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Making Plastic Polymers from Milk
Get PDFHave you ever wondered where plastic comes from? Materials like plastics are formed from everyday materials that undergo a special type of bonding. In this experiment, you can learn about chemical bonds, see how to make your own plastic from milk, and maybe even invent a new type of plastic!
Alisson Contreras and Martina Tesfa presenting. Developed by Meghann E. H. Roessler.
At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. This project is part of an ongoing effort to foster scientific identity in students through inclusive practices. This was adapted in collaboration with Meghann E. H. Roessler, who is a Pre-Medicine major at the University of Dayton
Evaluating the Preemptive Use of Ofirmev to Address Post-Cesarean Pain
Get PDFUncontrolled postpartum pain has been linked to increased opioid use, increased risk for opioid dependency, depression, and the development of persistent pain (Bateman et al., 2016). The purpose of this project is to assess the use of a preemptive dose of Ofirmev (Tylenol, acetaminophen, paracetamol) 1,000 mg IV in decreasing post-cesarean pain and consequently opioid usage within the first 24-hour postoperative period. This project will evaluate documented pain scores charted in the EPIC charting system by the obstetrics nurses at Hendricks Regional Health. The 24-hour postoperative pain scores of cesarean patients who received acetaminophen before cesarean section will be compared to those who did not receive acetaminophen. Reducing post-cesarean pain scores and opioid usage within the first 24-hours may reduce the risk of opioid dependency, persistent pain, and depression
A Journey to Improve Student Engagement in Online Education
Get PDFStudent engagement in learning is important to all courses and is especially challenging in online education. This poster shares my journey to increase student engagement and perceptions of a course including strategies used. Student evaluation outcomes pre- and post-implementation of these strategies are included
Wells and Woes of My First Attempt at Becoming a Master at Mastery Grading
Get PDFIn the Fall of 2019, I attempted Mastery Grading in Calculus I course. I also added a writing element in the course. Some things went well and other failed. I would like to present lessons learned, and solicit ideas for future iterations as well
Building STEM Equity and Identity in the Community
Get PDFNumerous obstacles contribute to the underrepresentation of racial, ethnic, and gender groups in science and technology fields. However, addressing these barriers is complex and multifactorial. As part of their exploration of intersectionality and leadership, seniors in biology investigated different factors that initiate and sustain interest and engagement in STEM fields. They applied this knowledge by re-envisioning classroom activities and resources to align with best practices that encourage the development of STEM identity in underrepresented groups. These activities are being compiled into a resource handbook for Indianapolis-area teachers and will be part of an ongoing service outreach project for biology undergraduates
Networking for Success: Saint Joe Indy students prepare for an internship networking event through a Communication assignment
Get PDFEach Saint Joseph\u27s College student is encouraged to pursue an Earn and Learn internship. Students prepare for these paid, long-term internships with a series of workforce development activities, such as resume development and mock interviews. Students participated in an on-site Meet & Mingle Networking Event in September 2019, meeting our employer partners (their future bosses!) for the first time. During the week leading up to the event, all Saint Joe Indy students participated in a Networking Speech for a grade and a mock networking event as an in-class activity in COM 101: Public Speaking
Implementation and Evaluation of a Checklist in the Postanesthesia Care Transitions
Get PDFThe transition from the operating room to the postoperative care unit is a critical time in the perioperative period for patients. Patients are physically transferred from one location to another and critical information regarding patients’ intraoperative period must be delivered accurately to ensure patient safety. Over the past few years, many healthcare regulating agencies have advocated for a standardized care transitions by suggesting a handoff checklist should be implemented but this has failed to be universally executed. There is not one template universally implemented in post anesthesia standardized handoffs but many different models. Nonetheless, research has shown using a standardized template for this care transition has shown that more information was delivered to the receiving parties and safety events related to miscommunication in postoperative transitions were decreased. The purpose of this project is to refine care transitions through a standardized handoff which will improve communication and decrease safety-related events. Nurses and anesthesiologists were anonymously surveyed about their perception of postanesthesia transitions prior to and after introduction of the intervention. A postanesthesia handoff checklist formatted in a Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation method was implemented at a level one trauma center in the Midwest based on feedback from the organization. The documented handoffs indicated there was a high compliance with using the checklist. The postsurveys presented low participation and neutral feelings regarding the use of a handoff checklist
Mechanisms of Bone Loss in Space
Get PDFThe unique conditions of microgravity and radiation exposure in space have a substantial impact on human tissue function, resulting in extreme bone loss. The goal of this project is to synthesize the current knowledge on bone loss in space for use in future research. There is clear evidence, based on past research, that microgravity, cosmic radiation, fluid flow, and mechanotransduction influence bone function during space travel and result in significant loss. However, there is a need for future research on how these factors relate to each other and their collective influence on mechanisms of bone regeneration and repair. In addition, there is a need for more research on potential solutions to prevent the bone loss seen during space travel