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A Game Of Monovariants On A Checkerboard, Linwood Reynolds

Student Scholar Showcase

Abstract: Assume there is a game that takes place on a 20x20 checkerboard in which each of the 400 squares are filled with either a penny, nickel, dime, or quarter. The coins are placed randomly onto the squares, and there are to be 100 of each of the coins on the board. To begin the game, 59 coins are removed at random. The goal of the game is to remove each remaining coin from the board according to the following rules: 1. A penny can only be removed if all 4 adjacent squares are empty. That is, a penny cannot …

Music Of The Protestant Reformation: A Pedagogical Analysis Of Hymns, Hattie H. Bays

Student Scholar Showcase

During the Protestant Reformation (1517-1600) reformers influenced music through the progression of Roman Catholic to Protestant principles. With the intent of improving music pedagogy, the purpose of this research is to investigate the music of the Protestant Reformation (1517-1600). Problems addressed in this research include: 1) to trace the origins of the Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican Church, 2) to discuss protestant reform as it relates to music, and 3) to identify reformation hymns included in the Disciples of Christ, Southern Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian hymnals.

The Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican church developed during the late Renaissance (sixteenth century) as …

Effects Of Awareness Of White Privilege And Perceived Efficacy On White Americans’ Attitudes, Mercedes B. Hamilton

Student Scholar Showcase

White privilege is something that most people do not often think about or realize exists. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of White privilege awareness (WPA) and perceived efficacy on attitudes toward African Americans. Participants will either be primed with a heightened WPA passage or a race irrelevant control passage and they will also be informed of the probability that their efforts might yield (high vs. low efficacy) before answering a series of questions. I expect to see that the participants in the heightened White privilege awareness condition will have less social distance and that this …

The Effects Of Studying Abroad On Second Language Acquisition, Laura Albert

Student Scholar Showcase

An increasing number of college students are participating in study abroad programs across the United States. The effectiveness of these study abroad trips on second language acquisition is an important topic for research. Previous studies have shown that there are differences for second language acquisition when it comes to the context of language learning (eg. classroom vs. abroad) as well as the duration of study abroad trips. The present study examined the effects of studying abroad versus formal classroom instruction on second language acquisition. In addition, the purpose of the study abroad trip was examined (e.g. learning Spanish, teaching ESL). …

It’S The End Of The World As We Know It: Idiocracy, Dystopias And Social Commentary Through Satire, Marc Manasse

Student Scholar Showcase

Idiocracy tells the story of Joe, an army test subject who is transported 500 years into the future to find a world that is populated with the dumbest people ever. For this study, Idiocracy was viewed multiple times over a year. After researching scholarly reviewed articles Idiocracy was analyzed, looking at both the genre and aesthetic of dystopian science fiction films. Then the dystopian society in Idiocracy was studied to see what kind of inferences can be made about society today. By critically analyzing Idiocracy and comparing it to other texts that fall into the genre of dystopic science fiction …

Crime, Attractiveness, And Race: A Dangerous Combination?, Abigail E. Bunting

Student Scholar Showcase

Numerous research studies have indicated a relationship between physical appearance, including attractiveness and race, and punishment that can result in a leniency/racial bias in sentencing individuals who have committed similar crimes. The aim of the present study is to find the relationship between attractiveness, race, and severity of crime on punishment outcomes across various hypothetical situations. The present study also addresses the limitations of previous research studies that neglected to find the effects of race on punishment outcomes and crime sentencing. A 2 x 2 x 2 Factorial ANOVA was used to test the conceptual framework. It is hypothesized that …

Body Language In The Classroom: Effects Of Gesturing, Maia Rolfe

Scholars Week

Body Language in the Classroom: Effects of Gesturing

This study was designed to give some insights into how body language could interact with teaching. This study tested if active gesturing (pointing) had an effect on the amount of a story that was remembered and on how likable someone who is presenting the story was perceived as being. Male and female participants watched a female presenter read a short story projected on a screen while either pointing to key words or not pointing. Then they wrote down as much of the story as they could remember and rated the likeability of …

„Förderung Und Vermittlung Interkultureller Kompetenz In Deutschen Und Amerikanischen Geschäftsbeziehungen Im Daf Unterricht“, Samantha Wetzel

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Meine Präsentation heute, "Förderung und Vermittlung interkultureller Kompetenz in deutschen und amerikanischen Geschäftsbeziehungen im DaF Unterricht", gibt einen Überblick über ein Forschungsprojekt, mit dem ich mich seit einem Jahr beschäftige. Mit der Hilfe von Dr. Regina Range, meiner Mentorin und Assistant Professor of German an der Universität von Alabama, habe ich versucht, wichtige Unterschiede zwischen den deutschen und amerikanischen Wirtschaftskulturen zu identifizieren. Ziel des Projekts war und ist es immer noch, Möglichkeiten und Strategien zu entwickeln, um diese Einsichten in Lehrpläne zu integrieren.

„Eine Komparative Analyse Des Einflusses Deutschlands Auf Neutrale Länder Europas Während Des Zweiten Weltkriegs“, Allwin Mcdonald

Undergraduate German Research Conference

The presentation offers a comparative analysis of Germany's influence on neutral countries in Europe during the Second World War, by analyzing four neutral countries: Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

„Zaimoǧlus Sicht Auf Die Kulturspaltung In Deutschland“, Sophia Staerz

Undergraduate German Research Conference

This presentation examines the role of the "guest worker" in Germany, how they assimilated into the German workforce, and the affect on German culture and society.

„Nur Die Tatsachen Sind Richtig Und Wichtig Für Uns“: Neue Sachlichkeit Im Neuen Deutschland, Abigail Kauerauf

Undergraduate German Research Conference

In der Zeit nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg in Deutschland gab es Inflation, Wiederaufbau und ein allgemeines Schweigen nach dem Trauma des Krieges. Nach dem Krieg reflektiert die Kunstbewegung Expressionismus kulturell diese Stille. Im Gegensatz zum Nachkriegsexpressionismus entwickelte sich Neue Sachlichkeit in eine rivalisierende Kunstbewegung, indem sie die raue Realität der Weimarer Republik und des Anstiegs des Dritten Reichs aus. Die Bilder, die Gemälde, die Fotos und die Literatutr der Neuen Sachlichkeit ermöglichen ein Verständnis von gesellschaftlichen Aspekten in Deutschland zwischen den zwei Weltkriegen – ein Deutschland, welches über den Krieg klagte, sich aus der Gesellschaft absetzte, und ein Deutschland, welches …

Using Acs Data To Study The 2016 Election In The Classroom: A Case Study From Bucknell University, Todd Suomela, Carrie M. Pirmann, Janine Glathar

Library and Information Technology Publications

Presenting complex data to an audience which is unfamiliar with the intricacies of data acquisition and management is a challenge for many professionals. Education faculty and staff are no different. Staff at Bucknell University library were approached in 2015 by a faculty member from the economics department for assistance with a class on economic history. The syllabus called for the class to analyze and map the development of the 2016 presidential campaign. Through the course of this project data was gathered from multiple sources, including the American Community Survey. Tools such as ArcGIS, R, and the American FactFinder were integrated …

Orange Is The New Black And Its Representation Of Women's Prisons, Alexandra N. Garcia

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

First airing in 2013, Orange is the New Black (OITNB) is a Netflix original series. The series focuses on the life of fictional characters in a women's prison, based on Piper Kerman's real life experience behind bars. The purpose of this research is to connect how well OITNB relates to real life women's prisons. I expand upon prior research according to four reoccurring variables: race, gender, sexuality, and correctional issues. I will explore how these key variables are represented within season one of OINTB. I argue that season one gives visibility to women incarcerated; however, minorities and the LGBTQ community …

Critical Analysis Of Breastfeeding Education Provided In The Hospital, Abigail Sweet

Senior Honors Projects

The World Health Organization (W.H.O) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life. A large majority of new mothers are making the decision to breastfeed their newborn child. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2016, high breastfeeding initiation rates show that most mothers in the U.S. want to breastfeed and are trying to do so. However, there are several indicators that suggest that mothers may not be getting the support they need and the early postpartum period is a critical time for establishing support for breastfeeding. Depending on the type of …

The American Gun Culture: Potential Impact On K-12 School Violence, Gordon A. Crews

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

•Many insist on combining all types of school shootings/violence saying they are the same, but: •This could not be further from the truth when examining K-12 school violence historically in the United States •Public mass shootings, university shootings, international shootings, and K-12 school shootings are not the same •They have different catalysts, motivations, types of occurrence, and offenders

Mindfulness Meditation: Effects On Stress Management And Public Speaking Ability, Maggie E. Buell

Senior Honors Projects

Mindfulness is defined as an active, open state of mind that is focused on the present moment. By maintaining awareness moment by moment, without judgment, we can develop a greater sense of emotional balance and well-being. We live in a fast paced society and often run on autopilot. We find ourselves focusing on the past or the future and as a result we miss what is happening right now. The mind can be compared to a monkey in the forest. The monkey constantly swings from branch to branch; similar to how our mind constantly goes from one thought to another. …

„Ideologische Instrumentalisierung Der Ddr Kinder- Und Jugendliteratur In Der Nachkriegszeit“, Katie Lightfoot, Regina Range

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Das Projekt „Ideologische Instrumentalisierung von DDR-Kinder- und Jugendliteratur und Film in der Nachkriegszeit“ untersucht Kinderbücher, die von namhaften Schriftstellern wie Bertolt Brecht, Peter Hacks und Heiner Müller geschrieben wurden und Filme, die von Regisseuren wie Christian Steinke und Arkadi Gajdar verfasst und gedreht wurden. Diese Untersuchung schlägt eine Rekontextualisierung dieser literarischen und filmischen Texte vor, um die historischen und soziologischen Umstände, in denen sie produziert wurden, näher zu untersuchen. Die Annäherung an die ausgewählten Texte werfen Licht auf ihre Instrumentalisierung, um nicht nur die Kinder, sondern auch erwachsene Leser zu indoktrinieren.

„Tod In Der Vorkriegsliteratur“, Margaret Marusek

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Der Zauberberg findet in einem Sanatorium statt. Da stirbt jemand immer, also ist ein zentrales Thema des Romans der Tod und der Verfall des Körpers.

Sedation Selection: Minimizing The Occurrence Of Patient Complications, Casey Ceri

Scholars Week

Sedative Selection Practice Change to Minimize the Occurrence of Patient Complications

Murray State University/Baptist Health

Casey Ceri, SRNA, BSN

Anesthesia providers have long struggled to find the ideal anesthetic agent combination with the greatest benefit and least detrimental side effects. In the provision of quality anesthesia patient care, influential factors in anesthetic choice include the provider’s and the patient’s perspective as well as the procedure’s anesthetic requirements. Since many institutions do not impose any protocol regarding sedation selection, the provider’s personal experience and knowledge are increasingly the influential factors in anesthetic agent selection.

Dexmedetomidine was introduced in 1999, indicated for …

An Occupation-Based Learning Support Program For At-Risk Occupational Therapy Students, Arlene Lorch Otd, Otr/L, Ches

Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations

Objectives:

• Describe an occupation-based, learning support program offered to occupational therapy students struggling academically.

• Identify key learning issues identified by occupational therapy students and staff seeking academic support services.

• Develop an initial outline of steps to identify need and create an occupation-based, learning support program.

Colorblind Attitudes And Religious Fundamentalism As Predictors Of Racial And General Campus Climate Perceptions, Jeongbin (Jenny) Song, Cindy Miller-Perrin

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

The present study aimed to understand the racial differences in perception of general and racial campus climate in college students, and investigate if colorblind attitudes and religious fundamentalism help explain these differences. A sample of 2,101 undergraduate students (M_AGE=19.59, SD_AGE= 2.33) attending a private, Christian college in Southern California served as participants in this correlational survey research. The sample consisted of 37.9% male (n=796), 62% female (n=1303), and 0.1% other (n= 2). The following racial/ethnic groups were represented in the sample: 3.4% Black (n= 72), 18.7% Asian ( …

Teaching Teachers: Targeted Professional Development For Adjunct Faculty, Laura A. Tamberelli, Kim Buch, Caryl Gordon

Winthrop Conference on Teaching and Learning

Adjunct faculty are a growing and significant portion of teaching faculty at Universities across the United States. They are, however, vastly different from the traditional faculty member in terms of their needs, challenges, goals, and professional development options within their respective role and department. The proposed session would discuss the results of an adjunct faculty needs assessment conducted at UNC Charlotte. Additionally, it would present the steps that have since been taken to better serve adjuncts at this institution in terms of clarity, communication, networking, and professional development. Initial responses from department heads and adjunct faculty will also be discussed …

Digital Storytelling With Sway, Stephanie D. Jacobs

Winthrop Conference on Teaching and Learning

Sway is a NEW innovative web-based learning tool that can be used on any device you may have access to in the classroom. Develop your most creative and innovative abilities. This tool can be used to share your stories, experiences, or reflections. Join us as we learn how you can use Sway to build important skills such as research, writing, organizational, problem solving, presentation, assessment and communication. Students can easily create great digital stories also. Learn how to integrate a variety of media components (audio, videos, images, music, social media, documents/charts) in a matter of minutes. Bring your device and …

Marital Satisfaction: The Role Of Post-Formal Thought And Partner Blame, Kendall Jory, Cindy Miller-Perrin, Dr. Janet Trammell

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Post-formal thought, a recently identified fifth stage of developmental cognition, is a type of complex cognition initially present in emerging adulthood. It is more practical, flexible and dialectical than previous stages of cognition. Research has suggested the benefits of enhanced post-formal thought in intrapersonal functioning, as well as interpersonal functioning. In interpersonal functioning, social relationships provide an opportunity to think using post-formal cognition because two people often share different “truths” in a relationship which creates logical conflict that must be resolved to continue the relationship (Griffin et al, 2009). Using this framework, the current study aimed to further examine the …

The Effectiveness Of Coloring Methods For Anxiety Reduction, Laura Ashlock, Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei-Mancuso Dr.

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health concerns in the United States according to the National Institute of Mental Health. A popular nonprofessional approach to managing anxiety is coloring. While mandala patterns have long been considered meditative and anxiety reducing, adult coloring books bring a new possibility to anxiety treatment. The present study compared the effects of four different coloring methods on state anxiety scores to determine whether adult coloring books are similar to other coloring approaches in impacting anxiety. Participants included 160 undergraduates (96 female, 64 male) attending a private, liberal arts university who were randomly assigned …

The Relationship Between Instagram Photo Editing And Undergraduate College Women's Body Dissatisfaction, Madeline R. Wick, Cindy Miller-Perrin, Jennifer Harriger

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

The current study examined the correlation between Instagram self-photo editing and body dissatisfaction (n = 136), in addition to using an experimental method that randomly assigned participants to either view edited photos of others on Instagram (n = 35) or a series of control photographs (n = 34) to assess how viewing edited photos of others on Instagram affects body dissatisfaction. Findings suggested a positive correlation between Instagram self-photo editing and body dissatisfaction and no significant differences in body dissatisfaction of the two experimental groups. Self-perceived changes in body dissatisfaction as it relates to Instagram photo editing …

Seeking The Shield Of Faith: The Influence Of Defensive Theology On The Development Of Religious Fundamentalism Following Mortality Salience, Brian Lammert, Cindy Miller-Perrin, Steven Rouse Dr.

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

This study examined religious fundamentalism in a sample of 88 undergraduate students attending a private, Christian university. After completing a measure of defensive theology, participants were randomly assigned to either a mortality salience or control condition and then assessed using a religious fundamentalism measure. A moderation analysis was performed in order to test the hypothesis that defensive theology moderates the relationship between mortality salience and religious fundamentalism. Results indicated that only defensive theology significantly predicted post-manipulation fundamentalism (p

Plant Water Relations During Drought-Induced Dieback In Greenbark Ceanothus, Ceanothus Spinosus, In The Santa Monica Mountains, Christopher F. Ross, Andrew Palaski

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

This experiment investigated Ceanothus spinosus dieback in the natural landscape of Pepperdine University’s campus in Malibu, California. We measured midday water potential, gas-exchange rates (photosynthesis and transpiration), chlorophyll fluorescence, and native embolism levels of stem xylem, comparing irrigated controls on campus to plants undergoing severe water stress in the natural landscape of our campus. The water potentials for naturally occurring C. spinosus (-6.6 MPa) was much lower than for irrigated controls (-3.4 MPa). Water stressed plants experience 47.2% embolism in their stem xylem that blocks water transport to leaves compared to 12.6% embolism in irrigated controls. This high embolism level …

A Comparison Of Water Potential, Photosynthetic Rate, Electron Transport Rate, And Stomatal Conductance Between Native Malosma Laurina And Exotic Schinus Molle, Karagan L. Smith, Agatha C. Heng, Viridiana Hernandez-Lopez

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

A Comparison of Water Potential, Photosynthetic Rate, Electron Transport Rate, and Stomatal Conductance between Native Malosma laurina and Exotic Schinus molle

Karagan L. Smith, Agatha C. Heng, and Viridiana Hernandez-Lopez

First-year Students as Scholars Program

Mentors: Natalie M. Aguirre, Kaitlyn E. Sauer, and Stephen D. Davis

Schinus molle is a relatively new invasive species in chaparral shrub communities of the Santa Monica Mountains, and has only recently been observed to displace native species of shrubs, such as Malosma laurina. To investigate the probably cause of S. molle’s invasiveness and mechanisms of competitive displacement of M. laurina, we compared …

Effect Of Drought On Resin Production In Woody Stems Of Rhus Ovata, Sydney T. Adams, Melody Young, Moriah Hall

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Resin production in stems of woody plants is generated from resin canal secretions and is thought to play a significant role in protection from fungal infection and spread. This may be one of several factors associated with fungal infection and fungal induced dieback in plants during severe water stress or drought. We set out to determine if reduction in resin production in a chaparral shrub, Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata), was associated with severe drought in southern California. We hypothesized that dehydrated R. ovata would produce less resin than hydrated plants. Our null hypothesis was that there is no …