CELEBRATIONS of SCHOLARSHIP AND POSTER SYMPOSIUM

2019 Scholarship is the act of learning, the knowledge acquired through studies, and the culmination of academic achievement. celebrations of scholarship 2019 Long-Vanderburg Scholar, MillikinScholarprojects. andJames directedindependent studies, internships, SURF, studies, Leighty Scholar, work completed by studentsinregularly scheduledcourses,seminars, campus. Inaddition,theannualPoster Symposium willhighlightthescholarly format, organized independentlyby willrunacross department, each the community. Multipleconcurrent modeledonascholarly conference sessions the results oftheirresearch, scholarship, andcreative efforts to theMillikin During thiscelebratory event, studentsfrom across theUniversity willpresent personal success. prepared for graduate, professional, and develops Learning accomplishedscholars bornfromthat aneducation Performance workoutstanding proving ofMillikinstudents, Celebrations ofScholarship showcases the 20 16 12 06 05 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABOR SCHOOL OFBUSINESS COLLEGE OFPROFESSIONAL STUDIES COLLEGE OFFINEARTS COLLEGE OFARTS &SCIENCES PROVOST'S MESSAGE 46 28 26 24 23 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE POSTER SYMPOSIUM LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS STALEY LIBRARY CRITICAL STORYTELLING

P.4 Performance Learning Lives at Millikin University

Celebrations of Scholarship are a demonstration of the remarkable breadth and depth of high-quality academic engagement students experience at Millikin University. The rich fabric of student learning made possible through Performance Learning, which invites and challenges students to do the real work of the disciplines they study is put on full display. Through Performance Learning experiences students apply and demonstrate the meaning and effectiveness of academic learning integrated with professional activity and application. As students present, perform, explain, and teach for Celebrations of Scholarship events, the best of the university experience is put forward - the fruits of countless hours of student work, study, practice, attention, energy, and striving. Millikin University shines through the vibrant community of thinkers and doers who contribute to the range and depth of the student work given a public forum during the Celebrations of Scholarship.

DR. JEFFERY P. APER, PH.D, PROVOST

P.5 College of Arts & Sciences

See the Results of Our Students’ Research

Celebrations of Scholarships is such an exciting day. For students in the College of Arts and Sciences, this is a day of harvest, where they get to share their creativity, scholarship, investigations, explorations, and discoveries. Many of the projects you will hear about today are the result of months, even years, of hard work in collaboration with faculty and peers. The students are proud and ready to present the fruits of their labor.

Faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences expect students in all of our academic programs to discover, create, and use newly acquired knowledge. This is true of first-year students in University Studies classes (as evident in today’s Freshman Focus Presentations) AND this is true of ALL of our students at every stage of their academic growth in their disciplines. Millikin students are here to be THE makers, THE innovators, THE discoverers, THE research collaborators, and THE creative users of new knowledge.

For several students, their presentations today will be the first time they are sharing their work with audiences beyond their classrooms and laboratories. But many College of Arts & Sciences students have presented research at national and regional conferences this year, and for them Celebrations of Scholarship is an opportunity to share their nationally-recognized work here, on their home campus. Several of our students have also competed as teams at regional or national academic competitions such as MOOT Court, Model Illinois Government, Model United Nations and the Ethics Bowl. Our journalists and media students have received national awards for radio production and awards for outstanding journalism. At Celebrations of Scholarship you can see samples of these competitions and award-winning work.

Today is your chance to enjoy these presentations firsthand. I invite you to join in the 2019 Celebrations of Scholarship presentations, forums and exhibits sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences. Join us as we recognize the outstanding achievements of our students. Join us in the celebration of the creativity in the College of Arts & Sciences. Join in the excitement and fun of Performance Learning.

DR. RANDY BROOKS, DEAN COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

P.6 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Faculty Sponsor(s): Behavioral Mary Garrison Biology Abstract/Description: ------Sciences Come learn what the members of the Human Service Connection (HSC) Effects of elevated salinity on ------experienced as they engaged with the Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus Effects of Perception of Pawnee Tribe over spring break. This septontrionalis) tadpoles Cost of Education ultimate performance learning experienced aldosterone levels, growth, allowed for an immersive cultural and development SH320 experience with Native American culture 8:00 am-8:30 am and the development of relationships for a LTSC001 Presenter(s): lifetime - you don't want to miss what HSC 8:00 am-8:30 am has to share! Kasondra Bergmann Presenter(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): ------Erin Lukens Dr. Melissa Scircle Psychology Senior Capstone Faculty Sponsor(s): Abstract/Description: Presentations Dr. Travis Wilcoxen I will be presenting my research on the Abstract/Description: perceived cost of college as a barrier to SH320 10:00 am-10:30 am Amphibian habitats are challenged with College of attending college. salinization due to environmental factors Presenter(s): ------such as climate change, the use of road Colin Sandgren, Shelby Fultz salts, and elevated sea levels. High salinity Social Media Effects on Faculty Sponsor(s): can have negative effects on the physiology Inhibitory Control Arts & Sciences Dr. Linda Collinsworth and development of species living in freshwater habitats. Aldosterone is a SH320 Abstract/Description: steroid hormone that is produced by the 8:30 am-9:00 am Senior Psychology majors will adrenal cortex and is involved in osmotic be presenting the results of their Presenter(s): regulation. We studied the effects of salinity original independent research. Merrik Eddington, Nicholas Marcogliese, on growth, development, and aldosterone Georgia Martindale, Jacob Morgan ------levels in Cuban Treefrog tadpoles. Gosner Faculty Sponsor(s): Depression vs. Sleep stage, growth rates, and aldosterone levels Dr. Melissa Scircle were determined for tadpoles among Deprivation: Problems three salinity treatments (150, 250, and 350 Abstract/Description: Among College Students ppm) over a six-week period. Aldosterone The Psychology Research Group will levels were determined by an enzyme present the findings from their 2018-2019 SH320 immunoassay of tadpole plasma. There research project. They asked, " Why do 10:30 am-11:00 am was a significant effect of salinity on people frequently check their phones Presenter(s): growth, development, and aldosterone despite it being rude or dangerous when Dayle McMahon levels. Tadpoles in the low salt group were they can inhibit the urge to check?" They Faculty Sponsor(s): larger, more developed, and produced the predicted that the more people use social Dr. Melissa Scircle least aldosterone compared to those in media, the worse their inhibitory control. the high salt group. It appears that Cuban Abstract/Description: ------Treefrog tadpoles have the ability to I will present my research and findings for respond to high salt levels with increased Spring Break on the "Rez" my psychology capstone project looking aldosterone secretion; however, in order to at the impact of sleep deprivation and SH320 survive high salt concentrations, trade- depression on academic performance. 9:00 am-10:00 am offs in growth and development must occur to regulate osmotic functions. Presenter(s): Blake Carmichael, Jake Cihak, Emily Bauwens, Abston Newingham, Madison Burress

P.7 Use of combined phage exposure Effect of partial blindness on in minimizing the development hunting behavior in Saltus Communication/ of anti-phage resistance in scenicus (Araneae: Salticidae) English Language Klebsiella pneumoniae in a controlled environment LTSC001 LTSC001 Center 8:30 am-9:00 am 9:00 am-9:30 am ------Presenter(s): Presenter(s): Exploring Diverse Jacob Hanes Douglas Sherrill Communication Styles: A Faculty Sponsor(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Collaboration of Domestic Dr. Jeffrey Hughes Dr. Marianne Robertson and International Students Abstract/Description: Abstract/Description: This study focuses on isolating and I conducted this study on Salticus scenicus, a SH317 characterizing bacteriophages that have member of the Salticidae family of spiders. 8:00 am-9:00 am potential for use in phage therapy with I performed my S. scenicus observations on Presenter(s): Klebsiella pneumoniae. Phage therapy 5 groups of 20 individuals over the course Reina Tanaka, Tiffany Leischner, could be advantageous as an alternative of 10 trials, each experimental group having Grace Ruddell, Tianni Yang, or complimentary treatment method for one pair of eyes uncovered, and the control Carlisha Applewhite, Brock Snarski, infections of drug resistant K. pneumoniae. having all eyes uncovered. The secondary Bella Ingabire, Cristina Aguayo Escudero, The phages should be stable in storage, eyes consist of the anterior lateral, posterior Shawn Daniels have high host specificity, lyse their hosts lateral, and posterior median eyes. The Faculty Sponsor(s): quickly, and yield minimal anti-phage anterior median eyes, known as primary Dr. Nancy Curtin, Brandy Barter-Storm, resistance. Bacteriophage isolates collected eyes, are used primarily for stationary focus Julie Lauper from Decatur's waste water treatment and defined vision, while the secondary eyes plant effectively lysed K. pneumoniae in track motion. I hypothesized that all masked Abstract/Description: vitro. Of the eleven isolates, there appear groups would attack from closer to prey Students from the CO 432 Intercultural to be at least four distinctly different phage than the control, would contact the prey Communication class and the English types. Of these, two phages expressed more times prior to capture, would take Language Center (ELC) collaborated notable stability and lytic potential. Phage longer to capture prey, and would take more to explore each other's cultures. Their resistance has been present among trials attempts to capture their prey on average presentations will create awareness and with all phage isolates. Bacterial anti-phage than the control group. I also hypothesized understanding of the communication resistance appears to arise mostly in a that the test groups would have improved styles and cultural differences in a temporary manner with the phages being capture time over the course of the trials. variety of countries around the world. able to compete against the bacteria upon My data showed that all groups regardless Countries represented by the international re-exposure. However, bacterial strains of treatment had improved capture time students studying at Millikin include that acquired more consistent resistance over the course of the trials. There were no the following: Burundi, China, Congo, levels to a single phage type, had significant significant effects on attack distance, and France, Japan, Pakistan, Rwanda, detriments to growth rate. This decreased no significant effects were seen on attempts South Korea, and Tajikistan. Come see growth rate remained in cultures grown either. Those results do not support my students demonstrate performance in a stress-free environment. Bacterial hypotheses, however the test groups did learning and share their experiences anti-phage resistance was also shown to make significantly more contacts with prey becoming democratic citizens in a global be reduced with concurrent exposure to before successful capture than the control, environment. Cultures in this specific multiple phage types. which supports my hypotheses. session include Burundi, China, and Japan.

P.8 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Exploring Diverse and cultural differences in a variety of China, Congo, France, Japan, Pakistan, Communication Styles: A countries around the world. Countries Rwanda, South Korea, and Tajikistan. Collaboration of Domestic represented by the international students Come see students demonstrate studying at Millikin include the following: performance learning and share their and International Students Burundi, China, Congo, France, Japan, experiences becoming democratic SH317 Pakistan, Rwanda, South Korea, and citizens in a global environment. 9:00 am-10:00 am Tajikistan. Come see students Cultures in this specific session include demonstrate performance learning and Congo, France & South Korea. Presenter(s): share their experiences becoming Shione Fujiwara, Gabrielle Correa, ------democratic citizens in a global David Neal, JinYeong Won, Narumi Kokaji, environment. Cultures in this specific Exploring Diverse Mehrangez Rahmatova, Cherissa Kaze, session include France, Japan, Pakistan Communication Styles: A Jessica Joyner, Madeline Bethard, & Rwanda. Collaboration of Domestic Faculty Sponsor(s): ------and International Students Dr. Nancy Curtin, Brandy Barter-Storm, Juie Lauper Exploring Diverse SH318 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Abstract/Description: Communication Styles: A Students from the CO 432 Intercultural Collaboration of Domestic Presenter(s): Communication class and the English and International Students Paul Fernandez, Mattie Williams, Language Center (ELC) collaborated to Colin Jamison, Yuri Nakazawa, SH317 explore each other's cultures. Their Shelby Fultz, Delphine Iragena 11:00 am-12:00 pm presentations will create awareness and Faculty Sponsor(s): understanding of the communication styles Presenter(s): Dr. Nancy Curtin, Brandy Barter-Storm, and cultural differences in a variety of Geul In Moon, Christopher Misner, Julie Lauper countries around the world. Countries Deidre Dalton, Amandine Mayogi, represented by the international students Samson Callear, Erin Cowger, Abstract/Description: studying at Millikin include the following: Candice Pauwels, Natalie Kalala, Students from the CO 432 Intercultural Burundi, China, Congo, France, Japan, Gabrielle Singleton Communication class and the English Pakistan, Rwanda, South Korea, and Language Center (ELC) collaborated to Faculty Sponsor(s): Tajikistan. Come see students demonstrate explore each other's cultures. Their Dr. Nancy Curtin, Brandy Barter-Storm, performance learning and share their presentations will create awareness and Julie Lauper experiences becoming democratic citizens understanding of the communication in a global environment. Cultures in this Abstract/Description: styles and cultural differences in a variety specific session include Burundi, Japan, Students from the CO 432 Intercultural of countries around the world. Countries South Korea & Tajikistan. Communication class and the English represented by the international Language Center (ELC) collaborated to students studying at Millikin include ------explore each other's cultures. Their the following: Burundi, China, Congo, Exploring Diverse presentations will create awareness and France, Japan, Pakistan, Rwanda, Communication Styles: A understanding of the communication South Korea, and Tajikistan. Come see Collaboration of Domestic styles and cultural differences in students demonstrate performance a variety of countries around the learning and share their experiences and International Students world. Countries represented by the becoming democratic citizens in a global SH317 international students studying at environment. Cultures in this specific 10:00 am-11:00 am Millikin include the following: Burundi, session include France & Japan. Presenter(s): Miu Ishii, Farris Bukhari, Hannah Haedike, Julien Yeremian, Bradyn Nokes, Zachary Fisher, Samuel Nsana, DaVante Harrell, Joseph Buhay Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Nancy Curtin, Brandy Barter-Storm, Julie Lauper Abstract/Description: Students from the CO 432 Intercultural Communication class and the English Language Center (ELC) collaborated to explore each other's cultures. Their presentations will create awareness and understanding of the communication styles

P.9 Communication Capstone SH409 Communication Presentations 10:00 am-11:00 am ------SH318 Presenter(s): 3:30 pm-5:00 pm Kaitlyn Cooper, Baylie Garrett, Case Studies in Brendan Menacher, Tatum Wertin Corporate Advocacy Presenter(s): Breana Bagley, Dominique Bates, Faculty Sponsor(s): SH318 Dannika Beedle, Jordan Comish, Roslyn O'Conner 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Sydney McReynolds, Jelani Porter, Abstract/Description: Presenter(s): Tyler Pygon, Charles Rada, Environmental studies majors present JaCarla Anderson, Kirsten Anderson, Sophia Schwalbach, Nathanial (Jack) on their research or internship Nick Followell, Maxwell Gensler, Simpson, Gabrielle Singleton experience. Topics include: repurposing Alora Goodey, Sophie Green, Faculty Sponsor(s): of vacant city lots, community supported Keajion Jennings, Natalie Krol, Dr. Nancy Curtin agriculture, university green fees, and Kameryn Kuntu, Maria Mariotti, bioremediation of inner-city food gardens. Ashley Mendenall, Cheyanne Renek, Abstract/Description: ------David Rivers, Griffin Sparks, Tatum Wertin, Graduating communication majors will Jordan Williams present reflections on their academic and internship experiences. Faculty Sponsor(s): History ------Dr. Tom Duncanson ------Abstract/Description: Shelter from the Storm: The public has become acquainted with the English The Staley Credit Union long-standing legal notion that corporations ------are persons, and there is no surprise these During the Great Depression "people" want to advocate for their interests. CWRR II: First-year SH412 This program presents case studies of Presentations of Research 1:00 pm-1:30 pm corporations communicating with the Presenter(s): public to shape public policy and manage SH420 Matthew Nalefski crises of reputation. 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Presenter(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): ------Ashley Gulley, Charles Moore, Dr. Timothy Kovalcik A Grounded Theory of Women's Halle Brockamp, Claire Eppley, Abstract/Description: Communication with Health Care Kat Fahey, Kris Beasley, Mya Walker Born in the depths of the Great Depression, Providers During Pregnancy Faculty Sponsor(s): the Staley Credit Union was a product of a SH318 Dr. Vicky Gilpin tumultuous period in American history when the only people whom Americans 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Abstract/Description: could trust was their neighbors. As the Students will present their first-year Presenter(s): economy collapsed, the credit union research projects. Some potential topics Gabi Singleton movement, which the United States had include rehabilitation and success after long been wary to embrace, gained Faculty Sponsor(s): prison, the concept of equal opportunities, unprecedented momentum. Groups of Dr. Amy Delaney the #metoo movement, self-esteem and citizens gathered to form credit unions of Abstract/Description: social media, the mythos of Lilith through a their own at tremendous rates as the With this study, we investigated how women feminist lens, serial killers in modernity, and 1930s progressed--with as many as 100 perceive conversations with their health issues and strategies for improvement in the credit unions being established each month care provider about decision making during workplace environment of surgical nurses. by January 1937. While it tapped into the pregnancy. We interviewed 21 women who ------growing trend toward credit unions, the had recently given birth, gathering data Staley Credit Union was an early believer in about their communication with healthcare the movement. Employees of the A. E. Staley providers, decision making processes, and Environmental Manufacturing Company created their own their labor and delivery. Themes of seeking credit union in June 1930, at the onset of the information, communicating power, and Studies Great Depression. Offering the chance to relating were prevalent in the data. Our ------rely their coworkers and neighbors, the findings will provide both expecting Staley Credit Union served as a vital mothers and healthcare providers with tools Environmental Studies insulator to the employees of the Staley to better communicate during pregnancy, Major Capstone Manufacturing Company during the which is a time of much uncertainty. economic crisis.

P.10 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

The Ottoman Canine: Analyzing Abstract/Description: the Societal Perception of dogs Isaac Hopper: La importancia de los clubes Political within the Ottoman Empire de fútbol en las comunidades de España Rogelio Díaz: Diseñadores gráficos en los SH412 Science Estados Unidos dirigidos a los consumidores 1:30 pm-2:00 pm ------hispanos Presenter(s): Naomi Klingbeil: Los diferentes tipos de Political Science Capstone Lisa Hill energías renovables en Costa Rica para Presentations Faculty Sponsor(s): salvar el medio ambiente y preservar el SH409 Dr. Dan Monroe future 9:00 am-10:00 am Abstract/Description: Katelyn Nika: El sistema educativo y los Presenter(s): Dogs shaped the early modern world, and inmigrantes latinos de los Estados Unidos Julisa Sierra, Julia Peterson, Megan Owens, their presence in history should be valued Nichole Binder: La importancia de la Caleb Williams and noted. The complex Middle Eastern/ enseñanza de la cultura afrolatina dog relationship is indicative of how Faculty Sponsor(s): colonialism and European intrusion forever Mallory Christensen: El sistema educativo Amber Lusvardi altered the Islamic World. We will discuss de Arizona y el rendimiento académico de Abstract/Description: this complex subject. los estudiantes latinos Individual research projects completed ------Heidy Perales: La mercadotecnia y el by political science majors over the sistema alimentario en México course of their senior capstone. Themes include: a modern take on the Deborah Corr: Obsesiones con amor: Frida Watergate scandal, social media and HURF Kahlo y Salvador Dalí ------campaign success, Greek involvement Jasmin Coronel: El papel de los Estados and leadership, and masculinity and HURF Unidos en la crisis migratoria de El Salvador higher education enrollment. SH418 Joseph Vargas: La imagen de los ------1:00 pm-2:00 pm indocumentados en obras de teatro y programas de televisión Presenter(s): Sociology TBA ------Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Eric Roark Philosophy Sociology Capstone Presentations Abstract/Description: ------Presentation of winning HURF papers. SH412 Senior Thesis Presentation ------10:30 am-11:30 am SH418 Presenter(s): 9:00 am-10:00 am Ash Haley, Kay-Leigh Shierling, Modern Presenter(s): Jamie Tucker, Alissa Cruz, Will Zeisset Languages Lukas Myers, Isaac Hopper Faculty Sponsor(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Kenneth Laundra ------Dr. Eric Roark Abstract/Description: Spanish Major Abstract/Description: Senior sociology students will be Capstone Projects Senior thesis presentation. presenting on their capstone projects. SH418 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Presenter(s): Isaac Hopper, Rogelio Diaz, Naomi Klingbeil, Katelyn Nika, Nichole Binder, Mallory Christensen, Heidy Perales, Deborah Corr, Jasmin Coronel, Joseph Vargas Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Eduardo Cabrera

P.11 College of Fine Arts

A Look Inside the Process

Often, the only public presentation of an artist’s work is the finished product. Audiences typically don’t have the opportunity to see the applications of theory and practice taking place in the process of the creation of art. The Celebrations of Scholarship in the College of Fine Arts allows us to look inside the process, which involves analysis, research, development of structural and conceptual frameworks, and critically-informed aesthetic judgment. This is the scholarship that informs and is embodied in a work of art.

We invite you to explore the process of creation with our students, and hope that the insights offered will allow you to enjoy the finished products of art making even more fully. Who knows, you may enjoy seeing the process as much, if not more, than the product!

LAURA LEDFORD, DEAN COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

P.12 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

Art Music Theatre ------Imperial Hotel Exhibition Quill to Keys: Robert Chumbley's & Dance ------SH303 Five Bagatelles for Piano 1:00 pm-1:30 pm PMC110 Shakespeare Corrected Presenter(s): 10:00 am-11:00 am Pilling Chapel Stephen Gardner Presenter(s): 9:00 am-10:00 am Faculty Sponsor(s): Michael Duling, Leon Lewis-Nicol, Carrie O'Dell, Presenter(s): Edwin Walker Leah Wier, Allison Williams Sydney Francis, Abigail Gawart, Courtney Klein, Ilana Klusky, Abstract/Description: Faculty Sponsor(s): Natalie Long, Kirby Lorig, Annie Magan, This summer, through the funding of a Dr. Silvan Negrutiu Connor Mendenhall, Kathleen Mitchell, SURF grant, I worked with professor Abstract/Description: Louisa Nickel, Taylor Porter, Edwin Walker to put together a show Being the first musician to perform a new work by Jauhara Sanders, Jamie Tucker, in the Perkinson Art Gallery, consisting an established composer is an honor often Joey Vargas, Sawyer Wolter, Sophia Zinger of artifacts from Frank Lloyd Wright's reserved for performers at the height of their demolished Imperial Hotel. During my career. Millikin Piano Club students have been Faculty Sponsor(s): presentation, I will discuss the process gifted this opportunity early, by commissioning Alex Miller of putting the show together, how it a set of bagatelles from American composer Abstract/Description: related to my major, and what I learned Robert Chumbley. Along with their applied A presentation on Shakespeare and took from the experience. professor, five students were the first musicians Corrected and all that entails in the ------to explore, interpret, and create these charming program. piano pieces in a true performance learning ------experience. In this lecture-recital, they perform Arts Technology the new works and share first-hand accounts TH 325: Playwriting ------of their collaboration with the composer Readings in bringing to life the Five Bagatelles. The Journey of MillikinCreates Pilling Chapel ------10:00 am-11:00 am SH303 1:30 pm-2:00 pm The Art of Interpretation Presenter(s): Wil Barden, Tyler Bowlin, Presenter(s): PMC110 11:00 am-11:30 am Chris Cunningham, Bailey Guinn, Sara Lawson, Kathryn Franklin Sophie Kibiger, Mel Kumrow, Cori Lang, Faculty Sponsor(s): Presenter(s): Samuel Laro, Kirby Lorig, Annie Magan, Jessa Wilcoxen Becca Husar Ryan Ogden, Hannah Ottenfeld, Rachel Pevehouse, Kendra Steele, Abstract/Description: Faculty Sponsor(s): Antonio Verdera MillikinCreates was started in the fall of Amy Catron 2016. The original purpose was to promote Abstract/Description: Faculty Sponsor(s): and share online stories of students, Through the research of Bach’s Cello Suites, and a Dr. Tom Robson faculty, alumni and in the industry doing contemporary cello piece titled, “Julie-O” by Mark Abstract/Description: performance learning in innovation, Summers, I will explore the art of interpretation Students from the TH 325: Playwriting technology, and creativity. In the fall of and its influence on music throughout history and class will present public readings of their 2018, work began to transform today. The line between compositional integrity works from this semester. Each reading MillikinCreates into a student-run media and the artistic freedom to stray from the notated will be followed by a short guided firm completing jobs for clients using arts music is blurred when time, instrumentation, feedback session, providing audience technology. As of the spring 2019, the firm skill-level, and personal style become an element members an opportunity to engage in is up and running. The student staff want of the performance. As a musician, we must the same work the students do in class to share their process, as well as tips and determine the boundaries that we are willing to every day. advice for making a venture/company. push or obey when performing a composition.

P.13 Investigations in ABLE Costume History Albert Taylor Theatre SH320 3:00 pm-3:30 pm 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Presenter(s): Presenter(s): Levi (Jacob) Ehrmantraut, Mary Heyl, Samson Callear, Crystal Claros, Kathleen Mitchell Hannah Deaton, Brody Elder, Roberto Graff, Faculty Sponsor(s): Audrey Murphy, Blake Murphy, Sean Morrissey Katelynn Watkins Abstract/Description: Faculty Sponsor(s): This collection of dance pieces explores how Jana Henry Funderburk society looks at disability and how dance can Abstract/Description: be used to empower individuals that may be Students of costume history will present considered less "able" than the majority of their research projects- interpreting clothing the population. from portraits, creating video essays, and ------spotting reoccurring trends in fashion. Repetition is the Mother ------of Skill: A Play Reflecting on ACDA SH320 SH320 3:30pm-4:00 pm 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Presenter(s): Presenter(s): McKena Silva Jordan Frederick, Cassidy Burroughs, Levi Faculty Sponsor(s): Ehrmantraut, Katie Czjaikowski, Cortez Dr. Michael Hartsock Emerson, Olivia Tharpe, Colton Colbert Bailey Frees, Bryce Bayer, Collin Bradley, Abstract/Description: Jaylen Rick, Nathan Bonsall, JMS project—outlines completion of my play Micky McNaughton, Josie Hand, Lizzie Napier for my James Millikin Honors Project, I have two actors presenting a 4 minute read along Faculty Sponsor(s): with my presentation. Angie Miller Abstract/Description: Students will share experiences that result from their attendance at this year's regional conference of the American College Dance Association. ------Levels and Layouts: Assessing the Impact on Dimension in Dance Performance SH320 2:30 pm-3:00 pm Presenter(s): Isabela Karwatowicz Faculty Sponsor(s): Angela Miller Abstract/Description: Ever wondered what a dance or a scene would look like from the ceiling? In this discussion of research, Bela Karwatowicz will explore the impact of where one views a piece of art affects the viewer's interpretation.

P.14 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

P.15 College of Professional Studies

Best Practices Informed by Scholarship

In the College of Professional Studies, we value the development of professionals who engage in active learning while acquiring knowledge. We believe there is no better example of active learning than an individual’s engagement in scholarly endeavors. Scholarly engagement improves the body of knowledge of the professional. Scholarly engagement advances the application of theoretical concepts to practiced performance. Scholarly engagement supports the development of partnerships within communities. Scholarly engagement shapes the future of the professions in which we practice.

We celebrate scholarly engagement when ESS students investigate concussive sports' injuries and use that knowledge to improve the overall health of athletes in rural communities. We celebrate scholarly engagement when SOE students complete comprehensive research based upon observations of students in their learning environments. We celebrate scholarly engagement when undergraduate SON students use translational research to improve best practice in the clinical arenas. We celebrate scholarly engagement when the SON graduate students design final projects which pair inquiry and evidence-based practice with focused residencies to improve patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives.

DR. DEBORAH SLAYTON, DEAN COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

P.16 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Contemporary Issues of Education Education in the U.S. Nursing ------SH303 ------Innovative Strategies in the New 10:30 am-11:30 am Implementing an Enhanced Paradigm of Math Instruction Presenter(s): Recovery After Surgery Protocol Destiney Dickson, Megan Garrison, in Colorectal Patients SH303 Evan Miller 8:00 am-9:30 am LTSC108 Faculty Sponsor(s): 8:00 am-8:30 am Presenter(s): Dr. Hee Young Choi Dalton Collins, Destiney Dickson, Presenter(s): Abstract/Description: Kira Dickson, Kelsey Farmer, Brandi Dawson Bailey Gowin, Hannah Gruen, Through the course, ED 209 Foundations Faculty Sponsor(s): Taylor Hartman, Annissa Hintt, of Bilingual Education, students studied Dr. Sheila Jesek-Hale Shelby Kaufman, Adrianna Laskowski, a growing population of linguistically and Evan Miller, Lorilynn Pumphrey, culturally diverse students in U.S. schools Abstract/Description: Kaitlyn Wilkins, Amie Williams and explored ways to meet their linguistic A retrospective chart audit of patient that and educational needs. In this project, had colorectal surgery. The audit involves Faculty Sponsor(s): students conducted research investigating recording the temperatures every 15 minutes Dr. Denice Love aspects of bilingual education within the with the use of a standardized temperature Abstract/Description: sociopolitical context of the United States. monitoring device. These patients also have This group of junior education majors will They analyze social structures through warmed intravenous fluids and a bair hugger present on the results of their research the use of discipline-appropriate sources to help keep them warm. into the most innovative math strategies and reflect on their responsibilities ------that are currently shaping the state of math as teacher candidates, educators, and instruction. democratic citizens in the United States. Implementation of Anesthesia ------Specific Student Intern Setup Tool (ASSIST) Into a Nurse Conducting Case Studies Reading and the Brain Anesthesia Program in Child Development: SH303 One Child at a Time 11:30 am-12:00 pm LTSC108 8:30 am-9:00 am SH303 Presenter(s): 9:30 am-10:30 am Taylor Hartman Presenter(s): Nicholas Halford Presenter(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Maggie Baltz, Sarah Bingenheimer, Dr. Ngozi Onuora Faculty Sponsor(s): Gabby Coulthard, Destiny Dickson, Dr. Sheila Jesek-Hale Abstract/Description: Anna Gambol, Kyla Gee, Taylor George, This presentation explores the effects of Abstract/Description: Bre Johnson, Destiny Musick, reading on the brain, and it examines the Student anesthesia interns lack knowledge Morgan Wendt, Amie Williams ways in which neurological issues can and understanding of the details that Faculty Sponsor(s): impact reading development. Special contribute to complete operating room setup Dr. Georgette Page emphasis will be on implications for when initially entering clinical practice. teaching and learning in the elementary A lack of experience contributes to an Abstract/Description: classroom. increase in the frequency of incomplete This group is composed of early childhood operating room setups. Incomplete room and elementary education majors, who will setup is correlated with a decrease in report significant findings from an aspect patient safety and increases the risk of of their case study (Embedded Signature patient morbidity or mortality. The project Assessment), a major course requirement coordinator developed and implemented for ED 200/ED 232, Human/Child the Anesthesia Specific Student Intern Setup Development. The panel discussion will Tool into a nurse anesthesia program and address specific developmental, individual, evaluated the outcome. and cultural characteristics of children.

P.17 Effective Patient Education in Evaluating the Effectiveness for PONV risk assessments and selection of antiemetic therapy. However, the facility had the Emergency Department of Current Practice in Preventing Post-Operative not yet completed a systematic assessment LTSC108 to determine if patients at high-risk for PONV 9:30 am-10:00 am Nausea and Vomiting are receiving appropriate and effective Presenter(s): LTSC108 prophylactic antiemetic therapy. To determine Amie Bauer 10:00 am-10:30 am if patients found to be at high-risk for PONV are continuing to experience PONV despite Faculty Sponsor(s): Presenter(s): current preemptive antiemetic treatments Dr. Elizabeth Gephart Amanda Durbin preoperatively and intraoperatively, a chart Abstract/Description: Faculty Sponsor(s): audit was performed. The audit determined if The environment of the emergency Dr. Elizabeth Gephart patients at high-risk were needing additional medications post-operatively and if additional department is typically loud and Abstract/Description: recommendations for improvement needed disruptive. The emergency nurse is Postoperative nausea and vomiting to be made based on CMS guidelines. Ensuring focused on saving and stabilizing the (PONV) delays a patient’s return to patients are receiving appropriate and patient, which could leave little time for normal function, raises health care costs, effective prophylactic antiemetic treatment effective patient education. The lack of and results in a lower degree of patient is necessary to promote high quality care, efficient and effective patient education satisfaction. The numerous adverse leading to improved patient outcomes. is causing repeated emergency room outcomes of PONV has resulted in visits and hospital admissions leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ------to an increase in cost and poor patient Services (CMS) identifying PONV Characteristics of Patients Who outcomes. Patient education continues prevention as an important patient to be a core component in the practice of centered outcome of anesthesia care. It is Self-Manage Chronic Illness: nursing. The purpose of this project is to recommended that in order to reduce the Questions for Patient Discharge review the current evidence relating to occurrence of PONV, patients undergoing patient and family education in the LTSC108 general anesthesia should receive a PONV 10:30 am-11:00 am emergency department, because patient risk assessment and receive preemptive outcomes are being negatively affected. combination therapy based upon their Presenter(s): The goal is to identify gaps in the literature score (AMA, 2015). Ekaterini Pliakos and include evidence-based Faculty Sponsor(s): recommendations to implement into the A central Illinois hospital is currently Dr. Jo Carter current nursing practice. utilizing the guidelines outlined by CMS

P.18 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Abstract/Description: Abstract/Description: in a complicated process. Therefore, A review of literature has found the most This presentation will examine current the need to address postoperative pain common characteristics that patients have definitions of reflective practice in order management following CTR requires who can properly self-manage their chronic to determine a working definition that the development of an evidence-based illness. Based off of the findings, a directly relates to nursing education. practice protocol to enhance patients questionnaire was created for nurses to use Impacts of reflective practice on nursing recovery, minimize opioid misuse, and so they are able to quickly determine if their student outcomes will be explored. subsequently decrease healthcare costs. patient can self-manage their hypertension. Graham Gibbs' Reflective Cycle will be ------The questionnaire was piloted on an used to demonstrate reflective practice. inpatient unit at Decatur Memorial Hospital Finally, recommendations for the Scholarly Teaching and the results will be presented. implementation of reflective practice Presentation: Crisis and in a nursing education setting will be ------Disaster in the Context of discussed. By the end of this presentation, Psychiatric Nursing Best Practices for New Graduate learners will be able to define reflective Education Nurse Residency Programs practice as it applies to nursing, identify positive outcomes in student performance LTSC108 LTSC108 that result from reflective practice, and 11:00 am-11:30 am 3:00 pm-4:00 pm apply Gibbs' Reflective Cycle to their own Presenter(s): Presenter(s): practice situations. Molly Quigley Haley Thorpe ------Faculty Sponsor(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Development of a Clinical Dr. Elizabeth Gephart Dr. Jo Carter Protocol to Address Abstract/Description: Abstract/Description: Postoperative Pain Following This presentation explores crisis theory New graduate nurses comprise 10% of an in the context of psychiatric nursing organization's nursing staff (Hopkins & Carpal Tunnel Release education, providing an educational Bromley, 2016). New graduates are faced Surgical Procedures foundation for the nursing process of with the challenge of transitioning to LTSC108 a patient in crisis. Impacts developing practice from the classroom setting. Nurse 1:30 pm-2:00 pm from the different types and phases residency programs are designed to provide of crisis will be investigated. Nursing new graduate nurses with a resource in their Presenter(s): interventions for crisis will be assessed. first year of practice. An integrative review Evelyn Mitchell Lastly, psychiatric nursing contributions of the literature was conducted to analyze Faculty Sponsor(s): during a disaster will be analyzed. By the components of nurse residency programs Dr. Mary Jane Linton conclusion of the presentation, the associated with their respective outcomes. Abstract/Description: learners will have the ability to use crisis The implementation of a nurse residency Postoperative pain control following theory, to assess the types and phases program provides the new graduate nurse carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery is a of crisis, aiding in the development of with support, education, and clinical skills complex problem that impacts patient constructive nursing interventions for a required of a registered nurse. Proposed satisfaction, outcomes, and safety. Each patient, and understand the nursing role analysis of this literature review will be year, over 400,000 patients undergo during a disaster. presented. CTR surgical procedures, representing

------a significant social burden and expense

Defining and Teaching Reflective to the United States. Inadequate management of postoperative pain Practice in Nursing Education following CTR results in the challenging LTSC108 process of seeking to relieve patients 1:00 pm-1:30 pm pain adequately. Opioids are the most potent pain relief medications used to Presenter(s): control postoperative pain. The current Sarah Lang opioid crisis coupled with the emphasis Faculty Sponsor(s): on providing aggressive and effective Dr. Pam Lindsey postoperative pain relief has resulted

P.19 Tabor School of Business

Discover. Innovate. Practice.

In Tabor, students engage in scholarship not only through research, but through putting their ideas and discoveries into practice. They may build a new venture or solve a complex business problem for a client. We believe competing will give sstudents the confidence they need to succeed. Today you'll see why as students from a variety of majors across campus compete for cash prizes in the Idea-to-Incubator Competition where their “pitches” will be judged by entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Or, watch our newest Tabor students compete for prizes in the Freshmen Business Plan Competition. If you can’t fit in either of these events, perhaps you would like to see what students are doing in the new student-run ventures Blue Brew and MU Performance Consulting. Whatever you choose, I think you will be impressed by the capabilities of our Millikin students! This is a fantastic way to lift up and celebrate their good works.

DR. NAJIBA BENABESS, DEAN TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

P.20 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Abstract/Description: Information Entrepreneurship Celebrating High School Innovators is a state------wide competition presented in partnership Systems by Millikin University, Illinois State University, Blue Brew and Pontiac Township High School. The ------SCO207 competition identifies, fosters, and celebrates MU Performance Consulting 11:30 am-12:00 pm exceptional innovations in: Arts, Media & Semi-Annual Stakeholders Literature, Business Entrepreneurship, Presenter(s): Meeting Health & Nutrition, Social Entrepreneurship, Reese Crawford, Taylor Isaia, Lauren Jones, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. SCO207 Courtney Brady, Mari Couri, The top 30 innovations will compete today 9:00 am-10:00 am George Jimmerson, Alexzander Clark, for five $1,000 cash prizes and scholarships Loren Agee Presenter(s): to both universities. Innovations will Mikayla Krieger, Jack Morgan, Alex Pratt, Faculty Sponsor(s): be displayed in the first floor of West Greg Schwoeppe, Seth Hansen, Julie Shields Towne building (1099 W. Wood Street). Madeline Holland, Ryan Sikora, Abstract/Description: ------Zechariah Burrus, Gabriel Gil, Blue Brew will be speaking about the 2019 Freshman Business Benjamin Maynard, Paul Smith, company progress, each individual team's

Jordan Williams,Julia Zmucki work, and what the students have learned Plan Competition Faculty Sponsor(s): through this class so far. We will have a SCO207 RJ Podeschi PowerPoint for this event showcasing 10:00 am-11:30 am our progress and allowing time at the Abstract/Description: Presenter(s): end for anyone to ask questions. MU Performance Consulting is an The Rec information systems-focused, yet ------Collin Schlapper, Austin Catton, multidisciplinary student-run venture. Kameryn Kuntu, Seth Germann, Jon Kuebler Students work with clients in the Tabor School University Mart community and on campus to design Aubrey Stanton, Aly Armstrong, and deliver technical solutions to of Business Christian Chandler, Cole Lewis, Jess Gillam business problems. Student consultants will provide summaries of recent ------Faculty Sponsor(s): technical and business projects, financial Celebrating High Dr. Mark Munoz, Dr. Yuhan (Jane) Hua statements, and make forward looking School Innovators Abstract/Description: statements related to strategy. In Select teams of freshman from the fall addition, this presentation serves as the West Towne (1099 W. Wood St.) 2018 BU100 Business Creation course semester update to the advisory board. 8:00 am-2:30 pm present the business plans they created Presenter(s): and compete for up to $4,000 in State of Illinois High School Semi-Finalists international immersion scholarships. Faculty Sponsor(s): Julie Shields

P.21 CRITICAL STORYTELLING CRITICAL STORYTELLING Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times Undergraduates Share Their Stories of Struggle Carmella J. Braniger and Kaytlin M. Jacoby (Eds.)

Critical stories are more than just anecdotes or tales. They are narratives that raconter, or recount, the author’s own experiences, situating them in broader cultural contexts. Critical Storytelling in Just as the autoethnographer situates the self in relation to the “others” of which the self is both a part and from which it is distinct, the critical storyteller situates his or her story of conflict in relation to the broader reality from which the conflict arises. The Millennial Times key is the reality that is being related and the perspective from which it is being shared. In Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times, marginalized, excluded, and oppressed people share insights from their liminality and help readers learn from their perspectives and Undergraduates Share Their experiences. Examples of stories in this volume range from undergraduate perspectives on fijinancial aid for college students, to narratives on fijirst-hand police brutality, to Stories of Struggle heartbreaking tales about addiction, bullying, and the child sex trade in Cambodia. Undergraduate authors relate their stories and pose important questions to the reader about inciting change for the future. Follow along in their journeys and learn what you can do to make a change in your own reality. “For students to have a say in the world in which they live is a necessity. They give voice to specifijic challenges and hopes imposed or otherwise overlooked by those to whom

we (too often uncritically) depend upon to narrate the world on our behalf. Future Carmella J. Braniger and Kaytlin M. Jacoby (Eds.) generations will look to stories of the past to help make sense of the world they’ve EDITED BY inherited. The contributors to Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times offfer some critical insights to such a project that will be invaluable in the work of describing our Carmella J. Braniger and “now” then. These undergraduates – by sharing their stories of struggle with identity, university demands, and how to cope – expertly take up the incredibly important work Kaytlin M. Jacoby of telling their own rather than waiting for their stories to be told and, in the process, making history ....” – A. D. Carson, Assistant Professor of Hip Hop and the Global South, University of Virginia

Carmella J. Braniger, Ph.D. (2003), Oklahoma State University, is Associate Professor of English at Millikin University. She has published poems and critical stories, including a story in Critical Storytelling in Uncritical Times (Sense, 2017), for which she served as editor. Kaytlin M. Jacoby has published poetry and academic writing in the literary journal Collage at Millikin University, where she is a senior undergraduate writing major. She edits for Rhetoric Review, as well as BURST, a Millikin magazine.

ISBN 978-90-04-39646-3 P.22

ISSN 2590-0099 CSTO 1

Spine <8 mm> CRITICAL STORYTELLING CRITICAL STORYTELLING 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | CRITICAL STORYTELLING Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times Undergraduates Share Their Stories of Struggle Carmella J. Braniger and Kaytlin M. Jacoby (Eds.) Critical Stories from Marginalized Critical stories are more than just anecdotes or tales. They are narratives that raconter, Voices: A Collaborative Classroom or recount, the author’s own experiences, situating them in broader cultural contexts. Critical Storytelling in Critical Project Turned Book Series Just as the autoethnographer situates the self in relation to the “others” of which the SH317 3:00 pm-4:30 pm self is both a part and from which it is distinct, the critical storyteller situates his or her Presenter(s): story of conflict in relation to the broader reality from which the conflict arises. The Millennial Times Storytelling Kaytlin Jacoby, Alexsenia Ralat, Dean Larrick, key is the reality that is being related and the perspective from which it is being shared. Rebekah Icenesse, Kathryn Coffey, Megan Batty, Kaia Ball, Jacquelyn Spence, In Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times, marginalized, excluded, and oppressed people Laura Nearing, Amanda Minetti share insights from their liminality and help readers learn from their perspectives and Faculty Sponsor(s): Undergraduates Share Their in Millennial Dr. Carmella Braniger experiences. Examples of stories in this volume range from undergraduate perspectives Abstract/Description: on fijinancial aid for college students, to narratives on fijirst-hand police brutality, to Stories of Struggle This panel will present the English heartbreaking tales about addiction, bullying, and the child sex trade in Cambodia. Times Department's Critical Storytelling project, which started with a Performance Learning Undergraduate authors relate their stories and pose important questions to the reader Grant and has grown from several published about inciting change for the future. Follow along in their journeys and learn what you volumes into an entire series with an A collection of essays international publisher. From graduate can do to make a change in your own reality. students in urban settings to high school and from Millikin students college students taking courses at a small “For students to have a say in the world in which they live is a necessity. They give voice comprehensive university, to inmates at a to specifijic challenges and hopes imposed or otherwise overlooked by those to whom Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times gathers outstanding essays of undergraduate female correctional facility, we have been writers at Millikin University for publication and release into the academic teaching students across the midwest to write

we (too often uncritically) depend upon to narrate the world on our behalf. Future Carmella J. Braniger and Kaytlin M. Jacoby (Eds.) EDITED BY community by international publisher Brill/Sense, one of the fastest growing and publish their critical stories. Millikin generations will look to stories of the past to help make sense of the world they’ve publishers of books in Educational Research and related fields. This publishing student speakers will read their own stories project originated with a two-year PLEG (Performance Learning Enhancement either already published or forthcoming in inherited. The contributors to Critical Storytelling in Millennial Times offfer some the next volume and discuss their roles as Grant), a grant which supported innovative curriculum and teaching contributions critical insights to such a project that will be invaluable in the work of describing our Carmella J. Braniger and editors for the project. to university-wide Performance Learning. The Critical Storytelling project fosters a “now” then. These undergraduates – by sharing their stories of struggle with identity, classroom environment where students do the discipline, meaning peers motivate university demands, and how to cope – expertly take up the incredibly important work Kaytlin M. Jacoby peers to create high-quality work, improve writing and editing skills, and inspire student leadership. The end result is an undergraduate student produced volume of telling their own rather than waiting for their stories to be told and, in the process, of essays exploring the struggles of millennials in higher education. making history ....” – A. D. Carson, Assistant Professor of Hip Hop and the Global Come to our 2019 COS panel to hear about Critical Storytelling’s new developments South, University of Virginia with the Decatur Correctional Center for Women, celebrate our second year of publication, and hear from a panel of featured writers and editors who will discuss Carmella J. Braniger, Ph.D. (2003), Oklahoma State University, is Associate Professor of their first-hand experiences with Critical Storytelling. English at Millikin University. She has published poems and critical stories, including a story in Critical Storytelling in Uncritical Times (Sense, 2017), for which she served as editor. Kaytlin M. Jacoby has published poetry and academic writing in the literary journal Collage at Millikin University, where she is a senior undergraduate writing major. She edits for Rhetoric Review, as well as BURST, a Millikin magazine.

ISBN 978-90-04-39646-3 P.23

ISSN 2590-0099 CSTO 1

Spine <8 mm> The Millikin Medal for Excellence in Young Staley Adult Literature SH317 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Presenter(s): Library Aiyana Davis, Bella Hernandez, Marissa King, Alexia McDermott, Destiny Musick, Teressa Naples, Rachel Roberts Faculty Sponsor(s): Rachel Bicicchi, Amanda Pippitt, Karly Grice The Millikin Medal for Excellence Abstract/Description: This year's presentation will cover our in Young Adult Literature activities in year four as the Millikin Medal continues to grow and evolve. We'll talk about the process of choosing a winner, as well as Now in its fourth year, the Millikin Medal for Excellence in Young Adult how the group facilitates critical thinking, Literature brings together future educators, journalists, writers, historians, collaboration, and exposure to diverse and librarians to organize, present, and sustain a literary award. The authors and titles. Finally, we'll announce judging panel, made up of Millikin faculty and students, evaluates works this year's winner and honor book(s) of literature aimed at young adults (defined by the founding members as literature aimed at high school and college-aged readers), evaluates nominated titles, all of which were published during the previous academic year, on a variety of factors related to diversity, inclusion, and literary merit.

This year’s presentation will cover our activities in year four as we continue to grow the medal. We'll talk about how we narrowed from the original list of submissions to the long list, the short list, and ultimately the winner. Students will also focus on about how the group facilitates critical thinking, collaboration, and exposure to diverse authors and titles. Finally, we will announce this year’s winner and honor book(s).

P.24 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | STALEY LIBRARY

P.25 Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program

The Long-Vanderburg (LV) Scholars Program honors the first two African American graduates of Millikin University, Fred Long and Marian Vanderburg. In 2010, under the leadership of 1975 Millikin University alumnus and former CEO and Executive Chairman of Caterpillar Inc., Doug Oberhelman, the program received a generous gift from Caterpillar, Inc. and was renamed the Long-Vanderburg Caterpillar Scholars Program.

The Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program is an honors program that provides historically underrepresented students and those committed to social justice and diversity & inclusion, with the opportunity to uphold and contribute to the legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and service at Millikin University. Scholastic Achievement, Civic Responsibility, Leadership and Educational Advancement are emphasized through a four-year program offering both curricular and co-curricular activities.

During Celebrations of Scholarship, Freshman through Senior Long-Vanderburg Scholars will present original research that explores their position in society, their ever-growing leadership models, their professional creeds, and also their development as citizen-scholars. Join them as they showcase what it means to be Long- Vanderburg Scholars at Millikin University!

P.26 2019 CELEBRATIONS2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP OF SCHOLARSHIP | LONG-VANDERBURG | COLLEGE SCHOLARSOF ARTS & PROGRAMSCIENCES

Achieving effectively your Abstract/Description: Long- Personal and Professional Goals Everyday, we step into the world with dreams, ambitions and goals to make SH420 lasting change that is positive, productive Vanderburg 10:30 am-12:00 pm and unique. Giving thought to who we are, Presenter(s): what type of leadership we provide and Scholars Alicia Cunningham, Delphine Iragena, whether or not we are growing is placed Heidy Perales, Cody Rodas, on the back burner when in fact it should Program Noah Villarreal, Caleb Williams be priority. Why? Because if we are not our genuine selves, we cannot expect Faculty Sponsor(s): ------others to be that which we are not. Dr. Paul Toure LV First-Year Research and Within our presentations, we will explore Abstract/Description: who we are, which leadership style(s) we Exploration Presentations All of us have various purposes in life. have found to be successful, and provide our We want to accomplish different goals for SH420 understanding of what it takes to be great ourselves, have nurtured relationships, 8:00 am-10:30 am leaders by being "the real, genuine me." serve, and contribute to society. And yet, we Presenter(s): struggle to secure enough time and energy ------Alex Kennedy, Christina Hoving, we need to set aside to reach these goals. Amaya Coleman, Charlize Pate, Personal Leadership Philosophy: Throughout their studies here at Millikin Emily Lopez, Nico Mho, Erica Reyes, University, these LV Seniors have strived A video presentation Oluwafunke Odufuwa, Shelby Jones, to learn how to prepare themselves in SH420 Trevor Greenwood acquiring the specific habits and principles 2:00 pm-4:30 pm Faculty Sponsor(s): that have allow them to achieve their Presenter(s): Dr. Vicky Gilpin personal, academic, and professional goals. JaCarla Anderson, Taylor Bailey, The intention of these presentations is to Abstract/Description: Alphonso Echols, Kiara Fultz, Alex show how these LV scholars have achieved The first-year LV students will present Herrera, Diana Juarez, Rubi Rodriguez, their overall personal and academic goals. their individual analyses of selected Johnathen Sumler, Kimberly Tejada representations of identity in popular ------Faculty Sponsor(s): culture, what those representations Genuine Leadership in an Dr. Kimberly Mungaray could mean in light of social justice and Ever-Changing World personal understanding, and incorporate Abstract/Description: concepts of identity and self-reflection SH422 LV students will present their personal as LV scholars in regard to leadership, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm leadership philosophies through a creative historical understanding of diversity and video presentation. These videos will present Presenter(s): culture, and extension of social justice. each student's philosophy of leading in and Maggie Baltz, Kailani Bartley, David Bruns, through a complex and diverse world. Zac Cary, Patrick Karangwa, Sophie Kibiger, Mackenzie Kiewitt, Montana Malmen, Patrick Maloney, Marissa Martinez, Alida Mugisha, Stella Mutoni, Saamia Salik, Selena Smail, Haley Vemmer, Nina Wagner, Kawai'ol Wong Faculty Sponsor(s): Maire Foxx

P.27 Poster Symposium 1:00-3:00 PM

The 26th Annual Millikin University Celebrations of Scholarship Poster Symposium In Honor of Judith and Dr. G. Richard Locke

Millikin’s Poster Symposium celebrates the spirit of student-faculty Performance Learning. This annual event was developed by the Office of the Provost to provide students the opportunity to share their scholarly activities, practice critical communication skills, and engage in meaningful research. Poster Symposium judges, selected from Millikin retirees, alumni and friends, represent a host of scientific careers and employers, including: Akorn Pharmaceuticals, Apex Network Physical Therapy, Archer Daniels Midland Co., Baxter International Inc., Cancer Care Specialists of Central IL, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur Judith Locke & Public Schools, Dove, Inc., EPL Bio-Analytical, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Illinois Raptor G. Richard Locke, M.D. Center, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals, Midwest Sight Foundation, Precision Biomarker To learn more about The Judith and G. Resources, Sanitary District of Decatur, and the State of Illinois. Richard Locke Undergraduate Research Poster Awards and how to make a In 1994, Judith “Judy” and the late G. Richard “Dick” Locke, M.D., began providing financial donation to the fund, please visit bit.ly/ support for the Poster Symposium. In celebration of the Locke family’s longstanding support poster-awards or contact Kim Holman of Millikin, the University seeks to establish an endowed fund for The Judith and G. Richard Mangan ’96, director of corporate and Locke Undergraduate Research Poster Awards. Mrs. Locke has provided a seed gift to create foundation relations, at 217.420.6658 the fund. With your monetary collaboration, we will grow this endowment fund to provide or [email protected]. prizes for notable, high-caliber undergraduate research projects.

P.28 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | 26TH ANNUAL POSTER SYMPOSIUM

1 2 3 HABITUATION AND THE EFFECT OF THE REMOVAL AGGLUTININ-LIKE SEQUENCE DISHABITUATION TO A OF SHORT OPEN READING GENES IN MEYEROZYMA VIBRATIONAL STIMULUS FRAME 19 ON THE GROWTH OF GUILLIERMONDII IN THE EARTHWORM, SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE Biology LUMBRICUS TERRESTRIS IN THE PRESENCE OF QUININE (ANNELIDA: LUMBRICIDAE) Author(s): Biology Allyson Isenhower, Soon-Hwan Oh, Biology Author(s): Lois Hoyer, Dr. Laura Zimmerman, Author(s): Rachel Fox, Dr. Jenna Smith Faculty Sponsor(s): Jessica Goeckner, Dr. Marianne Robertson Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Laura Zimmerman Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Jenna Smith Millikin University and University of Dr. Marianne Robertson Millikin University Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Millikin University Abstract/Description: Abstract/Description: ALS genes are important to understand Abstract/Description: Sequences of DNA that have a possibility because of their cell adhesion function. Although they are a prominent species of being translated are open reading Cell adhesion plays an important role in in the ecosystem, little research has been frames. These open reading frames are many interactions as well as pathogenesis. conducted on the memory and learning transcribed into messenger RNA which is Meyerozyma (Candida) guilliermondii is abilities of Lumbricus terrestris despite then translated into proteins. The proteins a species in the CTG clade that possesses plentiful studies addressing learning in other go on to provide function throughout the ALS genes. Although M. guilliermondii has invertebrate species. Habituation, a form of cell. Short open reading frames (sORFs) a variety of uses, it is clinically relevant non-associative learning, is the diminishing were once overlooked by the scientific opportunistic pathogen. Knowing the of a physiological response to a frequently community due to their small size. Recently, sequences of the ALS genes is critical to repeated neutral stimulus. Dishabituation is researchers have utilized various methods understanding how M. guilliermondii adheres the subsequent recovery of the response as to determine significance and function for to surfaces. DNA sequencing techniques such the interval between stimuli lengthens. To some. The goal of this experimental research as Oxford Nanopore, Illumina sequencing, examine habituation, we exposed control was to investigate a possible function for a and Sanger sequencing were utilized in this earthworms (n = 24) to a vibrational stimulus new yeast sORF, sORF-19. A wildtype strain study. Various bioinformatics websites were of 6 Hertz twice for 10 sec, separated by an of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and a used to analyze the BLAST results, translate interval of 30 min. We exposed experimental strain of the same yeast with the sORF-19 sequences, and read sequencing files. Oxford earthworms (n = 24) to the same vibrational removed were tested for their growth in Nanopore and Illumina sequencing was used stimulus for 10 seconds over the course of the presence of quinine, an antimalarial to create a genome for M. guilliermondii. A 10 trials separated by 2 min. intervals. For drug. It was hypothesized that a strain of BLAST search yielded five results, but two experimental earthworms that habituated, S. cerevisiae with sORF-19 removed would "hits" were fragments of the same gene. we ran 15 subsequent trials with the show a larger amount of growth measured PCR was performed to determine the size intervals doubled in length after each trial in colony number, colony size, and growth of the different gene regions (N-terminal, to examine dishabituation. We began timing rate when in the presence of quinine than tandem repeats, C-terminal) and to use as a each interval after responses ceased. For the wildtype strain. Yeast spot assays and sequencing template. There were four total each trial, we recorded presence versus growth curves were used to collect data ALS genes in M. guilliermondii. Mg1, Mg2, absence of a response to the neutral tactile in the presence of 0%, 2.5%, 3.75%, and 5% and Mg3 were typical ALS genes. The 5' end stimulus, as well as the duration of each quinine to determine any effects of the of Mg4 fit the criteria for an ALS gene, but response. We will analyze data using a sORF-19 deletion. Significant differences in the rest of the gene more closely resembled paired t-test (control group) and a repeated survival were found in the quinine treatment a different unknown gene family. The measures ANOVA (experimental group). for colonies of both the wildtype and sORF- tandem repeat region of the genes proved Our data analysis should indicate whether 19 deletion yeast strains, and in colony size of difficult to sequence completely. However, L. terrestris is capable of non-associative the wildtype strain in quinine. Although the the combination of Oxford Nanopore and learning in response to a neutral stimulus initial hypothesis was not fully supported, Illumina sequencing provided a more and how long it is able to retain this there was evidence found that showed the accurate assembly of the genome than memory before subsequent recovery of the deletion of sORF-19 may have an effect on what was available on NCBI. With the more response. The earthworm L. terrestris might quinine resistance in yeast. accurate sequence, gene expression, gene be an inexpensive and simple model for manipulation, and drug development can be demonstrating neural bases of learning. investigated.

P.29 4 5 6 DETECTION OF WEST NILE SEROPREVALENCE OF EFFECTS OF CYPERMETHRIN VIRUS IN CLINIC-ADMITTED LYME DISEASE (BORRELIA ON NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, RAPTOR SPECIES IN BURGDORFERI) IN BIRDS DEVELOPMENT, AND BEHAVIOR CENTRAL ILLINOIS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS OF CUBAN TREEFROG Biology Biology TADPOLES (OSTEOPILUS SEPTENTRIONALIS) Author(s): Author(s): Owen Pulver, Jane Seitz, Jacques Nuzzo, Logan Bader, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Biology Dr. Travis Wilcoxen, Faculty Sponsor(s): Author(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Jacquelyn Spence, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Millikin University Faculty Sponsor(s): Millikin University and Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Abstract/Description: Illinois Raptor Center Many zoonotic diseases, such as Lyme Millikin University Abstract/Description: disease, can be transmitted from wildlife Abstract/Description: West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus that hosts and vectors to other populations Cypermethrin is a pesticide designed to is commonly found in avian species in of wildlife and even human populations disrupt the nervous system of invertebrates, the Midwestern United States. WNV in some circumstances. While many though vertebrates may also be affected. commonly follows a bird-mosquito-bird studies of seroprevalence of Lyme We exposed Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus transmission pattern, with birds serving disease in avian communities remain septentrionalis) tadpoles to cypermethrin as amplifying hosts, or reservoirs, for the largely descriptive, this study aims to gain at two different doses and measured pathogen. We analyzed plasma samples an understanding of which bird species neurophysiological and behavioral from raptor species that were admitted have developed immunoglobulins to the differences among groups. Tadpoles exposed to a rehabilitation clinic in Central Illinois causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia to cypermethrin were found to be smaller, for two types of antibodies against WNV burgdorferi. The objective of this study less developed, and hyperactive compared to using an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent was to analyze the seroprevalence of B. a control group, despite showing no signs of Assay (ELISA). In all, eight different burgdorferi in birds that were admitted altered acetylcholinesterase levels. Overall, raptor species were tested. From our to the Illinois Raptor Center in Decatur, our results demonstrate that cypermethrin survey, we found that Great-Horned Illinois as well as songbirds captured is a stressor for these animals even though it Owls (Bubo virginianus) had the highest from the wild. We hypothesized that may not have direct impacts on the nervous seroprevalence (38.6%) and Turkey birds that forage on the ground in grassy system. Vultures (Cathartes aura) had the lowest areas would possess the most elevated seroprevalence (14.3%) for IgY antibodies. levels of IgY and IgM antibodies against ------The highest seroprevalence for IgM B. burgdorferi. We determined from our antibodies was for American Kestrels study that our specific enzyme-linked (Falco sparvarius) with 27.6% and the immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and 7 lowest was Great-Horned Owls with 0.0%. associated secondary antibodies are able HABITUATION AND We also saw a pattern of WNV positive to detect the presence of IgY and IgM cases among seasons that mirrored the antibodies to the causative agent of Lyme DISHABITUATION TO A pattern of mosquito activity in Central disease, B. burgdorferi, based on the ratio VISUAL STIMULUS BY Illinois. Many of the species-specific of antibodies present in assays positive for FRESHWATER GRASS frequencies from our data differed antigen versus assays negative for antigen. SHRIMP PALAEMONETES SP. significantly from those reported in All but six bird species of 19 surveyed with (DECAPODA: PALAEMONIDAE) studies done in Wisconsin and Colorado. a sample size of over five individuals had at least one individuals that possessed Biology antibodies to B. burgdorferi. Overall, we Author(s): found that raptor species typically had Mckinley Carey, Dr. Marianne Robertson a lower percentage of individuals with seroprevalence to Lyme than songbirds, Faculty Sponsor(s): with the exception of the Red-shouldered Dr. Marianne Robertson Hawk and the Northern Harrier. Millikin University Abstract/Description: Habituation, a type of non-associative learning where organisms learn not to respond to a repeated neutral stimulus, has been observed in many crustaceans but

