Stem And The Social Good

Author : Tesha Sengupta-Irving,Maxine McKinney de Royston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000198287

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STEM and the Social Good by Tesha Sengupta-Irving,Maxine McKinney de Royston Pdf

This compilation of empirical studies interrogates the global high-speed train of STEM education, particularly as a promise of social, economic, and political enfranchisement for marginalized communities. In this book, scholars of race, education, and learning offer a range of analyses from which to consider the "who", "what", and "toward ends" of STEM education. Together with scholarly commentaries, the studies frame STEM learning as a personal and political enterprise worthy of closer examination in the lives of children, the work of adults, and the making of nations. Thus, the studies vary in scope and scale, but coalesce in surfacing the ideologies and values underlying the rapid ingestion of STEM in schools and communities as a "social good for all". Readers will journey through a Latinx student’s reflections on social justice mathematics, African American primary school students studying water and justice, Indigenous families engaged in storytelling with robotics, college STEM mentors’ work with youth, an online portal created for youth in Singapore to envision a STEM-infused future; and finally, frameworks for teaching and research that engage marginalized children’s histories, cultural practices and sensemaking. The socio-political grounding and visioning of these works makes this a must-read for researchers, teachers, teacher educators and policy makers in STEM. The chapters in this book were originally published in a special issue of the journal, Cognition and Instruction.

Author : Veljko Dubljević,Allen Coin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783031268014

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Policy, Identity, and Neurotechnology by Veljko Dubljević,Allen Coin Pdf

In this volume the authors explore the landscape of thought on the ethical and policy implications of Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology. BCI technology is a promising and rapidly advancing research area. Recent developments in the technology, based on animal and human studies, allow for the restoration and potential augmentation of faculties of perception and physical movement, and even the transfer of information between brains. Brain activity can be interpreted through both invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices, allowing for novel, therapeutic solutions for individuals with disabilities and for other non-medical applications. However, a number of ethical and policy issues have been identified from the use of BCI technology, with the potential for near-future advancements in the technology to raise unique new ethical and policy questions that society has never grappled with before. The volume has three parts: 1) Past, Present and Future of BCI technology, 2) Ethical and Philosophical Issues and 3) Legal and Policy Implications. The rich and detailed picture of the field of BCI ethics with contributors from various fields and backgrounds, from academia and from the commercial sphere may serve as an introductory textbook into the neuroethics of BCI, or as a resource for neuroscientists, engineers, and medical practitioners to gain additional insight into the ethical and policy implications of their work.

Author : Robert Krueger,Yunus Telliel,Wole Soboyejo
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783110757606

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Science, Engineering, and Sustainable Development by Robert Krueger,Yunus Telliel,Wole Soboyejo Pdf

Science and technology plays a critical role, but not the only role, in realizing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Not only must we observe the cultural context of scientific and technological interventions, we must respect and support the innovative capacity of those with different backgrounds. To help understand these concerns, this book puts forth the concept of generative justice in science and technology for development. This book presents community case studies concerning technological interventions in global health, the environment, agriculture, and their ethics. Discusses issues around science, technology, and development in the Global South. Describes the redesign of lab-inspired prototypes after field testing with project partners. Identifies basic science/engineering principles utilized in development solutions.

Author : Brooke W. McKeever
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781040090855

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Public Relations for Public Health and Social Good by Brooke W. McKeever Pdf

Foregrounding the work professional communicators do to support public health and social missions, this book examines how the principles and practices of public relations can be applied by nonprofit, government, and corporate entities working to understand and improve public health and social conditions. Many organizations attempt to influence prosocial behaviors, such as donating one’s time, money, or talents; participating in advocacy or activism; or otherwise working to protect public health or inspire social change. This book explores research and practice related to communication and other factors involved in motivating such efforts. Each chapter focuses on a different topic, providing definitions, summarizing research, and explaining how it has been or can be applied to practice, and ends with discussion questions to consider and references for further reading. Ideally placed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations, health communication, or strategic communication as well as for communications professionals looking to apply research to their practice.

Author : Gary B. Melton
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0803282214

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The Individual, the Family, and Social Good by Gary B. Melton Pdf

The question of whether personal gratification is compatible with social good is one of the fundamental problems of motivation. The family, an institution that has undergone extraordinary change in the last generation, is perhaps the most profound context in which to consider this issue. This volume is tinged with prophetic concern about the state of contemporary family life and about the (un)likelihood of reconciling individual family members' interests with those of the family as a whole. The nine contributors' backgrounds are diverse-anthropology, economics, law, and clinical, community, developmental, and social psychology-and their positions on the nature of motivation in families vary widely. Their views are often disquieting and sometimes conflicting as they offer provocative analyses of divorce, family violence, political transitions, and concerns of both Western and non-Western cultures. Gary B. Melton is director of the Institute for Families in Society at the University of South Carolina and professor of law, neuropsychiatry, and psychology. His books include Adolescent Abortion: Psychological and Legal Issues (Nebraska 1986).

Author : Bettina Berendt,Björn Bringmann,Élisa Fromont,Gemma Garriga,Pauli Miettinen,Nikolaj Tatti,Volker Tresp
Publisher : Springer
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319461311

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Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases by Bettina Berendt,Björn Bringmann,Élisa Fromont,Gemma Garriga,Pauli Miettinen,Nikolaj Tatti,Volker Tresp Pdf

The three volume set LNAI 9851, LNAI 9852, and LNAI 9853 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the European Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases, ECML PKDD 2016, held in Riva del Garda, Italy, in September 2016. The 123 full papers and 16 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 460 submissions. The papers presented focus on practical and real-world studies of machine learning, knowledge discovery, data mining; innovative prototype implementations or mature systems that use machine learning techniques and knowledge discovery processes in a real setting; recent advances at the frontier of machine learning and data mining with other disciplines. Part I and Part II of the proceedings contain the full papers of the contributions presented in the scientific track and abstracts of the scientific plenary talks. Part III contains the full papers of the contributions presented in the industrial track, short papers describing demonstration, the nectar papers, and the abstracts of the industrial plenary talks.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118563298

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Dao by Anonim Pdf

This highly original work introduces the ideas and arguments of the ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism to some of the most intractable social issues of modern American life, including abortion, gay marriage, and assisted suicide. Introduces the precepts of ancient Chinese philosophers to issues they could not have anticipated Relates Daoist and Confucian ideas to problems across the arc of modern human life, from birth to death Provides general readers with a fascinating introduction to Chinese philosophy, and its continued relevance Offers a fresh perspective on highly controversial American debates, including abortion, stem cell research, and assisted suicide

Author : Nadine Bergner,Hilde Köster,Johannes Magenheim,Kathrin Müller,Ralf Romeike,Ulrik Schroeder,Carsten Schulte
Publisher : Verlag Barbara Budrich
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783847418160

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Early Computer Science Education – Goals and Success Criteria for Pre-Primary and Primary Education by Nadine Bergner,Hilde Köster,Johannes Magenheim,Kathrin Müller,Ralf Romeike,Ulrik Schroeder,Carsten Schulte Pdf

“Scientific Studies on the Work of the ‘Haus der kleinen Forscher’ Foundation” is a regularly published series of scientific reports authored by distinguished experts from the field of early education. This series serves to pursue professional dialogue between the Foundation, academia and practice, with the aim of lending sound support to all child-care centres, after-school care centres and primary schools in Germany in their educational mission. This ninth volume of the series, with a foreword by Ilan Chabay, deals with the goals and requirements of computer science education in the elementary and primary sector. In their expert report, Nadine Bergner, Hilde Köster, Johannes Magenheim, Kathrin Müller, Ralf Romeike, Ulrik Schroeder and Carsten Schulte specify the pedagogical and content-related goal dimensions of computer science education at child-care centres and primary schools. In addition to establishing a theoretical basis for various goal dimensions, the authors discuss the success criteria for effective and efficient early computer science education in practice. They also provide recommendations for the further development of the Foundation’s offerings and scientific accompaniment of the work of the Foundation in the field of computer science. In their expert recommendation, Nadine Bergner and Kathrin Müller describe a selection of informatics systems for children at child-care centres and primary schools and offer suggestions for particularly suitable systems and their use in elementary and primary education based on professional criteria. The final chapter of the volume describes the implementation of these professional recommendations in the programmes of the “Haus der kleinen Forscher” Foundation – with and without computers.

Author : Simon Torok,Paul Holper
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486306701

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Securing Australia's Future by Simon Torok,Paul Holper Pdf

The future will bring change for Australia. But whether that change is for the better or worse largely depends on the decisions we make today as individuals and as a nation. Recognising rapid changes in the global economy, environment and policy, the Australian Government engaged the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) to undertake detailed interdisciplinary research to help guide Australian thinking and policy decisions. Dozens of Australia’s finest minds assessed the opportunities available to the nation globally and domestically, charting a course for the future. The resulting findings can prepare Australia to address the challenges ahead and make the most of the opportunities. Securing Australia’s Future synthesises the major themes that emerge from ACOLA’s reports. Each chapter includes key findings designed to optimise Australia’s prosperity and place in the region. The future is a long game but its base must be built now. This book provides a vision for the nation, for its politicians, public servants and industry leaders – a sound footing for securing Australia’s future. It is a vital resource for Members of Federal and State parliaments, senior public servants, industry leaders, universities and the interested public.

Author : Joi A. Spencer,Kerri Ullucci
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807767566

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Anti-Blackness at School by Joi A. Spencer,Kerri Ullucci Pdf

While schools often are framed as places of neutrality and fairness, many American schools have harmed Black children or been silent in the face of their struggles, under-education, and mistreatment. While there are undoubtedly adults in these spaces who support Black children, many others ignore Black families, minimize students' concerns, and believe that colorblindness will solve the problem of inequity in education. Embedded in everyday realities, the authors outline the many ways anti-Blackness shows up in schools. Drawing on more than 44 years of equity work, they provide concrete, doable, and meaningful ways in which teachers and administrators can create Black-affirming spaces. Written for pre- and in-service teachers and others working with Black children and youth, Anti-Blacknessat School explores both the scope of anti-Blackness and how teachers can reject racism. Book Features: Provides interracial perspectives from authors Joi Spencer, a Black woman from California, and Kerri Ullucci, a White woman from Rhode Island. Uses case studies, activities, lessons, and techniques to talk about anti-Blackness, inventory its presence, and take steps to address the harm caused by it. Calls out how school policies, programs, belief systems, and customs are particularly hostile to Black youth. Explains why diversity work is not synonymous with antiracist work, offering a model focused on justice and equity. Directs practitioners to easily accessible resources that will allow them to challenge racism and uplift Black youth in their care.

Author : Justin, Mercia Selva Malar,Thorat, Joycia
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369318355

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The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by Justin, Mercia Selva Malar,Thorat, Joycia Pdf

The world is in a race against time to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by 2030. Despite global efforts to address these ambitious goals, progress remains uneven, and significant gaps persist. Women are often underrepresented and underutilized in leadership positions, yet they possess untapped potential to be formidable forces of change. The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is an exploration into the role of female leaders in overcoming the challenges that hinder the realization of the UN SDGs. It makes clear that the reality of achieving these goals requires a seismic shift in leadership dynamics, with women at the forefront of this transformative journey. The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals introduces readers to a diverse array of women leaders who have been instrumental in driving progress towards the UN SDGs. Their stories serve as sources of inspiration for academics, corporate executives, non-governmental organization (NGO) leaders, and government officials, showcasing the tangible impact women can have when given the opportunity to lead. The book is a call to action, urging women to step into leadership roles across academia, corporations, civil society, and government, thereby expediting the achievement of the United Nations development goals.

Author : Gail Dexter Lord
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781538162132

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Manual of Museum Management by Gail Dexter Lord Pdf

The Manual of Museum Management, Third Edition presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of: the principles of museum organization, the ways in which people work together to accomplish museum objectives, and the ways in which museums, large and small, can function most effectively. This new edition offers updated information on the key aspects of museum practice that dominate today – everything from “flatter” organizational models, shared leadership, the efflorescence of digital practice and complexity in the field, museums and social justice, the hard work and positive rewards of community engagement and partnership, platform “balance” to alternative revenue models. All new contemporary “snapshots” provided by practitioners and drawn from museums and galleries around the world bring the principles to life and digitally-accessed links and resources (in the e-book) round out the relevance and usefulness of this third edition.

Author : Anies Al-Hroub,Sally Reis,Joseph Madaus,Itab Shuayb
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832537374

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Serving Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations in Social and Educational Contexts by Anies Al-Hroub,Sally Reis,Joseph Madaus,Itab Shuayb Pdf

There is evidence that the global COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating existing inequalities and marginalization of vulnerable groups, including exceptional learners, stateless, street, migrant, and refugee children and youths, and the limited use of frameworks of emergency planning with and for marginalized and at-risk individuals. These challenges are multi-sectoral and intersecting, and they require multi- and interdisciplinary interventions to inform inclusive responses. These issues include being at a greater risk of excluding vulnerable learners from gaining access to equitable education (online/remote and blended education). Intersecting forms of discrimination such as gender, socioeconomic and legal status further exacerbate the problem. This has alerted us to examine the living conditions of marginalized and vulnerable populations around the globe, and to reveal their experiences, problems, and needs from an educational perspective, thus bringing insights into their vulnerabilities during the pandemic.

Author : Jory John
Publisher : Random House Studio
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780553513370

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Penguin Problems by Jory John Pdf

Have you ever thought: I have so many problems and nobody even cares? Well, penguins have problems too! Discover them in this hilarious collaboration from Jory John (All my friends are dead. and Quit Calling Me a Monster!) and Lane Smith (The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales)! This penguin has come to tell you that life in Antarctica is no paradise. For starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins have a ton of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mom in a big ol’ crowd of identical penguins? No, thank you. Yes, it seems there is no escaping the drudgery of your daily grind, whatever it might be. Or perhaps we’ve just learned that grumps are everywhere. . . . This book is sure to tickle kids’ funny bones and will elicit appreciative sighs from the adults reading it aloud. "We are all Mortimer [the main character in Penguin Problems]." —The New York Times “Bursting with humor.” —Kirkus Reviews “The snark level is cranked up high.” —The Horn Book, Starred “Will be right at home with fans of Jon Klassen’s This Is Not My Hat.” —Booklist “Classic comedy.” —Publishers Weekly “Rib-tickling.” —School Library Journal

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Communications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Communication
ISBN : UCR:31210024833921

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Compendium of Papers Supplementing the Hearings on Telecommunications Research and Policy Development by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Communications Pdf