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Program for the Fall 2016 Multidisciplinary Research Day<\/h2>\n
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY<\/h2>\n

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/h3>\n
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Atkinson, Adam; Koelling, Blake; Roberts, Gabriel<\/b>.\u00a0OXIDATION EFFECTS FROM MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
We tested the effects that red light, artificial light, and natural sunlight has on the speed of oxidation in leaf discs. 10 Discs of a leaf were placed in water with the oxygen removed from the cell. Every minute for 10 minutes we recorded how many discs were floating. After the 10 minutes were done we finished the experiment. We were able to determine which light causes a faster oxidation in leaf discs.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Hailey Babcock, Brian Jenkins, Jackson Macwilliams, and Jake Meier<\/b>.\u00a0THE IMPACT OF ROUND-UP ON OCULAR DEVELOPMENT IN EMBRYONIC ZEBRAFISH<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The purpose of this study was to determine the potential effects of Round-Up on Zebrafish ocular development. Ocular diameters were expected to decrease with increasing Round-Up concentration. Zebrafish embryos were treated with a 12.5M, 25M, 50M, and 100M concentration of Round-Up starting at 24 hours post fertilization. After seven days, a relationship was observed between Round-Up concentration and ocular diameter. Round-Up exposure delayed ocular development during embryonic development in Zebrafish.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Baker Ethan, Horn Ethan<\/b>.\u00a0COMMERCE IN WILDLIFE\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our literacy review focused on regulating commerce in wildlife. The Acts we focused on are the Lacey Act, The Black Bass Act, and the Federal Noxious Weed Act. We also looked at some of the major court cases against these acts.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Alicia Beckley, Dasia Stiles, Terrill Davis<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON YEAST FERMENTATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In our experiment we tested the effects of different temperatures on the the rate of glucose fermentation by yeast to determine if temperature has an effect on if yeast rates increase in higher or lower temperatures. The different types of water baths we used were 55 degree Celsius hot water, room temperature 20 degree Celsius water, and ice cold water, at about 10 degrees Celsius, for the last set.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Nicole Bonham, Jaime Wolf, Katherine Yeacker<\/b>.\u00a0MAKEUP MACROMOLECULES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This experiment focused on the macromolecular composition of various foundation makeups. Three different brands of foundation makeup were tested for lipids, monosaccharides\/sugars, polysaccharides\/starches, and proteins. The intent of this experiment was to determine which macromolecules are present in each of the makeup foundations and inform users on what they are applying.
\nFaculty Sponsor: C BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Nathan Byous, Clayton Casady, Hannah Carroll, Noah Leibrandt<\/b>.\u00a0LACTOSE IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF MILK<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Milk contains an abundance of the sugar lactose. People that are lactose intolerant, can not drink milk or any other things containing lactose. Instead, they take a lactase pill which breaks down the sugar into glucose and galactose, making it safe to drink. In order to test for the presence of lactose, and to see if lactose free milk is really what it states, we had to conduct a Benedict\ufffds test. To do so, lactase pills are used to convert lactose into glucose, followed by heating the test tubes up, then looking for an orange color in the tube. If there is an orange color, this represents a presence of glucose and lactose.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Vincent Chavez, Glen Crane<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT COLORED LIGHT ON RATE OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In our experiment we tested the effect of different wavelengths of light on the rate of photosynthesis of a spinach leaf.. In our experiment we tested 4 different colors of light with the control of the experiment being no light. To conduct this experiment we used different colored light bulbs and held them at a constant distance to compare the rate of photosynthesis when the leaves floated to the surface.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Davis, Athena; Hunn, Andrew; Herner, Shelby; Umphreys, Avery<\/b>.\u00a0ADAPTING PHAGE-ASSISTED CONTINUOUS EVOLUTION (PACE) FOR RIBOSWITCH DISCOVERY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
A riboswitch is a sequence of mRNA that can bind with a ligand and adopt an alternative conformation that affects gene expression by either a transcriptional or translational mechanism. This allows regulation of gene expression in response to ligand concentration. We are developing a new method for\u00a0in vivo<\/i>\u00a0riboswitch discovery based on Phage Assisted Continuous Evolution (PACE), which harnesses the impressively quick evolution of the bacteriophage. Our plan is to use PACE to explore a very large sequence space of riboswitches. The library may then be subjected to both positive and negative selection in order to discover new riboswitches.
\nFaculty Sponsor: TODD ECKDAHL<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Davis, Athena; Hunn, Andrew; Herner, Shelby; Umphreys, Avery<\/b>.\u00a0ADAPTING PHAGE-ASSISTED CONTINUOUS EVOLUTION (PACE) FOR RIBOSWITCH DISCOVERY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
A riboswitch is a sequence of mRNA that can bind with a ligand and adopt an alternative conformation that affects gene expression by either a transcriptional or translational mechanism. This allows regulation of gene expression in response to ligand concentration. We are developing a new method for\u00a0in vivo<\/i>\u00a0riboswitch discovery based on Phage Assisted Continuous Evolution (PACE), which harnesses the impressively quick evolution of the bacteriophage. Our plan is to use PACE to explore a very large sequence space of riboswitches. The library may then be subjected to both positive and negative selection in order to discover new riboswitches.
\nFaculty Sponsor: TODD ECKDAHL<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Alexander Duryee, Christina Gray, Marissa Klingseis, Chandler Gossett, Amie Haddock, Jeremy Brown, Steven Bilby, Edward Miles and Csengele Barta<\/b>.\u00a0DNA ISOLATION AND AMPLIFICATION FROM MISSOURI PIN OAK (QUERCUS PALUSTRIS): CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
To address the need for improved protocols for genomic DNA extraction from mature oak leaf tissue, we propose a new approach, developed to improve the yield and quality of genomic DNA extracts, customizing and comparing the efficiency of two, commercially available kits, the Qiagen DNeasy Plant Mini Kit and MoBio Power Plant Kit.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Caitlin Glore, Rebecca Prest<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF 2,4-D (C8H6CL2O3 ) ON THE RATE OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN SPINACH LEAVES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This experiment was performed to measure the rate of photosynthesis in spinach leaf disks in relation to the concentration of herbicide solution that they were immersed in. The rate of photosynthesis was measured by stripping spinach leaf disks of the O2 gas in their spongy mesophyll and stomata, and then observing how long it took for the disks to accumulate enough O2 to rise to the top of their respective solutions. It was found that the presence of herbicide greatly decreases the rate of photosynthesis, but the results are not linear.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Alyra Krugh, Amber Frost, Cassandra Mathern, Jackie Herron<\/b>.\u00a0RATE OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Following a previous experiment, our group decided to again test the rate of photosynthesis of a spinach leaf. This time, instead of comparing production by leaves in light and dark environments, we compared the rate of production in hot and cold water temperatures. The rate of photosynthesis can be measured by the amount of oxygen the leaves produce, or by the visible bubbles and floating of the leaf disks in water.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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McDowell, Michelle; Brown, Steven; Stewart, Lauren<\/b>.\u00a0AVIAN NEST SITE SELECTION AND REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Many native bird species require cavities for building nests and raising young, and will utilize artificial cavities, such as nest boxes. While wooden nest boxes are more common in the U.S., concrete mix boxes are popular in Europe because they are highly durable and are known to last several decades. We hypothesized that bird species differ in their nest site selection.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. JULIE JEDLICKA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Sam Miller, Kaitlyn Campbell, Andy Peterson<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF PH ON CATALASE PERFORMANCE?<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In this experiment we tested the performance of catalase in solutions of varying pH levels. Since one of the products in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is oxygen gas the performance for each solution can be compared by how much foam is created; recorded in milliliters. The more foam created, the greater the catalase performance.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Sam Miller, Kaitlyn Campbell, Andy Peterson<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF PH ON CATALASE PERFORMANCE?