to develop effective strategies that will make speech therapy more accessible, proactive, and inclusive of everyday classroom routines. Keyonie Gaddy - “Syphilis: A comprehensive Overview of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment” (Session 2) Despite being treatable with antibiotics, Syphilis, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum , remains a worldwide health concern. Syphilis is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, but can also be spread from mother to fetus during pregnancy; this is called congenital syphilis. There are four distinct stages: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary, each has specific clinical features. A combination of serological tests, including nontreponemal and treponemal assays, can be used for a diagnosis. Penicillin remains the main treatment; however, alternative antibiotics are available for those with penicillin allergies. Prevention efforts remained focused on promoting safe sex practices, screening high-risk populations, and providing treatment in a timely manner. Although there has been an advancement in diagnosis and treatment, controlling syphilis has still posed a challenge. Increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance, co-infection with HIV, and lack of access to healthcare. Continued research and public health initiatives are important to reduce the cases of syphilis and improve the treatment of infected individuals. David Garcia & Pablo Perez - “Impact of Socioeconomic Diversity at MVC on Food Spending Habits and Access to Healthy Options” (Poster Session I) This study is part of a large project for the Honors-395 class. It explores how attitudes toward food, economics, health, and nutrition reflect the diversity of Missouri Valley College’s (MVC) campus. This particular research explores how socioeconomic diversity at Missouri Valley College (MVC) affects students’ food spending habits and access to healthy options. According to national studies, up to 40% of American college students experience food insecurity (El Zein et al., 2019; Broton & Goldrick-Rab, 2018). This study explores how those trends show up among the diversity at MVC. This part of the project will use surveys and interviews, and will examine how income level influences food preferences, meal frequency, and views of “healthy eating.” After researching and taking a quick look at the survey, I can say that students with lower incomes face persistent challenges, such as high food costs and a lack of healthy options. Based on the concepts of socioeconomic inequality and food globalization (Jayasanker, 2020; Pechey & Monsivais, 2016), the project is designed to encourage inclusive, affordable, and equitable campus food initiatives. David Garcia - see Pablo Perez, “The Effects of MVC’s Campus Diversity on Attitudes Regarding Nutrition, Athletic Performance, Food Economics, Health and Safety” (Poster Session I) Raquel Garcia - “Ringworm (Tinea)” (Poster Session I) My research project is about ringworm, which is actually a fungal infection and not caused by a worm, despite its name. It’s caused by fungi called Trichophyton and Microsporum that feed on keratin found in our skin, hair, and nails. I chose this topic because ringworm is super common, especially among athletes and pet owners, but a lot of people don’t really understand how it spreads. My poster explains the symptoms, like red circular rashes and itching, and how it’s transmitted through contact with
infected people, animals, or surfaces. I also looked into different treatments, such as antifungal creams and oral medications, and ways to prevent infection through better hygiene and cleaning habits. Overall, my goal is to educate others on how to recognize ringworm early and stop it from spreading since it’s both preventable and easily treatable if caught in time. Jules Garret, Jakari Johnson, Heliamar Mora, Matheus Curi, Melanie Perez Moreno, Braylon King, Anthony Greer - “Game Day Behind the Scene” (Session 17) It will be a presentation showing our internship and explaining how game day staff work and what we need to prepare for game days. Leonardo Goncalves - “Poster of Alaska” (Poster Session II) Enjoy the Alaska. This scenario is that I am working for the Alaska Tourism Board, and I am responsible for creating a poster that will bring readers to visit this state. I chose this state because some people think it isn’t an interesting state. I based my research on information from the “Travel Alaska” travel guide, some websites, and articles. Through these sources, I learned about the history, traditions, and various tourist attractions of the state of Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the United States and was the 49th state to be admitted to the Union. About culture and traditions, Alaska has a large indigenous population, and therefore, there are several traditional festivals there. One of them is the Festival of Native Arts that provides connections with Alaska’s traditional arts, dance, and music. Furthermore, Alaska has some parks to visit, such as Denali State Park and Kenai Fjords National Park. In these places we can enjoy beautiful landscapes, also we can see a little about the wildlife. The nature, the culture, the history, all things about Alaska can be interesting, and it’s a great place to escape from expensive and commonplace vacation trips. Logan Gosney - “HIV: Stop the Stigma” (Session 5) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that targets the immune system, primarily attacking CD4+ T lymphocytes and leading to progressive immune dysfunction. Identified in the early 1980s, HIV has since become a significant global public health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Transmission occurs through exposure to infected blood, sexual contact, and vertical transmission from mother to child. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has fundamentally transformed HIV infection from a fatal disease into a manageable chronic condition, significantly reducing morbidity, mortality, and transmission rates. Despite these advancements, persistent challenges remain, including drug resistance, limited access to healthcare, social stigma, and the continued absence of a definitive cure. Reducing HIV-related stigma is essential to promoting testing, treatment adherence, and social inclusion among affected populations. Furthermore, sustained public education, comprehensive community engagement, equitable healthcare access, and compassionate medical practices are crucial components in addressing the ongoing HIV epidemic and mitigating its long-term social and medical impacts globally. Dejha Grassadonia Porter - “The Global Impact of COVID-19” (Session 10) In the late year of 2019, there began to be an outbreak of COVID-19, and with this outbreak it had brought a huge global impact. The outbreak had a major effect on education for everyone, the social economy, the public, and the health
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