More than 100 Honors students presented their individual Honors: Independent {GH401} undergraduate research projects via oral presentations (April 25-26) and printed poster sessions (April 27 – 29) in the Library Events Area.
GH 401 is intended to:
Provide students with a significant research experience
Enable students to demonstrate proficiency at research
Culminate the Honors College curriculum, linking elements of the Honors coursework with students’ larger degree program and/or interests.
Prepare students for professional writing, presentation and research activities and/or for graduate or professional school requirements.
Full Schedule here and here. Honors College will post additional information. See additional Library Blog entries.
Selected posters from Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 will be displayed in the Library on the 2nd and Lower Level display cases across from the north elevator.
Jadelyn Barnhart (Biology): Enduring a Pandemic: COVID-19 and Its Impact on DentistryTaylor Borden (Biology): Alteration of Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase Enzymatic Activities by PeroxynitrateDakota Brown (Health Sciences): Diabetes in Disadvantaged Populations: The Relationship Between Diabetes and Low Socioeconomic StatusCaroline Elliott (Physical Education-Exercise Science): Applications of Aquatic Physical therapy to the Pediatric PopulationZoe Frey (Elementary Education): Protecting Our Students: A Teacher’s Role on Preventing and Reducing Low-Level ViolenceIan Garavalia (Architectural Engineering Technology): The Ever-Changing Industry: Architecture’s Role in SustainabilityKyle Hopple (Marketing): A Generational Gap: Social Media’s Affect on Consumer BehaviorJacob Mertl (Chemistry): Arithmetic to Artificial Intelligence: The Evolution of Computer CapabilitiesNathan Nelson (Finance): The Role and Implementation of Behavioral Finance in Financial Markets Using the Study of Investor PsychologyCarter Oye (Construction Management): Struggles of an Industry: How Pandemics and Recessions Affect the Construction IndustryDakota Pederson (Music Education-Instrumental): The Introverted Band Teacher: Strategies for Success with Learned SuggestionsLauren Ream (Mathematics Teaching): Widening the Gap: Women’s Experiences as Students of MathematicsDamia Rizwan (Psychology, Pre-Medicine): Mind, Body, and Soul: The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Attachment Styles, and Coping Strategies on Mental and Physical Health Outcomes in AdultsKatelyn Rusiniak (Biology and Chemistry): Water Quality of the Wabash River Using Biogeochemical Analysis and Biotic IndicatorsDerek Tester (Financial Services): Saving the Game: Impact of Implementing a Salary Cap Into Major League BaseballMakayla Triplett (Physical Education-Exercise Science): Massage Therapy and Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Applications and Benefits for Specific DisabilitiesSamantha Worden (Psychology): The Power of Police Interrogations in Wrongful Convictions
More than 100 Honors students presented their individual Honors: Independent {GH401} undergraduate research projects via oral presentations (April 25-26) and printed poster sessions (April 27 – 29) in the Library Events Area.
GH 401 is intended to:
Provide students with a significant research experience
Enable students to demonstrate proficiency at research
Culminate the Honors College curriculum, linking elements of the Honors coursework with students’ larger degree program and/or interests.
Prepare students for professional writing, presentation and research activities and/or for graduate or professional school requirements.
Full Schedule here and here. Honors College will post additional information. See additional Library Blog entries.
Selected posters from Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 will be displayed in the Library on the 2nd and Lower Level display cases across from the north elevator.
