Tru Naumovitz - see Sha Wilson, “Performance of Distinction in Debate: SpAr Debate” Crysta Newton - “Diphtheria Disease” (poster session 2) Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, first observed in 1883 by Edwin Klebs. This disease targets mainly the respiratory tract leading to sore throat, hoarseness, swollen glands, fever and chills, nasal discharge, and specifically a thick gray membrane covering the throat and tonsils that can obstruct breathing. In severe cases, Diphtheria can damage the heart, kidneys, and nervous system potentially resulting in life threatening complications. Diphtheria spreads through respiratory droplets, contaminated items, or direct contact with an infected wound, making this a health concern in unvaccinated communities. Effective prevention has been researched such as vaccination which was invented and widespread throughout the 1920s-1930s, the standard DTaP vaccine is administered during childhood and administered continuously throughout life through booster shots. Due to vaccination efforts, Diphtheria is currently quite rare in many parts of the world, but remains a concern in developing countries with low immunization rates. Nienke Nijendijk - “The Influence of Parental Involvement on Cognitive Development” (poster session 1) Parental involvement plays an important role in shaping a child’s development. This includes cognitive abilities such as memory, learning, and language. Even though we are aware of this, the effects of parental neglect on a child’s cognitive development remain a significant area of concern in child and family social work. Parental neglect, characterized by the failure to meet a child’s basic emotional, educational, and physical needs, has been associated with unfavorable outcomes in multiple areas of a child’s life. Despite all the research on the emotional and behavioral consequences of neglect, less attention has been given to its direct impact on cognitive outcomes. This study addresses the question: How does parental neglect influence a child’s cognitive development? Understanding this relationship could provide valuable insights for social workers and policymakers, as cognitive development is a key factor in a child’s long-term success in education and life. Nienke Nijendijk - “Physical and Verbal Aggression in College Students” (poster session 1) Aggression is a complex behavior that can manifest in various forms, including physical and verbal aggression. Understanding the prevalence and expression of these behaviors is particularly relevant in college settings, where students experience significant social and emotional transitions. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of physical and verbal aggression among college students and determine which form of aggression is more common. The study used a combination of literature research and an experiment. For the experiment, a sample of 12 undergraduate students completed a survey assessing both physical and verbal aggression using a Likert scale. The results showed that verbal aggression (M = 1,833) was slightly more prevalent than physical aggression (M = 1,281), supporting the alternative hypothesis that college students are more verbally aggressive. These findings suggest that verbal aggression may be a more prominent issue in college settings.
Alonta Orange - “Confidence Measure Social and Academic Confidence” (session 7) A person’s self-perception in various educational and social circumstances is regularly evaluated through study using measures of academic and social confidence. These assessments shed light on how individuals perceive their skills in a variety of fields. The assessment of social confidence involved observing behaviors such as clear speech, maintaining eye contact, and not fidgeting. Social confidence is the feeling of assurance in social interactions with friends, classmates, and in general. Examining how comfortable students were responding to questions in class, giving presentations, attending classes, getting ready for examinations, and using newly learned material allowed researchers to determine their academic confidence. With an emphasis on how these types of confidence affect students’ general well-being and performance, this study investigates techniques for assessing students’ social and academic confidence. Academic and social confidence are important markers of a student’s capacity to handle both academic and interpersonal difficulties. Giavanna Parisi - “Strangles in Horses: What You Need to Know” (poster session 2) Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the upper respiratory tract in horses. It is very similar to strep throat in humans and may cause very big abscesses in the lymph nodes. These lymph nodes can get big enough to compress the airways, which is where the name Strangles comes from. Some signs a horse may show if it has Strangles is a fever or thick, nasal discharge. Horses may also become disinterested in eating because of swelling under their jaw. Treatment usually depends on the horse itself but most can clear this infection on their own. About 75% of horses will be immune for five years after the infection clears. The goal for this presentation is to give a brief overview of the history, cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment of Strangles in horses. Karintzin Patron-Arreola, Tyra Mckenzie, Drake Tipton, Ethan Towers & Khalyn Smith - “How Relationships with Parents Affect Adolescents” (graduate session 3) This presentation aims to assist parents in understanding the impact of parenting styles on the cognitive, emotional, social, and identity development of adolescents. The purpose of this presentation is to bring awareness to how different parenting styles such as authoritative, permissive, authoritarian, and neglectful affect adolescents in their social, emotional, and cognitive growth. We aim to create discussion on its immediate effect in adolescence and long-term effects on mental health, social skills, academic performance, and emotional regulation. We emphasize the importance of a parenting style that balances independence with parental support as well as providing examples of each parenting style in everyday scenarios. This analysis is critical for parents to understand the magnitude of their influence on their adolescent’s well-being and ability to create relationships. We will touch on different parenting styles and their characteristics, the impact of parenting styles on adolescent development, and strategies for effective parenting.
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