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The black voice
Anisha Smith
With the current state of the country my research provides an overview of what respondents in 2020 felt about racial issues. Mainly focusing on comparing Black respondents to other races.
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Navigating outsourced manufacturing: General motors' Strategic Challenges in Mexico
Alvaro Soler and Jose Maria Gallegos
Outsourcing manufacturing has become a strategic necessity for many global corporations in today’s fast-changing global economy. Over the past decades, many U.S. companies have outsourced production to regions like Latin America and China, seeking geographical advantages, lower labor costs, and access to skilled workforces to remain competitive. General Motors, one of the largest automobile manufacturers globally, exemplifies this trend. By outsourcing production to Mexico since 1935, GM highlights how multinational companies strategically use outsourcing to optimize costs and improve efficiency. Employing over 25,000 workers and contributing over 12% of its annual production in 2023, GM demonstrates the broader significance of outsourcing for maintaining global competitiveness.
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The human touch: exploring emotional attachment responses to human and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated imagery
Belyn P. Thompson
Considering the new age of marketing, consumer reactions and interactions with marketing have drastically changed and flexed over the decades. The most recent hit revelation is AI marketing, specifically AI-generated images, and the worry that it brings to not only marketing specialists but to the whole community. Within other studies, there is often mention of an emotional connection to images used in advertisements (among videos, media, etc.) through various methods such as senses, loyalty, connection, and empathy. This paper works to better understand how AI-generated images used for advertising could affect emotional attachment and purchase behavior in consumers.
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Leaf it to the AI: visualizing foliage with machine learning
Chelsy Tinacba, George Sikazwe, and Michael Frye
This project sets out to create a tool to help aid in the research and monitoring of the threatened prickly cacti [Fig. 1]. due to an invasive species of insect growing to be a threat. This website displays current and predictive locations of foliage within a region.
To get the data of the predictive location, an additional program was developed that uses a machine learning model to provide coordinates of potential areas where more plants may be. The computer program provides a visualization of potential patterns for the foliage in the database. The machine learning model combs through the data and provides patterns for researchers. The website provides visualizations by comparing the output of similar locations.
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Evaluation of angiogenesis in an Ex-Ovo Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) assay to study the MMP9 gene in pediatric cancer cell lines
Franchesca Tinacba, Kahlie Hernandez, and Terry Jo Shackleford
Model organisms are widely utilized in cancer research due to their ability to allow researchers to study biological processes that occur within cancer progression. One model organism that is used is the Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) assays. Chicken embryos are a sufficient model that are used to study processes such as angiogenesis, tumor growth, and drug effects. What makes these models useful is due to the cost efficiency, accessibility, and the increased speed the blood vessels can grow. Despite the results, it can be difficult to image the results or monitor the CAM assay. That is why Ex-ovo CAM assays have been an excellent choice for imaging/monitoring the CAM within the embryo. The Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) is an important protein with enzymatic activity that’s regulated by a class of endogenous proteins, tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPS). These endogenous proteins are found within the components of living cells. The MMP9 family has also been shown to be a biomarker that may predict disease progression. When there is an imbalance of the MMP9 protein in the cell, cancer properties begin to form. We propose to utilize the CAM assay for the evaluation of the role of MMP9 in the angiogenesis process in pediatric sarcomas.
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A research proposal: the scapegoating of transgender Americans by US presidential candidates from 2016 to 2024
Savannah Torres
This study will employ a qualitative content analysis to analyze the scapegoating of transgender Americans by U.S. presidential candidates from 2016 to the 2024 elections. This approach will allow for an in-depth exploration of political rhetoric, policy proposals, and public discourse regarding the trans community. In doing so, this study will highlight the lived experiences of transgender Americans in which they have faced both support, indifference, and marginalization from candidates. The content analyzed will include political rhetoric expressed by the candidates through their campaign and administrations. This analysis is with the intent to find recurring themes relating to the scapegoating of transgender Americans.
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Binge buddies
Joshua Uribe
Many people struggle to keep track of the shows and movies they’ve watched or plan to watch. Existing streaming platforms often provide limited or cluttered tracking features, making it challenging to stay organized. Binge Buddies addresses this issue by centralizing watchlists and viewing history in one streamlined location. The website is designed to simplify the binge-watching experience, helping users stay on top of their content and discover new shows/movies. Which makes the experience a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
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Think like an otter: Behavioral problem-solving in fresh-water otters
Madison N. Vale and Miranda C. Ibarra
This study examines problem-solving in Asian Small-Clawed Otters (ASCOs), focusing on their cognitive processes during puzzle-solving tasks. The sample included two social groups of four otters: Eleanor and Dustin in one group, and Saki and Wonton in the other. Both groups were presented with a series of puzzles, and their responses were video recorded for coding. The relationship between sex and social learning was explored, but no significant findings were observed. Additionally, it was tested whether the number of strategies used and engagement duration predicted success; neither factor was a significant predictor. Overall, the results were inconclusive, offering no clear evidence of otters’ understanding of problem-solving in relation to sex, strategies, or engagement. The findings suggest that factors such as sample size and individual differences may influence problem-solving in otters.
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Obstacles and opportunities in marine mammals care and welfare: insights from trainers
Alicia Virthe, Heather Manitzas Hill, and Sabrina Brando
This poster was created for the 5th annual Research Showcase. From the poster:
The aims of the study included:
Identifying obstacles faced by caregivers
Exploring beliefs hindering the promotion of animal care and welfare
Highlighting the opportunities that caregivers perceive to maintain and enhance animal welfare and care
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Reentry reinvented: The Dayton, Ohio Foodbanks approach
Carina Yleana Vlaun
As of 2024, there are currently 621 incarcerated people per 100,000 people in the general population of Ohio. Due to collateral consequence, many returning citizens have found it difficult to reenter society effectively. The lack of support in safe housing, food assistance, transportation, family support, and much more has increased the percentage of recidivism. Over the years, the Foodbank Inc. of Dayton, Ohio (the Foodbank) has adapted to providing support for people who are leaving the incarceration system to help returning citizens reenter society.
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Emerging technologies in Beluga research: potential and possibilities
Alejandro Zuniga-Schettino
Beluga whale face increasing threats in the Arctic, demanding effective research for conservation. Transitional methods going on field trips to collect short videos in excel, going on field trips to collect short videos, and having to rewatch the video are often time- consuming labor intensive, and limited in scope. This poster explores how engineering and AI can improve research. Engineering can provide robust tools like autonous underwater vehicles with advanced sensors for data collection in challenging environments. These technology offer an enhanced understanding of belugas behavior and ecology
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