Tag: Oral Session 3 MI

Behavior of Human Beings and their Effect on Global Warming

Presenter(s): Tulku Sangye Tenzin

Oral Session 3 MI

Changes in the earth’s climate are a consequence of the actions of the human species in the past and present. If we care about our mother Earth, then we need to react to this situation by changing our behavior as a global community, specifically our motivation. How do we as individuals change our perception in order to reduce global climate change, and why don’t we respond to this issue with urgency this? For my research, I participated in environmental and climate justice events, watched a professional documentary about climate change, interviewed knowledgeable activists in the community who work to bring awareness to global climate change, and read reliable articles related to global climate change. My research shows that we have many methods that can help reduce climate change, including studying, changing our behavior, and informing ourselves so that we can change the world through our actions; however, this is complicated by the fact that there are many people in this world of different cultural, political, and economic backgrounds. On the other hand, if we all work together, we can have a powerful effect. My research predicts that if we can change, reduce the causes of climate change, and work continuously toward a solution, then we will naturally experience a positive result in the future. It is our responsibility to act because of the interdependent nature of the human activity and climate change.

Restaurants Service and Customers Care

Presenter(s): Komron Rasulov

Faculty Mentor(s): Cybele Higgins & Casey Reid

Oral Session 3 MI

The culinary community — a community in which people learn and get cooking skills — has problems between restaurant service and customers. In sales, commerce, and economics, a customer, also known as client or purchaser, is a receiver of delicious food, good service, and products that sellers can offer. In the restaurant business, the customer is the most important. Unfortunately, not all customers are happy, patient or satisfied. The presenter researched three of the most common problems which restaurants encounter with customers and proposes solutions for those customers who create these problems for restaurants in order to create a better customer-led experience. This informative presentation will help inform customers to recognize and change their often unpleasant behaviours in public places. Also, the recommendations presented will help the audience to be “woke” in welcoming behaviours, which every customer should exhibit in public places.

Expensive sneakers

Presenter(s): Min Kim

Faculty Mentor(s): Cybele Higgins

Oral Session 3 MI

Have you ever heard about sneakers costing more than $2,000? Do you know that many people are enthusiastic about limited edition sneakers and clothes? Nowadays, many people know about the sneaker culture, and many people pay attention to clothes related to street culture. Despite astronomical prices, people still spend money to buy these products. The question is, “Why?” In social media such as Facebook and Instagram, accounts that promote information about sneakers can be found as well as people selling or buying sneakers. This presentation delves into the expensive sneaker community. Primary research from interviews with customers and participant observation as well as secondary research using credible sources show people’s statistical reactions to this topic and investigate its origins and troublesome issues that have developed within this community. The presenter found that the most significant reason to explain why people spend such large amounts of money on sneakers is that people want to show their wealth by wearing expensive clothes. However, the research uncovered the fact that such purchases lead to excessive consumption — frequently over people’s financial means. In addition, when people buy expensive sneakers, they are likely to unwittingly buy fake products. This presentation includes recommendations for people who want to buy expensive sneakers and clothes, addressing the risks and describing how to make such purchases carefully and wisely in the sneaker and clothing market.

Keeping the Titans on Track (Women Basketball Players of Lane Community College)

Presenter(s): Sara Baptista

Faculty Mentor(s): Cybele Higgins & Casey Reid

Oral Session 3 MI

The importance of attention to nutrition in handling pressures safely is critical for high performance in sports. Achieving great performance is what any athlete wants; however, what is necessary is to understand their weaknesses. Based on interviews with a female basketball athlete, a coach, and an athletic trainer, combined with online research and two surveys, the presenter identified three key problems for female basketball athletes: injury, pressure, and lack of audience. In this presentation, the implications of these problems for student-athletes and recommendations for addressing these issues are discussed.

Employees at Amazon

Presenter(s): Bayan Almakay

Faculty Mentor(s): Cybele Higgins

Oral Session 3 MI

Employees at Amazon have benefits but also face issues with being overworked. These problems can affect their health. This employment situation needs to be fixed in order to have a better future because the employees are core of the company. The presenter conducted qualitative research about the work conditions of Amazon employees. She used secondary research about the known problems Amazon workers have experienced at multiple facilities as well as primary research through contextualized interviews and participant observation with individuals who have worked for companies with a relationship with Amazon. Preliminary research suggests the pace of work, amount of work, and lack of concern for employees results in low morale and high employee turnover. The results of this research have implications not only for people who currently work for or are considering working for Amazon but also for the working conditions of the growing contingent and gig economy workers.