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UR Forum '07 Poster Sessions Schedule

Session A (1:00 - 2:30 p.m.) Session B (2:30 - 4:00 p.m.)
Join us for the Undergraduate Research Forum
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 at Shriver Center

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Session A (1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)

2 A Natalie M. Baumann, Psychology Major
Advisor: Amanda B. Diekman, Psychology
Shifting Standards and Sorority Stereotypes

4 A Timothy J. Bankroff, Zoology Major
Advisor: Alan B. Cady, Zoology
The Diel Movements of Harvestmen (Opiliones: Phalangida) in Gardens and Their Potential as Agents of Biological Contro

6 A Rebecca A. Daum, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Ronald H. Spielbauer, Anthropology
Projectile Point Typologies: An Analysis of Three Eastern U.S. Collections

8 A Shannon N. Best, Psychology Major
Sean P. McCafferty, Finance Major
Mckenzie L. Mathys, Psychology Major
Matthew G. Starr, Psychology Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Amadou Diallo

10 A Andrew J. Bound, Chemistry Major
Advisor: Benjamin W. Gung, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Synthesis of Triptycene Molecular Conformation Reporters

12 A Elizabeth K. Cable, Biochemistry Major
Advisor: Michael J. Vanni, Zoology
Agriculture and Seasonal Effects on Dissolved Inorganic Carbon in Ohio Streams and Reservoirs

14 A Sarah L. Griffeth, Psychology Major
Advisor: Terri L. Messman-Moore, Psychology
Predicting Borderline Personality Features in College Women: The Role of Multiple Forms of Child Abuse, Attachment, and Emotion Regulation

16 A Jessica A. Hill, Speech Communication Major
Nathan S. Scherer, Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Tonya L. Weinel, College of Arts and Science Major
Advisor: Glenn W. Muschert, Sociology and Gerontology
Dunblane Massacre in Dunblane, Scotland

18 A Graham P. Fain, Microbiology Major
Justin M. Gibler
Advisor: Neil D. Danielson, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Fluorescence Studies Using Alkylammonium Formate Ionic Liquid Solvents

20 A Tara Eagle, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Joseph M. Carlin, Microbiology
Determination of the Level of Janus Kinase Protein in Human Epithelial Cells Infected with Chlamydia psittaci at Different Intervals During Infection

22 A Patrick A. Harmon, Psychology Major
Advisor: Leonard J. Smart, Psychology
You're Making This Difficult: The Effect of Control and; Constraint on Postural Sway

24 A Rebecca I. Cooper, Zoology Major
Advisors: Maria J. Gonzalez, Zoology
and James A. Stoeckel, Zoology
Costs of Sexual Reproduction in Daphnia Parvula

26 A Jeffrey R. Cooper, Computer Science and Systems Analysis Major
Advisor: Lukasz Opyrchal, Computer Science and Systems Analysis
Object Recognition

28 A James S. George, Psychology Major
Advisor: Diana M. Spillman, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Emergency Treatment of Hypoglycemia

30 A Erik L. Wynkoop, Finance Major
Kathryn Elizabeth Hitch, Accountancy Major
Mark C. Schrock, Sociology Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Homer Plessey: Bridging the Educational Gap

32 A Chris D. Frisch, Zoology Major
Advisors: Katia del-Rio Tsonis, Zoology
and Tracy Haynes, Zoology
siRNA Disruption of Pax6 in the Newt

34 A Savannah C. Heilman, Strategic Communication Major
Advisors: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
and Andrew K. Beckett, Student Affairs
Effects of First-Year Living Learning Communities on College Adjustment and Satisfaction

36 A Antoinette Q.L. Williams, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Joyce J. Fernandes, Zoology
Development of Adult Neuromuscular Junctions in the Fruitfly

38 A Jennifer E. Farrell, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Cameron Hay-Rollins, Anthropology
Eating Disorders

40 A Kimberly Harris, Biochemistry Major
Advisor: Christopher A. Makaroff, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Downregulation of Cohesin Protein SYN3 by RNAi in Arabidopsis thaliana

