Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium | 2019

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(2019) Symposium information and presentation abstracts
The Symposium Planning Committee is pleased to welcome you to the 2019 Annual Student Creative Arts & Research Symposium. Over the past years we have honored students, both artists and scholars, who have since gone on to fulfill the promise they first demonstrated at these Symposiums. These students have become researchers, teachers, artists, health care providers, and working professionals contributing to society and serving as positive role models as graduates of TWU. We are celebrating our 22nd year of meeting the following goals: Providing opportunities for all students to share their scholarly pursuits and build leadership and other professional skills, and celebrating student‐mentor achievements in a way that promotes a culture of scholarship and community at TWU. We continue to offer various venues for presentations including poster and platform sessions and virtual presentations. Thank you for joining us in this joyous celebration of a culture of scholarship at this, our 22nd Annual Symposium! 2019 Symposium Planning Committee  Chair: Don Edwards, Chair and Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science  Heidi Collins, Associate Director, Teaching and Learning with Technology  Diana Elrod, Director, Center for Student Research  Helen Everts, Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Food Sciences  Mark Hamner, Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Improvement; Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science  DiAnna Hynds, Professor, Biology  Tracy Lindsay, Director of Operations, Research and Sponsored Programs  Meredith Maddox, Assistant Director, Residence Education  Sarah McMahan, Associate Professor, Teacher Education  Aimee Myers, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education  Elizabeth Restrepo, Associate Clinical Professor, Nursing  Shannon Scott, Chair and Professor, Psychology and Philosophy  Donna Scott Tilley, Vice Provost for Research; Professor, Nursing  Sumod Sebastian, Graduate Student Representative  Gary Washmon, Professor, Visual Arts
Adolescent perfection driven distress
(2019) Peterson, Treisha; Dutton, Catherine L.
As rates of loneliness, anxiety, and depression continue to rise, it is imperative that family advocates, educators, and professionals are familiar with the breadth of perfectionism and the impact this has on emotional, mental, and physical well‐being in the family. With a primary focus on the growing and urgent need for awareness of adolescent perfection driven distress, this poster will discuss perfectionistic traits and the critical role that adolescent distress has on the social and emotional competencies and outcomes in families, schools, and communities. In addition, this poster will address the import of the identity gap and the role of perceived ought and ideal selves on perfection driven distress in the identity seeking adolescent. Additional conversation will address wellness and connection promoting strategies that foster hope by way of healthy striving, goals, pathways, and individual agency.
A creative hands on approach to teaching nutrition chronic diseases
(2019) Lopez-Neyman, Stephanie M.
A health disparity population, typically the poor and minority subgroups, experience a significantly higher incidence and prevalence of nutrition chronic diseases. The purpose of my project engages adults to take charge of their health for the prevention of nutrition chronic diseases. I hypothesize that a hands‐on curriculum teaches low‐literate, low‐income adults the underlying mechanism(s) contributing to nutrition chronic diseases. An additional hypothesis is that social cognitive theory using the construct of self‐efficacy supports prevention, promotion or treatment of nutrition chronic diseases. My project is deliverable by way of a 9‐week curriculum (e.g., Gases to Chronic Disease, Atoms, Carbohydrate, and Obesity) at any physical location. The developed curriculum shows in the short‐term nudges towards the prevention of heart disease (e.g., olive oil use instead of lard). My project provides a solution to lessen the gap in health disparities. Elimination of health disparities saves billions on direct health care expenditures.
Developing mastery: Building a tool for tracking progress on professional competencies in the MLS program
(2019) O'Neill, Ashley; Perryman, Carol L.
Over the course of their enrollment in a new grant‐funded scholarship program (Transforming Libraries into Community Anchors in Rural Texas, or TLCART), 20 carefully selected students in small, rural Texas communities will earn library degrees at the TWU School of Library and Information Studies (TWU SLIS) while learning to become facilitators and partners of community change. To support their self‐assessment through the program, and encourage individual ownership of career growth, we created a professional competencies tracker based on the American Library Association Competencies. Students are asked to self‐evaluate, identifying areas of desired development, at the conclusion of each semester in the two‐year program. In the process, each will take responsibility for their future as lifelong learners, identifying specific needs and methods for development. This pilot effort is being tested with the TLCART cohort to assess its usability for the overall Master’s program in Library Science.
Development and application of an occupational well being inventory
(2019) McClure, Rachel
Introduction: The theory of Occupational Wellbeing (OWB; Doble & Santha, 2008) outlines pleasure, renewal, accomplishment, affirmation, coherence, companionship, and agency as needs which contribute to occupational wellbeing. Methods: We designed a three part study to: 1) develop and establish validity for an Occupational Wellbeing Inventory (OWBI), 2) use the OWBI to determine the impact of leisure activity on occupational wellbeing among college students, and 3) determine the impact of craft kits on the occupational wellbeing of service members. Results: Preliminary analysis of surveys in phase two (n = 72) offered promising results. Significant positive correlations existed among all subscale and all loaded on a single factor which we identified as occupational wellbeing. Results are pending regarding phase three data. Conclusions: The OWBI has good construct validity. Data collection for the impact of craft kits on the occupational wellbeing of military service members is underway.
Does testosterone regulate germ cell population in testes? QPCR has an answer.
(2019) Ikeler, Jordan; Talapatra, Arpita; Mills, Nathaniel
Testosterone production by Leydig cells is important for the proper development of testes and maintenance of spermatogenesis. Treatment with ethylene dimethane sulfonate (EDS) destroys the Leydig cells and ablates production of testosterone. Genes that are specific to specific cell types in testis are being investigated to determine the impact of testosterone loss on the expression of genes including HSD3b2 (Leydig cells), SHBG and FSH receptor (Sertoli cell), CD9 (spermatogonia), and TNP1 (spermatids). Gel electrophoresis and reverse transcription, polymerase chain reaction were used to analyze the RNA isolated from 7‐day or 10‐ day post‐EDS treated rat testes. We anticipate that specific cell markers may be used to assess the effect of presence and absence of testosterone on both the somatic cells and germ cells present in the testes. We are searching for gene markers that could be used to determine germ cell population changes using qPCR. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Nathaniel Mills) Supported by TWU Center for Student Research.
The effect of UVB on chromatin condensation in different cell lines
(2019) Vo, Anh; Roy, Rituparna Sinha; Bergel, Michael
Previous studies in our lab have shown that UV radiation causes chromatin compaction in the nucleus. This study evaluated the UVB-induced DNA condensation and how it varies among different cell lines. We examined on human cervical carcinoma HeLa S3 cells, ionizing radiation sensitive and resistant cells,MOC1 and MOC2 respectively.Currently,it is unclear why malignant cells in some cancer patients develop resistance to radiation given to them as therapy. Our findings will be critical in enhancing the understanding of DNA compaction,cell viability, and further contribute to the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Effect of whey protein metabolites on insulin signaling in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
(2019) Sebastian, Lily; Rao, Manisha; Patterson, Desiree; Zumbro, Emily; Kaiser, Kayleigh; Dixon, Morgan; McAdams, Dreanna; Broughton, K. Shane; LeMieux, Monique J.
The purpose of this project was to examine the impact of whey protein (WP) ingestion on insulin sensitivity in women with and without polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with PCOS tend to have insulin resistance (IR), characterized by disrupted cell insulin binding resulting in reduced cellular glucose uptake. This faulty insulin response leads to high blood glucose levels. PCOS and non-PCOS women were administered oral glucose tests (OGTT) on Day 0 (baseline), Day 1 (start of WP treatment) and Day 7 (post-initiation of WP intake). Plasma insulin and glucose were measured. No significant difference in glucose responses for Day 0 and 1 was observed. Contrasting Day 0 to Day 1, insulin levels between the PCOS and non-PCOS women were significantly higher at 30 min after the start of WP treatment in the PCOS group and after 15 min and 90 min in the non-PCOS group. At Day 7, Non-PCOS insulin spiked at 15 min where PCOS women had a bimodal insulin response with peaks at 30 and 120 min. To further understand changes in insulin in PCOS vs. non-PCOS women before and after WP treatment, differentiated 3T3-L1 mouse adipocytes were treated with the human plasma collected during OGTTs for 48 hrs with media and cells were collected for protein and gene expression analysis. GLUT-4 expression was higher with 7th day plasma incubation in the non-PCOS women compared to Day 0 and to the PCOS woman at any time point. All GLUT-4 levels were elevated above the positive control cultures. While preliminary data identified minimal effects of whey protein supplementation on IR in PCOS women, acute WP treatment reduced peak glucose responses by enhancing insulin release in women with and without PCOS following glucose load.
Effects of mindfulness and experiential avoidance on stroop task response time
(2019) Burditt, J.M.; Guillen-Espinosa, A.J.; Pham, H.T.; Phipps, D.D.N.
This study aims to examine the potential effects of mindfulness and experiential avoidance on stroop tasks. Mindfulness is the conscious awareness of nonjudgmental processing of the internal and external stimuli while experiential avoidance is the attempt to ignore negative processing of internal stimuli (e.g., contradicting sentences, trauma, procrastination, etc.). The stroop effect, as defined in the literature, is the idea of task‐irrelevant automatic processing, which takes place before task‐relevant processing (e.g., reading words before its color). Participants in this study include 82 students from a cognitive psychology course at a public university in the south. All participants completed demographic questionnaires and several other measures online pertaining to the aforementioned focus. Data on levels of mindfulness and experiential avoidance were first collected, after which participants were then asked to complete the stroop effect tasks. Data analysis will be conducted in SPSS, and results, discussion, and conclusion will follow.
