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Session
A (1:30 - 2:45 p.m.)
| A 1 Sarah M. Brown, History of Art and Architecture Major |
| Alejandra Lance-Calderon, History of Art and Architecture Major |
| Advisor(s): Sara L. Butler Department of Art |
| Costume Contraptions of the Late 19th Century |
| A 2 Kate E. Moran, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): David J. Berg Department of Zoology |
| Makiri Sei Department of Zoology |
| DNA Barcoding of Physella virgata |
| A 3 Heather A. Hillenbrand, Anthropology Major |
| Advisor(s): Linda F. Marchant Department of Anthropology |
| An Infant Hominid First Metatarsal from Hadar Ethiopia |
| A 4 Alexandria M. Intorcio, Psychology Major |
| Abby C. Clark, Psychology Major |
| Meghan N. Royer, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Elisabeth E. Schussler Department of Botany |
| Peter M. Wessels Department of Psychology |
| Green with Envy: Plant Recognition Suffers at the Expense of Animal Knowledge |
| A 5 Carrie M. Gomez, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Katia Del Rio-Tsonis Department of Zoology |
| The Role of Complement Factors in Retina Regeneration of the Embryonic Chick |
| A 6 Christopher S. Carballada, Zoology Major |
| Rachel M. Adams, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Manipulating the Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) Signaling Pathway during Muscle Development in Drosophila |
| A 7 Laura J. Brust, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Kelly A. Lundeen, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Amy M. Glaspey Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Transcription Reliability: Inter-rater and Intra-rater Measures in Phonological Disorders |
| A 8 Katherine J. Heim, Exercise Science Major |
| Advisor(s): Randal P. Claytor Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Does a Single Bout of Structured Exercise Effect Free Living Physical Activity? |
| A 9 Brett C. Chatman, Zoology Major |
| Ashley A. Burlas, Zoology Major |
| Thomas J. Sullivan, Biochemistry Major |
| Nicole K. Mandich, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Stem Cell Research: The Past, Present, and Future |
| A 10 Kyle J. Kurowski, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Amanda B. Diekman Department of Psychology |
| The Effects of Religious Priming on Prejudice and Religious Fundamentalism |
| A 11 Ashley M. Alexander, Sociology Major |
| Michael Good, Major |
| Crystal C. Merkle, Sociology Major |
| Advisor(s): Glenn W. Muschert Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| University of Central Arkansas Shooting |
| A 12 Krista L. Hardin, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Role of Glia in Nervous System Remodeling During Drosophila Metamorphosis |
| A 13 Alison M. Herrick, Chemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Richard L. Bretz Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Marcia R. Lee Department of Microbiology |
| Isolation of a Biologically Active Compound from the Leaf Gel of Aloe arborescence |
| A 14 Ashlei D. Funtjar, Early Childhood Education Major |
| Advisor(s): James M. Shiveley Department of Teacher Education |
| A Comparative Study between American and European Schools |
| A 15 Kevin A. Johnston, Anthropology Major |
| Advisor(s): Ronald H. Spielbauer Department of Anthropology |
| Human Ecology in the Eastern Woodlands: Environmental Policy of the Mississippian Chiefdoms |
| A 16 Lyndsey B. McMillon, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Advisor(s): Osama M. Ettouney Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| Enhancement of Medical Equipment: the Surgical Needle Driver |
| A 17 Alyssa J. Purvis, Psychology Major |
| Melissa J. Rosensteel, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Amanda B. Diekman Department of Psychology |
| Elizabeth R. Brown Department of Psychology |
| Impact of Communal Needs and Social Support Networks on STEM Career Interest |
| A 18 Brett W. Roeth, Architecture Major |
| Advisor(s): John M. Reynolds Department of Architecture and Interior Design |
| Demystifying the American City and its Suburbs: Discovering and Redefining an American Urbanism |
| A 19 Jaimie M. Bifro, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Briana C. Kellems, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Jenna M. Schultz, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Megan B. Sierra, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Gay or Not: Easy as Flipping a Switch? |
| A 20 Rachel M. Adams, Zoology Major |
| Christopher S. Carballada, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Manipulating the Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) Signaling Pathway during Muscle Development in Drosophila |
| A 21 Karen V. Gotter, Environmental Studies Major |
| Advisor(s): Donna S. McCollum Institute of Environmental Sciences |
| Hays Cummins Western College Program |
| The Effect of Hydrology and Effluent on Stream Health in the Receiving Waters of a Constructed Wetland |
| A 22 Hesam Motlagh, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Christopher A. Makaroff Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Applications of Mathematics and Statistics to Chromosome Structure Maintenance and Regulation through Post-translationally Modified Histones |
| A 23 Katelyn D. Turlington, International Studies Major |
| Advisor(s): Jeanne A. Hey International Studies Program |
| Origins of Rising World Food Prices, 2007-2008 |
| A 24 Alicia R. Williams, Pre-Business Major |
| Advisor(s): James R. Coyle Department of Marketing |
| Online Imagery and Cross-cultural Marketing Strategy: A Content Analysis of Pepsi, Coca-Cola and McDonald's Global Web Sites |
| A 25 Jeffrey M. Hohl, Athletic Training Major |
| Advisor(s): Mark S. Walsh Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Training the Bike to Run Transition in Triathlon |
| A 26 Nicholas L. Cunningham, Geology Major |
| Advisor(s): Jason A. Rech Department of Geology |
| Brittle Saline Soils in the Atacama Desert, Chile, Recorders of Great Earthquakes |
| A 27 Andrea M. Jutte, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Kathryn M. Beerman, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Felicia M. Kluth, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Katherine L. Sickles, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| The Little Albert Study |
| A 28 Alex B. Blair, Zoology Major |
| Bridget A Hartman, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Following the Fate of a Subset of Motor Neurons during a Period of Extensive Re-organization in the Fruit-fly Drosophila |
| A 29 Sarah M. Banchefsky, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Amanda Diekman Department of Psychology |
| Amanda Johnston Department of Psychology |
| No Men Allowed or Women Only: Sexism and the Framing of Social Change |
| A 30 Lindsey R. Bullinger, Public Administration Major |
| Advisor(s): Stacey L. Bretz Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Investigating First Year Chemistry Major Students' Ideas about Chemicals |
| A 31 Lisa M. Farinella, Zoology Major |
| Roger A. Arguello, Zoology Major |
| Adam H. Altman, Zoology Major |
| Taylor P. Cox, Life Science/Physics Education |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Impact of Religion on Opinion of Stem Cell Research |
| A 32 Brian C. Wagner, Electrical Engineering Major |
| Advisor(s): Dmitriy Garmatyuk Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| OFDM Signaling Using Radar |
| A 33 Andrew D.C. Ohl, Microbiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Annette Bollmann Department of Microbiology |
| Isolation of Bacteria from Waste Water Treatment Plant |
| A 34 Jacqueline N. Hollins, Sociology Major |
| Emilene F. Shibley, Psychology Major |
| Catharine A. Daniels, Sociology Major |
| Advisor(s): Glenn W. Muschert Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Dunblane Primary School Massacre |
| A 35 Elizabeth L. Miller, Zoology Major |
| Andrew H. Herre, Biochemistry Major |
| Elizabeth E. Majka, Zoology Major |
| Ann Marie Kickel, Zoology Major |
| Lauren E. Espe, Zoology Major |
| Carli E. Calderone, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Teaching about the Progress in Stem Cell Therapies; Developing an Instructional Module for High School |
| A 36 Brian M. Wilkey, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Amanda Diekman Department of Psychology |
| Amanda M. Johnston Department of Psychology |
| Role Flexibility |
| A 37 Esther A. Cheng, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Paul A. Harding Department of Zoology |
| Recombinant Production and Purification of HB-EGF DN in Mammalian Cells |
| A 38 Zachary R. Swaidner, Educational Leadership Major |
| Advisor(s): Daryl W. Baldwin Department of Educational Leadership |
| myaamia kiilhsooki: A Miami Tribe Lunar Calendar |
| A 39 Erin M. Burba, Zoology Major |
| Lauren C. Wene, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kathleen A. Killian Department of Zoology |
| Does the Immune System Regulate the Survival of Adult Born Neurons? |
| A 40 Shawn M. Weyrich, Microbiology Major |
| Sanjana Sundar, Microbiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Marcia R. Lee Department of Microbiology |
| Avian Influenza: An Epidemiologic Study |
| A 41 Diana M. Kroll, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Qingshun Q. Li Department of Botany |
| Denghui Xing Department of Botany |
| Arabidopsis Polyadenylation Factor, CLPS5, Functions in Root Development |
| A 42 Madeline M. Tebon, Speech Communication Major |
| Scott W. Dulany, Sociology Major |
| Amanda N. House, Sociology Major |
| Advisor(s): Glenn W. Muschert Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Department of Fabrikant Affair: Concordia University Shooting |
| A 43 Samantha J. Mullan, Zoology Major |
| Aman S. Goyal, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kathleen A. Killian Department of Zoology |
| Neurogenesis in an Adult Fly Brain |
| A 44 Annie M. Ulyshen, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Richard L. Bretz Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Marcia R. Lee Department of Microbiology |
| Isolation and Identification of a Suspected Anti-Fungal Agent in Aloe camerooni |
| A 45 Caroline C. Scacca, Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Jan M. Yarrison-Rice Department of Physics |
| The Use of Functionalized Gold Nanospheres to Enhance Sensitivity of Nanosheet Based Biosensors |
| A 46 Katie L. Henry, Early Childhood Education Major |
| Advisor(s): Paula P. Webster Department of Teacher Education |
| Informational Texts as Inspirational Reading for a Struggling Primary Grade Reader and Writer |
| A 47 Lauren C. Wene, Zoology Major |
| Erin M. Burba, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kathleen A. Killian Department of Zoology |
| Does the Immune System Regulate the Survival of Adult Born Neurons? |
| A 48 Alexandria L. Kirkpatrick, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Craniofacial Modification as an Indicator of Society's Cultural Practices |
| A 49 Charleen R. Case, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kurt Hugenberg Department of Psychology |
| Donald F. Sacco, Department of Psychology |
| Facial Ornamentation and Perceptions of Attractiveness |
| A 50 Stephen P. Werner, Zoology Major |
| Laura B. Kolster, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kathleen A. Killian Department of Zoology |
| The Effects of Acute Stress on Neurogenesis in Adult Male Crickets |
| A 51 Molly M. McGurk, Accountancy Major |
| Advisor(s): Rose Marie Ward Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Impact of the Alpha Female on Career Choices |
| A 52 Jessica A. Gephart, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Stacey L. Bretz Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Mary E. O'Donnell Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| From Chemophobia to Green Chemistry: An Analysis of Marketing Claims in National Geographic Green Guide |
| A 53 Kyle T. Resnick, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Steven L. Tuck Department of Classics |
| An Investigation into the Urban Development of Augustan Rome |
| A 54 Ricky M. Durbin, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kathleen A. Killian Department of Zoology |
| Parama Paul Department of Zoology |
| Cellular Properties of Adult Stem Cells in Adult Crickets |
| A 55 Andrew J. Miner, History Major |
| Advisor(s): Daniel G. Prior Department of History |
| An Independent Tibet |
| A 56 Zachary T. Smith, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Douglas Meikle Department of Zoology |
| Where Are Mice More Abundant in Forest Fragments? |
| A 57 Taryn B. Finelli, Gerontology Major |
| Christina T. Shea, English Major |
| Advisor(s): Anthony A. Peguero Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
| A 58 Ellen F. Jackson, Psychology Major |
| Katherine E. Blum, Women's Studies Major |
| Lauren L. Rockwell, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Katherine A. Kuvalanka Department of Family Studies and Social Work |
| Rachael A. Cohen Department of Family Studies and Social Work |
| Second Generation Voices: Queer Youth with Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Parents |
| A 59 Yvonne C. Yui, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): David G. Pennock Department of Zoology |
| Elucidating the Role of Inner Arm Dynein Heavy Chain, DYH15 in Ciliary Motility in Tetrahymena thermophila |
| A 60 Jilian M. Kuntz, Psychology Major |
| Jordan Zemis, Sociology Major |
| Jessica Bowling, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Anthony A. Peguero Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Bowers vs. Hardwick |
| A 61 Sihong Zhao, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Man Zhong, Accountancy Major |
| Advisor(s): Olga A. Brezhneva Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Discovery of the Fractal Beauty |
| A 62 Daniel J. Kozlowski, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Ann L. Rypstra Department of Zoology |
| Effect of Temperature on Foraging and Activity in the Species Pardosa milvina |
| A 63 Nicole E. Adams, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Christopher A. Makaroff Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Structure of Human ETHE1 Protein |
| A 64 Angela N. Sberna, Dietetics Major |
| Advisor(s): Rose Marie Ward Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Gender Differences in the Eating Habits of College Students |
| A 65 Stephanie L. Pfeifer, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Leah C. Siekemeyer, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Stephanie L. Pfeifer, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Allison L. Kinneberg, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Caitlin M. DelMedico, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Segregating the Diseased: Life at a Leper Colony |
| A 66 Mitchell P. Reynolds, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Alex J. Stites, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Michael A. Silber, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Erin R. Georgeadis, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Advisor(s): Robert J. Setlock Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| Anna Dollar Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| Art and Technology |
| A 67 Sandra J. Specter, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael J. Vanni Department of Zoology |
| Macro and Micronutrient Limitation on the Phytoplankton of Ohio Reservoirs |
| A 68 Megan E. Turk, Chemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Benjamin W. Gung Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| The Study of π π Interactions between Thiophene and Substituted Aromatic Rings in Chloroform |
| A 69 Lyndsey M. Spahr, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Marianne Bernadsky, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Megan E. Byrd, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Elena D. Knatz, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Lobotomy: Malpractice or Psychosurgical Cure? |
| A 70 Kirk M. Weber, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Elisabeth E. Schussler Department of Botany |
| Spotlighting Plant and Animal Information in Elementary Science Textbooks |
| A 71 Christina J. van Lier, Microbiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joseph M. Carlin Department of Microbiology |
| B. Jason Hayes Department of Microbiology |
| Comparison and Identification of Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydophila psittaci Protein Localization to the Host Nucleus |
| A 72 Richard V. Wagner, Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): James P. Clemens Department of Physics |
| Performance of a Quantum Teleportation Protocol based on Collective Spontaneous Emission with Imperfect Photon Detection |
| A 73 Kristen D. Altenau, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Rose Marie Ward Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| The Modern Age Woman: Alpha Females and the Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Parent Relationships |
| A 74 Matthew F. Kuhar, Microbiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Gary R. Janssen Department of Microbiology |
| Additional mRNA Features May Aid in Ribosome Binding and Expression in E. coli |
| A 75 Kendra L. Denton, Sociology Major |
| Caitlin E. Sarver, Journalism Major |
| Advisor(s): Anthony A. Peguero Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins |
| A 76 Stephanie K. Smith, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kathleen S. Knight |
| Neil H. Sullivan Department of Botany |
| The Effects of Past Land Use on Current Invasive Plant and Native Tree Species Richness and Diversity in Ohio Forests |
| A 77 Jennifer S. Kollman, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Rose Marie Ward Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| The Alpha Female: Difference between Alphas and Non-alphas Beliefs of Sexual Victimization |
| A 78 Nidhi Subbaraman, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Gary A. Lorigan Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Hyperfine Splitting Trends in the EPR Analysis of the M2 Peptide |
| A 79 William H. Willet, Mechanical Engineering Technology Major |
| Advisor(s): Vipul Ranatunga Department of Engineering Technology |
| Composite Delamination under Fatigue Loading |
| A 80 Kaci N. Lapp, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Anthony A. Peguero Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Boy Scouts of America v. Dale |
| A 81 Rebekah C. Whalin, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Mitchell F. Balish Department of Microbiology |
| David E. Russell Department of Zoology |
| The Isolation of Mycoplasma from Birds |
| A 82 Tyler J. Brest, Engineering Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Khalid F. Eid Department of Physics |
| Andrew D. Sommers Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| Jia Ying, Department of Physics |
| Anisotropic Surface Wettability |
| A 83 Chelsea N. McGimpsey, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Jason A. Rech Department of Geology |
| John P. Morton Department of Geology |
| Radiocarbon Dating of Land Snails: Assessing Open-System Behavior |
| A 84 Andrea L. Larsgaard, Interdisciplinary Studies Major |
| Kaitlyn F. Taulbee, Management and Organizations Major |
| Emilene F. Shibley, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Anthony A. Peguero Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| The Haymarket Affair |
| A 85 Kyle V. Wonser, English Creative Writing Major |
| Advisor(s): Rose Marie Ward Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Interpersonal Relationships and their Effect on Partner Behavior |
| A 86 Denis Pleimling, Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael R. Brudzinski Department of Physics |
| The Physics of Friction Along Plate Boundary Faults: New Insights from Slow Slip Events in the Pacific Northwest |
| A 87 Keith K. Davis, Computer Engineering Major |
| Advisor(s): Robert J. Setlock Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| A Retrospective: Polywell- In-Depth Fusion Techniques |
| A 88 Hunter R. Felknor, Speech Communications Major |
| Advisor(s): Stephanie S. Rollie Department of Communication |
| An Examination of the Sherpa Culture |
| A 89 Unassigned 4/2/2009 |
| A 90 Whitney D. Cole, Economics Major |
| Advisor(s): Deborah Fletcher Department of Economics |
| How Does Campaign Spending Affect Election Outcomes? A Review and Comparative Analysis of Approaches to Endogeneity |
| A 91 Lindsey A. Kane, Zoology Major |
| Brian J. Kramer, Zoology Major |
| David G. Pipitone, Zoology Major |
| Amanda K. Dickerson, Zoology Major |
| Daniela K. Turcinov, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Current Progress in Stem Cell Therapies |
| A 92 Katherine M. Bender, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor: Michael W. Crowder Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Investigation of the Flexible Loop of Metallo-beta-lactamase CcrA from Bacteroides fragilis |
| A 93 Erika K. Kelley, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Terri Messman-Moore Department of Psychology Ava M. Rose Department of Psychology |
| Women’s Conceptualization of Their Unwanted Sexual Experiences: How Labeling and Time Influences Psychological Functioning and Risky Sexual Behavior |
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Session
B (3:00 - 4:15 p.m.)
