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Balancing Act: Retrofitting Office Design to Enrich Communities
Get PDFThe office workplace has shifted tremendously in the last decade. The world is adapting quickly to new technology and culture changes, but office buildings seem to be stuck in the past. COVID-19 has brought the world to a stand still and moved the way to do business to our homes. This shift has taught the workforce that most work can be done as efficiently at home than in the office. This leads to existing office buildings becoming rapidly vacant due to the lack of consistent occupancy throughout the work week. Where does that leave the future of the existing office buildings? Are we going to keep them empty to be seen as an urban graveyard, or demolish them to create flat, empty lots?
There is a more efficient option. In order to spark the flame back into office buildings, there needs to be a change in the existing program to accommodate different needs of the area. To reshape the old and bring office structures to life, the design topic of my thesis consists of opening spaces up to create new experiences for people to use. This solution removes existing floor plates in order to open up spaces for new opportunities and programs. By adding new programs like residential and retail into the structures, it invites people into the buildings to use the spaces for longer periods of time.
My final design topic is applied to the idea of opening up the spaces, and experimenting with ways of connecting the towers. The connections are applied to the surrounding landscape to incentivize entering the structures. The pathways flowing through the structures bring a sense of community instead of isolating each building. A strong sense of community is the foundation for how people work together and inspire to enrich their lives for growth
EMPOW{HER}: Architecture as a Tool for Healing, Dignity, and Collective Power in Underserved Communities
Get PDFThis thesis investigates the role of architecture as a catalyst for empowerment, healing, and social transformation within underserved communities, with a specific focus on the lived experiences of Black women. Empow(her) centers Black women as co-victims — individuals who are often forced to carry the emotional and economic weight of losing loved ones to gun violence, a crisis perpetuated by systemic neglect and ineffective gun legislation. These women, frequently overlooked in policy and design conversations, navigate generational trauma in environments that fail to support their healing or acknowledge their pain. Through the lens of feminist, trauma-informed, and justice-oriented design, this work reimagines the built environment as a vehicle for dignity, safety, and collective power. It critiques institutional frameworks that have historically excluded or harmed Black communities, and instead proposes spatial interventions that uplift Black women’s voices, needs, and resilience. Grounded in precedent analysis, community narratives, and critical spatial theory, the design proposal introduces a community-centered hub — a space for healing, support services, cultural expression, and civic empowerment. By positioning Black women not only as survivors but as agents of change, this thesis affirms the power of architecture to restore, resist, and reimagine futures shaped by justice and care
The Impact of Focused Specific Phonemic Awareness Instruction on English Language Learners in the Kindergarten Classroom
Get PDFThis study is about the impact of focused phonemic awareness instruction on English language learners in a Kindergarten classroom. The gaps in early literacy skills for students entering Kindergarten can create long-lasting deficits for students (NAEP, 2022). The purpose of this study is to determine if the engagement and performance of ELL students changes during whole group phonemic awareness and phonics instruction when taught specific skills in small group. The study took place in a Kindergarten classroom with students who have been identified as English Language Learners through ACCESS testing. This qualitative study used interviews with teachers to determine the impact of the small group phonemic awareness instruction on the ELL students’ early literacy skills. The findings of the study include the positive impact of specific, targeted instruction of phonemic awareness skills on the performance and participation of English Language learners in a Kindergarten classroom
Perspectives on Using Multimedia in Social Studies for Student Engagement in Marginalized Youth: A Case Study
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Marginalized youth are currently facing an academic crisis in schools. Research has shown that marginalized youth are statistically more likely to drop out of school and not graduate from high school (defined as the academic crisis in this study). One reason for these high drop-out rates is disengagement in what is taught and how content is delivered in school. When students cannot relate or connect to their studies, it causes disengagement and uninterest in school. The disengagement can lead to a lack of academic success, which creates negative motivation to drop out of school. The more marginalized youth are engaged, the more likely they are to stay in school and experience prolonged academic success. This study observed multimedia and its perceived impact on the engagement of marginalized youth in social studies courses. Many schools and districts restrict the use of multimedia in classrooms. If multimedia-rich classrooms keep students engaged, this study could help debunk negative perspectives about using multimedia in schools that serve marginalized youth. A design-based research case study explored teacher and student perspectives on using multimedia to engage students in 8th-grade social studies courses. This study used triangulation of data from surveys, observations, and student reflections detailing perspectives on using multimedia in social studies classes. Implications of this study includes school districts and educational institutions that serve marginalized youth beginning to use multimedia in their curriculum to connect students, increase engagement and academic success, and curb drop-out rates for marginalized youth.
Key terms: marginalized youth, student engagement, multimedia, multimedia-rich lessons v. traditional lesso
Using iReady to Support Math Intervention After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to research the use of iReady for assisting in growing MAP RIT scores at STEAM Elementary School. This study will use quantitative methods. An ex post facto research design will be used with a causal-comparative approach, which means that a study will investigate potential cause-and-effect relationships between variables by examining existing groups or conditions that have already occurred, without actively manipulating any factors, essentially looking at “after the fact” to see if differences between groups can be linked to a potential causal variable The study examined the effect of the i-Ready Math program on student scores on the NWEA® MAP Math Assessment. A comparison was conducted between students who were exposed to, and used the i-Ready Math program, and students were not. After the intervention implementation of iReady mathematics, the researcher saw an increased student achievement for students performing below grade level. Equally important, the student assessment data and online program usage data will be used to ascertain the program’s impact on student achievement. The results of this study will be revealed, and recommendations will be made.
Keywords: On-line Adaptive Technology, i-Ready Program, Math Intervention, Response to Intervention, Multi-tiered System of Support, and NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP
Regulation, nuclear retention, and organization of long-non-coding RNA hsr-omega into nuclear domains
No full textDiscovered at the dawn of microscopy, the cell nucleus caught scientific attention due to its behavior during cell division and its roles in fertilization and inheritance. Apart from containing genetic information and serving as the location for DNA and RNA synthesis, transcription, and processing, it also plays a crucial role in coordinating the complex cellular architecture.
Research into the physical and functional status of the nucleus has uncovered a high degree of organization and dynamic behavior within the nucleus. The complexity of the cell nucleus is adorned by a diverse range of components such as polymers, colloids, small molecules, and macromolecules. Despite the absence of internal boundaries and membranes, the nucleus exhibits partitioning of its content into distinct domains that differ by molecular composition and functionality. The intriguing nature of the nucleus demands innovative experimental and analytical approaches involving physics, biophysics, and statistical mechanics, while also integrating knowledge from biochemistry and molecular biology. Understanding how these different parts stand together, communicate, and work together requires a multidisciplinary perspective.
In this study, we used a combination of molecular and cell biology techniques, integrated with an engineering approach, to investigate the basic principles underlying the organization of a novel nuclear domain known as the B-body. Through mutational analysis and in vivo expression studies, we demonstrate the interplay between proteins and RNA molecules that contributes to the formation of this domain. However, we were not successful in reconstructing an artificial nuclear domain. Our findings highlight the current limitations in our understanding of nuclear organization and open new directions for future research in this area
Reverse Engineering of Binary Programs using Graph Attention Networks
No full textUnderstanding the functionality and behavior of binary code is essential for many software engineering tasks, including malware analysis, vulnerability detection, and program optimization. However, automating this process is challenging due to the complexity of machine code and the significant manual effort required from experienced software engineers. In this paper, we present BinGAT (Reverse Engineering of Binary Programs using Graph Attention Networks), a method for classifying binary programs into algorithmic categories using Graph Attention Neural Networks (GNNs) based on their Control-Flow Graphs (CFGs). Given a binary program, BinGAT extracts its CFG through static analysis and transforms the assembly instructions within each basic block into embeddings, preserving contextual information. By leveraging graph attention layers, BinGAT effectively learns structural and semantic patterns in program execution flow, allowing it to distinguish different algorithmic behaviors in binary code. Experimental results show that BinGAT outperforms traditional GNN-based approaches, achieving over 93% accuracy in algorithmic classification of processed CFGs from binary programs
Hymns of the Inanimate
Get PDFHymns of the Inanimate by Jessica McLeod-Waddell is a poetry collection focused on the themes of grief, forgiveness, lineage, and religion
UC-221 Accounting Treasury Industries Web Application
Get PDFThis accounting software project is designed to provide a comprehensive and efficient solution for financial management within an organization. By focusing on ease of usability, accuracy, and compliance, the software enables users to record, manage, and analyze accounts, journals, and financial transactions seamlessly. Core features include transaction journalization, chart of accounts setup, financial statement generation, and robust account management, all of which are supported by strong data validation and secure access controls. This system seeks to streamline accounting workflows, minimize human/manual errors, and enhance user experience. The ultimate aim is to deliver an intuitive yet powerful tool that supports effective financial management and strengthens operational efficiency
UR-213 Generative AI & Cybersecurity
Get PDFThis research project details the impact of Generative AI on Cybersecurity through both its potential enhancements and threats. Using advanced AI algorithms, this project explores how Generative AI can strengthen cybersecurity through systems like Anomaly Detection, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Malware Analysis. Also, this project addresses the growing challenges posed from Generative AI. In particular, issues surrounding Deepfake Phishing and Polymorphic Malware are discussed. Solutions to mitigate these issues are also provided to engage further understanding in the field. The goal of this research is to offer practical solutions for addressing the growing field of AI-driven cybersecurity