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054 - Language And Disability Justice Action Plan For The Good Food Buffalo Coalition, Daniel Moore

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In governments and social justice work alike, the need for accessibility for those who speak other languages and those with differing abilities is abundantly clear. Even though there is no official language in the United States, English has dominated the dialogue. Currently, moreover, meetings show little regard to those with differing abilities then the general populace. How best can social justice organizations better accommodate everyone to help limit if not outright eliminate language and ability barriers? In my inquiry, I helped the Good Food Buffalo Coalition, an organization that is seeking to implement a values-based food purchasing program for public …

071 - Beavers From Above: Identifying Keystone Habitats Via Remote Sensing, Skyler Klimow, Aneesa Mirza

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Beavers (Castor canadensis) are a keystone species whose dam-building activities influence hydrology, geomorphology, biogeochemical cycles, and ecosystem productivity. Once widespread across North America, their populations have declined due to over-trapping and habitat loss. Recognizing and preserving beaver habitats is essential for supporting biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. This study aims to identify key features of beaver dams and associated ponds using publicly available satellite imagery and spatial analysis tools to support conservation efforts. We analyzed a subset of data from Collaborative Earth’s Beaver Lab, focusing on 894 beaver dam locations in the Tug Hill region of Lewis County, New York. Using …

148 - Perspective Taking And Dispositional Empathy With Nature: The Mediating Role Of Connection To Nature, Anna Arehart, Joseph Healy

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Dispositional empathy for nature is an important predictor of pro environmental intentions. However, relatively little is known about the psychological precursors of dispositional empathy for nature. We predicted that connection to nature would mediate the relation between perspective taking and dispositional empathy for nature. Our reasoning is based on findings that link empathy to dispositional empathy for nature (perspective taking is a component of empathy for other humans), and our hypothesis that feeling connected to nature should increase empathy for nature. Undergraduate participants (n=117) at SUNY Geneseo completed an online survey that included measures of perspective taking of other humans, …

166 - Building A Youth Fellows Research Program For The Good Food Buffalo Coalition, Emmagrace Humbert

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What might the Good Food Buffalo Coalition’s (GFCB) key components of a youth fellows program look like? The GFCB has firmly grounded their work in their principles of prioritizing people's access to “healthy food and food that values workers, animals, and the environment, while lifting local communities out of poverty”. GFCB is currently working to build out a youth research fellows' program to secure the inclusion of the most impacted communities in the research processes so that there isn’t a need for outside folk to come and do it. Youth fellows' programs have several benefits to the community, those involved, …

187 - Exposure To Thc Throughout Adolescence Produces Long-Term Deficits In An Object Recognition Task In Rats, Hermei Herman, Marianna Santabarbara, Sarah Gusefski, Charlie Wilson

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With the recent legalization of cannabis across various states, it is becoming more accessible for both medicinal and recreational usage. However, within the medical community, there has been a rise in the possible adverse health concerns of the recent emergence of its recreational use. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is one of the 113 cannabinoid compounds that are more commonly used for its medicinal purposes to treat certain medical conditions, alleviating symptoms of nausea, lack of appetite, and bodily pain. Yet, THC is still largely used recreationally, and one of the primary users are adolescents. The long-term effects of THC exposure are still …

200 - Topographical Individualized Neuromarkers In Children With And Without Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder, Julia Massoni, Grant Edmondson, Natalie Riedy

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The Topographical Individualized Neuromarkers (TIN) project uses an innovative approach to analyze topographical patterns of brain function to discover biomarkers for mental health. In previous studies, neurotypically developing children show a distinct nonlinear connectivity pattern from the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) to the insula, with a maximum at the mid-dorsal ACC, compared to those at risk for anxiety who show a decreased, more linear pattern within these regions (Taber-Thomas et al., 2016). In the current study, we focus on the topographical functional connectivity patterns in children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the limbic system, a composition of different neural …

220 - Personal Distress And Empathetic Concern Mediate The Relationship Between Connectedness To Nature And Environmentally Friendly Behavior, Alex Gaboury, Anthony Carvalho

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Previous research shows that connectedness to nature and empathy predict environmentally friendly behaviors and intentions. However, mediators within this relationship remain unclear. We suspect that the role of emotions and distress is important, specifically given today's environmental problems and their influence on individual’s well-being and then on their environmental actions. This leads us to the hypothesis that connectedness to nature would predict environmentally friendly behaviors through sequential serial mediators of personal distress and empathetic concern. We tested this hypothesis using a sample of college students at a public liberal arts college who completed a lengthy questionnaire with various environmental questions …

