MSU Student Research Celebration
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Item Evaluation of Humanitarian Organizations in France(2013-03) Blaskovich, Christie; Giusti, AdaMany visitors to France are interested in volunteering in the country in order to connect with the Francophone culture, while benefiting the community. However, here has never been guide written for Anglophones to volunteer France. The study of the humanitarian organizations, Secours Populaire and Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF) during 2010--‐2011 in southern France will be incorporated into a guide, being written by Ada Giusti PhD, which will provide information about the volunteer opportunities within the Francophone world. The study of these two organizations revealed the requirements, expectations of volunteers, and the effectiveness of their programs in the community. The personal responses from volunteers, directors, and the community will be included in the guide to allow future volunteers to make informed decisions about each organization.Item Evaluation of Misconceptions about Unplanned Pregnancy and Contraception Among 20-29 year old Women(2013-03) Blaskovich, Christie; Mentch, Laura; Bertagnolli, AnnMany pregnancies are unplanned, especially in certain age groups, and they may be prevented with increased understanding of contributing factors, including misinformation about contraceptive measures. According to the Guttmacher Institute, 49% percent of pregnancies were unintended in 2001 [Finer and Henshaw, 2001] and women between 20--‐29 years old accounted for 54% of unplanned pregnancies among all unmarried women [U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2001]. Furthermore, between 1994 and 2001, unplanned pregnancies in the United States increased among the 25--‐34 year old age group [Finer and Henshaw, 2006]. Despite the fact that this age group represents the highest rate of unplanned pregnancy in the United States, relatively little research has focused exclusively on the “twenty--‐somethings.” The goal of this research was to gain greater knowledge about the 20--‐29 year old female population by compiling previous research on this topic. The National Campaign published focus group results that studied unmarried 20--‐29 year old males and females in larger U.S. cities in 2007. This study revealed that this population does not believe getting pregnant is a ‘big deal,’ believes planning for pregnancy is for people who are financially stable, has an ambivalent attitude toward becoming pregnant, and is lacking accurate information about contraception and fertility. The knowledge gained from this research ill aid BridgerCare and Montana Advocates for Sexual Health (an --‐campus group, MASH) to develop educational programs to address misinformation about contraception in Bozeman, Montana and at Montana State University (MSU).Item Computer Education in Sanambele, Mali(2013-03) Mosdal, Tessa; Rolph, Bronwyn; Blaskovich, Christie; Hinckley, Samantha; Giusti, AdaThe village of Sanambele, Mali currently possesses a laptop but the villagers do not know how to operate a computer. Those in Sanambele have requested help with learning how to use their computer. I developed a basic user manual for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint which are three programs that I believe the teachers, students and other villagers will find the most useful. An English and translated French version of the manuals will be taken to the village and left with the community for further reference. The manuals are also going to be used by the members of the Altas Cultural Foundation (ACF) in Zawiya Ahansal, Morocco. I am traveling to Morocco in March to conduct computer education workshops for the ACF members. A copy of the manuals will be left with them for additional guidance. Providing manuals for both the communities in Mali and in Morocco will prevent the members of the community from losing the knowledge they will have received. I hope I will have offered these people a lasting method of improving their education.