Education Commons^™

Safety Of Nebulization Of Allogenic Alpha-2 Macroglobulin In Horses, Annabel J. Phipps, Pedro Depedro

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Horses suffering from inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), develop lower airway inflammation, resulting in an obstruction of the bronchioles. This obstruction is associated with the following clinical signs: coughing, airway mucus accumulation, increased respiratory effort at rest and exercise intolerance. (Couetil et al., 2016)

IAD affects horses of all ages including young athletic horses. However, RAO mainly affects horses over 7 years of age. The common treatment for RAO includes corticosteroids, bronchodilators, and meticulously adjusting the environment to lower dust particles.

Allogenic Alpha-2 macroglobulin has shown to have anti-inflammatory properties when injected in joint and soft …

Potential Of Topical Applications In Managing Navicular Disease: A Review And Exploration, Elena Verdecchia, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Equine navicular disease is the chronic degradation of the navicular bone and surrounding tissues in the hoof (Tucker , 2022). Bone naturally degrades and regenerates itself at the same rate but horses with navicular disease have their navicular bone degrade at a faster rate than the body can regenerate it (Purica, 2020).

Symptoms As the navicular bone begins to disappear all aspects of the hoof are negatively impacted causing pain to radiate from the bone. The pain caused by navicular disease is the most common cause of forelimb lameness in horses.

Who is Affected? Although all horses can develop navicular …

Triplett Creek Watershed: Comparison Between 2009 And 2023 Escherichia Coli And Coliform Bacteria Levels, Emily Morgan, Heavenly Mays, Geoffrey W. Gearner

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Since 2009-2010, the Triplett Creek Watershed has continually produced samples that are inadequate for their designated uses according to the Kentucky Division of Water. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the density of various bacteria in 14 different sample sites, specifically Escherichia coli, using both 2009 and 2023 data. This study occurred over 5 months with 6 different sampling events that took place from August to October 2023. By using and following the proper protocol for the IDEXX Quanti-Tray 2000, we were able to identify the total coliform and total E. coli (CFU/100 ml - MPN) …

The Cosmic X-Ray Background Nanosatellite 3: A Student Lead Cubesat Mission, Ian Warford, Brannon Jones, Benjamin Malphrus

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring", Canaan Thacker, Jared Vise, Caleb Hammond, Douglas S. Mock

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Rachel Carson's 1962 publication of "Silent Spring" is often cited as one of the most influential pieces of media in American environmental legislation. Carson, who spent the majority of her career working for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, was inspired to write "Silent Spring" due to a heightened level of environmental concern regarding modem agricultural practices. The issue at hand was America's increasing reliance on chemical pesticides, with Carson specifically targeting dichlorodiphenyl- dichloroethane (DDT) as among the worst defenders. These chemicals weaken natural defenses and wreak havoc upon wildlife populations. Carson's publication and its willingness to openly share …

Fungi In A Warmer World: Preliminary Findings On The Zhangpu Biota Of Southeastern China, Margaret Alden, Erdoo Mongol, Limi Mao, Jen O'Keefe

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The Fungi in a Warmer World Project (FiaWW) is a multi-national project focused on developing a fossil fungal proxy for ecological and climatological change that can then be applied to future forecast behaviors of global fungas (fungal assemblages within an ecosystem). It is focusing on the Miocene Climate Optimum (MCO), 18-13 million years ago, because it is the SSP2-4.5 best-analog for end-21st century warming and Koppen-Geiger climate class distributions (IPCC, 2021; Beck et al., 2023). To develop a robust proxy, fungi are being examined from global MCO sites, including many lagerstatten, such as the Fotan Fm:s Zhangpu Biota, as fossil …

The Mystery Of Seresto Collars, Katheryne Argueta, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Elanco Animal Health's (EAH) Seresto collars are used to protect canines and felines from common lxodids (ticks) and Siphonaptera (fleas). They work by slowly releasing the active ingredients onto the pet's skin throughout eight months. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed there have been a total of 100,000 incidents, 2,700 deaths in canines and felines, and 894 cases of harm to humans due to the use of Seresto collars. However, the link between these incidents and Seresto collars remains unclear. This literature review investigates the potential harm of Seresto collars. It compares the effects of major active ingredients, …

Opioid Administration And Safe Handling; A Quality Improvement Project, Paige Caird, Shalyn West, Brooklyn Philips, Keana Meriwether, Madison White, Caleb Williams, Suzi White

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Since 1999, drug overdoses have taken the lives of over 1 million people. Of the 23.5 million Americans needing substance abuse treatment, only 11 % seek help. While attending clinics at a large, urban teaching hospital, opioids were inappropriately handled. Many nurses spend every shift administering more than 50 medications which accounts for 40% of their time on the unit.

Examining How Distance From A Hospital Can Impact Maternal Health, Madison Beam, Lisa Shannon

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The goal of the study was to recognize how distance may be a factor in the already large gap between the maternal health disparity of rural and urban women.

The Beauty And Legacy Of Black Gospel Music, Brianna Dorsey, Eric Brown

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

My objective in studying Black Gospel music was to understand the styles, history, and impact of the genre on American culture. I studied multiple different songs by composers of different backgrounds and ages so that I could understand the styles and techniques of different composers. As I listened, I also was challenged to use my ear training and part writing skills that I learned throughout my music theory and music reading classes to transcribe the music first on paper and then on Musescore. This transcription application allows for quick and easy notation as well as playback so that I could …

A Protocol To Reduce Falls Associated With Setting Bed Alarms: A Quality Improvement Project, Kristina Vaughn, Alyndra Meade, Ella White, Autumn Cole, Jaylyn Whaley, Suzi White

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Inappropriate and noncompliance with setting bed alarms can lead to an increased risk of falls in a large urban teaching hospital. In return, this can lead to injury and an increased cost for patients if they must have a longer stay in the hospital due to potential injuries. The main problem is healthcare employees may not be compliant in ensuring bed alarms are set and in the appropriate zone which can stem from forgetfulness or that doing so is a nuisance. Another factor that plays a role in noncompliance is alarm fatigue. The constant beeping of bed alarms can be …

Measuring The Blazhko Effect In Rr Lyrae Variable Stars, Gianna Federico, Jennifer Birriel, Ronald Wilhelm

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Pulsating variable stars are stars that physically grow and shrink, causing them to periodically change in brightness in the night sky. In most cases, this change occurs very regularly, however some stars exhibit the Blazhko Effect (BE), which causes a gradual increase and decrease in the magnitude and time between brightness peaks. In some stars, this gradual change can itself vary in period and amplitude, which is known as a modulated BE. The cause of the BE is unknown. This research project aims to identify stars with a modulated BE, which may provide clues into its cause. We used the …

Testing Of Multiple Floor Isolated Model Buildings Under Earthquake Conditions, Ryan Justice, Hunter Cook, Tathagata Ray

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

In the face of earthquakes, occupants of buildings are at risk of injury or death, even with the current gold standard i.e., base isolation for earthquake protection in place. Base isolation separates the superstructure of a building from its foundation using isolators. This allows for the building to rock back and forth independently of the foundation. This is capable of protecting the building from structural damage, but damage to nonstructural components of the building is still very common. This can lead to grave injuries or even death to occupants, especially occupants of hospitals. In the event of an earthquake1 equipment …

Development Of A Dna Barcoding Protocol To Identify Previously Unknown Populations Of Forelius (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), In Kentucky, Danika Da Fieno, Josiah Kilburn, Jonah Gibson, Jack Mcfarland, David Payton

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

In 2021, we started an initiative to sample the ants of Kentucky called the Kentucky Ant Project (KYAP). As part of our efforts to sample ants in the state, we need to be able to identify them! Usually, this is done by examining the morphology of ant specimens, but it's incredibly difficult, or impossible to identify some ants with current morphological identification resources. To remedy this, we decided to develop a genetic protocol to assist in identifying these ants.

One such problematic ant to identify with morphology is Forelius, which is a genus of generalist foraging species. When we gave …

Presidential Debates And Substantive Responses, Michelle Lopez, Brady Lawson, Grace Funke, Douglas Mock

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Analysis over the extent to which televised presidential debates influence the learning of watchers or aid in information gathering about the candidates has already been done. The intention of this research is to examine the content of presidential debates to determine whether the quality of statements in presidential debates changed and to examine the extent to which viewers analyze the responses of the candidates. A ranking system has been created for the purposes of this research that ranks candidate's responses to a question posed by the moderator on a scale of "zero" to "four", with "four" being the presence of …

Detecting The Level Of Scrap Metal Discard From Cnc Machines Using Capacitive Sensors, Isaac Vanderpool, Gunnar Gross, Ollie Uusikartano, Tyler Ward, Kouroush Jenab, Jorge Ortega-Moody

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

A CNC machine is a machine comprised of a motorized and maneuverable tool and platform that are controlled by a computer according to specific inputs. Our machine are a metal mill (which cuts into metal pieces form the top) and a metal lathe (which cuts into metal pieces from the side). Attached to each of these machines is a waste bin that holds discarded metal and debris from that machines. This bin fills up often and quickly and if it isn't cleared out regularly and cause a build of metal scraps inside the machine and resulting in major malfunctions.

Analysis Of The Neurophysiological Responses Of Lumbricina: An Invertebrate Model For Stem Education, Ragan Adkins, Bryce Allen, Michael Fultz

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The Invertebrates, specifically lumbricina, can serve as a model system for science education when studying neuron viability and the impact of various drugs on conduction velocity within the nervous system. Earthworms prove to be ideal candidates due to their easily stimulated and measurable large axon bundles. Earthworms are also inexpensive, noncontroversial, and easily sedated, making them suitable for STEM learning. Each earthworm underwent a standardized anesthetization procedure with an ethanol and water mixture before being placed on a nerve bath. They were then stimulated by an electrode to gather a control action potential. By measuring the speed at which …

Biogeographic Distribution Patterns Of Lichens In Carter Caves State Resort Park, Carter County, Kentucky, Darion C. Ball, /Allen C. Risk

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Lichens are composite organisms exhibiting a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae. Biogeography is the study of the geographical distribution patterns of living things. This poster aims to examine the biogeographic patterns of the lichens in Carter Caves State Resort Park {CCSRP), Carter County, Kentucky. In seeking potential patterns occurring in the species this furthers research on the topic and assists in identifying species based on historical biogeographical distribution data.

Reproductive Cycle Of The Highland Shiner (Notropis Micropteryx) In Rockcastle County, Kentucky, Zoe Baker, Caitlyn Senters, David J. Eisenhour

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The Highland Shiner, Notropis micropteryx, is a minnow species common in the Green, Cumberland, and Tennessee river drainages and usually inhabits rocky riffles (Eisenhour and Eisenhour 2004). Despite the Highland Shiner's prevalence in this area, little published information exists describing the life history of this minnow species. Although N micropteryx is a small fish, attention must be given to its biology, as changes in its abundance are likely to affect other members of its aquatic community. Population and life cycle fluctuations can also be a reliable indicator of greater ecosystem health.

Impact Of Year And Animal Origin On Key Factors Of Ewe Longevity, Audrey Burton, Jacob Lebrun, Flint Harrelson, Patricia Harrelson

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The MSU sheep flock is an Innovation Flock in the Sheep GEMS project through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Sheep GEMS project is a national, multi-breed project that is focused on evaluating different sheep breeds and their longevity in different climates. As a participant, we collect/send raw data that is compiled. Our preliminary data from the 2022 (Year 1 ), 2023 (Year 2), and 2024 (Year 3) lambing seasons have been included. We collected measurements from Katahdin ewes (n = 46; 1-5 years old). We measured fecal egg counts (FEC), FAMACHA scores, body condition scores (BCS), teat and udder scores. …

Predicting The Reactions Of Cs2 ,Ocs, And Co2 With Group Iv And Group Vi Transition Metal Oxides, Marissa Blair, David A. Dixon, Zachary R. Lee

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Overview:

• Electronic structure methods are being used to study the addition of CS2. OCS and CO2 to Group IV (MO2)n and Group VI (MO3)n (n = 1, 2, 3) nanoclusters, beginning with the MO2 and MO3 monomers according to a "bottom-up" approach.

• Physisorption is a process in which molecules bind through Van der Waals interactions. The enthalpies of these reactions are rather low, and these interactions are usually favored at lower temperatures.

• Chemisorption is adsorption in which chemical bonds are broken and/or formed therefore, an entirely new chemical species is formed.

• CS2 OCS and CO2 absorbed …

Growth And Reproduction Of The Popeye Shiner (Notropis Ariommus) In The Rockcastle River, Kentucky, Shelbie Black, Jared Vise, David J. Eisenhour

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The Popeye Shiner (Notropis ariommus) occupies gravel runs and flowing pools of clear creeks and small rivers throughout the Ohio River basin, but has declined in many areas. The Popeye Shiner is a small silvery minnow with characteristically large eyes (Figure 1). Despite being a candidate for the endangered species list (Department of the Interior, 2011 ), little life-history data have been published, which are needed to make conservation management decisions.

Notropis ariommus is categorized by the American Fisheries Society as a vulnerable minnow species (Warren et al, 2000). These fishes were previously known from Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, but …

Lvermectin Toxicity In Border Collies, Rachel Bell, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

lvermectin is used in dogs and cats as a preventive medicine against heartworms. It is also used as a treatment for other parasites. lvermectin can be administered through tablets, topical liquid or injectable liquid. Some dog breeds such as border collies or sheepdogs have a sensitivity to the medication. The only safe heartworm preventive collies can take is Interceptor. But why? This is because lvermectin and other heartworm preventives have the drug Loperamide in them. They put it in there to reduce gastrointestinal secretions. However, some collies and other dog breeds have a MDR1 mutation specifically the gene ABCB1-1delta mutation …

Decreasing Distractions For Medication Safety: A Quality Improvement Project, Arielle Debloois, Michelle Mcclave

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Medication errors are the most common medical error that exists according to The Joint Commission (2023). Distractions during medication passes are one of the common ways that medication errors occur. From experience with a medication error on a telemetry unit, I sought to find ways to prevent these errors from occurring through the avoidance of distractions.

Review Of Adverse Effects Of Sunscreens On Coral Health, Lillian Crumback, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

This study examined the potential effects of sunscreen on coral health through a review of scientific literature. This is important because coral reefs hold a significant amount of the marine life in the ocean and contribute to the filtering of CO2 in our atmosphere.

A Brief Review Of A Regional Healthcare Clinical Practice Protocol: The Abcdef Bundle, Joelle Craft, Michelle Mcclave

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

A brief review of a clinical practice protocol was performed with two purposes: to critically evaluate a clinical protocol in use to determine if it supports scholarly practice, and to address opportunities for change in practice to meet current guidelines.

The Society of Critical Care Medicine originated the intensive care unit (ICU) Liberation Bundle. The bundle was part of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption (PADIS) in Adult Patients in the ICU. Its purpose is to reduce the occurrence of delirium and weakness in adults during their stay and …

Coming Together To Hurt Our Rivals: Schadenfreude's Impact On Brand Communities, Maggie Fegenbush, Lucas Lunt

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

This research addresses this question by using data from X, formerly Twitter, to examine schadenfreude as a potential mechanism driving online liking behavior. Specifically, we look at likes on X posts including final score graphics posted by four specific NFL teams across the 2023 NFL season.

Examining The Relationship Between Gender And Anxiety Levels, Lacey Estep, Monica Himes

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Anxiety is a prevalent problem in our society, and it negatively affects many adults in the United States every year. The National Health Survey, which was conducted in 2019, found that 15.6% of adults experienced anxiety symptoms within the past two weeks of when the survey was given (Terlizzi & Villarroel, 2019). That means that approximately 1 in 6 adults aged 18 and over in the United States are experiencing psychological impairment. This large population of adult Americans experiencing anxiety raises the curiosity about the factors that play a role in anxiety, including whether or not gender has an effect …

The Correlation Between Past Trauma And Future Opioid Use Disorder, Iesha Elam, Monica Himes

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

According to data collected by BMC Public Health, from a total of 211,376 across 34 states, 5 7 .8% of people have experienced at least 1 adverse childhood event (Giano et al., 2020). Trauma affects many aspects of an individual's life including emotional regulation, relationships with others, and even their sense of self (Ayers, 2020). The current study evaluated the correlation between adverse childhood experiences and the future onset of substance use disorder with a particular focus on opioid use disorder: This study used the results of self-reporting surveys completed by 44 participants to examine the possible relationship between people …

Withaferin A And Alzheimer's Disease: A Review, Donovan Justice, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the buildup of amyloid-beta (AB) protein in the brain, which disrupts brain function and leads to cognitive decline. Current research focuses on finding ways to reduce AB plaques.

Withaferin A, a compound found in Ashwagandha, a medicinal herb, shows promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Studies suggest Withaferin A may target AB, potentially by mechanisms beyond its interaction with acetylcholinesterase. Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter important for memory and learning, but it's not the sole focus of current AB-targeting therapies.