Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium | 2019

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Executive function interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders
(2018) McDaniel, Lisa Koenig
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may also have deficits in their Executive Function (EF) abilities. These deficits can manifest in problem behaviors that can disrupt learning (Freeman, Locke, Rotherman-Fuller, & Mandell, 2017). Teachers could consider interventions that address behavior concerns within the classroom.
Using Bloom’s Taxonomy in the elementary school classroom
(2019) Ellis, Madison; Pak, Laken; Bartlett, Haley; Jerome, Kaitlin
As an elementary school teacher, we recognize the importance of taking our students to higher levels of learning. Through using Bloom’s Taxonomy, teachers have the opportunity to help their students expand and grow in their learning. In this presentation, we will share how our research on Bloom’s Taxonomy can assist teachers in the elementary classroom. This includes each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy, how it functions in the classroom, and examples. This research into Bloom’s Taxonomy not only explains it fully, but also shares waysthat it may be incorporated into teaching. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Rebecca Fredrickson)
Adolescent perfection driven distress
(2019) Peterson, Treisha; Dutton, Catherine L.
As rates of loneliness, anxiety, and depression continue to rise, it is imperative that family advocates, educators, and professionals are familiar with the breadth of perfectionism and the impact this has on emotional, mental, and physical well‐being in the family. With a primary focus on the growing and urgent need for awareness of adolescent perfection driven distress, this poster will discuss perfectionistic traits and the critical role that adolescent distress has on the social and emotional competencies and outcomes in families, schools, and communities. In addition, this poster will address the import of the identity gap and the role of perceived ought and ideal selves on perfection driven distress in the identity seeking adolescent. Additional conversation will address wellness and connection promoting strategies that foster hope by way of healthy striving, goals, pathways, and individual agency.
Sensory properties of raw and roasted white button, crimini, and portobello mushrooms
(2019) Sissons, Joanna E.; Shanks, Marcus; Du, Xiaofen
This study compared the sensory profiles of white button, crimini, and portobello mushrooms in both raw and cooked forms to gain an understanding of what aroma‐active compounds are important for each type of mushroom and how the cooking method impacts the overall flavor profile of each. Ten participants were trained to recognize eleven of the primary flavor descriptors for mushrooms and the intensity of each descriptor for a quantitative descriptive analysis panel. References were made from chemical standards for each descriptor. The roasted, dark meat, and fried sensory attributes increased for all mushrooms when cooked compared to raw. Conversely, the hay, woody, and earthy sensory attributes Abstracts – Session V: Wednesday, April 10 (2:40 ‐ 4:00 pm) 50 decreased for all samples when cooked. The portabella mushroom sample showed the highest intensity of dark meat flavor when cooked. These results contributed to the growing body of research into how mushroom aroma compounds can be utilized for flavor formulation. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Xiaofen Du)
Developing mastery: Building a tool for tracking progress on professional competencies in the MLS program
(2019) O'Neill, Ashley; Perryman, Carol L.
Over the course of their enrollment in a new grant‐funded scholarship program (Transforming Libraries into Community Anchors in Rural Texas, or TLCART), 20 carefully selected students in small, rural Texas communities will earn library degrees at the TWU School of Library and Information Studies (TWU SLIS) while learning to become facilitators and partners of community change. To support their self‐assessment through the program, and encourage individual ownership of career growth, we created a professional competencies tracker based on the American Library Association Competencies. Students are asked to self‐evaluate, identifying areas of desired development, at the conclusion of each semester in the two‐year program. In the process, each will take responsibility for their future as lifelong learners, identifying specific needs and methods for development. This pilot effort is being tested with the TLCART cohort to assess its usability for the overall Master’s program in Library Science.
Obstetric procedures and childbirth: Educated women's perceptions of patient autonomy
(2019) Faglie, Tanya
Research suggests that women who are subjected to an increased use of obstetric interventions and standard procedures may have a diminished perception of their decision-making ability during childbirth. To identify the extent to which women believed they maintained their decision-making power in childbirth, female students at Texas Woman’s University, who have given birth, were surveyed through an online questionnaire containing closed-ended and open-ended questions, designed to measure perceptions of autonomy, and were analyzed for themes pertaining to autonomy and consent. The main finding of this study is that there is a discrepancy between what women report (diminished autonomy) and what they assert (a perception of satisfaction with their medical care). The results of this study point to the existence of an “ideology” of expert authority that is operative in the obstetric practice in the United States. These results are analyzed through theories of hegemony, hygienic regime, embodiment, and metaphysical violence.
Foam rolling as a short term recovery intervention during submaximal quadricep fatigue protocol
(2019) Manning, Randall; Avalos, Marco; Tuttle, Noelle; Kwon, Young-Hoo
Foam rolling is the practice of applying pressure onto a muscle through a dense cylinder. This technique has been gaining popularity among CrossFit and other athletic endeavors, but is still not fully understood. This study will observe the effects of passive rest against foam rolling in an acute situation between bouts of exercise. The participants will perform a strenuous leg extension exercise with both their dominant and non‐dominant legs. The peak power and torque will be collected before and after using either passive rest or foam rolling as a recovery method. The purpose of the study is to compare the peak power and torque between bouts of exercise utilizing passive rest or foam rolling as recovery interventions. It will provide information on the optimal use of foam rolling in athletics, and may impact the recovery and maintenance of performance for athletes.
Influential factors of parental care decisions made by adult children of parents with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
(2019) Foussell, Isabella; Rose, Katherine K.
Parental care is a growing concern among families with aging parents, especially those with parents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. In the United States, there are approximately 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and this number is projected to increase to approximately 16 million by 2050. There is a lack of research regarding how adult children make parental care decisions for their parents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The intent of this study is to determine factorsthat influence the decisions of adult children regarding their method of care for their parent through an anonymous or confidential online survey. The survey will examine the relative importance of various features of informal/formal parental care arrangements to adult children of various demographics and differing family role ideologies when examined conjointly.
A screen for modulators of N-end rule pathway
(2019) Dasgupta, Rinki; Kasu, Yasar; Brower, Christopher
Arginyl‐tRNA‐protein transferase (ATE1) is responsible for the posttranslational transfer of arginine onto proteins bearing N‐terminal acidic amino acids. The N‐end rule pathway of the ubiquitin proteasome system recognizes proteins bearing N‐terminal hydrophobic or basic amino acids such as arginine. These Nterminal amino acids function as degradation signals called Ndegrons. We discovered that ATE1 is required for the degradation of TDP43247, a specific fragment of the human TDP43 protein associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and other forms of dementia. Here, we generated a fluorescent GFP reporter bearing the N‐degron of TDP43247 (247‐ DLIIKGISVHISNAEPK‐263) which elicits a “digital response” with respect to degradation by the N‐ end rule pathway. Using this reporter, we are developing a highly sensitive, cell‐based screen to identify chemical or genetic modifiers of the N‐end rule pathway. Ultimately, this work may offer therapeutic potential in treating neurodegeneration.
Foot orthoses and the effects on athletic performance: A literature review
(2019) Ondari, Whitney; Avalos, Marco; Tuttle, Noelle; Young-Hoo, Kwon
Athletes in sports such as cross country, track, basketball, soccer etc. benefit greatly in their performance when having appropriate gait mannerisms. These mannerisms can be achieved through the use of a supportive shoe that can allow proper foot and ankle alignment. Foot orthoses have been known for providing proper alignment, therefore improving gait patterns, for those experiencing issues such as pronation, supination, and flat feet that cannot be corrected with shoes alone. A complete review of the published literature will be constructed and compile available data related to the use of orthotics in improving athletic performance. This review will include a search for orthotics related to athletic performance in a variety of sports. The purpose of this review is to increase awareness of how foot orthoses can enhance an athlete’s overall performance. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Young‐Hoo Kwon)
Efficient deaf-police contact
(2019) Watson-Love, Keyara; Watson-Love, Teyara
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing often encounter communication difficulties, and this can make them particularly vulnerable in the case of a police stop. There are examples of tragic misunderstandings, including fatalities, due largely to a lack of police training. Encountering an officer is often charged with anxiety and uncertainty, and there is potential for an officer to react without understanding. This project examines evolving police policies, reviews existing training for officers on the topic of deafness, and considers strategies to raise awareness and understanding for both the Deaf community and police officers.
Weaving dance: Andean textiles and movement
(2019) Pacheco Orcasitas, Claudia
This poster describes a dance research project conducted as part of the Experiential Student Scholars Program. The project looked to Andean textile art for choreographic ideas. I used three research methods: fieldwork, literature review, and studio work. During the fieldwork, I learned about the Nazca textiles’ iconography and the backstrap weaving technique. In the literature review, I surveyed sources related to Andean textiles and dance, finding two movement concepts, symmetry vs. asymmetry and tension vs. release. I explored these concepts using improvisation and imagery while working at the studio. To study tension vs. release, I used a piece of elastic band to sense the tensional forces between two bodies. To explore symmetry vs. asymmetry, I employed an iconographic design on the floor, using white‐dough tape. The design provided points of reference in the space, which assisted dancers in the generation of movement. The final product was a 3‐ minute duet.
Effects of mindfulness and experiential avoidance on stroop task response time
(2019) Burditt, J.M.; Guillen-Espinosa, A.J.; Pham, H.T.; Phipps, D.D.N.
This study aims to examine the potential effects of mindfulness and experiential avoidance on stroop tasks. Mindfulness is the conscious awareness of nonjudgmental processing of the internal and external stimuli while experiential avoidance is the attempt to ignore negative processing of internal stimuli (e.g., contradicting sentences, trauma, procrastination, etc.). The stroop effect, as defined in the literature, is the idea of task‐irrelevant automatic processing, which takes place before task‐relevant processing (e.g., reading words before its color). Participants in this study include 82 students from a cognitive psychology course at a public university in the south. All participants completed demographic questionnaires and several other measures online pertaining to the aforementioned focus. Data on levels of mindfulness and experiential avoidance were first collected, after which participants were then asked to complete the stroop effect tasks. Data analysis will be conducted in SPSS, and results, discussion, and conclusion will follow.
A mutational study of the energy transmission in E. coli ATP synthase
(2019) Nguyen, Trang; Campos, Dina; Ikechukwu, Ifeoma; Valdez, Neydy; Hernandez-Alvarado, Jose; Li, Yunxiang
ATP synthase catalyzes ATP synthesis by oxidative phosphorylation. With the unique mechanism and structure of ATP synthase, the energy transmission between the rotor and stator complex plays a vital role to maintain its proper function. Our previous study has discussed that upon γC87K mutation, a stronger interaction with βE381 could refrain the rotor complex from smooth spin, leading to insufficient energy coupling. In this study, we engineered alanine mutations to these residues to mimic a weaker rotor/stator interaction, and we found that multiple alanine mutation also impairs the enzyme performance. This research will add more pieces to understand the energy flow in ATP synthase.
Finding the Just-Right Challenge: OT knowledge of top-down versus bottom-up approaches to TBI cognitive rehabilitation
(2019) Benscoter, Anna; Furlong, Bridget; Vas, Asha
The ongoing study aims to strengthen the practice of occupational therapy in cognitive rehabilitation of adults with mild‐traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traditional approaches for TBI model bottom‐up tasks (procedural and repetitive), which are helpful in the initial stages of recovery. However, to improve functional cognition for generalized long‐term benefits, top‐down approaches (effortful and innovative) are more effective. A questionnaire was developed and sent to occupational therapists (OTs). Participants identified treatment strategies as top‐down or bottom up. Participants identified 77% of the top‐down strategies correctly, compared to only 53% of the bottom‐up strategies. This shows that OTs are misattributing bottom‐up strategies as top‐down. Based on prior research, top‐down strategies are the most effective at providing the just‐right challenge for long‐term cognitive improvements. This is the first step in discovering how to further educate OTs on effectively utilizing and discerning between top‐down and bottom‐ up strategiesto establish long‐term benefitsin functional cognition. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Asha Vas)
Who belongs together? Children's perceptions of interracial families and multiracial children
(2019) Herrera, Rachel; Vittrup, Brigitte
The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions children have on the racial and ethnic makeup of families, how race affects friend choice, and how race affects their perceptions on human character. Children aged 5‐7 participated in in‐person interviews. Children were recruited through personal recruitment and after‐ school care programs in the DFW metroplex. During interviews, children were given dolls of White, Black, and mixed Black and White races to construct a set of ideal families, which they would later describe. A social choice survey and Black and White evaluative scale questionnaire followed. Preliminary findings will be presented. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Brigitte Vittrup) Supported by TWU Experiential Learning.
