Gage Black and John S. K. Kauwe, Biology Introduction Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United states and the only disease in the top 10 causes of death that does not have a disease altering […]
Morphological variation in Alfaro cultratus across varying stream flow regimes
Kaitlyn Beard Golden and Jerald B. Johnson, Biology Introduction Alfaro cultratus is a freshwater fish native to Costa Rica.1 The common name for Alfaro cultratus is ‘the knife edge livebearer’. It is named after its sharply keeled ventral surface which allows for movement through river currents with speed and agility. Yet this species is a […]
Destined to Dominate? Exploring the Link between Prenatal Androgens and Dominance Rank in Rhesus Monkeys
Alexander Baxter and Dr, J. Dee Higley, Psychology Introduction Prenatally, androgens are responsible for masculinizing the developing male fetus. Prenatal androgen exposure (PAE) also shapes male brain functioning and organization, and is the main underlying influence underlying sexually dimorphism, to a certain extent even in adulthood. Through its effect on the brain, PAE can influence […]
University and College Counseling Centers: Collegiate Athletes Shifting Changes In Mental Health Risk
Lilly Bautista, Rachelle Clayson, Jared Klundt and Davey Erekson, Counseling & Psychological Services Introduction Within the college population, student athletes are often considered a unique population for mental health concerns. There are more student athletes than ever before, with over 460,000 students participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, 2016). Student athletes have access […]
Increasing Cryptographic Security Through Quantum Erasure
Richard Barney and Jean-Françios S. Van Huele, Physics and Astronomy In our increasingly data-driven society, the ability to transmit secure messages is more essential than ever. This ability allows economies to thrive and protects both personal and national security. In order to achieve this security, cryptographers have developed methods to encrypt data. One of the […]
Emotional Inferencing in Children with Language Impairment
Allison Barney and Bonnie Brinton, Communication Disorders Introduction Children with language impairment (LI) present with “a significant impairment in the acquisition and use of language across modalities” (ASHA, 1993). LI is a prevalent disorder affecting 7% of kindergarteners (Tomblin et al, 1997). LI limits a child’s ability to acquire language, to establish relationships with others, […]
Giving Sunshine to Sunnyvale: Implementing a Recreational Therapy Group for Refugees
Allison Barnes and Ramon Zabriskie, Experience and Design Management Giving sunshine to Sunnyvale refers to bringing light and hope to the Sunnyvale community in Salt Lake City that is mainly comprised of refugees from many different countries. This project was to create a recreational therapy group for refugee children in this community. This took place […]
Does Transparency Mobilize Citizens and Decrease Corruption?
Neal Bangerter and Brigham Daniels, BYU Law School I worked with Professor Brigham Daniels on his ongoing research with Mark Buntaine at UC Santa Barbara. This is a summary of the results from the 2018 phase of the project. Introduction Transparency in government is widely considered to have a positive impact on governance, by equipping […]
Young Guns: Lasting Changes in Communities as a Result of Gun Violence
Louisa Ballif and Eric Gillett, Department of Design Introduction On the subject of gun violence, the United States ranks high above any other country in frequency and fatality. In reaction to these violences, there are usually massive outpourings of support, concern, etc. However, with the rapidity of the current news climate, these events are lost […]
Seeing the World Through Humility-tinted Glasses: Exploring Social Cognitive Explanations for Outcomes of Humility
Chayce Baldwin and Dr. Robert Ridge, Psychology In recent years, psychological research on humility has burgeoned, highlighting the influence of humility in prominent aspects of life such as well-being (Toussaint & Webb, 2017), interpersonal relationships, and prosocial behaviors (Hilbig, Zettler, & Heydasch, 2012), as well as self-control (De Vries et al., 2013). Particularly, studies have […]