Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) | Office of Sponsored and Undergraduate Research | Valparaiso University
 

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.

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Submissions from 2022

The Impact of Post Exercise Spinal Posture Following High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular Recovery of Division I Female Soccer Players, Peyton Flynn

Does Acoustic Variability Impact Language Development in Bilingual Infants?, Ella Frangopoulos

Building Stakes Through International Tents: Strategies for Expanding Markets into the U.S. Market, Enza Frediani, Anna De-windt, Hannah Downs, Daris Visantyo, and Isabell Sefija Duric

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Custom Integrated Circuit Design Using Open-Source Tools, Dylan Grace, Jeremy Blumka, Joel Reuning-Scherer, Larissa Ptak, and Philip Wig

Analysis of Electrostatic Simulation of Quantum Dot Cellular Automata, Dylan Grace and Spencer Gannon

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Effect of estrogen on Candida albicans growth cultured on YEPD solid media, George Gundelach, Paige Camp, Idalia Zachara, Caleb VanArragon, Tiffany Kolba, Michael Watters, and Patrice G. Bouyer

Evaluation of Pedestrian Safety Measures, Leah Haman and Evan Stock

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Campanile Time Server: Chronologic Support for the S.E.R.F., Nathan Harmon, Graham Butler, and Spencer Gannon

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Geological Specimens Database Project, Daniel Hautzinger, Samuel Gilfillan, Aaron Jaraczewski, Jonathan Robledo, and Garrett M. Scheiber

Building Teacher Leaders while Preparing Future Teachers Through a Professional Learning Community of Preservice and Inservice Teacher, Emily Heggeland

Bach Through the Lens of Artistic Research, Morgen Heissenbuettel

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Paradox Paintings: Meta Art through Technology, Hailey Hemmings-Kadolph

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Out and Proud Heroes: The Coming Out Imperative in Superhero Films, Maddie Henry

Different Views of Hierarchy in Early Christian Communities, Rebekah Hershberger

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Memories: The Keys to Understanding and Self-Improvement, Payton Hodson

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Ethical Considerations of Autonomous Weapon Systems, Payton Hodson, Johnathan D. Clayton, and Paul D. Sennyey

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iOS Application to Track Student Driver Practice Hours, Thomas Hohnholt, Christian Garcia, and Alex Luke

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Development of an Efficient Batch Multi-objective Bayesian Optimization Method for Engineering Design, Adelle Holder and Henry DeBruin

The Impacts of Simulated Upper Limb Loss on Quadriceps Muscle Activation, Sarah Hughes

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Genetic effects in response to extremes in precipitation in Arabidopsis thaliana, Marilyn Ives, Simranjit Kaur, and Sydney Martens

Understanding Film Success, John Janesheski, Eddie Juszczak, Katia Fedor, and Connor Smith

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Residential Life Guest Business Process Support, Jeremiah Johnson and Mackenzie Albright

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APS High Voltage Component testing for the nEDM Experiment at SNS, Lauren Virginia Kadlec

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Solid-State Redox Experimental Apparatus Development, Alex Kagay

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Effects of Environmental Factors on Candida albicans Morphology: A Focus On Estrogen and Microgravity, Sky Kaur, Idalia Zachara, Anita Coleman, Caleb VanArragon, Tiffany Kolba, Michael Watters, and Patrice Bouyer

Solar-Thermal Decoupled Production of Hydrogen, Jackson King

Developing Methods to Remove Toxic Chlorite Ions from the Environment, Kyle Kohlmeyer, Charlie Toman, and Jack King

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Emotional Overdose, Josh Kolodizner

Handedness and Vocabulary…Right Out of Left Field: The Role of Handedness and Statistical Learning in Infants’ Vocabulary Development, Allison Kom

Mozart's "hideous, high-pitched whinny-giggle”: Behavior Portrayal in Amadeus (1984) in Correlation to Mozart's Musical Personas, Rachael Lagunas and Katharina Uhde

