Sydney Cummings - “Police Brutality and its Effect on the Black Communities’ Mental Health” (session 2) For the Student Research Symposium, I would like to propose the research I completed in the Fall of 2022 on Police Brutality and its Effect on the Black Communities’ Mental Health. As a psychology major and a member of the Black Community I find the discussion of mental health very important. With the increase of police brutality in 2020, the mental wellbeing of Black and African American people has been disregarded. Police brutality is an issue that negatively affects the Black Communities’ mental health. This research will show how police brutality increases stress and puts Black people at risk for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety. Jada Dangerfield - “Socioeconomic Status & Supplementary Education In Relation to Educational Outcomes” (poster session) I am investigating the link between socioeconomic status (SES), supplementary education, and academic performance. Using a 35-question questionnaire covering school and individual SES, as well as academic performance, the study aims to uncover how SES and supplementary education impact academic achievement. The research hypothesizes that students from lower SES backgrounds face academic challenges and suggests that better resources could benefit them. The study will involve distributing the questionnaire electronically to approximately 100 PY-100 students after IRB approval. Data analysis will employ Jamovi to identify correlations between variables. Expected findings include higher academic success among students from stable socioeconomic backgrounds and potential academic improvements for socioeconomically disadvantaged students with better educational resources. Lynsey Day - “Dispositional versus Situational Attribution Theory within Youth Correction Facilities” (poster session) Situational attribution theory looks to an event as the cause of a behavior being an external factor, this is also the tendency to analyze someone’s actions due to the situation they are in. Dispositional attribution is when we look to internal factors as the cause of some event. Applying either situational and dispositional attribution to my internship at Waverly Regional Youth Center widely affects my personal feelings and perspective as well as other staff within the facility. When pointing to external factors to explain away someone’s behaviors as situational attribution theory suggests we tend to be more forgiving and understanding by default. Leaning on situational attribution theory also lessens resentment and feeling of judgment while fostering empathy for the youth in the facility. When we turn to dispositional attribution theory suggesting that people behave in the manner they do due to internal characteristics of theirs we tend to form harsh
judgements and stereotypes. Dispositional attribution theory can heighten our feelings of frustration and mistrust towards the youth we work with, blaming their behaviors on personal negative traits. Lynsey Day - “The Relationship Between Family Structure and Substance Use” (session 5) Previous research has indicated that families that deviate from the standard nuclear family, having two biological parents in the home, puts adolescents at a higher risk of substance use. This indicated to be especially true for children who resided in homes with deceased or absent fathers. Research points to several other factors that come into play when examining the relationship between family structure and substance use; factors such as sex, peer influences, familial socioeconomic status, family support and many others. The current study looks at how family structure and dynamic impacts adolescent attitudes towards substance use as well as their choice to engage in these types of behaviors. The findings of research related to these topics are important in creating preventative measures and protective factors for young people who come from families that look differently than the standard biological mother and father. The current study shows that those who report growing up in a household that deviates from the nuclear family structure also report more accepting attitudes and more exposure overall towards substance use. Estefano Del Aguila Delgado - “From Novice to Nature’s Glimpses: A Photographer’s Tale” (session 18) Embark on a visual journey into the wild with me. This presentation offers a glimpse into the world of wildlife photography through the lens of a beginner. Discover the stories behind each captivating image as I share my personal experiences and evolutionary journey in photography. From the thrill of capturing elusive moments to the patience required for perfect shots, immerse yourself in the joy of discovery. Delve deeper as I unveil the scientific identities and intriguing facts of the species captured, inviting you to explore the wonders of nature alongside me. Mario Diez - “Prime Numbers” (session 6) I will analyze and understand the importance of prime numbers in mathematics. I will talk about the principle of prime numbers, their importance in mathematics, some theorems, hypotheses, conjectures, the theorems, hypotheses, conjectures, the largest prime number found to date and some other concepts.
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