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Building A Chatbot, Tracy A. Mendolia, Alyssa Denaro

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

Ai In Action: Hands-On With Copilot And Chatgpt, Michael Ciurca, Becky Vasquez

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

The Advantages And Limitations Of Using Chatgpt To Enhance Technological Research, Stephen Rice, Sean R. Crouse, Scott R. Winter, Connor Rice

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

Dipping Your Toes Into The Ai Waters: A Starting Point For Student Assignments, Sarah Reckenwald

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

Preparing Tomorrow’S Professionals: Industry-Informed Ai Integration, Brent Terwilliger, John Faraca

AI Summit

Context and Rationale

• AI reshaping aviation, aerospace, and UAS education

• Workforce readiness requires AI proficiency

• Perspectives from students, educators, employers

From Autonomy To Agency: The Evolution Of Intelligent Mobility In Ccam, Dr. Sharon L. Burton, Dr. David P. Harvie

AI Summit

Connected, Cooperative, and Autonomous Mobility (CCAM) is radically changing interactions among people, vehicles, and infrastructure by embedding digital intelligence and networked decision-making. The integration of artificial intelligence, robust data analytics, and sophisticated communication protocols is expanding transportation safety and convenience, but is also intensifying questions of ethical conduct, transparency, and system reliability.

Human-Ai Teams: Effects Of Ai Teamwork In High-Risk Decision-Making Tasks, Joseph Keebler

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

Best Practices For Using Ai Tools In Open Educational Resources (Oer), Heather Leonard

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

Ai-Driven Marketing Innovation Ecosystems In The Aviation Industry, Maria Petrescu

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

Digital Icarus: Learning From Mythology In The Age Of Ai Aviation, Cally Mervine Kiser

AI Summit

The haunting inevitability of Icarus's choice to fly higher mirrors our relationship with AI—we create incredible systems, then struggle with losing control. What can a 2,000-year-old Greek myth teach us about maintaining the balance between innovation and safety in AI-powered aviation?

Access, Accountability, And Ethics: Student Use Of Ai In The Classroom, Dawn M. Armfield

AI Summit

No abstract provided.

Washington Report: The Taxpayers’ Bill Of Rights, Joel M. Forster

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

What Methods Do Pre-Licensure Bsn Students At A Christian University Use To Improve Resilience: A Qualitative Case Study, Beth Kelley

Wisdom & Compassion: The LUSON Journal

The purpose of this mixed-methods single-case study was to explore methods that pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at a Christian university used to improve their resilience. Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress and Coping (1984) was employed as a theoretical framework, and the study asked: What methods did pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at a Christian university use to manage stress and improve resilience? A convenience sample of 91 students was obtained to complete the demographic questionnaire, the Brief Resilience Scale, and the Perceived Stress Scale. Of those students, 25 volunteered for interviews …

Advancing Holistic Nursing: Bridging The Gap In Spiritual Care, Rachel Joseph

Wisdom & Compassion: The LUSON Journal

No abstract provided.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - Complete Issue

Wisdom & Compassion: The LUSON Journal

No abstract provided.

Utilizing And Creating Indigenous Children’S Literature To Reclaim The Endangered Hoche Language, Jue Wang

Occasional Paper Series

Stemming from a large ethnographic study exploring young Indigenous children’s literacy and language practices in and out of school in a Hoche elementary school in rural Northeast China, this paper focuses on the navigation of Indigenous literature, language, and literacy learning of young Hoche children. Particularly, this reflective paper challenges the efficacy of Hoche language education in the oppressive context of the public schooling system, inviting Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators in China and across the world to rethink the urgency of reclaiming this endangered language and the power of Indigenous literature in understanding Hoche Indigenous ways of knowing, belonging, and …

“We Sing Too:” Pedagogical Approaches For Listening To Children In Indigenous Picturebooks, Rachel Stubbs, Anja Dressler Araujo, Kari Dressler, Jadyn Fischer-Mcnabb, Aubrey Hanson, Erin Spring

