Student Scholars Day

A Multi-Temporal Land Cover Change Analysis of Tropical Forest in Haiti (1973-2010)

Christopher Churches, Grand Valley State University
Andrew Smith, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 69

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A Scientific Periodization for Amateur Triathletes

Hayley Carter, Grand Valley State University
Molly Tyler, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC66

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Abundance, Density, and Economic Value of the Irapay Palm (Lepidocaryum tenue) in Three Topographically Different Areas of the Peruvian Amazon

Catrina Chambers, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 24

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Accuracy of Online Recipe Analysis Sites

Amber Spaans, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC65

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Antibacterial Activity of GV-1 Chemical Derivatives in the Presence of Human Serum

Nkrumah Grant, Grand Valley State University
Christopher Stretton, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 77

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Characterizing Protein-protein Interactions for Accurate Cell Division in Fission Yeast

Jessica Thoe, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC56

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Coordination Exploration, f-element Complexation, Extraction and Synthesis of Novel Multidentate Carbamoylmethylphosphine-Oxide Ligands: With Nuclear Waste Remediation Implications

Hope Sartain, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 60

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Effects of Aging and Endurance Exercise Training on Adipose Tissue Gene Expression in Rats

Kyle Wesley, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 72

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Genomics in the Classroom: Unraveling the Dot Chromosome of Drosophila ananassae

Patrick Schneider, Grand Valley State University
Guillermo Perez-Aragon, Grand Valley State University
Maxine Wykle, Grand Valley State University
Spencer Batten, Grand Valley State University
Lyndsay Breckenridge, Grand Valley State University
Lindsay Corbeill, Grand Valley State University
Judith Ingles, Grand Valley State University
Joshua Lorenz, Grand Valley State University
Cody Mittig, Grand Valley State University
Katherine Olson, Grand Valley State University
Jordan Ramirez, Grand Valley State University
Adam Wernette, Grand Valley State University
Jesse Ensign, Grand Valley State University
Breanna Haiker, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Identifying a Regulatory Role for the Tumor Metastasis Suppressor Gene KAI1/CD82 in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cell Lines

Shambhavi Singh, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 63

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Invasive Hybrid Watermilfoils are Sexually Viable: Evidence from Laboratory Crosses and Genetic Analysis of Matural Populations

Danielle Grimm, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC22

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Matter/Antimatter Interactions in Gases

Jacob Voetberg, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC54

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Perception of Political Affiliations from Faces: Part Two

Alexandra DeNio, Grand Valley State University
Kyle Wicklund, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC7

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Periodization Exercise Prescription for Professional Soccer Athletes

David Germaine, Grand Valley State University
David Grzesek, Grand Valley State University
Alexander Roessler, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC34

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Populist Rhetoric in South America

Garrit Hensley, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 41

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Prevalence and Population Dynamics of Raccoon Roundworm in West Michigan: Assessing the Potential of an Emerging Zoonosis

Christina Sarkissian, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC44

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Progress Towards Regioselective Nucleophilic Ring Openings of Aziridines

Jeremy Whitmore, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC50

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Synthesis of Chiral Silanes

Matt Bailey, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC4

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Appearance of an Aberrant Muscle in the First Dorsal Interosseous Space

Anthony Sorrentino, Grand Valley State University
Daniel Tuinstra, Grand Valley State University
Aaron Tyner, Grand Valley State University
William Waggener, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 66

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Appearance of the Muscular Axillary Arch in Three Cadavers.

Lauren Serra, Grand Valley State University
Matthew McRae, Grand Valley State University
Justin Sedgley, Grand Valley State University
Jesse Skok, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 57

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Effect of Climate Change on People Living in the Andes Mountain Range

Gwen Gell, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 55

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Effects of Methylcholine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Porcine Renal Arteries

Matthew Figlewicz, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 18

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Implementation of New Techniques to Record EKGs in Crayfish and Vascular Reactivity in Porcine Opthalmic Arteries

Bryan Heystek, Grand Valley State University
Tyler Guinn, Grand Valley State University
Anthony Sorrentino, Grand Valley State University
Trevor Armstrong, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 9

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Role and Rationale of Anti-Americanism in Populist Latin American Politics

Denisha Mosley, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC13

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Role of Extrinsic Contingency Focus in Consumer Product Preferences

Mike Sharp, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 48

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Ways in Which US Relations with Mexico Affected the Rights of Indigenous Women in Chiapas

Marina Phillips, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 94

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A Periodized Strength and Conditioning Program for a Male Olympic Water Polo Player

Elisabeth Bradley, Grand Valley State University
Jonathon Tschirhart, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC23

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

A Sports Specific Strength and Conditioning Protocol for Collegiate Ice Hockey Players

Eric Schwab, Grand Valley State University
Samantha Baker, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 91

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

African Climate Change

Justin Stroh, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC33

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Combatting Cyberloafing in the Workplace: Positive Emotion Intervention

Reed Bramble, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC58

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Contingencies Between Verbs, Body Regions, Directionality and Visuability

Meghan Nesheim, Grand Valley State University
Jeremy Christiansen, Grand Valley State University
Rebecca Notter, Grand Valley State University
Trista Witherspoon, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 100

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Deformation Characteristics and Mechanisms in the Upper Ordovician Point Pleasant Formation, Northern Kentucky

Christopher Churches, Grand Valley State University
John DeYoung, Grand Valley State University
Devin Gerzich, Grand Valley State University
Matt Raymond, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 64

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Demographic Patterns of Feather Damage from Chewing Lice in Tree Swallows

Amber Olson, Grand Valley State University
Patricia Drake, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 74

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Detection of 6xHis Labeled HDC Protein in Drosophila Melanogaster

Anthony Hage, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC39

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Effects of Self-affirmation on Coping and Motivational Systems

Chelsee Herzhaft, Grand Valley State University
Jackie Main, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 11

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Environmental Change and Michigan

Aaron Ross, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 78

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Explorations In Sonoluminescence

Jeremy Peshl, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 6

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Factors That Affect Nestling Growth Rates in Tree Swallows

Megan Briggs, Grand Valley State University
Shadie Emiah, Grand Valley State University
Dayna Hart, Grand Valley State University
Erika Herbel, Grand Valley State University
Katelyn Nettler, Grand Valley State University
Casimir Tokarski, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 26

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Freedom Fighters to Peace Corps in Nicaragua from the 1980's - 2000's

C. Mia Huynh, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 76

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

GVSU Ravines: A Field Guide

Carly Sills, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC67

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Impact of Nitrogen on the Environment

Eric Strong, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC20

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Incidental Emotion and Intuitive Feelings of Risk

Kelsey George, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 79

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Inconsistent Opinions on the Ethics of Genetic Engineering

Owen Hurley, Grand Valley State University
Hope Johnson, Grand Valley State University
Tom Nieboer, Grand Valley State University
Ashton Baker, Grand Valley State University
Kelsey VanAmberg, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 32

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Individual Differences in Recognition Memory

Brian Bieganski, Grand Valley State University
Angele Yazbec, Grand Valley State University
Katherine Hammond, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC60

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Influence of Glucose and Serum on Connexin 43 Expression in Cultured Mouse Endothelial Cells

Noah Zucker, Grand Valley State University
David Schachermeyer, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC9

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Measurement of Thermal Properties of Bismuth Using the Harmon Method

Jeremy Peshl, Grand Valley State University
Nathan Gerken, Grand Valley State University
Julia Gjebic, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 14

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

New Modulators of TAAR1: Meta Linked Ureas

Jacqueline Williams, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 49

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Plant Biomass to Chemical Feedstock

Aaron Marshall, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 5

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Protective Effects of nAChRs by Application of an Allosteric Modulator and nAChR Agonist to Retinal Ganglion Cells

Lauren Francis, Grand Valley State University
Jenna Fredrickson, Grand Valley State University
Lindsey Lusardi, Grand Valley State University
Aula Ramo, Grand Valley State University
Lindsey Schroedter, Grand Valley State University
Alison Tibble, Grand Valley State University
Leah Lyons, Grand Valley State University
Clementina Asamoah, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC28

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reconstructing the Biogeography of Hawaiian Hoary Bats (Lasiurus cinereus)

Laura Kirby, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 86

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Religious and Conservative Charitable Giving Reflects Ingroup Preferences

Peter Norkus, Grand Valley State University
Mike Sharp, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 3

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Screening the Effects of Gene Overexpression on Markers of Neural Progenitor Differentiation in the Developing Chick Spinal Cord

Joshua Lee, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 82

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Carnegie-Ames-Stanford Approach to Monitoring NPP Production Changes in Southern California from 2000 to 2010

Diane Panaccio, Grand Valley State University
Kris Heisner, Grand Valley State University
Mike Noel, Grand Valley State University
Matt Rice, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 23

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Effect of Resistance Training on 2K Rowing Performance in High School Rowers

Lauren Adlof, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 2

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Effects of Embryonic Lead Exposure on Avoidance Learning in Male Zebrafish

Natosha Mercado-Idziak, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC1

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Effects of Mortality Salience, Need for Structure, and the Choice Environment on Consumers

Brooke Ward, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 90

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Maternal Effect Phenotype of Delorean in Drosophila melanogaster

Sarah VanOeveren, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 82

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The More Economic Interest There Is in Latin America, the More U.S. Interventionism There Will Be in Latin America

Veronica Beltran, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC62

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Social Work Meaningful Graduate Relations Center

Rachel Schafer, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC57

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Usefulness of SLA in Chem 109

Craig Van Vliet, Grand Valley State University
Ruth Farnsworth, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 75

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Two Mutations Are Necessary to Convert Class D Beta-lactamase Function to Beta-lactam Sensor Function

Zak Hundley, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 74

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

A Strength and Conditioning Program for Professional Golfers

Derek Bridges, Grand Valley State University
Christopher Werth, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC48

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

American Idealism or Imperialism? An Analysis of the Panama Canal

Thomas Wolahan, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 81

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Analyzing Interactions Between Candida albicans and other Microbes

Andrea Engerson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 37

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Are the Cyclical Lithologies in the Upper Ordovician Fairview Formation in Kentucky Storm Deposits?

Joe Klumpstra, Grand Valley State University
Jacqueline Bussey, Grand Valley State University
Karl Campbell, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 62

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Attitudes Held Towards Sex Work and Sex Workers in a College Sample

Monique Tumbleson, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC21

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Changes in Height, Body Weight, and Body Composition in American Football Players from 1942 to 2011

Anthony Anzell, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 38

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Comparing Computer Simulation to Interactive Tutorials

Jake Eerdmans, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 10

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Data Mining a Hypernetwork of Features of Early-learned Nouns to Find Nested and Overlapping Categories of Early Nouns: Comparison with the Binary Network and the Clique Percolation Method

Kelsey Canada, Grand Valley State University
Abigail Collinge, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 61

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Den Site Characteristics and Kit Survival of American Marten in West Michigan

Danielle Bradke, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 71

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Health-Related Quality of Life in Persons at Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Yuka Kutsumi, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 73

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Investigating the Effects of BIBR1532 and Related Analogs on Telomerase Activity in Human Prostate Cancer Cells

Selina Dorking, Grand Valley State University
Kyle Thaxton, Grand Valley State University
Plavita Sharma, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC35

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Investigating the Effects of BIBR1532 and Related Analogs on Telomerase Activity in Human Prostate Cancer Cells

Selina Dorking, Grand Valley State University
Kyle Thaxton, Grand Valley State University
Plavita Sharma, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 101

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Investigating the Mechanism of Tup1 Regulation of Candida albicans Filamentation

Elizabeth Stinson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 67

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Land Cover Classification of Bass River Recreation Area, Ottawa Co., Michigan

Nicholas Barlow, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC61

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Low Dimension Lie Algebra Dimension Reduction by Modding by the Center

Nicholas Benthem, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC55

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Magnetic Phase Transition in the 2-D Ising Model

Adam Mixter, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 51

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mechanism of Telomerase Inhibition by Novel Non-Nucleosidic Drug Candidates

Richard Grenn, Grand Valley State University
Amanda O'Brien, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 7

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Non-Contiguous Pattern Containment in Trees

Connor Scholten, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 39

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Periodized Strength and Conditioning Program for a Male Downhill Skier

Andrew Coates, Grand Valley State University
Ryan Hooker, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 68

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Periodized Training Program for Beginner Marathon Runners

Olivia Holwerda, Grand Valley State University
Emily Syfert, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 33

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Recycled Paper: More than Meets the Eye

Erin Harbour, Grand Valley State University
Kristen Wellman, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 81

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Mean Girl, Cliques and Cyber-Bullying: The By-Products of Girls' Inclination towards Reational Aggression

Eizabeth Kaha, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 59

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The X-ray Crystal Structure of the Acinetobacter-Derived Cephalosporinase, ADC-7, at 1.7 Ã…

Alexander Porambo, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 83

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where are all the Female Sports Officals?

Sara Rosenthal, Grand Valley State University
Janet Kaminski, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC30

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Low Temperature Thermoelectric Measurement

Brett Simons, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC14

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

A Periodization Program for Collegiate Level Rugby Players

Cory VanAmberg, Grand Valley State University
Shawn Hall, Grand Valley State University
Nick Thimmesch, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 4

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

A Pro->Ser Mutation Augments Advanced Generation Cephalosporinase Activity in both the OXA-23 and OXA-24 Beta-Lactamase Subfamilies

Joshua Mitchell, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 80

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

A Strength and Conditioning Regiment to Improve Agility, Quickness, and Jump Height in Ultimate Frisbee Players

Elliot Putman, Grand Valley State University
Krista Whitlock, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 46

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

A Web Interface to Search for Similar Temporal Gene Expression Profiles - Implementation and Use

Olvi Tole, Grand Valley State University
Mary Ellen Hoinski, Grand Valley State University
Yuka Kutsumi, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC8

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

An Analysis of the Effects of Massive Rotating Bodies on Orbits in the Weak Field Limit

Nathan Tripp, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 30

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Exploring How the N152T Mutation in the Class C ²-lactamase, AmpC, can Serve as a Substrate Selectivity Switch

Vincent Baggett, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 25

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Expression Effects of a Cyclic Peptide Library on hilA in Salmonella

Matthew Luce, Grand Valley State University
Jay Zuidema, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC36

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Flabby to Fabulous and Kick Butt Guarantees: Gender Ideologies in Fitness Advertising

Shelby Tryon, Grand Valley State University
Adam Dreisbach, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC42

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Geo-Analysis on Deaths from Cancer in Kent County

Scott Lacey, Grand Valley State University
Keeley Sadlak, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 96

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Inclusive Transgender Housing in Grand Rapids, MI

Kayden Robinson, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC26

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Investigation of Multidentate CMPO Compounds for Lanthanide and Actinide Chelation

Ben Nicholson, Grand Valley State University
Michael Peruzzi, Grand Valley State University
Julie Stoscup, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 71

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Investigation of Novel Fluorescent Boron Complexes

Adam Boyden, Grand Valley State University
Donald Klarr, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC32

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Kielce: a JavaScript Library to Simplify Creation and Maintenance of Course Web Pages

Cameron Warner, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 89

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lived Experiences of LGBT Individuals Engaged in Fraternities and Sororities at Grand Valley State University

Logan Brenk, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC12

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Nonreligious Group Factors Versus Religious Belief in Predicting Prosociality

Alison McNulty, Grand Valley State University
Mike Sharp, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC46

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Origin of Chert Nodules within Dolomite of the Lower Silurian Brassfield Formation, Kentucky

Christian Vanwyngarden, Grand Valley State University
Katherine Beck, Grand Valley State University
Kyle Newman, Grand Valley State University
Mitchell Schneider, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 68

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Origins of an Invader: Global Phylogeography of Native and Introduced Populations of Eurasian Watermilfoil

Danielle Grimm, Grand Valley State University
Jeff Pashnick, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Palm Fiber Use in Artwork Exported from Amazonia: Local Exploitation, Abundance and Spatial Analysis of Astrocaryum chambira Near a Community Reserve in Peru

Elisabeth Cole, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 31

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Performance of Control Experiments for Hyperbaric Therapy Research

Karina Tavakalyan, Grand Valley State University
William Waggener, Grand Valley State University
Kathryn Young, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC27

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pollutant Effects on Neurophysiological Recordings from Sensory And Motor Neurons Of The Crayfish

William Waalkes, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 47

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Purification of cAR1 Antibody in Dictyostelium discoideum

Grace Bommarito, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 97

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reconstruction of Depositional Environments Based on Sedimentary Structures and Biofacies in the Ordovician Kope Formation, Kentucky

Stephen Pratt, Grand Valley State University
Kaitlyn Bertram, Grand Valley State University
Kaitlyn Sterley, Grand Valley State University
Saray Morales, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC59

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Sea Turtle Nesting in Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Effects of Temperature and Sea Level Rise

