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2015 Student Symposium
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Concordia University Chicago
Welcome!
Thank you for attending the 2015 ACCA Student
Symposium.
As with the 2014 Symposium, we saw a considerable
number of abstracts submitted that did not exactly “fit”
the typical “science” categories. Some presentations
have been further divided into thematic subcategories to
acknowledge the diversity of topics, disciplines and
interests of the presenters.
For your safety, access to the Poster Display Area
(Geismann Gymnasium) requires that you wear a
Symposium name badge.
Concordia University Chicago Mission Statement
As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, centered in the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts,
Concordia University Chicago equips men and women
to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence
and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and
increasingly urbanized church and world.
The views expressed in presentations at this conference
are those of the participants, and do not necessarily
reflect those of Concordia University Chicago, the
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, or any employee or
representative thereof. Sponsorship of this event does
not necessarily express or imply approval or
endorsement of participants’ views.
Registration
8:00 – 9:00
Koehneke Community Center (KCC) Foyer
Welcome and Devotion
9:00 – 9:15
Chapel
Breakout Session 1
9:30 – 10:30
Consult locations in this program
Breakout Session 2
10:45 – 11:45
Consult locations in this program
11:45 – 12:45
Lunch
KCC Cafeteria
Lunch tickets are provided to presenters, faculty advisors, and
session moderators. Guests are welcome to purchase a lunch
ticket in the cafeteria.
Poster Session Q&A
12:15 – 1:15
Geismann Gym - South
Breakout Session 3
1:00 – 2:00
Consult locations in this program
Student Identity and Academic Goal Setting
125
Ashley Roberts & Cynthia Coffey
Trinity Christian College
CC 250
Psychology:
Higher Ed
Dr. Kara Wolff &
Dr. Jessica Clevering, Faculty Advisor
Healthy Habits and Motivation of Academic
Performance of College Students
37
Maja Jambrusic
Lewis University
CC 250
Psychology:
Higher Ed
Dr. Chwan-Shyang Jih, Faculty Advisor
Ongoing Debate on Compensation for College Athletes
301
Matthew Sherriff
University of St. Francis
CC 250
Higher
Higher Education
Education
Dr. Elizabeth Davies, Faculty Advisor
Survival Analysis
129
Bisma Mirza
Benedictine University
CC 251
Math:
Math: Statistics
Statistics
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
Forecasting Time Series Sets Using Arima Models
164
Andrew Nordbye
Benedictine University
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
CC 251
Math:
Math: Statistics
Statistics
Breakout Session 1 – 9:30-10:30
Likelihood of Outcomes through Logistic Regression
143
Mark Hansen
Benedictine University
CC 251
Math:
Math: Statistics
Statistics
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
Object Relations Theory and Attachment Theory on
Adult Attachment Relationships
75
Amber Drozd
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 260
Psychology:
Psychology: Research
Research
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Adult Attachment Style and Its Relationship to the
Usage of Social Media Applications
CC 260
Eden Degollado &
Psychology:
201 Sara Periaswamy
Research
Concordia University Chicago
Dr. Beth Venzke, Faculty Advisor
Let's Make Out: An Analysis of How Gender Interacts
With the Semiotics of Kissing in Romantic
Relationships
194
Michael P. Smith
Trinity International University
CC 260
Psychology:
Research
Dr. Kristin Lindholm, Faculty Advisor
The Effectiveness of Animated Films in Conveying
Environmental Messages
CC 268
Rachel Warren
142
Humanities
Benedictine University
Dr. Jean-Marie Kauth, Faculty Advisor
Humanities
Breakout Session 1 – 9:30-10:30
Promoting Awareness Through Multimedia
Storytelling: the Case of Elizabeth House in Ecuador
CC 268
Mary Hall
178
Humanities
Olivet Nazarene University
Prof. Pamela Greenlee, Faculty Advisor
Tragedy As Art: Thomas Hardys Tess of the
Durbervilles and the Work of Friedrich Nietzsche
CC 268
Kristina Krasny
198
Humanities
Saint Xavier University
Dr. Mary Beth Tegan, Faculty Advisor
Humanities
Humanities
Superhuman, Is It in You?: A Study on Resiliency
148
Kayla Bartz
North Central College
CC 286
Psychology:
Psychology: Research
Research
Dr. Karl Kelley, Faculty Advisor
Male's Observed Physical Performance
153
Andrew Haack
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 286
Psychology:
Psychology: Research
Research
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Is This the End for Facebook?
172
Hannah Wangler
Benedictine University
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
CC 286
Psychology:
Social
Breakout Session 1 – 9:30-10:30
Same Sex Marriage Should Be Legal in
All 50 States of America
157
Gabriela Wnek
University of St. Francis
CC 287
Gender
Studies
Dr. Elizabeth Davies, Faculty Advisor
Perceiving the Christ Through
a Modern Gender Schema
98
Ethan Weniger
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 287
Gender
Gender Studies
Studies
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Perceptual Fairness of Women in Power
100
Julia Jones
North Central College
CC 287
Gender
Gender Studies
Studies
Dr. Karl Kelley, Faculty Advisor
Heart Failure: Disease and Treatment
Eifrig 111
Kathryn Swain
165
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
The Effects of Social Turmoil on Aggressive Behavior
and Testosterone Levels. a Social Network Approach.
Eifrig 111
Judith Stanford
155
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Peter Dijkstra, Faculty Advisor
Abra Cadaver: Making Magical Myocardial Mysteries
More Mentally Manageable.
Eifrig 111
Eric Kubacki
140
Biology
University of St. Francis
Prof. Patricia Pascoe, Faculty Advisor
Biology
Biology
Biology
Breakout Session 1 – 9:30-10:30
Phage Display Selection of a Linear Peptide for a
Binding to Neutravidin
Eifrig 200
Dana Cairns
154
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. Scott C. Meyer, Faculty Advisor
Use of a Carbon Foam Electrode in Electrogravimetric
Analysis of Copper
Eifrig 200
Doris Goh
196
Chemistry
Trinity International University
Dr. Dori Karlesky, Faculty Advisor
Synthesis of Transition Metal Complexes With RedoxActive Ligands for Catalysis
Eifrig 200
Rabia Choudhry
216
Chemistry
Benedictine university
Dr. Kari Stone, Faculty Advisor
Early Embryogenesis of the Sea Urchin
Lytenchinus Variagatus
Eifrig 217
Andrew J. Kennedy
214
Biology
Judson University
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, Faculty Advisor
Chemistry
Biology
Diversification of Cichlid Fish
Tyler Polanski
121
Benedictine University
Dr. Peter Dijkstra, Faculty Advisor
Eifrig 217
Biology
Biology
Unlocking the Genome of the Crayfish
Sree Bodepudi
128
Benedictine University
Dr. Lee Ann Smith, Faculty Advisor
Eifrig 217
Biology
Biology
Breakout Session 1 – 9:30-10:30
Matk Sequence Analysis for Host Plants Survey of
Invasive Species Japanese Beetle (Popillia Japonica)
By Using Barcode of Life Database
Eifrig 311
Brent Gustafson
70
Biology
North Park University
Dr. Timothy Lin, Faculty Advisor
Characterization of pHNE Mutants in Thiomicrospira
Crunogena
Eifrig 311
Thomas Kodron
139
Biology
University of St. Francis
Dr. Jacqueline Wittke-Thompson, Faculty Advisor
The Genome Analysis of the
Platypus Venom OvDLP A
Sharon de Vera
204
North Park University
Dr. Timothy Lin, Faculty Advisor
Eifrig 311
Biology
Biology
Work, School Habits, and Perceived Stress Levels of
College Students
36
CC 250
Higher
EducationHigher Education
Ellen Weber
Lewis University
Dr. Chwan-Shyang Jih, Faculty Advisor
Animal Assisted Stress Reduction in College Students
55
Hayley Meadows
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 250
Psychology:
Psychology: Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Effects of Hot-Cold Empathy Gap on Perceptions of
Student Athletes
CC 250
Brandon Mann, Gabriel Ojeda,
Psychology:
149 Britta Hanson
Higher
Ed
Olivet Nazarene University
Psychology:
Higher Ed
Dr. Alison Young, Faculty Advisor
Body Weight Percentage of Symmetrical and
Asymmetrical Loading of a Backpack and Its Effects
on Standing Posture and Gait
CC 251
Katlin Rasmussen
111
Physiology
University of St. Francis
Dr. Susan Renner, Faculty Advisor
The Effects of Minimalist Shoes on the Kinematics of
the Running Stride in Trained Male Subjects
