Arts - Buffalo State College

Revolution started in Britain, which was already a powerful empire
ruling over many lands. Britain had three staples: coal, steam and
cotton. Cotton was a powerful fiber because it was the first fiber to
be spun on machine spinners. Technology and inventions changed
the way people lived. Inventions during this time include the
Spinning Jenny, the Spinning Mule, the Flying Shuttle and others.
Everyone could get jobs in cotton production during the Industrial
Revolution – from men, women and even children. Sometimes
entire families would work in the factories together. The rise of
cotton mills throughout England was dramatic during this time;
cotton overpowered most of the industry. The cotton industry put
its mark on everything during the industrial revolution and people
created a demand for this fiber. As the British Empire grew larger,
the population grew and so did the demand for cotton making
Britain the “workshop to the world” (Trueman, 2012).
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VI
Cows and Cotton: What a Combination!
Monique Cheek, FTT 450W: Issues in Apparel and Textile
Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
It is safe to say that cottonseeds are miracle seeds. These tiny
seeds can be manipulated and transformed and used for things that
one can’t even imagine. From apparel fabric, insulation in homes
and buildings, and medicals functions, cotton and its byproducts
have major effects on everyday life. This research looks at a wellknown
technique that can be seen on farms all over the country - the
use of cottonseeds as a supplemental food source for cattle. Extensive
research and experiments have been conducted to test and prove
the nutritional benefits of including cottonseeds in a cattle’s daily
feed. The high protein and energy found in the seeds are beneficial
to early lactating cows, feeding cattle cottonseeds can cut down on
the cost of feed that farmers can buy especially if they are cotton
farmers, and high fat content in the cottonseed oil promotes healthy
growth amongst calves. However, too many cottonseeds in a cattle’s
diet can cause high levels of gossypol in a cattle’s system that is
highly dangerous. Overall, the benefits discovered can be extremely
beneficial to cattle and cattle farmers if used in moderation.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster I
Darling Yet Daring Dresses
Kelsey Boerema, Kelly Conway, Erica Flemings, and
Lisa Clark, FTT 358: Fashion Forecasting and Consumer Issues
Faculty Mentor: Professor Keunyoung Oh, Technology
The research we conducted was done to analyze the top trends in
dresses for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. Young women in their
twenties and thirties are our target consumer with some college or
higher level of education. The target customer tends to go to many
social outings wearing the latest trends. Our trend research evolved
from visiting numerous trend analysis and research services such
as WGSN and WWD. These services provided us with up to date
Business and Fashion & Textile Technology
trends and forecasts in the fashion industry. By searching through
these services we were able to look at various runway shows and
analyze the trends we saw. Color, cut, silhouette, and material were
important factors in making our decision. The trends we chose for
our board are looks that we felt best represented our age group for
this season. We researched where these trends can be found from a
variety of low to high price point retailers. These trends are shown
by retailers for various styles and lengths. We want to ensure that
consumers can find these designer looks at a price and style they are
comfortable with. Overall, the trends we found are fashion forward
and innovative. With our background in fashion, experience, and
knowledge we believe that these trends will be a hit for the upcoming
spring and summer seasons.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster III
Design 101: Events
Melissa Wasserman, HTR 375: Events Management
Faculty Mentor: Professor Kathleen O’Brien, Hospitality and
Tourism
In order to create a successful event, managers follow a series
of steps that are central to their planning strategy. The first steps
include organizing and designing the event. These tactics lead to
the event plan, which include logistics such as site selection. This
process is what can deliver the promise for a “memorable event”
to the audience, the ultimate goal of every event manager. An
example of this process is illustrated by popular sporting events like
professional baseball games. Sports stadiums are the venues where
baseball games are held. The engineering and architectural design
of the stadium is important because it will accommodate hundreds
and even thousands of people safely and comfortably. In addition to
this, fans can view the game from any seat in the stadium. However,
the food, entertainment, safety and other amenities are all part of
the fan experience. These are the “other things” that require intense
tactical pursuit by the event manager. For this research project I
plan to compare and contrast the plans of different types of events.
This research project uses the observation method to document
a narrative explaining the differences in the design of the events
before they are executed. An examination of factors such as time
management, resource allocation and dedicated staff are included as
variables that may affect the outcome of the audience experience.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster I
Diapers In the Dumps:
A Comparative Analysis
Aziza DuBois, FTT 450W: Issues in the Apparel and Textile
Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
Disposable products are very convenient, especially since they
tend to be used for hygienic purposes. As consumers we may not
think about their effect on the environment. Particularly, disposable
diapers have been claimed to be third largest landfill item. With
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