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
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
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 its 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
