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Wealth, power, and authoritarian institutions: comparing dominant parties and parliaments in Tanzania and Uganda

Wine grape grower perceptions and attitudes about soil health

Developing and adopting strategies that preserve soil health from degradation due to drastic changes in climate is critical for securing sustainable viticulture. For example, healthy soils promote water infiltration, nutrient cycling, and retention functions that support grape production. However, little research has evaluated drivers of growers' d...

The Importance of Maintaining Healthy Relationships in Middle Childhood

My Capstone Project focuses on the importance of healthy relationships in middle childhood, ages nine to eleven. Middle childhood is a sensitive time period in the lifespan . Fourth and fifth graders in particular (9-11 years of age) are gaining a greater perception of the world around them as they are anticipating adolescence. These factors can ha...

Teaching Future Educators How To Support Students with ADHD

The topic of my capstone project is teaching future educators how to support school-age students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders of children in the United States. According to the CDC (2023), an estimated 9.8% (6 million) of kids ages 3-17 are diagnosed with ADHD. Because of the ...

Increasing Emotional Development in Preschool Students

This capstone project focuses on teaching preschool children about the emotions they are feeling. During this period in their lives, children experience different thoughts, feelings, and emotions. However, many preschool students need help to identify what they are feeling and experiencing clearly. Young children have difficulty identifying their e...