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Utah State University Commencement, 2022 - Tooele Campus, Utah State University
Utah State University Commencement, 2022 - Tooele Campus, Utah State University
Commencement Programs
2022 Commencement Ceremony for the Tooele Campus of Utah State University.
Remembering The War: A Study On Japanese War-Themed Animation, Sariah Lichtenberg
Remembering The War: A Study On Japanese War-Themed Animation, Sariah Lichtenberg
WLC/CSPH Symposium
The medium of animation is a beautiful one that reflects life. So many things like music, lighting, art styles, and people, themselves, all come together to tell a story. Some can be fun and lighthearted like a romance or a comedy. Then, others can be more somber and dark like in a tragedy or thriller. Often it is those more somber ones that can stick with us, and looking to Japan brings a good example. After the effects of World War II, Japan was impacted greatly, and means to cope, they use the arts to deal with those pent-up emotions …
A Review Of Avian-Inspired Morphing For Uav Flight Control, Christina Harvey, Lawren L. Gamble, Christian R. Bolander, Douglas F. Hunsaker, James J. Joo, Daniel J. Inman
A Review Of Avian-Inspired Morphing For Uav Flight Control, Christina Harvey, Lawren L. Gamble, Christian R. Bolander, Douglas F. Hunsaker, James J. Joo, Daniel J. Inman
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications
The impressive maneuverability demonstrated by birds has so far eluded comparably sized uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). Modern studies have shown that birds’ ability to change the shape of their wings and tail in flight, known as morphing, allows birds to actively control their longitudinal and lateral flight characteristics. These advances in our understanding of avian flight paired with advances in UAV manufacturing capabilities and applications has, in part, led to a growing field of researchers studying and developing avian-inspired morphing aircraft. Because avian-inspired morphing bridges at least two distinct fields (biology and engineering), it becomes challenging to compare and contrast …
The Utah Statesman, April 18, 2022, Utah State University
The Utah Statesman, April 18, 2022, Utah State University
The Utah Statesman
Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.
Utah State University Commencement, 2022 - Brigham City, Kaysville & Tremonton Campuses, Utah State University
Utah State University Commencement, 2022 - Brigham City, Kaysville & Tremonton Campuses, Utah State University
Commencement Programs
2022 Commencement Ceremony for the Brigham City, Kaysville & Tremonton Campuses of Utah State University.
Soil Depth And Precipitation Moderate Soil Textural Effects On Seedling Survival Of A Foundation Shrub Species, Kari E. Veblen, Kyle C. Nehring, Michael C. Duniway, Anna Knight, Thomas A. Monaco, Eugene W. Schupp, Janis L. Boettinger, Juan J. Villalba, Stephen Fick, Colby Brungard, Eric Thacker
Soil Depth And Precipitation Moderate Soil Textural Effects On Seedling Survival Of A Foundation Shrub Species, Kari E. Veblen, Kyle C. Nehring, Michael C. Duniway, Anna Knight, Thomas A. Monaco, Eugene W. Schupp, Janis L. Boettinger, Juan J. Villalba, Stephen Fick, Colby Brungard, Eric Thacker
Wildland Resources Faculty Publications
In drylands, there is a need for controlled experiments over multiple planting years to examine how woody seedlings respond to soil texture and the potentially interactive effects of soil depth and precipitation. Understanding how multiple environmental factors interactively influence plant establishment is critical to restoration ecology and in this case to broadscale restoration efforts in western U.S. drylands dominated by big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata). We planted sagebrush seedlings across a range of soil textures and depths in the southern portion of the species' range, on the Colorado Plateau, USA. We evaluated survival of repeated plantings of caged and …
Life And Death In A Dynamic Environment: Invasive Trout, Floods, And Intraspecific Drivers Of Translocated Populations, Brian D. Healy, Phaedra Budy, Mary M. Conner, Emily C. Omana Smith
Life And Death In A Dynamic Environment: Invasive Trout, Floods, And Intraspecific Drivers Of Translocated Populations, Brian D. Healy, Phaedra Budy, Mary M. Conner, Emily C. Omana Smith
Wildland Resources Faculty Publications
Understanding the relative strengths of intrinsic and extrinsic factors regulating populations is a long-standing focus of ecology and critical to advancing conservation programs for imperiled species. Conservation could benefit from an increased understanding of factors influencing vital rates (somatic growth, recruitment, survival) in small, translocated populations, which is lacking owing to difficulties in long-term monitoring of rare species. Translocations, here defined as the transfer of wild-captured individuals from source populations to new habitats, are widely used for species conservation, but outcomes are often minimally monitored, and translocations that are monitored often fail. To improve our understanding of how translocated populations …
The Utah Statesman, April 11, 2022, Utah State University
The Utah Statesman, April 11, 2022, Utah State University
The Utah Statesman
Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.
Return Migration, Reintegration, And The Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence From Kyrgyzstan, Saeed Ahmad
Return Migration, Reintegration, And The Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence From Kyrgyzstan, Saeed Ahmad
Student Research Symposium
The disruptions to migration caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were particularly notable in the former Soviet Union, because before the pandemic the region experienced levels of circular and labor migration, and comparatively lax restrictions on international mobility. Kyrgyzstan and other FSU states are heavily dependent on migrant remittances from Russia, making the border closures and other restrictions during the pandemic a major source of hardship. This paper draws on 20 interviews with citizens of Kyrgyzstan who returned from Russia after March 2020. We ask how individuals and families made the decision to return to Kyrgyzstan in the chaotic and uncertain …
Personality Based Career Exposure: A Poster Series, Abigail Evans
Personality Based Career Exposure: A Poster Series, Abigail Evans
Student Research Symposium
The idea behind this project is to create a poster series that challenges students to begin thinking and exploring their future in a low pressure way. If the educational system begins introducing ideas of different career paths earlier on, will the transition from late-high school to higher level education and real life be more empowering for students? While this may seem simple, many curriculums deflect different ideas of career decisions until students reach approximately 17-18 years of age or older. This issue could be resolved by posters included in this series passively hanging on a wall for students to contemplate. …
Synthetic Hagfish Slime: Mechanical Characterization, Hayden Johns, Spencer Walker
Synthetic Hagfish Slime: Mechanical Characterization, Hayden Johns, Spencer Walker
Student Research Symposium
Hagfish are ancient animals that eject a strong slime when attacked by predators. The slime that the hagfish emit is composed of protein strands that cause it to have incredible strength. To defend against foes, the Navy launches plastic ropes into the propellers of enemy warships in order to decrease the thrust of the motors. In a push to find a more biodegradable solution, the utilization of hagfish slime has shown greatpromise in stopping propellers.We hope to understand how this remarkable biomaterial withstands the impact of a sharp and quickly rotating propeller, while simultaneously reducing the thrust of the propeller. …
Utah Tick Surveillance, Keith Wilson
Utah Tick Surveillance, Keith Wilson
Student Research Symposium
As vectors of numerous dangerous pathogens, ticks are a public health concern around the world. In Utah, investigations are currently underway to determine the abundance of ticks in publicly accessible wilderness, as well as their capacity to be reservoirs for B. burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. Current investigations are follow-up to prior surveillance in Utah and will help illuminate changes in tick distributions over time. The findings of these investigations will be of great value not only to researchers but also to the public as they recreate in tick habitat. This project presents one way to condense and …
Effects Of Patch Size And Nest Density On Artificial Nest Survival In Grasslands, Victoria L. Simonsen, Erica F. Stuber, Joseph J. Fontaine
Effects Of Patch Size And Nest Density On Artificial Nest Survival In Grasslands, Victoria L. Simonsen, Erica F. Stuber, Joseph J. Fontaine
Wildland Resources Faculty Publications
Habitat patch size is sometimes negatively associated with nest predation rates, but there remains considerable variation in its effect size. The area, shape, amount of edge, and quality of vegetation associated with a patch all correlate with patch size, and each can alter nest predation rates independently; however, the picture is further complicated because the patch itself is part of a larger landscape that may influence processes within the patch. To separate the effect of patch size from other ecological correlates of nest predation, we used artificial nests within a full factorial design where treatments included small and large habitat …
Impacts Of Cftr Mutations On Pulmonary Development In Sheep, Kaden Bunch
Impacts Of Cftr Mutations On Pulmonary Development In Sheep, Kaden Bunch
Student Research Symposium
