Comparison of Wearable Camera Image Physical Activity Behavior Estimates to Direct Observation

Michael Kneiert, “Comparison of Wearable Camera Image Physical Activity Behavior Estimates to Direct Observation” Mentor: Scott Strath, Kinesiology Poster #72 PURPOSE: To assess the accuracy and precision of physical activity (PA) behavior estimates from wearable camera (WC) still-images (IMGs) to…… Read More

Feasibility Testing of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment Protocol

Kristin Her, “Feasibility Testing of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment Protocol” Mentor: Shelley Lund, Communication Sciences & Disorders Poster #58 Individuals who have complex communication needs (CCN) have limited expressive communication and often benefit…… Read More

Implications of Mindfulness Practice on Pain Among Individuals Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

Alyssa Huguet, “Implications of Mindfulness Practice on Pain Among Individuals Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery” Mentors: Bhagwant Singh Sindhu, Elizabeth Liedhegner, and Autumn Jensen, Occupational Science & Technology Poster #64 Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) are one of the most common…… Read More

Norms for Image Naming in Adults 50 years and Older

Cassidy Bertagnoli and Jena Burton, “Norms for Image Naming in Adults 50 years and Older” Mentor: Sabine Heuer, Communication Sciences & Disorders Poster #24 The decline in word-finding skills in older adults is well documented. Word finding is commonly assessed…… Read More

Sung Vowel Productions in Children with Cochlear Implants and Normal Hearing

Natalie Gustafson and Jaskirat Sidhu, “Sung Vowel Productions in Children with Cochlear Implants and Normal Hearing” Mentor: Jing Yang, Communication Sciences & Disorders Poster #55 The cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted auditory prosthesis device for individuals with severe…… Read More

The Effect of Mindfulness Practice on Salivary Cortisol Levels in A Patient Population Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair

Sanya Kathuria, “The Effect of Mindfulness Practice on Salivary Cortisol Levels in A Patient Population Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair” Mentors: Elizabeth Liedhegner and Bhagwant Singh Sindhu, Biomedical Sciences Oral Presentation Block 2 Shoulder pain is a prevalent problem amongst adults…… Read More

The Experiences BIPOC Who Use AAC: Pilot Data

Adriana Castillo and Gracie Williams, “The Experiences BIPOC Who Use AAC: Pilot Data” Mentor: Shelley Lund, Communication Sciences & Disorders Poster #35 Three million people in North America have complex communication disorders that severely limit their speaking ability. These individuals…… Read More

The Utility of Wearable Cameras in Capturing Physical Activity Behaviors from Functionally Limited Adults

Avery Bayer, “The Utility of Wearable Cameras in Capturing Physical Activity Behaviors from Functionally Limited Adults” Mentor: Scott Strath, Kinesiology Poster #20 Wearable cameras (WCs) are a widely used method of data collection used to determine PA behavior, but few…… Read More

Using Light to Kill Bacteria with Photodynamic Inactivation

Cora Norrbom, “Using Light to Kill Bacteria with Photodynamic Inactivation” Mentor: Troy Skwor, Biomedical Sciences Poster #98 The CDC has identified carbapenem- resistant Enterobacterales, which includes Escherichia coli, as an urgent threat to healthcare due to a strong resistance against…… Read More