2016 FOSA Program - Rockhurst University

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2016
Festival
Of
Student
Achievement
Table of Contents
Calendar of Events……………………………………………………. 2
Opening Awards and Ceremonies……………………………………. 5
Opening Ceremony………………………………………….. 5
Academic, Service, and Leadership Awards….……………. 6
Departmental and Program Awards……….….……………. 6
President’s Volunteer Service Awards…….….…………….. 8
Student Development Awards…………..….….…………….. 9
Concurrent Sessions ………………….. ……….…………………….. 14
Rockhurst Outstanding Research Seminar (RORS)...……. 15
Oral Presentations…………………….…….….……………. 20
Poster Session..…………………………..….….……………. 32
Art Exhibition..…………………………..….….……………. 59
Theater Production………………..….……………………………….. 71
Thank you!!! ……………………………………………………………74
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Festival of Student Achievement (FOSA) Program
Overview of Thursday, April 21, 2016
Arrupe Hall
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
Invited speaker followed by
Academic, Service and
Leadership Awards Ceremony
Room 114
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Poster sessions
1st and 2nd
Floor Halls
3:20-4:20 p.m.
Undergraduate RORS
4:30-4:50 p.m.
Graduate RORS
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Oral presentations
*Please see program for specific
presentation times and locations
Room 116
Room 116
Rooms 114,
116, 210, 212,
214 and 218
Greenlease Gallery
(enter through Sedgwick Hall)
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Art Exhibition
Mabee Theater
(enter through Sedgwick Hall)
7:00
7:30-10:00 p.m.
House Opens
Performance of “Life is a Dream”
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2016 FOSA by the Numbers
198 Student Presenters
136 Undergraduate Students
62 Graduate Students
21 Undergraduate
Areas of Study Represented
3 Graduate Programs Represented
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Opening and Awards Ceremony
2:00-3:00 p.m., Arrupe Hall Room 114
Student MCs: Chr istopher Stibbs, Rachel Pear son and Mar ija Kotlaja
Welcome: Father Thomas Cur r an, Pr esident of Rockhur st Univer sity
Opening address: Alumnus Dr. Doyle Witt
Alumnus Dr. Doyle Witt, ‘09
Originally from Springfield, MO, Doyle T. Witt, MD graduated from
Rockhurst University in 2009 with a B.S. in Mathematics as part of the
pre-med scholars program. He went on to medical school at Saint Louis
University and then to UMKC with Truman Lakewood in Lee’s Summit
for his residency in family medicine. After his residency is completed in
July, Dr. Witt will be moving to a rural community hospital in Chester,
Illinois, where he will practice as a family physician for underserved
populations and focus on health informatics.
Dr. Witt married fellow Rockhurst ’09 graduate Meghan Morris Witt in
2011. Together, they have two young children; Matt (eighteen months )
and Mille (newborn). His youngest sibling will be attending Rockhurst
in the fall, and will be the fifth of five children in the family to attend
Rockhurst. Dr. Witt enjoys running, cooking and playing with his kids
in his spare time.
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Academic, Service and Leadership Awards 2016
MC: Dr. Rocio De La Rosa Duncan, Pr ofessor of Spanish and
Faculty of the Year 2015
Departmental & Program Awards 2016
College of Health and Human Services
Ignatian Outstanding Student Teaching Award
Fall 2015:
Wanda I. Colon-Cesario
Lindsey Ann Alexander
Spring 2015:
Chanecka Chanea’ Willams
Caitlin Marie Hynson,
CSD SWELLS Awards
Students Who Exhibit Learning Leadership and Service
For Learning:
Michelle McOsker, Deborah Bass
For Leadership:
Elizabeth Bayliss, Abigail Jensen
For Service:
Melissa Kelley, Kara Duffy
Helzberg School of Management Awards
Dean’s Highest Honor Award
Quang Quoc Anh Nguyen
Caroline McKinley Sasse
Award for Distinguished Leadership
Joseph Patrick Anello
Michael Anton Meier
Nickolas Eric Spelger
Award for Superior Service
Miranda Nicole LoGrasso
Chanelle Renee Zak
Delta Sigma Pi Key Award
Quang Quoc Anh Nguyen
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Research College of Nursing Awards
Missouri League for Nursing Outstanding Graduating Student
Nurse Award
Victoria Ann Zanaboni
William V. Longmoor Award
Caroline Elizabeth Ukena
Rev. Robert F. Weiss Award
Claire Ann Minnick
Barbara A. Clemence Award
Mary Joanne Hanson
Distinguished Service Award
Amanda Beth Johnson
College of Arts and Sciences Awards
American Institute of Chemists Award for Excellence in Biochemistry
Andrea Kristine Haake
American Institute of Chemists Award for Excellence in Chemistry
Stephen Michael Ratz
Freshman Chemistry Award
Matthew Jellinek
Marcus Cronin
Reva R. Servoss Chemistry Prize
Katherine Polednik
Danielle Rinck
Edward Kos Award for Academic Achievement in Cell and Molecular
Biology
Lauren Danae Bell
Marshall Andersen Award for Academic Achievement in Macrobiology
Eric Ryan Penton
Barbara Wynne Outstanding Biology Student Award
Haley Barrett Mathews
Shereen Marwan Salfity
Raunack Singh
Father Aloysius Breen, S.J. English Award
Megan Hope McCool
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College of Arts and Sciences Awards (Continued)
Scrivener Medal
Kaytlyn Elizabeth Dahn
Megan Hope McCool
Dowling Oratory Medal
Katrina Ann Bergman
Robert W. Miller Speech Award
David Dempsey
Charles M. Kovich Dramatist Award
Craig M. Plattner
Michael D. O'Connor Psychology Medal
Tara Marie Brinkoetter
Rossner Philosophy Medal 2014
Matthew James Bauer
Hugh M. Owens Prize in History
Tara Marie Brinkoetter
President’s Volunteer Service Awards 2016
Rockhurst University is an official certifying organization for the President’s
Volunteer Service Award. The awar ds ar e for students who par ticipate
regularly in voluntary community service or service-learning and contribute
positively to the community beyond campus boundaries through service.
Bronze Award (100 – 174 hours of service)
Maggie Cain
Sarah Czirr
Andrea Heinemann
Jack Hermann
Damian Lara
Meaghan O’Toole
Melissa Riley
Allison Shambro
Hannah Tarwater
Gold Award (Over 250 hours of service)
Abby Bergman
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Student Development Awards 2016
Student Senate President (Senate Gavel)
Rachel Pearson
Student Activities Board President Award (SAB Gavel)
Christopher Stibbs
Outstanding Student Organization
Nominees:
Active Minds
Black Student Union
IMPACT
Rockhurst Respect Life
Student Activities Board
Sexual Assault Awareness Week
Outstanding Support for Diversity
Nominees:
Damian Lara
Cara Fangan
Black Student Union
Residence Life
SEEK
Outstanding Community Service
Nominees:
Maggie Cain
Shelby Johnson
Rising Star Award
Nominees:
Cara Fangman
Trevor Jack
Damian Lara
Liz LeRoy
Hannah Power
Allison Zink
Luis Martinez
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Student Development Awards 2016 (Continued)
Living the Mission Emerging Student Leader Award
Nominees:
Abby Bergman
Tim Bishop
Brendan Butler
Antoinette Cangelosi
Janie Chester
Nicholas Davis
Kellie Ecklund
Michael Frazzetta
Sarah Kraus
Damian Lara
Luis Martinez
Zachary Pohlman
Living the Mission Advanced Student Leaders Award
Nominees:
Claire Burkemper
Joseph Anthony Calcagno
Cara Fangman
Colleen Garvey
Kaylie Graef
Samantha Halfmann
Ella Hart
Taylor Jackson
Meredith Larson
Liz LeRoy
Haley Mathews
Katie Robertson
Shayla Wieser
Outstanding Student Leader
Nominees:
Joe Anello
Nick Blair
Remy Dean
Hilde McKee
Claire Minnick
Zachary Pohlman
John Randall
Katie Robertson
Christopher Stibbs
Emma Unoski
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Hawk of the Year
Nominees:
Claire Minnick
Rachel Pearson
Christopher Stibbs
Erika Stuchlic
Chanelle Zak
Faculty of the Year
Nominees:
Stephen Campbell, D. Min.
Mark Pecaut, Ph.D
Paul Scott, Ph.D.
Maureen Walsh, Ph. D.
Turner White, MBA
Staff Member of the Year
Nominees:
Celia Fox
Riley O’Dell, M.S
Angie Carr Robinett, M.A.
Rodney Saulsberry
Geoff Smith
Student Development Awards Descriptions
Social Activities Board Chairperson
The Social Activities Board (SAB) is the primary programming board on campus open to all students, and they are responsible for providing diverse and frequent programs for Rockhurst.
Student Senate President Gavel
Student Senate promotes the interests and concerns of the undergraduate student
body and works to improve the experience of all Hawks!
Outstanding Student Organization
The Outstanding Student Organization Award is presented to a student group
that has shown exemplary leadership in the areas of student programming,
service, community outreach, the improvement of the quality of life on campus,
and a commitment to the Rockhurst mission.
Outstanding Support for Diversity
The Outstanding Support for Diversity award is given to one student or student
group who has shown continued commitment to diversity programming,
promotion, and education.
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Living the Mission Living the Mission Emerging Student Leader Award
The Living the Mission Emerging Student Leader Award is presented to two
students who are either areshman or sophomores who have shown an excellent
amount of leadership throughout the past year through academics, involvement
with student organizations, service, and a commitment to the Rockhurst mission.
Living the Mission Advanced Leadership Award
The Living the Mission Advanced Student Leader Award is given to two upperclassmen who have shown an excellent amount of leadership throughout their
time at Rockhurst through academics, involvement with student organizations,
service, and a commitment to the Rockhurst mission.
Outstanding Student Leader
The Outstanding Student Leader Award annually recognizes students who have
gone above and beyond in their service to organizations on campus during their
time here.
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award is presented to one student or organization that has
shown above and beyond improvements, and has transformed and impacted the
Rockhurst community in a positive manner.
Outstanding Community Service
The Outstanding Community Service Award is presented to one student or student organization who has shown continued commitment to the campus or the
surrounding community.
Hawk of the Year
This award is given annually by Student Senate. Voted upon by the student
body, this award is designed to recognize a senior student who has gone above
and beyond in their service to other students and campus organizations during
their time here.
Faculty and Staff Member of the Year
Each year Student Senate gives the Student Body the opportunity to select a
faculty member and staff member of the year through an online voting process.
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Concurrent Sessions
Arrupe Hall
3:00-6:00 p.m.
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Rockhurst Outstanding Research Seminar (RORS)
3:20-4:50 p.m., Arrupe Hall 116
The Rockhurst Outstanding Research Seminar (RORS) was created in 2010
as a forum for students of all disciplines to present outstanding work in research. Under a faculty recommendation, nominations for RORS speakers
are presented by faculty/student teams to the Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Committee for review. The chosen talks reflect the diversity and excellence of student research at Rockhurst.
Certificates to undergraduate students and faculty mentors are awarded in this session by Dr. Pedro Maligo, Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences. Graduate students are awarded certificates by
Dr. Michael Clump, Interim Dean of the College of Health and Human
Services. Students are introduced by their faculty mentors.
Undergraduate Student Presentations
3:20-3:40
Title: Effects of Thyme Oil on Embryonic Development and the
Inflammatory Response in Zebrafish
Students:Katherine Polednik and Abby Koch
Faculty mentor: Dr. Lisa Felsien, Biology
3:40-4:00
Title: Screen for suppressors of ro-13 (dynein light intermediate chain)
mutants in Neurospora crassa
Students:Eric Penton, Raunak Singh
Faculty mentor: Dr. Ryan Elsenpeter, Biology
4:00-4:20
Title: Interactive Heart Model and Electrical Impulses of the Heart
Student: Jay Patel
Faculty mentor: Dr. Nancy Donaldson, Physics
Graduate Student Presentation
4:30-4:50
Title: Traditional Crate vs. XRTS Lever Arm Lift: Subject Perception
Student: Brian M. Becker, SPT; Garrett D. Greaves, SPT, CSCS; Megan E.
Reardon, SPT; Justin P. Reinhard, SPT, CSCS
Faculty mentor: Dr. Marcie Swift, Physical Therapy
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RORS Abstracts and Student Comments on Research
Effects of Thyme Oil on Embryonic Development and the Inflammatory
Response in Zebrafish
Katherine Polednik and Abby Koch
Mentor: Dr. Lisa Felsien, Biology
The immune system’s innate component provides the initial response against
foreign pathogens and includes the inflammatory response. During inflammation, phagocytes race to the infection site, engulf pathogens, and destroy them.
Some phagocytic cells, such as macrophages, are capable of signaling other
immune cells to specifically fight against pathogens. The zebrafish, a common
freshwater fish, is an excellent vertebrate model for studying innate immunity
because zebrafish embryos are transparent. Transparency allows easy immune
response observation via microscopy. Properties such as this are valuable for
counting the total number of neutrophils, the first immune cells that gravitate
toward an injury. Other researchers are currently studying the effects of naturopathic treatments such thyme oil and its specific component, carvacrol, on inflammatory cells in culture and in the rat model. Our work extended this research into the zebrafish model by initially establishing a model of inflammation, induced by piercing the caudal fin with fine-gauge needles. The injury
generally resulted in a V-shaped tear surrounded by a population of neutrophils.
After receiving injuries, zebrafish were allowed to rest in cortisol, a well characterized anti-inflammatory agent, and thyme oil, which is thought to have potential anti-inflammatory effects. In the cortisol solution, inflammation was
reduced, while thyme oil appeared to have no anti-inflammatory effect. Our
results from experiments using zebrafish will help track inflammatory responses
to possible pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory chemicals.
“Participating in research has taught me valuable research methods as well
as problem solving strategies. In regards to academics, research has taught
me both perseverance and how to look past the project and keep my eye on
the future goal.”
-Katherine Polednik
“This project has not only helped me in understanding different aspects of
science and methods of researching, but has also helped me to grow as an
individual. I have learned the value of time management and working with
a team to achieve shared goals. This experience will further allow me to
expand my reaches within and outside of the scientific community.”
-Abby Koch
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RORS Abstracts and Comments on Student Research
Screen for suppressors of ro-13 (dynein light intermediate chain) mutants
in Neurospora crassa
Eric Penton, Raunak Singh
Mentor: Dr. Ryan Elsenpeter, Biology
Dynein is a motor protein complex that moves a wide range of cargoes along
microtubules that not only affect single cells but also the development of larger organisms. In order for dynein to function correctly, many accessory proteins must work in concert. One of those factors, dynein light intermediate
chain (DLIC), can lead to a change in the growth of Neurospora crassa, a filamentous fungus, if altered. This research project is focused on suppressors of
mutations in ro-13, the gene encoding for DLIC. These suppressor mutations
when present in combination with ro-13 loss of function mutations restore
wild-type growth to the fungus. Crosses were completed to classify revertants
as either intragenic or extragenic. Results so far indicate that one suppressor is
intragenic to the ro-13 mutation and others are currently being classified.
These ro-13 revertant strains will be sequenced to both verify the presence of
the original mutation and any additional mutation(s). Intragenic suppressor
mutations will then be mapped onto a known protein structure of DLIC to
view any possible patterns of suppression. Extragenic mutations that suppress
ro-13 lesions will be mapped to their specific chromosomal location. Overall,
these studies are aimed at better understanding the relationships between subunits of the dynein motor complex.
“Over all, par ticipating in under gr aduate r esear ch has been one
of the most rewarding aspects of my college career. I believe that it
has prepared me in ways that traditional classrooms and lectures
would not for my future endeavors.”
-Eric Penton
“Being involved with undergraduate research has helped me prepare
for medical school and eventually being a doctor. Pursuing
undergraduate research has inspired me to continue doing research
as I move on to medical school and maybe even later in my life.
-Raunak Singh
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RORS Abstracts and Comments on Student Research
Interactive Heart Model and Electrical Impulses of the Heart
Jay Patel
Mentor:: Dr. Nancy Donaldson, Physics
The purpose of this experiment was to construct a heart model that illustrates
the propagation of the nerve signal through the heart. In conjunction with the
propagation model, a fluid flow model was created to display the effects of the
heart’s contractions on fluid flow. The primary purpose is to use these two models in unison to study what happens to the heart and the blood flow in normal
and diseased states. Research was conducted on diseased states of the heart and
three diseases were chosen: diabetic autonomic neuropathy, bundle branch
block, and ventricular tachycardia. The initial steps were to observe and duplicate the nerve impulses in these diseased states on the heart nerve model, explain them as related to the production of an electrocardiogram (EKG) signal,
then determine the effect of the diseased nerve impulses on the heart's contraction patterns. The heart contractions were then modeled via the fluid model to
observe the effects of these diseases on the net fluid movement. The data obtained from this project was qualitative and includes a visual representation of
the nerve impulse propagation through the heart in conjunction with the net fluid movement in response to the nerve impulses. This experiment resulted in a
better understanding of the normal and diseased states of the heart and the effects of different neurological diseases on the cardiac output. Future experimentation on this model would utilize this model to develop a better understanding
of cardiac medical technology and medical interventions. Improvements to the
nerve impulse and fluid models could include design improvement, computer
automation, or programming to enable synchronicity.
“Research also gave me an insight into the practical and active
aspect of learning. Through the construction and manipulation of
this model I have learned more than just researching or reading
about heart disease. I encourage anyone who wants to gain a
deeper understanding into the cardiac diseases I have researched
to utilize this model, because it will provide a basic biological
and physics understanding.”
-Jay Patel
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RORS Abstracts and Student Comments on Research
Traditional Crate vs. XRTS Lever Arm Lift: Subject Perception
Brian M. Becker, SPT; Garrett D. Greaves, SPT, CSCS; Megan E. Reardon,
SPT; Justin P. Reinhard, SPT, CSCS
Mentor: Dr. Marcie Swift, Physical Therapy
Background: In functional capacity evaluations (FCE), an individual’s
sincere maximal effort is determined with the traditional crate lift, giving the
evaluator the task of protecting patients who are sincerely participating in the
FCE, while identifying those who are not. The XRTS Lever Arm replicates
the biomechanics of the crate lift. The purpose of this research study is to 1)
compare the maximum lifting capacities on the XRTS Lever Arm with the
crate lift and 2) determine the relationship of perceived exertion between the
XRTS Lever Arm and the crate lift. Subjects: 41 subjects, ages 20-40, with no
injuries in the past year were recruited. Methods: Investigators established
1RM for each subject performing the crate lift. Subjects were randomly assigned 5 weights ranging from 10-100% of their determined 1RM and asked to
give a rating of their perceived exertion (RPEs) after each lift. The same procedure was repeated 2-5 days later using the XRTS Lever Arm. Percent difference between the traditional crate lift and the XRTS Lever Arm was calculated
and the results of the lifts were classified as “equivocal consistency” of effort
if the average variation between all lifts were < 25%. Spearman’s Correlation
Coefficient was used to determine the relationship of perceived exertion between the XRTS Lever Arm and the crate lift. Results: The % difference between the traditional crate lift and the XRTS Lever Arm was 10.5% +/- 6.4%.
Additionally, the results of this study show a positive correlation between the
RPE on the traditional crate lift and the XRTS Lever Arm (p=0.87).
Conclusions: These r esults pr ovide initial data in validating the XRTS
lever arm as the new gold standard for lifting evaluations. Ongoing research
using the XRTS Lever Arm for making decisions regarding a patient’s ability
to return to work after injury is needed.
“Being apart of this project has allowed us to have a greater
appreciation for the entire research process and provides more
meaning to why we do what we do in physical therapy practice.
Furthermore, as a result of participating in research, we have gained
competence in understanding and applying the myriad of research we
are introduced to in our curriculum.”
-Brian Becker, Garrett Greaves, Megan Reardon, Justin P. Reinhard
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Oral Presentations Sessions
Arrupe Hall 212, 3:15-4:25
3:15-3:30
Title: Internship at DHS
Miranda Curry
Faculty Mentor: Zdenka Guadarrama
3:30-3:45
Title: A Day at Mariner Wealth Advisors
Student: Megan Howley
Faculty mentor: Keith Brandt
3:50-4:05
Title: Rockhurst University Athletics - Strength and Conditioning Program
Students: Ethan Kuster , SPT, CSCS; Justin Reinhard, SPT, CSCS; Brian
Olmstead, SPT, CSCS; and Matthew St. John SPT, CSCS
Faculty mentor: Kelly Meiners
4:10-4:25
Title: #OneDayKC
Student: Michael Brummett
Faculty mentors: Risa Stein and Turner White
Arrupe Hall 218, 3:30-4:45
3:30-3:45
Title: The Age of Children at the Time of Cochlear Implantation and its Effect
on Language Development: A Systematic Review
Student: Megan Jones
Faculty mentors: Katherine Ermgodts
3:50-4:05
Title: Mindfulness-Based Treatment for Cognitive Deficit in Acquired Brain
Injury: A Systematic Review
Student: Nicolle Wilson
Faculty mentor: Katherine Ermgodts
4:10-4:25
Title: Is Surprise Necessary for Humor Appreciation?
Student: Leena Nabulsi
Faculty mentor: William Sturgill
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Oral Presentations
Arrupe Hall 218, 3:30-4:45 (continued)
4:30-4:45
Title: The Power of Business Analytic : Using household demographic characteristics to target potential sales region in the state of California
Student: Quange Nguyen
Arrupe Hall 210, 4:15-5:30
4:15-4:30
Title: Physics Principles of Lower Limb Prostheses
Student: Emily Steffensen
Faculty mentor: Nancy Donaldson
4:35-4:50
Title: The Role of Electrical Stimulation in the Treatment and Care of Wounds
Student: Erica Pruett
4:55-5:10
Title: Computational Modeling of the Reaction Mechanism of the
Functionalization of a Fluorescent Dye
Student: Roxanne Burger
Faculty mentor: Petia Bobadova
5:15-5:30
Title: Economics and Ethics of International Electronic Health Record Systems
Student: Rachel Franklin
Faculty mentors: Laura Fitzpatrick and Robert Vigliotti
Arrupe Hall 114, 4:30-5:25
4:30-4:45
Title: Mental Illness on the College Campus (Including Rockhurst)
Student: Clare Goldcamp, Noah Huston, and Jacob Goretzke
Faculty mentor: John Coakley
4:50-5:05
The Trip to West Virginia
Megan Trainor
Faculty mentor: Bill Kriege
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Oral Presentations
Arrupe Hall 114, 4:30-5:25 (continued)
5:10-5:25
Juntos
Mackenzie Becker
Arrupe Hall 214, 4:30-5:05
4:10-4:25
Title: Positive Emotion Words Support Broaden-and-Build Theory
Student: Luke Narke
4:30-4:45
Title: Pauline Angelology in Context
Student: Derek Hoover
Faculty mentor: William Stancil
4:50-5:05
Title: Emotion and Intuition
Student: Mary Wichmer
5:10-5:25
Title: Athanasius Kircher's Interpretation of Egyptian Culture through
Linguistics
Student: Derek Hoover
Faculty mentor: Richard Janet and Rev. Mark Lewis
Arrupe Hall 116, 5:00-5:30
5:00-5:30
Title: Far From Perfect; College Reality Show
Student: Kelsey Burrus
Faculty mentor: Jason Arthur
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Oral Presentations Abstracts
The Trip to West Virginia
Megan Trainor
A compilation of poetry I have written before, during, and after my service trip
to West Virginia. The poetry will explore various themes and try to convey the
journey I went through.
Juntos
Mackenzie Becker
This work was a reaction and reflection of my time spent serving in Nicaragua
this past January. Being amongst the world I am constantly becoming more
aware of the patterns, details, and essence of those I encounter. This world
reflects my personal experience with an elderly nursing home our group visited right outside of Chinandega.
Medium: pen and ink
Three separate 9x12” pen and ink. For sale; $100 each.
Far From Perfect; College Reality Show
Kelsey Burrus
Faculty mentor: Jason Arthur
We all live in a world where being an learning how to be an individual can
make or break you. You hear people say "be yourself," yet they judge the decisions you make. College is the place where you learn that no matter how hard
you try, you won't be able to please everyone. Come on a journey with some
individuals who are chasing their dreams just like you. Find out how these
college students learn to accept their flaws and embrace their imperfections as
they transition into the real world because no matter how hard we try; We are
all Far From Perfect.
A Day at Mariner Wealth Advisors
Megan Howley
Mariner Wealth Advisors is a financial advising firm based out of the Kansas
City area. This presentation will not only go in to the specific details of my
internship, but also what the treatment of a new client's funds would look like.
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Rockhurst University Athletics - Strength and Conditioning Program
Ethan Kuster , SPT, CSCS; Justin Reinhard, SPT, CSCS; Brian Olmstead,
SPT, CSCS; and Matthew St. John SPT, CSCS
Faculty mentor: Kelly Meiners
Four Rockhurst University Doctor of Physical Therapy students went beyond
program expectations and passed the exam to become Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialists. These second year students and a physical therapy
faculty member then developed and implemented a program in the fall of 2015
to provide strength and conditioning training services to the Rockhurst University athletes. These CSCS Physical Therapy students provide services to the
Men's and Women's Basketball teams, Women's Cross-Country, Women's
Volleyball, and Men's Baseball team. Programs are developed and implemented for each sport individually to meet the demands placed on the athlete during
the course of the specific athletic event. Athletes have seen various amounts of
gains including increases in strength and power. The goal of the physical therapy student CSCS is to continue to increase the athletes' strength and power
while trying to prevent injury, both in the weight room and on the field. The
data gathered in the few months since it's inception has shown a direct impact
on the performance of both individual athletes, as well as team performance.
#OneDayKC
Michael Brummett
Faculty mentor: Risa Stein and Turner White
#OneDayKC is a 12-hour innovation and entrepreneurship workshop and competition that brings the brightest student minds in KC together to solve civic
challenges. Under the guidance of city leaders, business CEOs, startup founders, brand positioners, artists, designers, techies, and engineers alike, students
tackle huge civic challenges such as: sustainability and energy, transit and traffic, municipal services, health and well-being, education and workforce development, culture, recreation, public spaces, food insecurity and more.
#OneDayKC gives college and high school aged students the opportunity to
interface with business and community to design the future of their city. This
event is the result of a massive collaboration between Rockhurst University,
UMKC, and William Jewell College students outside of the classroom. Founded in 2015, #OneDayKC looks to carry on this incredible tradition from year to
year by drawing its leadership and directorate team from past student competitors. In the past two years alone, #OneDayKC, directed and organized by students, has attracted $20,000 in corporate sponsorships, thousands of volunteer
minutes, directly engaged 250+ students, culminated in the creation of startup
businesses still alive today, and generated several publications in the local media.
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Title: Physics Principles of Lower Limb Prostheses
Emily Steffensen
The purpose of this Research In Physics of Medicine project was to explore
the physics principles that play vital roles in lower limb prostheses, particularly those used in transtibial and transfemoral amputations. Research was conducted by both observations at Hanger Clinic prosthetic and orthotic clinic in
St. Luke's Hospital and Research College of Nursing Hospital, as well as
through literature review. Physics principles including force application, distribution of force and the reduction of stress and pressure, and impact force and
impulse were all investigated by examining the response of the residual limb to
varied factors in a clinical setting. Clinical results were discussed and explained with Howard Hall, CPO of Hanger Clinic. It was found that by reducing pressure and impulse by increasing force distribution and the time of impact by manipulating prosthetic design and adding cushioning factors dramatically improved patient outcome. In the future I would like to explore the physics principles that play vital roles in upper limb prostheses as well.
Title: The Role of Electrical Stimulation in the Treatment and Care of
Wounds
Erica Pruett
The purpose of this Physics of Medicine capstone project was to research the
role of electrical stimulation for the treatment and care of wounds, and to apply
the information within the field to physics. Multiple articles were reviewed and
studied to understand the guiding physics principles that govern electrophysiology. Within the current research, variables include variations of amplitude,
voltage, charge, pulse duration, frequency, and pulse rate. Alteration of any
listed variable will alter the outcome of treatment. In order to aid in an understanding of the difficult concepts studied, a model was made to demonstrate
how electrical current running through a wound will begin a process of electrotaxis and guide white blood cells to the site of the wound for healing purposes.
The model was made from simple electromagnets that were attached to a
board. The electromagnets, when activated, drew iron shavings within a plastic
tube to the surface, demonstrating ions being drawn out of blood vessels, towards the wound site. It was determined that in patients with chronic wounds,
producing an electrical field through a wound bed will have a direct effect on
electrotaxis of various ions and improve the outcome of wound healing itself.
Future experimentation plans include an integration of physics principles as
they relate to the physiological responses on chronic wounds when exposing
them to electrical stimulation.
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Title: Computational Modeling of the Reaction Mechanism of the Functionalization of a Fluorescent Dye
Roxanne Burger
Faculty mentor: Petia Bobadova
BODIPY (boron-dipyrromethane) is a class of fluorescent dyes with applications in fluorescence imaging, molecule sensors, biomedical indicators and
photoelectric materials. Due to the instability of the compound however, it is
of interest to stabilize it by removing the two fluorine atoms and substituting
them with an alkoxy group. Recent experimental studies show that the functionalization of BODIPY with methanol, ethanol and propanol produced large
differences in experimental yield when it was synthesized. In this study, computational chemistry was used to model the reaction mechanism and compare
potential energy surfaces to determine the rate determining step as well as explain the experimentally observed differences in reactivity.
Title: Economics and Ethics of International Electronic Health Record
Systems
Rachel Franklin
Faculty mentors: Laura Fitzpatrick and Robert Vigliotti
Electronic Health Records connect patient information in a health system.
They help standardize care and manage population health. How can they be
utilized more efficiently in the United States? Across the world, a variety of
health systems, payments structures, and incentives create different needs.
Countries choose individual strategies regarding ethical concerns of security
(who has access to information) and interoperability (making sure facilities can
share records with each other). This thesis includes an overview of current
research, interviews on electronic health record usage from experts in the area,
and analytics of health record proliferation.
Title: The Power of Business Analytic : Using household demographic
characteristics to target potential sales region in the state of California
Quange Nguyen
This research project aim to utilize public data from the US Department of
Commerce and the internal sale data from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica,
Inc. to identify household demographic characteristics that are statistically
significant in predicting sales of pet pharmaceutical product in the state of California. The ultimate objective of this project is to create a multivariable statistical analysis model that can be used as a strategic planning tool that will allow
the business to effectively identify region with potential for sale increase.
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Title: Pauline Angelology in Context
Derek Hoover
Faculty mentor: William Stancil
Angels are those mystical creatures that men and women have dreamed and
talked about for millennia, yet they are incredibly difficult to pin down. From
era to era human opinion differs on what exactly angels are, what they do, and
how they do it. In the pre-Christian era of Jewish history, based on extant documents, angels were not so different from humankind. These messengers
walked between heaven and earth carrying the words of God to man. They
were also capable of engaging in all types of human activity, whether pure or
sinful. In the Christian era, the Apostle Paul seldom mentions angels, but he
gives enough of a picture, along with contemporary writers, to show a clear
portrayal of his view on angels. The primary objectives of this work are to
discover what the majority view on angels was at the beginning of the Christian era, and then to determine whether Paul's discussion of angels is similar to
or different from the majority opinion of his day.
Title: Athanasius Kircher's Interpretation of Egyptian Culture through
Linguistics
Derek Hoover
Faculty mentor: Richard Janet and Rev. Mark Lewis
Ancient Egypt projects an air of mystery and timelessness to many people and
has done so for a millennia. However, genuine understanding of Egyptian culture for centuries has been hampered by the inability to decipher Egyptian
sources. As a result, misinterpretations abounded, including that of the renowned Renaissance era thinker Athanasius Kircher. This man was a 17th
century German priest and polymath. Most of his projects and writings related
more to mathematics and science, but his major life's work was Oedipus Aegypticus. This attempt at translating hieroglyphics was entirely inaccurate, yet
it shows an important glimpse into this man's incredible mind. These translations reveal that Kircher believed in a prisca theologia, which is the doctrine
that assumes there is an original theology going all the way back to ancient
civilizations and this knowledge was then transmitted across the centuries and
could only be found in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. My primary objectives are to put Kircher's conclusions in the historical context of his time and
culture, to show how his erroneous translations of hieroglyphics led to creating
a false Egyptian culture, and finally to ascertain the effects his renderings had
on subsequent generations of Egyptologists.
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Title: Emotion and Intuition
Mary Wichmer
The project will focus on the Remote Associate Test, a venerable test of divergent thinking. This test presents 3 words that will be unified by one word. Research has shown that people can judge that there is a unifying word that participants can acknowledge, even if they cannot repeat the word. We will manipulate emotion so that some participants are in a happy mood and some in a
sad mood. We will present participants with a clue word related to the target either semantically or through rhyme. We predict that the rhyming clue will
work best in both moods. Data will be collected and results analyzed.
Title: The Age of Children at the Time of Cochlear Implantation and its
Effect on Language Development: A Systematic Review
Megan Jones
Faculty mentors: Katherine Ermgodts
Purpose: This paper presents the results of a systematic review examining how
a child's age at the time of cochlear implantation affects their language development. Method: Searches were conducted on electronic databases with articles focusing on the differences of the age of the child when the cochlear implant was inserted. Articles must have been peer-reviewed in a scholarly journal after 2000 and written in English in order to be considered for this systematic review. Results: An initial search revealed 303 studies comparing different
ages of children receiving cochlear implants and the effects on their language
development. Thirty-seven articles were found to meet the original data base
search criteria, with only eight meeting all inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of
these articles, seven were experimental and one was a case study. Discussion:
All of the studies included in this review found strong support showing the
younger a child is at the age of implantation, the more their language will develop.
Title: Mindfulness-Based Treatment for Cognitive Deficit in Acquired
Brain Injury: A Systematic Review
Nicolle Wilson
This poster is presenting a systematic review of research evaluating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based treatment for cognitive deficit in acquired brain
injury (ABI). For the purposes of the review, ABI has been narrowed to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Five databases
were searched for articles in the past 15 years utilizing mindfulness-based
treatments targeting cognitive functions in individuals with ABI. The search
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resulted in 697 initial references, with 20 directly applicable. Only those that
focused on adult population with ABI, used mindfulness-based intervention,
targeted cognitive deficit from ABI, had quantitative outcome measures and
did not co-treat with additional cognitive training or target psychological traits
(e.g., anxiety or depression) were included, resulting in 5 final studies for review. The studies consisted of three randomized control trials and two observational studies. Mindfulness-based interventions included were mindfulnessbased stress reduction (MBSR), breath-based focused attention, and advanced
meditative training based on the Brahma Viharas. The results indicated significant improvement in attention, with limited evidence for improvement in
memory, executive function, and other higher order cognitive functions. The
findings are tempered by the need for more rigorous study design and the need
for additional research necessary to recommend mindfulness-based treatment
as an effective therapy for cognitive deficit in ABI.
Title: Mental Illness on the College Campus (Including Rockhurst)
Clare Goldcamp, Noah Huston, and Jacob Goretzke
Faculty mentor: John Coakley
This presentation was designed to articulate to the audience the following
points: Mental illnesses are very present, especially on college campuses; The
stigmas that arise in the face of mental illnesses must be eliminated; Survivors
need to spread their stories to reach out to others in similar situations. Reliable
sources such as the official websites from Mayo Clinic, Active Minds, and the
Anxiety and Depression Association providing shockingly large statistics concerning the number of adults who are diagnosed with mental illness and the
small percent of them who actually seek help. Included is a Ted Talk clip by
Kevin Breel, who spoke on the urgency of speaking up about depression. A
chart showing the relationship between mental health and mental illness was
also incorporated as another visual aid. The presentation concludes with management options that have been proven to aid in healthy balance between mental health and mental illness.
Title: Internship at DHS
Miranda Curry
Faculty Mentor: Zdenka Guadarrama
I have been working at the Department of Homeland Security for over 6
months now as an Operations Research Analyst intern, in the Program Management Office. My office works primarily with assisting the other branches
with analytical support and the organization over. One of the larger projects I
have worked on dealt with space analysis and the increasing file size of Alien
records and the decreasing space in our storage facilities. All of these tasks
help drive the critical mission support functions required to keep DHS operations running efficiently.
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Title: Is Surprise Necessary for Humor Appreciation?
Leena Nabulsi
Much research has been done about humor in the last few decades. Humor is
something that we experience everyday, and research has shown that humor
can be beneficial to dealing with stressful events. Despite all this research, the
essential parts of a joke have not been discovered yet. The direction this research has taken is to search for what the essential parts of humor are. The
question this research asks: Is surprise necessary for humor appreciation? The
hypothesis--the order of a joke does not have a significant effect on the rating
for funniness, and a significant effect on the rating for expectation. This research used students from the Rockhurst University campus. The program Eprime was used for presentation, with rating scales in the program for funniness and expectation. In order to effect the expectation, two different orders
were used: punchline first or punchline second. This should have effected the
expectation and funniness of a joke. There was a significant effect on funniness, but not expectation. The results also showed that there was no significant
correlation between funniness and expectation.
meditative training based on the Brahma Viharas. The results indicated significant improvement in attention, with limited evidence for improvement in
memory, executive function, and other higher order cognitive functions. The
findings are tempered by the need for more rigorous study design and the need
for additional research necessary to recommend mindfulness-based treatment
as an effective therapy for cognitive deficit in ABI.
Title: Positive Emotion Words Support Broaden-and-Build Theory
Student: Luke Narke
If positive words generate a positive mood, then encoding positive words will
raise activation of "like" words, phonological and semantic, leading the new
cue to be effective; whereas when encoding hostile words, thereby producing
momentary negative affect, encoding will be narrowly focused on the particular cue-TARGET pair and new cues will be significantly less effective than
with positive words.
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Poster Session
Arrupe Hall,
1st and 2nd Floors
3:00-4:30 p.m.
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Poster Session
3:00-4:30 p.m., Arrupe Hall 1st Floor
Certificates to students and faculty mentors are awarded during this
session by Dr. Michael Clump, Interim Dean of the College of Health and
Human Services, Dr. Cheryl McConnel, Dean of the Helzberg School of
Management, and Dr. Julie Nauser, Dean of the Research College of
Nursing.
1. A Violent Collision: The Future of The Milky Way Galaxy
Madeline Eldridge
Faculty mentor: Madalyn Weston
The merging of two galaxies is a well-documented phenomenon. Over time,
two galaxies that are near to one another in space will be pulled into one
another via gravitational forces. The results of a merger depend on a variety of
properties, including the relative sizes of the galaxies (mass ratio), the amount
of gas present in the galaxies, and the angle at which the two galaxies
coalesce.
