east tennessee state university 2014 posters-at-the …...dr. jay boland the etsu undergraduate...

Dr. Jay Boland The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium honors Dr. Jay Boland. Dr. Boland, who passed away in 2006, was Director of the ETSU University Honors Scholars Program from 2002-2006. Jay was also professor of mathematics and a strong supporter of undergraduate research. In addition to advising University Honors Scholars and Midway Honors Scholars, Jay mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics. In 1996, Dr.

Boland received the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jay Boland.

Left to Right: Taylor Malone

and Jami Bennett with Senator Rusty Crowe

2014 Posters-at-the-State Capitol ETSU Undergraduate Student Researchers

April 1, 2014

The Millennium Centre

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sponsored by The Honors College and

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

East Tennessee East Tennessee East Tennessee State UniversityState UniversityState University

Boland Undergraduate Boland Undergraduate Boland Undergraduate Research SymposiumResearch SymposiumResearch Symposium

The East Tennessee State University Undergraduate Student Research Symposium is an event in which undergraduate students can present their research in an informal, non-competitive environment. We strive to give students the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers and gather valuable feedback. The Symposium includes presentations in these sessions:

Arts and Humanities Social Sciences, Education, and Business Science and Technology Student Artworks

The Symposium is organized by a student/faculty Steering Committee consisting of: Megan Butler Dinah DeFord, McNair Program Woodson Carpenter Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College Gabriela Coronel Karen Kornweibel, Director, Honors-in-Discipline Programs Michael Deel Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program Caitlynn DePreter Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research Tim DiPeri Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Caitlin Duke Rebecca Pyles, Dean, Honors College Trish Gibson Joy Wachs, Director, University & Midway Honors Scholars Nathaniel Hancock Donna Williams, Office Coordinator, Honors College Sam Hiester Forrest Longway Austin Philpott Nathan Spaulding Nicole Stupin

Special thanks to Michael McGill, Honors College Project Manager, for conducting a workshop on oral presentations, and to the Bureau of Business & Economic Research and the McNair Program for financial support.

Discover the Discover the diversity of diversity of

undergraduate undergraduate research at research at

ETSU!ETSU!

8:00 am Meeting Room 120

Welcome - Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Tim DePeri Student Department Advisor

8:15 Bailey, Shasta Engineering Technology, Surveying & Digital Media

Martin Fitzgerald

Building and Using a Character in 3D Space

8:45 Harrison, Eleanor Pharmaceutical Sciences Zachary Walls

Correction of Dystrophia Myotonica Type 1 Toxic Transcripts Via Trans-Splicing 9:15 Isom, Morgan Nursing Judy McCook

The Impact of Gaining Too Much or Too Little Weight During Pregnancy 9:45 McKinley, Ian Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato

The Relationship Between Physical Factors to Agility Performance

10:15 Break

10:30 Paul, Matthew Computer Science Christopher Wallace

Artificial Intelligence in the Game: Feasibility of Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Time

11:00 Norwood, Verill Chemistry Cassandra Eagle Introduction of Natural Oils into Rubber Compound

11:30 Goffe, Hannah Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato

Effects of Resistance Training on Strength and Power Output in Collegiate Softball Players

Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch ~ Honored Guests: The Boland Family

Welcome - Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College

1:30 Canter, Ryan Pharmaceutical Sciences Victoria Palau

Anti-Neoplastic Effects of Extracts from Gnaphalium gracile on Colon, Pancreatic, and Prostate Cancer Cells

2:00 Cox, Tyler Computer Science Don Bailes Development of ETSU Student Life Android Application

2:30 Frye, Hannah Biomedical Science Tom Ecay Peeling Eggs: A Recipe for Disaster?

3:00 Trotter, Jennifer Nursing Ellen Drummond

The Prevalence of Smoking in Nursing Students

Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Megan Butler

3:30 Kinser, Brent

Cloning and Characterization of a Putative Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase Gene in Moss, Physcomitrella Patens

Biology Aruna Kilaru

Dr. James “Jay” Boland, Director, University Honors Scholars Program and Professor, ETSU Mathematics

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:30 am - 4:30pm Student Art Display ~ Millennium Centre Lobby 7:30 am Complimentary Breakfast ~ Millennium Centre Lobby

Auditorium 137A Auditorium 137B Meeting Room 130 Meeting Room 120

8:05 am -- 9:35 am

Social Sciences

8:05 am -- 10:30 am

Science & Technology

8:15 am -- 11:00 am

Social Sciences Thesis

8:15 am -- Noon

Science & Technology Thesis

9:35 am -- 10:35 am

Arts & Humanities

10:30 am -- Noon


11:00 am -- Noon

Arts & Humanities Thesis

10:35 am -- Noon



12:45 pm -1:30 pm

East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Band: Bradley Beavers (guitar); Angel Edgemon (mandolin); Dakota Fountain (bass); Kaitlyn Griffin (fiddle); Colton Powers (banjo); and Ethan Tollison (dobro); Colleen Trenwith, Advisor

Millennium Centre Lobby

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists ~ 1st Floor Atrium

1:45 pm -- 3:45 pm

Social Sciences

1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm


1:30 pm -- 4:30 pm


1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm


3:45 pm -- 4:45 pm


THE HONORS COLLEGE WELCOMES YOU

2014 JAY BOLAND

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

8:00 am Auditorium 137A

Welcome - Dr. Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research

Social Sciences - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel

Student Department Advisor

8:05 Mitchell, Kayla Psychology Ginette Blackhart

The Cookie Study: The Impact of Social Anxiety on Behavioral Self-Control

8:20 Reed, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha

Assessing Postpartum Depression in New Mothers During Well-Child Exam

8:35 Sarvis, Nancy Psychology Andrea Clements

Salivary Cortisol Levels of Working Therapy Dogs

8:50 Kellicut, Marissa Psychology Matthew Palmatier

Role of Dopamine D1 and D2 Receptors in Nicotine-Enhanced Sign-Tracking

9:05 Dew, Megan Psychology Ginette Blackhart

The Impact of Trait Self-Control on a Self-Control Depletion Task

9:20 Foster, Chase Community & Behavioral Health Jodi Southerland

Parents’ Perceptions of Barriers to Physical Activity

Arts & Humanities - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel

9:35 Sarll, Jr., Mark Digital Media C. M. Booker

The British Board of Film Classification in Focus 9:50 Byington, Danielle Literature & Language Thomas Crofts

Sir Gawain's Exchange of Reputation for Identity

10:05 Kuziola, Kayla Political Science Michelle Crumley

Political Causes of Oil Exploitation in Ecuador's Yasuni Reservation

10:20 Lambert, Jessica Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm

Lived Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Adults Traveling on the Road to Rehabilitation

Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel

10:35 Cooley, Brock Theatre & Dance Bobby Funk

Student Directing Thesis 11:05 Abler, Jensen Digital Media Martin Fitzgerald

Rendering and Compositing for Visual Effects

11:30 Stubbs, Kelsey Literature & Language Martha Michieka

The Effects of Gender on Interruption Among Peers

1:25 Auditorium 137B


Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathan Spaulding


1:30 Corrigan, Chelsea Biology Darrell Moore

Relationship Between Relative Hive Entrance Position and Dance Floor

1:45 Farris, Lindsey Geosciences Christopher Gregg

Terroir Kona: Effects of Soil Properties, Climate, and Topography on Coffee

2:00 Howard, Rebecca Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa

Isolation of Extracytosolic Vesicles From Candida albicans

2:15 Davenport, Mackenzie Biology Dhirendra Kumar

Cloning and Expression of SBIP-428 in E. coli

2:30 Break

2:45 Magnuson, John Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa

RTA3 and GNP3 Have a Role in the Quorum Sensing Response of C. albicans

3:00 Mahmodian, Mahon Biomedical Sciences Gregory Ordway

The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Dentate Gyrus

3:15 McNeill, Hannah Biomedical Sciences Phillip Musich

Quantification of XPA DNA Repair Protein in Cancer, Normal, and Progeria Cells

1:40 pm Auditorium 137A

Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, Honors College

Social Sciences - Moderator: Caitlin Duke


1:45 Arrowood, Robert Psychology Bill Garris

Mortality Salience: A Theoretical Overview

2:00 Fowler, Mary Jo Education Kathryn Sharp

Preventing Bullying in the Early Childhood Classroom

2:15 Lapham, Zane Psychology Jameson Hirsch

How the Nomination Stage Can Wreck Gifted Identification

2:30 Oing, Theodore Psychology Brian Pope

The Effects of Ego Depletion on Video Game Performance

2:45 Tolliver, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha

Assessing for and Treating Postpartum Depression in a Pediatric Primary Care Unit

3:00 Turner, Alexis Psychology Jameson Hirsch

Sexual Assault and Negative Health Outcomes: Trait Hope as a Mediator

3:15 Barnaby, Cathy Communication Kelly Dorgan

Qualitative Research and Everyday Life

3:30 Stapleton, Kelly Curriculum & Instruction Lori Meier

Elementary Teachers Perceptions and Expectations of School Counselors

Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlin Duke

3:45 Hiester, Samuel Management & Marketing Kelly Price

Recruiting and Retaining the Millennials: Managing for Capitalization

4:15 Saulsbury, William Accountancy Anthony Masino

Audit Fee Trends of East Tennessee Companies and Similar Companies

8:00 am Auditorium 137B

Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, The Honors College

Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock


8:05 Bucci, Veronica Biostatistics & Epidemiology Megan Quinn

The Role of the Method of HIV/AIDS Prevention on Transmission

8:20 Lay, Steven Computer Science Jay Jarman

Evaluation of RapTAT Assistance for Medical and Nonmedical Annotators

8:35 Lowe, Jared Chemistry Cassandra Eagle

Structural Determination of a New Molybdenum Chelating Complex [MoSFO5N3C15H13]

8:50 Seaton, Kenneth Chemistry Aleksey Vasiliev

Application of Chan-Lam Coupling for Surface Functionalization

9:05 Break

9:15 Street, Dayton Chemistry Jua Mei

A Novel Diazonium Monomer for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

9:30 Cambell, Elaina Chemistry Jeffrey Wardeska

Kinetics of a Reaction Between VO(HEDTA)-1 and H2O2

9:45 Sears, Megan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson

Expression and Purification of Human Mast Cell Chymase

10:00 Shropshire, John Biology Karl Joplin

Mating Associated With Behavioral Reorganization in the Flesh Fly

10:15 Break

Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock

10:30 Harper, Dylan Biology Fred Alsop

The Integration of Google Maps Into Kestrel Nest Trail Programs

11:00 Perry, Evan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson

Expression of Human Neutrophil Cathepsin G in Pichia pastoris

11:30 Lewis, Rachel Finance Douglas Dotterweich

Where is the Profit in Organic Apples?

8:00 am Meeting Room 130 Welcome - Dinah DeFord, Academic Coordinator, McNair Program Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter Student Department Advisor

8:15 Wheeler, Savannah Communication Carrie Oliveira Perceptions of Facial Expressions During Conflict Episodes

8:45 Barton, Adam Psychology Ginette Blackhart Social Anxiety and Its Effects on Problem Solving

9:15 Baker, Tarra Psychology Matthew Palmatier Does Nicotine Alter What Is Learned About Non-Drug Incentives?

9:45 Schlitt, Marjorie Psychology Russell Brown Environmental Enrichment Effects on Nicotine in Schizophrenic Rats

10:15 McCarter, Kayla Psychology Jodi Polaha Rural Pediatric Primary Care Practice Patterns

10:45 Break Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter

11:00 Baker, Lacie Literature & Language Judith Slagle Motherless Writers: The Affect on Plot and Character in Brontë Novels

11:30 Holley, Josh Theatre & Dance Herb Parker Bob and Carson on the Couch (The Beginning of a Saga)

12:00 Lunch 1:30 Welcome - Dr. Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program

Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Dinah DeFord 1:30 White, Kayla Art & Design Ralph Slatton

The Conversion of a Story From Prose To Graphic Depiction 2:00 Ball, Christin Literature & Language Kevin O’Donnell

Traveling, Writing, and How They Both Impact Each Other 2:30 Robinson, Chelseigh Music Alison Deadman

Music and Art: Exploring Cross-Pollination 3:00 Hasch, Hannah Theatre & Dance Cara Harker

My Year as a Choreographer

3:30 Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis

What We Give

4:00 Scott, Mary Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm

18th Century Anarchism and Its Effect on Modern-Day Domestic Terrorism

Noon

Lunch Honored Guests: The Boland Family Members

Millennium Centre, 2nd Floor, Room 220

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists, Millennium Centre Lobby - Organizer: Trish Gibson

Student Department Advisor Title

Brown, Matthew Art & Design Michael Smith Placeless

Dorr, Sarah Art & Design Don Davis The Surface of Clay

Ingram, Rebecca Art & Design Michael Smith Atrophy

Burroughs, Carmen Art & Design Andrew Ross Mythologies

Irvin, Becca Art & Design Don Davis Wheel Thrown Ceramics

Hodgson, John Art & Design Travis Graves Connected

Odum, Kalani Literature & Language Theresa McGarry Promise What You Will

Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis What We Give

Vukovic, Ilija Art & Design Ralph Slatton Night People

Gibson, Trish Art & Design Oshua Greer Shared Names

Sisko, Kasey Art & Design Michael Smith Sustainable Living

8:00 am Meeting Room 130 Welcome - Dinah DeFord, Academic Coordinator, McNair Program Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter Student Department Advisor

8:15 Wheeler, Savannah Communication Carrie Oliveira Perceptions of Facial Expressions During Conflict Episodes

8:45 Barton, Adam Psychology Ginette Blackhart Social Anxiety and Its Effects on Problem Solving

9:15 Baker, Tarra Psychology Matthew Palmatier Does Nicotine Alter What Is Learned About Non-Drug Incentives?

9:45 Schlitt, Marjorie Psychology Russell Brown Environmental Enrichment Effects on Nicotine in Schizophrenic Rats

10:15 McCarter, Kayla Psychology Jodi Polaha Rural Pediatric Primary Care Practice Patterns

10:45 Break Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter

11:00 Baker, Lacie Literature & Language Judith Slagle Motherless Writers: The Affect on Plot and Character in Brontë Novels

11:30 Holley, Josh Theatre & Dance Herb Parker Bob and Carson on the Couch (The Beginning of a Saga)

12:00 Lunch 1:30 Welcome - Dr. Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program

Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Dinah DeFord 1:30 White, Kayla Art & Design Ralph Slatton

The Conversion of a Story From Prose To Graphic Depiction 2:00 Ball, Christin Literature & Language Kevin O’Donnell

Traveling, Writing, and How They Both Impact Each Other 2:30 Robinson, Chelseigh Music Alison Deadman

Music and Art: Exploring Cross-Pollination 3:00 Hasch, Hannah Theatre & Dance Cara Harker

My Year as a Choreographer

3:30 Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis

What We Give

4:00 Scott, Mary Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm

18th Century Anarchism and Its Effect on Modern-Day Domestic Terrorism

Noon

Lunch Honored Guests: The Boland Family Members

Millennium Centre, 2nd Floor, Room 220

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists, Millennium Centre Lobby - Organizer: Trish Gibson

Student Department Advisor Title

Brown, Matthew Art & Design Michael Smith Placeless

Dorr, Sarah Art & Design Don Davis The Surface of Clay

Ingram, Rebecca Art & Design Michael Smith Atrophy

Burroughs, Carmen Art & Design Andrew Ross Mythologies

Irvin, Becca Art & Design Don Davis Wheel Thrown Ceramics

Hodgson, John Art & Design Travis Graves Connected

Odum, Kalani Literature & Language Theresa McGarry Promise What You Will

Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis What We Give

Vukovic, Ilija Art & Design Ralph Slatton Night People

Gibson, Trish Art & Design Joshua Greer Shared Names

Sisko, Kasey Art & Design Michael Smith Sustainable Living

1:40 pm Auditorium 137A

Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, Honors College

Social Sciences - Moderator: Caitlin Duke


1:45 Arrowood, Robert Psychology Bill Garris

Mortality Salience: A Theoretical Overview

2:00 Fowler, Mary Jo Education Kathryn Sharp

Preventing Bullying in the Early Childhood Classroom

2:15 Lapham, Zane Psychology Jameson Hirsch

How the Nomination Stage Can Wreck Gifted Identification

2:30 Oing, Theodore Psychology Brian Pope

The Effects of Ego Depletion on Video Game Performance

2:45 Tolliver, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha

Assessing for and Treating Postpartum Depression in a Pediatric Primary Care Unit

3:00 Turner, Alexis Psychology Jameson Hirsch

Sexual Assault and Negative Health Outcomes: Trait Hope as a Mediator

3:15 Barnaby, Cathy Communication Kelly Dorgan

Qualitative Research and Everyday Life

3:30 Stapleton, Kelly Curriculum & Instruction Lori Meier

Elementary Teachers Perceptions and Expectations of School Counselors

Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlin Duke

3:45 Hiester, Samuel Management & Marketing Kelly Price

Recruiting and Retaining the Millennials: Managing for Capitalization

4:15 Saulsbury, William Accountancy Anthony Masino

Audit Fee Trends of East Tennessee Companies and Similar Companies

8:00 am Auditorium 137B

Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, The Honors College

Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock


8:05 Bucci, Veronica Biostatistics & Epidemiology Megan Quinn

The Role of the Method of HIV/AIDS Prevention on Transmission

8:20 Lay, Steven Computer Science Jay Jarman

Evaluation of RapTAT Assistance for Medical and Nonmedical Annotators

8:35 Lowe, Jared Chemistry Cassandra Eagle

Structural Determination of a New Molybdenum Chelating Complex [MoSFO5N3C15H13]

