It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has about 1,250 full-time and 300 part-time students. In addition to the Indianola residential campus, Simpson has a facility in West Des Moines.Simpson is known for its commitment to civic engagement and non-partisan education on public issues, exemplified by the John C. Culver Public Policy Center and by its two Pi Kappa Delta debate national championships from 2016 and 2018.
This study examines whether mass communication students share common media experiences, given the increasing fragmentation of media consumption. A survey of 234 students across five universities assessed preferences in television, film, books, music, and video games. Findings reveal limited shared media experiences, with video games offering the most commonality. The results underscore the need for mass communication instructors to adapt pedagogy to evolving media habits.
This chapter introduces and explores an innovative artistic approach that integrates stimming, sensory regulation, and rhythmic movement as essential elements of creative expression: The Terlop Technique. Rooted in neurodivergent-affirming practices, this technique reclaims self-soothing behaviors, such as rocking, tapping, or repetitive motion, as valid tools for both artistic creation and cognitive engagement. By merging Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with multisensory methodologies, the Terlop Technique challenges traditional, deficit-based perspectives on neurodivergence. This study explores its implications for early childhood special education, teacher training, and inclusive museum spaces, emphasizing the role of music, movement, and texture in fostering accessible, dynamic learning environments. The findings contribute to the growing discourse on neurodiversity, embodiment, and the intersection of art, education, and self-regulation.
In-situ food production for long-duration space missions is currently reliant on crop production, with plants grown from seed serving as a potential source of nutrient supplementation to astronaut diets. Microgravity presents significant challenges to seed handling, growth system integration, and storage. A primary concern is the generation of environmental debris and particulates. This will require extended-duration spaceflight missions to incorporate innovative and reliable methods to handle and prepare seeds for cultivation. This study investigates the potential of Japanese oblate film, a thin, starch-based, edible film traditionally used to wrap ill-tasting powdered medicines, as a method for seed handling in space environments. These films feature a thin, flexible structure that facilitates efficient handling and a water-soluble composition, allowing for integration into cultivation systems. Japanese cherry red radish seeds were adhered to oblate sheets, immobilizing them to prevent debris formation during handling and ensure consistent positioning for growth. The sheets were placed on non-enriched agar media plates, activating the seeds and simulating passive hydroponic systems that could be utilized during future space missions. Results indicate that seeds prepared with oblate film exhibited significantly faster germination rates within the first 24 hours and higher overall germination rates over a seven-day period compared to control groups. This study demonstrates the potential of Japanese oblate film as an effective solution for seed handling and activation in microgravity environments, with possible applications for storage in long duration space agriculture operations.