2. Supernova Event in the Geologic Record Used to Age Upper Scorpius
Megan Hyde
Faculty mentor: Mark Pecaut
Evidence of a supernova event was discovered in the oceanic crust, dating
back to about 2.2 million years ago. We focused on Type II supernovae, the
cataclysmic explosion caused by the death of a massive star, ejecting
radioactive material into space. These events are the source of heavy metals in
the universe. We investigate one possible point of origin for this event, the
upper part of the Scorpius constellation. Stars are born in groups and will
have very similar properties to each other. Using the information of the
remaining massive stars in the Upper Scorpius Association and factoring in
travel time for the ejecta, we have been able to estimate the approximate age
and mass of the supernova progenitor which gives age constraints on the
Upper Scorpius Association. This research is unique because we have used a
statistical approach and is mostly free from the systematic uncertainty of
evolutionary models of stars.
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3. Stellar Parameters A- and B-type Members of Sco-Cen]{Stellar Parameters of A- and B-type Members of The Scorpius-Centaurus OB Association
Grant Eckelkamp and Skylar Smith
Advances in high-contrast disk imaging and interferometry are allowing new
avenues for circumstellar disk studies as well as direct imaging planet searches. The most promising targets in these studies are intermediate mass B/A/F
type members of the Scorpius-Centaurus OB association at a distance of ~100200pc (de Zeeuw et al. 1999) and an age of 10-20 Myr old (Mamajek et al.
2002; Pecaut et al. 2012). However, many of the most interesting stellar members of Sco-Cen have poorly constrained stellar properties, including luminosities, distances and masses. In order to address this, we have obtained low resolution spectra from the SMARTS 1.5 m telescope and have obtained new spectral classifications for 106 stars. Using these new spectral classifications along
with visual and near-infrared photometry from Hipparcos, Tycho2, APASS
and 2MASS (Perryman et al. 1997; Hog et al. 2000; Henden et al. 2012; Cutri
et al. 2003), we obtained new reddening and extinction estimates. We then
placed the stars on an Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and compared with stellar
evolutionary tracks to obtain individual masses and ages. These improved
stellar parameters will provide essential data for furthering our understanding
of direct imaging planet host candidates as well as high contrast disk imaging
targets of B/A/F type members within the nearest OB association.
4. Survey Soil Contamination with Parasite Eggs
Brittany Jack and Maria Gonzalez
Faculty mentor: Mary Haskins
Fecal contamination of soils in metropolitan parks may present health risks to
humans and other animals which frequent those parks. Among those health
hazards is the potential for exposure to parasite eggs. Soil samples (n=6) were
collected in metropolitan Kansas City, MO from five off-leash dog parks and
five green recreational areas in which people exercise their dogs. Following
published protocols, soil was dried, sifted through a series of screens and 2 g of
each individual sample transferred into separate 15 ml centrifuge tubes. In
preparation for a floating sucrose assay each sample was "washed" with eight
ml of Tween 80, centrifuged and supernatant thrown away. Each pellet was
resuspended after adding approximately 10 ml of saturated sucrose solution
and tubes then centrifuged for an additional 10 min at 190 g. Finally, each
tube was "topped off" with a saturated sucrose solution and a coverslip added
to collect floating eggs during the final centrifuge cycle lasting 5 minutes at 80
g. Each coverslip was then removed and carefully placed onto a clean slide.
Each of the six slides representing one collection site were inspected for parasite eggs using a compound microscope. The majority of samples tested positive for parasite eggs.
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5. Renovation in pre-labs: A new hands on approach to success in general
chemistry
Kelli-Ann Corrao and Brittany Jack
Faculty mentor: Paula Morehouse
The traditional teaching of chemistry does not always hone in on the fundamentals, and as a result students often find themselves overwhelmed by details,
math, and formulas.1 The goal of this project is to help students develop an
understanding of fundamental conceptual topics in chemistry. With an understanding of conceptual topics, students will be able to build a true understanding of chemistry as a whole. While traditional pre-labs and activities are useful,
we were dissatisfied with how traditional pre-laboratory assignments were
preparing students for lab. Although students came to lab having practiced
calculations and/or having read about the theory behind the experiment, they
were often unaware of the fundamental concept being presented.
This study intends to enhance student understanding through the use of handson activities, while also correlating student performance on various tests to
identify various factors as predictors of student success.
6. Method of Growth and Analysis of Chytrid Fungus
Amber Stout, Bolanle Saliu, and Ryan Cheung
Faculty mentor: Chad Scholes
The chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis causes an epidermal infection of frogs that has lead to population declines and extinctions. Chytridiomycosis is a disease caused by this chytrid which infects the keratinized skin cells
on adult amphibians and can cause infected larvae to develop deformed or
missing mouthparts. Our goal is to determine the influence of plants and plant
chemicals on the growth of chytrid. In order to investigate possible effects on
chytrid, we developed a method to culture and quantify the growth of the fungus. The most effective way to grow chyrtid is to transfer cells into culture
tubes with H-broth and incubate at 23° Celsius for approximately seven days.
To quantify the growth, we centrifuge the culture tubes to form a pellet, remove the supernatant, and weigh the pellet mass. To compare amount of
growth, we subtract current pellet mass from initial pellet mass. The significance of this method is to provide a standard protocol to measure chytrid
growth and inhibition. We're currently working to determine the effects of oak
(Quercus sp.) tannins and other possible inhibitors on chyrtid growth.
7. Identifying Genes Required for Viability in Drosophila melanogaster
Leah Dionisi
Faculty mentor: Jamie Dyer
Through a long-term collaboration with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, we are using basic genetic crosses to identify the locations of lethal
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mutations in Drosophila melanogaster on the chromosome 2. Deficiency
mapping involves using deleted segments of chromosomes to narrow down
the location of the unknown lethal mutations. Through the use of several
strains with deficiencies on chromosome 2, we are examining the locations of
7 different unknown lethal mutations. Once we have confirmed our initial
results, the specific genes with the lethal mutations can be identified using
complementation testing. Through these methods, the exact genetic identity of
the unknown lethal mutations can be determined.
Since humans display homology with 50% of the genes in the Drosophila
genome, genes identified as essential to Drosophila are likely to be required in
humans as well. The overall goal of this project is to determine which genes
are required for viability and to develop a better understanding of diseases
caused by mutations in these genes and treatment options for people with mutations in essential genes.
8. The Lithium Depletion Age of The TW Hydrae Association
Katie Boyce
ITW Hydrae Association (TWA) is the youngest of the nearby moving
groups. In order to better constrain the ages of this benchmark stellar association we reexamine the Lithium depletion age for TWA. We adopt Lithium
equivalent width measurements from the literature along with improved luminosity estimates based on newly available trigonometric distances. We correlate the observed Li depletion in our sample to those of published stellar evolutionary tracks to obtain the Li depletion age for TWA.. We compare this Li
depletion age to isochronal ages obtained from their Hertzsprung-Russel diagram positions. ?The implications of revised ages for TWA and its role as the
youngest of the nearby moving groups are reported.
9. Effects of Palatal Plate Therapy on Orofacial Development in Children
with Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Haley Hartman
Faculty mentor: Pamela Hart
Purpose: This study examines the effects of palatal plate therapy (PPT) on
orofacial development in children with Down syndrome (DS) after performing a thorough systematic review of the literature regarding this topic. Method: A comprehensive electronic search of various databases was performed to
select studies that fit the inclusion criteria for this review. The quality of all
relevant studies was appraised using a 1-3 rating scale, and participant and
treatment characteristics from each study were categorized. The systematic
search identified 10 studies that pertained to the research question. These 10
studies included 422 children with DS; 289 of the children were receiving
PPT alone or in conjunction with another therapy, while the other children
with DS were controls not receiving PPT. Results: Eight of the 10 studies
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showed positive results related to orofacial development following PPT. Conclusion: This systematic review shows that PPT has been expansively studied,
and findings suggest it to have a positive impact on the orofacial development
of children with DS. Further research is needed to establish the effects of PPT
and speech production in children with DS.
10. Gender differences and social-emotional factors in TBI recovery
Amanda Defelice
Faculty mentor: Catherine Torrington-Eaton
This systematic review outlines the literature covering how social-emotional
factors and gender interact to influence executive functioning, recovery, and
discharge in patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). A comprehensive
electronic search was conducted to identify studies that met a set inclusion
criteria. Five studies were included in the review, which totaled 1438 males
and 927 females. Although results were mixed, it was revealed that overall
men and women appear to have different strengths and weaknesses post-TBI
as well as a host of social-emotional factors that could impact recovery and
discharge destination. Specifically, women were found to outperform men on
tasks involving working memory and written language, whereas men performed better on visuo-spatial tasks. In addition, women appeared to have
more awareness of their deficits, but were also at an increased risk of
depression post-TBI. There were mixed findings regarding which gender is
more likely to return home post-TBI; however, it is possible that women are
more likely to be discharged to a rehabilitation or long-term care facility because they often outlive their male counterparts and may lack a caregiver at
home. The findings of this systematic review are critical to the assessment,
care, and discharge planning of individuals with TBI.
11. Feeding and Behavioral Outcomes in Early Childhood Correlated with
Preterm Birth
Stacy Hymer
Faculty mentor: Catherine Torrington-Eaton
The objective of this research was a systematic search of current literature
comparing feeding and behavioral outcomes associated with preterm birth in
early childhood. The studies included data on feeding and behavioral outcomes
of young children born ?35 weeks gestational age. Four studies met the inclusion criteria which yielded 2,316 participants. Findings indicate that a growing
number of infants born preterm have continued feeding and swallowing difficulties into early childhood, which may be attributed to an increase in preterm
infant survival rate. Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) are ever more important to employ in the NICU environment because of their involvement in
the assessment and treatment of resolvable feeding and swallowing problems
that may otherwise persist into early childhood. The utilization of early, specialized intervention provided by SLPs should decrease the risk or reoccurring
feeding and swallowing problems for preterm infants.
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12. Effects of Non-pharmacological Therapies for Dementia
Shelby Roberts
Faculty mentor: Shatonda Jones
Through a collaboration with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, we
are using basic genetic crosses to map sterile and lethal mutations in the Drosophila genome to their respective genes. Deficiency mapping is being used
to narrow down the location of the mutations found in several previously derived sterile and lethal fly stocks. The specific mutations being mapped are
the female sterile mutant fs(1)M116, and the lethal mutations l(1)10Ad and l
(1019Fe5, through the use a variety of deficiencies. We have mapped the
lethal mutations to specific areas on the X chromosome. Future directions for
these experiments would be to narrow down the locations of these mutations
even more to individual genes through the use of complementation testing.
Ultimately, the identification of these mutated genes in Drosophila may lead
to a better understanding and possible treatments in the areas of human fertility and viability.
13. Parents and Feeding in Infants With Cleft Palate and Lip
Heather Ballantyne
This study examined the associated feelings parents who have a child with a
cleft lip or palate who experience feelings of stress, guilt, and sadness. Although research has made it easier to provide parents with advice on how to
feed an infant with a cleft palate, there appears to be a lack of knowledge on
the best care for feeding these infants. A comprehensive electronic search was
conducted to identify relevant peer reviewed studies. All studies meeting the
inclusion and exclusion criteria were appraised for quality and categorized.
The review identified four studies related to the research question, involving
71 participants. This review revealed that parents are not provided with
enough support and there is a lack of knowledge on the best care for infants
with cleft palate and lip.
14. Speech Production and Treatment Approaches for Preschool-Aged
Children with Co-occurring Speech Sound Disorder and Language Impairment: An Evidence Based Systematic Review
Madelyn Alexander, Kara Duffy and Emily Ferrell
Faculty mentor: Catherine Torrington Eaton
This systematic review examined the speech production and treatment considerations for preschool-aged children with co-occurring speech sound disorder
and language impairment. A comprehensive electronic database of high quality studies published between the years of 1995 and 2015 resulted in seven
relevant studies. All studies met the inclusion criteria and were appraised for
quality. Participants included 226 children across the studies.
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Of the seven studies, three examined error patterns and narrative abilities,
while the other four compared efficiency of treatment approaches. Findings
indicated that preschool-aged children with diagnosis of SSD/LI exhibit significant errors. These significant errors are errors that are less typical or atypical,
meaning they are not used by the majority of children. One atypical error pattern is omissions, which is defined as deletion of phonemes or syllables in a
word. Children with SSD/LI exhibit more omissions than distortions than children with SSD only. Results suggest that the most successful treatment approach to use when working with preschool-aged children with SSD/LI is to
use a combination of more than one therapy.
15. Speech-Language Pathologist Competence and Confidence Level in
Treating Clients with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds:
An Evidenced Based Research Review
Erika Davee and Lindsay Connely
Faculty mentor: Grace McConnell
Purpose: This systematic review focuses on peer-reviewed articles published
between 2000 and 2014 that examine the speech-language pathologist competence level in treating clients with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD)
backgrounds. Method: Computer searches were conducted via electronic databases. Additionally, hand searches were completed using studies that were considered to be reliable and valid. All studies met the inclusion/exclusion criteria
by involving clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and
including data that represents the clinician's competency level when treating
CLD learners. Results:This review identified four studies related to the research question involving 1,282 Speech-language pathologist (SLP) survey
participants. Four of the studies surveyed SLPs to determine their level of competence and confidence. Three of the studies were used for background
knowledge to examine the competence level of SLPs and culturally/
linguistically diverse populations. The four surveys used a descriptive analysis
in order to analyze the results. Conclusions: The literature suggests a need for
more evidenced based research, further training in how to provide services to
CLD populations, and development of screening and assessment tools when
serving CLD students. Implications, limitations, and future research were included.
16. Efficiency of Portable Electronic Devices as an External Prospective
Memory Aid for People with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic
Review
Alyssa Knorr
Faculty mentor: Catherine Torrington Eaton
A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of portable electronic devices as an external prospective memory aid for people with traumatic
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brain injury. A comprehensive search of the literature published between 1995
and 2015 was conducted in order to identify relevant studies published in peerreviewed journals. All studies meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria were
appraised for quality. The review identified six studies relating to the topic
with a cumulative 64 participants with prospective memory difficulties caused
by traumatic brain injury. The results of this review indicated promising findings for improving performance on prospective memory tasks in this patient
population. Additional research of more modern technology is needed to establish whether portable electronic devices can have a significant impact on
prospective memory in persons who have suffered a traumatic brain injury.
17. Video Modeling Intervention in Young Children with Autism
Rose Griffin and Deborah Bass
The purpose of this literature review focuses on peer-reviewed single-subject
studies published since 1995 that assess the outcomes of video-modeling intervention practices for young children under the age of 6 with autism spectrum
disorders. In our form of method, we conducted computer searches of electronic databases and hand searches of other sources. Primarily, single-subject
case studies were found and were evaluated for reliability and validity based on
Horner's quality appraisal methods (Horner, 2005). Overall, our review contained 17 articles that met initial criteria and were considered based on area of
targeted skill. The results of our quality appraisal of the articles yielded positive and the effects of video-modeling were generally successful in the intervention of young children with autism. In conclusion, the fact that only singlesubject studies met our criteria shows that there is a need for additional studies
containing larger participant groups. Lack of longitudinal studies impacts our
understanding of how these skills may generalize over time and setting. Additionally, we found limited research on functional skill acquisition in this young
population.
18. Essential Feeding Skills Infants Need to Feed and Swallow
Jillian McCrory
This systematic review presents the results of research examining essential
feeding skills infants need to feed and swallow. A detailed search of literature
published between 2000-2015 was conducted to identify and select studies
related to infant feeding skills. Studies meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria
were appraised using the Quality Appraisal Chart adapted from The ASHA
Leader. The search resulted in four studies, three of which were experimental
and one non-experimental. These studies involved 369 participants, some full
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term and the rest preterm infants. Feeding and swallowing skills were compared and contrasted for both groups. The study by White-Traut, HealyBaker , & Medoff-Cooper (2013) had a limited sample size. The other studies
included participants of limited race, ethnicity, and gender. This systematic
review shows that various aspects of feeding are all affected by developmental
factors. Future research is needed to examine factors that may assist or enhance acquisition of essential feeding skills and determine factors that cause
some infants to acquire feeding skills more quickly than others.
19. A Systematic Review of Understanding the Nature and Relationship of
Gestures as a Bridge to Verbal Communication in Children with Down
Syndrome
Melia Fall
Purpose: The purpose of this research was to apply multiple perspectives as
part of a systematic review to analyze literature regarding the nature and relationship of spoken language development through the use of gestures in Children with Down syndrome (DS). Method: The sample consisted of peerreviewed articles cited in Academic Search Premier, CREDO, EBSCO Host,
and Google Scholar. A total of six articles met the inclusion criteria. There
were a combined total of 95 participants with DS between the ages of 10
months to 49 months. Results: Results show that children with DS produce the
same gestures as children who are typically developing. 62% of gestures produced were deictic. Representational gestures were used interchangeably with
words. Children with a chronological age of 28;5 months displayed an average
language/communicative age of 15;1 months in word production. Conclusion:
All six studies identified the importance of the emergence and use of gestures
as a bridge to spoken language. Further research is needed to address the generalizability of the hierarchies of gesture development.
20. The efficacy of social stories in enhancing prosocial behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a systematic review
Kathleen Hall and Kristina Whisler
The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the efficacy of social stories in the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
An electronic search of the literature examined relevant, scholarly peerreviewed journals published between 2004 and 2014. The studies that met the
inclusion criteria were then analyzed for rigor and quality. Nine studies met
the inclusion criteria and discussed a total of 86 participants whose diagnoses
ranged from mild to severe Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The results of
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this systematic review show positive findings in regard to the efficacy of social
story intervention during the treatment phase. The majority of participants improved in the targeted skills during the intervention phase, but the long-term
effect of treatment, in terms of maintenance of skill and generalization, was not
assessed in the majority of the research. The implications of this systematic
review suggest that social stories may prove beneficial during therapy; however, they should be implemented in conjunction with a variety of other methods
in order to provide the best pragmatic outcomes for children with autism.
Additional research that examines social stories in terms of generalization is
necessary in order to make more definitive conclusions about its effectiveness.
21. Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Vocabulary Development
Amanda Schulenberg and Taylor Sellers
This study presents the results of a review of the literature examining the effects of socioeconomic status (SES) on vocabulary development. A comprehensive electronic search of the literature was conducted to identify relevant
peer-reviewed studies. All studies meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria
were appraised for quality and categorized. The review identified six studies to
the research question, involving 469 participants. This review revealed that
socioeconomic status contributes a major influence on vocabulary development
in children.
22. Dysphagia in Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A
Review of the Most Efficient Compensatory Strategies for the Preservation for Quality of Life.
Alyssa Weatherly, Laura Hampel and Kailey Friend
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the best compensatory strategies used in swallowing in individuals with Corticobulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Method: A systematic assessment of research from 2000
to 2015 including studies conducted on cases of dysphagia in individuals with
a diagnosis of ALS. Results: This review includes five studies that met the criteria; however, only four of the five were case studies. The total numbers of
participants were 109. Participant's ages ranged from 35 to 75. Compensatory
strategies were influenced for the maintenance of dysphagia. There was no
specific factor that all individuals were at the same stage of the disease.
Discussion: Strategies for maintenance were assessed and used in all of the
studies to preserve the life of the individuals with ALS. Little amount of research is available; therefore, more research is needed involving dysphagia
maintenance in ALS. Educational Objectives: The reader will be able to (a)
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understand the overview of ALS, (b) determine the level of dysphagia, and (c)
gain a better understanding of the most important way to maintain the quality
of life in this diagnosis.
23.The Role of MAB-5 Target Genes in Q Cell Neuronal Migration
Collin Gilmore and Roxanne Burger
Faculty mentor: Jamie Dyer
Neural development requires a large number of tightly regulated molecules to
direct the movements of neurons to their proper locations throughout the brain
and body, as well as provide the signals necessary for proper synapses to form
between these cells and other neurons and tissues. Numerous molecules are
differentially regulated downstream of a transcription factor called MAB-5, a
protein that directs the migrations of the neurons in the Q lineage. In a genomic screen performed previously by another group, many genes were identified downstream of MAB-5, though knockdown of 55 of these gene targets via
RNA interference did not result in neuronal migration defects. Mutations in 25
of these genes were publicly available and obtained for these studies. Each of
these strains are currently being examined for neuronal migration defects in the
Q cell lineage to determine if these genes are in fact involved in these migrations. Through this validation of genes involved in Q cell migration, we can
increase our understanding of how neurons migrate from their birth places to
form a mature nervous system. As many of these genes are conserved in humans, our studies will likely increase our understanding of the development of
the central nervous system.
24. The Effect of Kinesio Tape on Ankle Range of Motion and Postural
Sway in Single Leg Stance
Paul Hagan, Whitney Kostal, and Maggie McGartland
Faculty mentor: Dave Heller
This study evaluated the effect Kinseio Taping has on ankle range of motion
and postural sway in a single leg balance task. Ankles were taped with KT or
left untaped. Range of motion was measured using a goniometer. The participant performed single leg-standing tasks on a tile surface for 25 seconds. Postural sway was quantified by the range and standard deviation of the net acceleration obtained with an accelerometer. There were no significant differences
in any range of motion measures (Right Sagittal- KT: 55.7 +/- 8.1? vs. untaped:
58.0 +/- 9.6?; Left Sagittal- KT: 55.7 +/- 9.0? vs. untaped: 57.6 +/- 7.1?; Right
Frontal- KT: 48.6 +/- 15.9? vs. untaped: 47.4 +/- 21.1?; Left Frontal- KT: 44.7
+/- 15.0? vs. untaped: 42.4 +/- 13.7?). There were no significant differences in
the postural sway measures (Standard Deviation- KT: 0.012 +/- 0.005 g's vs.
untaped: 0.011 +/- 0.006 g's; Range- KT: 0.088 +/- 0.044 g's vs. untaped: 0.082
+/- 0.034 g's,). KT as prevention of ankle sprains may not be effective. KT
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does not affect ankle flexibility nor does it improve stability during static balance. Further research will determine KT's effect on ankle flexibility and stability during dynamic tasks such as running.
25. Work Place Fall Prevention in a Higher Education Setting
Rachel Mead and Shelby McNealy
Faculty mentor: Janet Kupperman
The annual cost of work place slip and fall injuries in in the United States is
approximately 70 billion dollars, and slips and falls are ranked as the leading
cause of workers' compensation claims (EMC Insurance, 2013). In addition to
workers' compensations claims, falls also cause businesses to lose profit directly in costs for medical expenses and legal services. Regardless of financial
concern, Rockhurst's established value of "CuraPersonalis," care of the whole
person, places high priority on the health of Rockhurst's employees and students. The current investigation was undertaken to examine fall risk factors, the
pattern of falls on the Rockhurst campus, and general and Rockhurst fall prevention strategies. Fall risk factors can be classified as personal (age, functional abilities, chronic conditions) and environmental. Education and a variety of
exercise modes can be used to reduce the risk of falls resulting from personal
risk factors. Fall prevention strategies that can impact workplace environmental risk factors include safety audits and messages such as signage. A campuswide safety audit was performed based on a previously published checklist.
The most common issue was unsecured electrical cords on floors that could
pose a tripping hazard. Fall prevention initiatives on the Rockhurst campus
were also investigated and found to relate mainly to communication. Information about falls reported to Campus Security from September 2014 to July
2015 was categorized based on location and individuals involved. While the
number and severity of falls on campus did not lead investigators to conclude
that an exercise-based intervention program was warranted, an enhanced informational/educational campaign could be valuable and is being considered as a
next step.
26. An Examination of Kinetic and Kinematic Variables in Relation to
Trunk Rotation; Moving Toward Global Population Health Assessment
Adam Fatkin
Faculty mentor: Dave Heller
The trunk is a vital part of any motion the body performs, as the muscles in the
trunk area are often the first muscles activated to maintain stability. As a result,
it is important to know how the trunk is able to function properly and what
factors go into optimal function. The purpose of this study is to analyze a large
data set of subjects performing a standardized trunk rotation movement to find
the underlying variables that may affect how successful the movement is. The
success of the movement was determined by overall range of motion (ROM) of
2,364 different test subjects. 3-dimensional marker-less motion capture was
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performed at DARI, (Dynamic Athletics Research Institute, Overland Park,
KS). Subjects were classified into 3 groups (low, mid, high) based on their
trunk ROM. High and low groups were compared using t-tests. Out of the 40
different variables analyzed, 18 were considered to be statistically significantly
different at the p = 0.0001 level. From this it can be inferred what variables
may be important to focus on, to maintain optimal stability during athletic
training to allow the subject to attain their peak level of fitness.
27. Physics of Electrical Signals from Skeletal Muscles and EMG
Tim Mahoney
The purpose of this Physics of Medicine Project was to research physics principles applied in the conduction of electrical signals from nerves to skeletal
muscles and the use of Electromyogram (EMG) to detect nerve function. This
research was then used to investigate neuromuscular diseases and how they are
detected using EMG primary and secondary sources. Two different neuromuscular diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and myasthenia gravis,
were researched to investigate how abnormalities in EMG relate to physics
principles guiding conduction of the signal. To study electrical signals to skeletal muscles and EMG, primary and secondary research was collected from
multiple sources, and later compiled to create a poster that represented the
physics principles of signal transfer within an axon, detection of an EMG, and
the neuromuscular diseases (ALS and myasthenia gravis). Results from the
research indicated that ALS and myasthenia gravis can be explained by breaking down the physics principles guiding signal transfer. Once the cause of the
neuromuscular disease is determined, the EMG can be used to detect and identify the abnormality of the disease. Future research plans include an integration
of physics principles as they relate to the physiological responses of other more
common neuromuscular disorders.
28. Color, Emotion, and Memory
Tim Mahoney and Andrew Garcia
How well do remember pictures of scenes and objects? Does the color congruency of images and the mood created using background music affect an individual's memory? We tested this notion by presenting 30 images for three seconds each (images were black-and-white, congruent, or incongruent), and then
tested participants on a recall test with some of the images that were kept the
same and some of them modified in color. The results from this test are forthcoming.
29. The Drinking Habits of Female Student and Non-student Athletes at
both Large and Small Universities
Gillian Jones, Kristin Wolff, Paige Valaika, and Erika Celoni
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Faculty mentor: Steven Brown
This study examined the difference in alcohol consumption habits between
female students and female student athletes at both small private and large public universities. Specifically, the frequencies of how often students drink alcoholic beverages and in what settings they drink were analyzed. We created a
survey asking questions about drinking patterns, and distributed it to a total of
forty participants: twenty from Rockhurst University and twenty from the University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou). Ten athletes and ten non-athletes were
surveyed from each school. We hypothesized that student athletes consume
less alcohol than non-athletes, as well as that students at larger schools
(Mizzou) consume more alcohol than those at smaller schools (Rockhurst). The
findings and implications of this study will be discussed.
