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Animal-Assisted Therapy, Stress Regulation, And Mental Awareness, Kimberly Montenegro, Brandy Whitford
Animal-Assisted Therapy, Stress Regulation, And Mental Awareness, Kimberly Montenegro, Brandy Whitford
Student Publications and Presentations
Mental awareness refers to a person's ability to focus, regulate emotions, and respond to stress. When these capacities weaken, daily functioning can become more difficult. They depend on the body’s stress response system, particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and brain regions such as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. When chronic stress disrupts these systems, individuals often experience reduced attentional control and emotional instability. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has gained attention as a possible approach to reducing stress. Research on human-animal interaction shows that spending time with animals can lower cortisol levels and increase oxytocin, both of which influence stress responses. Studies …
Milk Matters: Milk Fat Impact On Phthalate Exposure, Vivika Arocho, Tanya Pach, Erika L. Doctor
Milk Matters: Milk Fat Impact On Phthalate Exposure, Vivika Arocho, Tanya Pach, Erika L. Doctor
Student Publications and Presentations
Phthalates are plasticizers added to plastics to improve flexibility. Research has shown that phthalates impact human health through endocrine disruption as well as posing a risk of cancer. Food packaging made of plastics has the potential to cause an increased risk of exposure. Milk packaged in plastic has previously been found to have contamination with phthalates due to the extended contact with the packaging material. However, the amount of phthalate leeching has not been addressed for variation in milk fat. Other packaging components such as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have shown variation in leeching based on the amount of fat in …
Reading The Rings: Experimental Techniques In Shark Vertebral Analysis, Lily Drons, Destiny Perez, April A. Watson
Reading The Rings: Experimental Techniques In Shark Vertebral Analysis, Lily Drons, Destiny Perez, April A. Watson
Student Publications and Presentations
As a part of an ongoing archaeological research project, our goals aim to determine a general range of the age and size of sharks from South Inlet Park based on vertebrae recovered from an archaeological excavation. On these vertebrae are distinct ring structures which represent growth periods to identify the estimated age and size of the sharks when they were alive. Beginning this project, we cataloged different shark vertebrae and took measurements for comparison. Current findings have already narrowed down the two major types of vertebrae: lamnoid and scyliorhinoid and present the possibilities of species which have those vertebrae. As …
From Resilience To Risk Reduction: The Role Of Cognitive Reframing In Problematic Drinking, Brandon Li, Melissa Lehman, Patrick J. Cooper
From Resilience To Risk Reduction: The Role Of Cognitive Reframing In Problematic Drinking, Brandon Li, Melissa Lehman, Patrick J. Cooper
Student Publications and Presentations
Prior research suggests that resilience is associated with the use of adaptive emotion regulation strategies, such as cognitive reappraisal, and that these strategies are linked to lower levels of problematic drinking. However, it remains unclear whether resilience is related to problematic drinking directly or indirectly through specific emotion regulation processes. This study examines associations amongst resilience, cognitive reappraisal, and problematic drinking in a sample of 188 college students. Correlational analyses indicate that resilience is not significantly associated with problematic drinking. In contrast, resilience is positively associated with cognitive reappraisal, and cognitive reappraisal is negatively associated with problematic drinking. A mediation …
Apoe Ε2 Potential Protection Against Long-Term Consequences Of Traumatic Brain Injury, Rebecca Faith Mesidort, Kimberly Rowland
Apoe Ε2 Potential Protection Against Long-Term Consequences Of Traumatic Brain Injury, Rebecca Faith Mesidort, Kimberly Rowland
Student Publications and Presentations
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can alter the quality of life, often resulting in cognitive decline, neurodegeneration, or death. There have been no biological advances to resolve the long-term consequences of TBI. The APOE ε2 gene is widely known as a neuroprotectant for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However, the biological mechanisms of how APOE ε2 protects the against neurodegeneration is unknown. The purpose of this study is to investigate APOE ε 2’s response to an environmental stimulus that leads to neurodegeneration, TBI and further investigate APOE ε2’s biological mechanisms. After inflicting blunt force trauma to our model organism …
The Effect Of Forever Chemicals From Paper Cups On Planarians, Sara Miller, Erika L. Doctor
The Effect Of Forever Chemicals From Paper Cups On Planarians, Sara Miller, Erika L. Doctor
Student Publications and Presentations
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals added to products like paper cups, Teflon pans, and muffin tins to make them water-resistant and durable. PFAS have been a growing concern for the human health and the environment due to their migration into the beverages and foods we consume. PFAS have been linked to various health issues such as cancer, immunotoxicity, and thyroid disturbances. The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of PFAS leaking from paper cups into water and their impact on planarians through three different experiments: optimization of PFAS detection, determination of leaching PFAS from …
Resilience And Emotional Eating: Gender Differences In Undereating, Tinei Nyakuyedzwa, Patrick J. Cooper
Resilience And Emotional Eating: Gender Differences In Undereating, Tinei Nyakuyedzwa, Patrick J. Cooper
Student Publications and Presentations
Emotional eating refers to eating in response to emotional states as opposed to hunger and is linked to stress, which is important for college students who experience unique stressors (e.g., academic, social, and interpersonal) in their college experience. It is also often found to be more prevalent in women, but not always. During the COVID-19 pandemic, females and males reported similar levels of emotional eating, but for different reasons: female emotional eating was linked to isolation and/or extra care-giving responsibilities, whereas male emotional eating was linked to reward seeking behaviors. The purpose of this study is to examine whether there …
Optimizing Glycerin Concentration For Xerostomia Treatment Via Refractive Index Measurements, Angelina Pologeorgis, Khalique Ahmed
Optimizing Glycerin Concentration For Xerostomia Treatment Via Refractive Index Measurements, Angelina Pologeorgis, Khalique Ahmed
Student Publications and Presentations
Xerostomia is also commonly referred to as dry mouth, this is a condition that is characterized by a reduced salivary flow that can negatively impact things like overall oral health, swallowing, or even speaking. The current artificial saliva substitutes vary widely in their composition, physical chemical properties, and effectiveness, many or the products available now as treatment do not disclose the concentrations included in their ingredients. Glycerin is a known saliva substitute that is frequently used due to its abilities to retain moisture. The optimal concentration of glycerin is required in order to best mimic natural saliva. The purpose of …
Autonomous Motivation And Campus Mental Health Services Utilization, Vishwa Shukla, Brandy Whitford
Autonomous Motivation And Campus Mental Health Services Utilization, Vishwa Shukla, Brandy Whitford
Student Publications and Presentations
Mental health services are available across U.S. universities, yet many Generation Z students experiencing psychological distress do not make use of them. Researchers have identified stigma, limited mental health literacy, concerns about confidentiality, and negative past experiences as possible explanations for low engagement. Students move through several stages when using services, including initiating help-seeking, attending appointments, and continuing over time. Existing models tend to focus primarily on external barriers, giving less attention to internal motivational factors that influence whether students decide to engage at all. Self-determination theory offers a framework for examining this issue. When students do not see help-seeking …
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation And Visual Recognition Recovery After Stroke, Ivy Westfall, Brandy Whitford
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation And Visual Recognition Recovery After Stroke, Ivy Westfall, Brandy Whitford
Student Publications and Presentations
Every year, many stroke survivors experience challenges that go beyond movement. In addition to physical weakness, changes in thinking and vision can last long after the stroke. Most rehabilitation programs focus first on balance and motor skills. As a result, problems with visual recognition and interpretation can go unnoticed. When the temporal lobe is damaged, a person may not be able to recognize familiar faces, everyday objects, or even well-known places, even when they can see. Virtual reality (VR) has become a growing tool in stroke recovery. By immersing patients in interactive, goal-directed visual environments, VR may engage neuroplastic mechanisms …
Catalase Activity In The Presence Of Pure Flavonoids, Emily Weems, Erika L. Doctor
Catalase Activity In The Presence Of Pure Flavonoids, Emily Weems, Erika L. Doctor
Student Publications and Presentations
Catalase is an enzyme which catalyzes hydrogen peroxide into water and molecular oxygen. Flavonoids inhibit catalase, which allows for a buildup of hydrogen peroxide in our bodies that is important when we are sick. Pure flavonoids, like those found in colorful fruits and vegetables, will inhibit catalase by reducing the enzymes’ ability to break down hydrogen peroxide. The pure flavonoids that we looked at are hesperidin and naringenin, found in citrus fruits, and quercetin, found in vegetables like onions and hot peppers. Plant flavonoids are seen to inhibit catalase but are found bounded to compounds like sugars while pure flavonoids …
Active Coping Is Associated With An Increased Capacity For Resilience, Anna Kief, Patrick J. Cooper
Active Coping Is Associated With An Increased Capacity For Resilience, Anna Kief, Patrick J. Cooper
Student Publications and Presentations
This study investigated the impact of various coping styles on emotional resilience in college students. Coping styles refer to the ways people respond to everyday stress or challenges. This study focused on five major coping styles: wishful thinking (hoping problems will get better on their own), goal-oriented coping (implementing action to overcome challenges), seeking support (asking peers for help), thinking-coping (analyzing situations and developing solutions), and avoidance (ignoring or escaping problems). It was hypothesized that goal-oriented, seeking, and thinking-coping styles would positively correlate with resilience, while wishful and avoidance coping styles would negatively correlate with resilience. Preliminary results show that …
Second Phase Cohort And Principal Component Analysis To Characterize An Adlerian-Drumming Intervention Among College Students, Charles Benayoun, Rebecca Schaffer, Rebecca Mesidort, Jacklyn Markovitz, Megan Ramsey, Jon Sperry, Félix E. Rivera-Mariani
Second Phase Cohort And Principal Component Analysis To Characterize An Adlerian-Drumming Intervention Among College Students, Charles Benayoun, Rebecca Schaffer, Rebecca Mesidort, Jacklyn Markovitz, Megan Ramsey, Jon Sperry, Félix E. Rivera-Mariani
Student Publications and Presentations
Group drumming is a rhythmic intervention with potential to modulate mood states and physiological arousal. Understanding which participant characteristics are associated with differential pre-session mood profiles may inform how individuals engage with such interventions. This study, which is a 2nd phase cohort, employed principal component analysis (PCA) to identify the latent structure underlying mood states, physiological biomarker changes, and demographic characteristics in a sample of college students participating in an Adlerian-based group drumming session. 31 Participants completed a pre-session mood survey and a social interest index. Blood pressure and heart rate were recorded before and after a 45-minute Adlerian-based group …
Effects Of Sublethal Bisphenol A On Planarian Phototaxis, Alexis Galindez, Emily Pintilie, Kevin Sosa, Cassandra S. Korte
Effects Of Sublethal Bisphenol A On Planarian Phototaxis, Alexis Galindez, Emily Pintilie, Kevin Sosa, Cassandra S. Korte
Student Publications and Presentations
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common plastic found in many consumer products, including water bottles, food containers, and toys. Previous research shows BPA is an environmental contaminant with potential neurotoxic effects, including nociceptive behaviors in planaria flatworms. Planaria flatworms, such as Girardia dorotocephala, are valuable model organisms for studying neurotoxicity due to their simple but well-characterized nervous systems and measurable phototaxis or light response behaviors. Earlier experiments in our lab demonstrated that BPA concentrations of 1 ppm and higher caused high mortality and reduced movement. We were thus unable to measure phototaxis behavior at this higher concentration. This study investigated …
Planarian Exposure To The Herbicide 2,4- Dichlorophenoxyacetic (2,4-D), Emily Pintilie, Alexis Galindez, Kevin Sosa, Cassandra S. Korte
Planarian Exposure To The Herbicide 2,4- Dichlorophenoxyacetic (2,4-D), Emily Pintilie, Alexis Galindez, Kevin Sosa, Cassandra S. Korte
Student Publications and Presentations
Widespread use of pesticides such as 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) raises serious concerns about their effects on non-target aquatic organisms. In vertebrates, 2,4-D has been associated with neurotoxic outcomes such as impaired motor function and altered neurotransmitter activity. Planarians offer a valuable system for toxicological studies due to their well-characterized nervous system, regenerative capacity, and measurable behavioral responses. This study investigates the neurotoxic effects of 2,4-D exposure in the planarian species, Girardia dorotocephala, including assessment of nociceptive behaviors, survival rate, and phototactic responses. Worms were exposed to various concentrations of 2,4-D (0–100 mg/L) over multiple time points. Nociceptive responses such …
From Plastics To Pathways: Phthalates, Oxidative Stress, And Nervous System Function In Planaria, Destiny M. Perez, Cassandra S. Korte
From Plastics To Pathways: Phthalates, Oxidative Stress, And Nervous System Function In Planaria, Destiny M. Perez, Cassandra S. Korte
Student Publications and Presentations
Phthalates are widely used chemicals added to plastics to increase flexibility and durability. Because they are not chemically bound to products, they can leach into the environment and contribute to human exposure through food packaging, plastic containers, and hygiene products such as lotions, shampoos, and fragrances. This widespread exposure has raised public health concerns because many phthalates are linked to endocrine disruption and have been associated with reproduction, developmental, metabolic, and neurological disruption. To investigate how phthalates may impact nervous system function, planarian flatworms will be used as a toxicology model. Planaria will be exposed to phthalates and then tested …
Circadian Genes In Fruit Flies: What They Teach Us About Human Sleep And Health, Laney Wilson, Mia Gonzalez, Kimberly Rowland
Circadian Genes In Fruit Flies: What They Teach Us About Human Sleep And Health, Laney Wilson, Mia Gonzalez, Kimberly Rowland
Student Publications and Presentations
Circadian rhythms are cycles developed internally that influence the behavioral and physiological changes that happen daily. They occur in organisms as diverse as humans and fruit flies. They are the product of “clock” genes that set the rhythm and tune them in response to changes in the ambient light. In the present study, we aimed to determine the contribution of functional clock genes to the circadian regulation of movement of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. An equal number of wild-type flies (n = 5) and clock-mutant flies (n = 5) were placed in an incubator for 1 week to allow …
Academic Pressure On College Student Mental Health And Resilience, Pelo Zinyana, Cindy Khan-Jordan, Patrick J. Cooper
Academic Pressure On College Student Mental Health And Resilience, Pelo Zinyana, Cindy Khan-Jordan, Patrick J. Cooper
Student Publications and Presentations
The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence academic performance and mental health among college students. Specifically, we will explore whether felt academic pressure is associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. Furthermore, we will examine whether cultural orientation and/or academic resilience buffers these effects. Academic pressure was measured using the 9-item Academic Expectations Stress Inventory (AESI). Mental health outcomes were measured using the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (21-items). Cultural orientation was measured using the Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions of Individualism and Collectivism Scale (HVDIC; 12-items). Academic resilience was measured using the 5-item Academic Buoyancy scale. We …
Undergraduate Research Conference Experience, Deniz Kuester, Alanna Lecher, Patrick J. Cooper, Melissa Lehman
Undergraduate Research Conference Experience, Deniz Kuester, Alanna Lecher, Patrick J. Cooper, Melissa Lehman
Student Publications and Presentations
This study explores the perceived experience and personal growth from students who participated in the 2025 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference. The study is focused on students’ qualitative descriptions of the expectations they had regarding presenting their work and engaging in conference activities. In a short-term longitudinal design, participants (N = 353) completed a survey examining their overall feelings about the FURC conference. Specifically, we asked about expected benefits and concerns prior to attending the conference; next, we asked about experienced benefits and surprises after the conclusion of the conference. For example, one open question was, "What benefits do you expect …
Investigating Barriers Toward Implementation Of Harm Reduction, Mati Abrahami, Melissa Lehman, Ali Cunningham Abbott
Investigating Barriers Toward Implementation Of Harm Reduction, Mati Abrahami, Melissa Lehman, Ali Cunningham Abbott
Student Publications and Presentations
Harm reduction is a public health initiative that focuses on reducing the harms associated with substance use. These initiatives are currently being implemented all throughout Europe and across Canada in order to combat the addiction and overdose crisis. Despite strong empirical evidence of the efficacy of harm reduction in preventing death and overdose, these initiatives face many barriers to implementation in the United States and are not widely accepted or practiced. The aim of this study is to investigate overall feelings, perceptions, and attitudes towards harm reduction with the goal of identifying factors that predict such outcomes. Participants completed a …
Stories We Become (April 23, 25, 2026), Lindenwood University
Stories We Become (April 23, 25, 2026), Lindenwood University
Student Dance Programs & Brochures
Event program for Stories We Become (April 23, 25, 2026), Lindenwood University.
Sensory-Friendly Environments In Schools, Jocelyn A. Ashworth, Rebecca King
Sensory-Friendly Environments In Schools, Jocelyn A. Ashworth, Rebecca King
Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium
Sensory-Friendly Environments in Schools focuses on strengthening sensory-motor lab use and building educator understanding to support students with sensory processing difficulties. Implemented at Sparta Elementary School within Belton ISD, with the goal to enhance students' regulation, attention, and participation in daily school activities by equipping educators with practical, sustainable sensory strategies.
Stories We Tell (April 22, 24, 2026), Lindenwood University
Stories We Tell (April 22, 24, 2026), Lindenwood University
Student Dance Programs & Brochures
Event program for Stories We Tell (April 22, 24, 2026), Lindenwood University.
Creating A Sensory-Inclusive School Environment For Children, Kendall L. Keeton, Cassandra Nelson, Justine Faghihifar
Creating A Sensory-Inclusive School Environment For Children, Kendall L. Keeton, Cassandra Nelson, Justine Faghihifar
Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium
This mixed-methods program development capstone project aimed to assess whether structured sensory supports improve academic engagement and student behavior in the school setting. A sensory pathway, calm corner, and sensory toolkit were designed, implemented, and evaluated within an elementary school. A digital manual was also created to facilitate staff education and long-term sustainability of the program. Findings from pre- and post-surveys and observation suggest potential improvements in academic engagement, student behavior, and staff knowledge following program implementation.
Nature-Based Occupational Therapy For Enhancing Education Participation, Malia M. Mendiola, Susan Macdermott
Nature-Based Occupational Therapy For Enhancing Education Participation, Malia M. Mendiola, Susan Macdermott
Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium
The project developed nature-based interventions (NBI) resources to support the education participation of neurodivergent high school students. The objective was to increase students’ school participation through nature-based OT for improving emotional regulation, lowering physiological stress, and attention restoration. Nature immersion was explored through the school's OT program, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration with teachers, other services providers, and community partners. The resource guide focused on benefits, impacts, and practical implementation of NBI for the Winston School and for the broader school-based occupational therapy community.
Rewilding Teens: A Quartet Beyond Screens, Ian Ramsey
Rewilding Teens: A Quartet Beyond Screens, Ian Ramsey
Appalachia
A teacher takes high school students into backcountry environments and remote destinations from New Hampshire to Thailand, where he walks them through “the fire of challenge” without technology.
Influence Of Intrinsic And Extrinsic Learning Motivation In College Students On Choice Of Majors At State Universities, Daud Effendi, Erna Multahada
Influence Of Intrinsic And Extrinsic Learning Motivation In College Students On Choice Of Majors At State Universities, Daud Effendi, Erna Multahada
Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora
This study aims to discover the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic learning motivation in college students on choices of majors at state universities. Our results showed that extrinsic and intrinsic learning motivation have significant influence on choice of majors at state universities, contributing approximately 10.5%.
Student Senate Meeting Minutes April 15, 2026, Student Senate-Winona State University
Student Senate Meeting Minutes April 15, 2026, Student Senate-Winona State University
Student Senate Meeting Minutes
This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Minutes for April 15, 2026.
The Honors Beacon, Issue 24, 2025-2026, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato
The Honors Beacon, Issue 24, 2025-2026, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato
Honors Beacon
2025-2026 newsletter of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Library Newsletter: Early April ‘26, Iwasaki Library
Library Newsletter: Early April ‘26, Iwasaki Library
Iwasaki Newsletters
This Library Newsletter reached faculty, staff, and students of Emerson College on April 10th, 2026. This is the first published issue of March 2026. This is the twelfth issue of the third volume. It includes top stories such as getting ready for Relaxapalooza, extending hours starting on 4/21, celebrating National Poetry Month, a sustainability survey, a spotlight feature on two of the library's student workers, a call for self-promoters, and where film scholarship lives at the library.