244 - Trends And Practices Relating To Maternal Mortality Rates In 19th And Early 20th Century Rochester, New York, Shannon Lacy

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This study explores the incidence and causes of maternal mortality in 19th century and early 20th century Rochester. Several practices, including the emergence of antiseptics and obstetrics, have reduced maternal mortality rates since the end of the 19th century. At that time, the development of germ theory led to the discovery of the cause of puerperal fever, a common cause of maternal deaths first addressed by Semmelweis in the 1840s. Although the overall prevalence of sepsis-related post-birth mortality has decreased, we are now seeing how the medicalization of birth comes with its own complications, including hemorrhage and post-intervention infection. In …

256 - The Pathway Between Life Satisfaction And Environmentally Friendly Behavior Mediated Through Personal Distress And Empathetic Concern, Alex Gaboury, Anthony Carvalho

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Previous studies show that life satisfaction predicts environmentally friendly behaviors. Mayer and Frantz view connectedness to nature as a potential component of life satisfaction, so in this way, we can view life satisfaction as a related component to environmentalism. But mediators and the relationship between this relationship are unclear. This led to the hypothesis that life satisfaction would predict environmentally friendly behaviors through personal distress and empathetic concern. This was tested with a sample of college students at a public liberal arts college who completed a questionnaire with various empathetic and environmental measures and scales. Results confirmed the hypothesis and …

267 - An Investigation Of The Impact On Human Well-Being By Flooding In Delaware, Daniela Paolino

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Flooding causes obvious physical destruction, but if the visible effects of destruction are so great, how much greater are the invisible? Looking at the history and preexisting effects of flooding on the environment, and using them to reveal potential long-term physical damages helps to make known its potential consequences on society. Delaware is a prime subject to examine; due to its long history of flooding, water has progressively consumed coastal lands during record-breaking coastal floods that are projected only to increase in magnitude. This review attempts to elucidate how social well-being in Delaware is being impacted by flooding and what …

281 - Effects Of Advancing Age On Motor And Somatosensory Functions In Rats Exposed To Tetrahydrocannabinol During The Perinatal Or Juvenile Developmental Periods, Charlie Wilson

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Prior studies have suggested various physiological and behavioral impairments following adolescent exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana. As marijuana legalization continues to expand both for medical and recreational use, concerns have arisen over the long-term effects of consumer use of THC in teens. The present study aimed to identify potential psychomotor and somatosensory effects of THC in Long-Evans rats. Two exposure cohorts were created: a perinatal cohort (gestation until weaning) and a juvenile cohort (throughout the pubertal period). Motor function was assessed using a grip strength test, while somatosensory function was assessed using a tail-flick …

292 - Our Veteran And Military-Affiliated Students And What We Can Do For Them, Jaime Arena, Jackson Correia

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Veterans and military-affiliated students have made massive sacrifices in the name of service and deserve the best Geneseo has to offer. Services for veterans and military-affiliated students on campus are lacking or outright unavailable. Veterans and military-affiliated students are often unaware of each other's presence on campus, in addition, veterans undergo a significantly different college experience than most who attend directly following high school. We intend to bridge the gap between academia and veteran/military-affiliated students by connecting them to each other and providing new and improved resources to enhance their academic experience and push them to success.

302 - The Social Implications Of Defunding Libraries, Nia Jones

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Public libraries are the frontline of education, social issues, and opportunity. Library funding has been under attack by right-wing politicians for years. These individuals, along with other groups, have sought to limit access to library materials; some seek to ban materials altogether, or even to defund or dismantle the libraries that resist these challenges. There is an increasing number of state and local jurisdictions that have passed, or have attempted to pass, legislation that restricts or limits the public’s access to certain materials. These attacks on intellectual freedom directed towards public libraries, school libraries, academic libraries, and even museums are …

Supercharged And Delayed Thoracodorsal And Dorsal Intercostal Artery Perforator Flaps For Autologous Breast Reconstruction, Adeem M. Nachabe, Mohammed S. Rais, Mark A. Maier, Hugo St Hilaire, Robert J. Allen

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

In patients seeking total autologous breast reconstruction following mastectomy, prior abdominal surgery can present as a contraindication to utilizing traditional abdominal-based free flaps. The thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap has emerged as a suitable alternative, providing adequate tissue and minimal donor site morbidity. This case report demonstrates further improvement to this technique by utilizing the dorsal intercostal artery perforator vessels to supercharge this pedicled flap, along with a surgical delay of the TDAP and dorsal intercostal artery perforator. This adaptation can provide added bulk and improved perfusion to the traditional TDAP-based total autologous breast reconstruction.

2025-04-23 Defying Gravity With Seattle University’S Annual Drag Show, Madden Armstrong

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Pathos And Power: Gendered Rhetoric In Ciceronian Rome And The 21st-Century U.S., Alexandra Berardelli

College Honors Program

This thesis explores the power of persuasion in two major eras: in the 1st century BCE in Rome and the 21st-century United States. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a prolific orator, lawyer, and statesman in the late Roman Republic. His orations have been studied for his expertise in rhetorical prowess. This thesis considers his approach to persuading his audience, an all-male jury, and how he effectively uses pathos, or the appeal to the emotions, to target gendered expectations of his male listeners. I explore Cicero’s characterization of two women in two speeches: Sassia in the Pro Cluentio (66 BCE) and Clodia …

Through The Looking Glass : Diversity Through The Eyes Of A Dress Form, Amara Copeland

LSU Master's Theses

This article aims to look into educational institutions and how they address diversity using curatorial displays. Does fashion and costume curation add to the seclusion of luxury? Looking into this correlation, this study aims to answer these next couple of questions. How does museum curation add to fashion social norms? Is it a subconscious or conscious decision when deciding on a mannequin or dress form? How do museum and fashion curations add to the exclusion of minorities in the world of luxury? What is costume luxury, and who do we say can obtain it?

This research aims to understand the …

Rise And Shine Café Consulting (Ryan Incubator Project), Brady Remshak, Lillie Hamilton, Morgan Hynes, Aidan Jones

School of Business Student Scholarship

Brady Remshak ’25, Finance major

Lillie Hamilton ’25, Sociology major

Morgan Hynes ’26, Finance and Management major

Aidan Jones ’27, Economics and Data Science major

Faculty mentor: Kelly Ramirez Stone, Donald Ryan ’69 Incubator

As part of a consulting team for Rise and Shine Café, we developed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and attract customers. Our strategy included leveraging social media, organizing on-campus events, and creating promotional materials to engage the target audience effectively. In addition to marketing, we provided financial guidance and strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability. By aligning marketing efforts …

Scotus Likely To Rule For Parents In Dispute Over Lgbtq-Themed Books In Maryland, Arthur S. Leonard

Other Publications

No abstract provided.

Vacationing In The City: The Local Impacts Of Contemporary Tourism In Three European Cities, Julia Clarke

College Honors Program

This thesis critically analyzes the local impacts of urban tourism in contemporary Venice, Italy, Lisbon, Portugal, and Valencia, Spain. The analysis focuses on the cities’ varying stages of over-tourism crises and hones in on one aspect of tourism’s impacts on each city. Venice serves as a case study of an evident over-tourism crisis with specific consideration for Venice’s economic dependence on tourism. Lisbon acts as an example of an imminent tourism crisis with an emphasis on the social consequences of tourism. Finally, Valencia showcases proactive tourism management as a means to prevent tourism-induced crises altogether, with particular focus on the …

Is There Evidence For Changes In Antibiotic Resistance Of Microorganisms Causing Postcataract Surgery Endophthalmitis: A Systematic Review, Leo A Kim, Stephen Jae Kim, Maureen G Maguire, Christina Y Weng, Steven Yeh

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background/aims: To review the evidence for changes in antibiotic resistance patterns before and after cataract surgery since the advent of routine use of intracameral (IC) antibiotic prophylaxis and development of newer topical fluoroquinolones pre- and postcataract surgery.

Methods: Literature searches in the National Library of Medicine PubMed database were conducted between 2019 and 2021 and updated in 2024. There were no date restrictions, and the search was limited to high-quality studies published in English. The initial combined searches yielded 583 articles, and the search update in 2024 yielded 9 articles. Of these 592 articles, 26 presented original research that met …

The Relationship Between Stress, Burnout, Attendance, And Methods Of Self-Care Among Teachers, Jennifer M. Sturm

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Teachers exposed to prolonged stress have been documented at higher risk for poor physical and mental health, including high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. To ameliorate the effects of prolonged stress, teachers have employed a variety of coping strategies, and some sought medical care. To date, little research exists regarding absenteeism and medication usage among teachers. This study sought to determine the relationship between stress, burnout, and medication usage in relation to absenteeism. This study also sought to determine the role of thriving in the above relationships. An internet-based survey was distributed to U.S. teachers via social media and email. …

Spartan Daily, April 23, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 164, Issue 36

043 - Error Analysis Of Depth To Bedrock Determinations From Gravity Surveys Across The Genesee Valley, Livingston County, New York, Griffin Merkling, Scott Giorgis

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Carved by glaciers and molded by modern fluvial forces, the Genesee Valley in Livingston County, New York offers a scenic environment for geophysical surveying to determine the elevation of Devonian aged bedrock below surficial Quaternary deposits. Surveying and calculations were performed with a Worden Gravimeter, a Bad Elf Flex® Mini, and the software programs QGIS, Microsoft’s Copilot and Excel, and Python v3.12. Portions of Fowlerville Road, U.S. Route 20A, and Mount Morris Geneseo Road were chosen because they are oriented nearly perpendicular to the Genesee Valley. Forward modeling methods to determine the bedrock elevation were conducted in Python as well …

Demography Of Bluff View Cemetery Vermillion, Sd, Ellie E. Schwartz

Honors Thesis

Cemeteries offer accessible, rich data for research on demographic reconstruction of past populations. Gravestones can give vital information such as date of birth, date of death, sex/gender, occupation, religious affiliation, and, implicitly, social and cultural values of the community at large (Dethlefsen and Deetz, 1966; Sattenspiel and Stoops, 2010). One of the drawbacks of cemetery data are that they more often than not do not provide details of the cause of death for an individual or in some rare occasions cause of death is on the gravestones (e.g., colonial graves during the tuberculosis outbreak in New England would often list …

Trust Pathways In Digital Journalism: Comparing Western And National News Media Influence On Civic Engagement In Egypt, Hesham O. Dinana, Ahmed Taher, Dina Ali

Faculty Journal Articles

Abstract: Trust remains fundamental to an audience’s engagement with digital journalism, yet research has predominantly focused on Western contexts, overlooking trust dynamics in diverse digital environments. This study examines news media trust and civic engagement in Egypt’s evolving digital landscape, comparing Western and national digital news consumption patterns. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling with data from 426 Egyptian digital news consumers, we apply a four-factor trust model to analyze (1) the relationship between trust propensity and trust in digital news content and (2) how journalist assessment relates to both content trust and civic engagement across platforms. Our results …

The Parthenon, April 23, 2025, Sarah Davis, Baylee Parsons, Kaitlyn Fleming, Nate Harrah, Caden Adkins, Scott Price, Ella Bumgardner, Wade Sullivan

The Parthenon

No abstract provided.

Is Aid Good For The Poor In Sub-Saharan Africa?, Elisha Mavodyo

Business Review

We contribute to the aid-poverty literature in Sub-Saharan Africa in two fundamental respects. First, we sidestep the controversial aid-growth-poverty relationship by analysing the direct impacts of aid on poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Second, in line with previous studies, we first analysed the impact of aid on poverty headcount, poverty gap, and poverty gap squared. We complemented this analysis with an analysis of the direct impact of aid on the incomes of the poor, followed by an analysis of aid on inequality. Such an approach allowed us to draw nuanced conclusions about how effective foreign aid is in alleviating not just …

Determinants For Green Procurement Practices In Public Procurement Management In Tanzania, Yohana Arsen Rutaba

Business Review

This study was carried out conducted to ascertain the determinants for green procurement practices in public procurement management in Tanzania. The research study employed mixed-methods approach and used descriptive analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to establish the relationship between the variables. The study used a sample size of 200 participants obtained using Cochran formula of unknown population. The sample size composed of public procurement officers and practitioners from different government agencies and organization in Mainland Tanzania. From descriotive analysis it shows that the level of implementation of green procurement practices is still very low in public procurement. The …

Dual Implants For Geriatric Distal Femur Fractures Results In Greater Healthy Days At Home, Makoa Mau, Tyler Thorne, Cole Payne, Kaleb Roach, Reese Svetgoff, Patrick J Kellam, Graham J Dekeyser, Stephen J Warner, Lucas S Marchand, Justin Haller

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: To compare Healthy Days At Home (HDAH90) within 90 days of hospital discharge after single implant (SI) or dual implant (DI) fixation in geriatric distal femur fractures.

Methods: Design: Retrospective Review.

Setting: Three Level I Trauma Centers.

Patient selection criteria: Geriatric (age ≥ 60 years) distal femur fracture patients (OTA/AO 33 A, C) operatively treated with SI (lateral plate or retrograde intramedullary nail (IMN)) or DI (two plates or plate and IMN) between January 2018-January 2024 were included.

Outcome measures and comparisons: The primary outcome was HDAH90, which was calculated from date of surgery to 90 days follow-up and …