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- Date:
- 2021-09-09
- Main contributors:
- Shanahan, James, Miles, Emily
- Summary:
- Did you know that a Koch-funded university think tank actually justified inaction on climate change by arguing that smog serves as a skin-cancer-reducing sunblock? In this co-produced episode, the UnKoch My Campus team tells the story of working alongside students at George Washington University to push their school administration to address the Regulatory Studies Center, which has been linked to climate disinformation and deregulation — while the university attempts to tout a climate justice initiative agenda.
- Date:
- 2021-05-21
- Main contributors:
- Shanahan, James, Miles, Emily, Clay, Keith
- Summary:
- In this week's Air Check, we check in with cicada expert Keith Clay to learn about the emergence of the 17-year Brood X cicada.
- Date:
- 2021-02-02
- Main contributors:
- Shanahan, James, Miles, Emily, Doggett, Danielle
- Summary:
- Danielle Doggett, founder & CEO of SAILCARGO INC., tells us about the zero-emission ocean cargo ship Ceiba. From mitigating underwater noise pollution to sourcing food for shipbuilders, their sustainability considerations move far beyond what fuel propels the ship. The SAILCARGO site: https://www.sailcargo.org/
- Date:
- 2021-05-13
- Main contributors:
- Shanahan, James, Miles, Emily, Filippelli, Gabriel
- Summary:
- Gabe explains how Public Law 180 in Indiana, which operates to restrict the ability of local governments to regulate fuel sourcing and other sustainability measures, fits into a larger pattern of state governments hampering cities' and towns' efforts to engage in climate change solutions. New Law Restricts Local Governments’ Ability to Address Climate Change: https://www.indianaenvironmentalreporter.org/posts/new-law-restricts-local-governments-ability-to-address-climate-change
- Date:
- 2020-11-05
- Main contributors:
- Shanahan, James, Yan, Harry, Torres-Lugo, Christopher
- Summary:
- The 2020 election will likely be on our minds for some time. But how did we get here? Dean Shanahan speaks with Harry Yan and Christopher Torres-Lugo, two graduate students who are researching election interference. Yan and Lugo work at IU’s Observatory on Social Media, known familiarly as OSoMe, or “awesome.” The three discuss detecting bots, online election narratives, how the field is becoming more polarized— and what we might learn from it all.
13737. A letter from Bataan (14:21)
- Date:
- 1942
- Main contributors:
- Shane, Maxwell, 1905-1983
- Summary:
- A Hollywood short aiding the war effort, emphasizing the need for preparedness and conservation of materials, i.e. rubber, metal, shellac. An American soldier writes home from Bataan, and while his family reads the letter, the soldier's ghostly apparition interjects statistics about food and equipment shortages.
- Date:
- 2020-02-19
- Main contributors:
- Shankar, Anurag, Welch, Von
- Summary:
- Securing research data, especially meeting new and stricter regulatory and other cybersecurity requirements, is becoming a challenge for both researchers and campus units at IU that support research. To help them navigate this complex landscape, IU is launching SecureMyResearch, a collaborative effort by the Center of Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR), the Information Security division within the Office of the Vice President for IT, and UITS Research Technologies. Its goal is to accelerate research by empowering researchers with a resource that reduces both their cybersecurity and compliance burden and risk to regulated and open research data at IU. This presentation will describe SecureMyResearch and how it aims to weave research data security and compliance into the institutional fabric.
13739. MS4 Satisfaction with an Online Ultrasound Elective as an Alternative to Clinical Experience (02:36)
- Date:
- 2021-04-22
- Main contributors:
- Shanks, Anthony, Baugh, Kyle, Darwish, Audrey, Sharifi, Mitra, Rouse, Caroline
- Summary:
- Introduction/Background: A fourth year (MS4) elective in OBGYN Ultrasound has traditionally been offered as a month-long rotation. MS4 students shadow Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians and enhance knowledge with clinical exposure. Historically, the rotation provides adequate understanding of US in pregnancy. However, the COVID pandemic forced clinical experience to be replaced with virtual learning. To ensure MS4 students still had an opportunity to learn about US in pregnancy, a virtual, online curriculum was created. Using Kern’s six-step approach to curriculum, we developed a month-long OBGYN US virtual experience to replace clinical interaction. It is unclear if this transition was associated with high MS4 satisfaction. Study Objective/Hypothesis: To determine if converting a traditional hands-on ultrasound (US) elective to an online course for MS4 students was associated with course satisfaction. Methods: Kern’s six-step approach to curriculum building was utilized to create a virtual course in US for MS4 students. This online course was created in Canvas based on US Milestones in the Residency Training Program Consensus Report (Abuhamad 2018). Self-directed modules and quizzes were created and administered weekly. Additionally, a weekly hour-long session using Nearpod technology – an interactive online website – was utilized to enhance instruction. Students completed an anonymous survey on Qualtrics at the completion of the elective. Satisfaction on a Likert scale of 1-7 was reported. Descriptive analysis and ANOVA were used when appropriate with SPSS 27. Results: Nine MS4 students completed the course from May-July, 2020. Satisfaction was high for the course overall (mean 6.11, SD 1.96). Nearpod lecture (6.89, 0.31), Canvas modules (6.7, 0.47), and weekly quizzes (6.78, 0.42) were all rated highly with no statistically significant difference between the methods of instruction. Formative feedback from participants found the course material and Nearpod highly engaging. More students were able to complete the virtual class (9) compared to historical attendance of one student per month (3). Conclusions: An online US elective was associated with high satisfaction from participants. The course served as an adequate substitute for participants during COVID restrictions and allowed for greater enrollment. Future directions include integrating this online module with in-person clinical experience.
- Date:
- 2021-04-22
- Main contributors:
- Shanks, Anthony, Darwish, Audrey, Sharifi, Mitra, Rouse, Caroline
- Summary:
- Introduction/ Background: Bootcamps serve to prepare graduating medical (MS4) students with specialty-specific skills for residency. The knowledge and confidence to perform common tasks can ease the transition from student to intern. In the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, there are recommended ultrasound (US) milestones for Level 1 to Level 4 residents. A goal of a preparatory bootcamp is to provide skills and confidence to perform at Level 1 on Day 1 of residency. Traditionally bootcamps have occurred in person, however the COVID pandemic forced a pivot from in-person US training to online interactive didactic sessions. It is unclear if the online didactics are as effective as in-person simulation in developing confidence in US training for future OBGYNs. Study Objective: Our objective was to determine if our interactive, online US bootcamp was as effective as in person training in developing confidence in graduating medical students entering into OBGYN residency. Our hypothesis is that in-person training will be more effective in developing confidence in these tasks. Methods: A two hour lecture provided by Maternal-Fetal Medicine faculty was developed based on US Milestones in the Residency Training Program Consensus Report (Abuhamad 2018). The lecture utilized Nearpod, an interactive online software, and was delivered via Zoom. Thirteen MS4 students completed an anonymous survey on their ability to obtain images based on US Milestones following completion of the lecture. Self-reported confidence on a Likert scale (1-10: 1-3 if unable to obtain to images, 4-6 acquisition with assistance and 7-10 able to obtain and interpret) was reported. Mean scores were calculated for MS4 students for each US milestone. MS4 confidence was compared to PGY1 resident confidence 6 months into their intern year. PGY1 residents all underwent in person simulation training and didactic training from the same MFM faculty that provided the bootcamp. PGY1 residents underwent the same survey as MS4 and descriptive analysis and independent t test were performed with SPSS 27. Results: 13 MS4 students took part in the curriculum and all completed the post course survey. 5 MS4 students had taken an US elective prior to the bootcamp. Confidence was highest for fetal presentation (mean 7.6) and amniotic fluid (5.8). Confidence was moderate for the components of a growth US (biparietal diameter 6.1, abdominal circumference 5.7, femur length 5.7). There was no overall difference in confidence between MS4 students who completed an additional US elective compared to those who did not. Eight PGY1 interns completed the confidence survey. MS4 students who completed the online bootcamp had a slightly higher mean confidence level (5.1) as compared to PGY1 at the 6 month mark of their training (4.5, p 0.049). Conclusions: An interactive, online didactic US curriculum was associated with increased confidence in MS4 students as compared to PGY1 residents. Our findings provide reassurance that an interactive, online resource can be an efficacious way to provide instruction on traditionally hands-on skills. Future directions will include a blend of interactive, online didactics with US-simulation to improve bootcamp training.