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L1 Influence on EFL Learners’ Use of English Collocations
Get PDFThe purpose of this literature review was to analyze and synthesize the most recent research about the first language (L1) influence on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ use of English collocations so as to shed some light on possible pedagogical intervention or change of teaching methods in the second language (L2) acquisition. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 10 research studies of various EFL settings (Chinese-2, Korean-2, Swedish-1, Chinese and Swedish-1, Japnese-1, Hebrew-1, Thai-1, and Turkish-1) from 2008 to 2022 were included for review. For comparison purposes, data from native English speakers were included as well. After analysis and synthesis from the data extraction matrix, seven categories of studies emerged based on varied L1. The results indicated that L1 plays a significant role in the recognition and use of English collocations for EFL learners. I concluded that understanding more about EFL students’ use of English collocations and the root cause of collocational errors, in this case, L1 influence or lexical transfer, may inform pedagogical intervention, which can help learners of English avoid making the same mistakes repetitively, thus improving accuracy, fluency, and proficiency in English language use in the future. Keywords: EFL, collocation, L1, influenc
Reflections from a Black instructor: teaching when the minority is the majority
Get PDFMost diversity work and equity courses are centered around majoritarian populations learning about minoritized communities. But what happens when the minority is the majority and diversity is the main topic of the course? This personal narrative essay highlights my previous experience teaching a course of all Black women as a self-identifying Black woman. My undergraduate experience has been the primary motivation for pursuing teaching, and I wanted to ensure that no one else had to encounter the turmoil and suffering I did as a young student. Diversity work is more complex than just acknowledging that different groups of people exist, rather it is a process of constant self-reflection, meditation, and practice that actively promotes healthy spaces. This essay illustrates how I demonstrated inclusivity in the classroom while showcasing reflections of my experience teaching a course where the minority was the majority. 
In their own time: Reflections on inclusive extension policies and student autonomy
Get PDFThis personal teaching narrative explores how the pandemic, and the toll it took on our students’ mental and physical health, pushed us to rethink our extension policies. We discuss pathways for developing inclusive extension policies that take into consideration students’ mental health and well-being by granting them both structure and flexibility.
The importance of Food to the Culture in Auvergne-Rhône Alpes
No full textIn this presentation, I explore the important role food plays in the region of Auvergne-Rhône Alpes with an oral presentation of the information obtained through research. Throughout history, food has played a large role in the culture within France and Auvergne-Rhône Alpes is no exception. With food, there is a large emphasis on Terroir, the idea that people use the produce of the environment they live. Auvergne-Rhône Alpes is known for its walnuts, chestnuts, and apricots which can be seen in many of the popular dishes in this region. This presentation will focus on how terroir plays a role in the food in this region in the past and today as well as the major sustainability practices
Program for the 2024 Mediated Minds Undergraduate Research Conference
No full textHere is the conference program, listing all the presenters including those that appear here in the Proceedings as well as those that presented only at the conference.  
Incorporating Citizen Science to Complete a Biodiversity Assessment for the City of Cincinnati
No full textRecord ID: 107
Program Affiliation: Capstone
Presentation Type: Video
Abstract: The Green Cincinnati Plan states that to understand the health of our ecosystems we must have a complete biodiversity assessment. In 2021 the Mill Creek Biodiversity Assessment was completed for The Midwest Biodiversity Institute. This assessment was focused on aquatic and semi-aquatic areas, leaving little information about other ecosystems in our city such as woodlands and pastures. There is a sizable gap in the knowledge of which species can be found in Cincinnati and the surrounding areas. Understanding specific species and their niches can help scientists understand the structure of local ecosystems, and better predict changes in them. My research question for this project is: What are the pros and cons of conducting a city wide biodiversity assessment using citizen science? Using public participation to identify and record local species could potentially lead to inaccurate or biased data being recorded. Finding the most effective way to gather data for a biodiversity assessment will be essential for this project to prosper.  
Creating a Neighborhood Recycling Workforce for Communities In Need of Recycling Education and Proper Usage
No full textRecord ID: 150
Program Affiliation: NA
Presentation Type: Video
Abstract: The amount of garbage waste that humans produce is increasingly becoming detrimental to Earth. Recycling is one way to reduce waste and that material is used to create new items. Although this is a helpful resource, there are many residents and workplaces that don\u27t have access to recycling bins, or the knowledge necessary for effective recycling readily available to them. Some districts and communities are lacking this resource, therefore my research question is: Can jobs be created to educate people in Cincinnati about recycling? Looking into other areas around the United States area in which they have already set up neighborhood recycling programs give ideas on whether certain areas in Cincinnati, or the whole of Cincinnati, could adopt similar action plans. In accordance with the Green Cincinnati Plan, under the priority action of Zero Waste and Recycling, communities in Cincinnati with potential can get ideas from other communities to set up neighborhood recycling workforces. These jobs can be made available to those who are living in the area, creating new job opportunities, which in turn can bring recycling education to the neighborhood. 
