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Program for the Spring 2015 Multidisciplinary Research Day<\/h2>\n
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DEPARTMENT OF ART<\/h2>\n

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/h3>\n
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Bush, Mark<\/b>.\u00a0UNDERSTANDING EXIBITIONS AND HOW THEY WORK IN THE ART WORLD<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
As a art student at 大象传媒 I have not yet acquired any professional experience as an artist. Through my independent research I will discover the importance of exhibitions and art shows. Most artist curriculum vitae’s (CV\ufffds) and Resumes consist mainly of exhibitions they have been featured in, which leads me to believe acceptance to various exhibitions is what qualifies an individual as a professional artist, which is in conjunction with Arthur Danto\ufffds theory of art. my hypotheses are as follows; 1) Exhibitions promote networking 2) Provide the artist understanding of acceptable art allowing an individual to produce better work and 3) Enhances professional presentation. The three methods I will use to acquire data will be; 1) applying to competitions 2) interviewing professional artist and 3) directed reading related to exhibitions.
\nFaculty Sponsor: J. NEIL LAWLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Literature Reviews<\/h3>\n
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Jamie Lynch, Mike Euler, Heather Seever<\/b>.\u00a0MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Our group did a review over the 大象传媒 Department of Natural Resources. We worked together to research the department in detail to put together a PowerPoint for our class and then put together our poster to show at MNRD.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY<\/h2>\n

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/h3>\n
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Virginia Williams, Jordan Meyer, Bradley Davidson<\/b>.\u00a0IMPACT OF MICROWAVE AND BOILED H2O ON COMMERCIAL GRASS SEED\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
With the dawn of the digital age, microwave sickness and microwave induced symptoms are a heated topic. A particular focus of this concern is on microwave exposure, for example the effect of cell phones and radio towers on human health. However, there is limited research on residual effects of microwave heating on water and food. Due to a lack of information on this topic, we decided we would run this experiment and see what results we could gather and add to the pool of research on this topic. Results were inconsistent, some experiments found the microwave water had a negative effect on the plants, while others found no effect on the plant. We decided to test for ourselves what effect microwave water would have on the growth of plants. To do this we set up an experiment with a control using tap water, water boiled on a hot plate, and water boiled in a microwave. We used a commercially available grass seed, as grass is a very hardy plant, and for the microwaved water to have an impact on the grass there would have to be a profound effect on the water.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. C. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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(Miller, Amanda) (Lichtenegger,Ryan)<\/b>.\u00a0BIO355 MINIPROJECT: WATER WORKS QUARRY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The survey of Water Works Quarry at Sun Ridge Conservation area in St. Joseph, 大象传媒 was done with 大象传媒 Department of Conservation (MDC) on March 6th, 2015. The MDC wished to confirm the use of the Quarry by the order Chiroptera (bats) and to find out if White-nose Syndrome has made it to that part of the state of 大象传媒. The original entrance to the water work quarry was closed with dynamite to prevent vandals from getting into the quarry, but a recent sinkhole has made reentry possible. This is the first time people have been in this cave for research. While at the Water Works Quarry, we did a survey and took data on bat roost sites to compare natural caves with the man made quarry. We compared roosting habitats between bats in Mud cave and the bats in the Water works Quarry using Dr. Ashley\ufffds data set.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID C. ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Burkart, Adam and Way, Corvette<\/b>.\u00a0BIO 355 MINIPROJECT\/QUANTITATIVE CARROL CAVE FISH STUDY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
study of the southern cavefish, Typhlichthyssubterraneus,in Carroll Cave, Camdenton, MO, over approximately eight years (2007-2015) has provided much data on abundance, length, and habitat conditions for this species of conservation concern. During our visits to Carroll Cave, we have recorded cavefish data according to stream segments within the cave. Observed fish were carefully approached and a plastic millimeter ruler was used to estimate total body length. No fish were captured or harmed during the study. We recorded habitat conditions that included water flow, depth, and siltation. We determined a substrate signature based on the relative frequency of stream substrate type.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Yehle Rix, Jessica; Cox, Dillon<\/b>.\u00a0TUMBLING CREEK CAVE ANTROBIA STUDY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The federally listed endangered Tumbling Creek Cavesnail, Antrobia culveri, is endemic to a single cave (Tumbling Creek Cave) in southern 大象传媒. A monitoring protocol utilizing ceramic unglazed tiles was initiated in 2006 to document snail populations in an area of the cave that was isolated from the main tourist trail of this significant cave system. A set of 16 tiles (20cm X 20cm) was placed at each of two stations within the cave. Station 1 was upstream of Station 2 and was adjacent to an important roost site for gray bats (Myotis grisescens). Twenty-two visits to the sampling stations have been completed in the last nine years. The maximum number of Antrobia observed on a tile was 9 individuals. The mean number of snails (10.47, sd=9.82) observed per visit to Station 1 was significantly greater than the mean number of snails (2.43, sd=3.41) observed per visit to Station 2 (Independent Samples T-test, p=0.05). We also found that an epigean snail, (Physa sp) was found more frequently on the tiles at Station 2 compared to Station 1 although the difference was not significant (Independent Samples T-test, p=0.05). We noticed no significant difference among the mean number of snails per tile when evaluated across seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter).
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Empirical Projects<\/h3>\n
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Allen, Tyler Harris, Dakota Herner, Shelby Miller, Chelsea Walling, Spencer<\/b>.\u00a0DOES CHEWING GUM AFFECT YOUR HEART RATE?<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The purpose of this experiment was to test whether or not certain types of gum affect your heart rate more or less. We had 3 individuals chew three different types of gum for a total of 30 min. Our results show that there wasn\ufffdt a specific trend for any certain type of gum but during the last 15 min the heart rates of all 3 individuals were significantly higher. \\r\\n
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Ashley, Devin, Campbell, Tess, Fierst, Jasmine, Owens, Nichole, Davidson, Abby<\/b>.\u00a0SUGAR CONSUMPTION BY VARIOUS YEAST STRAINS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Fermentation is the process of converting sugar into energy. This can be measured by one aspect of the process called attenuation. Attenuations is the conversion of sugar into ethanol and can be measured using a Hydrometer, which measures a difference in density between pure water and sugar water. Water has a specific gravity of 1.000 while beer is between 1.015 and 1.005. By checking the specific gravity, we were able to see the rate in fermentation between the different yeast strains.
\nFaculty Sponsor: BARTA, CSENGELE<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Austin, Danielle, Cosgrove, Kerrigann, Doolan, Lindsay, and Stegall, Holly<\/b>.\u00a0MAGIC BALLOONS\u00a0<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Bread is able to rise because yeast reacts with sugar to form carbon dioxide. We tested to see if greater amounts of sugar would create a greater amount of carbon dioxide. We filled four flasks with 20 g of yeast and various amounts of table sugar to see which would produce more gas to fill a balloon.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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(Badger, Kelsey) (Parker, Joshua) (Muller, Brittany)<\/b>.\u00a0EFFECTS OF COMMON BEVERAGES ON PH OF STOMACH ACID<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Stomach acid is composed of hydrochloric acid, and its job is to break down food and drinks. We wanted to know if one could adjust their stomach acidity by what they drink. A normal value of stomach acid is 2 which is very acidic. By adding beverages to stomach acid we thought it would raise the acidity even more. This could help us by preventing ulcers and acid reflux
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Bartlett, Jenice; Seever, Heather; Scott, Erin<\/b>.\u00a0OAK MARCESCENCE IN MISSOURI: AN ECO-PHYSIOLOGY STUDY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Most leaves abscise from deciduous trees in autumn. A zone of distinct cells with weakened cell walls, called abscission layer forms near the base of the leaf’s petiole, which breaks during abscission. Abscission is controlled by the concerted interaction of plant hormones. However, in some deciduous species, like oaks the abscission layer does not form until spring, referred to as marcescence. Though the retained leaves may deter grazing herbivores and protect nascent buds in the spring, delayed leaf shedding negatively impacts litter formation and nutrient cycling. Despite its ecological relevance, the eco-physiology and environmental controls over marcescence are not yet understood.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Bonifas, Seth; Pottebaum, Salena; McKenzie, Josh; Sanders, Brenna<\/b>.\u00a0FERMENTATION RATES OF DIFFERENT RATES<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In this experiment, we tested the yeast fermentation rates of various fruits (apples and strawberries) vs. a control group sample of glucose over a ten minute period. We found that the apple sample produced just as much CO2 as the glucose sample, whereas the strawberries produced much less over the same time period. This leads us to conclude that apples contain much more sugar than strawberries.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Carr, Mariah, Donaldson, Andrew, McNutt, Tori<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF PH ON THE ACTIVITY OF THE ENZYME CATALASE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a well-known cytotoxin produced by cellular metabolism, and accumulation of it can cause cell death (Keefe and Thibodeau,, 2005). In nearly all living organisms, the enzyme catalase is used to break down hydrogen peroxide into water (H2O) and molecular oxygen (O2), which can be safely disposed of. Many enzymes function at optimal levels under certain conditions, some related to pH. This investigation tested the activity of the enzyme catalase at pH levels 4, 7, and 10. Our results indicated that as pH increased, so did the activity of catalase.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Laura Kukuc, Naim Muhammad, Haylee Nichols, Kylie Tompkins<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON PROTEIN DENATURATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Proteins have a specific three-dimensional structure that determines their specific function. Abnormal conditions, such as exposure to high temperatures or changes in pH can disrupt the structure of the proteins and prevent the proteins from performing their normal functions. To determine the effect of temperature on protein denaturation (structure disruption), an experiment was conducted in which bovine serum albumin was exposed to various temperatures for ten minutes and were then centrifuged to settle the denatured proteins. Following treatment, the samples were treated with an indicator for proteins and were tested in a spectrometer to find the absorbency which would indicate how much protein was still present. The results were inconclusive and could be indicative of protein re-naturation or the temperature changes were not extreme enough to denature the proteins.
\nFaculty Sponsor: BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Lucas, Nicole; Hoppe, Jacob; Jackson, Anne<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON CO2 PRODUCTION WITH YEAST<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
For our investigation, we attempted to determine whether there was an optimal temperature for the rate of fermentation by yeast. We tested four temperatures, and found that low temperatures resulted in little fermentation and high temperatures completely denatured the enzymes and prohibited fermentation.
\nFaculty Sponsor: BARTA, CS<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Jamie Lynch, Kyle Buhman, Joey Evert, and Matt Steinlage<\/b>.\u00a0MORPHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF TOMATO PLANTS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
We decided to do our plant morphology project on tomato plants. We wanted to plant four different types of tomato plants and study them as they grew to see if there is any significant difference in the height and leaf length between the different types of tomato plants. Our Hypothesis was that the tomato plants will all start out the same and as they grow their characteristics would change and they would start to differ from each other morphologically and there would be a significant difference between the plants in height and leaf length.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Mahl,Steven Ishmael,Colten Wilson,Riley<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON YEAST FERMENTATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This poster presents the effect of temperature on fermentation using yeast. It compares the temperatures of ice water, room temperature, optimal temperature, and boiling temperature.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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(Mantlo,Drew) (Kellam,Jami)<\/b>.\u00a0TEMPERATURE FACTORS IN SMALLIN CIVIL WAR CAVE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In this study we will be reviewing the abiotic factors of cave system. Including the time of year related to temperature, Distance in the cave relative to temperature, relative humidity in comparison to distance in the cave and temperature related to relative humidity. Caves tend to have a relatively constant temperature once you have reached the zone of constant temperature, before then the temperature can vary according to season. Another factor, that we will not be directly covering, that can affect a caves temperature is the way this it is facing and how the entrance is in relation to the cave. Because of this we believe that closer to the entrance there will be more of a difference in temperature over the seasons and as we get further into the cave there will be less of a change. Also we believe that as temperature goes up that the relative humidity will go down and that the further into the cave the higher the relative humidity.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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McCulley, Jonathan; Luna, Ben; ringler, keith ; Reeves, Dalton; Sanders Zach<\/b>.\u00a0RHYDRATION OF BRYOPHYTE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In our experiment we tested different aqueous solutions to identify the best to rehydrate a dehydrated bryophyte in the form of sheet moss.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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McNutt, Tori, Routh, Bille<\/b>.\u00a0BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
This is a poster over a presentation on the Bureau of Land Management. This highlights responsibilities, partnerships, and missions for the organization.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Moore, Kerry; Moore, Mary; Davidson, Mary<\/b>.\u00a0PRESENCE OF AMMONIA IN HAMBURGER MEAT<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Ammonia gas is often used to clean E Coli. bacteria from hamburger meat than can be found at fast food restaurants and grocery stores. The ammonia gas is used to clean the E. Coli bacteria off the parts of meat that were once considered too dangerous for human consumption. We conducted an experiment to test the presence of ammonia in a cheap, pre-packaged ground hamburger from bulk; and also ground sirloin hamburger from Hy-Vee’s fresh meat counter. The purpose of this experiment was to determine if the ?alleged? fresh ground sirloin is, in fact, ground AT Hy-Vee (as opposed to ground at a factory elsewhere). If it is ground at Hy-Vee then there would be no E coli in the hamburger being masked by an ammonia bath.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Prygon, Josh, Lalli, Mason, Bishop, Deric, Krigbaum, Logan<\/b>.\u00a0YEAST FERMENTATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Investigate levels of CO2 production when glucose is fermented by different types of bakers yeast (instant yeast and active yeast) at different temperatures.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Seward Kat, Svay Maranny ,Watson Danni, Rabe Christopher<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECT OF VARIOUS ANTACIDS ON HOMO SAPIENS?? STOMACH MODELS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The purpose of the experiment is to determine whether various antacid products neutralize .1 M HCl at different rates. The experiment is an apparatus modelling the environment of the Homo sapien stomach. The process used to obtain empirical data (pH measurements) was through a calibrated pH micro-lab when adding 100 mL of each antacid into a solution of HCl.
\nFaculty Sponsor: BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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(Smith, Toby)(Gunn, Brady)(Williams, Gage)(Umphery, Avery)(Lybarger, Lindsey)<\/b>.\u00a0THE EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE ON DAPHNIA HEARTRATE<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Using daphnia as our test organism we observed the effects that water temperature had on it?s hear rate. Through our test we proved that a moderate, ?room temperature? was most suitable for the daphnia because they maintained a stable and constant heart rate at that temperature. At more extreme temperatures the heart rate was sporadic and ultimately led to death. Aquatic temperatures should be regulated so that the aquatic life can thrive in it?s natural environment.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Stalker, Jasmine; Green, Jessie; Foster, Jessica<\/b>.\u00a0MINERAL TOXICITY ON GLYCINE MAX<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The propose of this experiment was to test how contaminants in the soil can affect the over all growth and health of certain plants. We decided to use soybeans as our plant since here in 大象传媒 they are one of the most important crops grown in the state. We decided to use Iron and Trace Elements as our contaminates because they are commonly found at higher levels in the farmland in the Midwest.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CSENGELE BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Turner, Justin<\/b>.\u00a0JUST-IN-TIME MICROSCOPY<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The need to easily photograph or video record specimens under a microscope using any smartphone was answered by the Just-In-Time adapter. Using microscopes that 大象传媒 already had, the adapter enabled a user to easily photograph with his or her smartphone what was seen under the microscope\ufffds lens. The adapter simply holds the smartphone up to the microscope in a specific orientation so that the smartphone\ufffds camera is directly lined up with the microscope\ufffds ocular lens. By doing this, the specimen that the microscope is focused on is seen on the smartphone\ufffds screen.
\nFaculty Sponsor: ECKDAHL<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Warriner, Kiley; Ruppert,Teyonna; Gossen, Alyssa; Singleton, Angel<\/b>.\u00a0EFFECT OF PH ON FERMENTATION<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
In the following experiment we tested the effects of pH on the rate of fermentation. We found that the pH of the environment does in fact effect the rate of fermentation and we also found that the neutral environment did not appear to be the most ideal. A slightly acidic or basic environment appeared to result in a higher rate of fermentation.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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West, Lauran Lord, Jeremy<\/b>.\u00a0THE VARIATIONS IN SIZE OF THE BRISTLY CAVEFISH (CAMBARUS SETOSUS) ACCORDING TO GENDER<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
The Bristly Cave crayfish (Cambarus setosus<\/i>) is a troglobitic species found in the Springfield Plateau of 大象传媒. Crayfish from Smallin Civil War Cave were collected and observed. Several measurements were taken including, but not limited to, total body length, body mass, and the lengths of each pincer. Gender was also recorded. Analyses were conducted to determine if the males had larger measurements of these three factors. The tests allowed for the conclusion that females were actually presenting the larger data.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Historical Papers<\/h3>\n
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Alycia Packham, Corvette Way<\/b>.\u00a0PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM: A HISTORICAL REVIEW<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Plasmodium falciparum is a mosquito born parasite that causes the most deadly strain of Malaria. Throughout history Plasmodium falciparum has caused decline in productivity around the world and taken human lives. This parasite has affected many cultures, but mainly 3rd world countries and tropical areas. This research entails the historical significance of Plasmodium falciparum and the epidemiology associated with this parasite, and the prevention of Malaria in cultures with high Plasmodium outbreaks.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Banks, Kristin Arbuckle, Derek<\/b>.\u00a0A HISTORICAL REVIEW OF\u00a0NAEGLERIA FOWLERI<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Naegleria<\/i>\u00a0is a genus of protozoa that causes rare-but severe- brain infections. Only one species infects humans:\u00a0Naegleria fowleri<\/i>, the subject of this review. An amoebic parasite, it likes warm, freshwater environments and can be found around the world. It is the culprit behind amoebic meningitis, an acute illness that causes headaches, fever, stiff neck, swelling of the brain, and ultimately death. With a fatality rate of nearly 100%, drugs such as amphotericin B have had little effect, but recent studies have indicated the antibacterial azythromyocin shows a lot of promise. There have been several outbreaks over the years, mostly due to damage to public water supplies or lack of proper water treatment. The latter plays a bigger role in third world countries, especially those where nasal cleansing is a common religious practice. The purpose of this review is to provide educational information on this deadly parasite, and bring about more awareness on how to prevent or identify an infection.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Bennett, Peyton<\/b>.\u00a0A HISTORICAL REVIEW OF TAENIA SAGINATA<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Taenia saginata, also known as beef tapeworm, is a parasitic worm capable of infecting humans. A Taenia saginata infection is known as Taeniasis and results in many symptoms that may be difficult to associate with a tapeworm infection as many of these symptoms are common for several other illnesses. The symptoms associated with Taeniasis include diarrhea, flatulence, weight loss, cramps, verminous intoxication, and appendicitis. However, the passing of the proglottids in the stool is a distinct symptom that leads to diagnosis. This parasite is worldwide in distribution and effects those communities that raise grazing animals such as cows or pigs. Humans may be infected by consumption of undercooked meat containing the cysticercus larva of this parasite. The most effective treatment for a Taenia saginata infection is the drug niclosimide.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Cormode, Mallori and Davis, Courtney<\/b>.\u00a0A HISTORICAL REVIEW OF ENTAMOEBA COLI<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Entamoeba coli, a protozoan intestinal amoeba, inhabit the large intestines but are harmless in most individuals. Contaminated food, water and fomites with mature cysts are the major source of infection. They are heavily populated in cosmopolitan areas all over the world but become specifically concentrated in warm, tropical regions with low hygiene or no access to clean drinking water and proper sewage systems. Metronidazole and Tinidazole are common drugs used to treat infections that cause pathology and exhibit symptoms such as diarrhea. Increased community hygiene is the best way to control the spread of this parasite and education about the lifecycle and how it is spread could also impact the transmission and infection rate.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Dantas,Vinicius.Nunez,Alejandra<\/b>.\u00a0HISTORICAL REVIEW OF LEISHMANIA BRAZILIENSIS<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a human non-life- threatening disease caused by the transmission of the parasite Leishmania braziliensis by the bite of a sand fly (Glossina). Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an endemic neglected disease in the tropics, neotropics of Africa and America and in the deserts in western Asia. The common symptoms of CL are localized lesions. However, the clinical manifestations could vary in range from small cutaneous nodules to gross mucosal tissue destruction. Diagnosis of this disease is through clinical, epidemiological, laboratory characteristics, and microscopic examination of the affected tissues. Multiple treatments have been applied to cure CL and the more commons are amphotericn B and Metronizol. CL control can be achieved through education, vector control, and treatment of infected people.
\nFaculty Sponsor: ASHLEY,DAVID<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Ferbet, Alek Jameson, Daniel<\/b>.\u00a0SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Schistosomiasis is a type of helminthiasis, a neglected tropical disease, caused by the parasite Schistosoma mansoni. S. mansoni grow from an ova to a worm up to 1 cm in length. Schistosomiasis can come in the form of an acute or chronic disease. The drug of choice to treat Schistosoma mansoni is Praziquantel. Primary modes of transmission of Schistosoma mansoni consist of night soil, dependence on water and reservoir hosts. Schistosomiasis was discovered in 1852 when Theodor Bulharz, while working in Egypt, discovered a parasite responsible for urinary schistosomiasis.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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(Fine, Megan) (Kirkendoll, Shelbie)<\/b>.\u00a0ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA HISTORICAL REVIEW<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Entamoeba histolytica is primarily an intestinal parasite found in low income countries with poor community sanitation. The amoeba has two primary life cycle stages; a trophozoite and cyst. Infections are caused by ingestion of the cyst form in contaminated food, water, or surfaces. Symptoms of histolytica infections include fever, headaches, localized pain, and gastrointestinal distress. Severe secondary infections due to wandering trophozoites cause dysentery and a prolapsed rectum. One way to diagnose infections is by stool examination. Treatment includes Metronidazole and Tinidazole. Possible preventions of transmission are educating the community and interference with the transmission cycle of the parasite.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Goodroad, Sam Filley, Joe<\/b>.\u00a0GIARDIA LAMBLIA HISTORICAL REVIEW<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Giardiasis; a parasitic flagellate protozoan caused disease is one of the most widespread parasitic based diseases across the globe. According to the Center for Disease Control, (CDC) approximately 33% of people in developing countries have been infected with giardiasis. It is also the most common parasite caused intestinal disease in the United States in humans, with 19,927 reported cases in 2010. Giardiasis is a preventable and treatable disease, with the most potent weapon being education to individuals in endemic regions and in higher risk categories, (i.e. children).
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Grieshaber, Brandon<\/b>.\u00a0A HISTORICAL REVIEW: NIGHT SOIL<\/i>.<\/dt>\n
Around the world, a common practice of using human feces as fertilizer is used, especially in developing countries. This practice is commonly referred to as Night Soil, and presents an alternative agricultural method of fertilization in low-economic communities, who may otherwise be unable to use contemporary methods or standards of commercial fertilizer. Due to the nature of Night Soil this poses a health risk for many individuals who require the use of fertilization, as Night Soil harbors a diversity of parasitic organism known to cause human infection. Common to the ecology of Night Soil are various species of helminths, protozoa, and bacteria, each known to cause serious illness. The aim of this project is to provide an historical review of Night Soil and the parasitic infections common to the use of this fertilization practice.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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McCrerey, Stefanie Hayes, Kaleigh<\/b>.\u00a0THE HISTORIC REVIEW OF\u00a0TAENIA SOLIUM.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Taenia solium, also known as the Pork Tapeworm was first recorded in history in 1500 B.C. It is known to be one of the earliest known parasites. It is a flat ribbon like tapeworm found everywhere but very high in Mexico, Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Spain, and Portugal.\u00a0Taenia solium\u00a0can cause intestinal and neurological disorders. It can be diagnosed by the eggs found in a stool sample. The treatment is with anthelmintic drugs such as Praziquantel or surgery. To prevent being infected make sure to cook meat thoroughly and treat patients with the infection.
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Seevers, Jacob and Haynes, Michael\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0HISTORICAL REVIEW OF CHAGAS DISEASE.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Trypanosoma cruzi are the cause of the Chagas disease or American trypanosomiasis, which is endemic to areas of South America. The history around Trypanosoma cruzi is a rich one with Carlos Chagas and the Brazilian railroad at its center. The flagellated parasite is transferred to humans by triatomine bugs known as \ufffdkissing bugs\ufffd. The disease can be either acute or chronic, with death usually occurring from cardiac failure. There are currently two established drug treatments for Chagas disease, both of which are not approved by the FDA.
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McCully, Jon Caton, Zachary<\/b>.\u00a0AN EXCAVATION OF THE JAPANESE LUNG FLUKE,\u00a0PARAGONIMUS WESTERMANI.<\/i><\/dt>\n
An overview of the primary human-infecting lung fluke, Paragonimus westermani; its life cycle and hosts, how it interacts with those hosts, and its effect on lifestyle in common endemic areas like Southeast Asia.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID C. ASHLEY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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(Meyer, Jordan) (Davidson, Bradley)<\/b>.\u00a0BIO417 HISTORICAL REVIEW: XENODIAGNOSIS.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Xenodiagnosis is the detection of a \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\nparasite the examination of laboratory raised \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\nintermediate hosts after they have fed on a \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\nsuspected infected individual. This \\r\\ntraditional \\\\r\\\\nmethod of parasitology research \\r\\nhas been utilized \\\\r\\\\nfor nearly every vector \\r\\nrelated disease, with a \\\\r\\\\nparticular emphasis on \\r\\nTrypanosomiasis and \\\\r\\\\nLeshmaniasis. Although \\r\\nmany laboratory analysis \\\\r\\\\nprocedures focus on \\r\\nthe accuracy of polymerase \\\\r\\\\nchain reaction \\r\\n(PCR), great strides continue in \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\nxenodiagnoses. This method is being utilized \\r\\nas a \\\\r\\\\nstandard to test against as new methods \\r\\narise. \\\\r\\\\nThis historical paper presentation \\r\\nwill summarize \\\\r\\\\nthe history behind the process \\r\\nof Xenodiagnosis, \\\\r\\\\nits traditional and modern \\r\\nimplementations, and \\\\r\\\\nits relevance in current \\r\\nmedical practices.
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Ricklefs, Corey and Abbas, Mohammad<\/b>.\u00a0HISTORICAL REVIEW OF CLONORCHIS SINENSIS.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Clonorchis sinensis is the among many liver flukes but takes precedence in China and Japan leading to the name of The Oriental Liver Fluke. Clonorchis sinensis has an interesting life cycle that starts in snails then fish then humans. Adults are distinguishable by their branched testis and eggs by their operculum. The primary location in the body is in the bile duct feeding on mucus. It causes some intestinal discomfort but seldom results in mortality. The primary transmission is by eating undercooked fish. A common treatment for Clonorchiasis is Praziquantal.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Shore, Adam; Moll,Michelle; Kellam,Jami<\/b>.\u00a0A HISTORICAL REVIEW: TRICHINELLA SPIRALIS.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Trichinella spiralis is a cosmopolitan zoonotic helminth parasite. Humans are infected by ingesting raw meat (especially pork) that has been infected with T. spiralis larvae. Humans and other carnivorous mammals are the normal hosts for T. spiralis. These larvae will enter the circulatory system and travel to various parts of the body. They commonly penetrate muscle cells with high metabolic activity such as the tongue, heart, or diaphragm. The larvae become infective in these cells in approximately 8 weeks and can survive for months.The larvae encystation causes a variety of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and anemia. In more serious cases, Trichinosis can cause edema, conjunctival hemorrhages, and swelling of the finger tips. There aren\ufffdt any medications currently that are efficient in treatment, though drugs like mebendazole are often prescribed.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. ASHLEY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Singleton, Jacob and Arney, Brett<\/b>.\u00a0TOXOPLASMA GONDII.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Toxoplasma gondii is a blood born protozoan parasite, with its definitive host being members of the family felidae. It is capable of infecting and replicating within any nucleated mammal cell. It is usually asymptomatic in humans, but can be very dangerous to those that present symptoms. It is the third leading cause of food borne infections causing hospitalization within the US. Treatment of pyremethamine with salfadiazin can be used to combat a Toxoplasma infection.
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Stalker, Jasmine; West, Lauran\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0HISTORICAL REVIEW: PLASMODIUM MALARIAE.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Plasmodium malariae is a protozoal parasite and a human pathogen. It is one of the six species of Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans. This review examines the etiologic agent, pathology, symptoms, life cycle, treatment, epidemiology, control and history of Plasmodium malariae.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Stewart, Lauren, Anderson, Bailey<\/b>.\u00a0TRYPANOSOMA BRUCEI\u00a0AND AFRICAN SLEEPING SICKNESS.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Trypanosoma brucei\u00a0is the parasite that causes African Sleeping Sickness. There are two different types of this disease,\u00a0Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense\u00a0and\u00a0Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. Both of these parasites are carried by the tsetse fly, which is common in Africa. Both types of African Sleeping Sickness are deadly if not treated in time. Ideally, we would be able to interfere with the vector and parasite lifestyle, which would eventually eradicate the parasite and the disease. Having bug nets are a cheap and efficient preventative as well.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID C. ASHLEY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Burkart, Adam<\/b>.\u00a0OVER WINTERING OF THE EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE (SISTRURUS CATENATUS)\u00a0.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Surveying the wintering dens for the endangered Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) is important to see how dense the population is at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. The recovery plan is to find crawfish burrows in many of the marshland and gps each burrow found. Casey Long and I worked on this project together due to the many different things to be looked at and done. There was no data to compare to see if the number of crawfish on the refuge is high enough to increase of the rattlesnake. We observed the number of crawfish and noticed there was quite a few burrows in each field.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Long, Casey<\/b>.\u00a0INTERNSHIP: SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Wildlife and ecosystem management though burning, flooding, mark\/capture, and trapping. Altering the ecosystem to manage for specific species and replenish soil nutrients.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Literature Reviews<\/i><\/h3>\n
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Bartlett, Jenice; Scott, Erin<\/b>.\u00a0THE NATURE CONSERVANCY.<\/i><\/dt>\n
The Nature Conservancy is a Non-profit, Non- Government Organization Dedicated to the Conservation of Water and wildlife around the world.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Bush, AnnaMarie<\/b>.\u00a0BRUGIA TIMORI A CAUSATIVE AGENT IN LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Brugia timori is a parasitic round worm that comes from the nematode family, this parasite is 1 of 3 that infects the lymphatic system and releases its larvae (microfilaria) into the bloodstream. The vector that transmits the larvae is the anopheles female mosquito. Once infected with this parasite you may experience acute symptoms such as high fever or painful lymph nodes, if the infection is chronic you could get lymphedema or elephantiasis. Normal treatment for lymphatic fiariasis is to use Diethylcarbamazine and albendazole once a year until infection clears. To remain uninfected you should prevent contact with the vector by staying away from malariogenic areas such as bodies of water, or activities like going out at night.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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French-Harbison, Bridgette<\/b>.\u00a0THE N’DAMA STRAIN.<\/i><\/dt>\n
West African Trypanomiasis, commonly known as West African Sleeping Sickness, is a parasitic disease that has plagued the people of Africa for many years. This disease has an astounding impact on the culture and economy of most African countries for many generations. Global climate change has been a major contributor of this and other neglected tropical diseases, resulting in the reemergence of this disease into the human health conversation worldwide. There have been many attempts to control the spread of the disease and scientists continue to seek a large-scale effective mechanism for such control. Recently, a crossbreed of cattle has been developed for farming and ranching in Africa that has been shown to be trypanotolerant. These cattle are unaffected by the parasite and, therefore, could be used to slow the spread of Trypanomiasis and help the economy of areas stricken with the disease. Trypanotolerant cattle surviving to market and passing this tolerance to the next generation of domestic cattle, could be very beneficial to the control of the disease and greatly improve African economies.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. DAVID ASHLEY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Fry, Justin and Ridenour, Coltin<\/b>.\u00a0IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.<\/i><\/dt>\n
This is a poster presentation on Iowa Department of Natural Resources discussing topics pertaining to the different divisions and duties of Iowa DNR.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Sanders, Zach, Bishop, Deric<\/b>.\u00a0MISSOURI WILDLIFE FUNDING OVERVIEW.<\/i><\/dt>\n
To inform how funds for conservation are collected and spent in the various agencies of the state of 大象传媒.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY CHEVALIER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Stalker, Jasmine; Woolard, Stephen<\/b>.\u00a0ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME.<\/i><\/dt>\n
This poster describes the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. It includes the organizational structure of the department, the mission of the department, the goals, legal context, major responsibilities, activities\/programs, major administrative challenges, other agencies that work with the department, and the types of wildlife professionals employed by this department.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. CARY D. CHEVALIER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS<\/i><\/h2>\n

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Ingebritson, Chevy; Shabbir, Sumra; Shabbir, Maryum<\/b>.\u00a0PHOTOTAXIS IN PLANARIA\u00a0.<\/i><\/dt>\n
In our experiment we tested the effects of temperature on planarian photo taxis, examining if temperature has an effect on whether planarian prefer the light or dark more. We tested the planaria in three different temperatures. We used an ice bath for one set of planarian, room temperature for another set, and 40 degrees Celsius for the last set.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BARTA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY<\/i><\/h2>\n

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Fergione, Sarah; Luke, Alex<\/b>.\u00a0ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLIED IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are mathematical models that mimic information processes of the human brain. The application of ANNs toward predicting complex biological processes could significantly expedite the discovery of novel cellular mechanisms underlying a broad range of diseases. Using MATLAB with ANN toolbox component we designed an efficient ANN prototype to test a set of genetic sequences in order to determine if they promote splicing in nuclear extract complemented by human SC35, which play a critical role in controlling gene expression in all organisms and plants by regulating general splicing factors, alternative splicing, and mRNA nuclear export.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. STAN SVOJANOVSKY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE MATH AND PHYSICS<\/i><\/h2>\n

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Briscoe, Arthur. Robinson, Preston. Waddle, Erin. Cole, Benny<\/b>.\u00a0ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI, KIWANIS CLUB.<\/i><\/dt>\n
The Kiwanis Club requested our team create an informational website so users could gain more knowledge about the local St Joseph, 大象传媒, Kiwanis Club. They also asked our team to allow the members of the club to register for volunteering at different events. The goal for our team was to automate the manual process for the Kiwanis to ensure easier access for registering for an event. This new process will also assist the event manager by providing an excel sheet containing the members who have signed up for the event, the time slot and location they have chosen. They can also refer to the website as a system administrator to look this information up on their mobile device for quick reference.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CONNIE HECKER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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(Briscoe, Artie) (Cole, Benny) (Robinson, Preston) (Waddle, Erin)<\/b>.\u00a0KIWANIS WEBSITE.<\/i><\/dt>\n
The local Kiwanis chapter commissioned our team to create a website that could be easily managed to provide event information & registration, as well as a portal for recruitment. In order to do this our team organized a business case, through five different stages of documentation, and implemented the final product using WordPress.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CONNIE HECKER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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O’Brien, Shawna; Strong, Garren; Jennings, Jim<\/b>.\u00a0ASAPLINK WEBSITE PROJECT.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Our student team, Techlink, was contracted by 大象传媒\ufffds Computer Science, Math, and Physics Department to modify and upgrade ASAPLink (Alumni, Student and Professional Link). ASAPLink, an existing website, links current students and alumni to jobs and internships and also links recruiters to both students and alumni. Our job was to provide the department a more functional and user-friendly website by moving the front-end of the site into WordPress and by adding functionality to showcase student projects and allow faculty to add news to a departmental blog. We were instructed to repair some of the wordiness of the current custom site, streamline the menu structure, and add new fields to job and student profiles.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CONNIE HECKER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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

Analytical Papers and Analyses<\/i><\/h3>\n
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Autry, Joshua<\/b>.\u00a0TUITION COST ANALYSIS OF MIDWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PROGRAMS.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Rate of tuition is an influencing factor for most people pursuing any post-secondary education or training. This descriptive study explored the tuition rates for Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) facilities in the Midwest states of 大象传媒 and Illinois, in order to find the best tuition rate for a Midwest area resident. With no such prior research found for P.O.S.T. facilities in this research area, the development of this study was based around research from other studies on post-secondary education, and general law enforcement research studies. A survey questionnaire was developed, and was successfully administered, via phone interview, to twenty-one of the twenty-two facilities that were included in this research study. Ten of the twenty-two facilities were closed to the public, and required that a cadet be hired and sent by an agency. The study concluded that, though no charge is the cheapest rate, human cost factors would likely be just as influential in a cadet\ufffds decision as tuition. Further studies should examine these human cost factors, and expand the number of states included in the study. \\r\\n
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Lalli, Pearce<\/b>.\u00a0EXAMINING VARIABLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMIES IN THE MIDWEST\u00a0.<\/i><\/dt>\n
This descriptive study sought to attain knowledge of the available types of P.O.S.T. approved agencies in the states of 大象传媒 and Illinois. These P.O.S.T. approved agencies were contacted over the phone, and their survey data information was collected in a database. The study\ufffds goal was to examine and compare the average class size, the open or closed status, and the agency or school affiliation of each P.O.S.T. approved academy. The data was organized in a way that could be used for those who were interested in knowing what options are available in regards to P.O.S.T. academies in 大象传媒 and Illinois.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Hays, Rachel<\/b>.\u00a0AN ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE OF THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS TRAINING IN THE POLICE ACADEMY.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Community relations training is an important factor in building positive relationships between law enforcement and the public. Preparing cadets during their training can help them develop the skills needed to balance their duties of maintaining order while protecting society as a whole. MWSU LEA graduate interviews (N=24) conducted by criminal justice and social work students examined the value placed on cadet training regarding community relations, including area of public perception, community interaction, and the building of trust. With current community relations issues all across the nation a concern, gaining a better understanding of the duties of law enforcement and community relations is a step in the right direction.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. GREG LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Andrea, Kerns<\/b>.\u00a0CAN THE OLD FOLKS EXCEL IN THE POST?.<\/i><\/dt>\n
This study purpose is to identify if age is a predictor in rank and success throughout the POST. The purpose of the study overall are to identify significant relationships of traditional and non- traditional students, individual personality, academic achievement, character, and temperament which are identified within the literature review. It was tested by survey\/questionnaire of the MWSU RLEA POST alumni through 2010 to summer of 2013. A total of 24 out of 82 were contacted, roughly 29.26% of the sample. The findings did not support the hypothesis it identified that age does not predict successfulness within the POST nor did it hinder employment opportunities.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Klaus, Whitlea<\/b>.\u00a0GENDER DIFFERENCES IN LEA TRAINING.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Student researchers comprised of CJLS\/SWK conducted a study that focused on cadet graduates of MWSU\ufffds LEA program from January 2010 to December 2013. This particular study utilized interviews of cadet graduates of the P.O.S.T. to compare and contrast gender differences in LEA training as well as in the law enforcement profession. Results indicate a large portion of the cadet graduates felt that they had an equal opportunity throughout their training at MWSU.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Lile, Allison<\/b>.\u00a0GENDER INEQUALITY WITHIN LAW ENFORCEMENT\u00a0.<\/i><\/dt>\n
The purpose of this study is to gain first-hand information from the POST graduates (N=24) about their experiences, education, and preparedness for the field. A survey was conducted in order to collect these data. POST graduates were contacted via telephone and the survey was administered. This component of the study focused on gender and whether or not they received equal treatment and opportunities during their POST training. The findings did not support the hypothesis present: women face higher levels of discrimination and gender biases over their male counterparts within the LEA training program and within the departments. 83% of the females and 89% of the males interviewed stated they felt they were given equal opportunities within the POST despite their gender. In addition, when asked if they felt disadvantaged due to their gender, 67% of the females and 78% of the males interviewed stated they did not feel disadvantaged. These findings challenge the current literature findings over this topic.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. GREG LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Halford, Katie<\/b>.\u00a0ANXIETY IN UNDERGRADUATE SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS ON ENTERING THEIR PRACTICUM.<\/i><\/dt>\n
The research being conducted in this project tests the anxiety levels of undergraduate students on entering their practicum. The other purpose of the research is to find common elements or themes in the research that the SWK: 270- Bridge to Practicum class needed to cover to better prepare students for their practicum. Seeing the anxiety levels of students before and comparing to them after in a group comparison. The methods used to collect data were using surveys that also included open ended questions. Results found that anxiety are high in pre-practicum about preparation and post survey found they had the skills, but needed the confidence in themselves.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. PAM CLARY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Schermerhorn, Laura<\/b>.\u00a0RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH PERSONAL STRENGTH.<\/i><\/dt>\n
In Spring 2015 Senior BSW student interned at Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center in the division of offender rehabilitative services. Their mission is to teach responsibility and being accountable to each other, with mutually agreed upon needs of social and psychological change in the individual. Through this mission I identified and practiced the learned social work strength approach to use the offenders personal strengths to aid in their recovery and empowerment. I practiced this under the supervision of my field instructor through teaching treatment educational classes, leading small group treatment sessions, and individual treatment
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FYRE<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Aleer, Daniel and Robbs, Stephen<\/b>.\u00a0PRACTICUM AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES KANSAS CITY- ST. JOSEPH.<\/i><\/dt>\n
This poster presentation displays the applied learning conducted at Catholic Charities Kansas City-St. Joseph. This 456 hour practicum provided applied learning opportunities within six different programs: Home Plus Housing Program, Northwest Housing Program (temporary and permanent), Turnaround, Workforce, Support Services for Veterans and Families, and Services for Young Families. Learning opportunities took place in Maryville, St. Joseph and Kansas City. Skills developed onsite included: Teaching life skills groups, case management, mentoring, intakes and referrals, networking, inter and collaboration.
