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Biology

Biology 2 Genetics and Cell Biology

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Gallahue Hall 105

09:00 AM

Exploring the Role of the Arp2/3 Complex and the Formin, Diaphanous, in the Germline Ring Canals of the Developing Drosophila Egg Chamber

Josephine Thestrup Butler University, Marina Tipold Butler University, Alex Kindred Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Lindsay Lewellyn Butler University, Kayla Harpold Butler University

09:15 AM

Investigation of SYD-2 Liprin-alpha Ubiquination by the Anaphase-Promoting Complex in C. elegans Motor Neurons

Taylor Prechtel Butler University, Lauryn Campagnoli Butler University, Daniel Lester Butler University, Kristen Rush Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jennifer Kowalski Butler University

09:30 AM

Cell Type-specific Investigation of the FSHR-1 Receptor and its Downstream Pathway Components in Neuromuscular Signaling

David Ryskamp Butler University, Sarah Olofsson Butler University, Amy Godfrey Butler University, Abigail Shores Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jennifer Kowalski Butler University

09:45 AM

Analysis of 6 and 11 Week Old Ts65Dn Mice Femurs Suggests Dyrk1a’s Role in Down Syndrome Skeletal Phenotypes May be Inconsistent Throughout Development

Adam Knox Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Randall Roper Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

10:00 AM

Identifying Influential Trisomic Genes that Contribute to Skeletal Phenotypes in Down Syndrome

Matthew Blackwell Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Randall Roper Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Oral Presentation

Biology 3 Microbes and Antimicrobials

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Gallahue Hall 106

09:00 AM

Characterization of Bacterial Flora Present on Squirrel Populous at Butler University

Ethan Kitt Butler University, Matthew A. Tille Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Michael Trombley Butler University

09:15 AM

Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiling of Over-the-Counter Probiotic Supplements

Leandra Hess The University of Findlay, Kathryn Kelly The University of Findlay, Hannah McColl The University of Findlay, Hannah Cope The University of Findlay

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Robert Charvat The University of Findlay

09:30 AM

Evaluation of a Panel of Recombinant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Strains to Antimicrobial Peptide Inactivation

Karina Latsko Butler University, Caitlin Haas Butler University, Nathan Junod Butler University, Katelyn Castiglia Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Stobart Butler University

09:45 AM

Reversion Analysis of Coronavirus MHV Interdomain Loop Mutants

Mansi Pandya Butler University, Megan Franke Butler University, Emily Hasik Butler University, Sean Callahan Butler University, Benjamin Nick Butler University, Christopher Stobart Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Stobart Butler University

Oral Presentation

Biology 4 Nutritional Requirements and Phenotypic Effects

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Gallahue Hall 108

09:00 AM

Differential Diet Analysis: The Effects of Binge Eating versus Active Foraging on Energy Conservation and Metabolism of Gekko gecko

Jacob Ritchie Anderson University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Daniele Ippolito Anderson University

09:15 AM

Comparative Growth Rates of Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Cory Duff Anderson University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Daniel Ippolito Anderson University

09:30 AM

Nutrient Requirements of Pogomyrmex barbatus

Ian Shriner Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Chris Smith Earlham College

09:45 AM

The Effect of Tyrosine on Wing Patterns of the Cabbage White Butterfly

Katelyn Glaenzer Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Andrew Stoehr Butler University

Oral Presentation

Biology 5 Physiology and Behavioral Ecology

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Gallahue Hall 102

10:30 AM

Tadarida Brasiliensis Adjusts Echolocation Calls to Detect Cave Opening: Evidence for Bimodal Sensing in Bats

Kathryn McGowan Saint Mary's College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Laura Kloepper Saint Mary's College

10:45 AM

Habitat Use of Northern Saw-whet Owls in Delaware and Henry counties, Indiana

Gillian Martin Ball State University, Kaitlin Gavenda Ball State University, Clay Delancey Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Kamal Islam Ball State University

