Science and Mathematics Student Presentations
Presentations from 2019
Characterization of a Netrin-4 Like Protein in Tetrahymena thermophila, Leah Anderton, Nicholas Bradley, Bryce Childers, Levi Fox, Kirstyn Kelley, Lauren Lightbody, Allison McClean, Estelle Viaud-Murat, Lydia Watson, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
A Description of a Population of Rugose Horn Corals in the Whitewater Formation (Richmondian, Ordovician) Camden, OH, Campbell F. Bortel
Recombinant Netrin-4 Does Not Signal Through the Netrin-1 or Netrin-3 Pathway in Tetrahymena thermophila, Nicholas Bradley and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Tetrahymena thermophila Lack a Homologue of the Caenorhabditis Elegans Lin-4 miRNA, Bryce H. Childers, Sorrel Paris, Emma Wessels, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Using CT Scans to Describe an Allosaurus Skull (Dinosauria: Theropoda), Jordan C. Oldham
Presentations from 2018
The Use of Drones for Creating 3D Models of Waterfalls and Bedrock Features, with Particular Attention to Process and Teaching Applications, Campbell F. Bortel
Netrin-3 Signals Through Serine Phosphorylation in Tetrahymena thermophila, Cayla C. Eckley, Rebecca N. Haught, Kyle J. Hooper, Jared E. Matz, Joshua L. Wilson, Bethany C. Khol, Katelyn R. Malik, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
On Passing the Buck, Adam J. Hammett and Anna Joy Yang
Netrin-3: Tracking the Elusive Antimitotic Signal on the Western Frontier, Michael David Jolley, Kirsten P. Kelley, Jared E. Matz, Natalie S. Phillips, Emma Wessels, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Mapping Netrin Signaling in Tetrahymena thermophila, Katelyn R. Malik, Bethany C. Khol, Stephanie J. Hermann, Kenneth W. Ward, Daniele T. Modderman, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Paradigms and Paleoartists: How our Perception of Dinosaurs Forms, Jordan C. Oldham
A Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis of Massie’s Creek Gorge, Greene County, OH, Using HEC-RAS, Joshua W. Perez
Small Mammal Diversity Varies by Vegetative Cover (Greene County, Ohio), Shannon Swicker, Kaytlin (Goodwin) Huizinga, and Mark A. Gathany
A Comparative Analysis of Martin Luther's Works, Lauren E. Yost, Josh Graham, Peter Kennell, Daniel J. Stank, Joshua Kira, and Annis N. Shaver
Presentations from 2017
Migration Frustrations of miR-146a Regulation, Emma Baccus, Victoria Gahman, Hannah Phillips, Shannon Rappaport, Alyssa Reiter, and Kaleb M. Pauley
Spatial and Temporal Variability of Water Quality Parameters in Cedar Lake (Cedarville, Ohio), Laura A. Cashman, William A. Smith, Shannon L. Swicker, Abigail L. Williams, and Mark A. Gathany
Netrin-3 Peptide (C-19) is a Chemorepellent and a Growth Inhibitor in Tetrahymena thermophila, Jennifer N. Felzien, Brandon R. Kalb, Bethany C. Khol, Katelyn R. Malik, Matthew S. Merical, Lois Parks, David Paulding, Shannon Rappaport, Kenneth W. Ward, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Effect of Metformin on miR-146a Expression, S. Jackson Grout, Bryce C. MacTurk, Amanda D. Sims, and Kaleb M. Pauley
Does Logic Help Us Beat Monty Hall?, Adam J. Hammett, Nathan A. Harold, and Tucker R. Rhodes
Netrin-3 Avoidance and Mitotic Inhibition in Tetrahymena thermophila Involves Intracellular Calcium and Serine/Threonine Kinase Activity, Stephanie J. Hermann, Bailey L. Hixon, Bethany C. Khol, Ryan D. Kvarness, Jade Lee, Katelyn R. Malik, Gregg W. Mendel, Daniele T. Modderman, Lois Parks, David Paulding, Kenneth W. Ward, Matthew A. Sitler, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Petrographic Analysis of the Oriskany Sandstone (Lower Devonian) from the Ellisburg Storage Pool, Potter County, Northcentral Pennsylvania, Emily R. Jackson
Immunolocalization of a Netrin-3 Like Peptide in Tetrahymena thermophila Using Antibodies Against the N- and C-terminus of the Protein, Bethany C. Khol, Katelyn R. Malik, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Netrin-1 Signals Through Protein Kinases in Tetrahymena thermophila, Bethany C. Khol, Katelyn R. Malik, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Genuine or Reproduction: A Comparision of 3D Imaging Techniques, Erica A. Loughner and Jordan C. Oldham
MiR-146a Upregulation of Phagocytosis in Human Macrophages, Ryan Marquardt, Daniel J. Stank, and Kaleb M. Pauley
E,E-farnesol Inhibits Swarming Motility in Burkholderia cepacia Through Rhamnolipid Production, Stephanie E. Nicholls, Alayna N. Sanderson, Andrea P. Schwartz, Lauren E. Ward, Jessica N. Weisensee, Molly Yandrofski, and Tracy L. Collins
The Effect of Photoactivated TMP on Burkholderia cepacia Biofilms, Reyna G. Osorio, Chandra N. Swiech, and Tracy L. Collins
Genetic Variation in Concentration of the 33-mer Protein Subcomponent in Wheat, Robert L. Paris, Kaleb M. Pauley, Ryan K. Lokkesmoe, Sarah E. Lyon, James C. Dunlap, Julia M. Pierre, Timothy VanWingerden, Finny J. Johns, Kyle J. Kilchrist, Tyler J. Reid, and Caleb M. Winn
Characterization of Massive vs. Laminated Texture of the Coconino Sandstone (Permian), Arizona from the Study of Thin Sections, Sarah C. Rouse
Models of Nation-Building via Systems of Differential Equations, Carissa F. Slone, Darryl K. Ahner, Mark E. Oxley, and William P. Baker
A Description of a New Allosaurus (Dinosauria: Theropoda) Skull with Comparison to Additional Specimens, Michael D. Sprague
Understanding Feathered Dinosaurs, Michael D. Sprague
Understanding Feathered Dinosaurs, Michael D. Sprague
The Relationship Between Static Water Levels, Bedrock Topography, and Glacial Drift Thickness for the Cedarville, Greene County, Ohio Area, Joel G. Twinem
Presentations from 2016
Growth of Synthetic Silver Wires from Natural Acanthite, Calvin J. Anderson
The Effect of Luteolin on Human Glioblastoma, David M. Anson, Samson Amos, Robert L. Paris, and Denise S. Simpson
A Netrin-3 Like Protein is Secreted from Tetrahymena thermophila, John W. Behnke, David M. Dombrowski, Bryce C. MacTurk, Matthew S. Merical, Kenneth W. Ward, Lauren E. Ward, Daniel J. Stank, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Genetic Diversity in Concentration of a Protein Subcomponent in Selected Wheat Lines, Andrew B. Berman, Kelsey Gentry, Alexander K. Lee, Molly Yandrofski, Malorie Young, and Robert L. Paris
Optimization of Fluorescent Phagocytic Assay Using Apoptotic Cells, Jacob L. Brown, Jason R. Leigh, Ryan Marquardt, Cambria R. Puffenberger, Daniel J. Stank, and Kaleb M. Pauley
Identifying the Ordinary High Water Mark Through the Use of UAVs, Victoria Couser
Associations of Religious Involvement and Mortality: A Critical Review, Thomas Fisher
Relations Between Stream Chemistry, Fish Diversity, and Land Use in the Upper Little Miami Watershed, Connor J. Gilmour, Randy Howell, David Paulding, Charles W. Reynolds, and Mark A. Gathany
Microstructures Produced by Hadrosaur Bones from Alaska and Wyoming, Mark P. Guilliams, Samantha J. Lefaive, and Michael D. Sprague
Preliminary Results of Radiohalos from Four Sites of Precambrian Minnesota Granite, Rachel D. Holmes and Kathryn G. Meyer
Preliminary Correlation and Isopach Map of Navajo-Aztec-Nugget Sandstones, Western United States, Emily Jackson
Using UAVs to Establish a Visual Baseline of Stream Flow Conditions at USGS Stream Gauge Sites, Brett M. Kendra
Further Biochemical Evidence for Secretion of a Netrin-1 Like Protein from Tetrahymena thermophila, Matthew S. Merical and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Netrin-3 Peptide (C-19) is a Chemorepellent and a Growth Inhibitor in Tetrahymena thermophila, Matthew S. Merical, Kenneth W. Ward, Lois Parks, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
The Petrology and Geochemistry of the Independence Dike Swarm, Owen’s Valley, California, Sean B. O'Donnell
Correlation of Basal Cambrian Sandstones Across North America, Joshua W. Perez
Investigation of the Effects of Growth Environment on the Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power of Selected Plant Species, Denise S. Simpson, Marshall C. Johnson, David T. Bancroft, and Robert L. Paris
Pike County, OH: A Case Study in Building Repeatable Method for Creating a Landslide Susceptibility Map, Connor Smith
On the Aquatic Habits of Sauropods – An Antiquated Theory in Need of Revival?, Michael D. Sprague
Presentations from 2015
Evidence for Secretion of a Netrin-1-like Protein by Tetrahymena thermophila, Victoria E. Ames, Grant Hooper, Aubrey J. Juris, Cole Knox, Jack Lightbody, Alexa C. Manthei, Jacob P. Olejarczyk, Benjamin D. Swenor, Amiah Warder, Emily B. Weindorf, Taylor L. Vander Plas, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Evidence for Secretion of a Netrin-1-like Protein by Tetrahymena thermophila, Victoria E. Ames, Grant Hooper, Aubrey J. Juris, Cole Knox, Jack Lightbody, Alexa C. Manthei, Jacob P. Olejarczyk, Benjamin D. Swenor, Amiah Warder, Emily B. Weindorf, Taylor L. Vander Plas, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Evaluating Antioxidant Activity of Selected Plant Species Native to Cedarville, Ohio, Daniel A. Benson, Alexander P. Treide, David Woodfield, Joshua A. Sitler, Denise S. Simpson, and Robert L. Paris
Derivation of Correction Coefficients for Stream Velocities, Upper Little Miami River Basin, OH, Matthew S. Cheney
Persisting Substance and Human Dignity: When is a Human a Person?, Jacob Countryman
Buildup and Infill Rates of Sediment Behind Cedarcliff Falls Dam, Tyler K. Dix
An Agonizing Choice: Autonomy vs. Beneficence in the Case of Cassandra C., Taylor A. Fulton
Monitoring Fish Diversity in Massies Creek, Ohio, Connor J. Gilmour, Jenelle C. Krob, Angela McCain, and Mark A. Gathany
Physician Assisted Suicide: Promoting Death with Dignity or Empowering Exploitation?, Laura Klodnicki
miR-146a Upregulation of phagocytosis in Human Macrophage Sjögren's Syndrome Model, Daniel B. Kohl, Grace Revenaugh, Zachary L. Curtis, Jacob A. Slinkman, Victoria P. Rollins, Katherine D. Havard, and Peter T. Hykes
Determining Provenance of Glacial Material in Southwestern Ohio, Jorian Krob
Glacial Till Prospecting in Southwest Ohio: Implications for Improved Sampling, Dylan J. McKevitt
Netrin-1 Signaling in Tetrahymena thermophila: The Tyrosine Kinase Controversy Continues, Matthew S. Merical and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Progressive Assessment of Lake Depths in Cedar Lake, Samuel L. Rice
Forced Sterilization of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Protection or Dehumanization?, Kelly J. Schaffter
Relationship of Surrounding Geology to Well Recovery Properties for Selected Cedarville University Water Supply Wells, Kaitlyn Sturm
Presentations from 2014
Differential Regulation of Dynamin-related Protein 1 Splice Variants by Membrane Adaptors, Anthony J. Baglio
The Chemorepellent, Netrin-1, Appears to Signal Through a Tyrosine Kinase in Tetrahymena thermophila, Marian A. Bhajjan, Anna O. Hurtubise, David C. Petroff, Cambria R. Puffenberger, Stephanie E. Song, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
Netrin-1-like Peptides Are Secreted by Tetrahymena thermophila, Marian Bhajjan, Kortney Good, Graham Heston, Elise Newcomer, Stephanie Song, and Heather G. Kuruvilla
The Effects of a Prescribed Burn on Small Mammals in an Ohio Tallgrass Prairie, Austin Bush, Randy Howell, Daniel Nordquist, Grace Revenaugh, Kortney Good, Chelsea Griffin, Abbie Belcher, and Mark A. Gathany
Distribution of Fish Species in Cedar Lake, David Dombrowski, Katherine Guffey, Brittany Hayes, and Mark A. Gathany
Evaluating Fire Temperatures During a Prescribed Burn of a Restored Tallgrass Prairie, Taylor A. Fulton, Connor J. Gilmour, Titus J. Hendricks, and Mark A. Gathany
A Study of the Relationship between Well Cuttings, Geophysical Logs, and Production Data for Select Wells from the Utica Shale, Eastern Ohio, Mitchel S. Goodling
Brain Death in Medical Ethics, Katherine R. Guffey
Comparing Common Techniques for Calculating Parasite Prevalence, Matthew E. Ingle, Stephen Dunbar, Jaynee L. Bartsch, Kyle J. Culbertson, Taylor A. Fulton, Katherine R. Guffey, Aubrey J. Juris, Ashlie N. Nolan, Daniel Nordquist, Carrie E. Rowlands, and Joshua A. Sitler
Does Baylisascaris procyonis Impact Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Genetics?, Matthew E. Ingle, Stephen G. Dunbar, Jaynee L. Bartsch, Kyle J. Culbertson, Taylor A. Fulton, Katherine R. Guffey, Aubrey J. Juris, Ashlie N. Nolan, Daniel P. Nordquist, Carrie E. Rowlands, and Joshua A. Sitler
Does Baylisascaris procyonis Phylogeny Correlate with That of the Raccoon (Procyon lotor), Matthew E. Ingle, Stephen G. Dunbar, Jaynee L. Bartsch, Kyle J. Culbertson, Taylor A. Fulton, Katherine R. Guffey, Aubrey J. Juris, Ashlie N. Nolan, Daniel P. Nordquist, Carrie E. Rowlands, and Joshua A. Sitler
Baylisascaris procyonis Impacts Raccoon (Procyon lotor) Diets, Matthew E. Ingle, Stephen G. Dunbar, Jaynee L. Bartsch, Kyle J. Culbertson, Taylor A. Fulton, Katherine R. Guffey, Aubrey J. Juris, Ashlie N. Nolan, Dan P. Nordquist, Carrie E. Rowlands, and Joshua A. Sitler
Baylisascaris procyonis prevalence in raccoons (Procyon lotor) and its relation to landscape features, Matthew E. Ingle, Stephen G. Dunbar, Jaynee L. Bartsch, Kyle J. Culbertson, Taylor A. Fulton, Katherine R. Guffey, Aubrey J. Juris, Ashlie N. Nolan, Dan P. Nordquist, Carrie E. Rowlands, and Joshua A. Sitler
Soil Bulk Density Variability in a Restored Prairie Ecosystem, Andy Johnson, Emilee Kurtz, Andrea Martinson, Steve McCown, and Mark A. Gathany
Luther's Existential Imago Dei, the Deprivation Thesis, and Sanctity of Life, Tyler M. John
Tree Biomass and Carbon Storage in an Old Growth Forest in Southeastern Ohio, Adam Levesque, Christina Gall, Doug Fox, Karen Washburne, Sam Scherneck, and Mark A. Gathany
An Energy Use and Emissions Inventory of Cedarville University (2003-2013), Jack Lightbody, Grant Hooper, Heidi Johnson, Jared Klawer, and Mark A. Gathany
Glacial Origin of Massie Creek Gorge, Greene County Ohio, Dylan J. McKevitt
Developing Criteria for Identifying Fossil Raindrop Prints, April Menendez
Second Star to the Right and Straight on ‘Til Morning: How to Bring the Peter Pan Generation to the Writing Center, Julie L. Moore, Ruth E. Towne, Austin Bush, and Jennifer S. McConkey
Progressive Assessment of Lake Depths in Cedar Lake, Thomas L. Rice and Samuel L. Rice
Photomicrograph Analysis of Marcellus Well-Cuttings from Northeast Pennsylvania, Ethan Shula
Regulation of Genes by ETS Transcription Factors, Zach Sirois, David Barton, and Bryan Grove
Evaluation of Massie’s Creek Habitat and Water Quality, Kaitlyn Sturm, Amiah Warder, Malorie Young, and Mark A. Gathany
Dissolved Oxygen Content in Cedar Lake, Danielle Swanson, Angela McCain, Paige White, Samuel Scherneck, and Mark A. Gathany
Presentations from 2013
Vertebrate Neuronal Chemorepellents, Semaphorin 3C and Netrin-1, Are Chemorepellents in Tetrahymena Thermophila, Caleb Alley, Chris Griffin, Josie Hein, Daniel Kohl, Brad Schmidt, David Yoder, and Heather Kuruvilla
Raccoon Roundworm Prevalence in Raccoons from Ten Townships of Clark and Greene Counties, Stephen Dunbar, Jaynee Bartsch, Katherine Guffey, Cole Knox, Ashlie Nolan, Carrie Rowlands, Emily Trigg, Melinda Vasser, and Matthew E. Ingle
The Correlation Between Landscape Fragmentation and Parasite Prevalence, Stephen Dunbar, Jaynee Bartsch, Katherine Guffey, Cole Knox, Ashlie Nolan, Carrie Rowlands, Emily Trigg, Melinda Vasser, and Matthew E. Ingle
