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UM-Flint Psychology students present research at American Psychology-Law Society
The police lineup is a familiar scene to anyone who has watched a detective drama or true crime documentary. A group of suspects are brought into a room with a one-way mirror and the eyewitness picks out the perpetrator. Open-and-shut case, right?
Research suggests otherwise. A study conducted by a team from the UM-Flint Department of Psychology, led by Assistant Professor Peter Molinaro and including undergraduates Sabrina Dougherty and Dahlia Kassel, supports a growing area of study – one that shows that eyewitness testimony is often unreliable.
An Appearance Change Instruction (ACI) is a seemingly innocuous and straightforward statement given by law enforcement before suspects are brought in. "The individual may not appear as they did initially because features such as head and facial hair are subject to change." While this instruction is meant to increase the number of accurate identifications, the UM-Flint research backs up previous work that states the opposite: ACI is not a productive instruction because it increases false identification rates.
Sabrina Dougherty (left) and Dahlia Kassel (right) presented their research at the American Psychology-Law Society in New Orleans.
Dougherty and Kassel, both in their final semester as UM-Flint psychology undergraduates, joined Molinaro's lab as Research Assistants close to a year ago. Their work on this research culminated when they presented at the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS) on March 5-7 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
"It was a monumental experience—to go to a national platform and present research with a team that has worked together for so long," Dougherty explains. "And we were also able to connect with other people in the field—professors, directors, graduate students who can share their own experiences. It's something that I am so proud to have done in my undergraduate years."
Dahlia (left) and Sabrina (right) first met working as Research Assistants in Dr. Molinaro's research laboratory. They have become close friends now – flying to New Orleans was the first time either of them have been on a plane!
With graduation just months away, Dougherty and Kassel are now looking toward the next steps in their academic and professional careers. Dougherty is debating between graduate school and non-profit work, while Kassel is already applying for PhD programs in clinical psychology. She believes experiences like working on research and presenting at APLS will set her apart from other applicants.
"It's so competitive to get into a PhD program and I think presenting at such a prominent national conference gives us both a competitive edge," Kassel says. "I think it's great that UM-Flint gave us an opportunity to be part of a research lab and that was already a big advantage, but attending this conference and being able to network was even more impactful."
Dougherty and Kassel were awarded the Fran Frazier Travel Scholarship in addition to funds directly from the Department of Psychology to help them attend the conference. It's just another example of the full support that motivated students at UM-Flint can receive.
"I have no idea how I would have made it to New Orleans if it weren't for the scholarships I received—I am so thankful. We might not have had this opportunity at a larger college or one that doesn't have the culture that the University of Michigan-Flint does," Dougherty says.
If you're interested in having experiences like Kassel and Dougherty, start your application or request more information.
This entry was posted in College News, Psychology Department on March 17, 2020 by Logan McGrady.
Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Taylor of UM-Flint Psychology
Brandon Taylor, 2017 UM-Flint Psychology alumnus
Brandon Taylor graduated from UM-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences in April 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Research Psychology and a minor in Substance Abuse Treatment. He was co-president of the Psychology Club, a member of the psychology honors society, a work study in the Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, and served as his class commencement speaker. After graduation he became a research assistant for the MSU College of Human Medicine in downtown Flint.
Brandon is fondly remembered by both his department faculty and those who were involved on his journey through UM-Flint.
Professor of Psychology, Terrence Horgan, PhD, reflected that Brandon, "was committed to excelling in school in a number of ways. He displayed a very positive attitude toward his education, and he always did his level best in class. His seriousness in class benefited his peers tremendously because it motivated them to demonstrate the same. Brandon was a role model in this regard because he elevated the quality of education that other students got in class."
Jennifer Alvey, associate professor of anthropology and women's and gender studies (WGS) and director of the UM-Flint WGS Program added, "When I think of Brandon, I think of a very hard working and dedicated person – someone who gives his all to everything he does. He is kind, funny, and light-hearted, but he also has a serious side, is very committed, and truly patient. Brandon had to cultivate these qualities or perhaps confidence in them, but somehow he found the courage and even desire to do so, which inspires those around him to give it a try, too. He's the kind of person who makes us and the work we do – whether in the classroom or in an office – better. I miss seeing him every day, but am so happy to know that he is pursuing his Master's degree and enjoying his research-based work."
Brandon Taylor (left) joins fellow UM-Flint Psychology alums at a career panel for current students
Read on as Taylor reflects on his time at UM-Flint, gives an update on life after graduation, and shares advice for current students.
What are you doing now and/or where are you heading next?
I'm a full-time research assistant for MSU at The College of Human Medicine in downtown Flint. I'm part of the SPIRIT Study, which stands for Suicide Prevention Intervention for at-Risk Individuals in Transition. Essentially, we're investigating whether or not a suicide prevention program is clinically effective and cost effective. Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, we're tracking suicidal ideation and behavior of people reentering the community from jail in Michigan and Rhode Island.
I'm also a part-time graduate student at MSU, pursing a master's degree in clinical social work. Conveniently, my courses are held in the evening at Mott Community College, so I have the easiest work-to-school commute that I could hope for. After graduate school, my hope is to go wherever I feel I'm needed in the realm of social welfare, though I'd prefer to find initial employment doing clinical work in Flint.
How did your UM-Flint education prepare you for what you are doing?
UM-Flint was instrumental in giving me a space to explore my interests. Though I have love and appreciation for psychology, my heart resides in social work. Funny enough, my First-Year Experience course, Intergroup Dialogue, heavily influenced the trajectory of my interests. My professors always provided constant encouragement, support, and guidance that truly boosted my once-low self-esteem. This, in conjunction with the numerous opportunities they provided, empowered me to reach beyond my perceived limits.
Who made the biggest impact on your time at UM-Flint?
I can't pick just one. Drs. Alvey and Laube [of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice] always provided praise and encouragement. Drs. Heinze and Stein [of Psychology] always gave positive feedback and introduced me to working with groups via peer facilitation. Dr. Horgan provided innumerable research opportunities, both in-class and in his lab. Dr. Kassel [of the Student Success Center] constantly challenged me to leave my comfort zone. Wendy Carpenter [of the Student Success Center] helped me find courage when I doubted myself. Lynne McTiernan [of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice] was always so kind, generous, and considerate when I was her work-study… I am forever indebted to the faculty and staff at UM-Flint for going above and beyond to help me academically and personally.
Brandon Taylor serving as UM-Flint commencement speaker in April 2017
What value did you find in UM-Flint's approach of including hands-on learning and applying lessons to real world situations?
I found this priceless. Both my clinical internship and my research involvement prepared me for this current job, which I consider to be the beginning of my professional career. I wouldn't be where I am without these keystone experiences.
Describe a firsthand example of an engaged learning experience you had at UM-Flint:
My clinical psychology internship involved observing the therapeutic process for highly depressed and highly anxious individuals. Though this was extremely challenging at first, I walked away with finally knowing what I wanted to do as a career.
For more information on UM-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences and its many departments and programs, visit umflint.edu/CAS.
This entry was posted in Alumni News, Anthropology, College News, Community Engagement, Criminal Justice, Department News, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Psychology Department, Research, Sociology, Student News, Uncategorized, Women & Gender Studies on February 5, 2018 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
Phenom Fire 2016 at UM-Flint
On Friday, June 24, 2016, the University of Michigan-Flint will host Phenom Fire: A Talk About Feminism, Womanism, and Female Fusion. This symposium aims to be "intentional about cross cultural conversations. A dialogue about intersectionality."
The event will feature break out sessions, a lunch with performances, a panel discussion, and end with a finale performance in the UM-Flint Kiva. Phenom Fire is free and open to the public.
Says organizer and faculty member in the UM-Flint Communication Studies program Dr. Traci Currie, "This event comes out of a lunch conversation with two colleagues who are passionate about the work women do and the way we as women and men define ourselves (i.e. womanist, feminist, neither, both, activist, ally, so forth). With the support and encouragement from so many like the Women's Educational Center and community partners, this symposium wonderfully [came] together. This event is a labor of love."
Dr. Erica Britt, Assistant Professor of Sociolinguistics in UM-Flint's English Department added, "I'm basically looking forward to the chance to have real conversations about our different experiences of race and gender (among other things) and the ways that our personal insights can influence a broader movement for social change within our institution and in the community. I am particularly eager for this given that women, men, and queer people of color are often marginalized in institutional structures. This symposium will allow us to really amplify voices that are often not 'heard.' Overall, I'm looking forward to having uncomfortable but deep and healing conversations, because I really believe that these types of conversations are key for building solidarity and stimulating our collective desire to create lasting social change."
