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The majority of Americans do not consistently act on financial advice they receive, according to a recent finance survey.
The poll, which was conducted by an independent research firm, revealed that only one-third of participants take action on financial advice after they receive it. However, almost one-half of respondents indicated that they are concerned about their financial future.
James Nichols, senior managing director, advice and planning services at TIAA-CREF, said in a statement that these results do not come as a surprise, as Americans are deluged with a constant stream of advice saying that they should be more mindful of their budget and expenses, put more into savings and plan for retirement. He said that the this generalized advice might not be as helpful as guidance that is tailored to the needs of the individual.
According to an analysis of clients performed by TIAA-CREF, people who receive investment advice that is specifically tailored to their own individual financial situation is more than 60 percent likely to be implemented than guidance that is more general in nature. The analysis revealed that people who received advice from the global firm might have $200,000 more saved for retirement over the course of 30 years.
He added that "we've seen personalized objective advice help drive positive outcomes for our participants," and that in 2011, two-thirds of participants who used TIAA-CREF advice acted on it by either increasing the amount put into savings, reviewing their existing retirement investments or rebalancing their portfolio. Almost half started putting larger amounts into their retirement funds.
One-fifth of participants identified challenges in finding the personalized advice they need, with 51 percent indicating that they are unsure where to begin looking for this input, and 74 percent specifying that they don't know which sources of information are trustworthy.
LifeHealthPro reports that 47 percent of respondents would seek information from their family and friends, 34 percent said they would look to financial services firms, 33 percent of respondents said they would go to their primary lending institutions and another 17 percent would talk to their employers.
Participants contained in the age demographic Generation Y, which involves those 18-34, had a higher fraction of participants interested in obtaining financial advice than any other age group. In addition, four out of 10 respondents specified that they look for this information often. The people at this age were more likely to change their plans after receiving input, and almost 60 percent specified they will probably implement these adjustments using online tools.
Women responding to the poll were more likely than men to run into difficulties when seeking financial advice, with almost 50 percent stating that they do not have the resources to pay for non-biased advice that is tailored to their own needs.
More-than one-third said they don't have the time they would need to find the information they are seeking. However, 90 percent of the women taking part in the poll said that they act on financial advice received at least part of the time.
"Clearly there are gaps in the marketplace between what people say they need and what's readily available to them, and we are continuing to evolve our advice offering to address those needs," Nichols said in the statement. "We recognize that it's important to work with individuals in a way that is comfortable for them - from both a convenience and trust perspective."
One trait of the financial markets that would support a desire for personalized advice is the higher correlations that assets have been displaying both during and after the financial crisis, as this information makes diversifying one's retirement portfolio more challenging and information tailored to individual situations can help.

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the majority of americans do not consistently act on financial advice they receive, according to a recent finance survey.
the poll, which was conducted by an independent research firm, revealed that only one-third of participants take action on financial advice after they receive it. however, almost one-half of respondents indicated that they are concerned about their financial future.
james nichols, senior managing director, advice and planning services at tiaa-cref, said in a statement that these results do not come as a surprise, as americans are deluged with a constant stream of advice saying that they should be more mindful of their budget and expenses, put more into savings and plan for retirement. he said that the this generalized advice might not be as helpful as guidance that is tailored to the needs of the individual.
according to an analysis of clients performed by tiaa-cref, people who receive investment advice that is specifically tailored to their own individual financial situation is more than 60 percent likely to be implemented than guidance that is more general in nature. the analysis revealed that people who received advice from the global firm might have $200,000 more saved for retirement over the course of 30 years.
he added that "we've seen personalized objective advice help drive positive outcomes for our participants," and that in 2011, two-thirds of participants who used tiaa-cref advice acted on it by either increasing the amount put into savings, reviewing their existing retirement investments or rebalancing their portfolio. almost half started putting larger amounts into their retirement funds.
one-fifth of participants identified challenges in finding the personalized advice they need, with 51 percent indicating that they are unsure where to begin looking for this input, and 74 percent specifying that they don't know which sources of information are trustworthy.
lifehealthpro reports that 47 percent of respondents would seek information from their family and friends, 34 percent said they would look to financial services firms, 33 percent of respondents said they would go to their primary lending institutions and another 17 percent would talk to their employers.
participants contained in the age demographic generation y, which involves those 18-34, had a higher fraction of participants interested in obtaining financial advice than any other age group. in addition, four out of 10 respondents specified that they look for this information often. the people at this age were more likely to change their plans after receiving input, and almost 60 percent specified they will probably implement these adjustments using online tools.
women responding to the poll were more likely than men to run into difficulties when seeking financial advice, with almost 50 percent stating that they do not have the resources to pay for non-biased advice that is tailored to their own needs.
more-than one-third said they don't have the time they would need to find the information they are seeking. however, 90 percent of the women taking part in the poll said that they act on financial advice received at least part of the time.
"clearly there are gaps in the marketplace between what people say they need and what's readily available to them, and we are continuing to evolve our advice offering to address those needs," nichols said in the statement. "we recognize that it's important to work with individuals in a way that is comfortable for them - from both a convenience and trust perspective."
one trait of the financial markets that would support a desire for personalized advice is the higher correlations that assets have been displaying both during and after the financial crisis, as this information makes diversifying one's retirement portfolio more challenging and information tailored to individual situations can help.


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Mentors make a difference! The Office of Undergraduate Research officially launched our research Faculty Mentor of the Week recognition on August 28, 2017. Each week our office will highlight one of our outstanding and very much appreciated research faculty mentors who offer leadership and support of our undergraduate student researchers.
Dr. Babak Bazrgari is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering. Dr. Bazrgari is also the Director of the Human Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab with research focusing on the mechanical behaviors of the active neuromuscular and the passive musculoskeletal systems in the human body, and aims at controlling and managing musculoskeletal disorders. In the last year, Dr. Bazrgari has mentored eight graduate students and eight undergraduate students.
Mentoring is a great opportunity to deliver a rewarding and potentially life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee. "Mentoring students for me has not only involved giving and coaching, but equally learning from students," Dr. Bazrgari explained, "Particularly as related to differences in individuals' strengths and weaknesses, and how those personal characteristics can be properly implemented or managed to achieve one's goals in day-to-day life." When considering an undergraduate student for his lab, he appreciates a student's strong desire to learn, a willingness to accept responsibility, persistence, and hard work.
When asked about the value of undergraduate research, Dr. Bazrgari replied, "Getting involved in undergraduate research will enhance the educational experience of undergraduate students. It allows them to better realized the applicability of materials covered in the classroom and helps them develop important skills that can be leveraged toward achieving their career and educaitonal goals."
Thank you Dr. Babk Bazrgari for your support of undergraduate research at the University of Kentucky! We greatly appreciate the outstanding mentoring Dr. Bazrgari provides and the difference he is making for so many UK undergraduates.
Dr. Martin Nielsen is an Associate Professor and Schlaikjer Professor in Equine Infectious Disease in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment with research interests including equine parasitology, parasite control programs, and anthelmintic resistance. In the last year, Dr. Nielsen has mentored ten undergraduate students and four graduate students.
Dr. Nielsen is a dedicated supporter of undergraduate research and explained how mentoring adds value to his life, "Mentoring undergraduate students is one of the most rewarding activities in my work life. Hosting an undergraduate student is an opportunity to provide an experience that could be life-changing. Most of them come to me because they are curious about research and want to find out whether it might be something for them. We always need help with our many projects, so we provide some training in our laboratory methods and have the students start out working on some of those projects. After a while, many of them develop an interest in doing more and we encourage them to work on their own projects. I engage my graduate students in mentoring and supervising these students and help them develop a project idea. When we get to this point, it starts being really fun." He takes great pride in mentoring and developing undergraduate research students and aims to give them "an experience as a part of a research team, where people work together and help each other." Neilsen is proud of his undergraduate students' efforts, "Most of my undergraduate students have published their work in peer-reviewed research journals, and several have presented their work at scientific conferences. Needless to say that those are both tremendous achievements for undergraduate students. Whether they decide to pursue graduate studies or not, I consider such a research experience invaluable."
When looking for an undergraduate research mentee, Dr. Nielsen found that UK "is just full of smart, talented, hard-working and motivated young people, so I don't need to do much in terms of vetting or selecting the right students. That's our gold." Nielsen's passion for mentoring and research is tremendous. "In this day and age, there is no shortage of information available, and a lot of it is misrepresented, misinterpreted, and cherry-picked," he continued, "As a higher learning institution we should aim at educating our student to acquire and assess information in an unbiased manner. Research experience is key to achieve this."
