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Milestones In Computational Thinking And Mathematics Competencies In Early Childhood, Katelyn Childers Apr 2022

Milestones In Computational Thinking And Mathematics Competencies In Early Childhood, Katelyn Childers

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In Utah, the technology industry is rapidly growing, and with it the demand for a STEM workforce. Similarly, there is a push to integrate Computational Thinking (CT) and Computer Science (CS), usually in the form of coding, into K-12 education. While Utah has adopted standards to inform CS instruction, the standards lack an evidence-based foundation. Further, K-12 schools lack instructional minutes and resources to teach CT and coding. In order to address these needs, this project aims to collect empirical data on how students engage with computational thinking throughout early childhood. Our goal is to inform the further development of …

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Comfort In The Living Environment, Susie Head Apr 2022

Comfort In The Living Environment, Susie Head

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It is important to design our living environments to provide a level of comfort and there are sciences and theories that make comfort a technical process. How do these theories and practices work together and how can they be applied to a material such as a wallpaper to encourage interior comfort. Research was done into practices such as feng shui, hygge, wabi-sabi, and color and pattern science to create three original wallpapers. The conclusion was that comfort and peace can be found in mindfulness and a connection to nature.

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Phylogeny And Historical Biogeography Of Uroleucon Aphids, Audrey Mullen Apr 2022

Phylogeny And Historical Biogeography Of Uroleucon Aphids, Audrey Mullen

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The aphid genus Uroleucon (Aphididae: Aphidinae: Macrosiphini) is a diverse group of about 230 species feeding mainly on Asteraceae as host plants and found globally in most temperate regions. However, the origins of the South American species are unknown, as are the relationships of these taxa to northern hemisphere Uroleucon species. This study seeks to establish the relationships between Uroleucon aphids native to South America and their North American and Eurasian counterparts using genetic data. We will use phylogenetic analysis of cytochrome c oxidase subunits 1 and 2 mitochondrial genes as well as the elongation factor 1α nuclear gene to …

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Creating Calming Healthcare Environments, Abbey Oborn Apr 2022

Creating Calming Healthcare Environments, Abbey Oborn

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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, …

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The Tragic Loyalty Of Sir Gawain, Annie Heywood Apr 2022

The Tragic Loyalty Of Sir Gawain, Annie Heywood

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Sir Gawain was one of the most popular figures from Arthurian legend in medieval England. His absolute loyalty to Arthur, no matter the circumstances, was greatly admired. In every story, Sir Gawain is completely loyal to Arthur, even when Arthur is in the wrong. He is willing to make any sacrifice, whether it be his life or his honor, to protect Arthur and his legacy. However, modern critics have found a darker side to his total loyalty, ideas that Kazuo Ishiguro examines in his novel The Buried Giant. Ishiguro explores the darkness that war can bring out in even the …

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Manifold Alignment With Inter-Domain Diffusion, Andres Duque Apr 2022

Manifold Alignment With Inter-Domain Diffusion, Andres Duque

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The integration of multimodal data presents a challenge in cases when the study of a given phenomena by different instruments or conditions generates distinct but related domains. In this paper, we propose Diffusion Transport Alignment (DTA) a semi-supervised manifold alignment method that exploits prior correspondence knowledge between distinct data views. DTA finds a bijection between two domains, which by assumption, share a similar geometrical structure coming from the same underlying data generating process. We empirically demonstrate the effectiveness of our method to integrate multimodal data, as well as how it can improve the performance of machine learning tasks, otherwise less …

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The Outdoor Fashion Industry Is Not Sustainable, Joshua Hillam Apr 2022

The Outdoor Fashion Industry Is Not Sustainable, Joshua Hillam

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Outdoor fashion companies are responsible for a large amount of waste and pollution worldwide. I believe they are ethically bound to make changes in their manufacturing process to decrease their footprint because their products are used in outdoor environments that are impacted negatively by waste and pollution. The fashion industry as a whole is responsible for 10% of the carbon emissions worldwide. Research was conducted by first understanding what being sustainable means from the EPA, from individuals who work in the fashion industry, and from companies that advocate for more sustainable clothing. I then investigated what materials are the most …

