Mothers, Morals, and Godly Motivations: Conservative Women’s Activism from Anticommunism to the New Christian Right

The modern conservative movement cannot be understood without investigating women’s activism. Women’s political participation sustained the transformation of the Republican party from an emphasis on economic issues to a focus on social issues, especially throughout the mid-late twentieth century. One key point of transformation was in the 1950’s, when Communism posed a very serious danger. Conservatives claimed that in Communist countries, women gave their children to government funded programs and went to work.1 This policy took women away from their assigned roles as wives and mothers. Another important turning point was in the 1960’s, when the United States saw sweeping social movements which challenged conservative values. Second Wave Feminism, in the minds of conservatives, threatened to take mothers away from their children by encouraging women to go to work. The Civil Rights Movement brought what was viewed as social upheaval, and disrupted mainstream white society, inside which many conservatives comfortably lived. In the 1970’s, conservatives saw the Equal Rights Amendment as damaging to motherhood, the family, and children. Roe v. Wade was portrayed as promoting abortion, which took away the opportunity for motherhood. Through these years, women played active roles in how conservatism developed through the shifts. In their action, women created their own agency inside of conservative frameworks

Exploring Expectancy Violations Theory and Proxemics with the Impractical Jokers

Proxemics and expectancy violations theory (EVT) are the groundwork for understanding interpersonal and nonverbal communication. Previous research has indicated students retain information long-term when humor and videos that form memorable messages are incorporated into the classroom. The activity discussed in this GIFT uses the popular comedy show, Impractical Jokers, to help students apply abstract concepts to real-life examples. Several discussion questions are suggested to help students critically analyze the videos and recognize proxemics and EVT. The second set of discussion questions asks students to consider their expectations, how their expectations are formed, why some individuals have different expectations, and why expectations may vary in some circumstances based on proxemics. Limitations of this activity are discussed, and alterations are suggested to address the limitations

Viability of Cultured Primary Human Skin Cells Treated with 1,6-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate Monomer and its Oligomer Isocyanurate

The diisocyanate monomer 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and its oligomer HDI isocyanurate are components in sprayed polyurethane coatings. Exposure via the lungs and skin can lead to allergic sensitization and asthma. Research on these compounds has focused on effects of exposure on respiratory and immune cells and variation in gene expression, pathway activation, and mechanisms influencing toxic response. Here, we focused on the toxic effects of HDI monomer and HDI isocyanurate on three types of cultured primary human skin cells, namely keratinocytes, melanocytes, and fibroblasts. To determine the cell-type specific toxicity, we used a luminescent ATP-viability assay. The dose-response data indicated that sensitivity to death varied among the different skin cell types and death by necrosis. The observed variations in toxicity between the HDI monomer and HDI isocyanurate as well as between the cell types may have important implications for developing an adverse effect, for regulatory limits, and for worker safety.Master of Science in Public Healt

Listen Up!: Measuring and Mitigating College Students’ Most Commonly-Reported Listening Challenges

This study updates the existing literature on listening education in two ways: 1) by providing an assessment of an effective listening education intervention and 2) by identifying what college students\u27 self-assessment and reflection revealed as their most common barriers to listening and the actions that helped mitigate those challenges. Through content analysis, five graduate student coders analyzed six consecutive pre-Covid-19 semesters of student submissions to a Listening Log Self-Assessment assignment in an online interpersonal communication course (n = 186). This experiential activity was designed to motivate students\u27 metacognitions to elicit accurate self-appraisals based on reflections of students\u27 current listening encounters (meta-listening) and deepen their expressed need and desire for purposeful listening habits. The activity succeeded in stimulating critical reflections recognizing at least one listening challenge and/or committing to at least one evidence-based action to enhance listening (a listening solution) from 98.2% of sampled students. Their most commonly-reported problems included “Distractions/Multi-tasking” (86.60%) and “Lack of [giving] Positive Feedback” (33.33%), while commitment to “Attentive Listening” (90.8%) and “Knowing Conversation Goals” (30.11%) were the most commonly-reported solutions. Student reflections also broadly supported the activity’s success in prompting metacommunication by demonstrating critical reflection, appreciation for the importance of listening skills, and intent to continue growing in their listening competence

Assessment of Spray Polyurethane Foam Worker Exposure to Organophosphate Flame Retardants Through Measures in Air, Hand Wipes, and Urine

Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP, also referenced as TCIPP), a flame retardant used in spray polyurethane foam insulation, increases cell toxicity and affects fetal development. Spray polyurethane foam workers have the potential to be exposed to TCPP during application. In this study, we determined exposure to TCPP and concentrations of the urinary biomarker bis(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (BCPP) among 29 spray polyurethane foam workers over 2 work days. Work was conducted at residential or commercial facilities using both open-cell (low density) and closed-cell (high density) foam. Study participants provided two personal air samples (Day 1 and Day 2), two hand wipe samples (Pre-shift Day 2 and Post-shift Day 2), and two spot urine samples (Pre-shift Day 1 and Post-shift Day 2). Bulk samples of cured spray foam were also analyzed. Sprayers were found to have significantly higher TCPP geometric mean (GM) concentration in personal air samples (87.1 μg/m3), compared to helpers (30.2 μg/m3; p = 0.025). A statistically significant difference was observed between TCPP pre- and post-shift hand wipe GM concentrations (p = 0.004). Specifically, TCPP GM concentration in post-shift hand wipe samples of helpers (106,000 ng/sample) was significantly greater than pre-shift (27,300 ng/sample; p \u3c 0.001). The GM concentration of the urinary biomarker BCPP (23.8 μg/g creatinine) was notably higher than the adult male general population (0.159 μg/g creatinine, p \u3c 0.001). Urinary BCPP GM concentration increased significantly from Pre-shift Day 1 to Post-shift Day 2 for sprayers (p = 0.013) and helpers (p = 0.009). Among bulk samples, cured open-cell foam had a TCPP GM concentration of 9.23% by weight while closed-cell foam was 1.68%. Overall, post-shift BCPP urine concentrations were observed to be associated with TCPP air and hand wipe concentrations, as well as job position (sprayer vs. helper). Spray polyurethane foam workers should wear personal protective equipment including air-supplied respirators, coveralls, and gloves during application

Concert recording 2017-03-30

[Track 1]. Canon / Johan Pachelbel -- [Track 2]. Danse de la chèvre / Arthur Honegger -- [Track 3]. Sixth grand trio, Op. 86, No. 3. II. Adagio [Track 4]. III. Rondo / Frederic Kuhlau -- [Track 5]. Londonderry Air / Percy Grainger arranged by Robert Webb -- [Track 6]. Eine kleine Nachtmusik. I. Serenade [Track 7]. II. Romanze [Track 8]. III. Menuetto [Track 9]. IV. Rondo / W.A. Mozart -- [Track 10]. Oblivion / Astor Piazzola arranged by M. Orris -- [Track 11]. William Tell overture. Finale / Gioachino Rossini arranged by R. Thurston

Health & Nutritional Sciences Free Communication Day: Spring 2021 Plan B Abstracts

This document contains Plan B abstracts presented by graduate students at the Health and Nutritional Sciences Free Communication Day, held on May 4th, 2021. Abstract titles include: Local Restaurants’ Marketing and Sponsorship Within Collegiate Athletics Preparing the Future of Campus Recreation Motivational Factors Influencing College Choice: NCAA Division I Female Volleyball Athletes The Significance of a Successful Internship Program Foundations of Publicly Subsidized Sport Stadiums: The Case of U.S. Bank Stadium Enhancing Member Experience During a Pandemic The Risk of Depression in Football Players Diagnosed with a Concussion Effectiveness of Color-Tinted Glasses in Reducing Photophobia in Patients Diagnosed with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion Policies Surrounding Transgender Athletes and Participation in Competitive Sports Carbon Fiber Insole’s Effect on Running Mechanics in Recreational Runners Comprehensive Analysis of School Wellness Policy Toolkits Fasting for Weight Loss Lactate Supplementation on Exercise Performance Dietitian Involvement in Protein Recommendation Research for AthletesProject title:Supplementation of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improves Recovery and Exercise Performance in Healthy Adults. A Narrative Review of Grocery Store Interventions on Improving Healthy Food Purchases The Relationship Between American Indian’s Socioeconomic Status, Diet, & Gut Microbiome: A Preliminary Research Study Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Pregnancy, Fetal, and Infant Development The Relationship of Blood Serum Levels of Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B12 on Depressive Symptoms in Adults Aged 18-65