Thank you Dr. Martin Nielsen for your support of undergraduate research! We greatly appreciate the outstanding mentoring Dr. Nielsen provides and the difference he is making for so many UK undergraduates.
Dr. Suzanne Segerstrom is a Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences with research interests including personality, self-regulation, and health. Dr. Segerstrom's research primarily addresses the influence of individual differences in personality, cognition, and emotion on psychological health and physiological functions. In the last year, she has mentored six undergraduate students and four PhD students.
Dr. Segerstrom appreciates the opportunity to mentor students and explained, "My students challenge me to deeply understand what we are studying and how we are approaching science. Are we doing the best we can? What more do we need to do before we really know the answer to a scientific question?" When considering students for undergraduate research, she values two characteristics, no matter what career stage, "First, being smart and intellectually curious generates ideas. Second, being conscientious and hardworking realizes the potential of those ideas. The first gets a lot of attention, but the second is equally, if not more, important."
"Being a researcher is a great job, because you get to pursue answers to the questions that interest you." Dr. Segerstrom continued, "Undergraduate students who do research get a taste of that pursuit, which can be frustrating but is more fulfilling and exciting." Thank you Dr. Segerstrom for your unwavering support of undergraduate research at the University of Kentucky. We are pleased to recognize your dedication this week as our Faculty Mentor of the Week.
Dr. Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. Her field of specialization is Structural Engineering. Dr. Gutierrez Soto is also the director of the Multidisciplinary Smart Structures Knowledge Research Lab at the University of Kentucky. Her specific research interests include sustainable and humanitarian engineering, smart structures, multi-hazard resilience, vibration control, game theory, and green engineering to name a few.
While this is her first year at UK, Dr. Gutierrez Soto has already mentored five undergraduate students and two graduate students. When asked about her role as a research mentor, she explained, "I find it rewarding to be a mentor, because I had great mentors in my life that influenced the person I am today. Working with my mentees opened new avenues and viewpoints to solve an interesting problem. We are working together to make a difference in protecting structures from natural disasters." When looking for an undergraduate research mentee, Dr. Gutierrez Soto looks for "an undergraduate that is self-motivated. Someone that not only has the drive to carry on the tasks at hand, but also comes to the meetings with creative new ideas to take the project to the next level."
Dr. Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto values research and supports the undergraduate research experience at UK. When asked about the value of an undergraduate student engaging in research, she replied, "Research experience is one way to learn more about oneself and see the adventure that lies in the unknown. Research can be challenging and is supposed to be, because you are in nthe path of creating new knowledge; no matter how small, you are contributing and impacting the field."
Thank you Dr. Gutierrez Soto for your continued support and encouragement of undergraduate research. Your dedication makes a profound difference to students at the University of Kentucky. We are pleased to recognize you as this week's research Faculty Mentor of the Week.
Dr. Margaret Mohr-Schroeder is an Associate Professor of mathematics education in the Department of STEM Education, where she is also the Associate Deam of Clinical Preparation and Partnerships within the College of Education. Dr. Mohr-Schroeder enjoys researching pre-service teacher Mathematics Education, Mathematics Knowledge for Teaching, and Assessment. In the last year, Dr. Mohr-Schroeder has mentored 2 undergraduate research students. When asked about her role as a mentor, she replied, "I love working with undergraduate students! I love the fresh and innocent perspective they bring to a project. Watching them analyze data and discuss the results and their impact gives me a renewed sense of purpose. Further, the lens through which they analyze the data provides a different generational take, which in our work in education, is extremely important! They often times have insights that we would not traditionally think of."
When considering a student for undergraduate research, Dr. Mohr-Schroeder looks for students with enthusiasm for learning new things, persistence, and critical thinking skills. She explains, "Communication skills are of great value, as well, but I found those to be easier to teach than the former characteristics."
Dr. Margaret Mohr-Schroeder supports and values undergraduate research at UK and explained,"I think it's important to create more acces to the high quality undergraduate research experiences offered at UK, because I think it opens more opportunities for our students. Through undergraduate research opportunities, they get to explore and investigate a whole other world that will hopefully have a long term impact. The skills gained through an undergraduate research experience may not have direct connections to their future careers, but the 21st century knowledge and skills gained through these experiences will enable them to be better prepared UK graduates."
Thank you for your dedication and support of undergraduate research at UK. The Office of Undergraduate Reseach is pleased to recognize Dr. Margaret Mohr-Schroeder as this week's Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Jessica Houlihan is a Lecturer in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition in the College of Agriculture and PA-C in the Department of Pediatrics at the Kentucky Children's Hospital. She is interested in clinical and community-based research, quality improvement research, preventative and primary clinical care, women's health issues, and teaching/precepting students. In the past year, Houlihan has mentored approximately 60 undergraduate seniors that are enrolled in the DHN 474 and 475 Research Theory and Application class. Ms. Houlihan explains, "Being a mentor has helped me to continue to see the value of research and the research process. My goal is to help students feel confident as researchers and have the interest to pursue research endeavors in their future careers." She continues, "I am amazed at the thought process and research curiosity of the students I have worked with over the years. Often students have questions and concerns regarding health disparities that they hope to answer through research."
When looking for an undergraduate research mentee, Houlihan appreciates students with a natural curiosity and critical thinking skills. When asked about the value of undergraduate students engaging in research, she replied "Research activity in undergraduate students builds confidence and strengthens critical thinking skills. It is a great transition process for upper-level students to prepare for careers or graduate education."
Thank you Jessica Houlihan for your continued support and encouragement of undergraduate research. Your dedication makes a profound difference to students at the University of Kentucky!
Dr. Samuel Awuah is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences. Dr. Awuah's research focuses on innovative drug discovery through computer-aided drug design, genetic editing, and rigorous chemical synthesis of organic and inorganic small molecule probes to interograte human biology processes and disease states towards new therapeutics. His laboratory is pivoted on three overarching themes involving drug discovery, chemical biology, and chemical immunology. In the past year, Dr. Awuah has mentored five undergraduate students.
When asked how mentoring adds value to his life, Dr. Awuah explains, "Working with talented undergraduate students at UK constantly stimulates personal learning as they ask important scientific questions that I would not under normal circumstances think about. They bring great enthusiasm and energy to my research program becuase of their desire to make discoveries." When considering an undergraduate research mentee, Dr. Awuah looks for students who are "passionate about solving problems using science as the vehicle." He also appreciates "traits of persistence and hard work" in his research mentees.
Dr. Samuel Awuah supports and values undergraduate research at UK and notes, "Our future scientific breakthrough lies in training undergraduate researchers." Thank you Dr. Awuah for your continued support and dedication! We are honored to recognize Dr. Samual Awuah as this week's Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Dr. Yang Jiang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine. She is also an affiliated faculty member of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, and of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Center at the College of Medicine. Dr. Jiang's research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception and cognition in healthy and clinical populations. In the past year, Dr. Jiang has mentored eight undergraduate students.
"It has been a gratifying experience to work with talented undergraduates through various UK undergraduate programs, such as Honors College and STEMCats. I have learned a lot from these students who have majors and minors in neuroscience, psychology, biology, public health, history, German, and engineering," she notes, "I feel rewarded through their achievements including getting into Ivy League universities, medical schools, or winning an undergraduate teaching award for assisting research training."
When asked what Dr. Jiang looks for in an undergraduate research mentee, she replied, "What I look for in a student is his/her research interests and passion and willingness to work for their goals. The most successful students in behavioral and clinical neuroscience are those who are self-motivated, excited to learn new skills, and team-players." She believes that "being a mentor comes with tremendous responsibility for guiding and developing a mentee's mind and soul, beyond simply passing on knowledge." She continues, "I have seen time after time that research accomplishment is a great predictor for undergraduates' future success. I am most proud when students tell me that their research experience has helped and shaped them into achieving bigger dreams."
The Office of Undergraduate Research would like to thank Dr. Yang Jiang for her dedication and support of undergraduate research. We greatly appreciate your efforts and celebrate you as this week's Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Dr. Gail Hoyt is a Professor of Economics and Gatton College Teaching Fellow in UK's Gatton College of Business & Economics. Dr. Hoyt is the co-coordinator for the Lab for Economics and Accounting Proficiency. Gail has won numerous teaching awards including the UK Alumni Association Great Teacher Award, the UK Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching, and the Kenneth Elzinga Distinguished Teacher Award from the Southern Economic Association. Dr. Hoyt's dedication to education and mentoring makes such a difference to her students and mentees. Thank you Dr. Hoyt for your support and encouragement of undergraduate research!
