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Program

Pharmacy, Health Sciences, & Exercise Science

Pharmacy, Health Sciences, & Exercise Science 5 Malnutrition/Worksite Clinics/Poverty/Financial Wellness/Learning without Borders
01:30 PM to 02:45 PM
Pharmacy & Health Sciences 106B
01:30 PM
Health and Poverty in Marion County
Julie Vaughan Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Barry King Butler University
01:45 PM
Implications of Student Debt and Financial Wellness: Can Universities Help?
Anne Leighty Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Angela Ockerman Butler University
02:00 PM
Malnutrition: Sub-Saharan Africa versus the United States of America
Jonas Smith Marian University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Pierre Atlas Marian University
02:15 PM
Learning Without Borders: A Qualitative Exploration of a Service-learning Collaboration Between Healthcare and Computer Science Students in the Dominican Republic
Courtney Cox Butler University, Sarah Lenahan Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Trish Devine Butler University
Oral Presentation

Pharmacy, Health Sciences, & Exercise Science 6 Temperature/Bacteria/Transplant
03:00 PM to 04:15 PM
Pharmacy & Health Sciences 106B
03:00 PM
Effects of Temperature on Fine Motor Skills
BayLee Mitchell Hanover College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Bryant Stamford Hanover College
03:15 PM
Extended versus Intermittent Infusions of Cefepime for the Treatment of Febrile neutropenia
Daniel Przybylski Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
David Reeves Butler University
03:30 PM
Impact of Rapid MecA Testing in Children with Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Emily Drwiega Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Kristen Nichols Butler University, Chad Knoderer Butler University
03:45 PM
Retrospective Review of Ursodiol Use in a Community Based Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Center
Grace Lewis Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Chad Knoderer Butler University
Oral Presentation

Physics & Astronomy

Physics & Astronomy 1

09:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Gallahue Hall 106
09:00 AM
An Exactly Solvable Model for Quantum Resonances: The Friedrichs Model
Alex Glickfield Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Gonzalo Ordonez Butler University
09:15 AM
Construction of an Interferometer for Radio Astronomy
Benjamin Niederhelman Manchester University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Christer Watson Manchester University
09:30 AM
Design and Optimization of a Phantom for Testing Gamma Camera Resolution
Jacob Beckmann Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Kosta Popovic Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
09:45 AM
Maximization of Energy Collection Efficiency of a Solar-Powered Passive Thermosiphonic Hot Water Heater
Philip Lax University of Evansville,
Ryan DeHoff University of Evansville,
Abdulhasib Aljandali University of Evansville
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Douglas Stamps University of Evansville
Oral Presentation

Physics & Astronomy 2

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Gallahue Hall 106
10:30 AM
Analysis of Wear Corrosion on a Mill Scale Filtration System
Laura Johnson University of Indianapolis
Faculty Sponsor(s):
MD Rashedul Sarker University of Indianapolis
10:45 AM
Laser Ablation of the Dental Cement by Plasmonic Nanoparticles
Simon Tsaoussis Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Renat Letfullin Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
11:00 AM
Plasmonic Nanoparticles for Sunscreens Design
John Monarch Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Renat Letfullin Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
11:15 AM
Study of The Effects of Multiple Monolayers of Polyvinylidene Fluoride
Kyle Stewart Marian University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Jeffrey Carvell Marian University
Oral Presentation

