The following represents a sampling of the student research projects that will be presented at the Cook-Cole Academic Research Poster Session on Thursday, April 21, 3:30 -5:00 in Blackwell.
BIOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
The impact of moisture on the heat output of pine – Erin Maloney, Chanel Radden, Nicole Vick
The effect of urban development on fecal coliform levels in creeks -Ethan Armistead, Connor Reaman, Devin Teachey, Chris Yeager
The effect of human land use on nutrient limitation in creeks – Evan Barnes, Devin Straub, Jodie Wheeler
Effect of urban land use on periphyton growth in streams – Emily Douglass, Jonathan Milisci, Chriss Fish
Nutrient levels in urban vs rural waterways – Michael Ball, Eric Lewis, and John Tripus
Impact of reservoirs on dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, and temperature – Bobby Rae Allen, Ian Court, Kelly Nelson
CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS
Acoustic and Ultrasonic Spectral Evolution in Pre- and Post-Damage Self-Healing Poly (Ethylene Co-Methacrylic Acid) Ionomer Samples. Jonathan Buckley (Kenneth Pestka II, Stephen Kalista)
Using Biological Organisms as Chemical Sensors: MicroboCop Part III. Olivia Colella, Tanya Roach (Dr. Sarah E. G. Porter)
Tautomerism in drug design: The study of an imine-amine pair using spectroscopy, chemometrics, and quantum theory. (Andrew A. Yeagley, Benjamin J. Topham, Sarah E. G. Porter) Sam R. King
Quantum interference effects in molecular electronics. James Wrigglesworth (Ben Topham)
Variations of CaO as a catalyst in biodiesel synthesis. Samantha Mathias and Samuel King (Ben Topham)
Biodiesel synthesis from non-food source feedstock oils. Shelby Furman, Jake Mishico, and James Wrigglesworth (Ben Topham)
Comparison of natural and synthetic antioxidants to increase biodiesel oxidative stability. Adam Diehl and Gabrielle Byrne (Ben Topham)
Preparing and Screening Brominated Phenols – An Organic Laboratory Experience. Shelby Furman (Andrew Yeagley)
Investigating the Antimicrobial Properties of Brominated Parabens – An Organic Laboratory Experience. Hailey Kintz (Andrew Yeagley)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Mentor: Alec Hosterman
The Language of Fans in Society: An Examination of the Mainstreaming of Fandoms, Negative Stigmas against Participating Fans, and Miscommunication between Fans and Popular Society – Mary Alexander and Jessica Mayo
Assessing Cultural Difference Preparation in Longwood University’s Criminal Justice Program – Benjamin Blumenthal
How Premier League Teams Engage Fans on Instagram – Daena Bodie
What does your drink say about you? A qualitative look at millennial’s drink choices and peer influence – Dylan Caruso and Derrick Bennington
Longwood Non-Athlete’s Perceptions of Student-Athletes – Brandon Carwile
Snapchat’s Ability to Build and Maintain Friendships – Chris Clements
The Examination of Why Those Who are Harassed in the Workplace Do Not Speak Up – Michael Durr
The Effects of Twitter through Agenda Setting on the 2016 Presidential Election – Natalie Farver and Nathena Haddrill
How Conflict Affects Interpersonal Relationships in a Non-traditional Workplace – Xavier Harrison
To Pimp Our Understandings: How Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ addresses issues in the African American Community – Kyle Krupa
“So You Agree…You Think You’re Really Pretty.” How Instagram influences our Self-Esteem through Social Comparison – Becca Latimer and Sophie Urruty-Capozza
The Influence of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ and ‘Four Weddings’ on Standards of Religion Within a Wedding Ceremony – Jennifer Louden and Kristen Perdue
Money Talks – Dylan Martinez
The Unrealistic Life Portrayals of Romantic Interracial Relationships Exemplified Through Modern Television Shows – Katie McHugh and Meghan O’Connor
Common Motives & Communication Tactics Used by Fans to Reach Celebrities on Social Media – Casey Meadows
College Students’ Opinions of Alcohol Use at Longwood University – Angela Molyneaux and Emily Leonard
Is It All About Blowing Glitter and “Candids”? Female College Students’ Perceptions of Sorority Life based on Recruitment Videos – Taylor Nashwinter and Victoria Staples
The perceptions of tattoos and their effects on people’s initial engagements – Ryan Quigley
Understanding Beauty Of Female Athletes Through The Millennial Lens – Nicole Reed and Raven Williams
Examining Coverage of Police Brutality and how it pertains to current racial tensions in the United States – Phillip Scruggs
To become beautiful again: How participating in a boudoir photography shoot may cause an increase in a woman’s self-esteem and body confidence – Carly Shaia
Money? Passions? Family and Peers? What Influences College Students to Choose Their Academic Major’s and Minor’s? – Rebecca Shearer
Punk Rock Personalities – Chris Williams
Ambiguity in health journalism – Jessica Darst and Tory Walker
Mentor: Laura Farrell
Facebook Surveillance after Relationship Termination – Natalie Joseph and Emily Haswell
True Life: I’m An Online Shopper — A Deeper Look into Online Shopping Habits of College Students
Laura Albrecht and Ben Stembridge
The Effect of Twitter Interactions on Music Consumers – Shannon Pilgrim
A Millennial’s Family History of Conflict – Katie McGhee
The Effect of Gender Roles on Romantic Relationship Satisfaction – Krista Spivey and Falynn Kelly
The Effect of “Likes” on the Self-Esteem of Millennial Facebook Users – Charles Peterson and Alexis Blake
Jessica Darst & Victoria Walker – Ambiguity in Health Journalism
The Effect Parent Communication has on First Year Student’s Adjustment to College – Kelsey Monk
Cultural Contexts Influence on Communication within Intercultural Relationships – Heide Voss & Maria Coronel
Relationship Trust based on Facebook Usage – Briana Adhikusuma
Relationship longevity and Facebook interaction – Kira Zimney
Relationship Satisfaction and Facebook Usage – Lesley Comer and Amber Walker
Netflix and ___? – Francisco Mejia and Connor Niver
Social Media’s Influence on Youth Voter’s Perception of Political Issues – Thomas Lanigan
The Effects of Social Media on Long Distance Romantic Relationships – Nicole Persons and Aubrey Duignam
Social Networking Sites and the Connections between Motivations and Face-To-Face Communication – Madison Miller and Brittany Smith
So No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This Way: The Television Show, Friends and Its Influence – Morgan Edmonds and Alison von Bredow
Targeting Millennials through Snapchat – Kelsea Kitto and Julia Laviano
Snapchat’s Political Stories and their Influence on Young Voters – Betty Brown
Slut-Shaming & College Students – Leslie Bretz and Sarah Vernon
Millennial Interpretation of Donald Trump’s #MakeAmericaGreatAgain – Abbie Early and Tayloe Clements
Negative Stigmatization of Mentally Ill – Alexandra Burton
War of The Words: Comparing Media Bias in Hard News vs. Comedy News – Pierson Gallant and Austin Madison
The Price of Beauty: YouTube Beauty Bloggers Influence on Consumers – Taylor O’Bier
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Kepler’s Laws – Walter Coleman (advisor: Tom Wears, Mathematics)
Theater Costume Database – Rebecca Suiter (advisor: Don Blaheta, Computer Science)
Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems – Sabrina Walker (advisor: David Shoenthal, Mathematics)
An Arcade Platform for Interdisciplinary Research – Eric Whitehead (advisor: Robert Marmorstein, Computer Science)
PSYCHOLOGY
Mentor: Stephanie Buchert
Participants’ View of Agreeableness Based on Opinions of the Confederate Flag – Jade Westbrook & Makayla Evans
Examining Voting Behavior: Male versus Female Candidates – Cassandra LaFonte & Dominique Thomas
The Influence of Social Media on Voter Participation -Cherie Barnett & Chris Troup
Does Being a Military Member and Having the Diagnostic Label of PTSD Affect How a Parent is Perceived? – Robert Penn, Erica Tedder, & Hannah Harmon
Excel Through Zen: Does Mindfulness Training Have an Effect on Cognitive Performance? – Sydney Fratrick and Becca Hamilton
Should There Always be a Silver Lining? Take Advantage of the Dark Side – Ashley McMath & Jasmine Payne
Mandalas and the Mind: The Effect of Coloring Mandalas on Anxiety – Jessica Morris & Estephanie Alvarado
I’m Gay, Can I Still Be Your Boss? The Effect of Sexual Orientation and Gender on Perceived Management Capability – Alyssa Shadbolt & Rachel Baines
The Effects of Homophone Errors on Attitudes toward the Employee – Jasmine Harrison & Katelyn Daniels
Is Virginity Hot or Not? The Effect of Sexual Experience on Attractiveness – Ashley Tolbert & Tanita Anthony
Who is More Appealing? The Effect of Student Involvement on Perceived Attractiveness among College Students – Hollie MacDonald & Nicole Cochran
Halo or Horns: The Influence of Attraction Perception on Judgment of Personality Traits – Hannah Thompson & Lauren Branham
Perception of Attractiveness Based on Positive and Negative Traits – John Woodruff & Christian Keilty
The Effect of Body Language on Perceived Successfulness – Robby Haentze & Alex Morrison
Is Friendship Perceived Stronger Through Different Modes of Communication? – Jessica McGill & Juanita Huipio
Spatial Ability: Can Training on One Task Improve Performance on Another? -Nicole Chappelle & Caitlin Toliver
Which Learning Style Has A Greater Effect on Short-Term Memory? Audio versus Visual Presentation of Words – Sarah Arboleda & Jaclyn Reagan
Peer Responsibility Based on University Organization Affiliation – Marissa Stewart & Danesha Walton
The Impact of Leading Statements on False Memory – Destini Peay & Ashlie Glassie
Operation of an Eyetracker Lab – Blaize Adderly
Why Does Observing a Model Improve Young Children’s Knowledge Judgments? – Hunter Worsham, Amy Ligon, Makayla Evans, & Haley Moore
Wilderness Therapy, Trust, and Cortisol: A Ropes Course Perspective – Annie E. Battle, Hayley J. Grossman, Jaclyn E. Reagan, Kate E. Ratliff, Marissa R. Stewart, & Carrie A. Zimmerman
Stressed Out? Your Environment May be Impacting You – Ashley Johnson, Ally Marcus, Angela Menjivar, Reghan Slater, Kiana Simpkins, Amelia Smith, Lindsey Sparrock, Julia Wears, & Skylar Yeatts
SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Mentors: Dr. Jake Milne and Dr. Virginia Beard
Swipe Right: Why do Longwood students use Tinder and other related dating apps/websites? – Mark Armstrong
Drinks, Have You Had Too Many? – Kaitlyn Considine and Maria Biava
Views towards Capital Punishment – Tyler Winn, Joe Stine, and Daniel Lane
The Effects of Rural, Urban, and Suburban Environments on Academic Achievement – Alishia Ewell and Kathleen Simpson
Pay for Play? – Stephen Ferguson and Nicholas Reed
A Replication: Facebook Users’ Political Participation in the 2016 Election – Nathan Gilliam
Will You Marry Me? Perceptions on Appropriate Age of First Marriage – Rachel Gustafson and Marissa Perales
Gender and Fear of Crime: A secondary data analysis of the relationship between gender and fear of crime – Hank Pitts and Ashley Haynes
Sexual Practices of Undergraduates at Longwood University – Colton Hanks and Jennie Thomas
Stress & Coping In Student Athletes vs. Non-student Athletes – Deborah Headen, Kyndal Skersick, and Daeisha Brown
Social Greek Participation Effects on Academic Achievement – Lilian Artica and Jamie Herman
Student Athletes: The Role of Conflict – Shaquille Johnson
Men vs. Women: The impact of Gender on Views of Capital Punishment – Paul Jones, Kaitlynn Baylor and Jennie Klemptner
Predictors of Fear of Crime – Kristen Lipp, Kristen Jenkins and Leah Broker
Views towards Courts Sentencing – Kyle Caskey, Angel Miller and Casey Oakley
Sexual Practices of Undergraduates at Longwood University – Meghan Magee
Predictors of Gun Ownership – Scott Grebler, Nathan Darulla and Wyatt Perrin
Good News About Social Greeks: Academic Performance Among Greeks and Non-Greeks – Forrest Nunn
How Much Do You Think Students Drink? – Evan Ratke and Emily McKeon
Bring your Ego to Class – Nichole Seeman and Kendall O’Brien
Milk Carton Mysteries: Analyzing Racial Reporting Bias in the Media – Brittany Baker and T. Shahara Simmons
SIGN ME UP!: Examining Factors that Affect Involvement in Extracurricular Activities – Ashley Jackson and Chyanne Trowell
Attitudes towards Concussion Protocol – Tra’Vaughn White and Leron Fisher
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Professor Emeritus Michael Lund has been selected as second place finalist in the Col. Darron L. Wright Award for his short story, “Left-Hearted,” which was published by Line of Advance in February, 2016. The writing contest is funded by a generous donation from the Blake and Bailey Foundation to honor the memory of Colonel Darron L. Wright, “a thoughtful, reflective artist, eager to tell the truth about his men with compassion and a commander’s eye.” Dr. Lund will donate his prize money to Home and Abroad, Longwood’s writing program for military, veterans, and family members hosted by the Department of English and Modern Languages.
