Visual and Performing Arts
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learning Advanced Technique and Tone Concepts through Unconventional Sources
Amanda J. Mayo
Mentor:
Rebecca Meador, Music
During the months of June and July, 2007, I had the good fortune of negotiating a recording contract
with a Midwest publishing company. The company asked me to record a CD for one of their popular
elementary books. This CD would, in turn, be published as a CD/book bundle. The company
president requested that I record a master that would include the popular elementary tunes with piano
accompaniment and then accompaniment alone. During the course of my work, I began to understand
in more depth the imperfections and inconsistencies that I had been pursuing during my clarinet
studies. Therefore, it is through my work with these elementary-based tunes that I gained a deeper
knowledge of air support, tone production, intonation, consistency of articulation/timbre/style, and
range of dynamics. In this presentation I will perform three excerpts from the book that demonstrate
some of these inconsistencies. Following each I will mention solutions and perform them once more
with those solutions.
Greek Musical Ideas in Shakespeare's Writings
Jaime Lea Ellison
Mentor:
Ann Marie Snook, Music
"Music oft hath such a charm to make bad good," quoted from William Shakespeare's play Measure
for Measure, is indicative of the importance that he assigned to music in relation to the universe, life,
and work. While still remaining complementary to the text and drama of the plays, music furthered
the dramatic purpose of nearly all of Shakespeare's works. Shakespeare had a belief in the healing and
transformational power of music, and also in music's ability to "tame the savage beast." This was a
driving force in the use of music in his dramatic works, and provides a thematic unity among some of
these compelling songs. This presentation will provide a brief exploration into the different musical
conventions that were utilized in Shakespeare's plays.
"Mary's Songs": A Compositional Journey Through the Life of Christ
Kasandra Lee Williams
Shannon Coffman, violin
Christina Craig, cello
Cindy Strait, piano
Mentor:
Mentor: Ann Marie Snook, Music
This presentation will highlight my experience in composing a song cycle for my senior voice recital
at Washburn University on April 5, 2008. I will discuss the process of composing "Mary's Songs",
pieces which speak of the life of Christ as viewed through the eyes of Mary, His mother. Through my
failures, and my successes, I will explain the compositional journey I took as I developed this set of
songs. The presentation will be followed by a performance of the cycle "Mary's Songs" which include
the pieces "Lullaby," "Quiet," and "Hope."
L'Histoire Du Soldat: "A Dynamic Look"
Alex P. Wise
Anthony Roth - Clarinet
William Brubaker - Bassoon
Jakub Rostik - Trumpet
Philip Sanders - Trombone
Theodore Musick - Percussion
Shannon Coffman - Violin
Carrie Drexler - String Bass
Mentor:
Norman Gamboa, Music
Written in 1918 by Igor Stravinsky, L'Histoire Du Soldat innovated the use of the chamber ensemble.
For seven instrumentalists, this piece features a host of 20th century techniques including mixed
meter, multiple percussion, extended instrumental techniques, and neo-classical harmony. Originally
to be performed with narrator, dancer, and actors this piece revolutionized how musical theatre
was perceived. With its unique orchestration and high difficulty, the piece is always played with a
conductor. The non standard combination of instruments provides a unique sound and challenge
to both the performers and the conductor wishing to enrich their chamber repertoire and challenge
themselves musically. This presentation will feature four select movements from the work with
insights into its creation, innovation, and importance to the musical community.
French Impressionism in Music and Art: Maurice Ravel's String Quartet and Its Parallels
with Impressionistic Visual Art
Samuel Cho
Shannon Marie Coffman
Sarah G. McQuere
Manuel E. Tabora
Mentor:
Larisa Elisha, Music
We will compare and contrast Maurice Ravel's String Quartet with impressionistic art. A French
composer at the turn of the 20th century, much of Ravel's music is considered to be in the
impressionistic style of music. We will examine how Ravel's impressionistic music relates to the
impressionistic art of that time. The presentation will conclude in a performance of portions of Ravel's
String Quartet in F major.
The Headwaters of the Mississippi
Maxwell A. Frederickson
Mentor:
Penelope Weiner, Theatre
"The Headwaters of the Mississippi" is a short scene involving two young adults on summer vacation.
As they drive to the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca State Park, Minnesota, they
encounter some personal and technical difficulties.
Icing on the Cake
Michael E. Scott
Mentor:
Penelope Weiner, Theatre
"Icing on the Cake" is a monologue.
Modern Communication
R. Gregory Krumins
Mentor:
Penelope Weiner, Theatre
This is a comedic scene about a relationship conversation between two teenagers over the phone.
Thematically, it focuses the disconnection of communication between the children in the modern era.
Reaching For It
Andrew B. Brown
Mentor:
Penelope Weiner, Theatre
This is a dramatic monologue written for a man in his middle adulthood. It is set in a modern office.
The piece focuses on Erikson's psychosocial theory of human development and the stage known as
middle adulthood. Generativity versus stagnation is the conflict. This is a look inside the thoughts of
one man who has failed to achieve a sense of productivity, and is experiencing stagnation first hand.
The piece allows the audience to hear the internal dialog of the character. It invites the audience to
evaluate their own accomplishments and limitations, recognize their choices. Hopefully allowing
them to identify changes they can make to avoid feeling like victims of life's circumstances. The
character in this monologue is encountering an obstacle within him. He is actually negotiating with
himself to try and resolve the conflict he feels.
Oral Presentations
1:30 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
Climate Change Policy: An Overview
Rachael Anne. Savage
Mentor:
Chris Hamilton, Political Science - Geography
The scientific consensus of the increased greenhouse effect through anthropogenic sources has led
to action in multiple government systems. This presentation will provide an overview of current
policy found in the European Union, state and local efforts in the United States, and proposed Federal
legislation and analysis.
The Threat to Civil Liberties During Times of War and National Emergency
Jessica A. Brunken
Ryan C. Miller
Mentor:
David Freeman, Political Science - Geography
Some civil liberties have taken a back to seat since the War on Terror has begun. The government is
repeating mistakes they made in the past, including engaging in activities deemed as unconstitutional.
The Infiltration of Marxism into Feminism: A Comparative Analysis of Karl Marx and
Nancy Hartsock
Kevin J. Mullinix
Mentor:
David Freeman, Political Science - Geography
Karl Marx is one the most discussed, controversial, and often misunderstood political theorists
in history. His writings have been the subject of great debate and analysis for over one hundred
years. Marxist ideas and concepts have been employed by numerous governments, rebellions, and
revolutions. In this particular examination of Karl Marx, his works will be analyzed in comparison
to the writings of Nancy Hartsock. Hartsock employs a Marxist approach to analyzing society and
primarily, the role of women in society. This valuable comparison will assist in comprehending the
depth of Marx's works as it demonstrates one modern attempt of applying Marxist concepts to society.
Residency Restrictions for Sexual Offenders: A Policy Based on Emotion and not Results
Kevin J. Mullinix
Mentor:
Steven Cann, Political Science - Geography
In an attempt to deter sexual crimes against children, states have begun passing legislation which
prohibits sexual offenders from living near schools, daycares, bus stops, and parks. By 2006, twenty-one
states had passed such laws. The purpose of this study was to thoroughly examine this issue and
determine whether or not residency restrictions for sexual offenders are an effective tool of deterring
sexual crime. An analysis of data compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Crime in the
United States (1995-2006), found no relationship between the number of arrests for sexual crimes in
states with the policy and states without the policy.
An Analysis of the Relationship Between Federal and Confederal Political Systems
Ryan S. Robinson
Mentor:
Dmitri Nizovtsev, School of Business
This paper seeks to analyze the relationship between federal and confederal systems of governance
using the tools of game theory. Special attention will be paid to the tendency of confederacy to shift to
other forms of governance, either dissolving or Federalizing.
The Basis for Secular Education
Stephen Edward Young
Mentor:
David Freeman, Political Science - Geography
This paper is an examination of the origin and evolution of public schools in America. Originally
intended to "domesticate the working class for participation in the civic life of the American
republic," non-secular, public education had two goals: to teach the unskilled how to read and write,
and to teach morality - specifically, Christian morality. How these functions evolved came to have
a profound impact on the direction of public schools in America. Considering the supposed secular
nature of public education today, the questions to be asked are these: did a non-secular approach to
public education function? If it did not, why? Finally, how should we as a society address the question
of secular or non-secular public education today?
Remonstrants: The Lost Women of the Suffrage Movement
Mikale Marie Burcher
Lydia C. Parker
Mentor:
Rachel Goossen, History
There have been many great struggles throughout history. Often, it seems as though only the victors
are later remembered. Those who failed in their purpose are often lost to those who study history. That
is why we've chosen to focus on the forgotten women of the American suffrage movement, the anti-
suffragists. Our presentation includes an interactive portion with the audience. We will present first-
hand materials from this time period to help our audience understand the thinking and perspectives of
American women who opposed suffrage rights in the early 20th century, as well as the reactions they
received from suffrage activists.
A Review of Research Concerned with Improving Communication Skills among Children
with Autism
Ashley Dawn Ard
Mentor:
Michael J. McGuire, Psychology
Autism is a challenging developmental disorder characterized by "complex problems with social
interaction, language, emotion, cognition, motor, and sensory abilities" (Greenspan & Wieder, 2006,
p. 3). The disorder has interested researchers as to why some children with autism have difficulty
communicating. With advancements in research and the completion of interventions to increase
social interaction among children with autism, a better understanding of the disorder is gradually
progressing. A review of the literature indicates that performing interventions and early screenings
focused on social skills of children with autism result in a decrease of inappropriate behaviors. The
reviewed research also concludes that society needs to be more knowledgeable about the disorder.
Increased education about the deficit will also help children with autism improve social skills.
Pet Ownership and Empathy
Melissa K. Eldridge
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
This study determined whether pet ownership affects empathy in humans. Previous research done in
this area has often had conflicting results. A 1990 study by Robert Poresky showed that just owning a
pet did not increase empathy, but that having a strong bond with a pet as a child did. However a 2000
study done by Elizabeth Paul showed that human directed empathy did not increase as Poresky had
claimed, but that animal directed empathy did. This study takes a comprehensive approach and ties
pet ownership and pet bonding to both human directed and animal directed empathy.
Unique Characteristics of Pennsylvania German in Lyndon, Kansas
Michael R. DeHaven
Mentor:
Gabriele Lunte, Modern Languages
In May, 2001 ten families moved from Kentucky and formed a new Amish-Mennonite community
near Lyndon, Kansas, which created a new Pennsylvania German speech island in Kansas. In the
summer of 2007, several dialect interviews were conducted in the community. Spoken samples of
the dialect were recorded using questionnaires designed for linguistic analysis. Free-speech samples
of stories, songs, and picture descriptions were also collected and informants were asked about
their backgrounds and their impressions of Pennsylvania German usage within the community. The
samples were then analyzed to discover unique characteristics of the dialect and evidence of change
or decline in the dialect. While the community itself is growing, use of the dialect among members
is clearly declining. I will present data showing various characteristics of the dialect as compared to
standard German, differences in usage between informants, and factors contributing to the dialects
decline within the community.
Conforming to Established Patterns of Hopewellian Design: Analysis of Pottery
Decorations from the Miller Site (14WY8)
Jeffrey R. Spencer
Mentor:
Margaret Wood, Sociology - Anthropology
The Miller Site (14WY8) is a prehistoric archaeological site located on a tributary of Little Turkey
Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The few publications of the site conclude that it shows evidence
of a distinctive set of archaeological traits that resembles the Hopewell cultures of the eastern
United States approximately between 500 B.C. into the early centuries A.D. My research focuses
on analyzing decorative motifs on pottery by which I was able to identify stylistic similarities
between the pottery created by the occupants of the Miller site and pottery created by the Hopewell
populations to the east. This research is significant because it begins to demonstrate the relationship
between prehistoric people during a time of increased social and technological changes, which include
the adoption of agricultural food production.
Investigating the Effects of High Carbon Dioxide (CO2) on Radish Morphology and
Anatomy
John M. Deeter
Mentor:
Vic Landrum, Biology
Recent studies have shown that the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere have risen to
380ppm or higher, a huge increase over the level found prior to the Industrial Revolution (260ppm).
The organisms most impacted by this increase in CO2 are plants, which absorb CO2 from the air and
incorporate the carbons of CO2 molecules into sugars and starches. Some projections show future
CO2 levels to be even higher. Results show that there was no statistically differences in stem length
between the two treatments (p=0.07), although the alpha value was close enough to significance to
indicate that, perhaps with a greater number of seedlings, significance might be achieved. Anatomical
sections of roots, stems, and leaves are still being examined for anatomical differences.
Stupid Security
Francis E. Finley
Mentor:
Dave Depue, Office, Legal, & Technology
This is a study into business rules designed to enhance computer security that have both a negative
impact on the business they are intended to protect, with additional negative consequences. This
research explores rules intended to make systems more secure. However once human business
functions are entered into the equation, the outcomes are drastically changed from those intended.
Women in Radical Movements (late 1960s - early 1970s)
Annaleigh Elizabeth Curtis
Mentor:
Rachel Goossen, History
While women have been politically involved for ages, there was a marked increase in radical
involvement by women in movements across the United States. My presentation explores the general
move to radicalize, as well as the involvement of two specific women: Bernadine Dohrn and Angela
Davis.
Genomic Analysis of Allergenic and Related Plants
Kimberlynn S. Lockhart
Mentor:
Janice Barton, Chemistry
In a continuation of Matthew Puderbaugh's research, giant ragweed, Ambrosia trifida, was extracted
using a similar technique. The recovered DNA was subjected to randomly amplified polymorphic
DNA-polymerase chain reaction (RAPD-PCR) to observe the DNA PCR profile. The resulting
DNA profile will be used to compare giant ragweed to other common plants. The experiments were
conducted varying the conditions for PCR reactions using the extracted DNA and six random primers.
All except Primer 4 exhibited results; Primer 2 illustrated the best DNA profile compared to the other
primers. Overall, my results were reproducible and consistent with Matthew Puderbaugh's. In the
future, this reproducible protocol can be used to attempt distinguishing the DNA of giant ragweed
from other common allergenic and non- allergenic plants.
Rhetoric or Reality?: An Analysis of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's Policies
Lacey R. Keller
Mentor:
Jennifer Ball, School of Business
In 1979 a group of Nicaraguans, led by Daniel Ortega, revolted against their government. The ideas
and the leader behind the revolution were often called socialist, leftist, and Marxist. Almost 30 years
later, Ortega won election to the presidency; world leaders have voiced their concerns about his past
as an alleged Marxist radical along with his believed allegiances to Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro.
This paper analyzes the rhetoric and policies of Ortega from the 1980s to present to determine if his
views are socialist, leftist, and Marxist or if global perceptions are more shaped by the media and
Ortega and disassociated with policies.
Where Do We Hunt for Ichabods? - A Study Using Time Series Forecasting Methods
Brandy M. Mann
Mentor:
Bill Gahnstrom, Mathematics & Statistics
This project investigates trends in the numbers of graduating high school seniors in the geographic
areas currently targeted by Washburn University, to see whether these trends could play a significant
role in explaining recent declines in enrollment at Washburn University and perhaps assist in
adjusting recruitment strategies. After locating, collecting and interpreting relevant data, I investigated
forecasting models of the data through both time series forecasting and regression analysis to
determine which models were appropriate, what trends they forecasted, whether these forecasts could
be used to explain the decline in new student enrollment, and whether the models' forecasts could be
used to help Washburn recruiters.
Conceal and Carry Among the States: A Before and After Study
Andrea R. Chancey
Mentor:
Steve Cann, Political Science - Geography
In this study, I analyze state conceal and carry laws based on the violent and property crime rates of
their respective states both before and after the passage of the law. I wanted to know if the passage
of such a law actually does what it is intended to do (i.e., the reduction of crime rates). I gathered
data for each state, which included the year the law was passed, the level of issuance of the permit
for that law, the population, the violent crime rates before and after the passage, and the property
crime rates before and after the passage. Based on this information, I was able to determine that
when a state passed a conceal and carry law, the effect was a decrease in both violent crime rates and
property crime rates. The type of law passed, whether it be shall issue or may issue, resulted in no real
difference. Therefore, the purpose of the laws were realized, meaning that they did what they were
intended to do.
Judicial Theater: On the Use of Narratives in Legal Proceedings
Daniel A. Usera
Mentor:
David Freeman, Political Science - Geography
This paper reviews the Story Model proposed by Pennington and Hastie (1991) which demonstrates
how jurors make sense of the facts presented in a legal proceeding via narratives, and how attorneys
use narrative-style approaches to their advantage.
The Conclusion of Welsh Independence: The Reigns of Llywelyn the Great and Llywelyn
the Last
Shanna M. Bruce
Mentor:
Thomas Prasch, History
This historiography focuses on thirteenth century Wales and the two men who ruled the northern
territory of Gwynedd: Llywelyn ap Iorwerth and his grandson, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd. Both men
played a vital role in Welsh and English politics, and spent much of their lives holding off English
invasions of Wales. Llywelyn ap Iorwerth earned the title Llywelyn the Great after his prowess in
battle and stable reign. However, his grandson Llywelyn ap Gruffydd was the only Welsh prince ever
given the title "Prince of Wales" by the English monarchy and ruled over the northern territory of
Gwynedd and much of southern Wales. Ultimately, English conquest proved too strong. England's
Edward I defeated the Welsh, and their Prince Llywelyn the Last, died in battle for his kingdom's
sovereignty. A triumph and an end, the thirteenth century was indeed the conclusion of Welsh
independence.
Protestant Preachers and Enlightened Politicians: How Religion Shaped the Relationship
Between Church and State at the American Founding
Jennifer L. Mills
Mentor:
Alan Bearman, History
This is a historiography on the relationship between church and state in America, with special
attention to how historians have, or have not, credited religion as a primary shaper of the separation
clause. First, it briefly traces the field of church and state studies at the American founding. Second,
it discusses the four primary men to whom historians attribute the separation of church and state
in America, and how this emphasis has shaped American understanding of church-state relations.
Finally, the historiography pushes for further research on religious figures who influenced the
relationship between church and state at the American founding.
Carry A. Nation: Her Influences Upon the Nation Through Kansas
Richard E. Anderson
Mentor:
Rachel Goossen, History
Known as "Mother Nation" to those she helped, Carry A. Nation worked with the Women's Christian
Temperance Union. At first, she worked within the law to close down saloons in Medicine Lodge
and other communities. In June of 1900, a voice in a dream inspired her to use different tactics. The
voice told her to take something in her hand, throw it at saloons and smash them. Without the vote as
a means of making changes in society, many female reformers resorted to other such methods to get
their message across. Nation once said, "You refused me the vote and I had to use a rock."
Providing a Voice for Those Unable to Speak for Themselves: A Historiography of the
Three Famous Murders within the Civil Rights Movement
Danielle J. Van Laeys
Mentor:
Kerry Wynn, History
The Civil Rights Movement was a brilliant combination of social and political accomplishments,
however many people involved in the Civil Rights Movement did not live to see the movement come
to fruition. Historians focused their writing on people, policies, and events, yet historians generally
ignore the sacrifices the common person made for the Civil Rights Movement to succeed. Historians
generally overlook people like Emmett Till, the three civil rights workers killed in Mississippi, and the
four girls bombed in the Birmingham church, whose deaths resulted in a change of momentum for the
Civil Rights Movement. Most historians write little about these sacrifices, or ignore them completely
instead choosing to focus on a different aspect of the movement.
Journalist or Just Another Pretty Face: Women in Journalism and the Role Appearance
Plays
ReAnne R. Utemark
Mentor:
Maria Raicheva-Stover, Mass Media
Women have become a force in the many branches of journalism. However, on American television
broadcast news, it seems as if most female journalists are undervalued. They are dressed in clothing
that is revealing, as opposed to professional like their male counterparts. Are anchorwomen supposed
to be journalists or just another pretty face? The discussion and research of this concept would yield
a greater understanding of American media, which plays a huge role worldwide. The media plays
a leadership role in many aspects. In the age of instantaneous and constant information, media in
individual countries influences and informs people outside of its own boarders. The people who are
the face of journalism also play a special leadership role.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) and Common Sense: A Call For Independence and Revolution
Ryan L. Watson
Mentor:
Alan Bearman, History
Author Thomas Paine (1737-1809) wrote a forty-seven page pamphlet titled Common Sense, which
advanced the cause of the American Revolution, changed American history and crystallized a debate
that had occurred in North America for nearly a decade. What became clear to Americans after
reading Common Sense that to truly obtain their liberty, they had to move from verbal debate to a
physical war against the world's best army.
A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: A Comparison of Franklin and Madison Uniting
Behind the American Identity
Rebecca Donne Briggs
Mentor:
Alan Bearman, History
The leaders of the Revolutionary generation possessed the intelligence and dedication needed
for the creation of a government that maintained independence from Great Britain. The Articles
of Confederation threatened this independence because of the internal aggression among states.
Benjamin Franklin and James Madison were two founding fathers that helped create the centralized
government that ultimately rectified this problem. Franklin was the oldest delegate that attended
the Constitutional Convention, while James Madison was one of the youngest. Although Franklin
had more experience than Madison, both men contributed their knowledge and intellect to the most
important document created in American history-the Constitution of the United States.
Throwing a Curve: Hap Dumont and His National Baseball Congress
Brandon K. Wentz
Mentor:
Alan Bearman, History
In 1931 a Wichita businessman, Raymond "Hap" Dumont, set about realizing his dream, to create
a baseball league like none other. He wanted to create a league in which the players and fans both
would be tested and amused by frequent changes to the most basic rules, such as which direction to
run the bases, that would bring a new life to baseball. What started out as a state-wide league in 1931,
slowly evolved into one of the largest amateur sporting events in the nation. His impact was not only
felt by the people of Wichita, but the entire nation. In 1935 Leroy "Satchel" Paige, later a major force
in both the Negro and Major Leagues played in a national championship game 12 years before Jackie
Robinson would make his professional debut. Since then numerous other greats of the game including
Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire have made their way through the National Baseball Conference's
annual tournaments held still in the modern era in Wichita.
The Inquisition of Ferdinand and Isabella
Carmen E. Henderson
Mentor:
Kerry Wynn, History
This project is a historiography examining the available sources regarding the Spanish Inquisition in
the second half of the 15th century, commonly referred to as the Modern Inquisition.
Diplomats and Dirty Little Secrets: The United States and the Dirty War in Argentina
Julia K. Bond
Mentor:
Kim Morse, History
A United States Embassy employee wrote to his friends at the United States State Department saying,
"Argentina is the only country in the world where you are safe in the streets, but not in your home."
Harris and many others in Buenos Aires during the military dictatorship feared disappearance at the
hands of the government. The purpose of this presentation is to reconstruct the hidden story of the
United States' reasons for assisting the military dictatorship in Argentina. The United States supported
the Argentine military dictatorship because they believed a true communist threat existed in the
Southern Cone, the Red Scare brought about preparation for World War III, and the United States had
its attention focused elsewhere and thus did not gain reliable information on Argentina.
Pequot Land Rights: A Three Hundered Forty Year Struggle
John R. Barry
Mentor:
Kerry Wynn, History
The Pequot Indian's struggle for land rights was a struggle that took three hundred forty years. The
Pequot faced annihilation after the War of 1636 and took refuge with nearby tribes, such as the
Narragansett Indians. Though they were placed in, what is now known as, Groton, Connecticut they
would not be able to receive title to their homeland of Mashantucket, Connecticut for hundreds of
years. They faced obstacles along the way, including being governed by Overseers and being at the
mercy of the General Assembly for decisions of land rights.
Diplomacy and Domestic Interests: Tracing the Lack of a Land-Based English Empire in
the Caribbean, 1492-1597
Bethany R. Mowry
Mentor:
Tom Prasch, History
While England was indeed far less involved, and thus far less interesting, than Spain in the sense
of empire-building in the southern Atlantic world, it is startling that rather than investigate possible
reasons for this state of English affairs the majority of historians have relegated the English
Caribbean presence in the 1500s to that of royally-endorsed brigands without any in-depth analysis.
Englishmen competed in the Caribbean against Spanish, French and Dutch interests as well as their
own countrymen, emphasizing prestige and liquid wealth over land claims to the detriment of an early
southern Atlantic English imperial presence.
Kiss of the Spider Woman: Dirty Politics in Argentina's Dirty War
Larissa R. Potter
Mentor:
Kim Morse, History
Kiss of the Spider Woman, Manuel Puig's fourth novel, serves as an autographical reflection of Puig's
struggle with escapism, homosexuality, revolution, and idealism. Through character depictions and
narrative voice, Puig examines the ramifications of sexuality and personal conviction as well as
revolution and government. Kiss of the Spider Woman works as a graphic delineation of the lethal
effects of unfettered power as well as a critical analysis of Argentina's cultural and social view of
homosexuality.
Saving the Spectacle: Martin and Osa Johnson's Contribution in the Age of Exploration
Jessica L. Rezac
Mentor:
Tom Prasch, History
Martin and Osa Johnson, two adventurers from Kansas, explored the island of Borneo and the
continent of Africa during the 1920s and 1930s. The films are the only lasting record of some of
the animals and cultures existing in their natural state before European interference. Still, while the
Johnson's explicit goal was to preserve images of the vanishing African continent, their journeys
were full of trophy kills, zebra-skinned apparel and other behavior not common among more modern
conservation-minded safari filmographers. As most historians have examined them only in light
of their contribution to cinematography, the Johnsons have escaped most criticism. I take a critical
approach to the contribution of Martin and Osa and argue that these two seemingly pro-animal
adventurers missed their own point.
The Carceral Archipelago: Foucault on Power and Social Oppresion
Eugene C. Stone
Mentor:
Tom Prasch, History
In earlier periods of history rulers used brute strength and terror in order to maintain control of the
masses. In "Discipline and Punish," Michel Foucault argues that in this age provocative methods
have been replaced my more sophisticated forms of social control. While the techniques may appear
more subtle, he contends their effectiveness has produced a totally administered society where, under
illusions of freedom, the scope and magnitude of domination is greater than ever. This presentation
will highlight Foucault's thinking on oppression as well as examine how his ideas might apply to
contemporary society.
Truth, Lies, and Freak Weather Effects: Lyndon B. Johnson and the Tonkin Gulf Incidents
Kathryn K. Marshall
Mentor:
Rachel Goossen, History
The truth of the 1964 Tonkin Gulf incident, shrouded under the mystery of classified government
documents and secret closed-door meetings between Washington power brokers, remains
controversial. The administration of Lyndon B. Johnson claimed that United States naval ships were
on routine patrol in international waters when attacked by North Vietnamese vessels. The North
Vietnamese claimed that United States military actions provoked them to attack. This paper examines
recently declassified primary source documents and telephone conversations from within the Johnson
Administration in the months immediately preceding the Tonkin Gulf incident.
Irony of Nuclear Proportions: The Impact of Religion on the Development of
the Atomic Bomb
Amy D. Billinger
Mentor:
Kerry Wynn, History
The role of Einstein's scientific theory in the development of the atomic bomb
is well recognized; less widely known is the impact of the physicist's
religious thought on his ideas about the uses of atomic power. Einstein argued
for an understanding of human religious development that tracked human
development from a primitive stage, where religion was a response to fear of
the environment, to a still-developing cosmic phase, characterized by an
understanding of God through scientific exploration of His creation. On that
basis, Einstein argued for the need to carefully control the use of atomic
power, and for the need to develop world government to ensure that atomic
disaster would not happen.
Angelica Kauffmann: The Muse of Neo-classical History Painting in Eighteenth Century
England
Sara Louise Heckman
Mentor:
Thomas Prasch, History
Angelica Kauffmann embodied the neoclassical movement in painting in eighteenth century England.
She represented the neoclassical age of painting through her use of classical allegory in portraiture
and her focus on Greek and Roman myths in her history paintings. She painted the portraits of English
Grand Tourists while in Rome and gained patronage in England, where her neoclassical style made
her famous. In Rome, Kauffmann met J.J. Winckelmann, who introduced her to the neoclassical
school of painting. Kauffmann never achieved the status as a history painter that she desired while in
England. As England transitioned into the nineteenth century and developed its own distinctive taste,
Kauffman returned to Italy and her art was forgotten. Kauffmann was a product of the Grand Tour.
She was in the right place at the right time to bring history painting to England, even though she was
never fully appreciated there because of her gender.
Poster Session, Mabee Library
3:30p.m.-5:30 p.m.
# 1
Effects of Training on Cardiovascular Adaptation and Performance Predictability in
Novice and Experienced Marathon Runners
Will T. Malcolm
Mentor:
Tracy Wagner, Biology
The marathon class is comprised of novice and experienced marathoners. Prior cardiovascular
endurance and running experience are significant determinants in race performance and race
time predictability, which will be the subject of our study. With novice runners, we hypothesize a
significant increase in max Vo2, while having a low level of predicting race times. This should occur
due to the low level of initial cardiovascular endurance and little to no experience running endurance
races. Conversely, we hypothesize that experienced runners will have little increase in max Vo2 due
to a greater level of cardiovascular endurance prior to training. Additionally, experienced marathon
runners will have a high level of predicting their race times due to greater marathon racing experience.
# 2
Media and Men: Do Images of Supermodels Effect Perceived Female Partner
Attractiveness?
Lauren Albin
Mentor:
Pam MacDonald, Psychology
The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not the media has an effect on how males
view their female partners' attractiveness. Catalogs featuring either scantily-clad, beautiful women
(experimental group) or no women at all (control group) were viewed, and questionnaires were
completed concerning perceived partner attractiveness. Although there were some differences
between the groups based on catalog type, the prediction that males in the experimental group would
rate their female partners as less attractive as compared to the control group was not supported. That
is, the differences between the groups was not statistically significant.
# 3
Patrol Officer Call for Service Workload: An Urban and Small Town Comparison
Trisha N. Rhodes
Mentor:
Rich Johnson, Criminal Justice - Military Science
Although small town agencies make up the majority of police departments in the USA, there is a
surprising lack of information regarding how the workloads of small town and urban police officers
differ. The widely held assumption that urban officers deal with higher workloads than small town
officers has never been empirically tested. The present study involved a direct comparison of the
average number of calls for service handled per patrol car per shift in three city and three small town
municipal law enforcement agencies during a two-week period in 2006. The findings indicated that
there was considerable variation across all six communities; however, the average number of calls
handled by the urban officers was still significantly larger than the average number of calls handled by
the small town officers.
# 4
An Assessment of Registered Nurses' Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Prevention and
Treatment
Shirley M. Waugh
Diane C. Smith
Mentor:
Marian Jamison, School of Nursing
The primary purpose of this study was to assess registered nurses' knowledge of pressure ulcer risk
and prevention, pressure ulcer staging, and wound description. The secondary purpose of this study
was to identify registered nurses' perceived barriers to providing effective pressure ulcer prevention
and treatment. The Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test (PPUKT) was used in this study. The mean
test score for the total sample (N = 96) was 72.8% (SD = 8.5%). Nurses' knowledge was significantly
higher when exposed to educational materials. There was no relationship between test scores and age,
experience, or nursing degree. Common perceived barriers included: patient too heavy, not enough
time, and not enough staff.
# 5
An Ab Initio Investigation of the Role of Lewis Base in the Borane Reduction of Nitriles
Caitlin E. Givens
Mentor:
Shaun Schmidt, Chemistry
An ab initio computational investigation of the mechanism for the reduction of a nitrile with Lewis
base adducts of BH3 has been undertaken using Gaussian 03. A selection of Lewis bases
containing O, N, S, and P donor atoms were used to form adducts with BH3. Comparison
of the relative energies of these adducts suggests that dimethylsulfide may be a better candidate for
the Lewis base catalyst/adduct. These computational results need confirmation through experiment.
Based on previous experimental results in our lab, the transition states formed during the reduction of
the nitrile with the THF·BH3 adduct were also calculated. There are multiple transition
states for the reaction and more calculations and experiments are required.
# 6
Internet Addiction: Does it Affect our Everyday Social Interactions?
Renae W. Latimer
Mentor:
Laura Stephenson, Psychology
The Internet is widely used all over the world for reasons ranging from talking and interacting with
others to shopping and everything in between. For many people, the Internet has become an essential
part of daily life. The purpose of the present study is to test the hypothesis that Internet addiction is
correlated with face-to-face, everyday social deficits and those who are addicted to the Internet will
show poor face-to-face social skills.
# 7
The Influence of Gamma-Ray Bursts on Nitrate Concentrations in Ponds and the Impact on
Amphibian Populations
Michelle DeAun Honeyman
Mentor:
Brian Thomas, Physics - Astronomy - Geology - Engineering
As diversity in amphibian species declines, the search for causes has intensified. Work in this
area has shown that amphibians are especially susceptible to a combination of UVB radiation and
increased nitrate concentrations. Gamma-ray bursts have been suggested as a possible danger through
destruction of the ozone layer and subsequent increase in UVB, followed by deposition of nitrate.
In this study, we converted predicted nitrate depositions to concentration values, utilizing data from
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site. This was done by taking
measured concentration and deposition values and determining a conversion factor. Twenty-seven
sites in the New York State area were sampled over a ten year period. Our results show that the
increase in nitrate concentration in these bodies of water following a gamma-ray burst would not be
sufficient to cause a serious additional stress on amphibian populations.
# 8
Allele-Specific PCR Detection of K-type rDNA in Misidentified USDAAccessions of
Wheatgrass
Kiley A. Nusbaum
Erin N. Hevel
Mentor:
Matt Arterburn, Biology
Previous research in our lab has demonstrated that the polyploid wheatgrass species Thinopyrum
intermedium (intermediate wheatgrass) and Th. ponticum (Russian wheatgrass) contain rDNA
clusters with a distinct oligonucleotide polymorphism in the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) that
distinguishes them from other wheatgrasses. This polymorphism has sequence similarity to the
Syrian species Crithopsis delileana (false barley). We designed DNA primers to anneal specifically
with this polymorphic sequence and optimized a PCR assay to detect this "K-type" (named for the K
genome of Crithopsis) rDNA in wheatgrass accessions from USDA seed banks. We have successfully
identified a number of collected quackgrass and tall wheatgrass samples that test positive for this
assay and likely represent accessions of tall or Russian wheatgrass that were misidentified on the basis
of morphology.
# 9
The Things People Have
Sean T. Florez
Mentor:
Michael Russell, Psychology
"The Things People Have" is essentially research designed to study Washburn faculty members
desks and correlate what they have on them with who they are and what field they are in. Thirty
Washburn University faculty members desks were video taped and the statistics were calculated of
what is on them. The items were then grouped either as being an emotional item or a functional item.
After comparing the items of each faculty member with one another, some similarities and some
discrepancies were found.
# 10 The Effects of Chocolate and Cheese on Mood
Valerie Grose
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
Sweet and fatty foods have been shown to influence mood but it is unclear which specific aspect
or ingredient is the primary mechanism. Using white, milk, dark chocolate and cheese, this study
explored the effects of sweet taste, carbohydrates, methylxanthines, and fat to determine which
characteristic primarily affects mood. Data revealed that fat decreased negative affect and dark
chocolate increased negative affect.
# 11 The Effect of Sensation Seeking and Early Challenge in High School on College
Student Experience
Lydia C. Parker
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
The role that academic challenge may play in directing the sensation-seeking behavior of high and
low sensations seekers was investigated. The participants completed four surveys pertaining to
sensation seeking, time management, and college behaviors. This study suggested that high sensation
seekers adjusted better to college when they were challenged early on in school and low sensation
seekers were better adjusted when they were not challenged as much early on in school.
# 12 The Night Sky of Winter in the Celestial Sphere of the Northern Hemisphere:
Comparisons of Images Through Methods of Observing and Photographing
Richard E. Anderson
Mentor:
Brian Thomas, Physics - Astronomy - Geology - Engineering
Do stars really twinkle? Why can't we see the moon clearly on some nights even though there
are no clouds? Why do some comets have tails while others appear not to have one? Through an
understanding of Astronomy; Solar System and Cosmology, and with Astro-photography answers
to these questions may be found. With my presentation of photographs, I will display the methods I
used to capture images of a comet, two galaxies, the sun, the moon, and stars. Photographing for my
images occurred through both a film and digital media. A comparison of the results of both methods
will be shown. Basic astrophotography and the accompanying difficulties and triumphs will be
displayed and discussed.
# 13 Herpes Simplex Virus Type I UL34 Protein Interactions Critical to Primary
Envelopment
Tyler Drew Goetz
Mentor:
Susan Bjerke, Biology
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 UL34 protein is required for mediating primary envelopment of
viral capsids in infected host cells. UL34 complexes with viral proteins and interacts with cellular
proteins to alter the nuclear lamina. To delineate between protein interactions non-specific to primary
envelopment and those that mediate, it was necessary to utilize charged cluster mutants of the HSV-
I UL34 protein that did not complement. These mutants were cloned and the protein products were
expressed and purified with a 6-His tag. Pull-down interactions were performed between the wild type
and mutant UL34 and a Hep2 cellular lysate. Yeast-2-hybrids were used to confirm the UL34-cellular
protein interactions in vivo in yeast cells. UL34 will be screened against a HSV-I library using a
Yeast-2-hybrid system to look for protein interactions that are important to viral egress. These studies
might lead to drug treatments that could block protein interactions and prevent the spread of a herpes.
# 14 Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances Among Infants Aged 0-3 Who Sought Treatment at
a Psychological Clinic
Amber Whitney
Mentor:
Pam MacDonald, Psychology
The purpose of this study was to determine if different parenting styles are related to emotional and
behavioral disturbances in infants. The study also assessed gender difference. The results indicate that
infants with underinvolved parents or angry, rejecting, and controlling parents exhibit more emotional
and behavioral disturbances than infants without underinvolved or angry, rejecting, and controlling
parents. Infants with a lack of structure and routine also exhibit more emotional and behavioral
disturbances than infants with structure and routine. However, there is no gender difference.
# 15 Stress, Eating Behavior, and Happiness
Megan D. Casey
Mentor:
Joanne D. Altman, Psychology
There is much research offering insight as to why people employ restrictive eating behaviors; for
instance anxiety and stress have been linked to restrained eating. However, the existing body of
research fails to address the potential positive emotional outcomes restrainers may experience as
a result of their selective eating behavior. The present study investigated the relationship between
restrained eating, happiness, and coping with stress during a stress time versus non-stress time. During
stress, the restrained eaters showed an increase in happiness whereas the non-restrainers showed
a decrease in happiness. In addition, restrainers coped better with stress than their non-restrained
counterparts.
# 16 Effect of the Washburn Transformational Experience on Self-Actualization
Tiffany D. Strohmeyer
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
When Abraham Maslow developed his hierarchy of human needs, he confined the fulfillment of the
need for self-actualization to older adults. This study attempts to challenge the belief that young
adults are incapable of achieving self-actualization, by evaluating the effect that the Washburn
Transformational Experience (WTE) has on college students' levels of self-actualization. Students
who have completed at least one WTE were found to have significantly higher levels of self-
actualization than students who have not completed a WTE. The data suggest that young adults
do have the capacity for self-actualization and offer additional support for the value of the WTE
graduation requirement.
# 17 Polyphenolic Relationship Analysis
Subin Chun
Mentor:
Stephen Angel, Chemistry
The optimization of experimental procedures for determining polyphenolic concentration in food is
presented, such as, reaction time, temperature and reagent concentration. Also there are some sources
that say the indicator does not react with caffeine or theobromine (ingredient in cocoa); however,
preliminary results using current techniques indicated that these molecules do indeed react with the
indicator to produce false positive tests for polyphenols.
# 18 The Effect of Romantic Relationships on Students' Adjustment to College
Brittany E. Eakes
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
Research shows that romantic relationships affect an individual's emotional well-being. However,
only one study looked at their effects on college adjustment, but it was only a qualitative analysis.
The present study empirically tested the effect of romantic relationship of men and women on college
satisfaction within the first year. Results found that women adjusted less well to college when in a
serious relationship than men. Women were better adjusted to college than when not in a serious
relationship.
# 19 Personality Characteristics of Dog Owners
Kimberly Anne Goodman
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
Pet-owners show different personality characteristics from non-pet owners, and "dog people"
differ from "cat people." However, dog breeds vary greatly, and their owners may too. This study
investigated personality characteristics of dog owners. A series of one factor between group ANOVAS
were run on commitment, impact, attachment, and five personality factors. Three significant main
effects for sex for commitment were found. Women were more committed to, and impacted by, their
pets than men were. In addition, owners of medium size dogs were more agreeable than owners of
large dogs. These results show there are some differences among owners of dogs.
# 20 Analysis of Incarceration Sentences Based on the Gender of the Criminal
Amanda Marlene King
Mentor:
Pamelyn MacDonald, Psychology
The media focuses on racial disparity amongst incarceration sentences. However, research suggests
no such disparity exists. There is evidence that gender affects the length of incarceration sentences.
This study is a replica of a previous study that used vignettes. There were two vignettes that discussed
two crimes. The results showed that participants gave the woman a less severe sentence than the
man. The two crimes in which the offenders were charged with were the same, but the circumstances
surrounding the crime were different. In an effort to determine if the circumstances determined the
harsher incarceration sentence for the male offender, the original two vignettes were replicated,
changing only the gender. Results are expected to show more leniency for the woman offender still,
but results are still pending.
# 21 Protein Profile of Giant Ragweed Pollen
Scott N. Ashley
Mentor:
Janice Barton, Chemistry
Hay fever, which can be caused by common and giant ragweed, is an annoyance to many in
America. This research is a continuation of research led by Dr. Barton to find the factors that
differentiate ragweed (Ambrosia trifida and Ambrosia Artemisiifolia) from other plant species by
using comparative analysis of the protein profiles from the species of plants.
To extract the
pollen a solution containing 5 M urea and 2 M thiourea and tris base was used. The protein profile
was determined by running 2 dimensional gel electrophoresis. Analysis was done with ImageMaster
software. Each gel was also compared to the protein profile of giant ragweed pollen. The project
described was supported by the NIH Grant Number P20 RR016475 from the INBRE Program of the
National Center for Research Resources, and its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors
and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIH.
# 22 Does Your Dog Act Like You?: Owner and Dog Personalities
Gloria J. Starkey
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
This study investigated whether personality of a dog owner and her dog match, and if a match is
based on the size or breed of the dog. This study also considered length of ownership of the pet to
answer the question of whether owners choose pets because of their existing personality, or if the pets'
personality simply conforms to their owners over time. Participant dog owners were administered a
personality test and completed one on their dogs. Pearson correlations showed some correspondence
between dogs and their owners based on dog size and breed.
# 23 Alexander the Great: Genuinely Great or Absolutely Lucky?
Daniel Patrick McNulty
Mentor:
Dmitri Nizovtsev, School of Business
By using game-theoretic methods we investigate the rationality of Alexander's strategic decisions
and determine whether the success of his conquest can be attributed to either his military prowess or
pure luck. We gather the needed information to construct games and solve them to determine probable
outcomes. The solutions we derive are then compared to the actual decisions and conclusions are
made.
# 24 Anxiety and Family Functioning
Cheri L. Stortz
Mentor:
Cindy Turk, Psychology
Little research has been done that focuses on the family functioning of individuals who have social
anxiety. This study compared persons with social anxiety to persons without social anxiety on their
family functioning level. Significance was reported when looking at the levels of communication and
general functioning of the family.
# 25 Behold the Handmaid of the Lord: The Representation of the Virgin of the Annunciation in
Renaissance Manuscript Illuminations
McKinley E. Rainen
Mentor:
Reinhild Janzen, Art
My Aperion submission will explore manuscript illuminations created during the Renaissance
between 1470 and 1550. I will focus on the similarities and differences between manuscripts created
in northern Europe and those produced in Italy. It particular, my interest is in the representation of the
Virgin of the Annunciation in illuminated manuscripts. Specific questions I will be asking include:
How is Mary made beautiful and why? Where is the Virgin situated, what is she shown doing at the
moment the angel Gabriel appears? What is significant about the overall structure of the composition?
How and why are styles of representation and iconography in northern and southern illuminations
different? My project seeks understanding of how this New Testament event was interpreted both
south and north of the Alps.
# 26 The Effect of Incentives on Memory
Shanna D.L. Callahan
Mentor:
Pam MacDonald, Psychology
Participants were asked to watch a short video and then fill out a questionnaire that tested their
recognition and recall memory for information contained in the video. The incentive (experimental)
group was offered a piece of candy for each correct answer prior to watching the video as motivation
to answer questions correctly, while the control group did not receive an incentive. Results indicated
that the motivator did work, with experimental participants remembering more information (both
recall and recognition) from the video than the control group. Recognition memory score were higher
than recall memory scores for both groups.
# 27 Start Young: Learning Leadership
Lisa M. Fahey
Mentor:
Gary Forbach, Psychology
I will be sharing my experiences and the knowledge gained from facilitating a roundtable discussion
at the Women as Global Leaders conference in Dubai in March of 2008.
# 28 Improving Pain Assessment Documentation at a Local Long Term Care Facility
Amanda E. Bhattachan
Shannon M. Porter
Anh Nguyen
Mentor:
Cynthia Hornberger, Allied Health
Careful management and treatment of acute or chronic pain is important and is a basic human right
(Ebersole, Hess, Touhy & Jett, 2005). Furthermore, chronic pain in the elderly, can result in a huge
number of complications resulting in decreased quality of life for the suffering individuals. To
summarize, inadequate pain management leads to the "terrible triad" of suffering, sleeplessness, and
sadness. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to chronic pain (Nichols, 2003). Forms utilized
to document pain data, and the knowledge of staff members is sometimes limited, together leading
to poor treatment outcomes. Forms will be updated per evidence-based practice, and a Procedures
document will be written as well as a thirty minute educational presentation toward staff needs will
be conducted. Outcomes which will be measured are predicted as follows: a decreased amount of
pain medications given on an 'as needed' basis, a shorter amount of time required to complete a
Medical re-required form upon each individual requiring pain medication, 100% compliance by staff
in attendance of training, and 100% compliance in staff utilizing the new forms, all by one month
following initiation of the project.
# 29 Where Math Meets Music
Tamela K. Bolen
Mentor:
Sarah Cook, Mathematics & Statistics
Most people know that there are many connections between math and music but do not know how
deep these connections are. In this presentation we will discuss basic music theory, application of this
theory, graphs of sound waves, and Fourier Theory in music. The culmination of these connections
will be seen in the reconstruction of sound waves using a discrete set of data points with Fourier
Theory. This presentation will explore the vast array of mathematics involved in music.
# 30 Detecting Sex of Heterosexual and Homosexual Men and Women Using a Point Light
Movement Display
Trent A. Wilkerson
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
Research shows sex can be determined by body movement. This study investigated whether
identification of sex is influenced by homosexuality. Participants rated the sex of heterosexual and
homosexual volunteers after watching them move in a point light display. The data will be discussed
in terms of biological determinants of homosexuality. Results show that homosexual females were
rated in the expected direction while homosexual males were not. This makes it hard to parse biology
from culture. The results partially support a biological basis for sexual orientation but not completely.
# 31 The Effect of Captive Environment Alterations on Asian Small-Clawed River Otters
(Aonyx cinerea)
Kristina Sheets
Mentor:
Joanne Altman, Psychology
In this study two Asian small-clawed river otters (Aonyx cinerea) were monitored through means of
naturalistic observation conducted for ten minute sessions. Otters' behaviors were recorded at thirty
sec intervals. Thirteen behaviors were recorded and grouped into four categories (active, inactive,
social, not visible). Different enrichments (plants, an elevated platform, straw) were introduced to
the otter's captive environment. Results showed that inactive behaviors decreased in the presence of
manipulatable enrichment (straw) vs visual enrichment (plants) and the male and female otters spent
unequal amounts of time in different areas of the exhibit.
# 32 Psychosocial Group: An Evaluation of Adolescents
Travis M. Freed
Mentor:
Pam Macdonald, Psychology
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects and progress of children aged 6-18 whom were
enrolled in psychosocial groups at a Community Mental Health Center. Participants were measured
on a weekly basis, using a Likert scale (1-5), by Mental Health Providers on five separate domains:
Interpersonal Relationships, Health, Social Skills, Leisure Time, and Problem Solving. Results were
analyzed at ten week intervals. Statistical significance was found for children attending group 21-
30 weeks and 51 or more weeks in the areas of Problem Solving, Social, Skills, and Interpersonal
Relationships. These findings show the effectiveness of the groups in question and suggest a specific
time frame for the optimal performance of those enrolled.
# 33 Medication Safety in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Lisa M. Ratliff
Mentor:
Lori Edwards, School of Nursing
A research study was conducted at a local hospital on medication administration with the use of
syringes, knowledge of hospital policy, and common practices and concerns for safety in the Post
Anesthesia Care Unit.
# 34 Initial Investigation into Azamacrocycle Ring Closing Metathesis
Christopher Woolaway
Mentor:
Shaun E. Schmidt, Chemistry
Macrocyclic complexes have been used for many years as imaging agents and in radiotherapy. These
macrocycles serve as a "host" to carry the metal ion "guest" through the body. [46]Adamanzane is
envisioned to be an alternative to the macrocycles currently used due to the advantages of its chemical
inertness and the total encapsulation of the metal ion. The total encapsulation of the metal ion should
lessen the possibility of (potentially damaging) metal ion dissociation. The goal of this project is to
continue manipulating different variables (such as solvents, temperatures, concentrations, catalysts,
etc.) involved in the reaction in order to produce higher and more consistent yields. Once a high
yielding procedure is found, the procedure can be applied to a range of macrocyclic ring sizes.
# 36 Infrared Spectroscopy of Triphenylphosphonium Bromide and 4- Bromobenzaldehyde
Reaction Kinetics in KBr
Jeff Rickard
Mentor:
Stephen Angel, Chemistry
Reaction kinetics of organics solid-solid reactions were investigated in the reaction of
thiphenylphosphorane and 4-bromobenzaldehyde. The reactants were milled and pressed in a KBr
pellet and the absorption spectra was measured using an IR-spectrometer. The effect of initial
concentrations was investigated to determine the order of the reaction. A time dependent rate constant,
implying diffusion-limiting conditions, was taken into account when producing the final mathematical
model of the reaction.
# 37 Flyover of the 3D Mandelbrot Set
Michael Van Doren
Mentor:
Bruce Mechtly, Computer Information Sciences
The Mandelbrot set is a popular fractal plotted on a 2D complex plane, where the colors are based on
the results from a fairly simple equation. We have taken the number usually used to assign colors, and
have extended it to also assign height in a 3D environment. To do this, we began by using rasters to
identify entire regions where the number/color does not change. We then had to draw these regions
sloping 'downhill', so that they would connect vertically with the regions located right next to them.
Because of the abnormal shape of many of these regions and how computers draw in 3D, we needed
to split each region into many individual triangles, involving a series of calculations to get distances,
heights, and normal vectors correct. The end result is a 3D environment which we can move through
in real-time, creating fantastic 3D images.
# 38 The Effects of Listening to Classical and Heavy Metal Music on Mood: Does Personality
Make a Difference?
Jhessika A. Jordan-Mena
Mentor:
Pamelyn M. MacDonald, Psychology
Individual's preferences of music are often based on personality and identification. Music has been
show to have a psychological impact on emotional states. This study looked at how classical and
heavy metal music affects mood with pre and post tests. Correlations between personality, musical
taste and moods were also examined.
# 39 Three Dimensional Modeling and Animation of the Parthenon of Greece
Stephanie L. Woodman
Mentor:
Azyz Sharafy, Art
This is a presentation of rendered three dimensional animation that was made in the computer
program Lightwave. Sounds/music were created in Finale software and special effects were made in
Motion software. The modeled architecture that is the focus of the animation is of the Parthenon of
Greece. It is meant to be a representation of it and not a detail by detail model of it. The camera work
serves as a tour through the modeled environment.
# 40 Animated Walkthrough of 3D Castle
Betsy L. Irvin
Mentor:
Azyz Sharafy, Art
The project is a 3D Digital Animation based on modeling and camera walkthrough. It was executed
in Lightwave 3D and then rendered as a Quicktime movie. The soundtrack was created in Soundtrack
Pro. Textures and images were added to give it a realistic look. The research was based on
understanding the architectural properties of a castle and the use of translucent images for a stained
glass look. Fire was created by Motions2 special effects software. My research was also to explore
modeling concepts, understanding polygons in 3D objects and use of lights, camera, and motion
path to create the animation. In conclusion, my research included understanding four software and
achieving realism in a virtual environment.
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