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Parking update

Update: The MiM Planning Committee has reserved a campus parking lot specifically for Made in Millersville attendees.

The Ann Street lot, located behind the Student Memorial Center, will be available for MiM-goers from 9AM to 5PM tomorrow.

To view the Millersville campus map, click here.

The Student Memorial Center (#53 on the map) is located on the south end of campus.

If you have additional questions, please contact the MiM Planning Committe or visit the conference FAQ page.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

 

 

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Jenna Ioannidis

Title: Gender Bias Over the Years

Abstract: The field of education has undergone many changes over the last 50 years.  The experiences of three women representing three generations of educators share many common threads.  The gender bias that each teacher experienced in her childhood and schooling shaped her approach to education and life.  My video project presents a record of some of their experiences in Lancaster, their reflections on life and their love of teaching.  Each brings a unique perspective.  Yet, they share a common element of devotion to children and their education.

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Alaina Herbst

Title: Teaching Latino History in American Public Schools

Abstract: Question: How did the political happenings that occurred in the 1900’s involving Latin America and the United States effect young 2nd and 3rd generation immigrants currently in public schools, compared to 5th and 6th generation European immigrant going to school with them?  How many of these students know of the events that happened during this time?

Why?: Coming from a high school that was not very diverse in Latin American culture, I came to college with many Latinos and Latinas; it made me very interested in the culture. The culture here on campus had definitely sparked and interest in me Latin America.  Besides that, I had little previous knowledge of Latino history, making me question why? The things I was learning arguable could be considered United States History, why had I not learned it in High School?  I am curious in discovering if many students coming to college are in the same boat I was in, unaware of the happenings in the Caribbean and our government’s involvement or covering of such involvements.

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Schedule of posters, exhibits, and presentations is live!

Are you…

  • scheduled to present a talk, poster, performance, or exhibit at Made in Millersville?
  • planning to come support your friends or students as they explain their projects?
  • thinking about attending and want to see what projects will be presented?MIM_Sticker_VECTOR

Then take a few minutes to check out the Made in Millersville conference schedules! 

Click here to see the schedule for individual and group presentations

or

Click here to see the schedule for posters, exhibits, and demonstrations

All of the presentations, performances, posters, exhibits, and demonstrations in the schedules are linked to their abstracts and descriptions. Simply click the title of the presentation you’re interested in to view a short description of the project and what will be presented.

Looking for a specific presenter or presentation?

Click here (or use the sidebar on the right) to search for conference abstracts by presenters’ names, or use the tag cloud to browse presentations by academic program.

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Dr. Mark Atwater

Title: Nanotechnology in Action: Live, Interactive Electron Microscope Demonstration

Abstract: Ever wonder what a DVD or butterfly wing looks like when magnified 30,000X or more? During Made in Millersville, attendees can operate a scanning electron microscope and find out for themselves! Join us to see what common items look like at the nanoscale and learn about nanotechnology. You are likely to be surprised. This is made possible as part of the nanofabrication program in conjunction with Penn State, so take this rare opportunity to work with a piece of equipment costing three times more than most houses.

Keywords: demonstration, technology, microscope, nanotechnology, nanofabrication

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Laura Granruth

Group Title: SOWK 322: Literature Review Student Presentations

Group Abstract: Aiming to strengthen students; foundational and professional writing skills in preparation for professional social work practice, a combination of peer review processes and iterative instructor feedback is utilized to support students as they produce the course’s primary product–a comprehensive literature review. Students receive instruction related to foundational writing skills and complete assignments related to writing forms required of social work professionals to increase their writing competency.2 sections of SOWK322 (10 presentations for each)

Group Keywords: professional writing, students, social work practice, peer review, literature review

Group Members and Presentation Titles:

  • Francis Milano – The Importance of After-School Programs for At-Risk Youth
  • Samantha DeJesus – Reducing Stigmas Associated with Mental Illness
  • Stephanie Signorelli – Preparing Offenders for Societal Re-Entry
  • Brandy Bressler – LGBT Youth Experiencing Homelessness
  • Lauren Lefever – Heroin Epidemic
  • Tina Miller – Factors Affecting a Woman’s Decision to Leave a Domestic Violence Relationship
  • Samantha Blasch – Bereavement Care for Alzheimer’s Patients
  • Chelsea Phillipson – Suicidal Behavior in Children
  • Arianna Camel – Recidivism: The African-American Plight
  • Katherine Chuey – Europe’s Forgotten Children: The Effects of Segregation on Romani Youth
  • Constance Valdez – Modern Industrialized Slaughterhouses Produce More than Meat
  • Ana Francisco – Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder: Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood

 

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Tyler Helsel

Title: Augmented Reality Using Google Cardboard

Abstract: This presentation will focus around a demonstration of augmented reality software running on an HTC One M8 using Google Cardboard as the virtual reality device. The software will use the on device camera to present the viewer with a live image of the view directly in front of them. On top of this view will be an overlaid GPS map to assist in user positioning as well as a turn by turn navigational system run by Google Maps. In addition to this augmented reality software, a companion application will be present to allow users to customize the user interface and set up locations for turn by turn navigation.

Keywords: augmented reality, software, Google Cardboard, virtual reality

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Skylar Zarzecki

Title: 3D Printing Mechanical Properties

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between 3D printer settings and mechanical properties of 3D printed parts. The key settings of interest are infill percentage, infill structure, outside layer thickness, print orientation, and polymer printed with. I hypothesize that specific materials and print settings can be predetermined to create parts meeting various physical requirements. The process involves 3D printing samples of various characteristics and materials. The samples will undergo mechanical testing in the material-testing lab of Osburn Hall following ASTM standards. Data analysis and conclusion will be completed to create the stepping stones of a printing guide book. The results of this study can benefit both faculty and students, in the engineering and design departments, with part design and implementation for prototyping and development.

Keywords: 3D printing, mechanics, engineering, design

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Julia Goussetis

Title: Educational Business Model

Abstract: Why is the education system so based off the business factory model? How does this affect teachers, administration, but most important the students? What events or people have made it this way? Can business ideals and education work together to provide the best education system?

Keywords: education, business model

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Scott Patton

Title: Gold Rush of 1849

Abstract: A first-person view on the gold rush of 1849. This concept album puts you in the shoes of some of the people that were affected by the Gold Rush. The view points are fictional.

Keywords: gold rush, 1849, music, album