| Abstract # 1 |
| Diana Arencibia, Brittney Neser, Alexis Miller, David Dietz, Baden Bennett, Matthew Holmes, USCB Tutoring Website, Computer Science |
| USCB Tutoring offers a more user friendly and USCB-customized option for our school’s tutoring center. The benefit of having the website redone is to have better functionality and a more modern design. This application is being designed and developed by students who have used the tutoring center from both the tutor and student perspectives, with regular input from staff. The USCB Tutoring website will exist on a separate platform that can be accessed via website or phone. A working internet connection will be required to log in. Students will be able to book, manage, and review appointments. Tutors will be able to manage schedules and appointments as well as create accounts and book appointments for students. The front-end of the site will be created using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This is the side the user will see and interact with. The database back-end will be used to store all information about users, schedules, appointments, and history. This project will use a MySQL database. Communication with this database will be required for all of the following user actions: login, manage account, book appointments, manage appointments, change schedules, view history, or create accounts. The main portion of this product will be built as a website application. After a successful launch of the website, we will convert it to a mobile application using a pre-existing tool similar to GoNative. Once converted, the mobile application will be tested on both Android and iOS to ensure it works properly. |
| Abstract # 2 |
| Cauley Taylor, Davide Fusi (Ph.D.),, Group theory behind the Rubik's Cube, Mathematics |
| The Rubik’s cube was invented by Erno Rubik in 1974. This popular game consists of a cube composed by 27 smaller "cubies". Each of the six faces shows nine cubie faces. In its original position, the nine cubie faces sharing the same cube face are solid colored, with no two faces of the same color. An internal mechanism allows each face to be turned independently mixing up the colors. In the corresponding literature these are called legal moves. A legal configuration is a configuration of the cube that can be achieved with a sequence of legal moves. The purpose of the game is to â€solve a mixed up cube†returning it to the original position. Since the rotation of a face fixes the central cubie face, the cubies faces that can actually change their position are 48. Each configuration of the cube can be thought as a permutation of a set of 48 elements (the movable cubies faces). In particular, the set of all the legal configurations of the cube corresponds in a natural way to a subgroup, called the Rubik’s group, of the symmetric group S48. As a part of a larger research project, I am studying the rich group structure of the Rubik’s group. I would be honored to show at the USCB 2019 Student Research and Scholarship Day how abstract algebra applies to solve this game and how algebraic substructures correspond to â€subgames†where only certain moves are allowed, providing some nice examples easy to understand for a general audience. The knowledge generated from this project will ultimately assist me in creating a lesson plan for developing concepts of abstract algebra in our local Beaufort County High School students. |
| Abstract # 3 |
| Rebecca L. Hamilton, The Lies We Tell Ourselves: Examining Behavior Justification Via Cognitive Dissonance, Social Sciences |
| There is nothing quite like uncertainty. Uncertainty is permanently entwined with the human conception of life, as we unfortunately lack omnipotence and thus must wade through the sea of misgiving to grasp onto unreliable answers that could crumble to dust at any moment, leaving us adrift once more. Though we are often left to float in our doubts and fears, humans are resilient creatures that craft boats out of the nothingness in an attempt to navigate the strange tides of this metaphor. Cognitive dissonance is a boat that we craft to compartmentalize feelings of confliction brought on by a clash between a new concept, belief, or behavior and the old concept, belief, or behavior that previously existed unchallenged. I believe that cognitive dissonance is one of the most important of the communication theories, as it explores why human beings seem largely unable to hold two conflicting beliefs simultaneously. If we fully understand cognitive dissonance, can we overcome the lies we tell ourselves? I don’t experience much cognitive dissonance, perhaps because my needs do not include the need for unquestionable intellectual constancy. Since I am unable to relate to the experience of cognitive dissonance, I find it prudent for me to educate myself on the topic, and I feel that understanding cognitive dissonance offers a chance for humanity to better itself. Comforting truths act as a warm blanket to soothe our doubts and fears, but unless we venture out into the cold embrace of unpleasant truth, we will forever support the status quo and lose the chance for cognitive enrichment. In this essay I will be discussing how cognitive dissonance is a detriment to society as a whole, and exploring how and why we lie to ourselves. |
| Abstract # 4 |
| Stefanie Merritt, Music Therapy as an Intervention to Increase Comfort in Critically Ill Adults, Nursing and Health Professions |
| Increasing physiologic and psychologic comfort in critically ill patients is a challenge for even the most experienced nurses. Because of high levels of suffering in the critically ill population coupled with growing concerns over prescription drug addiction, there is an increased need for the use of non-pharmacologic measures to reduce pain, anxiety, depression, and overall distress in this vulnerable population. Music therapy is gaining interest as a practical, effective, and adjunctive therapy to traditional pharmacologic treatments that increase comfort in critically ill patients. There are limited studies available; therefore, more research is needed to solidify its value for the management of physiologic and psychologic distress. Keywords: music therapy, pain, palliative, adjunct, intervention, anxiety, mood, adult, music, neoplasm, complementary, randomized control trials, cancer, analgesic, distraction, critical illness, terminal illness, comfort, hope |
| Abstract # 5 |
| Madison Hoffer, Introduction, Social Sciences |
| At some point in time everyone goes through a big shift in life that results in being exposed to a new surrounding or encounters an event or action caused by someone that violates our expectations of what we thought would happen. This is relatable when coming to college or when a certain individual decides to switch things up unexpectedly. Many beneficial factors can evolve from such situations. Relationships can form and many things can be learned. This happened to me when I came to college and met some of my closest friends who are all international students from several places including Canada, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and Thailand. These are friends that really taught me a lot about the similarities and differences of our cultures and I know for a fact that we’ll be friends for life even though we are all so different from each other. This is applicable with the movie Tarzan because it tells a story about how two individuals, Jane and Tarzan, form interpersonal relationships off of their widespread differences and huge expectancy violations. The expectancy violation was able to decrease between Jane and Tarzan because they began to realize one another’s background and environment were different, were willing to appreciate and learn, and established an interpersonal relationship. |
| Abstract # 6 |
| Alexis Roberson, Osano Saunders, Paul Cerrillo, Victoria Altfather, Krzysztof Lipski, Timberly Govan, USCB Ride Sharing Service, Computer Science |
| The University of South Carolina Beaufort is growing at a substantial rate. With this continuous growth, the university has constructed multiple locations to accommodate the influx of students. Unfortunately, these campuses are not within walking distance of each other and there is little to no public transportation in these areas. In addition, there are multiple students without access to transportation that also have classes on various campuses. Therefore, we have created a website for students with cars to offer rides to different campuses for a small fee. Students without cars are then able to obtain transportation to class for a cheaper price than with using Uber or Lyft. |
| Abstract # 7 |
| Hannah Johnson and Elizabeth Perritt, Association of body-mass index, gender and race to choice of lunch item among middle-school students in Jasper County, SC, Mathematics |
| Children with a high body mass index (BMI), an indicator of excess body weight, are more likely to have insulin resistance, high blood pressure, asthma, depression and poor self-esteem. Also,obese children are more likely to become obese adults. The burden of obesity and related health conditions varies among different regions and populations. For nearly a decade, BMI has been measured among middle school children in Jasper County, SC, and has been analyzed by race and gender. Data has been collected from 3rd, 5th and 8th graders that have shown an extremely high proportion, nearly 50% of children who are consistently overweight or obese during this time period. This prompted a research effort that resulted in a salad bar option being added to the lunch program at Hardeeville-Ridgeland Middle School (HRMS) for the 2016-17 academic year. Data was collected on the number of times students would opt for each food option, like salad, burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, hot lunch, hotdogs, pizzas, and tacos. Students’ BMI, race, gender and socioeconomic statuses are also recorded. In this project, we perform statistical analysis to examine the associations of the personal attributes including BMI with the distribution of choice of lunch item. |
