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Winning Papers, Spring 2014 Biology I, Oral Presentations Neuroprotective Effect of Testosterone on Dopaminergic Neurons in the Substanitia Nigra: Implications for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. First Place Joe Knight (Contact Author) Biology Danielle Cook (Author) Biology Dani Corbett (Author) Biology Meleah Cook (Author) Biology Nancy Valladares (Author) Biology Hailee Rogers (Author) Biology Clair Eckersell (Mentor) Biology Tyrel Foster (Author) Biology Plant Growth Promoting Bacillus Second Place Chris Wyman (Contact Author) Biology Dwight Wray (Mentor) Biology Garett Bonds (Author) Biology Tom Moore (Author) Biology Amie McIntier (Author) Biology Chad Mosley (Author) Biology Testing the Waters: An Analysis and Comparison of Modern Outdoor Water Purification Techniques Third Place Thomas Moore (Contact Author) Biology Chris Wyman (Author) Biology Dwight Wray (Mentor) Biology Garett Bonds (Author) Biology Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 1 of 47

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Page 1: Winning Papers, Spring 2014 Spring/Spring 2014...Todd Godfrey (Contact Author) Economics Allan Walburger (Mentor) Economics ... Ryan Garrett (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and

Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Biology I,  Oral Presentations

Neuroprotective Effect of Testosterone on Dopaminergic Neurons in the Substanitia Nigra: Implications for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

First Place

Joe Knight (Contact Author) Biology

Danielle Cook (Author) Biology

Dani Corbett (Author) Biology

Meleah Cook (Author) Biology

Nancy Valladares (Author) Biology

Hailee Rogers (Author) Biology

Clair Eckersell (Mentor) Biology

Tyrel Foster (Author) Biology

Plant Growth Promoting Bacillus

Second Place

Chris Wyman (Contact Author) Biology

Dwight Wray (Mentor) Biology

Garett Bonds (Author) Biology

Tom Moore (Author) Biology

Amie McIntier (Author) Biology

Chad Mosley (Author) Biology

Testing the Waters: An Analysis and Comparison of Modern Outdoor Water Purification Techniques

Third Place

Thomas Moore (Contact Author) Biology

Chris Wyman (Author) Biology

Dwight Wray (Mentor) Biology

Garett Bonds (Author) Biology

Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 1 of 47

Page 2: Winning Papers, Spring 2014 Spring/Spring 2014...Todd Godfrey (Contact Author) Economics Allan Walburger (Mentor) Economics ... Ryan Garrett (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and

Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Biology II,  Oral Presentations

Reproductive cycles in Lambda phage and its connection to host cells growth stage

First Place

Anna Dalpias (Contact Author) Biology

Seth Ririe (Mentor) Biology

Digestibility and Nutritive Quality of Forages Over Time

Second Place

Nathan Price (Contact Author) Animal and Food Science

Jim Lamb (Mentor) Animal and Food Science

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Business,  Oral Presentations

Individual and Collaborative Translation

First Place

Johanna Frias (Contact Author) Languages and International Studies

Marc Skinner (Mentor) Communication

The Effects of Big Data on Society and Technologies to Safeguard Privacy

Second Place

Christopher A. Hannan (Contact Author) Computer Information Technology

Blaine Robertson (Mentor) Computer Information Technology

Adoption.com Quantitative Research Project

Third Place

Andrew Ainscough (Contact Author) Business Management

Curtis Bishop (Author) Business Management

Austin Smith (Author) Business Management

Kory Roisum (Author) Business Management

Jake Boyce (Author) Business Management

Scott Austin (Author) Business Management

Bill Crawford (Mentor) Business Management

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Chemistry,  Poster Presentations

Simultaneous Chromatography and Electrophoresis

First Place

Jacob Parkman (Contact Author) Chemistry

Jared Breakall (Author) Chemistry

David Collins (Mentor) Chemistry

Bromination of Alkynes to Dihaloalkenes Using DMSO/HBr Conditions

Second Place

William Gibbs (Contact Author) Chemistry

Ryan DaBell (Mentor) Chemistry

The Chemically‐Active Toy (CAT): Soft Robotics at BYU‐Idaho

Third Place

Andrew Sevy (Contact Author) Chemistry

Jon Meyers (Author) Chemistry

Hector Becerril (Mentor) Chemistry

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Communications I,  Poster Presentations

Avoiding a 2017 Lockout: A Research Analysis of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement

First Place

Hayden Coombs (Contact Author) Communication

Lane Williams (Mentor) Communication

Marc Skinner (Mentor) Communication

Television Viewing Habits of BYU‐Idaho Students

Second Place

Cira Fear (Contact Author) Communication

Jonathan De Leon (Author) Communication

Natalia Hepworth (Author) Communication

Miles Blaine (Author) Communication

Lane Williams (Mentor) Communication

Megan Brownlow (Author) Communication

Clarissa Helman (Author) Communication

What do BYU‐Idaho students consider to be newsworthy?

Third Place

Katie Bailey (Contact Author) Communication

Alexander Rupp (Author) Communication

Kelsey Hurst (Author) Communication

Jenna Scarnecchia (Author) Communication

Lane Williams (Mentor) Communication

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Communications II,  Poster Presentations

Do BYU‐I students interact with Church social media?

First Place

Carissa Simons (Contact Author) Communication

Whitney Claflin (Author) Communication

Lane Williams (Mentor) Communication

Morgan Harper (Author) Communication

Nikki Siegel (Author) Communication

Jessica Blain (Author) Communication

To Post or not to Post that is the Question

Second Place

Devin Pincock (Contact Author) Communication

James Bullough (Author) Communication

McCain Kennedy (Author) Communication

Amy Perez (Author) Communication

Kelsie Smith (Author) Communication

Lane Williams (Mentor) Communication

The Way News Travels

Third Place

Lesleigh Coxe (Contact Author) Communication

Andrew Sorensen (Author) Communication

Daniel Kemer (Author) Communication

Mike Hesse (Author) Communication

Lane Williams (Mentor) Communication

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Computer Science & Electrical Engineering,  Poster Presentations

Finite Element Modeling and Characterization of Cantilever Probe Tips Used in Wafer Test

First Place

Levi Hill (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Noelle Blaylock (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Stevan Hunter (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Digital Temperature Sensor Module: DTS‐1

Second Place

Ron Jones (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Kyle Nevins (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Joel Zegarra (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Nathan Hunter (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

James Jorgensen (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Colby Robbins (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Product Definition for New MEMS Pressure Sensor

Third Place

Patrick McNamara (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Aaron Collins (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Joel Zegarra (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Stevan Hunter (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Allen Halverson (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

David Christian (Author) Mechanical Engineering

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Economics I,  Oral Presentations

An Analysis to Create Optimal Pricing Strategies for a Value Discount Card

First Place

Jason Nestor (Contact Author) Economics

Eric Larsen (Author) Economics

David Barrus (Mentor) Economics

Mark Lewis (Author) Economics

Factors in Determining Charitable Donation Rates

Second Place

Moriah Horner (Contact Author) Economics

Robert Goodin (Author) Economics

Andrew Horner (Author) Economics

David Barrus (Mentor) Economics

Consumer Choice: Embarrassment and the Use of Self‐checkout Systems

Third Place

Jared Robertson (Contact Author) Economics

Kenny Scoresby (Author) Economics

David Barrus (Mentor) Economics

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Economics II,  Oral Presentations

Brigham Young University Students and Moving Violations

First Place

Tristan Ackerman (Contact Author) Economics

Trey Bluemel (Author) Economics

David Barrus (Mentor) Economics

Does Canada have the Dutch Disease?

Second Place

Todd Godfrey (Contact Author) Economics

Allan Walburger (Mentor) Economics

Affects of changes in farm input price indices upon agricultural sectors in the Northwestern United States

Third Place

Ha Bui (Contact Author) Economics

Jeffery Hendrix (Author) Economics

Joshua Tibbitts (Author) Economics

David Barrus (Mentor) Economics

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Economics III,  Oral Presentations

Commodity Value at Risk Modeling

First Place

Travis Loebs (Contact Author) Economics

Ricardo Correa (Author) Economics

David Barrus (Mentor) Economics

The Sharpe Ratio: Can technical analysis consistently outperform a random selection procedure.

Second Place

Carl Jurrus (Contact Author) Economics

Allan Walburger (Mentor) Economics

Player Efficiency Analysis, NBA

Third Place

Zachary Davis (Contact Author) Economics

Adam Bahr (Author) Economics

David Barrus (Mentor) Economics

Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 10 of 47

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

English,  Oral Presentations

Holly Golightly: The Anti‐Absurd Heroine

First Place

Lee Gibbs (Contact Author) English

Elaine Hawker (Mentor) English

I Am Xitlali

Second Place

Christian Barreda Huerta (Contact Author) English

Zachary Johnson (Author) English

Gianfranco Fernandez Ruiz (Author) English

Karen Holt (Mentor) English

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Third Place

Jason Godfrey (Contact Author) English

Jeff Smith (External Author) Art

Joshua Allen (Mentor) English

Joshua Abegglen (Mentor) Art

Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 11 of 47

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Fiction Writing,  Written Essay

Writings of a Serial Killer

First Place

Sarah Lofgren (Contact Author) English

Karen Holt (Mentor) English

Considering the Likelihood that the Cosmos are a Computer Simulation

Second Place

Ashley Schellhous (Contact Author) English

JP Sloop (Mentor) English

Epic(ish)

Third Place

Anna May (Contact Author) English

Kendall Grant (Mentor) English

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Health, Rec, Human Performance I,  Poster Presentations

Participation in Recreational Sports Activities

First Place

Stephenie Frye (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Kari Archibald (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

How do Leisure Activities Affect Relationship Satisfaction in Married Students at BYU‐Idaho?

Second Place

Shayni Emerson (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Lexi Mancera (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Mitch Dooley (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Kari Archibald (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Cell Phone Use and Leisure Participation

Third Place

Kiana Barnes (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Kari Archibald (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 13 of 47

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Health, Rec, Human Performance II,  Poster Presentations

Current On Campus Student Awareness of Crisis Emergency Preparedness

First Place

Ryan Garrett (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Kari Archibald (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

An Assessment of Leadership Abilities Gained From Adventure Education in Brigham Young University ‐ Idaho Students

Second Place

Leah Hasler (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Kari Archibald (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

BYU‐Idaho Students Past Experiences in The Psychology of Competitive Dance: A Study of the Motivations for Adolescent Involvement

Second Place

Breanna Smith (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

 Kari Archibald (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Health, Rec, Human Performance III,  Poster Presentations

Headphones and Hearing Loss

First Place

Thomas Bonds (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Rory Furrows (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Tyler Beesley (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Morgan Barnes (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Merle Benedict (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Julia McKendrick (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

The Water Factor

Second Place

Mckenzi Wray (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Kevin Erikson (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Sami Keilbart (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Chia Vang (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Merle Benedict (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Health and Hand Hygiene

Third Place

Mason Grow (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Rachel Snow (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Johannes Bartley (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Keturah Comstock (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Merle Benedict (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Emily Daley (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Health, Rec, Human Performance IV,  Poster Presentations

Mental Health of BYUI Students and the Effectiveness of the Counseling Center

First Place

Rachelle Riffle (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Katie Allen (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Prince Osemene (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Evan Olson (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Merle Benedict (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Do BYU‐I Students Know the Difference Between Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin?

Second Place

Heather Clevenger (Contact Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Sarah Bautista (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Nathan Irigoyen (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Austin Thornhill (Author) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Merle Benedict (Mentor) Health, Recreation and Human Perform

Ringworm: Can the Fungi live on Wrestling Mats and Cause Human Infections?

Third Place

Amie McIntier (Contact Author) Biology

Amie McIntier (Contact Author) Biology

Chad Mosley (Author) Biology

Dwight Wray (Mentor) Biology

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Home & Family,  Oral Presentations

Shame, Guilt, Family Efficacy, and Religiosity as Influences on Eating Attitudes

First Place

Kaila Duke (Contact Author) Home and Family

Hailey Gochnour (Author) Home and Family

Chris Baccile (Author) Home and Family

Kelly McCoy (Mentor) Home and Family

Melissa Carr (Author) Home and Family

Youth Relationship Education: An Evaluation of the What's Reel Curriculum

First Place

Jimmy Bridges (Contact Author) Home and Family

Scott Gardner (Mentor) Home and Family

Marriage Opinions Among BYU‐Idaho Students

Third Place

Chris Baccile (Contact Author) Home and Family

Samantha Fox (Author) Home and Family

Malorie White (Author) Home and Family

Bria Rogers (Author) Home and Family

Steve Dennis (Mentor) Home and Family

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Integrated Systems,  Poster Presentations

User Friendly Facebook

First Place

Kevin Porter (Contact Author) Communication

Brian Memmott (Mentor) Art

MongoDB: Useful system or just another trend?

