By Location: GEO - SUB - 2017 Student Research Conference

2017 Student Research Conference:
30th Annual Student Research Conference

By Location: GEO - SUB (2017)

GEO - SUB
MG 1000
MG 1090
MG 1096
MG 1098
MG 2001
MG 2050
MG 2090
OP 1393 - OP Performance Hall
OP 2210
OP 2240
VH 1010
VH 1212
VH 1224
VH 1236
VH 1320

The following presentations will be held in GEO - SUB:

Accounting for Goodwill: The Differences Between Private and Public Firms

Poster
(Accounting)
Scott P. Schwend
Dr. Isaac Ison, Faculty Mentor
(P-1-, , GEO - SUB)
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Effects of Dietary Probiotics on Cattle Growth Performance and Stress Behavior

Poster
(Agricultural Science)
Alexis J. Kelsey
Dr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor
(P-2-, , GEO - SUB)
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Effects of nutrient supplementation on pig sickness behavior when infected with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus

Poster
(Agricultural Science)
Nicholas R. Gordon
Dr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor
(P-2-, , GEO - SUB)
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Evaluation of inner ear temperature as an alternative measure of stress in dogs

Poster
(Agricultural Science)
Martha E. Peacock
Dr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor
(P-2-, , GEO - SUB)
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Effect of Weight Load on Stride Characteristics of Horses as Measured at the Trot.

Poster
(Agricultural Science)
Rachel L. Smith
Dr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor
(P-2-, , GEO - SUB)
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Effect of Task Compatibility with Childcare for Explaining Patterns on Cross-Cultural Sexual Division of Labor

Poster
(Anthropology, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies)
Kayleigh J. Mrasek
Dr. Amber Johnson and Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentors
(P-3-1, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Photography as an Anthropological Tool: An Analysis of National Geographic Photographs

Poster
(Anthropology, Art)
Luke A. Edwards
Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor
(P-3-2, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Reading Images: Using Linguistic Analysis of Comics to Improve Literacy

Poster
(Art, English, Interdisciplinary)
Sydney N. Ruffin
Dr. Heather Cianciola and Dr. John Quinn, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-, , GEO - SUB)
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The Publicity Art of Hamlet

Poster
(Art - Visual Communications, Theatre)
Priscilla Parisa
Dr. Dana Smith, Faculty Mentor
(P-5-, , GEO - SUB)
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Determining the Role of tbcd-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans Embryonic Development

Poster
(Biology)
Dakota A. Hall
Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Pesticide Application and Motility of Soil Bacteria Bacillus subtilis

Poster
(Biology)
Rachael N. Newton
Dr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Characterization of yozG Gene in Bacillus subtilis

Poster
(Biology)
Erin I. Hayes
Dr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Searching for microtubule regulators in the developing epidermis in Caenorhabditis elegans

Poster
(Biology)
Amanda M. Darby*, Sonam A. Wangyal, Yu-Shiuan Hsu, and Angela K. Jennings
Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Effects of deletion of the ptl-1 gene in the developing epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans.

Poster
(Biology)
Sonam A. Wangyal* and Jain Bushra
Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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What Factors Influence Nerve Regeneration?

Poster
(Biology)
Alexis C. Houser
Dr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Using RNAseq Data to Explore the Biological Networks of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Poster
(Biology, Psychology)
Jessica L. Kottmeier
Dr. Ashley Ramsey, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Bug Behavior: Feeding and Grooming Behavior in the Assassin Bug Sinea spinipes

Poster
(Biology)
Alyssa K. Johnson
Dr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Function and Characterization of the yisR Gene in Bacillus subtilis

Poster
(Biology)
Sarah E. Evans* and Sarah M. Connolly
Dr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Surveying Cutaneous Bacteria of Frog Populations in Adair County, Missouri

Poster
(Biology)
Brody J. Aubry
Dr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Analyzing the structure of microtubules in mutant Caenorhabditis elegans epidermis

Poster
(Biology)
Rachel J. Prins
Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Evolutionary History and Expression of the Lonesome Highway Transcription Factor Gene Family in Maize

Poster
(Biology)
Jessica L. Kottmeier
Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Rational Design of Canine MSTN: A Gene Related to Athletic Performance

Poster
(Biology)
Kelsey R. Wilson
Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Kavalactone Isolation from Piper methysticum using Chromatography
Poster
(Biology, Chemistry)
Meagan E. Nowlan
Dr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor
(P-6-, , GEO - SUB)
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Characterization of Asphaltene Nano-aggregation using Molecular Dynamics
Poster
(Chemistry)
Kathryn L. Humphries
Dr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor
(P-7-, , GEO - SUB)
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Investigation of Affinity at Binding Site Between Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) and Herceptin
Poster
(Chemistry, Biology)
Maria Kondrashova
Dr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor
(P-7-, , GEO - SUB)
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Isolation and Elucidation of a Small Sollasin from the Sponge Pachastrellidae: Inhibitor of RAGE

Poster
(Chemistry, Biology, Interdisciplinary)
Lydia J. Davis
Dr. Timothy D. Walston, Faculty Mentor
(P-7-, , GEO - SUB)
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A Quantitative Evaluation of Aggregation of Heteroatomic Asphaltenes

Poster
(Chemistry)
Hao T. Mai* and Lauren G. Beasley
Dr. Kenneth Carter, Faculty Mentor
(P-7-, , GEO - SUB)
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SNF Nurses’ Knowledge of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy

Poster
(Communication Disorders)
Sienna Pace* and Georgia Gettys
Dr. Amy Teten and Dr. Julia D. Edgar, Faculty Mentors
(P-8-, , GEO - SUB)
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction Among Collegiate Swimmers

Poster
(Communication Disorders)
Abigail Ohlms* and Janessa Richardson
Dr. Amy Teten, Faculty Mentor
(P-8-, , GEO - SUB)
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Public Perceptions of Noise Levels

Poster
(Communication Disorders)
Laura M. Woods* and Corrine E. Reeves
Dr. Ilene Elmlinger, Faculty Mentor
(P-8-, , GEO - SUB)
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Factors Influencing Career Choice in Communication Disorders Majors

Poster
(Communication Disorders)
Randi A. Slaughter*, Jordan R. Tipton, and Grace A. Milford
Dr. Ilene Elmlinger, Faculty Mentor
(P-8-, , GEO - SUB)
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An Examination of the Prevalence of Diagnostic Testing Modifications to Assess Communication Disorders in African-Americans
Poster
(Communication Disorders, African-American Studies)
Brandall C. Bond
Dr. Janet Gooch, Faculty Mentor
(P-8-, , GEO - SUB)
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Student Teachers’ Voices: Does Vocal Health Education and Exercises Help?

Poster
(Communication Disorders, English, Secondary MAE Research)
Abigail M. Wilson* and Lorrin T. McBee
Dr. Julia D. Edgar and Dr. Lisa Goran, Faculty Mentors
(P-8-, , GEO - SUB)
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Measurement of Neuromotor Fatigue from Stopwatch Reaction Time and Vertical Jump in Collegiate Track and Field Athletes

Poster
(Exercise Science)
Marissa E. Gress*, Hannah M. Oberdiek, and Taylor M. Burlis
Dr. Jerry Mayhew and Mr. Timothy Schwegler, Faculty Mentors
(P-9-, , GEO - SUB)
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Effect of Two Forms of Potentiation on Anaerobic Power Performance in Wrestlers

Poster
(Exercise Science, Hebrew)
Andrew T. Still
Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor
(P-9-, , GEO - SUB)
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Relationship of Push-Ups to Bench Press Repetitions at Equivalent Weight in Athletes and Non-Athletes

Poster
(Exercise Science)
Rafael Lopez* and Natalie Gudehus
Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor
(P-9-, , GEO - SUB)
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Sports Nutrition Knowledge of Student Athletes

Poster
(Exercise Science, Health Science)
Elizabeth R. Revelle* and Christina Rudolph
Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor
(P-9-, , GEO - SUB)
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Relationship of lean mass, fat mass, and bone mineral content to body mass of Truman State University varsity football players

Poster
(Exercise Science)
Olivia Simpson*, Lauren E. Houk, Abigail Meyer , and Taryn K. Sohal
Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor
(P-9-, , GEO - SUB)
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Differences between perceived body size and fatness and actual body size and fatness in college men and women

Poster
(Exercise Science)
Ashton D. Austin
Prof. Liz Jorn, Prof. Jana Arabas, Ms. Amanda Starks , and Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentors
(P-9-, , GEO - SUB)
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Screens vs. Paper

Poster
(Health Science, Psychology)
Jory W. Knernschield*, Evan Milner, and John Micka
Dr. Janice Clark and Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentors
(P-10-, , GEO - SUB)
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The effectiveness of an introduction to sign language course on pre-professional health students' deaf awareness in a health care setting
Poster
(Health Science, Communication Disorders, Interdisciplinary)
Mackenzie G. Jones
Dr. Janice Clark and Ms. Sheila Garlock, Faculty Mentors
(P-10-, , GEO - SUB)
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Dangers of Distraction
Poster
(Health Science)
Jeffrey L. Standifer* and Isabelle F. Woollett
Dr. Roberta Donahue and Dr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentors
(P-10-, , GEO - SUB)
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Exploring HPV and the HPV Vaccine: Perceptions, Behaviors, and Potential Barriers to Vaccination
Poster
(Health Science)
Susan M. Caman* and Faith L. Hoffman
Dr. Alicia Wodika, Faculty Mentor
(P-10-, , GEO - SUB)
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Truly Well: Exploring How Professors Contribute to Students' Overall Wellness
Poster
(Health Science)
Taryn K. Sohal*, Lauren E. Houk, Susan M. Caman, Olivia Simpson, and Elizabeth M. Barreca
Ms. Evonne C. Bird and Dr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentors
(P-10-, , GEO - SUB)
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The Territory of McDonald: Secession in Twentieth Century Missouri

Poster
(History)
Jonas L. Chang* and Kodey M. Springate
Dr. Thomas Zoumaras, Faculty Mentor
(P-11-, , GEO - SUB)
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Breathing Effort May Not Reduce Heart Rate Variability When Respiration Rate Is Controlled.

Poster
(Psychology)
Nicholas W. Gravett
Dr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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A 1:2 Inhalation-To-Exhalation Ratio Does Not Increase Heart Rate Variability During 6-BPM Breathing

Poster
(Psychology)
Nicholas W. Gravett
Dr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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Natural Language Analysis of Locus of Control

Poster
(Psychology)
Anthony D. Rogers*, Bailey Holm, Emily E. Kinkade, Victoria Spain , and Nala Turner
Dr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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Ultra-Short-Term (UST) HRV Measurements Can Achieve Strong Concurrent Validity

Poster
(Psychology)
Nicholas W. Gravett
Dr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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Nature, Personality, and Positive Affect

Poster
(Psychology)
Emily Searl
Dr. Yuna L. Ferguson, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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Personal Agency and Interpersonal Communion Themes in Depression-Related Writing Samples

Poster
(Psychology)
Emily E. Kinkade*, Bailey Holm, Anthony D. Rogers, Victoria Spain , and Nala Turner
Dr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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The Effects of Framing on Perceived Validity Across Demographics

Poster
(Psychology)
Kristin L. Schlueter* and Lauren E. Wright
Dr. Ashley Ramsey, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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Color Perception Changes Based on a 3D Interpretation of a 2D Stimulus

Poster
(Psychology)
Crystal K. Tracy* and Brendan M. Cirillo
Dr. Terry Palmer, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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A Videogame Procedure for Creating Stimuli of Genuine Facial Expressions

Poster
(Psychology)
Wade Sutter*, Meredith M. Wekesser, Theresa Howe, and Paul Wittlich
Dr. Terry Palmer, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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The Relationship Between Sport Environment and Personality

Poster
(Psychology, Exercise Science)
Meredith M. Wekesser*, Alisa M. Rippee, and David J. Gambino
Dr. Ashley Ramsey, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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Degree in which News Articles are Read In-Full

Poster
(Psychology)
Rex W. Michitsch* and Caleb J. Scarborough
Prof. Sal Costa, Faculty Mentor
(P-13-, , GEO - SUB)
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Disability in the News
Poster
(Sociology)
Madlyn M. Jennings
Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor
(P-14-1, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Concealed Carry, Firearms, and Higher Education: History of Gun Rights and Control with an Emphasis on Campus Carry

Poster
(Sociology, History)
Thomas B. Stoll
Dr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor
(P-14-2, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Implicit Racial and Gender Biases on Academic Achievement

Poster
(Sociology)
David H. Phan
Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor
(P-14-3, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Efficient and Scalable Categorical Prediction using Neural Networks

Special Request
(Computer Science, Mathematics)
Callie E. Warren* and Andrew D. Stratmann
Dr. Robert Matthews, Faculty Mentor
(P-15-, , GEO - SUB)
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