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Welcome to UMHB’s Fourth Annual Scholars Day. Sponsoredby the College of Sciences, Scholars Day showcases outstandingundergraduate and graduate research that has taken place onthe UMHB campus during the academic year. Nearly 90 UMHBstudents have contributed to this year’s presenta ons. We hopeyou enjoy mee ng with them today and learning about their ex-ci ng research. Please ll out a feedback survey and tell us howwe can make Scholars Day even be er next year. (Comple ng the survey also enters you to win an Amazon Kindle Fire!) Thanksfor being a part of this important academic event!

SCHOLARS DAY GUEST SPEAKER11:00 AM (Brindley Auditorium)

Dr. Jennifer Robinson has a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and is the Director of Func onal Neuroimaging at Sco & White Healthcare. She also holds a posi on at the Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans within the VA system. A er re-ceiving her Ph.D., she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychiat-ric neuroimaging at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her research interests focus on be er understanding the brain, and the mind-body connec on. She has research projects in a number of psychiatric and neurological disorders including depression, pos rauma c stress disorder, epilepsy and Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: The brain is one of the most important and fascina ng organs inthe human body. As technology has advanced, our ability to capture the brain'in ac on' in a non-invasive fashion has become a reality. In this talk, I'll de-ne func onal neuroimaging, what it can be used for, what it can tell us, how

it has helped advance science, and how we integrate undergraduate andgraduate level students into our research endeavors.

*Cover art designed by David Sulsh, a student in UMHB’s Department of Biology.

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VISUAL ART1:30 2:30 PM (Townsend Memorial Library)

Title: Senior Exhibi on of “Un tled”Abstract: One of the four spring 2012 exhibits which are capstone courses forBFA art majors will be presented from April 13 through 27. This exhibit haspain ngs, drawings and prints by Emily Ceballos, Joanne Cervantes and AnnaLavern. Scholars Day visits with the ar sts will be held in the Arla Ray Tysonart gallery on the second oor of the Townsend Memorial Library from 1:30to 2:30. (Faculty Sponsor: Ted Barnes)

POSTER SESSION1:30 3:30 PM (Lord Conference Room in PAC)

#1— The E cacy of Play Therapy Over TimeAbstract: The e cacy of play therapy has historically been the center of muchdebate among health care professionals. This cross-sec onal study inves -gates whether play therapy actually makes a di erence, and how long it takesto do so. Data for this project was collected from mul ple previous studies onplay therapy. (Author: Ka e Davis; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#2— The Life and Works of Vicente Huidobro Las CiudadesAbstract: Few individual's impact is as wide, diverse and intensive as the Chil-ean, Vicente Huidobro. A man of the arts, poli cs, people and thought, Vicen-te Huidobro directly in uenced whatever social or moral realm surroundedhim through his passionate wri ng and competent understanding of society.A man of unique and unwavering opinion, Huidobro became the face of mod-ern Spanish poetry. Las Ciudades is an example of Huidobro's cri cal examina-on of society and expressing his views in wri en, lyrical form. (Author: Col-

lin Davis: Faculty Sponsor: Rubi Ugofski-Mendez )

#3— The Synthesis and Mul Spectral Studies of Porphyrin Complexes ofFirst & Second Row Transi on MetalsAbstract: Ultraviolet/Visible (UV/ Vis) and Infrared (IR) spectrophotometershave been used to analyze porphyrin complexes with copper or cobalt in thepyrrole ring. Each synthesized porphyrin complex has shown di erent spectrawhen compared side-to-side. The inser on of di erent transi on metals intothe porphyrin did in uence the absorbance and transmi ance of the complex.(Author:Megan Dromgoole; Faculty Sponsor: Ruth Ann Murphy)

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#4— Da ng an Ancient Greek Papyrus Fragment of Hebrews by ComparingScribal Features with Known Manuscripts Abstract: Da ng an ancient Greek papyrus fragment of Hebrew 9(GC.PAP.000401) illuminates the history of transmission. Five known ancientGreek biblical papyri and ve known ancient Greek nonbiblical papyri wereanalyzed and compared with the unknown fragment. GC.PAP.000401 wasdated paleographically to the late second or early third century A.D.(Authors: Hannah Eaton, Evan Duncan, Aaron Massey, Gerhard Stuebben,David Bertrand; Faculty Sponsor: Renate Hood)

#5— Are Food Choices Between Athletes and Non Athletes Di erent?Abstract: Our study is a comparison to determine if the athletes at the Uni-versity of Mary Hardin-Baylor make be er food choices than the non-athletes. We will use a survey that will allow us to compare the choices thatare being made by the two groups. Once the study is completed, we will beable to determine if the athletes have a be er knowledge of how to eatproperly compared to non-athletes. Authors: Brandon Rodriguez, Chris naLudowese; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#6— Does Stress Have An Impact On A College Student’s GPA?Abstract: The survey being conducted is to determine the e ects of stress ona college student. Regarding this survey there were 50 to 100 par cipantsfrom the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor. All of the par cipants were pickedrandomly, with a variety of majors, par cipa on in athle cs, and employ-ment. The procedure for the survey is that the students will take a survey andthe results will show if the student has mild, moderate, or severe stress. Thesurveyor hypothesizes that students who exercise on a regular basis, includingplaying sports, will have a higher GPA than those who do not. The surveyorbelieves that if a student has something other than school to focus on, theirstress level should not be as high. (Author: Haley Lo us; Faculty Sponsor:Cecilia Erlund)

#7— Cross Cultural Suicide Rates in Older Popula onsAbstract: This study examined literature to gain cross cultural knowledgewithin the over 65 popula ons and their life situa ons which may lead to sui-cide. In this study, the inves gators examined literature related to elder sui-cide related to family values, cultural and worldview among di erent ethnicgroups. The limita on in this literature review is that ve ar cles were used togather informa on on the subject ma er. However, there are implica onsfor more in depth explora on to examine suicide rates to assist with individu-als coping with aging. (Authors: Laurice Butler, Wendy Be encourt, JessicaGresham; Faculty Sponsor: Anne e Franklin)

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#8— Viscosity Study of Mul ple Organic StructuresAbstract: Viscosity is the resistance of a substance from owing. In this studyI will compare mul ple organic compounds to determine the e ects of struc-ture and molecular weight di erences. I will compare the viscosi es of thesesolu ons and analyze any trends related to their structure. (Author: Joe Cur-s; Faculty Sponsor: Ruth Ann Murphy)

#9— E ects of Lead Nitrate on the Development of Dugesia dorotocephalaAbstract: The planarian species Dugesia dorotocephala is a small, aqua c atworm found in Central Texas. In this study, we will examine the e ects oflead nitrate on the regenera on of these creatures. The planaria will be ana-lyzed from the most ideal condi ons to a high concentra on of lead expo-sure. (Authors: Keaton Koch, Joseph Cur s; Faculty Sponsor: AndrewWood-ward)

#10 — Environmental and Economic Impacts of Advanced VehiclesAbstract: Using the GREET model developed by Argonne Na onal Laboratory,we performed a life-cycle analysis of the environmental and economic im-pacts of advanced vehicles. A life cycle analysis involves all stages, includingfuel produc on, transporta on and usage of fuel. It also includes manufactur-ing, life me use, and recycling of the vehicle. (Author: Zach Win eld; FacultySponsor: Linda Gao)

#11 — Interdisciplinary Health Team in a Rural CommunityAbstract: The Family Nurse Prac oner students par cipated in clinical rota-ons throughout rural Texas communi es and as a result, recognized the bar-

riers that exist in accessing healthcare within the rural healthcare environ-ment. Having an interdisciplinary health team, consis ng of a social workerand mental health professional, visit the clinic weekly will increase access tocare for the rural popula on while also educa ng future healthcare profes-sionals to func on and deliver care from a mul -disciplinary approach.(Authors:Wanda O'Neal Glass, Tricia Alexis, Carla Marchesi; Faculty Sponsor:Carrie Johnson)

#12 — Implemen ng Challenge Based Learning with iPad technology in theMiddle SchoolAbstract: Research at South Belton Middle School provides authen c infor-ma on showing the success of using iPads in a public school se ng. U lizingApple’s Challenge-Based Learning model and the Apps available in conjunc-on with iPads in the classroom will not only foster interest of students, but

will allow students to experience ac ve learning. (Author: Stacy Eaton; Faculty Sponsors: Chris e Bledsoe, Jodi Pilgrim)

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#13 — Roles of Hyperglycemia in Embryonic DevelopmentAbstract: The goal of this study was to provide a basis for a shell-less chickembryo culture system and serve as a poten al experimental model for otherbiologists. The system focused on the e ect that three di erent levels of sup-plemented glucose had on the development of deformi es. (Authors:MarcusRepp, Whitney Dozier; Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Woodward)