8:50 Seaton, Kenneth Chemistry Aleksey Vasiliev

Application of Chan-Lam Coupling for Surface Functionalization

9:05 Break

9:15 Street, Dayton Chemistry Jua Mei

A Novel Diazonium Monomer for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

9:30 Cambell, Elaina Chemistry Jeffrey Wardeska

Kinetics of a Reaction Between VO(HEDTA)-1 and H2O2

9:45 Sears, Megan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson

Expression and Purification of Human Mast Cell Chymase

10:00 Shropshire, John Biology Karl Joplin

Mating Associated With Behavioral Reorganization in the Flesh Fly

10:15 Break

Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock

10:30 Harper, Dylan Biology Fred Alsop

The Integration of Google Maps Into Kestrel Nest Trail Programs

11:00 Perry, Evan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson

Expression of Human Neutrophil Cathepsin G in Pichia pastoris

11:30 Lewis, Rachel Finance Douglas Dotterweich

Where is the Profit in Organic Apples?

8:00 am Auditorium 137A


Social Sciences - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel


8:05 Mitchell, Kayla Psychology Ginette Blackhart

The Cookie Study: The Impact of Social Anxiety on Behavioral Self-Control

8:20 Reed, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha

Assessing Postpartum Depression in New Mothers During Well-Child Exam

8:35 Sarvis, Nancy Psychology Andrea Clements

Salivary Cortisol Levels of Working Therapy Dogs

8:50 Kellicut, Marissa Psychology Matthew Palmatier

Role of Dopamine D1 and D2 Receptors in Nicotine-Enhanced Sign-Tracking

9:05 Dew, Megan Psychology Ginette Blackhart

The Impact of Trait Self-Control on a Self-Control Depletion Task

9:20 Foster, Chase Community & Behavioral Health Jodi Southerland

Parents’ Perceptions of Barriers to Physical Activity

Arts & Humanities - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel

9:35 Sarll, Jr., Mark Digital Media C. M. Booker

The British Board of Film Classification in Focus 9:50 Byington, Danielle Literature & Language Thomas Crofts

Sir Gawain's Exchange of Reputation for Identity

10:05 Kuziola, Kayla Political Science Michelle Crumley

Political Causes of Oil Exploitation in Ecuador's Yasuni Reservation

10:20 Lambert, Jessica Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm

Lived Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Adults Traveling on the Road to Rehabilitation

Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel

10:35 Cooley, Brock Theatre & Dance Bobby Funk

Student Directing Thesis 11:05 Abler, Jensen Digital Media Martin Fitzgerald

Rendering and Compositing for Visual Effects

11:30 Stubbs, Kelsey Literature & Language Martha Michieka

The Effects of Gender on Interruption Among Peers

1:25 Auditorium 137B


Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathan Spaulding


1:30 Corrigan, Chelsea Biology Darrell Moore

Relationship Between Relative Hive Entrance Position and Dance Floor

1:45 Farris, Lindsey Geosciences Christopher Gregg

Terroir Kona: Effects of Soil Properties, Climate, and Topography on Coffee

2:00 Howard, Rebecca Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa

Isolation of Extracytosolic Vesicles From Candida albicans

2:15 Davenport, Mackenzie Biology Dhirendra Kumar

Cloning and Expression of SBIP-428 in E. coli

2:30 Break

2:45 Magnuson, John Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa

RTA3 and GNP3 Have a Role in the Quorum Sensing Response of C. albicans

3:00 Mahmodian, Mahon Biomedical Sciences Gregory Ordway

The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Dentate Gyrus

3:15 McNeill, Hannah Biomedical Sciences Phillip Musich

Quantification of XPA DNA Repair Protein in Cancer, Normal, and Progeria Cells

8:00 am Meeting Room 120

Welcome - Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Tim DePeri Student Department Advisor

8:15 Bailey, Shasta Engineering Technology, Surveying & Digital Media

Martin Fitzgerald

Building and Using a Character in 3D Space

8:45 Harrison, Eleanor Pharmaceutical Sciences Zachary Walls

Correction of Dystrophia Myotonica Type 1 Toxic Transcripts Via Trans-Splicing 9:15 Isom, Morgan Nursing Judy McCook

The Impact of Gaining Too Much or Too Little Weight During Pregnancy 9:45 McKinley, Ian Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato

The Relationship Between Physical Factors to Agility Performance

10:15 Break

10:30 Paul, Matthew Computer Science Christopher Wallace

Artificial Intelligence in the Game: Feasibility of Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Time

11:00 Norwood, Verill Chemistry Cassandra Eagle Introduction of Natural Oils into Rubber Compound

11:30 Goffe, Hannah Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato

Effects of Resistance Training on Strength and Power Output in Collegiate Softball Players


Welcome - Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College

1:30 Canter, Ryan Pharmaceutical Sciences Victoria Palau

Anti-Neoplastic Effects of Extracts from Gnaphalium gracile on Colon, Pancreatic, and Prostate Cancer Cells

2:00 Cox, Tyler Computer Science Don Bailes Development of ETSU Student Life Android Application

2:30 Frye, Hannah Biomedical Science Tom Ecay Peeling Eggs: A Recipe for Disaster?

3:00 Trotter, Jennifer Nursing Ellen Drummond

The Prevalence of Smoking in Nursing Students

Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Megan Butler

3:30 Kinser, Brent

Cloning and Characterization of a Putative Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase Gene in Moss, Physcomitrella Patens

Biology Aruna Kilaru

Dr. James “Jay” Boland, Director, University Honors Scholars Program and Professor, ETSU Mathematics

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:30 am - 4:30pm Student Art Display ~ Millennium Centre Lobby 7:30 am Complimentary Breakfast ~ Millennium Centre Lobby

Auditorium 137A Auditorium 137B Meeting Room 130 Meeting Room 120

8:05 am -- 9:35 am

Social Sciences

8:05 am -- 10:30 am


8:15 am -- 11:00 am


8:15 am -- Noon


9:35 am -- 10:35 am

Arts & Humanities

10:30 am -- Noon


11:00 am -- Noon


10:35 am -- Noon



12:45 pm -1:30 pm

East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Band: Bradley Beavers (guitar); Angel Edgemon (mandolin); Dakota Fountain (bass); Kaitlyn Griffin (fiddle); Colton Powers (banjo); and Ethan Tollison (dobro); Colleen Trenwith, Advisor

Millennium Centre Lobby

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists ~ 1st Floor Atrium

1:45 pm -- 3:45 pm

Social Sciences

1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm


1:30 pm -- 4:30 pm


1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm


3:45 pm -- 4:45 pm


The East Tennessee State University Undergraduate Student Research Symposium is an event in which undergraduate students can present their research in an informal, non-competitive environment. We strive to give students the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers and gather valuable feedback. The Symposium includes presentations in these sessions:

Arts and Humanities Social Sciences, Education, and Business Science and Technology Student Artworks

The Symposium is organized by a student/faculty Steering Committee consisting of: Megan Butler Dinah DeFord, McNair Program Woodson Carpenter Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College Gabriela Coronel Karen Kornweibel, Director, Honors-in-Discipline Programs Michael Deel Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program Caitlynn DePreter Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research Tim DiPeri Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Caitlin Duke Rebecca Pyles, Dean, Honors College Trish Gibson Joy Wachs, Director, University & Midway Honors Scholars Nathaniel Hancock Donna Williams, Office Coordinator, Honors College Sam Hiester Forrest Longway Nathan Spaulding Nicole Stupin

Special thanks to Michael McGilll, Honors College Project Manager, for conducting a workshop on oral presentations.

Discover the Discover the diversity of diversity of

undergraduate undergraduate research at research at

ETSU!ETSU!

Dr. Jay Boland The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium honors Dr. Jay Boland. Dr. Boland, who passed away in 2006, was Director of the ETSU University Honors Scholars Program from 2002-2006. Jay was also professor of mathematics and a strong supporter of undergraduate research. In addition to advising University Honors Scholars and Midway Honors Scholars, Jay mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics. In 1996, Dr.

Boland received the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jay Boland.

Left to Right: Taylor Malone

and Jami Bennett with Senator Rusty Crowe

2014 Posters-at-the-State Capitol ETSU Undergraduate Student Researchers

April 1, 2014

The Millennium Centre

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sponsored by The Honors College and

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

East Tennessee East Tennessee East Tennessee State UniversityState UniversityState University

Boland Undergraduate Boland Undergraduate Boland Undergraduate Research SymposiumResearch SymposiumResearch Symposium

east tennessee state university 2014 posters-at-the …...dr. jay boland the etsu undergraduate...

Documents