Caitlyn Vela - “Effects of Frequent Marijuana Use on College Students” (poster session 1) Frequent marijuana use has been posing an issue to people of all ages. While it may be used as a treatment for medical conditions, more than 50% of its users are smoking or ingesting marijuana for recreational purposes. Most college students fall into the category of recreational users. The frequent use of marijuana in colleges is raising concerns about the impact it has on college students. Are college students becoming dependent on marijuana? This study aims to examine how frequent marijuana use has caused college students to become dependent on marijuana to complete daily tasks such as forming relationships and maintaining academic performance. Julia Vidallon - see Jesus Gutierrez - “Authoritative Parenting & Childhood Psychological Development” Shosei Watanabe - see Diego Ruiz, “Japanese Automatic Parking” Kassidy Welch - see Jada Dangerfield, “Do You Need Therapy?” Abby Wilson - “Before Finals” (poster session 2) This drawing is a representation of a college dorm before the stress of finals has hit. A clean tidy room expressing the feeling of relief, and a clear mind. Miranda Wilson - “A Look Into The Disease Leprosy” (poster session 2) I will be presenting on the disease leprosy (also known as Hansen’s Disease), a bacterial infection that affects the host’s skin, nose, eyes, and nerves. It is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. I intend to cover how the disease is contracted, how it affects the host’s body, what the lingering effects are, the treatment process, and the history of the disease . My research will include people of all ages, even though children seem to be the most susceptible to the disease. Sha Wilson - “Blood Money: The High Price of the Animal Black Market” (poster session 1) This project investigates the global crime impacts of illegal wildlife trafficking and poaching, a massive industry with widespread and far-reaching consequences. By mapping connections between wildlife trafficking and other organized crimes—such as drug smuggling, human trafficking, and arms trading—this research reveals the complex web of criminal networks that exploit vulnerable species and habitats for profit. It examines how these illicit operations not only drive biodiversity loss but also exacerbate corruption, undermine law enforcement, and destabilize fragile ecosystems. This project explores the ways in which the animal black market disrupts conservation efforts and breeds violence in various ways worldwide. This research highlights the urgent need for collaborative international policies, more effective legal frameworks, and innovative enforcement methods to dismantle these criminal networks.
and outbreaks. Vaccination efforts are important to reach polio eradication at the global level. We have made loads of progress to achieving that, but it’s still necessary that we fight to eliminate polio. Lucía Valdivia Escabias - “Leadership in Transition: New Models for a Changing Society” (poster session 2) Leadership is a fundamental ability, present in almost every job and field in our daily life. Our society is continually growing and changing, as it does, leadership models have also evolved. This presentation will unveil new methods of leadership, which have been incorporated into society due to the digital era and emotional intelligence. This research explains step-by-step how leaders should communicate and build strong relationships with their followers, and manage or resolve conflicts in stressful environments. In addition, qualities of a current leader, and how future leaders are sought to be cultivated through tailored training program or mentorship initiatives, are explained. At the end of the presentation, questions such as “How can the new generations learn to be good leaders?”, or “What is considered as a “good leader” nowadays?” will have been answered. Hannah VanDeventer - “Acceptance of The Death Penalty In Society” (poster session 1) Social discussions over the morality and capital punishments evolve, the death penalty remains one of the most contentious issues in society. This study will investigate the influencing factors of the acceptance of the death penalty as the supreme form of capital punishment throughout students at Missouri Valley College. The method used was a survey sent to the student body, the research includes the significance of public opinion, legal reform, the nature of crimes, and the geographic location over societal perspectives towards capital punishments. The uncovering suggest that over 65% of the respondents will agree that the death penalty was accepted as the supreme form of punishment. Ryan Van Eyk - “Foreign Tax Credit” (poster session 2) I will be doing a poster at the research symposium about the foreign tax credit. I am going to speak about what the tax credit is and what it is used for. I will also speak about the requirements needed for it as well as how to calculate it. I will also use various sources to help me in my research to gather as much information that is necessary for this tax credit. I will include graphs and visually present data so that it can be understood more clearly to the readers. Brianna Vela - “The Detrimental Effects of Stress on Police Officers and Their Families” (poster session 1) This research paper addresses the detrimental effects of stress on police officers and their families. The effects of stress on the human body can cause a multitude of negative health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, insomnia, depression disorders, anxiety disorders, and/or substance abuse. These are some examples that many police officers deal with worldwide and there is not a sufficient way to help these officers cope. Stress in officers can also affect their families causing marriage issues, divorce, and/or abuse. It is not safe for anyone, including the officers, when they are emotionally drained and in a negative headspace due to the lack of resources offered. Our government needs to find a more effective way to help police officers cope with the stressors from their profession.
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