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As-1009-26 Resolution On New Bachelor Of Science Degree Program In Data Science, Data Science Curriculum Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Resolves that the Academic Senate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, approve the establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Data Science; and be it further resolved that the program be implemented contingent upon final approval by the Chancellor’s Office and availability of appropriate resources.

As-1008-26 Resolution On Proposed New Degree Program: Bachelor Of Arts In Women’S, Gender, And Queer Studies (Wgqs), Women's, Gender And Queer Studies Department

Academic Senate Resolutions

Resolves that the Academic Senate of Cal Poly approves the new degree program for the Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies (WGQS) for final review by the Chancellor’s Office.

"Chinese" And Chinoiserie: Exoticization And Orientalism In The West During The 19th And 20th Century And Its Effects On Museum Practices, Janine Salapantan

Honors Capstones

During the 19th and 20th centuries, the west experienced a keen interest in the lives of the east. In an era of mystery, the people of the west relied on furniture, textiles, and objects to fill in the gaps of their fantasy of the mystical east and its people. This led to the boom of East Asian export and attempts of replication through Chinoiserie, the west’s interpretation of East Asian aesthetics. Chinoiserie and exportquickly filled the homes of affluent families in the west, such as the Ellwood family in Dekalb. This study aims to investigate the origins of various East …

Comparing Two Frameworks For Categorizing Attitudes Towards Climate Change, Lilliana Campbell

Honors Capstones

This study compares the Six Americas framework (Maibach et al., 2011) and a Climate Change Denial framework categorizing individuals as deniers or non-deniers (Valentiner et al., in preparation). It was hypothesized that the Six Americas dismissive category would substantially overlap with the denier classification.

Participants (N = 334) were students in Introduction to Psychology courses at Northern Illinois University in Spring semester 2026. Participants completed the Six Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY) and the Climate Change Acceptance and Denial scales.

Only modest correspondence between the SASSY segments and the climate change denial framework. Although the relationship between these classification systems …

Treaty Database Project, Elisabeth Smith

Honors Capstones

International environmental governance is shaped by a complex network of treaties addressing issues such as water, agriculture, air and atmosphere, energy, wild species and ecosystems, mineral resources, and waste and hazardous substances, among many others.. However, information about these agreements is often fragmented across multiple sources, making it difficult for researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand how different treaties relate to one another. This project develops a structured database of environmental treaties that captures key attributes such as thematic focus, geographic scope, participating countries, and implementation mechanisms.

Building on this database, the project also provides an intuitive front-end interface …

Beyond The Paycheck: Intentionally Designing Student Employment As A Developmental Experience, Miranda Schriedel

Masters Projects

Student employment in higher education has been found to be a facet of the student experience on campus. Research has shown student employment spaces are marginally being leveraged as student-learning opportunities that contribute to student’s personal and professional development. This project examines the effects of student employment on students and the potential it holds when designed intentionally by institutions and supervisors who prioritize student-learning and career preparations. When combining theoretical understandings of personal and professional development with characteristics of practices that have high-impacts on students, student employment can emerge as an inclusive and versatile opportunity for student employees. Through goal-setting, …

Impact Of Provider Confidence And Psychiatric Referrals Through Education And Implementation Of The Gad-7 Anxiety Screening Tool In An Outpatient Family Clinic, Maceline E. Check

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Gaps in provider and nurse confidence in identifying and managing anxiety disorders in outpatient family clinic settings contribute to underdiagnosis, delayed intervention, and reduced psychiatric referrals. This quality improvement project evaluated the impact of provider education and implementation of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) screening tool on provider and nurse confidence and appropriate psychiatric referral rates, with the goal of improving clinical decision-making and standardizing anxiety screening practices. The project was guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice. Using a quasi-experimental pre- and post-intervention design, providers and nurses in an outpatient family clinic received structured, …

Ar Bubble Car: A Cross-Vehicle Visual Social System For Autonomous Mobility, Bingchang Zhang

Theses

AR Bubble Car argues that in L4/L5 autonomous mobility, or high to fully automated driving, the car should be understood not only as a transportation device but also as a visible social interface in public space. As driving becomes less central, the role of the vehicle shifts from control and movement alone toward passenger experience, expression, and communication. In response, AR Bubble Car proposes a transparent visual bubble around compatible vehicles, allowing passengers to share lightweight content through window-based AR. Rather than treating the car as a private entertainment container, the system explores how vehicles might become moving social nodes …

Livestock Poultry Health Committee Minutes, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, 2026 April 28, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Crop Pest Committee Minutes, Clemson Board Of Trustees, 2026 April 28, Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ole Miss Professor Preserves Mississippi's Black Church Legacy, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi professor Vanessa Charlot walks into Mississippi's oldest Black churches with a camera and questions that go far deeper than inquiring about the historic architecture.

April 28, 2026 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Using The Flexon Approach To Rnai To Identify Essential Genes That Affect Gonadal Development In C. Elegans, Joyce S. Lefevers

Undergraduate Theses

To elucidate the molecular role of essential genes in the gonadal development of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) it is necessary to utilize specialized molecular techniques such that the phenotypic effects of gene knockdown can be studied while the viability of the organism is preserved. Shaffer and Greenwald (2022) developed the floxed exon (flexon), a tool that improves upon previous approaches to spatiotemporal control of gene expression. The flexon subunit is made up of an artificial exon with a stop cassette flanked by artificial introns which, when inserted into a gene of interest, prevents the expression of that gene. …

Psycho-Pathology And Links Between Neurosis And Psychosis, B. Mason Judy, John Dall'aglio

Middle Voices

Commentary

The Secretary Of Alienation: Metaphor And Metapsychology, Anna Kreienberg

Middle Voices

Commentary

Your Money, Your Message, Ella Rosebrook

Honors Projects

The Your Money, Your Message pamphlet offers a basic overview of personal finance and personal branding to act as a guide for young adults looking to further their knowledge in these areas. It gives beginner-level guidance in budgeting, tracking spending and saving habits, filing taxes with a CPA, a brief description of common payroll taxes, and personal branding. It is important for individuals entering the workforce to be knowledgeable in these areas no matter what their major is, as these skills will bring about a positive impact for anyone. Developing healthy personal finance habits and a strong personal brand is …

Trust In Government: How Sex, Race, And Ideology Shape Confidence In State And National Officials, Holden A. Mattison

Honors Theses

This research examines how sex, race, and political ideology shape individual trust in state and national government officials, with a particular focus on Mississippi as a case study. Drawing on data from the Mississippi Poll (2010-2014) and the 2024 American National Election Study (ANES), the research analyzes both bivariate and multivariate relationships to assess how demographic and ideological factors influence political trust across institutional levels. The findings reveal that race and ideology are significant predictors of trust at the state level, while sex has little effect. Whites and conservatives are generally more likely to express trust in state officials, whereas …

University Bands

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Brandon Meeks & Rachel Sorenson, Conductors

Bate-Papo | Portuguese Language Conversation Hours, Language Learning Center

LAII Events

Come practice your Portuguese language skills and enjoy Brazilian food and culture with friends!

Staff Educational Impact On School-Based Mental Health Services: A Scoping Review, Daniel J. Kim, Di'yana Fisher, Laura Reed Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-Bc, Cne, Fnap

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background

            Trends are consistently increasing among adolescents in regard to mental health diagnoses and suicide risks, which emphasizes the necessity for early identification via school-based psychiatric screenings. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) has proven effective in uncovering symptoms of depression; variable application and limited staff knowledge continue to be substantial hurdles. This scoping review examined the influence of staff education and training on the efficacy of school-based psychiatric screening.

Methods

            PubMed, CINAHL, Medline, Elsevier, Google Scholar, and JAMA were utilized to conduct this scoping review. Peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2025 were included if they involved adolescents aged 13-18, …

The Integration Of Mental Health Services Within The Black Church: A Literature Review Of Systematic Inequalities, Stigma, And Culturally Responsive Approaches, Grace N. Wingate

Honors College Theses

Black American Christians in predominantly Black churches often face limited access to adequate mental health resources due to historical mistrust, systemic inequalities, and cultural stigma. These barriers are rooted in longstanding distrust of psychological services, the underrepresentation of Black mental health care professionals, and the high cost and inaccessibility of care. Additionally, stigma within Black Christian communities may discourage individuals from seeking help from mental health professionals, particularly when such care is perceived as conflicting with religious beliefs. Despite these challenges, Black churches remain central and trusted institutions within their communities, positioning them as crucial sites for mental health support. …

Charlotte Ku, Charlotte Ku

Faculty CVs

No abstract provided.

Three Essays In Political Economy, Thomas Ryan Johnson

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Markets, institutions, and borders shape political behavior. Geography influences why markets form, how institutions flourish, and where nations draw borders. As a consequence, empirical studies of political behavior frequently struggle to disentangle spatial effects from quantities of interest. This dissertation makes a methodological advancement in this problem area and conducts a spatial study with these concerns in mind. The dissertation studies bias in spatial regressions, how natural disasters impact political participation, and the political economy of espionage. It introduces a flexible machine learning methodology to mitigate bias in spatial regressions, it identifies spatial and demographic factors associated with changes to …

Covid Minds: A Thematic Review Of The Pandemic On Neural Mechanisms And Political Polarization, Madison Jeffries

Honors Projects

This paper analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced political polarization in the United States by examining the interactions between social system disruption, psychological stress, and underlying neurological behaviors. While previous research has extensively discussed pandemic's influence on public health and societal breakdowns, studies fail to examine how these disruptions shaped political divisions. This study synthesizes interdisciplinary literature on pandemic-induced stressors and analyzes factors, including institutional mistrust and social isolation, and how these experiences shape political behavior and perspectives. Applying research from psychology and neuroscience, the paper argues that prolonged exposure to pandemic-related stressors changed neurological and behavioral patterns in response …

Cultivating The Dream In African American Men Through Black Excellence And Success, Sylvia Lawan Branch

LMU Theses and Dissertations

Achieving Black Excellence has been a goal for African American men for several decades; yet this movement has been hindered by social, emotional, and discriminatory life experiences from early childhood through adulthood. Black Excellence has been a phrase used in recent years to highlight achievements for African American men in wealth, mental health, well-being, fatherhood, and academic achievement. The main objective of this dissertation was to define and examine dimensions of Black Excellence among African American men, including elements that contributed to personal fulfillment and broader social impact. To determine recommendations to achieve Black Excellence (Scott, 2017), 10 semistructured interviews …

Wavetable Modification In Frequency Domain: Fourier Analysis With Matlab Implementation, Caleb Kortens

Senior Honors Theses

One of the challenges in creating computer generated music is producing life-like sounds. Music produced through computer synthesis can often sound thin and synthetic rather than vibrant and energetic. Wavetable synthesis is a method of waveform generation that uses a wavetable, which is a set of single period waves, or frames, that have varying characteristics. This method allows a synthesizer to transition between waveforms to produce a sound with time varying tone and harmonic characteristics. This adds life and movement to computer generated sounds. Wavetable synthesis is often used to imitate actual instruments, but unique wavetables can be created that …

Preventing Information Loss During Icu To Or Handoff, Jenna Alfeldt, Kristen Hoffer, Ashley Miles, Amanda Schwarztrauber

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Projects

Background and Significance: Inconsistent ICU to OR handoff practices create conditions for information loss, threatening patient safety and continuity of care. Communication errors contribute to an estimated 250,000 fatalities and $20 billion in annual U.S. healthcare costs.

Review of Literature Findings: A thorough literature review revealed that standardized handoff procedures are shown to improve communication and team dynamics.

Methods: This quality improvement (QI) project implemented a standardized handoff process using the Handoff Reference Tool when transferring patients from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to the Operating Room (OR) in a large academic medical center. Pre- and post-implementation …

Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In The Perioperative Period: A Quality Improvement Project, Brooke Popejoy, Connor Lebsack, Rena Bish

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Projects

Background & Significance: Management of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders during the perioperative period presents ongoing ethical and clinical challenges. Variability in provider knowledge and documentation can compromise patient autonomy and safety. Despite institutional policies, such as Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s “Goals of Care Directive,” inconsistent adherence remains common.

Review of Literature Findings: Evidence reveals that limited provider education contributes to uncertainty in managing perioperative DNRs. Studies by Baumann et al. (2017), Chappell et al. (2023), and Crowe and Marsh (2023) support targeted educational interventions to improve provider competence and consistency with national guidelines regarding required reconsideration.

Methods: Preintervention and postintervention surveys will be …

Enhancing Anesthesia Clinicians’ Knowledge And Confidence In Prophylactic Antibiotic Selection For Patients Receiving Concomitant Therapeutic Antimicrobials, Nicholas Rangel, Michela Williams, Amber Theisen

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Projects

: Background and Review of Literature: Antibiotics are essential for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs), but improper selection can contribute to antimicrobial resistance, increased costs, and patient harm. Studies show that clinical decision support (CDS) tools can improve antibiotic prescribing practices using evidence-based guidelines.  Purpose: This project aimed to integrate a revised CDS tool into the workflow of a anesthesia clinicians at a midwestern academic medical center, incorporating allergy-specific guidelines and antimicrobial substitution recommendations for patients on concomitant therapeutic antimicrobials (CTA) to improve decision-making. Methods: This project used pre- and post-surveys to assess clinicians’ knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction in selecting …

Quality Improvement Project: Improving Interdisciplinary Care In Nursing Education Through Simulation, Anna Williams

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential in preparing nursing students for effective teamwork and communication in clinical practice and is supported by the literature as improving these outcomes. However, limited faculty training in interprofessional simulation design contributes to reduced IPE opportunities within nursing curricula. A needs assessment at the project site identified a lack of structured, hands-on training for simulation faculty, resulting in decreased faculty confidence and limited implementation of IPE simulations. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate whether a structured training intervention improved simulation faculty self-efficacy in developing and implementing IPE simulations. Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory guided …