Undergraduate Research Conference - Aurora University

Sixth AnnualAurora UniversityUndergraduateResearch ConferenceMonday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13, 2010University Banquet Hall

Monday, April 12, 20109:30–10:30 a.m.Junior Honors Poster PresentationsCory Heyob (MTH), Kristen Karpus (ACC), Scott Malewig (COM),Andrew Moore (CSC), Sandra Ocon (BIO), Kate Poole (EED),Kimberly Rios (PSC/ENG), Keyonnia Shaw (HSC), Michelle Zepeda (HSC)UBH South9:30 a.m.Kevin Peters (HSC) (Honors Program)“B Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Xenograft Response toBortezomib and Vincristine”Faculty Advisor: John Lloyd, Associate Professor of BiologyUBH North10:30 a.m.–noonStudents of Toby Arquette, Associate Professor of Communication— Social Media and Cyberculture Student PresentationsJ Albertson, Ethan Amoni, Jacqueline Delcamp, Stephanie Dolce,Alissa Evans, Jeffrey Goins, Thomas Hart, Kathleen Hutchinson,Kristen Karpus, Joshua Larsen, Tamsila Latif, Sarah Lavery,Allison Loehmann, Christina Loy, Courtney Nesemeier,Alleah Pynenberg, Samantha Snyder, Matthew Snyder, Lydia Starring,Zach Strupek, Westbrook Walendzik, Stephen ZolperUBH South11:30 a.m.Yuliana Alverez (CRJ/SPN) (Honors Program)“Being Bilingual in the Criminal Justice System”Faculty Advisor: Denise Hatcher, Associate Professor of SpanishUBH NorthNoon–1:00 p.m.Students of Denise Hatcher, Associate Professor of Spanish —Senior Capstone in Spanish: Student Poster PresentationsBelen Aburto, Nikki Counsell, Victor Diaz, Cory Heyob,Lauren Lawson, Kate Poole, Jenny Rizo, Katie RogersonUBH South1:30–2:30 p.m.Fine Arts Creative Works ShowcaseStudents of Cathryn Wilkinson, Associate Professor andChair of MusicSimon Ta, Patrick MoffettStudents of Meg Bero, Executive Director of the Schingoethe Centerfor Native American Cultures and Instructor of Museum StudiesKim Bartz, Felicia Camacho, Elisa HundleyStudents of Michael Sawdey, Professor of Fine ArtsMadeline Black, Kristen Bilbruck, Katie CoanStudents of Matt Kneller, Assistant Professor of CommunicationKendra Ganzer, Alise Goldman, Scott Malewig, Ivone Rosales,Ashley Saunders, Jamila Tate, Amanda WaldenStudents of Daniel Hipp, Associate Professor of EnglishNicole Bell, Melissa Burian, Lizzette Cambron, Emma Hill,Monica De Iorio, Amanda Liss, Bobby WalshUBH North and South2:30–4:00 p.m.Students of John Lloyd, Associate Professor of Biology —Biogerontology Student Poster PresentationsKandice Campbell, Laura Damm, Christine DelMuro, Lindsay Ferguson,Alex Frantz, Brittany Gallagher, Shawn Gorsline, Amanda Hertz,Emma Hill, Melissa Krueger, Theresa Krueger, Lauren Lawson,Esmerelda Morales, Caitlynn O’Brien, Angel Perry, Carrie Perry,Meagan Re, Keyonnia Shaw, Adelina Solis, John Stefanski,Ciara Topps, Justine Walter, Catherine Wheeler, Nazree Wheeler,Jennifer Young, Michelle ZepedaUBH South2:30 p.m.Luis Quintanilla“Masculinity in Film”UBH North3:00 p.m.Lydia Starring“The Success and Failure of the Social Commentary ofFar From Heaven”UBH North3:30 p.m.Robyn Byrd (ENG) (Honors Program)“The Prose and Prophets of Kerouac’s On the Road”Faculty Advisor: Daniel Hipp, Associate Professor of EnglishUBH North4:00 p.m.Mary Pat Cummings (EED) (Honors Program)“Is Gender Still an Issue? Teachers, Girls, and Classroom Practice”Faculty Advisor: Jessica Heybach, Visiting Professor of EducationUBH North4:30 p.m.Morgan Jacquette (EED) (Honors Program)“Dual Language Programs: A Look into an Emerging Approachto Learning Two Languages Simultaneously”Faculty Advisor: Denise Hatcher, Associate Professor of SpanishUBH North5:00 p.m.Katie Lunsford (PSY) (Honors Program)“Neuroplastic Changes of Immature Neurons in Rat Dentate Gyrus”Faculty Advisor: Aaron Wyman, Assistant Professor of BiologyUBH North5:30–6:00 p.m.LASO Students — Presentation on Immigration Reform Marchin Washington, D.C.Lizzette Cambron, Sandra Ocon, Luis Quintanilla, Michelle ZepedaUBH South5:30 p.m.Melissa Wolford (EED) (Honors Program)“The Relationship Between Teaching Styles and ISAT Scores”Faculty Advisor: Jim Varney, Assistant Professor of EducationUBH NorthTuesday, April 13, 20108:50–10:00 a.m.Students of Oscar Krieger, Associate Professor of AthleticTraining — Athletic Training Senior SeminarHeather Sheedy“Prevention, Risk, Factors, and Care of HypertrophicCardiomyopathies in Athletic vs. Non-Athletic Populations”Michael DeVries“Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation”Jennifer Jarvis“The Effects of Concussions on Cognitive Ability”UBH South9:00 a.m.Adam Hosey (HIS) (Honors Program)“Nature and Ethics: On the Prospect of Congenital Morality”Faculty Advisor: Mark Walter, Assistant Professor of PhilosophyUBH North9:30 a.m.Adriana Ballines (PSC) (Honors Program)“The Need for Immigration Reform”Faculty Advisor: Jeanine Clark Bremer, Instructor of Social SciencesUBH North10:00–11:00 a.m.Students of Brian Vander Schee, Associate Professor of Marketing— Consumer Behavior PresentationsErin Neumann, Michelle Soto, Alissa Ward“Loyalty Program Effectiveness: The Case of Jewel-Osco”Eric Bohler, Karisa Hansen, Drew Reynolds“Drive Thru or Walk-In? Client Motivation in the Banking Industry”Rich Fisher and Eric Jackson“Gaming, Relationships, and College Students: Search Process andPurchase Patterns”UBH South10:00 a.m.Amanda Walden and Jamila Tate“Green Travel”UBH North10:30 a.m.Mary Varoni (PSC) (Honors Program)“Stockholm and Rio: Putting the Earth First”Faculty Advisor: Jeanine Clark Bremer, Instructor of Social SciencesUBH North11:00 a.m.–noonJunior Honors Poster Presenations:Koula Andriopoulos (EED),Ana Maria Barreto (EED), Nicole Bell (HSC),Ebony Brooks (BIO), Nathan Chandler (HSC), Melissa Condon (ENG),Alicia Doty (PSY), Meghan Hohn (PSY), Sarah Lavery (ENG),Siri Nelson (ENG), Phil Roberg (ENG)UBH South