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Reducing Antibiotic Duration For Pneumonia And Sinusitis In The Emergency Department: A Quality Improvement Approach, Joshua Saucedo, Leslie Hueschen, Amanda Nedved, Marsha Dannenburg, Patricia Phillips, Jennifer Floyd, Alaina N. Burns, Rana El Feghaly

Presentations

Background: Limiting antibiotic duration is one of the pillars of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) as it reduces unnecessary antibiotic exposure. In our emergency department (ED), >90% of respiratory infections are treated with first-line guideline-recommended antibiotics; however, duration continues to be prolonged especially for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS). Institutional guidance recommends shortening antibiotic durations to 3-5 days for CAP and 5-7 days for ABRS, however only 13% of discharged ED patients receive the recommended duration. Objective: Our aim is to increase the percentage of children discharged home from the ED with a diagnosis of CAP or …

Sensory Friendly Performance Of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, Mary M. Robinson

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

This project contains examples of best practices in theatre to make it accessible to those with sensory sensitivites such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc.

“Every Mother A Missionary”?: The Vlogs Of Mormon Mothers, Celia Golden

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) places high expectations on mothers because their role in the church is to rear children into godly adults. When their lives are made public through social media, Mormon mothers online avoid religious expectations by withholding information about their Mormon faith and scarcely showing their husbands on-camera. Mormon husbands are expected to be the providers for the family, but as demonstrated through mothers’ vlogs on Instagram, husbands’ erasure allows for mothers to market their expertise to others as a paid product to earn their own revenue. Through descriptive coding, this study …

Jtc 25: Perseverance Pays Off, Pam Starling

University of Mississippi News

This story is part of the 2025 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.

Jtc 25: Education Across Generations, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

This story is part of the 2025 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.

An Interdisciplinary Approach To The Investigation Of Consciousness, James Guy Lundie

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Questions of phenomenal consciousness have troubled intellectuals for millennia. Theologians, philosophers, and scientists continue to grapple with the problem of how our minds interact with our brains and bodies. From Anaxagoras and Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas, Nagel and Goff, and Koch and Hameroff, the brightest among us have been unable to solve the riddle of how we are conscious, unique, self-aware thinking beings. Uniting our efforts by considering the reasoning of interdisciplinary scholars and integrating the thoughts of others with our own can only enhance our chances of success. This paper offers a pathway toward a multidisciplinary theory of consciousness …

Game Changers: The Impact Of Female Representation In Sports Media On Girls' Youth Sport Participation, Kaci L. Huff

Undergraduate Theses

This thesis examines how female representation in sports media impacts girls' youth sport participation rates. Using a review of current literature and original enrollment data from local youth organizations, it reveals that limited and often stereotyped portrayals of female athletes contribute to lower participation and early dropout among girls. The study highlights how underrepresentation, especially of marginalized groups, reinforces harmful narratives that deter engagement. Solutions are proposed, including increasing inclusive media coverage and emphasizing athletic achievements over appearance. By reshaping media narratives, the sports industry can create more supportive environments and encourage greater youth sport participation among girls.

Gnsi Decision Brief: De Oppresso Liber – Applying Green Beret Identify And Ethos To Build U.S. Military Resiliency, Robert S. Burrell, Joseph E. Long, Charles Cleveland

GNSI Decision Briefs

Military ethos is the “spirit of the unit, which is the sense of unity that leads warriors on the battlefield to believe that the lives of those around them are more important than their own.” In 2025 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth promised a return to a “warrior ethos,” which he said the Department of Defense (DOD) has lost because of the recent politicized climate, including diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. This brief will utilize the Army's Special Forces as a viable model for achieving collective military spirit in one of the world's most diverse nations.

A Tetracycline-Inducible Split Turboid System For Specific Biotinylation And Identification Of Nuclear Proteins From Hek293t Cells, Mehmet Sarihan, Fatma Zehra Özen, Murat Kasap, Gürler Akpinar

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: To overcome the limitations of conventional organelle isolation methods including low purity, low yield, sample degradation, scalability and the need for multiple centrifugation steps, an improved nuclear protein enrichment approach was developed using the modified Split TurboID biotin ligase enzyme.

Materials and methods: A construct was created in which the N-terminal domain of TurboID, fused to the FK506-binding protein (FKBP) was targeted to the nucleus. This construct was incorporated into a tetracycline-inducible gene expression vector. Similarly, the C-terminal domain of TurboID was fused to the rapamycin-binding domain of mTOR (FRB) and directed to the nucleus. This construct …

How College Affordability Has Changed For Different Families, Peter Hinrichs

Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs

No abstract provided.

Cardozo Law News Brief: April 25, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Brief 2025

Highlights from the April 25, 2025 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

• Professor Zalman Rothschild quoted in The New York Times on SCOTUS and religious exemptions.

• Professor Jessica Roth featured in American Lawyer and CNN on pro bono work and deportation cases.

• Professor Gabor Rona’s lawsuit over ICC sanctions covered by Bloomberg Law.

• Professor Lindsay Nash presented immigration law scholarship at UNC.

• Sarah Chu honored with a Women of Distinction award.

Empowering Future Practitioners: Using Constructivist Learning Strategies To Teach Occupational Therapy’S Role In Oncology Rehabilitation, Erin L. Latimer

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

This capstone project developed educational materials on occupational therapy’s role in oncology rehabilitation for first-year OT students at an accredited program. The deliverables included a lecture and lab session, guided by the constructivism theory and 5 Es educational model, to integrate foundational oncology content into early curricula. By addressing this gap, the project aims to better prepare future OTs to serve cancer survivors. Goals included enhancing students’ knowledge of oncology’s continuum of care and improving clinical reasoning during evaluations. Students completed a Pre-Quiz (testing general oncology/pathophysiology knowledge), Post-Quiz (lecture-specific questions), and Post-Survey (34 respondents). Results showed strong comprehension, with one …

Effects Of Emerald Ash Borer On Temperate Wetland Ch₄ Emissions, Ethan T. Potter

Theses

Forested wetlands are a globally significant source of atmospheric methane (CH₄), and tree stems potentially contribute a large portion of emissions from these systems. However, tree stem emissions in temperate wooded wetlands, particularly those experiencing disturbance, remain largely unexamined. This study investigated the effects of emerald ash borer invasion on CH₄ fluxes from soils and tree stems in temperate wetlands of Western New York. Methane fluxes were measured from live trees, dead trees, and soils in wetlands with different emerald ash borer impact levels (high/open canopy and low/closed canopy). During eight campaigns carried out across the majority of the growing …

How New Mass Transit Affects Labor Markets: The Honolulu Skyline, Justin Tyndall

Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs

No abstract provided.

The Sound Of Disruption: The Effects Of Music Streaming Services And Technological Change On The Music Industry, Adam J. Kays

Honors Thesis

Technological changes within the music industry, particularly through streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, have completely altered how artists and labels function in 2025. This thesis examines the change from physical to digital music consumption, the economic realities of streaming royalties, and the mental and physical effects on artists in the modern age. Additionally, this thesis will discuss the utilization of playlisting methods and algorithms, as well as how artists and labels utilize these new features to their advantage. Through this research, this study analyzes and criticizes the sustainability of music streaming models.

The Faceless Dead: Unfinished Portraiture On Roman Sarcophagi, Madeleine M. Barhaug

Honors Theses

Sarcophagus, translating to “flesh-eater” in Greek, is a marble coffin Romans used for burials, commissioned for the elite and wealthy. Beautiful and unique, Roman sarcophagi are woefully under-researched, leading to many unknown and unanswered questions around their creation and existence. This thesis focuses on the question of ‘unfinished portraiture’ – a term used to describe a phenomenon in which the sarcophagus is fully carved except for the head or portrait features of the deceased. Unlike other funerary monuments such as busts or statues, ‘unfinished portraiture’ is singular to sarcophagi. This thesis explores and problematizes widely accepted explanations that range …

Lifespan Construct, Meghan Gilmore, Lisa K. Lashley, Charles J. Golden

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Susan K. Whitbourne’s (1985) lifespan construct derives from her identity theory. Lifespan construct is a combined sense of past, present, and future events that are connected by their common occurrence to the individual. Cognitive-affective schemata are part of building this construct and shape the way adults approach identity-discrepant experiences.  Cognition is the organizer of the experiences, and all events are measured against these experiences. The affective aspect is the individual’s evaluation of events that lead to positive or negative feeling-states.

Reinterpreting Catuṣkoṭi In Contemporary Philosophy: Tensions Between Non-Classical Logic And East Asian Buddhist Soteriology, Ronald S. Green

Philosophy and Religious Studies

This study aims to evaluate the reinterpretation of the concept of catuṣkoṭi (tetralemma) in contemporary philosophy, particularly within the discourse of non-classical logic, and to compare it with traditional interpretations found in East Asian Buddhism. The research addresses the tension between modern logical approaches—such as those proposing the addition of a fifth truth value (ineffability)—and soteriological frameworks within traditions like Mādhyamaka, which emphasise the function of liberating individuals from conceptual entanglements. This study employs qualitative methods, incorporating hermeneutic and comparative approaches, along with close textual analysis of classical primary sources, including the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, and the works of East Asian Buddhist …

Bridging The Language Proficiency Gap: Seeking Strategies For High Language Proficiency, Maria Isabelle Lyon

Theses and Dissertations

This study explores factors contributing to high proficiency in German speakers, focusing on university graduates who achieved Advanced High or Superior ratings on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) at the end of their university studies. The nine participants, all of whom had significant exposure to German during and/or before their undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University (BYU), shared insights into their language learning experiences. The study uses interviews and surveys to examine key characteristics, strategies, and experiences that influenced participant proficiency. The findings highlight motivation, consistency, and humility as key factors contributing to learners. Participants emphasize intrinsic motivation, consistent …

Carl R. Rogers: Person Centered Therapy, Learner Centered Facilitation, Humanistic Education, Jeffrey H.D. Cornelius-White

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Carl Rogers (January 8, 1902- February 4, 1987) was born and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, near Chicago. He is one of the few American psychologists to be considered giants in the field, and his American spirit can be traced to ancestors in the USA since the 1600s. He was the fourth of six children in a devout conservative Christian family who prayed together in a circle each morning. He learned to read before Kindergarten and read extensively. As a child, he was shy and kept sheltered by his family, and did not have close friends. He became very …

Le Kabary Et Le Fokonolona Au Grand Écran, Josh E. Coster

French Honors Papers

The cultural elements of kabary and fokonolona have played varying roles in Malagasy society and history. Once appropriated by the forces of colonization, these elements today occupy a liminal space in Malagasy culture but undoubtedly represent parts of the island’s heritage. In this project I argue that film can be seen as a new kind of kabary wherein Malagasy films become the cultural expressions themselves not only through their representations of the essential elements of the kabary, but by their inherent tendencies towards social, political, and environmental activism. The community that these filmmakers create represents a modernization of the traditional …

Project B.E. D.R.I.P., Elizabeth Arrajj, Elijah Doan, Marguerite Fidd, Parker Hathaway, Gabriel Kuntz, Callie Siering, Lindsey Shapiro

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

The mission of this project is to evaluate the current flooding issues in the Florida Tech Botanical Garden, to determine the erosion control methods best suited for restoration. The erosion control methods will be evaluated by a number of standards including cost, environmental impacts, and effectiveness.

Babcock Pedestrian Bridge, Christina Ramirez, Jason Blackstone, Gavin Stecher, Danny Richmond, Noah Steckley, Gabe Garrett, Luca Wentzel

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

This project aims to design a pedestrian bridge over Babcock Street, connecting Florida Tech’s campus to a new dormitory. The bridge will improve safety and accessibility for students, faculty, and visitors, and comply with FDOT, City of Melbourne, and Florida Tech regulations. Deliverables include construction documents with schedules, cost estimates, safety plans, material specifications, and Building Information Models.

Florida Tech Dormitory, Jackson Sytsma, Logan Rutt, Chris Deangelis, Michael Larosa, Slater Sabel, Colin Goddard

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

The project aims to design and build a modern, sustainable residence hall at Florida Tech’s Melbourne Campus. With a footprint of over 38,000 sq. ft., the facility will offer a mix of private and shared accommodations, communal spaces, and amenities to enrich student life. It will use energy-efficient systems and water-saving technologies, supporting an eco-friendly campus community that fosters academic and personal growth.

Navy Cylinder Processing Machine (Cpm), Saud Alakasi, Lucas Altamura, Daniel Contaldi, Brett Glock, Nick Gubler, Richard Montanez

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

Design a compact, cost-effective machine capable of manipulating a 70 lb cylinder in 5 DOF simultaneously while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Waterjet Abrasive Removal System (Wars), Gabriella Cadolino, Colin Foley, Luca Garratt, Caleb Koogler, Trevor Robbins, Justin Sarnowski, Kenneth Speth

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

The purpose of this project is to design and manufacture a system that removes abrasive garnet from the collection tank of a waterjet and separates any debris from the water. This project was developed for the L3Harris Student Design Center (L3HSDC) with the goal of minimizing the manual labor required for removal.

Urban Farming, Emily Stevens, Joshua Palmer, Ben Osterlin, Ariadne Treeman-Reinke, Cody Leto, Rae Ann Dressel, Kody Butcher, Diego Salvador

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

80% of the United States population lives in urban areas. 13.5% of urban households experience food insecurity. Urban areas have a need for solutions to feed urban populations at low costs

Flexible End Effectors, Sastia Birju, Parker Christensen, John Fonseca, Connor Neidhart, Jennavive Nelson, Noah Reneau, Kendra Tiger, John Van Hooser, Belisa Villa Torres, Gabrielle Yeager

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

This project focuses on innovating current automotive manufacturing practices by designing a flexible end effector tailored for grasping a variety of inner door panels. The objective is to streamline operations by reducing costs and complexity associated with single-part tools. • Can handle 6 different car door panels • Uses three points of contact for stability • Secures across all 6 degrees of freedom • Supports loads up to 30 kg • Reconfigures autonomously

Experimental Platform For Evaluating Building Envelope Technologies For Decarbonization, Aidan Pryzgoda, Benedict Tarby, Alex French, Thomas Owenburg, Mazin Al-Siyabi

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

Buildings account for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 36% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Advancing energy-efficient innovations in building envelopes can substantially lower energy demand and significantly reduce the operational carbon footprint of buildings. Sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), this project focuses on the design and development of a lab-scale apparatus to demonstrate the role of energy-efficient building envelopes in reducing energy consumption and supporting building decarbonization. The system simulates heat transfer through various wall and roof assemblies under controlled conditions, providing a hands-on tool for evaluating …

Lockheed Martin – Mobile Package Handling System, Andrew Degner, Samuel Zack, Benjamin Schoenwiesner, Valeria Lopez, Devin Hall, Gary Lozito

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

•Design and build a Mobile Package Handling System (MPHS) that transports a package, while minimizing the amount of space, time, and manpower required. •System cannot use electronics or magnetics to perform the operation. •Follow an iterative approach of research, development, and evaluation. •Fulfill all system requirements and performs operations as intended. •Use test plans to verify requirements and system performance. Analysis Objectives