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A Comparison of Online and Traditional Chemistry Lecture and Lab

  • PI Emily Faulconer

    CO-I John Griffith

    CO-I Beverly Wood

    CO-I Soumyadip Acharyya

    CO-I Donna Roberts

  • The effectiveness of traditional face to face labs versus non-traditional online, remote, or distance labs is difficult to assess due to the lack of continuity in the literature between terminology, standard evaluation metrics, and the use of a wide variety non-traditional laboratory experience for online courses. This narrative review presents a representative view of the existing literature in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of non-traditional laboratories and to highlight the areas of opportunity for research. 

A Review of Allelopathy of Schinus terebinthifolius: Using published data to inform future research

  • PI Emily Faulconer

    CO-I Zachary Dixon

  • The Brazilian pepper plant (Schinus terebinthifolius) has been identified as an invasive species in multiple geographic regions around the globe. One characteristic that contributes to its invasiveness is allelopathy. This review provides a comprehensive look at the current research on phytotoxicity and cytotoxicity and presents the characterizations of the terpenoid and phenolic allelochemicals provided in previous works. Future areas of research are identified as a result of this review. 

A Tale of Two Airlines: A Comparative Case Study of High-Road versus Low-Road Strategies in Customer Service and Reputation Management

  • PI John Griffith

    CO-I Donna Roberts

  • This proposal represents an in-depth comparative case study highlighting the differences in marketing strategies, employee relations and customer (internal and external) service models between American low cost carrier Southwest Airlines and European low cost carrier Ryanair. Analysis will focus on the differing brand personalities of the two airlines, particularly with regard to customer service and its relationship to customer satisfaction and overall corporate success from the early days of these organizations through 2013.
Argumentative Knowledge Construction in Asynchronous Calculus Discussion Boards

  • PI Zackery Reed

    CO-I Darryl Chamberlain

    CO-I Karen Keene

  • Social learning tasks can provide additional cognitive benefits to students. These tasks are necessarily different in an asynchronous environment though. Our proposed study will investigate how instructors can encourage students to socially construct knowledge during asynchronous discussions. 

Assessing the Impact of Interactive Technology on Aircraft Fire Fighting & Rescue (ARFF) Training

  • PI Mary Gorman

    CO-I Rita Herron

  • This exploratory case study uses a combination of classroom observation and key informant interviews to evaluate Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Fire Training Research Center’s interactive software for ARFF training in airport and aircraft familiarization and strategies and tactics applications. The findings can inform how professional ARFF training can be improved internationally and how ARFF curriculum integration can be shaped using this technology. 

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CFD Analysis of Low-Speed Boundary Layer Airflow on Various Surface Finishes

  • PI Elena Navarro

  • CFD modelling of airflow
Comparison of Classic Guerrilla Warfare With So-Called Fourth-Generation Warfare Using Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation

  • PI Jerry Sink

    CO-I Mark Abdollahian

  • Fourth-Generation Warfare (4GW) theory shares many characteristics of classical guerrilla theory (CGW) in security studies literature. Proponents claim that 4GW is a significant evolution that overturns traditional measures of military power, while critics counter that 4GW is simply CGW in an updated context. The two strategies are modeled in an agent-based simulation to evaluate similarities and differences in speed to victory and territory controlled over. Emergent behaviors are compared with historical data.

Comparison of Grades Based on Learning Mode: How Learning Environment Impacts Grades

  • PI John Griffith

    CO-I Donna Roberts

    CO-I Beverly Wood

  • A comparison of failure rates and grade distribution will be conducted between four learning disciplines utilized by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-Worldwide: Eagle Vision Classroom (synchronous classroom to classroom), Eagle Vision Home (synchronous home to home), Online and traditional classroom learning environments. Researchers will examine approximately 20,000 Embry-Riddle end-of-course student grades from the 2015-2016 academic year. The study will determine if significant relationships between failing grades and learning environment (modes) exist between the English, Humanities, Economics and Mathematics disciplines. Due to the continued technological advancements in course delivery, recommendations from previous studies in this area include continued research on the relationship of student performance and learning mode.

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Eaglet: Writing Center and Tutoring Program

  • CO-I Wendi Kappers

  • The purpose of this research is to develop and implement a fully functioning writing center for the Embry-Riddle Worldwide student body. The program will consist of a tutoring service to aid students with grammatically correct writing, forming coherent arguments, and properly addressing the specific objectives of the paper.
Examining and addressing the content knowledge development needs of Florida's aspiring and newly-qualified mathematics teachers

  • PI Catherine Paolucci

    CO-I Darryl Chamberlain

    CO-I Christopher Redding

    CO-I Sam Vancini

    CO-I Ashley Reese

  • This project aims to support content knowledge development for secondary mathematics teachers, particularly those whose pathway to certification has included limited post-secondary studies of mathematics. 

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Grammar Pyramid

  • PI Ronald Serra

  • Prioritizing language acquisition for ESL students.

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History of Sun-Earth Connection Scientific Research

  • PI Joseph Bassi

  • An ongoing project to better understand the history of the science of sun-earth connection, including subtopics such as sun-weather studies and "space weather"