2013 National Convention Program - Alpha Chi

Section 42
Creative Writing: Memoir and Non-Fiction ........................................................................................................................ Kissam
Dr. Ellen Millsaps, Carson-Newman College, moderating
8:00 "Tea and Therapy"
Corrine Roberts, North Carolina Epsilon, Region III, Mars Hill College
8:15 "Broken Wings"
Megan Holifield, Arkansas Iota, Region II, Lyon College
8:30 "Continuing Revelation: A Spiritual Mosaic In the Style of Collage"
Lydia Joy Freeman, Virginia Kappa, Region III, Bluefield College
8:45 "Living on Purpose...for Purpose: Helping Individuals Get From Point A to B in Life"
Trillion Small, Lipscomb University, Region III, Tennessee Kappa Alumna
Student Presentations Session Five (Saturday, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.)
Section 43
Exercise Science/Nutrition: Chemical, Digital, and Human Aspects of Performance ....................................................... Neely
Prof. Linda Willis, DeVry University-Irving, moderating
10:15 "L-arginine Supplementation and the Physiological Effects on Skeletal Muscle"
Ella Heinicke, Iowa Theta, Region IV, Grand View University
10:30 "Assessment of Zinc Nutriture: A Novel Approach"
Julia R. Saling, West Virginia Epsilon, Region V, West Liberty University
10:45 "Transfer Testing: Transferring of Bowling Skill in Wii Bowling vs. Kinect Bowling"
Hien T. Nguyen, Texas Alpha Xi, Region II, University of Texas at Tyler
11:00 "The Effect of Vocal Expression on Anaerobic Performance"
Rejvi Shaju, New York Sigma, Region VI, Long Island University, Brooklyn
Section 44
Organismal/Ecological Biology: Plankton, Guppies, Turtles ............................................................................................ Sarratt
Dr. Lori Hensley, Ouachita Baptist University, moderating
10:15 "Do Zooplankton in Lake Vann (Murfreesboro, NC) Exhibit Diel Patterns of Vertical Migration?"
Michelle Aliya Jacobson, North Carolina Phi, Region III, Chowan University
10:30 "The Effects of Manning Compound on Male Poecilia reticulata Agonistic and Courtship Behaviors"
Brad Dinklocker, Virginia Iota, Region III, Shenandoah University
10:45 "Strength of the Femur and Humeri of Oklahoma Turtles (Order Testudines) Indicated from Structural Analysis
of the Bisected Bones"
Jessica Steudeman, Oklahoma Gamma, Region II, East Central University
11:00 "The Benefits of Grass-Fed Cattle"
Jessica Zeiger, Indiana Gamma, Region V, Grace College
Section 45
Combined Section: Literature/Religion ......................................................................................................................... McTyeire
Dr. Clark Youngblood, Grand Canyon University, moderating
10:15 "Marred by Memory"
Marian Mauseth, Mississippi Beta, Region III, William Carey University
10:30 "The Story of John Shepard: A Deeper Look Into the Mass Effect Trilogy"
Daniel Archer, Texas Psi, Region I, Abilene Christian University
10:45 "Qumran's Criticism: The Existence of Bifurcated Leadership in the Qumran Community as Response to the
Hasmonean Priest-Kings"
Allison Ens, California Zeta, Region VII, Fresno Pacific University
11:00 "The Execution of Michael Servetus"
Adam Stroud, Missouri Pi, Region IV, Lindenwood University
Section 46
Education: Mathematics, Literacy, and Technology ................................................................................................... Carmichael
Dr. Vanessa Coe, Lindenwood University, moderating
10:15 "Writing in Mathematics: Will Writing Increase Students Comprehension in Mathematics?"
Diana Grace Jose, Missouri Pi, Region IV, Lindenwood University
10:30 "Comparing Mathematic Abilities of Children with Autism in Middle School Self-Contained and Inclusive Settings"
Lori Vignali, North Carolina Kappa, Region III, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
10:45 "The Literacy Commons: A Memoir"
M. Gordon Byrd, North Carolina Kappa, Region III, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Graduate Student
11:00 "Dear Teachers, Use Your SMART Boards!"
Emily M. Reynolds, Virginia Kappa, Region III, Bluefield College
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