Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
Affects of Hunger on Students Success
Food insecurity has a negative impact on students success, while food security has a positive impact on student success. As teachers we can help students with food insecurities by having opportunities for the students to eat while at school.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #5
10 AM – Noon
What are the benefits of having a classroom pet in an early elementary classroom?
The research question posed was: “What are the benefits of having a classroom pet in an early elementary classroom?” According to our findings, having a classroom pet makes students feel more at ease, reduces stress, encourages healthy development of caring and empathetic relationships, and increases compassion. In regards to other areas of development, having a classroom pet increases student self-efficacy, increases responsibility, promotes healthy social interactions, enhances self-esteem and feelings of self-worth, and reduces egocentrism. Some challenges to having a classroom pet include student allergies, taking care of the pet on weekends and holidays, licensing regulations, school policies, and health and safety liabilities. In connection to theories of education and child development, having classroom pets encourages industry rather than inferiority according to Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development. In Erikson’s theory, there are eight different crises, and the developmental crisis that affects early elementary aged students is known as Industry vs. Inferiority. The crisis of Industry vs. Inferiority involves whether a student has confidence in their abilities or if they feel incompetent and doubtful. Having a classroom pet allows students to demonstrate their ability to take care of something else and to be responsible, thus encouraging them to identify with the industry side of the crisis.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #6
10 AM – Noon
What are the homelessness impacts of students attendance and how can we help?
Our research is going to answer what are the homelessness impacts of students attendance and how can we help. Homelessness is defined by The McKinney-Vento Act as children and youth who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Wharton University of Pennsylvania defines social impact as an organizations actions that have on the wellbeing of the community. Research from Allison Howland’s article: Exploring socio-demographics, mobility, and living arrangement as risk factors for academic performance among children experiencing homelessness showing homeless students are more likely to be held back from grade to grade, be chronically absent, fail courses, have more disciplinary issues, and drop out of high school than their non-homeless peers. What we can do as educators include targeted interventions, increased interactions with family members, collaboration with supportive district, community-based program, ensuring emotional safety of students, and create support, structure and opportunity. Another avenue of help is a district wide homelessness liaison. We can connect the effected youth and family with this liaison who can connect them to a variety of programs such as housing, health care and shelters. To ensure the attendance of these youth in crisis, we can learn about the homeless student stability program implemented in Washington for a preventative measure and can also teach value to oneself and take the focus off the economic culture.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #9
10 AM – Noon
The Importance and Potential Benefits of Nanotechnology: Nanomedicine
This presentation is about the importance and potential benefits of nanotechnology used in medicine: Nanomedicine. Technology has been a vast growing field. But we always think of the technology that is in our hands or sitting in front of our face. Nanotechnology is a technology that we can put to the use of medicine. It can be used to prevent disease, new drug delivery, and may even extend our life span. It can also be used to treat cancer tumors by having Nanoparticles injected into our body, destroying only the tumor. Knowing about the benefits of Nanomedicine can open your mind about new ideas of medicine.
BIOL 499, Capstone
Paul Allee
P114
2:30 – 3 PM
Hunger
In my research, I have found a correlation between malnutrition and the cognitive development of young children. Hunger is a major problem in the US, and as I work in my practicum, I am witnessing it first-hand. As a future teacher, this is something that will affect how I approach my students and how I teach them. To introduce my topic, I have included some recent facts and statistics about hunger within the state of Oregon as well as the nation. Next, I will discuss both the internal and external outcomes of hunger in the classroom, such as student performance and behavior. The bulk of my information will be focusing on the effects that malnutrition has on the brain – how the brain functions and looks when it is malnourished compared to how it looks and functions normally. I plan on ending my presentation with a few solutions that teachers can do to help solve the issue of hunger within the classroom.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #10
10 AM – Noon
There is no Guru, there is no Mountain: Beyond the “Ideal Other” and “Utopia” in To the Lighthouse and The Road
People often flock to “gurus”, or throw themselves into movements, that seem to offer an answer to life’s antagonisms and sufferings. In To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf and The Road by Cormac McCarthy there is a subversion that is being done to free the reader from the cycle that is moving from a guru, or movement, to another, in an intellectual sense. People tend to throw themselves to self-help book after self-help book in hope of an answer, but in these novels there is a way to escape the ferry wheel that is certainty and embrace the depth and density of life amidst our struggle. In To the Lighthouse a psychanalytic framework is helpful for braking free from the “ideal other”, or guru. The Road uses imagery of stillness, relationality, and embodiment to show that a utopia cannot ever be possible, yet we should continue into the gray unknown.
ENG 499, Capstone
James Watson
SPS 100
1 – 1:30 PM
What are the positive and negative effects of a token economy?
Our research question is; What are the positive and negative effects of a token economy? A token economy is a system of contingency management based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior. The reinforcers are symbols or tokens that can be exchanged for other reinforcers. A token economy is a beneficial tool used in many elementary classrooms due to its high success rate in promoting voluntary good behavior from students. The benefits heavily outweigh the negative attributes of using a token economy in the classroom. This is not to say that there are not negative components. In some cases, using a token economy can discourage a student if they do not receive a reward every time they perform a desired behavior. While it is true that a token economy might encourage students to follow directions solely for their own personal gain, performing the desired behavior teaches the student that they can follow directions. It also allows the teacher to set the standard that the student is capable of behaving. A token economy also allows the teacher to give students instant feedback regarding their behavior, as well as strengthen target behaviors that the teacher deems necessary for their classroom. Token economies are a positive tool when used correctly, and have the power to transform the behaviors that students perform drastically and can overall help them learn appropriate behavior.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #11
10 AM – Noon
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and human biological effects
Pollution has created significant impacts in human life in the past. It has devastated life greatly in all aspects. Pollutant materials are found across the globe in the water we drink, the air we breath, and land we walk on. One of the biggest concerns within the topic of pollution discusses the harmful particles we are constantly exposed to through the air we breath and the everyday products we use. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are derivatives of partial combustion of fossil fuels, biomass and overheating of organic material.[8] Exposure to this particulate matter has been researched and linked to the synthesis of DNA adducts and tumorigenesis. There are a number of pathways that operate the metabolic activation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,
BIOL 499, Capstone
Paul Allee
P114
1 – 1:30 PM
Crohn’s Disease Presentation
An overview and analysis of Crohn’s disease, its epidemiology, genetic and epigentic factors, and overview of treatments to combat the disease.
BIOL 499, Capstone
Paul Allee
P114
1:30 – 2 PM
“The Subtle Eccentric” Public Relations Application in the Field
Upon learning how to manage crises, implement social research and corporate ethics, build the reputations of clients and organizations, understand global social media trends, and develop a company’s mission, goals, and strategic communication plans, I got to apply my knowledge directly in the field to my brother’s clothing design company, The Subtle Eccentric. This process led to some groundbreaking results and helped the new enterprise start off on the right foot.
COMM 310, Foundations of Public Relations
Kelsay Rychener
L203, poster #7
10 AM – Noon
Competitive versus. Collaborative Listening
In order to discover which is more powerful, speaking or listening, Daniel Gerlach and Doyle Srader are implimenting two studies to determine people’s perceptions of listening and speaking and determine in debate which is the more strategic behavior, attempting to counteract the general belief that listening is weaker than speaking and that listening can be considered as competitive just as much as it can be collaborative.
COMM 325, Argumentation and Debate
Doyle Srader
L203, poster #8
10 AM – Noon
How does water support student cognitive function?
Water is essential to all beings and greatly affects how the human brain functions, mostly in children. Multiple studies show that water impacts a students cognitive function particularly in the classroom. A lack of water hinders there ability to pay attention, and to properly absorb information. Students are not drinking water because they often fear the safety of the water, water isn’t accessibly offered in their schools, or often time they prefer other beverages like soft drinks . So how do we encourage them to drink water? Make it more easily accessible, make it fun by adding fruit, and make an emphasis on it are a simple few options out of many.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #12
10 AM – Noon
Nike Smart Soccer Ball
In the world of sports, technology is building better athletes, and keeping them safer on the field. With that in mind, we came up with the idea for an innovative product for Nike, a smart soccer ball that allows players to take their game to the next level.
The Nike SS ball is a smart soccer ball that a sensor-packed inside that connects with an iOS or android app via Bluetooth and sends your game data to your device. The application presents an immense amount of data like speed, RPM, and impact zone on the ball. Not only does the Nike SS Ball allow users to easily identify strengths and weakness of their kicks it also provides detailed coaching instructions to help improve a shot’s bend or knuckle. The app has tutorials to help beginners and includes progress recording as a regular fitness service.
It even turns training into a mission mini-game, as if the kicks had to go through a virtual wall, for example, making you kick a specific height to improve placement. After using a full charge, which can last up to two a thousand kicks, the ball can be powered by a wireless charger. In addition to free kicks, this product is suitable for penalty kicks, long-range passes, corner kicks and goal shots.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
Post Sexual Assault Outcomes in Females
Sexual assault is one of the most complex issues in our society. It is one of the most injurious crimes that perpetrators can inflict on other individuals. Females are among the most vulnerable. Female survivors of sexual assault of any age may experience long-term adverse effects later in life. Thus, this presentation reviews four research trends in the long-term negative outcomes of sexual assault. First, female victims of sexual assault experience shame and low self-esteem. Second, there is a high risk for revictimization for female survivors of sexual assault. Third, female victims experience emotional and psychological challenges. Lastly, female survivors of sexual assault are at risk for mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal ideation. Researchers have reported that once a female has experienced sexual assault, her risk of experiencing further sexual victimization is significantly elevated. Victims may experience high levels of shame and guilt and feel that they are to blame for the sexual assault and their inability to escape from their perpetrators. Future directions will also be discussed, including the need for research focused on strategies for improving accurate societal understanding of sexual assault and its long-term effects.
PSY 499, Capstone
Mary Ann Winter-Messiers
Banquet Room
11 – 11:30 AM
Alternative Power Sources: Electrifying Commercial Aircraft
In a world with an ever-increasing demand for transportation, solutions are needed to limit the amount of pollution generated by vehicles. One solution for limiting emissions from vehicles is to make them electric. This research seeks to answer this question: is an electrically powered jet engine feasible for commercial aircraft? This project takes a standard CFM56-7B24 turbofan jet engine that powers a Boeing 737-800 plane and explores the conceptual use of electric motors to drive the fan and compressor assembly. The overall weight of this concept is compared to the maximum operating weight of the Boeing 737-800. The total amount of kilowatt-hours required is calculated as well as the total weight of batteries needed to satisfy the energy requirements of this concept. Based on the findings of this research: current battery densities are too low to provide a weight-effective solution to petroleum-based jet fuel.
MATH 499, Capstone
Brian Carrigan
P103
2:30 – 3 PM
Transforming FYS: an Analysis of Other Institutions FYS Courses
As institutions are becoming increasingly aware of the individual concerns of incoming students, higher education intends to find a way to make the transition smoother Danitz, Suvak, Orsillo (2016). Through this, First-Year Seminar courses have been implemented within different institutions in varying ways. Analyzing the research on three institutions’ First-Year Seminar courses, one might draw on the benefits of these programs for integration in such existing courses. For example, it has been suggested by Danitz, Suvak, Orsillo (2016), that in order to create the smoothest transition possible, one must first focus on how to interact with one another appropriately and in a helpful way. In response to the literature on First-Year success courses, recommendations for future First-Year Seminar courses at Northwest Christian University will be addressed.
FYS 101, First Year Seminar
Falyn Edwards & Nani Skaggs
L203, poster #1
10 AM – Noon
Logic and Critical Thinking: Through the Lense of Forensics
My presentation explores Logic and Critical Thinking, specifically the latter, in relation to Forensic Psychology. Critical Thinking can be defined by two separate types of reasoning, rational and rationalized reasoning. Forensic psychologists study the ways criminals use reasoning skills to rationalize their behavior to themselves and others. Reasoning can also take the form of “rationality,” which involves following premises to a true conclusion. Forensic psychologists do this when they create profiles for criminals, attempting to rationally understand the rationalization processes of criminals in order to create patterns that assist in stopping them from committing more crimes in the future. Through my research into forensic psychology, I expose a tension in critical thinking: reasoning skills can be used both for truth-seeking and for justifying violent and immoral behavior.
PHL 201, Logic and Critical Thinking
Joshua Kerr
P103
1:30 – 2 PM
Topic: NCU students get a better education than U of O students do.
Affirmative: Brad Keller
Negative: Nick Rodriguez
The winner will be decided by audience vote, and will be crowned the 2019 NCU Debate Champion.