Concert recording 2019-03-30c

[Track 1]. Kokopelli / Katherine Hoover -- [Track 2]. Mélodie in C-sharp minor, op. 4, no. 2 Notturno in G minor / Fanny Cecile Mendelssohn -- [Track 3]. Cowboy songs / Libby Larsen -- [Track 4]. Sound bytes. I. Invention II. Thirds III. Short circuit IV. Get up / Katherine Hoover -- [Track 5]. Overheard on a saltmarsh / Erin Goad -- [Track 6]. Sonatina for clarinet and piano / Caroline Schleicher Krämer -- [Track 7]. Winter spirits / Katherine Hoover -- [Track 8]. The butterfly from I never saw another butterfly / Lori Laitman -- [Track 9]. Erratic polka from Demented dances / Elizabeth Greener -- [Track 10]. Original Latin-American flute duets. I. Pasaje folia II. Torbellino III. Bolero Rhumba IV. Polka Chocoana / Carmen Liliana Marulanda -- [Track 11]. Trio for flute, oboe, and piano / Madeleine Dring

Taking a Stand and Changing Systems

Taking a Stand and Changing Systems (speakers in order of appearance) Megan Bull \u2721 “Examining Bias in Facial Recognition Programs” (Faculty Sponsor: Giancarlo Schrementi) Facial recognition has been a breakthrough in the development of Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence. However, when used in a real-world setting, rather than just a testing dataset, specific programs will misidentify women and people of color far more often than white men. As facial recognition becomes more widely deployed, these mistakes can have serious consequences. When police departments use biased technology to find suspects, it can lead to wrongful arrests and even convictions, as in the case of Robert Julian-Borchak Williams. The presenter plans to create a facial recognition program in which the algorithm is trained on a dataset that proportionally represents both men and women and people of color. To do this, the presenter will use Google Colab and TensorFlow to create Neural Networks to train on a proportionally representative dataset, aiming to create a more accurate program than one trained on a dataset that is disproportionately white men. Emily Lauletta \u2722 “Radical Feminist Nuns\u27: Catholicism, Spiritual Activism, and the Power of (Sister)hood” (Faculty Sponsor: LeeRay Costa) This presentation discusses two major concepts related to spiritual activism: first, how Catholic nuns throughout history have served as spiritual activists and advocates of social justice based on the critical theoretical framework created by key feminist scholars such as Gloria Anzaldua and Leela Fernandes; and second, how Catholic sisters who participate in acts of social justice have recently been labeled as radically feminist” by the Vatican. This research not only examines whether or not this is an appropriate label for these women, but also examines the dichotomy between performing feminist activism within a religious social institution, and how this division may or may not affect the way the Sisters feel about their identities as both Catholic, and as advocates for social reform, equity and justice. Rooted in scholarship on spirituality, feminism, and its intersections, the project includes an additional interview conducted with Sister Emily TeKolste from the non-profit organization NETWORK. NETWORK focuses on spreading awareness of social justice issues that the Sisters believe accompany Catholic liturgy, centering activism within the Catholic institution. Kaitlyn Phillips \u2721 “Mothers, Morals, and Godly Motivations: Women in American Conservatism from Anticommunism to The New Christian Right” (Faculty Sponsor: Rachel Nuñez) This presentation focuses on conservative women\u27s activism from the 1960s to the early 1980s, centering on women who were part of the larger focal shift on social issues that occurred in the American conservative movement in the middle of the twentieth century. This project came out of a curiosity to better understand what conservative women gained from their involvement in social activism. This research utilizes books, newspaper articles, pamphlets, and journal articles to analyze and draw conclusions. A variety of groups and individuals are examined, including the anticommunist activism of the Minute Women, Phyllis Schlafly\u27s anti-ERA, pro-family, pro-life fight, and evangelical Beverly LaHaye who used religion as her justification for active political involvement. Conservative women\u27s activism proves that women can seek power and influence, even if the movement they supported limited women\u27s autonomy

The Effect of Short-Wave Diathermy on Human Tissue Extensibility

Shortwave diathermy is a modality that converts alternating currents into electromagnetic energy within the radio frequency. One use of shortwave diathermy (SWD) is to modify tissue extensibility in conjunction with manual physical therapy techniques. SWD acts on the target tissue by increasing deep tissue temperature, to allow for muscle relaxation and sedation of sensory nerves. This project is a review of current literature based on the efficacy of SWD to modulate tissue extensibility. In addition, parameters will be investigated to determine the most efficacious treatment application of SWD