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California State University, Chico
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Grad Studies YouTube Channel2018 Schedule of Presenters
32nd Annual Student Research Competition
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Colusa Hall
| Name | Paper Title | Faculty Mentor |
| Rebecca Belmonte (Grad) | The Role of SON in Blood Development | Dr. David Stachura |
| Sommer Casady (Grad) | Characterization of an Epithermal Deposit within the Antelope Valley Volcanic Center, Sierra County, CA | Dr. Hannah Aird |
| Cab Esposito (Grad) | The Implications of Land Use and Population Projections on Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems | Dr. Steffen Mehl |
| Tina Hanson (Grad) | Analysis of Novel Inhibitors of the GRB2 SH2 Domain that Decrease Proliferation in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia | Dr. David Stachura |
| Payon Laurie (Grad) | CC144 Suppression Negatively Impacts Hematopoiesis | Dr. David Stachura |
| John Machado (UG) | Isolation of Sufur Oxidizing Acidothobacillus | Dr. Emily Fleming Dr. Serban Sarbu |
| Dotun Olubeko (UG) | Effects of Sulforaphane on Intercellular Communication in the Tumor Microenvironment | Dr. Lauren Housley |
Judges
- Dr. Jonathan Day, Biology
- Dr. Kristen Gorman, Biology
- Dr. Hannah Aird, Geology and Environmental Science
- Dr. Cawa Tran, Biology
| Name | Paper Title | Faculty Mentor |
| Emily Egusa (UG) | Characterization of Bacterial Degradation of Polyhydroxybutyrate | Dr. Larry Hanne |
| Rigoberto Vazquez Jr. (non-presenting co-author Chelby Polines) (UG) | Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Engineered Scaffold | Dr. Ozgul Yasar |
| Kyle Rocha-Brownell (UG) | Digital Textbook Creation Platform Featuring Modular Equation Derivations | Dr. Tyson Henry |
| Garrett Swan (UG) | mArIo - An observant and reactive Mario | Dr. Elena Harris |
| Pedro Valdivia (UG) | A Closer Look at Unit Testing: Hide Bug and Seek | Dr. Kevin Buffardi |
Judges
- Dr. Zahrasadat Alavi, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Dr. Meghdad Hajimorad, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Dr. David Stachura, Biology
| Name | Paper Title | Faculty Mentor |
| Dayne Gradone (Grad) | Herbs, Herbalists, and Healing in the Western Highlands of Kenya | Dr. Jesse Dizard |
| Tamara Maxey (Grad) | Events of the Day: Material and Language at two Californian 9/11 Memorials | Dr. William Nitzky |
| Amy Perez (UG) | Variety and Distribution of Orthopedic Devices in the Cyprus Research Reference Collection and their Relationship to Skeletal Trauma | Dr. Eric Bartelink |
| Mallory Peters (Grad) | Bone Mineral Density in a Historic Pauper Cemetery | Dr. Colleen Milligan |
| Valerie Sgheiza (Grad) | Skeletal Quantification and Element Independence | Dr. Eric Bartelink |
| Ashlyn Weaver (Grad) | The Forgotten Hawaiians of Chico, CA | Dr. William Nitzky |
| Karin Wells (Grad) | Relationships between Dental Pathology and Ancestry from the Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center Pauper Cemetery | Dr. Eric Bartelink |
Judges
- Dr. Matt O'Brien, Anthropology
- Dr. Susan Roll, Social Work
| Name | Paper Title | Faculty Mentor |
| Jeanette Adame (Grad) | Free and Enslaved African and Afro-Creole Women in the New Orleans Cabildo, 1769-1800 | Dr. Kate Transchel |
| Jake Brooks (UG) | The Moralization of Motivations to Preserve and Promote Health | Dr. Aubrey Newland Dr. Eric Gampel |
| Mary Gibaldi (Grad) | The Home Paradox: Women's Domestic Space in Literature | Dr. Erin Kelly |
| Megan Mann (Grad) | Facing Medusa: Mythology in Bessie Head's A Question of Power | Dr. Erin Kelly |
| Kanako Otani (UG) | Oral Interpretation: The Songs of Hiroshima | Sue Peterson |
| Alison Saechao (Grad) | Dr. Horace Newton Allen and U.S. Relations with Korea in the Late 19th and Early 20th Century | Dr. Sinwoo Lee |
| Catherine Wilcox (Grad) | Speaking Against Silence: A Rhetorical Analysis of Social Media Against Domestic and Sexual Violence in Christian Communities | Dr. Kendall Leon |
Judges
- Dr. Katia Samoilova, Philosophy
- Dr. Zanja Yudell, Philosophy
| Name | Paper Title | Faculty Mentor |
| James Basinger (UG) | Study on Knowledge and Behavior Regarding Self-Harm in Teens | Dr. Holly Kralj |
| Laura Miller (UG) | Childhood Abuse and Self-Concept Clarity | Dr. Shelley Hart |
| Parker Rhodes (UG) | The Implications of Concealed Carry Laws | Dr. Anita Chaudhry |
| Evan Roberts (UG) | The Vehement Disagreement over Four Percent | Dr. Anita Chaudhry |
| Kylie Taylor (UG) | California Dreaming or California Delusion | Dr. Anita Chaudhry |
| Emily Treat (UG) | Does Size Really Matter: Influence of Inaccurate Perceptions of Body Size on Eating Attitudes | Dr. Martin van den Berg |
| Charity Zimmerman (UG) | Dying for the Latest Fashion | Dr. Anita Chaudhry |
Judges
- Dr. Dr. Matt Thomas, Political Science
- Dr. Darin Haerle
| Name | Paper Title | Faculty Mentor |
| Ginger Alonso (Grad) | Cultivating Clinicians: The Distribution of America's Medical Schools and the Persistent Problem of Physician Access | Dr. Andrew Potter |
| Adrea Avina, Natalie Crum, Elizabeth Greenman, Megan Leever (Grad) | Impact of Personal Relevance on the Verbal and Written Expression in Individuals with Aphasia: An ABAB Design | Dr. Shelly Von Berg |
| Angela Buckner (Grad) | The Adoption of Children with Disabilities: An Exploration of Altruistic Behavior and Motivations | Dr. Sue Steiner |
| Carina Gutierrez and Carmina Vital (Grad) | Evaluating Mindful Lessons | Dr. Donna Kreskey |
| Gardenia Juarez (Grad) | The Experience of Older Adults with Physical Disabilities in a University Service-Learning Program | Dr. Josie Blagrave |
| Marjie Starkey (Grad) | Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports in Urban versus Rural Settings | Dr. Ann Schulte |
| Cory Tondreau (Grad) | Attitude Change on Immigration by Goal Framing and Graphics | Dr. Neil Schwartz |
Judges
- Dr. Shelley Hart, Child Developement
- Dr. Jennifer Malkowski, Communication Studies
| Name | Paper Title | Faculty Mentor |
| Alejandro Alfaro Ramirez (UG) | The Myth of Aztlan, the Cosmic Race, and Mexican Nationalism | Dr. Paul Lopez |
| Brett Butler (Grad) | The Recipe for Lemonade: One Scoop of Feminism + Beyonce | Dr. Jennifer Malkowski |
| Karyn Cornell (Grad) and Amy Rhoades (UG) | Town Hall 2.0 | Dr. Susan Roll Dr. Ann Schulte Dr. Matt Thomas |
| Brina Covarrubias (UG) | The Power behind Persuasion: Analyzing Brené Brown's Discourse on Shame | Dr. Jennifer Malkowski |
| Zhanna Kusmanova (Grad) | Larry P. through the Lens of School's Systems Approach | Dr. Leesa Huang Dr. Donna Kreskey |
| Jolene Moore (Grad) | #MeToo: A Qualitative Analysis on Conversations Around Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault | Dr. Stephanie Hamel |
| Kristen Vierra (UG) | Exploring the Feminist Identity Development of Girls in Ages 8-12 | Dr. Linda Kline |
Judges
- Dr. Janell C. Bauer, Journalism
- Dr. Nan Li, Communication Studies
- Dr. Jennifer Brundidge, Communication Studies
