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Effective Communication With Political Staffers: A Framework For Animal Advocates, Erika Berglund

General - Animal Protection

Successful animal advocacy relies on understanding legislative processes, making personalized and specific requests, and building strong relationships with lawmakers and staff. Forming diverse coalitions and framing issues around widely supported concerns like economics or public health can broaden appeal. Flexibility and strategic compromise are also key to long-term legislative success.

Development Of Crispr-Integrated Amplification-By-Polymerization For Detection Of Salmonella, Mekeeda Judah, Korin Murray, Deshae Mccoy, Peng He, Tom Kasputis, Juhong Chen, Mac Michael Rubio

2025 Honors College Research Symposium

Salmonella is listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of the most common foodborne pathogens and it is a bacterium to trigger symptomatic infections with experiencing diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Genomic DNA from Salmonella as a target analyte can be used for assay development, verification, and validation in monitoring Salmonella contamination to secure food and food supply chain safety. The technology of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) is a gene editing tool acting as precise molecular scissors to cut a target sequence. He et al. developed an “Amplification-by-Polymerization (AbP)” in biosensing technique …

Development Of Crispr-Integrated Amplification-By-Polymerization For Detection Of Salmonella, Korin Murray, Makeeda Judah, Daeshe’ Mccoy, Daniel Boamah, Tom Kasputis, Juhong Chen Ph.D., Peng He

2025 Honors College Research Symposium

Salmonella is listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of the most common foodborne pathogens and it is a bacterium to trigger symptomatic infections with experiencing diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Genomic DNA from Salmonella as a target analyte can be used for assay development, verification, and validation in monitoring Salmonella contamination to secure food and food supply chain safety. The technology of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) is a gene editing tool acting as precise molecular scissors to cut a target sequence. He et al. developed an “Amplification-by-Polymerization (AbP)” in biosensing technique …

Crisis Communication Role In Influencing Student Perceptions Of Safety On Campus, Madison Solomon, Jyanne Guide, Bryce Graham

2025 Honors College Research Symposium

Crisis communication plays a crucial role in shaping student perceptions of safety. Universities across the nation have leveraged new digital communications to alert students in times of emergency, but there are persistent concerns about the timeliness and clarity of these messages, and discrepancies in crime reports. Previous research suggests that delayed and cryptic messages stimulate anxiety, while clear and timely communications foster trust. Building on previous research, we propose a study that inspects the influence of campus safety communication, especially the frequency, channel, and clarity of messages, on students’ perception of safety on North Carolina A&T’s campus. By using archival …

Analyzing Healthcare Provider Availability And Chronic Disease Prevalence In Rural Areas, Avani Cavin, Laquanda Leaven Johnson Ph.D.

2025 Honors College Research Symposium

Rural community residents face significant healthcare disparities, particularly in chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Limited healthcare provider availability may contribute to these health challenges, potentially exacerbating poor health outcomes. This study analyzes healthcare provider availability and its relationship to chronic disease prevalence in rural vs. urban North Carolina and Alabama counties. Using data from outpatient facilities and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), this research examines disparities in healthcare provider density, diabetes rates, and obesity prevalence. Results show rural counties have lower provider availability per 10,000 residents and higher chronic disease rates. Diabetes prevalence is 11.1% in …

Antiracism In Medical Education: Utilizing An Integrated Framework For Tailored Trainings, Sofiia Khugaeva, Anna Razvi, Madeleine Will, Alexandra Mandewo, Sita Ramaiya, Chelsea Murillo-Parra, Maranda C. Ward Edd, Mph

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

Report: Aplu Cornell University Grant For Supporting Indigenous Student Success Initiatives, 2024, Shawnda Schroeder, Gem Wilson

Indigenous Health Faculty Publications

Within the PhD in Indigenous Health, we have created a two-year Indigenous Health Seminar curriculum in which students enroll in a one-credit course every semester for their first two years of the program. Held in the summer, this a one-week, in-person seminar provides opportunities for students to develop relationships with their peers and the Department’s faculty and staff. This report highlights the impact of the program and the need for financial support to assist Indigenous health scholars.

El Leñador, April 2025, El Leñador Staff

El Leñador Newspaper

El Leñador is an English and Spanish newspaper produced by Humboldt State University students. Our staff cover and provide news to Latinx and other diverse communities on campus and in Humboldt County. We are committed to providing relevant news and expanding the representations and stories told about people of color and other marginalized groups. Our work helps create more social, political and cultural diversity in local media.

El Leñador es un periodico en español y inglés producido por estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Humboldt. Nuestro personal cubre y provee noticias a la comunidad Latinx y otras comunidades diversas en …

Report: North Dakota Department Of Health Oral Health Program: Full Evaluation Of The Oral Health Program’S Activities Under Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (Cdc) Grant, State Actions To Improve Oral Health Outcomes (Year Four), Shawnda Schroeder

Indigenous Health Faculty Publications

The North Dakota Oral Health Program is situated within the Healthy and Safe Communities Section of the ND Department of Health and Human Services. Funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) State Actions to Improve Oral Health Outcomes enables the Oral Health Program to strengthen (1) a school-based dental sealant program (SEAL!ND); (2) efforts to promote and sustain optimal levels of CWF; (3) oral health surveillance; and (4) a pilot program to facilitate medical dental integration though blood pressure screening at dental offices. This report highlights programmatic work and presents the results of the formative evaluation for …

Alvar Aalto: Past. Present.Future, Matthew Collins

Interior Design Capstones

Alvar Aalto serves as a timeless guide for architectural and design principles. These principles are not of universal rigidness but are flexible based on the givenconditions of site, culture, and people. His traditionalmethods of sketching and drawing create a hand to mind connection to the design process. This process, much like his work, develops a mindful and thoughtful outcome of decisions. With computer technology become more increasingly apart of our lives, it is important that we not forget the human point of view rather than purely a rational mode of thinking. This capstone project address how it is possible to …

Architecture Of Union: Exploring Community-Supported Wedding Venues, Erica Keillor

Interior Design Capstones

Weddings, as deeply symbolic rituals, often rely heavily on the venue to set the tone and enhance the emotional resonance of the event Yet, the rising cost of wedding venues often excludes couples from lower-to-middle income backgrounds, creating a barrier to access for many. This design project explores the potential of a community-supported greenhouse wedding venue—a model that not only offers affordability through shared community investment but also enhances the symbolic resonance of weddings through its nature-integrated architecture. The design investigates how intentional spatial planning within a greenhouse structure can serve both the practical needs of wedding ceremonies and the …

Food, Design & Desire, Emily Harnden

Interior Design Capstones

The research presented in Food, Design, and Desire examines the impactful role of interior design in shaping the connection between humans and food, with a focus on fine dining environments. Grounded by the thesis, the ideal dining experience creates a profound connection to oneself and the environment around you. This project investigates how built environments influence diners’ emotional and physical experiences, enhancing their intimacy with food. The research addresses the interplay between space, desire, and the human relationship with culinary experiences, aiming to develop design strategies that increase customer retention and deepen the human connection to food.

This project utilizes …

Optimizing Sensory Processing: General Education Classroom Strategies, Elizabeth Lowry

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

Introduction

In the general education setting, teachers often feel unequipped to address sensory processing deficits. There is little research in the general education setting within this area, but implementing sensory strategies can be beneficial for all students. The purpose of this capstone project is to support sensory processing behaviors within the elementary education setting.

Methods

General education classroom teachers/staff within Pembroke Elementary School (Public Schools of Robeson County, North Carolina) participated in an educational in-service that took place in February 2025. During this time, an 11-field RedCap survey was developed and a pre-survey/post-survey was provided to the participants to gauge …

Fair + Equitable April/May 2025, International Association Of Assessing Officers

Fair + Equitable

The April/May issue of F+E looks at Orlando, the host city for the 2025 IAAO Annual Conference. In addition, the issue also includes the 2024 Year In Review for IAAO, and articles on:

• Current hot topics for library research are depreciation and big box stores
• 2025 Conference charity selected
• Erin Eades named Sr. Director of Professional Development
• Call for 2026 Board candidates
• Awards nominations information
• Assessors federal dataset resolution gets NACo support
• How accountability can bring out the best in an office
• Lincoln Institute of Land Policy releasing policy download on property values and taxes
• Property tax reform opinion piece …

Deconstructing Ancient Allegories: Eleanor Antin’S 'Historical Takes' On Subverting Classical Motifs And Typologies, Lainey Tomasoski

Undergraduate Theses in Art History

The New York-born artist Eleanor Antin erupted into the male-dominated American conceptual photography art scene in the 1960s and 70s with feminist works that reimagined the female body in terms of representation and history. In congruence with the feminist and civil rights movements, conceptual photography represented a shift in how art was utilized to criticize the social and political institutions in which it is rooted. Antin and other feminist artists engaging in conceptual photography and video played with the embodiment of characters, performance of the body, and an intrinsic “self-reflexivity” of subject, viewer, and artist. However, Antin pivoted her work …

Uncovering Artemisia: Turning Rage Into Fame, Sophie Longo

Undergraduate Theses in Art History

During the fifteenth through seventeenth centuries in Italy - more commonly known as the Italian Renaissance and early Baroque periods - masters like Titian, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio made a name for themselves and secured legacies through the widespread popularity and study of their masterpieces. As time progressed, however, more artworks have been found, and more histories, especially by women Baroque artists, have been explored. With the rise of women’s rights movements and social justice campaigns from the mid-20th century on, stories of female artists and figures have further emerged from the woodwork and hold greater precedence in …

Missourians’ Opinions And Behavioral Changes After The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade, Rana Jordan, Hisako Matsuo

Missouri Policy Journal

The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and the rise in restrictive abortion laws across the United States has caused a division across all communities, including citizens, politicians, and healthcare providers. The aim of this study was to learn the opinions and behavioral changes of birthing people since the overturning of Roe. This study utilized a cross-sectional online survey to explore the opinions and behavioral changes of birthing people after the overturning of Roe. The survey instrument covered the opinions and behavioral changes of Americans regarding abortion access, birth control access, willingness to share information with healthcare provider(s), and use …

Restoring Trust: What The Missouri Supreme Court And Andragogy Can Teach The United States Supreme Court, Grant J. Shostak

Missouri Policy Journal

Confidence in the United States Supreme Court has reached an all-time low. Efforts by the Court to restore confidence, such as making a statement concerning ethics and adopting a non-binding code of conduct, seem ineffectual in restoring confidence. Andragogy, the art and science of teaching adults, may prove useful in helping to restore confidence in the Supreme Court. As the Supreme Court educates adults through its decisions, it may utilize and adapt andragogical concepts within the confines of the judicial setting to help restore confidence in its decisions and operations. The Missouri Supreme Court has implemented a number of andragogically-consistent …

The Role Of Dialogue In Education Within A Divided Society, Tetta Askeland, Niesha Conely, Lance Davis, Kristen Fenlason, Mandy Fletcher, Allison Grainger, Britni Hardy, Anastasia Hodges, Kari Johns, Kateri Johnson, David Kline, Dillon Martinez, Jordan O'Connell, Michael Ongie, Alyssa Pape, Dawn Pereda, Lisa Schlosser, Rebecca R. Simataa, Scott H. Sorvaag, Ixchell L. Tolentino, Angelica Torralba-Olague, Nicholas Wysocki

Education Doctorate Books

In a world increasingly characterized by polarization and division, the need for meaningful dialogue and empathetic engagement is more urgent than ever. This compelling collection of essays, selected from doctoral students of the 2024 Winona State University’s Education Doctoral Program Residency, explores how education can respond to these challenges. The authors critically assess the current state of public discourse and propose ways that schools can serve as spaces for constructive, civil engagement. They examine the broader responsibilities of educators in bridging divides, fostering a culture of empathy, and listening. Through their reflections, these aspiring scholars encourage us to reconsider the …

Training The Brain For Better Aging, Abby Martin

Honors Projects

Aging is associated with natural changes in brain function, but certain interventions can help sustain cognitive health and mitigate risks of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This presentation explores the significance of brain fitness as a non-pharmacological approach to enhancing cognitive function. It covers the normal aging process of the brain, key indicators of abnormal aging, and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, including genetic predispositions and current treatment limitations. Emphasis is placed on brain training exercises, such as puzzles, board games, video games, and nostalgia-based activities, which have been shown to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the role …

The Halmos Pulse, Spring 2025, Claudia Diaz, Dahlilah Bernstein

The Halmos Pulse

No abstract provided.

Barreras Y Facilitadores De La Atención Centrada En La Familia En Las Unidades De Neonatología Y Pediatría De Buenos Aires, Argentina, Isabel Estes

Argentina: Public Health in Urban Environments

Este informe busca explorar el concepto de la atención centrada en la familia. Es un fenómeno relativamente nuevo que tiene el objetivo de mejorar el estatus de un paciente usando la familia en el contexto de la promoción de la salud. A partir de un diseño exploratorio y cualitativo, se realizaron siete entrevistas a médicos, de las especialidades de pediatría y neonatología, en Buenos Aires en dos hospitales: El Hospital El Cruce en Florencio Varela y El Sanatorio de La Trinidad en Palermo. Este informe no funciona como una comparación entre estas dos instituciones ni los médicos que trabajan dentro …

Preface, Gretchen Larsen Idsinga

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

No abstract provided.

Law Administration, Faculty, And Staff 2024-2025

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

No abstract provided.

Remarks On The Evolution Of The Legal Profession, E. Gregory Wells

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

Good afternoon, and thank you for that wonderful introduction. My name is Gregory Wells, I have the privilege of serving as Chief Judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland, and I am honored to be one of your keynote speakers at today’s symposium. Thank you, Jalissa Spalding and the members of the Law Review at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law for inviting me to give this address as we discuss recent changes in the legal profession. It is a pleasure to be here.

The legal profession evolves with changes in societal norms, philosophy, communication, and transportation. Perhaps …

Think, Reflect, Refine: Shaping The Modern Lawyer, Camesha Little

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

Modern law students are entering the profession during an era when our society is fraught with many atrocities. These societal challenges come at a time when students are increasingly engaged in more social advocacy. Modern law students are also coming into legal training with skills and resources different from those of generations in the past. Additionally, almost daily, our newsfeeds are littered with headlines about the benefits, challenges, and fears of integrating generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) into our world. The legal system is not immune to this conversation. There have been discussions about how generative AI, such as ChatGPT, will …

Masthead

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Misapplication Of Legal Standards In Fischer: Analyzing The True Intent Of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(C), Jeremiah Baltimore

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

Fischer stems from the events of Jan 6, ultimately appealed to the Supreme Court. This comment critiques the decision as flawed on both textual and policy grounds.

Lobbying For Our Lives: A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Impact Of Restrictive Non-Profit Lobbying Rules On The Progression Of Climate Change Legislation, Natalia Akopian

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

Lobbying is a powerful tool that allows interest groups to influence lawmakers and shape policy decisions. However, the ability to effectively lobby is not evenly distributed among stakeholders. Generally, private businesses face minimal restrictions on lobbying while tax-exempt organizations, particularly non-profits advocating for environmental policies, operate under strict federal limitations on lobbying activities and expenditures. This structural disparity has created an uneven playing field where corporate interests, such as the fossil fuel industry, wield disproportionate influence over climate policy. As a result, climate-friendly legislation often struggles to gain traction despite the public’s growing concern over environmental issues.

This note examines …

Mortgage Lending Discrimination: A Barrier In The Land Of Opportunity, Paul Campbell

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

This note discusses the problem of mortgage loan discrimination in America. In January 2021, mortgage rates in America were the lowest in history at 2.65%. Around this time, there was a high demand for housing throughout the country. Yet in 2022, 26% of Black applicants had mortgage applications denied. Mortgage loan discrimination continues to be a barrier for African American homeownership. However, this barrier can be overcome by supporting nonprofit organizations and community banks, creating a new federal agency which provides reparations and guaranteed mortgages, and passing the Fair Access to Financial Services Act.