Program-At-A-Glance
Complementary refreshments and conference program books are available in the Baldwin Hall and McClain Lobbies at 8:00 am. Registration is not required for session attendance and the entire campus community is invited and encouraged to attend.
Presiding: Dr. Jon Beck
8:30
103 - 1 MEGAN N. NEVEAU* and KELSEY LIEBERMANDr. Jon Beck, Faculty Mentor The Effect of Tribal Conflict on Human Genetic Markers
The Effect of Tribal Conflict on Human Genetic Markers
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9:15
103 - 4 ARIEL T. ROGERSDr. Yong Wang (University of Arkansas) and Dr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentors Single-Cell Investigation of the Effects of DC Electric Current on Bacteria
Single-Cell Investigation of the Effects of DC Electric Current on Bacteria
9:30
103 - 5 KELSEY LIEBERMANDr. Jon Beck, Dr. Sanmay Das (Washington University in St. Louis), and Dr. Chien-Ju Ho (Washington University in St. Louis), Faculty Mentors Quality and Fairness of Online Matching Algorithms for Kidney Exchange
Quality and Fairness of Online Matching Algorithms for Kidney Exchange
Presiding: Dr. Carolina Sempertegui
108 - 1 ALYSSA R. SOLES*, WESLEY A. FITZSIMMONS, HIEU H. NGUYEN, and BROOKE L. DIEHLDr. Brett A Berke, Faculty Mentor Interactions Between Neuronal Activity and SOD1 Mutations in the Fruit Fly, Drosophila melanogaster
Interactions Between Neuronal Activity and SOD1 Mutations in the Fruit Fly, Drosophila melanogaster
8:45
108 - 2 BRODY J. AUBRY♦Dr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentor Genetic Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation and Oxygen on Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cultures: A Study of the AAC1, AAC2, and AAC3 Genes
Genetic Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation and Oxygen on Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cultures: A Study of the AAC1, AAC2, and AAC3 Genes
108 - 4 ALYSSA A. TIPLERDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Investigating the Molecular Mechanism of DBF Enzymes from Sulfolobus Solfataricus Archaebacteria as a Molecular Chaperone
Investigating the Molecular Mechanism of DBF Enzymes from Sulfolobus Solfataricus Archaebacteria as a Molecular Chaperone
Complimentary refreshment breaks will be held in the main lobbies of Baldwin Hall and McClain Hall.
Presiding: Dr. Carolyn Cox
10:15
201 - 1 KATHRYN E. BOHANNANDr. Stephanie Maiden and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors How Age and Generic Counterparts Contribute to the Therapeutic Effectiveness of Epilepsy Medications and Quality of Life of Patients
How Age and Generic Counterparts Contribute to the Therapeutic Effectiveness of Epilepsy Medications and Quality of Life of Patients
Presiding: Dr. Joanna Hubbard
208 - 1 MARY K. RENKEMEYER*, SAMUEL J. LEONE, HALEY L. STUCKMEYER, LAUREN N. GALBRAITH, JOSIE L. EMERY, and JASON BALTZDr. Brett A Berke, Faculty Mentor A Role for the Numb Protein in Drosophila Locomotion
A Role for the Numb Protein in Drosophila Locomotion
10:30
208 - 2 MARÍA E. DEGANO♦Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor The Influence of Landscape on Genetic Divergence of the Praire Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi) in Missouri.
The Influence of Landscape on Genetic Divergence of the Praire Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi) in Missouri.