Dr. Erica Britt, Assistant Professor of Sociolinguistics at UM-Flint
Dr. Britt will be speaking in Breakout Session 1: Race & Feminism at 10:30am in Michigan Room A.
Phenom Fire 2016 Schedule:
10am: Introduction, UCEN Happening Room
Emcee for the symposium is Leah Bailey.
10:30am-11:50am: Breakout Sessions, UCEN Michigan Rooms
Session 1, Michigan Room A: Race & Feminism – Drs. Rushika Patel & Erica Britt
Session 2, Michigan Room B: Men as Feminists – Jeff Bean, Tom Moore & Delma Thomas-Jackson
Session 3, Michigan Room C: Socio-Political Activism and Spirituality – Do They Mix? – Natasha Thomas-Jackson
Session 4, Michigan Room D: How to Heal & Create Solidarity between Women – Ayanna Jordan
12pm-1:15pm: Luncheon, UCEN Happenings Room.
Special luncheon performances by:
Speed Painter Martina Hahn
UM-Flint Poets: Linda Samarah, Jordan Johnson, Jessica McLone, Tiffany Harris,
1:25-3pm: Panel Discussion, UCEN Kiva
Panelists include: Kristin Lindsey, Mama Sol, Muna Tareh-Sahouri, Jia Ireland, Lilianna Angel Reyes, and Elena Herrada
3:30pm: Finale Performance, UM-Flint Theatre
Finale Performers: Crystal Turner, Cherisse Bradley, Brinae Ali, La Shaun Phoenix Moore, Mama Sol, and Closing Out with Raise It Up. Emcee Amber Hasan
Phenom Fire finale performer Brinae Ali
Jordan Johnson, a pre-med student in the Psychology Department, will be one of the Phenom Fire luncheon performers. Says Johnson, "My poetry/performance's main themes are being happy with who you are, enjoying your personal journey, and not allowing anything to get in the way of your self worth, especially [as] a woman. It will show that women are strong beings and that we must give ourselves credit and the freedom to live. My performance will display my own story as a young woman who had struggles with these things."
Additional luncheon performers include Tiffany Harris – Health Care Administration Major; Jessica McLone – Social Work Major; and Linda Samarah – Communication Studies Major.
Johnson continued, "I believe events like this are a great way for the UM-Flint Campus & Flint Community to come together and love on each other. With all the negative things that have been happening in our city and our world, events like this are reminders that not all are bad and that there is hope and love in our communities. Events like these keep me encouraged and grateful."
In closing, Dr. Currie noted, "It's is key that we not only own our voices but that we also share our personal narrative as a way of helping people understand how we live out our activism in our local, national, global communities, especially in the 21st century where we are inundated with 20 second sound bites and endless digital catch phrases."
Phenom Fire is brought to the Flint community by its partners/sponsors: UM-Flint's Women & Gender Studies program, Women's Education Center, Black Student Union, and Communication Studies program and 3W Beyond Words and a Share Art Flint grant.
Additional gratitude goes to Shon Norman for the Phenom graphic art AND to Brittini Ward for creating the programs.
For more information on Phenom Fire, visit facebook.com/PhenomFIRE.
The University of Michigan-Flint University Center (UCEN) is located at 400 Mill St, Flint, MI 48503. Parking is available in the Mill Street Parking Ramp.
This entry was posted in College News, Communication Studies, Community Engagement, Department News, English Department, Faculty News, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Psychology Department, Public Event, Uncategorized, Women & Gender Studies on June 21, 2016 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
CAS Faculty Join UM-Flint Celebration of Teaching
Shelby Newport of Theatre & Dance and Amy Yorke of Physical Therapy discuss peer observation at the 2016 UM-Flint Celebration of Teaching.
Throughout the year, UM-Flint's Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching (TCLT) acknowledges and advances excellence in teaching throughout campus. This spring they put a spotlight on that excellence with their annual Celebration of Teaching. The event marks the end of another academic year while fostering conversation and connections between faculty from around the university.
The 2016 event opened with a welcome by Tracy Wacker, director of the TCLT. She applauded the gathered faculty for the ways in which they are advancing teaching at the university.
The keynote address was given by Dr. Tom Wrobel of Psychology on the theme of the "Multiple Identities of a Teacher." He talked about all of the facets of a teacher's soul: a journeyman to the student apprentice, exposing them to the richness of each discipline; a salesperson, selling each area of study to students; an actor, putting on an excited face for the explanation given dozens of time before—remembering that the content is fresh for each batch of students; a lens, encouraging students "not just to see, but to see through"; and in some ways a parent.
He closed by noting that students also affect each faculty member's identity, for "in trying to become a better teacher, you can't help but become a better person."
Learning from Peers
Tracy Wacker of the TCLT discusses the upcoming conversation with the Celebration of Teaching panel
A faculty panel, made up of individuals from the College of Arts & Sciences, SEHS, and SHPS, spoke on "Advancing Teaching Excellence at UM-Flint." Members included Scott Caddy of English, Jessica Camp of Social Work, Seung-Jin Lee of ERS and CSEP, Shelby Newport of Theatre & Dance, Joyce Piert of Mathematics, and Amy Yorke of Physical Therapy.
Newport and Yorke opened the discussion together, talking about their experiences with peer observation.
They discussed the unexpected ways in which their disparate disciplines, theater and physical therapy, gave surprising insight into each other's teaching spaces and methods.
For example, Newport offered feedback on use of space that reflected her experiences with staging plays. From that, Yorke learned to stage her students and classrooms for more effective communication.
Yorke, while giving a lesson on touch in her physical therapy course, inspired Newport to think about the ways in which she talks to students about applying stage makeup. For both, a softness of touch was needed to convey expertise and confidence.
Both were surprised by the amount of common ground they found in observing each other's teaching methods and disciplines. Newport said she loved finding, "connections from unlike sources," and Yorke added, "as teachers, we have so much in common."
Emily Feueherm of English at the 2016 Celebration of Teaching
Seung-Jin Lee spoke on his experience of being brought to campus to "bridge the gap between environment and engineering." To do so, he's established a course that will help engineering students think about sustainability, "not just performance, but the consequences of design."
His goal with the course is to help his students not only make products that have a sustainable design, but also come from sustainable systems. He hopes to inspire the students to be more "aware of making the world a better place." For example, how do you redesign a computer so that its components and the energy it uses are not negatively impacting the world in which it works?
Panel member Joyce Piert of Mathematics speaks at the 2016 Celebration of Teaching
Joyce Piert of Mathematics discussed Teaching Circles on campus, and the ways in which they have enhanced her time in the classroom. Teaching circles bring together educators from many disciplines for conversations on their personal experiences in the professional world. She noted that, surprisingly, the sessions became a place of healing for her and others as they discussed shared moments.
Jessica Camp of Social work presented on her redesign of a senior capstone course as a new faculty member, and its expected and unexpected outcomes. The new course structure allows for senior projects to be student driven and community focused. Camp noted that she wanted her students "to be able to recognize social justice issues that need to be addressed," and then to "research and apply action." The capstone ends with an annual event at which the students present their research projects to the community and campus.
Camp noted that having the freedom to identify and drive their own research builds important and individual skills. It "helps students identify where their passion lies and move forward in this incredibly diverse field."
She hopes the new student-driven model will help her students stand out when entering the job field after graduation, saying "[the] industry is looking for self-sufficient and self-motivated individuals [who can] think intentionally and critically about these issues."
Associate Dean Roy Barnes of CAS at the 2016 Celebration of Teaching
Scott Caddy teaches English 111 and 112, courses required by nearly every student at the university and ones in which he learned a great deal about being a teacher. While helping his students learn that making mistakes is okay, and that it will lead to stronger writing, he found that the same is true for being an educator.
Said Caddy, "It's important to create a space where 'failure' is acceptable and you find ways to evolve and change your approach."
Caddy's powerful message about giving yourself permission to fail resonated with the faculty in the audience. It led to intense discussion about the importance of sharing both successes and failures with peers, and utilizing campus resources like the TCLT to have such conversations and gain feedback and support.
Powerful Conversation
Following the panel discussions, the Celebration of Teaching audience broke into small groups for a discussion on Teaching Moments. The TCLT staff prompted discussion by asking the groups to discuss the 2015-2016 academic year and the best thing that happened, the most surprising thing, and a powerful realization they had as teachers.
