sale, students will be exhibiting some of their favorite works from this semester. Students have been working hard this semester to advance their ceramics skills on the pottery wheel and with hand building techniques. They have also been advancing their surface design abilities through practicing modern and traditional decorating techniques such as slip trailing, sgraffito, mishima, and more. Victor Aparicio Reques - “Dehumanization in Competitive Sports: Applying Smith’s Framework to the Treatment of Athletes” (poster session I) This project discusses how dehumanization as detailed by David Livingstone Smith could be used in the context of the treatment of athletes in competitive sports. Although dehumanization is mostly linked to overt ideological doctrines that leave some groups of people as less human, what is presented in this paper is that the same tendencies can be observed in the workplace where performance and outcome are valued more than any other thing. Concentrating on college and professional sports, the analysis examines how athletes can be viewed and treated as individual performance tools and not as complete human beings. Based on the framework of Smith, the project examines how the fans, media, and sports organizations can contribute to the kind of perception that is akin to dehumanization although there might not be an explicit dehumanizing ideology. Through these dynamics, the paper asks questions of how competitive pressures influence moral perception and blame some actions on athletes. Conclusively, this project holds the position that even though the treatment of athletes cannot be categorized fully under the strict definition of dehumanization by Smith, there are crucial points of its presence in this area, which underscores the ethical dilemma in contemporary competitive sports. Ara Aranguren Armendariz - “Social Identity and Public Perceptions of Immigration in Spain” (poster session I) The Spanish migration crisis is something that is being discussed in politics and in society today because it is a place where migrants travel. This study is about how Spanish people think about migrants through the lens of social psychology, with a primary focus on Social Identity Theory. According to this theory, the development of human identities is connected to our social groups. Migrants in Spanish culture are part of another group, which creates prejudice and stereotypes. This paper also examines how people’s attitudes are affected by their environments, specifically how people change their behavior to fit in with other people. By using what is researched on the subject and what is said in the media, this study examines how people’s ideas, environments, stereotypes, and what other people think influence their attitudes. The findings have shown that there is something in social psychology that affects people’s attitudes toward migrants, which in return affects what people do or what politicians say. By understanding this, we can work on ways to stop prejudice in society and get people from different backgrounds to get along in today’s diverse world. Elijah Asuncion - “Holistic Strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia” (session 6) Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are neurodegenerative conditions that damage the brain which leads to cognitive decline and impair daily functioning. While medications can offer some relief, pharmacologic methods are limited and may cause adverse effects. Recent literature emphasizes the importance of non-pharmacological interventions, which can improve quality
of life (QOL) and help prevent caregiver strain. Studies within the last five years highlight the holistic approach such as; music therapy, physical activity, aromatherapy, reminiscence therapy, and adequate nutrition. These studies demonstrated an improvement in behavior and cognitive function without the risk of medication. Importantly, training caregivers can improve patient centered care, reducing caregiver burden and increasing satisfaction. Overall, non-pharmacological, holistic interventions are an essential and effective way to augment dementia care, as reinforced by the literature review and current research. An educational module was developed for family members and Home health caregivers to provide training for non- pharmacological strategies to improve Alzheimer’s and dementia care. These strategies support patient centered care that benefits cognitive, behavioral, and emotional health for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Alexander Ballinger - “Student Cash Flow Management” (session 13) My project will be focusing on a common problem among college students, which is not fully understanding where their money is going each month. From my experience in the Missouri Valley College Finance Office, I have been working with accounts payable, which involves tracking what the college owes and making sure everything is recorded and paid correctly. I will connect this idea to the life of a student by showing how everyday expenses like rent, food, and books can be treated in a similar way. I will create a simple monthly cash flow tracker in Excel that helps students organize their income and expenses, and clearly see whether they have a surplus or deficit. I will also explain important concepts like cash flow, net income, and financial obligations in a practical way, and demonstrate how the tracker works using example data. My goal is to help students understand their finances and make better decisions. Alexander Ballinger - see Hurst et al. “Team Insight” (session 13) Marina Barbara Bujalance - “In young adults newly diagnosed with celiac disease, does a structured nurse-led education, including individualized dietary instructions and follow-up support, reduce the number of days they experience bloating three months after the program compared to three months prior to completing the education course?” (session 7) Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune condition triggered by gluten ingestion, causing damage and inflammation to the small intestine. Young adults who are newly diagnosed often experience symptoms such as frequent bloating, diarrhea, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Bloating can be distressing because it can interfere with social interactions, daily activities, and overall quality of life. Although the primary treatment is a strict gluten-free diet, a lot of patients feel overwhelmed after diagnosis and may struggle to identify hidden sources of gluten or to prevent cross-contamination. This project is an educational module designed for young adults newly diagnosed with celiac disease. The goal is to evaluate if targeted nursing education can improve symptom management and promote better long-term outcomes.
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