42 A Jessica Y. Karam, Psychology Major
Holly A. Brown, Psychology Major
Elizabeth G. Rohlfer, Psychology Major
Advisors: Zachary P. Birchmeier, Psychology
and Jill A. Matusek, Psychology
Negative Behavioral, Psychological, and Attitudinal Effects of Parental Divorce

44 A Nora E. Fritz, Zoology Major
Joshua D. Hittle, Zoology Major
David C. Kamm, Zoology Major
Advisors: Kathleen A. Killian, Zoology
and Kaushik Ghosal, Zoology
Do Crickets Form a Long Term Memory of Their Social Rank?

46 A Sean P. McCafferty, Finance Major
Advisor: Glenn W. Muschert, Sociology and Gerontology
Montreal Massacre and Gender Implications

48 A Matthew S. Kendra, Psychology Major
Advisor: Timothy G. Dowd, Psychology
Terri L. Messman-Moore, Psychology
How Do Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives Affect Mental Illness Stigma?

50 A Brittany K. Lambert, Accountancy Major
Kyle D. Bowman, Marketing Major
Advisor: Megan M. Gerhardt, Management
Building the Perfect Team: A Study of Personality and Its Effects on Teamwork

52 A R. Steven Gerhard, Zoology Major
Advisor: Craig E. Williamson, Zoology
Sandra J. Connelly, Zoology

54 A Matthew R. Jordan, Mathematics Major
Advisor: Beata Randrianantoanina, Mathematics and Statistics
Embedding Finite Metric Spaces into Normed (L1) Spaces

56 A Emily A. LaPlante, Psychology Major
Marissa L. Luli, Psychology Major
Douglas Matthews, Exercise Science Major
Advisor: Leonard J. Smart, Psychology
Effect of Simple versus Complex Visual Motion on Coordination

58 A Chris H. Landis, Chemistry Major
Joshua D. Miller, Zoology Major
Advisor: Neil D. Danielson, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Comparison of N-Alkyl Acridine Orange Dyes as Fluorescence Probes for the Determination of Cardiolipin

60 A Logan C. Godbey, Botany Major
Advisor: Roger D. Meicenheimer, Botany
Biophysical Differences Between Tree Stems and Roots

62 A Miranda L. McCaughan, Psychology Major
Natalie A. Kristensen, Psychology Major
Jenna M. Wade, Psychology Major
Advisor: Glenn W. Muschert, Sociology and Gerontology
The Massacre at Johann Gutenberg Gymnasium

64 A Philip H. Iffland, Zoology Major
Advisors: David J. Berg, Zoology
and Todd D. Levine, Zoology
Larval and Early Post-Larval Biology of a Critically Endangered Freshwater; Mussel, the Texas
Hornshell (Popenaias popeii)

66 A Katherine J. Krummen, Exercise Science Major
Advisors: Mark S. Walsh, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
and Carolyn A. Haynes, Interdisciplinary Studies
The Relationship Between Female Sex Hormones and Non-contact Knee Injuries, Specifically Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Medial Cruciate Ligament Tears

68 A Lauren M. Rosing, Psychology Major
Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
All in the Family: The Impact of Family on Intimate Relationships

70 A Braden A. Purcell, Psychology Major
Advisor: Robin D. Thomas, Psychology
External and Internal Validity Comparisons of Three Statistical Analysis Methods for Sorting
Data Using Munsell Colors and Personality Traits

72 A Daniel A. Kobrinski, Zoology Major
Advisor: Michael L. Robinson, Zoology
In vitro Analysis of Tyrosine Kinase C in Rabbit Lens Epithelial Cells

74 A Jacob M. Mathew, Zoology Major
Advisor: Stacey Lowery Bretz, Chemistry and Biochemistry
ChemX: Online Data Collection and Database Development for Survey Research in Chemistry Education

76 A John P. Heffernan, Zoology Major
Advisor: Qingshun Q. Li, Botany
The Effect of CPSF73-I Overexpression as it Relates to Male Sterility in Arabidopsis thaliana

78 A Cornelius A. Thiels, Zoology Major
Advisor: Zachary P. Birchmeier, Psychology
Analyzing People's Opinions on Stem Cell Research

80 A Heather A. Thompson, Psychology Major
Advisor: Timothy G. Dowd, Psychology
A Review of Instructional Methods Used to Teach Reading Comprehension to Middle School Students

82 A Lindsay C. Earle, English Literature Major
Advisor: Bretta K. Snavely, Management
“myCCL Training Manual" Creative Thesis

84 A Nicholas F. Kotsonis, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Kelly Z. Abshire, Microbiology
Protein Expression in Stationary Phase Escherichia coli Treated with Silver Nitrate

86 A Ashley M. Wohleber, Psychology Major
Advisor: Timothy G. Dowd, Psychology
Trauma and Therapy in Psychosis: Understanding the Role of Trauma and the Need for Trauma Therapy in Psychotic Populations

88 A Mark J. Mackey, Zoology Major
Advisors: Dennis L. Claussen, Zoology
and Gary W. Gerald, Zoology
Influence of Temperature and Perch Diameter on Arboreal Locomotion in Cornsnakes (Elaphe guttata)

90 A Kirby E. Faulkner, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Advisor: Amy M. Glaspey, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Phonetic Transcription of a Child with Disordered Speech

92 A Sarah L. Scheppmann, Accountancy Major
Michael E. DePompei, Psychology Major
Cherish L. Vance, Social Work Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Enron

94 A Jonathan L. Hollis, Music Major
Advisor: Ronald H. Spielbauer, Anthropology
An Anthropological Investigation of Drum and Bugle Corps

96 A Jessica L. McAfee, Zoology Major
Advisor: Paul F. James, Zoology
Cloning and Expression of the Sodium Hydrogen Exchanger Isoform 10

98 A Mikaela M. Adams, History Major
Advisor: Daniel M. Cobb, History
Native in a New World: The Trans-Atlantic Life of Pocahontas

100 A Ashley L. Kuntz, Botany Major
Advisor: John Z. Kiss, Botany
The Role of PKS1 Gene Expression

102 A Matthew J. Poturalski, Chemistry Major
Advisor: Michael Novak, Chemistry and Biochemistry
4,4-Disubstituted Aryloxenium Ions: An Expanded Look at Reactivity and Selectivity in Nucleophilic Solvents

104 A Kelly R. Gurchiek, Family Studies Major
Jill A. McDonald, Family Studies Major
Jacqueline K. Douglas, Family Studies Major
Lauren R. Slusser, Family Studies Major
Advisor: M. Elise Radina, Family Studies and Social Work
Perceived Changes in Family Quality of Life Among Adult Children of Breast Cancer Survivors

106 A Lauren N. Allen, Geology Major
Brittany L. Brewer, Geology Major
Advisor: Jonathan Levy, Geology
Using a Large-Scale Laboratory Aquifer for Testing Methods of Measuring the Vertical Hydraulic Conductivity of Riverbeds

108 A Ashley B. Toth, Exercise Science Major
Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Eating in Stages: College Students and Eating Disorders

110 A Michael S. Nickoli, Zoology Major
Advisors: Patrick J. Baker, Zoology
and Jon P. Costanzo, Zoology
Investigating the Antioxidant Activity of Cryoprotective Compounds

112 A Melody L. VanderKolk, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Ronald H. Spielbauer, Anthropology
Open to Interpretation: Some Things Never Change, but Archaeological Theory Is Not One of Them

114 A Anne B. Walton, Sociology Major
Amy L. Stiffler, Sociology Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Children and Justice: The Case of Elizabeth Steinberg

116 A Marcus A. Fischer, Environmental Engineering Management Major
Timothy J. Bittel, Engineering Management Major
Anne G. Richardson, Engineering Management Major
David R. Smith, Computer Science Major
Kelsey A. Taylor, Engineering Management Major
Advisor: Catherine L. Almquist, Paper and Chemical Engineering
Solar Power for Residential use in Southern Ohio

118 A Ashley L. Poloha, Zoology Major
Advisors: Craig E. Williamson, Zoology
Sandra J. Connelly, Zoology
Tolerance of Daphnia parvula to Artificial UV-B: Is Survival Clone Dependent?

120 A Christopher W. Zeek, International Studies Major
Advisor: Mark A. Peterson, Anthropology
Tea and English Education in Tanzania

122 A Laura M. Hovenac, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Ronald H. Spielbauer, Anthropology
Worlds Apart: A Comparative Study of Remote Sensing in American and Classical Archaeology

124 A Jill A. McDonald, Family Studies Major
Jacqueline K. Douglas, Family Studies Major
Kelly R. Gurchiek, Family Studies Major
Lauren R. Slusser, Family Studies Major
Advisor: M. Elise Radina, Family Studies and Social Work
Adult Children of Breast Cancer Survivors Encounters with Health Information

126 A Maura C. Reilly, Zoology Major
Advisor: Ann L Rypstra, Zoology
The Nutritional Quality of Cannibalism in Crickets

128 A Russell N. Stitzlein, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Joseph M. Carlin, Microbiology
The Role of Ezrin in Osteosarcoma Metastases and Its Potential Use in Early Identification of Metasases

130 A Ryan N. Schmit, Political Science Major
Advisor: Douglas H. Shumavon, Political Science
Effective Environmental Policy: A Case Study of the Appalachian Trail

132 A Jared T. Gooley, Geology Major
Advisors: Jason A. Rech, Geology
and Brian S. Currie, Geology
The Antiquity of the Atacama Desert; Isotopic Evidence for a Miocene Onset of Hyperaridity

134 A Megan R. Collard, English Literature Major
Advisors: Elisabeth D. Hodges, French and Italian
Alison E. Hurley, English
Blurring the Line Between the Imaginary and the Real: An Analysis of NADJA and WHITE NOISE

136 A Crystal E. Montgomery, Botany Major
Advisor: John Z. Kiss, Botany
The Role of Phytochrome C in Arabidopsis in Gravitropism and Phototropism

138 A Danielle N. Smith, Zoology Major
Advisor: Robert G. Sherman, Zoology
The Influenza A Virus: A Comparison Across Species

140 A Lena M. Stack, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Holly E. Tegeder, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Advisor: Fofi Constantinidou, Speech Pathology and Audiology
A Comparison of Subject Performance on Four Probe Tasks within the Categorization Program

142 A Paul D. Yoo, History Major
Morgan A. Owens, Political Science Major
Niles B. Tracy
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Matthew Shepard - A Nation's Struggle

144 A Nicholas M. Teets, Zoology Major
Advisor: Richard E. Lee, Zoology
Cellular Mechanisms of Insect Cold Hardiness

146 A Rachael R. Baiduc, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Advisors: Kathleen Hutchinson, Speech Pathology and Audiology
and Helaine Alessio, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Effects of Cardiovascular Fitness on Hearing Sensitivity

148 A Mallory K. Malcolm, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Ronald H. Spielbauer, Anthropology
Gods, Goddesses, and Sacred Places: Celtic Myth, Mystery, and Ritual

150 A Sara E. Tornes, Zoology Major
Emily E. Stefanak, Zoology Major
Whitney E. Irwin, Zoology Major
Christopher H. Burton, Zoology Major
Justin E. Campbell, Zoology Major
Advisors: Susan M. Hoffman, Zoology
Zachary S. Taylor, Zoology
Molly C. Steinwald, Zoology
Microsatellite Analyses of Peromyscus (Mice) Populations in a Northern Michigan Woodlot

152 A Heather M. White, Engineering Management Major
Advisors: Olga A. Brezhneva, Mathematics and Statistics
and Amit Shukla, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Parametric Effects on the Periodic Response of a Discontinuous Dynamical System: An Experimental and Numerical Investigation

154 A Shana C. McCormick, Psychology Major
Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff; An Analysis of Stress in College Students

156 A Caitlin M. Zematis, Zoology Major
Advisor: Maria J. Gonzalez, Zoology
Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Larval Fish and Daphnia in Acton Lake

157 A Kimberly M. Hunter, Mathematics and Statistics Major
Advisors: Amanda B. Diekman, Psychology
and Elizabeth R. Brown, Psychology
Possible Selves

158 A Rachel D. McMillian, Political Science Major
Advisor: Leonard S. Mark, Psychology
Perceiving Multiple Uses of Objects

160 A Kiran Faryar, Zoology Major
Advisor: Phyllis A.Callahan
The Role of Orphanin FQ/Nociceptin in the Prolactin Secretory Response to Stress

Session B (2:30 - 4:00 p.m.)

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1 B Nadine R. Chonko, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Marcia R. Lee, Microbiology
Investigation of In Vitro Fungal Thigmotropism

3 B Audrey N. Chastain, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Ronald H. Spielbauer, Anthropology
Food for Thought: A Cross Cultural Comparison of the Sociocultural Importance and Dependence on Food

5 B Adrian C. Allen, Dietetics Major
Advisor: Diana M. Spillman, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Physical Assessments of Police Academy Cadets: Before and After Training

7 B Lisa M. Aschemeier, Zoology Major
Advisors: Nancy G. Solomon, Zoology
and Brian Keane, Zoology
Does The Length of Vasopressin 1a Receptor Gene Influence Female Mate Choice in Prairie Voles (Microtus ochrogaster)?

9 B Brittany R. Hiller, Early Childhood Education Major
Advisor: Paula P. Webster, Teacher Education
Reading and Writing Attempts of One Struggling First Grader after Informational Book Reading by a Tutor

11 B Sarah M. Owens, Botany Major
Advisor: Richard C. Moore, Botany
Evolution of Gene Duplicates in Arabidopsis thaliana

13 B Gretchen S. Dolloff, Economics Major
Advisor: William D. Craighead, Economics
Looking at Cross-Country Income Differences Through the Lens of Health Capital

15 B Sara G. Chaney, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Katherine E. Bennington, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Advisor: Fofi Constantinidou, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Feature Description and Categorization of Common Objects in Children: The Effects of a Multi-trial Paradigm]

17 B Taryn D. Alexander, Early Childhood Major
Advisor: Kathy McMahon Klosterman, Educational Psychology
Parents and Teachers Attitudes Toward Individualized Education Programs (IEP's)

19 B Caitlin M. Collins, Zoology Major
Advisors: David G. Pennock, Zoology
and Amrita Kabi, Zoology
Function of Inner Arm Dyneins in Tetrahymena

21 B Mathew A. Cosgrove, Electrical Engineering Major
Advisor: Yu T. Morton, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ionosphere Delay Correction for Single Frequency GPS Receivers

23 B Megan W. Hoffmann, Early Childhood Education Major
Advisor: Paula P. Webster, Teacher Education
A Case Study of a First Grade Struggling Reader

25 B Michael E. DePompei, Psychology Major
Sarah L. Scheppman, Accountancy Major
Cherish L. Vance, Social Work Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Enron as an Example of Social Injustice

27 B Kaitlyn E. Galish, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Advisor: Alice Kahn, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Looking for a Link Between Autism and Neurological Disorders

29 B Nicki L. Ferreira, Zoology Major
Advisors: David J. Berg, Zoology
and Emy M. Monroe, Zoology
Genetic Variation of Freshwater Mussels (Fusconaia flava) in the Upper Mississippi River using Microsatellite Markers

31 B Stacy A. Sugarbaker, Biochemistry Major
Advisor: Michael W. Crowder, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Biochemical Analysis of Two Zn(II)-Responsive Proteins in E. coli

33 B Christy M. Hyrne, Political Science Major
Joseph W. Nauman, Sociology Major
Brittany Lynn Lakner, Sociology Major
Nick W. Houpt, Political Science Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Love Canal Controversy

35 B Heather A. Hillenbrand, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Scott A. Suarez, Anthropology
Tiny Hominin, Big Debate: Homo floresiensis

37 B Iordan V. Ganev, Mathematics Major
Advisors: Nancy G. Solomon, Zoology
and Brian Keane, Zoology
Do Multiple Captures Indicate a Higher Level of Relatedness and Co-Residency Among Adult Prairie Voles (Microtus ochrogaster)?

39 B Julie A. Sharpe, Exercise Science Major
Advisor: Randal P. Claytor, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Relationship in Changes in Maximal Aerobic Capacity and Metabolic Profiles in Obese, African-American Female Adolescents

41 B Jessica F. Jones, Organizational Leadership/ Management Major
Adam R. Burtchin, Psychology Major
Jennifer L. Sloan, Psychology Major
Kristin R. Day, Psychology Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
A Retrospective Look at the Genovese Syndrome

43 B Obiageli D. Iloka, Engineering Management Major
Advisor: David J. Berg, Zoology
Genetic Diversity of Lampsilis Cardium Mussels from the Upper Mississippi River and Lake St. Clair using Mitochondrial DNA Sequences

45 B Dan E. Janosik, Computer Science Major
Advisor: Eric R. Bachmann, Computer Science and Systems Analysis
Extending the HIVE Platform with an Existing Game Engine

47 B Stephen P. Meador, Mechanical Engineering Major
Advisor: Robert J. Setlock, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Development of Pneumatic Valves for Automotive Applications

49 B Mohit K. Gupta, Zoology Major
Advisors: Kathleen A. Killian, Zoology
and Kaushik Ghosal, Zoology
Differentiation of Neurons and Glia from Newly Generated Cells in the Adult Male Cricket Brain

51 B Andrew R. Jacobs, Physics Major
Advisor: James P. Clemens, Physics
Effects of Depolarizing Noise on Maximally-Correlated States in Atomic Clocks

53 B Megan A. Manoni, Early Childhood Education Major
Advisor: Paula P. Webster, Teacher Education
A Case Study of a First Grade Struggling Reader

55 B Matthew R. Cunningham, Finance Major
Advisors: Tim B. Greenlee, Marketing
and David G. Shrider, Finance
Stadium Sponsorship Effect on Company Returns: An Event Study

57 B Joshua D. Hittle, Zoology Major
Advisors: Kathleen A. Killian, Zoology
Kaushik Ghosal, Zoology
Do Crickets Form a Long Term Memory of Their Social Rank?

59 B Aaron J. Friedberg, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Mitchell F. Balish, Microbiology
Morphological Response to Nutritional Status in Mycoplasma Mobile

61 B Kristen L. McKersie, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Julye Bidmead, Comparative Religion
Domestic Life in Area K at Tel Megiddo from Late Bronze Age to Iron Age

63 B Margaret H. Kelly, Sociology Major
Jessica A. Hill, Speech Communication Major
Sean M. Oswald. Art Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Story of Mary Ellen Wilson and The Foundation of Justice for Children in Society

65 B Rachael M. Thompson, Early Childhood Education Major
Advisor: Karen Montgomery, Teacher Education
The Connection Between Student Comprehension and a Student's Retellings

67 B Maureen Anne Darwal, Zoology Major
Advisor: Paul A. Harding, Zoology
Recombinant Production of Biologically active ADAM -12 S Using mammalian Cells

69 B Daniel S. Murtagh Jr., Zoology Major
Cornelius A. Thiels, Zoology Major
Advisor: Michael L. Robinson, Zoology
Genetic Requirements of Early Lens Development: Survivin

71 B Ronald M. Blassingame, Marketing Major
Advisor: Raymond Terrell, Educational Leadership
Diversity In Athletics: In Executive Positions

73 B Alexander R. Rabe, Zoology Major
Advisor: Kathleen A. Killian, Zoology
Activation of Behavior-specific Pathways in the Cricket Brain by Antennal Chemoreceptors

75 B Yannick A. Smith, Geography Major
Advisor: Adolph Greenberg, Interdisciplinary Studies
The Future of Alternative and Renewable Energy in The United States

77 B Katherine A. Beavis, Psychology Major
Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Misery Loves Company: The Effects of Loneliness on Romantic Relationships

79 B Robert M. Dunlap, History Major
Advisor: Allan M. Winkler, History
Ordinary Heroes: Depictions of Masculinity in World War II Film

81 B Caroline A. Renfro, Zoology Major
Advisor: Nancy G. Solomon, Zoology
Does Separation from a Mate Affect Subsequent Reproduction in the Socially Monogamous Pine Vole (Microtus Pinetorum)?

83 B Eduardo T. Rivera, Mechanical Engineering Major
Advisors: B. Carter Hamilton, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
and Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Materials Based Research to Develop Rehabilitative Pediatric Boot to Treat Muscle Spasticity

85 B Patricia M. Brodbeck, Psychology Major
Advisor: Allen R McConnell, Psychology
The Attitudes of College Students Towards the Use of Psychotropic Medication and Psychotherapy

87 B Maria D. Lindon, Environmental Engineering Management Major
Martin T. Hancharenko, Engineering Management Major
Advisor: Catherine L. Almquist, Paper and Chemical Engineering
The Photocatalytic Disinfection of Pond Water for Agricultural Use

89 B Christopher L. Newman, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Ronald H. Spielbauer, Anthropology
Methods in Bioarchaeology

91 B Andrea L. Lohse, Studio Art: Metals, Painting Major
Advisor: Susan R. Ewing, Art
Color on Metal

93 B Laura A. Vlasek, Health Studies Major
Advisors: Valerie A. Ubbes, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
and Susan C. Lipnickey, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles

95 B Meghan E. Saxen, Zoology Major
Advisor: David J. Berg, Zoology
Development of Genetic Techniques to Examine the Population Structure of a Large River Fish

97 B Marissa C. Nasca, Psychology Major
Advisor: Timothy G. Dowd, Psychology
Materialism: It's Role in Goal Orientation and Well-Being

99 B Nicole R. Falk, Psychology Major
Advisor: Timothy G. Dowd, Psychology
Psychological Theoretical Perspective Influence on Spirituality Assessment in Therapy

101 B Hannah B. Oyewale, English Literature Major
Advisor: Alice Kahn, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Waardenburg Syndrome: a Web Site

103 B Diane E. Silcox, Zoology Major
Advisor: Bruce A. Steinly, Zoology
Ant Foraging for Invertebrate Carrion

105 B Nate S. Scherer, Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Advisor: Glenn W. Muschert, Sociology and Gerontology
Surveillance Study- Drug Testing as A Social Control

107 B Joshua T. Trester, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Joseph M. Carlin, Microbiology
Development of an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for use in Determining JAK1 Protein Concentration in Chlamydia-infected Cell Cultures

109 B Megan L. Albertz, Biochemistry Major
Advisor: Ann E. Hagerman, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Isolation and Characterization of Covalent Tannin-protein Complexes

111 B Grant C. Sizemore, Zoology Major
Advisor: Douglas Meikle, Zoology
Population Dynamics of White-footed Mice (Peromyscus leucopus) in Forest Fragments

113 B Laura A. Klinefelter, Psychology Major
Advisor: Mia W. Biran, Psychology
Gender Differences in Anxiety among College Students Due to Stereotype Threat

115 B Sara E. Wenger, Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Advisor: Anna Sokolina, Architecture and Interior Design
Postmodern Architecture In Russian Context

117 B Elizabeth A. Landes, Psychology Major
Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?: The Relationship between Nutrition and Emotional IQ

119 B Timothy H. Webster, Anthropology Major
Advisor: Linda F. Marchant, Anthropology
Variation in Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Faunivory

121 B Ilya B. Budik, Biochemistry Major
Advisor: Yildirim Dilek, Geology
Water and Conflict Resolution in the Middle East

123 B Susan L. Waizenhofer, Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
Advisor: Donna R. Scarborough, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Ultrasonic Comparison of Hyoid Bone Movements in Typically Developing 3-4 Year Olds

125 B Ryan J. Spradling, Zoology Major
Advisors: Craig A. Streatfield, Zoology
Nancy G. Solomon, Zoology
Do Radiotelemetry and Live Trapping Give the Same Results; for Social Group Membership?

127 B Kristin N. Spyker, Finance Major
Kari H. Cafouros, Psychology Major
Angie R. Laffredi, Anthropology Major
Edward J. Lohn, Sociology Major
Advisor: Anthony A. Peguero, Sociology and Gerontology
Hatred & Justice

129 B Jennifer A. Shinkle, Psychology Major
Kelly N. Vitatoe, Psychology Major
Erin L. Taute, Psychology Major
Rachel L. Burgard, Psychology Major
Advisor: Leonard J. Smart, Psychology
The Effect of Visual Focus in a Virtual Environment on Postural Coordination

131 B Hallee Z. Deutchman, Mechanical Engineering Major
Neil S. Birchfield, Mechanical Engineering Major
Heather M. White, Engineering Management Major
Joseph D. Stilla, Mechanical Engineering Major
Advisor: Robert J. Setlock, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Thermonuclear Reactor

133 B Christine M. Sullivan, Psychology Major
Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
Don't Ask, Don't Tell: the Effect of STD Stigma on College Health Behaviors

135 B Rebecca J. Burgess, Biochemistry Major
Advisor: Christopher A. Makaroff, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Characterization of Chromatin Remodeling Proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana

137 B Melissa A. Moore, Biochemistry Major
Advisor: Ann E. Hagerman, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Characterization of Condensed Tannin in Two Species of Willows and Hybrids

139 B Andrea R Mankins, Psychology Major
Matthew S. Kendra, Psychology Major
Kristin E. Rotar, Psychology Major
Advisors: Robin D. Thomas, Psychology
Marci S. DeCaro, Psychology
The Consequences of ‘Over-Thinking’: Working Memory and Category Learning

141 B Betty Jo Unthank, Botany Major
Advisor: Daniel K. Gladish, Botany
Prairie Restoration Project

143 B Stephen G. Holtkamp, Physics Major
Advisor: Michael R. Brudzinski, Geology
Determination of Slow Slip Episodes and Strain Accumulation along the Cascadia Margin

145 B Daniel E. Chudzinski, History Major
Advisors: Wietse T. de Boer, History
Larry W. Collins, Art
The Agony and the Legacy: An Illustrated Analysis of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling Commission

147 B Beth M. Motter, Exercise Science Major
Advisor: Stacey L. Bretz, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Connecting Science and Literacy: Hands-on Inquiry in the Elementary Classroom

149 B Matthew L. Mosconi, Psychology Major
Advisor: Rose Marie Ward, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies
A Good Lover, A Good Provider: Attraction, Perception, and College Relationships

151 B Cindy M. Wallis, Zoology Major
Advisor: Maria J. Gonzalez, Zoology
Effects of Turbidity on Zooplankton Communities

153 B Sarah E. Young, Psychology Major
Advisor: Timothy G. Dowd, Psychology
Children Exposed to Violence: Parental Mental Health as a Protective Factor

155 B Alyssa S. Paloian, Microbiology Major
Advisor: Stacey Lowery Bretz, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Using Journals as a Reflection Tool for Non-Science Majors in a Chemistry Course

159 B Whitney E. Britton, Chemical Engineering Major
Advisor: Christopher A. Makaroff, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Deciphering the Metabolic Role of AtETHE1