BIO

I am a second year student from South Florida studying Communication Sciences and Disorders in hopes of becoming a speech language pathologist. I am interested in researching topics related to speech, hearing, and reading.

The Effects of Practice-Based Coaching on the Implementation of Print Referencing for Paraeducators Working with Children with Speech and Language Delays

Abstract

Although there is technically no "right" or "wrong" way to read a book to a child, there are strategies that can make reading to students more effective. More specifically, research has demonstrated a link between print referencing and improved research skills. Print referencing is the concept of highlighting features of text such as form, features, and function during read-alouds (Zucker et al., 2009).

Not only does print referencing help to children learn letter-sound correspondence, but using print referencing (both verbal and non-verbal) during adult-child reading encourages attention to and interaction with the text which increases the child’s metalinguistic focus on the text (Dicataldo & Roch 2022).

Further, research has proven a relationship between children with speech and language delays and a higher risk for reading disorders (Hayiou‐Thomas et al., 2016). Therefore, this study aims to train paraeducators to increase print referencing when reading to children with speech and language delays in hopes of lessening reading risk in delayed students.

Keywords: Print Referencing, Speech Language Delays, Practice-Based Coaching

BIO

My name is Madison Karram, and I am a senior undergraduate student here at Florida State University majoring in Biology and Psychology, with a minor in Chemistry. I currently do ecology and evolution research through WIMSE's Research Experience Program and the Honors in the Major Program in Dr. Joseph Travis's Lab. My current project investigates terrestrial isopod population growth in the presence of another soil microarthropod, but my research interests lie broadly in species interactions, microbe interactions, and population ecology. I will be continuing my academic career in the coming Fall at the University of Virginia's Biology PhD program.

The Effect of Springtail (Collembola sp.) Presence on Isopod (P. laevis) Colony Growth at Different Initial Densities

Abstract

Anecdotal information on captive terrestrial isopods and their use in terrarium maintenance suggests that isopods benefit from the presence of springtails; a soil microarthropod. Research does indicate that springtails (Collembola) and terrestrial isopods play important roles in different levels of soil ecosystem cleanup and nutrient cycling. However, there is sparse research on whether springtails provide benefits to an isopod colony, and this experiment is designed to investigate this idea. Utilizing a factorial design with colonies of the isopod Porcellio laevis at two initial densities, in conditions with and without springtails. Colony growth (density of isopods over time) and body size distribution of isopods were measured over a three month period, with two turns of the experiment being conducted. The results of this work can offer insights to hobby arthropod and terrarium keepers, but can have further applications for understanding relationships among soil arthropod species and their roles in ecosystem maintenance, such as decomposition, soil aggregation, and nutrient cycling. Isopod populations depend on the number and size of reproductive females available for mating, and the quality and quantity of their offspring is seen to be associated with their diet and intraspecific competition. Therefore, better soil conditions in the presence of springtails, as they control soil fungal contaminations and possible pathogens, may allow the isopods less competition for habitable environments and resources. Therefore resulting in healthy offspring that mature and create more large reproductive females, ultimately allowing more successful isopod colony growth in the presence of springtails.

Keywords: Population Ecology, Arthropods, Isopods, Terrestrial Isopods, Soil, Springtails

BIO

Originally from Fort Myers, Tatyana is a second year International Affairs and Political Science student with a concentration in History. She will be graduating in December and hopes to attend law school starting in Fall 2024 focusing on International and Immigration Law.

Dueling in Territorial Tallahassee: Leigh Read v. Augustus Alston

Abstract

Dueling in Territorial Tallahassee changed the politics of the newly founded capital and posed an issue for the leaders who would come to take charge of the area. Despite Tallahassee being Florida’s first capital, much of its history has been hidden from the public and manipulated by historians and writers of the time to display a specific narrative, one that embellishes specific historic figures rather than others. The researcher explored the many duels of the capital city, those from 1826-1840, and attempted to discover more about why they were so important for the future of the state. In doing this research, the primary goal is to detail exactly what happened during the Leigh Read v. Augustus Alston duel and explore the extensive documentation and dramatic details that makes this event particularly interesting. This study examines letters, newspapers, court documents, and includes conversations with Dr. James M. Denham on his prior studies to construct an accurate picture of dueling in Territorial Tallahassee. Through this examination, the researcher discovered that Alston manipulated the duel in many ways to win, yet was so overconfident that he caused his own demise. Also, after the turmoil resulting from the incident, the town and its lawmakers were so aghast that duels in the town ceased to exist. Via reenactment at Tallahassee’s Bicentennial and presentation, the researcher hopes to inform the public about dueling in Territorial Tallahassee and its importance.

Keywords: History, Dueling, Tallahassee, Theater, Social Science

BIO

Lydia Arrieta is from Panama City Beach, FL, and is currently a sophomore at FSU. She is studying environmental and biological sciences and hopes to attend graduate school to obtain a masters. She became involved in undergraduate research through UROP, working for FREAC under Dr. Georgianna Strode. She hopes to expand her research experiences to fire ecology and marine ecology. Lydia would like to work in the field of ecology after graduating.

St. Andrews and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program Economic Valuation

Abstract

The St. Andrew Bay Watershed covers 1,156 miles in North Florida’s central panhandle. The watershed encapsulates both St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay. Florida State University’s (FSU) Center for Economic Forecasting (CEFA) in conjunction with FSU’s Florida Resources and Environmental Analysis Center (FREAC) are studying the economic value and impact of the St. Andrews and St. Joseph Bay Estuary on the surrounding counties. The organizations are using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), coding languages, and economic formulations to evaluate the economic impact/benefits of the estuary. Data is being pulled into these systems from Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). The results thus far are tentative, but include business sales, property values, and annual carbon sequestration. The trees supported by the estuary provide invaluable ecological services. The proximity to the estuary, referred to as “bayview,” correlates to a difference in property prices. Based on the study, the estuary provides many economic and ecological benefits.

Keywords: GIS, economics, estuary, environment, impact study

BIO

People-oriented Psychology student that has a broad interest in varying topics of research. Currently involved in a state-of-the-art Textile Lab with Dr. McQuerry in the College of Retail Entrepreneurship. Personal current research includes Florida public high school teachers' perceptions of Title IX and future projects include Workplace b-fubing. My academic goals are to attend a graduate school that best fits my interests in Industrial Organizational Psychology.

Relationship Between Fabric Thickness and Thermal Insulation for Upper Body Outerwear

Abstract

The garment layering and subsequent air gaps of multi-layered clothing can have a significant impact on wearer comfort (Havenith, 1999). As the number of layers and fabric thickness increases so does the body's resistance to heat transfer (Figure 1). Even in cold weather climates when enhanced thermal insulation is necessary it is still important that the wearer can adequately lose heat from the body. Clothing companies want to ensure their products perform appropriately in their intended
climates. Figure 1. Schematic representation of fabric and air layer contribution to total thermal heat transfer resistance (Havenith, 1999). The purpose of this research was to determine the thermal insulation of cold weather jackets of various fiber contents, fabric thickness, and layering configurations. Each outerwear garment was tested on an ANDI dynamic sweating thermal manikin. Three replicate dry tests were performed per garment according to ASTM F 1291 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin. A dry test measures heat transfer, the flow of heat from the internally heated manikin, through the ensemble into the environment. Measurements included total thermal resistance (Rt) (insulation)provided by the garment, air layers, and mankin; intrinsic thermal resistance (Rcl) supplied by the garment only, and total insulation value (It) in clo. This research discusses the thermal insulation results in relation to the fabric thickness of each jacket.

Keywords: textiles, insulative clothing, thermal insulation

BIO

My name is Haydee Byars-Weiser, I am from Dover, DE, and I am a third year student studying Behavioral Neuroscience here at FSU. I intend to go to medical school, and have aspirations of becoming a Pediatric Geneticist. My research interests lie in how physiology and genetic predisposition affects overall behavior and determine conditions. Currently, I am a DIS student in the Martin Memory Lab, a teaching assistant for Biology Lab for Non-Majors, and am interning at Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic as a Medical Assistant.

The Effects of Narrative on Memory Through Seinfeld

Abstract

It has been known that the act of retrieving a memory can invoke forgetting of related information. This phenomena can be attributed to inhibitory processes. Past research also indicates that coherent narratives drive memory integration. These mechanisms influence the motivation for the current study. On day one, we presented participants with two episodes of the sitcom “Seinfeld”, which were either an original unaltered episode (coherent narrative), or an altered episode that featured different scenes derived from multiple, unrelated episodes (incoherent narrative). During the retrieval practice phase, we provided six retrieval cues to induce recall for specific scenes from the first episode watched. On day two, participants were asked the same six retrieval cues (RP+) as day one, six separate from episode one (RP-), and twelve cues (NRP) from the second episode watched. In the incoherent narrative condition, we found a significant effect of retrieval induced forgetting. We also found a main effect of trial type, such that in both conditions, in the RP+ trials participants recalled more average details than in the RP- and NRP trials. Moreover, we found a significant condition by trial type interaction, where the effect of retrieval induced forgetting depends on what condition you are in. Previous studies have explored the idea of retrieval induced forgetting with the use of word lists, however our study is unique because we look at this idea through the lens of naturalistic stimuli. This study also implies the idea that narrative can be utilized to retain memory.

Keywords: Narrative Memory Retrieval Forgetting Seinfeld

BIO

My name is Zoie Hill and I am a 3rd year Biology major at Florida State University. I have an interest in evolutionary biology as well as language and culture studies. As a Tallahassee local, many of the research opportunities I have had thus far have been closely tied to the Gulf of Mexico and it’s iconic wildlife. However, this summer I traveled with the FSU study abroad program to participate in it’s London Biology Program. Over the course of those months I visited multiple specialized labs and ecological depositaries which introduced me to some of the sub-disciplines of biology. In particular, the study of species diversification with respect to changing climate is something I am looking to pursue further as I finish up my major and Chinese minor here at FSU.

North Pacific Deep-Sea Scleractinian Reproduction: Implications of a Rising Aragonite Saturation Horizon

Abstract

Despite the challenges of high carbonate dissolution rates, a rising aragonite saturation horizon (ASH), and the absence of other deep-sea reefs in the nearby Pacific, Scleractinian corals can form reefs in the North Pacific deep-sea that are important biodiversity hotspots. Establishing a pattern of deep-sea scleractinian coral reproduction presents an important gauge for their general health. Scleractinian corals also have multiple reproductive modes which can be a combination of hermaphroditic/gonochoric and broadcast spawning/ brooding. These reproductive choices may have an important impact on their survival rates within their changing environment. As a result of ocean acidification the ASH is shoaling and changes in the total reproductive output of corals on the North Pacific is a consequence of particular interest. To understand the reproductive output of scleractinian corals, we analyzed corals collected by remotely operated vehicles during the fall of 2021 and 2022.

Keywords: Biology, deep-sea coral, reproduction

BIO

Hi, my name is Steven Bernal-Diaz, I was raised in Miami, Florida. I am currently a pre-med student here at FSU majoring in psychology. After completing my undergraduate degree, my ultimate goal is to attend medical school and specialize in plastic surgery. My particular interest lies in the field of facial reconstruction as our face is a crucial aspect of how we present ourselves to the world. One of my main aspirations was to participate in research, and I am fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to do so with the guidance of Dr. Meredith McQuerry. The research project I am currently involved in focuses on evaluating the performance of warfighter personal protective equipment in subarctic conditions. This research holds significant importance, as it will impact the combat readiness of the brave men and women who protect our country daily. I am deeply grateful for the guidance and support of Dr. McQuerry and the opportunities provided to me by Florida State University. I hope to continue conducting research and contributing to the scientific community in the future.

Evaluation of Warfighter PPE in Subarctic Conditions

Abstract

Temperatures in the arctic can dip below -35 °C (-31 °F) and
wind speeds can reach up to 40 mph, creating a wind chill below -100 °Celsius (-148 °F) (Antarctica Conditions Fact Sheet,1997). Helicopter pilots are protected from with these subarctic temperatures by wearing restrictive, insulated, multi-layered clothing to keep warm. Not only is this uncomfortable for the pilot, but it also exacerbates the difficulty of flying the helicopter. In this study, a proprietary heated garment system with heating mechanisms running throughout the inside of the clothing is being assessed for its ability to heat soldiers and thereby reduce the need for such bulky, prohibitive clothing insulation.. This is especially important in the extremities such as the hands where finger dexterity is crucial to operating the helicopter. Therefore, the purpose of this testing was to measure the thermal and evaporative resistance of three cold-weather warfighter ensembles and a single heated base layer ensemble, without powered heat, to establish baseline resistance measures for each ensemble.

Keywords: Subarctic War fighting equipment

BIO

Olivia Arnold currently attends Florida State University as a first year. She is pursuing a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and double minoring in Child Development and Linguistics. Her interest in Speech Pathology is a combined passion of teaching and Speech and Debate. Growing up in a classroom, Olivia always knew she wanted education to be a part of her career. After participating in Speech and Debate for the past seven years, she took her love of communication and formulated it into a profession. When she’s not studying, she enjoys reading, baking and gardening. Olivia is of Colombian heritage and originally resided in Palm Beach County.

Developing a Formative Assessment for Special Education Teachers

Abstract

Administors were required to evaluate their teachers through two separate methods: an online survey and an interview. This was done to see if any discrepancies were found through the written or verbal examinations. After both evaluations were completed, the qualitative data was quantitatized and a score was created.

Keywords: Special Education; Teacher; Assessment; Students; High Leverage Practices

BIO

I am currently a second year student at FSU and I am minoring in Business and Child Development. I am from Oviedo, Florida where I lived with my two parents and two cats. In the future, I hope to use my experiences and growth here at FSU to further my academic career in graduate school. Eventually, my goal is to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Reading to Engage Children with Autism in Language and Learning (RECALL) Paired with Play

Abstract

This research study is on Reading to Engage Children with Autism in Learning and Language (RECALL) paired with play in order to gauge improvements on target vocabulary and retention rates. The children in the study will range in ages 3-5 and be separated into dyads. In this study, researchers will use RECALL paired with toys and playtime to see if the intervention aids children in learning these target words while playing with the toys. Previous research has been conducted with just the RECALL element where only shared intervention reading occurred in order to see if the children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) would learn the target vocabulary and baseline studies did show improvement in the children with ASD (Whalon et al., 2015). Therefore, the hope with adding the play element to the RECALL is to see target vocabulary utilized in appropriate play contexts. There are eight children - four with ASD, and four typically developing children - and they will be reading a series of books that highlight seven target words. After reading, both at baseline and with the intervention, they will play with corresponding toys and will be observed to see if target vocabulary is used in the appropriate context. While research has not been completed, researchers expect to see that children with ASD will learn these target words through their interaction with the words in the books and during playtime.

Keywords: Reading, Children, Autism, Language

BIO

My name is Kyleigh Bishop and I am a first-year student majoring in Cell and Molecular: Neuroscience on a pre-med track. This research revolves around global public health and healthcare access specifically mental health services in Honduras. This is important to the field of medicine because holistic healthcare encompassing both mental and physical health is a universal necessity/right.

Investigation of the Prevalence of Depressive and Generalized Anxiety Symptoms in Rural Honduras

Abstract

Although studies have suggested that mental health disorders have been underestimated in low-to-middle-income countries, little information on depressive symptoms has been reported within rural communities. Our research focuses on the prevalence of depressive and generalized anxiety symptoms in rural Gracias a Dios, Honduras. Through the use of non-validated, self-constructed surveys we were able to determine relative prevalences of these symptoms. In the future, publications of this study can be used to respond to the lack of literature on mental health services and prevalence within Honduras. This study calls to further spread mental health awareness while promoting its evaluation and overall access in rural Honduras.

Keywords: Mental health, GHCP, Depression, Anxiety

BIO

My name is Colin Morrill and I am a freshman at Florida State University majoring in International Affairs and Political Science. I am from Weston, FL, and have lived their my entire life. My interests span many fields, but I have to chosen to specialize in international affairs because of its widespread nature and diverse applications, such as those in the environment, urban development, counter-terrorism, and everything in-between. Outside of the classroom, some of my interests include reading, discovering new music, and playing sports.

Florida's Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

In the status quo, Florida communities are working to address the challenges posed by the composite effects of sea levels rising and the active hurricane seasons from the Atlantic. Simultaneously, the emergence and rapid spread of the respiratory virus known as COVID-19 stretched the traditional ways that public administrators would go about planning for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Between draining emergency budgets, gutting supply chains, and everything in-between, no country or community has been entirely unaffected by COVID-19. As for coastal communities, the challenge of facing hurricane season in the midst of a global pandemic led by a highly-contagious virus meant that administrators had to address these issues in an even further complicated scenario. This study utilized a qualitative approach using structured interviews with emergency managers from federal, state, and local levels of government in Florida and non-profits to discover these challenges and pose possible solutions. In any context, the results showed that disasters (hurricanes and COVID-19) have a disproportionately greater effect on rural communities. This can be largely attributed due to the lack of ICT (information and communication technology) infrastructure. Ultimately, however, the biggest challenges indicated were insufficient financial resources, lack of human capacity, digital divide, and collaboration challenges. As this is an on-going research project, our expected results yield a heavy emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration across all sectors as a requirement for solving these challenges.

Keywords: collaborative governance, hurricane, COVID-19, resilience

BIO

I am from St Augustine, Florida and am currently pursuing a Political Science major with a double major in International Affairs and a minor in Psychology. After graduating I am interested in International work or becoming a professor.

Webcam Norms in Education

Abstract

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, webcams within schools have become more and more popular. While webcams have been used before the pandemic, there has been a high spike in usage of webcams ever since, whether that is with work, school, organizational meetings, etc. The study, ‘Webcams in Educational Settings’, focuses on how webcams change the classroom settings and affect the learning of students. The study investigates through surveys online and over Zoom how students feel about learning online and over webcams. Furthermore, the study researches what affects students' learning and attention focus, such as the camera having to be on or off, along with going into the norms that there may be with Zoom, and how they differ from an in-person classroom. We plan to further explore webcams in educational settings by going into the data analysis and doing full text reviews to assess the answers and responses we have gotten so far.

Keywords: webcam, zoom, norms, education

BIO

Madeleine Stults is from Tallahassee, Florida, and has been a research assistant for Dr. March's social psychology lab since Fall 2022. She is also a research assistant for the Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic, a facilitator for NAMI Tallahassee's mental health support groups, and an NAMI Next Gen Youth Advisor for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Maddie's research interests include those in social psychology such as the impact of existing biases against police on memory retention in stressful situations, as well as topics in clinical psychology such as the mental health implications of wealth disparity and class stratification and the dopaminergic consequences of short-form social media sites.

Pain-Induced Laughter: An Evolutionary Explanation & Proposed Mechanism

Abstract

The present study explores a proposed mechanism for how the association between laughter and pain may have evolved. In highlighting this mechanism, we link research on the evolution of laughter with endogenous pain reduction to propose a model that argues that laughter became a conditioned response to pain.

Keywords: laughter, social, psychology, evolution, embarrassment, injury

BIO

I am a double major in Criminology and Psychology from Fort Lauderdale, FL. I aspire to be a Clinical Psychologist and spread resources and information about mental health in unfortunate communities. I am interested in doing more studies that deal with mental health, emotions, or anything law related.

Investigating Potential Strategy Flexibility in Linear Algebra

Abstract

Previous studies have found that students know multiple strategies to solve a given problem but do not always use the best strategy to solve it (Liu et al., 2018; Hickendorff, 2020). The current study is interested in investigating potential strategy flexibility. We define potential strategy flexibility as consisting of knowledge of strategy validity, knowledge of multiple strategies, and knowledge of strategy efficiency. We predict that students with more knowledge of multiple strategies will have high knowledge of strategy validity and strategy efficiency. In the current study, college students were given three different tasks in algebra. To assess their knowledge of multiple strategies, participants were given 12 linear equation problems and asked to generate as many solutions as possible. To assess their knowledge of strategy validity, participants received 36 solved linear equation problems. The solutions reflected standard strategies, innovative strategies, and wrongly executed strategies, and participants were asked to judge the validity of each solution. We tested their knowledge of strategy efficiency by showing them two different solutions for the same problem, reflecting the standard and innovative strategy, and asking them to choose the strategy they think is better. The current study is still ongoing, result will be available by the time of the symposium.

Keywords: Potential strategy flexibility, Psychology, Algebra

BIO

Faith Goyette is a junior transfer student from North Florida College where she worked as an English tutor, served as Vice President of the Student Government Association, Secretary of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and graduated Suma Cum Laude with her Associate of Arts degree. Currently, Faith is in her first year here at Florida State University as a Dance major seeking a bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Dance with a specification in Dance Science. Originally from Dowling Park, Florida, Faith now resides in Perry, Florida, where she is employed as a Dance Instructor at the Dance Workshop and she is stepping to position as Artistic Director this summer. Faith’s research is driven by her appreciation for history and dancing along with her love for learning and exploration. Overarching career and education goals for Faith are to apply to graduate school to receive a Master of Fine Arts and become a professor at a colligate dance institution after spending time performing in a dance company setting.

Boquet Balls: Social Dancing in Territorial Tallahassee (1820's)

Abstract

Theater with a Mission (TWAM), is a Tallahassee based organization that brings you face to face with Florida’s history through accurate and educational entertainment. Because the bicentennial of Tallahassee is approaching in 2024, TWAM is putting on a production of the events and social life of Territorial Tallahassee. As for my research, I am doing an individual historical analyses of certain aspects of life in Tallahassee in 1824 for TWAM’s upcoming production. My focus is the specific social dancing event referred to as a “Boquet Ball,” and its significance in the social scene in Territorial Florida. Boquet Balls were a smaller social gathering constituting a “handsome super,” coupled dancing, and most importantly the extravagant ending of the Queen of the evening passing a bouquet of flowers to the next unexpecting gentleman. While Boquet Balls were only hosted in Florida for eight years, they made great impact in the social scene of our dear Tallahassee.

Keywords: Social Dance, Territorial Tallahassee, Boquet Balls, 1820's.

BIO

Hi! My name is Paige Costanzo and I am currently a freshman here at Florida State University. I am majoring in Finance and Minoring in Economics with the goal of entering an investment banking firm on Wall Street upon graduation. The project I am presenting here today researched “To what extent does social media whether sourced internally from the firm/employer accounts or externally from stakeholders have an impact on a firm's overall business performance?” I had originally chosen this project as it pertains to my current desired occupation of investment banking. My goal is to utilize the information I have gathered through this project and the connections I have made, to further set myself up for success in 2 years when I must begin applying for jobs and starting my career.

Evaluating the effects of social media on firm performance

Abstract

To what extent does social media whether sourced internally from the firm/employer accounts or externally from stakeholders have an impact on a firm's overall business performance? Social media, having only emerged in the last decade, has yet to be thoroughly studied specifically looking at its effects on the business community. A total of roughly 30 studies have been collected and coded within an Excel document to craft a Literature review. We use data from a variety of FT 50 business journals to categorize the different strategies firms employ as well as uncover new variables such as outside tweet sources commonly called “social activists”. Results show that the more tweets a company put out, the more information it shared, and the larger the social media presence it maintained, the higher its overall firm performance would be. The various tweets documented within the studies were categorized as either positive/negative or informative/humorous. Twitter and Facebook were found to be the most prominent platforms and positive tweets were seen to have the most impact. The search criteria documented will help future researchers replicate our methods and build the conversation further.

Keywords: Social media, Firm Performance, Stock market

BIO

I am a current freshman at Florida State University from Orlando, Florida. I am hoping to one day join the Navy as a Physician and become an Oncologist. I am interested primarily in Biology, Psychology, and Geology research. I am currently involved in the honors program and several Pre-Med clubs.

The Slow Regard of Silent Things: Building Mental & Emotional Resilience in Dancers​

Abstract

This study evaluated an educational intervention targeted at building mental and emotional resilience in dancers and documents the prevalence of mental health stress in a university dance environment. Five BFA dance majors completed the intervention: six modules in an application developed by a clinician who works with dancers and one-hour weekly meetings. This study observed the influence of mental resilience training on behaviors relevant to dance performance. Training was evaluated using a multiple-baseline-across-dancers experimental design with secondary measures of the RAND Mental Health Inventory, a Mental Health Knowledge Base Questionnaire, and Social Validity ratings. Results show targeted behaviors improved for every dancer who completed training with mean improvement of 50%. Scores on the RAND and Knowledge Base questionnaire improved by averages of six and thirteen points respectively. Results support previous research, corroborating that dancers are facing mental stress. Findings also suggest that completing six application-based, individually coached, weekly mental resilience training sessions improved the quality of pre-professional dancers' interactions with their training environments and self-reported mental health levels. This study was run as a systematic replication of the study done in the 2021-2022 school year with similar results expected.

Keywords: Dance, Mental Health, Emotional Resilience

BIO

Hello! My name is Alexis Staveski, and I am originally from Tampa, Florida. I am a first-year student in the Exploratory Program, and I plan to pursue a dual degree in computational science and economics. My involvements on campus include the Presidential Scholars Program, Student Foundation, and the Nineteen Ten Honorary.

An Analysis of Local Resilience Challenges in the United States

Abstract

This project analyzes the prevalence of multiple resilience challenges within local U.S. governments. These challenges can be broken down into five different classifications: Natural Environment Resilience and Climate Change (E), Natural Disasters (D), Socio-Economic Resilience (SE), Built Environment and Infrastructure Resilience (I), and Government and Institutional Resilience (G). In order to identify the incidence of these challenges, a survey was emailed to 11,148 local government leaders from 1,246 cities with a total population of more than 30,000 residents. The survey received 496 responses with 254 complete responses. The results were analyzed utilizing Excel and basic statistical measures to determine which challenges are most prevalent in local communities. Results are preliminary; however, it appears that the most frequent responses include those concerning economic inequality and climate change. Local governments struggle to cope with manifestations of these issues, such as rising carbon emissions and a lack of affordable housing.

Keywords: Local government, sustainability, and resilience challenges

BIO

My name is Syrena Young and I am from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I am a sophomore at Florida State University studying cyber criminology.

Mitigating Climate Change Through Community Gardening

Abstract

Climate change is the obstruction of weather normality in an area which affects individuals' general health, food, and water security, migration, forced displacement, loss of cultural identity, and other related risks. Youth is the future of our planet. Ensuring that they understand how they can mitigate climate change in their everyday lives is essential to help aid the climate change crisis and limit these harmful effects. By developing a community garden, we should be able to aid in creating a sense of community and brings food security to many. Gardens aid in mitigating climate change as they are highly effective air cleaners.

Keywords: Climate. Climate Change, Garden, Environment