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2009 Student Research and Creativity Expo
Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Williams Center

12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All exhibits will be available for viewing throughout the day – students are scheduled to be present to answer questions at the indicated times.

POSTER AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS

Multi-purpose Room

12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Client/Auditor Loyalty and Adverse Internal Control Opinions - Why Some Companies Choose to Stay with their Existing Auditors through Tough Times
Valerie Bennett, Business Administration

Comparing Leadership Practices and Sexism of Women in Single-Sex Work Environments and Women in Mixed-Sex Work Environments
Mary Fisher, Psychology

Perceived Causes and Consequences of Relationship Dissolution as a Function of Gender and Physical Attractiveness
Kong Gao, Shannon Michelle Bonadonna, Psychology

What’s in your Lighting tool box, entering the workforce
Richard Haug, Theatre and Dance

The Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment: A Public Health Experience
Allison Herschell, Sociology

To Kill A Mockingbird: An American Literary Landmark
Melissa Hewitt, English; Christine Botham, English; Edgar Diaz, English; Trevor Ianni, English; Audrey Putney, English; Leah Reed, American Studies; Allie Warrick, History; Ashley Zurich, History

Geography of Puerto Rico
Jillian Mason, International Education

Study Abroad to Puerto Rico - Puerto Rican Art
Caitlin Piper, International Education

Nightmare Job
Brandon Prinzi, Visual Arts and New Media

Aristotle Project - School #7 Pilot Program
Lauren Rothrock, Chelsea Ringen, Curriculum and Instruction

Effectiveness of Bulletin Boards
Daniel Schantz, Psychology

Investing Your Money: What every investor should know
Patrick Street, Andrea Devon, Business Administration

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Chautauqua County Health Department: A Public Health Mock Intern Experience
Malachi Blundon, Sociology

Assessment of Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) Restoration in the Allegheny River System
Richard Budnik, Biology

Memory Performance and Adherence to Instructions for Preschool Children in the Presence of a Co-Collaborator
Elise Crist, Daniel N. Carr, Psychology

Science Demostrations with the Boys and Girls club of Dunkirk students
Jessica Diesenberg, Geosciences

Categorization Performance of Preschool Children based on Animation, Category, Child Classification, and the Presence of a Co-Collaborator
Jared Gould, Chad Swanson, Psychology

International Definition of Genocide
Mary Guilford, Rachel Mosher, Valerie Snider, History

Formation and Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Ethers, Chlorophenols, and Dioxins In Chlorinated Humic Acid Solutions
Tim Halter, Chemistry

'Mothers’ Perspectives on the Sexualization of Girls and Early Puberty Experiences
Atira Heptworth, Shea Calleri, Psychology

Memorization Techniques for Dance History Students
Alessandra Kivinen, Daniel Longo, Samuel Torres, Theatre and Dance

Gender Stereotypes In Professions and College Majors
Jillian Mason, Psychology

Puerto Rico Group Leader

Jill Ranieri, International Education 

 

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Aquaporin Protein for Incorporation into Polymers
Stephanie Fisher, Biology

Ultraviolet pigments of the flower Ranunculus acris    
Eric Gordon, Chemistry

The Chautauqua County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Database: Connecting Psychology and Public Health
Atira Heptworth, Sociology

Business Consulting
Maryanne Long, Business Administration

The Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment; A Public Health Experience
Lynne Puccia, Sociology

The Effects of social, political, and economical changes in the 20th Century on Dance
Thomas Raynor, Christina Tucker, Jessica Cumbo, Theatre and Dance

Reflections from The Belize Service Learning Project-January 2009
April Walters, Andraya Fazio, Emily Vedric, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Spanish Presence in South America and the Development of Colombian Culture from the 16th to 19th Centuries
Shana E. Williams, Lawrence Abt, Andrew Miller, History, Thomas Tiballi, History

Computer Science as a Career
Andrew Yolevich, Computer and Information Sciences

1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Military Technology
Benjamin Burke, Shaun Bowen, Dan Schwagler, History

At Public Health Experience with the Chautauqua County Health Department
Kathryn Fritzinger, Sociology

Construction and Implementation of a Stark Ionization Detector for Rydberg States
Spencer Johnson, Physics

Vaudeville and the Dance Masters of the Twentieth Century
Owen Hughes, Julie Schillaci, Katie Latson, Theatre and Dance

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Biology and A Public Health Experience
Jessica Pawlowski, Sociology

The Effect of Garlic Mustard on Forest Soils & Understory Species in Western New York
Marie Redlecki, Jessica Wooten, Chengwei Sun, Biology

Climate Conditions and Water Levels for the 2009 Water Year in Chautauqua County, New York
Sarah Stryker, Geociences

Dye-encapsulation and characterization of well-ordered poly(methyl methacrylate) photonic crystals formed on high density organic liquid substrates
Jeremy Wignall, Chemistry

2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The NYC Garment District: A Shopping Experience
Ashley Arnone, Jonathan Reilly, Abigail McCarthy, Theatre and Dance

Police Interrogation
John W. Arns IV, Psychology

Punishment and Sentencing: To Be Or Not To Be
Michelle Butcher, Psychology

What Do Lesbians Bring To A Second Date?
Amanda Caldwell, Amanda Ciesielski, Alexandra Lugo, Psychology

Making the Ultimate Decision
Jessica Cantali, Psychology                

Solitary Confinement: Psychologically Aversive or Not?
Katie Cumbo, Psychology

The Flaws of Eyewitness Testimony
Harrison Dean, Psychology

Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappia: The Dark Days of Law Enforcement
Tony Demambro, Psychology            

Affirmative Action
Michael Flanigan, Psychology    

Drug Treatment Courts vs. Incarceration
Courtney Halligan, Psychology            

Domestic Violence
Daniel Harris, Psychology    

Preschool Children's Performance of Color Naming and Adherence to Instruction in the Presence of a Co-Performer
Whitney Hyman, Amy Powell, Psychology

La comida Puertorriquena
Molly Infantino, Childhood Education, Spanish    

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Medical Technology and Public Health
Xiaomin Li, Sociology

The Negative Effects of the Media on Trials
Melanie Janiga, Psychology                

The Right to Death: Euthanasia
Jessica Juel, Psychology                

The Relationship Between Teachers and Children and the Psychological Problems That Come With It
Jonathan Kloss, Psychology

Serial Killers: Product of Child Abuse?
Elizabeth Lisker, Psychology                

Euthanasia: Does One Have the Right to Choose When to Die?
Sarah Lootens, Psychology    

Should Prostitution be Legalized in New York State?
Danielle Mahonski, Psychology    

The Patriot Act
Robert Measer, Psychology        

An Echo of the Infinite
Elizabeth Milton, Erik Bentley, Brian Bishop, Sarah Bochicchio, Christine Caranante, Heather Corke, Gillian Cotter, James Daniel, Christian Degrave, Staci Detorio, Megan Erickson, Catherine FEist, Amanda Hall, Melanie Koch, Katelyn Kozak, Megan Larson,  Antonia Loconte, Lisa Michaels, Edward Novara, Carolina Pickens, Christopher Piro, Michael Pugliese, Drew Rebecchi, Amanda Straight, Victoria Tomasulo,  Lauren Varolian, Alyssa Velk, Mathematical Sciences

Does the Little Brown Bat, Myotis lucifugus, Use Chemical Cues to Discriminate Between Individuals from Near and Far Roosting Sites?
Jessica Pawlowski, Erica Stephens, Biology

To Kill a Mockingbird: Transforming American History
Brooke Salvatore, Communication;  Laura Curcio, Childhood Ed, English; Jillian Herlan, Childhood Ed, English; Shawna Hess, Childhood Ed, English; Brittany Konwiczka, Liberal Arts; Shannon McLoud, English; Shannon O’Mealia, Childhood Ed, English; Meghan Zumbo, Childhood Ed, English

The Synthesis and Analysis of PCDEs
Scott Simpson, Chemistry

Lighting Networks 101.101.101.101
Joseph Tolle, Theatre and Dance

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Microbial Source Tracking of Escherichia coli in Lake Erie
Remi Adelaiye, Sara Stark, Marie Thomas, Biology

Comparison of Performance on OWLS and DSTP in Children with CAPD
Shane Allen, Communication Disorders and Sciences

Today is Cancer: Skateboarding and America's Future
Max Henstell, Tim Hawco, Communication

On or Off: The Ban of Smoking Cigarettes on College Campuses
Tracey Millette, Psychology            

Domestic Abuse and Its Effect on the Family
Stephanie Mineo, Psychology            

Smothering Others for Our Own Satisfaction
Sarah Opie, Psychology                

Juvenile Justice
Stefanie Penhollow, Psychology            

Boxing: Legitimate Sport or Should it be Outlawed?
Liesl Peterson, Psychology                

Cultural Justifications for the Emergence of Dominate Subordinate Groups
Jillian Pettis, Meghan Jadwin, Samantha Smith, Brian Meyer, History

Eyewitness Testimony: Seeing is Believing?
Andrea Polechetti, Psychology            

Capital Punishment in America
Andrew Power, Psychology                

Polygraphs: Detecting the Truth
Justin Saez, Psychology                

Death: The Final Decision
Jeffrey Schneeberger, Psychology            

Collider Signatures of the Lorentz-Conserving Noncommutative Standard Model
Scott Simpson, Physics

Cell Phones: Making Roads Dangerous
Lauren Skorupa, Psychology                

The Second Amendment: Are We Any Safer?
Duncan Smith, Psychology                

Ion Chromatoraphy
Louis Solomon, Chemistry

Bipolar Court Cases and the Insanity Defense
Cole Sturdevant, Psychology

The Thoughts Behind the Trigger
Katherine Taylor, Psychology    

Juvenile Detention or Jail?
Elizabeth Vail, Psychology                

Deinstitutionalization: From Asylums to Prisons
Sean Webster, Psychology                

The Insanity Defense
Stephanie Whitcomb, Psychology            

Classroom Behaviors
Clara Wright, Elise Daigler, Psychology

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Psychology and a Public Health Experience
Ashley Ciresi, Sociology

Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on Walleye (Sander vitreus) Year Class Strength in Lake Erie.
Cassidy Hahn, Biology

The Effects of Authentic Assessment on Student Engagement Levels in an Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Setting
Molly McCarthy, Chemistry

Data acquisition and automation using Labview
Eteri Svanidze, Physics

Analysis of PCDD/Fs and WHO Coplanar PCBs in Great Lakes Fish
Lori Ana Valentin, Chemistry

SUNY model European Union
Kevin Wysocki, Political Science

3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

From Here to Fredonia
Gary Baier, Kyle Georger, Owen Reilly, English

Illuminated Poems Presentation
Jillian Ziemianski, Jenny Jade Albert, Robert R. Frisk, Jacob Houck Hare, Elizabeth Holtan,
Asha Glorioso, Alex Gripe, Alexandra Lugo, Stephanie McCraw, Michael Morris, English

Effect of Voice Therapy on Acoustic Vocal Parameters in Tanssexual Patients
Emily Russell, Communication Disorders and Sciences

Date Compression Using Permutation Codes
Eteri Svanidze, Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics Lessons with Potential from Mathematics Teachers with Potential
Steven Bernstein, Michelle Dynarski, Connie Hadley, Val Kisiel, Marisa Mazany, Rachel Olson,  Mathematical Sciences

5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Japanese Teachers' Attitudes Toward the 2002 Japanese Education System Reforms
Emily Akers, Chengcen Su, Amanda Nobrega, Psychology

The Power of Choice: Homework in High School Mathematics
Jonathan Anderson, Mathematical Sciences

The Chautauqua County Home: Sociology and a Public Health Experience
Megan Bak, Sociology

Benford's Law
Nicole Bishop, Mathematical Sciences

Properties of the Stirling Numbers and Tri-Restricted Numbers
Megan Cornman, Mathematical Sciences

Development of a Nutrition Program Required as Part of a Reentry Initiative
Michael Cotronea, Psychology

Lowering cost and increasing the efficiency of ethanol production: Polymer-supported Aquaporin Z water-selective membranes
Nicole Earnshaw, Chemistry

New Mothers' Postpartum Experiences: "It's Normal to Feel Relatively Crazy"
Jennifer Grabski, Psychology

Laryngeal Surface Electromyographic (sEMG) Measurement of Normal Women and Men during Speech Production
Erin Hellwig, Communication Disorders and Sciences

Hand Me Down Records        
Cori Kidney, Interdisciplinary Studies
Ryan Taughrin, Interdisciplinary Studies

Defensive chemistry of the Pine Spittle Bug
John King, Chemistry

Sonar Calls and Geographic Location: Is There a Sonar Call Dialect and Do Bats Pay Attention to it?
Laura Lynn, Biology

Further Validation of the Religious Identity Development Scale: Relationship between Religious Identity Development and Religious Maturity
Melissa Marra,     Scott Wright, Devin Sonner, Elise Simpson, Psychology

Computational Modeling of Peroxide Oxidation of Lipids in Biochemical Systems
Jonathan Nalewajek, Anton V. Bashilov, Computer and Information Sciences

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Connecting Speech and Language Pathology to Public Health
Jaime Pietras, Sociology
Classroom Behavior
Maura Reinertsen, Psychology

Exams and Their Language: Does it Make a Difference?
Raquel Ruch, Mathematical Sciences

History of Music in Puerto Rico
Kristen Tischer, Spanish

Tattoos: Art or Disaster
Alexis Vega, Political Science

Social Consequences of Technology
Jessica Yerico, Melissa Mankowski, John Gradel, Danielle Hall, History

Mathematics and Twelve-Tone Music
Heather Walling, Mathematical Sciences

Make Believe    
Lynsey Watkins, Visual Arts and New Media

Mind Map
Danielle Wendt, Sociology

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Room G138

12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Caribbean Politics: The Legacy of a Dictatorship
Marielle Ali, International Studies

12:20 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

Analysis of Population Viscosity in Potadromous Smallmouth Bass Spawning Stocks in the Eastern Basin of Lake Erie
Nicholas Sard, Biology

12:40 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Designing Effective Curricula for Asian College Students
Amanda Bogert, TESOL
Mei Zheng, TESOL

1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.

Integrating Business into the ESL Curriculum
Elizabeth Kindermann, TESOL

1:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Quality and Application of Chinese-English Bilingual Children’s Books
Qiaoya Huang, TESOL

2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.

One if by Land, Two if by Cell
Eteri Svanidze, Mathematical Sciences; Nicole Bishop, Mathematical Sciences

2:20 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Why do some Latin American countries educate their people better than others?
Anthony Amir Johnson, Political Science

2:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

RFID Technology and Ubiquitous Computing
Erik O’Meara, Computer and Information Sciences
Josh Curry-Bascome, Computer and Information Sciences

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise)
Katherine Stickel, Economics

3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

A Human Right, Not a Heterosexual Privilege
Lori Ana Valentin, Psychology              

5:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

Study of Dance Movement Therapy
John Crampton, Theatre and Dance
Brian Moe, Theatre and Dance
Alison Ahearn, Theatre and Dance

5:20 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.

Potential Periods for Fermat Numbers
Erin L. Parks, Mathematical Sciences

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Room S103 – Pucci Room

12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Literature in the Content Areas:  Learning Math and Science with Junie B. Jones and Diary of a Worm
Albert Schaffer, Language, Learning, and Leadership
Julie Garvin, Language, Learning, and Leadership

12:20 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.

Bolsa Familia Poverty Alleviation or Aggravation?
Paul Beverly, Political Science

12:40 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Readability Analysis of 5th Grade New York State Exam Document-Based Questions
Elizabeth Mitchell, Language, Learning, and Leadership

1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

The Effects of Student Created Graphic Stories on 7th Grade Student Writing Achievement
Dana Mitchell, Language, Learning, and Leadership

1:20 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Ballet: Then and Now
Michael Manganiello, Samantha Williams, Amanda Foreman, Randy Hample, Theatre and Dance

2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy: Colombia

Sarah Vann, Political Science

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Room S104

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Trident: The Literary Magazine
Caitlin Chapman, English

1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Progression of the Apache Dance
Jessica St. George, Jacqueline Rosenthal, Danielle Pelcher, Theatre and Dance

2:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

A Curriculum Project Integrating Educational Programs that are Available from the Internet into the Social Studies New York State Core Curriculum
Ryan Bennett, Language, Learning, and Leadership

A Curriculum Project Integrating Two Best Practices for Struggling Readers in alignment with the New York State English Language Arts Standards
Samantha Mastrelli, Language, Learning, and Leadership

A Curriculum Project Integrating Alegbra and Popular Music in the Fifth and Sixth Grade Mathematics
Jessica Johnson, Language, Learning, and Leadership

The Unintended Consequences of Testing: How do ELLs feel about being tested in a language they don't know yet?
Rachel Rossi, Language, Learning, and Leadership

A Curriculum Project Emphasizing Strategies to increase Motivation among Japanese students learning English as their foreign language (EFL)
Tomoyo Tanigawa, Language, Learning, and Leadership

A Curriculum Project Addressing Language Anxiety
Fan Xiao, Language, Learning, and Leadership

5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.

The Effects of Classwide Peer Tutoring on Seventh Grade Science Students: Academic and Behavioral Outcomes
Molly Anderson, Kelly DeLand, Language, Learning, and Leadership

The use of visual cues to reduce daily disruptive behaviors occurring at routine classroom transitions with pre-school students having speech delays.
Jandji Barone, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Using non-biased literature to reduce gender stereotypical play and attitudes of pre-kindergarteners
Jennifer Courtney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Exploring deeper meaning through thematic units: A Curriculum Project on Monsters.
Michelle Flick, Language, Learning, and Leadership

A Curriculum Project to Evaluate and Design Multicultural Children’s Literature Depicting the Mexican American Experience
Deborah Maze, Language, Learning, and Leadership
A Curriculum Project using music to enhance reading instruction for English language learners
Travis Moore, Language, Learning, and Leadership

An Investigation into the Relationship between High Quality Play and New York State (NYS) Academic Standards in Mathematics and Language Arts
Jessica Wamback, Language, Learning, and Leadership

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Room S121

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students from ENGL 400 Senior Seminar are presenting findings under the general title “Books Every English Major Should Read, and Why.”

Jenny Jade Albert on Art Spiegelman’s Maus
Nicole Gates on Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five
Frankie Marchiony on Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye
Vincent Orlando on Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World
Christa Schreckengost on Virginia Woolf’s The Waves
Steven Ryman on Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises

3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

SUNY Fredonia Televised recreational event calendar
Misato Takaoka, Hugh Yamada, Shinji Matsuyama, Computer and Information Sciences

5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Authentic Puerto Rican Bomba Drumming

Chad Petroff, International Studies

COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS

 

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Software Engineering Project
Robert Shanon, Elysebeth Simmang, Christopher Becker, Computer and Information Sciences

5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Snack Shack - Business Club
Michael Colby, John Maderer, Erica Bizzari, Elise Murphy, Business Administration

5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Process Scheduler Simulator
Christopher Becker, Stephanie Cramblet, Gary Aloisio, Computer and Information Sciences

Approaches to Solving Computer Science Problems
Joseph Spina, Christopher Becker, Robert Shanon, Computer and Information Sciences

Global Learning Centers

Multipurpose Room

12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Stephanie Baumler, Leona Chamberlin, Ashley DeJohn, Abigail Harris, Allison Harran, Michael Dudek, Sarah Funka, Benjaim Schilling, Curriculum and Instruction

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS

Microbial Source Tracking of Escherichia coli in Lake Erie
Remi Adelaiye, Sara Stark, Marie Thomas, Biology
Mentor: Dr. Theodore Lee, Biology

The Chautauqua County Home -- Sociology and a Public Health Experience
Megan Bak, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

The Chautauqua County Health Department: A Public Health Mock Intern Experience    
Malachi Blundon, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Psychology and a Public Health Experience
Ashley Ciresi, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

Development of a Nutrition Program Required as Part of a Reentry Initiative
Michael Cotronea, Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Dani McKinney, Psychology

Science Demonstrations with the Boys and Girls club of Dunkirk students
Jessica Diesenberg, Nichole Kretz, Geosciences
Mentor: Dr. Kim Weborg-Benson, Geosciences

At Public Health Experience with the Chautauqua County Health Department
Kathryn Fritzinger, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on Walleye (Sander vitreus) Year Class Strength in Lake Erie
Cassidy Hahn, Biology
Mentor: Dr. Timothy Strakosh, Biology

The Chautauqua County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Database: Connecting Psychology and Public Health
Atira Heptworth, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

The Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment: A Public Health Experience
Allison Herschell, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

To Kill A Mockingbird: An American Literary Landmark
Melissa Hewitt,     English; Christine Botham, English; Edgar Diaz, English; Trevor Ianni, English;  Audrey Putney, English; Leah Reed, American Studies; Allie Warrick, History; Ashley Zurich, History
Mentor: Dr. Emily VanDette, English

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Medical Technology and Public Health
Xiaomin Li, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

Business Consulting
Maryanne Long, Katherine Stickel, Chris Marcantonio, Business Administration
Mentor: Dr. Mojtaba Seyedian, Business Administration

A Curriculum Project to Evaluate and Design Multicultural Children’s Literature Depicting the Mexican American Experience
Deborah Maze, Language, Learning, and Leadership
Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Biology and A Public Health Experience
Jessica Pawlowski, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

The Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment; A Public Health Experience
Lynne Puccia, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

The Effect of Garlic Mustard on Forest Soils & Understory Species in Western New York
Marie Redlecki, Jessica Wooten, Chengwei Sun, Biology
Mentor: Dr. Jonathan Titus, Biology

To Kill a Mockingbird: Transforming American History
Brooke Salvatore, Communication; Laura Curcio, Childhood Ed, English; Jillian Harlan, Childhood Ed, English; Shawna Hess, Childhood Ed, English; Brittany Konwiczka, Liberal Arts
Shannon McLoud, English; Shannon O’Mealia, Childhood Ed, English; Meghan Zumbo, Childhood Ed, English
Mentor: Dr. Emily VanDette, English

SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise)
Katherine Stickel, Business Administration
Mentor: Dr. Joseph Izzo, Economics

Reflections from the Belize Service Learning Project-January 2009
April Walters, Andraya Fazio, Emily Vedric, Language, Learning, and Leadership
Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mind Map
Danielle Wendt, Sociology
Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

Stage Combat Scene

Multipurpose Room

3:00 p.m.

Vincent Oddo, Jessica St. George, Mark Reeve, Jacqueline Rosenthal, Dan Evans, Andrew Sklar, John Crampton
Jonas Barranca

Mentor: Mr. Ted Sharon, Theatre and Dance

 

 

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

Multi-purpose Room

3:15 p.m.

Fredonia Guitar Quartet -- students performing are:

Stephen Brew, Ian Hill, Michael Mendoza, Michael Seville

 

3:30 p.m.

The Caprice String Quartet will be performing works by Mozart and Beethoven.

Amanda Bailey, Carrie Smock, Jeffrey Stote, Paul Swenson

Mentor:  Ms. Janet Sung, Music

 

3:45 p.m.

From Urinetown, The Musical, by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann

“It’s a Privilege to Pee”
“Mr. Caldwell”
“Run Freedom Run”

Students performing are:

Kyle Bount, Brendan Brierley, Chelsea Claiser, Crystal Gramkee, Joanna Hernandez, Kristine Hsia, Kathryn Mulberry, Mark Reeve, Richard Rosenthal, Benjamin Sheedy, Amy Van Deusen, Amy White

Mentor: Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, Theatre and Dance

 

REMARKS

Multi-purpose Room

4:00 p.m.    Dr. Dennis Hefner, President

                  Dr. Virginia Horvath, Vice President for Academic Affairs

                  Dr. Jack Croxton, Director of the Office of Student Creative Activity and Research

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Multi-purpose Room

4:15 p.m.    Keynote Speaker – Mr. Shaun Nelms

Shaun Nelms received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Adolescence Education from SUNY Fredonia in 1999. During his undergraduate career, he was a resident assistant for two years and played on the Blue Devil Men’s Basketball Team. In 2004 Shaun earned an M.S. in Education from the University of Rochester and possesses his New York State Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor. He has taught 8th grade social studies in the Greece Central School District and is currently the Principal of Burger Middle School in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. He has made presentations at various conferences and has also taught at the college level. Shaun has clearly been very successful since graduating from SUNY Fredonia and has had a measurable positive impact on his staff, students, and the educational community

RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING

ABSTRACTS

 

Microbial Source Tracking of Escherichia coli in Lake Erie

Remi Adelaiye, Sara Stark, Marie Thomas, Biology

Mentor: Dr. Theodore Lee, Biology

 

High bacteria levels in beach waters have an important impact on both the health of beach users and on local economies when the beaches are closed. Over the past several years, Lake Erie beaches in Dunkirk, NY have been frequently closed due to high levels of Escherichia coli in the water. Although the levels of E. coli in the lake are measured on a routine basis by the Chautauqua County Health Department, they lack the resources to identify the sources of the bacteria. E. coli is frequently used as an indicator organism for fecal pollution when assessing the quality of recreational water. To identify the source(s) of the bacteria in the lake, E. coli were isolated from the beach waters and sands in Dunkirk on Lake Erie, as well as from nearby tributaries flowing into the lake.  Genomic DNA from the E. coli isolates was purified, and genetic fingerprints were then generated. Genetic fingerprints were also generated from E. coli isolated from cattle, dogs, humans, cats, deer, geese and gulls. These genetic fingerprints were then compared to the Lake Erie and tributary samples in order to determine a possible source for fecal pollution. The preliminary data indicate that the E. coli obtained from Lake Erie and nearby tributaries are naturalized strains and are not fecal in origin. The data indicate that E. coli can survive for extended periods in the environment, and that other bacteria such as Bacteriodes strains may be better indicators of fecal pollution in beach waters.

 

(poster presentation 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

 

Japanese Teachers' Attitudes Toward the 2002 Japanese Education System Reforms

Emily Akers, Chengcen Su, Amanda Nobrega, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Drout, Psychology

 

The current study was designed to look at the attitudes of Japanese teachers toward the Japanese education system since its reform in 2002. Subjects were composed of 186 teachers (86 elementary school teachers, 67 junior high teachers, and 33 multi-level teachers; 77 males and 109 females) in two prefectures of Japan.  Surveys were distributed in person and returned via the mail. It was hypothesized that there would be differences in the views of junior high and elementary school teachers because the approach to each level of education in Japan is quite different and the reforms would likely have a differential impact on teachers at each level. Overall, teachers perceived a decline in the value people in the culture place upon education and observed that the 2002 reforms may not have been effective in reducing stress. Some differences in the views of elementary and junior high teachers will be discussed.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Caribbean Politics: The Legacy of a Dictatorship

Marielle Ali, Political Science

Mentor: Dr. Ivani Vassoler-Froelich, Political Science

 

In the Caribbean lies a small island which has often been forgotten when it comes to politics. This small tropical country lies on the island of Hispaniola, its neighbor Haiti. The Dominican Republic was the first stop in the “New World,” discovered by Columbus in 1492. Since its discovery the Dominican Republic has been the victim of interventions, wars, neglect, exploitation and so forth. The Dominican Republic has been the political example for Latin American countries. Throughout history the country has been ruled by authoritarian dictators, such as Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, one of the world’s most infamous dictators.  Rafael Leonia’s Trujillo Molina exercised absolute power in the Dominican Republic for over thirty years. His military power and dictatorship caused fear for his opponents throughout the island of Hispaniola. Even though he shed the blood of many, he created stability and prosperity throughout the country. The Trujillo era sent shockwaves to the international community, while shaping the future of Dominican politics. This research will enhance your knowledge on one of the greatest dictators of the twentieth century and his impact on Dominican politics.

 

(oral presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m.)

 

Comparison of Performance on OWLS and DSTP in Children with CAPD

Shane Allen, Communication Disorders and Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Kim Tillery, Communication Disorders and Sciences

 

The purpose of this study is to examine accuracy in predicting (Central) Auditory Processing and Language disorders and also to examine correlations between (C)APD and Language disorders, as determined by scores on the Differential Screening Test for Processing (DSTP) (Richard, G.J. & Ferre, J.M., 2006, LinguiSystems). Fifteen participants who received a (C)APD diagnosis were given the DSTP and the Oral and Written Language Scales (OWLS) to assess for the accuracy of the screener, and to analyze the correlations between (C)APD and Language disorders.

 

(poster presentation 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

 

The Power of Choice: Homework in High School Mathematics

Jonathan Anderson, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Keary Howard, Mathematical Sciences

 

When students have the ability to choose homework problems for themselves, the effects are a series of positive consequences.  Not only do students have a deeper ownership of their work, they enjoy it more, are more apt to do it on their own, and test grades are evidence of their pride.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

The Effects of Classwide Peer Tutoring on Seventh Grade Science Students: Academic and Behavioral Outcomes

Molly Anderson, Kelly L. DeLand, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning and Leadership

 

In this study, we examine the impact of Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) on 19 students of mixed abilities in a regularly schedule seventh grade science class. Basic CWPT components include: (a) reciprocal tutoring, (b) systematic error correction procedures, (c) positive reinforcement in the form of individual and team points, and (d) a structured environment for learners at virtually any level. Using an ABAB research design, data were collected in the form of daily 10-item quizzes, along with a daily count of both positive and negative student behaviors. Our study is modeled after the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project.  Results are forthcoming and will be discussed at the research exposition.

           

(group oral presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.)

 

The NYC Garment District: A Shopping Experience

Ashley Arnone, Jonathan Reilly, Alexandra Lugo, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Mr. Dixon Reynolds, Theatre and Dance

 

The purpose of a trip to New York City was to familiarize ourselves with the garment district, meet with SUNY Fredonia Alums, and tour a wig making shop. While there, we shopped Romeo and Juliet for the Theatre and Dance Department production that will open this spring. We went to all of the well known fabric stores such as Mood, B&J, and NY Elegant, as well as trim stores such as M&J Trimmings and spandex stores like Spandex House. All three students learned a great deal from this trip. Now when we graduate from SUNY Fredonia and go out into the real world, if ever in New York we will know where to go to get what we need. We also learned the basics of shopping in a garment district that can be applied to anywhere we go. The tour of the wig shop was also very informative and a great place to visit. We saw wigs being made for all of the shows currently on tour and on Broadway. We learned how wigs are fit to each specific actor, and how they modify premade wigs. It was a fantastic, informative, and inspiring trip.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

From Here to Fredonia

Gary Baier, Kyle Georger, Owen Reilly, English

Mentor: Dr. Emily VanDette, English

 

Owen Reilly, Kyle Georger, and Gary Baier would like to present on a project that examines the effects of the Fredonia environment on SUNY Fredonia students. For the project, we constructed three questions, and distributed them to nearly one hundred SUNY Fredonia students. The following three questions drive our project: “What is one thing that defines your home environment? What did you carry with you to Fredonia?” and, “What is the one thing that defines the Fredonia environment to you?” Based on the responses, Owen, Kyle, and Gary each constructed creative commentaries. Although the commentaries are fictional, they contain true ideas expressed in the responses from SUNY Fredonia students. To supplement the fictional pieces, we also included photographs. This project was published in Papers on Literature and Language, a scholarly journal based out of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

 

(poster presentation 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Home -- Sociology and a Public Health Experience
Megan Bak, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

The Chautauqua County Home serves elders who are no longer able to take care of themselves and need some day to day care.  They receive medical care and all that they need here.  For the seminar in public health course, I spent several Mondays working with the activities coordinator including exercise program, manicures, sing along, and trivia questions.   In the County Home there are professionals from many different professions who work together to provide a safe and healthy living experience for residents.  These professionals include social worker, nurse, physician, activities coordinator, and healthcare administrator.  As a Sociology major, I realize how important it is to care for the elders in our society, and that the simplest activities with them can make their day.  It is very important to have activities they can participate in daily. Public Health incorporates many different fields into it to carry out its programs and help the community to be safe and practice prevention.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

The use of visual cues to reduce daily disruptive behaviors occurring at routine classroom transitions with pre-school students having speech delays

Jandji Barone, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

With the increased inclusion of special needs children into the general education classroom, both regular education teachers as well special education teachers require similar behavior requirements of the children the students in this study are my students, and are frequently distressed by routine transitions which are a regular part of our daily activities. These students have characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or pervasive developmental disorder (PPD). The purpose of this study is to reduce disruptive behaviors occurring during routine classroom transitions. The effects of visual cue strategy on children with autism, to reduce distress or tantrums during routine classroom transitions. Data collection strategies include a tally sheet, a parent survey, and archival data that are a part of each child’s folder on file. Results will be share during the presentation.

 

(group oral presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.)

 

Global Learning Centers

Stephanie Baumler, Leona Chamberlin, Ashley DeJohn, Abigail Harris, Allison Harran, Michael Dudek, Sarah Funka, Benjamin Schilling, Curriculum and Instruction

Mentor: Dr. Ana Maria Klein, Curriculum and Instruction

 

Global learning centers are a technique used in the classroom to develop student skills in investigation, data-gathering and inquiry. Classroom pupils interact with learning centers individually or in groups. They use the Document-Based Approach to find out something about the world. As self-regulated learners, they are in charge of their own learning. Classroom teachers benefit from this instructional tool because it allows for individualized instruction and creates creative learning spaces for pupils.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Process Scheduler Simulator

Christopher Becker, Stephanie Cramblet, Gary Aloisio, Computer and Information Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Junaid Zubairi, Computer and Information Sciences

 

This is a process scheduler simulation tool to demonstrate scheduling algorithms. It is used to test algorithms for Round Robin, First Come First Serve, and Shortest Job First type scheduling. Processes in this simulator are able to block themselves in order to better create a realistic scheduling environment. In addition to simulating a process scheduler the project can also keep track of total running time, total number of switches between blocked and unblocked, and is able to display graphically the processor usage by the processes which it has created. Processes and their total time requirements are generated randomly and queued for processing by the scheduler. The user is given a choice to enter the number of processes to be generated. In the end, simulator saves the statistics for each process completed, including arrival time, total running time and total number of context switches.

 

(computer presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

 

A Curriculum Project Integrating Educational Programs that are Available from the Internet into the Social Studies New York State Core Curriculum

Ryan Bennett, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

While there has been an increase in amount educational technology available to teachers, many teachers still don’t incorporate technology into Social Studies lessons. The purpose of this curriculum project is to design a global studies teaching unit using computer technology already available in local schools, and educational programs that available for free on the Internet. The learning standards in which this curriculum project are aligned with are directly from New York States the social studies core curriculum, specifically from the global history and geography sections core curriculum.  The content utilized is also from the New York State core curriculum in global history and geography. In particular the methodology of global history and geography sections is the main source of the content for this curriculum project.

 

(group oral presentation 2:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.)

 

Client/Auditor Loyalty and Adverse Internal Control Opinions  Why Some Companies Choose to Stay with their Existing Auditors through Tough Times

Valerie Bennett, Business Administration

Mentor: Dr. Linda Hall, Business Administration

 

The objective of this study is to examine companies that do not switch auditors when faced with adverse internal control opinions and compare and contrast them with companies that dismiss their auditors under similar circumstances.  Relevant variables include type of adverse ICOFR opinion, length of relationship with audit firm, audit fees, audit firm size, company size, and company performance. The results will give an indication of the reasons why firms do not switch auditors when faced with adverse opinions, factors contributing to auditor client/loyalty, and whether audit fees can be considered investments in controls and ultimately unqualified internal control opinions.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Bolas Familial Poverty Alleviation or Aggravation?

Paul Beverly, Political Science

Mentor: Dr. Ivani Vassoler-Froelich, Political Science

 

In 2003, the Lula administration announced an ambitious conditional cash transfer program called the Bolsa Familia, intended to lessen income inequality and alleviate moderate to severe poverty. Since then the program has made many positive impacts yet is ultimately detrimental to the poor segments of society. While the Bolas Familia is a good program for the poor, it does not reduce poverty and, in fact, may even worsen poverty in the long run. My paper will argue that the Bolsa Familia is being used as a political tool, with high failure rates in schools, and an unlivable minimum wage, and will eventually create a permanent poor segment of society that relies heavily on the Brazilian government for income.

 

(oral presentation 12:20 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.)

 

Benford's Law

Nichole Bishop, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Nancy Boynton, Mathematical Sciences

 

I would like to present my findings on Benford’s Law, which I have been studying for my Mathematics Honors Thesis.  Benford’s Law deals with the distribution of first digits in data sets.  This first digit law has many real world applications and is a natural phenomenon.  For example, data sets which conform to this law are areas of rivers, number of airports per country and census bureau data.  It can also be used to detect voter fraud or even abnormalities in accounts payable.  As part of my research I have examined data sets which conform to this law and any deviations that existed, which includes visuals of these findings.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department: A Public Health Mock Intern Experience

Malachi Blundon, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department serves the communities found throughout the county, fulfilling needs that are expressed ranging from environmental issues to education in public safety. For my Public Health Senior Seminar course, I spent several weeks inspecting various facilities found within the Dunkirk and Fredonia area. These facilities included tattoo parlors, various water sources, and our own natatorium and FSA cafeterias found on the SUNY Fredonia campus. I shadowed Public Health Sanitarians, James Enser and James McKillip, in their daily routines out in the field that included water, food, and sanitary inspections. As a Molecular Biology major and having the background knowledge of the microbial world, I was able to reach a higher appreciation of these inspections that were conducted. For example, when running through a mock inspection of SUNY Fredonia's Centre Point, I was informed about the importance of temperature stability in relation to food borne illnesses.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Designing Effective Curricula for Asian College Students

Amanda Bogert, Mei Zheng, TESOL

Mentor: Dr. John Liontas, College of Education

 

The rise of English as a Lingua Franca has drawn increasing numbers of foreign students to enroll in American institutions of higher education; over half come from Asian countries. In a recent survey done on campus, it was found that most Asian students felt they lacked the academic and social skills needed to maximize their success abroad. Based on these findings, second language acquisition theory, and my own experiences, I will propose the need for what I have termed the International Student College-English as a Second Language Curriculum (ISC-ESLC). First, I will propose the combination of TOEFL data and surveys to create a baseline, identify the needs and interests of Asian students regarding language proficiency, and generate a curriculum including academic language skills, culture, slang, and speech therapy. Thereafter, I will explain how the ISC-ESLC can be implemented. In conclusion, I will call the audience to advocate for an ISC-ESLC.

 

(oral presentation 12:40 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Assessment of Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) Restoration in the Allegheny River System

Richard Budnik, Biology

Mentor:  Dr. Timothy Strakosh, Biology

 

The historic range of paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) included the Ohio and Allegheny Rivers and their larger tributaries.  Paddlefish have recently been listed as a “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” in New York’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy and are currently considered extirpated in both New York and Pennsylvania.   Biologists believe that the 4,800 hectare Allegheny Reservoir will provide an ideal environment for the hopeful recovery of the paddlefish population in New York and Pennsylvania.   In order to properly assess the success of paddlefish restoration in the Allegheny Reservoir efficient capture techniques must be employed.  Gill netting, trawl netting, and the use of an electrofishing boat were implemented in order to capture specimens.  Gill netting was successful in catching 20 individuals and proved to be the best technique for capture.  Fish were marked with coded wire tags and released for future radio telemetry studies of paddlefish movements.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Military Technology

Benjamin Burke, Shaun Bowen, Dan Schwagler, History

Mentor: Dr. Mary Beth Sievens, History

 

The main question of study is "how does military technology affect military tactics?" We will examine three case studies: the submarine, AK-47 assault rifle and first World War I aircraft. The study of the submarine will focus on World War I and II while the study of the AK-47 will focus on its impact on modern terrorism. For each case, subtopics will include the origin of the technology, any implications for civilian life, and how these technologies influenced warfare during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. As the study is on technologies' impact on tactics, we will research how nations have formulated their tactics to counter these new technologies.

 

(poster presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

What Do Lesbians Bring To A Second Date?

Amanda Caldwell, Amanda Ciesielski, Alexandra Lugo, Psychology

Mentor:  Dr. Jennifer Dyck, Psychology

 

While previous research has investigated patterns in heterosexual and homosexual relationships, this study focused on how lesbians initiate dating relationships. Lesbians responded to local advertisements about participation in a survey, and the sample included lesbians from 18 years of age to early 60’s, though the majority were younger, Caucasian women. Approximately half of the participants were students.  Responses about first date expectations included the possibility of furthering the relationship or expecting little from the date. Many women indicated that first date topics are typically casual, as opposed to more personal on the second date. When asked how to interpret being on a date rather than a friendship outing, responses were split; it should be explicitly stated, it is hard to differentiate, or dates are typically more intimate and potentially physical.  The data leads to the question if gender role expectations outweigh sexual orientation in explaining lesbian dating behaviors.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

The Trident: The Literary Magazine

Caitlin Chapman, English

Mentor: Mr. Dustin Parsons, English

 

We would like to show the literary magazine of SUNY Fredonia, The Trident, and other work from the ENGL 299: Introduction to Literary Publishing students, such as self-made chapbooks. We would also like to hold a reading of students who have work in the magazine as well as students who have created their chapbooks from the class.

 

(oral presentation 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Psychology and a Public Health Experience

Ashley Ciresi, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

The Chautauqua County Department of Health serves a community of residents, fulfilling needs that range from environmental concerns to education. For my Seminar in Public Health Course, I worked with the senior planner of the county health department to enact a lead prevention program. The program strives to inform Jamestown residents of the dangers of lead poisoning, and ultimately motivate them to enroll in a cleanup program. It is often a challenge to get individuals to heed public health messages. County health department workers must find innovative ways to market the services offered, so that people will choose to enroll.To successfully implement a program, one must market information in a way which will be most effective for the target population. As a psychology major, I am able to understand the ways in which people cognitively make decisions. This helped me to develop appropriate techniques to reach the specific population.

 

(poster presentation 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

 

Snack Shack - Business Club

Michael Colby, John Maderer, Erica Bizzari, Elise Murphy, Business Administration

Mentor: Dr. Sue McNamara, Business Administration

 

Collectively as interns of business department in charge of running and facilitating the Snack Shack efficiently, we are aiming to inform and educate others of what it is we do in our daily activities dealing with the Snack Shack. In addition we see this exposition as a great marketing opportunity to bring more attention to the Snack Shack and ultimately the business club as a whole.

 

(computer presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Properties of the Stirling Numbers and Tri-Restricted Numbers

Megan Cornman, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Harris Kwong, Mathematical Sciences

 

Stirling Numbers of the second kind are the number of ways to partition a set of n elements into k nonempty subsets.  When each set has at most 3 elements, we call the number of partitions the tri-restricted numbers of the second kind.  In this presentation, we relate Stirling Numbers of the first and second kind through a combinatorial and linear algebra approach, and examine the tri-restricted numbers through generating functions.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Development of a Nutrition Program Required as Part of a Reentry Initiative

Michael Cotronea, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Dani McKinney, Psychology

 

The new federal guidelines for inmate re-entry skills development propose that those incarcerated receive programming to increase competency in nine skill areas. Many of the new skill areas lacked previously developed programming (along with accompanying outcome measures). In addition, only rarely was any attempt made to obtain course evaluations from the inmates involved in the educational programming. One skill set is designed to develop daily living skills, including shopping for healthy food, and budgeting of weekly food costs. A program created to address this gap was taught to a group of incarcerated students. After the first offering, a course evaluation was given. Based on feedback, the program was revised and offered again. After the second round, the course was further modified based on addition input from students. The importance of including feedback when developing prison programs is discussed.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Using non-biased literature to reduce gender stereotypical play and attitudes of pre-kindergarteners

Jennifer Courtney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

The purpose of this study was to explore whether or not the reading of gender-neutral literature would reduce stereotypical play and behavior of 4 year-old children in a Universal Pre-kindergarten wrap around program. A total of 11 children (6 girls and 5 boys) and 2 teachers participated in the study. The Gender Attitude Interview was used to collect baseline data of participants’ attitudes of gender and was used again at the end of the intervention; additionally data was collected using Play Preference Checklist as well as the Personal Attributes Observation Checklist throughout the duration of the 5 week study to monitor and note changes of gendered perceptions and actions. Results will be shared at the Exposition.

 

(group oral presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.)

 

Study of Dance Movement Therapy

John Crampton, Brian Moe, Alison Ahearn, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Ms. Samantha Kenney, Theatre and Dance

Dance has been an integral part of many cultures since prehistoric times.  It is still used in many African tribes as a cure for disease, depression, and other ailments.  Dance is an important aspect in the healing practices of shamanism all over the globe, and has even begun to evolve into more structured forms in Western culture.  This article will explore Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) as it relates to ancient practices of dance as a healing tool, and its evolution into modern DMT forms.  American DMT practices will be evaluated and compared to shaman forms for similarities and historical based movements that have been integrated into movement vocabulary for dance therapy.

 

(oral presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.)

 

Memory Performance and Adherence to Instructions for Preschool Children in the Presence of a Co-Collaborator

Elise Crist, Daniel N. Carr, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Nancy Gee, Psychology

 

This study examined memory performance and adherence to instructions for a group of 12 preschool children in the presence of a real dog, a stuffed dog, or a human confederate.   The children were shown 10 objects in each condition.  At test, the children were shown each original object along with a distracter and asked to select the one they had seen before.  Object recognition performance was at ceiling and no effects were significant.  Instructional prompts were recorded in two ways; general prompts included instructions like “face this way”, whereas a task prompt directed the child to perform specific aspects of the task.  For both types of prompts, the results showed that fewer prompts were needed in the real dog followed by the stuffed dog condition, with the greatest number of prompts needed in the human condition.  The presence of the dog appears to aide in adherence to instructions.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Exploring Psychology and the Law

Mentor: Jack Croxton, Psychology

 

Students in Dr. Croxton's Psychology and the Law course will be displaying their term projects on topics relating to the interface between psychology and the legal system. They will explore a contemporary issue and provide a visual representation. Possible topics include: The Psychology of Criminal Behavior, Shortcomings of Eyewitness Identification, The Use of Hypnosis to Enhance Recall, Identification and Evaluation of Criminal Suspects, Forensic Assessment in Criminal Cases, Forensic Assessment in Civil Cases, Decision Making and Jury Deliberations, The Psychology of Victims, and The Psychology of Incarceration.

 

(poster presentations from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

 

Science plus+ An after school science enrichment program

Jessica Diesenberg, Nichole Kretz, Geoscienes

Mentor: Dr. Kim Weborg-Benson, Geosciences

 

In response to the need in public schools for enrichment programs, the Sci 325 class has provided a science enrichment program at Fredonia Elementary over the last two semesters. With the guidance of professor Weborg-Benson we have provided a group a 15, fifth graders the opportunity to explore hands-on science.  We have discovered weather, the five senses and rocks/minerals. At the Student Research and Creativity Expo we will discuss the projects we have shared with the students and show pictures of the Science Plus program. At the table will bring some of the demonstrations we used along with the science content that was taught through the hands-on exercises. We would like to share our experience of working with the elementary students and encourage involvement in school enrichment programs.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Lowering cost and increasing the efficiency of ethanol production: Polymer-supported Aquaporin Z water-selective membranes

Nicole Earnshaw, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Campo, Chemistry

 

Aquaporin Z (AqZ) has been shown to be a water-selective naturally occurring protein.  Incorporation of the AqZ into a polymer film, then, would result in the formation of a selective membrane which would allow water to pass through more easily while keeping other small molecules out.  Thin films were prepared from protein-polymer solutions using a number of different methods.   After synthesizing a film that was thin enough to incorporate this specific protein, the resulting selective membranes were tested using a specialized filtration system.  Use of the resulting polymer-protein film would help to address a current challenge in the production of ethanol from natural products: low yield.  AqZ incorporated into a polymer matrix would allow for further concentration of the low yield ethanol solutions obtained using the current methodology via selective permeation of water.   This protein-polymer system would consequently lower the cost of ethanol production and increase efficiency.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Comparing Leadership Practices and Sexism of Women in Single-Sex Work Environments and Women in Mixed-Sex Work Environments

Mary Fisher, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Guy Boysen, Psychology

 

Researchers have found that same-sex schools have positive effects on the academic performance and autonomy of adolescents. However, the effects of single-sex work environments have not been explored. In order to fill this gap, female employees from a single-sex work environment were compared to demographically similar undergraduates using measures of ambivalent sexism and leadership practices . Ambivalent sexism scores were lower in the single-sex sample than the control sample. In addition, the leadership practices of modeling, challenging, and inspiring were significantly higher in the single-sex sample than the comparison sample. These results support the external validity of Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and suggest potential benefits of single sex work environments.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Aquaporin Protein for Incorporation into Polymers

Stephanie Fisher, Biology

Mentor: Dr. Wayne Yunghans, Biology

 

We prepared Aquaporin water transport protein from beef kidney membranes. We analyzed the fractions for 5'-nucleotidase and succinate INT reductase which are makers for plasma membrane and mitochondria respectively. One fraction was enriched in the nucleotidase and we used it for the Aquaporin extractions. Aquaporin was soluble in tetrahydrofuran as indicated by gel electrophoresis. We used the aquaporin to add to various solutions of polymers. Use of aquaporin in a polymer may be useful in enriching solutions for ethanol extraction as aquaporin is very selective for only water transport.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

Exploring deeper meaning through thematic units: A Curriculum Project on Monsters

Michelle Flick, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

Thematic units present a framework for exploring deeper meaning through extended time frames for a single subject and/or for multiple subjects. The purpose of this curriculum project is to design a thematic unit on monsters for an 11th grade English class. The unit is aligned with New York State English Standards and in particular the third standard: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening for critical analysis. Specific themes in the unit include: what defines someone as a monster, how society acts toward someone who is different, and to look at judge someone based on their actions.  Through this thematic unit a student will engage in several different writing projects (critique, blogging, and a research paper) as well as analyze different pieces of literature and media.

 

(group oral presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.)

 

At Public Health Experience with the Chautauqua County Health Department

Kathryn Fritzinger, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) is responsible for a variety of tasks that serve the needs of its residents.  Every county in New York State is responsible to conduct a County Health Assessment.  The assessment's purpose is to determine the comprehensive health status of a community. Data collected includes epidemiological and other studies of local health issues, community needs, health care, and community resources. I worked with the CCHD and local hospitals to conduct focus groups which provided such data. The focus groups consisted of local agencies, organizations, religious groups, different ethnicities and age groups to ensure this was a true community effort. Through this endeavor, I gained insight into the community's needs and the importance of comprehensive health care.  As a biology major and future nursing student, I will employ the knowledge gained from the Community Health Assessment in my career to deliver thorough patient care.

 

(poster presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Perceived Causes and Consequences of Relationship Dissolution as a Function of Gender and Physical Attractiveness

Kong Gao, Shannon Michelle Bonadonna, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Jack Croxton, Psychology

 

The purpose of our study was to determine how student perceptions of a failed relationship are affected by the gender and physical attractiveness of the parties involved. A total of 80 subjects participated in our experiment. We manipulated the gender and physical attractiveness of the person leaving one partner for another and whether the person was leaving an attractive person for an unattractive person or vice versa, resulting in a 2X2X2 factorial design. When the new partner was attractive this person was rated as having a positive reaction but they were viewed negatively by the perceiver.  A male was perceived as having a more negative reaction when starting a new relationship with an attractive female than with an unattractive female. For females, the pattern was reversed. When the person being left was unattractive, perceivers were more likely to assume that they did not provide sexual fulfillment, they were boring, or they wanted a more serious relationship. However, when the person being left was attractive, it was assumed that they cheated, they were too demanding, or they became less attentive. Additional results and implications will be shared at the Exposition.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Ultraviolet pigments of the flower Ranunculus acris

Eric Gordon, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Matt Gronquist, Chemistry

 

Flowers of the common buttercup, Ranunculus acris, display ultraviolet patterns that play a role in pollinator attraction.  These patterns, which are discernable by insects, but invisible to the human eye, are created by the differential distribution of ultraviolet pigments on the surface of the petals.  The primary goal of this work will be the chemical characterization of the pigments responsible for the ultraviolet patterns in R. acris.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

Categorization Performance of Preschool Children based on Animation, Category, Child Classification, and the Presence of a Co-Collaborator

Jared Gould, Chad Swanson, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Nancy Gee, Psychology

 

Participants in the current study included ten preschool children, both typical and identified.  The children were asked to categorize animate and inanimate pictures into three environments (Farm, Ocean, and Circus) in each of three conditions (Real Dog, Stuffed Dog, and Human).   The results revealed a main effect for category where the children performed better in the Farm and Ocean than in the Circus category.  The Category variable also interacted with Classification such that the typical children performed at a higher level than Identified on the Farm and Ocean than on the Circus category, but this difference was not significant in the Identified children.  Category also interacted with Animation such that the children were better as classifying Animate relative to Inanimate objects in the Farm and Ocean categories, but the opposite pattern was found in the Circus category.  The increased difficulty level of the Circus relative to the other two categories alters categorization performance in preschool children.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

New Mothers' Postpartum Experiences: "It's Normal to Feel Relatively Crazy"

Jennifer Grabski, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Ingrid Johnston-Robledo, Psychology

 

In this study we explored new mothers’ experiences with and emotional reactions to the postpartum period as well as their perceptions of what is normal for women during this transition.  Forty first-time mothers responded to a series of questions online about their postpartum experiences.  Women identified many challenges of the postpartum period and viewed some negative emotional reactions as normal. They expressed a desire for other mothers to share difficult experiences such as breastfeeding and believed that women may deny such difficulties to preserve a romanticized image of motherhood. Implications for future research aimed at broadening conceptualizations of normal postpartum experiences are discussed.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

International Definition of Genocide

Mary Guilford, Rachel Mosher, Valerie Snider, History

Mentor: Dr. Mary Beth Sievens

 

For our research project we are exploring how the definition of genocide recognized by the international community has changed over time.  By exploring this main thematic question we also hope to analyze the causes of genocide and the effects of outside organizations (such as the United Nations) on the prosecution of genocide.  We plan to research three case studies:  the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, and the Rwandan genocide.  We believe these three case studies explore a wide range of time periods and places.   The purpose of this research is to open people’s eyes to what has happened and is still happening in our world today.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Influence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on Walleye (Sander vitreus) Year Class Strength in Lake Erie

Cassidy Hahn, Biology

Mentor: Dr. Timothy Strakosh, Biology

 

Annual fluctuation in recruitment has been well documented in the fisheries of Lake Erie.   A suite of  biotic and abiotic factors have been shown to dictate year class strength, however little work has been done on the influence they have on the variation in walleye, Sander vitreus,  spawning run in Cattaraugus Creek.  A long term data set recorded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from 1980 – 2006 was analyzed to uncover the effects of these factors on walleye year class strength in Lake Erie.  The influence of Julian date of first and last ice cover, barometric pressure, wind speed, average day of first and last ice cover, Cattaraugus Creek discharge, wave period, maximum wind gusts, wind direction, average air temperature, and daily ice cover were compared against walleye year class strength.  Preliminary results indicate that approximately 68% of walleye year class strength (R2 = 0.681, P = .001) can be attributed to the tested variables.  Further analysis will be conducted to create additional models and Akaike Information Criteria will be used to assess the goodness of fit of these models and rank them accordingly.

 

(poster presentation 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

 

Formation and Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Ethers, Chlorophenols, and Dioxins In Chlorinated Humic Acid Solutions

Timothy Halter, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Mike Milligan, Chemistry

 

In 2008 Dr. M.S. Milligan discovered the presence of trace amounts of polychlorinated biphenyl ethers (PCDEs).  In an attempt to discover a possible natural source of polychlorinated biphenyl ethers (PCDEs) several experiments were performed involving the chlorination of humic acid.  These experiments were first performed by D.A. Robbins in 1998, in which he discovered the presence of chlorophenols.  Chlorophenols are a possible precursor to PCDEs making these reactions a logical starting point in the study.  Mr. Robbins study was performed on humic acid solutions, an extremely common form of dissolved organic matter.  In treating humic acid solutions with sodium hypochlorite a typical waste water treatment strategy is accurately simulated.  The results were analyzed by GC/MS.  PCDEs were found as well as other chemicals of concern including chlorophenols, furans and dioxins.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Whats in your Lighting tool box, entering the workforce

Richard Haug, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Mr. Todd Proffitt, Theatre and Dance

 

I helped my professor with this workshop at the annual United States Institute of Theatre Technology conference in Cincinnati.  This work shop was a panel of Lighting professionals who spoke about what tools and skills are needed when entering the theatre workforce.  I sent e-mails to former students and other professionals I have worked with and compiled that data to use at this workshop.  The presentation I will do for the Student research and creativity expo will show some of the techniques that these professionals use as well as some examples of the final product.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Laryngeal Surface Electromyographic (sEMG) Measurement of Normal Women and Men during Speech Production

Erin Hellwig, Communication Disorders and Sciences

Mentor:  Dr. Bridget Russell, Communication Disorders and Sciences

 

This study measured the laryngeal muscle activity of normally functioning women and men during rest, sustained and connected speech tasks of varying complexity using surface electromyography (sEMG).  Normative values were collected and compared for each task.  Muscle activity was greater for reading and spontaneous speech when compared to rest and sustained tasks.  Normative sEMG values are used in assessment and treatment of vocal, swallowing and respiratory disorders to compare muscle activity levels.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Today is Cancer: Skateboarding and America's Future

Max Henstell, Tim Hawco, Communication

Mentor: Mr. John McCune, Academic Information Technology

 

A brief look at skateboarding through the eyes of local youth. Often recognized as a devious and destructive activity, the skateboarding lifestyle often earns its followers the scorn and distain of law enforcement. Looking past the judgments, clichés, and stereotypes, we find four skateboarders willing to share their story about how they are perceived, and how skateboarding can be a positive influence in life.

 

(presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Database: Connecting Psychology and Public Health

Atira Heptworth, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

As a requirement of each individual county health department after the events of September 11, 2001, certain "maintenance deliverables" must be met annually to ensure proper training(s), planning, and exercises are carried out.  My function within this project consists of creating a database to record Emergency Preparedness training individual public health employees have obtained or may still need.
Based on the specific emergency response role(s) an employee may have, they may be required to participate in up to six training sessions as well as other outside (NIMS) activities.  This program is necessary in that, in the case of an emergency, there will be a uniform nationwide hierarchically based command system present to respond in a functional and cooperative manner.
This grant program allows for individuals to work effectively with citizens and community members to ensure the betterment of physical, environmental, and psychological health outcomes.  Cooperative and organized support systems provide for optimal diminishment of disaster effects and reduced levels of mental distress and stress for all involved.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

'Mothers’ Perspectives on the Sexualization of Girls and Early Puberty Experiences

Atira Heptworth, Shea Calleri, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Ingrid Johnston-Robledo, Psychology

 

Young girls are increasingly sexualized, or portrayed as sexual objects, through toys, clothing, music, and media sources.  For example, clothing intended for adult women is being marketed to young girls (e.g., thong underwear with Hello Kitty emblem) and toys such as Bratz dolls are dressed in a sexually suggestive manner.  Scholars believe this may lead to higher rates of negative outcomes among girls such as body image disturbances, poor sexual health, and depression. Researchers have not yet explored how this cultural phenomenon will impact girls’ experiences with puberty. The purpose of this exploratory study was to learn more about mothers’ perspectives on this relationship between sexualization and their girls’ pubertal experiences, particularly menstruation. Four women, with daughters between the ages of 9 and 13, participated in a 90-minute discussion on various aspects of the current tendency to sexualize girls, their daughters’ experiences with puberty, and finally their thoughts on the potential impact of sexualization on girls’ attitudes toward and behavior relevant to puberty and sexuality.  Implications for future research will be discussed.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment: A Public Health Experience

Allison Herschell, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

There are numerous aspects of Public Health.  One key aspect is availability and access to health and wellness services within a community.  My Public Health experience with the Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment helped me to learn about organizations and their roles in local public health. A community health assessment is a document that contains an analysis of the health problems that exist in the community.  The CHA program works to promote access to quality health care related services and address community needs. The Chautauqua County CHA develops and implements ongoing health initiatives.  The assessment involves many focus groups throughout the community.  The goal of the focus groups is to gather answers to the question, "What are the health needs of our community?" As a biology student and prospective lab technician, the CHA activity has prepared me for better understanding of community's needs, specifically focusing on disease and vaccinations.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

To Kill A Mockingbird: An American Literary Landmark

Melissa Hewitt, English; Christine Botham, English; Edgar Diaz, English; Trevor Ianni, English; Audrey Putney, English; Leah Reed, American Studies; Allie Warrick, History;

Ashley Zurich, History

Mentor: Dr. Emily VanDette, English

 

Due to funding cuts in communities this project was a way to give back and help out by researching critical, historical, and cultural contexts we created a display for thirteen public libraries to enhance the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, alongside the big read.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Can Students "Cheat" their Way to Success in Integrated Algebra

Lisa Holt, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Keary Howard, Mathematical Sciences

 

Cheat sheets in the high school classroom could have many benefits to the Integrated Algebra student.  Creating and using cheat sheets could have many benefits to the high school student; a study aid, an effective tool to help retention of material, and a positive motivation and anxiety reducer.  As the research indicates, all high school students can benefit learning effective study strategies.  Students who create their own reference sheets are using effective study strategies, such as recopying notes and identifying important material, in the preparation of the sheet.  Since retention rates are higher for students who create their own study materials, the cheat sheet should help students remember the material.  Students, who previously have had little success in the mathematics classroom, may that they have a better chance of success when using a cheat sheet on a test.  In order to test whether these benefits actually exist, students will be given instruction on how to create an effective cheat sheet for their needs.  Students will then create a small cheat sheet at the end of each lesson and keep them to use on any unit quizzes.  For the unit test, students will combine their cheat sheets to make a large cheat sheet covering all of the chapters material for use on the test.  It is hoped that this strategy will increase retention, enhance learning, and cultivate success for all students. The hypothesis of this experiment states that if students are able to construct a cheat sheet for quizzes and tests, the test scores of these students will be impacted significantly, compared to the scores of students who are given a teacher-made reference sheet.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

The Quality and Application of Chinese-English Bilingual Children’s Books

Qiaoya Huang, TESOL

Mentor: Dr. Xiaoning Chen, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

This presentation has two foci. First of all, it discusses the quality of Chinese-English bilingual children’s books currently available in the market. Second, we share ideas for using these bilingual books in mainstream classrooms as well as in classrooms where Chinese is taught as a second language.