| B 01 Leah C. Siekemeyer, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kathryn B. McGrew Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| The Impact of Food Service on the Food Consumption of Individuals in a Dementia Unit |
| B 02 Dimitry Mezhvinsky, Quantitative Economics Major |
| Advisor(s): Mark E. McBride Department of Economics |
| Looking to Sell: Assessing the Real World Value of Virtual Property |
| B 03 Brittany N. Gray, History Major |
| Advisor(s): Judith P. Zinsser Department of History |
| Women and Suffrage in 18th Century England |
| B 04 Dennis Keselman, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Qingshun Q. Li Department of Botany |
| Ying-Jia Shen Department of Botany |
| Synthesis And Expression of Polyadenylation Specificity Factor at CPSF160 |
| B 05 Matthew E. Siefert, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Identification of Persistent Adult Abdominal Motor Neurons by Single Cell Label Technique (MARCM) |
| B 06 Allison C. Fralick, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): David J. Berg Department of Zoology |
| Emy M. Monroe Department of Zoology |
| Detection of Cryptic Species of Planarians (Dugesia spp) in the Chihuahuan Desert Using DNA Barcoding Techniques |
| B 07 Briana C. Kellems, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Donna R. Scarborough Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Ultrasonic Normative Data on Hyoid Bone Movement for the Double Swallow in Three/Four Year Old Children |
| B 08 Kordny S. Rainey, Political Science Major |
| Advisor(s): Rose Marie Ward Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Sex and Rubbers: The Impact of Entrance into College on Safe Sex Practices |
| B 09 Cameron M. Beech, Zoology Major |
| Brett C. Chatman, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Susan M. Hoffman Department of Zoology |
| Effects of Small-scale Logging on Genetic Variability and Population Dynamics of Two Mouse species, Peromyscus maniculatus gracilis and Peromyscus leucopus noveboracensi |
| B 10 Neal S. Paul, Psychology Major |
| Emily L. Barnum, Psychology Major |
| Annie L. Steel, Psychology Major |
| Logan R. Kaleta, Psychology Major |
| Natalie L. Burch, Psychology Major |
| Laura C. Telepak, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Mia W. Biran Department of Psychology |
| Social Anxiety in Non-Clinical Populations |
| B 11 Bethany D. Powers, Political Science Major |
| D. Bradley Hammond, Psychology Major |
| Drew L. Bollea, Mass Communication Major |
| Advisor(s): Glenn W. Muschert Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| The Texas Tower Shooting of 1966 |
| B 12 Rachel M. Whynott, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Douglas Meikle Department of Zoology |
| The Effect of Understory Vegetation on Nestbox Utilization in Peromyscus leucopus in Differently Sized Forest Fragments |
| B 13 Lauren J. Spadafora, Microbiology Major |
| Tyler J. Richards, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael W. Crowder Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Mart P. Hensley Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Potential Role of Escherichia coli Ribosomal Proteins in Zn(II) Storage and Transfer |
| B 14 Amy E. Satterfield, Early Childhood Education Major |
| Advisor(s): Paula P. Webster Department of Teacher Education |
| The Influence of Word Sorting Activities on the Word Recognition Skills of a Struggling Second Grader |
| B 15 Jennifer M. Lowe, Anthropology Major |
| Advisor(s): Warren L. Mason Department of Political Science |
| Transatlantic Seminar Summer 2009; The Link Between Africa and the European Union |
| B 16 Holly N. Slonecker, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Advisor(s): Robert J. Setlock Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| Progenerative Prosthetic Bone Development |
| B 17 Natalie A. Klotz, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Patricia K. Kerig Department of Psychology |
| Foster Youth and Their Understanding of Legal Rights |
| B 18 Bridget A. Hartman, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Joyce J. Fernandes Department of Zoology |
| Following the Fate of a Subset of Motor Neurons During a Period of Extensive Re-Organization in the Fruit-Fly Drosophila |
| B 19 Marianne Bernadsky, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Kelly Knollman-Porter Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Computer/Internet Usage of Those with Communication Deficits Following Stroke |
| B 20 Kathleen C. McEwen, Mathematics Major |
| Thomas E. Hurst, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): James M. Janik Department of Zoology |
| Phyllis A. Callahan Department of Zoology |
| The Effect of Prolactin on Corticosterone Levels in Response to Stress |
| B 21 Seth M. Menter, Geography Major |
| Advisor(s): Jerry E. Green Department of Geography |
| Wetland Conservation and Land Use in Butler County, Ohio |
| B 22 Andrew S. Hoerst, Management Information Systems Major |
| Advisor(s): Megan M. Gerhardt Department of Management |
| Independent and Chain Cultures and Their Effect on the Organization |
| B 23 Jason C. Young, Geography Major |
| Advisor(s): Bruce D'Arcus Department of Geography |
| The Myth That Is Miami: Disrupting Representations of Diversity |
| B 24 Benjamin C. Bachman, Chemical Engineering Major |
| Nicholas O. Barille, Engineering Management Major |
| William J. Beitel, Chemical Engineering Major |
| Andrew R. Hunter, Engineering Management Major |
| Guy F. Litt, Engineering Management Major |
| Dana M. Paugh, Engineering Management Major |
| Advisor(s): Catherine Almquist Department of Paper and Chemical Engineering |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Model |
