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The Reflection of my Barrier
Get PDFMy show " The Reflection of My Barrier" is about the process of finding out who I am as a person that is transitioning into adulthood; By looking at other people and using reflections to think about the past, while using my car to move forwardPurchase College SUNYPhotographyBachelor of Fine ArtsPape, Ada
64 Bars
No full textSet in the birthplace of Hip-Hop, 64 Bars follows three ambitious, college-aged women from New York City – Amaya, Mikayla, and Brianna – who once shared a dream but now walk separate paths in pursuit of musical stardom.
Back in high school, they were inseparable: Amaya, the witty lyricist with a poet's soul; Mikayla, the quiet genius behind the beats; and Brianna, the charismatic performer who brought their sound to life and owned the stage. Together, they were a force. But cracks began to form when Mikayla and Brianna had a falling out, severing the group's creative chemistry. Amaya, caught in the middle, tried to maintain ties with both – writing lyrics for Brianna while still supporting Mikayla behind the scenes.
Now in college and chasing solo careers, the tension boils over. Amaya decides to step into the spotlight and make music for herself, tired of being the unseen writer behind someone else's voice. Her decision sends shockwaves through their already fractured dynamic, especially with Brianna, who views Amaya's move as a betrayal and ends their friendship.
64 Bars tracks each woman's rise – and stumbles – as they navigate the cutthroat world of NYC's music industry. Mikayla, still reeling from her split with Brianna, finds a new sound and starts building her name as a solo producer. Brianna, driven and determined to stay on top, fights to maintain her spotlight without Amaya's lyrics. And Amaya, for the first time, learns to not only use her voice, but embrace it.Purchase College SUNYPlaywriting and ScreenwritingBachelor of ArtsPomerantz, Edwar
Romanticize This: The Glorification of Mental Illness
No full textGrowing up with the rise of the internet and social media, it is very easy to make anything and everything appear "trendy". This can diminish the serious struggles people go through on a daily basis, especially one that affects millions each day. This body of works aims to comment on this, highlighting the rawness of what it is like to live each day while suffering from depression and anxiety.Purchase College SUNYPhotographyBachelor of Fine ArtsPape, Ada
A Delicate Instance
Get PDFA Delicate Instance' uses digital photography, pinhole imagery, and darkroom photograms to explore the idea of impermanence while capturing the human trace drawn by time, memory, decay, and existence.Purchase College SUNYPhotographyBachelor of Fine ArtsPape, Ada
A Master’s Thesis Presented to the College of Arts & Sciences, Information Design & Technology State University of New York Institute of Technology Utica, NY In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science Degree
Get PDFThis thesis explores the use of UX and UI principles through the development of a mobile
application that supports artists and hobbyists in managing and tracking their art supplies.
Guided by the Design Thinking process, this project is both a practical exploration of user
centered design and a way for me to grow as a designer. By addressing a common organizational
challenge faced by artists, the study uses a case-based approach to create a solution that is
intuitive and visually balanced. The final deliverable is a functional prototype created in Figma,
shaped by insights from competitive analysis and visual design considerations. This work is both
a professional case study and a reflection of my development as a designer, demonstrating how
creative problem solving can be applied to real needs through mobile design.NASUNY Polytechnic InstituteDepartment of Information Design & TechnologyMSLizardi, Ryan, Ph. DJofre, Ana, Ph.
Comparative effectiveness of anterior and posterior approaches for interscalene brachial plexus block: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Get PDFIntroduction: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Blocks (ISBPB) are highly effective forms of anesthesia for surgeries involving the upper arm, shoulder, and neck. Recently, there has been a growing interest in comparing the advantages and limitations of the anterior and posterior approaches.
Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine whether the anterior or posterior approach to ISBPB offers a clinical advantage regarding complete block rates and time to block completion. We included randomized controlled trials comparing the anterior and posterior techniques for ISBPB while excluding studies with overlapping populations, comparisons of blocks other than interscalene, and articles written in a non-English language.
Results: The search strategy identified 2229 articles, of which six Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. A total of 414 patients were included, with 210 patients in the anterior group and 204 in the posterior group. The Odds Ratio (OR) for a complete sensory block between the two techniques did not reach statistical significance (OR = 0.56 [0.20, 1.58], 95% CI, p = 0.27). Similarly, the Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) for the time to complete the block also did not reach statistical significance (SMD: -0.77 [-2.12, 0.59], 95% CI, p = 0.27). Heterogeneity for complete block was not significant (I2 = 0%), while procedure time showed high heterogeneity (I2 = 97%).
Conclusion: Both techniques have shown effectiveness in providing surgical analgesia. The choice of technique should be determined by the provider's comfort and proficiency, as well as ensuring the highest level of safety for the patient.VoRSUNY DownstateAnesthesiologyN/
One Year Later: AAC&U Institute on Open Educational Resources – Lessons Learned
No full textThis session reviewed Brockport's work with the American Association of Colleges and Universities sponsored 2023-24 Institute on Open Educational Resources and efforts since then to keep the OER program growing. This virtual year-long faculty professional development initiative featured sessions with national leaders and change makers. The Brockport cohort team included four instructional faculty and one librarian, who with others, provided the basis for a campus faculty learning community to provide support and advocacy for using OER. In the year since then (2024-2025), faculty in the cohort received a SUNY IITG grant to study OER and AI, published scholarly articles, made presentations and videos to enhance outreach, created the first "Open Access Excellence and Impact" Award and more. A Spring 2024 faculty survey indicated desire for additional practical how-to workshops related to OER, open access, and open pedagogy, providing a path for future efforts. NASUNY BrockportDrake Memorial LibraryN/
I wanted to be an Olsen twin: exploring the sister-sister relationships through a master narrative framework.
Get PDFThis qualitative study explores the nuanced dynamics of sister-sister relationships and their impact on personal identity development during emerging adulthood. Using in-depth interviews with 15 participants and a thematic analysis approach, the research investigates how familial labels, societal expectations, and cultural ideals shape the lived experience of sisterhood. Grounded in the Master Narrative Framework, the study examines how dominant cultural narratives, such as the portrayal of sisters as naturally close, supportive, and emotionally attuned, often conflict with participants' real-life experiences. A central focus of the analysis is the role of familial labeling, wherein participants were assigned roles such as “the smart one,” “the rebel,” or “the sensitive one.” These labels, often imposed during childhood and reinforced through family dynamics, had lasting effects on self-concept, sibling closeness, and emotional wellbeing. Themes of comparative identity, bonding, representation, and evolving roles revealed how sisters internalize or resist these labels, and how they navigate expectations of closeness and care across developmental transitions. The findings underscore that sister relationships are not inherently harmonious but are complex, emotionally charged, and deeply embedded in broader societal narratives. By centering these personal stories, this study contributes to a more layered understanding of sisterhood, one that moves beyond idealized notions to highlight the interplay of cultural scripts, family dynamics, and personal identity.NASUNY College at New PaltzPsychologyMSHolmes, TabithaHirshorn, ElizabethWice, Matthe