Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
Athletic Scholarships at NCU
This paper plans on determining the different amounts of scholarship money given to the different athletic teams at NCU and the different amounts individuals from each team can receive.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Mathematics as a Step-by-Step Process (Senior Work Sample)
When most people hear the phrase “mathematics,” they admit a certain negative view of this branch of knowledge. If you ask someone, they will often say that they had a “bad experience” in school or that it never really “clicked”. The focus of this work sample was in presenting
mathematics as a step-by-step process, developed by human beings throughout history, and not something that is beyond anyone.
EDUC 496
Jim Howard
A201
1:30 – 2 PM
History in Mathematics Education
Differentiated instruction is an educational philosophy and the current driving force behind modern education. Differentiated methods take into account the various learning styles and needs of students, by employing various methods of instruction to generate interest, promote learning, and improve assessment of student progress, as opposed to the method of direct instruction, which treats all students as equal. This research presentation attempts to answer the question of whether it is useful and viable to incorporate the history of mathematics in mathematics classrooms and curricula as a method of differentiating mathematics instruction.
MATH 499, Senior Capstone
Connie Wilmarth
P103
9 – 9:30 AM
Do Self-Reflection Techniques Promote Happiness?
Self-reflection, such as prayer, meditation, or journaling has been found to have an effect on well-being. In the current study it was hypothesized that self-reflection would contribute to feelings of happiness. Two types of self-reflection techniques, prayer and journaling, were tested to see the impact on happiness. Participants completed the Fordyce Emotions Questionnaire before starting the self-reflection task. Participants spent 20 minutes each day for seven days in one of three tasks: prayer, journaling, or reading a textbook. It is expected that happiness scores will be higher in the prayer and journaling group than the textbook group. Spending time in self-reflection tasks may be beneficial by promoting feelings of happiness.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Nani Skaggs
L203
10 – 10:30 AM
Correlation Between Study Habits and Test Anxiety
Anxiety is a sense of unease, feelings of dread, or feelings of worry. Symptoms of anxiety can have a large influence on productivity and happiness by affecting daily living. There are methods in which anxiety can be lessened. The current study addresses if and what correlation exists between study habits and test anxiety. It was hypothesized that better study habits would correlate to show lower levels of anxiety. This study resulted in no correlation between the two variables.
PSY 350
Nani Skaggs
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Effects of Art Therapy on Symptoms of Depression
Symptoms of depression affect a large portion of the population. These symptoms affect people not only on a personal level but on a cognitive and social level. There are multiple forms of therapy which have been effective in helping lessen symptoms of depression. Research for this paper looked into the effectiveness of art therapy in helping with symptoms of depression.
PSY 499, Senior Capstone
Nani Skaggs
L203
10:30 – 11 AM
Study Habits of NCU Undergraduate Students
This study was conducted using a sample size of 54 NCU undergraduate students of varying ages, majors, gender and class standings and measured overall time spent studying. Statistical analysis of data allows us to make inferences about the most studious group respective to each demographic category.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Predicting Loneliness
This study hopes to find predictors of loneliness. Data collection used the UCLA Loneliness Scale and the Myers Briggs Personality Test. Introversion, class standing, and gender are being tested as possible predictors.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Introversion and Loneliness
This study looked at loneliness as it relates to personality type. Data collection used the UCLA Loneliness Scale and the Myers Briggs Personality Test. Introversion versus extraversion was the primary portion of personality that was being looked into. Data analysis will include correlations between levels of introversion and loneliness, as well as class standing.
PSY 350
Nani Skaggs
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Child Development Case Study
The reason for this research-based project is to evaluate a child developmentally in comparison to other children their age. The student will be evaluated to see if they are progressing normally according to the educational research of psychologists like Piaget, Marcia, Bandura, and others. Over a month, data was gathered from the subjects of this research project, third-grade boy and girl twins who are referred to as James and Rosie. Data was collected in cognitive, physical, personal, identity, and moral categories and will be compared to data collected by education researchers. Evaluations and recommendations will be made based upon the twins’ progress. It appears that James and Rosie are developing normally.
EDUC 330/370
Brian Kaelin
Banquet Room
9 – 11 AM
The Mathematics of Rock Guitar
Society places math geeks and rock stars in two very different baskets. However, without mathematics there would be no rock n’ roll. In this study the mathematics of the electric guitar were examined by scanning existing knowledge in the field. From Pythagorean fret placement to standing waves, mathematics exists in every element of a guitar from its build design to the sounds it makes. The expressive, emotional phenomenon that is rock music can be conceptualized and understood in grounded mathematics.
MATH 499, Senior Capstone
Connie Wilmarth
P103
9:30 – 10 AM
Improving Fat Oxidation Through Exercise, Carnitine Supplementation, and Caffeine Supplementation
Endurance exercise training results in an enhanced ability to oxidize fat which leads to improvement of athletic performance. Fat oxidation not only affects athletes but also helps the average person that participates in an endurance type activity such as walking. This is important because there has been a bigger shift of focus towards exercise in order to help people live healthier lifestyles and for athletes to perform at their absolute peak. This study looks into ways that you may be able to increase fat oxidation by looking at types of exercises and also through carnitine and caffeine supplementation.
EXSC 407, Senior Capstone
Heike McNeil
P114
10:30 – 11 AM
Self-Disclosure or Self-Aggrandizement: How Personality is Related to Facebook, and Twitter Use
A survey of college students was conducted that measured the self-promoting social media behavior of posting “selfies” (pictures of self or self and others usually posed in a mirror and taken with a digital camera). It was hypothesized that there would be a correlation with this behavior and personality traits as measured by the NPI-16 personality inventory. The amount of time students spent online engaged with these social networking sites and their frequency of use were also measured. The grandiose exhibitionism subscale of the narcissistic personality
inventory was hypothesized to predict this self-promoting behavior.
PSY 350
Nani Skaggs
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Retail Link and Supply Chain Management
In an age of advanced technology, businesses across the globe are changing the way they interact with other business partners. Manufacturers and retailers alike are becoming more interdependent upon each other’s success than ever before. Looking at Wal-Mart, one of the largest and most profitable retailers in the United States, a prime example of changes in the supply chain model can be found. Their new project, Retail Link, is their most recent advancement towards completely integrating all members of the supply chain with accurate and up-to-date information. This vast project will ultimately help define future supply chain models.
BUS 360
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
9 – 11 AM
Math Anxiety
Math is a subject that almost everyone has struggled with in one way or another. Many could say that they get anxiety from just hearing the word. In this study, we will look at math anxiety and the effects it has on student performance. The goal of this research is to find a way to ease the fear that comes from this particular subject and enhance student learning. The research covers timed tests, how you present the test, as well as whether girls or boys have a greater sense of anxiety when it comes to math.
MATH 315
Tim Bergquist
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Math Anxiety
Math is a subject that almost everyone has struggled with in one way or another. Many could say that they get anxiety from just hearing the word. In this study, we will look at math anxiety and the effects it has on student performance. The goal of this research is to find a way to ease the fear that comes from this particular subject and enhance student learning. The research covers timed tests, how you present the test as well as whether girls or boys have a greater sense of anxiety when it comes to math.
MATH 499, Senior Capstone
Connie Wilmarth
P103
10 – 10:30 AM
Love: What is it?
What do we mean when we say that we love someone. Are we talking about love, such as, the love of a hamburger, or are we talking about a love that would compel one to give up his life for a friend?
BTH 499, Senior Capstone
Ron Heine
A201
9 – 9:30 AM