Program-At-A-Glance
Continental Breakfast and Conference Program Books are available in the the Magruder Hall Cyber Cafe and the Violette Hall Lobby at 7:30 a.m. Registration is not required for session attendance; the entire campus community is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Student Research Conference coincides with the last day of the Annual Juried Student Exhibition. In the University Art Gallery, on the ground floor of Ophelia Parrish (OP 1114), outstanding student work will be on display in the gallery from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Presiding: Dr. Bob Mielke
8:00
102 - 1 BROOKE T. BARNETTEDr. Bob Mielke, Faculty Mentor Mary Shelley's Plague: Reasonable or Ridiculous?
Mary Shelley's Plague: Reasonable or Ridiculous?
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8:15
102 - 2 DENISE V. DE LA CRUZDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor “Must Be In Want of a Wife:” How Jane Austen’s novels Pride and Prejudice and Emma Provide a Shifting View of Marriage in Regency England
“Must Be In Want of a Wife:” How Jane Austen’s novels Pride and Prejudice and Emma Provide a Shifting View of Marriage in Regency England
8:30
102 - 3 AUSTIN L. STUARTDr. Royce Kallerud, Faculty Mentor Exploration of Genre Through Carolyn Miller and Franco Moretti
Exploration of Genre Through Carolyn Miller and Franco Moretti
8:45
102 - 4 KATIE ALEXANDERDr. Priscilla Riggle, Faculty Mentor An Examination of Mary Oliver’s Poetry through a Biographical Lens
An Examination of Mary Oliver’s Poetry through a Biographical Lens
9:00
102 - 5 DEREK FRANKLIN ♦Dr. Bob Mielke, Faculty Mentor Using Cognitive Theory to Illuminate the Character Darl and His Demise
Using Cognitive Theory to Illuminate the Character Darl and His Demise
Presiding: Dr. Stephanie Maiden
103 - 1 BRANDEN W. LAWSONDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor A Computational Investigation of Cannabinoid Receptor CB1
A Computational Investigation of Cannabinoid Receptor CB1
103 - 2 ZACHARY D. SMITHDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Virtual Screening of Potential Inhibitors of APOBEC3B: a Promising Cancer Drug Target
Virtual Screening of Potential Inhibitors of APOBEC3B: a Promising Cancer Drug Target
103 - 3 PETER K. WINDSOR* and RACHEL PRINSDr. Bill R. Miller and Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentors A computational approach to understanding the role of proteins in microtubule assembly in Caenorhabditis elegans
A computational approach to understanding the role of proteins in microtubule assembly in Caenorhabditis elegans
103 - 4 RACHEL PRINS* and PETER K. WINDSORDr. Stephanie Maiden and Dr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentors The role of UNC-33/CRMP in the Caenorhabditis elegans embryonic epidermis
The role of UNC-33/CRMP in the Caenorhabditis elegans embryonic epidermis
103 - 5 DOMINIC S. MATTOCKDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Analysis of the Effect of Biflavinoid Inhibitor Drugs on Amyloid-β Plaque Disaggregation
Computational Analysis of the Effect of Biflavinoid Inhibitor Drugs on Amyloid-β Plaque Disaggregation
Presiding: Dr. Robert Tigner
104 - 1 ALENA C. MARRESE* and GRANT C. WALLACEDr. Robert Tigner, Faculty Mentor Study versus Testing in a Visual World: The Advantages of Generation
Study versus Testing in a Visual World: The Advantages of Generation
104 - 2 ALLIE HULTDr. Robert Tigner, Faculty Mentor Numero, Nummer, or Number?: Source Memory of Foreign Language
Numero, Nummer, or Number?: Source Memory of Foreign Language
104 - 3 KEITH J. HAARDr. Terry Palmer, Faculty Mentor Pure Numerical Priming: Observing the Anchoring-and-Adjustment Heuristic with Non-suggestive Primes
Pure Numerical Priming: Observing the Anchoring-and-Adjustment Heuristic with Non-suggestive Primes
104 - 4 ABIGAIL FORDDr. Robert Tigner, Faculty Mentor Analyzing a Generation: Can Marital Traditions Survive Generation Z?
Analyzing a Generation: Can Marital Traditions Survive Generation Z?
Presiding: Dr. Brett Berke
105 - 1 TIFFANY OU*, MILES H. THIES, VICTORIA B. BORCHARDT , MEGHAN N. VENUS, and NICK M. PRITCHETTDr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor Identifying Mechanisms Involved in Neuronal Hyperactivity in Drosophila
Identifying Mechanisms Involved in Neuronal Hyperactivity in Drosophila
105 - 2 MAHIMA THAPA* and JOHN W. HOOKERDr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentors Hypoxia-Induced Activation of Respiratory Nuclei in the Ventral Brainstem of the Streptozotocin-Induced Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Hypoxia-Induced Activation of Respiratory Nuclei in the Ventral Brainstem of the Streptozotocin-Induced Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
105 - 3 JOSIE L. EMERY*, LAUREN N. GALBRAITH, SAMUEL J. LEONE, and HALEY L. STUCKMEYERDr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor Role of the Numb Protein in Synaptic Development, Synaptic Growth, and Locomotion
Role of the Numb Protein in Synaptic Development, Synaptic Growth, and Locomotion
105 - 4 CHUMA M. HUMPHREY Dr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Timothy D. Walston, Faculty Mentors Morphometric Analysis of Neuronal Structures through Ventricle Injections of Streptozotocin in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Morphometric Analysis of Neuronal Structures through Ventricle Injections of Streptozotocin in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Presiding: Dr. Michael Bird
106 - 1 MATTHEW J. TOMETZDr. Michael Bird, Faculty Mentor Initial Assessment of Strength and Speed Training on Sprinting
Initial Assessment of Strength and Speed Training on Sprinting
106 - 2 EMILY B. WRIGHT* and BRIAN Z. DAYDr. Michael Bird, Faculty Mentor Drop Landing Modifications as a Result of Directional Context
Drop Landing Modifications as a Result of Directional Context
106 - 3 ERIN R. DELPH*, HANNAH L. ZANK, MARGARET E. ROSS, and EMILIE J. WILLINGHAMDr. Jay M. Bauman, Faculty Mentor Sensory Determinants of the Walk-to-Run Transition
Sensory Determinants of the Walk-to-Run Transition
106 - 4 JENSYNN E. KASPERDr. Michael Bird, Faculty Mentor The Effect of Concussion on Gait During Single and Dual-Task Walking
The Effect of Concussion on Gait During Single and Dual-Task Walking
Presiding: Dr. Bridget Thomas
107 - 1 CHRISTINA M. SLIPKEDr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentor An Inquiry into the Motive That Prompted Tacitus' Composition of the Germania
An Inquiry into the Motive That Prompted Tacitus' Composition of the Germania
107 - 2 AZEEZA EAGALDr. Amy Norgard, Faculty Mentor Wonder Woman as an Epic Heroine: Assessing the Evolving Biases Regarding Powerful Women through the Greco-Roman Epic Tradition
Wonder Woman as an Epic Heroine: Assessing the Evolving Biases Regarding Powerful Women through the Greco-Roman Epic Tradition
107 - 3 AUSTIN L. REDDINGDr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentor Literacy and Spatial Organization in Tacitus' Germania
Literacy and Spatial Organization in Tacitus' Germania
107 - 4 KASEY E. HOHLTDr. Stephanie L. Russell, Faculty Mentor The Quest of Medieval Female Mystics for Public Roles
The Quest of Medieval Female Mystics for Public Roles
