Showcase Brochure 2012

This is it
StudentLiberal Arts in Practice Showcase: An Exhibition of

Friday, May 11, 2012
Hartwicks day-long celebration of student achievement
More than 200 Hartwick students will present their work in sessions and displays.
Showcase includes art and science demonstrations, readings and performances, groups presenting popular class discussions or projects, and senior project presentations.
Fifth Annual
Table of Contents
General Schedule Introduction Acknowledgements Special Acknowledgements Student Showcase Schedule Student Showcase Schedule and Descriptions Index
2 3 4 5 6 26 96
2012 Student Showcase: General Schedule
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Oral Presentations, Performances and Readings, Golisano, Johnstone, and Yager Biology Senior Symposium Johnstone Science Center, Rooms 201 and 215 Mathematics Symposium, Golisano Hall, Room 303 Accounting Symposium, Golisano Hall, Room 201 Chemistry Senior Symposium, Johnstone Hall, Room 401 Computer and Information Science Symposium Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 Lunch at The Commons, Dewar Union Open to students, faculty, staff, and Hartwick guests 2011-12 Freedman Prize Awards Ceremony Foreman Gallery, Anderson Center for the Arts with Dr. Allen H00 and Judy Freedman, President Margaret L. Drugovich, and Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost Michael G. Tannenbaum Posters, Oral Presentations, Table Talks, Exhibitions and Performances, Anderson Center for the Arts Music Senior Symposium, Room 209 Art Senior Show, Foreman Gallery Hartwick College Challenge Education Program Challenge Games Frisbee Field (open to the whole campusweather permitting) Theatrical Performance, Bresee Hall, Lab Theatre www.hartwick.edu/studentshowcase
Noon-1:30 p.m.
1:30-2 p.m.
2-4 p.m.
4-4:30 p.m.
8-9:30 p.m.
Introduction
Congratulations to the many talented students who are sharing their accomplishments at our Fifth Annual Student Showcase: An Exhibition of Liberal Arts in Practice! Through an impressive variety of research, creative and applied projects, our students are clearly demonstrating the transformative power of melding a liberal arts education with experiential learning.
This year more than 250 students are presenting works that cover 188 topics. We hope you enjoy the remarkable variety of presentations, poster displays, classroom sessions and panels, performances, readings, table talks, exhibitions, and demonstrations. Thank you to the many members of our Hartwick community, whose contributions have made this celebration of student learning and achievement possible. The Showcase Steering Committee
Acknowledgements
Thank you to the following individuals and groups for their various contributions to the 2012 Student Showcase: An Exhibition of Liberal Arts in Practice. The Showcase Steering Committee: Dr. David Griffing, Associate Professor of Geology & Environmental Sciences/Co-Chair Stephanie Rozene, Assistant Professor of Art/Co-Chair Dr. Zsuzanna Balogh-Brunstad, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Penny Boyer, Associate Professor of Nursing Stephanie Brunetta, Associate Director of Communications for Web Services Ric Chrislip, Senior Programmer/Analyst Dawn Evarson, Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic Affairs Megan Fallon, Director of Campus Activities & Dewar Union Alicia Fish, Senior Director of Donor and Alumni Relations Gladys Freeland, Office Coordinator, Center for Professional, Service & Global Engagement James Jolly, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications Dr. Kristin R. Jones, Associate Professor of Economics/Chair Dr. Mark Kuhlmann, Associate Professor of Biology Louise Lansing, Head Volleyball Coach, PE Instructor Christopher Lott, Associate Writer, Department of Marketing & Communications Jennifer Nichols-Stewart, Associate Director of Communications for Publications Dr. Lisa Onorato, Professor of Psychology/Chair Terry Slade, Sculptor in Residence & Professor of Art/Chair Rachel Stevenson, Manager of Special Events Malissa Kano-White, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Ray Cesnavicius, Manager of Media Services Joe Mack, Aramark Facilities Services Meg Shivers, Aramark Catering Manager Student-Athlete Volunteers
Special Acknowledgements
u The Freedman Prize | The Freedman Prize, established by Dr. Allen Freedman H00 and Judy Brick Freedman in 2002, recognizes superior student-faculty collaborative research and creative projects. Proposals from students in all academic departments are solicited for competitive awards in three academic consortia, Natural Sciences, Cognitive Sciences and Theatre Arts. u The duFFy Family ambassador awards | The Duffy Family Ambassador Fund was
established in 1999 by former Hartwick Trustee John Duffy H00, P91, P95 and his wife, Anne Duffy P91, P95. They are the parents of Hartwick graduates Hilary Duffy 91 and Kevin Duffy 95. The purpose of the Duffy Family Ambassador Awards is to expand horizons, to see the world in unaccustomed ways, to get students out to places so that they can hear new languages, eat different foods, encounter unfamiliar people and situations. The awards help students have the types of global experiences from which they are particularly likely to gain insights into themselves and others across national, cultural, and language borders. International Internship Scholarship was established in 1996 at Hartwick College to enable Hartwick sophomores, juniors, and seniors to expand their postgraduate career options through international internships. The Emerson International Internship Scholarship provides grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 for students from any major to pursue their interests in an international setting.
duFFy award winners
u emerson inTernaTional inTernshiP scholarshiPs | The Emerson
Freedman Prize winners
Lita Benson 12 Alexandria Billington 13 Fawn Caplandies 13 Lauren Cipriano 12 Michael Easton 12 Kelly Fayton 13 Kyle Greenberg 13 Tyler Hall 13 Victoria Halsted 12 Hope Irion 13 Jordan Liz 12 Samantha MacColl Garfinkel 15 Kyrie McCormick 14 Paul Patinka 15 Ethan Staats 13 Molly Snelling 14 Lindsay Wynne 12
6
Tanae Adderley 13 Desiree Fuller 12 Victoria Halsted 12

emerson award winners
Katherine Hadden 13 Tyler Hall 13 Carly Ramos 12 Ethan Staats 13 John Stuligross 13 Anne Louise Wagner 13
Student Showcase Schedule

u Freedman Prize winner
8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Oral Presentation Concerning the Nature of Our Beliefs: Humes Skeptical Response Presenter: Jordan Liz 12 8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Reading Oceans and Eras: A Memoir Presenter: Michael Easton 12
2
8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Major Polemics in Music of the 19th and 20th Centuries Presenter: Kyle May 12
3
8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Projecting Cranial Capacities Using Vertebral Foramina Circumferences Presenter: Elizabeth Celata 12
4
8:20-8:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Oral Presentation Cemeteries and the Human Question: Educating Young People About Themselves Presenter: Alyssa Failey 13 | Co-presenter(s): Justin Deming 12
5
8:20-8:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Politics, Performance, and the Paternal in Shakespeares King Lear Presenter: Kate Vosburg 12
6
8:20-8:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation Vocal Pedagogy for High School Musical Theatre Directors Presenter: Paul Patinka 15
7
8:20-8:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Inked: Tattoos and Male Groups Presenter: Desiree Fuller 12
8
8:30-8:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Markov Chains: An Application for Todays College Students Presenter: Elizabeth Allers 12
9
8:30-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium The Milford Project Presenter: Jayne Bolt 12 | Co-presenter(s): Kaitlynn Ellis 12, Daniel Flynn 12, Zachary Hollinger 12, John Pezzullo 12, Jill Rotella 12, Jordan Spirou 12, Daniel Valliere 12
10
8:40-8:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Impact of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria on Microbiota Restoration Presenter: Brittany LaVaute 12
11
8:40-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Exploring the Ethics of Volunteerism as Outsiders: What I Have Learned about Myself, Volunteerism, and the Difficult Questions that Must Be Asked Presenter: Anne Louise Wagner 13 8:40-8:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effects of Dietary Fructose on the Growth and Survival of Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Culture Presenter: Charlene Fleurinord 12
13
12
u emerson award winner
8:40-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Reading Raymond Carvers American Dream: Shedding Light on What Makes Us Recognizably Human Presenter: Jherrett Maroney 12
14
8:40-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Humes Double Relation of Ideas and Impressions Presenter: Jordan Liz 12 8:45-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium How Much are We Going to Earn After Ten Years? Presenter: Qin Ouyang 12
16
15
8:55-9:10 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Prevalence of Streptococcus Lancefield Group C on the Hartwick College Campus Presenter: Sierra Ruff 12
17
8:45-9:10 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Heart Regeneration in Notophthalmus viridescens: Where do the Stem Cells Come From? Presenter: Amanda Wilder 12
18
9-9:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium History of Mathematics Presenter: Dustin Gratto 13
19
9-9:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Bodacious Bodice-Rippers: Feminine Desire and Feminist Intent in the Contemporary Romance Novel Presenter: Kendra Shedina 13
20
9-9:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Labor Standards and Compliance Issues in a College Town Presenter: Jordan Spirou 12
21
9-9:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation A Flawed Republic: The Role of Parliamentary Government in Weimars Demise Presenter: Rachel Rhodes 13
22
9-9:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Modern Web Development using ASP 4 and C# 2010 Presenter: Francis Drapalski 12
23
9-9:20 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading New Plays Day: The Family Drink Presenter: Shannon Turnbull 14 | Co-presenter(s): Leslie Bruce 14 | Additional Students: TBA
24
9-9:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium Identifying Chemotaxis Protein-Protein Interactions in the Symbiotic Aquatic Bacterium Epulopiscium Sp. B Presenter: Julie Kessler 12 9-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Classroom Presentation United Nations Simulation - International Arms Trade Presenter: Bryce Leary 14 | Co-presenter(s): Kayla Murphy 14, Jennifer Davis 13, Lauren Mausert 12, John Burns 14, Tyler Benjamin 12, Ronak Sharma 14, Robert Amberson 12, Jona Tapia 15, Laura Weig 13, Anna Boardman 14 | Additional Students: Shahzad Khan 12
26
25
9-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation Lets Talk Hartwick: Assessment of High Impact Practices Presenter: Kristen Stives 12 | Co-presenter(s): Peter Jackson 13, Abigail Wright 12, Michael Dittman 12, Joshua Morey 12, Katelynn Collins-Hall 12, Erin Doyle 13, Sarah Saggese 12, Jill Rotella 12, Jennifer Schoch 12 | Additional Students: Antonio Bell 12, Alison Ferraro 12, Brittany Morrissey 12, Laura Orentlicher 12, Christina Sorrentino 11
27
9:10-9:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Malnutrition in Southeast Asia: A Comparison of Mainland and Maritime Countries Presenter: Silvanna Esposito 12
28
9:10-9:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Origin of Stem Cells in Heart Regeneration in Red-Spotted Newts Presenter: Jessica Rodriquez 12
29
9:15-9:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Investigating Game Theory and Human Decisions Presenter: Gary Holeck 12
30
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation What a Strange Trip Its Been: The New Journalism of Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Wolfe Presenter: Jessica Schwartz 12
31
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Implications of Little GAAP in the Accounting Profession Presenter: Jayne Bolt 12
32
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Reading Sarah Frew Davidson: One Womans Story of Her Evangelical Rebirth Presenter: Sarah Bliss 13
33
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium The Internet Ran Out of Addresses, What Now? Presenter: Adnan Abdulai 12
34
9:30-9:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Map Coloring Presenter: Xinni Xie 12
35
9:35-9:50 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Effects of Lithium on the Muscle Contractile Apparatus in Glycerinated Skeletal Muscle Fibers Presenter: Mark Blazek 12
36
9:35-9:50 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium
37
10
Seasonal Cell Proliferation in Chemosensory Epithelium and Brain of the Eastern Newt, Notophthalmus viridescens Presenter: Nalisha Bascom 12 9:40-10 a.m. | Golisano Hal, Room 104 | Oral Presentation An Exercise in Gender Reversal and Neutrality in William Shakespeares Alls Well that Ends Well Presenter: Anna Marfleet 15
38
9:40-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Fraudsters: Is it Greed or a Psychological Problem? Presenter: Kaitlynn Ellis 12
39
9:40-10 a.m. | Golisano, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Indolent Wandering Habits: 1824 and the Concept of Civilizing in the Chickasaw Agency Presenter: Kelly Fayton 13
40
9:40-10 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Programming Mobile Applications for Android Devices Presenter: Vincent Chiuchiolo 12
41
9:40-10 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading New Plays Day: The Fish and the Bird Presenter: Leslie Bruce 14 | Co-presenter(s): Shannon Turnbull 14, Michael Easton 12 Additional Students: Actors TBD
42
9:40-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium Determining Critical Opalescence of Binary Liquid Solutions Presenter: Catherine Weigel 12
43
9:45-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Hyperbolic Geometry Presenter: Shengzhe Xing 12
44
9:50-10:05 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effects of the Acyclic Nucleoside Drug Cidofovir on Blood Vessel Growth Presenter: Courtney Cyr 12 | Co-presenter(s): Ronald Russo 12
45
9:50-10:05 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Localization of the Expression of PAB3 and PAB5 in Pollen Presenter: Devon Craft 12
46
11
10-10:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation The NCECA Experience On The Edge: Seattle 2012 Presenter: Kim DeMartino 12 | Co-presenter(s): Samantha McFarland 12
47
10-10:15 a.m. | Golisano, Room 203 | Oral Presentation A Summer in Slovakia: Eighty-day Internship at the Energy and Geoscience Institute in Bratislava, Slovakia Presenter: Tyler Hall 13 10-10:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Mathematical Investments of the Efficient Frontier Presenter: Jayne Bolt 12
49
48
10-10:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Financial Fraud ... Here and Abroad Presenter: John Pezzullo 12
50
10-10:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation Martin Luther as a Teacher of Matters of the Home: Hypocritical or Genuine? Presenter: Rejoice Scherry 13 | Co-presenter(s): Danielle George 14
51
10-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Mobile Security on the Android Platform Presenter: Nathaniel Quinn 12
52
10:05-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effects of Adefovir on Adenosine-induced Blood Vessel Growth Presenter: Ronald Russo 12 | Co-presenter(s): Courtney Cyr 12
53
10:05-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Localization of the Expression of Zm13 in Pollen Grains of Arabidopsis thaliana Using Green Fluorescent Protein Presenter: Andrew Kirkpatrick 12
54
10:15-10:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Ethical Implications in Biological Field Research Presenter: Katherine Hadden 13
55
12
10:15-10:30 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading Solo Performance: An Adaptation of Tennessee Williams Suddenly Last Summer Presenter: Lauren Cipriano 12 10:15-10:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Transcending Eroticism: A History in Clay Presenter: Chrstopher Spinozzi 14
57
56
10:20-10:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Economy and Revenue Recognition in the Virtual World Presenter: Daniel Valliere 12
58
10:20-10:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation The Relationship Between Parents and Children During the Reformation Presenter: Danielle George 14 | Co-presenter(s): Rejoice Scherry 13
59
10:20-10:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Artificial IntelligenceNeural Networks Presenter: Jaime Taboada 12
60
10:20-11 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium Determination of the Kinetics of UV Color-changing Beads Presenter: Katie Lukens 12
61
10:30-10:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation The View Through My Lens Presenter: Victoria Halsted 12 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium The Theory of Games Presenter: Nicole Besancon 12
63
62
u duFFy award winner
10:30-10:45 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading Sarah: A Movement Monologue Presenter: Samantha MacColl Garfinkel 15 | Additional Students: Jesse Elkins 15, Tyler Smith 15, and Emmanuella Brakye 11 10:30-11 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation What is the Value of Scientific Research in a Liberal Arts Undergraduate Education? Presenter: Aaron Griffing 14 | Co-presenter(s): Jessica McCaffery 14, Grace Mele 14, Sheila Niedziela 13, Molly Snelling 14, Ethan Staats 13 | Additional Students: Tyler Hall 13, acting as panel moderator
65 13
64
10:30 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Classroom Presentation Political Science Department Student Research Conference: Understanding War in the 21st Century Presenter: Shane McHugh 12 | Co-presenter(s): Brooke Ritchey 13, Tyler Machia 12, David Osokow 12
66
10:40-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Gender Issues in Accounting Presenter: Jill Rotella 12
67
10:40-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Rum Men: The Life and Work of New England Sailors in Long Distance Trade During the Colonial Era Presenter: Molly Sloan 12
67
10:40-11 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Classic Game Development Presenter: Justin Sikora 12
69
10:45-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation A Sociological Examination of the Safe Space at the Oneonta Teen Center Presenter: Carrie Gauthier 13 | Co-presenter(s): Tasha Bradt 13
70
10:45-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Knot Theory and Rings Presenter: Brian Heller 12
71
11-11:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation Nakuru General Hospital: A Case Study for an Analysis of the Kenyan Healthcare System Presenter: John Stuligross 13 11-11:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Numbers of the Special Forms Presenter: Ruth Kahn 12
73
72
11-11:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Classroom Presentation The Riverside Experience: A Collaborative Learning Experience Between Prospective Teachers and Third Grade Students Presenter: Kalindi Naslund 15 | Co-presenter(s): Jayme Bentley 14, Nicole Murphy 15
74
11-11:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Technologys Effect on the Accounting Profession Presenter: Daniel Flynn 12
75 14
11-11:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Rumors and Riots: The 1857 Riot Between the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys Presenter: Jessica Schwartz 12
76
11-11:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Implementation of Encryption Algorithms Presenter: Diana Acker 12
77
11-11:30 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Classroom Presentation Why is Music Beautiful? The Physics of Music Presenter: Kyle Murray 15
78
11-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium Investigations into Green Diels-Alder Reactions for the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory Presenter: Lisa Bass 12
79
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Head Start Policy and Effectiveness: How Head Start Funding and Policies can be Altered to Increase the Effectiveness of the Program Presenter: Carrie Gauthier 13
80
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation The Benefits of Acupuncture Presenter: Megan Lefeber 14
81
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Amphibian Surveys in Cusuco National Park, Honduras Presenter: Emily Lisborg 13
82
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Burnout in Nursing Students Presenter: Jordan Nichols 12
83
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Recuerdos de mis Estudios en el Extranjero, en Granada, Espana Presenter: Lia G. Roberts 13
84
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Oneonta Housing Initiative Presenter: Martina Shorkey 13
85
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation A Recycling Pilot Study at Hartwick College Presenter: Catherine Winters 14
86
15
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Table Talk An Irish Experience Presenter: Audrey Strong 14
87
11:10-11:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Is Exercise-Induced Colic a Consequence of Dehydration? Presenter: Sarah Goyer 12
88
11:10-11:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Hemoglobin Deficiency and its Effect on Cognitive Function Presenter: Christopher Sime 12
89
11:15-11:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Small Island Sustainability Presenter: Tanae Adderley 13 11:15-11:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Cryptology Presenter: Dan Brainard 12
91
90
11:20-11:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Cloud Computing and its Effects on the Field of Public Accounting Presenter: Zachary Hollinger 12
92
11:20-11:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation The Ladys Reformation: Anne Boleyn and Reformation England Presenter: Danielle Alesi 14
93
11:20-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in African American Women Presenter: Nanica Galette 12
94
11:25-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effect of Postural Position on Respiratory Flow and Ventilation While Treading Water Presenter: Allyssa Analytis 12
95
11:25-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Competition for Shelter Between a Native and an Invasive Crayfish Presenter: Michael Phillips 12
96
16
11:30-11:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Biodiversity Monitoring in a Honduran Cloud Forest Presenter: Ethan Staats 13 | Co-presenter(s): Michael Itgen 13
97
11:30-11:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium The Journey to the Discovery of Calculus Presenter: Andrew McCarthy 12
98
11:40-11:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Thermal Effects of Equine Protective Sports Boots on the Equine Cranial Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon in Standardbred Racehorses Presenter: Blair Snively 12
99
11:40 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Theatrical Presentation and Edgar Allan Poe Presenter: Lita Benson 12 11:40-11:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Mass Determination of Seeds by Black-capped Chickadees Presenter: Adia Ferris 12
101
100
11:40 a.m. to noon | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation Young, Wild and Free Presenter: Sarah MacDougall 13 | Co-presenter(s): Kelsey Kimble 13, Ilona van der Ven 13
102
11:40 a.m. to noon | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Oral Presentation The Nurses Role in Monitoring and Protecting the Hospitalized Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Presenter: Elizabeth Scholl 12
103
11:45 to noon | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Twenty-Six Days Changed 20 Years: My Trip to Asebu, Ghana Presenter: Emilie Solandt 13
104
11:45 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Topological Games Presenter: Katharine Holmes 12
105
11:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 Classroom Presentation | Biology Senior Symposium A Review: The Factors, Characteristics and Treatments of Five Major Canine Cancers Presenter: Rachele Anderson 12
106
17
11:55 a.m. to12:10 p.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 Classroom Presentation | Biology Senior Symposium Examining the Antimicrobial Properties of Allspice and Garlic Presenter: Amanda VanBuren 12
107
Noon to 12:15 p.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Museums and Truth Presenter: Desiree Fuller 12 12:10-12:25 p.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium A Re-assessment of the Successional Changes of a Tree Stand in Robert V. Riddell State Park Presenter: Kristina Scaggs 12
109
108
2-2:15 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Songs for a New World Presenter: Kristyn Knapp 12 | Co-presenter(s): Bianca Tubolino 12 | Additional Students: Paul Patinka 15, Isaac D. Ofori 12
110
2-2:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Whaling for Identity: How Culture Affects the International Whaling Commission Presenter: Rebecka Flynn 12
111
2-2:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Hartwick College and the Viability of Solar Technology Presenter: Rachel Rhodes 13
112
2-3 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foreman Gallery | Art Senior Show Senior Project Exhibition Presenter: Jacqueline Jones 12 | Co-presenter(s): Alanna Ranellone 12, Amanda Medina 11, Amanda Dockstader 12, Kaitlyn Smith 12, Luke Malone 12, Kimberly DeMartino 12, Lauren Morris 12, Marin Fingerle 12, Suzanne Robichaud 12, Lindsay Worden 12
113
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 122 | Classroom Presentation Demonstrations in Glass Blowing Presenter: Zachary Hollinger 12
114
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 122 | Classroom Presentation Ceramics Demonstration, Exhibition, and Clay Club Spring Sale Presenter: Cassidy Liebman 13 | Co-presenter(s): Kimberly DeMartino 12, Lee Fenner 13, Lauren Morris 12, Christopher Spinozzi 14, Marin Fingerle 12, Samantha McFarland 12 Additional Students: Hope Irion 13, Josefine Vincents 15, Carlee Hirt 15, Hayley Dyer 15, Erin Holladay 13, Madeline Quick 12, Amy Ronnerman 15, Theresa Pietsch 13, Erica Cantwell 14, Amanda Dockstader 12
115
18
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 129 | Reading Game Programming in Flash - Lucid: Arena Presenter: Jack Bauerle 12
116
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Technical Directing and Lighting Design: The Imaginary Invalid Presenter: Kelly Fayton 13 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk I.D.d Presenter: Devon Gonzalez 12
118
117
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk An Analysis of Three Types of Bit-Wear for the Archaeological Identification of Domesticated Versus Wild Horses Presenter: Chandler Guptill 12
119
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Biological and Ecological Surveys of Robert V. Riddell State Park Presenter: Liam Heiland 13 | Co-presenter(s): Kristina Scaggs 12
120
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer | Table Talk RayGuns! Student Showcase for Works in Glass Presenter: Zachary Hollinger 12 | Additional Students: Eric Pedersen 11
121
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Permission to FLIP Out: Foreign Language Initiative Program Presenter: Kalindi Naslund 15 | Co-presenter(s): Emily Knapp 13, Emilie Solandt 13
122
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk 80 for a Day Presenter: Kellyann Newman 13 | Co-presenter(s): Abigail Hoffay 13, Cassie Jonaitis 13
123
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk A Lost Loyalist Logo: A Remnant of the Revolutionary War Presenter: Rejoice Scherry 13
124
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Moments Presenter: Alexandra Wood 14
125
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Model United Nations: Our Experience Presenter: Robert Amberson 12 | Co-presenter(s): Jennifer Davis 13, Tyler Machia 12, Lauren Mausert 12, John Burns 14, Tyler Benjamin 12, Ronak Sharma 14, Robert Amberson 12, Jona Tapia 15, Laura Weig 13, Anna Boardman 14
126
19
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries | Table Talk Managing the Menagerie of Freaks: Stage Managing Hartwick Colleges The Imaginary Invalid Presenter: Kyrie McCormick 14 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Determining the Activation Energy of UV Color-changing Beads Presenter: Katie Lukens 12
128
127
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Effective Transitional Care Planning for the Elderly Presenter: Brittany Baughman 12
129
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Providing Safe Quality Care During Pregnancy for Women Who are Obese Presenter: Natasha Biltucci 12
130
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the ICU Population Presenter: Simonne Boswell 12
131
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Influence of Music Therapy During the Postoperative Period on Pediatric Patients Pain and Anxiety Presenter: Kerry Brennan 12
132
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation How Can Family Presence During Resuscitation Events be Best Managed to Achieve Desired Outcomes for Staff and Family? Presenter: Sarah Briggs 12
133
2- 4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Women of Iceland: Goading, Blood Feuds, and Honor in Njls Saga Presenter: Elizabeth Celata 12
134
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Effects of High Fat/High Sugar Diet on Cognition Presenter: Megan Clampitt 13
135
20
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Role of the Nurse in Perinatal Substance Abuse Presenter: Megan Conroy 12
136
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Theyre Bringing Sexy Back: Sex After 65 Presenter: Lauren Czyras 13 | Co-presenter(s): Shelby McIntee 13, Erin Bell 13
137
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Improving Family-Centered Nursing Care in the Pediatric Inpatient Setting Presenter: Staci Daddio 12
138
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Identifying Effective Complementary Nursing Therapies to Reduce Pain in Adult Oncology Patients in the Hospital Setting Presenter: Jaimie deJager 12
139
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Weathering and Aluminum Leaching in Granitic Rocks in the Swift River Watershed, New Hampshire Presenter: Sierra Derby 12
140
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Does Religion Influence Criminal Behavior? Presenter: Erin Doyle 13
141
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Who Was H.P. Lovecraft? Presenter: Michael Easton 12 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Substance Abuse Prevention in the Pre-licensure Nursing Student Population Presenter: Elisa Ernstoff 12
143
142
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Americas Elderly Run on Too Many Meds Presenter: Emily Gates 13 | Co-presenter(s): Frances Nesi 13, Brittany Tyrrell 12
144
21
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Facilitating Effective Coping Mechanisms for Families of Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Presenter: Nefertari Gray 12
145
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation El Arte de Traduccin / The Art of Translation Presenter: Elizabeth Greco 14
146
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Analyzing the Role of Biofilm in Mineral Weathering Using Scanning Electron Microscopy Presenter: Kyle Greenberg 13
147
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Changing Ecological Behaviors of Students in Residence Halls at Hartwick College Presenter: Lauren Johengen 15
148
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Antimicrobial Properties of Spices Presenter: Elizabeth Kelly 12
149
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Best Practices for Implementing Music Therapy in Patients with Alzheimers Disease Presenter: Brittany Ladner 12
150
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Searching for the God-head Presenter: Ashley Larsen 12
151
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Outcomes of Implementing Early Outpatient Palliative Care in Older Adult Patients with Chronic Progressive Diseases Presenter: Alisha Lent 12
152
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Wonders of Solitary Waves Presenter: Khadijah Marks 15
153
22
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Whats in a Name? How Language is Used to Silence Women Presenter: Krista Marzano 12 | Co-presenter(s): Ryan McGovern 13
154
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Effectiveness of Massage in Adult Hospitalized Clients in Reducing Pain and Promoting Recovery Presenter: Kyla Mininger 12
155
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Determining Relationships Between Two Granite Bodies Using Chemical and Optical Analysis Presenter: Hunter Morton 12
156
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Biofilm: a Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigation Presenter: Sheila Niedziela 13
157
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation A Photographers Approach to the Changed Lifestyles of Upstate New York Through the Images of Barns Presenter: Michelle ODell 14
158
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation HI Deficiency Estimates in the AWM 3 Galaxy Cluster Presenter: Jaclyn Patterson 13 | Co-presenter(s): Nathan Nichols 14 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Use of Interpreters in Nursing and its Impact on the Quality of Care Received by Latino Patients Presenter: Nevin Perez 12
160
159
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Oppositional Defiant Disorder and the Kazdin Method Presenter: Carly Ramos 12
161
23
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Individuals with Physical/ Psychological Impairments Presenter: Jessica Shultz 12
162
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Nursing Through the Medium of Theater Presenter: Molly Snelling 14 | Additional Students: Kiara Goldwag 14 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Evaluation of the Seasonal Eutrophication of the Lower Portion of Black Lake, New York Presenter: Ellyssa Tennant 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Zsuzsanna Balogh-Brunstad
164
163
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Study of a Third Grade Struggling Reader and Her Change in Reading Achievement Over Time Presenter: Samuel Tollen 13
165
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Barriers to Providing Family-Centered Care to Pediatric Oncology Patients and their Families Presenter: Stephanie Washburn 12
166
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Promoting Growth and Development in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Defects Presenter: Lauren Weed 12
167
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Dynamical Mass Calculations for the WBL 509/AWM 3 Galaxy Group Presenter: Catherine Weigel 12 | Co-presenter(s): Jaclyn Patterson 13, Nathan Nichols 14
168
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Personality and Music Performance: The Interactive and Main Effects of Optimism and Audience Composition on Music Performance Anxiety Presenter: Lauren Wetzel 12
169
24
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Reducing Auditory Distractions for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study Presenter: Abigail Wright 12 | Co-presenter(s): Jill Roth 12
170
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Old Masters in a New Skin: Kathleen Giljes Restorations Presenter: Jami Zahemski 12
171
2:15-2:30 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium From Genre to Genre: Using Electronic Music in the Classroom Presenter: Jessica Lane 12
172
2:20-2:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Unequal Education: How the Brown v. Board of Education Decision can be Applied in Rural West Virginia Presenter: Rebecka Flynn 12
173
2:20-2:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Rebound Effects with Hybrid Vehicles: A Contradiction Presenter: Patrick Thompson 12
174
2:30-2:45 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Connecting to Society: How Music Can Foster an Understanding of Emotion, Communications, and Social Rules in Students with Autism Presenter: Anna Carbone 12
175
2:40-3 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation To Kill or Not to Kill? The Effectiveness of the Death Penalty Presenter: Anthony Bonagura 12
176
2:40-3 p.m. Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Faculty Salary and Compensation Study: An Econometric Analysis Presenter: Danielle Freeland 13
177
2:45-3 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium You Say You Want a Revolution: Integrating Music Education into Core Curriculum Presenter: Lindsay Wynne 12
178
25
3-3:15 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Creating Cultural Competency Through Integrating the Filipino Kulingtang into the Music Classroom Presenter: Maria Chavez 12
179
3-3:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Al Jazeera: A Positive Addition to United States Media Presenter: Eleanor Prisco 13
180
3-3:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Optimism, Goal Obstruction, and Task Performance in an Online Game Presenter: Fawn Caplandies 13 | Co-presenter(s): Alexandria Billington 13
181
3:15-3:30 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium The Dance of Death for Rock Orchestra Presenter: Kyle May 12
182
3:20-3:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Young Adults Political Ideology and Identity: Who Really Holds the Key? Presenter: Robert Ploth 12
183
3:20-3:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation The Effects of Homophobia on Eyewitness Memory Presenter: Victoria Halsted 12 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium We Are One: Motivating Students with Special Needs in the Music Classroom Presenter: Natalie Yambor 12
185
184
3:45-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Popular Music Pedagogy: Fundamentals of Music Theory Through Popular Culture Presenter: Brittany Maquet-Lambert 12
186
4-4:15 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium The Music in You: Reviving Music in Urban Schools Presenter: Kristina Allen 12
187
8-9:30 p.m. | Bresee Hall, Lab Theatre | Theatrical Production Songs For A New World Presenter: Bianca Tubolino 12 | Co-presenter(s): Kristyn Knapp 12
188
26
Student Showcase Schedule and Descriptions

8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Oral Presentation Concerning the Nature of Our Beliefs: Humes Skeptical Response Discipline: Philosophy Presenter: Jordan Liz 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Stefanie A. Rocknak David Humes account of beliefs has been widely debated for years. On the standard reading, Humean beliefs follow from his account of causation. In fact, on this reading, the reason we acknowledge and perceive causal relationship is because of the beliefs we develop upon seeing a cause. For example, when we observe an ice cube near fire, we acknowledge (and believe) that the ice cube will melt. We believe this with as much conviction as if we were actually seeing it (having the impression of it). Thus, for Hume, beliefs are the vivacious idea of the effects that arise whenever we see a recognizable cause. In this paper, I aim to argue that although this definition of beliefs is correct, it does not capture Humes most fundamental definition of a beliefnamely, that all of our impressions constitute a belief. Moreover, I will argue that Humes account of causation already presupposes the aforementioned meaning of beliefs and that his focus on ideas is intended to capture special types of beliefs that are not included in his actual definition of beliefs. 8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Reading Oceans and Eras: A Memoir Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Michael Easton 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Thomas J. Travisano For my senior project in creative writing, I wrote a non-fiction memoir about the two years I spent living in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, when I was a sophomore and junior in high school. The manuscript is written from my point of view, and tells my story of being overseas in a strange land and how I changed in the time I was there. My story is both emotional and comedic, as I recount my two years in Belgrade, dramatizing many of the memorable events that occurred. It was definitely a challenge to reproduce my emotions from this period, and it surprised me to see how hard it can be to write about yourself, as I really wanted the reader to bond with my character. I was amazed by how many memories I could recall as I wrote, and I am thrilled to be able to share my story.
2
8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Major Polemics in Music of the 19th and 20th Centuries Discipline: Music Presenter: Kyle May 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Diane Paige An often underrated topic in musicology is the question What is music? In the 19th and 20th centuries, the arguments surrounding this question shaped the progress of music just as much as
3
27
the compositions that caused musicians and audiences alike to ask themselves this very question. This presentation will explore the views of some composers, their compositions, and the impact that they had on the conceptualization of music. Composers discussed will include Hector Berlioz, Arnold Schoenberg, Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, Iannis Xenakis, and others. 8-8:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Projecting Cranial Capacities Using Vertebral Foramina Circumferences Discipline: Anthropology Presenter: Elizabeth Celata 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. David W. Anthony The human spine, in particular the vertebral foramina, can be used to determine the approximate cranial capacity of a Homo sapiens specimen. This approximation is possible due to the relationship between the spinal cord and the brain. A formula for estimating cranial capacity was proposed based upon a number of ratios. These basic ratios include the circumference of the cranium, from the occipital lobe to the frontal lobe; the crest of the skull to the palate; and the circumference of each vertebral space. Understanding the ratio within Homo sapiens specimens could enable us to make predictions about our ancestors and the process of evolution within our species.
4
8:20-8:40 a.m | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Oral Presentation Cemeteries and the Human Question: Educating Young People About Themselves Discipline: Education Presenter: Alyssa Failey 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Johanna E. Mitchell, Dr. David C. Cody Co-presenter(s): Justin Deming 12 Tombstones and graveyards tell us a great deal about what it means to be human. In keeping with the campus theme, this presentation discusses the ways in which school-aged students can be taught to examine their own humanity through activities in local cemeteries. Aimed at an audience of future teachers, the session begins with photos of local tombstones and moves into a discussion of ways to use these public spaces to enlighten ourselves and our future students about what it means to be human. Participants will be provided with a packet of exciting ideas for use in the classroom.
5
8:20-8:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Politics, Performance, and the Paternal in Shakespeares King Lear Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Kate Vosburg 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Lisa Darien In William Shakespeares King Lear, the featured father-child relationships are heavily influenced by the planned acquisition of a political title. Political titles necessitate public personas, the creation and maintenance of which require performances. King Lear allows us to view the consequences of successful and unsuccessful performances on families and politics. King Lear and the Duke of Gloucester do not understand the requirements of either politics or performance, which allows them to become the objects of their childrens manipulations. Ironically, Gloucesters two sons become the most effective performers, but with opposed intentions: Edmunds is evil and Edgars is honorable. The presentation argues that the fathers and children of aristocratic and royal families that are presented in King Lear demonstrate that effective performances on the part of both the father and the child are necessary in order to sustain successful father-child relations and to secure or maintain a political title.
6
28
8:20-8:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation Vocal Pedagogy for High School Musical Theatre Directors Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Paul Patinka 15 | Mentor(s): Dr. Diane Paige This project entails the creation of a manual that will help high school musical directors to better teach musical theatre. Often students of this age who are involved in musical theatre productions have little or no musical experience and/or private training. Time constraints often limit the ability of the teacher/director to provide students with individual lessons. Through research and interviews with professionals, I will compile this information into a practical manual. This guide will include vocal techniques used in warm-ups and in singing as a means to help alleviate common problems such as diction, breathing, microphone use, tone quality, and vocal hygiene.
7
8:20-8:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Inked: Tattoos and Male Groups Discipline: Anthropology Presenter: Desiree Fuller 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. David W. Anthony Tattooing is an ancient practice that reaches back to the Upper Paleolithic. This research focuses on three ancient groups that practiced tattooing. The context of modern militaries, gangs, and prisons provides an interpretative framework for the pre-modern tattoos. These two eras, the modern and the pre-modern, are connected through environments that are male-dominated and have a high potential for violence. Tattoos allow messages of mutual membership to be conveyed visually and permanently. They also serve as rites of passage that create strong bonds with fellow initiates. This rite of passage function of tattoos allows for trust and cooperative teamwork, even with people socially distant within the same group. In violent and unstable environments, visual identification of friend versus foe is often the difference between life and death. Ancient tattoos could have been used as a rite of passage and an indication of group membership in violent and masculine environments.
8
8:30-8:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Markov Chains: An Application for Todays College Students Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Elizabeth Allers 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk I am investigating Markov chains for my senior project in mathematics. I plan to study basic, general, and absorbing Markov chains. I will employ several different books that deal with Markov chains and mathematical modeling. The fundamental principle for Markov chains is the idea of independence of the future from the past if the present is known. In other words, one can determine the future regardless of the past if we have proper information for the present. My presentation will cover the most basic of the Markov chains, a two-state chain. An example of this would be: if you know how many people live in the city and the suburbs, you can use percentages to determine the population of each in years or decades to come, regardless of their previous populations.
9
8:30-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium The Milford Project Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting
10
29
Presenter: Jayne Bolt 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman | Co-presenter(s): , Kaitlynn Ellis 12, Daniel Flynn 12, Zachary Hollinger 12, John Pezzullo 12, Jill Rotella 12, Jordan Spirou 12, Daniel Valliere 12 The best way to learn is to do. The members of the spring 2012 Contemporary Issues in Accounting course, the accounting majors capstone, embraced that philosophy when they submitted an Accounting Information System Recording and Reporting Project proposal to the Milford, NY Town Board. The project would convert the towns current manual information system to an electronic system and prepare the 2012 annual financial report. The proposal was unanimously accepted, with project results presented to the Town Board at its March 21, 2012 meeting. This presentation will share student reflections on the differences between a classroom case and an actual consulting engagement and the value of experiential learning. 8:30-8:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Impact of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria on Microbiota Restoration Discipline: Biology Presenter: Brittany LaVaute 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Mary E. Allen Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. However, bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics from mutations or by acquisition of genes from other organisms. The objective of this research project was to determine if antibiotic-resistant bacteria has an impact on microbiota restoration. Microbiota refers to the collective bacteria and other micro-organisms harbored by healthy individuals. Typically, there is a balance between potentially pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms. The goal of microbiota restoration is to restore the balance after it has been disturbed. Published scientific literature was gathered for a review of microbiota restoration and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Microbiota may be harmed by antibiotic treatment. If the bacteria causing disease develop resistance to antibiotics, it is more difficult to restore the microbial flora. Therefore, if antibiotics are needed to treat an infection and there are resistant strains of bacteria present, the microbial flora will not be reinstated as efficiently. The final conclusions demonstrate that the restoration of microbiota is necessary to help restore and maintain homeostasis in the body.
11
8:40-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Exploring the Ethics of Volunteerism as Outsiders: What I Have Learned About Myself, Volunteerism, and the Difficult Questions that Must Be Asked Discipline: Education Presenter: Anne Louise Wagner 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Elizabeth A. Bloom This presentation is a unique program that allows me to share my ideas, stories, and realizations based on my two recent volunteer experiences in a developing environment. I won the Emerson Scholarship to volunteer for the Mantay Center in Cusco, Peru during the summer of 2011. During January Term of 2012, I worked with Ghanaian volunteers of the Alliance for Youth Development organization based in Asebu, Ghana. While working with these two strong organizations, I was able to reflect on my own volunteer practices, to observe the practices of others, and to speak with the founding members of the organizations about their perceived roles in their communities as well as the roles of the foreign volunteers in relation to their overarching organizational goals. This presentation also enables me to begin a dialogue with the audience. I will extract my personal discoveries based on my experiences as an individual who volunteers as
12
30
a newcomer or outsider to the community. In addition, I hope that audience members will share their experiences, observations, and opinions in response to critical questions regarding the role of volunteers participating as outsiders. Pressing questions must be considered. For example, what is the correct balance, or is there a correct balance, between the donation of time versus financial support? Or, does the internal damage on the citizen caused by the lost relationships formed with the volunteer outweigh the possible growth and benefits from their temporary relationship? Together, I hope that we can begin to develop conclusions regarding the positive and negative effects of volunteering as outsiders. Perhaps we can begin to unravel a small piece of this knotted topic. Please bring your own opinions, stories, and questions. 8:40-8:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effects of Dietary Fructose on the Growth and Survival of Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells in Culture Discipline: Biology Presenter: Charlene Fleurinord 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Stanley K. Sessions A major goal of cancer research is to understand the factors that control the growth and survival of cancer cells. Certain kinds of cancer, such as pancreatic cancer, appear to show enhanced growth in the presence of fructose and also quickly evolve resistance to chemotherapy. This resistance appears to involve autophagy, in which cells express an array of genes that allow them to feed on their own organelles, especially mitochondria. The relationship between fructose and autophagy, however, has not been explored. The purpose of this experiment is to analyze cellular growth and autophagy in pancreatic cancer cells that have been grown in fructose in the presence or absence of a common chemotherapy drug. Human pancreatic cancer cells will be grown in the Corning Tissue Culture Facility at Hartwick College in either plain medium or medium enhanced with fructose in the presence or absence of fluorouracil. Cellular growth will be monitored in experimental and control dishes using a Coulter Cell Counter, and autophagy will be determined by using a commercial detection kit that utilizes a monoclonal antibody against autophagy-specific proteins. This experiment may contribute to an understanding of the effects of dietary fructose on the growth and survival of pancreatic cancer cells, which could eventually lead to improved treatments.
13
8:40-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Reading Raymond Carvers American Dream: Shedding Light on What Makes Us Recognizably Human Discipline: English and Education Presenter: Jherrett Maroney 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Robert H. Seguin The American writer Raymond Carver explored the social landscape of America by writing about life from the bottom. His interest lay in the lives of his broken down characters, who were from a place where, as Carver noted, ideas and ideals and peoples goals and visions simply perished. His America is dark, but his honesty is what truly captivates readers. In this presentation I explore an underexamined aspect of Carvers work: his analysis of the dreams and false hopes that American culture instills in working class citizens--the origins of Carvers dark America.
14
8:40-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Humes Double Relation of Ideas and Impressions
15
31
Discipline: Philosophy Presenter: Jordan Liz 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Stefanie A. Rocknak In Book II of the Treatise, Hume categorizes the passions in a manner parallel to his discourse of ideas and impressions in Book I. During the course of his discussion, Hume introduces the concept of the double relation of ideas of impressions to explain the mechanism by which intense emotions are developed within the body. Despite the enormous wealth of Hume scholarship, the double relation of ideas and impressions has received little attention. In 1980, R.W. Altmann wrote his Hume on Sympathy, where he provided a framework for understanding the relation. More recently, Amy Schmitter has contributed a different perspective. Comparatively, the latter is a better description than its predecessor is, however, a few modifications are still needed, given Humes vague description of bodily pains and pleasures. This paper will attempt to provide a thorough analysis of the double relation of ideas and impressions and the potential problems concerning the noted ambiguity. Specifically, Hume claims that pride is always the result of pleasure and that humility derives from pain. This, however, leads to a contradiction if bodily pains and pleasures are translated as physical pain and pleasure. For example, physical pain may result in pride given certain circumstances, such as protecting someone precious. 8:45-9 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium How Much are We Going to Earn After Ten Years? Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Qin Ouyang 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk I am investigating regression and correlation for my senior project. Regression analysis is a technique for modeling and analyzing several variables between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. It is widely used in predicting and forecasting. I will prove a number of theorems involving linear regression. Most of the time, in actual practice, we dont know the joint distribution of the random variables, therefore we need to use the method of least squares. I will focus on this topic. I will then to do the difference between normal regression analysis and normal correlation analysis. For the Showcase presentation I will use regression analysis to predict the average of how much we are going to earn after 10 years out of school.
16
8:55-9:10 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Prevalence of Streptococcus Lancefield Group C on the Hartwick College Campus Discipline: Biology Presenter: Sierra Ruff 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Mary E. Allen Streptococcus Lancefield Group C, Strep C, can cause sore throats in humans, although the bacteria may also colonize the skin, vagina, nose, and throat asymptomatically. Transmission is most common via direct contact with an infected human or non-human host. Local authorities (personal communication: Elizabeth Morley, RN, Director of Perrella Health Care Center of Hartwick College and Russell Grant, Director of Infection Control at A. O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, NY) have noted diagnoses of Strep C pharyngitis common enough among students at Hartwick College to suggest the bacteria is endemic to the community. This study looked for associations between student residence, student activities (i.e. teams, clubs) and occurrence of asymptomatic infection with Strep C. Particular focus was on residency in Leitzell Hall, which a 2010 study suggested was related to asymptomatic infection, and on members of the equestrian team, because horses are known reservoirs of the bacteria. In spring 2011, 248
17
32
student volunteers gave consent to have their throats swabbed and completed a short lifestyle survey. Bacteria from throat swabs were grown on sheep blood agar, and Streptococcus Lancefied Group C were detected by their ability to lyse red blood cells. Their identification was confirmed using a latex antibody agglutination test. Among student volunteers, 6.85% tested positive. Chisquare analyses and logistic regressions indicated no significant relationships with residence or the equestrian team. However, no prior diagnosis of Strep C pharyngitis was of particular interest (p=.034). Also suggestive was class year: juniors (p=.201), sophomores (p=.428) and first years (p=.329). 8:45-9:10 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Heart Regeneration in Notophthalmus viridescens: Where do the Stem Cells Come From? Discipline: Biology Presenter: Amanda Wilder 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Stanley K. Sessions, Dr. Andrew Piefer The purpose of this study was to investigate the origin of cardiomyocyte stem cells involved in the regeneration of heart tissue in Eastern newts (Notophthalmus viridescens). We tested the idea that new cardiomyocyte stem cells originate from the blood clot that forms at the site of injury. We used RT-PCR on RNA extracted from regenerating and non-regenerating newt heart tissue to analyze expression patterns of three cardiomyocyte stem cell specific genes known to be important in vertebrate heart development: crip2, fgf8, and nanog. We discuss the importance of our results in understanding the repair and regeneration in the heart tissue of vertebrates.
18
9-9:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium History of Mathematics Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Dustin Gratto 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk My senior capstone project will be on the history of mathematics. I plan to cover a long period of time starting from the period right after Euclid wrote his book Elements, and going right through the dead period of math and then finally into the 17th century. I plan to talk about the history of when things were developed and will select important theorems that were significant in math history. For the Showcase presentation I will not have time to present all the theorems, so I plan to address Napier and his invention of the logarithm. It is a very important development in math history because of how it helped solve so many future problems in calculus and other areas.
19
9-9:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Bodacious Bodice-Rippers: Feminine Desire and Feminist Intent in the Contemporary Romance Novel Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Kendra Shedina 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Susan J. Navarette Established as a popular literary form in the 18th-century, the romance novel enjoyed paradoxicallya renaissance in the early 1970s when the feminist movement was in full force. One might have thought that the genre would be rejected by women readers; however, romance novels provided an imaginative vehicle through which women could embrace their emerging sexual freedom and could imagine a type of fulfillment that came through sexual conquest. Romance novels were rediscovered, becoming a pop culture sensation and a fixture on every womans book shelf. Decades later, the romance novel is still relevant to todays culture. As women scale the
20
33
power ladder in the professional world, they hungrily devour stories in which women are portrayed as willingly assuming submissive sexual roles. Although the intellectual elite tend to view such novels as trashy and non-literary, romances are read by huge numbers of women; it is therefore important to understand the basis for their popularity and cultural relevance. One might argue that these novels empower women and most certainly appeal to women of all ages. By examining different romantic plots, we can plot the coordinates of the female fantasy. 9-9:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Labor Standards and Compliance Issues in a College Town Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Jordan Spirou 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman The Department of Labor sets employee wage and benefits standards for each state that must be followed strictly by all business owners. There are business owners who follow the laws of the Department of Labor to the fullest, and there are business owners who neglect to be in accordance with these laws. In reality, it is illegal to not be in accordance with these laws, and fraudulent activities can be committed by not being in full agreement with these laws. I will identify the opportunity that is presented to owners to commit fraudulent activities through research of these laws and surveys given to employees who have worked or are currently working in predominately cash businesses, such as bars and restaurants in downtown Oneonta. I will also explain the efforts and procedures of the Department of Labor to try to prevent the disregard of employment laws by business owners of bars and restaurants in downtown Oneonta.
21
9-9:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation A Flawed Republic: The Role of Parliamentary Government in Weimars Demise Discipline: Political Science and History Presenter: Rachel Rhodes 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Cherilyn M. Lacy In the aftermath of the political upheavals in the 19th and early 20th centuries, nations combined aspects of liberalism and conservatism to form what they hoped would be effective and stable governments. In the wake of World War I, the united German states formed a parliamentary government to create the German Weimar Republic. As the Weimar Republic spiraled into chaos in the late 1920s and early 1930s, many conservative politicians and intellectuals blamed the failure of democracy on the ineffectiveness of the parliamentary system. While it is true that the parliamentary system in Germany during the Weimar period undoubtedly contributed to the events leading up to the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich, can it be blamed wholly for the dissolution of German democracy in the Weimar era? The answer to this question remains extremely important, as nation building is still a concern in the international community, and new nations are often encouraged to implement democratic government systems, such as parliamentary government, despite their alleged failure in the past. This study will examine the factors contributing to the demise of the Weimar Republic and attempt to decipher the role that the parliamentary system played in its downfall.
22
9-9:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Modern Web Development using ASP 4 and C# 2010 Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Francis Drapalski 12
23
34
Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman, Ms. Susan R. Carbone Discussion will center on a Third Q & A Batman Symbol website that was developed and programmed in ASP.net 4 and Visual C# 2010. The website displays many of the things that can be done in the world of Web page development when you use all of the available tools. Interactive features of the site include the ability to comment on articles with responses and other ideas that help to facilitate conversation and discussion. Web development is a field in which creativity can flourish, and this site is an example of the possibilities that Internet development can provide. Features in progress include possible Facebook and Twitter integration, as well as the possible addition of a forum where users can discuss the gaming industry as they wish. 9-9:20 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading New Plays Day: The Family Drink Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Shannon Turnbull 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Marc E. Shaw Co-presenter(s): Leslie Bruce 14 | Additional Students: TBA
24
The Family Drink is a 10-minute play written by the presenter. New Plays Day is a collaborative effort by Professor Marc Shaws Intro to Playwrighting course to showcase Hartwicks talented playwrights and their wonderful works in progress, to help enhance the plays important features, and to allow our playwrights to hear their work and discover its many possibilities still to come. These playwrights have cast actors to read their scripts aloud in hopes of understanding the areas that still need to be worked on with the help of an audiences input. 9-9:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium Identifying Chemotaxis Protein-Protein Interactions in the Symbiotic Aquatic Bacterium Epulopiscium Sp. B Discipline: Chemistry Presenter: Julie Kessler 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Andrew Piefer The purpose of this project is to identify specific protein-protein interactions that occur during chemotaxis in the symbiotic aquatic bacterium Epulopiscium. Chemotaxis is the process by which cells respond to changes in their environment by triggering movement. This is comparable to how white blood cells migrate toward sites of infection. Several protein-protein interactions in Epulopiscium have been hypothesized based on protein sequence homology with chemotaxis proteins from other bacteria, though these interactions have never been experimentally confirmed. This project will test specific Epulopiscium chemotaxis protein-protein interactions through a two-part strategy (yeast-2-hybrid and GST pull-down assay) to confirm or refute hypothesized interactions and potentially identify Epulo proteins of unknown function. PCR was performed on genomic DNA from Epulo, and candidate regions of CheA and CheW orthologs were cloned to explore possible protein-protein interactions. Expected results will shed light on chemotaxis within this organism and further the interactome map of Epulo, which may help elucidate the symbiotic mechanism. This project was funded by a generous gift of the Freedmans to Hartwick College. 9-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Classroom Presentation United Nations Simulation - International Arms Trade Discipline: Political Science
26 35 25 u Freedman Prize winner
Presenter: Bryce Leary 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Amy Forster Rothbart | Co-presenter(s): Kayla Murphy 14, Jennifer Davis 13, Lauren Mausert 12, John Burns 14, Tyler Benjamin 12, Ronak Sharma 14, Robert Amberson 12, Jona Tapia 15, Laura Weig 13, Anna Boardman 14 | Additional Students: Shahzad Khan 12 A Model United Nations Simulation provides a small glimpse into the world of the United Nations. This showcase will examine the First Committee of the General Assembly, the Disarmament and International Security Committee. In this instance, observers will be able to see how the United Nations functions in its attempt to regulate the international arms trade. Students from the Model United Nations club will portray nations from all over the world as they attempt to stop illegal arms trading. We will also discuss the Model United Nations Conferences these students have attended throughout the year. 9-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation Lets Talk Hartwick: Assessment of High Impact Practices Discipline: Sociology Presenter: Kristen Stives 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Lori M. Collins-Hall, Dr. Johanna E. Mitchell Co-presenter(s): Peter Jackson 13, Abigail Wright 12, Michael Dittman 12, Joshua Morey 12, Katelynn Collins-Hall 12, Erin Doyle 13, Sarah Saggese 12, Jill Rotella 12, Jennifer Schoch 12 | Additional Students: Antonio Bell 12, Alison Ferraro 12, Brittany Morrissey 12, Laura Orentlicher 12, Christina Sorrentino 11 The presentation highlights the combined efforts of fall semesters quantitative work and spring semesters qualitative research. The fall capstone analyzed data from CIRP, NSSE, and FSSE. The findings from these analyses yielded several interesting results; the aim of the focus groups during spring semester is to further explore these findings. The focus groups will be centered on high impact practices and learning outcomes from students perspectives. Students from all class years and disciplines at Hartwick were invited to take part in this voluntary study. The focus groups were conducted over a three-week period in April with the analysis in May.
27
9:10-9:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Malnutrition in Southeast Asia: A Comparison of Mainland and Maritime Countries Discipline: Biology Presenter: Silvanna Esposito 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Allen R. Crooker, Jr. Malnutrition is one of the most debilitating diseases in the world, particularly in Southeast Asia, where 70% of malnourished children currently reside. To date, no singularly effective mechanism for eradicating or even diminishing malnutrition has been identified. It is necessary, therefore, to compare and contrast multiple countries in Southeast Asia to identify the causes and severity of malnutrition in this region, and to determine which methods to combat it have been the least and most effective. A literature review was conducted to examine malnutrition in three mainland and three maritime nations in Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand versus the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore. A general lack of knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as little knowledge concerning clean water or proper sanitation, were found to be the most important factors contributing to malnutrition, especially among children from birth to age 5. Surprisingly, however, Singapore had few or no instances of childhood malnutrition, primarily due to industrialization and a successful public healthcare program. If the governments of other nations could adopt programs similar to those established in Singapore, it would be possible to greatly reduce malnutrition levels around the world.
28
36
9:10-9:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Origin of Stem Cells in Heart Regeneration in Red-Spotted Newts Discipline: Biology Presenter: Jessica Rodriquez 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Stanley K. Sessions The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the origin of cardiomyocyte stem cells in the regenerated heart tissue of Red-Spotted Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens). After amputation of the ventricle, the heart begins to regenerate by forming a blood clot that is filled with dividing cells. We hypothesized that the cardiomyocyte stem cells may originate from the blood clot, which is formed by the circulating blood. We tested this hypothesis by transfusing BrdU-labeled blood from a donor newt to a recipient newt with a regenerating heart. Histology and anti-BrdU immunocytochemistry were used to look for labeled cells in the regenerated heart tissue. The presence of labeled differentiated cardiomyocytes in the regenerated tissues of the recipient newt would support our hypothesis, since the only source of labeled cells is donor blood.
