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. Amy Teten
8:30
101 - 1 LAUREN THIERRY* and MADISON ROZYCKIDr. Amy Teten, Faculty Mentor Clinical Process Commentary (CPC) Research on Communication Disorders Graduate Students
Clinical Process Commentary (CPC) Research on Communication Disorders Graduate Students
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8:45
101 - 2 EMMA E. HUELSMs. Kelsey Aurand de Razo, Faculty Mentor The Effects of Utilizing Traditional Phonological Awareness Intervention Approaches with a Spanish-speaking Child.
The Effects of Utilizing Traditional Phonological Awareness Intervention Approaches with a Spanish-speaking Child.
9:00
101 - 3 SHIVA FELFELI* and REBECCA J. HUGHESProf. Rafael Tubongbanua, Faculty Mentor World Health Organization Early Essential Newborn Care: A Retrospective Descriptive Study
World Health Organization Early Essential Newborn Care: A Retrospective Descriptive Study
9:15
101 - 4 HALEY L. BYLINA* and CASSIDY S. MYERSDr. Carol Cox and Prof. Pamela Melvin , Faculty Mentors Current School Health Screening Practices of Missouri School Nurses
Current School Health Screening Practices of Missouri School Nurses
9:30
101 - 5 NATALIE J. MOORE*♦, ASHLEY M. GARLOCK♦, KATE A. STEIGER♦, and ALEXANDRA B. ARABASDr. Brandy Schneider, Prof. Jana Arabas, and Ms. Lisa Archer (A.T. Still University), Faculty Mentors Retention of Life Saving Skills in Health Care Professionals and Students
Retention of Life Saving Skills in Health Care Professionals and Students
9:45
101 - 6 BETHANY C. DANIELS*, KAYLYN A. OLSON, and ALYSSA ZUELKEDr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentor THE USE OF NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS IN VARSITY ATHLETES
THE USE OF NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS IN VARSITY ATHLETES
Presiding: Dr. Amber Johnson
102 - 1 CLAIRE M. BERENDZENDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Social Media Usage and its Effect on Truman Students' Mental Well-Being
Social Media Usage and its Effect on Truman Students' Mental Well-Being
102 - 2 LUCAS T. DOWDALLDr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentor Examination of Title IX Mandatory Reporting Policies and Higher Education
Examination of Title IX Mandatory Reporting Policies and Higher Education
102 - 3 KOBE R. HUTCHESONDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Lyrically American: A Content Analysis of Presidential Campaign Songs
Lyrically American: A Content Analysis of Presidential Campaign Songs
102 - 4 ANTHONY M. SCIMECADr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor Meat-Eating and Human Ancestry
Meat-Eating and Human Ancestry
102 - 5 GRIFFIN C. TURNAGEDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor The Impact of Religiosity on Student Life
The Impact of Religiosity on Student Life
102 - 6 ASHLEY HOFMANNDr. Brian Ott, Faculty Mentor The Impact of Religion on Physical Fitness, Activity and Values
The Impact of Religion on Physical Fitness, Activity and Values
Presiding: Dr. Jon Beck
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
103 - 2 RAMYA C. MOGALLAPU*, JONATHAN P. ROGERS, and LILLIAN H. BRINKDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor The Theory of Modern Piracy: Streaming Services and the DMCA
103 - 3 JARED L. ALLENDr. Jon Beck, Faculty Mentor Implementation of Error Correcting Codes
Implementation of Error Correcting Codes
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
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
103 - 6 MILES H. THIESDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor An Autonomous Robot as a Model for Odor-Based Navigation in Rodents
An Autonomous Robot as a Model for Odor-Based Navigation in Rodents
Presiding: Barb Forsythe
104 - 1 TRINAJOY W. KARANJADr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor African Immigration And Its Effects On Socialization, Racism, and Black Identity
African Immigration And Its Effects On Socialization, Racism, and Black Identity
104 - 2 TAELOR H. FORDDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Dimensions of Oppression on the Black American Woman
The Dimensions of Oppression on the Black American Woman
104 - 3 GEORGIETTE BONNEY-KWOFIEDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Discrimination Between “Old” African Americans and the “New” African Immigrants
Discrimination Between “Old” African Americans and the “New” African Immigrants
104 - 4 DEJA DAVISDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor White Teachers, Black Students
White Teachers, Black Students
104 - 5 KAYLI L. MILLERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor My black is beautiful, right?
My black is beautiful, right?
104 - 6 JASMINE C. JAQUESSDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Angry Black Woman Complex
The Angry Black Woman Complex
Presiding: Katie Holtmeyer
105 - 1 MORGAN P. KEMPDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Drugs and Gender in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper
Drugs and Gender in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper
105 - 2 SATIAH R. DUVALDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Addressing the "Monster" in the Room: The Importance of Discussing Drugs and Other Taboo Topics in the Classroom
Addressing the "Monster" in the Room: The Importance of Discussing Drugs and Other Taboo Topics in the Classroom
105 - 3 DANYELLE N. MORKISZDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Overmedication and Drug Ethics: Analyzing the Use of Soma in Huxley’s Brave New World
Overmedication and Drug Ethics: Analyzing the Use of Soma in Huxley’s Brave New World
105 - 4 DALANEY D. PLOTTDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Addiction, Criminality, and Masculinity within the Gothic Tradition in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Addiction, Criminality, and Masculinity within the Gothic Tradition in Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
105 - 5 ABYGAYLE F. ADAMSDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Liberation of Opium Use in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The Liberation of Opium Use in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
105 - 6 EMILY B. SCHAEFFLERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Looking at Two Memoirs: David and Nic Sheff’s Family and Drug Addiction
Looking at Two Memoirs: David and Nic Sheff’s Family and Drug Addiction
Presiding: Dr. Summer Pennell
107 - 1 GRACE P. BODMAN♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Sarah Mohler, Faculty Mentors Multimodal Literature’s Effect on English Language Arts Students
Multimodal Literature’s Effect on English Language Arts Students
107 - 2 AUTUMN M. LAVEZZI♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Sarah Mohler, Faculty Mentors New Perspectives: Using Multicultural Literature
New Perspectives: Using Multicultural Literature
107 - 3 ROBERT S. PAYNE♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Dr. Barbara Price, and Dr. Adam Davis, Faculty Mentors Pairing Canonical and Non-canonical Texts: Impacts and Implications
Pairing Canonical and Non-canonical Texts: Impacts and Implications
107 - 4 CLAIRE M. MILLER♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Barbara Price, and Dr. Sarah Day, Faculty Mentors Measuring Student Engagement with Nonfiction Texts
Measuring Student Engagement with Nonfiction Texts
107 - 5 MEGAN E. OOSTENDORP♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor The Effect of Interest on Comprehension in Guided Reading
The Effect of Interest on Comprehension in Guided Reading
107 - 6 MARGARET A. STORMES♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Barbara Price, and Dr. Sarah Day, Faculty Mentors Building Community Through Literature Circles
Building Community Through Literature Circles
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
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 - 3 MADISON E. WALKERDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Drug Design and Investigation of Aromatase Inhibitors to Treat Endometriosis
Computational Drug Design and Investigation of Aromatase Inhibitors to Treat Endometriosis
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
108 - 5 DOMINIC S. MATTOCKDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Investigations into Inhibition of the Shigella Type III Secretion System ATPase
Investigations into Inhibition of the Shigella Type III Secretion System ATPase
Presiding: Dr. Sara Orel
109 - 1 DANIE L. KLEINDr. Heidi Cook and Dr. Sara Orel, Faculty Mentors Not Just a Bath Toy: The Reception of the London Mastaba on Instagram
Not Just a Bath Toy: The Reception of the London Mastaba on Instagram
109 - 2 KILEY R. BRANNONDr. Heidi Cook and Dr. Sara Orel, Faculty Mentors Fashioning an Empire: The Portraits of Elizabeth I and Victoria
Fashioning an Empire: The Portraits of Elizabeth I and Victoria
109 - 3 KALVEN D. DUNCANDr. Sara Orel and Dr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentors Haunted Hands: The Automatic Drawings of Hilma af Klint
Haunted Hands: The Automatic Drawings of Hilma af Klint
109 - 4 MARISSA B. BANKSProf. Priya S. Kambli, Faculty Mentor Finding My Way Home
Finding My Way Home
109 - 5 LINNEA A. MOODYProf. Priya S. Kambli, Faculty Mentor Erased: A Photographic Exploration of Human Impact on the Environment
Erased: A Photographic Exploration of Human Impact on the Environment
109 - 6 DANIEL R. DEGENHARDTProf. Priya S. Kambli, Faculty Mentor Beyond the Frame: Experimentation in Photographic Collage
Beyond the Frame: Experimentation in Photographic Collage
Presiding: Dr. Chad Mohler
110 - 1 KIMBERLY R. RAMOSDr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentor "Just Sensational:" Defending Galileo’s Theory of Sense-Related Properties
"Just Sensational:" Defending Galileo’s Theory of Sense-Related Properties
110 - 2 ZACHARY C. WESSELSDr. Ding-hwa Hsieh, Faculty Mentor After the Christian Century: Christianity’s Unpopularity in the Land of the Kami
After the Christian Century: Christianity’s Unpopularity in the Land of the Kami
110 - 3 ABIGAIL G. ATWELLDr. Stephen Pollard, Faculty Mentor Aristotle's Impact on Christian Emotions
Aristotle's Impact on Christian Emotions
110 - 4 MARY KOCHANSKIDr. William Ashcraft, Faculty Mentor The Dogmatic Shift Within the Children of God: New Religious Movements
The Dogmatic Shift Within the Children of God: New Religious Movements
110 - 5 OLIVIA A. STUERTZDr. Dereck Daschke, Faculty Mentor Religiosity and Belief in the Paranormal
Religiosity and Belief in the Paranormal
110 - 6 KEVIN A. FORTNERDr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentor The Evolution of the Cosmological Argument
Presiding: Dr. Anne Moody
111 - 1 MOLLY S. VITTENGL* and DORIAN S. SNEDDONDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Synthesis of Tertiary Isoprene Sulfate
Synthesis of Tertiary Isoprene Sulfate
111 - 2 PATRICK T. SULLIVANDr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentor Lithium-Ion Batteries: Solvating the Problems
Lithium-Ion Batteries: Solvating the Problems
111 - 3 CALEB H. DEWITT* and MOLLY M. HUEBNERDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors Synthesis of Potassium Glycolaldehyde Sulfate
Synthesis of Potassium Glycolaldehyde Sulfate
111 - 4 NICHOLAS S. TERRELDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Simulating Water Transport Using Carbon Nanotubes
Simulating Water Transport Using Carbon Nanotubes
111 - 5 KERSTIN E. PETERSONDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Disulfide Bond Forming Enzyme Expression and Purification
Disulfide Bond Forming Enzyme Expression and Purification
111 - 6 JOHN D. KILIANDr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentors The Synthesis and Characterization of Glycoaldehyde Sulfate
The Synthesis and Characterization of Glycoaldehyde Sulfate
Presiding: Prof. Charles Boughton
112 - 1 BENJAMIN P. WINGO* and DANNY D'NAGYProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor SMIFC Equity Research Report: Apple Inc.
SMIFC Equity Research Report: Apple Inc.
112 - 2 BENJAMIN P. WINGO*, ADAM M. WITTENAUER, KYLE HIDALGO, DALTON GOEWEY, MICHAEL GARRETT, and ETHAN SCHNEIDERProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Consumer Defensive Equity Analysis
BSIF Consumer Defensive Equity Analysis
112 - 3 BENJAMIN P. WINGO* and DRAKE RAFTERYProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Portfolio Management
BSIF Portfolio Management
112 - 4 BENJAMIN P. WINGO*, JOHN KUSMEC, MITCHELL KRONSBEIN, KAITLIN LEPAGE, and TIFFANY M. MIDDLEMASProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Energy Equity Analysis
BSIF Energy Equity Analysis
112 - 5 BENJAMIN P. WINGO* and DRAKE RAFTERYProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Passive Investment Sleeve
BSIF Passive Investment Sleeve
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
10:30
201 - 2 CLAIRE A. ROBINSONDr. Anton Daughters and Dr. Paul Shapiro, Faculty Mentors Health Habits of Upperclass Truman State Students
Health Habits of Upperclass Truman State Students
10:45
201 - 3 NICK P. RINCON*, ANNE RICHARDSON, and BRENNA KENILEYDr. Jennifer R. Hurst, Faculty Mentor Speaking Through Pictures: Showcasing the Lives of College Students with Disabilities
Speaking Through Pictures: Showcasing the Lives of College Students with Disabilities
11:00
201 - 4 ASHLEY B. ROSE* and GRACE M. PEPPLEMs. Michelle Boyd, Faculty Mentor The Effects of the Firefly T-1 Device on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in College Athletes
The Effects of the Firefly T-1 Device on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in College Athletes
Presiding: Dr. Katie Judd
202 - 1 JONATHAN M. VIEKER♦Dr. Yuna L. Ferguson, Faculty Mentor Passion: Do We Find It or Cultivate It? A Study of Two Major Selection Philosophies
Passion: Do We Find It or Cultivate It? A Study of Two Major Selection Philosophies
202 - 2 CRYSTAL TRACY* and EMILY SCHNARRDr. Katie Judd, Faculty Mentor #Resilience: Effects of Social Media Belongingness and Social Connectedness on Resilience
#Resilience: Effects of Social Media Belongingness and Social Connectedness on Resilience
202 - 3 GRANT C. WALLACE* and ALENA C. MARRESEDr. Robert Tigner, Faculty Mentor Picture This! Elaborative Rehearsal May Not Improve Memory For Images
Picture This! Elaborative Rehearsal May Not Improve Memory For Images
202 - 4 ABBY WALKERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Socioeconomic Status and Child Development
Socioeconomic Status and Child Development
11:15
202 - 5 VICTORIA THOMPSON* and ZARA J. SHOUNEDr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentor Health Education on Mental Resilience
Health Education on Mental Resilience
11:30
202 - 6 DONALD RABINProf. Chandrika Collins and Dr. Julianna Moore, Faculty Mentors The Significance of Music in Non-Violence
The Significance of Music in Non-Violence
Presiding: Dr. Scott Alberts
203 - 1 LILLIAN H. BRINK* and SARAH K. FINLEYDr. David Gillette and Dr. Datha Damron-Martinez, Faculty Mentors The Potency of Envy
The Potency of Envy
203 - 2 MELISSA Y. LEEDr. Scott Alberts and Dr. Mary Shapiro, Faculty Mentors Linguistics Survey
Linguistics Survey
203 - 3 COURTNEY R. BAKKENDr. Jeff Lingwall and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors Historical Ties to Education Quality in Oklahoma: An Analysis of Policy Processes and de Facto Discrimination
Historical Ties to Education Quality in Oklahoma: An Analysis of Policy Processes and de Facto Discrimination
203 - 4 KENNEDIE L. SUTTONDr. Victoria Mayer and Dr. Brian Ott, Faculty Mentors Impacts of Governmental Power, and Assistance, Specifically Food Subsidies on Native American Identity and General Health
Impacts of Governmental Power, and Assistance, Specifically Food Subsidies on Native American Identity and General Health
203 - 5 NICHOLAS THIELEDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor Analyzing the Free Agency System of Major League Baseball
Analyzing the Free Agency System of Major League Baseball
203 - 6 TIMOTHY A. LEAFBLADProf. Tony Vazzana, Faculty Mentor Multi-Skein Invariants for Welded and Extended Welded Knots and Links
Multi-Skein Invariants for Welded and Extended Welded Knots and Links
Presiding: Grace Fodor
204 - 1 CONOR ROBISONDr. William Ashcraft, Faculty Mentor "Crowned by His almighty hand with victory..." Views towards warfare in the Eastern Roman Empire
"Crowned by His almighty hand with victory..." Views towards warfare in the Eastern Roman Empire
204 - 2 JOSEPH R. SLAMADr. Clifton Kreps and Dr. Amy Norgard, Faculty Mentors The Suffering Man and House: The Centrality of Human Misery in the Odyssey
The Suffering Man and House: The Centrality of Human Misery in the Odyssey
204 - 3 ROSS B. EDELSTEIN`Dr. Caleb Owen, Faculty Mentor “Contrary to Justice, Humanity, and Policy:” The Slave Trade as an Instrument of British Power, 1803-1820
“Contrary to Justice, Humanity, and Policy:”
The Slave Trade as an Instrument of British Power, 1803-1820
204 - 4 MICHAEL T. WOHLDMANNDr. Audrey Viguier, Faculty Mentor Defenders of Mathematics: Henri Poincaré and Cédric Villani
Defenders of Mathematics: Henri Poincaré and Cédric Villani
204 - 5 MICHAEL W. MOOREDr. James A. Padfield, Faculty Mentor Divisional Squares and Villainous Motives: The Egyptian Campaign of the French Army under Napoleon Bonaparte
Divisional Squares and Villainous Motives: The Egyptian Campaign of the French Army under Napoleon Bonaparte
204 - 6 ADAM H. SCHMITZDr. Clifton Kreps, Faculty Mentor "Honor and Shame: the Struggle for Reputation in Euripides' Bacchae"
"Honor and Shame: the Struggle for Reputation in Euripides' Bacchae"
Presiding: Taylor Jokerst
205 - 1 JULIE H. NORINGRIISDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Psychedelics and Liberation in Aldous Huxley’s Island
Psychedelics and Liberation in Aldous Huxley’s Island
205 - 2 JOEL W. BRUMFIELDDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Cocaine and Personality Transformation in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Cocaine and Personality Transformation in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
205 - 3 RYAN J. SCHULTZDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Spiral Staircase: House of Leaves as Allegory for Drug Addiction
The Spiral Staircase: House of Leaves as Allegory for Drug Addiction
205 - 4 DANIEL P. JENNINGSDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Tell Me the Dreams in Wonderland Smoke
Tell Me the Dreams in Wonderland Smoke
205 - 5 ANNA M. SHUKISDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Patriarchy and Religion in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus
Patriarchy and Religion in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus
Presiding: Sarah Muir
206 - 1 PATRICK M. PARDO♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor From Silence to Voice: Kambili’s Coming-of-Age in Purple Hibiscus
From Silence to Voice: Kambili’s Coming-of-Age in Purple Hibiscus
206 - 2 SIDNEY SHIELDSDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Agha Shahid Ali's Feminist Poems: "Snowmen" and "Story of a Silence"
Agha Shahid Ali's Feminist Poems: "Snowmen" and "Story of a Silence"
206 - 3 DALANEY D. PLOTTDr. Christine Harker, Faculty Mentor The Interconnectedness of the Female Power Domains of Maternity and Language in Margaret Atwood’s “Spelling”
The Interconnectedness of the Female Power Domains of Maternity and Language in Margaret Atwood’s “Spelling”
206 - 4 ZOIE PEARSON♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor A Feminist Analysis of Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions
A Feminist Analysis of Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions
206 - 5 JESSICA TILLERDr. Royce Kallerud, Faculty Mentor Poetic (Im)Personalism in Gary Snyder's Mountains and Rivers Without End
Poetic (Im)Personalism in Gary Snyder's Mountains and Rivers Without End
206 - 6 MAURA C. SHIMMENSDr. Sarah Mohler, Faculty Mentor Cognitive Poetry
Cognitive Poetry
Presiding: Dr. Rebecca Dierking
207 - 1 ELIZABETH A. BERENDZEN♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Barbara Price, and Dr. James D'Agostino, Faculty Mentors Digital Writing for Student Self-Identification
Digital Writing for Student Self-Identification
207 - 2 EMILY N. STOBBE♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Joseph Benevento, Faculty Mentors Drama/Play-Acting Activities in the English Classroom
Drama/Play-Acting Activities in the English Classroom
207 - 3 JASPER JOYCE♦Dr. Rebecca Dierking, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Sarah Mohler, Faculty Mentors “It was like we’re getting all the pieces together for the puzzle:" The Impact of Digital Video Composition on the Student Writing Process
“It was like we’re getting all the pieces together for the puzzle:" The Impact of Digital Video Composition on the Student Writing Process
207 - 4 STEPHANIE N. FOX♦Dr. Summer Pennell, Dr. Barbara Price, and Dr. James D'Agostino, Faculty Mentors Enhancing Student-Teacher Communication with Dialogic Journals
Enhancing Student-Teacher Communication with Dialogic Journals
207 - 5 KARLYNN C. NAYLOR♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor Effects of PALS Reading Program on Reading Fluency
Effects of PALS Reading Program on Reading Fluency
207 - 6 LYDIA A. WHITACRE♦Dr. Barbara Price, Dr. Summer Pennell, and Dr. Priscilla Riggle, Faculty Mentors An Alternative Approach to Composition: the Multimodal Project
An Alternative Approach to Composition: the Multimodal Project
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
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.
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
208 - 4 PATRICK MORANVILLE♦Dr. Joanna 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
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. Jesse Krebs
209 - 1 KELCI R. JOHNSONDr. Jesse D. Krebs, Faculty Mentor The Power of Music: Argentine Protests Under Dictator Jorge Rafael Videla
The Power of Music: Argentine Protests Under Dictator Jorge Rafael Videla
209 - 2 ANNA M. GRAVESDr. Jesse D. Krebs, Faculty Mentor Stravinsky’s Three Pieces and Their Influence on Later Unaccompanied Works for Clarinet
Stravinsky’s Three Pieces and Their Influence on Later Unaccompanied Works for Clarinet
209 - 3 NOAH B. ROGERSDr. Marc Rice, Faculty Mentor Dostoevsky and the Politics of Shostakovich's Final Song Cycle
Dostoevsky and the Politics of Shostakovich's Final Song Cycle
209 - 4 COLIN D. DROWNDr. James Cottingham (Coe College) and Dr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentors The Characteristic Timbre of the Male Barbershop Quartet
The Characteristic Timbre of the Male Barbershop Quartet
209 - 5 MEREDITH J. HARRACHDr. Jesse D. Krebs, Faculty Mentor Women and Gender in the Punk and D.I.Y. Scene
Women and Gender in the Punk and D.I.Y. Scene
Presiding: Dr. Taner Edis
210 - 1 JORDAN N. GOINS*, EMILY C. WREN, and ASHLEY K. HERDMANDr. Vayujeet Gokhale and Dr. David Caples (Moberly Area Community College), Faculty Mentors Light Pollution in Kirksville, MO
Light Pollution in Kirksville, MO
210 - 2 BRENT R. KOOGLER* and JORDAN SHROYERDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Lightcurve Asymmetries in Eclipsing Binary Stars
Analysis of Lightcurve Asymmetries in Eclipsing Binary Stars
210 - 3 TATSUYA AKIBADr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor The O'Connell Effect in Eclipsing Binary Stars
The O'Connell Effect in Eclipsing Binary Stars
210 - 4 FRANCESCO SETTIProf. Taner Edis, Faculty Mentor Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics in Phase-Space
Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics in Phase-Space
210 - 5 KATEY J. THOMPSONProf. Timothy Wiser, Faculty Mentor Parallel Computation: Efficient Physics Simulations with Tensorflow
Parallel Computation: Efficient Physics Simulations with Tensorflow
Presiding: Dr. Bill Miller
211 - 1 ARI VERADr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Determining the Viability of Calpain Inhibitors as Drugs for Alzheimer's Disease
Determining the Viability of Calpain Inhibitors as Drugs for Alzheimer's Disease
211 - 2 ALEXANDRA M. MARKODr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Investigation of Gamma Crystallin Aggregation
Investigation of Gamma Crystallin Aggregation
211 - 3 MATTHEW F. MACAINSHDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Zika Virus NS2B-NS3 Protease: A Computational Drug Design Study
Zika Virus NS2B-NS3 Protease: A Computational Drug Design Study
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
211 - 5 ALLISON B. ESSELMANDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Investigating Isoflavone Derivatives as a Treatment for Endometriosis
Investigating Isoflavone Derivatives as a Treatment for Endometriosis
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
212 - 1 BENJAMIN P. WINGO* and DANNY D'NAGYProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Economics Report
BSIF Economics Report
212 - 2 BENJAMIN P. WINGO*, AUSTIN R. KOSTER, JOSEPH LOMO-MAINOO, RJ LEDDIN, TOM BINDBEUTEL, and THEO PARDEEProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Financials Equity Analysis
BSIF Financials Equity Analysis
212 - 3 BENJAMIN P. WINGO*, DANNY D'NAGY, RACHEL OWINGS, KEATON LEPPANEN, and GIOVANNI GRADELLINIProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor BSIF Basic Materials Equity Analysis
BSIF Basic Materials Equity Analysis
212 - 4 BENJAMIN P. WINGO*, DRAKE RAFTERY, DANIEL ALTER, and HUGO TAMProf. Charles Boughton, Faculty Mentor CFA Research Challenge Presentation
CFA Research Challenge Presentation
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
1:30
301 - 1 GRACE A. FEARDr. Brian Altenhofen, Faculty Mentor Substance Use and Abuse in First-Generation and Continuing-Generation College Students
Substance Use and Abuse in First-Generation and Continuing-Generation College Students
1:45
301 - 2 KATELYN S. CAMPBELL* and EMILY A. HARLDr. Michael Bird and Dr. Ben Seedorf (Northeast Therapy Services), Faculty Mentors The Effect of Camber on Women's Running Kinematics
The Effect of Camber on Women's Running Kinematics
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
2:15
301 - 4 ZARA J. SHOUNE* and TORI THOMPSONDr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentor Health Education on Mental Resilience
2:30
301 - 5 MADISON REESDr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor The Trojan War-Battling Safe Sex at Truman State University
The Trojan War-Battling Safe Sex at Truman State University
Presiding: Derek Franklin
302 - 1 MORGAN L. VAN VLECKDr. Natalie Alexander, Faculty Mentor Deliberative Account of Social Epistemology: Solving Peer Disagreement With Improved Deliberations
Deliberative Account of Social Epistemology: Solving Peer Disagreement With Improved Deliberations
302 - 2 TYLER J. HANSONDr. William Ashcraft, Faculty Mentor The Development of the Stone-Campbell Movement and the Leaders' Response to Doctrinal Differences
The Development of the Stone-Campbell Movement and the Leaders' Response to Doctrinal Differences
302 - 3 KATHLEEN G. DUSSEAULTDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Website Creation on Native Americans from Northeast Missouri: The Dispossession of Lands of the Ioway, Missouria, and Otoe
Website Creation on Native Americans from Northeast Missouri: The Dispossession of Lands of the Ioway, Missouria, and Otoe
302 - 4 SKEP BONEBRAKEDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Fourth Reich: A Profile of the Modern Nazi
The Fourth Reich: A Profile of the Modern Nazi
302 - 5 ABIGAIL F. SONGERDr. John Quinn and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors International Indicators of Sex Trafficking
International Indicators of Sex Trafficking
Presiding: Dr. Monica Barron
303 - 1 MADELINE D. JONESDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Importance of Diversity in Classroom Literature
The Importance of Diversity in Classroom Literature
303 - 2 ERLIND HOXHADr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Gender Wage Gap
The Gender Wage Gap
303 - 3 ISABELLE K. JOLLEYDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
303 - 4 GRACE M. WOODLANDDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Gender Inequality in the Workplace
Gender Inequality in the Workplace
303 - 5 JANET LEMUS Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor How Men are Restricted by Masculinity
How Men are Restricted by Masculinity
2:45
303 - 6 SHUKURU MAMBODr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Race and Gender Discrimination in the Psychotherapy Profession
Race and Gender Discrimination in the Psychotherapy Profession
Presiding: Alan Smith
305 - 1 ALLYSON R. BOONEDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Using Cognitve Theory to Illuminate the Alienation within Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
Using Cognitve Theory to Illuminate the Alienation within Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
305 - 2 PETER B. HODr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Society as a Lie: The Language, Structure, and Purpose of Naked Lunch
Society as a Lie: The Language, Structure, and Purpose of Naked Lunch
305 - 3 EMILY N. CONNORDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Self-Estrangment and Meaninglessness in Trainspotting
Self-Estrangment and Meaninglessness in Trainspotting
305 - 4 SATIAH R. DUVALDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Voice and Identity: Captives of Colonialism in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus
Voice and Identity: Captives of Colonialism in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus
305 - 5 JULIE H. NORINGRIISDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Powerful and Powerless Women: Sex as a Source of Empowerment and Exploitation in Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun
Powerful and Powerless Women: Sex as a Source of Empowerment and Exploitation in Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun
305 - 6 MADISON L. PUGHDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor The Human Condition as Told by an Anthropomorphic Horse: Love and Loneliness in Netflix's Bojack Horseman
The Human Condition as Told by an Anthropomorphic Horse: Love and Loneliness in Netflix's Bojack Horseman
Presiding: Rowen Conry
306 - 1 SYDNEY N. RUFFINDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor How to Explore a Visual Novel: Creating a Methodology for Future Academic Study
How to Explore a Visual Novel: Creating a Methodology for Future Academic Study
306 - 2 ADERINSOLA O. ADESIDADr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Where Salih meets Adichie: The Postcolonial Goth in Contemporary African Literature
Where Salih meets Adichie: The Postcolonial Goth in Contemporary African Literature
306 - 3 CAMERON BANKSDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Martin Luther King Jr: An Examination of the Accuracy of Portrayal of MLK’s Political Beliefs in Modern Media
Martin Luther King Jr: An Examination of the Accuracy of Portrayal of MLK’s Political Beliefs in Modern Media
306 - 4 BETHANY R. SPITZMILLERDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Colonialism and Father Figures in Nervous Conditions and Purple Hibiscus
Colonialism and Father Figures in Nervous Conditions and Purple Hibiscus
306 - 5 MADALENE H. DAVIS♦Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor A Postcolonial Analysis of Agha Shahid Ali’s “The Dacca Gauzes” and “After Seeing Kozintsev’s King Lear in Delhi”
A Postcolonial Analysis of Agha Shahid Ali’s “The Dacca Gauzes” and “After Seeing Kozintsev’s King Lear in Delhi”
306 - 6 LARISSA P. MRASEKDr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor Explications of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Essays and Pervasiveness of White Supremacy
Explications of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Essays and Pervasiveness of White Supremacy
Presiding: Nichole Schroeder
307 - 1 HAILEY E. RUPPRECHTDr. Wendy Miner, Faculty Mentor Questions: Why Do Teachers Ask Them?
Questions: Why Do Teachers Ask Them?
307 - 2 KENDALL A. MITCHEM♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor Small Group Differentiation on Student Learning and Engagement in Reading
Small Group Differentiation on Student Learning and Engagement in Reading
307 - 3 AMY L. FINKE♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor Effects of the Six Hats on Social Studies Comprehension
Effects of the Six Hats on Social Studies Comprehension
307 - 4 CASIE L. PARIS♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor The Effects of Using a Workshop Model in Math on Student Achievement
The Effects of Using a Workshop Model in Math on Student Achievement
307 - 5 JULIA H. RITSEMA♦Dr. Christopher Maglio, Faculty Mentor The Effect of Differentiation on Student Self-Efficacy in Mathematics
The Effect of Differentiation on Student Self-Efficacy in Mathematics
307 - 6 KATE M. MARNATI* and REBECCA E. NEIHOUSE♦Dr. Wendy Miner, Faculty Mentor Wounded Students and Trauma-Informed Instruction
Wounded Students and Trauma-Informed Instruction
Presiding: Dr. Michael Seipel
308 - 1 JORDAN N. GOINSDr. Michael Seipel, Faculty Mentor Food Waste at Truman State University
Food Waste at Truman State University
308 - 2 NOAH A. SMENTKOWSKIDr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentor The Awareness, Perception, and Usage of Local Parks by College Students
The Awareness, Perception, and Usage of Local Parks by College Students
308 - 3 EMILINE R. SUNDMAN*, CHRISTA N. REISINGER, JACK D. GOODWIN, and MADELINE R. SMITHDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor Effects of Round Bale Hay Net Size on Horse Hay Waste, Body Weight, and Aggressive Behaviors
Effects of Round Bale Hay Net Size on Horse Hay Waste, Body Weight, and Aggressive Behaviors
308 - 4 JUSTIN T. STEINMANDr. Amy Fuller, Faculty Mentor Temperature Effects on Pregnancy-Specific Protein B
Temperature Effects on Pregnancy-Specific Protein B
308 - 5 WILLIAM V. KRAUSE* and LANCE CRUMP T. CRUMPDr. Mark Campbell, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Amylomaize
Analysis of Amylomaize
Presiding: Prof. Ronald Manning
309 - 1 BAILEY OLSBODr. Audrey Viguier, Faculty Mentor The influence of women in French politics
The influence of women in French politics
309 - 2 CASSIDY J. COLHOURDr. Timothy Farley, Faculty Mentor Lettres de Drancy Translation
Lettres de Drancy Translation
309 - 3 ELLEN C. MORGANDr. Betty McLane-Iles, Faculty Mentor Martyrs and Survivors: Representations of the French Prison
Martyrs and Survivors: Representations of the French Prison
309 - 4 MEGHAN R. WALKERDr. Betty McLane-Iles, Faculty Mentor Gaston Leroux’s Le Fantôme de l’Opéra In Translation: A Critique
Gaston Leroux’s Le Fantôme de l’Opéra In Translation: A Critique
