The University Research Symposium is held each spring and offers an exciting opportunity for enrolled Illinois State graduate and undergraduate students to present what they have learned through their research, scholarship, and creative endeavor to a large audience in a professional setting. This collection shows select abstracts and poster presentations from the Symposium.
Submissions from 2018
The Interactions of Sulfur Trioxide with Water Clusters, Samuel Bishop
Chemistry
Pop Culture Fandoms and Kinship, Richard Bledsoe
Sociology/Anthropology
Why does School Climate Enhance Forgiveness? Hope and Emotion Regulation, Marissa Boolman and Taylor Frye
Psychology
Does Cognitive Flexibility Training Improve Reading Comprehension for Elementary Students?, Rebecca Bove, DaShae Rodriguez-Harris, Kortne Shott, Emily Fry, and Megan Stevens
Psychology
Temporal Effects of Heat Waves on Sex Ratios and Gene Expression in a Freshwater Turtle, Anthony Breitenbach
Biological Sciences
Temperature Influences on the Dynamics of Neuronal Activity, Manuela Burek
Physics
To Bob or Not to Bob: Context Dependence of an Antipredator Response in Harvestmen (Arachnida: Opiliones), Austin Calhoun
Biological Sciences
Reaching Illinois State University's Heating Demand with Bioheat, Timothy Callahan and Morgan Vondruska
Technology
Quality Healthcare Trends of Critical Access Hospitals in the State of Illinois, Julia Call, Rebecca Miedema, and Jennifer Bohner
Health Sciences
Does Mother Really Call the Shots?: Rapid in Ovo and in Vitro Metabolism of Testosterone in Bird Eggs, Nicole Campbell
Biological Sciences
Disparaging Humor, Social Exclusion, and the Power of Allies, Sean Campbell
Psychology
Wolbachia Infection in Culex Pipiens does not Alter its Performance in Intraspecific Competition or Interspecific Competition with Aedes Albopictus, Cecilia Canizela
Biological Sciences
Patience and Anxiety: Mindfulness as a Mediator, Robert Cerullo
Psychology
What are the Current Perceptions of a High School's Teachers Regarding Trauma-Sensitive Practice? What is the Teachers' Perceived Need for Future Training?, Marie Chandler
Social Work
Cigarette Use Among Students and Staff at ISU Dormitories, Silas Chapman
Sociology/Anthropology
Job Readiness for At-Risk Youth: A Mixed-Methods Study, Patricia Charczuk
Psychology
Designing New Oxyfluoride Phosphor Materials with Anti-Perovskite Structures, Justin Chhoeun
Chemistry
Examining the Financial Impact of Employing Portable Ms Systems in Drug Screening at Crime Scenes, Scott Cleary
Chemistry
Does Visuospatial Working Memory Affect Wayfinding Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Maps?, Olivia Cody, Natalie Costigan, and Rachel Millard
Psychology
Excitation of Electrodynamic Anapole Mode in Nanosphere, Brighton Coe
Physics
The Impact of Gender for Mental Health Probation Outcomes, Nick Corpolongo
Criminal Justice Sciences
Evaluation of Biogas Potential for Organic Farms Using a Cartridge Style Anaerobic Digester System, Summer Corsolini
Health Sciences
Off-Campus Students' Recycling Habits and Barriers to Recycling, Summer Corsolini
Health Sciences
Mechanisms Underlying Changes in Encoding of Neuronal Information by Backward Travelling Action Potentials, Margaret DeMaegd
Biological Sciences
Performance Variation in Men's Woven Pants Treated with Wrinkle Resistant Finishes, Abby DeWane and Mackenzie Brown
Family and Consumer Sciences
Representation of Aging Women in Fashion and Non-Fashion Advertisements, Abby DeWane, Katie Cavanaugh, Marissa Weuthrich, Emma Walton, Mackenzie Brown, and Claire VanDerGinst
Family and Consumer Sciences
Language and Oppression: A Sociolinguistic Approach to Blues Music, Jaione Diaz Mazquiaran
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Will an in-Service Training on Awareness of Compassion Fatigue Increase the Importance of Self-Care amongst Patient-Centered Hospice Staff?, Kaylee Dickson
Social Work
Correlation between Personality Factors and Motivational Orientations in Circus Performers, Karissa Diller and Lauren Johnson
Kinesiology & Recreation
The Role of Social Workers in Palliative and End-Of-Life Care: What Essential Elements and Skills are Needed?, Lauren DiLorenzo
Social Work
Exploring the Experience of Women in Sport Leadership and Management, Chrishaya Dixon
Kinesiology & Recreation
Alkyne Combustion: Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Formyl Radical Production, Matthew Drummer
Chemistry
Having Fun with Mindfulness: Engaging the Whole Classroom, Joel Dukett
Psychology
Young Children's Understanding of Ordinal, Spatial, and Alphabet Labels in a Spatial Search Task, Lauren Fairweather, Cody Heap, Morgan Maydew, Analeese Monla, Kristina Okamura, and Meghan Rogers
Psychology
Towards an Inter-Source Comparison of Dart-Ms and Psi-Ms for Drug Evidence Processing on Commercial and Portable Systems, William Fatigante
Chemistry
Comparative Study of Vulnerabilities in Lte Cryptographic Algorithm, Nilofer Fatma
Information Technology
Feasibility Study on Implementing Green Technology at the Illinois State University Recreational Center, Shane Felske, Riley Vines, and Andy Agamy
Technology
Parenting for Safe and Civil Online Behavior, Jessica Foley and Faith Miller
Psychology
Are Psychopaths Blameless?, Katie Foree
Philosophy
Microtransactions in Video Games should be Considered Cheating, Katie Foree
Philosophy
College Students Perception of Right-To-Carry On Campus in the United States, Morgan Foster
Criminal Justice Sciences
Invasion of Silky Bush Clover (Lespedeza Cuneata) in Midwest Prairies, Jessica Fowler
Biological Sciences
School Climate, Hope, and Readiness to Change: A Mediation Model, Ciara Gallo
Psychology
Parent Involvement and the Parent-Teacher Relationship in Head Start on Child Outcomes, Ciara Gallo, Cristina Prestin-Latham, Leah Delew, and Rachel Flores
Psychology
Sexual Self-Esteem and Appearance Anxiety as Predictors of Risky Sexual Behavior., Alexis Garza
Psychology
Barnum and Ethnic Display, Msuur Gasarah
Theatre and Dance
Differential Effects of Reinforcement in Shelter Versus Pet Dogs, Jennifer Gavin and Antonia Berenbaum
Psychology
Effectiveness of a Jackpot to Decrease Session Time for Discrete Trials in Canines, Jennifer Gavin and Antonia Berenbaum
Psychology
Separation Anxiety, Attachment, and Sensory Status: Are Deaf Dogs More Attached to Their Human?, Jennifer Gavin, Antonia Berenbaum, Ashley Vazquez, Heather Curcio, Keegan Samolinski, and Sydney Penna
Psychology
Preventing Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Meghan Gingrich, Rebecca Offenback, and Taylor Pohlman
Nursing
This Bridge Called the Canary Islands: Pedagogical Applications and Implications of Mestiza Theories in a Postcolonial Setting, Cristina González Martín
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
An Analysis of Higher Education Retention Across Illinois State University Academic Colleges, Michael Goodman
Accounting
Exploration of Nitrogen-Tethered [5+2] Oxidopyrylium-Alkene Based Cycloadditions, Jake Grabowski
Chemistry
Increasing Social Interactions of High School Students with Developmental Disabilities, Bailey Greenaberg
Special Education
The Relationship Between Greek Life and Division Iii College Athletics, Jacob Griffith
Kinesiology & Recreation
Trust Me It's Going to be Great: A Media Ecology Analysis of the New Political Campaign, Erik Gustafson
Communication
Extrinsic Life Goals' Deleterious Influence on Mental Illness Self-Stigma, Joseph Guzaldo
Psychology
Debt And Growth: Is There a Magic Threshold for Advanced Economies?, Hamidreza Habibi
Economics
Temperature Effects on Chemically Coupled Neurons, Nathaniel Harraman
Physics
Bullying and Cyberbullying on College Campuses: An Exploratory Pilot Study, Garett Hawkinson
Psychology
A Formative Evaluation of Rti/Mtss in Two Illinois Schools, Emily Hellmann
Psychology
Referred Students' Motivators and Barriers to Participate in an Eimoc Program, Derek Hevel and Lauren Von Schaumburg
Kinesiology & Recreation
Awareness and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Victoria Hinckley and Margarita Perez
Nursing
Perceptions of Serial Killer Status and the Impact of Pop Culture Crime Dramas, Catherine Holesha
Criminal Justice Sciences
Modeling Climate Change Impacts on Water Balance Components of the Mackinaw River Watershed, Central Illinois, Joseph Honings
Geography, Geology and the Environment
The Effects of Sex Offender Registration on Youth with Sexually Problematic Behaviors, Megan Hook
Social Work
Abundance of Microplastics in Freshwater Streams of Rural Areas, Raven Hurt
Biological Sciences
Comparative Study of Black Currant Production in Russia and Illinois: Best Management Practices, Economic Profitability, and Marketing Strategies., Andrew Jolly
Agriculture
Athletic Identity, Institutional Support Services, and Transition: An Analysis of Student-Athlete Perceptions and Implications, John Kaczorowski
Kinesiology & Recreation
The Role Of Global Governance In Refugee Education: Applied Through Institutional Liberalism And Deweyan Pragmatism, Caroline Kernan
Politics and Government
Engagement During Relationship Education and Psychological Functioning for At-Risk Youth, Kayle Kinnear
Psychology
Effects of Pitch Angle Scattering on Observational Signatures of Nonlinear Charged Particles Dynamics in the Magnetotail, Phillip Kovarik
Physics
Advancing the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard Goals with Wind Turbine Replacement in Illinois, Bennet Krull, Charlie Reice, and Michael Simpson
Technology
The Impact of Parent/Teacher Interactions on Students' Educational Outcomes in Special Education Programs: A Literature Review, Brianna Lanning
Special Education
The Legality of U.S. Targeted Killing Operations in Yemen, Brent Leombruni
Politics and Government
Availability of Quality Engineering Resources and Lessons for a High School Chemistry Classroom, Kyle Lieberum and Bayleigh Mull
Chemistry
Communication in Live Sports Broadcasts: Attributions of Task Performance Errors, Benjamin Lynn
Communication
Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein as a Potential Regulator of Gonadal Development in the Red-Eared Slider Turtle, Rosario Marroquin-Flores
Biological Sciences
Defensive Interactions Between the Parasitic Plant Cuscuta Pentagona and its Host, Timothy Martin
Biological Sciences
"I'm Not Crazy I Just Need Help": An Assessment of Students' Mental Health Needs in an Alternative Education Setting, LaCrisha McAllister
Social Work
How can Providers Use Web-Based Platforms to Interface with Clients?, Jillian McGuinness
Social Work
Influence of Inflatable Anti-Fatigue Mats on Joint Discomfort During Prolonged Standing, Nathaniel McGuire
Kinesiology & Recreation
Effects of an Invasive Parasite on a Coevolved Host-Parasite System: Ascogregarina Barretti and Aedes Triseriatus, Kristina McIntire
Biological Sciences
Sustainability at ISU, Molly McManus
Sociology/Anthropology
Skill and Attribute Demands of Agricultural Employers: A Best-Worst Scaling Approach, Joshua McWilliams
Agriculture
Attachment Styles and Life Goals of At-Risk Youth, Barbara Miller
Psychology
Global Motivation as a Predictor of College Students' Ratings of a Career Intervention, Mariah Mims
Psychology
Millennial College Students: What Moves Them to Action? Multi-Institutional Survey of Agribusiness Students., Michael Miner
Agriculture
The Effects of Ionic Conductances on the Dynamics of Neuronal Activity, Zach Mobille
Physics
U.S. Military Intervention And Public Engagement, Anthony Modica
Politics and Government
Extent and Determinants of Financial Inclusion Among Agriculture Producers in Ghana, Fatima Mohammed
Agriculture
Identifying Students At-Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Katie Montalbano
Social Work
The War on Drugs And its Effect on Recidivism Rates in the United States, Rain Montero
Politics and Government
When does Consistency in Role-Differentiated Bimanual Manipulations Appear During Infancy?, Leanne Mordan
Psychology
Implementing a Structured Nurse to Nurse Communication Strategy, Kathleen Morris
Nursing
Spray Solvent Dependence Observed During the Analysis of Synthetic Cannabinoids Via Paper Spray Ionization-Mass Spectrometry, Shahnaz Mukta
Chemistry
Content of Disparaging Humor: Reactions and Coping Responses, Gino Muzzarelli, Lawrence Nisivaco, and Anne Augustyn
Psychology
Metrics for Analyzing Top Offensive Lineman in This Years Nfl Draft, Miles Neilson
Marketing
Should States Adopt Drug Overdose Immunity Laws?, Jordan Norton
Politics and Government
Chloride Dynamics in an Urban-Agricultural Stream, Andrew Oberhelman
Geography, Geology and the Environment