WELCOME TO RESEARCH DAY, Salem State’s annual showcase and celebration of research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. Join us at any point in the day for engaging presentations, panel discussions, performances, and more.
The day begins with the Undergraduate Research Symposium from 9 am to 12 pm, followed by the BIAC Plenary at 12:15 pm, and the Faculty and Graduate Research Symposium from 1:30 to 6 pm, with many events taking place throughout the day.
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Histories, Health, and Wealth: Current Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies 10:40 - 11:30 am | undergraduate panel session II Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 244
Tyler Norden Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins The Forgotten History of Lacrosse
In my presentation, I will share my introduction to lacrosse, the role it has played in my life, and my discovery of its past. I will be explaining the history of lacrosse specifically its roots in Native American culture. I will share why Native Americans created the game and its impact. I will talk about the game's differences among the different tribes and the different ways it was played. I'll discuss the loss of that history as it transformed into the game we know today while highlighting those making an effort to keep the history alive.
Liv Nygren Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins Checking CTE in the NHL
For my capstone project I will be discussing what CTE is, how CTE affects the hockey world, and former players who have a past with serious head injuries from the sport. There has been and continues to be so much focus on CTE in the NFL and their players affected by this. This is not to say it is a competition between the two, because CTE is just horrible for anyone, but CTE in the NHL needs more discussion and attention. I will be diving into what leads to CTE and also how such severe head injuries can be lessened or avoided. I will also be touching on what the league has already begun to do in order to try and make the game safer for their players.
Rachel Owsiak Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins How Does Canine Diet Impact Health and Lifespan?
I plan to discuss the health and longevity values found in a well-rounded canine diet that contains all of the necessary components. I will detail the negative impacts of a poor canine diet, such as a diet that is missing certain nutrients or containing harmful ingredients and additives. I will also discuss the importance of owner education of a diet based on objective knowledge and veterinary consultation.
Danielle Patrice Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins Titan Submersible: Wealth and Ignorance Sinking Rescue Efforts
My research is an overview of what happened to the submersible Titan by OceanGate. In June 2023, five lives were lost due to the lack of mechanics on the Titan. OceanGate, founded in 2009 by Stockton Rush, has a long history of negligence with their submersible adventures to view the Titanic. The five wealthy passengers knew the risks. Multiple countries’ navies and rescue teams searched, and the US government paid 1.5 million in the search. The question is how could the five deaths and the rescuers’ time and money have been saved?