Analyzing On-Time-Delivery of an E-commerce Distributor, Mark Lorenz, Jacob Janssen, Garrett Wolan, and Nicholas Jimenez

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An Analysis of Road Dust Samples in the United States, Joey Lucas, Adelyn Carney, Ali Egertson, Alyssa Suprenant, Caitlyn Quidetto, Doc Janowiak, Gavin Tabor, Lily Groessl, Liz Tancos, Osaid Attallah, Siobhan Cleveland, Mia Wind, Noah Durlam, and Julie Peller

Paul Hindemith's Trumpet Sonata Analysis, Kurt A. Metzger

Health Behavior Theory Intervention for Condom Preparatory Behaviors, Caroline Meyer

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Estimating the number of bird species in INBio Park in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, Momin Mirza

Improving the Synthesis of an Unnatural Fluorescent Amino Acid, Stephanie Moore and Elliee Guido

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Computational Molecule-Ice Interactions Within the Interstellar Medium, Emily Nelson, Emily Pavasars, and Lane Scheel

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Unmasking the Truth of Masks: How Science and Community Have Affected the COVID-19 Pandemic, William A. Neupert, Joy Kassel, and Isoken Ogli

How Organization Can Lead Students to Academic Success, Emma Marie Nieto

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Mechanistic Studies of the Carbon Monoxide Sensor CooA, Nicole Norfolk, Ana Flavia Michelini, Burke Niego, and Hallie Wolf

Pedestrian-Vehicle Interactions on Campus, Joely Overstreet and Aubrey Pomorski

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How Humans and Nature Can Coexist: The Creation of a Modern Day Responsible Landscape, Allison Pariso

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How do morning meetings guided by social emotional questions VS casual talking questions affect student behavior?, Shelby Parker

BPSSA: Feedback Informed Treatment, Clo Perkins

Satellite Observation Scheduling Bazaar, Erik Petersen, Ethan Hawk, and Nicholas Koeppen

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Non-Fungible Tokens: Accessible Investment for All, or a Bubble?, Franco Raimondi, Ian McMillan, and Patrick Malone

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Vaping Prevalence after “AVOID” on a College Campus, Nick Ridder, Shamus Marr, Alaina Meyer, Lexi Przybylski, Kaylinn Woolever, Estelle Niego, Isabella Dietrich, Asia Janeczek, and Marianna Baca

Vocabulary Comprehension in Middle School Social Studies, Billy Robinson

Musical Portraiture of Film Stars: Charles Koechlin's Portraits of Marlene Dietrich, Emil Jannings, Charlie Chaplin, and Jean Harlow in The Seven Stars’ Symphony (1933) and Épitaphe Op. 164 (1937), Dre Sanchez

Analyzing the Dataset on Abandoned Cars in the City of Chicago, Anthony Sawyer Jr., Dakota Diederich, Andrew Serkaian, and Timothy Burgess III

High School Students Answering Socio-scientific Questions in the Ecology Unit, Paige Schaber

A New High-Temperature, High-Pressure Electrochemical Test Station to Support the Development of Processes That Produce Sustainable Fuel, David-Paul Schulze, Luke Venstrom, Kade Kovarik, Bradley Davis, and Paul Smith

Journey on Wings, Sabrina Searcy

The Difference Between All-Way Stop and Signalized Intersection Related To Safety and Capacity, Grace Shebel

Investigation of the Relationship between Postural Analysis and Functional Movement Scores, Laddie Skarecky

Not a Woman, but a God, Kylynn Smith

What behavior intervention plans best help/support varied kindergarten misbehavior?, Taylor Smith

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

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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

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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

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The Effects of Physical Activity on RHR, Tasha Abraham

Impact of Various Stretching Techniques on Gait and Hip Range of Motion, Sierra Asher

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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

The Soul’s Access to Divine Will: Implications of Stoic Reason, Christian Will, and Galenic Body in Reformulating the Platonic Philosophy of the Human Person, Noelle Canty

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

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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

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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

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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