Noa Fernandez - “The Impact of Surveillance Cameras on Campus Security” (poster session 1) Crime Prevention has been an issue confronting college campuses, most particularly in view of problems posed to student safety and institutional security by theft-related incidents. As a means toward solving this, many educational institutions have adopted surveillance cameras. But, by being dependent on video surveillance to an increasing extent, the question arises: How effective are surveillance cameras in preventing theft-related crimes on college campuses? This study hypothesizes that the use of surveillance cameras reduces theft incidents on campus. This hypothesis was measurable, as it allows for the comparison of theft rates before and after the implementation of surveillance systems, as well as an analysis of how students and faculty perceive security measures on campus. Geovonni Floyd - “Sports Activity and Coping Mechanism” (poster session 1) Positive child development is vital as it predicts the ability of a person to function in society and develop into adulthood. Children from single-parent homes may be more likely to face emotional, social, and economic challenges that might hinder their physical and mental development when compared to their peers. This study focuses on whether or not sports can be a coping mechanism for children from single-parent families and how sports can improve emotional, social, and physical development. The research aims to determine if sport can alleviate some of the challenges faced by children in single- parent households and whether participation in sports can promote emotional regulation, socialization,and physical health. The study will survey 100 Missouri Valley College students in Marshall,Missouri, and they will answer an online survey questionnaire. The questionnaire will collect demographic information and seek participants’ views regarding the function of sports in emotional, social, and physical growth, especially for single-parent families. By using Likert scale questions, the questionnaire will provide quantitative and qualitative responses. The hope of this research is to determine if sports can be used as a useful coping strategy for children in single-parent families to develop better emotional and social skills. Karen Fonseca E. Souza - “Sports as Play Therapy: Enhancing Development in Autistic Children” (session 8) Abstract Play therapy is used by a lot of counselors to help children develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This project explores how sports can also be used as play therapy to support autistic children. Sports provide a structured but fun environment where the childrens and young adults can improve their motor skills, communication, and social interactions with others while also helping with sensory regulation. By using sports as a therapeutic tool, children with ASD can engage in physical activities that encourage movement, teamwork, and self-expression. These two approaches together show the benefits of play therapy with sports structure to create a supportive and engaging experience. The project looks at different sports and games that can be adapted to meet the needs of autistic children, focusing on how they impact sensory processing, social skills, and overall well-being. Also this presentation will highlights strategies for parents, coaches, and therapists to use sports in play therapy settings effectively. By connecting physical activity with therapy, this project aims to show how sports can be a valuable tool in helping autistic children develop their essential life skills in an enjoyable and interactive way.
Jillian Fontaine - “Tracing My Roots” (session 3) My project will be a timeline of my family history. The goal is to gain a clearer understanding of how my family history has shaped me as a person. I will be examining both sides of my family. My presentation will be mostly visuals, I will be including a lot of pictures. Additionally, there are almost no primary sources other than pictures so I will be relying on family stories and lore. The two disciplinary studies I will be using are history and psychology. My presentation will be a visual slideshow and a family tree for as far back as I have. I will be gathering my stories from my parents and extended family. Additionally, we have some visual primary sources such as furniture and handmade items. This project is not just for me but my Dad as well. He doesn’t know a lot about his side of the family and gathering pictures and stories will help him gain a better understanding of his family history as well. Elizabeth Foose - “The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Working Memory Function” (poster session 1) Trauma is a globally prevalent experience that can impact cognitive functioning, including working memory (Philip et al., 2016). Working memory is the ability to store and manipulate information temporarily. Additionally, trauma contributes to the development of mood disorders, which can also exhibit cognitive deficits (Majer et al., 2010). Given this overlap, the relationship between trauma, mood disorders, and working memory warrants further investigation. The study at hand aims to replicate previous findings by examining the association between childhood trauma, mood disorder symptoms, and working memory in college students. Participants will complete the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire to assess childhood trauma exposure and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale to measure mood disorder symptoms before performing an online working memory task. It is hypothesized that greater childhood trauma exposure will predict poorer working memory performance, independent of mood disorder severity. Gender analysis will also be included, with the expectation that trauma will have a more significant impact on working memory in women, as they experience sexual trauma more frequently and its cognitive impact is greater (Blanchette & Caparos, 2016). Andrea Freese - “Delayed Cord Clamping” (session 13) Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is an upcoming practice performed by physicians and midwives during labor after delivery of the infant but before delivery of the placenta. Waiting 1 - 3 minutes or longer before clamping the umbilical cord has shown benefits of increased oxygen saturation levels. DCC can reduce the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, has been shown to result in better health outcomes, and should be routine practice. DCC has also been shown to lower the risk of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and death in preterm babies and improve hemoglobin and ferritin levels in term babies, reducing anemia. This project dives into the benefits of delayed cord clamping (DCC) for both newborns and mothers. An educational module was developed to educate labor and delivery registered nurses on the practice and significance of DCC. It is hoped that this educational module will increase the number of healthcare professionals wanting to utilize delayed cord clamping.
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