In-Person Senior Research Symposium 2022 Directory

See below for a complete directory of in-person demonstrations, and oral and poster presentations. Search by student name, project title, advisor, moderator, major, minor, presentation type, or location.

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NameTitleAdvisor(s)Major(s)Minor(s)Presentation TimePresentation TypeLocationModerator
Basliel AbabayehuVisualizing World Happiness: Exploring Databases for Web ApplicationsThomas MontelioneComputer Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #1
Anabelle AndersenRockin’ Cities Underground: An Urban Morphological Lens in the Archaeological Cavate Sites of Derinkuyu and NaoursSiavash Samei and Kara MorrowArchaeology, Art History1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #1
Bennett AndersonIsotropic Particle Trajectories Around a Light Emitting Optical NanofiberCody Leary, Laura DeGrootPhysicsStudio Art1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #2
Nathaniel J. ArdayPhenotypic Rescue of Key Social Behaviors in M. xanthus by the Desulfotalea psychrophila Arginine KinaseDr. Dean Fraga and Dr. William MorganBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyPsychology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #2
Raey AwekeAbyssinia: The Design and Implementation of a Tower Defense GameDr. Heather Guarnera1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #3
Andrew BaederInvestigation of the Photodegradation Kinetics of Para-Aminobenzoic Acid Under Acidic ConditionsDr. Sobeck and Dr. FeierabendChemistryEnglish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #3
Lily BarnettIf There is a God, He's Probably on Wall Street: A Genre Analysis of Social Criticism in Horror and Melodrama FilmsDr. Ahmet Atay & Dr. Nii NikoiCommunication StudiesGlobal Media and Digital Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #4
Robert BealRole of Tight Binding on Negative Cooperativity in the Dimeric Mitochondrial Taurocyamine Kinase from Arenicola BrasiliensisMark J. Snider and Dean FragaBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyHistory1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #4
Natalie BeanSioux Resistance: How the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota People Maintain Their Fight Against the United States for Sovereignty and LandDr. Jordan Biro WaltersHistoryFrench1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #5
Clara BeckerPhages, on the Rocks: Development of a Bacteriophage Cocktail Infecting Pseudomonas chlororaphis 14B11Stephanie Strand (advisor) and William Morgan (second reader)Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #5
Alexa BencicIdentification and Detection of Biomarkers of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in a Cohort of Amish Patients with Propionic Acidemia Using High Resolution Mass SpectrometryDr. Paul Edmiston and Dr. Sara MartinBCMBReligious Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #6
Nathaniel BerleTau Masks Sleep Differences found in High and Low Expression of Drosophila Neurotrophin 1.Advisor: Seth Kelly. Second reader: Erzsebet ReganNeurobiologyN/A1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #6
Kayla R. BertholfTo Clean or Not to Clean: Exploring the Ability of Biocidal Compounds to Induce Physiological Changes in Bacteria that may Increase the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance GenesDr. Stephanie StrandBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyReligious Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #7
Shivam BhasinTesting the Accuracy of GALFIT in Measuring the Morphological Properties of Multi-component Disk Galaxies and Exploring the Working of Levenberg-Marquardt Algorithm used in OptimizationDr. Laura DeGroot, Dr. Drew PasteurPhysics, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #7
Shankar A BhatFatty Acids and the Innate Immune System: A Study Infecting Caenorhabditis elegans with Pseudomonas aeruginosaDr Stephanie StrandBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #8
Arnav BhatanagerBoolean Model of Mesenchymal Cell's Resistance to Chromosomal SenescenceDr. Erzsebet ReganBiochemistry & Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #8
Katherine Ann BilletdeauxAre the eyes the window to the soul? An investigation into the role the eyes play in emotion recognitionAdvisor: Dr. Grit Herzmann; Second reader: Dr. Evan WilhelmsCognitive Behavioral Neuroscience1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #8
Macy BischoffSynthesis, characterization, and biological activity of silver (I) fatty acid complexes against Candida albicansAdvisor: Dr. Marie R. Southerland; Second Reader: Dr. Sara E. S. MartinBiochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #9
Cammy BlyThe Influence of Accent, Gender, and Ethnocentrism on Stereotype Content, "What Does the Black Legend Have to Do With Cusco?": Un Discurso de la Alteridad, la Evangelización, y el Arte Religioso en el Cusco ColonialPsychology: Dr. Amber Garcia, Second reader Dr. Evan Wilhelms, Spanish: Dr. Hernán Medina, Second reader Dr. Rebecca GaronzikPsychology, Spanish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #9
Emma BossaertEradicating Pseudomonas Biofilms through Synergistic Interaction of Manuka Honey and Bacteriophage PF7Dr. William MorganBiologyEnvironmental Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #10
Abigail BreitenbucherGaming the System: A Game Theoretic Approach to Risk Management and CybersecurityAdvisor: Dr. Colby Long, Second Reader: Dr. Subhadip ChowdhuryMathematicsAnthropology, History1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #10
Andrea BrownThe Seven Deadly Pathways: A Boolean Model of Yeast Apoptosis in Response to Reactive Oxygen Species, DNA damage, and SaltDr. Regan and Dr. WilliamsBiochemistry and Molecule Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #11
Joel Kpakpo BrownMolecular recognition within the ES complex: A mechanistic investigation to discern how 6-hydroxynicotinate-3-monooxygenase (NicC) distinguishes between substrate analogues when enhancing its rate of NADH oxidation.Dr. Mark J. Snider and Dr. Sara E.S. MartinBiochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #11
Kirsten Buchan“It’s Not Just a Phage, Mom”: An Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Response to Bacteriophage TreatmentAdvisor: Dr. Stephanie Strand Second Reader: Dr. Sara MartinBiochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #12
Madison M. BuckleyBarriers to Entry: Do Students' Perceptions of Economics Contribute to the Underrepresentation of Women and Gender Minorities in the Field?Dr. Melanie Long & Dr. Zareen ThomasEconomics, Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West end, #12
Charles A. BurrowsHand-feeding Impacts Hunting Behavior: A Study On Behavioral Plasticity In Chinese Praying Mantis Tenodera Aridipholia SinensisLaura SirotBiologyEarth Systems Sciences1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #13
Kellen CalhounWhat Factors Play the Most Prominent Role In Knee Injury for Professional Football Players In The NFL? A Study of Injury Risk and Career Longevity for High-Level AthletesDr. Nicholas Brandley & Dr. Rebecca WilliamsBiologyN/A1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #13
Marissa CamachoAssociation Between Male Ejaculate Parameters and Pornography HabitsLaura SirotBiologyAnthropology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #14
Zoe B. CarterThe Scars of China’s One-Child Policy and The Birth Of A New Reality: A Feminist Rhetorical Analysis of Chinese Netizens’ Reactions to The Three-Child PolicyDr. Denise Bostdorff and Dr. Ziying YouCommunication Studies, Chinese Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #14
Syd CaseCreating an ArcGIS Dashboard for Climate Data Management and VisualizationDr. Shelley Judge, Dr. Meagen Pollock, Dr. Greg WilesEnvironmental Geoscience1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #15
Nina CatalfoA Year of N-Confusion: Determining Aggregation in N-Confused Porphyrins Using UV-Vis SpectroscopyDr. Paul Bonvallet (advisor), Dr. Karl Feierabend (second reader)ChemistryEnglish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Roller BoardInside Track, West end, #15
El Yazid ChalibiInvestigating Intraday Impact of Earning Reports on Stock Prices in the Technology Sector from 2010 to 2019Dr. Luri and Dr. TianBusiness Economics, Data Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #16
Brandon CharlesA comprehensive empirical and simulation analysis on how minimum wage increases impact unemployment.Heather Guarnera, Huiting TianComputer Science, Economics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #16
Srushti ChaudhariMelting Water Towers: Analyzing the Impact of Climate Change on Himalayan Glaciology and South Asian AgroeconomyDr. Shelley JudgeGeologyEconomics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, West end, #17
Mia ChenAn Investigation of the Clinical Considerations of Speech-Language Pathologists When Working With Spanish-English Bilingual Adults With AphasiaDr. Joan E. Furey, Dr. Grit Herzmann (second reader)Communication Sciences and DisordersPsychology, Spanish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, West end, #17
Tyler ChumitaThe All-Math Team: A comparative study to predict end of the year award voting in baseball for the North Coast Athletic Conference using an empirical analysisChristina Horr and Drew PasteurMathematics, Education1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #18
Justin ClementClass, Clubs, Work, or Relax: Evaluating the Relationship Between College Activities and Earnings Immediately After GraduationAdvisor: Dr. Philip Mellizo Second Reader: Dr. Sookti ChaudharyEconomicsMathematics, Statistical & Data Sciences1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #19
Tori Alexis CollinsIF YOU WANT TO BE HEARD, START BY LISTENING: AN INVESTIGATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS’ FAMILIARITY, PERCEPTIONS, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES NEEDED FOR MAINSTREAMED CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARINGDonald Goldberg & Megan WereleyCommunication Sciences and DisordersEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #19
Elizabeth ConstanceThe Impact of Relationships on Perception of Symptoms and Stigma in Individuals with ADHD: A Moderation AnalysisAmy Jo StavnezerPsychology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #19
Madison CrucsEffects of Xenobiotic Pollution on Histopathological Alterations and CYP1A Expression on Brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) in Wooster, OHAdvisor: Dr. Rebecca Williams, Second Reader: Dr. Marie SoutherlandBiochemistry & Molecular Biology (BCMB)1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #20
Katie Curry-AgatucciDiscovering Relevant Factors for Successful Goal Scoring: An Analysis of Collegiate Field Hockey Player Positional DataDrew Pasteur and Jillian MorrisonStatistical and Data SciencesCommunication Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #20
Ruth DahlhausenIdentity Crisis: The Internet As An Alternative Source of Sex And Reproductive Health Information For LGBTQ+ IndividualsChrista CravenSociology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #21
Kylie Reannon DavisAssociation Between Bisphenol A and Male Ejaculate ParametersDr. Laura SirotBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #21
Alex DeLongThe virome of Aedes japonicus and Culex spp. mosquitoes collected in Wooster, OHDr. Ferdinand Nanfack-Minkeu & Dr. MorganBiochemistry & Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #22
Manasi DesaiMicroplastics as carriers of PAHs released from oil spills: Measuring ingestion rates and bioaccumulation of PAHs in copepodsCarlo Moreno, Jennifer IsonEnvironmental StudiesChemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #22
David DiGena-SegalWhat’s in the Air: Characterization of Particulate Matter in Wooster, OhioJennifer A. Faust, Rebekah E. Gray, and Paul L. EdmistonChemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #23
Krista EnglishBiochemical Analysis of the Myxococcus fulvus 124B02 Arginine KinaseDean FragaBiochemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #23
Ben FoltzBuilt to Scale: An Exploration Into Full Stack Development StrategiesAdvisor: Drew Guarnera | 2nd Reader: Kowshik BhowmikComputer Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #24
Spencer GaitschMisconceptions in Parallel: Belligerent Perceptions of Mediator Bias in the Chinese Civil WarDr. Christina Welsch, Dr. Matthew KrainHistory, Political ScienceN/A1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #24
Raena GambleAfrican Queens: The Unknown Voices of the Archaeological Record​Dr. Siavash SameiArchaeologyClassical Studies, Art History1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #25
Alexander James Jürgen GasperAnalysis of the Antimicrobial Activity of the Novel Chemotherapeutic Drug, TPP1, Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the Hydrogel Delivery of Water-Soluble Antimicrobial CompoundsAdvisor: Dr. Marie Southerland ; Second Reader: Dr. Sara MartinBiochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #25
Ben GburHow Often Does The Best Team Win?Colby Long, Drew PasteurMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #26
Colin Mihalick GutowInvesting in our Future: Identifying Students Most in Need of Assistance​Dr. Sofia Visa & Dr. Kowshik BhowmikComputer ScienceMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #26
Emilee R. HainesAdvances in characterizing the gene-encoded subunits that compose the nicotinate dehydrogenase and 6-hydroxynicotinate dehydrogenase complexes within the Bacillus niacini nicotinic acid degradation pathwayDr. Mark Snider and Dr. Marie SoutherlandBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #27
Claire HefnerProtection of Pd0 Catalysts from Sulfide Deactivation During TCE Hydrodechlorination Using Polymer-Modified Mesoporous OrganosilicaPaul EdmistonChemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #27
Sabrina HelckThe Infinity Conundrum: Understanding Topics in Set Theory and the Continuum HypothesisDr. Subhadip Chowdhury, Dr. Rob KelveyMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #28
Joseph Thomas HenryHunger Hacker: An Exploration of Neural Networks for Food Preference PredictionAdvisor is Drew Guarnera and Second Reader is Thomas MontelioneComputer ScienceCommunication Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #28
