In the field of Speech Language Pathology, multiple populations seek intervention and therapy. Among these are individuals who have oropharyngeal dysphagia or challenges during the process of swallowing at the level of the oral cavity and throat. Our study assists this population by altering the flow rate of liquid as it leaves a cup in […]
C47: Evaluation of Breakthrough Curves: Perfluorooctanoic Acid Adsorption on Activated Carbon
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), an organic pollutant linked with various cancers, is a “forever” chemical, as it has the ability to linger in the environment almost indefinitely without breaking down. As a result of the danger it poses, it is necessary to explore the effectiveness of various methods of removing PFOA from drinking water. The goal […]
C56: Accounting Ethics Education
Given the recurrence of major ethical scandals in the accounting profession, the importance of ethics education continues to grow. We investigate what measures are being taken by the profession and academy to ensure that students receive sufficient training in ethics prior to entering the workforce as well as subsequently during their careers. Data was hand […]
C48: Time-resolved high-resolution spectroscopy: Lifetime measurements of 61Σg+ electronic state of Na2 using time correlated single photon counting
In this work we present progress towards the development of a map of the lifetimes of rovibrational states of the 6_1\Sigma^+_g state of diatomic sodium molecules. This research in chemical physics is focused on improving our understanding of fundamental aspects of matter. This particular electronic state is of interest to us as it possesses a […]
C57: Time Exhibited by College Athletes with Concussions Compared to Neurotypical College Students during Narrative Reading Tasks
Concussions are a common health concern among universities around the world, however little was known about how college athletes with concussions (CAC) and neurotypical college students (NCS) process written text when reading multi-sentence narratives. In this study, we examined the forward and regressive eye fixation patterns of college athletes following acute concussion (less than 2 […]
C58: Communicating Research to Public Audiences: Faculty Perspectives
This qualitative project focuses on how research is communicated to public audiences with an emphasis on the perspectives of faculty researchers. Nine Miami faculty were interviewed to understand the ways in which they communicate their research findings to non-disciplinary audiences. Multiple disciplinary areas were represented- natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, and business. Faculty members […]
C49: Quantum Computing: A Gateway to Rapid Function Processing
My general research area is quantum computing. The tool used is IBM’s public qubit simulator to experiment with different quantum functions and compare them to traditional computer functions. The research question is whether we can use quantum computers in our everyday lives to speed up different tasks in comparison to traditional computers. This is relevant […]
C59: Examining the Factors That Influence the Academic Success of Bridges Scholars
Abstract Author(s): Meirielys Castaneda Ceballos, Psychology Major Raychel Avila, Psychology Major Lauren Haus, Psychology Major Mentor(s): Joyce Fernandes, Department of Biology
C50: Light Particles and “Spooky” Atomic Interactions
My general area of research is quantum computing and quantum information science. Quantum computing uses the rules of quantum physics to investigate light-matter interactions occurring at the atomic scales. One of the main applications in this area is to fully control the special quantum properties of atoms and photons (particles of light) and utilize these […]
C60: Deciphering the Relationship Between the 1949, 1971, and 2021 Eruptions in La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
The Canary Islands are a chain of seven intra-plate volcanic islands located off the NW African coast, ~100 km west of Morocco. La Palma Island is one of the youngest and westernmost islands in the Canary archipelago, with seven recorded historical eruptions, the three most recent of which include the 1949 San Juan eruption, the […]