2015 VJAS Program - Virginia Academy of Science

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Virginia Junior Academy of Science
Research Symposium and 74th Annual Meeting
May 20-22, 2015
Virginia Academy of Science
93rd Annual Meeting
May 21-23, 2015
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Programs will be distributed to meeting registrants
at On-site Registration Desk
Program is also available on the VAS website
www.vacadsci.org
24-hour Emergency
540-568-6911 (911) if Life-Threatening
Campus Security Number
540-568-6913
JMU Conference Services 24-Hour Line
540-568-3606
The Virginia Academy of Science
The Virginia Academy of Science (VAS) is the fifth largest state, region, or city
academy of science in the U.S.; it was founded in 1923 to promote the civic,
academic, agricultural, industrial, and commercial welfare of the people of
Virginia. Exemplary programs have included Flora of Richmond and Vicinity,
Published, 1930, the first comprehensive multidisciplinary studies of the James
River Basin and the Great Dismal Swamp, volunteer research assistance to
Virginia in the instance of the kepone pollution disaster, and leadership in
establishing the Science Museum of Virginia.
Future Annual Meeting Locations:
Spring 2016, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg
Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting: The focus of this meeting is
support of undergraduate student research. Specific details about the
2015 Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting at Virginia State University
on October 24 will be made available on the VAS website
(www.vacadsci.org) during the summer.
The Virginia Junior Academy of Science
VJAS is a national model for the new and renewing state junior academies and
has been ranked among the top three in the nation for over two decades.
Through VJAS and other programs, VAS annually reaches over 40,000 Virginia
middle and high school students. Hundreds of volunteers make it possible for
Virginia secondary students to experience these activities.
A Tradition of Excellence, A Commitment to Action
Join the Virginia Academy of Science
Support the Virginia Academy of Science
May 20-22, 2015
93rd Annual Meeting
May 21-23, 2015
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Table of Contents
Officers of the Academy………………......................................................v
Officers of the Junior Academy................................................................vi
James Madison University Local Arrangement Committee………..........vii
VAS 93rd Annual Meeting Program Committee......................................viii
JMU President’s Message........................................................................ix
Jonathan R. Alger......................................................................................x
About James Madison University…………..............................................xii
Schedule of Events for Virginia Junior Academy of Science....................1
Schedule of Events for Virginia Academy of Science...............................3
Invited Speakers.......................................................................................6
Invited Lecture, Tuesday Evening VJAS General Session, Stephanie
Stockwell...................................................................................................7
George W. Jeffers Memorial Lecture, Eric Pyle........................................8
Sidney S. Negus Memorial Lecture, Conley K. McMullen....….................9
Virginia Academy of Science Special Symposium..................................10
VJAS Career Fair and VAS Poster Session…........................................11
Location of VJAS Paper Sessions...…....………………………………….12
Location of VAS Section Meeting Rooms...............................................14
Animal and Human Sciences A......………………………….…………….15
Animal and Human Sciences B......………………………….…………….17
Botany.................……………………...…………………………………….19
Chemical Sciences A.................………………………..………………….22
Chemical Sciences B.......................……………………………………….24
Chemical Sciences C..............................................................................27
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Chemistry….............………………………………………………………..30
Ecology and Earth Sciences A........….……………….…………………..33
Ecology and Earth Sciences B........….……………….…………………..36
Engineering..................………………………………………….………….39
Engineering and Math A………………..................……………………….42
Engineering and Math B………………..................……………………….45
Environmental Science A........……………………………………….…….48
Environmental Science B..............…………………………………………51
Environmental Science C..............…………………………………………54
Human Behavior A.....................……………………………………………57
Human Behavior B.....................……………………………………………60
Math, Statistics and Computer Science............…………………………..63
Medicine and Health A........………………………………………….……. 66
Medicine and Health B........………………………………………….……. 69
Microbiology and Cell Biology.................…………………………….……72
Physical Science A……………………...................……………………….75
Physical Science B……………………...................……………………….78
Physical Science C……………………...................……………………….81
Physics.……………………………………………….…..................………84
Plant Sciences and Microbiology A..…….………….............…………….87
Plant Sciences and Microbiology B..…….………….............…………….90
Psychology……………...…………………………….………………………93
Zoology……………………………………………………………..…………96
VJAS 2014-2015 School Members.........................................................99
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Contributors and Supporters.................................................................100
Acknowledgment of Patrons of the Academy.......................................102
Selected Programs of the Virginia Academy of Science.......................103
James Madison University Campus Information…………....................105
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93rd Annual Meeting
President
M. David Crosby
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
President-Elect........................................................... Conley K. McMullen
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Vice-President..................................................... Deborah L. Neely-Fisher
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA
Secretary.............................................................................Adam Johnson
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
Treasurer.........................................................................Thomas W. Haas
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Executive Officer.............................................................Arthur F. Conway
Associate Executive Officer……………………….........Carolyn M. Conway
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VJAS Director……...……………………………..………………Susan Booth
Associate VJAS Director……...………………..………………David Torain
Co-President..……………………….…………………….Christopher Bolton
Atlee High School
Co-President..…………………………….…..…………………Ben Rhoades
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School
Vice-President..………….………………….………….…………Wyatt Booth
Hampton High School
Secretary and Historian…………………………………….....Jon Gustafson
Mountain Vista Governor’s School
Editor-in Chief, The VOICE, and Communication Liaison.…....Kevin Zhan
Mills E. Godwin High School-Specialty Center for SMT
Officer Alumnus………………………………...............…….Margaret Doyle
VJAS Webmaster………………………………………….……Dennis Casey
VJAS Program Editor……………………………………Carolyn M. Conway
VJAS Program Editorial Assistant……………………………Alexa Brodnax
VJAS Program Editorial Assistant……………...……………Arthur Conway
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VAS 93rd Annual Meeting
and
VJAS Research Symposium and 74th Annual Meeting
May 20-23, 2015
JMU Local Arrangements Committee
Joyce Bentz, Chair, Conference Services
Jeremy Hawkins, Chair, Conference Services
Edward Bagsic, Coordinator, Conference Services
Bonnie Powell, Registration
Dr. Jon Spindel, Director, CISE Laboratory Operations
Bob Davis, Operations, Festival Conference & Student Center
Hope Thompson, Scheduling CHBS
Radhika Bhatt, Technology and Design Creative Services, Website
Chris Branson, Classroom Technical Support
Doug Gimbert, Classroom Technical Support
Ellen Callahan, Catering, Special Events
Ben Lundy, Parking Services
The Virginia Academy of Science and the Virginia Junior Academy of
Science wish to express their appreciation to the above individuals for
their involvement in preparing for our 2015 meeting. Appreciation is also
expressed to James Madison University for hosting the meeting.
JMU Sponsorships
Office of the President
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
College of Integrated Science and Engineering
College of Science and Mathematics
The Virginia Academy of Science and the Virginia Junior Academy of
Science also wish to express their appreciation to the above groups for
their generous financial support of this year’s meeting.
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VAS 93rd Annual Meeting Program Committee
VAS Vice President and Program Chair
Deborah L. Neely-Fisher
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA
Section Secretaries/Program Officers:
Agriculture, Forestry and Aquaculture…….…………….…..Thomas Kuhar
Astronomy, Mathematics and Physics…………………Joseph D. Rudmin
with Materials Sciences
Biology.……........................................................................Andrew Fabich
with Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Biomedical and General Engineering………….…………Ruchi D. Chande
Botany………………………………………………..…………..John Hayden
Chemistry……………………………………….…………………Tom Devore
Computer Science………………………………………………...Elaine Dietz
Education…………………………………………………………David Hagan
Environmental Science………………………………….…Eugene Maurakis
Medical Sciences…………………………………..……………Rachel Enga
Natural History and Biodiversity……………………….……Nancy Moncrief
Psychology…………………………………………………………Scott Hinze
Statistics……………………………………………………..............Roy Sabo
Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics…...………Nathan Wright
Program Editor: Carolyn M. Conway
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JMU President’s Welcome
May 2015
Dear Members of the Virginia Academy of Science and the Junior
Academy of Science:
On behalf of the faculty, staff and students in the JMU community, I am
pleased to welcome you to the campus of James Madison University.
We are delighted that you have chosen our campus as the location for
your 2015 session – the 93rd annual meeting of the academy.
The rate of scientific discovery has increased dramatically since the
Virginia Academy of Science was founded in 1923. It seems almost
daily we learn of some new scientific breakthrough that will help improve
the quality of the human condition or aid in our understanding of the
universe.
Virginia is a leader in this arena and many significant discoveries have
occurred on the campuses of Virginia’s outstanding colleges and
universities. At JMU, for example, undergraduate and graduate students
and faculty are partnering in meaningful research, finding solutions to
some of society’s most pressing issues in areas such as alternative
energy, healthcare and information security.
As a leading comprehensive public university, JMU is proud of the many
opportunities our undergraduate and graduate students have to
participate in important research.
James Madison University has pledged to attract more students in the
sciences, and to encourage them toward careers in teaching our K-12
students. We need to better prepare those influential elementary, middle
and high school teachers who will shape generations to come and
inspire the innovation of the future.
While you are visiting us, I hope you will have the opportunity to tour our
beautiful and cutting-edge campus facilities, and enjoy the sights of the
picturesque Shenandoah Valley. My best wishes to you for an enjoyable
and informative meeting.
Jonathan R. Alger
JMU President
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Jonathan R. Alger
President, James Madison University
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JONATHAN R. ALGER, J.D.
President, James Madison University
Jonathan R. Alger is the sixth president of James Madison University,
taking office on July 1, 2012. Under his leadership, the University has
developed a new strategic plan and a new vision to be “the national model
of the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.” This vision
incorporates leadership in engaged learning, community engagement, and
civic engagement. Mr. Alger’s previous higher education service has
included positions at Rutgers University (as Senior Vice President and
General Counsel), the University of Michigan, the American Association of
University Professors, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Mr. Alger is a nationally recognized scholar and speaker on higher
education policy and law and has given hundreds of presentations across
the US and abroad on a wide range of topics such as access and
opportunity, diversity, student and faculty recruitment and retention,
management of financial challenges, student organizations, shared
governance, leadership, and academic freedom. He has taught courses at
both the undergraduate and graduate level, and is currently co-teaching an
honors seminar on leadership.
Mr. Alger is the past chair of the Board of Directors of the National
Association of College and University Attorneys, which named him a Life
Member in 2013. He has served on many other national advisory boards
and committees, including the American Bar Association’s Accreditation
Committee and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council for
the National Institutes of Health. He currently serves on the Division I
Board of Directors for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA),
the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Council of
State Representatives, and was recently appointed by Governor McAuliffe
to the GENEDGE Alliance Board of Trustees.
Mr. Alger received his B.A. in political science with High Honors and Phi
Beta Kappa from Swarthmore College and his J.D. with Honors from
Harvard Law School.
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ABOUT JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
James Madison University is comprehensive university that is part of the
state-wide system of public higher education in the Commonwealth of
Virginia and is the only university in America named for James Madison.
Established March 14, 1908, the university offers programs on the
bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the
undergraduate student. JMU provides a total education to students — one
that has a broad range of the liberal arts as its foundation and encompasses
an extensive variety of professional and pre-professional programs,
augmented by a multitude of learning experiences outside the classroom.
The university has been a coeducational institution since 1966.
JMU is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia along
Interstate 81, approximately two hours from Washington, D.C., and
Richmond, VA. The campus is easily accessible from I-81’s Exit 245. The
nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) in Weyers
Cave, 20 minutes south of campus.
MISSION: JMU is a community committed to preparing students to be
educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
MOTTO: Knowledge is liberty
ACADEMIC DIVISIONS:
College of Arts and Letters
College of Business
College of Education
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
College of Integrated Science and Engineering
College of Science and Mathematics
College of Visual and Performing Arts
The Graduate School
TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 20,855
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, May 22, 2015
VAS-VJAS Headquarters: HHS 0301
Special Judge’s Meeting Room: HHS 2117
VJAS Paper Room: HHS 0014
Festival – Festival Conference & Student Center
HHS – Health & Human Services Building
ISAT – Integrated Science & Technology Building
Wednesday, May 20
3 – 10 pm
VJAS On-site Registration and
Package Pick-up, Dorm
Festival Ballroom Foyer
Check-in and Key Pick-up
3:30 – 5 pm
JMU Campus Tours
Festival Ballroom Foyer
5:15 – 6:30 pm
VJAS Dinner
East Campus Dining Hall
6 – 6:30 pm
VJAS Committee Meeting with
Officer Candidates and their
Sponsors
7:15 - 7:45 pm
Sponsors Meeting with VJAS
Committee
Festival Grand Ballroom
8 - 10 pm
VJAS General Session and
Invited Lecture by Stephanie
Stockwell
10:30 pm
CURFEW
Thursday, May 21
7 – 9 am
VJAS Breakfast
7 – 11 am
VJAS On-site Registration and
HHS Central Hallway
Package Pick-Up
7:15 – 8:30 am
VJAS Chairs & Judges CheckFestival Ballroom
in and Breakfast
8:55 am – 4 pm
VJAS Student Paper
Presentations
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See VJAS Program for
Details
Thursday, May 21
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
VJAS Lunch
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
VJAS Judges' Luncheon
ISAT 259
2 – 5 pm
VJAS Career Fair
ISAT Main Foyer
4 – 8 pm
VJAS Special Judges Meeting
HHS 2117
5 – 6:30 pm
VJAS Dinner with Scientists
7 – 8:30 pm
George W. Jeffers Memorial
Lecture by Eric Pyle
9 – 11 pm
VJAS Dance, DJ and Other
Activities
Festival Lower Drum
11 pm
CURFEW
Friday, May 22
6:30 – 8 am
VJAS Breakfast
8 – 10 am
VJAS Awards Ceremony
10 am – noon
VJAS Dorm Check-out and
Key Drop-off
Dorm 1st Floor TV Lounge
10 am – noon
VJAS Paper Pick-up
(Sponsors Only)
HHS 0014
10 am – noon
VJAS Participants Invited to
Attend VAS Poster Session
Festival Highlands Room
Festival Lower Drum
10 – 11:30 am
Attend VAS Section Sessions
VAS Section Locations
11 – 11:30 am
Presentation of VJAS Award
Papers at VAS Section
Sessions
VAS Section Locations
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday May 21 - Saturday, May 23, 2015
VAS-VJAS Headquarters: HHS 0301
Festival – Festival Conference & Student Center
HHS – Health & Human Services Building
ISAT – Integrated Science & Technology Building
Thursday, May 21
8 am - 9 am
VAS Environmental Symposium
On-site Registration and
Registration Package Pick-up
Entrance to
Bioscience 1007
9 am – 5 pm
VAS Environmental Symposium
Bioscience 1007
Bioscience 2007
1 - 9 pm
VAS On-site Registration and
HHS Central Hall
3:30 - 4:30 pm VAS Executive Committee Meeting
Festival Alleghany Room
5 - 6.30 pm
VJAS Dinner with Scientists
7 - 8.30 pm
George W. Jeffers Memorial Lecture
by Eric Pyle
Friday, May 22
7 am - 5 pm
VAS On-site Registration and
HHS Central Hall
8 – 8:55 am
VAS Poster Set-up
Festival Lower Drum
8 - 10 am
VJAS Awards Ceremony
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Friday, May 22
8 - 11 am
VAS Section Morning Sessions
See VAS Program for VAS
Section Locations
9 am - 5 pm
VAS Poster Session
Poster authors will be present
from 1-2 pm to discuss posters
and answer questions
Festival Lower Drum
10 – 11 am
Attend VAS Section Sessions
11 - 11:30 am
VJAS Award Paper
Presentations at VAS Section
Sessions
11:30 am –
12:15 pm
VAS Section Business Meetings
Section Locations
11:45 am - 1:15 VAS Fellows Luncheon and
pm
Meeting
12 - 2 pm
JMU President's Reception
Festival Lower Drum
1 – 2 pm
VAS Poster Session
Poster authors will be present to
discuss posters and answer
questions
Festival Lower Drum
2:15 - 5:15 pm
VAS Section Afternoon Sessions
Section Locations
4 - 5 pm
Meeting of current & newly
elected Section Secretaries with
Vice-President and Associate
Executive Officer
Other Section Officers may also
attend.
HHS 1201
4 - 5 pm
Meeting of current & newly
elected Section Editors with
Editor of VA Journal of Science
Other Section Officers may also
attend.
HHS 2201
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Friday, May 22
5 – 5:30 pm
VAS Poster Removal
Festival Lower Drum
5:30 - 7 pm
Academy Conference and
Sidney S. Negus Memorial
Lecture by Conley K. McMullen
Festival Ballroom A
7:15 - 9 pm
VAS Banquet and Installation of
2015-2016 VAS Officers
Festival Ballroom B-C
Saturday, May 23
9 am – ~noon
VAS Council Breakfast and
Meeting
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Invited Speakers
and
2015
Stephanie Stockwell
A Tale of Two Symbioses: Taking a “Citizen Science” Approach to
Understanding Plant-microbe Interactions
Invited Lecture - VJAS General Session
Tuesday, May 20, 2015
8:00 pm
Eric Pyle
An Age for Measurement: STEM Prior to the Industrial Revolution
George W. Jeffers Memorial Lecture – VJAS General Session
Wednesday, May 21, 2015
7:00 pm
Conley K. McMullen
Botanical Explorations in the Galápagos Islands:
From Darwin till Today
Sidney S. Negus Memorial Lecture – Academy Conference
Thursday, May 22, 2015
5:30 pm
Festival Ballroom A
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Invited Lecture, Tuesday Evening VJAS General Session
A Tale of Two Symbioses: Taking a “Citizen Science”
Approach to Understanding Plant-microbe Interactions
Stephanie Stockwell
Dr. Stockwell is an Assistant Professor in Applied Biotechnology within
the Department of Integrated Science and Technology at JMU. She
earned a B.S. in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
in 2001 and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Dartmouth College in
2008. In the lab, Dr. Stockwell’s research team uses recombinant DNA
technologies to dissect the ways in which bacteria sense and respond to
changing environments. Additional scholarly interests include teaching
methods to foster deep learning and curricular design for the
development of transferable skills. Her commitment to break down
barriers between science and society, by involving novice and nonscientists in the scientific process, motivates her to engage with
sustained K-12 STEM education outreach and the interdisciplinary JMU
Honors Program. To achieve this end, she has taken a “Citizen Science”
approach in which high school students collect and verify environmental
isolates from soil samples while JMU undergraduate researchers
perform the more sophisticated genetic analyses. In doing so, she has
created a symbiosis between educators and students as a means to
meet shared scientific and educational goals.
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George W. Jeffers Memorial Lecture
An Age for Measurement:
STEM Prior to the Industrial Revolution
Eric Pyle
The Age of Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th Centuries provided a
framework of thinking that led to modern science as we understand it
today. This new capacity for reason allowed Western Civilization to
measure the physical world and the heavens with greater precision than
had been known in all of human history before. But measuring the
heavens led people to measure the Earth in ways that resolved both
practical questions of borders between peoples but opened up new
questions on the structure of the Earth. This focus on precision in
measurement made possible the reproducible machinery of the Industrial
Revolution. Appearing as a Surveyor in Colonial Virginia, Dr. Eric J. Pyle
of the JMU Department of Geology & Environmental Science will share
how measuring the Mason-Dixon line depended on a 6-foot tall telescope
and a fir rod, why lodestones were worth their weight in silver, and how
determining the mass of the Earth relied on a really good clock. These
stories share how solid science could be conducted under extraordinary
circumstances and how important field-based science is to science as a
whole.
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Sydney S. Negus Memorial Lecture
Botanical Explorations in the Galápagos Islands:
From Darwin till Today
Conley K. McMullen
Dr. McMullen received his B.S. (Biology) from Eastern Mennonite
College, M.S. (Biology) from James Madison University, and Ph.D.
(Botany) from the University of Maryland at College Park. At JMU, he
teaches Organisms (Bio 114) and four upper division plant courses, is
director of the herbarium, and serves on the E. J. Carrier Arboretum
Advisory Board. His research focuses on the eastern U.S. and the
Galápagos Islands (floristics, systematics, pollination biology). He has
spoken widely and authored numerous scientific papers, including his
book Flowering Plants of the Galápagos. He has served on the Flora
Advisory Board for the Flora of Virginia Project, and for many years has
been a group leader at the West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage. He has
served the Association of Southeastern Biologists as Secretary; the
Society of Herbarium Curators as Executive Board member and editor of
The Vasculum; the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society as
President; and is currently President-Elect of the Virginia Academy of
Science. Additionally, he is an Honorary Research Associate of the
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a member of the Science Advisory Board of
Galápagos Conservancy, an elected Fellow of The Linnean Society of
London, and an elected Governing Member of the Charles Darwin
Foundation for the Galápagos Islands.
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Virginia Academy of Science Special Symposium
STATE OF VIRGINIA’S ENVIRONMENT
9 am – 5 pm
Bioscience 1007 and 2007
What is the Current State of our
Air Quality
Central Virginia Rivers
Forests
Geology
Land Use
Oceans & Marine Areas
Tidal Wetlands
Water Quality
Amphibians
Birds
Fish
Insects
Mammals
Mollusks
Plants
Reptiles
Recognized experts will report in these areas
NOTE: Separate registration is required for this symposium.
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VJAS CAREER FAIR & VAS POSTER SESSION
VJAS CAREER FAIR
2 – 5 pm
ISAT Main Foyer
CAREER FAIR PARTICIPANTS
George Mason University Bioengineering Department
James Madison University Admissions
James Madison University ISAT Department
Virginia Tech College of Science
and others
VAS POSTER SESSION
Friday, May 22, 2015
9 am - 5 pm
Festival Lower Drum
See VAS Section Programs for List of Poster Titles and Authors
Poster authors will be present from 1-2 pm
to discuss posters and answer questions
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LOCATION OF VJAS PAPER SESSIONS
All VJAS Paper Presentation Sessions will take place in Health and
Human Services (HHS) and Integrated Science & Technology (ISAT)
as indicated below.
Category-Section
Building
Room
Animal and Human Sciences A
HHS
2202
Animal and Human Sciences B
HHS
2208
Botany
HHS
1201
Chemical Sciences A
ISAT
336
Chemical Sciences B
ISAT
337
Chemical Sciences C
ISAT
343
Chemistry
ISAT
136
Ecology and Earth Sciences A
ISAT
148
Ecology and Earth Sciences B
ISAT
150
Engineering
ISAT
236
Engineering and Math A
ISAT
243
Engineering and Math B
ISAT
246
Environmental Science A
HHS
1204
Environmental Science B
HHS
1209
Environmental Science C
HHS
1210
Human Behavior A
HHS
2203
Human Behavior B
HHS
2204
Math, Statistics and Computer Science
HHS
2037
Medicine and Health A
HHS
2209
Medicine and Health B
HHS
2210
Microbiology and Cell Biology
HHS
1208
12
Section
Building
Room
Physical Science A
HHS
1202
Physical Science B
HHS
1203
Physical Science C
HHS
1207
Physics
HHS
1301
Plant Sciences and Microbiology A
ISAT
348
Plant Sciences and Microbiology B
ISAT
350
Psychology
HHS
2207
Zoology
HHS
2201
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LOCATION OF VAS SECTION MEETING ROOMS
All VAS Oral Presentation Sessions will take place in Health and
Human Services (HHS) and Integrated Science & Technology (ISAT)
as indicated below.
Section
Building
Room
Agriculture, Forestry and Aquaculture
HHS
1208
Astronomy, Mathematics and Physics
with Materials Science
Biology with Microbiology and
Molecular Biology
ISAT
350
HHS
1204
Biomedical and General Engineering
HHS
2208
Botany
HHS
1209
Chemistry
ISAT
337
Computer Science
ISAT
343
Education
HHS
2202
Environmental Science
HHS
1203
Medical Sciences
HHS
1207
Natural History and Biodiversity
HHS
1202
Psychology
HHS
2207
Statistics
ISAT
348
Structural Biology, Biochemistry and
Biophysics
HHS
1210
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Animal and Human Sciences A
Health & Human Services
Room 2202
Session Chair: Member or Representative of VJAS Committee
Morning Session: Please convene at 8:55 am for Announcements
Important Reminder
Please do not enter session while a student presentation is in progress.
9:00
How Does age affect color perception?
