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Item Audemes: Exploring the Market Potential of a Sound Based Educational Tool(Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2014-04-11) Meyer, Christopher; Ahsan, Sheheryar; Gupta, Vinayak; Parham, Abigail; Patel, Harsh; Qureshi, MariamAn Audeme is a 3-5 second non-speech sound that is used to transmit information aurally. Originally created and tested at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired by Dr. Steve Manheimmer, Audemes were used as an educational tool that was proven to increase memory retention. The goal for this project is to expand the scope of the project from a BVI market to the larger market of sighted individuals. Specifically, we aim to further our understanding of Audemes by applying it to one specific application, including gaming and productivity. The project has consisted of a literature review of Audemes and its possible market applications; interviews with industry experts, including start-up specialists and lastly, a survey of sound app markets on both Android and Apple to determine profitable market segments. Finally, students at IUPUI will be surveyed to determine the entertainment value and usability of AUDEMES with a sighted audience. Through this proof of concept, we will determine the most profitable area for Audemes development. After establishing this, the future medical prospects could include rehabilitation of individuals with brain damage, use in speech therapy, and use in Alzheimer’s patients to slow deterioration of neural tissue. Additionally, this could be used in the emerging e-book market as well as an educational tool for better memory retention.Item Neighborhood Development Team(Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2015-04-17) Moeller, Christopher; Mitchell, Phillip; Parham, AbigailThe Neighborhood Development Team worked to address the public problem of payday loans in Central Indiana. The economic disadvantaged in Indianapolis commonly utilize payday loans. Payday loans average $300-$400 at 390% interest. An average payday loan customer will take out nine loans in a given year. Research stated that borrowers generate 90% of the payday lending business with five or more loans per year the problem is that borrowers have an issue repaying loans within a limited period due to these high interest rates and are in need of another loan to pay back the original loan. Our model provides the same loans as the payday loans but at a much smaller, 36%, interest rate for a longer duration, thirty days instead of fourteen days. Our loans will also contribute to the borrower’s credit score. The greater goal is economic empowerment.Item United States Department of State Diplomacy Laboratory An External Evaluation of Kosovo’s American Corners Program(2020-12-15) Viehweg, Blaire; Carter, LeeAnn; Kovats, Taylor; Foley, William A.; Albert, Kevin; Bell, Jasmyn; Buck, Michael; Dobbyn, Kevin; Francis, Lauren; Haluda, Sarah; Haynes, Brian; McIntire, Jake; Parham, Abigail; Ronke, Angelica; Schroeder, Alyssa; Thomas, AmyraThis report provides analysis, findings, and recommendations as they pertain to American Corners in Kosovo as a contribution to an ongoing U.S. Department of State program. Stemming from America’s foreign policy, three corners located throughout Kosovo have been working to educate the populations they serve and to unite the country and improve its identity. The Corners, Pristina, Prizren, and Mitrovica serve their communities with a variety of educational and informational topics to include law, economics, language, STEM, and the promotion of regional stability with economic growth. It is the goal of the research to improve the Corners and support Kosovo as it works to become a democratic state. Methods of research derived from a variety of resources; open online resources, the American Corner’s website, lectures, and resources from the Indiana‐Purdue University Library database. Research was also conducted by Zoom meetings with the American Corner’s staff members. Staff members were asked specific, structured questions, and were also given open-ended discussion opportunities. Findings from research show an overwhelming response for improved collaboration among the three Corners. If done together program planning and implementation would benefit. For further collaboration, there is a need for increased involvement with the US Embassy to implement more cohesive training for all Corners staff. Some staff and space requirements and subject recommendations are presented as well. The authors recognize the limitations of the research. None of the authors have spent time in Kosovo first‐hand. The research is also being conducted during a serious international Pandemic, creating an environment and issues that may not always be consistent. The corners are also a relatively new foreign policy State Department enterprise in Kosovo and as well have been impacted by the Pandemic.