P.30 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | 26TH ANNUAL POSTER SYMPOSIUM has not been examined in grass shrimp. dishabituate to a neutral stimulus. Habituation the adaptive immune response of the Dishabituation is subsequent recovery of is a form of non-associative learning and tadpoles would decrease over time when the lost response as the intervals between where an organism learns not to respond to continually exposed to a stressor. We stimulus presentation increase. We examined a repeated neutral stimulus. Dishabituation tested these hypotheses using two groups the ability of a species of freshwater grass is an indication of memory because it is the of tadpoles. The experimental group shrimp in genus Palaemonetes to habituate subsequent recovery of the response as the was exposed to corticosterone (CORT) and dishabituate to a visual stimulus. For our intervals between stimuli are lengthened to dissolved in ethanol added to their control group (n=18), we conducted two trials the extent that the stimulus is again perceived rearing water and the control group was separated by a 10 minute interval. For our as novel. We exposed tadpoles to a neutral exposed only to ethanol. After six weeks experimental group (n=16), we conducted vibratory stimulus in the form of a burst of of exposure, we collected blood samples, 10 trials, separated by 1.0 minute intervals. air measuring approximately 16.0cm3. We extracted the plasma, and used an in vitro For each trial, we recorded presence versus exposed control tadpoles (n = 25) to two A. hydrophila killing assay to assess innate absence of a response to the neutral tactile trials separated by an interval of 30.0 min. defenses against the pathogen. We then stimulus. To examine dishabituation, we We exposed experimental tadpoles (n = 25) tested adaptive immune responses, with ran subsequent trials on habituated shrimp to 10 trials separated by intervals of 2.0 min. and without the stressor, by exposing with time intervals that doubled in length For each trial, we recorded presence versus tadpoles to CORT and ethanol as before, until a response was produced again. For absence of a response to the tactile stimulus, but also adding small inoculates of the data analysis, we used a paired t-test (control as well as the duration of each response. For pathogen. For this experiment, blood was group), a Friedman's test and a chi-square experimental tadpoles that habituated, we sampled from five tadpoles from each test (experimental group). For the control conducted 10 subsequent trials per tadpole group for six consecutive weeks. Plasma group, there was no significant difference while doubling the interval lengths between from those samples will be analyzed for between trial 1 versus trial 2 in the number each exposure to examine dishabituation. antibody responses to the pathogen. of shrimp that responded to the stimulus. We analyzed results using a paired t-test From our innate immune study, we Experimental shrimp exhibited a significant (control data) and a repeated measures found that the experimental group decrease in the number of individuals that ANOVA (experimental data). Our study should demonstrated a slightly greater pathogen responded to the stimulus over subsequent provide insight into the neural capacity of the killing potential, which was not consistent trials, indicating that habituation occurred. developing frog's brain. Learning and memory with our predictions. Combined, our The shrimp also dishabituated and required studies have been conducted on many results will demonstrate the complex and average of 4.0 minutes for response vertebrates, such as mammals and birds, but interactions of acute and chronic stress recovery. Palaemonetes are exposed to many less is known for Anuran amphibians. on innate and acquired immunity in free- stimuli. Their ability to habituate is adaptive living larval amphibians. ------because it enables them to stimulus filter and preferentially respond to relevant stimuli. ------9 TIME COURSE OF 8 IMMUNOMODULATORY EFFECTS OF STRESS IN NORTHERN EXAMINING NON-ASSOCIATIVE LEOPARD FROG TADPOLES LEARNING AND MEMORY IN AMERICAN BULLFROG Biology TADPOLES, LITHOBATES Author(s): CATESBEIANUS (ANURA: Samuel Billig, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen RANIDAE), VIA HABITUATION Faculty Sponsor(s): AND DISHABITUATION TO A Dr. Travis Wilcoxen VIBRATIONAL STIMULUS Millikin University Biology Abstract/Description: Amphibians serve as an excellent medium for Author(s): analysis of the immune system due to ease Eric Curtis, Dr. Marianne Robertson of caring for them and their susceptibility Faculty Sponsor(s): to environmental stimuli. We examined the Dr. Marianne Robertson innate and acquired ability of the Northern Millikin University Leopard Tadpole (Lithobates pipiens) to mount an immune response to a common Abstract/Description: opportunistic amphibian pathogen, We examined non-associative learning and Aeromonas hydrophila. We hypothesized memory capacity of American bullfrog that the innate defenses against A. hydrophila tadpoles, Lithobates catesbeianus, by would be greater in those not experiencing a analyzing their ability to habituate and stressor. Additionally, we hypothesized that

P.31 Abstract/Description: Plants communicate with the world around 10 them primarily with their root systems. 13 Some plants have the ability to recognize DETERMINATION OF THE their kin via root interactions and choose to EFFECT OF PARTIAL FUNCTIONS OF IDENTIFIED grow cooperatively with them. Plants that are BLINDNESS ON HUNTING SHORT OPEN READING FRAMES genetic strangers grow in competition and BEHAVIOR IN SALTICUS IN SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE differ in their success. Abutilon theophrasti, SCENICUS (ARANEAE: also known as velvetleaf, was planted in Biology SALTICIDAE) IN A treatments of pairs of siblings or strangers CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT Author(s): growing together. The hypothesis of the Jillian Jones, Dr. Jenna Smith study is that A. theophrasti can recognize Biology its kin and would grow cooperatively with Faculty Sponsor(s): Author(s): it, having fewer differences in biomass in Dr. Jenna Smith Doug Sherrill, Dr. Marianne Robertson, members of the same pot than stranger Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Millikin University plants grown together. Statistical analysis of dried plants after 8 weeks found no Faculty Sponsor(s): Abstract/Description: significant difference in sibling treatment Dr. Marianne Robertson Open reading frames (ORFs) do not only for dry weight of individuals in the same pot. encode long chains of amino acids. Short Millikin University Significant differences were found between open reading frames (sORFs) that are much the dry weights of plants grown in stranger Abstract/Description: smaller than what would be expected to code conditions. Results support cooperative Salticidae spiders (jumping spiders) are for a polypeptide are found in the genomes of growth between A. theophrasti siblings. sight-based active predators. Salticids several eukaryotes and have been discovered have four pairs of eyes - the anterior to be responsible for a variety of functions ------median eyes (AME), posterior median eyes within the organism. The biological functions (PME), anterior lateral eyes (ALE), and of two particular sORFs, sORF-6 and sORF-13, posterior lateral eyes (PLE). We examined in Saccharomyces cerevisiae were examined by 12 the functions of each eye pair in the looking for phenotypic differences between salticid Salticus scenicus. We conducted their deletion strains and the wild type in CONFERRAL OF STREPTOMYCIN RESISTANCE VIA CRISPR/CAS9 a control group (no eyes impaired) and various conditions. The deletions strains for five experimental groups. For four of the sORF-6 and sORF-13 were tested for both GENOME EDITING IN experimental groups, we blocked six eyes survival following exposure to DNA-damaging ESCHERICHIA COLI with nontoxic enamel, with each group ultraviolet light (UV) and growth in the Biology having a different pair of eyes uncovered presence of a non-fermentable carbon source. (AME, ALE, PLE, PME respectively). We Neither sORF-6 or sORF-13 were found to be Author(s): blocked all eight eyes in the remaining responsible for survival following exposure Kaia Ball, Dr. Samuel Galewsky experimental group. We maintained to UV radiation. However, removal of sORF- spiders individually and introduced one 6 was found to affect growth in the presence Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Samuel Galewsky flightless fruit fly (Drosophila) into each of a non-fermentable carbon source. While arena. We recorded data until the spider a phenotypic difference was seen in sORF-6, Millikin University caught the fly; if prey were not caught, we its precise contribution to the metabolism Abstract/Description: ended observations after 10.0 minutes. We of non-fermentable carbon sources is still An amino acid change in the E. coli rpsL conducted trials once every three days unknown. protein confers resistance to streptomycin. with each spider, for a total of eight trials ------This provides an excellent target for per spider. For each trial, we recorded CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. E. coli cells were whether prey was captured. For those transformed with plasmids expressing the that captured prey, we recorded attack 11 Cas9 endonuclease and guide RNA, along distance, time required to capture prey, with an oligonucleotide that incorporates number of tactile contacts before capture, SIBLINGS VS STRANGERS: the change to rpsL, in attempts to confer and number of unsuccessful attempts COOPERATION OR COMPETITION streptomycin resistance. Chemical before capture. We performed a RMANOVA IN ABUTILON THEOPHRASTI transformation using 250 mM CaCl2 saw low for each of our data points and saw trends (F. MALVACEAE) transformation efficiency. Electroporation towards the control out-competing the produced much higher transformation experimental groups. The eyes do play Biology efficiencies. Both generated colonies of E. a primary role in stalking and capturing Author(s): coli with the ability to grow in the presence prey, and no single unaffected pair was Julia Taraszewski, Dr. Judy Parrish of streptomycin. Different recovery times able to compensate for loss of other were also assayed. Gene editing efficiency eyes. Additionally, experimental spiders Faculty Sponsor(s): was approximately 18% in all trials. Future significantly improved over subsequent Dr. Judy Parrish work will focus on increasing gene editing trials, suggesting that spiders were learning Millikin University efficiency. to compensate for the blocked eyes.

P.32 2019 CELEBRATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP | 26TH ANNUAL POSTER SYMPOSIUM 14 15 16 THE INFLUENCE OF UV BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS OF SEROPREVALENCE OF PASTEURELLA LIGHT ON AGGREGATION, SUB-LETHAL CYPERMETHRIN MULTOCIDA, THE CAUSATIVE AGENT SHELTERING, AND EXPOSURE ON LITHOBATES OF AVIAN CHOLERA, AMONG FREE- CANNIBALISM IN THE CATESBEIANUS TADPOLES LIVING BIRDS IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS TERRESTRIAL ISOPOD, Biology Biology/Zoology PORCELLIO LAEVIS Author(s): Author(s): Biology Jacquelyn Spence, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen, Meredith Artime, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Dr. Marianne Robertson Author(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Laura Nearing, Dr. Marianne Robertson, Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Dr. Marianne Robertson Millikin University Faculty Sponsor(s): Millikin University Abstract/Description: Dr. Marianne Robertson Abstract/Description: Wild birds are exposed to many pathogens in Millikin University Cypermethrin is a widely used their natural habitats, including the bacterium Abstract/Description: pesticide targeted at disrupting the Pasteurella multocida. P. multocida is the causative Terrestrial isopods are a highly nervous systems of insects; however, agent of avian cholera. Although much research gregarious species that spend extended cypermethrin may also negatively has been conducted on avian cholera in waterfowl, periods of times under shelters and in impact aquatic vertebrates. We little to none has been conducted on other birds, aggregates with conspecifics. This highly examined the effect of sub-lethal doses such as songbirds, wading birds, and raptors. developed social behavior is crucial for of this insecticide on American bullfrog Some songbirds and wading birds share habitats survival in harsh climates, as isopods tadpoles, Lithobates catesbeianus. We with waterfowl and some raptors share habitats are known to be sensitive to changes in maintained control tadpoles (n = 20) and feed on waterfowl, which may expose them temperature, humidity, and brightness. It individually in 600 ml of aged tap water. to P. multocida. We hypothesized that waterfowl is thought that the aggregation behavior We exposed one experimental group of would have antibodies against P. multocida at a common in woodlice functions to tadpoles (n = 20) to 0.2 ppb cypermethrin rate much greater than other bird species due to prevent desiccation, especially when in 600 ml aged tap water and a second their frequent exposure to contaminated water. exposed to stressful environmental experimental group (n = 20) to 0.4 ppb We collected blood samples from 193 birds, conditions. It has been observed cypermethrin in 600 ml aged tap water. including birds of prey, songbirds, and waterfowl, that under adverse environmental We maintained cypermethrin exposure and completed enzyme-linked immunosorbent conditions, terrestrial isopods may for 3 weeks. We then used focal animal assays to determine if IgY antibodies specific to P. exhibit cannibalistic behavior. This study sampling to collect data by making 2.0 multocida were present. Of the 193 birds, 31 birds examines whether exposure to UV light min. observations twice weekly for 3 possessed IgY specific to avian cholera. Waterfowl increases the frequency of sheltering, weeks. For each of the three groups, we had a seroprevalence of 25%, and 30.5% of wading aggregating, and cannibalistic behavior determined the means, frequencies, birds were seropositive. Only two songbirds (4.5%) in Porcellio laevis. P. laevis were separated and durations for six different behaviors were positive for IgY to the pathogen. Among into 15 groups of 10 and exposed to UV (moving, swirling, lying on the side, raptors, 13.5% tested positive for the P. multocida. light for a period of 90 minutes. Every 15 touching the side of the tank, surface The highest prevalence was in the Columbiformes minutes, the number of isopods under breathing, and feeding). We analyzed (doves and pigeons), at 31.1%. Clearly there is a shelters, in aggregates, and cannibalizing behavioral differences among the groups risk of avian cholera across taxonomic groups; were recorded. A Repeated Measures using a repeated-measures ANOVA. Our however, and while waterfowl may be the most ANOVA was used to analyze the number data analysis should indicate whether common spreader of the pathogen via their of isopods under shelters and number of sub-lethal cypermethrin exposure affects migratory behaviors, they do not appear to be the isopods in aggregates, and a Chi-square the behavior of L. catesbeianus tadpoles. most commonly infected. test of association was used to determine if cannibalism was more frequently associated with UV light over the control of fluorescent light. The results of this study have important implications. It is crucial to understand how changes in environmental conditions affect the normal behavior of a species that plays an integral role in the soil of environments, especially with the emerging focus on the impact of climate change.

