CEL EBR ATI ON S
of
SCHOLARSHIP
A N D
P O S T E R
S Y M P O S I U M
2016
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elebrations of scholarship 2016
Scholarship is the act of learning,
the knowledge acquired through
studies, and the culmination of
academic achievement.
2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
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CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
SHOWCASES THE OUTSTANDING WORK
OF MILLIKIN STUDENTS, PROVING THAT
AN EDUCATION FOCUSED ON ENGAGING
STUDENTS IN THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF
THEIR DISCIPLINES DEVELOPS ACCOMPLISHED
SCHOLARS PREPARED FOR GRADUATE AND
PROFESSIONAL STUDY OR CHALLENGING
POSITIONS IN THE WORKPLACE.
During this celebratory event, students from across the University will present
the results of their research, scholarship, and creative efforts to the Millikin
community. Multiple concurrent sessions modeled on a scholarly conference
format and organized independently by each department will run across the
campus. In addition, the Annual Research Poster Symposium will highlight the
scholarly work completed by students in regularly scheduled courses, seminars,
independent studies, directed studies, internships, SURF, Leighty Scholar, LongVanderburg Scholar and James Millikin Scholar projects.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
05 PROVOST'S MESSAGE
22 TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
06 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
24 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER
13
MILLIKIN PREMIER WRITERS
26 LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS
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COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
28 FRESHMAN FOCUS PANELS
18
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
34 POSTER SYMPOSIUM
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Performance
Learning lives at
Millikin University!
Celebrations of Scholarship is a time when
the fruits of countless hours of student work,
study, practice, attention, energy, and striving
are made public to recognize, instruct, enrich,
and of course, celebrate. Millikin University
is an extraordinary, vibrant community of
thinkers and doers and all of that is beautifully
reflected in the range and depth of the
student work given a public forum during
the Celebrations of Scholarship.
A message
from the Provost
DR. JEFFERY D. APER, PH.D, PROVOST
DR. JEFFERY D. APER, PH.D, PROVOST
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
Behavioral
Sciences
See the Results of Our Students’ Research
At Millikin University we expect and are continuously surprised how our students discover,
create, and use newly acquired knowledge. This is true of first year students in University Studies
classes (as evident in today’s Freshman Focus Presentations) AND this is true of ALL Millikin
students at every stage of their academic development in their disciplines. Our students do not
attend Millikin University to merely consume and regurgitate what professors know. Millikin
students are here to be the makers, the innovators, the research collaborators and the creative
users of new knowledge.
In the 2016 Celebrations of Scholarship you have the opportunity to hear and see the
results of our students’ recent research and creative projects presented by students.
The College of Arts & Sciences students have been at national and regional conferences
sharing their outstanding research, exemplary models of social action, and top-quality
college competitions such as MOOT Court and the Ethics Bowl. Now is your chance to
enjoy these presentations and new work firsthand on our own campus.
I invite you to join in the 2016 Celebrations of Scholarship presentations, forums and
exhibits. Join me as we recognize the outstanding achievements of our students. Join
me in the celebration of the creativity in the College of Arts & Sciences. Join in the
excitement and fun of learning. See you at our Celebrations of Scholarship!
5. Connection to Decatur homelessness
The Effects of Misleading
Information on Memory
6. Available assistance for the
homeless population
SH320
11:30-11:45 AM
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Human Services
Capstone Internship
Big Blue Backpacks
Presenter(s):
Rachel Sapp
SH320
10:00-11:00 AM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. James St. James
Presenter(s):
Latasha Wilson, Bryn Agnew, Ashley
Horan, Trista Smith, Jonathan Rieck
Abstract/Description:
I will be presenting my research involving the use of misleading information on
people’s memory’s. The study involves
participants recalling what they have just
seen in video clips that I have showed them.
With the use of misleading questions, I will
alter their recollections of the events.
Presenter(s):
Bryn Agnew, LaToya Beals, Danielle
Green, James Moorehead, Morgan
Oliver, Addie Smith, Ebonee White,
Derekah Williams, Latasha Wilson,
Emily Cleveland, Steven Greathouse,
Ben Locke, Ramey Sola, Beth Wild
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Kay White
College of
Arts & Sciences
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SH320
8:00-9:00 AM
BIOLOGY PROFESSOR DR. JUDY PARRISH
AND BIOLOGY MAJOR JESSICA KERR
WORKING ON THE GREEN ROOF OF
LEIGHTY TABOR SCIENCE CENTER.
4. Importance of learning about underrepresented populations, such as the homeless
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Abstract/Description:
Senior Human Service majors will discuss
the experiences they have encountered at
their internships throughout the community
followed by question and answer segment.
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Human Services Connection:
Be Somebody's Somebody
SH320
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Steven Greathouse, Randi Mehrmann,
Addie Smith, Kaylee Smith
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Mary Garrison
Abstract/Description:
Every year Human Service Connection goes
on a performance learning trip. These trips
allow students to gain experience with a
specific, underrepresented population. This
year, four students got the opportunity to
travel to Los Angeles, California, to spend
two days working with the homeless population. While there, students spent most of
their time in and around Skid Row. This presentation will focus on their experiences in
Los Angeles and the knowledge they gained
while working with this population.
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Mary Garrison
Abstract/Description:
With the focus on students in need at Dennis Lab School, Big Blue Backpacks aims to
provide them with products that contribute
to nutrition and wellness over the weekend
in the academic school year. Through community contributions, volunteerism, and
the drive and dedication of a Leadership
Team, Big Blue Backpacks hopes to extend
their network in the upcoming years to help
children throughout the city of Decatur. This
presentation serves to educate the University about the program, who and what this
program serves, and how they can contribute and become involved.
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The Art of Color Mixing:
How you Perceive Color
SH320
11:00-11:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Natalie Wolfe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. James St. James
Abstract/Description:
This presentation goes in depth about how
you perceive color. It not only goes into the
anatomy of the eye and the brain, but also
delves into various studies that contribute
to discoveries about how we perceive color.
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Biology
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Analysis of mucosal antibodies
in red-eared slider turtles
(Trachemys scripta elegans)
LTSC001
8:00-8:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Hannah Bond
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Laura Zimmerman
Abstract/Description:
In this study, the immune system of the RedEared Slider turtle was further investigated by
analyzing antibodies found in mucosal secretions. Turtles from Rock Springs Conservation
Area were collected via traps. Blood samples
and mucosal swabs were then collected from
each turtle. The samples were then analyzed
using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
(ELISA) to measure the total amount of antibodies in each sample. Results from this study
will be used in future studies to compare how
turtles tolerate invading parasites.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Understanding Skid Row: What it
is, how it was formed and why?
2. Issues that contribute to homelessness
3. Demographics that make up homelessness
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DR. RANDY BROOKS, DEAN
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
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Biology
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Control of Citrobacter freundii
with multiple bacteriophages to
overcome rapid development
of phage resistance
tal group was placed in the refrigerator for
six to eight hours per day for 14 days. Both
species were negatively affected by low temperatures, with a decrease in bacterial killing
ability and antioxidants on their skin. Cuban
Tree Frogs spreading north may be slowed
by low temperatures, but we do not expect
significantly greater deaths.
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Communication 480
Capstone Presentations
A Broken League:
A Communication of
the NFL’s Crisis
SH420
8:15-9:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Branden Harvey, Samantha Janacek,
Geena Mancuso, Manasseh Morris, Hannah
Wheeler, Jovonne Roberson, Jeffrey Broch,
Benjamin Poundstone, Ethan“ Francis, Leanna Michniuk, Alice Moorehead, Peter Sinise
LTSC001
8:30-9:00 AM
Potential of cantharidin-containing liposome and gold nanoshell
complexes to induce apoptosis
Presenter(s):
Emily Talbott
LTSC001
9:30-10:00 AM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Jeffrey Hughes
Presenter(s):
Aaron Fleming
Abstract/Description:
Senior Communication students present
their capstone projects.
Abstract/Description:
The increase of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
has fueled research for new methods to control bacterial growth. Bacteriophages--viruses of bacteria--have been studied as anti-bacterial agents for some time, but this work has
been overshadowed by the success of antibiotics. The treatment effects of bacteriophage
were examined against Citrobacter freundii.
25 phages were isolated from Decatur, IL city
sewage and three were isolated for further
study. Infecting Citrobacter cultures with one
phage killed most cells, but combinations
of two or three phage killed every host cell.
This suggests that combinations of bacteriophage could potentially control Citrobacter
infections without also producing phage-resistance.
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Jennifer Schroeder
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Innate immune and antioxidant
costs of low temperatures in
GreenTree Frogs and Cuban
Tree Frogs (Hyla cinerea) and
invasive tropical Cuban Tree
frogs (Osteoopilus septentrionalis)
Abstract/Description:
One concern with chemotherapy is that it
can damage all cells within the body. One
solution is to encapsulate an apoptotic
agent within a liposome to prevent healthy
cell exposure, and tethering a hollow gold
nanoshell as a guide to tumors. Heating
these complexes will release cantharidin, an
apoptotic agent. It is uncertain whether the
nanoshells are harmful to cells. To examine
potential toxicity, this project examined cell
viability by exposing MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231
breast cancer cells to nanoshell samples, as
well as nanoshell-liposome complexes and
conducting MTT assays and real-time PCR.
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Communication
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Uncertainty Reduction Theory
related to Trustworthiness
LTSC001
9:00-9:30 AM
SH420
8:00-8:15 AM
Presenter(s):
Kelsey Going
Presenter(s):
Breana Bagley
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Brandon Hensley
Abstract/Description:
We studied physiological costs associated
with low temperatures in Green Tree Frogs
and Cuban Tree Frogs. 107 tree frog tadpoles
were raised and, as young frogs, divided into
a control group maintained at 20°C and an
experimental group at 10°C. The experimen-
Abstract/Description:
This is a presentation of my research related
to Uncertainty Reduction Theory and trustworthiness. I interviewed five people, comparing and contrasting their stories while
pulling out the most interesting themes and
findings from my initial study.
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Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Nancy Curtin
Research in Environmental
Advocacy
SH420
9:30-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Brett Aldridge, Garrett Anderson, Allison Atkenson, Anna Brockman, Angelica Bravo, Cheyenne Clayton, Nicholas
Buono, Alexandrea Dedman, Magdalena
Dyer, Ieshah Edwards, Nicole Francisco
Alamanza, Karmina Gant, Frank Jones,
Gavin Kok, Manasseh Morris, Richard
Olexa, Christa Peoples, Benjamin Peters,
Elizabeth Plucinski, Myisha Ross, Victoria
Rossi, Morgan Short, Jacoby Sims, Karen
Sly, Michael Tague, Kelsey Talkington, Blake
Tisza, Jonathan Walters, Tyankhes White,
Amy Woods, Shelby Young, Vesper Young
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Tom Duncanson
Abstract/Description:
A brief poster session of research on environmental advocacy related to coal, fracking, dam building, airport expansion, and
drought.
SH420
10:00-10:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Eric Shafer
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Brandon Hensley
Abstract/Description:
This paper is a follow up to last year’s communication research regarding Ray Rice and
the Baltimore Raven’s PR failure and the
NFL’s crisis communication failure. This paper addresses the two bleeding obvious categories of the NFL crises, image and injury.
This article offers suggestions for repair to
the specific crises and also chronicles the injury timeline of the NFL and the newly risen
concussion crisis. This article also peeks at
the future of the NFL due to the aforementioned crises and analyzes Timothy Coomb’s
Situational Crisis Communication Theory as
well as Benoit’s Image Restoration Theory.
that highlight various cultures including areas such as food, dress and communication
practices. Six different cultures will be represented. Come see, taste and experience what
life is like in various cultures!
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Presenter(s):
Amanda Pippitt, Michael Cook, Rachel
Bicicchi, Sam Miller, Mikayla Mendenhall, Ryan Morgan, Matthew Gremo
Studies in Argument
SH418
1:00-2:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Dana Caspar, Kayleigh Faulkner,
Trevor Hooth, Diana Popoca
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Tom Duncanson
Abstract/Description:
There is argument in the sense of conflict,
and then there is the elevated sense of argument as reasoning with one-another. These
four presentations explore the ways people
argue in obvious and un-obvious ways in
public communication and popular culture.
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Communication 480
Capstone Presentations
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Nancy Curtin
Abstract/Description:
Senior Communication students
present their capstone projects.
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English
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English Student Publishing
SH 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY
1:00-3:00 PM
Cultural Fair
SH 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY
1:00-2:00 PM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Stephen Frech
Presenter(s):
Communication 432, Intercultural
Communication Class
Abstract/Description:
Student writers, editors and designers of
Millikin University publishing ventures will
exhibit and discuss current publications and
related business processes with visitors to
the publications exhibit.
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Nancy Curtin
Abstract/Description:
This is a cultural fair with booths/tables
SH317
2:00-3:00 PM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael Cook
Abstract/Description:
This year, a group of Millikin Students and
Faculty established the Millikin Medal for
Excellence in Young Adult Literature. Using funding from a Millikin Performance
Learning Enhancement Grant (PLEG), our
project brought together future educators,
writers, historians, librarians, and parents to
establish and facilitate a sustainable literary
award. This presentation will cover how the
group was set up, how funding was secured,
how a short list was chosen, how criteria was
agreed upon, and ultimately how the winning title was chosen. Valuable experiences
ranging from critical thinking to collaboration and exposure to diverse authors and
novels will also be discussed.
Writing Historical
Fiction for Youth
Presenter(s):
Student editors and leaders of Collage,
The Decaturian, Blue Satellite, Millikin
Premiere Writers, and Bronze Man Books
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Millikin Medal
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SH420
10:30-11:45 AM
Presenter(s):
Hunter Bailey, Sarah Daniels, Rachel
Dolgner, Makenzie Finks, Alex Gyrion, Mikayla Shaw, Katie Szajkovics,
Alyssa Visvardis, Hannah Woolard,
Joshua Colvin, Ieshah Edwards
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SH317
3:00-3:30 PM
Presenter(s):
Mikayla Mendenhall
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael Cook
Abstract/Description:
Elaborating from last years presentation on
how children can learn through historical
fiction, I will share my approach to writing
my own piece of adolescent literature. This
work aims to provide a clearer view of what
life was like for children in the Midwest from
1941-1942. Young men leaving home to aid in
the war effort is a well-known fact; however,
few people think about what happened to
the small communities they left behind. This
piece will bring history to life for young readers while making history relevant and helping readers to make meaningful connections
to an important era in our history.
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English
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Haiku Cut: A Poetry
Slam Tournament
periods is included to further support the
hypothesis of Hemingway shifting his war
views as a result of his experience in Spain
during the time of the war.
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Public History/Museum Studies
SH412
3:00-3:45 PM
SH412
1:30-2:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Emily Crutchfield, Taylor Hagerdorn,
Brianna Speed, Austin Jesse, Jazmin
Wilkerson, Emily Wunnenberg,
Emily Wheeler, Lauren Nesbit
Presenter(s):
Taylor Hagerdorn
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Tim Kovalcik
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Randy Brooks
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Dan Monroe
Abstract/Description:
Haiku Cut: A Poetry Slam Tournament is a
fun matching contest with teams competing in a head to head tournament. One team
selects & reads a haiku and the other team
selects and reads a haiku they think will beat
it. The audience members have flags to vote
for the BLUE or WHITE team (yes teams will
wear head bands). We will have teams of 2-3
and there will be some IMPROMPTU egg-timer rounds for spontaneous creation of haiku
based on prompts as well as special topic
rounds. Of course, we will have fabulous haiku publication prizes and the distinction of
leaving the other teams in the dust.
Abstract/Description:
In this research paper, I closely examine
Hemingway’s complex character, Lady Brett
Ashley in the novel the Sun Also Rises. I argue
that a new approach to understanding her
character is necessary in order to fully appreciate the dynamic process through which
Hemingway created her. I believe that by
further examining her, we are better able to
understand Hemingway as a person and his
multifaceted perspective of women, gender
roles, and sexuality.
Abstract/Description:
This will be an overview of work accomplished in Local History museums, including
exhibit design, museum consultation and archival research
KAEUPER HALL
4:00-5:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Millikin University Haiku
students and alumni.
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History
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Hemingway’s War Views
from World War One to
the Spanish Civil War
SH412
1:00-1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
Lyndsay Chapman
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Dan Monroe
Abstract/Description:
The paper“discusses the notions and biases
Hemingway held“towards“war in the both
the time period of WWI as well as the Spanish Civil War. It dissects his change in views
through the use of his short stories as well
as the Spanish Civil War novel he published
titled For Whom the Bell Tolls. Additionally, a
historical background about these two time
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Hemingway’s Lady Brett
Ashley: A New Approach
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Hemingway’s Atheism
SH412
2:00-2:30 PM
Presenter(s):
Taylor Hagerdorn, Austin Jesse
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Dan Monroe
Abstract/Description:
Ernest Hemingway was raised in a religious
household, but his fiction suggests a certain
agnosticism, even atheism. The paper examines the evidence in Hemingway’s work for
his atheism.
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Fandoms Influence on the 1960s
SH412
2:30-3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Emily Wunnenberg
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Dan Monroe
Abstract/Description:
Looking through the 1960s, certain fandoms
rose in American culture. The paper explores the physical and psychological effects
of fans on the long sixties.
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Illinois in the Civil War
SH412
3:45-4:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Blake Knox
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Dan Monroe
Abstract/Description:
The paper highlights the distinctive contribution that the state of Illinois made to the
ultimately successful Union war effort.
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HURF
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HURF
SH317
1:00-2:00 PM
Presenter(s):
TBA
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Eric Roark
Abstract/Description:
The HURF paper awards highlights the best
papers written within the humanities during
the past year.
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Modern
Languages
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Spanish Capstone Class
SH422
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Ashley Horan, Beth Plucinski,
Kate Wrigley, Jennifer Zima
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Eduardo Cabrera
Abstract/Description:
"El sistema de salud mental en Espa–a y la
Republica Dominicana" Beth Plucinski: Costa Rica: l’der en sustentabilidad Kate Wrigley:
Estrictas leyes y fronteras dŽbiles: las leyes
de inmigraci—n en AmŽrica Latina Jennifer
Zima: Los derechos humanos en el sistema
judicial: Estados Unidos y Cuba
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Philosophy
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Philosophy Senior
Thesis Presentations
SH308
8:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Kensie Meadows, Jenna Farquhar,
Mitch Brannon, Courtney Burress
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Eric Roark
Abstract/Description:
Philosophy Senior Thesis Presentations
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The Myth of Consciousness
SH308
10:00-10:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Courtney Burress
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael Hartsock
Abstract/Description:
A presentation supporting the thesis that
consciousness does not exist. It will look at
both sides of the issue and defend the view-
point that consciousness is a myth and that
the reality of our world is similar to the zombie of world that David Chalmers’ hypothesizes.
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Ethics Bowl Demonstration
SH308
10:30-11:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Elaine Ortyl, Janine Norman, Arlo
Frantz-Greene, Courtney Burress, Jenna
Farquhar, Brittany Larsen, Rachel Mason
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael Hartsock
Abstract/Description:
The Ethics Bowl is a competitive, intercollegiate tournament, where students engage in
substantive ethical reasoning in a professional setting, where they are evaluated by diverse professionals and community leaders.
The goal of the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl is
to facilitate civic and professional responsibility through critical discourse concerning
practical and professional ethics. In this
demonstration, members of Millikin’s Ethics Bowl Team will conduct a sample match
based on a case from a recent competition.
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Physics
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Electrodynamics
Journal Presentations
LTSC001
10:00-11:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Austin Evans, Zech Miller, Santiago Realmo,
James Seyfert, Hunter Somers, Ben Woodall
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Eric Martell
Abstract/Description:
Students in PY 403 - Electrodynamics I will
present discussions of research articles published on topics relevant to the course.
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Political
Science
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Open vs. Closed Primaries:
Voter Participation in the
Primary and General Election
SH409
1:00-1:30 PM
Presenter(s):
Abby Beaty
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Amber Lusvardi
Abstract/Description:
This presentation consists of why an open primary system would be a better choice for the United States than a closed or semi-closed primary
system. It includes primary calendars that would
provide a better schedule to influence more participation in the primary.
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Blood and Iron
SH409
1:30-2:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Caleb Goding
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Amber Lusvardi
Abstract/Description:
Presentation of National Socialist Black Metal and it’s resurgence signifying the growth
of the far-right in America and abroad.
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Single Payer: A Citizen’s Right
SH409
2:00-2:30 PM
Presenter(s):
Taylor Godwin
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Amber Lusvardi
Abstract/Description:
In this presentation, I will be making an argument
for single-payer health care in the United States,
with independent research and case studies on
a multitude of countries and why they’re doing
better on a multitude of levels of health care. This
presentation is the accumulation of four years of
work and is my biggest accomplishment as a student at Millikin University.
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Political
Science
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The Effects of Political
Culture in France and the United
States on Immigration Policy
SH409
2:30-3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Kathleen Wrigley
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Amber Lusvardi
Abstract/Description:
All developed nations, and even undeveloped nations, experience immigration into
their countries and must develop and adapt
immigration policies to reflect changes in immigration demographics. This topic is especially relevant today in the United States and
European countries, as these countries find
themselves confronted with enlarging immigration numbers. Many citizens and politicians within the United States, for example,
have continued to call for more restrictive
policies regarding the qualifications and education backgrounds of individuals as more
and more people emigrate from countries in
Central and South America. A topic worthy
of investigation, therefore, is the changing
attitudes and policies in European countries
as they face changing patterns of immigration which are growing to reflect those that
the United States faces. A comparison of the
political culture and immigration history in
France and the United States indicates that
both nations have, in fact, found themselves
on a path of selective immigration laws with
a greater emphasis on integration policies
for new immigrants.
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Defying the Trend: The Impact
of Elezar’s Political Culture on
Enrollment in Undergraduate
Political Science Programs
SH409
3:00-4:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Jared Rixstine
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Amber Lusvardi
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Abstract/Description:
Though many report that enrollment in
undergraduate Political Science programs
is decreasing, many institutions defy this
trend. By looking at data from each state, it
becomes apparent that enrollment trends
ought to be analyzed on a state- or regional
level as opposed to a national scale. When
analyzed on this regional level, a correlation
between political culture and enrollment
can be observed. By reviewing specific cases
and trends by political culture, the author
shows the enrollment trends in each political
culture and therefore which cultures seem to
demonstrate higher interest in Political Science. This information revolutionizes efforts
to recruit students.
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Senior Thesis
SH409
4:00-5:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Jennifer Zima
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Amber Lusvardi
Abstract/Description:
This is a presentation of my senior thesis
project that I completed in the fall semester.
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Sociology &
Organizational
Leadership
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Sociology Capstone I
Research Projects
SH412
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Seth Throneburg, Megan Haley,
Iman Egwaoje, Felice Cobb,
Doug Easter, LeRyan Wolfe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Kenneth Laundra
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marijuana legalization in Illinois, narcissistic
effects of social media, and how food affects
mood.
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Sociology Capstone II
Research Projects
SH412
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Megan Haley, Iman Egwaoje,
Felice Cobb, Seth Throneburg,
Doug Easter, LeRyan Wolfe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Kenneth Laundra
Abstract/Description:
Senior students in the sociology capstone
course will present on original research
conducted over this past semester. Includes
social science research on representations
of black men in the media, attitudes toward
marijuana legalization in Illinois, narcissistic
effects of social media, and how food affects
mood.
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Sociology Capstone III
Research Projects
SH412
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Megan Haley, Iman Egwaoje, LeRyan Wolfe,
Doug Easter, Felice Cobb, Seth Throneburg
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Kenneth Laundra
Abstract/Description:
Senior students in the sociology capstone
course will present on original research
conducted over this past semester. Includes
social science research on representations
of black men in the media, attitudes toward
marijuana legalization in Illinois, narcissistic
effects of social media, and how food affects
mood.
Millikin
Premier
Writers
Millikin Premier Writers (MPW)
SH320
2:00-3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Dr. Carmella Braniger,
Emma Hoyer, Katherine Viviano,
Sydney Doherty, Elyse Schnabel
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Carmella Braniger
Millikin’s Premier Writers (MPW) gathers outstanding samples of firstyear student writing at Millikin University for publication and release
into the academic community. The program seeks to foster an environment
where students can do the discipline, meaning peers can motivate peers to
create high-quality work, improve writing and editing skills, and inspire student
leadership. Recently, the program was awarded a two-year PLEG (Performance
Learning Enhancement Grant), in recognition and support of the organization’s
contribution to university-wide performance learning.
Come to our 2016 COS panel to hear about MPW’s new developments,
celebrate its third year of publication, and hear from a panel of
featured MPW writers and editors, who will discuss their experiences
as first-year writers and second-year revisers.
Abstract/Description:
Senior students in the sociology capstone
course will present on original research
conducted over this past semester. Includes
social science research on representations
of black men in the media, attitudes toward
DR. CARMELLA BRANIGER
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
Art
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An Artist’s Journey
Through Abstraction
SH312
11:00-11:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Kathryn Scarim
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Lyle Salmi
Abstract/Description:
The artistic process is something often not
seen or discussed. Patrons see the beautiful,
finished product, but if we peel away the
polished surface, the imperceptible is
revealed: the sum of the artists trials and
tribulations. This presentation will shed
light on the process of making art and my
own personal journey and growth through
Millikin University’s Art Department.
College of
Fine Arts
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Music
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Improvising Written Cadenzas
PMC110
9:00-9:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Brock Gwaltney
A Look Inside the Process
Often, the only public presentation of an artist’s work is the finished product. Audiences
typically don’t have the opportunity to see the applications of theory and practice
taking place in the process of the creation of art. The celebrations of scholarship in
the College of Fine Arts allow us to look inside the process, which involves analysis,
research, development of structural and conceptual frameworks, and critically
informed aesthetic judgment. This is the scholarship that informs and is embodied in
a work of art.
We invite you to explore the process of creation with our students, and hope
that the insights offered will allow you to enjoy the finished products of art
making even more fully. Who knows, you may enjoy seeing the process as
much, if not more, than the product!
LAURA LEDFORD, DEAN
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Silvan Negrutiu
Abstract/Description:
The purpose of this study is to explore the
evolution of the use of cadenza in keyboard
concerti from the Baroque through Modern
era. The role of a cadenza in a concerto
is to exhibit the soloist’s virtuosity and
improvisational skills. The cadenza concept
developed from improvised cadenzas in
the concerti of Bach, Mozart, and early
Beethoven, to written-out cadenzas in later
concerti of Beethoven and the Romantic
and Modern composers, most sounding as
if they were improvised. This presentation
will investigate a performer’s perspective of
the concerto cadenza, outlining the different
approaches through improvisation and
composition.
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Stylistic Eclecticism: Approaching
Ginastera’s First Piano Sonata
PMC110
9:30-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Jared Rixstine
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Silvan Negrutiu
Abstract/Description:
In the 20th century, composers of art music
took several different paths. Some developed
Serialism, others emphasized folk-like music
through Nationalism, while others reacted to
the geopolitical atmosphere and created the
Expressionist school. In 1952, the Pittsburgh
International Contemporary Music Festival
commissioned
Argentine
composer
Alberto Ginastera to write a piano sonata
for the festival. This research outlines the
eclectic compositional nature of Ginastera’s
first piano sonata – combing elements of
Nationalism, Serialism, and Expressionism
with loose formal structures. On the whole,
it creates a piece which can serve as a prime
example of the different forms of 20th
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Porgy and Bess and Gershwin:
An Examination of America’s
Most Famous Opera
PMC110
10:00-10:15 AM
Presenter(s):
Molly Compton
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Joseph Matson
Abstract/Description:
This presentation explores the history of
many productions of Gershwin’s Porgy and
Bess from 1935 to 2015, focusing in particular
on racial aspects of the music and text. More
than eighty years after its premiere, Porgy
and Bess continues to raise questions about
racial stereotyping, cultural appropriation,
and the role of art in effecting social change.
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Theatre &
Dance
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Performing London: Scenes
from Measure For Measure
ALBERT TAYLOR THEATRE
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Heather Banks, Genevieve Breitbach,
Meghan Bryan, Emily Chudzik, Olivia
Cuff, Maggie Dunn, Rachel Head,
Brandon Januska, Brandon Kersten,
Joel Kimling, Ashton McGregor, Jenna
Mondry, Frasier Moore, Erin O’Brien,
Crystal Prusek, Jacob Sagan, Fabricio
Seraphin, Alyssa Soto, Trinity Thomas,
Jake Wagner, Emily Wunnenberg
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Bilingual Public Reading:
La Moneda / The Different
Lives of Men
ALBERT TAYLOR THEATRE
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Daniel Mendoza
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Tom Robson, Dr. Eduardo Cabrera
Abstract/Description:
Student Daniel Mendoza will present public
readings of his play ‘La Moneda’ / ‘The
Different Lives of Men.’ The play will be read
once in English and once in Spanish, and
there will be opportunities for discussion of
the play in both languages.
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The Preparation Behind
the Practice
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Tom Duncanson
ALBERT TAYLOR THEATRE
11:00-12:00 PM
Abstract/Description:
Scenes from Shakespeare’s Measure For
Measure, as performed by Millikin students
on the main stage at the Globe Theatre in
London, UK, October 2015.
Presenter(s):
Ali Atkenson, Heather Banks, Anna
Brockman, Catherine Cable-Barber,
Mia Fowler, Alyssa Soto
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Playwriting Staged Readings
ALBERT TAYLOR THEATRE
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Genevieve Breitbach, Meghan Bryan,
Spencer Clark, Brock Hayden, Rachel Head,
Taylor Lindemann, Mary McCormack,
Rachel McCrea, Daniel Mendoza, Grace
Piper, Kayla Robinson, Blythe Schwaller,
Nathan Spees, Dave Thomson
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Tom Robson
Abstract/Description:
Staged readings of works in progress from
students in the TH 325: Playwriting course.
Each reading will be followed by a short
feedback session where audience will have
the opportunity to share their thoughts with
student playwrights.
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Lori Bales
Abstract/Description:
Students from Acting for the Musical Stage
will present research relevant to their
performance scenes, highlighting specific
information that informed approach and
choices and then they will present their
scenes.
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Research in Dance: SURF and
ACDA Conference Details
KAEUPER HALL
2:00-2:45 PM
Presenter(s):
Patricia Bales, Catherine Cable-Barber,
Emilio Canals, Cassidy Burroughs, Shay
Davis, Keila Hamed-Ramos, Darius Lee,
Ben Locke, Therese O’Shaunnessy, Maurice
Randle, Fabricio Seraphin, McKena Silva,
Ariana Shelton, Josh Miller, Molly Will
of 2015 under a SURF Grant in order to create
videos intended to be used as supplemental
tutorials for dance courses at Millikin and
beyond. Also, a group of 16 students attended
the American College Dance Association’s
East-Central Regional Conference. Details
will be presented and discussed from both of
these exciting new experiences for the dance
program at Millikin.
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‘Sweetest Devotion’
KAEUPER HALL
2:45-3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Brittni Johansen; Performers: Lexi
Johnson, Rachel Humphrey
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Angela Miller
Abstract/Description:
This is about a 4-5min dance piece.
Two dancers will dance to the song
‘Sweetest Devotion’ by Adele.
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Shakespeare Corrected
KAEUPER HALL
3:00-3:30 PM
Presenter(s):
Janine Norman, Dana Anderson,
Audrey Allen
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Alex Miller
Abstract/Description:
Millikin graduate Dana Anderson, and
current students Janine Norman and
Audrey Allen will speak about their
transformative experience working with
Shakespeare Corrected. During the course
of 4 months, these young women have
volunteered an average of 15 hours a week
directly working with the offenders at the
Decatur Correctional Center. The process
resulted in a fully mounted production of
Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
Dana, Janine, and Audrey will read excerpts
from personal journals created by women
of Decatur Correctional as well as show
excerpts from this year's production.
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Angela Miller
Abstract/Description:
Ariana Shelton worked with Assistant
Professor, Angela Miller during the summer
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
Education
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Global Education: How Are Other
Countries Improving Their PISA
Scores And What Can The U.S.
Learn From Their Reforms?
SH303
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Whitley Baker, Alyssa Becker, Rebecca
Boliard, Laura Brenneisen, Meaghan
Grady, Summer Hemphill, Emma Hoyer,
Lauren Rhodes, Mary Rossi, Cara Wilson
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Denice Love
College of
Professional Studies
Engage in the Practical Application of Skills
In the College of Professional Studies, we value the development of professionals who engage
in active learning while acquiring knowledge. We believe there is no better example of active
learning than an individual’s engagement in scholarly endeavors. Scholarly engagement
improves the body of knowledge of the professional. Scholarly engagement advances the
application of theoretical concepts to practiced performance. Scholarly engagement supports
the development of partnerships within communities. Scholarly engagement shapes the future
of the professions in which we practice
We celebrate scholarly engagement when Exercise Science and Sport students
investigate concussive sports' injuries and use that knowledge to improve the
overall health of athletes in rural communities.
We celebrate scholarly engagement whenSchool of Education students
complete comprehensive research based upon observations of students in their
learning environments.
We celebrate scholarly engagement when undergraduate School of Nursing
students use translational research to improve best practice in the clinical arenas.
We celebrate scholarly engagement when the School of Nursing graduate
students design final projects which pair inquiry and evidence-based practice with
focused residencies to improve patient outcomes through quality improvement
initiatives.
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DR. DEBORAH SLAYTON, DEAN
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Abstract/Description:
Our presentation examines the reforms that
countries such as Finland, Germany, South
Korea, Poland, Ireland, Australia, and China
have enacted over the last decade to improve
their international standings in educational
outcomes. The rankings of these countries
have improved over the last decade while
the United States’ ranking has declined. The
purpose of our research was to determine if
there are reforms that other countries are
making that might help the U.S. reform the
effectiveness of its education system.
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What You See Isn’t Always
What You Get: Important
Findings from Case Studies
of Kids, K-12 and Secondary
SH303
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Miranda Ryan, Andrew Gust, Alaina
Frederick, Ryan Wood, Kendall Kott,
Ashley Wright
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Georgette Page
Abstract/Description:
The group (sophomores & juniors, majoring
in K-12 or Secondary Education) will report
significant findings from their case studies,
which is a major course requirement of ED
201 (Human Development). The participants
of the group will address specific developmental, individual, and cultural characteristics in presenting an interesting picture of
the whole child.
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How Do We Know When We
Know?: Important Findings
from Case Studies in Early
and Middle Childhood
SH303
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Jacquelyn Ruot, Jordan Brewer,
Stacey Burnett, Hannah Levin,
Laura Brenneisen
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Georgette Page
Abstract/Description:
The group (sophomores & juniors, majoring in Early Childhood & Elementary Education) will report significant findings from
their case studies, which is a major course
requirement of ED 200-232 (Human/Early
Childhood Development). The participants
of the group will address specific developmental, individual, and cultural characteristics in presenting an interesting picture of
the whole child.
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Bilingual Education An Exploration of Issues
SH303
1:00-2:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Trey Pogue, Jacquelynn Ruot, Chelsea
Davis, Stacey Burnett, Amanda McInerney
Faculty Advisor(s):
Dr. Joyce Bezdicek
Abstract Description:
Students in this session will be presenting
their Issue Papers from ED 209/IN 251 –
Foundations of Bilingual Education. In the
course we study about immigrants and
refugees, the history of bilingual education
within the sociopolitical context of the
United States, and program models for
serving English language learners (ELLs) in
U.S. schools. At the end of the course students complete an Issue Paper, where they
research a topic that we’ve discussed in the
course. The topics students will be presenting include issues of segregation, cultural
identity, crossing the border, and challenges
faced in coming to the United States.
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
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Exercise
Science
& Sport
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How dance attire and
mirrors affect a dancer’s skill
development and body image
SH303
11:30-12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Sarah Bradley, Meagan Booth
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Angela Doehring
Abstract/Description:
I am going to summarize my study that I approved by the IRB council, “Evaluating the
use of the mirror and attire in adult level
ballet and jazz dancers to better understand
how it influences body image and learning
retention during dance class.” I observed a
ballet and jazz dance class offered from the
dance department and I counted how many
times the women and men adjusted their
clothing, stared at themselves in the mirror
while not learning dance material, and adjusted their hair both when they were forced
to wear typical dance attire, leotard and
tights, versus clothing of their own choice.
I also counted in minutes how long it took
them to learn choreography with a mirror
and without a mirror. Finally, concluding my
study, I gave them a survey in regards to their
body image and self esteem in dance clothes
versus clothing of their choice. My presentation will be about my findings from this
study, what current teachers in the dance
world are doing to minimize the negative effects of mirrors and revealing clothing, and
my own thoughts on the matter. My fellow
classmate will then give a brief overview of
how this disruption in body image can influence the development of disordered eating
among dancers.
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Nursing
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Applying Benner’s Novice
to Expert Theory in the
Undergraduate Evidence
Based Practice Curriculum
LTSC108
10:30-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Taylor Dixon
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Sheryl Samuelson
Abstract/Description:
The purpose of this evidence-based project
was to develop a baccalaureate-level curricular schema integrating the Benner practice
levels as guides to improve evidence-based
student learning and development while offering specific implications for teaching and
curriculum improvement.
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
Entrepreneurship
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2016 Business Creation
Competition
SCO207
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
TBD
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Andy Heise
Tabor School
of Business
Bringing Innovation to Life
Abstract/Description:
The 2016 Business Creation Competition
showcases student ideas and concepts for a
business. Students compete individually or
as a team for cash prizes up to $3,000 and
seed funding based on the quality, creativity,
and innovation of their business. Students
prepare a business model and presentation
for a panel of four judges made up of outside
business professionals and entrepreneurs.
Each judge will have $750 they can choose to
invest in any way they see fit. This means they
could invest all $750 in one business, divide
it among several businesses, or choose not to
invest their money at all.
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Tabor
School
of Business
| TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Mark Munoz, Dr. Tony Liberatore
Abstract/Description:
Select teams of freshmen from the Fall 2015
BU100 Business Creation course present the
business plans they created and compete
for up to $4,000 in international immersion
scholarships.
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MU Performance Consulting:
A Student-Run Venture
SCO208
3:00-3:30 PM
Presenter(s):
Hannah Haak, Brandon Kersten, Taylor
Sanders, Court Tulak, Taylor Wilson
Faculty Sponsor(s):
RJ Podeschi
Abstract/Description:
Millikin University Performance Consulting
(MUPC) focuses on providing a platform
for students to develop on a personal and
professional level, and ensures that the
technical work the organization provides
adds value to the surrounding community.
This presentation will discuss: what MUPC
is and how it functions, how MUPC was
conceived, how it turned into a student-run
venture, how we focus on sustainability, and
what we see for the future of MUPC. Students
of any major who are interested in IT or
Project Management should attend.
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Disney Marketing Trip Reflection
Discover. Innovate. Practice. In Tabor, students engage in scholarship not only
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through research, but through putting their ideas and discoveries into practice. They
may build a new venture or solve a complex business problem for a client. In Tabor,
we believe competing will give you the confidence you need to succeed. See the action
today as students from a variety of majors across campus compete for cash prizes in the
Business Creation Competition where their “pitches” will be judged by entrepreneurs
and venture capitalists. Or, watch our newest Millikin students compete for prizes in the
Freshmen Business Plan Competition. If you can’t fit in either of these events, perhaps
you would like to see what students learned about brand loyalty, technology, and Mickey
Mouse during an immersion course at Disney World. Whatever you choose, I think you
will be impressed by the capabilities of our Millikin students! This is a fantastic way to lift
up and celebrate their good works. Please join Tabor for a picnic on the quad at 3:30 PM
where we will announce awards.
SCO208
3:30-3:45 PM
2016 Freshman Business
Plan Competition
Presenter(s):
Paige Ehrat, Sarah Smolenski, Emilee Gerk
SCO207
1:00-3:00 PM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Carrie Trimble, RJ Podeschi
Presenter(s):
Slices
Michael Barber, Madi Gulla, Mike Neal,
Kyren Shell-Moore
Abstract/Description:
Our presentation is a reflection on our
2016 Disney Marketing trip. On this trip
we planned a vacation for another family
and our goal was to make it match the
family's wants. We also experienced many
backstage tours and learned about their new
technology.
Brow Boutique
Peyton Burton, Grace Ganley,
Brent Mauck, Emilio Tejada
Logo Smash
Ryan Dobey, Casson Copeland,
Matthew Gnadinger
Millicab
Jacob Eckenrod, Deja Hastings,
Maxine Krol, Greg Scwoeppe, Adia Taylor
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DR. MARK MUNOZ, INTERIM-DEAN
TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE CETER
English
Language
Center
Enhancing Cross-Cultural
Awareness Through an
Interview Project
An Afterschool Program:
Exploring Culture,
Language, and Literacy in
a Richly Diverse School
SH320
1:00-1:30 PM
SH320
1:30-2:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Shuhei Nagata, Jaeseung Lim,
Marine Delforge
Presenter(s):
Haruna Takubo, Yumeko Nakagom,
Akari Kimura, Shuhei Nagata
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Brandy Barter-Storm
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Hee Young Choi, Dr. Joyce Bezdicek
Abstract/Description:
International students from the English
Language Center (ELC) will present the
findings of interviews conducted in their
American Studies class. This Spring 2016
project focused on cross-cultural awareness
through a comparison and contrast of
American culture and the cultures of
France, Japan, and Korea. This interactive
presentation will afford Millikin students,
faculty, and staff a unique opportunity to learn
from international students perspectives
on noteworthy similarities and differences
between various cultures.
