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2026 Student Research Conference:
39th Annual Student Research Conference

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Afternoon	1:00 \| 1:15 \| 1:30 \| 1:45 2:00 \| 2:15 \| 2:30

An Illustrated Memory

Studio Art Exhibit
(Art)
Marni R. McDermott
Prof. Lindsey Dunnagan, Faculty Mentor
(400--1, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Growth as Time Travel

Poster Presentation
(Art, Studio Art)
Robin Kincaid
Prof. Danielle Yakle, Faculty Mentor
(400--2, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Studio Art Exhibit
(Art, Studio Art - Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Studio Art)
Kirsten J. Doolin♦
Prof. Priya Kambli, Faculty Mentor
(400--3, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Wilhelm's Flower Shop: An Ode to Persephone

Poster Presentation
(Creative Writing, Art, English)
Jasawn L. Berning
Dr. James D’Agostino, Faculty Mentor
(400--4, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Lighting Design - The 39 Steps: Abridged

Poster Presentation
(Theatre)
Wendy Crum
Mr. Alexander Pikiben, Faculty Mentor
(400--5, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Sound Design For The 39 Steps: Abridged

Poster Presentation
(Theatre)
Kendall P. Morris
Mr. Alexander Pikiben, Faculty Mentor
(400--6, 2:30, Activities Room)
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The Associations Between Moral Injury and Mental Health:
Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD Severity in College Students & Combat Veterans

Poster Presentation
(Psychology)
Jada M. Ray
Dr. Karen Vittengl, Faculty Mentor
(400--7, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Meta-analysis of Rumination-focused versus Standard Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression: A Proposal

Poster Presentation
(Psychology)
Scout E. Armas-Mossotti
Dr. Jeffrey R. Vittengl, Faculty Mentor
(400--8, 2:30, Activities Room)
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A Meta-Analysis of Attachment Styles in Young Adults With Early Caregiving Instability

Poster Presentation
(Psychology)
Olivia E. Jamison
Dr. Katrina Schmerold, Faculty Mentor
(400--9, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Place Managers and the Geography of Crime Around Amusement Parks

Poster Presentation
(Justice Systems)
Austin L. Roth
Dr. Kat Albrecht, Faculty Mentor
(400--10, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Returning the Shopping Cart: Social Norms and Prosocial Behavior in Public Places

Poster Presentation
(Anthropology, Sociology)
Tara R. Wells
Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor
(400--11, 2:30, Activities Room)
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How Happiness in University Students is Affected by Academic Self-Concept and Academic Performance

Poster Presentation
(Sociology)
Cas G. Schmidt
Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor
(400--12, 2:30, Activities Room)
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The Nature of Feeling: Exploring the Relationship Between Nature and Empathy

Poster Presentation
(Anthropology, Environmental Studies)
Kira M. Gordon
Dr. Amber Johnson and Dr. Kandice Grossman, Faculty Mentors
(400--13, 2:30, Activities Room)
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First Responder Awareness and Education Regarding Aphasia

Poster Presentation
(Communication Disorders)
Chloe E. Hughey* and Brianna R. DeBacker♦
Dr. Amy F. Teten, Faculty Mentor
(400--14, 2:30, Activities Room)
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A Randomized Control Trial Examining the Effects of Structured Flute-Playing Exercises and Short Physical Workouts on Perceived Breath Bontrol as well as Physical Exertion and Muscular Soreness in College-Level Marching Flutists

Poster Presentation
(Communication Disorders)
Sydney J. Haase♦
Dr. Julia Edgar, Faculty Mentor
(400--15, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Bulldogs Against Skin Cancer (BASC): Raising Skin Cancer Awareness in College Students

Poster Presentation
(Health Science)
Sam Sanguinett
Dr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentor
(400--16, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Impact of Peer Led Engage Sessions on Willingness to Intervene

Poster Presentation
(Health Science)
Isaac R. Danielson* and Roman H. Kaminski
Dr. Roberta Donahue, Faculty Mentor
(400--17, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Exploring the Unique Healthcare Barriers of the LGBTQ+ Community

