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The Bear Paw Wide-Grip
No full textSpinal cord injuries (SCI) affect millions worldwide every year. Injuries in the low cervical region (C5-C8), significantly limit hand function, grip strength, and range of motion. The Bear Paw addresses these impairments by developing a variable assistive grip device with a personalized fit for those with low cervical SCI. This work adopts a unique approach centered around functionality and autonomy with minimal hand movement requirements.
The Bear Paw includes a Wide-Grip prototype that supports users in performing activities of everyday life, such as dressing, shopping, and preparing food. This device is designed with an extra finger on the lateral side, or little finger side, of the hand, that mirrors the movement of the user’s thumb. The Bear Paw offers a 3–5-inch grip width, uses a glove as its base, and is compatible with a user’s own wheelchair gloves. The actuation elements allow the user to selectively open and close the device by touching the sensing element with the opposite hand or any other area of skin without the need for pressure or sustained touch. The prototype was developed with user-centered customization and is focused on safety, comfort, and accessibility. Testing the Bear Paw allowed proof of concept for this device across a range of ADLs
Candy Crush Saga
No full textThis project centered on the creation of a standalone, playable version of Candy Crush Saga, designed for low-cost electronic platforms. The primary objective was to explore the feasibility of replicating a complex, resource-intensive smartphone game on significantly less powerful hardware. Through meticulous optimization, the resulting build achieved a gameplay experience comparable to its high-end smartphone counterpart, despite a program footprint reduced by approximately two orders of magnitude. Key findings included mastering efficient algorithm design for resource-constrained environments, and the integration of individual contributions across diverse areas, the development of pixel-based graphics, the coding of core game mechanics, and the design and fabrication of a custom 3D-printed enclosure. A live demonstration will be available, showcasing the project\u27s functionality and the culmination of these individual efforts
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No full textFrankenstein (Student Production) 2025 Production Photo
No full textProvidence College Department of Theatre, Dance, & Film
Bowab Studio Theatre, Smith Center for the Arts
Frankenstein by Peggy Webling, Based on the novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Adapted and directed by Christina Schwab \u2725
February 7, 2025, 7:30pm
February 8, 2025, 2pm
Scenic Design, Lighting Design, & Properties Design, Kathryn Genest \u2725
Costume Design & Sound Design, Maisie Meehan \u2725
Faculty Advisor and Intimacy Coordinator, Erin Joy Schmidt
Vocal Coach, Megan Chang
Cast: Victor Moritz - Jude Larson; Henry Frankenstein - Owen Kruger; Dr. Waldman - Rodney Lopez; Baron Frankenstein - Gabe Joseph; Frankenstein - Kevin Bongiorno; Emilie Lavenza - Olivia Black; Baroness Frankenstein - Victoria Cannon; Katrine - Sara D\u27Andrea; Elizabeth - Madelyn Young
Photography by Peter Goldberghttps://digitalcommons.providence.edu/frankenstein_photos/1010/thumbnail.jp
The Effect of Free Agency and Luxury Tax on Competitive Balance in Major League Baseball
No full textSamuel Essery ’25, Quantitative Economics major
Faculty mentor: Dr. Fang Dong, Economics
This study investigates the effects of free agency and the luxury tax on competitive balance in Major League Baseball from 1975 to the present. Using time-series models in R and various panel regressions in Stata, the analysis explores trends in team winning percentages and payroll disparities. The results suggest that while free agency initially widened gaps in team performance, the introduction of the luxury tax helped reduce payroll inequality. Findings provide empirical insight into how league policies have shaped long-term parity
Socio-Cultural Curriculum to Enhance Learning: The Case of Pre-Service Teachers in a Classroom Assessment Course
No full textKaitlyn Fuoco ’26, English/Secondary Education major
Faculty mentor: Dr. Comfort Ateh, Secondary Education
This project examines pre-service teachers’ (PSTs) engagement in a socio-cultural curriculum aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skill in practicing inclusive assessment. The study considers the complexity of the education landscape arising from an increasing diversity in student population, which calls for inclusive pedagogy that allows every student to have access to knowledge regardless of socio-cultural background. The data collected included documents (lesson and unit plans, weekly teaching reflections and evaluations, etc.) that were coded based on socio-cultural themes and discussed through a validity lens. Findings show that engaging PSTs in a socio-cultural curriculum enhances their inclusive classroom assessment practice
Herman Melville’s Bartleby and a Critique of the Market Revolution
No full textEmma Williams ’25, History and English major
Faculty mentor: Dr. Steven Smith, Histor