Neha Bagalkot and Vishakha Bisht, Mary Ellen Henderson
Middle School
9:15
Fingerprint palooza
Anamitra Barua, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
9:30
The effect of type of bird feeder on accessibility
Matthew Boyle, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:45
The effect of natural substances on repelling ants
Caroline Brickley, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:00
The effect of colored light on the breathing rate of goldfish
Abigail Charleston, George H. Moody Middle School
10:15
BREAK
10:30
The effect of different acidity levels in common beverages
on bovine tooth mass
Rebekah Cohodas, George H. Moody Middle School
10:45
The effect of Didox on mast cells' cytokine excretion
Corbette Condit-Fox, Sabot at Stony Point
11:00
The effect of types of body section on overall number of
regenerated planaria
Paul Doyle, George H. Moody Middle School
11:15
The effect of carbonated beverages on tooth enamel
Jolie Dunlap, Hines Middle School
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11:30
LUNCH BREAK - East Campus Dining Hall
Afternoon Session: Please convene at 12:25 pm for Announcements
Important Reminder
12:30
The effect of barometric pressure on headaches
Katesby Fuller, Sabot at Stony Point
12:45
The effect of endotoxin in water on the reaction of Limulus
ameobocyte lysate
Mathilde Gammino, Sabot at Stony Point
1:00
Effect of bird seed color on amount eaten
Peter Hughes, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:15
What is the effect of different mosquito attractants on the
number of mosquitoes attracted?
Matthew Jaffe, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
1:30
BREAK
1:45
The effect of food type on the glucose level of an individual
Jenine Jarrar, George H. Moody Middle School
2:00
The effect of different distances watching television on
temporary human vision
Emily Kinsey, George H. Moody Middle School
2:15
The effect of heredity on family musicality
Richard Kouar, Kenmore Middle School
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Animal and Human Sciences B
Room 2208
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of substance additive on filtration of glucose
through dialysis system
Corina Kowalski, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
The effect of yellow food dye on time for mice to run a maze
David McCracken, George H. Moody Middle School
9:30
The effect of gender on short-term visual sequencing
memory
Jordan Mosley, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
9:45
The effect of eating and drinking on levels of Arachis
hypogaea protein in human saliva
Hannah Parker, Sabot at Stony Point
10:00 The effect of probiotics and antibiotics on mealworm growth
Phillip Reeves, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
10:15 BREAK
10:30 The effect of the amount on electrolytes in a drink on the
blood pressure of someone who drinks it
Nawal Rehmani, George H. Moody Middle School
10:45 The effect of temperature on the ability of lipase to break
down lipids
Yashnoor Sandhu, George H. Moody Middle School
11:00 Making people frustrated
Moya Seneb, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
17
11:15 The effect of solutions on the dissolvability of earwax
Laura Shaia, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:30 LUNCH BREAK - East Campus Dining Hall
Important Reminder
12:30
The effect of environment on dog's sense of smell
Leila Shepard, Tuckahoe Middle School
12:45 The effect of ginger extract on the proliferation of colon
cancer cells
Daniel Sun, George H. Moody Middle School
1:00
The effect of amount of caffeine in a beverage on human
pulse
Archa Talati, George H. Moody Middle School
1:15
BREAK
1:30
The effect of musicians and non-musicians on the length of
their left and right fingers
Cesar Torres, Kenmore Middle School
1:45
On the other hand
Amy Tramontozzi, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
2:00
The effect of different types of detergents on snail health
Christopher Xie, George H. Moody Middle School
18
Botany
Room 1201
Important Reminder
9:00
The effects of water deprivation on the growth of Poa
pratensis
Marron Baker, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
9:15
The effect of acetylsalicylic acid on bean plant growth
Caroline Berger, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
9:30
The effect of CdTe quantum dots and silver nanoparticles
on Zea mays and Vigna radiata
Jordan Blankenship, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for
Science & Technology
9:45
The effect of varying concentrations of a diluted lead
acetate solution on the hypocotyl growth of Arabidopsis
thaliana
Jacob Boone, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
10:00
The effect of alleopathic solutions on the germination of
various crops and weeds
Skylar Brodowski, Washington-Lee High School
10:15
BREAK
10:30
What is the effect of cough medicine on the growth of
Wisconsin fast plants?
Nicole Canedo, Washington-Lee High School
19
10:45
The effect of temperature on magnetotropic effects on plant
growth
David Coffman, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
for Science, Math & Technology
11:00
How does soil temperature affect soybean germination?
Cora Deininger, Washington-Lee High School
11:15
The effect of different colored lights on tomato plant growth
Hannah Enslen, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
11:30
Important Reminder
12:30
Different pollutants and frequencies of exposure on
Brassica rapa
Devin Garcia, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover Hill
12:45
The effect of different sorghum extracts on the germination
rate of weed seeds
Cameron Kelly, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
& Technology
1:00
The effect of 3 herbicides on the control of weeds
Nishal Nugara, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
1:15
Isolation and characterization of salinity stress-related gene
in soybeans
Abhishek Penumala, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty
Center for Science, Math & Technology
1:30
The effect of microwave radiation on seed germination
Anna Polise, Washington-Lee High School
1:45
The effect of soil temperature on electrical potential of
yellow poplar Liriodendron tulipifer
Deanna Prince, Lee-Davis High School
20
2:00
BREAK
2:15
The effect of non-host extract on the ability of dodder to
form haustoria
Ronald Pritchard and Kali Ward, Roanoke Valley Governor's
School for Science & Technology
2:30
The effect of chorophyll extraction method on concentration
yielded
Liam Spiers, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
Science, Math & Technology
2:45
The effect of soil microorganisms on soybean growth
Jamie Staeben, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
3:00
The effect of colored mulch on sunflower height
Adam Vossenberg, Mathematics & Science High School at
Clover Hill
3:15
The effect of differerent amounts of fertilizer on chlorella
algae growth
Cameron Wierzbanowski, Washington-Lee High School
21
Chemical Sciences A
Integrated Science & Technology
Room 336
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of different syntheticity levels of a dye on its
permanency
Choe Aldana, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
The effect of household pipes on pH level
Josephine Baker, Kenmore Middle School
9:30
The effect of chlorine levels in water on health of hair
Emma Barrett, Sabot at Stony Point
9:45
The effect of pH solutions on rust generated
Daniel Belajic, Gunston Middle School
10:00
The effect of preservation on Lactuca sativa
Mick Bryner, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:15
The effect of preservatives on discoloration of fruits and
vegetables
Athena Butler-Christodoulou, Gunston Middle School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
Effect of dendrimer generations on dendrimer-plasmid
complex size
Nikhil Chandravel, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:00
Testing the resistance of electrolyte solutions
Brandt Chapin, Sabot at Stony Point
11:15
The effect of temperature on pH of AstroTurf water
Sarah Cloud, Tuckahoe Middle School
22
11:30
The effect of dosage form of ibuprofen on dissolution rate
Henry Cutright, George H. Moody Middle School
11:45
The effect of sorbents on water cleanliness
Vir Dasgupta, Tuckahoe Middle School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of varying concentrations of muriatic acid on the
pure chemical corrosion of a steel washer
Emily Davis, George H. Moody Middle School
1:15
The effect of cleaning material on water amount absorbed
Cecilia Deasy, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:30
Effect of milk on cupcake height
Ruth Diederich, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:45
Effect of oil extracting methods have on amount extracted
William Dornik, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:00
The effect of beverages on the amount of vitamin C
Michelle Emery, Gunston Middle School
2:15
BREAK
2:30
Are there VOC's Living in your home?
Katie Fried, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
2:45
The type of candy on the amount of dye
Josie Friedli and Camilla Regalia, Gunston Middle School
3:00
The effect of amount of chlorine in community pools on hair
damage
Nupur Goyol, George H. Moody Middle School
3:15
The effect of antacid potency on neutralizing lemon juice
Kathleen Gruber, Tuckahoe Middle School
23
Chemical Sciences B
Room 337
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of egg substitutes on height and density of
cupcakes
Samantha Haga and Hannah Rosman, Swanson Middle School
9:15
How does the time broccoli is boiled affect the density of
the water?
Rebecca Horovitz and Julia Rosenberger, Mary Ellen Henderson
Middle School
9:30
The effect of various acidulated building materials on the
percentage of corrosion
Gabrielle Jefferson, George H. Moody Middle School
9:45
The effect of varied cooking methods of potatoes on the
amount of resistant starch created
Akankshya Jena, George H. Moody Middle School
10:00
The sublimation of dry ice
Anna Kamian, Williamsburg Middle School
10:15
The effect of the amount of time peeled oranges are
exposed to air on the amount of vitamin C in the orange
Hakinya Karra, George H. Moody Middle School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
The effect of household chemicals on water evaporation
Gelila Kassa, Kenmore Middle School
24
11:00
The effect of chlorine on hair strength
Antonia Kotliarov, Gunston Middle School
11:15
The effect of different types of water on treatment methods
on the efficiency of the treatment
Sabrina Lee, George H. Moody Middle School
11:30
The effect of xanthan gum on viscosity of filling
Hayden Luckert, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:45
The effect of different temperatures of caffenol on the
sharpness of the film
Joy Ma, George H. Moody Middle School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
14 karat conductor conundrum
Evan Maly, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
1:15
The effect of different biomass on energy output
Owen Markow, George H. Moody Middle School
1:30
The effect of type of fat on cupcake height
Abigail McAllister, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:45
The effect of heating on vitamin C
Frances McGuire, Sabot at Stony Point
2:00
The effect of different beverages on the amount of tooth
decay
Caitlin McSorley, George H. Moody Middle School
2:15
Absorbing Orbeez
Bree Meyer, Swanson Middle School
2:30
BREAK
2:45
The effect of softeners on clothing burning time
Julia Meyer, Tuckahoe Middle School
25
3:00
Effect of brand of sunscreen on development of photopaper
Sarah Ann Mottley, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:15
The effect of various fruits on the glucose levels
Paige Murphy, George H. Moody Middle School
3:30
The effect of gluten-free flour on preservation of muffins
Quinn Murphy, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:45
The effect of enzymes on the rate aspirin dissolves
Gretchen Neary, Tuckahoe Middle School
26
Chemical Sciences C
Room 343
Important Reminder
9:00
What is the effect of the type of exterior paint on the
durability of the paint?
Alexis Parks, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
9:15
The effect of sunlight on evaporation rates of liquids
Caroline Payne, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:30
The effect of remover on amount of makeup removed
Ariela Press, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:45
The effect of the different types of fabric on burning time
Charles Purrington, Sabot at Stony Point
10:00
The effect of different types of electrolyte filled drinks on the
energy it provides in siemens
Kaustav Rajesh, George H. Moody Middle School
10:15
The effect of different methods on fingerprint identification
Rawan Salih, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
The effect of varying the age of bananas on the sugar
content
Esha Sharma, George H. Moody Middle School
11:00
Let it flow
Christine Siegal, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
27
11:15
The effect of material on how much oil is absorbed
Tanner Smuthkochorn, Kenmore Middle School
11:30
The effect of different flour types on muffin density
Harper Stallard, George H. Moody Middle School
11:45
The effect of dentrifrice on stained eggs
Mignote Tadesse, Kenmore Middle School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of hair dye on grey coverage
Reilly Towns, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:15
The effect of temperature on rate of catalase reaction
Daniil Usubyan, Swanson Middle School
1:30
Searching for the water splitting catalyst
Kirill Usubyan, Swanson Middle School
1:45
The effect of monosodium glutamate on the acidity of
stomach acid
Jessica Wen, George H. Moody Middle School
2:00
The effect of different acidic liquids on the level of tooth
stain
Mia Wiesinger, George H. Moody Middle School
2:15
The effect of plant population on water quality
Ashton Will, Stonewall Jackson Middle School
2:30
BREAK
2:45
What is the effect of different amounts of gluten on fast food
digests?
