Understanding The Sublime: Objective Morality In The Divinity School Address, Nicholas Moyer

Liberty University Research Week

For many, the American Transcendentalist movement carries a connotation of moral subjectivism. It seems only natural, as one of the defining features of the Transcendentalist movement is the emphasis placed on individual experience. However, is this truly the case? This project examines whether a subjectivist view is held by one of the movement’s integral figures, Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his Divinity School Address. This work was chosen because of its significance to the Transcendentalist movement, regarded as an accurate but concise compilation of Emerson’s fundamental assertions, and thus, an accurate representation of his general philosophy. This study was conducted by …

The Looking Glass Self In Film: The Effects Of A Positive Self Image, Rebecca Kicinski

Liberty University Research Week

The theory of the Looking Glass Self suggests that an individual’s self image is socially constructed through interactions with others. Numerous studies support this theory, finding the significance of self image in individual lives as well as the impact that people, or outsiders, around the individuals can have on their self image. Generation Z in particular struggles to maintain a positive self image in the face of others. A close textual analysis of the films It’s a Wonderful Life (1947) and Hugo (2011) will show clearly that the Looking Glass Self is not only relevant despite its age, but also …

“The Most Hopeful Time”: A Contextualization And Evaluation Of Northern Irish Student Activism On The Cusp Of The Troubles, Sadie Deshon

Liberty University Research Week

This paper examines the origins and course of Queen’s University student activism in late-1960s Belfast, on the ‘cusp’ of the Northern Irish Troubles. Many Americans are familiar with the history of student riots in the U.S. in the late 1960s; however, far fewer Americans realize that nearly the entire western world was similarly embroiled in such riots, most of which converged in the year 1968. Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom that seems to defy definition as a political entity (particularly among its own people, who may describe it as a country, region, or province), was not immune …

The Dynamics Of Human Trust In Aviation Automation Technology, Thomas Meyer

Liberty University Research Week

This quantitative, descriptive survey study aims to determine how automation systems' purpose, performance, and process influence US regional airline pilots' trust in automation technology. By investigating human perceptions of trust in automation technology, user education and system technology may be developed to facilitate appropriate use. The roles of a tool are to extend human physical and mental limits and to benefit humans by reducing workload, enhancing safety, and improving the quality of life. Initially considered another tool, as technology developed, it became less mechanical and more intelligent. On the flight deck of an airliner, there are two imperfect entities – …

Annotation Of Hypothetical Genes In Lactococcus Lactis Ssp. Il403, Jennifer A. Tangires

Student Scholar Showcase

The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) harnesses various microbial organisms involved in almost all processes of physiological homeostasis, among these are lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These bacteria, almost all of which belong to the order Lactobacillales, are able to produce lactic acid, and play an important role in food preservation because they produce bacteriocins. Bacteriocins are antimicrobial proteins that are used to fight off related bacteria in their environment that are competing for the same resources. This study focuses on a specific LAB strain, Lactococcus lactis ssp. IL1403 where 21.9% of its predicted genes have not yet been assigned a function. …

Short & Long-Term Consequences Of Cannabis Intake & Differences Between Occasional & Chronic Frequent Cannabis Use, Marilyn Huestis

Oxford ICSB

As the medicalization and legalization of the United States continues to increase it is important to understand the short- and long-term consequences of cannabis use. The endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitter system is critical for the appropriate functioning of survival functions including hunger, body temperature control, memory and reproduction. When individuals use cannabis, they hijack the normal functioning of the system that attempts to maintain homeostasis. The most important short-term consequence of cannabis use is the morbidity and mortality of driving under the influence of cannabis. Also, legalization reduced the perception of risk of using cannabis that leads to higher adolescent and …

Superintelligence And Suicide, Ricky Mouser

Midwest Ethics Symposium

No abstract provided.

Artificial Intelligence, Human Cognition, And Human Rights: Employee Infantilization And Organized Immaturity With Bossware Platforms, Jo Ann Oravec

Midwest Ethics Symposium

No abstract provided.

Blast Injuries In Disaster Medicine, Robbie K. Paul

Student Scholar Showcase

Disaster medicine is a division of medical care focused on immediate action in the field. Blast injuries can cause extreme injuries on impact meaning disaster medicine needs to be quick, efficient, and effective as possible. Medical professionals are facing an increase in blast-related injuries (Wolf et al., 2009). The military, paramedics, and organizations like the Red Cross use this branch of medicine. Blast injuries come from explosions caused by IEDs, pipe bombs, and household items malfunctioning. There is always room for improvement in medical care. How can we better understand the mechanism of injuries from blast explosions and improve disaster …

"'What The Suffering Was Like': Digital Affect In The Act Up Oral History Project, Margaret Sullivan

Remembrance: A Journal of Queer Culture, Information, and Preservation

This article considers The ACT UP Oral History Project as an affective site that renders visible the impact of loss and suffering. Focusing on the archive’s filmic and computer-mediated interviews, and placing both in conversation with memory and queer identity studies, I demonstrate that the Oral History Project, as a discursive space, invites its audience into a felt physical contact with grief, loss, anger, and rage.

Program And Schedule For Ku Inspires, April 17 2024., Undergraduate Research Office, Kutztown University

KU Inspires! Undergraduate Research Day

Conference featuring Undergraduate and Graduate Research done at Kutztown University by Kutztown University students. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Art Is Like Skateboarding, Sage Chapman

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Infinity Fruit, Delaney Pickering

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

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Paper Use At Bryant, Paulina Herrara

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

La Sagrada Familia: A Journey Inside, Jose Pablo Davila

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Experiencing And Experienced, Acadia Joniec

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Tattooing As A Form Of Self-Expression, Bam Larrow

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Fashion Through Elton John, Hannah Smith

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Is It Me?, Jillian Sylvia

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Shadows Of Song: Taylor Swift's Lyrical Messages, Kyle Brown

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Bryant University Research And Engagement Day Schedule, Bryant University

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Maternal And Child Health Tracking System: A Remote Monitoring Tool, Swathika Kothmiri, Pranavi Yerram, Hema Surya, Teja Bhargavi

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

2024 Reday Awards, Bryant University

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

A New Way Forward For Cannabidiol (Cbd) And Other Hemp Products, Patrick Cournoyer

Oxford ICSB

The FDA announced that existing regulatory frameworks for foods and supplements are not appropriate for cannabidiol (CBD). Given the available evidence, it is not apparent how CBD products could meet safety standards for dietary supplements or food additives. A new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks.

Opening Remarks For “Cannabis: Current Status And Future Outlook”, Cassandra Taylor

Oxford ICSB

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of Rti As A Part Of Multi-Tiered Systems Of Support: What Teachers, Administrators, And Teacher Educators Need To Know, Susan Polirstok, Joseph A. Hogan

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is an outgrowth of Response to Intervention (RtI). The various systems of support for students and school communities provided through these programs are integral to modern education and embedded in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004. While there are many benefits to the implementation of MTSS and RtI, there are various obstacles that can hinder successful intervention programs. The absence of consensus across districts and states with respect to program development and implementation creates confusion. This article addresses considerations and concerns related to MTSS and RtI. Discussed are underlying principles, challenges …

The Inclusion Of Classroom-Related Dispositions In Teacher Evaluations, David K. Griffin

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

This paper examines various approaches to evaluating the classroom teacher and discusses the inclusion of dispositions in the evaluation process. A random sample of 150 teachers were asked to complete an online survey focusing on the inclusion of dispositions in their formal evaluations. They were asked to report what specific dispositions were evaluated, and if the specific dispositions were operationally defined. A summary of their responses to the survey items is discussed.

“Don’T Call On Me!”: Mediating Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Mathematics Anxiety In A Problem-Based Classroom, Christina Koehne, Wenyen Huang, Nataly Chesky

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

This study aims to understand the ways in which problem-based teaching in a mathematics content course can alleviate pre-service elementary school teachers' mathematics anxiety. The significance of this work is to help increase the content and pedagogical knowledge of mathematics education, as outlined in STEM policies. Using a mixed method approach, the teachers-researchers explore what methods, procedures, and other perhaps unknown variables, helped pre-service elementary teachers decrease their mathematics anxiety during two mathematics content courses. The findings illuminate five major themes the authors discuss, which are illustrated by rich descriptions of students’ narratives and interviews. Given the importance of mathematics …

Teachers' Experiences Of Using Play And Al's Pals To Teach Socio-Emotional Skills Through Coaching Support Models, Deborah Tamakloe, Elizabeth Powers, Alisa Landis, Lori Mccracken

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Interactive teaching strategies provide opportunities for engaging children in discussing difficult concepts such as socio-emotional wellbeing and wide range of ideas about their social and personal lives. However, few studies have explored preschool teachers’ efficacy of using coaching through ‘Play and puppetry programs as approaches to developing children’s emotional regulation, socio-emotional learning and wellbeing. This paper reports on a “Labyrinth Project” aimed to gain in-depth understandings of preschool teachers’ experiences and perspectives pertaining to their efficacy of using play and puppetry as tools to promote children’s emotional learning and development. The results showed that despite early challenges with the use …

Cultivating Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Approaches To Social And Emotional Learning For Students With Or At-Risk For Emotional And Behavioral Dis/Abilities, Sharde Theodore, Lindsay Romano, Fanica Young, Danica Moise, Tahnee Wilder

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

School policies are largely driven by perceptions and expectations for how students should behave academically and socially, yet these practices often lack the cultural relevance and sustainability required to support racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse (RELD) students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral dis/orders (EBD). Similarly, many evidence-based practices for behavior do not consider internalizing behaviors (e.g., anxiety, toxic stress), exemplifying a critical need for equitable practices aimed at supporting the prosocial and emotional needs of RELD students with or at risk for EBD. Given the multifaceted social, emotional, and behavioral needs of RELD students with or at …