Jaksyn Crowe - “Teacher Resources for Students with ADHD in the Classroom” (poster session 2) In this presentation, we’re going to take a closer look at how ADHD affects students, with about 8.4% of children diagnosed, according to the American Psychiatric Association. That’s a significant number, meaning many classrooms are likely to have students with ADHD. Because of this, it’s really important for teachers to be prepared to support these students in ways that work for them. ADHD can look different for each child, whether it’s trouble staying focused, acting impulsively, or being hyperactive, and these challenges can make school harder for them. While many teachers have access to helpful resources like individualized learning plans, these tools don’t always cover everything. Teachers need more than just paperwork; they need practical, real-world strategies they can use everyday. In this presentation, you’ll see several teaching strategies, hands-on techniques, and training programs to help teachers build more inclusive, supportive classrooms. The goal is to help students with ADHD not just manage their challenges, but thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. We hope to give teachers the tools and confidence they need to help them reach their full potential. Sydnei Cummings - “Effects of Marijuana Usage During Pregnancy” (poster session 2) Marijuana, while classified as a drug, has become more recreationally available in the U.S. in the last ten years. This project started for me when I started seeing TikTok narratives by pregnant women who were continuing to use marijuana throughout their pregnancy and breastfeeding. A 2024 study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that “about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month” (Techo). Marijuana use was also reported in the first and second trimester of pregnancy, “most of the pregnant who use marijuana were also in their first trimester, and use decreased as the pregnancy progressed” (Techo). Medical professionals have recommended that marijuana use should be none in order to not harm the unborn fetus. However recent arguments suggest that marijuana use during pregnancy is okay as it benefits the mother. I will use the methodology of scientific case studies to answer the question of how does the mother’s marijuana usage positively and/or negatively affect the unborn infant? Lacey Daye - “Narrative Exposure Therapy for PTSD” (session 8) Inspired by working with a client with complex PTSD, this session explores the development, efficacy, and generalizability of narrative exposure therapy for application across diverse populations. Narrative exposure therapy evolved from the need for quick and effective treatment of complex PTSD in refugee camps where the need for therapeutic interventions was met with language and time barriers. Utilizing the neurobiological underpinnings of memory formation, therapists work through traumatic events to restructure memories in a systematic way that desensitizes them. Narrative exposure therapy offers clients with PTSD a way of contextualizing and processing their trauma. Unlike other modalities, the narrative exposure therapy framework addresses the entire trauma history within a timeline framework, working to attach traumatic events to a moment in time, thereby weakening the power of past events over the present. This presentation explores how using narrative exposure therapy to isolate each traumatic event and create meaning allows clients to redefine the narrative that shapes their life story.
Estefano Del A. Delgado - “Microhabitat Selection of Snakes in Marshall Junction Conservation Area, Saline County” (session 21) This study examines the seasonal variation in microhabitat selection and snake abundance in the Marshall Junction Conservation Area, comparing a south-facing and a west-facing slope. Snakes play a crucial role in ecosystem balance, making habitat preference studies essential for conservation. Using visual encounter surveys, we documented snake occurrences and environmental factors such as temperature, canopy cover, and ground cover. Unlike fall findings, spring data reveal increased snake abundance on the west-facing slope, potentially linked to reduced canopy cover and enhanced thermal conditions. Additionally, newly recorded species, including two potential county records, expand our understanding of local biodiversity. By comparing biodiversity shifts between seasons, we gain insight into how microclimatic factors influence snake distribution. These findings underscore the importance of seasonal habitat assessments in conservation planning. Data collection is ongoing, and further analyses will refine our understanding of habitat selection dynamics. Ashtyn Doran - “Determination of Blood Biochemistry Reference Intervals in Eastern Collard Lizards” (poster session 1) In the last few years the Eastern Collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) has gained popularity as an exotic pet. Many are drawn to their wide range of color variation which is similar to that of a bearded dragon. Nevertheless, there is little knowledge regarding the baseline biochemical parameters of the Eastern Collared lizard. Additionally, variables such as age, color variation, sex and snout-vent length (SVL) on these analytes remain uncharacterized. This study aims to evaluate the variations or biochemistry and provide diagnostic guidance for veterinarians who treat Eastern Collared lizards. Shane Duckworth - see Rueda de Leon - “Game Day Operations Internship” (session 14) Alexis Duenas - “Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Disorders” (poster session 1) Protein misfolding and aggregation play key roles in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s, as well as prion diseases like Creutzfeldt- Jakob. Protein aggregation contributes to neuronal dysfunction, while prion diseases involve infectious, self-propagating misfolded proteins. Chaperone proteins play a crucial role in maintaining proteostasis by facilitating correct structural folding and preventing aggregation. In prion diseases, the accumulation of misfolded prion aggregates disrupts cellular homeostasis, leading to neuronal death. Protein aggregation is driven by structural changes that promote the formation of beta-sheet- rich structures, which contribute to toxicity. This research aims to explain the molecular interactions between chaperones and prions, with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets. Understanding the structural basis of prion accumulation offers critical insight into the molecular mechanisms driving the progress of prion diseases. Investigating the mechanisms by which chaperone proteins mitigate prion formation has led to the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at stabilizing protein structures and reducing aggregate formation. Advancing this area of study is essential for the development of pharmacological interventions that can halt or mitigate prion disease progression.
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