Payton Abbott (Biology): Palladium Catalyzed Couplings of Organotetrafluorosilicate Salts and Aryldiazonium SaltsShelby Bizik (Education): Political Interference in Education K-12: The Elephant in the RoomBenjamin Cox (Biology): Dental Anxiety: A Growing Fear in Dental PracticesDavid Cutler (History): A Deadly Game of Chess: Understanding Russian Aggression in UkraineChloe Dowell (Bachelor of Science): Loosen Up: The Effects of Myofascial Release vs. Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue MobilizationMadison Hagedorn (Architectural Engineering Technology): Light Up Your Life: Impacts of Lighting Design on Physical and Mental HealthBarbara Healy (Engineering-Civil Engineering): Net Zero Energy by 2050: Challenges Slowing the transition to Clean EnergyVictoria Hey (Communication Sciences and Disorders): Talking About Language: The Cognitive Benefits of Being BilingualCourtney Hoene (Biology and Chemistry): Big Cats, Big Problems: An Evaluation of Exotic Management (note: Hines Medalist)Kailey Howell (Baccalaureate Nursing): Mental Health and Academia: The Influence of Stress, Sleep, and Nutrition on Academic Performance in School-Age ChildrenEvan Kreil (History): Feel the Heat: The Effect of Climate Change on the National Park ServiceNicole Mehringer (Architectural Engineering Technology): Yes WOMEN Can: The Employment of Women in the Construction IndustrySara Morgan (Elementary Education): Effects of Student Home Lives on the ClassroomBrock Oxford (Finance): The Malicious Reality of Multi-Level Marketing Schemes: Fabricated Glamour and the Capitalization of Business IlliteracyGrace Rebber (Mathematics Teaching): Growth Mindset in Mathematics EducationColton Romine (Finance): The Ever-Inflating Balloon: An Investigation into the Pros and Cons of Student Debt and the Feasibility of Student Loan ForgivenessSamantha Rose (Biology): The Expanding Field of Forensic Microbiology and Its Uses TodayKelsey Sebastian (Education): The Effects of Extended Virtual Learning Due to COVID-19 on Education
More than 100 Honors students will present their individual Honors: Independent {GH401} undergraduate research projects via oral presentations and printed poster sessions in the Library Events Area. All are welcome to attend.
GH 401 is intended to:
Provide students with a significant research experience
Enable students to demonstrate proficiency at research
Culminate the Honors College curriculum, linking elements of the Honors coursework with students’ larger degree program and/or interests.
Prepare students for professional writing, presentation and research activities and/or for graduate or professional school requirements.
Presentation and Digital Poster grades are based on the following criteria:
Content: Sophistication, depth of analysis
Structure: Organization of content—Verbal and visual
Clarity: Research and results communicated to layperson
Virtual Posters are also displayed on ISU TV in Pickerl Hall
Oral Presentations {Monday and Tuesday}
Session 1: Monday, April 25 • 9:00AM—9:50AM
(9:00AM) Introduction
(9:10AM) Julia Herrera, Management: Managing Change: Effects of Organizational Change in a Business/Organization
(9:20AM) Hailey Ogan, Psychology; Sports Management: Effects of Covid-19 on Fitness, Nutrition, and Mental Health
(9:30AM) Mitchell Radcliff, Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Chip in the Blue Shield: Understanding & Combating PTSD Within Policing
(9:40AM) Anna Schroeder, Elementary Education: Public vs Private Schools in the United States: An In-Depth Analysis of the Ideal System
Session 2: Monday, April 25 • 2:00AM—2:50PM
(2:00PM) Introduction
(2:10PM) Jaden Day, Coordinated Dietetics: Dietary Supplements: Good or Bad?
(2:20PM) Samantha Gates, Communication Sciences and Disorders: Language Poverty: Low Socioeconomic Status Effects on Child Language Development
(2:30PM) Annabel Groeger, Criminal Justice; Psychology: Who Watches the Watchmen? Increasing Police Accountability Through Technology
(2:40PM) Morgan McCann, Communication Sciences and Disorders: Speech Language Pathology and its ties to Sensory Processing Disorder
Session 3: Tuesday, April 26 • 9:00AM—10:00AM
(9:00AM) Introduction
(9:10AM) Gage Atwood, Political Science; Legal Studies: Supreme Court Decision Making: How the Other Three Branches and Society are of Influence
(9:20AM) Andrew Beddow, Political Science: Nation in Peril: How the 2020 Election has Affected Democracy
(9:30AM) Kearsten Dardeen, Communication Sciences and Disorders: A Look into Down Syndrome: Effects on Language, Brain Development, & Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
(9:40AM) Chloe George, Exercise Science: Therapeutic Cupping in Day-to-Day Life
(9:50AM) Aravis Lynd, Elementary Education: From Outcast to Special Needs: The Role of Special Education in the American School System
Session 4: Tuesday, April 26 • 2:00PM—4:00PM
(2:00PM) Introduction
(2:10PM) Dalton Beddow, Criminology and Criminal Justice: Combatting the Drug Problem: The Dilemma of the Long-Lasting Drug Crisis
(2:20PM) Moses Bovenschen, Psychology: Gender Differences in the Beliefs of Same-Sex Platonic Intimacy in Friendship
(2:30PM) Daijon Collins, Marketing: The Landscape of America through the MCU
(2:40PM) Ryan Figg, Manufacturing Engineering Technology: Industry 4.0: The Future for Manufacturing in America
(2:50PM) Natalie Johnson, Criminology: Police Use of Excessive Force
(3:00PM) Jabrea Jones, Business Management; Political Science: The Evolution of the Natural Hair Movement and the Perception of Natural Hair in Media and Reality
(3:10PM) Cara Lawrence, Computer Engineering Technology: Technology Saves Lives: Wearable Sensors in Healthcare
(3:20PM) Daniel Maas, Professional Aviation Flight Technology: The Biggest Threat in Aviation: The Curse of Complacency
(3:30PM) Abigail Richardt, Elementary Education: Education Abroad: An Analysis of the Educational Systems Across the Globe
(3:40PM) Luke Marchino, Mathematics: Sports Analytics: A Dive into the Impact of Data Analysis on Sports Organizations
(3:50PM) Ethan Spears, Civil Engineering Technology: The Water Crisis, Civil Engineering, and Climate Change
Poster Presentations {Wednesday – Friday}
Session 1: Wednesday, April 27 • 9:00AM—11:00AM
Peyton Abbott, Biology: Palladium Catalyzed Couplings of Organotetrafluorosilicate Salts and Aryldiazonium Salts
Benjamin Cox, Biology: Dental Anxiety: A Growing Fear in Dental Practices
Madison Hagedorn, Architectural Engineering Technology: Light up your Life: Impacts of Lighting Design on Physical and Mental Health
Courtney Hoene, Biology and Chemistry: Big Cats, Big Problems: An Evaluation of Exotic Management
Kailey Howell, Baccalaureate Nursing: Mental Health and Academia: The Influence of Stress, Sleep and Nutrition on Academic Performance in School-Age Children
Evan Kreil, History: Feel the Heat: The Effect of Climate Change on the National Park Service
Nicole Mehringer, Architectural Engineering Technology: Yes WOMEN Can: The Employment of Women in the Construction Industry
Sara Morgan, Elementary Education: Effects of Student Home Lives on the Classroom
Brock Oxford, Finance: The Malicious Reality of Multi-Level Marketing Schemes: Fabricated Glamour and the Capitalization of Business Illiteracy
Colton Romine, Finance: The Ever-Inflating Balloon: An Investigation into the Pros and Cons of Student Debt and the Feasibility of Student Loan Forgiveness
Samantha Rose, Biology: The Expanding Field of Forensic Microbiology and its Uses Today
Kelsey Sebastian, Education: The Effects of Extended Virtual Learning due to COVID-19 on Education
Session 2: Wednesday, April 27 • 1:00PM—3:00PM
Shelby Bizik, Education: Political Interference in Education K-12: The Elephant in the Room
David Cutler, History: A Deadly Game of Chess: Understanding Russian Aggression in Ukraine
Chloe Dowell, Bachelor of Science: Loosen Up: The Effects of Compressive Myofascial Release vs. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Barbara Healy, Engineering—Civil Engineering: Net Zero Energy by 2050: Challenges Slowing the Transition to Clean Energy
Victoria Hey, Communication Sciences and Disorders: Talking About Language: The Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual
Grace Rebber, Mathematics Teaching: Growth Mindset in Mathematics Education
Session 3: Thursday, April 28 • 9:00AM—11:00AM
Olivia Carpenter, Psychology: Connection Causing Disconnect: Social Media’s Impact on the Human Brain
Brittanie Farrington, Baccalaureate Nursing: Molecular Diagnostics and Sepsis: A Possible Solution to the Diagnostic Problem
Hannah Hunzinger, Applied Medicine: “Nice to Know” : Significance of Anatomical Variations, Teaching Modalities, and Innovative Awareness
Aubree James, Business Management: Right and Wrong: An Analysis of Ethical Decision Making and Financial Oversight in Nonprofit Organizations
Hannah Jones, Exercise Science: Adverse Childhood Experiences: How ACEs Affect a Future
Damia Rizwan, Psychology:
