Author: Doyle Srader

Tayler Anderson

The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Families

Developmental disorders can have substantial impact on individuals. Pervasive disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may have particular bearing on individuals’ everyday lives. The presence of an individual with ASD in a family may have both positive and challenging impact on neurotypical family members. Thus, this presentation will review four research trends regarding the impact of ASD on the family unit. First, having a child or adolescent with ASD may substantially impact the parents’ relationships. Next, neurotypical siblings are also impacted by the presence of a sibling with autism. Moreover, the Special Interest Area of a family member with ASD may impact families in diverse ways, e.g., the child may only focus on that topic. Lastly, financial impact is a considerable challenge for families with family members with autism. Researchers have observed that although some parent relationships have difficulty coping with the challenges of ASD, many parents face the obstacles together and remain committed to their relationships. Further, researchers emphasized that neurotypical siblings help their siblings with ASD to develop more effective social skills. In addition, researchers have stated that the Special Interest Areas of family members with ASD may result in diverse challenges for the family, e.g., extensive investment of time. Finally, researchers have reported that families in which a member has ASD may encounter substantial financial responsibilities, e.g., medical treatment and behavioral interventions. Future directions for research will be discussed, including the need for further research into the impact of Special Interest Areas on neurotypical siblings.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

2 – 2:30 PM

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Michael Andrews, Dominic Cantu & Andres Martinez

New product Expo: Swoosh Scooter

Our expo booth will introduce a new and fun form of transportation to Eugene, an electric scooter that you can rent off from one of its locations. We are partnered up with Nike and Bird. We want to showcase our product and the marketing mix that we constructed. Our target segments with the Swoosh Scooter are primarily college students that attend the University of Oregon and NCU. The objective of our expo booth is to identify the product and marketing mix with Nike and Bird.

MKTG 330, Marketing

Tim Veach

SPS 100

9 AM – Noon

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Kaitlyn Bailey & Kelly Willyard

Pyramids, Mummies, and Home Stays…Oh My!

Our poster presentation will target current Northwest Christian University students interested in the faculty led Mexico Study Abroad Program. We will focus on three main areas we experienced on the trip, pyramids, mummies, and the home stays. Many people don’t realize mummies and pyramids exist outside of Egypt so we will explain their presence and history in Mexico. We will also talk about our experience with our home stay families, as that was a huge and impacting part of the trip and has led to friendships and relationships that last well beyond the month long stay. Lastly, we will give brief and basic information about what the Mexico Study Abroad trip entails and the steps to sign up.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

L203, Poster 9

10AM – Noon

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Dani Baker & Canyon Dwyre

New Product Expo: Chewy Fuel

Our product is a chewing gum that contains caffeine developed under Wrigley chewing gum to accommodate to their business strategy. This is developed as an alternative to coffee and energy drinks which contain large amounts of caffeine and sugars. Our target market is 18 to 25 year olds who are looking for healthier ways to get their daily caffeine. The objective of our booth will be to introduce the new product and stimulate potential new customers within the market.

MKTG 330, Marketing

Tim Veach

SPS 100

9 AM – Noon

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Mary Grace Blaser, Jessica Garner & Madeleine Rosebrook

New Product Expo: Umpqua Dairy-Free Ice Cream

Our objective is to introduce a new line of dairy-free ice cream for Umpqua Dairy since there is a growing market for dairy-free products. Based on our research, we believe the addition of this product will enhance their competitive advantage in the industry. The purpose of our booth is to provide potential consumers with product samples, as a well as our research and knowledge on its anticipated success.

MKTG 330, Marketing

Tim Veach

SPS 100

9 AM – Noon

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Angela Cusano & Katy Noel

Outside Perceptions of Relational Status Based Upon the Use of Humor

This study aims to identify if an outside observer will be able to accurately predict relational pairs’ statuses based only off of nonverbal behavior displayed during a humorous encounter. It is well documented through past research that humor effectively and consistently creates relational closeness among varying degrees of relational partners. With this in mind, we suggest that it is likely that an outside observer will accurately guess what the status of each relational pair is through watching a relational pair’s nonverbal expressions toward one another while the pair tells jokes to one another. In order to study the suggested phenomenon, five relational pairs (strangers, siblings, friends, dating, and married couples) were recorded taking turns telling jokes to one another. Anonymous participants were then recruited to watch excerpts of the relational pairs telling jokes and report which relational status was most likely. The results did not ultimately support our original hypothesis.

COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203, Poster 11

10 AM – Noon

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Logan Davis & Jacob Plunkett

New Product Expo: Space-Saving Chair

Our product is a chair that folds into a bench. This is developed for Resource Furniture to help improve their selection of space-saving furniture. Our presentation will be to demonstrate our product, show the marketing plan, and how it will improve the company’s ability to reach their target audience.

MKTG 330, Marketing

Tim Veach

SPS 100

9 AM – Noon

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Tanner Dean, Tiffany Howell & Maya Jenkins

Connections Between Audio and Visual Stimuli in Interpreting Relational Statuses: A Research Study

A great deal of research has been conducted regarding how individuals interpret emotions via nonverbal communication. However, little has been researched that analyzes the connections, or lack thereof, of visual and auditory stimuli’s impact on inferring relational status. Can an individual best judge the relationship status of a pair based on visual stimuli, auditory stimuli, or a combination of the two? That is the question this study set out to address. Based on prior research done regarding interpretation of emotion, we hypothesized that visual stimuli without audio coupling would produce the fewest inaccuracies in gauging the relational status of a pair of individuals telling scripted jokes to one another. Results of the study supported our hypothesis and found that the video with only visual and no audio stimuli produced the least amount of inaccuracies.

COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203, Poster 2

10 AM – Noon

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Natalie Downes, Carina Haas, Shahaley Holzgang, Caireen Lounsbury, Kaitlin Martin, & Payton Martin

Contemporary Parable Project

Jesus often communicated spiritual or theological truth through parables. The details of the parables were contemporary to the original hearers in 1st Century Palestine. Students have created modern-day parables that teach similar spiritual or theological truth to the parables of Jesus. The following parables will be on display: “The 10 Virgins,” “The Good Samaritan,” “The Pearl,” “The Banquet,” “The Sower,” “The Prodigal Son,” and “The Lost Sheep.”

BTM 102, Engaging with the Bible: How to Read the Bible in the 21st Century, “Into the Text, Out to Serve in the World”

Agametochukwu Iheanyi-Igwe

Banquet Room

10 AM – 3:30 PM

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Zach Drach & Joshua Goins

New Product Expo: Extra “Space” Gum

Our product that we are showcasing is a new gum distributing container for used gum after it has been chewed. The company our new product is for is “Extra” gum; we hope to use this product to build additional market share with new customers along with building a positive environmental view of our company to customers. We hope to use this booth at ACE day to create conversation about our new product (Extra space gum), as well as to showcase the marketing mix and promotional strategy of our product.

MKTG 330, Marketing

Tim Veach

SPS 100

9 AM – Noon

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Tessa Galindo & Miranda Gutierrez

Exploring Mexico’s Art: Murals, Sculptures, and More

After embarking on a month long trip to the heart of Mexico, we learned how important art is to the Mexican culture. No other form of art has struck our hearts like this. We have seen, smelt, tasted, heard, and touched the cities of Queretaro, Guanajuato, San Miguel, and Mexico City. Our presentation will give you a small glimpse of all the beauties we were able to witness. The sculptures and murals were much better to experience in person, but the photos displayed should be sufficient. Hearing and seeing people’s stories in person is much better than watching a video, reading a book, or listening to a lecture. We are so glad we took the opportunity to study abroad and we hope that our decision can inspire you too!

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

L203, Poster 4

10 AM – Noon

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Corina Gemini & Shahaley Holzgang

Are break spaces as effective in the classroom?

Break spaces in the classroom have become more and more popular throughout the years. But the question is are they effective? Corrina and Shahaley propose that break spaces inside the classroom are not nearly as effective as break spaces in another classroom where it is supervised with trained teachers (SPED). We discovered that having a break space inside of a classroom is often not used correctly and does not serve the children who need them. When they are inside of a classroom children often misuse it when they do not want to do their work. Break spaces or cool down rooms are supposed to be designed for students who are at there breaking point-crisis mode. When children are in crisis mode or the red zone, they have a hard time calming themselves back down, they need a separate space to help themselves calm down. This space is also used when the student feels themselves heading to the red zone, to prevent them from reaching that point. An effective break classroom needs to have not so much toys, but multisensory objects and ways help them move to get out their anger. It also important that there is emotion charts and ways to help regulate their emotion. Children in this zone are incapable of verbally communicating their thoughts.

EDUC 330, Child Development

Brian Kaelin

L203, Poster 10

10 AM – Noon

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Daniel Gerlach, Jake Miller, Sera Tyrell & Ben Womack

What You See Is Not Always What You Get: The Expanding Impact of Visual Media in Today’s Culture

Technology is becoming more and more accessible in our culture. We are capable of allowing it to help or hinder our growth. In this panel, students will explore some of the ways technology challenges human development, relationships, and fulfillment. Sera Tyrell argues that pornography is harmful, and, from a Biblical perspective, we were made for so much more relationally and sexually than what the porn industry portrays. Jake Miller argues that the Internet needs to be made safe, but no matter how safe it gets, it will always be a temptation for young minds. Daniel Gerlach explores how video games fulfill certain human needs, yet, as gaming and simulation technology advance, video games are going to become even more engaging and addicting; we need to set a balance and limit future virtual reality systems from providing alternate realities or there will be a missing generation of people; the film Ready Player One is becoming more attainable each year. Finally, Ben Womack looks at how military based virtual reality therapy can help to alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.

WR 123, English Composition 2

Vanessa Farfan

P103

2 – 3 PM

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Harley Gilpin, Jordan Norris & Abby Spencer

What’s Your Status? Detecting Relationship Status Through Nonverbal Cues

Interpersonal sensitivity was defined as the accuracy of nonverbal cue processing. Nonverbal behaviors included tone of voice, facial expressions, and body movements. This study aims to determine if higher interpersonal sensitivity played a role in determining the relationship status of our video participants. With little previous research conducted on the specific links between a person’s interpersonal sensitivity in detecting nonverbal cues via online videos, this research study aims to explore the possible relationship between the two. Hypothesizing that participants would not be able to detect the relationship status of the targets, participants were exposed to five videos containing a different dyad. Based on the interaction, they were asked to determine the relationship status: married, dating, siblings, just friends, or just met. The results did not support the hypothesis as many of participants were able to determine the correct relationship status.

Keywords: Interpersonal sensitivity, nonverbal cues

COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203, Poster 6

10 AM – Noon

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Katie Hastings & Lauren Kogutkiewicz

Projects vs. Project-Based Learning

This presentation covers the differences between projects and project-based learning in our schools. Often these two methods get confused, as they both circulate around a project. However, there is a difference to the two methods. Through our research we found differences in the two, examples, benefits and disadvantages to these practices. Projects are individual or collaborative work that is planned and designed with a particular aim. These are often teacher directed and done after the learning to demonstrate what they learned. Some examples are book reports, poster projects, and an art project. Project-based learning are projects done over an extended period of time that engages students in solving a complex real-world problem and solving the problem. This method is student-directed as students are leading the investigation and problem solving. Examples are coming up with ideas to improve the community, a science project with its results presented to the public and acting out a scene from a famous piece of literature. Schools tend to stick to the traditional methods of projects rather than implementing a project-based system into their lessons because this style of projects “fit” easier into their scheduling and curriculum given by the school board. However, research shows that students under a project-based learning have higher test scores and are better prepare for their future in future education and work.

EDUC 330, Child Development

Brian Kaelin

L203, Poster 3

10 AM – Noon

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Myranda Johnson

Summer Abroad in Stirling, Scotland

Studying in Scotland, I learned a variety of things. Many things were learned in the classroom, but there was also a lot of learning that took place outside of the classroom. I learned more than I thought possible about art and psychology the psychology of it. I learned the importance of being flexible and not having a plan for every single moment in my life. I also learned what it means to live out my faith outside of a Christian based community.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

P114

1:30 – 2 PM

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Micah Jury

Horror and Trauma in Edgar Allan Poe’s Short-Stories through the lens of Psychology and Literature

Edgar Allan Poe’s stories are known for their gothic elements of murder, horror and insanity. Some of these stories are characterized by unstable central characters and their unwitting victims. This presentation will examine two of Poe’s short stories: “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Cask of Amontillado,” specifically analyzing the protagonists and the victims. The marked similarity between the protagonists will be highlighted by showing Poe’s use of both an unreliable narrator and focalization in his stories, as well as his use of conflicting facts within the text. These uses of literary techniques engage the reader and form the catalyst that propels the stories from merely disturbing to hauntingly gripping. In the second half of this presentation, psychological theorems of trauma, captivity, and Betrayal Trauma will be used to elucidate the emotional state of being in which the victims find themselves. In addition, the psychological state of the victims post facto will be examined using current psychological research. Future directions for research will also be addressed, including examining Poe’s tumultuous life and how it affected his writings.

ENG 499 & PSY 499, Capstone

James Watson/Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

2:30 – 3:30 PM

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Brad Keller & Kayla Miller

Nonverbals and Relationships

The purpose of this study was to examine the relational status of a pair and their nonverbals. The question being asked was: Can an observer identify the relational status of a couple after watching them carry out a task? The predicted outcome was that people will be able to accurately determine if the couple is married or just met based off of their nonverbals. However, casual dating, siblings, and friends will be more difficult to determine their relational status. Thirty-seven people participated in a survey. The survey consisted of five videos with a range of relational pairs. Those pairs included married, in a dating relationship, siblings, just friends, and strangers (just met). After viewing each video, participants were asked to select the relational status of the paired couple. The study found that participants scored 11.8% accuracy in determining the relational status of the married couple. Whereas, they scored 52.9% accuracy in determining the relational status of strangers. Participants were most accurate in determining the relational status of the dating couple, with 61.7% accuracy, and scored low accuracy in determining the relational status of siblings and friends. Through this study and further research, there is a minimal amount of accuracy to fully support either hypothesis.

COMM 430, Nonverbal Communication

Doyle Srader

L203, Poster 15

10 AM – Noon

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Tralene Kucera & Morgan Newton

How can teacher and parents help develop self-efficacy in elementary students?

This poster project goes over four points including prior accomplishments, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and emotional arousal. We will give the definition of each and share what teachers and parents can do to make their students learning more enjoyable to them. This project is mostly about self efficacy and how students benefit from having the self confidence.

EDUC 330, Child Development

Brian Kaelin

L203, Poster 7

10 AM – Noon

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Robbie McGowen

Twice in a Lifetime

Studying abroad is generally something students do once in a lifetime, but in this case it was twice in a lifetime. After having already been to the host country and city before I did not think there were going to be that many challenges because of familiarity; however, I could not have been more wrong. Over the course of this presentation, I will discuss those challenges, my time at the American University of Rome (i.e., the students and environment), a sample of basic Italian, the benefits of blending into your host culture, being abroad alone vs. a faculty led trip, and some random fun adventures and stories. Lastly, I will share about places I visited after Rome and life lessons I learned during the trip as a whole.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

P114

2 – 2:30 PM

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Robbie McGowen

Auschwitz and The Colosseum

When you arrive in the southern hills of Krakow, Poland, one of the first things you notice is that you are surrounded by a beautiful countryside. The trees and natural wildlife go on with their natural duties seemingly unaware of the atrocities that plagued this countryside during The Holocaust. Literary works and films about the Holocaust are not immune from the atrocities that occured. Movies like Schindler’s List and Life is Beautiful are well known, awarding winning pieces of art that tell the stories of particular individuals in a way that evokes emotion in ways other films don’t because that are not afraid to shy away from the horrors and push our boundaries of uncomfortableness. The same can be said by the works of Primo Levi and Elie Weisel–both of whom are Holocaust survivors.

Auschwitz is immune to becoming a tourist attraction because of all the human life that was lost, and the way it was carried out on a mass scale. However, the Colosseum is one of the most visited monuments in the world and yet thousands of people and animals have been slain during its active years. Why isn’t this talked about more? The Colosseum has had quite an impact on pop culture. I will explore the differences between these two ideas and similarities, if any. Is the reason why the Colosseum’s dark past not talked about as much is because of how ancient it is, fewer documented accounts, or was it simply because it was a cultural norm in Ancient Rome? I will dive into and explore these questions in detail, as well as bringing in my personal experiences for visiting both places and how those tours are framed.

ENG 499, Capstone

James Watson

P103

1 – 1:30 PM

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Kayla Miller & Leah Sheets

How To Foster Self-Regulated Learners

The question being asked is in this project is how can teachers foster self-regulated learners? From the research it can be concluded that the teacher and students share equal responsibility. The teacher can begin this by creating a student based learning environment by focusing on students interests, learning styles, and abilities. Allowing the student to have the confidence to learn in the way that best fits them creates greater self efficacy. In turn, when students have greater self efficacy they are more likely to become better self regulated learners. It is the teachers responsibility to guide students on how to set realistic goals, determine their learning styles, and accurately self reflect. Through this, students can learn how to motivate themselves to monitor their learning and become success self regulated learners.

EDUC 330, Child Development

Brian Kaelin

L203, Poster 16

10 AM – Noon

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Gabrielle Morales

Genesis 15: A Single Seed

The life of a plant is produced by what we know as the germination of a seed. From the single seed of one man, Abraham, came the Son of God. Dormant as man may view it—the descendants—the covenant God made with Abraham was eventually fulfilled a near 2,000 years later. This former infertile seed went on to germinate and produce a plant, which dropped seeds, creating more plants, generating more life; just like the stars, the life produced by this single seed was and is all too much to count. But it did not stop with the birth of Jesus. It had only begun at the cross. This nearly 4,000-year-old covenant carries on today.

BTM 101, Engaging with the Bible: How to Read the Bible in the 21st Century

Joshua Little

9 AM – 3:30 PM

Banquet Room

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Gabrielle Morales

Namibian Dreams for the American, German, & Native

In the spring of 2013, Eddy Alvin Fuller embarked on a trophy hunting expedition in Namibia. With him, he took his wife and a journal to record his experiences. With the rise of veganism and the boom of exposing poachers through social media, big-game hunting has been frowned upon—especially in Southern Africa. Some may see it as heinous for an outsider—specifically a white man—to hunt on someone’s land and shoot their animals for hobby. However, many are unaware that the hunting “export” has many benefits for locals. In Namibia, many locals work as trackers, skimmers, and packagers. Also, meat is used to feed nearby villages. These journal entries, along with an examination of the colonized Namibian culture, and a brief analysis of the modern hunting culture in Namibia will prove to have both positive and negative affects on the state of Namibia.

HIST 161, World History

Ron Palmer

P103

1:30 – 2 PM

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Emily Morgan

The Impact of Sibling Loss Across the Lifespans of Surviving Siblings

Across centuries and cultures there have typically been siblings within the family unit, allowing for strong bonds to be created between brothers and sisters. Over the lifespan, however, siblings will pass away from various causes, leaving behind surviving siblings and an empty spot within the family. Due to this, the death of a sibling may predict adverse mental and physical health outcomes over the lifespan. Thus, this presentation reviews four research themes that examine the effects of sibling death on surviving siblings across the lifespan. First, parental perceptions regarding the mental states of surviving siblings following a sibling death will be analyzed. Next, the potential evolution of grief in surviving siblings one decade past sibling death will be examined. Moreover, the impact of sibling death on the mental health of surviving siblings will be analyzed. Finally, the risk of disabling conditions and premature mortality associated with siblings surviving sibling death will be examined. These themes tend to appear in surviving siblings across their lifespan, as they must cope with a new reality. With this life change, surviving siblings may experience Complicated Grief, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and depression. In addition, family dynamics change as there is now a missing part of the unit, and parents may be unable to give their surviving children their full attention, as they are going through their own grieving process. Future directions for research will be discussed, including the need to further examine sibling loss in adulthood and including more diverse population samples.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

1:30 – 2 PM

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Kayla Olson & Carly Sand

What are the Advantages of Project-Based Learning?

Project-Based learning is a teaching method where students gain knowledge by working to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge for an extended period of time. To properly implement PBL, and access the advantages of this type of learning, these essential elements must be put into place: key knowledge and skills, a challenging problem or question, sustained inquiry, authenticity, student choice, reflection, revision, and public product. Based on recent research studies, some advantages include, increased retention of content, improvement of students’ attitudes towards learning, students working collaboratively on simulated real-world problems, and the increase in test scores. A study also found that 63% of students in a PBL classroom earned higher test scores in social studies compared to those in the control classroom. An example of effective PBL is in a first grade classroom students learn how to successfully raise trout and able to communicate to others how to do the same. In this example, students worked collaboratively over a period of time to answer the question, “How do we teach other to successfully raise trout eggs and help them understand the importance of keeping our watersheds healthy?” The implementation of project-based learning gives students the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment and provides a different approach to the material.

EDUC 330, Child Development

Brian Kaelin

L203, Poster 1

10 AM – Noon

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Ana Paredones & Jane Taimalie

New Product Expo: Apple Air Boom

Apple Inc. is expanding our product line with the introduction of Air Boom headset. We will be demonstrating the applications of our marketing mix in our product to attract customers in the exciting experience of our new product at our booth.

MKTG 330, Marketing

Tim Veach

SPS 100

9 AM – Noon

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Madilynn Peterson

The Parthenon Became My Playground

This ACE Day project will focus on my experiences while studying abroad in Greece. It will outline how I grew intellectually and personally. I will discuss the culture, culture shock, and diversity I experienced as well as showing pictures of some of the most historical places in Greece. I will explain why this trip was important to my academic career and how it enhanced my studies. Lastly, I plan on describing how I can use these experiences in my life outside of college and in my future career. My hope is that I can motivate fellow students to make time to study abroad while they are in college and to educate them on why they should.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

P114

2:30 – 3 PM

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Jessica Sacker

How does Computer-Based Technology aid learning?

This poster presentation discusses how computer-based technology aids learning. The first aspect of the presentation focuses on the three types of computer-based technologies. The first program is a drills and practicing program. This program allows students to practice knowledge and skills learned earlier to produce fast and accurate results. The second kind of program, the tutoring program, teaches new information and skills in either a linear or branching format. This program mimics student teacher interactions by how information simple or difficult information is presented. The final type of CBI, computer-based instruction, program is a problem solving program. This program also teaches new information and skills but it is done by providing an opportunity to apply what is learned to a meaningful and realistic context. The next section reviews statistical results concluding that computer-based instruction has a positive influence on students’ achievement. This section includes five different statistics ranging from an increase of 10% to 21% on performance and an increase of three-fourths of a standard deviation on achievement tests. As a result of these positive outcomes, I researched several beneficial programs that are used frequently within the classroom. The examples that I used were Freckle Math/LA/Science, Khan Academy, Code.org, Kahoot, and Prodigy. Following my presentation, for the kinesthetic learner, I will have brought my computer and my iPad and I can provide a physical example of how these programs could be used by students in the classroom.

EDUC 330, Child Development

Brian Kaelin

L203, Poster 12

10 AM – Noon

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Stephanie Steinhardt

Calling Outside of Work: A Comparative Study of Qualitative Responses

Calling often refers to the feeling or urge towards paid work or career; however, calling may also be an approach to one’s life roles. The present study was a content analysis on responses of 103 Northwest Christian University undergraduate students from a pre-existing data set (Skaggs & Lewis, 2016) to the open-ended question, “Does the word ‘‘calling” apply to areas of your life other than work? Please explain.” Several themes emerged from the responses. Of the 98% of participants who said that calling applied to areas of life other than work, the themes included all aspects of life, relationships, service, faith, and meaningful activities such as hobbies and education. Traditional (n = 68) and adult degree (n = 35) undergraduate students reported equally high frequencies in relationship with others, service to others, and faith. However, adult degree students reported higher in calling as it related to all aspects of life and much lower in the hobbies label. There were more differences between males (n = 29) and females (n= 74), as males reported generally lower frequencies in all labels except hobbies. The findings of the present study support previous research that people apply calling to areas outside of paid work. Future research should investigate gender differences and the implications of callings to areas outside of paid work on life or job satisfaction.

PSY 490, Research Practicum

Nani Skaggs

L203, Poster 8

10 AM – Noon

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Maddie Thompson & Aria Weigand

How We Can Help Haitians and the Injustices on Coffee Plantations

We live in a country where we have a multitude of choices, but we’re not always aware of how our choices can impact other countries. The students on this panel will explore some international issues and how Americans can better understand these issues and how they might be able to help to alleviate them. Maddie Thompson explores Haiti’s current crisis after the 2010 and 2018 earthquakes and recognizes that there are many ways to approach the poverty in Haiti, including building up the governmental infrastructure and investing in non-governmental organizations. She argues that there must be a balance of both methods in order to help Haiti grow. Aria Wiegand examines how coffee is produced from the bean to the cup, arguing that we need to be aware of how our daily cup of coffee affects coffee workers on plantations and developing countries’ economies.

WR 123, English Composition 2

Vanessa Farfan

P103

3 – 3:30 PM

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Megan Van Marter & Elizabeth Verschingel

How Teachers Can Build a Child’s Self-efficacy

During the Child Development course at Northwest Christian University, students were able to learn about the self-efficacy and self-esteem of a child and how both can be influenced by teacher interaction. The goal of our presentation is to provide learners with information on what self-efficacy means, how it differs from self-esteem, and why such a concept is important. We have done this through giving examples of how a teacher can build a child’s self-efficacy through processes such as verbal encouragement, mastery experience, emotional support, and vicarious experience. Lastly, we have corroborated our findings with the studies and outcomes that have been researched from teacher influence in the classroom.

EDUC 330, Child Development

Brian Kaelin

L203, Poster 5

10 AM – Noon

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Scholar Lunch

Come to L203 at noon. If you’re one of the first to arrive, you can have free pizza. The meal’s entertainment consists of five minute talks by representatives from majors and minors across campus. Speakers will take a single idea they learned from their major or minor coursework, explain it, explain why it’s useful or beautiful, and explain why they personally love it. Scheduled speakers:

  • Annie Anderson, Music
  • Michael Buss, Communication
  • Jessica Garner, Accounting
  • Kelsey Hansen, Psychology
  • Bri Jury, Spanish
  • Stephen Kaelin, History
  • Gabe Piechowicz, Christian Ministry
  • Laurie Salness, English

L203

Noon – 1 PM

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Oral History Film Festival

The World History class has been “capturing stories,” preserving history for the future. Students have either written or filmed Oral Histories of migrants and veterans.  This film festival presents the video documentaries. Hear these eye witness stories from Samoa, Hawaii, Nigeria, Iraq, Vietnam, etc. Contributors include:

  • Beth Barker
  • Caitlin Bowen
  • Alaina Cloer
  • Tanner Dean
  • Ciera Farias
  • Kelsie M. Hellwege
  • Ariana Henton
  • Dylan Jeffryes
  • Stephen Kaelin
  • Taylorann Matz
  • Carly Sand
  • Leah Sheets
  • Sera Tyrell
  • Jordan Weinkauf
  • Beth Willats

Ross Evans Chapel

9:30 AM – Noon

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Antonio Alcala, Kinkade Barreiro, Dre Davids, Josh Goins, Ereanna Higbee & Mikaila Riddle

Roundtable on Mexico

A conversation about the main issues in Mexican life, including jobs and the economy, crime and security, education and poverty, and corruption and violence, through the prism of the election on July 1, 2018.

HIST 440, Latin American Civilization

Ron Palmer

P103

1 – 2 PM

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Caeli Barnhart, Selina Chacon & Mikaila Riddle

CAPSIM Competition

Mission Statement

“Reliable products for low technology customers: Our brands offer value. Our stakeholders are bondholders, stockholders, customers and management.”

In order to make our company unique, we will produce reliability through our products that focus on satisfying our customer’s needs.

BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy

Dave Quirk

L204

10 AM – Noon

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Caeli Barnhart & Courtney Robertson

Learning from Unexpected

This presentation describes how common unexpected situations can occur while traveling in another country. Although it is difficult to fully prepare for the unexpected, this presentation will share a series of steps to take while preparing for travel in order to reduce unplanned obstacles, as well as helpful key strategies to have when placed in an unexpected event. Alongside the preparation steps and useful strategies, this presentation will highlight two to three unexpected events within the presenters study abroad trip, that support the necessity for preparation and strategies. The events and key points made within the presentation will reveal how the unexpected can expectedly shape an individual’s trip, their problem solving skills, and their ability to use such skills in future career and/or life pathways.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

Banquet Room, Poster #6

1 – 3 PM

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Ryan Bates

7 Key Characteristics of Succesful Church Plants

The purpose of this paper is to provide church planters with a tool to help them do better with what they feel called to do. Close to one-third of church plants don’t make it to year 5, and the majority that do remain small and struggling, and this paper is to help church plants to continue to grow and flourish. This paper identifies seven key areas that are essential for church success, and goes into detail on how new plants can utilize them. The seven key areas are; Community Driven, Teamwork and Togetherness, Strong Vision, the Importance and Reality of the Gospel, an Evangelical Focus, Proper Marketing, and Strong Leadership. This paper goes in depth on how these seven characteristics are essential for today’s church planter, and looks at multiple different models of ministry that use these characteristics successfully.

CM 499, Capstone

Terry O’Casey

P103

11:30 AM – Noon

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Nathan Blaney

Enhancing Computing with Biologically Inspired Design

Computers as an integral part of the modern world are continuously being improved upon, and yet there is still a lot of space for advancement. With the impending end of Moore’s Law and the limits to how small components can be made, new computer designs and engineering models are needed to make further progress.

One area of inspiration that researchers and engineers have been turning to is that of the biological world. Computer architecture and design that takes a page from the structure of neurons and how they work in the brain promises great improvements in areas such as efficiency and parallel computation.