CC 251
Matthew Peacock
203
Physiology
University of St. Francis
Dr. Susan Renner, Faculty Advisor
Physiology
Physiology
Breakout Session 2 – 10:45-11:45
NFL Overtime Rules: A Markov Chain Model
CC 251
Logan Timmons
186
Math: Sports
University of St. Francis
Dr. Megan Powell, Faculty Advisor
The Effect of Computer With Headphones Compared
to the Presence Or Absence of Television on Reading
Memory
119
Krystal Church
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 260
Science &
Technology
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Acoustic Properties of Engineered Seashells
CC 260
Ellen Ryan, Hasan Rashid,
Science &
189 Azka Khan, Jazmine Acosta
Technology
Benedictine University
Science & Technology
Dr. Darya Aleinikava, Faculty Advisor
The Role of Statistics in
Artificial Intelligence Uncertainty
131
Becca Gullett
Benedictine University
CC 260
Science &
Science & Technology
Technology
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
Perceptions of Counseling
106
Briana Turner
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 268
Psychology:
Psychology: Research
Research
Dr. Dale Smith, Faculty Advisor
Comorbidity Between Mental Diseases and
Physical Conditions
130
Nicole Pedone
University of St. Francis
Dr. Lisa Hedrick, Faculty Advisor
CC 268
Psychology:
Psychology: Social
Social
Breakout Session 2 – 10:45-11:45
Pros and Cons of Parental Rights of
Those Who Abuse Drugs
305
Tyler Matthews
University of St. Francis
CC 268
Psychology:
Psychology: Social
Social
Dr. Elizabeth Davies, Faculty Advisor
Juror Biases and Sentence Recommendations
LaShara Shaw, Emily Cowger,
Marisa DiBennardi, & Kelly
61
McPartlan
University of St. Francis
Dr. Ling-Yi Zhou, Faculty Advisor
Justice Stories
Emilia Knapczynski & Katherine
90 Fermin
North Central College
Dr. Karl Kelley, Faculty Advisor
CC 286
Law &
Justice
CC 286
Law &
Justice
The Advantages of Prisoners Receiving
Rehabilitation and Treatment
150
Taylor Neverman
University of St. Francis
CC 286
Law &
Law & Justice
Justice
Dr. Elizabeth Davies, Faculty Advisor
An Examination of the Influence of Religious Writing
on Emotions and Giving Behavior
CC 287
Jacob Rattin
54
Spirituality
Olivet Nazarene University
Dr. Dale Smith, Faculty Advisor
Spirituality
Breakout Session 2 – 10:45-11:45
Perspective of God and Self-Assurance
CC 287
Lauren Hoskins
57
Spirituality
Olivet Nazarene University
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Effectiveness of Communication in the
Nazarene Church
CC 287
Kayla Moutvic
166
Spirituality
Olivet Nazarene University
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Acute Ethanol Exposure in Adult Flies Alters
Expression of Neuronal Components in the Jak-Stat
Signaling Pathway
Eifrig 111
Axel Munoz
207
Biology
Elmhurst College
Dr. Kimbery McClure, Faculty Advisor
Observing the Effects of Air Pollution on Plant
Regulation of Abscisic Acid and Ethylene
Eifrig 111
Catherine Klammer
218
Biology
Concordia University Chicago
Dr. Kathleen Craft, Faculty Advisor
The Effect of Fibronectin, Laminin, SDF-1α, and
Oxygen on Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration
Eifrig 111
Jessica Jacobi
124
Biology
Trinity Christian College
Dr. Robert Boomsma, Faculty Advisor
Spirituality
Spirituality
Biology
Breakout Session 2 – 10:45-11:45
The Effects of Respiratory Muscle Resistance Training
on Acid Base Regulation
Eifrig 200
Jeremy Grachan &
Biology
171 Maria Fernanda Quevedo
University of St. Francis
Dr. Erick Essick, Faculty Advisor
Metagenomic Analysis of Oral Microbes
Shu Yun Lock
205
Trinity International University
Dr. Chrystal HoPao, Faculty Advisor
Eifrig 200
Biology
Effects of Color and Background Contrast on Visual
Responses of Eavesdropping Predators With Different
Visual Capacities.
Eifrig 200
Jacqueline Mann
213
Biology
University of St. Francis
Dr. Brian Moskalik, Faculty Advisor
Visible Light Activated TiO2 Nanocomposite for
Bioremediation of Pesticides
Eifrig 217
Kathleen Hallenbeck
Chemistry
92 Elizabeth Senese
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Synthesis of Organic Conductive Films for
Photovoltaic Applications
Zachary Widel, Erik Sanchez,
103 Samantha Brain
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Biology
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Eifrig 217
Chemistry
Chemistry
Breakout Session 2 – 10:45-11:45
Coffee Preferences Among College Age Students
Eifrig 217
Andrew J. Kennedy
212
Chemistry
Judson University
Dr. Li Li Zyzak, Faculty Advisor
Design of Photocatalytic Nanocomposites for
Enhancing Water Filtration Technologies
Eifrig 311
Jeromy Rech, Tala Zubi,
Chemistry
93 Courtney Dial, Michelle Fernandez
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Effect of Nanocomposite Macrostructures on Visible
Light Water Filtration
Eifrig 311
Jessica Chavez & Jeromy Rech
94
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Nanoparticle-Polymer Interactions Relevant to
Chemical Mechanical Polishing Applications
Eifrig 311
Julianne Truffa, Richard Wiencek,
Chemistry
101 Mark Sivak
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Chemistry
Chemistry
Living with Negative Wealth: A Study of College
Students’ Financial Literacy and Attitudes Toward
Student Debt
146
Lydia Bilyeu
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 250
Psychology:
Psychology: Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Dr. Paul Koch, Faculty Advisor
A Study of the Relationship Between Income and
White Collar Crime in College Students
116
Keegan M. Oberg
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 250
Psychology:
Psychology: Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Ouch! You Hurt My Feelings: The Impact of the HotTo-Cold Empathy Gap on Social Rejection
CC 250
Rachel Jensen, Caitie Johnson,
Psychology:
132 Keren Marsh
Higher
Ed
Olivet Nazarene University
Psychology:
Higher Ed
Dr. Alison Young, Faculty Advisor
A Stage Structured Integrated Pest Management Model
With a Holling Type II Functional Response
109
Nwafor Nwoke
Benedictine University
Dr. Timothy Comar, Faculty Advisor
CC 251
Math:
Health
Breakout Session 3 – 1:00-2:00
The Economic and Ethical Impact of Utilizing a
Priming Dose of Whole-Cell
Bordetella Pertussis Vaccine
120
Haedi DeAngelis
Trinity International University
CC 251
Math:
Health
Dr. Paul Bialek, Faculty Advisor
An Implementation of the Enigma Cipher in Java
184
Jonathan Schram
Benedictine University
CC 251
Computer
Computer Science
Science
Dr. Dan Nohl, Faculty Advisor
Statistical Methods Used in Clinical Experimental
Design and Data Analysis
156
Dana Cairns
Benedictine University
CC 260
Math:
Math: Statistics
Statistics
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
Repeated Measures Analysis ANOVA
158
Mohamed Sharif
Benedictine University
CC 260
Math:
Math: Statistics
Statistics
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
Comparison of Two Multivariate Outlier
Detection Methods
104
Kris Rosemann
Benedictine University
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
CC 268
Math:
Statistics Math: Statistics
Breakout Session 3 – 1:00-2:00
Transformations and Regression
138
Abigail Rodriguez
Benedictine University
CC 268
Math:
Math: Statistics
Statistics
Dr. Jeremy Nadolski, Faculty Advisor
Racial History in American Education
133
Marisa DiBennardi
University of St. Francis
CC 286
Psychology:
Education
Dr. Elizabeth Davies, Faculty Advisor
The Influence of Teaching Style on
Childrens Dance Performance
182
Eva Gonzalez
Lewis University
CC 286
Psychology:
Education
Dr. Valerie Hill, Faculty Advisor
Effectiveness of Teaching Against Physical
Attractiveness Bias in Hiring
72
Alissa Homoelle
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 286
Psychology:
Psychology: Education
Education
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Deception Detection Given Baseline
108
Holly Billiter
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 287
Psychology:
Psychology: Research
Research
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Stimulation Preference As a Moderator of
Priming Effects
52
Kallie Siscoe
Olivet Nazarene University
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
CC 287
Psychology:
Psychology: Research
Research
Breakout Session 3 – 1:00-2:00
Who Would You Help?
59
Bethany Elaine Smith
Olivet Nazarene University
CC 287
Psychology:
Psychology: Research
Research
Dr. Kristian M. Veit, Faculty Advisor
Exploring the Film Forming Mechanisms of Novel
Slurries Relevant to the Chemical Mechanical
Planarization Process of Diverse Substrates
Eifrig 111
Lisa Janes & Amy Mlynarski
102
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Chemistry
Inhibition of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1 β
(PTP1β) Using Methanolic Extracts of Tussilago
Farfara and Nardostachys Jatamansi
Eifrig 111
Amanda Kojda
180
Chemistry
Saint Xavier University
Dr. Sharada Buddha, Faculty Advisor
The Proposed Synthesis of An Amine-Based
Bimetallic Ligand
Eifrig 111
Eryn Pondo
185
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. Kari Stone, Faculty Advisor
Plant DNA Barcoding at Saint Xavier University
Eifrig 217
Alexandra Bochenek
217
Biology
Saint Xavier University
Dr. Joseph R. Dertien, Faculty Advisor
Biology
Breakout Session 3 – 1:00-2:00
Investigating Changes in the Expression of Ethylene
Receptor Genes in Lettuce Grown in a Hydroponic
System Designed for Classroom Use
Eifrig 217
Maria Pittos
219
Biology
Saint Xavier University
Dr. Joseph R. Dertien, Faculty Advisor
Effect of Oxygen Levels and Serum Concentration on
Mrna Expression in Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Eifrig 217
Patrick Page
135
Biology
Trinity Christian College
Dr. Robert Boomsma, Faculty Advisor
The Measurement of Particle/Filter Interaction
Utilizing ATR Spectroscopy
Eifrig 311
Jacob Murray & Alyssa Szponder
174
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
The Impact of Arson-Like Conditions on the Luminol
Presumptive Test for Latent Bloodstains
Eifrig 311
Samantha Brain
110
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Nmr of the Keto-Enol Tautomerization
Ruojing Zhang
112
Benedictine University
Dr. Tim Marin, Faculty Advisor
Eifrig 311
Chemistry
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Breakout Session 3 – 1:00-2:00
The session below will run from
1:00 until 2:20
Manganese-Replaced Myoglobin: Characterization
and Reactivity of a New Oxidizing Intermediate
Towards a Weak C-H Bond
Eifrig 200
Humdoon Choudhry
191
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. Kari Stone, Faculty Advisor
Correlation Between the FWC and the Water Respired
By the Peppers
Eifrig 200
Sabina Shehaj
208
Biology
Elmhurst College
Dr. Paul Arriola, Faculty Advisor
Overcoming Dormancy Mechanisms in Garlic Mustard
(Alliaria petiolata) Seeds
Eifrig 200
Ralica Raytchev
401
Biology
Elmhurst College
Dr. Paul Arriola, Faculty Advisor
Physiological Impact of Drought Stress on Amaranth
Hypochondriacus
Eifrig 200
Nicole Connet
402
Biology
Elmhurst College
Dr. Paul Arriola, Faculty Advisor
Biology
Biology
Biology
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Breast Cancer: Steps in Early Detection and
Awareness
Taylor Spadoni
49
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Glaucoma and Its Effects of Vision
Sydney McCormack
50
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
The Effects of Ankylosis on Oral Health
Nicollette Purcell
53
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
The Search for Novel Antibiotic Production by Soil
Bacteria
Ryan Ziffra
56
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Examination of Pulmonary Edema
Jessica Lewinski
60
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease
Sidhartha Chaudhry
62
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Rotator Cuff Tear and Its Effect on Arm Movement
Obinna Okolocha
64
Biology
Dominican University
Prof. Sidrah Khan, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Inner Ear Complications and the Effects of Vertigo
Kaiesha Lewis
65
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Diabetes Mellitus
Roman Poon
67
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Choosing to Vaccinate
Steven Jette
68
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Pituitary Tumors and Their Effect on the Human Body
Alvin Onyewuenyi
74
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Melanoma and Its Effects on Health
Erica Weiszmann
76
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
The Effects on Fluoride and Prevention of Dental
Caries
Jocellyn D. Ligocki
77
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
The Influence of Nutrition on Intraocular Pressure
and Glaucoma Patients
Evelyn Hermoza
78
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants and
Physiological Effect
Dominique Reeves
79
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Prostate Cancer and the Effects on the Male
Reproductive System
George M. Roman
80
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Asthma
Jasmine Hill
82
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Breast Cancer Risks
Denisse Barrios-Diaz
83
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Alzheimer’s Disease
British L. Fields
84
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
The Effects of Glaucoma
Nicolle Chan
85
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Hypercholesterolemia and Its Effect on Heart Health
Amanuel E. Hailemariam
86
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer
Daniela Vaccarezza
87
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation for Cardiac
Arrest From Trauma (EPR-CAT)
Sebastian Czerech
88
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Periodontal Disease and Its Effects on Oral Health
Jelena Bulatovic
89
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Adverse Effects of Cocaine on Fetal Heart
Development
Matilda Koivogui
91
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Celiac Disease
Jennifer Pedgio
95
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Diabetes
Danielle Harris
96
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
The Adverse Effects and Treatment of a Spinal Injury
From L4-L5
Laura Knieps
97
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
Nicole Fledderman
105
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
An Exploration of the Diversity of Pollinators in
Northern and Central China
Amy Klingbiel & Noor Akhter
107
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Cheryl Heinz, Faculty Advisor
Recognizing and Categorizing Messiness
Dominique Lewis
113
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Scannicchio & Dr. Hughes, Faculty Advisor
Long Term Effects of ACL Tears
Sami Rauf
117
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Using Worms to Study the Effect of a Primary Bile
Acid on Intestinal Function
Kiran Munir, Julie Carroll, Seerat
123 Hassan, & Zack Oesterreicher
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Sarathy & Dr. Crum, Faculty Advisor
Aspiration Pnuemonitis During Anesthesia
Eunice Brobby
126
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Investigating the Role of ABC Transporters and Bile
Acids in Intestinal Fluid Regulation
Rabia Choudhry &
127 Humdoon Choudhry
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Jayashree Sarathy, Faculty Advisor
Ectopic Molar in the Chimpanzee Maxillary Sinus: a
Case Study
Monica Kunkel
134
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Robert McCarthy, Faculty Advisor
Comparing Human Error Rates in Textual Analysis of
Paleontological Data
Jismon Kuruppath
137
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Philip Novack-Gottshall, Faculty Advisor
Cadmium-Induced Calcium Signaling in Osteoblasts
Mohammad Arshad & Ali Jafri
151
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Allison Wilson, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Cataracts
Ashley McDonald
162
Dominican University
Prof. Sidrah Khan, Faculty Advisor
Biology
The Use of Transposon Mutagenesis in Antibiotic
Resistance Studies
Cora Tassone
167
Biology
Dominican University
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Determination of the Effects of the Toxic Secondary
Bile Acid, Lithocholic Acid, on C. elegans and Human
Colon Cancer Cells
Matt Raub, Mirela Trifonvoa,
170 Amy Klingbiel, Nemanja Krstic
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Jayashree Sarathy, Faculty Advisor
Whats Loosing Up Your Tight Junctions? a Study to
Determine the Role of Bile Acids and Cytokines in
Inflammatory Diarrhea
Nabihah Khan
181
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Jayashree Sarathy, Faculty Advisor
A Comparative Database for Assessing Reconstructed
Neanderthal Vocalizations
Sarah Mustaly
183
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Robert McCarthy, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Ontogeny of Brain Growth and Basicranial Flexion in
Primates
Afreen Ahmed
192
Biology
Benedictine University
Dr. Robert McCarthy, Faculty Advisor
The Effects of Various Mouthwashes on Biofilms
Made By Staphylococcus Aureus, Streptococcus
Mutans, and Streptococcus Salivarius
Kelissa Peterson
202
Biology
University of St. Francis
Dr. Ben Whitlock, Faculty Advisor
Subcloning of Human DRB1 Into the pTXB1 Intein
Fusion Expression Vector.
Lauren Price
206
Biology
Judson University
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, Faculty Advisor
Araneae Family Diversity in a Contiguous Series of
Eastern Costa Rican Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems.