| Abstract # 8 |
| Shrader Doray, Caroline Heaton, Sarah Queen, Association of Race, Gender, and Age to Blood Pressure Within Children of Hampton County, SC, Mathematics |
| Hypertension is the long term force of blood against arterial walls, which can lead to heart disease. About 4% of youth aged 12-19 years old have hypertension and another 10% have prehypertension. Determining high blood pressure for adults is based on comparing numbers to a simple chart. However, interpreting the numbers for adolescents is trickier. Charts based on sex, height, and blood pressure numbers are used to determine whether or not the child has high blood pressure. In this study, children in 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade within Hampton County, SC were examined during the 2016 year. A multi-regression analysis was used to study the association of race, gender, and age to blood pressure levels as an indicator of hypertension in adolescents. |
| Abstract # 9 |
| Dr Ronald Erdei, Matthew Holmes, Bradly Lamb, An application for procuring and sharing developmental data in non profit child care centers, Computer Science |
| Progress(name subject to change) is a small non-profit day care centers to be able monitor the cognitive growth of children in a way that has not been available to them in the past. This will be achieved through the implementation of a database system. This database will create an enhanced and standardized method for storing and analyzing the development information on both an individual and systemic level, that small daycare centers could not previously afford. This data will be used to accurately assess child development and supply teachers with necessary feedback to allow them to accurately evaluate, adjust, and maintain their curriculum. Faculty members at the child care centers will be able to enter a child’s developmental data into the database. The data will be entered into specific milestone categories in the database as the students progress. This accumulated data will be utilized to provide teachers and parents with the necessary feedback to help enhance a child's educational environment. Progress will be built using a database management software that will be appropriate for a small non-profit institutions financial limitations and security needs. Once the database has been completed, the process of data analytics will be started. We will utilize the children’s data to generate a report of the child’s cognitive growth. |
| Abstract # 10 |
| Paige Pulley, Age Bias, Social Sciences |
| Impressions make or break us. There is a limited amount of traits to judge a perfect stranger, one of which is age. Existing research suggests that there is a relationship between discrimination and age. The real world presents situations daily that involve perception of strangers based on very little knowledge of each person’s actual character. The research presented here questions the idea of age bias and attempts to point out how it can impact people in life altering ways. Undergraduate students at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort participated in this repeated measure designed experiment. It was hypothesized that there would be a tendency for an older criminal to be judged more harshly when questions were asked pertaining to judgement of two criminals of identical background and offense. It was found that the older criminal, indeed, was judged significantly more harshly than the younger criminal based on age alone. |
| Abstract # 11 |
| Tania Pegues, Jena Chojnowski, The Ticking Time Bomb: Heart Disease and a Genetic Cause, Natural Sciences |
| Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. A systematic literature analysis of cardiomyopathy found that there are three gene in particular that are overwhelmingly involved in cardiovascular disease. These three genes of interests are Myosin Heavy Chain 7 (MYH7), Myosin Binding Protein C 3 (MYBPC3), and Troponin T2 (TNNT2). A lab portion of this study was to determine if these three genes can be tracked to the early stages of life. Developing chicken hearts were used as a model system to conclude if these three genes are found in early heart development. This study is a first step in understanding the role of genetic factors in long term heart conditions by looking at the earliest steps in heart development. These results will be used to encourage the American population to be cognizant of their family genetic and health history can lead the scientific community in better understanding the development of heart disease. |
| Abstract # 12 |
| Jacob Fischer, Rising Tuition of Higher Education in Relation to Cost of Living and Population Density, Mathematics |
| Today, it is expected that students continue going to school and obtain at least a bachelor's degree to land a job that pays more than minimum wage. Many students go to school without thinking about how much debt they will incur. As tuition is rising, more and more students need to take out student loans to pay their tuition. According to Mary Bromley of Cornerstone University, “due to the increase in demand for degrees and the increase in availability of student loans, the cost of tuition in the United States has risen by 1415.6% since 1972â€. After considering the competition in the work field and the expectation from employers, it becomes apparent that a college degree is essential. However, what is unclear is whether the job most students can get upon graduation will be worth starting a life with such a huge debt; in repaying it and also plan a stable livelihood. This project is an attempt at understanding the phenomenon of the rising cost of higher education in selected states in the US by looking at the varying amount of change in tuition over time. From the plethora of interconnected underlying factors that impact this phenomenon, we performed statistical analysis on key influential factors such as cost of living and population density by states. This project will show the increase in percent change in different states and if it is possible to predict further increase based on these variables. |
| Abstract # 13 |
| Patrick Mulgrew, Mirror Cage, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| I will be presenting a 10-minute play during the lunch period. Any further questions, please talk to Dr. Libby Ricardo. |
| Abstract # 14 |
| Shannon McAleer, “No Bodies Untouched, No Stories Untold: A Feminist Critique on the Consent-less Publication Practices of Anne Bradstreet, Emily Dickinson, Audre Lordeâ€, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| “No Bodies Untouched, No Stories Untold,†my honors senior thesis, studies issues of authorial consent within the publication histories of female authors: Anne Bradstreet, Emily Dickinson, and Audre Lorde. I relate the discourses and language we use to describe women’s lack of consent over their bodies to the lack of consent over their bodies of work. Through my close reading of these three case studies, I show their varied yet connected incidents of publication mistreatment and the battles they went through in their fight for authorial power. In my presentation, I’ll frame sections of my chapter on Audre Lorde with portions of my introduction. The subject of Lorde’s poetry is a provocative fit for this project. Her poetry addresses women’s experiences through representations of female bodies, and she claims this as an important part of her poetic identity. Beyond this, however, my research reveals that, like Bradstreet and Dickinson, the publication history of “Love Poem†is equally though perhaps unexpectedly tumultuous. Lorde’s chapter deals with her direct push back on the way “Love Poem†was misinterpreted but also draws on extratextual materials that help inform the immense implications when publication mistreatment remains unaddressed. In this chapter, I queer the discussions of consent that emerge in previous chapters. My readings of Lorde’s “Love Poem†and of its complex publication history reveal important theoretical questions--about the treatment of female authors and their bodies of work, about what is consent and how do we even talk about it as literary critics?--that transcend the three case studies in my project. My arguments about the mistreatment these bodies of work not only affects the power of these women’s written words but also our interpretations of them. I create a call for action for this tradition to change. |
| Abstract # 15 |
| Amanda Smith, Shannon McAleer, Destiney Rains, Adam Carter, Katelynn Hine, Rachel Catt, May River Review, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| We are having a table to distribute copies of the May River Review. |
| Abstract # 17 |
| Cierria Chapman and Arcadia Martinez-Canales, Math Solves the Makeup Mystery, Mathematics |
| Make-up for women is a multi-million dollar industry! Following wide-spread consumer awareness in recent years, make-up companies are quick to advertise and flood the stores with products containing natural, eco-friendly ingredients. And these, ‘superior’ products come at a ‘superior’ price. Everyday use of makeup leaves the faces dry, irritated, and sensitive. It is not easy to identify which chemicals are harmful from reading the back of the bottle. So, when faced with the daunting task of choosing better make-up products, women are conditioned to think that more expensive products have fewer skin irritants. In this project, we investigate whether that is a legitimate conclusion. For that, we have selected 4 differently priced brands of 6 everyday use make-up products, (namely, foundation, concealer, eye-shadow, eye-liner, brows and lipstick) and recorded the number of skin irritants contained in each. Then we consider the cost of every possible combination of these products and its relation to total number of skin irritants applied at a time. |
| Abstract # 18 |
| J.L. Davies, B.S. Evans, C. Dobrivska, S.A. Borgianini, S. Debroy, The abundance, morphology and stepwise removal efficiency of microplastics in Beaufort county municipal wastewater and drinking water, Natural Sciences |
| Invented only 110 years ago, plastic has become the ubiquitous workhorse material of the modern economy. In recent years, societal and scientific concern regarding the environmental impact of discarded plastics has increased exponentially. Alarmingly, microplastics (=MPs, defined as <5mm in size), formed by the partial degradation of large plastics, have been isolated from every aquatic habitat on earth. The processes of trophic transfer imply that MP pollution may constitute a risk to humans that ingest contaminated fish/shellfish. It is widely recognized that environmental MPs originate from numerous sources. However, qualitative and quantitative information regarding the relevance of these sources is lacking. In this study, we present a regionally-unique, collaborative effort with the Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority that attempts to address how local water treatment practices influence the abundance and morphology of MPs in treated, environmentally-discharged effluent. We determined the stepwise reduction of MPs through the treatment process at three BJWSA facilities which employ variously sophisticated drinking water and wastewater treatment practices. From these sites, we collected eleven grab samples from critical steps in the treatment process once a week from February 27th to April 3rd (n = 55 total). MPs were isolated by preliminary vacuum filtration, peroxide oxidation at elevated temperatures and subsequent refiltration. MPs were assigned a classification based on shape (i.e., fragment, fiber, film) and color. Particles >1000 μm were enumerated by visual examination under a stereomicroscope (10x-30x magnification). Small MPs (<1000 μm) will be stained with the lipophilic dye Nile Red and enumerated using fluorescence microscopy. Using BJWSA data collected through the study period, the stages of the treatment process that most efficiently reduce MP abundance in effluent will be identified through exploratory analyses. Our results may be used to inform the BJWSA’s funding priorities and will help prepare for potential future regulations. |
| Abstract # 19 |
| Dominique Lott, Deconstructing Portrayals of Afro-Latinos in Television, Humanities |
| Afro-Latino is a term used to describe people who are of both Latin American and African descent. Celia Cruz and former MLB player, Sammy Sosa, brought the term to attention within the (Afro)Latino community during their prime time. Despite the recent rise of activism, Afro-Latinos still experience unjust treatment. This research paper investigates how European colonization altered standards of beauty in Latin America, which lead to inequity of Afro-Latino people whose features strongly reflected those of their African ancestors, and today is one of the reasons why some Afro-Latinos are underrepresented in the media (Jha 2015). The collected data provides supplemental insight as how people of different ethnicities view beauty standards and how they perceive Afro-Latinos/as. Theoretically, this paper is supported by Jones (2017) and Rodriguez (2000) and explores (mis)representation of Afro-Latinos in television CW series Jane the Virgin and USA series Queen of the South . |
| Abstract # 20 |
| Caroline Dluski, Katelyn Hatchell, Kailah Scott, Ashley Gooch, USCB Student Wellness Center Feasibility Study, Nursing and Health Professions |
| The University of South Carolina Beaufort is a public university in the USC system. With over 2,000 students, it is the only USC comprehensive campus without a student health center. Issues regarding mental health, prevention of the spread of communicable diseases, and general student wellness are prevalent concerns among the student body. Yet with the lack of healthcare resources available, students face barriers when trying to access their health care needs. The focus of this study was to establish the need and feasibility of an on-campus student health center. In order to determine this, we developed a ten question survey that focused on the overall need for such center. Questions included what services students would utilize at the health center, method of payment, and how often students see themselves frequenting the facility. The survey itself was distributed on campus, through Sand Shark student email, and various USCB social media sites between September 18th and November 5th of 2018. We received 391 responses, with an overwhelming push for this center to become a reality. Though the University will make the final decision about establishing an on-campus student health center, our research emphasizes the long-standing need for its implementation. |
| Abstract # 22 |
| Artist Statement, Growing Up in a Single Parent Home, Visual Arts and Design |
| For the work in my Senior exhibition, I wanted to document what it was like growing up in a single parent home and how it had a positive impact on my life. This is a very sensitive and personal subject, and I want to tell it from my experience and my point of view. My main interest in this project is to show how growing up in a single parent home does not affect children poorly but can put them in a position where they cannot fail. In a single parent home, we all need one another. My sister and I totally depended on my mother, and I don’t want to let her down. I want to share this meaningful, personal story through photography and film. |
| Abstract # 23 |
| Ryeonhwa Harden, Expansion through Connection, Visual Arts and Design |
| My artwork and the process I go through are tools I use to express how I understand nature. The term “nature†in this context includes not only our physical surroundings but also myself within the universe, because I assume that I am connected to this universe and also every one of you! The circular and spiral forms in my work have significant symbolic meaning. They contain my philosophical thoughts: the infinite loop of life and death, signs of growing through connection, and the most fundamental question, “Who am I?†Mathematical patterns and scientific notions in nature such as the Fibonacci sequence, Phi, and fractal patterns guide me to connect the dots to the thought process, or fragments of information to the whole. For example, in my painting, Connected, I see Fibonacci sequence and Golden Ratio in the structure of our phalanges and also the simple chemical bonds repeating through interrelationship creating the pattern of the DNA double helix. In my second painting, Self-Similarity, I express how tree branches branching out to grow bigger is quite similar to our bodies' circulatory system, which is related to the mathematical concept, fractal. In my artwork, I express the invisible underlying energy and patterns in nature to project my thought: Expansion through Connection. Through a variety of media including painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and digital media, I look for ways to best portray my concept of the interrelationship of everything. I believe when I combine logical reasoning, my emotion, and intuition in the process of creating art, I express my various visions of beauty in the universe. |
| Abstract # 24 |
| John Woods, Madison Hayes, Christopher Hunt, Victoria Dalton, Ryan Muth, Bran Lovell, Creative Senior Seminar Oral Presentations, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| This year's senior seminar stands as the creative capstone under the mentorship of Dr. Malphrus. The students from this semester's seminar will be reading selections from their individual creative theses, both prose and poetry. These works, reflecting refinement and progress over four years, represent some of these student's best works. |
| Abstract # 25 |
| Daniel Conrad1, Diego Gil2, Kim B. Ritchie1, Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria Associated with the White Shark, Carcharodon Carcharias, Natural Sciences |
| 1University of South Carolina Beaufort, SC 2Texas A&M University at Galveston, TX Members of the subclass Elasmobranchii are cartilaginous fish that include sharks, skates and rays. Elasmobranchs possess the ability to heal quickly from wounds without infection. Work from the Ritchie lab has shown that epidermal surfaces of skates and rays harbor antibiotic-producing bacteria that may contribute to innate immunity and wound healing (Ritchie et al., 2017). Limited research has been done to explore the role of beneficial bacteria in this healing process. For this study we surveyed antibiotic activity of bacterial isolates collected from five white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) to investigate the role that bacteria may play in host health. The sharks surveyed included two adult white sharks and three juvenile young of the year (YOY). We found over 32 genera of culturable bacteria associated with the two adult white sharks, which were sampled, tagged and released off the coast of Hilton Head, South Carolina, in February of 2017. Roughly 20% of bacterial isolates from these sharks produced antibacterial compounds against one or more test strain, including both marine and human pathogens. In contrast, no antibiotic producing bacteria were observed from the three juvenile YOY white sharks sampled, tagged and released off the coast of Montauk, New York, in August of 2017. From this study we have over 50 promising strains as candidates for future drug discovery research. |
| Abstract # 26 |
| Ian Borton, Dreams Within Reach, Visual Arts and Design |
| In real life, I often feel powerless. In the world of cartoons and fantasy, I have all the power. I am who I truly want to be. My love of art is rooted in my love of cartoons and animation. One of the appeals of being an artist to me is the freedom to create whatever you want. Nowhere else is this freedom allowed and encouraged more than in the world of animation. Here, virtually anything is possible, and the only limits are your creativity and the life of your pencil. In these worlds, the laws of reality can be broken and the imagination can run free. We can create characters with superpowers and characters with implausible body designs. As an autistic person, I’ve always seen the world of cartoons as an escape from the harsh and compressive realities of real life. There, I don’t have to worry about deadlines and payments and work, or even change for that matter. I can spend time with my favorite characters and be the god of the universe. My artwork is meant to be a reflection of that perspective. The main character is a fictional version of myself, escaping into a fantasy realm where all of my favorite cartoon characters can come together. This world my character rules over is a world where anything is possible. I can summon any character I choose, I can create original art and have it interact with these characters, and I can create my own stories and conflicts. |
| Abstract # 27 |
| Alex Pinckney, Bradshaw McKinney, Ashlee Seder, Claire Mueller, Somers Smott, Eva May, Alyssa Marian, Jamileh Soueidan, Thomas Morgenstern, Shaneel Bivek, Caleb Shedd, Austin Roller, Agnieszka Monczak, and Eric W. Montie, Using Soundscape Ecology to Investigate How Climate Variability Influences Chorusing Timelines, Juvenile Abundance, and Growth of Silver perch (Bairdiella chrysoura), Natural Sciences |
| Soundscape ecology is the study of the various sounds that make up a particular habitat. Major contributors of biological sounds in estuaries of the southeast USA include fish in the family Sciaenidae (e.g. silver perch Bairdiella chrysoura, black drum Pogonias chromis, spotted seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus, and red drum Sciaenops ocellatus). Males typically produce calls and come together in “chorusing aggregations†to attract females for spawning. Reproductive success (i.e. spawning potential and larval survival) is dependent upon various environmental factors (e.g. water temperature, pH, salinity, and dissolved oxygen). The goal of this project was to identify how climate variability (i.e. water temperature) influenced chorusing timelines, juvenile abundance, and growth of silver perch between 2016-2018. Since 2013, the USCB Marine Sensory and Neurobiology lab has used passive acoustics to understand the soundscape of the May River estuary in Bluffton, SC. In 2016, the seining program was started to determine the abundance and growth of juvenile fish present in tidal pools and creeks. Analysis of the chorusing data revealed that silver perch spawning always occurred in the spring and that seasonal timelines and duration of chorusing varied from one year to the next. Chorusing started earlier during warmer springs (i.e. when the water temperature reached 18â°C), and chorusing duration varied with temperature fluctuations. When comparing years, it was found that earlier chorusing led to an earlier appearance of young-of-the-year (YOY). There was a correlation between the number of hours chorusing within a season to the number of juvenile fish caught in seines. Within a season, growth rates resembled a sigmoidal curve with higher growth rates during the warmest portion of the year. These data illustrate how soundscape endpoints can provide insight on how climate variability influences spawning potential and reproductive output. |
| Abstract # 28 |
| Jonathan Himmelsbach, Zachary Shafer, Jarod Valvo, and Brian Canada, PhD (Faculty Mentor), Development of Video Games that Enable the Exploration of Morality and Choice, Computer Science |
| Popular video games such as Life is Strange and Until Dawn enable players to make difficult moral and ethical choices that influence the game's outcome. Further, game-like "crowdsourced experiences" such as the MIT Moral Machine may potentially help to train the ethical choice-making processes of driverless vehicles. Here, our CSCI B145 class was challenged to use Greenfoot (an educational Java development environment) to create our own games that explore morality and choice in different contexts. In Casualties of War, by Jonathan Himmelsbach, the player takes the role of a World War II commander who must make a series of choices that always results in the deaths of both soldiers and civilians. However, certain choices may favor one group over the other, and the player must decide which choice is the "lesser of two evils." Cycles of Hinduism, by Zachary Shafer, is a decision-oriented adventure in which the player experiences the life of a follower of Hinduism living in India. As questions of morality arise, the fate of the player is determined by the player's choices. In Sand $s, by Jarod Valvo, a perilous story is told through the format of a text adventure. The player may choose to keep their character safe at the peril of marine life, or the player may choose to keep marine life safe despite the personal consequences. These games were also designed to encourage tangential learning, which is the idea that if a player sees a topic that is made interesting by the game, they might be encouraged to learn more about it on their own. In addition, our games record the data of all players’ choices, enabling the player to see how often their choices matched up with those of others who have completed the game, which promotes possible reflection on how "popular" their choices were. Consequently, interactive experiences like these could potentially help with teaching moral and ethical principles across a wide variety of contexts. |
| Abstract # 29 |
| Ryan Christopher Muth, Senior Seminar, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| As part of his Senior Seminar portfolio, Ryan Christopher Muth will be presenting a short excerpt from his in-progress novella, on which, he has been working throughout the semester. A story of a man who is utterly confused when large amounts of money start strangely appearing around him. |
| Abstract # 30 |
| Maddy Hayes, Creative Senior Seminar Oral Presentations, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| You can boldface text! You can italicize text! You can even use superscripts and subscripts! Just make sure your abstract is under 300 words! |
| Abstract # 31 |
| Amanda Mazeika, The Pen, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| The Pen is USCB’s Journal of Creative Writing and Art that is published biannually, sponsored by the Society of Creative Writers, and is produced under the Department of English, Theater, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Being a two-time national award-winning literary journal, it provides an opportunity for students to be published and proudly showcases the creative work of its contributors. The Pen features college level, original work including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and playwriting, as well as music, comic strips, photography, and other visual art. If interested in submitting to The Pen, writers must email their work to ThePenUSCB@gmail.com for consideration. Additionally, the publication serves as an opportunity for students to enroll in a credit earning course that places them on the editorial board. This course allows students to gain experience in the publishing and editing field. **The Pen does not plan on participating in being judged. |
| Abstract # 32 |
| Mark Elliott, Alex Jonguitud, Daniel Conrad and Dr. Kim B. Ritchie, Bacteria Isolated from Epidermal Surfaces of Transient White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias), Natural Sciences |
| The subclass elasmobranchii are cartilaginous fish that include sharks, rays and skates. Elasmobranches are unusual in that they heal dermal wounds very rapidly and in doing so are able to avoid infection. The mechanism responsible is not entirely understood, although it has been suggested that epidermal bacteria may play a vital role in this ability by providing antibiotic properties directly to the host (Ritchie et al., 2017). We previously showed that antibacterial compounds were produced in a high percentage of bacteria associated with skates and rays (Ritchie et al., 2017). For the current project we isolated 1116 culturable bacterial associates from the teeth, gums, gills, eyes, nostrils, spiracles, reproductive organs, ampullae of Lorenzini, lateral line, and the dorsal and ventral regions of three white shark species. Helena (SE-3), Brunswick (SE-4), and Caroline (SE-5) were sampled, tagged and released during the OCEARCH expedition off of the coast of Hilton Head in February, 2019. We are currently screening bacterial associates for antibiotic properties by exposing bacterial products to a panel of human and marine pathogens. Results of these and earlier white shark studies will reveal the identities, antibiotic spectrum and potential beneficial roles of bacterial associates of white sharks. |
| Abstract # 33 |
| Ashlee Hitchcock, The Dark-Side of Deployment, Visual Arts and Design |
