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2017 Student Presentations

The following list includes presentations given by graduate and undergraduate students in 2017. Alphabetized by students’ last name.

College of Arts and Sciences

Agriculture

  • Gretchen Krivak, Garth B. Woodruff, S. Forrest, Hannah Mbungu, Kechler Orcel, Soraya Fish, and Sherine Brown-Fraser “A mixed method multiple case study of three business models for local healthy food delivery systems in underprivileged urban areas.” Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. Chicago, IL. October 21-24, 2017.

Behavioral Sciences

  • Jahera Alamri and Joel Raveloharimisy. “Delivering humanitarian assistance in conflict zones. Case study: Syria crisis.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Philadelphia Cadette and Harvey J. Burnett. “The power of the pen: Examining patterns in expressive writing that predict resilience.” Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 20-22, 2017.
  • Melissa Ponce-Rodas and Brunna C. DaSilva. “Assessing perceptions and creating change regarding student’s mental health awareness.” Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association Annual Meeting. Loma Linda, CA. May 17-20, 2017.
  • Talisa Gonzalez, Leiali’i Edwards, Harvey Burnett, and Herbert W. Helm, Jr. “An examination of resilience, compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction between men and women among trauma responders.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Khadeen K. Grant and Joel Raveloharimisy. “NGOs to the rescue: Broken aid.” Midwest Political Science Association. Chicago, IL. April 6-9, 2017.
  • Khadeen K. Grant and Joel Raveloharimisy. “NGOs to the rescue.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Abigail Hall (with Herbert W. Helm, Jr.). “Generational gender differences in mate selection.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 20-22, 2017.
  • Courtney-Lynn Harvey and Karl G. D. Bailey. “The twenty-first century professor: An evaluation of time allocation among university faculty.” Southwest Michigan Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 31, 2017.
  • Courtney-Lynn Harvey and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Time allocation and procrastination among university faculty.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Courtney-Lynn Harvey and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Time allocation and procrastination among university faculty.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 20-22, 2017.
  • Tachica McCoy and Joel Raveloharimisy. “Youth in crisis: An insight into the prevalence of juvenile crime during times of protracted crises.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Diana B. Montalvo, Shaly M. Torres, and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Effects of simulated impairment on working memory, motivations, and intentions.” Southwest Michigan Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 31, 2017.
  • Diana B. Montalvo, Shaly M. Torres, Karl G. D. Bailey, and Harvey J. Burnett. “Effects of simulated impairment on working memory, motivations, and intentions.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 20-22, 2017.
  • Heather M. Moore and Harvey J. Burnett. “The anxiety strikes back: A study on anxiety associated with word differences in expressive writing amongst men and women.” Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 20-22, 2017.
  • Heather Moore andHarvey J. Burnett. “The anxiety strikes back: A study on anxiety associated with word differences in expressive writing amongst men and women.” Southwest Michigan Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 31, 2017.
  • Heather M. Moore, Philadelphia Cadette, Harvey J. Burnett, and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Examining the efficacy of psychology First Aid on anxiety, mood, physiological response, and resilience.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Melissa Ponce-Rodas and Jose Pozo. “Lessons learned: Survivors of domestic violence explore the intersections of their faith and abuse.” Society for Community Research and Action Annual Meeting. Ottawa, CA. June 2017.
  • Jessica Sarabia and Joel Raveloharimisy. “Who’s doing it right? Lessons from Jordan, Germany and the United States.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Brandon Shin andHarvey J. Burnett. “The compassion fatigue and resilience connection revisited among disaster behavioral health responders.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Jessica A. Stelfox and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Implicit bias and neighborhood segregation.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 20-22, 2017.
  • Jessica A. Stelfox and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Implicit bias and neighborhood segregation.” Southwest Michigan Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 31, 2017.
  • Shaly M. Torres, Diana B. Montalvo, Karl G. D. Bailey, and Harvey J. Burnett. “Effects of simulated impairment on working memory, motivations, and intentions.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Maria E. Wixwat, Karl G. D. Bailey, and Duane C. McBride. “Whom do Adventists fear? A comparison of perceived threat from Catholics and Muslims.” Southwest Michigan Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 31, 2017.
  • Maria E. Wixwat, Duane C. McBride, and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Whom do Adventists fear? A comparison of perceived threat from Catholics and Muslims.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 20-22, 2017.

Biology

  • Linnea C. Burke and Peter J. Lyons. (2017) “Activity of carboxypeptidase O in the secretory pathway of MDCK cells.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Purin Chirachevin and Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske. “The relationship between cold stress syndrome mortality and body shape in Florida manatees.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Brenden Croughan, D’Shauna Edwards, and H. Thomas Goodwin. “Is hibernation recorded in incisors of the Franklin’s ground squirrel and rock squirrel?” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Roshelle Hall, Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske, and Peter Lyons. “Genetic diversity of the Eastern massasauga (Sistrutus catenatus) in Berrien and Van Buren Counties, southwest Michigan.” Biology of Snakes Symposium. Rodeo, New Mexico. July 26-29, 2017.
  • Isabelle C. Hwang, Robert M. Polski, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. “Effects of eggshell coloration on egg cannibalism.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Temitope Idowu, Matthew Schott, and Peter J. Lyons. “Characterization of ECM14, a fungal pseudopeptidase.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Chelsea Kent and Benjamin Navia. “Does exposure to males change the phonotactic response of female crickets towards model calls?” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Benjamin Navia and Chelsea Kent. “Behavioral and neuronal responses in male-exposed female cricket Acheta domesticus.” Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. November 14, 2017.
  • Darley Magno and Benjamin Navia. “The role of octopamine in syllable-period selective phonotaxis in female cricket Acheta domesticus.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Mindy McLarty, Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske, Roamsy Volta, Jorge Angulo-Valdes, and Anmari Alvarez-Aleman. “Seeing the unseen: Testing the effectiveness of side-scan sonar to characterize benthic habitat.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Zenalda M. Navarro-Martinez, Lisandra Garcia-Cordova, Jose M. Febles-Diaz, Jorge Angulo-Valdes, Mindy J. McLarty, and Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske. “Juvenile tarpon and bonefish habitat characterization in Isle of Youth, Cuba.” Bonefish and Tarpon Trust 6th International Science Symposium. Weston, Florida. November 10-11, 2017.
  • Jemma McLeish, Denise L. Smith, and Desmond H. Murray. “Screening of Arylidene Heterocycles as potential anticancer agents.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Jemma McLeish (with Denise L. Smith and Desmond H. Murray). “Screening of Arylidene Heterocycles as potential anticancer agents.” Andrews Research Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. May 17-21, 2017.
  • Erika Bauza Nowotny, Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske, and Peter J. Lyons. “Identification of the Eastern massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrutus catenatus) through genetic analysis of shed skin.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Ezra Panjaitan and Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske. “Intra- and interspecific mesowear and tooth number in manatees.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Athena T. Smith, Isabelle Hwang, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. “Glaucous-winged Gull predation on chicken eggs treated with a UV blocking agent.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Rashida S. Smith, Lynelle M. Weldon, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. "When should one measure sea surface temperature to predict its time-lagged effects on seabird breeding." Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Marlene Murray andHyukje Sung. “Omega-3-fatty acids: Potential anti-bipolar agents.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Clemence Uwimana, Gordon J. Atkins, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. “Nighttime colony occupancy patterns by Glaucous-winged Gulls.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • Lauren Bitterman and Ryan T. Hayes. “Copper(II) ion sequestration by PAMAM-octyl dendrimers.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Hyelin Hou and Ryan T. Hayes. “Stabilization of aqueous ascorbic acid solutions using PAMAM dendrimers.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Jemma McLeish (with Denise L. Smith and Desmond H. Murray). “Screening of Arylidene Heterocycles as potential anticancer agents.” Andrews Research Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. May 17-21, 2017.
  • Jemma McLeish, Denise L. Smith, and Desmond H. Murray. “Screening of Arylidene Heterocycles as potential anticancer agents.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.

Engineering

  • Boon-Chai Ng, Will Allen, and Dominique Tan-Ng. “Evaluation of anodized aluminum for potential use as an interposer for the test socket industry.” Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. February 26-March 2, 2017.
  • Daniel Marsh, Ester Carrasco, Jisu Choi, and Hyun Kwon. “Development and configuration of mobile-phone based ECL biosensor using [Ru(bpy)3]2+ and DBAE.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Hyun Kwon and Daniel Marsh. “Signal enhancement of electro-chemi-luminescent sensor with mobile phones.” ASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conference and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Cleveland, OH. August 6-9, 2017.
  • Jesse Michael Snelling, Jay R. Johnson, Mark J. Engebretson, Eun-Hwa Kim, and Sheng Tian. “The role of cold plasma and its composition on the growth of electromagnetic ion cyclotron waves in the inner magnetosphere,” Abstract SM43B-2715. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA. December 11-15, 2017.
  • Mark Engebretson, Jennifer Posch,Jay R. Johnson, Jesse Snelling, Eun-Hwa Kim, Sadie Tetrick, Craig Kletzing, Sheng Tian, John R Wygant, Geoffrey D Reeves, and J. F. Fennell. “A parameter study and superposed epoch analysis of the generation of electromagnetic ion cyclotron (EMIC) waves based on Van Allen Probes observations,” Abstract A15-406. Joint IAPSO–IAMAS–IAGA Assembly. Cape Town, South Africa. August 26-September 1, 2017.
  • Nathan Verrill, Darrick Horton, Jay R. Johnson, and Simon Wing. “Examining magnetotail stretching and substorm onsets using GOES satellite data and information theory,” Abstract SM23A-2589. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA. December 11-15, 2017.
  • Jacob Willard, Jay R. Johnson, Ennio R. Sanchez, Igor Kaganovich, Michael Greklek-McKeon, and Tasman Powis. “The effect of tail stretching on the ionospheric accessibility of relativistic electron beam experiments,” Abstract SM23B-2603. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA. December 11-15, 2017.

English

  • Kyrk Defino (with Vanessa Corredera). “The erotic exotic: A legacy of lyrical and musical Orientalism from Madame Butterfly to Miss Saigon.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Ludanne Francis (with Vanessa Corredera). “‘Look at that little macho’: Serveillance and hegemonic masculinity in Junot Diaz’s The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.

History

  • Ruth Burn (with Stephanie Carpenter). “The influence of culture and tradition on the Navajo Code Talkers' experience.” Regional Student Phi Alpha Theta Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. April 7, 2017.
  • Nataly De La Cruz (with Stephanie Carpenter). “The Bracero program: Working hands.” Regional Student Phi Alpha Theta Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. April 7, 2017.
  • Rachel Middaugh (with Stephanie Carpenter). “African American soldiers in World War I.” Regional Student Phi Alpha Theta Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. April 7, 2017.
  • Shaianne Pierre (with Stephanie Carpenter). “For blacks only; For whites only: Regional and state conferences of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.” Regional Student Phi Alpha Theta Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. April 7, 2017.
  • Jon-Philippe Ruhumuliza (with Stephanie Carpenter). “Red blood, black skin: Adventist healthcare and the issue of race in the District of Columbia 1904-1912.” Regional Student Phi Alpha Theta Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. April 7, 2017.

Mathematics

  • Dorothea Gallos, Christiane Gallos, Whitney Watson, and Shandelle M. Henson. “Bifurcations in a discrete-time model of seabird reproduction.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Isabelle C. Hwang, Robert M. Polski, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. “Effects of eggshell coloration on egg cannibalism.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Viktoria L. Kolpacoff and Shandelle M. Henson. “The relationship between the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and associated socioeconomic and behavioral factors.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Lukasz Krzywon andYun Myung Oh. “Time-like rectifying curves in Minkowski space.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Timothy Robertson and Joon Hyuk Kang. “Coexistence conditions for nonlinear reaction diffusion population models.” Joint Mathematics Meetings. Atlanta, GA. January 4-7, 2017.
  • Joon Hyuk Kang and Timothy Robertson. “Estimate of positive solutions with uniqueness.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Athena T. Smith, Isabelle Hwang, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. “Glaucous-winged Gull predation on chicken eggs treated with a UV blocking agent.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Rashida S. Smith, Lynelle M. Weldon, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. "When should one measure sea surface temperature to predict its time-lagged effects on seabird breeding." Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Clemence Uwimama, Gordon J. Atkins, James L. Hayward, and Shandelle M. Henson. “Nighttime colony occupancy patterns by Glaucous-winged Gulls.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.

Religion & Biblical Languages

  • Glenn Russell and Jony Hajaj. “We are all immigrants and pilgrims: Biblical themes from Deuteronomy and Hebrews.” Mission in an Era of Migrants and Refugees Conference. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. September 13-16, 2017. 

School of Distance Education & International Partners

  • Lukonde Mwinga and Glynis Bradfield. “Academic advising as servant leadership: Alumni perceptions of Andrews University academic advisor qualities.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.

School of Education

Graduate Psychology & Counseling

  • Brittany Sommers, Ronald Coffen, Tevni Grajales-Guerra, and Bradly Hinman. “A model of distress tolerance in self-damaging behaviors: Examining the role of emotional reactivity and learned helplessness.” Ohio Psychological Association Annual Convention. Columbus, OH. April 26-28, 2017.

Teaching, Learning & Curriculum

  • Jonathan Doram, Anneris Coria-Navia, and Jerome Thayer. “Surviving or thriving: A mixed methods case study investigating student thriving in a racially-and-ethnically diverse high school choral setting.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. March 10, 2017.
  • Larry D. Burton, Josephine E. Katenga, and Christine A. Moniyung. “Toward a theory of transition from public school to Christian higher education.” Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association Annual Conference. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. May 17-20, 2017.
  • Christine A. Moniyung, Larry D. Burton, and Josephine E. Katenga. “Following faith commitments: Successful transitions from public high school into Adventist higher education.” SDA Nurse Educators Conference. Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN. May 15, 2017.

School of Health Professions

Physical Therapy

  • Elizabeth Oakley, Natalie Applehans, Alyson Jamel, Meredith Griffin, and Lauryl Murphree-James. “Hand dominance and posture: A study of handedness patterns in posture analysis.” American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 15-18, 2017.
  • Greg Almeter, Kathleen Berglund, Sozina Katuli, Carrie Carter, Matthew Lund, Tamara Patrick, Brooke Veen, and John Zdor. “Correlation between lumbopelvic instability, hip weakness and patellofemoral symptoms.” American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 15-18, 2017.
  • Pam Carter, Lyla Coto, Caroline Rybicki, John Taylor, Caryn Pierce and Elizabeth Oakley. “Evaluation of the effect of upper string-playing musicians on scapular position: A study of violinists, violists, and non-musicians.” Performing Arts Medicine Association International Symposium. Snowmass, CO. June 29-July 2, 2017.
  • Raymonde Fortin, Francois Desmeules and Elizabeth Oakley. “Diagnostic imaging and Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) Training & legislation in physiotherapy: A Pan-Canadian survey of university programs, provincial colleges, and Canadian Armed Forces.” 2017 Orthopaedic National Symposium. London, Ontario, Canada. October 20-22, 2017.

Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness 

  • Soroya Fish, Rebecca Caprio-Fonseca, Alfredo Mejía, Padma Tadi Uppala, Sherine Brown-Fraser, Uchenna Nwakanma, and Sozina Katuli. “Parental perceptions of eating behaviors, and body image and the risk for obesity in children from food desert areas in Berrien County, Michigan.” American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo. Atlanta, GA. November 5, 2017.
  • Soroya Fish, Rebecca Carpio-Fonseca, Alfredo Mejía, Padma Tadi Uppala, Uchenna Nwakanma, and Sozina Katuli. “Parental perceptions of eating behaviors, and body image and the risk for obesity in children from food desert areas of Berrien County, Michigan.” Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association Annual Conference. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. May 17-20, 2017.

Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

  • Darah Regal, Alyssia Chung, and Rachael E. Rick. “Assessment of the effectiveness of the ARIA Program in treating individuals with a dichotic deficit.” American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN. April 5-8, 2017.
  • Darah Regal, Carmella Rosu, and Allison Trine. “Diagnostic Use of DPOAEs and EHF for adults reporting tinnitus and/or hyperacusis.” American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN. April 5-8, 2017.