Graduation Project

Ryan Marchewka

Family Genealogy

Family Tree
Stan
Marchewka
Irene
Marchewka
John
Szarpa
Wanda
Szarpa

Richard
Marchewka
Anthony
Marchewka
Clare
Marchewka
Me

Swiriski
Mary
Swirski
Mother's
Grandfather
Mother's
Grandmother

Ron
Swiriski
Kathleen
Marchewka
Ruth
Swiriski

Whats New In The Old Country?

Poland

Information
Life expectancy: 76.80 years

Holiday: Constitution Day

Population: 38.53

Celebration: Parades, Public

Events

Ranked: 36
Religion: Catholic
Language: Polish

Why: The creation and

signing of the constitution

Paczki Ingredients

2 cups whole milk, warmed to 110 degrees

F

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoons salt

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and

4 teaspoons active dry yeast (2

packages)

cooled

cup + 1 pinch granulated sugar, divided

Peanut oil, canola oil or lard, for frying

Fruit preserves, for filling

Powdered and granulated sugars, for

5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided

1 egg
4 egg yolks

coating

Paczki Recipe

1.) Pour warm milk into bowl of a stand mixer.

Stir in the yeast and a pinch of granulated
sugar. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it
has become bubbly.
2.) Add 2 cups of flour to the mixture and stir
with a wooden spoon until a smooth batter
forms. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a
warm spot for 30 minutes. The mixture should
have risen and be very bubbly.
3.) In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and egg
yolks until pale yellow and frothy, about 3
minutes. Add the sugar, vanilla extract and salt,
and whisk until combined and smooth.

Paczki Recipe

4.) Attach the dough hook to the mixer, add the

egg mixture to the dough and mix on mediumlow speed until mostly combined. Add the
melted butter and mix to combine. Gradually
add 3 more cups of flour to the mixture and
continue to knead until a very soft dough
comes together. (It will not clean the sides of
the bowl or form a ball; it will be rather slack
and a bit sticky.) If necessary, add up to
another 1 cup of flour, a spoonful at a time,
until the dough forms.
5.) Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl,
cover with plastic wrap, and set in a warm spot
until it has doubled in size.

Paczki Recipe

6.) Remove the dough from the bowl and turn out
onto a floured work surface. With your fingers,
push down the dough into an even layer. Sprinkle
flour on the dough and roll it out to -inch
thickness. If the dough doesn't hold its shape and
springs back, cover with a damp towel and let rest
for a few minutes and try again.
7.) Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut out rounds of
dough. Transfer the dough rounds to parchmentlined baking sheets. Gather scraps of dough and
again roll out and cut until you have used up all of
the dough. Cover the baking sheets loosely with
plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free spot
until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Paczki Recipe

8.) Meanwhile, heat at least 1 inches of oil in a

heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet (I used a 12-inch
cast iron skillet) over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
Carefully lower about six paczki into the oil at a time
(be sure not to overcrowd the pan) and fry until the
bottom is golden brown. Carefully turn them over and
continue to fry until the other side is golden brown.
Use a spider strainer or slotted spoon to remove
them to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
Allow the oil to come back to temperature, then
repeat until all of the paczki have been fried.
9.) Allow the paczki to cool until you are able to
handle them easily. Using a filling tip, pipe fruit
preserves into the sides of the paczki, then roll in
sugar. The paczki are best the same day they are
made, but can be stored in an airtight container at
room temperature for up to 2 days.

Occupation Research

Engineering
Psychology

Nature Of Work
Engineering psychology is an
applied subfield that focuses on
improving and adapting
technology, equipment, and work
environments to enhance human
behavior and capabilities. It is
highly related to the field of
ergonomics.

Engineering psychologists are

interested in understanding the
capabilities and limitations of
human behavior and developing
and adjusting systems maximize
these abilities and prevent errors.

Education And Training

A master's degree in a related field is
generally considered the minimum needed
for entry into the field, although
opportunities and pay are often much
higher for those with doctorate degrees. A
number of universities offer graduate
programs specifically in engineering
psychology. Such programs include
coursework in areas such as cognition,
engineering, perception, statistics,
research methods, and learning.

The training and education needed to

become an engineering psychologist can
vary depending upon the specialty area in
which you choose to work. Just a few of
the main specialty areas include human
factors, ergonomics, usability engineering,
and human-computer interaction.

Current Job Outlook

Since the majority of engineering psychologists are employed in
the private sector, the performance and growth rate of
companies has a strong influence on job growth and demand in
this field. However, as corporations become increasingly aware
of the valuable role that engineering psychologists can play in
the design and development process, the demand for qualified
professionals continues to grow.

Potential Earnings
Like most careers, salaries vary considerably depending
upon factors such as the degree held, years of
experience, and the area of employment. Starting
salaries range between $48,000 and $75,367. Doctorallevel engineering psychologists employed as private
consultants report the highest earnings, with an average
of $179,160 per year.

Related
Occupations

Forensic
psychologist

Neuropsychologist

Marketing engineer

IndustrialOrganizational
Psychologist

Comparative Government

United States

Poland

Leaders
Title of leader: President
Current leader: Andrzej
Sebastian Duda
President is elected
Term Length: Five years

Lawmaking
Branch
Name Of Lawmaking
Body:

Polish Parliament
The Senate
The Sejm

Structure: Bicameral

Individual
Rights
Guns laws are more
strict, harder to obtain a
license
Freedom of speech: The
Polish constitution
specifically forbids
nazism, fascism, and
communism, as well as
racial or national hatred.

Political
Parties
Multi-party
Parties include:

The civic platform

Law and justice
Palikots movement
The Polish people's
party
Democratic left
alliance

Elections &
Voting
Direct popular vote elects
the president
Every five years
Average voter turnout:
46%
Voting age: 18
Need to be a Polish
citizen to vote

Taxes and
Government
Financing
Income tax: 18%
Specific sources of revenue:

Personal income: 14%

Social Security: 38%
Tax on goods: 36%

Spending on

Military: 5%
Education: 5%
Healthcare: 2.4%

Law
Crime rates: drug use 2.7% (U.S. is
13.7%)
Prison population: 70,544
Court system:

the Supreme Court

common courts
administrative courts,
including the Supreme
Administrative Court

military courts.

Death penalty: No