2024 Student Presentations
Undergraduate students are italicized, graduate students are bold/italicized, and faculty mentors are bolded within their department. Entries are duplicated in each faculty co-author’s department.
College of Arts & Sciences
Biology
Christine Choi, Sarah Wolf, Rekha Isaac, Elim Choi, Abihail Shim, Angela Campana, Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Ryan Hayes, and Brian Y. Y. Wong. “Induction of apoptosis via the regulation of pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic proteins in pancreatic adenocarcinoma BxPC-3 cells by Chinese medicinal herbs Scutellaria barbata and Oldenlandia diffusa.” American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 5-10, 2024.
Ariana Coast Dice, Miriam Marmontel, and Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske. “Characterization of reproductive behavior of the freshwater dolphin Tucuxi Sotalia fluviatilus in Amanã Lake, Brazil.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference. Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Lauren Kim, Hae-Lyn Park, Benjamin Navia and David Mbungu. “Evaluating a possible role of cGMP in the phonotactic response of virgin female cricket Acheta domesticus.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference. Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Christine Choi, Sarah Wolf, Rekha Isaac, Elim Choi, Abihail Shim, Angela Campana, Padma P. Tadi Uppala, Ryan Hayes, and Brian Y. Y. Wong. “Induction of apoptosis via the regulation of pro-apoptotic and anti-apoptotic proteins in pancreatic adenocarcinoma BxPC-3 cells by Chinese medicinal herbs Scutellaria barbata and Oldenlandia diffusa.” American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 5-10, 2024.
English
Grace No (with L. Monique Pittman). “Reading resistance into the transformed hero: An excavation of race and gender identity in The Aeneid and its adaptations.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
James White Library
Shania Watts and Marianne Kordas. “Avenues of Influence: The Significance of the Musicians Club of Women on the Careers of Florence Price and Blythe Owen”. Society for American Music Conference, Detroit, MI, March 20-24, 2024.
Mathematics
Noelle Koliadko, and Joon H. Kang. “A general predator-prey model with combined growth terms.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Alexander Navarro and Yun Myung Oh. “Extending natural mates and co-natural mates in Euclidean 3-space.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Jamie Shepard (with Anthony M. Bosman). “The solvability and difficulty of the snake cube puzzle and its topological variants.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Music
Roy Bournissen (with Byron Graves). “An inquiry into culturally responsive pedagogy implementation in two Midwestern parochial music classrooms: Student and teacher perspectives.” Michigan Music Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, January 23-25, 2024.
Religion & Biblical Languages
Ashlee-Rose Wilson (with A. Rahel Wells). “Tested, tempted, triumphant: An analysis of the temptations of Eve and Jesus through exegesis and medieval artworks.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Erin Beers (with Karl G. D. Bailey). “Dark triad personality traits, creativity, and morality.” Psi Chi session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 18-20, 2024.
Rodney Owen Bell and Herbert W. Helm, Jr. “Relationship between religious orientation, death anxiety, and hell anxiety.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Rodney Owen Bell (with Herbert W. Helm, Jr.). “Relationship between religious orientation, death anxiety, and hell anxiety.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 18-20, 2024.
Lily Burke (with Stacie Hatfield). “An Ethnography of Permaculture in Southwest Michigan.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Uccitly Caballero (with Karl G. D. Bailey). “Tiktok use and attention.” Psi Chi session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 18-20, 2024.
Dhara Marquez, Caleb Kim, Harliegh Murnin, and Torrey Joo (with Harvey J. Burnett, Jr.). “Exploring social disruption and PTSD symptoms during a global pandemic.” Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 18-20, 2024.
Duane C. McBride, Alina M. Baltazar, Karl G. D. Bailey, Shannon M. Trecartin, and Zoe Shiu. “Predictors of substance use, sex, and pornography abstinence in a Christian college population.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Chris Ngugi (with Stacie Hatfield). “How queer identity shapes relationships with one's god.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Sara Santana (with Stacie Hatfield). “Differences between generational groups regarding eschatological anxiety.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Sara Santana, (with Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. and Stacie Hatfield). “Differences Between Generational Groups Regarding Eschatological Anxiety.” Psi Chi section, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 18-20, 2024.
Ronald D. Sandoval Suñé and Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. “The impact of COVID-19 on world assumptions: Weighing the importance of resilience, spiritual well-being, affect, and psychological needs.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Ronald D. Sandoval Suñé, (with Harvey J. Burnett, Jr.). “The impact of COVID-19 on world assumptions: Weighing the importance of resilience, spiritual well-being, affect, and psychological needs.” Psi Chi section, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 18-20, 2024.
Guoxi (Robert) Zhang and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Effect of language fluency and perceived sources on detecting correct information in text.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Guoxi (Robert) Zhang (with Karl G. D. Bailey). “Effect of language fluency and perceived sources on detecting correct information in text.” Psi Chi session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 18-20, 2024.
School of Social Work
Duane C. McBride, Alina M. Baltazar, Karl G. D. Bailey, Shannon M. Trecartin, and Zoe Shiu. “Predictors of substance use, sex, and pornography abstinence in a Christian college population.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, March 8, 2024.
Isai Ramirez, Leslie Rodriguez, and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. “Why is everyone talking about trauma? How trauma awareness changes our perception of each other and those we serve.” Crezco Foundation Board (virtual), February 7, 2024.
Isai Ramirez, Leslie Rodriguez, and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. “Por que todo el mundo hable de trauma? Como la conciensia del trauma cambia nuestra percepcion de los demas y de aquellos a quienes servimos.” El Hogar de Crezco Foundation, Honduras (virtual), April 10, 2024.
Leslie Rodriguez and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. “Why is everyone talking about trauma and how can we help?” Children's Ministries Leaders Professional Development, Berrien Springs Spanish Church of Seventh-day Adventists, Berrien Springs, MI, April 13, 2024.
Dustin R. Young, Jose Bourget, and Isai Ramirez. “Trauma-Aware Emergency Medicine.” Corewell Emergency Medicine Providers, Corwell Health and telehealth platforms, St. Joseph, MI, October 4, 2024.
Dustin R. Young and Isai Ramirez. “Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Response.” Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs, MI, March 12, 2024.
Dustin R. Young and Serika Charles Delfish. “Strengthening Trauma-Informed Practices in the Classroom.” 51勛圖厙 University Teaching and Learning Conference, 51勛圖厙 University, Berrien Springs, MI, April 11, 2024.
Sustainable Agriculture
Carolina Smith and Katherine Koudele. “Effectiveness of vincristine treatment in dogs diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Lawrence T