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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.
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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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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Online Teaching During COVID-19
This study reports on a collaborative research project initiated in 2022 by the authors based in Hong Kong and the Philippines. The overarching goal is to review and assess the impact that the prolonged use of technology for...
Determinants of Social Image Satisfaction in Facebook Commerce
Facebook commerce has become increasingly popular, especially for consumer-to-consumer (C2C) transactions. This trading channel is highly utilized for local transactions and for connecting people with similar interests, thus...
Takita Sumter Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Takita Felder Sumter, professor of biochemistry and a Provost Faculty Fellow, will serve as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for a one-year term, beginning Aug. 1. She replaces Karen Kedrowski, who is...
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Three Professors Honored for Student and Scholarly Work
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Karen Kedrowski, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, has been selected by her peers as the 2011 Distinguished Professor of the Year. Laura Ullrich, an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting...
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Medal of Honor in the Arts Recognizes Creativity in All Its Many Forms
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
The event includes an evening of performances and a reception in Johnson Hall, all honoring this year's recipients: Karen Collins, Brookgreen Gardens, Larry Barnfield and Jerry Helton. The prestigious award has been granted by...
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Impact of Open Access on Library Collections and Collection Development Services
The growth of open access (OA) journals has been rapid and substantial. While still not the predominant form of journal publishing, OA journals of varying types have impacted the scholarly communication ecosystem in a profound...
The Children's Hour Theme of Power of Gossip Still Fresh Today
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Written by playwright Lillian Hellman, this serious and adult play concerns two women - Karen Wright (Ann Marie Calabro of Greenville, S.C.,) and Martha Dobie (Cecily Bigham of Merriamac, Mass.,) - who run a boarding school for...
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Exploiting tumour addiction with a serine and glycine-free diet.
Understanding cancer metabolism is key to unveil the Achilles’ heel of cancer cells and provide novel therapeutic interventions for patients. While the rerouting of metabolic pathways during development1 or cancer transformation...
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Rock Hill Legislator and Alumnus Added to West Forum Advisory Board
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Gary Simrill '91, will join the board this summer, replacing the late William "Bill" Cotty, a former state legislator. Rep. Simrill was chosen for his reputation for thoughtful leadership and collegiality and his commitment to...
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