Dr. Ana Liberato is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Graduate Studies in the Sociology Department in the College of Arts & Science. Her research interests include race, ethnicity, and gender and their interplay with political identity and political attitudes. Dr. Liberato's role as mentor giver her "satisfaction and pure joy from my successful mentees". She explains that "through interactions with them, I "renew" the love for my career and the energies and commitment needed for the constant pursue of effective teaching." When asked what she looks for in an undergraduate research mentee, she replied that she wants students to be "engaged, open-minded, and reliable. I feel I can work through any issue if these characteristics are present."
Dr. Ana Liberato supports and values undergraduate research at UK and explained, "Research can be a vehicle for multiple realizations by students in regard to what they are learning, what they can do with it, how they think, what they need academically and skills wise, and what really matters to them." Thank you Dr. Liberato for your continued support and dedication! We are honored to recognize Dr. Liberato as this week's Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Dr. John D'Orazio is a Professor of Pediatrics in the UK College of Medicine, as well as the Interim Director of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Dr. D'Orazio is a physician scientist who combines a clinical career in pediatric hematology/oncology, caring for children with cancer and blood diseases, with melanoma and melanocyte research. Over the last year, Dr. D'Orazio has mentored 4 students in his lab and many others in the hospital as clinical observers onn Pediatric Hematology/Oncology rounds.
Dr. D'Orazio enjoys mentoring undergraduate students and explains, "Though it doesn't happen with every student, it is rewarding to see the spark of curiosity lit by scientific discovery. I enjoy energizing a love of research in students. A good mentor-mentee relationship goes both ways - the mentor helps give perspective and guidance, while the mentee brings fresh ideas and a sense of untapped potential." When considering an undergraduate mentee, he looks for a student with an innate scientific curiosity.
When asked about the importance of undergraduate research, Dr. D'Orazio replied, "Why should students engage in undergraduate research? At some point in every student's undergraduate studies, she or he should question what they're being taught. Where did the "facts" come from in the textbooks they're learning from? - they came from research! When a student is no longer satisfied to accept knowledge simply by passive absorption, but feels the need to create knowledge by discovery, then they are ready to do research."
Thank you Dr. John D'Orazio for your dedication and support of undergraduate research at UK.
Susie Thiel is a multi-media artist, choreographer, performer and educator. She is the Director of the Dance Program and Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Kentucky. Over the past year, Ms. Thiel has mentored 10 undergraduate students and explained, "I work hard to teach my students the importance of dance research and practice as research. Most students do not realize the importance of dance scholarship or that dance performance and choreography is research. I help my students expand on their artistry to include a variety of research methodologies and methods, as well as gain new perspectives that can be interwoven into choreographic endeavors."
When looking for mentees, Susie looks for students with questions, someone that wants to employ collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches. Ms. Thiel told us about one of her former undergraduate research students who was a dance minor and also in her third year of medical school at UK. This student's research was based on biological science and dance and culminated into the resulting work, A Production on the Production of Cortisol: Glucocorticoids Made Personal that explored how stress impacted a person physically, mentally, and physiologically.
Susie believes "it is crucial for students to begin to conduct research at the undergraduate level as they are the future dance makers and scholars. Student research at the University of Kentucky provides the student with a foundation to conduct research in their fields. Thank you Susie Thiel for your dedication and support of undergraduate research at UK.
Dr. Sarah Kercsmar is Director of Undergraduate Studies and CLM Assistant Professor in the College of Health Sciences. Dr. Kercsmar loves teaching and working with students, from the very first year until graduation. She especially likes trying out new teaching methods and active learning tools to help students learn through hands-on experience. Her research interests include the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, service-learning, and population level public health interventions.
Thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to recognize Dr. Sarah Kercsmar as this week’s Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Dr. Christia Brown is Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology, as well as the Director of Center for Equality and Social Justice. Over the past year, Dr. Brown has mentored 15 students. When asked how her role as a mentor creates value in her life, she explained, "I am deeply inspired by my mentees. The most rewarding part of my job is helping students develop a passion for research and a drive to ask the kinds of questions that can improve the world." Dr. Brown enjoys when students get excited "by the work we're doing and helps me see the research with new eyes."
When looking for mentees, Dr. Brown appreciates students who have a strong work ethic, inquisitive and passionate, and those who can bring a diverse perspective to the conversation.
Thank you Dr. Christia Brown for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students.
Puleo joined UK in 1991 after receiving his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He became director of the Center for Biomedical Engineering (now the F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D. Department of Biomedical Engineering) in 2005 and associate dean for research and graduate studies in 2015. He received UK’s Excellence in Teaching for Biomedical Engineering in 2011, 2013 and 2015 and the College of Engineering Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research in 2013.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, Dr. Puleo mentored one high school student, two undergraduates, three graduate students, one postdoctoral dental resident, and two postdoctoral scholars. When asked about how his role as a mentor has added value to his life, he replied, "As cliche as it sounds, mentoring students is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a faculty member...I view guiding young researchers as they begin their careers in science and engineering as a critically important responsibility of faculty at a top level research university." Dr. Puleo takes great pride in mentoring students and meets individually with his "lab folks" on Fridays as "that gives me something to look forward to at the end of the week." When looking for undergraduate student researchers, Dr. Puleo not only looks for motivation and grit, but also questions why the student wants to get involved in research, as well as their interests and desired career pathway. "Regarding grit, will the student be self-motivated, rise to independence, and be persistent in the face of challenges, such as when a research experiment does not go as planned? Gift is a key attribute not just for conducting research, but for success beyond the university."
Dr. Puleo is a true advocate for undergraduate research and we are pleased to recognize him as this week's Facutly Mentor of the Week.
Dr. Joao Costa is an Assistant Professor in Dairy Sciences at the Department of Animal Sciences. Over the past year, Dr. Costa has mentored 5 graduate, 12 undergraduates and 3 undergraduates from France as well as a section of the StemCats research mentorship program in Animal behavior.
When looking for mentees, Dr. Costa looks for students with a motivation to learn, professionalism, and responsibilityl. Dr. Costa believes that students should be motivated to explore and learn from the opportunities that are given to them during this fundamental period of their lives at the same time that they are learning the essential professionalism that will help them in being successful in life.
Thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to recognize Dr. Joao Costa as this week’s Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Dr. DaMaris B. Hill is an Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing in the College of Arts and Sciences. Over the past year, Dr. Hill has mentored many over 15 students including graduate students across many colleges at the University of Kentucky. When looking for mentees, Dr. Hill looks for students with commitment, creativity, and vision. Dr. Hill believes that students should engage in undergraduate research "in order explore and engage with their interests in a way that can impact their "glocal" community."
Thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to recognize Dr. DaMaris B. Hill as this week’s Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Rebekah Radtke is an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky. She has mentored 4 students and has said that mentoring students brings vibrancy to her work and allows her to think about her research from a different perspective. She says mentees have influenced how she approaches her research by providing valuable insights and energy to projects that impact our communities.
When looking for a student to mentor, she looks for self-directed, passionate students who are also good comunnicators. Thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to recognize Rebekah Radtke as this week’s Faculty Mentor of the Week!
Dr. Amanda Adams is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky. She has over 20 referred publications and has been working with students in research at the university since 2011. Working at the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, she has involved her investigations around models of ‘stress’ in particular how the process of weaning, as a model of stress, impacts immune and metabolic functions. Her research is focused on understanding how endocrine disorders —Particularly, Equine #Cushing’s disease— affects the immune response of aging horses.
Thank you Dr. Adams for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students.
This week our Faculty Mentor of the Week is Dr. Martina Vasil! Dr. Vasil is an Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of the Orff Schulwerk and Dalcroze Summer Institute. She’s mentored eight undergraduate music students over the past year. When she looks for undergraduate mentees, she looks for curiosity, a natural propensity for writing and thinking, and a drive to learn more on a topic that interests them!
Dr. Vasil's role as a mentor evolved from her love of having mentors throughout her life. "Mentors have helped me to grow my knowledge in the field, gain confidence in my own thinking and ability to communicate my ideas, and take advantage of professional development and research opportunities. It has been extremely rewarding to give back and become a mentor myself to provide the same benefits to others. I have learned more about life and how people learn best from my students and have expanded my knowledge according to my students’ specific research and teaching interests. In many cases, I have gained new friends as my mentees have graduated and become professionals in our field of music education."
When asked about the value of undergraduate research, Dr. Vasil explained, "It is valuable for undergraduate music education majors to do research so that there is an empirical base for their teaching. Understanding why we do what we do and best practices only strengthen our pedagogy and impact on the field. Further, providing a platform for undergraduates to showcase their research (whether as a “Ted Talk” as I did with my MUS 361 class or a research poster) instills confidence in students that their ideas and curiosity have value and furthers their drive to continue to be reflective and responsive teachers."
Thank you Dr. Vasil for your continued support and encouragement of undergraduate research. Your dedication makes a profound difference to students at the University of Kentucky.

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mentors make a difference! the office of undergraduate research officially launched our research faculty mentor of the week recognition on august 28, 2017. each week our office will highlight one of our outstanding and very much appreciated research faculty mentors who offer leadership and support of our undergraduate student researchers.
dr. babak bazrgari is an associate professor of biomedical engineering in the college of engineering. dr. bazrgari is also the director of the human musculoskeletal biomechanics lab with research focusing on the mechanical behaviors of the active neuromuscular and the passive musculoskeletal systems in the human body, and aims at controlling and managing musculoskeletal disorders. in the last year, dr. bazrgari has mentored eight graduate students and eight undergraduate students.
mentoring is a great opportunity to deliver a rewarding and potentially life-changing experience for both the mentor and the mentee. "mentoring students for me has not only involved giving and coaching, but equally learning from students," dr. bazrgari explained, "particularly as related to differences in individuals' strengths and weaknesses, and how those personal characteristics can be properly implemented or managed to achieve one's goals in day-to-day life." when considering an undergraduate student for his lab, he appreciates a student's strong desire to learn, a willingness to accept responsibility, persistence, and hard work.
when asked about the value of undergraduate research, dr. bazrgari replied, "getting involved in undergraduate research will enhance the educational experience of undergraduate students. it allows them to better realized the applicability of materials covered in the classroom and helps them develop important skills that can be leveraged toward achieving their career and educaitonal goals."
thank you dr. babk bazrgari for your support of undergraduate research at the university of kentucky! we greatly appreciate the outstanding mentoring dr. bazrgari provides and the difference he is making for so many uk undergraduates.
dr. martin nielsen is an associate professor and schlaikjer professor in equine infectious disease in the college of agriculture, food and environment with research interests including equine parasitology, parasite control programs, and anthelmintic resistance. in the last year, dr. nielsen has mentored ten undergraduate students and four graduate students.
dr. nielsen is a dedicated supporter of undergraduate research and explained how mentoring adds value to his life, "mentoring undergraduate students is one of the most rewarding activities in my work life. hosting an undergraduate student is an opportunity to provide an experience that could be life-changing. most of them come to me because they are curious about research and want to find out whether it might be something for them. we always need help with our many projects, so we provide some training in our laboratory methods and have the students start out working on some of those projects. after a while, many of them develop an interest in doing more and we encourage them to work on their own projects. i engage my graduate students in mentoring and supervising these students and help them develop a project idea. when we get to this point, it starts being really fun." he takes great pride in mentoring and developing undergraduate research students and aims to give them "an experience as a part of a research team, where people work together and help each other." neilsen is proud of his undergraduate students' efforts, "most of my undergraduate students have published their work in peer-reviewed research journals, and several have presented their work at scientific conferences. needless to say that those are both tremendous achievements for undergraduate students. whether they decide to pursue graduate studies or not, i consider such a research experience invaluable."
when looking for an undergraduate research mentee, dr. nielsen found that uk "is just full of smart, talented, hard-working and motivated young people, so i don't need to do much in terms of vetting or selecting the right students. that's our gold." nielsen's passion for mentoring and research is tremendous. "in this day and age, there is no shortage of information available, and a lot of it is misrepresented, misinterpreted, and cherry-picked," he continued, "as a higher learning institution we should aim at educating our student to acquire and assess information in an unbiased manner. research experience is key to achieve this."
thank you dr. martin nielsen for your support of undergraduate research! we greatly appreciate the outstanding mentoring dr. nielsen provides and the difference he is making for so many uk undergraduates.
dr. suzanne segerstrom is a professor of psychology in the college of arts and sciences with research interests including personality, self-regulation, and health. dr. segerstrom's research primarily addresses the influence of individual differences in personality, cognition, and emotion on psychological health and physiological functions. in the last year, she has mentored six undergraduate students and four phd students.
dr. segerstrom appreciates the opportunity to mentor students and explained, "my students challenge me to deeply understand what we are studying and how we are approaching science. are we doing the best we can? what more do we need to do before we really know the answer to a scientific question?" when considering students for undergraduate research, she values two characteristics, no matter what career stage, "first, being smart and intellectually curious generates ideas. second, being conscientious and hardworking realizes the potential of those ideas. the first gets a lot of attention, but the second is equally, if not more, important."
"being a researcher is a great job, because you get to pursue answers to the questions that interest you." dr. segerstrom continued, "undergraduate students who do research get a taste of that pursuit, which can be frustrating but is more fulfilling and exciting." thank you dr. segerstrom for your unwavering support of undergraduate research at the university of kentucky. we are pleased to recognize your dedication this week as our faculty mentor of the week.
dr. mariantonieta gutierrez soto is an assistant professor in the department of civil engineering. her field of specialization is structural engineering. dr. gutierrez soto is also the director of the multidisciplinary smart structures knowledge research lab at the university of kentucky. her specific research interests include sustainable and humanitarian engineering, smart structures, multi-hazard resilience, vibration control, game theory, and green engineering to name a few.
while this is her first year at uk, dr. gutierrez soto has already mentored five undergraduate students and two graduate students. when asked about her role as a research mentor, she explained, "i find it rewarding to be a mentor, because i had great mentors in my life that influenced the person i am today. working with my mentees opened new avenues and viewpoints to solve an interesting problem. we are working together to make a difference in protecting structures from natural disasters." when looking for an undergraduate research mentee, dr. gutierrez soto looks for "an undergraduate that is self-motivated. someone that not only has the drive to carry on the tasks at hand, but also comes to the meetings with creative new ideas to take the project to the next level."
dr. mariantonieta gutierrez soto values research and supports the undergraduate research experience at uk. when asked about the value of an undergraduate student engaging in research, she replied, "research experience is one way to learn more about oneself and see the adventure that lies in the unknown. research can be challenging and is supposed to be, because you are in nthe path of creating new knowledge; no matter how small, you are contributing and impacting the field."
thank you dr. gutierrez soto for your continued support and encouragement of undergraduate research. your dedication makes a profound difference to students at the university of kentucky. we are pleased to recognize you as this week's research faculty mentor of the week.
dr. margaret mohr-schroeder is an associate professor of mathematics education in the department of stem education, where she is also the associate deam of clinical preparation and partnerships within the college of education. dr. mohr-schroeder enjoys researching pre-service teacher mathematics education, mathematics knowledge for teaching, and assessment. in the last year, dr. mohr-schroeder has mentored 2 undergraduate research students. when asked about her role as a mentor, she replied, "i love working with undergraduate students! i love the fresh and innocent perspective they bring to a project. watching them analyze data and discuss the results and their impact gives me a renewed sense of purpose. further, the lens through which they analyze the data provides a different generational take, which in our work in education, is extremely important! they often times have insights that we would not traditionally think of."
when considering a student for undergraduate research, dr. mohr-schroeder looks for students with enthusiasm for learning new things, persistence, and critical thinking skills. she explains, "communication skills are of great value, as well, but i found those to be easier to teach than the former characteristics."
dr. margaret mohr-schroeder supports and values undergraduate research at uk and explained,"i think it's important to create more acces to the high quality undergraduate research experiences offered at uk, because i think it opens more opportunities for our students. through undergraduate research opportunities, they get to explore and investigate a whole other world that will hopefully have a long term impact. the skills gained through an undergraduate research experience may not have direct connections to their future careers, but the 21st century knowledge and skills gained through these experiences will enable them to be better prepared uk graduates."
thank you for your dedication and support of undergraduate research at uk. the office of undergraduate reseach is pleased to recognize dr. margaret mohr-schroeder as this week's faculty mentor of the week!
jessica houlihan is a lecturer in the department of dietetics and human nutrition in the college of agriculture and pa-c in the department of pediatrics at the kentucky children's hospital. she is interested in clinical and community-based research, quality improvement research, preventative and primary clinical care, women's health issues, and teaching/precepting students. in the past year, houlihan has mentored approximately 60 undergraduate seniors that are enrolled in the dhn 474 and 475 research theory and application class. ms. houlihan explains, "being a mentor has helped me to continue to see the value of research and the research process. my goal is to help students feel confident as researchers and have the interest to pursue research endeavors in their future careers." she continues, "i am amazed at the thought process and research curiosity of the students i have worked with over the years. often students have questions and concerns regarding health disparities that they hope to answer through research."
when looking for an undergraduate research mentee, houlihan appreciates students with a natural curiosity and critical thinking skills. when asked about the value of undergraduate students engaging in research, she replied "research activity in undergraduate students builds confidence and strengthens critical thinking skills. it is a great transition process for upper-level students to prepare for careers or graduate education."
thank you jessica houlihan for your continued support and encouragement of undergraduate research. your dedication makes a profound difference to students at the university of kentucky!
dr. samuel awuah is an assistant professor of chemistry in the college of arts & sciences. dr. awuah's research focuses on innovative drug discovery through computer-aided drug design, genetic editing, and rigorous chemical synthesis of organic and inorganic small molecule probes to interograte human biology processes and disease states towards new therapeutics. his laboratory is pivoted on three overarching themes involving drug discovery, chemical biology, and chemical immunology. in the past year, dr. awuah has mentored five undergraduate students.
when asked how mentoring adds value to his life, dr. awuah explains, "working with talented undergraduate students at uk constantly stimulates personal learning as they ask important scientific questions that i would not under normal circumstances think about. they bring great enthusiasm and energy to my research program becuase of their desire to make discoveries." when considering an undergraduate research mentee, dr. awuah looks for students who are "passionate about solving problems using science as the vehicle." he also appreciates "traits of persistence and hard work" in his research mentees.
dr. samuel awuah supports and values undergraduate research at uk and notes, "our future scientific breakthrough lies in training undergraduate researchers." thank you dr. awuah for your continued support and dedication! we are honored to recognize dr. samual awuah as this week's faculty mentor of the week!
dr. yang jiang is an associate professor in the department of behavioral science in the college of medicine. she is also an affiliated faculty member of the sanders-brown center on aging, and of the magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy center at the college of medicine. dr. jiang's research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception and cognition in healthy and clinical populations. in the past year, dr. jiang has mentored eight undergraduate students.
"it has been a gratifying experience to work with talented undergraduates through various uk undergraduate programs, such as honors college and stemcats. i have learned a lot from these students who have majors and minors in neuroscience, psychology, biology, public health, history, german, and engineering," she notes, "i feel rewarded through their achievements including getting into ivy league universities, medical schools, or winning an undergraduate teaching award for assisting research training."
when asked what dr. jiang looks for in an undergraduate research mentee, she replied, "what i look for in a student is his/her research interests and passion and willingness to work for their goals. the most successful students in behavioral and clinical neuroscience are those who are self-motivated, excited to learn new skills, and team-players." she believes that "being a mentor comes with tremendous responsibility for guiding and developing a mentee's mind and soul, beyond simply passing on knowledge." she continues, "i have seen time after time that research accomplishment is a great predictor for undergraduates' future success. i am most proud when students tell me that their research experience has helped and shaped them into achieving bigger dreams."
the office of undergraduate research would like to thank dr. yang jiang for her dedication and support of undergraduate research. we greatly appreciate your efforts and celebrate you as this week's faculty mentor of the week!
dr. gail hoyt is a professor of economics and gatton college teaching fellow in uk's gatton college of business & economics. dr. hoyt is the co-coordinator for the lab for economics and accounting proficiency. gail has won numerous teaching awards including the uk alumni association great teacher award, the uk provost's award for outstanding teaching, and the kenneth elzinga distinguished teacher award from the southern economic association. dr. hoyt's dedication to education and mentoring makes such a difference to her students and mentees. thank you dr. hoyt for your support and encouragement of undergraduate research!
dr. ana liberato is an associate professor of sociology and director of graduate studies in the sociology department in the college of arts & science. her research interests include race, ethnicity, and gender and their interplay with political identity and political attitudes. dr. liberato's role as mentor giver her "satisfaction and pure joy from my successful mentees". she explains that "through interactions with them, i "renew" the love for my career and the energies and commitment needed for the constant pursue of effective teaching." when asked what she looks for in an undergraduate research mentee, she replied that she wants students to be "engaged, open-minded, and reliable. i feel i can work through any issue if these characteristics are present."
dr. ana liberato supports and values undergraduate research at uk and explained, "research can be a vehicle for multiple realizations by students in regard to what they are learning, what they can do with it, how they think, what they need academically and skills wise, and what really matters to them." thank you dr. liberato for your continued support and dedication! we are honored to recognize dr. liberato as this week's faculty mentor of the week!
dr. john d'orazio is a professor of pediatrics in the uk college of medicine, as well as the interim director of pediatric hematology and oncology. dr. d'orazio is a physician scientist who combines a clinical career in pediatric hematology/oncology, caring for children with cancer and blood diseases, with melanoma and melanocyte research. over the last year, dr. d'orazio has mentored 4 students in his lab and many others in the hospital as clinical observers onn pediatric hematology/oncology rounds.
dr. d'orazio enjoys mentoring undergraduate students and explains, "though it doesn't happen with every student, it is rewarding to see the spark of curiosity lit by scientific discovery. i enjoy energizing a love of research in students. a good mentor-mentee relationship goes both ways - the mentor helps give perspective and guidance, while the mentee brings fresh ideas and a sense of untapped potential." when considering an undergraduate mentee, he looks for a student with an innate scientific curiosity.
when asked about the importance of undergraduate research, dr. d'orazio replied, "why should students engage in undergraduate research? at some point in every student's undergraduate studies, she or he should question what they're being taught. where did the "facts" come from in the textbooks they're learning from? - they came from research! when a student is no longer satisfied to accept knowledge simply by passive absorption, but feels the need to create knowledge by discovery, then they are ready to do research."
thank you dr. john d'orazio for your dedication and support of undergraduate research at uk.
susie thiel is a multi-media artist, choreographer, performer and educator. she is the director of the dance program and assistant professor of theatre at the university of kentucky. over the past year, ms. thiel has mentored 10 undergraduate students and explained, "i work hard to teach my students the importance of dance research and practice as research. most students do not realize the importance of dance scholarship or that dance performance and choreography is research. i help my students expand on their artistry to include a variety of research methodologies and methods, as well as gain new perspectives that can be interwoven into choreographic endeavors."
when looking for mentees, susie looks for students with questions, someone that wants to employ collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches. ms. thiel told us about one of her former undergraduate research students who was a dance minor and also in her third year of medical school at uk. this student's research was based on biological science and dance and culminated into the resulting work, a production on the production of cortisol: glucocorticoids made personal that explored how stress impacted a person physically, mentally, and physiologically.
susie believes "it is crucial for students to begin to conduct research at the undergraduate level as they are the future dance makers and scholars. student research at the university of kentucky provides the student with a foundation to conduct research in their fields. thank you susie thiel for your dedication and support of undergraduate research at uk.
dr. sarah kercsmar is director of undergraduate studies and clm assistant professor in the college of health sciences. dr. kercsmar loves teaching and working with students, from the very first year until graduation. she especially likes trying out new teaching methods and active learning tools to help students learn through hands-on experience. her research interests include the scholarship of teaching and learning, service-learning, and population level public health interventions.
thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. the office of undergraduate research is pleased to recognize dr. sarah kercsmar as this week’s faculty mentor of the week!
dr. christia brown is professor and associate chair in the department of psychology, as well as the director of center for equality and social justice. over the past year, dr. brown has mentored 15 students. when asked how her role as a mentor creates value in her life, she explained, "i am deeply inspired by my mentees. the most rewarding part of my job is helping students develop a passion for research and a drive to ask the kinds of questions that can improve the world." dr. brown enjoys when students get excited "by the work we're doing and helps me see the research with new eyes."
when looking for mentees, dr. brown appreciates students who have a strong work ethic, inquisitive and passionate, and those who can bring a diverse perspective to the conversation.
thank you dr. christia brown for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students.
puleo joined uk in 1991 after receiving his ph.d. in biomedical engineering from rensselaer polytechnic institute in troy, new york. he became director of the center for biomedical engineering (now the f. joseph halcomb iii, m.d. department of biomedical engineering) in 2005 and associate dean for research and graduate studies in 2015. he received uk’s excellence in teaching for biomedical engineering in 2011, 2013 and 2015 and the college of engineering dean’s award for excellence in research in 2013.
during the 2017-2018 academic year, dr. puleo mentored one high school student, two undergraduates, three graduate students, one postdoctoral dental resident, and two postdoctoral scholars. when asked about how his role as a mentor has added value to his life, he replied, "as cliche as it sounds, mentoring students is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a faculty member...i view guiding young researchers as they begin their careers in science and engineering as a critically important responsibility of faculty at a top level research university." dr. puleo takes great pride in mentoring students and meets individually with his "lab folks" on fridays as "that gives me something to look forward to at the end of the week." when looking for undergraduate student researchers, dr. puleo not only looks for motivation and grit, but also questions why the student wants to get involved in research, as well as their interests and desired career pathway. "regarding grit, will the student be self-motivated, rise to independence, and be persistent in the face of challenges, such as when a research experiment does not go as planned? gift is a key attribute not just for conducting research, but for success beyond the university."
dr. puleo is a true advocate for undergraduate research and we are pleased to recognize him as this week's facutly mentor of the week.
dr. joao costa is an assistant professor in dairy sciences at the department of animal sciences. over the past year, dr. costa has mentored 5 graduate, 12 undergraduates and 3 undergraduates from france as well as a section of the stemcats research mentorship program in animal behavior.
when looking for mentees, dr. costa looks for students with a motivation to learn, professionalism, and responsibilityl. dr. costa believes that students should be motivated to explore and learn from the opportunities that are given to them during this fundamental period of their lives at the same time that they are learning the essential professionalism that will help them in being successful in life.
thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. the office of undergraduate research is pleased to recognize dr. joao costa as this week’s faculty mentor of the week!
dr. damaris b. hill is an associate professor of english and creative writing in the college of arts and sciences. over the past year, dr. hill has mentored many over 15 students including graduate students across many colleges at the university of kentucky. when looking for mentees, dr. hill looks for students with commitment, creativity, and vision. dr. hill believes that students should engage in undergraduate research "in order explore and engage with their interests in a way that can impact their "glocal" community."
thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. the office of undergraduate research is pleased to recognize dr. damaris b. hill as this week’s faculty mentor of the week!
rebekah radtke is an assistant professor at the university of kentucky. she has mentored 4 students and has said that mentoring students brings vibrancy to her work and allows her to think about her research from a different perspective. she says mentees have influenced how she approaches her research by providing valuable insights and energy to projects that impact our communities.
when looking for a student to mentor, she looks for self-directed, passionate students who are also good comunnicators. thank you for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students. the office of undergraduate research is pleased to recognize rebekah radtke as this week’s faculty mentor of the week!
dr. amanda adams is an associate professor at the university of kentucky. she has over 20 referred publications and has been working with students in research at the university since 2011. working at the maxwell h. gluck equine research center, she has involved her investigations around models of ‘stress’ in particular how the process of weaning, as a model of stress, impacts immune and metabolic functions. her research is focused on understanding how endocrine disorders —particularly, equine #cushing’s disease— affects the immune response of aging horses.
thank you dr. adams for all the efforts you put in research and for your dedication to undergraduate research and your undergraduate students.
this week our faculty mentor of the week is dr. martina vasil! dr. vasil is an assistant professor of music education and director of the orff schulwerk and dalcroze summer institute. she’s mentored eight undergraduate music students over the past year. when she looks for undergraduate mentees, she looks for curiosity, a natural propensity for writing and thinking, and a drive to learn more on a topic that interests them!
dr. vasil's role as a mentor evolved from her love of having mentors throughout her life. "mentors have helped me to grow my knowledge in the field, gain confidence in my own thinking and ability to communicate my ideas, and take advantage of professional development and research opportunities. it has been extremely rewarding to give back and become a mentor myself to provide the same benefits to others. i have learned more about life and how people learn best from my students and have expanded my knowledge according to my students’ specific research and teaching interests. in many cases, i have gained new friends as my mentees have graduated and become professionals in our field of music education."
when asked about the value of undergraduate research, dr. vasil explained, "it is valuable for undergraduate music education majors to do research so that there is an empirical base for their teaching. understanding why we do what we do and best practices only strengthen our pedagogy and impact on the field. further, providing a platform for undergraduates to showcase their research (whether as a “ted talk” as i did with my mus 361 class or a research poster) instills confidence in students that their ideas and curiosity have value and furthers their drive to continue to be reflective and responsive teachers."
thank you dr. vasil for your continued support and encouragement of undergraduate research. your dedication makes a profound difference to students at the university of kentucky.


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Motherboard Wiring - How to Reconnect?
Need help with motherboard wiring: I have an emachine motherboard that was replaced and all the wires were not reconnected including Front USB and Sound. Can anyone help?
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Most likely they are not proprietary sound drivers. Most laptops will use the Realtek drivers. You may also be able to get the drivers from your motherboard manufacturer's page. If you don't know your motherboard manufacturer, look for a little app called CPUID.
How to build a computer - that works?
Okay. So I took some components from an old computer and am trying to build a new one. I have a new 500w power supply, a new disc drive, a new case, a new Gigabyte ATX micro Motherboard, and I am using old DDR2 RAM (4 GB, which the MoBo says it supports) and an old HD.
I tried booting up without the drives or the HD attached. Everything powers on fine, the fans spin, I get one beep. Then invariably at some point, the computer loses power. The power loss comes at different times. Sometimes almost right away, sometimes I make it to the Windows XP or BIOS screen (but never further, it always crashes almost instantly). I don't have a CPU cooling fan, but I have the power one and the system one. I don't think that's the problem, but I'm running out of ideas here.
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I have a Hewlett Packard Compac desktop computer and the problem I have is a regular loss of graphics for no particular (or apparent) reason.
I regularly have to use a windows repair disc, which leads me to conclude I have a faulty computer.
What's the age of your pc? Have you replaced computer components recently? Or changed software? I need some more information from you before I can provide assistance or help.
Thanks, Kris. You may have just identified my problem, as I do not have a CPU cooler installed. The mobo and processor are new, and on startup the processor and RAM were detected. I'll get a fan and install that to see if it works.
Sounds like a bad CPU pin connection between the new motherboard and the CPU/Package from the old machine.
Often when transferring components back & forth like a CPU, the pins are not seated or aligned properly in the MOBO socket receptacle. Even if they are the pins from a used component or CPU may have slightly altered, 'corroded' or tarnished over time. Gently remove CPU & observe the pins, re-seat or lower back in the new socket, close & lock the gate lever. Re-install CPU Fan/Cooler assembly - most new Mobo's will shut down if there is NO CPU FAN attached - its should have a three pin connector, (the 3rd wire is for speed sensor).
hope this helps isolate the trouble.
Why Does USB Device Power Stay On After Shut Down?
Need some advice: why does the USB device power stay on after shut down of computer?
I was given a bunch of old computers and parts and using them to build my own computer!!
First, let me say that when I was a preschooler my mother would find,and give me, broken things to fix. Things like vacuum cleaners,radios clocks,toys - just about anything electrical.
So I learned about power supplies and drives etc. And (thanks to this site) I built a computer. It took me about 1 year to get the build done, operating and online. And the only money I spent was for a legal disc of Windows XP (no regrets). I did find that I had more fun building it than using it!
The only problem that I'm really having is that when the computer shuts down, the B+ power going to the USB ports and mouse port stays on. I guess that I need a schematic for the switching SCRs. Are they in the motherboard or the power supply? If anyone can help me on this, please email me.
Question: Is this a Memory Stick Problem?
When I turn on machine, the CPU horn emits three 'ti ti ti' for 3,4 times, before it starts, and after motherboard POST details, it shows a CPU fan error. After some time the system resumes operations. Please help me fix this issue.
Response from Chris: It is most likely that one of the memory modules of your PC has become defective or has been recently added to your system incorrectly.
The motherboard bios is telling you that the CPU fan is not turning fast enough to cool the main processor chip.
How long has it been since you had a look inside your system? You might be surprised at the amount of dust that can accumulate over time on memory stick(s) and also plug up the system and CPU fan assemblies!
Having trouble building my own computer.
I've gone through 3 different memory sticks all DDR3 dual chn 1600, 1800, 2000 (tried all different kinds only using one in the first slot for power ups).
I've gone step by step troubleshooting each part. Every thing powers on and looks in working order, vice either the CPU or some part of the Mother board.
Lights on the board come on and I get a flashing red light by the battery (not sure what that means and it's not in the MoBo manual).
I can't get to any bios set up or any indication that the processor is running.
Ive ruled out case shorts, memory, video cards and power supply.
Am I missing something simple or do I have major issue?
Are the hard drive and MOBO incompatible?
I'm almost in your shoes Nate. Hopefully my posting can give you some insight as well.
I am upgrading my brothers old ATA system which has an AYA HD and CD-RW/DVD player. The new is an AMD AM3 Phenom X4, 4GBDDR3 1333 memory, MSI 880GM-E43 mobo, 550W PS.
After installing the new parts, I booted and received one beep and then the screen comes up stating there was a hardware change, reboot or go to Safe Mode, Last Known...,Restart, Load Windows normally. After a restart, same thing.
I sent back the mobo after talking with MSI and put the new one in, same thing. Replaced memory, same thing. Disconnected everything but CPU, RAM, PS, and HD - same thing. Put old PC back together, and it boots. I also think it could be the CPU but that is pretty rare. I'm stuck myself.
Speeding up my computer is my goal. How do I do it?
Connect the hard disk in question to a working system.
Configure the hard disk as a 'slave' if the main disk is working as the master. NOTE: CHECK THE CONFIGURATION PATTERN ON THE LABEL OF THE HARD DISK.
Boot the system and access your computer folder.
Select the right format; i.e. when selecting the Drive, precisely choose either Drive D or E for your disk and then click open to access your files.
I need a new motherboard for my PC (it's crashed). I have an Asus P5N32-E SLI but can't seem to buy it any where. Is there a motherboard that you would recommend to replace it?
that the original is no longer working.
To keep using all of your existing hardware (because once you swap out the motherboard you need to consider how the other computer components work with the motherboard and at times you need to buy more computer parts), I would suggest getting a like-for-like replacement on Ebay-uk.
While Intel LGA 775 socket 'T' motherboards are no longer in production, you can still get a couple of new replacements from companies like Newegg but be aware that these are no longer supported (but usually warranteed – make sure you check that before buying), although they are still a good option for a desktop/server using an existing CPU but with the added RAM and USB upgrade.
Note: When upgrading your motherboard, if you decide to go to a newer version (rather than selecting the one of the like-for-like motherboards I recommended above) remember that you will likely need to replace other components (to keep your system 'in sync').
Talk to your local computer parts supplier and make sure you cost out what all the components would cost and then compare to replacing with a like-for-like motherboard – sometimes it's more cost-effective over the long term to rebuild your system with newer technology.
Let us know what you decided to do about upgrading motherboard!
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motherboard wiring - how to reconnect?
need help with motherboard wiring: i have an emachine motherboard that was replaced and all the wires were not reconnected including front usb and sound. can anyone help?
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most likely they are not proprietary sound drivers. most laptops will use the realtek drivers. you may also be able to get the drivers from your motherboard manufacturer's page. if you don't know your motherboard manufacturer, look for a little app called cpuid.
how to build a computer - that works?
okay. so i took some components from an old computer and am trying to build a new one. i have a new 500w power supply, a new disc drive, a new case, a new gigabyte atx micro motherboard, and i am using old ddr2 ram (4 gb, which the mobo says it supports) and an old hd.
i tried booting up without the drives or the hd attached. everything powers on fine, the fans spin, i get one beep. then invariably at some point, the computer loses power. the power loss comes at different times. sometimes almost right away, sometimes i make it to the windows xp or bios screen (but never further, it always crashes almost instantly). i don't have a cpu cooling fan, but i have the power one and the system one. i don't think that's the problem, but i'm running out of ideas here.
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i have a hewlett packard compac desktop computer and the problem i have is a regular loss of graphics for no particular (or apparent) reason.
i regularly have to use a windows repair disc, which leads me to conclude i have a faulty computer.
what's the age of your pc? have you replaced computer components recently? or changed software? i need some more information from you before i can provide assistance or help.
thanks, kris. you may have just identified my problem, as i do not have a cpu cooler installed. the mobo and processor are new, and on startup the processor and ram were detected. i'll get a fan and install that to see if it works.
sounds like a bad cpu pin connection between the new motherboard and the cpu/package from the old machine.
often when transferring components back & forth like a cpu, the pins are not seated or aligned properly in the mobo socket receptacle. even if they are the pins from a used component or cpu may have slightly altered, 'corroded' or tarnished over time. gently remove cpu & observe the pins, re-seat or lower back in the new socket, close & lock the gate lever. re-install cpu fan/cooler assembly - most new mobo's will shut down if there is no cpu fan attached - its should have a three pin connector, (the 3rd wire is for speed sensor).
hope this helps isolate the trouble.
why does usb device power stay on after shut down?
need some advice: why does the usb device power stay on after shut down of computer?
i was given a bunch of old computers and parts and using them to build my own computer!!
first, let me say that when i was a preschooler my mother would find,and give me, broken things to fix. things like vacuum cleaners,radios clocks,toys - just about anything electrical.
so i learned about power supplies and drives etc. and (thanks to this site) i built a computer. it took me about 1 year to get the build done, operating and online. and the only money i spent was for a legal disc of windows xp (no regrets). i did find that i had more fun building it than using it!
the only problem that i'm really having is that when the computer shuts down, the b+ power going to the usb ports and mouse port stays on. i guess that i need a schematic for the switching scrs. are they in the motherboard or the power supply? if anyone can help me on this, please email me.
question: is this a memory stick problem?
when i turn on machine, the cpu horn emits three 'ti ti ti' for 3,4 times, before it starts, and after motherboard post details, it shows a cpu fan error. after some time the system resumes operations. please help me fix this issue.
response from chris: it is most likely that one of the memory modules of your pc has become defective or has been recently added to your system incorrectly.
the motherboard bios is telling you that the cpu fan is not turning fast enough to cool the main processor chip.
how long has it been since you had a look inside your system? you might be surprised at the amount of dust that can accumulate over time on memory stick(s) and also plug up the system and cpu fan assemblies!
having trouble building my own computer.
i've gone through 3 different memory sticks all ddr3 dual chn 1600, 1800, 2000 (tried all different kinds only using one in the first slot for power ups).
i've gone step by step troubleshooting each part. every thing powers on and looks in working order, vice either the cpu or some part of the mother board.
lights on the board come on and i get a flashing red light by the battery (not sure what that means and it's not in the mobo manual).
i can't get to any bios set up or any indication that the processor is running.
ive ruled out case shorts, memory, video cards and power supply.
am i missing something simple or do i have major issue?
are the hard drive and mobo incompatible?
i'm almost in your shoes nate. hopefully my posting can give you some insight as well.
i am upgrading my brothers old ata system which has an aya hd and cd-rw/dvd player. the new is an amd am3 phenom x4, 4gbddr3 1333 memory, msi 880gm-e43 mobo, 550w ps.
after installing the new parts, i booted and received one beep and then the screen comes up stating there was a hardware change, reboot or go to safe mode, last known...,restart, load windows normally. after a restart, same thing.
i sent back the mobo after talking with msi and put the new one in, same thing. replaced memory, same thing. disconnected everything but cpu, ram, ps, and hd - same thing. put old pc back together, and it boots. i also think it could be the cpu but that is pretty rare. i'm stuck myself.
speeding up my computer is my goal. how do i do it?
connect the hard disk in question to a working system.
configure the hard disk as a 'slave' if the main disk is working as the master. note: check the configuration pattern on the label of the hard disk.
boot the system and access your computer folder.
select the right format; i.e. when selecting the drive, precisely choose either drive d or e for your disk and then click open to access your files.
i need a new motherboard for my pc (it's crashed). i have an asus p5n32-e sli but can't seem to buy it any where. is there a motherboard that you would recommend to replace it?
that the original is no longer working.
to keep using all of your existing hardware (because once you swap out the motherboard you need to consider how the other computer components work with the motherboard and at times you need to buy more computer parts), i would suggest getting a like-for-like replacement on ebay-uk.
while intel lga 775 socket 't' motherboards are no longer in production, you can still get a couple of new replacements from companies like newegg but be aware that these are no longer supported (but usually warranteed – make sure you check that before buying), although they are still a good option for a desktop/server using an existing cpu but with the added ram and usb upgrade.
note: when upgrading your motherboard, if you decide to go to a newer version (rather than selecting the one of the like-for-like motherboards i recommended above) remember that you will likely need to replace other components (to keep your system 'in sync').
talk to your local computer parts supplier and make sure you cost out what all the components would cost and then compare to replacing with a like-for-like motherboard – sometimes it's more cost-effective over the long term to rebuild your system with newer technology.
let us know what you decided to do about upgrading motherboard!
return to how to select the best motherboard.
or return to build your own computer home page.
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First of all, to be in love. The second way of being very happy is to be able to get the best out of yourself, whatever it is.
One can be more than once in love – that’s the most important thing. The great loves of my life are my husband of 45 years, my daughter, and my first husband. These were my three great loves, but I’ve had other ones in between. They might not have been as great, but how can you weigh love? You cannot put it on a scale.
To strive to get the best out of himself.
An inner and outer elegance.
Mandela. Also, artists and painters. I admire people who are creative.
In the mountains, climbing into beautiful places – anything that has to do with nature. I feel best in nature or near nature. And I was most happy, of course, when I was with my husband and we were in beautiful landscapes.
I lie sometimes to cover up whatever it is that needs to be covered up. I do not want to sound grandiose, but I sometimes feel I want to agree to make the questioner happy. But not often.
To be dishonest. Sometimes people have to be dishonest in order not to hurt, but if someone is basically dishonest, that is a different matter.
To know yourself is very difficult, and I cannot answer questions like this. I am not on an analyst’s sofa!
One of the many I admire is [19th-century female French novelist] George Sand.
My greatest regret is that I have not given out much, much more, because inside me there is much, much more that I would have liked to give. It sounds arrogant, but it is the truth: I do not feel I have given out even part of what I can give out.
I could say such and such a film or something, but I can also say that it has been to overcome situations that would make me unhappy. Or to have the important things in life. To have the value of not losing perspective, and keeping a sense of humour.

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first of all, to be in love. the second way of being very happy is to be able to get the best out of yourself, whatever it is.
one can be more than once in love – that’s the most important thing. the great loves of my life are my husband of 45 years, my daughter, and my first husband. these were my three great loves, but i’ve had other ones in between. they might not have been as great, but how can you weigh love? you cannot put it on a scale.
to strive to get the best out of himself.
an inner and outer elegance.
mandela. also, artists and painters. i admire people who are creative.
in the mountains, climbing into beautiful places – anything that has to do with nature. i feel best in nature or near nature. and i was most happy, of course, when i was with my husband and we were in beautiful landscapes.
i lie sometimes to cover up whatever it is that needs to be covered up. i do not want to sound grandiose, but i sometimes feel i want to agree to make the questioner happy. but not often.
to be dishonest. sometimes people have to be dishonest in order not to hurt, but if someone is basically dishonest, that is a different matter.
to know yourself is very difficult, and i cannot answer questions like this. i am not on an analyst’s sofa!
one of the many i admire is [19th-century female french novelist] george sand.
my greatest regret is that i have not given out much, much more, because inside me there is much, much more that i would have liked to give. it sounds arrogant, but it is the truth: i do not feel i have given out even part of what i can give out.
i could say such and such a film or something, but i can also say that it has been to overcome situations that would make me unhappy. or to have the important things in life. to have the value of not losing perspective, and keeping a sense of humour.


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Different types of knappable lithics (rocks you can flintknap with).

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this page is still in progress. however, we have a few links that may be of interest to you in the meantime.
different types of knappable lithics (rocks you can flintknap with).


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The S&P Global Platts Metals Meltdown series focuses on recent market developments in the coils market and takes a look at what topics will become important for the market in 2019. In this episode, Platts analyzes recent price drops that turned market sentiment bearish and are affecting long-term contract negotiations between European steel mills and the automotive industry. The podcast also gives an update on safeguard measures on steel imports that are due to expire in February.
This podcast is brought to you by Platts EMEA metals pricing reporters Len Griffin and Laura Varriale and is moderated by Platts EMEA Regional Manager Derivatives Robert Streeter.

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the s&p global platts metals meltdown series focuses on recent market developments in the coils market and takes a look at what topics will become important for the market in 2019. in this episode, platts analyzes recent price drops that turned market sentiment bearish and are affecting long-term contract negotiations between european steel mills and the automotive industry. the podcast also gives an update on safeguard measures on steel imports that are due to expire in february.
this podcast is brought to you by platts emea metals pricing reporters len griffin and laura varriale and is moderated by platts emea regional manager derivatives robert streeter.


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Early 19th century; later additions to outer and inner elevations of W steading wing. 2-storey, rectangular-plan 3-bay farmhouse with flanking Z-plan steading wings. Painted rubble, painted sandstone ashlar margined angles and window margins; coursed and squared dark rubble at N elevation of farmhouse with red sandstone ashlar doorpiece, window margins, quoins and eaves course; piended slate roof. 4- and 12-pane sash and case windows; tall end stacks. Arrow slit ventilators at S steading pavilions; ashlar-coped skews to steading.
N ELEVATION: farmhouse to centre. Panelled door with astragalled fanlight and Doric pilastered doorpiece to centre, window to left and right, 3 windows to 1st floor. Steading ranges slightly recessed to left and right with 2 windows to bays flanking farmhouse and window to outer gables. S ELEVATION: farmhouse recessed at centre with 3 windows to ground and 1st floor, flanked by steadfing bays with E and W ranges advanced at left and right terminating in gabled pavilions; various openings, cross-finial at inner gable of E pavilion, door and 3 arrow slit ventilators to S elevations of pavilions.
This farmhouse and steading is a good, relatively unaltered example of an 'improved' symmetrically-planned combined farmhouse and steading. The Old Statistical Account (1798) states that most farmhouses had been rebuilt within the last 10-12 years.
Robert J Naismith, BUILDINGS OF THE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE (1985), p170.

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early 19th century; later additions to outer and inner elevations of w steading wing. 2-storey, rectangular-plan 3-bay farmhouse with flanking z-plan steading wings. painted rubble, painted sandstone ashlar margined angles and window margins; coursed and squared dark rubble at n elevation of farmhouse with red sandstone ashlar doorpiece, window margins, quoins and eaves course; piended slate roof. 4- and 12-pane sash and case windows; tall end stacks. arrow slit ventilators at s steading pavilions; ashlar-coped skews to steading.
n elevation: farmhouse to centre. panelled door with astragalled fanlight and doric pilastered doorpiece to centre, window to left and right, 3 windows to 1st floor. steading ranges slightly recessed to left and right with 2 windows to bays flanking farmhouse and window to outer gables. s elevation: farmhouse recessed at centre with 3 windows to ground and 1st floor, flanked by steadfing bays with e and w ranges advanced at left and right terminating in gabled pavilions; various openings, cross-finial at inner gable of e pavilion, door and 3 arrow slit ventilators to s elevations of pavilions.
this farmhouse and steading is a good, relatively unaltered example of an 'improved' symmetrically-planned combined farmhouse and steading. the old statistical account (1798) states that most farmhouses had been rebuilt within the last 10-12 years.
robert j naismith, buildings of the scottish countryside (1985), p170.


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Magazine articles, a book of humorous, award-winning true short stories and two action-adventure novels are among Ger's published works.
VP-17 CRUISE BOOKS, VIDEOS, ETC.
Contributors Lee Trotter, Greg Lane and others.
Beave plays in a popular New York Irish rock band called Forthlin Road. Check 'em out by clicking the BEAVE'S PAGE button. But before the music, there was WAR! Read Beave's article "ZE-6 and the Mayaguez", also on his Artsy-Fartsy page.

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check out examples of don's great work and link to his facebook page to see much more.
magazine articles, a book of humorous, award-winning true short stories and two action-adventure novels are among ger's published works.
vp-17 cruise books, videos, etc.
contributors lee trotter, greg lane and others.
beave plays in a popular new york irish rock band called forthlin road. check 'em out by clicking the beave's page button. but before the music, there was war! read beave's article "ze-6 and the mayaguez", also on his artsy-fartsy page.