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Birds of the Air, Governance and Grant
No full textFor years, the safety of birds and abundance of native plants have been ignored by urban areas. As a result, billions of birds have died from window strikes and biodiversity has had a sharp decline. In order to increase awareness, we have created multiple, engaging events for students at Belmont University, including a tutorial on proper binocular use, an informative presentation on World Migratory Bird Day, and a bird bingo competition. We have supported our research and media teams to ensure promotion and purpose behind our project and fueled interest in environmental interest on campus. All of these events have been advertised as part of the Belmont Bird Club, which was founded by last year\u27s Honors students and currently run by us. Additionally, we have collaborated with various groups led by Belmont students and organizations focused on environmental awareness and conservation.
Beyond our involvement in these activities, we have taken on the responsibility of maintaining financial records and tracking all expenses to ensure that our events align with the missions outlined in our Audubon grant. We have also completed an annual report that is required of all Audubon campus affiliates. Doing so allows us to continue conservation work on campus and helps future generations of students continue our mission to make Nashville a more bird-friendly city
Predicting Athlete Performance Readiness Through Countermovement Jump Analysis
No full textThe aim of this project is to answer the research question: Can force plate measurements from a countermovement jump accurately predict an athlete\u27s performance readiness? To test this research question, Linear Discriminate Analysis, Random Forest, Receiver Operating Characteristic, and Principal Component Analysis models were built with Python in Visual Studio Code. These models used seven metrics to predict athlete readiness: Average Braking Force, Average Propulsive Power, Time to Takeoff, Left Average Braking Force, Right Average Braking Force, L|R Average Braking Force, and Peak Propulsive Power. Athlete readiness was classified by calculating the quintiles of the Jump Height values of all athletes. Overall, the results from this project demonstrate that the Hawkins Dynamic Force-Plate Countermovement Jump can predict athlete readiness with an average accuracy of 80.38% using the models outlined above
Broadcasting Bias: Exploring The Intersection of Media and Politics’ role in Polarization
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Understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act: Empowering Individuals and Businesses
Get PDFDive into the world of data privacy with our presentation on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This legislation grants Californians unprecedented control over their personal data. We\u27ll explore the key rights it provides, such as the ability to know what data is collected, to request its deletion, and to opt-out of the sale of data --- meaning consumers can direct businesses to stop selling their personal information, protecting their privacy from unwanted commercial use
We\u27ll also discuss the CCPA\u27s impact on businesses. The CCPA applies to for-profit businesses that collect personal data from California residents, do business in California, and meet specific thresholds. While the law primarily targets larger companies, small businesses that meet certain criteria must also comply, ensuring they handle consumer data responsibly
Enforcement of the CCPA is robust, with the California Attorney General and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) holding the authority to ensure compliance and impose penalties for violations
Join us to understand how this law empowers consumers and what businesses need to do to stay compliant
The Effects of Local Hometowns Environment Perception and Mental Health
No full textThe main point of this research is to identify reasons why people end up getting anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or other related symptoms. This is related to factors in their life, such as where they live, where they grew up, the people around them, their families, and their jobs. This survey-based research question is trying to uncover some of these factors on how the environment has an effect on mental health. Voluntary surveys of Belmont students collected perception data surrounding local environmental variables such as water and air quality, as well as emotional factors related to local environments. Preliminary data indicate a preference for most people have a positive perspective of their hometown environment
The Echoes of the Lost
No full textMy artwork will explore how the Lao Secret War caused suffering, both physical and emotional, and how people survived through trauma and displacement. I will also talk about how the war forced many people to leave their homes and how their stories have been left out of history. In this case, it would pertain towards my family, who went through the war, their self
AROMA-NCE: How Scent Affects Perceived Attraction
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Attraction seems to be influenced by various sensory cues such as visual, auditory, and olfactory influences. While past research has shown that odor has a significant effect on social and romantic attraction, the effect of various odors on perceived attractiveness is still an ongoing area of investigation. One of the greatest obstacles in the field is establishing how some odors, pleasant and unpleasant, influence attraction ratings under experimental settings.
This study examines the effects of scent on perceived attractiveness using a controlled experimental design. A total of 42 participants were divided into six separate conditions, and each group entered a room where a scent was diffused via an essential oil and diffuser. The scent conditions included a pleasant scent which was cinnamon, a no scent condition (neutral), and an unpleasant scent which was a body odor essential oil with two trials of each condition. Participants then completed a 15-minute survey where they rated AI-created faces on a scale from 1 (unattractive) to 10 (very attractive).
While data analysis is ongoing, we anticipate this study will lead to increased attraction associated with pleasant scents. This could provide insight into the psychological mechanisms that link olfactory cues with attraction. Findings from this research may contribute to broader discussions on the role of scent in social perception and biological processes. Further results and their implications will be presented upon completion of the study
Foster Care: The Retention Crisis
No full textThis project addresses complex vs. complicated problems in foster care, specifically the retention crisis. The project includes interviewing churches, outside organizations, and Belmont Innovation lab members to grasp why community and church involvement is vital to a foster family continuing to foster. We will begin by addressing a scholarly question, move to research, then a documentary video, and finally, a call to action. The research that was included in this presentation includes topics such as studies of complex vs. complicated problems, Human-Centered Design, action-based research, and church involvement in foster care throughout history.
The interviews included specific questions about the organization directly but also broad questions that addressed successes and room for improvement in the organization itself. Topics of the interviews include WRAP teams, the importance of community around foster families, and a call to action to members of society to be involved in this work. Whether churches or outside organizations, all participated in giving personal attributions to their passion and desire for the work to grow and succeed, as well as suggestions for how working with retention can be improved.
The call to action after research and development of knowledge includes a desire for students to be involved in the work with retention. This idea would consist of bringing students into this work through student engagement and organization that is hosted on college campuses. The organization will be crafted to students\u27 ability and lead them to grow connections with foster families and provide a source of community
Sprout
Get PDFSprout is a child development app crafted to encourage parents to use safer digital resources with their children and engage with them without needing technology. As technology becomes the dominant form of entertainment for children, the negative influence on a child’s development will only increase. This is exacerbated by parents’ use of technology and a lack of understanding between parents and the influence of technology on child development. Excessive technology use from a young age can result in a decline of play and executive functions, adverse effects on children\u27s language usage and cognitive abilities leading to a more difficult learning experience, and a lack of language development and reading abilities at a young age. It serves to target low-income caregivers who need more options for their children without a large financial or time commitment, caregivers trying to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies, and caregivers concerned about their child\u27s thinking and imaginative processes