Nomiya Hikaru - “Poster of Arizona” (Poster Session II) The scenario is that I am working for the Arizona Tourism Board, and I am responsible for creating a poster that will bring readers to visit this state. I chose Arizona because Arizona is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. I chose Arizona because of its striking desert scenery, colorful red rocks, and unique cultural history. It is a state where nature, history, and adventure come together. To learn about Arizona, I used the Arizona Office of Tourism website, online travel guides, and map resources. These helped me understand its geography, famous landmarks, and special local events. Arizona became the 48th state in 1912, and its capital is Phoenix. The climate in southern Arizona is hot and dry, while the northern part is cooler with forests and mountains. Some of the most popular tourist attractions are the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tombstone, Monument Valley, and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The Sedona International Film Festival, held every February or March, attracts people from all over the world. Arizona is a beautiful and fascinating place filled with natural wonders and history. It is worth visiting for anyone who loves adventure, stunning landscapes, and sunshine. Hailey Holland - “Unveiling Pesticide Molecule Permeation in Crop Tissues using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS)” (Session 1) Pesticides sprayed on the outside of fruits and vegetables don’t just stay on the outer skin; they are often pulled inward by the fruit or vegetable’s vascular system, making pesticides difficult to remove from produce. While removing the skins may reduce pesticide consumption, some residues remain. Different pesticides have different levels of permeability, which is also dependent on the type of produce it’s sprayed on. This presentation will discuss an article titled “Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Imaging Assisted by Machine Learning Analysis: Unveiling Pesticide Molecule Permeation in Crop Tissues” by Wang et al. This experiment used surface-enhanced raman scattering (SERS), an imaging technology, to visualize the level of permeation of various pesticides and various types of produce, while also using artificial intelligence to analyze the abundance of data the SERS machine collected. The data found in this experiment helps to provide information regarding which types of pesticides are safer for use on various crops, as well as which crops are more susceptible to permeation by pesticides. Amanda Holley - “The Impact of In-Depth Nurse Orientation on Quality of Care and Turnover in Long-Term Care Facilities” (Session 9) Nurses in long-term care are essential in keeping the health, safety, and quality of life for residents, yet high turnover rates and inconsistent quality of care remain an ongoing challenge. Current literature suggests that inadequate training and lack of ongoing education contribute to a decrease in employment, job dissatisfaction, and high turnover among long-term care nurses. This educational module was developed to demonstrate to the administration how a better approach to training new nurses can increase nurse retention. By implementing a more comprehensive approach that emphasizes clinical skills, communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care, facilities may see not only improved patient safety and outcomes but also increased staff confidence and job satisfaction.
of everyone etc. With the outbreak, it had a long-term effect on the world, and it still does to this day. During the pandemic, the shift from in-person to online took a huge impact on the world. From education to working, it had many obstacles. It was hard for everyone, from learning how to transition in person and having social interaction, to switching to isolation and no contact with anyone for several months. With the lack of social interaction, the pandemic impacted people’s mental health, learning how to communicate with one another. With the months of isolation and less contact with everyone in the world it had a high impact on people’s mental health. There was a huge struggle with going from being in person, interacting with another, to having to go online and continue their education, work, and social life. Even though the outbreak happened back in 2019, it has left a huge imprint on the world. The world is still struggling with the transition from online to being able to have human interaction after all the months we’ve been in quarantine. COVID-19 has shown that having that human interaction, mental health awareness, when there is another pandemic outbreak, we will be able to prepare better for the healthcare crisis. Anthony Greer - see Jules Garret, “Game Day Behind the Scene” (Session 17) Ellie Gutcher - see Georgia Price, “College Nutrition Sources and Realities Within Prevention/Treatment of Injury as Well as Performance Within Collegiate Sports” (Poster Session I) Maisie Harrhy - “Application of Powder X-ray Diffraction for Structural Characterization of Biologically Active Compounds in Analytical Chemistry” (Poster Session I) Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) has emerged as an indispensable analytical technique for the structural characterization of biologically active compounds in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This non-destructive method enables the determination of crystallographic parameters, polymorphic forms, and phase purity of bioactive molecules, including antibiotics, alkaloids, and enzyme inhibitors. PXRD facilitates the identification of crystalline versus amorphous phases, which critically influences bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. The technique provides quantitative phase analysis, enabling distinction between different solid-state forms that may exhibit variable solubility and stability profiles. Furthermore, PXRD serves as a quality control tool for assessing the structural integrity of natural products and synthetic drug candidates during formulation development. By correlating diffraction patterns with molecular arrangements, researchers can elucidate structure- property relationships essential for optimizing pharmacological activity. The integration of PXRD with complementary spectroscopic methods enhances comprehensive structural elucidation, making it fundamental to modern analytical chemistry applications in biological compound characterization. Maria Herrero - “Queen of Hearts” (Session 15) This drawing project investigates the physicality of charcoal as a speculative material system rather than an illustration tool. Charcoal accumulates smears, refuses precision, gets under the skin, and nothing stays for long. This mirrors how emotional memory actually survives. The hearts are not a symbolic illustration; they are ghosts of feeling. This work is ultimately about the impact of trust and honesty, and witnessing what carbon reveals when you don’t control it.
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