 

(oral presentation 1:40 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Vaudeville and the Dance Masters of the Twentieth Century

Owen Hughes, Julie Schillaci, Katie Latson, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Ms. Samantha Kenney, Theatre and Dance

 

In our study of twentieth century dance history, we could not help but notice the importance that Vaudeville had on the beginning careers of many influential choreographers who changed the face of dance. Vaudeville was a popular source of American entertainment beginning in the late 1800s and up until the 1930s. It was a widely accessible medium of entertainment that helped nurture the skills of these dancers, and helped them to get their names out there. Some of these names included Bob Fosse, Jack Cole, Ruth St. Denis, and Ted Shawn. We will explore their beginnings and the significance these performers and choreographers had within the dance world and beyond.

 

(presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Preschool Children's Performance of Color Naming and Adherence to Instruction in the Presence of a Co-Performer

Whitney Hyman, Amy Powell, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Nancy Gee, Psychology

 

The present study examined preschool children’s ability to name colors immediately or after a delay in the presence of a Real Dog, Stuffed Dog, or Human.  Accuracy of color naming as well as adherence to instructions were measured.  Results showed that color naming performance was significantly better in the no-delay relative to the delay condition.  Additionally, more instructional prompts were required in the delay condition than in the no-delay condition.  A two-way interaction revealed that in the delay condition, the number of instructional prompts was significantly greater for Identified than for typical children, however this difference was not significant in the no-delay condition.  Further, a three-way interaction revealed that more prompts were needed for Identified than Typical children in the Stuffed dog and Human conditions, but this difference was not significant in the Real Dog condition.  This indicates that the Real Dog serves to equalize the need for instructional prompts relative to the other conditions.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

La comida Puertorriquena

Molly Infantino, Childhood Education, Spanish

Mentor: Dr. Vivian Garcia, International Studies

 

After visiting beautiful Puerto Rico during this year's J-term, I decided to prepare a presentation for this expo about Puerto Rican culture, specifically the amazing food that comes from this country. not many people realize how different the cultures of Latin American and Caribbean countries really are, and that tacos are not the only food that Spanish-speakers and Latinos eat. The project, in process, will most likely just be a trifold poster, with perhaps some samples of Puerto Rican food as well as various other facts and information about the rich culture and food of this country.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Why do some Latin American counrties educate their people better than others?

Anthony Amir Johnson, Political Science

Mentor: Dr. Olga Bogatyrenko, Political Science

 

I seek to find the answers to what I believe is one of the most important quantifiers in society, one's education.  Latin America the region south of the United States is so important when considering they are embody the majority of the western hemisphere.  Furthermore this is an area of interest in my own life and wish to understand how to help these people through the analysis of their education system.

 

(oral presentation 2:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.)

 

A Curriculum Project Integrating Algebra and Popular Music in the Fifth and Sixth Grade Mathematics

Jessica Johnson, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

Many students lack basic understandings of algebraic concepts and their grades suffer as a result.  What can teachers do to help students increase their understanding of basic algebraic concepts and increase motivation to learn in order to help increase students’ overall math grades and standardized test scores?  In this paper, the possibility of music’s influence on academic achievement is explored and has been found to have many positive effects on learning; specifically in the area of mathematics. The purpose of this curriculum project is to create algebra math lessons integrating popular music in alignment with the New York State mathematics standards.  Included in the curriculum product will be multiple examples of rewritten popular music and correlating activities.  Samples of the curriculum product will be shared during the presentation.

 

(group oral presentation 2:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.)

 

Construction and Implementation of a Stark Ionization Detector for Rydberg States

Spencer Johnson, Physics

Mentor: Dr. Erica Snow, Physics

 

Rydberg, or highly excited states can be generated through the excitation of atoms, ions, or molecules with a C02 laser.  Spectroscopic measurements of Rydberg states are of interest to several areas of fundamental atomic Physics.  Rydberg state particles, once created are passed through a series of charged plates which Stark ionizes them.  Stark ionization of atomic particles requires very high electrostatic fields to achieve.  Methods of construction and material selection will be shown to optimize the ionization process, and minimize breakdown within the vacuum system between the ionization plates.  Other construction techniques adapted for vacuum systems will be presented for the deflection and detection section of the system, as well as the need for such techniques.

 

(poster presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Hand Me Down Records

Cori Kidney, Ryan Taughrin, Interdisciplinary Studies

Mentor: Dr. Jerry Brindisi, Interdisciplinary Studies

 

The student record label project, titled Hand Me Down records, is an ongoing academic venture taken primarily by music business students. Our main objective was to release a compilation album with a college music theme. We each did a SWOT analysis presentation on a band that we felt was suitable. The class voted on the bands to contact and propose our contract to. Every student is in one of four departments. The departments are A&R production, Marketing and Promotions, Administration and Legal, and Distribution and Sales. In addition to class time, students meet independently with their groups. They present their weekly objectives and accomplishments to the class. Collectively, we work to meet deadlines we set for ourselves. Much of the class’s progress is self motivated. We are getting a genuine experience through brain storming and trial and error. This project is directly benefiting the students in the class, and is also benefiting other students who will have an opportunity to purchase the album. The school is also a receiver, because they are gaining a tangible means by which to brag about their creative students.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Integrating Business into the ESL Curriculum

Elizabeth Kindermann, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. John Liontas, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

This presentation, originally presented at the National TESOL conference in Denver, addresses the need of teaching business language skills and communication strategies in ESL classrooms. The language skills needed to communicate in the business sector are not the language skills we would use to talk with friends.  ELL students who have no knowledge of Business English will have difficulties advocating for themselves and finding appropriate, well-paying jobs in the business sector. In the course of this presentation, the importance of ELL business skills, as well as pedagogical implications, will be discussed. Instructional suggestions on how to integrate business into the ESL classroom will conclude this presentation.

 

(oral presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.)

 

Defensive chemistry of the Pine Spittle Bug

John King, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Matt Gronquist, Chemistry

 

The nymphal form of the Pine Spittle Bug, aphrophora parallela, surrounds itself with a frothy, spit-like mass which is excreted as it feeds on the sap from various coniferous tree species.  Preliminary chemical analyses show that the juvenile spittle contains a defined array of secondary metabolites that is absent in excretion collected from adults of the same species. This discrepancy suggests the possibility of a defensive mechanism which is selectively employed by the less mobile and relatively vulnerable juvenile form. Biological assays, carried out with the predatory ant Formica exsectoides support this hypothesis. The primary goal of this work will be the full chemical characterization of the juvenile spittle excretion.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Memorization Techniques for Dance History Students

Alessandra Kivinen, Daniel Longo, Samuel Torres, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Ms. Samantha Kenney, Theatre and Dance

 

As college students, our most arduous task is the memorization of countless facts.  Daily we are called upon to recite knowledge from multiple sources which can prove difficult, especially in history courses where there is a multitude of information.  Extensive studies on the brain and memory have shown that many things can affect one’s memorization capabilities. One of these factors is music. They’ve found that music stimulates parts of the brain, allowing a person to access more information. Music therapy has been used to enhance the quality of life for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Our goal is to create a song that would assist in the memorization of major dance history events. It is our hope, that this would not only help students retain the information, but also to bring an element of entertainment to potentially dry material.

 

(presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Medical Technology and Public Health

Xiaomin Li, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department serves a community of residents, fulfilling needs that range from environment concerns to educations.  For my seminar in Public Health course (SOC415), I spent several weeks working with rabies prevention programs at the Chautauqua County Health Department.  My time was spent work on strategies to educate the public community about awareness of rabies prevention by vaccination of pets and rabies virus.

 
My project was to use rabies prevention prepays posters and other visual media, also visiting school and community events provide rabies prevention materials to general public.  My contribution to the project was to make awareness of wild animals that carrying rabies virus can transmit to household animals and humans.  My experiences link my major Medical Technology because it explains the risk of rabies virus related diseases.  My goal was to address how rabies viruses affect humans from wild animals and household animals.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Business Consulting

Maryanne Long, Katherine Stickel, Chris Marcantonio, Business Administration

Mentor: Dr. Mojtaba Seyedian, Business Administration

 

For a business consulting class, our group worked consulting for a local business.  We will present information on the industry and services as well as a financial analysis.  Our goal for the expo is to prepare a poster visual and answer any questions attendees may have on our business consulting project.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

Sonar Calls and Geographic Location: Is There a Sonar Call Dialect and Do Bats Pay Attention to it?

Laura Lynn, Biology

Mentor: Dr. Karry Kazial, Biology

 

The purpose of this research was to examine whether the sonar calls of little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) differ based on geographic location of summer roosting colonies.  A database of previously recorded sonar calls was analyzed to look for evidence of dialect among little brown bat calls.  All calls used in the analysis were recorded at the same location using the same equipment during the summers of 2003-2005.  Adult bats were also captured from several sites at two separate geographic locations within Chautauqua County, NY for use as subjects in playback experiments.  Calls from the database were used to create call sequences, which were then paired so that each test subject was played one sequence from each location in random order.  The subjects responses were recorded including latency to first call and call rate and were used to determine if there is evidence of call recognition based on geographic location.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Ballet: Then and Now

Michael Manganiello, Samantha Wiliams, Amanda Foreman, Randy Hample, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Ms. Samantha Kenney, Theatre and Dance

 

Dance is an art form that parallels society.  Ballet is a form of dance that most people would associate with ancient codified technique.  However, the growth and evolution of society can be seen in the modernization of Ballet.  Through our presentation, we want to educate people briefly about the history of Ballet, and then use audio and visual aids to give examples of contemporary Ballet works that illustrate a shift in the mindset of our culture.  Additionally, we want our viewers to consider what they view valid as dance, or art in general.

 

(oral presentation 1:20 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.)

 

Further Validation of the Religious Identity Development Scale: Relationship between Religious Identity Development and Religious Maturity

Melissa Marra, Scott Wright, Devin Sonner, Elise Simpson, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Suthakaran Veerasamy, Psychology

 

Allport proposed that religious maturity consisted of two basic religious orientations. Intrinsic orientation involves understanding, growth, openness, and integration of religious beliefs. Extrinsic orientation involves using religion selfishly to benefit oneself. The Personal Religion Inventory (PRI) (Dudley and Cruise, 1990) measures religious orientation. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity the Religious Identity Development Scale (RIDS) (Suthakaran, 2002), which conceptualizes religious identity as a struggle between experiential and rational (Epstein, 1998) modes of processing religion. During the study, 200 SUNY Fredonia students completed both the RIDS and the PRI. With multiple-regression analysis, significant relationships were found between the two scales. Interestingly, the Cognitive-Rationalization status was found to be negatively correlated with religious maturity, while the other statuses were either positively correlated or found to have no correlation. This supports the validity of RIDS, which conceives of pure rationality as less mature than an integrated view of religion.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Gender Stereotypes In Professions and College Majors

Jillian Mason, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Guy Boysen, Psychology

 

Gender stereotypes can have a large impact on one’s self efficacy when entering into a college major or profession.  These stereotypes can be seen in college campuses and numerous professions. In the present study gender stereotypes are analyzed in nine different professions that are either stereotypically masculine, feminine, or masculine and feminine.  In an anonymous survey, the participants rate how well they believe they would succeed in these professions and the educational requirements for the profession. The language used to describe the profession and educational requirements has also been manipulated using either masculine, feminine, or masculine/feminine pronouns.  All jobs and descriptions have been counterbalanced so that every job is described using every pronoun.  The students also rate the gender stereotypes within their own college

major. With the results of this study I hope to increase knowledge and awareness about how gendered stereotypes affect a college student’s decision when choosing a college major and future career.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Geography of Puerto Rico

Jillian Mason, International Education

Mentor: Dr. Vivian Garcia, International Studies

 

I traveled to Puerto Rico in January.  My presentation will be on the geography of Puerto Rico, and how the geography of the land impacts the lives of the people.  I will be focusing on many different parts of the island.

 

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

A Curriculum Project Integrating Two Best Practices for Struggling Readers in alignment with the New York State English Language Arts Standards

Samantha Mastrelli, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

The purpose of this curriculum project was to create curriculum that incorporates the planning and revising strategy, as well as the repeated reading strategy into classrooms to help struggling readers and writers be more successful in literacy. It is important for educators to recognize how necessary it is to execute and examine remedial strategies that can facilitate academic success, and increase engagement for at-risk learners. Students who are struggling readers need access to curriculum and instruction that exemplifies best practices for struggling readers. Samples and results of this curriculum project will be shared during the presentations

 

(group oral presentation 2:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.)

 

A Curriculum Project to Evaluate and Design Multicultural Children’s Literature Depicting the Mexican American Experience

Deborah Maze, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

This project explores the definition, purpose, and selection of multicultural children’s literature depicting authentic experiences of Mexican Americans. A comprehensive checklist was designed from existing checklists and authenticity guidelines and used to evaluate children’s literature. After review, it was found that relatively few picture books have been published which illuminate the experiences of Mexican migrant farm workers who live in the Western NY area. An English/Spanish bilingual picture book manuscript is the final curriculum product. WAITING FOR SILVIA gives a voice to one Mexican migrant couple in Western New York and their young son who remained in Mexico, anxiously awaiting their return. This touching story demonstrates the dignity of hard work, the importance of family, and the meaning of sacrifice through the true story of Silvia and her family.

