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Travel the World: VR Experience
Get PDFAn immersive virtual‑reality journey to iconic sites and everyday street scenes around the globe that lets participants “visit” new places and cultures in minutes
International Education Book Displays
No full textA curated library showcase of global literature, travel writing, and international affairs to spark new perspectives and reading lists
Northward Expansion of Mangroves: Drivers, Ecological Impacts, and Proposed Research
Get PDFCoastal wetland habitats, including mangroves and salt marshes, provide invaluable ecological and economic benefits to shorelines. However, climate changes, such as increases in temperature, the frequency and intensity of tropical storms, and sea level rise, pose major threats to these habitats. This study synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed studies published between 2009 and 2024 regarding mangrove migration and coastal wetland dynamics across the Gulf of Mexico and the southern Atlantic coast of North America. Literature focused on the northward and inland expansion of mangrove forests into salt marsh habitats using remote sensing data, as well as identifying environmental cues that drive these shifts. Reviewed studies showed evidence that mangrove expansion and poleward migration correlated with a reduction in hard freezes and propagule dispersal driven by tropical storms. Additionally, mangrove migration has begun encroaching on salt-marsh habitats, where mangroves are more likely to outcompete salt marshes in the event of rising sea levels. However, most studies lacked long-term climate records or high-resolution remote sensing data, limiting their ability to assess historical changes or predict future trends. To address these gaps, my research proposes using high-resolution remote sensing data and long-term climate data to confirm mangrove expansion and salt marsh conversion and evaluate the link to regional weather trends along the eastern coast of Florida. Loss of salt marsh habitat to mangroves impacts the functionality and resilience of coastal habitats in terms of fishery nurseries, carbon storage, biodiversity, and coastal erosion. Understanding the driving factors and implications of mangrove migration and expansion is crucial for conserving coastal wetlands and developing proper management and adaptation strategies under climate change
Asteroid Mining: The Next Big Thing or a Gimmick?
Get PDFAsteroid mining, a sci-fi concept that is rapidly emerging as a potential cornerstone for humanity\u27s expansion into space. This paper explores the economic, technological, and legal challenges of asteroid mining, by examining its feasibility, potential benefits, and other challenges that could hinder its development. Some argue that mining asteroids could provide essential resources and reduce dependency on Earth leading to sustainable space colonization, but critical challenges still remain. Through a review and rational comparison of recent advancements and setbacks, this paper presents an analysis of the potential of asteroid mining; findings suggest that while asteroid mining holds significant potential for the future of space exploration, it is hindered by unresolved challenges in technology, economics, and international law, which require further research and innovation
Global Footprint Fair
No full textMeet faculty leading Summer 2026 programs, compare destinations and curricula, and map a path to your own international experience
Study Abroad Application Night
No full textHands‑on help to choose a program, craft a strong application, and surface funding options—so students leave with real progress toward going abroad
BYOD: AI Revolution in Education – Beyond the Chatbot!
No full textThis session will look at a few AI tools that you can use for everything from course development, quick and easy simulations, daily tools, and much more. The only limitation is your own imagination
From Autonomy to Agency: The Evolution of Intelligent Mobility in CCAM
Get PDFConnected, Cooperative, and Autonomous Mobility (CCAM) is radically changing interactions among people, vehicles, and infrastructure by embedding digital intelligence and networked decision-making. The integration of artificial intelligence, robust data analytics, and sophisticated communication protocols is expanding transportation safety and convenience, but is also intensifying questions of ethical conduct, transparency, and system reliability
Navigating Perceptions: How Organizational Type and Message Source Affect Willingness to Fly in Automated Air Taxis
Get PDFA new era of transportation and business is beginning to emerge. Advanced air mobility (AAM), which uses highly automated aircraft that transport passengers and cargo in the underutilized, low-altitude airspace above and around urban areas, is rapidly becoming a reality (FAA, 2023). These new companies will utilize air taxis, which are automated, electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and will potentially foster a revolutionary new commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, it is not currently understood how the credibility of a message source or specific type of organization that owns and operates an automated air taxi company influences a customer’s willingness to fly in their aircraft. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between organizational types and messaging sources and their possible influences on willingness to fly in air taxis grounded in source credibility theory. Source credibility theory was introduced by Hovland et al.’s 1953 study and describes how perceived expertise and trustworthiness can influence how a person processes information and makes decisions. The research in this study consisted of a quantitative experimental analysis with a factorial survey design that assessed the main and interaction effects of organizational ownership and message source on willingness to fly. The independent variable of organization type was not statistically significant, F(2, 1348) = 2.63, p = .072, partial η2 = .004. The message source variable was not statistically significant, F(3, 1348) = 1.34, p = .261, partial η2 = .003. Lastly, the overall interaction effect between message source and organization type was not significant, F(6, 1348) = 1.581, p = .149, partial η2 = .007. The implications of these findings suggest that other factors, such as price and safety, may be more influential in a passenger’s willingness to fly. In a more practical sense, since there is not one statistically superior messaging source, AAM companies should focus on marketing and media strategies that are most suitable or best aligned to their company. Future research could be conducted utilizing in-person interviews in cities with proposed AAM operations, or previous studies could be updated when more specifics on trip price, safety features, and operations become publicly available