2024 IU Southeast Student Conference

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Research and creative works from students who participated in the 20th Annual IU Southeast Student Conference, which took place April 17-19, 2024.

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    Gender Inequality in Animated Films
    (2024-04-29) Anderson, Kasady
    This study examined the gender inequality in animated films through 1990-2023 in the 150 top grossing animated films. In my paper, I focused on under representation of women through many different tests. The study that I conducted found that females are underrepresented in speaking roles. This study also describes whether films pass the Bechdel test, jobs inside and outside of the home, unrealistic body types, and sexy/revealing clothing. The under representation of women in children’s animated films can play a major role in society, how viewers see other females, and how they view other children’s animated films.
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    Veiled in Sorrow: The Influence of Victorian Mourning on Culture
    (2024-04-19) Kays, Madison
    The Victorian era is known for its eclectic and unique mourning rituals. The aspects of mourning throughout this era had origins in the mourning of Queen Victoria after the death of her husband. However, it is the ways in which this mourning affected Victorian society that are significant. The power that mourning had on the culture of the Victorian era will be expanded upon. This presentation will look into how mourning influenced the use of photography, correlated with the rise of Spiritualism, and altered Victorian fashion. Ultimately, the constructs of Victorian mourning influenced the culture of the era.
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    Food Insecurity and Chronic Illnesses: Exploring the Link Nationally and Locally
    (2024-04-17) Bradley, Joe
    Much has been written about how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted many health disparities in the United States. This proposed project is an exploratory case study to discover a possible link between food insecurity and chronic health conditions and how they were both impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Research will focus generally on the state of Indiana, and when available, it will focus more specifically on Clark County, Indiana. A conclusion will suggest some possible interventions.
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    Mental Health and Environmental Hardships in LGBTQ+ People
    (2024-04-19) Hall, Daniel
    The purpose of this study was to research an underrepresented population, including those of the LGTBQ+ community, regarding possible environmental hardships and their relationship with mental health issues. The study was conducted via an online survey, including participants aged 18 years or older, recruited via social media. The results of this study are important to include and build upon in future research regarding mental health and environmental hardships, especially for LGBTQ+ people. The results of this study also suggest a greater need for mental health services and government assistance for LGBTQ+ people.
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    Decoding Male Dominance in Animation
    (2024-04-19) Dishno, Gabrielle
    This study examines the gender inconsistencies in the 150 top-grossing animated films in North America from 1991-2022. This study analyzes several variables including speaking roles, male to female ratios, gender of creative staff, and age of the films. We expect to find a large gap in the occurrence of male characters compared to female characters as it relates to various factors. It is important to understand the gender disparity among popular media that is viewed by children as it can shape their views regarding gender biases.
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    The Struggle Within: Taboo Obsessions in OCD and Their Relationship to Suicidality, Quality of Life, and Perceptions of Clinicians' Judgment
    (2024-04-19) Goodwin, Kelsey
    In this study, I am examining taboo obsessions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and their relationship to suicidal ideation, quality of life, and perceptions of clinicians’ judgment. Participants are being recruited via social media platforms and are asked to complete a survey through Qualtrics. The participants are asked to provide answers to four different scales that will measure subtypes of OCD, quality of life, risk of suicidal ideations, and perceptions of clinician’s judgment. I expect to find that as taboo obsessions increase, risk of suicidality and perceptions of clinicians’ judgment will increase, while quality of life scores will decrease.
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    KRAS.G12C Mutation and Effects on Proliferation in Human Lung Cancer
    (2024-04-19) Richmer, Kelsea; Mukerji, Jit; Wallen, Margaret (Faculty Sponsor)
    A point mutation in GTPase KRAS is a known genetic driver of lung cancers. The current research aims to transform bacterial cells with a plasmid containing mutated KRAS and Hygromycin resistance cassette to be introduced into human lung cancer lines H1299 and A549 to ultimately produce stable expression of KRAS. PCR was used to amplify KRAS for cloning into hygromycin resistance cassette containing plasmid using restriction enzymes NheI and NotI. T4 DNA Ligase constructed plasmids then transformed into bacterial cells. Lipofectamine transfection agent introduced plasmids to H1299 and A549. Transient gene expression was confirmed by PCR, qPCR, and Western Blot.
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    Genomic Annotation Research of Bacteriophage DoobyDoo
    (2024-04-19) Abdulrehman, Ibrahim; Penny, Preston
    SEA-PHAGES is a two-semester research program in which students conduct research on novel bacteriophages—viruses that exclusively target and kill bacterial hosts. Recently, bacteriophage research has become increasingly critical as bacteriophages can destroy multi-drug-resistant bacteria. During the BIOL L-101 semester of SEA-PHAGES, undergraduates Preston Penny and Ibrahim Abdulrehman isolated and purified the mycobacteriophage DoobyDoo. Now, their research is dedicated to annotating DoobyDoo’s genome. Utilizing bioinformatic databases and computer algorithms, the students have helped identify and annotate DoobyDoo's genes and their potential functions. The student's conclusions can assist researchers in comprehending the nature of DoobyDoo and its relationship to other bacteriophages.
