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Anime Lounge: MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1 hour, 26 minutes)
No full textEvery con or fest needs a few break away spaces to get away from the hub bub and just relax for a bit.
Take some time to chill in our Anime Lounge, where we will be screening Hayao Miyazaki\u27s My Neighbor Totoro.
We will be offering free popcorn, and you can grab a bubble tea or other specialty drink from our food truck vendor Far Out Boba out on the quad before settling in for the movie
Katie Douglas - 2nd Place, Undergraduate Division
No full textL-R: Brian Keith (Dean of Library Services), Katie Douglas, Jessica Zanton (BCAC Chair)https://thekeep.eiu.edu/lib_awards_2025_photos/1002/thumbnail.jp
Ozioma Esther Onuselogu - Acceptance Video
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Carbon Capture Deployment in U.S. Upstream Oil Fields: Engineering Feasibility and National Impact
Get PDFThe upstream oil and gas sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, particularly from extraction and initial processing activities. As the country accelerates its climate action under the Inflation Reduction Act and Net-Zero 2050 targets, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is increasingly viewed as a critical pathway for emissions mitigation in fossil fuel operations. This study investigates the technical and economic feasibility of deploying CCS technologies in U.S. upstream oil fields, using case studies from ExxonMobil-operated sites in Wyoming and Texas. A techno-economic analysis is conducted to evaluate carbon capture potential, energy requirements, infrastructure constraints, and cost per metric ton of carbon dioxide sequestered. Results show that CCS can reduce site-level emissions by up to 65 percent, with economic viability supported by federal incentives such as Section 45Q tax credit. The study also identifies geologically suitable storage formations near major production areas, highlighting the potential for regional scalability. Findings contribute to national decarbonization strategies and underscore the role of CCS in a low-carbon energy transition
Magic: The Gathering Tournament (Round 2)
No full textThe commander style Magic: The Gathering tournament continues with round 2 from 2 PM to 4 PM, concluding with announcements of winners and awarding of prizes, included the coveted Booth Cup. Pop-up Magic: The Gathering contests and board game demos are also available for passersby.
Check in with Bryce and Riley at the Cosmic Games vendor table for more information. ⚔️ Event Style Regular Commander (EDH) using the official MTG banned list Multiplayer pods (4-player preferred) Players must bring their own legal Commander decks Side-Pods: On-demand games all day with prize support Prizes (special thanks to Cosmic Games for prize donations) 1st – 4th: 1 Collector Booster Pack + 1 Limited Edition Cosmic Playmat + bonus prizes 5th – 8th: Additional Booster Packs All Participants: Receive a Booster Pack for Playing Prize tiers expand with attendance (e.g., up to 12th place if 28+ players) Drawings throughout the day: Dice sets, deck boxes, promo cards, tokens, and mor
Assessing the Role of Daily Thermal Fluctuations in the Performance of Mitochondrial Energy Transduction of the Centrarchid, Lepomis cyanellus
No full textFreshwater systems are affected by current climate extremes, forcing species found in these systems to withstand drastic changes in temperature. Temperature changes affect these organisms by altering their metabolic rate and energy balance. Increases in temperature can lead to an increase in oxygen consumption, which ultimately increases the need for more energy production. Mitochondrial energy transduction of green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) and many other fish species after a thermal insult, has hardly been explored. This study complements the limited research available on mitochondrial function in similar species, as they ignore the possibility of consecutive thermal events, which are becoming more common in the present. The objective of this study was to examine L. cyanellus response to temperature, achieved by acclimating specimens to either a constant 30ºC or a variable temperature regime ranging from 19ºC-28ºC on a diurnal basis. Assay temperature 30ºC was chosen as inland aquatic ecosystems have been shown to fluctuate 10ºC daily and nears the thermal maximum of L. cyanellus (Dai et al., 2022). Specimens were acclimated to 20ºC for 30 days to establish a common environment before the experiment. On day 31, experimental groups were subjected to their corresponding thermal regime. During the two weeks of experimentation, fish specimens were subsampled for liver mitochondrial isolation, from day 0, 5, 10, and 15. Purified liver isolation was obtained through homogenization and centrifugation of liver tissue to produce an isolated mitochondrial pellet. Mitochondrial function was assessed using a high-resolution respirometry system, where respiratory states were determined. Oxygen flux was monitored employing a substrate titration protocol at assay temperatures 15 ºC, 25 ºC, 28 ºC, 30 ºC, and 34ºC. Results varied across control specimens, but the variable thermal regime specimens displayed a lower uncoupled respiration, associated with proton conductance across the inner membrane and phosphorylation compared to the constant thermal regime. Respiration uncoupled from ATP production could benefit the cells in reducing oxidative stress, however this benefit also results in reduce efficiency of energy transduction as a tradeoff. Ultimately, energy-intensive processes such as somatic and reproductive growth could be challenged with the acclimation to current and forecasted thermal extremes
For Kids! Make It and Take It Activities
No full textThe Make It Take It stations offer multiple fun activities for kids!
Station 1: Read comics online with the library\u27s subscription to Comics Plus
Station 2: Make a Button or a Magnet! Use our button maker to make your very own superhero or comic themed button or magnet.
Station 3: Draw your own comic! Colored markers/pens/crayons, paper, and everything you need to draw your own adventure.
Station 4: Face Painting! Your little hero can get their face painted just like their favorite superhero