Due to various mutations, the loss of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) function causes cystic fibrosis (CF), predisposing the lungs to chronic infection and inflammation. In young infants with CF, structural airway defects are increasingly recognized before the onset of significant lung disease, which suggests a developmental origin and a possible role in lung disease pathogenesis. The function of CFTR in lung development is unclear and developmental studies in humans with CF are not feasible. Young CF sheep show similar lung development and spontaneous postnatal lung disease similar to humans impacted by CF. We studied lung development in the …
A Content And Sentiment Analysis Of Facebook Posts Regarding Wild Horse Management, Libbie Anderson
A Content And Sentiment Analysis Of Facebook Posts Regarding Wild Horse Management, Libbie Anderson
Student Research Symposium
Controversy surrounding wild horse populations and public lands use has directly affected 177 herd management areas over 26.9 million acres across 10 western states, and grasped the attention of thousands across the nation. As a topic that impacts agriculture, public land use policy, and sparks public conversation, there is a need to understand how wild horse management is being communicated and perceived. The purpose of this study was to better understand public sentiment and current conversations on Facebook regarding wild horse management practices, including fertility control, roundups, and adoption. This was done by conducting a quantitative content analysis and social …
Efficacy Of Excipients Against Cytomegalovirus, Alisa Dabb, Dallin Fairbourn
Efficacy Of Excipients Against Cytomegalovirus, Alisa Dabb, Dallin Fairbourn
Student Research Symposium
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpesvirus that affects most of the world’s population. Although most people infected with CMV experience only mild symptoms, it can result in death for those who are immunocompromised. It is one of the leading causes of sensorineural hearing loss in infants. Currently, the most common treatment for CMV is ganciclovir (GCV), but GCV is highly cytotoxic. It has also been shown to cause birth defects in mice. Even though GCV is cytotoxic, GCV needs to be taken frequently for it to be effective. Recent studies in our lab have found using the excipients quercetin and poloxamer …
Correction Of F508del And G542x Mutations In Sheep Fibroblasts Of Cystic Fibrosis Models Using Crispr/Cas9 And Piggybac, Kaden Bunch
Student Research Symposium
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a human genetic disease caused by mutations in the CF Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene. Among the ~2000 known CF mutations, F508del mutation is found in 84% and G542X in 4.6% of the CF patients in US, respectively. The F508del mutation occurs in the exon 11 and is characterized by the deletion of the ‘CTT’ nucleotides that ultimately deletes the Phenylalanine residue at the position 508 of CFTR. It causes the misfolding of the CFTR protein, which is further degraded by proteases. The G542X is a nonsense mutation found in the exon 12 and associated with …
Investigating Student Learning About Disease Spread And Prevention In The Context Of Agent-Based Computational Modeling, Siyu Wu
Student Research Symposium
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a need to help students learn about public health issues, including the transmission of disease and methods for the prevention of epidemics. This study presents data from a project aimed at developing a computational modeling microworld to help middle school students learn about the spread of disease. The microworld is meant to help students model and test their ideas about how a disease spreads through a population and how an epidemic can be prevented. I employed a lab-based case study approach to conduct one-on-one 1.5-hour interviews through Zoom with four middle school students (ages 12-14). …
Then And Now: The Evolution Of The Psychology Undergraduate Program At Utah State University, Abigail Hamblin, Amy Mackliet, River Mckinlay
Then And Now: The Evolution Of The Psychology Undergraduate Program At Utah State University, Abigail Hamblin, Amy Mackliet, River Mckinlay
Student Research Symposium
The history of Utah State University’s Psychology Department has significantly influenced the current activities and goals of the department, and this presentation will exemplify how that is so. Throughout the Psychology Department’s history, a common theme was focusing on research, teacher education programs, and instructing the individual undergraduate student to be more prepared for their life after graduation (USU Mission Statement, n.d.). This theme has continued on today through the department’s mission. For instance, the program strives to inspire scientific inquiry and critical thinking, which is done through various courses, including both undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on research …
Effect Of Partner Loss On Oxytocin Measures In The Social Brain Of Monogamous Coyotes, Blake Nielson
Effect Of Partner Loss On Oxytocin Measures In The Social Brain Of Monogamous Coyotes, Blake Nielson
Student Research Symposium
Oxytocin is a neuropeptide that is important in social behavior and in the formation of pair bonds between mates. One study found that oxytocin receptor levels in monogamous female prairie voles were lower in animals which had been separated from their mate for some time. In order to further study oxytocin's importance in social bond formation and to test for any possible effects partner loss could have on oxytocin in the brain, I conducted a study on monogamous female coyote brain tissue. Four brain specimens were examined from paired female coyotes, while three brain specimens were examined from widowed female …
Effects Of Life-Extension Biotechnology On Global Society, David Suisse
Effects Of Life-Extension Biotechnology On Global Society, David Suisse
Student Research Symposium
For much of human history, diseases and disorders ranging from tuberculosis and the flu to cancer and Alzheimer’s have appeared inevitable and unstoppable. Yet modern medicine offers remedies to many illnesses that used to be fatal and continues to make astounding steps against other disorders that experts now understand to be treatable. In the last 10 years, scientists have made remarkable progress regarding the causes of aging itself, and current trends in technological, medical, and genetic research indicate that groundbreaking lifespan-extending and vitality-extending biotechnologies will soon be developed and may be implemented within decades. Some experts suggest that “curing” aging …
Curricular Adaptations By Paraprofessionals During Their Computer Lab Instruction Using Block-Based Coding, Prasina Parameswaran
Curricular Adaptations By Paraprofessionals During Their Computer Lab Instruction Using Block-Based Coding, Prasina Parameswaran
Student Research Symposium
Classroom adaptation is one of the key elements in filling the gap between understanding and application of knowledge in the real world. Our work emphasizes upon the classroom adaptations in the Math classroom. We are studying 5th grade students and computer science (CS) paraprofessionals in the Western United States. Paraprofessionals are provided professional development (PD) to familiarize them with CS and Scratch. Scratch is a block based coding program which uses visual interface and is used for making animations, games, digital stories etc. As paraprofessionals are not certified teachers, this PD works towards helping them understand the Math content and …
Creating Calming Healthcare Environments, Abbey Oborn
Creating Calming Healthcare Environments, Abbey Oborn
Student Research Symposium
Going to a healthcare facility can make anyone feel stressed and anxious, so what can these facilities do in order to improve their sense of calmness and reduce anxiety in patients? The overall brand of healthcare facilities improves the sense of calmness and reduces anxiety in patients and staff members when these facilities consider and implement specific elements in the following categories: Interior Design, Exterior Design, Wayfinding Experience Design, Gathering Areas for Patients, Staff, and Families, Efficient Spatial Design, Universally Understood Infographics, Noise Reduction, Visual Privacy, Positive Distractions, Biophilia, Reduce Medical Smells. When healthcare facilities consider and implement these elements, …
Docosahexaenoic Acid May Reduce Risk Factors Of Cancer Development In A Mouse Model Of Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer, Eliza Stewart, Marcus Hayden
Docosahexaenoic Acid May Reduce Risk Factors Of Cancer Development In A Mouse Model Of Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer, Eliza Stewart, Marcus Hayden
Student Research Symposium
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide and has increased incidence in developed countries. There is a close link between CRC and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A main symptom of IBD is colitis, which is inflammation of the colon. Diet plays a key role in the development of CRC, specifically a Western-type diet, which is characterized by energy dense and nutrient deficient foods. This dietary pattern is associated with both increased inflammation and dysbiosis of the gut microbiome, two factors that contribute to the development of CRC. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that …
The Effect Of Diet On Muc2 Gene Expression In The Colon Mucosa, Abi Weaver
The Effect Of Diet On Muc2 Gene Expression In The Colon Mucosa, Abi Weaver
Student Research Symposium
The objective of this study is to determine how a change in diet affects the expression of Muc2 in the colon mucosa at three different timepoints of inflammation.
