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Department of Dental Hygiene Class of 2015
No full textFirst row (left to right): Molly Dwyer, SADHA President; Linda Duongkhamhung, SADHA Secretary; Morgan Fulton, SADHA Treasurer; Victoria Martling, SADHA Class Representative, Kylie Patterson, SADHA Class RepresentativeSecond row (left to right): Lucretia Agee, Blair Askew, Lindsey Chambers, Bayleigh Clark, Ashley Coffee, Tri Do, Leah Ekeler, Sarah Evans, Mackenzie Fisher, Haley French, Staci HerringtonThird row (left to right): Megan Honas, Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Kelcee Lukert, Karlee Maffei, Cheryl McCall, Kelsie Meier, Jayme Ming, Yen Ngo, Maria Ocon, Ashley Ohnmacht, Jessica ReeseFourth row (left to right): Brandi Regier, Cristyn Rowe, Alyssa Ruff, Natalie Russell; Kylee Schild, Estefany Tabb, Camille Tullis, Jessica Unruh, Crystal VoylesDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only
Experimental investigation of a variable collective pitch propeller at incidence
No full textThis article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).We extend our experiments on fixed-pitch propellers in forward flight at various incidence angles with respect to the freestream, to a propeller with variable collective pitch. Different combinations of blade pitch, incidence angle, and flight speed were tested at the University of Dayton Low-Speed Wind Tunnel in an open-jet test section. All six components of force and moment were measured, at incidence angles of -10 to 20 degrees. A higher thrust, power consumption, pitching moment, and yawing moment are measured at higher incidence angles, which agrees with the previous study and literature. We suggest curve fits to capture dependency on collective pitch, advance ratio, and incidence angle, for reduction to stability derivatives, and for prediction of trends beyond just the classical thrust/torque/power coefficients. © 2025, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. All rights reserved
Strategic insights from simulation gaming of AI race dynamics
No full textThis is an open access article under the CC BY license.We present insights from `Intelligence Rising’, a scenario exploration exercise about possible AI futures. Drawing on the experiences of facilitators who have overseen 43 games over a four-year period, we illuminate recurring patterns, strategies, and decision-making processes observed during gameplay. Our analysis reveals key strategic considerations about AI development trajectories in this simulated environment, including: the destabilising effects of AI races, the crucial role of international cooperation in mitigating catastrophic risks, the challenges of aligning corporate and national interests, and the potential for rapid, transformative change in AI capabilities. We highlight places where we believe the game has been effective in exposing participants to the complexities and uncertainties inherent in AI governance. Key recurring gameplay themes include the emergence of international agreements, challenges to the robustness of such agreements, the critical role of cybersecurity in AI development, and the potential for unexpected crises to dramatically alter AI trajectories. By documenting these insights, we aim to provide valuable foresight for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers navigating the complex landscape of AI development and governance. © 2025 The AuthorsLong Term Future FundFunding for the research conducted in this paper was initially provided by the Long Term Future Fund (Effective Ventures), and subsequent funding has been provided by a donation from Ramana Kumar
Three neurocognitive mobile applications: Perception of usability in adults with and without Parkinson's disease
No full text1st place award winner in the poster presentations at the 21st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 11, 2025.Research completed in the Department of Human Performance Studies, College of Applied Studies; Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions; Department of Sport Management, College of Applied Studies; and Department of Psychology, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.INTRODUCTION: Mobile applications are increasingly used to assess neurocognitive function, yet their usability may vary depending on the delivery platform and the user's motor abilities.
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the perceived usability of three distinct neurocognitive applications among older adults with and without Parkinson's Disease (PD).
METHODS: Twenty-five participants (10 females, 15 males; aged 57–81 years) were divided into two groups: individuals without PD (n = 11; M = 70.36 ± 6.87 years) and individuals with PD (n = 14; M = 72.64 ± 4.55 years). Each participant completed three trials (baseline, week 2, week 4) using three different applications: Sway Cognition on a smartphone (App 1), ImPACT QT on a tablet (App 2), and Reflexion Edge on a large touchscreen monitor (App 3). After each session, participants rated the perceived level of difficulty (PLD) for each application and ranked their overall preference.
RESULTS: Two 3×3×2 repeated measures ANOVAs were conducted to analyze PLD and application preference across time and groups. A significant main effect was found for application type on PLD, F(1.501, 16) = 6.354, p = 0.01, ηp² = 0.28, power = 0.79, with no significant differences across trials or between groups. Post-hoc analyses indicated that the smartphone (App 1, p = 0.01) and tablet (App 2, p = 0.02) applications were rated as significantly easier to use than the touchscreen monitor (App 3) by non-PD participants. A significant main effect was also found for application preference, F(1.966, 16) = 14.884, p < 0.001, ηp² = 0.48, power = 0.99, with App 1 being the most preferred overall, followed by App 2, and App 3 being the least preferred. These preferences were consistent across both groups.
