Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE)

Poster Number: 02

A Novel Use of 3D-Printing Demonstrates Structural Effects of Osteoporosis on Cancellous Bone Stiffness and Strength

Margaret Arielle Black, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Meir Barak, Ph.D., D.V.M.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 03

The Effect of Media on the Religious Practices of Millennials

Shannon Simmons, Winthrop University
Matthew Lee, Winthrop University
Anna Laine Eastham, Winthrop University
Mykah Buff, Winthrop University
Erin Williams, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Padmini Patwardhan, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 04

White College Students' Attitudes Towards White Privilege

Tucker Chandler, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Monique Constance-Huggins, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 05

Concussion Rehabilitation and Second Impact Syndrome Prevention: A Literature Review

Caroline Cheesborough, Winthrop University
Katherine Hunter Mowery, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 06

YouTube and Millennials

Kiara Smith, Winthrop University
Kevin Reynolds, Winthrop University
Leire Cullum, Winthrop University
Kristina Houseworth, Winthrop University
Kathryn Wooldridge, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Padmini Patwardhan, Ph.D

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 07

The Role of Exercise in the Health of Children

Cameron Grant, Winthrop Univer

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 08

Synthesis of Small Molecules for Inhibiting Aggregation of Alzheimer’s Amyloid-β Peptide

Jake Roberts, Winthrop University
Benjamin P. Hernandez, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: James M. Hanna Jr., Ph.D. and Robin K. Lammi, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 09

Millennial Dating Applications

Henley Castleman, Winthrop University
Alli Steinke, Winthrop University
Kelsey Mikeska, Winthrop University
Christine Shannon, Winthrop University
Markayela Johnson, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Padmini Patwardhen, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 10

Fad Diets and Nutrient Intake

Amber Kesterson, Winthrop University

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 11

Americanized Arthurian Animation: Political Propaganda Publications in Children's Cinematic Cartoons

John Kroft, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Jo Koster, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 12

The Relationship of College Students to Technology

Morgan Lowers, Winthrop University
Dillon O'Neill, Winthrop University
Brianna Temple, Winthrop University
Camille Corbeels, Winthrop University
Brittany Fore, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Padmini Patwardhan, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 13

The Effects of a Neutropenic Diet on Immunosuppressed Patients

Mallary Mcfadden, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 14

The Effect of Social and Economic Factors on the Environmental Performance Index

Shelby Peay, Winthrop University

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 15

Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) Surgery and the Correlated Effects on Rehabilitation Time

Cody Porter, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 16

Meiofaunal Flatworm Diet Analysis via Diagnostic PCR

Paige Powers, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Julian Smith III, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 17

Exploring Interactions between RitR and PhPP in the Presence of DNA and Their Role in Iron Uptake in S. pneumonia

Moryanne Rosario, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Nicholas Grossoehme, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 18

Impacts of Drought and Flooding on California Lake Water Levels Using Remote Sensing

Christina Sadak, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Bryan McFadden, M.S.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 19

Weight Loss through a Ketogenic Diet versus a Low-Fat Diet

Carlie Skelton, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 20

Isolation, Purification, and Characterization of Soil Bacteriophages Asriel and Haimas

Autumn S. Brewer, Winthrop University
Shelbie A. Broach, Winthrop University
Sierra T. Davis, Winthrop University
Sara P. Dixson, Winthrop University
Melody C. Iacino, Winthrop University
Emily A. Katsos, Winthrop University
David Nate Knight, Winthrop University
Hallie V. Smith, Winthrop University
Madison A. Workman, Winthrop University
Adam C. Zeitz, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Victoria Frost, Ph.D., and Kristi Westover, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 21

Countless Systems of Communication: The Design Work and Performance of Excerpts from Tribes by Nina Raine21

Sarah Stewart, Winthrop University

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 22

Youth Sports and Social Development

Matthew Taylor, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 23

Fire Events and Soil Thermometry: The Applications of Clay Chemistry for Tracing Temperature Changes in Soils and Sediments Below Surface Fires

Emily Watson, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Scott Werts, Ph.D., and Maria Gelabert, Ph.D.

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 24

RNAi Knockdown of the eggless Gene and its Effects on Fourth Chromosome Recombination Rates of Drosophila melanogaster

Andrew M. Williams, Winthrop University

Rutledge

12:00 PM

Poster Number: 26

Sport Management Majors’ Perceived Motivators and Barriers to Participation in a College-sponsored International Experience

Emily Almond, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 27

Influence of Facebook and Political Content on its Millennial Users

Jasmine Williamson, Winthrop University
Alyssa N. Sconzo, Winthrop University
Asia Alexus Perry, Winthrop University
Sydney Amodio, Winthrop University
Eric Leiws, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Padmini Patwardhan, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 28

Blank Space: White and Heavily Decorated Walls in the Learning Environment

Alayna Anderson, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 29

Quantitative X-ray Analysis of Montmorillonite and Kaolinite Mixtures using Zinc Oxide and Corundum Intensity Standards

Ryan M. Arioli, Winthrop University
Jessica Stevens, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Maria Gelabert, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 30

Exploring Variables in Aqueous Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Jessica Stevens, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Maria Gelabert, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 31

Paul Gauguin and the Cannibalization of Tahitian Culture

Maria K. Braswell, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Laura Dufresne, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 32

Black Mental Health Matters: Racial Disparities in Healthcare while Breaking the Stigma on Cultural Practices

Ashley S. Briggs, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: William Schulte Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 33

Oil and Water: An Investigative Look into the Dakota Access Pipeline

Ryan Brooks, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: William Schulte Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 34

Little Did We Know – Charlotte Water Data Show June Lead Contamination

Brandon Byron, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: William Schulte Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 35

An Athletic Trainer's Role as Social Support to Injured Athletes

Julie Coffey, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 36

Investigating the Degree of Remodeling in the Medial and Lateral Distal Femur with Scanning Electron Microscopy

Ashley Graham, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Julian Smith III, Ph.D., and Meir Barak, Ph.D., D.V.M.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 37

Adsorption/Desorption of Magnesium to enhance Phosphorus Recovery in Wastewater

Tianee Harris, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Lynn Katz, Ph.D., and Joon Hann, M.S., University of Texas, Austin

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 38

Using Geospatial Technology to create a Database of Winthrop University's Trees

Tianee Harris, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Bryan McFadden, M.S.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 39

Examining the Diversity and Origin of Bacteria on South Carolina Oceanic Beaches

Douglas Johnson, Winthrop University
Cameron Sellers, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Victoria Frost, Ph.D., and Matthew Heard, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 40

Visible Light-Promoted Additions of Potassium Organotrifluoroborates to Imines

Christopher J. Jordan, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: James M. Hanna Jr., Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 41

Injury Prevention During the Golf Swing

Michael Joslin, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: David Schary, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 43

Identifying Needs to Support Elders of the Catawba Indian Nation

Jhane' Kirkland, Winthrop University
M. Bianca Prescott, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Allison Gibson, Ph.D.; Perry Owen, M.S.W.; and Vivian Garland, Director of the Catawba Senior Center

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 44

Mindfulness, Task Engagement, and Divergent Thinking

Shelby McCallister, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Donna Nelson, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 45

Biological Evaluation of Novel Benzisoxazolo[2,3-a]azinium Tetrafluoroborates as Anticancer Agents

Theresa Melendez, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 46

The Mechanical Properties of Mice Tibial Mid-Diaphysis is Sex and Age Independent

Jack Nguyen, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Meir Barak, Ph.D., D.V.M.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 47

The Variablity of Cortical Bone Stiffness along the Femur Shaft

Jack Nguyen, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Meir Barak, Ph.D., D.V.M.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 48

Experiences of Hispanic Women Navigating the Healthcare System in Rural South Carolina

Krista Parenti, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Monique Constance-Huggins, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 49

Factors of Malnutrition in Children Under the Age of 5: A Systematic Review and Comparison of Diarrheal Disease Research Before and After 2000 and Oral Rehydration Therapy as a Treatment for Diarrhea in the Andean Countries of South America (Peru and Bolivia)

Julia Poppell, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 50

The Relationship between Upper Body Injuries and Lower Body Flexibility in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review

Holly Rittenberry, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 51

Fitness Assessment of Exercise Science 101 Students

Hannah Roark, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 52

Method Development of Measuring Metal/Buffer Equilibria and Enthalpy

Hunter G. Sellers, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Nicholas Grossoehme, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 53

Observation of Adsorbed Cu2+ by a Winthrop Biofilm Using SEM-EDS

Brent A. Shuman, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Julian Smith III, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 54

Evaluation of Zone-4 Inhibitors Using Sphingosine Kinase Activity Assay

Mikala R. Smith, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Christian Grattan, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 55

Birds and Beasts: An Ecocritical Reading of Character in Jane Eyre

Emily Sparrow, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Casey Cothran, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 56

Mapping of a Female Meiotic Mutant, mei-S282, in Drosophila melanogaster

Misaki Tillis, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Kathryn Kohl, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 57

Effects of Diphenhydramine and Triclosan on Aquatic Biofilm Communities in Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Sarah M. Walter, Winthrop University
Megan E. Smith, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Cynthia Tant, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 58

Understanding the Limitation of Genetic Testing Using the Hemoglobin S Test as a Model

Camerun C. Washington, Winthrop University

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM

Poster Number: 59

Exercise Therapy for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Amber Leeann Young, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

2:15 PM