Schedule

Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

List of Student Participants

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Jason R. Dinges
David Bollivar, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Creation of Chlorophyll Biosynthetic Mutants of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii by Insertional Mutagenesis

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Virginia L. Flanagin
Steven A. Juliano, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Developmental Response to Varying Growth Rates in Romalea Guttata, the Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Jennifer L. Garner
Thomas A. Griffiths, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Systematic Relationships of Rhinolophid Bats, Based on Hyoid Morphology

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Alex L. Goldfayn
Johnna Shapiro, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

HIV-1 Associated Dementia: Is Subcortical Dementia an Accurate Label?

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Robert Graham
David Bollivar, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Characterization of the TY5 Strain of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a Chlorophyll Biosynthetic Mutant

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Katie Hundman
Margaret Chapman, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Determinants of Derivative Use by Commerical Banks

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Jeffrey A. Klemens
J. A. Frick, Faculty Advisor
R. G. Harper, Faculty Advisor
A. P. Capparella, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Does the Method of Preparation Alter Measurements of Organochlorine Pesticide Levels in Avian Carcasses?

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Jeremy T. S. Kotter
Cynthia J. Hess, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

X-Ray Spectroscopic Mapping of Three Unusual Active Galaxies

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Matthew T. Lewellen
Rebecca Roesner, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Synthesis of a Fully Conjugated Linear Diamine as a Potential Rotaxane Component

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Sara C. McGrath
Rebecca A. Roesner, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Substitution Chemistry of the Hexamolybdate Ion: The Development of Reactions for Rotaxane Preparation

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

W. L. Murphy
G. C. Spalding, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Scanning Probe Microscopy Applications of Ferroelectric Materials

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Denise Ukleja
Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Prediction of Recidivism from Batterer Characteristics and Prior Arrest Records

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Ovette Villavicencio
Tim Rettich, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Photochemical Reactions of Molecular Nitrous Acid in Benzen

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Meg Bergin
Kathleen Montgomery, Faculty Advisor

Beckman Auditorium, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Hey Big Spender: Testing Alternate Theories on Variance in Welfare "National Effort"

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Anders Floor
Zahia Drici, Faculty Advisor

Room E103, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Calculus on Measure Chains

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Robert Graham
David Bollivar, Faculty Advisor

Room E103, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Characterization of the TY5 Strain of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a Chlorophyll Biosynthetic Mutant

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Rob Mawyer
James McGowan, Faculty Advisor

Beckman Auditorium, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Irish Face: Images of "The Hero" in Modern Irish Drama

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Katie Larsen
Wayne Dornan, Faculty Advisor

Room E103, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

An Analysis of the Relationship between Atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Brian Nowicki
Dan Terkla, Faculty Advisor

Beckman Auditorium, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Wandering on His Way: An Examination of Kerouac's Spiritual Progress through The Subterraneans and The Dharma Bums

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Jean Schoening
Yanping Wang
Heinz Baumann, Faculty Advisor

Room E103, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Effects of the fa Mutation on the Leptin Receptor

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Sarah VanSickle
Dennis Groh, Faculty Advisor

Beckman Auditorium, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Trade and Commerce at Sepphoris, Israel

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Christopher Tartaglia
Tian-Xiao He, Faculty Advisor

Room E103, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Bernstein-Bezier Polynomials and Vertex Splines

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Nicole Williams
Mary Ann Bushman, Faculty Advisor

Beckman Auditorium, Ames Library, Illinois Wesleyan University

Who Is't can Read a Woman?: Cymbeline and the Renaissance Woman

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Laura Warren
Doran French, Faculty Advisor

Room E103, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Sociometric Status and Aggression as Predictive Factors of Childhood Conflict

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Dorianne E. Cantrall
James Dougan, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Reinforcer Elasticity and Unit Price Theory

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Thomas Davidsmeier
William Murphy
Delara Godrej
Gabriel Spalding, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Anisotropic Etching of SrTiO₃

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Elizabeth Elsasser
Given Harper, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Role of the Comstock-Kellogg Glands in Egg Tanning in Romalea Guttata

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Carrie Finch
Doran French, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Relationship between Children's Aggression, their Sociometric Status, and the Quality of their Friendships

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Milan E. Folkers
Johnna Shapiro, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

A Comparison of Prospective Memory and Executive Process in Patients with Subcortical Illness

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Gretchen K. Groh
Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Parent-Report vs. Child-Report of Specific Anxiety in Siblings of Children with Autism: Do Parents Know What their Children Worry About

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Anton Jerkovich
David Bailey, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Detection of Cocaine Use: Extraction of Benzoylecgonine by CO(SCN)₄^2-

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Jason A. Krebs
Johnna K. Shapiro, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Complex Scientific Testimony: Can Educational Psychology Turn Jurors into Students and Attorneys into Teachers?

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Bryan C. McCannon
Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Federal Taxes and Cigarette Smoking: A Micro Analysis of Youth Smoking

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Dustin Mergott
Jeff Frick, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Total Synthesis of a Conformationally Constrained Organophosphorus Analog of Acetylcholine

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Joseph A. Mikels
Johnna K. Shapiro, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Prospective Memory: The Relation of Executive Function to Aging

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nathan Mueggenburg
Matthew T. Dearing
Gabriel Spalding, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Interparticle Potential in a 1-D Many Body Colloid

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Heidi B. Richardson
J. A. Klemens
R. G. Harper, Faculty Advisor
J. A. Frick, Faculty Advisor
A. P. Capparella, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Patterns of Organochlorine Pesticide Contamination in Neotropical Migrant Passerines

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Valerie M. Stachour
Johnna K. Shapiro, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

The Role of Social Support in Mediating Stress and Illness

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Sarah Suhr
Linda Kunce, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Case Study of a Male with Polydipsia and Schizophrenia

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

James Ulrich
David Bailey, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Extraction of Cocaine Metabolite Using Reinecke's Salt

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Laura Warren
Doran French, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Sociometric Status and Aggression as Predictive Factors of Childhood Conflict

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Susanna Widicus
Sarah Moecker
Wendy S. Wolbach, Faculty Advisor
Frank T. Kyte, Faculty Advisor

Science Commons, Center for Natural Science, Illinois Wesleyan University

Is the Soot Layer at the KT Boundary Really Global?

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM