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Can Genai Evaluate Social Themes In Global Cinema? An Introductory Exploration Using French Ivory Coast Film To Evaluate Religious And Familial Social Themes, Andrew Hyde

Student Research Symposium

GenAI is rapidly evolving, making it crucial to investigate its uses and limitations. Popular films can shape social themes globally, yet many of these influences remain unexplored due to cultural barriers. This project's research has important applications, including:

• Enhanced film analysis for less popular films in various countries and languages
• Cultural preservation and lowered linguistic boundaries in film
• Potential for future statistical analysis to determine correlation between social themes and popularity of films
• Broader implications for the film industry and film studies

My hypothesis was that GenAI would be able to accurately analyze important social themes in niche French films.

La Malaise De La Jeunesse Tunisienne: Uncertainty And Social Change For Tunisian Youth Showcased By Tunisian Cinema, Jacob Sagers

Student Research Symposium

Following the Arab Spring in 2011, Tunisia – the heart of the uprisings – underwent swift and broad social change during its democratic transition. Most notably, a new generation of Tunisian youth's formative years simultaneously occurred during a decade of challenges.

The Roles And Challenges Of Child Language Brokering, Anaid Martinez Sánchez

Student Research Symposium

Child Language Brokering (CLB) refers to the informal act of interpreting and translating performed by bilingual children, often referred to as "child interpreting". This typically arises in response to cultural and linguistic divides, which can have varying effects on the individuals involved. CLB is especially common among immigrant Latino families, because the children adapt to the culture much faster.

Spatial Training For Children With Suspected Auditory Processing Disorder: A Random Control Trial, Taylor Delao

Student Research Symposium

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), defined here as a deficit in the way sounds are analyzed by the brain, has remained a controversial topic within audiology for decades.

Beyond Words: Translating Spanish Subtitles, Charlie Carlston, Tyler Godfrey

Student Research Symposium

Challenges in Subtitle Translation

• How does one translate humor, slang, and cultural references without losing meaning?
• More than just words!

Evolving Dynamics In The Physician-Patient Relationship Shape Our Experiences In Healthcare, Megumi Ludlow

Student Research Symposium

The physician-patient relationship is crucial for quality healthcare, but it's influenced by key elements that can lead to healthcare disparities. This research focuses on:

• Trust: the foundation for patient engagement and treatment adherence.
• Power Dynamics: The balance (or imbalance) of authority between physician and patient.
• Biases: how unconscious assumptions about patients impact care decisions.

The Digital News Divide: How Social Media Consumption Affects Trust In Utah's Traditional News Outlets, Garrett Wolverton

Student Research Symposium

Social media has changed the way we access, consume, and perceive traditional news media. This research seeks to fill gaps in local research by examining the potential correlation between social media use and the trust and credibility afforded to Utah's mainstream news outlets.

Student-Made Reels And Real-Time News Drive Engagement Up To 5x Higher Than The Norm, Sicily Clay, Shelby Black

Student Research Symposium

Social media plays a crucial role in connecting The Utah Statesman with the Utah State University community, making Instagram a key platform for news and engagement.

Bridging Worlds Through Stories, Téa Randall, Mykenzie Preisler

Student Research Symposium

What is the role of a translator?

Duolingo: Language Learning App Turns Viral Sensation, Emma Olsen

Student Research Symposium

The simple language learning app has found other means of success rather than adds on TV. They have turned to social media.

Duolingo has gained momentum on TikTok by curating creative content leading to over 15 million Followers.

Internship As An In-Vivo Technician At The Institute For Antiviral Research, Ashlynn Clark

Student Research Symposium

The Institute for Antiviral Research (IAR), located at Utah State University, specializes in evaluating antiviral agents and vaccines against a wide array of human pathogenic viruses, such as influenza, enterovirus, West Nile virus, yellow fever, zika virus, polio, and SARS-CoV-2, utilizing in vivo and in vitro models.

User-Generated Content: The Secret Sauce Behind Apple's #Shotoniphone Campaign, Kaylee Moss

Student Research Symposium

Apple is generating successful user generated content on Instagram, decreasing social media marketing costs. This is a tactic used for many social media campaigns, why is Apple's Successful?

What Do Medical Assistants Do?, Ryan Williams

Student Research Symposium

Medical assistants interact with patients before, during, and after provider interactions. They assist providers, conduct clinical maintenance, and mediate between patients, providers, and administration personnel.

The Correlation Between Mental Health And Electronic Media Usage In Adults, Thea Lefave

Student Research Symposium

How does an adult's electronic media usage impact their levels of anxiety and depression and overall emotional well-being?

Seasonal And Sex-Based Variation In Coyote Responses To Social Olfactory Stimuli, Giuliana Carneiro

Student Research Symposium

Coyotes (Canis latrans) are socially complex, often forming strong pair bonds that can persist across multiple breeding seasons³. Scent marking, particularly urine marking, is a key form of communication used to establish territory, convey reproductive status, and maintain social hierarchies¹. This behavior is influenced by factors such as sex and season, and is central to understanding their social dynamics⁴. This preliminary study is part of a broader investigation into coyote behavior, specifically examining how these factors affect responses to olfactory stimuli from familiar and unfamiliar individuals².

In this study, coyote …

Latency To Approach Social Olfactory Stimuli In Female Coyotes: Pairmate Vs Sibling, Jenny Malm, Caroline Long

Student Research Symposium

• Scent marking is a common form of communication among mammals, including coyotes¹.

Qualitative Assessment Of Coyote Olfactory Behavior In Response To Urine Stimuli, Sophie Isom, Caroline Long

Student Research Symposium

• The coyote (Canis latrans) marks territorial boundaries with scent cues.¹

Accuracy Of An Automated Approach To Auditory Brainstem Response Analysis, Katelyn J. Chapman, Jarrod J. Mau, Marlana J. Petersen, Kyler J. Vugteveen, Will J. Allen

Student Research Symposium

• Hearing loss affects 1.5 billion people worldwide [1]
• Hearing loss is primarily diagnosed through pure-tone audiometry
• Pure-tone audiometry is not sensitive to many disorders, especially neural disorders that cause hearing difficulty
• Pure-tone audiometry cannot identify site-of-lesion

A Difference Of Opinion: How Resilience Can Change Your Life, Haleigh Fors

Student Research Symposium

Racial bias is often a difficult topic to talk about, even though it is a daily occurrence. these prejudices appear in all aspects of the lives of the people who are affected. Mexican Americans are one of the minorities that experience the greatest prejudice because of their race, and these prejudices are not limited by age. Mexican-American children are at the greatest disadvantage because there is little they can do to change their situations, and it becomes even more difficult when you consider that many children also do not have the support of their parents.

My analysis serves to consider …

A Novel Method For Deriving The Binaural Interaction Component And Its Association With Spatial Listening Ability In Adults, Kate M. Fisher, Marlana J. Petersen, Mindee Anderson, Annika P. Williams

Student Research Symposium

• Spatial listening helps children detect and focus on specific sounds in noisy environments.
• Classrooms require filtering relevant speech (e.g., teacher's voice) from background noise, which is challenging without strong spatial listening skills.

How Does Social Media Influence The Self-Perceived Well-Being Of Rural Residents?, Danalee Welch-O'Donnal

Student Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Benefit Of Harp Music In A Music Therapy Setting, Emma Christensen

Student Research Symposium

Music therapy is an evidence based form of arts therapy that utilizes music in order to achieve non musical goals. Music therapy is an accessible, personalized form of therapy that utilizes music making in the forms of improvisation, composition, reception, and performance. This often includes, but is not limited to, the use of guitar, piano, and singing.

While not the most common instrument used in music therapy settings, the harp has a reputation for bringing peace and comfort to listeners due to the timbre and resonance of the instrument. With its similarities to the harp, research on the monochord table …

Examining Cultural Competency In Audiologists Across The United States: A Pilot Survey, Olivia Montoya

Student Research Symposium

• Cultural competency refers to the ability of systems to provide care to patients with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors, including tailoring delivery to meet patients' social, cultural, and linguistic needs (Betancourt, 2002).

• Limited studies to date have explored the implementation of cultural competence in audiology, which begs the question of how audiologists are fighting against—instead of contributing to—healthcare disparities among ethnic minorities.

Color And Behavior Theory In Mental Wellness Centers, Abigail Johnson

Student Research Symposium

Color significantly influences human behavior, mood, and cognition, making it a powerful tool in design. Different colors evoke specific emotional and psychological responses due to their wavelength, cultural associations, and personal experiences. Understanding how color affects behavior helps create spaces that support desired outcomes, such as relaxation, focus, or social engagement.

Latinx Education: Catalyst For Permanent Socio-Economic Change, Evan Schellhous

Student Research Symposium

This poster explores the transformative impact of education in empowering the Latinx community, drawing on insights from four contemporary films: Spare Parts, McFarland USA, Walkout, and A Million Miles Away. Each film depicts unique narratives where education is pivotal in overcoming socio-economic challenges, cultural barriers, and systemic inequities. Spare Parts narrates the inspiring journey of Latino students who, with determination and innovative spirit, defy stereotypes to excel in science and technology. McFarland USA illustrates how mentorship and community support enable under-resourced Latinx athletes to break the cycle of poverty through academic and athletic success. In Walkout, historic student-led protests …

Atomistic Simulations Of Shape Memory Behavior And Negative Poisson's Ratio Effect Of Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Nanang Mahardika

Student Research Symposium

• LCEs are suitable materials for soft robotics application because it is programmable, responsive to various stimuli and has flexibility.

The Utah Statesman, April 7, 2025, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

General Education Subcommittee Minutes April 3, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2025
• Course Approvals/Removals/Syllabi Approvals
• New Business
• Depth designation discussion
• Election of a committee chair
• Additional items
• Adjourn: 9:32

An Evaluation Of The Horse Powered Reading® Retreat Program, Troy Allan, Allison Garlick, Makenna Pahlke

Outcomes and Impact Quarterly

Horse Powered Reading® (HPR) is an equine-assisted learning program that integrates social-emotional learning with literacy skills for K -12 students. Utah State University (USU) Extension faculty held a one-day retreat to pilot the HPR program with children aged 5–17. Evaluation results showed improvements in youth’s reading skills, self-efficacy, and emotional well-being.

“Synchronized Parenting Is Like Mixing Oil And Water”: Reimagining Parental Control For Co-Parenting In The Divorced Households, Prakriti Dumaru, Audrey Flood, Mahdi Nasrullah Al-Ameen

Computer Science Student Research

Children from divorced households are granted access to devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets), helping them to maintain meaningful contact with both parents. However, regulating their device usage across two households presents unique co-parenting challenges, which are little studied in the existing literature on parental mediation. As we begin to address this gap, we used low-fidelity prototype designs, guided by the principles of fostering open communication and instilling self-regulation. We evaluated those designs (presented in the form of storyboards) through semi-structured interviews with 23 divorced parents, whose children are active Internet users and aged 13 years or below. Based on our analysis, …