2020-2021 Faculty Research Grants
New Faculty Research Grants: 2020-21
Lisa Ahlberg (Chemistry), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method Development for Analysis of d,l-Amino Acid Ratios in Avian Eggshells. Abstract
Dixon Anjejo, Padma Tadi Uppala, and Jean Cadet (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness), Determination of Factors Associated with High Rates of Divorce Among sub-Sahara African Immigrants in the United States. Abstract
Harvey Burnett (Behavioral Sciences), An Examination of the Proactive and Reactive Resilience Pathways: Expanding Our Understanding of Psychological Body Armor. Abstract
Jean Cadet, Padma Tadi Uppala, and Dixon Anjejo (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness), Quality Status of Private Wells Drinking Water in Berrien Springs and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Abstract
Petr Cincala, Anthony WagenerSmith, and Shannon Trecartin (World Mission, Christian Ministry, Social Work), Evaluation of Church Planting in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Abstract
G. Brendan Cross (Physics), Electrical Characterization of MEPA-MOCVD grown InN. Abstract
Denis Fortin (Theology & Christian Philosophy), George I. Butler: An Honest and Misunderstood Church Leader. Abstract
Daniel Gonzalez (Biology), Phase III of Amazonian Manatee Detection with Side-scan Sonar. Abstract
Sozina Katuli (Physical Therapy), The Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases among Adult Males and Females in Kihurio Village Same Tanzania: A Community Health Assessment. Abstract
Hyun Kwon (Engineering), Artificial Intelligence Assisted Sensor Data Analysis and Simulation. Abstract
Rhonda Root, Ariel Solis and Oystein LaBianca (Architecture, Behavioral Sciences), Digital Visualization and Interaction for the Historical Cultural Landscape of Hisban and Vicinity. Abstract
Peter Lyons (Biology), Structure and Function of Carboxypeptidase O: A Unique Metalloprotease. Abstract
Getahun Merga (Chemistry), Rapid Green Synthesis of “Naked” Silver and Gold Nanoparticles and Their Characterization and Aantimicrobial Study. Abstract
Joel Raveloharimisy (Behavioral Sciences), Women-Led Organizations and Contentious Politics in Madagascar. Abstract
Denise Smith and Desmond Murray (Biology, Chemistry), Hybrid Temozolomides (TMZ) as Potential Antiglioblastoma Agents. Abstract
Tiffany Summerscales (Physics), BayesWave as a Classifier of Gravitational Wave Detector Data. Abstract
Brian Wong (Biology), Selective Induction of Apoptosis by Aqueous Extract of Chinese Medicinal Herbs Scutellaria Barbata and Oldenlandia Diffusa in HCT 116 Colon Cancer Cells and CCD 841 CoN Colon Epithelial Cells. Abstract
Rob Zdor (Biology), Exploring the Clay Composition of Sand Mixtures on the Suppressive Effect of Mustard Seed Meal on Velvetleaf Growth. Abstract
Faculty Research Grant Renewals: 2020-21
Oliver Glanz (Old Testament) and Rodney Summerscales (Computer Science), Making Biblical Hebrew Students Learn the Hebrew Language Not the Hebrew Bible. Abstract
Marianne Kordas (Library), The Blythe Owen Project, Facets I & II: Creating a Critical Edition of the Sonata for Violin and Piano and Completing Transcriptions of the Owen Correspondence in CAR Collection 186. Abstract
Benjamin Navia (Biology), Control of Phonotaxis in Female Cricket Acheta Domesticus by Call Selective Neuronal Processing and Molecular Regulation: The Role of First Order Neurons in the Prothoracic Ganglion and the Effect of Male Exposure. Abstract
Faculty Research Grant Carryover: 2020-21
Krista Cooper and Curt VanderWaal (Social Work), Identity and Experience: The Lives of Women Living with Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. Abstract
Anneris Coria-Navia and Scott Moncrieff (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, English), Effective Incentives for Faculty Participation in Professional Development in the Area of Teaching. Abstract
Vanessa Corredera (English), Audience Education: Shakespeare, Race, and the Importance of Performance Pedagogy. Abstract
Stefanie Elkins-Bates (Visual Art, Communication & Design), Architectural Models of Khirbet ‘Ataruz Conservation and Restoration Project. Abstract
Kari Friestad (Visual Art, Communication & Design), Studio and Exhibition Plan for 2019 Horizon series. Abstract
Charity Garcia (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Exploring the Influence of Identity and Spiritual Development on Student Teacher Responses to Challenging Social-emotional Student Behavior. Abstract
Luana Greulich and Anneris Coria-Navia (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Physiognomy of Social Networks in Diverse K-12 Classrooms. Abstract
Kenley Hall and Joseph Kidder (Church Ministry), NAD Churches Who are Attracting and Keeping Young Adults. Abstract
James Hayward (Biology), Developmental Histology of Gull and Dinosaur Bones. Abstract
Jay Johnson (Engineering), Neural Basis for Auditory Scene Analysis. Abstract
Jimmy Kijai (Graduate Psychology & Counseling), The Influence of Religiosity, Religious Involvement, Adherence to Adventist Core Beliefs, and Religious Education on Denominational Loyalty among Youths and Young Adults in the Southeast Asia Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists. Abstract
Marlene Murray and Desmond Murray (Biology, Chemistry), Design and Development of Novel Hybrid Pharmaceuticals for Bipolar Disorder. Abstract
Melissa Ponce-Rodas (Behavioral Sciences),Summer High School Advancement Program Evaluation. Abstract
David Sedlacek (Discipleship) and Alina Baltazar (Behavioral Sciences), Male Spouses and Female Pastors: Stressors and Coping Strategies. Abstract
Padma Tadi Uppala, Ryan Hayes, Desmond Murray, Dixon Anjejo (Public Health, Chemistry), Environmental Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease in Berrien County, Michigan: Exposure Assessment of Lead, Arsenic and Cadmium. Abstract
Randall Younker (Archaeology), Museum Exhibit on the Origins of Christianity in Western Sicily. Abstract
Kristen Witzel (Behavioral Sciences), Does Medical Crowdfunding Increase Social Inequality? Abstract