Petelo Ioane - “Drug Abuse In America” (poster session) The purpose of this study is to examine and educate the public on the importance of drug abuse in America. This study is significant because the number of people abusing drugs and overdosing on them in America has increased rapidly. Many people have died and suffered from being addicted to drugs. The goal of this study is to educate people around the community to stay away from drugs and to help students understand more about what drugs are doing to people in America. Another goal targeted is to provide a program that can help stop drug addiction in America. This presentation will compare articles about drug usage and addiction facts and will help explain and push the message that drug abuse in America is getting out of hand. Izak Johnson - “Avian Flu” (poster session) Avian flu is a disease that affects birds, especially waterfowl. However, it can be contracted by humans. Direct contact with infected birds is the only way to receive this illness. Mucus or bird droppings are the primary way this disease spreads. Waterfowl are affected the most because of the disease spread into the water the birds sit on. Grace Justus - “Shadows of The Mind” (poster session) This project examines what depression is. We will discuss signs and causes of depression. Depression is a disease that affects over 21 adults and 3.7 million youth each year in the U.S. It is a common medical condition that affects the way you think,feel, and see the world. We will go into depth of possible causes, the way it affects people everyday, and possible ways to help cope with this disease. There are many depression disorders we will explain that negatively impact people everyday. Ryan Knipfer - “Lyme Disease” (poster session) Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease transmitted through bites from infected black-legged ticks. Borrelia bacteria cause the disease and is most common in the United States. Symptoms are similar to influenza, fever, headache, fatigue, erythema migrans, and a skin rash. Lyme disease progresses through three stages and, if caught early, is easily treatable with antibiotics. If left untreated, the disease can affect a person’s joints, heart, and nervous system, leaving lasting effects. Wearing insect repellent and proper clothing outside are the best ways to prevent tick bites that can lead to Lyme disease. Julius Kruger - “How Covid Sickened the Economy: The Post-pandemic State of the American Economy in a Comparison and Analysis.” (session 1) I want to analyze the effects of the pandemic and the lockdowns that came along with it on the American economy and then compare it to the pre-pandemic state. Additionally, I would like to compare the Great Recession and the Great Depression.
Valentine Laser - “Sports-related Injuries and Their Effects” (session 3) In sports, there is always a potential for injuries. However, athletes often think it will never happen to them, but then it happens when they would never expect it. In my case, I experienced a hip injury as a tennis player for Missouri Valley College, and this injury has caused many difficulties in my life. In this talk, I will discuss my case as an injured athlete, the literature regarding injured athletes, and the potential physical, mental, and emotional effects of these injuries. Ashley Lewis - “Helping Grieving Families” (session 13) In healthcare, nurses must often care for patients during the dying process. The care does not end at the loss of a patient, though, as nurses continue to help the families who are now grieving. Most nurses can feel unprepared when assisting these individuals. Establishing a systematic process to assess grief and helping nurses develop their ability to communicate with grieving families can increase family satisfaction and lead to better overall outcomes for both families and nursing professionals. I developed an educational module to help new ICU nurses identify grief, risk factors for complicated grief, and resources nurses can use to help these families. This education aims to increase a nurses’ confidence in assisting families with the complicated grief process. Andrew Linsenbardt - “Implementation of Randomized Frequent Testing in Anatomy & Physiology I” (session 8) There are many methods of instruction that can be employed in challenging classes like Anatomy & Physiology I to successfully complete course learning outcomes. Randomized frequent testing, where students are encouraged to complete comprehensive assessments using a computerized learning management system (LMS), has been shown in other settings to improve information retrieval and retention, as well as reduce test anxiety. This method was implemented in Fall 2021 in Anatomy & Physiology I at Missouri Valley College. Here, an analysis of the effectiveness of this implementation is presented, indicating that the number of attempts of assessments on an LMS significantly correlates with success on cumulative exams. Moreover, grades in the course have improved significantly since implementation of the method. Ultimately, these data suggest that randomized frequent testing has worked in this course and may prove beneficial for students in courses beyond Anatomy & Physiology I.
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