Investigations of the Fitzhugh-Nagumo neuron model
(2019) Lobb, Michelle
Neurons are cells in the body that transmit information to the brain and the body by amplifying an incoming stimulus (electrical charge input) and transmitting it to neighboring neurons, then turning off to be ready for the nextstimulus. These cells also have fast and slow mechanisms to open ion channels in response to electrical charges. Voltage‐gated channels exist for each kind of ion, which open and close in response to voltage difference. If the electrical excitation reaches a sufficiently high level, called an action potential, the neuron fires and transmits the excitations to other neurons. In this work we are modeling neuron action by a nonlinear system of differential equations and investigating properties of our model analytically and numerically to demonstrate its behavior. This work will help individuals studying neuroscience, biology, and/or psychology correlate neural behavior with mathematical models.
Improving nursing competency in teaching self-care management to patients with heart failure
(2019) Babu, Sherin; Oquin, Lois Gordon
Heart failure is a key cause of mortality and morbidity in the globe that affect 26 million people in the world. Scientific improvements have provided successful interventions to abate adverse results in heart failure, especially in patients with decreased left ventricular ejection fraction. Regrettably, productive therapiesfor heart failure are usually not exploited in effective, safe, timely, equitable, patient‐centered means. Additionally, the risk of adverse results for heart failure remains prevalent. The past decades have seen increasing efforts to evaluate and enhance the quality of care and outcomes of patients with heart failure. The purpose of this project is to review improving nursing competency in teaching self‐care management to patients with heart failure. While attempting to achieve this purpose, this project will apply the Donabedian model to provide the initial framework for performance assessment and improvement in health care.
Training non-math majors in the TI innovator system to use with deaf/hard -of-hearing students
(2019) Jennings, Sarah
The purpose of this study is to discover if educators that are not mathematically inclined can successfully use mathematic technology in the classroom. To test thisspeculation, TWU students who expressed no interest in mathematics were trained in the TI Innovator System. The TI Innovator System is a modern graphing calculator that has the capabilities to code and perform specific functions. Users are able to make the rover light up, produce sounds, move, draw shapes, detect motion, etc. Questions addressed include, "Did the non‐math educator successfully teach a student to replicate a function on the TI Innovator System?," "Were the studentssuccessful in their use of TI Innovator System?," and "Were the math majors more successful in their use of the TI Innovator System than the non‐math students?"
School nurse-led asthma intervention program for elementary students living with asthma
(2019) Fredland, Nina; Isik, Elif
Studies reported that 6.1 million children in the United States have asthma and 3.3 million children experienced an exacerbation of asthma symptoms in 2016. The study purpose is to examine the effectiveness of a nurse‐led asthma intervention program on asthma management, peak flow meter usage, school absenteeism, and daily activities. A randomized control pilotstudy was conducted with elementary school‐age children. The Asthma Control Questionnaire and Paediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire assessed outcomes at baseline, six weeks and twelve weeks post‐ intervention. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to analyze the data. Significant differences were found related to asthma management, peak flow meter usage, school attendance, and daily activities for the experimental group. The study findings have the potential to increase school nurses’ awareness about the importance of teaching asthma self‐ management to elementary school age children. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Nina Fredland)

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