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Identify And Quantify The Adverse Effects Of Plastics In Water-Soil-Plant System, Junjie Tang

Student Research Symposium

Plastic pollution has become impossible to ignore.

- Within that roughly 20-year span, we have generated 2.5bn tonnes of plastic waste and each year we produce about 380 million tonnes. More.

- Plastic waste:

(1) beaches

(2) landfills

(3) fruits and vegetables

(4) human organ

Ice Cream, Soda, Cherry On Top: Jump Rope Rhymes In Children's Folklore, Amalia Sepulveda Gridley

Student Research Symposium

The following methods were used for this research project:

• Memories of my own childhood
• Speaking with those close to me about their jump rope experiences
• Academic journals for the purpose of jump rope rhymes

Neural Machine Translation Vs. Computer Assisted Technology: Machine Translation Post Editing Human Quality Assurance, Sarah Aland, Sarah Kane, Kenya Merida Millan

Student Research Symposium

What is neural machine Translation (NMT) and Computer Assisted Technology (CAT)?

An Indigenous Kitchen: Using Design To Preserve Indigenous North American Food Cultures And Edible Plants, Alida Cummings

Student Research Symposium

Examine the causes and the detriment of reduced rood access, loss of knowledge, nutritional deficit, and reliance on imported foods on Indigenous American populations, with emphasis on the Pueblo, Diné, Apache, Hopi, and Zuni peoples of the American Southwest. Examine attempts to restore cultural food knowledge and Indigenous plant cultivation. Examine traditional foodways of the American Southwest. Propose and demonstrate possible solutions brought about by use of architecture and interior design.

Human Centered Design, Alexis Freeman

Student Research Symposium

This research project explores the impact of design on mental and physical health, emphasizing its role within healthcare and therapy settings. Delving into the specific connections between environmental design and human well-being, this study investigates how thoughtful design principles influence quality of life. It also explores the physical health benefits gained from well-designed spaces, access to natural light, ergonomic considerations, and good air quality. Recognizing the holistic approach in Eastern medicine, Haven explores how traditional healing philosophies can connect with modern design principles.

Unique challenges are presented in patient-centered settings. where the impact of design extends beyond aesthetics. Design elements …

Unveiling Mental Health Disparities: An Analysis Of Latino Immigrant Communities In The United States, Ben Higbee, Alex Garces

Student Research Symposium

The problem of mental health in the Anglo-American community is different from the problem of mental health in the Latino immigrant community. In the book The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Villavicencio humanizes illegal immigrants through her portrayal of their lives and individual stories and struggles that other inhabitants of the United States don't normally notice. Numerous illegal immigrants come to the United States alone and one of the effects of being alone and far away from their culture is depression or other mental health conditions. Many other immigrants feel this depression and try to deal with its symptoms …

Musical Play: Ethnomusicology In Childhood, Grace Lefler

Student Research Symposium

What is Musical Play, and why does it matter?

• Musical play is voluntary, improvised, and fun.
• It functions to allow children, especially immigrant children, to express emotions, enter the playframe, and engage in cooperative play.
• Musical play lets children pretend without high social risks, lowering anxiety.

La Lengua: Sociolinguistic Perceptions And Impacts Of The Spanish Language In The U.S., Spencer Mullen, Talon Broadbent, Angela Beutel

Student Research Symposium

Spanish has historically been one of the most prevalent languages spoken in the United States, yet it often faces misconceptions of being "un-American". There is a common misconception that Spanish speakers of Latino descent are predominantly Mexican and presumed to have crossed the border illegally. American culture has historically lumped these diverse communities under broad terms like "Hispanic" or "Latino", neglecting the individuality within. However, this narrative fails to capture the reality of the Latino community, which is comprised of individuals from various countries, each with distinct cultural backgrounds, life experiences, and linguistic practices. This diversity fosters a vibrant and …

How Do Youth Winter Sport Leaders Perceive Disparities In The Intermountain West?, Mitchell R. Olsen

Student Research Symposium

• Winter sport has a unique culture and context in the Intermountain West
• More needs to be done to address disparities across traditionally underserved youth
• This project aims to understand youth sport leaders' perspectives on disparities across race/ ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status

Chateaus Of France: A Study Of Historic Architecture, Kameron Mabbutt

Student Research Symposium

This research project delves into the realm of historical architecture, focusing specifically on the opulent and elegant French Chateau style. The primary aim of this study is to engage in the practice of recreating historically accurate architecture and designs from the French Chateau era, spanning from the Renaissance to the 18th century. Through this endeavor, the project seeks to gain a deeper understanding of period-specific architectural elements that defined the aesthetic of this iconic style.

The research methodology involves a comprehensive examination of archival materials, historical documents, and scholarly publications related to French Chateau architecture. Additionally, hands-on exploration and experimentation …

Social Justice In Design, Baylee Paskett

Student Research Symposium

Access to Healthy Food:

Ensuring that this grocery market offers affordable and high-quality fresh produce will make nutritious food accessible to all residents regardless of income levels. Implementing programs or partnerships that provide subsidies, discounts, or vouchers for low-income individuals or families will provide the locals with healthy food options that are more affordable.

Lady Macbeth, High Schooler: Young Adult (Ya) Retellings Of Shakespeare, Samantha Wallace

Student Research Symposium

Introduction

• William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
• Macbeth (1606)
• Popularity of retellings
• Young Adult (YA) literature

Research Questions

• How do these novels portray Lady Macbeth compared to the original play? Focus on femininity, motivation, violence, & madness
• What are the effects of these portrayals?

Improving Behavioral Health Outcomes Through The Built Environment, Lucinda White

Student Research Symposium

Primary Care Clinic cares for patients from 0-18 years old and specializes in youth needing behavioral health care. The safety and comfort of patients and staff are the most important priority and inform all design decisions. Typical Behavioral Health clinics feel more like a prison than a place of help and healing. The goal of Primary Care Clinic is a safe, comforting, and typical environment for all.

Genome Editing And Biological Weapons: Assessing The Risk Of Misuse, William C. Wells, Katherine Paris

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Reflections On Reading, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

The Weaponisation Of Everything: A Field Guide To The New Way Of War, Joseph Mroszczyk, Mark Galeotti

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Navy Staff Officer’S Guide: Leading With Impact From Squadron To Opnav, Ed Hernandez, Dale C. Rielage

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

The Fall And Rise Of French Sea Power: France’S Quest For An Independent Naval Policy, 1940–1963, Richard Norton, Hugues Canuel

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

An Unwritten Future: Realism And Uncertainty In World Politics, Robert L. Stone, Jonathan Kirshner

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Sparta’S Sicilian Proxy War: The Grand Strategy Of Classical Sparta, 418–413 B.C., Michael Hochberg, Paul A. Rahe

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

The New Makers Of Modern Strategy: From The Ancient World To Thedigital Age, Marc A. Genest, Hal Brands

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965–1968, David Adamic, Mark Moyar

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Laying The Groundwork For Sims—Albert P. Niblack As The First Usn Inspector Of Target Practice, And The Gunnery Revolution Of The U.S. Navy, Andrew K. Blackley

Naval War College Review

Vice Admiral Niblack was a driving force behind the U.S. Navy’s modernization and institutional development at the turn of the last century, even though it is his contemporary and colleague William Sims who is most remembered for that legacy.

Armada: The Spanish Enterprise And England’S Deliverance In 1588, John B. Hattendorf, Colin Martin, Geoffrey Parker

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Island-Hopping With Chinese Characteristics—What The Prc Is Doing In The Pacific Islands, Why It Matters, And Why The Time Has Come To “Block And Build”, Cleo Paskal

Naval War College Review

China’s engagement with western Pacific island nations and its pursuit of influence over their affairs are driven by its conception of comprehensive national power and a need for reliable access from which it might challenge the U.S. military and eventually displace it from the region.

Reluctant Retrenchment—America’S Response To The Rise Of China, Robert S. Ross

Naval War College Review

China’s rise augurs a power transition that challenges the preeminent security position of the United States in East Asia and has led to an incoherent retrenchment that both undermines that position and complicates efforts to recapitalize the Navy to face that challenge effectively.

Oplan 1003v—Operation Iraqi Freedom From A Planner’S Perspective, Don Thieme

Naval War College Review

Unlike the political decision to invade Iraq in 2003 and the violent insurgency that followed, the operational planning that went into the invasion has not been studied granularly. This history of that planning effort offers rich insight both for historians and for planners who may be called on to plan another major conventional combined-arms operation in the future.

President's Forum, Pete Garvin Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, President, Naval War College

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

From The Editors, Carnes Lord Editor, Robert Ayer Managing Editor

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Autumn 2023 Full Issue, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.