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Show Tuesday, January 31, 2006 DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE Students create revolutionary medical devices Doctoral student examines masculinity, wilderness identity Patrick Muir Chronicle Asst. News Editor On Wednesday, Tracy Marafiote, doctoral candidate for the department of communication at the U, spoke on her "work in progress," titled "Gender, Race and Nature: A Cultural History of the Wilderness Society and the Cultural Politics of the Wilderness Act of 1964." Marafiote examines how white masculinity and cultural progression led to changing identities of wilderness and the evolution of cultural identification. She is also looking at how privilege in race and gender are synonymous with cultural identity standards. "In the 1930s, white masculinity was quoted as synonymous with civilized," she said. The founding members of the Wilderness Society were upper-class, Ivy League-educated white males. The average member, however, came from both genders and all races. The ideal identity of the wilderness evolved because of the increasing overcivilization and national pride in technology and progress, she said. For example, the definition of masculinity became a frontier type of philosophy. In other words, the definition was a hardy cowboy. This demonstrated the fluidity and elasticity of white masculinity in performing hybrid identities. "Knowledge about our complex past informs future social and environmental change," she said. Shannon Nielsen, an undeclared freshman, said she enjoyed the presentation. "She expounded upon a subject that's well known but is not talked about," Nielsen said. The "Work in Progress" series is sponsored by the Tanner Humanities Center. "This series is a chance for students and faculty to test their work out on the community and for those who are interested in other's works," said Vincent Cheng, director of the center. This series is held on a biweekly basis and will continue through April 19. Tim Ivan ResCue Medical Systems, a student-formed company, is designing machines that provide "just-in-time training" through the use of visual images so people who have no medical training can still perform complicated procedures. "With our technology people can perform (procedures) as well as the people who know how," said Rachna Malhotra, doctoral student in bio engineering. The company's first prototype tackles cardiac arrest, which 350,000 U.S. citizens experience every year. "95,000 of them die because effective CPR is not performed on those people," Malhotra said. The prototype system provides graphical instructions on how to do CPR. It consists of a screen in which the graphical images are seen and sensors located on the air mask and in pads that are placed on the patient's chest. The machine gives feedback through these sensors to ensure it is performed properly. If a person is giving chest compressions without the right depth and speed, the system will tell the person do things like push harder or faster. Although the current size of the prototype is that of a large suitcase, the team is working to make the machine compact—roughly the mass of a carry-on bag. "We want to make it more compact so it can be carried," said Srinath Iingutla, MBA student and member of the team. The company won second place in the Opportunity Quest business program on Jan. 20 and plans to enter more business competitions for funds. When the company raises enough money, Lingutla said they would then be able to develop the machine to sell in the commercial market within a year's time. A new prototype revealed by ResCue Medical Systems, a student-formed company, Is designed to instruct CPR more effectively by using a graphical screen and sensors to Indicate Improper performance of CPR. The group hopes to develop two different machines. One a person could plug into an existing computer, and the second would be a complete system. "The idea is to make it available in... many places...just like a fire extinguisher," Rachna said. "In case someone has a cardiac arrest, you should be able to get this system and try to save the person." The U received a grant from NASA to develop the system to be used in the international space station. NASA was looking for medical solutions be- cause they thought the current medical training astronauts received was insufficient for emergencies, said Santosh Balakrishnan, doctoral student in bio engineering. The concept for the machine was developed by a team of U professors from the schools of architecture, psychology, business, medical and bioengineering. The U owns the technology and once the product is ready to be sold, the company will license the machine. In return, the school will receive part of the revenue. p.muir@chronicle.utah.edu Holocaust survivors urge an end to genocide in Darfur CaraHogan The Daily Free Press (Boston U.) BOSTON—Holocaust survivors and religious leaders united on Friday at the Statehouse and voiced their concern over the ignorance or apathy toward genocide they say is prevalent in America, at the same time urging activism to stop the current genocide inDarrur. Friday marked the first-annual United Nations International Day of Remembrance for Holocaust Victims. "We hope that today's gathering will not only be for remembrance of the past, but also will help us to prevent future genocide," said Rabbi Reb Moshe Waldoks in the opening speech. Sixty years ago on Jan. 27,1946, one of the largest World War n death camps, Auschwitz, was liberated by the Soviet Army, and the UN declared this date a day of remembrance for people around the world. "I am a holocaust survivor, a former inmate of Auschwitz," said Israel Arbeiter, president of the American Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors. "As a survivor of the death camps, standing here on this day of remembrance I can ask why? Why was everyone silent? Much of what transpired could have been prevented" Arbeiter added that he hopes the act of remembrance will provoke action. "Did we learn anything from the Holocaust? I don't know." Arbeiter asked. "We are here to remember and not let others forget. We teach our children and grandchildren about what happened to our generation. It must never happen again, whether in Europe, Africa or Darfur." David Gai, a survivor of the Sudanese genocide, spoke of his experiences and his escape that saved his life. U-Wire The best classes involve Styrofoam NEW SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY IVORY HOMES continued from Page 1 in the footsteps of (Ivory) and provide more scholarships in the future for students who want to obtain an education," Jenson said in a written statement. "All young minds have the opportunity to learn and grow." Elyse Arrington, a sophomore English major, said that although she did not know much about the Hispanic Chamber Scholarships, she thought it was a great opportunity for U students. "I think what Ivory Homes is doing is great," Arrington said. "Any chance to help further your education is a great thing." Ivory Homes will also create and fund a summer internship for students seeking business management experience. Interns will work both at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Ivory Homes. Applications will be accepted from Hispanic sophomores and juniors attending theU. a.breton@ chronicle.utah.edu Lindsay Clark creates Styrofoam trees In a model of 400 South as a project for an urban planning course at the Art and Architecture Building on Tuesday. STUDENTS PROTEST ON CAPITOL continued from Page 1 burden placed upon women to exercise their right to choose in Utah," said Christina Coloroso, member of the College Democrats, the National Organization of Women Campus Action Next and Chronicle Opinion Writer. She said a problem with the bill is that there is no provision of excuse in the instance of rape and a loophole in a case where exception is granted. "If your parents committed incest and that's why you were pregnant, you still have to notify them even if they don't.consent to it," Coloroso said. "There is a big potential that (the bill) risks the lives of a lot of minor women," she said. House Bill 222: The unborn child pain prevention act The bill would require women receiving an abortion to be informed of anesthetic or analgesic that would eliminate or alleviate presumed pain to the fetus. M It is a scare tactic to prevent women from exercising their right as recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court," Coloroso said. She also said the new requirements would be unsafe. "There is no medical procedure in place that would give doctors guidelines whether or not the anesthesia is safe and how much they can use before it will become dangerous," she said. House Bill 90: Criminal penalty amendments The bill modifies the criminal code regarding crimes motivated by bias, giving the courts and the Board of Pardons and Parole the authority to consider the act to be one of bias or other aggravating factors. "What we are saying is a crime against one is a crime against society," Curtis Haring, senior political science and treasurer of the College Democrats. "If you are committing a crime specifically because you are or are perceived to be part of a group, the full extent of the law should be brought down upon you." Opposing the restriction on extracurricular clubs The motion is designed to ban all gaystraight alliances in Utah High Schools by preventing discussions about identity and development with specific groups. "In Utah we have to take a stand. We have to say we will not tolerate this type of hate in our state," said John Spillman, senior in political science and sociology. "Race issues are queer issues. Women's issues are queer issues. Every issue is a queer issue because it will affect one of us." House Bill 7: Repeal of exemption from nonresident tuition The bill is designed to repeal Senate Bill 144, which allows undocumented students to attend higher education institutions in Utah if they have resided in the state for at least three years and graduated from high school. "Regardless of whether they're citizens, they have met all the same entry level requirements and paid the same taxes as every other U student," said Breanne Miller, president of the College Democrats. p.muir@ chronicle.utah.edu d.gardiner@ chronicle.utah.edu LAW SCHOOL SEARCHES FOR NEW DEAN continued from Page 1 member of the search committee. "The first day, four or five students from each class meet with each individual candidate and ask questions." Open forums have also been held at the law school, allowing faculty and students the chance to learn more about the candidates* strengths and weaknesses. "The U as a whole is interested in student input, and this gives the law students an opportunity to get involved with school," Peterson said. Adler said the law school is looking for someone who knows legal education and would be a good public figure, not just locally but nationally. "Not only are we looking for the candidates to enhance our reputation as a law school, but also someone who will be a good colleague, teacher and scholar," Adler said. "After the candidates have all visited with students and faculty, the search committee selects two or three names that will go to Vice President (David) Pershing and President (Michael) Young for further discussion," Peterson said. The finalists will meet with students at an open forum Wednesday. c.york@ chronicle.utah.edu |
