one’s mobility. By comparing flexibility and strength, explaining the versatility of mobility, and conveying the implications of good mobility, The Power of Mobility: Unlocking Potential will inform listeners on the subject and leave them with a well- rounded and applicable knowledge of the topic. Erika Rehmer - “Hi Ren: A Journey of Self-Discovery” (Session 4) Hi Ren: A Journey of Self-Discovery explores the complexity and duality of our consciences. The choreography of this piece was inspired by the inner monologue of the songwriter, Ren. It is a conversational piece designed to capture the audience’s interest. This open style of dance conveys a complete story of self-discovery while also leaving room for personal interpretation. The ups and downs that everyone experiences in life are demonstrated within the choreography, making Hi Ren: A Journey of Self-Discovery deeply relatable across all platforms. Heavily in tune with the lyrics and musicality of the song, this dance creates awkward, yet beautiful images throughout its entirety. Taken from the creative mind of Brianna Wehrle, this solo performance tells the story of one individual’s journey, but allows the audience to expand on the principles of the act and even choose what position they wish to hold regarding their own journey of self-discovery. Jericka Renner - “Watch Rocko Bird Watch” (Session 15) My piece is a 18x24 oil on canvas presenting a dog. The dog (Rocko) represents the past memory of life, love, and relationship. I want to show the viewers that there is relation and connection in the piece, I hope to give off the feeling through the painting. Katarina Ribar - “Tailoring Support in End-of-Life Care: The Counselor’s Role” (Session 8) End-of-life counseling supports individuals facing terminal illness by addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. Unlike traditional counseling, which focuses on change and personal growth, end-of-life counseling emphasizes acceptance, meaning-making, and peace. This capstone presents client cases experienced this year, highlighting the counseling process and emotional journeys of individuals approaching the end of life, and counselor. The Kübler-Ross model of grief guided understanding of clients’ experiences. A developmental perspective is also applied to explore how life stage, prior experiences, and personal beliefs can shape perceptions of death and responses to counseling. The counselor’s role varies depending on the client’s unique needs and readiness, requiring flexibility in balancing empathy, honesty, emotional support, and hope. Findings emphasize that developmentally informed, client- centered counseling fosters dignity, meaning, and peace while helping individuals navigate the complex emotional challenges of life’s final stages. Elizabeth Riggs & Isla Baeza - “Synthesis and Evaluation of a Magnesium Glycinate Tripeptide Chelate” (Session 6) In this presentation we will discuss an article titled “Synthesis and Chemical and Biological Evaluation of a Glycine Tripeptide Chelate of Magnesium”. Magnesium is a necessary micronutrient for muscle, nerve, and hormone function, and is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes in the body. Deficiencies in this nutrient have become an increasing health issue, and supplementation is often needed. This article discusses the synthesis of a more bioavailable and stable version of
magnesium so that supplementation can be more effective. Chelated versions of magnesium, or magnesium that is binded to an organic compound, are more bioavailable. This article analyzes the use of triglycine, a type of amino acid, as a ligand for magnesium, and assesses its bioavailability. Elizabeth Riggs - “The Hidden Epidemic: Raising Awareness About Lyme Disease” (Poster Session III) Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis). First recognized in Lyme, Connecticut, in the 1970s and identified by Dr. Willy Burgdorfer in 1981, it is now the most common vector- borne disease in the United States, with an estimated 476,000 new cases each year. The disease develops in three stages; early localized, early disseminated, and late disseminated; and can affect the skin, joints, heart, and nervous system. As tick populations grow, continued awareness, early diagnosis, and vaccine research are essential to reducing Lyme disease’s growing public health impact. Sydney Righter - “Will Diagnostic and Early Intervention of OCD Symptoms Decrease the Risk of More Severe Compulsions in Adulthood?” (Poster Session III) For my project I wanted to do Compulsive Disorder because there are so many disorders for this type I just didn’t want to pick just one, I just wanted to learn as a child if you are diagnosed with compulsive disorder does it grow when moving into adulthood or does it lessen. Tiffani Riley - “The Risks of Vaping: An Educational Module for Adolescents” (Session 10) Vaping has become increasingly popular amongst high school aged adolescents. In 2024, e-cigarettes were the most used tobacco product among middle and high school students in the United States. Providing education in multiple formats such as written, visual, and verbal more effectively provides information to adolescents, helping them make healthy choices. An educational module was developed to be shown to adolescents, demonstrating the risks of vaping. The education is a PowerPoint lecture module with print out Q&A pre and post education. The goal of the project is to encourage adolescents from vaping and also give resources for them to get help to stop if needed. Tara Rivas, Moriah Bolin, Josilyn Sandoval, & Charlotte Hoffman - “Is it Even an Opportunity Anymore?: Exploring College Affordability and Accessibility Through Debate” (Session 20) The cost of college has become a complicated issue with affordability becoming a thing of the past. Currently, the affordability crisis means that only 11% of students coming from families under the poverty line graduate college (Lumina, n.d.). Low-income students face a variety of struggles that discourage attendance to college and those who do go 46% report considerations of departure. Additionally, well over 50% of low- income students struggle with paying for tuition and as a result face higher rates homelessness, and food insecurity as a result of unaffordable rates for education. This growing unaffordable situation for students consistently leads to the question of is college even worth it anymore? This debate will examine that very question and challenge us to consider and remind ourselves of what we are getting from the unique experience of education and how we can do it ethically to preserve its value
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