Elizabeth Hadley

Non-Pharmaceutical Therapies and Outcomes in Pediatric Depression

Early onset depression has an increased risk of co-morbid disorders and increased risk of depressive episodes in adulthood. After the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announcement regarding the safety of some SSRI’s in the treatment of child and adolescent patients in relation to a heightened risk of suicide, non-pharmacological treatments and therapies began to be researched as an alternative treatment route. There therapies and treatments include: problem solving therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, interpersonal therapy, family therapy, and vitamin and nutrient alternatives. The outcomes and practices of these therapies are important to those interested in non-pharmacological treatment options.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Amy Pruitt

L203A

10 – 10:30 AM

Michael Lambert, Catherine Miller & Ryan Vermilyea

Technology, Change, and Communication: Publishing

An examination of technology-driven change in communication in the area of publishing, from Gutenberg’s movable-type press to the present and beyond.

COMM 460, Technology, Change & Communication

Doyle Srader

A201

9 – 11 AM

Calie McVicker, Ambria Mitchell & Stefani Woosley

Technology, Change, and Communication: Broadcasting

An examination of technology-driven change in communication in the area of broadcasting, from the earliest radio transmissions to the present and beyond.

COMM 460, Technology, Change & Communication

Doyle Srader

A201

9 – 11 AM

Catherine Miller

Wheelwork and Handbuilding

This poster board is based on an independent study taking a ceramics class. It lays out the process in which the independent study was set up through Maude Kerns Center. It includes a timeline of my artistic activity, benefits of practicing creativity, and how independent study classes should be taken by NCU students in the future. Examples of projects are on display, along with a portfolio.

Elizabeth Aydelott

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Stephanie Stewart

Adjustments for Adopted Children

To focus on the adjustments that kids in the system have to make once they’re adopted into a new family. How they adjust from their biological families to fitting in with their new, adoptive families.

Human Services 499, Senior Capstone

Beth Aydelott

L203A

10 – 10:30 AM

Jordan Whittenburg

They Just Did It: How Nike used Michael Jordan, Masterful Communication Strategies, and an Understanding of the American Consumer to Build the Most successful Athletic Brand in the World

This presentation examines the relationship between Michael Jordan and Nike. The company’s understanding of the social yearnings of the American consumer and how the world used the United States as a model to follow were keys to Nike’s exponential growth through the 1980s and 90s.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

L203B

8:30 – 9 AM

Stefani Woosley

Growing Where You’re Planted: How to Embrace a New Community

When a tree is ripped up from the soil it must be quickly transplanted into new soil to keep from going into shock and dying; how much more do people who are relocating need to preserve their life by laying roots in a new community. Making friends and getting connected in a new place is essential to becoming an established part of civic engagement. Those two elements of establishment are easy to write but require intentional effort to be actualized. By looking at how the use of interpersonal, organizational, and technological communication expedites a newcomer’s integration, readers will be better informed of how to make a smooth transition if they ever have to embrace a new community.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

L203B

9 – 9:30 AM

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