Second Place

Austin Howell (Contact Author) Computer Information Technology

Kory Godfrey (Mentor) Computer Information Technology

A Lesson In Turn‐key

Third Place

Blake Davis (Contact Author) Business Management

Bill Crawford (Mentor) Business Management

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Mechanical Engineering I,  Poster Presentations

Cow Lift

First Place

Kevin Dill (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Byron Nield (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Casey Gullion (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Jason McCain (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Alan Dutson (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

Underwater ROV

Second Place

Jared Reid (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Zack Nilsson (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Michael Cortez (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Nate Keller (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Mark Norman (External Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Alan Dutson (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

H2O for Humanity Water Truck

Third Place

Chadron Ryan (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Sarah Porter (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Alan Dutson (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

James Ahmed (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Richard Field (Author) Mechanical Engineering

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Mechanical Engineering II,  Poster Presentations

Natural Rise

First Place

Aaron Albrecht (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Cameron Smallwood (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Joseph Temus (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Eli Edwards (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Greg Roach (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

Automatic Shifting Bicycle

Second Place

Jake Hansen (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Greg Roach (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

Shower Power

Third Place

Andrew Bayba (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Weston Dunn (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Rob Talbert (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Greg Roach (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Mechanical Engineering III,  Poster Presentations

STOP/START SYSTEMS

First Place

Paul Grate (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Justin Miller (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

Pipeline Overpressure Protection Device

Second Place

Andrew Ward (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Erica Crampton (Author) Mechanical Engineering

Russell Daines (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Process

Third Place

Isaac Scott (Contact Author) Mechanical Engineering

Justin Miller (Mentor) Mechanical Engineering

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Mechanical Engineering IV,  Poster Presentations

Complete 3D Environment Example

First Place

David Donley (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Computer Graphics Project

Second Place

Kyler Hinton (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

3D Visualization of Mailbox Permissions

Third Place

Schuyler Summers (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Jacob Stevens (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

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Winning Papers, Spring 2014

Mechanical Engineering V,  Poster Presentations

Digital Observa on Guidance System(Autonomous Robo c Car)

First Place

Stephen Gullerud (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Quinn Stratton (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmet (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Hide & Seek Autonomous Robotic Cars

Second Place

Eric Gubler (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Dustin Divis (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Jordan Bohne (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Tim Hayford (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Jonathan Castellanos (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Autonomous Golf Bag Cart

Third Place

Shane Herd (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Jef Funk (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

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Mechanical Engineering VI,  Poster Presentations

Power Engineering Monitoring and Protection

First Place

Rob Wall (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

John Cenicola (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

OpenCL Particle Simulation

Second Place

Alex Barney (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

RF semiconductor test on SRAM wafers

Third Place

Manuel Cuevas (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Richard Grimmett (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Mark Norman (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Michael Rowe (Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

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Non‐Fiction Writing,  Written Essay

The Cathedral is Near My Heart: Ironic Architecture in Death Comes for the Archbishop

First Place

Hillary Muller (Contact Author) English

Jason Williams (Mentor) English

Cuando Dio Luz: To Give Light

Second Place

Gianfranco Fernandez Ruiz (Contact Author) English

Jack Harrell (Mentor) English

Society or Self

Third Place

Sadie McKee (Contact Author) English

David Ward (Mentor) English

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Performing Live,  Live Performance

Desolate

First Place

Hannah Robinson (Contact Author) Dance

Wendy Bone (Mentor) Dance

Chronos

Second Place

David Jones (Contact Author) Music

Darrell Brown (Mentor) Music

Venture

Second Place

Rebecca Witt (Contact Author) Dance

Wendy Bone (Mentor) Dance

Our Wall

Third Place

Rebecca Urie (Contact Author) Dance

Wendy Bone (Mentor) Dance

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Physical Science I,  Oral Presentations

The Cascadia Subduction Zone vs. Seaside

First Place

Chloe Woolley (Contact Author) Geology

Julie Willis (Mentor) Geology

Two Dimensional Seperations

Second Place

Jeff St. Jeor (Contact Author) Chemistry

Bryce Thompson (Author) Chemistry

David Collins (Mentor) Chemistry

Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy to measure defects in semiconductor: Silicon wafers

Third Place

Kushal Bhattarai (Contact Author) Physics

Evan Hansen (Mentor) Physics

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Physical Science II,  Oral Presentations

Computation at the Speed of Monads

First Place

Samuel McAravey (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Rick Neff (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Identifying semiconductors through positron annihilation

Second Place

Kellie Hoiland (Contact Author) Physics

Evan Hansen (Mentor) Physics

3D Prime Modulus Tree

Third Place

Ben Williams (Contact Author) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

