Tag: Capstone

Emily Kaelin

Effects of Four Botanical Products on Pathogenic and Probiotic Bacteria

Current research suggests that natural antimicrobial agents have the potential to help mitigate problems associated with traditional antibiotics, such as antibiotic resistance and damage to beneficial bacteria. The purpose of this project was to investigate the effects of selected plant products on pathogenic and probiotic bacteria. Oregano essential oil, oregano extract, cayenne extract, and hops extract were tested against several strains of bacteria, using disk diffusion and incorporation into incubating yogurt. The results were compared to results obtained from standard antibiotics. Oregano extract appeared to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, while not inhibiting probiotic bacteria. Hops extract also appeared to affect the growth of pathogenic bacteria, but not probiotic bacteria. Oregano oil appeared to affect both types of bacteria, while cayenne extract did not inhibit any of the bacteria. Further research is needed to confirm the results, but the data obtained from the tests of oregano extract and hops extract appear to be promising.

BIOL 499, Capstone

Paul Allee

L204

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Hayley Leno

Cryptography: From Expanding an Empire to Winning World War II

This research looks at how mathematics, through cryptography, has affected our world history. From expanding an empire to possibly winning World War II, codes and ciphers have played an important role in world history. In general, the basics and key terms of cryptography are explained here, as well as example ciphers. One cipher explored here is the Caesar cipher. The creation, use and weaknesses of this easily broken, simple cipher are discussed. The Enigma, a far more complex code, is also discussed. This research looks at the creation and use of the Enigma and how, through mathematicians’ work, cracking the Enigma may have affected the outcome of World War II.

MATH 499, Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

PFB 103

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Brandon Lotts

Anthophila: Beeyond the Sting

Anthophila, more commonly known as bees, are a species that are encountered nearly every day, yet, are taken for granted. While they are often over looked or feared due to the reputation of their deadly cousin, the African Honey Bee, bees are relatively unprotected when compared to other nearly endangered species. Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem by directly pollinating one-third of the food consumed today. Habitat loss, rising temperatures, disease, and the overuse of pesticides world–wide have led to a decline in bee populations as well as other imperative pollinators. These human inflicted changes pose an insurmountable task bees currently face on their own. As a keystone species, bees play an indispensable role in both the world’s environments and economies. Preventative and restoration measures such as habitat rehabilitation, addressing global climate change, and restricting the overuse and abuse of pesticides are all viable ways in which the population decline can be slowed and eventually ceased. 

BIOL 499, Capstone

Paul Allee

L204

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Kaitlyn Moore

Perceived Stress in Athletes, Exercisers, and Non-Exercisers

Stress, a state of mental or emotional strain or tension, affects the well-being of individuals, especially college students. Exercise, which has a positive impact on physical health, has been shown to also help relieve stress. While exercise can be used to relieve stress, exercise may be a source of stress in student-athletes. Student-athletes experience stress even though they participate in physical activity daily. In the present study, it was hypothesized that recreational athletes, as well as exercisers, would report less stress than competitive athletes and non-exercisers. For this study, traditional undergraduate students at Northwest Christian University were recruited. To measure stress levels, students filled out a combination of a Perceived Stress Survey and College Student-Athletes’ Life Stress Scale. Results will be discussed.

PSY 499, Capstone

Nani Skaggs

PFB 103

11:30 AM – Noon

Karen D. Reynolds

Capstone Presentation

Optimism plays a significant role in a person’s overall health and well-being. This presentation will review four major themes focusing on the value of having an optimistic outlook on life. The themes include the power of optimism to heal, the incorporation of optimism into one’s life, the development of a healthy life balance, and the genetic factors that play a role in one’s happiness baseline. Researchers identified important findings regarding optimism. For example, scientists reported that optimism may improve performance, increase longevity and ward off adverse effects of stress. Further, optimism may assist in constructive future planning as well as augmenting improvement of activities of daily living. Moreover, scientists found that when prompted to think optimistically about stressors, participants with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may have experienced the mitigation of negative symptoms. Conversely, researchers reported that having an extreme preference for optimism may be linked to Bipolar Disorder, and they observed that excessively optimistic people often engage in overly risky behaviors. 

Keywords: Optimism, well-being, happiness, positive thinking, health, stress, cortisol.

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

PFB 114

12:30 – 1:00 PM

Hannah Roddy

Self-Disclosure and Co-Rumination at NCU Night Chapel

This senior capstone project evaluates the effectiveness and impact of an event regarding self-disclosure and co-rumination. The event was held on Northwest Christian University campus as a Night Chapel event. Students were encouraged and given the opportunity to verbally share their struggles and experiences as others listened. Attendees were counted, self-disclosure participants were counted, and each participant was anonymously rated with regards to how personal or deep his or her response was, in order to measure the effectiveness of this event. 

COMM 499, Capstone

Doyle Srader

PFB 003

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Candace Rodgers

A Rhetorical Criticism of Mother”Hood”

The rhetorical method of fantasy-theme criticism is designed to offer insights into the shared worldview of groups. I use this method to analyze the Simlac video Mother “Hood.” The video is a satirical look at the groups with which parents self-identify. These groups are formed around parenting methods. There is a tension created between the individual’s convergence with these groups and divergence from the overarching worldview of motherhood. Simlac uses the symbolic convergence of the reality that “we are parents first” as a marketing strategy to sell baby formula. 

COMM 441, Rhetorical Criticism

Doyle Srader

Banquet Room

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Candace Rodgers

Language, Feelings, and Hidden Biases 

This Capstone project is modeled after the method of Anna Deavere Smith. Through conducting interviews with students, faculty, and staff at NCU I sought out people who had stories within a similar theme. I will perform portions from each interview, weaving together the different perspectives on the power of language and our hidden biases. 

COMM 499, Capstone

Doyle Srader

PFB 003

11:30 AM – Noon

Danielle Schneider

Humans’ Effect on Waterbody Quality and the Impact on Fish Health

Since the dawn of time, humans have used rivers and lakes as a natural resource; utilizing the abundant life found there as a source of food. For the last two hundred years, however, the health of these waterbodies has dropped dramatically. As we have put in dams and changed the flow of the rivers, we have also inadvertently blocked fish off from their natural habitats and spawning grounds. The number of fish, as a result, has decreased dramatically with some species classified as endangered. Numerous restoration projects have focused on returning our lakes and streams to their former glory. Some projects have had resounding success; for example the Oregon Chub is the first fish to be delisted from the endangered species list. This presentation will be a look at rivers and how their healthy vs unhealthy environment affects fish, as well as restoration attempts and the possible benefits. 

BIOL 499, Capstone

Allee

L204

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Darcy Snyder

Multiple Trauma Exposure: How First Responders Survive

When an emergency medical event, fire, or police intervention occurs, first responders may experience trauma. They are the first trained professionals to respond to emergencies and may turn chaotic and potentially life threatening situations into ones that are structured and life saving. The ability to do this, however, comes at a steep price for firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel. This presentation explores research focused on the ways in which firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel may cope with repeated trauma through both internal and external mechanisms. These mechanisms include length of professional service, which may predict individuals’ levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; neurobiological and biological markers, which may also predict Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; and resiliency, which may be key to long term survival in first responder professions. 

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

PFB 114

2:30 – 3:00 PM

Barry Sommer

The Eschatology of the Rifleman

Despite the fact that Newton Minow, chairman of the FCC in 1961 called the newly exploited medium of television “a vast wasteland,” as we know today that wasteland has turned into something completely different than what Newton saw back then. However, growing up in the 1950s meant being able to choose from a plethora of TV programming that not only reflected the current social conditions, they also spoke deeply of the morals, ethics, religiosity and the humanity of man. Okay, they can be seen by some, through the lense of 21st century mores as nothing more than simplistic and shallow tales of struggle, pain and victory, yet there lies within much to ponder and much to learn of how man’s perspective on life doesn’t really change, and what those lessons really mean. The Rifleman, aired between 1958 and 1963 and starring Chuck Conners and Johnny Crawford, embodies the historic philosophical and religious bedrock of what Western, but more importantly American values and morals many people held dear. The Western in TV lore was meant to impart important lessons on life, glamorized for sure to attract the widest viewing audience yet in the end, the Western gave us the simple and timely tale of struggle, redemption, sacrifice and hope that humans have always wrestled with, yet in a form easily identifiable and digestible. The Rifleman, in my opinion has all the elements that make it not just a true TV classic, but also a philosophical and spiritual exodus that reinforces what makes man a noble animal. 

