Arts - Buffalo State College

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Business and Fashion & Textile Technology
the aquifer remain active for future generations. The path to efficient
use of water may be a time of hardship for Texas High Plain farmers
as finding the funds to accommodate the rules and regulations
of water conservation will proof difficult. The technological
advancements of new irrigation techniques help support the
conservation of water. The end result will lead to a brighter future for
water and an enhanced cotton-harvesting environment for the Texas
High Plain farmers.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VI
This Stress... Is a Mess!
Danielle Kane, HTR 375: Events Management
Faculty Mentor: Professor Kathleen O’Brien, Hospitality and
Tourism
An event planner has an enormous responsibility for the success
of high profile events. Publicizing the event, reserving locations,
halls and equipment, networking with industry professionals,
working with artists and other entertainers, managing event budgets,
negotiating contracts and fees, generating innovative ideas and
overseeing the set-up of a venue are some activities that require the
attention of the event manager. This study documents how managers
cope with the demands of the job that, at times, manifests itself as
stress. I made and documented observations as part of the fieldwork
I completed in the course. I noted managers practicing effective time
management, relying on organizational tools such as timelines and
run sheets, using activity logs, demonstrating rational and positive
behavior, and having knowledge of their impending workload. This
project synthesizes that information and illustrates the ideal skill
set event managers need to overcome the stressors of the job. This
presentation serves as an excellent resource to event managers who
want to know how to cope with stress on the job.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster I
To Spray Or Not To Spray: Pesticide Use
In the Production of Cotton
Kendra Folsom, FTT 450W: Issues in Apparel and Textile Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
Pesticides are a necessary part of the cultivation of cotton.
The traditional method includes multiple applications of pricy,
harmful chemicals. The development of a new way to combat insect
problems seems to have been found. This research looks in to the
use of biotechnology created Genetically Engineered (GE) cotton
that already has the insecticide present inside the crop resulting in
less frequent spraying. The farmers are safer, the cultivation area
has expanded even to areas with high insect problems and the
production cost has been reduced. This new technology is under
constant supervision since it has been made available. With more
studies in multiple countries there is now documentation to look at
to see if the benefits are actually as extensive as originally hoped.
Whereas most studies still report that the crops are less harmful, now
there is also talk of effecting non-targeted insects, less significant
crop yield than predicted, and lateral gene pollination creating super
weeds.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII
UNIQLO: An Innovative Fashion Company
Fatimah Muhammad, FTT 455: Issues in Merchandising and
Fashion Retailing
Faculty Mentor: Professor Liza Abraham, Technology
This project examines Innovation in a fashion company,
UNIQLO. Innovation is creating a new method, idea, or product
or improving or modifying existing ones. UNIQLO is a Japanese
clothing company who’s motto is clothing for all, universal brand for
men and women. An innovative aspect of the company is the showstopping
interactive video produced exclusively for the company
that features models walking down a runway, viewers can click on a
piece of clothing they like and be taken to a purchase site. UNIQLO
transforms simple designs and makes them current. The company
has unique store layout and floor plan, functional merchandise and
interesting and dynamic selling techniques. This company is also
taking a lead in promoting a green lifestyle.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster IV
The US: King of Cotton
Allison Bornemisza, FTT 450: Issues In the Apparel and Textile
Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
Go into any closet just about anywhere and what will you find?
You will find that the majority of the apparel in that closet is made
from cotton. With cotton being a staple in just about every ones
wardrobe, it is no shock that it is a booming industry not only in
America, but is taking place all over the world. The United States
is the third largest producer of cotton, right behind China, who
sits at number one, and India right behind China at number two.
Throughout my research of the United States cotton industry I found
out exactly what sets it apart from that of the other cotton producing
countries. There are different laws and acts in place in the United
States that regulate the trade of cotton as well as different systems
and techniques used to produce the necessary crop needed. Apart
from the legal and mechanical issues, there are also environmental
issues that affect cotton production. American cotton farmers are
no strangers to concerns such as the threat of boll weevils as well as
the public’s recent out cry for the reduction of pesticides and other
harmful substances in the production progress. All of these factors
among others affect the American cotton industry and the success of
its farmers.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster I