additives, preservatives, and chemically altered ingredients. For humans, science is beginning to link high UPF consumption to chronic diseases like obesity, type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and many more. Similar health trends can be observed in our companion animals that consume highly processed diets, but less research is available to assess these occurrences. Using an integrated approach that considers both humans and animals (e.g. One Health), this study will examine the parallels between human and companion animal health trends associated with ultra-processed diets and shared environmental exposures. Factors such as reduced nutrient quality and altered biological functions in combination with household chemical exposures may be contributing to rising chronic disease rates similar to those seen in humans. Through literature review and interviews with veterinary and human nutrition professionals, this study explores not only the side effects of the ultra-processed diet, but also the growing interest in holistic approaches emphasizing whole food diets, reduced chemical exposure, and preventative health. Using a One Health approach, this research emphasizes the need for further investigation into the long-term health effects of ultra-processed diets across species. Aniah Castruita - see Beltran et al. “Reading Through the Shift” (session 24) Daníel Cekic - “Texas Brochure” (poster session 1) Texas, a state renowned for its cultural, historical, and entertainment offerings, attracts numerous tourists due to its considerable diversity and historical importance. Despite its broad appeal, many potential visitors remain unaware of the extensive attractions that Texas presents. This project gives potential visitors a fuller picture, highlighting important locations, notable historical events, and cultural aspects, through an engaging tri-fold brochure made from data from a variety of sources. To identify prominent cities, landmarks, and attractions suitable for inclusion, maps and photographs were also consulted. Texas’s historical trajectory, according to the available research, is characterized by its unique and many qualities, many events such as the Battle of the Alamo and notable advancements in space exploration. Furthermore, major metropolitan centers, including Austin, Dallas, and Houston, offer a diverse array of modern attractions and cultural experiences. Additionally, Texas is celebrated for its culinary offerings, notably Tex-Mex cuisine and barbecue, alongside traditions like live country music and rodeos. National parks, historical sites, and entertainment venues draw millions of tourists annually. Texas is a place unlike any other, catering to a wide range of interests. Whether you’re passionate about history or in search of adventure, the Lone Star State has something for you. Milene Cesar Marciniuk - “The Impact of Mental Health in Student Athletes’ Performance Satisfaction” (poster session II) The purpose of this study is to analyze how psychological well-being influences athletic performance satisfaction among college student athletes. The study tries to investigate if mental health factors, such as anxiety, depression, and stress affect athletes’ ability to perform consistently and effectively during competitions. By exploring the relationship between psychological functioning and sport outcomes, the research aims to determine if mental health challenges can affect the lack of focus, motivation, confidence, and performance. I predict
that higher levels of mental health distress will be significantly associated with the decrease of athletic performance, while higher levels of psychological resilience will be positively associated with improved performance outcomes among collegiate student-athletes. This study is seeking to have a hundred college student athletes as participants from Missouri Valley College. The study will use an online survey, which will start collecting demographic data, along with questions about mental health and performance satisfaction. The study will focus on the participants who have ever been student athletes. Leslie Chastain - “When Fear Became Evidence: Moral Panic and the Manufacturing of Monsters during the Satanic Panic of the Late Twentieth Century” (session 14) The Satanic Panic of the late 20th century represents how moral panic can lead to mass hysteria and societal consequences. This paper discusses how sensationalized media weaponize widespread social fears to lead to false accusations, wrongful convictions, and long-lasting societal and criminological impacts. Drawing on Stanley Cohen’s Moral Panic Theory and Labeling Theory, and examining well-known cases such as the McMartin Preschool scandal and the West Memphis Three murder trial, the paper explores how unsubstantiated claims were transformed into criminal prosecutions despite the absence of evidence. The paper explores how accused individuals were socially constructed as deviant “folk devils,” stripped of personhood, and judged through fear rather than facts. It further examines the role that media amplification, moral entrepreneurs, and prosecutorial overreach play in distorting due process. Finally, the paper considers the long-term impact of the Satanic Panic on sex offender policy, public perception, and fear-based approaches to criminal justice. McKenna Christensen, “Goodbye” (visual art session) Grief is a universal experience that everyone has dealt with personally or has witnessed someone else go through. Healthcare professionals have the great privilege and burden to bear witness to someone’s last moments more frequently than the majority of the population. This piece reflects the immeasurable weight of saying goodbye to a loved one and the quiet grief saturated with emotion to the point of overflowing. This drawing represents the grief of loved ones I have bid farewell to, as well as the grief for a loss of loved ones I have witnessed as a nursing student. In these moments, time seems to slow, and silence often speaks louder than words. There is a sacredness in the final breath, in the trembling hands held tightly, and in the unspoken understanding that love does not end with loss. As a student nurse, I have learned that grief is not always loud or visible. Grief can exist in stillness, in the hollow spaces left behind, and in the strength it takes to let go. This work seeks to honor both the pain and the beauty within those moments, acknowledging grief not only as sorrow, but as a profound reflection of deep human connection. McKenna Christensen - “Pain Control Through Various Stages of Pregnancy” (session 6) There is a significant amount of information and misinformation about pain control during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period circulating throughout the media and other sources as of late. By examining evidence-based resources and articles, factual information can be attained. Many pregnant patients do not have the time or knowledge to complete research for credible information regarding their care, and rely on less-credible
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