Kellyce Brookes, Antyiva Robertson, & Erin Klasing - “Connections of Volleyball” (Poster Session III) Volleyball is more than just a sport to us; it’s a team effort that depends on trust, communication, and connection. Each of us plays a different position, from DS to OPP to MB, and we’ve learned how each role has its own challenges and responsibilities. Our project focuses on how these positions come together on the court and how that teamwork relates to balancing life off the court, especially when it comes to school and personal goals. Through our experiences as student-athletes, we’ve seen how playing volleyball teaches discipline, time management, and emotional balance. Practices, travel, and games take up much time, so learning how to organize schoolwork and rest is just as important as training. We also looked into research on how student-athletes perform academically and mentally, finding that teamwork and structure often help reduce stress and improve motivation. Our presentation will show how volleyball builds character, leadership, and teamwork that extend far beyond the game. Julia Brown - “The Causes, Pathogenesis, and Prevention of Meningitis” (Poster Session I) Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, which are protective membranes of the brain and the spinal cord. It is a serious and sometimes fatal disease which can be brought about by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or, less often, by parasites. Bacteria in particular, meningitis is a serious health issue in the world, in that it progresses quite rapidly, and is accompanied by severe complications. This paper will describe the microbiological etiology of meningitis, its transmission, symptoms, assessment devices, and the current treatment and preventative measures. The information was obtained through laboratory culture methods research, Gram staining, and review of the commonly used pathogens (i. E. Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumonia, and Haemophilus influenzae type b). Bacterial and viral forms were also compared to highlight the differences in their diagnosis and the progression of the disease. The findings indicate that meningitis caused by bacteria presents with more severe clinical conditions, such as fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status, of meningitis caused by viruses is self- limiting in the majority of cases. The most helpful laboratory tests include diagnostic tests, e.g., cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and culture. The prevalence of the illness worldwide has significantly reduced on account of the application of inoculation initiates against N. meningitidis and S. pneumoniae. Microbiology, as well as the diagnosis of meningitis, is highly significant in the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis before it develops. The success or failure in reducing the morbidity and mortality rates associated with this infection involves ongoing community health interventions, including vaccination, early diagnosis, and antibiotic stewardship. Erica Burch Palomino - “Detection of Microplastics in Tissues of Marine Mammals by Py-GC/MS and Raman Spectroscopy” (Poster Session I) The article Microplastics in fat, melon, and other tissues of marine mammals: Evidence of translocation examined microplastic contents in marine mammals in Alaska, California, and North Carolina by performing pyrolysis- gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and Raman spectroscopy. Py-GC/MS displayed types of polymer at a molecular level, which was achieved by heating the samples, whereas the Raman spectroscopy non-invasively
The scenario is that I am working for the Missouri Tourism Board, and I am responsible for creating a poster that will bring readers to visit this state. I chose Missouri State because, for me, it was important to learn about this. I used mainly online articles and documentaries on YouTube. I was really interested in it because I learned a lot of information, like history. I learned that Jazz music was really famous in Kansas City in the past, and I also learned that the bear is the most famous animal in Missouri. There are 6 famous cities in Missouri: Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Springfield, Jefferson City, and St. Joseph. The famous landmark, The Gateway Arch in St-Louis. Raising Barns in the South and the goal is to build a barn for the community, which is the main tradition. There is also the BBQ in Kansas City, which is probably the most important food in Missouri, but on the other hand, there is also the iconic M-I-Z and its first-in- the-nation Homecoming. Missouri State is maybe not the most famous State, but with the nature, culture, and traditions, you will feel good in that State for sure. Tyler Bird - “How the Modern World is Changing How We Argue” (Session 18) The modern world is changing how we argue with technology and social media. This has made traditional face-to-face discussion move to the internet, where digital forums dominate public debate. The internet has made it easier for everyone to share opinions instantaneously, expanding public debate beyond word of mouth. Debates are no longer limited to one place or culture. People from around the world can share ideas and learn from different perspectives. This has also changed the quality of arguments, replacing reasoned evidence-based debate with shorter ones fueled by emotion and influenced by algorithms that create echo chambers where people only encounter other people with the same beliefs as them. While the modern world allows more voices to be heard, it also increases misinformation and polarization. Overall, the modern world is reshaping argumentation by making it faster, more accessible, but also I made this piece as a part of a set that showed the struggles that female athletes go through. This specific work was a representation of how dance is not viewed as a high competition sport despite the physicality required to be a skilled dancer. I chose to represent these dancers as two children and an adult to show the progression that can happen due to perseverance. For them it is victory because despite not being taken seriously by many, dancers have an important place in both the competitive athletic world and in the artistic world of expression. Juliana Blackburn - “Applicability” (Session 15) This artwork invites viewers to explore the intersection of the mundane and the profound through the lens of urban expression. By focusing on the graffiti and stickers on the back of a street sign, it challenges our perceptions of everyday objects, highlighting how external influences shape our understanding of the ordinary. The official sign with the informal, often chaotic nature of street art prompts reflection on the layers of meaning that can emerge from what is typically overlooked. more fragmented and emotionally charged. Alena Blachowski - “Victory” (Session 15) Moriah Bolin - see Tara Rivas, “Is it Even an Opportunity Anymore?: Exploring College Affordability and Accessibility Through Debate” (Session 20)
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