2018 Showcase Presentations

Your name (or list of student names) Your department(s) or area(s) of study Project title Mode of presentation Faculty mentor(s) as applicable
Aisa Gibbons Psychology The Alleviation of Anxiety in College Students as They Advance in Semesters Enrolled Poster (research) Dr. Claudia Jorgenson, Dr. Russel T. Warne
Amelia Cope Social Work/Community Health Indonesian Tsunami Mitigation Poster (research) Dr. Sarah Hall
Aneeqa Janjua Psychology  Insomnia Severity and University Student Academic Performance  Poster (research) Cameron John, PhD 
Annalyse Kofoed Institutional Research UVU Student Engagement with Diversity: A Comparative Study Poster (research) Angela Ward
Ashley Franklin English Education Graphic Novels and English as a second language Poster (research)  
Austin Crandall Economics UN Sustainable Development Goals: The Case of Quality of Education and Income Distribution in the U.S. Poster (research) Maritza Sotomayor
Blake Johnson Biology INVESTIGATION OF THE SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF SELECT PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTAINING OILS AND AMPHOTERICIN B TO INHIBIT FUNGAL BIOFILM GROWTH IN RHIZOPUS ORYZAE Poster (research) Dr. Olga Kopp
Blake Newman and Aubrey Nielsen Biology Ethical Implications of Deforestation  Poster (research) Olga R. Kopp
Brittany Allred Psychology, Department of Behavioral Science Construct of Healing in Psychotherapy Poster (research) Cameron John
Brooke Schroeder CHSS, Behavioral Science Mental Health Experts and the Justice System: Concerns and Future Directions Poster (research) Dr. Anton Tolman
Bryan Dalley, Jordon Ciriako, Kylie Zimmerman, and Kayla Stubbs Behavioral Science - Psychology Exploring the Beck Depression Inventory: 57 Years of Assessment Poster (research) Russell T. Warne
Carol Bejar Orellana/ Isak Larsen  Environmental Science and Management Water Quality Study and Trace Metals Poster (research) Hilary Hungerford, Eddy Cadet
Cason Dotson, Michelle Loveland, Brian Timberlake Behavioral Science  Gender & ADHD Levels among Married Former UVU Students   Poster (research) Chris Anderson, Ph.D. & Ron Hammond, Ph.D
Cassandra Hoopes Department of Languages and Cultures / Department of Education Second Language Acquisition in a Post-Methods Era  Poster (research) Doug Jensen 
Channing Hyde English Why Are You So Offended? Poster (research) Linda Shelton
Christina Keller Spanish  Picaresque  Poster (research) Douglas Jensen 
Clayton Rawson Earth Science/ Environmental Science and Management Program Impact of Phragmites australis Control on Utah Lake Water Quality Poster (research) Eddy Cadet
Cody Wells Finance UN Sustainable Development Goals: Life on Land.  The Case of Deforestation in the U.S. Poster (research) Maritza Sotomayor
Colby Gillies Responsible Production and Consumption Water Consumption in Utah Poster (research) Professor Sotomayor
Conner Gleason Economics UN Sustainable Development Goals: Innovation, Industry, and Infrastructure: an Analysis of Haiti Poster (research) Maritza Sotomayor
Cougar B Einfeldt Political Science UN Goal 16 and the Effects of Violence in East Africa Poster (research) Professor Sotomayor
Daniel Balser Zachariah Becerra Graylon Berg Alise Borne Jayson Brandner Cassey Burke Robert Dean Ellen Hall Jared Johnson Nathan Jones Briana Kroll Joshua Lamping Nicole Laudie Rolon Monica Lopez Janelle Pedroza Jared Peterson Parker Phelps Tihare Salazar Carrasco Kyle Takke Evan Traasdahl Spencer Vance Joseph Venoza Languages and Cultures-Spanish Memorias de la Tierra / Memories of Earth: an insight into the graphic world of Miguel Brieva  Art and design display (drawing, painting, ceramics, etc.) Ana M. Aguilera 
Della Don Janjua Psychology An Analysis of Student Mental Health and Academic Performance Poster (research) Cameron John, Ph.D
Dillon Harper Psychology  Bibliotherapy : Evidence for How it's Used and Whether it's Effective  Poster (research) Jessi Hill 
Dominique Elder Biology, Biochemisty The Effects of Bisphenol- A; Bisphenol-A’s Damaging Effects on Human Reproduction and Development and its Role in Chronic Illness Poster (research) Dr. Heather Wilson-Ashworth 
Doug Smith Music Percussion UVU Performances/creative research Doug Smith
Duncan Christensen Economics UN Sustainable Development Goals: The Case of Inequality in the United States Poster (research) Maritza Sotomayor
emily ferre, Austin Ewell biology, genetics Ethical Implications of Genetic Screenings in In Vitro Fertilization Poster (research) Professor Kopp
Emily Kohnman Personal Financial Planning (Business) International Wealth Management: China's Growing Wealth Poster (research) Kevin Castle, Rachel Bi, Kate McPherson
Eric Mena Finance/Economics UN Sustainable Development Goals: Poverty in Malawi: An Analysis of Government Policy and Foreign Aid Poster (research) Professor Sotomayor
Francesca DeMartino Fine Art with an Emphasis in Ballet; Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology  The Aftershocks: A Research through Dance on the Emotional Symptoms of Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder  Performances/creative research Sarah Donohue
Ganae Osorio and Kimberly Memmott Commercial Music No Words Other Todd Sorenson
Henok Gebremichael Biology  Zebra-FISHING for Genes (Analysis of Macrophage Gene Expression in Response to Tissue Wounding) Poster (research) Dr. Sebastian Tauzin
Ian G Hatch, Michelle D. Loveland Psychology The Risk of Addiction in Traumatic Brain Injury Poster (research) Dr. Cameron John
Iryna Chelepis Biology  Inhibition of Fungal Biofilm of Absidia corymbifera and Studies of the Antifungal Activity of Amphotericin B and Origanum vulgare (Oregano) Oil  Poster (research) Dr. Olga Kopp
Isabella Arnett Modern Dance BFA Quotidian Performances/creative research Angela Banchero-Kelleher
James Taylor Behavioral Science Localization and electrical stimulation of sexually dimorphic neural correlates of anxiety: a pilot study Poster (research) James Taylor
Jason Richardson Economics Showcase poster Poster (research) Maritza Sotomayor
Jedediah Orullian Biology Synergistic antifungal activity of amphotericin B, essential oils and low frequency ultrasound on Mucormycosis causing fungi. Poster (research) Olga Kopp, Timothy Doyle
Jonathan Davis Physics and Astronomy Constraining Cosmological Parameters through the kSZ effect Poster (research) Joseph Jensen
Jordon Ciriako Behavioral Science - Psychology  A qualitative study exploring reasons for a service dog as an intervention for PTSD among military personnel Poster (research) Melisa Brooks
Joshua Balmforth Chemistry Probing the mechanism of binding between the sperm and egg cell surface receptors by molecular dynamics simulations and free energy calculations Poster (research) Dr. Elena Laricheva
Justin Wilbert, Devin Gilbert Psychology  The Intersection of  Marital Problems, Unhealthy Lifestyles, and ADHD Challenges Poster (research) Chris Anderson, Ph.D., & Ron J. Hammond, Ph.D.
