Tuesday, April 8
10:00-10:30 am
Powell 220
“Evaluating Advanced Aerial Firefighting Technologies for Effective Implementation in Central Appalachia” Milo Heidkamp, Presenter
Professor Kenneth Foltz, Mentor Brooke Byrd, Discussant
Powell 224
“Observations from the Void: A Lament for Earth”
Seth Petersen, Presenter
Professor Matthew Johnson, Mentor Savanna Crooks, Discussant
10:30-11:00 am
Powell 220
“Exploring the Potentials of AI in Modern Warfare: Observations of the Russian-Ukraine War”
Brooke Byrd, Presenter
Dr. Patrick Litanga, Mentor
Milo Heidkamp, Discussant
Powell 224
“Tracing Pharmaceuticals in Produce: Their Presence, Effects, and Consumer Perspectives”
Savanna Crooks, Presenter
Dr. Ashlee Davis, Mentor
Seth Peterson, Discussant
1:00-1:30 pm
Powell 220
“The Lara Croft Effect: The Sexualization of Women in Video Games and Its Impact on Violence Against Women”
Maddie Bowen, Presenter
Dr. Molly McKinney, Mentor
Demi Watson, Discussant
Powell 224
“Delulu is the Solulu: The Role of Social Media in the Spread of Misinformation About Autism Spectrum Disorder” Shelby Collett, Presenter
Dr. Cassie Whitt, Mentor
Hannah Cundiff, Discussant
1:30-2:00 pm
Powell 220
“Beyond the Glitz and Glam: Unveiling the Physical and Psychological Toll of Performative Perfection in Competitive Cheer and Dance”
Audrey Marovich, Presenter
Dr. Steffen Wilson, Mentor
Maddie Bowen, Discussant
Powell 224
“The Dark Core of Humanity: The Influence of Dark Tetrad Traits on Activism”
Hannah Cundiff, Presenter
Dr. Cassie Whitt, Mentor
Shelby Collett, Discussant
2:00-2:30 pm
Powell 220
“Body Composition and Self-Image: Exploring the Impact on Exercise Motivation and Behavior”
Demi Watson, Presenter
Dr. Michael Lane, Mentor
Audrey Marovich, Discussant
Wednesday, April 9
10:00-10:30 am
Powell 220
“Redefining Resistance: Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo–Echoes of Trauma and Memory in Argentina”
Josie Kaye, Presenter
Dr. Socorro Zaragoza, Mentor
Chloe Estravillo, Discussant
Powell 224
“Play with Purpose? Examining How Structured and Unstructured Play Shape Learning and Behavior in Elementary School”
Iza Gaworski, Presenter
Dr. Marie Manning, Mentor
Zackary Creekmore, Discussant
10:30-11:00 am
Powell 220
“The Safeguard of the Church: An Examination of Early Church Creeds” Chloe Estravillo, Presenter
Dr. Deverin Muff, Mentor
Josie Kaye, Discussant
Powell 224
“’Left, Right, Your Left’: Marching Towards Equality in the U.S. Army” Zachary Creekmore, Presenter
SFC Valerie Kelly, Mentor
Iza Gaworski, Discussant
1:00-1:30 pm
Powell 220
“The Unique Advantages and Disadvantages of Film Production in the Rural Southeast”
Brayden Shouse, Presenter
Professor Thomas Southerland, Mentor Logan Stigall, Discussant
Powell 224
“Health Amongst Pilots, Becoming Aware and Solving Problems: A Quantitative and Qualitative Narrative Analysis of Pilots”
Kelsi Howard, Presenter
Dr. Michael Lane, Mentor
Morgan Daniels, Discussant
1:30-2:00 pm
Powell 220
“The Impact of Cattle Grazing on Water Quality in Stoner Creek, Bourbon County, KY”
Logan Stigall, Presenter
Dr. Stephen Sumithran, Mentor
Brayden Shouse, Discussant
Powell 224
“Queer Animation Revolution: Analyzing Cartoons’ Influence on the LGBTQ+ Community”
Morgan Daniels, Presenter
Dr. Hannah James, Mentor
Kelsi Howard, Discussant
3:00-3:30 pm
Powell 220
“Rats With Wings: The Villainization of the Pigeon and Its Portrayal in Modern Art and Literature”