 

(group oral presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.)

 

The Effects of Authentic Assessment on Student Engagement Levels in an Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Setting

Molly McCarthy, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Campo, Chemistry

 

This study examined the effects of using authentic assessment in an undergraduate lab setting on student engagement levels, achievement, and the role that gender plays in perceived levels of engagement.  Using authentic assessment, students were asked to research applications of drug release from polymer matrices, and were then guided through designing a procedure for finding the release rates of salicylic acid from two polymer matrices (polycaprolactone and poly[ethylene oxide]).  Post-lab assessment of engagement was completed with a self-assessment survey that measures engagement in three major areas: cooperative learning, cognitive level, and personal skills. Achievement was determined through formal reports, and then compared to assessments taken after a traditional lab.  Data suggests that engagement levels were higher for both genders in authentic assessment, and greater achievement was observed with increased cognitive engagement. Female students experienced the greatest gain in engagement. Male students were more engaged than females during traditional lab instruction.

 

(poster presentation 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

 

An Echo of the Infinite

Elizabeth Milton, Erik Bentley, Brian Bishop, Sarah Bochicchio, Christine Caranante, Heather Corke, , Gillian Cotter, James Daniel, Christian Degrave, Staci Detorio, Megan Erickson, Catherine Feist,  Amanda Hall, Melanie Koch, Katelyn Kozak, Megan Larson, Antonia Loconte, Lisa Michaels, Edward Novara, Carolina Pickens, Christopher Piro, Michael Pugliese, Drew Rebecchi, Amanda Straight, Victoria Tomasulo, Lauren Varolian,  Alyssa Velk, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Kimberly Conti, Mathematical Sciences

 

HONR 227-02 is a course that has been designed to encourage students to make connections among various disciplines (art, science, math, literature, music, business, etc.)  Our entire class will display various pieces from projects and presentations completed throughout the semester.  Those who view the display will be challenged to become more careful observers, and to make relevant connections that may not have occurred to them before.

 

(presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Readability Analysis of 5th Grade New York State Exam Document-Based Questions

Elizabeth Dains Mitchell, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Barbara Mallette, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

This session explores Ms. Mitchell’s Masters Thesis in Literacy.  Ms. Mitchell calculated the readability of Document-Based Questions (DBQs), employing three readability formulas that the literacy community considers reliable.  Based on the readability analysis and examination of the format, Task, and historical background of the exam, Ms. Mitchell recommends critical reading and writing skills that students must implement to be successful on the DBQ portion of the exam.

 

(oral presentation 12:40 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

The Effects of Student Created Graphic Stories On 7th Grade Student Writing Achievement

Dana Mitchell, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Barbara Mallette, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

This presentation will present data from research that took place in a 7th grade English Language Arts classroom in West Irondequoit, New York.  The study employed a modified pre-test/post-test design to determine the effect of writing graphic stories on the writing skills on 7th graders.  Students responded to two writing prompts prior to the introduction of graphic novels.  The same writing prompts were presented after students created a graphic story.  All writing samples were reviewed using the 6+1 Traits of Writing Rubrics.  A consumer satisfaction survey was administered to subjects at the conclusion of the study. Through this research the following two questions have been answered:Can the process of creating and using graphic stories increase seventh grade students’ writing achievement, when scored with the 6+1 Traits of Writing Rubrics? 
How will writing graphic novels affect students’ attitude toward writing?

 

(oral presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.)

 

A Curriculum Project using music to enhance reading instruction for English language learners

Travis Moore, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

This presentation will describe a curriculum that uses music to teach reading to English language learners. A review of the literature regarding the use of music in the second language classroom will be provided, including positive impacts such as the ability to reduce inhibitions and motivate, assist in vocabulary retention, improve speech and pronunciation, and foster literacy development. This curriculum is aligned with the NYS English as a Second Language (ESL) standards and is designed for use at Love Elementary School in Jamestown, NY. Specific examples of the curriculum will be included in the presentation.

 

(group oral presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.)

 

Computational Modeling of Peroxide Oxidation of Lipids in Biochemical Systems

Jonathan Nalewajek, Anton V. Bashilov, Computer and Information Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Anatole Ruslanov, Computer and Information Sciences

 

Computational modeling of biological systems presents an opportunity to study the biochemical processes in complex systems in vivo. It is well known that most diseases begin with activation of free radical reactions such as lipid peroxidation (LPO). However, LPO is a complex system of chemical interactions that consists of many chain reactions with different mechanism of action. In order to better understand LPO, we apply mathematical modeling and algorithmic simulation to kinetics of iron (II)-ascorbate-dependent lipid peroxidation and then compare the outcomes of the computational and biochemical models.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

RFID Technology and Ubiquitous Computing

Erik O’Meara, Josh Curry-Bascome, Computer and Information Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Anatole Ruslanov, Computer and Information Sciences

 

Our presentation would begin with an examination of ubiquitous computing and how the Real ID Act fits into this field of technology. Our presentation discusses the proposed benefits of the incorporation of this technology along with the state endorsement of the Bill by various states, including New York. There are reasons why this Bill and use of this technology should be questioned. The most dangerous aspect of technological production allied with motivation for progress, is the actual use of the developed technology by the society which births it. Government attempts to improve life may well create a more dangerous environment for its constituents. Many inherent flaws in ubiquitous computing and RFID technology threaten the livelihood of any populace of any society, including the United States- especially in regards to the ability of potentially needed future dissidence. The future is upon us and ubiquitous computing has already become a part of domestic life. Songdo City, “U-City”, through international perspectives of governance and business, stands as an esteemed manifestation of what society can become with the integration of ubiquitous computing into public life. The threats and possible efficient application of this technology must be properly evaluated.

 

(oral presentation 2:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

 

Potential Periods for Fermat Numbers

Erin L. Parks, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Harris Kwong, Mathematical Sciences

 

Named for the famous mathematician, Fermat numbers are of the form, and were originally all thought to be prime.  In 1732, Euler proved that this conjecture fails when n=5.    However, it remains an open question whether there are infinitely many Fermat numbers that are also prime number.  In fact, no one has found any prime Fermat numbers after the fifth.  While studying the Fermat numbers in a history of mathematics course, I noticed that for, the ones digit is always 7.  Through investigation of this fact, additional periods were discovered within the successive digits, and the question was posed, is there a general form for determining a certain place value for a particular Fermat number.  Potentially, with future help from computer programming, the pattern the digits exhibit may help to find, if not the next prime, the next Fermat number.

 

(oral presentation 5:20 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Biology and A Public Health Experience

Jessica Pawlowski, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

There are numerous aspects to public health. One key aspect is the education of the public in regards to the rabies virus. My public health project at the Chautauqua County Health Department was to design some advertisements to make the public more aware of the need to vaccinate their pets, as well as the dangers to humans of helping orphaned wild animals. Rabies prevention is costing the Chautauqua County Health Department thousands of dollars yearly. As a biology major the connection to public health is relevant because the virus affects humans and animals neurologically. The advertisements about rabies awareness will be targeted to the areas that are affected the most in hope that the negative impact of the rabies virus will decrease as the public becomes better educated about rabies in wild and domestic animals.

 

(poster presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Does the Little Brown Bat, Myotis lucifugus, Use Chemical Cues to Discriminate Between Individuals from Near and Far Roosting Sites?

Jessica Pawlowski, Erica Stephens, Biology

Mentor: Dr. Karry Kazial, Biology

 

The purpose of the study was to determine whether little brown bats use chemical cues to discriminate between individuals from a roost site near to their own and a far roost site. A total of 18 bats were captured from SUNY Fredonia and Chautauqua Institution. The bats were tested in a y-maze apparatus using scents from an individual from a far roost site and an individual from a near roost site. The scents were obtained from the chin, cheek and genital regions of the bats and placed in the arms of the y-maze. The scents from a near roost site were placed in the right for half of the trials. The bats were placed in the maze for 3 minutes and time spent in each arm was recorded. The experiment showed a trend that the bats prefer to be near the scent from the near roost site individual.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Bomba Drumming

Chad Petroff, Spanish

Mentor: Dr. Vivian Garcia, International Studies

 

My name is Chad Petroff and I recently went to Puerto Rico for a J-term study abroad program. We attended an authentic Bomba drumming and dancing class. This group travels and performs and teaches this authentic class all around the world, and I was wondering if it would be possible to somehow get them to perform and hold their class here at SUNY Fredonia for the Expo. I have contacted Latinos Unidos and ask them for help on bringing them in and have contacted Rafael Maya the lead instructor of the group. Depending on whether or not that the group can perform at this expo will determine whether or not they will bring him in. Here's a link for more information on them http://www.bombapr.com/Site/Bombapr.html

 

Cultural Justifications for the Emergence of Dominate Subordinate Groups

Jillian Pettis, Meghan Jadwin, Samantha Smith, Brian Meyer, History

Mentor: Dr. Mary Beth  Sievens, History

 

Our poster will examine the justifications dominant groups use to keep other groups subordinate. Dominant groups use many different types of justifications to keep other groups subordinate. We commonly hear of racial justifications for the subordination of certain groups in different societies. However, we plan to analyze cultural justifications. Our poster will analyze Nazi’s justification for the subordination of Jews; the subordinate position of women in post- World War II United States, Apartheid in South Africa, and the struggles between Hutus and Tutsis in Rwanda. Finally, the poster will address justifications for Native American removal policies in the Jacksonian Era.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

                 

The Chautauqua County Health Department: Connecting Speech and Language Pathology to Public Health

Jaime Pietras, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

The Chautauqua County Health Department serves a community of residents, fulfilling needs that range from environmental concerns to education.  During my shadowing experience with this agency, I helped create promotional materials such as door hangers and informational health packets for the Primary Lead Prevention Program.  This program was developed to remove lead based paint hazards from housing units located in Jamestown.  In order to create promotional materials for the program, I had to conduct research about the dangers of lead.  One dangerous side effect is behavioral and learning disabilities in children. By completing this shadowing experience I was able to see how public health issues such as lead poisoning can also be concerns of a speech and language pathologist as well.  Public Health works to prevent health problems in the community while speech and language pathologists work to correct health problems that were not able to be prevented.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 Study Abroad to Puerto Rico - Puerto Rican Art

Caitlin Piper, Modern Languages

Mentor: Dr. Vivian Garcia, International Studies

 

After studying abroad at the University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras during j-term, I had the opportunity to observe, explore, and research Puerto Rican art.  I wanted to bring back information and visuals of these artists, styles, and works to SUNY Fredonia.  Because Puerto Rican art is something that many people are unfamiliar with, I think it is important to recognize this art and educate others on this beautifully part of Puerto Rican culture.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Nightmare Job

Brandon Prinzi, Visual Arts and New Media

Mentor: Dr. Jill Johnston-Price, Visual Arts and New Media

 

A short story board based on a short story. the story board is about a young man whom finds a job at a science lab which is filled with creepy scientists, he soon discovers they are possessed by an evil presence. the work is mounted on foam core in sequential order. there will also be a short 3 page auto biographical comic book on display.

 

(presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

The Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment; A Public Health Experience

Lynne Puccia, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

 

The field of Public Health contains numerous aspects and components. Specifically, a key aspect is the availability and access to health services within a community. My experience working with the Chautauqua County Department of Health was with the Community Health Assessment (CHA). A CHA is a document that contains an analysis of health problems that exist in a community. This year, the NYS Department of Health instructed health departments and hospitals to collaborate and to incorporate public participation, using focus groups, to gather data on the health care needs and issues of the community. These issues will be used to identify the main health care needs throughout the community. As a Biology major and prospective Pharmacy student, I was able to see the necessity of health care throughout the community. In my future, I will be able to relate community health needs to specific populations who may need different types of medications.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

Puerto Rican Group Leader

Jill Ranieri, International Education

Mentor: Dr. Vivian Garcia, International Education

I will have a photo essay based on the trip to Puerto Rico that takes place during J-term.

(poster presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The Effects of social, political, and economical changes in the 20th Century on Dance

Thomas Raynor, Christina Tucker, Jessica Cumbo, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Ms. Samantha Kenney, Theatre and Dance

 

We intend to present research on the juxtaposition of social and performance dance throughout the 20th Century as it was affected by the socioeconomic and political status of the United States, primarily focusing on New York State.  There are three of us working on the project and we intend to split the decade into three sections, 1920-1949, 1950-1975, and 1976-2000.  Each section will have its own individual poster to best express the vast amount of information covered within each time period.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

The Effect of Garlic Mustard on Forest Soils & Understory Species in Western New York

Marie Redlecki, Jessica Wooten, Chengwei Sun, Biology

Mentor: Dr. Jonathan Titus, Biology

 

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), a non-native that establishes monospecific stands in forest understories, is a threat to forests throughout the region.  Garlic Mustard may be a successful invader of forest understories by inhibiting mutualistic interactions between native plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.  In early 2007, 36 1-m2 plots were established in a deciduous forest with three treatments.  These treatments were as follows: areas of high garlic mustard density, areas with garlic mustard removed each season, and areas with no garlic mustard.  The biomass of removed garlic mustard was measured, species response to garlic mustard removal was assessed, and % mycorrhizal inoculum potential (MIP) measured.  The amount of removed garlic mustard biomass decreased from 2007–2008.  No significant richness differences have been detected.  Plots with high garlic mustard density had lower MIP, indicating that garlic mustard may be inhibiting this critical mutualist.  Removal and monitoring will continue for three more years.

 

(poster presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Classroom Behavior

Maura Reinertsen, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Guy Boysen, Psychology

 

The focus of this study is to gain a better understanding of how undergraduate students perceive situations of bias that occur in college classrooms. The study will examine what students deem the most appropriate way for a professor to handle situations of bias. To obtain this information college students complete an anonymous survey containing a hypothetical classroom scenario in which a situation of bias arises. In the scenario, the bias is expressed publicly or privately with the target of bias being present or absent.  The results of the data could potentially provide tools to enable professors to better handle situations of bias in the classroom environment.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Stock Trak Financial Project

Pat Rossi, Business Administration

Mentor: Dr. Tai Yi, Business Administration

 

The main idea behind this project is to evaluate current trends in the economy, specifically in investing practices.  For this project I have made an account with stocktrak.com and was given $500,000 to create my own portfolio to make investments in all sorts of options.  This includes investments in stocks, bonds, futures, mutual funds, and any other sort of financial investment.  Each week I followed guidelines provided by my professor to invest a certain amount in any sort of securities traded in the markets, along with the set up guidelines I also invested in five additional transactions each week.  After each week I provided written reports to see how my portfolio has reacted to my investment strategy.  With this project I have gained skills required to create a portfolio and learned different investment strategies to try and increase my portfolio's worth to the most it can be.

 

(computer presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

The Unintended Consequences of Testing: How do ELLs feel about being tested in a language they don't know yet?

Rachel Rossi, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

It is now required by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to test all children, even those who have just begun to learn English as their second language. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feelings that English Language Learners (ELLs) have about taking a test in a language they are not yet proficient in. Samuel Messick’s Unified view of validity (1989) was used as a framework for this study; in particular the need to validate the social consequences of interpreting tests scores. Drawings from 48 students were analyzed to investigate how ELLs feel about the standardized tests in English. The sample consisted of elementary students who are either ELL or Fluent English Proficient (FEP) from an inner city elementary school in Mesa, Arizona. Conclusions will be discussed at the presentation.

 

(group oral presentation 2:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.)

 

Aristotle Project - School #7 Pilot Program

Lauren Rothrock, Chelsea Ringen, Curriculum and Instruction

Mentor: Dr. Jean Michielli-Pendl, Curriculum and Instruction

 

Taking First Year Teacher Candidates to High Need Schools: Facing Instructional Realities from the Beginning of Teacher Preparation

When many veteran educators entered their teacher preparation programs, they did not have an opportunity to work directly with children and youth until their final semesters; typically during their student teaching experiences. This proved problematic for aspiring teachers and pupils alike. Many prospective teachers discovered, for example, that they were not very good at their craft or that they did not particularly like teaching. Students, on the other hand, received instruction from emerging professionals who were actually teaching someone for the first time. Contemporary teacher preparation programs, however, have recognized the importance of early, frequent, and high quality teaching opportunities for all teachers. The Childhood Education program at SUNY Fredonia, for example, has required a minimum of five highly structured field experiences for teacher candidates prior to graduation since the mid-1990s. Moreover, these experiences have typically occurred in diverse, high need educational settings and have required candidates to teach formal lessons, pre- and post-assess pupil performance, and to demonstrate their instructional impact through formal data presentations for the entire class, selected subgroups (e.g., students with special needs), as well as individual pupils. This presentation will describe how the Childhood Education program at SUNY Fredonia has taken the next logical step in teacher preparation; that is, moving the first formal teaching experience from the safe confines of the college campus to a small, urban elementary school with a diverse student population. What better way to learn how schools operate and how to teach than to be there from the first day of candidates’ formal preparation program? More specifically, this presentation will:

 

1. Describe a cohort of beginning teacher candidates, the diverse group of children that they taught over the past semesters, and the logistics associated with moving a class “on site”,

2. Discuss the many instructional roles and responsibilities that candidates played in this small, urban high need school (e.g., participating in Opening Day activities, greeting parents and guardians who spoke both English and Spanish, and creating positive and supportive learning environments), and

3. Present data on candidates’ impact on student learning through an analysis of their Teaching Learning Projects.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Exams and Their Language: Does it Make a Difference?

Raquel Ruch, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Keary Howard, Mathematical Sciences

 

This paper contains five main sections. These include Literature Review, Experimental Design and Data Collection, Methods of Data Analysis, Results, and Implications for Teaching. The literature review is a collection of research that pertains to the classification of English Language Learners (ELL), the teaching of ELLs, and how to assess ELLs.  The experimental design and data collection includes a description of the subjects and specific details of the layout of the experiment including descriptions of how the experiment will be conducted. This section also discusses the means by which data will be collected during the experiment. The section on the method of data analysis discusses the techniques that will be used to analyze the data and reason for using these particular techniques. The results section will explain the results from the data that will be collected and from the student survey. The final section will explore some implications for teaching that result from this study. The study hypothesized that students who are at the beginning level of language acquisition, specifically native language speakers of Spanish, will score higher on math exams, modeled after the Integrated Algebra Regents exam, when they have access to exams in both English and Spanish, rather than having only one exam in one language (either English or Spanish).

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Effect of Voice Therapy on Acoustic Vocal Parameters in Transsexual Patients

Emily Russell, Communication Disorders and Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Bridget Russell, Communication Disorders and Sciences

 

The purpose of this study is to examine how voice therapy may change the acoustic characteristic of voice in transsexual patients.  The subjects’ acoustic parameters of voice will be tested before, during and post therapy to determine changes in fundamental frequency, speaking and dynamic frequency range, prosody, and overall perception of gender.  The voices will them be played for listeners unfamiliar with the speakers, and judged on gender.

 

(poster presentation 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

 

To Kill a Mockingbird: Transforming American History

Brooke Salvatore, English; Laura Curcio, Childhood Ed, English; Jillian Herlan, Childhood Ed, English; Shawna Hess, Childhood Ed, English; Brittany Konwiczka, Liberal Arts, Shannon McLoud, English, Shannon O’Mealia, Childhood Ed, English; Meagan Zumbo, Childhood Ed, English;

Mentor: Dr. Emily VanDette, English

 

This project is a result of collaborative research into historical context related to the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.  Our exhibits were distributed to local high schools to be displayed as part of The Big Read, a NEA funded initiative to engage communities in reading.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Analysis of Population Viscosity in Potadromous Smallmouth Bass Spawning Stocks in the Eastern Basin of Lake Erie

Nicholas Sard, Biology

Mentor: Dr. Timothy Strakosh, Biology

 

Efforts to reveal the fine scale genetic structure of any sport fish is beneficial for the fishery because it provides managers with valuable knowledge that could potentially affect current or future regulations. In an attempt to broaden the base of knowledge about the genetic composition of Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) in Lake Erie we analyzed population viscosity in potadromous smallmouth bass stocks in the Eastern Basin. We hypothesize that genetic differentiation will increase with geographic distance. We sampled Eighteen Mile Creek (n=26), Canadaway Creek (n=30), and Chautauqua Creek (n=30) for our study. After purification of their genomic DNA we used eight microsatellite loci to assess genetic variation between the sampling sites. Preliminary results suggest that there is some migration between populations and thus Fst measurements were small. The genetic data gathered will be contributed to an existing smallmouth bass genetic database to further advance our understanding of smallmouth bass population dynamics.

 

(oral presentation 12:20 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.)

 

Literature in the Content Areas:  Learning Math and Science with Junie B. Jones and Diary of a Worm

Albert Schaffer, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Cindy Bird, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

Good literature is more than a story; it is also a source for relevant and motivational content application across curriculum.  Examples, discussions, and handouts show participants how to view literature from a new angle.  The objectives are to help teachers view literature (story books) as a resource for teaching content in the content areas by providing them with examples and assisting teachers to create their own literature-based activities.  The methods to present the content are oral reading of multiple examples, group discussion, and collaborative planning to create activities using provided worksheets.  Highlights of the content are orally reading from books then having teachers engage in creative thinking about how those passages can be used in a math or science lesson.  Also, teachers are provided with several handouts with examples they can use for their own lesson planning.          

 

(oral presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m.)

 

Effectiveness of Bulletin Boards

Daniel Schantz, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Guy Boysen, Psychology

 

Bulletin boards are used in residence halls by college staff to display information but often the boards are not read by the residents. A baseline survey determining the average amount of time and how often college students spend looking at residence hall bulletin boards was administered to determine how effective the boards are in providing information for residents. Another study was conducted to determine how effective flyers on the bulletin boards would be compared to other locations they can be displayed. The other locations include community bathroom mirrors, common area rooms, and hallways that have empty wall space (no bulletin board). The study will help determine effective means of advertisement using a flyer method and where specifically the flyer will most often be read. This will aid in the dispersing of both high priority and low priority information based on location rather than flyer content.

 

(poster presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Mathematics Lessons with Potential from Mathematics Teachers with Potential

Steven Bernstein, Michelle Dynarski, Connie Hadley, Val Kisiel, Marisa Mazany, Rachel Olson, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Keary Howard, Mathematical Sciences

 

From fractions to calculus and plenty in between plan to view highlights of award-winning lesson plans in middle and secondary mathematics classrooms.  Creativity and innovation are featured in these lessons presented by senior Fredonia student teachers.  The lesson plans were selected for presentation at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS) state-wide conference in Rye, NY.

 

(poster presentation 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

 

Software Engineering Project

Robert Shanon, Elysebeth Simmang, Christopher Becker, Computer and Information Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Reneta Barneva, Computer and Information Sciences

 

Our project is a conceptual design of a potential educational website. In this website we strive to help children at the middle school level of education learn Mathematics, English and Geography in an interactive and fun way. In each of our "Worlds" we have information that we present to the students using the website, then quiz them on what they learned/read. At the end of each section we created a relevant and challenging game for them to play.

 

(computer presentation 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

 

The Synthesis and Analysis of PCDEs

Scott Simpson, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Mike Milligan, Chemistry

 

Polychlorinated diphenyl ethers (PCDEs) are hazardous compounds that are known pollutants in the environment.  PCDEs have been found in several environmental samples that include fish tissue, sediment, wildlife, and human tissue samples.  The Great Lakes Fish Experiment also monitors PCDEs, along with PCBs, and other hazardous compounds.  PCDEs that are found in the environment have a few known sources: chlorophenol production, in the chlorination of phenoxyacetic acids, and from municipal waste incinerator emissions.  PCDEs have also been suspected of being produced in the environment by reactions of formic acid with oxidizing agents (such as bleach).  Several PCDEs have been synthesized, and characterized by GC/MS.  By comparing the retention times of the prepared PCDEs to PCDEs produced in a reaction between formic acid and bleach using GC/MS, these new and emerging chemicals of concern can be identified in the environment.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Collider Signatures of the Lorentz-Conserving Noncommutative Standard Model

Scott Simpson, Physics

Mentor: Dr. Justin Conroy, Physics

 

The effect of the Lorentz conserving non-commutative standard model (LCNCSM) is studied in terms of collision cross sections that get modified from the standard model predictions. The matrix parameter θµν, which behaves as a real and constant Lorentz tensor in the usual noncommutative standard model, behaves not as a constant but as an operator that transforms as a Lorentz tensor in the LCNCSM.  New bounds will be obtained on the possible energy scale of noncommutativity based on prior experimental data.  In addition, predictions for possible detection of this model at future collider experiments will be made.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Ion Chromatoraphy

Louis Solomon, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Mike Milligan, Chemistry

 

In this research experiment, water samples were obtained from Lake Erie.  The water samples obtained from Lake Erie were dated and the weather condition on those days were recorded.  The samples were analyzed using an Ion Chromatoraphy Instrument for these cations: NH4+,Li+,Na+,Mg2+, and Ca2+. The data collected from "nice" weather conditions were compared to the data from "bad" weather conditions.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Approaches to Solving Computer Science Problems

Joseph Spina, Computer and Information Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Reneta Barneva, Computer and Information Sciences

 

There are several conferences and programming competitions in which students from the Department of Computer Information Sciences at SUNY Fredonia regularly participate. The main two are the Northeast Regional Competition of the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest and the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges - Northeastern Region (CCSCNE) Competition.
We are presenting the problems we were challenged by during said events as well as the code of the solutions. The problems generally test skills acquired in classes such as Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science, Data Structures as well as Analysis and Design of Algorithms. Although recommended these classes are not a requisite for attending the contests: any student with some knowledge of C++ or Java and analytic skills is eligible to attend these programming competitions and conferences. The purpose of our presentation is to give a flavor of the problems posed there and to encourage more students to attend.

 

(computer presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

 

The Progression of the Apache Dance

Jessica St. George, Jacqueline Rosenthal, Danielle Pelcher, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Ms. Samantha Kenney, Theatre and Dance

 

We will be performing research on the origins of the Apache Dance and how it has influenced performing arts through the century until present day. The Apache Dance is an aggressive duet involving athletic partnering and acrobatics with roots in France.  For our presentation we will be discussing our research, highlighting it with a choreographed performance. Additionally, we will utilize video clips to demonstrate other influences and interpretations of the Apache, for example, the acrobatic work of Cirque du Soleil.

 

(presentation 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise)

Katherine Stickel, Business Administration

Mentor: Dr. Joseph Izzo, Economics

 

SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) is a group that undergoes projects that will do the most good for the most amount of people.  SUNY Fredonia's 2009 SIFE team will be presenting 9 SIFE projects.  One of the projects was a weekly radio show that provided information about debt management, use of credit, insurance coverage, etc.  Another project was a fundraising initiative that raised and sent $600 to a foundation in Ecuador for children.  A different project gathered hundreds of signatures for a petition to stop our nation's irresponsible spending.  Another project addressed the current trend of identity theft and spoke about ways to protect oneself from this crime at a local church in Fredonia.  Finally, a project was done that helped inmates at the county jail learn to write resumes, cover letters, and conduct themselves appropriately in interviews after their release.

 

(oral presentation 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

 

Investing Your Money: What every investor should know

Patrick Street, Andrea Devon, Finance

Mentor: Dr. Tai Yi, Finance

 

Over the past month my Portfolio Management class has particapated in the Stocktrack stock market project. Stocktrak is a website that allows students to invest fake money into the stock market. The project has taught us how to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures, options, and ETFs. However, choosing which securities to invest in has been my decision. My project will show the results of the securities I chose and why I chose them. The stock market and financial system are currently in disarray due to the recession. I hope my project will inform students and faculty that do not have a background in finance the basics of the stock market and the basics of investing. I'm also an Economics major so I will incorporate the recession into my project. I will give students/faculty an answer to the question that many do not understand; how our economy got into this mess? In summation, my project will present my results from the Stocktrak project, basic investing principles, and give light to the cause of current economic woes.

 

(computer presentation 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Climate Conditions and Water Levels for the 2009 Water Year in Chautauqua County, New York

Sarah Stryker, Geosciences

Mentor: Dr. Mike Wilson, Geosciences

 

The water year, commonly used by North American hydrologists, begins October 1 and ends September 30.  Climate and water level data were collected monthly and analyzed to yield an accurate description of the hydrologic condition of the area.  For the beginning of the 2009 Water Year, Fredonia had 20.05 inches of precipitation which was higher than the 2008 Water Year.  Jamestown had 16.66 inches of precipitation which was lower than 2008.  Jamestown’s accumulated departure has continued to decrease since 2001 while Fredonia’s accumulated departure has remained relatively consistent since 2002.  Fredonia temperatures during 2001-2008 are similar to the previous 30-year normals. Jamestown temperatures deviate significantly (warmer in the spring and colder in the autumn).  It is possible the Jamestown temperature record may be influenced due to a change in station location midway through data collection.  Surface and groundwater levels vary seasonally and continued to vary from October through February.

 

(poster presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Date Compression Using Permutation Codes

Eteri Svanidze, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Meral Arnavut, Mathematical Sciences

 

Data storage is one of the most concerning issues nowadays with an increasing dependence on real-time data accessibility and availability; it is necessary to minimize occupied volume. Data compression is used to compress documents, data and images so that the amount of time necessary for transmitting the data is smaller. A possible way to compress given data is to use permutation codes. In this work, some characteristics and properties of permutation codes are investigated. In particular, we study perfect codes since they yield an optimum data compression when permutation codes are used.

 

(poster presentation 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

 

One if by Land, Two if by Cell

Eteri Svanidze, Nicole Bishop, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Lan Cheng, Mathematical Sciences

 

As the world's limited resources start to dwindle, it is important to reduce energy consumption by as much as possible. Electricity use in the past, present and future ought to be considered. In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the number of people using cell phones, as opposed to landline phones.  Motivated by a problem given at the 2009 Mathematics Modeling Competition, we examined the trade-offs between these two communications methods in terms of energy consumption and found that landline phones use more energy than cell phones. We also established an optimal method of supplying phone service in the U.S. and analyzed different scenarios for possible energy consumption.

 

(oral presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.)

 

Data acquisition and automation using Labview

Eteri Svanidze, Physics

Mentor: Dr. Erica Snow, Physics

 

In order to simplify conducting the laboratory experiment, we can apply a program which will collect the data for us. The program which will be used for this purpose is called Lab View. It offers variety of functions which can be used for common tasks such as data accumulation and analysis, control design, simulation or RF design. This program is designed to be used by both programmers and those who have no experience with programming. The motion of the stage should be controlled by computer using the program written in Labview. This program will rotate the stage, collect the data, then rotate the stage again and collect the data again. It should record all values, plot them and store them in a separately specified file. This will make the process of taking data more precise and effective.

 

(poster presentation 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

 

SUNY Fredonia Televised recreational event calendar

Misato Takaoka, Hugh Yamada, Shinji Matsuyama, Computer and Information Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Anatole Ruslanov, Computer and Information Sciences

 

Although SUNY Fredonia televised system is all around campus, most of students do not use it. We want to recreate the system in more informative way. According to our surveys which asked 100 students how they think for the current TY system, they say that the TV is busy, not noticeable and not informative. Therefore, we are here to recreate a simple, noticeable and informative SUNY Fredonia televised system.

 

(oral presentation 3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.)

 

A Curriculum Project Emphasizing Strategies to increase Motivation among Japanese students learning English as their foreign language (EFL)

Tomoyo Tanigawa, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

Motivation is an important factor in second language acquisition and especially important for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL). The purpose of this curriculum project is to create motivating lesson plans using Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) for fifth and sixth grade students who are learning English in Japan. SIOP is a popular instruction model used around the United States with English Language Learners (ELLs). While SIOP includes eight components, this curriculum will specifically apply three of them to improve students’ motivation: building background, interaction, and practice application. This curriculum will also be aligned with standards set forth by the Japanese Ministry of Education. Sample lesson plans will be shared during the presentation.

 

(group oral presentation 2:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.)

 

History of Music in Puerto Rico

Kristin Tischer, Spanish

Mentor: Dr. Vivian Garcia, International Studies

 

After studying abroad in Puerto Rico for two weeks over J-Term 2009, I have learned a lot and done research about the history of music in Puerto Rico. I have learned a lot about their culture and the people who live there. While in Puerto Rico, we took many classes about different parts of Puerto Rican's culture, history, and geography. The one that stood out the most to me was learning about the music because it was entertaining and we were able to interact with the instructors to learn some dances. We also had the chance to play different types of drums and other instruments. My proposal is to create a poster about the different types of music that have become popular over time, the instruments that are very important to these different styles, and pictures of our group learning about all of this.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Lighting Networks 101.101.101.101

Joseph Tolle, Theatre and Dance

Mentor: Mr. Todd Proffitt, Theatre and Dance

 

The entertainment industry requires advanced technology in order to create and shape  the elaborate effects and worlds that can be seen on a stage, or in film and television. Lighting Networks 101.101.101.101 is an example of this system and its various components, how they work and how they can be used in the process of lighting a theatrical production.

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

Analysis of PCDD/Fs and WHO Coplanar PCBs in Great Lakes Fish

Lori Ana Valentin, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Mike Milligan, Chemistry

 

As part of the Great Lakes Fish Monitoring Program, we are analyzing whole fish composites and fish fillets collected at different sites from all five of the Great Lakes for a suite of contaminants such as Hg, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides, PBDEs, and PCDD/Fs.  In this contribution, we will report on fish concentrations of PCDD/F homologues, 2,3,7,8-PCDD/F substituted congeners, twelve coplanar PCBs designated by the World Health Organization (WHO), and polychlorinated diphenyl ethers (PCDEs).  In addition, we will compare TCDD-TBQs contributions from PCDD/F and coplanar PCBs.  Five gram fish homogenates are extracted using Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE), followed by preliminary clean-up using automated gel permeation chromatography.  After multi-layer silica column clean-up, PCDD/Fs and coplanar PCBs are isolated using dual-layer carbon column fractionation.  The final extracts are then analyzed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.

 

(oral presentation 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.)

 

Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy: Colombia

Sarah Vann, Political Science/International Studies

Mentor: Dr. Ivani Vassoler-Froelich, Political Science

 

Respect for human rights has long been an important value for Americans and has been an important tenet of U.S. foreign policy. Since the Carter Administration human rights principles have been formally incorporated into U.S. foreign policy in statements, treaties and legislation. My paper discusses the history and general principles of human rights legislation in U.S. foreign policy as well as examining the specific example of human rights vetting procedures in foreign aid to Colombia for the War on Drugs and the War on Terror.

 

(computer presentation 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Tattoos: Art or Disaster

Alexis Vega, Political Science

Mentor: Dr. Olga Bogatrenko, Political Sciences

 

In my research methods class this semester I have decided to answer the following question: "Why do people get tattoos?" Now, I understand this is not a standard research question for political science majors, but I wanted to research a question that had meaning to me and also something I am interested in. I myself have two tattoos, and many of my friends have them as well. I have always wanted to know from a sociology stand point why people get tattoos. Is it for rebellious reasons, to belong to a group, or is it really just about self expression? These are the theories that I have come up with: I will be interviewing faculty, staff, students, and others who have tattoos to see if there are any common reasons why they all decided to get tattoos. I also want to know when they received their tattoos. Was it later in life, or when they were younger, and does age play a role in their reasons for getting the tattoo? Finally, I feel that this is a good social question that should be looked into. More and more people today are getting tattoos, and there should not be a negative stigma toward them for this personal choice. So if more people learn about why others get tattoos it will open peoples' minds to tattooing.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Mathematics and Twelve-Tone Music

Heather Walling, Mathematical Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Julia Wilson, Mathematical Sciences

 

Twelve-tone music is a type of atonal music where a composer starts with a twelve-pitch row of notes and applies transformations to obtain different pitch rows. These transformations are transposition, inversion, and retrograde. Given a twelve-tone sequence of distinct pitches and using only the three transformations, how many different tone rows can be made? One might think there are a multitude of pitch rows that can be obtained by applying these transformations. However, by describing all pitches with integers modulo 12 and through the use of a matrix, it can be shown that there are, in fact, only up to forty-seven other possible pitch rows that are determined by the initial pitch row.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Reflections from the Belize Service Learning Project-January 2009

April Walters, Andraya Fazio, Emily Vedric, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

Three SUNY Fredonia education students will present an overview of the Belize Service Learning Project that took place during J-Term 2009 in Belize, Central America. Their presentation will highlight preparation, implementation, and reflection on the overall cultural experience. Two faculty members and sixteen students prepared educational supplies and travelled to Belize City, Belize to teach in a primary school. While there, all SUNY Fredonia students implemented lessons based on a Dr. Seuss theme for six days at St. John’s Anglican School. The language of instruction in Belizean classrooms is English; however, most students speak Creole as their primary language. Presenters will elaborate on these cross-cultural experiences.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

An Investigation into the Relationship between High Quality Play and New York State (NYS) Academic Standards in Mathematics and Language Arts

Jessica Wamback, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

This is an action research study comparing the quality of play of kindergarten students to academic performance in mathematics and language arts. The research question was,  What is the relationship between level of quality of play and performance in mathematics and language arts according to the kindergarten New York State Standards(NYS)?  An Academic Performance Checklist was used to assess if the students met English Language Arts (ELA) Standards 1 and 2, as well as Mathematics standards 1 and 3. The Smilansky scale (1990) was used to measure the quality of play. Specific results will be shared at the presentation.  The conclusions show that many indicators of mastery of the NYS standards can be observed through play, and standards that cannot be observed through play are not developmentally appropriate standards for kindergarten students. It is recommended that educators assess children through play to provide and authentic and developmentally appropriate assessment practice.

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(group oral presentation 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.)

 

Make Believe

Lynsey Watkins, Visual Arts and New Media

Mentor: Jill Johnston-Price, Visual Arts and New Media

 

I would like to show my illustration project from the current semester. The assignment was to create a detailed storyboard with a unique interpretation of an assigned narrative.  I used reference photos and thumb nails to begin the project and did final drawings in Photoshop. I chose to illustrate The Moon Story from a Childs perspective.  In each panel the children act out the story using their toys and playing make believe. Images are now printed out and set on a black background to add contrast.

 

(presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Mind Map

Danielle Wendt, Sociology

Mentor: Dr. Linda Dorsten, Sociology

The Chautauqua County Public Health Department serves a community of residents, fulfilling needs that range from environmental concerns to health education. For my Seminar in Public Health course, I spent several weeks working with the Senior Planner at the Health Department. My time was spent focusing on public awareness of the Lead Prevention Program. This program addresses the Jamestown area in an effort to prevent lead poisoning in young children. While the County Health Department emphasizes public health, it is an organization that benefits from an interdisciplinary team. As a social work major, I applied theories and concepts to understand how the department functions and develops programs to better the community. The concepts I was able to apply included cultural sensitivity and the idea of beginning where the client is. I was able to interact with social service agencies and create information relevant to specific populations.Public health is a multi-faceted field that requires a breadth of knowledge to design and carry out programs that will be most effective to the groups in need.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Dye-encapsulation and characterization of well-ordered poly(methyl methacrylate) photonic crystals formed on high density organic liquid substrates

Jeremy Wignall, Chemistry

Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Campo, Chemistry

 

Monodisperse Poly(methyl methacrylate) [PMMA] beads were synthesized by a modified emulsion polymerization technique. Various fluorescent dyes were incorporated into the polymer emulsion prior to and post-polymerization in order to determine the photonic effect of the encapsulated dyes. The synthesized PMMA beads were then deposited on the surface of high-density organic liquids and solid substrates in order to characterize the crystals formed on their surfaces through SEM imaging and UV/VIS spectrophotometry. It was found that the crystals formed on the surface of high density organic liquids had more tightly packed and monolayer structures than those formed on the surface of solid substrates, and that the photonic properties of the crystal obtained were highly dependent on the structure of the crystal itself as well as the dye incorporated into the polymer beads.

 

(poster presentation 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

 

Spanish Presence in South America and the Development of Colombian Culture from the 16th to 19th Centuries

Shana E. Williams, Lawrence Abt, Andrew Miller, Thomas Tiballi, History

Mentor: Dr. Mary Beth  Sievens, History

 

The topic our group will present for the OSCAR is on the Spanish Conquest in Colombia and how it affected the formation of cultural identity in the country between the 16th and 19th centuries. During this time in history, the Spanish conquered many regions in the New World. Our poster presentation will focus on the Spanish presence in South America. Colombia was once a part of a Spanish controlled region called Gran Colombia, which was originally named New Granada. It finally gained independence and became its own nation in 1819. We will examine five topics to provide evidence of how the Spanish conquest helped shape a Colombian identity: Religion, Exchange, Rhetoric, Geography, and Politics.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

Classroom Behaviors

Clara Wright, Elise Daigler, Psychology

Mentor: Dr. Guy Boysen, Psychology

 

Racial bias is still evident in many realms of life, including academics.  Expression of bias in the classroom through stereotypes or derogatory remarks may affect how students function or perform. This experiment aimed to determine the perceptions of bias within a classroom setting, including perception of the biased student and reactions to professors’ response to the bias. Participants read a brief hypothetical scenario in which a student made either a strong or weak biased remark, and the professor responded in one of three ways. They then answered questions on a survey indicating their reactions to the biased remark and the professor’s reaction. The analysis of data was guided by two general research questions. First, will the professor’s response affect students’ emotional reaction, their perception of the professor, or their classroom behaviors? Secondly, will the students’ sex affect their emotional reaction, their perception of the professor, or their classroom behaviors?

 

(poster presentation 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

 

SUNY model European Union

Kevin Wysocki, Political Science

Mentor: Mr. Ray Rushboldt, Political Science

 

The presentation will explain and discuss the simulation of the Model European Union to be held at New Paltz in April.  WE will explain the simulation and the issues covered at the conference.

 

(poster presentation 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

 

A Curriculum Project Addressing Language Anxiety

Fan Xiao, Language, Learning, and Leadership

Mentor: Dr. Kate Mahoney, Language, Learning, and Leadership

 

The issue of language anxiety has been among the central concerns of second language educators for a long time. There has been a great amount of empirical evidence revealing the negative and detrimental effects on second language learning. Language anxiety is “the feeling of tension and apprehension specifically associated with second language contexts, including speaking, listening, and learning” (MacIntyre &Gardner, 1994, p. 284). There are different approaches to categorizing language anxiety. For example, types of language anxiety include facilitating and debilitating anxiety, state anxiety and trait anxiety, and social anxiety and anxiety at the cognitive level. The causes of language anxiety are rather complex, ranging from cognitive, affective, language, procedural, and socio-cultural factors. To combat language anxiety, it is advisable to create a student-oriented and anxiety-free learning environment for anxious students as opposed to the traditional teacher-centered classroom procedure. The purpose of this curriculum project is to develop a teaching unit specifically designed to reduce language anxiety. Examples from the unit will be shared during the presentation.

 

(group oral presentation 2:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.)

 

Social Consequences of Technology

Jessica Yerico, Melissa Mankowski, John Gradel, Danielle Hall, History

Mentor: Dr. Mary Beth Sievens, History

 

Our groups main thematic question is what are the intended and unintended social consequences of technological innovations. Technology is invented for a particular purpose to meet an intended goal. However, along with the intended goal there also come unintended consequences. The unintended consequences frequently influence the quality of people's lives, both positively and negatively. What were the inventors' intentions for their technologies and why did inventors believe technologies were needed? What social changes did these technologies create? What are the positive and negative effects of these inventions on society? We will explore the inventors' intentions for and unintended social consequences of gunpower, the printing press, the cotton gin, and the atomic bomb. We will address all of these questions in poster format and present the poster in the exhibition.

 

(poster presentation 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

 

Computer Science as a Career

Andrew Yolevich, Computer and Information Sciences

Mentor: Dr. Anatole Ruslanov, Computer and Information Sciences

 

Almost every aspect of modern life is now tied to computing in some way. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ever increasing reliance on computers and computing technologies will ensure continued job growth in computing-related professions for years to come. Computing professionals are paid well and report high satisfaction with their jobs. Knowing this, why aren’t more students pursuing computer science degrees?

           

Compared to other majors at schools such as SUNY Fredonia, computing departments are among the smallest. Is this due to the lack of interest from students, or their lack of awareness of the subject? In order to answer this question, we study college students. We have developed a survey that is intended to expose the reasons why students tend to not pursue such a secure and lucrative career in computing.

 

(poster presentation 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

 

Illuminated Poetry: Crafting Visual Poems

Jillian Ziemianski, Jenny Jade Albert, Robert R. Frisk, Asha Glorioso, Alex Gripe,  Elizabeth Holtan, Jacob Houck Hare, Alexandra Lugo, Stephanie McCraw, Michael Morris, English

Mentor: Ms. Aimee Nezhukumatathil, English

 

The students of ENGL 460, Advanced Poetry Writing will display and informally talk about the presentation and craft of visual poetry. The poems presented will be a combination of the students' own original work and a selection of contemporary poems we have studied during the semester. Each visual  poem was "written" with a writing instrument (and often ink!) of their own making to further highlight the process of re-visualizing poems in new and surprising ways.

 

(poster presentation 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

 

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