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Alder Grove Charter School, Ivory Rose Browning

IdeaFest 2025

Connected to Alder Grove Charter School through the College Corps program, Fellow Ivory Rose B. serves as a secondary support specialist for high school students. As a hybrid homeschool, Alder Grove blends class support with personalized learning, empowering both families and students. Ivory’s role led her to join the Community Engagement Initiative (CEI), which aims to transform education from the inside out. Through CEI, Alder Grove involves leadership, students, and community members in shared decision-making. Ivory supports this work as both a chaperone and active community member, helping students raise their voices and shape their learning environment.

Morning Fuel: How Breakfast Timing And Composition Influence Cognitive Performance And Critical Thinking In College Students, Tyler Ruys

IdeaFest 2025

This project explores how the timing and nutritional content of breakfast impacts cognitive performance in college students, with a focus on critical thinking and memory. Findings suggest that eating a balanced, protein-rich breakfast within 1–2 hours of waking significantly enhances mental clarity and task performance.

More Trees, More Birds?, River Rodriquez

IdeaFest 2025

No abstract provided.

Elucidating The Relationship Between Water Quality And Antibiotic Resistance Of Rainwater Microbes Across Western Humboldt County, Theo Murphy, Eve Wendley, Justice Laskowski, Tyler Parades

IdeaFest 2025

This study serves to address the question: Is there a correlation between water quality and antibiotic resistance in microbes isolated from rainwater throughout varying coastal environments? We hypothesize that there is a correlation between water quality and incidence of antibiotic resistance in rainwater isolates, measured by directly comparing fecal coliform concentration to the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of each rainwater isolate. We additionally expect to see higher concentrations of fecal coliforms in the rainwater than is safe to ingest as established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency drinking water standards.

Native Bee Diversity And Floral Host Preferences, Annette Moulay, Selena Conner

IdeaFest 2025

Native bees provide crucial and efficient pollination services (Kremin, 2002). However, habitat fragmentation due to urban sprawl can contribute to native bee biodiversity loss (Hung, 2017). The College of the Canyons Buzz team used native bee diversity as a proxy for biodiversity and conducted research on native bee diversity on both of our college facilities and at nearby locations from April 2022 through July 2024. 213 bees across 5 families and 18 genera were collected from the Valencia campus, and floral hosts were documented. The goal was to attain an initial Shannon’s H diversity Index for the Valencia campus with …

Effects Of High Screen Time Usage On Social-Emotional Development In Children Under Twelve, Morgan Lopez, Elisah Cox, Jacob Silva Sanchez, Khyla Bennett

IdeaFest 2025

Analysis of 12 research articles about the developmental and psychological effects of high screen time usage in children under the age of 12.

Effects Of Anthropogenic Disturbance On Waterfowl At The Arcata Marsh, Joseph Meihak

IdeaFest 2025

A study was undertaken at the Arcata Marsh to determine how various anthropogenic disturbances affected waterfowl within ponds that have publicly accessible trails surrounding them. The disturbance types observed included walkers, walkers with dogs, bikers, and runners. A bird would be considered disturbed if it stopped its previous behavior to move away from a disturbance or become vigilant and observe the disturbance. The distance between the disturbance and the bird was then recorded to determine if a certain type of disturbance caused a disruption of behavior at further or closer distances. The type of waterfowl was recorded to determine if …

The Centerline Presumption And Easements: A Property Owner's Guide To Understanding Property Rights In Land Ownership Disputes For Inverse Condemnation Lawsuits, Grant Houske

Law Student Works

In this Pathfinder guide, you will find a comprehensive analysis concerning the legal doctrine known as the centerline presumption combined with easements as two foundational requirements to establish liability as a basis for landowner property rights in asserting claims for an inverse condemnation claim/ "takings" claim, or quiet title lawsuits.

The research for this pathfinder will include history on the evolution of the centerline presumption, the "strip and gores" doctrine, easements, and the application of an easement with respect to potential ownership rights in real property subject to the possible application of the centerline presumption where a property owner can …

Concealed Carry And The Right To Self Defense In Missouri, Andrew Stafford Ii

Law Student Works

Firearm regulation, both nationally and in Missouri, sits at the center of ongoing constitutional debate and evolving public policy. Missouri’s legal landscape reflects a significant shift over the past two decades. The state moved from a traditional permit-based concealed carry system to a broad permitless carry framework that allows most adults to carry concealed firearms without a permit. This shift follows major developments in federal Second Amendment case law, including District of Columbia v. Heller, McDonald v. Chicago, and New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, as well as Missouri’s 2014 constitutional amendment requiring courts to evaluate restrictions …