Importance Of A Dietary Cation-Anion Difference In Peripartum Dairy Cows, Laura A. Motsinger, Jacob Hadfield
Importance Of A Dietary Cation-Anion Difference In Peripartum Dairy Cows, Laura A. Motsinger, Jacob Hadfield
All Current Publications
At calving, nutrient requirements of dairy cows increase to support milk synthesis. Energy and protein requirements are increased at the initiation of lactation (Moore et al., 2000). Additionally, calcium requirements increase tremendously to meet the demands of lactation (Moore et al., 2000). Calving and subsequent milk synthesis can cause calcium concentrations in the blood to drop. When the demand for calcium exceeds the cow’s ability to mobilize calcium, hypocalcemia (low blood calcium) occurs, which can negatively impact production. This fact sheet reviews hypocalcemia in dairy cows and how to implement hypocalcemia prevention strategies.
Human Trafficking Among Utah Girls And Women, Lindsay B. Gezinski, Mckayla Caress, Marin Christensen, Susan R. Madsen
Human Trafficking Among Utah Girls And Women, Lindsay B. Gezinski, Mckayla Caress, Marin Christensen, Susan R. Madsen
Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications
Human trafficking is a global problem that involves the exploitation of people for profit through the means of force, fraud, or coercion.1 It takes a variety of forms, including forced labor, debt bondage, domestic servitude, and sexual exploitation.2 Systemic inequalities, such as mass displacement, extreme poverty, and lack of access to education and job opportunities are examples of contributing factors that can fuel trafficking of vulnerable populations.3 While the scale of trafficking in persons is difficult to determine, estimates suggest that there were over 40 million victims worldwide in 2016.4 In fact, during the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Development Of Particle Image Velocimetry Learning Tool: Learnpiv.Org, Kevin Roberts
Development Of Particle Image Velocimetry Learning Tool: Learnpiv.Org, Kevin Roberts
Student Research Symposium
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is an experimental measurement technique used for quantitative and visual analysis of the velocity distribution in a flow field. Researchers conduct PIV by using lasers to illuminate particles in a flow field of interest, digital cameras to record images of these illuminated particles, and PIV software to analyze the recorded images, producing a velocity vector field. Applying proper techniques to gather useful images and identifying PIV processing algorithm parameters to the collected images is a challenging task for novice PIV users who are unaware of the inner workings of PIV algorithms. Recognizing this problem, we created …
Fruits Of Nandina Domestica Are (Sometimes) Cyanogenic And (Sometimes) Hazardous To Birds, Scott Zona
Fruits Of Nandina Domestica Are (Sometimes) Cyanogenic And (Sometimes) Hazardous To Birds, Scott Zona
Poisonous Plant Research (PPR)
A 12-month survey of cyanogenesis in the fruits and leaves of Nandina domestica (Berberidaceae) revealed that the leaves are strongly cyanogenic throughout the year, as measured by the Feigl-Anger test. Fruits vary in their cyanogenic potential depending on the degree of ripeness and clone. Green fruits are strongly and rapidly cyanogenic, but most ripe fruits are weakly and slowly cyanogenic. Some fruits tested negative for cyanide. Fruits tend to become less cyanogenic the longer they remain on the plant, so birds feeding on older fruits are at a lower risk of poisoning. More than other frugivores, cedar waxwings (Bombycilla …
Spongy Moth (Lymantria Dispar Dispar Linnaeus), Ann Mull, Lori R. Spears
Spongy Moth (Lymantria Dispar Dispar Linnaeus), Ann Mull, Lori R. Spears
All Current Publications
Spongy moths (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) are invasive leaf-eating (defoliating) pests that threaten trees and shrubs in urban, suburban, and rural landscapes. The spongy moth was accidentally introduced to the U.S. in 1869 by an amateur French entomologist in Massachusetts who sought to establish a hardier American silkworm industry. These moths now commonly occur in the northeastern U.S. and are also found in parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, California, Oregon, and Washington. In Utah, according to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (2021), the spongy moth is anticipated to survive and multiply rapidly …