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Erikson’S Model Of Psychosocial Development With Autistic Children And Connections To Effective Educational Practices For No Child Left Behind, Lauren M. Stephens, Melissa Dieppa

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Autism is a disorder that affects an individual’s ability to communicate and socialize. Social difficulties of autism involve interpreting human emotions and reciprocity skills that are necessary for communication. To better understand why social development for autistic children is critical, it is beneficial to look at Erik Erikson’s model of psychosocial development. Erikson’s model explains the importance of peer relationships in order for the adolescent to find his/her identity. Autistic children struggle with peer relationships due to the social difficulties of the disorder. If autistic adolescents are not taught the social skills that are necessary for an autonomous life, they …

Development Of An Ultra-Light Weight Thin Set For Large Format Porcelain Tiles, Greg Mcalpin

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Mortar is a material used in masonry to fill the gaps between blocks in construction and bind the blocks together. The blocks may be stone, brick, and tile. Mortar is a mixture of sand, a powdered adhesive such as cement, and water and is applied as a paste, which then dries hard. Cement is most commonly used to refer more specifically to powdered materials that develop strong adhesive qualities when combined with water. Pozzolanic ash is an alumino-siliceous material which reacts with calcium hydroxide in the presence of water to form compounds possessing cementitious properties at room temperature, producing 2(CaO) …

Attitudes On Alcohol Consumption In Youth Across Ethnic Groups, Dujon Chang

Undergraduate Student Symposium

This research examines how people’s attitudes toward alcohol consumption vary across ethnic groups. Previous research has clearly demonstrated that patterns of alcohol use are influenced by a group’s norms and attitudes regarding alcohol use (Caetano & Clark, 1999). The current study investigates how a group’s norms toward alcohol use extend and apply to the use of alcohol by children and adolescents. Participants were given a twenty eight-item questionnaire on various drinking and eating habits in adults, adolescents and children. The participants rated each question on a five point Likert-type scale indicating their agreement or disagreement. Data was collected from 156 …

Dating Patterns Among The Arab Community Within South Florida, Marissa S. Dass

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The purpose of this study was to examine different attitudes, perceptions and values regarding dating among South Florida’s Arab community. This research sought to answer such questions as the difference between dating habits of American born Arabs and Middle Eastern born Arabs; how religion and the individuals’ devoutness influenced their dating habits; whether culture or religion was more influential on the individuals’ dating habits; and the differences between the ways in which Arab men and women dated.

Dating is defined as a social appointment, traditionally with a person of the opposite sex; and as individuals going out together as sexual …

Because I Am Not Superwoman!, Kristina Egerborn

Undergraduate Student Symposium

This is a poem that was written about my frustration with all the pressures that are placed upon me as well as other young women who are attending school full-time, working part- time, and taking care of a household.

The Explanation Of Conduct Disorder Via Piaget’S Theory And Evidence-Based Practices For Classroom Practice, Lisette Chapman, Tifani Pratt

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Over the years there has been a noticeable increase of children with behavioral problems and disorders. One of these disorders is the conduct disorder. A conduct disorder is the repetition of negative behavior, which includes such characteristics as lying, cheating, and aggression towards people and animals. Since this disorder involves such negative behavior, educational problems occur. By looking at Piaget's theory of development, the educational problems of students with conduct disorders can be explained. These explanations involve looking into the four factors that influence the way we think: activity, social experiences, biological maturation, and equilibration. Additionally, since many educational problems …

The Effects Of Aluminum On Gene Expression In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Maria Farrell

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Aluminum toxicity has been found to be a major constraint to crop productivity, a neurotoxic agent in animals and proposed to be a cofactor in human diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, anemia, growth disorders, glucose intolerance, and cardiac arrest. Suggested mechanisms of toxicity include alterations in nucleic acid function, changes in cell membrane permeability, inhibition of enzyme activity and protein synthesis, as well as competitive inhibition of several essential elements including magnesium, calcium, and iron. While several studies have examined gene expression of a few genes in response to aluminum (Al) exposure, there is a lack of data concerning how …

The Effects Of Trolox (Vitamin E) On Gene Expression During Oxidative Stress In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Ivan Jozic, Tracy Vuong

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Cellular oxidative stress contributes to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during metabolic processes, which may cause many illnesses including cancers. Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) forms radicals that may react with various cellular components such as DNA, proteins, and lipids. This research focuses on the use of Trolox (vitamin E) as an antioxidant in the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast). The abilities of Trolox to decrease cellular damage caused during oxidative stress is investigated through two known oxidative stress genes and four genes of unknown function (suspected to have a role in controlling oxidative stress). Additionally, …

The Peaks Or The Line?, Vien Tran

Undergraduate Student Symposium

“The Peaks or the Line” is an analysis of the euthanasia theme in the movie “Million Dollar Baby.” “Million Dollar Baby” is an inspiring story of a poor waitress named Maggie who turns into an accomplished boxer with the help of her trainer, Frankie. Toward the end of the movie, a horrific accident happens to Maggie, and at her request, Frankie puts her to death. An analysis of this euthanasia theme is not an argument over the morality of it but rather an evaluation on its effectiveness in the context of a movie. Since “Million Dollar Baby” is a serious …

Students Upset By “Necessary” Parker Microlab Closures, Gregory Kyriakakis

Undergraduate Student Symposium

As NSU continues to grow and the undergraduate population increases, more classroom and office space are required in the Parker Building. The area modified to accommodate the new rooms contained the first floor microlabs. Relied on heavily by students due to their convenient location near the classrooms, these labs were used to complete homework and print documents between classes. Many students felt that administration’s decision to remove the labs was detrimental to their academic experience since they would have to travel to other lab locations to complete their work, such as the crowded Alvin-Sherman Library labs that are shared with …

Terbinafine In The Treatment Of Onychomycosis: Review Of Efficacy And Safety, Richard Voskoboynikov

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The purpose of this literature research project is to investigate the efficacy and safety of terbinafine when used to treat onychomycosis. Onychomycosis is defined as a fungal infection of the nail, mainly caused by the organism Trichophyton rubrum. The estimated prevalence rate is 8% for the general population of North America, with higher rates occurring in special populations such as the immunocompromised as well as patients afflicted with diabetes. Traditional treatment methods have not been as effective and safe as terbinafine therapy. This allylamine agent inhibits the enzyme squalene epoxidase, crucial to the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway. In addition to …

Public Policy And Marijuana, Andrew Deonarine, Cassandra Voltaire, Michael Declue, Vishala Sharma

Undergraduate Student Symposium

This research project is an examination of the current public policy concerning marijuana from an economic standpoint. Moral or ethical issues concerning marijuana are not examined. This project only answers the question “Is the current public policy for marijuana good for our economy or should the current policies be discarded and altered?”. Within this project three areas concerning the public policy of marijuana are discussed. First, the health aspects of marijuana are discussed. Economic principles and concepts relating to marijuana are then examined. Lastly, the current public policy is analyzed against the proposed new public policy for marijuana. This research …

Priceless Passage, Amy Harvey

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Written by Amy Harvey in 1993, the poem will be performed as a monolog by the author. The poem is about a young and vulnerable woman who has come to realize that she has the courage to liberate herself from a deceitful boyfriend, and confronts him. This piece is easily applicable for most young women and men. Many of us have had a partner or perhaps a friend who has betrayed a trust or compromised a friendship in some way. This poem is based on a true experience, and is emotionally driven. The emotional responses begin as enlightenment and acknowledgement …

Polygamy: Is Having Multiple Spouses Inappropriate?, Leda Castrillo

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Polygamy is a general term that means multiple spouses (White & White, 2005). There are two types of polygamy: polygyny, which is one man with many wives, and polyandry, which is one woman with many husbands. Polygamy has been practiced in the United States as well as in other parts of the world for many centuries. When some families decide to add a new wife to their family, the decision is carefully considered and must be approved before the couple can get married (Altman & Ginat, 1996). The effect of polygamy on children has been researched but the effect is …

Organic Farming: Food Production For The Future, Nick Rocco, Hayley Oligane, Elizabeth Bond

Undergraduate Student Symposium

This research explores the long-term ecological and economical benefits of organic farming, as opposed to conventional farming, in the United States. Both farming methods have distinctive agricultural techniques that are under investigation to better comprehend their effects on the industry, consumer, and environment. Both systems have the potential to be productive only in specific geographic regions. Distinguishing which system should be used will increase prosperity and limit environmental harm. The primary goal of this project is to prove that the United States needs to adopt organic farming alongside conventional systems by providing government subsidies in order to enhance the efficiency …

Modification Of 100% Solids Epoxy Grout With Ancamine K-54 To Decrease The Set Time, Stacey Gunberg, Itza Miranda, Luciana Rozas, Sara Westcarth, Pricilla Williams

Undergraduate Student Symposium

100% solids epoxy grouts ideally should be water cleanable, three components, mortar and grout system designed for setting and grouting vitreous, semi-vitreous or absorptive tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement, Impervious porcelain and glass tile, brick and mini- brick, precast terrazzo, natural stone tile over a wide variety of substrates. This product yields exceptionally high strength, and it offers maximum resistance to staining and chemical attack from food, beverages, chemicals and cleaning agents. The product should also be uniform in color and colorfast. One of the most common applications of 100% solids epoxy grout is in the restaurant industry. Antibacterial agents …

Meeting The Expectations Of No Child Left Behind: The Long-Term Effects Of Head Start, Monica Duenas, Dayana Soriano

Undergraduate Student Symposium

What are the long-term effects of Head Start education on students’ cognitive development? What is head Start? How do long-term effects of Head Start connect to cognitive development? How are students, teachers, and parents affected by NCLB? How are meeting the expectations of NCLB correlated with Head Stat Programs? These are the questions being addressed in this paper. This paper consists of a review of the literature on these topics and concludes that Head Start prepares disadvantaged children for school. They have lower crime rates, better grades, and get better paying jobs than their fellow peers who did not attend …

Life, Sharifa Coombs

Undergraduate Student Symposium

My poem Life is about the questions that are constantly posed by people of all kinds. One thing that can be counted on or expected is the unpredictability of life, but scientist and theorists are always attempting to come up with predictions for what the future will be. Basically, this poem examines different aspects of human nature and the different expectations placed on us by society. For example the meaning of “success,” society deemed it to mean wealth and sometimes fame. In reality the meaning of success is different for everyone, and sometimes the meaning of success given by society …

Effects Of Social Cognition On Children With Language Impairment And Connections For Classroom Practice To Address No Child Left Behind, Arlisha Canion, Stacey Gonzalez

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Language impairment is a communication disorder in which children experience difficulty in the ability to understand and/or use words in context. Children with language impairments are not able to relate to others receptively or expressively, thereby creating an affect on the children’s development of social cognition. Social cognition refers to children’s perception and interpretation of the world around them. For children with language impairments, the inability to relate to others in the world around them both verbally and nonverbally facilitates a breakdown of language development and social communication. Therefore, children with language impairments require the use of best practices in …

Public Views Of Clients, Therapists, And The Therapy Process, Risel Borrego, Julio Gurrea

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Therapists and clients have primarily been portrayed negatively in the media, where clients are viewed as being “crazy” and therapists as unethical. Past research has mainly focused on the perceptions of current therapy clients or the feedback of clients to the therapeutic relationship. However, there has been a comparative lack of research measuring the opinions of the general public concerning therapy and the therapeutic relationship. This study will explore the public’s attitudes towards professionals in the mental health field as well as those who attend therapy. Participants will be chosen on the bases that they have not attended therapy in …

Alternative Medicine: The Cure For Cancer, Rena Patel

Undergraduate Student Symposium

For decades, alternative medicine (also known as complementary medicine) has been subjected to much speculation. Many scientists view this area of medicine as unsafe, but this view is primarily due to a lack of proper testing and personal bias. As we venture to find treatments for cancer that are more effective and with fewer related side effects, researchers are turning to herbal products. This literature review focuses on three such herbs, Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng), Convolvulus arvensis (bindweed), and Evodiae fructus (evodiamine) which have been found to be potent in their property of inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels …

The Impact Of External Influences On Character Development, Michael Bergbauer

Undergraduate Student Symposium

It has been said that individuals define themselves by their relationship to others. If so, the identities of characters in literary works are also determined by external influences, such as religious influences, social expectation, codes of behavior, and familial or political loyalties because these external influences alter or affect the individual’s sense of identity and purpose. To prove this thesis, this essay analyzes major characters from the works Beowulf, Paradise Lost, and King Lear and the relation of their development as characters to developing external influences within their works.

Thank You, United States, Sebastien Charles

Undergraduate Student Symposium

This poem is written to outline the many frustrations that a teenager growing up in Haiti can encounter. The poem talks about how it is forbidden for many kids to go into relationships at a young age. However, it is much deeper than that. This poem symbolizes all the restrictions that teenagers in Haiti are revolting against.

Sheer Genius: Lads, Chicks, And The New Masculinity, Liz Harbaugh

Undergraduate Student Symposium

This paper addresses the emerging “dick lit” tradition and examines Nicholas Hornby’s High Fidelity as a movement towards a new conception of masculinity. The focus is on the movement away from traditional masculinity towards a new idea, expressed mostly through the use of “chick lit” and “chick flick” tactics.

Opportunity Costs Of The Iraq War, Stephanie Quinones, Jahmila Williams, Fatima Nassriyeh, Quratulain Hayat

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Five years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the United States remains engaged in the conflict with terrorism and its counterparts. The monetary spending on the conflict in Iraq continues to climb. The US administration has instituted a planned budget that will allocate “$ 442 billion for national defense, which is a defined area of the budget that includes the Department of Defense, nuclear weapons (part of Department of Energy), and a few other military –related areas in other agencies” (National Priorities Project 2). The opportunity costs of the war cannot be ignored. While no one can and has not …

The Influence Of High Temperature And Two Hurricanes On The Success Of Late Season Loggerhead Nests In Broward County, Florida, In 2005, Stefanie Ouellette, Curtis M. Burney

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Speeches, Lectures

The success of loggerhead nests, defined as the percentage of the eggs per nest resulting in live released hatchlings, declined to unusually low levels during the latter part of the 2005 season. The mean successes were 81.1, 61.1, 32.8 and 13.4 percent for nests deposited in May, June, July and August, respectively. Many eggs from the August nests appeared to be unusually dried. There was a significant inverse relationship (P < .0001) between the daily air temperature anomaly on the day of nest deposition and the average daily success rate of loggerhead nests in 2005. The daily temperature anomaly is the deviation of the average air temperature each day from the daily climatological average values. There was also a highly significant inverse relationship between maximum daily air temperature and nest success rate in 2005. These relationships were not found in the previous two years. The actual average temperature during August in 2005 was 29.7°C, compared to 28.9 and 29.2°C in 2004 and 2003, respectively. The 2005 average was statistically different from the other two years (one way ANOVA, P < .001) and also from the climatological average temperature of 28.6°C. Mean daily success rates were less than 50 percent for nests deposited during the 50 days preceding the impact of Hurricane Katrina on August 25. Nests deposited in the first two weeks of August were also impacted by Hurricane Rita. Mean daily success rates were less than 10 percent on 7 days during this period.

Testing The Effectiveness Of Pollution Control Measures At The South Dade Landfill: The Reduction Of Un-Ionized Ammonia In Landfill Leachate, Matt Mitchell

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the pollution control measures in place at the South Dade Landfill, located in Miami, Florida. Pollution control measures in place at the landfill include the lining and capping of landfill cells, a landfill wetland retention basin and a groundwater remediation interceptor trench (GWRIT). This study was performed over a ten (10) month span beginning in October, 2002 and ending in July, 2003. This study dealt specifically with the effectiveness of the GWRIT and landfill wetlands in reducing the amount of un-ionized ammonia (NH₃) in the landfill …

Spring 2006 Farquhar Forum, Farquhar College Of Arts And Sciences

The Farquhar Forum College Magazine

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Spring 2006, Nsu Oceanographic Center

Currents

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Law, Humanities And Equipoise In The Ethics Education Of Physician Assistants, Frederick Adolf Paola

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The humanities have been defined as a group of academic subjects united by a commitment to studying aspects of the human condition and a qualitative approach that generally prevents a single paradigm from coming to define any discipline. In the medical humanities context, the most quickly growing area is the field of literature and medicine. The use of literature in bioethics education plays a number of well-recognized educational roles. Herein, we argue that the law is relatively overemphasized in bioethics education and that one heretofore ignored yet important role of the humanities is to serve as a counterbalance to the …