These Things Will Change: Public Revision as a Feminist Rhetorical Strategy in Taylor Swift's Re-Recorded Albums

Writing is rewriting; revision is crucial to the process, for all writers. However, all too often, revision is shrouded in secrecy, shame, and silence. What’s more, research on revision remains largely stagnant. As a result, we stymie writers’ growth and effectiveness, endangering the voices of many. Hiding revision cultivates hopelessness. It is into this landscape that Taylor Swift’s re-recording project enters. These “Taylor’s Version” albums have been evaluated from many perspectives, but we are missing an understanding of what the re-recordings reveal about the craft of writing. Using discourse analysis and rhetorical accretion methods to understand Taylor Swift’s re-recorded albums as instances of revision, this dissertation theorizes public revision as a feminist rhetorical strategy that exists at the intersection of feminist rhetorics, public writing, and revision/composition theory. In doing so, it advances knowledge on the understudied topic of effective feminist revision practices, while studying the rhetorical practices of one of the most visible, influential figures of (popular) culture today. This dissertation reclaims revision by situating public revision within ongoing conversations about composition and revision practices, along with popular culture studies. I identify three functions of public revision that serve feminist purposes: 1. Revision as record, 2. Revision as authority, and 3. Revision as activism. Through evaluation of the re-recorded “Taylor’s Version” albums’ visuals, “vault songs,” and promotion, along with line-by-line analysis of what Swift did and did not re-write, this dissertation theorizes the feminist rhetorical method of public revision that all writers, writing instructors, and thinkers might use to strengthen their writing, understand the relationship between texts and cultures, advocate for change, and, ultimately, nurture hope for a better world

¡Tú Puedes! (You’ve Got This): Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities for Women of Color in Stem Doctoral Programs

Accessibility remediation is in progress for this itemWomen of Color (WOC) remain significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) doctoral programs in the United States. Despite national efforts to broaden participation in STEM, structural barriers—including racialized and gendered exclusion, isolation, and institutional inequities—persist within graduate education. This dissertation, ¡Tú Puedes! (You’ve Got This): Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities for Women of Color in STEM Doctoral Programs, centers the lived experiences of WOC navigating these spaces, with the aim of highlighting both the challenges they face and the strategies they implement to persist. Using a phenomenological research design, this study draws on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with WOC currently enrolled in STEM doctoral programs across R1research institutions (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education [CCIHE], 2025). Guided by the theoretical frameworks of multiracial feminism and intersectionality, the research explores how race, gender, and other social identities intersect to shape doctoral experiences within historically academic disciplines. Findings reveal consistent patterns of marginalization, including cultural taxation, hypervisibility, and exclusion from networks of power. However, participants also identified meaningful sources of support such as affinity spaces, mentorship from faculty of color, familial encouragement, and personal strategies of resistance and resilience. Many emphasized the importance of creating institutional change that reflects their realities and sustains their success. This dissertation contributes to the growing body of literature that centers WOC in higher education by amplifying their voices and narratives. It offers actionable recommendations for academic institutions to better support and retain WOC in STEM doctoral programs through equity-driven policy, culturally responsive mentorship, and intentional community building. Ultimately, this work asserts that transforming the landscape of STEM doctoral education requires not only representation, but systemic change informed by those most affected

Enhancing Psychological & Emotional Health: The Impact of a Mindfulness Program for Rehabilitation Healthcare Workers

This doctoral capstone project addresses occupational stress experienced by rehabilitation professionals by implementing an 8-week stress management wellness intervention program. The program —Mindfulness in Motion (MiM) by Dr. Maryanna Klatt — is designed to reduce stress, lower burnout, and increase resilience by integrating mindfulness into daily life. This capstone experience demonstrates that workplace wellness programs incorporating mindfulness and movement can be practical and effective for reducing stress among rehabilitation healthcare workers. The project adds to the evidence that occupational therapy plays a key role in promoting well-being for individuals, organizations, and communities.Houston Methodist Hospital Acute Care Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therap

