Variation of Arterial Branching Patterns in the Human Body: The Inferior Gluteal Artery and the Right Hepatic Artery

Adam Stefaniak, Grand Valley State University
Mark VanWoerkom, Grand Valley State University
Phillip Stone, Grand Valley State University

9:00 AM

A Bacteriophage Screening System for Novel Anti-Virals

Chelsey Colley, Grand Valley State University
Magee Shreeve, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 87

9:00 AM

A Genetic Analysis of Native and Invasive Phragmites australis along Michigan's West Coast

Grady Zuidereveen, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC18

9:00 AM

A Study of the Pulsar PSR J1907+0602

Robert Scott, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC41

9:00 AM

Acquisition of WH-question Formation by Chinese Learners of English

Daniel Cisse, Grand Valley State University
Sara Mock, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 97

9:00 AM

Addition of Alanine to Antibiotic Target Compound

Kayla Hurd, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 67

9:00 AM

Aging and the Comprehension of Narrative Film

Lillian Asiala, Grand Valley State University
Steven Mills, Grand Valley State University
Jordan Duff, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC11

9:00 AM

Ai Weiwei: Irreverent Recycling and Artistic Activism

Brianna Thiel, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 83

9:00 AM

An Exploration of the Maasai People

Stephanie Petersen, Grand Valley State University
Brittney Mohnke, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 66

9:00 AM

An Exploratory Study of Perceptions of Benefits and Barriers to Study Abroad for Students with Disabilities

Melissa Kutsche, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC33

9:00 AM

Analysis of a Cyclic Peptide Library to Identify Proteins Which Effect hilA Expression and Invasion in Salmonella

Christopher Altheim, Grand Valley State University
Breck Davis, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 45

9:00 AM

Analysis of QuiBids Penny Auctions

Nathan Marculis, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 27

9:00 AM

Ancient Migrations into Eurasian Steppe Revealed by Genetic Analysis of Ancient mtDNA

Jessica Riley, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 93

9:00 AM

Android Silencer - Take Control of Your Phone's Ringer

Benjamin Chick, Grand Valley State University
Caleb Gomer, Grand Valley State University
Erik Kremer, Grand Valley State University
Thomas Sniadecki, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC34

9:00 AM

Android Time Capsule Social Network

Jeremy Dye, Grand Valley State University
Caleb Gomer, Grand Valley State University
Ferris Jumah, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC46

9:00 AM

Antagonistic Coevolution between a Bacteriophage and a Conjugative Plasmid

Tyler Flora, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC40

9:00 AM

Arctic Ecology in West Michigan Classrooms

Jennifer Liebig, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC6

9:00 AM

Are Neurobehavioral Effects of Embryonic Methylmercury Exposure Heritable Transgenerationally in Zebrafish?

Amanda Martin, Grand Valley State University
Daniel Lone, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 44

9:00 AM

Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral Silicon

Kellen Stilwell, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 10

9:00 AM

Benchmarking Passenger Service Quality at Grand Rapids Airport

Allison Hayes, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC21

9:00 AM

Biomass to Chemicals: Sustainable Chemistry

Aaron Marshall, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 22

9:00 AM

Body Parts Correlates to a Hundred Early-Learned Verbs

Daniel Lucas, Grand Valley State University
Patrick Karabon, Grand Valley State University
Taylor Moore, Grand Valley State University
Meghan Nesheim, Grand Valley State University
Branden Braun, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 101

9:00 AM

Body Regions and Early Grammatical Structure

Kevin Putschko, Grand Valley State University
Trevor Wilson, Grand Valley State University
Dominic Kootsillas-Conybeare, Grand Valley State University
Meaghan Machiele, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 25

9:00 AM

Bone Densities of the Frontal and Maxillary Sinuses, Determined by CT Scans to Aid in Limiting Complications of Endonasal Sinus Surgery

Megam Glazier, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC4

9:00 AM

Can we Improve Research Experiences to Better Address Nature of Science Concepts?

Joe Grit, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 35

9:00 AM

Can You Use Your Hand? Mirror-tracing Familiar and Unfamiliar Objects Across Genders

Kristin Dreyer, Grand Valley State University
Bethany Hanks, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC43

9:00 AM

Cellular Regulation of the Formin Protein, DAAM1

Nicholas Florek, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC2

9:00 AM

Change in the Vowel System of Munich: An Exploratory Case Study

Jonathan Havenhill, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 76

9:00 AM

Changes in Vascular Reactivity of Mesenteric Porcine Arteries Following Hyperbaric Treatment

Benjamin Hake, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC7

9:00 AM

Characterization of Pkn^dlnΔ5, a Derivative Allele of the Delorean Mutation Associated with the Protein Kinase N Gene in Drosophila melanogaster

Allison Burke, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC54

9:00 AM

Characterization of Lethal Deficiencies in the Gi-alpha 65A Gene in Drosophila melanogaster

Anthony Hage, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 78

9:00 AM

Climate Change Demonstration through Modeling of a Thawing Permafrost

Stephanie Standriff, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 84

9:00 AM

Co-Crystallization of Human Cdc7-Dbf4

Raymond Yeow, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 100

9:00 AM

Combinatorial Synthesis of Semiconductors Used in the Photoelectrolysis of Water

Alexandra Bouza, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC65

9:00 AM

Creation of Salmonella Type 3 Secretion System Mutants

Christopher Altheim, Grand Valley State University
Breck Davis, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 5

9:00 AM

Defining the Mechanistic Pathway of the Antibiotic Resistance Enzyme OXA-1 Beta Lactamase

Zoe Kilbourne, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC15

9:00 AM

Deformation in the Upper Ordovician Point Pleasant Formation, Northern Kentucky

Jeffrey Alexander, Grand Valley State University
Nicholas Weiss, Grand Valley State University
Joshua Klosinski, Grand Valley State University
Neal Ringerwole, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 24

9:00 AM

Dendrochronology Aids in Understanding Overall Changes to the Ravines at GVSU Allendale Campus

Amber Strick, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 90

9:00 AM

Depositional Environments and Sea Level Changes in the Late Ordovician Fairview Formation, Northeastern Kentucky

Zach Bachler, Grand Valley State University
Kasey Fritz, Grand Valley State University
Jordan Koster, Grand Valley State University
Conner Rowlader, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 70

9:00 AM

Development of Water Target for Radioisotope Production

Nathan Tripp, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC45

9:00 AM

Do You Speak Chemistry? Assessing the Degree of Inconsistency Between Expert and Novice Interpretations of Exam Questions.

Ellie Fought, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 47

9:00 AM

Does Auditory Distraction by a Metronome Affect Anticipation Timing Accuracy?

Marc Boissoneau, Grand Valley State University
Cassandra Regan, Grand Valley State University
Elizabeth Webb, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 15

9:00 AM

Don't Spray Wasps! Using Polistes Paper Wasps for Pest Management in the Home Garden.

Laura Goldsmith, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC19

9:00 AM

Down-Regulation of Genes Are Associated with Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Mary Durston, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 94

9:00 AM

Drosophila Genomics: A Novel Research Experience in the Classroom

Stephanie Adams, Grand Valley State University
Morgan Baker, Grand Valley State University
Erica Enoch, Grand Valley State University
Mitchell McDonald, Grand Valley State University
Nicolaus Monsma, Grand Valley State University
Christopher Scheiber, Grand Valley State University
Devon Shallman, Grand Valley State University
Eric Spencer, Grand Valley State University
Peter Wendland, Grand Valley State University
Alen Ramic, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 43