Taylor McMullen, Recreational Therapy: Plant-Based Nutrition: A Reliable Treatment Option for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Mikenzy Stanley, Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation: Concussions in Youth Sports: A Problem with a Possible Solution
Luke Summerlot, Financial Services: Exploring the Possibility of High School Financial Literacy Education Mandates
Mallory Wilson, Chemistry: Under Pressure: Exploring the Role of Science Anxiety in Chemistry & Physics Education
Rachel Zimmerman, Dietetics: The Impact of Socioeconomic Disparities on a Minority Woman’s Choice to Breastfeed in the United States
Session 4: Thursday, April 28 • 1:00PM—3:00PM
Alaina Abegg, Mathematics: User Warning: Influences of Social Media Algorithms
Katherine Auer, Baccalaureate Nursing: Back to Basics: Managing Type 1 Diabetes with the Ketogenic Diet
Dustin Bayer, Architectural Engineering Technology: The Cause and Effect of the Suburban Dream
William Cain, Aviation Management: Ground Pollution at Public Airports
Hannah Collins, Mathematics Teaching: Transitioning to Common Core State Standards: CCSS and the Effect on Mathematics
Lilian Cooper, Psychology & Human Development and Family Science: How Parents Impact the Quality of Partner Relationships: Comparing Sexual Orientations
Justice Gabbard, Baccalaureate Nursing: Analysis of Mental Illnesses Amongst College Students
Hannah Ketchum, Anthropology: Mapping Patterns of Exchange: A Preliminary Study of Obsidian Artifact Distributions in Quiechapa, Oaxaca using ArcGIS
Alexis Osowski, Baccalaureate Nursing: Overmedicated America: Polypharmacy and the Dangers of Downstream Thinking in Healthcare
Arica Pate, Anthropology: Societal Structures: What Can We Learn From the Great Apes?
Macy Rademaker, Psychology: Manipulating Memories: Reconstructive Memory and its Influences on Memory Error
Ellen Rice, Baccalaureate Nursing: Bringing Awareness: Infant Mortality in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Session 5: Friday, April 29 • 9:00AM—11:00AM
Jadelyn Barnhart, Biology: Enduring a Pandemic: COVID-19 and its Impact on Dentistry
Taylor Borden, Biology: The Effect of RONS on Leukotrine A4 Hydrolase
Dakota Brown, Health Sciences: Diabetes in Disadvantaged Populations: The Relationship Between Diabetes and Low Socioeconomic Status
Zoe Frey, Elementary Education: Protecting Our Students: A Teacher’s Role on Preventing and Reducing Low-Level Violence
Tiffany Gates, Marketing: Investigating Academia: Evidence of a Gender Pay Gap
Nardos Gebreyohannes, Psychology: Existentialism and Death Anxiety
Magdalyn McDonald, Psychology & Language Studies: Eating Disorders: The Secret Struggle
Nathan Nelson, Finance: The Role and Implementation of Behavioral Finance in Financial Markets using the Study of Investor Psychology
Lauren Ream, Mathematics Teaching: Widening the Gender Gap: Women’s Experiences as Students of Mathematics
Katelyn Rusiniak, Biology & Chemistry: Water Quality of the Wabash River using Biogeochemical Analysis and Biotic Indicators
Samantha Worden, Psychology: The Power of Police Interrogations in Wrongful Convictions
Session 6: Friday, April 29 • 1:00PM—3:00PM
Eleanor Blythe, Communication Sciences and Disorders: Frequently, Secretly: Identity Portrayed by Acoustic Features in Queer Country Music
Caroline Elliott, Physical Education—Exercise Science: Applications of Aquatic Physical Therapy to the Pediatric Population
Lauren England, Cybercriminology and Security Studies: Cybercriminology:An Analysis of Phishing Attacks
Kyle Hopple, Marketing: A Generational Gap: Social Media’s Affect on Consumer Behavior
Ian Garavalia, Architectural Engineering Technology: The Ever-Changing Industry: Architecture’s Role in Sustainability
Thomas May, Biology: Accelerate Change or Lose: What the United States Air Force is doing to further their Air Superiority
Jacob Mertl, Chemistry: Arithmetic to Artificial Intelligence: The Evolution of Computer Capabilities
Carter Oye, Construction Management: Struggles of an Industry: How Pandemics and Recessions Affect the Construction Industry
Dakota Pederson, Music Education—Instrumental: The Introverted Band Teacher: Strategies for Success with Learned Suggestions
Derek Tester, Financial Services: Saving the Game: Impact of Implementing a Salary Cap into Major League Baseball
Antonio Tamayo, Physics: An Investigation into Time-Resolved Magneto-Optics for Magnetic Materials
Makayla Triplett, Physical Education—Exercise Science: Massage Therapy and Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Applications and Benefits for Specific Disabilities