2—The Daily Collegian Friday. Nov. 7, 1986 Minorities: PSU to research education in science, technology and society By CHRISTINE KILGORE Collegian Science Writer Although economic recovery has created new jobs in U.S. northeastern cities, many minority high school students are not receiving the science education needed to prepare them for technical jobs, said a University professor of Science, Tech nology and Society. Leonard J. Waks said the STS department recently received a $133,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, which will allow the University to develop science education programs designed to conquer this problem. Waks, who is director of the programs, said the University competed with about 500 other institu tions for one of 23 grants awarded nationally for education projects. University researchers will work in conjuction with Lincoln University in Oxford to develop the project, which will begin on .Jan. 1, 1987, he added. "In our major cities like Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Newark the residents going through public schools are increasingly minorities. There are more black and Hispanic students than caucasian students," Waks said. "Evidence shows that these kids aren't getting the science education and knowledge of skills that they should." "They need to take advantage of jobs in cities . . . this requires self-management skills, some technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities all on top of basic skills," he said. "We're trying to look at what STS education can do to address the problem." 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It benefits not only oneself but one's commu nity," he said. "And as opposed to traditional science education, it is geared to be beneficial to all students " Teachers may integrate science with technology and society in high schools by supervising student projects resembling those a citizen might have to do, he said. `Evidence shows that these kids aren't getting the science education and knowledge of skills that they should.' —Leonard Waks, University STS professor "A student might have to do an environmental impact report, for instance. Here the teacher is not only an information provider, but an adviser and a coach," he said. "And the teacher doesn't have to be a science teacher. An Engliih teacher may teach technical writing, for instance." Edward Fagan,' a University professor of educa tion and co-worker on the project, said teachers have been enthusiastic about STS education in the past. 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Lincoln has closer ties to the black community and the school districts in cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore and their students are more •directly involved," Waks said. "We'll (also) have high school teachers come in as consultants." Waks said the project will first involve gathering teaching materials and reviewing past STS curric ulums to see what has or has not been effective. "At this point, we're scoping the problem. We want to know what works and what doesn't," he said. "We also want to produce a handbook of materials on all kinds of concerns like food, clothing, and the space shuttle that will be readily available to teachers." Fagan said "There is a lot of material out there, but it's scattered around. We want to search, organize and set priorities." Waks said the project will be led by Fagan; Peter Rubba, associate professor of education and director of the Center for Education in STS; Mary Dupuis, professor of education; and James Stew art, associate professor of labor studies and direc tor of the black studies program. Waks said University researchers are looking for a graduate student to assist with the project. Anyone interested can call Paula Mourant at 865- 9951. Gift to benefit math dept. By CAROLYN SORISIO Collegian Staff Writer The University department of generate about 10 percent interest, mathematics will have a new en- which would give the endowed dowed professorship, thanks to a professor about $25,000 a year. $250,000 gift to the University from Shibley said, "I think the cam an executive committee member paign, is right on target in its of the Campaign for Penn State. attempt to develop professorships, Raymond N. Shibley, a 1949 chairs, and fellowships instead of graduate of the University in com- being directed solely toward ath mercial chemistry, said he do- letics, buildings, bricks and mor nated to the math department tar. because his father, Jabir Shibley, "I felt it would be desirable to do was a former University math something in retaining or attract professor.ing additional profesgors of the , caliber that is being developed," Shibley said he believes he added. professorships are an important Freed said the endowment donation to the campaign . because "raises academic level of excel they improve the academic qual- lence in the institution itself," ity at the University and help to because the more outstanding a attract and retain quality profes- University's faculty members are, sors.the better reputation it builds _ _ _. Math Professor Stephen Simp- Shibley has previously estab son, who specializes in logic, will lished 12 permanent student schol be the first recipient of the five- arships in areas at the University year professorship. including philosophy, theater and Norman Freed, associate dean the Penn State Blue Band. for the College of Science, said the His contribution, Shibley said, is professorship is a significant hon- a "special devotion to the Univer oi. for Simpson and added that the sity .. . in appreciation of the math department and the College track that it has taken in bringing of Science have high esteem for itself into the high-caliber educa- Simpson. tional sphere." This is the second endowed The campaign is a five-year, professorship in the math depart- $2OO million fund raising effort ment. It is significant because it designed to enhance the academic will help attract and retain "star quality of the University. 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In the upper atmosphere, ozone an unstable form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms in a molecule rather than the normal two acts like a shield to protect the earth from the sun's ultravio let radiation. Excessive amounts of such radiation can cause skin cancer, crop damages, and wildlife death. Currently, the scientists say they have evidence that a chemical process is causing the hole. In a statement read from McMurdoo Station in Antarti 7 ca, the scientists said "At present we have not conclusively established the cause of the ozone hole. However, we have strong evidence against theories that upward winds or high solar activates caused the depletion. We suspect a chemical process is fundamentally responsible for the for mation of the hole! Drug, may be increasing in popularity By CHRIS ZEILER Collegian Staff Writer Volunteers at a State College drug crisis center are receiving an in crease in calls concerning an ex tremely toxic plant used as an hallucinogenic, which has them con cerned the plant might be attaining popularity as a recreational drug. On Drugs Inc., a drug and alcohol information and crisis center at 236 1 / 2 S. Allen St., has received several phone calls asking about the plant, called Jimson weed. Although callers have asked about the plant in the past, this is the first time On Drugs has received this many questions about the poison, said Donna Berri gan, program coordinator at the cen ter. The weed, which contains a chemi cal once fabeled as a truth serum, is being used primarily by local high school students and University stu dents, said Berrigan, who believes 'BAG LUNCH ;I+ /3Katalk:: , 7,-; 41' 44' 4* 4* 4* 4+ 4* 4* 4+ 4* 4* 4* 4* 4+ 4+ . " TM:It 4Got-1t44444444.1G4G******444c44ca01e-1440***-14444444 people are picking it for their own use and selling it in State College. Jimson weed is a common annual weed that grows mostly around farms in limestone and cultivated soils, said Carl S. Keener, associate professor of biology. Because the weed requires a lot of sunlight, he said he doubts the plant would be found in woods. Extremely high doses may produce convulsions that could lead to coma and death, Keener said. "Anybody that eats any part of Jimson weed is playing with fire and I mean deadly fire. This stuff can kill people," he said Berrigan said, "(Jimson weed) is not a hallucinogen in the sense of LSD or mushrooms, or something like that, but it does have hallucinogenic qualities." A combination of the poisonous alkaloids in Jimson weed, called bel ladonna, might cause the hallucina tions, Berrigan said. FOOTBlitt SPEClisit .1/ I If the hole has been caused by a series of chemical reactions, it could be linked to the gradual depletion of the ozone layer which had already been observed. "This is caused by fluorocarbons in the atmo sphere," said University Professor of Meterology John J. Oliverio, Jr. He added that the fluorocar bons, which contain freon, that cause the depletion are used in spray cans, air conditioners, freezer, and foam insulation. "During the local winter seasons at the poles, there is a long period of darkness. At this time, the freons can build up and cannot be broken down without ultraviolet light given off by the sun. When the sun does appear, the ultraviolet light hits the regions of freon build up and releases molecules of chlorine. The chlorine released causes a chemical reaction which in turns breaks up the ozone in the atmosphere," he said. Other researchers have proposed that the phe nomenon is caused by cyclical atmospheric proc esses that have no relation to manmade gases. Some climate experts believe a change in the ordinary motions of waves and cyclones in the upper atmosphere might cause the hole. For example, an upwelling of air over the pole could push aside the layer of the stratosphere with 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at Shields Building and Uennypacker Hall on Curtin Road "Belladonna is extremely poison ous and it is very easy to overdose on it. It's very easy to kill someone . with belladonna," said Berrigan. "You're poisoning yourself to get high, and there is a real fine line between the hallucinogenic level and the overdose level." People get high from the drug by smoking the leaves, brewing the weed in tea, grinding the roots into a powder or eating the seeds, which are more„potent than any other part of the plant. However, Berrigan said, the high from Jimson weed is usually a "bad trip." The drug usually begins to take effect within 20 minutes. Initial reac tions include nausea, diarrhea, alter nating fever and chills and an extremely dry mouth until the chemi cals in the weed leave the body. If the dose is strong enough, there is a loss of motor coordination, extreme excitation and agitation, nervous-. $250 Choice of: Italian, Turkey, Hain or Roast Beef Hoagies Plus: Potato Chips and Fresh Pastry from Penn State AT THE P.S.U. MOBILE - FOOD UNITS Open: Saturday the most ozone, replacing it with low ozone air from lower altitudes. Still other researchers believe that the hole has come and gone in the past before it could be measured. However, Oliverio said, "You cannot explain this on dynamics atmospheric motions or on solar cycles alone." He added that this theory might be true but researchers have not seen anything this dramatic yet. A final theory implies that volcanic particles that have built up in the polar atmosphere can be heated by the sun and cause the upwelling. "This is an interesting theory that must be looked at carefully," said Oliverio, adding that volcanic particles exist at atmospheric levels where they can break down the ozone. "This is one of the most challenging things that we've ever come across in atmospheric chemis try," said the team's leader Susan Soloman of the Aeronomy Laboratory at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Washington, D.C. She added that the souce of the hole must be understood because "this is a change in the ozone that's of absolutely unprecedented proportion. We've just never seen anything like what we're experiencing in the Antartic " The hole was discovered in March of 1985 by British atmospheric scientists. ness, visual distortion, mental distor tions and hallucinations. The alkaloids in Jimson weed affect the nervous system, Keener said, and while peoples' reactions vary, Jimson weed is one plant that is dangerous regardless of whether or not people have allergic reactions to it. One of these alkaloids, scopola mine, achieved semi-notoriety as the truth serum of spy-lore fame, accord ing to an On Drugs pamphlet. Hallucinations from the weed are more intense than those from LSD and may last up to two days. Visual distortions last even longer, said Ber rigan, sometimes up to three days after the hallucinations are gone. "All parts of the plant are poison ous," Keener said, "particularly the seeds and !cx:es, which contain alka loids that are very dangerous, even in small amounts. Anybody drinking teas from it, unless done under medi cal supervision : . . is a fool." t.t% l'prbetS reS A;l,,P,vigl .2. ".2 / A n 004, 3 ,- 60 v,.< s ~x Z . R The Daily Collegian Friday. 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