10:45
208 - 3 CALVIN H. SCHAEFERDr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor Movements, Home Range and Habitat use of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in Northern Missouri
Movements, Home Range and Habitat use of Timber Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) in Northern Missouri
11:00
208 - 4 PATRICK MORANVILLE♦Dr. Joey Hubbard, Faculty Mentor The Combined Influence of Male and Female Phenotype on Offspring Fitness in the North American Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica erythrogaster
The Combined Influence of Male and Female Phenotype on Offspring Fitness in the North American Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica erythrogaster
11:15
208 - 5 GRACE L. STECKDr. Stephanie Fore, Faculty Mentor Cohort Determination of Field Caught Adult Dermacentor variabilis Using Hemoglobin Concentration
Cohort Determination of Field Caught Adult Dermacentor variabilis Using Hemoglobin Concentration
Presiding: Dr. Bill Miller
211 - 2 ALEXANDRA M. MARKODr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Investigation of Gamma Crystallin Aggregation
Investigation of Gamma Crystallin Aggregation
211 - 4 ZACHARY D. SMITHDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor APOBEC3B: A Promising Drug Target to Reduce Cancer Mutation Rates
APOBEC3B: A Promising Drug Target to Reduce Cancer Mutation Rates
11:30
211 - 6 CLARA E. WOLFDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Investigation of Stilbenoids as Aggregation Inhibitors of Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer's Disease
Computational Investigation of Stilbenoids as Aggregation Inhibitors of Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer's Disease
Complimentary refreshment break will be held in the main lobby of Baldwin Hall.
Opportunities and Challenges in Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
Dr. Stacia Dreyer Assistant Research Professor School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University
Presiding: Dr. Janice Clark
2:00
301 - 3 JOSIE L. EMERYDr. Brett A Berke and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors The Changes in Personality, Sensation, and Mood in Survivors Recovering From Brain Damage
The Changes in Personality, Sensation, and Mood in Survivors Recovering From Brain Damage
Presiding: Dr. Michael Seipel
1:30
308 - 1 JORDAN N. GOINSDr. Michael Seipel, Faculty Mentor Food Waste at Truman State University
Food Waste at Truman State University
Presiding: Dr. Cassidy Dobson
1:45
311 - 2 ADDISON M. LEABODr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Aggregation of Gamma Crystallin Proteins Over Time
Aggregation of Gamma Crystallin Proteins Over Time
P-7 - 6
HANNAH N. URBANDr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor Confirmation that Rhythmical Skeletal Muscle Tension (RSMT) Can Increase Heart Rate Variability
Confirmation that Rhythmical Skeletal Muscle Tension (RSMT) Can Increase Heart Rate Variability
P-8 - 1
CHRISTIAN R. CASTELLANOS* and ILENNAH FANEGADr. Daniela Ostrowski and Dr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU), Faculty Mentors Respiratory Responses of an Alzheimer’s Disease Model (APP/PS1 Mice) to Chemoreflex Stimulation
Respiratory Responses of an Alzheimer’s Disease Model (APP/PS1 Mice) to Chemoreflex Stimulation
P-8 - 2
MAYA NOLIN-CLARK* and CHUMA HUMPHREYDr. Timothy Walston and Dr. Tim Ostrowski, Faculty Mentors Morphology of the nucleus tractus solitarii in the STZ-induced Alzheimer’s disease model
Morphology of the nucleus tractus solitarii in the STZ-induced Alzheimer’s disease model
P-8 - 3
MAHIMA THAPA*, JACK W. HOOKER, ILENNAH FANEGA, and CHRISTIAN R. CASTELLANOSDr. Daniela Ostrowski and Dr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU), Faculty Mentors Does the rodent estrous cycle affect long-term memory performance?
Does the rodent estrous cycle affect long-term memory performance?
P-8 - 4
MASON J. WILCOX* and MARISSA B. BANKSDr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentor Insulin Signaling in Brain Areas Important for Breathing and its Link to Alzheimer Disease
Insulin Signaling in Brain Areas Important for Breathing and its Link to Alzheimer Disease
P-8 - 5
MEGAN E. MENSINGERDr. George L. Shinn, Faculty Mentor Kinematics of the Flying Carp
Kinematics of the Flying Carp
P-8 - 6
JARED T. KOLOKDr. Stephanie Fore and Dr. Hyun-Joo Kim, Faculty Mentors Physiological Age Determination of Lone Star Tick Nymphs in Missouri
Physiological Age Determination of Lone Star Tick Nymphs in Missouri
P-8 - 7
ZACHARY T. BURTONDr. Stephanie Fore, Faculty Mentor Where Are All the Nymphal Dermacentor variabilis?
Where Are All the Nymphal Dermacentor variabilis?
P-8 - 8
MICHAEL J. GRASINGDr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentor Tick Abundance and Seasonality in Two Locations in Central Missouri
Tick Abundance and Seasonality in Two Locations in Central Missouri
P-8 - 9
JACOB R. HIGGINSONDr. Diane Janick-Buckner, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Vascular Tissue Structure in the Primary Seedling Roots of Three Zea mays Inbred Lines
Analysis of Vascular Tissue Structure in the Primary Seedling Roots of Three Zea mays Inbred Lines
P-8 - 10
MEGAN D. RINGLING* and ADAM F. WEINMANNDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Investigation of the function of DHP-1 and TBCE-1 in embryonic development of Caenorhabditis elegans
Investigation of the function of DHP-1 and TBCE-1 in embryonic development of Caenorhabditis elegans
P-8 - 11
HARPER E. EUWER* and ANNA E. GERSTDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Involvement of Microtubules in the Epidermal Morphogenesis of Caenorhabditis elegans
Involvement of Microtubules in the Epidermal Morphogenesis of Caenorhabditis elegans
P-8 - 12
MANSI TRIVEDI* and MATTHEW BERROISDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Swarming Motility and Biofilm Characterization of the yisR Mutant of Bacillus subtilis
Swarming Motility and Biofilm Characterization of the yisR Mutant of Bacillus subtilis
P-8 - 13
SARAH M. CONNOLLY* and NATALIE A. SCHODLDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor YisR Regulates Growth and Sporulation in Bacillus subtilis
YisR Regulates Growth and Sporulation in Bacillus subtilis
P-8 - 14
EMMA FAMOUS* and ALISA KINGDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Influence of yozG Expression on Phenotypes of Bacillus subtilis
Influence of yozG Expression on Phenotypes of Bacillus subtilis
P-8 - 15
JEN AMSTUTZ*, JACK A. CARNDUFF, and BENJAMIN FRYDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Effect of Pesticides on Biofilm Formation and Motility of B. subtilis in vitro
Effect of Pesticides on Biofilm Formation and Motility of B. subtilis in vitro
P-8 - 16
LAURA E. PERRYDr. Michelle Ammerman (Kettering University), Dr. Steve Nartker (Kettering University), Dr. Matthew O'Toole (Kettering University), and Ms. Anne Bergey, Faculty Mentors Characterization of Biogas Production via Anaerobic Co-Digestion Using Dry Beans Phaseolus vulgaris
Characterization of Biogas Production via Anaerobic Co-Digestion Using Dry Beans Phaseolus vulgaris
P-8 - 17
ALLISON Y. KUFTA* and KATHERINE ANDREWSMr. Clayton Dillavou and Dr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentors Examination of Cellulase Gene Expression in Various Fungal Species for the Improvement of Biofuel Production
Examination of Cellulase Gene Expression in Various Fungal Species
for the Improvement of Biofuel Production
P-8 - 18
CALEB M. STULLDr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentor Bioinformatic Analysis of the Rpb4 Gene Structure in Plants and Animals.
Bioinformatic Analysis of the Rpb4 Gene Structure in Plants and Animals.
P-9 - 1
LUCY M. GAVLICKDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Aggregation of Gamma S Crystallin
Aggregation of Gamma S Crystallin
P-9 - 2
RYAN P. POLAND* and MARY C. BUTLERDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Expression and Purification of DBF Based on Optical Density
Expression and Purification of DBF Based on Optical Density
P-10 - 1
MICHAEL M. GILL*, ELSA PALUMBO, and PAYTON M. SULLIVANDr. Vayujeet Gokhale and Dr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentors Experimental Modeling of Biotic Energy Transport on Tidally Locked Planets
Experimental Modeling of Biotic Energy Transport on Tidally Locked Planets
A conference-wide reception will be held in the Student Union Building from 3:00-4:30 pm. 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.
