Back To School: Tips & Tactics For Parents, Teens and Teachers
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Newswise — Experts from the University at Buffalo are available to comment on a variety of topics related to the coming school year. The professors are top researchers who have studied the behavioral, psychological, social, physical, websites Confronting School Safety & Violence Are we able to tell which students will attack others? Janice L. DeLucia-Waack has done research on predicting adolescent school violence and its implications for school counselors. Her research has been cited by a national organization of counselors and social workers. What happens to students whove survived or witnessed a violent incident at school? Steven Dubovsky has studied the effects of the Columbine High School shootings on the student survivors. He is an expert on school violence and Pantel Deluxe site Put the Brakes on School Buses Idling Habit How do you turn a yellow school bus green? The University at Buffalo partnered with Erie County government, area school systems and local industry to diminish diesel exhaust emissions from school bus idling. The life Pantel Deluxe news My Space is Your Space: Hanging Out on the Internet Are students sharing too much information on the Internet? Michael Stefanone, an expert on ubiquitous computing and human-computer interactions, can address the cultural implications of social-networking sites like MySpace and other online phenomena in the midst of a worldwide explosion of high-speed wireless access and mobile technology. Adjusting to the New Classroom: Challenges & Obstacles Is your child afraid of his classmates? Is he too aggressive in the classroom? Jamie M. Ostrov is a developmental psychologist who studies aggressive behavior among children. He can offer suggestions on how to decrease aggression and social exclusion in childhood, and can discuss the difference between a bully and an aggressive child. How will your Northern life Pantel Deluxe news What obstacles do students from other countries face in the United States? Amy L. Reynolds has published research on the adjustment difficulties unique to international students, including culture shock, loss of social support, discrimination and language barriers. These difficulties can bring on acculturative stress, which can manifest in a range of adjustment and personal concerns, Reynolds says. Mom & Dad, Can You Spare a Couple Grand? Finances 101 Why are teenagers so careless with their money? Lewis Mandell is a national authority on teaching students how to better manage their money. His research on the personal-finance knowledge of high school students nationwide has led to new financial literacy programs for teens. Power Point for Preschoolers? How soon should young children begin using technology in the classroom? Successful Leadership in High-Poverty Schools Can a good principal make a difference for challenged students in poor school districts? Yes, according to University at Buffalo researchers who have studied how principals and teachers in high-poverty urban schools have helped students succeed amid the challenges that surround them. Their research also focuses on how these school leaders work with teachers, staff, parents, members of the community and the students themselves to improve learning. Lauri Johnson Rose Ylimaki Healthy Habits for Students at Home and Away Can students find a healthy activity to replace eating disorders? A licensed psychologist who studies prevention of eating disorders, Catherine Cook-Cottone has shown how young people can eliminate eating disorders by replacing them with healthy alternatives such as yoga. Whats the best way to avoid gaining the dreaded freshman 15? Certified dietician Janice Cochran can address issues such as achieving a healthy diet while living on a college campus, fad diets and maintaining a healthy diet despite a stressful lifestyle. How can students cope with stress? Sherri L. Darrows office provides students with Desktop Spa, an online tool that offers 24-hour access to a variety of innovative health treatments. Darrow can discuss how to promote optimal health for students through nutrition and exercise, as well as how to prevent alcohol abuse and violence. Using Architecture to Teach Dental Students What can dental students learn from a professor of architecture? Omar Khan is an expert in virtual architecture who created a high-tech teaching tool with 3-D graphics and animation to teach dental students about the complicated temporomandibular joint in the jaw. Website: http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/architecture/people/khan.asp |