Black Humboldt An Impactful Mission, Nauselle Gleglaud

IdeaFest 2025

As a College Corps Fellow, I supported Black Humboldt, a nonprofit uplifting Black and Brown communities in Humboldt County. I focused on behind-the-scenes work designing flyers, managing outreach, organizing files, and tracking expenses which gave me insight into the thoughtful planning behind inclusive, community-rooted spaces. This experience showed me that even administrative tasks can meaningfully support grassroots work. Black Humboldt’s mission highlights how intentional care fosters belonging, amplifies underrepresented voices, and redefines solidarity in rural areas

Should Mdma Be Used As Treatment For Psychological Disorders, Ashley Erbeck, Claire Gurries, Derek Ray, Emily Giandana, Adam Ibarra, Brandilynn Villarreal

IdeaFest 2025

Our presentation is on whether or not MDMA should be used as a therapeutic tool in psychological disorders. If so, are they beneficial? Are they dangerous and pose potential risks, etc.? We compiled 15 separate articles to produce our findings and conclusions.

Beyond The Five Finger Discount: Monetary Motivations Behind Shoplifting, Emma Frerichs, Povheng Yam,, Shairy Jimenez-Delgado, Kristin Kearney, Christianne Ablan, Camille Burns, Carlotta Koehler, Miranda Connelly, Aiden Ott, Amanda C. Hahn

IdeaFest 2025

Social media has been used to share individual hauls of shoplifted items. Research suggests an evolutionary perspective for this behavior, suggesting mate-relevance. Images were collected using Tumblr search tags to examine the cost of stolen mate-relevant verses non-mate-relevant items posted online. The results demonstrate that mating-relevant items are significantly more expensive than non-mating-relevant items. Although the average prices of the stolen items were not significantly high for either category, the differences suggest a mating-relevant strategy for displaying shoplifted items.

Great And Snowy Egrets Observed Showing Greater Strike Rate And Movement In Estuarine Habitats When Foraging, Riyanna De La Rosa

IdeaFest 2025

Examining foraging behavior of Great and Snowy Egrets in wetland environments. Two study sites, the Arcata Bay and the Salt Marsh, were examined in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Comparisons were made examining their strike rates, success, rates, movement patterns, and location preferences while taking into consideration the wetland composition of the two study sites.

Temporal Habitat Usage Of Columbian Black-Tailed Deer Across Urban-Wildland Interfaces In Arcata, California, Jaret Cross

IdeaFest 2025

In this study, we used motion-sensing camera traps to track deer’s habitat use in and out of urban areas, measuring key explanatory abiotic factors influencing their occurrence. The study took place in the public parks and community forest in Arcata, California.

Interspecific Competition Increases The Foraging Activity In Great Blue Herons (Ardea Herodias), Thalia Contreras

IdeaFest 2025

How successful great blue herons are with their feeding strategies and how anthropogenic factors may influence behavior in the ardeids.

Human Activity Influence On Shorebird Flushing And Foraging Along Humboldt Bay Coastal Beaches, Cindy E. Chavez

IdeaFest 2025

This project focuses on the interaction between recreational use of local coastal beaches and shorebird disturbance patterns. Flight initiation distances and alert behaviors in relation to the proximity of humans, dogs, or other natural disturbances are observed to approximate recreational impact on shorebird foraging.

Hypertension In Incarcerated Adults, Jennifer Dreyer

IdeaFest 2025

The issue of high blood pressure in jails calls for innovative techniques to screen, intervene, and educate about cardiovascular health. There are many patients that arrive under duress, intoxicated, or have pre-existing hypertension. Most do not seek treatment for hypertension due to a lack of obvious symptoms. If a patient is found to be hypertensive, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions must be implemented. It is important to distinguish individual risk factors and social needs to develop patient-centered care plans. High blood pressure management is a definitively complex issue in correctional healthcare, especially for those who experience health inequity.

Effects Of Weight Management Techniques On Female Athletes' Mental Health In Weight-Class Sports, Paige Cato-Stahl

IdeaFest 2025

This project explored the psychological effects of weight management techniques on female athletes in weight-class sports. Drawing from personal experience in MMA and jiu-jitsu, I conducted a literature review to examine how weight cutting impacts mental health. Findings revealed high rates of anxiety, emotional burnout, disordered eating, and long-term distress. The research emphasizes the need for mental health support, athlete-centered interventions, and policy reform to protect female athletes from the unseen psychological costs of making weight.

Genome Compartmentalization Of Effector Genes In Phytophthora, Charlie Deible, Oscar M. Vargas Dr.

IdeaFest 2025

Plants and their pathogens are often described as being in an "evolutionary arms race" that allows them to continue their survival. Effector molecules, which are what pathogens use to combat plant defenses, are encoded by genes that have often been observed to be located in more dense parts of the genome, providing a potential mechanism to accumulate more mutations than other genes. In this project, I used several statistical models to quantify the compartmentalization of effector genes. Understanding the genomes of some of the world's most devastating pathogens can inform the development of mitigation strategies that target stable characters which …

Queer Humboldt Representation Through Service, Galina Berger, Angela Shumard, Madison Verba

IdeaFest 2025

No abstract provided.

Pyromania From A Forensic Psychology Perspective, Claudia Cress, Olivia Beck, Nix Helms, Kaylee Walrath

IdeaFest 2025

Our research project is about pyromania from the perspective of forensic psychology. Ranging from the diagnosis to what could lead to diagnosis. We also talk about how there needs to be early intervention programs that can prevent those who suffer from pyromania from ending up in prisons or other facilities.

The Effects Of Outdoor Physical Therapy Sessions On Depression And Overall Recovery Rate In Elderly Patients, Elizabeth H. Cameron

IdeaFest 2025

This research explores how integrating outdoor environments into elderly rehabilitation programs may improve patient outcomes. Traditional rehabilitation often occurs in clinical indoor settings, but growing evidence suggests natural environments can enhance physical recovery and mental health. This study investigates whether outdoor therapy positively influences mobility, endurance, mood, and stress levels in elderly patients, aiming to highlight the potential for nature-based rehabilitation practices.

Mckinleyville High School, Lorenzo Almond

IdeaFest 2025

No abstract provided.

2025 Winter - Friendly Correspondence Newsletter, Courtright Memorial Library

Friends of the Library

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• Archive Renovation Fundraiser
• LSP Migration
• New Art Gallery Pieces
• Otterbein Singers
• Spring Library Events
• Common Book 2025

Resource Assessment Report No. 1: Mid-West Scallop Resource 2024 Assessment, Jason How, Arani Chandrapavan, Rachel Marks

Resource Assessment Reports

The Mid-West Scallop Resource (Resource) is only accessed by the Abrolhos Islands Mid-West Trawl Managed Fishery (AIMWTMF). The AIMWTMF is the second largest scallop fishery in Western Australia. Access is limited to the 10 licences granted to access the Resource, which are managed through a range of, gear controls, catch rates and seasonal closures. They access saucer scallops, Ylistrum balloti (formerly Amusium balloti) using otter trawls fished over predominantly sand. The fishery was certified by the Marine Stewardship Council in 2021, with the fishery entering re-certification in 2026.

In 2024, 95.7 t meat weight (478.5 t whole weight) of saucer …

Knowledge, Perception And Acceptability Of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Among Moroccan Medical Students, Safa Ibork, Asmaa Naim, Mohamed Khalis, Soumaya Rafii, Abire Allaoui

Health Sciences

Background:

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality in Morocco. In October 2022, the Ministry of Health introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into the national immunization program. This study aimed to assess knowledge, satisfaction, and acceptability regarding HPV infection and vaccination among Moroccan medical students.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2021 and July 2022 among fifth-year and higher medical students from all nine Moroccan medical universities. Data were collected through an online questionnaire and analyzed descriptively and analytically.

Results: A total of 636 students participated …

Journal For The Philosophical Study Of Education, Allan Johnston, Guillemette C. Johnston

Research Resources

J P S E Journal for the Philosophical Study of Education

Vol. 5 (2025)

Editors:

Allan Johnston, Columbia College Chicago

Guillemette Johnston, DePaul University

Special Symposium Editor:

Sabrina Bacher, Universität Innsbruck

Outside Readers:

Marina Bacher, Universität Innsbruck

Sabrina Bacher, Universität Innsbruck

Erica Hagström. Luléa University of Technology

Christian Kraler, Universität Innsbruck

Elias Schwieler, Stockholm University

The Society for the Philosophical Study of Education

003. C.E. Seashore (1926-27) [Biography], Iowa Academy Of Science.

Presidents of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Programs And Courses Catalog 2025-2026, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

Contents:

Academic Calendar ... 5
General Information ... 7
The University and Its Programs ... 7
Academic Structure ... 9
Admission Requirements ... 16
Enrollment and Registration Procedures ... 21
Fees and Financial Aid ... 22
Student Life ... 28
University Facilities and Educational Services ... 33
The Fine and Performing Arts at UNI ... 39
Academic Regulations ... 44
Undergraduate Information and Degree Requirements ... 61
Graduate Information, Admission, Academic Regulations, and Degree Requirements ... 81
List of Programs by Department ... 111
Department of Accounting ... 118
Department of Applied Engineering ... 121
Department of Art and Graphic …

Committed To Evidence. Focused On Impact.—Annual Report 2024, Population Council

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.