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efficacy had some impact on the likelihood of methamphetamine use, these effects were mediated by themore proximal role of the social learning variables. Policy implications are briefly discussed.Regan Stevens, Department of Theatre and DanceFaculty Mentor: Professor Seth Panitch, Department of Theatre and DanceThe Necessity of the Arts in EducationIn today’s education system, as budget cuts are prevalent in public schools, arts education mustremain a facet of the K-12 education system. Art is an important aspect of an effective educationdue to its unequaled capacity to instill positive cultural values. Art teaches tolerance throughexposure to the arts of many different cultures, creativity through the realization of one’spotential to formulate and manifest an idea, and socialization through learning a variety of modesfor personal expression.Jackson Switzer, Department of Chemistry, and Computer-Based Honors ProgramFaculty Mentor: Dr. David Dixon, Department of ChemistryEnergetics Relevant to the Atmospheric Decomposition of Chemical WeaponsHigh level molecular orbital theory has been used to predict the electronic structure andenergetics for the decomposition of sarin, tabun, and soman (chemical weapons of massdestruction) in the environment. Very high accuracy methods on model compounds were used tobenchmark the calculated results leading to new ideas about bond energies. We are predicting:(1) how quickly these compounds can decompose in the atmosphere; (2) what gases could beadded in a region where they have been dispersed to enhance their decomposition; and (3) theirdestruction by chemical means.Laughlin Tagg, New CollegeFaculty Mentor: Dr. Janeann Dill, New CollegeInterdisciplinary Art: Deep Research and Experimental AnimationThe critical point of view I am arguing is that we as a culture lack a strong social consciousness.Our perceptions are distorted, primarily because of cultural dependence on mass media andtechnology. Exploring how media dependency affects American cultural perception, TheSimpsons and the animated sitcom are relevant entertainment to the public. The creator, MattGroening’s personal background and central concept provide full understanding of hisinterdisciplinary approach to sending the American public a message, as well as the role of artand experimental animation in contemporary American culture.Russ Terry, Department of ChemistryFaculty Mentor: Dr. Silas Blackstock, Department of ChemistryLooking for Isomorphs of Tetramethylpyrazinedioxide to tune Barrier to DA CoCrystal LatticeIsomerizationI am attempting to synthesize isomorphs of tetramethylpyrazinedioxide (TMPDO) as part of alarger effort to create a CoCrystal between it (my product, the isomorph) and tetracyanoethylene(TCNE). This work is important because CoCrystals exhibit unique properties that are distinctfrom any other type of crystals—particularly in regard to the way they share electrons—and weare hoping in the future to delve more deeply into this interesting property through the use of myisomorphs.64