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Plan B Project: Analysis of Self
No full textI have chosen an Analysis of Self as my plan B project to finish my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I chose this option as I wanted to challenge myself by being able to reflect on my development, background, and personal growth. I wanted to have a better understanding of myself and what helped me develop into who I am today. Throughout this paper, I was able to do just that. I feel that taking the time to sit, think, reflect, and write has opened some doors to understanding myself that were fairly closed off before. Along with reflecting, taking part in other activities (interviewing others, self-assessments, theoretical conceptualization) has really helped me gain an even deeper understanding of myself and what I have to offer
Analysis of Cybersecurity Threats and Mitigation Strategies: theory in to practice, project proposal
No full textCybersecurity threats pose significant risks to individuals and organizations, leading to data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. This presentation explores key threats such as malware, phishing, DDoS attacks, insider threats, and zero-day exploits. It also discusses mitigation strategies, including network security measures, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and incident response planning. Through case studies of real-world cyber incidents, we highlight lessons learned and best practices to strengthen security defenses. The goal is to enhance awareness and promote proactive cybersecurity measures in an increasingly digital world
Building a Powerful Homelab: Local Computing for Automation, Security, Monitoring, and Self-Hosting
No full textAs subscription services are getting ever more prominent and expensive. A homelab is a way to get away from the high cost and bring compute on premises. By leveraging personal hardware and open-source solutions, users can host their own cloud services, media streaming, file storage, and automation tools without relying on costly third-party providers. Applications such as Home Assistant for home automation and monitoring, Pi-hole for privacy and ad-blocking, Jellyfin for media streaming, and more. These applications can be run on consumer grade hardware, including single board computers like the Raspberry Pi. Homelabs also serve as a great learning area for IT professionals and developers. It gives them a place to test and work on networking and virtualization through virtual machines and docker. It also provides a test bed for security testing without compromising a production environment. It is a great piece for a resume and talking points in an interview, especially for new grads with little experience
Modeling Neutron Population in a Nuclear Reactor Using the Point Reactor Kinetics Equation
No full textUnderstanding and predicting neutron population in a nuclear reactor is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of nuclear power plants. This project focuses on modeling neutron population using the point reactor kinetics equations, which account for both prompt and delayed neutron contributions to the fission chain reaction. With the one-group approximation and assuming a constant reactivity, a simplified first-order separable differential equation is derived to describe the neutron population over time and an analytical solution is obtained, providing insights into nuclear reactor stability. The model\u27s validity is tested against known neutron population data, revealing that while the solution offers a reasonable short-term approximation, it overestimates neutron growth in the long-term. The results show the importance of accurate modeling in reactor physics and highlight the need for further refinements to improve long-term predictions
Supporting Gestalt Language Processing for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users
No full textAugmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has significantly improved how individuals with complex communication needs express their thoughts, wants, and needs. However, traditional AAC layouts are typically designed for analytical language processors (ALP). It often does not fully support individuals who acquire language through alternative processes, such as gestalt language processing (GLP). GLP is a form of language acquisition in which individuals learn language in chunks or scripts rather than individual words, a process commonly observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This poster presentation explores the co-occurrence of GLP for AAC users and highlights the challenges individuals who process language through gestalts face. Through an in-depth analysis of the current literature and theoretical frameworks, this paper emphasizes the need for individualized AAC customization, multimodal communication support, and naturalistic intervention approaches to promote functional and meaningful language development
Trauma Informed Education Practices: A Guide for Implementation for High Schools
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Trauma has an impact on all schools. Ignoring this fact can have serious implications for staff and students. School Counselors are Highly Educated and Licensed mental health professionals who understand how to safely implement a Trauma Informed Practices (TIP) model in schools. This training aims to improve safety and security among students and staff at the high school level. All schools in the Grand Forks Public School District implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for students. Utilizing these practices can be made more effective by setting up a foundation of Trauma Informed Practices. Several sources have stated that a foundation of TIP helps students and staff have an overall feeling of safety and security in their building. This review will analyze successful implementation strategies in public schools, and what is necessary for these implementations. Upon completion of training, it may become apparent that practices already in place will need to change to be more supportive of all students
Water Quality Analysis for PFAS of the Red River Valley’s Municipal, Surface, and Well Water Supply
No full textThe Red River Valley is nationally recognized for exceptional water quality. It is important to stay vigilant and protect local natural resources, like water, as world-wide pollution concerns grow. One group of chemicals that has been a growing concern throughout the world are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals. PFAS are commonly used in consumer and commercial products, including: oil- and water-resistant fabrics, firefighting foam, and non-stick materials. As the presence of PFAS continues to become a concern in water quality, our research unit decided to test 12 various locations from different water sources (tap water, surface water, and well water) in our community. We sampled the water using PFAS detection kits from Cyclopure (a PFAS testing lab) purchased with a student research grant used in the collection/sampling. The goal of this research is the detection and quantization of polyfluoroalkyl derivatives within local water supplies. Keeping an eye out for the pending results of where PFAS was detected and found in high concentrations will give context as to how PFAS contamination could be affecting the area
Implementing a Tier 3 Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Elementary Students with Anxiety
No full textPediatric anxiety disorders are common and impair functioning across academic, social, and personal domains. Effective treatments can reduce symptoms and improve school performance, yet most youth remain unidentified and untreated. School-based interventions improve accessibility to treatment and the generalization of skills, making them a promising approach to reducing anxiety and disparities in care. This study looked at the effects of Character Strong’s Tier 3 curriculum targeting anxiety on three upper elementary students. Results indicated a decrease in anxious thoughts and behaviors; however, the extent of this varies due to differences in teacher and self-reported ratings. This study adds to the school-based intervention research on reducing anxiety symptomology in youth
Examining the Effects of the Everyday Speech SEL Curriculum with Two Kindergarten Students
No full textThe purpose of this project was to explore the effects of the Everyday Speech SEL curriculum as a small-group intervention. Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) is a framework for behavioral and academic aid within the school system that increases with time and intensity based on student need (Brown-Chidsey & Bickford, 2015). In this case, the intervention provided was classified as a Tier 2 intervention within the MTSS framework. Providing early intervention of social emotional learning in schools is “associated with greater well-being and better school performance” (Durlak et al., 2011, p. 406). The goal of the implemented intervention was to increase the specified expected target behaviors of appropriate voice level and respectfulness within the school environment. Treatment included the deliverance of a SEL lesson once per week. Daily Behavior Ratings were gathered by the general education teacher with the aforementioned target behaviors. Results indicated an increase in median score from the baseline and treatment data collected. The interventionist believes that the results may have differed if the intervention was implemented more frequently. More research is needed to establish an evidence base for this program
Encouraging Self-Regulation Skills in First Graders Using the AIM Explorers Curriculum
No full textYoung children with ADHD often struggle with emotional regulation, attention, and classroom engagement, which can disrupt learning. Social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions grounded in evidence-based practices, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), may support the development of self-regulation and cognitive flexibility. This study evaluated Accept-Identify-Move (AIM) Explorers, a SEL intervention, for its effectiveness in reducing disruptive behaviors in a first-grade student diagnosed with ADHD. The intervention was implemented in a public elementary school setting, and data on targeted behaviors were collected and analyzed using visual inspection and percent of non-overlapping data (PND). Results indicated minimal or inconsistent change in both target behaviors, despite the student demonstrating understanding of intervention concepts and strategies. Variability in the data, flat or slightly decreasing trends, and limited non-overlapping data points suggest that AIM Explorers did not produce meaningful behavioral improvements in this case. Limitations and implications for practice are discussed