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Fostering Resilience In Youth Through Positive Youth-Adult Relationships, Amanda Swiech

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Research examining adolescents has found that close, healthy relationships with supportive and caring adults can help foster resilience in youth. Resilience, as defined by Ann Masten (2001), is the “phenomena characterized as good outcomes in spite of serious threats to adaptation or development.” Promoting resilience in a school setting can help decrease at-risk behaviors such as truancy, substance use, and suicidal ideation/attempts. Kaleidoscope Connect is a program focusing on establishing social-emotional skills and resilience in youth and specifically targets youth-adult relationships.

This research project examines 28 7^th and 8^th grade students who participated in the Kaleidoscope Connect program …

Caregiver Outcomes In The Context Of Telehealth And In-Person Applications Of An Intensive Comprehension Aphasia Program, Kaelyn D. Kaftan, Laiken N. Harris, Rylee J. Kremer

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Title: Caregiver Outcomes in the Context of Telehealth and In-Person Applications of an Intensive Comprehension Aphasia Program.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore perceived stress for caregivers of stroke survivors with aphasia who participated in telehealth and in-person delivery models of a high-intensity, short duration stroke rehabilitation program, as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; Cohen et al., 1983).

Method: During in-person Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs (ICAPs; Rose et al., 2013; 2021) in 2017 and 2018, and a tele-health ICAP in 2020, caregiver-reported outcomes were assessed using the PSS, a measure of perceived stress across life …

Do Piscicide Treatments Used To Restore Trout Populations Have Unintended Negative Consequences On A Non-Game Native Fish Species?, Nathan J. Carter

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Native headwater trout species in Montana are often threatened by introduced fish species. One increasingly common management solution is to install a barrier to prevent the passage of non-native species and apply a piscicide chemical treatment above the barrier. This removes non-native species and allows managers to reintroduce desired populations of native species. The effect of piscicide treatment of co-occurring non-game fishes is not well understood. One such species is the Rocky Mountain sculpin (Cottus bondi). This species appears to be able to survive piscicide treatment, which would likely benefit ecosystem restoration following the treatment. However, we hypothesize …

Being A Learning Assistant In A Ways Of Knowing Course, Isabella Mae Kasper

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

During the Fall 2021 semester, I was a Learning Assistant in Dr. Bruce Hardy’s Ways of Knowing. Ways of Knowing is primarily a seminar-based course with small group discussions and minimal lectures. Students are assigned a daily reading and analyze it during class time. In Dr. Hardy’s course, I made weekly quizzes, participated in and guided group discussions, provided resources for the students, added new ideas to the class structure, and provided a different perspective for students to consider. It is significant for professors to know the effectiveness of implementing a Learning Assistant in their class. Additionally, it is important …

The Integration Of Student Understanding: Exploring Competition In The Classroom, Alexandra A. Berna

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Over the past 50 years, extensive research has been conducted on the mechanistic and consequential roles of competition in the classroom. Much of this research is framed around the perspectives of educators, often in terms of the impacts of their grading methods and the presence or absence of team-based learning in their classrooms. However, dialogue about the potential benefits and drawbacks of competitive classrooms is not inclusive of student perspective, especially when considering the long-term academic and social impacts of competitive classroom environments. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore how to best define competition for students enrolled …

Cell Phone Usage In Secondary Schools: A Pervasive Post-Pandemic Problem, Donna Arganbright

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Within schools across the country, cell phone usage has been and continues to be a pervasive problem. While this issue has been noted as far back as the advent of cell phones, there seems as of late to be a troubling trend of excessive cell phone usage within class. Since the Covid-19 pandemic relegated students to learning digitally within their homes, students returning to physical classrooms are struggling with re-learning what it looks like to be a member of a functioning learning environment. The issue most glaringly represented and difficult to address is phone usage within the classroom. Time spent …

Behavioral Assessment Of Degus In A Neuronal Electrophysiological Recording Experiment, Christian J. Newby, Patrick Hanni

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

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Does Social Behavior Differ Between Familiar And Unfamiliar Degus In Juveniles And Adolescents?, Heather Warner, Kendra Keuhn, Amber Thatcher

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

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A Strategic Analysis Of Spotify, Andrew J. Jensen

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Companies are amassing bigger global footprints. Therefore, it is imperative for users of their financial statements to understand how those companies work, especially with the uptick in streaming as more people are staying at home. A company analysis can help inform potential investors and other financial statement users on the intricacy of a company. Spotify, an international music streaming service, impacts many users with its strategic model. Many of these users are not familiar with Spotify’s strategic model, and it is valuable for that model to be broken down and explained in simpler terms. My PowerPoint presentation digs into financial …

Assessing The Role Of Time And Beavers In Driving Recovery Following Restoration, Daylen Egger, Claire Shady, Shawnalee Voyles, Kory Shoja-Chaghorvand