Use of Motivational Interviewing in Substance Use Counseling for Adolescents Coping with Addiction
No full textRecord ID: 170
Award(s): Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship
Program Affiliation: NA
Presentation Type: Video
Abstract: The adolescent years can be turbulent emotionally, socially, and biologically. The change from childhood to adolescence brings new challenges to maintaining one\u27s mental well-being, like social development, finding a sense of belonging, and in Erik Erikson\u27s developmental theory, finding a "sense of identity in occupation, sex roles, politics, and religion" (cortland.edu, n.d.). Some adolescents seek out brief relief from the emotional toll of adolescent development from alcohol and drugs. Other adolescents use alcohol and drugs and label their behavior as "fun". Regardless of the impetus, when the time comes that usage and using behavior becomes problematic, many methods of intervention are available to the willing helpers and clinicians that work to assist adolescents toward recovery. Of these many interventions, this team will study the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing as it is used to treat adolescents with substance abuse disorders in both group and individual settings. We will use a scoping review of peer-reviewed studies in PubMed, PsycNet, and Google Scholar, from the past two years to identify interventions that work and discuss areas of intervention that still need improvement for employing Motivational Interviewing based on research. We will present ideas for applying this technique to help adolescents and provide our ideas for moving research in this field ahead to assist adolescents and their families.  
Assessment of Cincinnati Incentive Programs: Building Reuse and Electrification
No full textRecord ID: 256
Award(s): Excellence in Research Communication
Program Affiliation: Capstone
Presentation Type: Podium
Abstract: In previous years, government sponsored programs offered incentives via paybacks to utility providers for undertaking energy efficiency projects in Ohio. However a gap has formed in the wake of Ohio House Bill 6 (HB6). Passed in July 2019, HB6 blunts Ohio\u27s Renewable Portfolio Standards and eliminates state sponsored funding for utility energy efficiency programs. This has created a landscape of conflicting interests between those who benefit and those who pay. With no consolidated source of funding, stakeholders including local government and corporate entities have begun to investigate alternative modes of financing sustainable development within the built environment of Cincinnati. Federal Grant opportunities and tax incentives from recent legislation such as the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act add urgency in the search for local policy solutions. This study hopes to shed light on two surmounting areas of interest within the City of Cincinnati; Green Banks and expedited permitting. The evaluation of these two focus areas will entail a feasibility assessment of potential incentives, locating key barriers in implementation, and data collection from participating government offices. The goal of this study is to support the City of Cincinnati\u27s Buildings and Energy departments in the creation of incentive programs for building retrofit and electrification. Successful program implementation may stimulate local economic growth and aid the City of Cincinnati\u27s mission of decarbonization through the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan
Avoiding Alarm Fatigue in Bedside Nursing
No full textRecord ID: 108
Award(s): Excellence in Research Communication
Program Affiliation: Capstone
Presentation Type: Poster
Abstract: In bedside nursing, nurses are experiencing an all-time high of burnout from alarm fatigue. The constant beeping and ringing of alarms is causing distress in bedside nurses and imposing a risk to patient safety. There is a strong consensus among bedside nurses that the constant beeping of alarms is causing feelings of burnout and frustration. The purpose of our project is to increase the bedside nurses\u27 knowledge level of changing alarm parameters to decrease alarm fatigue, nursing burnout, clinical workload, and patient harm. Altering alarm parameters specific to each patient will decrease the number of unnecessary alarms, eliminating alarm fatigue and helping maintain patient safety. We gave a few select registered nurses at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center Medical Intensive Care Unit an educated lecture on alarm fatigue, its effects, causes, and strategies on how to avoid it, such as changing alarm parameters. A pre and post-test consisting of 10 questions each was administered and allowed us to view if any knowledge was gained from the presentation. We also used a visibly appealing handout to aid in our education. Each nurse was given a handout and multiple were posted around the unit. Results pending. The outcome of our project will allow us to improve the well-being of bedside nurses and their patients