Program-At-A-Glance
Presiding: Dr. Hena Ahmad
8:00
101 - 1 ALAN J. SMITHDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor "The Sign's the Thing": Entertainment-as-Drug in Wallace's Infinite Jest
"The Sign's the Thing": Entertainment-as-Drug in Wallace's Infinite Jest
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8:15
101 - 2 ABIGAIL E. DORSEYDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Allen Ginsberg’s “Kaddish”: Defying and Embracing Death in the Twentieth Century
Allen Ginsberg’s “Kaddish”: Defying and Embracing Death in the Twentieth Century
8:30
101 - 3 HALEY L. WOOD Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor A feminist approach to Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea
A feminist approach to Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea
8:45
101 - 4 KATELYN N. HAWKINSDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Purpose and Critique of "Anonymity" in Go Ask Alice
The Purpose and Critique of "Anonymity" in Go Ask Alice
9:00
101 - 5 ROWEN L. CONRYDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Sex, Drugs, and Even More Drugs: John Jasper’s Dreams and Desires in The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Sex, Drugs, and Even More Drugs: John Jasper’s Dreams and Desires in The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Presiding: Dr. Barbara Price
102 - 1 CALLYN N. BURGESS♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Wendy Miner, Faculty Mentors The Digital Fishbowl: Incorporating a Digital Backchannel into the Fisbowl Discussion
The Digital Fishbowl: Incorporating a Digital Backchannel into the Fisbowl Discussion
102 - 2 ERICA D. RAINES♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentor Engaging High School Writers Through Creating Podcasts
Engaging High School Writers Through Creating Podcasts
102 - 3 JULIANNE L. DWORAK♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Teaching Grammar: Altering Student Attitudes Through Contextual Learning
Teaching Grammar: Altering Student Attitudes Through Contextual Learning
102 - 4 GERI D. FARRELL♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Dr. Rebecca Dierking, and Dr. Sarah Mohler, Faculty Mentors The Influence of Multicultural Literature in the English Classroom
The Influence of Multicultural Literature in the English Classroom
102 - 5 JANAE E. FRITZE♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Dr. Rebecca Dierking, and Dr. Joseph Benevento, Faculty Mentors Visual Literacy in the High School English Classroom
Visual Literacy in the High School English Classroom
Presiding: Dr. Bill Miller
103 - 1 GENE R. CLINEDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Investigation of Product Dissociation Mechanism for DNA Polymerase I of B. stearothermophilus
Investigation of Product Dissociation Mechanism for DNA Polymerase I of B. stearothermophilus
103 - 2 ANDREW V. YEAGERDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Investigation of Mismatch Base Pairing in DNA Polymerase I
103 - 3 EMILY M. LEDDINDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Analysis of the Dynamics and Inhibition of APOBEC3B
103 - 4 PETER K. WINDSORDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Drug Discovery for Zika Virus NS2B-NS3 Protease
Computational Drug Discovery for Zika Virus NS2B-NS3 Protease
103 - 5 MEGAN E. KILIANDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Analysis of NS2B-NS3 Zika Protease Inhibition
Computational Analysis of NS2B-NS3 Zika Protease Inhibition
Presiding: Michelle Boyd, ATC
104 - 1 WILLIAM B. WRIGHT*, BRENDAN L. BOYLE, and NATHAN T. KOMARMs. Michelle Boyd and Dr. Jay M. Bauman, Faculty Mentors Effect of Visual Training in College Baseball Players
Effect of Visual Training in College Baseball Players
104 - 2 CAITLYN C. HARTER*, PAIGE A. CLAWSON, and ALISON A. CREWDr. Brandy Schneider, Faculty Mentor The Effectiveness of Cupping on Acute Low Back And Shoulder Pain and Muscle Soreness
The Effectiveness of Cupping on Acute Low Back And Shoulder Pain and Muscle Soreness
Presiding: Dr. Brett Berke
105 - 1 ERIN C. DARR*, VICTORIA BORCHARDT, ISAIAH OAKES, and MILES THIESDr. Brett A Berke, Faculty Mentor Identifying Mechanisms Involved in Neuronal Hyperactivity in Drosophila
Identifying Mechanisms Involved in Neuronal Hyperactivity in Drosophila
105 - 2 JOSIE L. EMERYDr. Brett A Berke, Faculty Mentor Traumatic Brain Injury: Mechanisms and Current Research
Traumatic Brain Injury: Mechanisms and Current Research
105 - 3 TIFFANY OU*, SMRUTHI V. CHINTAKUNTA, L. SOFIA GONZALEZ, LINH H. LE, and KRISTIN L. SCHLUETERDr. Brett A Berke, Faculty Mentor The Role of Postsynaptic Phosphorylation in Synaptic Plasticity at the Drosophila Neuromuscular Junction
The Role of Postsynaptic Phosphorylation in Synaptic Plasticity at the Drosophila Neuromuscular Junction
105 - 4 KENDRA N. MUSMAKERProf. Marisa Otegui (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors Defining a Signaling Module for Vascular Development in Arabadopsis thaliana
Defining a Signaling Module for Vascular Development in Arabadopsis thaliana
105 - 5 KALEB PATANIADr. Stephanie Fore, Faculty Mentor Long-Term Pattern of Botfly Prevalence on Peromyscus leucopus in Adair County, Missouri
Long-Term Pattern of Botfly Prevalence on Peromyscus leucopus in Adair County, Missouri
Presiding: Dr. Alan Davis
106 - 1 AUSTIN L. TINSLEYDr. Michael V. Barnes, Faculty Mentor Behavioral Traits and Other Factors That Doom Fraud Schemes
Behavioral Traits and Other Factors That Doom Fraud Schemes
106 - 2 NINH N. NGUYENDr. Alan B. Davis and Prof. Cathy Poyner, Faculty Mentors Incentives to attract foreign investors in Vietnam
Incentives to attract foreign investors in Vietnam
106 - 3 TRINH T. LEDr. Stacey Kaden, Faculty Mentor Form 990 the Filing Exemption for Certain Nonprofits
Form 990 the Filing Exemption for Certain Nonprofits
106 - 4 ANDREW S. RIEKDr. Kathy Otero, Faculty Mentor Lean Accounting Environments: Problems with Current Performance Measures
Lean Accounting Environments:
Problems with Current Performance Measures
106 - 5 NICHOLAS TERRERIProf. Cathy Poyner and Dr. Trevor Shonhiwa, Faculty Mentors The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Presiding: Dr. Amy Norgard
107 - 1 CLARISSA A. GOEBELDr. Bridget Thomas and Dr. Amy Norgard, Faculty Mentors Ovid's Handbook for Girls: Roman Beauty Standards in Ovid's Medicamina Faciei Femineae
Ovid's Handbook for Girls: Roman Beauty Standards in Ovid's Medicamina Faciei Femineae
107 - 2 EMILY S. NICHOLSONDr. Amy Norgard, Faculty Mentor Classicizing Gothic Romance: A Latin Translation of Jane Eyre and its Pedagogical Application
Classicizing Gothic Romance: A Latin Translation of Jane Eyre and its Pedagogical Application
107 - 3 JORDAN NOLANDProf. Alex Tetlak and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors Power Dynamics in Aesop's Fables
Power Dynamics in Aesop's Fables
107 - 4 ZARA D. CALLAHANDr. Clifton Kreps and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors From Half-Lines to Full Lines in Vergil’s Aeneid
From Half-Lines to Full Lines in Vergil’s Aeneid
107 - 5 ADAM H. SCHMITZDr. Amy Norgard, Faculty Mentor Dicebant Mihi: Edgar Allan Poe in Latin
Dicebant Mihi: Edgar Allan Poe in Latin
Presiding: Dr. Jerry Hirsch
108 - 1 KAYLA J. CLAYDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Unequal Childhoods: A Look at Race and Class within Family Dynamics
Unequal Childhoods: A Look at Race and Class within Family Dynamics
108 - 2 WAYMON D. WHITEDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor African American of Mass incarceration: The New Jim Crow
African American of Mass incarceration: The New Jim Crow
108 - 3 ISAIAH J. WINKELMANN Dr. Mark Appold, Faculty Mentor The Multifaceted Cause of Islamic Extremism
The Multifaceted Cause of Islamic Extremism
108 - 4 PAIGE M. CLINEDr. Stephanie L. Russell, Faculty Mentor Cultural Interpretations and Comparisons of the Works of Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo
Cultural Interpretations and Comparisons of the Works of Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo
108 - 5 BEN J. WALLISDr. Torbjörn Wandel , Faculty Mentor On (Not) Skipping Class: Brenner and Economic Development
On (Not) Skipping Class: Brenner and Economic Development
Presiding: Dr. David Gillette
109 - 1 ADRIAN LOPEZDr. Xiaofen Chen, Faculty Mentor Development and Relative Purchasing Power Parity: A Dyadic Analysis
109 - 2 ELIAS J. GARCIADr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor Engineering Crises: the Role of Uncertainty, Ignorance, and Complexity in the Financial Crisis of 2007-2008
Engineering Crises: the Role of Uncertainty, Ignorance, and Complexity in the Financial Crisis of 2007-2008
109 - 3 BENJAMIN P. WINGO*, RAMY HAWATMEH, MICHAEL NIMMER, and AN NGUYENProf. Charles Boughton and Dr. Katherine Jackson, Faculty Mentors Understanding the Structure and Effectiveness of Student Managed Investment Funds
Understanding the Structure and Effectiveness of Student Managed Investment Funds
109 - 4 SHANE LEGATZKI*, ANNALI CLER, and ANTHONY HILLProf. Charles Boughton , Faculty Mentor CFA Research Challenge Presentation
CFA Research Challenge Presentation
109 - 5 SHANE LEGATZKI* and DAVID NEWELLProf. Charles Boughton , Faculty Mentor DST Research Paper
DST Research Paper
9:30
201 - 1 STEPHANIE M. MCDONALDDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Sexism and Women Scientists
Sexism and Women Scientists
9:45
201 - 2 REESE BENNETTDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Anita Sarkesian, Misrepresenting Videogame Sexism: A Critical look at a flawed argument
Anita Sarkesian, Misrepresenting Videogame Sexism: A Critical look at a flawed argument
10:00
201 - 3 DANIELLE A. KRAUCKDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Gender and Identity: The Classification That Defines Your Being
Gender and Identity: The Classification That Defines Your Being
10:15
201 - 4 CAROLINE G. RUPRECHTDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Stay-at-Home Mom: Understanding the Gap between Working Mothers and Working Fathers
Stay-at-Home Mom: Understanding the Gap between Working Mothers and Working Fathers
10:30
201 - 5 ABBIE K. SCHULTZDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor His or Hers? Reviewing Gender Roles and Social Norms
His or Hers? Reviewing Gender Roles and Social Norms
Presiding: Dr. Summer Pennell
202 - 1 MICHELLE HADLER♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Examining Voice: A Study of How Various Writing Contexts Affect Student Writing Voice
Examining Voice: A Study of How Various Writing Contexts Affect Student Writing Voice
202 - 2 JACOB R. HURST♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Building upon Reading Strategies through Retrospective Miscue Analysis
Building upon Reading Strategies through Retrospective Miscue Analysis
202 - 3 LAUREN K. RAGSDALE♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Using YAL to Increase the Literacy of High School Students
Using YAL to Increase the Literacy of High School Students
202 - 4 MEGAN GOEBEL♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking and Dr. Summer Pennell, Faculty Mentors Audience and Writing Focus: Picture Books as Mentor Texts in the Secondary Classroom
Audience and Writing Focus: Picture Books as Mentor Texts in the Secondary Classroom
202 - 5 JESSICA M. WILKE♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor Discovering the Self: Increasing Students’ Confidence Through a Memoir Genre Study
Discovering the Self: Increasing Students’ Confidence Through a Memoir Genre Study
203 - 1 JOHN D. BICKEL* and BRANDEN W. LAWSONDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Understanding the Interactions of the Ribosome with the Anti-Cancer Drug Cisplatin
Understanding the Interactions of the Ribosome with the Anti-Cancer Drug Cisplatin
203 - 2 SILAS D. WOODDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Support of an Indirect Binding Mechanism for Transducer-Like Protein 1
Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Support of an Indirect Binding Mechanism for Transducer-Like Protein 1
203 - 3 ARI VERADr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Simulations of Asphaltenes in the Solvent Heptane
Computational Simulations of Asphaltenes in the Solvent Heptane
203 - 4 DOMINIC S. MATTOCKDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational analysis of Amyloid Beta aggregation inhibitors in combating Alzheimer's Disease.
Computational analysis of Amyloid Beta aggregation inhibitors in combating Alzheimer's Disease.
203 - 5 STEPHEN P. PLASSMEYERDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Investigation of Amyloid Beta Aggregation Inhibitors in Alzheimer's Disease
Computational Investigation of Amyloid Beta Aggregation Inhibitors in Alzheimer's Disease
Presiding: Dr. Michael Goggin
204 - 1 MORGAN L. GRANDONDr. James D. Batteas (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Barbara K. Kramer, Faculty Mentors Covalent Immobilization of Graphene on Patterned SAMs for Investigation of Frictional Properties
Covalent Immobilization of Graphene on Patterned SAMs for Investigation of Frictional Properties
204 - 2 EMILY M. LEDDINDr. James McCormick, Faculty Mentor Do You Believe in the Power of Entropy?
Do You Believe in the Power of Entropy?
204 - 3 NICHOLAS KRONLAGEProf. Taner Edis, Faculty Mentor Entropy and the Boltzmann Brain Paradox
Entropy and the Boltzmann Brain Paradox
204 - 4 MITCHELL B. GEGG*, KASEY HANCOCK, DEVON RUSSEL, and WADE MCCORMICKDr. Michael Goggin, Faculty Mentor Power Loss of Light from Diffractiong Gratings
Power Loss of Light from Diffractiong Gratings
Presiding: Dr. Michael Seipel
205 - 1 KATHERINE E. ANDREWS* and HANNAH L. CONNERDr. Peter Goldman, Faculty Mentor Avian Communities in the Chiricahua Mountains
Avian Communities in the Chiricahua Mountains
205 - 2 ASHLEY R. HENRYDr. Elisabeth A. Hooper and Dr. Amy Litt (University of California, Riverside), Faculty Mentors Role of the FUL1 Gene in Desert Tobacco Dry Fruit Development
Role of the FUL1 Gene in Desert Tobacco Dry Fruit Development
205 - 3 BRIA BERRYDr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentor Comparison of Biological and Chemical Control Agents’ Efficacy on Eliminating Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Comparison of Biological and Chemical Control Agents’ Efficacy on Eliminating Pseudomonas aeruginosa
205 - 4 LEVI S. PERRY*, DANIEL B. MCCURRY, RILEY DAUFENBACH, SHYANNE KOEHLER, and STEPHANIE DEARWESTERDr. Michael Seipel, Faculty Mentor Efficacy of Watercress as a Biofilter in Aquaponic Systems
Efficacy of Watercress as a Biofilter in Aquaponic Systems
205 - 5 MORGAN K. POISSON* and GREGORY N. TRENDEDr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor The Recovery and Reassembly of a 39 Day Old Equus caballus Skeleton.
