7th Annual CBU
Student Research Poster Session
April 22, 2003
1. BIOLEvidence of Lesions In Fruit Fly Brains As A Function of Ethanol Exposure. N. Addison1 and S. Eisen1. Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104
2. CEDesign and Construction of A Concrete Canoe. Josh Giannini and Peter Hall. Academic Advisor: Prof. Frederick E. Sock. Practitioners: Becky Bailey, E.I.T., Engineering Department, City of Bartlett
3. BIOLClinical and Imaging Parameters that Predict the Development and Duration of Typhlitis in Pediatric Oncology Patients. C.S. Adelman1, M.B. McCarville2, M. Lee3, D. Alsamarre3, and J.T. Sandlund4. 1Dept. of Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104 and POE Student-Dept. of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, 2Dept. of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, 3POE Student- Dept. of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, 4Dept. of Hematology-Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105
4. PSYCThe Effect of labeling on consumer perception. Dana O’Hoyt, Victoria Vastagh, Tamika Dobbins, and Lloyd Thomas. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
5. MEAnalysis of Sightglass Leakage Issue. Ariel Wessel
6. BIOLCalcium stimulation of CO release by cerebral microvessels. R. Appling1 and C. Leffler2. 1Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. Physiol. and Biophysics, Univ. TN, Memphis, TN 38163.
7. PSYCMere exposure in advertisements. Staci Bennett, Ellen Donati, Resha McGowen, Kelli Ward, Missy Gregg, and Bridgette Centella. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
8. BIOLControl of Glial Proliferation in the Injured Rat Retina Using Antibodies to CD81 and NCAM. A.M. Asbury1 and E.E. Geisert, Jr.2, 1Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. Anat.And Neurobiol., Univ. TN, Memphis, TN 38163.
9. MATHTesting For Primality: A Deterministic Polynomial Time Algorithm. Sean Kugele. Mentor: Dr.Pascal Bedrossian
10. PSYCUnderstanding the history of psychology from an undergraduate perspective. Staci Bennett, B. Centella, K. Collins, Tamika Dobbins, K. Ward, and Victoria Vastagh. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
11. BIOLPKC-zeta Mediates Norepinephrine-Induced Phospholipase D Activation and Cell Proliferation in VSMC. E. Basic1and K.U. Malik2. 1Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104.2Dept. of Pharmacology, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN 38163
12. MERedesign of a Pneumatic Alternative to Snap-Ring Pliers. Theresa Humphrey and Paul Leister
13. BIOLRetrospective Analysis: Finding a Common Link in Cases of Intrauterine Fetal Demise. S.J. Bourg1 and M. Schneider2. 1Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Univ. TN, Memphis, TN 38103
14. CHEMSynthesis and electrochemistry of methyl polyethylene glycol-based polymers. Jeffrey Crisp1 and Dr. J.E. Ritchie2. 1Dept. Cem., Christian Brothers University, 2Univeristy of Mississippi
15. BIOLPresence of Calbindin Positive Neurons in the Region of Superior Salivatory Nucleus (SSN) and Potential Role in Regulation of Choroidal Blood Flow in Rodents. L.Brown1, M.T. Wiggins2, M.E.C. Fitzgerald1,3, C.A.B.Toledo4 and A.Reiner3. 1Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept of Biol., LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis, TN 38126 3Dept. Anat. And Neurobiol., Univ. TN, Memphis, TN 38163, 4Laboratorio de Neurociencias, Universidade Cidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil 03071-0004
16. CEIntersection Redesign - Humphreys Blvd. & Walnut Grove Road Structural Design of Bridges. Melissa E. Johnson. Academic Advisor: Prof. Frederick E. Sock. Practitioner: John Jernigan, Ph.D., P.E., Ellers, Oakley, Chester, & Rike Consulting Engineers
17. PSYCDoes talking on a cellular phone decrease accuracy in tasks? Stephen Adair, Maureen Fitzgerald, Lakishia Robinson, Vanessa Story, and Lyndsey Sutton. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
18. BIOLIdentification of Anterior Commissure Phenotype in ENU Mutagenized Mice. K.Cozart1, A. Elberger2 and N. Brauer3. 1Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2,3Dept. Anat. and Neurobiol., Univ. TN, Memphis, TN 38163
19. MEConvective Heat Transfer Correlation. Richard Doerr and Justin Moderow
20. BIOLLipsmacking and Social Behavior In a Captive Group Of Sulawesi Macaques. A. L. Deslattes1and M. Carr2, 1Dept. of Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Conservation and Research Dept., Memphis Zoo and Aquarium, Memphis, TN 38112
21. CE Intersection Redesign – Humphreys Blvd. and Walnut Grove Road Traffic Considerations. Roy Lamica and Nathan Christopher Luce. Academic Advisor: Prof. Eugene R. McGinnis, P.E. Practitioners: (1) Stan Klenk, P.E., & Robert Cochran, P.E., Allen & Hoshall (2) John T. Pankey, P.E., Fisher & Arnold, Inc.
22. PSYCAttitudes and perceptions surrounding the events of September 11, 2001. Staci Bennett. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
23. BIOLImmunohistochemistry to stain insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptide release in pancreatic islet cells to determine changes in hormone levels over time in culture. K. Fields1, D. Fraga2,and Y. Abdel-Rahman2. 1Dept. of Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. of Surgical Immunology, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN 38163
24. MEOil Tanker Leakage Containment System. James Steven Fuss and Daniel Valentine
25. BIOLPregnant Women with Sickle Cell Disease and the Outcome of their Pregnancy. M. Schneider1, T. Ivester1, J. Ruffin1, and N. Kelishadi2. 1Dept. Obst. & Gyn., Regional Medical Center, Memphis, TN 38163; 2Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104.
26. CEIntersection Redesign – Humphreys Blvd. and Walnut Grove Road Drainage Design and Environmental Impact. Neko Sharkey and Andrew T. Mullis. Academic Advisor: L. Yu Lin, Ph.D., P.E. Practitioners: (1) Michael F. Tooley, P.E. Environmental Testing & Consulting of the Americas, Inc. (2) R. Andy Gaines, Ph.D., P.E. & Dewey Jones, P.E., US Army Corps of Engineers
27. BIOLEvaluation of 8-Isoprostane Concentrations and the Effects of Vitamin C and E Supplementation on 8-Isoprostane Levels in Women at High Risk for Developing Preeclampsia. D. King1, R.Ahokas2. 1Department of Biology, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Maternal and Fetal Research, University of TN, Memphis 38163
28. PSYCWhat psychology professors believe are the most important historical events in the history of psychology. Vanessa Story, Lyndsey Sutton, Natalie Weathers, Janie Taylor, and Erin Karcher. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
29. PSYCThe effects of a source’s attractiveness and the buyer’s need for cognition on persuasion: To buy or not to buy? Keith Desonier, Chanda Simkin, Lauren Cox, Monica Brown, Crissy Cox, Daniel Salvaggio, Mandi Buss, Ellen Donati, Emily Sammons, and F. Hun. Advisors: Rod Vogl and Sandra Nicks
30. BIOLAggressive Behavior in an All-Male Western Lowland Gorilla Group at the Memphis Zoo and Aquarium. T. Kueter1, M. Carr2, J. Ouellette2, and C. Kuhar3. 1Dept. Biol Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. Res. Memphis Zoo and Aquarium Memphis, TN 38104, 3Dept. Res. Zoo Atlanta, GA 30315
31. CHEMEarly analysis of Fe/Si meteorites in order to determine a connection with asteroids. Nikolaus Hagedorn1,Dr. D. Sears2, Dr. P.H.Benoit2, and Dr. M.S.Kareev2.1Dept. Cem., Christian Brothers University, 2Univeristy of Arkansas
32. BIOLCellular Mechanism of the Action of Angiotensin II on Collagen Production in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. K. U. Malik1, M. Aqueel1, N.R. Newsom2. 1Dept. of Pharmacology, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN 38163, 2Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104
33. CESeismic Retrofit of Benilde Hall, CBU Campus Heather M. Smith and Kristin Louise Teague-Bartlett. Academic Advisor: Sripong Malasri, Ph.D., P.E. & Prof. Frederick E. Sock. Practitioner: Bob Paullus, P.E., Askew, Hargraves, & Harcourt & Associates, Inc.
