University Offers New Industrial Pharmacy Master\u27s Program

Non-thesis track program will prepare students for pharmaceutical industry career

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PROGRAMMING AT FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS

The purpose of this study is to quantitatively examine the ways in which student engagement is utilized on the Glassboro campus at Rowan University and how it has impacted the overall development of undergraduate students enrolled in the Fall of 2022 and Spring of 2023. Utilizing Qualtrics, a 14-question survey was distributed to all enrolled students starting in December of 2022 and ending in February of 2023. This survey contained questions that surveyed the population demographically and asked how frequent they attend various programs on-campus. The survey data was then analyzed to better understand students’ perceptions of the current programming structure at Rowan University. The research indicated that many of the current programs are impactful to students such as student organization, Rowan After Hours, and department programs. Through this research, there is also a better understand of how the current programming structure can evolve and meet the needs of the student population. The research suggests that there is a need for more identity-based programming and for alternative timing to programs to fit the schedule of every type of student including commuting students, and non-traditional students

2022-2023 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation

2022-2023 Lindenwood University Honors Convocatio

Commencement [Program], May 12-13, 2023

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. This commencement program is not an official graduate list.https://scholarworks.uni.edu/commencement_programs/1316/thumbnail.jp

A Cancer-Specific Study on the Differentially Expressed Protein-Protein Interactions of Fumarate Hydratase

Fumarate hydratase (FH) is an enzyme used in the Krebs Cycle to convert fumarate to malate, and it is controlled by the FH gene. In this paper, we will investigate its role in Uterine Corpus Endometrial Carcinoma (UCEC) and how FH-deficient cells affect tumorigenesis. It is well-established that FH has been extensively studied in connection with renal cell carcinoma, skin and uterine leiomyomas, pheochromocytoma, and paraganglioma. However, we aim to construct an interaction network of significant genes related to the FH gene under conditions of FH deficiency in the Kreb Cycle. Creating an interactive network that illustrates the interconnectedness of FH\u27s role is crucial for comprehending cellular adaptations when FH is deficient. Unfortunately, we have not yet found a reliable and accurate representation of this complex network, which has prompted us to create our own. For our dataset, we utilized RNAseq count data from the UCSC Xena database. We followed this with a differential expression gene (DEG) analysis workflow involving Limma and EdgeR. The significantly expressed genes were contextualized through an enrichment analysis called EnrichGO. Finally, we associated the significantly expressed genes with a transcription factor (TF). Our results have allowed us to construct a network that presents our findings. Most importantly, it has revealed the significant role played by the HIF3a TF in FH-deficient cells. While HIF3a is less understood compared to its other isoforms (HIF1a and HIF2a), this research contributes to bridging that knowledge gap. Our findings suggest that the HIF3a gene is a significant, differentially expressed gene in FH deficient patients

Genetic Relationships and Therapeutic Options for Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common form of cancer among children and can be lethal to the adult population. Though 80% of patients with ALL reach complete remission after treatment, about 20% of those diagnosed fail to remain cancer-free. Genetic rearrangements are the hallmark of relapsed ALL, but the mechanism by which these rearrangements occur is still unclear. Recent research suggests these mutations may be detectable during initial diagnosis. If researchers are able to accurately assess the probability of relapse during diagnosis by analyzing the genome of the leukemic cells, the likelihood of administering effective therapy would increase. Providing patients with a more appropriate therapy early on may prevent relapse altogether or increase survival rates after treatment for relapsed ALL patients

Formulation and Optimization of Algae-Filled Polylactic Acid Thermoplastic Compounds for Improved Biodegradation

Conventional plastics derived from non-renewable petrochemicals – especially from fossil reserves – have become an integral part of human life because their structure can be chemically manipulated to obtain a wide range of properties and geometries necessary in nearly all industries. The volume and rate at which petroleum plastics are produced, used, and discarded has incited several significant issues related to human health, environmental conservation, and ecological biodiversity. To address these issues, many institutions have begun investigating solutions in both the development and end-oflife phases of plastic production and waste. In this thesis, a Chlorella-dominated algae mixture is dried and compounded at varying ratios with polylactic acid (PLA) at various particle sizes. The resulting blends were then characterized by thermal and mechanical analysis to examine processing and performance properties for injection molding. The blends were subject to weathering studies via standardized test methods and found that at 10, 20, and 30 wt.% algae, the blends are biodegradable with the rate of biodegradation directly correlated to the increasing concentration of algae

Foreign Language Learning: A New Home for the School of Global Studies & Languages

107 pagesLearning a second – or third - language gives one insight into other cultures while also enhancing one’s career, travel, and educational opportunities. My thesis investigates language learning at the university level through architecture. In order to ensure student success, universities need to address their overlooked language departments. Aging and insufficient facilities are among the top threats to the success of higher education. Designing a home for the School of Global Studies and Languages will allow for students to have greater success in their studies. Restoring an existing historic building on campus, Condon Hall, as the new home of the School of Global Studies and Languages places all eight language departments – as well as the food studies and global studies programs - together and fosters a greater connection between departments

The Influence of K9 Partners on Law Enforcement Officers

This study aims to examine if and how the personal and professional lives of K9-handling officers and their police department are impacted by having access to and working alongside K9s. It also considers the possible variation in degrees of attachment to one’s dog between K9-handling officers and members of the general public. Through an online survey, questions from the Perceived Stress Scale and the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale were asked to better understand how working alongside dogs can change levels of stress. It was found that K9-handling officers experience significantly lower levels of stress compared to non-K9-handling officers. Further, it was also found that K9-handling officers experience significantly higher levels of attachment and general connection to their K9 partner compared to members of the public with their companion dogs. Overall, this study suggests that dogs can have a major positive impact on their human partners in typically high-stress work environments, and not just in companionship situations. However, since research in this area is highly limited, more work should be done looking at the positive impacts of dogs on people working in high-stress, niche work environments, such as law enforcement and military. Additionally, more work should be done to examine how working dogs are able to help the well-being of their human partner when both on and off work

College Student Engagement in Volunteering: A Comparative Analysis of Self-Esteem, Sense of Belonging, and Professional Development Between Volunteer and Non-Volunteers

&nbsp; Student engagement in volunteering: A comparative analysis of university students who volunteer versus non-volunteers. Self-Esteem, Sense of Belonging, and Professional Development. &nbsp; Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate whether there are differences in outcomes reported by undergraduate students who volunteer compared to those who do not. The study addressed three research questions: (R1) Does volunteering correlate with higher levels of self-esteem among students? (R2) Does volunteering increase students' sense of belonging compared to non-volunteers? (R3) Does volunteering contribute to students' understanding and mastery of professional skills more than non-volunteers? The study employed a quantitative approach and analyzed data using nominal techniques. The findings indicated that volunteering did not significantly affect students' self-esteem. However, students who volunteered reported that the experience had helped them to develop professionally and achieve their future goals. &nbsp;</p