Rick Neff (Mentor) Computer Science and Electrical Enginee

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Physics & Mathematic Modeling,  Poster Presentations

Benchmarking and Creating a Linux Parallel Computing Cluster

First Place

Matthew Brownell (Contact Author) Physics

Todd Lines (Mentor) Physics

Inverse Problems: Theory and Applications

Second Place

Kinsey Cox (Contact Author) Mathematics

Lawrence Chilton (Mentor) Mathematics

Using Classification Models to Personalize Education

Third Place

Carla M Brookey (Contact Author) Mathematics

Lawrence Chilton (Mentor) Mathematics

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Political Science ‐ Oral Presentations,  Oral Presentations

Signing Statements: Avoiding an Embarrassing Legislative Override and the Separation of Powers

First Place

Tayler Bingham (Contact Author) Political Science

Matt Miles (Mentor) Political Science

The Divergent Beliefs of Religious Freedoms in the United States and France

Second Place

Eljay Robertson (Contact Author) Political Science

Andrea Nelson (Author) Political Science

Neal Carter (Mentor) Political Science

The Role of Religion in Public School Systems: A Comparative Case Study of the United States, Spain, and Germany.

Third Place

Jacqueline Yelton (Contact Author) Political Science

Aaron Masterson (Author) Political Science

Andy Briner (Author) Political Science

Neal Carter (Mentor) Political Science

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Psychology I,  Poster Presentations

Assessing interpersonal conflict in the workplace: A preliminary examination of the psychometric properties of the Workplace Interpersonal Conflict Scale (WICS) among home care consumer‐employers

First Place

Autumn Graves (Contact Author) Psychology

Jacob Wilhite (Author) Psychology

Robert Wright (Mentor) Psychology

Marital satisfaction: The relationship between proscial behaviors and personality characteristics among newly married students.

Second Place

Jayson Carmona (Contact Author) Psychology

Shawn Adame (Author) Psychology

Robert Wright (Mentor) Psychology

Primed to Give: A descriptive and inferential study of factors involved in charitable online donations.

Third Place

Travis Nilsson (Contact Author) Psychology

Michael Watkins (Author) Psychology

Jordan Hunter (Author) Psychology

Scott Davis (Author) Psychology

David Zealley (Author) Psychology

Shelly Vlakhsefjh (Author) Psychology

Tyler Smith (Author) Psychology

Yohan Delton (Mentor) Psychology

Kyle Whittle (Author) Psychology

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Psychology II,  Poster Presentations

The effects of stress and rewards on attention to detail and change blindness

First Place

David Hackett (Contact Author) Psychology

Eric Gee (Mentor) Psychology

The Effects of Adult Attachment Style and Self‐disclosure on Perceived Closeness in Young Adults

Second Place

Jessica Sabin (Contact Author) Psychology

Eric Gee (Mentor) Psychology

The Effects of Dance and Classical Music on Emotion

Third Place

James Fulks (Contact Author) Psychology

eric gee (Mentor) Psychology

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Psychology III,  Poster Presentations

Church Activity and Depression

First Place

Katelyn Hinton (Contact Author) Psychology

Eric Gee (Mentor) Psychology

Undeserved Praise and its Effects on Entitlement

Second Place

Cole Evans (Contact Author) Psychology

Eric Gee (Mentor) Psychology

Exposure to Religious Beliefs and Self‐Esteem

Third Place

Hans Marcusen (Contact Author) Psychology

Eric Gee (Mentor) Psychology

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Sociology I,  Oral Presentations

Age of Mass Murderers and the Location of their Crimes

First Place

Casie Youngberg (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

Age and Crime

Second Place

Jill Wynn (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

Terrorism a Danger to the World

Third Place

Bryan Carver (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

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Sociology II,  Oral Presentations

Marital Status and the Bystander Effect

First Place

Matthew Marquez (Contact Author) Psychology

Eric Gee (Mentor) Psychology

Influence of Adolescent Work on Adult Socioeconomic Status

Second Place

Monica Evans (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

Religion and Premarital Sex

Third Place

Karissa Wilkinson (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

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Sociology III,  Oral Presentations

How does exposure to violent video games influence juvenile delinquency and why?

First Place

Eli Menet (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

Another Brick in the ‘Facebook Wall’: Social Networking Sites’ Impact on Employment Status

Second Place

Cory Sessions (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

Social Media & Delinquency

Third Place

Jerimyha Pectol (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

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Sociology IV,  Oral Presentations

Social Support Systems and Their Effects on the Self‐Concepts of Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse

First Place

Deserie Sanders (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

Does a woman’s education level influences her likelihood of being sexually assaulted?

Second Place

Brianna Francis (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

How Does Sexual Violence as a Deviance Affect the Quality of a Romantic Relationship and Why?

Third Place

Karla Hope (Contact Author) Sociology and Social Work

Tiffany Jenson (Mentor) Sociology and Social Work

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Teacher Education ‐ Oral Presentations I,  Oral Presentations

What happens when teachers and parents work together

First Place

Chris Jensen (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Dean Cloward (Mentor) Teacher Education

The Importance of Funding Gifted and Talented Education

Second Place

Brittani Janson (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

The Effectiveness of the RTI 3 Tiered Intervention

Third Place

Emily Straight (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

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Teacher Education ‐ Oral Presentations II,  Oral Presentations

Autism and Medical Marijuana

First Place

Melanie Bird (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

ADHD: It’s Not Just About the Hyperactivity

Second Place

Elyse Puida (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Why is Autism Growing?

Third Place

Courtney Barker (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

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Teacher Education ‐ Oral Presentations III,  Oral Presentations

Sibling Rivalry in a Special Home

First Place

Madison Slarks (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Anna Owens (Mentor) Teacher Education

Dean Cloward (Mentor) Teacher Education

Protecting the Child: Discipline, Misbehavior, disengagement; It’s all about their rights

Second Place

Lauren Manzano‐Hayes (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Jillisa Cranmer (Mentor) Teacher Education

Education Should Not Hurt

Third Place

Emily Little (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

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Teacher Education ‐ Oral Presentations IV,  Oral Presentations

Early Intervention Provides Lasting Success for Children with Special Needs

First Place

Eden Whitehead (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Michael Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Special Education Services Can Help Students Reach Their Full Potential

Second Place

Jenny Moseley (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Seclusion and Restraint in Special Education

Third Place

Clarah Camp (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Michael Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

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Teacher Education ‐ Poster Presentations I,  Poster Presentations

Can You Hear What I Hear?

First Place

Brianna Ashby (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Michael Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Making the Switch to a Better Life

Second Place

Natalie Green (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

A Child's Voice

Third Place

Carrie Gladden (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

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Teacher Education ‐ Poster Presentations II,  Poster Presentations

Developing the "Write" stuff with Assistive Technology

First Place

Lindsey Bates (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Danae Wells (Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Read it & Weap the benefits of Assistive Technology

Second Place

Haley McLean (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Reading With Your Ears: Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired

Third Place

Lindsey Marshall (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

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Teacher Education ‐ Poster Presentations III,  Poster Presentations

ESL & Special ED

First Place

Annie Davis (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Dean Cloward (Mentor) Teacher Education

It's  OCD, Not Me

Second Place

Erica Romero (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Schedules help Autism PLAN for success!

Third Place

Amy Boggs (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

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Teacher Education ‐ Poster Presentations IV,  Poster Presentations

Art Therapy: Unlocking the World of Disability

First Place

Kayla Fitzgerald (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Dean Cloward (Mentor) Teacher Education

Small and Simple Can Be Best

Second Place

Shanlee Lunt (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Mike Christopherson (Mentor) Teacher Education

Exploring and Creating Balanced Curriculum

Third Place

Melissa Hokanson (Contact Author) Teacher Education

Vaughn Hokanson (Author) Humanities and Philosophy

Marc Skinner (Mentor) Communication

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Visual Art & Design,  Poster Presentations

Costs and Benefits of Green Home Design

First Place

Stephen McCullough (Contact Author) Design & Construction Management

Nate Allen (Mentor) Design & Construction Management

Interweaving the Self: Medium, Subject, Form

Second Place

Ellie Fuhriman (Contact Author) Art

Wade Huntsman (Mentor) Art

Expression of Film

Third Place

Leanna Davidson (Contact Author) Art

Brian Atkinson (Mentor) Art

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Visual Communication,  Poster Presentations

SPOT

First Place

Dan Ard (Contact Author) Communication

Eric Lybbert (Mentor) Communication

Promote Family Time Around the Table by Creating a Blog

Second Place

Rachelle Beardall (Contact Author) Art

Eric Lybbert (Mentor) Communication

Possibilities with Illustrator

Third Place

Kelli Sandberg (Contact Author) Communication

Eric Lybbert (Mentor) Communication

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