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Impact Of Culturally Relevant Content On Social Media Engagement In Indigenous Communities, Giselle Gourd

Summer Research Showcase

Digital marketing has become extremely successful in recent years, particularly through the use of social media platforms. Having a better understanding of the use of culturally relevant content can help to increase engagement across various social media platforms. The purpose of this study is to better understand how Native American tribes can utilize digital marketing most successfully. To do so, I will first utilize a literature review of Native American representation in the media, the influence of cultural values on consumer behavior, and how effective digital marketing can be for business success. I will then analyze the engagement rates of …

Problematic Ideas For A Problematic Group: Untangling Common Depictions Of Transgender Characters In Young Adult Literature, Asiyah Noujdi

Summer Research Showcase

The need and desire for diverse perspectives within young adult (YA) literature led to a boom in the amount of stories featuring trans people at the start of the 21st century and has continued to this day. However these perspectives have not all been positive with earlier books written featuring viewpoints that would be seen by a trans individual as not reflective of their lived experiences. This project aims to compare the depictions of trans people in trans YA from the start of the 21st century up to the present day. The perspectives used within this project will be from …

Advances In The Morris Observatory In Summer 2025, Mahathir Ahmed Mostafa

Summer Research Showcase

In Summer 2025, the Morris Observatory completed major upgrades to its Meade 16-inch telescope, improving both mechanical functionality and imaging workflows. Hardware enhancements included the installation of a precision focuser, providing finer and more stable focus control, and a flip mirror system, enabling rapid switching between eyepiece viewing and camera imaging without the need for realignment. Imaging and processing approaches were also refined, with systematic use of flats, darks, and lights to correct optical artifacts, sensor noise, and uneven field illumination. Computational methods, developed using Python and Astropy, automated calibration, stacking, and enhancement, increasing consistency and efficiency in image production. …

Numerical Results Of New And Modified Heuristics For The Vertex Coloring Problem, Elliot Hanson

Summer Research Showcase

The chromatic number, χ(G) of an undirected graph G=(V,E) is the minimum number of colors required to color its vertices so that no two adjacent vertices have the same color. Given a graph, G, finding its chromatic number is useful for solving scheduling problems and other combinatorial optimization problems. However, determining the chromatic number of a connected graph is NP-Hard, meaning there is no known polynomial time algorithm which solves it. Thus, we are interested in heuristic solutions which give approximations for the chromatic number in polynomial time. There are well-known heuristics for finding χ(G) for any graph G. …

Grants And Sponsored Research; Special Campus-Wide Grants - Ai And Pedagogy, Pluralism, Office Of Sponsored Programs And Research, Jason Zingsheim

Faculty Research Events

OSPR Assistant Director Kyra Booker presented Advancing Research, Innovation, and Community Impact through External Funding.

Dr. Zingsheim's presentation Case Studies in Institution-Wide Grants: Building Capacity at GovState' offers two case studies of institution-wide grants and projects running over AY25-26.

Ada Compliance: Bb Ally And Communities Of Practice, Nikki Lagrone

Faculty Research Events

Dr. Nikki LaGrone of the Center for Teaching and Learning presented Title II Rule: Ensuring Compliance and Inclusive Excellence in Teaching & Learning.

Defending Nato’S Northern Flank: Power Projecting And Military Operations, Nate Ostdiek

Space and Defense

This review evaluates Defending NATO’s Northern Flank: Power Projection and Military Operations, edited by Lon Strauss and Njord Wegge. The volume offers a comprehensive assessment of NATO’s evolving Arctic posture, combining doctrinal analysis, historical context, and alliance dynamics. Contributions examine Russia’s military strategy, U.S. Arctic policy, and intra-alliance complexities involving Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. While the anthology provides valuable insights into NATO’s strategic challenges, it notably underrepresents Canada’s role. Overall, it stands as a timely and rigorous contribution to understanding Arctic security and NATO’s internal decision-making amid rising geopolitical competition.

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Modeling Nato Joint Warfighting Through Space Combat Simulations, Grant Nehls, Apoorva Somani

Space and Defense

This article investigates NATO’s dependence on space systems in joint warfighting and explores the use of simulation to quantify degradation effects. Using a custom-built AFSIM model of a NATO Arctic operation, the study demonstrates how GNSS spoofing and crosslink jamming undermine data integrity, commander trust, and strike execution—even without kinetic losses. Results show that partial degradations can cause mission failure through decision paralysis. By moving beyond binary modeling, this research highlights the need for nuanced simulations to prepare NATO for contested space environments and the challenges of great power competition.

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From The Last Frontier To The Final Frontier: The Polar Regions And Space Security, Michael Lynch

Space and Defense

This article examines the intersection of Arctic geopolitics and space security amid intensifying U.S., Russian, and Chinese competition. Melting ice has opened access to resources and new sea routes, elevating the Arctic’s strategic value while increasing reliance on space-based communications, navigation, and surveillance. Yet, vulnerabilities in polar orbits, aging ground infrastructure, and dual-use facilities expose critical systems to environmental hazards and geopolitical risks. The analysis highlights modernization efforts—including SHIELD and Golden Dome—as well as enduring cooperation and rivalries, underscoring the Arctic’s role as both a frontier of opportunity and a potential flashpoint in space-enabled security.

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Same But Different: The Survivability Of Arctic-Based Russian Second-Strike Capability, July Decarpentrie

Space and Defense

This article analyzes the survivability of Russia’s second-strike capability in the Arctic through the lens of classical nuclear deterrence theory. Despite heavy commitments in Ukraine, Moscow continues to modernize its Northern Fleet and reinforce bastion defenses, underscoring the Arctic’s role as the cornerstone of its retaliatory deterrent. While these strategies mirror Cold War practices, they face unprecedented challenges from NATO expansion, multipolar competition, and advances in anti-submarine detection technologies. The study concludes that safeguarding Russia’s second-strike capability not only shapes regional security dynamics but also has broader implications for global strategic stability.

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Atomic Offsets: Nuclear Policy Shifts For Arctic States In The Wake Of Moscow’S Special Military Operation, Molly Wise, Lillian Hussong

Space and Defense

This article examines how Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has intensified nuclear reliance among Arctic states. Applying a new framework of “conventional-nuclear vulnerability,” it analyzes the nuclear policy shifts of Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The findings show that Finland and Sweden pursued NATO membership to secure nuclear guarantees, while Russia adopted riskier nuclear signaling and lowered thresholds for nuclear use. These developments highlight the growing centrality of nuclear deterrence in Arctic security, underscoring the challenges for U.S. and NATO policymakers in balancing assurance and deterrence in a volatile regional environment.

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Russian Strategic Culture And Deterrence In The Arctic, Lana Obradovic, Bethany Vailliant

Space and Defense

This study analyzes Russia’s evolving strategic culture to assess its implications for deterrence in the Arctic. It argues that Western deterrence frameworks insufficiently account for Russia’s integration of military, economic, informational, and political tools into a holistic strategy. Rooted in a siege mentality and aspirations for great power status, Russia perceives the Arctic as central to its security, economic modernization, and geopolitical influence. By situating Arctic policy within this cultural framework, the analysis highlights the need for U.S. and NATO practitioners to reassess assumptions and develop more culturally attuned deterrence strategies.

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Table Of Contents Vol. 16 No. 1, Editors Space And Defense

Space and Defense

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Front Matter, Editors Space And Defense

Space and Defense

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Space And Defense Vol. 16 No. 1 Summer 2025 Special Issue On Arctic Security (Whole Issue), Editors Space And Defense

Space and Defense

Articles that cover issues on Artic Security.

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Summary Of The 2024 Brano Heart Failure Forum, Igor D. Gregoric, Milovan Bojic, Bojan Vrtovec, Rajko Radovancevic

The VAD Journal

Since 2007, the Branislav “Brano” Radovancevic Heart Failure Forum (BHFF) has been held annually to provide a venue for experts to present and discuss “Innovations and New Treatment Strategies in Heart Failure.” Clinicians and researchers gather yearly in a different Eastern European city to discuss the latest in heart failure diagnostics and therapeutics. The 2024 BHHF was held on the 18^th through the 20^th of September 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia. It was attended by over 100 faculty from 16 countries. In addition, participation through online streaming was available. Throughout the forum, 17 sessions focused on challenges and solutions …

Evaluation And Seis (To Include Pt, Sabbaticals, Release Time, Act 100, Seis, And Divisional Criteria), Olumide Ijose

Faculty Research Events

Dr. Olumide Ijose provided an update on Faculty Evaluations and SEIs.

Better Together: The 2030 Institutional Framework And Relational Teaching, Beverly A. Schneller, Stephen Wagner, Timothy W. Pedigo Ph.D., Amanda Evans

Faculty Research Events

The Governors State University Institutional Strategic Framework Update.

New College Mugbook 1988-1989, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Twenty four page student catalog (known as the Mugbook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 2004-2005, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Twenty page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

New College 2008-2009, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Sixteen student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 2005-2006, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Twenty four page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 2002-2003, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Twenty page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 2003-2004, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Twenty four page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 1995-1996, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Twenty eight page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 2000, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Seventy seven page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 1992, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Eighteen page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 1991, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Fourteen page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 1993, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Sixteen page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College.

Facebook 1986, New College Of Florida

Student Catalogs and Facebooks

Thirty two page student catalog (known as the Facebook) featuring photographs of students who were entering their first year at New College. Some text of this student catalog is not legible due to the phsyical construction of the publication.