Sha Wilson & Tru Naumovitz - “Performance of Distinction in Debate: SpAr Debate” (session 13) This presentation of debate will examine the debate format of Spontaneous Argumentation (SpAr). SpAr debate is a limited preparation style of debating that provides a short amount of time to prepare on a topic both debaters have not seen before. The two participants will receive three different topics. The negative will strike one topic and then the affirmative will select the final topic between the two topics that remain. The two nationally competitive debaters will have 10 minutes of prep and will have approximately a 15 minute debate. The topic of this debate will explore relevant topics of interest for college students at Missouri Valley College. Elijah Wise - “Tar Spot in Corn” (poster session 2) Tar Spot is relatively new to the United States and has been a very hot topic specifically in the Midwest recently. The first discovery of Tar Spot in the United States was in northwest Indiana in 2015. In 2018, the first high yield-reducing event was noted. It is a major issue for corn producers around the world with many studies having concluded that the presence of Tar Spot in corn fields can rob upwards of 60 bushels per acre. Often, these results are due to reduced photosynthetic capacity causing poor grain fill, kernel abortion, and reduced kernel test weight. It also can cause significant lodging and reduced stalk integrity. Elijah Wise - “Residential Energy Tax Credits” (poster session 2) Home Energy Tax credits are credits that are available if a homeowner or renter makes improvements to their existing primary residences; some improvements to secondary residences can also apply; from 2022 to 2034. Homeowners and renters can take a percentage of the total cost of improvement in the year of installation up to a specified dollar amount. In order to qualify, improvements must be used for clean energy or have met or exceeded the 2021 Energy Star efficiency criteria or the Energy Conservation Code standards. This tax credit has no lifetime dollar limit and you can claim the maximum annual credit every year that eligible improvements or installations are made until 2033. Korissa Whitney - “Newborn Respiratory Distress: Benefits of CPAP vs. Mechanical Ventilation” (session 2) Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common complication in preterm infants, often managed with respiratory support in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Research increasingly supports nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a preferable, less invasive alternative. CPAP reduces lung injury and infection risks and promotes natural lung development, fostering parent-infant bonding through skin-to-skin contact and typically shortening NICU stays. Empowering NICU nurses to advocate for CPAP requires a structured approach: education on CPAP’s benefits, protocol development, and hands-on training. Protocols favoring CPAP as the first-line option, with mechanical ventilation as secondary, ensure consistency in practice. To facilitate this change, a PowerPoint for NICU nursing staff was developed, describing the research information and actions to take to improve neonatal outcomes. This strategy supports NICU nurses in championing CPAP, enhancing care standards and patient outcomes through data-supported protocols.
Christopher York - “Chytridiomycosis” (poster session 2) Chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease that affects amphibians. The fungus infects the skin of amphibians and causes lesions. Healthy skin of an amphibian is vital for health and essential for respiratory functions. Most amphibians have pores that allow oxygen to pass through their bloodstream, allowing them to breathe. The two types of fungal pathogens that cause Chytridiomycosis are Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans. Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been recorded in Australian, European, North American and Neotropical species. Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans has been isolated in European species. These two fungal pathogens have different environmental preferences regarding their spread and infection rates. Host type is also a factor for its growth and harm. The symptoms that present themselves are species dependent. Common symptoms are shedding of skin, redness, and discoloration. In some cases there are no physical signs of disease, but behavior is affected, especially with Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. Some species experience symptoms of lethargy, leading to the loss of effective swimming patterns and predation. Lane Zabokrtsky - “Social Standings: How Have You Developed?” (poster session 1) My project will look at how social media is used modernly and how it has and continues to affect younger generations growing up. This project will cover the results of peoples feelings and thoughts about social and technology being used in young adults and younger.
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