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Abstract sculpture, Australian Red Coolibah Burl, Figure 3
No full textAn abstract sculpture carved from a small piece of Australian Red Coolibah Burl. It is about 4.25 x2.75 x1.5 in size.https://orb.binghamton.edu/mathematical_sculptures/1634/thumbnail.jp
The Importance of Aquatec Paint in and Beyond the Art Sphere
Get PDFLeonard Bocour and Sam Golden, the founders of Bocour Artist Colors (the predecessor company to the Golden Artist Colors company of today) created the revolutionary paint Aquatec in the mid 20th century. Although today it is no longer eponymously recognized outside of specialized art spaces, partly due to the dominance of a competing product from the Liquitex brand, the prevalence of low-VOC polymer acrylic paints like Aquatec are at an all time high in the painted items of everyday use. The company\u27s refinement of their paint formulation from the densely pigmented but highly toxic antecedent paint to Aquatec, Magna, uncovers the motivations for and the beginnings of the non toxic paint movement. From professional artists, to concerned parents, and manufacturers using industrial coatings, there has been a growing and increasingly urgent interest in non-toxic and environmentally friendly paint options. The research into Aquatec paint’s creation and its subsequent loss of visibility unearths its significance as a lost fossil of modern day paint chemistry. Aquatec remains an important catalyst in the Golden Artist Colors company influencing subsequent innovations in paint formulations. Many of the paintings in the Bocour Collection donated to the Binghamton University Art Museum feature Aquatec’s versatility, evident in its stylistically diverse applications. Aquatec, I argue, should be understood as a defining innovation in paint chemistry that has had ramifications within, and far beyond, the art world.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1028/thumbnail.jp
Analysis of the Relationship Between Exercise, Diet, and Motivation
Get PDFThis research focuses on the relationship between exercise, motivation and diet, and their association with one another. The research was further specified by studying the relationship between frequent exercise, which was determined to be four times a week or more, and the motivation to consume a nutrient-rich diet. An anonymous online survey was administered through word of mouth, social media apps, and group chats in which we received 138 responses. The survey included basic demographic questions and questions on eating habits, exercise habits, and mental health. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. The study results supported the study’s hypothesis that those who exercise frequently are more motivated to eat a healthier diet overall. A healthy diet was defined as one which is high in flaxseed, whole grains, and fruits and low in fast food, caffeine and food high in sugar. There is a positive correlation between frequent exercise and one’s likelihood of keeping track of and accomplishing goals (r=0.228**). Similarly, there was a positive correlation between frequent exercise and one’s willpower (r=0.196*) and their ability to enforce change in their own life (r=0.181*). Overall, frequent exercise was found to be positively correlated with a balanced diet and increased motivation to accomplish goals and enforce change in one’s life.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1061/thumbnail.jp
Focus Groups with School Age Children for Development of a Pediatric Wellbeing Picture Scale
Get PDFThis poster addresses the use of focus groups with school age children for the development of a Pediatric Wellbeing Picture Scale. The purpose of this research was to develop a picture tool to screen for wellbeing in school-aged children. The research design utilized focus groups, however the design had to transition from face-to-face sessions to virtual. To maximize participation in the virtual environment, developmental stages of the children had to be considered. Children were asked to 1) review an existing tool and provide feedback on the images; and 2) validate the findings. Conducting focus groups with this population while using an online video platform posed many difficulties. Issues with recruitment, participation, obtaining parental consent via Qualtrics, and child assent via Zoom are discussed. Ways to assure fidelity of the project are reviewed. Practical lessons learned from performing research during a pandemic are presented.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1068/thumbnail.jp
Oh, We\u27re Just Talking : Operationalizing a Contemporary Dating Phenomenon
Get PDF“Just talking” is a new cultural phenomenon among emerging adults. The term seems to imply a relationship intentionally left without a label; however, it has yet to be explored by researchers. Guided by prior research indicating that this phase may lack labels, commitment, and exclusivity, this study attempted to define “just talking” as an intentionally ambiguous preliminary dating phase that lacks definitional consensus, since there is general disagreement on what it means when someone says that they are “just talking” to someone else. Through recruitment of 37 (Men: 13, Women: 22, Gender diverse: 2) college-aged students, a qualitative analysis was conducted through men-only, women-only, and mixed-gender focus groups. Focus group facilitators used a semi-structured interview guide designed to explore the progression, communication tactics, and intimacies of “just talking.” Focus groups were conducted via Zoom and recorded. The researchers analyzed transcripts from the focus groups into themes and codes meant to capture the essence of the “just talking” stage. Results indicate that the term “just talking” represents a relationship stage that is not yet a relationship but differs from a “hookup”. It is often more related to an emotional and intimate connection gained through daily communication than a casual physical encounter (hookup), more aligned with the traditional theme of courtship and less with college students’ adaption of hooking up without attachment.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1093/thumbnail.jp
Race and Gender’s Effect on the Prevalence and Perception of Mental Health in Athletes
Get PDFThe public and media are becoming increasingly focused on understanding mental health and the stigmas that prevent people from receiving professional help. Athletes are especially under scrutiny in this area, as they are expected to be “mentally strong” despite external and internal pressures. Recently, well-known professional athletes such as Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Naomi Osaka have spoken out in an effort to normalize athletes’ coping with mental health. While the best-known advocates compete in individual sports, all athletes may be susceptible to struggles and stigma. We are interested in exploring differences between team and individual sports, gender, and race in regard to attitudes surrounding mental health. Through a meta-analysis of academic and popular sources related to athletes\u27 mental health complemented by interviews with Binghamton University student-athletes involved in team sports, we explore the correlation between athletes’ identities and mental health. Of particular interest is whether an athlete\u27s race or gender affects the way the public responds when someone speaks out on these issues, as well as whether participating in individual or team sports is a factor. Do athletes feel free to be open about their struggles, or does stigma encourage silence? Given the prestige of athletes in American society, their advocacy has the potential to help normalize mental health on the same level as physical health.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1107/thumbnail.jp
The Association between ADHD Drug Misuse and Other Psycho-Substance Abuse
Get PDFAcross North America, the abuse of ADHD medication on college campuses has become an increasingly prevalent problem, as students are becoming more acquainted with their potential as study aid. Previous research has revealed that students who use ADHD medication in college are significantly more likely to develop a dependence on alcohol and other drugs than those who have never taken ADHD medication. The purpose of this study is to assess whether there is a relationship between ADHD medication use and other psycho-substance use such as depressants and stimulants. This study has collected survey responses from 761 undergraduate students from various US colleges. The survey included self-reported dietary patterns, mental and physical health, ADHD medication use, and perceptions regarding illicit study drug use. The anonymous survey was built in Google forms, data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient in SPSS, Version 26.0. Our data has indicated a significant positive correlation between illicit ADHD medication use with depressants and stimulants (caffeine) among college students. Our results support previous studies that described how a dysfunctional prefrontal cortex (PFC) is linked to impaired response inhibition and riskier decision making, such as the comorbid use of other stimulants and depressants. Thus, our results suggest that those who use ADHD medication may be inclined to abuse other substances as well. By addressing the abuse of study drugs on college campuses, we may hope to curtail the abuse of other prevalent substances among college populations.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2022/1117/thumbnail.jp
Torus Knot (2,3) Pau Rosa wood, Figure 2
No full textA (2,3) torus knots, trefoil knot carved on a torus, from a 2 x4 x4 block of Pau Rosa wood. It is 3.5 in diameter, 1.75 deep.https://orb.binghamton.edu/mathematical_sculptures/1652/thumbnail.jp