loss of sensation, muscle weakness, and deformities.The immune system’s reaction decides how serious the disease will be, which is either tuberculoid leprosy, which stays in one area and usually heals on its own, or lepromatous leprosy, which spreads through the body and is more severe. Diagnosis involves skin smears, histopathological examination, and detection of acid-fast bacilli using Ziehl–Neelsen staining. Treatment consists of multidrug therapy (MDT), typically a combination of dapsone, rifampin, and clofazimine, which effectively kills the bacteria and helps prevent drug resistance. Fletcher Thompson - see Kennedy Omey, “Mindstream, A New Approach to Social Media Technology” (Session 6) Fletcher Thompson - see Meghan Ansani, “Interactive Session: Poverty and Economic Insecurity” Mason Thompson - “Photography Journey” (Poster Session II) This poster highlights my personal photography journey and showcases a selection of my recent work that reflects how my style and perspective have evolved over time. Photography has become a way for me to capture not just images but also emotions, moments, and stories that often go unnoticed. Through experimentation with lighting, composition, and editing, I have learned how to use the camera as a creative tool to express how I see the world. Each photo on this poster represents a different stage of growth, from my early attempts at simple sports shots to more intentional and creative shots that focus on detail, mood, and storytelling. My goal is to show how photography has taught me patience, observation, and the value of practice. More than anything, this project captures my ongoing passion for visual storytelling and serves as a reminder that improvement comes from both curiosity and persistence. I hope my work inspires others to explore their own creativity and see the fun in sports photography. Kenley Thornhill - “Small Pox” (Poster Session II) One of the most terrible infectious diseases in human history, Variola virus smallpox caused numerous deaths and human suffering until it was eradicated in 1980. My research poster will focus on the historical influence, ways the disease has been transmitted, and its global eradication, as it is important as a milestone in the history of world health. By examining evidence, immunization plans, as well as the formulation of the global eradication program, this paper will illustrate how the global efforts have been successful in eradicating a human disease first. The poster also focuses on the biology of Variola virus and how successful the smallpox vaccine was. The success story of eradicating smallpox offers a useful comprehension of contemporary world health programs, such as those against polio and the new viral menace. My poster finally highlights the importance of using scientific innovation, combined with health policy and collaboration to experience the success in fighting infectious diseases. Malia Todd - “Accessibility in Higher Education: Are Colleges Truly Inclusive?” (Poster Session III) Despite the legal requirements for accessibility, most colleges and universities fail to create fully inclusive environments. Genuine inclusion requires more than just simple compliance; it demands proactive efforts, including increasing disability
services, implementing universal design within classrooms, and stronger advocacy for accessible campus technology. While the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) essentially established legal protections for these individuals, various institutions treat these accommodations as a checklist rather than a commitment to equity. To bridge this gap, higher educational institutions must move beyond these minimal compliance requirements and actively work towards creating equitable learning environments for all students. Students with physical, learning, and behavioral disabilities encounter barriers within their classrooms, residence halls, and even online platforms that they use for their education. Universities need to invest in stronger disability support services, integrate universal design principles across all academic spaces, and promote campus-wide awareness of accessibility as a shared responsibility. Braelen Toles - see Carter Taylor, “Chirality and Its Importance in Animal Medicine” (Session 13) Lucía Torres Vizcaíno - “Ration Cards, Black-market, and Social control in Málaga During The Spanish Post-Civil War Period (1939-1952)” (Session 22) After the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), hunger was a national disaster. To solve this problem and to strengthen social, economic, and political control of citizens, Franco’s government decided to implement the concept of ration cards, a little book with coupons that were exchanged for staple and limited food such as meat, fish, oil, sugar, bread or potatoes. This research project investigates whether the ration cards and black-market trade accentuated social and economic differences among the population of Málaga in the post-Civil War years, or was a fair and effective way to deal with the economic and social consequences of the Spanish Civil War. I investigate this question by analyzing ration cards, reviewing academic books and articles, contemporary regional and national press coverage, and oral testimonies and interviews from Memoria de Málaga. This study argues that the rationing system reinforced social inequality instead of ensuring equal access to basic goods, while the black-market became a survival mechanism for the poor but a valuable source of money for the rich. Whitney Trent - “Vaccine Education to Improve Vaccination Rates Among Young Children” (Session 5) Misinformation about vaccines has led to parental hesitancy. Immunizations are essential for reducing vaccine-preventable diseases. This hesitancy poses a critical threat to public health, resulting in decreased vaccination coverage and increased risk of outbreaks of serious, preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough. Lower immunization rates not only leave individual children vulnerable but also jeopardize herd immunity, which protects infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals who cannot be vaccinated. In rural areas, unique challenges can further compound this issue. This pamphlet aims to clarify common misconceptions about immunizations and present the research behind vaccines, specifically targeting parents in rural Midwest areas to encourage higher immunization rates. Andres Nicolas Umbacia Veloza - “Made, Moved, and Marketed: The Art of Apple’s End-to-End Brilliance” (Poster Session II) This project examines how Apple Inc. seamlessly integrates its supply chain, retail strategy, and marketing communications
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