b'Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences, and Engineering TechnologyAnalysis of Spatial Equity of Pharmacies in GeorgiaAnthony Oliveira and Marcus Ben SingletaryAdviser: Dr. Jia LuGeorgia has been identified as an area that could potentially have spatial equity issues with pharmacy deserts in rural areas and small cities. However, limited study has been conducted on this topic in Georgia. To fill in the hole of the literature and form solutions to pharmacy deserts in Georgia, the study analyzed geographical patterns of spatial equity of pharmacy. Correlational analyses, logical regressions, and GIS spatial analyses were performed to understand the relationship between the numbers and locations of pharmacies and variables such as race, income level, and poverty rate. At the county level, the results showed that a dense population, high median family income, and low poverty rate were associated with more pharmacies. At the census tract level, a low unemployment rate, high percentage of Hispanic Americans, and high median family income were associated with more pharmacies. Spatial correlational analysis was performed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Overall, many pharmacy deserts exist in Georgia, and large urban areas have more access to pharmacies than rural areas and small cities.Recycling for a Better TomorrowTroy Harper IIISponsor: Dr. Jia LuToday we recycle for many reasons, but most importantly to reduce the amount of waste we are producing, as well as to combat global climate change. Today our landfills are about 3 times what was in 1960 and landfill gases (such as methane) are 28 times more potent than the more common greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide. The purpose of this study is to gain insights into what the community is doing in recycling now and what the local governments could do to improve participation and ease of recycling. We will also evaluate how todays recycling and waste companies operate for small cities and counties. Surveys on communities have been developed and sent out by email and by posts on social media. Phone calls were made and responses were gathered by Qualtrics. Qualitative and quantitative analyses have been conducted. The study results will give suggestions on what changes could be made to enhance companies recycling outcomes and policy recommendations will be given to local governments to increase citizen recycling participation.47'