academic excellence at southern utah university - 09/11/2014

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

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Delivering On AmericA’s PrOmiseT H E I N A U G U R A T I O N O F S C O T T L W Y A T T

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For more than 100 years,

Southern Utah University

in Cedar City has stood out

as a beacon of educational

excellence. SUU’s combin-

ation of outstanding faculty, personal instruction and hands-on

experience leads to graduates who excel in their fields and in the

larger world.

This program contains abstracts of a small sample of the learning

and research that are typical of the opportunities provided at

SUU. It is presented in conjunction with the inauguration of SUU’s

sixteenth president, Scott L Wyatt.

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C E D A R B R E A K S R O O M

Complexities of modern leaf morphology, climate proxies, and applicability in the fossil recordPresentor/Author: Claire ClevelandMentors: Jennifer Hargrave (Paleontology), Dr. Betsy Bancroft (Ecology), Dr. R. Matthew Ogburn (Botany)Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Leaf traits including roundness, toothiness, and stomatal densities have been used as paleoclimate indicators with some success. However, interpretation of these indicators is complicated by evolutionary and environmental interactions. This research investigates a modern analogue relevant to taphonomic bias and implications for application to the fossil record. Betula occidentalis (western water birch) was studied at three sites over an 1100 m elevation gradient in southwestern Utah to observe leaf trait changes in response to variations in temperatures and CO2 concentrations. Results indicate negative correlations between toothiness and elevation (p=0.00004) and stomatal density and elevation (p=0.0002). Conversely, a positive relationship between roundness and elevation (p=0.001) was observed. Contrasting results observed in this study suggest that combinations of leaf traits may quantify proxy signal strength and provide stronger resolution for paleoenvironmental interpretations.

B R I A N H E A D R O O M

Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis Facilitated by Microfluidic DevicesPresentor/Author: Sacha ToussaintMentor: Dr. MonsonWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Microfluidic devices have drawn much attention for their ability to execute experiments while being cost and time efficient, reducing reagent use and waste production. Their utility stems from their control over small fluid volumes in micro-channels, making predictable flow patterns. Precious metal nanoparticles are another field of scientific interest because of their potential applications ranging from industrial catalysis to medicine. We previously developed the ability to fabricate microfluidic devices using an elastomer (PDMS) and magnesium wire. Currently, we are testing the ability of the devices made using this method to reproducibly fabricate metal nanoparticles and thus far have had promising results. Our current work is moving into gold nanoparticles and creating a library of nanoparticle sizes. We will report on our efforts to produce and characterize these metallic nanoparticles.

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‘The Portals of Sheol’ and Other PoemsPresentor/Author: Bryce ChristensenCollege of Humanities & Social Sciences

Reading of selected poems from “ ’The Portals of Sheol’ and Other Poems,” published in 2012, with illustrations (available as projectable images) by Jodi Dahlin, an SUU valedictorian in 2008. Poems touch on science, on death, on faith, and on family.

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Returns to an Economics Baccalaureate: is it worth it to attend a private college?Presentor/Author: Jesse BakerMentor: Joe G. BakerSchool of Business

The cost of attendance at private LA1 colleges and private R1 universities is substantially higher than public universities. Do the returns to degrees earned at these private universities justify this difference in costs? To examine this question, this paper estimates the internal rate-of-return to economics baccalaureates earned at private R1 and LA1 universities as opposed to other baccalaureate economics degrees. Using data from the 2003 National Survey of College Graduates, log-linear human capital models are estimated controlling for various demographic, educational and job characteristics. These estimated models are then used to estimate lifetime age-earnings profiles. Direct costs by university type are estimated using CASPAR data from the National Science Foundation. Using the earnings profiles and cost data, internal rates-of-return are then estimated.

