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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Poster Session

02:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Irwin Library Lower Level

Comparison of Double-Stranded RNA Binding Motifs between Different Organisms

Courtney L. Brown Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Mark R. Macbeth Butler University

Glutamate Carboxypeptidase II Role in Folate Metabolism

Claire Kennedy Eastern Illinois University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Gopal Periyannan Eastern Illinois University

Effect of Loop Variants on Enzymatic Activity in Acyl-Protein Thioesterases

William Harris

Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

R. Jeremy Johnson Butler University

Identifying Potential Therapy for POLG Disease Using the C. elegans Model polg-1(srh1)

Charles Ian Ces Earlham College, Suraiya Haroon, Marni Falk University of Pennsylvania

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Marni Falk University of Pennsylvania

Investigation of Factors that Trigger Essential Conformational Changes in FTT258

Asif Hossain Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

R. Jeremy Johnson Butler University

Direct Observation of APT Protein Dynamics Using Tryptophan Fluorescence

Chris Zeheralis Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

R. Jeremy Johnson Butler University

Lithium as a Treatment for Varroa Mites in Honeybee Colonies

John Serio Trine University, Myles Copeland Trine University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Ira Jones Trine University

Oxidative Stress Induces Ligand-independent Signaling of p75NTR Mediated by c-Jun N-terminal Kinase in Dopaminergic Cells

Rachel Clements Eastern Kentucky University, Cassandra Escobedo Eastern Kentucky University, Kendall Nelson Eastern Kentucky University, Carter Waugh Eastern Kentucky University, Andrew Elliot Eastern Kentucky University, Montana Schemanski Eastern Kentucky University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Bradley Kraemer Eastern Kentucky University

Role of Conserved Serine Hydrolases in Controlling Acetaldehyde Toxicity in Yeast

Jennfier Barton Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

R. Jeremy Johnson Butler University

Poster Presentation

Biology

Biology Poster Session

02:30 PM to 04:00 PM

Irwin Library 2nd Floor

Analysis of the Role of the Spike Protein on the Stability of Mouse Hepatitis Virus Strains MHV-A59 and MHV-2

Emily Hasik Butler University, Sydney Kastelitz Butler University, Nathan Junod Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Stobart Butler University

Asiatic Acid and Madecassic Acid Promote Neurite Outgrowth in Neuro2a Cell

Melissa Nathan Eastern Illinois University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Gordon Tucker Eastern Illinois University

Body Mass in Female and Male Fox Squirrels (Sciurus niger) at Saint Mary’s College

Kamryn Yerga Saint Mary's College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Vanessa Young Saint Mary's College

Crawfish Frog as a Case Study: How Art Can be Used in Conservation

Cheyenne Olson Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Kamal Islam Ball State University

Development of Novel Population Genetic Markers for Population Studies within the Wood Fern Hybrid Swarm

Tara Poindexter Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Emily Gillespie Butler University

Do Scorpions Contain Bacteria that are Beneficial to Humans?

Maxime Parent Eastern Connecticut State University,

Christopher Shimwell Eastern Connecticut State University,

Lauren Atkinson Eastern Connecticut State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Barbara Murdoch Eastern Connecticut State University, Matthew Graham Eastern Connecticut State University

Effects of Shade Cloth Treatments on Late Summer Growth of Salanova Lettuce Varieties in Raised Garden Beds

Haley Jackson Thomas More College, Miranda Wilson Thomas More College, Eliza Kohl Thomas More College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Shannon Galbraith-Kent Thomas More College

Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Expression as a Biomarker for Aggressive Breast Cancer

Savannha Cookenour Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

George Sandusky Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Preliminary Analysis of the Intestinal Epithelial Histology of the American Bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeiana (Amphibia: Ranidae)

Zoelaine Viewegh University of Indianapolis,

Evan Brandenburg University of Indianapolis,

Mikia Davis University of Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Kevin Gribbins University of Indianapolis

Effects of Trisomic Genes, Including Dyrk1a, on Skeletal Phenotypes in Mouse Models of Down Syndrome

Kourtney Sloan Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Randall Roper Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Evaluation of T-Cells and Mal2 in Breast Tissue containing Invasive Ductal and Metastatic Carcinoma