<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In this experiment we tested the performance of catalase in solutions of varying pH levels. Since one of the products in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is oxygen gas the performance for each solution can be compared by how much foam is created; recorded in milliliters. The more foam created, the greater the catalase performance.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Rosinski, Bryan<\/b>.\u00a0APPLIED LEARNING THROUGH PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS: FISHERIES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The 大象传媒 Department of Conservation (MDC) \\r\\nhired me as a fisheries resource aid for the 2016 \\r\\nsummer season. Stationed at August A. Bush \\r\\nMemorial wildlife conservation area, MDC\ufffds St. \\r\\nLouis regional office. I along with other resource \\r\\naids were involved in several ongoing research \\r\\nprojects taking place over the summer period, such \\r\\nas the 大象传媒 Big Rivers research project on \\r\\ncatfish populations, stream surveys, and aquatic \\r\\nplant restoration.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CAREY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Kaylee Sharp, Shelly Essary, Allyson Budine<\/b>.\u00a0THE IMPACT OF PH ON PROTEIN DENATURATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In our experiment, we tested the effects of pH on the proteins in egg whites. We examined six different solutions with different pHs to determine their effect on the egg whites.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Kaylee Sharp, Shelly Essary, Allyson Budine<\/b>.\u00a0THE IMPACT OF PH ON PROTEIN DENATURATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In our experiment, we tested the effects of pH on the proteins in egg whites. We examined six different solutions with different pHs to determine their effect on the egg whites.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Watson, Chris Green, Jessie<\/b>.\u00a0HABITAT CORRELATES TO QUANTITY AND SPECIES OF TURTLES CAPTURED IN PONDS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
As part of an eight-year study of the turtles on the campus of 大象传媒 we investigated potential correlates to the quantity and\/or species of turtles captured and marked in each of nine campus ponds. We measured the mean depth, perimeter, surface area, water temperature, and water clarity of each pond. We estimated percent cover of vegetation in and surrounding the ponds using digital images taken using a drone. Campus ponds vary greatly in size (489-9696 m2), mean depth (0.65-2.20 m), maximum depth (1.07-3.5 m), and aquatic vegetation (0 to 100%). Of the variables measured or estimated, we found none significantly correlated to the number or species of turtles captured in campus ponds. We will discuss the results and future plans for this study.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. MARK MILLS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Internship\/Practicum Experience<\/h3>\n
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Claas, Brennan, Hayes, Olivia, Lammoglia, Gaby<\/b>.\u00a0THE RATE OF FERMENTATION USING DIFFERENT TYPES OF YEAST<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Fermentation is an anaerobic process in which a microorganism converts a carbohydrate into an alcohol or acid. In yeast fermentation, the glucose is converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide. For this experiment we used four different types of dry yeast yeast, because it has a fast fermentation rate when paired with glucose. The Red Star brand as advertised is the quickest rising yeast, therefore when combined with glucose the rise of carbon dioxide will increase more quickly than the others.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Hayes, Olivia<\/b>.\u00a0APPLIED LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH FISHERIES RESOURCE SCIENCES\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
What I\ufffdve learned throughout my past summer has given me more drive and determination to become a great outdoorsman and wildlife biologist. This experience was a nonstop venture of learning and skill set building. For starters, I knew nothing about a fish or even rod-n-reel, I have soaked up the sun from a one hundred degree day and have been covered in river slime. This short paper will describe some of the experiences and knowledge I have gained throughout the summer of 2016. First, I will describe the several methods of sampling freshwater fish communities, next netting needlecraft skills, and finally my role in cleaning and dissecting of blue and flathead catfish spines.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Hayes, Olivia\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0APPLIED LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH FISHERIES RESOURCE SCIENCES\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This past summer working for the Chillicothe, 大象传媒 Conservation Department has given me more drive and determination to become a great outdoorsman and wildlife biologist. This experience was a nonstop venture of learning and skill set building. For starters, I knew nothing about a fish or even rod-n-reel, I have soaked up the sun from a one hundred degree day and have been covered in river slime. This poster will describe some of the experiences and knowledge I have gained throughout the summer of 2016. It expresses several methods of sampling freshwater fish communities, next netting needlecraft skills, and finally my role in cleaning and dissecting of blue and flathead catfish spines.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Lichtenegger, Ryan\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0INTERNSHIP AT GLENWOOD MN<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This is an explanation about my internship at \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\nGlenwood \\r\\nMinnesota. This is \\\\r\\\\ngoing to go \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\ninto \\r\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ndetail \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\nabout \\\\r\\\\nwho I \\r\\nworked with and \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\nthe projects \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\nthat I \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\nhelped on. I was part \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\nof \\r\\nthe research \\\\r\\\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ndivision of \\r\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\nthe \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\ngovernment. I \\\\r\\\\nwas \\r\\npart of the \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\nsentinal lakes \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\n\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\nprogram.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CHEVIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Stalker, Jasmine and Brown, Steven<\/b>.\u00a0URBAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT THREE YEARS OF CANADA GOOSE POPULATION CONTROL<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Three years ago, at the request of the 大象传媒 Department of Conservation (MDC), we began a population monitoring study and subsequent management project involving 大象传媒\ufffds (MWSU) breeding Canada goose population. This project was started because the restoration of Canada Geese in NW 大象传媒 has not only been successful, but in some areas, like on the MWSU campus, has been too successful. Nesting pairs have increasingly nested near buildings, on buildings, and by frequently traveled walkways. Consequently, nesting geese often harass passers-by and defecate near building entrances and on sidewalks, thereby creating health hazards as well a general mess. The objective of this study was to gather data on the number of nesting sites on the MWSU campus and their distribution on the campus. We simultaneously began a population control program to help keep the population at a level that would be considered aesthetic rather than noxious. Our goal was to maintain the goose population slightly below its current level to 1) prevent excess landscape damage, 2) minimize fecal matter on public walkways, and 3) minimize human harassment during the breeding and nesting season.The Canada goose reproductive success on campus for the past three years was reduced by more than 50%.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CARY D. CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Steinlage, Matthew<\/b>.\u00a0INTERNSHIP AT OPERATION WILDLIFE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This is an explanation of my internship this past summer at Operation Wildlife. It will discuss in detail many of the different tasks I performed while there including; Animal husbandry,capture and restraint, lab work, food preparation, diagnosis and treatment of injured wildlife.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Literature Reviews<\/h3>\n
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Babcock, Hailey; Reynolds, Lydia\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECTS OF ROUNDUP ON LARVAL AMPHIBIANS\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Roundup is one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide. Though they are only suppose to harm weeds and plant pests, it is naive to believe this is the only harm it causes. Because of runoff, there are large amouts of Roundup in our water systems. Since the recent discovery of Global Amphibian Decline, the aims of pur research are to inform people of the impact Roundup has on amphibians.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. MILLS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Babcock, Hailey; Reynolds, Lydia\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECTS OF ROUNDUP ON LARVAL AMPHIBIANS\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Roundup is one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide. Though they are only suppose to harm weeds and plant pests, it is naive to believe this is the only harm it causes. Because of runoff, there are large amouts of Roundup in our water systems. Since the recent discovery of Global Amphibian Decline, the aims of pur research are to inform people of the impact Roundup has on amphibians.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. MILLS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Bolander, Bethany; Pauley, Brittney; Eber, Eli<\/b>.\u00a0MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Conservation is a huge part of wildlife management. Our poster explores conservation in a narrow category-that of marine mammals. Marine mammals have only recently begun to be protected by law within the last 50 years. To better understand marine mammal conservation, our poster is a literature review on conservation acts that protect these mammals as well as important court cases that these acts impacted.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Brown, Jeremy Hughes, Tyler Schreck, Bree<\/b>.\u00a0LITERATURE REVIEW OF INVASIVE CANE TOADS IN AUSTRALIA<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
We conducted a literature review to determine how introduced, invasive cane toads have impacted ecosystems and local wildlife in Australia.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. MARK MILLS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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DeShazo, Madi; Hayes, Olivia; Miller, Drew<\/b>.\u00a0CONSERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
For our seminar poster, we looked at the history and importance of federal laws concerning endangered species. Our group studied the laws, acts, and treaties dealing with the Endangered Species Act, which include the Lacey Act, the Endangered Species Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Conservation Act. We also researched the federal cases that violated these laws.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY D. CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Doering, Branden Miller, Sam Filley, James<\/b>.\u00a0NATIVE AMERICANS AND WILDLIFE LAW<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This poster presents a couple of the crucial cases regarding how Native American’s have to follow certain laws and acts enacted by the U.S. government. Also in this poster two acts are listed that help provide an example of an act or law that affects Native Americans.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR.CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Domann Rachael, Marks Zachary, and Marks Mackenzie<\/b>.\u00a0CONSERVATION LAND AND WATER<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This reviews the history of wildlife law in the United States. The project covers the acts and cases that developed the wildlife law that is present today. The particular acts like the Wilderness Act and cases such Parker vs. The United States. All of these laws for Conservation Land and Water being just a few of the acts and cases that make up areas of wildlife law and laws that pretain to the US land and water.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR CARY CHEVIELER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Domann Rachael, Marks Zachary, and Marks Mackenzie<\/b>.\u00a0CONSERVATION LAND AND WATER<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This reviews the history of wildlife law in the United States. The project covers the acts and cases that developed the wildlife law that is present today. The particular acts like the Wilderness Act and cases such Parker vs. The United States. All of these laws for Conservation Land and Water being just a few of the acts and cases that make up areas of wildlife law and laws that pretain to the US land and water.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR CARY CHEVIELER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Domann Rachael, Marks Zachary, and Marks Mackenzie<\/b>.\u00a0CONSERVATION LAND AND WATER<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This reviews the history of wildlife law in the United States. The project covers the acts and cases that developed the wildlife law that is present today. The particular acts like the Wilderness Act and cases such Parker vs. The United States. All of these laws for Conservation Land and Water being just a few of the acts and cases that make up areas of wildlife law and laws that pretain to the US land and water.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR CARY CHEVIELER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Hayden, Tasha Rosinski, Bryan<\/b>.\u00a0MULTIPLE LAND USES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our literature review explains the history, regulations, and important aspects of multiple land uses. These areas include National Forests and Natural Resource Lands. Both federal and state legislatures signed into law several Acts for the management of the land and the protection of the wildlife on these lands. Our research details the National Forest Management Act, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. We discovered several court cases that challenged certain aspects of these acts and define why we need these acts. Our goal was to gain a legal reasoning on wildlife and their habitats.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Hayden, Tasha Rosinski, Bryan<\/b>.\u00a0MULTIPLE LAND USES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our literature review explains the history, regulations, and important aspects of multiple land uses. These areas include National Forests and National Resource Lands. Both federal and state legislatures signed into law several Acts for the management of the land and the protection of the wildlife on these lands. Our research details the National Forest Management Act, and the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. We discovered several court cases that challenged certain aspects of these acts and define why we need these acts. Our goal was to gain a legal reasoning on wildlife and their habitats.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Fry, Justin, Herring, Aaron, Gawley, Nick\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ON PRIVATE LAND\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
For our research we each chose an act that related to wildlife conservation on private lands within the United States. For the Clean Water Act of 1972 we looked at case 99-1178 in which the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County took on the US Army Corps of Engineers. Next, we looked at the Coastal Barrier Resource Act of 1982 in which Newbern took on Mansbach in case 1044 and Spong challenged Fidelity. Lastly we looked at the Food Security Act of 1985 and Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. Within this act we look at the case 941 F. 2d 667 in which the national Wildlife Federation took on the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. In our research we looked at the verdicts of each case and look at why and how each case came to conclusion.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Hoover, Cole; Darling, Nick; Kessler, Dakota; Wischmann, Mackenzie<\/b>.\u00a0WILDLIFE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our literature review focuses on the history of wildlife and water resource management, certain Acts that were developed related to this, and court cases that challenge the Acts. The Acts that will be discussed are the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and the Federal Water Power Act of 1920.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Krigbaum, Logan. Bryant, Will. Starman, Jared<\/b>.\u00a0SPECIES CONSERVATION: OCEAN FISH<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Species Conservation of ocean fish has not always been around. It used to be people could catch and keep whatever they wanted. However, now there have been several laws and acts put into place that help prevent overfishing and illegal taking of these fish. There are also several court cases that challenge the acts.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Lavelle, Katie; Daldrup, Cassie; Rethorst, Kassidy<\/b>.\u00a0CONSERVATION OF WILD BIRDS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This literature review focuses on the importance of conservation of wild birds, the acts developed under this topic, and court cases that challenge these acts. Our poster discusses the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Bald Eagle Protection Act, and the Wild Bird Conservation Act.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Thomas, Brad. Koelling, Blake<\/b>.\u00a0INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE LAW<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
We conducted a literature review over the topic of international wildlife law for Bio 360. We found many Acts, Regulations, court cases, and much more regarding this subject.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. C<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY<\/h2>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Gunn, Brady; Wilson, Riley; Luke, Alex; Fergione, Sarah<\/b>.\u00a0GENETIC SEQUENCES RECOGNIZED BY HUMAN SRP40 PROTEIN USING NEURAL NETWORK DEEP LEARNING APPROACH\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are \ufffdbiologically-inspired\ufffd mathematical models that have been designed to mimic the sophisticated information processing and knowledge acquisition methods of the human brain, creating Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the Neural Network Toolbox\ufffd in MATLAB\ufffd, an ANN prototype was constructed, trained and validated in order to test a set of genetic sequences to determine if they promote splicing activities by human SRp40. The SRp40 belongs to the evolutionarily conserved family of SR proteins, playing a critical role in regulating general splicing factors, alternative splicing, mRNA nuclear export, as well as multiple other factors.
\nFaculty Sponsor: STAN SVOJANOVSKY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Stasko, Dan Bosworth, Grayson Hillebrand, Carrie<\/b>.\u00a0CONDUCTIVITY OF BORANE SLATS: HYDROXYLATED BORANE ION CONDUCTORS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The robust anion dodecaborate anion can be converted into the dianionic perhydroxylated derivative, as well as the mixed animo per-hydroxylated monoanion. The perhydroxylated anion has been shown ago to be easily protonated in acidic media and be converted into a conductive acid. The conductivity of this material and a number of anhydrous alkaline metal salts will be reported. Several ionic materials derived from the perhydroxylated anion were synthesized and compared to these compounds. The conjugate acid appears to undergo a high temperature phase change that results in a 100 fold increase in conductivity. The aminoborane derivative will also be discussed.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DAN STASKO<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE\/LEGAL STUDIES\/SOCIAL WORK<\/h2>\n

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/h3>\n
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Bradley, Nora & Robinson, Sabrina & Brooks, Lesa & Richardson, Marissa<\/b>.\u00a0BARTLETT CENTER<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This is for SWK415 (Social Work Practice III). Jana Frye is our professor. We are administering a needs assessment via churches, community centers, and the Bartlett Center itself to learn more about the demographics of the community and to understand what the community members feel the Bartlett center is lacking from their perspective. Our intent is to provide the center with this information to in turn create programs based on the community need. Our chairperson is Nora Bradley (nbradley3@missouriwestern.edu), the other three members make up the rest of the group (Lesa Brooks–Time Keeper)(Sabrina Robinson & Marissa Richardson–Note Keepers). Our survey has been reviewed and approved by the Bartlett Center board members. This was not requested by the Bartlett Center, but was an idea our class came up with to help them discover what their community wants from them.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Chaney, Tiffany,Vick, William<\/b>.\u00a0SMOOTHING THE WAY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In Western countries a considerable number of older people move to a residential home when their health declines. What are the characteristics present in situations where resident have a positive transition from home to assisted living facilities? There is a booming rate of the aging population and less focus and fewer studies done on their needs. This population needs smoother transitions into long-term care. Many individuals struggle with this transition so we propose to do a study on what factors make this difficult time a lot smoother. Smooth transition is important for the comfort of parents and other family members.
\nFaculty Sponsor: MATT LOEHR<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Nichols, AlexAndria<\/b>.\u00a0ACT AND SUCCESS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This study is examining whether or not a student who has a recorded ACT score is more likely to result in success in classes from the CJLSSW Department. Non-intrausive quantitative data were used (N=6640). Different individual and institutional variables were examined to find a relationship with preceding ACT composite scores and success. Findings indicate that students with a recorded ACT score were more likely to get an A,B or C than a D,F or W. More students with recorded ACT scores completed courses rather than those with no recorded score. Based off this information, it may be likely that taking the ACT may prepare students to be more successful in courses. Future studies should be conducted to determine the specific areas of significance taking the ACT helps student excel in courses.
\nFaculty Sponsor: GREG LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Ward, Jacob. Moore, Ysella.<\/b>.\u00a0COMMUNITY POLICING\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
What is Community Policing? This question is answered differently by different people. The goal of our qualitative research proposal is to meet with MWSU law enforcement personnel, faculty and students on their personal definition of community policing as a concept. We will be conducting intensive in depth interviewing with at least one member of each of the three categories listed above. This data will be content analyzed for reoccurring themes that are present among the different perspectives. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of what community policing means at our University and how we might improve upon the manner in which police operate and respond to our campus community.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DOCTOR LOEHR<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Clark, Chrissy<\/b>.\u00a0ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In 2016 a grant was awarded from the Development and Peace organization to support a project to establish Mobile Legal Aid Clinics in areas of Nepal to assist survivors of the devastating 2015 earthquake. The project was part of collaboration between project leaders from a non-governmental organization and law professors from the United States. They recruited Nepal law students, professors and pro bono lawyers to train and conduct the clinics. These volunteers reached out to the vulnerable and marginalized communities of Nepal, who suffered most from the natural disaster by using Mobile Legal Aid Clinics to understand the communities that they were working with, distribute information to spread legal awareness and provide access to justice.
\nFaculty Sponsor: PROFESSOR DAVID TUSHAUS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Gawatz, jennifer, Clark,Victoria,Talley, Antwanette, Vick, William<\/b>.\u00a0VOICES OF COMPANIONSHIP<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In order to raise children’s literacy in 大象传媒 and lower the percentage of depression and loneliness in the seniors we joined with Interserv to start a literacy program. The program will be set to have the children read out loud to the elderly to get better at reading and in turn giving the elderly some companionship. Our hopes are to raise the amount of confidence in the children with their reading and lower the depression and loneliness in the elderly.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Grimm, Hilda<\/b>.\u00a0EXPERIENCES FROM CAP\/ HEAD START PRACTICUM<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This is about my practicum experience with CAP and \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\nmore specifically, Head Start. I will provide \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\ninformation about CAP and Head Start, \\r\\nincluding \\\\r\\\\nwho they serve, my experience while \\r\\nI was there, \\\\r\\\\nand then in conclusion, what I \\r\\nhave learned while \\\\r\\\\nI was there.\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\n
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Johnson, Jaime; Chaney, Tiffany; Franks, Rachel; Braxton, Keonte; Weigart, Kalcie<\/b>.\u00a0P. A. A. T. PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS FOR TEENS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
P.A.A.T. Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness for Teens is a brochure created for distribution in the community to raise awareness of this growing national epidemic. Our brochure contains common misused drug, local statistics, legal consequences as well as resources available for help. Through research, it has been discovered there is a gap in the information that is shared with the community on this topic specifically. It is our goal to inform the community of this growing problem to bring awareness to the populations currently being affected. Chairperson-Jaime M. Johnson Time Keeper-Tiffany Chaney Minutes-Rachel Franks Research-Kalcie Weigart Graphic Design-Keonte Braxton
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Johnson, Jaime; Chaney, Tiffany; Franks, Rachel; Braxton, Keonte; Weigart, Kalcie<\/b>.\u00a0P. A. A. T. PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS FOR TEENS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
P.A.A.T. Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness for Teens is a brochure created for distribution in the community to raise awareness of this growing national epidemic. Our brochure contains common misused drug, local statistics, legal consequences as well as resources available for help. Through research, it has been discovered there is a gap in the information that is shared with the community on this topic specifically. It is our goal to inform the community of this growing problem to bring awareness to the populations currently being affected. Chairperson-Jaime M. Johnson Time Keeper-Tiffany Chaney Minutes-Rachel Franks Research-Kalcie Weigart Graphic Design-Keonte Braxton
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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McDonald, Sasha<\/b>.\u00a0TRENDS IN JUVENILE CORRECTIONS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
There has been a dramatic decline in youth being \\r\\nplaced in residential facilities, which could be \\r\\ndue to the economy, employment, age, population or \\r\\nany other factor. This study will provide \\r\\nliterature, policy information, and data on the \\r\\ncurrent trends in juvenile placements in \\r\\ncorrections. This presentation aims to examine the \\r\\ndifferent factors that may have had an impact on \\r\\nthe decline of the juveniles in corrections over \\r\\nthe past 10 years. \\r\\n
\nFaculty Sponsor: GREGORY LINSTEADT<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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McDonald, Sasha<\/b>.\u00a0SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR THE MINK STATES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Statistical Briefing Book offers research findings for the juvenile justice field. This section will summarize changes made by states with regard to the system\ufffds jurisdictional authority, sentencing, and corrections programming. Four states will be addressed in this section, 大象传媒, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. Within these states sentencing policies, arrest rates, percentage of poverty, and the amount of funds awarded to the states will be compared.
