{"id":13018,"date":"2023-03-19T17:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T17:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/rasc23\/?page_id=13018"},"modified":"2023-03-22T17:24:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:24:41","slug":"undergraduate-expo-poster-presentations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/rasc23\/undergraduate-expo-poster-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Expo Poster Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Undergraduate Exposition Poster Presentations<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

A research poster is a visual representation that showcases a student\u2019s scholarly research and\/or other creative endeavors. A poster presentation allows students to present their work in a form that the audience can easily view and to stimulate an exchange of ideas related to the research and its findings.<\/p>\n

Both in-person and virtual posters are displayed below; in-person presenters will be showcasing their work at the Ramsey Center (Concourse Level) from 6pm to 7:00pm on March 22, 2023. Poster presentations will be judged by a panel and cash awards will be presented to the top three presenters during the Awards Ceremony at 7:00pm in the Ramsey Arena.<\/p>\n

2023 Poster Judges:
\n<\/strong>Dr. Brandon Schwab, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
\nDr. Jill Granger, Dean of the Brinson Honors College
\nDr. Joy Bowers Campbell, Interim Dean of the Graduate School and Research
\nKloo Hansen, Interim Director for Research Administration
\nVictoria Powell, Research Specialist, WCU Alumna
\nLaina Lemire, Director for Communications and Graduate Recruitment Specialist<\/p>\n

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The 2023 Undergraduate Poster Competition<\/h4>\n

Ramsey Center Concourse<\/h4>\n

March 22, 2023<\/h4>\n

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm<\/h4>\n

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The Competitors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Sean Gallagher<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brayden Beaver<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noah Van Heusden<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Alicia Ward<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Taylor Gregory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daygan Shouse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dean Benne<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Madison Alexander<\/strong><\/p>\n

Olivia Konda<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Simon Gugerli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amanda Karazin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marna Dodson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Trinity Leger<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kevin Patel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riley Hatton<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jonathan Zirkel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ash Ogata<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hannah Bonogafsky<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Matthew Lehman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cali Adams<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mackenzie Campbell<\/strong><\/p>\n

D’Najah Slappy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jennifer Dunn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saragrace Acosta<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meredith Fletcher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madison Hardie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jenna Orbeck<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hailey Roach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Olivia McCorkle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sara Bruinsma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kennedy Harris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabrielle Moses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Colleges and Departments <\/span><\/span>Featuring Undergraduate Poster <\/span><\/span>Presentations<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

 
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Anthropology & Sociology<\/h4>\n

Applicability of Malocclusion Scoring Within the John A. Williams Human Skeletal Collection<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Sean Gallagher
\nFaculty Sponsor: Rebecca George<\/p>\n

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Biology<\/h4>\n

Cold Case Project<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Ariana Brown
\nFaculty Sponsor: Frankie West<\/p>\n

Analysis of Thor gene structure in multiple Drosophila species<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Noah Van Heusden
\nFaculty Sponsor: Indrani Bose<\/p>\n

Investigation of the Structure of Olfactory receptors in HEK293 cells<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Gabrielle Moses; Danielle Voet; Rebekah Boone; Kennedy Reed
\nFaculty Sponsor: Robert Youker<\/p>\n

Investigating the effect of Second-Site Mutations on the stability\/folding of N1303K-CFTR Protein<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Jonathan Zirkel, Joseph “Dakota” Taylor; Harini Kumar
\nFaculty Sponsor: Robert Youker<\/p>\n

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Chemistry & Physics<\/h4>\n

Binding Cyclodextrin to Cellulose via a Citric Acid Linker as a Step Toward Increasing Adsorption Capacity of Cotton Fiber<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Devin Randolph
\nFaculty Sponsor: Carmen Huffman<\/p>\n

Validation of the 3-Dimensional Structure of Bacteriophage Adahisdi\u2019s Repressor Protein Using Alanine Scanning<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Cameron Turnmire; Matteo Fratarcangeli
\nFaculty Sponsors: Maria Gainey; Jamie Wallen<\/p>\n

Analysis of the Volatile Organic Compounds in grave soil using Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction Coupled to Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS)<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Kyarra Beck
\nFaculty Sponsor: Nuwan Perera<\/p>\n

Determination of Non-Structural Carbohydrates in Southern Appalachian Conifers via Infrared Spectroscopy<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Kayanne Voeltz; Anna Jordan
\nFaculty Sponsor: Al Fischer<\/p>\n

Comparison of Next Generation Sequencing Methods for Human Mitochondrial DNA Extracted from Forensically Relevant Samples Including Telogen Hair Shafts, Fingernail Clippings, and Teeth<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Amanda Karazin; Katelin Bostian
\nFaculty Sponsor: Brittania Bintz<\/p>\n

The use of essential oils in increasing potency of insecticides on mosquitoes.<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Taylor Gregory
\nFaculty Sponsor: Scott Huffman<\/p>\n

Tailoring PLL-g-PEG polymer architecture to improve esterolytic activity of bovine serum albumin encapsulated in nanoparticles.<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Riley Hatton
\nFaculty Sponsor: Rangika Hikkaduwa Koralege<\/p>\n

Investigation of modified nucleotides in actinobacteriophages<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Hannah Bonogafsky; Phoebe Stanislaw; Sara Bruinsma; Hannah Alexander; Mage Naef
\nFaculty Sponsors: Jamie Wallen; Maria Gainey<\/p>\n

Flipping the Genetic Switch, a Preliminary Investigation of the Regulation of Cluster A Lysogeny<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Hailey Roach
\nFaculty Sponsor: Maria Gainey<\/p>\n

Bear Analytical Thresholds Study<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Olivia McCorkle; Lauren Gates
\nFaculty Sponsor: Maureen Hickman<\/p>\n

Determining the Nucleotide Modification Status of the DNA of a Panel of Microbacterium and Gordonia Species<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Sara Bruinsma
\nFaculty Sponsor: Maria Gainey<\/p>\n

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Criminology & Criminal Justice<\/h4>\n

The Background and Criminal Justice Outcomes of Lone Wolf Terrorists<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Matthew Lehman
\nFaculty Sponsors: Jamie Vaske; Peter Nieckarz<\/p>\n

Stopping the Revolving Doors of America’s Prison System: A Need for Better Reentry Work<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Madison Alexander
\nFaculty Sponsor: Regina Cline<\/p>\n

The Effects of Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in a Sample of College Students<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Olivia Konda; Alexis Jordan; Jennifer Fuentes Hernandez
\nFaculty Sponsor: Tasha Youstin<\/p>\n

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Geosciences and Natural Resource Management<\/h4>\n

Assessing detectability rates of Motus towers using Unoccupied Aircraft Systems<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Georgeanna Randall; Kaitlyn Willoughby
\nFaculty Sponsors: Rada Petric; Troy Walton – UNC<\/p>\n

Evaluating Associations Between Riverine Habitat and Spread of a Non-native Minnow Species in the Little Tennessee River System.<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Jennifer Dunn; Garrett McCarson
\nFaculty Sponsor: Keith Gibbs<\/p>\n

 
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School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Law<\/h4>\n

Where are our Hispanic lawyers? How we can respect, recruit, and retain law students of Hispanic descent.<\/strong>
\nStudent Sponsor: Simon Gugerli
\nFaculty Sponsor: Christopher Doval<\/p>\n

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School of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sport Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Management<\/h4>\n

Case Study of Asheville Hotel Market<\/strong>
\nStudent Sponsor: Kevin Patel
\nFaculty Sponsor: Ethan Cheng
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Psychology<\/h4>\n

Positive Organizational Culture on Perceived Employee Performance among Undergraduate Students<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Justin Ruiz
\nFaculty Spnsor: Annie Wilson<\/p>\n

Can Hacky Sack Improve Your Physical Literacy?<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Cali Adams
\nFaculty Spnsor: Ellen Sigler<\/p>\n

Music in Dreams: A Correlational Study<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Trinity Leger
\nFaculty Spnsor: Ellen Sigler<\/p>\n

Breaking Barriers: Uncovering the Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitudes of University Faculty Towards Disabilities<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Saragrace Acosta
\nFaculty Spnsor: Ellen Sigler<\/p>\n

Parenting Styles and Academic Motivation<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Madison Hardie
\nFaculty Spnsor: Ellen Sigler<\/p>\n

The Effects of Voice Pitch on the Potency of Guided Meditation<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Dean Benne
\nFaculty Spnsor: Samantha Castelblanco
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School of Engineering & Technology<\/h4>\n

Small Modular Reactor Based Microgrid Cost Optimization<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Brayden Beaver; John Kiger; Andrew Warner; Carlos Castillo
\nFaculty Sponsor: Bora Karayaka<\/p>\n

A Highway Pressure Plate Generator<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: D’Najah Slappy
\nFaculty Sponsor: Basel Alsayyed<\/p>\n

Open-Source 3D Printable Cervical Collar<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Kennedy Harris
\nFaculty Sponsor: Scott Pierce
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School of Music<\/h4>\n

Crossing Continents and Crossing Genres: The History of the Banjo<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Marna Dodson
\nFaculty Sponsor: Christina L. Reitz<\/p>\n

LGBTQ+ Composers post 1750<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Ash Ogata
\nFaculty Sponsor: Christina L. Reitz<\/p>\n

 
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School of Health Sciences<\/h4>\n

Aedes j. japonicus: A Tenant Invader in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Mackenzie Campbell; Mitch Mullin
\nFaculty Sponsor: Brian Byrd<\/p>\n

Impacts of Classroom Curricula on Pre-Nursing Students’ Influenza Disease & Vaccination Knowledge, Beliefs, & Intentions<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Alicia Ward; Dezirae Rodriguez; Cameron Mullinax; Katelyn Edwards
\nFaculty Sponsor: Chad Hallyburton<\/p>\n

Evaluating the Impacts of a Community Engagement Activity on Influenza Disease and Influenza Vaccination Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Among Undergraduate Students Enrolled in an Introductory Public Health Course.<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenters: Daygan Shouse; Jordan Chambers; Michael Chapman
\nFaculty Sponsor: Chad Hallyburton<\/p>\n

Risk Assessment of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in North Carolina<\/strong>
\nStudent Presenter: Meredith Fletcher
\nFaculty Sponsor: Brian Byrd<\/p>\n

 
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