Browsing Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium | 2021 by Title
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Abilities of Beauty
(2021)My process of meticulously handcrafted realism drawings and the context of being a young disabled woman examines the ability to find empowerment in oneself through beauty. Philosopher Denis Dutton describes beauty as a ... -
Acculturation and the Prevalence of Diabetes in U.S. Hispanic Adults, National Health and Nutrition Survey 2011-2018
(2021)The project explored the relationship between acculturation and diabetes among US Hispanic – adul ts. Data from adults (≥20y), participating in the NHANES 2011-2018 were used for analysis. Participants classified as ... -
Achondroplasia as a Genetic Basis for Dwarves in Folklore
(2021)Dwarves are a prominent part of folklore in many world cultures. They are characterized by short stature, large heads, coarse facial features, and curved spines. This project explores a possible genetic cause for the ... -
Adolescent Expectations Regarding Disclosure: The School Counselor's Perspective
(2021)Parental knowledge is a significant protective factor for adolescents associated with less engagement in antisocial and delinquent behavior, and lower levels of internalizing and externalizing issues. Adolescent disclosure ... -
Aerosols: The Unseen Threat!
(2021)The purpose of this study was to measure aerosol containment when various forms of hand-held high evacuation (HVE) were utilized during ultrasonic instrumentation. Trials were completed using ultrasonic instrumentation ... -
Analysis of how LiCl inhibits cytomegalovirus, a common herpesvirus
(2021)Over a decade ago, studies found that LiCl can inhibit the replication of some herpesviruses, but how it inhibits was never determined. Recently our lab confirmed that LiCl can inhibit cytomegalovirus replication, a ... -
Analysis of Violin Duets by Female Composers
(2021)The aim of this project was to compile a reference list and examine pedagogical considerations of music written by women composers for two violins. The majority of published violin duets have been composed by white males, ... -
Anti-proliferative Effects of Lentinan, a Beta-glucan from Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
(2021)Cancer is one of the most significant health challenges worldwide. Lentinan, a betaglucan from shiitake mushroom, Lentinula edodes, has been demonstrated to have an inhibitory effect on selected cancer cells but results ... -
Applied Algebra: Codes and Ciphers in Data Security
(2021)Codes and ciphers are an integral part of modern-day security and integrity, having been used throughout history for a similar purpose; ensuring that those who are not meant to have certain information do not get it. The ... -
The Art of Autotopography Through Mementos
(2021)Autotopography is a term coined by historian Jennifer A. Gonzalez that describes the action of utilizing objects to map the “self.” We employ autotopography through the mementos we choose to surround ourselves with. When ... -
The Association Between Disfluencies and Secondaries in Adolescents with Stuttering
(2021)Past studies exploring the relationship between anxiety and stuttering have led to conflicting findings. The purpose of this proposed study is to examine the association between anxiety and stuttering behaviors in ... -
Balancing Money Madness
(2021)As future educators, our goal is to teach our students to become good members of the community. For that to happen, they must be able to develop financial responsibility. This skill can be taught using manipulatives, ... -
Barriers and Facilitators of Engaging Pregnant African American and Hispanic Women into Research
(2021)African American and Hispanic pregnant women are underrepresented in research and at a higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes and of COVID-19 infection. The purpose of this study is to evaluate factors affecting ... -
Building a butterfly garden pollen database and its practical application to the plant-pollinator studies
(2021)Pollination is a mutually beneficial process for both plants and pollinators. Plants provide pollen, nectar, and other feeding and nesting resources to pollinators. Most crops are pollinated by multiple pollinators ... -
Building and Blooming
(2021)My recent work explores the relationship between humanity and nature through the use of collage, printmaking, and painting. The featured works include serigraphs depicting mirrored and abstracted buildings, ranging from ... -
Can You Hear Me Now?
(2021)Having a hearing loss can be detrimental for a student’s success in school and can impact their quality of life, which is why it is important to inform the public about hearing health. When you are continuously exposed ... -
Changes in Nursing Student Pre-Exam Preparation Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(2021)The purpose of this project was to gather data on college students’ pre-exam psychological preparation practices pre and post the initial COVID-19 pandemic period. The pandemic caused an unexpected shift toward fully ... -
Characterizations of Multiple Polymorphs of Copper Acetonitrile-Quinoxaline Complexes Synthesized
(2021)Coinage-metal complexes are of modern interest in all fields of Chemistry due to their fascinating applications. Particularly, coordination polymers composed of Gold, Silver, or Copper (+1)-cations with organic molecules ... -
Coexistence and Extinction of species of Competition Model
(2021)Ecosystems consist of numerous species all going for the same resources. This delicate existence can be represented by the competition model where two similar species are in constant struggle to attain the same means of ... -
The Color of Money: Pay Equity and Race
(2021)In this paper, we plan to present statistical facts and figures on how money is given differently depending on who you are. We plan to engage in college degree rates based on women and women of color, the average white ...