Brayden Shannon - “AI: The Hidden Poison” (Poster Session II) This research project will examine neglected environmental and ethical consequences with artificial intelligence use. As AI technologies rapidly grow in healthcare, communication, and education, they have hidden costs, significant issues for sustainability. This research aims to identify how the training process of large AI models uses vast amounts of energy and water while creating carbon emissions, along with pumping metric tons of water. Additionally, it hopes to bring light to the problem around electronic waste from data centers or when creating the hardware. Aside from environmental costs, the project hopes to examine the ethical risks associated while developing AI like misinformation and bias. This project hopes to emphasize the importance of being responsible when creating AI. The progress of AI needs to align with ecological and social positivity if a sustainable digital future is to be pursued. Jesse Shannon - “Child Tax Credit” (Poster Session II) The Child Tax Credit (CTC) allows families with a qualifying child to get a tax break. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia offer child tax credits to help low to middle-income families. My project examines the purpose, forms and steps to claim credit, who is eligible, income limits and credit amounts, and recent changes to the CTC. Taxpayers must have a qualifying child under the age of 17 in order to be eligible for CTC. My project includes the income thresholds based on the taxpayers filing status and how it affects their phaseout. A graph illustrates the credit value a taxpayer will receive and what their phaseout is. My project provides information on what forms need to be filled out which are Form 1040 and Schedule 8812. The One Big Beautiful Bill increased the maximum credit value from $2,000 to $2,200 per child. The overall purpose of the CTC is to control social and economic stability by limiting child poverty and helping working parents. Azelea Shelton - “Strep Throat” (Poster Session I) Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus. It primarily affects the throat and tonsils, leading to symptoms such as sore throat, fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. This infection spreads easily through respiratory droplets and close contact, making it common among school-aged children and in crowded settings. Accurate diagnosis is achieved through rapid antigen detection tests or throat cultures to confirm the presence of S. pyogenes. If left untreated, strep throat can lead to serious complications such as rheumatic fever or kidney inflammation. Antibiotic treatment, usually with penicillin or amoxicillin, is essential to relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and reduce transmission. Understanding the microbiology, transmission, and prevention of strep throat is crucial for managing the infection effectively and promoting public health awareness. Education on hygiene and timely treatment can significantly decrease infection rates and complications. Jaedyn Smith - “Clostridioides Difficile Infection - If We Can Understand It, We Can Fix It, If We Can Fix It, We Can Prevent It” (Session 10) For this presentation I will be talking about Clostridioides difficile Infection, or C.Diff for short. This is a bacteria that specifically affects the colon. We will explore the history and the depths behind the upbringing of this infection.I’m going to discuss who this pathogen will most likely affect and with me
medicine to cure dengue, so treatment focuses on rest, fluids, and medical care to manage symptoms. The best way to prevent dengue is by controlling mosquitoes, keeping the environment clean, and spreading awareness in communities. Climate change and urban growth are helping the disease spread, making early detection and prevention very important. Madi Scott - “Breaking Down Impetigo: The Science Behind Infection and Healing” (Poster Session I) Impetigo is a superficial skin infection usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus and less often by Streptococcus pyogenes. Known to spread in daycares and schools, it is highly contagious and most commonly seen in infants and young children. In most cases, Impetigo affects the outer layers of the skin, but can cause complications like Cellulitis in severe cases. Impetigo enters the body through small cuts or insect bites, colonizes in the skin and causes sores that are itchy and uncomfortable. These sores usually start around the nose and mouth but spread to other parts of the body through direct contact with open wounds, infected skin, or contaminated clothes and towels. Impetigo is treatable with topical or oral antibiotics, good hygiene practice, and early diagnoses. These treatments help to control the infection and stop the spread in communities. Knowing how to identify the symptoms early can help to prevent the infection from worsening and spreading to others. Quincy Scotten - “Physical Therapy vs Medication Therapy for Chronic Pain” (Session 23) In adults experiencing chronic lower back pain, physical therapy has been shown to provide more effective long-term pain relief as compared to medication therapy. There are many risks associated with utilizing pain medication as a regimen for chronic back pain, and it has been shown that physical therapy can provide more long-term relief without the serious side effects, such as opioid addiction/dependency, masked side effects, and reduced mobility. An educational module to improve knowledge for healthcare providers was developed. This project will show the effectiveness of physical therapy over medication therapy in patients experiencing chronic lower back pain, ways to combat the issue, and what we as healthcare providers can do to fix the underlying problem. It is hoped that the inclusion of this educational module will encourage providers to consider more non-pharmacological methods in planned pain control. Jillyen Sentner - “A Collection of Poems” (Poster Session II) I’m sharing a collection of poems which I have written for introduction to creative writing with Professor Claire Schmidt. Each of these poems were born from something of significance in my life, through them I am sharing some of myself as well. “Sleeping Giant” is a real mountain with legend attached to it. “Alpenglow” is a natural phenomenon that happens on mountain peaks; it is truly awestriking. “Old Man Walnut” is our shade tree. “Pruning” was inspired by newly gained knowledge and personal belief. “21st Century Ghost” is commentary on the disconnection witnessed between people of today’s society. “A Mom Is forever” describes my struggle with accepting the sudden loss of my mom, Mary Seed. Finally, though far from least, is “The Third Act” which was inspired by my, white knight and husband, David Sentner, who I call “My Wheezy”. Aiden Serrano - see Kennedy Pittman, “Artificially Enhanced: Exploring AI in the Classroom Through Debate” (Session 20)
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