30. The Relationship Between Greek Affiliation and Perceived Disruptiveness in College Students
Antonia Curry, Brianna Butler, Mary Mantese, and Anthony Calcagno
There were two separate surveys, both of which had a picture of a man standing in front of a white wall. The variable that was changed in the pictures was a
button, pinned on his chest. In one picture, the button had a blue "R" while the
other button had Greek letters on it. The Greek letters were meant to represent
a Fraternity but had no real affiliation with an organization. We hypothesized
the male in the picture with the button that has the Greek letters on it would be
seen as more disruptive than the picture without the Greek letters. The results
of this study will be discussed.
31. The Relationship Between Type of Help and Gender
Jacob Brotherton, Madeline Gollihur, Rachel West, and Madalyn McCall
The categories of help were monetary donations, or giving personal time to
assist the cause. The survey was distributed to equal amounts of males and
females. We hypothesized that females would be more willing to help than
males. We also predicted males would be more willing to contribute monetary
sums, whereas females would be more willing to contribute their time volunteering. We will discuss the results of our study at the session.
32. The Relationship Between Empathy and Nomophobia in College Students
Haley Myers
Faculty mentor: William Haefele
Some authors have claimed that empathy levels in those who show characteristics of nomophobia are lower than those who do not. Nomophobia is the
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anxiety experienced when not in possession of or separated from a smartphone
device. This project is an empirical investigation of this claim. Fifty-six students from a private Midwestern university completed a survey measuring empathy and another measuring nomophobia. Results showed that there was no
significant correlation, r=1.43, p=0.294. Information regarding social media
usage will also be included. Discussion will address possible explanations of
why results differ from previous claims.
33. Health Information Communicated In Parents' Magazines: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Addison Pittman
This ongoing project examines the types of health information communicated
in magazines targeted toward parents. The project explores what types of
health information tend to get more attention in these magazine. The initial
phase of the project was conducted using a qualitative content analysis of
health information in free parents' magazines. As the project continues, additional data will be gathered including coding and analyzing health information
in paid parents' magazines, blogs, and other informal sources of health information from across the United States.
34. How Hard Should You Rock While Studying: Music and Recall
Lauren Wojdyla, Melissa Riley, Peyton Johnson, and Monica Berner
The purpose of this study is to examine memory recall and the factors that affect it. A common practice for students is to listen to music while studying. We
examined the effect of listening to lyrical music versus instrumental music has
on memory recall. We also looked at the effect that concrete versus abstract
words had on memory. Participants included 40 Rockhurst University students,
and these students were grouped into 4 groups of 10. Two different presentations were made, one with 20 abstract words and one with 20 concrete words.
Two groups were presented with the abstract slideshow, while one of those
groups listened to the lyrical song and the other listened to the instrumental
song during the presentation. The other two groups were presented with the
concrete slideshow, while one of those groups listened to the lyrical song and
the other listened to the instrumental song during the presentation. After the
presentation was completed, subjects were instructed to write down as many
words they could remember from the presentation in 60 seconds. We hypothesized that subjects would recall more concrete words than abstract, and those
who listened to instrumental music would recall more words than those who
listened to lyrical music. The results and implications of our study will be discussed.
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35. Lessons Learned at Healthy U: Managing and Evaluating a Collective
Impact Collaboration
Chanelle Zak
Faculty mentor: Jennifer Rinella
The purpose of this study is to examine the process and results of Healthy U, a
five-year collaborative initiative developed by the Junior League of Greater
Kansas City to focus on children's fitness and nutrition. This collective impact
collaboration included Harvesters – The Community Food Network and University Academy, a K-12 college-preparatory charter public school serving
1,000 students that reside in the Kansas City, MO School District. This mixed
methods project will measure Healthy U's impact as well as share successes
and lessons learned through an examination of the relationships among partners in this formal collaborative model.
36. Re-conceptualizing Resilience and Implications for Intervention
Lucas Kurz
Faculty mentor:S teven Brown
This presentation will review the psychological concept of resilience, present
current theories of resilience and discuss strategies for increasing resilience
through treatment and community interventions. A central theme in resilience
research is the shift from a focus on individual characteristics to the impact
society, systems, and community can have on an individual's resilience. While
resilience is conceived as something one holds within themselves, research is
beginning to show that outside influences such as socio-economic-status and
learning history influence one's ability to be resilient. This has implications for
treatment creating a need for community based approaches. Further research is
needed to define the mechanisms through which environmental factors interact
with resilience and to strengthen community based interventions designed to
build resilience.
37. How Mood Affects Color Memory
Emily Felich and Duncan Brandt
In this study, the researchers were looking to find if a person's mood affects
their color memory on everyday objects. By using videos and music, we manipulated the mood of participants before and during the experiment. The
participants were shown a series of black and white slides with pictures of
common objects like apples, stop signs, and the Facebook logo just to name a
few. They then chose the correct color from the color spectrum that was given
to them that corresponded with the object. While data collection is still in progress, we hope to find that those participants in the happy subject group will
identify more colors correctly than those participants in the neutral or sad subject groups.
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38. The Effects of Mood on Lexical Decision Task
Will Kathrein and Addison Pittman
A Lexical Decision Task is a test to see how quickly an individual can identify
a word from a non-word. This experiment tests the impact of mood on time to
make a lexical decision (if a letter string is a word or not). Participants were
recruited from psychology classes at Rockhurst University. Each participant
was shown a video, one to put participants in a happy mood, the other to put
them in a sad mood. Then the lexical decision task was administered which
contained real words, pseudo-words, and non-words. Response time for correct lexical decisions was measured for each participant and then compared to
see if it was affected by mood differences (happy, sad). Results are forthcoming.
39. Reframing Our Conceptual Understanding of Depression and Augmenting Conventional Treatment Options with Positive Psychology
Travis Conner
Our socially-constructed conceptual understanding of depression has always
been one that focuses on depression being a diseased state of mind. Jonathan
Rottenberg's book, The Depths, explores a new conceptual understanding of
depression as an evolutionarily adaptive mechanism--one that lowers our motivation to continually engage in fruitless pursuits; thereby allowing us to save
energy and give us time to reflect on why our efforts did not produce the intended results, so we can devise superior plans and techniques for achieving
goals in the future. Adaptive as it may be, this adaptive mechanism can go
haywire and cause prolonged suffering in individuals. Conventional treatment
methods for depression are presented, as well as treatment methods from the
field of positive psychology that may be used to augment the positive effects
of conventional treatments.
40. Do Emotion Pictures Prime Emotional Stroop?
Tara Brinkoetter
We have all experienced a sudden change in emotion, to a comment or a
glance or a situation. But how does emotion affect cognitive processing? To
study cognitive processing, this experiment used the emotional Stroop task in
which participants were asked to identify the color of ink in which an emotion
word appeared. A computer program was used to test how an emotional picture presented just before the emotion word affected performance on the speed
of identifying the shade of ink correctly. The emotion picture may or may not
have been congruent with the emotion word. Participants (N = 28) completed
this task for 72 pictures of human faces showing either an angry, happy and
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sad emotional expression. Results showed some support for the idea that the
emotion expressed and the emotional congruity can effect response times.
41. Autism: A Review of Brain Mechanisms Associated with Impaired
Social Interactions
Stephanie McElwrath
Brain modularity is the idea that the human brain has evolved mechanisms
over time that are used to solve specific adaptive problems. Many evolutionary
psychologists believe that as primates began living in larger communities,
there was a need for the ability to understand and read the internal thoughts
and emotions of others. This concept is referred to as mindreading, and it relies on the interaction of four different brain mechanisms: the intentionality
detector (ID), the eye-direction detector (EDD), the shared-attention mechanism (SAM), and the theory of mind mechanism (ToMM). Baron-Cohen has
hypothesized that an impairment in this system, especially in SAM and
ToMM, lead to a condition called mindblindness, the inability to infer and
interpret others' internal thoughts and emotions. He proposes that this deficit is
the cause of the social interaction difficulties exhibited by individuals with
Autism. This presentation will review the brain mechanisms needed for
mindreading to occur and discuss how dysfunction in these mechanisms can
produce the symptoms of Autism.
42. The Synthesis and Characterization of Rh@Pt Nanoparticles
Stephen Ratz
Faculty mentor: Dale Harak
One way of producing the power needed for electric automobiles and other
devices is through the use of fuel cells. Fuel cells produce electricity, much
like traditional batteries do, except that the cell doesn't run down as long as the
fuel is supplied. One problem with fuel cells is that they are not always efficient. Our work is to develop catalysts for use in fuel cells that will make them
more efficient at converting the fuel into electricity. We have synthesized cubic rhodium/platinum nanoparticles (on the 10 nm size regime) that have
shown great promise as catalysts for the methanol fuel cell. The small size of
the particles give them a very large collective surface area which increases the
efficiency of the catalyst, as does the bimetallic nature of the particles themselves. We have also characterized the activity of these nanoparticles towards
the catalysis of formic acid oxidation via cyclic voltammetry. The oxidation of
formic acid is one of the cascade of chemical reactions that occur in methanol
fuel cells. We have also verified the shape and size of the synthesized nanoparticles via transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and collaboration with
researchers at Indiana University.
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43. Gross Sale Predictions on Opening Day Weekend of Movies
Joseph Lipoff and Austin Engleman
We are creating a model for a company called Box Office Analyst that will
predict gross sales of a movie on opening day weekend. This is based off of TT
levels, which is surveyed of people who chose a certain movie to be their first
chose and other categories which uses linear and multiple regression.
44. Core Plus vs. Traditional
Melissa Fenske
Faculty mentor: Sarah Hicks
In this presentation I will showcase the results of my analysis of two high
school mathematics text books using a Conceptual Understanding Weighting
System (CUWS) designed by Green and Shorter (2012). The objective of the
comparison was to determine which textbook, McGraw Hill Core Plus Mathematics Course 2 or Pearson Algebra 1, better prepares students to solve systems of linear equations.
45. Predicting Postpartum Hemorrhage
Alison Kleffner and Matt Schieber
We are using data on Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), a condition where women bleed excessively shortly after childbirth, in order to try to develop a model
that will predict whether or not a woman is likely to experience PPH. PPH is
the leading cause of maternal mortality in the world. In order to develop our
model we have been using the statistical program R and testing different model
types in order to find one that can accurately predict whether a woman will
experience PPH.
46. An Analysis of Kansas City Housing Inspections
Ryan O’Neal and Seth Soto
This semester, our team was tasked with attempting to optimize the neighborhood and housing inspection activities of the Kansas City government. Due to
the large size of the city, there are numerous housing inspections that are conducted on a daily basis and even more waiting to be conducted in the following
days. As a result, the data set that we worked with was rather large, requiring
the use of analysis software in order to conduct extensive analysis in a timely
manner. Our proposed solution for the problem is three part. In the first step,
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we prioritize the activities to be conducted on a daily basis from the overall list
of activities to be conducted by the department. Next, we employed clustering
methods to divide the total number of inspections conducted by the department
to a manageable number for each inspector. Lastly, we generate an optimized
route for each inspector based on a traveling salesman problem analysis. This
last step is key in optimizing the travel time for each inspector. As each inspector takes less time to travel between inspection sites, they can conduct
more inspections in a single day.
47. Children's math exploration
Sarah Greenwood
Faculty mentor: Zdenka Guadarrama
I developed a math activity geared towards 6-10 year olds that centered around
the Pythagorean Theorem. The activity had three sections to it and used
sources from the Linda Hall Library rare book room to support it. The first
section was based off Jonas Bronowski's proof of the Theorem. The second
section used Euclid's proof and the last section had the participants compare
pages out of Euclid's Elements to see if they could apply what they had
learned. The goal was to engage kids with the Pythagorean Theorem and have
them do hands on proofs to reinforce their conceptual understanding.
48. Mathematics in Insurance
Nicki Schebaum
Faculty mentor: Zdenka Guadarrama
The purpose of my poster presentation is to show different career opportunities
in insurance that are available for Mathematics majors. I will be showing how
risk is assessed by risk analysts and actuaries. I will also be explaining the different branches of insurance there are. For example, I will explain the differences between brokers, agents, underwriters and actuaries. I will provide an
example of how underwriters set the premiums for companies being insured
and the mathematics that goes into it. I will also provide an example of how
analysts asses risk.
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49. Measuring the Effectiveness of the Learn to Move, Move to Learn Early Childhood Themes Program and the Learn to Move, Moving Up Program in an Alternative School-Based Setting
Jenna Bruegger, OTS, Kirsten Eyestone, OTS, Lauren Goodman, OTS, Emily
Saucier, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Katie Ryan-Bloomer, PhD, OTR/L
The purpose of this research was to continue evaluating the effectiveness of the
Learn to Move (LTM) programs for children with significant behavioral
needs. The research team hypothesized that the participation in the programs
would result in statistically significant improvements in sensory processing and
occupational performance. Researchers also sought to validate the LTM programs in a modified manner, and to understand the lived experience of program implementation from the point of view of therapists and implementers.