9:00 AM

Effect of Increased G-Load on Rat Mammary Gland Development

Kibrom Gebre-Egiziabher, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 13

9:00 AM

Effect of Visual Feedback On Grip Strength as Measured by an Analog Dynamometer

Jeffrey Wagner, Grand Valley State University
Jessica Brennan, Grand Valley State University
Jared Weber, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 84

9:00 AM

Effects of Chronic Footshock Exposure on Alcohol Self-Administration Following Abstinence: A Novel Model of Stress-Induced Alcohol Relapse

Ashley Ginder, Grand Valley State University
Corina Hinterman, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC44

9:00 AM

Effects of Emotional vs. Logical Processing and Messages on Skin Cancer Risk Behaviors

Molly Graham, Grand Valley State University
Tara Ouillette, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 102

9:00 AM

Effects of Race and Attire on Perceptions of Sexual Experience and Intent

Molly Barnard, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC26

9:00 AM

Effects of Resistance Training on Batting Percentages of College Baseball Players

Kenzie Fox, Grand Valley State University
Kelsea Perrin, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC13

9:00 AM

Ethnic Minority Recruitment at Grand Valley State University

Meghan Huyghe, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 33

9:00 AM

Evaluating the Performance of a Decimeter-Wave Software Defined Receiver for Radio Astronomy

Steven Childs, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC59

9:00 AM

Evidence for Liquefaction Resulting in Ball-and-Pillow Structures During an Ordovician Seismic Event: Fairview Formation of Northern Kentucky

Laura Donker, Grand Valley State University
Nicholas Anderson, Grand Valley State University
Kayla Frisinger, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC60

9:00 AM

Evolution of Parental Care in Convict Cichlids: Offspring Survival & Horizontal Transmission of Microbes

Elizabeth Sommers, Grand Valley State University
Zachary Hundley, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC31

9:00 AM

Examination of Emotion Regulation and Alcohol Use in Dating Aggression Amongst Female Undergraduate Students

Edwin Ortiz, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 73

9:00 AM

Examining the Effects of Testimonials on Cancer Screening Decisions: Does Identity or Vividness Matter?

Jackie Main, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 52

9:00 AM

Expression and Characterization of the Beta-Lactamase, ADC-7

Alexander Porambo, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC12

9:00 AM

Factors Associated with Egg Hatching in Tree Swallows

Megan Briggs, Grand Valley State University
Danielle Smith, Grand Valley State University
Mary Graham, Grand Valley State University
Deb Near, Grand Valley State University
Amanda Rostic, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 4

9:00 AM

Familial Similarities in the Acoustic Vowel Quadrilateral

Rebecca Beebe, Grand Valley State University
Thomas Beebe, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 88

9:00 AM

Fission Yeast Cyclin-Dependent Kinase, Cdc2, Regulates the Mid1 Scaffolding Protein During Cytokinesis

Justin Hackett, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC63

9:00 AM

Fly from Grand Rapids: Making Flying Out of GRR More Appealing

Jaimie Brandon, Grand Valley State University
Michele Gort, Grand Valley State University
Sung Kim, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 8

9:00 AM

Focal Adhesion Kinase: Potential Cancer Inhibitors

Jeffrey Globerson, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC51

9:00 AM

Forecasting Effective Student-Teacher Matches by Previewing Teaching Trailers

Ryan LaCross, Grand Valley State University
Andrea Mitchell, Grand Valley State University
Jessica Rhodes, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC53

9:00 AM

Formation of Phosphorus (III) Nitrogen Bonds

Anthony Petty, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC28

9:00 AM

Foucault Pendulum and Light Ring

Amy Mohr, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 53

9:00 AM

Freedom and Islam: A World Study, 1990-2010

Elisabeth Cole, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 41

9:00 AM

Gender Biases in RateMyProfessors.com Student Evaluations of Professors: An Archival Study

Melissa Parrott, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC16

9:00 AM

Genetic Variation of Community Associated and Hospital Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccocus aureus (MRSA)

Bryanna Ciekesh, Grand Valley State University
Tyler Flora, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 6

9:00 AM

GIS Investigation, Evidence for Active Folding, Apsheron Peninsula, Azerbaijan

Caitlin Leslie, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC10

9:00 AM

GIS Mapping of Charlton Park

Aaron Howe, Grand Valley State University
Janet Brashler, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 75

9:00 AM

Glauconite and Pyrite in Chert Nodules and Dolomite in the Silurian Brassfield Formation of Northern Kentucky

Eli DenBesten, Grand Valley State University
Robert Fortney, Grand Valley State University
Benjamin Steavenson, Grand Valley State University
David Trudeau, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 26

9:00 AM

Gravitational Collapse in Anti de Sitter Spacetime

Eric Van Oeveren, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 85

9:00 AM

Groundwater Change in the Sahara, Gobi Desert and Great Victoria Desert Using GRACE Satellite Data

Robert Fortney, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 72

9:00 AM

Guys and Gals Going for Gold: Sex Differences in Olympic Success Across Nations

Erika Schmitt, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 34

9:00 AM

GVSU Students: Perceptions of Abuse of Methylphenidate and their Knowledge of Complications Associated with this Type of Abuse

Hossain Roushangar, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 77

9:00 AM

Homelessness: Media's Role in Blaming the Individual

James Munson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 74

9:00 AM

Hospitality Students' Perceptions of the Dining Experience in Grand Rapids 2011

Erin Pruitt, Grand Valley State University
Kendra Haisma, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 70

9:00 AM

Host Cell Susceptibility to PRD1

Elizabeth Melching, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC32

9:00 AM

Human Stature and Nutrition in the Context of Roman and Medieval London

Emily Teall, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 81

9:00 AM

Identification of Tissue-Specific mRNA Expression from the Hdc gene of Drosophila melanogaster

Amy Jenkins, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC38

9:00 AM

Identifying an Atypical Actin Binding Domain in the Fission Yeast Mid1 Scaffold

Cody Hager, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC49

9:00 AM

Ignored, Vulnerable, and Invisible: Evidence for an Embodied Social Metaphor

Danielle Lucksted, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 32

9:00 AM

Improving Strength and Power in the Short Off-Season of a Collegiate Tennis Player

Justin Boyd, Grand Valley State University
Amanda Frazier, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC20

9:00 AM

Influence of Glucose on Growth of Cultured Mouse Endothelial Cells

Noah Zucker, Grand Valley State University
Eric Spencer, Grand Valley State University
Allison Desautels, Grand Valley State University
Kara Winczkowski, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 50

9:00 AM

Initial Cell Size Affects the Hormone Response in Physcomitrella patens

Anthony Hansen, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 91

9:00 AM

Integrating Art into West Michigan Summers: A Statistical Consulting Experience

Colleen MacCallum, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 11

9:00 AM

Intelligent Design as a Meta-Science to Interpret Scientific Facts

Jenna Fredrickson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 65

9:00 AM

Interactive Effects of Ostracism and ECF on Consumer Product Preferences

Cody Overmyer, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 71

9:00 AM

Interpreting Continental Spreading Rates in Iceland using GIS

Bruce Shultz, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 75

9:00 AM

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

Thomas Rogers, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 60

9:00 AM

Investigating the Role of Nrg1p and Tup1p During Candida albicans Chlamydospore Formation

Shannon Williams, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC30

9:00 AM

Is Local Food More Expensive? A Grand Rapids Case Study

Christine Sauer, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 18

9:00 AM

Isotachophoretic Focusing of Bacteria and Fungi for Analysis

James Bennett, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 42

9:00 AM

Lake Michigan Wind Assessment Project: A Validation of Laser Wind Sensor Technology

Yeni Nieves, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 69

9:00 AM

Larval Steelhead Densities in the Muskegon River, Michigan

Neal Swanson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 17

9:00 AM

Let's Talk about Sex: Testing Multiple Methods for Sex Estimation on Metacarpals and Metatarsals from Um-El Jamal, Northern Jordan.