| Photography: Dark-Side of Deployment Artist Statement I created this group of photographs to illustrate the process a military partner emotionally goes through in secret. This story began when I was a child watching my mother go through these struggles alone while my dad was deployed. Growing up as a military child has definitely influenced my decision to go into the field of photography, because our norm is moving every year - understanding that nothing stays the same except for the memories you have and the pictures you keep. Photographs are not only pictures; they are the keys to memories past and they are the foundation that reminds you where you come from and what you have experienced. There are many books that talk about getting through the deployment stage but nothing that really prepares you for what you are about to experience. We as partners go through pain, sorrow, self-destruction, worry, longing, hope, and love. We become stronger through the understanding and acceptance that each emotion is one we will never shake until our partner is home. Through these photographs, I want to express that we didn’t choose the military lifestyle; we chose the person. We want our other half with us, we don’t care about the money, we are not glad to be alone, and no - distance does not make the heart grow fonder. Distance because of deployment makes the heart hurt and worry and tighten, - our hearts are always in our throats, because it is always uncertain and never guaranteed that they will come home. I wish to show people what we go through so they can start to understand that we put on a brave face and a smile, but on the inside we are worried and scared. -Ashlee Hitchcock |
| Abstract # 34 |
| Jarod Valvo, Queer Eye and its Representation of Queerness, Social Sciences |
| Queer Eye is a television show that is meant to represent homosexuality and queerness in a celebratory light. The reboot of a mid-2000s show reaches a large audience by having a platform on popular streaming company, Netflix. Using the communication theory of representation, this show will be analyzed as to how it chooses to represent sexuality through the many processes of creation, including casting, filming, editing, captioning, and distributing. How does the representation of gay men in the form of their Fab Five impress audiences based on how queerness was chosen to be shown? Among its community impact, does it successfully showcase progress? Is this show being made to appeal to a specific crowd, or is it being made for the sake of true celebration and queer representation? Is this show doing more positive or negative things for queer people? All these questions and more will be investigated in a deep analysis of the show, its impact, and its value. |
| Abstract # 35 |
| Eisey Eisenhardt, Dissecting the Design Used for Internal Processing, Visual Arts and Design |
| My work in this exhibition reflects my inner journey through mental illness as I’ve gone through my artistic career here at USCB. Each piece represents a specific mindset or attitude that I’ve found myself in while dealing with my clinical depression and my therapy process. Through expressive line and stylized characters, using painting and printmaking as my mediums, I have developed a unique style to convey how I see myself and my self-image. In these pieces I explore how I really see myself internally and my journey to a better vision of myself. I have used these artworks not only as a self-analytical process, but also to explore how lines and colors correlate with my vision. At the start of university and my therapy process, I had a very negative opinion of myself and no hope for my future. However, as the years progressed, I found myself searching, finding, and having a better place to be. I am resolved to continue my artistic career, I must if I want to keep going. Thank you. |
| Abstract # 36 |
| Alex Rendon Jonguitud, Mark Elliot, Daniel Conrad and Kim B. Ritchie, Potential Antibiotics from Tiger Shark Bacterial Symbionts, Natural Sciences |
| The increasing rate of antibiotic resistant bacteria drives drug discovery for the identification of new treatments for bacterial infections. Drug discovery is heavily researched all throughout the globe to identify new antibacterial therapies. Dermal healing in the subclass Elasmobranchii has been shown to be rapid and aggressive. We are investigating a symbiotic relationship between tiger sharks (Galeocerdo curvier) and their antibacterial-producing symbionts that may allow for this rapid healing to occur. The biochemical processes and mechanisms are not yet fully understood, however the microbial symbionts that possess the antibacterial adaptations can be isolated in pure culture and identified. Dermal bacterial samples were taken from two tiger sharks off of the coast of South Carolina in February of 2019. Four hundred and sixteen bacterial associates have been cultured, isolated, and cryopreserved for screening against various human and marine pathogenic bacteria. Results of this study will indicate a potential role for bacterial associates of tiger sharks and will provide a novel source for the discovery of new antibiotic therapies. |
| Abstract # 37 |
| Pressly Hall Giltner, Quietness of the Hospital Environment, Nursing and Health Professions |
| This poster is an issue-based poster addressing quietness of the hospital environment and the physiological & psychological effects of noise during hospitalization. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) is the first national, standardized, publicly reported patient satisfaction survey required by CMS (the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) for all hospitals in the United States. The 32-item survey instrument measures patients’ perceptions of their hospital experience. When hospitals receive the results of these critical surveys, a poster such as this one addresses challenges identified by the polling of customers and what staff members such as nurses in this case, could do to improve patient satisfaction. The poster contains an overall introduction to the problem, the challenges of achieving an acceptable level of quietness in a facility, and the importance of quietness to promote healing. The World Health Organization and the Environmental Protection recommendations are presented and common noises are compared to put the widely accepted recommendations into perspective for the casual viewer. The poster outlines interventions to achieve a more acceptable and therapeutic level of noise and ways to promote awareness by featuring examples of posters from a local hospital, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare. Disturbances in a hospital have a significant impact on patient experience and overall healing. Therefore, it is an important issue in healthcare. Bringing awareness to the issue is the goal of this poster in order for staff members to become more sensitive to patients’ basic need for sleep and rest, both of which are essential to the healing process and health in general. |
| Abstract # 38 |
| Binyamen Washington, Exploring the Construct of Inferiority and Superiority, Visual Arts and Design |
| Within these two works of art, "A Place we Wish to Be" and "The Trinity of Reality", I explore the construct of inferiority and superiority. I address the notion that we believe one is better than the other, and I show that they are relative. I achieved this by manipulating scale, the representation of figurative forms, and the rendering of materials to assert a certain stance of power or authority. It is important to debate and determine which piece is inferior and which piece is superior in relation to one another and to search for their similarities. It doesn't appear that they are equal at first glance, but by looking further into the materials used to create each piece the viewer will find their relations. |
| Abstract # 39 |
| Thomas Schotter, The cultural importance of William Shakespeare's work and how it has influenced my development as an artist, Visual Arts and Design |
| I aim to show how Shakespeare's literature influenced not only my artwork, but also my development as an artist. His popular plays contained relatable themes that everyone can understand, such as love and relationships, conflict between families, and the tragedy of death. In my work, I apply these themes in a visual way that shows my emotional connection with his work. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and if an artwork can connect with someone on a deeper and more personal level, then it becomes more meaningful for both the artist and the viewer. |
| Abstract # 40 |
| Scott B. Green, Robert J. Lanier, Edward L. D`Antonio, Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Evaluation of Glucokinase Inhibitors of Trypanosoma Cruzi, Natural Sciences |
| There are 6 – 7 million people worldwide affected by Chagas’ disease, a neglected tropical disease caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Transmission and the spread of Chagas’ is exacerbated by sparse, inadequate medical treatment that is either outdated or unaffordable for those in need. Current antichagasic therapeutics, benznidazole and nifurtimox, are effective when administered during the acute phase. However, their efficacies become substantially diminished when administered during the chronic phase and present harsh side effects including peripheral neuropathy, vomiting, nausea, and insomnia. Recently, benznidazole was approved for use in the United States but it was not previously accepted due to its poor set of side effects. Accordingly, there is an urgent need to develop more tolerable alternative therapeutics to combat this disease. While vector control remains the most useful method of prevention, exploring therapeutic alternatives has been the focus of treatment for those already affected. T. cruzi glucokinase (TcGlcK) is a proposed drug-target of the protozoan parasite and is situated at the first step of glycolysis. By inhibiting TcGlcK, the flux of glycolysis becomes diminished and leads to cellular apoptosis. Our laboratory previously demonstrated that this potential drug-target could be significantly inhibited by C2-linkage derivative amino sugar inhibitors while maintaining selectivity over host cell homologous enzymes. These analogue compounds were also characterized as having therapeutic properties according to Lipinski criteria. To test this hypothesis, we conducted a SAR investigation and designed a small library of amino sugar compounds that contained either a D-glucosamine, D-mannosamine, or a D-galactosamine moiety. As such, these compounds were synthesized, purified, and fully characterized by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and HRMS. The eighteen compounds were screened against TcGlcK and HsHxKIV to assess enzyme inhibition and selectivity, and further screened against the T. cruzi (Tulahuen strain) infective form co-cultured in NIH-3T3 fibroblasts (trypomastigote and amastigote life stages). |
