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
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
Examination of the Validity of Submaximal Exercise Tests to Assess Maximal Oxygen Uptake, Jason O'Donnell and Austin Hasselbring
Kinesiology & Recreation
Lichen Growth in Matthiessen State Park and Starved Rock State Park, Kristen Ohls
Geography, Geology and the Environment
Exploring Mechanisms of Personal Values' Influence on Colorblind Racial Attitudes, Kristina Okamura
Psychology
Experimental Studies of Social Media in Sport, Austin Overmann
Kinesiology & Recreation
Karst Susceptibility to Anthropogenic Influences in the Driftless Area of Northwest Illinois, Prince Oware, Joseph Honings, Andrew Oberhelman, Andrew Watson, and Ian Rusthoven
Geography, Geology and the Environment
Does Unimanual Hand Preference Predict Rdbm Hand Preference During Infancy?, Duangporn Pattanakul, Rachel Flores, Leanne Mordan, and Wyatt Zakosek
Psychology
Head Orientation Preference and Self-Touch Actions During Early Infancy., Duangporn Pattanakul, Kevin Gehm, Sarai Cortina, and Danielle Swinford
Psychology
Something to Talk About: Improving At-Risk Youth's Communication Through Relationship Education, Alyse Pechtold
Psychology
Self Care Practices at a Trauma Informed Child Welfare Agency, Emily Pete
Social Work
Correlation of Nitrate and Crop Cover in Row-Crop Agricultural Watersheds, Jacob Piske
Geography, Geology and the Environment
Correlation of Crop Cover and Nitrate in Two Agricultural Watersheds, A Preliminary Investigation, Jacob Piske, Claire Harris, Monique Rutte, and Nicolette Sheffield
Geography, Geology and the Environment
Ankyloglossia Assessment and Treatment: Investigating Controversial Topics in the Medical Community, Elena Pivek
Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Role of Bound Electrons in the Single Electron Capture Process, Alexander Plumadore
Physics
Assessing the Need for Integrated Care at Illinois State University Student Health Services, Eric Powell
Social Work
Complications Nontraditional Students and Adult Learners Face in Higher Education., Pete Pucek
Communication
Shyness in College Students: Changes Over Time and Other Correlates, Samantha Ricker, Paige Ridgeway, Angelica Eichele, Laine Perry, and Tyler Zimansky
Psychology
Effect of Ph on Antibody Adsorption onto Gold Nanoparticles for Use in Biosensors, Guadalupe Ruiz
Chemistry
Temporal/Spatial Trends and Concentrations of Microplastics in Streams Throughout the Central Illinois Watersheds, Ian Rusthoven
Geography, Geology and the Environment
Patient Safety in Cook County, Tanisha Sablan and Aleah Bradley
Health Sciences
Use of Supplementary Videos in a General Education Physics Course to Affect Scientific Reasoning Skills and Attitudes About Science, Amber Sammons
Physics
Gender Equality in Education in Afghanistan, Brittany Sandvoss
Politics and Government
The Role of Classical Paths in the Piqtr Model, Torrey Saxton
Physics
Wave Propagation of Synchrony in Computer Simulations of Neuronal Networks, Colin Sellers
Physics
Scope and Limitations of [5+2] Intramolecular Cycloadditions, Jessica Shaw
Chemistry
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Uptake Within an Urban Stream Ecosystem, Nicolette Sheffield
Geography, Geology and the Environment
An Analytical Approach to Understanding the Success of Defensive-Minded Ncaa Volleyball Teams, Emily Siefken
Kinesiology & Recreation
Transitions Out of Early Intervention: A Qualitative Study, Megan Smith and Kylsea Cox
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Understanding Food Pantry/Partner Needs of Midwest Food Bank, Reyna Sparks, Terra Rumer, Kayla Boyd, and Maddie Culbertson
Health Sciences
Clinical Insight in Sass Screenings Determination, Torre Stark
Social Work
Ruggedness Characterization of an Open-Air Paper Spray Ionization Source Operated Under Field Conditions on a Portable MS System, Ashley Stelmack
Chemistry
Life Skill Acquisition Among Youth in Care Involved in a College Preparatory Program, Mariaton Tate
Social Work
Applications of the Piqtr Model to Two-Dimensional Charged Particle Scattering, Zachary Temple
Physics
Assessing the Need and Interest for a Mobile Food Pantry, Alexandra Tisch, Peyton Pelletier, Allison Myhre, and Thomas Hogan
Health Sciences
The Influence of Heatwaves on Bumble Bee Immunity and Parasite Infection, Kerrigan Tobin
Biological Sciences
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (Tbri): A Class and Subsequent Home Implementation Evaluation, Ariel Torres
Social Work
How Proficient are ISU Non-Science Majors in Scientific Literacy Skills Prior to Their General Education Science Course?, Ranija Turner
Biological Sciences
Ionization Induced by Electron Vortex Beam, Victor Turpin
Physics
Using Twitter to Discuss Work: Functions of Employees' Tweets, Morgan VanCleave and Katie Kresse
Psychology
El Surrealismo Compartido, Victor Velazquez
Languages, Literatures and Cultures