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2019
6:00 PM	GURC Opening Reception Anastasia Wright Lin, University of North Georgia Student Center, UNG-Gainesville Campus 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 2nd
8:00 AM	A Multi-Approach Investigation to Evaluate Compounds that Mitigate Neuroinflammation. Gabriella Hernandez-Tyler, Georgia Gwinnett College Nesbitt 3213 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Academic Performance and Bullying Esther Akinola, Fort Valley State University Nesbitt 2204 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Atomistic Simulation of Desalination ian Durr, Kennesaw State University Matheus Prates, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 3213 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Automated Portable Bandsaw Josh Redmond, Kennesaw State University PT Ketchem, Kennesaw State University Jonathan Lybrand, Kennesaw State University Aaron McClellan, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2203 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Carbon Nanostructures Through the Use of Three-Dimensional Laser-Lithography Printing Alex Resnick, Kennesaw State University Justin Park Dr., Kennesaw State University Biya Haile, Georgia Institute of Technology Eduardo Farfan Dr., Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2211 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Communicative Methods and the Impact of Learning English in Refugee Communities Leah Dudley, University of Georgia Nesbitt 3212 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Deep Learning Image Classification for Disaster Relief James Gaither, Georgia Southern University Rami Haddad Ph.D., Georgia Southern University Nesbitt 2201 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Development of FRET Biosensors to Detect Kinase Activity in Living Cells Jenny Okáľová, University of Georgia Nesbitt 3201 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Evolution of Native Identity in Future Home of the Living God Cadi Martin, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 3212 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Identification and characterization of three novel strains of bacteria that can be used for bioremediation of cyclic alkane, cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polyhydroxyalkanoates. Taylor Box, University of West Georgia Nesbitt 3201 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Machine Learning For Designing Stretchable Carbon Nanostructures Helena Hepler, Kennesaw State University James Clarkston, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2201 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	On Software Development for Generating the Profile of the Cut for Tube Notching Austin Marak, Kennesaw State University Eric Nzuki, Kennesaw State University Simin Nasseri, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2211 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Optimizing Generative Adversarial Network Architecture for Low-Resolution Image Enhancement Maria Isabel Gonzalez Bocanegra, Georgia Southern University Justin Matthew Hall, Georgia Southern University Nesbitt 2211 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Parenting levels and Adolescent self-esteem Brittany Davis, Fort Valley State University Nesbitt 2204 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Role of CD28 Signaling in Mice on Homeostatic Reconstitution on T Cells following Lymphodepletion Nitish Sood, Emory University Rebecca Crepeau, Emory School of Medicine Mandy Ford, Emory School of Medicine Nesbitt 3201 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Senior Design 1 Product Proposal Chase Newberry, Kennesaw State University John Redwine, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2203 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Survivability of Bacteria in Highly Acidic Environments Bianca Goldman, Dalton State College Maria Diaz, Dalton State College Nesbitt 3213 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	The minimal generating set of the presentation ideal of Backelin semigroup ring Arun Suresh, Georgia State University Nesbitt 2203 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM	Writing, Rewriting, and Rewiring: Ideologies and Palimpsests in Markus Zusak's The Book Thief Hannah Bertzfield, Augusta University Nesbitt 3212 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:10 AM	African American Portrayal in Pop Culture & Media Delicia James, Fort Valley State University Tamirah Mckenzie, Fort Valley State University Nesbitt 2211 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	And Then There Was New Jill Swing Deirdre Ferguson, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3213 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Atlanta's Flood Risk: A Model Based on Growth and Climate Change Kaitlen Martin, University of North Georgia Amber Ignatius, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3212 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Comorbidities of Endometriosis with Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Women Elena Mayfield, University of West Georgia Nesbitt 2203 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Design of a Monolithic Compliant Swimming Robot Joshua Hooper, Kennesaw State University Andy Houghton, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2204 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Designing New Composite Foot Supports for Bunions Sammy Reed, Kennesaw State University Simin Nasseri Dr., Kennesaw State University George Williams, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2204 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Fashion and Society - A look into the Power of Clothing and the Body Edwin Hernandez, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 3201 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	GEORGIA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE (GURC) Kayla George, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 3201 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Little Girls and the Players They Break: Classic Rock and Gender Kelley Pointer, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3213 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Muscle Behavior and Properties During Pushups in Human Arm Flexor Muscles Trevor Asay, Kennesaw State University Eddy Pineda, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2204 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Power, Agency, and the Magical Feminine: Representations of Morgana Le Fay in Medieval Literature Makhalath Fahiym, Georgia College & State University Nesbitt 2201 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Salem Witch Trials: A Psychological Manifestation Stemming from Gender/Societal Inequality? Holly Johnson, University of North Georgia Holly Michelle Johnson, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2201 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Soilmates: Identifying Plant and Soil Interactions Chloe Cromer, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3212 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	"Still Walking," Still Here: Hirokazu Kore-eda and Japanese Filmmaking for a Global Audience Dylan J. Reber, University of West Georgia Nesbitt 2211 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	The Feminist Impact on Realism and Theater Today Leah Nixon, University of South Carolina Beaufort Nesbitt 2201 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	The Hidden Impact of Colorism on African-American Society Waminja Marekia-Cleaveland, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2211 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	The Logic of Being: An Evaluation of Arguments for God's Existence Joshua D. Vaughn, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3213 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	The Role of Gender on Holistic Grief Effects Experienced by College Students Christiana Olaleye, University of West Georgia Mary Alice Varga, University of West Georgia Nesbitt 2203 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
9:10 AM	Woven From Nothing: Analysis of Fiber Sculpture of Mother Teaching Daughter to Weave and the Role of Weaving in Chancay Culture Tori Teague, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 3201 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
10:20 AM	#1 - Alu-Derived Orthologous Chromosome Classification for the Primate Order Mehul Mehra, Augusta University Nitish Sood, Augusta University Anav Mittal, University of California, Berkeley Christopher Bates, Augusta University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#10 - Indirect Dopaminergic Fiber Modulation of Purkinje Cells through Bergmann Glial Cells in Rett Syndrome Mice Nirvignesh Vador, University of Alabama, Birmingham Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#11 - Sequence Analysis of Alu Repeated Elements for Primate Phylogenetic Tree Construction Nitish Sood, Augusta University Mehul Mehra, Augusta University Anav Mittal, Augusta University Christopher Bates, Augusta University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#12 - Analysis of Microplastics on St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA Abigail Virginia Hodges, Georgia College & State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#13 - The Effect of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants on Children's Development of Phonological Awareness Skills: A Review of the Evidence Sarah Roberson, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#14 - Boosting Happiness Using Positive Psychology Meghan Minter, Gordon State College Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#15 - Assessing the presence of Wolbachia in the mosquito populations of Northeast Georgia, USA Madison Embrick, University of North Georgia Emma Rogers, University of North Georgia Evan Lampert, University of North Georgia Davison T. Sangweme, University of North Georgia Mason Carlisle, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#16 - Spatial variation in male whitetail deer morphology across Georgia Charles Bish, University of North Georgia Taylor Malasek, University of North Georgia Julia McManus, University of North Georgia David Patterson, University of North Georgia Jessica Patterson, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#17 - Glia Characterization in BLOC-1 deficient mice Jhodi Webster, Agnes Scott College Jennifer Larimore, Agnes Scott College Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#18 - NOVEL GENES DISCOVERED IN NORMOSMIC HYPOGONADOTROPIC HYPOGONADISM (NHH) Hannah N. Smith, Augusta University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#19 - Enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of FTI tipifarnib in HRAS-mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Da'Jhnae Gambrell-Sanders, Clark Atlanta University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#2 - ATAD3A as a novel mitochondrial oncogene in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Caleb Jensen, Augusta University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#20 - A Role for Circadian Rhythms in Chlamydial Pathogenesis Vincentiu S. Olteanu, Georgia Gwinnett College Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#21 - Assessing the Abundance of Microplastics on Sapelo Island Julia Parrott, Georgia College & State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#22 -Benefits of Remnant Prairies Patches to Prairie Plant Restoration: The Effects of Land-Use History, Patch Size, and Proximity to Plant Success Adriana Caldwell, Kennesaw State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#23 - Synergistic Activity of Antifungals and Essential Oils against Candida auris Kayla Graham, Kennesaw State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#24 - Quantification of ESBLs & Coliforms in a Creek in Hall County, Georgia, USA. Makenzie Llewellyn, University of North Georgia Tyler A. Henderson, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#25 - Comparing Plant Diversity on Animal Associations Sean Eagan, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#26 - A Comparison of Benthic Invertebrates in the Etowah River 1958 & 2018 Rachel Pesaresi, University of North Georgia Rachel Tempia, University of North Georgia Gabriel Pierce, University of North Georgia Jeremy Miller, University of North Georgia Margi Flood, University of North Georgia William Teitjen Dr., Georgia Southwestern State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#27 - Schadenfreude: The Impact of Another’s Misfortune on the Mood of College Students Erin Chalmers, Columbus State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#28 - Testing the Effectiveness of Mnemonic Strategies in Learning and Retaining New Information Kevin O'Donnell, University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA 30597 Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#29 - COMPARISON OF LABORATORY MEASURES FOR ESTIMATION OF BODY FAT PERCENTAGE AGAINST CRITERION MULTI-COMPARTMENT MODELS Samantha Estep, Georgia Southern University Ronald Lee Snarr, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#3 - Inhibition of the Mitochondrial Calcium Uniporter Reduces Oxidative Phosphorylation in SGK1-Knockout VSMC Upon DietInduced Obesity Bao Tran, Georgia Gwinnett College Sharon Francis, Morehouse School of Medicine Wei Zhong Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#30 - Mental Health among College Students: How Confident Are You? Dylan Burke, Georgia Southern University Paige Simmons, Georgia Southern University Chloe Mui, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#31 - The Relationship Between Adiponectin and Dietary Iron in Non-Diabetic Young Women Ayaa Saeed Woday, Kennesaw State University Calah Coleman, Kennesaw State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#32 - Geospatial Analysis of Distance-Decay of Georgia State Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum Admission Rates Chris Pugel, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#33- Impact of External Pressures on Academic Performance: Mental Health Resiliency Mary Gloria Iwunwa, Georgia Southern University Samanni Ejiogu, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#34 - Growing 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Jarek Viera, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#35 - Molecular detection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum in wild birds from North Georgia Magan Free, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#36 - The Effect of Chondroitin Sulfate Glycosaminoglycan Substrates on the Immunosuppressive Capacity of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Bianca Patel, University of Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#37 - The Parental Involvement and K-12 Experiences of RISE students Madison Rodriguez, University of North Georgia Josue Zavala, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#38 - The Past is a Foreign Country They View Things Differently There: The Perception of “The Invisible Empire of The Ku Klux Klan” as a Benevolent Secret Society from 1915 to 1965 Dillon Typhair, Augusta University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#39 - Lateral Force Transfer in Post‐Tensioned Slab to Shear Wall Mohammad Jonaidi, Kennesaw State University Chandler Cooper, Kennesaw State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#4 - Transcription of RelA-SpoT protein genes during Rickettsia rickettsii infection Charles Barton, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#40 - Numerical evidence towards establishing a new relation satisfied by the coefficients of the Hilbert quasi-polynomial of a polynomial ring with general grading Jovany Louis, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#41 - Sex Differences in the Association between Prenatal Second-hand Smoke Exposure and Infant Development Jocelyn Stanfield, Emory University Anne Dunlop, Emory University Dana Barr, Emory University Elizabeth Corwin, Emory University Patricia Brennan, Emory University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#42 - The Role of Family Support prior to Incarceration Courtney Black, University of South Carolina Beaufort Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#43 - Estimating carminic acid content in cochineals: a spectroscopy experiment based in the chemistry of art Ann B. Cormier, University of West Georgia Emily Robison, University of West Georgia Tristan C. Parker, university of west georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#44 - Introducing Biocatalysis in an Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Using a Cyclopropanation Reaction Sarah Youngblood, Valdosta State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#45 - The Relationship between Media and Public Opinion Regarding Cannabis as an Opioid Substitute Jordan Hendricks, Augusta University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#46 - America's Response to President Trump's Tweets Amanda Friend, University of West Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#47 - Attractiveness of Individuals Based on Personality and Financial Status Lailah Muscat, Young Harris College Erin Buehring, Young Harris College Rosalind Austin, Young Harris College Maggie Graham, Young Harris College Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#48 - The Relationship Between Optimism and BMI in Generation Z- An Exploratory Investigation Allison Tucker, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#49 - Optimization Redesign of Cargo Ship Hopper Carson Wiles Rafael Escamilla, Kennesaw State University Max James Ryan Juan Bautista, Kennesaw State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#5 - Monitoring storm resilience of Acropora palmata in Salt Pond Bay, St. John, USVI Gillian Gilbert-Wason, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#50 - Parkinson’s Disease and Task Switching: Effects of Varying the Frequency of Deep Brain Stimulation in the Subthalamic Nucleus Ta-Tyonna Buck, Georgia Southern University Rachel Cole, University of Iowa Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#51 - Lexical Diversity Within Infant-Directed Speech and Its Association with Volubility and Language Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Daylin Deyton, University of West Georgia Amanda Melville, University of West Georgia Sydney Carroll, University of West Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#6 - Implications of Visual Social Access on the Welfare and Behavior of Shelter Dogs Christina M. Walthers, Kennesaw State University Maddie J. Pattillo, Kennesaw State University Jessie A. Catchpole, Kennesaw State University Lauren E. Faulkner, Kennesaw State University Lauren N. Mitchell, Kennesaw State University Allison L. Martin, Kennesaw State University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#7 - Cluster characterization and veto analysis of the FrequencyHough all-sky continuous gravitational wave search Cain Gantt, Georgia College and State University Pia Astone, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#8 - The Relationship Between Optimism and Perceived Health in Generation-Z An Explanatory Investigation Natalie D. Woodward, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	#9 - The Comparison of the efficiency of a static PV system vs a solar tracker system Evan Mullvain, Georgia Southern University Katrina Vaughn, Georgia Southern University Annabeth Helmly, Georgia Southern University Stephanie Christie, Georgia Southern University Connor McCue, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
10:20 AM	Grad School Fair Austina Jordan Cleveland Ballroom 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM	Keynote Luncheon Dr. Alicia Cunningham-Bryant, Westminster College, Salt Lake City Hugh Mills Physical Education Complex 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM	3 Omega Thermal Conductivity Measurement Setup for 3D Nanostructure Jihad Kudsy, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2211 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Bodies of Land and Bodies of Women: A Feminist Research Perspective Amanda Smith, University of South Carolina Beaufort Nesbitt 2203 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Enhancing CPR Training: Development and Assessment of an Affordable, Open-Source Real-Time Feedback Manikin Anish Sangari, Augusta University Nitish Sood, Augusta University Joseph Andrew Hauger, Augusta University Nesbitt 3201 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Impact of MMP-9 in Closed Eye on Dry Eye Pathogenesis Alice Kim, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Nesbitt 3201 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Impacts on Retrogression of Domestic Violence Survivors Ashlynn Echols, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2201 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Investigations of the Cohesion of Nanoscale Bioactive with Titanium: A Molecular Dyanmics approach using Density Functional Theory and the Kohn-Sham Framework. Jerry Magaña, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3212 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the UNHCR Definition of Refugee Status Catherine Maloney, Georgia College & State University Nesbitt 2201 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	“Make Spain Great Again” - The Rise of Far-Right Populism in España Lana Goitia, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2204 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	“Mine is a Love That Will Never Tire”: The Socio-cultural Impact of Women's Romantic Relationships in 1850 to 1900s America Tinaye Gibbons, University of West Georgia Nesbitt 2203 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Pneumothorax Radiograph Diagnosis Utilizing Deep Convolutional Neural Network Ziqi Wang, Georgia Southern University Nesbitt 3201 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Public Perceptions of Human Trafficking and Immigrant Victims Hannah Dickens, University of Georgia Nesbitt 2201 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Reusable Nano-structured Carbon Seawater Filter Matheus Prates, Kennesaw State University Ian Durr, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2211 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Scorched Earth, Democratic Erosion in Bolsonaro's Brazil. Nayanne Medeiros, University of West Georgia Nesbitt 2204 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	SimPhysics Taylor Woods, Columbus State University Maidel Fletes, Columbus State University Mary Elizabeth Harrell, Columbus State University Paul Halford, Columbus State University Nesbitt 3212 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	The Fight for Flight: Avian Imagery in Kate Chopin’s The Awakening and a Selection of Poems by Emily Dickinson Sarah Farmer, Valdosta State University Nesbitt 2203 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Thermal Transport in Molten Salt Reactor Fuels Bryce Atchley, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2211 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM	Twilight of Democratic Consolidation Lana Goitia, University of North Georgia John Blessing, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2204 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:10 PM	Bisexual Student's Experiences With Biphobia Lindsey Moon, Georgia College & State University Nesbitt 3201 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Blade Optimization for Ground Level Low Speed Wind Turbines Ryan Foster, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2201 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Semi-Compliant Swashplate Mechanism Niko Giannakakos, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2203 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Development of 3D Thermal Models to Analyze Building Power Loss Mark Leggiero, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2201 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Drunken, Desperate Men: The Klans of Gwinnett County, Georgia, 1868-1872 Tyler Holman, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2211 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Family SES and Parental Perceptions of Children’s Aggressive Behaviors Amelia Dubose, Georgia College & State University Maddie Drives, Georgia College & State University Anthony Pruner, Georgia College & State University Nesbitt 2204 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Fundamental design of submarine communication buoy with oceanic condition considerations Alex Resnick, Kennesaw State University Katherine Mitchell, Kennesaw State University Hannah M. Maier, Kennesaw State University Muhammad Salman, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2203 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Hitchcock Meets Freud: Voyeurism in Postwar America Chloe Kwiatkowski, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2211 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Law and the Supernatural: A Transition of Modernity in Britain, 1650-1850 John Blessing, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3212 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Material Culture in Victorian Occult Samantha Cragg, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3212 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Parental Disciplinary Styles in Relation to Children’s Misbehaviors Shelby Breitmann, Georgia College & State University Ansley Michelle Hicks, Georgia College & State University Nayomi Martinez-Ubay, Georgia College & State University Nesbitt 2204 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Preliminary Analysis of Habitat Use and Home Range Size in a Long-Lived Ectotherm Vertebrate Kayla Bonadie, University of North Georgia Amber Rittgers, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3201 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Schrödinger’s Artist Davis Callaway, Gordon State College Nesbitt 2211 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	THE FREQUENCY RESPONSE MODELING OF LINEAR SYSTEMS Wynn Kwiatkowski, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 2203 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	The Relationship between Children’s Gendered Toys and Display of Prosocial Behaviors Kaylee Finlay, Georgia College & State University Leah Kaminer Jessica Mann Nesbitt 2204 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Thermal Properties of a LiF-ThF4 Molten Salt Fuel Jackson Hill, Kennesaw State University Nesbitt 2201 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Utopianism and Rationalism observed in the Global Occult during the Long 19th Century Luke Howard, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3212 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
2:10 PM	Women on Top: Sex Workers for Women and Couples Amy Boone, University of North Georgia Nesbitt 3201 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
3:20 PM	#1 - Siderophores: The Effects of YbtA and FyuA in Antibiotic Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Susan Vu Ha, University of North Georgia Sawda Islam, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#10 - Risking It All: How Stress Influences Risky Behavior among College Students Kaylia Johnson, Georgia Southern University Hannah McCook, Georgia Southern University Shane Oglesby, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#11 - Raspberry Polyphenol Extract Decreases NF-kB Phosphorylation and Interleukin (IL)-6 Expression in Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced RAW 264.7 Macrophages Lena Lear, Georgia State University Rami Najjar, Georgia State University Jessica-Kim Danh, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#12 - Electronic Cigarettes Induce Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a Pre-Clinical Model Shiying Zhang, Georgia State University Chi In Vong, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#13 - Muscle Behavior and Properties During Wheelchair Use Muhammad Salman, Kennesaw State University Jordan Rosenthal Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#14 - Investigating the Mechanisms of Aniridic Cataract Katie A. Coscia, University of Delaware Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#15 - Discovery and Characterization of a Novel Bacteriophage XianYue Alexis O'Neal, University of North Georgia Amanda J. Laidlaw, University of North Georgia Jessica A. Toller, University of North Georgia Callie C. Mauersberg, University of North Georgia Luka Kulasinac, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#16 - The Effect of Kinesio Tapes on the Growth of Staphylococcus aureus ATTC 12600 Andi Fleming, University of North Georgia Jordan Stewart, University of North Georgia Dobrusia Bialonska, University of North Georgia Paul Johnson, University of North Georgia Mary Ellen Oesterle, University of North Georgia Teresa Conner-Kerr, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#17 - Detecting the Presence of GMOs in Tortilla Chips Served U.S. Major Restaurant Chains Kristen Donahue, Georgia Gwinnett College Kenneth Levenson, Georgia Gwinnett College John Senat, Georgia Gwinnett College Stephany Sifuentes, Georgia Gwinnett College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#18 - POPULAR UNLABELLED CORNMEAL BRANDS EXPECTED TO BE LABELED AS ‘BIOENGINEERED’ BY 2022 IN THE U.S.: DUE TO DETECTION OF GENETIC MATERIAL Elvia Encarnacion-Thomas, Georgia Gwinnett College Jenai DaCosta, Georgia Gwinnett College Farinaz Panah, Georgia Gwinnett College Lilly Dishmey-Garrido, Georgia Gwinnett College Tsion Adula, Georgia Gwinnett College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#19 - Testing USDA Certified Organic Soy Noodles for Genetic Modifications Dhwani Mistry, Georgia Gwinnett College Kyra Brewer, Georgia Gwinnett College Salsabile Ibrahim, Georgia Gwinnett College Vedanti Patel, Georgia Gwinnett College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#2 - Comparison of Ion Transport Expression in Lake Sturgeon Exposed to Differing Water Chemistries Caitlin Forkin, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118 Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#20 - Nanocellulose Aerogel from Biomass Waste for Water Purification Harshvardhan Singh, Mercer University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#21 - A salivary hormonal study on individuals of African ancestry living in different socio-economic environments, in order to understand etiology of prostate cancer Megan Andrews, Georgia College & State University Ernest Kaninjing, Georgia College & State University Chavonda Mills, Georgia College & State University Solomon Rotimi, Covenant University Wathsala Medawla, Georgia College & State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#22 - A Calorimetric Study of The Adsorption of Oxalate on Hematite Nanoparticle Natasha Clarke, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#23 - Deducing the Mechanisms of E2-Conjugating Enzymes: Synthesis of a Di-Ubiquitin Probe through Incorporation of an Unnatural Amino Acid Savannah Jacobs, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#24 - Growth of Metal Sulfides/Selenides from Metal Flux Reactions to Synthesize Semiconductors Emily Storck, Florida State University Mary Hertz, Florida State University Ashini Jayasinghe, Florida State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#25 - Communication of Classical State Information within Proteins Nathan Clement, University of North Georgia Brandon Sewell, Clemson University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#26 - Perception of Rap Music as a Function of Sub-Genre Carl Stokes, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#27 - The Effects of the Different Configurations of the Periodic Kernels on Machine Learning Problems Adrian Pizano, Georgia Southern University Hong Zhang, Georgia Southern University Hongjun Su, Georgia Southern University Issac Taylor, Georgia southern university Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#28 - Blockchain’s Potential for Securing the Integrity and Availability of Academic Credentials Daniel Haugen, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#29 - Getting Duck'd On: USB Rubber Ducky Keystroke Injects Jacob Malimban, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#3 - Generation of SULT4A1 Gene Mutations in SH-SY5Y Cells Elisabeth Bradberry, University of North Georgia Frank Crittenden, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#30 - Human-Machine Interactions Using a Flex-Sensor And 3D Printed Robot Arm Davis Le, Georgia Gwinnett College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#31 - Muscle Fatigue and Recuperation With Inclusion of Vibration Plate Cody Scarborough, Kennesaw State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
3:20 PM	#32 - Incorporating 3D Printing into Introductory Engineering Courses Nicholas Schantz, University of North Georgia Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia Forrest Forrest, University of North Georgia JB Sharma, University of North Georgia Al Walters, University of North Georgia Hoang Pham, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#33 - Impacts of Groundwater Salinity on Tree Mortality on Sapelo Island, Georgia Savannah Terry, Georgia College & State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#34 - Quantifying microplastic pollution in marsh habitats Mihir Patl, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#35 - Enamel isotopes reveal late Pleistocene ecosystem dynamics in southeastern North America Elizabeth J. Noble, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Julia G. McManus, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Alfred J. Mead, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Georgia College and State University Heidi Mead, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Georgia College and State University Christopher Seminack, Lewis Rogers Institute of Environmental and Spatial Analysis, University of North Georgia William Balco, Department of History, Anthropology and Philosophy, University of North Georgia Todd Bennett, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Nicole M. Crain, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Cory Duckworth, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Taylor Malasek, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Jason Pearson, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Parker Rhinehart, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Georgia College and State University Madison E. Ussery, Biology Department, University of North Georgia Yu Sun, Lewis Rogers Institute of Environmental and Spatial Analysis, University of North Georgia Jessica R. Patterson, Biology Department, University of North Georgia David Patterson, Department of Biology, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#36 - UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA HERBARIUM PROJECT Megan Henderson, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#37 - Quantifying Precursors to Algal Blooms in Lake Sidney Lanier Dakota Boncore, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#38 - Does small-scale light pollution affect bat foraging behavior? Maggie M. Woodall, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#39 - Extended-Spectrum Beta (β) Lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolates from Flat Creek Water Samples Luis Vidals, University of North Georgia Maria Mayorga-Gutierrez, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#4 - Endosomal Proteins in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Ruvimbo Dzvurumi, Agnes Scott College Jhodi Webster, Agnes Scott College Jennifer Larimore Dr, Agnes Scott College Lauren Neal, Agnes Scott College Rachel Thompson, Agnes Scott College Alex Lombardo, Agnes Scott College Camryn Smith, Agnes Scott College Sami Hatcher, Agnes Scott College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#40 - Effect of imidacloprid on mycelial growth rate of soil fungi Mary Washburn, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#41 - A preliminary assessment of native pollinator attraction to bee hotels in northeast Georgia Jada Tipton, University of North Georgia Amelia Arthur, University of North Georgia David Patterson, University of North Georgia Rosann Kent, University of North Georgia Zach Pilgrim, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#42 - Deterrence of Ants by Chemical Compounds from Six Southeastern Plants Jose Alcalde, University of North Georgia Evan Lampert, University of North Georgia Tom Diggs, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#43 - Gesture Recognition of EEG Signals Using Wavelet Transform and Artificial Neural Networks for BCI Applications Hugo Flores Garcia, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#44 - Effects of chemical vagotomy on the neonatal mouse paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus Aviva Gars, Georgia State University Alexandra Castillo-Ruiz, Georgia State University Benoit Chassaing, Georgia State University Nancy Forger, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#45 - The Ancient Origins of TRP-dependent Menthol Sensing Maggie Benson, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#46 - Anti-Inflammatory Agents Modulate Phagocytic Activity of Alpha-Synuclein Stimulated Microglial Cells Kyra Brewer, Georgia Gwinnett College Cindy Achat-Mendes, Georgia Gwinnett College Robert Haining, Georgia Gwinnett College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#47 - Discriminating between Quark and Gluon Initiated Jets using Jet Charge at the Large Hadron Collider Tyler Wilson, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#48 - Gravitational Attraction within a Simplified Ring System Mallory Cole, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#49 - Creaton and Analysis of 3-Dimensional Thermal Models Bradley Andrew, University of North Georgia Ryan S. Elliott, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#5 - Identifying cellular mechano-biological responses to PEG-based hydrogels Ian Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology Karen E. Martin, Georgia Institute of Technology Hannah S. Theriault, Georgia Institute of Technology Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#50 - Practicing with a Pint: Alcohol's Effect on Second Language Learning Elizabeth Purnell, Emory University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#51 - The Effect of Color on Cognitive Performance and Mood Valter Andersson, Young Harris College McKinley O'Kelley, Young Harris College Micaela Wright, Young Harris College Julie Delose, Young Harris College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#52 - Men's Private and Public Conformity to Masculine Norms Jasmine Starks, Georgia Southern University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#53 - Perceptions of Pet Relinquishment Lauren Mitchell, Kennesaw State University Suma Mallavarapu, Kennesaw State University Allison Martin, Kennesaw State University Angela Kelling, University of Houston, Clear Lake Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#54 - Are the kids all right? Associations among emerging adults’ experiences, anxiety, and coping. Shelby Fernandez, University of North Georgia Blake Armstrong Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#55 - How socioeconomic status acts as a moderator for parental style, child well-being, and school achievement. Destiny Kelly, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#7 - The Role of RNF216/TRIAD3 in Neuroinflammation Through Interactions with Toll-Like-Receptors Dustin Grossman, Georgia State University Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#8 - Analysis of Temporal Gene Expression of Mycobacteriophage XianYue Samantha E. Kates, University of North Georgia Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	#9 - Lipid Induced-EV Proteins and their Association to Diabetic Kidney Disease Amanda Haney, Georgia Gwinnett College Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM
3:20 PM	Grad School Fair Austina Jordan Cleveland Ballroom 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM

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