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Disney Princesses And Gender Expectations, Miranda Carter
Disney Princesses And Gender Expectations, Miranda Carter
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
My research aims to show the older generation of Disney princesses' problems and how they are changing the narrative to give girls more agency. In some research, I have learned that 'Disney Princesses represent salient, powerful, attractive characters who tend to be portrayed as conforming to gender stereotypes and are rewarded for their gendered behavior' (Coyner, para9). Most girls identify with older princesses like Snow White or Cinderella than newer ones who give women more agency. I believe this is a topic that needs to be discussed more because it significantly affects girls and their identities. It is something that …
Heavy Metal, Moral Panic, And Residing Stigma, Frank Knott Iv
Heavy Metal, Moral Panic, And Residing Stigma, Frank Knott Iv
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Since its origins of the 1970s up to the present, the musical themes of Heavy Metal along with the associated subcultures have been the prey of various moral ideologies, particularly of a conservative matter. Moral panics have ensued in the past over various qualities of the genre, and there is still residual stigma to be found today, much of which is based upon misperceptions of cause and effect.
American Societies Impact On American Deaf Culture, Kellie Lofquist
American Societies Impact On American Deaf Culture, Kellie Lofquist
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
A brief summary of where Deaf Culture is affected by the hearing American culture.
Are School Lunches Actually Healthy?, Jenna Cedor
Are School Lunches Actually Healthy?, Jenna Cedor
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
For my research project I chose to examine whether school lunches are actually as healthy as they come out to be, and I will briefly look at why some frown upon them. While some individuals frown upon school lunches, if they are able to be served, they have to meet the requirements and standards that are in place. I want to be able to confidently tell those who are concerned that they can let their children eat the lunches that their schools provide them and not have a choice but to only eat a packed lunch. I also think some …
Food Deserts And Their Contributions To Health Inequities, Ieuan Phillips
Food Deserts And Their Contributions To Health Inequities, Ieuan Phillips
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
My goal for this Research Paper is to learn more about the connection between food deserts and health inequities, meaning why are there such inequities and what are the barriers to food companies for not building stores in certain neighborhoods.
Student-Athletes And The Battles Of Mental Health, Zara Tirrell
Student-Athletes And The Battles Of Mental Health, Zara Tirrell
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Mental health alongside depression, anxiety and eating disorders apparent in collegiate student athletes and the stigmatization that creates barriers created for underutilizing mental health resources.
The Coca-Cola Foundation's Funds, Katherine Frey
The Coca-Cola Foundation's Funds, Katherine Frey
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The Coca-Cola Company is widely known to spend billions of dollars on advertising. Many of these advertising campaigns center around the company's philanthropic efforts. In 2017, the Coca-Cola Foundation has helped to donate over $138 million to different organizations in order to give back to the community. I used data from this past completed year (2019) to see how much the Coca-Cola Foundation is contributing to specific causes. Using Coca Cola bottle caps, I will show the amount of money being donated to each area. Some of these areas include women's empowerment, the environment, and education, which are the main …
Pharmaceutical Misconceptions And Rising Costs In The United States, Karlie Walter
Pharmaceutical Misconceptions And Rising Costs In The United States, Karlie Walter
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Misconceptions are common in the healthcare field and the presence of misconceptions about pharmaceutical costs are not lost among them. Pharmaceutical costs can range annually and often fluctuate for the average household. Cost of pharmaceuticals can depend on insurance, availability of the drug, supply and demand, the company that owns the drug along with many other factors. The research will focus on clearly defining the misperceptions about pharmaceutical prices and ways to eliminate massive upselling on drugs. The purpose is to determine ways to make drugs more affordable while ensuring access to everyone who needs them. The impact will most …
Nurses As Innovators, Sydney Mitchell
Nurses As Innovators, Sydney Mitchell
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Often nurses are not represented in healthcare hackathons, instead the majority include physicians, therapist of different types, and administrative workers. I will be understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the healthcare hierarchy system and see how that relates to participants at hackathons. I will share with you why nurses should be considered as innovators and be able to participate at healthcare hackathons.
Comparative Analysis: Animal Research Versus Animal Testing, Hannah Vanhoose
Comparative Analysis: Animal Research Versus Animal Testing, Hannah Vanhoose
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Currently, there is a push to eliminate the use of animals in all experimental settings. Animal rights organizations like PETA and the Animal Welfare Institute consistently advocate for the well-being of animals in many aspects, including in the laboratory setting. While it is necessary to eradicate the maltreatment of animals found in unregulated testing centers, it is important to distinguish the differences between testing and research involving animals. The focus of this research is to demonstrate that while it is essential to cut down on harmful testing, the use of animals in medical research is crucial.
The Hardships Of Homelessness, Linsey Newcomb
The Hardships Of Homelessness, Linsey Newcomb
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The homeless face stigma every single day due to the obstacles that they are faced with. These misperceptions about homelessness will help the audience gain new perspectives on commonly known beliefs about the homeless.
Lgbtq+ Youth And Events That Alters Their Mental Health, Ayanna Seward
Lgbtq+ Youth And Events That Alters Their Mental Health, Ayanna Seward
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The following research was conducted in order to inform my audience of the common misperception within the LGBTQ community. My research is geared toward the LGBTQ youth community and how events such as discrimination, disclosing their sexual orientation, and being accepted or reject by others alters their mental health. As well as how students are not educated on this topic in the classroom setting.
Depression & Anxiety Representation On T.V. Shows And What Misperceptions They Create, Dylan Mckercher
Depression & Anxiety Representation On T.V. Shows And What Misperceptions They Create, Dylan Mckercher
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The goal of this study was to research what is a good depiction of depression and anxiety on T.V.shows, as well as the effects it has on people who consume the depictions. Another purpose was to conclude whether my initial thoughts of if people could decipher a realistic depiction or not was supported.
Harsher Punishment And Better Awareness For Domestic Abuse, Schuyler Thiele
Harsher Punishment And Better Awareness For Domestic Abuse, Schuyler Thiele
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
I have chosen the topic of harsher punishments for first time domestic abuse offenders for my research project. 1 in 3 women will experience a form of abuse in their lifetime. I am very passionate about this issue and one day hope to have a career that allows me to help women that have been through abuse. This is an issue that we will never stop raising awareness for until 1 in 3 becomes none in 3. Ally Stephens is a sophomore college student at The University of Oklahoma. At the end of October 2020 her boyfriend beat her up …
Diversity In Adaptations For Young People: Dahl's The Witches, Elizabeth Garri
Diversity In Adaptations For Young People: Dahl's The Witches, Elizabeth Garri
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
This project considers the role adaptations play both as reflections of their hypotexts and as independent works. Here, I examine three adaptations of Roald Dahl's The Witches in the context of broader conversations about diversity in children's media.
The Effect Mental Health Portrayals In Television Shows Have On Viewers, Cade Kinzel
The Effect Mental Health Portrayals In Television Shows Have On Viewers, Cade Kinzel
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The goal of this study was to research the connections between portrayals in television shows and real-life people with mental health conditions. In addition, another purpose was to conclude whether my initial thoughts, which include believing a minimal numbers of TV shows contain any positive effect on viewer mental health, were supported. Misperceptions about mental health, including a justified feeling to hide mental conditions, judge others for theirs, or use it as a way for humor, are often given in television shows when mental health is included in the story (Smith, et al. 2019). I created a blog that revolved …
How Is Cannabidiol (Cbd Oil) Effective In Treating Opioid Addiction?, Kalie Creasy
How Is Cannabidiol (Cbd Oil) Effective In Treating Opioid Addiction?, Kalie Creasy
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The overall purpose of this research presentation is to determine whether or not Cannabidiol (CBD oil) is a viable and efficient treatment for opioid addiction. This research focuses on the benefits that CBD provides to those who are suffering from opioid addiction, versus that of the current treatment, methadone. The information was collected from the Longwood Library Database.
An Examination Of Risk Factors Of Cancer, Nathaniel Teague
An Examination Of Risk Factors Of Cancer, Nathaniel Teague
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
My goal for this research project is to examine risk factors pertaining to the likelihood of developing cancer, to examine weather or not cancer is a largely genetic or lifestyle disease, and to come up a number of clearly defined recommendations and takeaway points that a general audience could apply.
First-Overall Pick: Hockey's Most Valuable Resource, Bridget Hafdelin
First-Overall Pick: Hockey's Most Valuable Resource, Bridget Hafdelin
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
This is a diagram showcasing various statistics available for first-overall picks in the National Hockey League, including Wins Above Replacement, Expected Wins Above Replacement, and drafting probability.
To Glory Or To Ruin : Guinevere And Vivien In Thomas Malory's Morte Darthur, Alfred Tennyson's Idylls Of The King, And Edwin Arlington Robinson's Merlin And Lancelot, Eunice W. Carwile
To Glory Or To Ruin : Guinevere And Vivien In Thomas Malory's Morte Darthur, Alfred Tennyson's Idylls Of The King, And Edwin Arlington Robinson's Merlin And Lancelot, Eunice W. Carwile
English & Modern Languages: Theses, Dissertations & Student Publications
From Malory's Morte Darthur, through Tennyson's Idylls of the King, and through Robinson's Merlin and Lancelot, Guinevere and Vivien evolve from mere servants of a masculine plot and theme to well-rounded characters who struggle with the same problems that confront their male counterparts. Malory's world is about knights, warfare, and a holy quest, with women acting or reacting in certain ways only to move the plot along. While Tennyson develops female characters more fully than Malory, the great Victorian pays no homage to Arthurian womankind, bringing to his work a philosophy of sin-weakness-destruction that makes Vivien an evil seductress and …