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COLLEGE STRATEGY GROWS AND TRIUMPHS IN CORPORATE

Nature’s Bounty 2

The Beautiful Fra-gility of Language Page 8

Feature ArticleFrom the Dorm to Corporate America Page 20

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From the Editor:

Dear Que Viva! Friends,

We are pleased to bring you our June edition with a variety of topics.

For those of us who want to take a little break from the daily notes on Facebook or Twitter, which we also use by the way, we want to bring you some information that might be fun for you. At the same time we bring you substance that may be of benefit to you.

We have some real life stories that are touching, in the case of Maria Konnikova, she shares a touching story of how she fell in love with language and the impact it has had on her life. She now writes for Scientific American and graciously agreed to have us share her story.

We bring to you some practical information from Attorney Roy Dominguez on a very relevant topic, texting while driving. This is an everyday topic of conversation and given the importance of safety on our roadways especially as the nice weather arrives, we urge you to please be careful on the nation’s highways and by-ways.

Dr. Marisa Garcia-Verdugo from Purdue University highlights educational trends for Hispanics at the university level and offers very interesting reading.

Our diverse team of writers brings you additional information that proves to be fresh and vibrant. Don’t miss our piece on the Indianapolis Zoo, it is quite a place to visit and you will have a panoramic view right here on line. Hopefully with the nice weather you have the opportunity to visit.

Our feature story relates to Mr. Alfonso Barrera, a Chicago area native who started his company while he was in college at De Paul University. He shared many interesting ideas and has a very strong network that may be of assistance to many of our readers. We encourage you to read his story as it is both inspiring, informative and above all very useful.

We thank you for your readership and want to listen to your opinions about our team of folks who make Que Viva! the vibrant publication it is. We absolutely love to do this month in and month out and would love your feedback.

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3Que Viva! Editorial

5Guest ColumnEmpowering Latino Families in Education – Danny Lopez

7Diversity SectionOverly Defined – Rarely Implemented – jamal smith

8Culture SectionThe Beautiful Fragility of Language - Maria Konnikova, Ph.D.

11Education SectionDigital Learning - Karen Cator

12Entertainment Section ndianapolis Zoo - Que Viva! Indiana Staff

16International Awareness SectionHispanics in the University - Marisa Garcia-Verdugo, Ph.D

18feature articleCollege Strategy Triumphs in Corporate America - Que Viva! Staff 25business sectionWhere are the Hispanics - Pablo Schneider

28legal sectionTexting and Driving - Attorney Roy Dominguez

32summer programsKeeping Kids on Track: Indiana Youth Institute - Kate Coffman

33science sectionImages of our beautiful world - David Cedeño, Ph.D.

“La educación es la clave del futuro. La clave del destino del hombre y de su posibilidad de (de) actuar en un mundo mejor.” – Presidente John F. Kennedy

Los oficiales electos y los directores de organizaciones y agencias al nivel local, estatal, y federal demuestran frecuentemente la tendencia de hablar de temas importantes en términos bien entendidos por su contribuyentes. Es mejor decir, demuestran la gran capacidad de hacer lucir cualquier tema cien veces más complicado de lo que es en realidad.

Déjenme entonces abordar el tema de la reforma educa-cional y el proceso de darle aún más control sobre la educación a la familia de esta forma: la reforma educacional es algo positivo para la comunidad latina en Indiana.

El sistema educacional de Estados Unidos – creado en otra época, en otro clima social, y para otro tipo de estudiante – simplemente no se ha adaptado suficiente para mantenerse relevante para muchos de nuestros pupilos. Entendemos, a través de miles de investigaciones sobre el tema, que el ambiente en muchas escuelas públicas tradicionales no les ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprovechar de una educación diseñada a sus medidas. A pesar de este hecho las instituciones controlando nuestro sistema escolar han firmemente resistido los cambios necesarios para darle aún más control sobre la educación individual a la familia, de darles a los padres la habilidad de decidir el mejor camino para sus hijos. Pero gracias a los esfuerzos de líderes de ambos partidos, hemos empezado a otorgar a nuestras familias el poder de seleccionar la educación mejor para sus hijos y la gran responsabilidad de educarse sobre todas las diferentes opciones.

En Indiana, School Choice ya existe. En su primer año de existencia, casi 750 familias latinas aprovecharon del programa para trasladar a sus hijos a otra institución. Este año, el programa ha sido expandido y se espera que aún más estudiantes latinos participarán. Desafortunadamente, hasta ahora el departamento de educación estatal ha confiado que los distritos escolares y los grupos locales les estén proveyendo información sobre este programa directamente a familias. Sin embargo, yo he hablado con cientos de familias en diferentes partes del estado y muy pocas de ellas entienden bien sus opciones y derechos bajo la nueva ley.

El programa de School Choice es un recurso nuevo e importante para la comunidad latina no solo porque le da a los hispanos de bajos ingresos la oportunidad de matricular a sus hijos en escuelas religiosas, sino también porque le da a esas mismas familias la opción de seleccionar una escuela pública más exitosa. Cada familia ya puede controlar la calidad y el tipo de educación que reciba sus hijos, a pesar de ingreso o de la ubicación de su hogar.

Quiero quedar bien claro: la educación empieza en casa, y los padres son los maestros más importantes que tendrán sus hijos. El déficit entre el éxito escolar de los estudiantes caucásicos y el de los hispanos seguirá creciendo hasta que nuestras familias tengan la información necesaria para hacer buenas decisiones y el compromiso a desarrollar en sus hijos la disciplina y determinación que necesitarán para ser estudiantes ejemplares. Demasiados padres latinos dicen que quieren que sus hijos aprendan pero no están dispuestos de exigirles sus mejores esfuerzos. No existe legislación ni política pública que pueda arreglar la situación sin la participación activa de nuestras familias.

Nuevos Cambios en el Sistema Escolar les dan a los Padres Más Poder, Más ResponsabilidadBy danny lopez

Just recently I found myself sitting in a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Southern Indiana. Many things were discussed; most notably, an hour long discussion about the local economy and how the change in the local de-mographics was affecting everything from banking to the local market. Of course, I’ve had more of these discus-sions than I care to mention. However, what I found most interesting about this particular conversation was the Chamber member’s concerns that recent legislation would adversely affect their growth.

After the Chamber meeting I drove more than 90 miles to meet with a beleaguered superintendent who, amid a few alleged racially charged incidents, was facing an increasing amount of criticism from parents and community stakeholders. Her problem: the dis-trict’s student demographic make-up was changing faster than the adminis-tration that governed them. Solution: There was none. A bunch of talk about cultural competence and some pretext about budgetary restraints were the apex of the conversation.

Afterward, I drove another 140 miles to meet with executives from a

manufacturing plant eagerly trying to fill their shifts with a diverse group of individuals skilled enough to engineer their products and operate the machin-ery used in their plants. Their problem was twofold. First, the company’s target demographic was as varied as the world itself; however the location of the plant was limited to a relatively isolated and homogeneous commu-nity. Secondly, the skill-set needed to operate the machinery had evolved as much as the innovation needed from their engineers. Unfortunately, the background of the company’s candi-dates was as limited as the community it called home.

In retrospect, the day’s events con-firmed a few things for me. First of all, I needed an oil change and a good night’s sleep.

In theory, the Diversity conversa-tion seems to be as overdone as the housewife reality shows that appear to consume the majority of televi-sion air play. Over the years I’ve had countless conversations and numer-ous debates about Diversity. What is Diversity? Is Diversity important? Interestingly enough, the discussions haven’t changed much in the last 10

years. There are still pockets of people – young and old, rich and poor, black, white, red, and brown – who are still fighting for access. These people are fighting to be included in the process; to be at the table and not on the menu. Unfortunately, too much of the fight has been reduced to rhetoric. Time spent defining Diversity instead of implementing it.

Correspondingly, just as much time is spent contesting the idea of Di-versity. Why should I have to include someone because they are a [veteran or black or white or disabled]? Answer: You don’t and shouldn’t have to include anyone. However, we should all be inspired to include the most capable and incisive people we can find from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. Diversity (or variety, assortment, change) is, ironically, one of the few certainties you will find in American culture. It is here whether we accept it or not and its implemen-tation will undoubtedly serve all that embrace it well.

By Jamal Smith

DIVERSITYOverly defined and rarely implemented

Mr. Jamal Smith is the Senior Advisor on Minority Affairs for Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. He is also the Executive Director for the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.

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Alas, this is not how my first day of kindergarten went. Credit: Creative Commons, Archives New Zealand.

I remember my first day of school with such clarity that it might as well have happened last week. I was five, and I was starting in the local kindergarten, along with all the other kids my age. Except for one difference: I didn’t speak a word of English. Not a one. The only thing I knew how to do was write my own name—M-A-R-I-A—so that I could recognize it if the need arose. I practiced it over and over in the days leading up to that morning. It was my one safety net, the only thing I knew I could be sure of.

I was ushered off the school bus—my parents had walked me to the stop and fed me to the yellow monster, despite my protestation of a (very real, might I add) stomachache—and into a mob of other lost-looking little people. We made our way downstairs in a wobbly attempt at a line, and I was shown into a bright room with a sandbox in the corner. In the middle was a table with laminated cards on pieces of string. Our name cards. We were to find ours and put it on, that much I gathered from the flurry of activity. I was prepared. M-A-R-I-A.

But when I got to the table, M-A-R-I-A was not to be found. I looked again. I walked around to the other side of the table. I watched as the supply of cards dwindled down to one. And still I didn’t have my name. I could feel the threatening rumble of tears in the corners of my eyes, and it was all I could do not to burst out crying in front of my new classmates. The teacher, sensing my imminent distress, bent over and took the remaining card

from the table. She handed it to me with an encouraging smile. I shook my head. That wasn’t me. She tried again, thinking I didn’t understand, motioning for me to put the string over my head. But I understood only too well. My card was irretrievably lost. I wasn’t the somebody she thought I was. I burst into tears.

I’d been right. My card was nowhere to be found. I had been, on that first day, ushered into the wrong classroom. My room and my teacher, and—hurrah—my name card had been waiting next door the whole time.

***

We tend to take lan-guage for granted. Our memories of not under-standing it, of not being in control of it, of not being able to use it to communi-cate our needs, our wants, our desires, our emotions are, on the whole, bliss-fully nonexistent. As soon as we’re born, we’re able to pick out key features of the language that sur-rounds out—infants even a few hours old can already distinguish between dif-ferent rhythmic families, reacting differently to, say, English, in contrast to French or Japanese—and long before we can say our first word, we have a fairly good idea of what’s going on around us. We’re well-oiled language-acquiring machines. It’s like that old joke that somehow never gets old, of how wonderfully little children in France (or

Russia or insert your foreign country of choice) speak French. So young, and so fluent! And no accent in sight.

But if you stop to think about it for just a second, language, in all its rich com-plexity, is the last thing in the world that should make intuitive sense. However do we grasp it as quickly as we do? How do we remember it all (so much to memorize! so many irregularities and exceptions! but do you actually recall memorizing a single word, apart from when you were cramming for your SATs?). Where did it even come from to begin with? Some

of the greatest minds of our time—Noam Chomsky, Steven Pinker, to name just a few—have wrestled with these questions. But when it comes to the language we speak every day, we don’t tend to ever ask. We forget that there was a moment when

The beautiful fragility of languageBy Maria Konnikova

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we, too, had to learn, when we, too, didn’t know. It just seems so, well, so simple.

It’s not. I was lucky: I was very young, and had very good teachers. For my first few years in school, I would go to an ESL program for several hours during the day—I resented it, because it set me apart from the rest of the class, but in retrospect I can appreciate its effectiveness—and by the time the end of first grade rolled around, I’d almost forgotten the pain of not having the slightest glimmer of what was going on. I never had an accent. I didn’t have time to fall behind in reading

or writing. Lucky, indeed.For others, the story of language

acquisition is far more than a nice an-ecdote. There are the immigrants who move later in life and struggle for the rest of their lives with not being able to

speak without a foreign tinge—I even know families where parents can’t com-municate properly with their children: they don’t speak fluent English but never wanted the stigma of foreignness for their offspring and so made a point of not teach-ing them Russian; it kills me to see the contortions they go through in endless cycles of non-understanding—and there are the native speakers whose language machine is somehow thrown out of whack. Sometimes, the malfunction happens later in life—a stroke that renders someone unable to speak, painfully reacquiring the lost movements, letter by letter; a lesion

that leaves its victim babbling incoherently or repeating a syl-lable over and over and over or trying but failing to retrieve the proper word, which he knows is right there, just out of reach; a tumor that makes the process of communication no longer simple at all—and sometimes, it’s with us from birth—the various dyslexias that make the same thing that comes so naturally to most children come not at all to others, the developmental and cognitive quirks and turns that make language a constant struggle. But whatever the spe-cific case, the theme is constant: language is fragile. Our grasp of it, equally so. It’s not something to be taken for granted. Not at all.

***

I lied earlier. I never did forget the pain of being lost, without a single word to help me out of the confusion. That first day of kindergarten, I didn’t calm down when I was finally restored to the

proper classroom. If only it were that simple. Instead, I couldn’t stop crying, no matter what anyone did or said. I was inconsolable. And so, my teacher sent for reinforcements.

In what was to become an almost daily ritual, my older sister—my selfless, eternally patient saint of an older sister—was pulled from her sixth grade classroom upstairs to come and soothe the pain. Only then did I calm down—only to erupt again on the bus ride home, when I thought the driver had missed my stop, and I had no way of telling her that if she didn’t turn the bus around, I’d never get home. The cycle continued, over and over and over. Nearly every day, I cried. And nearly every day, my sister came to make it all better.

I remember the tears. I remember the embarrassment. I didn’t want to be the girl who was always crying. I just couldn’t help myself. It was too frustrating to never be able to say what I wanted or communicate what I felt. I wasn’t used to that helplessness, after all. Up to that point, I’d been just fine in my Russian world. Everyone understood me perfectly. And now that they didn’t? It all came out through my tear ducts.

Perhaps that’s where my love of language was first born, the knowledge that I should never take a single word for granted, that the understanding that seems so natural and matter-of-fact can be taken away just as easily as it was first given. Perhaps I should be thankful for those endless tears, after all.

The beautiful fragility of language

About the Author: Maria Konnikova, a writer living in New York City, is a doctoral candidate in Psychology at Columbia University.Her first book will be published by Viking in 2013. Follow on Twitter @mkonnikova.

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Today is Digital Learning Day! As teachers across the country welcome powerful learning technologies into the classroom, students are engaging and benefitting from enhanced opportunities to achieve.

Access to technology has become as im-portant to learning as access to a library, yet teachers remain the critical link between stu-dents and the content. As new, more mobile technologies have entered the classroom, often in the backpacks of students, teachers become orchestrators of projects and seek the best emerging digital environments for improving motivation, relevance and depth of learning.

Teachers are setting expectations for multiple revision cycles of student pro-ductions, made possible with professional tools for writing, composing music, creating video documentaries, and design. They are learning along with their students and modeling good questioning and Internet research strategies, assigning more complex and challenging projects and facilitating communication and collaboration even across borders.

Age used to be considered a barrier to technology use in the classroom, and we would call teachers “digital immigrants” and young students “digital natives.” But teachers have

evolved especially as technology has become increasingly easy to use and available. Like most educated adults, teachers use technology for personal activities – reading, writing, shopping, communicating with family and friends, seeking health advice and more – and they are also using technology for professional growth. In addition to finding resources on

myriad education related topics, they are joining communities of practice to learn with peers and publish and share their ideas and expertise.

Teachers unions and professional as-sociations are supporting the inclusion of digital learning. The American Federation of Teachers launched Share My Lesson, “a place where educators can come together to create and share their very best teaching resources”. The National Science Teachers Association maintains one of the most robust

online communities supporting thousands of science teachers nationwide.

Last August, we launched Connected Educator Month. Over 150 organizations participated, offering close to 100,000 hours of online professional learning, with offerings such as book groups, challenges and contests, discussions, webinars, as well as interactions focused on everything from how to manage the first six weeks of school to how to create your personal learning network. The archives of the sessions are all online. The most common sentiment we heard was that “every month should be connected educator month”. Yes, and every day should be Digital Learning Day!

The education profession is as complex and challenging as it is rewarding. There is plenty to learn but luckily, the opportunity to learn has never been greater. And today

– Digital Learning Day – we celebrate and thank all those educators who are leading the way.

Every Day Should BeDigital Learning Dayby Karen Cator


Located in White River State Park, the Indianapolis Zoo is a 64-acre triple-accredited zoological and botanical complex where animals, plants and people connect through education, exhibition, conservation and research. The Zoo takes pride in providing year-round and lifelong recreational learning experiences for visitors and instilling in them a sense of steward-ship for the Earth’s plants and animals.

The mission of the Indianapolis Zoo is to empower people and com-munities, both locally and globally, to advance the conservation of earth’s animals. In order to be a leader of conservation, the Indianapolis Zoo purchases 100 percent of their electric-ity generated from clean, renewable energy sources; recycles cardboard that rivals the weight of six adult elephants and pallets that equal the average combined height of 98 giraffes. The zoo also helped establish and support the Inter-national Iguana Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that brings all interested parties together and dis-penses funding for rel-evant conservation field

studies. From a social media stand-point, the zoo launched the web site mycarbonpledge.com to encourage everyone to reduce carbon emissions and help save the polar bear from the effects of global warming.

Among its many offerings, the Indianapolis Zoo has ample oppor-tunities for extended learning in its educational department. Each summer the Zoo offers a number of weeklong day camps for children ages 7 through 14. Activities include behind-the-scenes tours, distance learning sessions, crafts, skits, songs and close encounters with Zoo inhabitants. Older children help the keepers feed and care for zoo animals and even have the opportunity to conduct their own research. The zoo also collaborates with White River

State Park on a special summer

camp that in-volves the other attractions in the Park.

Through the ad-vances of modern technology, stu-dents and visitors

can go “behind the scenes” and talk with keepers during two-way interac-tive distance learning sessions. With optical fiber running throughout the Zoo, students seated in a classroom setting can see, hear and converse with zoo staff performing tasks such as feeding the sharks or bathing an elephant.

The Indianapolis Zoo was among the first in the nation to offer these two-way interactive video “field trips.” Students around the state and the nation have gone “behind the scenes” to experience the zoo vets at work, design of zoo exhibits and learn about careers within the zoo. There are also oppor-tunities to participate in sessions with internationally acclaimed scientists as well as enjoy other activities typically not accessible to everyday visitors. This technology is available to classrooms around the country through satellite hookups.

As visitors travel through the Zoo, they go from one fascinating eco system to another. The Zoo rec-reates natural environments such as an African Savannah and an Asian temperate frost, which provide a great

The Indianapolis Zoo: Full of Life and Biodiversityby Juliet Bustos¡ Que Viva! Indiana Magazine Correspondent

The Indianapolis Zoo: Full of Life and Biodiversityby Juliet Bustos¡ Que Viva! Indiana Magazine Correspondent

sense of appreciation for the diversity of life. From the arctic land of the penguins and polar bear near the front of the Zoo, to the realm of the King of the Beasts – the majestic African lions – near the far end, a visit to the Indianapolis Zoo can be representative of a trip around the world.

Through daily animal shows, nar-rated feedings and interactive chat ses-sions with keepers, a Zoo visit includes face-to-face encounters with a variety of animals as well as a chance to learn more about animals, plants and nature by talking with zoo staff.

A new attraction for 2012 is Dolphin Trainer 101. This brand new two-day opportunity is for young adults, ages 10-14 and during the first day it takes participants behind the scenes to learn about the Zoo’s dolphins, trainers, and other marine mammals. On the second day, participants will get in the water for a Dolphin In-Water Adventure. However, spaces are limited for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

The Indianapolis Zoo features many different eco systems including oceans, the dolphin adventure/marine mammals, deserts, forests and plains. A new exhibit opening up this 2012 summer is in the Encoun-ters Biome which in-troduces Flights of Fancy. It f e a t u r e s t h r e e

walk-through aviaries with bird feeding opportunities, a new play-ground for toddlers, a new 4-D theater, a backyard bird habitat, and a Nursing Moms Nest for the human moms with babies of their own. Exotic bird species from around the world are going to be featured for a fascinating experience.

Along with the fun filled exhibits,

the zoo also features the White River Gardens. A 3.3-acre landmark bo-tanical attraction combines the best of gardening ideas, plant information and inspirational design to serve the needs of all visitors. With hundreds of plant varieties on display plus entertaining special exhibits throughout the year, White River Gardens is an interna-tional showplace for Indiana where visitors can enjoy and learn about the bounty of the natural world. Whether collecting plant information from the resource room, staging a wedding in the most attractive location in the city, or simply strolling through miles of flowered pathways, visitors to the Gardens will be inspired, impressed and entertained.

More features of the Indianapolis Zoo include a dynamic Splash Park presented by Kroger, a play

area designed with spray nozzles and water jets that amaze and enter-tain the kids all summer long. Riley Family Fitness Playground is an area that includes play items accessible for children with disabilities such as a slide, walkways and tactile objects, plus a unique rubberized surface accessible for wheelchairs. Dean’s Arena, which hosts the new daily dog shows for 2012 in addition to elephant bathing during the summer months and special events like the annual Zoopolis 500 presented by the American Dairy Association in May. There are also fun rides for the kids including a carousel, a train ride and a Kōmbo Family Coaster presented by Outback Steakhouse.

The Zoo’s season officially opened

up on March 18th. They open their gates at 9am and closing hours vary depending upon the season. For a full schedule you can visit indianapoliszoo.com. Admission prices for the 2012 season are $15.25 for adults during peak-season operating hours and $9.00 for non-peak season hours. Seniors 62 years and older and children ages 2-12 are $10.25 during peak-season op- erational hours and only

$7.00 for non-peak season. Children one and under are free to enter.

Situado en el Parque Estatal White River, el Zoológico de Indianápo-lis cubre 64 acres y es un complejo zoológico y botánico con triple acredi-tación donde los animales, las plantas y las personas se conectan a través de la educación, exposición, conservación e investigación.

El parque zoológico se enorgul-lece en proporcionar experiencias recreativas durante todo el año y el aprendizaje permanente para el público al proveer e inculcar un sentido de responsabilidad hacia las plantas de la tierra y los animales.

La misión del Zoológico de Indi-anápolis es el apoderar a las personas y comunidades, tanto local como glo-balmente, el avance de la preservación de los animales de la tierra. Con el fin de ser un líder de la conservación, el Zoológico de Indianápolis compra el 100 por ciento de su electricidad generada de fuentes de energía limpias y renovables. También recicla cartón con un peso equivalente a seis elefantes adultos y tarimas de madera que igualan la altura de 98 jirafas.

El zoológico ayudó a establecer y apoyar a la Fundación Iguana Inter-nacional, una organización sin fines de lucro que reúne a todos aquellos interesados y distribuye los fondos para los estudios pertinentes hacia la conservación sobre el terreno. Con respecto a “social media” ha puesto en marcha el sitio mycarbonpledge.com para promover la reducción de las emisiones de carbono y ayudar a salvar al oso polar hacia los efectos del calentamiento global. El zoológico fue uno de los primeros en participan en el Plan de Supervivencia.

El zoológico de Indianápolis tiene amplias oportunidades de aprendizaje a través de su departamento de edu-cación. Cada verano, el zoologico ofrece una serie de campamentos con duración de una semana para niños de 7 a 14 años. Las actividades in-cluyen excursiones tras el escenario, sesiones de aprendizaje a larga distancia, a r t e s a n í a s , p a r o d i a s , canciones y e n -cuentros c e r c a -nos con los ani-males del zoológico.

L o s n i ñ o s mayores ayudan con la ali-mentación y el cuidado de los animales del zoológico, e incluso tienen opor-tunidades de llevar a cabo su propia investigación. El zoológico también colabora con el parque estatal White River con un campamento de verano especial que permite oportunidad del disfrutar de atracciones dentro de este parque.

A través de los avances de la tec-nología moderna, los estudiantes y los visitantes pueden ir “tras el escenario” y conversar con los encargados a través de un sistema de “doble línea” de comu-nicación a base de fibras ópticas que se han instalado en todas las áreas del todo el zoológico. Con esta tecnología el estudiante, sentado en su salón de clases, puede ver escuchar y conver-sar con el personal del zoológico para

aprender acerca de temas tales como la alimentación de los tiburones o el proceso de bañar a los elefantes.

El Zoológico de Indianápolis fue uno de los primeros en la nación en ofrecer excursiones a través de este tipo de vídeo interactivo. Los estudiantes dentro de Indiana y el país han podido ver como los veterinarios del zoológico

trabajan y como se diseñan las exhibiciones de los zoológicos.

A la vez pueden aprender sobre los tipos de carreras disponibles en este campo y pueden participar en sesiones educacionales con científicos de recon-ocimiento internacional.

Hay muchas actividades a las cuales esta tecnología

permite acceso ya que esta se basa en conexiones por sa-

télite que por lo general no son accesibles al público en general dentro del zoológico.

Al visitar el zoológico de India-napolis, uno se traslada de un sistema ecológico a otro en forma fascinante. El parque zoológico ha reproducido ambientes naturales tales como la sabana africana y las regiones conge-ladas de Asia. Estas reproducciones le dan al público una gran apreciación hacia la diversidad de la vida. Desde la tierra antártica de los pingüinos y los osos polares hacia la parte delantera del zoológico, hasta el reino del “Rey de las Bestias” – El Leon majestuoso africano hacia la parte trasera del zoológico, su visita al zoológico de Indianápolis es, literalmente, un viaje alrededor del mundo.

Su visita al zoológico incluye es-

El Zoológico de Indianápolis: Lleno de Vida y Biodiversidadpor Juliet Bustos¡ Que Viva! Indiana Magazine Correspondent


pectáculos de animales, alimentaciones diarias narradas y sesiones de charlas interactivas con los cuidanderos, y encuentros con una gran variedad de animales. Tal visita le da a usted una gran oportunidad de aprender más sobre los animales, las plantas y la na-turaleza, al conversar con el personal del zoológico.

Una nueva atracción para 2012 es el Entrenador de Delfines 101. Este curso de dos días le brinda la opor-tunidad los jóvenes entre las edades de 10-14 años. Durante el primer día los participantes van tras el escenario y logran aprender sobre los delfines del zoológico al tener roce con los entre-nadores y otros mamíferos marinos. Durante el segundo día, los partici-pantes se integran al agua para una aventura única del poder nadar con los delfines. Hay que hacer reservaciones con tiempo debido a espacio limitado de esta oportunidad escasa y única.

El Zoológico de Indianápolis cuenta con una gran variedad de ecosistemas, incluyendo los océanos, los delfines, mamíferos marinos, desiertos, bosques y llanuras. Una nueva exposición ha sido la apertura de este verano 2012 es el “Encuentro del Bioma” que introduce los “Vuelos de la Fantasía”. Cuenta con tres exhibiciones de enormes pajareras que le brinda la oportunidad de ali-mentar a una variedad de aves. También hay un área de juegos para los niños, un nuevo teatro 4-D, y un hábitat de aves. Las variedad de aves exóticas pro-cedentes de todo el mundo presentan una experiencia única y fascinante.

