Research on video activity detection has primarily focused on identifying well-defined human activities in short video segments. The majority of the research on video activity recognition is focused on the development of large parameter systems that require training on large video datasets. This dissertation develops a low-parameter, modular…

The purpose of this study was to identify malleable practices in the homes of Spanish-speaking toddlers prior to school enrollment. This was achieved by examining daily activities and routines and the role older siblings played in these interactions to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the home language and literacy environment and…

I investigate the role of parents' investment and child's self-efforts made during adolescence on the intergenerational persistence of economic status. First, empirical evidence suggests that the college-tier a student graduates from significantly affects lifetime income. As seats for prestigious colleges are limited, households compete against…

Orientation programs have traditionally been implemented to share information about the institution and typically involve consistent goals that connect new faculty to other colleagues, clarify and establish expectations, expose new faculty to the culture of the institution, and introduce each to the available services at the institution.…

School librarians are specialized educators who lead technology initiatives and who adjust their programs annually to local and national trends. The profession's changing nature requires perpetual learning unmatched in other educator positions. In this survey study, school librarians reported their perceptions of professional learning in Twitter,…

This study explored the experiences of White women working in higher education and their capacity and willingness to participate in allyship behavior towards diversity, equity, and inclusion changes on campus. White women may utilize their majority social identity to become allies for and advocates of multicultural competence and understanding on…

With its growth of student body diversity, American higher education institutions have grappled with student belonging. The lived experiences of undergraduate students' sense of belonging and the relevant meanings they assign have important outcomes in higher education's programs, designed to enhance the college student experience. Institutions…

Grade 7 students are not college-ready because they do not have skills for applying, accessing, or identifying their college needs. Students do not know the opportunities and resources available to help gain acceptance into college and feel they cannot apply for college due to financial, academic, career, or personal reasons. Districts fall short…

This action research study aimed to understand and overcome barriers of awareness and access to out-of-the-classroom experiences for Bangladeshi and Pakistani female immigrant and first-generation (BPFIF) students at North Richmond College, a large urban public college located in the Northeastern United States. The study unfolded in two cycles…

During the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the primary concerns of the university leaders was students' mental health. Through the action research cycle, a university-based Center was created to promote the well-being of college students. The current research is an observation phase of the action research. The purpose of this study is…

The purpose of this explorative field study using elements of case study design was to understand how DIY (Do It Yourself) fashion designers learn to engage in entrepreneurship. DIY fashion designers in this study refers to designers who personally design and make each garment without relying on manufacturers. These fashion designers all have…

With consistent pressure and an elevated sense of accountability for student achievement, campus principals need to maximize their resources and focus their leadership on academic areas that achieve the most success from students. Leading instructional coaches to engage teachers in the activities that teachers and principals view as most impactful…

Many researchers have investigated factors that contribute to Multiracial identity development. This study expands the literature on Multiracial identity development by exploring the perceptions of Multiracial students about their self-concept across college campuses in the United States. This study had a twofold purpose, with the first purpose to…

Astronomy is one of the oldest STEM enterprises today. It is a discipline through which technology has been advanced, as well as our understanding of the universe. Further, astronomy is a gateway science that inspires the imagination of young learners, and can be used to promote STEM careers. In order to advance the astronomy enterprise, we must…

Designers of interactive technologies have long prioritized user engagement, and today's popular end-user products are irresistibly engaging. Modern technology offers enormous value and convenience, but it has also led to widespread feelings of dissatisfaction, and users report wishing they had a different relationship with the technologies they…