Faculty members share ideas on Teaching Moments at the 2016 Celebration of Teaching
Audience members reflect on the 2015-2016 academic year at the Celebration of Teaching.
After the groups had come back together and shared their findings, Scott Johnson, Dean of the School of Management, noted the small groups' findings shared "the common theme of self-awareness, learning as a person, and being honest that you have vulnerabilities." He added, "it's a really special thing to be a teacher, but this applies to all walks of life."
For more information on the Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching, and the ways in which they work to advance educators at UM-Flint, visit their website: umflint.edu/TCLT.
This entry was posted in College News, Department News, Engineering, English Department, Faculty News, Geography, Planning, and Environment, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Mathematics Department, Psychology Department, Research, Theatre & Dance, Uncategorized on May 4, 2016 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
Meet Amanda Taylor of UM-Flint Psychology
Name: Amanda Taylor, M.S.
Title: Lecturer III
Department: Psychology
Classes I teach:
PSY 100 – Principles of Psychology
PSY 309 – Abnormal Psychology
PSY 323 – Advanced Research and Writing in Psychology
PSY 336 – Psychology of Personality
PSY 351 – Techniques of Behavioral Change
PSY 352 – Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Professional Interests, Activities, or Publications:
I am a clinician working in private practice in Ann Arbor MI. I work with adolescents and adults with various disorders, and specialize in anxiety and personality disorders. As evidence based practice is my priority, I use Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and other empirically supported treatments to help foster fulfillment in the lives of the people I work with.
In addition to my clinical work, teaching psychology is an infinitely rewarding challenge that I am incredibly grateful to have in my life. I enjoy, more than anything, fostering students' ability to critically think about important matters in our field, and in our world.
Research or Specific Areas of Interest:
My research interests surround deception. More specifically, the emotion regulation properties of deception, and the development and maintenance of deception as verbal behavior.
Degree(s)/Education:
B.A. Political Science and Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 2010
M.S. Clinical Behavioral Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 2013
Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science
Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan
How I fell in love with my field:
As an undergrad, I was somewhat lackadaisically making my way through a political science course trajectory, with the aim of becoming a lawyer. I took a forensic psychology class, in hopes for an easy "A." But instead, what I got was an amazing research opportunity with a psychology faculty member to look at the emotion regulation properties of illegal behaviors – and I realized that behavior (no matter how deviant) is always conditioned from some sort of antecedent or context, and that compassion as a response was more appealing to me than litigation. I have since become a behavior analyst who uses compassion and mindfulness in everyday practice to foster meaningful relationships with people whose behavior has at times felt out of control for them. And, I really love it.
What I hope for my time at UM-Flint:
I hope to continue down the road of intellectual engagement in areas that matter to me, and I hope to foster relationships and connections with people who love learning about the world as much as I do.
What I hope for students in my field:
I hope to inspire students to live authentic, meaningful lives by way of critical thinking and intellectual engagement with important, real life issues – much in the same way I was inspired as a undergraduate student, years ago.
Something you should know about me:
I live in Ann Arbor, and love the commute! There are few other times in my life where I can be with thoughts for an hour and listen to music as loud as I choose!
To learn more about the Psychology Department at UM-Flint, visit their website umflint.edu/psychology.
This entry was posted in College News, Department News, Faculty News, Faculty Spotlight, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Psychology Department, Uncategorized on February 15, 2016 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
CAS Recognizes December 2015 Graduates with Honors
On December 16, 2015, the College of Arts & Sciences at UM-Flint held a ceremony to recognize their students graduating with honors, including the CAS Maize & Blue Award winners.
Dean Gano-Phillips welcomes students and their families to the December 2015 Honors Recognition Ceremony at UM-Flint
Dean Gano-Phillips opened the evening with a quote from Vince Lombardi, "Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. That's the price we have to pay to achieve that goal or any goal." She went on to praise the students for their perseverance and dedication to excellence. She also acknowledged their families for the important support they provide to students.
The honors recognition ceremony allows each student to be individually recognized by a faculty member from their department. The faculty talked about our students' work ethic, research, and community service; they often noted the great strength of character, humor, and thoughtfulness shown by students.
One graduate noted that the event left her feeling humbled and and extremely impressed by the accomplishments of her peers.
Photos are available from the evening. Visit our album at facebook.com/UMFlintCAS.
Congratulations to all of our graduates!
DECEMBER 2015 CAS GRADUATES with HONORS:
Majd Abufarha
Joshua Ahlborn
Mohamed Allam
Ranim Baroudi
Linda Batrow
Sade Blanks
Amanda Bodine
Jessica Bostian
Jake Brejnak
Caleb Bullen
Genelle Bundle
Melissa Butzow
Gino Cabadas
Dana Cardinal
Katie Cobb
Jason Dameron
Jennifer Dieck
Mohammad Dlewati
Robert Downer
Elizabeth Elston
Connor Everhart
Chandler Fish
Paul Fulkerson
Alexander Giddings
Anthony-Jacob Girard
Holly Goetterman
Melody Groomes
Noelle Herzog
Nathan Holbeck
Taylor Hollis
James Johnston
Michael Joslin
Richard Kagle
Kyle Knight
Andre Linden
Amy Majorana
Bradley Maki
Taylor Mata
Candice Mayer
Kayla McIntire
Michael Meddaugh
Krystal Miller
Alireza Mirahmadi
Nicole Moffitt
Krystal Murphy
Shelby Myers
Emily Palmer
Chelsea Parkinson
Brekke Pichette
Jacob Reuther
Ashley Rich
Patrick Ross
Nakshidil Sadien
Hayley Schroeder
Haley Smith
Elizabeth Speicher
Jared Sterba
Tyler Szczepanski
Thomas Thompson
Monica Towns
Roger Turkowski
Ryan Turvey
Cara Walker
Samantha Walling
Dawn Watters
Marcina Wheelihan
Tarah York
This entry was posted in Africana Studies, Anthropology, Biology Department, College News, Computer Science & Information Systems, Department News, Economics Department, English Department, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Music Department, Physics, Political Science Department, Psychology Department, Public Event, Sociology, Student News, Uncategorized, Visual Arts, Women & Gender Studies on December 18, 2015 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
December 2015 Maize & Blue Winners Announced
The Scholarships, Awards and Special Events Committee and Provost Douglas Knerr announced that December 2015 recipients of the Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award, the highest academic award bestowed upon the graduates of the University of Michigan-Flint. Join us in congratulating these outstanding students and all those nominated!
Joshua D. Ahlborn**
Bachelor of Science – Computer Science
Paul A. Fulkerson** (Double Major)
Bachelor of Arts – English-Writing Specialization
Bachelor of Arts – Economics
Nathan S. Holbeck** (Double Major)
Bachelor of Science – Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Arts – Physics
Taylor E. Mata**
Bachelor of Arts – English
Dawn M Watters**
Bachelor of Science – Applied Psychology
David T. Yeoman**
Bachelor of Science – Environmental Science & Planning
These awards will be presented at the commencement program on December 20, 2015.
This entry was posted in Computer Science & Information Systems, Department News, Economics Department, English Department, Geography, Planning, and Environment, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Physics, Psychology Department, Student News, Uncategorized on December 2, 2015 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
Giving Blueday – December 1, 2015
Impact students. Start a journey. Fund the future.
On Giving Blueday, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, we are asking you to donate any amount you can to the departments or programs that mean something to you. Even $5 makes a difference if everyone gives!
We also ask that you share the stories of our programs' requests–so others can give, too!
Read below for specific requests and links for each of our programs.
Give proud, give loud, and GO BLUE!
Africana Studies
The Africana Studies Department is dedicated to diversity and global awareness. To do so they utilize literature, theatre, film, and traditional academic studies. Each year they bring Africa Week to the Flint Community and they work with the Flint Public Library to present a visiting writer or author.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/AfricanaGBD
Anthropology: AIYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Aiyer was an associate professor of anthropology and a passionate researcher and teacher. The Regents of the University of Michigan regarded him as "a valued student advisor [and a] respected leader in his department." Make a gift to his namesake scholarship and help future students who demonstrate a special commitment to education.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/Aiyer
Biology: STUDIER and SUCIC SCHOLARSHIPS
The Biology Department is celebrating two of its dedicated faculty by requesting gifts to their memorial funds. The Eugene "Doc" Studier Scholarship offers research support to Biology graduate students. The Holly Sucic Memorial Scholarship serves students in the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology programs.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/Studier or go.umflint.edu/Sucic
Chemistry & Biochemistry: BLECKER CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Professor Harry H. Blecker was the founder of the Department of Chemistry and a faculty member from 1957 to 1989. This fund honors him and helps Chemistry students complete their studies at UM-Flint. In his obituary, Professor Blecker's family said "It was important to him to help future generations. This vision was his passion for working with thousands of students at UM-Flint."