11:00 AM

Bird Feeder and Bird Seed Selection in Local Populations of Birds on Midway University’s Campus: Interaction Work

Kansas Beard Midway University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

John Delfino Midway University

11:15 AM

Relative Organ Size in Migratory Birds

Kelsea Zitt Butler University, Lauren Goertzen Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Shelley Etnier Butler University

Oral Presentation

Biology 6 Neurobiology

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Gallahue Hall 105

10:30 AM

The Science of Love and Attraction Through the Lens of Helen of Troy

Madelyn Sanders Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Margaret Brabant Butler University

10:45 AM

Novel Antidepressant and Its Effects on Stress Related Behaviors and Cognitive Learning in Fish

Hannah Mullinax Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jessica Ward Ball State University

11:00 AM

Investigation of the Neuronal Expression Pattern of the G Protein-coupled Receptor FSHR-1 in C. elegans

Emily Nettesheim Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jennifer Kowalski Butler University

11:15 AM

Localization and Functionality of the SUMO Conjugating Enzyme UBC-9 in C. elegans Neuromuscular Signaling

Elly Mawi Butler University, Victoria Kreyden Butler University, Kristen Rush Butler University, Morgan Harrison Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jennifer Kowalski Butler University

Oral Presentation

Biology 7 Environmental Stress Effects and Responses

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Gallahue Hall 106

10:30 AM

The Effects of Salicylic Acid on the Hypersensitive Response of Physcomitrella patens

Matthew Hathaway Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Philip Villani Butler University

10:45 AM

Physiological Responses of Stylophora pistillata in the Red Sea in Response to Elevated Temperatures

Naomi Tsai Colorado College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Shane Heschel Colorado College

11:00 AM

Analysis of the Physical Stability of Recombinant Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Strains Against Temperature, pH, and UV Light Exposure.

Katelyn Castiglia Butler University, , Darby DeFord Butler University, Jenna Nosek Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Stobart Butler University, Sean Berthrong Butler University

11:15 AM

Analysis of Strain-specific Stability Among Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) Clinical Isolates

Jenna Nosek Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Stobart Butler University

Oral Presentation

Business & Economics

Business & Economics Poster Session

08:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Irwin Library 3rd Floor

1. Indianapolis Airport New Route Plan

Ross Wilson Ball State University, Logan Burkley Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Fred Kitchens Ball State University

2. Paper or Plastic

Jordan Baker Anderson University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Michael Bruce Anderson University

3. Predicting How Kentucky's Sales Tax Change Will Affect Revenue

William Bennett Western Kentucky University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

David Zimmer Western Kentucky University

4. Understanding the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Liquidity Guarantee Program

Cassie Boegel Anderson University, Katie Lawrence Anderson University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Emmett Dulaney Anderson University

Poster Presentation

Business & Economics 1

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Jordan Hall 174

10:30 AM

Developing Big Data Resources For Students In Three Majors

Andy Vera Ball State University,

Floyd Stoner

Ball State University,

Ben Church Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Fred Kitchens Ball State University, Kyle Church Ball State University

10:45 AM

Using Data to Better Understand Customers for the Indianapolis International Airport

Abi Minton Ball State University, Zac Calhoun Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Fred Kitchens Ball State University

11:00 AM

Machine Learning and Hockey: Predicting Average NHL Home Game Attendance

Julie Vaughan Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Barry King Butler University, Jennifer Rice

Oral Presentation

Business & Economics 2

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM

Jordan Hall 174

01:30 PM

Social Entrepreneurship in the Public Accounting Industry: A Two-Part Stakeholder Analysis

Rebecca Kinzinger Kings College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

JC Blewitt Kings College

01:45 PM

Printing Profits in a Student-Managed Business

Allyssa Burdine Ball State University,

Dakota Savage Ball State University,

Reid Frick Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Rai Peterson Ball State University

02:00 PM

Starting the Next Generation

Nathan Marriott Ball State University, Joe Podnar Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Fred Kitchens Ball State University

02:15 PM

Imagery Usage in Non-Profit Advertisements: A Case for Millennial Consumers

Kyle McKiernan Kings College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

JC Blewitt Kings College

Oral Presentation

Chemistry

Chemistry Poster Session

02:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Irwin Library 1st Floor

1. Advancements in the Synthesis of Mutual Anticancer Prodrugs

Eric Dobias Thomas More College, David Kelley Thomas More College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Daniel Esterline Thomas More College

2. Antimicrobial and Adsorption Properties of Post-synthetic Modified MOF-199 Utilizing Organic Dyes

Ashna Sran Lewis University, Brenna Hyslop Lewis University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Daniel Kissel Lewis University

3. Application of Calibrated Peer Review in Organic Chemistry II

Jackson Bolek University of Evansville, Saurav Gupta University of Evansville

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Sarah Wilson University of Evansville

4. Characterization of the Monomeric Form of the Sigma-1 Receptor

Christopher Koch Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Mark Macbeth Butler University

5. Comparison of Toxic Metal Content in Processed and Unprocessed Herbal Medicines using ICP-MS

Zach Towle Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Olujide Akinbo Butler University

6. Computational Docking Investigation of Purine Scaffolds Toward Combating Gram-negative Drug-resistant Bacteria

Phillip Wittel University of Evansville

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Roslyn Lampkins University of Evansville

7. Creating Substrates for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy with the Tollen's Reaction

Michael Smith Trine University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Anthony Layson Trine University

8. Elemental Analysis of Brood V Periodical Cicadas

Thomas Payne Thomas More College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

William Wetzel Thomas More College, Jyoti Saraswat Thomas More College

9. Epoxy Casting Technic for Automotive Lighting Prototype

Zhaowei Chen Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Husam Altoonisi Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Hossein Alisafaee Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

10. Esterification of Tetralol and Benzoic Acid Analogs

Austin Fisher University of Saint Francis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Dennis Roberts University of Saint Francis

11. Exploring the Role of the Linker in the Antiestrogen Activities of Tamoxifen Conjugates

Xinyi Li Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Ross Weatherman Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

12. Finding Juliet Blue

Michael Thomas Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Anne Wilson Butler University

13. Improvements to Battery Systems Through Surface Modification

Robert Dick Trine University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Yingwen Cheng Northern Illinois University

14. Investigating Amyloid Beta Peptide Aggregation in the Presence of Copper to Explore the Morphological Changes that Contribute to Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease

Karlie Cummins Lewis University, Rachel Lullo Lewis University, Dina Nashed Lewis University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Daniel Kissel Lewis University, Mallory Havens Lewis University

15. Long-term Storage of Biospecimens at Room Temperature

Kendall Hartline Thomas More College, Jack Boylan Not Affiliated with a College/University, Kavya Koneru Not Affiliated with a College/University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Meenakshi Bansal Thomas More College, Gautam Gupta University of Louisville

16. Metal Exposure from Canned Tuna: A Safety Assessment

Cassandra Marsh Butler University, Bretta Tate Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Olujide Akinbo Butler University

17. Purine Scaffolds Toward a New Class of Antibacterial Agents Against Gram-Negative Drug Resistant Bacteria

Timothy Miller University of Evansville

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Roslyn Lampkins University of Evansville

18. Synthesis of Dibromoindigo Isomers

Stephanie Nahhas Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Anne Wilson Butler University

19. The 3D Printing of UV-Vis Cuvettes

Blaise Ostertag Thomas More College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

William Wetzel Thomas More College

20. Trace Metal Analysis of Male and Female Periodical Cicadas using Microwave Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry

Andrew Seiler Thomas More College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

William Wetzel Thomas More College

Poster Presentation

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