Efficient deaf-police contact
(2019) Watson-Love, Keyara; Watson-Love, Teyara
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing often encounter communication difficulties, and this can make them particularly vulnerable in the case of a police stop. There are examples of tragic misunderstandings, including fatalities, due largely to a lack of police training. Encountering an officer is often charged with anxiety and uncertainty, and there is potential for an officer to react without understanding. This project examines evolving police policies, reviews existing training for officers on the topic of deafness, and considers strategies to raise awareness and understanding for both the Deaf community and police officers.
Executive function interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders
(2018) McDaniel, Lisa Koenig
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may also have deficits in their Executive Function (EF) abilities. These deficits can manifest in problem behaviors that can disrupt learning (Freeman, Locke, Rotherman-Fuller, & Mandell, 2017). Teachers could consider interventions that address behavior concerns within the classroom.
Exploring gender differences in praise and punishment of children
(2019) Do, Angel; Monsivais, Karina; Woodson, Alexandra; Pope, Ta-Taneal
Thisstudy will investigate gender differencesin adult’s use of praise and punishment with children. A child’s behavior pattern is shaped by internalization of praise and punishment and influencing how they perceive themselves. Researchers can better educate with expanded knowledge on the relation between adults’ gender attitudes and interactions. The project will examine relationships that exist between language and gender attitudes when praise and punishment are implemented on children. Researchers will use vignettes offering participants the opportunity to praise and punish children and assess their gender attitudes. Researchers will code free responses for type of praise and punishment used as well as use the LIWC software to analyze responses for psychological content. Researchers predict participants will use more personality praise with female praise vignettes than with male praise vignettes, as well as a harsher response to the male punishment than female punishment. Researchers expect gender attitudes to predict gendered responses.
A family-based intervention targeting childhood obesity among Ghanaian immigrants: Quality improvement project
(2019) Asomani, Gladys; Abraham, Annie
Childhood obesity and overweight are said to have a significant effect on physical health, social, and psychological consequences. Most parents do not identify their children as obese or overweight due to their understanding of childhood obesity. Obesity in the Ghanaian culture is viewed as a positive implication in life; therefore the, QI project is centered on providing knowledge to impact behavioral change regarding obesity. This QI project of a family‐based intervention targeting childhood obesity among Ghanaian immigrants using diet and physical activity approach will help to bring awareness and a behavioral change. The specific target population for this project will be Ghanaian mothers who reside in the United States ages 21 to 43 years. The instrument to be used in this project is the Family Eating, and Activity Habits Questionnaire (FEAHQ) categorized into four phenomena including activity level, eating style, Eating‐related to hunger and stimulus exposure.
Finding the Just-Right Challenge: OT knowledge of top-down versus bottom-up approaches to TBI cognitive rehabilitation
(2019) Benscoter, Anna; Furlong, Bridget; Vas, Asha
The ongoing study aims to strengthen the practice of occupational therapy in cognitive rehabilitation of adults with mild‐traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traditional approaches for TBI model bottom‐up tasks (procedural and repetitive), which are helpful in the initial stages of recovery. However, to improve functional cognition for generalized long‐term benefits, top‐down approaches (effortful and innovative) are more effective. A questionnaire was developed and sent to occupational therapists (OTs). Participants identified treatment strategies as top‐down or bottom up. Participants identified 77% of the top‐down strategies correctly, compared to only 53% of the bottom‐up strategies. This shows that OTs are misattributing bottom‐up strategies as top‐down. Based on prior research, top‐down strategies are the most effective at providing the just‐right challenge for long‐term cognitive improvements. This is the first step in discovering how to further educate OTs on effectively utilizing and discerning between top‐down and bottom‐ up strategiesto establish long‐term benefitsin functional cognition. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Asha Vas)
Foam rolling as a short term recovery intervention during submaximal quadricep fatigue protocol
(2019) Manning, Randall; Avalos, Marco; Tuttle, Noelle; Kwon, Young-Hoo
Foam rolling is the practice of applying pressure onto a muscle through a dense cylinder. This technique has been gaining popularity among CrossFit and other athletic endeavors, but is still not fully understood. This study will observe the effects of passive rest against foam rolling in an acute situation between bouts of exercise. The participants will perform a strenuous leg extension exercise with both their dominant and non‐dominant legs. The peak power and torque will be collected before and after using either passive rest or foam rolling as a recovery method. The purpose of the study is to compare the peak power and torque between bouts of exercise utilizing passive rest or foam rolling as recovery interventions. It will provide information on the optimal use of foam rolling in athletics, and may impact the recovery and maintenance of performance for athletes.
Foot orthoses and the effects on athletic performance: A literature review
(2019) Ondari, Whitney; Avalos, Marco; Tuttle, Noelle; Young-Hoo, Kwon
Athletes in sports such as cross country, track, basketball, soccer etc. benefit greatly in their performance when having appropriate gait mannerisms. These mannerisms can be achieved through the use of a supportive shoe that can allow proper foot and ankle alignment. Foot orthoses have been known for providing proper alignment, therefore improving gait patterns, for those experiencing issues such as pronation, supination, and flat feet that cannot be corrected with shoes alone. A complete review of the published literature will be constructed and compile available data related to the use of orthotics in improving athletic performance. This review will include a search for orthotics related to athletic performance in a variety of sports. The purpose of this review is to increase awareness of how foot orthoses can enhance an athlete’s overall performance. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Young‐Hoo Kwon)
Formoterol treatment in vitro preserves expression of genes related to mitochondrial biogenesis, metabolism, and cell survival during skeletal muscle myogenesis
(2019) Zumbro, Emily L.; Gordon, R.A.; Guerin, G.D.; Duplanty, Anthony A.
Skeletal muscle (SKM) is a prime regulator of metabolism. Exercise greatly enhances this regulation by increasing SKM metabolism and growth. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of an exercise mimetic, Formoterol (FORM), on the expression of genes related to SKM mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism In Vitro. METHODS: Human SKM myofibers were treated with FORM or DMSO starting at 24hrs post differentiation, which continued until day 6 of differentiation. Total RNA was extracted on one day (D1), four days (D4), and six days (D6) post differentiation. Gene expression for TFAM, ERRα, NRF‐1, Nrf2, and ATG5 was analyzed by qPCR. RESULTS: FORM preserved genetic expression for TFAM, ERRα, NRF‐1, Nrf2 and ATG5 at D4 compared to D1. CONCLUSION: Formoterol preserved mitochondrial biogenesis and reduced autophagy signaling at D4. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Anthony Duplanty)
Functional abilities in adults with chronic brain injury
(2019) Furlong, Bridget; Spees, Stephen; Vas, Asha
In the initial stages of rehabilitation after a brain injury, a person may make significant gains in many domains of function. However, there are often little gainsin the chronic stages ofrecovery forthese individuals. The residual impairments that remain after brain injury can have cause serious functional impairments for the individual. Practitioners are beginning to recognize the benefits of integrative approaches to mitigate chronic long‐term functional outcomes. That is, physical exercises programs such as aerobics and other fitness regimens are integrated into cognitive training programs. The purpose of the current pilot is to examine the correlation between cognitive (thinking), physical (body movements, walking, strength), and daily functionality (ability to do household chores, grocery shopping, work) in adults with chronic brain injury. This study will use assessments in three domains to test participant's cognition, physical performance, and daily functionality.
A global comparison of the incarceration of women and societal punitiveness
(2019) Plummer, Madyson
This research examines cross‐national literature on the relationship between gender and punitiveness towards female offenders on a global scale. These studies examined: women, crime, and their relationship to punitiveness. For the purpose of this research, the term “punitiveness” refers to the likelihood of punishment or the infliction of a punishment. This research examines comparative studies from: England, Wales, Finland, Georgia, Australia, Turkey, and America. Using these comparative studiesI attempt to examine similarities and differences in patterns of punitiveness towards female offenders, address the cross national differences in punitiveness and gender, and discuss some of the reasoning behind different types of sentencing given to women versus men. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. James Williams)
Green chemistry in action: Solventless and water mediated synthesis of copper(I)-2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline complex
(2019) Scott, Gabrielle; Perez, Catherine; Rawashdeh-Omary, Manal; Alkhazalah, Reyad; Wilk, Mikaela; Logan, Jaleah
Inorganic Chemistry laboratory, Chem 4511, led by Dr. Omary follows a research discovery‐style. The lab involves two components: literature to reproduce the synthesis of inorganic‐ complexes and the discovery of new material. In the Fall of 2018, one project focused on the synthesis and characterization of two products that could possess light‐emitting or absorbing properties. Any change in the reaction conditions such as: the synthesis technique, the type of metal, the ligand component, and the metal to ligand ratio can result in completely different products. In this research, the data of the two different products of 1:2 tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate and 2,9‐dimethyl‐ 1,10‐phenanthroline was collected. One product wassynthesized in toluene using the Schlenk line technique and one was synthesized solventless by the physical grinding of the reactants. Different properties of the products obtained from various characterization techniques including, UV/Vis absorption, infrared spectroscopy, luminescence, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, solubility, melting point, and crystallization. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Manal Rawashdeh‐Omary)

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