107 - 5 ZACKERY T. KOCHProf. Alex Tetlak, Faculty Mentor Procopius of Caesarea: The End of Classical Historiography
Procopius of Caesarea: The End of Classical Historiography
Presiding: Dr. Brent Buckner
108 - 1 BRODY J. AUBRY♦Dr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentor Assessing AAC3 Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae After Ultraviolet Radiation
Assessing AAC3 Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae After Ultraviolet Radiation
108 - 2 ELLIOTT LEONGDr. Ian Lindevald, Faculty Mentor Performance Hall Acoustics: Understanding Why We Enjoy Concerts
Performance Hall Acoustics: Understanding Why We Enjoy Concerts
108 - 3 RICHARD W. MCCORMICKDr. Michael Goggin and Dr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentors The Effect of Surface Plasmons on Diffraction Gratings
The Effect of Surface Plasmons on Diffraction Gratings
108 - 4 TERRA J. WILLARDDr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors Differential Expression of the Alfin Gene Family in Primary Root Zones in Maize Inbred Lines
Differential Expression of the Alfin Gene Family in Primary Root Zones in Maize Inbred Lines
Presiding: Dr. David Gillette
109 - 1 NGUYEN LUONGDr. Justin Jarvis, Faculty Mentor Domestic Relations Laws and Intra-Household Bargaining in a Least Developed Nation: A Look at Liberia
Domestic Relations Laws and Intra-Household Bargaining in a Least Developed Nation: A Look at Liberia
109 - 2 MORGAN H. LEBAIGEDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor With Eyes Bigger Than Our Stomachs: Growing Levels of National Debt and the Future of American Economic Growth
With Eyes Bigger Than Our Stomachs: Growing Levels of National Debt and the Future of American Economic Growth
109 - 3 SHANE LEGATZKE* and BENJAMIN WINGOProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Portfolio Management
BSIF Portfolio Management
109 - 4 SHANE LEGATZKEProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor Chatbots and the Expansion of Artificial Intelligence in Consumer and Business Finance
Chatbots and the Expansion of Artificial Intelligence in Consumer and Business Finance
109 - 5 KEILAH A. SULLIVAN* and BENJAMIN WINGODr. Katherine Jackson, Faculty Mentor Changing of the Guard: How Millennials Will Shape Business and Investing in 2028
Changing of the Guard: How Millennials Will Shape Business and Investing in 2028
Complimentary refreshment breaks will be held in the main lobby of Violette Hall and the Cyber Cafe of Magruder Hall from 9:15 a.m.
Presiding: Dr. Rebecca Dierking
9:30
201 - 1 ANNA DEMOOR♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor The Multigenre Paper: The Impact of Multigenre Writing on Understanding Text and Engaging Students
The Multigenre Paper: The Impact of Multigenre Writing on Understanding Text and Engaging Students
9:45
201 - 2 MADELINE C. BARROW♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor The Effects on Learning and Motivation when Giving Students Choices in the Classroom
The Effects on Learning and Motivation when Giving Students Choices in the Classroom
10:00
201 - 3 SARAH CHABOT♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Sarah Day, Faculty Mentors What Effects Student Connection to Classic Literature: Incorporating Popular Culture
What Effects Student Connection to Classic Literature: Incorporating Popular Culture
10:15
201 - 4 KEVIN M. HART♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking and Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentors Engaging Students With Digital Video
Engaging Students With Digital Video
10:30
201 - 5 MIA P. POHLMAN♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Barbara Price, and Dr. Priscilla Riggle, Faculty Mentors High School Students' Changing Perceptions of Silence Through the Use of Breathing Exercises in the English Classroom
High School Students' Changing Perceptions of Silence Through the Use of Breathing Exercises in the English Classroom
Presiding: Dr. Summer Pennell
202 - 1 KATRINA A. BURGESS♦Dr. Barbara Price, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Paul L. Yoder, Faculty Mentors Teaching Writing Using a Sensory Response Poetry Workshop
Teaching Writing Using a Sensory Response Poetry Workshop
202 - 2 KYLE J. BURRE♦Dr. Barbara Price, Dr. Paul L. Yoder, and Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentors Labeling and Agency: Crafting a Student Lead Response to Self-Perception and Identity
Labeling and Agency: Crafting a Student Lead Response to Self-Perception and Identity
202 - 3 KRISTINA M. KOHL♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Dr. Barbara Price, and Dr. Paul L. Yoder, Faculty Mentors Is Taylor Swift the New Abigail Williams? A Case Study on Popular Culture and Student Engagement
Is Taylor Swift the New Abigail Williams? A Case Study on Popular Culture and Student Engagement
202 - 4 JAMIE C. MCBURNETT♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Dr. Rebecca Dierking, and Dr. Linda Seidel, Faculty Mentors Self Preparedness on Instruction of a Feminism Unit
Self Preparedness on Instruction of a Feminism Unit
202 - 5 DANI ESCHWEILER♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Social Justice: Literature, Reality, and the Classroom
Social Justice: Literature, Reality, and the Classroom
Presiding: Dr. Brian Lamp
203 - 1 DORIAN S. SNEDDONDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Synthesis of Potassium Glycolaldehyde Sulfate
Synthesis of Potassium Glycolaldehyde Sulfate
203 - 2 ERIC NORFLEETDr. Amy Fuller and Dr. Tim Humphry, Faculty Mentors The Attempted Synthesis of Potassium 3-Methylbutan-2,3-diol Sulfate
The Attempted Synthesis of Potassium 3-Methylbutan-2,3-diol Sulfate
203 - 3 JOHN D. KILIAN* and EMMA M. ARCHERDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Bond Cleavage: Aldehyding in the Aromatics
Bond Cleavage: Aldehyding in the Aromatics
203 - 4 MOLLY S. VITTENGLDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Synthesis of Two Sulfate Esters
Synthesis of Two Sulfate Esters
203 - 5 PATRICK T. SULLIVAN* and ANDREA HAMILTONDr. Amy Fuller and Dr. Tim Humphry, Faculty Mentors The Synthesis of Lactic Acid Sulfate
The Synthesis of Lactic Acid Sulfate
Presiding: Mrs. Ryan Miller
204 - 1 ABIGAIL R. HELDDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Effectiveness of Asphaltene Nanoaggregate Inhibitors
Effectiveness of Asphaltene Nanoaggregate Inhibitors
204 - 2 YU XUAN LINDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Drug Design for Inhibition of ZIKA NS2B-NS3 Protease
Computational Drug Design for Inhibition of ZIKA NS2B-NS3 Protease
204 - 3 ARI VERADr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Determining the Viability of Calpain Inhibitors as Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease Using Computational Simulations
Determining the Viability of Calpain Inhibitors as Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease Using Computational Simulations
204 - 4 DUSTIN C. GANSEBOMDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Colloidal Stability of Hydrophilically Modified beta-NaYF4 Nanocrystals
Colloidal Stability of Hydrophilically Modified beta-NaYF4 Nanocrystals
Presiding: Dr. Jessica Colpoys
205 - 1 MACKENZIE V. MELVIN*, JESSICA L. BOYER, and VICTORIA J. HOYLEDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor The Effects of an Enclosed Bale Feeder on Behavior and Stress in Horses
The Effects of an Enclosed Bale Feeder on Behavior and Stress in Horses
205 - 2 BRIAN R. JOHNSON*, WILLIAM V. KRAUSE, KALEB J. STOEHR, and JACOB A. STOEHRDr. Mark Campbell, Faculty Mentor The Effects of High Amylose Maize on Broiler Chickens
The Effects of High Amylose Maize on Broiler Chickens
205 - 3 HEATHER L. LOCKHART*, SHANNON J. JONES, and TESS C. CUMMINGSDr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor The Completed Recovery and Assembly of a 39 Day Old Foal Skeleton
The Completed Recovery and Assembly of a 39 Day Old Foal Skeleton
205 - 4 JESSICA N. KINCADEDr. Jessica Colpoys and Dr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentors Agriculturalists: The Biased Experience
Agriculturalists: The Biased Experience
Presiding: Dr. Vayujeet Gokhale
206 - 1 TESSA R. SMITHDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Nuclear Fusion Reactors
Nuclear Fusion Reactors
206 - 2 FRANK CONSOLINODr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Peer Instruction: A Different Approach to Physics Education
Peer Instruction: A Different Approach to Physics Education
206 - 3 JORDAN N. GOINS*, ASHLEY K. HERDMAN, and EMILY C. WRENDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Light Pollution in Kirksville
Light Pollution in Kirksville
206 - 4 KYLE R. MASEKDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Pseudoscience: Flat Earth Theory
Pseudoscience: Flat Earth Theory
206 - 5 EMILY J. EBELINGDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Fitness Benefits: Organization of High-Copy Number Plasmids in Bacteria
Fitness Benefits: Organization of High-Copy Number Plasmids in Bacteria
Presiding: Dr. Arlen Egley
207 - 1 SAMANTHA E. CARROLLDr. Neal S. McNabb, Faculty Mentor The Crime of Poverty: The Rise and Fall of the Workhouse From Elizabethan England to Kansas City, Missouri
The Crime of Poverty: The Rise and Fall of the Workhouse From Elizabethan England to Kansas City, Missouri
207 - 2 REBECCA J. LIGHTDr. Arlen Egley, Faculty Mentor Crime and Immigration: One Nation’s Feud and the Keys to our Perceptions
Crime and Immigration: One Nation’s Feud and the Keys to our Perceptions
Presiding: Dr. Michelle Kleine and Dr. Donald Krause
208 - 1 CAMPBELL L. DRAKE* and MAGGIE R. HAYNESProf. Don Krause and Dr. Michelle Kleine, Faculty Mentors Understanding and Disecting Truman's University Culture
Understanding and Disecting Truman's University Culture
208 - 2 TAYLOR L. PAYNEDr. Mark Smith, Faculty Mentor Exposing Ideological Constructs in A League of Their Own
Exposing Ideological Constructs in A League of Their Own
208 - 3 MELISSA A. SLEMPDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Economy of Travel in Jane Austen Novels
Economy of Travel in Jane Austen Novels
208 - 4 KEITH A. KERKEMEYERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Jane Austen: Origins of Young Adult Literature?
Presiding: Dr. Randy Hagerty
209 - 1 KYRA M. COOPERDr. Randy Hagerty, Faculty Mentor The Governmental Politics Model and the Refugee Act of 1980
The Governmental Politics Model and the Refugee Act of 1980
209 - 2 KYLE A. TROJAHNDr. John Quinn, Faculty Mentor Revitalizing Elementary Education: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Merit-based Teacher Advancement Programs (TAP) on Elementary Education
Revitalizing Elementary Education: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Merit-based Teacher Advancement Programs (TAP) on Elementary Education
209 - 3 RACHEL E. FRIEDERICHDr. Randy Hagerty, Faculty Mentor A Political Science Model-Based Approach to the Homeland Security Act of 2002
A Political Science Model-Based Approach to the Homeland Security Act of 2002
209 - 4 ANDREA C. OTTEDr. Randy Hagerty, Faculty Mentor The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Appropriations Act of 1992
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Appropriations Act of 1992
Presiding: Dr. Dereck Daschke
210 - 1 DEVIN R. GANTDr. Dereck Daschke, Faculty Mentor Religion and The Devil Wears Prada
Religion and The Devil Wears Prada
210 - 2 ALEXANDER C. MOELLERINGDr. Lloyd Pflueger, Faculty Mentor Advocating the Apophatic Approach: Bridging the Gap Between Early Buddhist Philosophy and Modern Christian Theism
Advocating the Apophatic Approach: Bridging the Gap Between Early Buddhist Philosophy and Modern Christian Theism
210 - 3 DEVIN R. GANTDr. Dereck Daschke, Faculty Mentor The Judeo-Christian Identity and the Seperation of Church and State
The Judeo-Christian Identity and the Seperation of Church and State
210 - 4 COWAN D. BYERSDr. Stephen Pollard, Faculty Mentor A Kantian Evaluation of The Republic
A Kantian Evaluation of The Republic
210 - 5 CHESTER A. PELSANG Dr. Dereck Daschke, Faculty Mentor Jewish Death and Mourning: Finding Jewish Identity
Jewish Death and Mourning: Finding Jewish Identity
Presiding: Dr. Amber Johnson
211 - 1 BRIANNA A. DONLEYDr. Anton Daughters and Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentors A Parent's Effect on Their Child's Education
A Parent's Effect on Their Child's Education
211 - 2 CLARE M. MATTIONEDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Adderall: Truman Students' Habits and Attitudes
Adderall: Truman Students' Habits and Attitudes
211 - 3 TORI M. NELSONDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Is it Really a Big Deal? Truman Students' Opinons on Interracial Dating
Is it Really a Big Deal? Truman Students' Opinons on Interracial Dating
211 - 4 ALEXANDRA E. VIETORDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor What Remains When the World Ends: A Content Analysis of Cultural Values Reflected in Dystopian Film
What Remains When the World Ends: A Content Analysis of Cultural Values Reflected in Dystopian Film
Presiding: Dr. Katherine Jackson
212 - 1 SHANE LEGATZKE* and NICOLAS POINDEXTERProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor Bulldog Student Investment Fund Stock Pitch 1
Bulldog Student Investment Fund Stock Pitch 1
212 - 2 SHANE LEGATZKE* and SPENCER WILSONProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 2
Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 2
212 - 3 SHANE LEGATZKE* and ANNALI CLERProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 3
Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 3
212 - 4 SHANE LEGATZKE* and AUSTIN CASELProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 4
Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 4
212 - 5 SHANE LEGATZKE* and ANTHONY HILLProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 5
Bulldog Student Investment Fund Pitch 5
Presiding: Dr. Mark Jennings
214 - 1 BETH I. FLUTY♦Dr. Mark Jennings, Faculty Mentor Memorization in Choral Performance
Memorization in Choral Performance
214 - 2 MERANDA N. DOOLEYDr. Victor Marquez-Barrios, Faculty Mentor Historical and Musical Analysis of Tango
Historical and Musical Analysis of Tango
214 - 3 SEBASTIAN QUESADA♦Dr. Victor Marquez-Barrios, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Joseph Schwantner´s “And the Mountains Rising Nowhere”
Analysis of Joseph Schwantner´s “And the Mountains Rising Nowhere”
