ALL POSTERS will be on display from 12:30 – 4:50 PM.

Students will present odd-numbered posters from 1:20 – 2:50 (Poster Session I).

Even-numbered posters will be presented from 3:20-4:50 (Poster Session II).

Schedule

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2015
Friday, April 24th
01

Cortical Bone Stiffness in the Axial Direction Demonstrates the Highest Variance Between Samples

J W. Barrera, Winthrop University

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

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

02

Bone Tissue Stiffness in Three Orthogonal Directions and its Dependence on Temperature

Arielle Black, Winthrop University

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

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

03

Romantic Relationship Satisfaction and Non-violent Risky Behavior of College Students

Austin Bischoff, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Donna Nelson, Ph.D.; Kathy Lyon, Ph.D.; Tara Collins, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

04

Cross-Cultural Comparison of Regret, Time Perspective, and Shame and Guilt Proneness

Leah Brown, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

05

British and American Young Adults' Cross-Cultural Stereotypes of Regret and Shame

Leah Brown, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

06

The Effects of Drawing, Listening, and Writing on Mood

Leah Brown, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

07

Relations among Materialism, Morality, and Concealment

Leah Brown, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

08

The True Cost of Higher Education

Raven Brown, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Guy Reel, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

09

Molecular Evaluation of Transformation-Induced Methylation of the High Mobility Group A1 (HMGA1) Chromatin Binding Proteins

Kendra Bufkin, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Takita Sumter, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

10

Impacts of the 2003 Cedar Fire on Southern California Childhood Asthma Rates

Andrew Chavous, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Bryan McFadden, M.S.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

12

Comparison of Piedmont Clay Complexity and Carbon and Nitrogen Release at Various Temperature Intensities through Simulated Wildfires

Taylor Davis, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Scott Werts, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

13

The Reaction of Protected Cyanohydrins with Epoxides as an Alternative for the Enantio- and Diastereoselective Preparation of Aldols: Studies with Lactonitrile

James R. Dean, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Aaron M. Hartel, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

14

The Effects of Exercise on Self-Esteem, General Happiness, and Body Image

Courtney Rivers, Winthrop University
Jennifer Dilger, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Joni Marr, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

15

Sustained Photocurrent in CdS/a-Fe2O3:Co Stacked Thin Films on Titania-Coated Transparent Conductive Substrates

Tyra Douglas, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Clifton Harris, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

16

Superstitious Behavior and Locus of Control in Athletes, Musicians, and the General Population

Brittany Ergle, Winthrop University
Devin Puckett, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

17

A Cross-Racial Study of Attitudes Toward and Beliefs about Male Homosexuality

Alexandera Foster, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Bradley Tripp, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

18

Relationship between Strength of Student Athletes' Identity and Quality of Academic Experiences

Kevin Fowler, Winthrop University
Luke Maldonado, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

19

Influence of Facebook Secret Group Participation on Psychological Well-Being

Leigh Fransen, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

20

Mindfulness as a Predictor of Technostress in Young Adults

Joseph T. Galtelli, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom Lobby

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

21

Sources of Sexual Education and Young Adults' Sexual Behavior

Jerre' Gowdy, Winthrop University
Alicia McCray, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

22

Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Differentiation Triggered by TGFß

Victoria Gray, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Heather Evans-Anderson, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

23

Knowledge of Deaf Individuals and American Sign Language Improves Perceptions of the Deaf

Felicia Harnish, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

24

How to Own a Language: Linguistic Ownership and the Perils of Linguistic Marginalization

Andrew Harris, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Josephine Koster, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

25

A History of Winthrop College, 1886-1900

Brierly Harris, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Eddie Lee, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

26

Social Networking and Negative Effects on Relationships

Imani Kinsey, Winthrop University
Ta'Tanisha Jones, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Matthew Hayes, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

27

Clay Chemistry’s Influence on the Average Carbon Content and Particle Size at the Ninety-Six Historical Site, South Carolina

Lauren Lintz, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Scott Werts, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

28

Efficient Quartet Systems: A New Systematic Approach to Supertree Reconstruction

MaLyn Lawhorn, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Joseph Rusinko, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

30

Investigation of a Streptococcal Phosphatase, an Unexpected Potential Iron Sensory Mechanism

Jesse McLaughlin, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Nicholas Grossoehme, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

31

The Reaction of O-Silylated Cyanohydrin Anions with Epoxides as an Alternative for the Enantio- and Diastereoselective Preparation of Aldols

Diamond R. Melendez, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Aaron M. Hartel, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

32

Comparative Characterization of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Isodiametra pulchra and Stenostomum virginianum

Marquet Minor, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Julian Smith III, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

33

The X-Ray Crystallographic Structure of Endoxylanase Xyn10C from Xanthomonas axonopodis at 1.6 Angstrom Resolution

Akilah Murray, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Jason C. Hurlbert, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

34

Synthesis and Anti-Cancer Activity of Benzisoxazolo[2,3-a]azinium Tetrafluoroborates

Jamie Murakami, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: James M. Hanna, Jr., Ph.D. and Takita Sumter, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

35

Synthesis of Pyrazolopyridin-3-ones by Cyclization of 3-Acylpyridine N-Oxide Tosylhydrazides

Alexandria Pinnix, Winthrop University

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

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

36

The Effect of Race and Gender on Perceived Beneficiaries and Attitudes about Affirmative Action

Malyn Pope, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

37

Physical Fitness Components and Posture Screening of Female Competitive Dancers

Kirstin Ramirez, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

38

Problem Solving During Peak and Non-Peak Circadian Arousal

Erin Rhoads, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Donna Nelson, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

39

Synthesis and Evaluation of Unsymmetrical Biphenyltetrols as Aggregation Inhibitors for Alzheimer’s Amyloid-beta Peptide

Jake Roberts, Winthrop University

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

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

40

The Proposed Formation of Acylsilanes through Tandem Nucleophilic Activation-Silylation and Retro-Brook Rearrangement

Sarah Lacey Robbins, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Aaron M. Hartel, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

41

Health Habits and Physical Activity of Student Truck Drivers

Shalace Rose, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

42

The Madness of Misogyny: A Jungian Analysis of Lear and Edgar’s Hatred toward Women

Connie Shen, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Matthew Fike, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

43

Cloning and Expression of the DNA Binding Domain of FoxO from Ciona intestinalis That Contains an N-Terminal Nuclear Localization Signal

Mikala Smith, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Nicholas Grossoehme, Ph.D. and Heather Evans-Anderson, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

44

Salinity Tolerance and Survival of Laboratory and Environmental Strains of Escherichia coli

Leigha Stahl, Winthrop University

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

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

45

Enhancing the Developmental Potential of Murine Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Kathryn V. Steverson, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Matthew Stern, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

46

Similarities and Differences in Mother, Father, and Sibling Relationships

Sara Tennant, Winthrop University
Courtney Cabaniss, Winthrop University
Lauren Adams, Winthrop University
Emily Rounds, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Merry Sleigh, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

47

Synthesis and Evaluation of Symmetrical Biphenyltetrols as Aggregation Inhibitors for Alzheimer’s Amyloid-beta Peptide

Sarah Wicks, Winthrop University

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

Richardson Ballroom

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

48

The Effect of Academic Circumstance on Substance Use and Exercise

Tyler Wozniak, Winthrop University
Steven Rivera, Winthrop University
Ariel Castillo, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Matthew Hayes, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM

50

Implementation of an In Vivo FRET Sensor for RhoA Activation

Elijah Wyatt, Winthrop University

Faculty Mentor: Eric Birgbauer, Ph.D.

Richardson Ballroom

3:20 PM - 4:50 PM