Anna Williams, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
28
3:00
The effect of cleaning method on cleanliness of retainers
Lida Wolman, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:15
The effect of pan material on cupcake height
Victoria Wright, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:30
The effect of temperature on the curdling of soy milk
Richard Zhai, George H. Moody Middle School
3:45
The effect of different types of acids on dental erosion
Rachel Zheng, George H. Moody Middle School
29
Chemistry
Room 136
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of sucrose concentration on rate of glucose
conversion after interverase is added
Nomin Baatarkhuu, Washington-Lee High School
9:15
Effect of source current duty cycle on an electrochemical
etch
Michael Bambha, West Potomac High School
9:30
The effects of acid on the oxidation of apples
Jessica Barranco and Lauren McKenzie, Harrisonburg High
School
9:45
Carbonated chaos: The effect of different brands of colas
on their pH and mercury levels
Cassia Block, Washington-Lee High School
10:00
Experiments in caffeine: The effect of roasting on the
caffeine concentration in coffee and the standardization of
caffeine extraction
Ryann Brown, Washington-Lee High School
10:15
The effect of temperature on the rate of self discharge
Spencer Brown, Washington-Lee High School
10:30
The effect of diesel type on burn time
Maxwell Cloe, Hanover High School
10:45
BREAK
30
11:00
The effect of different yeasts on the amount of fermentation
produced in different fruit juices
Matthew Coppolino, Washington-Lee High School
11:15
Development of a noval near-infrared fluorescent
theranostic anticancer prodrug
Jake Cui, John Han and Lily Li, Thomas Jefferson High School
for Science & Technology
11:30
The effects of temperature on battery longevity
Austin Engle and Christian Gehman, Harrisonburg High School
11:45
The effect of invertase versus diastase on glucose
concentration
Cade English, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover Hill
12:00
The effect of various proteases on the chemical
decomposition of polypeptides
Harry Kamian, Washington-Lee High School
12:15
Effect of copper-based algaecide type on precipitate
formation in alkaline water
Johanna Klein, Washington-Lee High School
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effect of water temperature on chloramine formation
Jacob Larsen, Yorktown High School
1:45
Using the reversible magnesium/water reaction to reduce
platinum usage in PEMFCs
Kelsey Levine, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
2:00
The effect of water pH levels on treated lumber
Gabrielle Levon, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
31
2:15
The inhibition effect of Gaultheria procumbens on the
corrosion of steel in 0.5 M Hydrochloric Acid
Savhanna Long, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
2:30
Computer-aided discovery of sortase inhibitors to combat
MRSA infections
David Lu, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
2:45
BREAK
3:00
Antibacterial efficacy of nanofilms on high traffic surfaces
Andrew Miller, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
3:15
Effect of ion count in electrolytes on water electrolysis
Rachael Osborne, Yorktown High School
3:30
The effect of candy and gum in the human stomach
Mone' Parker, Washington-Lee High School
3:45
Improving bioethanol production via microwave assisted
biological pretreatment
Yunyun Wang, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
32
Ecology and Earth Sciences A
Room 148
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of the number of days exposed to car gas on the
tip burn of pine needles
Shravani Achanta, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
What is the effect of different environments on stream water
quality?
Jessica Byer, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
9:30
The effect of the amount of cigarette butts on the pH level of
James River water
Lady Corral, George H. Moody Middle School
9:45
The effect of water samples on fecal coliform bacteria
results
Georgia Deane, Kenmore Middle School
10:00
What is the effect of water purification method on the purity
of water?
Quincy Dowling, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
10:15
The effect of oyster species on suspended sediment
Kate Driebe, Sabot at Stony Point
10:30
The effect of water depth on velocity of flowing object
Giselle Ebert, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
10:45
BREAK
33
11:00
What is the effect of the type of cooking oil on how much
biodiesel is produced?
Greta Engel, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
11:15
Effect of tea-making methods on time, environment, and
economics
Piper Finkelson, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:30
The effect of hydrocarbons on the growth of Pleurotus
ostreatus mycelium
Dominic Gammino, Sabot at Stony Point
11:45
The effect of different pollutant soultions on water
conductivity
Parul Goswami, George H. Moody Middle School
12:00
The effect of location along the James River on quality of
water
Mark Graff, George H. Moody Middle School
12:15
The effect of Eichhornia crassipes on copper levels in water
Michael Haddad, George H. Moody Middle School
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effects of sodium polyacrylate on the ability of
Phaseolus vulgaris to adapt to differing rainfalll patterns
Anupama Jayaraman, Robert Frost Middle School
1:45
The effect of different types of pollution on James River
water
Emma Johnson, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:00
The effect of different types of pollution on a sample of
James River water
Spencer Johnston, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
34
2:15
The effect of different locations on wind turbines and solar
cells in Eastern Virginia
Pragati Kapila, George H. Moody Middle School
2:30
The effect of runoff on Cyanobacteria in water
Zoe Kinnard, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:45
BREAK
3:00
The effect of biodegradation on the extraction of biofuel in
leaves
Raghda Labban, George H. Moody Middle School
3:15
The effect of type of bivalve on pH content
Henry Lear, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:30
Precipitation on the amount of Escherichia coli present in
stream water
Evan London, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
3:45
The effect of water purification method on bacteria level
Langdon Martin, Tuckahoe Middle School
35
Ecology and Earth Sciences B
Room 150
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of compost pH on biodegradable products
decomposition
Alexis Massenburg, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
The effect of sunscreen on coral reefs
Erin McCall, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:30
The effect of sorbent on amount of oil absorbed
Elizabeth McCoy, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:45
The effect of turbidity on Euglena acus algae growth
Joseph Mistretta, George H. Moody Middle School
10:00
The effects of erosion on rocks over time
Shannon Murray, Hines Middle School
10:15
The effect of the C:N ratio of organic materials on the
interior temperature of compost
Ellie Myers, Sabot at Stony Point
10:30
The effect of road salt on fresh water ecosystems
Catherine Nelli, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:45
BREAK
11:00
The effect of different aerosols on cloud reflectivity
Emmarose Price, Kenmore Middle School
11:15
The logic behind tsunamis
Seneca Randolph, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
36
11:30
The effect of light wattage level on algae growth
Lucy Robinson, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
11:45
The effect of different biodegradable materials on
composting time
Sydney Rood, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
12:00
Swimming in acid: The effect of ocean acidification on
shells
Nicole Rychagov, Cape Henry Collegiate School
12:15
The effect of purification methods on water
Hannah Sjovold, Tuckahoe Middle School
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effect of laundry detergents on pH of water
Clara Skeppstrom, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:45
Do ants prefer smelly foods?
Christina Smudde, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
2:00
What is the effect of road salt on water's pH?
Gabby Spranger, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
2:15
Additive effects on oil biodegradation in james river waters
Ian Street, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:30
The efffect of different types of rocks on the degradation in
carbonated water
Manaswini Tadigadapa, George H. Moody Middle School
2:45
BREAK
3:00
The effect of fish food on fish water quality
Abigail Taylor, Tuckahoe Middle School
37
3:15
The effect of using nanotechnology based ferrofluid to
remove oil spills
Sudhan Vijayakumar, George H. Moody Middle School
3:30
The effect of filters on water quality
Paige Wheeler, Gunston Middle School
3:45
The effect of erosion prevention type on the amount of
erosion that occurs
Anne Zetkulic, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
38
Engineering
Room 236
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of varying energy sources in a microbial fuel cell
on the voltage produced
Alexander Amram, Washington-Lee High School
9:15
The effect of cellulose nanocrystals on the strength of
concrete
Marcus Banks, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
9:30
Determining salinity concentration of road spray
Bridget Boenke, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
9:45
Utilizing a piezoelectric crystal tree to harvest electrical
energy from rain water
Kelly Devens, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
10:00
Examining the relationship between energy efficiency and
external circuit load resistance for a hydrogen fuel cell
Kyle Galindo, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
10:15
The tensil strength of various athletic socks
Camryn Garrett, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
10:30
Image communicating assessment robot utilizing user
control software (ICARUS)
Grayson Gatti and Thomas Kellison, Roanoke Valley Governor's
39
10:45
BREAK
11:00
The effect of recycled micronized rubber powder filler on the
abrasion and tensile properties of rubber
Jon Gustafson, Mountain Vista Governor's School
11:15
The effects of airfoil trailing edge length on lift, drag and
pitch
John Jaminet, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
11:30
The effect of protective headgear on impact force in soccer
Samuel LeFew, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
11:45
The effect of impact forces on different models of lacrosse
helmets
Zachry Martin, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
12:00
Engineering a Lissajous figure parallel arc-fault detection
system
Edward Morgan, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
12:15
The effect of roof design on interior house temperature
William Mosberg, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
Parabolic equation impact on solar reflector conversion
efficiency
Hana Pross, Mountain Vista Governor's School
1:45
The effect of impact variations on the amount of electricity
generated by different sizes of piezoelectric transducer
stacks
Yug Rao, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government
& International Studies
40
2:00
The effect of altitude or sweep on the wattage output from a
wind turbine attached to kites
Katharine Schlachter, Wakefield High School
2:15
The future of maritime engineering and logistics:
Automated shipping cranes
Carina Stocker, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
& Technology
2:30
Can we build a bone? Osteoblastic differentiation on microfibers
Emma Stowe and Emma Strickland, Blacksburg High School
2:45
BREAK
3:00
Economical collision avoidance system
Derek Sturgill, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
3:15
The effect of filament type on three dimensional printed
object strength
Thomas Twomey, Washington-Lee High School
3:30
The antimicrobial properties of silver nano-structures
James Tyler, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for
Government & International Studies
3:45
The effect of different frequencies on sound absorption
Eric Zhang, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
41
Engineering and Math A
Room 243
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of different fan blade shapes on the amount of
wind energy created
Lovell Abraham, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
The effect of standardized answering service across
pharmacies in Richmond, VA on time saved by a physician's
office
Aashri Aggarwal, George H. Moody Middle School
9:30
The impact force required to break different materials
Sabrina Atkin, Williamsburg Middle School
9:45
The effect of chrome extension type on update time
Conor Battle and Amari Lewis, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:00
The effect of a propeller's pitch on the number of millivolts
produced by the propeller
Sarah Bender, George H. Moody Middle School
10:15
Paddle design on wind and hydro energy generation
Ryan Berry, Williamsburg Middle School
10:30
The effect of complexity on security of password
Shane Bishop, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:45
BREAK
11:00
The effect of team and player characteristics on the
outcome of a soccer match
Maximillian Broening, Sabot at Stony Point
42
11:15
The effect of electrical current on electromagnetic linear
acceleration
Daniel Chance, George H. Moody Middle School
11:30
The effect of height on how long a building can sustain
during an earthquake
Caroline Chappell, Kenmore Middle School
11:45
Sponge project
Georgia Danehy, Hines Middle School
12:00
The effect of water filter usage on the conductivity and TDS
of the filtered water
Enoch Du, George H. Moody Middle School
12:15
The effect of the angle on amount of energy produced
Dennis Ferm and William Long and Iain Ramsey, Gunston
Middle School
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effect of bridge type on cost efficiency
Hannah Foley, Kenmore Middle School
1:45
Which computer component has the most impact on
performance
Tristan Frantz, Sabot at Stony Point
2:00
The efficiency of lightbulbs
Coury Gaffney, Gunston Middle School
2:15
The effect of parachute fabrics on parachute drop times
Robert Gay, Williamsburg Middle School
2:30
Effect of the era of music on what is at the golden ratio point
in music
Victoria Graf, Williamsburg Middle School
2:45
BREAK
43
3:00
The effect of coils on the magnetic field intensity
Matthew Hattrup, Gunston Middle School
3:15
The effect of probability on beat the streak
Liam Holland, Kenmore Middle School
3:30
The effect of portable classrooms on the carbon footprint of
elementary schools in Arlington County, Virginia
Emma Johnston, Williamsburg Middle School
3:45
The effect of different angles of a mirror on amount of
energy produced
Chamanthi Konidala, George H. Moody Middle School
44
Engineering and Math B
Room 246
Important Reminder
9:00
Efficient propeller design
Scott Larsen, Swanson Middle School
9:15
The effect of the number of winglets on the drag of an
airplane wing
Calder Lowenthal, Swanson Middle School
9:30
The effect of the shape of a bow on velocity
Emilio Luz-Ricca and Danaceau Parker, Gunston Middle School
9:45
How water affects the material of a cup
Christina Maszczak, Hines Middle School
10:00
The effect of uniform color on the all-time win percentage of
college football
Michael Mockler, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
10:15
The effect of beam models on weight they can hold
Ian Moran, Gunston Middle School
10:30
The effect of traffic signal detection on autonomous vehicle
response
Nikhil Paul, George H. Moody Middle School
10:45
BREAK
11:00
Improving lift by manipulating boundary layer flow on
airfoils
Addison Phelps, Williamsburg Middle School
45
11:15
The effect of material on water leakage
James Reid III, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:30
The effect of dynamic control of stock index option Greeks
on the profitability of an option position
Prachi Sadekar, George H. Moody Middle School
11:45
3 and 4 point structure stability
Susan Sale, Hines Middle School
12:00
The effect of state legislation, financial metrics, and cultural
diversity on student loan
Taha Shaikh, George H. Moody Middle School
12:15
The effect of live load in the different types of bridges
Arshdeep Singh, Kenmore Middle School
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effect of the number of lightbulbs on the efficiency
(illumination) and resistance of a circuit
Karuna Sinha, Swanson Middle School
1:45
The effect of different common materials on the strength of
a Wi-Fi signal
Ethan Stanley, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
2:00
The effect of different digital image compression on the
image quality and download speed of photos on a website
Tucker Stanley, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
2:15
The effect of cap material on water in hair
Annie Stephens, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:30
The effect of different additives on concrete beam capacity
Allison Stocks, Williamsburg Middle School
2:45
BREAK
46
3:00
The effect of using different materials to make base
isolators on earthquake proof buildings
Guhan Sundaresan, George H. Moody Middle School
3:15
The absorbency rate of water on different swimsuit fabrics
Samuel Trevey, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:30
What is the effect of day of the week on student absence?
Sydney Vandemeulebroecke, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
3:45
Which tool is the best for locating delamination?
Lilly Yowell, Tuckahoe Middle School
47
Environmental Science A
Room 1204
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of different soil compositions on the salinity of
water
Brandon Ancarrow and Bryce Hinshaw, Chesapeake Bay
Governor's School for Marine & Environmental Science
9:15
Analysis of potential ethanol in dog food using gas
chromatography
Justin Archer, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
9:30
The effects of fiddler crabs in a saltwater marsh
Adelena Bracken, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for
Marine & Environmental Science
9:45
Efficacy of a small scale water chlorination system
William Cathey, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
& Technology
10:00
The effect of water temperature on the amount of BPA that
leaches from plastic
Rachel Cleaveland, Yorktown High School
10:15
The effects of compost tea and synthetic fertilizer on soil
community biodiversity
Grant Colip, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
10:30
The effect of glycerin on the malleability of starch based
plastics
James Compagnone, Gloucester High School
48
10:45
BREAK
11:00
The effect of different plant based treatments on the
removal of copper from water
Sachi Cooper, Washington-Lee High School
11:15
Evaluating activated carbon for adsorption of nutrients and
buffer use
Taylor Courtney, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine
& Environmental Science
11:30
The effect of caffeine on the respiration of rosy minnows
Emily Deyerle, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
11:45
Holocene vegetation change, Rhode River estuary, Maryland
from peat pollen records
Shivani Dimri, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science &
Technology
12:00
The production of cellulosic ethanol using paper mill waste
products
Campbell Farina and Meredith LeBel, Gloucester High School
12:15
The effect of pollutants on a ghost shrimp's lifespan
Gabrielle Ficara, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effect of various types of algae on the phytoremediation
of nitrates
Christine Flora, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
1:45
The effect of different pH levels on Chlorella growth
Julia Flynn and Andrea Quezada Vargas, Washington-Lee High
School
49
2:00
The effect of media types on phosphorus removed from
stormwater
Carter Gallant, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
2:15
The effect of salinity on the absorption of light wavelengths
Connor Gilchrest, Hanover High School
2:30
BREAK
2:45
The effect of gas-phase α-pinene on the pH of water
Daniel Hanson, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
3:00
Chopped versus mashed soil additives on radish seed
growth
Kathryn Hardin, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
3:15
The effect of the locations of the water samples on the
dissolved oxygen content
Caroline Hastings, Hanover High School
3:30
The effect of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act on the
amount of mercury found in different depths of silt
Jack Hawkins, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover Hill
50
Environmental Science B
Room 1209
Important Reminder
9:00
Mercury concentrations in oysters (Crassostra virginica) in
different locations along the Chesapeake Bay
Brittany Haywood, Gloucester High School
9:15
The effect of weather on cyclist numbers
Christopher Howard, Washington-Lee High School
9:30
The effect of filter color on voltage produced
Molly Hunold, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
9:45
The effect of various locations in Midlothian, Virginia on soil
quality for Cornus florida
Olivia Jamieson, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
10:00
An analysis of sediment composition in respect to shoreline
type
Samual Jasinski, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine
10:15
The effect of turbidity on oyster biodeposits
Haley Jenkins, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine &
10:30
The effect of various prevention methods on soil erosion
Gabrielle Jennings, Mathematics & Science High School at
Clover Hill
10:45
BREAK
51
11:00
Photosynthetically available radiation for submerged
aquatic vegetation with respect to restoration in the
Chesapeake Bay
Zachary Kaylor, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine
11:15
The effect of polystyrene on Blaptica dubia hindgut
Su Kim, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
11:30
The effect of different structures on wave height
Satya Koppu, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
11:45
The effect of fuel type on various gas emissions
Yubin Lim, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science and
Technology
12:00
The effect of global warming on the increase of mosquito
transmitted disease
John Mason, Washington-Lee High School
12:15
The effects of vacuuming pervious concrete on infiltration
rate
Demetrios Maurakis, Midlothian High School
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effectiveness of various methods of removing oil from
water
Keegan McClelland, Washington-Lee High School
1:45
The effect of the Appalachian Mountains on rainfall
averages for surrounding locations
Katy Mckenzie, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
52
2:00
The effect of various purification methods on nitrates in
water
Shannon Miklandric, Mathematics & Science High School at
Clover Hill
2:15
BREAK
2:30
Methylmercury concentrations in the South Fork of the
Shenandoah River
Meredith Morris, Mountain Vista Governor's School
2:45
The effect of cloud cover on aircraft noise
Theodor Nichols, Washington-Lee High School
53
Environmental Science C
Room 1210
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of various sorbents on the absorption of oil
Ethan Obenrader, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
9:15
The effect of location on the levels of pollution in the
Potomac River
Thomas Odlum, Washington-Lee High School
9:30
The effect of dissolved oxygen concentrations on MFC
productivity
Mihir Paithane, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
9:45
The effect of changes in pH on the production and
respiration rates of native tape grass, Vallisneria americana
Adam Parker, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine &
10:00
The effect of rapid salinity changes on the respiration rate of
Callinectes sapidus
Thomas Parker, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine
10:15
The effect of organic sorbent on sorption capacity
William Parker, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
10:30
The effect of the color of light on the burning time of solar
jars' lights
Emma Peck, Washington-Lee High School
54
10:45
BREAK
11:00
The effect of the oil spill on the James River's sediment
Miranda Quel, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
and Technology
11:15
The effects of plastic marine debris on the Chesapeake Bay
environment
Katherine Ransone, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for
11:30
The effects of ocean acidification on Crassostrae virginica
shells
William Rawson, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
11:45
The effect of different surfactants on oil spill clean up
Eleanor Ridgeway, Washington-Lee High School
12:00
The degradation of types 1-7 plastics in response to sulfuric
acid and/or water exposure
Kaitlyn Selmer, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
12:15
A study for possible acidification of estuarine water in a
tributary of the Chesapeake Bay
Caleb Selph, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine &
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The effect of the amount of human access on the amount of
pollution in Bluemont Creek
Ava Singh, Washington-Lee High School
55
1:45
The effects of varying arsenic levels on Daphnia magna
heart rate
Eric Taylor, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
2:00
The effects of season and location on ground-level carbon
dioxide concentrations
Robin Thady, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine &
2:15
The effect of ferrofluid on a simulated oil spill cleanup
Goutham Thiagarajan, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty
2:30
BREAK
2:45
The efficiency of diatomaceous earth on microbead filtration
Priya Verma, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
3:00
The effect of acidity of water on the CO2 absorption of
plants
William Wallace, Washington-Lee High School
3:15
The effect of gasoline fume exposure on plant condition
Lillian Wieland, Washington-Lee High School
3:30
Geotextiles and other methods on the nitrate content of
runoff
Lynette Sequeira, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty
56
Human Behavior A
Room 2203
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of race/ethnicity on implicit bias
Tamara Ayers, Kenmore Middle School
9:15
What is the effect of fast food on cookie preference?
Isaac Bendon, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
9:30
The effect of label color schemes on taste appeal
Hank Blancett, Sabot at Stony Point
9:45
The effect of assistance dogs on student heart rate and
mood
Aidan Brown, George H. Moody Middle School
10:00
Effect of imagery on a human's decision making process
Caroline Burrows, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:15
BREAK
10:30
The effect of type of seat on students' focus
Abigail Cornwell, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:45
The effect of genre of music on the correlation to the results
on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator
Caroline Davis, George H. Moody Middle School
11:00
The effect of playing a musical instrument on intelligence
Adam DeGuzman, Tuckahoe Middle School
57
11:15
The effect of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on memory in
children
Tyler Dillon, George H. Moody Middle School
11:30
Important Reminder
12:30
The effect of gender on procrastination habits
Matthew Donelson, Tuckahoe Middle School
12:45
Does eye color affect first impressions?
Madison Dramstad, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
1:00
The effect of music on memory
Jacquelin Gill, Hines Middle School
1:15
The effect of time elapsed on facial recognition
Lindsey Gradowski and Juliana Logan, Kenmore Middle School
1:30
Right turn on red
Erin Gravette and Lauren Gravette, Hines Middle School
1:45
What is the effect of a snack's nutritional value and taste on
the perceived amount of sugar?
Jordyn Harris, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
2:00
BREAK
2:15
Bikes and lights
Lorien Hinsz and Benjamin Smoke, Mary Ellen Henderson
Middle School
2:30
The effect of age range on learning style preference
Josephine Holland, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:45
The effect of USDA 'My Plate' guidelines on adolescent meal
choice
Anna Homer, Sabot at Stony Point
58
3:00
The effect of types of light on learning
Hannah Jones, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
3:15
How breakfast affects your memory
Samer Kadih, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
3:30
The effect of a public awareness video on survey results
about patient blood management before and after viewing
the video
Naren Kasinath, George H. Moody Middle School
59
Human Behavior B
Room 2204
Important Reminder
9:00
Effect of noise on memory
Kai Kratzer, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:15
The effect of essential oils on memory and concentration
Margaret Langan, Sabot at Stony Point
9:30
The effect of gender on risk aversion
Jack Lauer, Sabot at Stony Point
9:45
The effect of gender on recognition of facial expressions
Alya Lawindo, Kenmore Middle School
10:00
Effect of gender on amount of bacteria on hands
Colleen McBride, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:15
BREAK
10:30
Are IQ and classroom seating choice related?
Lane McDonnell, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
10:45
The effect of placebo sprays on improving calmness and
awakeness
Moada Mohamed, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
11:00
The effect of different types of deep breathing exercises for
men in the ages between 35-45 on heart rate and oxygen
saturation
Selik Morishetty, George H. Moody Middle School
60
11:15
Does appearance affect self-confidence?
Eman Noraga, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
11:30
Important Reminder
12:30
The effect of decibel level of traffic noise on how long it
takes someone to cross the street using a crosswalk
Margaret Norsworthy-Edghill, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
12:45
The effect of age on perception of time
Krystyna Piccorossi, Kenmore Middle School
1:00
The effect of repetition on Stroop improvement
Adam Pleasants, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:15
The effect of vision and hearing restrictions on balance
Lilac Rudolph, Sabot at Stony Point
1:30
Self-deception
Neeka Samimi, Kenmore Middle School
1:45
The effect of eyewitness on accuracy of description
Jakob Sanne, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:00
BREAK
2:15
The effect of teaching method on information learned
Maggie Sheerin, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:30
Which grade level is the loudest in the cafeteria?
