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Fulbright Recipient Karen Stock to Teach in China
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Karen Stock awarded Fulbright to teach Western art history in China. She will spend the fall at Beijing Normal University.
Published by: Winthrop University
Is the Dodd-Frank Act Destroying What is Left of U.S. Thrifts?
Scott Deacle
Jan 01, 0001
I examine data from 1992 to 2015 to assess the Dodd-Frank Act's impact on the performance of U.S. depository institutions, thrifts in particular. Ceteris paribus, the average FDIC-regulated institution experienced a decline in...
Published by: Ursinus College
Review of: Karen Hunger Parshall, Michael T. Walton and Bruce T. Moran (eds.), Bridging Traditions
S Fransen
Mar 04, 2019
This collected volume is written in honour of Allen G. Debus (1926–2009), the famous historian of science. Trained as a chemist, his interest in the history of science and chemistry would guide his research and his output. As...
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The Ocean Ranger Disaster
JoAnne Dodd
Apr 09, 2013
In November 1980 the Ocean Ranger was the world's largest semi-submersible oil rig of its time and it was moved to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland to commence the drilling of an exploration well in the Hibernia oil field. On...
The Ocean Ranger Disaster
JoAnne Dodd
Apr 09, 2013
In November 1980 the Ocean Ranger was the world's largest semi-submersible oil rig of its time and it was moved to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland to commence the drilling of an exploration well in the Hibernia oil field. On...
Digital Citizenship and Digital Communities
Over the past decade, the vision of smart cities filled with technological innovation and digitally engaged citizens has been pursued around the globe, but not all city residents have a chance to participate in or benefit from...
Analysis of responder-based endpoints
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials and other studies commonly assess the effectiveness of an intervention through the use of responder-based endpoints. These classify patients based on whether they meet a number of criteria which often...
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Modeling Migratory Patterns of the Eastern Monarch Butterfly
The purpose of this research was to relate the influence of specific site suitability variables to eastern monarch butterfly migratory patterns and behavior. Elevation, temperature, precipitation, and land use data layers were...
Mapping the Migration
Monarch butterfly populations have been declining at an accelerating rate. While local mitigative measures can provide some relief, the larger scale loss of habitat and lack of flyway continuity must also be addressed. This...
Physical Education Teacher Program Named Best in the State
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
HIGHLIGHTS SCAHPERD noted that the program "has provided a consistent tradition in preparing physical education teachers" and "provided innumerable quality teachers" in the field. Two Winthrop alumni in the field were...
Published by: Winthrop University
Three NSF Fellowships Awarded to Winthrop Student and Alumni Working in STEM Areas
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Three fellowships awarded in the same year to Winthrop students and alumni is an exceptional feat in what is a very competitive application process, said Karen Kedrowski, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. For 2017, the...
Published by: Winthrop University
Planning for Next Year's NEW Leadership Is Underway
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
In 2018, NEW Leadership will add a policy focus as a new element, according to co-director Karen Kedrowski. Since its inception in 2013, the program has been sponsored by the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy that is...
Published by: Winthrop University
Department of Biology Creates Fund to Honor its Retiring Chair, Jim Johnston
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Called the Jim and Karen Johnston Fund, the fund will enhance the undergraduate education experience for biology majors at Winthrop University.
Published by: Winthrop University
Altered cellular redox homeostasis and redox responses under standard oxygen cell culture conditions versus physioxia.
In vivo, mammalian cells reside in an environment of 0.5-10% O2 (depending on the tissue location within the body), whilst standard in vitro cell culture is carried out under room air. Little is known about the effects of this...
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A Socio-Cultural Approach to Evaluating and Designing Reading Comprehension Apps for Language Learning
Mobile devices are increasingly promoted as tools to facilitate ubiquitous and individualized learning, allowing learners to work at their own pace in authentic and meaningful settings. However, in the case of second language...
Political Science Professor Attends Kenyan Conference This Week
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Political Science Professor Karen Kedrowski will talk about human rights at an international conference. Kedrowski presented similar findings last year at the Oxford Round Table.
Published by: Winthrop University
Feeling the Shape
Autonomous exploration in robotics is a crucial feature to achieve robust and safe systems capable to interact with and recognize their surrounding environment. In this paper, we present a method for object recognition using a...
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West Forum Hosts Rock Hill City Election Debate on Oct. 24
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
The Oct. 24 event, moderated by Political Science Professor Karen Kedrowski, will be held at 7 p.m. in the Richardson Ballroom in the DiGiorgio Campus Center. The candidates for mayor are Rock Hill Sports Commission Chair John...
Published by: Winthrop University
Toward Social Justice
This chapter asserts that transformative leadership is essential to educational organizations. The authors identify andragogical leadership as synonymous with transformative leadership, with critical attributes hinged upon...
Political Science Faculty Members Huffmon and Kedrowski Receive Fulbright Scholarships
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Department of Political Science faculty Scott Huffmon and Karen Kedrowski have received Fulbright scholarships. Huffmon will teach at the University of Debrecen in Debrecen, Hungary. Kedrowski will serve as visiting research...
Published by: Winthrop University

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