Gagandip Singh - “State Tri-Fold Brochure: Pennsylvania” (poster session 1) I work for the tourism board in the advertisement department for the state of Pennsylvania. I decided to create a tri-fold brochure on Canva to promote tourism and highlight the best places to visit such as attractions, events, and activities that will capture the interest of my readers. I also included images of unique attractions that set the state apart from others. I conducted research using websites, primarily Credo to find images and information to persuade my readers to visit Pennsylvania because there are a lot of places to visit like the Countryside of Philadelphia, the Independence Hall, such as the Liberty Bell Center and many other important sites in Pennsylvania. Using the MLA format, I cited all sources including images that were used in the brochure. Gagandip Singh & Tomas Ayapé - “Kenya: The New Wave of Marathon Runners” (poster session 1) Kenya is famous for producing some of the world’s best marathon runners, known for their speed and endurance. Today, many young athletes in Kenya are attracted to marathon running, seeing it as a way to achieve success and recognition. For these young runners, the marathon represents more than just a sport; it is an opportunity for personal growth and social change. However, the intense competition can also lead to mental health challenges, which are often overlooked. Compared to previous generations, today’s young athletes face greater pressure due to social media and high expectations. This project will explore how these young Kenyan runners handle the mental health challenges they encounter while benefiting from the growing popularity of endurance sports in Kenya. Abdelrahman Shehata - “Pirates of the Golden Age” (poster session 1) This research explores the lives and legacies of some of history’s most notorious pirates, spanning from the 16th to the 19th century. Figures like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Bartholomew Roberts exemplified the high-risk world of piracy, marked by daring exploits such as the capture of ships and blockades of major ports. Pirates like Anne Bonny and Mary Read challenged societal norms, displaying courage and skill in an era dominated by men. This paper also covers Sir Francis Drake and Sir Henry Morgan, privateers whose actions straddled the line between sanctioned military service and piracy, as well as Jean Lafitte and Hayreddin Barbarossa, whose influence extended into geopolitical arenas, shaping naval power dynamics. Key themes explored include pirate culture, life aboard pirate vessels, and the impact these figures had on maritime history. By examining their exploits, cultural significance, and long-term impact, this study sheds light on how pirates influenced trade routes, colonial policies, and the public imagination, leaving a complex legacy that persists in folklore and modern media. Khalyn Smith - see Karintzin Patron-Arreola, “How Relationships with Parents Affect Adolescents” Josie Stuver - “Necrotizing Fasciitis” (poster session 2) What is Necrotizing Fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a soft tissue infection that usually affects the fascia and subcutaneous tissue and advances rapidly, and is characterized by widespread tissue necrosis. It is often brought on by trauma, surgery, or underlying conditions like immunosuppression or diabetes.
NF is typically caused by a polymicrobial infection, with Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus being common causes. Systemic symptoms such as fever and shock, erythema, edema, and excruciating pain that is excessive for the initial lesion are examples of clinical presentations. Unfortunately, these symptoms can often be misdiagnosed for other diseases which can prevent the patient from getting the proper care. Better outcomes require early diagnosis, rapid surgical intervention, and broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics. This poster presentation will address semiology, diagnosis, therapy, and the disease’s long-term effects. Carter Taylor - “Chronic Wasting Disease: The Prion Disease Killing Cervids” (session 1) Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease occurring in Cervids. Currently there are no known cases of CWD in animals other than Cervids; although, there are other spongiform encephalopathies in animals. These include the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in humans as well as the mad cow disease in cattle. Although CWD has not been found in humans, its transmissibility to the species still remains in question. Cervids are popular game animals, meaning if CWD was transmissible to humans, it would have many opportunities to spread into the population as hunters come into contact with infected deer. There are also other detrimental effects of CWD occurring now, including reductions in deer populations in some areas, which result in unhealthy ecosystems and harm to local economies especially in rural areas. The many dangers of CWD make it an important disease to study to ensure human safety and good conservation of natural resources. Drake Tipton - see Karintzin Patron-Arreola, “How Relationships with Parents Affect Adolescents” Alexx Torres-Gonzalez - “Anti-Monogamy & Human Possibilities of Love” (session 9) This presentation, which I will also be giving in my Human Sexuality class with Ms. Livengood, will be talking about anti-monogamy and consensual non-monogamy and human possibilities of love outside of societally prescribed and expected monogamy. I will speak on my 7 academic research articles centered on consensual non-monogamy and research on deviation from monogamy. After going through my academic sources, I will go through my supplemental political resources and speak and explain that as well. Ethan Towers - see Karintzin Patron-Arreola, “How Relationships with Parents Affect Adolescents” India Trimble - “Poliomyelitis” (session 1) Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, was a widespread epidemic that attacked the world in the 1940’s. Infecting infants and children, polio is a fatal disease that infects motor neurons in the central nervous system resulting in paralysis. Polio symptoms present themselves like Influenza. Fever, vomiting, headache, and muscle stiffness are the initial symptoms, however, paralysis can happen within hours. Most cases result in irreversible paralysis, but, 5-10% of cases result in death when the respiratory muscles become immobilized. Polio is mostly spread through person-to-person contact and contaminated food and water. There’s no cure, but it can be prevented. Inactivated and oral polio vaccines are used to prevent polio. Some countries still battle polio eradications
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