29
9:15-9:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Investigating Game Theory and Human Decisions Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Gary Holeck 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk My project will investigate various areas of game theory. I will investigate games involving two or more people, and those which are considered non-zero sum games. Specifically, I plan on examining contradictions within games and how players often act irrationally and contradict optimal solutions. Another factor in this is human psychology. A common occurrence in games is for the players to act in a seemingly selfish or illogical way to try to gain an edge. A classic example of this is the prisoners dilemma. Other times both participants are forced into a decision out of fear of their opponents choice. My presentation will focus on games in which the players make paradoxical or self-destructive decisions. I will give examples of a simple game and more sophisticated game and present their mathematical solutions.
30
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation What a Strange Trip Its Been: The New Journalism of Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Wolfe Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Jessica Schwartz 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Thomas J. Travisano During the 1960s, Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Wolfe began writing nonfiction pieces identified as New Journalism, a groundbreaking new genre that mixed elements of nonfiction journalism with fiction techniques. With this more freeform style, these authors were able to write creative, innovative pieces exposing groups of American counterculture of the mid-20th century, most famously including the Hells Angels and Ken Keseys Merry Pranksters. Tom Wolfe would quickly become known as the father of New Journalism, while Hunter S. Thompson would leave the genre behind in favor of his own, more extreme style of Gonzo Journalism. He adopted his alter ego of Dr. Gonzo and began examining the darker, more cynical world of the American dream in works such as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Thompson became a writer who behaved like a rock star, and soon Dr. Gonzo emerged as one of the most radical figures of contemporary journalism, while Wolfe remained, in his later work, more connected to the mainstream.
31
37
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Implications of Little GAAP in the Accounting Profession Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Jayne Bolt 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman While publicly held companies use accounting to inform shareholders of financial information, private companies use financial information for internal control and management activities. Questions have arisen over the last several years about whether the same accounting principles should apply to public and private companies. You may have heard the phrase Big GAAP vs. Little GAAP. This Little GAAP contains differences in recognition, measurement, and disclosure requirements that would help financial statement users understand this information more easily. I will present the implications that will be created by such a double standard. I contend that the accounting profession would change forever, possibly driving professionals out of the business and discouraging the study of the discipline.
32
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Reading Sarah Frew Davidson: One Womans Story of Her Evangelical Rebirth Discipline: History Presenter: Sarah Bliss 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Sean M. Kelley Sarah Frew Davidson: One Womans Story of Her Evangelical Rebirth is about a wealthy plantation woman with strong religious convictions who believed in racial inequalities of the earthly but not heavenly realm. Primarily using Sarah Frew Davidsons journal as a source, this paper seeks to explain how one woman came to understandings about the people and events around her through religion. This paper also draws on secondary sources to place Davidsons situation in the context of the other female slave owners. During the Second Great Awakening, the evangelical movement that began in northeastern America spread to southern states. For slaveholders, the new religious movement did not always coincide with their practice of slave owning. Davidson lived on a large plantation belonging to her father when she experienced her religious rebirth. Davidson had to find ways to keep a balance between her familys slave ownership and her new evangelical faith. Religion greatly influenced the way Davidson lived her life and how she treated others, including slaves. Throughout her journal, Davidson struggled to make sense of the changing world around her by turning to her faith for answers. Her journal served as a way for her to reflect upon her behaviors and also allowed her to put into writing prayers she had for members of her community. She wanted to save not only her family, friends, and neighbors from eternal damnation, but also the slaves who worked for her. Her journal provides excellent examples of the emotional response provoked from evangelical followers.
33
9:20-9:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium The Internet Ran Out of Addresses, What Now? Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Adnan Abdulai 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman In the spring of 2011, the last of the available blocks of Internet addresses was given out. Most computers currently use a 32-bit Internet Protocol (IP) address, known as IPv4, to uniquely identify themselves and communicate with other computers and electronic devices on a network. As the global demand for more computing devices grows, IPv4 with its 32-bit address space cannot handle the increase. In anticipation of this occurrence, a new protocol, IPv6, which uses
34
38
128-bit addresses for an address space of 340 undecillion (or 3.4x10^38) addresses, has been in development since 1998. This project seeks to uncover the workings of this new protocol and discuss its features and the technology needed in its implementation to allow for the successful transfer to IPv6. 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Map Coloring Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Xinni Xie 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk I am investigating the four-color map theorem, which says that, given any separation of a plane into contiguous regions, producing a figure called a map, no more than four colors are required to color the regions of the map, so that no two adjacent regions have the same color. I will investigate the historical background of this theorem. In addition, I will also prove the five-color theorem. I intend to use graph theory, which states that the set of regions of a map can be represented more abstractly as an undirected graph that has a vertex for each region and an edge for every pair of regions that share a boundary segment. I will discuss how Guthrie first found we could use only four colors to color every map. I will also consider some people who tried to prove the four-color theorem but did not succeed, such as Kempe, Tait, Petersen and Heawood.
35
9:35-9:50 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Effects of Lithium on the Muscle Contractile Apparatus in Glycerinated Skeletal Muscle Fibers Discipline: Biology Presenter: Mark Blazek 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laura G. Malloy
36
This experiment attempts to advance the understanding of lithiums effects on skeletal muscle at the level of the muscle contractile apparatus. Lithium, a treatment for bipolar disorder for more than 60 years (Malhi and Tanious, 2011), causes muscle fatigue as a side effect (Ehrlich et al., 1984; Tarnopolsky et al., 1996). Research has been directed at lithiums neuromuscular interactions in both smooth muscle (Edbury et al., 1991) and skeletal muscle (Tarnopolsky et al., 1996; Abdel-Zaher, 2000), but no study has examined lithiums direct impact on the contractile apparatus. Previous studies have shown that the build-up of hydrogen ions can impact contractile function in glycerinated muscle (Cooke et al., 1988; Chase & Kushmerick, 1988). Like hydrogen, lithium is a monovalent cation, and thus, it is reasonable to ask the question: Does the lithium ion directly interfere with the contractile apparatus in glycerinated skeletal muscle? This experiment evaluates the isometric contractile force generated by glycerinated rabbit skeletal muscle in response to increasing concentrations of adenosine triphospate (ATP) in the presence and absence of lithium. Contractile force is measured using a myograph apparatus which consists of a force transducer to measure contracting muscle force, a translation stage to adjust muscle length, and a temperature controlled, oxygenated water bath to create a physiological environment for muscle function. Dose response curves are generated from force measurements which are compared using analysis of variance with repeated measures. The results of this experiment will advance the scientific understanding of lithiums relationship to the molecular mechanisms in skeletal muscle.
39
9:35-9:50 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Seasonal Cell Proliferation in Chemosensory Epithelium and Brain of the Eastern Newt, Notophthalmus viridescens Discipline: Biology Presenter: Nalisha Bascom 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Stanley K. Sessions For this project I plan to investigate the cellular changes in the chemosensory epithelium in the olfactory organ and other connecting nervous tissue specific to seasonal time periods for the Eastern (red-spotted) newt (Notophthalmus viridescens). Seasonal variation in cell proliferation in the olfactory organs is expected, based on the importance of the chemosensory epithelia during certain times of the year. Changes in cell proliferation will be analyzed using paraffin histology and Anti-BrdU immunocytochemistry. The result of this project could be helpful to future research on the neurophysiology of the Eastern newt and other related amphibians, with possible implications for broader questions. In particular, research on seasonal metaplasia in chemosensory epithelium of the Eastern newt could aid present research in human cancerous cells. 9:40-10 a.m. | Golisano Hal, Room 104 | Oral Presentation An Exercise in Gender Reversal and Neutrality in William Shakespeares Alls Well that Ends Well Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Anna Marfleet 15 | Mentor(s): Dr. Kim H. Noling This paper attempts to probe the relationship between Helena and Bertram in William Shakespeares Alls Well that Ends Well by proposing two mental exercises that would expose our preconceptions about gender and thereby afford a better understanding of these two characters. Even if typical gender roles of dominant male and subservient female do not fit Helena and Bertrams relationship, we still unconsciously apply them. Because of this, we see the rude yet not particularly fearsome Bertram as dominating Helena, and Helena, whom we expect to be inactive, as a pleasant surprise when she takes initiative to win Bertrams heart. However, what if a gender reversal is applied to their relationship? With Helena imagined as a man, and Bertram as a woman, they both play into their newly assigned gender stereotypes: Bertram takes no direct action against Helena, except fleeing, and Helena dominates him, first forcing marriage, then finding him when he tries to escape, then (as suggested by David McCandless) in essence raping him, only to then have Bertram subserviently accept her in the final scene. The second mental exercise that can help to better understand these characters is to imagine them in a gender-neutral production: with androgynous costumes, names, and pronouns. The problem now with Helena and Bertrams relationship is not our preconceived ideas about gender roles, but the imbalance of the relationship: simply put, Helena is forcing something upon Bertram that he neither needs nor desires, and Bertram has no way to escape his fate.
38
37
9:40-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Fraudsters: Is it Greed or a Psychological Problem? Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Kaitlynn Ellis 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman Fraudulent activity has become common in our world today. It can be seen everywhere, from television to magazines to the Internet. This research will examine why the fraudsters are
39
40
committing these acts. Is it greed or a psychological problem? This research project also analyzes fraudulent activity and the psychology behind the fraudsters. Furthermore, it will look at their history and what makes them tick. The fraudulent activity examined in this research project ranges from Madoffs Ponzi scheme to Enrons Smart Guys to twice-convicted felon Barry Minkow, the All-American Con Man. 9:40-10 a.m. | Golisano 301 | Oral Presentation Indolent Wandering Habits: 1824 and the Concept of Civilizing in the Chickasaw Agency Discipline: History Presenter: Kelly Fayton 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Sean M. Kelley This presentation examines the confusion behind the policies of the United States government regarding the attempts at civilizing Native Americans during Jacksonian America. While the official policy of the United States was to promote civilization of Native American tribes, the constant correspondence between the Chickasaw Agents and the Department of War clearly indicated that the agents all disagreed upon the nature of its civilizing mission. Their respective beliefs clashed, muddling their actual attempts at civilizing the Chickasaws. This paper is based on varying correspondence maintained between lead Chickasaw Agent Benjamin Smith, Secretary of War John C. Calhoun, sub-agent Reodolphus Malbone, and Reverend Thomas C. Stewart, the superintendent of the missionary school associated with the Chickasaw Agency. The primary sources used in this paper are the unpublished correspondence of the Chickasaw Agency from the National Archives.
40
9:40-10 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Programming Mobile Applications for Android Devices Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Vincent Chiuchiolo 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman Android is an operating system developed by Google that is utilized on many smartphone and tablet computers. Using the Java programming language and the Android Software Development Kit, this newly developed application provides several interfaces for a waiter and a bartender to communicate. On the waiters interface he or she can enter customer orders through an easy touch interface. Once the order and table number are supplied, the waiter can send the order to the bartender. The second interface is the bartenders interface, where he or she can view all incoming drink orders. Once the orders are completed, the bartender will press a button on the interface to notify the waiter. The goal of this project was to create an application that would allow the wait staff and bartender to communicate orders digitally to save time and possible confusion.
41
9:40-10 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading New Plays Day: The Fish and the Bird Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Leslie Bruce 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Marc E. Shaw | Co-presenter(s): Shannon Turnbull 14, Michael Easton 12 | Additional Students: Actors TBD New Plays Day is a collaborative effort by Marc Shaws Intro to Playwriting course to showcase Hartwicks talented playwrights and their wonderful works in progress, to help enhance the plays important features, and to allow our playwrights to hear their work and discover its many possibilities still to come. These playwrights have selected actors to read their scripts aloud, in
42
41
hopes of understanding the areas that still need to be worked on, with the help of an audiences input. 9:40-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium Determining Critical Opalescence of Binary Liquid Solutions Discipline: Chemistry Presenter: Catherine Weigel 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. John Dudek We used Vernier datalogging hardware and software to better understand the process of demixing and critical opalescence in binary solutions. These solutions were prepared at a constant total volume by varying the mole fractions of the components and then heating these solutions until one phase was observed. While the solutions cooled, an attenuated helium-neon laser was passed through these one-phase solutions to a Vernier light sensor. When the solution became opaque and the absorption dropped, critical opalescence was observed, and the critical demixing temperature for each solution was measured. The upper critical temperatures of several alcohol + hydrocarbon binary solutions were measured, and phase diagrams were generated for the binary solution system, based on measurements from solutions of differing mole fraction. Theory was then used to calculate the activity coefficient of the mixture at the critical opalescence point for each mixture.
43
9:45-10 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Hyperbolic Geometry Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Shengzhe Xing 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk
44
In my showcase presentation, I will discuss the area of triangles in hyperbolic geometry. First of all, I will introduce the history and basic idea of hyperbolic geometry. After this, I will use the area formula of triangles in Euclidean geometry to begin my topic. I will consider the question: 1/2 * base * height is the area of triangles in Euclidean geometry, does this formula work equally well in hyperbolic geometry? I will introduce and prove the formula of triangles for the area in hyperbolic geometry. Finally I will introduce how this formula works in our real lives. 9:50-10:05 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effects of the Acyclic Nucleoside Drug Cidofovir on Blood Vessel Growth Discipline: Biology Presenter: Courtney Cyr 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laura G. Malloy | Co-presenter(s): Ronald Russo 12 Acyclic nucleoside drugs such as Cidofovir have been found to inhibit the growth of tumors (Presta et al., 2002). The drugs inhibit the growth of tumors because they display the same shape as purines or pyrimidines, permitting them to inhibit DNA transcription, and thus tumor growth and cancer progression. Adenosine is responsible for causing a proliferation of blood vessels that mimics the growth of Hemangiomas, the benign blood vessel tumors that result from uncontrollable division of endothelial cells. Thus, adenosine inhibition suggests alternate explanation for the anti-tumor effects of cidofovir. This study explores the effects of cidofovir on adenosine-induced blood vessel growth. First, a dose response curve with six concentrations from 10-7M to 10-3M of Adenosine was established using the chick chorioallatoic model (CAM)
45
42
for blood vessel growth (Vargas et al. 2007). Fertilized eggs at four days incubation were opened to create a window on the CAM and incubated for four more days. Drugs were then applied to CAMs using surgifoam pellets and, four days following pellet placement, large and small blood vessels were counted along an intersecting circle 1 mm from the center of the pellet. A 100um ion exchange bead was placed next to each pellet as a reference scale. Cidofovir concentrations were added with the Adenosine concentration to determine if it would inhibit the growth of blood vessels. Blood vessel growth in response to adenosine was evaluated in the presences/absences of cidofovir using a paired T test. It is expected that cidofovir will depress adenosine-induced blood vessel growth. 9:50-10:05 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Localization of the Expression of PAB3 and PAB5 in Pollen Discipline: Biology Presenter: Devon Craft 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Douglas A. Hamilton Poly(A)-binding proteins (PABPs) have many functions important to transcription and posttranscriptional regulation. They are essential for life in plants. Among other roles, they modify mRNA at the end of transcription prior to mRNA leaving the nucleus, facilitate the addition of the poly(A) tail, and are involved in mRNA turnover and translational initiation. There are eight known PABPs in the Arabidopsis thaliana plant, two of which, PAB3 and PAB5, are known to be pollen-specific (expressed only in pollen). To further understand their expression pattern, we are working to localize the expression of PAB3 and PAB5 in the 3-celled pollen grain. We first attached a nuclear localizing signal (nls) and marker sequence (GUS) to our PAB genes, to send each gene to the nucleus of the pollen cell in which it is expressed and allow us to view this expression. This attachment was done by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). After successfully creating our PAB/nls/GUS inserts, we are working to complete gateway cloning to create binary vectors in order to undergo Agrobacterium-mediated transformation (Floral-Dip). We will be transferring our plasmid to Agrobacterium, taking advantage of the bacterias invasive properties to import our PAB/nls/GFP constructs into Arabidopsis. When complete, we will be able to observe in which pollen cell these genes are expressed.
46
10-10:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation The NCECA Experience On The Edge: Seattle 2012 Discipline: Art and Art History Presenter: Kim DeMartino 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Stephanie Rozene | Co-presenter(s): Samantha McFarland 12 This presentation will explore our experiences at the National Council on the Education of Ceramics Arts Conference (NCECA) On the Edge 2012. This year it was held in Seattle, WA. Seattle, as well as the entire Puget Sound region, is located in a unique geographical position; on the edge of the country and on the edge of the Pacific Rim. From this location on the edge, quite naturally, we have a broad perspective on objects, places and issues, and see great distances. We thrive on the intersection of old and new worlds. We respect distant and historic cultures: Asian, Pacific, Native American, and all of our neighbors in North America. Most of all, we appreciate how they have influenced our contemporary ceramic practices, and we will be sharing our perspective of how being on the edge influences our art making.
47
43
10-10:15 a.m. | Golisano, Room 203 | Oral Presentation A Summer in Slovakia: Eighty-day Internship at the Energy and Geoscience Institute in Bratislava, Slovakia Discipline: Geology and Environmental Sciences Presenter: Tyler Hall 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. David H. Griffing During the summer of 2011, I spent 80 days performing research at the Energy and Geoscience Institute (EGI), in Bratislava, Slovakia. I found this internship through a post on an online forum (reddit.com/r/geology) and applied for an Emerson International Internship Scholarship. After arriving in Bratislava, I began work on mapping sedimentation patterns in a specific region along the margins of the Central Atlantic Ocean. I used seismic data to determine the thickness of specific sedimentary beds, placed those thicknesses on a map, and used contour lines to show the magnitude of sedimentation in an area. This method shows the regions where the potential kerogen concentration is highest, and therefore, where drilling for oil and gas would be most beneficial. For my second project, I managed a database of zircon and apatite fission track data detailing the uplift associated with the break-up of Pangaea, also included in EGIs report. Throughout the internship, I learned how to use ArcGIS 10, Petrel 2011, CorelDraw X4, and the basics of seismic interpretation. It was hard to adjust to living completely on my own in a new country, but by the end of the 80 days, I learned the importance of independence and came back to Hartwick with a renewed view on American opportunity. 10-10:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Mathematical Investments of the Efficient Frontier Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Jayne Bolt 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk Harry Markowitz created the idea of an efficient frontier in the 1950s to reflect investment optimization. The efficient frontier is the line created by a risk-return graph on a given stock portfolio. Any portfolio hopes to lay on this efficient frontier, for that is where return is maximized for the level of risk chosen by the investor. Diversification in a stock portfolio is extremely important, for these securities must balance one another out. Extensive Excel spreadsheets are dedicated to the determination of an efficient frontier for any given portfolio. Excel is also used to help investors pick securities while striving to stay at the level of optimization. I intend to present some of the often overlooked mathematics of finance. It is mathematics that drives the investment market, and I propose to present some of the mathematics behind the calculation of the efficient frontier.
49
48
10-10:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Financial Fraud ... Here and Abroad Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: John Pezzullo 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman My research focuses on well-documented financial fraud in the United States as it compares to documented financial fraud on an international scale. The purpose is to uncover similarities based on a number of personal and broader factors ranging from age, education, and work relations of those involved to judicial systems and economic conditions within the country where the fraud took place. Most of the factors being researched were chosen to uncover trends in similarities
50
44
that would shed light on a deeper reason for so many people involving themselves in fraudulent activities. The fraud research time frame begins with the bursting Internet bubble and continues to financial frauds of today. 10-10:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation Martin Luther as a Teacher of Matters of the Home: Hypocritical or Genuine? Discipline: History Presenter: Rejoice Scherry 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peter G. Wallace | Co-presenter(s): Danielle George 14 The love story of Martin Luther and his wife Katherine Von Bora represents the journey of a man to discover lifes possibilities. The story began with a monk who cowered from the wrath of God, meditating in fear day and night. When he experienced new religious convictions, Martin Luthers discoveries yielded an examination of the institution of marriage, into which the men and women of the Church had formerly been forbidden to enter. He came to realize that marriage might be Gods will for his life, especially when a destitute young woman begged his assistance to escape her convent. One might think that the couple would simply agree to marry and enjoy life, which they did, but the reality of the story is not as easy as that. It took time for Martin Luther to come to love his wife and discover the joys of fatherhood. He and Katherine had to struggle to find their happiness and define their relationship. Dr. Luther studied the word of God to learn of mans governance over woman. Did Martin Luther easily employ his own ideas, or did he meet his match in the aristocratic Katherine and surrender?
51
10-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Mobile Security on the Android Platform Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Nathaniel Quinn 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman Smartphone and tablet devices proliferate the modern computer landscape, with 2011 marking the first time that these devices have outsold traditional computers in the marketplace. Realizing that the standard security solutions designed for desktop and laptop computers are not appropriate for mobile platforms, the presenter sought to examine how these smartphones and tablets protected themselves from different kinds of malicious software. The focus of this project was on the Google Android platform, since it is one of the more popular operating systems for mobile devices. Research examined the potential security threats and what can be done do to prevent such a thing from happening.
52
10:05-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effects of Adefovir on Adenosine-induced Blood Vessel Growth Discipline: Biology Presenter: Ronald Russo 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laura G. Malloy | Co-presenter(s): Courtney Cyr 12 The acyclic nucleoside Adefovir is prescribed to treat hepatitis B. The drugs belonging to this class of antivirals have also been found to inhibit tumor growth (Presta et al. 2002). It is thought that its inhibition of tumor growth results from obstruction of DNA transcription during cell division (Teodoro, Evans, & Green et al., 2007). Adenosine, a drug responsible for inducing cell proliferation, is used to mimic endothelial cell proliferation in benign blood vessel tumors. Both Adenosine and Adefovir share a purine group (NHS et al., 2006). The repression of Adenosine
53
45
offers a plausible alternative explanation for the effects of Adefovir on tumor growth. This study examines the effects of Adefovir on Adenosine-induced blood vessel growth (Vargas et al., 2007). Fertilized eggs were opened after four days incubation and, four days after that, surgifoam pellets containing Adenosine and/or Adefovir were placed on the chorioallantoic models or CAMs. A dose response curve was established using 10-7M to 10-3M of adenosine. Four days after the application of adenosine, blood vessels were counted. A 100m ion exchange bead was placed near each pellet as a scale reference. Adefovir and Adenosine concentrations were both applied to determine if Adefovir would inhibit the growth of blood vessels in the presence of Adenosine. A paired t-test was used to study the Adenosine-induced blood vessel growth in the presence and absence of Adefovir; it is thought that Adefovir will reduce adenosine-induced blood vessel growth on the CAM model. 10:05-10:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Localization of the Expression of Zm13 in Pollen Grains of Arabidopsis thaliana Using Green Fluorescent Protein Discipline: Biology Presenter: Andrew Kirkpatrick 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Douglas A. Hamilton Zm13 is a gene found in the plant species Zea mays. It is a pollen-specific gene that is activated late in pollen development, primarily after mitosis of the microspore. Though the actual function of the protein remains a mystery, the most prominent hypotheses regarding the primary function of the Zm13 protein predicts that the protein is somehow involved in pollen tube growth into the style. The primary focus of this experiment is to determine the function of the Zm13 protein. In this experiment, the Zm13 protein will be hybridized with a visual tag called Green Fluorescent Protein or GFP. The first step in this process was accomplished by inserting the gene sequence for the GFP in frame of the coding region for the Zm13 protein. The next step in the process is to take constructed sequence for the protein hybrid and attempt to ligate the desired sequence into the binary plasmid PCGN 1557. The ultimate objective of this experiment is to be able to integrate the constructed Zm13 gene sequence into a plant species by means of Agrobacteriummediated plant transformation and observe the gene expression and protein function of Zm13 in the plant itself.
54
10:15-10:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Ethical Implications in Biological Field Research Discipline: Biology Presenter: Katherine Hadden 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peter T. Fauth Ethical questioning should be a fundamental part of the design of every research study involving animals, but it should not stop there. At every stage of study, researchers must be aware that they may be causing harm to the study animal on a level that they cannot perceive. If researchers do not consider the ethical implications of their work, then they are not only doing harm to their research subjects, but they are also doing harm to the quality of science. In this presentation I will briefly describe research I conducted in Honduras, which was funded by the Emerson Foundation. I will lead an interactive discussion of the ethical implications of scientific field research using my Honduras experience as a case study.
55
46
10:15-10:30 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading Solo Performance: An Adaptation of Tennessee Williams Suddenly Last Summer Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Lauren Cipriano 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Malissa A. Kano-White Tennessee Williams is one of the most influential American playwrights of the twentieth century, and I believe it is vital for students of my generation to experience these important dramatic works in performance. Therefore, I will perform a dramatic adaption of Tennessee Williams play Suddenly Last Summer as a solo piece which explores the central role, Catherine. Williams female characters are strong yet fragile emotional time bombs waiting to go off. Part of Williams genius is that he was able to capture their inner beauty within this explosive fragility. My goal in performing Catherine will be to make the beautiful raw emotions of this complex Williams character come alive on stage in order to introduce the Hartwick audience to these richly significant works of dramatic writing. 10:15-10:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Transcending Eroticism: A History in Clay Discipline: Art and Art History Presenter: Chrstopher Spinozzi 14 | Mentor(s): Ms. Stephanie Rozene This presentation will be centered around the contention that works of erotic art are not simply intended as pornographic manifestations of a perverse mind; ultimately proving that the physical sex act portrayed in art is incidental to the implications. Furthermore, I will contend that erotic works are not specifically intended to arouse their audience. In arguing my point I will be taking a historical approach, by providing some notion of erotic pottery and its history. My aspiration is to allow one to see the basic developmental steps that helps one to fully grasp the genre with an open mind. The bulk of my research relies heavily on examples of Neolithic, Pre-Columbian and GrecoRoman pottery. I will mark the transcendence of the genre as it applies to modern works of erotic pottery, as well as where the line begins to blur in terms of the aesthetic and the pornographic. A complete bibliography of my research will be available upon request.
57
56
10:20-10:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Economy and Revenue Recognition in the Virtual World Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Daniel Valliere 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman I will explore the interaction between virtual fiscal units in Second Life and real world currency. I will investigate which systems track these interactions and how this revenue is recognized and reported to participants and interested third parties. This will lead to a broader understanding about the interactions between real and virtual economies when the two are allowed to coalesce. I expect to find that the information is captured via user face interaction and stored by the company in cache files, with recognition and reporting to be determined as the result of my research.
58
10:20-10:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation The Relationship Between Parents and Children During the Reformation Discipline: History Presenter: Danielle George 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peter G. Wallace | Co-presenter(s): Rejoice Scherry 13
59
47
Originally, scholars believed that during the Reformation, parents did not take interest in their children. In the 1960s, French psycho-historian Philippe Aries wrote a seminal essay on early modern child rearing. He argued that parents had very little attachment to their children. At the time, about one in four children died before the age of 10. Aries believed that parents were distant from their children because it was easier to limit psychological involvement than risk becoming attached to children who would most likely die. Children were also dressed as miniature adults and were unable to act like children. Most advice literature stressed the importance of obedience, which made scholars following Aries believe that parents favored harsh corporal punishment over affection for their children. Finally, the use of wet nurses alienated children from the mothers. Aries model went uncontested until the 1970s, when historians began to uncover firsthand accounts containing complex images of early modern parent-child relationships. Scholars now believe that long before the 17th century parents developed strong attachments to their children. Many accounts show parents sitting at their ill childs bedside and grieving the death of their children. Parents spared no expense when it came to their childrens well-being and health. They even made toys and sang lullabies for their children. Based on a study of a diverse set of primary sources from diaries to guidebooks, this paper will lay out the complexities of early modern childrearing which resist simplification to any simple model such as Aries. 10:20-10:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Artificial IntelligenceNeural Networks Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Jaime Taboada 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch within computer science that is continuously evolving. This thesis explores what Artificial Intelligence is and what it implies for society in the future. With super computers like Watson winning at Jeopardy, it is hard not to worry and at the same time be excited for the potential that Artificial Intelligence can have in our lives. Will computer scientists manage a way to develop machine intelligence that surpasses human intelligence? If so, what role would humans have in the future? Being aware of how broad and complex a subject AI is, I chose to focus on a subfield within AI known as neural networks. With neural networks, computer scientists aim to recreate the same model within our brains by creating programs that mimic how our neurons interact when we think and make decisions.
60
10:20-11 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium Determination of the Kinetics of UV Color-changing Beads Discipline: Chemistry Presenter: Katie Lukens 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. John Dudek The activation of ultraviolet color-changing beads was determined by measuring the first order rate constant at a variety of different temperatures. The experiment used beads that change colors when present in ultraviolet radiation. Using a tungsten lamp and a spectrometer, the reflectance of the bead at a given temperature was measured over time. By fitting the reflectance versus time, the first order rate constant was determined. Then the activation energy was found by using the Arrhenius equation and rate constants at different temperatures.
61 62 u duFFy award winner
10:30-10:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation
48
The View Through My Lens Discipline: Art and Art History Presenter: Victoria Halsted 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Katharine A. Kreisher Everyone sees the world in a different way. Come take a look at the world in the view through my lens. I received the Duffy Family Ambassador Scholarship to embark on a trip abroad. During August 2011, I traveled to England, Ireland, Scotland, France, and Italy over 35 days. A slideshow of images will represent my entire trip, whereas key places will be represented by a single image. Highlights of the trip include London, Stonehenge, Dublin, Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Paris, Venice, and Rome. Hostels, planes, trains, automobiles, boats, and a lot of walking defined my experience. Without a set path, you never know what you will find. 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium The Theory of Games Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Nicole Besancon 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk Classical game theory is a branch of applied mathematics which involves players moving, betting, and strategizing simultaneously in a game. Game theory is a method of analyzing the decisionmaking process. Mathematical models are used to show the relationship between rational and strategic decision-makers. These models have many uses in economics and psychology. In this project, two-person, zero-sum games will be analyzed. These games are so called because the total losses and gains accumulated from a game will cancel each other out; that is to say that the winners gain or utility is balanced by the losing participants. This project will address randomized strategies within these zero-sum games, as well as strategic dominance. Expanding on two-person game theory, this research project will also address games with infinitely many players. One of the major problems used to explain this will be what is known as the Garbage, or Rubbish, game, which involves property owners and how they may choose to dump bags of garbage on another persons lawn. Another problem that will be addressed is the Drug Game, in which an inventor is looking for a pharmaceutical firm to manufacture his drug. The basic theory around the Garbage Game will be discussed to show the decision-making process in games with an infinite number of players.
63
10:30-10:45 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Reading Sarah: A Movement Monologue Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Samantha MacColl Garfinkel 15 | Mentor(s): Ms. Malissa A. Kano-White, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Treadwell | Additional Students: Jesse Elkins 15, Tyler Smith 15, and Emmanuella Brakye 11 Devised Theatre is a performance form that often defies definition because the creative process for each project is as unique as the artists involved. The dictionary definition of devised means: to form, plan or arrange in the mind; design or contrive, with the archaic definition of to suppose; imagine. All of these definitions apply to this movement-monologue titled Sarah, which was created through the collaborative work of the entire creative ensemble. Based on the original text monologue written by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Malissa Kano-White, Sarah is the amalgamation of my directorial vision, the creative talents of lead actor/dancer Emmanuella Brakye, the media images of recent wars and the falling of the Twin Towers, all set the sound of dancers bodies as they move through space.
49
64
10:30-11 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation What is the Value of Scientific Research in a Liberal Arts Undergraduate Education? Discipline: Biology Presenter: Aaron Griffings 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. David H. Griffing | Co-presenter(s): Jessica McCaffery 14, Grace Mele 14, Sheila Niedziela 13, Molly Snelling 14, Ethan Staats 13 Additional Students: Tyler Hall 13, acting as panel moderator A collection of second-year S-STEM supported scholars (Griffing, McCaffery and Mele) and more established third-year students (Niedziela and Staats) reflect on their introduction to scientific research at Hartwick and discuss how opportunities for research have guided their understanding of science and career futures. In addition, a Theater Arts major (Snelling) relates how she became involved with a program to incorporate human subjects and theatrical techniques in the training of nursing students, and discusses the value of cross-disciplinary study. Subjects to be covered include learning laboratory techniques firsthand, the learning experiences related to writing research proposals, working with faculty mentors, as well as cultivating an open-mind and alternative viewpoints.
65
10:30 a.m.-noon | Golisano Hall, Room 103 | Classroom Presentation Political Science Department Student Research Conference: Understanding War in the 21st Century Discipline: Political Science Presenter: Shane McHugh 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laurel E. Elder | Co-presenter(s): Brooke Ritchey 13, Tyler Machia 12, David Osokow 12 First Presenter: Shane McHugh 12 The Call of Duty: Justifying Modern Warfare and Terrorism. Just War Theory is a longstanding school of political thought that addresses the justification and righteousness of war. McHughs research examines the tension between Just War Theory and modern warfare and terrorism. Discussant: Brooke Ritchey 13 will offer analysis and commentary. Second Presenter: Tyler Machia 12 The Dogs of War: Private Military Contracting in the 21st Century. A significant portion of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been put in the hands of private contractors rather than the U.S. military. Machias research analyzes the role of private military contractors in 21st century wars and explores if private military contracting can be a costeffective policy tool for the United States and, if so, under what circumstances. Discussant: David Osokow 12 will offer analysis and commentary.
66
10:40-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Gender Issues in Accounting Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Jill Rotella 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman
67
I will present on gender issues in the accounting industry and relate them to those in other industries. Gender issues in the workplace typically include advancement potential (i.e., the glass ceiling), the number of women vs. men in the workplace, and the compensation offered to and accepted by women vs. men. I will discuss the presence, frequency, and recognition of these issues in our society, focusing on their effects on the accounting industry. I will also discuss other issues that dont necessarily happen in the workplace, such as additional benefits and the ability to balance a home and work life.
50
10:40-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Rum Men: The Life and Work of New England Sailors in Long Distance Trade During the Colonial Era Discipline: History Presenter: Molly Sloan 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Sean M. Kelley This paper uses two slave ship logs to interpret and analyze the life of slave trade sailors. The primary document comes from a ship based out of Newport, RI, and is from 1773-1775. It was written by Isaac Carr, who was a mate under John Allen, and then James Nixon, for the first two voyages, then became the captain for the last. The supplementary slave ship log was based out of New London, CT, and chronicles voyages from 1757-1758. Its author is uncertain, but the best guess is a man named Sam Gould. He was a sailor first under the Captain John Easton, then Alexander Urqhart, and on the last leg of his log he was sailing under Captain William Tailor. The paper will argue that New England slave trade sailors, referred to as Rum Men, could be successful in the trade only if they possessed the technical know-how of navigation and sailing, personal connections, intimate knowledge of markets, and an overall toughness that was distinct to this branch of trade. To support this thesis, evidence from the primary source documents are matched up to specific aspects of being a slave trade sailor.
68
10:40-11 a.m. | Johnstone, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Classic Game Development Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Justin Sikora 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman As a tribute to classic video games, I have created a classic-style video game with a few modern gaming features. The game was written in ActionScript 2.0 and illustrated in Adobe Flash CS5. The game features the player moving through levels and defeating enemies as the story progresses. Throughout the game the player will have opportunities to upgrade her/his skills to help with the increasing difficulty of the progressing levels.
69
10:45-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation A Sociological Examination of the Safe Space at the Oneonta Teen Center Discipline: Sociology Presenter: Carrie Gauthier 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Cecelia C. Walsh-Russo | Co-presenter(s): Tasha Bradt 13 For this presentation, we plan to first overview our work with the Oneonta Teen Center (OTC) and describe our process of creating a group focused on teen girls. We will detail the surveys, discussion groups, activities and events that we hold while working with the girls. After the basis of the group has been established, we will discuss our findings regarding how focus groups such as these affect various aspects of the teenagers lives. This is likely to include; self-esteem, body image, academics, personal relationships with family and peers, and anything else that may come up during our time with the girls. Our personal observations will be supplemented with research and various literatures that we use throughout the internship to aid us in best assisting the teens. The main focus of our presentation will be the benefits that come from providing teen girls with safe spaces for them to share their issues and concerns and why it is important to do this. We will also discuss our future plans and hopes for the girls group at the OTC.
70
51
10:45-11 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Knot Theory and Rings Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Brian Heller 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk The scope of this research project is intended to make use of the theories of topology, specifically regarding the deformation of certain spaces under a constrained set of rules. By using knot theory to show the usefulness and intuitiveness of such deformations, a greater appreciation for the unification of mathematical fields may be understood. A look will be taken into a brief history of knots, followed by examples and applications of both knots and links. Particularly Brunnian links, a special type of link in which each member of the link must be present to keep from falling apart, will be discussed. Examples of specialized Brunnian links, called Borromean Rings, will be appraised in art, and applications in chemistry will be examined. A brief look will be taken at the restructuring of DNA and how this process may be modeled by knot theory.
71
11-11:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation Nakuru General Hospital: A Case Study for an Analysis of the Kenyan Healthcare System Discipline: Political Science Presenter: John Stuligross 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Matthew Voorhees The Kenyan Healthcare System is currently ranked 140/188, according to the World Health Organization. Struggles with corruption, lack of monetary and material resources, as well as the skyrocketing levels of poverty (up to 50% in the 2000 census) make it difficult for citizens to access reliable healthcare. Unfortunately, with poor infrastructure, including limited access to education, poor police protection, and uncontrolled traffic, the Kenyan healthcare system is not expected to dramatically improve any time soon. During a six-week internship at the Nakuru Provincial General Hospital in Nakuru, Kenya, not only did I practice hands-on medical care, including dressing burn wounds, giving IV medications, taking patient history, and even helping to deliver babies, I also had the opportunity to interview many locals, family members, children, and policy makers related to healthcare and infrastructure of Nakuru, Kenya. With my experience, I have only begun to understand the intricacies involved in improving a healthcare system. In order to improve healthcare in Kenya, the biggest changes that must be made are, from my perspective, not an improvement in the practice and execution of better diagnosis and treatment of patients in a hospital setting, but rather the many facets of infrastructure that both allow and prevent citizens living a healthy and safe lifestyle. My presentation will discuss several of the factors that affect the healthcare system, through examples personally witnessed while at the hospital and living with the people in Nakuru. Photos, stories, and audience-directed discussion will drive my presentation. 11-11:15 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Numbers of the Special Forms Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Ruth Kahn 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk Numbers of special forms will be discussed, including the perfect numbers, the Mersenne numbers and Mersenne primes, and the Fermat numbers. There will be theorems that will discuss and express the characteristics of the numbers of the special forms with their special equations. I will also focus on their extraordinary aspects when prime numbers occur in these types of
73
72
52
numbers of the special forms. There will be studies not only of primes in general, but also on the special cases that happen when these numbers are odd versus even. 11-11:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Classroom Presentation The Riverside Experience: A Collaborative Learning Experience Between Prospective Teachers and Third Grade Students Discipline: Education Presenter: Kalindi Naslund 15 | Mentor(s): Dr. Elizabeth A. Bloom | Co-presenter(s): Jayme Bentley 14, Nicole Murphy 15 This presentation will examine the educational and psychological principles and theories applicable to learning. We will especially focus on areas such as human growth and development, motivation and theories of learning and teaching, with an emphasis on the K-12 classroom. The Educational Psychology class provides a real-life experience in a classroom; the time spent in Mr. Ken Siders third grade class at Riverside Elementary School allows students to realize the effort and meticulous planning teaching requires, while simultaneously understanding the influence of developmental psychology in an elementary school environment.
74
11-11:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Technologys Effect on the Accounting Profession Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Daniel Flynn 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman Technologys role in the accounting profession has revolutionized practices that accountants have used for decades. While technology aids accounting firms by simplifying work and allowing for accountants to be more efficient, it has placed a downward pressure on employment of these individuals, because one person can now do as much work as a group of accountants previously could. This problem, along with the introduction of software allowing people to complete their own taxes, challenges firms that rely on charging their customers by the amount of billing hours they took to complete their clients statements. Since the efficiency of accountants has increased exponentially over the last few decades, it has become a dangerous situation in the accounting profession. The current billing systems used by accountants reward inefficiency while penalizing efficiency. As technology becomes more efficient, accountants will be forced to adapt to the newly changing business environment or implement billing procedures that allow for efficiency and productivity to reap larger rewards. My research will explore how firms and the profession have evolved to meet the needs of a technology rich society.
75
11-11:20 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Rumors and Riots: The 1857 Riot Between the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys Discipline: History Presenter: Jessica Schwartz 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Sean M. Kelley Using a notorious riot as a window onto the time, this paper examines tensions between Irish immigrants and nativists in antebellum New York. During the weekend of Independence Day in 1857, tensions between Irish immigrant gang The Dead Rabbits and American nativist gang The Bowery Boys culminated in a major riot in the Sixth Ward of Manhattan. It was later established that the main causes of this conflict stemmed from internal corruption of the Metropolitan Police which included clear favoritism towards The Bowery Boys, resulting in more arrests of members of The Dead Rabbits and an evident bias in the way the immigrant gang was treated by political
76
53
figures and law enforcement in the city of New York. Because of this a clash was imminent, and on the eve of July 4, 1857, the gangs collided in what would become a weekend-long riot that raged in the streets of Lower Manhattan, a district known for its violence and high concentration of Irish immigrants. It was later discovered that the heart of the conflict was not a petty argument of turf control, but rather Irish discontent for the new police force dominating the city. This riot would later appear to be a predecessor for the violence that would escalate in the 1860s in regards to nativism and the unfair treatment of the Irish in New York City in the mid-nineteenth century. 11-11:20 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Computer and Information Science Symposium Implementation of Encryption Algorithms Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Diana Acker 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman This project was an attempt to utilize computer-programming skills to implement popular encryption algorithms. I researched and created programs based on several different varieties of algorithms, and decided to write the programs utilizing an additive encryption algorithm and the Vigenre Square algorithm. The programs take a text file and transform the text into Cipher text so it is unreadable without the correct algorithm to convert it back. The programs also provide the required information to convert the text back through a decryption process. I then attempted to create a program that decrypts a Vigenre Square encrypted message without the proper decryption key by using code-breaking techniques. Finally, I attempted to put the first program (the additive cipher) on the cloud using force.com. Force.com is a platform that uses a language called Apex to build applications and websites on the cloud. The cloud allows users, and especially companies, to run their software from offsite servers using an Internet connection rather than onsite servers. Programs written on the cloud can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection. Companies are beginning to integrate their software to the cloud to limit expenses on IT departments. As jobs become available utilizing programming applications based off the cloud, learning to write programs based on the force.com platform could prove to be largely beneficial.
77
11-11:30 a.m. | Yager Hall, Slade Theatre | Classroom Presentation Why is Music Beautiful? The Physics of Music Discipline: Music and Physics Presenter: Kyle Murray 15 | Mentor(s): Dr. Jason L. Curley Why does music sound the way it does? How do sounds seem consonant and dissonant to our ears? How does nature have so many intricate nuances that fit together perfectly? Physics explains everything through frequencies, harmonics, and mathematical relationships. Dating back to Greek philosophy, physics and music have been fundamentally connected. Without math, music does not exist. Mathematics describes why sounds propagate to our ears, how different pitches sound with each other, and why instruments have unique tones and timbres. Physics explains how the different sounds are created and produced. Physics plays a very significant role in music that most people do not think about or understand. This showcase will break down the physics behind music to clearly explain how music is created, why a piano sounds like a piano, why instruments have difficulty playing in tune together, how nature plays an important role in music and harmonics, the relationships in pieces and songs, and the impression music has on human beings.
78 79
11-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Classroom Presentation Chemistry Senior Symposium
54
Investigations into Green Diels-Alder Reactions for the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory Discipline: Chemistry Presenter: Lisa Bass 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Mark S. Erickson As part of our work to green the traditional Diels-Alder reaction for the undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory curriculum, the diene cyclopentadiene, which is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC), was replaced with furfuryl alcohol, which is a less toxic and non-VOC diene. A series of dienophiles were reacted with furfuryl alcohol using aqueous and solventless reaction conditions. Furfuryl alcohol and the dienophole maleimide react rapidly at room temperature and atmospheric pressure to form the endo and exo isomers of 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4(hydroxymethyl)-4,7-epoxy-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione. Several other dienophiles surprisingly did not react with furfuryl alcohol. Experimental evidence suggests that the dienophile dimethyl acetlyenedicarboxylate reacts with furfuryl alcohol to give a Diels-Alder adduct. Under solventless conditions, the reaction gave a 35% yield. The products were characterized using H and C NMR spectroscopy. The reactions were monitored closely by TLC using 30% ethyl acetate and 70% hexane as the mobile solvent. 11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Head Start Policy and Effectiveness: How Head Start Funding and Policies can be Altered to Increase the Effectiveness of the Program Discipline: Sociology Presenter: Carrie Gauthier 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Reid M. Golden This project explores the inner workings of Head Start and how policy and funding can be changed so that the early intervention program works at its most effective level and is able to help the maximum number of people possible. It also looks into multiple reasons for why these changes should be made and how they benefit whole communities, not just those participating directly in the program. I have pulled in my personal experiences with the program and integrated what I learned at my internship with various sources that take an in-depth look at the funding and policies of Head Start. I will display my findings on a poster that outlines the most significant topics and will use these as jumping-off points to discuss my research and experience with those interested.
80
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation The Benefits of Acupuncture Discipline: Nursing and Spanish Presenter: Megan Lefeber 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Esperanza V. Roncero Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine that is practiced around the world today. This presentation will share the foundation and basic principles of acupuncture that I have learned while shadowing an acupuncturist this past J Term. The journal I kept to document the vast amount of information I learned every day, as well as my experience as a whole as an observer and a patient, will be presented. The journal details the practice of an acupuncturist that I shadowed who worked in the alternative medicine program offered to inpatient and outpatient oncology pediatric patients at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The hospital used acupuncture to successfully treat nausea, swelling, and post-surgery pain. Acupuncture has been shown to be safe and does not place patients at a higher risk for infection. As a nursing major, I have always focused on the traditional Western form of medicine. After this experience, I will strongly recommend acupuncture to my patients as a reliable and effective form of alternative medicine. I ultimately wish to share my experiences in hopes that others will realize the benefits that acupuncture holds.
81 55
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Amphibian Surveys in Cusuco National Park, Honduras Discipline: ISP Presenter: Emily Lisborg 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Brian E. Hagenbuch Last summer I traveled to Cusuco National Park in northwestern Honduras with Operation Wallacea, an organization that conducts biodiversity surveys throughout the park. Cusuco Park is located near the border of Guatemala and is home to six endemic species of amphibians and more than 250 species of birds. The park has two core habitat zones that are threatened by recent encroachment for cattle grazing, resulting in deforestation and species loss. I surveyed amphibian populations in three distinct habitat types; montagne dwarf habitat, cloud forest, and lowland epiphyte woodlands. Results from surveys are compiled to form a satellite image used in tracking changes in species composition for the purpose of establishing an overall assessment of the park. Special focus on amphibian populations is necessary as chytrid fungus, which is lethal to many frog, toad, and salamander species, has been found in the area during recent years. Surveying included swabbing of these frogs in hopes of finding some corollary between habitat type and rate or prevalence of infection. The project is ongoing, but the main discovery is that the infected skin type is found only in the dermis layer comprising mouth tissue of tadpoles, explaining why most infected pre-metamorphose do not experience the same devastation as adults (which possess much higher quantities of susceptive tissue). This information is important in creating a more complete understanding of the fungus so that conservation methods may be carried out more effectively in the future.
82
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Burnout in Nursing Students Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Jordan Nichols 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer Burnout among nurses has become an important topic in recent research. However, burnout in nursing students is also extremely prevalent and warrants research as well. Nursing students are the future of nursing, and high attrition rates in nursing programs negatively impacts the nursing profession, as well as the nursing shortage the profession is currently experiencing. A review was conducted on pertinent literature to find out if stress and burnout were prevalent in nursing programs and which are the most effective interventions to prevent or reduce stress and burnout among nursing students. Ten research articles were analyzed as part of the review. The results of these research articles were synthesized with interviews with a dean of a nursing program as well as two nursing students. The research and interviews revealed that stress and burnout do exist for nursing students and can be the cause of dropout rates in nursing programs. In addition, several interventions found a short-term decrease in stress and burnout, but none revealed a long-term decrease. More research is needed on the long-term effects of stress interventions. An educational counseling program was developed to be implemented in baccalaureate nursing programs in the hopes of decreasing stress and burnout among nursing students and retaining as many students as possible.
83
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Recuerdos de mis Estudios en el Extranjero, en Granada, Espana Discipline: Spanish Presenter: Lia G. Roberts 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Esperanza V. Roncero As a sophomore, from January to May 2011, I spent a semester abroad in Granada, Spain. Last
84
56
summer, I created PowerPoint presentations of various activities and places I experienced during my time abroad, including the various excursions on which I went, the people I met, and my Spanish host family, with whom I lived with for five months in Granada. I will present photographs as an electronic poster and discuss my study abroad experience to help others learn what it is like to live and study abroad in a foreign country. I will discuss the benefits of studying abroad such as learning a new language, improving speaking skills in a foreign language, and improving self-confidence. I will highlight challenges faced while being abroad such as homesickness, time difference, and miscommunication. 11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation Oneonta Housing Initiative Discipline: Economics Presenter: Martina Shorkey 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laurence J. Malone The Oneonta Housing Task Force is involved in investigating strategies to solve vacancy, senior housing, non-student and student rentals, housing above Main St. businesses, and affordable housing issues. My job is to find data on these topics and relay them back to the sub-groups to discuss with members of the communities. This information will help the city decide what policies they would like to use to improve, based on what the people of the city feel is important.