What about The Rifleman strikes a deep chord with our inner honor? Why was the relationship between Lucas and his son Mark so deep and loving, and how did Lucas overcome his obstacles as a single father? What philosophical and theological underpinnings are at work here, both with Lucas and Mark but also between Lucas, Mark and the folks of North Fork? I will attempt to answer these questions and give a deeper perspective on the lessons presented, whether they encompass understanding and acceptance, or a blast from the Rifleman’s Winchester. 

IDS 499, Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

L203

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Nick Sullivan

Relational Maintenance: The Difference between College Freshmen and Seniors

This study was conducted in order to compare the relational maintenance techniques used by college freshmen opposed to college seniors. Specifically, how freshmen and seniors talk to long distance friends that were developed before college. Nine students completed a five day survey that required them to keep a log of what friends they talked to. Results indicated that Freshmen are in more frequent contact with long distant friends and family from back home, than college seniors. The findings provide support for higher relational maintenance among college freshmen. 

COMM 499, Capstone

Doyle Srader

PFB 003

2:30 – 3:00 PM

Emily Svendsen-McLean

Prevelance of Eating Disorders

Feeding and Eating disorders (FED) are aptly defined as chronic diseases. The two most studied and well known forms of eating disorders are Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa (Kontic et al., 2012). High mortality and morbidity rates, as well as the spread of the disorders into new areas that previously had not dealt with the condition, make for increased research efforts (Kontic et al., 2012). The characteristics of eating disorders include intentionally restricting food to an extreme degree, overeating, self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise habits, and misusing laxatives and diuretics in an effort to maintain or reduce body weight (Kontic et al., 2012). Two key factors that may increase the propensity for developing feeding and eating disorders are gender and involvement with athletics. The purpose of this paper is to define FED, determine the correlation of gender and FED, and to what extent athletics play in the development of FED. 

This capstone will concentrate on the different types of feeding and eating disorders. Seeking to find if and what makes an individual more “prone” to suffering from these disorders such as sex, athletics, personality type. It will also try to explain what these particular individuals seek when experiencing these types of disorders. 

PSY 499, Capstone

Nani Skaggs

PFB 103

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Jaime Terwiliger

Sex Trafficking and it’s Pathways 

Sex trafficking occurs all over the world including in the United States where people would least expect it. This paper focuses on different pathways that may lead young women into being involved with sex trafficking. Some different ways girls can be set up into sex trafficking may be by a family member, boyfriend, gangs, from seeing advertisements, by being kidnapped, or just for survival. People experiencing this could be raped, beaten, abused physically or mentally, and put through hard intense labor. This paper also focuses not just on the victims, but the perpetrator as well. It mentions the different ways pimps lure young girls in, where the most common places pimps traffic girls, and focuses on who exactly the pimps are and why they are trafficking girls. This paper will also describe my personal experience and what I directly witnessed on a mission’s trip to Cambodia in 2015. Further, my internship in Eugene Oregon brought me into direct contact with young women who had been trafficked recently. This paper concludes with what people can do to help to bring awareness to others about the subject, as well as protect young girls, and fight against the perpetrator.

IDS 499, Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

L204

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Jacob Wathen

Same-Sex Parents: Think of the Children

Same-sex relationships have become more commonplace in today’s society. In 2012, 110,000 US same-sex couples reported that they were raising children. That number has since grown exponentially and researchers have attempted to understand the implications of same-sex parenting for children. One aspect of same-sex parenting that may indirectly damage children is the stigma associated with same gender parents. Although the effects of this discrimination are prevalent in the children of same-sex couples, researchers have indicated that the overall wellbeing of these children may be more robust than that of children of mixed-gender parents. Another common concern with same-sex parenting is that children are inherently in danger due to the parents’ sexual orientation. Researchers have determined, however, that laws prohibiting same-sex parenting may be more damaging to children than same-sex parental relationships themselves. Further, researchers have found that the home environment of children with same-sex parents may be similar to or stronger than that of heterosexual parents. This may be due to researchers’ finding that same-sex parents may spend a more balanced amount of time with their children compared to heterosexual couples, which may contribute to healthy social development in children and foster parental satisfaction. Finally, researchers determined that when children of homosexual individuals perceived stronger bonding with their parents, they may reflect positively on their experiences. Presently, researchers in the field of same-sex parenting have found that children of same-gender couples face no more risks than those prevalent among children of heterosexual parents. 

PSY 499, Capstone

Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

PFB 114

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Madison Womack

Psalm 139:13-16: A Theology of God as Creative Weaver, Artistic Sculpture, or Protective Guardian

At first, Psalm 139:13-16 reads as a nice devotional text, and that is good. Reading the Bible is always enriching, but one should not be satisfied only with devotional reading of Scripture. More can be understood by digging deeper into the text. The goal of this paper is to understand Psalm 139, particularly verses 13-16, by understanding how they fit into the context of the chapter as well as the ways in which the original Hebrew and later Greek, Latin, and English translations communicated the ideas. Also, reviewing how theologians have viewed the ideas over time, including how the ideas are used in the New Testament, will add to this understanding. The purpose of this understanding is to grow closer to God through the study of His Word and, in doing so, become a better teacher of His Word.

BTH 499, Capstone

Dennis Lindsay

PFB 114

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Isaiah Blake

Orality in Hungary

This presentation will focus on Biblical orality. The first segment of the project will focus on what orality mean; what it entails; and what it looks like throughout different parts of the world. Examples will include orality in Costa Rica, Nigeria and Cambodia. The remaining portion of the project is devoted entirely to orality in Hungary. The historical and cultural background of Hungary will be covered first. Next, the principles of orality will be applied in a hypothetical approach in presenting the Gospel to the Hungarian people. These principles will be compared and contrasted with the other countries mentioned. The goal is to create a possible method of sharing the Gospel of Christ to the Hungarian people using orality. 

CM 499 Capstone

Terry O’Casey

P114

10:30 AM

Tysen Buhler

Algae Biodiesel: Alternative Fuel in an Era of Crisis

The world is in an energy crisis. Fossil fuels are quickly running out even with the invention of new drilling techniques. A time is coming when there will be a dire need for an alternative energy source. Algae may be the source on the horizon humanity has been looking for. Using oil extracted from Algae, biofuel is being made that could replace fossil fuels permanently. Algae biofuel lacks the drawbacks other biofuels have such as required land and water use. Production of algae biofuel also is cost competitive and helps to mitigate atmospheric CO2.With new genetic engineering strategies available new metabolic pathways are being created that will increase lipid production and along with developing technology for harvesting, drying, and extracting, these new advances have really given algae a leg up. There are a few setbacks in industrial production, which are being discussed, but right now the new technology is looking very promising. This paper focuses on the need for the new technology and the technology itself, discussing the pros and cons of this possible new industry. 

BIOL 499 Capstone

Paul Allee

P114

1 PM

Raquel Inman

God Lets Me Spin: Accepting and Integrating Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

As the rates of children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder increase, it is imperative that the leadership of churches learn how to best accept and integrate children with this disorder. This paper is designed to give an introduction to accomplishing these goals. It includes an overview of the Autism Spectrum Disorder, the author’s personal connection to the topic, and motivation for change based on Jesus’ and the early church’s ministries. Furthermore, examples of how some churches are currently treating children diagnosed with this disorder are presented. Finally, challenges specific to attending a Sunday morning service are addressed and solutions are given. By gaining a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and possible difficulties present on a Sunday morning, church leadership teams will be better prepared to successfully accept and integrate children with this disorder. 

