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Bad Blood: Diabetes And The Eugenics Movement, Hope Eggett

Student Research Symposium

When insulin was invented in 1921, it allowed type 1 diabetics to survive past childhood for the first time, and along with that, marry and have children. However, this was also the height of the eugenics movement in the United States. While the eugenics movement has typically been studied by focusing on race, intellectual disabilities, and the state, my research answers the key question of how the eugenics movement dealt with the reproduction of diabetics. This case study on diabetes sheds light on how eugenicists saw people with chronic illnesses more generally. Theoretically, eugenicists' goals focused on the health of …

Biomethanation Of Invasive Water Hyacinth From Eutrophic Waters As A Post Weed Management Practice In The Dominican Republic: A Developing Country, Yessica Castro

Student Research Symposium

Anaerobic digestion of water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart.) from eutrophic water bodies could be a sustainable post weed management practice to generate bioenergy. Comparative analyses of the water quality, physicochemical characteristics, and biomethanation kinetics of water hyacinth from two sites with different water types (brackish versus freshwater) in the Ozama river, Dominican Republic, were conducted. Also, the energy produced from the anaerobic digestion and that consumed in harvesting was estimated. The highest non-structural components in the form of protein (18.8 ± 1.9%) and extractives (26.4 ± 0.1%) were found in brackish water hyacinth, whereas that from freshwater had the highest …

Validating Pedestrian Traffic Signal Push Button Data As A Measure Of Walking Activity At Signalized Intersections, Ferdousy Runa

Student Research Symposium

Existing data collection methods for pedestrian travel monitoring are generally difficult, expensive, and/or time-consuming. In this study, we demonstrate the validity of using a novel and relatively ubiquitous big data source, pedestrian push button data from traffic signals'contained within one state's (Utah's) Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM) system'as a proxy measure of pedestrian activity. Every time a person pushes a push button or makes a pedestrian call to cross the street, this information can be logged and archived in a central database. We used observed pedestrian counts (from recorded videos) to validate these signal-based pedestrian activity measures. We recorded …

Designing For Mitigation On The Great Salt Lake, Holley Stringham

Student Research Symposium

The Great Salt Lake is the second largest lake in the United States of America and is by far the saltiest. It enriches the local economy with industries such as brine and salt extraction, impacts the local community in creating 'lake effect' weather, and is the largest bird migration sites in the state. However, as the lake shrinks due to manmade and environmental factors, the unique identity that the lake holds shifts. The purpose of this research is to determine what factors impact the lake's identity and what solutions are possible by using the landscape architecture design process. The project …

Low Income Housing Community, Kristen Aubrey Hansen

Student Research Symposium

Low Income Housing. Government Aided Housing. These two phrases bring to mind images of dimly lit, poorly designed, cramped spaces. But they don't have to be. Technology and design have come a long way since the initial templates for this sort of housing were put into place. Safety, comfort, functionality, cost - these privileges don't need to be given up or weighed against each other to decide what's most important. This project outlines the potential for a LEED Neighborhood, low-income housing community right here in Logan, Utah. The design of this community produces a safe environment for kids and families. …

Digestive Health Clinic, Jaylee Liston

Student Research Symposium

This research project focuses on a Digestive Health Clinic that specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating digestive and liver disorders. In the United States, 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive health problems and they need this type of facility to be treated properly. The goal of this kind of clinic is to advance the delivery of care for patients suffering from all digestive health conditions. Every aspect from the space planning to the finishing touches needs to be thought through with the end-users in mind. When designing a healthcare facility, it is important to create a universal …

Determining Benthic Macroinvertebrate Abundance And Diversity In Two Arctic Lakes As Part Of An Experimental Lake Warming, Allie Huish

Biology Posters

Global climate change threatens the integrity of freshwater ecosystems across the globe. At higher latitudes these ecosystems are experiencing the highest rates of temperature increase related to climate change. Freshwater invertebrate communities are important sources of food for fishes and bioindicators helping us understand the health of entire ecosystems. Our research is part of a larger experiment which aims to artificially warm an arctic lake by 2-4 ⁰C, to try and determine the impact of rising temperatures on lake food webs and ecosystem function. Our objectives were to calculate benthic macroinvertebrate densities in two arctic lakes, Fog1 and Fog3 (one …

Usu And Community Join To Provide Protective Health Care Equipment, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

April 8, 2020 — The College of Engineering and the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University are collaborating to provide medical grade personal protective equipment to health care workers in northern Utah. Now they are asking businesses and individuals to join them.

Spring 2020--About This Issue, Kim Hales

Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence

The Spring 2020 issue of the Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence presents articles relative to the mission of the land grant institution, including a review of Gavazzi, Gee, and McGrath's (2018) book, "Land Grant Universities for the Future," followed by an article by Gavazzi arguing for greater emphasis on teaching in land-grant institutions. Additional contributions include articles on creating content for online courses, a literature review on faculty-undergraduate mentoring, a pilot study on open-access textbooks, and principles for discussion-based learning.

Full Issue: Journal On Empowering Teaching Excellence, Volume 4, Issue 1

Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence

The full Spring 2020 issue (Volume 4, Issue 1) of the Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence.

The Belgrade Paleoblitz: A Pilot Project To Engage Amateur Paleontologists, Victor J. Perez, Ronny M. Leder, Lisa Lundgren, Shari Ellis, Betty A. Dunckel, Kent J. Crippen

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

Paleontology is an interdisciplinary field that attracts a range of individuals, from hobbyists to professionals. A primary goal of the NSF-funded FOSSIL Project is to establish a unified community of paleontologists and promote best practices in the field of paleontology. The Belgrade PaleoBlitz was a pilot effort to meet these goals by guiding participants through the museum curation process via a rapid two-day immersion. The objectives of the PaleoBlitz event were to: 1) educate participants in best practices associated with the museum curation process, and 2) catalog specimens collected from the Belgrade Quarry into the Florida Museum of Natural History …

Women And Finances: What Utahns Need To Know, Robbyn T. Scribner, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

Throughout much of history, women have been seen as an extension of their male relatives when it comes to finances; American women were not allowed to own property in their names until the mid-1800s, overt pay discrimination was legal until 1963, and women could not access credit on their own until 1974. Hence, it is only in the last half century or so that women in the US have been able to participate fully in the financial matters that affect their everyday lives. This holds true in Utah as well, yet Utah women’s lives in the 21st century look dramatically …

Scaling Community Health Coalitions: The Well Connected Communities Pilot Initiative, Sandra H. Sulzer, Stacey Macarthur, Zurishaddai Garcia, Christine E. Jensen, Suzanne Prevedel, Maren Wright Voss

Extension Research

We outline the process and development of the Well Connected Communities health initiative as undertaken in three Utah communities. This transformative community-focused alternative to addressing public health issues through Extension situates local communities as the origin for health decision making. The initiative recognizes the need for varied community statuses (i.e., planner, implementer, and innovator) based on varying levels of readiness and diversity of populations. We concluded that the Utah Well Connected Communities initiative aligns well with the 2014 Extension Committee on Organization and Policy National Framework for Health and Wellness. Replication requirements and implications for other Extension programs are presented.

Utah State Magazine, Spring 2020, Utah State University

Utah State Magazine

The quarterly magazine for friends and alumni of Utah State University.

Extension Needs Outreach Innovation Free From The Harms Of Social Media, Jonathan J. Swinton

Extension Research

Despite the outreach-building benefits of social media for Extension, it is time for Extension professionals to find new innovative ways to reach out that do not involve social media. An increasing body of research has demonstrated the harms social media use imparts on the health and well-being of those in our communities. Our future use of social media as a primary method of outreach may perpetuate these harms, requiring our best efforts to develop new methods of outreach that do not negatively affect those we serve.

Rethinking Behavior - Spring 2020, Midwest Symposium For Leadership In Behavior Disorders

ReThinking Behavior Magazine

A magazine for professionals serving children and youth with behavioral needs.

Spring 2020, Volume 3, Issue 3

Jalapeno Peppers, Amanda Christensen

All Current Publications

This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Healthy and includes tips on selecting, growing, preparing, and storing jalapeno peppers.

Cauliflower, Janet Smith

All Current Publications

This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing cauliflower.

Celery, Marie Stosich, Hilari Holgren

All Current Publications

This publication guide to eating, selecting, cooking, and storing celery.

Cherries, Janet Smith, Anita Raddatz

All Current Publications

This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and includes information on selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing cherries.

Pumpkins, Amanda Christensen

All Current Publications

This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Healthy and includes tips on selecting, growing, preparing, and storing pumpkins.

Sweet Peppers, Ann Henderson

All Current Publications

Sweet peppers are available year round, but taste the best and are less expensive during the summer.

Peaches, Ann Henderson

All Current Publications

Peaches are available year round, but taste the best and are less expensive during the summer.

Corn, Ann Henderson

All Current Publications

Corn is available from mid July through September. It is at its peak (best flavor and price) in August and September.

The Utah Statesman, March 31, 2020, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

A Systematic Review Of Argumentation Related To The Engineering-Designed World, Amy Wilson-Lopez, Ashley R. Strong, Christina Marie Hartman, Jared Garlick, Karen H. Washburn, Angela L. Minichiello, Sandra Weingart, Jorge Acosta-Feliz

Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications

Background

Across academic disciplines, researchers have found that argumentation‐based pedagogies increase learners' achievement and engagement. Engineering educational researchers and teachers of engineering may benefit from knowledge regarding how argumentation related to engineering has been practiced and studied.

Purpose/Hypothesis

Drawing from terms and concepts used in national standards for K‐12 education and accreditation requirements for undergraduate engineering education, this study was designed to identify how arguments and argumentation related to the engineering‐designed world were operationalized in relevant literature.

Methodology

Specified search terms and inclusion criteria were used to identify 117 empirical studies related to engineering argumentation and educational research. A qualitative …

The Utah Statesman, March 24, 2020, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Echomri For Body Composition Measurement In Animal Model Studies Of Basal Diet, Functional Foods And Gut Health, Abby D. Benninghoff

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

Risk And Protective Factors With Native American Indian And Alaska Native Children Who Have A History Of Suicidal Behavior, Jennifer Weniger, Sonya Young, Christine Hernandez

Journal of Indigenous Research

Suicide is a leading public health problem in the United States, and Native American Indian and Alaska Native individuals are at an increased risk for suicide. This study sought to understand the demographic and clinical risk and protective factors for young Native American Indian and Alaska Native children who were hospitalized due to suicide ideation, or an attempt. The demographic and clinical variables evaluated included religious preference, sexual orientation, prior suicidal behavior and psychiatric admissions, history of abuse, CPS involvement, family history of mental illness, family history of substance use, family history of suicidal behaviors, domestic violence, recent significant losses, …

Donating Safe And Wholesome Food, Brian Nummer, Paula Scott

All Current Publications

Americans dispose of millions of pounds of tons of food, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 11.8 percent of American households, or about 15 million, had difficulty providing enough food for all their family members (Coleman-Jensen et al., 2018). Much of the food disposed into landfills is wholesome and edible. This fact sheet outlines how a potential food donor can get started and get food into the hands of the needy.