Además de exhibiciones con amplias oportuni-dades de diver-sión, el parque

zoológico también cuenta con el White River Gardens. Un parque con tamaño de 3.3 acres de atraccio-nes botánicas combinando lo mejor en ideas de jardinería, información acerca de las plantas e ideas para darle inspiración hacia un nuevo diseño de jardines propios para el público. Con cientos de variedades de plantas en exhibición además de muchas ex-hibiciones especiales durante todo el año, el White River Gardens es un escaparate internacional de Indiana, donde el público puede disfrutar y aprender acerca de la generosidad de la naturaleza. Ya sea que usted busca información de plantas, o le gustaría diseñar un escenario para su boda en este lugar tan atractivo dentro de la ciudad, o simplemente gusta pasearse dentro de esta largo camino lleno de flores, usted podrá inspirarse, impre-sionarse y entretenerse con esta gran exhibición.

El zoológico de Indianápolis también cuenta con un parque dinámico llamado Splash presentado por Kroger. H a y

también un parque recreativo, dis-eñado con boquillas de aspersión de agua y mangueras para entretener a los niños durante todo el verano.

La zona de juegos Riley Family Fitness, incluye elementos de juego accesibles para niños incapacitados, tales como una diapositiva, las pasarelas y los objetos tangibles, además de una superficie de goma para sillas de ruedas.

Arena de Dean, que alberga los nuevos programas diarios de perros para el año 2012, además de baños de elefantes elefante durante los meses de verano y eventos especiales como la Zoopolis 500 presentada por la Asociación American Dairy en mayo, y algunos paseos divertidos para los niños, incluyendo un carrusel, un viaje en tren y una montaña rusa familiar Kombo presentado por el Outback Steakhouse.

El parque zoológico de la tempo-rada se inauguró oficialmente el 18

de marzo. Las puertas se abren a las 9 am y las horas de cierre

varían dependiendo de la temporada. Para un cal-

endario completo visite indianapoliszoo.com. Los precios de entrada durante el 2012 sera de $ 15.25 para los adultos durante temporada de

alta y $ 9.00 durante temporada baja. Para

los mayores de 62 años de edad y los niños de 2-12 años el precio es de

$ 10.25 durante temporada alta y sólo $ 7.00 durante

temporada baja. Los niños menores de un año entran gratis.

According to the predictions of Indiana Government, the group of population that will outgrow the rest during the next fifteen years it will be the Hispanics.

The federal classification consid-ers Hispanics individuals who speak Spanish as a first language and descen-dants of Spanish speakers. That group in our region of NWI is composed by Mexicans, but it includes also Porto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans, Hon-durans, Salvadorians, Guatemalans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Chileans, Peruvians, Bolivians, Ecuadorians, Argentinians, Uruguayans, Spaniards and some Philippines who consider themselves Hispanics because their grandparents spoke in Spanish.

In each region of the Spanish Speaking world there are different traditions, cuisine, music and litera-ture; but besides Spanish they also have in common something else: the pride in their heritage, it doesn’t matter how humble may be their origins, the cultures are rich. This is the way the Purdue Calumet students I meet ev-eryday are, people who search their cultural roots, people that learn the language, people who want to improve their Spanish; there is thirst for knowl-edge, desire to cultivate the intellect.

The university is the place where some meet for the first time culture and science in Spanish, for other is the opportunity to build on the founda-tion acquired within their families, we explore in Purdue Calumet what

is Hispanic. Some students venture beyond the familiar and take, French, Chinese, Japanese or German. May students take nursing or engineering, but still need to partake in an intel-lectual culture.

When a student attends a universi-ty the effect on the education multiply, extends to their families, their children and grandchildren, and to their social environment. A univer-sity education is a social asset. This is the reason why we help first genera-tion university students. The difference between having a university edu-cation or not it affects not only the economic compensation for your job but also, and most important, your aptitude in society. One learns to think and during the painful times that seemed waited study-ing an author dead for five hundred years, you cultivate critical think-ing, make surprising connections and above all, you learn to persevere confronting difficulties, and immigrants already know a lot about that.

This growing population must get educated, it must get ready to take over positions of responsibility, positions that require resistance against com-

petition, good negotiating skills and a good knowledge of English and other languages. They will be the generation that will erase the reputation that USA is the most monolingual developed country in the world. Hispanics are necessary; they have a job to complete and responsibility towards the country that houses them.

Our children need to learn about

the artistic, cultural and scientific heritage in their world, even better in the worlds where they live.

Hispanics in the Universityby Marisa Garcia-Verdugo, Ph.D. Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures ProfessorPurdue University Calumet

Según las predicciones del gobi-erno de Indiana, el grupo de población que va a incrementar por encima de los demás en los próximos quince años es el grupo de los hispanos. La clasifi-cación federal considera “hispanos” a las personas que hablan español o que son descendientes de familias que en su día hablaron español. Ese grupo que en nuestra región está compuesto

en su mayoría por descendientes de mexicanos, incluye también puertor-riqueños, dominicanos, cubanos, hon-dureños, salvadoreños, guatemaltecos, colombianos, venezolanos, chilenos, peruanos, bolivianos, ecuatorianos,

argentinos, uruguayos, españoles y algunos filipinos que se consideran hispanos porque la lengua que habla-ban sus abuelos era español.

En cada región del mundo hispano-hablante hay tradiciones diferentes, los acentos, la música, la comida o la literatura cambian, pero además del español todos tienen otra cosa en común: el orgullo de su herencia, no

importa cual humilde desde el aspecto económico sea su entorno, es rico desde el punto de vista cultural. Así son los estudiantes que veo cada día en Purdue Calumet, gente que investiga sus raíces cultura-les que aprende o mejora su español y que tienen sed de conocimiento, de cultivar su capacidad intelectual.

La universidad es para algunos estudiantes el lugar donde se encuentran por primera vez con el mundo cul-tural y científico en español, para otros es donde construy-en sobre su base adquirida en familia, en Purdue Calumet exploran la universalidad de lo hispánico. Algunos van más allá de lo suyo y se aventuran a estudiar francés, chino,

japonés, o alemán. Muchos estudian ingeniería o enfermería pero necesitan también tener una cultura intelectual.

Cuando un estudiante o una estu-diante asisten a la universidad, el efecto de la educación que recibe se multiplica,

pasa a su familia, a sus hijos, a sus nietos y a su entorno social. La educación universitaria es un bien social, por eso es tan importante ayudar a los estudiantes que son primera gener-ación, porque la diferencia entre tener o no tener educación universitaria se refleja no solo en la compensación económica por el trabajo, sino más importante aún, en la actitud ante la sociedad. Uno aprende a pensar y en los años de padecimiento que se pasan escribiendo trabajos o investigando un autor muerto hace quinientos años, se cultiva pensamiento crítico, se aprende a hacer conexiones entre hechos que parecían producto del azar y se aprende sobre todo a perseverar a no rendirse ante las dificultades, de eso los inmi-grantes saben mucho.

Esta población que va crecer debe educarse, debe prepararse para ocupar puestos de responsabilidad, puestos que exigen resistencia ante la competen-cia, buenas habilidades para negociar, buenos conocimientos del inglés y de otras lenguas. Serán la generación que consiga que USA deje de tener la fama ser el país occidental desarrollado más monolingüe. Los hispano hablantes son necesarios, tienen una labor que cumplir y una responsabilidad con el país que les ha recibido.

Nuestros hijos deben aprender sobre la herencia científica, cultural y artística del mundo en que viven, o mejor dicho de los mundos en que viven.

Los hispanos en la universidadby Marisa Garcia-Verdugo, Ph.D. Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures ProfessorPurdue University Calumet


Innovative thinking combined with a knack for bringing people together were the cornerstone for Alfonso Barrera to build his company, Hispanic Pro. The building blocks for the organization which now has major sponsors such as Telemundo, Kellogg’s, Verizon, CBS TV, Nielsen and Hoy Newspaper were conceived in Barrera’s mind when he was still an undergraduate student at De Paul University in Chicago.

Barrera, who grew up in Wauke-gan, just north of Chicago, studied marketing at De Paul. His curiosity and ability to network as a student

soon allowed him to act as a liaison between student clubs and major corporations.

Hispanic Pro (www.hispanicpro.com) acts as a clearing house for His-panic professional talent and major corporations. He has built a network of over 56,000 professionals and sends out a weekly informative newslet-ter with content that offers a wide variety of career tips and advice for recent graduates as well as seasoned professionals.

Hispanic Pro also works with major corporations seeking out His-

Collegiate Links Transformed into bridges to the Fortune 500

By Que Viva! Staff

Alfonso Barrera

panic talent by organizing major net-working events that allow companies that are “passively” seeking out talent from various industries in a minimal pressure environment.

One of the many events he has spearheaded has been alongside the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute which is headed by Dr. Juan Andrade. Between the two organiza-tions they bring in seasoned Hispanic professionals to interact with young students in a forum that permits future leaders to derive inspiration from current leaders in government and industry.

Thoughts for Professionals New and Seasoned

Barrera shared some thoughts on how young professionals can benefit from keeping an open mind toward exploring new frontiers. “Keep your options open. It is important to get out of your comfort zone” said Barrera,

“Many times significant growth occurs when you explore avenues that make you stretch and acquire new skills through meeting new people in new environments” . At a very early age while still in college Barrera was able to secure sponsorships from major corporations to help sustain student organizations toward growth and success. “I was dealing with corporate executives and felt somewhat intimi-dated at first, but with each subsequent meeting and interaction, I was able to galvanize my confidence in spite of my relative youth” added Barrera.

For more seasoned professionals Barrera recommends that social media

outlets like LinkedIn be a primary tool to maintain a professional network

“safety net” in case the unexpected happens as it relates to a career. He cites Dr. Robert Rodriguez who says

“don’t be a 911 network”. In other words, don’t be caught in a situation where you’re calling for help on an emergency basis. A good career strat-egy is to have plenty of options open in case of job loss for any reason whether attrition or consolidation. The better prepared the professional to make a move, the softer a landing he or she will have during corporate shake ups.

Barrera started his career with an outdoor recreational products sales and marketing organization where he spent nine years managing their marketing strategy and execution toward the Hispanic Market. After the company shifted its focus toward the European Union, he knew it was time to take Hispanic Pro from a part time endeavor toward a thriving and solid business enterprise. That transi-tion took place in 2009 and the rest is history. He is now entering his fifth year fully dedicated to Hispanic Pro and has received many accolades for his business acumen and ability to open up new trails.

On Entrepreneurship

Barrera’s take on entrepreneurship is that it must be a full-time endeavor in order to be taken seriously by cor-porations who are approached for sponsorship and client relationships.

“Acquiring a level of expertise is im-portant and that is further conveyed in a credible manner when you are fully committed to entrepreneurship” says Barrera “it is important to know that in many cases entrepreneurship requires

a good bit of sacrifice and sometimes family time may be part of that”

Barrera has also had the opportu-nity to assist and contribute resources to community organizations such as Fiesta Del Sol, McCormick Tribune YMCA, Metropolitan Leadership Insti-tute, National Latino Education Insti-tute, National Hispanic Sales Network, Old Town School of Folk Music, and the United Neighborhood Organiza-tion. He is a highly visible advocate for Latino entrepreneurship, corporate diversity and a proud supporter of some of Chicago’s most prominent philanthropic organizations. Alfonso has been recognized throughout the years with awards for leadership and volunteerism. Most recently, Alfonso was selected to the Club Leaders of the Future Chicago 2012 by Latino Leaders Magazine.

Toward Advancement

Barrera’s chief message to Hispanic professionals, whether employees or independent business people, is to stand up and be noticed. Striving toward excellence requires an indi-vidual to stand up and take a leadership role and take well thought out risk and go for the gusto. Barrera feels it is an interesting time in an ever changing labor and business environ-ment. Managing one’s career in this new age of information technology presents many opportunities and the demographic shifts of our community and the economic muscle the Hispanic community brings to the table will continue to foster a vibrant environ-ment of opportunity for professionals who take proper measures to manage their careers or businesses


Sus enlaces colegiales se trans-forman en puentes hacia las

empresas de Fortune 500Por el Personal de Que Viva!

Alfonso Barrera

Una idea innovadora combinada con una habilidad para unir a las per-sonas fueron la plataforma por la cual Alfonso Barrera fundo su empresa, His-panic Pro. Los componentes básicos de la organización que en la actualidad cuenta con importantes patrocinadores como Telemundo, Kellogg, Verizon, WBBM TV, Nielsen y Hoy fueron con-cebidos en la mente de Barrera, cuando todavía era un estudiante universitario en la Universidad De Paul en Chicago.

Barrera, quien creció en Wauke-gan, al norte de Chicago, estudió marketing en De Paul. Su curiosidad y capacidad de formar alianzas aun como estudiante pronto le permitieron actuar como enlace entre los clubes de estudiantes y las grandes corporaciones.

Hispanic Pro (www.hispanicpro.com) actúa como centro de intercam-bio de talento profesional hispano y las grandes corporaciones. Él ha con-struido una red de más de 56,000 profe-sionales y envía un boletín informativo semanal con el contenido que ofrece una amplia variedad de sugerencias y consejos desde aquellos que son recién graduados hasta aquellos que ya son sólidos profesionales.

Hispanic Pro también trabaja con grandes empresas de búsqueda de talento hispano al organizar grandes eventos los cuales permiten que las em-presas conduzcan búsquedas “pasivas” del talento de diversas industrias e ca-pacitaciones en un entorno de presión mínima.

Uno de los muchos eventos que ha encabezado ha sido junto con el Instituto de Liderazgo Hispano de Estados Unidos el cual es encabezado por el Dr. Juan Andrade. Entre las dos organizaciones que permiten que una gran variedad de profesionales his-

panos el poder interactuar con los jóvenes estudiantes en un foro que en los cuales estos futuros líderes puedan lograr inspiración de los líderes actuales en el gobierno y la industria.

Consejos para profesion-ales nuevos y experimen-

tados

Barrera compartió algunas ideas sobre cómo los jóvenes pro-fesionales pueden beneficiarse de mantener una mente abierta hacia la exploración de nuevas fronteras.