P.33 17 18 19 EFFECTS OF ELEVATED HABITUATION TO A TACTILE ENHANCED HEMATOLOGICAL SALINITY ON CUBAN TREEFROG STIMULUS BY A MILLIPEDE, CONDITION IN BIRDS OF (OSTEOPILUS SEPTENTRIONALIS) ORTHOPORUS TEXICOLENS PREY UNDERGOING TADPOLE ALDOSTERONE LEVELS, (SPIROSTREPTIDA: REHABILITATION IS GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT SPIROSTREPTIDAE) INDEPENDENT OF VITAMIN Biology Biology SUPPLEMENTATION Author(s): Author(s): Biology Erin Lukens, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Isabella Newingham, Author(s): Dr. Marianne Robertson Faculty Sponsor(s): Anthony Bryan, Jane Seitz, Jacques Nuzzo, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Travis Wilcoxen, Dr. Marianne Robertson Millikin University Faculty Sponsor(s): Millikin University Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Abstract/Description: Amphibian habitats are challenged with Abstract/Description: Millikin University and salinization due to environmental factors North American millipedes, Orthoporus Illinois Raptor Center such as climate change, the use of road salts, texicolens, are common arthropods found Abstract/Description: and elevated sea levels. High salinity can primarily in woodland soils. When exposed Antioxidants play a key role in protecting have negative effects on the physiology and to predators, millipedes coil as a defense cells by inhibiting harmful oxidants, or free development of species living in freshwater mechanism to protect the head and soft radicals, produced by metabolic processes. habitats. Aldosterone is a steroid hormone ventral body surface. Although there has Antioxidants are especially important in that is produced by the adrenal cortex and is been extensive research conducted on vertebrates that are ill or are overcoming involved in osmotic regulation. We studied the learning behavior in invertebrates, there injury, such as birds of prey, that are taken effects of salinity on growth, development, and is limited research addressing millipedes into captivity for rehabilitation. In addition aldosterone levels in Cuban Treefrog tadpoles. specifically. Thus, we examined habituation, to the stress associated with injury, these Gosner stage, growth rates, and aldosterone a type of non-associative learning animals incur the additional stress of levels were determined for tadpoles among described as a diminished response to a being handled, which may drastically three salinity treatments (150, 250, and 350 repeated neutral stimulus. Millipedes have reduce their antioxidant capacity. In order ppm) over a six-week period. Aldosterone levels the capacity to habituate to vibrational to bring the raptors antioxidant levels were determined by an enzyme immunoassay stimuli, but habituation to tactile stimuli into balance, a healthy diet is necessary. of tadpole plasma. There was a significant has not been examined. Therefore, we In many zoos and rehabilitation centers, effect of salinity on growth, development, observed coiling in response to 25 newtons the dietary supplement Vitahawk® is and aldosterone levels. Tadpoles in the low of force/ 250 kPa of pressure. We exposed administered to boost Vitamin A, C, E, K, salt group were larger, more developed, and control millipedes (n = 18) to the stimulus and B in captive birds. The objective of produced the least aldosterone compared to twice for 10 sec, separated by an interval our study was to determine if Vitahawk® those in the high salt group. It appears that of 40 minutes. We exposed experimental improves antioxidant and cardiovascular Cuban Treefrog tadpoles have the ability to millipedes (n = 18) to the same vibrational health in birds undergoing rehabilitation. respond to high salt levels with increased stimulus for 10 seconds over the course of Blood samples from birds were taken aldosterone secretion; however, in order to 10 trials separated by 2-minute intervals. at admission and release to be used survive high salt concentrations, trade-offs We began timing each interval after in a total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in growth and development must occur to responses ceased and millipedes uncoiled. assay to determine differences between regulate osmotic functions. For each trial, we recorded presence antioxidant capacity levels. Raptors versus absence of a coiling to the tactile receiving Vitahawk®. We found that non- stimulus, as well as the duration of each Vitahawk® recipients had a 35% increase coiling response. We analyzed control data in antioxidant capacity from their time with a paired t-test and experimental data of admission to release, supporting that with a repeated measures ANOVA. None normal diet increases antioxidant capacity of the control or experimental millipedes levels by itself. We did not find a significant habituated; the millipedes continued to difference between birds given Vitahawk® coil in all 10 trials. Our data analysis should and those not given the supplement, indicate whether the time O. texicolens suggesting that the supplemental vitamins spent coiled decreased significantly over and nutrients may not provide any subsequent trials. This study will be able additional benefit in a secure environment to give insight on the ability of millipedes with an ample, consistent food source. to retain memory, and how this pertains to survival and reproductive success.

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Faculty Sponsor(s): Abstract/Description: Dr. Travis Wilcoxen Educational experiments utilizing microfluidic devices are often restricted 20 Millikin University to well-equipped universities because ISOTYPE SWITCHING AND SPLEEN Abstract/Description: traditional fabrication techniques require DEVELOPMENT IN Lead toxicity in wild birds of prey specialized and expensive equipment. We RANA CATESBEIANA has been an ongoing issue for animal demonstrate stereolithography 3D printed conservationists both in the United States microfluidic devices are well suited Biology (Immunology) and abroad. The Illinois Raptor Center for introducing hands-on microfluidic Author(s): in Decatur, Illinois is just one of many experiments to undergraduate Raisa Zamacona Gonzalez, rehabilitation centers throughout the world laboratories. A custom, watertight Dr. Travis WilcoxenDr. Laura Zimmerman, working to understand the prevalence microfluidic device can be designed and of lead poisoning and the affects of lead printed within hours for low-cost, thus Faculty Sponsor(s): toxicity in wild raptors within their specific making 3D printed microfluidics ideal for Dr. Laura Zimmerman regions. While we know that raptors can teaching. We show 3D printed microfluidics Millikin University make a successful recovery from sub-lethal can be reused and made sufficiently effects of lead poisoning, we did not yet Abstract/Description: transparent for experiment visualization know how much of an effect sub-lethal Compared to immunity in adult frogs, little is with naked eye or microscope. Using the doses have on the birds' overall recovery known about immunity in tadpoles. It has been 3D printed microfluidics, we demonstrate as compared to birds of prey that comes in demonstrated that Rana catesbeiana tadpoles microfluidic principles by showing laminar without lead poisoning. We hypothesized can isotype switch from IgM to IgY three weeks flow, parabolic flow, and diffusional that calcium levels, heterophil;lymphocyte after exposure to an antigen. However, the mixing. Microchip gel electrophoresis ratios, and hematocrit levels in raptors exact timing of this has not been determined. is also performed to highlight the low with lead poisoning would show inhibited The time period of isotype switching in Rana reagent requirements of microfluidics. improvement at release over raptors catesbeiana was studied in 90 tadpoles, in ------without lead poisoning. Blood samples addition to the development of their spleens. were taken from the raptors upon arrival We divided the tadpoles into two different to the IRC and again at the time of release. groups, the control group and the immunized We determined the hematocrit levels 23 group. Control tadpoles received 10 ¬µ of a in the blood immediately after blood 50/50 of phosphate buffer solution (PBS) and PREPARING A HOME- sampling, used a colorimetric assay to alum. Immunized tadpoles received 10 ¬µ of BUILT CAPILLARY determine levels of calcium in the blood, 50/50 solution of 10 ¬µg/ ¬µof keyhole limpet and completed counts of heterophils ELECTROPHORESIS hemocyanin in PBS and alum. Two tadpoles and lymphocytes from blood smears INSTRUMENT IN ADVANCED from the control group and four from the via microscope. We found evidence that immunize group were selected randomly to be INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS although birds of prey with and without sampled every three days. We discovered that sub-lethal levels of lead in their blood at Chemistry the immunized group had an enlarged spleen the time of admission to the IRC are able to than the control group. The antibody levels to Author(s): be released back into the wild, the raptors KLH will be measured using an ELISA. These Matthew Vangunten, Jacob Hamilton without lead toxicity are show significantly results help us in determining the period of Faculty Sponsor(s): greater physiological profiles than those time it takes the tadpoles take to isotype switch Dr. Kyle Knust suffering with lead toxicity at the time of from IgM to IgY. This information could be used arrival to the IRC. Millikin University in future research to investigate factors such as stress levels, change in temperature, and change ------Abstract/Description: in resource availability could affect the length of A home-built capillary electrophoresis time that Rana catesbeiana takes to respond to instrument was assembled for novel antigens. 22 undergraduate laboratory applications using a high-voltage power supply, UV-Vis ------3D PRINTED MICROFLUIDICS detector, and integrator for data readout. FOR HANDS-ON A laser cutter and solvent welding were UNDERGRADUATE employed to prepare a custom acrylic 21 LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS box for the high-voltage circuitry and SUB-LETHAL EFFECTS OF sample cell. With capillary electrophoresis LEAD TOXICITY ON MULTIPLE Chemistry separations routinely requiring , ≥20,000 V, for safety, a limit switch was wired Author(s): SPECIES OF RAPTORS IN into the circuit to kill power when the Matthew Vangunten CENTRAL ILLINOIS instrument door is open. Additionally, all Faculty Sponsor(s): Biology/Zoology exposed wiring and electrical connections Dr. Kyle Knust were covered with insulating heat shrink. Author(s): Millikin University A ruled guide rail was integrated into our Alyssa Koffman, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen

P.35 instrument design to allow simple hydrodynamic injections. All fused silica capillaries were cut to an appropriate length prior to preparing a 25 26 detection window by removing the polyimide coating with flame exposure. Capillaries were SIMPLE METHOD FOR QUALITY CONTROL ANALYSIS conditioned and flushed using a compressor PREPARING CUSTOMIZABLE OF KEY CHARACTERISTICS and airtight sample cell. With our instrument PYROLYZED RESIN CARBON FOUND IN DECATUR BREW assembled, we completed troubleshooting ELECTRODES USING WORKS' 101 NEW ENGLAND to identify suitable operating parameters for 3D PRINTING IPA AND KNOWEISSER LAGER our capillaries, detector, and integrator. We then performed proof-of-concept experiments Chemistry Chemistry demonstrating the utility of our home-built Author(s): Author(s): capillary electrophoresis system. Lastly, we Dalton Glasco, Dr. Kyle Knust Andie Schlagel, Dalton Glasco, prepared an operation manual for future users. Han Do, Matthew Frank Faculty Sponsor(s): ------Dr. Kyle Knust Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Kyle Knust Millikin University Millikin University 24 Abstract/Description: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION In this research, a more accessible Abstract/Description: fabrication procedure was used to create In collaboration with Decatur Brew Works, OF A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTICAL pyrolyzed photoresist electrodes (PPE). A our CH 420 Instrumental Analysis class TWEEZER INSTRUMENT WITH 3D printer was used to design a pattern of worked to analyze key characteristics in RAMAN ANALYSIS CAPABILITIES carbon resin onto a quartz slide and then two of the microbrewery's original beer pyrolysis occurred forming PPEs. Offset recipes: Knoweisser Lager and 101 New Chemistry testing allowed the quartz to be directly England IPA. Quality control analysis Author(s): printed on. After fabrication, analyses throughout the brewing process is key to Jacob Hamilton were performed to characterize the PPEs ensuring consistency between batches of prepared with 3D printing and compare beer. Decatur Brew Works's brewers chose Faculty Sponsor(s): to commercial glassy carbon electrodes. alcohol by volume (ABV), international Dr. Timothy Guasco Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was bitterness units (IBUs), acidity (pH), caloric Millikin University used to determine surface roughness, content, and color (SRM) to be analyzed. Abstract/Description: cyclic voltammetry (CV) was employed to Most of these characteristics are vital for An optical tweezer is an instrument that uses examine the electrochemical behavior of beer classification and flavor, while caloric the radiation pressure of a high intensity the PPEs, and optical microscopy was used content is an emerging attribute of interest laser beam to trap and observe small to characterize the X and Y dimensions of for consumers. All analyses were completed particles. With a unique design and the use 3D printed PPEs. An approximate surface using methods adapted from the American of 3D printing, a functional optical tweezer roughness of 25 nm was found using an Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC). ABV instrument was created and connected to a AFM. Using a ferri/ferrocyanide redox was analyzed using gas chromatography Princeton Instruments Action SP 2500 Raman reaction the PPEs matched well with a (GC). IBUs and SRM were analyzed using UV- Spectrophotometer. The theory, design, and commercial glassy carbon electrode in Vis spectroscopy, and pH was analyzed using steps of construction of the instrument are a CV test after calculating approximate a pH meter. Caloric content was determined shown. Preliminary experiments are outlined to relationships with the Randles-Sevcik using bomb calorimetry and calculated provide a baseline understanding and prove the equation. Microscopy allowed us to based on the analysis of real extract, ash functionality of the optical tweezer design. determine a decrease of 25% in area of the content, and ABV. electrode after pyrolysis. ------27 ANALYSIS OF POTENTIALLY SUBSTANDARD ACETAMINOPHEN CONTAINING PHARMACEUTICALS BY HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY Chemistry Author(s): Andie Schlagel, Dr. Kyle Knust

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Faculty Sponsor(s): of this sequence with alterations at the Dr. Kyle Knust C-terminus, N-terminus and average amino acid composition as supported by previous Millikin University 30 in silico work.7 Synthesis and analysis of Abstract/Description: these permutation of GCGNS peptides COMPARING NATIONAL Low-quality pharmaceuticals commonly against MCF-7 breast cancer cells can be FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL) enter the consumer market in developing used to further the study of peptides as COMBINE PERFORMANCE countries with ill-equipped regulatory a potential future cancer treatment and TO DRAFT POSITION FOR agencies. In conjunction with the Distributed will act as the underlying focus of this THE 2017 NFL DRAFT Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab (DPAL), an study. By researching this topic, the field organization of academic laboratories of biochemistry surrounding peptides and Mathematics headed by Dr. Marya Lieberman and the their importance in all biological processes Author(s): University of Notre Dame, pharmaceuticals will be reinforced and will hopefully lead to A. Hartman, P. Chrysosferidis, G.A. are initially screened remotely with low- future alternatives to current philosophies Ryan, R. Herron, S. Bishop, C. Katica cost paper analytical devices (PADs). Once surrounding treating cancer. a suspicious pharmaceutical has been Faculty Sponsor(s): ------identified, the analytical capabilities of DPAL Dr. James Rauff are employed to determine if medications are Millikin University, Georgia Southern substandard or counterfeit by HPLC analysis. University, University of Monteval Here, we demonstrate system suitability 29 and Pacific Lutheran University and analyze the potency of acetaminophen EXPLORING THE VIABILITY Abstract/Description: containing drug samples with reversed- OF METAL NANOPARTICLES phase HPLC to determine if pharmaceuticals The National Football League (NFL) conducts are compliant with regulatory specifications. AS CANCER-KILLING AGENTS an annual combine to assess athletic ability in Chemsitry a variety of tests in preparation for the draft. ------PURPOSE: The purpose was to normalize Author(s): performance results of the athletes invited Rachel Munyembabazi, to the 2017 NFL Combine and compare to 28 Jennifer Schroeder, Dr. Paris Barnes Draft Round to determine if a correlation INVESTIGATION OF GCGNS Faculty Sponsor(s): existed between combine performance and SEQUENCE DERIVATIVES FOR Dr. Paris Barnes draft status. METHODS: Data from six tests (40 yard sprint; 225 pound bench press ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES Millikin University repetitions; vertical jump; broad jump; three- Chemistry Abstract/Description: cone drill; and 20 yard shuttle) of 326 athletes Scientists have conducted different were analyzed. Data from completed tests Author(s): studies to examine the toxicity of metal were normalized (Z-scores) and averaged to Blaine Traylor, Dr. Anne Rammelsberg nanoparticles and showed their uniqueness calculate an average Z-score value for each Faculty Sponsor(s): due to their small size and reactions that athlete. A Spearman-rho correlation was run Dr. Anne Rammelsberg occur when tested in vivo and in vitro. The between average Z-scores and Draft Round purpose of this research project was to in the 2017 NFL Draft. RESULTS: A weak Millikin University study the viability of metal nanoparticles negative correlation (r = -0.240, p < 0.001) Abstract/Description: on breast cancer cells. X-ray diffraction, existed between average Z-score in the Cancer is a globally recognized conditioned energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Combine and Draft Round. The correlation that is defined as the rapid, uncontrolled electron microscopy were used to analyze was stronger among Linebacker (r = -0.477, p division of abnormal cells that invade the composition and the structure of = 0.039), Wide Receiver (r = -0.478, p < 0.001), the tissues that it develops in and some metal nanoparticles (aluminum, copper, Tight End (r = -0.477, p = 0.039), and Offensive associated tissues. Peptides are short nickel, and silver) prior to use. Metal Line (r = -0.418, p = 0.004). No significant compositions of amino acids that are the nanoparticles suspensions were prepared correlation existed for Quarterback (p = building blocks of proteins and have shown with concentrations between 0-15 ppm 0.472), Running Back (p =0.185), Defensive to have effects on cell signaling including, using a 1% hydroxymethylpropylcellulose Back (p = 0.167), Defensive Line (p = 0.210) in some cases, apoptosis causing cell death. solution. The concentrations of the or Specialist (p = 0.858). CONCLUSION: The Previous studies have shown the possibility nanoparticle suspensions were verified findings suggest that overall NFL Combine of using novel, short sequence peptides as using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The performance is related to NFL Draft order, a means of inducing apoptosis and leading cancer cells were treated with microliter especially when normalized to one's specific to decreased cancer cell proliferation. One amounts of the nanoparticle suspensions, position. These findings support the use of study identified the sequence GCGNS as a then were allowed to incubate for a set normalized Z-scores to supplement team predicted anticancer peptide when using the time. Cancer cell viability was measured and scout assessments. However, due to the AntiCP bioinformatics program that predicts using a colorimetric assay. This poster will weak overall correlation, it is possible that a peptide's properties based on amino acid present the results of this continuing work. the NFL and teams should reconsider what composition, physicochemical properties is measured at the NFL Combine. and structural features. Using permutations