Kristen Zemaitis, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 53

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Strength and Conditioning Periodization for American College Football Defensive Players

Kelcie Severson, Grand Valley State University
Sean Singer, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC6

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Strength and Conditioning Program for NBA Power Forwards and Centers

Cory Kelley, Grand Valley State University
Alan Peterson, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC18

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Effect of Gene Mutations on Biofilm Formation in E. Coli

Matthew Luce, Grand Valley State University
Jay Zuidema, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC24

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Effects of Pollutant Alkylphenol on the Nervous System and Ecology of Orconectes Propinquus

Chris Adams, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 22

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Manifestation of Metastatic Melanoma as the Cause of Death in a 64-year-old Male

Trisha Blake, Grand Valley State University
Bobbi Botsford, Grand Valley State University
Rebekah Burney, Grand Valley State University
Trevor Armstrong, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 69

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Type II MADS-box Genes Isolated from the Gymnosperm Cones of Ephedra and Juniper

Danielle Maryanski, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC51

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Work-to-School Facilitation

Amanda Beaufore, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC37

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

A Periodized Strength and Conditioning Program for a Collegiate Male Sprinter

Zac Ridgeway, Grand Valley State University
Meredith Welsh, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 40

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Analysis of the Role of Phosphatase 2A Components in Candida albicans Hyphal Development

Elizabeth Sommers, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 78

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Announcing Roadkill Reporter

Caleb Gomer, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 28

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Applications of Computational Methods in Quantum Mechanics

Jonathon Bednarsky, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC52

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Constructing Gender and Sexuality: An Examination of Sex Education Propaganda During World War I and World War II

Meghan Zyburski, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC15

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Determining the Origin of a Complex Gutter Cast from the Upper Ordovician Kope Formation, Northern Kentucky

Caitlin Leslie, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC16

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Development of an Efficient Capillary Isoelectric Focusing Method for Separating Bacteria and Fungi Cells

Travis Bisson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 45

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Effect of Cold Exposure on the Muscle Metaboreflex During L-tyrosine Supplementation

Raymond Torbet, Grand Valley State University
Rhyan Wozniak, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 27

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Effect of Cold-Induced Stimulation of Arteriovenous Anastomoses in the Hand on Subsequent Physiological Function and Soccer-Specific Complex Motor Skill Performance

Raymond Torbet, Grand Valley State University
Rhyan Wozniak, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 21

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Endosymbiotic Microbes and the Evolution of Social Behavior

Elaine Sheikh, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 65

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Growth and Reproductive Effort of the Sedge Genus Carex in Response to Climate Change in Northern Alaska

Chase Baldwin, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 93

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Konichiwa America; Japanese War Brides in Michigan

Jennifer Tompkins, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC3

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Poverty and Urbanization: The 'U' Shape Theory in Michigan

Kyle Barnhart, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 19

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Probing the Binding Site in the Antibiotic Resistance Enzyme, AmpC Beta-lactamase

Brianne Docter, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 42

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PyGASP: Python-based GPU-Accelerated Signal Processing

Nathan Bowman, Grand Valley State University
Erin Carrier, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 79

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Sex Differences in Motivation in NCAA Distance Runners

Eric Saksa, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC2

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Relationship Between Visual Attention and Event Segmentation in Ongoing Perception

Logan Bezy, Grand Valley State University
Mackenzie Kibbe, Grand Valley State University
Steven Mills, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 54

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Seebeck Coefficient of Bismuth

John Garbini, Grand Valley State University
Austen Jousma, Grand Valley State University
Dustin Kirkendall, Grand Valley State University
Joshua LaMie, Grand Valley State University
Ryan Warner, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 13

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

U.S. "War On Drugs" Policies

Ashley Cabral, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 88

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

What to Expect When You Read Pregnancy Guides

Samantha Mikita, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC31

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Why Have US-Cuban Relations Not Improved Since The End Of The Cold War?

Austin Calloway, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 75

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

An Analysis of the "Take the Stairs" Campaign

Patrick Herta, Grand Valley State University
Stephanie Send, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 12

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Argument Evaluation as a Function of Reasoning Skill and Belief in an Argument

Jazzmine Carroll, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC43

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Dietary Resveratrol Supplements: Do They Mimic the Effects of Endurance Exercise?

Natalie McQuillan, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 87

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Evaluating the Success of Wetland Mitigation in the Grand Rapids Area

Jim Neal, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 76

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

GVSU Students in Favor of Altering the Mosquito Genome to Prevent Disease Transmission

Jeffrey Wagner, Grand Valley State University
Blake Andersen, Grand Valley State University
Jordan Straight, Grand Valley State University
Dustin Kirkendall, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 72

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Helping Students Make Healthy Food Choices

Eric Munson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 56

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Laser Spectroscopy and Molecular Collisions (Measurement of a Pressure-Broadening Coefficient)

Trent Mazer, Grand Valley State University
Stephanie Pierson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 102

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lithologies of Ball and Pillow Structures in the Middle to Late Ordovician Fairview Formation, Northern Kentucky

Kenton Shaw, Grand Valley State University
Eric Armstrong, Grand Valley State University
Erik Hascall, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 20

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Magnetoresistance of Silver Telluride and Silver Selenide Thin Films

Mallory Fuhst, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 44

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Perceptions of Distressed Identification in Individuals with Disabilities

Allison Desautels, Grand Valley State University
Samantha VanDriel, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC5

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Progress Towards the Synthesis of Novel Urea Derivatives of T1AM

Alex Zuhl, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 85

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Social Work 348: Professional Development Survey and Analysis

Jared Danbert, Grand Valley State University
Duncan Vos, Grand Valley State University
Jordan Radvansky, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 84

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Synthesis of Chromene Based Thyronamine Analogues

Jonathan Lehmann, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 16

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Technology in the Classroom: Why the Approach Matters

Kirstie Smith, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC29

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Effect of Peripheral and Central Histamine Deficiency on Courtship Behavior in Drosophila melanogaster

Anthony Hage, Grand Valley State University
Judith Ingles, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC49

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on BMI and Quality of Health

Bryanna Cikesh, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC63

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Role of the US 1954 Intervention in the Degradation of Guatemala

Eli Bale, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 29

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The United States and Women's Political Rights in Latin America

Carly Durham, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 50

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where is the "Green" in Surface Cleaners?

Tanner Remick, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC53

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Classification of Dolomite Crystals in the Silurian Bisher Formation, Northeastern Kentucky

Katelynn Braunschneider, Grand Valley State University
Bradley Morsink, Grand Valley State University
Michelle Poterek, Grand Valley State University
Janell Williams, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 8

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Discovering New Treatments for Children with Neuroblastoma: Investigating the Effects of DFMO on Neuroblastoma Cells In Vitro and In Vivo

Nick Nicola, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 92

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Effect of L-tyrosine Supplementation on the Muscle Metaboreflex Response

Dana Collins, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 52

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Genetically Modified Organisms: Friend or Foe?

Jacob Borysiak, Grand Valley State University
Danielle Maryanski, Grand Valley State University
Michael Esch, Grand Valley State University
Ellie Den Braber, Grand Valley State University
Eric Armstrong, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 43

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Global Climate Change Effects on Agricultural Production in Eastern Asia

Geoffrey Kenney, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 70

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Investigating the Potential of Cellular Focusing and Separation by Capillary Isotachophoresis

Jared Lamp, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 34

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Michigan Nonprofit Needs Assessment

Alaina Clarke, Grand Valley State University
Rachel Gregg, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 99

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Perception of Social Events

Wyatt Stahl, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC45

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Terror Cimbricus: Section 8 and Civil Segregation

Jason Escareno, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 84

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

U.S. Involvement in The Dirty War

Thomas Campolong, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC17

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Water Birthing - What Is It?

Heather Kubas, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 15

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Freshwater Resources in the Western United States

Nicole Mater, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 98

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ghana: Gaining Mathematics Experience and Knowledge

Stacy Georges, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 17

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monitoring Migrant Songbirds Along the Lake Michigan Coast

Jonathan Lautenbach, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 73

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Study Design for a Proposed Turtle Research Project

Shana Kelly, Grand Valley State University
Christina McGraw, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC11

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Suggested approaches to Improving Nutrition Status of College Students

Marcy Spalsbury, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC64

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Understanding Covalent Organic Frameworks Assemblies: A Potential Fuel Storage Devices

Samantha Ellis, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC10

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Using DNA Barcoding for Plant Identification in a Long

Tami Brown, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 70

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM