Faculty Research Grants 2022-2023

New Faculty Research Grants: 2022-2023

Lisa Ahlberg (Chemistry). High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method Development: Determine Multiple Amino Acids Detection Limits. Abstract

Sonia Badenas (International Languages & Global Studies). The “essential” in Mark Osborne’s The Little Prince. A Buberian reading. Abstract

Jean Cadet, Padma Tadi Uppala, and Dixon Anjejo (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness). The efficiency of filtration and water softener systems used to treat water from private well, in Berrien County, MI. Abstract

Anneris Coria-Navia, Jochabed Ade-Oshifogun, Michelle Allyn, Jenica Joseph, Kimerly Pichot, Tammy Shilling, and Letrisha Stallard (Education, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Business). Perceived Faculty Barriers for the Use Active Learning Methods for Planning, Delivery, and Assessment of Learning. Abstract

Oliver Glanz (Old Testament). Towards a Syntactical Database of Ancient Biblical Greek Texts. Abstract

Daniel Gonzalez (Biology). Phase IV of Amazonian Manatee Detection with Side-scan Sonar. Abstract

Stacie Hatfield (Behavioral Sciences). Transitions in Hisban: Kinship, Care, and Community Archaeology. Abstract

Nadine Isaac-Dennis and Michael Milmine (Graduate Psychology). The Traumatic Impact of Community Violence Exposure on Children: Perceptions and Experiences of School Mental Health workers in Trinidad. Abstract

Denis Kaiser (Church History). The Way the Lord Has Led Us: The Doctrine of God in Seventh-day Adventist History. Abstract

Sozina Katuli and Letrisha Stallard (Rehabilitation Sciences). Assessment of nutritional status of children under five years old in Kihurio Village, Tanzania. Abstract

Hyun Kwon (Engineering). Simulation of Li-ion battery for the design and optimization. Abstract

Peter Lyons (Biology). Activation mechanisms for novel carboxypeptidase enzymes. Abstract

Marlene Murray and Desmond Murray (Biology, Chemistry). Developing Cannabinoid Molecular Derivatives in Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Bipolar Disorder. Abstract

Benjamin Navia (Biology). Control of phonotaxis in female cricket Acheta domesticus: neuronal processing, molecular regulation and male exposure. Abstract

Pedro Navia (International Languages & Global Studies). Documentary Film: Berrien Springs, MI: A New Stranger in Town. Abstract

Joel Raveloharimisy (Behavioral Sciences). A missing-link: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programs to Promote Girls’ Education and the Daily Experience of School-Age Girls in Madagascar. Abstract

Randy Siebold and Erich Baumgartner (Leadership). Exploring Leader Growth: Approaching a learning model of transformative leadership development. Abstract

Marileda Tome and Heather Ferguson (Communication Sciences & Disorders). Lingual Frenulum characteristics in School-Aged Children with Speech Sound Disorder. Abstract

Shannon Trecartin (Social Work). A Phenomenological study of older adults’ religiosity and spirituality during the COVID-19 crisis. Abstract

Padma Tadi Uppala, Sherri Isaak, Gretchen Krivak, Dixon Anjejo, Jean Cadet, Guru Uppala, and Loida Medina (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness). Full plate living intervention for weight loss and reversing diabetes. Abstract

Chi Yong Yun (Music). Publication of the complete keyboard concertos, Op.6, Nos.1-6, of Johann Samuel Schroeter including CD and Video recording of the complete concerti. Abstract

Faculty Research Grant Renewals: 2022-2023

Sozina Katuli (Rehabilitation Sciences). The Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases among Adult Males and Females in Kihurio Village, Tanzania: A Community Health Assessment. Abstract

Marianne Kordas (James White Library). The Blythe Owen Project: An interdisciplinary exploration documenting, preserving, and promoting the life and works of a twentieth-century female American composer. Abstract

Rhonda Root, Robert Bates, and Oystein LaBianca (Architecture, Archaeology, Behavioral Sciences). Controlled Comparison Study of Esbus and its Relationship to the Cultural Program of the Decapolis. Abstract

Brian Wong (Biology). Modulation of apoptosis in glioblastoma U87-MG cancer cells by aqueous extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum. Abstract

Faculty Research Grant Carryover: 2022-23

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

James Hayward (Biology). Developmental Histology of Gull and Dinosaur Bones. Abstract

Lori Imasiku and Michelle Bacchiocchi (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum). Virtual Teaching Rehearsals and Repeated Teaching Simulations: Impact on Pre-Service Teachers Efficacy with High-Leverage Practices. Abstract

Getahun Merga (Chemistry). Rapid Green Synthesis of “Naked” Silver and Gold Nanoparticles and Their Characterization and Aantimicrobial Study. Abstract

Melinda Nwanganga, Shawna Henry (Nursing), Mordekai Ongo (Office of Research), and Jimmy Kijai (Graduate Psychology and Counseling). COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Students and Employees in Midwestern Universities. Abstract

Paul Ray (Archaeology). Analysis of Microbiofacts Related to Household Archaeology at Khirbat Safra, Jordan. Abstract

Rob Zdor (Biology). Exploring the Clay Composition of Sand Mixtures on the Suppressive Effect of Mustard Seed Meal on Velvetleaf Growth. Abstract