Kelly Clegg Economics Affordable and Clean Energy Poster (research) Professor Sotomayer
Kristina Smith, Anne "Shelly" Hutchinson, Courtney Carlton, Parker Schouten, Ammon Veil, and Sean Owens. Behavioral Science - Psychology The Effect of Demographic Status on Beliefs about Treating Depression Poster (research) Dr. Cameron John
Levi Neely Biology, Endocrinology - Metabolism and Diabetes CARVEDILOL IMPROVES HYPOGLYCEMIA AWARENESS IN RATS Poster (research) Dr. Owen Chan, PhD, University of Utah
Marisa Crowder Department of Dance, Dance/Choreography Red Rouge- An exploration of the Human Will to Survive Performances/creative research Monica Campbell
Mason Acree Physics Department Artificial Intelligence for Cancer Detection Poster (research) Vern Hart
McKay Biology DNA Methylation: Current Knowledge, Research, and Future Medical Possibilities Poster (research) Olga Kopp
Megan Verno/ Cason Dotson Psychology Identity Congruence, Gender Roles and Correlations with Depression among Women Poster (research) Cameron John, PhD
Meladi Hodges Dance Education Japanese Ideals in Michio Ito’s Choreography and Technique Performances/creative research Sarah Donohue, Angie Banchero-Kelleher
Melania Pena Physics Evidence for a High Altitude Haze on an L/T Transition Brown Dwarf Poster (research) Jacqueline Radigan
Melissa Findeis Behavioral Science- Sociology "Pantsuits and Pearls": The Role of Gender and New Media in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Poster (research) Dr. Debjani Chakravarty
Michael Skanchy, Jared Walker, Ben Espinoza Biology To Abort or Not to Abort, That is the Question Poster (research) Dr Olga Kopp
Michelle Loveland Psychology PTSD, Depression and Veteran Academic Performance Poster (research) Kent Hinkson
Monica English Integrated Studies (Peace and Justice Studies & Religious Studies) and Minor in Gender Studies Existing at a Precarious Intersection: Experiences of Negotiating LGBTQIA Mormon Identity in Utah Poster (research) Dr. Debjani Chakravarty
Nicholas Newell Biology Effectiveness of DNA Barcoding on Cave Dwelling Arachnids, Crustaceans, and Insects Poster (research) Dr. Heath Ogden
Paula B.F.A Modern, Dance Education, Behavioral Science  Daughter of a King  Performances/creative research Mark Borchelt 
Peter Williams, Tyler Barton, Michaella Loveless, Psychology Can a Visual and Auditory Stimulus Elicit a Measurable Stress Response? Poster (research) Claudia Jorgensen
Phillip Rich Chemistry Algae Harvester Poster (research) Kevin Shurtleff
Sandra Cameron, Kristen Thomsen, Steven Bagley Psychology Facilitating Student Learning by Enhancing Metacognition and Readiness to Change Poster (research) Anton Tolman
Sarah Callaway Public and Community Health Administration  Wasatch Elementary School Absentee Survey Poster (research) Dr. Sue Jackson
Shandra Salmon Dance Education, UVU Department of Dance Characterizing Emotion Through Choreography Performances/creative research Sarah Donohue 
Spencer Eyring Finance Zero Hunger Poster (research)  
Spencer Muir, Libby Stevenson Ballroom Dance, Business Management Ballroom Dance and Laban Movement Analysis; Aspiring Artistry in Movement  Performances/creative research Sarah Donohue, Chris Williams, Tara Boyd
Summer Turpin Behavioral Science / Psychology Exploring postsecondary academic performance and problems as risk factors and warning signs of suicidal ideation and behavior in a nationwide sample of student veterans Poster (research) Kent Hinkson
Sydney Houghton Botany - Biology Department The Dispersal of Holmgren’s Milk-vetch (Astragalus holmgreniorum) Seed Pods by Wind Poster (research) Michael T. Stevens
Sylwia Lipinska Hardman,  Enkhzaya Nyam-Ochir, Gretchen Monson, Shelly Crook Hutchinson, Kris Anderson, Zachary Dean, Clayton Rawson, Chase Jenson, James Taylor Psychology/Neuroscience UVU/TCU Collaboration Poster (research) James O. Taylor
Taylor Christensen and Derek McGovern  \ Rhen Parmenter and  Jeremiah Cunningham Engineering Design Technology, Geomatics GNSS Rapid Static and RMS Horizontal Error \ Exploring Elevation Differences:Comparing the relative elevation differences of differential levelling against GPSobservations Poster (research) Sowmya Selvarajan, PhD
Tim Smith, Logan Barnes, Daniel Gray Digital Media, Computer Engineering, Physics  Development and Utilization of Virtual Reality Educational Content for Use by Students of Chemistry Demonstration Dr. Elena Laricheva, Dr. Armen Ilikchyan
Tyson Hillock Department of Biology Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave on Rhizopus oryzae biofilm. Poster (research) Dr. Olga Kopp and Dr. Cyrill Slezak
Xinyue cheng Economics United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: The Case of Lung Cancer in Kentucky  Poster (research)  Dr. Maritza Sotomayor
Zach Dean, Kendrick Kiggins, Jacob Kirkpatrick, Joshua Kirkpatrick, Thomas Mahoney, Tyrel Porter, McKenzie Roberts, Amelia Weixler, Jaren Woods Biology Using CRISPR to find melanin-related Sox10 target genes Poster (research) Eric Domyan
Zach Rodgerson Fincance Showcase UN Goals Project Poster (research)