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Communicating with the Public: Science for the Average Bear
No full textHave you ever encountered someone floundering on air while trying to explain a complex scientific concept? This presentation will help you avoid that type of “cringe” moment. Here, we will discuss how to appeal to the public using both facts and emotion to ensure better communication and understanding. Using examples from climate science and public health, we will ensure you’re more prepared to talk to everyone around you about the importance of your work.
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Nature, History, and Environmental History at Rocky Mountain National Park
No full textAn article that looks at how ecologists and environmental historians look at environmental change.
Rocky Mountain National Park; Rocky Mountain Enviornmental History; Barron, Jill
Rocky Mountain Historic Trails
No full textA flyer covering the trails at Rocky Mountain National Park that qualify for the National Register of Historic Places.
Fern Lake; Mills, Enos ;Longs Peak Trail; Mission 66; Estes Park; Grand Lake; Hot Sulphur Springs; Standish, Sierr
A History of the CCC in Rocky Mountain National Park
No full textA Review of New Deal Programs from a progressive viewpoint, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, Public Works Administration and the Civil Works Administration all contributed to the growth of Rocky Mountain National Park
Climate Change in Rocky Mountain National Park: Preservation in the Face of Uncertainty
No full textA short report on a Climatology Conference with attention on birds, mammals, hydrology, wetlands, lakes, streams, and fire.
Rocky Mountain National Park; Tatra Mountain Range; Green Valley Lake Colorado Front Range
Using OER to Champion DEI Amid Anti-DEI Legislation
Full text linkAs anti-DEI legislation spreads and the February 2025 “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights deems DEI programs federally unlawful, faculty—particularly contingent instructors—may self-censor DEI discussions out of concern for job security. This lightning talk examines how OER librarians can support faculty in navigating these challenges by leveraging adaptable Open Educational Resources (OER) and open pedagogy to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
Development and Treatment of Outer Ear Malformations
Full text linkMicrotia is a congenital malformation of the ear that can exist as an isolated anomaly or as a comorbidity to a congenital syndrome. The severity of microtia is classified using grading systems, with the most common one being the Marx classification system. Severe grades of microtia (grades III and IV) will include aural atresia, which is the absence of the external ear canal. There is a lack of consensus on the point of origin of microtia, but research suggests that family history, genetic syndromes, teratogens, and maternal factors can pose as risks during fetal development. Aural atresia can be congenital or acquired from otologic surgery, blunt or penetrating trauma, or inflammation.
Infants with severe cases of microtia with atresia are immediately identified during their newborn physical examinations. Grades III and IV of microtia with atresia will typically present with a conductive hearing loss, and it procures the need for early intervention hearing services. Audiologic testing is recommended within the first month to determine the degree of hearing loss and assess cochlear function prior to rehabilitation. Following audiologic assessment, there are two primary treatment options. Many children will start with soft-band bone-conducted amplification and may switch to osseointegrated devices once their skull is developed to support it. Others may undergo surgical reconstruction and receive a new auricular framework and ear canal. Researchers have reported significantly favorable outcomes with each treatment method.
This manuscript also addresses current knowledge surrounding various aspects of outer ear anomalies and the gaps in existing literature. The evidence supporting the development of the auricle in utero is a topic in ongoing debates, which leads to further questioning of the current theories of when microtia is evident. Studies investigating teratogenic exposure have also identified inaccuracies in self-reports from mothers when assessing potential agents that were introduced during pregnancy. Additionally, there is limited information available for current and future audiologists on the protocols for assessing children with microtia and atresia. This comprehensive overview aims to bring awareness to the missing pieces and the need to create new resources to ensure that healthcare professionals are following best practices for this population
Evaluating Cannabigerol as a Therapeutic Agent in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Full text linkNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a prolific disease worldwide, with rising incidence and limited treatment options. The disease is progressive, what begins as simple lipid congestion within the cells of the liver eventually leads to incitement of inflammatory reactions and destruction of the liver which can further develop into cancer. Epidemiological data suggests that Cannabis use is associated with reduced incidence of NAFLD, and relatively recent changes in the plants legal status now affords us with the opportunity to investigate unstudied cannabinoids in the context of NAFLD. Further, growing popularity of these bioactive compounds as supplements warrants investigation into their safety and efficacy in the broad interest of public health. Research has primarily investigated the primary non-psychedelic compound Cannabidiol (CBD) which has proven benefits and as of 2018 is available as a prescription treatment for epilepsy. Cannabigerol (CBG) is the precursor to CBD and presents as a similar novel pharmacological agent. However, little is known about the therapeutic potential of CBG; the goal of this project is to examine CBG as a therapeutic agent in the context of NAFLD. We addressed this objective over the course of two different studies: 1.) Examining the efficacy of CBG as a chemotherapeutic agent against cholangiocarcinoma, 2.) Examining CBG as a potential anti-steatotic and anti-inflammatory agent in NAFLD. To investigate the effects of CBG on cholangiocarcinoma
we used an in-vitro model and established an effective concentration of CBG which was further used to evaluate the drugs capacity to inhibit proliferation, invasion and induce apoptosis in tumor cells. These experiments were run pairwise against CBD to contrast the effects of CBG against a known cannabinoid. To investigate the effects of CBG for anti-steatotic agent and immunomodulatory properties we used an in-vivo murine model fed with a high fat diet supplemented with CBG and then observed changes in liver phenotype. We further correlated the effects of CBG on lipid metabolism in an in-vitro model of human hepatoma cells. We found that CBG is able to inhibit tumor growth and induce changes in lipid handling within the liver. Our results implicate PPARγ as a target of CBG activity, which would place its therapeutic potential as an insulin sensitizing agent in the context of NAFLD. We can conclude that CBG has significant potential as an intervention in NAFLD, though further study is needed to fully elucidate the systemic effects of the drug and the influence of other receptor mechanisms implicated by the pharmacology of CBG which could be advantageous to therapy
Interventions of Eating Habits and Healthy Behaviors
Full text linkAbout thirty to fifty percent of college students report having negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, sadness, anger, hopelessness, shame, fear, and more. And over seventy percent feel exhausted or overwhelmed by schoolwork. According to scholarly research, these emotions pose obstacles during college life impacting the eating habits and healthy behaviors of college students. These habits can have a possibility of bringing lifelong issues in social, educational, and self-esteem aspects. Technology has revolutionized the world in a spectacular way in a short period of time. As students today have access to all sorts of technology like phones and computers, the abundance of knowledge readily available to them can change the course of their thinking about health. My research intends to understand more about current obstacles college students face and how to improve students\u27 health by using technology interventions. By using an app called GroupMe, students will join a group chat to receive advice on how to enhance their eating habits and healthy behaviors. In the group chat, they will be asked questions to gather more data about the obstacles and issues they face when trying to commit to these health changes. Using technology to intervene and help college students have a healthier life during college can benefit them by addressing gaps in their current knowledge and stimulating interests in their own health. This study aims to provide the confidence in college students to take charge of their health through the use of technological resources available to them and help improve these resources
Sleep Restriction and Its Effects on Mood
Full text linkSleep plays a fundamental role in the human body being able to function effectively, in particular it plays an essential role in mood regulation. Previous research on sleep and mood has found that there is a correlation between receiving an inadequate amount of sleep and having a negative mood. However, the current field has mostly looked at the relationship between disordered sleep and mood disorders as opposed to everyday sleep patterns and daily mood. The present study aims to look at how sleep restrictions which occur naturally (not caused by sleep disorders such as insomnia) effect daily mood. To conduct this study a sleep questionnaire was created to measure the amount and quality of sleep participants receive, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule was used to determine mood state. The data was analyzed in three groups: poor sleep (\u3c 6.5 hours), adequate sleep (6.5-8 hours) and restful sleep (8 or more hours). A total of 60 participants completed the survey, however only 47 were included in the data analysis (11 excluded due to mood disorders, 2 excluded due to sleep disorders). The results revealed that sleep restriction does not have a significant effect on a person’s mood. Additionally, while not significant, the results suggested the quality of a person’s sleep may play a more impactful role in affecting mood than the amount of sleep