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Over the years, television has warped our sense of reality versus fantasy. Shows, such as CSI,
have shown us a glorified image of what it means to be a forensic scientist. This presentation will
attempt to break forensics out of its Hollywood mold and explain the reality of forensics.
A Macro-Systems Approach to Understanding Children’s War Trauma in Israel/Palestine
and Bosnia
Ashley M. Nelson, St. Joseph College *
Using a multi-systemic approach this presentation will explore factors that mediate and buffer
children’s posttraumatic stress symptoms in two particular war situations: the Israeli/Palestinian
war and the Bosnian genocide.
Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Migraine
Mary Hulse, Clarion University *
Despite repeated episodes of change within the brain during migraine, patients experience no
permanent long-term neurological damage. This research looks at the physiology of migraine as
well as the short- and long-term effects across the neurological and sensory systems within the
human body.
The Impact of Nutrient Deficiency on Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)
Megan R. Loftsgaarden, Viterbo University *
In 60-90 years, our natural reserves of nutrients in the soil, vital for crops and wild plants, may
completely disappear. Plants have developed an array of defenses to combat less-than ideal
growth conditions, and my research focuses on the various responses of commercial varieties of
alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) to abiotic stressors, such as nutrient depletion.
Music Therapy as Invasive
Sarah Legerski, California University of Pennslyvania *
Music therapy is a widespread treatment, and some professionals see it as a noninvasive way of
treating many psychological problems. The term “noninvasive,” however, remains undefined by
some psychologists and the procedures are more invasive than people think. This essay explores
the specific contradictions in this assertion: invasiveness may be beneficial to and even necessary
for therapeutic change in transformative music psychotherapy.
The Fabric of Our Past: Cotton and American History
Jessica Cantrell, Berry College *
Although cotton has had an enormous influence on the history of America, many people do not
realize its historical significance. This poster presentation addresses the power cotton has had
throughout United States history
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