Physics & Astronomy

02:30 PM to 04:00 PM
Irwin Library Lower Level
Dynamical Ejecta Mass and Gravitational Wave Emission from High Mass-Ratio Binary Neutron Star Mergers
Allen Murray Purdue University Northwest
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Aaron Warren Purdue University Northwest
Evaluation of Radiation and Design Criteria for a Lunar Habitat
Hayley Bower Anderson University,
Robert Shaver Anderson University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Daniel Gomez Purdue University West Lafayette, H. Jay Melosh Purdue University West Lafayette, Shirley Dyke Purdue University West Lafayette, John Millis Anderson University, Terry Pahls Anderson University
Mid-infrared Optical Constants of InAsSb Alloys and Bulk GaSb
Pablo Paradis New Mexico State University, Rigo Carrasco New Mexico State University, Vinita Dahiya Ohio State University - Columbus
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Stefan Zollner New Mexico State University, Sanjay Krishna Ohio State University - Columbus, John Carlin Ohio State University - Columbus, Alireza Kazemi Ohio State University - Columbus
Multi-Band Ensemble Photometry of the Ecplising Binary Star NSVS 4161544
Tyler Redfern Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Robert Berrington Ball State University
Visualizing the Electronic Structure of Molecules
Kyle Jones Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Antonio Cancio Ball State University
Poster Presentation

Political Science

Political Science 1 International Politics
09:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Jordan Hall 170
09:00 AM
A Universal Child Income: Implications for Policy, Poverty, and Child Development
Ben Cochran Messiah College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
John Harles Messiah College
09:15 AM
French Colonialism in Cameroon: The Institution of the French Language and its Control Over the Language(s), Politics and Religions of Cameroon
Rainie Grant Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Sylvie Vanbaelen Butler University
09:30 AM
The Extent of Nuclear Weapon's Role in Changing Conflict Levels Between India and Pakistan
Jackson Hughes Franklin College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Randall Smith Franklin College
09:45 AM
“More Questions and Less Answers”: The American Hostage Dilemma
Caleb Wakefield Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Margaret Brabant Butler University
Oral Presentation

Political Science 2 Theoretical & Empirical Perspectives on Politics
10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Jordan Hall 170
10:30 AM
Democracy vs. Liberty: The Telos of Government
Ryan Yeazell Xavier University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Thomas Strunk Xavier University
10:45 AM
PL480 Funding and LDCs Development
Samantha Gutierrez Franklin College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Randall Smith Franklin College
11:00 AM
The Cyber-Bully and the Bully Pulpit: How Changes in the Media Landscape Affect the President
Kyle Sauley Franklin College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Randall Smith Franklin College
11:15 AM
The Cyclical Theory and Public Opinion: Preferential Treatment of Student Collegiate Athletes in Violation of Title IX Policy
Julia Bartusek Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Greg Shufeldt Butler University
Oral Presentation

Political Science 3 Migration & Refugee Politics in the United States
01:30 PM to 02:45 PM
Jordan Hall 170
01:30 PM
An Analysis of Human Trafficking in the Southeastern United States: Improving Enforcement and Training
Katherine Wyant Eastern Kentucky University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Ryan Baggett Eastern Kentucky University
01:45 PM
Factors Effecting American Perceptions of Syrian Refugees
Matthew Williams Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Gregory Shufeldt Butler University
02:00 PM
Public Attitudes and DACA
Yazmin Rodriguez Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Gregory Shufeldt Butler University
02:15 PM
The Effects of Othering on Perceptions of Terrorism
Avery Roe Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Greg Shufeldt Butler University
Oral Presentation

Political Science

02:30 PM to 04:00 PM
Irwin Library 2nd Floor
Public Attitudes Towards Affirmative Action
Emem Udoh Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Greg Shufeldt Butler University
Poster Presentation