Poster Presentation
(Health Science)
Sam Sanguinett
Dr. Rolena Stephenson, Faculty Mentor
(400--18, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Exploring the Viability of Vermicomposting at Truman State University

Poster Presentation
(Agricultural Science)
Anna E. Larsen
Dr. Bob Johnson, Faculty Mentor
(400--19, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Exploring Truman State University’s Herbarium (NEMO) Through the Lens of Weed Science

Poster Presentation
(Biology)
Jenna C. Wood
Dr. Maria Beatriz de Souza Cortez, Faculty Mentor
(400--20, 2:30, Activities Room)
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CRLF3 Expression in Rat Brains

Poster Presentation
(Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Rachel N. Rushman
Dr. Daniela Ostrowski (A.T. Still University) and Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentors
(400--21, 2:30, Activities Room)
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LOX-1 Engagement by oxLDL Modulates Alveolar Macrophage Response During Pneumonia

Poster Presentation
(Biology)
Aubrey N. Watkins
Dr. Filiz Korkmaz (University of Iowa) and Dr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentors
(400--22, 2:30, Activities Room)
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From Biomass to Energy: Supercapacitor From Walnut-Derived Carbon and Hay-Derived Cellulose

Poster Presentation
(Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies)
Brayden Chen *, Drake C. Britton, and Aidan Toner
Dr. Rasanjali Jayathissa, Faculty Mentor
(400--23, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Computational Design of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) Inhibitors as Potential Cancer Therapeutics

Poster Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry)
Makda Gebreegziabher*, Dagmawit Kebede, and Haleluya T. Merga
Dr. Andrew Kauffmann, Faculty Mentor
(400--24, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Determination of Trace Metal Concentration in Kirksville Water

Poster Presentation
(Chemistry)
Allison Gibson*, Briggs Maynor, and Chris Beersman
Dr. Barbara Kramer, Faculty Mentor
(400--25, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Caffeine in Energy Drinks: Actual vs. Advertised.

Poster Presentation
(Chemistry)
Kara M. Sargent*, Amber N. Berhorst, and Marlayna R. Little
Dr. Barbara Kramer, Faculty Mentor
(400--26, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Effectiveness of Water Purification Methods on Metal Content as Determined by GFAAS

Poster Presentation
(Chemistry)
Cole J. Prentiss*, Tucker C. Maxwell, and Lyle Raine
Dr. Barbara Kramer, Faculty Mentor
(400--27, 2:30, Activities Room)
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How Protective is Your Toothpaste? An Ion-Selective Electrode Approach to Determining Fluoride Content in Toothpaste

Poster Presentation
(Chemistry)
Sofia Kattentidt*, Ashelynn Courtney, Alex Kepes, and Laura Varo
Dr. Barbara Kramer, Faculty Mentor
(400--28, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Prediction of One-Repetition Maximum Bench Press in Trained and Untrained College Women

Poster Presentation
(Exercise Science)
Lily Arndt
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
(400--29, 2:30, Activities Room)
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The Relationships Between Baseline Psychological Variables and Exercise Empowerment and Physical Activity Maintenance After Exposure to Supportive Resistance Training.

Poster Presentation
(Exercise Science)
Grace A. Berck* and Lilly P. Snyder
Dr. Brian Snyder, Faculty Mentor
(400--30, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Comparing High- and Low-Frequency Resistance Training In Untrained College-Aged Individuals

Poster Presentation
(Exercise Science)
Cali Coombs
Mr. Carson Lackey and Dr. Brian Snyder, Faculty Mentors
(400--31, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Progressional Patterns in 800-meter Performance in Men and Women High School Runners

Poster Presentation
(Exercise Science)
Liam R. McCarthy*, Andrew D. Gonski, Sophia J. Kim, and Julia C. Brown
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
(400--32, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Comparison of Weekday and Weekend Sleep Hours in College Athletes and Nonatheltes

Poster Presentation
(Exercise Science)
Isabel G. Boyd* and Hayley G. Legg
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
(400--33, 2:30, Activities Room)
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