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The Prevalence of Long-Term Health Implications from Early Sport Specialization in Young Adults
No full textIn today’s society, it is much more common for younger athletes to choose to specialize in one sport opposed to competing in multiple sports. While many believe this will increase their chances of playing at an elite level, this remains unknown. For this project, I surveyed 18 different athletes here at Bridgewater College. I included softball, baseball, Men’s and Women’s lacrosse, football, and field hockey. The goal of this study was to determine if there is a significant relationship between early sport specialization and injury. This is because when athletes participate in the same sport year- round, they are using the same muscle groups and more susceptible to an overuse injury. They may also be more likely to have other issues like social isolation, poor academic performance, sleep problems, as well as increased anxiety. By looking at this relationship, we can learn more information about the affect each sport has as well as figure out ways to improve this increasing problem
Bridgewater College, A student playing a game at the May Day festival, undated
No full textArchival photograph from Bridgewater College Special Collectionshttps://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/may_day_photos/1071/thumbnail.jp
Bridgewater College, Peter Becker, student, directing a play during an interterm, undated
No full textArchival photograph from Bridgewater College Special Collectionshttps://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/interterm_photos/1002/thumbnail.jp
Visualization Teaching Tool for Computational Geometry Algorithms
Get PDFComputational geometry is a branch of computer science dedicated to the study and development of algorithms that solve geometric problems. These algorithms are often complex, so this project involves the development of a teaching tool for various computational geometry algorithms. A Node app was developed which allows a user to create their own inputs for an algorithm and watch a visualization of how an algorithm solves one of the various problems. There is highlighted pseudocode matching the steps of the visualization along with more in-depth writeups of the inner workings of the algorithm. 4 algorithms have been implemented in the original project, matching the following foundational computational geometry problems: convex hull, line segment intersection, triangulation, and Voronoi diagrams. The algorithms selected represent some of the core principles key to solving many problems in the field. The resulting web application is a user-friendly and instructive way for people to understand and see how these algorithms function. There is still room for improvement to make the visualizations more useable and pseudocode easier to comprehend. Additionally, there is a wide range of further algorithms and problems that could be implemented
Expanding Medication-Assisted Treatment in Drug Courts: A Comprehensive Examination and Proposed Solution to Expand MAUD and MOUD Programs in the United States
Get PDFThis article examines the relationships between substance abuse, criminal justice, and public health in the United States, with a specific focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) within drug treatment courts. The analysis uncovers the limitations of punitive measures, particularly within the framework of President Richard Nixon\u27s War on Drugs, revealing the need for evidence-based solutions like MAT in criminal justice. The pivotal role of MAT in addressing opioid addiction within drug courts is explored in detail, and data is presented supporting its effectiveness. Despite this efficacy, persistent barriers to its implementation are identified, including stigma, policy constraints, and healthcare disparities. Legal scholars\u27 varying opinions on MAT are presented and analyzed, revealing the necessity for increased education and training to dispel stigma and misconceptions surrounding MAT medications among legal professionals.
The article concludes by proposing a research design to address existing gaps in the literature, focusing on stigma as a barrier to MAT accessibility. The research design suggests conducting a survey of legal professionals, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to gather data on the prevalence of stigma in different contexts, and the availability of MAT in drug courts. The research aims to inform evidence-based policy recommendations and targeted interventions that will increase the availability and use of MAT in drug treatment courts. In summary, this article not only identifies challenges within the drug court system but also proposes solutions, emphasizing education, policy reform, and targeted interventions to enhance MAT accessibility
Bridgewater College, Snapshot of emergency vehicles leading the Homecoming Parade, undated
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Bridgewater College, Colorized reproduction of a Homecoming photograph with the court in vintage cars, undated
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