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2015 Boland Undergraduate Research Symposium
Student-Initiated Research & Creative Activities
Tuesday, April 7, 2015Millennium Centre, Johnson City8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symosium honors Dr. Jay Boland. Dr. Boland, who passed away in 2006, was Director of the ETSU University Honors Scholars Program from 2002-2006. Boland began his career at ETSU in 1991 as a visiting assistant professor before being promoted to assistant professor in 1996, the same year he was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Training and the College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Award.
A mathematician at heart, Boland not only taught several courses in mathematics at ETSU and elsewhere but published multiple works in advanced mathematics. Jay was also 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.
As with other areas of the Honors College, innovation remains a major characteristic of the progress made in ETSU Undergraduate Research (e.g., donor funding for summer research fellowships; creation of and continual updates to a unique Research Discovery Work Study; faculty scholarship and national involvement in the area of undergraduate research). The resources and research available to students contribute a great deal to their success as undergraduates. You can make a difference by creating a challenging learning environment in the life of a student by supporting Undergraduate Research at ETSU.
Visit www.etsu.edu and click on “Give” or call University Advancement at 423-439-6962
Thank you for your support!
Dr. James Boland
Our Gratitude Changing Lives
Many thanks to the Boland family for itscontinued support and endowed gift to
The ETSU Undergraduate Research Symposium, dedicated to the memory
of Dr. Jay Boland.
ETSU Honors College
ETSU Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Dr. Jay Boland Honors Endowment
ETSU Ronald E. McNair Program
Sponsored by:
ETSU is an AA/EEO employer. TBR 170-075-14 .3M
The ETSU Honors College welcomes you to the 2015
Boland Undergraduate Research SymposiumThe Symposium is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jay Boland, Director of the ETSU University Honors Scholars Program from 2002-2006. The ETSU Undergraduate Student Research Symposium is an event in which ETSU undergraduate students can present their research in an informal, non-competitive environment. The Symposium includes oral presentations in various discipline-themed sessions. Performance artists (music; reading; theater) are particularly encouraged to participate. Visual artists may display their work in the Millennium Centre lobby. ETSU Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in the Symposium by presenting their research for work-in-progress projects or completed projects. By participating in this event, students will be able to exchange ideas with peers and gather valuable feedback. The Symposium has experienced a steadily increasing number of participants and increasing diversity of disciplines represented. The first Symposium had only 25 participants but has since grown to over 90 participants, with noteworthy discipline expansion into the performing arts and an enhanced role for display artists.
Arts and Humanities Social Sciences, Education, and Business Science and Technology Student Artworks
Students:
Jensen Abler, Heather Alexander, Elise Askonas, Megan Butler, Gabriela Coronel, Caitlin Duke, Rentsenkhand Enkh-Amgalan, Jesi Hall, Kristen Leedy, Stephanie Mersch, Jelissa Neal, Susan Olmsted, Austin Philpott
Faculty & Staff:
Deanna Bryant, Office Coordinator, Honors CollegeDinah DeFord, McNair ProgramDaniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors CollegeGary Henson, Associate Professor, Department of Physics & AstronomyDr. Richard Ignace, Director, Undergraduate ResearchSusan Kellogg, Marketing Manager, Honors CollegeDr. Karen Kornweibel, Director, Honors-In-Discipline Programs, Honors CollegeDr. Scott Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Program, Honors CollegeMichael McGill, Project Manager, Honors CollegeDr. Judy Slagle, Dean, Honors CollegeDr. Joy Wachs, Director, University & Midway Programs, Honors College
Student Volunteers: Meghan Collins, Jessica Lambert, Bridget Stiltner, Courtney Ward
ESTU Steering Committee
Presentation Sessions
Thank You
Dr. Jay Boland Honors Endowment
The Boland Symposium is supported by a memorial endowment from the family of Dr. James “Jay” Boland, past director of the University Honors Programs. The symposium provides ETSU undergraduate students the opportunity to display their abilities and present the results of their research projects to peers, professors and friends to gain valuable feedback.
The Boland Honors Endowment is a lasting tribute to Dr. Jay Boland and makes a significant impact on students experiential learning; helping to inspire, encourage, and create excellence today and for generations to come.
The ETSU Honors College
The Honors College at ETSU plays many roles, provides many services, and supports faculty and students alike across all disciplines at ETSU. Research is a central component of an Honors experience at ETSU. The Honors College ensures that undergraduates can work with university faculty on cutting-edge research. The Honors College recognizes experiential learning, the value of unique field courses, exchange programs, internships, student activities and service opportunities that make the world a classroom. With a variety of funding sources, knowledgeable advisors and expertise across all fields of study, the Honors College is committed to supporting our students as they pursue — and achieve — their individual passions and dreams.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA) ORSPA assists members of the ETSU community in securing and managing external funding for their research, creative, instructional, and service activities. ORSPA is responsible for ensuring that ETSU proposals, sponsored agreements and other research-related agreements conform to sponsor guidelines and are compliant with all federal, state, TBR, and ETSU policies and regulations.
Education and training in areas including finding funding opportunities, grant writing, proposal development, and general sponsored programs administration is available to faculty, staff, and students through workshops, guest lectureships, and one-on-one consultation.
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Named in honor of Ronald E. McNair, an African-American astronaut killed in the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion in 1986, this program is one of the United States Department of Education’s special initiatives known as TRIO that serve and assist disadvantaged students in their educational endeavors.
The goal of the McNair program is to increase the attainment of graduate degrees, particularly PhDs by students from underrepresented segments of society such as students who are from low-income and first generation backgrounds or students who are ethnic minorities and underrepresented in graduate programs. This program prepares participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
Sponsors
Event Overview
Millennium Centre Lobby
7:30 am - Complimentary Breakfast 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - Student Art Display12:45 pm - 1:30 pm - ETSU band, “Sunny Side of the Mountain”
David Holtsclaw - (bass) Lindsey Isaacson - (dobro) Matthew Nuckols - (mandolin) Taylor Moss - (banjo) Lydon Holloway - (fiddle) Ben Watlington - (guitar) Brandon Green - (faculty band leader)
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Meet the Visual Artists
Room 220
Noon - 1:00 pm - Lunch
Auditorium 137A
8:00 am - 10:30 am - Arts & Humanities 10:45 am - 11:45 am - Performance 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Sciences & Technology
Auditorium 137B
8:00 am - 11:30 am - Social Sciences1:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Sciences & Technology
Room 120
8:00 am - 11:45 am - Sciences & Technology1:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Social Sciences
Room 130
8:00 am - Noon - Sciences & Technology1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Arts & Humanities
ASHLEY WILLIAMS, Senior AUD 137B/10:45 amCriminal Justice and Criminology: Nicole Prior Measuring the Level of University Student Knowledge on the U.S. Drug Policy and Harms Associated with Illicit Drug Use: A Replication Study The purpose of this project is to measure the level of knowledge that university students have regarding illicit drug classifications in the U.S. and associated penalties with these classifications, as well as the harms resulting from consuming illicit drugs. This research is a replication study.
HENA YAKOOB, Senior ROOM 130/10:00 amBiomedical Sciences: Robert SchoborgInfluence of Anti-HIV drug Elvitegravir on Chlamydial Development Exposure to low-dose quinolones induces chlamydia into a state of persistence, in which the bacteria are noninfectious but viable. This study hypothesized that the anti-HIV drug Elvitegravir, a quinolone derivative, would inhibit chlamydial development. The data indicate that Elvitegravir is not a persistence-inducer, but does inhibit chlamydial development in vitro.
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Auditorium 137AWelcome - Daniel Hedden, Curriculum Coordinator, Honors College
Arts & Humanities
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
Kaitlyn Dahl
Michael Wallace
Alexandria McQueen
Heather Alexander
Danielle Byington
Rachel Lay
Emily Werner
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
8:45 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
English
Communication & Performance
English
Anthropology
Literature and Language
Lit. and Lang.; Int’l. Affairs
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Jesse Graves
Andrew Herrmann
Ana Grinberg
William Duncan
Jesse Graves
Martha Michieka
Bradley Edwards
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Archetypes of Women in Medieval Texts: Literary Women who Defy the Norms
Osteobiography Of A Donated Skull From The Atacama Desert
Ekphrastic Poetry: My Composition of “On Millais’ Ophelia”
The Recognition of Micro Poetry as a Literary Art Form Across Time and Culture
Linguistic Landscape of Main Streets in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Media Effects on Attitudes Toward the Criminal Justice System
Break10:30 am - 10:45 am
Auditorium 137APerformance
10:45 am
11:00 am
11:15 am
Reagan James
Eva Alom, Jessica Vest
Blakely Bays
Theatre
Dance
Theatre and Dance
Patrick Cronin
Cara Harker
Cara Harker
Theatre Transformed Me
Let It Be
A Newfound Passion-Choreography
JAMIE STEWART, Junior AUD 137B/10:00 amCommunication and Performance: Kelly Dorgan Childhood Obesity Peer Education Project: Co-presenters: David Cigarroa & Dakota ReynoldsIn a semester-long action research project, a student-team researched the health-related challenge of childhood obesity in Tennessee. First, conducting secondary research, the team developed and implemented an online health education project. Second, we conducted an assessment to review the effectiveness of our health message.
DEREK STUFFLE, Junior AUD 137A/4:00 pmBiological Sciences: Aruna KilaruBiochemical Characterization of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolases in Tomato Derek Stuffle, Vijay Tiwari and Aruna KilaruIn plants, N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) function as mediators of stress responses and fatty acid amide hydrolases (FAAH) are responsible for their catabolism. To understand the physiological implications of NAEs in tomato, it is important to elucidate their metabolic pathway. Here, identification, cloning and biochemical characterization of tomato FAAH will be discussed.
ALEXIS TURNER, Senior AUD 137B/10:15 amPsychology: Jameson Hirsch Domestic abuse, negative health outcomes, and protective factors: A dual sample investigation of risk and resilience Domestic abuse affects nearly 80% of the population. Domestic abuse is related to many negative health concerns such as suicide. Though the relationship between domestic abuse and suicide is well understood the possible relationship protective factors such as forgiveness is under researched. This study examines these relationships in multiple populations.
MICHAEL WALLACE, Senior AUD 137A/8:15 amCommunication & Performance: Andrew HerrmannIn a Galaxy Far, Far AwayIn the form of autoethnography, the author uses Star Wars as a medium to create an understanding of subcultural communication and how participation in a subculture generates identity. Specifically, the author focus on “geek” subculture by examining the personal and cultural impact of the series.
JONI WATSON, Senior ROOM 120/10:15 amHealth Sciences-Microbiology: Michael KruppaIdentification of three Transcription Factors (GZF3, RFX1, Orf19.3928) Involved in Candida-Bacterial InteractionsThe opportunistic pathogen Candida albicans can be isolated alongside bacteria from patients. Bacteria are known to suppress C. albicans ability to filament. I have screened a deletion library of transcription factors and identified three genes (GZF3, RFX1, Orf19.3928) as being capable of filamenting in the presence of three different bacteria.
EMILY WERNER, Senior AUD 137A/10:00 am Criminal Justice and Criminology: Bradley EdwardsMedia Effects on Attitudes Toward the Criminal Justice System A research study of ETSU students on the effects of media on attitudes toward the criminal justice system.
ANDREA WILCOX, Senior ROOM 120/8:00 amAthletic Training: Chris LenkerThe Effect of the Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio on the Vail Sports Test The purpose of this study was to compare the Hamstrings/Quadriceps ratio with the Vail Sports test. The participants in this study were NCAA Division II female soccer athletes. The results are pending.
Auditorium 137BWelcome - Dinah DeFord, Academic Coordinator, McNair Program
Social Sciences
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
Break9:30 am - 9:45 am
9:45 am
10:00 am
10:15 am
10:45 am
11:15 am
A Study of the Perception of Latino Mothers’ Experience with the Healthcare System in East Tennessee
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
Christopher Bush
Parker Dreves
Jesi Hall
Community and Behavioral Health
Psychology
Psychology
Explaining the Negative Effects of Stigma Through Sense of Mastery
An Examination into the Relationship between Self-Compassion and Parenting Styles
Megan Quinn
Stacey Williams
Ginette Blackhart
Robert Linam
Jamie Stewart
Alexis Turner
Ashley Williams
Rentsenkhand Enkh-Amgalan
Sociology and Anthropology
Communication and Performance
Psychology
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Management and Marketing
Jay Franklin
Kelly Dorgan
Jameson Hirsch
Nicole Prior
Donald Shemwell
Ceramic Analysis of the Mill Creek Archaeological Site
Childhood Obesity Peer Education Project
Domestic Abuse, Negative Health Outcomes, and Protective Factors: A Dual Sample Investigation of Risk and Resilience
Measuring the Level of University Student Knowledge on the U.S. Drug Policy and Harms Associated with Illicit Drug Use: A Replication Study
Auditorium 137BSocial Sciences
Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions: A Cross-Cultural Study of Mongolia and the United States of America
ESTHER REYNOLDS, Senior ROOM 130/3:30 pmPsychology: Jameson HirschPerceived Stress and Suicidal Behaviors in College Students: Conditional Indirect Effects of Depressive Symptoms and Mental Health StigmaSuicide is a leading cause of death in college students. Perceived stress, depression, and mental health stigma contribute risk for suicidal behaviors. We found that stress was related to depression and, in turn, to greater suicidal behavior, and these associations were exacerbated with increased mental health stigma.
ASHLIE RICHARD, Senior ROOM 120/3:30 pmHistory: William BurgessThe Shaping of Civil War VeteransThis paper will try to give a larger picture of the Confederate soldier and the factors that shaped their lives once they took the uniforms off, in order to untangle the complicated web that shaped them as veterans, to fully understand them as people, and not just as soldiers.
MARK SARLL JR., Junior ROOM 130/1:45 pmCross-Disciplinary Studies: Jerdan SwingleLiving and Working for Media Work In Certain StatesAn analysis on several states out of personal preference based on general statistics like income level, driving time to get to work, political/religious affiliation, etc. all compiled in an effort to look into states that offer jobs in film, TV, journalism that are not in California or New York.
THOMAS SEXTON, Senior ROOM 120/3:45 pmPolitical Science: Dilshod AchilovThe Role of Cultural Identity in the Taiwan Strait DisputeThis study analyzes cultural identity among Taiwanese residents and how it has influenced relations with mainland China. I will assess my findings on how cultural identity in Taiwan has evolved, and I will discuss the importance of this shift when considering current affairs in the East China Sea.
HAYDEN SHORT, Senior ROOM 130/11:30 pmChemistry: Scott KirkbyComposite Quantum Chemistry Calculations of Spin Traps and Reaction Products Calculation of the rate constants for the reaction of 5,5-Dimethyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide and 2-ethoxycarbonyl-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrole-l-oxide with the hydroxyl radical using chemically accurate energies (errors ~1kcal/mol or less) obtained from composite quantum chemistry methods will be presented.
KASEY SISKO, Senior LOBBY/1:00 pmArt & Design: Mike SmithLow-Income LivingI am a recipient of a Student Faculty Collaborative Research Grant. With the funds, I started a project photographing transient and homeless individuals of the Johnson City area.
CAROLYN STANTON, Senior AUD 137A/2:45 pmChemistry: Cassandra EagleThe Association Constants for Three [Rh2(N{C6H5}COCH3)4] Isomers with Varying Mole Ratios of ImidazoleDirhodium complexes are catalytic agents used in many synthetic reactions but their mode of binding is not completely understood. Solutions containing 2,2 cis, 2,2 trans, and 3,1 [Rh2(N{C6H5}COCH3)4] isomers and with varying mole ratios of imidazole were analyzed using UV/vis spectrophotometry. Their association constants were determined and analyzed.
Room 120Welcome - Rebecca Pyles, Associate Professor, Biology
Sciences & Technology
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
8:00 am
8:15 am
8:30 am
8:45 am
9:00 am
Andrea Wilcox
Alex John Quijano
Rebecca McCloud
Susan Olmsted
John Magnuson
Athletic Training
Mathematics and Statistics
Chemistry
Physics
Biomedical Sciences
Chris Lenker
Michele Joyner
Hua Mei
Beverly Smith
Michael Kruppa
Movements of Anelosimus Studiosus Debromination of Vic-Dibromides in Perfluorosulfonimide (Pfsi) Compounds
The Effect Of The Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio on the Vail Sports Test
Using Stochastic Differential Equations to Model Individualistic Predation
The Role of Transport Genes Rta3 and Gnp3 on the Morphogenesis of Candida Albicans
Star Formation in Interacting Galaxies
Break9:30 am - 9:45 am
9:45 am
10:15 am
10:45 am
11:15 am
11:30 am
Staci Meyer
Joni Watson
Sarah Lawson
David Lilly
Vladislav Razskazovskiy
Nursing
Health Sciences-Microbiology
Chemistry
Exercise & Sport Science
Health Sciences
Joellen Edwards
Michael Kruppa
Stacy Brown
Michael Ramsey
Allan ForsmanThe Effects of Radiation on Mucin Production in Mouse Uteri
Lifestyle Modifications of Breast Cancer Survivors
Identification of Three Transcription Factors (Gzf3, Rfx1, Orf19.3928) Involved in Candida-Bacterial Interactions
Investigation of the Chemical Protection Capacity of Common Shoe Materials in Undergraduate Laboratories
Relationships Between Indirect Measures of Strength and Performance in the West Point Sandhurst Competition
BRITTANY MUNRO, Senior ROOM 130/10:30 amMathematics: Ryan NivensTeaching Algebra: A Comparison of Scottish and American Perspectives A variety of factors influence what teaching strategies an educator uses. I analyze survey responses from algebra teachers in Scotland and Appalachia America to discover how a teacher’s perception of these factors, particularly their view of mathematics itself, determines the pedagogical strategies employed in the classroom.
