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237 - Investigation Of Cytoskeletal Protein Reconstruction Of Vulvar Cancer With Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy, Nicole Mathewson

GREAT Day Posters

The A431 vulvar cancer cell line undergoes a defined cellular transformation when treated with the corticosteroid clobetasol, marked by changes in cytoskeletal protein biomarkers indicative of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Replicated experiments demonstrate that this transformation provides a valuable model for studying protein interactions from a chemical perspective. To quantify these interactions, we employed surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) combined with gold nanoparticles, enhancing the detection sensitivity of cytoskeletal protein changes. By tracking protein dynamics and surface composition throughout the cellular transformation, we aim to elucidate the mechanisms underlying EMT. We have completed the data collection of A431 and A431D cells. Spectral …

240 - A Green Field Investment Approach, Ivy Tha Zin

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This presentation explores international business expansion through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), focusing on the advantages and challenges of Greenfield investment. By analyzing economic, legal, and cultural factors, we explore how companies can establish a strong market presence in a new country while aligning with sustainability and market entry strategies. Additionally, we assess key business objectives such as increasing market share, driving sales revenue, and strengthening competitive positioning in the global marketplace. To illustrate this approach, our project focuses on expanding a U.S.-based shopping mall business to South Korea, a nation with a thriving retail industry and a strong demand for …

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 …

250 - Student-Athlete Mentorship: An Analysis Of First-Year Athlete Adjustment, Hannah Olejniczak

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This study examined the Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM) program's effect on first-year athletes at SUNY Geneseo. Before attending each mentoring session, participants completed an online survey to self-report their adjustment in four areas: academic, athletic, emotional, and social. Four waves of data were collected in fall from two cohorts: 2023-2024 (n = 143) and 2024-2025 (n = 142). The study addressed two research questions. First, the association between the number of mentoring sessions attended by mentees and their end-of-semester GPA. A bivariate correlation illustrated a statistically significant positive association between students’ fall GPA and the number of mentoring sessions attended (r …

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 …

268 - A Fossil Bugs Life In Conesus Lake, Zander Cole

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This study aims to investigate the subfossil record, preservation, and environmental sensitivity of lake insects in Conesus Lake (Livingston County, NY). The Finger Lakes, especially Conesus Lake, are critical sites for aquatic insect diversity and life stages. Fossil insects are primarily found in ancient lake sediments and are useful indicators of insect diversity, evolution, and ecological change. Therefore, Conesus Lake is an ideal system for investigating the aquatic insect subfossil record to use as a tool for understanding lake ecosystem health and preservation. Piston and bolivia cores were collected from the south basin of Conesus Lake. The cores were collected …

272 - Florescence In Situ Hybridization In Zebrafish With The Neurod4 Gene, Sarah Allam, Olivia Schnauder, Lauren Conover, Samuel Sunderland

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Neurod4, neurogenic differentiation 4, is a protein encoding gene that is crucial for neuronal development and is expressed in the nervous system specifically within the brain. The purpose of this gene is to regulate the extreme, rapid growth of photoreceptor progenitors in the retina of Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Due to the highly similar, although not identical, gene patterns in humans, Zebrafish act as an exceptional model organism to provide significant insights of the role of Neurod4 in human retinal and neuronal development. The transgenic nature of Zebrafish allows for genetic modification to express the Neurod4 gene in this model organism. …

279 - The Enlightenment Of Passion: The Promises And Limitations Of The Socratic Education In Plato's Alcibiades I, Alexander Gent

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In Plato’s Theages, Socrates claims that he is knowledgeable in nothing but that which pertains to eros. Given such knowledge, one can understand why Plato’s Socrates would take great interest in the character of Alcibiades who, according to Socrates, in aspiring to be “the only man ever worth existing", desires such a thing more than any human being has ever desired anything. With this understanding of the character of Alcibiades, along with his presumed knowledge of eros, Socrates approaches the ambitious youth and expresses his desire to “have the greatest power” over him – assuming he can prove his value …

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 …

282 - Juvenile Exposure To Tetrahydrocannabinol Affects Anxiety In Adult Long-Evans Rats, Atoria Hamm, Anna Burdick-Biernbaum, Karla Colley, Eddie Galarza, Gabe Spanbauer

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Society’s perception of cannabis has evolved significantly, and the laws that once prohibited it have changed as its popularity has grown. Many individuals have come to regard cannabis as a naturopathic treatment for anxiety although research has shown that acute administration of THC has biphasic effects on anxiety in both humans and rats. It is anxiolytic at low doses and anxiogenic at high doses. However, relatively little research has been done on the long-term effects following exposure throughout critical periods of brain development. The current study examined anxiety behaviors in adults that had been administered a daily oral dose of …

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 Storm Selects Dominique Malonga As Highest Draft Pick Since 2016, Caleb Stipkovits

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

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

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

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 …

Effects Of Novel Fire Regimes On Plant And Animal Communities, Ryan Pienaar

Theses and Dissertations

Human actions are threatening global biodiversity through changes to ecosystems to which species are not well adapted. One of the main pathways by which humans affect change is through altered disturbance regimes. This includes changes in the size, frequency, and severity of wildfires. The impact of wildfires on native plant and animal communities varies across ecosystems as species in a community have adapted relatively predictable fire patterns over time. Changing fire patterns alters successional dynamics that can favor certain species over others and thus have a negative impact on biodiversity. This dissertation evaluates responses of different plant and animal species …

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

Other Publications

No abstract provided.

In Situ Synthesis Of Pbs Shell On Cspbbr3 Qd For Enhanced Stability And Photoluminescence, Noah Pitcher

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Halide perovskite quantum dots (HPQDs) have attracted considerable attention for optoelectronic applications due to their outstanding optical properties, including high photoluminescent quantum yield (PLQY), tunable band gap, high absorption coefficients, etc. However, their practical implementation is limited by poor stability under ambient conditions such as moisture, heat, and light. To overcome these challenges, surface passivation and shelling engineering have emerged as effective strategies to enhance HPQD stability by encapsulating their surface with a protective material. Conventional shelling techniques, however, often face limitations related to lattice mismatch and interfacial incompatibility. In this study, we report the successful synthesis of PbS@CsPbBr3 (shell@core) …

Analysis Of Differentially Expressed Genes (Deg) And Upstream Regulator Proteins Indicates That Inhibition Of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (Tgfb1) Is A Potential Target For Acne Inversa, Weri Veranita, Siva Fauziah, Siti Nurbaya

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

Acne inversa (AI) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, and scarring, primarily in intertriginous areas. This study aims to identify potential therapeutic targets for managing acne inversa based on the analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEG). The expression targets of these genes were then validated for their potential as biomarkers, and upstream regulator proteins (URPs) were identified from the resulting DEG. DEG analysis on the GEO dataset GSE122592 (acne inversa vs. healthy donor skin) revealed five DEG that can serve as biomarkers for acne inversa, with a sensitivity and specificity of (100%). These DEG—IL10, GZMB, …

God’S Got Me:The Intersection Of Faith And Mental Healing, Bre'anna Coleman

Honors Theses

Due to the lack of healthcare accessibility and other factors within the Mississippi Delta, faith and the church is often utilized within African American communities in the area as a form of mental wellness. The Intersection of Faith and Mental Healing was a photo voice methodology project that highlighted how faith and mental healing intersect and impact African Americans within the Mississippi Delta. Through three prompts, six participants discussed mental health and how faith, location, and their identities shaped their views of mental wellness. Five participants were male with one female participant. Their ages ranged from eighteen to sixty five …

Central-Line Dressing Protocols: The Effectiveness Of A Standardized Dressing Change Protocol In Reducing Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (Clabsi) In Critically Ill Patients Requiring Central Lines, Cody Jones, Melissa Marino, Ryan Mcfarland, Asia White, Tracy Mcclinton Dnp, Aprn, Agacnp-Bc, Hget-C, Ebp-C, Margaret Harvey Phd, Aprn, Acnp-Bc, Chfn, Fhrs

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background

In the Intensive Care Units (ICU), central lines are an essential way of life. However, central lines have risks such as central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), which increase hospital stays and mortality. CLABSI significantly impacts patient outcomes in critical care, increases mortality and morbidity, increases medical costs, increases hospital-acquired infections, and reduces hospital reimbursements. Typically, antimicrobial dressing has been associated with decreased mortality and improved CLABSI rates. The scoping review will evaluate the literature and examine the effectiveness of various antimicrobial dressing strategies on CLABSI rates. This study aims to synthesize these findings to develop improved CLABSI prevention protocols …

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.

The First Of All Freedoms: Free Speech, Antisemitism, And Lessons For The Jewish Community From The Dreyfus Affair, Jacob Burns Center For Ethics In The Practice Of Law, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Joel Swansin

2025 Event Invitations

Join us for a thought-provoking talk with Professor Joel Swanson of Sarah Lawrence College as he explores the intense debates over free speech and its boundaries within the French Jewish community during the Dreyfus Affair. At this pivotal time, French Jews debated extensively the question of whether there should be limits on speech in the name of protecting the Jewish community. By examining these historical debates and their outcomes, Professor Swanson will highlight parallels with the current discussions surrounding American Jews, pointing to historical precedents for lessons about how to approach current controversies. This event