{"id":68211,"date":"2023-02-13T16:56:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T23:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/?p=68211"},"modified":"2023-02-13T16:56:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T23:56:48","slug":"in-the-spotlight-feb-13-17-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/in-the-spotlight-feb-13-17-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Spotlight: Feb. 13-17, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kudos to these faculty, staff, students and programs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-mail your announcements to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Inside@nau.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inside@nau.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/news-tip\/#.YEjwNWhKg2w\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">online submission form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Catharyn Shelton<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Specialties, has recently published an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascd.org\/el\/articles\/four-strategies-for-vetting-online-lesson-materials\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">article<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that highlights practical ways pre K-12 teachers can be critical, careful<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and savvy users of online curriculum marketplaces like TeachersPayTeachers.com. This is an important piece that highlights the work Shelton has been involved with for years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emma Federman<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, an Honors College student double majoring in biomedical science and psychology, won first place in the poster competition at The Wildlife Society AZ\/NM Conference last week. Her poster, \u201cDetection of Listed Bat Species Under Bridges Through the Use of Fecal DNA\u201d was selected for the top prize among presentations given by undergraduates and graduate students. Federman is working at the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute with faculty mentor <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faith Walker<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity&#8217;s Interns-to-Scholars program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brendan Trachsel, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">president of the Associated Students at Northern Arizona University (ASNAU), and parks and recreation management degree-seeking student with an emphasis in outdoor education &amp; leadership, wrote a short article highlighting the PRM program and finding a path toward meaningful experiential education here at NAU. The article is entitled \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/parks-recreation-maghttps:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/parks-recreation-magazine\/2023\/february\/finding-my-path-to-parks-and-recreation\/azine\/2023\/february\/finding-my-path-to-parks-and-recreation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finding My Path to Parks and Recreation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u201d It was published in the \u2018We Are Parks and Recreation\u2019 section of this February\u2019s NRPA magazine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Northern Arizona University<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> was recognized for a CANOPUS First Place award with the entry <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=erVZA1ckVGU\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Photography Professors Complete with Children\u2019s Cameras <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the category of Video\/Online Video (Single) \u2013 Toy &amp; Hobby at the 2022 Vega Digital Awards. The awards are hosted by the International Awards Associate (IAA), a team of individuals who have dedicated themselves to honoring professional excellence with award programs running at a global scale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Northern Arizona University <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">track &amp; field teams <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">finished their road trip with a bang, setting new school records at the Don Kirby Invitational.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alyssa Colbert<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ran the 200-meter, capitalizing on the banked track to run a time of 23.66. This time is both a new school and conference record. Colbert finished seventh overall in the event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Desmond Lott<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> set a new PR to tie for the top mark in the weight throw in the Big Sky. He threw 20.28 meters, taking sixth place in the event. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">John Murphy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parker Bays<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> placed ninth and tenth with throws of 19.54 meters and 18.44 meters, respectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The women\u2019s 4&#215;400-meter relay finished in a time of 3:37.89, easily toppling the previous record set in 2018 and finishing second in the event. Running for the Lumberjacks were <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LiNay Perry<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kyairra Reigh<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alonna Johnson<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LaTrouchka Duke<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"search-results-excerpt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/in-the-spotlight-feb-13-17-2023\/\">Kudos to these faculty, staff, students and programs\u00a0 Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community?\u00a0 E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form.\u00a0 Catharyn Shelton, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Specialties, has recently published an article that highlights practical ways pre K-12 teachers can be&hellip;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spotlight"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/89"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68211"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68211\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}