CONCLUSION: While all participants showed a clear preference for the smartphone and tablet-based applications over the touchscreen monitor, no group differences were found based on PD status. These findings suggest that, regardless of neurological condition, applications on smaller devices may offer greater perceived ease of use in neurocognitive testing. Future research could explore how specific design features and motor control demands influence usability perceptions.Graduate School, Academic Affairs, University Librarie
Department of Dental Hygiene Class of 1993
No full textFirst row (left to right): Barbara Gonzalez, Assistant Professor; Pamela Bumpurs, Clinical Coordinator; Diane Huntley, Associate Professor; David May, Supervising Dentist; Margaret Minneman, Assistant Professor; Salme Lavigne, Program Director; Chris Mar, Supervising Dentist; Mary Jo Nigg, LecturerSecond row (left to right): Barbara McCurry, Clinical Instructor; Debhra Cunday, President; Terran Woolley, Vice President; Jane Criser, Clinical InstructorThird row (left to right): Janet Alexander, Martin A. Alvarado, Leanna Jinks, Student Liaison; Kelsey Reynolds, Secretary/Treasurer; Kerri Brown, Susan BoeseFourth row (left to right): Monica Corr, Jaclynn Enochs, Kim Hladik, Christa Kinderknecht, Linda McCabe, Janice Mowat, Mary R. Page, Connie RegierFifth row (left to right): Rebecca Roberts, Lisa Saylor, Neva Waldron, Martha Walker, Christine Wickhham, Yvonne Williams, Penny WisdomDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only
2025-2026 University Staff Senate standing committees
No full text(2025-2026 Staff Senate Committees): Awards & recognition -- Communication & website -- Election -- Policy review -- Professional development & service -- Shocker Strive Conference -- Scholarship -- (Campus/University Committee Representatives): Academic Forum -- Budget Advisory Committee -- Human Resources meeting -- Legislative update -- Library Appeals Committee -- Parking appeals committee -- Parking & traffic policy -- VP Finance and Admin one-on-one -- President executive constituency heads -- President's one-on-one -- RSC Board of Directors -- UPS & USS Council (KBOR
Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry graduates 2009-2010
No full textGroup photo: Dr. Dexter Woods (middle of the group; rest unknown)Digitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions
Fighting pain with pain: Pain modulation through resistance exercise
No full textPoster and abstract presented at the FYRE in STEM Showcase, 2025.Research project completed at the Department of Human Performance Studies.Conditioned pain modulation (CPM) is the inhibitory bodily response to a secondary painful stimulus delivered at a different region of the body. It has been hypothesized that pain during exercise may be one of the mechanisms resulting in exercise induced hypoalgesia (EIH). Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the relationship between CPM and EIH following blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise. During the first visit, participants completed an ischemic pain task which involved occluding blood flow during submaximal isometric hand grip exercise until a pain rating of 7/10 was achieved. Pain pressure threshold (PPT) of the non-exercising biceps brachii was completed pre- and post-exercise. The difference between the two values was used to quantify CPM. During intervention visits, participants complete 4 sets of leg extensions using high load (70% of one repetition maximum [1RM]), low load (30% of 1RM) with BFR, or a control (no load) intervention. PPT was assessed pre-exercise and 0-, 30- and 60-minutes post-exercise. The current sample is small so no statistical analysis were completed, however current trends suggest that CPM may explain initial changes in PPT but may not be related to prolonged increases in PPT. These data suggests that different mechanisms may be associated with acute versus prolonged EIH responses. Results of present investigation suggest that resistance exercise can be an effective pain management modality and that the strongest responses occur immediately after the exercise intervention
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No full textPersonal and not-profit use only. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.On photo: left to right - top row: Marsha Standiford, Margaret Bishop, Kathy Mason, Lori Cureton, Kathy Boeckman, Lydia Loo, Sharon LongSecond row (left to right): Julie Hastings, Lea BowmanThird row (left to right): Julanne McCarthy, Whitney Hummer, Connie Grady, Jeanne Walker, Anne Miller, Kara Gengler, Carolyn FryeFourth row (left to right): Joyce Nachtigall, Becky Korosac, Harriet A. Taves, Teresa Sprague, Jeanette Kilmer, Mary SnyderDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group