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Brain Cancer Caregivers Experience High Emotional Distress, Sunny Mathaun

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Sunny Mathaun, Dr. Laurie Minns

Brain Cancer Caregivers Experience High Emotional Distress

Glioblastoma multiforme grade 4 is a type of highly malignant tumor that has an extremely poor prognosis, which leads to major emotional challenges such as heavy and unhealthy burden on caregivers. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most severe types of cancer with an average prognosis of 15 months. Due to its high mortality rate, GBM creates major health challenges for patients in a fast rate, but also significantly impacts the caregivers who are caring for these patients. Caregivers can be categorized in a formal and informal …

Binegativity And Depression: Examining Alcohol Use Among Nonexclusively-Oriented Womxn, Kaylee Mae Kronsperger

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Title: Binegativity and Depression: Examining Alcohol Use Among Nonexclusively-Oriented Womxn

Authors: Kaylee Kronsperger, Kinsie Dunham, M.A., & Bryan Cochran, Ph.D.

Purpose:

Alcohol use disorders can lead to cirrhosis, cancer, domestic violence, and even death (Carvalho, Andre F, et al. 2019). Gender and sexual minorities (GSM; non-cisgender and nonheterosexual individuals) report elevated rates of alcohol use (“Sexual Orientation Differences”, 2013), although nonexclusively-oriented womxn (NOW; womxn-identified people attracted to more than one gender)(womxn - terminology encompassing all women identified individuals; more inclusive for transgender and nonbinary individuals) in particular report higher rates of alcohol misuse. NOW also report higher rates of depression …

Caregivers Of Gbm Patients Express High Financial Burden, Madison Rose Cutaia

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Abstract:

Glioblastoma is described as one of the most pugnacious forms of brain cancer that is an uncurable diagnosis and entails a journey of adversity for the female caregivers. Female caregivers encounter high amounts of medical bills, job-loss for those diagnosed that leave families in a financial crisis with no safety net. 102 letters were written by female caregivers that express the challenges they experienced and were analyzed for data collection. These letter writers gave consent to viewing the information for data collection. Specific words and phrases were chosen throughout the letters that created a narrow focus of the study …

Assessing The Prevalence Of Food Insecurity In College Student Veterans, Gabrielle A. Norconk

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Food insecurity is the lack of a household’s physical and economic access to adequate amounts of nutritious, safe, and culturally appropriate foods. Food insecurity is considered a major public and health and nutrition problem in the United States. In 2019 the United States had a household food insecurity rate of 10.5% which represents a total of 35.2 million people. The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to increase the number of food-insecure individuals in the U.S. to 54.3 million (2020/21 projections). The connection between military service and increased vulnerability to food insecurity is currently inconclusive. Not only is there limited research on …

Anatomy Students Perceptions Towards The Transition To Online Due To Covid 19., Drake C. Leonard

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Anatomy students perceptions towards the transition to online due to COVID 19.

In the spring of 2020, the way students were presented information changed completely. As COVID spread around the world, students’ academic experiences were being shifted to an online platform. Although there have been some studies that have addressed this transition, the majority of the results from these studies showed a negative perception towards the transition and looked into what did and did not work. In this study we are looking anatomy students' perceptions of the transition from in-person classes to online classes due to COVID for students in …

Peer-Leader Activities In The Biology Classroom: Effects On Student Confidence In The Course And Knowledge Of Discussion Topics, Jadyn Aliyah Peterson

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Peer-Leader Activities in the Biology Classroom: Effects on Student Confidence in the Course and Knowledge of Discussion Topics

College students in STEM majors often report experiencing feelings that their courses are overly competitive, unsupportive, and that the professors seem apathic or unwelcoming. A promising approach to creating a more comfortable and supportive environment within the biology classroom is the utilization of peer-led activities. This study aims to investigate whether the student-reported confidence in the learning topic and in the overall course were affected by the completion of the peer activity, and additionally, whether the students who indicated positive post-activity perceptions …

Enhancing The Public’S General Vaccine Knowledge Through A Comprehensive And User-Friendly Website., Bonnie Long

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Less than a year since the World Health Organization first declared Covid-19 to be a global pandemic, The United States Food and Drug Administration has given authorization for the emergency use of three live-saving Covid-19 vaccines. With several vaccine candidates entering phase three clinical trials all over the world and more receiving approval for emergency use, questions continue to arise about how each vaccine works and what their effectiveness is at preventing Covid-19 illness. In fact, the pandemic has revealed a significant gap in the general public’s knowledge about the importance of all vaccines, not just the vaccines made to …

Resilience In Youth Related To Adult Relationships, Svea Rika Wigert

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Having close relationships with adults can increase children’s resilience and decrease risk factors such as mental health problems and feelings of loneliness. A program that targets resilience in youth is the Kaleidoscope Connect Program. This program focuses on the emotional and social needs of students and establishes connections with caring and supportive adults, a key protective factor of this program. The goal of the project is to examine the effectiveness of Kaleidoscope Connect in increasing resilience and decreasing problem behaviors in a sample of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in a school district in Western Montana. Using data from this …

Lobbying For Medicated Assisted Treatment In Montana, Asia Chhon, Mason Hutchinson, Taylor Hill, Alex Whaples, Kian Speck

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Despite spending more than any other county on incarceration and reentry programs, the United States continues to have some of the highest rates of reincarceration. Programs designed to teach inmates job skills, GED programs, and new Medicaid measures have proved moderately successful for reducing recidivism among certain offenders, but one class continues to suffer high recidivism rates. People imprisoned for opioid drug use are more likely to reoffend than any other group, but very few governments in different countries around the world have allotted the resources to establish effective treatment facilities, creating a cycle very few can escape. This project …

Conservation Nonprofits And Communication Of Values, Madeline Damon, Libby Metcalf, John Chandler

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how effectively conservation nonprofits communicate their values, or beliefs linked to emotional effect, to the public. This study compares the basic values embedded in mission, vision, and values statements (MVVs) to the values embedded in tweets. The similarity between MVVs and tweets will be compared based on organization size in order to identify any relationship between the size of a nonprofit and how well they communicate values. Finally, the values found in tweets and MVVs will be used to identify a current audience each nonprofit connects to most. The primary method of …

Fostering Sustainable Collaboration Within Indigenous Communities Through Community Based Participatory Research, Kiah M. Hohenstein, Brittney Hunter, Wren Roe

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Fostering Sustainable Collaboration within Indigenous Communities through Community Based Participatory Research

It is essential to support Indigenous children’s well-being in culturally responsive ways. One important approach is to collaborate with members of the community who understand the strengths of their culture, values, and language to support their children, particularly in Montana, where the rates of Native American students attempting suicide were nearly double that of their White peers (Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2019). In this paper, we introduce community based participatory research (CBPR) and its importance in Indigenous communities, particularly for research addressing children’s mental health.

In CBPR, researchers actively …

Taxation Without Representation: A Lack Of Social Benefits Perpetuates Injustice For Daca Recipients, Mckenna Stahlberg

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

For this research, the main theme will revolve around inequalities for those who are under DACA in the United States. Specifically, it will focus on how this community pays taxes on income, yet are denied social benefits from programs that are tax-funded. This research will be comprised of primary data collection, as well as an analysis of existing literature regarding the issue.

The working thesis statement for this research is as follows. The lack of benefits given to DACA recipients, given average employment, wages, and taxes paid, perpetuates a cycle of inequality. Data about income and tax information, as well …

The Use Of Silicone Wristbands As Passive Samplers For Measurement Of Wood Smoke Analytes, Alice R. Giem

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

As the people of Montana know, wood smoke from wildfires during the summer can have a negative effect on health. Exposure to smoke produced by wildfires is a health concern worldwide. With many Montana residents working as wildland firefighters during the summer, their exposure to the many compounds from smoke with negative health effects is high and so the concern for their health is high as well. Many past studies have measured the quantities of particulate matter in the smoke as the main health concern, but exposure to volatile compounds produced remains understudied. This research focuses on improving a method …

Teaching Methods And The Biology Student’S Perspective Of The Transition To Virtual Learning Due To Covid-19, Alexander R. Stuczynski

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

In the spring of 2020, the rise of a novel coronavirus swept across the globe and disrupted anatomy education across the globe. Through previous studies, it is known that the transition from traditionally taught classes to strictly virtual generally negatively impacted students, but it is not known what methods and approaches were best suited to anatomy students. Therefore, it is essential to identify which tools and approaches supported anatomy students and those of which did not support anatomy students via analysis of student perception of the transition. Online surveys were gathered from anatomy students in the BIOH 370 Anatomy and …

Differential Diagnosis Of Abnormal Muscle Gross Anatomy Of A Male Cadaver, Audrey V. Broffman, Carley R. Carpenter

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The ability of healthcare providers to carefully consider all presentations of illness and injury, draw upon research and knowledge to develop a list of potential diagnoses, and further investigate systems expected to be impacted by these diagnoses, is crucial for accurate identification of a condition and subsequent treatment plans to improve the welfare of patients. In order to determine a possible cause for unusual anatomic changes in multiple regions of the male cadaver used in the University of Montana’s Anatomy and Physiology lab, we performed a differential diagnosis.This research is exempt from IRB approval because the individual is no longer …

Individual Effects Of Speech And Debate In High School, Patrick James Flanagan

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The term “forensics” originates from the Latin root forensis which means pertaining to the public, debate, and/or discussion. Co-curricular forensics are competitions of public speaking and argumentation that are usually pursed in addition to the normal course of study at a secondary or post-secondary institution. More commonly, the activity is known as speech and debate. I claim that participants of speech and debate are affected by the experience in a way that benefits their lives academically, professionally, and interpersonally. This is substantiated by the effect it has on relevant skills and participants personality.

A qualitative study of informants is performed …

Intersectional Feminism And Diverse Perspectives In Contemporary Romance, Abigail L. Nordstrom

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The lack of intersectional feminism and diverse perspectives has long been a critique of the literary canon. While the Academy has shifted toward a more progressive course of literary study in recent decades, there are still some genres that are treated as undeserving of scholarly analysis in spite of their unique and diverse perspectives. The contemporary romance genre embodies the very intersectional feminism that the traditional literary canon lacks, yet it is still treated as unworthy of consideration. Contemporary romance novels such as The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert and The Bromance …

Nutritional Access And Resource Knowledge In College, Morgan Weidow, Darra Perdaems, Drake Leonard, Madi Kohls, Brooklyn Cunningham

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Nearly 20% of college students are food insecure, compared to 14.5% of the general population who face food insecurity. Factors that influence this include rising tuition costs, lack of affordable housing in college towns, and an increase in first-generation and/or low-income students. Moreover, food insecurity has a notable effect on physical and mental health and overall academic performance. College years are an important intervention time for nutritional practices as students are making sovereign choices and assuming responsibility for their health decisions that will ultimately shape their lifestyles. We conducted focus groups with UM college students to gauge their dietary habits …

Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Umt Students' Mental Health, Sami Sykes, Haylie Peacock, Jt Vineyard, Talia Randle, Kit Smith, Liza Donier, Katrina Liston, Elaine Chandler

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

University Students and COVID-19: The Impacts From This Pandemic on Mental Health

This study explores the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on University of Montana students. COVID-19 has had a notable effect on many aspects of life: economic, health, social, and academics. While these areas individually are objectively measurable, the aspect of mental health is more difficult to assess. Survey research was used to measure the impact of COVID-19 on University of Montana students. Participants also reported how these impacts have affected their relationships with these areas of life. While the survey responses are anonymous, we have reached …

“Bruno F.” And Mrs. “Bruno F.” Interview, April 9, 2021, "Bruno F.", "Mrs. Bruno F."

Wet Missoula: COVID-19 and Alcohol Oral History Project

In this anonymized interview, the interviewee, "Bruno F.," details his struggle with alcohol addiction and contributing factors such as time off from work and the workplace/office culture of the 1980s. The interviewee discusses his initial negative attitude toward A.A. [Alcoholics Anonymous] and how that impression changed after joining. The interviewee discusses how COVID is particularly hard for newer A.A. members and that COVID serves as a rationalization for people to continue drinking.

Is The Cfpb Still On The Beat? The Cfpb's (Non)Response To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Craig Cowie

Faculty Law Review Articles

When COVID-19 triggered a historic economic crisis, millions of Americans lost income and fell behind on debts, and complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hit record highs. This article argues that the agency, created after the 2008 crisis to protect consumers, largely failed to respond. Through early 2021, it filed no public enforcement actions tied to the pandemic, announced it would relax oversight of rules, and brought smaller cases with less consumer harm, redress, and penalties. The author recommends faster, visible enforcement, partnering with states, and clear guidance on unfair practices during the pandemic, signaling consumers remain protected.

Montana Kaimin, April 8, 2021, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Documents From The April 07, 2021 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana--Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the April 07, 2021 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). The following resolutions were discussed during the meeting:

SB 73_20/21- Resolution Establishing the Code of Ethics in the ASUM Bylaws as Enforceable

SB74_20/21- Resolution Supporting the Segregation of Funds for the Student Advocacy Resource Center

SB75_20/21- Resolution Establishing a Committee on Equitable Education

Child And Family Tip Sheet: Create A Learning Environment, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Early Childhood

A child’s environment communicates expectations and supports their development. The space around children impacts their sense of order, invites play, and promotes feelings of ownership.

Friends Of The Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum, No. 37, University Of Montana--Missoula. Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum

Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum (UMZM) Newsletters

From the Curator: A Busy Spring in the Museum -- 2021 Graslie Curiosity Intern -- Summer Marmot Madness -- Hands-On Learning in the Museum: Spotted Skunk Surprise -- Museum Memories -- Bird Data Harmonization -- Who's in the Museum -- Miscellany

Child And Family Tip Sheet: Building Skills Through Toys, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Early Childhood

Children learn important skills from interacting with peers and play materials. Here are things to think about when evaluating toys for a group-play setting.

America At A Glance: Covid-19 Vaccination Among People With Disabilities, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Health and Wellness

There is a lack of foucs on how people with disabilities are experiencing COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Addressing this knowledge gap is critical to ensuring that people with disabilities are considered as vaccination efforts progress during the ongoing pandemic and future health crises. Overall, 19% of our sample of people with disabilities reported already being vaccinated, 56% wanted to get vaccinated, 10% were unsure, and 15% did not want to be vaccinated. Rural residents with disabilities reported higher rates of current vaccination, but higher rates of overall hesitancy, and more barriers to vaccination than urban residents with disabilities. Political party affiliation …

Montana Voices Amplified: A Parent’S Perspective: Plexiglass Butterflies – Lessons Learned At The Children’S Hospital, Elizabeth Hill, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Independent Living and Community Participation

I used to be offended when someone would comment innocently, “I don’t know how you do it.” “It” being raising a child with special needs. Now, with a few more years of wisdom and empathy under my belt, I recognize the meaning and message behind their words.

Montana Business Quarterly, Spring 2021, University Of Montana--Missoula. Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Montana Business Quarterly, 1949-2021

This is an academic publication produced by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Montana’s College of Business. This is volume 59, number 1.

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