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PRESENTIONS MONDAY AND TUESDAY; POSTER SESSIONS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

The general public is invited! Please attend and interact with these senior and junior students who have been working on their project the entire fall semester. Check back on the blog and Library social media for photos of this year’s participants.

Teachers: Matt Bird; Greg Bierly

MONDAY NOVEMBER 29 – ORAL PRESENTATIONS

(9:00) Introduction

(9:10) Caleb Bryant, Communication—Media Studies: Game and Storytelling: A Historical and Cultural Investigation of Video Games as a Form of Storytelling

(9:20) Madison Doll, Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Effects of Music Therapy

(9:30) Marrionna Martin, Accounting: Investigation into Business Fraud Fighting Techniques

(9:40) Abigail Morgan, Criminology: Police Brutality Prevention: Training Changes, Community Policing, and Budget Changes

(9:50) Gurlal Pandher, Business: Future Capital: Investigation into the Legitimacy and Longevity of Cryptocurrency

(10:00) Evelyn Reed, Professional Aviation Flight Technology: The History and Future of the Aviation Pilot Shortage

(10:10) Nicholas Smith, PAFT/Aviation Management: The History of Aviation: an in-depth look

(10:20) Jada Watson, Psychology: The psychological effects of watching horror cinema

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30 – ORAL PRESENTATIONS

9:00—11:15AM

(9:00) Introduction
(9:10) Audrey Baker, Criminology: Effectiveness of Crisis Intervention Teams: Reducing the Mental Health Crises in Criminal Justice
(9:20) Mary Dembowski, Dietetics: The Relationship between Diet and the Immune System
(9:30) Lainey Gentrup, English Teaching: Gender Roles in Shakespeare
(9:40) Devynn Merriman, Sport Management: Invisible injury: the impact of concussions on the lives of collegiate and professional athletes
(9:50) Mackenzie Shaul, Psychology: Examining the Effectiveness of Group Counseling Within Schools: A Review of Literature
(10:00) Melina Tedrow, Marketing: Pregnancy and infradian rhythm: lack of research and effects of rhythm on pregnancy
(10:10) Mary Wenban, History: Covid-19 in Comparison to the Influenza Epidemic of 1918
(10:20) Madeline Williams, Marketing: Toxic households: Long-term effects and unintended consequences
(10:30) Trevor Williams, Operations and Supply Chain Management: Flexible Working: finding office success in home remedies

2:00-4:15

(2:00) Introduction
(2:10) Grace Davis, Biology: The Impact of Perfectionism and Anxiety Among College Students
(2:20) Katherine Gerren, Social Work: Trauma Informed Practices Within the Prison System
(2:30) Lucencee Jackson, Civil Engineering Technology: Low-carbon construction: Can carbon neutrality be achieved in commercial developments?
(2:40) Austin Nettrouer, Political Science: Implications of the War on Terror with a Taliban Controlled Afghanistan
(2:50) Dani Spring, Multidisciplinary studies—Social Justice and Sociology: Finding the Connection Between Capitalism and Racial Injustice
(3:00) Jessica Tevebaugh, Baccalaureate nursing: Unethical Medical Events Throughout History

POSTER SESSIONS Wednesday December 1

9:00—11:00AM

Sarah Acklin, Finance: A Greener World through Finance: Corporate Green Bonds
Austin Anderson, Professional Aviation Flight Technology: Human Factors Throughout Aviation
Elizabeth Baer, Accounting: Incentives for Sustainable Business Practices

Madelyn Brinkman, Criminology and Criminal Justice: Firearms and Toolmarks: Effects of NIBIN in the Criminal Justice System

Shelby Herrera, Baccalaureate nursing: Short Staffed: How an Already Growing Shortage is Impacted by Global Pandemic
Kamille Hollins, Criminology: Veterans Criminality and Mental Health
Katharine Jensen, Biology: Born Violent: MAOA Gene Deficiency and Aggressive Tendencies in Males
Evelyn McGuire, Biology & Chemistry: A screen to determine downstream target genes of the Forkhead/Fox transcription factor Jumeau
Jay Patel, Management: Rap your head around it: the benefits of hip hop music to mental health and the workout experience
Jenna Pearson, Communication: A Critical Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility
Harleigh Perry, Baccalaureate Nursing: Breast Cancer: The Importance of Screening, Prevention, and Public Education
MaKenzie Quissell, Finance: EOS: The Efficiency & Effectiveness when used within Corporations
Abigail Zila, Baccalaureate Nursing: Maternal Mortality: Overcoming the Challenges to Enhance Maternal Health