85
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Poster Presentation A Recycling Pilot Study at Hartwick College Discipline: Environmental Chemistry Presenter: Catherine Winters 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Brian E. Hagenbuch, Mr. Dan Morse Although Hartwick College promotes recycling, campus-wide recycling rates and the lack of accessibility to recycling bins have hindered our progress. This pilot study used the Admissions offices to determine if increasing accessibility to recycling would increase overall department recycling rates. During J-term, discussions with office staff were used to determine individual recycling habits, barriers to recycling, and how those barriers could be removed. Baseline data of recycling rates were also collected. The entire department then switched over to mainly recycling bins and fewer trash cans. Data were collected to determine recycling rates with the new setup, follow-up interviews were conducted, and surveys were sent out to the entire college community to receive more feedback about recycling. The project successfully increased awareness, visibility, and accessibility to recycling. Recycling rates in the Admissions offices increased by 85% as compared to before the project and became 75% better than the campus average. With the new system, the majority of admissions staff and Blue Key student workers felt recycling was more convenient, and they had a better understanding of zero-sort recycling. The method of adjusting the ratio of bins on campus to favor recycling was successful on a small scale in the Admissions offices and could be successfully expanded to the entire campus. Members of the Hartwick community want to recycle, they just need more information and more opportunity.
86
11 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Foyer 2 | Table Talk An Irish Experience Discipline: Sociology Presenter: Audrey Strong 14 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Nancy C. Boulin-Golden There is a great difference between the educational systems of the United States and Ireland. Irish students tend to have a less rigorous workload, while remaining competitive within the major. At the National University of Galway, I learned that the class size is a bit larger than those
87
57
at Hartwick, in that each student is more like a number than an individual. The student must be in the top 30 percent to continue on in the major after the first year. Being active in sports is a huge part of the college life at Galway University, where the social life seems to take precedence over academics. Trinity College in Dublin is quite different from Hartwickmore majors, more people, more competitive sports. Come listen to the similarities and differences about the collegelevel Irish education system and higher education in the United States. 11:10-11:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Is Exercise-Induced Colic a Consequence of Dehydration? Discipline: Biology Presenter: Sarah Goyer 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laura G. Malloy The causes of equine colic are not well understood, but have been loosely associated with variables such as overeating, cribbing, a sudden change in diet, a heavy meal before work, and feeding or watering before proper cooling after work (Wittington, 2001). These parameters may alter the way that material moves through the digestive tract, thus placing the animal at a higher risk for colic. The term colic can refer to any gastrointestinal conditions which cause pain, but the most common forms of colic are often related to colonic disturbance. Some forms of equine colic can prove fatal (Peak, 2012). My literature review shows that water deprivation may contribute to impactions (Wittington, 2001). Impaction of the cecum and colon is common and results from the ingestion of poorly digestible material. This, coupled with inadequate water intake or exercise, will predispose horses to impaction (Fombelle et al, 1999) which may lead to colic. Thus, my goal is to determine the relationship between dehydration and colic. For this reason I chose to conduct an epidemiological study directed at horse owners, including assessment of the animals care that could evaluate the correlation between dehydration and colic. I was able to obtain information on 47 horses, 35 males and 15 females. Twelve of the 47 horses experienced colic. I will use nonparametric statistics to identify correlations in this data set to validate my hypothesis that exerciseinduced dehydration is linked to equine colic.
88
11:10-11:25 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Hemoglobin Deficiency and its Effect on Cognitive Function Discipline: Biology Presenter: Christopher Sime 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Mark L. Kuhlmann Cognitive function is an important part of a persons everyday life. A major cause of decrease in cognitive function is a deficiency in hemoglobin. Hemoglobin deficiency affects up to 23% of the worlds population (World Health Organization, 2006) from a variety of causes. Increasing amounts of malnutrition and starvation, along with genetic predisposition, changes in pH balance, and changes in living conditions have driven up the amount of hemoglobin-related sickness. Hemoglobin deficiency decreases the circulatory systems oxygen transport capability. These new conditions have decreased the effectiveness of hemoglobin, which may result in a change in cognitive function. This paper explores current and past research into how such a drastic decrease in hemoglobin affinity conditions can affect the cognitive function of humans. I will review studies of the cognitive function of patients with artificially lowered hemoglobin content, which examines effects on human subjects of different ages and environments. Finally, the review covers possible solutions to reverse and prevent a decrease in cognitive function.
89
58
11:15-11:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Small Island Sustainability Discipline: Economics Presenter: Tanae Adderley 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Carlena K. Ficano On the Caribbean island of Barbados, the need for alternative methods of development is imperative. The small size of the country magnifies the effects of coastal degradation and global warming, and there is an obvious dependence on the tourism industry that compounds these issues. This project analyzes the environmental and economic impact of the tourism industry on the island. In my analysis, I examine past, present, and proposed future policies related to the sustainable development of the country and its tourism industry. Specifically, I examine both diversification of the tourism product and diversification of the economy more broadly as possible solutions to promote sustainable development. The waste management/recycling industry and the solar energy industry are the alternative industries discussed in the project. This project was supported though a Duffy Research Scholarship from Hartwick College during summer 2011. I acknowledge and thank the College for its support. 11:15-11:30 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Cryptology Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Dan Brainard 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk My project will take a deeper look into the processes and techniques used in cryptology, which is the study of codes, or the art of writing and solving them. Polyalphabetic and polygraphic substitution ciphers will be broken down and discussed. Also, I will prove some of the theorems used in these ciphers. Additionally, my project will include the proof of the RSA Algorithm. For this presentation, I will give a demo of the RSA algorithm, as well as a brief description of the Vigenre Square and its use to code and decode messages.
91
90
11:20-11:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Accounting Symposium Cloud Computing and its Effects on the Field of Public Accounting Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Zachary Hollinger 12 | Mentor(s): Mrs. Priscilla Wightman The field of public accounting has changed significantly with the introduction of the computer and the many applications that have followed. I believe the next major technological shift in the business world is the innovation known as cloud computing. The cloud is composed of many third-party services which allow online storage of large amounts of data along with the ability to access stored information from anywhere with Internet capabilities. This new ability has the potential to increase efficiency and data collaboration immensely. However, there is concern for the security of information within the cloud and its ability to properly authorize users on the system without loss of or unpermitted access to client information. I will investigate the implications of using a system that allows mobile access to sensitive data and the impact it will have on the accounting profession as firms make the switch to real-time mobile data access for their employees.
92
11:20-11:40 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation The Ladys Reformation: Anne Boleyn and Reformation England Discipline: History
93 59
Presenter: Danielle Alesi 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peter G. Wallace Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I, was by far the most influential queen consort England has ever had. This is due mostly to her substantial influence on and furthering of the Protestant Reformation that affected and altered England so drastically throughout the 16th century. My research has led me to conclude that Boleyn was a key player in, if not the sole catalyst of, the English Reformation. According to historian Maria Dowling, Boleyn was regarded as a reformer by her own servants and associates and, in both her private life and public policy, she was a fervent and committed evangelical. Another historian and champion of Boleyn and her effect on the reformation is Eric Ives, who claims that she played a major part in pushing Henry into asserting his headship of the church. Even Eustace Chapuys, the Imperial ambassador for the emperor at King Henrys court and one of Boleyns greatest enemies and critics provides substantial evidence that Boleyn was a prominent reformist and the leading cause of the reformation. Whether or not Boleyn was a true evangelical may never be known; however, a large range of evidence from the people that knew her and had daily interactions with her leads us to believe she most likely was. Although, even if she were not truly an evangelical at heart, my essay will show how her actions and the events she caused still sparked and furthered the reformation and changed the course of history. 11:20-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Oral Presentation Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in African American Women Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Nanica Galette 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of African American women. Cardiovascular disease is preventable and controllable with physical activity and diet modifications. A literature review was conducted to find the best research-based evidence of the causes and treatment of cardiovascular disease in African American women. Ten research studies were analyzed to determine interventions that can be held to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease in African American women. The research revealed that women are at high risk because of their lack of awareness. The research also revealed that faith-based interventions are effective in changing the perception of African American women at risk. Nurses need to create informational programs to teach African American women about physical activity and diet that are usable in faith-based organizations. More research needs to be conducted regarding how to get African American women to modify their lifestyles so that they are no longer at risk. In conclusion, nurses should implement programs throughout communities to educate African American women about cardiovascular disease and how it affects them.
94
11:25-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Effect of Postural Position on Respiratory Flow and Ventilation While Treading Water Discipline: Biology Presenter: Allyssa Analytis 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laura G. Malloy When submerged in water, operation of the bodys respiratory system changes since there is additional pressure on the chest from the weight of the water. Further, treading water, or egg beater, can affect the respiratory system because bending of the neck and trachea can modify the resistance in the respiratory passages (Pendergast and Lundgren, 2009). These observations lead to the hypothesis that postural changes during swimming alter energetic demands of exercise.
95 60
In compliance with Hartwick College IRB requirements, 10 female water polo players who are active on the Hartwick womens water polo team offered their informed consent and participated in the study. Oxygen consumption, airway flow, tidal volume, and respiratory rate were measured in two different positions: upright and prone, using a respirometer and gas analyzer (GA-300 CO2/O2) at two different intensities. Heart rate was measured using a pulse plethysmograph in order to keep these exercise intensities consistent. Mean oxygen consumption and all respiratory measurements were evaluated using a paired t-test. Expected results from all participants are that ventilation is greater and oxygen consumption lower in the upright position. The data so far show a consistent trend toward increased tidal volume and lower respiratory rate in the upright position than in the prone position. If these observations are confirmed by analysis, I will conclude that body position definitely has a large role on the work of respiration due to water pressure. 11:25-11:40 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Competition for Shelter Between a Native and an Invasive Crayfish Discipline: Biology Presenter: Michael Phillips 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Mark L. Kuhlmann One hypothesis for why introduced species are able to successfully invade and replace native species is superiority in resource competition. This experiment was designed to test whether an invasive species of crayfish, Orconectes rusticus (rusty crayfish) is a better competitor for shelter than a native species, Cambarus bartonii. I collected specimens of both species in the early fall from creeks surrounding Oneonta, New York. For the experiment, I placed one crayfish of each species in a plastic bin with a single shelter and checked throughout the day which species, if any, was occupying the shelter. If a crayfish was in the shelter, it was deemed the winner and was removed from the bin. The loser crayfish had 36 hours to occupy the shelter. If the crayfish was not observed in the shelter, the trial was discarded. In 85% of the successful trials, the rusty crayfish inhabited the shelter. Therefore, compared to Cambarus bartonii, the rusty crayfish is a better shelter competitor.
96
11:30-11:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Biodiversity Monitoring in a Honduran Cloud Forest Discipline: Biology Presenter: Ethan Staats 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. David H. Griffing | Co-presenter(s): Michael Itgen 13 During July and August, 2011, I traveled to Cusuco National Park in Honduras with Operation Wallacea, an entirely participant-funded organization which monitors biodiversity throughout the worlds tropics. The park, primarily tropical pre-montane, montane, and mountain-dwarf forest, is threatened by deforestation and is home to a high density of endemic and endangered animals and plants. Cusuco National Park represents a potential source of ecotourism income for the impoverished rural area surrounding the park and for the country; however, it has not been thoroughly evaluated for its endemism and potential to be sustainably harvested for fuel, building, and food resources. Operation Wallaceas purpose in the park is to conduct these evaluations and hopefully save the park from agricultural clearing. I spent 28 days in the park, participating in biodiversity monitoring studies alongside professional field biologists. I worked on projects involving: (1) long-term monitoring of the prevalence and spread of chytridomycosis (an infectious disease killing amphibians across the world) in Cusuco amphibians, (2) monitoring female response to extra-group calling activity in mantled howler monkeys, and (3) surveying and cataloging Cusuco arachnid species. The findings of Operation Wallaceas Cusuco National
97
61
Park expedition have contributed a great deal of knowledge on the nature and management of chytridomycosis, on the behavior of mantled howler monkeys, and discovered new and rediscovered presumed-extinct species of arachnids (as well as other groups of both plants and animals). As an aspiring tropical field biologist, first-hand field experience side by side with professional biologists was tremendous and invaluable to me. 11:30-11:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium The Journey to the Discovery of Calculus Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Andrew McCarthy 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk For my senior capstone I investigate the history of calculus. I review the works of Archimedes, Newton, Leibniz, Descartes, and whoever else contributed to this great discovery. Along the way, I will discuss some derivatives, proving trigonometric functions, linear Diophantine equations, and the basics of calculus through some other neat theorems. The sources I use are Mathematics Magazine: Volume 56, Sept. 83, and The College Mathematics Journal, Volume 18, Nov. 87. For this presentation, I will consider some things involving trigonometric functions.
98
11:40-11:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium The Thermal Effects of Equine Protective Sports Boots on the Equine Cranial Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon in Standardbred Racehorses Discipline: Biology Presenter: Blair Snively 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laura G. Malloy Controversy exists in the equine community regarding the safety of sports boots (Bryant, J.O., 2009) because boots may elevate limb temperatures; elevation of fibroblast cells in vitro to 42.5 deg. C results in fibroblast death (Hall, 1988). Such temperatures can be achieved during intense exercise alone (Goodship and Wilson, 1994). This study was undertaken to determine the effects of equine protective sports boots on the surface temperature of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) in the cranial limbs of Standardbred racehorses. I monitored five Standardbred geldings both booted and un-booted at rest, walk, and after moderate exercise, and recorded their temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR). Although final statistical analyses are not complete, preliminary t-tests show significant increases in the booted tendon temperature at all phases of exercise. When surface temperature measurements were corrected to tendon core temperature (using Goodship and Wilsons model), the highest temperatures ranged from 42.9 deg. C to 44.9 deg. C. Additionally, it appears that during exercise, the temperature of the right booted tendon increases more than the left. It is possible that this tendency is a result of stress placed on the right limb when exercising on an oval track in a counter-clockwise fashion. I also identified a trend of elevated TPR values in booted horses at rest, which may indicate a conditioned response of prerace anxiety upon boot application, since the individuals tested are only booted to race. If the final analyses support my initial findings, I will conclude that sports boots do indeed elevate tendon temperatures to potentially dangerous levels.
99
11:40 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Room 104 | Oral Presentation Theatrical Presentation and Edgar Allan Poe Discipline: English and Theatre Arts
100
62
Presenter: Lita Benson 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Malissa A. Kano-White, Dr. Thomas J. Travisano I will present the combined scholarly and creative research of my English and theatre arts thesis projects. For my English thesis this past J-term I researched the theatrical conventions utilized in Edgar Allan Poes short stories and poems. In particular, I looked at how Poe incorporated Shakespearean Melodrama and Greek Tragic forms, along with other theatrical influences in his work. I also examined how Poes own work has been brought to the stage. For my theatre arts thesis I created an original adaptation for the stage by writing, directing and designing Edgar Allan Poes The Raven presented in the Lab Theatre of Breese Hall on April 12-15, 2012. This presentation will demonstrate how the combined research of my English and Theatre Arts thesis projects culminated in this original creative work. 11:40-11:55 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Mass Determination of Seeds by Black-capped Chickadees Discipline: Biology Presenter: Adia Ferris 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peter T. Fauth Optimal foraging theory predicts that birds should make food decisions that maximize foraging benefits, such as calories consumed or nutrients acquired, or that minimize foraging costs, such as predation risk or time spent searching for food. Black-capped chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) take seeds from bird feeders and fly off with them to peck them open in protected areas. Given the energetic demands and possible predation risks associated with this behavior, one would predict that chickadees should select the highest quality seeds from a feeder. Indeed, Heinrich et al. (1997) demonstrated that black-capped chickadees take sunflower seeds selectively and discriminate among them on basis of heft. From January to April 2012 I performed seed-choice experiments to determine how sensitive black-capped chickadees were to differences in the weights of striped sunflower seeds. I conducted three experiments during which chickadees could select seeds from two dishes on a platform feeder. In experiment one, chickadees were offered a choice between sham seeds (hulls were opened and glued back together) and empty seeds (hulls were opened, seeds were removed, and hulls glued together). In experiments two and three, chickadees were offered sham seeds and either or full seeds (hulls were removed and or of the seed was removed before gluing together the hulls). I used the number of seeds taken and discarded from each treatment per bird visit as measures of seed preference by chickadees. I will discuss the results of my experiments and suggest future research associated with seed selection by chickadees.
101
11:40 a.m. to noon. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 301 | Classroom Presentation Young, Wild and Free Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Sarah MacDougall 13 | Mentor(s): Ms. Cynthia L. Ploutz | Co-presenter(s): Kelsey Kimble 13, Ilona van der Ven 13 How do you perceive aging? Do you consider time to be inevitable, or rather an eternity? Many people recognize aging as a downfall to life, but we will prove just the opposite by identifying the glorifying aspects of growing older. This interactive presentation pertains to current perceptions of aging and changes that you can make to alter the common myths. Your personal insight has the power to control both your health and your aging process. Learn some unique tips and lifestyle changes that will assist you in staying young, wild, and free today.
102
63
11:40 a.m. to noon | Johnstone Science Center, Room 401 | Oral Presentation The Nurses Role in Monitoring and Protecting the Hospitalized Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Elizabeth Scholl 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson Approximately 80% of persons with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are undiagnosed. When patients with OSA undergo surgery, they are at an increased risk for post-operative complications. Despite knowledge about the complications of OSA, there is still no standardized protocol for treating patients with OSA in the perioperative period. A review of the literature was undertaken to find the best research evidence. Ten research studies were used to analyze the current state of knowledge in the management of patients with perioperative OSA. The analysis of these studies was incorporated with a narrative analysis of two interviews conducted with two registered nurses who work in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The research revealed that nurses need to have a more holistic view of patients assessing the effects OSA outside of the disease process. Nurses also need to improve education that patients receive to improve compliance with treatment health promoting behaviors. Nurses need to utilize technology to better monitor patient condition. Nurses also need to perform more thorough assessment of patients to identify patients at risk for complications from OSA. The research suggests that more research should be done to determine most effective monitoring. Additionally, nurses need to have more education to increase their knowledge and therefore better teach their patients. To this end, an online educational program can be aimed at educating nurses about OSA monitoring and treatment in patients undergoing surgery.
103
11:45 to Noon | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Twenty-Six Days Changed 20 Years: My Trip to Asebu, Ghana Discipline: Education Presenter: Emilie Solandt 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Mark R. Davies Asebu, a small town located in the Cape Coast region of Ghana, West Africa, is where I spent a month working with The Alliance for Youth Developments Childrens Home of Hope and the HIV/AIDS Elect program. Before embarking on this adventure to a new country, I thought that it was something that I would enjoy and hoped that it would change my life. I never imagined that this month-long trip would have such a large impact. This experience allowed me to personally break barriers and grow as a future educator and, more importantly, as a person. Upon returning from Asebu, I was asked a very simple question which really made me think and will be the foundation of my presentation: Why does someone who has everything have the desire to go somewhere where they have nothing?
104
11:45 a.m. to noon | Golisano Hall, Room 303 | Classroom Presentation Mathematics Symposium Topological Games Discipline: Mathematics Presenter: Katharine Holmes 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk In my thesis, I will examine infinite positional games of perfect information such as the Hex game, the Sierpiski game, the Ulam game, the Choquet game, and Banach-Mazur game. These are two-player games with a finite number of terms until one of the players wins. I will examine the topological theorems and properties involved in the theory of these games, such as the Brouwer Fixed Point Theorem and Baire spaces. I hope to shed light on how the Sierpiski and the BanachMazur games are played and the basic topological theory behind them.
105
64
11:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium A Review: The Factors, Characteristics and Treatments of Five Major Canine Cancers Discipline: Biology Presenter: Rachele Anderson 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Linda A. Swift, Dr. Mark L. Kuhlmann The field of veterinary medicine has delved deeper into canine oncology research in recent years. This research has further benefited both veterinary medicine and the general study of cancer biology and therapy. I reviewed, analyzed, and summarized current research of the risk factors, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of five major cancers commonly found in dogs. These cancers include lymphoma, mast cell tumors, melanoma, hemangiosarcoma, and mammary carcinoma. In addition, I evaluated how this research affects the comparative oncology approach to human medicine. Most studies in the veterinary field focus on canines due to the anatomic and physiologic similarities between canines and humans. Many of the cancers that affect canines have comparable factors, characteristics, and prognosis as cancers found to affect humans. Due to the accessibility to study canines rather than humans, information from canine oncology research can be procured to further our knowledge via comparative oncology.
106
11:55 a.m. to 12:10 a.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 215 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium Examining the Antimicrobial Properties of Allspice and Garlic Discipline: Biology Presenter: Amanda VanBuren 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peter T. Fauth, Dr. Mary E. Allen Spice use by humans in cuisine is hypothesized to be an evolved behavior that inhibits the growth of bacteria responsible for food-borne illness. A variety of microbiological tests have been used to quantify the antimicrobial effects of spices, but different tests can yield different results, making cross-study comparisons difficult. I will examine the antimicrobial properties of garlic and allspice, two of the most commonly used spices, using three microbiological tests: a disc-diffusion assay, a well-agar test, and a broth-model system. In all three tests I anticipate that the media with the spices will contain less E. coli than the control media, demonstrating the ability of allspice and garlic to inhibit microbial growth, as suggested by the antimicrobial hypothesis. I will compare the data from the three tests to determine if the method of measurement or the type of media used produces different results. Finally, I will recommend which of the three tests is best suited for testing the antimicrobial properties of spices.
107
Noon to 12:15 | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Oral Presentation Museums and Truth Discipline: Anthropology Presenter: Desiree Fuller 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Connie M. Anderson Studies have shown that people trust museums to tell the truth more than other authoritative social institutions, such as the government. Museums are ethically bound to present accurate information, but this can be more difficult than it seems. In a country with a contested past, how do museums present accurate information? Which perspective of history is the most accurate? How does the political environment affect the presentation of the past? All of these questions and more weigh heavily on the minds of museum professionals in a country where the truth of its history is often debated. South Africa is a country that fits these criteria. Less than 20 years
108
65
ago, South Africa was still under the control of Apartheid. Blacks and whites were severely legally segregated. Before Apartheid was the imperialistic conquest of South Africa by the Dutch and then the British. With their relatively new-found freedom, South Africans want to display their history. Many new museums have opened their doors, but how do they present the past in their exhibits? 12:10-12:25 p.m. | Johnstone Science Center, Room 201 | Classroom Presentation Biology Senior Symposium A Re-assessment of the Successional Changes of a Tree Stand in Robert V. Riddell State Park Discipline: ISP/Biology Presenter: Kristina Scaggs 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peter T. Fauth Introduced pests and pathogens such as the American Chestnut Blight and Beech Bark Disease have altered the structure of deciduous forests throughout eastern North America. The first step in the effective management of such diseases is the identification of vulnerable forests through detailed tree inventories. I will re-survey the trees in the Deep Woods Study Plot established in 1996 by Dr. Michael Murphy. The plot is located in the newly established Robert V. Riddell State Park (RVRSP) in Davenport, NY. I will identify and measure the diameter of every tree (> 2.54 cm in diameter) within an 8-m radius of each of 50 grid points in the plot. I will then compare my data to those collected 16 years earlier to describe the successional changes that have occurred in the stand and assess the vulnerability of the plot to future introduced pests such as the hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae) and emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis). My data will also be useful to state biologists as they make recommendations about the appropriate recreational uses and development of RVRSP.
109
2-2:15 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Songs for a New World Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Kristyn Knapp 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Jason L. Curley | Co-presenter(s): Bianca Tubolino 12 | Additional Students: Paul Patinka 15, Isaac D. Ofori 12 I will provide musical direction for Songs for a New World and also perform as the female lead character. What I want to achieve from this experience is a growth and challenge in musical conducting, private vocal sessions, and the aspect of performance. I will be leading the vocal portion of the musical by providing weekly private lessons for each cast member, conducting rehearsals, altering voice parts that may need adjustment, and exploiting my talent on the stage. The project will have two residuals: (1) a written document that entails all of the aforementioned experiential and practical aspects, critically recorded in a daily journal; (2) a senior thesis Showcase presentation of 15 minutes that highlights the project to my peers, mentors, and the attending public.
110
2-2:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Whaling for Identity: How Culture Affects the International Whaling Commission Discipline: Political Science Presenter: Rebecka Flynn 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Amy Forster Rothbart Currently there is a great division within the International Whaling Commission. There is a split between whaling nations and anti-whaling nations; a split so deep that agreements are almost
111
66
never reached by the commission, which is instead mired in controversy. Why does this occur? Why do nations who otherwise have many similar characteristics have such differing opinions on the issue of whaling? This presentation will discuss how culture shapes different countries votes in specific matters, either for or against whaling. Specifically, this presentation will look at America and Australia from the anti-whaling side and Japan and Norway from the pro-whaling group of states. These nations are all developed nations, which have been noted to be allies with one another on different issues, yet are bitter enemies within the International Whaling Commission. 2-2:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Hartwick College and the Viability of Solar Technology Discipline: Political Science and History Presenter: Rachel Rhodes 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Brian E. Hagenbuch Institutions of higher learning such as Hartwick College have the ability to make use of new alternative energy solutions like solar power to create more sustainable campuses and set an example for other large businesses and institutions. Solar energy provides an alternative to traditional dependence on fossil fuels and is becoming increasingly affordable and convenient for homeowners as well as larger institutions. This study assesses the feasibility of integrating solar energy technology with the existing electrical grid at Hartwick College by examining photovoltaic energy options, installation and monetary requirements, and potential funding for colleges and universities. More specifically, this study offers an analysis of solar energy potential at Hartwick College and serves as a feasibility report on the financial and environmental benefits and barriers to the installation of solar technology. The cumulative result of the study indicates that Hartwick College possesses a campus conducive to hosting solar energy technology, especially innovative new technology such as solar streetlamps and solar garbage disposals.
112
2-3 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foreman Gallery | Art Senior Show Senior Project Exhibition Discipline: Art and Art History Presenter: Jacqueline Jones 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Terry L. H. Slade | Co-presenter(s): Alanna Ranellone 12, Amanda Medina 11, Amanda Dockstader 12, Kaitlyn Smith 12, Luke Malone 12, Kimberly DeMartino 12, Lauren Morris 12, Marin Fingerle 12, Suzanne Robichaud 12, Lindsay Worden 12 Senior Art Project, dedication to Troy Davis, is a reaction to the trial that occurred in early September, but is also a reaction on the subject of capital punishment as a whole, specifically the death penalty. It is questioning the morals of capital punishment, and how the feelings of the viewer would change if the subject of the Troy Davis trial was someone different, someone of a different age, sex, race, or gender. Hopefully by altering these images and scenarios, the viewer will question their perspective on capital punishment as a whole.
113
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 122 | Classroom Presentation Demonstrations in Glass Blowing Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Zachary Hollinger 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Erik J. Halvorson, Ms. Stephanie Rozene This time slot will give students, staff, and visitors the chance to come into the hot glass working facilities here at Hartwick College and get an up close and personal view of how art glass is created. The demonstrations will be carried out by a handful of safe and experienced glass students who have worked with the medium throughout their college careers. Hartwick College has provided
114
67
its students with a wonderful and well-rounded liberal arts education, and we would like to use this period of time to showcase our understanding and passion for this medium and share it with anyone who wishes to come see our show. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 122 | Classroom Presentation Ceramics Demonstration, Exhibition, and Clay Club Spring Sale Discipline: Art and Art History Presenter: Cassidy Liebman 13 | Mentor(s): Ms. Stephanie Rozene | Co-presenter(s): Kimberly DeMartino 12, Lee Fenner 13, Lauren Morris 12, Christopher Spinozzi 14, Marin Fingerle 12, Samantha McFarland 12 | Additional Students: Hope Irion 13, Josefine Vincents 15, Carlee Hirt 15, Hayley Dyer 15, Erin Holladay 13, Madeline Quick 12, Amy Ronnerman 15, Theresa Pietsch 13, Erica Cantwell 14, Amanda Dockstader 12 Ceramics is an extremely versatile medium which has been used for centuries to create functional, decorative, sculptural, and ceremonial wares. The ceramics students will host an open studio and ceramic ware sale, demonstrating how these techniques have evolved throughout the ages. Students from Ceramics I: Hand Building, Ceramics II: Wheel Throwing, and Advanced Ceramics will demonstrate techniques learned in each class, including wheel throwing, hand building and printmaking mixed media. Simultaneously the Hartwick College Clay Club will host an exhibition and sale of student work created this semester. All purchases benefit the Clay Club and student artists. Please join us throughout the day for the exhibition and sale. Demonstrations will be held from 2-4 p.m. with a raffle at 3:30 p.m.
115
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 129 | Reading Game Programming in Flash - Lucid: Arena Discipline: Computer and Information Science Presenter: Jack Bauerle 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Howard M. Lichtman, Mr. Joseph Von Stengel Lucid: Arena is the first step of an immersive role-playing game experience. In Lucid: Arena, players will be thrown into active, turn-based combat, similar to that of Final Fantasy X. There will be six playable characters, of which three may be used at one time. Each character has their own unique appearance, abilities, and back story. The game is drawn and animated in Adobe Flash CS5 on a two-dimensional plane. The game is coded in ActionScript 2.0. The final release of Lucid will feature a full-length storyline, complete with player-influenced endings and openendedness featured in games like Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. However, Lucid: Arena is merely a showcase of the combat system utilized in Lucid. You will be able to fight, level up, learn new moves, customize your stats, and choose unique master skills for each character. You will find that in order to be victorious in Lucid: Arena, you will have to utilize your mind more than any other muscle. Choose your fighters carefully, your moves tactically. Welcome to Lucid.
116
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Technical Directing and Lighting Design: The Imaginary Invalid Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Kelly Fayton 13 | Mentor(s): Mr. Gary P. Burlew There are many components to the production of a play. For this springs main-stage production, I am both the technical director and the lighting designer. This means that in addition to
117
68
overseeing the construction of the set, I will draft, hang, and design lighting cues to go along with this adaptation of Molieres Imaginary Invalid. From a technical director point of view, I am tasked with managing work calls, drafting shop drawings, creating lumber and material estimates, sticking to a budget, and making sure that all technical aspects, such as light and sound, will be completed in a timely fashion. From a lighting perspective, I am in the process of collaborating with the costume and scenic designer to aid in creating a cohesive depiction of the directors vision. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk I.D.d Discipline: ISP (photojournalism) Presenter: Devon Gonzalez 12 | Mentor(s): Professor Katharine A. Kreisher For my thesis I will continue to work with themes relating to personal identity through environmental portraits that have a narrative content. In unique locations that are part of their everyday lives, I have been making environmental portraits of people that I feel close to and know well. These images hint at open-ended narratives about the people in these places. My picturestories will include text referencing both the photographic facts and the imagined narrative truths behind the images. Through my ISP in photojournalism with its current personal documentary components, Ive moved on to a more direct approach through which different visual elements, both printed and projected, promote the storyline of each individuals narrative and, in this way, help to define their particular identities.
118
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk An Analysis of Three Types of Bit-Wear for the Archaeological Identification of Domesticated Versus Wild Horses Discipline: Anthropology Presenter: Chandler Guptill 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. David W. Anthony This presentation will cover the analysis of several types of bit-wear (wear caused by a bit) on horse teeth, with the goal of aiding archaeologists in distinguishing between ridden horses and wild or never-bitted horses, both in the field and in the lab. The anatomical areas affected by the bit are the interdental space (diastema) on the mandible and the lower P2 teeth. Wear on these areas of modern domestic and archaeological specimens was examined and compared to the same areas on Dr. Anthony and Dorcas Browns extensive collection of feral horse skulls. Using techniques developed by Robin Bendry (2007) this presenter in coordination with Brown and Anthony examined the mandibles and teeth in order to refine the categorization of types of wear and provide other researchers an expanded sample of measured and quantified bit-related pathologies for future reference.
119
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Biological and Ecological Surveys of Robert V. Riddell State Park Discipline: Biology and Education Presenter: Liam Heiland 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Brian E. Hagenbuch Co-presenter(s): Kristina Scaggs 12 Hartwick Colleges 840-acre Upper Tract property was recently (2008) sold to New York State in order to incorporate it into the state park lands and receive protections related to that title. However, before any further development could be planned for the park, baseline observational data and studies were conducted. We assessed Robert V. Riddell State Park during the summer of 2011 by collecting data on forest and soil composition, water quality, and biological diversity, and
120
69
used mapping techniques to track current trails. At our table, we will describe the techniques we used, and we will have field samples for public viewing. We will also present our findings, including water quality data, forest classification maps, and recommendations for the future of the park. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk RayGuns! Student Showcase for Works in Glass Discipline: Business Administration and Accounting Presenter: Zachary Hollinger 12 | Mentor(s): Mr. Erik J. Halvorson | Additional Students: Eric Pedersen 11 The students in the glass studio would like to show off their soon-to-be-created glass art. As a student at Hartwick College, I would like to showcase the glass studio and show current underclassmen the possibilities of glass with instruction from our teacher, Erik Halvorson. Our project calls for students to create glass ray guns similar to those seen in comics and movies from yesteryear. Students have the freedom to design and imagine any ray gun they please, including purpose, function, etc. This project excites our current glass students and has promise to be quite interesting.
121
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Permission to FLIP Out: Foreign Language Initiative Program Discipline: Education Presenter: Kalindi Naslund 15 | Mentor(s): Dr. Elizabeth A. Bloom | Co-presenter(s): Emily Knapp 13, Emilie Solandt 13 Foreign Language Initiative Program (FLIP), founded by Meagan Lovelace, aims to introduce foreign languages to elementary schools. FLIP members Lovelace, Emilie Solandt, Emily Knapp, Thomas OLeary, and Kalindi Naslund collaborate with Otego Elementary principal Mr. Tim Ryan and second grade teacher Mrs. Michelle Wilson to integrate French and Spanish into elementary education. The Otego Elementary students are excited about the program; they are eager to learn and even practice at home. Students enthusiasm provides a positive experience for everyone involved. As FLIP grows, we hope to work with other elementary schools in the area, because we recognize the importance of learning a foreign language at an early age.
122
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk 80 for a Day Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Kellyann Newman 13 | Mentor(s): Ms. Cynthia L. Ploutz | Co-presenter(s): Abigail Hoffay 13, Cassie Jonaitis 13 As we grow older, our sensory receptors age with us. We become less responsive to our five senses: taste, vision, hearing, touch, and smell. Our eyes and ears are the most noticeably and drastically changed senses. In the aging eye, there is a decrease in transparency, a decrease in visual attention, selective attention and divided attention, impaired color discrimination, and sensitivity to contrast. As we age, our hearing also becomes slightly impaired due to age-related changes, which include the cerumen getting dryer, the tympanic membrane stiffens, and the outer ear loses elasticity. Touch is one other sense that becomes debilitated as we grow older. A reduction in the blood flow to the somatosensory receptors occurs, causing a decrease in tactile and vibration sensations. These changes affect communication with elders, and it is important that we as a society understand, recognize, and know that changes like these are inevitable. This demonstration will give participants a first-hand experience in what it is like to deal with aging sensory deficits.
123
70
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk A Lost Loyalist Logo: A Remnant of the Revolutionary War Discipline: History Presenter: Rejoice Scherry 13 | Mentor(s): Ms. Donna Anderson By 1777, the British mother country no longer saw the war in America as a brief tantrum of her child. The rebels were unwaveringly serious about their independence, challenging Britains stability and wealth. The colonies needed to return to the firm grip of King George in order for Britain to continue to profit from its New World enterprises. The time had come to bolster the regular army with militias formed of citizens loyal to the crown. This table will explore the history of the Butlers Rangers Militia and examine a genuine cartridge box plate from a Rangers uniform. Learn the story behind one of the Yager Museum of Art & Cultures treasures.
124
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Moments Discipline: Studio Art Presenter: Alexandra Wood 14 | Mentor(s): Mr. Joseph Von Stengel, Ms. Katharine A. Kreisher Moments is a hybrid painting that explores the ever-changing moment. To create my work I utilize a process that involves direct observation, addition and removal, as well as layering of the paint. I look to create an atmosphere that will captivate and mesmerize the viewer. There is a tradition to this style of painting. It can be found in Minimalism as well as Abstract Expressionism. Paint is a slow medium. A painting can take me a couple of days to four months or longer to complete. While in the process of creating a painting, I grow and change as a person. These changes are reflected as marks from my brush on my painting each day. The visual changes are important to my understanding of the piece. I would like to share the experience of these daily changes in my paintings with my viewers. I found that the stillness of my final paintings do not seem to fully give this experience. I needed to expand and explore to solve this visual problem and discovered the digital medium. Through the projection of various color movements onto my paintings, I am able to morph and change the luminescence and colors perceivable to my viewers. By combining the movement found in digital media with the slowness of my final paintings, I am able to create a living moment that reflects upon the daily changes witnessed during its creation.
125
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Foyer 2 | Table Talk Model United Nations: Our Experience Discipline: Model United Nations Presenter: Robert Amberson 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Amy Forster Rothbart | Co-presenter(s): Jennifer Davis 13, Tyler Machia 12, Lauren Mausert 12, John Burns 14, Tyler Benjamin 12, Ronak Sharma 14, Robert Amberson 12, Jona Tapia 15, Laura Weig 13, Anna Boardman 14 In order to better educate the campus as to exactly what Model United Nations is and to share our experiences from the year, we will have a table set up in order to provide the student body information about the United Nations simulations in which we participated. This will include information about the states we represented (including Belgium, the Bahamas, and Tajikistan) as well as some of the issues we covered. A display will summarize some of our research. Members of the Executive Board will be sitting at the table in order to discuss in further detail and answer questions.
126 127 u Freedman Prize winner
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries | Table Talk
71
Managing the Menagerie of Freaks: Stage-Managing Hartwick Colleges The Imaginary Invalid Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Kyrie McCormick 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Marc E. Shaw My project is based on my position as stage manager for the faculty-directed main stage play The Imaginary Invalid. My presentation will be in a loose PowerPoint format, with excerpts of music and video from the play itself. I will explain the responsibilities a stage manager has within theatre and how my experiences will help my future career choice. I will also talk about the supportive infrastructure that theatre presents to those of us who work within it. During this process, I ran into a few family emergencies, but the play did not falter in its process. Ultimately, the presentation is to explain why a stage manager is important to theater, what one can learn from being a stage manager, and what theatre does for the world as a whole. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Determining the Activation Energy of UV Color-changing Beads Discipline: Chemistry Presenter: Katie Lukens 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. John Dudek The activation of ultraviolet color-changing beads is determined by measuring the first order rate constant at a variety of different temperatures. The experiment uses beads that change colors in ultraviolet radiation. Using a tungsten lamp and a spectrometer, the reflectance of the bead at a given temperature was measured over time. By fitting the reflectance versus time, the first order rate constant was determined. Then the activation energy was found by using the Arrhenius equation and rate constants at different temperatures.
128
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Effective Transitional Care Planning for the Elderly Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Brittany Baughman 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer Older adults are at risk for increased mortality and morbidity rates during the time of transition from care venues. Thorough discharge management is needed to address the complex health needs of this population. Ineffective discharge planning results in increased costs of health care. Ten research articles were analyzed and synthesized to determine effective interventions in discharge management and ways to improve patient health outcome. Hospital readmission rates, mortality and morbidity rates, patient satisfaction and quality of life were commonly tested in research. Results of the review were incorporated with themes revealed from a narrative analysis from three registered nurses with discharge planning experience with older clients. Research revealed that many interventions must be combined to accommodate the needs of the older clients and health professionals involved in care. Interventions revealed that a holistic and person-centered care approach was an effective perspective involved in discharge management. Strategies to improve patient health outcomes reflect improvement in communication, medication reconciliation, connection to assistive services and a strong support system. Nurses need to create a patient-nurse relationship to better understand patient needs and goals in discharge. Research suggests that healthcare professionals and patients need more information about the discharge process. To this end, an educational module is described for nurses on the complex needs of the elderly, barriers
129
72
to address in discharge and interventions to assist nurses to meet patient needs and maximize positive health outcomes. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Providing Safe Quality Care During Pregnancy for Women Who are Obese Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Natasha Biltucci 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Tina M. Engel Obesity has been around throughout the health care system for many years. It is a rather familiar concept of which many healthcare professionals and patients are aware. The goal of this thesis is to focus on obesity among a specific population--women of childbearing age. Obesity is becoming a growing concern among this general population. There are several adverse effects and complications that obesity can have on a womens reproductive health and the health of her baby. However, research states that there is a deficit because some healthcare professionals are unfamiliar with how to provide such care. Ten research studies were analyzed to discover the effect obesity has on expectant mothers, babies and health care providers. Two key informant interviews were conducted with a certified nurse midwife and a professional registered nurse working on an obstetrical floor. Research findings suggested that nurses need to be intuitive and recognize that obstetric interventions need to be put into place. Additionally, the effect that mental status, anxiety, and fatigue have on postnatal women needs to be further explored. Obstetric nurses are at the optimal position to implement nursing interventions to provide the best quality care to obese pregnant patients during their pregnancy. A research translation project was designed based on the research findings that will focus on presenting a mechanism in which nurses may apply what they have been taught in regard to the impact obesity has throughout a womens pregnancy. This project also allows the nurse the opportunity to truly advocate for her/his patients and integrate an evidence-based practice change.
130
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the ICU Population Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Simonne Boswell 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson Pressure ulcers (PU), often called bedsores, have been plaguing patients since the beginning of healthcare and are found within the intensive care unit (ICU). In this thesis, research literature was evaluated and synthesized to answer the research question: How can ICU nurses improve their ability to prevent PU formation in adult ICU patients? Two primary informants were interviewed to enhance the understanding of pressure ulcer prevention. Research included adult ICU patients - male and female patients ranging from 40 to 70 years of age who were receiving care in the ICU. The investigative methods used to examine this research question included a collection of studies from online databases ranging from 2009 to 2011 and talking with two primary informants. Applying the knowledge attained from literature, a project will be theoretically explained on the implementation within an ICU on improving the ability of ICU nurses to prevent pressure ulcer formation in adult patients.
131
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Influence of Music Therapy During the Postoperative Period on Pediatric Patients
132
73
Pain and Anxiety Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Kerry Brennan 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer A majority of children view pain from surgical procedures as one of the worst aspects of their medical condition. The anxiety felt by children could contribute to a heightened sense of pain in the postoperative period. In this thesis, the goal is to focus on the effects that music therapy has on reducing pain and anxiety in comparison to pharmacological methods with post-operative pediatric patients ranging from childhood into young adulthood. Ten research studies were analyzed to discover the effect music therapy has on childrens pain and anxiety levels. Two informant interviews were conducted with a holistic nurse and a licensed music therapist to get their views on nurse-implemented music therapy. Research findings suggested that music therapy has an effect on the reduction of pain and anxiety levels in postoperative pediatric patients. When comparing music therapy to other pharmacological methods, music therapy was shown to have no adverse effects on the patient and lowered the amount of medication administration in the pediatric patient population. An important suggestion from the literature was that the nurses need more education on non-pharmacological methods and how to implement them. Educating and implementing a music therapy program is a cost efficient way to improve nursing care and provide the pediatric patient with some control of their treatment regimen. A research translation project was designed based on the research findings for a nurse-implemented music therapy program and an educational program to teach about how to implement this method. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation How Can Family Presence During Resuscitation Events be Best Managed to Achieve Desired Outcomes for Staff and Family? Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Sarah Briggs 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer, Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson Although support and recognition for family presence during resuscitation has been made by many professional nursing organizations, the issue remains controversial. Health care providers continue to disagree on whether family members should be present during their loved ones resuscitation. Only 5% of hospitals in the United States have written guidelines for family presence. Despite the research, little is known about ways to best manage family presence for both staff and family members. For this thesis, a literature review was conducted to identify the best research evidence. Twelve research articles were analyzed and synthesized to determine the current state of knowledge regarding family presence during resuscitation. The research revealed that family members should have the option to be involved during resuscitation events. In order to promote desired outcomes for both staff and family members, education and guideline development were imperative. The environment of the healthcare facility impacts the acceptance of family presence greatly and should be evaluated before and throughout implementation of a family presence project. Evaluation of healthcare providers attitudes and beliefs regarding family presence during resuscitation is needed prior to education and guideline development. The research suggests that, with education, attitudes of staff become more positive. Also, when guidelines are implemented, there is greater support for family presence from both staff and family members. An educational program on family presence during resuscitation for healthcare providers is described.
133 134
2- 4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation
74
The Women of Iceland: Goading, Blood Feuds, and Honor in Njls Saga Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Elizabeth Celata 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Lisa Darien The women of Medieval Iceland helped to maintain the strict honor society that held sway over the Norse world. These women fought to maintain their familial honor through blood feuds by goading their men to battle with blood tokens and insults to their honor. Hildigunn, Bergthora, and Hallgerd of Njls saga will be my three examples of womens influence in Icelandic society, specifically within the political and social realms of the blood feud. The three stood in contrast to their male counterparts rather than as less developed characters. The portrayals of these three women may be seen together as an interpretation of the cultural understanding of women and their place within Norse society. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Effects of High Fat/High Sugar Diet on Cognition Discipline: Psychology Presenter: Megan Clampitt 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. KinHo Chan Several studies have found that rats fed a high fat diet show impairment relative to controls on a variety of cognitive tasks (Greenwood and Winocur, 2005; Kanoski et al., 2010). This impairment is believed to be more closely linked to the consumption of saturated than unsaturated fatty acids (Kanoski et al., 2011). However, in an experiment conducted by Kanoski et al. (2007), it was found that a high saturated fat diet with dextrose as the sugar caused significantly more cognitive impairment than a high fat diet with sucrose as the sugar. These results challenge the assumption that the saturated fat is indeed the primary cause of the impairments in learning and memory. This experiment investigated the effects of sugar and fat and combination of the two by utilizing a factorial design. Nave rat pups were divided into four groups shortly after weaning: high fat high sugar (dextrose), high fat no sugar, low fat high sugar, and low fat no sugar. The rats in the high fat group received a diet high in saturated fat (Research Diets D03082706) while the rats in the low fat group received regular chow. The rats in the high dextrose group received a 30% dextrose solution in addition to water, while the rats in the no sugar group received regular tap water. All rats were maintained on their respective diets for 90 days prior to the cognitive test identical to that used by Kanoski et al. (2007). The results of this experiment will provide more conclusive evidence concerning the effects of fats and sugars on learning and memory.
135
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Role of the Nurse in Perinatal Substance Abuse Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Megan Conroy 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer, Dr. Jeanne P. Westcott 66 Over the past several decades, perinatal substance abuse has introduced controversy concerning legality and prosecution. Healthcare providers are faced with ethical dilemmas regarding how to best care for these women, along with the unborn fetus. Perinatal substance abuse results in devastating consequences pertaining to psychosocial, cognitive and physiological aspects for both the mother and infant. Ten research articles were analyzed to determine the best interventional strategies for delivering care to this population. Knowledge and attitudes of registered nurses toward perinatal substance users and the health beliefs of perinatal substance users were examined. Results of the literature review were incorporated with emerged themes from interviews with
136
75
two obstetric nurses and an addiction counselor, all of whom care for perinatal substance users. The research revealed that perinatal substance users benefit most from nursing staff that foster a nonjudgmental and positive attitude. In addition, the importance of collaboration among the healthcare team and assisting perinatal substance abusers to connect with appropriate resources were found to be crucial. Furthermore, nursing staff with higher education or those with specialized training in perinatal substance use reported higher levels of knowledge and capability of caring for these women and infants. Implications for research refer to evaluation of educational methods concerning perinatal substance abuse, as research suggests that there is a deficit in education on this topic. An educational module for nurses on perinatal substance abuse is described, which incorporates findings from informant interviews and the literature review. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Theyre Bringing Sexy Back: Sex after 65 Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Lauren Czyras 13 | Mentor(s): Ms. Cynthia L. Ploutz Co-presenter(s): Shelby McIntee 13, Erin Bell 13 Current trends in population in the United States predict an explosive growth in those considered elderly (65+). Society as a whole needs to adjust the often ageist attitudes to make a more inclusive community, focusing on abilities rather than limitations, and also to communicate the hope that love and physical intimacy do not have an expiration date. The understanding that human needs of love and affection are constant comes with a responsibility to our seniors to be conscious of sexs consequences at all ages. STD awareness and romantic counseling should be accessible to all.
137
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Improving Family-Centered Nursing Care in the Pediatric Inpatient Setting Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Staci Daddio 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the most effective interventions in assisting nurses to facilitate family-centered nursing with parents of a hospitalized child in a pediatric inpatient setting. This thesis will identify barriers to family-centered nursing, the perspective of nurses and parents regarding family-centered nursing, and tools that have been implemented to improve the practice of family-centered care. If family-centered nursing is not initiated, the nurse and the parents may work around each other instead of together in a partnership, leading to negative outcomes related to feelings of frustration or loss of power in the situation. A literature review was conducted in order to find 10 research studies that would best answer the research questions relating to improving family-centered nursing. Two key informant interviews were conducted in order to include the practice standards of registered nurses in the pediatric field. Findings showed a readiness to learn on the part of the nursing staff and the parents, as well as to initiate improvements in the family-centered care protocols of pediatric units around the world. The perceptions of nurses and parents have helped to shape the expectations regarding family-centered care over time. The literature supports the need for a concrete definition of family-centered nursing and the implementation of further education for the nursing staff or a tool to be implemented in practice. The utilization of the Negotiation Care Tool found in the literature could prove beneficial to nursing staff in facilitating family centered care.
138
76
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Identifying Effective Complementary Nursing Therapies to Reduce Pain in Adult Oncology Patients in the Hospital Setting Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Jaimie deJager 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Tina M. Engel The experience of undertreated pain for patients with cancer is a prevalent issue that many patients with cancer face in the inpatient setting. In order to overcome this issue, the use of complementary nursing therapies has been researched at length. Are complementary nursing therapies (music as therapy, guided imagery, and general/basic massage) effective in relieving pain in adult oncology patients in the hospital setting? A review of the recent literature was conducted, using myriad databases, and preference was given to nursing research. In addition, two key informant interviews were conducted. The research revealed that the three nursing complementary therapies studied are effective in decreasing cancer pain in adult oncology patients in the hospital setting. Experience and education of nurses in regards to these therapies were key factors in the implementation of the therapies. The information gained suggests that the complementary therapies studied are effective complementary therapies for reducing pain in patients with cancer. The literature concluded that the use of complementary therapies needs to be increased and more education of the therapies needs to occur. Further research needs to be done focusing on complementary therapies that can be implemented solely by the nurse without a therapist. The findings suggest that the use of complementary therapies is feasible, but there is a lack of experience and education in the use of these therapies among oncology nurses.
139
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Weathering and Aluminum Leaching in Granitic Rocks in the Swift River Watershed, New Hampshire Discipline: Geology and Environmental Sciences Presenter: Sierra Derby 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. David H. Griffing, Dr. Zsuzsanna Balogh-Brunstad Recent study of aluminum levels in soils and surface waters of the Swift River watershed of central New Hampshire are relatively high. Leaching of aluminum from bedrock minerals into soils and surface water typically requires acidic weathering conditions. The source of the acidity is most likely from the extended acidic precipitation in the White Mountain region during the last few decades. However, it is currently unknown exactly what rock components contribute the aluminum ions and how this reaction occurs. The goal of this project is to determine the source of the elevated aluminum, in the Swift River watershed, by examining various alumino silicate minerals in thin section samples of the granitic bedrock that is exposed in the watershed. Through petrographic analysis of the thin sections, the mineral content and the textural relationships within the rock help determine which of several formally defined granitic bodies described in the region makes up the bedrock from the sample area. Mainly focusing on mica, feldspar, and other minerals that alter to clay and oxides, the study then examines mineralogical changes from exposed and heavily weathered portions of rock. The extent of aluminum weathering on the rocks can be determined in the thin sections by studying patches of mineral alteration typically found along crystal margins and cores of different minerals species under the petrographic microscope.
140 141
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation
77
Does Religion Influence Criminal Behavior? Discipline: Sociology Presenter: Erin Doyle 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Sarah G. Whiteford This study applies and extends different social theories such as social control theory, learning theory, and the social bond theory to determine whether an individuals religious preference or level of religiosity has a significant influence on a youths criminal behavior. The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 is a cross-sectional study with a sample size of 8,984 respondents that can be generalized to U.S. youth residents born between 1980 and 1984. The two independent variables I used were religiosity and religious preference, while my dependent variable was criminal behavior. Findings suggested that the relationship between religion and crime, though a direct relationship, was not found to be significant, due to the extremely small sample size available. Because of limited resources, my independent variable (religiosity) was a poor measure of level of religious importance. There was also no significant relationship found between religious preference and level of criminal behavior. Before accepting my null hypotheses, future research should include a physical involvement index to measure religiosity, and the sample collected should be much larger and more diverse. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Who Was H.P. Lovecraft? Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Michael Easton 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Marc E. Shaw, Dr. David C. Cody Steven Walling wrote, directed, and acted in a one-man show for his senior thesis. The comedy that he wrote is based on Sweet Ermengarde, a comedic short story written by H.P Lovecraft, an American writer of strange horror fiction. My professor, Marc Shaw, asked me if I would be interested in doing a dramaturgical display of H.P Lovecraft for the performance, since he knew Lovecraft is one of my favorite writers. Researching him was a fun task for me, as it was great to broaden my knowledge of a writer I already enjoy reading so much. I feel that not many people are familiar with H.P Lovecraft and just how influential he has been on a lot of modern writers and film. My goal was to create a catchy-looking display that would be able to describe Lovecraft in a short amount of time. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Substance Abuse Prevention in the Pre-licensure Nursing Student Population Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Elisa Ernstoff 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer Substance abuse and chemical dependency among nursing students are issues of great legal, ethical and professional concern that merit investigation in order to develop procedures and policies geared toward reducing the prevalence and incidence of the issue within nursing schools. A literature review was conducted to find pertinent evidence-based research regarding the issue of substance abuse and chemical dependency in the nursing student population. Inclusion and exclusion criteria aided in narrowing the scope of literature to be reviewed. Ten research articles were selected that dealt most closely with this issue in the pre-licensure student population. The result of the literature review was then integrated with the results of a narrative analysis from three key informant interviews. Research found that there are varying responses among nursing schools,
78
students and faculty regarding the impaired student. In regard to policy development, research has shown the importance and necessity of clear and objective evidence-based policies to guide faculty responses to the impaired nursing student. The research suggests that further studies take place to investigate the phenomenon of substance abuse and chemical dependency among nursing students, as well as policy development and implementation within schools for adequately dealing with the issue. A research translation project was formulated to address this issue, and a sample policy for substance abuse and drug testing of nursing students was developed. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Americas Elderly Run on Too Many Meds Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Emily Gates 13 | Mentor(s): Ms. Cynthia L. Ploutz | Co-presenter(s): Frances Nesi 13, Brittany Tyrrell 12 Are the elderly over-prescribed? In the United States the elderly consume one-third of prescribed medication. How do patients keep track of more than 10 medications, their time and frequency of administration, and their interactions with each other? Our presentation will focus on polypharmacy in the elderly and its impact on health and wellbeing. It will also focus on the financial impact of multiple prescriptions with regard to Medicare, the donut hole and limited incomes. What do you do when you cannot afford your medication?
144
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Facilitating Effective Coping Mechanisms for Families of Patients Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Nefertari Gray 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson Schizophrenia is a severe, disabling mental illness that strikes a person during the peak of their lives. Not only is this devastating to the patient, but this affects and can possibly destroy a family. This occurs because of the lack of effective coping mechanisms executed by the families. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the issue of schizophrenia within a family. What are the most effective coping interventions a nurse can teach families who have a schizophrenic member? A literature review was done using CINAHL, SocINDEX, and Science Direct. Two key informal interviews were also conducted to answer the question. Findings indicate that families need to be incorporated into the treatment process and decision making. Nurses need to teach the families effective coping mechanisms, which are to remain action-oriented. They must promote positive thinking, provide knowledge on the condition/treatment, and offer support groups to aid the families during this process.
145
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation El Arte de Traduccin / The Art of Translation Discipline: Spanish and English Presenter: Elizabeth Greco 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Esperanza V. Roncero In reference to translation, and specifically the translation of Spanish poetry, there are two main schools of thought: traductor traidor or translator traitor, and traductor creador or translator creator. The first implies that when one translates poetry out of its original language, he or she
146
79
betrays the poet and the poem through reproduction and alteration. The second suggests that when one translates poetry, he or she gives the poem new life by recreating the poem in a different language and employing poetic devices that work specifically in the new language. As a Spanish and English/creative writing double major, I designed this project to investigate the process and the art of poetry translation, while exploring how English and Spanish work together and deviate from one another, and acquiring a deeper understanding of creative expression in both languages. Also, through translating the work of various Spanish poets, I would be able to decide if I fell into the category of a traidora or a creadora. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Analyzing the Role of Biofilm in Mineral Weathering Using Scanning Electron Microscopy Discipline: Geology and Environmental Sciences Presenter: Kyle Greenberg 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Zsuzsanna Balogh-Brunstad Bacteria and fungi aid mineral weathering and nutrient uptake of plants. The role of biofilm in these processes is unknown. This study examines biotite and anorthite from the rhizosphere (root zone) of red pine that was grown in a growth chamber experiment at Washington State University. I focused on the interface of the biological components and the minerals. We hypothesized that 1) under limiting Ca and K conditions, thick biofilm cover develops to protect the mineral-fungusbacteria interface and facilitate direct cation uptake from the minerals; 2) as Ca and K are made increasingly available in the input solutions, biofilm becomes thinner, patchy and less developed. The minerals were incubated for 1 and 3 months in treatments with varying Ca and K sources and with or without microbial components. Abiotic columns served as controls. The minerals were analyzed with helium ion microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Microscopy images show that after one month, bacterial colonization dominated the rhizosphere with few areas of fungal development. By the third month, abundant fungal hyphal cover of rhizospheric minerals developed in the treatments with low Ca and K concentrations. Bacteria are associated with fungal hyphae in some places, but do not form large biofilm colonies. Biofilm cover remained patchy through the three-month growth period in all treatments, but a slight decrease of cover was detected with increasing concentrations of Ca and K in the irrigation solutions. This indicates that biofilm is directly affected by Ca and K concentrations in input solutions, but minerals from later time points of this experiment need to be analyzed to support our hypotheses.
147
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Changing Ecological Behaviors of Students in Residence Halls at Hartwick College Discipline: Biology Presenter: Lauren Johengen 15 | Mentor(s): Dr. Brian E. Hagenbuch As an on-campus resident, I have noticed several wasteful behaviors among students in residence halls: many leave faucets on as they brush their teeth, throw recyclables into the garbage, waste paper towels and leave lights on when not needed. In an effort to raise awareness about sustainable living practices, I identified specific behaviors in Smith Hall, designed and implemented community-based social marketing techniques (CBSMT) to change behaviors, and measured their effectiveness. I visited the bathroom three times a day to record instances of energy, water and/or paper waste. I also sent a survey out to the residents of Smith Hall to determine exactly
148
80
what unsustainable behaviors the majority of residents practice. My campaign then focused on reducing energy consumption by turning off bathroom lights when not needed. I used CBSMTs such as prompts, posters, modeled behavior and a follow-up survey to raise awareness and change behaviors. I noticed significant changes in the frequency that the lights were on. Prior to implementing my campaign I observed the lights on when not needed 57% of the time. After applying CBSMTs, I observed that the lights were on when they were unnecessary 31% of the time. In addition, a comparison of data collected from the initial and follow-up surveys show that only 44.3% of people used to turn off the lights, whereas 80.0% turn off the lights after the study. It can be concluded that CBSMTs are successful in spreading awareness about campus sustainability and reducing college energy consumption. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Antimicrobial Properties of Spices Discipline: Biology Presenter: Elizabeth Kelly 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Mary E. Allen It has been hypothesized that spice use by humans evolved because it yields a health benefit; the antimicrobial properties of spices may cleanse food of microbes before it is eaten (Sherman et al., 2000). In laboratory tests, microbiologists and food-product developers have demonstrated that garlic, oregano, and allspice are among the best of 30 spices tested at inhibiting bacterial growth. This study tested the antimicrobial effects of the three spices using spectrophotometry to measure growth inhibition. Salmonella bacteria were grown in the presence and absence of the three spices at concentrations of .25 g of spice per 10 mL nutrient broth. Change in numbers of bacteria was measured with a spectrophotometer after 24 hours of growth. T-tests demonstrated that garlic had a significant inhibitory effect (p<.001) on the growth of Salmonella, as did oregano (p<.001). These results agree with other published studies that used different techniques than the one used for this study. In contrast, allspice appeared to improve the growth of Salmonella.
149
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Best Practices for Implementing Music Therapy in Patients with Alzheimers Disease Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Brittany Ladner 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson, Dr. Penny Boyer, Ms. Cynthia L. Ploutz Alzheimers disease has a negative, irreversible effect on the cognition of those who develop the disease. This impairment in cognition creates a greater risk for those who suffer from the disease to exhibit agitated behaviors. Agitated behaviors are known to have a negative impact on quality of life and can interfere with the quality of care given to the patient. Music therapy has been discussed in the literature as a way to reduce the agitation experienced by these individuals. There are many ways that music can be implemented into the lives of patients with Alzheimers disease, so it is important that the best ways are attained. The literature review found that the intervention of music therapy should be between twenty and thirty minutes; there are no known long-term benefits; music therapy should be personalized to the individual; staff should be oriented to the music therapy intervention, and; agitation levels should be assessed before, during, and after the intervention. The goal of this thesis is to determine the best practices for implementing music therapy in patients with Alzheimers disease. A research translation project is discussed as just one way to begin implementing these findings into practice.
150
81
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Searching for the God-head Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Ashley Larsen 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Lisa Darien This poster presentation connects my research for my English thesis with my transcendental illustration, which represents the enchained society of man, who is restrained from searching his inner garden (biblical reference, the lost Garden of Eden) to find his inner I, the God-head within. I will also explain the related concept discussed in my senior thesis, titled The All Seeing Eye and the Inner I; the Romantic Conceit of the God-head Within which follows the historical arc of this concept starting with William Wordsworths Tintern Abbey, moving through an examination of Thomas Carlyles Sartor Resartus and finishing with Ralph Waldo Emersons Nature.
151
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Outcomes of Implementing Early Outpatient Palliative Care in Older Adult Patients with Chronic Progressive Diseases Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Alisha Lent 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer Palliative care is a relatively new concept in healthcare of which many healthcare professionals and patients are unaware. As the aging population increases, so will the number of people living with chronic progressive diseases. They may have questions and need guidance, support, and treatment to cope effectively. The goal of this thesis is to describe the effects of an outpatient palliative daycare center for those living with chronic progressive diseases. Ten research studies were analyzed and synthesized to discover the effects of outpatient palliative care on quality of life, as opposed to those that did not participate in a palliative care program. Two key informant interviews were conductedone with a hospice nurse and the other with a palliative care physician. Research findings overall indicate that outpatient palliative care reduces pain and symptom intensity. Findings conclude that outpatient palliative care decreased pain, increased emotional wellbeing, and gave the sense of tremendous support from the clinics. The patient established friendships which generated peace of mind and comfort in a therapeutic environment. Outpatient palliative care programs are beneficial to patients and families living with chronic progressive diseases. They are cost-effective, can be easy to implement and provide support to those in need. A research translation project was designed based on the research findings. An outpatient palliative care program was theoretically developed and included plans for implementation.
152
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Wonders of Solitary Waves Discipline: Physics Presenter: Khadijah Marks 15 | Mentor(s): Dr. Lawrence Nienart The project will be displaying and demonstrating solitons or solitary waves. My academic advisor and I have built a tank to demonstrate solitary waves. There are two levels of water: on the bottom there is high salt content in the water, and on top there is less. There is also a wall that will be removed quickly to create the wave in the tank. If the calculations that we have made are right,
153
82
we will be able to crash two solitary waves together. This project is based off the study of solitary waves in the ocean. Many times, it has been seen that a singular wave will be made under the surface of the water. The cause of this is the different salt content at different levels in the water. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Whats in a Name? How Language is Used to Silence Women Discipline: English and Theatre Arts Presenter: Krista Marzano 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Susan J. Navarette | Co-presenter(s): Ryan McGovern 13 On February 23, 2012, a major controversy was sparked when Georgetown Law Student Sandra Fluke spoke at a meeting of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee regarding the issue of oral contraception (the pill) for women. Fluke stated without insurance coverage, contraception can cost a woman over $3,000 during law school. For a lot of students who, like me, are on public interest scholarships, thats practically an entire summers salary. Forty percent of female students at Georgetown Law report struggling financially as a result of this policy (Stoll, The Wall Street Journal). On February 29, 2012, Rush Limbaugh, a conservative talk show host, degraded Fluke on his radio program. He called her a slut and categorized her as a prostitute because she was arguing that oral contraception should be covered under a womans health insurance. Limbaugh justified his use of the denigrating terms by claiming that women who request that contraception be covered by insurance companies are essentially asking to be paid to have sexual relations with men: hence, they are prostitutes. The notion that in 2012 a public figure could advance such a claimand feel safe using such intimidating, assaultive languageis shocking. But, of course, women have long been subjected to degrading language and name calling, used in an attempt to keep them quiet. The Fluke-Limbaugh case has inspired us to research different situations in which language and name calling are used as a way to silence women. We will attempt to determine why, even as late as 2012, men think they have the right to degrade and belittle women publically, without fear of rebuke.
154
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Effectiveness of Massage in Adult Hospitalized Clients in Reducing Pain and Promoting Recovery Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Kyla Mininger 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson, Dr. Penny Boyer What is the effectiveness of massage when used to promote recovery and pain relief in adult clients receiving care within the hospital setting? The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of massage as an evidence-based practice that can and should be implemented by nurses. For the literature review, Internet databases were searched for nursing journals, complementary alternative medicine journals, massage therapy-based journals, advanced nursing journals, and those related to the subject. The databases used were Academic Search Premier found through EBSCOhost, Medline, ProQuest Direct & CINAHL. Criteria for inclusion in the literature review: articles whose subject population was at least 18 years of age, those published after 2005, studies in English, and literature written for either a medical, nursing, CAM, or massage therapy journal. Massage was found to be an effective intervention for multiple physical and emotional issues that clients in the hospital face. Nurses can give effective massages without a massage therapy certification. The evidence-based findings from my literature review help to
155
83
answer separate pieces of my research question. Massage used in palliative care becomes both a physical pain reliever, comfort measure, and psychological symptom reliever. Findings relate massage as a way to connect caregivers and clients, and form lasting relationships. Massage is effective for those with orthopedic pain, those on palliative care with end-stage diseases, and for those with anxiety, depression, or other psychological issues. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Determining Relationships Between Two Granite Bodies using Chemical and Optical Analysis Discipline: Geology and Environmental Sciences Presenter: Hunter Morton 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. David H. Griffing, Dr. Eric L. Johnson The complex geologic history of Cape Ann, MA involves the emplacement of multiple types of granite, including the Cape Ann and Squam Granite bodies. However, these granites have not been accurately identified and mapped. The purposes of this study are to determine: 1) if the Squam Granite is genetically related to the surrounding Cape Ann Granite, and 2) the role of the Squam Granite in the regional development of the Cape Ann area, if any. Samples from the Cape Ann Granite and the Squam Granite were analyzed using optical microscopy and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to determine the mineralogy and chemistry of each sample. The chemistries were then compared to each other and to known values for various categories of granites. Preliminary results suggest that the Cape Ann and Squam Granites are not related and were formed independently.
156
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Biofilm: a Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigation Discipline: Geology and Environmental Sciences Presenter: Sheila Niedziela 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Zsuzsanna Balogh-Brunstad While little is known about biofilms role in the rhizosphere, it is accepted that microbes and biofilm participate in nutrient uptake and enhance weathering rates. The goal of our study is to examine the characteristics of the fungus-biofilm-mineral interface under limitations of calcium and potassium using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). We hypothesized that treefungus-bacteria association increases biofilm formation under severe cation limitations that enhance mineral weathering rate and improve potassium and calcium retention and transport to trees. This was tested in samples from a growth column experiment that was conducted at Washington State University. After three months of growth, anorthite and biotite grains were collected from the rhizosphere of the 0% (no Ca/K added) treatment. An abiotic column was a control. Thin sections of each mineral were prepared using focused ion beam techniques, and analyzed with high resolution TEM coupled with energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Species diversity and abundance was also assessed among treatments with TEM using whole mount grids. Species diversity was highest in the 0% treatments, and the overall number of bacteria was highest in treatments without cation limitations. The presence of fungal hyphae was observed only with scanning electron microscopy. The chemical profiles generated by EDS under fungal hyphae and bacterial biofilm on the mineral thin sections show a slight depletion of base cations compared to the controls. These results suggest that Ca/K limitations promote species diversity and cation uptake directly from solid mineral phases. Additional work after six and nine months growth will help to further explore our hypothesis.
157
84
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation A Photographers Approach to the Changed Lifestyles of Upstate New York through the Images of Barns Discipline: Art and Art History Presenter: Michelle ODell 14 | Mentor(s): Mr. Michael Forster Rothbart A sample of images from my honors challenge photo story. The project will illustrate, through images, the changing lifestyle of Upstate New York. Once a place where agriculture and farm lifestyle flourished has become a graveyard for skeletal barns. However, it will also highlight the hidden gems in Upstate New York that have managed to survive the years. I will be there to answer questions about my techniques, experiences, and opinion on the matter and about my photos in general.
158
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation HI Deficiency Estimates in the AWM 3 Galaxy Cluster Discipline: Physics Presenter: Jaclyn Patterson 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Parker Troischt | Co-presenter(s): Nathan Nichols 14 The Undergraduate ALFALFA (Arecibo Legacy Fast ALFA) Team Groups Project is a collaborative undertaking of faculty and students at 11 institutions aimed at investigating properties of galaxy groups surveyed by the ALFALFA blind HI survey. As part of this project, we examine HI deficiency in the region surrounding galaxy group AWM 3 using HI fluxes from ALFALFA and optical data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. The galaxy group includes 165 galaxies, of which 66 have 21cm line detections. The HI deficiency calculations reported here are based on comparisons to a sample of 1,624 reference galaxies in low-density environments recently reported by other members of the ALFALFA team. Their sample is taken from the alpha.40 data release and has several advantages over previous HI samples, including a large number of high-quality detections and homogeneously measured HI fluxes. It provides a reliable set of reference galaxies for the HI deficiency calculations performed here. This work has been supported by NSF grants AST-0724918, AST-0725267 and AST-0725380. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Use of Interpreters in Nursing and its Impact on the Quality of Care received by Latino Patients Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Nevin Perez 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson Many Latino patients primarily speak Spanish. Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) often receive poor quality healthcare services. Little is known about the impact of the use of interpreters on the quality of care received by LEP Latino patients. A literature review was conducted to find the best research evidence. Ten research studies were analyzed to determine the current state of knowledge regarding the use of interpreters in nursing and its impact on the quality of care received by LEP Latino patients. Results of the review were incorporated with the themes from a narrative analysis of interviews conducted with two bilingual nurses who are often used as interpreters. Healthcare providers, including nurses and physicians, underestimate
160
159
85
the complexity of interpretation work and the importance of having a qualified trained medical interpreter. Professionally-trained medical interpreters were associated with higher patient satisfaction levels and a higher quality of care. There is a lack of knowledge of how to properly use an interpreter, resulting in providing low levels of care to LEP Latino patients. Nurses, physicians, and interpreters need to be trained together so that they understand each others role and provide the best possible quality of care to LEP Latino patients. To address this issue, a grand rounds presentation led by a trained interpreter is described. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Oppositional Defiant Disorder and the Kazdin Method Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Carly Ramos 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer, Dr. Jeanne P. Westcott 66 There are many different treatment options discussed in the literature for school-aged children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) resulting in confusion about which treatment methods are the most cost-effective, result in increased therapeutic change, and are consistent with patient and parent satisfaction. Kazdin of the Yale Parenting Center has created his own parent training treatment technique for parents hoping to decrease negative behaviors in children at home and at school. This thesis is an effort to answer the following research question: Is the Kazdin Method a more effective method of teaching parenting practices to parents of children with oppositional defiant disorder than other methods? Ten peer-reviewed articles gleaned from searching various databases were analyzed and critiqued to answer the research question. The research evidence suggests that parent training programs are the most effective treatment methods for children with oppositional defiant disorder. The Kazdin Method is the most effective parent training program because it results in patient satisfaction, increased therapeutic outcomes in children, and it is costeffective. Participation in parent training programs is low due to the barriers parents experience during treatment. Nurses need to ensure participation in parent training programs. Nurses can increase parent participation in these programs by screening for and addressing barriers to treatment before the start of parent training programs.
161
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation The Effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Individuals with Physical/ Psychological Impairments Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Jessica Shultz 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Penny Boyer, Dr. Jeanne P. Westcott 66 Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) has been historically used as an effective holistic nursing intervention. Despite the safety and effectiveness of this therapy, it is not regularly used in patient care settings. Numerous research documents explore the effectiveness of AAT in various patient populations. It is well established that this therapy can be used for individuals with physical and/or psychosocial difficulties, but the characteristics which assist in the achievement of these outcomes have not been clearly identified. A literature review was conducted to more clearly establish the outcome characteristics of AAT that make the intervention therapeutic, and the amount of time and frequency of use that is necessary to achieve these outcomes. The findings suggest multiple themes. The outcome characteristics that most frequently contribute to the effectiveness of AAT included: increased sense of well-being, decreased sense of anxiety, a more therapeutic healing environment and an improved client-caregiver relationship. Based upon these findings, the use
162
86
of AAT as a nursing intervention can promote a sense of well-being in both pediatric and adult patients. This research will be utilized to create a change in protocol in a pediatric hospital setting, in order to promote the safety and efficacy of AAT as a holistic pediatric nursing intervention. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Nursing Through the Medium of Theater Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Molly Snelling 14 | Mentor(s): Dr. Peggy O. Jenkins, Ms. Malissa A. Kano-White Additional Students: Kiara Goldwag 14 The goal of this project is to develop an interdisciplinary approach to teaching nursing students through the medium of theater. Theater students will act as patients in different scenarios, and nursing students will be expected to assess and intervene as appropriate for each case. The purpose behind the scenarios is to determine if the sophomore nursing students enrolled in NURS 234 Medical/Surgical Nursing I in the Fall of 2012 will have a change in their confidence and cognitive learning of the respiratory disorders. The sample will be approximately 50 sophomore students enrolled in NURS 234. Professor Jenkins and I have created five scenarios of patients who have respiratory disorders based on concepts taught in this course. Currently, many schools use high-fidelity simulation mannequins to teach nursing students to care for patients with specific symptoms. Mannequins are very helpful to learn skills; however, they have limited ability to teach students about communication. The plan is to have theater students create character sketches of the patients and then act in the role of the patient with the assigned disorder. Students will be expected to physically and psychosocially assess the patient to determine the respiratory issue and to initiate care for the identified problems. Depending on the case scenario, the actor will adapt to the path of the nursing students thinking. The ability of an actor to convey emotion, changes in facial expressions and communicate their problems provides an added advantage over the use of high-fidelity mannequins. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Evaluation of the Seasonal Eutrophication of the Lower Portion of Black Lake, New York Discipline: Geology and Environmental Sciences Presenter: Ellyssa Tennant 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Zsuzsanna Balogh-Brunstad The lower portion of Black Lake, NY goes through eutrophication as the summer progresses. The lake is surrounded primarily by farms and small camps on the northern shore and by wetlands on the southern shore. Runoff from the nearby farms contains fertilizers, and small seasonal camps have poor septic systems that leak. The goal of my research project was to assess the water quality in the lower portions of Black Lake. I hypothesized that humans introduced excess nutrients, causing the lake to progress to a eutrophic state by end of the summer. Lake water samples were collected from eight locations by boat every other week during the summer of 2011. Standard field parameters were recorded on-site such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, electrical conductivity, and turbidity. Chloride, nitrate, sulfate, and phosphate concentrations were determined with ion chromatography, and potassium concentration was analyzed with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy. As the months progressed, water temperature, pH, electrical conductivity and the amount of vegetation cover increased in the lake. Potassium, nitrate and phosphate concentrations stayed below detection limit, but chlorine and sulfate
87
levels slightly increased over time. The results suggest that fertilizer inputs are insignificant, but the lake ecosystem is affected by the leaky septic systems that increase the sulfate and chloride concentrations. Overall, the eutrophication process of the lake is most likely the result of invasive plant species rather than the increased nutrient levels. Further research on the subject is necessary to investigate the cause of the seasonal eutrophication. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Study of a Third Grade Struggling Reader and her Change in Reading Achievement Over Time Discipline: Education Presenter: Samuel Tollen 13 | Mentor(s): Mr. F. Blake Tenore The purpose of this presentation is to describe my experiences tutoring a third-grade struggling reader. I completed this study as a requirement for Education 341, Developmental Literacy Skills. Every student is required to tutor a struggling reader and assess his or her strengths and needs through Miscue Analysis and observation. Through my initial assessments I determined that she was reading at the late second-grade level. My goal was to have her improve her reading as much as possible and, at minimum, have her reading independently at the third-grade level. To accomplish this, I met with her once a week for one hour and read two different books, one at the independent level and one at the instructional level. I documented the readers miscues during each session and analyzed them to determine exactly what types of miscues occurred. I used multiple assessment tools to track the progress she made in different aspects of reading, and I used the assessment data to inform my instructional choices. I hope to be able to show that the tutoring intervention has raised the readers achievement.
165
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Barriers to Providing Family-Centered Care to Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Families Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Stephanie Washburn 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson Cancer is the number one cause of disease-related death among children and, though the incidence of cancer in children is still increasing, the number of childhood deaths due to cancer is declining. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the family is turned upside down; the child and family are faced with sadness, anxiety and confusion. One specific factor that families struggle with during this time and throughout the childs cancer course is their involvement in their childs care. To determine why this is a struggle for parents and families, a review of the literature was conducted to find the best research evidence. Ten research studies were analyzed to determine the barriers of registered professional nurses providing family-centered care to pediatric oncology patients and their families. With the findings gathered through the literature review, registered professional nurses and other health care professionals will be better able to facilitate family-centered care to pediatric oncology patients and their families. Registered professional nurses will be more apt to tailor care specifically to the needs of the family and also to communicate more effectively with the family to identify their needs. Though more research is needed on the education of RNs and other healthcare professionals related to providing family-centered care, the current research is beneficial to proving that family-centered care is a significant part of pediatric oncology care.
166
88
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Promoting Growth and Development in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Defects Discipline: Nursing Presenter: Lauren Weed 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Theresa Turick-Gibson The heart is often referred to as the powerhouse of the human body. When the heart does not function properly, there are many complications that affect each organ system in the body. A congenital heart defect (CHD) is present at birth and unlike other heart diseases that can possibly be avoided with lifestyle modifications and drug therapy, CHD cannot. Nurses need to be aware of how to promote normal growth and development in children and adolescents to prevent further complications from CHD. A review of the literature was undertaken to discern the best strategies to achieve this. Results of the review were incorporated with themes from interviews done with two participants with congenital heart defects. The research revealed that there is a growth and developmental deficit in children and adolescents with CHD. These deficits range from motor and cognitive development to their self-concept and psychosocial support. Nurses need to identify these and use all levels of prevention to aid in lifestyle adjustments to support a healthy and normal life for these individuals. More research is needed on specific ways nurses can promote growth and development in these children. Nurses need to provide holistic care and education to their patients in an age-appropriate manner, as well as reference community services such as support groups available to patients with CHD. A research translation project was developed based on these findings. An educational workshop for nurses about ways to promote growth and development was developed.
167
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Dynamical Mass Calculations for the WBL 509/AWM 3 Galaxy Group Discipline: Physics Presenter: Catherine Weigel 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Parker Troischt | Co-presenter(s): Jaclyn Patterson 13, Nathan Nichols 14 The Undergraduate ALFALFA (Arecibo Legacy Fast ALFA) Team Groups Project is a collaborative undertaking of faculty and students at 11 institutions, aimed at investigating properties of galaxy groups surveyed by the ALFALFA blind HI survey. The Hartwick College team is analyzing two 6x6 degree regions of the sky where galaxy groups WBL 368 and WBL 509/AWM 3 are centered. Dynamical masses were calculated for the two groups using four mass estimator methods: the Virial Theorem Mass Estimator, Projected Mass Estimator, Median Mass Estimator, and the Average Mass Estimator. Star Formation Rates (SFRs) are also being calculated for these galaxy groups, and a progress update will be given here. This work has been supported by NSF grants AST-0724918, AST-0725267 and AST-0725380.
168
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Personality and Music Performance: The Interactive and Main Effects of Optimism and Audience Composition on Music Performance Anxiety Discipline: Psychology Presenter: Lauren Wetzel 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Justin A. Wellman
169
89
Our research assessed the role of optimism and observers on music performance anxiety in college-aged vocal students. The purpose of our research was to allow music educators to obtain knowledge about factors influencing a students music performance such that they could help students exhibit less performance anxiety and subsequently perform with greater confidence. Anxiety levels were evaluated while singing The Star Spangled Banner in two within-subject experimental conditions, whether an experimenter was present in the audience or not. Heart rate, visual signs, and self-evaluation measures including the Life Orientation Test, an unrealistic optimism questionnaire, the Musical Performance Anxiety Inventory, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule were used to determine levels of anxiety and optimism in each participant. 2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Reducing Auditory Distractions for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study Discipline: Education Presenter: Abigail Wright 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Gregory W. Smith | Co-presenter(s): Jill Roth 12 Researchers in the fields of cognitive psychology and education have been studying the negative effects of noise on human performance for more than a century. A new qualitative inquiry (phenomenology) was conducted with students with learning disabilities that utilized noisereducing headphones during an academic assessment. Twenty-one elementary students with learning disabilities were interviewed to offer the opportunity to describe their lived experience when wearing the noise-reducing headphones during an academic assessment.
170
2-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, First Floor Hallway Galleries Poster Presentation Old Masters in a New Skin: Kathleen Giljes Restorations Discipline: Art and Art History Presenter: Jami Zahemski 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Douglas R. Zullo Kathleen Gilje is an artist who takes the works of artists such as Ingres, Manet, Degas, and Thomas Eakins and copies or, to use her terminology, restores them to express her views on modern issues such as body modification, political movements, and current art history scholarship. Though some critics have accused her of defiling great works of art, a closer look at this series of paintings in their cultural contexts reveals layers of information and challenges the viewer to consider how replacing elements of previously existing works of art with contemporary visual references can result in a surprising and nuanced understanding of issues such as body modification, gender, and race.
171
2:15-2:30 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium From Genre to Genre: Using Electronic Music in the Classroom Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Jessica Lane 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Diane Paige The purpose of this project is to explore aspects of different popular musical genres including those from the United States and around the world. As a means to explore these styles, I will create an electronic piece using Garage Band computer software, which contains musical genres such as salsa, rock, calypso, and bhangra. This composition will serve as an example of how music
172
90
educators can use electronic works as a teaching tool. This presentation will include a discussion of selected musical genres and the strategies used to meld disparate styles into one cohesive musical composition. 2:20-2:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Unequal Education: How the Brown v. Board of Education Decision can be Applied in Rural West Virginia Discipline: Political Science Presenter: Rebecka Flynn 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laurel E. Elder There are many cases of environmental injustice taking place in Appalachian Coal Country against the people of Appalachia by the coal industry. This presentation looks in-depth at one instance of possible environmental injustice: the case of Marsh Fork Elementary School located at the heart of Appalachian Coal Country, West Virginia. At this school, students attend class in a building located next to a coal processing plant and coal sludge dam and reservoir. Using the principles explained in Brown v. Board of Education, this paper analyzes whether or not the school has met its obligations to the children who attend the school. The paper focuses on whether having a coal processing plant and coal sludge dam and reservoir next to the school was a violation of the childrens rights set forth in that decision and whether the school district was obligated by these principles to give the students a new school, not located next to the coal processing plant and coal sludge dam and reservoir.
173
2:20-2:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Rebound Effects with Hybrid Vehicles: A Contradiction Discipline: Economics Presenter: Patrick Thompson 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Carlena K. Ficano The green movement toward a more energy-efficient economy, which gained momentum when the Obama Administration took office in January 2009, has prompted a multitude of policies to decrease foreign oil demand and domestic CO2 emissions. Vehicle fleet efficiency improvements are important, considering that 33% of U.S. CO2 emissions come from the transportation sector. The Cash for Clunkers policy implemented in the summer of 2009 reveals the governments desire to curtail the presence of inefficient vehicles on American roads, and corporate advertisements demonstrate that fuel efficiency improvements are gaining importance in consumers purchasing decisions as motor vehicle companies flaunt improved fleet efficiency. Do these efforts actually provide the results we desire? Some skeptics believe that with greater fuel efficiency comes an incentive to consume more transportation, a concept known as the rebound effect. Specifically, as a cars fuel efficiency improves, the owner may have an incentive to drive rather than walk or use public transportation, thereby increasing rather than decreasing total vehicle miles. This paper empirically tests for the presence or absence of a rebound effect by observing vehicle miles travelled for hybrid vehicles in comparison to other vehicles. To do this, I used the U.S. Department of Transportations 2009 National Household Travel Survey and instrumental variables and fixed effects techniques to model vehicle level miles travelled as a function of hybrid status and other individual and vehicle level covariates.
174
2:30-2:45 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Connecting to Society: How Music Can Foster an Understanding of Emotion, Communications, and Social Rules in Students with Autism
175
91
Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Anna Carbone 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ann M. Deisler My research considers the possibility that music has the potential to assist students with autism in learning communication skills. My first goal for this project was to present a review of research supporting my thesis. There has been extensive research on this topic, and much of it has shown music to be effective in reaching students with autism. Based on this literature review, I developed the hypothesis above, created lesson plans based on my research and carried out these plans with students. Successful communication skills can help autistic students function in society more effectively. Music can evoke emotions and serve as a means of communication, allowing autistic students to become better-functioning members of society. For these students, being able to function in society can lead to better opportunities for jobs and help them present themselves better to others. Therefore, I believe that music can be an effective tool in teaching communication skills to students with autism in order to help them contribute to society. 2:40-3 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation To Kill or Not to Kill? The Effectiveness of the Death Penalty Discipline: Political Science Presenter: Anthony Bonagura 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laurel E. Elder Over the course of our countrys history, political scientists and the general population alike have argued over the morality of capital punishment. A key development in this debate was the Supreme Court case of Furman v. Georgia in 1972, in which the Supreme Court forced states to rewrite their capital punishment laws in order for them to abide by the eighth amendment of the Constitution. This ruling resulted in our countrys capital punishment laws significantly differing on a state-to-state basis. My research entails a cross-sectional analysis of the death penalty as a deterrent, using data from 2010. It is intended to be a continuation of work previously done in this field by updating it with more recent data. In my research, I also considered other variables that were not previously considered in other studies, such as the strictness of the states capital punishment laws and the strength of the states gun control laws. This research finds that the existence, as well as the use, of the death penalty does not produce lower murder rates. I will conclude by considering why some states continue to use the death penalty despite no statistical evidence that it acts as a deterrent.
176
2:40-3 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Faculty Salary and Compensation Study: An Econometric Analysis Discipline: Economics Presenter: Danielle Freeland 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Carlena K. Ficano At all levels of education, there is concern over administrative bloat, whereby administrators represent a growing share of an educational institutions total employment numbers and compensation spending. In this study, I use a panel dataset of all US four-year bachelors degreegranting colleges and universities, both private and public, over the period 2000 to 2010, to evaluate the extent of the problem in higher education and its development over time. The data include school-level characteristics (acceptance rate, graduation rates, religious affiliation, Carnegie classification, endowment level, number of major and minor offerings) as well as employment data (the number of faculty and staff and the level of salary and compensation they receive based on job category), allowing me to identify common attributes of those schools with the least and most administrative bloat. Using OLS regression techniques, I then examine factors associated with increasing reliance on administrative staff in colleges and universities.
177
92
2:45-3 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium You Say You Want a Revolution: Integrating Music Education into Core Curriculum Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Lindsay Wynne 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ann M. Deisler, Dr. Marc E. Shaw This is an oral presentation of a musical written about the Revolutionary War that incorporates the core standards from fourth grade social studies, English and music. There will be excerpts from the script and sound clips from the musical score. The presenter will discuss the process of writing the music and script, as well as why she feels integrating music and the other content areas is important. This musical was intended for a New York State fourth grade class, but can be used in any state grades three and up to learn about the Revolutionary War. This musical is an original work. 3-3:15 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Creating Cultural Competency through Integrating the Filipino Kulingtang into the Music Classroom Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Maria Chavez 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Diane Paige This project involves an overview of Filipino folk music, particularly the Maguindanaos Kulingtang ensemble and how it might be integrated into the secondary music classroom. After exploring the history of this ensemble, I will create a series of lesson plans that use this musical style and its instruments as a pedagogical approach. By bringing this Filipino style of music into the classroom, the music educator will be able to use it as a means to explore issues of race, class, and gender as well as to increase cultural awareness. This presentation will also include a short performance of Kulingtang.
179
178
3-3:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Al Jazeera: A Positive Addition to United States Media Discipline: Political Science Presenter: Eleanor Prisco 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Laurel E. Elder While enrolled in Media and Politics this past fall, I learned of ways in which a democracy could be affected, both positively and negatively, by different forms of media, as well as the coverage media provides for the population. As I have a strong interest in international relations, I started looking at the role international media sources held in the United States. As I examined this topic further, I came to the conclusion that an increase in the presence of foreign media would be a positive addition to the United States media environment; I focused this research on the media source Al Jazeera. In my presentation, I argue that many widely held negative beliefs about Al Jazeera are in fact unfounded, and that the inclusion of an Al Jazeera station in cable television news offerings would be a positive addition to the United States media landscape.
180
3-3:20 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation Optimism, Goal Obstruction, and Task Performance in an Online Game Discipline: Psychology Presenter: Fawn Caplandies 13 | Mentor(s): Dr. Justin A. Wellman | Co-presenter(s): Alexandria Billington 13
181
93
Task difficulty may differentially influence optimists and pessimists task performance. The presence of a goal obstruction may actually help optimists perform better. Our study examined the performance of undergraduate students using an online gaming interface in which they completed a virtual fishing task. Participants avatars in the experimental condition received virtual alcohol that impaired the avatars coordination and vision. As predicted, there was a positive relationship between optimism and performance, but only in the obstruction condition. Results in the present study highlight the importance of perceived obstacles in the performance of optimists. As expected, optimists actually performed best when their goal performance was obstructed or challenged in some way. This study is the first we are aware of that examined the task performance of optimists and pessimists in a virtual environment. As our society becomes increasingly technologically dependent and enmeshed in virtual communities, it is important to understand how these environments and factors within these environments may alter performance on various tasks. 3:15-3:30 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium The Dance of Death for Rock Orchestra Discipline: Music Presenter: Kyle May 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Jason L. Curley This presentation will offer an explanation of the compositional techniques I employed in writing a symphony for Rock Orchestra 2012. The presentation will explain how I combined both classical/ counterpoint styles and rock music styles to write for a combination of the two ensembles. I will also address the difficulties I encountered while combining these two styles and recommend techniques which worked well for others who may be interested in undertaking a similar project. The purpose of this composition and subsequent presentation are to show the feasibility of combining classical and modern pop culture musical styles.
182
3:20-3:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 138 | Oral Presentation Young Adults Political Ideology and Identity: Who Really Holds the Key? Discipline: Political Science Presenter: Robert Ploth 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Matthew Voorhees The main focus of the project is to provide support for the life-long persistence model in relation to political ideology and identity among young adults. The life-long persistence model essentially states that what the young adult learns in his/her childhood is the foundation for his/her entire life. In order to obtain support, I performed a literature review of well-established authors who both support and discredit the life-long persistence model. I also created a survey through which I collected original data. My survey was broken into two parts. The first part focused strictly on the subjects parents and their political identification and ideology along a range of key political issues. The second half of the survey is formatted the exact same way except the questions are strictly about the student. By doing it this way I was able to see if there is a correlation between how parents feel and how the student feels. Essentially it allowed me to support or discredit my thesis. After gathering all my data I was finally able to run cross tabulations to see if my hypothesis was supported. I found that in the end my hypothesis was supported when it came to ideology, but when it came to identity my hypothesis was not supported because the life-long persistence model did not hold true.
183
94
3:20-3:40 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 207 | Oral Presentation The Effects of Homophobia on Eyewitness Memory Discipline: Psychology Presenter: Victoria Halsted 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Katharine A. Blackwell People are notoriously bad witnesses to crimes. Previous research has focused on universal factors such as how individuals are asked questions, what causes false memories, how victims and eyewitnesses to a crime focus on weapons, and how all of these factors lead to inaccurate or misleading witness statements. Although science may be catching up to the way investigators process crimes, less research has been done on internal or unconscious biases that may factor into a witnesss recall of a crime. Biases against the victim could lead to a lessened perceived violence of the crime. This study investigates how homophobia may lead to lesser perception of violence in hate crimes. 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium We Are One: Motivating Students with Special Needs in the Music Classroom Discipline: Music Presenter: Natalie Yambor 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Diane Paige The power of music to motivate and educate has been well documented. It is a powerful tool that educators can use to engage all students, regardless of ability. Students with special needs present particular challenges in the music classroom. I will explore several theories of motivation, the particular needs of students with special needs, and pedagogical approaches to teaching in the special needs music classroom. As a result of this study, I will present a series of recommendations for the music teacher that can be applied in the classroom.
185
184
3:45-4 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium Popular Music Pedagogy: Fundamentals of Music Theory through Popular Culture Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Brittany Maquet-Lambert 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ann M. Deisler A class of music theory through popular music culture is exactly what the students of today need. Yes, students should be given a chance to experience classical music, but on first glance, some students are not going to be enthralled by the works of Mozart or Beethoven. The music that students experience outside of the classroom is what they are interested in and is what teachers can use to teach the fundamentals of what they need to know. Students will be more apt to retain when teachers use music that is relative to their students everyday lives. Once a foundation is laid, bridges can be built from pop culture to the classical genre, and this bridge can be crossed as necessary to teach all values necessary to truly know the material and gain a true appreciation for the world of music.
186
4-4:15 p.m. | Anderson Center for the Arts, Room 209 | Classroom Presentation Music Senior Symposium The Music in You: Reviving Music in Urban Schools Discipline: Music Education Presenter: Kristina Allen 12 | Mentor(s): Dr. Ann M. Deisler
187
95
To many young students in urban schools, music class can be perceived as boring or a waste of time. The primary reason for this is that music lessons in urban classrooms are often not designed to cater to the students interests. As the students in urban school settings confront problems such as low socioeconomic status and family instability, it is necessary that lessons in school work engage the students in positive ways. This senior thesis project, inspired by the students at School #2, in the city of Troy, NY, is designed to provide urban elementary general music educators with a semester-long curriculum that connects students lives outside of the classroom with their lives inside. The goal of this curriculum is to meld musical concepts with the students interests, allowing the students to find a new interest in music. Two unit plans for students grades four through six, form the core of this curriculum, the first combining street drumming and rap techniques, with the second focusing on the students themselves, allowing self-expression through music. Students at School #2 will be taught a condensed version of one of these units, and video footage of the students musical compositions and reactions will be part of the presentation of this thesis. The overall intention of this project is to provide urban educators with resources for making music in their classrooms worthwhile and motivating for their students. 8-9:30 p.m. | Bresee Hall, Lab Theatre | Theatrical Production Songs For A New World Discipline: Theatre Presenter: Bianca Tubolino 12 | Mentor(s): Ms. Malissa A. Kano-White, Dr. Jason L. Curley Co-presenter(s): Kristyn Knapp 12 This combined senior thesis production brings together students from the music and theatre programs to present the musical theatre production; Songs For A New World written by Jason Robert Brown. Set in a subway in New York City, each song weaves the different life experiences and perspectives of the shows characters into a tapestry of story and song. Each song is musically distinctive and dramatically effective. Tubolino and Knapp served as co-artistic collaborators and directors for this unique musical theatre performance which is neither musical play nor revue, [but] is closer to a theatrical song cycle.
188
96

Showcase Brochure 2012

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Showcase Brochure 2012

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

This is it

StudentLiberal Arts in Practice Showcase: An Exhibition of

2012 Student Showcase: General Schedule

u emerson inTernaTional inTernshiP scholarshiPs | The Emerson

Freedman Prize winners

Tanae Adderley 13 Desiree Fuller 12 Victoria Halsted 12

Student Showcase Schedule

u emerson award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u emerson award winner

u emerson award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u duFFy award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u emerson award winner

u duFFy award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u duFFy award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

Student Showcase Schedule and Descriptions

u emerson award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u emerson award winner

u emerson award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

10:30-10:45 a.m. | Golisano Hall, Room 203 | Classroom Presentation

u Freedman Prize winner

u emerson award winner

u duFFy award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u duFFy award winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

u Freedman Prize winner

You might also like