#14— Face TouchingAbstract: This study reviews a recent movie’s claim that the average humantouches their face two to three thousand mes each day. The goal of thisproject was to show how many mes we actually touch our face, since mostdiseases are transmi ed by surface contact and consequen al inges on. Ourndings revealed that the lm’s es mate is accurate. (Authors: Richard Po s,

Jewelet Barnes; Faculty Sponsor: Trent Terrell)

#15 — A Correla onal Study on the E ects of Various Forms of Exercise onHealth during Collegiate YearsAbstract: Research indicates posi ve correla ons between physical ac vityand psychological, emo onal, and physical wellbeing. The survey adminis-tered intended to discover correla ons between types/se ngs of exerciseand health. The researchers hypothesized that exercise would have posi vee ects on overall health. Results from several sta s cal analyses botha rmed and disa rmed the original hypothesis. (Authors: Connor Buchan-an, Nick Butler, Luke Cielonko; Faculty Sponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#16 — Determining the Be er Method for an Alumni Survey: Online, Mailor PhoneAbstract: This study a empted to answer the perennial ques on about sur-veys, namely, “Which is the best method to collect survey data: phone, mailor an online survey?” Findings from a study using three data collec on meth-ods that was conducted for the Alumni Survey of the Social Work Program willbe reported. (Authors: Bridget Sauer, Kimelda Bates, Dayna Flynn, Nina Car-denas; Faculty Sponsor: Isaac Gusukuma)

#17 — Composite Local Studies: Ethanol Content in Gasoline and the Impact of Wild res on Air Quality Abstract: The percent ethanol in local gasoline samples was determined, itspresence being con rmed by gas chromatograph mass spectrometry andchemical tests. Total dissolved solids measurements were conducted on wa-ter exposed to the atmosphere a er local res, with subsequent analysis perEnvironmental Protec on Agency guidelines for soot fall and other pollutants.(Author:Margaret Casanova; Faculty Sponsor: Ruth Ann Murphy)

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#18 — The E ects of Extracellular Proteins on the Popula on Growth ofCaenorhabdi s elegansAbstract: Caenorhabdi s elegans is a free-living, transparent nematode com-monly referred to as a roundworm. It is favored for laboratory work dealingwith animal development because of its simplicity and rapid reproduc on. Inthis study, we will be tes ng the ability of C. elegans to digest extracellularproteins and the e ects on popula on growth of the organism. (Authors:Hillary Halderman, Ma hewMabie, Brady Englemohr; Faculty Sponsor: An-drew Woodward )

#19 — Approaches to Biocontrol of Solenopsis invictus via Gene cally Modi ed OrganismsAbstract: Imported re ants (IFAs) have caused signi cant damage and nan-cial loss in the southern United States. In order to curtail this damage andloss, research must be done to seek out control mechanisms that speci callytarget IFAs. We are taking a molecular approach to introduce insect toxingenes into IFA normal ora. (Authors: Ka e Cooke, Jason Smith, Jacob Bow-en; Faculty Sponsor: Greg Frederick)

#20 — Emergency Preparedness and Competencies for the Registered NurseAbstract: Registered nurses respond to disaster sites to render aid, but maylack a core set of standardized competencies to assist e ciently or safely. Thisproject examines a review of the literature suppor ng the need for a volun-teer nursing force that is competent to deploy to disaster sites. (Authors:Bri any Blackman, Cassie Campbell, Christy Eastman, Angie Gentry, MelanieMcKee, Tina Yows; Faculty Sponsor: Kathy Long)

#21 — Ini al Explora on on Anxiety Control and College Baseball Players’Performance Abstract: This research intended to explore how an athlete’s level of anxietyplays into his performance. HeartMath technology and personalized relaxa-on techniques were used to enhance cor cal facilita on in this study. Re-

search results showed that the treatments provided a posi ve e ect on base-ball players. (Authors: Jude Aus n, Julius Aus n, Meredith Price; FacultySponsor:Wen-Mei Chou)

#22 — Controlling The LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robot Using The Apple iPad2Abstract: The objec ve of our research is to develop an iOS (Apple Inc. mobileopera ng system) applica on that could remotely operate LEGO MindStormNXT robots using a Bluetooth wireless network. During the course of our re-search many obstacles to success were encountered. The obstacles anda empted work-around methods will be discussed. (Authors: Trevor Ash,Ma hew Sterling; Faculty Sponsor: Bill Tanner)

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#23 —Micronutrient E ects on Arabidopsis thaliana Growth RateAbstract:We are working with Arabidopsis thaliana, measuring its growthrate in laboratory se ngs by adding excess micronutrients to Arabidopsisgerminated and grown asep cally in Petri dishes. By examining growth in vedi erent condi ons, we were able to determine the di erences in growthrates of the treated Arabidopsis. (Authors: Angel Kemmerer, Megan Rowe,Jose Lopez; Faculty Sponsor: AndrewWoodward)

#24 — Bullying and Interven on E ortsAbstract: This study a empted to determine UMHB students’ past and/orcurrent experiences with bullying. Respondents were asked to describe inci-dents where they observed or were the vic m of bullying with the goal ofestablishing rates of bullying and the need for campus services to address thisconcern. (Authors: Amber Brown, Susann Eirosius, Alison Sneed; FacultySponsor: Isaac Gusukuma)

#25 — Is There Such Thing As Too Much Exercise?Abstract: Previous research has shown that addic on to exercise is known tocause mental and physiological side e ects with cessa on. Our experiment isdesigned to determine the prevalence of exercise addic on on the Universityof Mary Hardin-Baylor. Data is currently being collected and will be nishedby the end of the week. (Authors: Amy McCorkle, Brooke Butler; FacultySponsor: Cecilia Erlund)

#26 — Bluetooth Communica on with a NXT Device via AndroidAbstract: The goal of our research project is to create an easy to use interfacefor interac ng with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT robot via a Motorola XOOM tab-let running the Android opera ng system. The results reveal a generalizeddemonstra on of the programming techniques and knowledge required toachieve the goal. (Authors: Lotar Wallace, Reinaldo Araujo; Faculty Sponsor:Bill Tanner)

#27 — Prenatal Vitamins to O set Teratogenic E ects of Ethanol on theDevelopment of Embryonic ChicksAbstract: The teratogenic e ects of ethanol on a developing embryo result inbirth defects. The correct concentra on of ethanol will be determined for thegreatest number of chick embryo abnormali es that are observable withoutdeath. Di erent prenatal vitamins will then be administered to observe ifthey negate or reduce ethanol-induced malforma ons. (Authors: StephanieGrant, Althea Lynch; Faculty Sponsor: Andrew Woodward)

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#28 — The E ects of 7 Weeks of High Intensity Training on Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Power, and Body Composi onAbstract: The purpose of this study was to determine if high intensity training(HIT), two days a week, in college students would improve measures of aero-bic endurance, anaerobic power, and body composi on. A total of 13 stu-dents par cipated in the study for 7 weeks. Signi cant improvements inVO2max resulted in these students. In conclusion, HIT provides a su cients mulus to improve tness markers in collegiate students. (Authors: AmandaBuckley, Stacie Urbina, Craig Jones, Chelsey Scoggins, Elizabeth Sillasen, JoshHolt, Brooke Cox, Zane Johnson; Faculty Sponsors: Cli a Foster, Colin Wil-born)

#29 —Why Teachers Stay: Teacher Experiences and Perspec vesAbstract: This qualita ve study provided insight into why public school teach-ers remain in teaching. Interviews with teachers examined: their experiences,their percep ons of supports, and what factors most in uenced them to re-main in teaching. Six major themes emerged: rela onships, intrinsic mo va-on, professional development, self-actualiza on/need for achievement,

school climate/culture, and empowerment. (Author:Mary Anne Hartley; Faculty Sponsor: Aus n Vasek)

#30 — Interac ve UMHB Campus MapAbstract: In this project, we have created an interac ve webpage of theUMHB campus map. The webpage can signify the loca on of the building onthe map for given a building’s name, or display the building’s name when themouse cursor is poin ng at a building on the map. Our work greatly improvesthe ease of using the UMHB campus map. (Authors: Sam Vedamanikam, Jo-seph Barr; Faculty Sponsor: Chao Gong)

#31 — UMHBWellness Program: A tudes Towards Nutri onAbstract: The literature related to healthy lifestyles supports making healthyfood choices; however, many individuals choose less healthy foods. A Likertscale survey was conducted to iden fy speci c factors associated with a -tudes towards nutri on and factors in uencing food choices. A er analysis ofsurvey results, an educa onal strategy to address the issues will be conductedby the UMHBWellness Program. (Authors: Cynthia Hinds, AngelaKnoernschild, Tamu Smith, Emily Wilson; Faculty Sponsors: Susan Owens,Tracy Booth)

