GH 401 Research Presentations

Fall 2023 Oral Presentations

Session 1: Wednesday, December 6  •  9:00AM—11:00AM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Mallory Baumann, Theater: Bringing Theater to Life: How Theater Helps All
• Jaiden Chiletz, Computer Science: Being Aware of Digital Privacy and Cyber Security
• Kaylen Gustafson, Exercise Science: Muscle Fiber Types: How They Affect Sport Performance
• Danielle Henning, Marketing: A Marketing Plan to Increase Attendance at Indiana State University Softball Games and the Team’s Engagement with the Community
• Rachel Hildebrand, Marketing: Impact of Screen Time and COVID on Adolescent Attention Spans
• Emma Kaelin, Communication Sciences and Disorders: The Analysis of the Impact of Social Media and Technology on Mental Health
• Elizabeth Kindler, Applied Medicine: To Medicate, Or Not to Medicate? Investigating an Overreliance on Antianxiety Drugs to Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Potential Alternatives to Pharmacotherapy
• Ying-Tung Lee, Psychology: The relationship between racial stereotype and politics
• Nicholas Powers, Professional Aviation Flight Technology and Aviation Management: The Future of Commercial Air Transport: Advanced Air Mobility; Hurdles, Challenges, and Feasibility
• Kenna Teague, Criminology & Criminal Justice: Improving Crime Scene Evidence Collection
• Olivia Wagner, Marketing & Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Covid-19 Pandemic vs. Global Supply Chains: Past, Current, and Future State

Session 2: Friday, December 8  •  9:00AM—11:00AM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Ethan Denbo, Computer Science: A Multidimensional Comparison of Narrative and Response across Horror Literature and Film
• Bailey Flath Hollis, General Studies: The American Dream: Literature's Reflection of an American Nightmare
• Wilfred Jensen, Philosophy: Letters to Found Family (Poetry Collection)
• Maxwell Klebe, Psychology: The Psychology and Evolution of Cinematic Horror: Exploring the Complex Roots of the Captivating Genre
• Michaela Lynch, Management: Financial Astrology: The History, Psychology, and Use of Financial Astrology
• Madison Nichols, Social Studies Education: The Changeling Mindset: How Historical Treatment of Autism Has Influenced Ableism
• Cameron O'Hare, Applied Medicine: It's Electrifying!: The Relationship Between Therapeutic Massage and Skeletal Muscle Electromyography
• Haley Osmon, Applied Medicine: Diving into the World of Youth Athletics: The Nature of Multisport and Sport-Specialized Athletes
• Kindra Pierce, Mechanical Engineering Technology: Wait for the Crash: The Plausibility of a Safer Amusement Park Industry
• Wyatt Puff, Computer Science: A New Age on the Horizon: Exploring the Evolution and Future of AI and Machine Learning
• Erica Smith, Baccalaureate Nursing: Safe Sleep and the Development over Time

Fall 2023 Printed Research Poster Presentations

Session 1: Monday, December 4  •  10:00AM—12:00PM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Brooke Bernhardt, Applied Medicine: Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Telehealth: A Comprehensive Thesis
• Ciara Despain, Human Development and Family Sciences: No Family Left Behind: The Impacts of Poverty on Development and Family Functioning
• Ellie Heerema, Human Development and Family Sciences: More than “Just Breathe” : Techniques for Coping with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Aubrey Hook, Exercise Science: Recovery for Tendinopathies With an Emphasis on Ice
• Zach Kemp, Geology: Lead in Terre Haute Soils
• Lorynn Leitgabel, Baccalaureate Nursing: Pre-eclampsia: finding the pathology of the disease 
• Hope Linville, Marketing: Banned Food Ingredients Across Nations Excluding the U.S. : Examining Health Implications, Regulatory Approaches, and Substitutes
• Zoe Randolph, Baccalaureate Nursing: An Examination of Medication Compliance in Patients with Serious Mental Illness: Problems and Solutions
• Sarah Smaltz, Elementary Education: Being a Teacher in the 21st Century: The Overwhelming Roles and Responsibilities
• Breanna Smith, Psychology: A Place to Feel Bad: Environmental Regulation of Negative Affect
• Avery Snyder, Chemistry: Natural Bond Order Analysis of Organic Reactions

