Shoreline Variation and Beach Rotation of Pauanui Beach

Shoreline variation over short, medium and long term time scales is well studied and documented. Rotation studies however have only focused on the phenomenon occurring on embayed beaches. This type morphological change is known to be caused by variations in wave climate such as wave approach direction and energy flux. Rotation studies on other beach classifications are limited, specifically on the potential of harbour adjacent beaches to rotate. Given the highly variable nature of estuaries and their impact on sediment supply to these flanking beaches, rotation could be exacerbated and aggravate existing localised erosion as a result. This thesis uses a video imagery shoreline dataset to determine the shoreline variation and beach rotation of Pauanui Beach, a harbour adjacent beach. Comparisons are then made to neighbouring Tairua Beach, an embayed beach. The shoreline over 2002, 2003 and 2004 displayed variation at short, medium and long term scales. Large wave events exceeding 4 m in significant wave height eroded beach profiles until accretion occurred during lull periods. Alongshore uniformity of this erosion pattern was not consistent throughout the timeseries at both beaches indicating the phenomenon of beach rotation. Pauanui transects moved in unison with each other, while an out of phase relationship existed between the Tairua transects. Seasonal changes in wave climate also influenced shoreline change however consistent cycles were not evident at both Pauanui and Tairua until 2004 where summer accretion and winter erosion dominated. The effects of ENSO were also observable in the long term where the shoreline gradually accreted with the long term negative ENSO index. Pauanui accretion quantity was much larger than Tairua over the same period. Rotation phenomenon at Pauanui was caused by a strong variation in cross shore shoreline position while Tairua demonstrated a strong out of phase behaviour at either end of the beach. Wave models were generated to determine the effect of islands inshore of the generating conditions. Shadowing effects were highly noticeable on the wave climate projected onto the beach, affecting the rotation and mean shoreline position. Alongshore currents were generated which affected the sediment transport to these rotated areas of beach. Based on these results, the two beaches responded similarly during erosion, accretion and rotation events. Alongshore uniformity does not exist alongshore of the two beaches as wave climate variations are created by the offshore island

Modifying CBT for Cognitively Impaired Older Adults with Depression

Although clinical depression is not common in older adults, it creates problems in daily living for those individuals who experience it in later life. Symptoms of depression can differ between younger and older adults; treatment approaches may also need to be modified to account for some of the challenges of aging such as cognitive impairments. Previous research has supported the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for treating late-life depression. The use of jargon and abstract concepts, however, are disadvantageous to those with mild cognitive impairment or neurocognitive disorders. To combat these difficulties, there is a need for therapy materials that provide modifications for use with impaired older adults. This presentation summarizes the authors\u27 contributions to the process of revising a treatment manual: Treating Later-Life Depression: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach (2nd edition) by Oxford University Press. Examples will be provided to demonstrate how therapy materials can be modified to accommodate the needs of depressed older adults with cognitive impairments

Dayton Regional Green Meeting Notes

These are notes from our meeting with Lamees Mubaslat from Dayton Regional Green. She is really excited about more mentoring programs in Dayton

Mentoring Brochure: Longer Version

This is a mentoring brochure we created to show different organizations our ideas. This is the longer of two versions

Mentoring Brochure: Shorter Version

We made these brochures to talk to different organizations about our thoughts and ideas. There are two iterations of this. This one has less words

HIV in Context: Tanzania

STEP Category: Education AbroadImpact of HIV: Tanzania is a 4-week, study abroad experience in two towns in Tanzania: Dar Es Saalm and Iringa. This study abroad trip explores HIV in a holistic approach, combining microbiological and immunological consequences through a historical and cultural lens. As this trip involves a lot of communication between Tanzanians and students, we will learn the local language (Swahili) as well as the geography and national history of the country. We will be interacting with both medical professionals in the area as well as students our age, individuals working at markets and even learn from local elders about traditional art. We also learn about research techniques including microscopy and the pharmacology of HIV. Additionally we will learn bench science research techniques used to study HIV, tour HIV research labs, and talk to researchers on the cutting edge of HIV treatment. While on this trip, we have the opportunity to work on our own research project. I would like to take that opportunity to research the relationship with queer identifying individuals, their access to HIV treatment, and their thoughts on how homosexuality is criminalized in Tanzania. HIV in Context: East Africa is a course unlike any other offered at OSU, I would be able to travel to an area of the world hit worst by the HIV crisis and actually have hands on experience in dealing with the epidemic. I would learn about how other countries approach a major public health crisis, and hopefully be able to bring back insights to the US to implement in my own HIV research and public health initiatives.The Ohio State University Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP)The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Study Abroad ScholarshipHonors and Scholars Academic Enrichment GrantAcademic Major: Biomedical Scienc

Mentoring Initial Research

This document details the initial research the group gathered as the problem statement was being refined. Some of this research will be used to inform future elements of the project