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Pacific Libraries Generative AI Series – What is Generative AI? (Session 1)
No full textNavigate the World of Generative AI: A Student-Focused Workshop Series
This three-part video series, developed by University of the Pacific Library & Learning Center, offers students a comprehensive introduction to generative AI technology. From understanding the basics to exploring practical applications and ethical considerations, these workshops provide the essential knowledge needed to use AI tools responsibly in your academic journey at Pacific.
Workshop Series Includes: What is Generative AI? - Demystify the technology behind AI tools like ChatGPT Risk Impacts or Harm Considerations - Explore the ethical implications and potential pitfalls of AI use Tools and Discussion of Use - Discover practical applications and best practices for academic work
Each concise session is designed to build your AI literacy and confidence while ensuring responsible engagement with these emerging technologies
Pacific RxTracts - April 2025
No full textArticles: FDA Approves Miudella: First New Hormone-Free IUD in Over 40 Years First Treatment for Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Approved Presepsin: A New Biomarker for Assessing Cardiovascular Disease New Insights into Severe NOWS Prediction Myasthenia Gravis: Nipocalimab, a Potential Add-on Therapy ARF/ARDS Concern with Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in Youth Hormone Replacement Therapy: Beneficial for Managing Menopausal Symptoms Long-Term? Esketamine Shows Promise in Preventing Postpartum Depression After Cesarean Delivery From One Week to One Hour: FDA Approves Label Changes for Sublocade Rapid Induction in Patients with Moderate to Severe Opioid Use Disorder Repurposing Semaglutide: A Novel Approach to Alcohol Use Disorder Treating Neuropathic Pain: Pregabalin vs. Gabapentin Trastuzumab Rezetecan in HER2-Mutant NSCLC: Promising Phase 2 Trial Results FDA Approval for Symptomatic Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor Protecting HIV Patients with Alternative HepB Vaccines FDA Approval of New Meningococcal Vaccination Has Greater Serogroup Coveragehttps://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/rx-tracts/1005/thumbnail.jp
Eye to Eye
No full textWhile studying graphic design at the University of the Pacific, the biggest challenge that I came across was communication. As artists and designers, we use communication throughout every aspect of our lives, whether it is in conversations with clients, the collaboration of ideas with other creatives, or even the delivery of a central message in our designs. Likewise, it does not stop at graphic design – every living being, even plants, must use some form of communication, that is, if they wish to be understood. Because it is such an important aspect of all of our lives, everyone should treat communication with delicacy.
Eye to Eye is an experimental typography project that explores the laboriousness of communication. When we have conversations, it is extremely difficult to communicate precisely and accurately, and it is even more challenging to completely understand the person you are conversing with. Additionally, we are constantly battling distractions. For example, the interruption of literal noise or even the intrusions of our own thoughts and memories create obstacles for us when conversing. My exploration highlights the layered nature of conversations and how viewing from different perspectives warps and manipulates our perception.
If we wish to not only communicate, but to listen, understand, and empathize with one another, the first step is self-awareness: It’s a day’s work to see eye to eye
Interwoven
No full textInterwoven explores the balance between creation and destruction, light and darkness, and the interconnected cycles of existence. This series consists of five statue heads/torsos representing elemental forces and an iridescent spider web installation with handmade beaded spiders, symbolizing the unseen threads that bind us. Each statue embodies a fundamental force. Water represents life’s origin and destruction, inspired by coral bleaching. Stars mirror life’s cycle, from creation to collapse. Heaven reflects the pursuit of harmony through growth and struggle, while Hell symbolizes transformation through suffering. Nature embodies balance, where life and death sustain each other. Together, they illustrate the eternal cycle of existence. The spider web installation, made from fishing lines, mica powder, hot glue, and beads, symbolizes life’s fragile yet resilient connections. The spider, an ancient symbol of fate, represents the forces shaping our journey. Iridescence reflects shifting perspectives, emphasizing life’s fleeting beauty. Interwoven invites reflection on the inevitability of change, the role of suffering in growth, and the interconnectedness of all things
La Historia Trasciende más allá de La Muerte
No full textWelcome to my collection, My name is Melary Alcazar Garcia and I created two different collections of works inspired by my culture. During my years at Delta, I was part of the Puente program where I took various classes including a Mexican-American class where I learned about my heritage. The class focused on the struggles my ancestors had to go through along with the passion for our culture, and the fight people before me had to take so I could be where I am today. Since then, my art has been solely dedicated and derived from the warriors who won the war to make their dreams into a reality. Starting with my first collection, I created a series of realism portraits made with graphite pencils and colored with oil pastels on an acrylic background on a wood canvas. This series of works is titled “Black, White, and Colored Again” to commemorate the people whose beliefs were so strong that they made them real. The people in the portraits include the brown berets, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, the Zoot Suits, and the people today fighting our current world problems. As for my second set of works, they are a celebration of our culture and history to remind us of the power and passion that we derive from. It is a painting of acrylic on canvas and the pair is titled “La Historia Trasciende más allá de La Muerte” and inspired by the legend “La Leyenda de la Mujer Dormida”; Where two star-crossed lovers were separated by war, class ranks, and then death. The portraits not only show them side by side, but they also show their passion and longing for each other, even after death. Both pieces of work were not only derived from my passion for my roots, but also out of awareness for the injustices currently happening across our nation
Fostering Environmental Sustainability
No full textThis initiative, Fostering Environmental Sustainability, developed through our service with Public Health Advocates, is all about raising awareness and getting the people of Stockton, especially our young adults, involved in addressing important environmental and community issues. By teaching youth about the challenges we face today, we aim to provide them with the tools to make a real difference and become leaders who take meaningful action. Our group focused on creating and facilitating school assemblies, classroom presentations, and interactive workshops, as well as designing visually appealing flyers, posters, and social media content to better engage students. In addition, we partnered with local organizations and policymakers to introduce youth-led initiatives and provided educational sessions on how to effectively speak up and advocate for change. To support these efforts, we examined how young people typically access information and what drives them to get involved; this allowed us to tailor our strategies for greater impact. This initiative is about shaping a more informed, active, and engaged group of young people who are ready to build a healthier, more sustainable future
Creating a Sustainable Garden at Tully C. Knoles
No full textThis project will create a sustainable garden at Tully C. Knoles Elementary School, giving K-8 students a hands-on learning experience with gardening. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to take care of plants, use sustainable methods, and understand the benefits of growing fresh vegetables. The goal is to give students, especially those who may not have had the chance to garden before, an opportunity to connect with nature and develop a sense of responsibility and teamwork. The project will follow a step-by-step plan, starting with clearing weeds, preparing the soil, and planting seeds, followed by regular care to keep the garden healthy. A long-term plan will be put in place to make sure the garden lasts for years, with different classes taking turns to help maintain it. Volunteers, teachers, and school funding will support the project by providing materials such as soil, seeds, tools, and a watering system. The timeline includes preparing the garden in February, planting and student activities in March, school events for Earth Day in April, and final steps in May to keep the garden sustainable for the future. This project will not only make the school more beautiful but also teach students valuable lessons about nature, teamwork, and taking care of the environment
Analysis of Monte Carlo simulations of Quantum Spin Models
No full textThe purpose of this project is to examine various models of quantum magnetism, such as the Ising and Potts models, using Monte Carlo simulations to study how they are affected by temperature, and to apply various statistical techniques to analyze the numerical data from both. The Ising model, in particular, is used to study the phase transition of a ferromagnet at a certain temperature, where quantum spins are represented as points on a square lattice with two possible states, while the Potts model generalizes the spins to a larger number of states. Throughout this project I will describe the spin models I used and compare different possible Monte Carlo algorithms. I will also explain how I analyzed the data near the phase transition, using techniques such as Akaike Information Criterion and finite-size scaling
Transparent Artificial Soil as a Medium for Root Phenotyping and Plant-Bacteria Studies
No full textOften used in plant growth studies, root phenotyping is an essential technique to understand plant development in response to varying conditions. This technique is also used to evaluate the benefits of plant growth-promoting (PGP) bacteria on plant growth over time. Traditional phenotyping methods in regular soil often require uprooting, which can damage root structures and limit longitudinal studies. Using regular soil also reduces control over the conditions or nutrients in which the plants develop. One potential solution to these problems is transparent artificial soil, a medium that facilitates non-destructive root phenotyping. Using transparent artificial soils enables researchers to observe root systems in situ over time, reducing disturbance and allowing developmental root studies of the same organism. It can also maintain and give the necessary nutrients for root development. Our aim is to research and optimize a transparent soil recipe and fabrication process to enhance the reproducibility and accessibility of our plant-microbe interaction studies. Transparent beads were created by adding an alginic acid:gellan gum mixture to magnesium chloride, creating spherical gel beads. The success of the beads for root phenotyping was evaluated by comparing the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana in regular soil versus artificial soil. Artificial soil containing the PGP rhizobacteria Variovorax was also evaluated for its success in promoting plant growth in these new conditions. The recipe and technique we developed through this project are crucial to advancing non-invasive root imaging methods, offering a valuable tool for studying plant-microbe interactions and root system dynamics for future experiments
The effects of diet on the development of Túngara frog tadpoles
No full textThe larval development of many animals can be influenced by environmental factors including water quality, temperature, food availability and diet. Altering any of these factors can either accelerate or decelerate the developmental rate and growth rate of tadpoles. In this study, we examined how differences in diet would affect túngara frog tadpoles’ growth and time to metamorphosis. Three treatments, with 12 enclosures in each, were set up for a total of 36 enclosures, each containing a single tadpole. The treatments varied in tadpoles being fed with fish flakes (high protein, low fiber), tadpole feed (low protein, high fiber), or a 1:1 combination of both. The length and body mass of the tadpoles was measured periodically before and after metamorphosis. Tadpoles raised on fish flakes metamorphosed first while tadpoles fed with tadpole feed did so last. Growth was similar in the fish flakes and the combined treatments but it was reduced in the tadpole feed treatment. In addition, deformed hind limbs were observed in the tadpole feed treatment only. The increased growth in the fish flakes treatment relative to the tadpole feed may have resulted from higher protein content (almost double) but the lack of reduced growth in the combination treatment indicates that the ideal protein content is intermediate or that other factors (such as fiber content) may have an effect. The observed differences in time to metamorphosis and growth rate demonstrate the importance of diet quality throughout larval development. Identification of the relevant differences between the diets should contribute to husbandry practices and to the current understanding of nutritional requirements of tropical frogs