Environmental Conflicts and Climate Breakdown in the Republic of Haiti: An Environmental Case Study

Accessibility remediation is in progress for this itemThe purpose of this study was to gain insight into how climate change has impacted communities in Haiti. The focus was specifically on how repeated hurricanes have impacted Haitian communities. The study employed a qualitative content analysis of 51 news articles written between the years 2012 and 2024. Additionally, the study employed a comparative critical discourse analysis between articles published by Haitian news outlets and those published by western news outlets. The findings revealed that repeated hurricanes have impacted Haiti environmentally and economically in addition to their impact on multiple dimensions of society. Areas of Haitian community that were impacted include government, safety/preparedness, social services/local services, and through loss of life overall. Western news outlets were found to dramatize reports on hurricanes whereas Haitian outlets reported in a straightforward manner and focused more on community safety

Mindfulness in Nature: Promoting Health & Well-Being in Older Adults Through Nature-Based Interventions (NBIs)

This capstone project focused on the development and implementation of an 8-week nature-based intervention (NBI) program to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of older adults. The program incorporated mindfulness and nature-based activities to encourage meaningful engagement in occupations across multiple domains of health. Participant feedback and engagement data indicated positive experiences and interest in continued programming. Findings support the use of NBIs as a feasible and effective approach to promoting holistic health in community-based settings.Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterOccupational Therap

Does Psychological Readiness Affect Jump Biomechanics Across the Continuum of Care Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?

Accessibility remediation is in progress for this itemThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an athlete’s psychological readiness to return to sport on jump–landing biomechanics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) at the time of return to sport testing and 6 weeks after returning to sport. The first aim of the study was to examine whether the level of psychological readiness would affect biomechanics of double–leg drop jump versus single–leg vertical jump at the time of return to sport following ACLR. The second aim was to examine whether psychological readiness would affect biomechanics of a double–leg drop jump and a single–leg vertical jump before and after returning to sports. At the time of return–to–sport testing following ACLR, participants completed the ACL–Return to Sport after Injury Scale (ACL–RSI) which was used to dichotomize them into the low and high ACL–RSI groups using 76.7 as a cut–off score. A 10–camera motion capture system synchronized with two force plates was used to collect kinetic data while participants performed a double–leg drop jump and a single–leg vertical jump at the time of return to sport and 6 weeks later. The limb symmetry indices (LSIs) between the involved limb and the uninvolved limb were calculated for lower extremity (LE) joint moments and ground reaction force (GRF). Repeated measures ANOVAs were performed to analyze the collected kinetic data with p < .05 for significance. The results of this study demonstrated greater asymmetry during a double–leg drop jump as compared to a single–leg vertical jump. Further, the results demonstrated a propensity for athletes to offload into the frontal and transverse planes during jump landings after ACLR. Overall, symmetry improved from the time of returning to sport to 6 weeks later. Finally, an athlete’s psychological readiness to return to play had minimal effects on loading at the knee during jumping tasks. However, psychological readiness had effects on overall ankle loading and vertical GRF symmetry during a double–leg drop jump but had no observable effects on single–leg vertical jump performance. Assessment of a double–leg jumping task demonstrates improved ability to identify asymmetries in LE joint loading in athletes who have undergone ACLR

Examining the Impact of a Model of Human Occupation Training on Occupational Therapy Students’ Professional Reasoning

Accessibility remediation is in progress for this itemDespite the national education standards outlining requirements related to students’ identification and application of theoretical constructs to guide practice and use of professional reasoning to guide the evaluation and intervention process, entry-level occupational therapists and students report difficulty in applying theory within daily practice and a lack of perceived competence and confidence in implementing professional reasoning within their professional practice (Nicola-Richmond et al., 2019; Murray et al., 2020). This feasibility study examined the acceptability and effectiveness of a six-hour intensive occupation-centered model training in the Model of Human Occupation paired with an experiential learning experience on occupational therapy students’ perceived professional reasoning. A concurrent mixed methods design, with a pretest-posttest control group design, and an inductive qualitative design for the qualitative part of the study was completed. Entry-level occupational therapy doctorate students who completed their curriculum’s didactic requirements to support the completion of their first Level I Fieldwork experience were recruited for this study. Participants in the experimental group engaged in a six-hour occupation-centered model training in the model of human occupation (MOHO) before engaging in their first 12-week Level II Fieldwork experience, while those in the control group only participated in a Level II Fieldwork experience. Participants in both groups completed the Self-Assessment of Clinical Reflection and Reasoning (SACRR) at the pretest and posttest and journal entries at week four and posttest. The experimental group also completed an acceptability survey and additional open-ended questions at posttest. The results of this feasibility study revealed the training was deemed an overall acceptable teaching strategy. However, additional modifications to the training could improve its acceptability, including integrating it within a ELOTD curriculum, using an in-person format, and providing additional time and opportunities to process the material between sessions. It was also noted that engaging in the MOHO training resulted in a broadening of students’ attention to context, incorporation of volition into the therapy process, engagement in reflection, and use of emotional intelligence within their professional reasoning process. These feasibility results indicate that further research is warranted to examine the effect of a MOHO training on the development of students’ professional reasoning

Ebonic Bodies in Motion: Discerning the Metaphysical Emergence of African American Movement Language

Ebonic Bodies in Motion: Discerning the Metaphysical Emergence of African American Movement Language centers Black women in Brooklyn, their knowledge systems, and coins the term African American movement language (AAML). Brooklyn is a cultural hub that contributes to the global landscape of dance, fashion, and music, andBlack women in Brooklyn have been creators of culture and have significantly shaped the dance landscape. Through a practice-based research project design and insistence on Black oral and embodied traditions, this study examines unexplored narratives of Black women dancers and native speakers of the Black American oral tradition shaped by the distinct experience of being in Brooklyn. Through a critical metaphysical analysis curated by a Hood Logic methodology, I assert that their nuanced experiences and the intersectionality of the forces that shape these experiences constitute the Ebonic Body: a distinct consciousness, a specific way of being in the world, and a definite knowledge system. Thus, the Ebonic Body acts as both an ancestral and evolutionary cyclical relationship between phenomenological, epistemological, and ontological frameworks; in motion, not only through dance, but also in how they 'move' about the world

Behavioral Support Toolkit: A Multi-Lens Approach to Supporting Children with Disabilities at Summer Camp

For this capstone experience, a manual and associated resources were developed for Pediatrics Plus Summer Camp (PPSC) to aid in behavioral support for children with disabilities. The materials were developed through sensory processing, social-emotional, and cognitive lenses in order to comprehensively address the diverse needs of children with disabilities. The goal of this project is to improve counselors’ self-efficacy and understanding of supporting children with disabilities, therefore promoting positive behavioral outcomes and successful participation of each camper. This capstone also accomplishes the goal of PPSC to teach the next generation of professionals serving children with disabilities.Pediatrics Plus Summer CampOccupational Therap

Mapping Digital Health Interventions for Rural Female Cancer Survivors: A PRISMA Scoping Review with Inter-Rater Reliability Assessment

2-year embargo per author's requestTelehealth and digital health interventions (DHI) hold growing promise for improving rural cancer survivorship care by providing safe, timely, and accessible support where in-person services are limited. This scoping review aimed to map and synthesize evidence on digital health interventions among rural female cancer survivors. A secondary aim was to examine whether interventions addressed the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. A systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines, followed by an Elicit search six months later, resulting in 133 articles. The primary researcher led a team of four independent reviewers who screened articles and titles for relevant population, concept, and context. Inter-rater reliability was assessed using Cohen’s kappa for both abstract and full article reviews. To meet study aims of identifying gaps and informing future research, next steps will include PRISMA-ScR data extraction, data synthesis, and thematic analysis