P.37 again. This poster will discuss the common there are previous history. During delivery misconceptions in which present-day there are signs that the mother may 31 parents justify their belief that their children hemorrhage which studies have linked should not be vaccinated, while also showing prolonged labor and prolonged push time PATTERN PACKING IN WORDS research to disprove these reasons. Our as well as how long the mother is induced Mathematics sources of information are gathered from for. In the study more risk factors and the the research bases of CINAHL and ProQuest severity will be discussed along with the Author(s): Nursing & Allied Health Source. Throughout protocol. Julia Krull, Eric Redmon, our research we have learned that most Andrew Reimer-Berg, Dr. Lara Pudwell Conclusion: Overall, postpartum women misconceptions have derived from anti- should be aware of any at risk factors that Faculty Sponsor(s): vaccination websites and books that are they may be predisposed to and the clinical Dr. Joe Stickles biased, rather than from scientific studies floor prepared for these emergencies. and evidenced-based research. Although Millikin University, Lewis University, many of these misconceptions have been ------Eastern Mennonite University disproved, such as autism and other and Valparaiso University vaccination-caused diseases, many of the Abstract/Description: anti-vaxxers have become more aggressive in 34 A word is an ordered list of numbers. promoting the anti-vaccination movement. Specifically, a permutation is a word without EFFECTS OF KANGAROO ------repeated letters, denoted π. A pattern is a CARE ON THE NEONATE word we look for within other words, denoted Nursing with . The superscript r is used to represent the reverse of a word. In general, permutations 33 Author(s): are studied in terms of pattern avoidance, POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE: Kelsey Pierson, Carly Kirk that is, which words avoid which patterns. RISK FACTORS Faculty Sponsor(s): Researchers have discovered several orderly Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. ways to count pattern avoiding-words of the Nursing form and r. Instead of avoiding patterns, Millikin University ππ ππ Author(s): this research studies pattern packing; that is, Abstract/Description: Maddie Andrychowski, Sarah Houran identifying words with as many copies of a Background: The aim of this project is pattern as possible. This idea was first studied Faculty Sponsor(s): to compare the effects of skin-to-skin by focusing on packing patterns into general Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. contact between a mother and a critically words. This research's focus is on packing Millikin University ill preterm neonate to that of a healthy words of the form ππ and ππr. In particular, full-term neonate. The significance of the Abstract/Description: given a pattern , this work considers how current study is to educate health care Background: This study will show the many times it is possible to pack Þ into words professionals on the many benefits of skin- potential risk factors for postpartum of these forms, what the ρ-optimal words look to-skin contact for newborns. Additional hemorrhage. The study will discuss what is like, and how many ρ-optimal words exist for importance of the study is to help promote monitored during pregnancy and birth that a given length of π. the implementation of kangaroo mother may indicate medium-high risk. It also will care in the neonatal intensive care unit ------show how the obstetric floors prepare these (NICU) and postpartum unit to minimize emergencies. infant deaths. Methods: A literature review was conducted Methods: A literature review was 32 using CINAHL Complete. Several search conducted using the databases: CINHAL terms were used and some include ANTI-VACCINATION MOVEMENT and ProQuest. Search terms used included: postpartum hemorrhage risk factors, "kangaroo care or skin to skin", "preterm Nursing postpartum hemorrhage AND high risk, infants or premature infants" and "benefits Author(s): postpartum OR postnatal AND hemorrhage or advantages or positive effect". After Angela Thunder, Katlyn Niepoetter AND risk factors, postpartum risk factors including exclusion and inclusion criteria, AND interventions. Using evidenced-based Faculty Sponsor(s): we selected eight articles that support our articles with statistics and analyses was part Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. research question. of our in-depth search to finding contributing Millikin University factors to hemorrhage. Review of Evidence: The majority of the research articles suggested that the Abstract/Description: Results: The results show there are several practice of kangaroo care provides mutual The Anti-vaccination Movement has caused risk factors that put women at medium-high physiological benefits for both the ill an increasingly growing concern throughout risk for postpartum hemorrhage. The factors preterm infant and the healthy full-term the world, in particularly the United States, determined during pregnancy are linked infant. Such benefits include: parent-infant for many years. As a result of this movement, to the placenta, HCT, platelets, number of attachment, effective breastfeeding, and childhood diseases that were once almost children being born or were previously born, stabilization of body temperature and eradicated are becoming more common the type of delivery previously had, and if blood glucose levels.

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Conclusion: Based on the research findings Conclusion: We need to reduce and avoid the Conclusions: Implementation of a retrieved from the articles, we found that use of epidural analgesia because it seems to standardized protocol for NMB reversal there are little to no significant difference be linked to a lot of detrimental effects on the can improve patient safety while reducing between the positive effects of kangaroo mother and the newborn. waste, improve appropriate dosing, and cost mother care on a preterm newborn versus reduction associated with sugammadex ------a full-term newborn. Additional research when vial size containment is controlled. must be conducted to help healthcare ------professionals and parents of the neonate understand the reasons for such beneficial 36 effects. AN EVIDENCED-BASED CLINICAL 37 ------GUIDE FOR SUGAMMADEX: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & FUTILE CARE: COST REDUCTION STRATEGY NURSING OUTLOOK 35 Nursing Nursing EPIDURAL ANALGESIA: RISKS Author(s): Author(s): TO MOTHER AND BABY Angelina Thomas, Kristi Stice, Dana Flatley, Lisa Brackett, Morgan Damery DURING LABOR John Blakeman, Dr. Jo Carter Faculty Sponsor(s): Nursing Faculty Sponsor(s): Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. Dr. Jo Carter Millikin University Author(s): Yvette Musanganya, Cali Melton Millikin University Abstract/Description: Background: Futile care is offered as a last Faculty Sponsor(s): Abstract/Description: resort with no reasonable hope or chance Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. Background: Sugammadex (Bridion®) is an expensive neuromuscular blocking of survival rates increasing. Physicians Millikin University (NMB) reversal agent that offers significant make the ultimate decision based off of Abstract/Description: benefits over an alternative, neostigmine. experience, knowledge, family wishes and The purpose of this research is to look at Misappropriation of this unrestricted drug input from nurses and other members of the issues or risks associated with Epidural negatively impacts the pharmacy budget. healthcare team. The issue with futile care analgesia in newborn and mother during is we as healthcare members seem to lack Purpose: Address key drivers for change for the labor and postpartum. empathy, compassion, and ethical standards use of sugammadex to reduce cost, promote if we do not offer it. The amount of futile Background: While labor and delivery (L&D) the appropriate use of NMB reversal agents, care given in the United States accounts for are natural processes, we have seen a big rise and reduce pharmaceutical waste. the increasing costs related to care provided in the use of Epidural analgesia in controlling Methods: An evidence-based clinical guide and not being reimbursed. Age plays a big pain during L&D. Epidural analgesia usage for sugammadex was introduced to the role as well related to healthcare members has grown in the western society and this anesthesia suites, in which compliance was wanting to miraculously cure the 5-year- has been associated with some detrimental evaluated including prescribed interventions. old with terminal cancer. Yet, futile care is effects. In this study we are going to review Misappropriation was defined as: using an continuously performed with no chance of risks that are associated with the use of inappropriate dose of sugammadex, using changing the patient's outcome. Epidural while hoping that the society is a vial of sugammadex larger than what was going to change its practice in this usage and Methods: We searched with Google Scholar, needed/used, and using sugammadex without get the public informed about the advantages CINAHL, PubMed, ProQuest Nursing documenting a train-of-four count. of letting the body run its course. and Allied Health Source. Searches we Results: Compliance with vial selection conducted between 1 February 2018- 6 Methods: We searched in Cinahl and Pubmed. increased from 63.98% to 88.94% for pre-to February 2018. Keywords included Effects of Epidural in post-intervention, respectively, X2 (1, n = 428) labor, Epidural and labor or birth. Our initial Results: We were able to obtain twelve = 37.219, p = .000. There was a statistically search yielded 1900 results. After employing articles. Most of the articles were significant increase in compliance with dosing our inclusion and exclusion criteria we found quantitative studies that were conducted in sugammadex from 63.98% to 76.5% from pre- 10 articles of what we were looking for. the USA. and post-intervention, respectively, X2 (1, N = Results: Three articles show that Epidural is 428) = 8.031, p = .005. Compliance with clinical Conclusion: The conclusion that we have linked to C-Section, two articles shows that indications was similar (p = .943) from pre- to drawn is that we, as healthcare workers, epidural is linked to breastfeeding issues post-intervention. Compliance with 500 mg must provide ethically bound treatment including both early onset of breastfeeding vial selection increased 15.8% to 29.2% from to each patient regardless of their age, and continuing breastfeeding. Two articles pre- and post-intervention X2 (1, n = 100) = 2.121, gender, ethnicity, race, and financial ability. show that epidural is linked to instrumental p = .145, respectively, narrowing estimated cost- The duty to treat is also a responsibility childbirth, one article shows that epidural is saving from $3,988 for pre- to $600 for post- of all healthcare workers, but there are linked to newborn admission to NICU/health intervention. There was also revealed a deficit exceptions such as a DNR or the patient issues, and one article show that epidural is in charting all appropriate indices. having a power of attorney for healthcare. linked to operative vaginal delivery.

P.39 The provider should perform routine oral health screenings and assist the patient 38 39 with referrals for any dental care she might need. By sharing the responsibility of a MODE OF DELIVERY IMPACT ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION pregnant woman's oral health between ON INFANT MICROBIOME DURING PREGNANCY the patient and the providers, there is a Nursing Nursing greater potential for better oral health as well as positive pregnancy outcomes. Author(s): Author(s): ------Sydney Garcia, Jessica Wernig Heather Wiegand Faculty Sponsor(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Amy Yeates Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. 40 Millikin University Millikin University HOW ACCURATELY DOES THE Abstract/Description: Abstract/Description: NIHSS DETERMINE STROKE Improper oral care by a woman during Background: The purpose of this study is PATIENT IMPAIRMENT IN to determine if infants born vaginally have the prenatal period can have long-term a more diverse microbiome than those consequences for both mother and baby. THE ACUTE SETTING born via cesarean and the impact on long- Poor oral health is referred to as a "silent Nursing term health. A diverse microbiome of the epidemic" and has been implicated in Author(s): intestines positively influences endocrine, many chronic conditions, including, Alice Bernard, Cody Gray immune, and digestive function. but not limited to, heart disease, stroke, asthma, and diabetes. This research Faculty Sponsor(s): Methods: We searched CINAHL and aims to increase oral health in pregnant Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. ProQuest to find our articles. We limited women and questions: Will providing staff our research by utilizing articles from 2010 Millikin University education regarding oral health screening to current. The search terms included and promotion at a federally qualified Abstract/Description: "infant microbiome", "cesarean section", health center reinforce the importance The purpose of this research is to "vaginal delivery", "modes of delivery", and of oral health screening and promotion determine how accurately the National "microbiome". during prenatal visits? Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Results: Our articles concluded that babies determines patient impairment in the Research was conducted at a Midwestern born naturally have a more diverse and rich acute setting. Currently, the NIHSS is hospital with midwives and obstetric nurses microbiome in comparison to babies born the standard for assessment of a stroke and involved a pre-test, a presentation via cesarean section. patient's neurological and musculoskeletal regarding oral health promotion, and a level of function following a stroke. Using Conclusions: We found that infants born post-test administered two weeks later. the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied vaginally have an increase in lactobacillus Results showed an increase in knowledge Health Literature (CINAHL) we found 10 and streptococcus in their gut microbiome, of screening and oral health promotion, articles in support of the use of the NIHSS which is a result of passing through the using a comparison of the pre- and post- in the acute setting. The inclusion criteria mothers' birth canal. Decreased levels tests. A pregnant woman's oral health can were: Patient Outcome and NIHSS. We of these natural vaginal and perineal be influenced by the prenatal care provider, used this information to determine how microorganisms are linked to pathological but the patient needs to be collaboratively accurately the NIHSS can be used to assess outcomes. Infants that must be surgically involved. The patient should practice the severity of patient symptoms in the born, due to medical complications, can use healthy behaviors not only during the acute setting to promote an individualized vertical transfer of the mothers' vaginal flora preconceptual, antenatal and postpartum plan of care. to obtain these necessary bacteria. phases, but also throughout her lifespan.

