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Storytelling and user experience design: How stories shape design and how design shapes everythying
(2024-08-07)Increasingly, classic storytelling techniques are being used in the technological space to communicate ideas or ideals that would be otherwise hard to communicate. Previously, storytelling is a specifically liberal arts, ... -
Scientific analogy-ing: A collaborative and critical approach to (re)generating analogical models in biology
(2021-10-17)Analogies pervade everyday life and are especially promising when thought of as models for teaching abstract scientific concepts. Problems arise, however, when teacher-generated analogies fail to draw from source domains ... -
Affecting retention: the relationship between intersectionality and students’ institutional experiences
(2021-03-17)The purpose of my study was to use an intersectional lens to understand the relationship between race and gender and institutional experiences in student retention at a selective predominantly White institution. I used ... -
Coloring, drawing, and water coloring to learn plant structures: Exploring pre-service teachers’ perceptions of botany lessons with art interventions
(2017-07-17)College level botany education in the United States is gradually being phased out of science and agriculture departments. The absence of botany courses creates a problem because there is an increasing need for trained ... -
A passion for teaching science: A case study of five science teachers
(2021-03-26)The modern psychological investigation of passion started with the study by Vallerand et al. (2003). The construct of passion has been applied to sports, gambling, and performing arts. The application of the construct ... -
A frontier of ambition and intrigue: The neutral ground agreement and the Louisiana-Texas borderland, 1803-1824
(2024-08-26)“A Frontier of Ambition and Intrigue: The Neutral Ground Agreement and the Louisiana-Texas Borderland, 1803-1824” examines the Neutral Ground Agreement and the geopolitical struggle to define, observe, and enforce borderlines ... -
Synthesis and characterization of RPy2N2 pyridinophane ligands and transition metal complexes as therapeutics and catalysts
(2024-08-06)The pyridinophane family of macrocycles has been studied for decades as ligand scaffolds for metals towards a wide variety of applications including biological mimics, catalysts, and therapeutics A newer ligand scaffold ... -
Measuring reliable ages for stars: calibration of the [c/n] chemical clock and the impact of atomic diffusion on abundance/age determination of main sequence turnoff stars
(2024-08-06)In Galactic archeology, astronomers want to understand how the Milky Way formed and evolved. To be able to “time-stamp” events in chronological order, we need a reliable method to age-date large numbers of stars. Currently, ... -
Stratigraphic and geochemical analysis of the Woodbine-Eagle Ford transition, North-Central Texas
(2024-08-06)Confusion over the nomenclature and ages of the Woodbine-Eagle Ford transition in north Texas obscured its stratigraphic relationships and the nature of this transition. This study attempts to delineate the transition and ... -
The association between mattering and mental health in graduate students and faculty
(2024-08-06)Research has found that a sense of mattering, the perception that one is recognized and valued by other people and/or society, contributes to mental health and well-being (e.g., reduced burnout & stress). Although research ... -
The heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorder: An examination of child outcomes and parenting behaviors
(2024-08-06)Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogenous neurodevelopmental disorder with defining characteristics of social communication/interaction challenges and restrictive, repetitive behaviors Many autistic ... -
Using i-Tree Eco™ to evaluate ecosystem services following floodplain buyouts
(2024-08-06)Municipalities are increasingly participating in floodplain buyout programs to mitigate the risk and severity of flood damage. However, these buyout properties often remain vacant and underutilized. Planting trees in these ... -
Metal halide perovskites and selected investigations in defect passivation and energy/charge rransfer
(2024-08-06)Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are an emerging class of semiconductors with advantageous properties for use in applications such as light emitting diodes1 and photovoltaics.2 MHPs are made up of by three components in an ... -
The Effect of Material Capital (name brand shoes) Plus Interpersonal Capital (mentorship) Versus Material Capital Alone on Academic, Athletic, and Social Self-Efficacy in Children in Low Socioeconomic Communities: A Randomized Controlled Study
Research Question: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of providing material capital (MC) in the form of name brand shoes plus interpersonal capital (IC) in the form of mentorship versus just ... -
Investigating the Relationship Between Atopic Dermatitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Research Question: In a cohort of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), is there an increased prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to the general population and if so, what might be the contributing factors ... -
The Power of Adipose Stem Cells For Knee Meniscus Tears: A Prospective Study on the Effectiveness of Microfat Injections for Knee Meniscus Tears
Research Question: The primary question that our study aims to answer is whether adipose-derived stem cell injections improve the pain and overall functionality as determined by VAS and WOMAC survey scores for patients ... -
Injection Drug Use Increases Internalized and Anticipated Stigma Among Justice-Involved Individuals
Research Question: Are there differing levels of anticipated and/or internalized stigma based on demographic categories such as marital status, education level, and IV drug use for individuals with substance use history ... -
Acne and Diet: Association and Significance
Research Question: Do adults with moderate to severe acne have a higher intake of animal products and fatty/sugary foods when compared to adults with mild or no acne? -
Exploring Divergent Views: A Comparative Study Of Uterus Transplantation Perceptions Among Transplant And Obstetrics/Gynecology Providers
Research Question: What are the perceptions of uterine transplantation (UTx) among OB/GYN attending the 2023 ACOG conference? What are the perceptions of UTx among transplant physicians attending the 2023 American Transplant ... -
Identifying Contextual Factors and Evidence-based Approaches to Promote Retention in HIV care after Re-engagement
Research Question: 1) What are barriers to care re-engagement which may have contributed to individuals who are socioeconomically challenged to have fallen out of care, and what are individual perspectives on facilitators ...
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