CM 499 Capstone

Terry O’Casey and Mary Ann Winter-Messiers

P114

11 AM

Isaac O’Casey

Introducing an Oral-learner Based Ministry for the American College Pastor

This project outlines the theological, sociohistorical, and physiological bases for introducing an oral-learner based ministry into the current American college church group paradigm. It is shown in the project that this introduction is essential to the continued health of American college ministries because there is a large constituent of college church group attenders who learn, communicate, and are entertained best through oral methods. After introducing these bases, the author proceeds to examine several considerations when implementing oral-learning techniques into existing college groups. Lastly, the author describes community, reproducibility of a message, learning, discipleship, and preaching all from an oral-learning perspective.

CM 499 Capstone

Dennis Lindsay

P114

10 AM

Kayla Ping

Service learning project- Coach Athlete Satisfaction

The following document follows a service learning project including the Northwest Christian University volleyball team. The team took part in a service learning project with the team’s three coaches. The three coaches will be referred to as coach A, B, and C. The service learning project included tracking communication and more specifically implementing immediacy behaviors by the coaches to try and promote team cohesion and success. The service learning project tracked the team’s response and satisfaction through the 4 month season regarding coach’s communication strategies and tendencies. The study shows the effect on the athletes when the coaches started using immediacy tools. Implementing simple behaviors such as eye contact, body positioning, listening behaviors and positive statements have been shown to increase satisfaction between individuals. The project aimed to identify if specific behaviors would get specific results from the athletes. The paper includes and introduction, prior research, description of the project, findings, and a discussion with a conclusion. 

COMM 499 Capstone

Doyle Srader

P003

1:30 PM

Chris Zirkle

The Revealing of the Infinite

The Revealing of the Infinite, is a brief look at the history, the mystery, and the revealing truths about the concept of infinity, as well as its practical uses. Since the start of mathematics, there has been much debate over the idea of infinity. Initially being too hard to grasp, for centuries it was deemed as being that of an illusion. Something that appeared to be there, but, in reality, was not. As history moved forward, and infinity’s presents remand prevalent in the world of mathematics, vital uses for it began to be discovered and applied, thus, changing the world forever. But, although paramount in applied mathematics, much mystery about its nature still remand unrevealed up until the late 1880’s, where more concepts about it essence were finally discovered. The ideas floating around about infinity during the late 1800’s, were essential in revealing small snap shot of what infinity is like, but it still remains, to this day, not a fully resolved mystery, and yet seems to hold the secrets of the universe inside of it.

MATH 499 Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

P114

11:30 AM

Tim Bergquist

The Role of Mission Landing in the White Settlement of the Willamette Valley of Oregon 

Mission Landing, also known as St. Paul Landing, is located on the Willamette River about one mile west of the town of St. Paul in Marion County in the state of Oregon. This paper provides background on the landing and traces its role in the white settlement of the Willamette Valley. The religious, economic, social, cultural, and political impacts will be investigated along with family ties to the area. The Landing has been in the author’s family since 1870. 

HIST 499, Senior Capstone

Steven Goetz

L203

9 – 9:30 AM

Mishayla Bertelsen

Learning Abilities and Memory in Typical and Atypical Children

Learning abilities have a major impact on memory, which combined, play a dominate role in a child’s development. Different learning abilities can affect memory in typically developing students as well as those with learning disabilities like dyslexia and autism. Dyslexic children have a phonological impairment which affects reading and comprehension, therefore making retaining information challenging. On the other hand, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have basic memory processes, but show impairment of organizational and complex processes. Research on the interaction of learning abilities and memory are important for understanding typical and atypical development.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

P103

10:30 – 11 AM

Grace Bowling, Torie O’Keeffe, Shaquille Poston & Melyssa Weber

Team Baldwin

We are Baldwin; a multimillion dollar sensor manufacturing company. One major sensor manufacturer went bankrupt and was broken into six individual companies. We compete with three other student run producers and the remaining two are computer operated companies. Our strategy is a differentiator with a product lifecycle focus. This means Baldwin creates varied product lines and charges a premium price for the high quality products. At the same time Baldwin aims to meet the needs of all of its customers. We believe in putting others before ourselves, so as we conduct business the aim is to enrich the environment, uplift employees, and treat customers like family.