NOON – 2:00 PM

Joshua Brandle, Political Science: The Second Cold War: A Synopsis of US and Chinese Foreign Relations
Savannah Bridwell, Applied Medicine: Lower extremity injuries among female athletes: risks, causes, and prevention strategies
Trevor Cox, English Teaching: Inclusion and Racism in Children’s Literature: Why Teacher Book Choice Matters
Taylor Gephart, Applied Medicine: Physical Therapy: The Past, Present, and Future
Alexander Harris, Biology: Copper-Catalyzed Selective Reduction of Aldehydes and Ketone Using Disilane as a Terminal Reductant
Caitlin Lanning, English: Ruffled Feathers: A Look at the Environmental Crisis Through the Context of Literature
Kelsey Potts, Applied Medicine: The Ethical Considerations of Physician- Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
Madison Schanz, Chemistry & Pre-Medicine: The Demise of Coral Reefs and Their Potential for Rehabilitation

Timothy Stegall, Computer Science: The History of the Operating System: From Mainframes to Internet of Things

Isabel Weise, Art—Graphic Design: Printed Direct Mailing vs. Digital Direct Emailing: An Analysis of Effectiveness Based Upon the Terms of Attention, Retention, and Engagement
Rachel Winner, Psychology: Does romantic media consumption as a child affect relationship status as an adult

2:00-4:00 PM

Mia Cvengros, English: The Viability of the Legal Education System
Kalee Dunham, Interior Architectural Design: Designing mood: the psychological effects of color
Lauren Hemmen, Accounting & Finance: Gambling Addictions: Inside and Out
Janiya Hill, Applied Medicine: Ethical considerations: Inclusion of vulnerable populations in clinical trials and research
Elise Jerrels, Biology & Science Education: Shining a Light on Fluorescent and LED Bulbs and Their Impact on Individuals in Educational Settings
Cecilia Maue, Biology: Finding the Enhancers for the Branchless Genome
Hannah Pruemer, Public Health: Impact of exercise on Alzheimer’s Disease
Jacob Shaw, Engineering: The Environmental Impact of the Walt Disney World Company on Varying Scales
Benjamin Shepard, Aviation Management/ Unmanned Systems: Automating the Last Mile: How Unmanned Systems Can Modernize Logistics
Kayla Towle, Bachelor of Science: Behind the Bars of DNA: How the CSI Effect is Impacting the Legal System

POSTER SESSIONS Thursday December 2

9:00—11:00AM

Andrew Durbin, Biology: Effects of American Politics on Stem Cell Research
Noah Heim, Finance and Insurance & Risk Management: Social Inflation: Rising Tides in the Insurance Markets
Brooklyn Hey, Exercise Science: Welcoming Wellness: The Benefits of Physical Activity for the Workplace
Peyton Hochhalter, Communication: The Development of Social Media: What Does the Future Look Like?
Cale Kilian, Exercise Science: Importance of a Healthy Coach-Athlete Relationship in NCAA and Professional Sports
Logan Nemeth, Mechanical Engineering Technology: Influences of History and Government on the Mechanical Engineering Job Market
Alison Sanders, Political Science – Legal Studies: The Influence of Ronald Reagan’s Foreign Policy
Sydney Snyder, Exercise Science: Static Stretching: Its Place in Exercise, Athletic Performance, and Life
Conner Walts, Language Studies: Nos Non Abolere Ordo Lectionum: The History of the Historic Lectionary as Retained by the Lutheran Church
Faith Wheeler, Marketing: How Marketing Affects Society’s View of Proper Nutrition
Alexander Wright, Management: Student Athletes in the 21st Century: What Compensation Level is Appropriate?

