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Dealing With Stress, Yohana Bueno

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

“Stress is a physical, chemical, or emotional development that causes strains that can lead to physical illness. "There are many factors that can cause stress (examples include: work, school, and family or relationship problems). If unmanaged, it can be very dangerous. It is important to be able to cope with your stress in order to live a healthy and happy life. The research demonstrated different ways of coping with stress.

Racial Disparities In Organ Donation, Lilly Brown

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Organ donation and its process is a scientific breakthrough that the medical community uses daily and continues to perfect. Although the donation process is well known all around the world, there is still a dent in the percentage of how many people donate. When taking a deeper look at where the majority of organ donations come from, its apparent that minorities’ numbers are significantly lower compared to their white counterparts. Different cultures and ethnicities vary all around the world just like the ever-changing outlook on organ donation. The focus of racial disparities in organ donation is addressed through research papers …

Effects Of Team Sports On Adolescents, Yael Blanco-Zamudio

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

We live in a world today where sports are all around us. Whether you are just a spectator, or you are playing the sport yourself, it is undeniable that sports has tremendously impacted today’s society. Many of today’s adolescents are involved in some kind of sport or physical activity. It is known that any kind of exercise, in this case sports, is good for one’s health. However, there is more than just physical benefits and effects from playing sports. Specifically, adolescents seem to have the most benefit from being involved in team sports.

Talking To A Screen, Maria Dominguez

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Throughout the U.S. 20% of teens and adults between the ages 18 and 49 use a dating app on a daily basis. Dating apps can have a good quality of communication. Studies showed that 60% of the participants have had positive experiences with dating platforms. There is also information that dating apps can also be a sign of danger such as false information and false identity. This research will show what are the good and bad outcomes of using a dating app.

The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian, Kelsi Decora

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

The book The True Diary of a Part Time Indian is about a Native American kid Arnold Spirit Jr, who lives on the reservation in poverty and has a bad home life. He wants to get out of the reservation and do better for himself, so he goes to an all-white school and leaves his family and friends behind. While he is at his new school, he is trying to find his identity.

• Junior struggles with finding his identity as many Native American students do. • Native American students sometimes face poverty, and this can make it hard to …

Performance Enhancing Drug Use In Professional Sports, Moises Cotom Pacheco

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

The use of Performance Enhancing Drugs(PEDs) should not be legalized in professional sports due to the negative effects it has on the body and influencing the youth to participate in its use. Multiple studies have been conducted to show how PEDs affects the body in negative ways. There is also an ethical reasoning to why PEDs should not be legalized. The youth are heavily influenced by athletes that whenever they promote something they are willing to convince their parents to buy it. They are also influenced when it comes to PED use and how they can become like their idol …

Generation Z: Its Effects On The Economy, Yoatzini Avila Cortes

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Generation Z is inheriting a flawed world. As young Americans, they are judged due to their adherence to the values of previous generations. Many stereotypes revolve around the idea that the current generation is lazy, poorly prepared, not aspired, technology dependent, and dumb. These young individuals are under many pressures due to the new upcomings and advancements taking place in their lives. Expectations from past generations affect them greatly; the present day is completely different to 40 years ago. Technological advancements that involve the media have impacted not only today's generation but the …

Foster Care And Adoption: Youth Aging Out, Cherish Flyinghawk

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Those challenges are finding employment, housing, financial stability, and educational attainment. Some do not have life skills like other youth in the general population. When youth age out they may not have access to education, guidance, family support, which helps them with responsible decision making. As youth get older we can see whether or not being in foster care made them stronger or broke them into a place they cannot come out of. A percent of youth are resilient from the situation. Reunification with parents or primary care takers is also known to happen until they can get back on …

Climate Change: One Prospective, Diego I. Espinoza Garcia

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Climate change is a global danger arising from our own actions, constantly evolving from its own effects. This research will focus on the implications of Climate Change; the CO2 emissions into the atmosphere through the generation of energy and meat consumption; the acidification of the ocean; and the gradual innovation of alternative sources of energy. Ways to mitigate need to be implemented and the population needs to be educated on the subject. For a better world and our safe future we must create a plan of action.

How Homeless People Take Care Of Themselves, Esperanza Aguirre

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Society sees the homeless as the unworthy and less fortunate population of the world. Society looks down on the homeless and pity’s them. They throw spare change in their hands and then go on with their lives not giving them another thought. But what society doesn’t realize is that homeless people spend days on on without getting their basic needs met. They lack money, food, water, shelter, and medical assistance. Which leads them to think outside of the box in order to survive.

Challenges Facing Women In Stem, Karla Hernandez Granillo

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

In the United States, there is a marked gender gap in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Women are underrepresented and face challenges such as gender stereotypes, lack of mentorship, bias and often suffer from impostor syndrome. Encouraging, supporting and increasing women in STEM fields is important in order to help the United States remain innovative in a competitive global arena.

Inhumane Experiments On Humans, Dakota Harris

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

This capstone projects is about inhumane experiments on humans around the world and how it effected the people involved or what it brought to light. Many of these experiments are kept secretive because of how they effected people’s livelihood. Inhumane experiments often lead to death, trauma, illness, shortening of life, disfigurement, or permanent disabilities in the victims, plus more trauma for the family. The reason why these experiments are considered inhumane is because they occur when the ‘patient’ couldn’t sign off on informed consent of the experiment, or they were unaware of the possible outcomes of what they were involved …

“It Can't Get Worse Than This”, Tommy Gilmore-Leshure V

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Challenges faced by high school students throughout the COVID 19 pandemic and quarantine have increased an already troubling problem: struggles with mental health. A large number of students were struggling mentally due to quarantine, and unfortunately South high school students were not an exception. For this project, an independent research survey was created to explore how the mental health of Omaha South students were affected by the COVID- 19 pandemic. A voluntary survey was taken of students at Omaha South High school from three grade levels. This research was done to better understand the mental effects of quarantine within the …

Homelessness: The Leading Causes, Victor Garcia

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Often many individuals choose not to occupy a home, however that choice doesn't fit the majority. Many of those living on the streets do often face the problem of not being able to find a home through personal obstacles such as poverty or lack of opportunities to make a living for themselves. While this way of living may be due to personal fault, there are however many kinds of situations where the ability to provide for oneself may be out of the question

Domestic Violence: Causes, Odalys Garcia

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

When conversing about domestic abuse, it can appear to be a sensitive or sort of dark topic. Although it is likely to be a disheartening case, it is important to proceed with empathy and decency. Domestic abuse is not as uncommon as it seems. So therefore it is best for readers and the general public to fully understand what domestic abuse truly is, what effects it has on a human being - emotionally, physically, and mentally-, and what are the causes of these harmful situations. DA can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is being …

How Mental Health Affects Adults Mental Health, Juan Garcia

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

omelessness has been a problem in the USA and around the world for thousands of years. The number of homeless people in the USA is also continuing to increase throughout the year due to the shortage of affordable rental housing as well as the increase in poverty. The state of homelessness has been proven to affect adults' mental health quicker throughout the years, affecting their mood, thoughts, and most importantly, their actions.

Dissociative Identity Disorder And Relationships, Georgia Leclair

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Dissociative identity disorder(DID) is a mental disorder that involves a coexistence of two or more personalities in one person. “DID is very rare. The disorder affects between 0.01 and 1% of the population. It can occur at any age. Women are more likely than men to have DID.” (Cleveland Clinic, 2021) Most people with DID may not even realize they have it, as when another personality (referred to as an alter) fronts, which is when an alter takes over, they experience it as a loss of time and do not realize that it is instead an alter fronting. People with …

The Difference Is In The Brain, Misa Kori

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

A serial murder, is “the unlawful homicide of at least two people carried out by the same person (or persons) in separate events occurring at different times” (Briannica.com). A serial killer is an individual who carries out a serial murder. The thought process of a serial killer is miraculously different than that of an average person. Due to this, there is a difference in the brain activity between the two. This is important because research shows that an average person doesn’t think the same as a serial killer does. The serial killer’s brain has a decreased connectivity between the brain …

College Athletes Deserve Pay, Mentheep John

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Sports have and always will be important to Americans. There has always been a huge debate on whether collegiate athletes should be paid or not. College athletes should be paid off the position they play and their work ethic. People tend to build up a hard work ethic expecting to be rewarded in the end. For athletes, that may mean the National Football League (NFL) or National Basketball Association (NBA), but why can’t they be rewarded for their hard work while in college? If professional athletes are worth millions and get a salary, college athletes should be paid as well.

The Effects Poverty Has On Education, Osmaira Molina–Carmona

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Poverty is defined as a lack of material goods or a low level of income. Poverty is associated with a lack of sufficient income to support basic requirements such as food, clothes, and shelter. Low household income is related to reduced academic performance in children. Education gives a sense of security in life that cannot be taken away. Being well-educated increases your chances of getting a better job and opens new possibilities. According to several studies, poverty has been shown to have a direct influence on student’s educational success

Long Term Effect Of Poverty On Child Development, Amairany Molina-Carmona

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Poverty is an important social determinant of health and contributes to child health disparities. Children who experience poverty, particularly during early life or for an extended period, are at risk of a host of adverse health and developmental outcomes throughout their life course (Brooks-Gunn & Duncan, 1997). Poverty has a profound effect on specific circumstances, such as birth weight, infant mortality, chronic illness, and environmental exposure. Children living in poverty are at increased risk of inattention, impulsivity, defiance, and poor peer relationships (Boyle, 2011). Poverty and other adverse social determinants have a detrimental effect on child health and are the …

How Do Health Disparities In Minorities Lead To Incompetent Patient Care?, Gisela Meza-Guzman

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Despite the yearly advances in preventative medicine with the use of advanced technology, new treatment applications, effective therapeutic methods, etc., a significant number of minorities are not receiving the proper care from medical professionals. The determinative groups that are being affected by this incompetent care occur involve race and ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, region or geography, and age. These populations have faced many challenges in receiving access to health care in the United States for generations and even when they do receive proper health care, their care may not be as efficient compared to the Caucasian population. There are necessary …

Penal Practices: An American And Norwegian Comparison, Anne Martinez

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

A lot is known about prison systems around the world, especially in bigger countries. However, not much is publicly known about the inner workings of the prisons themselves. These differences range from their incarceration rates, their environments, and their health care. This research will explore those striking differences between the Kriminalsomsorgen, Norway’s correctional facility, and the United States penal system. Both of these systems have very different approaches to justice seeing as how one emphasizes retribution while the other emphasizes rehabilitation. Each section of this research will go on to discuss how the United States is severely lacking in these …

How Can The Car Industry Reduce Green House Gas Emissions, Marcos De La Torre

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Climate change is rapidly increasing. With the car industry being one of the biggest proprietors, how to best use non-renewable resources? should be at the forefront of our thought process. Most street and industrial vehicles use the non-renewable resource of gasoline as fuel, the burning of gasoline raises the amount of green house gases in the atmosphere causing global warming to increase. The three vehicles discussed in this research are hybrid, electric, and conventional combustion. The questions being asked are, what are the ways these three different types of vehicles affect the environment and which one is the best for …

Is Mental Health The Reason For Homelessness?, Evelyn Lopez

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Mentally ill people leave their homes and cluster in cities all over the world. The phenomenon of homelessness and its link to mental illness is growing and worrying genetically, and is impacted by infections, brain defects or injuries, and substance abuse. Now the growth of a different kind of homeless population appears to be related to mentally illness. The different types of homeless population that are being created are chronic homelessness, episodic homelessness, and transitional homeless.

How Technology Has Affected The Minds Of Adults And Children, Miavalentina Paula

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Nowadays, life can be considered more simple, logical, and strategic because of the use of technology. The way technology has developed and affected the world is astronomical. Yet, the use of technology has caused teens and young adults to become “dumber” over time. The mind simply does not work the same way it did 40 years ago. The true definition of dumb is “lacking such fundamental cognitive capacities as the ability to think critically and logically” (Begley, 2014). People quickly blame technology for the lack of skills in children and are quick to call them dumb.

Foster Care Its Effects On Mental Health, Jimena Palomares-Lagunas

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

In the United States 60% of children who have been in the foster care system are seen to have a lifetime prevalence of mental health disorders. As adolescents go into adulthood, they experience many negative effects that lead to life changing disorders. Some of them being PTSD, bipolar disorder, suicidality, and depression. Some factors that affect mental health outcomes are placement variables and the types of abuse that were endured during their childhood. Self-stigma prevents foster youth from receiving adequate help, because they are worried about what others might say. The lack of resources given by the foster care system …

America’S First World Obesity, Dismas Nsabiyumva

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Obesity, defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher has been a progressing health risk throughout the globe. With a spiked increase attributed to the introduction and popularity of fast food. America became a mascot and staple for obesity rates as its increase introduced the epidemic to the world. This affects smaller develops countries which adopt Americas culture and eating habits. In the comparison of First World Countries, many follow similar trends in weight apart from a select few. Each of the countries succumb to the issue due to their similar cultures, ideologies and living conditions. For example, countries …

How Does The Education System Impact Mental Health Issues Among Teens?, Maecyn Sieborg

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Adolescent students’ (ages 13 to 18) mental health has been affected by the education system. Currently in society, there’s a lack of addressing the problems in school. US School districts compete against each other to get high academic scores. This can lead to an increase of pressure for the students to receive higher scores, rather than focusing on their individual academic potential as the focal point of their own success. This research examines journal articles that identify increased pressure on students through test scores. The expectation to take high achieving classes increases negative stress and rates of mental illnesses. The …

Child Abuse, Emily Whiting

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

Child abuse occurs all around the world, to children of all ages. It can be in the form of neglect, or physical, sexual, mental, and/or emotional abuse. It negatively impacts the victim and interrupts the developmental stages of youth. Neglect, physical, mental/emotional, and sexual abuse have many consequences on children, and the signs of the abuse are often present in victims’ lives.