John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Iron (III) Tosylate Catalyzed Deprotection of Tetrahydropyranyl Ethers

Veronica V. Angeles, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Julia M. Martino, '12, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Iron (III) Tosylate Catalyzed Synthesis of 1,1 Diesters (Acylals) From Aldehydes

Kyle A. Beasley, '12, Illinois Wesleyan University
Phillip R. Lazzara, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Iron (III) Tosylate Catalyzed Conversion of Alcohols and Phenols to Acetates

Matt Berg, '12, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Investigations into the Trimethylsilyl Triflate Catalyzed Mukaiyama Aldol Reaction in Ionic Liquids

Jason M. Bothwell, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Potential Effects of Eggshell Porosity on Brown-Headed Cowbird and Dickcissel Incubation Periods

Brittany Childs, '12, Illinois Wesleyan University
Miranda Kiefer, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Given Harper, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University
William Jaeckle, Facutly Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University
Brian Peer, Faculty Advisor, Western Illinois University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Iron (III) Tosylate Catalyzed Deprotection of Cyclic Acetals

Michael V. Chiodo, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Phillip R. Lazzara, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Margaret E. Olson, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Expression, Purification, and Characterization of Porphobilinogen Synthase in Clostridium perfringens

Kristina Dakis, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
David Bollivar, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Diagnosis of Depression Among Hispanic Individuals--Appropriate Methods and Measures

Cassie DeVore, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Use of Slide In-Situ Hybridization to Determine PAX9 Gene Expression in Moenkhausia Sanctaefilomenae

Golibe Eze-Echesi, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Brian Walter, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Blocking Caspase Activation Inhibits Merlin From Inducing Caspase-Dependent Apoptosis

Lauren Geary, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Katherine Eaton, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University
Wallace Ip, Faculty Advisor, University of Cincinnati

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Winter Abundance and Habitat Preference of Red-Tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) in Northeastern and Central Illinois

Anna Groves, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Given Harper, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University
Angelo Capparella, Faculty Advisor, Illinois State University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Effects of Autism Disclosure on Coworker Attitudes

Kathleen Henegan, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Financial Stress, Neighborhood Quality, and Well-Being: Mediational and Moderational Models

Amy Kapp, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Mignon Montpetit, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Macrocyclic Pendant Arm Extension: An Application of the Husigen 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition Reaction

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

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Using Polystyrene Beads to Estimate Feeding Selectivity and Potential Energetic Consequences in the Rotifer, Brachionus plicatilis

Stephen Little, 10, Illinois Wesleyan University
William Jaeckle, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Religious Orientation and Political Participation

Anne Marquette, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Carolyn Brown Kramer, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Bacteria not an Energetically Favorable Food Source for Larvae of Artemia salina

Kenny Moore, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
William Jaeckle, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Iron(III) Tosylate Catalyzed Allylation of Chalcones

Daniel M. Podgorski, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ram S. Mohan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Leadership in College: Students' Expectations and Values

Ryan Quinn, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jennifer Daniels, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Faith and Family: Images of the Lutheran Church as Family in Erich Loest's Nikolaikirche

BethAnne Roberts, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Sonja Fritzche, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Hijab: Muslim Women's Perspectives on Veiling in the United States

Christina Salazar, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Luck Be A Lady: An Exploration of the Bloomington Bingo Community Through Visual Ethnographic Methods

Monica Simonin, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

The Accuracy of Self-Reported Intuitive and Analytical Ability

Jennifer A. Sobyra, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jean E. Pretz, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Development of a Multifactored Measure of Gender: Identity and Expression

Erin Strauts, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Jennifer Daniels, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Synthesis of Polyazamacrocycle Molecular Tweezers as a Host For Polyoxoanions

Marie Sutor, '12, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ronald Grider, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Roesner, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

How Stories Shape Lives and Build Friendships: A Study of Parents With Children on the Autism Spectrum

Bobby Tazioli, '11, Illinois Wesleyan University
Rebecca Gearhart, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Do High Gas Prices Sell Smaller Cars? An Empirical Study of the Impact of Fuel Prices on Automotive Sales

Nathan Wheatley, '10, Illinois Wesleyan University
Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

A Reevaluation of Capaldi and Miller's "Counting in Rats: Its Functional Significance and the Independent Cognitive Processes That Constitute It"

Malory Wodka, '12, Illinois Wesleyan University
James Dougan, Faculty Advisor, Illinois Wesleyan University

Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM