Publications
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Exploring Design-Based Research in Military Training Environments
The modern military training environment is evolving to meet the needs of soldiers in both current operations and those operations that are expected to arise.
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Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Evaluation Overview
The evaluation took an in-depth look at PFA programs throughout the state from 2008 through 2010 to provide a picture of PFA program quality, children’s school readiness, and the characteristics…
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Thermodynamics and Docking of Agonists to the β 2- Adrenoceptor Determined Using [ 3H](R,R′)-4-Methoxyfenoterol as the Marker Ligand
To better understand the molecular interactions of fenoterol analogs with the β2-adrenergic receptor, we developed a new agonist radioligand for binding assays.
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Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Family Involvement
This fact sheet summarizes findings from the Illinois Preschool for All program evaluation conducted by Erikson Institute and SRI International.
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On the Combination of Logical and Probabilistic Models for Information Analysis
We describe a framework for systems that incorporate the advantages of both Bayesian and logical systems. We define a formalism for the conversion of automatically generated natural deduction proof trees…
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Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Program Evaluation
A summary of findings and implications for policy and practice of an Erikson Institute-led, SRI-supported evaluation of the Illinois Preschool for All program.
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Ivector-based prosodic system for language identification
In this paper, an automatic language recognition system that extracts prosody information from speech and makes decisions about the language with a generative classifier based on iVectors is built.
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Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Program Quality
This fact sheet summarizes findings from the Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) program evaluation conducted by Erikson Institute and SRI International. PFA programs are funded by the Illinois State Board…
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Ionizing Radiation Regulates the Expression of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) in Epithelial Cancer Cells: Modulation of Cellular Signals Regulating Cell Cycle and Survival
Purpose:To analyze the expression of AMPK in a variety of epithelial cancer cells, regulation of AMPK subunit expression by ionizing radiation and impact of AMPK on signaling pathways regulating cell…
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The Range of Science Instructional Materials Used in a Statewide Afterschool Program
We report on our study that examined the science offerings of a publicly funded statewide afterschool program.
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The ST Pinch: A Side Chain-to-Side Chain Hydrogen-Bonded Motif
The ST Pinch is a 12-membered hydrogen-bonded motif (Ser/Thr-Xaa-Ser/Thr) involving the side chain oxygen atoms of two Ser/Thr residues. We identified the ST Pinch in 104 proteins in a database…
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Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Teacher Characteristics
The PFA evaluation collected information from teachers and administrators about teachers’ demographics, their preparedness to teach, their professional development needs, and their attitudes about their jobs.