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 2021
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
Gratitude Journal - Single Subject Design, Rachel Winkler
Ecumenical Dialogue and Interdenominational Unity, Andrew Witte
Testing Environmental Cues on Candida albicans Morphology, Idalia Z. Zachara, Paige M. Camp, Patrice Bouyer, and Michael Watters
Submissions from 2020
Sub-Nanometer Catalyst Clusters for Propane Dehydrogenation, Jacob Allred, Josh Duensing, and Stan Zygmunt
Development of a Computational Model for Cell Activity in a Nano-Scaffold, Ethan Babcock and Bethany Luke
A Meta-analysis on the Effectiveness of Trauma-informed Practice, Lesley Barajas and Gabriela Martinez
Synthetic Routes to a Library of Novel Methionine Synthase Inhibitors, Zachary Bennett, Grace Burkhart, Anna Bockman, Noah Moriarty, and Jeffrey Pruet
The Gap Between Bullying Education and Student Behavior, Kimberly Betustak, Jessica Luth, and Micah Florey
Exploring the scope of DBU-promoted amidations of 7-carboxymethyl-pterin, Anna Bockman
Rediscovering Renaissance Recipes II: From Text to Code, Maddie Bohlin and Annika Brown
Determining the Accessibility of Zeolite L Channels Using the Color Change of Thionine Dyes, Alyssa Bowker
Social Media and it's Effects on Mental Health of High School Students, Emma Brandy, Nancy Engel, and Kimberly Mullins
Pavlov Patient Database, Dylan Brown, Bryce Jones, Abby Palmer, Kenyona Parker, and Deven Harris
Evaluation of the REACH Program in Juvenile Detention, Samantha Burgett, Eseosasere Okundaye, and Abby Koselke
The Mathematics of Chinese Checkers, Eric Burkholder, Gabe Fragoso, and Thomas Shomer
Sentiment Analysis on New York Times Articles Data, Gabriel Carvajal, Karl Schmitt, and Gregg B. Johnson
Rediscovering Renaissance Recipes I: Transcribing the Source Text, Anna Corner and Ellie Benz
The effect of polypropylene on the formation of byssal threads produced by Dreissena polymorpha (zebra mussels), Anna-Christina Z. Crisman, Anna-Christina Z. Crisman, Laurie Eberhardt, Eddie Kostelnik, Julie Peller, and Christopher Iceman
Impact of the Slingshot on Bench Press Performance and Shoulder Girdle Muscle Activation, Cody Dolloway
Impact of Standing Desk Intervention on Sedentary Behavior of 4th Grade Students, Maddee Duh
Grounded Theory Investigation into Depression during the Freshman Year of College, Carley Ellenberger, Marlaina Hounshell, Maddie McKibben, Mireya Mota, and Grace Gass
Computational Simulations of Cell Diffusion in Matrix Environments, Nick Evans and Bethany Luke
Virtual Laboratory for Flexural Beam Testing, Drew Fleming, Gina Sandmire, Luke Weber, and Emily Stanish
Dido and Musical Word Painting in Purcell's Opera Dido and Aeneas (1680): A Storm of Emotions, Hannah Forton
Clearing a Misunderstanding: Rehearing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto (1878) with the “Changing Background” Technique, Lamar Grear
Development of Campus Parking Model, Olivia Grossen and Jay Grossman
Revisiting an Old Argument: Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and Mendelssohn’s Revival in 1829, Cassandra Haas
GroundSat, Maggie Hayes and Christopher D. Gutschlag
Role of RNA-binding proteins Rbfox1l and Rbfox2 in neuronal development and behavior in zebrafish, Duaa S. Hijaz, Romeo Karris, Allison Pariso, Trupti Patel, Margaret Schlicker, Yonahga Stickles, Tim Russell, Drayce Adams, and Michael A. Berberoglu
A Changing Church: A History of St. John's Lutheran Church, Journey Holland
Detection of hydrocarbon contaminants in groundwater systems, Christopher Iceman, Olivia Janke, Luke Lavendusky, and Ben Sekuloski
Crime and the Church: An Analysis of Crime in Chicago Based on the Location of Churches, Adali Johnson
Effect of TNF-α on C. albicans Morphological Change in Liquid Media, Chase Jones and Alyssa Graziani
96 POUNDS, Nicole Jones
Vaping Prevalence on College Campuses, Emma Kamp, Kayleigh Willett, Madison Ling, Keegan Maris, Isabella Portugal, Alaina Meyer, Lexi Przybylski, and Kaylinn Woolever
Opera Buffa in Mozart's Don Giovanni, Anastasia Maria Karnezis
Expression of IRBIT Along the Rat Gastrointestinal Tract, Payton Klosa, Marie Dix, Amanda Bazaldua, and Patrice Bouyer
How Grip Variation Effects Shoulder Complex Muscle Activation During the Pull-Up, J.D. Koehler
Air Pollution in the Valparaiso Area, Kyle Kohlmeyer, Jayden Tope, Meghanne Burns, Julie Peller, Linh Tran, Seth Junglas, Jack King, and Jessica McIntosh
Combining Operatic Air Varié with style hongrois in Andante e Rondo Ungarese (1813): A Recipe for Success, Ahnnabella Kolacki
What is with all the plastic garbage everywhere and where does it go?, Edward Kostelnik, Julie Peller, Steven Kaylor, Katherine Smith, Linh Tran, Brayden Pollvogt, Maggie Heinz, Ben Sekuloski, Maia Wygle, Alex Salto, and Drake Shearer
Choices! Helping Clients Beat Addiction, Michael Kumicich, Cameron Hoyt, Mirica Yancey, Shreedhar Pandey, and Sanam Maharjan
Pecking Order, Andrea Kutemeier
Isolation, Identification, Modification, and Biological Analysis of extracts of A. Mexicana, Theodore Lefeber, Jeffrey Pruet, Jessica Villegas, and Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly
Significance of Handedness in Baseball, Matthew Loftus
Child Abuse and Its Long Term Effects, Becky Lohse, Rachel Egan, and Lauren King
The Vulnerability of Man, Nicole Lubarski
Americanism in Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Luke McGinnis
Effects of Representation in Media on Race Perceptions, Madison Morehead and Jessica Andrade
Characterizing the Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities and Several Associated Bioactive Compounds of Argemone mexicana, Teodora Najdeska, Danielle Orozco-Nunnelly, Estefany Bocangel Gamarra, and Tj Lefeber
Muscle Fatigue During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Chest Compressions, Katelyn Necco
A Woman Who Understood the Minds of Men: Another Interpretation of Jezebel’s Final Moments, Emily Neuharth
Impact of Warrior Poses on Quadricep Muscle Activation, Jennifer Ocampo
The Perfect Breed, Jordan Pagel
Bach's Use of Musical Rhetoric in Lenten Music, Jennifer Perkne
Rediscovering Renaissance Recipes: Digital Presentation for a 16th Century Text, Preston Petrie, Andrew Paxson, and Timothy Henderson
Impact of Microplastic Fiber Pollution on Ramshorn Snail (Panorbella campanulata) Reproduction and Mortality, Cole J. Philips, Kalleb L. Miller, and Laurie Eberhardt
ValpoSensorNet: Musical Instrument Microclimates, Daniel Piccoli
The Impact of Collegiate Soccer Training on Gastrocnemius Activation, Ali Quillen
Integrating Ayurvedic Concepts with Western Measures for Treating Mental Health in India, Samarth Rao
Determining Efficacy of a Passive Exoskeleton for Running, Peter Rhodes
Exploring a New Object: the Taumutation, Jacob Roth, Deven Harris, and Austin Schnoor
"'The Greatest in Human Memory': Reevaluating the Lydia Earthquake, Max Shiller
Comparing Profitability for Game Developers: Xbox vs PlayStation vs PC, Thomas Shomer
Exploring the uncertain relationship between lunar phases and human sleep duration and quality: A narrative literature review, Nicholas Skrobul
Impact of Deadlift and Power Clean on Vertical and Broad Jump Performance, Connor Sperling
Gluteus Maximus Activity during Bilateral Countermovement Jump in D1 Female Athletes, Addison Stoller
Letters, Anna Styrczula
Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene oxide Polydopamine Aerogels for Contaminant Removal in Water, Daosavanh Daniella Sysouvanh, Arvid Mohammad Masud, and Nirupam Aich
Core Fatigue and Low Back Pain, Sydney Thomas
Debussy's Early Impressionism, Natalia Thompson
Live Robot Sensor View, Dane Towner, Duy Truong, Johnny Batorek, Paul Oscar Benbow, and Brandon Sheehy
Please Use Retrospection, Claire Utzinger
Predicting Voter Turnout, Jake Wislek
Dwyer Google Migration, Eric Yager, Zack Lee, Billy Skedd, Doug Skedd, and Ray Zimmerman
Optimizing Recovery Conditions in Collegiate Female Soccer Athletes Using Machine Learning, Mark Young