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/ChemistryGBD
Communication: UM-FLINT DEBATE TEAM
The UM-Flint Debate team has had a winning tradition at national-level debate for the last few years. Gifts made to this fund will allow the team to continue traveling and debating at tournaments near and far. Although housed in the Communication Program, the team is open to all UM-Flint students. Give today and keep them the Victors of Debate!
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/Debate
Computer Science & Information Systems
Help fund study and research by Computer Science & Information Systems students by donating to their general gift fund. This ensures donations go to the area of highest need, as dictated by the program leaders.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/ComputerScienceGBD
Help fund study and research by Criminal Justice students by donating to their general gift fund. This ensures donations go to the area of highest need, as dictated by the program leaders.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/CriminalJusticeGBD
Earth & Resource Science
Help fund study and research by Earth & Resource Science students by donating to their general gift fund. This ensures donations go to the area of highest need, as dictated by the department leaders.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/EarthResourceScienceGBD
Economics: SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Department of Economics awards $500 scholarships every semester to our highest achieving majors. These scholarships allow students to cover any cost associated with attending, such as tuition, books, fees, etc. Our students are very grateful to the generosity of our donors, as these scholarships make a meaningful impact on their lives.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/EconomicsGBD
Help fund study and research by Engineering students by donating to their general gift fund. This ensures donations go to the area of highest need, as dictated by the program leaders.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/EngineeringGBD
English: STUDENT BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS
Every student has to buy books, but English majors have to buy a LOT of books! In the department we try to keep book costs as low as we can, but the reading remains essential. We were all cash-strapped English majors ourselves, and that's why we want to establish the English Book Scholarship Fund. For us, anything we can do to defray these expenses is worth doing, but we can't do it alone.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/EnglishGBD
Foreign Language & Literatures: MONICA KARNES SCHOLARSHIP
Monica Karnes was a student in Spanish at UM-Flint. Although she was seriously ill, she "continued to pursue her education . . . demonstrating a commitment to excellence which is in the best tradition of the University." Our UM-Flint Chapter of the Phi Sigma Iota Int'l Foreign Language Honors Society established this fund in 1985 in her memory "to benefit students who share Monica's hopes, her dreams, and her spirit."
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/ForLangGBD
History: MUSEUM OF LONDON INTERNSHIP
Help one of our students travel to London, England, for our first international internship! This experience will have a profound effect on their love of history and future studies and career. The student will work at the Museum of London.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/HistoryGBD
International & Global Studies: STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
Named for Dr. Matthew Hilton-Watson, associate professor of Foreign Language and the Director of the International and Global Studies Program, this scholarship helps undergraduate and graduate students travel the globe. Give the gift of experience, diversity, and expanded horizons to UM-Flint students while you pay tribute to Dr. Matt.
Share or Give: go.umflint.edu/GlobalStudiesGBD
Mathematics: FAMILY MATH NIGHT
Twice each year the Math Department hosts Family Math Night, a free event where young children and their families have fun together with math. The kids learn two important lessons: math can be fun, and they can do it! Help us continue this tradition of community engagement and inspiring future mathematics majors!
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Music: MUSIC MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP
Voice. Instrumental. Classical. Jazz. Contemporary. Music can mean so many things, but, at UM-Flint, each definition has passionate students in common. Your gift to this scholarship will help future Music majors follow their dreams toward a life of making music. Encourage them to embrace creativity! This is an endowed scholarship, so your gift will be continuous.
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Philosophy: CANDACE BOLTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Our Candace Bolter Scholarship is $2,500 away from reaching endowment status. Once endowed, the scholarship will always be available to fund future Philosophy students. Says past recipient Thomas Mann, "[scholarships] give the student the sense that someone else believes in what they're striving for, and for the student, that can mean the world."
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Help fund study and research by Physics students by donating to their general gift fund. This ensures donations go to the area of highest need, as dictated by the program leaders.
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Help fund study and research by Political Science students by donating to their general gift fund. This ensures donations go to the area of highest need, as dictated by the program leaders.
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Help fund study and research by Psychology students by donating to their general gift fund. This ensures donations go to the area of highest need, as dictated by the program leaders.
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MPA Program: ALBERT C. PRICE SCHOLARSHIP
Professor Albert Price served as Director of the Master of Public Administration Program for 24 of the its 35 years. He was also one of the program's best known faculty members and a mentor to many of its graduates. Donations to this scholarship will help future MPA students complete the program that means so much to Dr. Price.
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Sociology: MARSTON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Gifts to this fund will benefit our students AND our city! Established in 2010 to honor the memory of Professor Wilfred Marston,
this endowed fund supports students who undertake a civic engagement project with a sociologically relevant research component that focuses on the improvement of Flint.
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Theatre & Dance: FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP
This fund supports Theatre & Dance students as they cultivate the necessary tools, both artistic and personal, to meet the demands of an ever evolving world and profession. With your support our students will stand ready to take a place of responsibility in the community at large and excel as fearless artists, flexible workers, and compassionate citizens. Thank you for giving!
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Visual Arts & Art History: STUDENT TRAVEL
The Visual Arts and Art History Faculty would like support for students and student travel for Giving Blueday. In summer 2015 our students traveled to Paris, France. They loved the experience and can already see the benefits of their time there. Your gift will allow future Visual Arts & Art History students the chance to expand their horizons and find new inspiration!
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Women's & Gender Studies: CRITICAL DIFFERENCE FUND
The WGS would like gifts to be made to the Women's Education Center Critical Difference Fund. This small grant helps students facing emergency situations stay in school. Says one recipient, "I believe this grant is important because everyone needs help sometimes and even the littlest thing can save a life." Give today and be a victor for those who need it the most.
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Writing Center: C. SCOTT RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP
The C. Scott Russell Scholarship helps writing students with the expense of higher education. The scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in English 109: College Writing Workshop based on their writing improvement and financial need. ENG 109 is designed as an independent study in writing. Students focus on writing issues that interest them and are important to their academic success.
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Candice Mayer Receives Raphelson Prize
Candice Mayer of UM-Flint Psychology has been awarded the 2015 Raphelson Prize, a faculty-selected award that honors excellent research and writing by a psychology student. According to the department, "The prize honors the founding member of the psychology department, and one of the original faculty of the University of Michigan-Flint, Dr. Alfred C. Raphelson." Mayer's winning paper was titled, "Ethical Perceptions Regarding Research Participation."
Dr. McKibbin stands with Candice Mayer, winner of the 2015 Raphelson Prize
Says Assistant Professor William McKibbin, "The Raphelson prize is a very competitive award for the best paper submitted to the psychology department. The winners represent our highest achieving majors. It was no surprise to me that Candice won this award. The paper she submitted came from my principles of research design course, where students individually wrote up the results of a class study on research ethics. It was possibly the best paper I've ever seen come out of that course. Candice has continued to help with the research that started in the course, and we are now about to submit her paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. She will be first author, along with myself and another faculty member. This is a great achievement for an undergraduate. I commend Candice for her hard work. She has a bright future ahead of her."
When asked about her experience in the department and in winning this award, Mayer said, "I am ecstatic to be named the 2015 winner of the Raphelson Prize in Psychology. The topic of student research participation requirements came up in one of my Psychology classes and its relevance immediately intrigued me. I believe that uncovering student perceptions here at UM-Flint would lead to important insight regarding how students feel about participating along with the potential to shape future policies. I have consistently been working on this research for over a year now and have presented my findings at the UM-Flint student research conference and the annual Meeting of the Minds that took place at UM-Dearborn. Researching an ethical question fulfills my personal interest in governing policies and winning the Raphelson Prize will be beneficial to me when applying to law school later in the year. I am also grateful for the opportunity to work closely with Psychology faculty members, as it has helped me further develop my research and writing skills while gaining hands on experience in the field of Psychology. My experiences at UM-Flint have been very rewarding and I look forward to making contributions and continuing my research."
To learn more about the Department of Psychology, visit their website: umflint.edu/psychology
This entry was posted in Department News, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Psychology Department, Research, Student News, Uncategorized on November 18, 2015 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
Get to Know Karen Bedell, Lec III in Psychology
Karen Bedell of Psychology
Name: Karen Bedell
Classes I teach: Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Principles of Research Design and more! I've also taught Organizational and Group Behavior, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Human Relations, and Death & Dying.
Professional Interests, Activities, or Publications: This year I presented at the American Educational Research Association's annual conference in Chicago. Before studying Educational Psychology and Education Technology, I earned a master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and worked in institutional research. Therefore, my publications (see below) are in employment selection, memory, student engagement, and online cooperative learning. I also enjoy reviewing psychology textbooks (for publishers), developing curricula, and instructional design.
Research or Specific Areas of Interest: My research interests are in educational psychology, specifically factors affecting adult student engagement and motivation. I am interested in how the presence of other people (physically or virtually) affects learning and motivation. Finally, I am interested in factors that support online cooperative learning, as well as the educational and psychological outcomes associated with cooperative learning.
Awards: Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Graduate Student of the Year
Degree(s)/Education: I am a member of the first hybrid PhD cohort in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) at Michigan State University. I'm currently conducting research for my dissertation on the effects of exclusion and communication synchrony on online cooperative learning.
Memberships: I am a member of the American Education Research Association (AERA), the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO), and the American Psychological Association (APA).
How I fell in love with my field: I have been interested in people, teaching, and human psychology since I was a child. I worked in Human Resources after finishing my Master's degree in 1994. After I started teaching college courses in 2001, I developed an interest in educational psychology which led to going back to school for in 2010. Teaching is my first love!
What I hope for my time at UM-Flint: My hope is to be the best teacher I can and serve the university in as many ways possible. I look forward to meeting people and becoming an active member of the university community through my work and service.
What I hope for students in my field: I hope they will come to appreciate the complexity, breadth, and depth of psychological research and the value it brings to every aspect of human life. I hope studying psychology will foster critical, reflective thinking, and a deeper appreciation for similarities and differences among people.
Three things you should know about me: I live in Fenton, I'm married with 2 daughters in high school, and I'm always learning!
Bedell, K., Peterson, A. & Roseth, C. (2015). Effects of Student Context and Synchronicity in a Hybrid Course. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (pp. 3074-3081). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Bedell, K. & Roseth, C. (2015). Effects of computer-mediated communication and synchronicity in a hybrid course. In Proceedings of the 2015 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, USA. April 16-April 20, 2015.
Bedell, K.V. (2013). From research to practice: Student engagement. Educational Technology and Management Academy, 1, 8-11.
Hazer, J.T. & Bedell, K.V. (2000). Effects of seeking accommodation and disability on pre-employment evaluations. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 30, 1201-1223.
Bottrill, K.V. & Borden, V.M.H. (1994). Appendix: Examples from the literature. In V.M.H. Borden & T.W. Banta (eds.) Using performance indicators to guide strategic decision making. New Directions for Institutional Research, 82. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Bottrill, K.V. & Hazer, J.T. (1995, May). Effects of disability and seeking accommodation on pre-employment evaluations. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Highhouse, S. & Bottrill, K. (1995). The influence of social (mis)information on memory for behavior in an employment interview. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 62, 220-229.
Bottrill, K.V. & Borden, V.M.H. (1994). Performance indicators: History, definitions, and methods. In V.M.H. Borden & T.W. Banta (eds.) Using performance indicators to guide strategic decision making. New Directions for Institutional Research, 82. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
This entry was posted in Department News, Faculty News, Faculty Spotlight, Liberal Arts, Liberal Education, Psychology Department, Research, Uncategorized on September 28, 2015 by College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).


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While many of the electric scooter vendors utilize "gig economy" workers to care for, charge, and maintain their scooter fleets, Sweep hires and trains specialized mechanics in order to ensure proper maintenance and rider safety. Nightly fleet collections and inventory checks are conducted by mechanics who have the time and experience to properly ensure that each scooter is running as designed.


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Edinburgh EDI
Direct (non-stop) flights from Nantes to Edinburgh
1h 50m, 615 miles
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
615 miles, 990 km
All flight schedules from Nantes Atlantique, France to Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This route is operated by 1 airline(s), and the departure time is between 11:25 - 14:05. The distance is 615 miles.
Ryanair flight schedule from Nantes Atlantique to Edinburgh
14:55 EDI
990 km, 615 miles
Edinburgh (EDI) is the fifth largest airport in United Kingdom. You can fly to 149 destinations with 32 airlines in scheduled passenger traffic.
Explore all destinations from EDI
Destinations from Edinburgh
How long does a flight from Nantes (NTE) to Edinburgh (EDI) take?
The flight between Nantes (NTE) and Edinburgh (EDI) typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
There are 3 direct flights between Nantes and Edinburgh every week.
What are the flight numbers on the route Nantes (NTE) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
The flight numbers are FR1052, FR7937 and FR3383.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Nantes to Edinburgh?
From Nantes you will fly out from Nantes Atlantique (NTE) and you will be landing at Edinburgh (EDI).
Boeing 737 flies this route operated by Ryanair.
What airline fly non-stop from Nantes (NTE) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Ryanair have non-stop flights to Edinburgh.
Nantes (NTE) - Manchester (MAN)

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Throughout the manufacturing and delivery process, it's likely that a packaged product will experience shocks of all types – the most common being when a package is accidentally dropped either while being manually handled or being mechanically moved.
Free Fall Drop Testing aids us in the design of sturdy packaging that will not only protect the product from incurring damages if/when it is dropped during handling or transport, but the packaging will stand up to being dropped repeatedly, and it will continue to protect the product within after multiple drops.
Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing. This test method is intended to determine the capability of a long package with a narrow cross-section to resist impact near its center when the package is supported only at its ends. This test method allows the user to select from two test options: Option A employs the use of a free-fall drop tester, and Option B employs the use of simulated mechanical impact testing equipment. The two optional procedures are designed to impart the same amount of kinetic energy at impact; therefore, each procedure yields equal damage-producing potential.
ISO 2248:1985 Packaging – Complete, filled transport packages – Vertical impact test by dropping.
Complete filled transport packaging – Vertical impact test by dropping. Raising of the test package above a rigid plane surface and releasing it to strike this surface (the "impact surface") after a free fall. The atmospheric conditions, the height of drop and the attitude of the package are predetermined.
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Stephen Anesi, MD was born in Van Nuys, California. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Science in 1999. He continued his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning a Master's Degree in Physiological Science in 2000. Dr. Anesi earned a Doctorate of Medicine in 2006 from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Upon completion of his Surgical Internship at UCLA Medical Center in 2007, he traveled east to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York for his Residency in Ophthalmology. After completion of his residency in 2010, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Anesi traveled to Cambridge for his Fellowship in Ocular Immunology and Uveitis with Dr. C. Stephen Foster.
Upon his completion of his fellowship with Dr. Foster in June, 2011, he was invited to join the medical staff at MERSI as a staff physician. In 2016, he became an Associate Partner at MERSI.
Dr. Anesi sees and treats patients with uveitis, scleritis, keratitis, dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and general ophthalmology issues.
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2010-2011 Ocular Immunology & Uveitis Fellowship
Massachusetts Eye Research & Surgery Institution, Cambridge, Massachusetts
2007-2010 Ophthalmology Residency
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York
2006-2007 Surgery Internship, Preliminary
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
2002-2006 Doctor of Medicine
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
1999-2000 Master of Science – Physiological Science
1994-1999 Bachelor of Science – Physiological Science, Cum Laude
College and Departmental Honors, Minor Neuroscience
2015 Patients' Choice Award, American Registry
2014 – present Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, member
2014 – present New England Ophthalmological Society, member
2012 – present American Uveitis Society, member
2012 – present Massachusetts Medical Society, member
2010 – present Foster Ocular Immunology Society, member
2008 – present American Academy of Ophthalmology, fellow
2008 – present American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, member
Abu Samra K, Oray M, Ebrahimiadib N, Lee S, Anesi SD, Foster CS. Intraocular lymphoma: descriptive data of 26 patients including clinico-pathologic features, vitreous findings, and treatment outcomes, Ocul Immunol Inflamm, 2016 Jul 20:1-6. [Epub ahead of print]
Ebrahimiadib N, Mdjtahedi BS, Roohipoor R, Anesi SD, Foster CS. Successful Treatment Strategies in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis associated Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis, Cornea. 2016 Nov;35(11):1459-1465.
Abu Samra K, Valdes-Navarro M, Lee S, Foster CS, Anesi SD. A case of bilateral uveitis and papillitis in a patient treated with pembrolizumab. European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016 Apr 12;26(3):e46-8.
Kempen JH, Van Natta ML, Altaweel MM, Dunn JP, Jabs DA, Lightman SL, Thorne JE, Holbrook JT; Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment (MUST) Trial Research Group; Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment MUST Trial Research Group. Factors Predicting Visual Acuity Outcome in Intermediate, Posterior, and Panuveitis: The Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment (MUST) Trial. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 Dec; 160(6):1133-1141
Foster CS, Kothari S, Anesi SD, Vitale AD, Chu D, Metzinger JL, Cerón O. The Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation (OIUF) Preferred Practice Patterns of Uveitis Management. Survey of Ophthalmology, 2016 Jan-Feb;61(1):1-17
Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment (MUST) Trial Research Group, Sugar EA, Holbrook JT, Kempen JH, Burke AE, Drye LT, Thorne JE, Louis TA, Jabs DA, Altaweel MM, Frick KD. Cost-effectiveness of fluocinolone acetonide implant versus systemic therapy for noninfectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis. Ophthalmology, 2014 Oct; 121(10): 1855-62.
Anesi SD, Foster CS. Importance of recognizing and preventing blindness from juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis. Arthritis Care & Research. 2012 May; 64(5): 653-7.
Anesi SD, Foster CS. Anterior uveitis: etiology & treatment. Advanced Ocular Care. 2011 Jan-Feb; 2(1): 32-4.
Foster CS, Anesi SD. The successful approach to ocular rosacea. Refractive Eyecare. 2010 Dec; 14 (12): 11-2, 19.
Matthews HR, Fain GL. The effect of light on outer segment calcium in salamander rods. Journal Physiology. 2003 Nov 1; 552 (3): 763-76. (acknowledgment)
Anesi SD, Metzinger JL, Ceron O, Foster CS. Uveitic Glaucoma. Nova Publishers, Hauppauge NY, 2016.
Metzinger JL, Wentworth B, Anesi SD, Foster CS. Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid: A Chapter of Ocular Surface Disorders. Societé Français d'Ophthalmologie, 2015.
Anesi SD, Markomichelakis NN. Multiple Sclerosis. (Chapter 63) In: Foster CS, Vitale AT (eds.). Diagnosis and Treatment of Uveitis, 2 nd ed. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd., 935-50, 2013.
Anesi SD. How should I use topical mydriatic and cycloplegic agents? In: Foster CS, Opremcek EM, Hinkle D, Change DF (eds.). Curbside Consultation in Uveitis: 49 Clinical Questions. Thoroughfare, NJ: Slack Inc., 69-72, 2012.
Foster CS, Gonzalez-Gonzalez LA, Anesi SD, Palafox SKV, (eds.). Childhood Uveitis. Manchester Center, VT: Shires Press, 2011.
You C, Ma L, Anesi SD, Foster CS. Long-term Complete Remission of Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid off Immunomodulatory Therapy. Poster presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting; 2016 May; Seattle, WA.
Anesi SD, Maleki A, Radwan A, Foster CS. Morphometric Analysis of Corneal Endothelium after Intravitreal Methotrexate. Poster presented at: Biennial Cornea Conference, 2015 October, Schepens Eye Research Institute: Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Boston, MA
Ma L, Lamba N, Abu Samra K, Lasave A, Maleki A, Ebrahimiadib N, You C, Anesi SD, Foster CS. Management of Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid (OCP) with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Monotherapy. Poster presented at: Biennial Cornea Conference, 2015 October, Schepens Eye Research Institute: Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Boston, MA
Anesi SD, Kothari S, Foster CS. Interpretation and clinical correlation of histopathology and immunohistochemistry findings in conjunctival and scleral biopsy specimens: non-infectious and infectious. Poster presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmolology, Annual Meeting; 2014 May; Orlando, FL.
Anesi SD, Artornsombudh P, Foster CS. Increased reliability of diagnosis of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid using avidin-biotin complex immunoperoxidase technique. Poster presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting; 2013 May; Seattle, WA.
Lefebvre DR, Anesi SD, Morcos MM. Orbital CT Scan as a Potential Predictor of Intraocular Injury. Poster presented at: Nassau University Medical Center, Annual Resident Day; 2009; East Meadow, NY.
Anesi SD, Morcos MM. Ocular Manifestations of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation. Poster presented at: Annual Resident Day at Nassau University Medical Center 2009, East Meadow, NY.
Speakerships
3/3/2017 Ocular Toxoplasmosis: Management Strategies for Unusual Situations and is there a Role for Local Therapy. New England Ophthalmological Society. Boston, MA
11/12/2016 White Dot Syndromes; Infectious Entities OIUF Posterior Segment Summit, Waltham, MA
10/15/2016 Starting Off With a Bang! (HLA-B27 uveitis) Uveitis Subspecialty Day, AAO Conference, Chicago, IL
11/7/2015 Special Challenges Symposium on Causes/Predictors of Childhood Uveitis, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY
2/28/2015 Anterior and Intermediate Uveitis; Amantiades-Behçet's Disease Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Uveitis Instruction Course, Boston, MA
10/18/2014 Assessment of Uveitis Uveitis Subspecialty Day, AAO Conference, Chicago, IL
9/13/2014 Scleritis and Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis Preventable Blindness Hot Topics Crash Course, Cambridge, MA
9/29/2012 Childhood Uveitis: Epidemiology, Differential Diagnosis Symposium on Childhood Uveitis, Cambridge, MA
9/24/2010 Cutaneous Necrosis and Calciphylaxis: A Rare Ocular Finding; Case Conference, MERSI, Cambridge, MA


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homeDécouvrir le muséeLa collectionLes aéronefsBlériot XI replica
Blériot XI replica
The Blériot type XI was a monoplane built by Louis Blériot with the assistance of Raymond Saulnier, which came to fame during the first crossing of the English Channel on the 25th of July 1909.
About fifteen different aircraft preceded the development of the Blériot XI, which was designed by Raymond Saulnier. With a box-shaped fuselage made from ash, wings covered in rubberized canvas in order to resist a water landing, a wheel-shaped control stick and a three-cylinder Anzani engine, the first Blériot XI was assembled in Neuilly at the end of 1908.
The aircraft made its first flight from Issy-les-Moulineaux on the 3rd of January 1909 and was presented at the International Exhibition of Aerial Locomotion (which later became the Paris Air Show).
The Blériot XI: a pioneer of the skies above Toulouse…
The first air shows in Toulouse were organised between the 30th of July and the first of August 1910 at the military training ground called Le Polygone (now the Zénith arena). The enthusiasm of the crowds attracted further flight displays by aviators in search of glory.
Roger Morin, a young aviator trained at the Blériot School in Pau, accomplished the feat of flying from Pau to Toulouse non-stop on the 27th of February 1911, as well as performing several flights over Toulouse. During a reception at the town hall, he was recognized as the first aviator to arrive in Toulouse by air.
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Starting January 1, 2009, eligible Employers (Schools, Colleges, and Hospitals) will assume full responsibility for administering and regulating retirement savings 403(b) plans, commonly known as Tax Deferred Accounts (TDAs), or Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSAs). New regulations implemented by the Internal Revenue Service have been amended Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.
These new regulations, which are part of a major overhaul of non-profit retirement plans implemented by the IRS, represent a significant increase in administrative responsibilities, compliance, and liability and risk issues for business leaders. The regulations are intended to bring the requirements for Section 403(b) plans in line with the requirements for Section 401(k) and public Section 457(b) plans. This increased responsibility comes at a time when administrators and School Districts have limited resources to assume new responsibilities for employee benefits.
On July 26, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service introduced the significantly revised regulations for governing the 403(b) plans. This update reflects over 40 years of tax acts into these comprehensive new regulations. The new regulations are effective July 26, 2007 and the applicability date for plans after December 31, 2008.
At DeHEY McANDREW, we recognize the significant administrative impact the regulations have on public business administrators and plan participants both of whom have many competing priorities. DeHEY McANDREW has adopted a system to fully support its clients as they manage through the significant 403(b) plan regulations. We are well prepared for these regulations with robust infrastructure to assist School Districts, Hospitals and all non-profit organizations with whatever needs they have in meeting the regulatory requirements.
Reduction in tax liability for both the employee and employer.
Alternative funding mechanisms for qualified benefits.
Expanded benefits choices including "cash" in exchange for health insurance benefits.
From these three allowances comes the process of Cafeteria Plans, also known as Flexible Benefit Plans. DeHEY McANDREW designs, qualifies and administers "cafeteria benefit plans". DeHEY McANDREW can imbue the design with specific medical plan cost containment goals. We will utilize available managed care options, alternative deductibles and co-payment scales and strategic payroll price schematics to engender enrollment patterns while keeping cost containment goals. Design features run the gamut from simpler salary reduction arrangements to more esoteric defined contribution programs with several plan options. This process can provide any employer the strategy of managing the escalating costs of its benefits program. There are three types or stages of IRC Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plans/Cafeteria Plans: Salary Conversion Plans, Benefit Exchange Plans and Full Flexible Benefit Plans.
DeHEY McANDREW designs, qualifies and administers Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) in-house. FSAs are accounts which employees fund tax-free for qualified expenses. Employees save money by contributing to these accounts prior to taxes being calculated thus lowering taxable income and can even bump the employee down to a lower tax bracket. Contributions to these accounts save employers money, too. Since contributions are tax-free, employers do not have to pay their portion of FICA on amounts contributed to FSAs.
Since DeHEY McANDREW's FSAs are administered in-house, employee participants and employers can easily obtain information on the status of their accounts. Claims are paid weekly so employees do not have to wait an extended period of time to receive their money. DeHEY McANDREW's FSAs also have a feature where participants can setup Scheduled Provider Payments. Scheduled Provider Payments authorize DeHEY McANDREW to send a participant's FSA funds to a provider or the directly to the participant on a schedule (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) in order to eliminate repetitive submission of paperwork for the same on-going service.
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) coincide with a high deductible health insurance plan. HRAs are usually funded by the employer to offset these high deductibles. This technique incorporates the cost saving benefit of a self-insured plan on a smaller scale. For companies who are not quite large enough to apply a fully self-insured plan, the HRA allows companies to utilize the "pay-as-you-go" method without exposing itself to the liability of a fully self-insured plan. An HRA can save employers in two areas: (1) unused deductibles and (2) lower increase in premiums for future plan years.
An HRA immediately lowers plan premiums (the fixed expense of the plan); although, deductibles are increased (the variable expense of the plan). When usage within the plan is controlled, the plan saves. Furthermore, an HRA has been known to increase awareness of the costs of health care, which in and of itself can lower usage. Lastly, as usage from one year to the next decreases, premiums for the ensuing plan year will not experience as large an increase as has the past.
DeHEY McANDREW has developed many programs through the years that have helped corral the ever-inflationary expenses of medical/health plans. As a firm who counsels its Clients in the realm of employee benefits and Human Resources functions, medical plan cost-containment was always in the forefront with our Clients.
DeHEY McANDREW was the first firm in the state of Pennsylvania to negotiate an Employee-shared health plan arrangement with a powerful teachers union. Furthermore, our firm was the first third party administrator in this state when we designed and negotiated a singular health plan arrangement among a large employer, a local hospital, a national pharmaceutical chain and a physician association to establish a one-source health plan, with significant discounts in a unionized setting.
Most Employers do not need a complex and lengthy negotiation to combat health cost inflation. On the other hand, most Employers are stuck in the quagmire of the inflationary health costs. Double-digit increases in medical premium rates are commonplace. While banks are in crisis and insurance companies are reaping larger profits, health care benefits have become one of the largest, fastest growing and most significant expenses for employers.
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Keyshia Cole - You Complete Me
Artist: Keyshia Cole
Track: You Complete Me
Producer: "THE-RON" Feemster and Ron Fair
Album: A Different Me
On December 16, Keyshia Cole will release her third studio album. Although the project is titled A Different Me, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter is hoping to achieve the same success that she saw on her sophomore project, Just Like You, which spawned three #1 singles (Let It Go, I Remember, and Heaven Sent). Following the 2pac-featuring Playa Cardz Right, the Oakland native has chosen You Complete Me as her next single. Produced by "THE-RON" Feemster and Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair, who has executive production credits on the album, You Complete Me focuses on the reasons why women need a special man in their lives. Based on her highly-successful track record over the past three years, Ms. Cole clearly completes not just her man, but listeners worldwide.
Keyshia Cole - I Remember
Keyshia Cole's "Just Like You" Reaches Platinum
Keyshia Cole ft. Amina - Shoulda Let You Go
Keyshia Cole's "Just Like You" 2nd Best-selling CD in America
The Game ft. Keyshia Cole - Game's Pain
Keyshia Cole ft. 2Pac - Playa Cardz Right
Keyshia Cole's "A Different Me" Goes Gold
Keyshia Cole - SHE


Rhythmbox 3.0 was released in early september, but due to the software freeze and probably the lack of manpower, this newer version did not make it into Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy.
Some PPAs has updated the packages for Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy and Ubuntu 13.04 Raring. So you can upgrade it on your system via below steps.
NOTE 1: The PPAs below are both for personal use. They may or may not work. Use it at your own risk!
NOTE 2: Because the plugins in v3.0 now use Python 3.0, your rhythmbox plugins are probably not work after upgraded.
A rebuild of the Debian sid rhythmbox v3.0 package has been created and updated to fossfreedom PPA. It works great!


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Q: execute .sql file in bash with params I want to execute a .sql file in a bash file but I need to pass parameters to the .sql from the bash file. I think it's a simple solution but I can't figure it out.
This is what I have so far:
.SQL File
SET @columnValue = &1;
UPDATE tblTest SET Description = @columnValue;

Bash File
#!/bin/bash
columnValue=$1
mysql -uroot -ppassword testDB < SQLscript.sql $columnValue

Shell
sh myBashFile.sh "testColumnValue"

Can anyone tell me what i am doing wrong?

A: You need a combination of setting SQL parameters first and then loading your .sql file.
In your bash script you can use mysql with the -e option to execute an SQL statement. The same method must then be used to tell mysql to load the file instead of reading it using bash.
See this example script.
If you only want to execute a single statement, see this question.

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LONDON (Reuters) - World leaders offered to work with Donald Trump when he takes over as U.S. president, but expressed anxiety over how he will handle problems from the Middle East to an assertive Russia and whether he will carry out a number of campaign threats.
Several authoritarian and right-wing leaders hailed the billionaire businessman and former TV show host, who won the leadership of the world's most powerful country against the odds in Tuesday's election.
China, a target of Trump's ire during his campaign, appealed for cooperation. Mexico also struck a conciliatory tone, despite Trump's insults to Mexican migrants and pledges to build a wall to separate the two countries. South Korea urged him not to change policy on North Korea's nuclear tests.
Trump, who has no previous political or military experience, said after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton that he would seek common ground, not conflict, with the United States' allies.
In the election campaign, he voiced admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, questioned central tenets of the NATO military alliance and suggested Japan and South Korea should develop nuclear weapons to shoulder their own defense burden.
Putin was among the first to send Trump congratulations.
Ties between Washington and Moscow have become strained over the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, and allegations of Russian cyber attacks featured in the election campaign.
"It is not an easy path, but we are ready to do our part and do everything to return Russian and American relations to a stable path of development," said Putin, for whom an easing of U.S. economic sanctions would be a prize.
Among other issues causing concern among allies are Trump's vows to undo a global agreement on climate change, ditch trade deals he says have been bad for U.S. workers, and renegotiate the nuclear accord between Tehran and world powers which has led to an easing of sanctions on Iran.
Iran urged Trump to stay committed to the Iran deal. President Hassan Rouhani said the nuclear accord with six world powers could not be dismissed by one government.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel — denounced by Trump as "insane" for allowing more than 1 million migrants into the country last year — added a stern note in her message of congratulations which hinted at a certain unease.
"Germany and America are bound together by values - democracy, freedom, respecting the rule of law, people's dignity regardless of their origin, the color of their skin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political views," Merkel said.
In Britain, where Trump's victory had echoes of June's referendum in which voters showed dissatisfaction with the political establishment by voting to leave the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said the "enduring and special relationship" between the two countries would remain intact.
Some European officials however took the unusual step of openly denouncing the outcome, calling it a worrying signal for liberal democracy and tolerance in the world.
"We're realizing now that we have no idea what this American president will do," Norbert Roettgen, the head of the German parliament's foreign affairs committee, said.
President Francois Hollande said France wanted to begin talks with Trump immediately to clarify his stance on international affairs.