Austyn Colter Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

George Sandusky Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Fish-Host identification of Louisiana Fatmucket, Lampsilis hydiana

Jonathan Frommeyer Thomas More College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Chris Lorentz Thomas More College

Preliminary Histological Analysis of the Intestines in the Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides

Dawson LaBaw University of Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Kevin Gribbins University of Indianapolis

Functional Measure to Determine Fecal Coliform Pollution in Crooked Lake (Steuben County, Indiana)

Drake Richter Trine University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Samuel Drerup Trine University

Genetic Variation Underlying the Metabolic Disorder Homocystinuria

Alexandra Norton Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Robert Haney Ball State University

Evaluating Three Different Histological Subtypes Seen in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in Mouse Model

Maggie Granatir Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

George Sandusky Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Mutational Analysis of Nonstructural Proteins of Bacteriophage phi6

Thomas Rivet Trine University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Angela Berger Trine University

Novel Mouse Model of Systematic Lupus Erythematosus

Alexis Bloom Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

George Sandusky Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Baohua Zhou Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Preliminary Study of Spermiogenesis within the Testis of the Tokay Gecko, Gekko gecko

Diana Mancuso University of Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Kevin Gribbins University of Indianapolis

Protein Interactions of the DHX36 Helicase in Dividing and Non-dividing Cells

Zachary Zentz Ball State University,

Adam Richardson Ball State University, Siarra Sandwith Ball State University,

Joey Vaughn Ball State University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Robert Haney Ball State University, Philip Smaldino Ball State University

Preliminary Histological Study of the Small Intestine of Lithobates clamitans

Daisy J Hernandez University of Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Kevin Gribbins University of Indianapolis

The Role of elf3 in Ethanol Dysregulated Transcriptional Networks

Matthew Hawkins Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

James Marrs Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

The Adaptor Protein, Dreadlocks, Contributes to Multiple Follicle Cell Behaviors During Oogenesis

Reagan Wohlford Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Lindsay Lewellyn Butler University

Quantitative Analysis of Stereocilia Lengthening in Mice During Development

Jeongwon Lee Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Benjamin Perrin Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Resistance for One is Resistance for All! (Almost): How Previous Bacteriophage Infection Impacts Susceptibility to a Future Infection

Yazid Barhoush Earlham College, Drenushe Krasniqi Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Lindsey McGee Earlham College

Poster Presentation

Biology 1 Cell and Developmental Biology

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Gallahue Hall 101

09:00 AM

Investigating the Role of γ-SNAPs in Arabidopsis thaliana Root Growth

Carly Hackler Anderson University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Katelyn Butler

Faculty Sponsor(s): PhD

Anderson University

09:15 AM

Investigation of the Role of FSHR-1 in Neuromuscular Signaling in C. elegans

Alyssa Ritter Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jennifer Kowalski Butler University

09:30 AM

Spatiotemporal and Sex-specific Expression of DYRK1A in the Ts65Dn Mouse Model of Down Syndrome During Perinatal Development

Andrew Folz Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Laura Hawley Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Randall Roper Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Charles Goodlett Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Oral Presentation

Biology 2 Physiology and Behavioral Ecology

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Gallahue Hall 102

09:00 AM

Acoustic Behavior of Northern Short-Tailed Shrews (Blarina brevicauda) in a Novel

Margaret Gleason Saint Mary's College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Laura Kloepper Saint Mary's College

09:15 AM

Behavior and Social Organization of Masai Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) in the Tarangire Region of Northern Tanzania

Sarah Dickman Earlham College,

Zoe Curtis Earlham College,

Ian Shriner Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Brent Smith Earlham College, Wendy Tori Earlham College

09:30 AM

Construction and Experimental Design of Juvenile Huts for the Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis)

Kim Gulbranson Purdue University West Lafayette

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Nick Burgmeier Purdue University West Lafayette, Rod Williams Purdue University West Lafayette

09:45 AM

The Adaptive Value of Herds: Variation in Vigilance and Behavior Across Impala Herd Types

Rachel Pastel Earlham College,

Molly Bahr Earlham College,

Caroline Wolfe-Merritt Earlham College,

Emma Stinson Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Brent Smith Earlham College, Wendy Tori Earlham College

Oral Presentation

Biology 3 Microbiology and Microbial Ecology

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Gallahue Hall 105

09:00 AM

Ecological Correlates of Ectoparasite Load in New Guinean Birds

Ian Shriner Earlham College, Sam Pigott Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Wendy Tori Earlham College

09:15 AM

Identifying the Susceptibility of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Strains to Inactivation by Cathelicidin and Human beta-Defensins

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

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Stobart Butler University

09:30 AM

Prevalence of Aerial Microbiomes in Male, Female, and Gender-Neutral Restrooms

Mahmood Kedo Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Sean Berthrong Butler University

09:45 AM

The Characterization of Bryophyte Antimicrobial Peptides in Defense against Bacteria

Viktor Stjepic Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Philip Villani Butler University

Oral Presentation

Biology 4 Neurobiology and Biochemistry

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Gallahue Hall 101

10:30 AM

Effects of Treatment with the DYRK1A Inhibitor CX-4945 on Down Syndrome Phenotypes in Ts65Dn mice

Faith Prochaska Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Laura Hawley Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Charles Goodlett Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Randall Roper Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

10:45 AM

Evaluation of the Conservation and Functionality of the Interdomain Loop of Mouse Hepatitis Virus (MHV) Protease nsp5

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

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Stobart Butler University

11:00 AM

Exploring the Signaling Pathway of the G Protein-coupled Receptor FSHR-1 in Regulating Neuromuscular Function in C. elegans

Abigail Shores Butler University, David Ryskamp, Sarah Olfsson, Allyson Munneke, Amy Godfrey

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jennifer Kowalski Butler University

11:15 AM

The G protein-coupled Rreceptor FSHR-1 Regulates Synaptic Vesicle and Active Zone Protein Localization at C. elegans Neuromuscular Synapses

Morgan Buckley Butler University,

Julie Kolnik Butler University,

Sarah Olofsson Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Jennifer R. Kowalski Butler University

Oral Presentation

Biology 5 Evolutionary Biology and Phylogenetics

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Gallahue Hall 102

10:30 AM

Evolutionary Genomics: Redefining the Osiris Genes Family

Irving Barrera Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Christopher Smith Earlham College

10:45 AM

Identification and Phylogenetic Analysis (28S Large Subunit rDNA) of Digenean Trematodes Isolated From Clear Creek, Richmond, Indiana

Abigail Zanatta Earlham College,

Ruth Reichman Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Peter Blair Earlham College

11:00 AM

Morphological Precedent for a Novel Worker Caste in Pogonomyrmex badius

Anna Mullin Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Chris Smith Earlham College

Oral Presentation

Business & Economics

Business & Economics Poster Session

08:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Irwin Library 3rd Floor

Stock Prices and Investor Information Availability

Sang Hoang University of California - Merced

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Justin Hicks University of California - Merced

The Economic Determinants of American Professional Sports Franchise Valuations

Ryan Flora Western Kentucky University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Dennis Wilson Western Kentucky University, Lukun Zheng Western Kentucky University

Poster Presentation

Business & Economics 1

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Jordan Hall 183

10:30 AM

Art and the Law - An Analysis of the Price of Restricted Artwork

Denise Bergdolt Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Rajaram Krishnan Earlham College

10:45 AM

Price Determinants in the South Asian Art Market

Dong Cao Earlham College, Thuong Nguyen Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Rajaram Krishnan Earlham College

11:00 AM

Measuring the Aesthetic Appeal of South Asian Art by Comparing the Returns on Art with Financial Assets

Uyen Nguyen Earlham College, Tinotenda Chigasa Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Rajaram Krishnan Earlham College

Oral Presentation

Business & Economics 2

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM

Jordan Hall 183

01:30 PM

The Economics of Pre-sale Estimates

Dipesh Poudel Earlham College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Rajaram Krishnan Earlham College

01:45 PM

The Southern Common Market and the Integration of South America

Sam Piacente Hanover College

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Mi Yung Yoon Hanover College

02:00 PM

Assigning Triaged Patients to Treatment Rooms in a Hospital Emergency Department

Tyler Pollard Butler University

Faculty Sponsor(s):

Barry King Butler University, Jennifer Rice Butler University, Jane Siegler Butler University

Oral Presentation