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The Anatomy of Toxic Leaders: Harris & Harken
Full text linkThis project examines toxic leadership through two characters from the movie Horrible Bosses 2011 ): Dr. Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston) and Dave Harken (Kevin Spacey). Both characters display abusive leadership traits that harm their employees. Dr. Harris exploits her position of power to blackmail and groom her employee, Dale. Second, she takes advantage of the precarious position she s caught him in by blackmailing him to destroy the firing marriage he has lined up. Her record of toxic leadership includes bullying, corruption, and rampant misuse of power, contributing to a culture of fear and harassment Dave Harken, Nick s boss, is just as toxic but in the opposite direction. He s just controlling, manipulative and power hungry. Almost from the get go, Harken undermines Nick at every turn, berating him, stealing his ideas, and feeding him empty platitudes of future advancement. Under his leadership, toxicity and demoralization are rampant, and Nick loses all hope. Using ideas from Haslam et al. s ( 2020 ) The New Psychology of Leadership , this project explores how both characters misuse their influence. Dr. Harris uses blackmail and harassment for personal gain, while Harken rules through fear and intimidation . Despite their different approaches, both leaders create damaging work environments that push their employees to extreme measures. By contrasting Dr. Harris and Dave Harken, this project aims to show how toxic leadership can manifest in different ways. Sexual exploitation vs. emotional abuse, but both forms are toxic to employees. This analysis provides a clear example of how at the very best leadership can poison work environments, and wreck workers ’ mental health and workplace well being.This project was completed for PSY 350 /LDRS 490 : Psychology of Leadershi
DEI From The Perspective of Racially and Sexually Minority Social Work Students
Full text linkThis explanatory sequential mixed-method research study examined the experiences and perspectives of racially and sexually minority social work students enrolled at Fort Hays State University. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the study aimed to uncover the unique challenges these students face, such as feelings of belonging, microaggressions, and a lack of culturally competent mentorship. It also highlighted resilience strategies and institutional supports that contribute to their academic and personal success. The findings offer valuable insights for social work educators and administrators seeking to foster more inclusive and supportive environments for minority and sexual students in rural PWIs
AI Models by BoodleBox: Purpose-Built Intelligence
Full text linkGenerative AI has transformed the way we interact with technology, enabling dynamic and intelligent conversations through AI-driven bots. This project explores my experience with BoodleBox, a platform that hosts AI chatbots, offering users access to leading AI models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL·E, and DeepSeek. Through the FHSU Generative AI Initiative, I was granted access to experiment with these models and create my own custom AI bot tailored to specific needs. This poster highlights the process of developing a custom bot, including defining instructions, enforcing rules, and sharing the bot for others to use. Additionally, it discusses the background of AI, the importance of generative AI, and the potential impact of personalized AI assistants in various fields. By providing images and screenshots, I illustrate the step-by-step creation and maintenance of a custom bot. This project showcases how generative AI fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation through Purpose-Built Intelligence
Patterns within the Collatz Conjecture
Full text linkThe Collatz Conjecture, also known as 3n+1, one of the most famous unsolved problems in mathematics, has been forever out of reach of being truly solved. However, through the application of traces, there is now a new pathway forward to working out a potential solution. This study shows how this pathway was found, and what steps need to be taken to follow it
Megatron vs. Scar: A Comparative Study of Toxi Leadership
Full text linkA Comparative Analysis of Toxic Leadership in Megatron and Scar
The Toxic Leadership Project exhibits a comparative analysis between Megatron, from the Transformers; and Scar, from The Lion King. These figures, despite their distinct differences, exemplify authoritative leadership. Drawing upon Haslam et al. \u27s, (2020) “The New Psychology of Leadership,” this analysis examines the contingency approach. This states that if these characters were not the leaders, someone else would have stepped in to fill these roles (24). Using the contingency approach, these characters make them leaders because of the situation they were placed in. Megatron is a leader that opposes the non-toxic leadership of Optimus Prime and Scar steps into the leadership role he creates when he sends Simba away. Additionally, Haslam et al. discusses the importance of having followers (26). Both characters were able to use adaptive leadership to alter their followers’ beliefs. In The Lion King, the hyenas would never have been so bold as to challenge the lion pack; however, Scar was able to challenge their status quo. In The Transformers, Megatron had followers who already shared the same interest but, through threats and punishment, he was able to use coercion and force to have his orders followed. Megatron sought complete reign over the universe by eliminating anything that stood in his way and killing off his underlings that could not properly follow his exact orders. Scar’s behavior was derived from a sense of inferiority, where he craved to steal the leadership that was passed down to his brother, Mufasa. Both characters illuminate narcissistic behaviors because they believed that they were the only ones truly fit for their leadership roles. Through manipulation, they focused on convincing, and forcing others, that their beliefs were to be followed
Toward AR Visualization of the Fluid-Mosaic Model of the Cell Membrane
Full text linkBackground: During the first semester of biochemistry experience, students focus on learning the structure and function of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Visualizing these structures and understanding interactions between molecules helps students better understand biological function. A variety 3D visualization tools are available, ex. PyMol, Chimera, Avogadro, Blender. Within the past decade, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) applications gained more popularity. VR with its immersive visual experience is more sought-after, but the higher cost and the need for headset creates limitations in the classroom. AR visualizations are cheaper and more accessible, several publications report successful implementation in the biology and biochemistry classroom. Feedback from students shows deeper understanding, increased motivation and more effective learning. The challenge is that often lack of time and resources combined with limited coding experience can hinder such endeavors.
Purpose: The goal of the project was creating an Augmented Reality (AR) rendering of biomolecules. First, several different membrane lipid molecules, cholesterol, and protein were moved from MolView and the Protein Databank (RCSB) using SketchUp and Blender to position, scale and orient the molecules. Then, the molecules were coded in Unity3D to further adjust the position, scaling and orientation relative to each other. Rotational and translational movements were added. Finally, the molecules were all brought together to create a concerted movement depicting the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane. Vuforia Engine, a Unity Asset Package has been loaded and imported into the project. The New Media Lab provided the target and the iPad tablet to test out the final Augmented Reality (AR) rendering of the lipid membrane. The poster presents scenes and describes animations created along the way, used to provide viewers with an overview on how the project was assembled
Plantimal Portraits
No full textMy artwork demonstrates an interest in line work and forms while navigating darker themes.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1086/thumbnail.jp
Fungal Reverie
No full textMy work explores the space between reality and imagination, using whimsy and surrealism to challenge perception. Through painting, sculpture, and film photography, I create dreamlike compositions that blend rich textures with unexpected contrasts. These elements invite curiosity, encouraging viewers to engage with the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
Art, to me, is both an exploration and an invitation. I am drawn to the visual language, using surreal imagery to ask questions rather than provide answers. By distorting reality and layering meaning, my work becomes a space for reflection. One that invites viewers to reconsider their perspectives and embrace the unknownhttps://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1001/thumbnail.jp
Crayon Lightswitch Cover
No full textThis Crayola Crayon Lightswitch Cover was sculpted and cast in aluminum as part of a 3-D design class, combining playful nostalgia with durable material to reflect the lasting impact of creativity. Inspired by my future role as an art teacher, I designed this piece as a functional yet personal classroom object—a daily reminder of the joy and imagination that art brings. By transforming a simple, everyday item into a whimsical, crayon-shaped sculpture, I aimed to create something that sparks curiosity and warmth in a creative space for students.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1025/thumbnail.jp
Summer Hammock
No full textSummer Hammock is a mixed media collage that captures the peaceful feeling of swinging in a hammock in the backyard of my childhood home. Using painting, sewing, and pasting, I layered textures and materials to evoke the warmth, movement, and quiet of those summer days. The threads mimic the lines of the hammock, the painted elements reflect sunlight and trees, and the collage as a whole becomes a memory you can almost feel. This piece is a reflection on comfort, nostalgia, and the beauty of slowing down.https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/1022/thumbnail.jp