Adrian College Ribbons of Excellence 2017 Programme

2017,

5th - 5th April

Adrian College Ribbons of Excellence 2017

Conference Programme

Wednesday, 5th April
Wednesday 08:45 - 09:15	Open Opening Session Venue Caine Student Center
08:45 Professor Rambo says "Learn or die" -- lifelong learning and the brain » Dr. Michael McGrath Department of History & Art History, Adrian College
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:50	1A Oral Session 1A Chaired By: Mr. Jim Berryman Venue Jones 110
09:30 The Young Musician's Guide to Copyright and Publishing » Dana Musial (Adrian College), Martin Marks (Adrian College) 09:50 The Layered Process of Theatric Commercial Production » Nicole Brokas (Adrian College), Christy Mesaros-Winckles (Adrian College) 10:10 A Beginner's Guide to Learning Centers in the Classroom » Nicole Fredrich (Adrian College), Christine Knaggs (Adrian College)
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:30	1B Oral Session 1B Chaired By: Ms. Becky Ghena Venue Peelle 207
09:30 Do Short Bouts of Intense Exercise Have an Effect on Memory Scores in Collegiate Aged Men and Women » Nicholas Sheridan (Adrian College), Tina Claiborne (Adrian College) 09:50 Effect of Different Ankle Brace Types on Vertical Jump and Agility Performance in Volleyball Players » Olivia Bruck (Adrian College), Tina Claiborne (Adrian College) 10:10 Influence of Grade and Surface Type on Tibial Impact Acceleration in Trained Distance Runners » Nathan Waite (Adrian College), Jakob Lauver (Adrian College)
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:30	1C Oral Session 1C Chaired By: Prof. Amber Gray Venue Peelle 210
09:30 Mathematical Modeling of Epidemiology on Scale Free Networks » Jamie Brandon (Adrian College), Scott Hill (Adrian College) 09:50 The Determination of Force on the Metacarpal Heads of Mixed Martial Artists: A Comparison of Hand Protection » Daniel Hudson (Adrian College), Victor Liberi (Adrian College), Greg Thompson (Adrian College), John Goetschius (Adrian College) 10:10 Thermodynamics of a Marshmallow in a Microwave » Frankie Petrie (Adrian College), Michael Claus (Adrian College)
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:30	1D Oral Session 1D Chaired By: Dr. Sarah Hanson Venue Peelle 212
09:30 Emotional Arousal- Induced Memory Enhancement and Blood Glucose Elevation » Lexie Tzafaroglou (Adrian College), Emily Duncan (Adrian College), Katrina Callus (Adrian College), Samantha Silvers (Adrian College), Marti Morales (Adrian College) 09:50 The role of generalist and specialist pathogens in maintaining forest tree biodiversity: a simulation-based approach » Sarah Wilga (Adrian College), Michael Douglas (Adrian College), Alex Mercer (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College)
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:30	1E Oral Session 1E Chaired By: Dr. Amy Hillard Venue Peelle 301
09:30 Intimate Partner Violence Experiences » Jennifer Reimer (Adrian College), Christie Boxer (Adrian College) 09:50 Gender Differences in Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Defense Cases » Brooke Gibson (Adrian College), Christie Boxer (Adrian College)
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:30	1F Oral Session 1F Chaired By: Dr. Katie Rasmussen Venue Downs Hall Theater
09:30 Williams Oratorical Competition » Bethany Shepherd (Adrian College)
Wednesday 10:30 - 10:45	Snack Break Venue Peelle Lobby & Downs Hall Lobby
Wednesday 10:30 - 10:45	Art Art Exhibits Venue Peelle Lobby
10:30 The Tree of Life » Sarah Wilga (Adrian College), Alex Mercer (Adrian College), Michael Douglas (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College)
Wednesday 10:45 - 11:45	2A Oral Session 2A Chaired By: Prof. Cheryl Nutter Venue Jones 110
10:45 American Advertising Federation: Tai Pei Frozen Foods » Vincent Jelsomeno (Adrian College), Mike Blumenthal (Adrian College), Sam Price (Adrian College), Vanness Vaughn (Adrian College), Danielle Sleight (Adrian College), Amber Laginess (Adrian College), Abigail Gustafson (Adrian College), Collin Korte (Adrian College), Aaron Rosen (Adrian College), Rachel Williams (Adrian College), Patrick Quinlan (Adrian College) 11:05 A Comparison of Male and Female Sneaker Collection Behavior » Kristyanna Madrid (Adrian College), Patrick Quinlan (Adrian College)
Wednesday 10:45 - 11:45	2B Oral Session 2B Chaired By: Ms. Linda Jacobs Venue Peelle 207
10:45 Women Who Changed America » Derrick Pinter (Adrian College), Deborah Field (Adrian College) 11:05 Boys Who Will Be Men Tomorrow: A History of Camp Lanakila, Boys' Camps, and Character-Building Philosophies » Alexander Sadie (Adrian College), Stephanie Jass (Adrian College) 11:25 Paying the Toll: The Costs of Being Transgender » Brodie Lobb (Adrian College), Linda Learman (Adrian College)
Wednesday 10:45 - 11:45	2C Oral Session 2C Chaired By: Mr. Don Taylor Venue Peelle 210
10:45 Habitat Occupancy of Plants at Walden West Biological Station » Samantha Silvers (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College) 11:05 Floristic Inventory of Walden West Biological Station: Alpha and Beta Diversity » Olivia Herrera (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College) 11:25 Identification of the Insect Threats of Walden West Biological Station » Emily Huber (Adrian College), Jim Martin (Adrian College)
Wednesday 10:45 - 11:45	2D Oral Session 2D Chaired By: Mr. Bob Freligh Venue Peelle 212
10:45 Social Entrepreneurship: Creating sustainable community development with ethical trade practices » Sam Johnston (Adrian College), John Eipper (Adrian College) 11:05 Living Sustainably: A Study of Environmental Attitudes vs. Behavior for the Creation of a Campus Sustainability Action Plan at Adrian College » Claire Ollila (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College) 11:25 Design and Implementation of a Sustainable Food Production System for a Children's Home in Southern India » Brendan Harvey (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College)
Wednesday 10:45 - 11:45	2E Oral Session 2E Chaired By: Mr. David Stimpson Venue Peelle 301
10:45 Modern Art and Children's Literature » Alexandra Cavinee (Adrian College), Carissa Massey (Adrian College) 11:05 Cathy Guisewite: A Closer Look at a Contemporary Cartoonist » Natalie Modes (Adrian College), Carissa Massey (Adrian College) 11:25 Entertainment news and the potential of journalism » Spencer Durham (Adrian College), Bethany Shepherd (Adrian College)
Wednesday 10:45 - 11:25	2F Oral Session 2F Chaired By: Mr. Ben Ernst Venue Downs Hall Theater
10:45 Try Everything » Nicole Brokas (Adrian College), Annissa Morgensen-Lindsay (Adrian College) 11:05 Measure in Love » Maria Mikulec (Adrian College), Annissa Morgensen-Lindsay (Adrian College)
Wednesday 11:45 - 12:30	Posters Poster Session Chaired By: Prof. Heather Schuyler Venue Peelle Addition Lobby
Posing, Puzzles, and Performance » Kimberly Badenhop (Adrian College), Michelle Beechler (Adrian College), Amy Hillard (Adrian College) Multilayer Physical and Environmental QGIS Based Map of Walden West, Lenawee County, Michigan » Kyle Boggs (Adrian College), Thomas Muntean (Adrian College) Comparative Heavy Mineral Analysis of Wisconsin and Illinoisan Glacial Till from the Locations of Walden West and East Fork State Park: A Test for Provenance and Sediment Recycling » David Burke (Adrian College), Thomas Muntean (Adrian College), Sarah Hanson (Adrian College) Perceptions of Mental Illness » Alisha Dell (Adrian College), Christie Boxer (Adrian College) Phylogenetic Analysis of the Flora of Walden West Biological Station » Derek Gavelis (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College) Fall Phenology of Invasive Shrubs of Southeast Michigan » Olivia Herrera (Adrian College), Jeffrey Lake (Adrian College) Nutrient Loads and Surface Water Health at Walden West, Tipton, Michigan » Tanner Jones (Adrian College), Sarah Hanson (Adrian College) Theoretical Testing of Michigan Crime and Victim Data: 2015 » Gabrielle Novak (Adrian College), Christie Boxer (Adrian College) Controversies Surrounding Recreational Drug Use in Sports » Aaron Rosen (Adrian College), Erica Zonder (Adrian College) Collegiate Women's Body Image Dissatisfaction Influenced by Sex Roles and the Media » Amanda Simpson (Adrian College), Michelle Beechler (Adrian College), Amy Hillard (Adrian College) Perceived Etiology Influences Attitudes Toward Schizophrenia » Alonia Slappy (Adrian College), Michelle Beechler (Adrian College) The Analysis of Orange Juice Distillation » Conner Stevons (Adrian College), Nicole Fredrich (Adrian College), Jennifer Kelly (Adrian College), Michael Claus (Adrian College) Transparency Issues and the PGA Tour Drug Policy » Justin Webster (Adrian College), Erica Zonder (Adrian College) Do Modern Video Games Cause more Cognitive Aggression than their Prequels? » Derek Woltjer (Adrian College), Michelle Beechler (Adrian College)
Wednesday 13:00 - 14:00	KN Keynote Venue Adrian Tobias Room
13:00 Your One Wild and Precious Life": A Lifetime of Learning » Dr. Diane Henningfeld
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00	3A Oral Session 3A Chaired By: Dr. Andrew Winckles, Dr. Lisa Kaplan, and Dr. Eric Hood Venue Jones 110
The Star Light Writing Award for Core » Bethany Shepherd (Adrian College) Mahan Manuscript Honors Award » Bethany Shepherd (Adrian College)
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00	3B Oral Session 3B Chaired By: Mr. Jim Potthast Venue Peelle 207
14:00 Major Beebe: A Day in the life of a Civil War Soldier » Morgan Wiza (Adrian College), Agnes Caldwell (Adrian College) 14:20 Countering Misconceptions About Refugees » Kaysie Burnside (Adrian College), Andrew Haring (Adrian College), Amanda Gasior (Adrian College), Deborah Field (Adrian College) 14:40 Refugee Crises, Submission to Authority and 1 Peter: Did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Get it Wrong? » Hannah Hawkins (Adrian College), Scott Elliott (Adrian College)
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00	3C Oral Session 3C Chaired By: Mr. Chuck Chase Venue Peelle 210
14:00 Historical Analysis on Nail Decoration, with an Emphasis on the Development of the Modern Craft » Hope Dangler (Adrian College), Zach Dunn (Adrian College) 14:20 Sutton Who? » Mikayla Lier (Adrian College), Stephanie Jass (Adrian College) 14:40 Realignment Synthesis of Progressive Era » David Pyke (Adrian College), Stephanie Jass (Adrian College)
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00	3D Oral Session 3D Chaired By: Ms. Marcia Boynton Venue Peelle 212
14:00 The Determination of Medial Knee Impact force of the Ice Hockey Goalie Using the Butterfly Technique » Eddie Schaeffer (Adrian College), Victor Liberi (Adrian College), Jakob Lauver (Adrian College), John Goetschius (Adrian College) 14:20 The influence of parent education on the helmet fit of youth ice hockey athletes » Lydia Reedy (Adrian College), Tina Claiborne (Adrian College), Victor Liberi (Adrian College), John Goetschius (Adrian College) 14:40 Knowledge of Coaches and Parents Regarding Recognition and Pre-hospital Care of Potentially Catastrophic Injuries in Youth Sport » Brigette Cameron (Adrian College), Tina Claiborne (Adrian College)
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00	3E Oral Session 3E Chaired By: Dr. Tony Coumoundouros Venue Peelle 301
14:00 Experiences with Exercise: Differences in Exercise Based on Gender, Self-concept, and Evaluation Apprehension » Ashley Budnik (Adrian College), Kailey Fuller (Adrian College), Brianna Ricket (Adrian College), Sarah Stoker (Adrian College), Suzanne Helfer (Adrian College) 14:20 Mind Wandering During Reading: The Effects of Reading Skill » Derek Woltjer (Adrian College), Juana-Inez Coronado-Jimenez (Adrian College), Kaye Keckler (Adrian College), Rachel Oldfield (Adrian College), Alessandra Raciti (Adrian College), Michelle Siegel (Adrian College), Seth Knox (Adrian College), Stacey Todaro (Adrian College) 14:40 To Tweet or not to Tweet: An Objective Analysis of President Trump's Linguistic Communication » Alissa Flury (Adrian College), Stacey Todaro (Adrian College)
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00	3F Oral Session 3F Chaired By: Prof. Chris Smith Venue Downs Hall Theater
14:00 The Musical Score's Enhancement of Movie Scenes: A Practical Demonstration » Josie Palmer (Adrian College), Pete Ford (Adrian College) 14:20 Survival Manual for Musicians and Athletes with Performance Anxiety » Madelyn Abraham (Adrian College), Cecilia Johnson (Adrian College) 14:40 Composition with Strings: From an Outsider's Perspective » Joshua VanCampen (Adrian College), Pete Ford (Adrian College)
Wednesday 15:00 - 15:15	Snack Break Venue Peelle Lobby & Downs Hall Lobby
Wednesday 15:15 - 16:15	4A Oral Session 4A Chaired By: Dr. Christy Mesaros-Winckles Venue Jones 110
15:15 Analyzing Popular Cinema Through Communication Theory » Natalie Dunn (Adrian College), Chad Mossing (Adrian College), Robert Alexander (Adrian College), Garrett Gabalis (Adrian College), Christy Mesaros-Winckles (Adrian College)
Wednesday 15:15 - 16:15	4B Oral Session 4B Chaired By: Ms. Noelle Keller Venue Peelle 207
15:15 Cancer Metaphors and Framing: Useful or Damaging? » Emily Duncan (Adrian College), Marti Morales (Adrian College) 15:35 The Transformation of Alchemy to Chemistry: Who Influenced and Revolutionized Modern Chemistry » Emily Bristow (Adrian College), Michael Claus (Adrian College) 15:55 Uruguay's Quiet Transition to 94.5% Renewable Electric Consumption... and Why a Country 100 Times Its Size Should Take Notes » Claire Ollila (Adrian College), John Eipper (Adrian College)
Wednesday 15:15 - 16:15	4C Oral Session 4C Chaired By: Ms. Kate Mitchell Venue Peelle 210
15:15 Not for Granted » Maria Mikulec (Adrian College), Annissa Morgensen-Lindsay (Adrian College) 15:35 Grantwriting: A Glimpse » Haley Cook (Adrian College), Annissa Morgensen-Lindsay (Adrian College) 15:55 Challenges and Opportunities Facing Female Accountants and Their Rise in the Accounting Profession » Shalana Klemann (Adrian College), Amber Gray (Adrian College)
Wednesday 15:15 - 16:15	4D Oral Session 4D Chaired By: Dr. Ben Pawlisch Venue Peelle 212
15:15 The Anitmicrobial Effects of Garlic Extract on E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus » Bailey Sarka (Adrian College), Janet Salzwedel (Adrian College) 15:35 Progress from Tribulation: The Reality of Scientific Research » Emily Huber (Adrian College), Jim Martin (Adrian College) 15:55 Second Year of Nutrient Sampling in the South Branch of the River Raisin » Kyle Jaynes (Adrian College), Rachel Kanaziz (Adrian College), Ben Woerner (Adrian College), Andrew Zuckerman (Adrian College), Jim Martin (Adrian College)
Wednesday 15:15 - 16:15	4E Oral Session 4E Chaired By: Dr. John Goetschius Venue Peelle 301
15:15 The Voice of the Oxcart: Fostering Literary Citizenship » Julia Borst (Adrian College), Hannah Hawkins (Adrian College), Linda Learman (Adrian College) 15:35 Family Culture https://soundcloud.com/peoplespodcast/episode1 » Tad Davis (Adrian College), Christy Mesaros-Winckles (Adrian College)
Wednesday 16:30 - 17:30	AX Alpha Chi Venue Herrick Chapel
16:30 Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony » Alpha Chi

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