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Genes Affecting Intestinal Stem Cell Development Influence Longevity in Female Drosophila on a High Sugar Diet
Get PDFObesity and type two diabetes have become widely prevalent and for this reason it is of increasing importance to characterize the physiological toll of excess sugar consumption. Here we used the model organism, Drosophila melanogaster, to perform a genome wide association study (GWAS) for differences in longevity among females fed a high sugar diet. There were highly significant differences in survival among the 205 inbred lines we tested, indicating a genetic basis to survival. The GWAS identified nine genes overall. Three of these genes (headcase, wing blister and rau) affect the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal stem cells (ISCs). Proper ISC production and differentiation into immune progenitor cells is known to affect longevity. A healthy microbiota is also known to influence ISC development and high sugar diets are known to influence microbiomes. Thus, our works suggests a link between high sugar, a healthy microbiome and proper ISC production affecting longevity through allelic differences in the identified genes.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1018/thumbnail.jp
Culture Shock: A Study in Queer Exploration and Acceptance Through the College Transition for Binghamton University Students
Get PDFTransitioning from high school to college introduces a student to a host of new communities and freedoms, many of which are conducive to understanding and exploring queer (sensu lato) identity. Our objective is to discern what effects moving to college has on exploration and expression of queerness, in conjunction with how the student interacts with others in this new environment. We plan to accomplish this by conducting a series of interviews with queer or questioning Binghamton University students, primarily focusing on those in their first year of study. We seek to compile their individual experiences with the change in environment and its effect on them in regards to their identity or how they are able to explore and express it. These interviews will attempt to isolate key aspects of university life that could contribute to greater comfort or ability to explore queer identity in comparison to a pre-college environment. Some of the primary factors that we will address include an increased access to information regarding queer identity; exposure to different queer communities either through campus organizations or individuals; and the possibility of the campus community being a more accepting place for queer identities than the student’s pre-college community.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1031/thumbnail.jp
The Importance of The Hierarchy of Linguistic Varieties in Transnational #MeToo Literature Using Kristen Roupenian’s Short Story “Cat Person” as a Case Study
Get PDFIn 2017 during the height of the #MeToo movement, Kristen Roupenian’s short story “Cat Person” was published in The New Yorker and subsequently went viral online. On its surface, the story follows a bad date between a college student named Margot and a 34-year-old man named Robert, but subtly speaks to larger issues including sexual consent and a woman’s struggle for power in a patriarchal society. In her writing, the author adheres to the linguistic varieties expected of a short story author, but challenges those expected of a woman and a writer submitting to The New Yorker. Her decisions when following or breaking away from the linguistic norms in these categories were likely influenced by the social context of the #MeToo movement and are ultimately what made the story so successful and widely read. This phenomenon can be seen in examining the language choices of the author through a lens of feminist translation theory and short story theory. However, there are many instances in which the French translator Marguerite Capelle does not maintain a similar register or specific word choices indicative of the adherence to or deviation from one of the aforementioned linguistic varieties. The evidence exemplified in this paper suggests that perhaps there is more research needed about the hierarchy of linguistic varieties in transnational #MeToo literature.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1040/thumbnail.jp
Costume Design for She Kills Monsters
Get PDFI am proposing to show my work as a costume designer for She Kills Monsters, a drama-comedy play by Qui Nguyen. The story is about Agnes Evans, who loses her parents and sister Tilly to a car accident. The sisters did not have a good relationship growing up and Agnes is trying to make-up for that by trying to get to know Tilly better by playing a Dungeons & Dragons module that Tilly had written. A costume designer is not only a designer of clothing, but also a researcher. When a script is handed to a costume designer, they first analyze the play and then analyze the characters. There is a great deal of psychology used in a costume designer’s work when trying to design for a certain character. The writer sometimes gives an idea as to what they want to see but even then it is up to the designer to figure out exactly what a character needs. There is a reason behind why we put on certain clothes everyday—weather, mood, to impress someone, or the answer could be as simple as a pile of dirty laundry. As the costume designer for She Kills Monsters, I have done research to create both the gaming world according to Dungeons & Dragons as well as the reality set in the 1990s. My poster presentation will show my designs and how I arrived at them through research and will also talk about the kind of research a costume designer does.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1047/thumbnail.jp
Disguised Misogyny: A Deep Dive into Gendered Disinformation