COMM 325, Argumentation and Debate
Doyle Srader
P103
2 – 2:30 PM
Battling Juvenile Delinquency
Investigating what causes juveniles to be delinquent from poor school attendance, poor educational standards, violence in the home, violence in their social circles, peer pressure, socioeconomic factors, substance abuse, and gender bias. I want to explore these topics as a sense to understand the current situation children are put in that can cause them to lash out and become more hostile towards others. So, we need to look at not only the children but the parental influence as well. If their parents are frequent offenders of the law, the children would most likely follow down that path as well.
IDS 499, Capstone
Brian Mills
P103
1 – 1:30 PM
Common Threads: A Reflection on Six Short Works
I will be presenting a small selection of creative pieces from my writing portfolio. The six short works I have chosen are representative of the three schools I have attended and will be read in conversation with the reflective paper I have written about the wonderful – and often intense, insane, barely endurable – journey I have been on for the last ten years. I will begin with two poems that were well-received but, ultimately, not chosen for advancement in regional writing competitions through Lane Community College; I will proceed with one short story and one poem written during my time at the University of Oregon; and I will end with another short story and poem that were penned here at NCU. The pieces will, ultimately, speak for themselves. They will illustrate what it’s like to be both artist and Christian, craving both sin and freedom, torn between independence and redemption – in essence, they will expose some of the intricate threadwork that connects me to you through the one thing we all have in common: our humanity.
ENG 499, Capstone
James Watson
SPS 100
1:30 – 2 PM
Biodiversity Decline in the Great Barrier Reef
This presentation reviews the biodiversity of organisms that dwell within the Great Barrier Reef, and analyzes how various human activities have been ushering a destructive wave against this complex ecosystem. As a result of the augmenting carbon levels in our atmosphere, overfishing procedures, and the addition of numerous toxic chemical substances and other pollutants, many species are being affected. As coral growth and development are inhibited, the natural homes, food sources, and breeding grounds of many aquatic creatures are being uprooted. In addition, many larger species, such as sea cucumbers, fish, and turtles, are facing draconian challenges due to overharvesting and pollution. Fortunately however, these conditions are not irremediable. By establishing a clean energy economy and imposing regulations regarding mismanaged fishing and toxic waste, the potential for the revival of this biome will again be attainable, eventually restoring the vibrancy of the Great Barrier Reef.
Paul Allee
P114
10 – 10:30 AM
Genetic Effect on Common Diseases
The management and treatment of different diseases can be directly related to the origin of the disease. Diseases that have strong genetic ties can be treated in different ways than disease that have no correlation to the genetics of a person. In this review we discuss the different variations of effects of genetics on phenotypic diseases in an organism as well as discuss possible ways for treatment of these diseases. We discuss how we can prevent the spread of diseases that are not genetically tied as well as upcoming technology that allows us to correct any genetic abnormalities that can cause diseases.
BIOL 310, Genetics
Paul Allee
P114
10:30 – 11 AM
Comparing the effects of different classes of medication in the management of hypertension
The diagnosis of hypertension is common and treatment is frequently viewed as very simple. Treating hypertension takes more than just lowering the blood pressure of an individual. There are comorbidities that affect and are affected by the treatment of hypertension: kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. In this review we discuss the different preferences of using either Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Calcium Channel blockers, Beta Blockers, and Diuretics when managing hypertension with the use of medications. It appears that Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors were preferential to the management of kidney disease secondary to hypertension. Calcium channel blockers were additionally found to have an advantage with many cardiovascular diseases while beta blockers were also considered for cardiovascular issues including atrial fibrillation and tachycardia specifically. Beta blockers and Diuretics had minute differences in secondary management of cardiovascular disease and kidney disease when compared.
CHEM 415, Biochemistry
Heike McNeil
P114
11:30 AM – Noon
Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
The presentation will provide the basic anatomy of the human nervous system and explore the unfavorable events of spinal cord injury. Followed by the triggered cascades that lead to the lack of normal restorative and regenerative function of the spinal cord. Then the presentation will conclude with an explanation of the top strategies to promote neuroprotection, regeneration, and cell replacement for the spinal cord.
BIOL 499, Capstone
Paul Allee
P114
2 – 2:30 PM
McDonald’s Grilled Chicken McNuggets
For our ACE Day presentation, our job was to create a new product aimed to be introduced to an existing company or business. We have created the Grilled Chicken McNugget for the famous fast-food restaurant McDonald’s. Through our presentation, we will be sharing all the information we have learned about a product mix, target segments, branding, and corporate objectives from our marketing course in our brand new product. The presentation will be a mock expo style booth, showcasing our product with visual materials, a prototype, research, credit to the current brand, and how our new product idea will be successful.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Female Athletes
The knee is the largest and the most complex joint within the body, because of this, injury within this joint is a common occurrence. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a tough band of connective tissue that connects one bone to another. The ACL originates from the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia and extends to the lateral condyle of the femur. The ACL’s purpose is to keep the femur and the tibia from extending beyond their normal range. The ACL prevents anterior movement of the tibia as well as hyperextension from the knee. When injured, the ACL does not offer the stability that the knee joint needs for performance among athletes. When an athlete tears their ACL, the person may report hearing, as well as feeling a pop within their knee. Soon after an ACL is ruptured the knee swells. After some of the swelling goes down, individuals can usually walk on their knee but the joint feels unstable and may give out. Because of this, an ACL reconstruction surgery is needed in order to restore full stability to the knee joint and allow athletes to resume normal activities within their sport. The purpose of this review is to systematically look at some of the major risk factors associated with tearing the ACL in order to come to a conclusion on certain preventative measures that need to be taken by athletes in order to successfully lower the risk of an ACL tear.
BIOL 311, Anatomy and Physiology
Tammy Bovee
P114
11 – 11:30 AM
The Valuable Lessons I Learned While Studying Abroad in Sevilla, Spain
Studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain was a major step outside my comfort zone, but it is a step that I am glad that I took. Living and studying abroad gave me first-hand experience on what it means to live and interact in a different culture and with a different language. While abroad, I took classes to finish my minor in Spanish and fulfill the global business requirement of my Business Administration major. The concepts I learned in the classroom were things I was experiencing in real life and it made my understanding of these concepts much more concrete. Studying abroad enriched my college experience and has given me a unique perspective that many college students lack.
GLST 295, Study Abroad
Lauren Riley
SPS 100
2 – 2:30 PM
Bushnell History Symposium: King Tut Exhibit and Exhibitation
Exhibits matter because they bring museums to life. There was a exhibit of the Tut exhibit that consists of remade artifacts. The way something is shown in a exhibit. By having these artifacts, we keep history alive Each artifact from Egyptian history matters in their cultures.
HIST 499, Capstone
Melisa Ortiz Berry
P103
10 – 11 AM
rauma in the Classroom
One in four children attending school have been exposed to a traumatic event. Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. Children are the most vulnerable and susceptible people to be affected by trauma making schools a likely place to find trauma behaviors. Unfortunately, teachers and administrators, in large, are not informed about what trauma looks like. They are also not informed on how to facilitate teaching strategies in an effort to improve trauma effected students academic performance and behaviors. Two of the most impactful strategies that have been proven to improve students GPA, test scores, absences, detentions, etc include creating a safe classroom environment and building relationships. Some more teaching strategies that are helpful for behavioral issues regarding trauma impacted students include using specific praise, consistent expectations, practicing active listening and modeling empathetic behavior. It is crucial that teachers and administrators are made aware of what trauma looks like in the classroom and how to support their students to improve their academic performance and behavior.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #13
10 AM – Noon
Sports in Education
Sports in Education is a vital piece of the high school experience. In my research, I looked at the impact that sports had on the social and cognitive development of high school students. Social and cognitive development are closely related; with social development being our development by interreacting with others and cognitive development being how we progress with skills such as motor skills, problem solving, and memory. In my study, I present that, overall, sports has a positive impact on the social and cognitive development. Sports lets students fine tune motor skills, enhances long term memory skills by learning a playbook, and helps with decision making. On the social development side, I dive in and find that sports increase the self-esteem and self-efficacy of students and this directly relates to the classroom. When a student has a sense of belonging and sense of community in sports, that translates into the classroom setting. I also discuss how Parkinson’s Law debunks the myth that sports takes away from homework time. After looking at both the social and cognitive domains of development, I concluded that sports have more of a positive impact on education and the development of a student than not playing sports. In one of my findings, they found that after analyzing 35,000 high school students, they were present at school 3 more weeks on average than non-athletes and boasted a .55-.75 better GPA than non-athletes. While sports might seem like it just keeps kids out of trouble, it actually enhances the developmental process.
EDUC 330, Child Development
Brian Kaelin
L203, poster #14
10 AM – Noon