309 - 5 JAMES L. TROUTDr. Timothy Farley, Faculty Mentor Exploring the Immigrant Experience through French Cinema
Exploring the Immigrant Experience through French Cinema
309 - 6 VICTOR FREEDDr. Ronald Manning, Faculty Mentor Le jour du séisme : A French-Algerian Text in Translation
Le jour du séisme : A French-Algerian Text in Translation
Presiding: Dr. David Gillette
310 - 1 TIFFANY M. MIDDLEMAS* and KAITLIN LEPAGEDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor Higher Education v. Trades: A Public Choice Analysis
Higher Education v. Trades: A Public Choice Analysis
310 - 2 ANNIE E. WILLIAMS*, ANNIE R. COLWELL, and HUNTER R. LAMBERTDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor The Sugar Industry: Lobbying and Protections in the United States
The Sugar Industry: Lobbying and Protections in the United States
310 - 3 ISAAC G. HAMPTONDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor Looking at the Economic and Political Forces Behind Right-to-Work: A Public Choice Analysis
Looking at the Economic and Political Forces Behind Right-to-Work: A Public Choice Analysis
310 - 4 AUSTIN R. KOSTERDr. Terry Olson, Faculty Mentor The Effects of Hurricane Katrina on Income Growth Rates in Louisiana
The Effects of Hurricane Katrina on Income Growth Rates in Louisiana
310 - 5 GARRETT L. FIEGENBAUMDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor Review of Engineering the Financial Crisis: Systemic Risk and the Failure of Regulation
Review of Engineering the Financial Crisis: Systemic Risk and the Failure of Regulation
310 - 6 NICHOLAS THIELE* and RACHEL OWINGSDr. David Gillette, Faculty Mentor The Jury is Still Out on Occupational Licensing
The Jury is Still Out on Occupational Licensing
Presiding: Dr. Cassidy Dobson
311 - 1 ROBERT D. CAMPBELLDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Drug Design for Inhibition of Zika NS2B-NS3 Protease
Computational Drug Design for Inhibition of Zika NS2B-NS3 Protease
311 - 2 ADDISON M. LEABODr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Aggregation of Gamma Crystallin Proteins Over Time
Aggregation of Gamma Crystallin Proteins Over Time
311 - 3 PETER K. WINDSORDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Investigation of Amyloid β Biflavonoid Inhibitors in Alzheimer's Disease
Investigation of Amyloid β Biflavonoid Inhibitors in Alzheimer's Disease
311 - 4 ABBY R. HELDDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Aromatase Inhibition as a Treatment for Endometriosis
Aromatase Inhibition as a Treatment for Endometriosis
311 - 5 REUBEN G. KERNDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Stability of Monomeric Gamma Crystallins in the Presence of Heat
Stability of Monomeric Gamma Crystallins in the Presence of Heat
311 - 6 BROCK T. BOYSANDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Investigation of Potential Inhibitors for HIV Viral Infectivity Factor
Computational Investigation of Potential Inhibitors for HIV Viral Infectivity Factor
313 - 1 KYLE D. RIEGER*♦ and TIMOTHY M. CLASBY♦Dr. Curran Prendergast, Faculty Mentor Music for Chamber Winds in the 21st Century
Music for Chamber Winds in the 21st Century
1:50
313 - 2 SARAH E. WILSON*♦ and JUSTIN C. SCHAEDLERDr. Eric Dickson and Dr. Curran Prendergast, Faculty Mentors Political Protest in Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Trumpet and Piano
Political Protest in Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Trumpet and Piano
2:10
313 - 3 MEREDITH J. HARRACH*, HUNTER H. TAKAMIYA, ADAM M. BARKER, and GRACE CHANGDr. Brian X. Kubin, Faculty Mentor Shostakovich String Quartet No. 3 Mov 1, Blithe Ignorance of the Future Cataclysm
Shostakovich String Quartet No. 3 Mov 1, Blithe Ignorance of the Future Cataclysm
313 - 4 ALANNA C. BENOIT♦Dr. Jesse D. Krebs, Faculty Mentor Paul Ben-Haim: A Bridge between Two Worlds
Paul Ben-Haim: A Bridge between Two Worlds
2:50
313 - 5 KARMIN B. MAZZOCCHI♦Dr. Jesse D. Krebs, Faculty Mentor An Analysis of Aram Khachaturian's Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano
An Analysis of Aram Khachaturian's Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano
A-1 - 1
AJ WESTONDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Woodland Teapot
Woodland Teapot
A-1 - 2
ALEXANDRA GINSBERGDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Cereal
Cereal
A-1 - 3
ANNA PAVANDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor "Ladylike"
"Ladylike"
A-1 - 4
ANNA PAVANDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Suminagashi gecko
Suminagashi gecko
A-1 - 5
BETHANY SCHATZDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor NoBody is Perfect
NoBody is Perfect
A-1 - 6
DANIEL R. DEGENHARDTDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Trees
Trees
A-1 - 7
ELIJAH R. FARRALESDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Turn Some Heads!
Turn Some Heads!
A-1 - 8
ELIJAH R. FARRALESDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Cup Scheme No. 19
Cup Scheme No. 19
A-1 - 9
ELISABETH HELDDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Untitled
Untitled
A-1 - 10
EMILY URFERDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Curly
Curly
A-1 - 11
HAILEY LAWRENCEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Purple Lighter
Purple Lighter
A-1 - 12
HALLE WORKMANDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Into the Forest
Into the Forest
A-1 - 13
JESSICA TOENJESDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor What Lies Beneath
What Lies Beneath
A-1 - 14
JESSICA TOENJESDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor September Sky
September Sky
A-1 - 15
JOSHUA FACKLERDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Cosmic Beard
Cosmic Beard
A-1 - 16
JOSHUA FACKLERDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Temptation
Temptation
A-1 - 17
JOSHUA FISHDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Day 4
Day 4
A-1 - 18
JOSHUA FISHDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
A-1 - 19
KAITLIN TAITDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Candy Man
Candy Man
A-1 - 20
KAITLIN TAITDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor In-Between
In-Between
A-1 - 21
KALVEN D. DUNCANDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Contortion to Vulnerability
Contortion to Vulnerability
A-1 - 22
KRISTEN BUCKDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Power
Power
A-1 - 23
KRISTEN BUCKDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Reflection
Reflection
A-1 - 24
LINDSAY LENNONDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor The art of crumbling.
The art of crumbling.
A-1 - 25
LINDSAY LENNONDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Daydream in sap green.
Daydream in sap green.
A-1 - 26
LINNEA A. MOODYDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Through A Pinhole
Through A Pinhole
A-1 - 27
MACHAYLA POEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Brown Boy Holding a Basket of Flowers
Brown Boy Holding a Basket of Flowers
A-1 - 28
MADILYN MCCLAINDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor A Spoon
A Spoon
A-1 - 29
MAGGIE ADAMSDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Mystic Eye
Mystic Eye
A-1 - 30
MAGGIE ADAMSDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Untitled
A-1 - 31
MARISSA B. BANKSDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor + And -
+ And -
A-1 - 32
MARISSA B. BANKSDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Home
Home
A-1 - 33
MARISSA B. BANKSDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Round Barn
Round Barn
A-1 - 34
MARY VAN WINKLEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Consumed
Consumed
A-1 - 35
MICHAEL JACEZKODr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Overgrowth
Overgrowth
A-1 - 36
MORGAN WHITEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Bedwomb
Bedwomb
A-1 - 37
MORGAN WHITEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Cabinet of Personal Curiosities
Cabinet of Personal Curiosities
A-1 - 38
MORGAN WHITEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Victorian Hair Art: A Miniature Guide
Victorian Hair Art: A Miniature Guide
A-1 - 39
NICHOLAS FROSTDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
A-1 - 40
NICOLE CRAFTDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Exploring Forms: Push Pins
Exploring Forms: Push Pins
A-1 - 41
REBECCA COMASDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Push Pins
Push Pins
A-1 - 42
SIF FISTERDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Void Angel 001
Void Angel 001
A-1 - 43
SIF FISTERDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Frames
Frames
A-1 - 44
VY LEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Nostalgia
Nostalgia
A-1 - 45
WESLEY SCAFEDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor Presidential Attitude
Presidential Attitude
A-1 - 46
HALLE WORKMANDr. Heidi Cook, Faculty Mentor In Memory of Mojo
In Memory of Mojo
P-1 - 1
MICHAEL J. REEVESGregory Richter and Dr. Liulin Zhang, Faculty Mentors Evolution of Calligraphy Tools and Materials in China, and their Relationship to the Chinese Language
Evolution of Calligraphy Tools and Materials in China, and their Relationship to the Chinese Language
P-1 - 2
JULIE A. MICKAELDr. Douglas Ball, Faculty Mentor How Second Language Learners Vowels are Influenced by Their First Language
How Second Language Learners Vowels are Influenced by Their First Language
P-2 - 1
RYAN D. STOECKELDr. Timothy Farley, Faculty Mentor Translating for the Community
Translating for the Community
P-3 - 1
ABBIE E. WHITE*, GRETCHEN M. SADLER, SAVANNA V. OTT, and SAVANNAH R. MOOREDr. Julia D. Edgar, Faculty Mentor Kool Down With Kazoos: Comparison Between Active Vocal Cool-Down and Silence in Acappella Singers.
Kool Down With Kazoos: Comparison Between Active Vocal Cool-Down and Silence in Acappella Singers.
P-4 - 1
JARED T. BECKDr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentor Students’ Perceptions of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in Health Science
Students’ Perceptions of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in Health Science
P-4 - 2
BENJAMIN R. LASSER*, MADISON P. COCKRUM, and TAYLOR C. CICHONDr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentor Truman Students' Perceptions, Behaviors, and Attitudes Related to Online Health Information and Sources
Truman Students' Perceptions, Behaviors, and Attitudes Related to Online Health Information and Sources
P-4 - 3
HOLLY SMITH*, KAITLIN ROBERTS, EMILY SCHLESINGER, and JORDAN CHAPMANDr. Nancy Daley-Moore, Faculty Mentor Sexual Health and Student Perceptions: A Qualitative Study Into the Current Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Sexual Health Practices of College Students
Sexual Health and Student Perceptions: A Qualitative Study Into the Current Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Sexual Health Practices of College Students
P-4 - 4
SARAH PHILPOT* and ARTUR KRYSIUKDr. Kristen E. Welker, Faculty Mentor An Evaluation of Fitspiration Viewing and Exercise Behavior in College Students
An Evaluation of Fitspiration Viewing and Exercise Behavior in College Students
P-4 - 5
AVERY E. CHANCELLOR* and MADELINE L. HENSLEYDr. Kristen E. Welker, Faculty Mentor Fitspiration and social media: A qualitative exploration into perspectives and online experiences of college women
Fitspiration and social media: A qualitative exploration into perspectives and online experiences of college women
P-4 - 6
BANSARI S. AMIN*, KAVERI SHARMA, SNEHA RAVIKUMAR, REECHA DIXIT, ALYSSA ZUELKE, KAREN BIDURA, and TRINAJOY W. KARANJADr. Janice Clark, Faculty Mentor Analysis of Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors (MACHB) Survey
Analysis of Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors (MACHB) Survey
P-5 - 1
CHAD VERDIER*, JORDAN DORSEY, HANNAH R. HIGBIE, and HALEY MILLSDr. Brandy Schneider and Prof. Jana Arabas, Faculty Mentors Retention and knowledge of CPR skills in university ROTC program
Retention and knowledge of CPR skills in university ROTC program
P-5 - 2
JACOB L. GUNN* and IAN N. MCCLUSKEYProf. Liz Jorn and Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentors Tracking Body Composition Across a Year Training Cycle in College Soccer Players
Tracking Body Composition Across a Year Training Cycle in College Soccer Players
P-5 - 3
IAN N. MCCLUSKEY* and JACOB GUNNProf. Liz Jorn and Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentors Comparison of Various Body Composition Methods in College Soccer Players
Comparison of Various Body Composition Methods in College Soccer Players
P-5 - 4
RACHEL I. JACOBS*, MOLLY E. WADDLE, and JAMIE N. LOGANDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Effect of Boxing on Improving Hand-Eye Coordination in the Elderly
Effect of Boxing on Improving Hand-Eye Coordination in the Elderly
P-5 - 5
KRISTINA HIATT* and ALICIA BARRINGERDr. Michael Bird and Dr. Scott Thatcher, Faculty Mentors The Relationship Between Long Term Wear of Supportive vs. Unsupportive Shoes and Foot Posture
The Relationship Between Long Term Wear of Supportive vs. Unsupportive Shoes and Foot Posture
P-5 - 6
KORY M. FORD*, ELIJAH R. FARRALES, and NOAH T. HUTCHINSONDr. Brian Snyder, Faculty Mentor Effects of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on Muscular Strength in a Glycogen-Depleted State
Effects of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on Muscular Strength in a Glycogen-Depleted State
P-5 - 7
LAUREN R. KLUMP*, ALICIA BARRINGER, and ALLISON M. CROSSDr. Brian Snyder, Faculty Mentor Effects of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on Glycogen Reduced 5k Run Performance Trial
Effects of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on Glycogen Reduced 5k Run Performance Trial
P-5 - 8
GRACE MUELLERMs. Evonne C. Bird, Faculty Mentor Normative Range of the Isometric Front Plank
Normative Range of the Isometric Front Plank
P-5 - 9
MONICA L. HUNTER* and HUNTER C. WARMACKProf. Jana Arabas and Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentors Comparison of Training Changes in Upper-Body Strength in Men of Different Fat-Free Mass Indices
Comparison of Training Changes in Upper-Body Strength in Men of Different Fat-Free Mass Indices
P-5 - 10
EMILY M. DOCHTERMAN Dr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Comparison of Repetition Techniques to Predict 1RM Bench Press in Women
Comparison of Repetition Techniques to Predict 1RM Bench Press in Women
P-5 - 11
HANNAH R. HIGBIEDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Effect of Hamstring Flexibility on Two-Mile Run Times in Truman State University ROTC Program
Effect of Hamstring Flexibility on Two-Mile Run Times in Truman State University ROTC Program
P-5 - 12
MADELINE A. BOSTICK* and TAYLOR A. LYLESDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Effect of Weight Bearing Sports on Bone Density in Collegiate Women
Effect of Weight Bearing Sports on Bone Density in Collegiate Women
P-5 - 13
JACK M. MILLER* and MACKENZIE R. BECKDr. Jerry Mayhew, Faculty Mentor Effect of Backpack on Postural Sway in College Men and Women
Effect of Backpack on Postural Sway in College Men and Women
P-5 - 14
DALTON E. FUCIK Dr. Brian Snyder, Faculty Mentor Assessment of College Students Nutrition Behavior and Changes After Nutritional Seminar
Assessment of College Students Nutrition Behavior and Changes After Nutritional Seminar
P-6 - 1
RACHAEL N. FRENCHDr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentors Mental Health on Truman State Univeristy's Campus
Mental Health on Truman State Univeristy's Campus
P-6 - 2
TANIGHA M. MCNELLISDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Does Work Affect Your GPA?
Does Work Affect Your GPA?
P-6 - 3
SOPHIA B. PRESSLERDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Measuring Levels of Prejudice and Acceptance in the Worldviews of Truman Students
Measuring Levels of Prejudice and Acceptance in the Worldviews of Truman Students
P-6 - 4
MICHAELA J. FELLOWSDr. Victoria Mayer, Faculty Mentor Perceptions of Hazing: An Examination of Truman State University’s Greek Students
Perceptions of Hazing: An Examination of Truman State University’s Greek Students
P-6 - 5
TIERRA L. GRIFFINDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Perceptions of Success in American Television
Perceptions of Success in American Television
P-6 - 6
OLIVIA A. STUERTZDr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor Native American Stereotypes in Young Adult Literature
Native American Stereotypes in Young Adult Literature
P-6 - 7
ALAINA COLLINS Dr. Amber Johnson, Faculty Mentor Preservation through Transformation and the Missouri Public School System
Preservation through Transformation and the Missouri Public School System
P-7 - 1
SHELBY BEGGS*, NICHOLAS WALDRON, and BROOKE DUSTMANDr. Katie Judd, Faculty Mentor Stress to Impress: Stress Orientation and Perceived Stress Among College Students
Stress to Impress: Stress Orientation and Perceived Stress Among College Students
P-7 - 2
TORI G. ROETTGER*, APRIL M. MUENCH, and ALLIE L. HULTDr. Yuna L. Ferguson, Faculty Mentor Sleep Quality, Optimism, and Perceived Social Support
Sleep Quality, Optimism, and Perceived Social Support
P-7 - 3
KATHERINE E. NACE*, TAYLOR COY, and ELEANOR GERSHMANDr. Yuna L. Ferguson, Faculty Mentor Facebook, Personality, and Political Orientation
Facebook, Personality, and Political Orientation
P-7 - 4
ALLISON R. RICE* and MARGARET A. KINGDr. Karen Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Fun Activities Stay Fun: Affective Forecasting and Fear of Missing Out
Fun Activities Stay Fun: Affective Forecasting and Fear of Missing Out
P-7 - 5
SAMANTHA E. CARROLL* and CLAIRE E. MILLERDr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Do Undergraduates with Psychological Misconceptions have Lower Wellbeing?
Do Undergraduates with Psychological Misconceptions have Lower Wellbeing?
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 D. 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-9 - 3
IMESHA B. SIRIWARDENADr. Kenneth Carter, Faculty Mentor Study of the Aggregation Patterns of Asphaltenes Using Molecular Dynamics
Study of the Aggregation Patterns of Asphaltenes Using Molecular Dynamics
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
P-11 - 1
CHLOE C. SHOULDERS* and MONIQUE M. MAXWELLDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor Student Perceptions of Service and Emotional Support Animals
Student Perceptions of Service and Emotional Support Animals
P-11 - 2
KAVANAUGH G. WEISS*, AUSTIN D. COX, LIAM D. HAZEN, and NIKOLA PESICDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor Public Preference for Dog Traits and the Correlation to Animal Shelter Adoption Rates
Public Preference for Dog Traits and the Correlation to Animal Shelter Adoption Rates
P-11 - 3
JACK A. HARRISDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor The Impact of Magnets on Plant Growth
The Impact of Magnets on Plant Growth
P-11 - 4
MALLORY A. SHOWALTER*, GLENDON S. GRIESBAUM, MALLORY N. BELL, TANNER D. BANDY, and MARISSA E. DULLDr. Jessica Colpoys, Faculty Mentor The Effect of Iron Concentration on Plant Health in a Hydroponic System
The Effect of Iron Concentration on Plant Health in a Hydroponic System
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.
