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The transition process from high school into the real world is important, especially for those with
disabilities. This study looks at the level of participation of students who have disabilities as well
as their parents at the annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
Solving Sudoku Puzzles: Optimization through Heuristics
Kelly M. Smith, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania *
For years Sudoku puzzles have fascinated millions. The focus of this research has been to delve
deeper into the mathematics of Sudoku and discover ways to optimize the speed at which these
puzzles can be solved by a computing system.
Aging Globally: Meeting the Challenge of an Aging Population
Terry L. Leatherman, Clarion University *
Worldwide, more and more people are living longer. This great news brings new challenges:
retirement, health problems, disability. As cultures become urbanized and industrialized,
traditional ways of caring for the elderly become ineffective. How does the United States’
response to this challenge compare to that of China, Turkey, and the United Kingdom
Examining Fitness Levels of Physical Education, Exercise Science and Education Students
at Slippery Rock University
Josh Huber, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania *
Jessica Lucas, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania *
Are Exercise Science, Physical Education majors actually practicing what they preach This
poster will analyze the fitness levels of students in these majors to determine if they are more fit
by comparing them to Education majors and national norms.
Neuronal Replication: Identification of Reasons for the G0 Phase
Wayne Doyle, Saint Mary’s College (CA) *
Neural cells of embryonic chickens were studied to determine possible reasons they remain in a
non-dividing state. Techniques included treatment with a sodium/potassium gate stimulator and
carbon nanotubes.
Environmental Education in Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Sarah Larsen, Florida Gulf Coast University *
This study examines the effects of implementing an environmental education program on the
pre-academic achievement of Voluntary Pre-kindergarten students at the Family Resource Center
at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida.
Physics in Philadelphia - Informal Science Education
Elizabeth Miller, Drexel University *
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