Formerly the Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship, SOURCE is an opportunity for students to share creative and/or scholarly work that they have undertaken during the past year in a poster or oral format.
Submissions from 2022
Machine Assessment of Student Debate Postings, Matthew Spivey
The Reading Struggles Post-Pandemic at the Primary Level, Christina Rae Stavropoulos
Social Media and Relationships, Christopher Teune, Micah D'Arcangelo, and Nathaniel Parson
How the Incorporation of Plastic Debris in Robin (Turdus migratorius) Nests Differs by Location in Northwest Indiana, Elissa Torgerson and Cole Philips
An Analysis of Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras from Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem, Karis M. Traylor
Identifying and Developing Novel Compounds to Combat Superbugs Related to NASA Space Travel, Caleb VanArragon, Ashley Wasserman, Emily Gonzalez, Katelyn Shouse, Helene Bee, Lanna Sirhan, Alexis Dres, Jeffrey Pruet, and Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly
Effects of On-Field Performance on MLB Fan Attendance, Frankie Vazquez, Garrett M. Wolan, Abigail M. Hillman, Katelyn R. Bacys, and Kinan Kudaimi
The Effectiveness of NSSL's Experimental Warn on Forecast System for Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Events in The Carolinas in 2020-2021, Natalie Vernon
Upper Limb Loss and Gastrocnemius Muscle Activation during Locomotion, Lindsay Vibbert
Synthesis of Argemone mexicana Inspired Antimicrobial Agents, Jessica Villegas, Bryce Ball, Hannah Bhakta, Emily Gonzalez, Ashley Wasserman, Helene Bee, Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly, and Jeffrey Pruet
Synthesis of Vitamin B-9 Derivative, Jessica Villegas, Amber M. Garcia, and Stephanie M. Moore
Exploratory Predictions for March Madness, Logan Wallace, Ben Kukla, Grace Tam, Connor Smith, and Cameron Kruger
Abundant yet Defective Virtue in the Third Reich, Eleanor MM Wegener
Investigation of a Local Plastic Pollution Incident and Presentation of a Potential Remediation Strategy, Antigone Wilson, Julie Peller PhD, Christopher Iceman PhD, Seth Junglas, and Gregory P. Horne PhD
An Assessment of the Valparaiso University Transit Bus Wait Time, Allison Yohanan and Carly Schiene
Before The Fall, Amanda Yonushatis
Candida albicans induces internalization of the Na + -K + -2Cl – cotransporter 1 expressed in Madin-Darby Canine Cells, Idalia Zachara, Patrice Bouyer, and George Gundelach
Survivor Series, Lisa Zandy
Submissions from 2021
The Effects of Physical Activity on RHR, Tasha Abraham
Impact of Various Stretching Techniques on Gait and Hip Range of Motion, Sierra Asher
Physical Activity and Positive Self Talk and its Effects on Body Image, Ashlee Barton
Impacts of Dynamic Intervention in Functional Movement Screening, Jamari Brown
Determining the Winner in a Graph Theory Game, Eric Burkholder, Gabe Fragoso, and Christopher Barua
Campus Origin-Destination Study Utilizing Mobile Bluetooth Addresses, Mary Busby
Survey Processes and Standards for The College of Nursing and Health Professions, Junta Callahan
Determining the Effect of Evidence Based Low-Stress Nursing Care on Premature Infants’ DNA Methylation, Christina Cavinder DNP, RN, CPNP-PC; Angela Schooley Ph.D.; Sarah Caesar; Rylee Cookerly; Claire Czerwonka; Christina Foy; Elizabeth Heisler; Brie Kraus; Taylor Madon; Bianca Messina; Morgan Neisler; Olivia Nolan; Betsy Nunemaker; Olivia Recker; Elizabeth Roth; Sara Tracy; and Jamie Winkle
Determining the Effect of Circadian Lighting on Premature Infants’ DNA Methylation, Christina Cavinder DNP, RN, CPNP-PC; Angela M. Schooley Ph.D.; Sarah Caesar; Rylee Cookerly; Claire Czerwonka; Christina Foy; Elizabeth Heisler; Brie Kraus; Taylor Madon; Bianca Messina; Morgan Neisler; Olivia Nolan; Betsy Nunemaker; Olivia Recker; Elizabeth Roth; Sara Tracy; and Jamie Winkle
Functionless Structures, Nathanael Chrzan
The Formation of Glycine in The Interstellar Medium, Joshua Corr
Social Media Consumption and Effects on Eating Habits, Chloe Cox
A Study on the Effectiveness of Stress Management Techniques, Jacob Cox
Effects of Pressure and Input Gasses on a Methane Reforming Reaction, Nate DeGoede
Evaluation of Factors Relating to Competency Ratings in Washington State since COVID-19: Crime, Homelessness, and Evictions, Rachel DeWitt, Macy Siegfried, Alexandra Herbert, Alessandra Luciano, and Holly Cross Ph.D.
Sorority Connection During a Pandemic, Erikah Diaz
How does Music Led Meditation Improve a Negative Attitude, Taylor Dunigan
Analysis of Anharmonic Oscillatory Motion, Andrew Edwards
A Model for Maintaining Cultural Relevance in French Overseas Territories, Miranda A. Engholm
Cultural Métissage: A lost movement relevant for our time, Miranda A. Engholm
Modelling Stochastic Polymer Degradation by Finite Difference in Matrix Environments, Nicholas A. Evans and Bethany Luke
The Effect of Supply Chain Disruptions on Business, Katia Fedor and Ceyhun Ozgur
The Importance of Self-Care for Students, Storm Fleming
Geochemical and Morphological Changes Associated with a Wetland, Grace Fleszewski and Momin Mirza
Valpo SERF App, Gabriel Fragoso Jr., Sam Gordon, Evan Cummings, and Matthew Spivey
Making Prevention Practical: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Suicide Prevention, Emily Friedman
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Muscle Activation, and Center of Mass During Stair Decent, Riana Gesell
Exploration of QCA Diagonal Kink Effect on the Expected Output of a Five to One Majority Gate, Dylan Grace
Searching for Periodicity in Proto-Planetary Nebulae, Peyton Grimm
Liminal Space, Emily Gustin
"I Am..", Kristen Haling
The Network Outlier Hunt, Michael Hamalis
Productivity and Efficiency of Warehouse Processes, Camryn Hannah
Using Data Analytics to Identify the Best Predictors of Successful Valparaiso University Baseball Players, Deven Harris
Impact of Velocity-Based Training and Percentage-Based Training on Power Output, Doug Haugh
Lambda Chi Alpha Webpage Creation, Casey Hill
“Social” Media: Disrupting our ability to be a Cosmopolitan - Consequential effects on our mental health and psychological well-being, Payton Hodson
Using extremophile samples to determine the possibility for life on Mars, Alyssa Jarabek and Michayla VanAken
Work, Dignity, and Disability: Toward an Inclusive Humanist Philosophy, Jenna Johnston
Perceived Effectiveness of Coping Mechanisms and Medication Use on Decreasing Stress and Anxiety, Natalie Kasberger
The Impact of Shoulder Conditioning Exercises on Injury in Collegiate Swimmers, Darby Kloweit
The Role of Orgasmic Difficulty in Attributing Cause for Positive and Negative Sexual Outcomes in Women: The Importance of Cross-Cultural Analyses, Julia Kneusel and Katelyn Bacys
Early Intervention Referral Relevance Rates, Lydia Knorp
Synthetic microfiber loads in green algae, Cladophora, in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, Edward Kostelnik, Julie Peller, Meredith Nevers, Muruleedhara Byappanahalli, Cassie Nelson, Bharath Ganesh Babu, Mary Ann Evans, Morgan Keller, Jenna Johnston, and Sarah Shidler
Mars Surface Simulation, Claire Kovarik
Predicting winners in the Formula 1 car racing season, Shawn Lasrado
Simulated Collagen Placement with Varied Movement of Cells, McKeon Laws
Competency Rates for Offending Juveniles And Mental Health Resources in Washington State, Alessandra Luciano, Alexandra Herbert, Rachel DeWitt, Macy Siegfried, and Dr. Holly Cross
Development of a computational model for assessing cell morphology and movement on three-dimensional polymer fibers, Bethany Luke, Matthew Ditommaso, and Rio Parsons
Self-Care and its Effect on Mental Health, Emma Magee
