Concurrent Session A: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Business 1 – Auditorium East

• Apple: Evan Fisher, Johann M. Hermiz, Kyle J. Richards, Erich Rodrigues-Leite

Nursing 1– Auditorium West

• Deanna Cochran, Melinda Constand, Ashley Hindo, Renee  A. Spicuzza, Aaron M. Thompson, & Kimberly A. Whiteside: Nursing Test Taking Strategies Workshop
• Trevor T. Deachin, Kacie L. Humiecki, Heather R. Keillor, Emily M. Renta-Villanueva: The Impact of Pre-briefing on Nursing Students’ Simulation Experience, Competency Performance, and Confidence

Mass Communication 1 – Ham Library 112

• Holly Lingenfelter: Remarketing Real Beauty
• Jacob Clifford: Unethical Photo Manipulation and Reporting During Hurricane Harvey
• Rachel Murdock: Ethics in Reporting about Children
• Devon McVettie: Unhate – The Use of Altered Photos

Ministry 1 –Ham Library 113

• Ashleigh Anderson: Baptism: New Life, New Identity
• John Hogan: The Table and Congregational Identity: A Synthesis of Eucharistic Theology and Organizational Change Theory
• Grant Groomes: Life Through New Identity

Psychology 1—Ham 115

• Alex Luchenbach-McClellan: How is Self-Efficacy Affected by Birth Order?
• Hayley Caddell: Five Love Languages and Ethnic Identity

Interdisciplinary Studies 1—Richardson Center 117

• Chad Cook: A Historical and Legal View on Euthanasia
• Leo Kelly: The History and Development of Affirmative Action

Natural Sciences 1– Richardson Center 202

• Mark Shawnah: Obesity in a Modern World
• Julia Tucker: Reevaluation of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cholesterol Related Issues

Concurrent Session B: 10:25 – 11:40 a.m.

Business 2 – Auditorium East

• Marriott: Harold H. Cadwell III, Travis I. Harmon, Chad P. Skarjune, Savannah R. Somerville, & Devan D. Watkins               

Nursing 2– Auditorium West

• Erin L. Dunsmore, Anthony C. Galietti, Katherine E. Steiner, & Summer G. Sumner: Stress Reduction in First Year Nursing Students: The Effects of a Peer Mentoring Program
• Geanina Buzas, Joseph B. Hartung, Elizabeth J. Martin, Anna G. Palmer, & Michael J. Yousef: Avoiding Forced Retraction During Catheterization of an Uncircumcised Pediatric Male

Mass Communication 2 – Ham Library 112

• Edward Bryant: Mistaken Identity in the Dallas Police Shooting
• Caitlin Fredericks: The Credibility of Disabilities in Motion Pictures: An Inaccurate Portrayal of Cerebral Palsy in “The Wolf of Wall Street” 
• Juwon Ogunfeyim: How Social Media can Hurt College Students
• Zachariah Joseph: Drunken Toast in Connection with Criminal Charges

Ministry 2 –Ham Library 113

• Rory McAllister: The Local Church and Its Neighbors
• Gabriel Marquez: Church and Empire
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Psychology 2 – Ham Library 115

• Lauren Boos: Perception of One’s Sense of Humor and its Effect on Self-Esteem
• Rachel Morgenstern: Music Key Preferences Based on Introversion and Emotional Empathy

Natural Sciences 2 – Richardson Center 117

• Jessica Diehl: The Impact of Wildlife Education on Community Attitudes Towards Wildlife
• Alexis Swan: Poultry Nutrition

Concurrent Session C: 12:15– 1:30 p.m. 

Business 3 – Auditorium East

• GoPro: Jake D. Pacholski, Caleb C. Pyscher, Ty N. Robinson, Billy Wilcox, & Will F. Williams

Nursing 3 – Auditorium West

• Mariam Bassalious, Lauren E. Calvin, Nedra Curry, Suzey M. Kitanowski, Kaitlynn E. Moore, & Shannon E. Murdock: Improving Oral Hygiene in School-Aged Children by Increasing Parental Knowledge

Mass Communication 3 – Ham Library 112

• Kaila Rechenbach: Social Media and the Effect it has on College Students
• Gabrielle Rothenberg: Jaime Lannister: Portrayal of Disability in “Game of Thrones”
• Wayne Stewart: Implementing Twitter into the College Educational Curriculum: Is it Ethical?
• Anthony Heinzman: Video Games and Children

Ministry 3 – Ham Library 113

• Dustin McMillan: Bridging Gaps and Healing Communities: The Church and the LGBTQ Community
• Logan Mong: Unity in the Corinthian Church and Managing Polarities in Congregations
• Laura Webb: Breaking Down Barriers: How the Language We Use Affects Our Interpersonal Relationships

Psychology 3 – Ham Library 115

• Heather Lietzau: A Study of Video Game Usage and Fine Motor Spatial Skills
• Leah Zambron: The Effects of Introversion and Extraversion on Facebook Posts

Theatre 1– Richardson Center 117

• Daniel DeRey: Crafting “The Master Craftsman”

Poster Session I: 1:40– 2:15 p.m.

• First authors A-M, Hallways of the Ham Library & Richardson Center

Poster Session II: 2:15– 2:50 p.m.

• First authors N-Z, Hallways of the Ham Library & Richardson Center

Concurrent Session D: 2:50 – 4:05 p.m.

Business 4 – Auditorium East

• Dunkin’ Brands: Gage H. Bolton, Brian Filipe Fonseca, Ryan J. Jaros, Christy L. Routheaux, & Jacob A. Zarzycki

Psychology 4 – Auditorium West

• Heather Siedhoff: Emotional Intelligence and Parent-Child Relationships
• Holly Monte: Personality Trends in Actors
• Heidi Martin: Music and How it Affects Emotion

Mass Communication 4 – Ham Library 112

• Skye Donaldson: Ethics of Journalistic Implication: The Aziz Ansari Case
• Deidra Hill: Is Normalizing a Neo Nazi Ethical?
• Jasmin Barmore: Beyonce’ BumpGate and the Infamous Pregnancy Photo

English 1 & Theatre 2 – Ham Library 113

• Michal Smelser: Fairy Tales Across Time and Culture: Creating and Reflecting Change
• Malina Lyons: Running Water

Psychology 5 – Ham Library 115

• Ashley Bennefield: Heterosexual Millennial Males Perception on Modern Feminism and Women’s Roles in Society
• Nicole Burrick: Facebook Usage and Its Effect on Maternal Confidence
• John Doanato: Societies Integration, Inclusion and Interaction of Individuals with Intellectual Development Disability

Concurrent Session E: 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.                                     

Business 5 – Auditorium East

• GoPro: Victoria L. Lasley, Stephanie A. Oliver, Chris L. Russell, Krista M. Teschler

Psychology 6 – Auditorium West

• Blake German: Commuter Stress and Visual Attention
• Angel Bonilla: Video Game Self-Efficacy
• Katie Talbot: Relationships Can Be Stressful, Are you Happy?

Psychology 7 – Ham Library 115

• Yuliya Kosarev: The Relationship Between Birth Order and Anxiety in Adults
• Suzana Kostic: Introvert and Extravert Personality and Academic Performance
• Joelle Walczak: ADHD Treatment Recommendations Given by Teachers and Parents’ Likelihood of Accepting These Suggestions

Posters:

Interdisciplinary

• Damen Robinson: The Psychological Effects of Media Violence on Children

Psychology

• Ashley Bennefield: Heterosexual Millennial Males Perception on Modern Feminism and Women’s Roles in Society
• Angel Bonilla: Video Game Self-Efficacy
• Lauren Boos: Perception of One’s Sense of Humor and its Effect on Self-Esteem
• Nicole Burrick: Facebook Usage and Its Effect on Maternal Confidence
• Hayley Caddell: Five Love Languages and Ethnic Identity
• John Doanato: Society’s Integration, Inclusion and Interaction of Individuals with Intellectual Development Disability
• Taylor  Eastman: Sex Differences in Self-Esteem among Individuals with Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Blake German: Commuter Stress and Visual Attention
• Hannah J. Kaganac, Lainie A. Stull, Leah R. Zambron, Jerilyn C. Montgomery: Physiological Responses to Mortality Salience
• Yuliya Kosarev: The Relationship Between Birth Order and Anxiety in Adults
• Suzana Kostic: Introvert and Extravert Personalities and Academic Performance
• Heather Lietzau: A Study of Video Game Usage and Fine Motor Spatial Skills
• Alexandria Luchenbach-McClellan: How is Self-Efficacy Affected by Birth Order?
• Heidi Martin: Music and How it Affects Emotion
• Amber McAbee: Reading Choices: Digital vs. Paper and is this impacted by personality?
• Jerilyn C. Montgomery, Hannah J. Kaganac , Lainie A. Stull, & Leah R. Zambron: Eyeblink Response in the Presence of Mortality Salience
• Rachel Morgenstern: Music Key Preferences Based on Introversion and Emotional Empathy
• Pamela Moughler: The Effects of Mobile Phone Snubbing on Friendship Quality
• Heather Siedhoff: Emotional Intelligence in Relation to Parent-Child Relationships
• Lainie A. Stull, Leah R. Zambron, Jerilyn C. Montgomery, & Hannah J. Kaganac: The Correlates of Violent Media Exposure and Mortality Salience
• Katie Talbot: Relationships can be Stressful: Are You Happy?
• Jamie Walter: The Correlation of Social Appearance Anxiety with Cyber Relationship Motives
• Joelle Walczak: ADHD Treatment Recommendations Given by Teachers and Parents’ Likelihood of Accepting These Suggestions
• Broc Wilkison: Trust and Trustworthiness in Adults and the Effects of Living with a MinorGregory Vanucci: Social-Activism in a Religious Environment
• Leah R. Zambron: The Effects of Introversion and Extraversion on Facebook Posts
• Leah R. Zambron, Jerilyn C. Montgomery, Hannah J. Kaganac, & Lainie A. Stull:
• Empathy: A Result of or Influence on Mortality Salience?

Nursing

• Mariam Bassalious, Lauren E. Calvin, Nedra Curry, Suzey M. Kitanowski, Kaitlynn E. Moore, & Shannon E. Murdock: Improving Oral Hygiene in School-Aged Children by Increasing Parental Knowledge
• Geanina Buzas, Joseph B. Hartung, Elizabeth J. Martin, Anna G. Palmer, & Michael J. Yousef: Avoiding Forced Retraction During Catheterization of an Uncircumcised Pediatric Male
• Deanna Cochran, Melinda Constand, Ashley Hindo, Renee  A. Spicuzza, Aaron M. Thompson, & Kimberly A. Whiteside: Nursing Test Taking Strategies Workshop
• Trevor T. Deachin, Kacie L. Humiecki, Heather R. Keillor, Emily M. Renta-Villanueva: The Impact of Pre-briefing on Nursing Students’ Simulation Experience, Competency Performance, and Confidence
• Erin L. Dunsmore,Anthony C. Galietti, Katherine E. Steiner, & Summer G. Sumner: Stress Reduction in First Year Nursing Students: The Effects of a Peer Mentoring Program

Theatre:

• Malina Lyons: Running Water 

Electronic posters:

Early Childhood Program:

• Rueshawn Andrews: 1,2,3, Let’s Move!
• Jamie Baker: School Yard Farms
• Kalyn Collins: Childcare Aware – A Grant for Great Teachers
• Kimberly DeClaire: Enhancing Special Needs Grant Proposal
• Britlyn Drinkard: A Grant Proposal for Creating Great Teachers
• Amy Empey: Project Needs for Grant Proposal
• Tasha King: Project Pedal
• Brittany Kunzelman: Homework Center Grant
• Kelsey Lievens: A Furry Friend for the Little Friends
• Angelica Massenberg: Special Education in Early Childhood
• Julie Munro: Tech for Tykes
• Lori Muntz: Project L.E.A.R.N. Grant
• Theresa Nichols: Project T.U.T.O.R.
• Linnie  Thompson: Leading through Literacy!
• Sara Root: Let’s Play, Naturally!
• Samantha Safronoff: Critters in the Classroom Grant
• Abeer Salman: Reading is Not Rocket Science!
• Amanda Schmidt: Technology to Succeed
• Theresa Slagel: Natural Revamp!

Education:

• Breanna Bianchi: Impact on Student Learning
• Emily Hall: Impact on Student Learning
• Adrienne Jackson: Impact on Student Learning: Writer’s Workshop
• Ryan Porter: Impact on Student Learning: An Analysis on Summative Data Used To Determine Teaching Effectiveness
• Jamie Rester: Secondary Grammar: A Focus on Educating with Verbals
• Kylee Wright-Alexander: Impact on Student Learning: 1^st Grade Animals

Mass Communication

• Gryphon Dickerson-Houilles: PR plan for Moneyball Sportswear
• Brook Weaver: Brian Williams Fails the TARES Test

Strategic Leadership:

• Heather Banaszak: Elon Musk: A Pinnacle Leader Creating a Better Future Through Change
• Omar Barakat: Mahatma Gandhi: An Exemplary Leader to Follow
• Breanna Bianchi: Impact on Student Learning
• Emily Hall: Impact on Student Learning
• Atyia Hendon: Leadership of Maya Angelou
• Brian Kornacki: Washington: America’s Pinnacle Leader
• Karen Messineo: Leadership of William Franklin Graham Jr.
• Karen Morgan: Benjamin Franklin: Leadership Practices for Today’s Businesses
• Nicholas Passalacqua: Mike Krzyzewski: Coach K
• Michelle Robertson: Marian Wright Edelman: A Model for Visionary Leadership
• Tina Sharnas-Holmes: Alan Mulally: A True Transformational Leader
• Devoria Thomas: Oprah Winfrey: A Phenomenal Leader and Humanitarian
• Kristie Waters: Billy Graham: America’s Pastor
• Jennifer Wentworth: The Authentic Leadership of Sheryl Sandberg