As the field of clinical psychology has developed an understanding of mental illness from a largely white, heteronormative, and middle-class perspective, therapeutic tools and practices have been guided by this limited scope. A line of literature has identified disparities in access and quality of mental healthcare that is available and provided to individuals with marginalized […]
B75: The Role of Cholinergic Neurons in Fentanyl Consumption
The opioid epidemic is a significant public health crisis in the United States with a growing number of overdoses related to illicit opioids such as fentanyl. Ohio, in particular, has been greatly affected. One of the neural circuits implicated in opioid-related behaviors is the mesolimbic dopamine system –a reward pathway involving the ventral tegmental area […]
C01: Empty Shelves and Empty Calories: The Food Insecurity Obesity Paradox in American Food Pantries
During the fall 2021 semester, I participated in an immersion experience working in the community to identify a global health problem. I spent my time volunteering in a “choice food pantry”, Serve City in Hamilton, OH. Throughout my experience, I had the opportunity to speak with many different members of the community as well as […]
C02: Development of a Universal Influenza Virus Vaccine
Influenza virus is a RNA virus that can cause yearly epidemics worldwide. This virus has also been known to cause many pandemics in human history. This independent literature research will ask and answer the question: Why is influenza still a major public health issue and what steps can be taken to prevent future influenza pandemics? […]
C03: Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy Dispersions Calculated with the MOND External Field Effect
We present calculated dispersion profiles of four Milky Way dwarf spheroidal satellite galaxies, which include the Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) external field effect (EFE). Our model of dwarf spheroidal galaxies (dSphs) contains ten thousand stars, and the internal gravity of the dwarf is modeled as Plummer potential. In addition, we treat the host galaxy as […]
CO4: Popes and Public Engagement during Trips Abroad: An Analysis of Vatican II Policies Driving Papal Diplomacy, 1964-2021
This study explores the hybridity of the Vatican’s public diplomacy by contextualizing the papacy as both a political and religious office since Vatican II. It uses a textual analysis of papal foreign speeches spanning 1964 to 2021 to understand the evolving rhetoric and engagement practices during state visits and ecclesiastical missions abroad. 1,307 speeches were […]
C38: Japan’s Advancing Technology and Tsunami Intensity; A Cost Analysis
The general area of our research is tsunamis in Japan. Looking for the answer to our research question How has the advancement of Technology affect Cost of Natural Disaster Budget? We are conducting a cost analysis on the current warning systems/damage prevention systems from the past, present, and newly developed. At the same time, how […]
C05: Public Diplomacy Competition in the United Nations: A Comparative Analysis of Ireland, Norway, and Canada’s UNSC Election Campaigns
Governments use public relations to advance their interests in both domestic and foreign affairs. In international organizations like the United Nations, governments employ public relations campaigns to manage image, reputation, expectations, and issues in political environments filled with elite frame competition from both allies and foes alike. This study uses a qualitative approach to compare […]
C06: Interactive Data Visualization of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccination Patterns in Ohio
Background: The Covid-19 pandemic is a public health crisis affecting the United States since early 2020, and specifically affecting Ohio since March 2020. Over the course of the past 2 years, the number of cases, deaths, and hospitalizations has fluctuated depending on the different Covid-19 variants, vaccinations, and government mandates. Using publicly available Covid-19 data […]
C07: The Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Colonization on Leaf and Root Economics in Prairie Plants
The midwestern prairies of the US are in decline and restoration of native biodiversity has proven to be a difficult process. The restorative role of the below-ground microbial communities in human-disturbed landscapes is a vital one. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi have coexisted with land plants for millions of years, providing a number of benefits, but […]