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The Impact of the Civil War upon Vermont Veterans
No full textIn the 19th century, prior to the advent of modern medicine and heightened mental health awareness, the societal and military response to mental health challenges differed significantly from contemporary approaches. During this era, communities and states exhibited a collective enthusiasm for the conflicts of the time, rallying their sons and daughters to volunteer for war, often without a nuanced understanding of the psychological toll it would exact. The Civil War, a defining conflict of the period, saw widespread enlistment, with Vermont, despite its comparatively smaller size, contributing proportionally more veterans than any other state. The consequences of this patriotic fervor became apparent post-war as individuals returned to their communities grappling with the aftermath of the horrors of combat. Mental health issues, however, were inadequately addressed, lacking the sophisticated treatments available today. The understanding of psychological well-being was rudimentary, and the societal stigma surrounding mental health concerns prevailed, preventing effective support and treatment. Exploring the historical military response to mental health issues before the advent of modern medicine offers valuable insights into the stark contrasts in approaches, shedding light on the evolving nature of mental health awareness and care throughout history.First place in the 2024 Friends of the Kreitzberg Library Award for Outstanding Student Research in the Archival Undergraduate Researchers category
Integrating VDC with Drones, AI, and Automation to Operate and Maintain Structures: Martian Colony Application
No full textThe global construction engineering industry is rapidly developing technology to construct more sustainable, analytical, and serviceable human habitats. This includes but is not limited to the use of drone hardware, integrated sensors, artificial intelligence for big data management, and virtual design and construction software to collect, analyze, and convey information about structures. This report examines the potential utilization of this technology to optimize the operation and maintenance of remotely constructed human habitats on Mars. Relevant details on the Martian environment, a background of operation and maintenance practices in space, and a review of literature regarding the most recent construction industry technology is included. Case studies are presented where key proof-of-concept is established for the future remote monitoring of structures. Finally, A system schematic is provided to display how existing technology could be most effectively integrated to remotely maintain extraterrestrial structures
Investigating Emplacement of the Northfield Intrusive Complex to Better Understand the Geological Structure of Vermont
No full textBetween the Taconic (~440 Ma) and Acadian (~375 Ma) compressional mountain building events that heavily influenced the geologic history of Vermont, there was a period of tectonic extension which was responsible for the opening of the Connecticut Valley-Gaspe Basin. Along the western margin of this basin, a swarm of trondhjemitic dikes and small plutons of the Northfield Intrusive Complex (NIC) were emplaced in the Moretown Formation immediately west of Northfield, VT. The NIC measures about 9 km long and 30 m wide, which is an aspect ratio of 300:1. The swarm of NIC dikes is very narrow and linear. The dikes are known to be trondhjemite because of the high silica and sodium content. The trondhjemitic dikes in Vermont are thought to have originated from partial melting of foundered oceanic lithosphere, and their emplacement was facilitated by extensional tectonic activity. The presence of these dikes provides valuable information on the tectonic and magmatic history of the region and has implications for the understanding of the evolution of the Appalachian Mountains. This study considers whether the dikes were emplaced forcefully or passively. Using basic field methods such as strike and dip measurements of structures, petrographic analysis of thin sections, and geochemical data, the study attempts to get an overall better understanding of how the dikes of the NIC were emplaced.Winner of the 2023 Friends of the Kreitzberg Library Award for Outstanding Research in the Advanced Undergraduate Researchers: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Categor
Ocean Acidification: The Convergence of Science and Policy with a Concentration on the Sensory Ecology of the Eeltail Catfish Plotosus japonicus in the detection of pH
No full textOcean acidification is a growing topic of concern in the world today. It concerns marine ecosystems, coastal communities, livelihoods, and the global market. The goal of this paper is to analyze the chemical exchange of CO2 between the atmosphere and the Ocean. This is done in
two spheres: the academic field dictates discussion and research while the political field dictates policy surrounding ocean acidification and climate change. Policies aim to limit carbon dioxide emissions from various sources, such as industrial and transportation sectors, through
regulations, incentives, and market-based mechanisms. The focus is enhancing carbon capture and storage, as well as promoting renewable energy sources to reduce CO2 emissions. The challenge with ocean acidification is in the complexity and interdependence of marine ecosystems, making it difficult to fully understand and predict the impacts of acidification on various species and ecosystems. The approach of research for this thesis was through conjunction with an internship with the Wilson Center in DC and the implications of ocean acidification on a
specific species of catfish greatly affected by pH change. This paper encapsulates the urgency of the conjunction of policy and science in a media consumable by scientists and lawmakers
Animal Behaviors
No full textAnimals have evolved the ability to interpret what may be a threat to them,
and if it becomes necessary, the ability to react to this and leave the area that may have danger.
The strength of this trigger is however variable, depending on the ecological setting Møller
(2015). Animals must make a conscious choice to stay in the area that they are in and continue
with their current behavior, such as feeding, or searching for a mate, and risk getting attacked by
predators, or flee, and give up whatever task they may be doing at that time
The Theban Plays and Kreon’s Victory over Fate
No full textThe Theban Plays, written by Sophocles, present the unfolding of fate. We see the tragedy of Oedipus take place as prophesied by Apollo. Every action taken by the characters, knowing or otherwise, advances towards the inexorable conclusion in Oedipus at Colonus. In the midst of this tragic sequence, where everyone bemoans their helplessness, there is one who does not: Kreon. He is not helpless despite his role in the tragedies. He is never swept along like the others. Instead, Kreon appears as a counterpart to the victims of fate, rejecting misfortune where others give in
Substance Use Coping and College Athletes: A Review of Literature
No full textThis review of literature investigates different studies that share information on the relationship between substance use coping and college athletes. We started this review of literature with our research questions which are: What coping mechanisms do athletes employ that relate to substance use behaviors? Also, how do societal norms and the structure of athletic programs influence coping strategies? In the literature review we look at five different observational studies that answer parts of our research questions and are all published within the last 5 years: Charest et al. (2021) examined the associations between substance use among college athlete versus non-athlete populations, Knettel et al. (2023) explored the associations between the stress levels, coping strategies, and substance use of college athletes, Parisi et al. (2019) investigated the risks associated with alcohol and marijuana use among college athletes. Fry et al. (2021) examined the relationships between perceived motivational climate in collegiate sports and athlete psychological coping skills. And Cuberos et al. (2018), explored the relationship between college athletes’ habits like video game usage, substance use, and eating habits with their perceived motivational climate in sports. Altogether, these sources found that substance use is more prevalent among college athletes than no athletes and substance use is related to a worse academic performance generally. Task-involving climates are related to more favorable lifestyle habits and positive coping skills. Ego-involving climate creates a more stressful environment leading to less favorable lifestyle habits as well as a greater prevalence in substance use
Alberti’s Proportion Theory and San Sebastiano Church
No full textDid you ever wonder every time you look at a twenty-five-cent coin, who was responsible for the pictorial image engraved on the surface? The answer would be Leon Battista Alberti, the notable Italian Architect who was born in 1404 in Genoa, Italy and later died in 1472 in Rome. When he was 31 years old, Alberti was credited with being the first to produce a self-portrait in the form of a medallion often used in royalty, notable medals, and in modern day, the coins used for money (Art Story, 2023). Alberti founded the agreed set of compositional rules of how to produce a pictorial perspective, which spread throughout Europe and America, and influenced sculpting and engraving even in today’s modern world. However, engraving pictorial images on medallions was just a small piece of his numerous accomplishments. Alberti was best recognized for being a pioneer of Renaissance art theory.First place in the 2024 Friends of the Kreitzberg Library Award for Outstanding Student Research in the Emerging Undergraduate Researchers: Humanities, Arts, and Sciences (HASS) category
Lens On Leadership
No full text“Lens on Leadership: Effects of Mainstream Pornography Consumption in the Norwich
University Corps of Cadets (NUCC)” is a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary study that tackles
modern questions circling once-taboo topics of pornography consumption within the niche
population of the NUCC. Pulling from multiple domains of law, cinematography and film,
psychology, neurology, judicial policies, U.S. Army Doctrine and regulations, and observations
in higher education and military universities, this research study raises questions on the
prevalence of sexual media consumption on cadets in a simulated military environment and how
the internalization of that media may present itself in leadership structures within the Corps of
Cadets through perceptions of gender and leadership
How Do Different Job Stressors Affect Police Officers’ Mental Health (PTSD)?
No full textThis research paper examines the different stressors officers may go through during their career, whether it be daily or occasionally. Police officers go through traumatic exposures that are specific to this profession, creating unique experiences that may result in symptoms of PTSD. A police officer’s mental health is important to uphold, resulting in a stronger relationship with the community and increased trust. There is a stigma that comes with discussing poor mental health in law enforcement, especially seeking mental health assistance. The goal of this research is to decrease the stigma and promote mental health resources. Through a cross-sectional, quantitative survey, correlations between exposures, PTSD symptoms, and stress levels are analyzed through the survey responses of an anonymous state police department. The results of this study will help decrease the stigma of mental health issues in law enforcement and spread awareness for availability of resources so officers can get the help they need