Category: Spring 2009

Jeramy Anderson

The Core Components of Effective Networking in Mass Media, as Analyzed Through Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication Scholarship

Mass media outlets employ professionals with unique vocabulary, shared experience, and even nonverbals.  Networking in these organizations has its own challenges, many of which can be linked to the impressions management functions of nonverbal messages.  I survey interpersonal and nonverbal scholarship to synthesize this development.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

L203A

1 – 1:30 PM

Sarah Barberis

Utilizing Harm Reduction & Recover-Oriented Care Philosophies in the Treatment of Individuals with Dual Diagnosis

Treatment programs that integrate basic needs and harm reduction principles allow for individuals with dual diagnosis to be more successful than in traditional programs.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Beth Aydelott

Banquet Room

9 AM – 11 AM

Joel Bauer, Anthony Bowling, Jonni Byrne, Erika Davidson, Andreya DeLapp, Jordie Howell, Joel Leinbach & Britni Steiling

Intercultural Communication Between Inhabitants of Nigeria and the United States

This is a training presentation originally intended for the mission team bound for Nigeria.  Team members will present the results of a semester-long study of Nigerian culture, fused with principles of intercultural communication.

COMM 220, Intercultural Communication

Doyle Srader

L203A

9 – 10 AM

Jason Bell, David Berney, Tessa Greatwood, Stephen Melgar, Megan Taylor, Megan Theiss, Jordan Whittenburg & William Wingard

Intercultural Communication Between Inhabitants of Chile and the United States

This is a training presentation originally intended for the mission team bound for Chile.  Team members will present the results of a semester-long study of Chilean culture, fused with principles of intercultural communication.

COMM 220, Intercultural Communication

Doyle Srader

L203A 10 – 10:30 AM

Tobyn Bower

Shakespeare, Entrepreneur Under Patronage

Drawing from research authored by Edward Mark Slocum, a transcription of his 1930’s manuscript depicts Shakespeare as a common playwright, working under the patronage of nobility amidst rival playwrights and British politics, yet emerging in success though this pivotal epoch (1542-1603) by advantageously utilizing a growing market for profit and fame.

Anne Maggs

Banquet Room

9 AM – 11 AM

Joel Brock, Kaitlyn Burt, Andy Card, Ryan Falls, Julie Marie Horn

Spirit Showcase

The Music Industry program’s Spirit Showcase is a collection of area Christian artists coming together in the name of a common love… music.  On display you will find Julie Marie Horn’s contribution to the 1st and 2nd annual Spirit Showcase events.  Items on display include photos, posters, a T-shirt design, handbills, video and more.

John Hakes

Ross Evans Chapel

3 – 4 PM

Jessica Carlson

A Meta-analysis of Negative Social Effects of Self-perception of Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities and Early Identification

Children suffer from many different types of learning disabilities with dyslexia being a main one. Learning disabilities affect children, not only in school, but also in the rest of their lives, though not every child will have a lower self-perception than an average child with no learning disability.  Three questions will be answered throughout this paper in hopes that in the future there will be a way to prevent, reverse, or lessen negative social effects.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

George Letchworth

L203B

9:30 – 10 AM

Lissa Hatefi, Jeneca Hoidal & Kara Nelson

Response of Yeast to Wheat Flour versus White Flour

This lab was designed to see if whole wheat flour would provide a more efficient cell division than refined white flour.  Our hypothesis was that is would.  Through research, we found that whole wheat flour contains more nutrients, such as protein; which may speed up mitosis.  Our hypothesis was correct.

Tracy Mullins

Banquet Room

9 AM – 11 AM

Julie Marie Horn

Lilies’ Song and Slide Show

“Lilies,” written by Julie Marie and John Hakes as part of her song writing class at NCU, is a reflection of the life and loss of her 29 day old son, Dekaiah Jaeden Horn.  As she performs “Lilies,” a slide show of his life will be shown in his memory.

MUS 499, Senior Capstone

John Hakes

Ross Evans Chapel

2:45 – 3 PM

Brandon Kundert & Cameron Marshall

Apple Pigment Separation Lab

The lab we conducted was to test if the pigment of a red  delicious apple was lipid soluble or water soluble.  The lab took two different trials and tests to come up with the result.  We used two types of solvents—isopropyl alcohol, and 92% petroleum ether with 8% acetone solution.  Using these two types of solvents we then conducted a chromatography test to make a conclusion on if the red apple pigment was lipid soluble or water soluble.

Tracy Mullins

Banquet Room

9 AM – 11 AM

Alana McNeery

Primary Preventors of Stress Related Illness in College Students

Stress occurs when there are demands on an individual that exceeds his or her coping capabilities.  Stress is a very common occurrence and not a stranger to many.  The purpose of this paper is to a) acknowledge stress, b) find the sources of stress, and c) figure out ways of preventing the stress that cause the issues.  By narrowing the source of stress within college students it would give the college students tools to use when they become stressed.  By providing ways for college students to deal with their stress, such as meditation classes, helpful seminars, and other ways or outlets, it will cause a chain reaction of peace of mind, better habits, healthier lifestyles, and wellness.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

George Letchworth

L203B

10 – 10:30 AM

Daniel Norland

A Brief History of Greek Mathematics

This paper is a brief history of Greek mathematics.  It will cover how the Greek era of mathematics began and go through the development of mathematics in the Greek era, covering some of the great mathematicians.  It will then discuss the end of the Greek era of mathematics and the legacy.

MATH 499, Senior Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

L203A

1:30 – 2 PM

Meghan Tweit

Review & Meth-analysis of the Effects of Thought Suppression on Depressive Rumination

Thought suppression has been used as one of the primary modes of treatment for depression as a means to decreasing the rumination of depressive thinking.  In this review of the literature, recent studies are compared through meta-analysis to gain more insight on thought suppression by looking at different variables that may contribute to  depressive rumination.  Effect sizes show a relation under certain  situations, but more research is needed to effectively show where thought suppression is useful and in which cases it could be harmful.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

George Letchworth

Banquet Room

9 AM – 11 AM

Andrea Welch

From Fear to Freedom: Understanding and Fighting the Battle Against Anorexia Nervosa

The goal of this paper is to aid in the understanding of the disease: Anorexia Nervosa.  It will provide information on its earliest roots and evolution, as well as both physical and psychological symptoms and affects the disease produces.  From there the focus will shift to looking at a variety of factors that may contribute to the development of the disease, and the development of other eating disorders.  Fighting the disease by means of prevention and education will also be touched on, as well as different methods of treatment and statistics. Lastly, it will discuss advocacy for people who suffer from a disease that is too often overlooked and underfunded, and what can be done to free these sufferers from its stronghold.

Human Services, Senior Capstone

Beth Aydelott

L203B

1:30 – 2 PM