By Discipline: Interdisciplinary Studies (2020)

• A Bad Reputation: Complexity of Perceptions Influencing Invasive Species Management

   

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Environmental Studies)
  Melina Matheney
  Dr. Elisabeth A. Hooper and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Canine Behavior Evaluation at Animal Shelters

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Agricultural Science)
  Sam Roberge
  Dr. Jessica Colpoys and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Creative Interventions for Mental Illness: Painting with Peers

   

   

  
  Poster
  
  (Studio Art, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology)
  Summer S. Fritz
  Prof. Aaron Fine and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Doing Gender: Why Mindfulness Matters

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies)
  Abby L. Mueller
  Dr. Victoria Mayer and Dr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Effective Residential Solar Energy Incentive Policies in the United States

   

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Environmental Studies, Political Science)
  James T. Clemens
  Dr. Christine Harker and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Elementary Flexible Seating Implementation Based on Grade Level

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology)
  Karlee M. Phillips
  Dr. Bridget Thomas and Dr. Sarah Mohler, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Filmmaking In Action

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, English, Communication)
  Samuel Elkins
  Dr. Jocelyn Cullity and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Is China Becoming More Charming?: Confucius Institutes and Public Perceptions Abroad

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Chinese, Political Science)
  Deanna K. Schmidt
  Dr. Michael Rudy and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Movement-Based Learning: Brain Gym in the General Classroom

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Education)
  Kayley N. Hagl
  Dr. Julie Lochbaum and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Outdoor tourism and recreation: a detriment to conservation efforts?

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Biology, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies)
  Kyle A. Weber
  Dr. Chad Montgomery and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• The Political is Personal: The Arts as a Vehicle for Contemporary Political Discourse

  
  Special Request
  
  (Art, Communication, Interdisciplinary Studies)
  Ella C. Youmans
  Dr. Bridget Thomas and Dr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• The Presence of Democracy and its Effects on Environmental Regulations

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Political Science, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies)
  Bailey F. Waddell
  Dr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor
  
  
  

• Self-Perception of Sexual Health Knowledge: Differences Between Comprehensive Sex Education and Abstincence-Only Sex Education

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Health Science)
  Lauren T. Jewell
  Dr. Bridget Thomas and Dr. Ashley Ramsey, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Skagboys: Constructing Scottish National Identity

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (English, Interdisciplinary Studies, History)
  Jia Zuo♦
  Dr. Bob Mielke, Faculty Mentor
  
  
  

• Stereotypes and Interaction Between Chinese International and American Students 

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Chinese)
  Carmen M. Cochran
  Dr. Zhijun Wen and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Understanding the Mental Health Stigma and Barriers for Help-Seeking Behavior Among Students at Truman State University

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Sociology)
  Samantha J. Garrett
  Dr. Yuna L. Ferguson and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors
  
  
  

• Women in the Workforce: Economic and Social Impacts of Roe v. Wade

  
  Oral Presentation
  
  (Interdisciplinary Studies, Economics, Sociology)
  Tiffany M. Middlemas
  Dr. David Gillette and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors