This book chapter discusses the metaphoric analysis of a shipyard union dispute and the theory and method in the cultural analysis of collective action. Rather than treating grievances and political opportunities, given, and exogenous to organized movement groups, cultural analysts of social movements have recently focused on cognitive and linguistic processes by which factors relevant to collective behavior are themselves interpreted collectively.

Poster presented at the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This poster discusses research on Alzheimer's disease and how to treat it. The presenters conducted a meta-analysis on data about available treatments to see which one is the most effective in alleviating or reversing the symptoms.

Poster presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the cultural abuse of African women.

Poster presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing a comparison of education in China and the United States.

Poster presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing methods of exoplanet detection for amateurs.

Poster presentation for the 2009 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on music therapy and its effects on various medical patients.

This research portrays a paradigm for the assessment of aging services to support populations aging in place. The dissertation was designed to establish a model to identify and evaluate senior ready communities. Area specific social programs and services are identified. In order to meet the growing needs of aging populations, the dynamic representation of existing services and the need for services that could be developed in certain communities require reevaluation in current planning, restructuring, and/or community development.