BUS 499, Senior Capstone

Dave Quirk

P114

9 – 11 AM

Joshua Bramlett, Adam Crossingham & Shelby Lundquist-Adams

The Wonderful World of Forensic Accounting

Whenever people think about accounting the CPA accreditation automatically comes to mind. However, there are several alternative routes that one may pursue. Among them is the Certified Forensic Accountant, or CR.FA. In comparison to the CPA licensure, advantages of holding the CR.FA include enhancement of professional reputation/personal accomplishment, demonstrating a high level of commitment to the field, and ability to earn more money. The career outlook is strong, as this vocation is slated to grow 16% in coming years, compared to the CPA’s 13% projected growth.

ACTG 499, Senior Capstone

Stacey Lewis

P103

1 – 2 PM

Brittany Breeding-Ferrell, Nicholas Lopez, Travis Pacos & Rachel Stanton

Team Digby

This presentation will examine group Digby’s success, failures, and growth in using the Capsim computer simulation to practice strategic management in the marketplace as business decision makers.

BUS 499, Senior Capstone

Dave Quirk

P114

9 – 11 AM

Tianna Bushman

Does dressing more masculine or feminine affect whether a woman will get hired or not? 

Dress plays a huge role in first impressions, especially in an interview setting. There are many studies on how masculine dress could portray confidence and thus help one in an interview setting. However, with gender roles and expectations changing, will dressing more feminine or masculine actually affect a woman’s chances of getting hired? 

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

A201

10 – 10:30 AM

Allison Duvenez

Ethnomathematics

The goal of this presentation is to broaden the scope of how mathematics can be used. Historically the information has been presented from a narrow frame of western culture. As an example of how there is meaning for mathematics within other cultures I will focus on the history of Native American and African tribes. It is the attempt to challenge the assumption that our western culture’s use of mathematics is more sophisticated or shows greater intelligence. Mathematics merely reflects the cultural need of a society. It is continually adapted through time by the culture at hand.

MATH 499, Senior Capstone

Connie Wilmarth

A201

10:30 – 11 AM

Garth Gant, Julia Shoemaker & Mindy Smith

Team Chester

Team Chester is a manufacturing company that produces sensors and sells them to other manufacturers. Team Chester was created when a monopoly was split into six identical companies. At Chester, we strive to create a product that is made efficiently and with lasting quality, while still maintaining affordable prices for our customers. Our products will be reliable and familiar as they continue to be practical and useful for consumers year after year. We will be discussing how our company performed over the past 16 years, how our products fared, our position within the market, and our means of measuring success.

BUS 499, Senior Capstone

Dave Quirk

P114

9 – 11 AM

Susan George, Gio Guzman & Sharaya Moretti

Team Andrews

The business life cycle is dependent on both internal and external factors. Such factors include the importance of accurate forecasting, informed marketing, correct production levels, and developing a product that will continuously stand the test of time. Investments and financing also determine the financial health and stability of the business. Our strategy was to sell both high and low tech products with the best quality for the lowest possible price. This presentation will explore a comprehensive breakdown of how such factors were applied to our business strategy in a realistic simulation against five other businesses selling very similar products. 

BUS 499, Senior Capstone

Dave Quirk

P114

9 – 11 AM

Jared Keeth

To Nashville and Back

Learning here at the University has been great, but that experience was the stepping-stone to my time in Nashville. At the Contemporary Music Center we lived, breathed, and hardly slept music. From all aspect of live production, building foundations in the studio, to taking a live hologram on tour, we got our education’s worth in a matter of a little over a dozen weeks. Not only was the experience great, but so was the content and creativity that came out of it.

MUS 499, Senior Capstone

Karen De Young

A201

9 – 9:30 AM

Allie Kelsey

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment.

Substance abuse has steadily increased among adolescents in recent years. Current research has focused on treatment methods and important factors for effective treatment of adolescents. Family-based treatment methods such as Multidimensional Family Therapy and evidence based family interventions are beneficial because of the focus on family. In addition, treatment methods focusing on adolescent strengths, motivational interviewing, and self-teaching workbooks can provide some advantages. The need for adolescents to be committed, disciplined, and focused to treatment is crucial. Research shows that families, friends, and schools play a significant role by offering support and empathy for youth.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

P103

10 – 10:30 AM

Nick Lopez, Chase Pearson & Nick Peloquin

Becoming a Certified Management Accountant

The purpose of this panel is to describe the requirements of becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). A CMA is one of many directions that an accountant can take. The CMA, unlike the CPA, is a worldwide licensure. In order to become a CMA several requirements must be met as well as a two part test. CMA’s are focused on cost accounting and the financial analysis. A CMA on average will earn 32% more than someone who is not certified and, on average, will make $105,850. 