Amanda Crombie &
215 Patricia Masterson
Biology
University of St. Francis
Dr. Brian Moskalik, Faculty Advisor
The Effects of Egg Windowing on the Longevity of
Gallus gallus Embryos
Rebekah Hobbs
306
Biology
Judson University
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Design and Characterization of Laser Absorbing
Nanocomposite Films for Aviation Safety Applications
Michelle Zaleski &
99 Brandon Schabell
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Computational Investigation of Trends in Geometry
and Physical Properties of a Series of Small Molecules
Amy Do
114
Chemistry
Dominican University
Dr. Nicolas Winter, Faculty Advisor
Exploring Molecular Level Interactions in Athletic
Apparel
Cindy Jezuit
115
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Synthesis of Biologically Active Organic EndoPeroxides Using Organocatalysis
Mohammed Farhan &
141 Mahmoud Abdel
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. David Rubush, Faculty Advisor
Optimization of Glutamate Dehydrogenase Based
Enzyme Assay for the Electrochemical Detection of LGlutamate
Hera Azim & Sana Quadri
159
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. Niina Ronkainen, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Photovoltaic Analysis of Cadmium Selenide Quantum
Dot Sensitized Solar Cells
Mark Muir
169
Chemistry
Saint Xavier University
Dr. Julia Wiester, Faculty Advisor
Enantioselective Synthesis of Endo-Peroxides and An
Approach Toward Polymer-Bound Chiral Phosphoric
Acids.
Cameron Pombert
175
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. David Rubush, Faculty Advisor
Electrografting of Molecules and Metal Complexes
onto Conductive Surfaces
Jeremy Bingen &
176 Fauzia Mujid
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. Sarah Shaner, Faculty Advisor
Synthesis of Alginate Nanocomposite Hydrogels for
Novel Wound Management Fibers
Abigail Dodis, William Chura,
179 & Angela Dominici
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. Jason J. Keleher, Faculty Advisor
Selected Trace Element Analysis of Berry Liquors
From Northern Europe
Nikki Gullett, Sarah Mustaly,
197 & Nathan Olson
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. Niina Ronkainen, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Optimization of Glutamate Dehydrogenase Based
Enzyme Assay for the Electrochemical Detection of LGlutamate
Sana Quadri & Hera Azim
200
Chemistry
Benedictine University
Dr. Niina Ronkainen, Faculty Advisor
Effectiveness of Antioxidants From Energy Drinks
Used As the Active Material in Dye Sensitized Solar
Cells
Jason Gross
209
Chemistry
Saint Xavier University
Dr. Julia Wiester, Faculty Advisor
Characterization of Alumina Boehmite Sol Gel Using
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
John Hodul & Zach Struzik
210
Chemistry
Lewis University
Dr. John Parker, Faculty Advisor
Extraction of Berries and Seeds of Taxus X Media
Hicksii: An Investigation on Compounds Which May
Be Structually Related to Taxol and Or Have Other
Biological Activities
Drew Frey
211
Chemistry
Olivet Nazarene University
Dr. Douglas Armstrong, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Design and Implementation of a Dental Website
Dan San Buenaventura
Computer
118
Concordia University Chicago
Science
Dr. Victor Govindaswamy, Faculty Advisor
Gospel Centered Growth Interactive Webinar
Nicholas Farley
Computer
136
Concordia University Chicago
Science
Dr. Victor Govindaswamy, Faculty Advisor
Music in Me: Design and Implementation
Alex Scudiero, Joey Malme,
Computer
144 & Abdulmajeed Alshuwaysh
Science
Concordia University Chicago
Dr. Victor Govindaswamy, Faculty Advisor
Company Database Using Oracle DBMS
Francis Eberwein &
Computer
147 Ruthie Hamgeri
Science
Concordia University Chicago
Dr. Victor Govindaswamy, Faculty Advisor
Blackjack Game Using Client-Server Programming
Sofia Bustamante &
Computer
152 Alex Scudiero
Science
Concordia University Chicago
Dr. Victor Govindaswamy, Faculty Advisor
Go Fish
Joey Malme & Juan Silva
Computer
304
Concordia University Chicago
Science
Dr. Victor Govindaswamy, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Silver Creek Water Quality
Matthew Moser
187
Concordia University Chicago
Dr. Pat Rose, Faculty Advisor
Environmental
Science
Bee-Dazzled: Native Pollinator Diversity Across Five
Sites in China
Firdous Moin & Lesa Do
Environmental
199
Benedictine University
Science
Dr. Cheryl Heinz, Faculty Advisor
Campus Food Recycling Pilot Program
Danielle Garza
Environmental
302
Concordia University Chicago
Science
Dr. Pat Rose, Faculty Advisor
Health Science Internship: Nursing, Eden Praire, MN
Ivy Fahs
38
Health Sciences
Wheaton College
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
Health Science Internship: Fitness Training,
Bloomington, IL
Jon Ray
39
Health Sciences
Wheaton College
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
Pre-Medical Studies: Hospitals of Hope, Cochabamba,
Bolivia
Emily Bopp
41
Health Sciences
Wheaton College
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Health Science Internship: Pre-Medical Internship;
Twin Lake, MI
Julien Atis
42
Health Sciences
Wheaton College
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
The Concerns of Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Alyssa Marie Kortas
Health
43
Dominican University
Sciences
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Health Science Internship: React Physical Therapy
Daniel Drach
Health
44
Wheaton College
Sciences
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
Health Science Internship: Pre-Medicine, Physical
Therapy, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Samantha Hedlund
Health
45
Wheaton College
Sciences
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
Health Science Internship: Medicine
Mari Lindquist
46
Wheaton College
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
Health
Sciences
Health Science Internship: Nursing; Pioneer Christian
Hospital; Impfondo, Republic of Congo, Africa
Faith Ritchie
Health
47
Wheaton College
Sciences
Dr. Peter Walters, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
The Effects in the Removal of Lymph Nodes in Breast
Tissue
Isamar Quintero
Health
48
Dominican University
Sciences
Dr. Carissa Buber, Faculty Advisor
A Materials Study of Polymers Used in 3D Printing:
A Study of Durability and Elasticity in Regards to
Childrens Hand Prosthetics An Independent Research
Study Funded by the Monticello Foundation
Vereena A. Messieha
Health
51
Aurora University
Sciences
Dr. Sharon Miller, Faculty Advisor
Bone Tissue Engineering: the Ideal Bone Scaffold
Rebecca Rani Mohan
Health
58
Aurora University
Sciences
Dr. Sharon Miller, Faculty Advisor
Phacoemulsification as a Form of Cataract Surgery
David Bradley
Health
69
Dominican University
Sciences
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Osteolysis: Distal Clavicle Vs. Femoral Head
Margaret Cavenagh
Health
71
Dominican University
Sciences
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
The Role of Technology in Modern Medicine
Tuan Nguyen
Health
73
Dominican University
Sciences
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Myocardial Infarction in Women
Jenya Sonkina
Health
161
Dominican University
Sciences
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Loosening of the Colonic Tight Junction Mystery: Are
Bile Acids Acting Alone Or Are Cytokines Involved?
Sally Jo Detloff, Nabihah Khan,
Health
193 David Hung, Taliha Nadeem
Sciences
Benedictine University
Dr. Jayasharee Sarathy, Faculty Advisor
Schizophrenia and Its Glutamic Neurological
Mechanism
Chinelo Agwuncha
Health
403
Dominican University
Sciences
Dr. Louis Scannicchio, Faculty Advisor
Poster Presentations – 12:15-1:15 – South Gym
Debate on Financial Barriers to a Post-Secondary
Education
Allison Moss
Higher
303
University of St. Francis
Education
Dr. Elizabeth Davies, Faculty Advisor
Linear Regression and the Sum of Squares Using
Matlab
Elizabeth Langland,
163 Melanie Harrison, Nicole Ware
Math
Lewis University
Dr. Raymond Klump, Faculty Advisor
The BFF Survey
Oliver Burton
81
Dominican University
Dr. Carsi Hughes, Faculty Advisor
Psychology
Women's Relational Aggression
Dorie Janssen
195
Psychology
Trinity International University
Dr. Matthew Heller, Faculty Advisor
Morphometric Analysis of Fossils Using 3D Scanner
and Laser Printers
Farina Kanwal & Miles
Science &
Adamski, Benedictine
220
Technology
Univeristy
Dr. Philip Novack-Gottshall, Faculty Advisor
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