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Rachmaninoff: Out of the Darkness
No full textGrant Asklar, MUS303: Music History 2Faculty Mentor(s): Professor Carolyn Guzski, Music
Inspired by Russian composers such as Nikolai Zverev, Alexander Ziloti, and especially Pyotyr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the late Romantic-era composer Serge Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) composed his Cello Sonata, op. 19. The piece was written in 1901 after the composer suffered a serious bout of depression, following the premiere of his unsuccessful Symphony No. 1. Among Rachmaninoff\u27s many compositions that utilized full orchestra, including piano concertos and the Symphonic Dances, this was his only chamber work for cello and piano. This Cello Sonata has become standard performance repertoire among the world\u27s great cellists, including the highly acclaimed Mstislav Rostropovich. What drew me to the piece is the transcription for baritone saxophone by Steven Banks, which he premiered with pianist Chen-Shen Fan at the Music Institute of Chicago in 2016. As a saxophonist, I hope to take on this “beast” of a piece in performance myself, hoping to encapsulate Steven Banks\u27 expression, tone, and control over the instrument in expressing Rachmaninoff\u27s Russian Romantic idiom. In my analysis, I hope to reveal Rachmaninoff\u27s historical inspirations and influences, such as the Russian Mighty Handful, for this iconic sonata.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-arts/1024/thumbnail.jp
The Association Between Peer Victimization and Physical Perception Self-Concept
No full textMegan Evers, PSY495: Relationships and Social Development LabFaculty Mentor(s): Professor Kimberly Kamper-DeMarco, Psychology
Peer victimization is experienced at high rates among adolescents and can lead to detrimental outcomes (Wilfley, et al., 2007, Nilsson, et al., 2007). Peer victimization consists of physical and relational forms of victimization. Physical victimization is defined as the being on the receiving end of physical aggression (i.e., hitting, kicking) whereas relational victimization is defined as being the victim of relationship manipulation (e.g., exclusion, rumors, Crick et al., 1996). Relational and physical victimization have demonstrated associations with externalizing and internalizing problems (Reijntjes et al., 2010, 2011), little work has examined the role that each form of peer victimization may play in one\u27s self-perception of their physical appearance. Previous research has demonstrated that peer victimization can lead to negative body image. Frisen and colleagues (2009) found that both girls and boys report feeling that they are fat after being victimized, while Adams and Bukowski (2008) found that obese girls who were victimized were more likely to experience increased depression symptoms. These findings suggest there is a clear correlation between peer victimization and how individuals feel about their physical appearance. The current study uses a series of questionnaires administered through Qualtrics to look at the correlation between peer victimization and physical appearance self-concept. To assess this, we will use the Child Social Experience Scale (Crick et al., 1996) and the Harter Self-Perception Profile (revised, Harter, 2012). We hypothesize that there will be a positive correlation between peer victimization and self-concept of physical appearance. Data collection is current and ongoing.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-psychsocsci/1024/thumbnail.jp
What\u27s Below the Surface: A Deeper Look Using Ground Penetrating Radar
No full textColin Krzystek, HON400: All College Honors ColloquiumFaculty Mentor(s): Professor Kevin Williams, Earth Sciences and Science Education
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a non-invasive technique for finding out what exists in the subsurface. As a GPR antenna is pulled over the surface, radar waves are sent into the ground, interacting with material by reflecting, refracting, and being absorbed, and then return to the antenna. The control computer displays the returned signals as a two-dimensional “radargram” or cross-section of the subsurface. GPR is typically used to locate pipes and conduits in construction related applications, and it is used to detect subsurface layers, rocks, and structures in geological applications. By collecting data along multiple, parallel transects, a 3-dimensional data block can be constructed to give an even better picture of what objects or structures exist in the subsurface. For this research project, we analyzed GPR data that was collected at the Holy Mother of the Rosary Historic Cemetery in Cheektowaga, NY. At that cemetery, there are several sections without grave markers that are believed to include burials. In order to identify locations for future burials, parallel transects of GPR data were collected that could then be processed into 3D data blocks. As the data were analyzed, we determined that many of the seemingly empty areas were actually filled with unmarked graves. Further analysis showed several locations that might not contain a burial, although we cannot say for sure only based on the GPR data. Ultimately, it is up to the cemetery to decide whether they want to place new burials in locations that appear empty.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-physgeosci/1006/thumbnail.jp
La société du l\u27Abonnement (The Society of the Subscription)
No full textAlexander J. Hellert , HON400: All College Honors ColloquiumFaculty Mentor(s): Professor David N. Ben-Merre, English