\nFaculty Sponsor: GREGORY LINSTEADT<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Robert Lipham, Magen Cooper, Caitlyn Taylor, Kevin Wheeler<\/b>.\u00a0BENCHES FOR BUS STOPS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This is a community project to provide benches for public \\r\\ntransit riders. This will improve quality of life and dignity for bus \\r\\nriders, and at the same time improve safety.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Stickley, Dana<\/b>.\u00a0WHEN WITHDRAWAL IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This study started with a set of cases exceeding 6000 students, all of which attempted to complete a Criminal Justice, Legal Studies & Social Work course during the academic years 2013-2016. We chose to focus on student retention and withdrawal from the student\ufffds perspective. We found that during 2013-2016 there were around 268 course withdrawals. Using non-intrusive data collected from the Registrar we were able to determine that non-traditional female students withdrew from courses significantly more than any other group. From the large sample we chose to send an electronic survey to the students who withdrew from a CJLSSW course during the spring semester 2016, 7 responded. We found that students reported family or job issues as the top reason for withdrawal as well as issues with the course. In order to expand on these findings we developed a qualitative interview to be held over the phone with students who chose to withdraw from the University completely, 4 were contacted. These interviews revealed that students who had small children were withdrawing due to family and job responsibilities that took precedence over course work and degree attainment. The research team calls for future research to track 大象传媒 Western student withdraws in order to better accommodate students\ufffd needs.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. GREG LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Internship\/Practicum Experience<\/h3>\n
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Buzzard, Ashley<\/b>.\u00a0PRACTICUM AT RIVERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
My poster will include information pertaining to my practicum experiences at Riverside Primary School. It will discuss the learning opportunities, challenges, and information about this site.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Golden, Jessica<\/b>.\u00a0MY PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MISSOURI<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
I am a 31 year old, single parent of one child. I completed a 456 hr. practicum at Special Olympics North. At this placement, some of my duties were setting up and running two bowling tournaments, soliciting donations through the mail, distributing fliers for events at local businesses, and collecting donated items for Trivia Night. I helped clients during bowling league practice and helped clients ages 3 to 7 through the Young Athletes Program. During the rest of my practicum hours I attended a Crisis Intervention Training class to assist women who are victims of domestic violence as well as a CEU class Finding and Helping the Hidden Victims. This class will help me to be able assess the needs of children in the field of Social Work who were exposed to domestic violence in their homes.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Golden, Jessica<\/b>.\u00a0MY PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MISSOURI<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
I am a 31 year old, single parent of one child. I completed a 456 hr. practicum at Special Olympics North. At this placement, some of my duties were setting up and running two bowling tournaments, soliciting donations through the mail, distributing fliers for events at local businesses, and collecting donated items for Trivia Night. I helped clients during bowling league practice and helped clients ages 3 to 7 through the Young Athletes Program. During the rest of my practicum hours I attended a Crisis Intervention Training class to assist women who are victims of domestic violence as well as a CEU class Finding and Helping the Hidden Victims. This class will help me to be able assess the needs of children in the field of Social Work who were exposed to domestic violence in their homes.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Golden, Jessica<\/b>.\u00a0MY PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MISSOURI<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
I am a 31 year old, single parent of one child. I completed a 456 hr. practicum at Special Olympics North. At this placement, some of my duties were setting up and running two bowling tournaments, soliciting donations through the mail, distributing fliers for events at local businesses, and collecting donated items for Trivia Night. I helped clients during bowling league practice and helped clients ages 3 to 7 through the Young Athletes Program. During the rest of my practicum hours I attended a Crisis Intervention Training class to assist women who are victims of domestic violence as well as a CEU class Finding and Helping the Hidden Victims. This class will help me to be able assess the needs of children in the field of Social Work who were exposed to domestic violence in their homes.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Gunn, Danielle<\/b>.\u00a0FALL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Senior Life Solutions was my practicum site for \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\nSocial work 485. It allowed me to grow \\r\\nconfident in \\\\r\\\\nmy capabilites upon leaving behind \\r\\nmy college \\\\r\\\\ncareer and beginning my life long \\r\\ncareer of social \\\\r\\\\nwork. Senior Life Solutions is \\r\\na geriatric psych \\\\r\\\\nintensive group therapy for \\r\\nindividuals over 55, \\\\r\\\\nexperiencing grief, \\r\\nloss,loneliness, depression, \\\\r\\\\and more.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Ireland, Bethany<\/b>.\u00a0CHILDREN’S DIVISION: 5TH CIRCUIT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This project is about my time as a practicum student at the Children’s Division of Buchanan county. I will present information on what the Children’s Division is, services provided, who they serve, and my experiences while there.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Pettyjohn, Kelsey<\/b>.\u00a0FALL PRACTICUM: SECOND HARVEST COMMUNITY FOOD BANK<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This project encompasses my practicum experience at Second Harvest Community Food Bank. I will be discussing the agency itself and my experiences – both negative and positive.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Schwertel, Heather<\/b>.\u00a0HEAD START ST. JOSEPH, MO<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This project is about my practicum at Head Start. I will provide information about what Head start is, who they serve, my experiences, and what I have learned.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Stickley, Dana<\/b>.\u00a0PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE AT MISSOURI’S 5TH CIRCUIT CHILDREN’S DIVISION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This project will reflect my practicum placement with 大象传媒 Social Services at the Children’s Division Circuit 5. Children’s Division is an agency that investigates child abuse and neglect allegations, works with community partners to meet the needs of clientele, provides family centered services to foster children, foster families, as well as facilitates legal guardianship and adoption. This practicum showed me the many scenes of child welfare from court, to jail, across our county to multiple family homes, schools, interdisciplinary team meetings and assessments. While in my placement at the Children’s Division I found a definite passion for working with children and plan to continue my career and education in this direction.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Literature Reviews<\/h3>\n
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Braxton, Keonte and Weigart, Kalcie<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECTS ON CHILDREN RAISED IN DRUG OR ALCOHOL ADDICTED HOMES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Drug and Alcohol abuse has been a growing epidemic in our Greater Kansas City area, and with the rapid rate of growth it is beginning to show in our youth. This research is looking to gain deeper understanding of the perspective of parents who are practicing sobriety. The characteristics that are present in these family systems will be looked at using qualitative methods. Purposeful sampling techniques will be utilized along with intensive interview methods. Content analysis of the data will be conducted by this research team.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. MATT LOEHR<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Franks, Rachel & Richardson, Marissa<\/b>.\u00a0MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
When working on an inpatient adult mental health unit across the nation, you will often find a large burn out rate. We have learned that the mental health field can be a difficult place for a social worker to maintain employment. These setting bring high emotional exhaustion and high depersonalization rates. The staff deal with a stream of trauma, depression and negativity in their everyday work. Burnout can make working in a mental health unit less rewarding, interfere with the staff’s wellbeing and even undermine the quality of treatment the patients receive. We want to know the following: what are the characteristics present to work on an inpatient adult mental health unit? In our qualitative proposal we are wanting to interview social workers employed in inpatient mental health settings. We are going to interview staff from two different settings and will be utilizing an intensive technique. Through content analysis we want to examine reoccurring themes that are present in these transcribed interviews.
