John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Utilizing Phage Display to Identify Novel Peptides that Bind to Sickle Cell Hemoglobin

Chris Betzle, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Brian Brennan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Synthesis and Characterization of a Peptide Hemoglobin Ligand

Chris Brackett, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Brian Brennan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Effects of Coaching Feedback on Perfectionism and Disordered Eating in College Athletes

Natalie Chase, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Natalie Smoak, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Old Men Boys: Music for the Fun of It

Lydia Choi, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Why Can't We Be Friends?: The Effects of Disclosure and Severity on Typical Students' Attitudes Toward Peers with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Jacqueline Dowjotas, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Are the Openness Personality Trait and a Specific Level of Experience Necessary for Creativity among College Students?

Melanie Essayans, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jean Pretz, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Predicting Labor Force Participation Behaviors of Female Immigrants to the U.S.

Alison Harford, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Copper(I) Catalyzed Click Chemistry

Cory Kline, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Roesner, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Language Status of Native Spanish-Speakers in Bloomington, IL: A Replication Study

Margaret Kocher, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Iron Tosylate Catalyzed Deprotection of Dioxanes to Aldehydes

Phillip R. Lazzara, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Margaret E. Olsen, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Expression and Function of TRPV1 and TRPV3 in the Hippocampus

Kathleen Louis, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Given Harper, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Is Competitive Behavior Controlled by Its Consequences? The Effects of Omission Training on Competitive Behavior in Rats

Melinda Mallory, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
James Dougan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Cloning and Transformation of the BCHC Gene for Understanding the Activity of Bacteriochlorophyllide Hydatase

Yara Massinga, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
David Bollivar, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Effects of Medial Septal Modification on the Theta Rhythm of the Amygdala

Colleen E. McShane, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Joseph Williams, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Campaign for Male Beauty: The Influence of Advertisement on Dimensions of Male Body Image

Michelle Meehan, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Natalie Smoak, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Effect of Intracapsular Material on Rate of Development and Juvenile Size in Freshwater Snail Physella sp.

Vijeta Pamudurthy, Illinois Wesleyan University
William Jaeckle, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Examining Differences in Carbon Dioxide Emissions Across Countries

Karin Peterson, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Behavioral Economics in Rats

Ross Pingolt, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
James Dougan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Perceptions of Black Female Sexuality in Reality Television Shows

Elizabeth Riggs, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Kira Banks, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Hispanics in Chicago and DuPage County, IL: Effects of Income on the Maintenance of the Spanish Language

Thure Ross, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Making Others Feel Good: Targeted Social Skills Activities Using Social Stories for Teens/Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Mary Roznovsky, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Assembly of Niobium Polyoxometalates and Azamacrocycles

Christopher J. Santee, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Roesner, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Pax9 Gene Expression in Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Ashley Shah, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Brian Walter, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Bismuth Triflate Catalyzed Allylation of Dioxanes and Dithianes Followed by in situ Derivatization to Generate Highly Functionalized Esters

Matthew Spafford, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Eeshwar Begari, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Length of Contracts and the Effect on the Performance of MLB Players

Katherine Stankiewicz, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Does Perfecting Your Day Keep the Doctor Away?: Examining the Roles of Affect and Coping in the Association Between Perfectionism and Physical Health

Carly Visk, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Natalie Smoak, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Returning Capital and Agency Costs in Bank Ownership and Management Structure

Joel Wicks, '09, Illinois Wesleyan University
Elisabeth Pana, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Novel Therapeutics in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease: Expression and Purification of Hemoglobin and Sickle Cell Hemoglobin

Susan Zhong, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Brian Brennan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM