Resultaten voor 'jennifer jacobs'

1. Jennifer , Jacobsen

Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Research Methods for the Social Sciences: Bridging Research to Life is designed to break down each component of the scientific writing, presentation, and publication processes. Recognizing that the creation and dissemination of scientific writing can be daunting, the book equips readers with the knowledge and skillsets they need to produce material that is not only scientifically sound but also approachable to a wide variety of consumers. This approach confronts the stigma that scientific writing is overly complex or esoteric, while also providing readers with lifelong skills to help them communicate scientific findings effectively.The book presents an overview of various research methods, equipping readers with an understanding of both qualitative and quantitative approaches while also emphasizing the importance of ethical research conduct. Readers learn how to search for scientific research, read and interpret that research, develop their writing style, properly format articles for publication, create visuals to display data, give an effective poster presentation, submit work to a scientific journal, and more. With a focus on practical application, the text includes case study examples and discussions related to potential career pathways in the field of social science research. Special attention is paid to contextualizing research practices within current social issues, particularly highlighting diversity and inclusion considerations.Highly approachable and engaging, Research Methods for the Social Sciences is ideal for courses in the disciplines with focus on research and the presentation of scientific findings.

1. Donna P Harrison

Where Will the Animals Go?

1. Jennifer , Jacobson

Fil Kadar Kücük

Filler tehlikeyi sezebilir. Onlar, yaklasan tsunamiyi ya da depremi önceden hissedebilme kabiliyetine sahiptir. Ne yazik ki Jack bu yetenege sahip degildi. Bu yüzden, hayatinin tepetaklak oldugu gün, hazirliksiz yakalanmisti.11 yasindaki Jack, sabah uyanip önceki gün annesiyle geldigi kamp alaninda yalniz oldugunu fark eder. Akli dengesi yerinde olmayan annesinin daha önce de ortadan kayboldugunu bilen ve buna aliskin olan Jack, diger cocuklarin yapacagi gibi birilerine annesinin kayip oldugunu haber vermek yerine kendi basinin caresine bakmaya karar verir. Annesini kendi bulacaktir. Bunun icin yapmasi gerekenlerse önce karnini doyurmak, sonra da kamp alanindan evine dönmenin yolunu bulmaktir.

1. Jennifer Jacobs
2. Rebecca West Burns

(Re)Designing Programs

This book supports designing equity-centered, clinically based teacher preparation programs. It emphasizes PK-12 and university partnerships for strong professional learning, promoting equity and justice. Topics include policy guidelines, partnerships, clinical experiences, curriculum, supervision, research, and leadership.

1. Jennifer Jacobs
2. Rebecca West Burns

(Re)Designing Programs

This book supports designing equity-centered, clinically based teacher preparation programs. It emphasizes PK-12 and university partnerships for strong professional learning, promoting equity and justice. Topics include policy guidelines, partnerships, clinical experiences, curriculum, supervision, research, and leadership.

1. Rao Kotamarthi
2. Katharine Hayhoe
3. Linda O. Mearns

Downscaling Techniques for High-Resolution Climate Projections

Rao Kotamarthi is a Chief Scientist of the Environmental Science Division and Department Head for the Atmospheric Science and Climate research group at the Argonne National Laboratory. He applies numerical models to the assessment of climate change impacts and uses high performance computing and physics-based models for projecting changes at regional and local scales. His other research interests include the role of absorbing aerosols on radiative forcing and developing models for resource characterization of wind energy. Katharine Hayhoe is a Professor in the Public Administration program at Texas Tech University, where she is also Director of the Climate Center. Her research focuses on developing and applying high-resolution climate projections to evaluate the future impacts of climate change on human society and the natural environment. She has served as lead author on key reports for the U.S. Global Change Research Program and the National Academy of Sciences, including the Second, Third and Fourth U.S. National Climate Assessments and has been named the UN Champion of the Environment. Linda O. Mearns is Director of the Regional Climate Uncertainty Program and Head of the Regional Integrated Sciences Collective at the National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). She has authored chapters in many of the IPCC Assessment Reports, including the 2007 report that was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. She is a fellow of the American Meteorological Society. Donald Wuebbles is the Harry E. Preble Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois. He is an expert in numerical modeling of atmospheric physics and chemistry, and has received the AMS Cleveland Abbe Award, the U.S. EPA Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award, and the AGU Bert Bolin Global Environmental Change Award. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Geophysical Union, and the American Meteorological Society. Jennifer Jacobs is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. She has over 25 years of experience using novel weather and climate information to enhance infrastructure design. She directs the National Science Foundation funded Infrastructure and Climate Networks (ICNet and ICNet Global); and was the Lead Author for the Transportation Sector Chapter of the 4th National Climate Assessment. Jennifer Jurado is Broward County's Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division. In 2013 she was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change for her work on climate resilience. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Adaptation Professionals and the American Geophysical Union's Thriving Earth Exchange.