Abstracts

Poor or weak implementation of Software vulnerabilities preventions puts many users at risk. Software vulnerabilities are ubiquitous because they can be found in various technologies from iOS and Android to Cloud-based applications. Software vulnerabilities are typically addressed as part of security implementation of the software development process and code review steps. However, implementation of code to prevent software vulnerabilities varies, and in some cases engineers and developers have to address software vulnerabilities by applying patches to existing applications. This study focuses on identifying the 21 most common software vulnerabilities as categorized by National Institute of Standards and technology (NIST) and providing a solution about how to address each software vulnerabilities.

The ability to integrate individual movements into complex action is an important developmental achievement, and recent research has noted the possible contribution of motor learning deficits in developmental disorders. Unfortunately, the developmental patterns of motor skill learning and related cognitive processes are unclear, and controversial results have been reported regarding the development of implicit learning in childhood. It has been suggested that working memory (WM) capacity plays a significant role in motor learning. A relationship between working memory capacity and implicit motor learning suggests interventions aimed at increasing WM could increase implicit motor learning ability and reduce adverse outcomes associated with motor learning deficits. My goal is to examine the contribution of WM to implicit motor learning.

The largest minority group in the United States is that of persons with disabilities. Increasingly, students with disabilities are attending higher education institutions. According to the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics, in 2003, 11% of collegians identified themselves as disabled. While 26% of students with disabilities enrolled in higher education in 1990, there has been a 20 percent increase over the last 15 years with 46% attending college by 2005. However, there is stratification in college attendance rates among persons with disabilities. Over the last two decades, more than half of students with disabilities attended community colleges. In fact, some studies claim that nearly three-fourths of all students with disabilities access college at two-year institutions. Despite this, much of the research related to this population has focused on students at four-year institutions. There is a dearth of literature on students with disabilities, and it primarily examines attitudes of non-disabled students and/or faculty regarding perceptions of students' disabilities as well as accommodations they receive at the post-secondary level. The aim of this presentation is to highlight patterns of enrollment, campus climate concerns, access services, and the accommodation process for students with disabilities within the community college context. Additionally, this presentation will endeavor to frame recommendations for policy, practice, and future research in addressing the segmentation of students with disabilities in post-secondary education.

Individuals with disabilities are among a population of disenfranchised citizens who have limited access to educational opportunities. Policies such as Affirmative Action allowed colleges to take characteristics such as race, gender, and ability into consideration when admitting students, but this was a temporary solution, and even with the use of affirmative action as an admission criterion, the number of the white students in higher education was disproportionately higher than other minorities groups. The purpose of this presentation is to examine issues of educational access for minorities, specifically those who belong to numerous subjugated populations from the perspective of Rawl's Theory of Social Justice.

There is considerable literature on the individual and interactive effects of childhood behavior and parental discipline on adolescent problem behavior. However, few studies have examined these relationships in older children and how these effects may operate across a longer time span. This study examines the interactive effect of child behavior and maternal discipline in childhood and how that impacts adolescent engagement in later problem behavior, using an existing longitudinal data set of low-risk, middle class parents and children. Harsh discipline in childhood was found to be significantly positively related to child externalizing behavior and to significantly moderate the relationship between child externalizing behavior and school problem behavior in adolescence.

This study examined the relationships between various child, parent, parenting, and peer factors in early childhood and later deviant behavior and association with 'deviant' peers in adolescence. Using data from the Childhood and Beyond (CAB) project, a longitudinal study of child self-perception and achievement in a largely white, middle class population (n=551), analyses were conducted using child and parent survey data from early elementary through high school. Preliminary analyses revealed that lower levels of child self-esteem, lower levels of clear and reasonable family rules, and lower positive affective parent-child relationship scores in early childhood were all significantly associated with higher deviant behavior scores in adolescence. In addition, lower positive affective parent-child relationship scores in early childhood were significantly associated with higher association with 'deviant' peers in adolescence. Furthermore, greater association with 'deviant' peers in adolescence was associated with higher deviant behavior scores in adolescence. Boys were significantly more likely than girls to associate with 'deviant' peers. Consistent with other findings in the field, these results suggest that certain aspects of a child's early environment may significantly impact later social functioning in adolescence. However, further analyses need to be performed to determine the extent to which these early factors interact and predict later functioning.

This study examined the relationships between parenting practices and parent-child relationship conflict in childhood and later adolescent alcohol use. Using data from Childhood and Beyond, a longitudinal study of child self-perception and achievement in a largely white, middle class population (n= 551), analyses will be conducted using parent survey data regarding discipline practices and parent-child relationship conflict from early elementary school and adolescent survey data regarding frequency of alcohol use from high school. Correlational and regression analyses will determine if parent-child relationship conflict moderates the relationship between parental discipline practices in childhood and alcohol use in adolescence. In addition, separate analyses will be performed for boys and girls and for mothers and father to determine how these relationships may differ by child and parent sex. Results and their clinical implications will be discussed.

This presentation and interactive demonstration will share the work done in fall 2011 in partnership with Ypsilanti's Michigan Works! office. The presenter devised and facilitated a workshop that sought to provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on experiences relating to job loss and joblessness, while building their confidence and soft skills. Using a blend of interactive theatre and creative drama exercises, the workshop focused on the questions of 'who am I?' 'where have I been?' and 'what do I have to offer?' The presenter will discuss both the experience of creating and leading the workshop and the evaluation methods developed to measure the difficult to quantify impact and results of this endeavor.

This research compares the available literature on wayfinding for people suffering from dementia. Dementia is an incurable memory loss disease, and its incidence is rising as the elderly population grows. Wayfinding is a tool that helps people feel self-sufficient and independent. Architectural typology plays an important role in the experience a person has inside a space, and two of the most popular and beneficial ones are described in this presentation. The other design strategies addressed are signage; indoor design elements, such as color and lighting; and sensory stimulation. With a growing elderly population, research on wayfinding in dementia-friendly environments is fundamental to help benefit the people diagnosed with dementia.

The TAT Oral Dependency Scale (TOD) is partially informed by Freud's concept of oral dependency. TOD content involves oral gratification, parental figures/nurturers, asking for/receiving help, passive dependence, helplessness, loneliness and/or depression, a belief in luck or magic, and optimistic story ending. This study examined the prevalence of oral dependency in clinical (n=191) and non-clinical samples (n=136). Non-clinical participants were recruited from an undergraduate population. Participants told stories based on four cards of the TAT and each was scored for the TOD based upon criteria from Huprich (2009). The correlations of TOD scores and criterion variables and interrater reliability were reported.

This qualitative research study examines the transition between academic and clinical coursework during the graduate education of speech-language pathologists. The goal of the study is to gain a better understanding of the graduate students' experiences as they begin their first supervised clinical practicum. During this transition period, it is common for graduate students to experience great stress and anxiety. I expect to gain knowledge of exactly what aspects of the transition are responsible for these feelings. Through interviews with graduate students at Eastern Michigan University who recently transitioned into their clinical practicum, I collected data to make sense of the feelings and experiences that the graduate students endure and what aspects of the transition are responsible for their cause.

Integration of spatial and relational data in GIS is a valuable tool for Historic Preservation professionals. Proficiency with GIS assists with the development of conditional assessments of historic building materials, resource documentation, interpretive programs, historic mapping and designations, and cultural preservation. GIS is utilized in historic preservation to assimilate historic information with current data, designate historic districts, document individual structures, and chart settlement patterns. Elk Rapids, Michigan, will be used as an example of how GIS can be used in historic preservation. The village is interested in developing a heritage route. Information regarding the development of the village and EMU's role in Elk Rapids will be provided. The use of GIS tools and techniques will be shown to illustrate how GIS can be incorporated with historic preservation, with an interpretive heritage route as the end result.

Metadata affects the ability to access archival materials, no matter what generation, digital or analog. Good metadata can be used to create easily searchable finding aids but can also link data to other materials that are relevant or contemporary. These links create 'Linked Data,' or networks of interrelation among objects. 'Linked Data' is an outgrowth of best practices from the web and is currently being applied in new ways to integrate scientific, medical, and civic databases. Within the field of Historic Preservation, high quality linked metadata can create greater access among archived materials, historic sites, and original historical research. In the future, linked metadata may be able to preserve objects during migrations to future states, especially cloud storage. Metadata is a largely underestimated opportunity to exercise best practices and preserve cultural heritage in the long-term digital future.

Indoor environmental quality refers to the quality of air in an indoor environment. Many factors in the environment contribute to air quality. Mold, ventilation, chemicals, and odors all contribute to air quality. Materials in the space, such as furniture and carpet, release contaminants that decrease the quality of the air. Poor indoor environmental quality can cause serious illness. By controlling the temperature, humidity, and ventilation of the indoor space, you can prevent these illnesses. Choosing environmentally safe furniture and carpets also helps reduce the toxins in the air. I will discuss methods to use to control the temperature, humidity, and ventilation as well as provide a guide for choosing the right materials and furnishings for the indoor space.

The new Post 9-11 GI Bill offers unprecedented benefits to today's veterans. As a result, the number of student veterans on campuses across the nation is expected to increase significantly. To help this population fully take advantage of these funds, colleges and universities need to be prepared by recognizing and providing the specialized academic and social support needed by many student veterans. Numerous state governments, universities, and colleges are making robust efforts to provide programs that attract and support student veterans. This presentation focuses on the importance of providing these resources and what Michigan and its institutions of higher education are doing to address the needs of this growing population.

This study examined psychometric measures of social cognition and areas of neural activation in individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared to neurotypicals. Sixteen participants with ASD, ages 11-20, were examined and compared to age- and gender-matched controls. Social cognition was measured using standardized tests, including the NEPSY-II Affect Recognition and the Social Responsiveness Scale, a parent-report questionnaire. Neural activation was measured while participants completed joint attention (JA) tasks during magnetoencephalography (MEG). Consistent with the extant literature on JA and MEG, individuals with ASD had greater left hemisphere activation during joint attention gaze cues to faces, particularly in the occipital and orbitofrontal regions. Their performance on measures of social cognition will be reported. Correlations between specific psychometric tasks and brain region activation will also be explored, and significant findings will be explained.

This study examined differences in social integration of children with congenital neurodevelopmental conditions (ND), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and physical impairment (PI), compared to neurotypicals (TD). One hundred and forty-three children (ND=51, TBI=14, PI=18, TD=60), ages 6-12, were examined. Friendship characteristics and quality were investigated with measures of social networks, social behaviors, and friendship attributes, including the Social Network Inventory for Children, Child Version; Friendship Quality Questionnaire, Revised; and Personality Inventory for Children, Second Edition. MANOVA for friendship characteristics revealed a significant main effect for Group; Wilks' Lambda=0.740, F=2.37 (18, 379.495), p=.001. Post hoc analyses showed significant differences between children in the ND and TD groups but not in TBI or PI. Among children with different types of disabilities, there are significant differences in friendship characteristics but not in friendship quality. Findings support the need for continued emphasis on programs that support the social development of children with disabilities.

To measure student interest and perceived value in study abroad programs and identify areas of concern, 17000 undergraduate students at EMU were surveyed. In determining whether they should participate in study abroad programs as part of their undergraduate education, students identify affordability and availability of scholarship/financial aid as the most important factors influencing their decision. Students' affordability concern is understandable since the majority of them are financially responsible for their own education and 60% utilize financial aid. While financial hardships may prevent many students from studying abroad, educational institutions should focus on the mission and value of study abroad programs and the need for international education and should extend opportunities to students of all means.

In this presentation, preliminary work with Institutionalized children in South Africa will be explored through an attachment lens. The work conducted in South Africa involved direct interactions with children living in orphanages and involved specific attention to the relevance of attachment theory. Research has shown that children who are securely attached to a caregiver develop into adults who are better able to handle emotions, build loving relationships, and work productively as a member of society. Children who do not experience a relationship with a secure attachment figure often find themselves, as adults, unable to handle difficult situations and have unstable and unhealthy relationships. Zeanah and colleagues (2005) found that children who live in institutions and are able to have a strong and secure relationship with a caregiver are similar to children who are raised by a biological parent.

This study will examine the possibility that the experience of abuse during childhood interferes with a woman's ability to recognize others' emotions, in particular, infants' emotions. It is speculated that childhood maltreatment disrupts an individual's recognition of one's own emotional experiences, as well as other people's emotional experiences. As women transition into motherhood, it is possible that this type of history impairs a mother's ability to form an attachment to her infant, in part based on detachment and/or distorted perceptions of the infant. One hundred and twenty female participants were enrolled in the study during their third trimester of pregnancy. Women were interviewed during the third trimester, when their infants were 3 months old, and when their infants were 1 year old. Measures assessing maternal mental health, quality of relationships with participants' parents during childhood, and maternal perceptions of infant emotions based on infant facial expressions will be examined.