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- 2D:4D Digit Ratio and Muscularity.
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- Simmonds, Lori, Wetterer, James K.
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Studies in geriatrics have found that the second and fourth digit (of the hand) ratio (2D:4D), an indicator of in utero androgen exposure, shows significantly negative correlation with muscle mass (MM) and muscle strength (MS). In my thesis research, I examined correlations between 2D:4D ratio and the MM and MS of college students and compared the results to previous geriatric studies in order to evaluate 2D:4D measurement as a supplementary tool for understanding factors associated with...
Show moreStudies in geriatrics have found that the second and fourth digit (of the hand) ratio (2D:4D), an indicator of in utero androgen exposure, shows significantly negative correlation with muscle mass (MM) and muscle strength (MS). In my thesis research, I examined correlations between 2D:4D ratio and the MM and MS of college students and compared the results to previous geriatric studies in order to evaluate 2D:4D measurement as a supplementary tool for understanding factors associated with muscularity. I evaluated college students using a scanning bed and calipers to determine digit ratio. I then measured calf-circumference, MM using bioimpedence technology and MS using a dynamometer for grip strength.
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- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005036
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Characterization of Leachate Clogging Solids.
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- Harris, Alyssa, Purdy, Denys, Meeroff, Daniel E., College of Engineering and Computer Science
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The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County collects leachate from its landfill in a gravity pipe leachate collection system (LCS), which is experiencing clogging due to calcium carbonate scale. An investigation was conducted to determine the solids composition and provide engineering solutions to this challenge. During testing, it was found that aerated leachate produced foam, which after vibration and evaporation, formed crystalline solids similar to those found in the SWA LCS. The...
Show moreThe Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County collects leachate from its landfill in a gravity pipe leachate collection system (LCS), which is experiencing clogging due to calcium carbonate scale. An investigation was conducted to determine the solids composition and provide engineering solutions to this challenge. During testing, it was found that aerated leachate produced foam, which after vibration and evaporation, formed crystalline solids similar to those found in the SWA LCS. The following tests were conducted to determine the water quality of the leachate and the properties of the solids: pH, turbidity, chemical reactivity, biological growth, surface characteristics, and microscopic analysis. After five days of evaporation, the solids collected in all samples represented 46-47% of the leachate’s initial weight. On visual observation, the leachate remnants left both a crystalline and a dark slimy solid, with larger particles in the aerated samples, a possible source of the clogging.
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- 2015
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005195
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Removing Methanol Additives from Fracking Fluids.
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- Meyer, Lisandre, Meeroff, Daniel E., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Methanol additives used in fracking fluids are harmful to both the environment and to public health. This is because methanol is a hazardous air pollutant and can contaminate the groundwater. The EPA estimates 32.5 tons of methanol is released into the environment each year. The aim of this study is to test the removal efficiency of methanol additives from fracking fluids using advanced oxidation technology with hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet energy instead of more expensive methods such...
Show moreMethanol additives used in fracking fluids are harmful to both the environment and to public health. This is because methanol is a hazardous air pollutant and can contaminate the groundwater. The EPA estimates 32.5 tons of methanol is released into the environment each year. The aim of this study is to test the removal efficiency of methanol additives from fracking fluids using advanced oxidation technology with hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet energy instead of more expensive methods such as flash evaporation. The first experiment tested different dilutions of water and methanol (30-1000 ppm) with five percent hydrogen peroxide. Then, the samples were exposed to ultraviolet radiation for several time periods ranging from 30 seconds to 15 minutes. Results showed 97.3% or higher removal at 20 minutes. Continued research in this field will allow for fracking wastewater to be treated effectively, so that it is safe to discharge into the environment.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005592
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Impact of Obesity on Plasma Calprotectin in Response to Acute Aerobic Exercise.
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- Fico, Brandon G., Slusher, Aaron L., Whitehurst, Michael, Maharaj, Arun, Huang, Chun-Jung, College of Education
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The secular issue of obesity has been linked to increased inflammatory mediators, such as calprotectin (S100A8/A9). This study examined the effect of acute aerobic exercise on plasma calprotectin response in obese and normal-weight subjects and its relationship with inflammatory cytokine (IL-6). All subjects (11 obese and 10 normal-weight) performed 30 minutes of treadmill exercise at 75% maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). Blood samples were collected prior to, immediately following...
Show moreThe secular issue of obesity has been linked to increased inflammatory mediators, such as calprotectin (S100A8/A9). This study examined the effect of acute aerobic exercise on plasma calprotectin response in obese and normal-weight subjects and its relationship with inflammatory cytokine (IL-6). All subjects (11 obese and 10 normal-weight) performed 30 minutes of treadmill exercise at 75% maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). Blood samples were collected prior to, immediately following exercise, and one hour after exercise. Our results showed higher baseline levels of calprotectin in obese subjects than normal-weight subjects. While acute aerobic exercise increased an elevation in calprotectin and IL-6, no difference was found between two groups. Furthermore, a positive relationship was observed between calprotectin area-under-the curve “with respect to increase” (AUCi) and IL-6 AUCi, even after controlling for cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max). Our results support previous finding that IL-6 may potentially regulate calprotectin expression in skeletal muscle during exercise.
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- 2015
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005187
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The Significance of Adult Day Care.
- Creator
- Waligora, Kyra, Tappen, Ruth M.
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The purpose of this research project is to investigate the impact adult day care centers have on cognitively impaired older adults and their caregivers. I extracted data from records of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center participants who have given consent and attended the center for a minimum of six months. I have discovered that participants benefit from this day center because they experience an improved quality of life, maintain a higher level of functioning, have more...
Show moreThe purpose of this research project is to investigate the impact adult day care centers have on cognitively impaired older adults and their caregivers. I extracted data from records of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center participants who have given consent and attended the center for a minimum of six months. I have discovered that participants benefit from this day center because they experience an improved quality of life, maintain a higher level of functioning, have more opportunities for socialization, and establish friendships and connections. Caregivers of participants enrolled in the day center also benefit because they receive access to caregiver support groups, are temporarily freed from the responsibility to care, and are pleased that participants attend the center and enjoy attending the center. These findings contribute to the current body of research literature that supports the contributions of adult day care centers.
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- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005040
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Self-Care for Nurse Leaders in Acute Care Environment Reduces Perceived Stress: A Pilot Study.
- Creator
- Marquit, Doren-Elyse, Dyess, Susan MacLeod, Prestia, Angela, Newman, David, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Nurse leaders need to possess stress management skills to support their effective and successful management of their patient service units. Meditation is frequently cited within the literature as an option for a number of workforces to cultivate being present, and recognizing and reducing stress. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a personal systematic meditation practice for nurse leaders on their reported stress, mindfulness, sense of control and self-esteem...
Show moreNurse leaders need to possess stress management skills to support their effective and successful management of their patient service units. Meditation is frequently cited within the literature as an option for a number of workforces to cultivate being present, and recognizing and reducing stress. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a personal systematic meditation practice for nurse leaders on their reported stress, mindfulness, sense of control and self-esteem and patient satisfaction on the nursing units they manage. The study employs a repeated measures intervention design for nurse leaders at two sites with a mixed method integrated approach. Focus group interviews, patient satisfaction scores and four valid instruments are used for data collection at baseline, week 6 and week 12; the instruments Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem (RSE) and Locus of Control (LOC).
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005587
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Formation of Water Rings Around a Rotating Centroid in Oil.
- Creator
- Ferouz, Amir, Gill, Richard, Nasi, Norbert, Pipitone, Anthony, Su, Tsung-Chow, College of Engineering and Computer Science
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In a tank filled with water at the bottom and oil floating on top, a straight rod reaching into the oil is set to rotate. The rotating rod is brought just above the oil/water boundary and is set to rotate at a speed greater than 200 revolutions per minute. It became evident that the rod’s rotation caused the oil/water interface to curve upward around the center of rotation, reaching up to the bottom of the rotating rod. Visible rings of water formed around the rod, starting at the bottom (at...
Show moreIn a tank filled with water at the bottom and oil floating on top, a straight rod reaching into the oil is set to rotate. The rotating rod is brought just above the oil/water boundary and is set to rotate at a speed greater than 200 revolutions per minute. It became evident that the rod’s rotation caused the oil/water interface to curve upward around the center of rotation, reaching up to the bottom of the rotating rod. Visible rings of water formed around the rod, starting at the bottom (at the oil/water interface) and ascending the rod, one by one. The water rings remained separate and ascended the rod until they eventually dispersed into the oil. Such quantization of water into rings has never been reported on before and represents a novel area of investigation in fluid dynamics. This study aims at obtaining quality photographic evidence to explain this phenomenon.
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- 2015
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005186
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Effects of Cultural Differences on the Therapeutic Alliance.
- Creator
- Leite, Rafael, Peluso, Paul R., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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The increasing diversity of the United States raises the probability that therapists will encounter clients with a different cultural background than their own. Thus, evaluating the relationship between the culturally different therapists and clients is essential in producing effective cross-cultural therapy. The objective of this study is to determine any significant effects that culturally similar or different clients and therapists have on the therapeutic alliance. The alliance was...
Show moreThe increasing diversity of the United States raises the probability that therapists will encounter clients with a different cultural background than their own. Thus, evaluating the relationship between the culturally different therapists and clients is essential in producing effective cross-cultural therapy. The objective of this study is to determine any significant effects that culturally similar or different clients and therapists have on the therapeutic alliance. The alliance was measured using the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI) for both the clients and therapists. By using this measure in therapist-client dyads, we are able to evaluate the influences that cultures have on the overall therapeutic alliance. The results of the research can be used to show the importance of multicultural competence in counseling relationships in order to provide the best outcomes for culturally diverse clients.
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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005625
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Levels of Tension in Relation to Video Use in Therapy Lessons.
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- Garcia, Lizbeth, Pena, Gabriel, Perez, Raiza, Peluso, Paul R., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
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Through video recording, clinicians have the ability to further analyze their clients, being provided with micro and macro expressions, vocal cues and body language. The objective of the research is to test whether the size and positioning of a video camera affects the client’s levels of tension while under surveillance and simultaneously receiving therapy. By utilizing contrasting recording methods, it is predicted that the client will feel more comfortable in front of an inconspicuous, wall...
Show moreThrough video recording, clinicians have the ability to further analyze their clients, being provided with micro and macro expressions, vocal cues and body language. The objective of the research is to test whether the size and positioning of a video camera affects the client’s levels of tension while under surveillance and simultaneously receiving therapy. By utilizing contrasting recording methods, it is predicted that the client will feel more comfortable in front of an inconspicuous, wall-mounted camera as opposed to the tripod-mounted camera. The results of this research have the potential to revolutionize the methods used by the therapy and counseling community to further analyze their clients as well as psychotherapeutic methods. Data will be collected from a total of four clients’ fourth sessions in order to rule out anxiety experienced as a result of adjusting to a new therapeutic relationship or other factors inherent to a therapeutic session.
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- 2015
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005189
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- FAU 2016 3MT® Three Minute Thesis Championship Winner – Mickelene Hoggard.
- Creator
- Hoggard, Mickelene F., Graduate College
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The 3MT® competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by graduate students. Developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), the exercise cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. The competition supports their capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes, in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. The first 3MT® competition was held at the University of Queensland in 2008 with 160 students competing. In 2009 and...
Show moreThe 3MT® competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by graduate students. Developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), the exercise cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills. The competition supports their capacity to effectively explain their research in three minutes, in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. The first 3MT® competition was held at the University of Queensland in 2008 with 160 students competing. In 2009 and 2010 the 3MT® competition was promoted to other Australian and New Zealand universities and enthusiasm for the concept grew. Since 2011, the popularity of the competition has increased and 3MT® competitions are now held in over 170 universities across more than 18 countries worldwide.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005393
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Video file
- Title
- Graduate Student Research Day 2011.
- Creator
- Graduate College
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The Second Annual Graduate Research Day was organized by Florida Atlantic University’s Graduate Student Association. Graduate students from FAU Colleges present abstracts of original research and posters in a competition for monetary prizes, awards, and recognition.
- Date Issued
- 2011
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005642
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Inaugural Graduate Student Research Day.
- Creator
- Graduate College
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The First Annual Graduate Research Day was organized by Florida Atlantic University’s Graduate Student Association. Graduate students from FAU Colleges present abstracts of original research and posters in a competition for monetary prizes, awards, and recognition
- Date Issued
- 2010
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005641
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Fourth Annual GSA Graduate Student Research Day.
- Creator
- Graduate College
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The Fourth Annual Graduate Research Day was organized by Florida Atlantic University’s Graduate Student Association. Graduate students from FAU Colleges present abstracts of original research and posters in a competition for monetary prizes, awards, and recognition
- Date Issued
- 2013
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005705
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Third Annual GSA Graduate Student Research Day.
- Creator
- Graduate College
- Abstract/Description
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The Third Annual Graduate Research Day was organized by Florida Atlantic University’s Graduate Student Association. Graduate students from FAU Colleges present abstracts of original research and posters in a competition for monetary prizes, awards, and recognition
- Date Issued
- 2012
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005643
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Is Social Media Influencing Hispanics Voting Behavior?.
- Creator
- Clukey, Ryan, Giral Lores, Marina, Escaleras, Monica, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Social media sites are becoming one of the biggest sources of information in the world. Particularly, political and economic news is being communicated widely on social media in real time with no costs incurred. The purpose of our research is to examine Hispanics reliance on social media for political information in the United States. Our results show that the majority of younger Hispanic voters rely on social media for their political news. In fact, over 84 percent of those who are between...
Show moreSocial media sites are becoming one of the biggest sources of information in the world. Particularly, political and economic news is being communicated widely on social media in real time with no costs incurred. The purpose of our research is to examine Hispanics reliance on social media for political information in the United States. Our results show that the majority of younger Hispanic voters rely on social media for their political news. In fact, over 84 percent of those who are between 18 and 34 years old are more likely to get their information from social media than any other source. Furthermore, our findings indicate that the younger Hispanic population are the most likely to find the political news on the internet trustworthy. If political campaigns want to target Hispanics, a rapidly growing demographic, they should move their attention towards social media as a major platform for their political campaigns.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005568
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Everglades Florida Apple Snail Density.
- Creator
- Mansoor, Zara, Gawlik, Dale E., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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The Florida apple snail (Pomacea paludosa) is found in tropical/subtropical freshwater ecosystems climate (Cordeiro & Perez, 2011). The Florida apple snail is of special management interest because survival of the endangered Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus) depends on a healthy populations of apple snails. Results of this study show Florida apple snails occur independently of habitat type (slough, prairie etc.), which should indicate abundant foraging habitats available to Snail...
Show moreThe Florida apple snail (Pomacea paludosa) is found in tropical/subtropical freshwater ecosystems climate (Cordeiro & Perez, 2011). The Florida apple snail is of special management interest because survival of the endangered Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus) depends on a healthy populations of apple snails. Results of this study show Florida apple snails occur independently of habitat type (slough, prairie etc.), which should indicate abundant foraging habitats available to Snail Kites. However, Snail Kites show preferences for specific foraging habitats, which suggests that they are more restricted in available habitat than what snail habitat use would suggest.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005585
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Photo Documentary: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida.
- Creator
- Pratt, Charles, Hart, Sharon, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
- Abstract/Description
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My documentary focuses on the aspects of therapeutic riding: which engages the rider both physically and mentally. Physically the rider is able to build core body strength and the movement of the horse mimics the human gate. Mentally the riders attention has to be engaged multi-dimensionally focusing both on the instructions they are given and on the connection with the horse. The shift in the riders’ personality is interesting to watch and in many cases they open up and enjoy the experience....
Show moreMy documentary focuses on the aspects of therapeutic riding: which engages the rider both physically and mentally. Physically the rider is able to build core body strength and the movement of the horse mimics the human gate. Mentally the riders attention has to be engaged multi-dimensionally focusing both on the instructions they are given and on the connection with the horse. The shift in the riders’ personality is interesting to watch and in many cases they open up and enjoy the experience. The therapies shifts the greater conversation away from disabilities and being unable to participate in activities to being an individual who has impairment who can still be an active participant. Those with a physical impairment experience independent movement, those who are non-verbal and autistic individuals tune their communication skills.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005598
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Linnaeus’ and Buffon’s Ornithological Methodological During the Age of Enlightenment.
- Creator
- Satishchandran, Siddharth, Norman, Sandra, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
- Abstract/Description
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During the 1700’s, several biologists and naturalists attempted to create a myriad of designs in order imbibe structure in this world of chaotic organisms. Among the many candidates for a taxonomic system were the Swedish biologist Carol Linnaeus (1707-1778) and George Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788). Insight into their scientific methodologies allows us a rare window into mid-eighteenth century discussions about the animal-human relationship and its place in society. Historians, and...
Show moreDuring the 1700’s, several biologists and naturalists attempted to create a myriad of designs in order imbibe structure in this world of chaotic organisms. Among the many candidates for a taxonomic system were the Swedish biologist Carol Linnaeus (1707-1778) and George Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788). Insight into their scientific methodologies allows us a rare window into mid-eighteenth century discussions about the animal-human relationship and its place in society. Historians, and scientists have commented on this ever growing debate and its outcome, but none have seriously delved into the approaches of both Linnaeus and Buffon and its comparisons to modern day understanding of animals. In this paper I explore the similarities and differences in the methodology of these two naturalists by analyzing three distinct birds: the ibis, the sandpiper, and the hummingbird.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005603
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Applications of Rain Catchers For Reduced Usage of Clean Water in Household Plumbing.
- Creator
- King, Bertrand, Figallo, Jean Paul, Mesnick, Joshua, Su, Joe, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Adequate supply of clean water is one of the major challenges facing humanity for decades to come. For every flush of a toilet, 1 to 3 gallons of clean water is used. To put this in perspective, the World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 5 gallons of water per person per day for washing, cooking, and drinking. To conserve water and the associated energy required for produce clean water, our research focuses on recycling of rainwater by rerouting the plumbing of a house to connect...
Show moreAdequate supply of clean water is one of the major challenges facing humanity for decades to come. For every flush of a toilet, 1 to 3 gallons of clean water is used. To put this in perspective, the World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 5 gallons of water per person per day for washing, cooking, and drinking. To conserve water and the associated energy required for produce clean water, our research focuses on recycling of rainwater by rerouting the plumbing of a house to connect to an outdoor rain catcher. Design of replacing clean water with rainwater for a typical house is presented.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005581
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Traffic Sign Effectiveness.
- Creator
- Kamholtz, Tali, Chozas, Ashley, Duitama, Luis, Knipp, Tammy, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
- Abstract/Description
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Visual salience is the perception that renders some objects in the world to stand out from its given environment and immediately grab our attention. For the design of road signs, visual salience plays a significant role. Studies reveal poor salience of traffic signs contribute to the increase of traffic violations. With the aid of eye-tracking technology (analyzing visual fixations and saccadic patterns of licensed drivers), this paper will examine the visual salience and effectiveness for...
Show moreVisual salience is the perception that renders some objects in the world to stand out from its given environment and immediately grab our attention. For the design of road signs, visual salience plays a significant role. Studies reveal poor salience of traffic signs contribute to the increase of traffic violations. With the aid of eye-tracking technology (analyzing visual fixations and saccadic patterns of licensed drivers), this paper will examine the visual salience and effectiveness for the redesign of two specific road signs. We hypothesize remodeling the optical characteristics will improve visual attention for a given background and thus, reduce the number of traffic violations and ensure public safety.
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- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005564
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
- Format
- Document (PDF)