College2Youth: Design of Multidisciplinary Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Experience

Mann, Georgianna; Bishop, Timmi Unger; Kaiser, Kim; Cafer, Annie

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2019.07.009

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“…Trained undergraduate students and faculty proctored the focus groups, 31 and topics were developed based on themes found in literature about student well‐being (Appendix). Each focus group was recorded and had one proctor and one note‐taker.…”

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Barriers, Enablers, and Possible Solutions for Student Wellness: A Qualitative Analysis of Student, Administrators, and Staff Perspectives

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Kaiser

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Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUND Child well‐being, which includes physical, mental, and social health, has a critical effect on academic performance. Schools face many challenges in meeting needs for child well‐being. Schools in low‐resource areas, including the Mississippi Delta, face greater challenges when meeting student needs. METHODS Eleven focus groups with middle school students and 12 interviews with teachers, staff, and administration in one Mississippi Delta middle school were completed in 2019. The Social Ecological Model and Theory of Organizational Readiness for Change were used as a framework for the study. RESULTS Focus group data with middle school students and interviews with teachers, staff, and administrators show that academic stressors play a major role in student well‐being; yet, teachers, staff, and administrators face immense pressure to achieve high test scores. However, students seem to be encouraged by a positive school environment, which could help minimize some stressors. CONCLUSIONS It seems that small improvements to the school environment could have a significant effect on student well‐being, especially when school infrastructure and limited resources do not support comprehensive changes.

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Barriers, Enablers, and Possible Solutions for Student Wellness: A Qualitative Analysis of Student, Administrators, and Staff Perspectives

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“…Long et al [18] described a strategy for establishing undergraduate research focused on a Bachelor of Science in a nursing program working in small groups with a faculty mentor. Mann et al [19] explained that the investigative and experiential aspects of undergraduate research activities, as well as the scientific communication exercises, are beneficial for improving soft skills such as problem solving, strategic reasoning, and communication. Peifer [20] adopted some strategies that assist students in creating outstanding research opportunities that can be published.…”

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Undergraduate Research Program to Recycle Composite Waste

2021

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With the rapid growth in the manufacturing industry and increased urbanization, higher amounts of composite material waste are being produced, causing severe threats to the environment. These environmental concerns, coupled with the fact that undergraduate students typically have minimal experience in research, have initiated the need at the UAE University to promote research among undergraduate students, leading to the development of a summer undergraduate research program. In this study, a recycling methodology is presented to test lab-fabricated Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for potential applications in industrial composite waste. The work was conducted by two groups of undergraduate students at the UAE University. The methodology involved the chemical dissolution of the composite waste, followed by compression molding and adequate heat treatment for rapid curing of CFRP. Subsequently, the CFRP samples were divided into three groups based on their geometrical distinctions. The mechanical properties (i.e., modulus of elasticity and compressive strength) were determined through material testing, and the results were then compared with steel for prompt reference. The results revealed that the values of mechanical properties range from 2 to 4.3 GPa for the modulus of elasticity and from 203.7 to 301.5 MPa for the compressive strength. These values are considered competitive and optimal, and as such, carbon fiber waste can be used as an alternate material for various structural applications. The inconsistencies in the values are due to discrepancies in the procedure as a result of the lack of specialized equipment for handling CFRP waste material. The study concluded that the properties of CFRP composite prepreg scrap tend to be reusable instead of disposable. Despite the meager experimental discrepancies, test values and mechanical properties indicate that CFRP composite can be successfully used as a material for nonstructural applications.

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Undergraduate Research Experience Models: A systematic review of the literature from 2011 to 2021

Ahmad

Al‐Thani

2022

International Journal of Educational Research

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College2Youth: Design of Multidisciplinary Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Experience

Cited by 5 publications

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Barriers, Enablers, and Possible Solutions for Student Wellness: A Qualitative Analysis of Student, Administrators, and Staff Perspectives

Barriers, Enablers, and Possible Solutions for Student Wellness: A Qualitative Analysis of Student, Administrators, and Staff Perspectives

Undergraduate Research Program to Recycle Composite Waste

Undergraduate Research Experience Models: A systematic review of the literature from 2011 to 2021

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