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Through engaged learning experiences, IU Indianapolis students solve problems, demonstrate creativity, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. The ePortfolio Showcase highlights this work.

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ACL Development, Function and Response to Loading

Adam Carter
Biology
Project-based
2023 Showcase

According to the National Library of Medicine, a staggering 100,000 to 200,000 ACL sprains and tears are reported annually in the United States. Our research is led by principal Investigator Stephen Schlecht, Ph.D. to study the anterior cruciate liga ...

Exploring treatment Methods for Schizophrenia: A Comparative Analysis of Combined Therapy Versus Antipsychotic Medication Alone

Ahmad Omar
Neuroscience
Project-based
2023 Showcase

Schizophrenia is a complex and challenging mental illness that significantly impacts an individual's social, vocational, and independent functioning. Schizophrenia is a multifactorial psychotic disorder with a wide range of treatment options, the eff ...

The Effects of Opioids on Bone In Conjunction with Chronic Kidney Disease

Alec LaPlant
Biomedical Engineering
Project-based
2023 Showcase

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have high rates of pain and limited options for pain management, leaving chronic opioids as a primary pain treatment; however, opioids lead to higher fracture rates. The majority of patients with CKD have ch ...

Relationships of family dynamic to children's motivations for violence in video games

Alexandria Stocker
Psychology and English (Creative Writing)
Project-based
2023 Showcase

I am working in Dr. Tom Hummer's Media and Brain Development Lab. As part of this work, we are using virtual reality to understand how children with ADHD understand other people's thoughts and feelings depending on the environment around them. I have ...

Mouse Training Course Stress Recovery Analysis

Alexis Tanner
Biology B.S. (Pre-Veterinary Medicine)
Project-based
2023 Showcase

Mice are common models in biomedical research. Researchers must be properly trained in technical skills before working with mice for the benefit of both animal welfare and successful research outcomes. Training takes a couple of sessions for each per ...

Evaluation of Low Her2 in Breast Cancer Cases with Digital Pathology

Amanda Werner
Forensic & Investigative Science
Project-based
2023 Showcase

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. Approximately 290,000 new cases were diagnosed in 2022 and about 43,000 women will die. The standard of care for determining treatment is evaluating the expression of ER (estrogen receptors) ...

Culturally Tailoring Crooked Creek Food Pantry

Anna Areal
Health Science and Chemistry
Project-based
2023 Showcase

The Social Determinants of Health Team at Eskenazi Health aims to decrease health inhibiting factors such as food insecurity, diaper need, and transportation by making resources more accessible. The Crooked Creek Food Pantry is available for use to e ...

Exploring Teen Sexual Health Education Needs through Community Stakeholder Interviews

Ariana Hendricks
Psychology, pre-med track
Project-based
2023 Showcase

Although adolescent pregnancy rates have decreased, the US continues to have one of the highest adolescent birth rates among high income countries. In rural Indiana, teen pregnancy prevention programs are not widely implemented in health education. L ...

Neural-based Engineering Technologies for Spinal Cord Injuries

Arshia Bhardwaj
Neuroscience
Project-based
2023 Showcase

The spinal cord is a critical part of the central nervous system that facilitates communication between the brain and the body. The Yadav lab is researching the use of spinal cord stimulation to enhance sensory perception. This involves stimulating r ...

Exploring Bidirectionality in Global Health Partnerships for US Pediatric Residency Programs

Ashley Combs
Biology
Project-based
2023 Showcase

This project aimed to define the term bidirectionality and determine how it is being incorporated into pediatric residency programs in the United States. This was a cross-sectional, REDCap-based survey with an online setting. Global health faculty or ...

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