Caitlin Hoop, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 63

9:00 AM

Linguistic Stigmatization and the Enregisterment of an Internet Standard

Lisa Austin, Grand Valley State University
Chelsea Renaud, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 55

9:00 AM

Lithologies of Sedimentary Structures in the Upper Ordovician Kope Formation, Northern Kentucky

Caitlin Leslie, Grand Valley State University
Andrea Rasche, Grand Valley State University
Elizabeth Vanderhoef, Grand Valley State University
Jonathan Vruggink, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC66

9:00 AM

Main Stage at Muskegon Summer Celebration: A Statistical Consulting Experience

Zachary Madaj, Grand Valley State University
Kathryn Collins, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC25

9:00 AM

Measuring Mirror-Tracing Ability: The Effects of Cerebral Dominance and Form Symmetry

Sarah Corrello, Grand Valley State University
Amber Cullison, Grand Valley State University
Kyla Cieslak, Grand Valley

Henry Hall Atrium 49

9:00 AM

Microbial Behavior of Cyanobacterial Mats in a Low-Oxygen, High-Sulfur Lake Huron Sinkhole

Stephen Long, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 82

9:00 AM

Modeling Social Networks with Random and Fuzzy Graphs

David Schlueter, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 40

9:00 AM

Modification of Antimicrobial Agent Compound by Alterations in Structure and Functionality Via Amino Acid Coupling

Paul Savage, Grand Valley State University

9:00 AM

Modified Chromenes as Precursors to TAAR Regulators

Jonathan Lehmann, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC36

9:00 AM

Museum Education: Understanding the Artist through K-12 Studio Practice

Katherine Rodge, Grand Valley State University
Desiree Nordstrand, Grand Valley State University
Sara Weimer, Grand Valley State University
Ryan Korson, Grand Valley State University
Rebekah Weiss, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 46

9:00 AM

Nam June Paik: Technology and Zen

Damon Graham, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC52

9:00 AM

Naturally Occuring Contextual Cues During Infant-Directed Speech

Megan Zelinsky, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 16

9:00 AM

Novel Procedure Modifications for the Growth and Purification of the Mutant Forms D34K, D79K, and E118K of Horse Heart Cytochrome c Peroxidase

Justine Travis, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC55

9:00 AM

Optimizing de novo Assembly Algorithms for Next-Generation Sequencing Data

Kurt O'Hearn, Grand Valley State University
Sean Fisk, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 68

9:00 AM

Origin of Dolomite in the Middle Silurian Bisher Formation: Northeastern Kentucky

Jody Wycech, Grand Valley State University
Rachel Moran, Grand Valley State University
Carlene Gilewski, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 14

9:00 AM

Parental Decisions and Paternity in the Yellow Warbler

Julie Watkins, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 73

9:00 AM

Perceived Social Support Relationships Among Infantry Marine Reservists

Justin Andrews, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 54

9:00 AM

Perception of Political Affiliations from Faces: An Exploratory Study

Kelsey Drvinski, Grand Valley State University
Kyle Wicklund, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 56

9:00 AM

Peridization Program for a Strongman Athlete

Blake Diephouse, Grand Valley State University
Justin Miedema, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC23

9:00 AM

Periodization of a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

Nick Ballard, Grand Valley State University
Zachary A. Pellegrini, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC5

9:00 AM

Periodization of Collegiate Golfer

Brian Schulte, Grand Valley State University
Gavin Stuart, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 37

9:00 AM

Periodization Training for Collegiate Female Soccer Players

Alison Reddick, Grand Valley State University
Adrienne Chandler, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 58

9:00 AM

Periodized Strength and Conditioning Program for College Football Athlete

Mark Brostman, Grand Valley State University
Trent Holmes, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 57

