Office of
Research and Creative Scholarship

2015-2016

New Faculty Research Grants: 2015-2016
  • Erich Baumgartner (Leadership), The Changing Role of Church Planters in the Life Cycle of a New Church Plant, Abstract
  • Skip Bell (Church Ministry), Christ in the City: Incarnational Ministries that Transform Lives and Grow the Church, Abstract
  • Petr Cincala (World Mission), John Matthews (Discipleship and Religious Education), Kathleen Beagles (Discipleship and Religious Education), Peter Swanson (Christian Ministry), René Drumm (Behavioral Sciences), Identifying Components of Effective Pastor Training: A 10-year Review of Student Input, Abstract
  • Ivan Davis (English), Fred Newton Scott and Journalism Training at the University of Michigan, Abstract
  • Kari Friestad (Visual Art & Design), Exhibition and Studio Work Plan (2015-2016), Abstract
  • Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske (Biology), Characterization of Manatee Habitat and Its Use with Side-scan Sonar in Isla de La Juventud, Cuba, Abstract
  • Thomas Goodwin (Biology), Distribution and Paleobiology of Hibernation in Fossil Ground-Dwelling Squirrels from the Meade Basin, SW Kansas, USA, Abstract
  • James Hayward (Biology) and Shandelle Henson (Mathematics), Comparison of Surface Patterns on Cannibalized and Noncannibalized Gull Eggs, Abstract
  • Lori Imasiku (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Voices from the Multigrade Classroom: Zambian Community Schools, Abstract
  • Jimmy Kijai (Graduate Psychology and Counseling) and LeRoy Ruhupatty (Accounting, Economics & Finance), Student Engagement and Its Relationship to Development of Values, Religious Commitment and Community Services at Selected Adventist Colleges/Universities in the Southern Asia Pacific region. Abstract
  • Hyun Kwon and Rodney Summerscales (Engineering and Computer Science), Paper Biosensors and Mobile Apps for Affordable Detection of Cancer Biomarkers, Abstract
  • Kanya Long (Biology), Complementary local and international research opportunities for undergraduates in the Arbovirus Ecology Laboratory, Abstract
  • Peter Lyons (Biology), Structure and Function of Carboxypeptidase O, Abstract
  • Robson Marinho (Leadership), Practical Application of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle to Professional Development as Perceived by the Participants of Leadership Development Programs in Cross-Cultural Settings, Abstract
  • Desmond Murray (Chemistry) and Kanya Long (Biology), Hybrid Heterocyclic Boronic Acids as Potential Inhibitors against Alphaviruses, Abstract
  • Benjamin Navia and John Stout (Biology), The Effect of Model Calls with Varying Sound Intensities and Multiple Frequencies in the Phonotactic Selectivity and Its Neural Correlates in Female Crickets, Abstract
  • Boon-Chai Ng (Engineering and Computer Science), Creating and Testing Anodized Aluminum for Potential Application as an Interposer in the Test Socket Industry, Abstract
  • Joel Raveloharimisy and Arian Timoti (Behavioral Sciences), Understanding Poverty in Madagascar, Abstract
  • Rhonda Root, Robin Johnson, Ariel Solis (Architecture), Cavan Burren Research Project, Republic of Ireland, Abstract
  • Felipe Tan and Jim Ford (James White Library).  Subject Analysis of the Books in Ellen G. White’s Private and Office Libraries, Abstract
  • Shannon Trecartin (Social Work), Examining the Factor Structure of the Latent Construct “Physical Home Environment” using the National Health and Aging Trends Study, Abstract
  • Randy Younker (Institute of Archaeology), A Book on the Archaeology and History of Salemi, Sicily, Abstract
  • Robert Zdor (Biology), Cloning & Sequencing of Weed Deleterious Rhizobacterial Genomic Sequences Associated with Production of the Plant Hormone Auxin, Abstract
Faculty Research Grant Renewals: 2015-2016
  • Stanley Beikmann (Agriculture), Using What JFS Archaeology has Learned - for Education and Conservation of Plants, Water and Soil, Abstract
  • Greg Constantine (Visual Art & Design), Creation and Exhibition of “Poetic Licenses,” Abstract
  • Kenneth Logan (Music), Documentation of William Huber, Jr. Collection at The Library of Congress and Its Namesake; Musical Composition Fostering and Efficiency Project, Abstract
  • David Nowack (Chemistry), Preliminary Investigation into the Relationship between Dendrimer Structure and Enzyme Activity, Abstract
Faculty Research Grant No-Cost Carryovers: 2015-2016
  • Lisa Ahlberg (Chemistry), Investigation of 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition Mechanisms: Synthesis of Thiolactomycin and Derivatives, Abstract
  • Larry Burton (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Denominational Persistence and Denominational Exit Among Adventist University Alumni, Abstract
  • Kenley Hall and Joseph Kidder (Christian Ministry), Pilot Case Studies of NAD Churches who are Attracting and Keeping Young Adults (18-30), Abstract
  • Ryan Hayes (Chemistry), Structure Identification and Toxicity Assessment of an Arginine-based Heterocyclic Amine, Abstract
  • David Mbungu (Biology), Modulation of Phonotaxis by Monoamines, Abstract
  • Getahun Merga (Chemistry), Synthesis and Characterization of Conjugated Gold and Silver Nanoparticles with Sulfur Containing Amino Acids, Abstract
  • Nicholas Miller (Church History), The Religious Roots of the Civil War: Slavery, Judgment, and the Moral Government of God, Abstract
  • Marlene Murray (Biology), The Effects of Omega-3-Fatty Acids on Intracellular myo-Inositol, Abstract
  • David Randall (Chemistry), Development and Use of NO Chemical Sensor, Abstract
  • Denise Smith (Biology), The Role of the Oncogene HER2/neu in Breast Cancer and Potential Therapeutic Screening, Abstract
  • Chi Yong Yun (Music), Johann Samuel Schroeter Piano Concertos, Abstract