Dr. Jay Boland The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium honors Dr. Jay Boland. Dr. Boland, who passed away in 2006, was Director of the ETSU University Honors Scholars Program from 2002-2006. Jay was also professor of mathematics and a strong supporter of undergraduate research. In addition to advising University Honors Scholars and Midway Honors Scholars, Jay mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics. In 1996, Dr.
Boland received the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jay Boland.
Left to Right: Taylor Malone
and Jami Bennett with Senator Rusty Crowe
2014 Posters-at-the-State Capitol ETSU Undergraduate Student Researchers
April 1, 2014
The Millennium Centre
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by The Honors College and
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
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The East Tennessee State University Undergraduate Student Research Symposium is an event in which undergraduate students can present their research in an informal, non-competitive environment. We strive to give students the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers and gather valuable feedback. The Symposium includes presentations in these sessions:
Arts and Humanities Social Sciences, Education, and Business Science and Technology Student Artworks
The Symposium is organized by a student/faculty Steering Committee consisting of: Megan Butler Dinah DeFord, McNair Program Woodson Carpenter Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College Gabriela Coronel Karen Kornweibel, Director, Honors-in-Discipline Programs Michael Deel Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program Caitlynn DePreter Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research Tim DiPeri Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Caitlin Duke Rebecca Pyles, Dean, Honors College Trish Gibson Joy Wachs, Director, University & Midway Honors Scholars Nathaniel Hancock Donna Williams, Office Coordinator, Honors College Sam Hiester Forrest Longway Austin Philpott Nathan Spaulding Nicole Stupin
Special thanks to Michael McGill, Honors College Project Manager, for conducting a workshop on oral presentations, and to the Bureau of Business & Economic Research and the McNair Program for financial support.
Discover the Discover the diversity of diversity of
undergraduate undergraduate research at research at
ETSU!ETSU!
8:00 am Meeting Room 120
Welcome - Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Tim DePeri Student Department Advisor
8:15 Bailey, Shasta Engineering Technology, Surveying & Digital Media
Martin Fitzgerald
Building and Using a Character in 3D Space
8:45 Harrison, Eleanor Pharmaceutical Sciences Zachary Walls
Correction of Dystrophia Myotonica Type 1 Toxic Transcripts Via Trans-Splicing 9:15 Isom, Morgan Nursing Judy McCook
The Impact of Gaining Too Much or Too Little Weight During Pregnancy 9:45 McKinley, Ian Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato
The Relationship Between Physical Factors to Agility Performance
10:15 Break
10:30 Paul, Matthew Computer Science Christopher Wallace
Artificial Intelligence in the Game: Feasibility of Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Time
11:00 Norwood, Verill Chemistry Cassandra Eagle Introduction of Natural Oils into Rubber Compound
11:30 Goffe, Hannah Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato
Effects of Resistance Training on Strength and Power Output in Collegiate Softball Players
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch ~ Honored Guests: The Boland Family
Welcome - Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College
1:30 Canter, Ryan Pharmaceutical Sciences Victoria Palau
Anti-Neoplastic Effects of Extracts from Gnaphalium gracile on Colon, Pancreatic, and Prostate Cancer Cells
2:00 Cox, Tyler Computer Science Don Bailes Development of ETSU Student Life Android Application
2:30 Frye, Hannah Biomedical Science Tom Ecay Peeling Eggs: A Recipe for Disaster?
3:00 Trotter, Jennifer Nursing Ellen Drummond
The Prevalence of Smoking in Nursing Students
Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Megan Butler
3:30 Kinser, Brent
Cloning and Characterization of a Putative Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase Gene in Moss, Physcomitrella Patens
Biology Aruna Kilaru
Dr. James “Jay” Boland, Director, University Honors Scholars Program and Professor, ETSU Mathematics
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:30 am - 4:30pm Student Art Display ~ Millennium Centre Lobby 7:30 am Complimentary Breakfast ~ Millennium Centre Lobby
Auditorium 137A Auditorium 137B Meeting Room 130 Meeting Room 120
8:05 am -- 9:35 am
Social Sciences
8:05 am -- 10:30 am
Science & Technology
8:15 am -- 11:00 am
Social Sciences Thesis
8:15 am -- Noon
Science & Technology Thesis
9:35 am -- 10:35 am
Arts & Humanities
10:30 am -- Noon
Science & Technology Thesis
11:00 am -- Noon
Arts & Humanities Thesis
10:35 am -- Noon
Arts & Humanities Thesis
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch ~ Honored Guests: The Boland Family
12:45 pm -1:30 pm
East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Band: Bradley Beavers (guitar); Angel Edgemon (mandolin); Dakota Fountain (bass); Kaitlyn Griffin (fiddle); Colton Powers (banjo); and Ethan Tollison (dobro); Colleen Trenwith, Advisor
Millennium Centre Lobby
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists ~ 1st Floor Atrium
1:45 pm -- 3:45 pm
Social Sciences
1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm
Science & Technology
1:30 pm -- 4:30 pm
Arts & Humanities Thesis
1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm
Science & Technology Thesis
3:45 pm -- 4:45 pm
Social Sciences Thesis
THE HONORS COLLEGE WELCOMES YOU
2014 JAY BOLAND
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
8:00 am Auditorium 137A
Welcome - Dr. Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research
Social Sciences - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel
Student Department Advisor
8:05 Mitchell, Kayla Psychology Ginette Blackhart
The Cookie Study: The Impact of Social Anxiety on Behavioral Self-Control
8:20 Reed, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha
Assessing Postpartum Depression in New Mothers During Well-Child Exam
8:35 Sarvis, Nancy Psychology Andrea Clements
Salivary Cortisol Levels of Working Therapy Dogs
8:50 Kellicut, Marissa Psychology Matthew Palmatier
Role of Dopamine D1 and D2 Receptors in Nicotine-Enhanced Sign-Tracking
9:05 Dew, Megan Psychology Ginette Blackhart
The Impact of Trait Self-Control on a Self-Control Depletion Task
9:20 Foster, Chase Community & Behavioral Health Jodi Southerland
Parents’ Perceptions of Barriers to Physical Activity
Arts & Humanities - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel
9:35 Sarll, Jr., Mark Digital Media C. M. Booker
The British Board of Film Classification in Focus 9:50 Byington, Danielle Literature & Language Thomas Crofts
Sir Gawain's Exchange of Reputation for Identity
10:05 Kuziola, Kayla Political Science Michelle Crumley
Political Causes of Oil Exploitation in Ecuador's Yasuni Reservation
10:20 Lambert, Jessica Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm
Lived Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Adults Traveling on the Road to Rehabilitation
Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel
10:35 Cooley, Brock Theatre & Dance Bobby Funk
Student Directing Thesis 11:05 Abler, Jensen Digital Media Martin Fitzgerald
Rendering and Compositing for Visual Effects
11:30 Stubbs, Kelsey Literature & Language Martha Michieka
The Effects of Gender on Interruption Among Peers
1:25 Auditorium 137B
Welcome - Dr. Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research
Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathan Spaulding
Student Department Advisor
1:30 Corrigan, Chelsea Biology Darrell Moore
Relationship Between Relative Hive Entrance Position and Dance Floor
1:45 Farris, Lindsey Geosciences Christopher Gregg
