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Twilight of Democratic Consolidation

Democratic consolidation is a political science theory that identifies a point at which democracies have achieved immortality. We believe this previously unexamined theory is a flawed concept based on...

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“Make Spain Great Again” - The Rise of Far-Right Populism in España

In recent years, the spread of far-right ideology has expanded across Europe. Spain, a country that was once considered “immune” to the grasp of far-right ideals, has seen a rise in far-right populist...

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Family SES and Parental Perceptions of Children’s Aggressive Behaviors

Past literature has shown the strength of the relationship between low socioeconomic status (SES) and behavioral issues during childhood. However, it is unclear how family’s low SES may be related to...

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The Relationship between Children’s Gendered Toys and Display of Prosocial...

Despite the growing awareness of gender stereotypes, companies such as Disney and toy makers still create their products based on gender (Auster & Mansback 2012).Stereotypical feminine toys...

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Parental Disciplinary Styles in Relation to Children’s Misbehaviors

Parent disciplinary behavior can have a significant effect on children’s social and emotional development. Past research has suggested that ineffective discipline influenced child conduct problems at...

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On Software Development for Generating the Profile of the Cut for Tube Notching

The intent of this project is to design a novel Tube Notch software to produce the trajectory of the cut for notching two tubes at a specific angle. A fool-proof MATLAB Graphical User Interface (GUI)...

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Optimizing Generative Adversarial Network Architecture for Low-Resolution...

The research focuses on applying Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) [1] to enhance the clarity of low-resolution images. This research was inspired by a recognized limitation of the capabilities...

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Carbon Nanostructures Through the Use of Three-Dimensional Laser-Lithography...

Three-dimensional carbon nanostructures are a critical component in future electronic and material products across many consumer and industrial applications. Much of the carbon nanostructure is...

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African American Portrayal in Pop Culture & Media

The stereotypes surrounding African Americans have greatly impacted pop culture and the media. These distorted views are often perpetuated in movies, television, music, and advertisements....

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The Hidden Impact of Colorism on African-American Society

The Hidden Impact of Colorism on African-American Society (By Waminja Marekia-Cleaveland) This presentation argues that the impact of colorism is damaging to people’s self-confidence and their life...

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Writing, Rewriting, and Rewiring: Ideologies and Palimpsests in Markus...

Focusing primarily on the various sociological perspectives presented in The Book Thief (2005) by Markus Zusak, my research analyzes the effectiveness of propaganda on a society in turmoil. In his...

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3 Omega Thermal Conductivity Measurement Setup for 3D Nanostructure

In this research, we establish an experimental setup for the thermal conductivity measurement of three-dimensional (3D) carbon nanostructures which will be used as a seawater filter material. The...

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Reusable Nano-structured Carbon Seawater Filter

Reusable Nanostructured Carbon Seawater Filter Matheus Prates, Ian Durr, and Jungkyu Park Kennesaw State University In this study, we investigate seawater filtering capability of carbon...

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Thermal Transport in Molten Salt Reactor Fuels

Thermal Transport in Molten Salt Reactor Fuels Bryce Atchley, Jackson Hill, Jungkyu Park, Eduardo Farfan In this research study, we explore the thermal transport property of Molten Salt Reactor (MSR)...

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Schrödinger’s Artist

Davis R Callaway, dc176516@gordonstate.edu Gordon State College, Barnesville, GA 30204 Dr. Janssen, djanssen@gordonstate.edu Oral Presentation, Humanities My paper, “Schrödinger’s Artist”, explores...

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GEORGIA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE (GURC)

The body of work explores the societal and political issues facing women in developing nations and their resilience. Each piece focuses on one woman's experience represented by her portrait. Other...

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Mental Health among College Students: How Confident Are You?

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the impact of school confidence levels on anxiety among college students. Researchers hypothesized that lower school confidence levels would increase...

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Role of CD28 Signaling in Mice on Homeostatic Reconstitution on T Cells...

Emory University will soon commence a Phase 2 clinical trial testing the efficacy of Lulizumab, a drug that selectively targets CD28 signaling thereby preventing T cell activation. Preclinical studies...

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Development of FRET Biosensors to Detect Kinase Activity in Living Cells

Development of FRET Biosensors to Detect Kinase Activity in Living CellsJenny Okáľová, Undergraduate Research Assistant and CURO Honors ScholarDr. Neil J. Grimsey, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical...

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Identification and characterization of three novel strains of bacteria that...

Identification and characterization of three novel strains of bacteria that can be used for bioremediation of cyclic alkane, cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polyhydroxyalkanoates. Taylor Box, Kevin...

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