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Framing Climate Mitigation: Communication Strategies For Overcoming Polarization And Securing Bipartisan Support, Shane Praver

Research Days Posters 2025

Political polarization continues to be a key obstacle for bipartisan support for climate change mitigation and policy adoption in the United States. Despite research suggesting that individuals’ willingness to transition from fossil fuels to renewables is largely dependent on how the issue is framed and messaged, identifying the most effective and consistent communication strategies that harness bipartisan support remains an obstacle. By examining public perception data from national surveys and comparing U.S. state-level legislative outcomes, this study will identify the most effective communication frames that are able to bridge political divides. This study seeks to further validate that market-oriented and …

Development Of Method For Quantitative Assessment Of Digital Pathology In Woodchuck Hcc Model Using Image Segmentation And Image Processing, Joshua Cheuk, Nicole Varble, Ming Li, Andrew S. Mikhail, William F. Pritchard, Laetitia Saccenti, Bradford J. Wood

Research Days Posters 2025

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer, diagnosed via imaging (e.g., CT) and histopathology. While CT is minimally invasive, it lacks cellular accuracy, whereas histopathology requires biopsies. This study aims to bridge this gap by standardizing tumor analysis in H&E slides using machine learning. Histopathology samples from woodchucks with HCC were sectioned, stained, digitized, and processed into 256×256 pixel tiles. Tiles were categorized, normalized, and split into hematoxylin (H) and eosin (E) images to enhance cell structure differentiation. The StarDist segmentation model analyzed nuclei, comparing automated and manual counts. Substantially covered tiles (SCT) were the most accurate, with …

Stuck Behind Bars: How The Neglect For The Mental Illness Epidemic In U.S. Correctional Facilities Fuels Recidivism, Alayna Bhatti

Research Days Posters 2025

Correctional institutions are failing to fulfill their responsibility for creating an environment that minimizes the suffering that mentally ill inmates face due to their condition. Various studies show that current health services in U.S. prisons fall far below the standards of adequate care. The criminalization of mental illness since the 1990s has continued to violate the “cruel and unusual” clause of the Eighth Amendment along with various United Nations General Assembly resolutions. This research will prove that U.S. correctional facilities are not providing inmates with adequate services, preventing rehabilitation and increasing recidivism. Regardless of how severe a crime, incarcerated people …

What Impact Do Parks Have On Their Community?, Elliott James

Research Days Posters 2025

How do parks benefit people and how do they affect housing prices? Parks play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities while also influencing local housing markets. To explore these questions, a survey will be used to collect data from many college students, who will be asked about various aspects of how they believe parks can be beneficial to themselves as well as others. There will also be analysis of housing prices at different relative distances away from parks in Binghamton. The survey, along with the analysis of the housing price data, will offer …

Food Councils And Federal Committees: Community Responses To Inaction On Food Insecurity By Government, Liam Rupprecht, Kevin O'Connell

Research Days Posters 2025

The issue of food insecurity in the United States is often overlooked, despite its destructive impact on vulnerable groups like children, racial minorities, and those in poverty. Non-white urban communities of color especially have significantly higher rates of household food insecurity due to systemic racism in food systems. Federal efforts have failed to resolve the issue, leaving it to local “food council” organizations that attempt to help through advocacy and charity. These groups face a difficult task: how can they work to mitigate food insecurity with limited community or charity resources, especially in underprivileged areas? This research compiles contemporary scholarly …

Watching The Watchers: Redefining Privacy And Human Rights In Correctional Surveillance, Ianna Choi

Research Days Posters 2025

Incarcerated individuals exist in a space where security and privacy constantly clash. This study examines how surveillance technologies—biometric monitoring, video surveillance, and electronic tracking— in correctional settings impact the privacy rights of those incarcerated. Through a review of peer-reviewed literature, and insights from informal conversations with incarcerated individuals at Broome County Jail, this research examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of surveillance in carceral facilities, focusing on how constant monitoring impacts privacy, relationships, and mental well-being. Expanding beyond jails, the study considers surveillance in state and federal prisons, evaluating its implications under the United Nations International Covenant on Civil …

The Link Between Diet Quality, Emotional Intelligence, And Pathological Eating Behaviors: Insights Across Young And Mature Adults, Sarah Al-Aubaidy, Marissa Pagnutti, Lina Begdache

Research Days Posters 2025

This study explores links between emotional intelligence (EI), diet quality, and pathological eating behaviors (PEB), across age groups. A total of 1,209 young adults (18-29) and 172 mature adults (30+), completed an anonymous survey comprising demographics, Trait EI, Eating, and Food-Mood Questionnaires. Data was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis and Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient. Results showed both age groups had negative correlations between a desire for an empty stomach, breakfast intake (p< 0.01), and high-glycemic food intake (p< 0.01). The desire to have an empty stomach was negatively associated with fruits (p< 0.01) for mature adults, yet had no significant correlation with young adults. However, emotional control and self-belief negatively correlated with difficulty concentrating due to food and shape/weight concerns (p< 0.01) for both groups. Both groups also demonstrated greater PEB with poor diet quality and emotional distress, highlighting EI as a significant factor.

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Investigating The Correlation Between Diet Quality And Psychological Resilience, Bo Schooley, Sean Morrissey, Jasmina Abdurasulova, Margaret Giordano, Morgan Andersen

Research Days Posters 2025

Psychological resilience is associated with numerous positive mental health outcomes. This study examines the correlation between diet quality and psychological resilience. An anonymous survey was administered digitally and was shared by group members through social media platforms and flyers posted throughout the Binghamton University campus. The survey included questions regarding demographic and lifestyle information, nutrition habits, psychological resilience and flexibility, and recent experiences with emotions. A healthy balance of whole grains (p<0.01), vegetables (p<0.05), meat (p<0.05), and carbohydrates (p<0.05) is associated with increased psychological resilience. Comparatively, legumes (p<0.05) and caffeine (p<0.05) consumption are associated with lower reported psychological resilience. These findings emphasize the importance of improving diet quality for the overall psychological health of people as a simple and non-pharmaceutical way for all people to improve their psychological health, making it an accessible route for multiple populations.

Ethical Considerations Of True-Crime Entertainment On Victims’ Loved Ones, Jordan Ori

Research Days Posters 2025

True-crime has become one of contemporary American media's most popular entertainment genres. This paper examines the reasons behind our public fascination with true-crime and its implications, specifically regarding how it impacts victims’ loved ones. Through a critical analysis of three key forms of true-crime entertainment—dark tourism, film, and podcasts—this research will explore the ethical concerns surrounding the portrayal of crime-related tragedies as entertainment. While existing scholarship often dismisses the genre as inherently problematic, this mindset is unrealistic and unproductive. Instead, this paper advocates reforming its current structure and fostering a more socially responsible and ethical approach. Moreover, to reduce harm …

Experiences Of Grief And Resilience In College, Katy Perry

Research Days Posters 2025

The aim of this project was to explore the experiences of bereaved college students not connected to counseling services, including: 1) Describing the age-salient behaviors, cognitions, and emotions that bereaved college students who are not utilizing counseling services associate with resilience and non-resilience. 2) Identifying barriers to or reasons for a lack of engagement with formalized campus counseling services. 3) Exploring the experience of bereavement in the undergraduate student population.

Saccadic Differences In High And Low-Contact Sports, Monica Stapor, Natalia Gierlachowski, Chao Shi, Stanley Hunter, Michael Hunter, Isiah Turner, Fabiha Islam, Vipul Lugade

Research Days Posters 2025

Young athletes competing in high-contact sports are more susceptible to mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) than those in low-contact sports. Such injuries can result in neurological deficits, including saccadic dysfunction and smooth pursuit deficits, which can potentially interfere with everyday activities. This study utilized eye-tracking technology (Tobii Pro Glasses 3) to evaluate the preseason saccadic behaviors in high and low-contact sports as well as athletes with and without previous concussions. It was hypothesized that concussed athletes would exhibit a lower saccade count, higher velocity and greater amplitude compared to non-concussed athletes. In high-impact sports, the results demonstrated significant differences in …

Revaluing Work: How The Covid-19 Pandemic Exposed Labor Market Failures And Ubi As A Solution, Denis Khrapko

Research Days Posters 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic forced society to confront a fundamental flaw in labor markets: compensation does not align with social value. Essential workers—healthcare staff, food suppliers, and manual laborers—kept society running yet remained underpaid and overworked, while many white-collar workers retained financial stability and prestige. Beyond waged labor, unpaid contributions like caretaking, child-rearing, and household labor remain invisible in economic accounting despite their necessity for social reproduction and well-being. This project examines how the pandemic exposed the systemic undervaluation of both essential and uncompensated labor and explores Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a corrective measure. Drawing from "Revaluing Work after COVID-19", …

Campus Community Partnerships To Reduce Asthma Burden In A Local Community, Grace Donnelly, Arinola Ajagbe, Margaret Furman, Doris Gan, Hayden Marin, Jessica Ngo, Allison Pham, Jennie Po, Stephanie Ray-Offor

Research Days Posters 2025

Avoidable ER visits due to asthma stress an overburdened healthcare system. Shortened primary care visits, appointment delays, and lack of access related to insurance leave minimal opportunity for asthma education. Community partnerships between Nursing Schools, community organizations, and local schools can address this need to improve health outcomes for a community. Undergraduate students are certified by ALA as program facilitators to provide asthma education in schools. Through this training, students acquire community and population health skills, and develop a broader asthma education framework to achieve a greater reach for children and youth with asthma. 368 undergraduate students have been trained …

The Effect Of Diet And Exercise On Mental Distress And Self-Motivation, Gavin Tuosto, Nicole Wong, Tessa Blasio, Allison Falvo, Madison Byun

Research Days Posters 2025

Mood and self-motivation are critical components of mental well-being and daily function. Diet and exercise have been shown to influence mood, stress tolerance, and cognitive function. This study analyzes the relationship between diet and exercise on mental distress and self-motivation. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google Forms. A total of 182 individuals completed the survey, which included questions on the frequency and quality of exercise, consumption of specific food groups, mood, and self-motivation. The survey was sent out using social media platforms. Data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis SPSS version 28.0. Results showed a positive correlation between …

Life After Dobbs: An Investigation Into Abortion Bans In America, Batia Rabin

Research Days Posters 2025

What are the impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade? What happens when abortion is no longer a constitutionally protected right? And how does that impact pregnant people and the medical professionals that care for them? This paper explores the far reaching medical and social consequences of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, by examining state laws on reproductive care, maternal healthcare deserts, maternal death rates, updated hospital guidelines, and population shifts. The author expects to find that the consequences of Dobbs are much more serious and insidious than anyone realized, with …

A Literature Review Of Resilience And Nurse Residency Programs Using The Roy Adaptation Model, Nicholas Terela

Research Days Posters 2025

A narrative review using resilience and nurse residency program as keywords was conducted in EBSCOhost, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. Nurse residency programs are designed to help make the gap between a nursing program graduation and clinical institution hire easier by bridging that transition. However, while nurse residency programs are common, resilience education, training, and development are not. The purpose of this literature review is: (a) describe the theoretical foundation of the Roy Adaptation Model for which resilience is a key component, (b) define resilience in nursing, (c) identify gaps in nursing education that translate to clinical practice addressed by NRPs, …

One Education, Under God: A Study Of White Christian Nationalism Its Authoritarian Impact On The United States K-12 Public Education, Katherine Hochberg

Research Days Posters 2025

In recent years, White Christian Nationalism (WCN) has been identified by scholars as a driving force behind the spread of authoritarian thought in U.S. institutions– including public education. This study draws on existing scholarship to define WCN, discern authoritarian ideology within WCN, and identify key intersections between WCN and U.S. public education. Legislation including the “Stop WOKE Act” and Florida House Bill 1557 are examined to highlight active WCN authoritarian policies. Findings indicate that WCN undermines U.S. public education by campaigning for the elimination of minorities’ stories in curricula (particularly Black Americans and LGBTQ+) under the guise of maintaining America’s …

Effects Of Caffeine And Marijuana Consumption On Academic Performance, Sean Dowd, Domenick Romano, Eva Liu, Gianna Gallo, Lisa Paulli

Research Days Posters 2025

College students often rely on stimulants to stay focused, while others use marijuana for stress relief. This study explores commonly used substances that influence academic performance, exposing potential drawbacks. A total of 238 young adults (18-29) and 11 mature adults (30+) completed an anonymous online survey administered through Google Forms and distributed via multiple social media platforms. The survey included basic questions about demographics, academic standing, and caffeine and marijuana consumption. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 28.0 and Pearson's Correlation Coefficient. Results showed a negative correlation between individuals who consumed caffeine frequently and GPA (p<0.05) and individuals who consumed cannabis more frequently and GPA (p<0.05). Substance use impacts academic performance potentially through the modulation of neurochemistry.

Black Aids Activists In New York And Their Battle Against Stigma In The 1980s And 1990s, Elijah Poole-Davis

Research Days Posters 2025

The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and 90s disproportionately affected the African American community, intensifying racialized stigma and amplifying racial divides. This project explores how Black AIDS activists centered in the New York area challenged these stigmas and transformed public attitudes towards HIV/AIDS. Central to these efforts were partnerships with Black churches and community organizations to promote acceptance and empathy. Drawing on oral histories, artwork from the Gran Fury collective, and documents from church-based outreach programs, this project analyzes how Black activists such as Kendall Thomas and Ron Medley uniquely redefined the narrative around HIV/AIDS, not only as a medical …

The Influence Of Food Insecurity On Neurobehaviors, Eylul Koc, Alana Mosher, Ariana Hogan, Justin Handyside, Marlene Rodriguez

Research Days Posters 2025

The influence of demographic factors such as gender, income, location, academic level, and age on food insecurity is underexplored. Additionally, food insecurity may be associated with negative neurobehaviors which are detrimental health factors. This study includes demographic questions, questions on food insecurity, resilience, academic motivation, stress, and mental distress. An anonymous online survey was administered through iMessage, Instagram, and Snapchat. Data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis in SPSS version 28.0. Food insecurity is affected by demographic aspects and lower neurobehaviors impacting mental well-being. Results show that there is a negative correlation between the region you live in and the …

The Effect Of Diet And Exercise On Mood And Self Motivation, Megan Amante, Alex De Vries, Cassidy Howe, Thomas Marto, Christian Pena, Aliya Terrana

Research Days Posters 2025

Eating tyrosine-rich food may promote motivation and mental well-being. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a tyrosine-rich diet in promoting aerobic, strength training, or both forms of exercise and its impact on positive mood among participants. An anonymous online survey was administered through social media. This included basic demographic questions along with questions about diet, exercise, and self-motivation. The data for this study were analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis in SPSS version 28. The results showed that a negative correlation exists between eating nuts as well as exercising and feeling hopeless (p < 0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between the length of time exercising per session and the ability to set goals for oneself and keep track of progress (p < 0.01). There is a positive correlation between eating a tyrosine-rich diet and exercising with motivation.

Increasing Social Determinants Of Health (Sdoh) Screening Rates Among Hospitalized Patients Through Increase Utilization Of The Sdoh Navigator And Nurse Education, J'Adore Larosa-Mattis

Research Days Posters 2025

Social determinants of health (SDoH) significantly impact health outcomes, often more than medical care alone (WHO, 2024). Patients with low socioeconomic status face higher post-discharge risks, increasing readmissions (Virapongse & Misky, 2018). Despite their importance, SDoH screening remains inconsistent. Integrating SDoH data into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) is essential for addressing disparities and guiding targeted interventions (Liu et al., 2024). This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to enhance nurse education and increase SDoH Navigator utilization within the hospital’s EHR system to improve SDoH screening rates. Five nurses in a 40-bed telemetry unit participated in an educational intervention, including interactive training …

A Model Approach To Attorney Ai Practice - Function Or Folly In An Age Of Ai?, James A. Sherer, Et Al.

California Western Law Review

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Table Of Contents, California Western Law Review

California Western Law Review

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Protecting Judges' Mental Health Through Reducing Safety Threats: Judges' Perspectives On Judicial Safety In And Out Of The Courtroom, Pandora E. Palmer, Monica K. Miller

California Western Law Review

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Education And Choice Of School Issues In Child Custody Proceedings, Tim J. Nader

California Western Law Review

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Sustainability Spotlight, Hanley Sustainability Institute, University Of Dayton

Hanley Sustainability Institute Newsletter

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Predicting 18-Month M-Chat-R/F With Pediatractmv3.0 Motor And Social/Communication/Cognition Domains, Ryan Krebs

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Background. The developmental cascade framework suggests early delays in one system can impact others. Infants born preterm or with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often show such delays. Methods. The study included 498 infants enrolled in PediaTracTM a novel caregiver-report measure. The convergent validity of PediaTrac with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) was examined, along with its ability to predict ASD risk at 18 months using cross-sectional (9- and 12-month) and longitudinal (0–12-month) latent traits of motor (MOT) and social/communication/cognitive (SCG) abilities. Results. Strong convergent validity was found between PediaTrac and ASQ-3 domains at both time points. MOT at 9-months …

The Impact Of Facility Dogs On College Students' Stress Management And Emotional Regulation, Anna Reichert

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

College is a demanding transitional time where students experience new friendships and personal growth. During this time, mental health issues can surface, which impact emotional well-being. Studies have shown that dogs reduce stress, anxiety and depression, encourage exercise, lower blood pressure, and raise oxytocin and dopamine levels (American Heart Association, 2021). Eastern Michigan University introduced their own facility dog, Tinker, a two-year-old golden retriever. Since Fall 2024, she has provided emotional comfort and relief to students and the campus community. Students were surveyed on stress levels and if and how Tinker made an impact. Survey results show Tinker’s effect on …

Crafting Connections: Stewardship, Leadership, And The Student Learning Lifecycle, Lara Miller Rivera, Leslie Sult, Jeremiah Paschke-Wood

Loex Conference Proceedings 2025

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