9:00 AM

Perspectives of Student Mentors and Non-Student Mentors

Chelsey Colley, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 83

9:00 AM

Phospho-Regulation of the Anillin-Related Scaffolding Protein Mid1 by Sid2 in Fission Yeast Cytokinesis

Ashley DeWitt, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 74

9:00 AM

Ping Pong Ball Toss: Motor Performance in a Simple Task

Michael Angerbrandt, Grand Valley State University
Ryan Oostdyk, Grand Valley State University
Amy Hinman, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 12

9:00 AM

Por la Patria y la Revolución: Sifting through Guatemalan Military Archival Materials

Heidi Fegel, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 30

9:00 AM

Positronium Decay Rates in Gases

Jacob Voetberg, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC9

9:00 AM

Probing the Role of Phosphorylation in the Mechanism of Formin mDia2

Zac Garlets, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 2

9:00 AM

Profanity, Slang, and Professional Language in the Writing Center

Anna Worm, Grand Valley State University
Claire Banner, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 85

9:00 AM

Quality Assurance of Computed Tomography

Michael Dykstra, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC48

9:00 AM

Quality Comparison of School and Packed Lunches Selected and Consumed by Bursley Elementary Students

Laura Blaser, Grand Valley State University
Erin Golder, Grand Valley State University
Jessica Goyke, Grand Valley State University
Sarah Hall, Grand Valley State University
Hans Hill, Grand Valley State University
Hanna Hook, Grand Valley State University
Nicole Leister, Grand Valley State University
Marissa Mafteiu, Grand Valley State University
Desirae Olson, Grand Valley State University
Christine Paul, Grand Valley State University
Samantha Szegedi, Grand Valley State University
Clare Horning, Grand Valley State University
Amanda King, Grand Valley State University
Max Cookinham, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC57

9:00 AM

Ratings of Prosocial Personality Traits are Contaminated by Religious Stereotype Bias

Michelle Durst, Grand Valley State University
Lisa Ellis, Grand Valley State University
Michael Sharp, Grand Valley State University
Amy Ver Wey, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC62

9:00 AM

Reacting to Distractions: Visual Distractors and Choice Reaction Time

Jake Gascho, Grand Valley State University
Erin Letherby, Grand Valley State University
Kelsey Canada, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 59

9:00 AM

Regioselective Nucleophilic Ring Opening of Aziridines in the Synthesis of T1AM Analogues

Olivia White, Grand Valley State University
Jeremy Whitmore, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 76

9:00 AM

Representation of Cultural Models of Emotion in Media: A Comparison Between European- and Hispanic-American Children's books

Erica Goodrich, Grand Valley State University
Mayra Sanchez, Grand Valley State University
Briana VanderWege, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC35

9:00 AM

Required Modifications for the Expression and Purification of the E290K Mutant of Horse Heart Cytochrome C Peroxidase.

Garett MacLean, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 89

9:00 AM

Rescue of a Gain-of-Function Mutation in Drosophila melanogaster Affecting Wing Morphogenesis

Sarah VanOeveren, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 64

9:00 AM

Rescue of the Delorean Phenotype in Drosophila melanogaster

Kevin Mittner, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC39

9:00 AM

Resonance and the Silicon-Carbon Double Bond

Gregory Kortman, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 79

9:00 AM

Role of Policy to Sustain International Development Programs -An Ethno Scientific Analysis

Kelsey Davies, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 28

9:00 AM

Seidman IPO Portfolio

Patrick Karabon, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC8

9:00 AM

Seidman IPO Portfolio

Patrick Karabon, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC8

9:00 AM

"Ser Hispano es Cool Because..." Perceptions of Spanglish in the Media

Jason Michalek, Grand Valley State University
Alex Mason, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 98

9:00 AM

Sex Differences in Athletes' Media Representations: Conspiracy or Reflection of Human Nature?

Megan Luchies, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 38

9:00 AM

Sex Differences in Sports Interest: Is Socialization The Whole Story?

Amber Jahnke, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 39

9:00 AM

Sit Up Straight!: The Effects of Posture on Perceptions of Confidence and Engagement

Elizabeth Fles, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC47

9:00 AM

Smartphone Sensors and Detecting Road Anomalies

Nathan Marculis, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC61

9:00 AM

Social Competence and Language Ability in School-Age Children

Brian Grysen, Grand Valley State University
Kim Stover, Grand Valley State University
Alyssa Toma, Grand Valley State University
Stacy DePree, Grand Valley State University
Sarah Rietema, Grand Valley State University
Nicole Wrona, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 7

9:00 AM

Social Dominance Orientation and Connectedness to Nature as Important Predictors of Ecologically Sustainable Behavior

Jamie Zimmerman, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC42

9:00 AM

Status of Reintroduced American Marten in the Manistee National Forest Within Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula

Julie Watkins, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 72

9:00 AM

Structure and Function of AmpC Beta-Lactamases

Vincent Baggett, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 99

9:00 AM

Student Misconceptions of Hydrogen Bonding

Joshua Kazdan, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 20

9:00 AM

Studying Polymer Confinement Using Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy

Samuel Bowerman, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC37

9:00 AM

Subcloning of a pkN cDNA from D. melanogaster

Stephanie Maciejewski, Grand Valley State University

9:00 AM

Survey of Sexual Education

Alyssa Kirschling, Grand Valley State University
Elle Liquigli, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 80

9:00 AM

Synthesis and Application of Pedagogical Concepts: Three Cases Illustrating The Evolution of Undergraduate Professional Development From Classroom-Based Pedagogical Theory to Teacher In-Service Training

Paula Cynar, Grand Valley State University
Tanya Emelander, Grand Valley State University
Elizabeth Van Tiflin, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 21

9:00 AM

Synthesis of Multidentate CMPO Ligands for Heavy Metal Ion Chelation

Charles DeLisle, Grand Valley State University
Michael Peruzzi, Grand Valley State University
Hope Sartain, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 96

9:00 AM

Synthesis of Novel Peptides as Focal Adhesion Kinase Inhibitors

Derek DenHartigh, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC86

9:00 AM

"Test Everything; Hold Fast to What is Good": Bridging Comprehensive Sex Education and Catholic Doctrine

Anna Worm, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 3

9:00 AM

The Development of a Novel Gadolinium Chelating Agent for MRI Contrast Agents Employing Carbamoylmethyl-Phosphine Oxides (CMPOs)

Kirsten Tissue, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC27

9:00 AM

The Effect of Histamine Deficiency on Courtship Behavior in Drosophila melanogaster

Shelby Lemke, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 23

9:00 AM

The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment on Pulmonary Arteries

Lauren Bald, Grand Valley State University
Matt Figlewicz, Grand Valley State University
Judy Ingles, Grand Valley State University
Sara Russcher, Grand Valley State University
Danyelle Burlew, Grand Valley State

Kirkhof Center KC 69

9:00 AM

The Effect of Upper Body Training on a Professional Cyclist's Performance

Becky Gill, Grand Valley State University
Jen Lund, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 61

9:00 AM

The Effects of Adopting Proper Running Form Techniques on Hip Strength in Healthy Females

Patrick Lawrence, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 51

9:00 AM

The Effects of Different Genres of Music on Short-Term Memory

Margaret Hiner, Grand Valley State University
Matthew Harvey, Grand Valley State University
Sian Mehl, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 36

9:00 AM

The Effects of Relationship Quality and Self-Construal on Filial Anxiety

Dayna Roe, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 78

9:00 AM

The Effects of the Hyperbaric Treatments on Renal Arteries

Carly Bruns, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC50

9:00 AM

The Eye: A Window to Event Cognition

Chelsea Romanczuk, Grand Valley State University
Amanda Wright, Grand Valley State University
Tony Schnotala, Grand Valley State University
Elsa Thomasma, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 19

