John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Determination of a Simpler Method to Detect Benzoylecgonine in Urine

Kylee Billings, '03, Illinois Wesleyan University
David Bailey, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 1:15 PM

The Effects of Background Factors on Children's Educational Attainment across Varying Racial Groups

Megan DeSerf, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Czech Voucher Privatization: A Case of Decision Making under Uncertainty

Katia Hristova, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Bubble Mania or Not?

Justin Leverton, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Margaret Chapman, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Characterization of a Major Hemolymph Protein (MHPB) and its Role in the Ovarian Development of the Lubber Grasshopper

Denise Lorenz, '03, Illinois Wesleyan University
Given Harper, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

The Effects of Malpractice on Medical Specialties

Mindy Mannlein, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

U.S. and Indonesian Prospective Parental Intervention in Child Peer Conflict

Kristina L. McDonald, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Doran C. French, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Development of a Data Acquisition and Analysis System

Michael V. Mores, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jeremiah Williams, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Formation of Macrocycles Involving the Hexamolybdate Ion

Elizabeth Myers, '03, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Roesner, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

A Simple and Versatile Method for the Synthesis of Diethyl and Cyclic Acetals from Aldehydes and Ketones Using Bismuth Triflate

Bryce A. Nattier, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Nick Leonard, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Derek Freiberg, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Abiotic Factors Influencing Body Color in Murgantia Histrionica

Jennifer Olson, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Given Harper, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

A Threshold for Initiating the Canalized Phase of Reproduction in the Lubber Grasshopper

Jennifer Olson, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Steve Juliano, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

A Simple Method for the Formation of Dimethyl Acetals from Aldehydes and Ketones using Bismuth Triflate

Matthew C. Oswald, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Russell C. Smith, '04, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Determining New Consensus Sequences for Alternative Pre-mRNA Splicing

Benjamin Petro, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
David Bollivar, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Lensless Optical Tweezing

Ileana G. Rau, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Gabriel C. Spalding, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Synthesis of Oxazolidinones via a Bicyclic Aziridine Intermediate

Elizabeth J. Sacho, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jeffrey Frick, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Illumination and Food Deprivation as Determinants for Hoarding in Golden Hamsters

Erin Smith, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
James Dougan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

A Highly Catalytic and Efficient Method for the Tetrahydropyranylation of Alcohols Using Bismuth Triflate

Jacqueline R. Stephens, '04, Illinois Wesleyan University
Phillip L. Butler, '05, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Studies on the Lewis Acid Catalyzed Reaction of a Bicyclic Aziridine with Alcohols

Megan Stombaugh, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jeffrey Frick, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Complementation of bchE R. Capsulatus from chlE from the Cyanobacteria Synechocystis sp. 6803

Kristin Tracy, '03, Illinois Wesleyan University
David Bollivar, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

What Contributes to a Good Home-School Relationship?: Examining the Relationships between Teachers and Parents of Children with Autism

Lindsey Vacco, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Determination of Organochlorine Pesticide Levels in Spiza Amerianac

Amanda Wetzel, '03, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jeffrey Frick, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University
Given Harper, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Bismuth Triflate Catalyzed Allylation of Acetals: A Simple and Mild Method for the Synthesis of Homoallyl Ethers

Laura C. Wieland, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
Herbert M. Zerth, '03, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Extraction of Benzoylecgonine from Urine

Jeffrey T. Woodruff, '02, Illinois Wesleyan University
David Bailey, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM