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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

Presenters will be showcasing their work at the Ramsey Center (Concourse Level) from 6pm to 7:30pm on March 19, 2025.<\/p>\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

Data Collection of Black Soldier Flies (Hermetia illucens) at WCU\u2019s FOREST: Forensic Entomology as a Tool in Estimating Postmortem Intervals
<\/strong>Student Presenters: JJ Frid and Autumn Cromartie
Faculty Sponsor: Rebecca George<\/p>\n

Examining Contributing Factors to Natural Human Mummification at FOREST in Cullowhee, North Carolina<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Alex Vacca
Faculty Sponsors: Kaleigh Best and Rebecca George<\/p>\n

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Biology<\/h4>\n

Surveying for Amphibian Perkinsea in Western North Carolina Wood Frogs (Rana [Lithobates] sylvatica)
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Robert Carlin
Faculty Sponsor: Joseph Pechmann<\/p>\n

Investigating the distribution of the poorly understood narrow endemic, Chelone obliqua var erwiniae
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Aster Ayer
Faculty Sponsor: Katherine Mathews<\/p>\n

Comparative Morphology of Lamprohizinae<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Alana Eargle
Faculty Sponsor: Luiz Felipe Lima da Silveira<\/p>\n

Investigating the role of Dilp8 in the oogenesis of adult Drosophila melanogaster females<\/a>
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Vega Faust
Faculty Sponsor: Subhshri Sahu<\/p>\n

Skin Color Changes and Stress Response in Desmognathus monticola (Seal Salamander)<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Kyra Fowler and Matthew Zimmerman
Faculty Sponsor: Joseph Pechmann<\/p>\n

Optimization of CFTR Activity Assay
<\/strong>Student Presenters: Mary Ann Garren, Tony Yost, and Andrea Holguin
Faculty Sponsor: Robert Youker<\/p>\n

Exploring the effects of stress on transcription of \u03b2-amylase 9 in Arabidopsis thaliana
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Benjamin Ryan
Faculty Sponsor: Amanda Storm<\/p>\n

Connecting the Fungus Fusicolla to Human Decomposition at the FOREST
<\/strong>Student Presenters: Olive Whitesides and Haley Holland
Faculty Sponsor: Sean O\u2019Connell<\/p>\n

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Chemistry & Physics<\/h4>\n

Investigating the spectral behavior of synthetic cathinones using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
<\/strong>Student Presenters: Ruby Alley and Grace Pavel
Faculty Sponsor: Kimiko Ferguson<\/p>\n

Foreign Human DNA Recovery in a Mock Sexual Assault Arson Scenario<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Andrew Brown
Faculty Sponsor: Brittania Bintz<\/p>\n

Optimization and Validation of an mRNA Multiplex Panel for Identification of Human Biological Fluids<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Sayumi De Silva
Faculty Sponsor: Brittania Bintz<\/p>\n

Determination of the Effect of a Novel Anti-Repressor Protein on Establishment of Cluster A Lysogeny<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Jordan Edwards
Faculty Sponsor: Maria Gainey<\/p>\n

Synthesis and Characterization of \u03b2-mannanase and \u03b1-galactosidase Encapsulated Polymer Nanoparticles for Applications in Oil Industry<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Jacob Given
Faculty Sponsor: Rangika Hikkaduwa Koralege<\/p>\n

Optimization of Octadecylamine Passivated Cesium Lead Bromide Nanocrystals by Varying Reaction Conditions<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Rynn Oleszczuk
Faculty Sponsor: Curtis Beimborn<\/p>\n

Optimization of Synthesis Parameters for the Ligand-Assisted Reprecipitation Method for Cesium Lead Bromide<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Annika Parikh
Faculty Sponsor: Curtis Beimborn<\/p>\n

DNA binding of Cluster A Mycobacteriophage Adahisdi Repressor<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Serim Park
Faculty Sponsor: Jamie Wallen<\/p>\n

The Relationship between Temperature and the Binding of Surface Ligands on Cesium Lead Bromide Nanocrystals<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Annabelle Pentland
Faculty Sponsor: Curtis Beimborn<\/p>\n

Use of Chatbots in Chemistry Research: Can Chatbots Accurately Identify Chemical Classes?<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Takiyah Saint-Jean
Faculty Sponsor: Nuwan Perera<\/p>\n

Effects of Ligand Chain Length on the Binding Behavior of CsPbBr3 Perovskite Nanocrystals<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Chloe Timmons
Faculty Sponsor: Curtis Beimborn<\/p>\n

Synthesis of Europium (III) Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate Terpyridine Complexes and the Influence of Electron Donors and Acceptors on Fluorescent Efficiency<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Ella Whitehead, Thomas Bolick, and Patrick Drake
Faculty Sponsors: Brian Dinkelmeyer and Channa De Silva<\/p>\n

Analyzing the Effect of Alkylamine Length on CsPbBr\u2083 Nanocrystal Storage Longevity<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Kaitlyn Wingnean and Emma Hunt
Faculty Sponsor: Curtis Biemborn<\/p>\n

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Criminology & Criminal Justice<\/h4>\n

Tropical Systems and Catastrophic Flooding in the Southern Appalachians
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Isabella Barger
Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Jackson<\/p>\n

Race and Superfund Sites in North and South Carolina: A Geospatial Analysis of Environmental Injustice<\/a>
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Nico Markle
Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Jackson<\/p>\n

Use of Twitter by Progressive Prosecutors: Contested Roles and Identities<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Brenna Smith
Faculty Sponsor: Ophir Sefiha<\/p>\n

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English Studies<\/h4>\n

Developing a Bounty for Jackson County: A Plan to Decrease Food Insecurity<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Maddie McCoy
Faculty Sponsor: Jonathan Bradshaw<\/p>\n

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

Habitat and Aquatic Biodiversity around River Islands in the Little Tennessee River Basin<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Roxanna Mulrooney
Faculty Sponsor: Keith Gibbs<\/p>\n

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History<\/h4>\n

The Experiences of Women in The Advertising Industry (1950’s-1970’s)<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Megan Fleming
Faculty Sponsor: Gael Graham<\/p>\n

A Historical Analysis of the 1979 Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Jude Morrisey
Faculty Sponsors: Daniel Abankwa and Todd Collins<\/p>\n

Get the Boot off Our Necks: The Impact of the United Packinghouse Workers of America in Chicago<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Sara Rusi
Faculty Sponsor: Gael Graham<\/p>\n

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Political Science & Public Affairs<\/h4>\n

The Global Environmental Consequences of Palm Oil Production: The Role of Industrial Polyculture in Sustainable Solutions<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Callie Deines
Faculty Sponsor: Jennifer Schiff<\/p>\n

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World Languages<\/h4>\n

Language and Culture Struggles of the Latinx Community in the U.S.A.<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Omar De Jesus-Gomez
Faculty Sponsor: Lori Oxford<\/p>\n

Maladaptive Eating Behaviors in Latinx Women<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Claire Hughes
Faculty Sponsor: Lori Oxford<\/p>\n

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Psychology<\/h4>\n

The Social Media Sexist Content (SMSC) Database<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenters: Chloe Bolt, Kaylea Barnes, Jordan Daniels, Cam Drew, Petra Johnson, Keith Knorr, and Cameron White
Faculty Sponsor: Hannah Buala<\/p>\n

Gender and Race\/Ethnic Identity Impact on \u201cBad\u201d Dog Breed Therapeutic Qualities<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Jordan Daniels, Jessica Gruber, and Ashley Addonisio
Faculty Sponsors: Hannah Buala and Nathan Roth<\/p>\n

Development of the Brief Attitudes Toward Masturbation Scale: Exploratory Factor Analysis<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Christopher Ginn, Gabriella Loredo Marquez, David de Jong, and Katie Adams
Faculty Sponsor: David de Jong<\/p>\n

College Students’ Perception of Digital Dating Abuse<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Hannah Huddleston and Ashley Elliot
Faculty Sponsors: Meghan Gangel and Melinda Weathers<\/p>\n

Perspectives on Generational Eating Behaviors and Learned Dieting<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Justice McIntyre
Faculty Sponsor: Courtney Rogers<\/p>\n

Parietal EEG Predicts ADHD Symptoms and Executive Function<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Micah Ridenour and Mykenzi Allison
Faculty Sponsor: Alleyne Broomell<\/p>\n

Short Interval Bright Light Therapy and Well-Being of College Students<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Natalie Woolwine
Faculty Sponsor: Sam Castelblanco<\/p>\n

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Kimmel School of Construction Management<\/h4>\n

Digitalizing Storm Drainage Network for Better Maintenance and Emergency Management
<\/strong>Student Presenters: John Ramirez-Limon and Scott Alligood
Faculty Sponsor: Sisi Han<\/p>\n

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School of Engineering & Technology<\/h4>\n

3D Printed Cervical Coller<\/a>
<\/strong>Student Presenters: Theodore Brandon, Anna-Kate Schiebel, Tony Yost, and Kennedy Harrin
Faculty Sponsors: Scott Pierce and Martin Tanaka<\/p>\n

Investigation of Time Impact of Power Flow Solver Algorithms on Transmission Outage Scheduling<\/a>
<\/strong>Student Presenters: Ariel Colon-Rodriguez, Brandon Blankenship, and Nate Winebarger
Faculty Sponsor: Bora Karayaka<\/p>\n

Method for Assessing Obstacle Height in Mountain Bike Trails Using a Proximity Sensor Array
<\/strong>Student Presenter: John Crain
Faculty Sponsor: Matthew Clontz<\/p>\n

A Portable Educational Model of an Energy Management System of Duke Energy
<\/strong>Student Presenters: Ben Griffith and Hardin Kennedy
Faculty Sponsor: Tarek Kandil<\/p>\n

Modular Raised Heated Platform for Temporary Relief Shelters and Camping<\/a>
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Sydney Kilgus-Vesely
Faculty Sponsor: Brett Banther<\/p>\n

Analysis of Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes of a Mountain Bike Test Stand Using CAD Simulations and Experimental Validation
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Josh Madison
Faculty Sponsor: Matthew Clontz<\/p>\n

Evaluation of Alphatic Polymers and Their Blends for Medical Device Applications<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Allison Thackery
Faculty Sponsor: Martin Tanaka<\/p>\n

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School of Art & Design<\/h4>\n

History, Building, and Design Study for Historic Preservation of Rosenwald Schools in Wake County, NC<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Minami Imamura
Faculty Sponsor: Patrice Brown<\/p>\n

The Intersection of Homeless Shelters and Historic Preservation for Community Engagement<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Lauren Koster
Faculty Sponsor: Shelby Hicks<\/p>\n

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School of Music<\/h4>\n

Bela Bartok: The Father of Ethnomusicology<\/strong><\/a>
Student Presenter: Madeline Heaton
Faculty Sponsor: Christina L. Reitz<\/p>\n

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Communication Sciences and Disorders<\/h4>\n

Black and Deaf in Appalachia: Description of Culture, Communication, and Audiological Needs<\/a>
<\/strong>Student Presenter: Jada Wong
Faculty Sponsors: Gloriajean Wallace and Tracie Rice<\/p>\n

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School of Health Sciences<\/h4>\n

Research on Low-Cost Instrument Airbeam 3 and PDR Experimental Trials
<\/strong>Student Presenters: Jennifer Avalos and Ali Maynard
Faculty Sponsors: Sara Duncan and Scott Rowe<\/p>\n

Influenza and First-Semester College Students: Is There a Problem?<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Gabrielle Cox
Faculty Sponsor: Chad Hallyburton<\/p>\n

Behavioral Theories and Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandates: Gaining a Better Understanding of Student Beliefs<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Isabella Erskine and Kami Hurlburt
Faculty Sponsors: Chad Hallyburton and Mariana Da Costa<\/p>\n

Comparing Reported Influenza Vaccine History with Current Vaccine Knowledge and Attitudes In Undergraduate Pre-Nursing Students<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Kami Hurlburt and Vitoria Domingues
Faculty Sponsors: Chad Hallyburton and Mariana Da Costa<\/p>\n

Comparing the Impact of a Classroom Curriculum on Pre-Nursing Students Reporting Historically Higher vs Historically Lower Influenza Vaccination Rates<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Kami Hurlburt and Isabella Erskine
Faculty Sponsors: Chad Hallyburton and Mariana Da Costa<\/p>\n

After the Storm: Mosquito Surveys Post Hurricane Helene Reveal Little Arboviral Disease Risk<\/strong>
Student Presenters: Madison Lohwasser, Jennifer Avalos, Isabel Self, Jake Steelman, and Mary Nordgulen
Faculty Sponsor: Brian Byrd<\/p>\n

Influence of Social Media on Dietary Habits and Nutritional Choices in Adolescents: A Systematic Review of the Evidence<\/strong>
Student Presenter: Lily Moffitt
Faculty Sponsor: Minu Sara Thomas<\/p>\n

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