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Sexual Stereotypes In Older Adulthood, Ruth V. Walker, Emily L. Bohnert, Kaitlyn B. Demoss

Essays in Developmental Psychology

The most prevalent stereotype about sexuality in older adulthood is that older adults do not have or want to have sex. This is often due to ageist attitudes whereby older adult sexuality is viewed with disgust. The reality is that older adults continue to engage in sexual activity, and broaden their conceptualization of sexual behavior, into their 70s, 80s, and beyond. In fact, sexual activity is often reported as an integral part of the lives of older adults.

Depression In Older Adulthood, Ruth V. Walker, Danielle N. Capone-Wash

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Depression is not an inevitable part of the aging process. The Center for Disease Control reports the prevalence for depression is 5.4% in adults 60 years and older, significantly lower than rates in middle-aged (9.8%) and younger adults (7.4%). Although prevalence rates of depression in older adults are relatively low, research suggests symptoms of depression that do not meet diagnostic criteria are experienced by 19-39% of older adults. Additionally, prevalence rates for older adults residing in nursing homes are 49%. This may be due to the high comorbidity, or coexistence, of depression and physical illnesses such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, …

Lunch Break At Bore Ink., Lee Bezehertny

B.F.A. Practicum Exhibition (ART 498)

It's been my experience that when transitioning into adulthood, we are conditioned to desaturate ourselves to become more easily digestible for the sake of being taken seriously in corporate settings. My illustrative design work and printmaking in my BFA exhibition focus on the exploration of identity through maturity and how the societal expectations associated with age impact the ways we limit self expression and playfulness as we grow. The exhibition, titled "Lunch Break at BORE INK.," is set in the break room of my fictional office supply company, BORE INK.

I utilize illustrative storytelling, dynamic typography, and the hand-printed production …

Changing Salaries: Salary Constraints In North American Sports, Reese Shull

Honors Projects

The structure, impact, and potential future of the cap systems housed by the primarily North American sports leagues, NFL, NBA, and MLB, are examined. By comparing each of the different constraint models used to influence competitive balance, player compensation, and various team-building strategies, a comprehensive understanding of which league operates more effectively. Paramount is the relationship to rising revenues and the different returning and emerging channels that are being formed.

Purification Of Polyphenols From Distiller's Grains And Its Antioxidant Activity In Vitro, Yan Junling, Zheng Jia, Zhang Weijian, Li Mao, Zhao Jiawei, Qin Fengyang

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To purify and enrich the distiller's grain polyphenols (DGPs ) with good antioxidant activity.［Methods］ Organic solvent extraction combined with macroporous adsorption resin was used to enrich and recover DGPs from the distiller's grains deep eutectic solvent (DES ) extraction solution.The purity and antioxidant activity of the purified products were determined.Extraction solvents and resin types were screened,and adsorption kinetics,isotherms,and thermodynamics were used to explain the adsorption mechanism.The optimal process conditions were determined.The in vitro antioxidant activity of the polyphenols was evaluated by measuring their ability to scavenge 1,1-diphenyl -2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH ) free radicals and 2,2'-azino -bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline -6-sulfonic acid ) diammonium …

Imagery Of Traditional Chinese Colors And Their Application In Food Packaging Design, Zhang Yu

Food and Machinery

Color systems in Eastern and Western cultures show marked differences due to their distinct cultural backgrounds.Starting from the emotional color perception of Chinese people,this paper takes the imagistic expression of colors as the entry point.Drawing on the research results of the cognitive study of the Chinese people's emotional color perception conducted by Tsinghua University,it expounds on the aesthetic value and philosophical connotations embedded in the imagery of traditional Chinese colors.Through practical examples,it analyzes the application value and design principles of traditional Chinese colors in food packaging design.

Cottonseed Polyol-Based Composite Evaluated With Inorganic Fillers, Kehinde Esther Ayodeji

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Composites are extensively utilized as raw materials in an industry. In this study, we synthesized polymer composites, cottonseed oil polyol-based composites, incorporating inorganic fillers. This synthesis process involves the epoxidation of cottonseed oil followed by ring opening. Various characteristics of the polyol, such as the presence and quantity of hydroxyl groups (-OH), iodine value, and viscosity, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was determined. The composite samples were prepared by mixing different fillers (SiO₂, TiO₂, and Al₂O₃). These composite formulations underwent three-week processing period, with each filler being incorporated at room temperature. …

Dart – Small-Scale Rocket Payload Delivery, L. Aagaard, K. Jamal, B. Lougheed, J. O'Hara, Z. Figueroa, J. Smith, R. Struthers, N. Tardy, M. Vale, J. Vennink

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Demonstrator for Autonomous Rapid Transport (DART) is a small-scale, thrust-vector-controlled rocket designed for autonomous, propulsive landing. The project demonstrates point-to-point payload delivery with over 50 meters of lateral displacement and supports the U.S. Space Force’s Rocket Cargo Vanguard initiative using reusable rocketry to deliver payloads. The system integrates TVC, GNC, and lightweight structures in a unique landing geometry.

Sparcc 3.0 – Solid Propellant Cubesat Propulsion, Charley Stone, Mathieu Cote, Evan Carpenter, Josh Mccarron, Tristan Leemon, Syd Freiberger, Michael Hill

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Objective 1: The team shall build a propulsion system that uses solid propellant. Objective 2: The team shall design a system that will produce variable thrust. Objective 3: The team shall design a propulsion system that meets constraints for a small spacecraft. Constraints: • Mass: 6kg • Power: 16 W • Volume: 2U = 20x10x10 cm

Heli-Plane, Jonathan Pollison, Brett Nastos, Enzo Logatto, Gunnar Gluckert, Drew Law, Luke Marchisin, Colby Burton, Gregory Cantoni, Mariam Gold Muzungu

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

● Design, build, and test a prototype RC stop-rotor aircraft capable of in-air transition between vertical and forward flight. ● Objective and requirement verification largely achieved via analysis and flight testing.

Project Vulcan, Timur Bedelbaev, Braden Hartlieb, Micéle Leita, Matthew Poirier, Jorge Sanchez, Abigail Smith, Joshua Spectre, Cam'ron Valliere, Victor Zaharia

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Project Vulcan is a proof-of-concept metal 3Dprinted clustered chamber aerospike with integrated Liquid-Injected Thrust Vector Control (LITVC), improving control and efficiency across altitudes. In partnership with Vaya Space, our design aligns with the Dauntless launch vehicle. The project focuses on the design, construction, and validation of the aerospike via additive manufacturing, static fire testing, and altitude simulation.

Rangereye: Autonomous Wildfire Detection And Patrol Drone, Onat Cakici, John Munday, Mitchell Lacle, Manuel Villamor, Otto Dorschner, Yuto Imai, Ishaben Trada, Abdulrahman Almutairi, Abdullah Alaskar

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Wildfires present a growing threat to ecosystems and infrastructure. RangerEye is an autonomous wildfire monitoring system to patrol fire-prone areas, detect heat anomalies using onboard thermal imaging, and transmit alerts in real time. The system operates independently, utilizing a drone capable of both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and conventional flight, with a self-charging ground station.

The Effects Of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria On Plantsin Martian Regolith, Aiden Kelly

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Future Martian settlements require sustainable agricultural methods for long-duration missions. Surface soil conditions on the red planet are clay like and lacking in easy access nutrients for plants. Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) could aid agriculture on mars the same way they do on Earth. The bacteria strains selected were collected on the ISS by the NASA’s Vegetable production program (VEGGIE). I hypothesize that these PGPB can aid plant growth in L. sativa via seed inoculation in Martian regolith.

P.E.A.N.U.T.S.:Promoting Extraterrestrial Agriculture Through Novel Utilization Techniques For Sustainability, Trenton Causey, Andrew G. Palmer

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Space crop production is mission-critical for the safety of astronauts and mission success. Regolith-based agriculture could be a cost-effective method to improve food security and waste recycling. The dusty regolith on the Moon or Mars presents compaction challenges to roots via limited water holding capacity (WHC) and aeration. On Earth substrate-spacers are utilized to improve root-zone moisture and oxygenation. Peanut (Arachishypogaea) produces protein rich edible biomass as well as lignocellulose (plant fiber) rich in edible biomass.

A Space Odyssey: Calculating The Escape Velocity From The Habitable Zone Of Different Spectral Classes, Isabela Batista, Bradley Cheney, Kayla Taylor

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

• Escaping the solar system from Earth’s position requires a Δ𝑉 of 42.1 km/s. A point mass in each star system (O-M & WD) requires a different escape velocity based on its unique habitable zone. • Modules for Experiments in Astrophysics² (MESA) was utilized to supplement gaps in real stellar data for synthetic luminosity values to determine the habitable zone of each stellar class. This work examines which propulsion methods would permit an interstellar probe starting from the habitable zones of different spectral classifications.

The Use Of International Space Station-Derived Mixed Cultures To Improve Plant Growth, Mckenna Taylor, Steven Elsaid

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Spaceflight is a stressful environment for plant growth, but plants are important for long-term spaceflight for their psychological benefits, supplementing life support, and fresh food. - Plants on Earth utilize interaction with plant growth-promoting bacteria and fungi to improve their yields. - These interactions include improvement of iron and phosphorus intake, promotion of root growth, and regulation of ethylene production. - The same interactions could be useful in microgravity environments such as the International Space Station. THIS STUDY: Arabidopsis thaliana seeds are inoculated with the bacterial species Bacillus subtilis, Paenibacillus pabuli, and Pseudomonas fulvata to test for benefits.

Observational Testing Of Stochastic Heating In Solar Wind, Darryl Chamberlin

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

Solar Wind -Streams of plasma that travel from the sun’s corona. -Expansion in vacuum would imply adiabatic cooling. -Measurement of the plasma shows cooling is slower than adiabatic. -Suggests a heating mechanism in the solar wind. Stochastic Heating -Alfvén wave dissipation causes turbulent fluctuations in the plasma. -Fluctuations near particle gyration radius disrupt particle motion. -Random motions lead to increased particle kinetic energy, causing heating.

X-Ray Image Analysis Of The Tycho Supernova Remnant, Mihir Bhagat, Lance Fales, Victor Ferraguz, Tilghman Kaline, Keegan Kubisiak, Jayson Purl

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

● SN 1572 is named after famous astronomer Tycho Brahe for his extensive work concerning it ● Supernovae are the violent, explosive endpoint of a star’s life-cycle ● Our chemical makeup is derived from elements created in these supernovae ● They are hubs for nucleosynthesis: the process responsible for heavy metals ● Have massive implications for cosmology and stellar formation and evolution

Investigating A Novel Radiation-Hard, High Thermal Conductivity Weld For Particle Physics Experiments, Elliyonna Lacie Chickaway

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

There is a problem with the cooling system for CERN’s CMS Phase II Inner Tracker detector chip. This detector relies on tiny silicon chips that generate heat while collecting data. The chip sits on a layered structure designed to pull heat away, but this structure isn't working as efficiently as needed.[1] I propose a new way to bond these materials using a special type of metal-based thermal paste called Bi58 solder.

Luminosity Fluctuations Of Objects Within M87, Logan Woody

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

M87 is a large elliptical galaxy located in the Virgo cluster with an active galactic nucleus (AGN) that exhibits jet activity. The combination of the galaxy’s proximity to the Milky Way, its brightness, and the mass of its AGN (6.5*10^9 solar masses) makes it a prime target for AGN research. These jets and other AGN activities can cause fluctuations in the luminosity of the galaxy, which is especially noticeable in X-ray bands. The M87’s jet contains several knots that can fluctuate. The Chandra X-ray telescope, deployed in 1999, can detect X-ray emissions with an energy range of 0.1 to 10 …

Atmospheric Retrieval Using Neural Network Methods, Timothy Wainscott

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

The current growing number of discovered exoplanets via the transit method demands a need to have a quick and accurate way of performing atmospheric retrieval. • This project investigates the accuracy of neural network (NN) methods of atmosphere retrieval, involving long short-term memory (LSTM) NNs and graph neural networks (GNN) and compares it to preexisting convolutional neural network (CNN) and Bayesian retrieval methods.

Decentralized Astronomical Data Storage On The Blockchain, Joshua Habka

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

The centralization of astronomical data repositories poses significant challenges to data accessibility, consistency, and real-time research. This work introduces a decentralized framework that utilizes blockchain technology and smart contracts to transform the way astronomical data is stored, retrieved, and shared. By integrating decentralized application architectures with established astronomical data protocols, this research establishes a foundational layer that promotes enhanced data redundancy, resilience, and scalability, thereby addressing critical limitations inherent in traditional centralized systems.

Habitable Zones Surrounding Active Galactic Nuclei, Emily Lohmann

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

The habitable zone (HZ) refers to an area in a galaxy, around a supermassive black hole that can host life. Each galaxy is considered “active”, meaning it emits winds at extremely high velocities. We consider the winds to be driven by energy output from the supermassive black hole.

Galaxy Quest: Using Gravitational Potential To Determine The Propulsion Methods Necessary For Extragalactic Travel, Colin Harrison, Kate Helminiak, Bryce Johnson

Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications

The escape velocity from the Milky Way depends on the gravitational potential of the galaxy. We identified the propulsion methods that could be used to send a probe outside of the galaxy. The depth of the gravitational well determines which methods are required to escape.

A World Oral Health Campaign In A Dental Desert: Peninsula Dental School Students Leading The Way, Emily Akister, Nadezhda Anim-Somuah, Guy Lambourn, Casper Jonker

Peninsula Dental School

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Essential Pillars For The Post-2026 Colorado River Guidelines, Anne Castle, John Fleck, Eric Kuhn, Jack Schmidt, Kathryn Sorensen, Katherine Tara

The Traveling Wilburys of the Colorado River

The process for determining the operating rules for the Colorado River system that will take effect in 2027 is in full swing. While various alternative operating regimes have been proposed, no preferred or consensus alternative has yet emerged. As a group of experienced Colorado River colleagues without affiliation to any Basin State, Tribe, or interested stakeholder, we submit that there are fundamental principles that should form the basis of the ultimate Record of Decision defining management of the Colorado River for the future. We propose the following essential pillars for inclusion in the Post-2026 Guidelines.

Navigating Multiple Identities Through Dai Xiaohua’S Literary Journey, Luo Chin

Student Works (2020-2029)

Dai Xiaohua is a prominent contemporary Malaysian Chinese female writer and esteemed cultural advocate. Over the course of a literary career spanning more than three decades, she has made substantial contributions across various genres, including prose, reportage, non-fiction, fiction, and social commentary. Her works have garnered numerous awards and recognition within both Malaysian Chinese literary circles and the broader global Chinese literary community, securing her a sustained position at the forefront of literary criticism. In addition to her literary achievements, Dai Xiaohua has been committed to advancing Malaysian Chinese literature, fostering dialogue between the Malaysian Chinese community and other ethnic …

Effects Of Soluble Electron Shuttles On Microbial Iron Reduction And Methanogenesis, Bhim Sen Thapa, Theodore M. Flynn, Zena D. Jensvold, Kenneth M. Kemner, Margaret F. Sladek, Edward J. O'Loughlin, Christopher W. Marshall

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

In many aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, iron (Fe) reduction by microorganisms is a key part of biogeochemical cycling and energy flux. The presence of redox-active electron shuttles in the environment potentially enables a phylogenetically diverse group of microbes to use insoluble iron as a terminal electron acceptor. We investigated the impact that different electron shuttles had on respiration, microbial physiology, and microbial ecology. We tested eight different electron shuttles, seven quinones and riboflavin, with redox potentials between 0.217 and −0.340 V. Fe(III) reduction coupled with acetate oxidation was observed with all shuttles. Once Fe(III) reduction began to plateau, a rapid …

Wisdom, Victor Tran, Lisa K. Lashley, Charles J. Golden

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Historically, wisdom (sagacity) has its roots tied to religious traditions. From India’s Vedas, to Egyptian proverbs, and to Christian and Islamic psalms, various religions have attempted to define wisdom and have professed the importance of fostering it. While these contributions to the understanding of wisdom cannot be ignored, it was not until philosophers intervened that the world began to attempt to systematically define and analyze wisdom as its own construct.

Wimmer And Perner 1983, Alexandra Daro, Jonathan B. Santo

Essays in Developmental Psychology

False beliefs occur when individuals are unaware of a change in a situation that makes their beliefs different from reality. Children developing a theory of mind learn to distinguish their own beliefs about a situation from other individuals’ beliefs about the same situation. Through this process, children move away from assuming their thoughts are shared by everyone in their day to day experiences (an egocentric perspective normal to this developmental stage), and toward an understanding of others as individuals with minds, thoughts, and beliefs separate from their own.