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Equity and Access in STEM Through Supplemental Instruction – A Qualitative Study
No full textThe effects of Supplemental Instruction (SI) with Black and Hispanic STEM students to determine if this additional learning support will increase student grade point average (GPA), and retention rates while decreasing attrition rates at the research site. Aims at reducing the achievement gaps in marginalized students at the research site by enabling Black and Hispanic STEM students to achieve similarly with their White peers. The study will support the intentional need for academic skills enrichment which benefits at-risk students (Tinto, 2012). Urban two-year community colleges epitomize the drop out crisis (Kirp, 2019). Shift the disparities that negatively impact marginalized populations that reflect in attrition rates
Expanding and Improving UB's Concurrent University Enrollment (CUE) Program
No full textUB Rise 2025
Biology Department, Provost Office, School of EducationThe University of Bridgeport received a 2-year grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to expand its Concurrent University Enrollment (CUE) Program for public high school students, specifically those from low-income families, by 50% or by 100 students. In 2022–23, UB reported a total of 364 dual credit enrollments of which 141 were students from underserved families. For 2024–25 we are on track for expanding the program and planning for NACEP accreditation
Innovation, Technology, and Teacher Leadership Development Through Online Professional Development Courses in Saudi Arabia
No full textUB Rise 2025
School of Engineering and TechnologyThe purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between Online Professional Development (OPD) courses and their impact on technology integration, digital literacy, and teacher leadership development, with a focus on high school teachers in Saudi Arabia. The study aims to identify how OPD enhances educators' competencies and assess the technological and socio-cultural needs of the Saudi educational system. The objectives include evaluating the contribution of OPD courses in improving teachers’ ability to use digital tools, identifying the extent to which OPD supports structured technology implementation, and assessing the effectiveness of OPD in leadership competencies involving decision-making and peer mentorship
Campus Counseling: Identifying Underserved Student Mental Health Populations
No full textUB Rise 2025
Counseling ServicesIn order to determine whether the clientele served by Counseling Services during the 2024–2025 academic year is representative of the overall University of Bridgeport student population, Counseling Services developed metrics related to gender identity, race and ethnicity, international status, and level of study. These metrics are compared with official university data provided by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. This analysis supports the targeted development of future engagement initiatives aimed at reducing barriers to mental health treatment and addressing historical inequities in access to counseling services
The Landscape of Local Prosecutor Elections in the United States
No full textCollege of Science and Society
Department of Criminal Justice and Human Security
UB Rise 2025Even though most chief prosecutors in the U.S. are elected, we know very little about prosecutor elections. Given local prosecutors' broad discretionary power and their ability to influence mass incarceration and racial disparities in criminal case outcomes (Arora, 2018; Berdejo, 2018), it is important to obtain a better understanding of prosecutor elections. The limited research in this area finds that elections are uncompetitive (Hessick et al., 2023), casting doubt on the ability of prosecutor elections to lead to accountability and reform. To address this gap in the literature, we are building a national database spanning eight years that includes elected prosecutor demographic information, as well as election and jurisdiction information. Preliminary findings suggest that there are relatively few elections in which incumbent prosecutors are challenged, and incumbents and challengers are similar in terms of race, gender, and political affiliation
Causative Factors of Paraeducator Attrition and Retention (PEAR) Rates
No full textSchool of Education
UB Rise 2025The purpose of this study was to explore causative factors for paraeducator attrition and retention. The research question under study is: What are causative factors for unfavorable PEAR rates? Prior to conducting research, the following hypotheses were made: (1) Wage compensation is negatively correlated to paraeducator attrition. (2) Professional development (PD) is positively associated with paraeducator retention. The current research is justified because PEAR is directly linked to student achievement (Tillery et al., 2003). The United States (U.S.) ranked 34th out of 38 countries on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2022 (OECD, 2023). Concurrently, performance on the PISA dropped globally (OECD 2023)
Molecular Docking and Dynamics Simulations for Identifying Effective Antiviral Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2
No full textDepartment of Biomedical Engineering,
School of Engineering,
UB Rise 2025The study uses computational techniques, specifically molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations, to identify potential inhibitors for SARS-CoV-2. The study focuses on the human ACE2 receptor, which binds to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The aim is to identify the most effective binding scores for each drug, allowing a comparative analysis of their potencies against known antiviral agents. This approach aims to explore innovative drug candidates for natural COVID-19 treatments
Evaluating the Accessibility of the U.S. Department of Justice Website for Professionals and Public Use
No full textUB Rise 2025
College of Science and SocietyThe purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official website as a resource for understanding the department’s mission, organizational structure, activities, and impact. The study also undertakes a comparative analysis with other governmental websites, assesses the website’s influence on legal practices and public opinion, and provides actionable recommendations for enhancement
Bridgeport green festival: an accelerator success story
No full textUB Rise 2025
College of Engineering, Business and Education
Technology and Business ManagementThe Bridgeport Green Festival (BGF), scheduled for September 6th, is the brainchild of Shakeema Romero, whose background in Public Health and Education, along with her participation in the 2024 UB Accelerator as a “Startup” company, brought this vision to life. A key collaboration with a UB professor—who aligned his Summer 2024 business course—created an experiment for students to gain real-world experience in the early stages of festival planning and was instrumental in shaping the event. The BGF serves as a platform merging health, wellness, sustainability, and community engagement to foster healthier, more sustainable communities
Black Male College Student Persistence
No full textUB Rise 2025
College of Engineering, Business and Education
School of EducationHistorically, the undergraduate degree completion of Black males has been lower than that of Black females and all other race/gender groups. By 1975, Americans that attained a bachelor's degree earned 1.5 times more than individuals with a high school diploma. Black male college students are able to enroll in college, but the primary issue is helping them persist at these higher education institutions until graduation. The graduation rate for Black males has maintained this trend for over two decades