"This American election opens a period of uncertainty," Hollande said.
French officials had endorsed Clinton and warned that Trump's "confused" foreign policy objectives were alarming for the rest of the world.
"The U.S. is a vital partner for France and what's at stake is peace, the fight against terrorism, the situation in the Middle East, economic relations and the preservation of the planet," Hollande said.
But like-minded right-wing European parties that are hoping to make inroads of their own in 2017 — a year in which Germany, France and the Netherlands hold elections, and Italy and Britain could also do so — hailed Trump's victory.
France's far-right National Front leader, Marine Le Pen, said she hoped the same kind of upset would happen in France.
"The Americans gave themselves a president of their choosing and not the one that the establishment wanted them to rubber-stamp," she said.
Mexican President Pena Nieto, who was criticized for receiving Trump in Mexico during the campaign, said he was ready to work with the president-elect.
"Mexico and the United States are friends, partners and allies and we should keep collaborating for the competitiveness and development of North America," Pena Nieto said.
Trump has said he could tear up the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), saying that it has killed U.S. jobs, and he called Mexican immigrants rapists during his campaign.
Sounding conciliatory, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing and Washington shared responsibility for promoting global development and prosperity.
"I place great importance on the China-U.S. relationship, and look forward to working with you to uphold the principles of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation," Xi told Trump, who had pledged to take on China and to tax Chinese imports to stop currency devaluation.
South Korea expressed the hope that Trump would maintain current U.S. policy of pressuring North Korea over its nuclear and missile tests. Seoul was concerned Trump may make unpredictable proposals to North Korea, a ruling party official said, quoting top national security officials.
A Japanese government official, speaking before Trump clinched the election, urged him to send a message as soon as possible to reassure the world of the United States' commitment to its allies.
"We are certainly concerned about the comments (Trump) has made to date about the alliance and the U.S. role in the Pacific, particularly Japan," the Japanese official said.
In the Middle East, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, who had a poor relationship with President Barack Obama, said he hoped to reach "new heights" in bilateral ties under Trump.
Obama and Netanyahu sparred over the issue of Israeli settlements, while Trump has said they should expand.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also congratulated Trump, but analysts said his rule may be profoundly negative for Palestinian aspirations.
And despite Trump's negative rhetoric about Muslims during his campaign, including threats to ban them from the United States, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he hoped the business magnate's election would breathe new life into U.S.-Egyptian ties.


GUI that supports stylesheet features of Configurable Reports. Basic features are create, modify and save. The GUI also supports syntax change of stylesheets, validation of xml for settings, validation of xml for datamapping and testing a stylesheet in a pdf.
User interfaces for CRCL Simulated Robot Server and Client Pendant.


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Topic: What was the book about?
· Description and Detail: Could we see it happening? Fee! it? Hear it? Too little description? Too many details?
· Dialogue: Is the talk realistic, full of voice? Could we hear the characters' voices? Too much dialogue? Too little?
· Lead: How did the author bring readers into the story?
· Conclusion: How did the author leave readers? Was the ending satisfying?
· Flashbacks and Foreshadows: How the author used shifts in time and why.
· Humor/Sadness: Did you laugh? Cry? why?
· Setting: Where and when did the story take place?
· Character Development: How were the characters' actions, thoughts, and feelings depicted? Were they believable? Could the reader enter the characters' hearts and minds and see through their eyes?
· Main Characters: Who are they? What makes a main character a main character?
· Titles: Was it appropriate? Was it a grabber?
· Realism: Could the reader believe in this plot? In these characters? Did it matter?
· Suspense: Did the reader wonder what would happen next?
· Action: Was there enough happening to hold a reader's interest? Too much action and not enough character development?
· Theme: What was the author showing about life and living through the story?
· Formula: Could the reader tell too easily what was going to happen in this book?
· Conventions: Ex: Did the reader notice all the extremely short paragraphs in Sooner or Later? Why did the Harts write this way?
· Information: Were there enough specifics about character, action and setting in this book? Too many?
· Brevity/Length: Was this book too long? Too short?
· Narration: Who told the story? Was it first person? Third person? Why this point of view? Did the author switch between narrators? To what effect?
· Grace of Language: Did the sentences flow? Were they choppy? Did the reader notice him- or herself thinking about how well particular lines were written? Metaphors? Imagery?
· Plot: Did the story hold together? Ring true? Go on and on? Come to a point?
· Prefaces and Introductions: How used, and to what effect?


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1 Finding Affordable Dental Implants in Grandview, Texas– Why So Costly?
5 How Do I Get Dental Implants in Grandview TX?
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The debt crisis is worsening. According to the latest data released by the State Bank, the country's total debt (domestic and external) surged to an all-time high of Rs 26.453 trillion at the end of November, 2018, compared to Rs 24.212 trillion on 30th June, 2018, depicting an increase of Rs 2.24 trillion or 9.25 percent. While federal government's domestic debt rose by Rs 907 billion to Rs 17.323 trillion, foreign debt witnessed a sharper increase as external borrowings shot up by Rs 1.334 trillion to reach Rs 9.13 trillion during the first five months of the current fiscal year. It may be mentioned here that the government increased its domestic debt through short-term borrowings, relying mainly on the treasury bills which increased by Rs 1.168 trillion to Rs 10.057 trillion during July-November 2018.
The jump of such a magnitude in total indebtedness of the country in a short period of five months reflects a higher fiscal deficit than envisaged at the time of budget formulation due to low revenue collection and growing current expenditures while the huge current account deficit has forced the authorities to seek foreign loans to meet the external gap. A considerable appreciation of the US dollar against the Pak rupee from about Rs 121 at end June to about Rs 140 by the end of November, 2018 – representing an appreciation of over 15 percent – was another reason for the sharp rise in external borrowings in rupee terms. However, whatever the reasons, the recent jump of nearly 10 percent in aggregate debt is bad news for the country. Moreover, this has been happening under the government of a party that came to power on the promise of self-reliance and greater austerity in every sphere of governance. Unfortunately, however, the PTI government has so far been unable to meet this commitment as indicated by growing fiscal deficit woes.
The government has to come up with concrete plans to reduce and ultimately eliminate the present level of budget deficit so that the level of domestic debt is contained to a reasonable level. So far as the external sector is concerned, the government has made the right moves to narrow the trade deficit by substantially depreciating the Pak rupee and imposing duties on various items of imports. Though these steps are in the right direction, they have so far not made a large impact on the current account balance, forcing the government to borrow extensively from friendly countries in order to address the country's current account and arrest the dwindling trend in foreign exchange reserves. The country has so far received dollar 2 billion from Saudi Arabia while the authorities expect to get more from the UAE, China and Qatar.
The Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation (FRDL) Bill aimed at eliminating the revenue deficit and reducing public debt to a prudent level was passed by the National Assembly on 3 March, 2005. The bill, as passed, was meant to bring down the revenue deficit to zero by 30 June, 2008, and maintain a revenue surplus thereafter to reduce total public debt to 60 percent of GDP by June, and maintain it below this level in the subsequent years. The government was bound to keep the National Assembly informed about emerging scenarios in the relevant fields and any deviations from the set course were only to be allowed in exceptional circumstances. Alas, this bill which could act as a guarantee for sound fiscal management was violated with impunity. The present government could highlight the limitations imposed by this bill for ensuring prudent fiscal management and contain the rising level of domestic debt.
All said and done, the basic reason for the rising debt burden is the gap between imports and exports. While imports have been going up, exports have been stagnant. This external gap ultimately translates into budget deficit which is covered through foreign loans. We did not have the wise leadership required to build productive capacity in the domestic economy to create exportable surpluses. Instead, we fell into the trap of building a consumer-oriented economy based on cheap imports, which is attractive in the short run, but enormously costly in the long run.
It is atrocious that an agricultural country like Pakistan imports $6 billion worth of agricultural products, like food, raw cotton, edible oil. The future is in our hands. We can continue to borrow, from other sources, and maintain an economy driven by consumption, and by industries which make profits by using artificially cheap imports. Or we can bite the bullet and go for the structural transformation required to create productivity in the domestic economy, which is the only route to sustainable growth. The industries which could have come into existence, had imports been expensive were never born. If we can sustain the policy of keeping aggregate demand in domestic products high, higher prices in the desired sectors will lead to creation of extra productive capacity and stimulate domestic industry, which is exactly what is needed. More exports is the only way to reduce our dependence on foreign loans which create serious distortions in the economy.