Human beings seek social belonging and recognition in community. International students also seek and require these communal goods, which are critical to educational persistence (Tinto, 1998; Zepke et al, 2006). A consistent research finding in U.S., Canadian, and Australian higher education institutions is that most CIS have strong social networks with compatriots, but weak links […]
A50: The impact sense of belonging has on African American students at predominantly white institutions
This study addresses the sense of belonging among culturally diverse students at predominantly white institutions of higher education; and the effect it has on their pursuit of higher education and academic success. The purpose of this research project is to discover whether or not culturally diverse students in the Bridges Scholars program at Miami University […]
C12: The role of lipids in thylakoid protein insertion
Most photosynthetic proteins are synthesized in the cytoplasm of the plant cell but are used in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast. The cpTAT pathway is a transport pathway in the thylakoid that helps move photosynthesis-related proteins to their site of function and requires the work of three membrane proteins, Tha4, Hcf106, and cpTatC. Membranes, […]
B79: The Viral Nature of Distraction
Though much research has been done on the topic of distraction, little has done so in the view of a group setting, and moreover, its spread. Jonathan LeNeveu and Dr. Leonard J. Smart of the Department of Psychology wanted to view how the state of being distracted was spread throughout a classroom. The aim of […]
A49: The Characteristics of Effective Mental Wellbeing Initiatives to Aid Teacher Induction in Urban Schools: A Review of the Literature
Teachers in urban school districts report lower states of mental wellbeing and self-efficacy compared to their suburban and rural counterparts. Poor mental wellbeing is notably pervasive among induction year teachers, defined as those in their first two or three years of teaching, which is frequently cited as a driving force behind high turnover in urban […]
B09: Tandem repeat’s role in bone cancer—Osteosarcoma and their detection using a novel software
My research area has been focusing on creating software for analysis of repetitive elements in the human genome and its application in cancer treatment. In particular, I have developed a program called PyMISA that can detect microsatellites from a given DNA sequence. Microsatellites are tandem repeats of length 1 – 6 base pairs (e. g., […]
C17: Green Tea Polyphenol and Copper Bioavailability
Understanding the three way interactions between serum albumin, copper, and epigallocatechin gallate can provide insight into how biological systems deal with excess copper, as well as the potential benefit of the major polyphenol in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate. The redox chemistry of copper plays a critical role in biological systems, as it is very useful […]
A53: Alleviating Menstrual Discomfort in Rural India: The Comfort Care Kit
Menstrual health is a longstanding taboo topic in many countries. History of exclusion, rare preemptive treatment, and discomfort is the reality for women across the world. In India, this lack of treatment and feelings are not uncommon. Four aspects of menstruation are present; Treatment is sought only after a major issue and remains unresolved for […]
A61: Let’s Talk Period in Global Health: Addressing Cultural Taboos and Societal Perceptions about Women in Rural Karnataka
The primary focus is to open a space where menstruation can be considered a healthy and normal process among all women. Menstruation integrates countless myths and taboos across the world; with the number of myths increasing daily it has a negative implication of adolescent health. Proper menstrual health is a global health concern and getting […]
C02: The Role of Macrophages in Newt Lens Regeneration
Cataract surgery has drastically improved in the past decades and improved the standard of living for millions of individuals across the globe. Despite these amazing strides, secondary cataracts occurs at a staggeringly high rate, with children being at the greatest risk of undergoing a harmful fibrotic response after the surgery and additional complications. Interestingly, organisms […]
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