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The role of time as an important factor in restoration of riparian ecosystems toward a reference state is well known. Ecosystem engineers, such as beaver, can have substantial influences on ecosystem characteristics, and thus they may play a large role in ecosystem recovery, however the role of beavers in altering the rate of ecosystem recovery is not well described. In this study, we monitored the recovery of vegetation and soil characteristics at Ninemile Creek in western Montana. This site has been highly degraded by historic placer mining, which resulted in a stream channel bounded by ten-meter-high gravel piles, eliminating the …

Examining Factors Limiting Post-Restoration Riparian Revegetation In Western Montana, Aubrey Benson, Sydney Bish

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Revegetating riparian soils made bare during restoration is important to stabilize soils and minimize the spread of non-native invasive plants. Seeding is a commonly used approach for revegetation, but its efficacy and factors that limit its success remain understudied. It is known that nutrient availability can limit plant growth and establishment, and that seed addition rates can also play a role. However, the success of these approaches has varied, presenting an opportunity to study the optimization of revegetation techniques. In this study, we examined ways to increase the efficacy of reseeding riparian areas on a reach of Ninemile Creek in …

Differences In Childhood Bullying Experiences And Self-Harm And Suicidality Across Subgroups Of Sexual Minorities, Jesse Jewell

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Sexual minorities (e.g. lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer) are at greater risk for childhood bullying, self-harm, and suicidality than the heterosexual population. Research has also shown that bullying victimization is related to increased negative mental health outcomes. Additionally, some subgroups of sexual minorities, such as bisexuals, have been reported to experience higher rates of adverse mental health than their gay and lesbian peers. However, less is understood about how the relationship between childhood bullying and deleterious mental health may impact different subgroups of sexual minorities.

The current study examined responses from 1,507 sexual minority participants in the Generations: A Study of …

Spotify: A Strategic Analysis Of Its Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, And Threats, Kian Dei Bertin

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Spotify is an online streaming platform that allows consumers to listen to music and podcasts for free with advertising or paying a monthly subscription for ad-free access. Since its founding in 2006, it exploded into the music scene, taking hold of a significant portion of market share in the media and entertainment industry. As always in the business world, however, there is room for growth. The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate how Spotify is performing as a company, both internally and compared to its competitors. After exploring Spotify’s business practices and the state of its industry through business …

City Of Missoula Partnership Project: Supporting The Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Petra Leah Slater

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

As housing prices continue to increase rapidly in Missoula, it is more important than ever for community members to be aware of the resources available to them that support access to affordable housing. I have partnered with the City of Missoula to research and design a new webpage for the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund was adopted in July of 2020 and aims to provide housing developers and nonprofit organizations funding with the goal of creating new, affordable housing options for Missoulians. The new webpage for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund will expand community knowledge …

Firewise Landscaping: Bolstering Safety And Ecological Benefit: An In Depth Look Into The Benefits Of Firewise Landscaping In The Mountain West, Christine Martin

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Severe wildfires are more frequently entering urban areas causing billions of dollars of damage in the Western United States over the past decade. One approach for limiting the wildfire risk to urban homes is to adopt “firewise” landscaping approaches. These approaches focus on minimizing flammable materials near the home and landscaping with plants that don’t generate large quantities of flammable material. Highlighting these practices is important to reducing the dangers of wildfires. incorporating native, pollinator friendly plant species closes ecological gaps. An in depth review communicates the firewise principles that will help inform the community on ways to help prevent …

Rethinking Trust, Reconnecting Us - Website And Campaign To Combat Misinformation, Jacob Owens, Connor Dunlap, Ben Brodhead, Reed Lindsey, Colin Mclean, Elle Wilgus

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Advancements in online platforms can lead to a more widely informed public, but they also create room for false information. Misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine has become a public safety issue. Our team created a project that contributes to solving this global problem. Our project’s mission is to tackle vaccine related misinformation. The project utilizes a human-centered method to design a solution.

Based on our literature review the main problem is skepticism about getting vaccinated. Our solution is to create an online portal targeted at college students, highlighting the benefits of vaccination, examining examples of misinformation, providing trusted sources for …

History And Conflicts Of The Montana Environmental Policy Act, William Oliver Borghesani

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The purpose of this research project was to explore the history of Montana's Environmental Policy Act and determine the impact it has had on environmental law in Montana, as well as where its future lies amidst the current demographic and political trends in this state. Being an outdoor enthusiast, something I have noticed about Montana in the past four years I have spent here is that the natural environment is a defining feature of the state. The reason I pursued this topic for my project was that I wanted to explore the dynamics of the changing political and demographical landscapes …

Caution In Stalin's Wake: Perspectives Of American Leaders, Keegan Sorelle Lundman

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

President Dwight D. Eisenhower came to the White House with as much experience in military and diplomatic affairs as anyone who has held the office. From the very beginning of his first term, he faced challenges that put his experience to good use. The death of Josef Vissarionovich Stalin on March 5, 1953, created tensions for Eisenhower’s administration that hardly abated until the Geneva Summit in July of 1955. Throughout the succession struggle in the Kremlin, Eisenhower and his administration worked diligently to understand the complicated dynamics of the Soviet power hierarchy. Complicating factors for understanding what was happening in …

Assessing Benthic Macroinvertebrate Community Response To Dam Removal And Restoration Rattlesnake Creek, Montana, Samuel Brian Turner