Psychology

Psychology

08:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Irwin Library 3rd Floor
A Comparison of Faculty and Student Expectations in a College Major: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Ashley Muhlenkamp Manchester University,
Emma Nickel Manchester University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Russell Coulter-Kern Manchester University
An Examination of Self-Stigma and Distress Intolerance in College Students Diagnosed with a Mental Illness
Megan Cater Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Andrew Kremyar Ball State University, Tayla Lee Ball State University
Correlates of Authoritarianism and Nationalism
Rose Skelly Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Johnathan Forbey Ball State University, Thomas Holtgraves Ball State University
Effects of Students’ Writing Self-Efficacy on Interpreting Instructor Feedback
Kelly Eby Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Jill Walls Ball State University
Exploring the Factor Structure of the Obsessive-Compulsive Scale
Nicole M. Lemaster Ball State University,
Jordan T. Hall Ball State University,
Mackenzie J. Miller Ball State University,
Allison R. Smith Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Johnathan Forbey
Faculty Sponsor(s): Ph.D.
Ball State University, Tayla T.C. Lee
Faculty Sponsor(s): Ph.D.
Ball State University
Examining College Student Drinking Motives by Academic Division
Cody Loveless Miami University of Ohio
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Rose Marie Ward Miami University of Ohio
Frontal Lobe Activation in Simulated Microgravity
Qahir Lakha Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dennis Molfese University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Preclinical Treatment of Neurobehavioral and Brain Structural Deficits in the Ts65Dn Down Syndrome Mouse Model with a Novel Dyrk1a Inhibitor
Jake Whiteside Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis,
Megan Stringer Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Charles Goodlett Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Randall Roper Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Resilience in Adopted vs. Non-Adopted College Students
Celie McKinley Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Guy Mittleman Ball State University, Thomas Holtgraves Ball State University
Sensation Seeking and College Drinking
Justise Northrup Franklin College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Jamie Bromley Franklin College
Sexual Orientation and Identity: Examining Prejudice in Leadership Perceptions
Kate Shonk University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Riley Marshall University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Emily Vargas University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Sleeping on it: Does Interference during Encoding Reduce Sleep Consolidation of Memory ?
Alexander Lawriw University of Dayton, Taylor Chambers University of Dayton, Scott Wonderly University of Dayton, Gabby Silone University of Dayton
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Susan Davis University of Dayton
Teacher Knowledge of ADHD and Classroom Management
Sarah Bolinger Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Winnie Mucherah Ball State University
Ten Minutes to Deception: Faking ADHD After a Brief Ten-Minute Internet Search
Yael Ramirez - Sarabia Holy Cross College,
Dominic Gatling Holy Cross College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Hugh J. Van Auken Holy Cross College, Doris M. Van Auken Holy Cross College
Testimony for Hire: Jailhouse Informants
Caroline Yank Butler University, Sydney Bebar Butler University, Hannah Kaufmann Butler University, Cassidy Tiberi Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Stacy Wetmore Butler University
The Correlation Between Intellectual Humility and Political Affiliation
Kristen Burnett Franklin College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Jamie Bromley Franklin College
The Effect of Paper Color on Test Performance
Lauren Smart Huntington University, Chase Nash Huntington University, Tabitha Kratz Huntington University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Rebekah Benjamin Huntington University
The Effects of Combined Alcohol and Nicotine in a Two-bottle Choice Paradigm in C57BL/6J Mice
Montana Jenkins Butler University,
Nicolasita Salas Butler University,
Shriya Vinjimoor Butler University,
Katherine Benson Butler University,
Elly Mawi Butler University,
Liza Cohen Butler University,
Eliza Martin Butler University,
Qahir Lakha Butler University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Jennifer Berry Butler University
The Effects of Stress and Mindset on Long-term Memory
Alexis Andreson Holy Cross College, Abbey Zielinski Holy Cross College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Cosette Fox Holy Cross College
The Role of Overheard Speech in the Ambient Verbal Environments of Children from Two American Communities
Mariah Stout Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Bailee Poore Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Douglas Sperry Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
The Effects of Peer Pressure on Ideas About Hooking Up
Julia Bugaj Ball State University
Faculty Sponsor(s):
George Gaither Ball State University
Using the M-CHAT-R/F as a Screening Measure to Detect Autism Risk in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Dina Al Ghabra Purdue University West Lafayette, Joey Shin Purdue University West Lafayette, Emily Reyes Purdue University West Lafayette, Ashleigh Kellerman Purdue University West Lafayette, Wei Siong Neo Purdue University West Lafayette
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Bridgette Tonnsen Purdue University West Lafayette
Poster Presentation