Grace Anne HiipakkaMethamphetamine in Wastewater: A Comparison of Product Identification Post UV and Chlorination DisinfectionDr. Karl Feierabend and Dr. Rebekah Gray (second reader)Chemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #29
William J. HilbertDesigning an Apparatus for Creating 1D Standing Waves Using Reaction-Diffusion-Advection SystemsAdvisor Niklas Manz & Second Reader Laura DeGrootPhysics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #30
Ben HinesOn the Hot Seat :A Comparative Study toPredict Manager Firings inMajor League BaseballDrew PasteurMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #30
May Zin HlaingInvestigating Substrate Specificity for 6-Hydroxynicotinate 3- Monooxygenase (NicC) with Alternative Substrates: Consequences to Catalysis of Replacing the Ring NitrogenDr. Dean FragaBiochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB)1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, North Side, #30
Nikki Marie Elizabeth Hoseus"Orange Is the New Mistreatment?": An Analysis of Knowledge and Perceptions of Incarcerated Women and their Mistreatment Through (Non)Viewing of Orange Is the New BlackDr. Denise Bostdorff and Dr. Setsuko MatsuzawaCommunication Studies, Sociology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #31
Maxwell HoslerElementary Geometry in Non-Elementary Spaces: Counting the Moduli Space of Pentagons on Finite Projective PlanesDr. Robert Kelvey & Dr. Pam PierceMathematicsComputer Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #31
Thinh HuynhCharacterization of a Potential Novel Redox Partner in S. Cerevisiae Mitochondrial Disulfide Relay System and in silico Elucidating Its EssentialityDr. Erzsebet Regan, Dr. Mark SniderBCMBPhilosophy, Statistical and Data Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #32
Margaret JaggerDeveloping a Virtual Modular Synthesizer for Sound Waves and MIDIDrew Guarnera & Sofia VisaComputer Science, MusicStatistical and Data Sciences1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #33
Seokyoung JiAnalyzing a Possible Role of Nab2 RNA Binding Protein in Regulating Transposition in D.MelanogasterSeth M. Kelly (Advisor), William Morgan (Second Reader)Neuroscience (Biology Track)Statistical & Data Sciences1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #33
Abigail JohnsonTogether Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.): An Investigation of Recreational Sports Teams' Coaches' Knowledge of Best Practices for Working with Adolescents with Autism Spectrum DisorderDonald M. Goldberg, Ph. DCommunication Sciences and Disorders, Education1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #34
Kelsea JohnstonThe Effect of Perceived Loneliness on Oxytocin Levels in Humans Amidst the COVID-19 PandemicDr. Sharon LynnNeurobiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #34
Rachel JonesBody Image Mediating the Relationship between Personality Factors, Emotionality and Extraversion, and Psychological Well-being in a Gender-Diverse and Queer SampleAdvisor: Amber Garcia Second Reader: Meredith HopePsyhcologyWomen, Gender, and Sexuality Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #35
Shelby JonesPaleoliTHICC: Understanding the Woman of Willendorf using contemporary fat studiesAdvisor: Dr. Siavash Samei, Second Reader: Dr. Beth DerderianAnthropologyHistory1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, North Side, #35
Riya JoshiMultiphase Oxidation of Squalene and Diphenylamine in the Presence of Ozone Gas by Using ATR-FTIR SpectroscopyAdvisor - Dr. Jennifer Faust and Second Reader - Dr. Sarah SobeckChemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #36
Gunjan JoshiExploring Augmented Reality Using Snapchat's Lens StudioDr. Drew Guarnera & Dr. Thomas MontelioneComputer ScienceEconomics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #36
Nic M. KennadyLiving and Dying During a Pandemic: An Archaeological Comparison of the 1918 Influenza and COVID-19 PandemicsSiavash SameiArchaeologyAnthropology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #37
Benjamin J. KennedySynthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of folic acid and glutamic acid derived silver (I) compounds against Pseudomonas aeruginosaDr. Marie Southerland (Advisor) Dr. Sara Martin (Second Reader)Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #37
Sai Kwan KhalAdvances in the elucidation of the nicotinic acid degradation pathway in Bacillus niacini: Proof of formation of the trihydroxypyridine intermediate and the characterization of an FMN-dependent flavoprotein of unknown functionMark J. Snider & Paul L. EdmistonBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #38
Huy KieuAn Analysis of Advanced SQL Injection Exploitation and MitigationThomas MontelioneComputer ScienceMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #38
Caleb KingAntibiotic Susceptibility Changes in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Post Phage TherapyDr. Strand & Dr. SirotBiologyRussian1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #39
Nathan KreuterThe Soybean–Soybean Aphid Interaction: Mounting Defenses and Overcoming ResistanceDr. Andy Michel and Dr. Hilary EdgingtonBiologyEarth Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #39
Morgan KromerWildfire Simulation Using Agent Based Modeling: Expanding Controlled Burn SeasonsDr. Colby Long, Dr. Drew Pasteur (2nd reader)MathematicsStatistical and Data Sciences1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #40
Ngoc Khanh LaiEffect of Adipokinetic Hormone on Blood-feeding Behavior and Digestion of Aedes aegypti mosquitoesAdvisor: Dr. Laura Sirot, Second Reader: Dr. Sharon LynnBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #40
Gabby LakesTHE EFFECTS OF CANNABIDIOL TOPICAL CREAM COMBINED WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY ON RECOVERY FROM TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENTSAdvisors: Sharon Lynn and Ashley Reid, Second Reader: Nicholas BrandleySelf-Design: Physical Therapy1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #41
Bijeta LamichhaneEnvironmental Socialization in College: A Survey Research and Network Analysis of Changes in Climate-Conscious Concerns and BehaviorsDr. Denise Bostdorff and Dr. Heather GuarneraMathematics, Communication Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #41
Narissa LeBusiness Development: An Analysis of Time, Human, and Technology Resources to Benefit CorporationsProfessor Ahmet Atay and Professor Jillian MorrisonStatistical & Data Sciences, Communication Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #42
Kien LeOn Implementing and Testing the RSA AlgorithmSofia Visa and Subhadip ChowdhuryMathematics, Computer Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #42
Alon LibermanHighlights Generation for Tennis Matches using Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing and Audio AnalysisHeather Guarnera and Subhadip ChowdhuryComputer Science, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #43
Molly LikinsIn Hot Water! Using Numerical Analysis to show the Effects of Climate Change on the Great LakesSubhadip Chowdhury (Advisor) & Drew Pasteur (Second Reader)Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #43
Jonathan LoganMeasuring a Nonlinear Phase Accumulation for Cyclic and Non-cyclic Adiabatic Transformations of the Polarization State of LightDr. Cody Leary & Dr. Robin BjorkquistPhysics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #44
Sarah LongvilleInterspecific competition between Eastern Redback and Northern Ravine salamanders and long-term effects of climate change on salamander body sizeRick Lehtinen and Hilary EdgingtonBiologyEnvironmental Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #44
Lillian R. MacLeanExamining the Role of Arginine Kinase in the Social and Physiological Processes of Myxococcus xanthusDr. Dean Fraga (Advisor) & Dr. Paul Edmiston (Second Reader)Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyEnglish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #45
Libby MaloneIntegrating Communication and Culture in Intermediate French ClassesRebecca Grenouilleau-Loescher and Matthew BrodaFrench1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #45
Z MartinStartling Colors: Coloration as Anti-predator Defense in the Carolina Grasshopper Dissosteira carolinaNicholas BrandleyBiologyEnglish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #46
Holly McAnlisSynthesis and Photophysical Evaluation of Porphyrin-Natural Product Hybrids for Use in Photodynamic TherapyDr. Paul BonvalletChemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #46
Alicia McElweeFollowing the Lead: Impact of Soil Amendments on Lead Toxicity to Tomato PlantsDr. Paul Edmiston (advisor) and Dr. Mark Snider (second reader)Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyReligious Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #47
Marly McGowanThe Effects of Venlafaxine and Voluntary Exercise on Chronic Unpredictable Stress Induced AnxietyAmy Jo StavnezerCognitive and Behavioral NeuroscienceChemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #47
Bailey McKennaFurthering the Usage of Genetic Material from Blow Samples for Beluga Health MonitoringAdvisor: Dr. Sharon Lynn. Second Reader: Dr. Rebecca Williams.Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #48
William Valentine McMichaelDeveloping Yeast as a Cellular-based Neurotransmitter Fluorescently Engineered Reporter for AcetylcholineDr. William Morgan, Dr. Seth KellyNeurobiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #48
Lillian MillerDetermining Growth and Evolution Methods for Galaxies in the GOOS-S Field at 0.8 < z < 1.2Advisor: Dr. Laura DeGroot, Second Reader: Dr. Robin BjorkquistPhysics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #49
Elijah MillerFeelin' Groovy: A Visual Rebranding of Radio Corporation of America RecordsAdvisor: Ahmet Atay, Second Reader: Nii NikoiCommunication StudiesGlobal Media and Digital Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #49
Olivia MittakAll in the Audience: Examining Columbine Narratives to Unveil the Reasons Behind the Acceptance of False NarrativesDr. Susanna Sacks, Advisor. Dr. Kate Beutner, Second Reader.EnglishHistory1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #50
Atticus MoatsMaking Sensory Neuroscience Comparative: A Review and Analysis of Orientation Selective Retinal Ganglion CellsDr. Nicholas Brandley and Dr. John NeuhoffNeurobiology, Sensory Communication Sciences1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #50
Rian MokodompitMallification of Traditional Commercial Spaces: Process and ExperienceHamed Goharipour, Heather Fitz GIbbonUrban Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #51
Sarah MullenUsing Computational Methods to Study Changes in the Fundamental and Overtone NH Stretches due to Solvent EffectsDr. Karl Feierabend and Dr. Sarah Sobeck (second reader)chemistrymathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #51
Danielle J. NasoffARE WE OFF BALANCE? AN INVESTIGATION OF AUDIOLOGISTS’ REFERRAL PRACTICES FOR VESTIBULAR ASSESSMENTS FOR COCHLEAR IMPLANT CANDIDATES AND RECIPIENTS IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION WITH SINGLE-SIDED DEAFNESSDonald M. Goldberg, Ph.D. & Joan E. Furey, Ph.D.Communication Sciences & DisordersStudio Art1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #52
Quan Minh NguyenThe Analysis of Energy Market and Simulation of Electricity Prices in Futures MarketChristina HorrStatistical & Data SciencesEconomics, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #52
Vy Khanh NguyenExploration of the Ring-Opening Polymerization of Epoxidized Undecenoic Acid DerivativesLilliana Morris (Advisor) & Paul Bonvallet (Second Reader)Chemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #53
Truong NguyenPOSITIVE, NEGATIVE, AND APOCALYPTIC CLIMATE MESSAGES: THE EFFECT ON ATTITUDES AND POSSIBLE FUTURE BEHAVIORS TOWARD SHARKSDenise Bostdorff & Matt MariolaCommunication Studies, Environmental Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #53
Bang NguyenQueering NLP: A Non-Heteronormative Approach to Quantifying and Investigating Sentiment Bias against LGBTQ+ Identities in Word EmbeddingsAdvisor: Professor Kowshik Bhowmik; Second Reader: Professor Thomas MontelioneComputer ScienceStatistical & Data Sciences, Communication Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #54
A'Janay NicholsonThe effect of adipokinetic hormone (AKH) on fecundity of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.Ferdinand Nanfack Minkeu, Laura K. Sirot, Erzsébet ReganBiochemistry & Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #54
Ellen NikirkConjuring Authenticity: The Coven, Buckland Museum, and the Representation of Magic Behind GlassDr. Katie Holt and Dr. Pamela FreseHistory, Anthropology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #55
Yiying NiuElectrical Vehicle Routing ProblemsColby Long, Pam PierceMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #55
Caitlyn O'ConnorThe effects of acute moderate physical exercise on recognition memory with a focus on the encoding phase of memory.Nathan Foster (advisor); Grit Herzmann (second reader)Cognitive NeuroscienceBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #56
Matthew OchlisA Statistical and Game Theory Analysis of Red Zone Play Calling in the NFLRobert Drew Pasteur, Pamela Pierce (second reader)Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #56
Hitomi OkamuraExamining the Relationship Between Phonological Processing and Second Language Acquisition for Spanish-English BilingualsAdvisor: Dr. Grit Herzmann, Second Reader: Dr. John NeuhoffNeuroscience - Cognitive Behavioral Track1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #57
Anjolaoluwa OlubusiBacklog Burner: An Adventure Into Automated SchedulingDr. Thomas Montelione, Dr. Colby LongComputer Science, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #57
Marian OverfieldIntrinsic and Extrinsic Motivators of Why Women Enter STEMMeredith HopePsychology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #58
Richie PajakA Simulation of the Economic Impact of Disaster EventsHeather GuarneraComputer ScienceEconomics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #58
Cameron PappGrasshopper Predatory Escape Mechanisms During Repeated Chase Against Artificial Avian StimuliDr. Nicholas BrandleyBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #59
