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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
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 2 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 3 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 4 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 5 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 6 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 7 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 8 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 9 of 47
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
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
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 12 of 47
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
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 14 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 15 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 16 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 17 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 18 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 19 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 20 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 21 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 22 of 47
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 23 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 24 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 25 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 26 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 27 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 28 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 29 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 30 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 31 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 32 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 33 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 34 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 35 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 36 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 37 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 38 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 39 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 40 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 41 of 47
Winning Papers, Spring 2014
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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