Abstract/Description:
International students from the English
Language Center (ELC) will present the
collaborative work they participated in.
Throughout the fall 2015 semester, ELC
students, School of Education students, and
faculty worked with bilingual students at a
local elementary school, in Decatur, IL, to
develop social and academic confidence
through activities that focused on linguistic
skills, cultural awareness, and academic
achievement. This study seeks to understand
how the afterschool program provides both
of the ELC and elementary school students
with the opportunity to develop social,
linguistic, and academic confidence through
activities that focus on literacy, linguistic
skills, academic achievement, cultural
knowledge, and play.
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English Language
Center
The Millikin University English Language Center
(ELC) is a 4-level program that prepares international
students for undergraduate degree programs at
Millikin University or improves the English language
proficiencies of students who intend to return to
their home countries after one or two semesters.
The ELC curriculum combines general English and
an academic English skills focus with project-based
learning, performance learning and community
outreach.
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DR. HEE YOUNG CHOI, COORDINATOR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
LongVanderburg
Scholars
Program
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Personal Leadership
Philosophy/Model
IN 461-02: Long-Vanderburg
Scholar Senior Seminar II:
Achieving effectively your Personal
and Professional Goals, Project II
SH310
8:00-12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Heather Banks, Rebecca Fonseca, Phillip
Ganley, Courtney Ginigeme, Shawneka
Hawkins, Summer Hemphill, Jocelyn
Hernandez, Haley Hogenkamp,
Michael Lambton, Darianne Maclin,
Timothee McElroy, Ryan Morgan,
Ketyra Taylor, Anastasia Tomak
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Kimberly Mungaray
Long-Vanderburg
Scholars Program
The Long-Vanderburg (LV) Scholars Program honors the first two African
American graduates of Millikin University, Fred Long and Marian Vanderburg. In
2010, under the leadership of 1975 Millikin University alumnus and Caterpillar Inc.
CEO, Doug Oberhelman, the program received a generous gift from Caterpillar,
Inc. and was renamed the Long-Vanderburg Caterpillar Scholars Program.
The Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program is an honors program that
provides historically underrepresented students and those committed to
social justice and diversity & inclusion, with the opportunity to uphold and
contribute to the legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and service at
Millikin University. Scholastic Achievement, Civic Responsibility, Leadership
and Educational Advancement are emphasized through a four-year program
offering both curricular and co-curricular activities.
During Celebrations of Scholarship, Freshman through Senior LongVanderburg Scholars will present original research that explores their position
in society, their ever-growing leadership models, their professional creeds, and
also their development as citizen-scholars. Join them as they showcase what it
means to be Long-Vanderburg Scholars at Millikin University!
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| LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Abstract/Description:
Each student will prepare a creative video
demonstrating their personal leadership philosophy and field questions (if they are able to
be there as some students will be presenting
other scholarship on the day or are studying
abroad).
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Trail Mix: The Path I Walk
SH302
8:30-11:30 AM
Presenter(s):
Joshua Miller, Megan Shukers, Alec Reyes,
Lexi Leggs, Madi Boeglin, Kyle Brown, Brian
David, Brittney Freeman, Alan Hernandez,
Lauren Jones, Mikala Powell, Shelby Ulrich
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Maire Foxx
Abstract/Description:
Trail Mix! It’s not about the snack: Come and
partake in our experience as we share what it’s
like to walk our walk, talk our talk, and live our
lives. Like the snack, we come in all assorted
flavors and mix of ingredients. We provide the
world with opportunity to expand and grow.
We nourish our communities and give strength
to those we love. And, we provide sustenance
to all who enter our lives. Trail Mix: The Path
I Walk. It’s about our journey to where we are
now.
SH302
1:00-3:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Tess Adamonis, Phillip Lopez, Maresha
Mitchell, Diana Popoca, Nicholas
Roberson, Krista Scott, Eleanor Vestal
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Paul Toure
Abstract/Description:
All of us have various purposes in life. We want
to accomplish different goals for ourselves
and for people we love. We want to nurture
meaningful relationships, and contribute to
society. And yet, we struggle to determine
the exact amount of time and energy we
need to set aside in order to reach these
goals. These presentations are intended
to assess different topics studied in class.
Areas of exploration include principles and
paradigms, personal leadership, self-awareness of differentiating the personality ethic
and the character ethic, values, personal
mission statement, emotional bank account,
personal and professional goals setting.
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LV Presentations: Year One
SH310
1:00-4:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Kaia Ball, Dakari Bass, Emilio Canals, Alicia
Cunningham, Gina Moriarty, Jordan Mosley,
Cody Rodas, Justyn Stanford, Adia Taylor, Maya
Van Lysebettens, Noah Villarreal, Bayleigh
Williams, Keylos Williams, JaLiyah Windham
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Vicky Gilpin
Abstract/Description:
The First-Year LV students will present their individual analyses of selected representations of
identity in popular culture, what those representations could mean in light of social justice
and personal understanding, and incorporate
concepts of identity and self reflection as LV
scholars in regard to leadership, historical understanding of diversity and culture, and extension of social justice.
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2016 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP
Honors Freshman
Focus Panels
Millikin's Honors Program introduces students to college level
scholarship, research, critical thinking, and writing. Freshman
Honors seminars involve intense discussion and require
active participation. Honors Scholars are chosen based on
their academic achievements, involvement in high school,
and an interview/selection process. During Celebrations of
Scholarship, freshmen present research from their first year
as an Honors student. Join them as they celebrate their first
successful year at the University!
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DR. MICHAEL HARTSOCK, DIRECTOR
HONORS PROGRAM
| HONORS FRESHMAN FOCUS PANELS
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Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
SH315
8:00-9:00 AM
SH317
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Jacob Eckenrod
Presenter(s):
Jack Morgan
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
Science Fiction Presentation
SH317
8:00-9:00 AM
SH319
8:00-9:00 AM
SH317
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Grace Ganley
Presenter(s):
Haley Muller
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
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Science Fiction Presentation
Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
SH317
8:00-9:00 AM
SH315
8:00-9:00 AM
SH319
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Jacob Hanes
Presenter(s):
Emily Nehls
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
Science Fiction Presentation
SH317
8:00-9:00 AM
SH319
8:00-9:00 AM
SH315
8:00-9:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Kaytlin Jacoby
Presenter(s):
Janine Norman
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
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Science Fiction Presentation
Controversial Issue Topic
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH319
8:00-9:00 AM
SH315
8:00-9:00 AM
SH318
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Corrin Littlefield
Presenter(s):
Owen Pulver
Presenter(s):
Isaac Brown
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Dr. Michael George
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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Science Fiction Presentation
Controversial Issue Topic
Science Fiction Presentation
SH319
8:00-9:00 AM
SH315
8:00-9:00 AM
SH 319
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Jordan Luty
Presenter(s):
Renee Sample
Presenter(s):
Andrew Cliatt
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
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Presenter(s):
Douglas Sherrill
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Presenter(s):
Ryan Sikora
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
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Presenter(s):
Morgan Vogels
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Controversial Issue Topic
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
SH327
9:00-10:00 AM
SH327
9:00-10:00 AM
SH317
9:00-10:00 AM
SH315
9:00-10:00AM
SH317
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Allison Hodges
Presenter(s):
Robert Kirk
Presenter(s):
Isabela Karwatowicz
Presenter(s):
Nicole Barth
Presenter(s):
McKinley Carey
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Controversial Issue Topic
SH317
9:00-10:00 AM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Controversial Issue Topic
SH317
9:00-10:00 AM
SH317
10:00-11:00 AM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Presenter(s):
Marrissa Drake
SH327
9:00-10:00 AM
SH327
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Jenesi Moore
Presenter(s):
Kaia Ball
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Presenter(s):
Lauren Ingebrigtsen
Presenter(s):
Alex Krahulec
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
Science Fiction Presentation
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH315
9:00-10:00 AM
SH315
10:00-11:00 AM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Presenter(s):
Jake Morgan
Presenter(s):
Michael Barber
SH318
10:00-11:00 AM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Presenter(s):
Kaitlyn Dixon
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Science Fiction Presentation
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
SH315
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Kelli Collier-Pallone
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
SH317
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Arlo Frantz-Greene
SH319
9:00-10:00 AM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Presenter(s):
Allyson Isenhower
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Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Science Fiction Presentation
SH319
9:00-10:00 AM
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Science Fiction Presentation
SH318
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Nicole Larkin
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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SH319
9:00-10:00 AM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Presenter(s):
Jacob Jensen
SH327
9:00-10:00 AM
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Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Presenter(s):
Sydney McReynolds
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Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Presenter(s):
Caitlyn Garrity
Controversial Issue Topic
SH317
9:00-10:00 AM
Controversial Issue Topic
Presenter(s):
Hannah Geisz
SH315
9:00-10:00 AM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Controversial Issue Topic
SH315
9:00-10:00 AM
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SH318
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Daniel Puig
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Science Fiction Presentation
SH318
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Colby Jones
SH319
9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Maya Van Lysebettens
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Presenter(s):
Andrew Moody
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
SH319
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Hannah Barnes
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH327
10:00-11:00 AM
SH318
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Hannah Deaton
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH327
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Mairyn Dodson
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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Controversial Issue Topic
Presenter(s):
Emilio Canals
SH317
10:00-11:00 AM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Presenter(s):
Alexander Erickson
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Presenter(s):
Mary Heyl
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Controversial Issue Topic
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Science Fiction Presentation
Language and Science Fiction
SH319
10:00-11:00 AM
SH319
11:00-12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Josef Wachtel
Presenter(s):
Sarah Behery
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
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Science Fiction Presentation
Controversial Issue Topic
SH319
10:00-11:00 AM
SH319
11:00-12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Ashton Whitney
Presenter(s):
Kasondra Bergmann
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Science Fiction Presentation
SH317
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Jacob Hamilton
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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SH318
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Shannon Netemeyer
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
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SH327
10:00-11:00 AM
SH315
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Anna Harmon
Presenter(s):
Quinn Nguyen
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Science Fiction and
Life Presentation
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH319
10:00-11:00 AM
SH318
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Michaela Williams
Presenter(s):
Rachel Holderman
Presenter(s):
Dakota Robles
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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Controversial Issue Topic
Controversial Issue Topic
SH317
10:00-11:00 AM
Controversial Issue Topic
SH315
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Tyler Huber
Presenter(s):
McKena Silva
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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Gun Control
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH315
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Brent Mauck
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
SH319
10:00-11:00 AM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH327
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Kaylee Wyrostek
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
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SH318
11:00-12:00 PM
SH327
11:00-12:00 PM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Presenter(s):
Julissa Leal
Presenter(s):
Alexsenia Ralat
SH327
11:00-12:00 PM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Presenter(s):
Jordan Comish
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Science Fiction Presentation
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
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SH318
11:00-12:00 PM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Presenter(s):
Caroline Lodovisi
SH327
11:00-12:00 PM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Presenter(s):
Maddy Delano
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Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
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SH327
11:00-12:00 PM
SH315
10:00-11:00 AM
Horror Writing
Project Presentation
Presenter(s):
Madison Mertz
SH318
10:00-11:00 AM
Presenter(s):
Emilio Tejada
SH318
11:00-12:00 PM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Presenter(s):
Morgan Strohl
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
Presenter(s):
Brittany Krohn
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Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
SH319
11:00-12:00 PM
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Controversial Issue Topic
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SH319
11:00-12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Paige Woolard
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael George
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Horror Writing
Project Presentation
SH318
11:00-12:00 PM
Presenter(s):
Joe Pegura
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Judith Crowe
Controversial Issue Topic
Presenter(s):
Matthew Nalefski
Faculty Sponsor(s):
Dr. Michael O’Conner
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PREVALENCE OF BLOOD
PARASITES IN RELATION TO
HETEROPHIL:LYMPHOCYTE
RATIO AND ASYMMETRY IN
BIRDS OF PREY ADMITTED TO
THE ILLINOIS RAPTOR CENTER.
QUANTIFICATION OF LEAD
IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS BIRDS
OF PREY
01.
Biology
Author(s):
Jessica M. Brinegar, Dr. Travis E.
Wilcoxen, Jane Seitz, & Jacques Nuzzo
Millikin University & Illinois Raptor Center
23rd Annual
Poster Symposium
1:00-3:00 PM
The 23rd Annual Millikin University
Celebrations of Scholarship Poster Symposium
In Honor of Judith and Dr. G. Richard Locke
Begun in 1993 with funding from the Office of the Provost, the Poster Symposium is
now in its 23rd year. The Poster Symposium provides students with an opportunity to share
their scholarly work, and in the process increase campus and community awareness of the
variety of scholarly activities conducted by students and faculty each and every year. Further,
the symposium is an excellent means of introducing and encouraging students to explore and
participate in research opportunities at Millikin University.
Judith “Judy” and the late G. Richard “Dick” Locke, M.D. began providing financial support in
1994 for the Poster Symposium prizes awarded to the top-rated student presentations. Many
bright, talented students have benefited from their generosity. Judy Locke continues to support
undergraduate research at Millikin University through not only treasure but also of her time.
Judy returns to campus annually to serve as a Poster Symposium judge and has greatly enjoyed
the time she spends with students and faculty.
In celebration of the Lockes unwavering support of Millikin, the University seeks to establish
an endowed fund naming The Judith and G. Richard Locke Undergraduate Research Poster
Awards in perpetuity. Judy Locke has provided the seed money to establish the fund and a
local family foundation has pledged to provide the award funding while the University raises
the remaining funds needed. To ensure the continued excellence and growth of the COS
Poster Symposium, Millikin wishes to create new award opportunities for group scholarship
presentations and specific academic areas. Group presentations require an increasingly
important collaborative skill set that Millikin students must strengthen during their time on
campus in order to achieve professional success.
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Judith Locke &
G. Richard Locke, M.D.
If you are interested in learning
more about the Judith and G.
Richard Locke Undergraduate
Research Poster Awards and how
your donations may be directed to
this fund, please contact Alumni
and Development at:
217-424-6383
[email protected].
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Abstract/Description:
Vertebrates are a common host of Haemosporidia, an Order of intracellular parasites
comprised of many species. Blood parasites
such as Plasmodium spp., Haemoproteus spp., and Leucocytozoon spp. are often
tolerated by many bird species, but severe
parasitemia can indicate poor immune
quality of host birds. Birds may be more
susceptible to parasites when they are facing stressors in their environment. One way
to determine suboptimal environmental
conditions during development, which may
then lead to an increased risk of infection,
is to observe fluctuating asymmetry. As for
immune defense, leukocytes are an essential
component of immunity and certain leukocyte differentials can be indicative of stress.
Specifically, the heterophil:lymphocyte ratio
(H/L ratio) is a valuable measure of chronic stress. We examined blood smears from
three different raptor species, Great Horned
Owl (Bubo virginianus), Barred Owl (Strix
varia), and Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). We found a significant association
between Haemoproteus prevalence and species. We then compared parasite prevalence
to H/L ratio and asymmetry score. H/L ratio
did not significantly influence the likelihood
of infection with any of the parasites. However, we found that asymmetry significantly
influenced the likelihood of infection with
Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon but not
Plasmodium. Overall, our findings suggest
that stress during development may have
long-lasting effects on susceptibility to parasite infection in birds of prey.
03.
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02.
A COMPARISON OF ADMISSION
AND POST-REHABILITATION
HEMATOLOGICAL METRICS FOR
SIX SPECIES OF RAPTORS AT
THE ILLINOIS RAPTOR CENTER
Biology
Author(s):
Morgan Kincheloe, Dr. Travis
Wilcoxen, Jane Seitz & Jacque Nuzzo
Millikin University & Illinois Raptor Center
Abstract/Description:
Wild birds are subject to naturally-occurring
and human-caused incidents that impact
their health. One group of wild birds that
are often the focus of wildlife rehabilitation
efforts are birds of prey, or raptors. We are
interested in the circumstances that led to
admittance of a raptor at the Illinois Raptor
Center (IRC) and their overall health state
upon admission to the center and prior to
release. We examined hematological metrics
including hematocrit, protein levels, calcium
levels, and antioxidant capacity. We hypothesized that these hematological metrics will
differ in samples taken from birds upon admission to the IRC compared to release. Further, we hypothesized that baseline values
from birds at release would be indicative of
normal, healthy wild raptors. We concluded
that calcium and hematocrit are good indicators of a birds overall health. Total protein
showed no significant differences between
pre/post samples. Antioxidant capacity was
significantly greater prior to release than at
admission for all species. Exploring these vital metrics in raptors could help with wildlife
veterinary treatments, and ability to monitor
the progress from admittance to departure.
Author(s):
Shelby Chesko, Dr. Travis
Wilcoxen, Jane Seitz, Jacques Nuzzo
Millikin University & Illinois Raptor Center
Abstract/Description:
Some studies of raptors across the United
States have revealed lead poisoning in birds
of prey caused by human activities. Although several steps have been taken toward
solving this issue, ingestion of lead from the
food raptors consume is potentially a much
greater conservation issue than previously
indicated. Lead has negative neurological
and hematological impacts on birds. We
collected blood samples from raptors admitted to the Illinois Raptor Center in Decatur, Illinois for rehabilitation. From a blood
sample, we determined lead content with an
ESA LeadCare II lead analyzer. We tested if
lead toxicity appears at a frequency in any
species at a rate that differs from random.
We also used spatial autocorrelation analyses to determine if birds that were positive
for lead were associated with specific hunting regions and matched the results of the
spatial autocorrelation analyses with public hunting data found through the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources. We have
found that lead toxicity appears among species at a rate that differs from random. We
have also found that there was no significant
association between Hunting Region 3 and 4,
despite substantial differences in hunting activity, and the ratio of those with lead levels
greater than 3.3 µg/dl to those with lead levels less than 3.3 µg/dl. Overall, our work will
help better understand the sources of lead in
multiple species of raptors, including these
non-scavenger species.
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Author(s):
Jenna Farquhar
area. The current management of SWD is
to apply an insecticide treatment when the
fruit begins to ripen. Additional crop protection requires continuous chemical treatment until harvest season is complete. We
monitored the SWD population at three sites
by counting the number of male and female
flies from June-September. Site 1 contained
berries and grapes, Site 2 contained berries,
and Site 3 was forest. All sites were uncultivated and unsprayed. Results showed significant differences in the number of male and
female fruit flies during the different months.
Millikin University
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04.
PREVALENCE OF MULTI
DRUG RESISTANT (MDR)
BACTERIA IN WASTE WATER
OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Biology
Abstract/Description:
The prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria is a growing concern for public health officials. The goal of this research was to study
the presence of Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR)
bacteria in waste water, looking for Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).
The efficiency of the water treatment process
at removing bacteria from the influent was
evaluated. The data supported the hypotheses that multidrug resistant CREs would be
present in influent and effluent samples. This
indicates that the current water treatment
process may not remove all pathogens, and
potentially reintroducing these resistant bacteria into the environment.
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05.
INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT ON SPOTTED
WING DROSOPHILA (SWD),
DROSOPHILA SUZUKII, IN
THIN-SKINNED FRUITS
Biology
Author(s):
Kailey Hurst and Dr. Rick Weinzierl*
Millikin University and Department of
Crop Sciences University of Illinois*
Abstract/Description:
Detection of Spotted Wing Drosophila
(SWD), Drosophila suzukii,_and reports of
larval damage to fruit have been increasing
in Illinois and nearby states. These pests are
causing tissue deterioration allowing for secondary infection, yield losses, and reduced
fruit quality. SWD travel between crops with
different ripening times, therefore management through an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program with a multiple-tactic
approach could potentially benefit a wide
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06.
AN ESSENTIAL SOLUTION:
TOXICITY OF FIVE ESSENTIAL
OILS IN MCF-7 CANCER
CELL LINES.
Biology
Author(s):
Sara Siegfried, and Dr. Jennifer Schroeder
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Cancer treatment is often costly and harmful to the individual undergoing treatment.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
has recently seen an increase in popularity,
especially in herbal treatments (Koppikar
et al. 2010). Rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon,
clove, and cinnamon leaf extracts comprise
Thieves, known to support the body's defenses. To test any anti-cancer properties of
these components, we utilized MCF-7 breast
cancer cells as a model system. Individual
oils were diluted using dimethyl sulfoxide
(DMSO), and cells were treated with these essential oil dilutions in triplicate. Following a
48 hour treatment, we performed Resazurin
and MTT cell viability assays. Cell death was
observed with all oils, with more death in the
dilutions with the highest concentrations of
the essential oils.
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07.
CORRELATIONS BETWEEN
CHLOROPLAST AND GENOMIC
DNA AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC
RATES IN DIFFERENT GROWTH
STAGES OF SOYBEANS (Glycine max)
Biology
Author(s):
Stephanie Schroeder and Dr. Judy Parrish
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Photosynthetic rates are dependent on chloroplasts in the leaves of plants. Chloroplast DNA varies in amount over the lifetime of a plant. In this
study different aged soy beans (Glycine max) were
analyzed to find the correlation of photosynthetic
rates to chloroplast DNA and chloroplast DNA to
genomic DNA. After the photosynthetic rate was
determined, real time PCR was used to analyze
the extracted DNA from the leaves of the soybeans, the ratios of chloroplast to genomic DNA
was found.
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08.
ANALYSIS OF MUCOSAL
ANTIBODIES IN RED-EARED SLIDER
TURTLES (TRACHEMYS SCRIPTA ELEGANS)
Biology
Author(s):
Hannah L. Bond and Dr. Laura M. Zimmerman
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
The research that has been done on the immune
system of turtles has almost exclusively done on
the humoral immune response in blood samples.
Some of these studies looked at how age, environmental temperature, and exposure to novel
antibodies affect the immune systems of turtles
(Zimmerman et al., 2010; Zimmerman et al., 2012;
Zimmerman et al., 2013). However, the immune
response of mucosal secretions of turtles has not
been previously studied. There is very little known
about the components and function of the mucosal immunity of turtles. In our research, we looked
at the characteristics of the mucosal immunity in
the red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans). During June and July 2015, female red-eared
slider turtles were collected from Rock Springs in
Decatur, Illinois. Blood samples and cloacal swaps
were collected from each turtle. Plastron length
was also collected as a proxy for age. Samples were
then stored in the freezer until the enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assays (ELISA) were to be run.
The ELISAs were run during February 2016. First,
looked to see if the total antibodies in the mucosal
samples could be measured using a serial dilution
ELISA. Samples of turtle plasma, bird plasma, cloacal swabs, and pure buffer were used in the ELISA. Once optimal dilution was found, we looked at
what the antibodies will bind to (Lipopolysaccharide and Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin). From our
caterpillars. Herbivory can significantly increase the photosynthetic rate of soybeans
as leaf damage causes the plant to increase
its photosynthetic rate within the levels of
herbivory tested.
results, we were able to compare the characteristics of mucosal immunity with age of the
turtles.
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09.
THE EFFECTS OF
TERRITORIALITY ON
AGGRESSION AND
CANNIBALISM IN
JUVENILE TARANTULAS
(ARANEAE: HAPLOPELMA SP.)
Biology
Author(s):
Mercedes L. Johnston and Dr.
Marianne Robertson
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
In environments of prey scarcity, some spider species resort to cannibalism. In wolf
spiders (Lycosidae), cannibalism increased
with hunger, yet spiders attacked conspecifics slower than regular prey. Crab spiders
(Thomisidae) showed kin preference when
engaging in cannibalistic behavior, attacking
non-kin conspecifics before kin. Research
on cannibalism in spiders has primarily
examined labidognaths and little is known
about cannibalism in mygalomorphs, such
as tarantulas. We placed juvenile tarantulas
(Haplopelma sp.) in containers with transparent dividers. We placed the control spiders
(n = 24) in individual containers and housed
experimental spiders (n = 26) together, with
one on each side of the divider. All spiders
were given two fruit flies when fed. In each
group, we fed half of the spiders everyday
and the other half every three days. After
three weeks of this feeding regime, we began
trials and recorded every three days for five
total trials, in which we either removed the
dividers so residential spiders could interact
or placed an intruder spider in a container
with a resident. Our research is ongoing, but
we hypothesize that resident spiders will
show less aggression towards conspecific
residents than conspecific intruders. We will
record the number and level of aggressive
behaviors that occur (i.e. rearing, cannibalism, etc.). We will analyze statistics using a
General Linear Mixed Model to determine
any significant differences in behaviors toward residents versus intruders. We hope to
determine whether Haplopelma sp. discriminates within conspecifics and whether the
dear enemy effect plays a role in aggression
in this species.
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10.
THE EFFECT OF VARIOUS
LEVELS OF HERBIVORY BY THE
PAINTED-LADY CATERPILLAR
ON THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC
RATE OF SOYBEANS
Biology
Author(s):
Sarah Simms, Dr. Judy Parrish
and Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Crop plants, such as the soybean (Glycine
max) are able to convert solar energy into
chemical energy that can be stored for use
at a later time. While there are several factors that may affect photosynthetic rate,
herbivory commonly occurs in soybeans.
In this study, we sought to determine if the
photosynthetic rate of the soybean would
be significantly affected by various levels
of herbivory of the Painted Lady caterpillar (Vanessa cardui) at two developmental
stages, one vegetative and one reproductive.
Plants received one of three treatments: no
caterpillars, two caterpillars, or four caterpillars. Photosynthetic rate was measured
prior to and after herbivory to obtain initial
and final values. We hypothesized that plants
will be less affected by herbivores during reproductive phases, as the plant will be larger
and more developed. We also hypothesized
that as the number of herbivores increases,
the plant will be less successful in its ability
to photosynthesize. Results revealed that
photosynthetic rate is not significantly different between developmental stages, and that
there is a significant difference among caterpillar treatments. Plants fed on by two caterpillars had a significantly higher increase
in photosynthetic rate than those with no
caterpillars. In addition, plants with four caterpillars had a significantly higher increase
in photosynthetic rate than those with two
EFFECTS OF ACUTE
TEMPERATURE CHANGES
ON REACTION RATE AND
SWIMMING SPEED OF
BULLFROG TADPOLES,
RANA CATESBEIANA
(ANURA: RANIDAE)
Biology
Author(s):
Kelsey Going and Dr. Marianne Robertson
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Temperature changes have effects on amphibian locomotion performance. The
effects of acute temperature changes on locomotion performance were studied in 45
tadpoles, Rana catesbeiana, with a control
room temperature group of 15 at approximately 20°, an experimental hot group of 15
at approximately 30°, and an experimental
cold group at approximately 10°. Reaction
time and swimming speed were observed
with a stopwatch and a constant stimulus.
We used frozen water bottles and infrared
heat lamps for the experimental group temperatures. We used five minute acclimation
times with 10 minute experiment time for
each tadpole for 10 trials. We used a two-way
repeated measures ANOVA, and we found
that cooler temperatures caused a slower
reaction time than the hot and room temperature groups. The hot group had higher
velocities than the other two groups, but it
became consistent with the others in the last
four trials. This could be due to heat resistance from acclimation in warmer temperatures. Declined health from pathogens could
have led to the decline in velocities of the hot
group after having a higher velocity than the
other groups.
