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    Parabolic Perception: A Form-Finding Study of the Acoustical and Structural Benefits of Parabolic Design Inspired by the Works of Antoni Gaudi and Iannis Xenakis
    (2013-10-01) Butner, Davis
    Davis Butner, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, explores the acoustical and structural intersections of parabolic designs based on the works of Antoni Gaudi and Iannis Xenakis. His poster, “Parabolic Perception,” features large- and small-scale parabolic forms juxtaposed with sketches and images of real-life architectural models. Key visual elements: Sharp, clear graphics Mix of sketches and photos Black background highlights bright images This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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    Art Heroes: The Discovery of Japan's Sexual Identity
    (2013-04-01) Kaufman, Emma
    "Art Heroes" captures the art of comics to trace Japanese gender definitions and identities both during and after World War II. Emma creates a comic book of her own in the visuals she has chosen, linked by arrows and fun speech balloons to explain her points. Her work provides both historical context for Japanese gender identity and trends in how technology has shaped Japanese identity in modern culture. Key visual elements: Comic book setup Creative speech balloons to hold text Bright and colorful film, Anime, Manga, and comics images This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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    Contemporary Vernacular: Re-Valuing Performance and the Architectural Skin
    (2013-10-01) Mangin, Jessica
    Jessica Mangin's poster examines advancements in building materials and technologies that integrate past solutions to modern architectural problems. Her use of perspective as well as juxtaposition of colorful and black and white images creates an architectural floor-plan feel in this poster. Key visual elements: Effective perspective and depth-perception Juxtaposition of black/white and color images Architectural layout This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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    Penn and The Surrounding Community
    (2016-10-01) Qualitative Research, SWRK 781:; Frasso, Rosemary
    Photo-elicitation was first named in a paper published by the photographer and researcher John Collier (1957). It involves a qualitative interview stimulated and guided by participant-generated photographs. This method can help break down barriers between researchers and participants and can promote rich and collaborative discussions (Harper, 1994). Each student in the Fall 2016 Qualitative Methods Research Class recruited one study participant (n=25) (undergraduate and graduate students) and trained them in the appropriate and ethical use of this method. Study participants were asked to explore the meaning of “Penn’s relationship with the surrounding community” over the course of one week using their phones to document their exploration. Using the participant-generated photographs to guide conversation, each member of the research team conducted an interview with a participant. Additionally, each student investigator recruited five members of the Penn community (n=125) and asked them to answer a free-listing question designed to help us explore perceptions of Penn’s relationship with the surrounding community.
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    Suspicious Fires in Slums: A Comparison Across Cities
    (2013-04-01) Bromfield, Heather
    "Suspicious Fires in Slums" presents a vivid visual backdrop to its clearly highlighted points about the issues surrounding slum fires. Heather's poster examines the causes and effects of slum fires in developing cities, highlighting the national flags of Brazil and India. The light-colored text and circular shapes provide an effective contrast to the dark, menacing background. Key visual elements: Bold background image Light/dark image and text contrasts Brief, effective bursts of text This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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    Notions of Health and Manhood in a Guatemalan Gym: Patterns Contra to Machismo
    (2012-01-01) Venegas, Ollin
    "Notions of Health and Manhood in a Guatemalan Gym" investigates how sport and fitness factor into considerations of manhood in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Ollin neatly compartmentalizes his research sections and balances text with visual elements. A word cloud, QR code, table, map, and photographs all engage the viewer. Key visual elements: Three-column layout Section structure forms a narrative Gym photographs as focal point This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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    The American Elephant: The Controversy of Keeping Elephants in the United States
    (2014-04-01) Atkins, Randa
    Created for the History & Sociology of Science (HSOC) Senior Honors Thesis, overseen by Dr. Ann Greene Instead of focusing on African and Asian elephants and how their enclosures fail to accurately simulate their wild environments, I argue that we should treat the elephants in America as if they were their own species. Elephants in the Americas have been featured in shows or confined to small enclosures, and often times, they’ve had long-lasting relationships with humans. These elephants have different needs then their wild counterparts, and should be treated as such. Key visual elements: Graphic illustrations Pro and Con lists
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    stret-to
    (2012-10-01) Butner, Davis
    "stret-to" visualizes sonic vibrations through structural light patterns. Davis's poster features a topography of electronic composition, based on the work of Iannis Xenakis. The black and white topography compares to the light grids, all of which can be incorporated into a musical performance. Key visual elements: Musical topography Light patterns Juxtaposition of black/white and color images This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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    Family Business and Legacy Divestitures
    (2012-10-01) Yi, Joseph
    "Family Business and Legacy Divestitures" focuses on key elements of family business ownership by scattering effective facts across the poster. Joseph's poster features a timeline of key moments in legacy divestiture from 1867 to 2006, highlighting Greyhound Corp. in 1987. Joseph delineates clear sections for finding definitions and how-to's for identifying a legacy business divestiture. Key visual elements: Bold text to separate sections Featured timeline Easy-to-read numbered lists of steps/facts This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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    The American POW Experience in Nazi Germany
    (2012-07-01) Sawey, Daniel
    The McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduate students for graduate studies by providing opportunities to pursue advanced research. During the summer program, students complete an original research proposal and share their work through a presentation and a research poster. Daniel's research questions: Were the experiences of American POWs in Nazi Germany fairly consistent for the duration of the war? Or were there certain developments that negatively affected their experience? What were these developments? Key visual elements: Historical photographs Annotated map