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Keyword Review: Patient-Controlled Analgesia, Kannan Aravagiri, Ramsis F. Ghaly Apr 2024

Keyword Review: Patient-Controlled Analgesia, Kannan Aravagiri, Ramsis F. Ghaly

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Keyword Review: Physiologic And Dosing Changes In The Elderly, Moez K. Sumar, Ramsis F. Ghaly Apr 2024

Keyword Review: Physiologic And Dosing Changes In The Elderly, Moez K. Sumar, Ramsis F. Ghaly

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Artificial Intelligence: Unveiling Potential, Navigating Challenges, Kavivarma Kandasamy Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence: Unveiling Potential, Navigating Challenges, Kavivarma Kandasamy

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed from science fiction to a tangible reality, permeating various aspects of our lives. This report delves into the current state of AI, exploring its foundational concepts, technical advancements, and diverse applications. By analyzing academic literature, industry reports, and real-world case studies, the report sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionize fields like healthcare, scientific research, and entertainment. However, the report also acknowledges the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with advanced AI. By examining areas like safety concerns and responsible development practices, the report aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of AI's impact on …


Smart Decarceration In The U.S And Our Communities, Brooke Freeland, Andrea Dehler, Jessica Rojas, Ethan Thompson, Emily Seaberg Apr 2024

Smart Decarceration In The U.S And Our Communities, Brooke Freeland, Andrea Dehler, Jessica Rojas, Ethan Thompson, Emily Seaberg

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The rate of incarceration in the United States is one of the highest in the world and frequently affects members of vulnerable populations. The ineffectiveness of incarceration can be displayed by the following statement, “Prisoners often carry additional deficits of drug and alcohol addictions, mental and physical illnesses, and lack of work preparation or experience” (n.d.). In response, The Grand Challenges for Social Work poses smart decarceration as one solution to address high rates of incarceration. Our findings reveal the effects of decarceration policies on incarcerated persons and the community, as well as the effects of how resources are allocated. …


The Plague Of Athens, Cameron Drylie Apr 2024

The Plague Of Athens, Cameron Drylie

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The purpose of this study is to use historical analysis, biology, and linguistics to evaluate the reason one of early humanity's greatest civilizations fell. 449 BC marked the end of the Greco-Persian War and the crowning of two new dominate city-states in the Mediterranean, Athens and Sparta. The tensions of these two ideologically different civilizations rose for eighteen years before the two clashed in the bloodiest conflict the world had ever seen at the time. Led by the great Pericles, Athens struggled to resist the most powerful land force of the time, causing him to retreat into the city walls. …


Bookworm: A Home Library Aid, Johnny Quach Apr 2024

Bookworm: A Home Library Aid, Johnny Quach

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This project involved the design and development of a website intended to allow users to create a personal inventory of their purchased media with a primary focus on books. The goal of the project was to create a website that is both user-friendly, convenient, and both personally and professionally useful. The project began with an analysis of existing personal inventory websites and apps which identified many different aspects that are included in the finished website, as well as aspects that fell short. Utilizing Python and Flask, the design includes a number of easy-to-use features, such as the ability to create …


Reduction Of E-Waste With Multi Generational Clustering Of Obsolete Computers, Tyler Sather, Judah Nava Apr 2024

Reduction Of E-Waste With Multi Generational Clustering Of Obsolete Computers, Tyler Sather, Judah Nava

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The rise of E-waste is a growing concern as there are many toxic materials or toxic chemicals created with mishandling of the waste. Even in the school system we see obsolete computers systems laying around in closets collecting dust ready to be sent to the landfill. Our aim is to see if by clustering these old systems together we can give them new life thus reducing the need to add them to the worlds e-waste problem. Often these obsolete systems have lower powered CPUs which makes them less desirable for computing, if we cluster these systems together we can potentially …


Traversing Through A Graph, Andrew Selvig Apr 2024

Traversing Through A Graph, Andrew Selvig

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Software such as Google Maps or flight path routes utilize algorithms which find the most optimal path between two points or locations. These optimal routes are based on existing paths between nodes (locations). These kinds of software have made our lives much more convenient when we want to go somewhere. However, there are situations in which nodes and their paths have not been established. Nonetheless, there are two points that need to be connected with barriers in between. ;The purpose of this project is to tap into a way to create and traverse nodes between two points while refusing to …


Creating With Generative Ai, Gudrun Hall, Zeitun Abdinoor Apr 2024

Creating With Generative Ai, Gudrun Hall, Zeitun Abdinoor

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CustomGPT is a framework that utilizes advanced natural language processing techniques to generate customized versions of ChatGPT, adapting conversational agents to various contexts, domains, or individual preferences. This project demonstrates how ChatGPT serves as a powerful tool for creating chatbots with actionable features and dynamic mobile games. By showcasing its versatility in empowering users to innovate and drive creative content generation, we highlight ChatGPT's potential to shape the future of interactive mobile experiences.


Assigning A Dynamic Personality To Ai, Austin Jeral Apr 2024

Assigning A Dynamic Personality To Ai, Austin Jeral

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In today's world where artificial intelligence capabilities are advancing the potential for custom, and tailor made chatbots are similarly advancing. Such artificial intelligence chatbots could be particularly useful in many fields from the entertainment industry in the form of video game characters with dynamic dialog that stay true to their characters, to the world of psychology where such chatbots may be useful in helping budding psychologists train and be exposed to a vast array of different personalities that they may not be exposed to. Such artificial intelligence chatbots require however to have a believable and dynamic personality. Personality is a …


“We’Ll Never Be Those Kids Again” A Thematic Analysis Of Reddit.Com, Marissa Engst Apr 2024

“We’Ll Never Be Those Kids Again” A Thematic Analysis Of Reddit.Com, Marissa Engst

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The dependency on substances can take a toll on an individual's life. Different factors may have led to their use of substances, which can turn into the abuse of substances. This study takes a deep dive into the events that happened in the past that led to dependency. I collected the data from Reddit.com under the r/addiction community, where individuals were vulnerable about their pain in life. The individuals shared stories that explained how they got to the point of substance abuse. Five emerging themes occurred through the evaluation of reddit.com and how individuals explain what led to substance abuse. …


Effects Of Sensory Processing Impairments On Social Language Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sara Stier Apr 2024

Effects Of Sensory Processing Impairments On Social Language Skills In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sara Stier

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is commonly characterized by impairments in social communication, language, and other cognitive skills, behavior and emotional challenges, sensory processing issues, and feeding challenges (ASHA, n.d.). Sensory processing refers to the process of the central nervous system receiving input from the senses and integrating this information to generate an appropriate behavioral response (Kojovic et al., 2019). A highly regulated sensory system is a vital piece that is needed in order to be able to communicate wants, needs, and ideas effectively and appropriately (Sensory Issues, n.d.). The main sensory systems that individuals with …


Exploring The Importance Of Sensory Play In Classrooms, Morgan Stark, Hannah Oelke, Sarah Beack, Mackenzie Hauger Apr 2024

Exploring The Importance Of Sensory Play In Classrooms, Morgan Stark, Hannah Oelke, Sarah Beack, Mackenzie Hauger

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This poster is going to discuss the importance of play and dive deeply into sensory play. Sensory play is a crucial aspect of childhood development. Sensory play allows children to explore and engage with the environment through their senses. Sensory play helps children build cognitive skills, fine and gross motor skills, language skills, social and emotional skills, and problem-solving skills. Sensory play also supports special education and students with sensory processing disorders by providing therapeutic benefits. Overall, sensory play is an essential component of a child's development and should be an essential tool that is prioritized in classrooms.


The Influence Of Cognition On Dysphagia In Adults With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Elizabeth Mcdonald Apr 2024

The Influence Of Cognition On Dysphagia In Adults With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Elizabeth Mcdonald

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Dysphagia leads to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality (Alhashemi, 2010), and individuals with severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are at an extremely heightened risk of developing dysphagia. This paper identified the known links between cognition and dysphagia, specifically focusing on adults with severe TBIs. The Rancho Los Amigos Revised Scale (RLAS-R) was found to be the best predictive factor in the presence, severity, and resolution of dysphagia (Terré & Mearin, 2007; Terré & Mearin, 2009; Hansen et al., 2008). This information is vital for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to understand due to their experience and expertise in treating disorders …


Impacts Of Socioeconomic Status On Language Development In Preschool Children, Denise Adriaansen Apr 2024

Impacts Of Socioeconomic Status On Language Development In Preschool Children, Denise Adriaansen

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According to Lee (2023), 37.9 million Americans are living in poverty. Poverty is associated with deficits in language, communication, and social skills. Language development is a crucial aspect of a child's development. Children who live in low-socioeconomic households have a higher prevalence of language impairments. This paper will explore the impact that socioeconomic status has on language development in preschool-aged children. It includes becoming knowledgeable on serving individuals that come from different backgrounds, including level of socioeconomic status. It is important for all individuals especially professionals who will serve this population to understand how level of socioeconomic status can affect …


The Psychosocial Effects Of Alaryngeal Speech Following A Laryngectomy, Jennifer Cloos Apr 2024

The Psychosocial Effects Of Alaryngeal Speech Following A Laryngectomy, Jennifer Cloos

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When an individual is unable to communicate using verbal speech, they can be given or introduced to a variety of alternative or augmentative options to help assist in their ability to communicate their wants and needs appropriately. In this paper the focus is on communication from those who have had a partial or total laryngectomy procedure and how the alteration of their means of communicative output affects their psychosocial health and well-being. This literature review breaks down what kind of care is expected for laryngectomees post-operation, options for communicative output following that procedure, how intensive surgeries and artificial voice options …


The Role Of High School Based Speech Language Pathologists In Transitioning Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Into Professional Careers, Cameryn Maykut Apr 2024

The Role Of High School Based Speech Language Pathologists In Transitioning Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Into Professional Careers, Cameryn Maykut

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is widely known to be one of the fastest growing developmental disabilities in the United States. Due to the ever-increasing prevalence of ASD, it is essential for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to be educated on how to provide the highest quality of services to this population. This research paper aims to investigate the role of the high school based SLP while working with students with ASD during the transition from high school to vocational settings. Research was collected through compiling data from a variety of peer-reviewed scholarly sources, such as journals, articles, and organizations. Findings from the …


The Speech Language Pathologist's Role In Intervention For Parkinson's Disease, Jenna Lovaas Apr 2024

The Speech Language Pathologist's Role In Intervention For Parkinson's Disease, Jenna Lovaas

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This literature review explored the available intervention techniques utilized by Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) when treating individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Parkinson's disease affects six million people worldwide and is expected to double by the year 2040. Deficits associated with PD manifest themselves into motor and non-motor symptoms that show varying benefit from pharmacological approaches alone. For this reason, SLPs provided comprehensive treatment approaches to address the challenges related to dysarthria, dysphagia, and cognitive linguistic skills. Treatment consisted of behavioral techniques, diet modifications, compensatory strategies, muscle strength training, and restorative training. While some techniques demonstrated benefit to more than one …


The Effect Of Melodic Intonation Therapy On Language Recovery In Patients After Stroke, Alie Rockey Apr 2024

The Effect Of Melodic Intonation Therapy On Language Recovery In Patients After Stroke, Alie Rockey

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This project is an examination of literature discussing the effects of Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) on language recovery in patients after stroke. The role of MIT after stroke is to encourage language recovery and promote overall well-being. Nine studies are summarized pertaining to the importance of MIT for individuals after stroke and the generalization of this approach. The existing literature supported MIT as a consistent intervention approach that positively impacted stroke and language recovery. Additionally, this review explored implementation options and the importance of each method. The importance for future research and synthesis is impactful across settings. Overall implications predict …


Best Practice Interventions For Individuals With Cleft Palate, Aleisha Johnson Apr 2024