Session 2: Monday, December 4  •  2:00PM—4:00PM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Alison Amerman, Financial Services: The Rising Cost of Living: Impact on Stay-at-Home Parents
• Haley Burke, History: Give It Back?: A Look Into Repatriation in American Museums
• Jessica Crowe, Recreational Therapy: Dopamine: The Effects of Technology on a Developing Brain
• Luke Hargrave, Chemistry: Synthesis and oxidation of potassium bis(ethylenegylcolato)organosilicates and organosilatranes
• Terra Herberger, Criminology and Criminal Justice: Learned Helplessness
• Devin Hiatt, Chemistry: Mechanisms for Oxirane Formation in Interstellar Molecular Clouds
• Samantha Leyden, Applied Medicine: Population Genetics: Analyzing the Genetics of an Isolated Population of White-Tailed Deer
• Azriel Joy Manalaysay, Biology & Pre-Medicine: Mejor Salud para Todos: Examining the Effects of Health Care Barriers in Hispanic/Latino Populations in the United States and Analyzing Possible Solutions
• Katie Myers, Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation: BAP vs. SBP: A Comparative Review for the Patient
• Kristen Ream, Human Resource Development: Mental Health in the Workplace
• Kapil Reddy, Exercise Science & Pre-Medicine: The Effects of Hyperglycemia on Efflux Transporter Activity in an Alzheimer’s Disease-Derived Blood-Brain Barrier Model
• Lauren Thomas, Finance: Bank Failures and Government Bailouts
• Jordan Witt, Music Education: The Influence of Conducting on Instrumental Performance Anxiety

Session 3: Tuesday, December 5  •  10:00AM—12:00PM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Michaela ArnTessoni, Cybercriminology and Security Studies & Criminology and Criminal Justice: Terrorism in the Digital Age
• Jocelyn Astleford, Criminology and Cybercriminology: Online Child Exploitation
• Kelsey Bradshaw, Accounting: Hiking Away From Fraud: Forensic Accounting against James T. Hammes
• Nikelle Carlson, Music Education: Tuning Into Adolescence: Music’s Role in Cognitive Development and Its Implications for Music Educators
• Alivia Gilman, Legal Studies: The Psychological Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony in the Legal System: Implications and Alternatives
• Hailee Haase, Elementary Education: Childhood Trauma: The Effects and Responses in the Classroom
• Will Huff, Science Education: Locked in Learning: A Critical Analysis of School Resource Officers and the Student Experience
• Noah McSpadden, Engineering: Beyond Compliance: An Analysis of Combined Sewer Overflows and their Impact on the Ecosystem and Urban Development
• Riley Murphy, Criminology & Cybercriminology and Security Studies: Marijuana Perspectives and the Legalization of Marijuana
• Charlotte Olsen, History: The Age of Gods and Heroes: The Function of Greek Mythology in the Development of Delos
• Brianna Stasel, Music Education: Exploring the Klára Kokas Pedagogical Approach and its Benefits in Music Education
• Teal Trittschuh, Applied Medicine: Guillain Barré Syndrome: The Implication of Diagnosing the Cause

Session 4: Tuesday, December 5  •  2:00PM—4:00PM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Garrison Bock, Environmental Geoscience: Impacts of Climate Change on Tourism
• Hannah Buescher, Baccalaureate Nursing: Ramifications of Poverty in the United States with a Focus on Healthcare
• Muhammad Ahsan Khan, Computer Science: Data's Invisible Influence: A Journey into the Depths of Information Manipulation
• Hunter Marple, Political Science: How adequate is America’s current tort reform legal apparatus?
• Megan Owens, Elementary Education: Ramifications of Technology on Social Situations and Leadership Skills on Generation Z in the Workplace
• Stanley Ozongwu, Public Health: Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder: How Alcohol Impacts the United States
• Rose Pankoke, Elementary Education: How Violence in the Home Alters a Young Child's Brain Structure
• Abigail Rollins, Financial Services: Food Insecurity & Food Deserts: Impacts, Causes & Effects
• Katie Ryan, Aviation Management: Future of Advanced Air Mobility in the Aviation Sector
• Madelynn Welsh, Biology & Language Studies: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: An Extensive Review and its Cultural Implications
• Brandon Wessel, Baccalaureate Nursing: Unraveling the Obesity Crisis: Improving American Healthcare Where Problems Begin

Session 5: Thursday, December 7  •  10:00AM—12:00PM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Erica Barker, Communication Sciences and Disorders: Mind and Body: Exploring the Relationship Between Collegiate Student Athletes and Mental Health Services
• Cloe Clark, Communication Sciences and Disorders: The Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Pediatric Cognitive Development
• Daniel Garcia, English & Geography and Sustainability: Covering Up the Climate Crisis: the Story of How the U.S. Ended Up Deep in “Code Red”
• Emily Koch, Baccalaureate Nursing: Human Papillomavirus (HPV): The Importance of the Vaccine
• Anna LeClair, Aviation Management: The Struggle for Air Superiority: The United States vs. China
• Spencer  Limcaco, Biology: Large Scale Plant Production Methods: Comparative Analysis and Real-World Application
• Payten Madlem-Easterday, Psychology: The Genetics of Addiction
• Quincee Musselman, Marketing: Parenting Styles and Emotional Intelligence Development in Children: A Comprehensive Analysis of Impact and Implications
• Hailey Tonsor, Marketing: The Impact of Marketing on Gambling Behavior: Exploring Psychological Triggers and Societal Consequences
• Jillian Youtsey, Baccalaureate Nursing: Investigation of Nurse Burnout: How to Prevent Nurses from Quitting their Profession

Session 6: Thursday, December 7  •  2:00PM—4:00PM  •  Cunningham Memorial Library Events Area

• Brooklyn Bucher, Elementary Education: The Impact of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in the United States and European Countries
• Carlee Bursley, Baccalaureate Nursing: The Effect of Early Mobilization on Patient Outcomes in the Critical Care Setting
• Abbigayle Gamble, Biology: Twin roles of the zinc-finger transcription factor Castor: specification of cardiac cell subtypes and regulation of cardiac progenitor cell division
• Reed Goodwin, Elementary Education: Standardized Testing in America: Problems and Solutions
• Ally Hall, Marketing: Gender and Stereotype Reinforcement in Marketing
• Isabella Henning, Mechanical Engineering: Artificial Intelligence: Its Impact on Healthcare
• Micah Hubley, Business Administration: Tax liabilities of professional athletes: Jock Tax
• Maya Mann, Information Technology: Exploring Transgender Inequality within the STEM Workforce
• Lilliana Mendez, Human Development and Family Sciences: Family Case Management: Child Protective Services Affecting Families
• Nolan Reinneck, Accounting: Waste to Riches: Repurposing of Human Waste for Biosolid Biochar
• Michael Stewart, Biology: College (Undergraduate and Graduate Level) and Its Deteriorating Effects on Mental Health With Time
• Allison White, Biology: Polycomb group genes exhibit differential repression of abdominal-A within the Drosophila embryonic heart tube
• Kailin Wright, Middle School Math Teaching: Genetic Editing in the Livestock Farming Industry

Recorded Presentations

• Lukas Bacon, Political Science: McCarthy Malarky: Republican Representatives’ Decision Making During the 2023 Speaker of the House Election
• Kinley Ballard, Baccalaureate Nursing: Septic Shock: The Nurses Role in Recognition, Resuscitation, and Management
• Haley Bockover, Human Resource Development: The Value of Employees: A Literature Review of Employee Retention
• Savannah Boulware, English: Artificial Intelligence Language Tools: How They Contribute to Human Writing
• Geoffrey Brown, Business Administration: NIL: Changing the Landscape of the NCAA
• Kenzie Brown, Elementary Education: Mental Health in Children: How Schools can Help
• Abigail Canull—Beauchamp, Art Education: Felis Catus: The Domestication of Cats & its Effect on the US Ecosystem
• Samantha Dowell, Biology & Pre-Medicine: Osteosarcoma: Survival Rate and Developments in Treatments
• Jenna Gray, Applied Medicine & Communication Sciences and Disorders: When Disaster Strikes: Disaster Medicine and the Effectiveness of Hospital Operations
• Katrina Griffin, Criminology: Classrooms to Prison Cells: A Study of the School to Prison Pipeline
• Jon Hall, Human Resource Development: Let’s Get Real: Unraveling the Impact of Reality TV on Society
• Madilynn Halls, Elementary Education: Trauma—Informed Teaching: Prevalence, Effectiveness, and Impact on Curriculum
• Nadia Hardman, Elementary Education: Elementary School Safety: Past, Present, and Future
• Kenadee Koontz, Elementary Education & Special Education: Closing the Achievement Gap: New Interventions and Other Factors Affecting Students with Learning Disabilities
• Faith Kietzman, Intelligence Analysis: The Cold Case Murder of JonBenet Ramsey
• Emma Kuehn, Elementary Education: Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Reform System
• Hannah Murray, Social Studies Education: Women’s Involvement in the American Revolutionary War: Challenging Gender Roles and Paving the Way for Equality
• Katie Myers, Applied Medicine: Bone Anchored Prosthetics vs. Socket-Based Prosthetics
• Autumn Parsons, Communication: The Queer Agenda: LGBTQ+ Representation through Children’s Media
• Madelyn Richardson, Applied Medicine: The Mental Health Crisis in Nursing Homes: How to Create a Healthier Environment for those Living in Nursing Homes
• Maycee Roshel, English Education: Issues in US Foreign Language Education
• Alishba Rizwan, Psychology: Driving Business Success: The Crucial Role of Product Managers in Modern Organizations
• Aniya Ross, Public Health: The Shackles of Slavery
• Zane Stogsdill, Operations and Supply Chain Management: Understanding and Creating Completely Sustainable Supply Chains
• Kamryn Titus, Elementary Education: Student—Centered Learning: The Impact in Education
• Kendra Wertz, Operations and Supply Chain Management: Exploring the Benefits of Psychological Analyzation Within a Business Setting