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The effects of Umbellularia californica essential oil on the cutaneous vasculature of frogsPresentor: Holden WagstaffAuthors: Holden Wagstaff, Stephan Maman, Mary Jo Tufte, and Matthew WeegMentors: Mary Jo Tufte & Matthew WeegWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Many plants produce chemical compounds that are physiologically active in vertebrates. The most ubiquitous of these are the terpenoids, many of which cause vasodilation of the aorta and mesenteric arteries. We examined the vasoactive effects of Umbellularia californica essential oil, which contains the terpenoid umbellulone. We applied the oil to cutaneous arterioles and measured the resulting change in vessel diameter. The oil caused a significant decrease in diameter that persisted until the oil was washed off. No change in diameter was observed with our control, medical grade sesame oil. These results are opposite to the vasodilatory effects of terpenoids on aortic rings and mesenteric arteries. This suggests that the effects of umbellulone are different from other terpenoids, that the effects of terpenoids differ depending on blood vessel type, or that application of the complete essential oil affects vasculature differently than application of the isolated terpenoid.


Stages of Group Work in CS1Presentor/Author: Cecily HeinerWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

In CS1, students have a limited set of programming skills and they often represent a wide range of experience levels; this combination can make group work especially challenging. This talk will contain a review of pair programming and group work with a focus on CS1. Then, I will briefly describes guidelines for selecting group work projects and suggestions for forming groups and assigning roles. Finally, I will share a detailed description of stages for a typical CS1 group project.

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New Bedford’s Civil WarPresentor/Author: Earl MulderinkCollege of Humanities & Social Science

In this presentation, Earl Mulderink discusses research methods and key findings from his book, “New Bedford’s Civil War,” recently issued in paperback by Fordham University Press. This book contributes to the growing body of Civil War studies that analyze the “war at home” by focusing on the bustling center of the world’s whaling industry in the nineteenth century. He pays particular attention to the soldiers and families connected with the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the “brave black regiment” made famous by the 1989 movie, “Glory.”


Ball Don’t Lie: The effect of the synthetic ball on NBA player performancePresentors/Authors: Gentry Julian and Joshua PriceMentor: Joshua PriceSchool of Business

Beginning in the 2006-07 season, the NBA began to use a synthetic ball instead of the traditional leather basketball. The NBA proposed that the new ball would offer better grip, feel and consistency than the current leather ball. After complaints by the players and a grievance by the player’s association, the NBA switched back to the leather ball. The objective of this study is to examine if player performance is affected by the use of the two different types of ball. We employ three distinct methods: difference-in-differences, interrupted time series, and player-game fixed effects. In all three methods, the results indicate that using a synthetic ball had no distinguishable difference in field goal percentage and three point percentage compared to using a leather ball. There is some evidence to suggest that player’s free throw percentage slightly decreased when they switched from a synthetic ball to a leather ball mid-season.

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The Stability of the Steady-State Solutions of a Predator-Prey Model having Holling Type II ResponsePresentor: Jason AdamsAuthors: Jason Adams, Nate JewkesMentor: Jianlong HanWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

We study a predator-prey model having Holling type II response arising in Math Biology. The stability of the steady-state solutions of this system will be analyzed. We also give some numerical experiments that verify the theoretical results for those steady-state solutions.


Minerals of Coal CreekPresentors/Authors: Christopher Lamb and Jared WeaverMentor: Dr. Kim WeaverWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Coal Creek Canyon was analyzed for mineral content over July of 2014. Mineral content, i.e. the chemical environment, greatly influences the aquatic life of a creek. The exact determination of mineral content is significant because past analyses of this region of Coal Creek have shown higher mineral concentrations in lower regions of Coal Creek despite the apparent lack of water input. Current research aimed to better characterize these spikes in concentration and to determine if these mineral concentration trends continued when samples were acquired this summer. Environmental water samples were collected at 8 evenly spaced locations of Coal Creek. These water samples were collected every other day for 3 consecutive weeks and were tested using Ion Chromatography and Atomic Absorption to determine mineral concentrations. Sources may include unknown inlets which introduce highly concentrated water into the creek or specific sediments found at certain points in the creek.


Procedural Control’s Effect on Anxiety, Perceived Unpleasantness and Perceived Pain IntensityPresentor: Lynn WhiteAuthors: Lynn H. White & Jamie MoonCollege of Humanities & Social Science

Real and perceived control of noxious stimulation may alleviate pain through a reduction of anxiety. Procedural control was manipulated by having participants administered a finger prick to themselves or by the experimenter. Self-reported anxiety, the unpleasantness of the situation, perceived pain intensity, and galvanic skin conductance were assessed before and after the finger prick. The results showed that giving participants procedural control had no effect on any of the dependent measures. For participants as a whole, skin conductance increased significantly from the anticipatory to post-stimulus period. In contrast, self-reported anxiety levels decreased. We believe that the participants’ locus of control (internal vs. external) may have masked an effect of procedural control on pain.


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Inquiring Minds: Integrating the Common Core and STEMPresentors/Authors: Dr. Brian C. Ludlow, Peggy WittwerBeverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education & Human Development

The Utah State Board of Education has stated, The new Utah Core Standards in English language arts…, based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), establish a framework for high quality instruction (http://www.schools.utah.gov/core/). Regarding science, one of the goals established in the CCSS is that students will be able to comprehend science texts in the appropriate grade complexity band independently and proficiently (http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RST/6-8/). In an effort to enable students to achieve this, while developing an appreciation for science, we have developed procedures for creating lessons integrating the cross-cutting themes of STEM with the foundational skills required to gain proficiency in Language Arts. We have also developed a series of engaging activities for pre-service and in-service teachers aimed at fostering an inquiry-based approach to learning and teaching. We will discuss our current programs, and plans for future development.

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Population Biology and Genetics of Invasive Turtles in the Virgin River BasinPresentor: Riley TaylorAuthors: Riley Taylor, Laurie Mauger, William HeyborneMentor: Laurie MaugerWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Invasive species cause extensive ecological damage and are considered major threats to the biodiversity of ecosystems. The mode that invasive species succeed ranges from out competing the native species. The red-eared slider (Tracheyms scripta) and the smooth soft-shell (Apalone spinifera) have been marked as invasive exotics throughout many areas of the world. They have the potential to cause deleterious effects on native species. There are no chelonian species native to southern Utah, with the exception of the endangered desert tortoise. However, both T. scripta and A. spinifera have been noted in abundance in the Virgin River drainage system. We have two main objectives for this proposal. The first is to quantify the demographic characteristics of these invasive turtle species in the Virgin River System. Secondly, we will estimate the population genetic structure of these invasive turtles to determine effective population sizes and attempt identify the source populations.


Mayo ClinicPresentor/Author: Evan WhippleMentor: Donna ListerWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

An account of my experience with the Mayo Clinic as a nursing extern. The Mayo Clinic is the number one hospital in the United States. I was 1 of 50 externs selected out of a pool of over 800 applicants. I was assigned to work on the Medical Cardiology ICU. My speech would include the primary value of Mayo: The patient comes first.


Transforming Education through Cross-Cultural CollaborationPresentors: Shauna Mendini, Kay Andersen, Keith Bradshaw, Lynn Vartan, Xun SunCollege of Performing & Visual Arts

Collaborations with artists from China resulted in an original dance drama Dream of Helen and percussion concert East Meets West. These projects (spanning 4 years) have led to 17 Chinese artists visiting SUU (5 making multiple visits) to engage in cultural interchange with students and faculty; 6 faculty from the College of Performing and Visual Arts working through the creative process with their Chinese counterparts; and 28 students immersed in a foreign country adapting to the challenges of a rehearsal and performance process on an international stage. The presenters share the journey of the creative process: difficulties, challenges and joys associated with an undertaking between SUU and the renowned Hubei Symphony Orchestra and the Hubei Dance Drama Theatre in China; the transforming educational results; and the outcome when people share in the creation of art that goes beyond one person, one culture, and one place.


To Reward, or Not To Reward, That is the Question to MotivationPresentor: Annette CanfieldAuthors: Annette Canfield and Dr. Nichole WangsgardMentor: Nichole WangsgardBeverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education & Human Development

All educators in elementary and secondary settings would prefer that students are motivated by intrinsic rewards; however, extrinsic rewards can be used to motivate students to gain new skills. Once new skills have been gained, students experience success and become more intrinsically motivated to pursue the activity in the future. When teachers take the time to understand their students’ motivational needs and implement a reward system, such as a token economy, they can inspire students to participate and learn how to succeed and learn to love learning. This oral presentation will help attendees understand the motivational needs of students and how to intervene and motivate each type of student to participate.