Emily Dutton, Presenter
Dr. Tom Butler, Mentor
Ginny Price, Discussant
Powell 224
“The Impact of Maternal Mental Health on Infant Development”
Kaitlyn Tudor, Presenter
Dr. Theresa Botts, Mentor
Cadance Thompson, Discussant
3:30-4:00 pm
Powell 220
“Too Old for Dolls? Assessing the Efficacy of Doll Therapy in Reducing Major Neurocognitive Disorder Symptoms to Alleviate Caregiver Burden”
Ginny Price, Presenter
Dr. Aileen Jones, Mentor
Emily Dutton, Discussant
Powell 224
“I Lost My Grandmother’s Hanbok: A Thematic Series of Paintings Exploring of the Loss of Culture in a Mixed-Race Korean American Home ” Cadance Thompson, Presenter Professor Isaac Powell, Mentor Kaitlyn Tudor, Discussant
Thursday, April 10
10:00-10:30 am
Powell 220
“Taking Advantage of Rural Families: How the Opioid Epidemic Targeted Appalachian Communities”
Dominic Acciardo, Presenter
Dr. Erin Presley, Mentor
Powell 224
“Walking in Town: A Study of Walkability and its Impact on Student Well-Being at EKU”
Emma Garland, Presenter
Dr. Julie Lasslo, Mentor
Danielle Jackson, Discussant
10:30-11:00 am
Powell 224
“Knowledge Gaps and Personal Experiences: A Qualitative Examination of Women’s Menstrual Health and Birth Control Choices” Danielle Jackson, Presenter
Dr. Julie Lasslo, Mentor
Emma Garland, Discussant
1:00-1:30 pm
Powell 220
“Traditions and Transitions: Intergenerational Family Relationships and Gender Roles in Appalachian Families” Abigail Belcher, Presenter
Dr. Karina Powell, Mentor
Sarah Stendel, Discussant
Powell 224
“Processing in Purgatory: The Hero’s Journey and Narrative Game Design” Maggie Abner, Presenter
Professor Michael Hartman, Mentor Michael McLaughlin, Discussant
1:30-2:00 pm
Powell 220
“Advancing Inclusivity: The Case for Change in Law Enforcement Training Regarding Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities”
Sarah Stendel, Presenter
Dr. Kristie Blevins, Mentor
Abigail Belcher, Discussant
Powell 224
“Visual Storytelling in Video Games” Michael McLaughlin, Presenter
Dr. Anastasia Kazadi, Mentor Maggie Abner, Discussant
3:00-3:30 pm
Powell 220
“Impact of Family Involvement in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Goals and Treatment”
Maylee Collins, Presenter
Dr. Julie Duckart, Mentor
Allie Lamb, Discussant
Powell 224
“Navigating Peril: The Impact of Modern-Day Somali Piracy on Global Shipping Industries”
Rachel Morton, Presenter
Dr. Patrick Litanga, Mentor
Katie Webb, Discussant
3:30-4:00 pm
Powell 220
“The Evolution of EMS: Chauffeur to Clinician” Allie Lamb, Presenter Professor David Fifer, Mentor Maylee Collins, Discussant
Powell 224
“Investigation into the Long-Term Thermal Stability of Tetraaryl Phosphonium Ionic Liquids”
Katie Webb, Presenter
Dr. Benjamin F. Wicker, Mentor Rachel Morton, Discussant
Tuesday, April 15
3:30-4:00 pm
University 139
“Fantasy Orientation of Media Consumption in Childhood and Creativity in Adulthood”
Jordyn Martin, Presenter
Dr. Olivia Williams, Mentor
Madelynn Linet, Discussant
4:00 – 4:30 pm
University 139
“What About Us? The Exclusion of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Disaster Planning Process”
Elizabeth Ogorek, Presenter
Dr. Chad Foster, Mentor
Jordyn Martin, Discussant
4:30 – 5:00 pm
University 139
“Mapping Social Vulnerabilities: Importance and Relevance in Disasters” Madelynn Linet, Presenter
Dr. Chad Foster , Mentor
Elizabeth Ogorek, Discussant