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violent strikes and their outcomes, specifically the Ludlow Strike of 1914 (which is also referred to as the Ludlow Massacre) and the Anthracite Strike of 1902. These strikes helped to enact labor legislation such as the Clayton Anti-Trust Act. This particular period exemplifies a darker point in American history, where liberty and prosperity were not attainable by all. We owe it to these workers (some of whom lost their lives) to remember the sacrifices they’ve made to ensure we have the workplace freedoms and opportunities that are abundant in America today. Presentation Type and Session: Poster I Indigenous Feminism Amanda Oldham, ANT 499: Advanced Indigenous Studies Faculty Mentor: Professor Lisa Anselmi, Anthropology Native women, along with other women of color, have often experienced racism at the hands of the mainstream feminist movement. Feminism often fails to account for the unique experiences and problems faced by Native women. Due to this, feminism and Native identity have been in conflict with each other, with many indigenous women feeling as if they either can be feminist or native--not both. However, in recent years, there has been increased scholarship on Native feminist thought and indigenous feminism has become a theoretical and social movement. This research will explore the indigenous feminist theory regarding issues such as reproductive healthcare and domestic violence, as well as the connections between sexism, race, decolonization, and sovereignty. Presentation Type and Session: Poster I Jewish Immigration 1933-1948: A Global Colonial Conflict Jani Cash, History Faculty Mentor: Professor York Norman, History My paper will focus on the movement of Jewish people from 1933-1948. While most immigration is examined against a backdrop of Zionism, antisemitism, and the Holocaust, my paper will focus on the impact that Colonialism had on the movement of people in this period, and the effects that it had on modern politics. The movement of Jewish people forced or voluntary was primarily a result of a struggle to regain or protect a Colonial identity. Allied powers intentionally blocked immigration and emigration of Jewish people in order to maintain a peaceful relationship with nationalist in their country; German powers oversaw the movement of nearly seven million Jews in order to create their racially pure “Third Reich”. Subsequently actions carried out in this period have direct correlation to the present Arab-Israeli conflict, as Palestine was a British protectorate. This will examine the ways colonialism conflicted with the movement or lack thereof, of Jewish people from 1933-1948. Presentation Type and Session: Poster I Psychology and Social Sciences Korean Mountains: A Force of Unification Kyrie Vermette, HON 400: All College Honors Colloquium and GEG 499: Independent Study Faculty Mentors: Professor Veryan Vermette, Geography and Planning, Professor Kelly Frothingham, Geography and Planning, and Professor Andrea Guiati, Director, All College Honors Program Korean Mountains: a Force of Unification When reading a description of the geography of Korea many sources will inform the reader that the mountain ranges prove an almost unsurpassable barrier between the east and west side of the peninsula and that it was only through the implementation of modern infrastructure that communication and travel could unite the two sides. Although traditionally viewed as landform barriers, the mountains of Korea, of which seventy percent of the peninsula consists, perform an opposite function for, instead of causing separation, they bring about unification. By unification I mean a unity on a much deeper and more extensive level than physicality and ease of travel, rather a unity that permeates every aspect of life. In this paper I will discuss several different categories of unification brought about by mountains, including as a bridge between heaven and earth, a road to the inner man, a place to remember family ties, an activity to enjoy with friends, and a channel for the geomantic energy that unites the Korean peninsula and her people. For Koreans, who are surrounded by mountains from birth to death, the mountain is not a pile of rock jutting up from the horizon, it is the horizon, it is the nation, and it is the unifying spirit of the Korean people. Presentation Type and Session: Poster II Listen To the Hand: Gestures Aid the Comprehension of Ambiguous Pronouns Megan Delo, PSY 499: Independent Study Faculty Mentor: Professor Stephani Foraker, Psychology Past research shows that the hand gestures people make while speaking are tightly coordinated with what they are saying (McNeill, 1992). In our study, we used gestures to indicate who an ambiguous pronoun was referring to, predicting that comprehenders use the information in gestures to guide their interpretation. Items were composed of a short story that contained two characters of the same gender. The last sentence contained an ambiguous pronoun. Four videotaped gesture conditions were developed. In the first part of the story there was always a gesture that accompanied person 1 and a different gesture that accompanied person 2. For the critical last sentence the target gesture was (1) a repeat of the Person 1 gesture, (2) a repeat of the Person 2 gesture, (3) an Ambiguous 2-handed symmetrical gesture, or (4) no gesture. Properties of the speech across the four conditions were controlled so the prosodic characteristics of the speech alone were similar, with only the co-pronoun gesture varying. Participants began with two practice videos. Participants could watch the video as many times as they wanted and then answered a question such as “Who thought the 117
118 Psychology and Social Sciences weather was great while on vacation?” The question asked about the characters, with answer choices ranging from (1) definitely [Person 1’s name], (4) either one, to (7) definitely [Person 2’s name]. Consistent with our prediction, we found that comprehenders use gestures to help guide pronoun comprehension, where a consistent Person 1 gesture biased interpretations to that character and likewise for Person 2 gestures. Presentation Type and Session: Oral – Social Sciences McCarthyism: A Look At the History and How It Relates To America Today Kevin Murphy and Brianna Murphy, HON 400: All College Honors Colloquium Faculty Mentors: Professor Albert Michaels, History and Professor Andrea Guiati, Director, All College Honors Program From the 1940’s to late 1950’s, there was the second Red Scare in American history. Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, and through intense investigations and questioning, thousands of citizens were accused of being Communists or Communist sympathizers. Many of the people in question were innocent, but the mere association to Communism at this time led to the loss of jobs, or even imprisonment in some cases. Since 9/11, the government has instituted policies that limit freedom in order to investigate terrorism more thoroughly. There are similarities between the era of McCarthyism and the present day Patriot Act. Through looking at articles written by respected scholars and reading the works of acclaimed authors, we intend to look into each subject area with a compare and contrast mentality. By critiquing and analyzing the different viewpoints of various historians, this will allow us to come to our own conclusion regarding the subject matter. Through our completed research, we will be able to show whether or not the government is too often using excessive power on innocent people for the protection of others and how the taking away of freedoms reflects upon the rights that were given to all U.S citizens in the Constitution. Presentation Type and Session: Poster I Mind Or Body: Willingness To Undergo Predictive Medical and Psychological Testing Mark Zdrojewski, Psychology Faculty Mentor: Professor Howard Reid, Psychology There is little research into the psychological profile of individuals that choose to undergo predictive genetic testing, or which category of predictive testing they would be most receptive to exploring: genetic predisposition for psychological or medical conditions. The current research was designed to address these issues. Additionally, we examined whether the medical and psychological history of the individual and his/her family would also influence their willingness to undergo testing. The study included 143 college students recruited from summer session classes. A questionnaire was used to measure personality traits, health history, willingness to undergo predictive genetic testing, and demographical data. The multiple regression analysis was performed using 10 predictors for the two criterion variables: willingness to undergo psychological (WP) and willingness to undergo medical (WM) predictive testing. Of the 10 predictors in the model, two had significant regression weights (p < .05), family medical history and conscientiousness after controlling for the other variables in the model. Interestingly, family medical history was negatively correlated both WP and WM. Thus, when a participant had a higher number of medical conditions in their family health history, they were less willing to undergo predictive genetic testing. Also, conscientiousness was a predictor of whether a person was willing to have a psychological test, but not medical. Interpretations of these significant results will be discussed further in a discussion of the research. Presentation Type and Session: Poster I The Motivations For Success of African American Male Students Enrolled At Buffalo State College Ahmad Islam, Sociology Faculty Mentor: Professor Amitra Wall, Sociology The purpose of this study is to explore the motivations for success of African American male students enrolled at Buffalo State College. According to enrollment data for Buffalo State College, 618 or 6.3 percent out of the 10,002 students enrolled during fall 2011 semester are African American males. Due to the aforementioned statistic this researcher will explore what it is like to be a numerical minority at the largest comprehensive college located in an urban setting. Conflict perspective and critical race theory will be the framework of this study. Face to face interviews will be conducted during the spring of 2012. Participants will define success, identify long and short-term goals, and share what motivates them to succeed. The overall research questions for this study include the following: How do African American males define success? What motivates African American male students to succeed? Presentation Type and Session: Poster III Participatory Action Research In Peru’s Ancash Province Edward Lazzaro, ANT 499: Independent Study in Andean Medical Anthropology Faculty Mentor: Professor Lisa Anselmi, Anthropology During my trip this past January to the city of Carhuaz in the Ancash province of Peru, I was intrigued by the inhabitants, known as the Quechua, and their relationship with the land. My research questions revolve around the Quechua and similar cultures in the region and their religious practices, especially those that include the use animals and animal parts, and I am exploring this through the
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