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Dam removal is increasingly used to restore stream ecosystems, however the ecological effects of this type of restorative action is under-studied. Benthic macroinvertebrates are commonly used as biological indicators of stream integrity when monitoring stream restorations. This study assesses the response of benthic macroinvertebrates to a small dam removal in Rattlesnake Creek, Montana. We examined benthic macroinvertebrate data collected from 2019-2021 to determine variation in community abundance and composition upstream, downstream, before and after dam removal and restoration. Macroinvertebrate community metrics were assessed, in relation to Montana specific biological and ecological integrity measures, to gain insight into the current states …

Indigenous (Mis)Representation: Implications For The Mmiwg2s Epidemic, Emma Swartz, Chloe Burnstein, Desi Greer, Danara Greer, Jillian Topsky, Sam Severson

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

In the United States and Canada, Native women, girls, and two-spirit people are stolen and killed at a disproportionate rate. Despite their pleas for justice, non-indigenous media are reluctant to give Indigenous voices a platform to incite change. Critically, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) is not endemic to North America, but permeates through aboriginal life on every continent as a tool of settler colonialism. Existing literature on the topic ofMMIWG2S has traced the roots of the crisis to settler colonialism and to non-Indigenous popular culture, but there is a gap in knowledge …

The Cult Of Domesticity And Its Effects On African American Women In The Northern United States From 1820-1860, Cassidy Ann Vandervoort

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Throughout the early to mid-nineteenth century, the Cult of Domesticity thrived in both southern and northern middle-class homes in the United States. Women of all races were expected to focus on the building and strengthening of the home and family, and African American women were no exception. In this paper I seek to explain the environment African American women were living under in the Cult of Domesticity and how African American men shaped and perpetuated the ideal of True Womanhood in their communities. I will use a collection of primary and secondary sources. Primary sources will focus on journal entries, …

An Analysis Of Community And Stakeholder Participation In An Environmental Conflict: The Controversial Proposed Black Butte Copper Project, Smith River Basin, Eliza A. Maleski

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

This paper presents an analysis of a current social-environmental conflict regarding a proposed copper mining project in Montana’s Smith River Basin. The research presented seeks to assess the involvement of the Meagher County Stewardship Council in the conflict and their role as a community group comprised of many stakeholders. The proximity of the Black Butte Copper Project to the widely cherished Smith River has raised concerns from a wide variety of environmental and social groups and has brought attention to the plans and actions of Sandfire Resources and their impact as a mining company on the rural community of Meagher …

Preview—Oklahoma V. Castro-Huerta: A Test Of State And Tribal Sovereignty, Genevieve Antonioli Schmit

Public Land & Resources Law Review

Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta challenges the reach of the United States Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma and tests the settled criminal jurisdiction scheme within Indian Country. On April 27, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST., the U.S. Supreme Court will hear argument on the sole question of whether a state court has concurrent jurisdiction with a federal court to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes against Indians in Indian country. The State of Oklahoma (“Petitioner”) argues that it has concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute such crimes. Castro-Huerta (“Respondent”) argues that the Court should adopt the current understanding that the …

Montana Kaimin, April 21, 2022, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Sb106-21/22-Resolution Transitioning The Recycling Fee From The Student Activity Fee To A Facilities Fee, Eva Rocke

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB106-21/22-Resolution Transitioning the Recycling Fee from the Student Activity Fee to a Facilities Fee. This resolution passed unanimously during the April 20, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Sb105-21/22-Resolution Changing Membership From Sals To Members On Appropriate Committees, Mary Melissa Glueckert

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB105-21/22-Resolution Changing Membership from SALs to Members on Appropriate Committees. This resolution passed unanimously during the April 20, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Sb104-21/22-Resolution Reorganizing Asum House Rules, Tor Gudmundsson

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB104-21/22-Resolution Reorganizing ASUM House Rules. This resolution passed unanimously during the April 20, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Documents From The April 20, 2022 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 minutes from the April 20, 2022 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). The following resolutions were discussed:

SB104-21/22: Resolution Reorganizing ASUM House Rules

SB105-21/22: Resolution Changing Membership from SAL’s to Members on Appropriate Committees

SB106-21/22: Resolution Transitioning the Recycling Fee from the Student Activity Fee to a Facilities Fee

SB107-21/22: Resolution Amending Section 20.0 of Fiscal Policy to Clarify STIP

Gli Weekly, April 19, 2022 (Special Edition), Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

Franke GLI Capstone Presentations -- "Culturally Significant Land": Badger-Two Medicine featuring Peter Metcalf, Zach Angstead, and Monte Mills -- Global Credit Panel

Gli Weekly, April 18, 2022, Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

Meet Brooke DeRuwe! -- Mansfield Lecture 2022 with Condoleezza Rice and Michael McFaul -- The Baucus Institute's Stockman Bank Speakers Series: A Conversation with John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate -- 53rd Annual Kyiyo Pow Wow -- Ballroom Blitz -- Humanities Montana is Hiring! -- Alternative Summer Break 2022!