This process however of creating a biologically inspired computer is one that has required large amounts of research and study, as the vast differences between binary-based computers and biological neurons makes a fusion of the two paradigms very difficult.

This presentation will explore these topics and examine how these problems are being solved with the use of clever engineering and novel technologies.

BIOL 499, Capstone

Paul Allee

P003

1:00 – 1:30 PM

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Conner Borigo, Anthony Galindo, Chantel Hall, Ruth Meeker, De’Onte Menefee, & Luiz Munoz

NCU’s Famous Missionary: Finding a biography in the Kellenberger Archives

The History of Christianity II class has been studying the work and impact of missionaries across the globe.  Librarian Steve Silver helped them uncover the life of NCU’s most famous graduate, E. R. Moon by giving access to the NCU archives and the ‘Congo Collection’ of Kellenberger Library. The missionary, E.R.Moon, served in Congo (1908-1923) where he planted many churches and translated the Bible into the local Bantu dialect. With the financial support of Oregon churches, he transported 1200 boxes of pieces which he rebuilt into a boat in Congo and dubbed the “Oregon.” Upon return from Africa, he spent many years as a professor in College of Mission in Indianapolis and College of Religion in Butler University and six more years in Jamaica. He retired in Springfield giving over a thousand talks on life and ministry in the Congo before his death in 1962.  

The History of Christianity students have prepared a PowerPoint using pictures from the archives and authentic artifacts from the Congo to share this NCU graduate’s life in ministry.  Conner Borigo will share on Moon’s family, his childhood, academic preparation, call to missions and the ministry and help of his wife Bessie. Anthony Galindo will give us the bigger picture of the geography and political history of the Congo in this era as it suffered from and then emerged from the brutal Belgian colonialization. Ruth Meeker will explain the mechanics and mission of the boat “Oregon” which provided transport on the Congo River for locals and missionaries alike.  Chantel Hall uses Moon’s book on Congo to describe Congolese dietary customs, community life, marriage, roles, and native religion. Luiz Munoz explores the spiritual impact of Moon’s ministry. De’Onte Menefee concludes the presentation by telling why Moon left Africa and how he finished strong by training others for missions and going himself again to Jamaica.

Each portion of the PowerPoint is illustrated by quotes and pictures of Moon from the NCU Kellenberger archives.  The presentation will also include a display of articles such as a beheading knife, chief’s throne, neck rings worn by chief’s wives, massive metal jewelry to display wealth, weapons, etc.  held by the NCU museum collection.

HIST 332, History of Christianity II

Kathryn Hain

P103

2 – 3 PM

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Danielle Buhler & Savanna Lassen

Snack Time

Our research question is “How does nutrition impact student achievement in the classroom?” Research shows that students perform better when they have an adequate amount of food. Our bodies and brains need the energy that food provides to power our learning. The types of foods we feed our students is also important. We need healthy snacks which are full of vitamins, nutrients, and good proteins. Foods that aren’t full of sugar are a good place to start. School breakfast programs have provided students with fuel to learn and behave well. Schools that have implemented breakfast programs have seen a jump in test scores. Students should be given the opportunity to eat healthy snacks in the classroom to power their learning as well.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room, Poster #1

10 AM – Noon

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Michael Buss

Photography and Beyond: The Vitality of Communicating Well in Client Based Photography and Videography Relationships.

More than ever, the world prefers visual and oral means of communication over written communication. As a result of technology, specifically smart phones, humans have seen a decrease in empathy and connection with one another, making interpersonal relational skills and increasingly valuable trait. Advances in digital photography technology have enabled anyone and everyone to have access to professional camera equipment and start a photography business. Anyone can master the art of exposing a photo, composing a shot, and perfecting an edit, but not everyone has the social and communicative skills to maximize the entire experience. After meeting with local experts, studying the interpersonal communication scholarship, and having personal experience at both of my internships, I have borrowed credibility and had experiences that have highlighted the vitality of communicating well for client photo and video based work.

COMM 499, Capstone

Doyle Srader

P003

2:00 – 2:30 PM

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Ruben Carmona

The Relation Between Children Raised in Foster Care and Increased Difficulties in Adulthood

Children who grow up in the foster care system typically face many adverse experiences. These adverse experiences may create complications for these children as they become young adults. In particular, growing up in the foster care system may predict an increased risk for developing mental health issues and substantial insecurity as they approach adulthood. This presentation will review four foster care research themes relating to mental health challenges and instability in young adulthood. First, placement instability in foster care may increase the chances of being diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Next, substance abuse in children within foster care may exacerbate the risk of their developing Substance Use Disorder. Additionally, children in foster care and older adolescents aging out of foster care, may experience homelessness at an increased rate compared to children who were not in foster care. Lastly, children in foster care may be at higher risk for developing comorbid mental health disorders in addition to their initial mental health diagnosis. Researchers have found that children placed in foster care often have difficulty developing relationships with their foster parents, teachers, and peers from school, due to the likelihood of their being frequently moved to different home placements. Researchers have also reported that children in foster care are more likely to use illegal drugs when compared to children who have not been in the foster care system. Future directions for research will also be discussed in the presentation, including the need to explore drug prevention programs for children in foster care and placement stability.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

10 – 10:30 AM

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Riley Charlish, Bradley Harp & Kenzie Weston

Capsim Simulation

Mission Statement:

As a company we strive for the competitive advantage over our competition. We keep R&D, production and material costs to a minimum, which helps us to keep our prices at the best value. Our reputation is built on the devotion we have to help create exceptionally low-cost products for you, our customers.

Company Strategy: Broad Cost Leader

As a team we chose this to be the best strategy to follow as a guideline due to keeping costs low for our customers but not losing out on producing intermediate lines of products. Being in-between both high and low tech gives up the competitive advantage over other companies because we save costs in many areas including R&D, production and employee costs.  

BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy

Dave Quirk

L204

10 AM – Noon

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Jenna Christenson & Savanna Lassen

Italy Study Abroad

Immersing yourself in a different culture helps you to grow in your knowledge of the world and experience the histories of people around the world. By visiting sites like the Duomo and the Duomo Museum in Florence, Italy, we were able to understand the connection between the people who helped to design some of the most well-known artifacts and places of the city. By going to churches in different countries you are able to notice the similarities and differences in worship and sermons. Visiting sites like the Mamertine Prison, where St. Paul was held in Rome, connects the history of the Bible to or understanding of Christianity today. Time management skills and understanding how to read a map helps prepare you to navigate in a different environment while you are away from home.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

Banquet Room, Poster #7

1 – 3 PM

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Angela Cusano & Katy Noel

Conflict and Listening

This study aims to determine if there is a notable correlation between listening styles, as originally researched by Bodie, Worthington, and Gearhart (2013) and conflict behavior strategies, as researched by Putnam and Wilson (1982). Bodie et al. (2013) explained that the primary purpose of listening is to connect with others and their emotions in attempt to understand them better. Therefore, it is valuable to understand the correlation between listening and conflict, as listening may be used as a powerful tool when handling conflict. We originally expected that relational listeners would be solution-oriented or non-confrontational, analytical listeners would be solution-oriented, critical listeners would be solution-oriented, and task oriented listeners would be control-oriented. We surveyed twenty-eight people through the medium of Google Forms, employing the Listening Styles Profile-Revised Instrument (LSP-R) and Organizational Communication Conflict Instrument (OCCI) in order to test the correlation between the two phenomena. Due to a limited number of participants, we were unable to draw statistically significant results through a Chi-Square. Despite statistical insignificance, the majority of participants, regardless of listening style, self-identified as solution-oriented in conflict. This study would benefit from future research with a larger number of participants.