“Mantén tus opciones abiertas. Es importante salir de tu zona de confort “, dijo Barrera,” Muchas veces un crecimiento significativo ocurre cuando uno explora caminos que le hacen estirar y adquirir nuevas habilidades a través de nuevas personas en nuevos entor-nos”. A una edad muy temprana cuando aún estaba en la universidad Barrera fue capaz de conseguir el patrocinio de varias grandes em-presas para ayudar a sostener unas organizaciones estudiantiles hacia el crecimiento y el éxito. “Yo trate con los ejecutivos corporativos y me sentí un poco intimidado al principio, pero con cada encuen-tro e interacción posterior, tuve la oportunidad de galvanizar a mi confianza a pesar de ser tan joven”, añadió Barrera.

Para aquellos con más experien-cia profesional, Barrera recomienda que los medios de comunicación so-ciales como LinkedIn son una her-ramienta primordial para mantener una “red de seguridad” profesional en caso de que lo inesperado suceda en lo que respecta a la carrera. Él

cita al Dr. Robert Rodríguez, quien dice que “no conduzca una red de 911”. En otras palabras, no te pongas en una situación en la cual tengas que pedir ayuda en casos de emergencia. Una buena estrategia de carrera es tener varias opciones abiertas en caso de pérdida de empleo por cualquier razón ya sea por el desgaste de una industria o la consolidación. Cuanto mejor preparado este el profesional para hacer una transición, más suave será el aterrizaje durante la sacudidos corporativos.

Barrera comenzó su carrera con una empresa de marketing con pro-ductos para el campamento. Se paso nueve años dirigiendo la estrategia de marketing y ejecución hacia el mercado hispano. Después que la compañía cambió su enfoque hacia la Unión Europea, tomo la decisión de dedicarle tiempo completo a Hispanic Pro hacia una prosperidad solida. Esa transición se llevó a cabo en 2009 y el resto es his-toria. Ahora en vísperas de su quinto año totalmente dedicado a Hispanic Pro ha recibido muchos elogios por su visión para los negocios y la capacidad de abrir nuevos caminos.

El espíritu empresarial

Barrera opina que el tomar la iniciativa empresarial requiere un esfuerzo a tiempo completo para que asi el empresario se tome en serio por las empresas que se avecinan para el patrocinio y relaciones con los clientes.

“La adquisición de un nivel de experi-encia es importante y tal experiencia solidifica la credibilidad cuando hay entrega total hacia la iniciativa empre-sarial”, dice Barrera “, es importante saber que en muchos casos el ser em-presario requiere grandes sacrificios y, a veces el tiempo con la familia puede ser acortado”

Barrera también ha tenido la opor-tunidad de asistir y aportar recursos a las organizaciones comunitarias, como Fiesta del Sol, McCormick Tribune YMCA, Metropolitan Leadership Institute, Instituto Nacional de Edu-cación Hispana, la Red Nacional de Ventas hispana, La Escuela de Música Popular, Old Town, y la Organización de Vecindarios Unidos .

Él es un defensor muy visible en el espíritu empresarial hispano, di-versidad corporativa y un partidario orgulloso de algunas de las más promi-nentes organizaciones filantrópicas de Chicago. A el se le ha reconocido a lo largo de los años con premios para el liderazgo y el voluntariado. Más reci-entemente, Alfonso fue seleccionado para los dirigentes de los clubes del Futuro Chicago 2012 por la revista Latino Leaders.

Hacia el Logro

El mensaje de Barrera a los profe-sionales hispanos, ya sean empleados o empresarios, es aquel de ponerse de pie y darse su lugar. El camino hacia la el logro y la excelencia, requiere que firmemente se tome un papel de liderazgo y a la vez estrecharse a tomar un calculado riesgo con gran valor. Barrera cree que hoy en día existe un considera que es un periodo intere-sante en la fuerza laboral y empresarial.

El manejar una carrera durante esta nueva era de la tecnología informática presenta muchas oportunidades. Los cambios demográficos de nuestra co-munidad y el poder económico de la co-munidad hispana seguirá fomentando un ambiente vibrante llena de opor-tunidades para los profesionales que tomen las medidas adecuadas para el manejo de sus carreras o empresas.


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Imagine going to a dinner of 150 or so top leaders from a variety of sectors. There are corporate executives and board members representing 33 Fortune 1000 companies. There are owners of local, state, national, and global businesses with seven, eight, and nine figures in revenue. There are accomplished professionals including attorneys, physicians, MBA’s, Ph.D.’s, authors, and artists. There are leaders of local, state, and national non-profit organizations. There are elected officials including a member of the United States Congress. Sitting in a room full of top leaders like that one must ask, “Where are the Hispanics?”

When it comes to leadership positions across all sectors of America, Hispanics are few and far between. Regard-less of the sector, industry, or geographic area, Hispanics commonly hold in the low single digits of leadership posi-tions. This is unfortunate considering the critical mass of population, purchasing power, customers, workforce, and supplier base represented by Hispanics. The value of what Hispanics bring to the table is being underutilized. Some might ask, “So what? What’s the big deal about that?”

Here’s what. Here’s the big deal. Hispanics are already

integral to the fabric of America. We already comprise 1 in 6 Americans. We already have over $1.2 trillion in purchasing power and are the 14th largest economy in the world. We already account for around half of the consumer spending growth in America. We already represent a critical part of the workforce and in the next decade will represent 74% of workforce growth. We already have over 3 million businesses owned by Hispanics.

And guess what? We already spend lots of money. Here are some examples. According to the Miami-based strategic intelligence firm Geoscape, U.S. Hispanics spend $204 billion per year on housing, $111 billion on trans-portation, $84.2 billion on food and beverage, $65.2 billion on personal insurance, and $51.2 billion on utilities, and the list goes on.

The Hispanic phenomenon is already happening in a big way. Moving forward it will continue happening in even bigger ways. One of the key questions being asked among the powers that be in corporate America, in government, in academia and across all sectors is,

“Where is our growth coming from and where will it come from in the short, mid, and long run?”

Hispanics are the main growth engine of America.

During the time it takes for America to add 100 million people…

• Anglos will comprise less than half of the total population and America will become a majority-minority country;• 78 million predominantly Anglo baby-boomers will reach retirement age;• The proportion of African-Americans in the U.S. population will remain constant;• The number of Asians will about double – but on a relatively small population base;• The number of Hispanics will go from 1 in 6 Americans to nearly 1 in 3 Americans.

Over 60 million of the next 100 million Americans will be Hispanic. If America wants to continue growing and remain competitive in the global economy we must fully utilize all of the talent and capabilities of our people.

So, back to the dinner. Imagine going to a dinner of 150 or so top leaders from a variety of sectors. Imagine sitting in that room looking around and asking, “Where are the Hispanics?” Last night at the Renaissance Dinner in Chicago, the answer was that of the executives, board members, non-profit leaders, business owners, professionals, and elected officials, three out of four people in the room were Hispanic! Unfortunately, this is the exception rather than the rule. But for the sake of America’s future this needs to become commonplace.

Pablo Schneider: Where are the Hispanics?by Pablo SchneiderOriginally published on FOX News Latino on April 17, 2012, reprinted with permission


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Many of us drivers enjoy the modern vehicle accessories of hands - frees ( blue- tooth ) calling and texting but they are a mental distraction to your driving attention and are dangerous. Nowadays some vehicles come equipped with “apps” whereby the driver is able to connect with Facebook and other sites.

“In the most comprehensive study of its kind to look at drivers’ distraction, the AAA Foun-dation for Traffic Safety found that as mental workload and distractions increase, reaction time slows, brain function is compromised, and drivers scan the road less and miss visual clues, researchers say. This could potentially result in drivers being unable to see items right in front of them, such as stop signs or pedestrians.”

Many States and local communities have banned such use while driving. In fact, police officers will issue traffic tickets for those violations. The fine and cost varies from community to com-munity. But, the cost could range from $ 150.00 to over $300.00 depending upon each jurisdiction. However, the real issue is Safety!

Current research data have demonstrated that as drivers’ mental workload increased, their reaction time was slowed; field of vision narrowed and missed various visual cues. This can decrease traffic safety for all concerned. We all should be aware that traffic safety requires everyone’s attention while driving.

Many groups are asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to review and broaden its driver distraction guidelines to include the kind of mental distraction associated with voice - activated calling while driving. Likewise, such requests have been made to the auto- manufacturers and electronic industry to reconsider the installation of these types of accessories based upon the current research reports.

As we continue to access our modern technologies while driving its important to use such devises wisely and always beware of traffic safety. Of course, don’t violate traffic laws that prohibit their use while driving. Drive Safely its everyone’s responsibility!

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While summer can be a chance for children and teens to relax, play outside, get a part-time job and take a break from the demands of school, it’s important that parents also plan opportunities for their children to build on what they learned in the classroom or to make plans for college. According to the National Summer Learning Association, “two-thirds of the ninth grade achievement gap (between low-income and middle- and upper-income children) can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities during the elementary school years.” Even children in families in the higher income brackets lose knowledge over the summer if they fail to take part in activities that stimulate them physical and mentally.

So what can parents do to stave off summer learning loss? For younger students, a weekly visit to the local library to check out books and free activi-ties can help strengthen literacy skills and encourage a life-long love of reading. Area zoos often have programs where students get to interact with animals. Take a day-long road trip to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum or Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph, Michigan, for educational explora-tion and fun.

Area colleges are another source of summer learning activities. Older students can make summer visits to college campuses, meet with an admis-sions representative and explore financial aid options. But plan a second visit in the fall when the college or university is in session, so students get a better feel for the campus, its atmosphere and all the school has to offer.

High school students can conduct research on and apply for scholarships using several major scholarship search engines: www.fastweb.com; www.scholarship.com; and www.cappex.com.

With some spare time to focus and not be distracted by school work, summer is a great time for college-bound students to enroll in an SAT or ACT preparation course or take practice tests available at www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org.

Most colleges make admission applications available at this time of year. Students can use the summer months to write essays, seek recommenda-tions and document their activities and achievements—all common facets of a college application.

Using the summer to complete a meaningful volunteer opportunity or project can be an amazing learning experience for students—and it looks great on college applications. Church organizations, the United Way, high school guidance counselors, and other civic groups are good sources of information on volunteer opportunities. The Web site www.volunteermatch.org lists volunteer opportunities by city.

And finally, visit www.TripToCollege.org for a free Web resource with grade specific information to help students plan, prepare and pay for college.

Summer’s here, it’s time for fun, but don’t let your kids sink into the lazy, hazy days of summer—active minds and bodies now will help prepare them for future success.

(Kate Coffman is the Program Manager for the College and Career Counseling (C3) initiative of the Indiana Youth Institute. C3offers the free www.driveofyourlife.org and www.triptocollege.org websites, which allow Hoosiers students to explore career options and Hoosiers students and families to find more for college, respectively.)

Keep Kids on EducationalTrack during SummerBy Kate Coffman

Close your eyes and imagine your life without a cell phone, flat-screen TV, tablet, or computer. It does

not look very exciting, does it? Have you ever wondered how is that we came to enjoy them? They are the product of years of research and development by scientists and engineers that dedicate time and effort into making our lives more comfortable and stimulating.

Almost everyone in our country owns at least one of these devices. If you think about it, all of them have become an interactive window to distant worlds (real and fiction). In this interaction, the display plays a crucial role. It is the window that allows us to view and interact with the distant site.

Display technologies have evolved significantly over the years. The first displays available were based on cathodic ray tubes (CRT) and are also available in oscilloscopes and radar screens; these were seen in classic movies with submarines or evil scientists in them. Do you remember the old-style black and white TV sets and computer screens? The devices required a heavy power supply and coil to generate the image and were both bulky and had low resolution. A big technological breakthrough consisted in the creation of a display that could project in color. The transition to color was a major accomplishment that revolutionized the way we interpret our distant world. Thanks to color displays we can enjoy the true colors of the likes of the African savannah and the Hawaiian ocean into recesses of outer space or the recesses of our very own brains.

I still remember seeing my first soccer match in a color TV back in 1978! The technological breakthrough was the invention of phosphor screens that emit light in the visible range (red,

green and blue, RGB). The signal was then codified so that rays of different energies could induce the emission at a different RGB color. Color CRT dominated TVs and computer displays until liquid crystal (LC) technologies were advanced enough to produce a dynamic liquid crystal display (LCD). LCDs are based on chemical compounds that can switch the direction of light upon the application of an electrical signal. One of the biggest advantages of these devices is that they allow for the digitalization of the image and improved resolution. The LCD also allowed for a revolutionary advancement that allowed for a huge volume reduction of the display permitting for TV and computers to be “flat” and portable (i.e. laptops).

Miniaturization of color LCDs with enough resolution resulted in their incorporation into cell phones. Do you remember the bulky cell phones (without displays) from the end of the 1980s, and the not so distant cell phones with monochromatic LCDs? How far have we advanced in a short time! Higher resolution and touch-screen technologies are the current trend. The invention of colored light emitting diodes (LED) is the newest technological breakthrough now commonly found in TVs, computers, cell phones and tablets. The elimination of the backing fluorescent light required in LCDs has allowed for slimmer designs, while the low cost of LEDs provides us with cheaper devices at amazing image resolutions. Novel technologies, based on organic LEDs (OLEDs) would allow for larger range of colors, and flexible displays that can be rolled and stored.

I hope that next time you use your TV, computer, cell phone or tablet and see those vibrant images of a distant place you appreciate the effort of the scientists and engineers and the companies that invested in their work to make our lives comfortable and simply amazing.

Images of ourBeautiful World

By David L. Cedeño, Ph.D.

Dr. David L. Cedeño is Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry at Illinois State University and Que Viva! Science Contributing Correspondent. He has won numerous awards for his outstanding dedication to scientific teaching.

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