Scholars Day 2012 Program

Welcome to UMHB’s Fourth Annual Scholars Day. Sponsored by the College of Sciences, Scholars Day showcases outstanding undergraduate and graduate research that has taken place on the UMHB campus during the academic year. Nearly 90 UMHB students have contributed to this year’s presentaƟons. We hope you enjoy meeƟng with them today and learning about their exciƟng research. Please Įll out a feedback survey and tell us how we can make Scholars Day even beƩer next year. (CompleƟng the survey also enters you to win an Amazon Kindle Fire!) Thanks for being a part of this important academic event!

SCHOLARS DAY GUEST SPEAKER 11:00 AM (Brindley Auditorium)

Dr. Jennifer Robinson has a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and is the Director of FuncƟonal Neuroimaging at ScoƩ & White Healthcare. She also holds a posiƟon at the Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans within the VA system. AŌer receiving her Ph.D., she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychiatric neuroimaging at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her research interests focus on beƩer understanding the brain, and the mind-body connecƟon. She has research projects in a number of psychiatric and neurological disorders including depression, posƩraumaƟc stress disorder, epilepsy and Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: The brain is one of the most important and fascinaƟng organs in the human body. As technology has advanced, our ability to capture the brain 'in acƟon' in a non-invasive fashion has become a reality. In this talk, I'll deĮne funcƟonal neuroimaging, what it can be used for, what it can tell us, how it has helped advance science, and how we integrate undergraduate and graduate level students into our research endeavors.

*Cover art designed by David Sulsh, a student in UMHB’s Department of Biology.

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VISUAL ART 1:30Ͳ2:30 PM (Townsend Memorial Library)

Title: Senior ExhibiƟon of “UnƟtled” Abstract: One of the four spring 2012 exhibits which are capstone courses for BFA art majors will be presented from April 13 through 27. This exhibit has painƟngs, drawings and prints by Emily Ceballos, Joanne Cervantes and Anna Lavern. Scholars Day visits with the arƟsts will be held in the Arla Ray Tyson art gallery on the second Ňoor of the Townsend Memorial Library from 1:30 to 2:30. (Faculty Sponsor: Ted Barnes)

POSTER SESSION 1:30Ͳ3:30 PM (Lord Conference Room in PAC)

#1 — The Eĸcacy of Play Therapy Over Time Abstract: The eĸcacy of play therapy has historically been the center of much debate among health care professionals. This cross-secƟonal study invesƟgates whether play therapy actually makes a diīerence, and how long it takes to do so. Data for this project was collected from mulƟple previous studies on play therapy. (Author: KaƟe Davis; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#2 — The Life and Works of Vicente Huidobro Ͳ Las Ciudades Abstract: Few individual's impact is as wide, diverse and intensive as the Chilean, Vicente Huidobro. A man of the arts, poliƟcs, people and thought, Vicente Huidobro directly inŇuenced whatever social or moral realm surrounded him through his passionate wriƟng and competent understanding of society.

A man of unique and unwavering opinion, Huidobro became the face of modern Spanish poetry. Las Ciudades is an example of Huidobro's criƟcal examinaƟon of society and expressing his views in wriƩen, lyrical form. (Author: Collin Davis: Faculty Sponsor: Rubi Ugofski-Mendez )

#3 — The Synthesis and MulƟͲSpectral Studies of Porphyrin Complexes of First & Second Row TransiƟon Metals Abstract: Ultraviolet/Visible (UV/ Vis) and Infrared (IR) spectrophotometers have been used to analyze porphyrin complexes with copper or cobalt in the pyrrole ring. Each synthesized porphyrin complex has shown diīerent spectra when compared side-to-side. The inserƟon of diīerent transiƟon metals into the porphyrin did inŇuence the absorbance and transmiƩance of the complex.

(Author: Megan Dromgoole; Faculty Sponsor: Ruth Ann Murphy)

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#4 — DaƟng an Ancient Greek Papyrus Fragment of Hebrews by Comparing Scribal Features with Known Manuscripts Abstract: DaƟng an ancient Greek papyrus fragment of Hebrew 9 (GC.PAP.000401) illuminates the history of transmission. Five known ancient Greek biblical papyri and Įve known ancient Greek nonbiblical papyri were analyzed and compared with the unknown fragment. GC.PAP.000401 was dated paleographically to the late second or early third century A.D. (Authors: Hannah Eaton, Evan Duncan, Aaron Massey, Gerhard Stuebben, David Bertrand; Faculty Sponsor: Renate Hood)

#5 — Are Food Choices Between Athletes and NonͲAthletes Diīerent?

Abstract: Our study is a comparison to determine if the athletes at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor make beƩer food choices than the nonathletes. We will use a survey that will allow us to compare the choices that are being made by the two groups. Once the study is completed, we will be able to determine if the athletes have a beƩer knowledge of how to eat properly compared to non-athletes. Authors: Brandon Rodriguez, ChrisƟna Ludowese; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#6 — Does Stress Have An Impact On A College Student’s GPA? Abstract: The survey being conducted is to determine the eīects of stress on a college student. Regarding this survey there were 50 to 100 parƟcipants from the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor. All of the parƟcipants were picked randomly, with a variety of majors, parƟcipaƟon in athleƟcs, and employment. The procedure for the survey is that the students will take a survey and the results will show if the student has mild, moderate, or severe stress. The surveyor hypothesizes that students who exercise on a regular basis, including playing sports, will have a higher GPA than those who do not. The surveyor believes that if a student has something other than school to focus on, their stress level should not be as high. (Author: Haley LoŌus; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#7 — Cross Cultural Suicide Rates in Older PopulaƟons Abstract: This study examined literature to gain cross cultural knowledge within the over 65 populaƟons and their life situaƟons which may lead to suicide. In this study, the invesƟgators examined literature related to elder suicide related to family values, cultural and worldview among diīerent ethnic groups. The limitaƟon in this literature review is that Įve arƟcles were used to gather informaƟon on the subject maƩer. However, there are implicaƟons for more in depth exploraƟon to examine suicide rates to assist with individuals coping with aging. (Authors: Laurice Butler, Wendy BeƩencourt, Jessica Gresham; Faculty Sponsor: AnneƩe Franklin)

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#8 — Viscosity Study of MulƟple Organic Structures Abstract: Viscosity is the resistance of a substance from Ňowing. In this study I will compare mulƟple organic compounds to determine the eīects of structure and molecular weight diīerences. I will compare the viscosiƟes of these soluƟons and analyze any trends related to their structure. (Author: Joe CurƟs; Faculty Sponsor: Ruth Ann Murphy)

#9 — Eīects of Lead Nitrate on the Development of Dugesia dorotocephala Abstract: The planarian species Dugesia dorotocephala is a small, aquaƟc Ňat worm found in Central Texas. In this study, we will examine the eīects of lead nitrate on the regeneraƟon of these creatures. The planaria will be analyzed from the most ideal condiƟons to a high concentraƟon of lead exposure. (Authors: Keaton Koch, Joseph CurƟs; Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Woodward)

#10 — Environmental and Economic Impacts of Advanced Vehicles Abstract: Using the GREET model developed by Argonne NaƟonal Laboratory, we performed a life-cycle analysis of the environmental and economic impacts of advanced vehicles. A life cycle analysis involves all stages, including fuel producƟon, transportaƟon and usage of fuel. It also includes manufacturing, lifeƟme use, and recycling of the vehicle. (Author: Zach WinĮeld; Faculty Sponsor: Linda Gao)

#11 — Interdisciplinary Health Team in a Rural Community Abstract: The Family Nurse PracƟƟoner students parƟcipated in clinical rotaƟons throughout rural Texas communiƟes and as a result, recognized the barriers that exist in accessing healthcare within the rural healthcare environment. Having an interdisciplinary health team, consisƟng of a social worker and mental health professional, visit the clinic weekly will increase access to care for the rural populaƟon while also educaƟng future healthcare professionals to funcƟon and deliver care from a mulƟ-disciplinary approach.

(Authors: Wanda O'Neal Glass, Tricia Alexis, Carla Marchesi; Faculty Sponsor: Carrie Johnson)

#12 — ImplemenƟng ChallengeͲBased Learning with iPad technology in the Middle School Abstract: Research at South Belton Middle School provides authenƟc informaƟon showing the success of using iPads in a public school seƫng. UƟlizing Apple’s Challenge-Based Learning model and the Apps available in conjuncƟon with iPads in the classroom will not only foster interest of students, but will allow students to experience acƟve learning. (Author: Stacy Eaton; FaculͲ ty Sponsors: ChrisƟe Bledsoe, Jodi Pilgrim) 5

#13 — Roles of Hyperglycemia in Embryonic Development Abstract: The goal of this study was to provide a basis for a shell-less chick embryo culture system and serve as a potenƟal experimental model for other biologists. The system focused on the eīect that three diīerent levels of supplemented glucose had on the development of deformiƟes. (Authors: Marcus Repp, Whitney Dozier; Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Woodward)

#14 — Face Touching Abstract: This study reviews a recent movie’s claim that the average human touches their face two to three thousand Ɵmes each day. The goal of this project was to show how many Ɵmes we actually touch our face, since most diseases are transmiƩed by surface contact and consequenƟal ingesƟon. Our Įndings revealed that the Įlm’s esƟmate is accurate. (Authors: Richard PoƩs, Jewelet Barnes; Faculty Sponsor: Trent Terrell)

#15 — A CorrelaƟonal Study on the Eīects of Various Forms of Exercise on Health during Collegiate Years Abstract: Research indicates posiƟve correlaƟons between physical acƟvity and psychological, emoƟonal, and physical wellbeing. The survey administered intended to discover correlaƟons between types/seƫngs of exercise and health. The researchers hypothesized that exercise would have posiƟve eīects on overall health. Results from several staƟsƟcal analyses both aĸrmed and disaĸrmed the original hypothesis. (Authors: Connor Buchanan, Nick Butler, Luke Cielonko; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#16 — Determining the BeƩer Method for an Alumni Survey: Online, Mail or Phone Abstract: This study aƩempted to answer the perennial quesƟon about surveys, namely, “Which is the best method to collect survey data: phone, mail or an online survey?” Findings from a study using three data collecƟon methods that was conducted for the Alumni Survey of the Social Work Program will be reported. (Authors: Bridget Sauer, Kimelda Bates, Dayna Flynn, Nina Cardenas; Faculty Sponsor: Isaac Gusukuma)

#17 — Composite Local Studies: Ethanol Content in Gasoline and the ImͲ pact of WildĮres on Air Quality Abstract: The percent ethanol in local gasoline samples was determined, its presence being conĮrmed by gas chromatograph mass spectrometry and chemical tests. Total dissolved solids measurements were conducted on water exposed to the atmosphere aŌer local Įres, with subsequent analysis per Environmental ProtecƟon Agency guidelines for soot fall and other pollutants.

(Author: Margaret Casanova; Faculty Sponsor: Ruth Ann Murphy) 6

#18 — The Eīects of Extracellular Proteins on the PopulaƟon Growth of CaenorhabdiƟs elegans Abstract: CaenorhabdiƟs elegans is a free-living, transparent nematode commonly referred to as a roundworm. It is favored for laboratory work dealing with animal development because of its simplicity and rapid reproducƟon. In this study, we will be tesƟng the ability of C. elegans to digest extracellular proteins and the eīects on populaƟon growth of the organism. (Authors: Hillary Halderman, MaƩhew Mabie, Brady Englemohr; Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Woodward )

#19 — Approaches to Biocontrol of Solenopsis invictus via GeneƟcally ModͲ iĮed Organisms Abstract: Imported Įre ants (IFAs) have caused signiĮcant damage and Įnancial loss in the southern United States. In order to curtail this damage and loss, research must be done to seek out control mechanisms that speciĮcally target IFAs. We are taking a molecular approach to introduce insect toxin genes into IFA normal Ňora. (Authors: KaƟe Cooke, Jason Smith, Jacob Bowen; Faculty Sponsor: Greg Frederick)

#20 — Emergency Preparedness and Competencies for the Registered Nurse Abstract: Registered nurses respond to disaster sites to render aid, but may lack a core set of standardized competencies to assist eĸciently or safely. This project examines a review of the literature supporƟng the need for a volunteer nursing force that is competent to deploy to disaster sites. (Authors: BriƩany Blackman, Cassie Campbell, Christy Eastman, Angie Gentry, Melanie McKee, Tina Yows; Faculty Sponsor: Kathy Long)

#21 — IniƟal ExploraƟon on Anxiety Control and College Baseball Players’ Performance Abstract: This research intended to explore how an athlete’s level of anxiety plays into his performance. HeartMath technology and personalized relaxaƟon techniques were used to enhance corƟcal facilitaƟon in this study. Research results showed that the treatments provided a posiƟve eīect on baseball players. (Authors: Jude AusƟn, Julius AusƟn, Meredith Price; Faculty Sponsor: Wen-Mei Chou)

#22 — Controlling The LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robot Using The Apple iPad2 Abstract: The objecƟve of our research is to develop an iOS (Apple Inc. mobile operaƟng system) applicaƟon that could remotely operate LEGO MindStorm NXT robots using a Bluetooth wireless network. During the course of our research many obstacles to success were encountered. The obstacles and aƩempted work-around methods will be discussed. (Authors: Trevor Ash, MaƩhew Sterling; Faculty Sponsor: Bill Tanner)

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#23 — Micronutrient Eīects on Arabidopsis thaliana Growth Rate Abstract: We are working with Arabidopsis thaliana, measuring its growth rate in laboratory seƫngs by adding excess micronutrients to Arabidopsis germinated and grown asepƟcally in Petri dishes. By examining growth in Įve diīerent condiƟons, we were able to determine the diīerences in growth rates of the treated Arabidopsis. (Authors: Angel Kemmerer, Megan Rowe, Jose Lopez; Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Woodward)

#24 — Bullying and IntervenƟon Eīorts Abstract: This study aƩempted to determine UMHB students’ past and/or current experiences with bullying. Respondents were asked to describe incidents where they observed or were the vicƟm of bullying with the goal of establishing rates of bullying and the need for campus services to address this concern. (Authors: Amber Brown, Susann Eirosius, Alison Sneed; Faculty Sponsor: Isaac Gusukuma)

#25 — Is There Such Thing As Too Much Exercise?

Abstract: Previous research has shown that addicƟon to exercise is known to cause mental and physiological side eīects with cessaƟon. Our experiment is designed to determine the prevalence of exercise addicƟon on the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Data is currently being collected and will be Įnished by the end of the week. (Authors: Amy McCorkle, Brooke Butler; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#26 — Bluetooth CommunicaƟon with a NXT Device via Android Abstract: The goal of our research project is to create an easy to use interface for interacƟng with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT robot via a Motorola XOOM tablet running the Android operaƟng system. The results reveal a generalized demonstraƟon of the programming techniques and knowledge required to achieve the goal. (Authors: Lotar Wallace, Reinaldo Araujo; Faculty Sponsor: Bill Tanner)

#27 — Prenatal Vitamins to Oīset Teratogenic Eīects of Ethanol on the Development of Embryonic Chicks Abstract: The teratogenic eīects of ethanol on a developing embryo result in birth defects. The correct concentraƟon of ethanol will be determined for the greatest number of chick embryo abnormaliƟes that are observable without death. Diīerent prenatal vitamins will then be administered to observe if they negate or reduce ethanol-induced malformaƟons. (Authors: Stephanie Grant, Althea Lynch; Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Woodward)

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#28 — The Eīects of 7 Weeks of High Intensity Training on Aerobic CapaciͲ ty, Anaerobic Power, and Body ComposiƟon Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine if high intensity training (HIT), two days a week, in college students would improve measures of aerobic endurance, anaerobic power, and body composiƟon. A total of 13 students parƟcipated in the study for 7 weeks. SigniĮcant improvements in VO2max resulted in these students. In conclusion, HIT provides a suĸcient sƟmulus to improve Įtness markers in collegiate students. (Authors: Amanda Buckley, Stacie Urbina, Craig Jones, Chelsey Scoggins, Elizabeth Sillasen, Josh Holt, Brooke Cox, Zane Johnson; Faculty Sponsors: Cliīa Foster, Colin Wilborn)

#29 — Why Teachers Stay: Teacher Experiences and PerspecƟves Abstract: This qualitaƟve study provided insight into why public school teachers remain in teaching. Interviews with teachers examined: their experiences, their percepƟons of supports, and what factors most inŇuenced them to remain in teaching. Six major themes emerged: relaƟonships, intrinsic moƟvaƟon, professional development, self-actualizaƟon/need for achievement, school climate/culture, and empowerment. (Author: Mary Anne Hartley; FacͲ ulty Sponsor: AusƟn Vasek)

#30 — InteracƟve UMHB Campus Map Abstract: In this project, we have created an interacƟve webpage of the UMHB campus map. The webpage can signify the locaƟon of the building on the map for given a building’s name, or display the building’s name when the mouse cursor is poinƟng at a building on the map. Our work greatly improves the ease of using the UMHB campus map. (Authors: Sam Vedamanikam, Joseph Barr; Faculty Sponsor: Chao Gong)

#31 — UMHB Wellness Program: Aƫtudes Towards NutriƟon Abstract: The literature related to healthy lifestyles supports making healthy food choices; however, many individuals choose less healthy foods. A Likert scale survey was conducted to idenƟfy speciĮc factors associated with aƫtudes towards nutriƟon and factors inŇuencing food choices. AŌer analysis of survey results, an educaƟonal strategy to address the issues will be conducted by the UMHB Wellness Program. (Authors: Cynthia Hinds, Angela Knoernschild, Tamu Smith, Emily Wilson; Faculty Sponsors: Susan Owens, Tracy Booth)

#32 — College of Nursing Emergency Preparedness Plan Abstract: Due to nursing student clinical experiences being held at a variety of oī campus sites, and the potenƟal for natural and man-made disasters, the 9

need for an emergency preparedness plan was idenƟĮed. Emergency preparedness data from an array of schools and universiƟes was reviewed. A protocol to facilitate smooth communicaƟon between nursing students, nursing faculty and the University was developed. (Authors: Mikale Bell, Alexandra Johnson, Ashly Knight, Bimisa Renteria; Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Souter)

PAPER SESSIONS Session 1: 1:00Ͳ2:15 PM (PAC 203) Case Studies on Change Around the World

Title: Chen Village and the Experiences of the Sent-Down Youth Abstract: This paper reviews the experiences of Chinese students who moved to an economically depressed, rural community as part of Mao Zedong’s “Sent Down Movement.” IniƟally idealisƟc advocates of Communism, these young men and women later became disillusioned by overwork, and a sense of isolaƟon and fuƟlity. (Author: Kelly Murphy; Faculty Sponsor: Claire Phelan)

Title: A New PoliƟcal FronƟer: Social Media and the PoliƟcal Process in Egypt and China Abstract: The non-western world has swiŌly adopted the use of social media, mobilizing a new generaƟon of poliƟcal acƟvists. Social media played a crucial role in Egypt’s Arab Spring and opened a new venue for poliƟcal discourse and dissent in China. While both these countries have seen a signiĮcant increase in the use of social media in their poliƟcal process, the outcome of social media being used as a poliƟcal tool has been drasƟcally diīerent. (Author: Megan Gill; Faculty Sponsor: Claire Phelan)

Title: Humanitarian Aid: Is there a beƩer way for Sub-Saharan Africa?

Abstract: Foreign aid is failing to do long-term good in Sub-Saharan Africa because the aid is focused on short-term goals. The consequence of that is a lack of economic development which prolongs short-term problems including: poverty, lack of educaƟon, poor health, poliƟcal and social unrest. A move should be made toward long-term development goals using microĮnance, which would allow for successful, sustainable aid; which is aid that permanently eliminates short-term problems by giving the aid recipients a sustainable future. (Author: Branden Montgomery; Faculty Sponsor: Janet Adamski)

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Session 2: 3:00Ͳ4:15 PM (PAC 210) AfricanͲAmericans and Women in Literature

Title: Female Portrayal in American Literature during the Mid to Late 1800’s Abstract: The proposed paper will look into the female characters portrayed in numerous diīerent works of American Literature during the Ɵme of the mid to late 1800’s. The research in parƟcular will be geared towards the depicƟon of women in certain works and speciĮcally the inŇuence of men in regards to the woman’s personality, acƟons, and overall sensibility. Furthermore, the research will show whether the women were matching the roles of society, or the mold of the author, at the Ɵme the work was wriƩen. (Author: Heather Cain; Faculty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Title: The Sexual Oppression of African American Women: Breaking the Stereotype through Studies in Prose and Autobiography Abstract: African American women have long been viewed as lascivious and sexual beings. However, the racial and gender stereotype conŇicts with the reality of sexual assault and control that domesƟc partners, slave masters and others have held over black women in previous centuries. Evident even today, authors such as Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Harriet Jacobs published works in the late 19th century that highlight the vicƟmizaƟon of African American women. The study of works such as Violets and Other Tales (1895) and Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861) helps us to understand the development of the stereotype and plan strategies to overcome this unfair treatment of the demographic. (Author: Kelsey Belcher; Faculty Sponsor: Janene Lewis)

Title: Social Wars of African-Americans Abstract: I plan to assert and explore the deĮniƟons and declaraƟons of war across African American literature from the late eighteenth century into the twenƟeth century. In parƟcular, I desire to clarify the idea of a declaraƟon of war from an African-American and whether or not this includes civil disobedience in regards to slavery. Also, this will aid in developing a clearer deĮniƟon of war to African-Americans. (Author: Madeline Wilkins; Faculty Sponsor: Janene Lewis)

Session 3: 2:15Ͳ3:15 PM (PAC 203) American Literature

Title: The Inconsistent American Dream Abstract: The concept of the American Dream placed pressure on Americans in the 20th century. Many people had unrealisƟc expectaƟons of success.

Authors such as Arthur Miller, F. ScoƩ Fitzgerald, and John Steinbeck use the 11

American Dream as a tragic theme throughout their stories to stress that equality and prosperity is not available for all. (Author: Megan Jalbert; FaculͲ ty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Title: Universal Indiīerence toward Central Characters in NaturisƟc Stories Abstract: Literary works from the naturalisƟc perspecƟve, by default, maintain a “man versus nature” theme. The universe, a representaƟve of nature, frequently poses a threat to the central characters of many of the stories wriƩen in a naturalisƟc seƫng; however, some authors designate the universe to hold an indiīerent aƫtude toward the key characters of a story.

This, in turn, allows these writers to reach even deeper into their imaginaƟve minds and delve into the various naturalisƟc tools at their disposal. Such creaƟvity exists in Stephen Crane’s “The Open Boat” (1897), Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” (1890), and also in Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” (1899). (Author: David Bailey; Faculty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Title: ConstricƟng Society Abstract: This paper addresses the fact that CharloƩe Perkins Gilman uses the seƫng, the wallpaper, and the narrator’s personal relaƟonships, speciĮcally with the narrator’s husband John, in The Yellow Wallpaper in order to reveal the restricƟons and expectaƟons that society and its followers place upon women. (Author: Amanda Pate; Faculty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Session 4: 3:15Ͳ4:15 PM (PAC 203) From Elementary to Higher EducaƟon

Title: An InvesƟgaƟon of Elementary School Teachers’ PercepƟon of Bullying and Perceived Training Abstract: Research-based prevenƟon acƟviƟes performed on a regular basis can prevent bullying. Six hundred central Texas elementary teachers were surveyed to determine their percepƟons of bullying, the training teachers received in order to idenƟfy and modify behavior leading to bullying, and teachers’ perceived training needs regarding pracƟces used to prevent bullying. (Author: Ronald Knight; Faculty Sponsor: Marlene Zipperlan)

Title: The InsƟtuƟonalizaƟon of Service-Learning in the Independent Colleges and UniversiƟes of Texas Abstract: Despite evidence of service-learning beneĮts and the need for the insƟtuƟonalizaƟon, many quesƟon higher educaƟon’s commitment to the cause ( Saltmarsh, Hartley & Clayton, 2009; BuƟn, 2010). This quanƟtaƟve study will examine the level of insƟtuƟonalizaƟon at the Independent Colleges and University of Texas and possible characterisƟc correlaƟons. (Author: Morgan Lewing; Faculty Sponsor: AusƟn Vasek) 12

Student Projects Listed by College ( poster; paper; artwork)

College of ChrisƟan Studies: DaƟng an Ancient Greek Papyrus Fragment of Hebrews by Comparing Scribal Features with Known Manuscripts by Hannah Eaton, Evan Duncan, Aaron Massey, Gerhard Stuebben, David Bertrand (#4; Green Scholars IniƟaƟve)

College of EducaƟon: ImplemenƟng Challenge Based Learning with iPad technology in the Middle School by Stacy Eaton (#12; EC-6 Generalist) The Eīects of 7 Weeks of High Intensity Training on Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Power, and Body ComposiƟon by Amanda Buckley, Stacie Urbina, Craig Jones, Chelsey Scoggins, Elizabeth Sillasen, Josh Holt, Brooke Cox, Zane Johnson (#28; EXSS) An InvesƟgaƟon of Elementary School Teachers’ PercepƟon of Bullying and Perceived Training by Ronald Knight (Session 4; EducaƟonal AdministraƟon)

College of Visual and Performing Arts:

Senior ExhibiƟon “UnƟtled” by Emily Ceballos, Joanne Cervantes, and Anna Lavern (1:30-2:30 PM; Art)

College of HumaniƟes: ENGLISH Female Portrayal in American Literature during the Mid to Late 1800’s

by Heather Cain (Session 2) The Sexual Oppression of African American Women: Breaking the StereͲ otype through Studies in Prose and Autobiography by Kelsey Belcher (Session 2) Social Wars of AfricanͲAmericans by Madeline Wilkins (Session 2) The Inconsistent American Dream by Megan Jalbert (Session 3) Universal Indiīerence toward Central Characters in NaturisƟc Stories by David Bailey (Session 3) ConstricƟng Society by Amanda Pate (Session 3)

HISTORY & POLITICAL SCIENCE Chen Village and the Experiences of the SentͲDown Youth by Kelly Murphy (Session 1; History and PoliƟcal Science) A New PoliƟcal FronƟer: Social Media and the PoliƟcal Process in Egypt and China by Megan Gill (Session 1) 13

Humanitarian Aid: is there a beƩer way for SubͲSaharan Africa? by Branden Montgomery (Session 1)

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES The Life and Works of Vicente Huidobro Ͳ Las Ciudades by Collin Davis (#2)

College of Nursing: Emergency Preparedness and Competencies for the Registered Nurse by BriƩany Blackman, Cassie Campbell, Christy Eastman, Angie Gentry, Melanie McKee, Tina Yows (#20) UMHB Wellness Program: Aƫtudes Towards NutriƟon by Cynthia Hinds, Angela Knoernschild, Tamu Smith, Emily Wilson (#31) College of Nursing Emergency Preparedness Plan by Mikale Bell, Alexandra Johnson, Ashly Knight, Bimisa Renteria (#32)

College of Sciences: BIOLOGY Eīects of Lead Nitrate on the Development of Dugesia dorotocephala by Keaton Koch, Joseph CurƟs (#9) Roles of Hyperglycemia in Embryonic Development by Marcus Repp, Whitney Dozier (#13) The Eīects of Extracellular Proteins on the PopulaƟon Growth of CaenoͲ rhabdiƟs elegans by Hillary Halderman, MaƩhew Mabie, Brady Englemohr (#18) Approaches to Biocontrol of Solenopsis invictus via GeneƟcally ModiĮed Organisms by KaƟe Cooke, Jason Smith, Jacob Bowen (#19) Micronutrient Eīects on Arabidopsis thaliana Growth Rate by Angel Kemmerer, Megan Rowe, Jose Lopez (#23) Prenatal Vitamins to Oīset Teratogenic Eīects of Ethanol on the DevelͲ opment of Embryonic Chicks by Stephanie Grant, Althea Lynch (#27)

CHEMISTRY The Synthesis and MulƟͲSpectral Studies of Porphyrin Complexes of First & Second Row TransiƟon Metals by Megan Dromgoole (#3) Viscosity Study of MulƟple Organic Structures by Joe CurƟs (#8) Environmental and Economic Impacts of Advanced Vehicles by Zach WinĮeld (#10) Composite Local Studies: Ethanol Content in Gasoline and the Impact of WildĮres on Air Quality by Margaret Casanova (#17) IncorporaƟng Advanced Inorganic Concepts Into the TEKS Curriculum for Chemistry; FacilitaƟng Chemical Understanding in Students by Margaret Casanova (Session 4)

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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Controlling The LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robot Using The Apple iPad2 by Trevor Ash, MaƩhew Sterling (#22) Bluetooth CommunicaƟon with a NXT Device via Android by Lotar Wallace, Reinaldo Araujo (#26) InteracƟve UMHB Campus Map by Sam Vedamanikam, Joseph Barr (#30)

PSYCHOLOGY The Eĸcacy of Play Therapy Over Time by KaƟe Davis (#1) Are Food Choices Between Athletes and NonͲAthletes Diīerent? by Brandon Rodriguez, ChrisƟna Ludowese (#5) Does Stress Have An Impact On A College Student’s GPA? by Haley LoŌus (#6) Face Touching by Richard PoƩs, Jewelet Barnes (#14) A CorrelaƟonal Study on the Eīects of Various Forms of Exercise on Health During Collegiate Years by Connor Buchanan, Nick Butler, Luke Cielonko (#15) Is There Such Thing As Too Much Exercise? by Amy McCorkle, Brooke Butler (#25)

SOCIAL WORK Cross Cultural Suicide Rates in Older PopulaƟons by Laurice Butler, Wendy BeƩencourt, Jessica Gresham (#7) Determining the BeƩer Method for an Alumni Survey: Online, Mail or Phone by Bridget Sauer, Kimelda Bates, Dayna Flynn, Nina Cardenas (#16) Bullying and IntervenƟon Eīorts by Amber Brown, Susann Eirosius, Alison Sneed (#24)

Graduate School: Interdisciplinary Health Team in a Rural Community by Wanda O'Neal Glass, Tricia Alexis, Carla Marchesi (#11; Graduate Nursing) IniƟal ExploraƟon on Anxiety Control and College Baseball Players’ PerͲ formance by Jude AusƟn, Julius AusƟn, Meredith Price (#21; Graduate Counseling and Psychology) Why Teachers Stay: Teacher Experiences and PerspecƟves by Mary Anne Hartley (#29; Graduate EducaƟon) The InsƟtuƟonalizaƟon of ServiceͲLearning in the Independent Colleges and UniversiƟes of Texas by Morgan Lewing (Session 4; Graduate EducaƟon)

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