Arts - Buffalo State College

Uses of Cotton In the Medical Industry
Crystal Kosmider, FTT 450: Issues In the Apparel and Textile
Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
Cotton is a major fiber used throughout many industries
including the medical industry. In the medical industry cotton is
used in a plethora of diverse products including cotton balls, cotton
swabs, scrubs, and medical gauze. Due to cotton’s properties that
include high absorbency, soft hand, excessive pliability, machine
washability, resilience, easy care, and its ability to be sterilized, cotton
is favored in certain products over other natural or manufactured
fibers. Although cotton is a very beneficial fiber in the medical
industry due to these properties, there are some issues with using it
as well. In order to reduce inefficiency in using cotton in the medical
industry, there are constant advances occurring in both the textile
and medical field. Explained thoroughly in this research paper is the
following issue: “What is cotton commonly used for in the medical
industry, and what are the pros and cons to using cotton over other
fibers?” After reading my poster you will be able to better visualize
products cotton fibers are used in, why cotton is used over other
fibers, and advances occurring in cotton in the medical industry.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster I
Venues On the Go
Julyvette Guerrero, HTR 375: Events Management
Faculty Mentor: Professor Kathleen O’Brien, Hospitality and
Tourism
Cruise ships are venues that play host to a wide variety of events.
Oasis of the Seas is one of the largest, most luxurious cruise ships in
the world. Broadway shows, elaborate plays, sporting competitions,
concerts, culinary lessons, and cultural and educational programs
are some of the types of events that provide entertainment for
passengers. The Oasis of the Seas is known for their decor which
features original artwork, almost a floating museum. Other top
names in the cruise ship industry are Freedom of The Seas, Queen
Mary 2, Diamond Princess, Carnival Conquest, and Grand Princess.
This research examines the importance of events as a motivator to
purchase a luxury cruise in comparison to other motivators found
in a literature review. The result is a list of events featured as part of
the entertainment venues on the top cruise lines in the world. The
research will inform tourism professionals as to the importance of
events to the cruising passenger.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster I
Wait A Cotton Pickin’ Minute, It’s King!
Brittany Chapman, FTT 450: Issues in the Apparel and Textile
Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
The term “King Cotton” was first coined in the early nineteenth
century. The content of this research was to find exactly why cotton
was “King”. The cotton growing industry was stimulated by the
Business and Fashion & Textile Technology
introduction of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin in 1793 making it easier to
separate the seeds from the cotton boll. This invention allowed for
faster processing of cotton that led to greater demand to grow cotton.
Southern landowners, seeing that there was profit to me made,
planted more cotton. This, in turn, created a demand for workers,
namely slaves. In the 19th century, Southern states grew the cotton
and Northern states produced the cotton fabric. England became a
major consumer of this cotton and millions of bales were exported
each year. This poster will delve in to the term “King Cotton” and a
variety of images and charts will help the viewer understand the link
between cotton and slavery in the south.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster III
The Wedding of a Lifetime
Kelly Weise, HTR 375: Events Management
Faculty Mentor: Professor Kathleen O’Brien, Hospitality and
Tourism
This descriptive research project outlines the activities and costs
of destination weddings. Destination weddings aren’t as expensive
as everyone thinks and they are beautiful. The couples “to-be” are
able to relax and take a mini-vacation with their closest family and
friends. Brides don’t have to worry about running errands the day
before the wedding, conversely, they are able to relax and enjoy
themselves. Many hotels and resorts offer all-inclusive hotel packages
and services for these travelers. There are minimal expectations of
the bride and the groom, one of which includes room reservations
for their guests. These weddings can be less expensive than having
a traditional wedding reception. There may be a need however, to
enlist the services of a wedding planner. This person will help with
vendor contracts and handle the thousands of details and decisions
associated with planning a wedding. A common but necessary
detail associated with destination weddings out of the country is to
facilitate the process for travel documents such as passports and a
local marriage license. Destination weddings are beautiful and are
sometimes overlooked by the bride and groom. The result of this
research is a diagram of the planning process for three destination
weddings and the costs associated with them in comparison to a
traditional wedding.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster I
53