Best Practice Interventions For Individuals With Cleft Palate, Aleisha Johnson

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Cleft palate and cleft lip with palate occur in every 1,700 and 1,600 births (ASHA, n.d.). Speech-language pathology intervention is often needed by individuals who have had a cleft palate; about 50% of individuals who have had a repaired cleft palate are referred to speech pathology services (Sand et al., 2022). According to Alighieri et al. (2021), there is a lack of clear procedures when administering treatment to individuals with repaired cleft palates. The purpose of this project is to identify best practice for speech therapy interventions for individuals with repaired cleft palates. This project reviews the traditional articulation approach, …


Understanding The Effects Of Aphasia On The Support System And The Impact Of Communication Partner Training, Jensen Bloom Apr 2024

Understanding The Effects Of Aphasia On The Support System And The Impact Of Communication Partner Training, Jensen Bloom

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Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that impacts multiple domains of language. A person with aphasia may experience negative consequences following their diagnosis, including emotional distress, psychosocial disturbances, and depression. The close support system may also experience similar negative feelings the person with aphasia. Communication Partner Training (CPT) is an approach that involves educating and training the frequent communication partners to support and/or assist the person with aphasia with communicating their message across efficiently and effectively. Educating the support system on aphasia and the different characteristics of the disorder gives the communication partners a better understanding of what the person …


Understanding Practitioner’S Perceptions Of Speech And Language Therapy Services In The Juvenile Justice System, Julia Buendgen Apr 2024

Understanding Practitioner’S Perceptions Of Speech And Language Therapy Services In The Juvenile Justice System, Julia Buendgen

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The purpose of this study was to gain more understanding of how individuals who work with the juvenile justice population understand language disorders and the scope of speech and language therapy services. In addition, this study explored potential supports for individuals working in this setting. This study consisted of twenty participants working in the juvenile justice system who completed a survey tool that was designed by the researcher to describe the participant's perceptions of speech-language pathology, current procedures, reported challenges, and potential areas in need of support. Participant knowledge of the scope of speech-language pathology varied among participants. The highest …


The Msum Native American Student Needs Survey, Darla Warren, Brian Johnson, Madalyn Lavallie Apr 2024

The Msum Native American Student Needs Survey, Darla Warren, Brian Johnson, Madalyn Lavallie

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After examination of the Equity Score card for Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) in the Fall of 2023, it was determined that the largest equity gap is among Native American students (which was also representative of the data for the entire state of Minnesota). This research project used the information from the Campus Climate Survey (collected in Spring 2023) to develop a secondary survey that specifically targets Native American students to further supplement the data from the campus climate survey. According to the Minnesota State Equity Scorecard (2023), a 25.4% equity gap among Native American students was identified. This equity …


Focus Groups: Perceived Stress And Stress Management Techniques Of Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students, Emily Karevold Apr 2024

Focus Groups: Perceived Stress And Stress Management Techniques Of Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students, Emily Karevold

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Speech-Language Pathologists are required to earn a master's degree from an accredited program (ASHA, n.d.). Graduate students, typically in their twenties and thirties, are prone to stress that arise while completing their graduate degree such as paying off undergraduate student debt, earning a sustainable income while in school, and working on establishing a professional identity within their career field (Cho & Hayter, 2020). This stress is magnified by the stress associated with earning a graduate education, which negatively impacts their productivity and diminishes their mental and physical well-being (Cho & Hayter, 2020).Stress can be defined as any change that causes …


Psychosocial Effects Of Stuttering In Adults: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And The Role Of The Slp, Gabrielle Furman Apr 2024

Psychosocial Effects Of Stuttering In Adults: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy And The Role Of The Slp, Gabrielle Furman

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Adults who stutter may be struggling with the psychological or emotional impacts relating to their stutter. This project examines the psychosocial effects of stuttering on adults and addresses the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce the negative feelings and attitudes towards their stutter. The aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the techniques involved were explored. This therapy approach was found to be beneficial for adults who stutter in reducing anxiety and social avoidance, increasing participation in daily activities, and increasing confidence in speaking situations. The role of the speech-language pathologist was found to include choosing an approach that best fits the …


Dramatic Play: It's Not Just A Kitchen, Ann Sandeen, Alexis Grabau, Hope Sperr, Stephanie Fernandez Apr 2024

Dramatic Play: It's Not Just A Kitchen, Ann Sandeen, Alexis Grabau, Hope Sperr, Stephanie Fernandez

Student Academic Conference

In pretend or dramatic play, children make conscious decisions about what will work for the roles they enact. They have power over the play and make decisions that depend on their imagination and resources. Dramatic play occurs in all classroom areas; however, it is also common to have a dramatic play center in the classroom. The dramatic play center is important because it contributes to various areas of growth and development for young children. These areas of development include gross and fine motor, language and literacy, cognitive, social, and emotional. Teachers have a role in facilitating these areas of growth …


Building Healthy Relationships To End Violence, Etta Danielson, Carson Hunt, Journey Ponting, Francesca Hanson, Sara Busby Apr 2024

Building Healthy Relationships To End Violence, Etta Danielson, Carson Hunt, Journey Ponting, Francesca Hanson, Sara Busby

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Social workers provide a crucial role in preventing, advocating, and providing services to victims of interpersonal violence in relationships within the community. The presentation will discuss the impact of the Rape Abuse Crisis Center in the Fargo/Moorhead area. There is a need to increase funding for services that could provide victims with adequate programs that can help support those individuals on their path to justice and healing. Presenters will discuss policies that hope to increase funding for prevention and intervention activities that would reduce structural inequalities that perpetuate gender-based violence. The presentation will also highlight research funding through Institutions such …


A Roleplaying Game’S Affect On Theory Of Mind In College Students, Callie Frank Apr 2024

A Roleplaying Game’S Affect On Theory Of Mind In College Students, Callie Frank

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Theory of Mind (ToM) abilities are based on understanding and predicting what others may think or feel and how that may be different than one’s own thoughts and feelings. Prior research has shown that people can get better at using various ToM abilities. However, the methods researchers used were not very easily accessible. This research is going to be focused on the hypothesis that role playing in a tabletop role-playing game, as opposed to doing a watercolor social, will increase the frequency of using ToM abilities the next day. Participants will be 40 adult students at Minnesota State University, Moorhead, …


Politics And Gender In Meskwaki Tribal Membership, Lily Gooding Apr 2024

Politics And Gender In Meskwaki Tribal Membership, Lily Gooding

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Early observations (1600s-1800s) concerning the Meshkwaki, a Central Algonquian Indigenous group of the Western Great Lakes and eastern Prairies of the United States, emphasized the perceived primary role of patri-based institutions. This attention was echoed by the anthropologists of the late 1800s and early 1900s, who prioritized and described the role and purpose of patrilineal descent. In 1937 the US Government and its supporters forced the Meshkwaki to adopt a tribal constitution which included the abandonment of their traditional leadership structure and the introduction of patrilineal descent for tribal membership. This poster will begin by contextualizing patri-based institutions within pre-1937 …


Water Quality Analysis Of Red River Valley's Municipal And Rural Water Supply: A Collaboration Between Local High School Science Classes And Geosciences At Msum, Abigail Von Bank, Reed Wilke, Ally Peters Apr 2024

Water Quality Analysis Of Red River Valley's Municipal And Rural Water Supply: A Collaboration Between Local High School Science Classes And Geosciences At Msum, Abigail Von Bank, Reed Wilke, Ally Peters

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Declining water quality is an environmental issue that has been around for decades now. As pipes decay and waterways become more polluted, these pollutants are becoming more present in water. This region, unlike other places, does not have a problem with water scarcity, but water quality is increasingly problematic. We are focusing on the study, collection, and analysis of Fargo, Moorhead, and the Red River Valley's water quality throughout the community. This project is a collaboration with local high school students by engaging in modern environmental dilemmas all while creating an in-depth analysis of the water samples taken to see …