My presentation uses French Situationist philosopher Guy Debord\u27s concept of “spectacle” to describe an emerging form of Capitalism Without Private Property. The spectacle was defined as “not a collection of images, but a social relation among people, mediated by images.” Whilst the Situationists of Debord\u27s time argued authentic social life devolved into accumulating wealth, later just the appearance of wealth, today the system is removing private ownership entirely. Non-perishable commodities will be owned in common by corporations rather than by their users. This is expressed in ride-sharing services replacing car ownership, the Internet of Things connecting rented appliances together, the end of DVDs or CDs and the rise of streaming services, cloud computing replacing software ownership and so much more. Solutions to this all-encompassing problem are difficult since Debord rightly argues that the system sterilizes and commodifies radical ideas into safe ones that don\u27t challenge power. I further argue that Debord\u27s 1968 rebellious ideology fails to solve the problem of bourgeois dominance but rather entrenches it. Situationist concepts like Detournement (a kind of plagiarism of system approved image used against itself) and Psychogeography (effects of physical environment on mental well-being) themselves are commodified by capitalism just in the way Debord should have predicted they would. I paint a bleak picture of overcoming the spectacle and its accompanied commodity fetishization. I must inform you I don\u27t own a copy of Société du Spectacle, instead relying on my Google Play eBook, subject to the whims of Google\u27s terms of service.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-commhum/1010/thumbnail.jp
Fact Checking: The Impact on Social Media Users
No full textLauren Krug, COM 450: Communication and SocietyFaculty Mentor(s): Professor Ann Liao, Communication
Throughout the past four years, social media platforms have begun to place fact checkers on people\u27s posts. This was very prominent on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in regard to the 2020 presidential election. In the past year, we watched as the former president\u27s Tweets had “warnings” placed on them. It is interesting to see how the public feels about this new feature or to see if they have even noticed this feature. This paper will help discuss the impact fact checking has had on people. I survey 500 people who use social media platforms to help us understand the impact this feature has had on the platform\u27s audiences. It will help us to see how a sample of people feel about the use of fact checking on people\u27s posts, Tweets, or articles. This presentation will discuss fact-checking from the perspectives of the selective processing theory.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-psychsocsci/1029/thumbnail.jp
Revitalize and Reimagine: Modernization of Ann Lowe\u27s Signature Gowns
No full textJasmine Selapack, FTT451: Senior Project in Fashion and Textile TechnologyFaculty Mentor(s): Professor Ali Eagen, Fashion and Textile Technology
The theme for RUNWAY and my collection is Retailoring History -- not changing it -- showcased by embracing black designers from the past and present who have been overlooked. I focused my collection on designs by Ann Lowe from the 1960\u27s. She had been sewing since she could thread a needle, and often included large flower embellishments on her gowns. I incorporate floral embroidery and chiffon overlays to my lingerie designs to represent the floral accents on Ann Lowe\u27s gowns. Ann Lowe was often known as society\u27s best-kept secret because of her skin color, but is now known for designing Jacqueline Bouvier\u27s wedding dress. The intent of my collection is to bring attention to designers of color who usually go uncredited for their hard work, and to encourage more inclusivity in the fashion industry. WGSN\u27s Spring/Summer 2022 Forecast: Connected relates to the theme by showing how we all have some form of connection which can be used to create a more united world. My collection consists of a variety of chiffon, organza, velvet, and satin fabrics in a variety of pastel colors from the Connected forecast. My presentation includes pictures of collection pieces and my mood board used for inspiration. I discuss the silhouettes and how my collection brings awareness to Ann Lowe\u27s work while maintaining my own design aesthetic.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-busfashhosp/1002/thumbnail.jp
Stovetop Overheat Sensor Project
No full textChristopher Lonczak, Monte Perkins, Michael Adanri, Kamali Henry, ENT466: Electrical Design 2Faculty Mentor(s): Professor Ilya Grinberg, Engineering Technology, James Heimburger, Northrop-Grumman, Professor Darold Wobschall, Engineering Technology and ESensors
The Stovetop Overheat Sensor is part of a larger home monitoring system for assisting the elderly. The objective of the project is to monitor the elderly in their everyday home activity. It is known that the elderly population is more susceptible to a variety of significant medical conditions. These medical conditions may include Alzheimer\u27s disease, Huntington\u27s disease, dementia, and depression. The project utilizes three separate sensors working together to monitor the overall status of a cooking area being used. The sensors being used include a volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor, air temperature sensor and infrared sensor. The VOC sensor detects volatile organic compounds which can be the result of burning, the infrared sensor detects heat being radiated by the cooking surface such as a pot or pan, and lastly the air temperature sensor detects the temperature of the air in the vicinity of the stovetop. The project uses the PIC16F18446 microcontroller to control the operation of the three sensors. The microcontroller is used to receive and process the data retrieved from the sensors and checks them against a set of predetermined parameters to ensure the safe operation of the cooking area. If the data from the sensors reach the predefined parameters, possible or immediate danger will be indicated and the system will then set off an alarm alerting the user of the danger. This project is a subsystem of a larger home monitoring system being developed by ESensor company and is intended to function as one of the main threat detection subsystems.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-compeng/1005/thumbnail.jp
Environmental Impacts of Zebra and Quagga Mussels in Lake Erie Central Basin
No full textGerald Harlach, GES472: Geology Senior SeminarFaculty Mentor(s): Professor Elisa Bergslien, Earth Sciences and Science Education
The purpose of this study is to determine whether zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) and/or the now dominant quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis) are a major factor contributing to the dead zone in the central basin of Lake Erie. Both zebra and quagga muscles are invasive species that have had harmful effects on the Great Lakes. They are both extraordinary filter feeders. The zebra mussel can filter feed on particulates down to the size of one micron whereas the quagga mussel can filter feed particulates down to the sub-micron level. This reduces the nutrients available for native species. In addition, this has led to many areas of the lake becoming much clearer due to the lack of detritus and other particulates in the water column. Due to the substantially reduced turbidity in these areas, sunlight penetrates much further into the otherwise darker depths, increasing water temperature and leading to enhanced photosynthesis in plant life. This, in turn, leads to algal and seaweed blooms, which pose additional problems, not only for biodiversity of the lake, but for economic, human, commercial and industrial health. The blooms remove oxygen from the water, resulting in dead zones. To study this proposed relationship, dissolved oxygen levels will be determined to establish the parameters of the dead zone, dredge samples will be taken from areas both inside and outside the dead zone to determine the relative abundance of different members of the benthic community, the amount of phosphorus in the water will be determined to see if it can serve as an indicator of mussel abundance and the temperature and turbidity of the water column will be studied.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-physgeosci/1019/thumbnail.jp
Making Weird Music: Atonality and a Mandolin
No full textMichael Parrizzi, MUS303: Music History 2Faculty Mentor(s): Professor Carolyn Guzski, Music, Professor Evan Drummond, Music
Anton Friedrich Wilhelm von Webern (1883-1945), the son of a mining engineer, studied the cello and piano from childhood and continued with a musical life, pursuing musicology and compositional at the University of Vienna. Webern and Alban Berg became regarded as the most significant pupils of Arnold Schoenberg, joining him as Second Vienna School innovators--following the First Viennese School of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven--in the use of 12-tone technique during the early decades of the 20th century. The technique, known as serialism, avoids tonal centers and traditional harmony in favor of composing equally with all twelve notes available within the Western musical octave. I focus on Webern\u27s compositional technique--stricter than even Schoenberg\u27s--in his Five Pieces for Orchestra, op. 10, a product of the composer\u27s early “aphoristic” period (1908-1914). Aphorisms were brief and concise, and Webern took the aesthetic to the extreme with one movement comprised of only six measures. His op. 10 orchestration is rather avant-garde, including instruments not typically heard in a symphonic context, such as mandolin, guitar, and celesta. I discuss the organology of these instrumental families and analyze op. 10 from the unusual perspective of the mandolin\u27s history. My goal is to illuminate Webern\u27s sense of timbral experimentation within a strict musical process.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-arts/1018/thumbnail.jp
Rimsky-Korsakov\u27s Tsar Saltan and the Musical Journey of the Double-Named Russian
No full textDavid Whitaker, Jr., MUS303: Music History 2Faculty Mentor(s): Professor Carolyn Guzski, Music
During the nineteenth century, the Russian Romantic compositional scene reached its apex, contributing such major talents as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mikhail Glinka, and Anton Rubinstein. Opera was an immensely popular artistic import, and its creators were introducing innovative musical elements to pique the interest of new listeners. One composer has proven himself to be worthy of his sobriquet “the master of orchestration : Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908). He believed that classical music could be more expressive of specific national styles. One of his greatest and most beloved works, the fairy-tale opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, op. 57, contains the celebrated The Flight of the Bumblebee. With exotic instrumentation as part of a well-executed fusion of woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion, Rimsky-Korsakov proved himself a supremely creative musical innovator. He developed well beyond this experimental phase and forged a unique path in classical composition that had enormous influence into the 20th century. My objective is to demonstrate the artistic raison d\u27être of Rimsky-Korsakov and his musical goals in Tsar Saltan. I hope to reveal his phenomenal success as one of the most significant musical composers of the era of Russian Romantic nationalism.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/srcc-sp21-arts/1010/thumbnail.jp