Terroir Kona: Effects of Soil Properties, Climate, and Topography on Coffee
2:00 Howard, Rebecca Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa
Isolation of Extracytosolic Vesicles From Candida albicans
2:15 Davenport, Mackenzie Biology Dhirendra Kumar
Cloning and Expression of SBIP-428 in E. coli
2:30 Break
2:45 Magnuson, John Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa
RTA3 and GNP3 Have a Role in the Quorum Sensing Response of C. albicans
3:00 Mahmodian, Mahon Biomedical Sciences Gregory Ordway
The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Dentate Gyrus
3:15 McNeill, Hannah Biomedical Sciences Phillip Musich
Quantification of XPA DNA Repair Protein in Cancer, Normal, and Progeria Cells
1:40 pm Auditorium 137A
Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, Honors College
Social Sciences - Moderator: Caitlin Duke
Student Department Advisor
1:45 Arrowood, Robert Psychology Bill Garris
Mortality Salience: A Theoretical Overview
2:00 Fowler, Mary Jo Education Kathryn Sharp
Preventing Bullying in the Early Childhood Classroom
2:15 Lapham, Zane Psychology Jameson Hirsch
How the Nomination Stage Can Wreck Gifted Identification
2:30 Oing, Theodore Psychology Brian Pope
The Effects of Ego Depletion on Video Game Performance
2:45 Tolliver, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha
Assessing for and Treating Postpartum Depression in a Pediatric Primary Care Unit
3:00 Turner, Alexis Psychology Jameson Hirsch
Sexual Assault and Negative Health Outcomes: Trait Hope as a Mediator
3:15 Barnaby, Cathy Communication Kelly Dorgan
Qualitative Research and Everyday Life
3:30 Stapleton, Kelly Curriculum & Instruction Lori Meier
Elementary Teachers Perceptions and Expectations of School Counselors
Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlin Duke
3:45 Hiester, Samuel Management & Marketing Kelly Price
Recruiting and Retaining the Millennials: Managing for Capitalization
4:15 Saulsbury, William Accountancy Anthony Masino
Audit Fee Trends of East Tennessee Companies and Similar Companies
8:00 am Auditorium 137B
Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, The Honors College
Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock
Student Department Advisor
8:05 Bucci, Veronica Biostatistics & Epidemiology Megan Quinn
The Role of the Method of HIV/AIDS Prevention on Transmission
8:20 Lay, Steven Computer Science Jay Jarman
Evaluation of RapTAT Assistance for Medical and Nonmedical Annotators
8:35 Lowe, Jared Chemistry Cassandra Eagle
Structural Determination of a New Molybdenum Chelating Complex [MoSFO5N3C15H13]
8:50 Seaton, Kenneth Chemistry Aleksey Vasiliev
Application of Chan-Lam Coupling for Surface Functionalization
9:05 Break
9:15 Street, Dayton Chemistry Jua Mei
A Novel Diazonium Monomer for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
9:30 Cambell, Elaina Chemistry Jeffrey Wardeska
Kinetics of a Reaction Between VO(HEDTA)-1 and H2O2
9:45 Sears, Megan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson
Expression and Purification of Human Mast Cell Chymase
10:00 Shropshire, John Biology Karl Joplin
Mating Associated With Behavioral Reorganization in the Flesh Fly
10:15 Break
Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock
10:30 Harper, Dylan Biology Fred Alsop
The Integration of Google Maps Into Kestrel Nest Trail Programs
11:00 Perry, Evan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson
Expression of Human Neutrophil Cathepsin G in Pichia pastoris
11:30 Lewis, Rachel Finance Douglas Dotterweich
Where is the Profit in Organic Apples?
8:00 am Meeting Room 130 Welcome - Dinah DeFord, Academic Coordinator, McNair Program Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter Student Department Advisor
8:15 Wheeler, Savannah Communication Carrie Oliveira Perceptions of Facial Expressions During Conflict Episodes
8:45 Barton, Adam Psychology Ginette Blackhart Social Anxiety and Its Effects on Problem Solving
9:15 Baker, Tarra Psychology Matthew Palmatier Does Nicotine Alter What Is Learned About Non-Drug Incentives?
9:45 Schlitt, Marjorie Psychology Russell Brown Environmental Enrichment Effects on Nicotine in Schizophrenic Rats
10:15 McCarter, Kayla Psychology Jodi Polaha Rural Pediatric Primary Care Practice Patterns
10:45 Break Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter
11:00 Baker, Lacie Literature & Language Judith Slagle Motherless Writers: The Affect on Plot and Character in Brontë Novels
11:30 Holley, Josh Theatre & Dance Herb Parker Bob and Carson on the Couch (The Beginning of a Saga)
12:00 Lunch 1:30 Welcome - Dr. Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program
Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Dinah DeFord 1:30 White, Kayla Art & Design Ralph Slatton
The Conversion of a Story From Prose To Graphic Depiction 2:00 Ball, Christin Literature & Language Kevin O’Donnell
Traveling, Writing, and How They Both Impact Each Other 2:30 Robinson, Chelseigh Music Alison Deadman
Music and Art: Exploring Cross-Pollination 3:00 Hasch, Hannah Theatre & Dance Cara Harker
My Year as a Choreographer
3:30 Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis
What We Give
4:00 Scott, Mary Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm
18th Century Anarchism and Its Effect on Modern-Day Domestic Terrorism
Noon
Lunch Honored Guests: The Boland Family Members
Millennium Centre, 2nd Floor, Room 220
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists, Millennium Centre Lobby - Organizer: Trish Gibson
Student Department Advisor Title
Brown, Matthew Art & Design Michael Smith Placeless
Dorr, Sarah Art & Design Don Davis The Surface of Clay
Ingram, Rebecca Art & Design Michael Smith Atrophy
Burroughs, Carmen Art & Design Andrew Ross Mythologies
Irvin, Becca Art & Design Don Davis Wheel Thrown Ceramics
Hodgson, John Art & Design Travis Graves Connected
Odum, Kalani Literature & Language Theresa McGarry Promise What You Will
Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis What We Give
Vukovic, Ilija Art & Design Ralph Slatton Night People
Gibson, Trish Art & Design Oshua Greer Shared Names
Sisko, Kasey Art & Design Michael Smith Sustainable Living
8:00 am Meeting Room 130 Welcome - Dinah DeFord, Academic Coordinator, McNair Program Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter Student Department Advisor
8:15 Wheeler, Savannah Communication Carrie Oliveira Perceptions of Facial Expressions During Conflict Episodes
8:45 Barton, Adam Psychology Ginette Blackhart Social Anxiety and Its Effects on Problem Solving
9:15 Baker, Tarra Psychology Matthew Palmatier Does Nicotine Alter What Is Learned About Non-Drug Incentives?
9:45 Schlitt, Marjorie Psychology Russell Brown Environmental Enrichment Effects on Nicotine in Schizophrenic Rats
10:15 McCarter, Kayla Psychology Jodi Polaha Rural Pediatric Primary Care Practice Patterns
10:45 Break Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Caitlyn DePreter
11:00 Baker, Lacie Literature & Language Judith Slagle Motherless Writers: The Affect on Plot and Character in Brontë Novels
11:30 Holley, Josh Theatre & Dance Herb Parker Bob and Carson on the Couch (The Beginning of a Saga)
12:00 Lunch 1:30 Welcome - Dr. Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program
Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Dinah DeFord 1:30 White, Kayla Art & Design Ralph Slatton
The Conversion of a Story From Prose To Graphic Depiction 2:00 Ball, Christin Literature & Language Kevin O’Donnell
Traveling, Writing, and How They Both Impact Each Other 2:30 Robinson, Chelseigh Music Alison Deadman
Music and Art: Exploring Cross-Pollination 3:00 Hasch, Hannah Theatre & Dance Cara Harker
My Year as a Choreographer
3:30 Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis
What We Give
4:00 Scott, Mary Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm
18th Century Anarchism and Its Effect on Modern-Day Domestic Terrorism
Noon
Lunch Honored Guests: The Boland Family Members
Millennium Centre, 2nd Floor, Room 220
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists, Millennium Centre Lobby - Organizer: Trish Gibson
Student Department Advisor Title
Brown, Matthew Art & Design Michael Smith Placeless
Dorr, Sarah Art & Design Don Davis The Surface of Clay
Ingram, Rebecca Art & Design Michael Smith Atrophy
Burroughs, Carmen Art & Design Andrew Ross Mythologies
Irvin, Becca Art & Design Don Davis Wheel Thrown Ceramics
Hodgson, John Art & Design Travis Graves Connected
Odum, Kalani Literature & Language Theresa McGarry Promise What You Will
Stupin, Nicole Art & Design Don Davis What We Give
Vukovic, Ilija Art & Design Ralph Slatton Night People
Gibson, Trish Art & Design Joshua Greer Shared Names
Sisko, Kasey Art & Design Michael Smith Sustainable Living
1:40 pm Auditorium 137A
Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, Honors College
Social Sciences - Moderator: Caitlin Duke
Student Department Advisor
1:45 Arrowood, Robert Psychology Bill Garris
Mortality Salience: A Theoretical Overview
2:00 Fowler, Mary Jo Education Kathryn Sharp
Preventing Bullying in the Early Childhood Classroom
2:15 Lapham, Zane Psychology Jameson Hirsch
How the Nomination Stage Can Wreck Gifted Identification
2:30 Oing, Theodore Psychology Brian Pope
The Effects of Ego Depletion on Video Game Performance
2:45 Tolliver, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha
Assessing for and Treating Postpartum Depression in a Pediatric Primary Care Unit
3:00 Turner, Alexis Psychology Jameson Hirsch
Sexual Assault and Negative Health Outcomes: Trait Hope as a Mediator
3:15 Barnaby, Cathy Communication Kelly Dorgan
Qualitative Research and Everyday Life
3:30 Stapleton, Kelly Curriculum & Instruction Lori Meier
Elementary Teachers Perceptions and Expectations of School Counselors
Social Sciences Thesis - Moderator: Caitlin Duke
3:45 Hiester, Samuel Management & Marketing Kelly Price
Recruiting and Retaining the Millennials: Managing for Capitalization
4:15 Saulsbury, William Accountancy Anthony Masino
Audit Fee Trends of East Tennessee Companies and Similar Companies
8:00 am Auditorium 137B
Welcome - Dr. Rebecca A. Pyles, Dean, The Honors College
Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock
Student Department Advisor
8:05 Bucci, Veronica Biostatistics & Epidemiology Megan Quinn
The Role of the Method of HIV/AIDS Prevention on Transmission
8:20 Lay, Steven Computer Science Jay Jarman
Evaluation of RapTAT Assistance for Medical and Nonmedical Annotators
8:35 Lowe, Jared Chemistry Cassandra Eagle
Structural Determination of a New Molybdenum Chelating Complex [MoSFO5N3C15H13]
8:50 Seaton, Kenneth Chemistry Aleksey Vasiliev
Application of Chan-Lam Coupling for Surface Functionalization
9:05 Break
9:15 Street, Dayton Chemistry Jua Mei
A Novel Diazonium Monomer for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
9:30 Cambell, Elaina Chemistry Jeffrey Wardeska
Kinetics of a Reaction Between VO(HEDTA)-1 and H2O2
9:45 Sears, Megan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson
Expression and Purification of Human Mast Cell Chymase
10:00 Shropshire, John Biology Karl Joplin
Mating Associated With Behavioral Reorganization in the Flesh Fly
10:15 Break
Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Nathaniel Hancock
10:30 Harper, Dylan Biology Fred Alsop
The Integration of Google Maps Into Kestrel Nest Trail Programs
11:00 Perry, Evan Biomedical Sciences David Johnson
Expression of Human Neutrophil Cathepsin G in Pichia pastoris
11:30 Lewis, Rachel Finance Douglas Dotterweich
Where is the Profit in Organic Apples?
8:00 am Auditorium 137A
Welcome - Dr. Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research
Social Sciences - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel
Student Department Advisor
8:05 Mitchell, Kayla Psychology Ginette Blackhart
The Cookie Study: The Impact of Social Anxiety on Behavioral Self-Control
8:20 Reed, Sarah Psychology Jodi Polaha
Assessing Postpartum Depression in New Mothers During Well-Child Exam
8:35 Sarvis, Nancy Psychology Andrea Clements
Salivary Cortisol Levels of Working Therapy Dogs
8:50 Kellicut, Marissa Psychology Matthew Palmatier
Role of Dopamine D1 and D2 Receptors in Nicotine-Enhanced Sign-Tracking
9:05 Dew, Megan Psychology Ginette Blackhart
The Impact of Trait Self-Control on a Self-Control Depletion Task
9:20 Foster, Chase Community & Behavioral Health Jodi Southerland
Parents’ Perceptions of Barriers to Physical Activity
Arts & Humanities - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel
9:35 Sarll, Jr., Mark Digital Media C. M. Booker
The British Board of Film Classification in Focus 9:50 Byington, Danielle Literature & Language Thomas Crofts
Sir Gawain's Exchange of Reputation for Identity
10:05 Kuziola, Kayla Political Science Michelle Crumley
Political Causes of Oil Exploitation in Ecuador's Yasuni Reservation
10:20 Lambert, Jessica Criminal Justice Dennis Hamm
Lived Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Adults Traveling on the Road to Rehabilitation
Arts & Humanities Thesis - Moderator: Gabriel Coronel
10:35 Cooley, Brock Theatre & Dance Bobby Funk
Student Directing Thesis 11:05 Abler, Jensen Digital Media Martin Fitzgerald
Rendering and Compositing for Visual Effects
11:30 Stubbs, Kelsey Literature & Language Martha Michieka
The Effects of Gender on Interruption Among Peers
1:25 Auditorium 137B
Welcome - Dr. Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research
Science & Technology - Moderator: Nathan Spaulding
Student Department Advisor
1:30 Corrigan, Chelsea Biology Darrell Moore
Relationship Between Relative Hive Entrance Position and Dance Floor
1:45 Farris, Lindsey Geosciences Christopher Gregg
Terroir Kona: Effects of Soil Properties, Climate, and Topography on Coffee
2:00 Howard, Rebecca Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa
Isolation of Extracytosolic Vesicles From Candida albicans
2:15 Davenport, Mackenzie Biology Dhirendra Kumar
Cloning and Expression of SBIP-428 in E. coli
2:30 Break
2:45 Magnuson, John Biomedical Sciences Michael Kruppa
RTA3 and GNP3 Have a Role in the Quorum Sensing Response of C. albicans
3:00 Mahmodian, Mahon Biomedical Sciences Gregory Ordway
The Effect of Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Dentate Gyrus
3:15 McNeill, Hannah Biomedical Sciences Phillip Musich
Quantification of XPA DNA Repair Protein in Cancer, Normal, and Progeria Cells
8:00 am Meeting Room 120
Welcome - Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Tim DePeri Student Department Advisor
8:15 Bailey, Shasta Engineering Technology, Surveying & Digital Media
Martin Fitzgerald
Building and Using a Character in 3D Space
8:45 Harrison, Eleanor Pharmaceutical Sciences Zachary Walls
Correction of Dystrophia Myotonica Type 1 Toxic Transcripts Via Trans-Splicing 9:15 Isom, Morgan Nursing Judy McCook
The Impact of Gaining Too Much or Too Little Weight During Pregnancy 9:45 McKinley, Ian Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato
The Relationship Between Physical Factors to Agility Performance
10:15 Break
10:30 Paul, Matthew Computer Science Christopher Wallace
Artificial Intelligence in the Game: Feasibility of Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Time
11:00 Norwood, Verill Chemistry Cassandra Eagle Introduction of Natural Oils into Rubber Compound
11:30 Goffe, Hannah Exercise & Sport Sciences Kimitake Sato
Effects of Resistance Training on Strength and Power Output in Collegiate Softball Players
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch ~ Honored Guests: The Boland Family
Welcome - Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College
1:30 Canter, Ryan Pharmaceutical Sciences Victoria Palau
Anti-Neoplastic Effects of Extracts from Gnaphalium gracile on Colon, Pancreatic, and Prostate Cancer Cells
2:00 Cox, Tyler Computer Science Don Bailes Development of ETSU Student Life Android Application
2:30 Frye, Hannah Biomedical Science Tom Ecay Peeling Eggs: A Recipe for Disaster?
3:00 Trotter, Jennifer Nursing Ellen Drummond
The Prevalence of Smoking in Nursing Students
Science & Technology Thesis - Moderator: Megan Butler
3:30 Kinser, Brent
Cloning and Characterization of a Putative Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase Gene in Moss, Physcomitrella Patens
Biology Aruna Kilaru
Dr. James “Jay” Boland, Director, University Honors Scholars Program and Professor, ETSU Mathematics
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:30 am - 4:30pm Student Art Display ~ Millennium Centre Lobby 7:30 am Complimentary Breakfast ~ Millennium Centre Lobby
Auditorium 137A Auditorium 137B Meeting Room 130 Meeting Room 120
8:05 am -- 9:35 am
Social Sciences
8:05 am -- 10:30 am
Science & Technology
8:15 am -- 11:00 am
Social Sciences Thesis
8:15 am -- Noon
Science & Technology Thesis
9:35 am -- 10:35 am
Arts & Humanities
10:30 am -- Noon
Science & Technology Thesis
11:00 am -- Noon
Arts & Humanities Thesis
10:35 am -- Noon
Arts & Humanities Thesis
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch ~ Honored Guests: The Boland Family
12:45 pm -1:30 pm
East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Band: Bradley Beavers (guitar); Angel Edgemon (mandolin); Dakota Fountain (bass); Kaitlyn Griffin (fiddle); Colton Powers (banjo); and Ethan Tollison (dobro); Colleen Trenwith, Advisor
Millennium Centre Lobby
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet the Artists ~ 1st Floor Atrium
1:45 pm -- 3:45 pm
Social Sciences
1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm
Science & Technology
1:30 pm -- 4:30 pm
Arts & Humanities Thesis
1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm
Science & Technology Thesis
3:45 pm -- 4:45 pm
Social Sciences Thesis
The East Tennessee State University Undergraduate Student Research Symposium is an event in which undergraduate students can present their research in an informal, non-competitive environment. We strive to give students the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers and gather valuable feedback. The Symposium includes presentations in these sessions:
Arts and Humanities Social Sciences, Education, and Business Science and Technology Student Artworks
The Symposium is organized by a student/faculty Steering Committee consisting of: Megan Butler Dinah DeFord, McNair Program Woodson Carpenter Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College Gabriela Coronel Karen Kornweibel, Director, Honors-in-Discipline Programs Michael Deel Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program Caitlynn DePreter Frosty Levy, Director, Undergraduate Research Tim DiPeri Michael McGill, Project Manager, Honors College Caitlin Duke Rebecca Pyles, Dean, Honors College Trish Gibson Joy Wachs, Director, University & Midway Honors Scholars Nathaniel Hancock Donna Williams, Office Coordinator, Honors College Sam Hiester Forrest Longway Nathan Spaulding Nicole Stupin
Special thanks to Michael McGilll, Honors College Project Manager, for conducting a workshop on oral presentations.
Discover the Discover the diversity of diversity of
undergraduate undergraduate research at research at
ETSU!ETSU!
Dr. Jay Boland The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium honors Dr. Jay Boland. Dr. Boland, who passed away in 2006, was Director of the ETSU University Honors Scholars Program from 2002-2006. Jay was also professor of mathematics and a strong supporter of undergraduate research. In addition to advising University Honors Scholars and Midway Honors Scholars, Jay mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics. In 1996, Dr.
Boland received the ETSU Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jay Boland.
Left to Right: Taylor Malone
and Jami Bennett with Senator Rusty Crowe
2014 Posters-at-the-State Capitol ETSU Undergraduate Student Researchers
April 1, 2014
The Millennium Centre
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by The Honors College and
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
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