Factors Influencing Age of a Mother at the Birth of Her First Child, Sarah Messerschmidt
My World, Drew Moore
Enzymatic Synthesis of a Vitamin B-9 Derivative for More Cost-Efficient Biochemical Assays, Noah Moriarty, Grace Burkhart, Zachary Bennett, Sam Markovich, and Jeffrey Pruet
Characterizing the Cytotoxic Effects and Several Antimicrobial Phytocompounds of Argemone mexicana, Teodora Najdeska, Tj Lefeber, Estefany Bocangel Gamarra, Katelyn Shouse, Caleb VanArragon, Hannah Bhakta, Alexis Dres, and Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly
The Synthesis of an Unnatural Fluorescent Amino Acid, Cassandra Niemeyer, Esteban Kurth, and Taylor Gaskill
Professional Confidence in the Work Place, Tahelah E. Noel
Do simple word features predict dialogue acts among students working together?, Jaeda Nowacki
Geology Samples database website, Jaeda Nowacki, Tyler Faber, James Lane, and Jacob Bradley
The Impetuous Love of Addiction, Ashley Oyer
Plastic prevalence and distribution in bird nests in Valparaiso, IN, Thomas Paul, Cole Philips, Addi Burke, Ethan Peck, and Laurie Eberhardt
Comparisons of volatile organic compounds emitted from pure and weathered polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate, Julie Peller, Stephen P. Mezyk, Gregory P. Horne, Morgan Keller, Joe Castleman, Eddie Kostelnik, Scott Kaiser, and Esteban Kurth
Effects of polyester plastic on attachment behavior in zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and movement in ramshorn snails (Planorbella campanulata), Cole Philips, Thomas Paul, Laurie Eberhardt, Addi Burke, and Ethan Peck
Speed Reading, Jamie Powell
Vaping Prevalence On College Campus Using a Mixed Methods Design, Lexi Przybylski
Introduction to RobotOS & TurtleBot3, Thomas Quigley
Using Neural Networks to Discover new Tetris™ Strategies, Nathan Randle
Tracking Valpo’s Bluetooth, Nathan Randle, Steve Helm, Mihal Zavalani, and Michael Revor
Abnormal DNA Binding by Metal Reconstituted CooA, James Rolland
Extratropical Transition of Tropical Cyclones in the Southeast Indian Ocean: A Climatology, Samantha Schletz
Effects of a CPC on a Concentrated Solar Energy System, Brian Schmit
Analyzing the Validity of Physical Activity Trackers In Terms of Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure, Stephanie Sgouroudis
Making Change: State Tipped Minimum Wage Policies and the Poverty Gap, Kaitlyn M. Steinhiser
Lithium-Ion Batteries Compared to Lead-Acid Batteries in Mechatronic Football Robots at Different Loads, Ethan Storer
Religion and Domestic Violence in Nigeria, Lucas Strothoff
Reconsidering Debussy's Danse Sacrée et Dance Profane from a Performative Perspective, Alana Swopes
Investigating Low Surface Brightness Objects Identified in the Subaru Survey, Lukas Torgerson
Yōkai in Tōhō Project: Monsters, Modernization, and the Death of Japanese Spirituality, Lukas Torgerson
An Intervention To Improve Personal Hydration, Julie Vick
Design and Synthesis of Potential Anti-fungal Drugs, Jessica Villegas, Noah Moriarty, Matt Mcintyre, Bryce Ball, and Jeffrey Pruet
Statistical Consulting for Kinesiology Capstone Projects, Terry Wade
Desiring the Touch of Something that No Longer Exists: Divinity, Loss of Control, and Agency in NieR: Automata, Kiley Webber