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Topic: chemistry
![]() Austin Peay State University chemistry professor Dr. Leslie Hiatt built a light board to help with online lectures. (APSU) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Austin Peay ROTC cadets excel at military summer programs
Austin Peay State University also sent its first cadet since 2006 to Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont and the third and fourth cadets ever to U.S. Military Academy Cadet Summer Training at West Point, New York. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Instant Peay Play: Kristen Stucker’s Volleyball career is APSU Hall of Fame worthy
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Tennessee Department of Education approves New Steps to Reduce Testing
The recommendations are the first to be released by the state’s third Task Force on Student Testing and Assessment – which includes educators, parents, and education leaders from across the state – and they resulted from months of analysis and discussion, as well as additional surveys of high school teachers and parents. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
NASA says New Test to help search for Life in the UniverseWritten by Andrew Good
The test uses a liquid-based technique known as capillary electrophoresis to separate a mixture of organic molecules into its components. It was designed specifically to analyze for amino acids, the structural building blocks of all life on Earth. The method is 10,000 times more sensitive than current methods employed by spacecraft like NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover, according to a new study published in Analytical Chemistry. The study was carried out by researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California. ![]() Mono Lake, California, with salt pillars known as “tufas” visible. JPL scientists tested new methods for detecting chemical signatures of life in the salty waters here, believing them to be analogs for water on Mars or ocean worlds like Europa. (Mono County Tourism) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System makes Great Progress
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools have experienced improved achievement across almost every content and grade level, meeting 10 of 11 achievement targets. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Crime Scenes Get Teens Excited About Learning
How many times has your child asked you why they need to learn Algebra or Chemistry? How many times have you tried to relate it to something interesting but came up short? Tying school learning objectives to the interests of teens is an age-old challenge, but always worth the effort.
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APSU professor Bob Shelton explores use of iPads in Chemistry Classrooms
“You want students to come up to the board to work, to become more confident in their knowledge,” Dr. Bob Shelton, Austin Peay State University associate professor of chemistry, said. “Some suffer from board shyness. They’re scared of what they’re about to write. We can overcome that with some of the iPad apps that allow them to work from their seat. Then, through the technology that we have, they can project their answers so that the entire class can see it and learn from it.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Austin Peay State University infielder Reed Harper named finalist for 2013 Senior Class Award
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. ![]() Senior infielder Reed Harper is one of 30 finalists for the 2013 Senior CLASS Award®. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
APSU receives National Science Foundation grant to award scholarships for military and community college students in STEM disciplinesAustin Peay State University
That’s because the National Science Foundation is awarding them more than $500,000 over the next five years to offer scholarships for qualified students in those areas. ![]() Dr. Karen Meisch, associate professor of biology, Dr. Cindy L. Taylor, professor of biology, and Dr. Nell Rayburn, professor of mathematics, were recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant to offer scholarships to students looking to study STEM subjects. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU Staff) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
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