Complete Schedule

Farah Bassyouni
English – Writing

CNS E101

mother wound

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Jaz Belz
Physics

CNS Atrium

Simulation of Spiral Antenna Radiation Patterns

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Joseph Castaneda
Nathan Frank
Physics

CNS Atrium

Upgrading IWU’s Mark Evans Observatory for Data-Taking and Analysis

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Samantha de Souza
Psychology

CNS E104

Examining the Impact of a Prewriting Exercise on Self-Compassion Guided Meditation Among Young Adults: A Pilot Study

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Janet Euwema
Molly Flondro
Alyssa Lowder
Nursing, BSN

CNS Atrium

COVID’S Effect on Mental Health Regarding the Pediatric Population

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Karida Grant
Hannah Braun
Nursing, BSN

CNS Atrium

Nursing Students Knowledge of Infant Safe Sleep: A Review of the Literature

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tyler Green
English – Writing

CNS E101

Exploring the Past and Educating the Future

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Emma Halfman
English – Literature

CNS E103

Fairy Tales: A Mold for Male Mentalities

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Jaden Hobbs
Keegan Frashier
Ryan Nelson
Biology

CNS Atrium

Capturing RcC: The Colonization of a New Frontier

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Allison Janotta
English – Literature

CNS E103

Reviving the Mockingbird: A Pedagogical Analysis on Adapting To Kill a Mockingbird

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Jade Kaminska
Otis Buras
Keira McClelland
Physics

CNS Atrium

Simulating the April 8 Solar Eclipse in Real Time

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Asad Ehsan Khan
Physics

CNS Atrium

Maneuvering Airy Beam

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Peyton Kumpula
Nursing, BSN

CNS E104

Social Media Influence on Infant Safe Sleep a TikTok Study

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Wanda Lindquist
Quincy Carlson
Physics

CNS Atrium

Electronics ad Absurdum

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Blake McGlashan-Bryant
Thomas George Assalley
Environmental Studies

CNS Atrium

Analysis of Bird-Window Collisions on the Illinois Wesleyan University Campus

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Julia McMahon
English – Literature

CNS E101

Reimagining Reality: Modernist Tendencies in Interactive Speculative Narratives

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Julia Meier Gross
Physics

CNS Atrium

Observing Redshift Using Lasers

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Abi Morris
Spencer Fulton
Nursing, BSN

CNS Atrium

Barriers to Mental Healthcare and the Effect on Access to and Utilization of Mental Health Services Among African American Individuals

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Hannah Murray
Biology

CNS E103

An Analysis of Novel Yeasts and their Brewing Potential

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Anjali Nelson
English – Literature

CNS E103

“Women Are Born With Pain Built In”: A Defense of “Fleabag Feminism"

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Javier Romano
English – Literature

CNS E103

Spit ‘n’ Wit: MF DOOM as Satirist

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Anna Sheaffer
Computer Science

CNS Atrium

Protein-Protein Interaction Networks Visualized Using Web-Based Software

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Katelyn Staroszczyk
English – Literature

CNS E101

“A Large Kingdom For A Little Grave”: Shakespeare as an Echo for Political Propaganda

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Emma Thorman
English – Literature

CNS E101

More than Tremendous Stories That Captivate Audiences: Applying Dynamic Criteria Mapping to Athlete Profiles

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Chase Tomecki
Nathan Betancourt
Naema Granberg
Muhammad Freeman
Biology

CNS Atrium

Virulent Visions: The Discovery of RcECarb, RcFlash, and RcLuke

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Swetha Veluvolu
Biology

CNS Atrium

Characterization of Two Novel Antibiotic-Producing Strains of Agromyces and Arthrobacter

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Yingtong (Andy) Wang
Biology

CNS Atrium

Two new Species of Rainfrogs (Pristimantis) from the Pui Pui Protected Forest in central Peru

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Samantha Wilcox
Neuroscience

CNS Atrium

Measurements of Evoked Compund Action Potentials in a Rodent Model of Neuropathic Pain Following Administration of Alcohol, Nicotine and Pain Medications

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Chloe Xu
Psychology

CNS E104

Predicting Happiness in College Students: The Impact of Positive Body Image and Social Support

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Demy Rose Yap
Biology

CNS Atrium

A new Species of Rainfrog (Pristimantis) from the Asháninka Communal Reserve of central Peru

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Summer Yi
Kylie Hundman
Nursing, BSN

CNS Atrium

College athletes and mental health help seeking behavior

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Dominic Bennett
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

The Importance of the Coach as a Teacher

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Maya Black
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Restorative Justice in Elementary Schools: Building a Sense of Community

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Karla Casas Garcia
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Understanding Barriers: Exploring How Teacher Expectations Shape a Student's Academic Career

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Brandon Chavez-Jimenez
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Incorporating Current Events into Lesson Plans

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Josh Cohen
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

The Effects of SEL Implementation in High School Biology Classrooms

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lilly Denney
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Effects of Varying the Complexity of Instructional Materials on Middle School Math Students’ Engagement

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Isabella Dickson
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Effectiveness and Impact of Play Therapy on Relationships and Behaviors

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Natalia Duda
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Engaging Students Using Flexible Seating in a Language Arts Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sydney Dunlap
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Implementation of SEL in an Elementary Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tyler Green
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Incorporating Student Life to Boost Classroom Engagement

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Jules Grunloh
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Interdisciplinary Integration: The Advantages of Social Studies and English Language Arts Integration

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Emma Halfman
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Independent Reading in the High School Classroom: An Examination of Students' Reading Behaviors and Perceptions

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Will Jackson
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Exhausted Educators: Understanding Teacher Burnout and Resource Depletion In Educational Environments

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Allison Janotta
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

The Use of Journals to Promote Self-Assessment in the English Language Arts Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Myles Kerwin
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

The Usage of Multimedia to Gauge Engagement in the Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rachel Kim
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

The Impact of Play Therapy on Behaviors and Interpersonal Growth

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kaleigh Kirby
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Teaching Social-Emotional Learning Through Read-Alouds

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Emma Kornak
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Socio Emotional Learning and Its Effects on Classroom Environment

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kosei Kusunoki
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Strengthening Mathematical Proficiency Through Collaborative Learning

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Jezuete Lafuente
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

The Universal Design for Learning: Differentiating A Second Language Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kate Meyers
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in a High School Mathematics Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Alec Mucha
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Promoting the Use of Primary Sources in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Anjali Nelson
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Incorporating New Forms of Media in the English Language Arts Classroom

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hannah Nguyen
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Critical Peace Pedagogy in Post-Conflict Societies: Fostering Empathy and Resilience

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Javier Romano
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Journaling in Education: Nurturing Growth in Writing Proficiency and Metacognition

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Emma Sempsrott
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Inductive Method and Second Language Acquisition: Effects on English Oral Proficiency

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Emma Taylor
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Making Reading Fun

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Emma Thorman
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

How Freewriting and Reflective Journaling Affect Students’ Grammar Skills

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lexi Ward
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Influence of Native Language During the Second Language Acquisition Process

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Amanda Wilson
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Storylines in the Classroom: Facilitating 3D learning of biology concepts and engaging high school students

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chloe Xu
Educational Studies

State Farm Hall

Promoting Students' Well-Being: A Positive Psychology Approach

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Megan Elyssa Barrameda
Alauna Coggins
Nursing, BSN

CNS Atrium

Body Mass Index and Other Alternative Measures to Better Evaluate Adolescent Health States and Fitness: A Literature Review

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Kayla Borg
Alexa Anders
Nursing, BSN

CNS Atrium

A Literature Review of Benefits of Postoperative Ambulation in Patients Over Age 65

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Wyatt Broers
History

CNS Atrium

The Construction of a System for Four Point Probe Over a Wide Range of Temperatures

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Melinda Burgin
Political Science

CNS E103

Reframing Climate Change- A Response to Peter Singer

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Makenzie Lee Cozza
English – Writing

CNS E104

I Can’t Take Myself Seriously

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Sami Curtis
Art, BA

CNS E103

Forgotten

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Samantha de Souza
Psychology

CNS Atrium

Enhancing Self-Compassion: An Empirical Comparison of Expressive Writing and Meditation

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Emma Forman
English – Writing

CNS E104

Mutually Assured Misconstruction

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Sydney Gragert
Sophie Lampert
Natalia Martinez
Biology

CNS Atrium

Lytic Legends: FarmerDoug and Jollipop, Microbacterium foliorum Bacteriophages

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Ahnnika I. Hess
Gianna Pauline P. Malabanan
Physics

CNS Atrium

Wavefront Correction and Photometry for Supernova Observations

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Zoe Hovde
Political Science

CNS E101

Cuban Migration: Cold War Legacies and Contemporary Exceptionalism

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Evan Hutson
Benjamin Heinz
Wanda Lindquist
Otis J. Buras
Physics

CNS Atrium

Working towards accessible measurements of Photon Bunching

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Jade Kaminska
William Wisniewski
Henry Evans
Physics

CNS Atrium

Illuminating Insight to Graphene and Vanadium-Dioxide via Raman Spectroscopy

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Nathan Killough
Asad Ehsan Khan
Physics

CNS Atrium

Polarization Eigenstates of Liquid Crystal Devices

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Emma Korzyniewski
Olivia Tirey
Biochemistry

CNS Atrium

The Power Conversion Efficiency and Fabrication of Methylammonium Lead Tri-Bromide Perovskite Solar cells

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Varvara Kuznetsova
English – Writing

CNS E104

Call of the Void

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Grace Liszkiewicz
Mansi Shah
Neuroscience

CNS Atrium

Chronically Recorded Spinal ECAP Thresholds in Rats in the Spared Nerve Injury Model

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Bea Manlapaz
International and Global Studies

CNS E101

Overcoming Barriers: Understanding Factors Limiting Immigrant Access to Welfare Benefits

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Itzel Mendoza
Hispanic Studies

CNS E101

Narco Service Provisions in Tierra Caliente: La Familia Michoacana, Los Caballeros Templarios, and Los Zetas

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Eric Min Myat
Computer Science

CNS Atrium

Characterization of Phase Transition Behavior in VO2 Thin Films

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Keeli Ann Moore
Abhirup Das
Sociology

CNS Atrium

The Isolation and Characterization of Novel Bacteriophages Hosted on Marine Dwelling Bacteria

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Alex Seehuus
Art, BA

CNS E103

No, where are you really from?

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Emma Sempsrott
Educational Studies

CNS E101

(Bi)Lingual, (Bi)Cultural, and the Space In Between

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Grace Spader
Devyn Kennedy
Nursing, BSN

CNS Atrium

Navigating Nurse Burnout: A Literature Review on Current Strategies for Sustaining Fulfillment and Renewal in Challenging Times.

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Dalton Spalding
Mathematics

CNS Atrium

Exploring What is Behind the Curtain: Examining Infleqtion's Superstaq Platform for Quantum Computing

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Khanh Tran
Computer Science

CNS Atrium

Custom Robot with Microcontroller Integration

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Lillian Winkeler
History

CNS E103

IWU Students and Countercultures of the 1960s: Action and Influence of the Civil Rights and Women’s Movemen

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM