Alex Machetta - “The Study of Drugs and Crime through History” (poster session) This project studies the crime rate throughout history beginning in the early 1900’s all the way up to present day. The idea is to study the crime trends and how they affected the crime rate primarily focusing on the current drug problem in our country today. America has had a drug problem for a very long time now. Most notably the opioid epidemic and currently the most dangerous opioid is fentanyl. The purpose of this study is to look at the different laws that have been created by our federal government and some different state governments, and discuss the differences that have been made both positive and negative. Rachel Mapes - “Missouri Education Evaluation Assessment (MEES)” (session 16) In this presentation, I will talk about MEES, what MEES stands for and how all educators in the state of Missouri are graded on this. I will explain the rubric for each standard. Student teachers are assessed using the MEES during their student teaching experience. The student’s cooperating teacher and college supervisor complete this assessment. Xhuliano Marku - see K. Gutierrez Callumn Marsh - “The Relationship between Student- Athlete Experiences and Academic Performance” (poster session) This study will focus on the interrelation of being a student-athlete and academic performance, considering internal and external factors that may moderate that relationship. Within previous studies on this subject, there have been mixed results as there have been debates in favor of the positive effects of being a student-athlete on academic performance and there have also been studies showing negative effects. The current study is a survey-based study where 100 undergraduate students will respond to questions assessing their experience in several domains. Including demographics (5 questions), Student-athlete experiences (13 questions), Management skills (5 questions), Academic performance (11 questions), and stress/coping/health questions (12 questions). It is expected that student-athletes who score highly on positive management skills and positive coping mechanisms will have better academic performance/ outcomes. The results of this study will hopefully give insight into how to help student-athletes who may struggle with balancing their commitments. Josia Matamua - “Adolescents Who Engage in Video Games That Affect Their Health” (poster session) The goal of this project is to investigate the impact of video games on teenagers’ health, particularly their mental health, and to better understand the complex relationship between gaming activity and psychological well-being. Given the growing popularity of video games
and their immersive nature, it is critical to investigate how long-term gaming exposure may affect a person’s mental health, including possible hazards and benefits. Sedentary behavior, such as playing video games, is linked to poor health and an increased risk of morbidity from chronic diseases. However, the association between health practices and video gaming is not well recognized and explored. Caitlyn McCorkle - “Breastfeeding Success” (session 5) The addition of a newborn to a family comes with a need for a significant amount of new information. While in the hospital, mothers must digest this information rapidly to learn how to care for their new infant. The current educational materials at a local hospital were overwhelming to review. An easy-to-follow and eye appealing handout focused on breastfeeding education was developed to facilitate this information into a more manageable amount. It is hoped the handout will reduce stress and feelings of being overwhelmed noted by new mothers with the ultimate goal of a successful breastfeeding experience. Reyven McDonald - “Anxiety, Stress, and Wellness in Nursing Students” (session 11) Nursing students experience a multitude of anxiety and stressors due to heavy course loads, rigorous requirements, and substantial amounts of pressure to be successful. Developing wellness habits can provide many benefits for nursing students such as reducing anxiety and stress while embarking on their new journey into the medical profession. An educational module was created to inform nursing students of the benefits of wellness techniques such as self-care, mindfulness, exercise, or journaling that could be utilized throughout their academic journey. It is hoped that improving mental and emotional wellness will help nursing students complete their education while maintaining a healthy mindset. Tyra McKenzie - “The Messages Taught Through Human Services” (poster session) For my poster session, I will be speaking about the messages that are conveyed through the acts of human services for example volunteering. I also want to bring awareness to the NonProfit Leadership Alliance here on campus. James Menz - “Rotator Cuff Impingement” (session 17) The terms “rotator cuff” and “impingement” are commonly used to describe injuries to the shoulder, yet these terms remain nebulous. This brief discussion will bring definition and meaning to these terms and offer a basic strategy to reduce the most common rotator cuff injury: impingement of the supraspinatus.
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