Occasional Paper Series

This article explores how storytelling, particularly through picture books, facilitates learning across boundaries of age, culture, gender, and education. In this article, we emphasize the value of picture books in integrating Indigenous oral traditions into the classroom, highlighting how these texts foster a reciprocal relationship between listener and storyteller. By focusing on the act of listening, our article argues that Indigenous picture books require active participation and decentering of the individual, positioning listeners as part of a larger collective. This article also underscores the importance of viewing children as active, responsible, and agential members of their communities, aligning with Indigenous …

The Legacy Of Language: Indigenous Language In Children’S Fiction, Christine Hartman Derr

Occasional Paper Series

Generally speaking, storytelling is an honored tradition in many Native communities. I use the term generally with a disclaimer. There are currently 574 federally recognized tribal Nations on the land presently known as the United States of America. There are additional Native Nations recognized at the state level and tribal Nations left unrecognized. Each Nation has its own culture, language, traditions, and beliefs. The statements made in this paper could not be universally applicable to all Indigenous communities. There is no monolithic Native perspective that could adequately represent every Native Nation, nor should there be. We celebrate our differences as …

Nurturing Authentic Indigenous Voices In Indigenous Children’S And Young Adult Literature: An Aotearoa New Zealand Case Study, Nicola Daly, Julie Barbour, Darryn Joseph, Te Kani Price, Pania Tahau-Hodges, Kawata Teepa, Nic Vanderschantz, Eboni Waitere, Bryony Walker

Occasional Paper Series

At the heart of decision-making in children’s literature is the publisher who decides whose stories are told and how (Encisco et al, 2010). There is some research concerning inclusivity practices in the children’s literature that we see in libraries, homes and publishing houses (Caple & Tian, 2022; Daly, Vanderschantz, Mitchell & Blair, 2025; Daly, 2021; Stagg Peterson & Robinson, 2020). There is, however, little work examining how the publishing process can contribute to increased diversity in children’s picturebooks, particularly in relation to Indigenous languages and cultures. International research shows that there is limited cultural and linguistic diversity evident in children’s …

Tax Clinic, William L. Raby

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Tax Clinic, Mario P. Borini

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

Tighter Coordination For Seamless Handover And Dual Connectivity Across 5g Networks Belonging To Different Operators, Joachim W. Walewski, Carlos Guimarães

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure addresses the support of features like seamless handover and Dual Connectivity, where the respective base stations are situated in networks managed by different stakeholders. The proposed solution involves two protection proxies of a new type, which handles base station coordination between the two different domains.

Heterogeneous Graph Model For Predictive Impact Analysis In Validated Systems, Ramakrishnan Neelakandan, Teginder Singh, Bakul Patel

Defensive Publications Series

Assessing the impact of system modifications in regulated computing environments, such as on cloud platforms or on-premise servers, may be challenging, as some methods can rely on siloed tools or subjective manual reviews that may lead to inefficient re-validation or compliance risks. A system may utilize a heterogeneous graph model to create a unified digital representation of a validated system, which can integrate entities such as code, data, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements. For example, when a change is proposed, a change propagation simulator can analyze potential effects by performing a weighted traversal of the graph to determine a multi-dimensional impact …

Presence-Triggered Predictive Caching Of Media Content, D Shin

Defensive Publications Series

On-demand digital media streaming systems may experience playback latency, such as buffering, as content can be retrieved reactively after a user makes a selection. The described systems and methods can address this by using a presence signal to trigger a predictive process. A presence signal can be generated, for example, when a user’s computing device (e.g., a smartphone, smart watch, or wearable device) connects to a local network (e.g., a Wi-Fi network) or enters a geofence. Upon receiving this trigger, and with appropriate user permissions being granted, a predictive modeling engine can analyze the user’s content consumption history and context …