ACTG 499, Senior Capstone

Stacey Lewis

P103

1 – 2 PM

Patricia Martinez

The Influence of High Neuroticism and Low Self-Esteem on Disordered Eating Behaviors

Research suggests that there are many different psychological traits that may influence disordered eating behaviors which include anger suppression, negative affectivity, obsessive compulsive disorder, high neuroticism, and low self-esteem. Research shows that there is a strong positive correlation between disordered eating behavior and high levels of neuroticism or low self-esteem. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are each influenced by a combination of high neuroticism and low self-esteem. These risk factors in combination with social influences may lead certain individuals to gravitate toward a disordered eating lifestyle. 

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

P103

9 – 9:30 AM

Megan McKinney

Life of a Blue Eyed, Blonde Haired Korean Youth Pastor 

I will be talking about what it’s like to grow up in an American Presbyterian Church and then work in one and then what it’s like working in a Korean Presbyterian Church. I will also talk about the history of the Presbyterian Church in the US and in Korea. 

CM 499, Senior Capstone

Terry O’Casey

P114

1 – 1:30 PM

Nick Peloquin

Relational Maintenance with College Peers and Richness of Communication Channel 

This study was intended to compare relational maintenance amongst traditional college graduates who have been graduated for three to six years from a private Christian university located in Eugene, Oregon. This research attempts to answer if the use of a rich channel of communication will correlate with the level of relational satisfaction, level of perceived closeness and frequency of contact. With the data collected the results indicated there was no correlation.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

A201

9:30 – 10 AM

Rebekah Rossberg

The Correlation between Attachment Style and Approach to Conflict

People have many ways of approaching conflict and of attaching to one another. This study investigates four attachment styles and five conflict styles. Attachment styles are based on the levels of anxiety and avoidance one typically has in a relationship. Conflict styles are based on the level of concern one has for the good of self and others when solving interpersonal conflicts. It is predicted that those who are avoidant in attachments will be avoiding in conflicts and those who are secure in attachments will be integrating in conflicts.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

P103

9:30 – 10 AM

Alek Angeli

The Affects of Arch Structure on Lower Extremity Injuries

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of high and low foot arch structures on lower leg extremity injuries and running mechanics. Much of the research focuses on how differences in arch structure can influence distribution of impact forces in undesired areas of the lower extremities. An analysis of research articles involving arch structure, foot strike patterns, and ranges of motion were observed in an attempt to associate injury patterns with arch structure. From the research it appears that individuals with either high or low arches experience some form of susceptibility to a lower extremity injury.

EXSC 407, Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury

Heike McNeil

Sabrina Biggers

Autism: Detection and Cognitive Differences

Autism is a developmental disability characterized by social and cognitive impairments. Symptoms of Autism include but are not limited to challenges in communication, difficulty in focusing on stimuli, and repetitive behavior. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is measured on a scale from highly functioning to low functioning. Current research in the diagnosis and screening of Autism has found that tools used to measure Autism are effective. Further, research has found cognitive variation between individuals with ASD and non-ASD individuals. Research on Autism provides insight on the best practices needed for early detection and success of individuals with ASD.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

Vladyslav Boloban

Inversion Ankle Sprain Injuries

The purpose of this paper is to review several studies on the inversion ankle sprain injuries in order to understand what happens during an ankle sprain. The studies that are reviewed are focused on the injury assessment, predictive /causing factors, kinematics of the ankle injury, and long term outcomes. It’s concluded that inversion ankle sprains are much more complicated than they seem. Some people are more prone to ankle injuries due to their foot structure. The amount of the damage to the ligaments varies depending on the injury, the symptoms of which can last for long periods of time.

EXSC 407, Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury

Heike McNeil