Tag: george fox university
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Nathan Slegers, George Fox University – Butterfly Inspired Innovations in Unmanned Systems
On George Fox University Week: Monarch butterfly wings could help get small flying robots up and running. Nathan Slegers, professor of mechanical engineering, has more. Nathan Slegers, PhD is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His research emphasizes improving actively controlled systems by combining modeling, unique control methods and innovative sensor systems. Recent funded research projects…
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Lorretta Krautscheid, George Fox University – What Can Be Done About Moral Distress?
On George Fox University Week: What is causing moral distress among student nurses and health care workers? Lorretta Krautscheid, associate professor in nursing, explains. Lorretta Krautscheid, PhD, MS, RN, CNE is an Associate Professor in Nursing. Her scholarship has centered on teaching strategies to promote ethically informed, evidence-based, theory-guided practice. Lorretta has presented and published…
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Debby Thomas, George Fox University – The Classroom as an Organization
On George Fox University Week: Should the students run the classroom? Debby Thomas, assistant professor of management, looks at one way of divvying up responsibility so everyone benefits. Debby Thomas, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Management as well as a corporate leadership trainer who teaches leadership, management and organizational behavior courses. She facilitates the…
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Nate Peach, George Fox University – Teaching Undergraduates to Measure Economic Development
On George Fox University Week: More data brings opportunities for research. Nate Peach, associate professor of economics, determines why economics is a good area of study for undergraduates. Nate Peach, PhD is an Associate Professor of Economics at George Fox University. His research interests include regional economic development, economic pedagogy, and the role of virtues…
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Tricia Hornback, George Fox University – Indigenous Agency, Decolonization and Survivance
On George Fox University Week: An awakening of indigenous “agency” is under way. Tricia Hornback, assistant professor of intercultural studies, examines the contributing factors. Tricia Hornback, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies, lead faculty for the George Fox University Center for Peace and Justice, and faculty mentor to the GFU Steinfeldt Scholars. She…
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Kevin Jones, George Fox University – Mentoring At-Risk Students
Learning doesn’t always have to happen in the classroom. Kevin Jones, professor of communication studies at George Fox University, discusses one way students get to use their skills and play a bigger role in society. Kevin T. Jones has been teaching at the college level for more than 30 years and has served various communication…