Ashley Siguenza, Williamsburg Middle School
2:45
The effect of natural carbohydrates versus processeed
carbohydrates on the half mile time of runners
Caroline Tyler, George H. Moody Middle School
61
3:00
The effect of peoples memorization on different background
noises
Liis Viira, Gunston Middle School
3:15
Brain experiment
Isabelle Villarreal, Hines Middle School
3:30
The effect of aerobic physical activity on human memory
Brooke Weiser, Kenmore Middle School
62
Math, Statistics and Computer Science
Room 2037
Important Reminder
9:00
A statistical analysis of the accuracy of Intel’s OpenCV
based Eigenfaces and Fisherfaces face recognition
algorithms measured by Euclidean distances using a
microcomputer
Wynn Bailey, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
9:15
The effect of time and light on motor vehicle accidents
Alexis Brown, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
9:30
Convolutional neural networks for ocean health
Evan Cater, Yorktown High School
9:45
Effect of screen angle and viewing height on screen
brightness
Margaret Damico, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
10:00
Developing a mathematical equation to predict PGA
Tournament winners and scores
Jonathan Deters, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
10:15
BREAK
10:30
The effect of phased array strategy on the accuracy of
ultrasonic transducer arrays
Zachary Geier, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
63
10:45
The process of gathering and analyzing Twitter data to
predict stock returns
Dhruv Gupta and Srijith Poduval, Thomas Jefferson High School
of Science & Technology
11:00
The use of a node-based model to simulate traffic flow
Anthony Heddings, Mountain Vista Governor's School
11:15
An analysis of password cracking techniques
Anders Juengst, Yorktown High School
11:30
Important Reminder
12:30
The effect of the style of music written by Vivaldi on the
mean frequency of interval jumps of the first violin part
Lydia Mathews, Washington-Lee High School
12:45
Determining the relationship between taking more pitches
per at bat and batting average
Jeanine Minnick, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
1:00
Effect of heart deformation on the action potential duration
Swapnil Pande, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
1:15
Classifying and comparing information using a learning
artificial intelligence program
Uday Patil, Mills E. Godwin High School - Speciality Center for
1:30
Prognostic and diagnostic measure for circuit disruption in
Alzheimer's disease
Kacey Price, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
1:45
BREAK
64
2:00
Effect of genetic algorithm-based investment on percent
return
David Qin, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
2:15
The development of machine-learning algorithms to
diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis
Mark Tenzer, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
2:30
The effect of enviromental variables on regression to the
mean
Benjamin Wagley, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
2:45
The effect of reviews, price, and Bing hits on book rankings
on Amazon.com
Eric Weiner, Washington-Lee High School
65
Medicine and Health A
Room 2209
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of ASO 376 on miRNA-376 and apoptotic factors
in pancreatic cancer cells
Jasmine Armster and Emily Parnell, Roanoke Valley Governor's
9:15
The effect of zeaxanthin on mouse oligodendrocyte
progenitor cells
Hayley Boland and Isaac Frank, Roanoke Valley Governor's
9:30
The effects of corticosteriod prednisolone on the stem cell
regeneration of Dugesia dorotocephala
Kendall Branham, Central Virginia Governor's School for
9:45
The effect of microwave cooking on beta-carotene
absorbance from carrots
Polina Bukina, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
10:00
Effects of type of sweetener on the heart rate of Daphnia
magna
Maeve Cantwell, Washington-Lee High School
10:15
A mathematical analysis of the transmission and
parameterization of Ebola hemorrhagic fever using intuitive
graphical representations and a stochastic (SEIR)
epidemiological model
Robert Carlson, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
66
10:30
BREAK
10:45
How to save a life: Condensed CPR training
Haley Carpenter, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
11:00
The effect of third-hand smoke on the survival of Drosophila
melanogaster
Zachary Cavanaugh, Central Virginia Governor's School for
11:15
The effect of non-verbal displays on blood pressure
Daniel Chow, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
11:30
Sufficient sleep in teenagers
Donald Clary, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
11:45
Blood pressure measurement techniques
Ann-Marie Coleman, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The individual and synergistic effect of bromelain and grape
seed extract on the regeneration of Dugesia dorotocephala
Devin Creger, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
1:15
The effect of creatine anhydrous on the regeneration of
Dugesia dorotocephala
Elizabeth Driskill, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
1:30
The effects of the brand and sun protection factor of
sunscreen on the measured ultraviolet irrradiance of the
sun
Grace Elman, Washington-Lee High School
67
1:45
The effect of varying pH on the regeneration speed of
planaria
Matthew Forbus, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
2:00
The effect of dihydroxybenzoic acid on the growth of
Escherichia coli
Christopher Geier, Central Virginia Governor's School for
2:15
BREAK
2:30
The effect of font type on readability in blurred conditions
Jacob Hall, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
2:45
The effect of ethanol and taurine on the cardiovascular
system of Daphnia magna
Cassidy Hilton, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
3:00
Effect of coconut water on electrolyte count
Peter Jacob, Washington-Lee High School
3:15
The effect of the concentrations of periostin on allergic
inflammation in human bronchial epithelial cells
Arisa Kano, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
68
Medicine and Health B
Room 2210
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of molecular imaging on radiaton therapy
Megana Kasavaraju, Rock Ridge High School
9:15
The effect of herbs on pepsin's ability to breakdown protein
Rujul Kaul, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
9:30
Effect of brand lotions on drying rate of skin
Ruochen Lin, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
9:45
Cytotoxic effects of dihydroxyacetone, hydroquinone, and
benzophenone on epithelial cells
Jennifer Mak and Mouni Talari, Mills E. Godwin High School Speciality Center for Science, Math & Technology
10:00
The effect of cell phone addiction on high school students
Nicola McHugh, Washington-Lee High School
10:15
Brace for it: The effect of Q-angles on ACL stress with
prototype and development of Arduino software to create
smart knee brace to protect at risk patients
Megan O'Briant, Yorktown High School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
The effect of gastroesophageal reflux disease medications
on the growth of probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus
Aaron Parr, Gloucester High School
69
11:00
The effect of race and gender on Alzheimer's case
frequency
Kaya Peterson, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
11:15
The toxicological effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on
the cardiovascular system of Daphnia magna and their
offspring
Sarah Phillips, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
11:30
The effect of creatine monohydrate on the heart rate of D.
magna
Katherine Pufko, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
& Technology
11:45
Characterization of HCC-suppressing microRNA-1202 using
DeepMine, a novel algorithm
Matthew Retchin and Michael Retchin, Mills E. Godwin High
School - Specialty Center for Science, Math & Technology
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of knockdown of KLF1 on the expression of
different genes
Shaandro Sarkar, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty
1:15
The effect of fluid management strategies on VILI-induced
pulmonary edema and survival rates in an aging mouse
model
Nivetha Saravanan, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for
1:30
The relevance of expiration dates on the effectiveness of
antacids
Caroline Thompson, Gloucester High School
70
1:45
The effect of trypsin inhibitors on the digestive efficiency of
Drosophila melanogaster
Alanna VanValkenburgh, Central Virginia Governor's School for
2:00
The effects of various essential oils on the stress levels in
high school students
Amanda Wagner, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
2:15
BREAK
2:30
The effect of different SPF's of sunscreen on the amount of
UV exposure
Kathryn Willams, Washington-Lee High School
2:45
Investigation of cell-ECM Interactions of a porcine lung
derived hydrogel
Benjamin Wong, Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for
3:00
The effect of common food acids on tooth decay with and
without fluoride treatment
Ellen Wood, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
3:15
The effect of electronic radiation in varying room light levels
in eye acuity
Daniel Wu, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
3:30
The effect of bitter melon on glioma cells and astrocytes
Farheen Zaman, Mills E. Godwin High School - Speciality Center
71
Microbiology and Cell Biology
Room 1208
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of the use of different materials on the seven fold
water filtration method
Annabelle Bailey, Washington-Lee High School
9:15
A snapshot in time: The effect of anhydrobiosis duration on
the reproductive rate of Richtersius coronifer
Jennifer Baily Meron Girma and Sharon Liu, Thomas Jefferson
High School for Science & Technology
9:30
The inhibitory effect of Azadirachta indica on
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Rohan Chakraborty, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for
9:45
The effect of visible light color on the phototaxis of Volvox
aureus
Shan Chidambaram, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science
& Technology
10:00
Comparing the bacterial count in organic and non-organic
beef jerky
Margaret Doyle, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
10:15
Microbial fuel cells powered by anaerobic solutions
Cory Dudka, Washington-Lee High School
10:30
The effect of spice oils and synergists on inhibiting growth
of Escherichia coli
Mark Feinberg, Washington-Lee High School
72
10:45
BREAK
11:00
The effect of various methods on the prevention and
elimination of Pseudomonas biofilms
John Gardner and Olivia Stanley, Roanoke Valley Governor's
11:15
Implementing the metabolic activity of Saccharomyces
cerevisiae to reduce waste
Kendra Hale, Southwest Virginia Governor's School
11:30
The effect of Mentha piperita and Eucalyptus globulus oil on
Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm
Rachael Hazlett, Mountain Vista Governor's School
11:45
Effect of different antibacterial methods on Escherichia coli
growth (K12-AB1157)
Shreyas Kulkarni, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty
12:00
Targeted nonlethal disruption of ultraviolet photoprotection
in Microcystis aeruginosa
Valentina Lohr, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science &
Technology
12:15
The effect of type of bacterial infection treatment on the area
of inhibition of E. coli
Colette McCord-Snook, Washington-Lee High School
12:30
Important Reminder
1:30
The prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes in high school
students
Ciara Mulcahy, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
73
1:45
The effect of different methods of water purification on the
amount of bacteria eliminated
Christopher Palacios and Thomas Salotti, Washington-Lee High
School
2:00
The effect of macrofungus on inhibitory action against
Bacillus subtilis
Amruta Ponugupati, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty
2:15
The effect of different types of sugar on yeast fermentation
rates
Jillian Roberts, Washington-Lee High School
2:30
The effect of medicinal supplements on the inhibition of
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Apurv Shah, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
2:45
BREAK
3:00
The effect of active ingredients in toothpaste on the growth
of dental plaque-inducing bacteria Streptococcus mutans
Mansi Shah, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
3:15
The effect of various herb extract combinations on the
inhibition of Escherichia coli
Aadi Sharma, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
3:30
Stress-induced production of lipids in microalgae for biofuel
optimization
Eric Teichner, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
3:45
Amphiphillic peptides as alternatives to current treatments
for acne vulgaris
Kevin Zhan, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
74
Physical Science A
Room 1202
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of different materials on air resistance
Kristiina Alanko, Gunston Middle School
9:15
The effect of distance on illumination
Samuel Alves, Kenmore Middle School
9:30
The effect of electromagnetic field radiation on WiFi speed
Ojas Amberkar, George H. Moody Middle School
9:45
The London Bridge is falling down
Natalie Bourgault, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
10:00
The effect of external magnetic field strength on the
electrical output of a generator
Alexander Broening, Sabot at Stony Point
10:15
The effect of angle approach on curve of ball
Charles Calhoun, Tuckahoe Middle School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
The effect of packing material on product protection
Zachary Campbell, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:00
The effect of sunshields on the absorption of UVB light
Julia Cassidy, Sabot at Stony Point
11:15
How density affects the force of buoyancy
Natalie Chin, Swanson Middle School
75
11:30
The effect of parachute shape on its dropping speed
Shobhit Choudhury, George H. Moody Middle School
11:45
The effect of girls varsity volleyball hitting speeds on the
amount of G-force necessary to cause a concussion
Hanna Cillo, George H. Moody Middle School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
Pool chemical effect on swimsuits
William Coker, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:15
The effect of padding on compression of egg
Edwin Cox, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:30
The effect of different wavelengths of the visible light
spectrum on electricity production by solar cells
Jaideep Damle, George H. Moody Middle School
1:45
The effect of vertices on a regular polygonal parachutes
efficacy
Isaac David, Gunston Middle School
2:00
The effect of the amount of oil in modeling clay on melting
time
Emma Del Fabbro, Sabot at Stony Point
2:15
The effect of angle of butterfly takeoff on distance traveled
(cm)
Rose Duane and Eric Dunham, Swanson Middle School
2:30
BREAK
2:45
The effect of fingerprint lifting tapes on quality
Marina Eichenberger, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:00
The effect of temperature on a slingshot's projectile
distance
Charles Ellison, George H. Moody Middle School
76
3:15
The effect of shooting strings on lacrosse ball velocity
Jarrett Gouldin, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:30
The effect of temperature on the amount of weight of steel
balls a magnet can lift
Catherine Green, George H. Moody Middle School
3:45
The effect of wheel shape on speed
Oliver Hite, Tuckahoe Middle School
77
Physical Science B
Room 1203
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of different types of metals on 4G signal strength
of cell phones
Joseph Hsu, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
The effect of different bike rack styles on the fuel efficiency
of an automobile
Jackson Jeffrey, George H. Moody Middle School
9:30
The effect of type of nail on the amount of oxidation
Sidhant Jha, George H. Moody Middle School
9:45
The effect of different lights on the public perception of the
picture's sharpness
Aayush Lalwaney, George H. Moody Middle School
10:00
The ability of textile materials to retain sweat
Benjamin Lee, Sabot at Stony Point
10:15
The effect of frequency of piezoelectricity
Caleb Long, George H. Moody Middle School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
The effect of different chemical compounds on the color
produced when burned
Audrey Lowe, George H. Moody Middle School
11:00
The effect of different velocities on a photographic streak
mark
Grace Lu, George H. Moody Middle School
78
11:15
The effect of different types of fabrics on how fast cloth
burns
Mia Lu, George H. Moody Middle School
11:30
The effect of different viscosities on the rate of absorbency
of a paper towel
Medha Majety, George H. Moody Middle School
11:45
The effect of potato cannon barrel length on distance
traveled by the projectile
Hunter McGuire IV, Sabot at Stony Point
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of the eye angle on the percentage of red eyes in
flash photography
Esha Mittal, George H. Moody Middle School
1:15
The effect of medium type on the force of sound waves on
an object
Som Mohapatra, George H. Moody Middle School
1:30
The effect of speed on velocity
David Morgan Jr., Hines Middle School
1:45
The effect of textile on wickability
Collin Murphy, George H. Moody Middle School
2:00
The effect of different rope materials on torsion tension
Cole Myers, Sabot at Stony Point
2:15
BREAK
2:30
The effect of the type of core of an electromagnet on the
voltage measured across a solenoid
Megha Nair, George H. Moody Middle School
2:45
The effect of temperature on magnet strength
Vaishnavi Nemani, George H. Moody Middle School
79
3:00
The effect of different anti-reflective coatings on the
reflections on eyeglasses
Kevin Nguyen, George H. Moody Middle School
3:15
The effect of material on the amount of sound reflected
Anna Nowalk, Kenmore Middle School
3:30
The effect of air pressure in a soccer ball on the distance
travelled in meters
Sarah Parker, George H. Moody Middle School
80
Physical Science C
Room 1207
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of spine angle consistency on driving accuracy of
PGA tour professionals
Lisa Qin, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
The effect of different roofing materials on containment of
heat in hot and cold environments
Nicole Quick, George H. Moody Middle School
9:30
The effect of the number of wheels attached to the block on
its speed down the inclined plane
Shivram Ramkumar, George H. Moody Middle School
9:45
The effect of modern electronic devices on the intensity of
electromagnetic radiation released
Pranaav Rao, George H. Moody Middle School
10:00
The effect of different types of plastics on the amount of
heat insulation
Sampath Ravva, George H. Moody Middle School
10:15
The effect of different liquids on the amount of light the
liquids refract
Max Sasaki, Kenmore Middle School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
The effect of number of layers in a golf ball on putting
accuracy
Grant Sasina, George H. Moody Middle School
81
11:00
The effect of glaze firing cones on ceramic strength
Izzy Schuler, Sabot at Stony Point
11:15
The effect of dissolved salt on the melting rate of ice
Dev Shah, George H. Moody Middle School
11:30
The effect of temperature of water in different cup materials
after 5 minutes
Tahaseen Shaik and Niharika Singhvi, Mary Ellen Henderson
Middle School
11:45
It's getting hot in here: Popcorn and heat
Grace Smith, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of viscosity on dampening time of steel
oscillations
Holly Stephens, George H. Moody Middle School
1:15
The effect of fabric type on moisture shedding
Jonathan Tyler, George H. Moody Middle School
1:30
Bullet-proof Oobleck
Avi Urbach, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
1:45
The effect of microwaves on wireless internet connection
Lane Van Lenten, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:00
The effect of the type of grass on the distance in meters a
soccer ball will roll
Nicholas Vantre, George H. Moody Middle School
2:15
The effect of lunch box material on temperature
maintenance
Elizabeth Williams, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:30
BREAK
82
2:45
The effect of magnetic strength on a superconductor's
maximum levitation height under the effect of quantum
locking
Kelton Williams, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
3:00
The effect of varying salinity rates on acceleration with
magnetic fields present
Nathan Wu, George H. Moody Middle School
3:15
The effect of cup material on liquid temperature
Steven Yauger, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:30
The effect of graphene on blockage of ultraviolet rays
Sabrina Ye, George H. Moody Middle School
3:45
The effect of difference lubricants on friction
Jakob Yirga, George H. Moody Middle School
83
Physics
Room 1301
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of graphite on the evaporation of water
Ben Brooks, Washington-Lee High School
9:15
Constraining the planetary parameters of exoplanet XO-3b
using ground-based photometry
Rebecca Cate, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
and Technology
9:30
The effect of time over pressure on coefficient of restitution
Parisa Ershadi, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
9:45
The effect of light pollution (lux) on star visibility
Devin Esleck, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
10:00
The effect of temperature on resisitivity and conductivity of
NiCrFe
Carter Forinash, Washington-Lee High School
10:15
The effect of hydraulic head on electricity produced in a
hydroelectric generator
Bridget Hart, Yorktown High School
10:30
BREAK
10:45
The effect of type of fabric insulation on energy loss in
water
Amy Hillia, Washington-Lee High School
84
11:00
Reducing angular velocity by means of electromagnetism
Caleb Koch, Galielo Magnet High School
11:15
The effect of different mediums on the velocity of light
Madison Koller, Washington-Lee High School
11:30
The effect of different aqueous media on the refraction of
light
Andy Li, Yorktown High School
11:45
Household electronics and appliances on electromagnetic
radiation
Colin MacCullough, Washington-Lee High School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of a magnetic field on the solubility of ionic
compounds
Warner McGhee, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
and Technology
1:15
A systematic study of the accretion disks of megamaser
hosting active galactic nuclei across multiple galaxies
Jessica Pascadlo, Central Virginia Governor's School for
Science and Technology
1:30
The effect of insulation thickness on a thermoelectric
generator
William Rigsby, Lee-Davis High School
1:45
The effects of gamma radiation on the mechanical
properties of polyethylene at different densities
Cameron Roberts, Central Virginia Governor's School for
2:00
The effect of launch angle and ball type on the precision of a
catapult
Claire Sears, Washington-Lee High School
85
2:15
Utilizing photometry to establish a light curve and better
determine physical parameters of exoplanet WASP-24b
Jake Smith, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science and
Technology
2:30
BREAK
2:45
The effect of sugar content on index of refraction
Benjamin Stanley, Washington-Lee High School
3:00
A study on CoRoT-12b and the light curve and planetary
parameters derived from it
Andrew VanEaton, Central Virginia Governor's School for
3:15
Is environmentally friendly aluminum (Al) wire a valid
alternative to copper (Cu) wire?
Audra White, George Wythe High School
3:30
The effect of detecting an exoplanet by measuring a star's
change in magnitude due to a transit
Emily Wroblewski, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover
Hill
3:45
Using water megamasers to trace the temporal evolution of
accretion disk structure in active galactic nuclei: The case
of NGC 5765b, UGC 3789 and Mrk 1419
Michael Xu, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science and
Technology
86
Plant Sciences and Microbiology A
Room 348
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of ratio of ammonium sulfate to calcium nitrate on
growth of blueberry plant
Suhayla Ahmed, George H. Moody Middle School
9:15
The effect of different solutions on the growth and
multiplication of Escherichia coli cells
Caitlin Anderson, Swanson Middle School
9:30
The effect of metal ion toxicity on microbial community
development in stratified microcosms
Thomas Blue, Sabot at Stony Point
9:45
The effect of a location on the amount of bacteria it has
Ivan Budanov, George H. Moody Middle School
10:00
The effect of osmotically-stressed plants on the drought
tolerance of neighboring plants
Emily Carder, George H. Moody Middle School
10:15
BREAK
10:30
The effect of goldfish on the height of Anacharis Plants
Hannah Collier, George H. Moody Middle School
10:45
The effect of the amount of glucose in a solution with water
on the average delay of senescence of cut carnations in
hours
Zoe Costello, George H. Moody Middle School
87
11:00
The effect of different amounts of radiation on plant growth
Riddhima Deshpande, George H. Moody Middle School
11:15
The effect of electricity on plant growth
Henry Donovan, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:30
Important Reminder
12:30
The effect of types of food on the amount of bacteria in the
mouth
Maya Ewell, George H. Moody Middle School
12:45
The effect of vegetables on the appearance of vitamin C
Samantha Game, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:00
The effect of the different vitamins on the height growth of
pansies
Amisha Gandhi, George H. Moody Middle School
1:15
The effect of milk on the quality of cheese
James Green, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:30
The effect of coffee on plant growth
Joseph Hagan, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:45
The effects of magnetism on plant growth
Elizabeth Harrell and Myanh Le, Hines Middle School
2:00
BREAK
2:15
The effect of microwave radiation on the germination of red
kidney beans
Janine Icalla, George H. Moody Middle School
2:30
The effect of various chewing gum flavors on the reduction
of mouth microbes (Streptococcus mutans)
Mohini Johri, George H. Moody Middle School
88
2:45
The effect of different disinfectants on bacterial survival rate
Adi Kambhampaty, Williamsburg Middle School
3:00
The effect of detergents on plant growth
Brody Karton, Kenmore Middle School
3:15
The effect of different cleaners on bacteria growth
Madeline Landa, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:30
The effect of mouthwash versus toothpaste on the amount
of bacteria remaining in the mouth
Anna Lee, George H. Moody Middle School
89
Plant Sciences and Microbiology B
Room 350
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of different toothbrush sterilizers on the
effectiveness
Zoe Manring, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:15
The effect of treatment method on bacterial growth
Philip Maruri, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:30
The effect of temperature on the fermentation rate of tempeh
Vidyaprajna Mastriyana, Tuckahoe Middle School
9:45
The effect of gravity on plant growth
Madalyn Motley, Hines Middle School
10:00
The effect of salinity on the speed of germination
Shreya Murali, George H. Moody Middle School
10:15
BREAK
10:30
The effect of placement in proximity of bananas on the
ripening of bananas
Phoung-Vy Nguyen, George H. Moody Middle School
10:45
The effect of different stages of Liquidambar styraciflua
leaves on the amount of chlorophyll
Sierra O'Shea, George H. Moody Middle School
11:00
The effect of soil composition of the germination rate of
Zinnia elegans
Grace Powers, George H. Moody Middle School
90
11:15
The effect of different disinfection substances on bacterial
elimination
Adam Sachs, Tuckahoe Middle School
11:30
Important Reminder
12:30
The effect of population density on the plant growth of
mustard seeds
Livana Sarker, George H. Moody Middle School
12:45
The effect of pH level of soil on bean plant germination
Maddie Schuetze, George H. Moody Middle School
1:00
The effect of different water types on the amount of bacteria
colonies using solar water disinfection (SODIS)
Shreya Senthil, George H. Moody Middle School
1:15
The effect of circadian rhythms on grass root efficiency
Dominik Serene, Tuckahoe Middle School
1:30
The effect of milk fat on speed of yogurt fermentation
Rohan Shroff, George H. Moody Middle School
1:45
Effect of common household solutions on Escherichia coli
growth
David Steadman, Tuckahoe Middle School
2:00
BREAK
2:15
The effect of the concentration of hydrogen peroxide on the
number of days it takes for a Phaseolus lunatus seed to
germinate
Avani Venkatesh, George H. Moody Middle School
2:30
The effect of water pH on lettuce seed germination time
Surya Venkatraman, George H. Moody Middle School
91
2:45
The effect of fungicide on the fertility of compost
Evan Wolff, Sabot at Stony Point
3:00
The effect of type of plant on soil contamination
Jacqueline Yu, Tuckahoe Middle School
3:15
The effect of the different amounts of catechins on
protecting prostate cells from oxidative DNA damage
Jerry Zhang, George H. Moody Middle School
92
Psychology
Room 2207
Important Reminder
9:00
The effect of hemisphere dominance on the perception of
optical illusions
Amber Alam, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
9:15
What is the effect of Barbie weight and skin tone variation
on reaction?
Nawar Alam, Washington-Lee High School
9:30
The effect of optimism on accuracy
Minna Blottner, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
9:45
The effects of conformity on eighth grade students
Isabel Caprise, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
10:00
The effect of parenting styles on children's happiness
Holly Carrington, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
10:15
The effects of first impressions on judgment
Whitley Drinkard, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science
& Technology
10:30
BREAK
93
10:45
The effect of gender stereotype on students' performance in
mathematics
Annie Eick, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
11:00
The effect of nutrition education on eating habits
Grace Hauck, Washington-Lee High School
11:15
Delayed versus immediate feedback: Changing testing
retention?
Hannah Karlin, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
11:30
The effect of breakfast consumption on the short term
memory of high school students
Ben Kelley, Central Virginia Governor's School for Science &
Technology
11:45
The effect of fluency in a tonal language on possessing
absolute pitch
Negar Kosar, Washington-Lee High School
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of reading format on comprehension
Alexandra Maceo, Washington-Lee High School
1:15
The effect of age on human location memory
Julianne Meany, H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
1:30
The effect of swim cap color on opponents anxiety
Hallie Miller, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
1:45
The acute effect of video games on students' test scores
Erik Paletzki and Pablo Wilson, Washington-Lee High School
2:00
The effect of music genre on error of time perception
Kevin Rao, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
94
2:15
BREAK
2:30
Effects of peer presence in pre-school aged children's
science observations
Emma Sears, Appomattax Regional Governor's School for Arts
& Technology
2:45
Multi-tasking: The effect music has on performance
Graham Shannon, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for
3:00
The effect of high school grade level on student burnout
Inaiyat Sidhu, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
3:15
The effect of teen obesity on depression, bullying and
academic success
Vida Vousoghian, Washington-Lee High School
3:30
The effect of perception on visual processing
Caris Weilemann, Yorktown High School
95
Zoology
Room 2201
Important Reminder
9:00
Effect of peptides on Hydra littoralis's consumption of
Daphnia magna
Suraj Bala, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
9:15
The effect of light intensity on frequency and depth of
Artemia salina vertical migration
Jonathan Gilchrest, Hanover High School
9:30
The effect of light intensity on planaria regeneration rate
Emma Glass, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science &
Technology
9:45
The effect of surfactant on Daphnia magna survival
Annagrace Hamson, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty
10:00
The effect of magnet strength on Daphnia magna heart rate
Jon Hardin, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
10:15
The correlation of experience, individual, and sex with
anxiety adaptability
Madeline Hays, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine
10:30
BREAK
96
10:45
Analysis of social behaviors in mice with BDNF knockout
Howard Huang, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
& Technology
11:00
The effect of different concentrations of sugar nectar
feeding on beehive activity
Scott Huson, Washington-Lee High School
11:15
The effect of magnetism on the regeneration of Dugesia
tigrina
Kailyn Janiga, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science &
Technology
11:30
The effect of curcumin on hydrogen peroxide induced
oxidative stress in C. elegans
Vishnusai Karri, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
& Technology
11:45
The effect of different types of carpet on the number of dust
mites
Ankit Kumar, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
12:00
Important Reminder
1:00
The effect of anthocyanin on the speed of maze running in
Roborovski dwarf hamsters
Michael Lenzi, Hanover High School
1:15
The effect of water temperature on goldfish rate of
respiration
Ajay Mathew, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
1:30
The effect of artificial sweeteners on ant consumption
(Pogonomyrmex barbatus)
Emma Mayes, Mathematics & Science High School at Clover Hill
97
1:45
The effect of stimulations on the behavior of regenerated
planaria
Aala Nasir, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
2:00
The effect of ethanol and caffeine on planerian regeneration
Gurman Shokar, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
2:15
BREAK
2:30
Comparing the anthelminthic properties of tree leaf extracts
using C. elegans
Abigail Simpkins, Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science
& Technology
2:45
Gray treefrog croak frequency
Jon Streu, Mountain Vista Governor's School
3:00
Resveratrol and the solitary state of UVB inflicted Dugesia
tigrina
Nicole Teichner, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center
3:15
The effect of triclosan on length of Daphnia magna
Natalie Tu, Mills E. Godwin High School - Specialty Center for
3:30
Effects of sound level and type on dog heart rate
Greyson Walsh, Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine
98
2014-2015 VJAS School Members
Atlee High School
Blacksburg High School
Central Virginia Governor's School for Science and Technology
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School for Marine & Environmental Science
Clover Hill High School
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Franklin County High School
Galileo Magnet High School
George H. Moody Middle School
Gloucester High School
Gunston Middle School
Hanover High School
Harrisonburg High School
H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
Henrico High School
Hines Middle School
Kenmore Middle School
Lee-Davis High School
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Mills E. Godwin Specialty Center for Science, Math, & Technology
Mountain Vista Governor's School
New Horizons Governor's School for Science &Technology
Roanoke Valley Governor's School
Sabot at Stony Point
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Swanson Middle School
T. C. Williams High School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Tuckahoe Middle School
Wakefield High School
Washington-Lee High School
Williamsburg Middle School
Yorktown High School
99
Contributors and Supporters
The Virginia Academy of Science notes with appreciation the contribution
and support of hundreds of individuals and dozens of organizations to
the success of its 93rd Annual Meeting and of the 74th Research
Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Virginia Junior Academy of
Science.
VJAS Awards and Sponsors:
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Junior Academy of Science
American Naval Engineers
Ann Hancock Fund
Botany Award
Carpenter and Berry Funds
Catesby Jones Fund
Dominion and The Dominion Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Preston Leake - Applied Chemistry Award
Dr. Russell Rowlett
Dorothy Knowlton Fund
Friends of the Virginia Museum of Natural History
Genetics Award
Gwathmey Chemistry Awards
Jeffers Fund
Joyce Peterson Fund
National Association of Academies of Science
Richmond Area Speleological Society
Roscoe Hughes Memorial Award
The Virginia Psychological Foundation
Virginia Association for Biological Education (VABE)
Virginia Chapter, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Virginia Division, American Cancer Society
Virginia Marine Science Consortium, Virginia Sea Grant College
Program
Virginia Tech Chapter, Gamma Sigma Delta (Agriculture)
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Sponsors of VJAS Scholarships
Bethel High School VJAS Science Club
Hampton University
Old Dominion University
Randolph-Macon College
Randolph College
The Virginia Environmental Endowment
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Wesleyan College
Sponsors of VJAS Research Grants Fund
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Virginia Environmental Business Council
VAS Awards and Scholarships
Alice M. Bruner Chemistry Scholarship (College of William and Mary)
Astronomy, Math, Physics Award
D. Rae Carpenter Scholarship (Virginia Military Institute)
Edward S. Harlow Chemistry Scholarship Award (University of
Richmond)
Alton M. Harvill, Jr. Award (Botany Award)
Statistics Award
Vera Remsburg Biology Scholarship (Longwood University)
William and Mary Baker Fund Award (Botany Award)
Woolcott Natural History and Biodiversity Award
101
The Virginia Academy of Science acknowledges our sincere
appreciation to those individual, institutional, and corporate citizens who
have allied themselves with our cause. Without their constant and ready
support, we would be unable to execute our outstanding nationally
recognized research and educational programs in service to The People
of Virginia.
In particular, we recognize here the Patrons of the Academy who have
generously contributed $1,000 or more (or its equivalent) to The
Academy:
Arthur W. Burke, Jr.
Bethel High School VJAS Science Club
Blanton M. Bruner
D. Rae Carpenter, Jr.
Dominion Virginia Power
Donald R. Cottingham, Jr.
Estate of Charles E. Hess
Friends of Alton and Barbara Harvill
Harriett T. Mundell
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
James P. and Mary Louise O'Brien
Marion B. Lobstein
Mary Louise Andrews Olds Trust
Mrs. Ertle Thompson
Mrs. George W. Jeffers
Mrs. Thomas O. Sitz
Richard B.Brandt
Science Museum of Virginia
The Family of Major W. Catesby Jones
The Fellows of the Virginia Academy of Science
The Virginia Environmental Endowment
Tidewater Community College
Tidewater Section of American Society of Naval Engineers
Tracy and Sarah Wilkins
Vera B. Remsburg
Virginia Division, American Cancer Society
Virginia Marine Science Consortium, Virginia Sea Grant Program
Virginia Association of Biology Education
Virginia Association of Science Teachers
Virginia Environmental Business Council
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Selected Programs of the Virginia Academy of Science
The Virginia Journal of Science is America’s fourth largest state
academy journal in circulation (after New York, Chicago, and Ohio) and
goes to 47 states and 12 countries overseas. A professionally refereed
quarterly, The Journal publishes original research articles and research
notes in the various disciplines of science, mathematics, and
engineering: cross-disciplinary papers on advances in science and
technology and their impact on society are invited. Minutes of The
Academy and notices are also published. Many significant contributions
were first published in The Journal and its articles have a high rate of
citation. Authors are allowed the first 15 pages, including figures, without
charge ($50 per page for the 16 th subsequent pages). Subscription rates
are $40.00 per year. Selected back issues available.
For additional information, contact Werner Wieland at
[email protected] or 540-654-1414.
Virginia Scientists, the Academy’s newsletter is published three times
yearly and serves to communicate information about the Academy;
regional conferences; various state science institutions; organizations,
agencies, and corporations; and Virginia’s researchers, science
educators, and their students. Articles and notices are cordially invited.
In addition to members, it is sent to Virginia legislators, selected
agencies, and college and university presidents.
For information, contact Deborah Neely-Fisher at
[email protected].
The Virginia Junior Academy of Science is one of the Nation’s
foremost junior academies. In addition to the nationally recognized
annual refereed paper competition involving hundreds of volunteers,
VJAS and VAS programs reach about 40,000 Virginia secondary
students each year. Over $80,000 in scholarships, prizes, research
support grants, trips to national meetings and events are awarded
annually. Scientists and science educators are encouraged to adopt
school science programs, classes, and clubs; to provide information on
Academy programs; and to foster new clubs and opportunities for
Virginia’s youth.
For additional information, contact Susan P. Booth at
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Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting: In Fall 2001 VAS held the first
Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting which focused on support of
undergraduate student research. Subsequently this meeting has been
held on an annual basis. Awards of $500 are given to each of the five
top student proposals chosen by judges. The awardees selected at the
2015 Fall Undergraduate Research Meeting will present the results of
their research projects at this year’s VAS Annual Meeting at James
Madison University.
Guidelines for the 2015 Fall Meeting will be
announced on the Academy website www.vacadsci.org and also in
Virginia Scientists.
To obtain additional information about the Fall Undergraduate Research
Meeting, contact Arthur F. Conway, Executive Officer, Virginia Academy
of Science at [email protected] or 804-864-1451.
VAS and VJAS Scientific Research Grants, Awards, Scholarships,
Assistantships, etc. are made possible by hundreds of corporate and
individual donors who believe in our work to benefit the People of
Virginia. Many have found this a meaningful way to memorialize a loved
one, support a student’s education, or recognize the work of a colleague.
To Create an Endowment or Make a Donation, please contact Arthur
F. Conway, Executive Officer, Virginia Academy of Science at
For Information and Applications for Research Grants, please
contact Arthur F. Conway, Executive Officer, Virginia Academy of
Science at [email protected] or 804-864-1451.
To become a Member, Institutional Member, or Business Member,
please contact The Virginia Academy of Science at [email protected] or
804-864-1450.
VAS Membership Applications for both Individuals and Institutions and
Businesses are available at www.vacadsci.org/membapp.htm.
Virginia Academy of Science Website
www.vacadsci.org
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James Madison University Campus Information
Campus Map and Driving Directions:
A JMU campus map is available at the link below. Links to driving
directions and a printable version of the map are also available on this
webpage.
http://www.jmu.edu/map/
Location of Meeting Events:
During the VAS-VJAS Meetings events will occur in the following campus
locations (building abbreviations):
East Campus Dining Hall (ECHH)
Festival Conference and Student Center (FCSC)
Health & Human Services (HHS)
Instructional Science & Technology Center (ISAT)
Parking Information:
Parking for the meeting will be in the C12 lot directly across from the
Festival Conference and Student Center. For VJAS participants,
sponsors should instruct bus drivers to pull into the Festival loop to
receive all conference materials and instructions on unloading and where
to park.
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the Titanic trail, which will take you to it.

12 New England Dwelling House copy

downloadable discussion guide

August - Nottoway County Public Library

Mine Wars - e-WV