Daphne Lynn PateExamining the Effects of Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme on the Fecundity of Female Aedes aegypti MosquitoesAdvisor: Dr. Laura Sirot & Second Reader: Dr. Rebecca WilliamsBiochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #59
William J. PercyHappiness: Can it be Increased Through Positive Psychology Intervention and is Personality a Factor?Nathan Foster, Mike CaseyPsychologyReligious Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #60
Elizabeth PerezAN INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS REGARDING STUTTERING IN BILINGUAL VERSUS MONOLINGUAL CHILDRENDr. GoldbergCommunication Sciences and DisordersEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #60
Laura PeterjohnHuman Capital Investment through Education: The way to an equitable middle class in South AfricaDr Brooke Krause (Advisor), Dr Melanie Long (Second Reader)EconomicsEnglish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #61
Angelo PetracciThe Effects of Forced Exercise in an Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse ModelDr. Amy Jo Stavnezer & Dr. Grit HerzmannNeuroscience1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #61
Emily PfauHandwriting Recognition System: Comparative Analysis of Artificial Neural Network and Convolutional Neural Network ModelsKowshik BhowmikComputer SciencePolitical Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #62
Nicole PreucilThis CAT Barks: An Investigation of Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions of Instrumental Canine-Assisted Therapy (CAT) on the Spoken Language and Social Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Furey (advisor), Dr. Goldberg (second reader)Communication Sciences and DisordersPsychology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #62
Luke PritchardPredicting Formula 1 Races using Ordered Logistic Regression and Elo RatingsDr. Luri, Dr. MorrisonStatistical & Data SciencesGlobal Media and Digital Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #63
Nivedita RathaurTesting the effect of Intermittent fasting on anxiety and inflammation in rats with altered gut microbiotaDr. Sharon Lynn and Dr. Huiting TianBiology, Economics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #63
Kate ReadForming National Identity through Commemoration: Representation within Postage Stamps at the Smithsonian’s National Postal MuseumDr. Derderian & Dr. ThomasAnthropologyArt History1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #64
Mitchell ReardonThe Underlying Effects of the Sticky Substance Ban On the MLBColby Long & Christina HorrMathematicsStatistical and Data Sciences1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableOutside Track, East End, #64
Pavithra Brahmananda ReddyRecommender SystemsThomas Montelione (Advisor), Robert Kelvey (Second Reader)Computer Science, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #65
Saralee RenickWill You Accept this Rose?: The Representation of Black Women on The Bachelorette Seasons 13 and 18Michael Miyawaki, Heather Fitz GibbonSociologyPolitical Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Round TableInside Track, East End, #65
Kai RogersBALANCING THE LIMITS OF BLACK MASCULINITY: NAVIGATING ONLINE DISCOURSE ON BLACK MEN’S MENTAL HEALTHDr. Oscar Mejía (Advisor) , Dr. Denise Bostdorff (Second Reader)Communication Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #66
Grace RooneyThe Stories that Shape Us: Influence of Folk Tales on Moral Decision Making and Risk Taking Behavior and its Neurological CorrelatesEvan Wilhelms and Amy Jo StavnezerNeuroscience - PsychologyAnthropology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #66
Basil RutkowskiPolarizing Pandemic: Politically Aligned Behaviors and Loss Framed Messages Overshadow Disposition When Predicting COVID-19 Health Behavior IntentionsBryan Karazsia (Advisor) Nathan Foster (Second Reader)Psychology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #67
Burim SaciriTo Pull or To Not Pull the Lever: A Data Driven Approach to Understand the Philosophical Trolley ProblemDr. Rob Kelvey (Advisor) & Dr. Jillian Morrison (Second Reader)Statistical & Data SciencePhilosophy1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #67
Lynne SantosCreating an effective, efficient, engaging, and accurate evolution module in Ohio (AYA)Hilary EdgingtonBiology, Education (AYA) - Life Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #68
Damien M. SausvilleEvaluation of a Swellable Organically Modified Silica Based Sampler for Soil Allelochemicals Using LC-MS/QToFPaul Edmiston & Marie SoutherlandBiochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #68
Kate SchlegelIntegrating Art History into K-5 Social Studies ClassroomsTracy Cosgriff & Allison NeptuneArt History, Education1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #69
Sydney SchusterOn the Field to Stay in the ClassroomSeiko Matsuzawa and Tom Tierney (second reader)SociologyPolitical Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #69
Emma Grace SchwinneInvestigating Whether the RNA Binding Protein Nab2 Regulates Tau mRNA Levels in a Fly Model of NeurodegenerationDr. Seth KellyBiochemistry and Molecular Biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #70
Rachel SemelHelp Wanted: An Investigation of Professionals’ Approaches to and Perceptions Regarding Vocational Development When Working with Young Adults with Autism or Down SyndromeAdvisor: Joan E. Furey, Ph.D., Second Reader: Cara HammondCommunication Sciences and DisordersEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #70
Khandokar ShakibStroke Clustering and Fitting in Vector ArtAdvisor: Professor Kowshik Bhowmik, Second Reader: Dr. Subhadip ChowdhuryComputer Science, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #71
Jacob SheltonA Linguistic Look at Liberty’s Gag: Vagueness in Spain’s Ley MordazaOsmer Balam, Katherine HoltHistory, Spanish1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #71
Eraj SikandarThe Effects of Diversity and Inclusion Policies on Business PerformanceMelanie LongEconomicsWomen's, Gender and Sexuality Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #72
Angad SinghModelling the joint dynamics of Exchange rates, Interest rates and Oil prices using Vector AutoregressionDr. Moses LuriMathematicsComputer Science, Economics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #72
Brooke SmithAn Analysis of Speech-Language Pathologists’ Knowledge of Cleft Palate, Comfort with Treating Children with Cleft Palate, and their Perspectives of Therapy Techniques Addressing Cleft SpeechAdvisor: Joan E. Furey, Ph. D. ; Second Reader: Donald M. Goldberg, Ph. D.Communication Sciences and DisordersEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #73
Jacqueline SpielesEffects of microbiome diversity and indole on Candida albicans infections in Caenorhabditis elegansDr. Stephanie Strand, Dr. Richard LehtinenBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #73
Grant SpragueBRING ME A SHRUBBERY: A STUDY OF NATIVE AMPHIBIAN AND MAMMAL RESPONSES TO NATIVE DECIDUOUS PLANT COMMUNITY RESTORATION IN WOOSTER, OHIOAdvisor: Dr. Lehtinen; Second reader: Dr. BrandleyBiologyEnvironmental Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #74
Jenna StantonA Critical Analysis of Antiracist Pedagogical Strategies and Diverse Young Adult Literature for White EducatorsDr. Susanna Sacks. Second Reader: Dr. Christopher Kang.English, Education.1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #74
Ben SternInvestigating a Material’s Nonlinear Susceptibility Using Entangled PhotonsCody LearyPhysicsMath1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #75
Dominic StillianaA Cause-Marketing Analysis of the PGADr. Michelle Johnson & Dr. Zhenyu TianCommunication Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #75
Gwyn StithPerformance and Identity Production in Minoan CreteSiavash SameiArchaeologyClassical Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #76
Jackson StuffA Call to Lights, Camera, and Action: How Hollywood Woke America to the Nazi ThreatMadonna HettingerHistory, Education1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #76
Brandon StyersThe Effects on Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) Foraging Behavior after Chronic Exposure to Sublethal Toxins in Wayne County CreeksDr. Williams and Dr. SirotBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #77
Karen SuzueAdaptive NPC Behavior in Maze Chase Game Using Genetic AlgorithmsDrew Guarnera (advisor), Sofia Visa (second reader)Computer ScienceStudio Art1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #77
Brooke Katherine SwainIdentifying the Phosphorylation Status of Pho4 Proteins in Yeast Expressing the PsAvh110 Effector ProteinAdvisor: William Morgan Second Reader: Seth KellyBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #78
Holly ThompsonTALK IT OUT: EXPLORING SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CONVERSATION THERAPY USE WITH PEOPLE WITH APHASIADr. Joan Furey, Professor Cara HammondCommunication Sciences and DisordersEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #78
Katie ThompsonLearning in Virtual and In-Person Elementary Classrooms: The Effects of Technology while Teaching/Learning and Immediacy Strategies before, during, and after the COVID-19 PandemicZhenyu Tian, Megan WereleyCommunication Studies, Early Childhood Education with Licensure1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #79
Li TianInvestigating the Actors Scheduling Problem using the Branch and Bound AlgorithmPamela PierceMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #79
Vinh Nghiem ToAssociation Rules and Item-Based Collaborative Filtering for Amazon.com Baseline Recommender SystemSofia Visa & Jillian MorrisonStatistical & Data SciencesEconomics & Math1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #80
Huy Minh TranDestigmatizing StepmothersDenise BostdorffCommunicationEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #80
Maya VastaSheltered: An Investigation of Homelessness in the United StatesDr. Jillian Morrison & Dr. Christina HorrStatistical and Data SciencesSociology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #81
Mia Villavicencio-EschingerTwo Wrongs Make a [Far-]Right: The Rise and SUccess of the Far-Right in Western EuropeDr. Michele LeibyPolitical Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #81
Hung VuDesigning and Implementing a First-Person ShooterAdvisor: Drew Guarnera; Second Reader: Kowshik BhowmikComputer ScienceMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #82
Aaron WeeseMethods of Characterization and Quantification of Pesticides in Precipitation in Wooster, OhioDr. FaustChemistry1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #82
Leah WilcoxKnots, Nots, and LoopsDr. Robert KelveyMathematicsFrench and Francophone Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #83
Melita WilesUsing Machine Learning and Regression Techniques to Rank Liberal Arts Colleges on Social Mobility and the Advancement of Underrepresented GroupsDr. Christina Horr, Dr. Drew Pasteur (second reader)Physics, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #83
Melita WilesAngular frequency of rotating spiral waves in a chemical reaction-diffusion systemDr. Niklas Manz & Dr. Cody LearyPhysics, Mathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #83
Jack WilliamsSweeney Todd: Adaptation Across Media & TimeDr. Oscar Mejia, Dr. Ahmet AtayCommunication StudiesMusic, Global Media & Digital Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #84
Maris WoldinPrescribed Burns in Remnant Prairies: Pollinator Fidelity for Echinacea angustifolia and Plant CompositionDr. Ison and Dr. BrandleyBiology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, South Side, #84
Yuhao WuInjection attacks: A study of the common web safety issues and prevention techniquesKowshik BhowmikMathematcial & Computational Science1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #85
Annays Esperanza YacamánStill Awaiting Justice: An Analysis on the Impact of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment on the Reproductive Autonomy of Migrant WomenDr. Avi Muñoz & Second Reader: Dr. Michelle LeibyPolitical Science (U.S. National Politics)Latin American Studies1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, South Side, #85
Haoge YanStudying the halos of nearby galaxies in the HERON Survey through galaxy decomposition using GALFITLaura DeGroot, Niklas ManzPhysics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West End, #86
Katlyn YeagerAre We Listening To Their Silent Voices? An Investigation of Speech-Language Pathologists’ Knowledge of Spasmodic Dysphonia, Their Perceptions of Treatment, and Patient Experiences with TreatmentAdvisor: Donald M. Goldberg, Ph.D.; Second Reader: Joan E. Furey, Ph.D.Communication Sciences and DisordersEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West End, #86
Vasili ZestosAN INVESTIGATION OF AUDIOLOGISTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE NEED FOR A QUALITY OF LIFE SCALE FOR PATIENTS WITH TINNITUSDr. Goldberg & Dr. CaseyCommunication Sciences and DisordersEducation1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, West End, #87
Yuntao ZhangHow to Build up the Most Effective Soccer TeamAdvisor: Dr. Drew Pasteur Second Reader: Dr.Christina HorrMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, West End, #87
Xudong ZhaoAsymmetric Key Cryptography: RSA CryptosystemColby LongMathematics1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West End, #88
Megan E. ZinsThe Fading of Intention: Photodegradation Studies of Carmine Colorants and Their Implications in Art ConservationDr. Sarah J. Sobeck and Dr. Lilliana S. MorrisChemistryArt History1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableOutside Track, West End, #88
Harrison ZwolshenCharacterization of the Natural Antibiotic Activity of Pseudomonas Environmental IsolatesAdvisor: Dr. Stephanie Strand, Second Reader: Dr. Sara MartinBiochemistry and Molecular biology1-4 p.m.Poster Presentation - Rectangular TableInside Track, West End, #89
Douglass Morris IIUnderstanding the Biological and Biochemical Properties of a Conserved Peroxidase Responsible for the Suppression of Genomic InstabilityDr. William MorganNeurobiologyMusic9 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Laura Sirot, Biology