The Recovery and Reassembly of a 39 Day Old Equus caballus Skeleton.
Presiding: Dr. Vayujeet Gokhale
206 - 1 ALEXANDER A. KARTJEDr. Ian Lindevald, Faculty Mentor Audio Processing and the Synthesizer
Audio Processing and the Synthesizer
206 - 2 ORION GUANDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Measuring the Spin Hall Effect and Applying Strain
Measuring the Spin Hall Effect and Applying Strain
206 - 3 KASEY HANCOCKDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Optimizing Excitation Polarization to Probe Fusion Pore Dynamics Using TIRF Microscopy
Optimizing Excitation Polarization to Probe Fusion Pore Dynamics Using TIRF Microscopy
206 - 4 KAYCI K. PARCELLSDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Multi-sensor Aggregation App for Wearable Devices
Multi-sensor Aggregation App for Wearable Devices
206 - 5 STEVEN M. PANKEY* and KATELYNN L. CONNELLYDr. Vayujeet Gokhale and Prof. David Caples (MACC), Faculty Mentors DSLR Photometry and Light Pollution
DSLR Photometry and Light Pollution
Presiding: Dr. Monica Barron
207 - 1 RILEY C. BRADSHAWDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor Women in Politics: The Iron Women vs. The Gendered Provocateurs
Women in Politics: The Iron Women vs. The Gendered Provocateurs
207 - 2 BRIGHID C. HEFFERNANDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Defunding and Destroying: the Truth of Health Care in the United States
Defunding and Destroying: the Truth of Health Care in the United States
207 - 3 LEILANI (IAN) S. PRATTDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Transcending Feminism: Queering the Equality Movement
Transcending Feminism: Queering the Equality Movement
207 - 4 SARA J. WIMMERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Creating a Perfect Society: Comparing Patriarchies and Matriarchies
Creating a Perfect Society: Comparing Patriarchies and Matriarchies
207 - 5 THERESA HOWEDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Ecofeminism and Why it Matters
Ecofeminism and Why it Matters
Presiding: Dr. Julia Edgar
208 - 1 BRANDALL C. BONDDr. Janet Gooch, Faculty Mentor The Cognitive Symptomology of Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Pilot Study
208 - 2 ERYNN P. SKOGLUND* and CASSIDY M. MAINDr. Amy Teten, Faculty Mentor Speech Characteristics of College Aged Students
208 - 3 KIRSTEN L. KOVACK*, EMILY J. HATHHORN, GRETA J. ROETTGEN, and LEAH M. WOLLMERINGDr. Ilene Elminger and Dr. Janet Gooch, Faculty Mentors The Effect of Education and Interactions with Children on Students’ Perceived Comfort of Selecting Age-Appropriate Books
The Effect of Education and Interactions with Children on Students’ Perceived Comfort of Selecting Age-Appropriate Books
208 - 4 SARAH M. OSTERMILLER* and LEAH C. BELLDr. Janet Gooch and Dr. Ilene Elminger, Faculty Mentors Comparison of Guardian and Teacher Report With EHS Screening Results
Comparison of Guardian and Teacher Report With EHS Screening Results
208 - 5 ABIGAIL M. WILSON* and JOSIE GREENEMAYDr. Ilene Elminger, Faculty Mentor Different Perception of Disability in Public and Private Education Sectors
Different Perception of Disability in Public and Private Education Sectors
Presiding: Dr. John Quinn
209 - 1 KIDEN PITIADr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Looking at Undocumented Immigrants Through the Lens of Science Fiction Film District 9
Looking at Undocumented Immigrants Through the Lens of Science Fiction Film District 9
209 - 2 RACHAEL E. PALMERDr. Randy Hagerty, Faculty Mentor A Political Science Model-Based Approach to the African Elephant Conservation Act of 1988
A Political Science Model-Based Approach to the African Elephant Conservation Act of 1988
209 - 3 JORDAN A. YOUNGDr. John Quinn, Faculty Mentor The Political Outcomes of Income Inequality and Financial Accumulation
The Political Outcomes of Income Inequality and Financial Accumulation
209 - 4 JARED C. HEERNDr. Candy Young, Faculty Mentor Net Metering and Other Solar Energy Incentives: A Multivariate Synthesis of a Disparate Literature
Net Metering and Other Solar Energy Incentives: A Multivariate Synthesis of a Disparate Literature
Presiding: Dr. Dereck Daschke
210 - 1 SAMANTHA M. BARNHARTDr. David Murphy, Faculty Mentor The Weber Thesis and South Korea
The Weber Thesis and South Korea
210 - 2 JOSHUA M. HUNSAKERDr. David Murphy, Faculty Mentor Theism, Atheism and Objective Morality
Theism, Atheism and Objective Morality
210 - 3 DEVIN R. GANTDr. Dereck Daschke, Faculty Mentor Christian Until Proven Jewish: Challenging the Judeo-Christian Identity
Christian Until Proven Jewish: Challenging the Judeo-Christian Identity
210 - 4 MEREDITH D. HESSLINGDr. Dereck Daschke, Faculty Mentor The Rational Choice Theory and the Phenomenon of Religious Choice
The Rational Choice Theory and the Phenomenon of Religious Choice
210 - 5 TIA A. SARKARDr. Dereck Daschke and Dr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentors From Progress to Populism: How Film Shifts Moral Perceptions in the Popular Conscious
From Progress to Populism: How Film Shifts Moral Perceptions in the Popular Conscious
Presiding: Dr. Anton Daughters
211 - 1 PARKER V. WILLISDr. Anton Daughters and Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentors Liberal Arts College Students Perceptions of Police
Liberal Arts College Students Perceptions of Police
211 - 2 MEGAN J. DUX Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor To Unfriend or Not to Unfriend: Exploring Students' Reasons Behind Maintaining and Unfriending Facbook Friends
To Unfriend or Not to Unfriend: Exploring Students' Reasons Behind Maintaining and Unfriending Facbook Friends
211 - 3 MEGAN R. HYNEKDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor To Hookup or Not to Hookup: That is the Question
To Hookup or Not to Hookup: That is the Question