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The Stability of a Semi-Implicit Numerical Scheme for a Competition Model in Math BiologyPresentor: Brennon BauerAuthors: Brennon Bauer & Amy GiffordMentor: Dr. Jianlong HanWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

We study a Lotka-Volterra competition model. By using the Nondimensionalization Method, we analyze the stability of the steady state solutions for this system. Also, a stable numerical scheme is proposed to verify the theoretical results of the system. Using the Principle of Mathematical Induction, we prove the unconditional stability and convergence of the numerical scheme.

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Southern Utah University General Chemistry Case Study: Identification of Curriculum ObstaclesPresentor: Kim Bronson WeaverAuthors: Kim Bronson Weaver, Rebecca Stewart, and Sam MacfarlaneMentor: Amber McConnellWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Teachers are expected to create a solid foundation for students as they scientifically explore their world. This research focuses on identifying curriculum challenges students encounter in the General Chemistry courses provided at SUU by doing an evaluation of online homework, test scores, customized quizzes, and student surveys. An analysis of the students’ online homework provided by Sapling Learning during the 2013-14 academic year qualitatively assessed obstacles by considering Bloom’s Taxonomy, logical reasoning, and question format. Difficulty was assessed by the correlation of the qualitative assessments and performance on each question. The same analysis was done on tests given by some of the faculty during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 academic years. Identified obstacles will then be used to develop quizzes and surveys that will be given in the 2014-2015 academic year. By identifying curriculum challenges, professors may enable greater student success by accommodating their needs.


Chemical Discovery and Innovation at SUUPresentor/Author: Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Our research focuses on the discovery of new chemical reactions, efficient catalytic processes, and useful synthetic products. All of the work described results from the collaboration of a faculty mentor with an undergraduate SUU student. The research projects discussed will include: the synthesis of novel phoshonium tetrafluoroborate salts for the production of new transition metal catalysts, the catalytic conversion of thermodynamically more stable organic substrates to less stable products using visible light photoredox catalysis, the diastereoselective addition reactions of Grignard reagents, and the Lewis acid catalyzed substitution reactions of phosphorus(III) electrophiles.

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A Microfluidic Device for Oxygen Quantitation in Anoxic EnvironmentsPresentor: Lohra MillerAuthors: Lohra Miller, Samantha Mckay, Christopher MonsonMentor: Christopher MonsonWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Anoxic waters are important and relatively common. We are attempting to create a microfluidic device to measure low oxygen levels that will be less expensive and more sensitive than current STOX techniques. Measuring the amount of oxygen present in anoxic water (<1% of oxygen saturation) is both challenging and important. Low oxygen levels occur both naturally and experimentally in many different settings, and measuring the actual oxygen level can be important in determining what types of chemical processes can occur. Currently, the method for measuring low oxygen concentration is to use an STOX electrode, which is expensive and relies on a diffusion-limited current to measure dissolved oxygen. We are attempting to create a microfluidic-based STOX-like device employing magnetohydrodynamic flow. This should be much less expensive than an STOX electrode and it should produce a greater current for a given oxygen level, giving our device an overall better oxygen detection limit.


Discovery of New Reactions for Antibiotic SynthesisPresentor: Karina Jonas Authors: Karina N. Jonas and Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Mentor: Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

The goal of our research is to synthesize and study monocyclic beta-lactam compounds (monobactams) which possess the ability to treat penicillin-resistant Gram negative pathogens. We envision a visible light photocatalyzed [2+2] cycloaddition reaction between a thioamide (or equivalent) and an alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compound. Initial experiments used the commercially available Ru(bpy)3Cl2 photocatalyst. Experiments were analyzed by thin layer silica gel chromatography and gas chromatography coupled mass spectrometry. In future research, our products will be tested for biological activity through the Kirby-Bauer antibiotic testing method. If the monobactam product proves effective in killing bacteria, then the minimum concentration necessary to kill bacteria will be determined by overnight incubation of the product in solutions of bacteria.