Get PDFGendered Disinformation is a growing problem that lacks coverage in the media. We often hear of sexism, misogyny, and “fake news,” but many have not begun to understand the incredibly harmful effects of those problems combined. Gendered Disinformation is a specific type of disinformation that seeks to damage women in power by deeming them incapable of their positions through sharing sexist stereotypes and narratives. Through examing case studies involving specific female politicians and studying quantitative data, this paper seeks to understand the evolving territory of misogyny and technology. Similarly, I will be exploring what kinds of users create or share this kind of content, why others may believe it, and the ways in which one could identify a gendered post versus a political opinion.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1058/thumbnail.jp
Deer Population Management
Get PDFThe high density of deep population on campus at Binghamton University and in its surrounding neighborhoods is causing problems for ecosystem health, driver safety, and insurers, among others. The lack of deer management is an example of the political process exacerbating an environmental problem. There are management strategies that are proven to be effective measures that those in authority could be applying to the problem. The problem is not that science has not figured out how to properly manage the deer population; the problem is that politics has not figured out how to apply the science. Through interviews with actors involved in both the science of and politics of ecosystem management, this research highlights the gap between science and politics, and hopes to gain external validity by examining potential solutions that both sides may support. With better policy directed toward a more scientific approach to deer population management, the population would decrease to the levels necessary for healthier forests, less deer vehicle collisions, and less claims for insurance companies.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1064/thumbnail.jp
Investigating the Correlations Between Illicit ADHD Medication Use and Emotional Health
Get PDFPrescription stimulants, such as Adderall, are commonly used as long-term treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prolonged benefits seen by individuals with ADHD who have been prescribed Adderall include enhancement in focus, concentration, memory, and other executive functions. Many college students take Adderall illicitly to achieve these desired effects. When Adderall leaves the bloodstream, dopamine levels drop drastically, adversely affecting mood, appetite, and other physiological functions. The comorbidity of mental illnesses with ADHD and the effects of Adderall have been studied, but associations pertaining to mental health and unprescribed Adderall have not been explored. Therefore, the investigation of the comorbidities of emotional health with illicit Adderall usage fills a gap. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between illicit ADHD medication usage and emotional health of college students. This study gathered self-reported survey responses from 761 college students regarding experiences with ADHD medication along with diet, mental, emotional and physical health, and prior knowledge about illicit Adderall usage. The survey was built in Google Forms; data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient in SPSS, Version 26.0. Individuals reported feelings of restlessness, nervousness, hopelessness, worthlessness and depression based on a descriptive scale. Data indicated positive correlations between illicit Adderall usage and poor mental health. As Adderall is commonly abused by students not diagnosed with ADHD, minimal evidence exists indicating increased neurocognitive performance, suggesting emotional and mental health are negatively affected. This investigation supports previous conclusions that ADHD medication negatively impacts various emotions and mental health.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1069/thumbnail.jp
The Great Beach: Parallels Between Print and Paint
Get PDFA change in environment typically fosters a change in artistic expression. Jan Gelb, a printmaker-turned-painter, experienced this when she moved from working at Atelier 17 in New York City to living in isolation with her husband in a dune shack on the Peaked Hill Bars of, then remote, Provincetown. Prior to her relocation, Gelb had spearheaded the emergence of a group of artists, known as 14 Painter-Printmakers, that has been long associated with the avant-garde art movement in the US. However, during her time spent isolated in the dune shack, Jan Gelb radically transitioned from her life as a prominent printmaker to creating paintings of her newfound muse: her front yard. Gelb’s front yard was the beach, and to her, it was a monumental inspiration to her works. Indeed, the beach itself became integrated into her work, with specks of sand from the capricious dunes evident in her painting, The Great Beach: June Entering (CA 1960-1967). In my research, I argue that what might appear to be a radical shift from one form of art-making to another, does not, in Gelb\u27s case amount to a complete departure from printmaking. The layered process that is integral to printmaking is reflected also in her painting. Recognition of this continuity, I show, enables us to better understand her painting, while also acknowledging the significance of the impact of her new environment on her work.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1080/thumbnail.jp
How Does Outsourcing Dining Services Affect University Students?
Get PDFOutsourcing facilities on campus has become a popular method for cutting costs among universities nation-wide, especially among food services. Although its popularity continues to expand, the existing research done is limited and outdated. How does outsourcing dining services affect university students, especially student-workers? A number of surveys were conducted, done on the general student population regarding dining satisfaction overall. Along with that, a focus group, consisting of student workers. Also, to interview administration employees in order to pin-point the source of disconnect between them and the students, as well as the agreements made with student workers. Results have found that there is a major disconnect between administrators and students due to insufficient communication, along with an attempt to spend the least amount possible on the facilities. Student satisfaction becomes significantly lower when a university decides to outsource their facilities.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1091/thumbnail.jp