214 - 4 JOSHUA E. WARREN♦Dr. Jay Bulen and Dr. Mark Jennings, Faculty Mentors Improving Sight-singing Accuracy with a Preparation Period and Tonicization
Improving Sight-singing Accuracy with a Preparation Period and Tonicization
Foundations of Research: Transforming Undergraduate Skills into a Career
Abigail Orscheln Police Analyst St.Louis County Police Department
Presiding: Dr. Michael Bump
1:00
215 - 1 ELIZABETH E. RUNYONDr. Julianna Moore, Faculty Mentor Living American Women Composers of Flute Music
Living American Women Composers of Flute Music
1:15
215 - 2 CONNER VIETSDr. Michael Bump, Faculty Mentor An Examination Of Aurél Holló’s José / beFORe JOHN5
An Examination Of Aurél Holló’s José / beFORe JOHN5
1:30
215 - 3 SARAH E. WILSON♦Dr. Curran Prendergast, Faculty Mentor Using Popular Music Themes to Develop Technical Proficiency in Beginning Band Students
Using Popular Music Themes to Develop Technical Proficiency in Beginning Band Students
1:45
215 - 4 CRISTIN G. SELLEDr. Julianna Moore and Dr. Marc Rice, Faculty Mentors Kokopelli: Finding Native America in Western Practice
Kokopelli: Finding Native America in Western Practice
301 - 1 MORGAN E. SIEBERT♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Collaborative Writing in the Secondary English Classroom
Collaborative Writing in the Secondary English Classroom
301 - 2 KATLYN M. ASHMANN♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Effects of Using a Three-Stage System for Peer Review
Effects of Using a Three-Stage System for Peer Review
301 - 3 DESTINY D. REED♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Digital Video Composing in the English Language Arts Classroom
Digital Video Composing in the English Language Arts Classroom
301 - 4 CAMILLE M. KREKEL♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Developing Students’ Cross-Cultural Understanding: Incorporating World Literature into the Secondary English Language Arts Classroom
Developing Students’ Cross-Cultural Understanding: Incorporating World Literature into the Secondary English Language Arts Classroom
2:00
301 - 5 PHILLIP A. DRYDENDr. David Partenheimer, Faculty Mentor In The Middle of Things--A Reading of Simplicius Simplicissimus
In The Middle of Things--A Reading of Simplicius Simplicissimus
Presiding: Dr. Barbara Price
302 - 1 ARIELLE T. SUTTON♦Dr. Barbara Price, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Priscilla Riggle, Faculty Mentors Teaching Fanfiction as a Tool to Evaluate Student Understanding of Character Development in Canonical Texts
Teaching Fanfiction as a Tool to Evaluate Student Understanding of Character Development in Canonical Texts
302 - 2 RACHEL M. DAVIS♦Dr. Barbara Price, Dr. Rebecca Dierking, and Dr. Priscilla Riggle, Faculty Mentors Bringing Literature to Life: Performance as a Reading Engagement Tool in the Secondary English Classroom
Bringing Literature to Life: Performance as a Reading Engagement Tool in the Secondary English Classroom
302 - 3 SARAH E. SLANE♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Increasing Student Understanding Of Social Justice Through Poetry Exploration
Increasing Student Understanding Of Social Justice Through Poetry Exploration
302 - 4 SUJASH ISLAM PURNA♦Dr. Barbara Price, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Paul L. Yoder, Faculty Mentors How Multicultural Literature Impacts Perspective Building
How Multicultural Literature Impacts Perspective Building
302 - 5 ERIN M. HUTCHISON♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Critical Literacy: Questioning Perspectives, Characters, and Morality in Of Mice and Men
Critical Literacy: Questioning Perspectives, Characters, and Morality in Of Mice and Men
Presiding: Dr. Hena Ahmad
303 - 1 MELISSA A. SLEMPDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Getting to the Point: Austen's Inclusion of Distance in Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Northanger Abbey
Getting to the Point: Austen's Inclusion of Distance in Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Northanger Abbey
303 - 2 SAMUEL D. ANDRZEJEWSKIDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Mansfield Park and the Subtle Condemnation of Slavery
Mansfield Park and the Subtle Condemnation of Slavery
303 - 3 SARAH K. HOLTMEYERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Jane Austen’s Satire as a Window to the English Leisure Class in Emma
Jane Austen’s Satire as a Window to the English Leisure Class in Emma
303 - 4 KEITH A. KERKEMEYERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Emma: A Parent-Produced Prodigy
Emma: A Parent-Produced Prodigy
303 - 5 JARED K. DICKERMANDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Role of Motherhood in Pride and Prejudice: A Look at Mrs Bennet
The Role of Motherhood in Pride and Prejudice: A Look at Mrs Bennet
Presiding: Dr. Mary Shapiro
304 - 1 AMANDA J. PIETKADr. David McKamie, Faculty Mentor To Sing is to Learn Twice: The Importance of Musical Training in Early Education Curriculum
To Sing is to Learn Twice: The Importance of Musical Training in Early Education Curriculum
304 - 2 RACHEL STEFFENSMEIERDr. Mary Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Gender and Leadership Characteristics
Gender and Leadership Characteristics
304 - 3 ISIS BAKER Dr. Mary Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Fair Trade Perceptions
Fair Trade Perceptions
304 - 4 PETRA REEVESDr. Mary Shapiro, Faculty Mentor A Sociocultural Semiotic Approach to Chinese Social Media
A Sociocultural Semiotic Approach to Chinese Social Media
304 - 5 WILLIAM T. LEACHDr. Mary Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Internal Simulation of Reality
Internal Simulation of Reality
Presiding: Dr. Ronald manning
305 - 1 ROSS E. JONESDr. Andrea Nate and Dr. Dana Smith, Faculty Mentors The Portrayal of Women in the Theatre of Federico García Lorca
The Portrayal of Women in the Theatre of Federico García Lorca
305 - 2 CELINE M. FUCHSDr. Sana Camara, Faculty Mentor Le crépuscule des elfes by Jean-Louis Fetjaine, Translated by Céline Fuchs
Le crépuscule des elfes by Jean-Louis Fetjaine, Translated by Céline Fuchs
305 - 3 SABRINA R. WISERDr. Audrey Viguier, Faculty Mentor L'accès aux Services Médicaux en France et aux Etats Unis
L'accès aux Services Médicaux en France et aux Etats Unis
305 - 4 ELIZABETH C. HOSLERDr. Betty McLane-Iles, Faculty Mentor “On est toujours icitte”: Une analyse culturelle et linguistique de la dialecte français “Paw-Paw” de Old Mines, Missouri
“On est toujours icitte”: Une analyse culturelle et linguistique de la dialecte français “Paw-Paw” de Old Mines, Missouri
306 - 1 STEVEN M. PANKEYDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor DSLR Photometry and Light Pollution
DSLR Photometry and Light Pollution
306 - 2 CHARLYN E. ORTMANNDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor An Analysis of the O’Connell Effect in the Eclipsing Binary KID 11560447
An Analysis of the O’Connell Effect in the Eclipsing Binary KID 11560447
306 - 3 DAN A. MILLERDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Approximating Galactic Habitable Zone Volume from a Stellar Simulation
Approximating Galactic Habitable Zone Volume from a Stellar Simulation
306 - 4 ANDREW NEUGARTENDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor A Photometric Analysis of Az Vir
A Photometric Analysis of Az Vir
Presiding: Dr. Alicia Wodika
307 - 1 CHRISTINA S. ELEMDr. Sara Orel, Faculty Mentor Paper and Sugar: Addressing Black Female Identity with Kara Walker
Paper and Sugar: Addressing Black Female Identity with Kara Walker
307 - 2 ZARA J. SHOUNE* and VICTORIA E. THOMPSONDr. Alicia Wodika, Faculty Mentor Mental Resilience: A Photovoice Analysis
Mental Resilience: A Photovoice Analysis
307 - 3 SCOTT K. MCEACHERN♦Dr. Steven Reschly, Faculty Mentor The Rise and Fall of the German-American Bund
The Rise and Fall of the German-American Bund
Presiding: Dr. Michael Rudy
308 - 1 ASHLEIGH MCDONALDDr. Margaret Edwards, Faculty Mentor Why the Gap: Explaining Gender Inequality in Legislatures
Why the Gap: Explaining Gender Inequality in Legislatures
308 - 2 DAVID RECKDr. Michael Rudy, Faculty Mentor Corruption and the Onset of Militarized Interstate Disputes
Corruption and the Onset of Militarized Interstate Disputes
308 - 3 MAKAR S. GOLOSHEYKINDr. Michael Rudy, Faculty Mentor More Money, More Problems: The Effects of Economic Development on Militarized Interstate Dispute Onset
More Money, More Problems:
The Effects of Economic Development on Militarized Interstate Dispute Onset
308 - 4 JULIANNA N. NGUYENDr. John Quinn, Faculty Mentor Sub-Saharan Africa: Colonization's Effect on Democratization
Sub-Saharan Africa: Colonization's Effect on Democratization
Presiding: Dr. Julie Lochbaum
309 - 1 ANNA WELSH♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor Impact of Performing Textual Annotations on Students’ Independent Reading Comprehension
Impact of Performing Textual Annotations on Students’ Independent Reading Comprehension
309 - 2 AMANDA E. DUNN♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor Investigation of the Effects of Weekly Spelling Routines on Spelling Assessments in a Fourth-Grade Classroom
Investigation of the Effects of Weekly Spelling Routines on Spelling Assessments in a Fourth-Grade Classroom
309 - 3 MACKENZIE PERRON♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor The Use of STAR Test Data to Design Reading Strategy Lessons for Small Groups
The Use of STAR Test Data to Design Reading Strategy Lessons for Small Groups
309 - 4 EMILY A. HOLBROOK♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor The Effect of Data Tracking on Mathematical Performance
The Effect of Data Tracking on Mathematical Performance
309 - 5 RONIT DASDr. John Seiffertt, Faculty Mentor Crypto Graphic Processors
Crypto Graphic Processors
Presiding: Dr. Chad Mohler
310 - 1 STATON M. ZANERDr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentor Do You Really Know Anything?
Do You Really Know Anything?
310 - 2 KAITLYN A. WILLINGDr. William Ashcraft, Faculty Mentor Where Are All of the Millennials?
Where Are All of the Millennials?
310 - 3 SYDNEY W. MOXLEYDr. Mark Appold and Dr. Jennifer Jesse , Faculty Mentors Pauline House Churches
Pauline House Churches
310 - 4 CHUNYU HEDr. Mark Appold and Dr. Jennifer Jesse , Faculty Mentors The Pauline Dialectic in The Epistle of Romans: Its Background, Literary Expression, and Theological Implication
The Pauline Dialectic in The Epistle of Romans: Its Background, Literary Expression, and Theological Implication
310 - 5 REESE A. BENNETTDr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentor On Secular Moral Objective Foundation
On Secular Moral Objective Foundation
Presiding: Instructor Brian Ott
311 - 1 NATALIE M. MITTENDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Social Support, Trauma, and Identity: A Study of Truman Students' Mental Health
Social Support, Trauma, and Identity: A Study of Truman Students' Mental Health
311 - 2 JONAS CHANGDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Understanding Differences: Is Morality Shaped by Religious Affiliation?
Understanding Differences: Is Morality Shaped by Religious Affiliation?
311 - 3 MADELINE A. MORANDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Competing While Dating: Perceptions of Dating Safety Among Female College Athletes
Competing While Dating: Perceptions of Dating Safety Among Female College Athletes
Presiding: Dr. Chetan Jaiswal
312 - 1 THOMAS C. GRAVESProf. Chetan Jaiswal, Faculty Mentor Smart Cooperative Firewalls
Smart Cooperative Firewalls
312 - 2 ISAAC E. SPEEDDr. Alan Garvey, Faculty Mentor An Overview of Quantum Programming Languages
An Overview of Quantum Programming Languages
312 - 3 WYATT E. YOSTProf. Chetan Jaiswal, Faculty Mentor MalFire: Malware Firewall for Malicious Content Detection and Protection
MalFire: Malware Firewall for Malicious Content Detection and Protection
312 - 4 ISAAC E. SPEEDDr. Scott Alberts, Faculty Mentor Machine Learning's Effects on Discrimination
Machine Learning's Effects on Discrimination
312 - 5 JULIETTE MILLERProf. Chetan Jaiswal, Faculty Mentor Women in Computer Science: A Liberal Arts Perspective
Women in Computer Science: A Liberal Arts Perspective
Complimentary refreshment breaks will be held in the main lobby of Violette Hall, the Cyber Cafe of Magruder hall and the Ophelia Parrish Lobby from 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2:30
401 - 1 CHRISTINA M. BELT♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Visual Multi-Modal Projects, Visual Literacy, and Description
Visual Multi-Modal Projects, Visual Literacy, and Description
2:45
401 - 2 KATIE S. LUCARZ♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Integrating 21st Century Literacies into the English Classroom for Student Engagement
Integrating 21st Century Literacies into the English Classroom for Student Engagement
3:00
401 - 3 CONNOR MAGUIRE♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Confronting the Single Story: Counter-Storytelling and Teaching Against the Grain in a Small Urban High School
Confronting the Single Story: Counter-Storytelling and Teaching Against the Grain in a Small Urban High School
3:15
401 - 4 SARAH E. WAPPELHORST♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Contextualizing and Demonstrating Relevancy of Literature through the Inclusion of Nonfiction
Contextualizing and Demonstrating Relevancy of Literature through the Inclusion of Nonfiction
Presiding: Dr. Wendy Miner
402 - 1 KASIA K. HOOD♦Dr. Wendy Miner, Faculty Mentor Fourth-Grade Students Engaged in Reading for Enjoyment
Fourth-Grade Students Engaged in Reading for Enjoyment
402 - 2 DANIELLE D. WOHLSTADTERDr. Wendy Miner, Faculty Mentor The Art of Aligning Objective and Assessment
The Art of Aligning Objective and Assessment
402 - 3 JUILA MISSEL♦Dr. Wendy Miner, Faculty Mentor Turning Points 2000 as it relates to today’s middle school climate
Turning Points 2000 as it relates to today’s middle school climate
402 - 4 DANIELLE M. LEVY*♦, STEPHANIE HULETT♦, ABIGAIL OSTER♦, BLAINE ELLIS, ALEX L. FROGGE, ELIZABETH KING♦, and CAITLIN SELLESDr. Wendy Miner, Faculty Mentor "Qualitative Studies of Adolescent Development: Perspectives from Local Elders"
"Qualitative Studies of Adolescent Development: Perspectives from Local Elders"
403 - 1 MARISSA R. ALBRACHTDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Rereading Jane Austen: A Feminist Approach to Emma.
Rereading Jane Austen: A Feminist Approach to Emma.
403 - 2 ABBIE R. DONALDSONDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor "Invite him to dinner, but leave him to choose his own wife": An Examination of Hospitality Practices in Austen
"Invite him to dinner, but leave him to choose his own wife": An Examination of Hospitality Practices in Austen
403 - 3 MONTANA L. CARLSONDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Strongest Bonds: Familial Relationships in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
The Strongest Bonds: Familial Relationships in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
403 - 4 TESSA A. OLIVERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Emma: Abuses of Social Power
Emma: Abuses of Social Power
Presiding: Dr. Adam Davis
404 - 1 REBECCA J. CANINO Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Significance of Letters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
The Significance of Letters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
404 - 2 CLAIRE WANDREYDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Jane Austen on Sisterhood in Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen on Sisterhood in Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility
404 - 3 GRACE C. FODORDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Darcy, Wickham, Bingley, Collins, Oh My! :Examining Males as Satirical Devices in Pride and Prejudice
Darcy, Wickham, Bingley, Collins, Oh My! :Examining Males as Satirical Devices in Pride and Prejudice
404 - 4 MIA P. POHLMAN♦Dr. Adam Davis, Faculty Mentor Origins: A Return
Origins: A Return
Presiding: Dr. Daniela Ostrowski
405 - 1 JAKE A. FRIEBOHLE♦Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) use for Controlling the Populations of the Invasive California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) use for Controlling the Populations of the Invasive California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
405 - 2 WESTON M. REIDTDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Determining Genetic Interactions Between the Transcription Factor Genes T20H4.2, ZK686.5, and F40G9.14 and their Biological Role within C. elegans using RNAi
Determining Genetic Interactions Between the Transcription Factor Genes T20H4.2, ZK686.5, and F40G9.14 and their Biological Role within C. elegans using RNAi
405 - 3 JORDAN N. GOINSDr. Michael Seipel, Faculty Mentor Tracking Food Waste in Truman State University Dining Halls
Tracking Food Waste in Truman State University Dining Halls
405 - 4 ALEXIS C. HOUSER*, JAMIE A. JONES, and KYLE O'CONNORDr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentor Studying Nerve Regeneration Using an in vivo and in vitro Approach
Studying Nerve Regeneration Using an in vivo and in vitro Approach
Presiding: Dr. Yuna Ferguson
406 - 1 MONIQUE M. MAXWELLDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor Perceptions of Animal Assisted Interventions on those with Invisible and Visible Disabilities
Perceptions of Animal Assisted Interventions on those with Invisible and Visible Disabilities
406 - 2 MARQUITA D. COOPERDr. Yuna L. Ferguson, Faculty Mentor Personality and Social Belongingness in Relation to Academic Success in African-American College Students
Personality and Social Belongingness in Relation to Academic Success in African-American College Students
Presiding: Dr. Janice Clark
408 - 1 COURTNEY N. WEST*, ALLISON N. DOUGHERTY, RACHAEL N. RECKAMP, and KIMBERLY A. WILLIAMSDr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentor Students' Perceptions of Skin Care at Truman State University
Students' Perceptions of Skin Care at Truman State University
408 - 2 MAHA O. MOHAMEDDr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentor Contraceptive Use and Prevalence Among Women Ages 18-24 in Rural United States and Rwanda
Contraceptive Use and Prevalence Among Women Ages 18-24 in Rural United States and Rwanda
408 - 3 SAMUEL K. WHITE* and EMMA N. POISSONProf. Pamela Melvin and Dr. Carol Cox, Faculty Mentors Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education Experience: A Pilot Study
Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education Experience: A Pilot Study
Presiding: Dr. Victoria Mayer
411 - 1 MARIA M. REMOLINA GONZALEZ* and LYDIA BAGNALLDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor Cold-Hearted or Just Cold? Correlations of Environment, Society, and Divorce.
Cold-Hearted or Just Cold? Correlations of Environment, Society, and Divorce.
411 - 2 MARGARET M. WILCOXDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor Word Order and Latitude
Word Order and Latitude
411 - 3 SUSAN WHITMARDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Stress and Other Aspects of Smoking Among Truman Undergraduates
Stress and Other Aspects of Smoking Among Truman Undergraduates
411 - 4 PHILLIP A. DRYDENDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor A Clash of Worlds--Mythic Motifs and Environmental Variables
A Clash of Worlds--Mythic Motifs and Environmental Variables
Presiding: Dr. Patricia Mickey
412 - 1 TIMOTHY M. CLASBY*♦ and KYLE D. RIEGERDr. Jay Bulen and Dr. Curran Prendergast, Faculty Mentors A 21st Century Exploration of the Woodwind Choir as a Compositional Medium
A 21st Century Exploration of the Woodwind Choir as a Compositional Medium
3:20
412 - 2 ALYSSA AUBUCHON*, SARA V. MIRANDA♦, JORDAN A. JENKINS, and ADAM M. BARKERDr. Brian X. Kubin, Faculty Mentor The Little Match Girl: Synthesis of Live Music and Film
The Little Match Girl: Synthesis of Live Music and Film
3:40
412 - 3 AMBER M. COLVISProf. Patricia Mickey, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Appel Interstellaire from Des Canyons aux Étoiles...for Solo Piano, Horn, Xylorimba, Glockenspiel, and Orchestra by Olivier Messiaen
Analysis of Appel Interstellaire from Des Canyons aux Étoiles...for Solo Piano, Horn, Xylorimba, Glockenspiel, and Orchestra by Olivier Messiaen
4:00
412 - 4 DONALD E. RABINDr. Julianna Moore and Dr. Marc Rice, Faculty Mentors Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Lost Flute Concerto
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Lost Flute Concerto
4:20
412 - 5 CARTER A. DATZ♦Dr. Mark Jennings, Faculty Mentor late harvest wine: An Interdisciplinary Choral Project
late harvest wine: An Interdisciplinary Choral Project
4:40
412 - 6 JONATHAN D. DAVIDSON♦Dr. Michael Bump, Faculty Mentor Exploring Marimba & Voice
Exploring Marimba & Voice
P-1 - 1
TESS C. CUMMINGSDr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor The Effects of Head Position on Stress Levels in Horses
The Effects of Head Position on Stress Levels in Horses
P-1 - 2
LAUREN M. WHITELOCK*, HEATHER L. LOCKHART, and ALEXA R. CAMERONDr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor The Effects of Stretching and Chiropractic Adjustments on Equine Stride Length and Back Pain
The Effects of Stretching and Chiropractic Adjustments on Equine Stride Length and Back Pain
P-2 - 1
ALLISON N. FREEDDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Relationship Between Post-Concussion Written Evaluations and Physical Balance in Post-Concussion Individuals
Relationship Between Post-Concussion Written Evaluations and Physical Balance in Post-Concussion Individuals
P-3 - 1
TERRA J. WILLARD* and ISAAC JULIUSDr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors Evolutionary History and Expression of the LONESOME HIGHWAY Transcription Factor Gene Family in Maize
Evolutionary History and Expression of the LONESOME HIGHWAY Transcription Factor Gene Family in Maize
P-3 - 2
MADISON L. PUGH* and WHITNEY J. OBERMANDr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor Niche Partitioning in a Chihuahuan Desert Lizard Community in New Mexico
Niche Partitioning in a Chihuahuan Desert Lizard Community in New Mexico
P-3 - 3
MEGAN N. NEVEAUDr. Brent Buckner and Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, Faculty Mentors The Evolutionary History and Transcriptomic Analysis of The Phytoene Synthase Gene Family and Related Paralogs In Maize.
