The student authors of this proposal represent Miami University for the STR (Scholars Transforming through Research) program of the Council on Undergraduate Research. This program emphasizes the development of civically engaged researchers, through regularly scheduled professional development webinars. Participants learned valuable skills in communicating the impact of undergraduate research with a range of stakeholder groups. […]
B60: Vocal Communication and Group Decision Making in Lowland Woolly Monkeys (Lagothrix lagotricha poeppigii)
In group living species, animals must form a consensus about when and where to perform daily activities (e.g., traveling, foraging, resting) in order to maintain cohesion, otherwise the benefits of group living will be lost. Here, we use behavioral, geospatial, and vocal data of wild lowland woolley monkeys (Lagothrix lagotricha poeppigii) to examine what role […]
B59: Metapragmatics of Competitive FPS Games
This project focuses on the metapragmatics of competitive FPS game communities. Like any other sport, communication skills in competitive FPS games are integral both to successful play as well as the community’s consideration and appreciation of cohesive groups, as it applies to both team play as well as wider acceptance within the community. Research was […]
B57: Respect Native Sovereignty in Social Work Practice
As a social work major and global and intercultural studies co-major, I chose to focus my independent study on Native American intergenerational trauma. I have read and now written on its structural causes throughout history, and more adequate ways of healing from a professional standpoint. Lasting disparities in Native American communities call great urgency to […]
B55: Hungry for More: Food Insecurity Programs at Miami University
This project was a part of my global health capstone project, which I completed through an immersion experience this spring at TOPSS food pantry in Oxford, Ohio. During this time, I observed that no college students had used the pantry while I was there. I learned in previous coursework that food insecurity in college students […]
B53: Is There An Association Between Secondhand Smoke and The Development of Depression in US Adults
Somatic and psychological symptoms of depression can lead to decreased quality of life, lack of motivation, and in severe cases, suicidal ideation, or loss of life. Secondhand smoke can increase the risk of depression due to these chemical exposures, the development of chronic physical conditions, and the biological effects of nicotine. We are determining if […]
B52: Schedule I and II Drug Usage Effects on Excessive Alcohol Consumption
Combination use of alcohol and Schedule I or II drugs pose numerous threats to the health of the public. Although much is known about the health effects of Schedule I or II drug use combined with alcohol, there are a very limited number of studies which actually quantify the number of co-users of these substances […]
B54: Exploring the Relationship Between Body Weight, Body Mass Index, and Endometriosis Diagnosis
Endometriosis is characterized as a progressive chronic condition by which tissues similar to those that line the uterus can grow outside the uterus. 10% of women of reproductive age are diagnosed with endometriosis, including 50% of women who experience infertility and 60% of women who suffer from pelvic pain. Regardless of the high prevalence in […]
B56: An Exploration of Benelux Consumer Behavior as a Unique Product of Liminal and Cross-Border Interactions
The countries of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, commonly known as the Benelux region, benefit from the economic and consumer bridges facilitated by the European Union, Schengen Agreement, and a shared currency (the euro). Understanding the history of this region through historian Tony Judt’s Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 provides the necessary context […]