34. PSYCIs a picture worth a thousand words or a thousand dollars? Stephan Adair and Fernando Hun. Advisor: Rod Vogl
35. BIOLComparison of Lysophosphatidic-induced Cell Migration Using Impedance Cell Sensing and Traditional Migration Assay. F. Pascual1, G. Tigyi2, A. Aryal2, and M.J. Viar2, 1Dept. of Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. of Physiol., Univ. of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, 38163
36. MEAlpha 4: The Great Moonbuggy Race 2003. Joseph Green, Justin Ivancic, Timothy Petteys, and Albert Waineo
37. PSYCThe study of anger in men and women. Ellen Donati and Emily Sammons. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
38. BIOLIdentification of Downstream Target Genes of Cbfa1: Construction and Screening of a Mouse cDNA Library. K. Ries1, J. S. Gaikwad2, A.. Cavender3, and R. D’Souza4. 1Department of Biology, Christian Brothers University, 2Department of Orthodontics, University of Texas 3Department of Orthodontics, University of Texas, 4 Department of Orthodontics, University of Texas, Houston
39. BIOLLocalization of SK3 Channels in a Rat’s Supraoptic Nucleus. A. Rubrum1and W. Armstrong2. 1Department of Biology, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN, 38104; 2Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN, 38163
40. PSYCSatisfaction of non-traditional students. Tamika Dobbins, Essica Cage, Shanda Parker, Georgie Ferguson, and Alyssa Mitchell. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
41. PSYCInstructors of history and systems of psychology courses and the amount of time spent on discussing women and minorities in psychology. Erin Cooper, Kim Towns, Mandi Buss, and David Walters. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
42. BIOLInvolvement of Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore Complex (PTPC) in AD198-Induced Apoptosis.C. Cash1, L. Lothstein2, M. Savaranskaya2, 1Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. of Pharm., Univ. TN, Memphis, TN 38163
43. MEMetrology for Scalpel Blade Sharpness. Danielle Guerre and Sergio Vergara-Reyes
44. BIOLPolyamine and Glutamate Receptor Localization in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium.S. Stinnett1 and D. Johnson2. 1Department of Biology, Christian Brothers University, 2Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee
45. BIOLDetermination of the Gene that Causes the Meander Tail Phenotype. E. Weirich1, D. Goldowitz2, and Y.Tong2. 1Dept. Biol., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN 38104, 2Dept. Anat. and Neurobiol., Univ. TN, Memphis, TN 38163
46. PSYCChanges in the portrayal of women and minorities in general psychology textbooks. Maureen Fitzgerald, Chuck Lawrence, Alexis Laughary, Emily Meadows, and Lakishia Robinson. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
47. PSYCThe Effects of Gender Stereotype Threat on Math Test Performance. Monica Brown, Lauren Cox, Catie Green, and Chuck Lawrence. Advisor: Sandra Nicks
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Participating Professors
Brother Edward Salgado, Dr. Stan Eisen, & Malinda Fitzgerald, Biology
Dr. Michael Condren, Chemistry
Dr. K. Madhavan, Prof. Frederick E. Sock, Prof. Eugene R. McGinnis, Dr. L. Yu Lin, & Dr. Sripong Malasri, Civil Engineering
Dr. Pascal Bedrossian, Math
Dr. Bernard Beard, Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Sandra Nicks & Dr. Rod Vogl, Behavioral Sciences