\nFaculty Sponsor: MATT LOEHR<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Jefferson Geornesha, Simmons Christy<\/b>.\u00a0BURNOUT,STRESS, AND SELF-CARE IN HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This paper will discuss burnout,stress, and self- care of hospital social workers. Social work is a tough field and research has shown that it has a very high burnout and stress rate.(Collins, 2005) This paper will focus on how stress and burnout are dealt with in the professional and personal lives of hospital social workers. There will be an emphasis on NICU;neonatal intensive care unit, social workers as well as other hospital social workers. We will be utilizing a Strengths Perspective in conducting our research. Our proposal is to interview in depth three or more social workers from three different hospital locations and in two different states.Our hope is to gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics present in hospital settings where social workers are viewed as successful in their respective areas.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR MATT LOEHR<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Clark, Victoria Talley, Antwanette<\/b>.\u00a0THE UNWANTED: AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our literature review explores how foster care placement correlates with a number of negative impacts on adolescents that “age out” of the system. We explored placement instability, child maltreatment, intergenerational transmission of child abuse, and independent living that causes problems while transitioning into adulthood. Utilizing a Strengths Perspective our research proposal will look at what are the characteristics present where adults have successfully transitioned out of foster care? Through in depth interviewing, and purposeful sampling we hope to point out the aspects of foster care or programs that these individuals saw as helpful. This exploratory study is being pursued so that we might gain a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of successful transition from foster care to adulthood.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. MATT LOEHR<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH MODERN LANGUAGES<\/h2>\n

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/h3>\n
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Gummelt, Stephanie<\/b>.\u00a0USE VS. UTILIZE: CORRECTNESS OR STATUS?<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This study explores the connotative and denotative uses of the words \ufffduse\ufffd and \ufffdutilize\ufffd. Arguably, these two words could be interchanged in various contexts and one could be eliminated altogether, but they have a distinct, even if it is slight, difference in definition. There is an appropriate usage for \ufffdutilize,\ufffd but a writer must choose this word carefully and with purpose. If the only defense and reasoning for choosing the word \ufffdutilize\ufffd over \ufffduse\ufffd is that the word conveys formality, this will cause an audience to be frustrated (especially an audience of writers).
\nFaculty Sponsor: KAYE ADKINS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Hall, Kristin<\/b>.\u00a0BEST PRACTICES FOR COMIC-STYLE INSTRUCTIONS IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
My paper explores strategies for creating effective comic-style instructions. Comic-style instructions are a relevant topic of conversation within the technical communication field. Many companies have even presented technical instructions in a comic-style format. Because of the increasing relevance and many benefits of comic-style instructions, I wanted to outline guidelines individuals could refer to if they were ever responsible for creating these types of instructions. By analyzing the design and layout of Howtoons, a popular step-by-step comic instruction series, I was able to provide concrete examples of practices to implement and avoid when creating comic-style instructions.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. KAYE ADKINS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Pendleton, Cami<\/b>.\u00a0USE OF TECHNICAL WRITING IN LOCALIZATION AND MARKETING RELEVANCE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This qualitative analysis examines localization and marketing relevance in iTunes\ufffd market. In this study, I compare and contrast methodologies used to target specific audiences and cultures, seeing how culture can be studied within a marketing context. I research the use of technical writing, localization, and marketing relevance by using iTunes\ufffd various international interfaces and delve into its translation and appearances. This study shows how technical writers communicate effectively to a specific audience \ufffd whether international or local \ufffd while taking into account the geographical and cultural factors into marketing relevance.
\nFaculty Sponsor: KAYE ADKINS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Dennis, Meranda<\/b>.\u00a0DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION RECOGNITION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
My poster is about how you take a document and \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\n\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\ntransform it into a digital document. \\r\\nFor \\\\r\\\\nexample, \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\nRoboHelp11 is a tool used \\r\\nto take \\\\r\\\\ndocuments and \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\nmake them easily \\r\\nread in topics \\\\r\\\\ninstead of a busy \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\ntext \\r\\ndocument. RoboHelp11 \\\\r\\\\nalso gives you the \\r\\n\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\nability to view the \\\\r\\\\ndocument in \\r\\ndifferent ways \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\nwith using mobile \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\ndevices. It explains the \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\ndifference \\r\\nbetween a \\\\r\\\\nwritten document vs a digital \\r\\n\\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\ndocument in \\\\r\\\\nterms of design and what \\r\\ndifferences \\\\\\\\r\\\\\\\\npeople \\\\r\\\\nlook for.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. KAY ADKINS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Literature Reviews<\/h3>\n
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Lundy, Samantha\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0EDITING:THE NEED TO KNOW FOR TECHNICAL WRITERS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Editing is often a field that is taken for granted by writers. Students preparing for their future careers are often unaware of the responsibilities that this career entails. There are specific skills that an editor must be able to hone to be successful. The purpose of my research was to inform young technical communicators the skills needed to be successful as a technical editor.
\nFaculty Sponsor: KAYE ADKINS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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McGrath, Taylor<\/b>.\u00a0UNITING THE POLICE FORCE WITH BLACK COMMUNITIES: AN ANALYSIS OF EFFECTIVE RHETORICAL STRATEGIES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Through analysis of situational context and rhetorical strategies the police force has used to date in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, it can be determined which strategies are successful and which should be improved upon.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. KAYE ADKINS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PE AND RECREATION<\/h2>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Roberts, Cooper; Rieth, Andrew, Chohon, Jordan<\/b>.\u00a0THE DIFFERENCE IN KNOWLEDGE 大象传媒 CONCUSSIONS COMPARING CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT COLLEGIATE ATHLETES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Concussions are a growing problem as an estimated 3.8 million sport-related concussions take place annually. Research suggests that in contact sports where concussions are more frequent, athletes may be more educated than non-contact sports where they are less frequent in regards to knowledge of concussion symptoms. However, little research has directly compared these athletes to determine knowledge differences. The purpose was to determine the difference in knowledge of concussions between contact and non-contact sport collegiate athletes. Participants were 47 NCAA Division II athletes and were comprised of 20 contact-sport athletes and 27 non-contact sport athletes. All participants completed a survey measuring general knowledge of concussion signs and symptoms, prevention, and recovery. Results indicated a significant group difference (t (45) =3.31, p<.002), indicating that contact sport athletes had higher general knowledge concerning concussions and symptoms.
\nFaculty Sponsor: WILLIAM RUSSELL<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Internship\/Practicum Experience<\/h3>\n
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Cairns, Melissa<\/b>.\u00a0ACE ADVENTURE RESORT INTERNSHIP<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This poster describes the internship I completed at Ace Adventure Resort in West Virginia. Ace is the largest outdoor adventure resort in North America, and while I spent my internship as a white water rafting guide, I also worked behind the scenes with management to learn what it takes to effectively run a large business. I was able to help organize large events like Ace\ufffds three day music festival as well as manage everyday tasks like creating work schedules. Working at Ace allowed me to take what I had learned in the classroom and apply it in the working world
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. OAKLEAF<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF HONORS<\/h2>\n

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/h3>\n
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Mills, Laine; Hoover, Cole; Mountain, Shane<\/b>.\u00a0GLOBAL AMPHIBIAN DECLINE SURVEY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our presentation reflects on a survey we conducted on students’ knowledge of global amphibian decline. It includes a brief background, methods, results, and suggestions on how to increase awareness on this important issue.
\nFaculty Sponsor: MARK MILLS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Literature Reviews<\/h3>\n
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Watson, Chris; Macwilliams, Jackson; Berten, Hunter<\/b>.\u00a0CHYTRID FUNGUS AND ITS IMPACTS ON AMPHIBIANS OF MISSOURI<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This poster will describe chytrid fungus and its effects on amphibian populations- in particular for amphibian populations in 大象传媒. The symptoms of chytridiomycosis will be discussed, why these symptoms are deadly to amphibians, how it affects the average individual, and the mortality rates of amphibians in affected areas with an emphasis on local populations.