9:00 AM

The Geography of Nutrition in Grand Rapids

Jeffrey Mahowski, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 68

9:00 AM

The Influence of Hip and Shoulder Range of Motion on Shoulder Function in Baseball and Softball Players

Alison Reddick, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC1

9:00 AM

The Relationship Between Personality Characteristics and Acceptance of Minority Influence

Ryan Nicholls, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC24

9:00 AM

The Relationship Between the Innate Immunity and Ectoparasite Load of Adult Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)

Mary Graham, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC22

9:00 AM

The Role of CBL10 in Stamen Development in Arabidopsis thaliana

MIsty Van Brocklin, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 1

9:00 AM

The Role of Textbooks: Does the Course Content or Faculty Member Matter?

Jordyn Betz, Grand Valley State University
Lacey Hamilton, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 81

9:00 AM

The Role of the Textbook for Students in Organic and Analytical Chemistry

Kristen Simon, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 31

9:00 AM

The Role of Visual Art in the Development of Special Needs Students

Mark Devries, Grand Valley State University
Michelle Haapala, Grand Valley State University
Emily Horvat, Grand Valley State University
Alicia Core, Grand Valley State University
Paige Darbyshire, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 48

9:00 AM

The Stirling Cycle Engine

Mark VanderVelde, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 92

9:00 AM

The Synthesis and Testing of GV-2 Chemical Derivatives for Antibacterial Derivatives

Joseph Baumann, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 95

9:00 AM

The Use of GIS for the Delineation of the Little Mac Ravine Watershed

Scott Simonson, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 9

9:00 AM

Tools for Monitoring the Effects of Gene Manipulation on Cell Differentiation in the Embryonic Chick Midbrain

Elizabeth King, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC58

9:00 AM

Tracking Trends in Muskegon Lake Weather, Productivity and Hypoxia in Real-Time Using a Lake Observatory Buoy

Anthony Weinke, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC 80

9:00 AM

Training Biofeedback for Self-Regulation of Skin Temperature to Explore Induced Cooling of Hand from Artificial Limb Ownership

Luke Larabee, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 79

9:00 AM

Training Program Results for Triathletes

Steven Whitcomb, Grand Valley State University
Sarah Smith, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC64

9:00 AM

Using Census Data to Formulate Recommendations on how Non-Governmental Organizations (Not-for-Profit Organizations) Could Prioritize Areas with Most Need in Kenya

Brian Mullen, Grand Valley State University
Josh Ostrenga, Grand Valley State University
Sara Yakamovich, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 86

9:00 AM

Using Crayfish to Control Zebra Mussel Populations

Paige Goote, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 62

9:00 AM

Using GIS to Analyze Active Tectonics in the Lake Trichonis Region of Greece

Jacqueline Bussey, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC29

9:00 AM

Using GIS to Analyze Sand Dune Volumes in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Tiffany Hackett, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC67

9:00 AM

Using GIS to Predict Copper Deposits Associated with the Keweenawan Rift System

Adam Mulling, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 77

9:00 AM

What Happens When Molecules Collide? (Measurement of a Pressure-Broadening Coefficient)

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

Kirkhof Center KC17

9:00 AM

When Death Looms...Go Top Shelf: The Effect of Mortality Salience on Consumers Desire for High Status Products

Erin Haley, Grand Valley State University
Chelsea Atzinger, Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center KC14

9:00 AM

Woodrow Wilson's Personality and His Struggles Over the League of Nations

Lauren Longo, Grand Valley State University

Henry Hall Atrium 29

9:00 AM

Disbanding the Myths of Green Chemistry

Ross Harmon, Grand Valley State University
Adam Taylor, Grand Valley State University
Patrick Feurstein, Grand Valley State University

KC99

12:00 PM