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Mara Bryan, an applied exercise and health sciences master鈥檚 student, became involved in research at 成人直播 because she believes that understanding health is more important now than ever before. She desired involvement with the proliferation of academic-based knowledge on significant subjects such as physical and mental health.

鈥淚 am currently most interested in the gut and its microbiome,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his faucet of research includes aspects of nutrition, organic chemistry, immunology, neurology, and overlaps with many other disciplines in the health sciences that are important to many populations.鈥�

Bryan, who plans on pursuing a Ph.D. upon completion of her master鈥檚 degree, said her experience on Dr. Katherine Ingram鈥檚 exercise science research team helped sharpen her research skills, craft her presentations skills to improve her public speaking skills, and allowed her to gain valuable experience in working on an academic research team.

 

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As a senior in the magnet STEM program at Kennesaw Mountain High School, Gwyneth Johnson wasoffered the opportunity to join Katherine Ingram鈥檚 research team for a semester internship. 

鈥淩esearch gives us a new perspective into several worlds,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淪ome studies can be like Alice in Wonderland, resulting in a trip down a rabbit hole with several new possibilities. No matter what the journey is, you always discover an impactful destination.鈥�

Working with Bryan, Grace Alexander, and Andreana Henry, Johnson looked into plant-based versus animal-based diets and their association with metabolic function. The research team is trying to determine if higher plant-based diets correlate with better metabolic function. She said their research can make an impact on society by identifying types of foods and diets that can improve a person鈥檚 metabolic health. 

鈥淭hrough research we can develop new medicines, find new ways to protect our environment, and/or just learn about an event we are unfamiliar with,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淩esearch is eye-opening and will always contribute important knowledge to society.鈥�

Johnson, who plans on majoring in film and television production as well as a potential double major in media communications, hopes to one day work in the film industry. She said that every aspect of the film industry captivates her and that she has a dream of winning an Oscar for directing.

 

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Graduate student Grace Alexander said that the research team she is a part of has provided a wonderful

learning opportunity for herself and her peers. She said that research is a great way to explore science and communicate findings with the public. 

鈥淥ur research has focused on the health and well being of pregnant women at risk for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a condition in which a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from using insulin effectively,鈥� Alexander said. 鈥淚t is important to detect early signs of GDM in pregnancy because studies show women can make lifestyle changes to improve their metabolic health, which includes a better start for their child.鈥�

After graduating with a master鈥檚 degree in applied exercise and health science, Alexander鈥檚 goals include pursuing a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, with a potential focus on nutrition.

Additionally, she will be pursuing a  in spring 2021.   

 

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Andreana Henry, a recent  graduate, decided during her senior year that she wanted to get

involved in research to ensure that she would be an ideal graduate school candidate. 鈥淏eing a part of a team gives you a different type of social skills that can be very useful in the professional work setting,鈥� Henry said. 

With the passion to learn and an interest in research, Dr. Katherine Ingram, associate professor of exercise science, encouraged Henry to join her undergraduate research team. 鈥淚 was attending a meeting that Dr. Ingram was hosting for  her community outreach program, 成人直播 for FitKids, and I became interested in her other research programs based around fitness,鈥� said Henry.

Ingram鈥檚 research on gestational diabetes, nutrition, visceral fat, and insulin resistance has the potential to evaluate independent factors that are all related to reducing one鈥檚 chances of gestational diabetes. 

鈥淥ur team aims to bring more awareness to the population mentioned above and others who are interested in understanding the things that can be done to reduce one鈥檚 chances of gestational diabetes,鈥� said Henry. 

Although psychology is her passion, being an effective and knowledgeable researcher in any field is what Henry aims to accomplish. In the future Henry would like to pursue a career in counseling in a hospital setting and eventually in private practice. 

鈥淏eing  a part of Team Ingram during these unprecedented times has really opened my eyes to how important science is to our society,鈥� said Henry. 鈥淲ithout research, we would all continue to stay the same.鈥� 

 

Songqiao Yu, who is studying computer science, became involved in research with the hopes of gaining experience for his future career. One of the projects he is presenting involves using virtual reality game applications to enhance medical students' empathy level for patients with Parkinson鈥檚 disease.

鈥淢y research project is based on psychological applications of virtual reality gamification,鈥� Yu explained. 鈥淧roviding empathy training to caregivers of those with Parkinson鈥檚 disease will help improve the level of care given and enhance prosocial interactions between healthcare providers and their patients,鈥� said Yu.

Yu is conducting research with Dr. Joy Li, an assistant professor of computer game design and development, during his second year pursuing a master鈥檚 degree.

鈥淭his research experience at 成人直播 is essential as it has broadened my horizons while also enabling me to further develop my analytic and critical thinking skill sets,鈥� said Yu. 鈥淎fter I graduate with this hands-on experience, I would love to work for a leading technology company and then start my own company focusing on education technologies.鈥�

鈥淭his is my first time presenting at a conference, and I am grateful to my theatre professor Dr. Thomas Fish for encouraging me to do so and am looking forward to tuning into the other virtual presentations,鈥� said Sarah Joseph, a senior theatre and performance studies major with a concentration in musical theatre

Her research is focused on creating more opportunities for collaborations in the arts community at 成人直播 that will foster strong learning, networking, and mutual respect.

鈥淭he initial driving factor in my pursuit of this research was my experience as a transfer student to a new school coupled with my involvement in both the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies and the School of Music,鈥� Joseph said. 鈥淭his research has shown me that the possibilities for creativity and exciting work really are limitless when you work together.鈥�

After her experience, Joseph hopes more students will seek out cross-training in the College of the Arts departments and schools. She wants collaborations to not only be encouraged but more accessible for students.

鈥淚 am looking forward to continuing a career in performance both on the stage and in film and am grateful for all the professors and students who help me to grow and who inspire me,鈥� she said. 

Dorothy Corbett, a senior majoring in , said her research mentor, Dr. Laura Beth Daws, encouraged her to pursue research and take her skills to the next level. Daws, associate professor of , also wanted Corbett to explore options for future work in academia and conveyed the value of research skills in professional roles. 

Corbett said that having the opportunity to research a topic that has lasting implications has been a rewarding experience. 

鈥淢y research analyzes the impact that social media has on young people engaging in celebrity worship,鈥� Corbett said. 鈥淚 found that extreme fandom online impacts consumerism, body image, mental health, and social hierarchies within fan communities.鈥�

鈥淏ecause fan communities impact the prevailing attitudes of the masses through popular culture, this research is extremely important to understand what forces are influencing an entire generation of young people,鈥� she explained.

While this is the first time Corbett presented her research, her experience in conducting research at 成人直播 has helped to expand her skill set in applicable job skills such as researching, writing, and interviewing.