\nFaculty Sponsor: MARK MILLS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING<\/h2>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Myers, Randi M.; Petit, Ashley M.; King, Kristin A.; Roell, Victoria R.;Black, Lauren N.<\/b>.\u00a0THE INFLUENCES OF PERSONALITY, AND COPING STRATEGIES ON OLDER PEOPLE??S ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The purpose was to exam the influences of coping strategies and personality on older people\ufffds anxiety and depression. There were 52 older people were recruited from community. The mean age was 68.48. The following variables had significant relationships with older people\ufffds anxiety: depression and emotional focused engagement coping. The following variables had significant relationships with older people\ufffds depression: emotional focused engagement coping and positive personality. The question 10 \ufffdI tend to blame myself\ufffd had significant positive relationships with Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation. The question 8 \ufffdI tackle the problem head on\ufffd had a significant negative relationship with Depression.
\nFaculty Sponsor: PI-MING YEH<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Pace, Rachel C.; Horn, Amy B.; Alonazi, Mona T.; King, Heather D.; Reeder, Megan D.\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0THE INFLUENCES OF FAMILY INTERACTION AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING ON THE OLDER PEOPLE DEPRESSION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The purpose of this study was to examine the influences of family interaction and spiritual well-being on the older people\ufffds anxiety and depression. The mean age was 68.48. Spiritual Well-being was the significant predictor of older people\ufffds anxiety. Higher score of spiritual well-being was found to predict decreasing older people\ufffds anxiety. Harsh Discipline Family Interaction and Spiritual Well-being were the significant predictors of older people\ufffds depression. Higher score of Spiritual Well-being was found to predict decreasing older people\ufffds depression. Higher score of Harsh Discipline by their Family was found to predict increasing the level of older people\ufffds depression.
\nFaculty Sponsor: PI-MING YEH<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Makenzie Ramsey, Angel Sands, Brenna Smith, Kara Streebin<\/b>.\u00a0THE BENEFITS OF DOG THERAPY ON VETERANS WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that results from traumatic exposure. It is significantly common, especially amongst war veterans. Animal therapy has been used for several years to assist individuals with disabilities; there is increasing evidence on the use of dog therapy to improve mental health symptoms, however, there is limited empirical evidence supporting this area of interest currently. Evidence suggests that contact and connection with animals, dogs in particular, can be effective in regulating negative hormone release during these times of crisis. This discovery can help us understand why dog therapy could be effective in providing long term support for our soldiers.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JULIE BALDWIN<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Literature Reviews<\/h3>\n
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Allington, Stacie; Chilton, Kimberly; King, Shannon<\/b>.\u00a0LIFE AFTER ZIKA: MEDICAL CARE OF NEONATES BORN AFTER AN INTRAUTERINE ZIKA INFECTION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Using the ACE star model, a systematic review of Zika was performed identifying the implications of an intrauterine infection on neonates and healthcare requirements to treat complications. Possible complications include microcephaly, cerebral calcifications, hydrocephalus; and vision and auditory abnormalities. Diagnostics include head circumference measurement; cranial imaging and pressure monitoring techniques; ultrasonography; and developmental, neurological, and ophthalmic evaluations. Neonates require an interdisciplinary team including a neurologist, ophthalmologist, audiologist, endocrinologist; and speech, physical, and occupational therapist. Suggestions for improving healthcare outcomes include advanced screening for all neonates born to areas with active Zika infections, development of a vaccine, and improved practice integration.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JILL MORSBACH<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Allington, Stacie; Chilton, Kimberly; King, Shannon<\/b>.\u00a0LIFE AFTER ZIKA: MEDICAL CARE OF NEONATES BORN AFTER AN INTRAUTERINE ZIKA INFECTION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Using the ACE star model, a systematic review of Zika was performed identifying the implications of an intrauterine infection on neonates and healthcare requirements to treat complications. Possible complications include microcephaly, cerebral calcifications, hydrocephalus; and vision and auditory abnormalities. Diagnostics include head circumference measurement; cranial imaging and pressure monitoring techniques; ultrasonography; and developmental, neurological, and ophthalmic evaluations. Neonates require an interdisciplinary team including a neurologist, ophthalmologist, audiologist, endocrinologist; and speech, physical, and occupational therapist. Suggestions for improving healthcare outcomes include advanced screening for all neonates born to areas with active Zika infections, development of a vaccine, and improved practice integration.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JILL MORSBACH<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Augur, Emily Hargis,Karrie Mitchum,Amy Stauffer,Nancy Thompson,Rebecca Schultz,Michele\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0COMPASSION FATIGUE AMONG NURSES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Abstract The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to measure the prevalence of compassion fatigue using the ProQOL 5 survey among licensed nurses in Northwest 大象传媒. This study determined if age range, length of experience in nursing, and gender influenced compassion fatigue. Surveys were distributed to a sample of convenience (n=120) with a response rate of 119 (99.17%). The participants of the study were primarily female (n=104, 87.39%), male (n=15, 12.61%), 18-35 years old (n=51, 42.86%), >36 years old (n=68, 57.14%), <5 years in practice (n=47, 39.50%), 5-15 years in practice (n=42, 35.29%) and >15 years in practice (n=30, 25.21%). Overall, the results of this study showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between gender, age or years of practice related to compassion fatigue (p=.05) indicating that all nurses are at risk for compassion fatigue.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CRYSTAL HARRIS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Bashor,Katie Bamfield,Lani Coats,Kaylea Bryant,Heaven<\/b>.\u00a0NURSES’ BURNOUT SYNDROME<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The nursing profession requires great demand on the nurse from nursing school until they retire. After a nurse is exposed to this stressful environment for too long the nurse can experience \ufffdburnout syndrome\ufffd. Burnout syndrome is defined as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that occurs when work environments are continuously overwhelming (Fradelos 2014). Organizations are coming to terms with this and are working towards preventing it. Co Workers are encouraged to talk to each other about their work and go to conferences about burnout. These interventions are being started at healthcare facilities as it continues to spread.
\nFaculty Sponsor: HEATHER KENDALL<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Cluck, Katie; Corkery, Kelsey; Harr, Carsyn; Glover, Matthew<\/b>.\u00a0OBTAINING HEALTH INFORMATION AS AN OLDER ADULT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The goal of this study is to recommend guidelines that give suggestions to change current practice and the research that is used for elderly to evaluate their health care knowledge to improve their health care status. With having the adequate amount of information, elderly can maintain a healthy lifestyle and live independently. Health care providers must promote sufficient communication among patients, so they are comprehending their own health. Information transmitted must be current, accurate, pertain to the individual’s needs, be given by authorities who are experienced professionals, and from credible sources.
\nFaculty Sponsor: MACHELLE SKINNER, MSN, RN, CEN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Goodall, Crystal, Heckman, Sara, Jones, Jessica & Pflugradt, Hannah<\/b>.\u00a0DELAYING CHILDHOOD VACCINES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Scheduled vaccinations lower the chances of mortality rates from infectious diseases. \ufffdWhen children are not administered vaccinations according to the recommended schedule, they not only fail to receive timely protection from preventable diseases at a time when they are most vulnerable, but also increase their risk of never fully completing the vaccination course.\ufffd(Guerra, 2007). We will identifying reasons why parents delay vaccinations. These reasons can include; the timing in which the parents receive the vaccination information, parent preferences, illnesses, premature infant guidelines, social media, the fear that vaccinations are linked to autism and where the parent education comes from.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JILL MORSBACH<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Franklin, Kat, Harris, Jill, Shepherd, Malinda<\/b>.\u00a0SELF NEGLECT IN GERIATRIC POPULATIONS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This analysis of previously documented investigations into the influencing factors that produce self-neglect in the elderly demonstrates there are several causes that lead elders to become self-neglecting and how to mitigate the disorder. Self-neglect is poorly defined and limited in research to help eradicate the problem. The articles that were reviewed had a general theme for a definition of self-neglect as behaviors that may be caused by a mental or physical inability to provide oneself with the basic needs of food, shelter, good hygiene and a safe environment, thus creating an endangerment of their own health and mortality. The study utilized both the secondary and primary methods of data collection whereby desk research was carried out. Examination of the literature shows there are numerous factors that contribute to self-neglect with the predominate factors being cognitive impairment, social isolation, depression, financial challenges, and old age. This phenomenon is increasing healthcare cost, increasing mortality rate for these individuals and is in urgent need of further research to educate the healthcare system and find a resolution.