211 - 4 ANDREA J. MARTINDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Walking Alone at Night in Kirksville: Assessing Students' Perceived Level of Safety
Walking Alone at Night in Kirksville: Assessing Students' Perceived Level of Safety
211 - 5 ASHLEY E. ROBINSONDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor A Study Looking at the Relationship between Exercise and Happiness Among College Students
A Study Looking at the Relationship between Exercise and Happiness Among College Students
Presiding: Mr. Charles Boughton
212 - 1 SHANE LEGATZKI, GABE SANDER*, and ZACH WENIGProf. Charles Boughton , Faculty Mentor BSIF Equity Research
BSIF Equity Research
212 - 2 SHANE LEGATZKI, GIUSEPPE CEDILLO*, and QUAN TRANProf. Charles Boughton , Faculty Mentor BSIF Equity Research 2
BSIF Equity Research 2
212 - 3 SHANE LEGATZKI, LUCUS BUSCH*, and AUSTIN KOSTERProf. Charles Boughton , Faculty Mentor BSIF Equity Research 3
BSIF Equity Research 3
212 - 4 SHANE LEGATZKI, DAVID NEWELL*, and BENJAMIN P. WINGOProf. Charles Boughton , Faculty Mentor BSIF Portfolio Management
BSIF Portfolio Management
Presiding: Dr. Jay Bulen
213 - 1 OSCAR E. ESQUEDA♦Dr. Jay Bulen, Faculty Mentor Angelo Mariani and his Influence as the First Modern Conductor in Italy
Angelo Mariani and his Influence as the First Modern Conductor in Italy
213 - 2 BETH I. KEENE♦Dr. Jay Bulen, Faculty Mentor A Constructivist Approach to Learning Textual Interpretation and Its Impact on High School Choral Performance
A Constructivist Approach to Learning Textual Interpretation and Its Impact on High School Choral Performance
213 - 3 KATHERINE M. FELDKAMPDr. Julia DeLancey, Dr. Heidi Cook, Dr. Sara Orel, and Dr. Sally West, Faculty Mentors The Representation of Gender in Public Spaces in the Art of Jean-Léon Gérôme
The Representation of Gender in Public Spaces in the Art of Jean-Léon Gérôme
213 - 4 SAMANTHA D. POHLMANDr. Julia DeLancey, Dr. Sara Orel, Dr. Heidi Cook, and Prof. Masahiro Hara, Faculty Mentors Examining the Playable Character in Okami: Amaterasu as an Onnagata
Examining the Playable Character in Okami: Amaterasu as an Onnagata
213 - 5 EMMA SHOUSEDr. Sara Orel, Dr. Julia DeLancey, and Dr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentors Qajar Academicism and the Perception of Women
Qajar Academicism and the Perception of Women
Presiding: Dr. Marc Rice
214 - 1 JOSHUA E. WARREN♦Dr. Mark Jennings, Faculty Mentor Methods in Improving Pitch-Matching and Pitch-Discrimination Ability in an Uncertain Singer
Methods in Improving Pitch-Matching and Pitch-Discrimination Ability in an Uncertain Singer
214 - 2 TAYLOR L. JOKERST♦Dr. David McKamie, Faculty Mentor The Effect of Gender on Popular Narratives of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms’ Relationship
The Effect of Gender on Popular Narratives of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms’ Relationship
214 - 3 SARAH FEE♦Dr. Wendy Miner and Dr. Jocelyn S. Prendergast , Faculty Mentors The Affect of Movement and Music Literacy on Phrasing, Dynamics and Diction with Fourth Graders
The Affect of Movement and Music Literacy on Phrasing, Dynamics and Diction with Fourth Graders
214 - 4 JENNIFER M. RUBIN♦Dr. Curran Prendergast, Faculty Mentor A Comparison of Original Wind Band Works with their Corresponding Adaptations
A Comparison of Original Wind Band Works with their Corresponding Adaptations
214 - 5 CLAIRE A. BRIGGSDr. Marc Rice, Faculty Mentor YouTube: Shifting Power in the Music Industry
YouTube: Shifting Power in the Music Industry
Dr. Julio F. Turrens, Associate Dean, College of Allied Health Professions, University of South Alabama
1:00
301 - 1 CAMERON P. CLOGSTON♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Shooting a Dog: Imperialist Pressure and Masculinity in George Orwell's Burmese Literature
Shooting a Dog: Imperialist Pressure and Masculinity in George Orwell's Burmese Literature
1:15
301 - 2 MIA P. POHLMAN♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Mary Turner and Mental Illness in Doris Lessing's The Grass is Singing
Mary Turner and Mental Illness in Doris Lessing's The Grass is Singing
1:30
301 - 3 KATIE LUCARZ♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Memory and History in Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children
Memory and History in Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children
1:45
301 - 4 LYDIA A. WHITACRE♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Nyasha and Ifeoma: Hybrid Liminals Subverting the Binary Hegemonic Systems of Patriarchy and Colonialism in Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus
Nyasha and Ifeoma: Hybrid Liminals Subverting the Binary Hegemonic Systems of Patriarchy and Colonialism in Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus
2:00
301 - 5 ROWEN L. CONRYDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor One or The Other: Latent and Blatant Uses of Mimicry in Coetzee’s Foe
One or The Other: Latent and Blatant Uses of Mimicry in Coetzee’s Foe
Presiding: Dr. Rebecca Dierking
302 - 1 KATIE J. BAILEY♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Barbara Price, Faculty Mentors Alternative Literature's Effect on Student Understanding of Canonical Texts
Alternative Literature's Effect on Student Understanding of Canonical Texts
302 - 2 OLIVIA A. HOBBS♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Faculty Mentor The Portfolio Process: The Impact Portfolio Creation and Revision Has on Students' Self-Concepts as Writers
The Portfolio Process: The Impact Portfolio Creation and Revision Has on Students' Self-Concepts as Writers
Presiding: Dr. Barbara Kramer
303 - 1 KYLE J. ANGLEDr. Amy Fuller and Dr. Tim Humphry, Faculty Mentors Making and Breaking Global Coolants: Analysis of Structure and Hydrolysis of Sulfate Esters
303 - 2 CELESTE E. BECKMAN* and DEREK W. LEONGDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Where's the Aldehiding?