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Archaeology of the Neo-Inca State in Vilcabamba, PeruPresentor: Emily DeanAuthors: Emily Dean and Amelia PerezCollege of Humanities & Social Science

Peru’s Vilcabamba region served as the seat of Inca resistance against the Spanish from A.D. 1536 to 1572. In 2009 and 2011 a joint SUU and Peruvian team recorded, mapped, and excavated sites within a 400 sq. km. area of this understudied region. Subsequent analyses of architectural, ceramic, lithic, floral and faunal data has allowed us to investigate the interactions between the Incas and the Spanish colonial forces -- illuminating the struggles of indigenous peoples to maintain their identities in the face of overwhelming change.


African Adventure - Travel Photography and Ecotourism - SUU Study AbroadPresentor: Jon SmithAuthors: Devan Chavez, Amanda Hansen, Kendra Maxwell, Jasmine Lewis, Kelli Bowles, Clinton JensenMentors: Jon Smith and Anne SmithCollege of Humanities & Social Science

A panel of SUU students presents photography and video featuring wildlife, culture, tourism and adventure activities captured on SUU Study Abroad - African Adventure - Travel Photography and Ecotourism in Swaziland and South Africa. Six students and two faculty members traveled May 2014 meeting with tourism operators and photographing amazing wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants and other classic African animals. Students engaged in ecotourism practice while documenting and participating in activities like visiting with villagers in their homes, teaching orphans, ziplining, whitewater rafting, quad biking and elephant riding. Because of the faculty members’ previous Fulbright experience in the region, the students were able to have a more personalized experience with the land and its people.


Synthetic Preparation of New Ligands to be used in Transition-Metal Catalyzed ReactionsPresentor: Auston ButterfieldAuthors: Auston Butterfield and Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Mentor: Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Transition-metal catalyzed reactions are useful in the organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals, material, and fuels. Ligands (small molecules bound to the transition-metal) can have a large impact on the reactivity of the catalyst. Our research focuses on the development of new ligands to be used in novel transition metal catalyzed reactions. Our approach to the synthesis of these new ligands includes the substitution of the chlorine atoms of phosphorous trichloride (PCl3) with various organic groups through bimolecular nucleophile-electrophile chemistry.


Stripping of Supported Lipid Bilayers Into Lipid VesiclesPresentor/Author: Cameron CooperMentor: Christopher MonsonWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Multiple methods of isolating and purifying membrane proteins are currently in use or under investigation. A family of promising methods uses supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) to mimic a native-like environment during the separation process. Many of these processes use electric current to produce bands of purified membrane proteins. While SLB techniques are promising for separations, the glass supporting them presents a challenge for protein characterization, as many membrane processes involve transmembrane signaling or transport. Thus, a method that converts SLBs into lipid vesicles would be valuable. We have shown that a region of lipids may be selectively removed from the glass by fast buffer flow in a microfluidic device. The stripping procedure is robust enough that stripping was observed in multiple microfluidic devices. Stripping probably results in the formation of lipid vesicles, when coupled with other techniques, will be used with the purification processes mentioned prior.


Performance Implications of Running Hadoop on Traditional HPC Resources Using myHadoopPresentor: Chaz GeorgeAuthors: Chaz George, Soheil Mazaheri , Alan Sill, Susan Urban, Yong ChenMentor: Yong ChenWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Hadoop is a framework used mostly for big data analysis. It is an open source distribution of the MapReduce processing framework, and is usually implemented on commodity hardware across entire systems. myHadoop is a set of scripts that was created in order to run Hadoop jobs on traditional HPC resources, instead of Hadoop cluster with commodity hardware and local storage. We aim to create a new benchmarking suite that compares running Hadoop on a regular Hadoop cluster with running Hadoop with myHadoop on HPC resources. We have deployed and evaluated myHadoop on the Hrothgar HPC system at Texas Tech University and used the benchmarks that are packaged with Apache Hadoop. These benchmarks serve as a means to compare the performance of the file system and architecture of the Hadoop cluster to that of Hadoop on Hrothgar HPC cluste

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Teaching fish biology through a STEAM approachPresentor: Delaney PattersonAuthors: Delaney Patterson and Dr. Jacqualine GrantMentor: Jacqualine GrantWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Most children know what a fish is and where it lives, but few know how its shape or morphology provides us with clues about its habitat. We created silicon rubber fish models to teach K-8 children about fish morphology, habitat specialization, and the art of gyotaku. The Japanese art of fish printing is known as gyotaku and has been practiced for approximately 200 years. We categorized fish into three non-technical categories: rover, hider, and spinner. During 20 minute sessions with students, we introduced to the morphologies, demonstrated the gyotaku method, then allowed them to choose a rubber fish model and create a print. Students were then asked to categorize their fish into one of the three categories and speak about the type of habitat in which the fish might live. The activity was a messy, but successful learning technique.


The Lewis Acid-Catalyzed Substitution of Phosphorus(III) Reagents with NucleophilesPresentor: Matthew PraterAuthors: Matthew Prater and Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Mentor: Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

The nucleophilic substitution reaction is a fundamental reaction in which an electron-rich (nucleophilic) species replaces a group on an electron-poor (electrophile) substrate. Substitution reactions are useful because they follow a defined set of rules that allow the practitioner some reliability in the prediction of the expected products structure. Substitution reactions at electrophiles, like carbon, have been thoroughly studied and their selectivity and mechanisms elucidated. However, far less is known about the selectivity of substitution reactions at trigonal pyramidal electrophiles. Our work in this field has led to the discovery that Lewis acids can be used to catalyze the addition of Grignard reagents to phosphorus(III) reagents.

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Monitoring the Destruction and Natural Recovery of a Monsoon-Dominated Stream System After a Wildfire Damages its Watershed, Stout Canyon, UtahPresentor/Author: Peter ChristensenMentor: Jennifer HargraveWalter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

The recovery of a stream after its watershed has been destroyed by a fire is well documented in streams that have its high flow event occur during spring runoff. However, there is little data regarding the recovery of streams that have high flow events during the summer monsoons. Stout Canyon is a monsoon dominated stream whose watershed was burned by the Shingle Fire of 2011. Data collected from this site allowed comparison of the different recovery processes in both spring-runoff-dominated-systems and monsoon-dominated-systems. The results showed that the recovery time of the stream’s substrate and floodplains are nearly identical in both systems. However, stream banks take a much longer time to re-stabilize in monsoon-dominated-systems when compared to spring-runoff-dominated-systems. This is most likely due to the sudden and violent nature of monsoon caused high water events.

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Evaluation of the Stereochemical Selectivity of the Nucleophilic Addition Reaction of the Menthylmagnesium Chloride Grignard Reagent with ElectrophilesPresentor: Rebecca MaedgenAuthors: Rebecca Maedgen and Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Mentor: Nathan S. Werner Ph.D.Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Science & Engineering

Menthol is a natural product isolated from mint leaves. It is the active ingredient in cough drops that soothes throat irritation. It is a six-membered carbon ring that contains three substituents: an alcohol, isopropyl, and methyl group. The six-membered carbon ring can exist as two chair conformations that minimize angle strain. In the case of menthol, the structural conformations are not degenerate and thus can affect the reactivity of the functional groups contained on the ring. The focus of this research project is the evaluation of the stereochemical selectivity that results from a nucleophilic, and stereochemically labile carbon-magnesium bond contained on a menthol-derived six-membered ring. We have recently obtained proof-of-principle in preliminary experiments. The potential applications of this research could be in the production of chiral menthol-derived catalysts for the production of new enantioenriched medicines.

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TOPIC INDEX LOCATION TIME PRESENTOR(S)

Analytically Chemistry Brian Head Room 1:40 PM Christopher Lamb and Jared Weaver Applied Mathematics Cedar Breaks Room 2:20 PM Brennon Bauer Archaeology Sharwan Smith Center P3 1:00 - 2:30 PM Emily Dean Biology Cedar Breaks Room 1:20 PM Holden Wagstaff Biology Cedar Breaks Room 2:00 PM Riley Taylor Chemistry Escalante Room 2:20 PM Nathan S. Werner Chemistry Sharwan Smith Center P1 1:00 - 2:30 PM Lohra Miller Chemistry Sharwan Smith Center P2 1:00 - 2:30 PM Karina Jonas Chemistry Sharwan Smith Center P5 1:00 - 2:30 PM Auston Butterfield Chemistry Sharwan Smith Center P6 1:00 - 2:30 PM Cameron Cooper Chemistry Sharwan Smith Center P9 1:00 - 2:30 PM Matthew Prater Chemistry Education Brian Head Room 2:20 PM Kim Bronson Weaver Chemsitry Sharwan Smith Center P11 1:00 - 2:30 PM Rebecca Maedgen Computer Science Brian Head Room 1:20 PM Cecily Heiner Education Reform Escalante Room 1:40 PM Brian Ludlow/ Peggy Wittwer Fish Biology Education Sharwan Smith Center P8 1:00 - 2:30 PM Delaney Patterson Global Engagement Starlight Room 2:00 PM Shauna Mendini/Kay Andersen/Keith Bradshaw/ Lynn Vartan/Xun Sun Hadoop, Benchmarking, High Sharwan Smith Center P7 1:00 - 2:30 PM Chaz George Performance Computing Hydrology Sharwan Smith Center P10 1:00 - 2:30 PM Peter Christensen Labor Economics Escalante Room 1:00 PM Jesse Baker Mathematics Cedar Breaks Room 1:40 PM Jason Adams Nanofabrication Techniques Brian Head Room 1:00 PM Sacha Toussaint Nursing Brian Head Room 2:00 PM Evan Whipple Pain: Anticipated and Actual Starlight Room 1:40 PM Lynn White Paleontology Cedar Breaks Room 1:00 PM Claire Cleveland Photojournalism and Tourism Sharwan Smith Center P4 1:00 - 2:30 PM Jon Smith Poetry Starlight Room 1:00 PM Bryce Christensen Sports Economics Escalante Room 1:20 PM Gentry Julian and Joshua Price Student Motivation Escalante Room 2:00 PM Annette Canfield U.S. History (Civil War) Starlight Room 1:20 PM Earl Mulderink

NAME LOCATION TIME Jason Adams Cedar Breaks Room 1:40 PMKay Andersen Starlight Room 2:00 PMBrennon Bauer Cedar Breaks Room 2:20 PMJesse Baker Escalante Room 1:00 PMKeith Bradshaw Starlight Room 2:00 PMAuston Butterfield Sharwan Smith Center P5 1:00 - 2:30 PMAnnette Canfield Escalante Room 2:00 PMBryce Christensen Starlight Room 1:00 PMPeter Christensen Sharwan Smith Center P10 1:00 - 2:30 PMCameron Cooper Sharwan Smith Center P6 1:00 - 2:30 PM Emily Dean Sharwan Smith Center P3 1:00 - 2:30 PMChaz George Sharwan Smith Center P7 1:00 - 2:30 PMCecily Heiner Brian Head Room 1:20 PMKarina Jonas Sharwan Smith Center P2 1:00 - 2:30 PMGentry Julian Escalante Room 1:20 PMChristopher Lamb Brian Head Room 1:40 PMBrian Ludlow Escalante Room 1:40 PMRebecca Maedgen Sharwan Smith Center P11 1:00 - 2:30 PM

NAME LOCATION TIME Shauna Mendini Starlight Room 2:00 PMLohra Miller Sharwan Smith Center P1 1:00 - 2:30 PMEarl Mulderink Starlight Room 1:20 PMDelaney Patterson Sharwan Smith Center P8 1:00 - 2:30 PMMatthew Prater Sharwan Smith Center P9 1:00 - 2:30 PMJoshua Price Escalante Room 1:20 PMJon Smith Sharwan Smith Center P4 1:00 - 2:30 PMXun Sun Starlight Room 2:00 PMRiley Taylor Cedar Breaks Room 2:00 PMSacha Toussaint Brian Head Room 1:00 PMLynn Vartan Starlight Room 2:00 PMHolden Wagstaff Cedar Breaks Room 1:20 PMKim Bronson Weaver Brian Head Room 2:20 PMJared Weaver Brian Head Room 1:40 PMNathan S. Werner Escalante Room 2:20 PMEvan Whipple Brian Head Room 2:00 PMLynn White Starlight Room 1:40 PMPeggy Wittwer Escalante Room 1:40 PM

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