#32 — College of Nursing Emergency Preparedness PlanAbstract: Due to nursing student clinical experiences being held at a variety ofo campus sites, and the poten al for natural and man-made disasters, the

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need for an emergency preparedness plan was iden ed. Emergency prepar-edness data from an array of schools and universi es was reviewed. A proto-col to facilitate smooth communica on between nursing students, nursingfaculty and the University was developed. (Authors:Mikale Bell, AlexandraJohnson, Ashly Knight, Bimisa Renteria; Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Souter)

PAPER SESSIONS

Session 1: 1:00 2:15 PM (PAC 203)Case Studies on Change Around the World

Title: Chen Village and the Experiences of the Sent-Down YouthAbstract: This paper reviews the experiences of Chinese students who movedto an economically depressed, rural community as part of Mao Zedong’s“Sent Down Movement.” Ini ally idealis c advocates of Communism, theseyoung men and women later became disillusioned by overwork, and a senseof isola on and fu lity. (Author: Kelly Murphy; Faculty Sponsor: Claire Phe-lan)

Title: A New Poli cal Fron er: Social Media and the Poli cal Process in Egypt and ChinaAbstract: The non-western world has swi ly adopted the use of social media,mobilizing a new genera on of poli cal ac vists. Social media played a crucialrole in Egypt’s Arab Spring and opened a new venue for poli cal discourse anddissent in China. While both these countries have seen a signi cant increasein the use of social media in their poli cal process, the outcome of social me-dia being used as a poli cal tool has been dras cally di erent. (Author:Me-gan Gill; Faculty Sponsor: Claire Phelan)

Title: Humanitarian Aid: Is there a be er way for Sub-Saharan Africa?Abstract: Foreign aid is failing to do long-term good in Sub-Saharan Africabecause the aid is focused on short-term goals. The consequence of that is alack of economic development which prolongs short-term problems including:poverty, lack of educa on, poor health, poli cal and social unrest. A moveshould be made toward long-term development goals using micro nance,which would allow for successful, sustainable aid; which is aid that perma-nently eliminates short-term problems by giving the aid recipients a sustaina-ble future. (Author: Branden Montgomery; Faculty Sponsor: Janet Adamski)

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Session 2: 3:00 4:15 PM (PAC 210)African Americans and Women in Literature

Title: Female Portrayal in American Literature during the Mid to Late 1800’sAbstract: The proposed paper will look into the female characters portrayedin numerous di erent works of American Literature during the me of themid to late 1800’s. The research in par cular will be geared towards the de-pic on of women in certain works and speci cally the in uence of men inregards to the woman’s personality, ac ons, and overall sensibility. Further-more, the research will show whether the women were matching the roles ofsociety, or the mold of the author, at the me the work was wri en. (Author:Heather Cain; Faculty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Title: The Sexual Oppression of African American Women: Breaking the Stere-otype through Studies in Prose and AutobiographyAbstract: African American women have long been viewed as lascivious andsexual beings. However, the racial and gender stereotype con icts with thereality of sexual assault and control that domes c partners, slave masters andothers have held over black women in previous centuries. Evident even to-day, authors such as Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Harriet Jacobs published worksin the late 19th century that highlight the vic miza on of African Americanwomen. The study of works such as Violets and Other Tales (1895) and Inci-dents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861) helps us to understand the develop-ment of the stereotype and plan strategies to overcome this unfair treatmentof the demographic. (Author: Kelsey Belcher; Faculty Sponsor: Janene Lewis)

Title: Social Wars of African-Americans Abstract: I plan to assert and explore the de ni ons and declara ons of waracross African American literature from the late eighteenth century into thetwen eth century. In par cular, I desire to clarify the idea of a declara on ofwar from an African-American and whether or not this includes civil disobedi-ence in regards to slavery. Also, this will aid in developing a clearer de ni onof war to African-Americans. (Author:Madeline Wilkins; Faculty Sponsor:Janene Lewis)

Session 3: 2:15 3:15 PM (PAC 203)American Literature

Title: The Inconsistent American DreamAbstract: The concept of the American Dream placed pressure on Americansin the 20th century. Many people had unrealis c expecta ons of success.Authors such as Arthur Miller, F. Sco Fitzgerald, and John Steinbeck use the

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American Dream as a tragic theme throughout their stories to stress thatequality and prosperity is not available for all. (Author:Megan Jalbert; Faculty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Title: Universal Indi erence toward Central Characters in Naturis c StoriesAbstract: Literary works from the naturalis c perspec ve, by default, main-tain a “man versus nature” theme. The universe, a representa ve of nature,frequently poses a threat to the central characters of many of the storieswri en in a naturalis c se ng; however, some authors designate the uni-verse to hold an indi erent a tude toward the key characters of a story.This, in turn, allows these writers to reach even deeper into their imagina veminds and delve into the various naturalis c tools at their disposal. Such cre-a vity exists in Stephen Crane’s “The Open Boat” (1897), Ambrose Bierce’s“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” (1890), and also in Kate Chopin’s “TheAwakening” (1899). (Author: David Bailey; Faculty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Title: Constric ng SocietyAbstract: This paper addresses the fact that Charlo e Perkins Gilman uses these ng, the wallpaper, and the narrator’s personal rela onships, speci callywith the narrator’s husband John, in The Yellow Wallpaper in order to revealthe restric ons and expecta ons that society and its followers place uponwomen. (Author: Amanda Pate; Faculty Sponsor: Brent Gibson)

Session 4: 3:15 4:15 PM (PAC 203)From Elementary to Higher Educa on

Title: An Inves ga on of Elementary School Teachers’ Percep on of Bullying and Perceived TrainingAbstract: Research-based preven on ac vi es performed on a regular basiscan prevent bullying. Six hundred central Texas elementary teachers weresurveyed to determine their percep ons of bullying, the training teachersreceived in order to iden fy and modify behavior leading to bullying, andteachers’ perceived training needs regarding prac ces used to prevent bully-ing. (Author: Ronald Knight; Faculty Sponsor:Marlene Zipperlan)

Title: The Ins tu onaliza on of Service-Learning in the Independent Colleges and Universi es of TexasAbstract: Despite evidence of service-learning bene ts and the need for theins tu onaliza on, many ques on higher educa on’s commitment to thecause ( Saltmarsh, Hartley & Clayton, 2009; Bu n, 2010). This quan ta vestudy will examine the level of ins tu onaliza on at the Independent Colleg-es and University of Texas and possible characteris c correla ons. (Author:Morgan Lewing; Faculty Sponsor: Aus n Vasek)

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Student Projects Listed by College( poster; paper; artwork)

College of Chris an Studies:Da ng an Ancient Greek Papyrus Fragment of Hebrews by ComparingScribal Features with Known Manuscripts by Hannah Eaton, Evan Dun-can, Aaron Massey, Gerhard Stuebben, David Bertrand (#4; Green Schol-ars Ini a ve)

College of Educa on:Implemen ng Challenge Based Learning with iPad technology in theMiddle School by Stacy Eaton (#12; EC-6 Generalist)The E ects of 7 Weeks of High Intensity Training on Aerobic Capacity,Anaerobic Power, and Body Composi on by Amanda Buckley, Stacie Ur-bina, Craig Jones, Chelsey Scoggins, Elizabeth Sillasen, Josh Holt, BrookeCox, Zane Johnson (#28; EXSS)An Inves ga on of Elementary School Teachers’ Percep on of Bullyingand Perceived Training by Ronald Knight (Session 4; Educa onal Admin-istra on)

College of Visual and Performing Arts:Senior Exhibi on “Un tled” by Emily Ceballos, Joanne Cervantes, andAnna Lavern (1:30-2:30 PM; Art)

College of Humani es:ENGLISH

Female Portrayal in American Literature during the Mid to Late 1800’sby Heather Cain (Session 2)The Sexual Oppression of African American Women: Breaking the Stereotype through Studies in Prose and Autobiography by Kelsey Belcher(Session 2)Social Wars of African Americans by Madeline Wilkins (Session 2)The Inconsistent American Dream by Megan Jalbert (Session 3)Universal Indi erence toward Central Characters in Naturis c Stories byDavid Bailey (Session 3)Constric ng Society by Amanda Pate (Session 3)

HISTORY & POLITICAL SCIENCEChen Village and the Experiences of the Sent Down Youth by Kelly Mur-phy (Session 1; History and Poli cal Science)A New Poli cal Fron er: Social Media and the Poli cal Process in Egyptand China by Megan Gill (Session 1)

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Humanitarian Aid: is there a be er way for Sub Saharan Africa? byBranden Montgomery (Session 1)

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGESThe Life and Works of Vicente Huidobro Las Ciudades by Collin Davis(#2)

College of Nursing:Emergency Preparedness and Competencies for the Registered Nurse byBri any Blackman, Cassie Campbell, Christy Eastman, Angie Gentry,Melanie McKee, Tina Yows (#20)UMHBWellness Program: A tudes Towards Nutri on by Cynthia Hinds,Angela Knoernschild, Tamu Smith, Emily Wilson (#31)College of Nursing Emergency Preparedness Plan by Mikale Bell, Alexan-dra Johnson, Ashly Knight, Bimisa Renteria (#32)

College of Sciences:BIOLOGY

E ects of Lead Nitrate on the Development of Dugesia dorotocephala byKeaton Koch, Joseph Cur s (#9)Roles of Hyperglycemia in Embryonic Development by Marcus Repp,Whitney Dozier (#13)The E ects of Extracellular Proteins on the Popula on Growth of Caenorhabdi s elegans by Hillary Halderman, Ma hewMabie, Brady Eng-lemohr (#18)Approaches to Biocontrol of Solenopsis invictus via Gene cally Modi edOrganisms by Ka e Cooke, Jason Smith, Jacob Bowen (#19)Micronutrient E ects on Arabidopsis thaliana Growth Rate by AngelKemmerer, Megan Rowe, Jose Lopez (#23)Prenatal Vitamins to O set Teratogenic E ects of Ethanol on the Development of Embryonic Chicks by Stephanie Grant, Althea Lynch (#27)

CHEMISTRYThe Synthesis and Mul Spectral Studies of Porphyrin Complexes of First& Second Row Transi on Metals by Megan Dromgoole (#3)Viscosity Study of Mul ple Organic Structures by Joe Cur s (#8)Environmental and Economic Impacts of Advanced Vehicles by ZachWin eld (#10)Composite Local Studies: Ethanol Content in Gasoline and the Impact ofWild res on Air Quality by Margaret Casanova (#17)Incorpora ng Advanced Inorganic Concepts Into the TEKS Curriculum forChemistry; Facilita ng Chemical Understanding in Students by MargaretCasanova (Session 4)

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COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGControlling The LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robot Using The Apple iPad2 byTrevor Ash, Ma hew Sterling (#22)Bluetooth Communica on with a NXT Device via Android by Lotar Wal-lace, Reinaldo Araujo (#26)Interac ve UMHB Campus Map by Sam Vedamanikam, Joseph Barr (#30)

PSYCHOLOGYThe E cacy of Play Therapy Over Time by Ka e Davis (#1)Are Food Choices Between Athletes and Non Athletes Di erent? byBrandon Rodriguez, Chris na Ludowese (#5)Does Stress Have An Impact On A College Student’s GPA? by HaleyLo us (#6)Face Touching by Richard Po s, Jewelet Barnes (#14)A Correla onal Study on the E ects of Various Forms of Exercise onHealth During Collegiate Years by Connor Buchanan, Nick Butler, LukeCielonko (#15)Is There Such Thing As Too Much Exercise? by Amy McCorkle, BrookeButler (#25)

SOCIAL WORKCross Cultural Suicide Rates in Older Popula ons by Laurice Butler, Wen-dy Be encourt, Jessica Gresham (#7)Determining the Be er Method for an Alumni Survey: Online, Mail orPhone by Bridget Sauer, Kimelda Bates, Dayna Flynn, Nina Cardenas (#16)Bullying and Interven on E orts by Amber Brown, Susann Eirosius, Ali-son Sneed (#24)

Graduate School:Interdisciplinary Health Team in a Rural Community by Wanda O'NealGlass, Tricia Alexis, Carla Marchesi (#11; Graduate Nursing)Ini al Explora on on Anxiety Control and College Baseball Players’ Performance by Jude Aus n, Julius Aus n, Meredith Price (#21; GraduateCounseling and Psychology)Why Teachers Stay: Teacher Experiences and Perspec ves by Mary AnneHartley (#29; Graduate Educa on)The Ins tu onaliza on of Service Learning in the Independent Collegesand Universi es of Texas by Morgan Lewing (Session 4; Graduate Educa-on)