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    The Effects of Mindfulness on Anxiety and Depression
    (2024-04-19) Ferguson, Connor
    This study examines the effects of open mindfulness practice on anxiety and depression. Open mindfulness is defined as being aware of our current mental state using non-judgmental awareness in the present moment. This also includes being aware of one's sensations, thoughts, and consciousness. Examples include such activities as meditation, relaxation, and yoga. It is hypothesized that the use of open mindfulness will be related to lower levels of anxiety and depression.
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    Police Technology in a Rural Setting: Does Automated License Plate Recognition Technology Increase Clearance Rates?
    (2024-04-17) Ferguson, Connor
    The current study assesses the effectiveness of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology in police investigations. The study uses one-year pre- and one-year post-ALPR implementation calls for service to assess the effects of ALPR technology on clearance rates.
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    The Power of Parenting: Exploring the Relationship between Mental Health & Parenting Styles
    (2024-04-19) Claxton, Alizae; Herman, Benjamin
    We are investigating how parenting styles correlate with mental well-being in young adults (18-27). We hypothesize that harsher parenting will relate to higher depression/anxiety and lower life satisfaction. Using Qualtrics, we'll distribute the survey via social media as well as using our Indiana University Southeast networks, aiming for 30 participants. Self-report measures like Dass21 and Satisfaction With Life Scale will measure the participants’ mental health. Data collection will begin soon, offering insights into parenting's impact on young adults' mental well-being.
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    Words that Bind: How Family Communication Patterns Correlate with Relationship Satisfaction
    (2024-04-19) Jones, Kolby; Vonderheide, Fiona
    We are conducting a study to determine an association between relationship satisfaction and family communication patterns. Past research shows evidence of the importance of healthy communication skills increasing the level of satisfaction in relationships. We are using the Family Communication Patterns Measurement and the Relationship Assessment Scale. Our survey will be administered through social media to individuals aged above 18. If our hypotheses are supported, the results will show a positive correlation between conversation orientation and relationship satisfaction, a negative correlation between conformity orientation and relationship satisfaction, and conversation orientation being highly correlated with women’s relationship satisfaction compared to men’s.
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    No Kill Louisville Pet Food Inventory System
    (2024-04-18) Riggs, Jacob; Mittel, Elizabeth; Gathof, Nicholas
    Our goal was to create an application to ensure that the No Kill Louisville Animal Shelter has reliable software that allows the volunteers to keep track of their inventory of pet food. The system allows any volunteer who is registered as a user to input the amount of food in pounds that has been received and the type of animal the food is for. Dogs and cats specifically have sub-categories like weight control, dry, wet, etc. All the information is stored in a database that can be viewed or updated to add and subtract food as needed.
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    Louisville Metro Crash Course Analysis
    (2024-04-15) Gebby, Brittany; Johnson, Bailee; Stapp, Lauren; Wohleb, Kade
    The Louisville Metro is a high traffic area due to its continuous growth and popularity. From this, residents have seen a change in traffic patterns and the result has been an increase in vehicle collisions. This project investigates factors related to crashes such as weather, manner of crash, road conditions and characteristics. The focus is on compiling and examining local collision data to pinpoint the predominant causes and circumstances unique to Louisville. With this information, we have compiled evidence-based strategies to minimize accidents and make the Louisville Metro area safer for drivers.
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    Youth Tobaco Usage in Indiana: The Trends, Effects, & Solutions
    (2024-04-17) Facer, Luke
    According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 395,108 middle and high school students in Indiana (ranked 12th in the U.S.) were currently using or had used smokeless tobacco or cigarettes during 1999-2017. This project analyzes the CDC's data using Power Business Intelligence (BI) to identify the causes, trends, and effects regarding the prevalence of this ongoing issue. From the analysis, various solutions are proposed that may ultimately decrease the number of young people who use tobacco or cigarettes in the state of Indiana.
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    Applying Days of Destruction to a McDowell, WV County Profile
    (2024-04-18) Glenn, Xondrais M.
    The project will outline terms like sacrifice zones and leverage points and apply the importance of understanding them in a sociological context with real world examples. This will focus on multiple county profiles around an instance of a sacrifice zone to describe the conditions of a community’s physical health, social factors, risks the community faces, and points of resilience more accurately. Both scholarly and non scholarly credible news related research and data will be used as sources to frame the findings. The project takes inspiration from Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt by Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco.
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    Two Cooperative Futures for the Academy
    (2024-04-19) Scott, Christian Vernon
    This project is an exploration of two ideas that uphold democratic principle; sortition, the selection of representatives by lot, and cooperatives, organizations that unite to meet goals via democratically controlled activities.
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    Sleep Quality & Academic Anxiety’s Effect on the Mental Wellbeing of College Athletes
    (2024-04-19) Roman, Casandra (Cassi)
    Through this research, the importance of maintaining & acknowledging the mental wellbeing of collegiate athletes will be enhanced across the campuses holding athletic teams within their institution. The research will include self-reported responses, each measuring the academic anxieties felt, the quality of sleep obtained, and the mental wellbeing of athletes. I predict that the better the sleep quality an athlete has, the better their mental well-being will be. Meanwhile, the less academic anxiety an athlete has, the better their mental well-being will be. Overall, academic anxiety will have more of an impact on the well-being of college athletes.