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Comparing United States and European Union Recycling Laws<br />
Michael Bueno, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi *<br />
Samantha Hernandez, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi *<br />
Electronic waste is a growing problem affecting all nations, but especially industrialized ones.<br />
The paper will show how the European Union, a relatively weak political system, has produced<br />
legislation setting stringent recycling standards while the United States, a relatively strong<br />
political system, has failed to do so.<br />
Signature Program<br />
Saturday, October 23<br />
9:00 AM – 12:45 PM<br />
Muehlebach Tower Main Level, Truman B<br />
S2S - Student 2 Student<br />
New this year is Student 2 Student (S2S), a place for students to meet informally and chat about<br />
honors and issues of common concern, including applying to grad school, GRE, LSAT, national<br />
scholarships, etc.<br />
Special Event<br />
Saturday, October 23<br />
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM<br />
Muehlebach Tower Main Level, Imperial Ballroom<br />
NCHC Fellows Recognition Ceremony<br />
Assessing Student Performance<br />
Saturday, October 23<br />
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM<br />
Marriott Tower 2nd Floor, Basie Ballroom A1<br />
RIH<br />
Student Moderator: Justine Gruen, Kansas State University *<br />
Are honors students’ grades different in honors versus non-honors courses<br />
Scott Carnicom, Middle Tennessee State University<br />
Christopher A. Snyder, Marymount University<br />
Many students cite concerns about the more difficult curriculum and the subsequent possibility<br />
of lower grades when choosing not to participate in honors. Some people argue, however, that<br />
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