Mazvita Marilyn ChikomoModeling Meets Mirror Lake: How Highly Urbanized Areas Influence Surface Water- Groundwater Interactions at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OhioDr. Shelley Judge (Advisor), Dr. Greg Wiles (Second Reader)Environmental Geoscience9:10 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Laura Sirot, Biology
Nick HarlingThe Right to Healthcare in Practice: Affordable Clinics & Spanish-speaking patientsDr. Tom Tierney (advisor), Dr. Beth Derderian (second reader)AnthropologySpanish9:20 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Laura Sirot, Biology
Amina HullGolden Girdle, Silver Tongue: The Linguistic Strategy of Homer's HeraJosephine Shaya (advisor), Monica Florence (second reader)Classical Studies9 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Rikki Palmer, Spanish
Maggie McCrackenVisual Looming Cues Increase the Auditory Looming Bias​John NeuhoffPsychology9:10 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Rikki Palmer, Spanish
Zdena SinkhornPropaganda, Print Culture, and Popular Opinion: Newsletters and Pamphlets in Seventeenth-Century EnglandDr. Christina WelschHistoryPhilosophy9:20 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Rikki Palmer, Spanish
Karabella HernandezAre We Defined by Our Adversity? Examining the Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Well-Being in AdulthoodDr. Amber Garcia (advisor), Dr. Mike Casey (second reader)PsychologyWomen's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies (WGSS)10 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Lillian Evans, Multicultural Student Affairs
Erik LivingstonLiving in the Ruins of Utopia: The Collapse of the Soviet Union and the Formation of Russia's Postcolonial IdentityDr. John Siewert (Advisor), Dr. Tracy Cosgriff (Second Reader)Art HistoryRussian Studies10:10 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Lillian Evans, Multicultural Student Affairs
Elizabeth TestamarkIdentity Construction in Former Foster Care ChildrenDrs. Zhenyu Tian, Ahmet Atay, and Gretchen TefsCommunication & Education10:20 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Lillian Evans, Multicultural Student Affairs
Kai DavisGender? I Barely Even Know Her! Examining the Intersections of Gender Identity and NeurodiversityDr. Bryan Karazsia, Dr. Zareen ThomasWomen's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Psychology10 a.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Jill Munro, ISS
Camille CarrOn the Basis of Biological SexDr. Heather Fitz Gibbon, Dr. Mark GrahamSociology and Religious Studies10:10 a.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Jill Munro, ISS
Jordan SpattSocial Media and Politics: Can Women Candidates Prove Their Competence Through Issue Appeals?Dr. Angie Bos, Dr. Avi Mu?ozPolitical ScienceArt History10:20 a.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Jill Munro, ISS
Ren JohnsonWhat's the Buzz? Presence of a Honey Bee Hive Decreases Native Bee Visitation to Native Plant Gardens in Northeast OhioDr. Jennifer Ison, Dr. Reed Johnson, Dr. Hilary Edgington, Sharon Lynn (second reader)BiologyEnvironmental Studies10 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Jennifer Faust, Chemistry
Vincent GilleylenThe Infection Frequency and Severity of Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis in Northern Two-Lined Salamanders in Wooster OhioDr. Rick Lehtinen, Dr. Stephanie StrandBiology10:10 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Jennifer Faust, Chemistry
Nathan KreuterThe Soybean?Soybean Aphid Interaction: Mounting Defenses and Overcoming ResistanceDr. Andy Michel, Dr. Hilary EdgingtonBiologyEarth Science10:20 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Jennifer Faust, Chemistry
Emma DavidsonTime Flies: An analysis of circadian impact upon cell cycle regulation using Boolean modeling and a Drosophila modelDr. Erzsebet Regan, Dr. Seth KellyNeurobiology11 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Michelle Johnson, Comm & Academic Advising
Kate RuncimanModel of a Biotic Hard Substrate Community: Paleoecology of Large Trepostome Bryozoans from the Upper Ordovician (Katian) of the Cincinnati Region, USADr. Mark Wilson, Dr. Shelley JudgeGeology11:10 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Michelle Johnson, Comm & Academic Advising
Emma SaxtonAre You Sure You Don't Know Me? A Facial Recognition Study and Examination of the Other-Race Effect with External Feature AlterationsDr. Grit HerzmannCognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience11:20 a.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Michelle Johnson, Comm & Academic Advising
Rajani SubramanianThe Effect of CBD on Stress-Related Memory ImpairmentsDr. Amy Jo StavnezerNeurosience11 a.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Sarah Sobeck, Chemistry & AD Experiential Learning
Alexa BencicIdentification and Detection of Biomarkers of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in a Cohort of Amish Patients with Propionic Acidemia Using High Resolution Mass SpectrometryDr. Paul Edmiston, Dr. Sara MartinBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyReligious Studies11:10 a.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Sarah Sobeck, Chemistry & AD Experiential Learning
Julian BallesterosThe Physiological and Psychological Effects of Accelerated Rehabilitation, Visualization, and Virtual Reality on ACL RehabilitationDr. Nicholas BrandleyBiology11:20 a.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Sarah Sobeck, Chemistry & AD Experiential Learning
Dillon WheelerModeling Premier League Success with Extreme Gradient BoostingDr. Christina Horr, Dr. Moses LuriStatistical and Data SciencesEconomics11 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Paul Edmiston, Chemistry
Ian ZonfaBoolean Modeling of the Interactions Between Inflammation, Hypoxia, and the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT)Dr. Erz_ebet Regan, Dr. Mark Snider (second reader)Biochemistry/Molecular BiologyPolitical Science11:10 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Paul Edmiston, Chemistry
Arnav BhatnagarBoolean Model of Mesenchymal Cell's Resistance to Chromosomal SenescenceDr. Erz_ebet ReganBiochemistry and Molecular Biology11:20 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Paul Edmiston, Chemistry
Pragya MittalCheer Me Up: A Game Theoretic Optimisation Analysis of the Relationships Between Morale, Corruption and Individual Tax Evasion DecisionsDr. Moses LuriMathematics, Economics11:30 a.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Paul Edmiston, Chemistry
Annie ShenemanA Strange Object That Breaks Your Heart: Short StoriesDr. Christopher Kang, Dr. Tom Prendergast (Second Reader)English, Theatre 12:30 p.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital Hall
Katherine Yordy"Don't You Have a Conscience?" The Economic Underpinnings of Corruption and Its Portrayal in Russian MediaDr. Phil Mellizo, Dr. Tatiana FilimonovaEconomics, Russian StudiesPolitical Science1 p.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Emily Armour, Educational Technology
Harry SusallaBuilding Youth Power to Transform Education: Exploring a Detroit Area Teenage Activist OrganizationDr. Ahmet Atay, Dr. Zareen ThomasSociology, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies1:10 p.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Emily Armour, Educational Technology
Cat MoreschiThe Play's The Thing: An Analysis of Professional and Amateur Queer Theater from 1967-1987 Through the Lens of Star Trek: The Original Series FandomDr. Christina Welsch, Dr. Naoko Skala Theater & Dance, History1:20 p.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Emily Armour, Educational Technology
Carly McWilliamsWhat Girls Do: Girls' Political Participation Reflected in Contemporary Young Adult LiteratureDr. Angie Bos, Dr. Jess CowingPolitical Science, English1:30 p.m.Oral PresentationLive Stream / Gault Recital HallModerator: Emily Armour, Educational Technology
Hannah GroetschSetting the Stage for Representation: Women Candidates and Moderators' Impact on the Prevalence of Women's Issues in Presidential Primary DebatesDr. Angie Bos, Dr. Avram Mu?oz (second reader)Political Science: U.S. National PoliticsEnglish1 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Angie Bos, Political Science
Abigail McFarren"Why Not a Woman?": A Study of How the Media Portrays Women Vice Presidential CandidatesDr. Angie Bos, Dr. Avi Mu?oz (second reader)Political Science: US National Politics History1:10 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Angie Bos, Political Science
Riley SmithAdd Women and Stir: The Effect of Female Mentorship on Women's Law School ExperiencesDr. Angie Bos, Dr. D?sir?e Weber (second reader)Political Science: US National PoliticsGerman Studies1:20 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Angie Bos, Political Science
Jenna Smith"No Matter Where You're From, We're Glad You're Our Neighbor": Enacting Justice Initiatives and Community Formation in Faith-Based OrganizationsDr. Heather Fitz Gibbon, Dr. Seiko Matsuzawa (second reader)SociologyReligious Studies1 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Cathy McConnell, Director of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
Lia McGrath KahanDeep Roots in Eroding Soil: Building Decolonial Resilience Amidst Climate Violence and Displacement in a Louisiana Bayou Indigenous CommunityDr. Iemanja Brown, Dr. Carlo MorenoEnvironmental Studies: Environment and Society1:10 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Cathy McConnell, Director of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
Hannah Nguyen"Not Liberating Women Means the Building of a Socialist Society is Only Half-Way Done": A Feminist Analysis of Ho Chi Minh's Advocacy for the First Law on Marriage and Family in 1959 VietnamDr. Denise Bostdorff, Dr. Oscar Mejia (second reader)Communication Studies1:20 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Cathy McConnell, Director of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
Lilia Eisenstein"We Have Rung the Alarm Bell Loud and Clear": Exploring the Effects of the Securitization of Global Public Health Crises by International Organizations on State ResponseDr. Matt Krain, Dr. Kent Kille (second reader)Political Science2 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Matt Krain, Political Science
Libbie DePastinoImpacts of the Securitization of Development in ColombiaDr. Matthew Krain, Dr. Hern?n MedinaGlobal and International Studies, Spanish2:10 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Matt Krain, Political Science
Emily ToddThe Impact of the Securitization of Children and Armed Conflict in the United Nations Security Council on the United Nations SystemDr. Kent KillePolitical Science: International RelationsPsychology2:20 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Matt Krain, Political Science
Rachel Marie OsterhousePlay Like a Girl: Examining the Stigma of Women's Health and Menstruation in SportsDr. Thomas Tierney, Dr. Setsuko MatsuzawaSociologyPolitical Science2 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Beatrice Adams, History
Frank AdamsThe Evolution of Chinese Media in Africa: From Kung Fu Movies to Television and InternetDr. Ibra SeneHistory2:10 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Beatrice Adams, History
Noah LevyFollow Your Arrow Wherever it Points: How Fandoms Form and How Fandoms Interpret Gender Through Kacey MusgravesDr. Zareen Thomas, Dr. Zhenyu TianAnthropology, Communications2:20 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Beatrice Adams, History
Megan TuennermanPuffins, the Charismatic Clowns of the Sea: Examining the Relationship Between Community Identity and the Social Construction of AnimalsDr. Heather Fitz GibbonSociology, Environmental Studies3 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Denise Bostdorff, Communication Studies
Thomas H. TutenOf Power, Plurality, and Prejudice: Political Realignment in the United States, 1932-2020Dr. Jordan Walters, Dr. Bas van DoornHistory, Political Science3:10 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Denise Bostdorff, Communication Studies
Philip GrayA Break From 538: A Study On The Expansion Of The House Of Representatives In Electoral College Reform And Its Relationship To The Popular VoteDr. Angie Bos, Dr. Bas Van DoornPolitical ScienceHistory3:20 p.m.Oral PresentationGovernance RoomModerator: Denise Bostdorff, Communication Studies
Shankar A BhatHealthy Democracy, Healthy Citizens: Examining How the Quality of Democracy Impacted the Public Health Responses in South Africa's HIV/AIDS EpidemicDr Michele LeibyPolitical Science3 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Tom Tierney, Sociology
Annabelle CohenCutting their losses: Exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on undergraduate copingDr. Meredith Hope, Dr. Amber GarciaPsychologyMusic3:10 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Tom Tierney, Sociology
Sky GillFinding a Way Home: Examining Outcomes of Foster Care after MaltreatmentDr. Christina Horr, Dr. Jillian Morrison (second reader)Statistical and Data SciencesSociology, Environmental Studies3:20 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Tom Tierney, Sociology
Amaya MiddlebrooksMy Emotions and My Manhood: A Deeper Look at Heterosexual Black Men’s Emotional Disclosure in Romantic RelationshipsDr. Heather Fitz Gibbon, Dr. Evan WilhelmSocial Psychology3:30 p.m.Oral PresentationCoRE CubeModerator: Tom Tierney, Sociology
Zdena SinkhornPropaganda, Print Culture, and Popular Opinion: Newsletters and Pamphlets in Seventeenth-Century EnglandDr. Christina WelschHistory10 a.m.-12 p.m.DemonstrationCoRE CubeModerators: Drs. Jacob Heil & Jon Breitenbucher
Brimmer D MorrisonGrotesque Cultural Exchange; A Study of Japanese Fashion HistoryDr. Madonna HettingerHistory10 a.m.-12 p.m.DemonstrationCoRE CubeModerators: Drs. Jacob Heil & Jon Breitenbucher
Gunjan JoshiExploring Augmented Reality Using Snapchat's Lens StudioDrs. Drew Guarnera & Thomas MontelioneComputer Science10 a.m.-12 p.m.DemonstrationCoRE CubeModerators: Drs. Jacob Heil & Jon Breitenbucher
Benton Thompson IVA Digital Solution to Partage: A Case Study of the College of Wooster's Pella CollectionDr. Siavash SameiArchaeology10 a.m.-12 p.m.DemonstrationCoRE CubeModerators: Drs. Jacob Heil & Jon Breitenbucher
Margaret JaggerDeveloping a Virtual Modular Synthesizer for Sound Waves and MIDIDr. Drew Guarner, Dr. Sofia VisaComputer Science, Music10 a.m.-12 p.m.DemonstrationCoRE CubeModerators: Drs. Jacob Heil & Jon Breitenbucher