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of age and older in addition to educating severe complications and poor patient nurses regarding the importance of a outcomes. In order to avoid these severe 41 professional approach related to sexual complications and poor patient outcomes, health. An extensive literature review was the underlying issues of acute delirium REDUCING HEALTH conducted using the Cumulative Index needs to be addressed. RISKS FOR COLLEGIATE to Nursing and Allied Health Literature Methods: We searched various databases FOOTBALL PLAYERS (CINAHL) and ProQuest Nursing Allied through Staley Library such as: PubMed, Health Source academic search portals. Nursing CINAHL, and ProQuest. To further The literature review revealed a variety narrow our results we added limitations Author(s): of infections that are transmissible of articles from 2009-2019 as well as the Matthew Thompson during sexual contact among older following terms: "acute delirium", "acute adults. Common causes of STIs include Faculty Sponsor(s): confusion", "adults", "ICU", "critical care", bacteria, viral, and parasitic infections. Dr. Sheila Jesek-Hale "interventions" and "strategies". In addition, Watson's Theory of Caring provided Millikin University we have reviewed the P.A.D guidelines the organizing theoretical framework that have been implemented at Memorial Abstract/Description: for this project. Sexually transmitted Medical Center in Springfield, IL on the The purpose of this study was to identify infections may lead to debilitating Medical Intensive Care Unit. how collegiate football players respond social factors, and symptoms may go to education regarding the health risks of unrecognized and remain transmittable Results: At this point in our research, we excessive weight gain. This study recruited if not treated. The topic of sexuality may have reviewed multiple articles that have football players from a Division III university. cause health care professionals to feel addressed the complications of acute Participants were asked to complete a general uncomfortable. Nurses must support safe delirium in adult ICU patients as well as health survey and three-day food journal sexual activities among older adults in pharmacologic and nonpharmacological prior to attending the health risks education retirement communities by integrating interventions. session. However, of the nine participants Watson's Theory of Caring into practice. Conclusions: Our research showed who agreed to participate, none attended the Professional nurses must display a pharmacologic and non-pharmacological educational meeting. Nola Pender's Health professional attitude of acceptance to interventions to prevent acute delirium Promotion Model was used to identify the provide an environment for patients in adult ICU patients. However, further attitudes and behaviors of collegiate football to feel comfortable to approach them research is needed to explore the best players and to infer reasons why collegiate with questions related to sexuality and practices to reduce acute delirium in this football players may not want to participate the risk for STIs. The nurse is in a key specific population. in a study focusing on changing dietary habits. position to have a positive impact on ------Lack of positive peer pressure and the timing the attitude of healthcare professionals of the study are believed to have been the through education to support residents biggest barriers for participation. or patients to remain sexually active while remaining free of STIs. 44 ------BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: RECOGNITION AND 42 PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED 43 IN THE EMERGENCY INFECTIONS IN THE AGING BEST PRACTICES TO REDUCE DEPARTMENT ADULT: THE NURSE’S ROLE DELIRIUM IN ICU PATIENTS Nursing Nursing Nursing Author(s): Shannon Brinkoetter Author(s): Author(s): Haley Danielle Mettendorf Alexis Stouffe, Abigail Brooks Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Angela Bentley Faculty Sponsor(s): Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Mary Jane Linton Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. Millikin University Millikin University Millikin University Abstract/Description: Patients with psychiatric conditions often Abstract/Description: Abstract/Description: seek care in the emergency department Research has shown that individuals in the Purpose: The purpose of this literature (ED) because of the lack of availability of aging population remain sexually active until review is to explore the best interventions behavioral health facilities, therefore the approximately 70-years of age and beyond. for reducing acute delirium in critically ill ED is the only place these patients can go in Sexually transmitted infections not only affect adult intensive care unit patients. desperate situations. Agitation is common the younger generation, but occur in the aging Background: Acute delirium is an among the behavioral health population adult population as well. The goal of this alteration in cognitive function that is and the lack of effective agitation assessment project was to increase awareness of sexual often overlooked in the intensive care tools for use in the ED is a problem. The activity and associated STIs in adults' 50-years unit population. Delirium can lead to overall purpose of this education project is to provide education for the ED nurses the primary terms pressure injury, pressure regarding appropriate care of the behavioral ulcer, pressure injury prevention. Secondary health patient and use of the Agitation Severity search terms used were assessment tools, 47 Scale to prevent violent outbreaks in the standardized tools, best practice, strategies, behavioral health population. and interventions. We limited our search by THE EFFECTS OF setting the publication date years to 2010-2018, BREASTFEEDING VS. Method: An education presentation was geographic subset to the United States, and the FORMULA FEEDING adjusted because of time constraints in the journal subset to Nursing. Research shows that ED. The ED nurses were educated about the PREMATURE INFANTS it is better to overestimate the risk of developing presence of violence, presence of behavioral Nursing a pressure injury and to perform the necessary health population, and the Agitation Severity preventative interventions. We also discovered Author(s): Scale. The ED nurses completed a pretest and that using different tools did not yield different Amy Given, Nicole Dial posttest to evaluate the knowledge gained interventional decisions and called for the same from the presentation. Faculty Sponsor(s): treatment. There is more need to develop the Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. Results: Altogether, there were 4 participants implementation of factors such as medication who completed the pre and post-test. The and nutrition to patients in order to even Millikin University results showed there was improvement in further implement interventions to decrease Abstract/Description: scores from pre- to post-test. The average the risk of pressure injury development. Due to Premature babies: What are the number of correct answers on the pretest was overestimating the risk of development, there differences in health outcomes between 1%. The average number of correct answers on is a possibility that the necessity of pressure formula- fed babies vs. breastfed babies the post-test was 5%. injuries prevention and care may lose its in terms of health? Conclusion: Post-test scores revealed importance in the inpatient hospital setting. The purpose of this paper is to determine improvement in knowledge on all questions ------the effects of formula feeding premature except the questions related to the Agitation infants vs. breastfeeding premature Severity Scale and de-escalation techniques. infants on their health during their NICU While the nurses overall knowledge regarding 46 stay. The importance of this study is to care for the behavioral health patient better understand the health benefits improved, there was no improvement in the VACCINATIONS: DECREASING that breastmilk offers to infants with ED nurse's knowledge about the Agitation PREVENTABLE DISEASES underdeveloped body systems. The Severity Scale. Nursing methods of research that were used ------in this research are CINAHL, PubMed, Author(s): ProQuest Nursing, and Allied Health Autumn Meyer, Nicholas Cravatta Source. Multiple search terms were used 45 Faculty Sponsor(s): to obtain results. It was also found when Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. exploring the research that the act of THE EFFECT OF USING SKIN Millikin University breastfeeding itself has other positive ASSESSMENT TOOLS ON benefits over feeding premature babies PREVENTING PRESSURE INJURIES Abstract/Description: formula. In conclusion, the benefits of The increase of the Anti-vaccination movement Nursing breastfeeding over formula feeding will has led to a decreased coverage of children's be explained in detail in regards to infant Author(s): vaccinations across the United States. There health compared to formula feeding Samiha Thapa, Courtney Fraker are numerous diseases that have affected many alone. people around the world. With the creation Faculty Sponsor(s): and research of vaccinations, we have been ------Julie Kennedy, M.S.N. able to significantly reduce the number of Millikin University diseases and their communicability, as well as their mortality. But with untrue science and the Abstract/Description: 48 lack of research of the side effects and health The prevalence of pressure injuries in the THE ADOLESCENT benefits of vaccinations by many people, the United States are extremely high, leaving PEDIATRIC PAIN TOOL incidence of hospitalized pediatric patients millions affected and thousands dying from with preventable diseases has been increasing (APPT) AND CHRONIC PAIN complications that arise due to this. This in recent years. The purpose of this exploration IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS evidence-based research project aims to is to present information on the decreasing analyze adult patients at risk for pressure injury Nursing vaccination coverage in pediatric patients. Our development and rates/prevalence in the research has been derived from ProQuest, Author(s): hospital setting through the use of standardized CINHAL, and PubMed. The goal of the research Kyle Ross risk assessment tools. The three main tools we exploration is to provide information on the have found in use are the Braden, Norton, and Faculty Sponsor(s): coverage of vaccinations in pediatric patients. the Waterlow scale. A literature review was Dr. Amy Yeates conducted using CINAHL, PubMed, NDNQI, Key Words: Pediatrics, Vaccinations, Anti- Millikin University and AHRQ. Our research criteria included Vaccinations, preventable diseases

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Abstract/Description: with a patient can ultimately shape Polystyrene-block-poly (2-vinylpridine) (PS- The most common reason for seeking health the patient’s perception of the nurse’s b-P2VP) BCPs inverse spherical micellar care in all age groups is pain (Cohen et al., professionalism and quality of care, skills, nanostructures was fabricated first using 2007). Chronic pain is a significant problem, and knowledge and thus impact patient a spin casting method for making the as it affects 20 to 35 percent of children and outcomes. The purpose of this study is template, followed by selective deposition adolescents worldwide (King et al., 2011). to determine if the appearance of the of gold precursor into P2VP using solution Chronic pain in children is a serious health nurse impacts patients’ perceptions of 14 process method. Our goal is to fabricate the problem and can cause significant pain- specific characteristics of the nurse and Au nanospere through the BCP process, and related disabilities. Chronic pain in children overall patient satisfaction. A convenience analyze the optical and physical features of not only affects the children, it affects their sample of 80 participants was surveyed at said structures. We hope that we can then caregivers as well. The management of three Midwestern churches. Participants take what we fabricate, and apply it optical chronic pain in children elicits direct and read three scenarios describing different devices and other applications. indirect costs, from seeking healthcare to appearances of a nurse and rated their ------wages lost as a result of taking time off work opinion on the characteristics described. to provide care for the child (Ho et al., 2008). Results showed that stained, wrinkled Nurses are important members of the health scrubs had a negative impact on care team with regards to aiding children participants’ perception of the specific 51 and their families in managing the negative characteristics of the nurse. However, the CONSTRAINING THE TOTAL consequences of chronic pain (Forgeron majority of participants had no opinion MASS PROFILES OF NEARBY & Stinson, 2014). The Adolescent Pediatric about the specific characteristics of nurses ELLIPTICAL GALAXIES Pain Tool is a pain assessment tool which with tattoos or facial piercings. Through is used to assess pain in pediatric patients. this research study, it has been determined Physics and Astronomy The APPT is composed of three independent that there are a variety of opinions about Author(s): parts, which include a body outline diagram the appearance of the nurse, but it has Justin Craig, Nawaj KC, Dr. Casey Watson (BOD) with a back and front view of the body, shown that the physical appearance a word graphic rating scale (WGRS), and a list does impact patients’ perceptions of the Faculty Sponsor(s): of 67 pain quality descriptors (Fernandes et appearance of the nurse. Healthcare Dr. Casey Watson al., 2014). The aim of this poster is to provide systems should be looking into how Millikin University insight regarding the characteristics of how dress code and its enforcement affect Abstract/Description: children with chronic pain express their patients’ overall satisfaction and ratings We use velocity dispersion data to constrain pain and discuss the use of the Adolescent on HCAHPS surveys. the total mass distributions: M(r) = M (r) + Pediatric Pain Tool (APPT) in pediatric DM ------M*(r), i.e., the sum of dark matter (DM) and patients experiencing chronic pain. ordinary matter(*), respectively, for 15 nearby ------elliptical galaxies observed in the MASSIVE survey out to R /R > 1.5. R is the effective 50 max eff eff BLOCK CO-POLYMER radius of a galaxy, which contains 50% of the light it produces. Using the Jeans equation, 49 NANO-PATTERNING FOR PATIENT'S PERCEPTION OF we find that the total mass profiles of these METAL NANOSPHERE galaxies obey a radial power law: M(r) = D THE APPEARANCE OF NURSES k Physics r , for large ranges of the (unobservable) Nursing velocity anisotropy, . From all the best-fit Author(s): possibilities we determine, we then further Author(s): Connor Sphar, Dr. Mahua Biswas constrain the values of D and k by enforcing Alisha Larrison, Amy Yeates, Brenna Elston Faculty Sponsor(s): the most general, necessary conditions Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Mahua Biswas for the corresponding dark matter mass Dr. Amy Yeates profiles: M (r) = M(r) - M*(r); i.e., M > 0 and Millikin University DM DM dM /dr > 0. Millikin University DM Abstract/Description: Abstract/Description: With the rise in emerging technologies in A patient’s initial thoughts about a nurse’s the field of optoelectronics, fabrication of competence, confidence, and credibility plasmonic and photonic nanomaterials is are made within the first 12 seconds of an becoming imperative. To delve into the interaction. These thoughts can impact the nanoworld, Millikin University's Nano therapeutic relationship and future patient- Fabrication Lab has utilized the block nurse interactions. This has the potential co-polymers (BCP) template method to to influence a patient’s willingness to share fabricate gold (Au) nanosphere. This personal information during an assessment, fabrication procedure known as BCP be receptive to education, or be responsive to lithography is a promising, simple, low interventions and treatment. Therefore, how cost route, which has already shown great a nurse appears during the initial interaction promise in the microelectronics industry.

P.43 the magnetic fields of the system is optimally converted into rotational energy when the 52 MAG achieves resonant oscillations. The 55 resonance condition changes depending CONSTRAINING THE DARK on the number and electrical properties of MODEL ILLINOIS MATTER MASS PROFILES OF the (conventional) generator(s) we attach to GOVERNMENT: THE NEARBY ELLIPTICAL GALAXIES the MAG. For the best one-generator case IMPORTANCE OF Physics and Astronomy we have examined to date, we find that the PERFORMANCE LEARNING output power of the attached generator IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Author(s): exceeds the input power delivered to the Nawaj KC, Justin Craig, Dr. Casey Watson MAG by over 40% for input power values Political Science Faculty Sponsor(s): ranging from 145-155 Watts. Author(s): Dr. Casey Watson ------Sabrina Leblanc Millikin University Faculty Sponsor(s): Amber Lusvardi Abstract/Description: Using velocity dispersion data, we constrain 54 Millikin University the Burkert dark matter (DM) mass profiles HUMAN TRAFFICKING Abstract/Description: of 15 nearby elliptical galaxies observed in TASK FORCES IN THE US: Model Illinois Government is a staple the MASSIVE survey out to R /R > 1.5, max eff OVERLAPPING JURISDICTIONS of performance learning for not only where R is the effective radius of a galaxy, eff AND SHIFTING TYPOLOGIES Political Science students, but any which contains 50% of the light it produces. student wishing to improve their We show that the best-fit values of the DM Political Science public speaking and research skills core radius and core density parameters Author(s): while also having fun and learning to are strongly correlated with R . We further eff Julisa Sierra, Dr. Laura Dean exercise their democratic citizenship. show that similar R correlations extend to eff The research shown has been Faculty Sponsor(s): multiple galaxy types over many orders of collected from students within the Dr. Laura Dean magnitude in galaxy shape, size, mass, and organization, both past and present, luminosity. Millikin University and tells of their experience and ------Abstract/Description: growth from being able to participate This poster focuses on the development and in this opportunity for performance collaborations of anti-trafficking institutions learning. 53 established to combat human trafficking EXPERIMENTAL AND around the United States (US). We formulated a unique database mapping over 200 human MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF trafficking task forces, coalitions, working A MAGNETICALLY ASSISTED groups and/or commissions throughout all GENERATOR (MAG) 50 states and Puerto Rico at different levels Physics and Entrepreneurship of governance from state, to region, county, and city. Our research question seeks to Author(s): determine the origin, scope, and variation of Mason Bruce, George Coulthard, this anti-trafficking institution in the United Delphine Iragena, Dominic Marco, States. We created a typology of human Whitley Sapp, Mathew Schmidt, trafficking task forces to show this variation, Connor Sphar, Marshall Youngblood the overlapping distribution of government Faculty Sponsor(s): grants, and the impetus for the task forces. Dr. Casey Watson We determined that there were seven different types of human trafficking task Millikin University and Transformational forces in the US from the grassroots level to Energy Solutions (TES) those created by the Department of Justice. Abstract/Description: We found that some task forces do not serve We test a magnetically assisted generator all victims and focus on sex trafficking and (MAG), involving a series of permanent or child victims reaffirming the deserving magnets of alternating polarity that act in and undeserving victim dichotomy. We also concert with a pair of springs and a flywheel. found shifting typologies as some task forces We find that the potential energy stored in were created under one auspice and then transformed to another.

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SH - Shilling Hall • LTSC - Leighty-Tabor Science Center • UC - University Commons BR - Bob & DebI Johnston Banquet Rooms • CLP - Doug & Diane Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance AT - Albert Taylor Theatre • SCO - ADM-Scovill Hall • PMC - Perkinson Music Center • PC- Pilling Chapel

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