| B 25 Christine A. Young, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Thelma S. Horn Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Examining the Relationship Between Perceived Coaching Behavior and Team Cohesion in High School Athletes |
| B 26 Kathleen E. Farrell, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Ann Fuehrer Women's Studies Program |
| Influences and Change of Women's Body Image Through the College Years |
| B 27 Amy E. Dobner, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Kaitlyn L. Gustin, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Alexandria L. Kirkpatrick, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Nicole J. Moran, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Native American Family Planning: Better Dead than Pregnant? |
| B 28 Samuel C. Evans, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Ann L. Rypstra Department of Zoology |
| Influences of an Herbicide on Agrobiont intraguild Predator Activity and Interactions |
| B 29 Emily M. Lambrecht, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Terri Messman-Moore Department of Psychology |
| How Sexual Behavior and Morality Incongruence Interact with Alcohol Consumption |
| B 30 Allison J. Kreinberg, Biochemistry Major |
| Melanie A. Krook, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Ann E. Hagerman Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Stability of Plant Polyphenolics (Tannins) in Biotic and Abiotic Systems |
| B 31 Kelley J. Bricker, Microbiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael J. Vanni Department of Zoology |
| The Effects of Light and Nutrients on Algal Photosynthesis |
| B 32 Mason D. Huston, Geography Major |
| Advisor(s): William H. Renwick Department of Geography |
| Patterns of Pollutant Concentration and Flow in Three Southwestern Ohio Watersheds |
| B 33 Andrew D. Murphy, Supply Chain Management Major |
| Advisor(s): Megan M. Gerhardt Department of Management |
| The Effects of Web 2.0 Applications on the Work-Life Balance |
| B 34 Tyler R. Atkins, Engineering Management Major |
| Jason S. Bank, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| John C. Brooks, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Brendan A. Buholzer, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Dirk E. Long, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Lance P. Theobald, Accountancy Major |
| Advisor(s): Robert J. Setlock Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| Electric Ultralight Airplane |
| B 35 Andrew C. Henterly, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Brian Keane Department of Zoology |
| Reliable Discrimination Between Prairie Voles and Meadow Voles Using AVPR1a |
| B 36 Melissa S. Roemmele, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Terri Messman-Moore Department of Psychology |
| Child Abuse, Early Maladaptive Schemas, and Risky Sexual Behavior |
| B 37 David M. Linz, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Richard E. Lee Department of Zoology |
| Screening of a cDNA Library for Aquaporin Isoforms In a Freeze Tolerant Insect |
| B 38 Nina M. Gasbarro, Geology Major |
| Advisor(s): John Rakovan Department of Geology |
| Characterization of Gold Crystallinity by Diffraction Methods |
| B 39 Theodore A. Lyon II, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Maria J. Gonzalez Department of Zoology |
| Abundance Patterns and Prey Selectivity of Larval Gizzard Shad in Acton Lake |
| B 40 Brian D. Casto, Engineering Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Paul K. Urayama Department of Physics |
| Implementation of a Calibration Approach for Rapid Excited-State Lifetime Determination |
| B 41 Louis R. Troll, Chemical Engineering Major |
| Advisor(s): D. Steven Keller Department of Paper and Chemical Engineering |
| Spatial Mapping of Fibrous Web Density by Laser Profilometry and Radiographic Transmission Imaging |
| B 42 Nicole D. Bennett, Sociology Major |
| Ashley M. Alexander, Sociology Major |
| Advisor(s): Anthony A. Peguero Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Bernie Goetz: Subway Vigilante |
| B 43 Sara K. Tuttle, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Maria J. Gonzalez Department of Zoology |
| Food Quality Differences Affect Morphological Plasticity of Bullfrog Tadpoles |
| B 44 Steven R. Tindall, Chemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Ann E. Hagerman Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Reactions of Plant Polyphenolics with Metal Ions |
| B 45 Brittany N. Erwin, English Literature Major |
| Advisor(s): James M. Bromley Department of English |
| Puritanism in the Works of Thomas Middleton |
| B 46 Shari L. Brown, Early Childhood Education Major |
| Advisor(s): Paula P. Webster Department of Teacher Education |
| Promoting Vocabulary Expansion with Informational Texts in a Grade 1 Classroom |
| B 47 Vanessa H. Dollo, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Richard E. Lee Department of Zoology |
| The Effects of Indirect Chilling Injury and High Temperature Pulses on ATP Levels in Flesh Flies (Sarcophaga crassipalpis) |
| B 48 Kelsey M. Baker, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Mallory A. Happel, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Cathleen M. Schweinfest, Psychology Major |
| Jessica L. Tremaine, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Pillow Angels: The Ethics of the Ashley Treatment |
| B 49 Daniel T. Shea, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Jennifer J. Quinn Department of Psychology |
| Does Context Fear Memory Reconsolidation Require Amygdalar Protein Synthesis? |
