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.<\/p>\n
BIOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n The impact of moisture on the heat output of pine – Erin Maloney, Chanel Radden, Nicole Vick<\/p>\n The effect of urban development on fecal coliform levels in creeks\u00a0 -Ethan Armistead, Connor Reaman, Devin Teachey, Chris Yeager<\/p>\n The effect of human land use on nutrient limitation in creeks – Evan Barnes, Devin Straub, Jodie Wheeler<\/p>\n Effect of urban land use on periphyton growth in streams – Emily Douglass, Jonathan Milisci, Chriss Fish<\/p>\n Nutrient levels in urban vs rural waterways – Michael Ball, Eric Lewis, and John Tripus<\/p>\n Impact of reservoirs on dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, and temperature – Bobby Rae Allen, Ian Court, Kelly Nelson<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS<\/strong><\/p>\n Acoustic and Ultrasonic Spectral Evolution in Pre- and Post-Damage Self-Healing Poly (Ethylene Co-Methacrylic Acid) Ionomer Samples.\u00a0Jonathan Buckley<\/u>\u00a0(Kenneth Pestka II, Stephen Kalista)<\/p>\n Using Biological Organisms as Chemical Sensors: MicroboCop Part III.\u00a0Olivia Colella<\/u>, Tanya Roach<\/u>\u00a0(Dr. Sarah E. G. Porter)<\/p>\n 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)\u00a0Sam R. King<\/u><\/p>\n Quantum interference effects in molecular electronics. \u00a0James Wrigglesworth<\/u> (Ben Topham)<\/p>\n Variations of CaO as a catalyst in biodiesel synthesis.\u00a0Samantha Mathias and Samuel King<\/u> (Ben Topham)<\/p>\n Biodiesel synthesis from non-food source feedstock oils.\u00a0Shelby Furman, Jake Mishico, and James Wrigglesworth<\/u> (Ben Topham)<\/p>\n Comparison of natural and synthetic antioxidants to increase biodiesel oxidative stability.\u00a0Adam Diehl and Gabrielle Byrne<\/u> (Ben Topham)<\/p>\n Preparing and Screening Brominated Phenols – An Organic Laboratory Experience. Shelby Furman<\/u> (Andrew Yeagley)<\/p>\n Investigating the Antimicrobial Properties of Brominated Parabens \u2013 An Organic Laboratory Experience.\u00a0Hailey Kintz<\/u> (Andrew Yeagley)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n COMMUNICATION STUDIES<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentor: Alec Hosterman<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n Assessing Cultural Difference Preparation in Longwood University\u2019s Criminal Justice Program – Benjamin Blumenthal<\/p>\n How Premier League Teams Engage Fans on Instagram – Daena Bodie<\/p>\n What does your drink say about you? A qualitative look at millennial\u2019s drink choices and peer influence – Dylan Caruso and Derrick Bennington<\/p>\n Longwood Non-Athlete’s Perceptions of Student-Athletes – Brandon Carwile<\/p>\n Snapchat\u2019s Ability to Build and Maintain Friendships – Chris Clements<\/p>\n The Examination of Why Those Who are Harassed in the Workplace Do Not Speak Up – Michael Durr<\/p>\n The Effects of Twitter through Agenda Setting on the 2016 Presidential Election – Natalie Farver and Nathena Haddrill<\/p>\n How Conflict Affects Interpersonal Relationships in a Non-traditional Workplace – Xavier Harrison<\/p>\n To Pimp Our Understandings: How Kendrick Lamar\u2019s \u2018To Pimp A Butterfly\u2019 addresses issues in the African American Community – Kyle Krupa<\/p>\n \u201cSo You Agree…You Think You\u2019re Really Pretty.\u201d \u00a0How Instagram influences our Self-Esteem through Social Comparison – Becca Latimer and Sophie Urruty-Capozza<\/p>\n The Influence of \u2018Say Yes to the Dress\u2019 and \u2018Four Weddings\u2019 on Standards of Religion Within a Wedding Ceremony – Jennifer Louden and Kristen Perdue<\/p>\n Money Talks – Dylan Martinez<\/p>\n The Unrealistic Life Portrayals of Romantic Interracial Relationships Exemplified Through Modern Television Shows – Katie McHugh and Meghan O\u2019Connor<\/p>\n Common Motives & Communication Tactics Used by Fans to Reach Celebrities on Social Media – Casey Meadows<\/p>\n College Students\u2019 Opinions of Alcohol Use at Longwood University – Angela Molyneaux and Emily Leonard<\/p>\n Is It All About Blowing Glitter and \u201cCandids\u201d? Female College Students’ Perceptions of Sorority Life based on Recruitment Videos – <\/em>Taylor Nashwinter and Victoria Staples<\/p>\n The perceptions of tattoos and their effects on people\u2019s initial engagements – Ryan Quigley<\/p>\n Understanding Beauty Of Female Athletes Through The Millennial Lens – Nicole Reed and Raven Williams<\/p>\n Examining Coverage of Police Brutality and how it pertains to current racial tensions in the United States – Phillip Scruggs<\/p>\n To become beautiful again: How participating in a boudoir photography shoot may cause an increase in a woman\u2019s self-esteem and body confidence – Carly Shaia<\/p>\n Money? Passions? Family and Peers? What Influences College Students to Choose Their Academic Major\u2019s and Minor\u2019s? – Rebecca Shearer<\/p>\n Punk Rock Personalities – Chris Williams<\/p>\n Ambiguity in health journalism – Jessica Darst and Tory Walker<\/p>\n Mentor: Laura Farrell<\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook Surveillance after Relationship Termination \u2013 Natalie Joseph and Emily Haswell<\/p>\n True Life: I\u2019m An Online Shopper — A Deeper Look into Online Shopping Habits of College Students The Effect of Twitter Interactions on Music Consumers – Shannon Pilgrim<\/p>\n A Millennial’s Family History of Conflict – Katie McGhee<\/p>\n The Effect of Gender Roles on Romantic Relationship Satisfaction – Krista Spivey and Falynn Kelly<\/p>\n The Effect of “Likes” on the Self-Esteem of Millennial Facebook Users – Charles Peterson and Alexis Blake<\/p>\n Jessica Darst & Victoria Walker – Ambiguity in Health Journalism<\/p>\n The Effect Parent Communication has on First Year Student’s Adjustment to College – Kelsey Monk<\/p>\n Cultural Contexts Influence on Communication within Intercultural Relationships – Heide Voss & Maria Coronel<\/p>\n Relationship Trust based on Facebook Usage – Briana Adhikusuma<\/p>\n Relationship longevity and Facebook interaction – Kira Zimney<\/p>\n Relationship Satisfaction and Facebook Usage – Lesley Comer and Amber Walker<\/p>\n Netflix and ___? – Francisco Mejia and Connor Niver<\/p>\n Social Media’s Influence on Youth Voter’s Perception of Political Issues – Thomas Lanigan<\/p>\n The Effects of Social Media on Long Distance Romantic Relationships – Nicole Persons and Aubrey Duignam<\/p>\n Social Networking Sites and the Connections between Motivations and Face-To-Face Communication – Madison Miller and Brittany Smith<\/p>\n So No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This Way: The Television Show, Friends and Its Influence – Morgan Edmonds and Alison von Bredow<\/p>\n Targeting Millennials through Snapchat – Kelsea Kitto and Julia Laviano<\/p>\n Snapchat’s Political Stories and their Influence on Young Voters – Betty Brown<\/p>\n Slut-Shaming & College Students – Leslie Bretz and Sarah Vernon<\/p>\n Millennial Interpretation of Donald Trump’s #MakeAmericaGreatAgain – Abbie Early and Tayloe Clements<\/p>\n Negative Stigmatization of Mentally Ill – Alexandra Burton<\/p>\n War of The Words: Comparing Media Bias in Hard News vs. Comedy News – Pierson Gallant and Austin Madison<\/p>\n The Price of Beauty: YouTube Beauty Bloggers Influence on Consumers – Taylor O’Bier<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n Kepler\u2019s Laws \u2013 Walter Coleman (advisor: Tom Wears, Mathematics)<\/p>\n Theater Costume Database \u2013 Rebecca Suiter (advisor: Don Blaheta, Computer Science)<\/p>\n Introduction to Discrete Dynamical Systems \u2013 Sabrina Walker (advisor: David Shoenthal, Mathematics)<\/p>\n An Arcade Platform for Interdisciplinary Research \u2013 Eric Whitehead (advisor: Robert Marmorstein, Computer Science)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PSYCHOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentor:\u00a0 Stephanie Buchert<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants\u2019 View of Agreeableness Based on Opinions of the Confederate Flag – Jade Westbrook & Makayla Evans<\/p>\n Examining Voting Behavior:\u00a0 Male versus Female Candidates – Cassandra LaFonte & Dominique Thomas<\/p>\n The Influence of Social Media on Voter Participation -Cherie Barnett & Chris Troup<\/p>\n Does Being a Military Member and Having the Diagnostic Label of PTSD Affect How a Parent is Perceived? – Robert Penn, Erica Tedder, & Hannah Harmon<\/p>\n Excel Through Zen: Does Mindfulness Training Have an Effect on Cognitive Performance? – Sydney Fratrick and Becca Hamilton<\/p>\n Should There Always be a Silver Lining? Take Advantage of the Dark Side – Ashley McMath & Jasmine Payne<\/p>\n Mandalas and the Mind: The Effect of Coloring Mandalas on Anxiety – Jessica Morris & Estephanie Alvarado<\/p>\n I\u2019m Gay, Can I Still Be Your Boss? The Effect of Sexual Orientation and Gender on Perceived Management Capability – Alyssa Shadbolt & Rachel Baines<\/p>\n The Effects of Homophone Errors on Attitudes toward the Employee – Jasmine Harrison & Katelyn Daniels<\/p>\n Is Virginity Hot or Not? The Effect of Sexual Experience on Attractiveness – Ashley Tolbert & Tanita Anthony<\/p>\n Who is More Appealing? The Effect of Student Involvement on Perceived Attractiveness among College Students – Hollie MacDonald & Nicole Cochran<\/p>\n Halo or Horns: The Influence of Attraction Perception on Judgment of Personality Traits – Hannah Thompson & Lauren Branham<\/p>\n Perception of Attractiveness Based on Positive and Negative Traits – John Woodruff & Christian Keilty<\/p>\n The Effect of Body Language on Perceived Successfulness – Robby Haentze & Alex Morrison<\/p>\n Is Friendship Perceived Stronger Through Different Modes of Communication? – Jessica McGill & Juanita Huipio<\/p>\n Spatial Ability: Can Training on One Task Improve Performance on Another? -Nicole Chappelle & Caitlin Toliver<\/p>\n Which Learning Style Has A Greater Effect on Short-Term Memory?\u00a0 Audio versus Visual Presentation of Words – Sarah Arboleda & Jaclyn Reagan<\/p>\n Peer Responsibility Based on University Organization Affiliation – Marissa Stewart & Danesha Walton<\/p>\n The Impact of Leading Statements on False Memory – Destini Peay & Ashlie Glassie<\/p>\n Operation of an Eyetracker Lab – Blaize Adderly<\/p>\n Why Does Observing a Model Improve Young Children\u2019s Knowledge Judgments? – Hunter Worsham, Amy Ligon, Makayla Evans, & Haley Moore<\/p>\n Wilderness Therapy, Trust, and Cortisol:\u00a0 A Ropes Course Perspective – Annie E. Battle, Hayley J. Grossman, Jaclyn E. Reagan, Kate E. Ratliff, Marissa R. Stewart, & Carrie A. Zimmerman<\/p>\n Stressed Out?\u00a0 Your Environment May be Impacting You – Ashley Johnson, Ally Marcus, Angela Menjivar, Reghan Slater, Kiana Simpkins, Amelia Smith, Lindsey Sparrock, Julia Wears, & Skylar Yeatts<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentors: Dr. Jake Milne and Dr. Virginia Beard<\/strong><\/p>\n Swipe Right: Why do Longwood students use Tinder and other related dating apps\/websites? – Mark Armstrong<\/p>\n Drinks, Have You Had Too Many? – Kaitlyn Considine and Maria Biava<\/p>\n Views towards Capital Punishment – Tyler Winn, Joe Stine, and Daniel Lane<\/p>\n The Effects of Rural, Urban, and Suburban Environments on Academic Achievement – Alishia Ewell and Kathleen Simpson<\/p>\n Pay for Play? – Stephen Ferguson and Nicholas Reed<\/p>\n A Replication: Facebook Users\u2019 Political Participation in the 2016 Election – Nathan Gilliam<\/p>\n Will You Marry Me? Perceptions on Appropriate Age of First Marriage – Rachel Gustafson and Marissa Perales<\/p>\n Gender and Fear of Crime:\u00a0 A secondary data analysis of the relationship between gender and fear of crime – Hank Pitts and Ashley Haynes<\/p>\n Sexual Practices of Undergraduates at Longwood University – Colton Hanks and Jennie Thomas<\/p>\n Stress & Coping In Student Athletes vs. Non-student Athletes – Deborah Headen, Kyndal Skersick, and Daeisha Brown<\/p>\n Social Greek Participation Effects on Academic Achievement – Lilian Artica and Jamie Herman<\/p>\n Student Athletes: The Role of Conflict – Shaquille Johnson<\/p>\n Men vs. Women:\u00a0 The impact of Gender on Views of Capital Punishment – Paul Jones, Kaitlynn Baylor and Jennie Klemptner<\/p>\n Predictors of Fear of Crime – Kristen Lipp, Kristen Jenkins and Leah Broker<\/p>\n Views towards Courts Sentencing – Kyle Caskey, Angel Miller and Casey Oakley<\/p>\n Sexual Practices of Undergraduates at Longwood University – Meghan Magee<\/p>\n Predictors of Gun Ownership – Scott Grebler, Nathan Darulla and Wyatt Perrin<\/p>\n Good News About Social Greeks: Academic Performance Among Greeks and Non-Greeks – Forrest Nunn<\/p>\n How Much Do You Think Students Drink? – Evan Ratke and Emily McKeon<\/p>\n Bring your Ego to Class – Nichole Seeman and Kendall O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n Milk Carton Mysteries: Analyzing Racial Reporting Bias in the Media – Brittany Baker and T. Shahara Simmons<\/p>\n SIGN ME UP!: Examining Factors that Affect Involvement in Extracurricular Activities – Ashley Jackson and Chyanne Trowell<\/p>\n Attitudes towards Concussion Protocol – Tra\u2019Vaughn White and Leron Fisher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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. 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\nLaura Albrecht and Ben Stembridge<\/p>\n