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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 103: Evolution of Torts with Richard Epstein and Catherine Sharkey
No full textRichard Epstein and Catherine Sharkey, New York University School of Law, share the story of how they developed the first edition of Business, Defamation, and Privacy Torts. They also share their thoughts on the changes to torts, including the addition of social media, public nuisance, and how torts will change from the different administrations.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/edge/1072/thumbnail.jp
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 104: Tips for New Professors with Joe Glannon and Jennifer Reynolds
No full textJoseph Glannon, Suffolk University, and Jennifer Reynolds, University of Oregon, share their tips for first-time professors, especially for those teaching civil procedure, including the benefits of banning electronics and less is more when assigning materials. They also share the updates to the new edition of Civil Procedure: A Coursebook.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/edge/1073/thumbnail.jp
Hidden gems in the COPS/Metro Archival Collection
Full text linkThis student poster was created for the 5th annual Research Showcase at St. Mary\u27s University. From the poster:
University of Texas in San Antonio’s Special Collections has boxes upon boxes of COPS/Metro archival records which include rarely-known stories including these about a United Nations award, nationwide documentaries, and an inspiring bishop. In this project, it is my goal to uncover these special memories.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/rscpos25/1000/thumbnail.jp
Texas\u27 EV tax: Right or wrong?
No full textThis poster was created for the 5th annual Research Showcase. From the poster:
Texas passed SB505 in, May 2023.
Enacted in September 2023.
SB505 → 50.75 auto registration). Additional $400 fee for initial EV purchase. This would mean the EV owners pay for their two years of ownership upfront.
Critics say SB505 targets EV’s and disincentivizes a greener societal approach.
Does this law unfairly target EV’s and/or does it make owning an EV more expensive than gas-powered?https://commons.stmarytx.edu/rscpos25/1005/thumbnail.jp
Is less more, or more better? Behavioral insights from Bottlenose Dolphins during dolphin interaction programs
Full text linkThis poster was created for the 5th annual Research Showcase. From the poster:
Using video recordings collected during randomly selected human-dolphin interaction programs (2022-2023), 19 target dolphins were assessed for their behavioral repertoire, correct and incorrect responses to trainer/guest-given cues, and the total number of unique requested behaviors.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/rscpos25/1001/thumbnail.jp
A Research proposal: Morality as a social construct
Full text linkSeparating our minds from the constraints of our social constructs allows us to analyze problems from a place somewhere remotely close to unbiased. However, it is only after we understand that our sense of morale [i.e. right and wrong] originated as social constructs—that is to say, right and wrong have no reason to exist in an objective world. The very concept of right and wrong have been socially constructed from the beginning; they are, in their most simplistic nature, entirely subjective. Subjective in this sense means outside of the very people who speak of the words right and wrong in this society, those very words would cease to have meaning. Again, one may ask: why do we care? To state this question in other terms; should we care?https://commons.stmarytx.edu/rscpos25/1009/thumbnail.jp
Cult: virtual tourIan
Full text linkIntroduction: The Blank Shepherd Building is an important place at St. Mary’s University where students research, invent, and work together. But not everyone can visit it. This virtual tour solves that problem by using games and technology to bring the building to life.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/rscpos25/1019/thumbnail.jp
Modeling student depression with decision trees: Predictive insights from data
No full text• Student depression is a growing public health concern that adversely affects academic performance and general well-being.
• According to Ibrahim et al. (2013), the prevalence of depression among university students ranges from 10% to 85%, with an overall weighted mean of 30.6%.
• Factors such as financial challenges, academic stress, and social adjustments significantly contribute to higher depression rates among students compared to the general population.
• Studies have shown that female students are more prone to depression due to hormonal, psychological, and social factors (Altemus et al., 2014). Depression impacts academic performance, reducing cognitive function and increasing dropout rates (Eisenberg et al., 2007).
• Therefore, proactive mental healthcare interventions are vital for student well-being and academic success.
• Predictive modeling using decision trees offers a data-driven approach to understanding complex relationships between demographic, academic, and lifestyle factors and depression levels, enabling more targeted interventions.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/rscpos25/1076/thumbnail.jp
Binge buddies
No full textMany people struggle to keep track of the shows and movies they’ve watched or plan to watch. Existing streaming platforms often provide limited or cluttered tracking features, making it challenging to stay organized. Binge Buddies addresses this issue by centralizing watchlists and viewing history in one streamlined location. The website is designed to simplify the binge-watching experience, helping users stay on top of their content and discover new shows/movies. Which makes the experience a smoother and more enjoyable experience.https://commons.stmarytx.edu/rscpos25/1069/thumbnail.jp