The Evolutionary History and Transcriptomic Analysis of The Phytoene Synthase Gene Family and Related Paralogs In Maize.
P-3 - 4
SONAM A. WANGYAL*, MEGAN D. RINGLING, and YU-SHIUAN HSUDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor The investigation on the functions of DHP-1, DHP-2, and TBCE proteins, in developing epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans embryos
The investigation on the functions of DHP-1, DHP-2, and TBCE proteins, in developing epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans embryos
P-3 - 5
KELLY A. LOVERA* and TANNER D. BANDYDr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor Variation in Body Size of Collared Lizards (Crotaphytus collaris)
Variation in Body Size of Collared Lizards (Crotaphytus collaris)
P-3 - 6
MICAELA E. SAATHOFFDr. Brett M. Mitchell (Texas A&M University College of Medicine) and Ms. Anne Bergey, Faculty Mentors Renal Lymphatic Alterations In Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension
Renal Lymphatic Alterations In Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension
P-3 - 7
ANGELA K. JENNINGSDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Examining the Role of cls-2 in the Developing Epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans
Examining the Role of cls-2 in the Developing Epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans
P-3 - 8
JAMES K. HARMON*, STUART E. WILLETT, KELLY A. LOVERA, and JOSE A. VITERIDr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor Cyclophillin 1 and its effect on larval crawling in Drosophila melanogaster
Cyclophillin 1 and its effect on larval crawling in Drosophila melanogaster
P-3 - 9
KATHERINE ANDREWS* and KIMBERLYN EVERSMANDr. Stephanie Fore and Dr. Hyun-Joo Kim, Faculty Mentors Comparison of Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis Seasonality & Incidence in Two Missouri Ecoregions
Comparison of Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis Seasonality & Incidence in Two Missouri Ecoregions
P-3 - 10
ERIN I. HAYES* and LYDIA R. WALTHERDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Influence of yozG expression on growth of Bacillus subtilis
Influence of yozG expression on growth of Bacillus subtilis
P-3 - 11
SARAH E. EVANS* and SARAH M. CONNOLLYDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Function and Characterization of the yisR Gene in Bacillus subtilis
Function and Characterization of the yisR Gene in Bacillus subtilis
P-3 - 12
CHUMA M. HUMPHREY Dr. Tim D. Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Timothy D. Walston, Faculty Mentors Morphometric Analysis of Neuronal Structures through Ventricle Injections of Streptozotocin in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
P-3 - 13
MAHIMA THAPA* and JOHN W. HOOKERDr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentors Hypoxia-Induced Activation of Respiratory Nuclei in the Ventral Brainstem of the Streptozotocin-Induced Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
P-3 - 14
RACHAEL NEWTON* and JENNIFER AMSTUTZDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Pesticide Application, Biofilm Formation, and Motility of Soil Bacteria Bacillus subtilis
Pesticide Application, Biofilm Formation, and Motility of Soil Bacteria Bacillus subtilis
P-3 - 15
ALYSSA K. JOHNSONDr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor Increasing Diversity in Student Insect Collections
Increasing Diversity in Student Insect Collections
P-4 - 1
ALEXANDRA M. MARKO*, ADDISON M. LEABO, and BRIGITTA M. RETHDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Expression and Purification of Gamma Crystallins
Expression and Purification of Gamma Crystallins
P-4 - 2
COURTNEY R. BINGHAM* and KERSTIN E. PETERSONDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Expression and Purification of Disulfide Bond Forming Enzyme
Expression and Purification of Disulfide Bond Forming Enzyme
P-5 - 1
ABIGAIL K. SCHULTZDr. Brian Snyder, Faculty Mentor Assessment of College Student Health Behavior and Interests and a Pilot of Be Fit Week Programming
Assessment of College Student Health Behavior and Interests and a Pilot of Be Fit Week Programming
P-5 - 2
JORDAN E. DORSEY*, KATY N. LILLARD, and LINDSEY N. SMITHDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Validity of Using Height and Sex as a Predictor of Flexibility
Validity of Using Height and Sex as a Predictor of Flexibility
P-5 - 3
JORDAN A. LEWIS* and CATHERINE M. GRACEDr. Jerry Mayhew and Mr. Jeramey Dockery (Truman Athletics), Faculty Mentors Comparison of Muscular Strength between Backs and Linemen in College Football in Relation to their Position
Comparison of Muscular Strength between Backs and Linemen in College Football in Relation to their Position
P-5 - 4
KADIE C. ORENSTEIN* and RILEY V. COOKDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Comparison of Maximal and Submaximal Bench Press Modalities and Their Correlation with Body Composition Variables in College Softball Athletes
Comparison of Maximal and Submaximal Bench Press Modalities and Their Correlation with Body Composition Variables in College Softball Athletes
P-5 - 5
HANNAH A. SMILES* and LEAH M. STONEDr. Brian Snyder, Faculty Mentor Effects of Exercise and Glycogen Status on DXA and BIA Body Composition Measures
Effects of Exercise and Glycogen Status on DXA and BIA Body Composition Measures
P-5 - 6
CALEB J. LONGLEYDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Correlation between Body Composition Measurement Techniques and the Army Physical Fitness Test
Correlation between Body Composition Measurement Techniques and the Army Physical Fitness Test
P-5 - 7
RACHEL C. HILLMAN* and JACOB W. HAMMONDProf. Liz Jorn and Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentors A Pilot Study of Within-Day Variation in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis of Body Fat in College Men and Women
A Pilot Study of Within-Day Variation in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis of Body Fat in College Men and Women
P-6 - 1
ALLISON M. GRIFFITHS*, GILLIAN W. MWANGI, and AUTUMN D. SHEPHERDDr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentor #HealthInsurance
#HealthInsurance
P-6 - 2
BENE J. CLEARDr. Jennifer R. Hurst, Faculty Mentor Research on Impact of Outdoor Activity on Mental Wellness in Truman Students
Research on Impact of Outdoor Activity on Mental Wellness in Truman Students
P-6 - 3
VICTORIA E. THOMPSONDr. Alicia Wodika, Faculty Mentor Student Public Health Association’s Analysis of Research
Student Public Health Association’s Analysis of Research
P-7 - 1
EMILY E. KINKADE*, NALA TURNER, SAMANTHA E. CARROLL, BAILEY R. HOLM, ANTHONY ROGERS, and CLAIRE E. MILLERDr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Prediction of Antidepressant Effectiveness and Satisfaction Ratings in Online Consumer Reviews
Prediction of Antidepressant Effectiveness and Satisfaction Ratings in Online Consumer Reviews
P-7 - 2
BAILEY R. HOLMDr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Are Internal Locus of Control and Social Support at Odds in the Development of Well-Being?
Are Internal Locus of Control and Social Support at Odds in the Development of Well-Being?
P-7 - 3
BRIANNA CERMAK*, WILLIAM T. LEACH, and ALLISON R. RICEDr. Karen Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Perceptions of Social Media User Happiness
Perceptions of Social Media User Happiness
P-7 - 4
WILLIAM T. LEACH*, BRIANNA CERMAK, and ALLISON R. RICEDr. Karen Vittengl, Faculty Mentor How Social Media Post Type Affects the Likelihood of Following, and Perceived Happiness of, the Poster
How Social Media Post Type Affects the Likelihood of Following, and Perceived Happiness of, the Poster
P-7 - 5
ALLISON R. RICE*, BRIANNA CERMAK, and WILLIAM T. LEACHDr. Karen Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Following Social Media Accounts and Orientations to Happiness
Following Social Media Accounts and Orientations to Happiness
P-7 - 6
ALEX L. FROGGE* and PATRICIA N. FLANAGANDr. Yuna L. Ferguson, Faculty Mentor Sexual Health Education and Perception of Self, Society, and Sex
Sexual Health Education and Perception of Self, Society, and Sex
P-7 - 7
JULIANNE V. STIRPE* and KORDEL W. FLANARYDr. Terry Palmer, Faculty Mentor Does Stereoscopic Depth Influence Lightness in White’s Illusion?
Does Stereoscopic Depth Influence Lightness in White’s Illusion?
P-7 - 8
NALA TURNERDr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Do Expressive Activities Improve Mood and Subjective Well-being?
Do Expressive Activities Improve Mood and Subjective Well-being?
P-7 - 9
ANTHONY ROGERS*, NALA TURNER, BAILEY R. HOLM, EMILY E. KINKADE, SAMANTHA E. CARROLL, and CLAIRE E. MILLERDr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Effect of Education About Depression on Mood
Effect of Education About Depression on Mood
P-7 - 10
NICHOLAS W. GRAVETT*, HANNAH N. URBAN, JACKIE O. PECORARO , ANDREW C. SMITH, and HILLARY T. HEDGECOCKDr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor The Case for a Limits of Agreement (LoA) Criterion for Ultra-Short-Term (UST) HRV Measurements
The Case for a Limits of Agreement (LoA) Criterion for Ultra-Short-Term (UST) HRV Measurements
P-7 - 11
CALVIN J. COLVISDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor The Effects of Gun Control Legislation on Gun-Related Death, Violence, and Crime
The Effects of Gun Control Legislation on Gun-Related Death, Violence, and Crime
P-8 - 1
HALLE J. DOLLINSDr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentors Does an Individual’s Personal Beliefs Affect Their Perceptions and Use of Pornography?
Does an Individual’s Personal Beliefs Affect Their Perceptions and Use of Pornography?
P-8 - 2
LAUREN E. GIESEKINGDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor How Tall is too Tall? The Effect of an Individual's Height on the Probability of a Romantic Relationship
How Tall is too Tall? The Effect of an Individual's Height on the Probability of a Romantic Relationship
P-8 - 3
EMILY SEARLDr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentors Gender Representations in Children's Literature
Gender Representations in Children's Literature
P-8 - 4
RACHEL N. NIELSENDr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentor Understanding Gender Dynamics in Restaurant Service Work
Understanding Gender Dynamics in Restaurant Service Work
P-8 - 5
MICHAEL E. CLARKDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Factors Affecting Attendance at Truman State University
Factors Affecting Attendance at Truman State University
P-8 - 6
LEE F. DECKERDr. Cory Anderson, Faculty Mentor Attitudes Towards the Amish: Survey Analysis and Revision
Attitudes Towards the Amish: Survey Analysis and Revision
P-8 - 7
LEE F. DECKERDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Social Factors Influencing University Counseling Service Use
Social Factors Influencing University Counseling Service Use
P-8 - 8
STEVEN E. CHESSELOWDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor "High or Drunk?" Perceptions of Risk Involved with Driving Under the Influence
"High or Drunk?" Perceptions of Risk Involved with Driving Under the Influence
P-8 - 9
CAITLYN V. LEEDr. Cory Anderson, Faculty Mentor Amish Reality TV: A Thematic Assessment
Amish Reality TV: A Thematic Assessment
P-8 - 10
WILSON A. UTLEYDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor The Effects of a Person's Environment on One's Environmentalism
The Effects of a Person's Environment on One's Environmentalism
P-8 - 11
AUDREY L. VOGLDr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentor Sexually Active and Sexually Smart: Evaluating Truman Students’ Sexual Health Knowledge, Sexual Health Comfort, & Awareness of Contraceptive Methods
Sexually Active and Sexually Smart: Evaluating Truman Students’ Sexual Health Knowledge, Sexual Health Comfort, & Awareness of Contraceptive Methods
P-8 - 12
DEJA BOLTONDr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentors Expressions of Creativity Among Majors
Expressions of Creativity Among Majors
P-8 - 13
RACHEL M. SMITHDr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentor Hypersexualization and Representation of Women in Netflix Orginal Films
Hypersexualization and Representation of Women in Netflix Orginal Films
P-8 - 14
AYA TERAKAWADr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Effect of Parent’s Marital Status on Children’s Romantic Relationships and Future Marriages
Effect of Parent’s Marital Status on Children’s Romantic Relationships and Future Marriages
P-9 - 1
DEVIN N. HUDSONMs. Ryan Miller, Faculty Mentor Towards a Social Virtual Reality Learning Environment in High Fidelity
Towards a Social Virtual Reality Learning Environment in High Fidelity
A conference-wide reception will be held in the Georgian Room of the Student Union Building from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.The entire campus community is invited to attend to help honor and celebrate the scholarly and creative achievements of all students presenters and faculty mentors.