| Abstract # 41 |
| Caroline Chila, Issues in Recruitment and Enrollment of Individuals; A Case Study using RAP in Beaufort County Schools, Nursing and Health Professions |
| 1.Motivation (WHY DO WE CARE?)-Asthma has high prevalence and significant morbidity among adolescents. In South Carolina, rural youth with asthma are more likely than urban children to have emergency department visits and to be hospitalized for asthma. Schools are a logical venue for interventions based on the fact that many school-based asthma interventions have shown to improve asthma and quality of life. 2.Problem statement (WHAT ARE WE TRYING TO SOLVE?)- Overseen and administered by staff from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the objective of the overarching study is to measure the impact of two interventions designed to help adolescents with uncontrolled asthma to reduce symptom frequency. This study provides an evaluation of the recruitment efforts for the overarching study to understand whether the target population was reached. 3.Approach (methods)- A post-test, secondary analysis of data from MUSC online database is accessed to determine the number of students enrolled from each high school site. A survey to address staff experiences with the enrollment process was administered to all research staff involved with enrollment. 4.Conclusion- This issue warrants evaluation as it serves to explore in depth errors within recruitment reports. As such, improvements can be made for future planning purposes. Results of year one concluded RAP was not successful in effectively reaching the target population. Findings suggested issues in program training for staff. Staff members reported decent levels of confidence when conducting enrollment activities and high adherence to activity instructions. Underlying issues were more prominent in the team’s ability to reach the population of interest. Further research is needed to assess such issues to improve future recruitment efforts of RAP. |
| Abstract # 43 |
| Shayra Valdez, The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Great Britain, Humanities |
| Shayra Valdez The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Great Britain The suffrage movement in Great Britain of the nineteenth century is considered impactful, influential, violent, and militant. The Suffragettes parted ways with the National Union of Women Suffrage Societies Committee for Women’s Rights and instead created a group that developed a focus on direct and militant protests. The new group, Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), was founded by Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters. The group of women under Emmeline’s leadership began their organization through simple peaceful protests; however, after reaching no success with these protests, the women became so frustrated by the lack of progress in obtaining voting rights for women that they established a group voicing their opinions and protests through militancy. The reasoning behind their violent acts was that it was the only way to take the vote, not to simply be given it. Women were often viewed as lesser than men, unintelligent, and weak. Violence was a way to break society’s expectation of gender roles. The Suffragettes proved that women can be strong, violent, and intelligent. The WSPU was successful in obtaining voting rights for women, with some restrictions until the late 1900s. The women behind the WSPU paved the way for equality and equal representation in their government. Many other countries such as the United States of America followed the movement as the WSPU succeeded. This project will identify the key events of the British Suffrage movement. |
| Abstract # 44 |
| Logan McFee, Evolution of the Main Battle Tank, Humanities |
| Evolution of the Main Battle Tank The main battle tank is one of the most recognizable machines of war on the battlefield today. But the tank has come a long way since its inception. The first tank was designed by Leonardo da Vinci in the 1480s. It was a round armored tent on wheels powered by two men turning cranks on the inside and armed with a variety of canons pointing in all directions. There is a thin trace of evidence that at least one of da Vinci’s tanks was built in the 1490s, but its actual battlefield utility would be limited by its weight. The first tanks to see action were fielded by the British at Battle of the Somme in 1916. These, the Mark I, were an unprecedented weapon of war at the time, and records tell us that they terrified German soldiers as they drove across no man's land and vaulted the trenches. The Mark Is and later models were, however, underpowered and unreliable, and were never employed in enough numbers to be decisive. In the period between the First and Second World Wars, tank designs would take very creative paths. Many had multiple turrets; and one model had as many as eleven weapons. During the Second World War, the British developed many excellent tanks, but unfortunately these have been eclipsed in history by the mass-produced American Sherman and Russian T-34, not to mention the infamous Nazi Panther and Tiger tanks. After the Second World War, tanks grew bigger, faster and more powerful. They are one example of the continued evolution of an ancient idea. |
| Abstract # 45 |
| Sarah Leonard, Mark Elliott, Hannah Quast, Brianna Evans, and Dr. Stephen Borgianini, Temporal and Spatial Onshore Migratory Patterns of the Post Larval Stage of Penaeid Shrimp, Natural Sciences |
| Harvesting of Penaeid shrimp along South Carolina's coast is not only economically but also culturally important to many people in the Lowcountry. Because of its importance to many in South Carolina, it is increasingly important to ensure that the Penaeid shrimp populations can withstand the harvest pressure. In this study, the goal is to develop a better understanding both spatially and temporally of the post-larvae shrimp offshore migration patterns as they travel inshore into coastal rivers and creeks. By gaining a better understanding of the migration patterns, new regulations could be put in place regarding duration and quantity of shrimp harvested during the commercial and recreational seasons. To study the migration patterns, a variety of fish were collected from a local shrimp trawler and their stomach content was analyzed for the presence of post-larval shrimp. Capturing and enumerating free swimming post-larval shrimp is very difficult. We used shrimp post-larvae consumed by certain fish species as a proxy collection methodology to take a snapshot of post larvae in the water at that point in time. The use of the fish stomach contents is a novel approach to gain an understanding of how the post-larvae use flood tidal transport to migrate inshore. In the study, post-larval shrimp were identified and quantified within the gut contents of Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), Silver Perch (Bidyanus bidyanus), and Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias undulatus). After analyzing the data, it was concluded that there was a peak point in the summer when the post-larvae are most abundant which represents the peak of the migration. By studying the migration patterns of post-larvae through the use of gut content analysis, it may be possible to determine when the post-larvae shrimp are most vulnerable to predation and if the following season will have a large enough population to withstand the harvest pressure. |
| Abstract # 46 |
| Garrett B. Conner and Edward L. D’Antonio, Target-based Small Chemical Library Screen Against Trypanosomatid Glucokinases, Natural Sciences |
| Target-based Small Chemical Library Screen Against Trypanosomatid Glucokinases Garrett B. Conner1 and Edward L. D’Antonio1,* 1 Department of Natural Sciences, University of South Carolina Beaufort, One University Boulevard, Bluffton, South Carolina 29909, USA * To whom correspondence should be addressed. E.L.D.: telephone: (843) 208-8101; email: edantonio@uscb.edu Abstract: Chagas’ disease and leishmaniasis are two neglected tropical diseases of the world that lack effective therapeutic treatment options and cause life-threatening complications. A need exists for new and improved drug options for both diseases. Our laboratory recently identified a cluster of hits having the same core scaffold from a high-throughput screen (HTS), which inhibits Trypanosoma cruzi glucokinase (TcGlcK) quite well (e.g. two inhibitors had IC50 values in the low micromolar range). TcGlcK is a potential drug target of the T. cruzi protozoan parasite because it is an enzyme found at a nodal point between two critically important metabolic pathways, glycolysis and the pentose phosphate pathway. Compounds of the identified cluster belonged to the 3-nitro-2-phenyl-2H-chromene scaffold, and in this study, a small chemical library of analogues were purchased from commercially available suppliers that were subsequently tested against two trypanosomatid glucokinases, TcGlcK and Leishmania braziliensis glucokinase (LbGlcK) for the purpose of searching for improved inhibitors. TcGlcK and LbGlcK share a 44% protein sequence identity, and with enough differences between the two glucokinases, inhibitors of the chemical library are likely to inhibit at different magnitudes. The purchased compounds all had one-point changes from one of the hit-to-lead candidates of our TcGlcK HTS campaign and the analysis will aid in the understanding of which regions of the core scaffold are important for inhibition. Most of the compounds examined in the primary screen of TcGlcK were determined to be hits and the primary screening results of compounds against LbGlcK will be reported in due course. |
| Abstract # 47 |
| Maddison Hayes, 10 Minute Play, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| I will be directing one f the two plays showcasing new student work with a group of students during the lunch time hour. If there are any questions please reach out to Professor Libby Ricardo. |
| Abstract # 48 |
| Itzel Guedea, Holocene Extinction, Visual Arts and Design |
| It is estimated that within 80 years about half of the world's animal population will be extinct. This mass extinction will be the first attributed to human activity. My ceramic sculptures explore some of the many threats endangering wildlife such as pollution, habitat loss, and the introduction of invasive species. Through realism I hope to inspire curiosity and a sense of responsibility for the animals we do not think of every day. These creatures deserve our respect and protection. Through public awareness I believe it is possible to mitigate some of the damage we have caused. |
| Abstract # 49 |
| Victoria Dalton, Comprehensive Timeline of the PIRA, 1969-1998, Humanities |
| The conflict in Northern Ireland, known as the troubles, has been going on for over a century yet many people in America, myself included, know very little about what occurred and when such events took place. In response to this I've decided education myself and others by creating a timeline; beginning in December of 1969 until the 10th of April 1998. These two events mark the creation and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, the end, of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, an aggressive terrorist splinter group of the IRA. I'll be citing the major events of this sect which occurred over the decades of second half of the 20th Century while giving brief descriptions of the events. This is not a pleasant timeline by any means there are acts of domestic terrorism, kidnappings, P.O.W.s, starvation, civilian causalities and plenty of murders, yet these cannot be overlooked or under reported, for simple ease of conscious. Without them, we would be unable to fully grasp the dedication, and lengths, these people would go to advance the P.I.R.A.'s cause. |
| Abstract # 50 |
| Ti`Yuana Gillard, LowCountry Alliance For Healthy Youth Social Marketing Campaign, Nursing and Health Professions |
| Problem statement Over 14% of adolescents aged 12–17 years reported the use of alcohol or any illicit drugs during the past 30 days. (Healthy People, 2010). Community acceptability has the potential to impact the acceptability of adolescent illicit drug use. Motivation LCAHY social marketing campaign intent is to encourage the community to “Be part of the solution and send clear messages. Youth drinking and drug use are unsafe, unhealthy, and illegal. Uniting the community to promote positive choices.†Approach Four advertisements were developed to test among community members to determine desirability. A Qualtrics survey link with the advertisements and survey items were sent to students, coalition members, community partners, Citizen Police Academy, Bluffton Police Department volunteers, and Bluffton High School Students. Survey items examined demographics, perceptions of the advertisement, and requests for how to improve the advertisement. Advertisements were revised based on community feedback received from surveys to improve their appeal to the community. Results In total 96 people responded between across a two-week data collection period. Of these 66% were female, 60% Caucasian. The most common requested improvement was to increase the font size of the message. The selected images were also shown as a good representation of the community. Conclusion Survey results provided the knowledge needed to provide advertisements that motivate the community to send clear messages about youth substance use. The process was warranted as it encourages better outcomes during implementation and in the future. Next steps will include observation of the dosage that the community is exposed to the advertisements. |
| Abstract # 51 |
| Michael J Roberts, Michael J Roberts Senior Exhibition: Exploring Emotion in Photography, Screenprinting, and Mirrors, Visual Arts and Design |
| I have always been interested in how a viewer might experience my artwork. I consider the viewer as integral in the artwork’s success as the artwork itself. Along with considering my audience in the context of my work, I am very interested in allowing the audience to be a part of my creative process. This series of artworks allows the audience to see the development of my artistic process; leading the viewer through the photographic element, followed by printmaking, and finally culminating in something tactile that the audience can engage with physically and become a part of: the artwork itself. I aim to capture emotion through my photographs and translate that emotion through different iterations and mediums. I’ve always been drawn to photography because of its ability to capture a moment in time, an instance that you will never get back. As this series is intended to be an iterative process my next ‘step’ is to translate an image into a posterized screen print. My goal with this piece is to take the emotive nature of the photographic portrait and enhance that feeling through the addition of color and the simplification of the shapes. Finally, this series culminates in a piece that allows the viewer's own image to move into the artwork through a mirror. This final piece will also allow the viewer to interact with the piece, engaging the viewer to a fuller extent. I would like viewers to recognize that they are as important to the artwork being understood as the artist conceiving the work. |
| Abstract # 52 |
| Courtney Valicek, The Press and the Bay of Pigs, Humanities |
| This project looks into how American support of the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 was revealed when news broke of the attack on Cuba. American news sources like the New York Times and other newspapers were a major factor in the failure of the invasion according to some within the CIA. Questions to be answered are: How much would the public have known at the time of the attack if there had not been some coverage of the operation by the press? Was some of this information leaked by government sources? And to what extent did news released by American news sources compromise the operation and contribute to its failure? |
| Abstract # 53 |
| Sabrina May, Dr. Jayne Violette, Storytelling in Context: Performance and Practice, Social Sciences |
| “You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows what they might do because of it…because of your words. That is your role, your gift.†― Erin Morgenstern, The Night Circus. “Storytelling in Context†(COMM 345) is a course exploring the many roles and functions of storytelling in everyday life. Students enrolled in this course this spring studied narrative structure, the linguistic qualities of stories, and developed performance skills using oral storytelling techniques across personal, family, cultural, and historical contexts. We are here today to demonstrate what we have learned through our experiences in this course. We hope to inspire students in the future to take this course and create a tight knit group of storytellers on our campus. Because humans make sense of the world through storytelling, we also want to reach out to our community and invite you to share your stories with us. We challenge you to take a few minutes today and listen to some of our stories. Then try not to feel inspired! |
| Abstract # 54 |
| Rebecca Linam, Importance of Awareness: Research on Systemic Racism in The Education System, Social Sciences |
| The education system establishes a mindset of appropriate social behavior and sets an understanding of society to children growing up in America. In regard to social equity the system seems to believe that less is more. The less we talk about race the more we become equal. A discussion should be started with ways to educate our youth in schools K-12 with new approaches to analyze and expand our understanding of race. In order stay proactive in addressing the systemic racism happening in our country we should add mandatory cultural competency criteria to the public education system which will cover terms such as, equity, equality and systemic racism so that we can raise awareness of the appropriate ways to talk about race. If our educational standards empower students to feel more comfortable talking about race, we can then approach misconceptions about race as well. We as a society need to understand how to address the repercussions of our history and break the uncomfortable silence on race. This dynamic issue has been adapting for generations. The education system can be an appropriate outlet for discussion starting a change from the silence regarding race awareness. A solution is establishing criteria in the education system to create knowledge based support that could impact personal and professional perspectives that diverge from explicit bias. |
| Abstract # 55 |
| Alexus Henry, The Slave Diet, Social Sciences |
| Have you ever thought about the diet of African Americans and the history behind it? The history behind the diet of many if not all African Americans has stemmed from our West African ancestors who were forced in to slavery. The slave diet is the diet our ancestors took on when they were forced into slavery. Prior to slavery, many West Africans fed themselves from the earth. There was a belief that plant life is all life and that food was medicine. Their diets were plant based with very little to no meat being eaten. They only ate meat when deemed necessary only during drought times. Our ancestors believed that this was the true definition of soul food and this particular way of eating of soul food produced high energy and truly feed the soul. “In its culinary incarnation,'soul food' was associated with a shared history of oppression and inculcated, by some, with cultural pride.†(Henderson, 2007). The diets that we’ve taken on have become a tradition over time to us and we carried these on for generations until now with processed foods, GMO’s, and high fructose we end up with the recipe for these epidemics for what we’re dealing with today. Research indicates that many medical problems in the African American community are linked to diet. This issue answers questions for African Americans about why they are the leading race for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attacks, etc. This can help our African American community understand issues with their health and motivate changes in our diets to what our ancestors intended for them to be. |
| Abstract # 56 |
| C. Kim Worrell, Si Vis Pacem, Visual Arts and Design |
| C. Kim Worrell, Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Retired. I am an abstract artist, working in oil painting, printmaking, and ceramics. Currently, I am exploring a military-related theme for works I have developed while attending USCB. This military theme is the product of 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. This is an exploration of my own experiences with anxiety and depression, and I choose to share this process with others. This exhibition includes works that express the feelings of fear and uncertainty caused by combat. I believe that creating art is a healthy way to deal with such traumatic events. "Si Vis Pacem", (mixed media: relief ink, paper, and gold leaf on canvas) was created as an exploration of the relationship between religion, war and death. The tessellating crosses in the background are intended to represent the role death, patriotism and religion play in combat situations. "Si Vis Pacem Redux" (mixed media: oil paint, spray paint, black marker)is a further exploration of the preceding work and is more closely focused on the individual reaction to loss and friendship in combat. "Ammo Can" is a ceramic work and is “engraved†with primitive figures representing the atrocities of combat including death, trophy gathering and gestures of suicide. Ammo Can was inspired by “trench art†of the WWI era, in which soldiers created carvings and engravings on shell casings, cans, and anything that could act as a canvas for them to release their emotions. "Boot, Combat" is a ceramic work constructed entirely from memory. Marines, prior to the 2000’s, were expected to polish their boots daily, if not more often. One becomes quite aware of every nook and cranny of their boots after many years of polishing. |
| Abstract # 57 |
| Courtney Black, The role family supports plays prior to incarceration, Social Sciences |
| This research serves to investigate the role that family support plays in the lives of young, African American offenders prior to incarceration. With African American men being incarcerated at disproportionate rates, this study will look at the relationshp between family/community factors and incarceration. Research has shown that there has been no direct correlation between family stress and future orientation (Kim, Bassett, So, & Voisin, 2018) and also calls for further research on other influential factors. Past research on mass incarceration in the African American community has suggested that special attention needs to be placed on the role of family support prior to incarceration. Through the use of interviews with young men ages 18-21 who are currently and/or were previously incarcerted, the researchers hope to aid in the development of programs targeted to buffer against the incarceration of young African-American males. The primary researcher will share her experiences as a human service provider in working with young African American males who have been incarcerated. |
| Abstract # 58 |
| Robert Dent, Storytelling: Brer Rabbit Adventure, Visual Arts and Design |
| For research and scholarship day I would like to demonstrate the knowledge of storytelling. I am in Communication 345. I will be presenting the Gullah story about Brer Rabbit. This will be a 5 minute story. |
| Abstract # 60 |
| Aujanea Davis, Healthy Relationships In The United States, Social Sciences |
| Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine how many people are in healthy and unhealthy relationships. The key interest in this study is to identify those that are in unhealthy relationships and currently suffering. Participation in this research was anonymous. Unhealthy relationships are an objectionable, yet common problem in the United States citizens. An anonymous online survey was completed by 130 participants ages 18 and above 54. The survey asked about their past or current relationships. Results suggested that 3.08 percent of survey participants are in an open relationship, 20 percent of partners never admit when they are wrong, and 20.77 percent are forced to sacrifice their own needs because of their partner. |
| Abstract # 61 |
| Maria del Rocio Carrera, Animal Rights Showcase, Visual Arts and Design |
| My recent work focuses on the mistreatment and abuse that happen to dogs in the Yulin Dog Meat festival. I want to convey messages that raise awareness about animal rights, abuse, and conservation. My mission is to create works of art that inform the world about the injustice being done against these dogs; they have the right to the same respect as we do. I use images of gore and blood to help raise awareness, and to emphasize the abuse done to dogs in the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. One artist I look up to is Asher Jay, who is an animal conservationist and explorer; she creates works to help incite global action on animal welfare and her mediums include animations, sculptures, and installations. I like to work with acrylics and spray paint. I excel at these media because I love the freedom, expression, and airbrush and gradient effects that I obtain with spray paint, and the control and fine detail that I obtain through my acrylic brushstrokes. My inspiration for these works comes from my love of the animals I’ve learned about from books and documentaries, and encounters with wildlife across the county and in sanctuaries. I was always taught that animals share the same earth and deserve our respect as much as we do. |
| Abstract # 62 |
| Kayla Smith, See Ya Later Alligator? Not for the Lowcountry!, Social Sciences |
| Alligators were here before we were and they deserve some respect. People instigate them and they wonder why they get bitten. The public is not educated enough on these rules and needs to be. The research was done to analyze what truly irritates the local gators and how much they truly attack. Unfortunately, alligators are euthanized due to the ignorance of tourists and citizens. When members of the public break the laws against feeding and harassing these animals, the alligators pay the price. This issue is one that should be researched and brought to the locals' and tourists' attention. |
| Abstract # 64 |
| Painting the Id, Another Langauge, Visual Arts and Design |
| Struggling to create artwork has pushed a freeing of the id to explore instinctual artistry. Impulse carries the brushwork, the line, the idea. Art is communicative, served better by experience rather than discourse, as something is often lost in translation when confined to lingual articulation. |
| Abstract # 66 |
| Victoria Dalton, Creative Senior Seminar Oral Presentations, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| This years senior seminar stands as the creative capstone under the mentor ship of Dr. Malphrus. The students from this semesters seminar will be ready selections from their individual creative thesis, both prose and poetry. These works, reflecting refinement and progress over four years, represent some of these students best work. |
| Abstract # 67 |
| Bran Lovell, Seminar Poetry Collection, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| A collection of poems inspiring environmental conservation. |
| Abstract # 68 |
| Christopher Hunt, Creative Writing Senior Seminar Oral Presentation, English Theater and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| My creative writing capstone, tentatively titled "A Boy and his Storms," is a collection of poetry that explores the narrative waves-- the highs and lows-- of my life so far. Like a storm, these poems can be destructive and torrential, or they can be peaceful and rejuvenating. The poems in this collection switches poetic styles between high and mythic to earthly and real to help convey the manic and depressive swings in the narration of life. |
| (Total 62 abstracts) |