AMANDA MUSICK, Senior LOBBY/1:00 pmArt & Design: Mike SmithSanctuaryA photographic project that comes from my desires and imagination as a child, to live outside as animals do, carefree and exploring as I pleased. The photographs are constructed images of children in fur costumes that I have made.
SUSAN OLMSTED, Junior ROOM 120/8:45 amPhysics: Beverly Smith Star Formation in Interacting Galaxies In our research, we studied the star-forming regions of interacting galaxies and compared to those of normal galaxies. By comparing the luminosities of the star-forming regions in the interacting galaxies to that of normal galaxies, we discovered that the regions in interacting galaxies have higher star formation rates on average.
ELLIS PARSONS, Senior ROOM 130/9:30 amChemistry: Ismail KadySynthesis and Antioxidant Assessment of Hydroxytyrosol Organic synthesis will be used to prepare the ester of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid which will be reduced to the respective polyphenol. The aim of this project is to prepare a pure sample of the polyphenol 3,4-dihydroxytyrosol to assess its ability to bind iron and to prevent iron-mediated oxidative damage to DNA.
ALEX JOHN QUIJANO, Senior ROOM 120/8:15 amMathematics and Statistics: Michele Joyner Using Stochastic Differential Equations to Model Individualistic Predation Movements of Anelosimus Studiosus We developed a stochastic model which incorporates behavior differences in the predation movements of Anelosimus Studiosus (a subsocial spider). An optimization algorithm is used for parameter estimation to fit a single stochastic model to an individual spider. An aggregate stochastic model is then created which incorporates the individual dynamics.
BRITTANY RATLIFF, Senior ROOM 120/3:15 pmEducation: Teresa BoggsEffects of Social Validity on East Tennessee State University’s Positive Eating ProgramThis proposal looks into the effects of parents’ attitudes toward the university’s feeding clinic for children with sensory and feeding disorders.
VLADISLAV RAZSKAZOVSKIY, Senior ROOM 120/11:30 amHealth Sciences: Allan ForsmanThe Effects of Radiation on Mucin Production in Mouse Uteri This presentation is about the effects of proton radiation on the production of mucins in the mouse uterus. The presentation would encompass the relevant background material for this research, its importance to human spaceflight, a description of the methods utilized, and a report of the results to date.
Room 130Welcome - Joy Wachs, Director, University and Midway Honors Scholars
Sciences & Technology
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
Elaina Campbell
Nathaniel Hancock
Sofiya Azim
Ellis Parsons
Hena Yakoob
Brittany Munro
Hayden Short
Chemistry
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics
Chemistry
Sharon Campbell
Thomas Jones
Thomas Laughlin
Ismail Kady
Robert Schoborg
Ryan Nivens
Scott Kirkby
Composite Quantum Chemistry Calculations of Spin Traps and Reaction Products
A Study of the Kinetics of a Reaction Between Vo(Hedta)-1 and H2o2
Effects of Sub-Lethal Levels of Cadmium on Behavior in the Spider Anelosimus Studiosus
Venom Peptide-Induced Inhibition of E. Coli Atp Synthase
Influence of Anti-HIV Drug Elvitegravir on Chlamydial Development
Teaching Algebra: A Comparison of Scottish and American Perspectives
Synthesis and Antioxidant Assessment of Hydroxytyrosol
LobbyVisual Arts - Meet the Artists
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
1:00
1:00
1:00
Taylor Campbell
Amanda Musick
Kasey Sisko
Fine Arts
Art & Design
Art & Design
Scott Contreras-Koterbay
Mike Smith
Mike Smith
Untitled (Inconsistence Of Memory)
Sanctuary
Low-Income Living
JOHN MAGNUSON, Senior ROOM 120/8:45 amBiomedical Sciences: Michael KruppaThe role of transport genes RTA3 and GNP3 on the morphogenesis of Candida albicans Candida albicans controls its morphology through quorum sensing (QS) by the molecule farnesol. The genetics behind QS are poorly understood at this time. I will discuss the involvement of two transport genes (RTA3 and GNP3) and their potential roles in QS, biofilm development, and virulence in this fungal pathogen.
BROOKE MAYNOR-RAYFIELD, Senior ROOM 120/2:45 pmCommunication and Performance: Kelly DorganDeveloping a Framework of Leadership Through Applied ResearchThis presentation explores techniques of applied research methods (e.g., observation, field interviews) aiding in leadership development. Specifically, I focus on the process of gathering various data points in my reflexive study and practice of effective and efficient leadership.
REBECCA MCCLOUD, Senior ROOM 120/8:30 amChemistry: Hua Mei Debromination of vic-dibromides in perfluorosulfonimide (PFSI) compoundsA series of facile methods were explored for debromination of vic-dibromides in perfluorosulfonimide compounds. Instead of metal zinc or sodium diiodide, recrystallization/sonication with carbonate salt had resulted in perfluoroalkene product. It is concluded that this debromination can occur to perflurosulfonimide compounds under weak basic conditions because of the perfluoro moiety.
ANNA MCGILL, Senior ROOM 130/4:00 pmLiterature and Language: Thomas CroftsMagic and Femininity as Power in Medieval LiteratureChanges to the treatment of recurring female characters in medieval literature can reveal how the attitudes of medieval society changed over time. Specifically, this research will examine the agency and potency of female characters within medieval narratives, comparing the characters to their earlier iterations, with respect to changing clerical attitudes.
ALEXANDRIA MCQUEEN, Senior AUD 137A/8:30 amEnglish: Ana Grinberg Archetypes of Women in Medieval Texts: Literary Women who Defy the Norms Through an exploration of several medieval texts, I propose that readers can find four archetypes of womanhood in the Middle Ages. By focusing on women who broke social boundaries, it may become possible to better understand the medieval people’s distaste for divergent women and their valued expectations for females.
STACI MEYER, Senior ROOM 120/9:45 amNursing: Joellen EdwardsLifestyle Modifications of Breast Cancer SurvivorsThe specific aims of this study were to determine the current lifestyle patterns and lifestyle changes breast cancer survivors are adopting and whether they correspond to those modifications hypothesized to be helpful in improving general health and lowering recurrence rates.
KOUSHA MOHSENI, Senior AUD 137A/3:45 pmBiological Sciences: Aruna KilaruDetermination of fatty acid composition in Physcomitrella patensRecently, a 20C fatty acid ethanolamide (anandamide) was identified in the moss, Physcomitrella patens. These unique fatty acid metabolites may provide moss plants the ability to tolerate severe stress conditions. Here, changes in fatty acid composition during the development of moss, as quantified by gas chromatography coupled with flame ionization detector, are discussed.
Auditorium 137AWelcome - Gary Hensen, Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Sciences & Technology
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
1:30 pm
1:45 pm
2:00 pm
2:15 pm
2:30 pm
2:45 pm
Jana Archer
William Ty Frazier
Elizabeth Kwenda
James Elliott
Tyler King
Carolyn Stanton
Geosciences
Mathematics
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Chemisty
Chemistry
Arpita Nandi
Jeff Knisley
Gregory Ordway
Cassandra Eagle
Abbas Shilabin
Cassandra EagleThe Association Constants for Three [Rh2(N{C6h5}Coch3)4] Isomers with Varying Mole Ratios of Imidazole
Watershed Modeling: An Analysis of Washington County, Tennessee
Amelioration of the Blow Up Failure Rate in the Destabilization of the White Hen Egg Lysozyme Protein
Intracellular Enzyme Activity of Na+/K+ Atpase and Ca2+/ Mg2+ Atpase in the Cerebellum of Autistic Patients
Can (1,3/1,6)-Β-Glucans be Extracted Efficiently and with Enough Product Purity to be used Pharmaceutically?
Isolation and Structure Determination of a Potential Antibiotic
Break3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm
3:30 pm
3:45 pm
4:00 pm
4:15 pm
Andrew Campbell
Mackenzie Davenport
Kousha Mohseni
Derek Stuffle
Lindsey Farris
Biology
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Geosciences
Aruna Kilaru
Dhirendra Kumar
Aruna Kilaru
Aruna Kilaru
Arpita Nandi
Functional Complementation of Atdgat1-/- by Overexpression of Avocado Dgat1 to Restore Triacylglycerol Accumulation
Cloning and Heterologous Expression of a Putative Deacetylase from Nicotiana Tabacum
Determination of Fatty Acid Composition in Physcomitrella Patens
Biochemical Characterization of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolases in Tomato Derek Stuffle, Vijay Tiwari and Aruna Kilaru
Effects of Soil Properties, Climate, and Topography on Aroma and Taste in Kona and Ka’u Coffee, Hawai’i
JESSE LAWSON, Senior AUD 137B/1:30 pmHealth Sciences: Edward OnyangoEffects of Inositol 6-Phosphate (Phytate) on Mucin 3 of the Gastrointestinal TractMucins are glycosylated proteins. They may serve as markers for disease. Expression of Muc- 3 in the presence/absence of Inositol 6 Phosphate was studied. Samples were western blotted to determine Muc-3 expression. The expression was higher in duodenum and jejunum tissue and seemed to increase at higher IP6 dosages.
SARAH LAWSON, Senior ROOM 120/10:45 am Chemistry: Stacy BrownInvestigation of the Chemical Protection Capacity of Common Shoe Materials in Undergraduate LaboratoriesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical resistance of common shoe materials regularly worn in undergraduate chemistry laboratories by subjecting the materials to hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. The materials tested were leather, canvas cotton, and polyester.
RACHEL LAY, Senior AUD 137A/9:30 amLiterature & Language; Int’l Affairs: Martha Michieka Linguistic Landscape of Main Streets in Bosnia and HerzegovinaUsing photographs taken in Bosnia, this study will determine how often and in which situations the Bosnian and Serbian languages appear on signage in the main streets of Bosnia’s two capital cities, and interpret this information in the context of Bosnia’s tense postwar atmosphere.
KRISTEN LEEDY, Senior ROOM 120/2:15 pmPsychology: Russell BrownAn Analysis of the Interaction of Methylphenidate and Nicotine in Adolescent Rats ADHD is one of the most common diagnosed disorders in adolescence. Methylphenidate (MPH) is the most often prescribed treatment for ADHD. Further, over 50% of adolescents report combining drugs for use such as MPH and nicotine. The behavioral and neurobiological effects of MPH pre-exposure on nicotine will be discussed.
DAVID LILLY, Senior ROOM 120/11:15 amExercise & Sport Science: Michael RamseyRelationships Between Indirect Measures of Strength and Performance in the West Point Sandhurst Competition The relationship of physical measures to performance in military tasks was studied by analyzing 9-person teams competing in the United States Military Academy’s Sandhurst Competition.
ROBERT LINAM, Senior AUD 137B/9:45 amSociology and Anthropology: Jay Franklin Ceramic analysis of the Mill Creek Archaeological SiteAn examination of the prehistoric Woodland era at the Mill Creek archaeological site in Unicoi County, Tennessee.
JARED LOWE, Senior AUD 137B/3:30 pmChemistry: Cassandra EagleFour Novel Diadducts of Rhodium Acetate with Functionalized BenzonitrilesDirhodium complexes are effective catalysts in carbene transformations. In order to better understand the rhodium-carbene bond formed in situ, studies of rhodium acetate and a variety of functionalized benzonitriles were proposed. Diadducts of rhodium acetate with four benzonitriles were successfully prepared and characterized by X-ray crystallography, IR and NMR spectroscopy.
Auditorium 137BWelcome - Michael McGill, Coordinator of Assessment and Recruitment, Honors College
Sciences & Technology
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Jesse Lawson
Caitlin Jackson
Benjamin Jewett
Emilee Engelhaupt
Jared Lowe
Husan Ahmad
Rebecca Howard
Health Sciences
Allied Health Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Edward Onyango
William Clark
Gregory Ordway
Douglas Thewke
Cassandra Eagle
Hua Mei
Michael Kruppa
Effects of Inositol 6-Phosphate (Phytate) on Mucin 3 of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Characterization of a Sample Population of Dental Hygiene Patients with and without Periodontal Disease as Determined Through Fatty Acids and Fruit and Vegetable Intake
Inverse Changes in Ghrelin and A2a Receptor Gene Expression Levels in the Hippocampus of Heart Failure Canines Following Spinal Cord Stimulation
Impact of Type-2 Cannabinoid Receptor (Cb2) on Atherosclerotic Lesion Calcification
Four Novel Diadducts of Rhodium Acetate with Functionalized Benzonitriles
Synthesis of Diazonium Perfluoroalkyl(Aryl) Sulfonimide (Pfsi) Zwitterions for Solid Acid Alkylation Catalysts
Isolation of Extracytosolic Vesicles from Candida Albicans: A Quorum Sensing Mechanism
Congratulations to all Symposium presenters.Thank YOU for sharing your research and projects!
BRITTANY HEIM, Senior ROOM 130/2:00 pmTheatre: Pat CroninFrom Paper to Production: Becoming a Student PlaywrightTwo years ago I took a playwrighting class at ETSU. I never thought I would be producing it here after winning a Barter Young Playwrighting contest. I will talk about the process of creating and refining my play, producing my play here at ETSU, and everything in between.
REBECCA HOWARD, Senior AUD 137B/4:30 pmBiomedical Sciences: Michael KruppaIsolation of Extracytosolic Vesicles from Candida albicans: a Quorum Sensing MechanismThe fungal pathogen Candida albicans can transition from a yeast form to a hyphal form. This process is regulated by the molecule farnesol, which is secreted by an unknown mechanism. Here I will demonstrate that isolated extracellular vesicles inhibit the morphologic shift, suggesting that farnesol is present in the vesicles.
CAITLIN JACKSON, Senior AUD 137B/2:00 pmAllied Health Sciences: William ClarkCharacterization of a sample population of dental hygiene patients with and without periodontal disease as determined through fatty acids and fruit and vegetable intakeThis study compares the fatty acid and fruit and vegetable intake of people with and without periodontal disease. This was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire and by determining the fatty acid composition of each patient’s red blood cell membranes.
REAGAN JAMES, Sophomore AUD 137A/10:45 Theatre: Patrick CroninTheatre Transformed Me I will talk about the transition from a life with no theatre training, to performing as a lead at the collegiate level, as well as how performance has impacted my life.
BENJAMIN JEWETT, Senior AUD 137B/2:30 pmBiomedical Sciences: Gregory OrdwayInverse Changes in Ghrelin and A2A Receptor Gene Expression Levels in the Hippocampus of Heart Failure Canines Following Spinal Cord StimulationThis project examined the molecular mechanism through which spinal cord stimulation therapy for myocardial infarction affects the brain. Using a canine model, gene expression levels of neural factors were measured in the hippocampus. An inverse relationship in gene expression of adenosine A2A receptors and ghrelin was observed in stimulated animals.
TYLER KING, Sophomore AUD 137A/2:30 pmChemisty: Abbas ShilabinIsolation and Structure Determination of a Potential AntibioticA strain of Rhodococcus has been discovered to inhibit growth of certain bacteria. The structure of this compound is unknown, and my research is to assist in extraction, purification, and structure elucidation of a bio active natural product by using HPLC, HRESI, Mass Spectrometry, and NMR Spectroscopy.
ELIZABETH KWENDA, Freshman AUD 137A/2:00 pmBiomedical Sciences: Gregory Ordway Intracellular Enzyme Activity of Na+/K+ ATPase and Ca2+/ Mg2+ ATPase in the Cerebellum of Autistic PatientsIntracellular ion gradients in the brain are maintained by Na+/K+ ATPase and Ca2+/Mg2+ ATPase. Decreased ATPase and ATP synthesis have been observed in autistic patients. This project seeks to determine which of these two ATPases are affected in autism by measuring their activities in postmortem cerebellar tissue.
Room 120Welcome - Scott Contreras-Koterbay, Director, Fine & Performing Arts Scholars, Honors College
Social Sciences
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Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
Alexis Booth
Ashley Brown
Kristen Leedy
Brooke Maynor-Rayfield
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Communication and Performance
Jill Stinson
Matthew Palmatier
Russell Brown
Kelly Dorgan
Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on High Risk Inpatient’s Criminal Behavior
The Motivation to Obtain Nicotine is Predicted by Behavior in an Artificial Prey Paradigm
An Analysis of the Interaction of Methylphenidate and Nicotine in Adolescent Rats
Developing a Framework of Leadership Through Applied Research
Break3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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Brittany Ratliff
Ashlie Richard
Thomas Sexton
Education
History
Political ScienceThe Role Of Cultural Identity In The Taiwan Strait Dispute
Effects of Social Validity on East Tennessee State University’s Positive Eating Program
The Shaping of Civil War Veterans
Teresa Boggs
William Burgess
Dilshod Achilov
Remembering
Dr. James “Jay” BolandDirector, University Honors Scholars Program 2002-2006 and Professor, ETSU Mathematics
EMILEE ENGELHAUPT, Senior AUD 137B/3:00 pmChemistry: Douglas ThewkeImpact of type-2 cannabinoid receptor (CB2) on atherosclerotic lesion calcificationAtherosclerosis, the underlying cause of cardiovascular disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition involving the buildup of cellular debris within arterial walls. CB2 modulates early atherosclerosis and bone calcification. In this study, we examined the effects of CB2 deficiency on advanced atherosclerosis lesion composition and calcification.
RENTSENKHAND ENKH-AMGALAN, Junior AUD 137B/11:15 am Management and Marketing: Donald Shemwell Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions: A Cross-Cultural Study of Mongolia and the United States of AmericaIn this research project, the differences of Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions in Mongolia and the United States of America will be investigated. Samples of undergraduate business students in the U.S. and Mongolia will be studied through surveys, and the findings will be further discussed in the project.
CALEB ENLOE, Senior ROOM 130/2:30 pmEnglish: Micah CorumObservations on the Use of Spatial Grams in Ga: A Preliminary Analysis of Mli Versus InsideThis presentation will be examining the spatial grams, or units of language used to indicate spatial relationships between a primary object (Figure) and a secondary landmark (Ground). A special focus will be put on mli, or the Ga spatial gram that roughly translates to inside.
LINDSEY FARRIS, Senior AUD 137A/4:15 pmGeosciences: Arpita NandiEffects of soil properties, climate, and topography on aroma and taste in Kona and Ka’u Coffee, Hawai’iResearch report of findings from student’s summer 2014 study in Hawai’i. Objectives: (1) analyze the regional influences of geography/geology on Kona and Ka’u sensory profiles; (2) determine suitability of Ka’u growing region for Kona coffee in event of devastating lava flows in Kona. Methods: soil analysis and ArcGIS mapping technology.
WILLIAM TY FRAZIER, Senior AUD 137A/1:45 pmMathematics: Jeff KnisleyAmelioration of the Blow Up Failure Rate in the Destabilization of the White Hen Egg Lysozyme Protein Molecular Dynamics is a computational tool that uses Newtonian differential equations to simulate a protein folding. When the interactions resulting in high velocities in one time step occur the following time step will have extremely high velocities. This causes the protein to have what is called Blow Up Failure.
JESI HALL, Senior AUD 137B/9:00 am Psychology: Ginette BlackhartAn Examination into the Relationship between Self-Compassion and Parenting Styles In two studies, the type of parenting style used is expected to be associated with an individual’s level of self-compassion. In Study 1, adults were asked about the parenting style their parents used. In Study 2, parents were asked about the parenting style they use with their children.
NATHANIEL HANCOCK, Junior ROOM 130/8:30 amBiology: Thomas Jones Effects of Sub-Lethal Levels of Cadmium on Behavior in the Spider Anelosimus Studiosus The effects of heavy metals in aquatic systems on predators were investigated. Drosophila-fed cadmium-laced food was fed to the spider, Anelosimus studiosus, and behavioral effects were monitored. Results show that contaminated prey items have a significant impact on the behavior.
Caryn Brahams
Esther Reynolds
Anna McGill
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Interior Design
Psychology
Literature and Language
Dennis D. Isham
Jameson Hirsch
Thomas Crofts
Magic and Femininity as Power in Medieval Literature
Room 130Welcome - Judith Slagle, Dean, Honors College
Arts & Humanities
Student/Presentation Title Department Advisor
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Zeljka Cirakovic
Mark Sarll Jr.
Brittany Heim
Jessica Bouldin
Caleb Enloe
English
Cross-Disciplinary Studies
Theatre
Social Work
English
Martha Michieka
Jerdan Swingle
Pat Cronin
Brittany Wilkins
Micah Corum
Lexical Blending in Serbian
Living and Working for Media Work in Certain States
From Paper to Production: Becoming a Student Playwright
Influences on Interest in Fostering
Observations on the use of Spatial Grams in Ga: A Preliminary Analysis of Mli Versus Inside
Break2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Inspire. Empower. Live.: Design Solutions for the Deaf and Hearing-Impaired
Perceived Stress and Suicidal Behaviors in College Students: Conditional Indirect Effects of Depressive Symptoms and Mental Health Stigma
THANK YOU for your dedication to ETSU’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Program:
Dr. Foster Levy, former director Dr. Richard Ignace, current director
ELAINA CAMPBELL, Senior ROOM 130/8:00 amChemistry: Sharon CampbellA Study of the Kinetics of a Reaction between VO(HEDTA)-1 and H2O2Vanadium is used as an agent to make tools rust resistant. As a transition metal, it can be used as a catalyst due to its ability to change oxidation states. Hydrogen peroxide can form oxidation products with metals. This research explores the kinetics of vanadium (+4) with hydrogen peroxide.
TAYLOR CAMPBELL, Sophomore LOBBY/1:00 pmFine Arts: Scott Contreras-KoterbayUntitled (Inconsistence of Memory)My presentation will be a fine arts piece; it was done with colored pencil and acrylic paint on drawing paper. It is roughly eight feet long by three and a half feet wide. It is meant to represent the mind, passing time and its effect on a person’s memories.
ZELJKA CIRAKOVIC, Other ROOM 130/1:30 pmEnglish: Martha MichiekaLexical Blending in SerbianThe purpose of this work is to analyze the process of lexical blending and its position in Serbian as well as to provide the insight into the similarities between Serbian and English in this particular field.
KAITLYN DAHLE, Senior AUD 137A/8:00 amEnglish: Jesse Graves The Recognition of Micro Poetry as a Literary Art Form Across Time and Culture My thesis shows the history and presence of micro poetry in different cultures and during different time periods. The second part of my thesis shows examples of my micro poetry categorized into eleven groups.
MACKENZIE DAVENPORT, Junior AUD 137A/3:30 pmBiological Sciences: Dhirendra KumarCloning and Heterologous Expression of a Putative Deacetylase from Nicotiana Tabacum SBIP-428 is a putative deacetylase enzyme that is hypothesized to be critical in plant defense against pathogens. Now that the full sequence of SBIP-428 has been discovered, it is planned to clone the gene so that it may be expressed in E. coli and the soluble protein studied biochemically.