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INNATE IMMUNE AND
ANTIOXIDANT COSTS OF
LOW TEMPERATURES IN
NATIVE HYLA CINEREA
AND INVASIVE TROPICAL
OSTEOPILUS SEPTENTRIOALIS
THE EFFECT OF WATER
ACIDIFICATION ON THE
LOCOMOTION PERFORMANCE
OF NORTHERN LEOPARD
FROG TADPOLES, RANA
PIPIENS (ANURA: RANIDAE)
POTENTIAL OF
CANTHARIDIN-CONTAINING
LIPOSOME AND GOLD
NANOSHELL COMPLEXES
TO INDUCE APOPTOSIS.
THE EFFECTS OF TAIL DAMAGE
ON TADPOLE DEVELOPMENT
IN CUBAN TREE FROGS (OSTEOPILUS SEPTENTRIONALIS)
AFTER METAMORPHOSIS.
DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH, AND
SURVIVAL OF A WEB-BUILDING
FUNNEL WEB SPIDER
AGELENOPSIS PENNSYLVANICA
(ARANEAE: AGELENIDAE)
SCAVENGER
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Biology
Author(s):
Kelsey Going and Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Temperature fluctuations affect amphibian
immune systems and thermal tolerance likely plays a role in the geographic range over
which different species can survive. We studied physiological costs associated with low
temperatures in Green Tree Frogs (Hyla cinerea), which are native to the United States,
and tropical, non-native Cuban Tree Frogs
(Osteopilus septentrionalis) that have invaded
Florida. Specifically, we examined variation
in innate immunity and skin antioxidant capacity. To complete the study, 107 tree frog
tadpoles were raised through metamorphosis and, as young frogs, divided into a control
group maintained at room temperature of
approximately 20°C and an experimental
group at approximately 10°C. Individuals in
the low temperature group were placed in
the refrigerator for six to eight hours per day
for 14 days to simulate early fall nocturnal
ambient temperatures in northern regions
of Gulf states. Cuban Tree Frogs had a significantly greater survival rate than Green Tree
Frogs in the control group, but there was no
significant difference between experimental
groups. We also found that both species were
negatively affected by low temperatures,
with a decrease in bacterial killing ability
and antioxidants on their skin, but the Cuban
Tree Frogs were effected to a much greater
extent. Our findings suggest that the spread
of Cuban Tree Frogs into areas north of their
current invasive range may be slowed by
physiological costs of low temperatures, but
we do not expect significantly greater mortality rates associated with cold alone than
tree frogs already occupying such a range.
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EFFECTS OF WATER
ACIDIFICATION ON THE
GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT
AND IMMUNE DEFENSE OF
CUBAN TREE FROGS IN THE
PRESENCE OF A PATHOGEN
Biology
Author(s):
Mackenzie Peck and Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Freshwater acidification, an issue that is
largely linked to industrialization and human activity, poses a threat to natural environments. Amphibians are especially threatened by this issue, due to their permeable
skin and sensitivity to environmental disturbances. We exposed Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) tadpoles to neutral
and acidified water, both with and without
the common water bacteria and amphibian
pathogen, Aeromonas hydrophila. We monitored development, growth and immune
defense among tadpoles from different treatments. We found that neither acidity nor the
presence of a pathogen, nor a combination
of the two, had a significant effect on growth
or immune defense, as measured by snoutto-vent length and A. hydrophila killing ability, respectively, when considering varying
Gosner developmental stages. Our results
support the null hypotheses that neither A.
hydrophila killing ability nor snout-to-vent
length are significantly affected by acidity
or pathogen stressors, or a combination of
acidity and pathogen stressors, in Cuban
tree frogs. This experiment could hold implications for the future of native species as a
result of increased invasive species survival
in the presence of environmental stressors.
Biology
Author(s):
Mackenzie Peck, Dr. Marianne
Robertson and Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Freshwater acidification, which occurs naturally but has become more prevalent in
the past few decades, is largely linked to
anthropogenic practices and poses a threat
to natural aquatic environments. Amphibians are especially threatened by freshwater
acidification, due in part to their permeable
skin and sensitivity to environmental disturbances. We exposed Northern leopard frog
tadpoles (Rana pipiens) to neutral (pH 6.937.85) and acidified (pH 5.86-6.76) water, and
measured tadpole locomotion performance
immediately following exposure to a tactile
stimulus in both water conditions. We also
monitored the growth of the tadpoles to include as a random variable in statistical analyses. We performed 10 trials of locomotion
behavior in response to a tactile stimulus for
each tadpole, and plan to use RMANOVA to
analyze our data. Our research is ongoing,
but we hypothesize that tadpoles exposed to
acidified water will swim more slowly than
tadpoles exposed to neutral water when
introduced to a tactile stimulus. Our results
could hold implications for the overall survival of Rana pipiens populations in areas of
North America affected by freshwater acidification.
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Biology
Biology
Author(s):
Aaron Fleming, Dr. Jennifer
Schroeder, and Dr. Anne Rammelsberg
Author(s):
Nicole Koch and Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Millikin Univesity
Abstract/Description:
One of the concerns with traditional chemotherapy is that there are few targeted
delivery methods, allowing drugs access to
all cells within the body. One solution is to
encapsulate an apoptotic agent within a liposome to minimize exposure to non-targeted
cells, and tether it to a hollow gold nanoshell
to guide the liposome to tumor sites. These
complexes will be heated to change liposomal membrane conformation to release cantharidin, a strong apoptotic agent. It is uncertain whether the nanoshells pose any threat
to cells. In order to examine any potential
toxicity, MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells were exposed to various samples
of hollow gold nanoshells, as well as several
nanoshell-liposome complexes, both heated
and unheated. A standard MTT cell viability
assay was performed after 48 hours of treatment. Overall, though there were differences
in viability between the various samples, no
cells exposed to nanoparticles had a statistically significant difference from the control.
However, when solutions of nanoparticles
and cell media were stored in refrigeration
for periods of one week or more, there were
significant differences in viability that differed from the control. These differences in
viability were not observed when samples
were prepared fresh. Due to this issue, there
were large differences in viability, resulting in large error ranges and no statistically
significant viability changes. The liposome
complexes have displayed a variety of effects
on cell viability, with some inducing apoptosis and others no effect. This may indicate
loss of cantharidin from some complexes
without an induced release.
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Tadpoles have many predators in the wild
and they have difficulty escaping from predators, especially in earlier stages of development. Tadpoles do not have a skeleton or
fins and, in general, less myotomes in the tip
of their tail. When a predator attacks the tip
of their tail, they are able to escape because it
simply tears off. We examined the effects of
tail damage in the early tadpole stages on the
development of the tadpole and its leaping
and swimming abilities after metamorphosis. The purpose of this was to test how physical injuries in the beginning of an organism's
life may affect the organism's development
and abilities in the remainder of their life.
We obtained 120 Cuban tree frogs, and to
simulate predation, we cut off a piece of the
top of the tadpoles' tails in one experimental group, cut off a piece of the bottom of the
tadpoles' tails in the second experimental
group, and did not make any cuts to tails of
the control group. We discovered that Cuban
tree frogs regenerate their tail; therefore, we
cut tails of experimental tadpoles again and
eventually combined the two experimental
groups. After tadpoles completed metamorphosis, they were subjected to a swimming
endurance test and subsequent measurement of their leaping abilities. We found
no significant effect of tail damage on the
leaping abilities of frogs after metamorphosis. We also found no significant difference
in body size at metamorphosis among our
groups. We conclude that the regeneration
abilities of the Cuban tree frog tadpoles afford them the opportunity to survive minor
predation events and recover with no apparent long-lasting ill effects. These abilities likely contribute to the Cuban tree frogs' success
as an invasive species throughout the Florida
peninsula.
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Biology
Author(s):
Daniel Sinclair, Tanner Holmes,
Dr. Marianne Robertson and
Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
The spider Phidippus audax, which is an active hunter, can survive throughout its life
cycle as a scavenger. We examined whether
a web-building funnel web spider, Agelenopsis pennsylvanica, could survive and develop throughout its life cycle as a scavenger.
The different groups of spiders were given
three different diets and their development,
growth, and survival were compared: a control group fed live prey (n = 64), an experiment group fed dead prey (n = 61), and another experimental group fed a mixture of
live and dead prey (n = 62). We recorded and
analyzed their survivorship, instar duration,
and size throughout the six instars. Spiders
fed live prey and spiders fed mixed prey had
significantly higher survivorship than those
fed dead prey. There was no significant difference in the instar length of the three groups.
In one of the six instars analyzed, spiders
fed live prey were significantly larger than
spiders fed dead prey. A. pennsylvanica can
survive on just dead prey. However, there are
tradeoffs to survivorship and development.
Spiders fed a mixture prey showed no costs
so this diet could be utilized in nature.
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IDENTIFICATION OF OPIOID
RECEPTORS IN THE HERMIT
CRAB (Coenobita clypeatus)
AND THE CRAYFISH
(Orconectes rusticus).
Biology
Author(s):
Monzolesso Bagah-Kognagba
and Dr. Samuel Galewsky
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CONTROL OF CITROBACTER
FREUNDII WITH MULTIPLE
BACTERIOPHAGES TO
OVERCOME RAPID
DEVELOPMENT OF
PHAGE RESISTANCE
Biology
Author(s):
Emily Talbott
Millikin University
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
The analgesic and sedative effects of opioid
drugs is dependent upon the activation of
opioid receptors. In addition to their analgesic and sedative effects, chronic opioid use
leads to tolerance, dependence, and multiple other negative side effects. Because of the
high liability and negative side effects associated with current opioid drugs, opioid receptors are currently hot targets in research
to discover better opioid drugs devoid of
the negative side effects of the current ones.
Hundreds of opioid receptor genes have
been identified in vertebrates compared to
less than 100 opioid receptor genes in invertebrates. The purpose of this study was
to identify opioid receptors in the hermit
crab and the crayfish, both of which are invertebrates. A putative opioid receptor RNA
from the hermit crab and the crayfish was
reverse-transcribed using a primer sequence
derived from the Chinese scallop, Chamys
farreri. cDNA from the reverse transcription
was amplified at 37 _C using the degenerate
primers. One high 475 base-pair DNA fragment and another low 200 base-pair fragment were purified from gel electrophoresis.
DNA sequencing of the products during the
first week of April 2016 will reveal whether
the study was successful in the identification
of opioid receptors in the hermit crab and
the crayfish.
Abstract/Description:
The increase of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
has fueled research for new methods to control bacterial growth. Bacteriophages--viruses of bacteria--have been studied as anti-bacterial agents for some time, but this work has
been overshadowed by the success of antibiotics. The treatment effects of bacteriophage
were examined against Citrobacter freundii.
25 phages were isolated from Decatur, IL city
sewage and three were isolated for further
study. Infecting Citrobacter cultures with one
phage killed most cells, but combinations
of two or three phage killed every host cell.
This suggests that combinations of bacteriophage could potentially control Citrobacter
infections without also producing phage-resistance.
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SAMASE-INDUCED ACTIVATION
OF SOS RESPONSE IN ESCHERIA
COLI FAILS TO EXPRESS
TRANSLESION DNA
POLYMERASES OR
ENHANCE MUTAGENESIS
Biology
Author(s):
Sarahi Garcia
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Inducing the SOS response helps repaired
damaged DNA in Escherichia coli, but also increases mutations rates in a process known
as error-prone repair. In vivo expression of
SAMase induces the SOS response, but without a corresponding increase in the rate of
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mutations. Presumably, lack of induction
of translesion DNA polymerasesãenzymes
expressed during the SOS response and
known to be the cause of error-prone DNA
repair during SOSãcould explain this lack
of increased mutations in cells with SAMase
activity. Cells with _-galactosidase gene reporter fusions to the promotors of either
recA (SOS inducing enzyme), lexA (SOS repressor), polB, dinB, and umuC (tranlesion
DNA polymerases II, IV, and V, respectively)
were transformed with SAMase expression
plasmids and assayed for _-galactosidase
reporter enzyme activity. Preliminary results suggest in vivo SAMase activity did
not significantly enhance expression of the
reporter genes. Experiments to determine
mutations rates are ongoing. These results
appear to contradict previous studies and
require further analysis to understand their
implications.
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VARIATION IN
SEROPREVALANCE OF
ANTIBODIES AGAINST
MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM
AND AVIPOXVIRUS IN NINE
SPECIES OF BIRDS
WITH DIFFERENTIAL
ACCESS TO FEEDERS
Biology
Author(s):
Emily Vana and Dr. Travis Wilcoxen
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
This poster is an overview of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) Conjunctivitis and
the Avianpoxvirus including, how they are
transmitted and its origins. The objectives
were to accomplish a technique to assess the
prevalence antibodies of MG and avian pox
exposure in wild songbirds (ELISA assay),
accumulate a list of the number of birds that
were MG and avian pox positive and negative and, examine the differences between
control and feeder sites as well as the species that tested MG and avian pox positive.
Results indicated that our hypotheses were
supported. Birds at feeder sites would have
greater prevalence of antibodies against MG
and avian pox than control sites and birds
would have a greater prevalence of antibodies against MG and avian pox than those that
showed signs of infection. So, this posters
explains the function feeders play a role in
spreading bacteria.
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EFFECT OF SOIL DEPTH IN A
LIVING ROOF ECOSYSTEM ON
SUCCESS OF ILLINOIS NATIVE
PLANT AND PRODUCE SPECIES
Biology
Author(s):
Jessica Michelle Lynn Kerr and
Dr. Judy Parrish
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Over two years, we constructed rooftop boxes of two depths of rooflite soil, 9-12 and 18-20
cm, to examine the responses of four native
prairie species (Rudbeckia hirta, Echinacea
purpurea, Sporobolus natalensis, and Bouteloua gracilis) and two vegetable produce species, cherry tomatoes and bush beans (Solanum lycopersicum and Phaseolus vulgaris).
We measured anthocyanin and chlorophyll
content and photosynthetic rates of the
prairie species. In the produce species, we
measured anthocyanin content, yield, and
biomass. We analyzed data using SPSS with
multiple one-way ANOVAs over two time
points. In year one, anthocyanin content was
significantly higher in shallow boxes for the
prairie species, but there was no significant
effect on photosynthetic rates. Both native
grasses had increased chlorophyll content,
though there was no significant effect for
either box depth or species. There was no
effect of soil depth on anthocyanin content
or yield of tomatoes, but bush beans had
significantly lower anthocyanin content and
higher yield in deeper soil. The biomasses
for the tomato plants and bush bean plants
were significantly higher in deeper soil. Our
hypothesis of reduced stress in deeper soil is
supported by reduced anthocyanin content
for R. hirta, E. purpurea, and bush beans,
and biomass data for both produce vegetables. We collected the winter survivorship
and another growing season's data of stress
analysis, but at this time our data suggest that
we could construct a successful roof environment using the shallower depth, resulting in
lower weight loads and reduced cost for the
rooftop mix soil.
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23.
PREVENTION OF HUMAN
TOOTH ENAMEL STAINING
BY COLA BEVERAGES
Chemistry & Biology
Author(s):
Adam G. Falasz, Dr. George D. Bennett
and Dr. Cynthia M. Handler
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Though acidic cola beverages stain tooth
enamel, these drinks retain significant levels of consumption in the Western World.
The focus of this study was to examine the
effect of beverage pH on staining, as enamel softness and porosity is directly linked to
discoloration, and to determine if an additive would reduce staining. Extracted human
teeth were cleaned and randomly grouped
for each trial. Teeth were subjected to untreated beverage or treated beverage, which
were mixed with different quantities of sodium carbonate to partially neutralize pH.
Results show that 4.0_10-4 g/mL of Na2CO3
(0.00378 M) and 6.0_10-4 g/mL of Na2CO3
(0.00566 M) were necessary to eliminate the
stain potential of Coca-ColaÈ and PepsiÈ, respectively. The addition of Na2CO3 caused
the drink to taste less carbonated. However,
if the solid was dissolved in water prior to being mixed with the acidic beverage this effect
was reduced.
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THE EFFECTS OF
LATE-TRANSITION METAL
NANOPARTICLES ON THE
FORMATION OF CARBONIC ACID
Chemistry
Author(s):
Alexander J. Cardascio, Dr. Paris W. Barnes,
and Dr. Timothy L. Guasco
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that is
largely produced through human activities.
Scientists have explored multiple methods
to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere including its sequestration
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in water, forming carbonic acid. Bhaduri
and Siller (Catal. Sci. Tech. 2013, 3, 1234-1239)
reported a significant increase in water's
ability to dissolve carbon dioxide using nickel nanoparticles as a catalyst. This work focused on the effects of nickel, copper, or zinc
nanoparticles on the hydration of carbon dioxide. The pH and conductivity of carbon dioxide-treated deionized ultra-filtered (DIUF)
water and 30-ppm metal nanoparticle suspensions were monitored for 450-second
periods. The DIUF water, nickel, and copper
nanoparticle suspensions produced nearly
identical results with respect to carbonic
acid production. However, the zinc nanoparticle suspension showed a much higher uptake of carbon dioxide. Factors such as particle surface area, shape, and acidity of the
metals used are being considered as possible
explanations for our findings.
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25.
LYSIS OF LIPOSOME
AND NANOPARTICLE
COMPOSITES BY LASER
AND THERMAL HEATING
Chemistry
Author(s):
Peter Piers
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Liposome nanoparticle composite research
has been on the rise with a look at utilizing
them in anticancer work. Complete characterizations of the composites remain
unfinished, particularly with the variety of
nanoparticles and the complexation with
liposomes. UV-Vis, thermal heating and
light induced opening of the liposome will
provide insight and aid understanding of
the formation and characterization of gold
nanoparticle composites with liposome. A
significant challenge in using liposomes as
drug carriers is properly controlling the release of the encapsulated drug. Ideally, the
liposome would be stable enough to prevent
the drug from leaking before entering the tumor, but fragile enough that the drug would
be released soon afterwards. This project is
focused on performing controlled experiments on well-characterized, synthesized
HGNs and liposome/HGN composites in
order to rationally investigate their thermal
stability both directly via sand bath and indirectly via light induction. HGN and liposome
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composites showed an increase in fluoresce
when heated in a sand bath for one hour at
77°C. Thus, testing the targeted release of
fluorescein or dye containing liposome/HGN
composites via controlled laser intensities.
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SYNTHESIS OF TRICYCLIC
COMPOUNDS WITH A
CANTHARIDIN-LIKE
PHARMACOPHORE VIA
DIELS-ALDER ADDITION
IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION
Chemistry
Author(s):
Ariel Spengler and Dr. George Bennett
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Maleimide was treated with three dienes
(furfuryl acetate, furan-2-carbaldehyde, and
furan-2-carboxylic acid) by both solventless
and aqueous methods to effect Diels-Alder
addition. The aqueous method proved to be
more effective. The three adducts were characterized by melting point, IR spectroscopy,
NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry.
A crystal structure of the product from furfuryl acetate by single crystal X-ray diffraction was obtained. The crystal structure
confirmed the expected endo selectivity and
showed intermolecular hydrogen bonding
between the imide nitrogen and the bridging
oxygen. The aqueous method of Diels-Alder
addition was also applied to combinations of
these dienes with maleic anhydride.
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STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS OF
LAYERED PEROVSKITERELATED MATERIALS
Chemistry
Author(s):
Austyn Krueger and Dr. Paris Barnes
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
The focus of this research project is to synthesize Ba2BTeO6 (B= Zn, Co, Ni) in the
double perovskite polymorph. The three
compositions listed crystallize under ambi-
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ent pressure conditions with two different
layered structures. The 6-layer and 12-layer
structure were prepared by conventional
solid-state synthetic methods and analyzed
by X-ray powder diffraction. The powders
will be subjected to high-pressure high-temperature conditions using a diamond anvil
cell. Changes in the crystal structure will be
monitored using neutron powder diffraction. We hypothesize that a structural shift
from the layered structures to the double
perovskite structure will occur at specific
temperatures and pressures.
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CONDUCTING PROPERTIES AND
SELF-HEALING CAPABILITIES
OF –SYNTHETIC SKIN
CONTAINING ALUMINUM,
COPPER, NICKEL OR ZINC
NANOPARTICLES
Chemistry
Author(s):
Kayla Bryant and Dr. Paris W. Barnes
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
A recent report (Tee, B.C-K.; Wang, C.; Allen,
R.; Bao, Z. Nature Nanotechnology, 2012, 7,
825-832) described the fabrication of an oleic
acid polymer-nickel nanoparticle composite
capable of damage repair, pressure sensitivity, and electrical conductivity. This smart
material is a potential skin-like covering for
prosthetic limbs. An unfortunate side effect
of the reported synthetic skin is that nickel
can have a negative impact on a person's
health. We explore the possibility of replacing the nickel nanoparticles with more benign metals such as aluminum, copper, and
zinc. Additionally, polylactic acid was used as
a substitute for the oleic acid polymer since it
is no longer commercially available.
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SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL
STUDIES OF RHODIUM (III)
CONTAINING DOUBLE
PEROVSKITES
Chemistry
Author(s):
Rayce Frey and Dr. Paris W. Barnes
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Rhodium-containing solids have the potential to have magnetic properties and
are therefore of great interest in solid-state
chemistry. However, the high cost and rarity
of rhodium-containing compounds (e.g., 2
g rhodium (III) oxide costs $825) limits the
amount of research done on these materials.
The purposes of this research project are to
synthesize and study the structural properties of nine different A2RhB'06 double perovskites, where B' is pentavalent Sb, Nb, or
Ta and A is divalent Sr, Ca, or Ba. Preliminary
structural parameters of the double perovskites were determined using X-ray powder diffraction. Results of the preliminary
powder diffraction analysis will be reported.
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STRUCTURES AND OPTICAL
PROPERTIES OF Sr2ZnW(1-x)
Mo(x)O6 MATERIALS
Chemistry
Author(s):
Abigail Cardascio, Korinne Frankford,
Bradley E. Day, Denise M. Freeman
and Dr. Paris W. Barnes
Mt. Zion High School, Millikin University,
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,
Michigan Technological University
Abstract/Description:
In 2011, double perovskites with the chemical formula Sr2ZnW(1-x)Mo(x)O6 (0 < x < 0.3)
were examined for their light reflectance
properties. Spectrophotometric measurements suggest that the optical properties
of these compounds change regularly as a
function of the tungsten-to-molybdenum
ratio. Concerns about the legitimacy of the
preliminary results stems from the volatility
of zinc oxide at the final heating temperature
(1100 C). Zinc vacancies in these materials
can affect their physical properties. To investigate the source of the variation in the
optical properties in these materials, new
Sr2ZnW(1-x)Mo(x)O6 samples (x = 0, 0.25,
0.50, 0.75, 1) were prepared by two different
methods. One set of samples was prepared
by conventional methods without concern
for ZnO vaporization. A second set was prepared by muffling the samples to prevent
ZnO loss. The samples were analyzed using
X-ray powder diffraction and UV-visible reflectance spectroscopy. Progress made on
answering the research question will be presented in this poster.
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STUDYING ABROAD IN
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English Language Center
School of Education
Author(s):
Jisung Lim and Emmy Tran
Millikin University
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FABRICATION OF PLATINUM
ULTRAMICROELECTRODES
Chemistry
Author(s):
Francis Barnes
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Ultramicroelectrodes (UMEs), electrodes
with a critical dimension on the order of a
micrometer (10-6 meter), have found a multitude of uses in chemistry, engineering, and
medicine owing to their fast mass transport
rates and reduced IR drop. Although commercially available, a limitation of UMEs is
that they cost in excess of $100 per electrode,
thus often limiting their use to research and
commercial applications. Hence, the goal
of this project is to develop a fabrication
method to produce low-cost home-built
UMEs so they can find use in undergraduate
laboratories and future research. Briefly, to
fabricate a home-built UME, one end of a 5
cm long x 1.5 mm diameter hollow borosilicate glass tube was closed by heating. A 25
µm diameter Pt wire was then inserted into
the tube opening and positioned adjacent to
the closed tube end. Then, a ~1.5 cm length
of the glass tube was sealed around the Pt
wire by heating while pulling vacuum on the
hollow tube. An external electrical connection to the sealed Pt wire was made by filling
the glass tube with conductive silver adhesive and inserting a copper wire. Epoxy was
then used to secure the copper wire. Finally,
the sealed end of the glass was polished to
expose the 25 µm diameter UME. The total
cost of fabrication is approximately $2.20
per electrode. The home-built UMEs were
then compared to commercial UMEs using
cyclic voltammetry.
Abstract/Description:
This narrative study investigates two international students’ life and academic experiences in the U.S., focusing on reasons for
studying abraod and challenges they have
experienced during their staying. Findings
indicated that various components were
entangled in complex ways for explaining
the students’ decision-making, such as improving English language competence and
getting a better education. At the same time,
they have faced various challenges. This
study will provide authentic and meaningful
information for faculty and students who are
interested in studying abroad.
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USING DARK GLOBULAR CLUSTERS AND DWARF GALAXY
DATA TO CONSTRAIN THE
FREE-STREAMING SCALE AND
THE PROPERTIES OF THE
DARK MATTER PARTICLE
Physics
Author(s):
Hunter Somers, Zech Miller, Ben Woodall
and Dr. Casey R. Watson
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
Recent data suggest that a newly observed
class of “dark globular clusters” (DGCs)
contain a significant amount of non-baryonic dark matter. As the smallest structures
that exhibit evidence of a dark matter halo,
DGCs may be closely associated with the
smallest building block of galaxies, i.e., the
free-streaming mass scale, M_fs. Simulations
suggest that primordial DGC halos were of
order 10^7 solar masses, and, therefore, that
M_fs ~ 10^7 solar masses is a special scale –
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common to all galaxies exceeding M_fs - if
Mfs and DGC halos are truly linked. There is,
in fact, evidence that this is the case from Strigari et al. (2008), who showed that, despite
vast differences in luminosity, 18 Milky Way
Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxies contain ~ 10^7 solar masses within their central 300 pc, thus
indicating a consistent physical scale that
encloses the amount of mass associated with
the M_fs value implied by DGCs. We consider
several implications of this connection.
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CORRELATIONS BETWEEN
THE DARK MATTER HALO
PROPERTIES AND HALF-LIGHT
RADII OF MILKY WAY DWARF
SPHEROIDAL GALAXIES
Physics
Author(s):
Zechariah Miller, Hunter Somers,
Ben Woodall and Dr. Casey R. Watson
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
We use velocity dispersion data to establish
the best-fit, Burkert dark matter halo parameters for 12 Milky Way dwarf spheroidal
galaxies (dSphs). We show that these bestfit parameters are strongly correlated with
the half-light radii of the dSphs, and compare our findings to the results of previous
studies.
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PHASE SPACE DENSITY
CONSTRAINTS ON THE
PROPERTIES OF THE DARK
MATTER PARTICLE
Physics
Author(s):
Ben Woodall, Zech Miller, Hunter Somers
and Dr. Casey R. Watson
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
We show that there is a strong correlation
between the pseudo-phase space density
and half-light radii of Milky Way Dwarf Spheroidal galaxies. We explore the implications
of this scaling for the properties of the dark
matter particle.
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wear-test performance of AC magneto-cryogenic treated samples relative to standard
cryogenically treated samples and control
samples.
THE EFFECT OF DC
ELECTROMAGNETIC STIMULI
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
STANDARD CRYOGENIC
TREATMENT OF METALS
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Physics
Author(s):
Kyle Leadlove, Austin Evans, James Seyfert,
Dr. Casey Watson and Peter Paulin
Millikin University, 300 BELOW INC.
Abstract/Description:
We explore modifications to the basic cryogenic procedures utilized by 300 Below Inc.
to strengthen metal components. We consider the effects of adding DC electromagnetic stimuli in our efforts to further optimize
the cryogenic treatment _ i.e., to augment
the already improved tensile strength, shear
strength, thermal and electrical conductivity, etc. resulting from 300 Below Inc.'s traditional cryogenic process. We report on the
wear-test performance of DC magneto-cryogenic treated samples relative to standard
cryogenically treated samples and control
samples.
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37.
THE EFFECTS OF AC
ELECTROMAGNETIC STIMULI
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
STANDARD CRYOGENIC
TREATMENT OF METALS
Physics
Author(s):
James Seyfert, Kyle Leadlove, Austin Evans,
Dr. Casey Watson and Peter Paulin
Millikin University, 300 Below Inc.
Abstract/Description:
We explore modifications to the basic cryogenic procedures utilized by 300 Below Inc.
to strengthen metal components. We consider the effects of adding AC electromagnetic stimuli in our efforts to further optimize
the cryogenic treatment _ i.e., to augment
the already improved tensile strength, shear
strength, thermal and electrical conductivity, etc. resulting from 300 Below Inc.'s traditional cryogenic process. We report on the
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38.
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS
OF MAGNETIC FIELDS AND
POST-TREATMENT HEATING
UPON THE STANDARD
CRYOGENIC TREATMENT
OF METALS
Physics
Author(s):
Austin Evans, Kyle Leadlove, James Seyfert,
Dr. Casey Watson and Peter Paulin
Millikin University, 300 Below, Inc.
set to compile a total of 15 articles matching
our search terms. From the total articles only
10 were included. We found that changing
the dressing of CVC before seven days decreased the rate of infection in most studies
included in our research. While there were
many limitations to this, educational training
on central line care consistently proved to be
the best result of dressing change protocol
and reduced CLABSI.
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Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
The objective of this project was to find the
highest evidence-based practice for dressing
change frequency of central lines. The search
process was through three data bases (CINHAL, ProQuest, and Pubmed) with a collection of search terms. Numerous research and
evidence was available and limitations were
“RUN LIKE A GIRL”: AN
EXAMPLE OF A GENDER MYTH
Behavioral Sciences Psychological Science Homelessness &
Social Dominance
Author(s):
Jeffrey Grimes & Dr. Melissa Scircle
Author(s):
Brock Trader and Alex Tueth
Nursing
Millikin University, DOVE Inc.
Author(s):
Emily Love and Julie Snyder
Abstract/Description:
In the fall of 2015, the Database Application
Development class created a fully-functional database application for Dove, Inc.,
a coalition of religious organizations, volunteers, and advocates that seeks to coordinate efforts to address unmet human
needs and social injustices. Dove performs
a Point-In-Time (PIT) survey to quantify the
homeless population in Macon County, Illinois. The process prior to 2016 consisted of
hand-counting paper surveys according to
guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The manual process took approximately six
months as the HUD online entry system rejected submissions for totals that did not reconcile with associated community data. This
manual process was subject to a high probability of human error. Students from the
class worked with representatives from Dove
to analyze the existing process, recommended a new survey method, and designed and
developed a database application to collect,
store, and report homeless data using the
extremely complex rules that HUD had given. The database efficiently stores the data
from the surveys, generates reports to mimic
HUD's online entry system, and includes an
easy-to-use interface. Two student research
assistants continue to work on moving this
project forward by providing feature enhancements, training users, and implementing HUD changes to the reports.
Abstract/Description:
This study created a hypothetical scenario
to identify the stereotypes and prejudices
towards black women in poverty and to view
what effect Social Dominance Orientation
(SDO) potentially has on the homeless. A
modified version of the SDO scale with the
original 1994 scale was used. The study involved 3 added sub-scales to the extension
of SDO, which are the Equal Opportunity
Scale (measuring the participants attitudes
that everything in society should granted to
all individuals), Cultural Elitism Scale (measures the participant’s opinion on culture),
and the Noblesse Oblige Scale (measures the
participant’s opinions that a society that has
more should give more). Further, the aims
of this study is to measure previous findings
in relation to the Attitude Towards Homeless Individuals (ATHI) and the SDO scales.
More importantly, the researcher wants to
determine how minority women are viewed
in correlation with this scale. The research
questions include: Is the race of women influential in attitudes toward homelessness,
do stigmas exist with the homeless, and if
they do, do they correlate with SDO factors,
are there significant correlations to the ATHI
and SDO scales, and finally, are there populations (e.g. race, gender, social class) that hold
higher stigmas than others. Specifically, this
study concerns the attitudes towards homelessness in relation to social dominance orientation, and two hypothetical, but identical
scenarios varying race. This research also
takes interest in how stereotypes and prejudices of homeless individuals differ based on
their race and gender, as well as measuring
the impact of SDO on these judgments.
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Author(s):
Alyssa Saklak and Hannah Sinclair
HOMELESS TRACKING SYSTEM
FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A VIEW ON EQUALITY:
ATTITUDES TOWARDS
HOMELESSNESS & RACE
43.
Millikin University
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Nursing
42.
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Information Systems
Millikin University
CENTRAL LINE ASSOCIATED
INFECTIONS AND DRESSING
CHANGE FREQUENCY
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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A
STANDARDIZED NURSE
BEDSIDE REPORT
Abstract/Description:
We explore modifications to the basic cryogenic procedures utilized by 300 Below Inc.
to strengthen metal components. We consider the effects of additional heating of steel
sample after the completion of standard
cryogenic treatment and the application of
both AC and DC magnetic fields of various
strengths to steel samples before and during
the standard cryogenic treatment. We report
on the wear-test performance of samples that
have undergone these additional processes
and compare them to the performance of
untreated samples and samples subjected to
the standard cryogenic treatment.
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utilization of shelter and transitional housing beds. Further, we will discuss what this
data means in regards to potential areas for
growth related to homeless services offered
in Macon County.
Abstract/Description:
End-of-shift report is a critical period for
both oncoming nurses and patients. Within
recent years, the location of this handoff has
shifted to the bedside to promote communication and safe practice between healthcare
members and the patients. Resistance to
this change has initiated research studies to
discover whether or not it should be implemented into practice. Standardization of this
report has also been questioned if it should
be implemented in the nurse-to-nurse handoff.
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MACON COUNTY
HOMELESS COUNT 2016
Behavioral Sciences Human Services
Author(s):
Addie Smith, Kaylee Smith
Millikin University, DOVE Inc.
Abstract/Description:
The Point In Time count and Housing Inventory Count of Macon County are surveys
conducted annually to report data about
our homeless population. This poster is
representative of both the PIT and HIC data
collected on January 28, 2016. We gathered
information on the numbers and demographics of homeless individuals, and the
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44.
Behavioral Sciences Psychological ScenceChild & Gender
Author(s):
Jeffrey Grimes & Dr. Linda Collinsworth
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
A recent video that went viral on the Internet recently illustrated negative bias toward
females by having children and teens physically demonstrate what –run like a girl”
looks like. The resulting actions were silly,
awkward, and ineffectual. When actual preteen girls were asked to run, they appeared
strong, quick, and effective. When did –run
like a girl” become a pejorative remark? How
is it that girls have disparaging stereotypes
of themselves? Research indicates that children develop gender norms from a variety of
sources including the family, school, media,
and peers (Martin, 2011). The current study
aims in examine the attitudes of boys and
girls toward gender consistent behaviors.
Third and fifth graders in a rural elementary
school in southern Illinois and in a culturally diverse elementary school in a medium
sized blue collar city in central Illinois will be
surveyed to ascertain their attitudes toward
gender roles for both girls and boys. The researchers hypothesize that females will have
a negative bias towards themselves, and that
males will have a negative bias towards females as well. The researchers also hypothesize that the rural school will have more
stereotypical views of gender roles than the
culturally diverse middle school. The researchers hypothesize that the fifth graders
will have more stereotypical views than the
third graders.
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DRINKING IN THE
MILLIBUBBLE: COLLEGE
STUDENT DRINKING
BEHAVIORS IN RELATION TO
HOUSING AND COLLEGE
SATISFACTION
EMOTIONAL LEARNING
SELECTIVELY AND
RETROACTIVELY
STRENGTHENS
MEMORIES FOR
RELATED EVENTS
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46.
Behavioral Sciences - Psychology
Behavioral Sciences - Psychology
Author(s):
Emily Cleveland, Trista Smith
& Samantha Bies
Author(s):
Avigail Monroy and Dr. James St. James
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
The consumption of alcohol is something
that occurs on most college campuses. Students at different universities face different
policies, and means of policing those who
do not follow them. Because of the reputation that alcohol and alcohol-related incidents has received on our campus, we are
looking to determine the amount of alcohol
consumed in relation to a student's housing
and satisfaction with college. On our campus
there are not many options for on campus
housing, and only seniors are allowed to
live off campus. This has resulted in many
different groups of people being pushed
into one apartment complex. This housing
dilemma is the reason we are interested in
looking into the effects of housing on alcohol consumption. We also want to survey
satisfaction with the university to see how
that influences consumption levels. We will
be examining alcohol consumption by using a modified College Alcohol Study survey
from the Harvard School of Public Health.
This information will be used to determine
if individuals are at risk for Alcohol Use Disorder as classified by characteristics listed
in the DSM 5. Currently, we have completed
the survey design and are applying for IRB
approval. We hypothesize that students who
consume large quantities of alcohol will be
less satisfied with their college experience,
more problems associated with their drinking behavior, and will have lower self-esteem.
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Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
No abstract submitted
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An Examination of World Press
Freedom: Comparing the U.S.,
the UK, and other Nations
Communication
Author(s):
Heather Banks, Genevieve Breitbach,
Meghan Bryan, Emily Chudzik, Olivia Cuff,
Sarah Dunn, Rachel Head, Brandon Januska,
Brandon Kersten, Joel Kimling, Ashton
McGregor, Jenna Mondry, Frasier Moore,
Erin O’Brien, Crystal Prusek, Jacob
Sagan, Fabricio Seraphin, Mikayla
Shaw, Alyssa Soto, Trinity Thomas,
Jake Wagner, Emily Wunnenberg
Millikin University
Abstract/Description:
It might surprise the observer to learn that
the U.S. and UK do not rank among the nations with the freest journalists and news
industries in the world. This paper explores
the legal, institutional , and cultural reasons
why this is so.
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Poster
Symposium
Schematic
SHILLING HALL
SECOND FLOOR
1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7, 8 , 9, 1 0
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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BIOLOGY (1 - 22)
CHEMISTRY (23 - 31)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER (32)
STUDENT
PUBLISHING
TABLE
SHILLING HALL
THIRD FLOOR
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
33, 34, 35, 36
27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32
37, 38, 39, 40
PHYSICS (33 - 38)
NURSING (39 - 40)
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (41 - 46)
COMMUNICATION (47)
CULTURAL
FAIR
41, 42, 43, 44
45, 46, 47
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ART
SH312
ART
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
SH320
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
BIOLOGY
COMMUNICATION
LTSC001
SH420
CULTURAL FAIR
EDUCATION
SH303
ENGLISH STUDENT PUBLISHING
ENGLISH STUDENT PUBLISHING
SH303
HAIKU
HISTORY
HISTORY
HONORS FRESHMAN FOCUS
HURF
SH315, SH317,
SH318, SH319,
SH327
LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS
SH302, SH310
LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS
MILLIKIN PREMIER WRITERS
SH422
5:00 PM
4:45 PM
4:30 PM
4:15 PM
4:00 PM
3:45 PM
3:30 PM
3:15 PM
3:00 PM
2:45 PM
2:30 PM
2:15 PM
2:00 PM
SH HALLWAY
KH
SH412
SH317
SH302, SH310
SH320
PMC110
MODERN LANGAGES
MUSIC
NURSING
PHYSICS
LTSC001
PHYSICS
SH308
PHILOSOPHY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POSTER SYMPOSIUM
POSTER SYMPOSIUM
POSTER AWARDS
POSTER AWARDS
THEATRE
SH320
MILLIKIN PREMIER WRITERS
LTSC108
TABOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SH317
HURF
NURSING
SOCIOLOGY
SH303
EXERCISE SCIENCE & SPORT
HAIKU
PHILOSOPHY
SH HALLWAY
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER
MUSIC
SH418
CULTURAL FAIR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER
MODERN LANGAGES
1:45 PM
COMMUNICATION
ENGLISH
HONORS FRESHMAN FOCUS
1:30 PM
BIOLOGY
ENGLISH
EXERCISE SCIENCE & SPORT
1:15 PM
AFTERNOON
1:00 PM
12:00 PM
11:45 AM
11:30 AM
11:15 AM
11:00 AM
10:45 AM
10:30 AM
10:15 AM
10:00 AM
9:45 AM
9:30 AM
9:15 AM
9:00 AM
8:45 AM
8:30 AM
8:15 AM
MORNING
8:00 AM
Presentation Schedule
SH412
SCO207
AT
SH409
SH HALLWAY
AT
SOCIOLOGY
SCO207, SCO208
TABOR BUSINESS
KH
THEATRE
SH - Shilling Hall • SH Hallway - Hallway of Shilling Hall • LTSC - Leighty-Tabor Science Center
AT - Albert Taylor Theatre • SCO - ADM-Scovill Hall • PMC - Perkinson Music Center • KH - Kaeuper Hall
C E L E B R AT I O N S
of
SCHOLARSHIP
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P O S T E R
S Y M P O S I U M
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