NOON – 2:00PM

Jillian Allen, Management: Sudden Loss: Grieving and Overcoming
Holly Beber, Dietetics: Feel the burn: the impact of social media on popular diet culture
Heather Buckles, Baccalaureate nursing: Dangerous mythology: debunking misconceptions and untruths about sexual assault
Aleksas Dietzen, Baccalaureate nursing: Alzheimer’s disease: How Education can Improve Awareness
David Galligan, Pre-PA/Psychology: The Effect of Covid on Minority Groups
Tejas Kandharkar, Biology and Chemistry: Determining the Optimal Healthcare System for America: Comparing the Current American and Universal Healthcare Systems
Brady LaFayette, Professional Aviation Flight Technology: Sedentary Lifestyle and Fatigue as a Risk Factor to Airline Pilots
Garrett Maag, Biology: A Growing Population: The Consequences of Human Population Growth and Solutions to the Carrying Capacity Problem
Carla Morales, Cybercriminology & Security Studies: Modern Crime: Cyberstalking and its Role in the Digital Age
Mary Sebastian, Elementary Education: The Impact of Parental Involvement in Education
Erin Sweda, Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation: ACL Reconstruction: Best Therapeutic Modalities for Maximal Recovery

2:00PM—4:00PM

Rebekah Atkins, Special Education: Helping or Hurting: Ableism in Special Education
Kailey Bean, Communication: True Crime Genre in Media Productions: Why is it so Popular?
Marissa Coy, Recreation and Sports Management: Treatment Differences of Individuals with Mental and Physical Disabilities
Larissa Freeman, Legal Studies and Psychology: The Feminization of Psychology• Kendyl Garton, Biology: Behaviors and Genetics: Polymorphism in the White Throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis)
Jeremiah Hardig, Chemistry: The Importance of Conserving Helium
Adrienne Houmes, Textiles Apparel and Merchandising: Fashion Forecasting
Reece Hutchinson, Psychology: Hutchinson Creative Work: Subnivean
Jensen Margheim, Exercise Science: The Relationship between Resting Heart Rate and Maximal Oxygen Consumption
Elesa McDonald, Biology: Fomite Bacteria Characteristics and the Effectiveness of Autoclave Sterilization
Thomas Stucker, Finance and Economics: Cost Structures in American Commercial Banks: A Trend Analysis with Policy Considerations
Sarah Webster, Biology: The Role of Media on How the Public Perceives the Opioid Crisis

Follow the links to ISU’s Jobs listings site for information and application.

PT Temporary Technical Services Acquisitions Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: This position assists with projects in various areas within Technical Services (Acquisitions, Cataloging and Metadata, Government Documents, Inter-Library Loan or Processing) as needed. All activities performed in support of, in consultation with, and under the supervision of the Technical Services Department Chair. The Technical Services Department is a structural component of the Cunningham Memorial Library, led by the Dean of Library Services.

Vacancy Number: 21-00263

Indiana State University Employment Opportunities | Technical Services Acquisitions Assistant – Part-time, No Benefits (indstate.edu)

PT Temporary Art Collection Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Permanent Art Collection (PAC) Assistant will be responsible for the maintenance and display of the artwork around campus. They will install and de-install artwork in campus buildings and the public artwork on campus grounds. They will use professional art handling procedures to move, inventory, audit, conserve, clean, exhibit, frame, document, and other actives involving artwork and artwork storage areas. They will help to maintain inventory, condition, and loan reports. They will assist various campus employees, researchers, and vendors access the art collection while maintaining its safety and security, ensuring its accessibility into the future. They will perform these duties in assistance to the Curator and be solely responsible in their performance in the curator’s absence. They will also perform other departmental duties as required.

Vacancy Number: 21-00267

Indiana State University Employment Opportunities | Art Collection Assistant – Part-time, No Benefits (indstate.edu)

Full Time Administrative Assistant III-Admin Office

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides support in specific areas to both the Dean and the Associate Dean of the Library. Serves as back-up to the other administrative staff as needed. Serves as initial staff contact with visitors/callers to the Administrative Office. Assists Associate Dean with Facilities matters. Primary support for all payroll in the library. Serves as the library’s liaison to Student Employment Programs. Assists librarians with record keeping and scheduling.

Vacancy Number: 21-00286

Indiana State University Employment Opportunities | Administrative Assistant III (indstate.edu)