303 - 3 EMILY M. CHURCHILLDr. Amy Fuller and Dr. Tim Humphry, Faculty Mentors Synthesis of 1,3,4-trihydroxy-2-methylbutan-2-yl sulfate
Synthesis of 1,3,4-trihydroxy-2-methylbutan-2-yl sulfate
303 - 4 ERIC D. NORFLEET* and PATRICK T. SULLIVANDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Synthesis of 3-Methylbutan-2,3-diol
Synthesis of 3-Methylbutan-2,3-diol
303 - 5 ANDREA R. HAMILLTON*, LUCY M. GAVLICK, and DORIAN S. SNEDDONDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Synthesis of Allyl Sulfates with Multiple Cations
Synthesis of Allyl Sulfates with Multiple Cations
Presiding: Dr. Bob Mielke
304 - 1 LAURA L. HEDRICKDr. Bob Mielke, Faculty Mentor Depictions of Breast Cancer and Female Struggle in Frances Burney’s “A Mastectomy”
Depictions of Breast Cancer and Female Struggle in Frances Burney’s “A Mastectomy”
304 - 2 ALAN J. SMITHDr. Bob Mielke, Faculty Mentor Greene's Theology of Liberation in The Comedians
Greene's Theology of Liberation in The Comedians
304 - 3 KATRINA A. BURGESS♦Dr. James D'Agostino and Prof. Edward Rogers, Faculty Mentors Jaggering Shadows
Jaggering Shadows
304 - 4 ALAYNA M. MUELLERDr. James D'Agostino, Faculty Mentor Casablankout
Casablankout
Presiding: Dr. Sana Camara
305 - 1 NICHOLAS G. VELLIOSDr. Sana Camara and Dr. Betty McLane-Iles, Faculty Mentors Traduction de La Maison des Epices
Traduction de La Maison des Epices
305 - 2 LUCAS J. DERRYDr. Sana Camara, Faculty Mentor Guy de Maupassant et le fantastique
Guy de Maupassant et le fantastique
305 - 3 JULIE K. HEWITTDr. Sana Camara, Faculty Mentor A Translation of Fatou Diome's La mendiante et l'écolière
A Translation of Fatou Diome's La mendiante et l'écolière
305 - 4 MICHAELA C. HYLENDr. Audrey Viguier, Faculty Mentor Une Enquête sur les Effets Sociologiques des Années Postcoloniales en France
Une Enquête sur les Effets Sociologiques des Années Postcoloniales en France
305 - 5 DARTH TAKAMIYADr. Audrey Viguier, Faculty Mentor Les Reines de France
Les Reines de France
306 - 1 NICOLE A. FIOREDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Gaian regulation on tidally-locked planets orbiting M-type stars
Gaian regulation on tidally-locked planets orbiting M-type stars
306 - 2 NATHAN T. SCOTTDr. Vayujeet Gokhale and Dr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentors Ozone as a Marker for Exoplanet Habitability
Ozone as a Marker for Exoplanet Habitability
306 - 3 GAGE C. HAHSDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Time Evolution of the O'Connell Effect in Kepler Binary Star Systems
Time Evolution of the O'Connell Effect in Kepler Binary Star Systems
306 - 4 ERIC D. HILKER* and JORDAN N. GOINSDr. Vayujeet Gokhale and Prof. David Caples (MACC), Faculty Mentors Measuring Light Pollution Using Light Sensors
Measuring Light Pollution Using Light Sensors
306 - 5 CHARLYN E. ORTMANNDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor The O’Connell Effect in the Eclipsing Binary KID11560447
The O’Connell Effect in the Eclipsing Binary KID11560447
Presiding: Dr. Marilyn Yaquinto
307 - 1 AN NGUYENDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor A Look at Mental Health Evaluation from Different Perspectives
A Look at Mental Health Evaluation from Different Perspectives
307 - 2 RILEY C. BRADSHAWDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor Social Motherhood: Political Agency Rooted In 'Feminine Virtue'
Social Motherhood: Political Agency Rooted In 'Feminine Virtue'
307 - 3 REBECCA ELDERDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor Cultivating an Environmentally-Conscious Campus through the Office of Sustainability
Cultivating an Environmentally-Conscious Campus through the Office of Sustainability
307 - 4 SEBASTIÁN G. MALDONADO-VÉLEZDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor Don Juan with a Thousand Faces: A Comparative Study of the Don Juan Myth
Don Juan with a Thousand Faces: A Comparative Study of the Don Juan Myth
307 - 5 KAITLYN L. MEYERDr. Michael Seipel and Dr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentors Conscious Eating Workshops: Providing an Alternative to the Current Food System
Conscious Eating Workshops: Providing an Alternative to the Current Food System
Presiding: Dr. Jay Self
308 - 1 ROSE K. HATTING* and LORRIN T. MCBEEDr. Ilene Elminger, Faculty Mentor How Does Training Impact Knowledge, Comfort, and Perceived Value of Volunteer Experience When Working with Families Experiencing Poverty?
How Does Training Impact Knowledge, Comfort, and Perceived Value of Volunteer Experience When Working with Families Experiencing Poverty?
308 - 2 HIEN T. NGUYENDr. Michelle Kleine and Prof. Don Krause, Faculty Mentors Democratic Party’s Reaction To 2016 and How It Can Rebuild itself Through Proper Crisis Management
Democratic Party’s Reaction To 2016 and How It Can Rebuild itself Through Proper Crisis Management
308 - 3 KELLY M. DOBBS*, RAMEY D. HOEHN, and REBECCA K. MACMILLANDr. Amanda Medlock-Klyukovski, Faculty Mentor Political Ideology and the Consumption and Perceived Credibility of News Outlets
Political Ideology and the Consumption and Perceived Credibility of News Outlets
308 - 4 MACKENZIE G. SMITHDr. Jay Self, Faculty Mentor A Generic Criticism of Truman State University's Vision Statement
A Generic Criticism of Truman State University's Vision Statement
308 - 5 ISAAC A. CARMICHAELDr. Mark Smith, Faculty Mentor “On the other side, I see…” Applying Intertextuality to David Lynch’s Inland Empire
“On the other side, I see…”
Applying Intertextuality to David Lynch’s Inland Empire
Presiding: Dr. Mary Shapiro
309 - 1 MADELINE A. MORANDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Identity and Revolution: How Culture and Individual Identity Change LGBTQ Protests
Identity and Revolution: How Culture and Individual Identity Change LGBTQ Protests
309 - 2 SYDNEY J. HAWKINSProf. Shirley McKamie, Faculty Mentor Overtone Throat Singing and the Preservation of Tuva's Cultural Identity
Overtone Throat Singing and the Preservation of Tuva's Cultural Identity
Presiding: Dr. William Ashcraft
310 - 1 JOELLE AXTONDr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentor Semantic Incommensurability After Donald Davidson
Semantic Incommensurability After Donald Davidson
310 - 2 NICHOLAS A. BARABOLAKDr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Knowledge, Belief, Justification, and Truth Between Williamson and Zagzebski
Analysis of Knowledge, Belief, Justification, and Truth Between Williamson and Zagzebski
310 - 3 AMANDA M. HELLWEGEDr. William Ashcraft, Faculty Mentor The Sermon on the Mount: A Point of Harmony and Divide in the Abrahamic Religions
The Sermon on the Mount: A Point of Harmony and Divide in the Abrahamic Religions
310 - 4 ROBERT C. SMITHDr. William Ashcraft, Faculty Mentor A War Within Islam
A War Within Islam
310 - 5 LUKE MATTHEWSDr. Mark Appold, Faculty Mentor Combatant Inequality: A Jus ad Bellum Response
Combatant Inequality: A Jus ad Bellum Response
Presiding: Dr. Cory Anderson
311 - 1 MELISSA S. JANNEYDr. Cory Anderson, Faculty Mentor Role Conflict and Dress in Kenyan Amish Converts
Role Conflict and Dress in Kenyan Amish Converts
311 - 2 TAYLOR M. MCLEODDr. Cory Anderson, Faculty Mentor The Impact of a Name: A Study of Amish Deviance
The Impact of a Name: A Study of Amish Deviance
311 - 3 THOMAS R. LAMPEDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Satisfaction of Senior Married Couples Living in Care Facilities
Satisfaction of Senior Married Couples Living in Care Facilities
311 - 4 ALEXANDER T. PONCHEDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Religious Tolerance Observed and Expressed by Liberal Arts College Students
Religious Tolerance Observed and Expressed by Liberal Arts College Students
311 - 5 TRISTA J. SULLIVANDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Truman State University Students and Civic Duty: A Study on Political Participation and Higher Education
Truman State University Students and Civic Duty: A Study on Political Participation and Higher Education
Presiding: Dr. Ruthie Dare Halma
312 - 1 SETH REIMERDr. Ruthie Halma, Faculty Mentor Using Machine Learning to Predict Uber Ride Volume in New York City
Using Machine Learning to Predict Uber Ride Volume in New York City
312 - 2 MONICA SINGH* and PAULIE MASSEYDr. Ruthie Halma, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict March Madness Results
Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict March Madness Results
312 - 3 NOLAN A. WALSH* and JOE E. PRATTDr. Ruthie Halma, Faculty Mentor Detecting Lung Cancer in CT Scans using Machine Learning
Detecting Lung Cancer in CT Scans using Machine Learning
312 - 4 RONIT DASDr. John Seiffertt, Faculty Mentor Design and Implementation of a Hybrid AES-SHA 3 Crypto Processor on a Field Programmable Gate Array
Design and Implementation of a Hybrid AES-SHA 3 Crypto Processor on a Field Programmable Gate Array
312 - 5 JAMES F. SORSENDr. John Seiffertt, Faculty Mentor Using A Genetic Algorithm To Create Poetry
Using A Genetic Algorithm To Create Poetry
2:30
401 - 1 KATRINA A. BURGESS♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor From Oppression to Madness: A Postcolonial Examination of Jean Rhys’ Wide Sargasso Seas
From Oppression to Madness:
A Postcolonial Examination of Jean Rhys’ Wide Sargasso Seas
2:45
401 - 2 CONNOR P. MAGUIRE♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Visions of Home: Variations on Nostalgia in Sam Selvon and Agha Shahid Ali
Visions of Home: Variations on Nostalgia in Sam Selvon and Agha Shahid Ali
3:00
401 - 3 SARAH L. CHABOT♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Cause of Her Madness: Why Mr. Rochester is the Reason for Antoinette Rochester’s Insanity in Wide Sargasso Sea and Jane Eyre
The Cause of Her Madness: Why Mr. Rochester is the Reason for Antoinette Rochester’s Insanity in Wide Sargasso Sea and Jane Eyre
Presiding: Dr. Peter Kelly
402 - 1 JOSH M. THOMASDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Gender Inequality in Education by the Statistics
The Gender Inequality in Education by the Statistics
402 - 2 ADRIAN K. WHEELERDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Compulsory Education Laws in the United States: The Undemocratic Method of Developing a Well Educated Populous
Compulsory Education Laws in the United States:
The Undemocratic Method of Developing a Well Educated Populous
402 - 3 SHELBY L. KANE♦Dr. Donna Rhinesmith and Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentors Accuracy of "Plickers" as a Self-Reflection Tool
Accuracy of "Plickers" as a Self-Reflection Tool
Presiding: Dr. James D'Agostino
403 - 1 JESSE R. DINKINSDr. David Partenheimer, Faculty Mentor Traditions of Nihilism in German Picaresque Works
Traditions of Nihilism in German Picaresque Works
403 - 2 SARAH LARSONDr. David Partenheimer, Faculty Mentor Why Trust the Picaro?
Why Trust the Picaro?
403 - 3 AUSTIN L. STUARTDr. David Partenheimer, Faculty Mentor Computer Generated Poetry
Computer Generated Poetry
3:15
403 - 4 SEBASTIÁN G. MALDONADO-VÉLEZDr. James D'Agostino, Faculty Mentor Chupa Mi Cabra: A Creative Study of Queer Identity through Surrealist Poetry
Chupa Mi Cabra: A Creative Study of Queer Identity through Surrealist Poetry
Presiding: Dr. Timothy Farley
404 - 1 KRISTEN WOMBLEDr. Timothy Farley, Faculty Mentor Un Papillon Dans La Cité: A Translation by Kristen Womble
Un Papillon Dans La Cité: A Translation by Kristen Womble
404 - 2 MARISA A. GEARINProf. Faith Beane, Faculty Mentor A Translation of Anne Portugal's la formule flirt
Presiding: Dr. Franta Majs
405 - 1 SARAH L. LARARADr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor One Drink for Man, One Drink for Environmental Inequality and Lead Poisoning
One Drink for Man, One Drink for Environmental Inequality and Lead Poisoning
405 - 2 TOMMY J. FIESERDr. Franta Majs, Faculty Mentor TruHut: a Natural Building Project
TruHut: a Natural Building Project
405 - 3 EMILY C. WREN* and ASHLEY K. HERDMANDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Light Pollution Outreach in Kirksville
Light Pollution Outreach in Kirksville
405 - 4 MATTHEW P. MATHENEYDr. Kevin Easley, Faculty Mentor The Geometry of Minkowski Spacetime
The Geometry of Minkowski Spacetime
406 - 1 SAMANTHA D. POHLMANDr. Maralyn Yaquinto, Dr. Heidi Cook, and Prof. Masahiro Hara, Faculty Mentors Japan, the Atomic Bomb, and Popular Culture: Tracing Changing Attitudes
Japan, the Atomic Bomb, and Popular Culture:
Tracing Changing Attitudes
406 - 2 MARY E. DI VALERIODr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Dr. Lloyd Pflueger, and Prof. Sandra Rempe, Faculty Mentors "The Peace Program" - A Social Justice Community Activism Project
"The Peace Program" - A Social Justice Community Activism Project
406 - 3 JOSH M. ELLERMANNDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor A Review of the Mechanisms for Compliance in Multilateral Environmental Treaties: Suggestions for Future Agreements
A Review of the Mechanisms for Compliance in Multilateral Environmental Treaties: Suggestions for Future Agreements
Presiding: Dr. Mark Smith
407 - 1 COLTON G. BARBERDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor Mobile Technology, Social Networking, and Habermas' Ideal of a Public Sphere
Mobile Technology, Social Networking, and Habermas' Ideal of a Public Sphere
407 - 2 SARAH K. HICKSDr. Marilyn Yaquinto, Faculty Mentor A Climate Change Documentary or Horror Movie? A Textual Analysis of Documentary Music and its Influence on the Audience’s Perspective of Global Warming
A Climate Change Documentary or Horror Movie? A Textual Analysis of Documentary Music and its Influence on the Audience’s Perspective of Global Warming
407 - 3 AMY M. JEREBDr. Mark Smith, Faculty Mentor How to Get Away with Feminism
How to Get Away with Feminism
407 - 4 KAYLEY N. HAGLDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Disability and Inequality: Transforming Attitude
Disability and Inequality: Transforming Attitude
Presiding: Dr. Roberta Donahue
408 - 1 ELIZABETH M. BARRECADr. Janice Clark and Dr. Jennifer R. Hurst, Faculty Mentors A Snapshot of Mental Wellness
A Snapshot of Mental Wellness
408 - 2 JOSEPH C. BANEZ* and SAM K. WHITEDr. Carol Cox and Ms. Susan Lambert, Faculty Mentors Public health and nursing students: How do we perceive each other’s professional roles?
Public health and nursing students: How do we perceive each other’s professional roles?
408 - 3 WYATT J. BECKMANDr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentor Food Gendering in Health Magazine Advertisements: A Document Analysis
Food Gendering in Health Magazine Advertisements: A Document Analysis
408 - 4 LEAH N. WRIGHT * and SYDNEY E. GOSIK Dr. Roberta Donahue and Ms. Amanda Starks , Faculty Mentors The Relationship of Sorority Membership and Self-Reported Mental Health Status at Truman State University
The Relationship of Sorority Membership and Self-Reported Mental Health Status at Truman State University
Presiding: Dr. Chad Mohler
409 - 1 CALEB H. REWDr. Stephen Pollard, Faculty Mentor Charles Sanders Peirce & A Dialectic Defense of Speculative Philosophy
Charles Sanders Peirce & A Dialectic Defense of Speculative Philosophy
Presiding: Dr. Paul Shapiro
410 - 1 CAITLIN S. DONAHUE-GLEESONDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Gender Discrimination: A Personal Perspective
Gender Discrimination: A Personal Perspective
410 - 2 ZARA J. SHOUNEDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Hijab is Not Oppression
Hijab is Not Oppression
Presiding: Dr. Amber Johnson
411 - 1 ANDREW N. SPRINGMANNDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Methadone: A Public Good or a Public Burden?
Methadone: A Public Good or a Public Burden?
411 - 2 LESLIE C. HICKMANDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor Archaeology in Maine: Harriman Point
Archaeology in Maine: Harriman Point
411 - 3 KYMBERLY R. MAINEDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor Un-Sherlocking the Appeal of a Detective and His Boswell: A Series of Deductions on Evolving Cultural Values
Un-Sherlocking the Appeal of a Detective and His Boswell:
A Series of Deductions on Evolving Cultural Values
411 - 4 ALLISON M. KELLYDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor The Power of Words
The Power of Words
P-1 -
SCOTT P. SCHWENDDr. Isaac Ison, Faculty Mentor Accounting for Goodwill: The Differences Between Private and Public Firms
Accounting for Goodwill: The Differences Between Private and Public Firms
P-2 -
RACHEL L. SMITHDr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor Effect of Weight Load on Stride Characteristics of Horses as Measured at the Trot.
Effect of Weight Load on Stride Characteristics of Horses as Measured at the Trot.
ALEXIS J. KELSEYDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor Effects of Dietary Probiotics on Cattle Growth Performance and Stress Behavior
Effects of Dietary Probiotics on Cattle Growth Performance and Stress Behavior
NICHOLAS R. GORDONDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor Effects of nutrient supplementation on pig sickness behavior when infected with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus
Effects of nutrient supplementation on pig sickness behavior when infected with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus
MARTHA E. PEACOCKDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor Evaluation of inner ear temperature as an alternative measure of stress in dogs
Evaluation of inner ear temperature as an alternative measure of stress in dogs
P-3 - 1
KAYLEIGH J. MRASEKDr. Amber Johnson and Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentors Effect of Task Compatibility with Childcare for Explaining Patterns on Cross-Cultural Sexual Division of Labor
Effect of Task Compatibility with Childcare for Explaining Patterns on Cross-Cultural Sexual Division of Labor
P-3 - 2
LUKE A. EDWARDSDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor Photography as an Anthropological Tool: An Analysis of National Geographic Photographs
Photography as an Anthropological Tool: An Analysis of National Geographic Photographs
P-4 -
SYDNEY N. RUFFINDr. Heather Cianciola and Dr. John Quinn, Faculty Mentors Reading Images: Using Linguistic Analysis of Comics to Improve Literacy
Reading Images: Using Linguistic Analysis of Comics to Improve Literacy
P-5 -
PRISCILLA PARISADr. Dana Smith, Faculty Mentor The Publicity Art of Hamlet
The Publicity Art of Hamlet
P-6 -
MEAGAN E. NOWLANDr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor Kavalactone Isolation from Piper methysticum using Chromatography
KELSEY R. WILSONDr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentor Rational Design of Canine MSTN: A Gene Related to Athletic Performance
Rational Design of Canine MSTN: A Gene Related to Athletic Performance
JESSICA L. KOTTMEIERDr. 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
AMANDA M. DARBY*, SONAM A. WANGYAL, YU-SHIUAN HSU, and ANGELA K. JENNINGSDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Searching for microtubule regulators in the developing epidermis in Caenorhabditis elegans
Searching for microtubule regulators in the developing epidermis in Caenorhabditis elegans
SONAM A. WANGYAL* and JAIN BUSHRADr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Effects of deletion of the ptl-1 gene in the developing epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans.
Effects of deletion of the ptl-1 gene in the developing epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans.
ALEXIS C. HOUSERDr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentor What Factors Influence Nerve Regeneration?
What Factors Influence Nerve Regeneration?
JESSICA L. KOTTMEIERDr. Ashley Ramsey, Faculty Mentor Using RNAseq Data to Explore the Biological Networks of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Using RNAseq Data to Explore the Biological Networks of Autism Spectrum Disorder
ALYSSA K. JOHNSONDr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor Bug Behavior: Feeding and Grooming Behavior in the Assassin Bug Sinea spinipes
Bug Behavior: Feeding and Grooming Behavior in the Assassin Bug Sinea spinipes
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
BRODY J. AUBRYDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Surveying Cutaneous Bacteria of Frog Populations in Adair County, Missouri
Surveying Cutaneous Bacteria of Frog Populations in Adair County, Missouri
RACHEL J. PRINSDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Analyzing the structure of microtubules in mutant Caenorhabditis elegans epidermis
Analyzing the structure of microtubules in mutant Caenorhabditis elegans epidermis
DAKOTA A. HALLDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Determining the Role of tbcd-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans Embryonic Development
Determining the Role of tbcd-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans Embryonic Development
RACHAEL N. NEWTONDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Pesticide Application and Motility of Soil Bacteria Bacillus subtilis
Pesticide Application and Motility of Soil Bacteria Bacillus subtilis
ERIN I. HAYESDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Characterization of yozG Gene in Bacillus subtilis
Characterization of yozG Gene in Bacillus subtilis
P-7 -
MARIA KONDRASHOVADr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Investigation of Affinity at Binding Site Between Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) and Herceptin
KATHRYN L. HUMPHRIESDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Characterization of Asphaltene Nano-aggregation using Molecular Dynamics
LYDIA J. DAVISDr. Timothy Walston, Faculty Mentor Isolation and Elucidation of a Small Sollasin from the Sponge Pachastrellidae: Inhibitor of RAGE
Isolation and Elucidation of a Small Sollasin from the Sponge Pachastrellidae: Inhibitor of RAGE
HAO T. MAI* and LAUREN G. BEASLEYDr. Kenneth Carter, Faculty Mentor A Quantitative Evaluation of Aggregation of Heteroatomic Asphaltenes
A Quantitative Evaluation of Aggregation of Heteroatomic Asphaltenes
P-8 -
BRANDALL C. BONDDr. Janet Gooch, Faculty Mentor An Examination of the Prevalence of Diagnostic Testing Modifications to Assess Communication Disorders in African-Americans
ABIGAIL M. WILSON* and LORRIN T. MCBEEDr. Julia D. Edgar and Dr. Lisa Goran, Faculty Mentors Student Teachers’ Voices: Does Vocal Health Education and Exercises Help?
Student Teachers’ Voices: Does Vocal Health Education and Exercises Help?
ABIGAIL OHLMS* and JANESSA RICHARDSONDr. Amy Teten, Faculty Mentor Vocal Cord Dysfunction Among Collegiate Swimmers
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Among Collegiate Swimmers
LAURA M. WOODS* and CORRINE E. REEVESDr. Ilene Elminger, Faculty Mentor Public Perceptions of Noise Levels
Public Perceptions of Noise Levels
RANDI A. SLAUGHTER*, JORDAN R. TIPTON, and GRACE A. MILFORDDr. Ilene Elminger, Faculty Mentor Factors Influencing Career Choice in Communication Disorders Majors
Factors Influencing Career Choice in Communication Disorders Majors
SIENNA PACE* and GEORGIA GETTYSDr. Amy Teten and Dr. Julia D. Edgar, Faculty Mentors SNF Nurses’ Knowledge of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy
SNF Nurses’ Knowledge of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy
P-9 -
MARISSA E. GRESS*, HANNAH M. OBERDIEK, and TAYLOR M. BURLISDr. Jerry Mayhew (NA) and Mr. Timothy Schwegler, Faculty Mentors Measurement of Neuromotor Fatigue from Stopwatch Reaction Time and Vertical Jump in Collegiate Track and Field Athletes
Measurement of Neuromotor Fatigue from Stopwatch Reaction Time and Vertical Jump in Collegiate Track and Field Athletes
ANDREW T. STILLDr. Jerry Mayhew (NA), Faculty Mentor Effect of Two Forms of Potentiation on Anaerobic Power Performance in Wrestlers
Effect of Two Forms of Potentiation on Anaerobic Power Performance in Wrestlers
RAFAEL LOPEZ* and NATALIE GUDEHUSDr. Jerry Mayhew (NA), Faculty Mentor Relationship of Push-Ups to Bench Press Repetitions at Equivalent Weight in Athletes and Non-Athletes
Relationship of Push-Ups to Bench Press Repetitions at Equivalent Weight in Athletes and Non-Athletes
ELIZABETH R. REVELLE* and CHRISTINA RUDOLPHDr. Jerry Mayhew (NA), Faculty Mentor Sports Nutrition Knowledge of Student Athletes
Sports Nutrition Knowledge of Student Athletes
ASHTON D. AUSTINProf. Liz Jorn, Prof. Jana Arabas, Ms. Amanda Starks , and Dr. Jerry Mayhew (NA), Faculty Mentors Differences between perceived body size and fatness and actual body size and fatness in college men and women
Differences between perceived body size and fatness and actual body size and fatness in college men and women
OLIVIA SIMPSON*, LAUREN E. HOUK, ABIGAIL MEYER , and TARYN K. SOHALDr. Jerry Mayhew (NA), Faculty Mentor Relationship of lean mass, fat mass, and bone mineral content to body mass of Truman State University varsity football players
Relationship of lean mass, fat mass, and bone mineral content to body mass of Truman State University varsity football players
P-10 -
MACKENZIE G. JONESDr. Janice Clark and Ms. Sheila Garlock, Faculty Mentors The effectiveness of an introduction to sign language course on pre-professional health students' deaf awareness in a health care setting
JEFFREY L. STANDIFER* and ISABELLE F. WOOLLETTDr. Roberta Donahue and Dr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentors Dangers of Distraction
SUSAN M. CAMAN* and FAITH L. HOFFMANDr. Alicia Wodika, Faculty Mentor Exploring HPV and the HPV Vaccine: Perceptions, Behaviors, and Potential Barriers to Vaccination
TARYN K. SOHAL*, LAUREN E. HOUK, SUSAN M. CAMAN, OLIVIA SIMPSON, and ELIZABETH M. BARRECAMs. Evonne C. Bird and Dr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentors Truly Well: Exploring How Professors Contribute to Students' Overall Wellness
JORY W. KNERNSCHIELD*, EVAN MILNER, and JOHN MICKADr. Janice Clark and Dr. Jerry Mayhew (NA), Faculty Mentors Screens vs. Paper
Screens vs. Paper
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JONAS L. CHANG* and KODEY M. SPRINGATEDr. Thomas Zoumaras, Faculty Mentor The Territory of McDonald: Secession in Twentieth Century Missouri
The Territory of McDonald: Secession in Twentieth Century Missouri
P-13 -
EMILY SEARLDr. Yuna Ferguson, Faculty Mentor Nature, Personality, and Positive Affect
Nature, Personality, and Positive Affect
NICHOLAS W. GRAVETTDr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor Breathing Effort May Not Reduce Heart Rate Variability When Respiration Rate Is Controlled.
Breathing Effort May Not Reduce Heart Rate Variability When Respiration Rate Is Controlled.
NICHOLAS W. GRAVETTDr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor A 1:2 Inhalation-To-Exhalation Ratio Does Not Increase Heart Rate Variability During 6-BPM Breathing
A 1:2 Inhalation-To-Exhalation Ratio Does Not Increase Heart Rate Variability During 6-BPM Breathing
ANTHONY D. ROGERS*, BAILEY HOLM, EMILY E. KINKADE, VICTORIA SPAIN , and NALA TURNERDr. Jeffrey R. Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Natural Language Analysis of Locus of Control
Natural Language Analysis of Locus of Control
NICHOLAS W. GRAVETTDr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor Ultra-Short-Term (UST) HRV Measurements Can Achieve Strong Concurrent Validity
Ultra-Short-Term (UST) HRV Measurements Can Achieve Strong Concurrent Validity
CRYSTAL K. TRACY* and BRENDAN M. CIRILLODr. Terry Palmer, Faculty Mentor Color Perception Changes Based on a 3D Interpretation of a 2D Stimulus
Color Perception Changes Based on a 3D Interpretation of a 2D Stimulus
KRISTIN L. SCHLUETER* and LAUREN E. WRIGHTDr. Ashley Ramsey, Faculty Mentor The Effects of Framing on Perceived Validity Across Demographics
The Effects of Framing on Perceived Validity Across Demographics
EMILY E. KINKADE*, BAILEY HOLM, ANTHONY D. ROGERS, VICTORIA SPAIN , and NALA TURNERDr. Jeffrey R. Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Personal Agency and Interpersonal Communion Themes in Depression-Related Writing Samples
Personal Agency and Interpersonal Communion Themes in Depression-Related Writing Samples
WADE SUTTER*, MEREDITH M. WEKESSER, THERESA HOWE, and PAUL WITTLICHDr. Terry Palmer, Faculty Mentor A Videogame Procedure for Creating Stimuli of Genuine Facial Expressions
A Videogame Procedure for Creating Stimuli of Genuine Facial Expressions
MEREDITH M. WEKESSER*, ALISA M. RIPPEE, and DAVID J. GAMBINODr. Ashley Ramsey, Faculty Mentor The Relationship Between Sport Environment and Personality
The Relationship Between Sport Environment and Personality
REX W. MICHITSCH* and CALEB J. SCARBOROUGHProf. Sal Costa, Faculty Mentor Degree in which News Articles are Read In-Full
Degree in which News Articles are Read In-Full
P-14 - 1
MADLYN M. JENNINGSDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Disability in the News
P-14 - 2
THOMAS B. STOLLDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Concealed Carry, Firearms, and Higher Education: History of Gun Rights and Control with an Emphasis on Campus Carry
Concealed Carry, Firearms, and Higher Education: History of Gun Rights and Control with an Emphasis on Campus Carry
P-14 - 3
DAVID H. PHANDr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentor Implicit Racial and Gender Biases on Academic Achievement
Implicit Racial and Gender Biases on Academic Achievement
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CALLIE E. WARREN* and ANDREW D. STRATMANNDr. Robert Matthews, Faculty Mentor Efficient and Scalable Categorical Prediction using Neural Networks
Efficient and Scalable Categorical Prediction using Neural Networks
Presiding:
3:30
PA-1 - 1 ALYSSA AUBUCHON*, KATY PLOGHER, CLAIRE CLAUSON, and JEAN GOMEZ♦Dr. Brian X. Kubin, Faculty Mentor A Historical Look at Second Movement of the Haydn Emporer Quartet
A Historical Look at Second Movement of the Haydn Emporer Quartet
3:45
PA-1 - 2 MATTHEW JUDD* and SEBASTIAN QUESADA♦Dr. Marc Rice, Faculty Mentor Horn in Metal Music
Horn in Metal Music
4:00
PA-1 - 3 CARTER A. DATZ*♦ and TRAIX A. HEIDENDr. Jeffrey Seppala, Faculty Mentor Refracting Avalon: A One-Act Chamber Opera
Refracting Avalon: A One-Act Chamber Opera
4:15
PA-1 - 4 TRAIX A. HEIDEN* and CARTER A. DATZ♦Dr. Jeffrey Seppala, Faculty Mentor Refracting Avalon: A One-Act Chamber Opera
4:30
PA-1 - 5 NICHOLAS L. GRAGGDr. Jay Bulen, Faculty Mentor The Development of Extended Techniques in Western Art Music
The Development of Extended Techniques in Western Art Music
