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Maintenance of Healthy Habits at Binghamton University
Get PDFObesity is a significant issue that is known to cause many chronic illnesses/diseases. Why are obesity rates so high in the United States, specifically among young adults and adults? Are the habits of college students building a base of bad habits that lead to obesity? In order to answer these questions, students of SUNY Binghamton were surveyed to find more about their eating, sleeping, and exercise patterns. These three key factors will provide a basis on the overall health of students as they are the most important in obesity prevention. Results are expected to support the notion that the habits developed by college students are leading to overall poor health as a country. Additionally, results may show student’s healthy habits worsen as they progress through university.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1115/thumbnail.jp
Characterizing Biofilm Dispersion in the Gut Bacterium Enterococcus Faecalis
Get PDFBiofilm dispersion is a survival mechanism where bacteria transition to a planktonic lifestyle. Dispersion is not characterized in Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), a gut bacterium. In semi-batch cultures, E. faecalis formed steady state biofilms after 48 hours grown at 37°C in 10% Tryptic Soy Broth. Next, biofilm culture challenges with a 10-fold step increase in nutrients following 4 days of growth—prior to self-induced dispersion—resulted in statistically significant dispersion responses. To evaluate bile acids’ effect, dispersed cells were exposed to the primary and secondary bile acids cholic and lithocholic acid. Lithocholic acid retained biofilm growth during dispersion and thus may spur intestinal tract biofilm formation and preservation. Dose-finding assays were conducted with the oxazolidinone linezolid and glycopeptide vancomycin: E. faecalis displayed antibiotic tolerance to 50 µg/ml linezolid treatment, yielding a 0.5 log reduction. This study has revealed novel findings on the growth and dispersion response of E. faecalis biofilms.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1124/thumbnail.jp
Ethical Considerations of True-Crime Entertainment on Victims’ Loved Ones
Get PDFTrue-crime has become one of contemporary American media\u27s most popular entertainment genres. This paper examines the reasons behind our public fascination with true-crime and its implications, specifically regarding how it impacts victims’ loved ones. Through a critical analysis of three key forms of true-crime entertainment—dark tourism, film, and podcasts—this research will explore the ethical concerns surrounding the portrayal of crime-related tragedies as entertainment. While existing scholarship often dismisses the genre as inherently problematic, this mindset is unrealistic and unproductive. Instead, this paper advocates reforming its current structure and fostering a more socially responsible and ethical approach. Moreover, to reduce harm to victims’ loved ones rather than just entertaining, true-crime content can and should be shifted to raise awareness, cultivate empathy, and advocate for victims.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1134/thumbnail.jp
The Therapeutic Potential of Music
Get PDFMusic has long played a vital role in human life as a medium for communication, emotional expression, and cultural exchange. In recent years, growing attention has been given to its therapeutic potential, particularly in addressing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and neurological disorders. This study explores the intersection of music and mental health, investigating how musical elements such as tempo and rhythm contribute to emotional regulation and therapeutic efficacy. Through a comprehensive literature review and an original survey, this research aims to assess the effectiveness of music as a coping mechanism and compare its perceived benefits to other therapeutic strategies. Findings from this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of music’s role in mental health treatment and offer insights into standardizing and scaling music-based therapies. By highlighting music’s accessibility and cost-effectiveness, this study underscores music’s significance as a viable therapeutic tool in an increasingly mental health-conscious society.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1136/thumbnail.jp
Failing Together: Interactive Patterns of Problem-Solving between Youth and Educators in Informal STEM Environments
Get PDFIntegrating failure as a learning tool can help boost students\u27 creativity and problem-solving skills, though more research is needed to understand how to effectively apply this approach. This study analyzed failure-based problem-solving interactions between educators and learners during informal STEM activities in museum settings, focusing on how the educator’s experience influenced these exchanges. A total of 38 self-recorded videos of museum educators working with learners in various environments, including camps, drop-in exhibits, and classrooms was examined. The findings reveal that educators play a crucial role in guiding problem-solving through supportive methods like prompting, with more experienced educators fostering a more collaborative dynamic, while those with less experience tend to use more direct instruction. This study underscores the value of a collaborative approach, where educators act as expert guides, in supporting students\u27 creativity and problem-solving development through learning from failure.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1155/thumbnail.jp
Food Councils and Federal Committees: Community Responses to Inaction on Food Insecurity by Government
Get PDFThe issue of food insecurity in the United States is often overlooked, despite its destructive impact on vulnerable groups like children, racial minorities, and those in poverty. Non-white urban communities of color especially have significantly higher rates of household food insecurity due to systemic racism in food systems. Federal efforts have failed to resolve the issue, leaving it to local “food council” organizations that attempt to help through advocacy and charity. These groups face a difficult task: how can they work to mitigate food insecurity with limited community or charity resources, especially in underprivileged areas? This research compiles contemporary scholarly analysis of food insecurity across United States communities, collecting data from food councils across New York State to understand the causes and unique solutions each food council employs in their counties. This project aims to shape the discourse around and implementation of future policy.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1156/thumbnail.jp
Using Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analytic Approaches to Examine Commonly Used Religious and Spiritual Measures
Get PDFReligion and spirituality are important to many individuals, though the lack of agreement across definitions and measures make them somewhat complicated constructs to examine. This study analyzes several existing faith-based inventories. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed four major factors. Ultimately, our results suggest that there is a need for additional validation work on measures in this field to ensure more accurate measurement and to allow for better comparison of findings across studies.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1157/thumbnail.jp
Hospitalization Disparities Among Children with Sickle Cell Disease: The Significance of Race, Age, and Health Status
Get PDFSickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary disorder where red blood cells (RBCs) become rigid and sickle-shaped, causing vaso-occlusive crises and severe pain. SCD affects 100,000 Americans, with about 1 in 13 Black babies born with sickle cell trait (SCT). Using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) via IPUMS, this study analyzed SCD patients aged 0-19. Cross tabulations, ANOVA, and General Linear Model (GLM) analyses assessed hospitalization rates by race, age, and health status. Black/African American children had significantly higher hospitalization rates. Infants (0-2 years) had the highest hospitalization rate (mean = 1.37), while early childhood (3-6 years) had the lowest (mean = 1.10), with significant differences (p \u3c 0.001). Poor health status was strongly associated with increased hospitalizations (p \u3c 0.001). Black infants were found to be at the highest risk. Future studies should explore drug therapy efficacy across age groups to develop age-appropriate treatments and address hospitalization disparities.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1164/thumbnail.jp
Speech Language Pathologists and Pediatric Feeding: Bridging Practice and Evidence
Get PDFSpeech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in the assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, particularly within multidisciplinary teams. This systematic review explores current evidence regarding SLP knowledge, clinical practices, and collaborative approaches in pediatric feeding therapy, including care provided in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). A comprehensive search was conducted across Cochrane, Embase, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Boolean operators combined keywords such as pediatric feeding, speech-language pathologist, evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary approach, and pediatric dysphagia. Eligible studies included peer-reviewed and grey literature focusing on clinical interventions, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based outcomes. Data analysis is currently underway and aims to identify key practice patterns, knowledge gaps, and opportunities for standardization. This review will inform evidence-based recommendations for enhancing SLP roles in pediatric feeding management across clinical settings.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1173/thumbnail.jp
Storytelling for Survival: Climate Fiction and the Fight for Justice
Get PDFFiction has always played a critical role in shaping the public perceptions of climate change. Whether it be imaginary stories or contemporary fiction, climate narratives have expanded awareness and influenced societal attitudes toward the environmental crisis. This project examines how climate fiction informs perceptions of climate justice, focusing on what narratives have been the most effective, and what potential these strategies have to grow. Determining such will occur by analyzing selected works and searching for thematic patterns to look at their effectiveness in expanding public perception. This research highlights the role of fiction in shaping climate narratives, examining how it has framed the urgency of environmental responsibilities and inequalities as well as how it can align rather than diverge from contemporary climate justice discourse.https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2025/1184/thumbnail.jp