Keywords: conflict behavior, listening styles, OCCI, LSP-R

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #1

1 – 3 PM

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Mitchell Davis & Alec Duncan

The Church & Youth Identity Formation

At the core of any human is their self-identity. The process of identity formation happens primarily during one’s youth. The culture of our world today is damaging for youth identity formation. Social Media and the entertainment industry promote unhealthy lifestyles and cause youth to form their identities around unhealthy things. Our hope with this study is to give churches a look into what they can do to help students form their identities around God instead of the world.  First research was done in the area of identity formation, exploring different theories on how identity is formed in the human mind. Next, we studied adolescent culture in the past and present day. After identifying key influences on identity formation, we looked at how the church can answer the questions running around the minds of young students struggling to find their identity. Our main conclusions are that the Church needs to be a place where students can find their purpose in Christ, unconditional love, and relationships with older believers who can mentor them.

CM 499, Capstone

Terry O’Casey

P103

11 – 11:30 AM

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Diego Delaplane

The Art of Creative Writing

This capstone presentation is an overview of the steps it takes to write creative fiction. The presenter will present on the novel that he wrote and the process behind writing the novel. The presenter will also share about what inspired him to write, the themes of his novel, and how creative writing can influence the world around us.

ENG 499, Capstone

James Watson

P103

10:30 – 11 AM

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Fern Delgadillo & Nikole Duncan

Family: Exploring the Link Between Child and Parent Communication

This study explores the connection between communication apprehension and communication standards between children and their parents. We have collected data from twenty-two participants through a survey asking questions related to their individual relationship with their parents and family members. The survey measures the strength of their communication relationship. This paper further explores the effects of healthy communication amongst children and their parents. It discusses just how detrimental these effects can be for an individual’s identity and behavior as they transition into adulthood.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #2

1 – 3 PM

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Jacque Donner & Chantal Hall

What Classroom Arrangements work best for different Teaching Styles

Room arrangements can make or break how your classroom management goes. In our Ace day presentation, we will be talking about what room set ups fit with certain teaching methods.  We will have a teaching method and then some room set ups for that method . With each room set up, there will be a list of pros and cons. This will be our presentation.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room, Poster #2

10 AM – Noon

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Nikole Duncan

The Act of Listening as a Bridge to Solving Conflict

This study explores three different perspectives on the same dispute and the influence that active listening has on developing an understanding of all sides. Smith (2017) mentions that in order to develop a voice one must first develop an ear; therefore, I will be analyzing Morgan McKinney, Dr. Hain, and Halona Jackson’s viewpoints with a clear vision. After hearing all views I will reenact the positions of all three parties on Ace day through their own perceptions so that everyone can be heard and hopefully appreciated. The ultimate goal is to have the gap between three different perceptions that has led to misunderstanding filled. Smith teaches that we might not always like what we see or what is said, but in order to change it we must first see as well as hear it clearly.

COMM 499, Capstone

Doyle Srader

P003

10:30 – 11 AM

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Mackenzie Galick

Listening Styles and Receiver Apprehension

This study explores participant’s results on the Listening Style Profile and Receiver Apprehension score in an attempt to discover if there is a correlation between a participant’s listening style and the degree to which they are an anxious listener. 49 individuals participated in our survey and were categorized into listening styles based on how they attend to and process information in a conversational setting. They were also scored based on their fear of misinterpreting or inadequately processing messages sent by others.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #3

1 – 3 PM

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Cassidy Galindo & Taylor Irons

Parent – Teacher Communication

Parent teacher relationships is a growing conversation within the education world. Recently, many studies have been done that show the importance of positive parent teacher relationships. These relationship have been found to effect students’ academic performance, classroom behavior, and class participation. The research question at hand is “how does communication between parents and teachers effect student performance?” This study will look at supporting research, pros and cons of communication, and strategies for better classroom communication. The study that is included in this presentation focused on 6th – 9th grade classrooms in public schools within the United States. Overall, the purpose of the presentation is to show the significance of positive parent teacher relationships.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room, Poster #3

10 AM – Noon

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Kelsey Hansen

The Emotional Impact of Cancer in Adults: Diagnosis to Post-Treatment Outcomes

Cancer has affected the lives of countless Americans for many decades and continues today to substantially impact individuals and their loved ones. In addition to the physical pain that one may experience while undergoing cancer treatment, there may also be emotional pain. The intervention of chemotherapy may result in emotional, mental, and cognitive side effects in adults undergoing treatment, as well as those who are living post-treatment. This presentation will review four research themes regarding the potential emotional, mental, and cognitive side effects of chemotherapy. These themes are: the roles of a cancer diagnosis in mental health, coping throughout treatment and survivorship, emotional and psychological distress in mental health, and quality of life in post-treatment. Researchers have reported that a cancer diagnosis may be traumatic and may result in depression, anxiety, and fear. They have further noted the importance for patients of learning various methods of coping with this diagnosis throughout their cancer journey. Emotional and psychological distresses may be substantial factors in the life of a cancer patient and may result from seeing a cancer diagnosis as life-threatening. This may result in individuals who have experienced a cancer diagnosis and treatment needing frequent social support in order to develop a satisfactory quality of life. Further, future directions for research are discussed in this presentation, including the need for providing participants with information regarding resources during their participation in research studies.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

10:30 – 11 AM

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Brighton Hebisen

Self-Care Practices in Response to Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health Professionals

Mental health professionals invest substantial time, energy, and resources in training and working hard to support others, but may have little to no support for themselves and may not practice regular self-care. As a result, compassion fatigue and burnout are prevalent in the mental health field. Mental health professionals who disregard the practice of self-care may experience increased compassion fatigue and burnout. This presentation will review four research themes regarding compassion fatigue and burnout in this professional population. These themes are: first, the various predictors of compassion fatigue and burnout among mental health professionals; second, the impact of service delivery location; third, self-care practices that may mitigate compassion fatigue; and finally, the ways in which compassion satisfaction may balance compassion fatigue. Researchers have found that the intense nature of mental health work requires these professionals to take part in self-care in order to lessen the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Individuals with more years in the field were found to be at higher risk for developing compassion fatigue or burnout. Further, researchers have reported that conducting therapy in private practice may decrease compassion fatigue in comparison to practice within the public agency. Those professionals who experienced greater compassion satisfaction from their work, decreased their risk of compassion fatigue, as well. Future directions are explored, including the need to examine gender differences, client age, and programs that can be implemented to prepare professionals for the intensity and potential risks of their work.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

11 – 11:30 AM

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Zoe Herron & Jordan Norris

Connections Between General Communication Competence and Intercultural Willingness to Communicate

With little previous research conducted on the specific links between a person’s general communication competence and their actual willingness to communicate interculturally, we have chosen to explore possible connections between the two in our research. Hypothesizing that those who are more competent in their communication would be more willing to engage in intercultural communication, we surveyed participants on each instrument (Communication Competence Scale and Intercultural Willingness to Communicate) and then examined and evaluated any correlations between the results.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #4

1 – 3 PM

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Britnee Joaquin & Bri Jury

The Impact of Positive Teacher-Student Relationships

The sentiment, “Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”, which has been attributed to both Theodore Roosevelt and John C. Maxwell, inspired the research in this presentation to examine the effect of positive teacher-student relationships on students in the classroom, and the practical strategies for building these connections. Addressing the research question, “How do positive teacher-student relationships impact classroom management?”, data shows that these relationships play a significant role in improving academic performance, reducing behavioral problems, and supporting at-risk students. According to studies, students have shown greater cooperation and motivation in the classroom when they know their teacher understands, trusts, and cares about them. Strategies to build these positive relationships with students include designing lessons with student interest in mind, introducing a year-long activity called “Letter to the Teacher”, giving students a voice through student surveys, and implementing check-ins during the school day.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room, Poster #4

10 AM – Noon

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Myranda Johnson & Keri Schwarz

Effective Classroom Arrangements

Within every classroom there is a science behind the way that each classroom is arranged. Certain classrooms are arranged according to size of classroom, amount of students, or the effectiveness to learn in certain arrangements. Each arrangement will have its own strengths and weaknesses and our research will help find more effective ways to benefit students in the classroom based on the classroom arrangement.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room, Poster #5

10 AM – Noon

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Sammy Johnson

Sammy Johnson

Italy Study Abroad

Italy can not be wrapped up into one presentation done by one senior education major but we can start to tackle a single part of the Italian culiture. The mamertime prison is something that is profoundly important for the Christian culture and the Italian culture and being a part of both of those cultures personally I think there’s no better thing to present on.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

Banquet Room, Poster #8

1 – 3 PM

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Allison Keeney

Grammar Instruction in High School

In many of today’s high schools, grammar instruction is not a part of the English Language Arts curriculum. Much of the focus is placed on expanding reading and writing skills in preparation for college, rather than readdressing or expanding grammar skills. The main reason for this focus is that school authorities believe that most students should have learned about grammar while in elementary school or possibly middle school. Regardless of what the previous model of the public education system looks like, is grammar instruction at the high school level conducive for high school and college success? If it is, then there should be no question on whether it should be implemented at the high school level or not. If it is not, then we may keep to our old ways. This question can be answered by looking at what research says about grammar instruction and adolescent learning, some case studies, two grammar instruction surveys, and a few interviews with students and teachers.

Honors Thesis

James Watson

P103

10 AM – Noon

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Phoenix Lacque & Aaron McFadden

Business Capstone Presentation

Premium products for mainstream customers: Our brands withstand the test of time. Our stakeholders are customers, stockholders, management and employees.

Our company strives to keep our cot low enough that they are desirable for customers, while keeping the products durable enough to withstand the constant use. We will continue to make products in the low and high tech market for sensors, in order to meet the demands of the most people possible.

BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy

Dave Quirk

L204

10 AM – Noon

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Michael Loomis

Business Capstone Presentation

Premium products for mainstream customers: Our brands withstand the test of time. Our stakeholders are customers, stockholders, management and employees. We are going to make premium products for both the high and low tech markets. We will continue to provide the best quality items and will strive to keep our customers happy.

BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy

Dave Quirk

L204

10 AM – Noon

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E Caireen T Lounsbury

Why Should You Use CPS in Your Classroom?

Collaborative Problem Solving model with developed at Massachusetts General Hospital under the direction Dr. Stuart Eblon and Dr. Ross Greene and is the basis of the 1998 book the The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. An entire generation of parents and mental health therapists have used the CPS Method for children with developmental and mental health challenges including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder and other disorders in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. The method relies on behavioral modification and increased communication to solve problems instead of relying solely on pharmaceuticals which can cause adverse side effects, withdrawal symptoms, stunt growth, and inhibit neuropathways from being formed. CPS creates neuropathways that help a person to react in an appropriate manner when in crisis. The CPS Model looks at lagging skills and finds innovative ways to help the students to develop those skills Collaboratively

In 2008, Dr. Ross Greene wrote the book Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them. A program for educators to use the CPS Model. Greene also renamed his side of the model Collaborative and Proactive Solutions and started the Non-Profit Lives in the Balance with the website livesinthebalance.org due to copywrite laws. In 2016, Dr. Ross Greene wrote the follow up book; Lost and Found: Helping Behaviorally Challenging Students. Both programs can be used together and I refer to both as CPS for simplicity.

This presentation is about the implementation of the CPS Model with Ashland School District. I have compared the statistics with our local Springfield School District. I’ve analyzed the both the academic and behavioral responses to the inclusion of the CPS Model in their middle schools.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room, Poster #10

10 AM – Noon

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Spencer Mattox

The Quality of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship and Its Impact on Youth

For decades, US communities have dealt with the issues of drugs, violence, and substance abuse. Countless children in these communities grow up without any positive adult figures to protect and support them in choosing appropriate behaviors and discouraging them from engaging in criminal activity. Whether at-risk youth are able to envision a positive future may be determined by the quality of the mentor-mentee relationship. This presentation will review four themes in which researchers explore the impact of the mentor-mentee relationship in building a positive future for at-risk youth. First, the duration of the mentor-mentee relationship is a key element in positively or negatively impacting the at-risk youth’s life. Second, the characteristics the mentor possesses may enable his or her mentee to achieve the mentee’s goals. Third, increased ethnic diversity in the mentor community may benefit the mentor and the mentee. Finally, the role the informal mentor plays in the life of his or her mentee is vital. Researchers have found that, it is essential for mentors to possess positive attributes in order to establish trust with their mentees. This, in turn, will augment the mentees’ self-esteem. Researchers noted that when the mentor and mentee spend time together, positive results are observed in the behaviors of the mentee. Future directions for research will also be discussed in the presentation, including the need to conduct studies in communities heavily populated with at-risk youth.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

11:30 AM – Noon

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Joshua McCluskey

CRISPR

Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, Crispr for short is a dna sequence that can be used by the cas9 system of rna guided nucleases that effectively cleaves the section of dna containing a specific genome to repair or alter that specified genome. The crispr system is an adaptive immune system that is used and regulated by microbes and cells to defend against foreign substances and viruses by recognizing and eliminating the specific dna sequence associated with that virus. Most crispr systems contain 20-24 regularly spaced palindromic bases separated by spacers. The crispr cassettes are found in almost every archeon and almost half of bacteria studied. This provides a wide range of uses for the cas9 system and adds to the versatility of the system. We can use this system to replicate and code for specific genomes in animals and further understand how their traits are coded and replicated, we can create complex models for human inherited diseases or cancers, it can also be used to pinpoint the cause for underlying genetic processes by genome wide screening of the dna in any human cell. The origin of crispr however is the most intriguing aspect of the system. Being a biological system that was discovered and not a human engineered system, the origin is not entirely clear.

BIOL 200, General Biology

Paul Allee

P003

1:30 – 2:00 PM

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Joshua McCluskey

Applied Calculus in Medicine

Medicine utilizes calculus in many ways, through the use of derivatives we can optimize uses of material as well as calculate the effect of a surgery. angioplasty uses calculus to calculate the effect of widening an artery to increase blood flow. Calculus lets us know definitively to what extent the blood flow will increase. we can also use calculus in a crime scene. determining the time of death.

MATH 251, Calculus I

Connie Wilmarth

Banquet Room, Poster #8

10 AM – Noon

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Jonathan Messiers

A Bridge to Space: The Mechanics and Design Considerations for a Space Elevator

Achieving orbit is currently an extremely expensive and resource-heavy venture. Current rockets cost anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 to lift a single kilogram of payload to low earth orbit. A space elevator may be able to lift a kilogram to orbit for as little as $200. A space elevator is a cable anchored at the equator that extends into space past geostationary orbit, using the centrifugal force of Earth’s rotation to hold itself upright under tension. Such a cable may be constructed using materials with extremely high strength-to-weight ratios. The overall design of a space elevator consists of the cable itself, a counterweight to suspend the cable via centrifugal force, climbers to deliver payload to and from orbit, and a base station anchoring the cable to the Earth somewhere along the equator. Craft released from the space elevator at a height of 53,000 kilometers would be at escape velocity, allowing them to reach other celestial bodies without the thousands of tons of fuel and stages conventional rockets require for the same velocity. Challenges faced include weather conditions within the atmosphere, the effects of solar radiation on the cable, collisions with orbital debris, cable oscillations, research and development costs, and political complications.

MATH 499, Capstone

Brian Carrigan

SPS 100

2:30 – 3 PM

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Kayla Miller

The Roman Roads Became The Classroom

Through studying abroad, I gained a vast amount of knowledge that can be applied academically, spiritually, and culturally. I feel that the church history class, art history class, and a ministry named “Il Soggiorno” that I volunteered are the three things taught me the most. The church history class taught me a more in depth history of the early church and expanded by Biblical knowledge. This was beneficial to learn about in Rome because many of the sights/history we were studying are places that can still be visited today. My art history class was an onsite class that visited multiple churches around Rome. The class focused heavily on examining the iconography and design of churches. This new academic knowledge allowed me to have a greater appreciation for the all of the churches I visited. Lastly, during my time at Il Soggiorno I was working with Iraq/Afghan men. I learned much more about the refugee crisis that is taking place around the world, specifically in Rome, and also about the Middle Eastern culture. This knowledge grew my cultural understanding to better help me serve the Kingdom. All of these experiences taught me many lessons, and further advanced my knowledge that I am now able to apply in the classroom, ministry and day to day life.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

P003

11:30 – Noon

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Kayla Miller & Abby Spencer

Individualism/Collectivism and The Willingness To Communicate Inter-culturally

We conducted a study to examine people’s willingness to communicate inter-culturally among individualistic versus collectivist cultures. We wondered if people were more likely to communicate inter-culturally in an individualist culture or a collectivist culture. Accordingly, we predicted the outcome to be that collectivist cultures will be less likely to communicate inter-culturally. Fourteen people participated in two surveys that tested the relationship between intercultural willingness to communicate and individualism or collectivism. The Auckland Individualism and Collectivism Scale (AICS), and the Intercultural Willingness to Communicate scale were the two survey’s they were presented. In the Intercultural Willingness to Communicate, participants were given twelve situations in which a person might choose to communicate or not communicate, and were asked to indicate the percentage of times he/she would choose to do so. In the AICS, 30 statements were listed to measure where he/she lies on the individualist or collectivist spectrum. Participants had the option to choose from never, rarely, sometimes, usually, often, or always when filling out the survey. The study found a .39(39%) correlation between the two instruments. This study did not produce a high enough percentage to confirm our hypothesis to be true.

COMM 413, Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #5

1 – 3 PM

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Kayla Miller & Courtney Robertson

Changing The World One Project At A Time

This presentation serves to answer the research question of, “How does Project Based Learning (PBL) positively influence social and academic development in adolescent aged students?. While answering this question, we will define Project Based Learning, discuss how it differentiates between a traditional classroom, and address the research behind how Project Based Learning increases social and academic growth for students. The methods used for this study were examination of two main studies on Project-Based Learning in Mathematics Education conducted by Homes (2016), and a recent study from Erik Rahman at al. (2017), that examined the levels of problem solving skills in students that were in a traditional classroom versus a PBL classroom. The finding of this research demonstrated that Project Based Learning strengthens a students’ organization skill, communication skill, and problem-solving skill up to 75% higher than students from traditional classrooms because of the amount of planning and collaboration they have during Project Based Learning. Overall, the purpose of this presentation serves to provide reasoning for the importance of having Project Based Learning in the classroom. The limitations of this study were that the presenters did not have the opportunity to test the implementation and effects of Project Based Learning in their own classroom.

EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room, Poster #11

10 AM – Noon

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Gabrielle Morales

Dickens, the Tube, and Mac & Cheese in a Can: Abroad in London

“Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” –Samuel Johnson

The English culture and history is so rich; one cannot help but grow fond of this lovely city. In this presentation, there will be discussion on the education system in London, including lectures, assignments, and grading. More importantly, there we will explore literary England, including but not limited to the blue plaques, C.S. Lewis’ place of worship, Shakespeare’s birthplace and grave, and the Dickens museum. I will also go into the major cultural differences, such as living arrangements and food. My own personal development “whilst” abroad in London will also be discussed.

GLST 295, Study Abroad

Lauren Riley

P003

11 – 11:30 AM

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Gabrielle Morales

‘I’m Tired of Not Being Home’: A Rhetorical Fantasy-Theme Analysis of Huerta’s Speech on PTSD

It is common knowledge that many veterans hold symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); however, as active soldiers, most neglect to acknowledge the early symptoms.  Chaplain Carlos Huerta (2012) explores this in his speech. While the speech may read as an autobiography or personal account of his experiences battling with PTSD, the artifact embodies the experiences of all military members who struggle with the condition.  When Ernest Bormann’s fantasy-theme criticism is applied to analyze Huerta’s speech, it is made clear that Huerta is creating a shared worldview of soldiers, both past and present, who are in constant battle with PTSD both on and off the physical war battlefield.

COMM 441, Rhetorical Criticism

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #10

1 – 3 PM

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Selena Portillo Barrera

Pre- and Post-Flight Traumatization Factors in Refugee Populations

The current refugee crisis worldwide is a phenomenon that has arisen due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, political unrest, and human devastation. Refugee populations face a preponderance of internal and external challenges in their nomadic search toward safety and resettlement in the new society of a host country. Pre- and post-flight resettlement status in the refugee population may predict traumatization in the form of physical and mental ill health, sexual assault, and diverse socio-economic and cultural acclimation challenges. This presentation will focus on four areas in which refugee populations demonstrate traumatization: prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder amongst pre-flight refugees, sexual assault and gender-based violence perpetrated against pre-flight female refugees, mental and physical ill-health challenges faced by post-flight refugees, socio-economic and acclimation challenges in a post-flight society. Researchers have found Post-traumatic Stress Disorder to be especially prevalent in culturally diverse refugee populations, but also that war-affected refugees are most impacted. Lack of access to mental and medical health services hinders the refugee resettlement process in the host society, along with cultural barriers such as preconceived attitudes, language, and mistrust of “other.” Future directions for research are discussed, such as the need to access multicultural mental health services and trauma counseling at an earlier stage of the refugee immigration process.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

SPS 100

1 – 1:30 PM

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Gianna Rains

Give Extra, Get Extra’: A Narrative Criticism of Wrigley’s Extra Gum Commercial “The Story of Sarah & Juan”

Wrigley’s Extra gum commercial became popular immediately after being aired. Commercials strive to associate their product with positivity, and Wrigley took this goal to the next level. They created a love story that consisted of a young couple, events of their love story, creative settings, and an organized timeline. The audience gets to see how Sarah and Juan’s love story unfolds, as well as how they commemorate their history of love with giving the other a piece of gum. A narrative criticism looks for key characteristics: character(s), events, and setting(s). These three features help determine what the objective of the commercial is. In this commercial ad, Wrigley’s primary objective is to sell their gum. The secondary objective is to have the audience associate Extra gum with Sarah and Juan’s history and commemoration of their love story. Their unique story also reveals that gender roles and racial norms are challenged, while the tradition of a proposal and marriage remains the same. Therefore, their objectives are effective because of the supporting characteristics of the ad.

COMM 441, Rhetorical Criticism

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #12

1 – 3 PM

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Rory Rice

Feminist Criticism

Taking  the speech by Chamamanda Adichie “Everyone should be a Feminist” and, then learn the theory of feminist criticism so that we can dig into the different ways a feminist critic will dissect the artifact and then we can come up with the conclusion of what the speaker is saying.

COMM 441, Rhetorical Criticism

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room, Poster #14

1 – 3 PM

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