Conditional User Equipment Keepalive For Efficient Location Updates In Non-Terrestrial Networks, Yanming Wang, Andy (Jibing) Wang, Shailesh Maheshwari

Defensive Publications Series

In non-terrestrial networks, a user equipment (UE), such as a smartphone, smart watch, or other wearable device, moving between large satellite beam coverage areas can generate signaling overhead from frequent tracking area update (TAU) procedures. Suppressing these updates can result in the UE becoming less reachable for incoming, mobile-terminated services. A UE-centric method is described wherein a logic engine on the UE can evaluate a combination of contextual triggers, for example, user activity, modem state, and a change in tracking area. If certain conditions are met, the UE can transmit a lightweight, payload-free packet to initiate a control plane service …

Centralized Multi-Channel Power Architecture For Independent Charging Of Peripheral Devices, Yao Ding, Diego Liu

Defensive Publications Series

A system and method are described for managing power in a system with a charging enclosure and multiple peripheral devices, such as wireless devices or other portable electronics. In some configurations where peripherals have dissimilar battery levels, a single power converter in the enclosure can result in energy inefficiency and heat generation in the peripheral with a lower state of charge. The described architecture can centralize charging regulation within the charging enclosure. The enclosure may incorporate a multi-channel charger that provides an independent, dynamically adjusted power output for each peripheral. This control may be based on real-time battery status data …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda November 17, 2025, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• 3:00 Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes October 20, 2025
• 3:05 University Business
• 3:20 Faculty Senate Business
• 3:35 Information
• EPC Report - November 6, 2025
• 3:40 Report
• Honors Program Annual Report
• USUSA Annual Report
• Faculty Evaluation Committee
• 4:05 Old Business
• 4:10 New Business
• Adjourn: 4:30 pm

The Impact Of Peer Mentorship In Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia Programs: A Scoping Review, Karoline Gasque, Kelly Mcreynolds, Shelia Crump

Doctoral Projects

Abstract
Problem statement: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) programs are known for
their rigorous curriculum, which predisposes Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) to
challenges such as mental health issues, stress, and isolation.
Purpose: Review the literature and assess gaps in the literature to determine if peer mentorship
programs benefit SRNAs’ well-being, promote support, reduce stress, and improve retention.
Method: Databases were searched using keywords and inclusion criteria. Studies were
considered if they discussed peer mentorship in students, healthcare professionals, or nursing.
Patterns and themes were assessed to derive conclusions from the literature available. The
Population, Concept, and Context framework was …

Budget And Collection Management Communication Strategies, Tools, And Methods, Evan Rusch, Heidi J. Southworth, Daardi Sizemore Mixon, Lisa Baures, Nat Gustafson-Sundell, Joe Holtermann

Library Services Publications

Many libraries face challenging budget situations. Communication with departments and administration about budget management and related changes to collections can be crucial to maintain constructive relationships and to improve cooperative planning. Academic libraries often rely on librarian liaisons to communicate directly with departments, but additional communication efforts are sometimes pursued. Libraries could learn from one another by sharing their communication strategies, tools, and methods. Our library has recently focused on collections communication across a range of projects and audiences. These projects have included a budget reduction plan and major print deselection project, as well as ongoing, prospective budget management. The …

From Street Life To Spiritual Leadership: Analyzing Transformation, Faith, And Identity In “New Muslim Cool”, Hatoumata Tunkara

Occasional Essays

Introduction:

New Muslim Cool begins with Hamza Pérez, a Puerto Rican Muslim revert, as he rebuilds his life through Islam while balancing faith, family, and community. The documentary follows his journey from being involved in street life to becoming a faith-driven community leader and rapper. Hamza uses hip-hop and religion to connect with young people and challenge stereotypes about Muslims in America. The film primarily takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and explores themes of identity, redemption, and the pursuit of peace in the post-9/11 world. It is directed by Jennifer Maytorena Taylor and was released in 2009.