Researchers utilized a phenomenological, mixed methods, repeated measures
design. The program did not yield statistically significant results for sensory
processing or for occupational performance. Qualitative analysis produced
themes, including strengths, weaknesses, modifications, and recommendations
for future program implementation. Findings suggest that LTM programming
may not be appropriate for lower functioning children. While the program appeared fun and motivating for higher functioning students, many challenges
limited the ability to measure increases in outcome measures following program implementation. The results suggest a continued need to study sensory
integration in a school setting, and the research also offers suggestions to therapists who seek to implement the LTM programs.
50. Exploring Adaptive Use of Seamless Pressure Garment for Children
with Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study
Aislinn Goad, OTS, Anna Laughlin, OTS, Catherine Niemann, OTS, Sarah
Schreiber, OTS, Brooke Williams, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Ketti Johnson Coffelt, OTD, MS, OTR/L
This research study explored the usefulness of and satisfaction with wearing a
seamless pressure garment as an adaptive approach for children with developmental disabilities during daily occupations. Survey descriptive research examined the perceptions and satisfaction of caregivers who had purchased a
SmartKnit Kids Compresso-T® pressure garment for their child. A follow-up
pilot study examined the wear and use of a pressure garment with a 7 year, 10
month old child who has sensory processing differences as indicated from Sensory Profile, 2. The pilot study explored and analyzed observable behaviors of
the child while wearing a pressure garment during daily home tasks.
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51. Using Fitness Trackers as Part of an Occupation-Based, Wellness
Program for Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Study
Elizabeth Allred, OTS, Paula Holm, OTS, Andrea Ketcherside, OTS, Katie
Luner, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Lynne Clarke OTD, MS, OTR/L
The incorporation of technology into everyday life tasks has been increasing
over the past several years. The authors of this study conducted a quasiexperimental pilot study with two groups of community-dwelling stroke survivors to determine what effects an 8-week occupation-based wellness group
intervention had on perceptions of health and well-being in this population.
The authors investigated whether using an activity tracker increased motivation
toward activity levels in stroke survivors. Each participant was provided with a
Garmin Vivo-Fit activity tracker, guidelines on how to use the tracker, and
education on fall prevention and activity pacing. Pre- and post-tests were completed on both groups, and outcome measures included a life satisfaction assessment, a motivation questionnaire, and a mental/physical health survey.
Results suggest that occupational therapy practitioners may incorporate technology, such as an activity tracker, with community-based stroke survivors as
part of client-centered and occupation-based interventions. Study results, limitations, and implications for occupational therapy practice and future research
will be discussed.
52. Exploring Recovery: Perspectives of Individuals with Mental Illness
Using Photovoice Methodology
Kelsey Albes, OTS, Carissa Clifford, OTS, Carly Hegemann, OTS, Chelsea
McCoy, OTS, Taylor Steelman, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Lynne Clarke OTD, MS, OTR/
The purpose of this qualitative study was twofold: to explore recovery perspectives of individuals with mental illness and to affirm the therapeutic potential
of photovoice methodology. Participants from New Frontiers, a modified clubhouse model, within Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health took photos of
everyday experiences that were integral to their recovery. Over a series of focusLgroup and scrapbooking sessions, participants conveyed the significance
of the items portrayed in their photos. Researchers transcribed and coded focus
group discussions along with scrapbook content in order to extract overarching
themes. Seven themes emerged: caring relationships, relaxation/stress reduction, mental stimulation, meaningful occupations, water & nature, negative
emotions, and positive emotions The findings contribute to the multitude of
subjective records of recovery experience which may be woven together by OT
scholars and practitioners to approximate an objective definition. Furthermore,
the use of photovoice methodology had a positive impact on participants and
brought awareness to their own concepts of recovery. Results of the study will
be presented and the findings, limitations, implications for future research and
OT practice will be discussed.
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53. Measuring the Efficacy of Group-Based Therapy Versus IndividualBased Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on Preschool-aged Children to Improve Upper Extremity Coordination, Bilateral Coordination,
and Occupational Performance
Emily Beymer, OTS, Lauren Brennan, OTS, Rebecca Dunlop, OTS, Anna
McFarland, OTS, Kirkwood Pinto, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Katie Ryan-Bloomer, PhD, OTR/L
The purpose of this study is to measure the efficacy of pediatric constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) intervention, implemented in group treatment sessions on preschool-aged children with various neurological conditions
to improve unilateral function, bimanual performance, and occupational performance. The second purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of
CIMT between group based therapy and individual based therapy. We compared the participants in our study to developmentally and medically matched
peers who have received individual CIMT intervention at Kennedy Krieger
Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. The children were be given a series of assessments before the camp began and at the end of camp.
54. The Test of Grocery Shopping Skills: A Preliminary Normative Data
Study
Adam Duncan, OTS, Jessie Lock, OTS, Jennifer Luecke, OTS, Alessandra
Sicola, OTS, Katie Walsh, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Liz Zayat MS, OTR/L
The Test of Grocery Shopping Skills (TOGSS) measures a person’s ability to
shop accurately and efficiently in the natural environment of an actual grocery
store (Brown, Rempfer, & Hamera, 2009). While grocery shopping behavior
has been studied using the TOGSS with individuals with Schizophrenia, Traumatic Brain Injury and Parkinson’s disease, it has never been used to examine
the general population. This presentation will examine preliminary normative
data on the TOGSS with adults in the general population and explore how it
informs grocery shopping behavior and cognitive performance.
55. Use of Portable Video Modeling to Promote Performance of Leisure
Skills for Community Living Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Kate Badger, OTS, Jessica Bayens, OTS, Kaitlin Fletcher, OTS, Amneet Kaur,
OTS, Natalie Simoncelli, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Ketti Johnson Coffelt, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Video modeling is an emerging intervention strategy that can help individuals
with developmental disabilities initiate and perform vocational tasks and activities of daily living. Evidence is lacking related to the use of video modeling
and leisure performance in the adult population who are able to live independently in the community. This research examined the use of video
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modeling to improve leisure tasks of two adult participants with developmental
disabilities to support a more independent lifestyle in their apartment home.
The objectives of the study explored whether video modeling intervention
training (VIMT) was effective for increasing independence, decreasing level of
assistance, and increasing satisfaction with leisure task performance.
56. Role of Occupational Therapy with Juvenile Offenders Living in Residential Foster Care
Ben Evans, OTS, Jessica Ferrell, OTS, Shannon Grantham, OTS, Katelyn Hinton, OTS, Emily Huntley, OTS
Faculty Mentor: Mylene Schriner, PhD, OTR/L
The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of an occupational therapy intervention program focusing on life skills training for youth in the juvenile justice system who are exiting the foster care system. An occupational
therapy program addressing life skills has the potential to prepare youth in this
population to live independently in the community and reduce the rate of recidivism. A pretest addressed the core areas of: daily living, self-care, relationships and communication, housing and money management, work and study
life, career and education planning, and looking forward. The results from the
pretest were used to create a client-centered occupational therapy intervention
program addressing the individualized group deficits. After the participants
(n=16) attended seven group occupational therapy sessions, the results showed
a significant improvement between overall Ansell Casey pretest and posttest
means and a significant improvement in the areas of deficit. The significant
results of this study demonstrate that occupational therapy can have a positive
impact within the juvenile justice and foster care systems.
57. Electrical Impulses of the Heart
Jay Patel
Faculty Mentor: Nancy Donaldson
The purpose of this experiment was to construct a heart model that incorporates and displays the nerve propagation through the heart. Along with this
propagation model, a fluid flow model was created to display the effects of the
hearts contractions on fluid flow. The primary purpose to use these two models
in unison is to display what happens to the heart and the blood flow in normal
and diseased states. Research was conducted on diseased states of the heart and
three diseases were chosen: diabetic autonomic neuropathy, bundle branch
block, ventricular tachycardia, and varied chamber arrhythmia. The initial steps
were to observe and duplicate the nerve impulses in these diseased states on the
heart nerve model, then to determine the effects this would have on the heart's
contraction patterns. Finally, these heart contractions were modeled via the
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fluid model to determine the effects of these diseases on the net fluid movement. The data obtained from this project was qualitative, thus numbers are
difficult to assign. The type of data obtained includes the observations of the
net fluid movement, and a visual understanding of the exact nerve impulses.
This experiment resulted in a better understanding of the normal and diseased
states of the heart and the effects of different neurological diseases on the cardiac output. Future experimentation on this would be to utilize this model to
better develop medical technology or to better understand medical interventions. The particular models utilized can be subject to continued improvement.
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Art Exhibition
4:30-6:00 p.m., Greenlease Gallery
The following pieces were selected for the Rockhurst University
Student Art Exhibition entitled “UNKNOWN UNDERGRADS”.
This exhibition is on view in the Greenlease Gallery through
April 30.
1. Laura Hopp
“Tarot Card Collection”
Mixed media
Price: $40 for box set (Individual POR)
2. Faye Temrutrynit
“Escape”
Acrylic on canvas
Price: POR
3. Andrea Lazzara
“African Storm”
Graphite on paper
Price: NFS
4. Andrea Lazzara
“Welcome to Kansas City”
Graphite on paper
Price: NFS
5. Shannon King
“Mandalalala”
Mixed media
Price: NFS
6. Sheila Slater
“Shell Kaleidoscope”
Graphite on paper
Price: NFS
7. Anika Lewis
“The Back Alley”
Oil on canvas
Price: $250
Price: $25
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8. Mackenzie Becker
(From left to right)
a. “Intentional Carpet Stain”
Graphite on paper
Price: POR
b. “Argyle Momma”
Acrylic, and ink on wood
Price: $100
c. “Baha Aunt”
Acrylic and ink on wood
Price: $100
d. “Jumpsuit Grandma”
Price: $100
e. “What Up G?”
Graphite on paper
Price: POR
f. “The Duo”
Price: $100
g. “Dead Fox”
Acrylic, ink, and graphite on paper
(lyrics from “Dead Fox” by Courtney Barnett)
Price: $50
h. “Nancy From Now On”
Acrylic, ink, and graphite on paper
(lyrics from “Nancy From Now On” by Father John Misty)
Price: $50
i. “Untitled Portrait”
Ink on paper
Price: $50
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8. Mackenzie Becker (continued from previous page)
j. “Hank”
Ink on paper
Price: $25
k. “Pat”
Ink on paper
l. “Untitled Portrait”
Acrylic, ink, and gouache on paper
Price: $50
m. “Untitled Portrait”
Acrylic, ink, and gouache on paper
Price: $50
9. Audrey Van Camp
“Morph”
Wood, aluminum, air dry clay, paint
Price: $125
10. Joseph Meng-Frecker
“The Way the Amaryllis Appears When I leave”
Oil on canvas
Price: POR
“Cozy Livingroom”
Oil on canvas
Price: POR
11. Samantha Gannan
“Pastelie”
Acrylic on canvas
Price: POR
12. Salvatore Christopher (Sesti)
“My Day at the Pier”
Acrylic on canvas
Price:
13. Christie Killeen
“Pimbo Jimbo”
Pencil, acrylic paint, acrylic ink, watercolor, oil pastel
NFS
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14. Katherine Blanner
“What Is/ What Once Was”
Photograph
Price: $20
a.“Annika & Jack”
Photograph
Price: $20
b.”Doyle & Jack”
Photograph
Price: $20
c. “Alex & Sally”
Photograph
Price: $20
d. “Emily & Jack”
Photograph
Price: $20
15. Caroline Killeen
a.”Chicken”
Pen
NFS
b.”Formal”
Pen
NFS
c.”Donnie Darko”
Pen
NFS
d. “Booker”
Pen and acrylic paint
NFS
e. “Lickety-split”
Pen
NFS
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16. Christian Civello
a. “Obey the Proclamation”
Digital image & Photoshop
Price: $5
b. “Going Going, Back Back, to Cali Cali”
Digital image & Photoshop
Price: $5
17. Mick Corless
“Huck Fin”
Graphite on paper
Price: NFS
18. Sean Badock
a. “Missouri Hills Sunset”
Oil on canvas
NFS
b. “Bishop Richard F. Stika with Pope Francis”
Graphite on paper
NFS
19. Monica Trout
“Frustration of Faith”
Colored pencil
NFS
20. Alex Stockard
“Lion”
Colored pencil on paper
NFS
21. Bridget Norlie
a.“Allstar”
Acrylic on paper
NFS
b. “Spectrum of the Soul”
Acrylic on paper
NFS
c. “Frozen Thoughts”
Acrylic on canvas
NFS
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22. Maria F. Gonzalez
a.“Two Heads”
Acrylic on canvas
NFS
b. “Night Time Flight”
Acrylic on canvas
NFS
23. Lauren Myers
“BOLD”
acrylic
POR
24. Carolyn Rouw
“Lucy”
Watercolor on paper
NFS
25. Josie Ruggeri
“Mud”
Oil on canvas
Price: $125
26. Laura Muller
a.“All for the Greater Glory of God”
Acrylic on canvas
Price: $50
b. “Artception”
Acrylic on paper
NFS
27. Lauren Myers
“The Cabo Arch”
Acrylic on canvas
Price: $200
28. Mick Corless
“Spider, Man”
Acrylic
NFS
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29. Emily Damazyn
“Jacky-boy”
Acrylic on canvas
NFS
30. Cody Sally
“Blanner Grasps”
Acrylic
Price: $120
31. Faye Temrutrynit
a. “Butter Sculptures”
Acrylic on canvas
POR
b. “Support”
Acrylic on canvas
POR
c. “Longboard”
Acrylic on paper
POR
32. Monica Martinez
“Snowy Rock”
Acrylic on canvas
NFS
33. Ben Bischoff
“Dream Home”
Cardboard, popsicle sticks, paint, cork, felt
NFS
34. Alison Lard
“Security”
Rocks, grout, foam board
35. Aldair Gongora
a. “Materialized”
3-D Printing
NFS
b. “The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts”
Photograph
NFS
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36. Katie Hall
“My Dream House”
NFS
37. Mark Loeffelholz
“Cliff house”
Wood, wire, foam core board, popsicle sticks, recycle bin, glue, acetate
38. Mariah Stewart
“Motel”
Digital Print
Price: $10
39. Amber Wiese
“Student Perspective on Art Therapy”
Performance
40. Shelia Slater
“Our place”
Digital Prints
41. Mackenzie Becker
(From left to right)
a. “Untitled Portrait”
Acrylic, ink, and gouache
Price: $150
b. “Untitled Portrait”
Acrylic, ink, and gouache
Price: $150
42. Amber Wiese
“Student Perspective on Art Therapy”
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Student perspectives on their art work.