| B 50 Feier Cheng, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Maria J. Gonzalez Department of Zoology |
| Habitat Specialization by Daphnia in an Eutrophic Reservoir |
| B 51 (poster 4/09/09/withdrawn due to scheduling conflict) Adam M. Martin, Sport Studies Major |
| Advisor(s): Valeria J. Freysinger Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Poor Sportpersonship in Youth Sport |
| B 52 Deepika L. Chona, Zoology Major |
| Neil B. Patel, Chemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael A. Kennedy Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Lindsey E. Rommick Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Search for Biomarkers in Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Mouse Model Study |
| B 53 Brittany J. Ferone, Marketing Major |
| Andrew D. Murphy, Supply Chain and Operations Management Major |
| Advisor(s): Megan M. Gerhardt Department of Management |
| Web 2.0 Technologies in a Business Context |
| B 54 Sindhu N. Samba, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Richard E. Lee Department of Zoology |
| Benjamin N. Phillip Department of Zoology |
| The Effects of Membrane Composition on a Rapid Cold-hardening Response in the Flesh Fly Sarcophaga crassipalpis |
| B 55 Leatrice L. Jones, Sociology Major |
| Susanna M. Boucher, Sociology Major |
| Sarah Smith, Social Work Major |
| Jennifer Wilson, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Glenn W. Muschert Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Belsan School Hostage Crisis |
| B 56 Melanie J. Davis, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Douglas Meikle Department of Zoology |
| A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Recent Vertebrate Reintroduction Programs in the United States |
| B 57 Stephanie L. Wilson, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Vaishali V. Raval Department of Psychology |
| Amanda Diekman Department of Psychology |
| Methods of, and Reasons for, Emotional Expression and Control in School-age Children in India and United States |
| B 58 Adrienne A. Cox, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Andrea R. Traylor Family Studies and Social Work |
| Family Quality of Life Amongst Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Peers and the Formation of Friendship |
| B 59 Christopher G. Webber, Zoology |
| Advisor(s): David J. Berg Department of Zoology |
| Todd D. Levine Department of Zoology |
| Invertebrates in Drift with a Unique Species of Mussel in a Desert River |
| B 60 Colleen E. Martin, Psychology Major |
| Laura E. Stayton, Psychology Major |
| Jonelle B. Johnson, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Anthony A. Peguero Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Jenson vs. Eveleth Taconite Co. |
| B 61 Sheryl Kavetza, Chemical Engineering Major |
| Advisor(s): Marvin E. Thrash Department of Paper and Chemical Engineering |
| Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Panicum virgatum Grass Using the Sacromyces cervisiae Yeast |
| B 62 Rachel B. Bextermueller, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Douglas Meikle Department of Zoology |
| Aron K. Costello Department of Zoology |
| Behavioral Response to Predatory Odor in House Mice |
| B 63 Andrew W. Allbee, Microbiology Major |
| Aimi Toyama, Microbiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Donald J. Ferguson Department of Microbiology |
| Examination of a Gene Encoding a Putative Permease in a Methanogen |
| B 64 Lauren D. Graham, Sport Studies Major |
| Megan McCarty, Sport Studies Major |
| Jordan Stevens, Sport Studies Major |
| Advisor(s): Valeria J. Freysinger Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| Sports Tourism: Beneficial or Detrimental? |
| B 65 Kelly A. Lundeen, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Theresa A. Fitzgerald, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Allison R. Flynn, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Alexis R. Lape, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology |
| Boy or Girl?: Ethical Implications for Gender Assignment in Intersex Individuals |
| B 66 Brandi L. McLeish, Family Studies Major |
| Kate B. Anderson, Family Studies Major |
| Adrienne A. Cox, Psychology Major |
| Kathleen E. Farrell, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): M. Elise Radina Department of Family Studies and Social Work |
| Amanda C. Ginter Department of Family Studies and Social Work |
| From One Mom to Another: Advice from Mothers of Daughters with Breast Cancer |
| B 67 Elizabeth C. Arneman, Zoology Major |
| David A. DeLapp, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael L. Robinson Department of Zoology |
| Chad A. Bechtle Department of Zoology |
| Tyrosine Kinase Receptor Activity in Lens Development |
| B 68 Neil B. Patel, Chemistry Major |
| Deepika L. Chona, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael A. Kennedy Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Lindsey E. Romick Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Search for Biomarkers in Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Mouse Model Study |
| B 69 Erin L. Beatty, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Melanie M. Lammarino, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Amy L. Radcliff, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Amanda M. Thomas, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major |
| Advisor(s): Alice Kahn Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology Government |
| Radiation Experiments; Prisoners Take The Heat |
| B 70 Matthew K. Carlsen, Pre-Business Major |
| Advisor(s): Emy M. Monroe Department of Zoology |
| Genetic Diversity Among Populations of Lasmigona costata from Three Major Watersheds, the Great Lakes, Mississippi River, and Hudson Bay |
| B 71 Meghan E. Beddow, Zoology and Spanish Major |
| Osteocutaneous Pedicle Flap for Salvage of Below-the-Knee Amputation |
| B 72 Joshua A. Jasensky, Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Paul K. Urayama Department of Physics |
| Intermolecular Interactions of Reduced Nicotinamide Adenine; Dinucleotide (NADH) in Solution |
| B 73 Ryan P. Gallagher, Exercise Science Major |
| Advisor(s): Randal P. Claytor Department of Kinesiology and Health |
| The Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses to Resistance Training |
| B 74 Sandra M. Rittman, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Ann L. Rypstra Department of Zoology |
| Kerri M. Wrinn Department of Zoology |
| The Effects of the Herbicide Glyphosate on the Foraging Patterns of Large Predatory Wolf Spiders |
| B 75 Stacie I. Baker, Psychology Major |
| Sarah D. Tarrant, Psychology Major |
| Amy F. Varner, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Robin D. Thomas Department of Psychology |
| Sian L. Beilock Department of Psychology |
| Marci S. DeCaro Department of Psychology |
| In High-Pressure Test Settings We Sometimes Rely on External Cues to Help Solve Math Problems |
| B 76 Carly A. Sellers, Psychology Major |
| Advisor(s): Robin D. Thomas Department of Psychology |
| Aging and Face-name Associations |
| B 77 Hoay-Shuen S. Len, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Andor J. Kiss Department of Zoology |
| Richard E. Lee Department of Zoology |
| Molecular Cloning of the Cold-Stable Eye Lens Gamma Crystallins from the Freeze Tolerant Wood Frog Rana sylvatica |
| B 78 Ross McKinney, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael W. Crowder Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Title to follow 3/30/2009 |
| B 79 Philip H. Iffland, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Todd D. Levine Department of Zoology |
| David J. Berg Department of Zoology |
| Comparing Methods for Estimating Growth Curves in a Critically Endangered Mussel |
| B 80 Kate B. Anderson, Family Studies Major |
| Adrienne A. Cox, Psychology Major |
| Kathleen E. Farrell, Psychology Major |
| Brandi L. McLeish, Family Studies Major |
| Advisor(s): M. Elise Radina Department of Family Studies and Social Work |
| Amanda C. Ginter Department of Family Studies and Social Work |
| Waiting by the Phone or Sitting in the Room: Mothers' Roles in Daughters' Decision Making about Breast Cancer Treatment |
| B 81 Patrick C. Feasel, Microbiology Major |
| Nicholas Ketchum, Microbiology Major |
| Eduardo T. Rivera, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Shawn Dorsey, Finance Major |
| Kevin McLaughlin, Public Administration Major |
| Elizabeth R. Chmela, Graphic Design Major |
| Advisor(s): Rachael M. Morgan-Kiss Department of Microbiology |
| Samantha J. Perkins Department of Art |
| Miami Green Diesel (MGD): ÊBiodiesel Production in Non-temperate Climates |
| B 82 Christopher A. Chan, Biochemistry Major |
| Advisor(s): Gary A. Lorigan Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| A Novel Approach Towards Determining Protein Dynamics Using Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance |
| B 83 Ryan D. Batt, Environmental Science Major |
| Advisor(s): Michael J. Vanni Department of Zoology |
| Using Diel Dissolved Oxygen to Estimate Lake-wide Metabolism |
| B 84 Allison M. Demkowski, American Studies Major |
| Advisor(s): Kimberly A. Hamlin American Studies Program |
| Evolution and Friends: Pop Culture's Influence on Science Education |
| B 85 Mitchell T. Happeney, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Conor J. Leamy, Finance Major |
| Nick M. Rudy, Zoology Major |
| Michael D. Maley, Finance Major |
| Ryan A. Wolfarth, Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Douglas W. Coffin Department of Paper and Chemical Engineering |
| Recovered Energy Systems: Efficient Energy from Exercise Equipment |
| B 86 Matthew S. Briel, Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Samir Bali Department of Physics |
| Building an Optical Lattice for Ultracold Atoms |
| B 87 Matthew J. Grossman, Marketing Major |
| Lauren Miller, Sociology Major |
| Advisor(s): Glenn W. Muschert Department of Sociology and Gerontology |
| Dawson College Shooting |
| B 88 Pavel L. Gurevich, Finance Major |
| Allison Mary Lause, Undeclared- Business Major |
| Advisor(s): Megan M. Gerhardt Department of Management |
| Organizational Behavior During the Financial Crisis |
| B 89 Colin A. Boyle, Physics Major |
| Advisor(s): Jan Yarrison Rice Department of Physics |
| Electrophoresis of Semiconductor Nanowires |
| B 90 Michael P. Richardson, Integrated English Language Arts Education Major |
| Advisor: James L. Cherney Department of Communication |
| Debate in Decline: An Examination of the Factors Threatening Competitive High School Debate |
| B 91 James A. Phero, Zoology Major |
| Advisor(s): Robert A. Balfour Department of Zoology |
| How to Dissect a Cat: A Video Tutorial |
| B 92 Alex E. Harkess, Botany Major |
| Advisor(s): Martin Henry Stevens Department of Botany |
| Effects of Plant Biodiversity on Carbon Sequestration in Ohio Prairie Grasslands |
| B 93 Jillian M. Hertzberg, Botany Major |
| Stephanie R. Mater, Strategic Communication Major |
| Jared J. Sheehan, Accountancy Major |
| April M. Maurer, Chemical Engineering Major |
| Sihong Zhao, Mechanical Engineering Major |
| Jennifer O. Dickerson, Architecture Major |
| Advisor(s): Martin Henry Stevens Department of Botany |
| Susan R. Barnum Department of Botany |
| Recovering Energy While Cutting Costs: Sustainable Energy Conversion of Bio-Waste |
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