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Say Gay, Miranda Wiener Apr 2022

Say Gay, Miranda Wiener

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On February 8th, 2022, Republican Representative Joe Harding of Florida proposed the “Parental Rights in Education Bill''. Under this Bill, classroom discussion from grades k-3rd grade will be exclusively heterosexual and will limit how much teacher’s can say in regards to the LGBTQ community in those grades. The bill states that a school “may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate”. Within the LGBTQ community, mental health is at a staggering low. Thoughts of guilt, self-hatred and fear lead to thoughts or acts of suicide …

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Analyzing Suicidal Text Using Natural Language Processing, Cassandra Barton Apr 2022

Analyzing Suicidal Text Using Natural Language Processing, Cassandra Barton

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Using Natural Language Processing (NLP), we are able to analyze text from suicidal individuals. This can be done using a variety of methods. I analyzed a dataset of a girl named Victoria that died by suicide. I used a machine learning method to train a different dataset and tested it on her diary entries to classify her text into two categories: suicidal vs non-suicidal. I used topic modeling to find out unique topics in each subset. I also found a pattern in her diary entries. NLP allows us to help individuals that are suicidal and their family members and close …

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The Relationship Between Isometric Strength And Time To Stabilize, Parker Carroll Apr 2022

The Relationship Between Isometric Strength And Time To Stabilize, Parker Carroll

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Forward falls are the most common fall direction and pose a safety concern for adults. To assess individuals’ balance recovery response, we analyzed how individuals stepped on a forward force plate. Multi-joint, lower limb isometric strength may provide additional insight to balance recovery after a forward, unanticipated perturbation. Gender indicates reaction time differences in the time to stabilize, with males more likely to produce greater isometric strength. Our research question was does maximal, isometric strength, and gender predicts the time it takes to stabilize after a perturbation. We hypothesize that maximal, isometric strength and gender would predict the time to …

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The Effects Of Snapchat On Young Adults, Mckena Morrison Apr 2022

The Effects Of Snapchat On Young Adults, Mckena Morrison

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In my research, I was trying to find out the good and bad effects of Snapchat on young adults. I wanted to know the effects it could have on me so I could reassess my daily use of this popular app. This research aims to show that the effects of Snapchat depend on how you use it. When used in a good way the benefits on young adults’ communication and other aspects in their life, outweigh the negative outcomes. In my research, I looked at articles from primary and secondary sources, interviewed some friends and family to get their opinion …

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The Societal Impacts Of Alcohol Dependence And Elective Sobriety, Jillian Poll Apr 2022

The Societal Impacts Of Alcohol Dependence And Elective Sobriety, Jillian Poll

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This project's aim is to extrapolate the role that design and advertising plays in cultural perception of alcohol consumption & patterns. As such, the research process was designed to quantify each of the factors that influence the development of an Alcohol Use Disorder, then determine solutions to target the root issues that citizens face. Common issues include underage consumption, alcohol addiction, and coerced consumption. The quantifiable research portion of this project answers these questions: 1) What genetic, social, and psychological causes contribute to alcohol addiction?; 2) How does culture affect alcohol consumption?; 3) What are the social and societal repercussions …

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Balance Recovery Time Was Different Across Age Groups, Cody Overson Apr 2022

Balance Recovery Time Was Different Across Age Groups, Cody Overson

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Falls can take a serious toll on the quality of life and independence of daily activities. Among falls, forward falls are the most common fall direction. To prevent forward falls, compensatory steps and change-in-support reactions (e.g., foot contact) are critical for stabilizing after unanticipated, balance disturbances. The purpose was to determine if the time to stabilize varied across ages. Participants were grouped into three age groups (18-24, 25-33, and 40-58 years old). Participants performed 24 forward perturbation trials. Time to stabilize was evaluated as the time from their foot contacted the front force place to when the net anterior-posterior (AP) …

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Impacts Of Cftr Mutations On Pulmonary Development In Sheep, Kaden Bunch Apr 2022

Impacts Of Cftr Mutations On Pulmonary Development In Sheep, Kaden Bunch

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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 …

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Recidivism And Interventions: A Measure Of The Effectiveness Of The Criminal Justice System, Andelin Hutchings Apr 2022

Recidivism And Interventions: A Measure Of The Effectiveness Of The Criminal Justice System, Andelin Hutchings

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Looking at the rates of recidivism in the United States is a valuable piece of information that we can use to determine the effectiveness of our criminal justice system. When I evaluated the information we currently have, I found that our rate of recidivism is among the highest in developed nations, at around 76.6%. My objective was to investigate the current programs and interventions already in place in order to determine the efficacy of those interventions in reducing recidivism. In order to do this, I read many different peer-reviewed articles, making sure to pull from Marginalized and Underrepresented Scholars. After …

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Strawberry High Tunnel Effects On Different Forms Of Soil Nitrogen, Mark Kindred Apr 2022

Strawberry High Tunnel Effects On Different Forms Of Soil Nitrogen, Mark Kindred

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Nitrogen is an important component of plant nutrition. However, nitrogen in the soil comes in many different forms including some proteins, amino acids, and mineral nitrogen. Not all of these forms are available to plants. Things that affect the availability of nitrogen are temperature, moisture, and chemical composition of the material. It is difficult for organic farmers sourcing nitrogen because of low nitrogen content and availability from organic sources. However some plants can better utilize organic forms of nitrogen when it is available. This experiment examines how temperature affects different forms of inorganic and organic nitrogen. Additionally, it will explore …

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Does Cannabidiol Affect The Physical Properties Of Anhydrous Milk Fat And Palm Kernel Oil?, Joseph Cooney Apr 2022

Does Cannabidiol Affect The Physical Properties Of Anhydrous Milk Fat And Palm Kernel Oil?, Joseph Cooney

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As cannabidiol (CBD) is added to more and more foods, it becomes increasingly important to study the effects that this CBD has on the physical properties of the lipids in which they are dissolved, which is the objective of this study. The viscosity, hardness, melting profile, crystal size, and solidification over time are studied for anhydrous milk fat (AMF) and palm kernel oil (PKO). Concentrations by mass of 1% and 2.5% CBD are added to each lipid, and these concentrations are tested against a pure lipid control. AMF is crystallized at 26 C, and PKO is crystallized at 22 C …

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Mother-Daughter Relationships In Latin American Immigrant Households, Megan Updike Apr 2022

Mother-Daughter Relationships In Latin American Immigrant Households, Megan Updike

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The life of an immigrant is challenging and characterized by trauma, experienced from the political, economic, and/or violent turmoil that compelled them to leave their homelands and the discrimination, cultural shock, and other physical or emotional obstacles that they experience in their new home. Many Latin American authors utilize their writing to share their personal experiences as immigrants of first or second generation in the United States, as well as express the trauma that is shared between them and their families. As the multi-generational dynamic of gender roles and trauma in the immigrant family is analyzed, a recurring theme of …

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Seasonal Variations In Global Ionospheric Total Electron Content (Tec), Jason Knudsen Apr 2022

Seasonal Variations In Global Ionospheric Total Electron Content (Tec), Jason Knudsen

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As the Sun ionizes atoms and molecules in the Earth’s ionosphere, the region of atmosphere above approximately 100 km in altitude, the created ionization in this region affects many of the systems that we rely on in daily life. This includes cellular service, GPS navigation, weather forecasting, and credit card data. A good measure for the level of ionization in the ionosphere is the total electron content (TEC), which is the number of electrons in a one square meter column above a given location. The TEC over a geographic location influences the propagation of radio waves that traverse that section …

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Becoming A Poet: The Moment Of Metamorphosis, Lauren Mckinnon Apr 2022

Becoming A Poet: The Moment Of Metamorphosis, Lauren Mckinnon

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The moment a writer qualifies for the title of poet is undetermined. To gauge if such a moment exists, I launched a mixed method study comparing the perspectives of different published poets. During my study, I interviewed three Cache Valley poets who have their own published books of poetry. In addition, sixteen Utah State University creative writing contest winners were surveyed. My study aims to i) determine the extent to which we can say that there is a decisive moment of change when an individual becomes a poet; and ii) identify the key factors which constitute this shift in identity—sudden …

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Kanak Culture Of New Caledonia, Tessa Thornley Blackham Apr 2022

Kanak Culture Of New Caledonia, Tessa Thornley Blackham

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This study focuses on New Caledonia poet, Déwé Gorodey (or Gorodé), and her writings. New Caledonia, a territory of France, is an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island was colonized in the mid-1800s, affecting the Melanesian natives. The natives are more commonly known as Kanaks and have seen years of repression under the French regime. Because of government intervention, most of the Kanak “coutume” (custom in French) has been limited. The coutume is an almost intangible presence of Kanaky culture, affecting their everyday life and decision. Déwé Gorodey was a prominent political figure during years of unrest. Most of …

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Modeling Of The Engineered Production Of Curcumin In Escherichia Coli, Ellie Siddoway Apr 2022

Modeling Of The Engineered Production Of Curcumin In Escherichia Coli, Ellie Siddoway

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Curcumin is the major bioactive natural product in turmeric (Curcuma longa), which is commonly used as a food additive (flavor and colorant) and traditional medicine for thousands of years. This polyphenol has a variety of biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-Alzheimer’s effects. The current production process of this promising natural product is not environmentally friendly or cost-effective. However, microbial production represents a great alternative because of the significantly reduced production time and reproducible production process. Our group has previously introduced the required enzymes into Escherichia coli to construct an artificial curcumin production pathway in the bacterium. …

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Adhd - Please Get Your Facts Right, Ellie Giauque Apr 2022

Adhd - Please Get Your Facts Right, Ellie Giauque

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A deep dive into what it means to have ADHD and spread awareness of correct and scientific facts.

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Understanding Cultural Competence Training With Trauma-Informed Clinicians, Emily Slater, Brayden Gulso Apr 2022

Understanding Cultural Competence Training With Trauma-Informed Clinicians, Emily Slater, Brayden Gulso

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Our USU research team partnered with the Intensive Outpatient Clinic (IOC) at the U of U. The IOC is a multi-disciplinary clinic serving diverse, and vulnerable patients. The IOC identified a need for ongoing cultural training in their organization, and the medical field more broadly. We worked with the IOC to co-develop a cultural competence training with both online and in-person components. Currently, the IOC has completed the training course, and our research is in the data collection phase. We will shared the story of our partnership work, research design, anticipated findings, and next steps. Acknowledgement: This research is supported …

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“Me Adjacent”: Alternate Personas And Virtual Worlds, Nichole Bresee, Katie Snow, Whitney Hall, Gracie Wilkinson, Leah Downey Apr 2022

“Me Adjacent”: Alternate Personas And Virtual Worlds, Nichole Bresee, Katie Snow, Whitney Hall, Gracie Wilkinson, Leah Downey

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Research shows that people who engage in role-playing games (RPG), from video games to tabletop games, can derive feelings of achievement, as well as social and immersive experiences which can help them reach eudaimonic and hedonic states (Snodgrass et al. 2019). However, gaming has also been linked to negative emotions related to “problematic” and “addictive” play, related to toxic communities and compulsive gameplay. In this project, we examine how avatars — digital and imaginary representations of players — shape emotional states. Through free listing and pile sorting interviews, our results show how gamers relate to their avatars, and how these …

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Roman Baths And Water Gods: The Syncretic Merging Of Roman Sacrality With Celtic Religion In Britannia, Alexis Hutchinson Apr 2022

Roman Baths And Water Gods: The Syncretic Merging Of Roman Sacrality With Celtic Religion In Britannia, Alexis Hutchinson

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As a result of the merging of cultures and religions, the Romans left their mark on Britain, seen in many other provinces throughout Europe. One location that decidedly represents Roman influence is the Roman baths in Bath, England. Not long after the Romans arrived in Britain, they happened upon the underground hot springs, located in the modern-day city center. They settled and built a 'centre of healing and recreation, naming it Aquae Sulis.' (Bath City Council) A particular artifact of the baths, the Gorgon Head from the later first century AD,is situated at the top of a temple pediment. Often …

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Is Parental Encouragement (As Measured By Piccolo) During Toddlerhood Correlated With High-Risk Behaviors In 5Th Grade? Are These Correlations Different For First-Born Children Versus Children With Older Siblings?, Jocelyn Meyers Apr 2022

Is Parental Encouragement (As Measured By Piccolo) During Toddlerhood Correlated With High-Risk Behaviors In 5Th Grade? Are These Correlations Different For First-Born Children Versus Children With Older Siblings?, Jocelyn Meyers

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Children need support through healthy, positive relationships with adults, but they also need room to grow, learn, and slowly gain independence. The PICCOLO User's guide defines Encouragement as an “Active support of exploration, effort, skills, initiative, curiosity, creativity, and play” (Roggman, et.al., 2013). Parental support and encouragement of autonomy is correlated with better development of self-regulation and brain development, and can even influence executive functioning and parent-child relationships (Bernier, et al., 2010). Studies have already shown that proper encouragement in early childhood is linked to healthy development, Ispa, et al. (2004) found that maternal intrusiveness or lack of encouragement and …

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The Effect That Parents Expectations Have On Their Students, Molli Esplin Apr 2022

The Effect That Parents Expectations Have On Their Students, Molli Esplin

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Parents in this modern world have been causing their children more stress and in turn their mental health has been suffering. I wanted to see what can be done to help young adults and parents through this challenge. What I discovered was that a big cause of the increased stress was the parents' high expectations that they put on their kids. I used the library and internet databases to complete my research. I was able to use primary and secondary sources. In these sources I tried to be diverse in my source selections. This helped as I looked for different …

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Care, Wellness, And Mindful Movement: Supporting The Needs Of Educators And Students During Challenging Times, Ashlyn Birchell Apr 2022

Care, Wellness, And Mindful Movement: Supporting The Needs Of Educators And Students During Challenging Times, Ashlyn Birchell

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Studies have shown that teachers who implement social emotional learning (SEL) and wellness practices have improved attitudes, show more engagement with students, families and colleagues, and demonstrate increased educational efficacy. The challenge teachers often face is that they are required to do so much that their own wellness practices may take a back seat. Additionally, since the start of the global pandemic, teachers and students have had to learn to repeatedly shift on the fly for health and safety reasons. This draws even more attention to the importance of promoting self-care as a form of community care. Previous literature reveals …

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Not Your Grandma's Kitchen: Recipe Cards In The Digital Age, Emily Powell Apr 2022

Not Your Grandma's Kitchen: Recipe Cards In The Digital Age, Emily Powell

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With the rise in popularity of food bloggers and social media chefs, how do recipe cards function in a digital age? Although scholarly literature addresses the history of cooking, little research focuses on the recipe card, its history, and its use. Originally, recipe cards were not intended to be kept or treasured as family heirlooms. They served purely functional purposes, acting as prompts to housewives when cooking meals and later to promote new technology and foods in the culinary industry. Even with the rise of the internet, many hold onto old recipe cards. This study looks at the history and …

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