Laura Hopp
I am currently a senior, about to embark out into the world as a real-live human
for the first time in a month or so. I am interested in connections.
Much of this semester’s work has been an exploration of how to construct a
narrative of past experiences I desire to hold close and remember as a way to
combat my rather pervasive forgetfulness. The process of revealing (even to
myself) this honest yet fantastical chronicle of the days leading up to this moment in time (you as the viewer right here reading this) via poetry has allowed
for a space of healing and self-investigation. Using color and form to convey
certain emotions attached to previous and enduring experiences also lies in this
space of healing and memory. My clearest desire is that some process of absorption or transformation can occur within the viewer. If my words can transmit energy, if the color falls off of the canvas and is no longer my own, if the
interaction with you and my work in any tactile or intangible way occurs without my knowing, herein lies the success.
Andrea Lazzara
For me, art is a way to let my mind free. On any given day my mind is overflowing with stuff: it is a never ending movie of my ideas, images, dreams, and
fears. In the past few years my mind has ceased to have time to just stop and
think. Thoughts rush by one another, never having time to really acknowledge
each other until it is too late and they inevitably end up crashing into a mangled
mess. I needed some way to unpack the mess of tangled ideas that rage through
my brain: and art is that doorway. So my art is my mind, it is a part of me. It
allows someone to see the depths of my greatest regrets, the summit of my
most empowered moments, and cave of my darkest fears. It does the most terrifying thing: opens myself up to be vulnerable with strangers. People like to
ask, “A penny for your thoughts?” and I answer with art.
Mackenzie Aynne Becker
These pieces of wallpaper are derived from a reaction to the permanence of
childhood in conjunction with the eminence of family. Memories, tangible
substances, and emotions have permeated my journey throughout this particular stage of life and these surfaces have remained an intricate connection to my
perception of the present world. Bella and Jim’s Wallflowers describe a particular kind of childhood permanence through its concrete nature. This replication of wallpaper is tangible in reality and translates as the only substance within my grandparent’s kitchen that has remained untouched since childhood. This connection is deepened by the emotions and experiences which I
shared with my grandparents in this space and contributes to an integral facet
of my life. Within this psychological landscape a natural familial narrative
begins to formulate that begin to dissipate childhood experiences and bring
light to struggles ranging from addictions to disorders. In this space, family
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members have the opportunity to silently and distantly experience these happenings while their colors and patterns resonate with each individual. This aids
in revealing the essence of their authentic self, as these people have remained
important role models throughout my life. I have placed them on top of the
wallpaper, in the kitchen where they all shared most of their lives and experiences together.
Caroline Killeen
For this series of work I chose pictures that I had taken of friends and replicated them into drawings. The mediums I worked with were blue and black ballpoint pen with the instance of acrylic paint in my piece entitled, Booker. I
wanted to capture some of the memories I had of my friends not only in a photograph but also a drawing. I chose to create this series of drawings because it
challenged my ability to invent with a medium other than paint or pencil. With
a ballpoint pen you have little to no room for error and this is something that I
have learned to value more when I work with things like acrylic and pencil.
None of my drawings have specific meaning but Booker has struck the most
meaning within people’s minds because of its use of color within the bandana
and Redskins logo.
I typically find myself trying to reach a state of perfection within my art and
with this series of drawings I felt that desire slip away in a sense. Although
each stroke of my pen or brush was made with a specific intent I felt that
throughout this process I was able to accept the permanence of the medium I
was working with and the error that it sometimes left on my paper. The ripped
edges of my pieces finalizes the inadequacies of my drawings because of the
lack of a clean and controlled boundary for the faces of my friends to sit upon.
Sean Badock
When determining what I will do next for an art project, I first think about
things that I like to do or enjoy throughout my life. I tend to not think about
things that bother me because I like to think more about the positive things and
depict those in the best way possible. It is important for me to create something
that I actually like and would like to hang up in my room or house. I tend to
like to create things that other people find interesting or visually stunning and
life like. I also like to create things that are just generally awesome. I also prefer to make works that are more realistic, but with some artistic freedom whenever I want. I also just enjoy the process of creating or making something from
a blank page or canvas. It allows me to look at something and depict it exactly
or change things that I want to change, whether on purpose for a specific reason or otherwise. I also like to do or have some background information or
experience with the subject material that I will be working on. This allows me
to know either first hand or through research the idea that I will be creating and
makes me connect better with the piece. Overall this process allows me to get
closer and create a better piece.
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Once I choose a topic or picture that I would like to work from I then begin to
think about what I want to incorporate or how I want it to look visually. This
takes a lot of thought and creativity. Then I begin to do sketches of what I want
and I begin to visualize the project. If it is a painting I also like to do smaller
paintings as a way of just visualizing what I am about to do and to smooth out
some of the rough edges that may still exist. This process allows me to try different ideas and place them all together before committing to the actual piece.
Although I do not do this every time, I find this approach to be beneficial because it allows for me to practice and to get comfortable with the subject material.
I like to find subject material that is relatable to my life so that I can put myself
fully into the work that I am creating. I find it difficult at times to find an idea
that I really like because I like to put a lot of effort and energy into each piece
so that I can truly be proud of what I created. I want to create artwork that is
both visually awesome, whether realistic or otherwise, and also content that is
interesting to myself, but also others. I care about the look of each piece because each piece is a reflection of myself, but also of those and the things
around me.
Salvatore Christopher Sesti
My artwork is a reflection of my view of the world. It is the visual expression
of my perception of reality. For the most part, my reality is a positive one. My
art is made up mostly of paints, including, acrylics, water color, oils, and my
favorite, water based oils. I also like to use anything that is available even if it
is crayons. Since music is a form of art I feel obligated to mention I like to play
the guitar, piano, and trumpet. Much like my paintings or drawings, I like to
play anything that is cheerful, beautiful, or relaxed.
My influences on my artwork are people and things that I have personally experienced and that is probably why my art is so positive. I have been fortunate
enough to have mostly positive experiences in my life when I dealt with art.
This is in part thanks to all the family and friends who have been artistically
inclined and have supported me throughout my life. other influences include
but are not limited to: Claude Monet, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gough, Thomas Hart Benton, Chris Malfi, Anne Austin Pearce, and
Bob Ross.
My art takes on an almost animated sense, there is a sense of life in each thing
that I make. I try to pull that life from my personal experiences whether it be
from a memory, a feeling, a routine, or an aspiration and put that into the art. I
like to use brighter, vibrant, colors to depict scenes that make me happy. It is
the reason I love art. If I am able to bring to life some of the things that make
my life a more enjoyable, or joyful, maybe, just maybe, it might bring that joy
to someone who sees my work.
Alex Stockard
My work is the work of my imagination with nature. In my work, I try to make
the imagery that I uniquely see.
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Cody Sally
I am studying international business, and in my studies I have come to the realization that it is often the case that individuals become blind to their own culture and in light of that I have begun a study showing two aspects of nature
together, relying on the senses that we can grow from the idea that we need to
be able to see our own upbringing in order to better our relationships with
those around us as we grow and expand our horizons in a contemporary
society.
Amber Wiese
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is defined as a
mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the art therapist, use art
media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore their feelings,
reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and
increase self-esteem. The use of art therapy as a practice requires knowledge of
visual art and the creative process, as well as of human development, psychological, and counseling theories and techniques.
This semester, I have been interning with Sherri Jacobs to learn more about the
world of art therapy. Through this internship, I have had the opportunity to
work alongside Jacobs at Village Shalom, a community for older adults in the
Jewish Tradition. In the group setting used at Village Shalom, Jacobs uses an
art directive to evoke feelings from the group. Many of the participants share
how they are feeling that day to begin the group and Jacobs continues to ask
questions of them throughout the time. There is a specific woman, who has
been attending the group for over 15 years, who paints using her mouth. She
has only allowed three people to assist her with her paintings throughout this
time. Two weeks ago, she asked me to assist her, which opened my eyes to
how delicate a relationship is between the participant and their therapist or student intern.
As a final project for my internship and my painting course this semester, Jacobs and I brainstormed an art directive for me to use in a therapeutic setting. I
asked volunteers to attend an evening painting session where I gave them the
open ended directive to “paint about either your feelings about school, the upcoming summer, or your family/friends and assign an emotion to each color
you use”. The idea was that they would use more color for the emotions that
they feel are most powerful for this topic. I spoke with the volunteers throughout the session and was given insight to many parts of their work. At the end of
this session, I gave each of the volunteers my phone number and asked them to
contact me if they wanted to talk about their painting more.
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Theater Production, “Life is a Dream”
Mabee Theater
House Opens:7:00 p.m.
Performance begins: 7:30 p.m.
In the Making of Theatre History, Paul Kuritz summarizes Calderon’s play as
an argument of Catholic dogma;
“In Life is a Dream a Polish king keeps his son locked in a tower, because a
prophecy said the son would be evil. To test the prophecy, the king drugs the
son and removes him from the castle. The son wakes, shows evidence that the
prophecy is true, and finds himself back in the castle. When a revolution frees
the son, he wonders if his first freedom was real or a dream. Whatever the
truth, he vows to be a good ruler.”
Although the statement is true, it is only a part of the beautifully crafted three
act poetic play. The quote leaves out the story of the heroic woman who crosses the mountains to avenge her honor, the political manipulations of the honor
system to marry royal households in order to preserve a kingdom, and the
righting of wrongs when a comic sidekick of that brave woman tells us the
truth of our deaths. It is a play that examines honor, love, truth, faith, and indeed the ability to look at all of it through the eyes of the comic.
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Cast of “Life is a Dream”
Character
Basilio
Segismundo
Astolfo
Clotaldo
Clarin
Estrella
Rosaura
Soldiers
Ladies
student, year, major; minor
Carlos Nunez, freshman, Secondary Education and Spanish
Alex Stockard, senior, Spanish and Political Science
Michael Jokerst, sophomore, Biology
Jack Alsbach, freshman, Physics; Theatre Minor
Michael Doyle, senior, English; Criminal Justice minor
Kelsey Burrus, junior, Business Communication; Film minor
Maddi Wahle, junior, Psychology; Theatre Minor
Andrew Carey, freshman, Spanish and Psychology
Kelsey Keady, sophomore, Psychology and Criminal Justice;
Spanish Minor
Stephan Griffin ,junior, Pre-Med; Theatre Minor
Addie Kobie, sophomore, Criminal Justice and
Psychology; Theatre Minor
Taylor Kersten ,freshman, Biology/pre-med
Liz Vasel, junior, Biology
Stage Manager/Lighting Designer
Deanna Mason, senior, Chemistry; Theatre Minor
Spanish Coach
Celina Ornelas sophomore, Criminal Justice:
Psychology minor
Set Design
Paula Pearson and built with help from the TA 1300 class,
Introduction to Technical Theatre
Costume Design
Atif Rome and built with help from Addison Kobie,
Emily Richardson, and Andrea Lazzara
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Thank You!
Thank you to all student awardees for your hard work and
dedication to our mission of learning, leadership and service.
Thank you to all contributing students and faculty for s
howcasing academic excellence at Rockhurst.
Thank you to all parents, friends and alumni who came and
joined this celebration.
Thank you Dr. Doyle Witt, for delivering the opening address.
Thank you to all administrators for your encouragement and
participation.
Thank you, to Physical Plant, Computer Services, Chartwells,
and all the people that made the day possible from “behind the
scenes”.
Thank you, to the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and
Creative Activities Committee for all your hard work organizing
this event.
Thank you, to Anne Pearce for your work in organizing a
art exhibition and to Susan Proctor for your work with the
Musical that coincided with the timing of FOSA.
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