\nFaculty Sponsor: JANA FRYE, DR CLARY<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Nichols, Alex<\/b>.\u00a0BOYS TOWN VISIT.<\/i><\/dt>\n
In 2014-15 the Student American Corrections Association developed a plan to visit Boys Town in Nebraska. This private institution provides services to youth, families and communities across the world. Boys Town\ufffds primary mission is: to give a stable, safe community environment that promotes familial structure. \\\\r\\\\nIn the two days at Boys Town we had the opportunity to observe \ufffdbehind the scenes\ufffd of the family living programs, the National Hotline, and other aspects of the Boys Town Model. We want to thank all those who assisted in the Rummage Sale and other fund raising events to support the 13 SACA and 3 faculty who attended. Please feel free to speak with a SACA Member or visit www.boystown.org for more information. \\\\r\\\\n
\nFaculty Sponsor: GODBOLDT, MARBLE, LINDSTEADT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Delaney-Cook, Amy; Dorrel, Leslie<\/b>.\u00a0CODER JOB SATISFACTION.<\/i><\/dt>\n
This descriptive cross-sectional research study is to expand the body of knowledge. This study tested if there is a correlation between higher coder job satisfaction and working from home. The electronic survey received face validity from Health Information Management professionals and was sent to a convenience sample. The survey questions were analyzed using a 5-point Likert scale. The results of the T-test showed there was no significant difference between coders who work from home and coders who work at an organization. Our study did not conclude that coders who work from home have a higher degree of job satisfaction.
\nFaculty Sponsor: KELLY FAST<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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(Martin, Sandra) (Thomas, Catherine) (Simmons, Courtney) (Moore, Jodi) (Deardorff, Nancy)<\/b>.\u00a0MOHIMA IG BUSINESS CASE STUDY.<\/i><\/dt>\n
This descriptive, nonrandom, purposive research study is to expand the body of knowledge. This study collected responses to a business case study questionnaire over Information Governance. The survey was distributed via e-mail. The questionnaire results were compared to inform and recommend best practices in creating an Information Governance (IG) program for healthcare organizations.
\nFaculty Sponsor: KELLY FAST<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY<\/i><\/h2>\n

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Attawia, Lionel, Greene, Bloosom, Rachal, Jackson, Stoops, Katherine, Thorup, Jessie, & Wikowsky, Addie<\/b>.\u00a0THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSTRUCTOR FLUENCY AND STUDENTS\\’ STUDY HABITS.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Many students endorse study habits with little or no empirical support. The current study investigates whether students change their study habits depending on their perceived fluency of their instructor. Our results showed that students\ufffd study habits typically aren\\’t influenced by perceived instructor fluency.
\nFaculty Sponsor: BENJAMIN ENGLAND<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Bomberger, Shawna; Coffee, Averi; Jones, Quan; Leidy, Kelsea; Mazur, Melissa; Relford, Ryne<\/b>.\u00a0I ACT WHAT I EAT?.<\/i><\/dt>\n
The primary purpose of the proposed study is to investigate the potential impact of various gustatory perceptions, or tastes, (via differing flavored foods or candies) on priming, that is, as measured on a word-search puzzle. The types of tastes that will be under investigation fall under the categories of either sweet or salty. Moreover, the length of said taste perceptions will vary?with some lasting (relatively) shorter and others longer. The influence of taste(s) on priming will be gauged by quantifying the number of words (most of which have flavor connotations) correctly found on the word-search puzzle and calculating ratios (e.g., sweet\/salty, sweet\/other, etc.).
\nFaculty Sponsor: ARON GERHART<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Cassidy, Bee; Dussetschleger, Dawn; Glenn, Heather; Shipp, Shannon; Williams, Josh; Imlay, Katie<\/b>.\u00a0DISTRACTED STUDENTS, ENGAGING TEACHERS, IMPROVED MEMORY, OH MY!.<\/i><\/dt>\n
Cell phone usage among college students has been on the rise over the past decade. This study examines the distracting effect of receiving a text notification during a lecture and what, if anything, teachers can do to reduce that distraction. The variables of lecture style and cell phone distraction were tested. Participants were tested on their memory for information presented in either an engaging or non-engaging 3-minute lecture accompanied by either a direct distraction (participant received a cell phone text), indirect distraction (someone else received a cell phone text), or no distraction (no cell phone text). Memory scores for the two lecture styles were equal when an indirect or no distraction was present. However, when participants received a text notification during a non-engaging lecture, they remembered significantly less than when they received a text notification during an engaging lecture. Results indicate that the way educators engage their class may have an effect on the extent to which students suffer from cell phone distraction.
\nFaculty Sponsor: CHRISTINE ZIEMER<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Long, Samantha\u00a0<\/b>.\u00a0DOES THE TIMING OF PATIENT HISTORY MATTER FOR STUDYING DISEASES? A PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION.<\/i><\/dt>\n
The management and prevention of diseases is of fundamental \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\ninterest to society. This is predominantly because of the \\r\\n\\\\r\\\\npotential cost to individuals and society for the \\r\\nmismanagement \\\\r\\\\nof diseases. The current study examined if \\r\\nthe timing of patient \\\\r\\\\nhistory matters for learning about \\r\\ndiseases (both psychological \\\\r\\\\nand physiological). All of the \\r\\nparticipants were undergraduate \\\\r\\\\ncollege students. After \\r\\nconsenting and, each participant was \\\\r\\\\nrandomly assigned to \\r\\neither complete medical history or learn \\\\r\\\\nabout five diseases \\r\\nfirst, they then completed the other task. \\\\r\\\\nPreliminary \\r\\nanalyzes indicate that the timing of patient history \\\\r\\\\ndoes alter \\r\\nstudy time, but that increased study time did not \\\\r\\\\ndirectly \\r\\nlead to improved short answer (recall) scores.
\nFaculty Sponsor: DR. BENJAMIN ENGLAND<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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