PARKER DREVES, Senior AUD 137B/8:30 am Psychology: Stacey WilliamsExplaining the Negative Effects of Stigma Through Sense of MasteryThis study examined the effect of stigma on affect and life satisfaction. Consistent with previous literature, stigma was negatively correlated with positive affect and life satisfaction. Evidence from this study suggests that sense of mastery plays a mediating role in this relationship, providing insight on how stigma affects its targets.
JAMES ELLIOTT, Junior AUD 137A/2:15 pmChemistry: Cassandra EagleCan (1,3/1,6)-β-glucans be extracted efficiently and with enough product purity to be used pharmaceutically? Glucans are key components of the fungal cell wall. An animal’s innate immune system can recognize the presence of (1,3/1,6)-β-glucan and activate the immune system. The question to be answered is can (1,3/1,6)-β-glucan be extracted efficiently and with enough product purity to be used pharmaceutically.
2015 Boland Undergraduate Symposium
Presentation Abstracts
Student/Year/Location/TimeDepartment: Advisor Presentation Title
HUSAN AHMAD, Senior AUD 137B/4:00 pmChemistry: Hua MeiSynthesis of Diazonium Perfluoroalkyl(Aryl) Sulfonimide (PFSI) Zwitterions for Solid Acid Alkylation CatalystsThe final objective of this project is to create a safer alternative to replace the commercially available liquid acid catalysts that are used in the petroleum industry. My research target is to synthesize the diazonium perfluoroalkyl sulfonimide zwitterions, which can be grafted onto silica and used as solid alkylation catalysts.
HEATHER ALEXANDER, Senior AUD 137A/8:45 amAnthropology: William Duncan Osteobiography of a Donated Skull from the Atacama DesertThe authors completed an osteobiographical study of a donated skull that was found in the Atacama Desert in Chile. We performed skeletal and dental inventory on the skull, assessed it for age, sex, and population affinity, examined for signs of trauma, pathology, and taphonomy, and evidence of premortem cultural modifications.
EVA ALOM, Junior AUD 137A/11:00 am Dance: Cara Harker Let It BeImprovisation Structure, dance collaboration between myself and Jessica Vest.
JANA ARCHER, Senior AUD 137A/1:30 pmGeosciences: Arpita NandiWatershed Modeling: An Analysis of Washington County, Tennessee The objective of this research is to develop and calibrate a hydrological model for precipitation related runoff in Washington County, Tennessee. Model results can aid in decision making for land use management within the region.
SOFIYA AZIM, Senior ROOM 130/9:00 am Biology: Thomas LaughlinVenom Peptide-Induced Inhibition of E. coli ATP synthase We examined the venom peptide-induced inhibition of E. coli ATP synthase. The enzyme was completely inhibited with no leftover residual activity, demonstrating ATP synthase as a molecular drug target for venom peptides. The process of inhibition was also found to be fully reversible.
BLAKELY BAYS, Senior AUD 137A/11:15 am Theatre and Dance: Cara HarkerA Newfound Passion-Choreography Having never choreographed for a large college production, I have found love in the art of choreography for our production of Oklahoma! and what ETSU has to offer as far as opportunities for students.
ALEXIS BOOTH, Senior ROOM 120/1:30 pmPsychology: Jill StinsonEffects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on High Risk Inpatient’s Criminal BehaviorAdverse childhood experiences (ACE) play a role in the development of chronic adulthood diseases. These experiences include adversities like: emotional/verbal abuse, sexual/physical abuse, and household dysfunction. This study aims to examine the effects of ACEs on criminality to expand to the knowledge gained about ACEs detrimental effects on individual’s health.
JESSICA BOULDIN, Junior ROOM 130/2:15 pmSocial Work: Brittany WilkinsInfluences on Interest in FosteringAlthough a sufficient number of families are present within the United States, children in the foster care system go without foster homes due to lack of availability. This study investigates the possible effects of both media and experience with the foster care community on an individual’s interest in fostering.
CARYN BRAHAMS, Senior ROOM 130/3:00 pmInterior Design: Dennis D. IshamInspire. Empower. Live.: Design Solutions for the Deaf and Hearing-ImpairedBeing “deaf” is defined as the inability to hear, but also as a culture centered around sensibilities and shared life experiences. This endeavor seeks to integrate the hearing-impaired and hearing communities through the application of “Deaf Space” and other design theories. The result is an inspiring, empowering, and lively solution.
ASHLEY BROWN, Senior ROOM 120/2:00 pmPsychology: Matthew PalmatierThe motivation to obtain nicotine is predicted by behavior in an artificial prey paradigmPhenotypes predict substance abuse. Predatory aggression in an artificial prey paradigm predicts motivation to self-administer nicotine.
CHRISTOPHER BUSH, Senior AUD 137B/8:00 am Community and Behavioral Health: Megan Quinn A Study of the Perception of Latino Mothers’ Experience with the Healthcare System in East TennesseeThe presentation will explain my research and the results found. The research focuses on learning more about the experience Latino mothers have had in the healthcare system in East Tennessee in relation to their language and culture.
DANIELLE BYINGTON, Senior AUD 137A/9:00 amLiterature and Language: Jesse Graves Ekphrastic Poetry: My Composition of “On Millais’ Ophelia”Ekphrastic poetry consists of creative writing that aesthetically responds to art, especially physical pieces such as paintings. I will provide a reading and literary analysis of my poem, “On Millais’ Ophelia,” explaining my choices as influenced by said artwork and Hamlet.
ANDREW CAMPBELL, Sophomore AUD 137A/3:15 pmBiology: Aruna KilaruFunctional complementation of Atdgat1-/- by overexpression of avocado DGAT1 to restore triacylglycerol accumulationThe mesocarp of avocado contains 70% triacylglycerol (TAG) but the enzyme responsible for TAG synthesis has not been elucidated. Transcriptome analysis of avocado revealed a homolog of diacylglycerolacyltransferase (DGAT1). In this study, cloning of avocado DGAT1 and functional complementation of Arabidopsis dgat1-/- mutant to restore TAG synthesis will be discussed