\nFaculty Sponsor: GRETCHEN QUENDSTEDT-MOE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Hayes, Allie;Campbell,Mikaela; Albright, Nik; Barron, Hannah; Jones, Kyra<\/b>.\u00a0MUSIC FOR THE MIND<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Music therapy is one method used with patients to help minimize depression and anxiety in older adults. Music expresses ideas and emotions through melody and rhythm and is something people can relate to. Case studies were done to collect data and evaluate the effects of music therapy on the older adult population depression and anxiety. In these studies, the John Hopkins model is used to help nurses make good healthcare decisions. Findings collected from the studies could help implement a non-pharmacological method that could benefit the quality of life of nursing home residents in all clinical settings.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CRISTI CAMPBELL<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY<\/h2>\n

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/h3>\n
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Arthur, Kate; Hernandez, Beth; Sanders, Jasmine; Shellenberger, Jordan; Snelling, Crystal; Walter, Jessie<\/b>.\u00a0HOW PERSONALITY OF PARENTS AFFECTS INFORMATION SEEKKNG<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our purpose is to explore how information-seeking behavior of parents with young children relates to personality types. We analyzed results from three surveys: The Big Five Personality survey, information-seeking survey, and demographics survey. Fifty-one parents from Northwest 大象传媒 have completed this survey. Multiple linear regression was used to predict participants\ufffd wanting information about nutrition based on their personality characteristics. A significant regression (F (1, 42) = 4.64, p< .05) with an R2 of .102. The correlation of -.32 (p< .01) indicates that participants lower in agreeableness searched for more information about nutrition. Mixed-design ANOVAs with parent age (2 levels) and parent education (2 levels) and within-subject\ufffds information type (5), information source (5), and ways to acquire information (5) found no significant between-subject\ufffds effects. All three analyses showed significant within-subjects effects. We will present a chart showing these differences. Our target audience were parents of young children. Majority of our participants were middle class, Caucasian mothers. Further research is recommended to explore how and what parents want to know for early childhood education by demographics and whether personality plays a role in information-seeking.
\nFaculty Sponsor: TEDDI DEKA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Arthur, Kate; Hernandez; Beth; Sanders, Jasmine; Shellenberger; Snelling, Crystal; Walter, Jessie<\/b>.\u00a0HOW PERSONALITY OF PARENTS AFFECTS INFORMATION SEEKING ABSTRACT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In conjunction with the Education Empowers Early Childhood Action Team, we explored what types of information parents of young children want to know, how they seek it, and who they turn to as resources. We also looked at their personalities and whether this changed how much information they sought. Using mixed-design ANOVAs (n = 51), we found that parents wanted to know most about kindergarten readiness, used Google as a search source, and preferred receiving information from medical professionals. There were some differences in information-seeking with agreeableness and extroversion levels.
\nFaculty Sponsor: TEDDI DEKA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Jamison Koethe, Jordan Shellenberger, Jasmine Sanders, Beth Hernandez, Kate Arthur<\/b>.\u00a0HOW PERSONALITY OF PARENTS AFFECTS INFORMATION SEEKING\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our purpose is to explore how information-seeking behavior of parents with young children relates to personality types. We analyzed results from three surveys: The Big Five Personality survey, information-seeking survey, and demographics survey. Fifty-one parents from Northwest 大象传媒 have completed this survey. Multiple linear regression was used to predict participants\ufffd wanting information about nutrition based on their personality characteristics. A significant regression (F (1, 42) = 4.64, p< .05) with an R 2 of .102. The correlation of -.32 (p< .01) indicates that participants lower in agreeableness searched for more information about nutrition. Mixed-design ANOVAs with parent age (2 levels) and parent education (2 levels) and within- subject\ufffds information type (5), information source (5), and ways to acquire information (5) found no significant between- subject\ufffds effects. All three analyses showed significant within- subjects effects. We will present a chart showing these differences. Our target audience were parents of young children. Majority of our participants were middle class, Caucasian mothers. Further research is recommended to explore how and what parents want to know for early childhood education by demographics and whether personality plays a role in information-seeking. Keywords Personality, Parents, Information-Seeking, Children, Big Five
\nFaculty Sponsor: TEDDI DEKA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Sylvara, Ashley; Wikowski, Addie; Tieman, Kristen<\/b>.\u00a0VIOLENCE AND THE ACQUIRED CAPABILITY FOR SUICIDE IN MALE PRISONERS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This study explored the relationship between having a violent index crime (Yes or No) and the Acquired Capability for suicide in incarcerated men. Data were utilized from 343 male prisoners. Results yielded no significant differences in any aspect of Acquired Capability between the two groups, except that participants convicted of exclusively non-violent crimes had higher Spectator Enjoyment of Violence subscale scores than those with violent crimes. These results suggest that being a perpetrator of violence does not build acquired capability, and that having been convicted of a violent crime may not be an ideal indicator of suicide risk.
\nFaculty Sponsor: MANDRACCHIA, JON<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Autumn Waite, Abby Blackwell, Jessica McCoy, Melissa Rowlison, Tyler Hampton<\/b>.\u00a0VALIDITY OF SELF REPORT OF VIDEO GAMING EXPERTISE.<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
There is an abundance of video game research based on participants self- report. We wondered if the number of hours of play represented expertise. We engaged participants in playing a first person shooter game (Call of Duty: Black Ops). Participants played three sessions with increasing difficulty. They took a spatial cognition test, reported the number of hours they played per week and then rated their own video gaming expertise. The findings suggest that both self-report of expertise and the number of hours played per week are reliable in defining an video game playing expertise.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. L. JO ELLIOTT<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Waite, Autumn, Kriebs, Kathryn, Blackwell, Abby, McCoy, Jessica, Rowlison, Melissa, Hampton, Tyler<\/b>.\u00a0VALIDITY OF SELF REPORT OF VIDEO GAMING EXPERTISE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
There is an abundance of video game research based on participants self- report. We wondered if the number of hours of play represented expertise. We engaged participants in playing a first person shooter game (Call of Duty: Black Ops). Participants played three sessions with increasing difficulty. They took a spatial cognition test, reported the number of hours they played per week and then rated their own video gaming expertise. The findings suggest that both self-report of expertise and the number of hours played per week are reliable in defining an video game playing expertise.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. L. JO ELLIOTT<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

96 submissions listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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BIOLOGY<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHEMISTRY<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CRIMINAL JUSTICE\/LEGAL STUDIES\/SOCIAL WORK<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ENGLISH MODERN LANGUAGES<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HEALTH PE AND RECREATION<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HONORS<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NURSING<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PSYCHOLOGY<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ANALYTICAL PAPER\/ANALYSIS<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EMPIRICAL<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
INTERNSHIP<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LITERATURE REVIEW<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>