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Class of 2023 Research Outcomes


Publications

 

Graham, J. (2022) Aging and the detection of moving objects defined by common fate. Scientific Reports, 12(20811). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25456-z

            Mentor: Dr. Farley Norman, WKU Psychology

Graham, J. (2022) Aging and the visual perception of object size. Scientific Reports, 12(17148). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-22141-z

            Mentor: Dr. Farley Norman, WKU Psychology

Johnson, B. (2022). Perceptions of sexual identity stereotyping among physical education undergraduate students. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 11(4), 24-35. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijpefs2243

Mentor: Dr. YuChun Chen, WKU Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport

Xing, E. (2022). Beware the black-box of medical image generation: An uncertainty analysis by the learned feature space. Published in the 44th Annual International Conference of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC) Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMBC48229.2022.9871921

      Mentor: Dr. Gongbo Liang, EKU Computer Science and Information Technology

Xing, E. (2022). Motorcycle safety investigation in Kentucky using machine and deep learning techniques. Published in the American Society of Civil Engineers: International Conference on Transportation and Development Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484319.007

            Mentor: Dr. Kirolos Haleem, WKU Civil Engineering

Xing, E. (2022). Neural network decision-making criteria consistency analysis via inputs sensitivity. Published in 26th International Conference on Pattern Recognition Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPR56361.2022.9956394

      Mentor: Dr. Gongbo Liang, EKU Computer Science and Information Technology

Xing, E. (2023). A toolkit for assessments in introductory programming courses. Published in SIGCSE 2023: Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Educationhttps://doi.org/10.1145/3545947.3576231

      Mentor: Dr. Guangming Xing, WKU Computer Science

 

Presentations

 

Anekere, N. (2022). Water pollution detection using autonomous drone hardware and software. Presented virtually at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

            Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Anekere, N. (2022). Water pollution detection using autonomous drone hardware and software. Presented virtually at the Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair.

            Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Anekere, N. (2022). Water pollution detection using autonomous drone hardware and software. Presented virtually at the International Science and Engineering Fair.

            Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Anekere, N. (2022). Water pollution detection using autonomous drone hardware and software. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Anekere, N. (2023). Development of low-cost systems for the drone delivery of medical supplies. Presented at the Kentucky NSF EPSCoR Super Collider Conference, Lexington, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Anekere, N. (2023). Development of low-cost systems for the drone delivery of medical supplies. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Bhavaraju, A. (2022). Geodetic ratio, color sequences, and their relation on graphs. Presented at the 34th Midwestern Conference on Combinatorics and Combinatorial Computing, Normal, IL.

Mentor: Dr. Mustafa Atici, WKU Computer Science

Bhavaraju, A. (2022). Geodetic ratio, color sequences, and their relation on graphs. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Mustafa Atici, WKU Computer Science

Bhavaraju, A. (2023). Geodetic ratio, color sequences, and their relation on graphs. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Mustafa Atici, WKU Computer Science

Boothe, C. (2022). Molecular evolution of the cancer-related tyrosine Kinase ABL1 gene (ABL1). Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Chandrakanth Emani, WKU Biology

Bowers, I. (2022). Virtual reality campus tour using 3D modeling and scanning. Presented at the Mid-South Association of Computing Machinery Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Galloway, WKU Computer Science

Bowman, T. (2023). Subjective risk beliefs about side-effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jacob Byl, WKU Economics

Calhoon, D. (2022). Discovery and analysis of mycobacteriophage Viridity. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology

Cossel, E. (2022). Approximating prime numbers with functions generated by a genetic algorithm. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Richard Schugart, WKU Mathematics

Cossel, E. (2023). Development of low-cost systems for the drone delivery of medical supplies. Presented at the Kentucky NSF EPSCoR Super Collider Conference, Lexington, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Cossel, E. (2023). Development of low-cost systems for the drone delivery of medical supplies. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Farhad Ashrafzadeh, WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Davis, G. (2023). Analysis of the fairness of stormwater fee systems. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Warren Campbell, WKU Civil Engineering

Davis, G. (2023). An ugly index for stormwater fees. Presented at the Association of State Floodplain Managers Conference, Raleigh, NC.

            Mentor: Dr. Warren Campbell, WKU Civil Engineering

Desai, R. (2023). Development of a compact broadband leak detector for autonomous vehicles transporting hazardous material. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Vladimir Dobrokhotov, WKU Physics

Dudgeon, K. (2023). A spatial analysis of social disorganization and violent crime in Louisville neighborhoods. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Kyle Maksuta, WKU Criminology

Durkee, S. (2022). Identification of toxic bacteriophage gene products. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology

Durkee, S. (2023). Evaluating the effects of ionic liquids on bacteriophage size. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. John Andersland, WKU Biology

Durkee, S. (2023). Identification of toxic bacteriophage gene products. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology

Gangumolu, P. (2023). What are the most needed skills for a successful management career? Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Xiaowen Chen, WKU Psychological Sciences

Gangumolu, P. (2023). What are the most needed skills for a successful management career? Presented at the 2nd Annual Data Science Day, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Xiaowen Chen, WKU Psychological Sciences

Ghrist, C. (2022). Molecular evolution of the cancer-related AT-rich interaction domain 2 gene (arid2). Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Chandrakanth Emani, WKU Biology

Graham, J. (2022) Aging and the visual perception of common fate. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Farley Norman, WKU Psychology

Harris, D. (2023). Using machine learning to categorize political language. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Lance Hahn, WKU Psychological Sciences

Helmers, H. (2022). An empirical study on feature selection for prediction of online shopping purchases. Presented at the 41st Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Huanjing Wang, WKU Computer Science

Helmers, H. (2022). An empirical study on feature selection for prediction of online shopping purchases. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Huanjing Wang, WKU Computer Science

Hendrix, M. (2022). Geodetic ratio, color sequences, and their relation on graphs. Presented at the 34th Midwestern Conference on Combinatorics and Combinatorial Computing, Normal, IL.

Mentor: Dr. Mustafa Atici, WKU Computer Science

Hendrix, M. (2022). Geodetic ratio, color sequences, and their relation on graphs. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Mustafa Atici, WKU Computer Science

Hendrix, M. (2023). Geodetic ratio, color sequences, and their relation on graphs. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Mustafa Atici, WKU Computer Science

Hoppes, E. (2023). The effects of replication crisis instruction on the development of skepticism. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Cassie Whitt, WKU Psychology

Hoskins, A. (2023). Real-time monitoring of rhodamine 6g photodegradation using colloidal gold surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Matthew Nee, WKU Chemistry

Im, S. (2022). The effects of V-ATPase on the air sac primordium. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biology

Johnson, B. (2023). Perceptions of sexual identity stereotyping among physical education majors. Presented at the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.

            Mentor: Dr. Jean Chen, WKU Exercise Science

Johnson, B. (2023). Perceptions of sexual identity stereotyping among physical education undergraduate students. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jean Chen, WKU Exercise Science

Jones, H. (2023). Investigations in dCas9 binding affinity. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Moon-Soo Kim, WKU Chemistry

Kasturiratna, D. (2022). Properties of time series and analysis in Mathematica. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Ngoc Nguyen, WKU Mathematics

Kasturiratna, D. (2023). Properties of time series and analysis in Mathematica. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ngoc Nguyen, WKU Mathematics

Kim, C. (2023). Breaking down Bach 2nd cello suite, Prelude, in the mind of a performer. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Matthew Herman, WKU Music

Korner, S. (2022). Iron-based metal-organic framework for photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Korner, S. (2022). Synthesis of peptide metal-organic frameworks using l-histidyll-serine (his-ser) and zinc ion. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Korner, S. (2023). Iron(II) metal-organic coordination polymer with open metal sites. Presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2023 Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Laney, H. (2022). Synthesis of 4d- and 5d-based transition metal oxides. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jasminka Terzic, WKU Physics

Laney, H. (2023). Synthesis of 4d- and 5d-based transition metal oxides. Presented at the Kentucky Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jasminka Terzic, WKU Physics

Laney, H. (2023). Synthesis of 4d- and 5d-element based transition metal oxides. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jasminka Terzic, WKU Physics

Laney, H. (2023). Synthesis of 4d- and 5d-element based transition metal oxides. Presented at the 61st National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

            Mentor: Dr. Jasminka Terzic, WKU Physics

Le, D. (2023). Reducing the effects of loneliness in the elderly through activities from the humanities.Presented virtually at the International Conference on Medical Humanities, London, UK.

            Mentor: Dr. Trini Stickle, WKU English

Lin, F. (2023). Integration of VR trackers on mechanical robotic arms. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Fatemeh Orooji, WKU Architectural Science

Lin, F. (2023). The immersive virtual experience through virtual reality CAVE: The approach to improve spatial perception in architectural design. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Fatemeh Orooji, WKU Architectural Science

Lucas, C. (2023). Business across generations: A regulatory focus theory and generational perspective on small-scale corporate social responsibility. Presented at 21st Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol Event, Frankfort, KY.

Mentor: Drs. Whitney Peake and Mariah Yates, WKU Management

Lucas, C. (2023). Business across generations: A regulatory focus theory and generational perspective on small-scale corporate social responsibility. Presented at the Small Business Institute Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Mentor: Drs. Whitney Peake and Mariah Yates, WKU Management

McElfresh, B. (2022). A survey of WD40 containing genes in drosophila melanogaster. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biology

McElfresh, B. (2022). A survey of WD40 containing genes in drosophila melanogaster. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biology

McIntosh, I. (2023). Variation in maple sap sugar content. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Stokes, WKU Biology

Monroe, L. (2022). An analysis of bacteriophage Sunflower1121. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology

Morris, L. (2023). The relationship between aspects of nonrestorative sleep and disordered eating symptoms. Presented at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

            Mentor: Dr. Amy Brausch, WKU Psychological Sciences

Naidugari, D. (2022). Calculating blazar variability with NASA Kepler k2 mission. Presented virtually at the Kentucky Area Astronomical Society 2022 Meeting.

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Carini, WKU Physics

Naidugari, D. (2022). The genomic discovery and analysis of mycobacteriophages Aquila and Syrinx. Presented at the Kentucky Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology

Naidugari, D. (2022). The genomic discovery and analysis of mycobacteriophages Aquila and Syrinx. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology

Naidugari, D. (2022). Regional control of hairless and hair bearing skin: with DKK2 Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathways with the LEF/TCF family. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Sarah Millar, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai

Naidugari, D. (2022). Regional control of hairless and hair bearing skin: with DKK2 Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathways with the LEF/TCF family. Presented at the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research in Malibu, CA.

            Mentor: Dr. Sarah Millar, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai

Naidugari, D. (2023). Regional control of hairless and hair bearing skin: with DKK2 Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathways with the LEF/TCF family. Presented at the Kentucky Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Sarah Millar, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai

Naidugari, D. (2023). Regional control of hairless and hair bearing skin: with DKK2 Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathways with the LEF/TCF family. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Sarah Millar, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai

Naidugari, D. (2023). Regional control of hairless and hair bearing skin: with DKK2 Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathways with the LEF/TCF family. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Sarah Millar, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai

Naidugari, D. (2023). Road safety in Gambia and Tanzania. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Grace Lartey, WKU Public Health

Naidugari, D. (2023). Youths’ perception of road safety behaviors in two African countries. Presented at the Kentucky Public Health Association Annual Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Grace Lartey, WKU Public Health

Nguyen, B. (2022). An analysis on an extended chronic wound model. Presented at the 41st Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Richard Schugart, WKU Mathematics

Nguyen, B. (2022). Geometric proof of Fermat’s two square theorem. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Richard Schugart, WKU Mathematics

Nowaskie, G. (2022). Heavy quarkonium dynamics in quantum phase space representation. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Nowaskie, G. (2023). Quarkonium dynamics in quantum phase space. Presented at the National Collegiate Research Conference, Cambridge, MA.

Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Nowaskie, G. (2023). Quarkonium dynamics in phase space. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Nowaskie, G. (2023). Quarkonium dynamics in phase space. Presented at the Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair, Richmond, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Nowaskie, G. (2023). Quarkonium dynamics in quantum phase space. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Nowaskie, G. (2023). Quarkonium dynamics in phase space. Presented at the International Science and Engineering Fair, Dallas, TX.

Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Obielodan, F. (2022). Comparison of observed and theoretical transit times of Sagittarius A*. Presented at the National Society of Black Physicists 2022 Conference, Charlottesville, VA.

            Mentor: Dr. Charles McGruder, WKU Astronomy

Obielodan, F. (2023). Analyzing transit times of Sagittarius A* using observed and theoretical data. Presented at the 241st meeting of the American Astronomical Society, Seattle, WA.

Mentor: Dr. Charles McGruder, WKU Astronomy

Obielodan, F. (2023). Comparison of Observed and Theoretical Transit Times of Sagittarius A*. Presented at the Kentucky-West Virginia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Symposium, Lexington, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Charles McGruder, WKU Astronomy

Otieno, N. (2023). Analyzing the effect of anoa mutation on the firing pattern of olfactory neurons. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Karen Menuz, University of Connecticut Physiology and Neurobiology

Pansuria, K. (2022). Iron-based metal-organic framework for photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Pansuria, K. (2023). Building a spectrometer for photometric titrations. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Eric Conte, WKU Chemistry

Pansuria, K. (2023). Iron(II) metal-organic coordination polymer with open metal sites. Presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2023 Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Pansuria, K. (2023). Iron-based metal-organic framework for photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Pansuria, K. (2023). Iron-based metal-organic framework for photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. Presented at the Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair, Richmond, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Patterson, K. (2022). Polydimethylsiloxane as a substrate to enable the use of photocatalysts to treat organic water pollution. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Matthew Nee, WKU Chemistry

Patterson, K. (2022). Polystyrene beads for photocatalysis. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Matthew Nee, WKU Chemistry

Patterson, K. (2022). Polystyrene beads with incorporated photocatalyst. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Matthew Nee, WKU Chemistry

Patterson, K. (2023). Polystyrene beads with incorporated photocatalyst. Presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2023 Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Mentor: Dr. Matthew Nee, WKU Chemistry

Patterson, K. (2023). Polystyrene beads with incorporated photocatalyst. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Matthew Nee, WKU Chemistry

Pauig, J. (2022). Molecular evolution of the cancer-related parafibromin (cdc73). Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Chandrakanth Emani, WKU Biology

Pauig, J. (2022). The genomic discovery and analysis of mycobacteriophages Aquila and Syrinx. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biology

Pfeifer, M. (2022). College-aged women and their knowledge and attitudes of reproductive health. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Rachel Tinius, WKU Exercise Science

Pfeifer, M. (2023). College-aged women and their knowledge and attitudes of reproductive health. Presented at the Matthew Bulfin Educational Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Mentor: Dr. Rachel Tinius, WKU Exercise Science

Pfeifer, M. (2023). College-aged women and their knowledge and attitudes towards their reproductive health. Presented at 21st Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol Event, Frankfort, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Rachel Tinius, WKU Exercise Science

Pfeifer, M. (2023). Hormonal Contraceptive Use: An Assessment Of Executive Function. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Stephen Sammut, Franciscan University of Steubenville Psychology

Phelps, R. (2022). Stress and performance theories: A primer and synthesis. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Steven Wininger, WKU Psychology

Pickle, B. (2023). Testing dice fairness. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Warren Campbell, WKU Civil Engineering

Portmann, A. (2022). Behavioral phenotyping of sleep patterns in arctic-breeding birds. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Noah Ashley, WKU Biology

Portmann, A. (2023). Comparison of sleep patterns of two arctic-breeding bird species exposed to different predation risks. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Noah Ashley, WKU Biology

Rai, A. (2022). Examining men's preferences in psychotherapy. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rick Grieve, WKU Psychology

Rai, A. (2022). Examining men's preferences in psychotherapy. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr Frederick Grieve, WKU Psychology

Rai, A. (2022). Molecular evolution of the cancer-related cadherin-1gene (CDH1). Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Morehead, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Chandrakanth Emani, WKU Biology

Ray, T. (2023). Costume design to convey world and character in historical/fantasy video games. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jane Fife, WKU English

Reilly, J. (2022). Virtual reality campus tour using 3D modeling and scanning. Presented at the Mid-South Association of Computing Machinery Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Galloway, WKU Computer Science

Reilly, J. (2022). Approximating prime numbers with functions generated by a genetic algorithm. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Richard Schugart, WKU Mathematics

Reilly, J. (2023). Investigating T1 and T2 relaxation times in NMR: A comparison of de-ionized and doped water. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ivan Novikov, WKU Physics

Sherrard, S. (2023). An analysis on rolling oscillations of liquid-filled containers along a curved ramp using ROL-FC experimental setup. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ivan Novikov, WKU Physics

Sherrard, S. (2023). Experimental determination of coefficients of friction in rolling oscillation of liquid-filled container (ROL-FC) experimental setup for generation of cycloid. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ivan Novikov, WKU Physics

Simpson, X. (2023). Testing dice fairness. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Warren Campbell, WKU Civil Engineering

West, M. (2023). Sub-basin delineation in hidden river cave system, Horse Cave. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Patricia Kambesis, WKU Geology

Wheeler, C. (2022). Virtual reality campus tour using 3D modeling and scanning. Presented at the Mid-South Association of Computing Machinery Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Galloway, WKU Computer Science

Wheeler, C. (2023). Virtual reality campus tour using 3D modeling and scanning. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Mark Simpson, WKU Computer Science

Wielawski, S. (2022). What makes a successful undergraduate mathematics class? Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Nicholas Fortune, WKU Mathematics

Wood, K. (2023). Changes to travel plans to mammoth cave due to weather and Covid. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jacob Byl, WKU Economics

Wood, K. (2023). Changes to travel plans to mammoth cave due to weather and Covid. Presented at 21st Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol Event, Frankfort, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Jacob Byl, WKU Economics

Wooldridge, M. (2023). Using explicit instruction to reach preschoolers with disabilities to code. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. John Wright, WKU Teacher Education

Xing, E. (2022). Motorcycle safety investigation in Kentucky using machine and deep learning techniques. Presented at the WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Kirolos Haleem, WKU Civil Engineering

Xing, E. (2022). Motorcycle safety investigation in Kentucky using machine and deep learning techniques. Presented at the 63rd Association for Computing Machinery Mid-Southeast Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

      Mentor: Dr. Kirolos Haleem, WKU Civil Engineering

Xing, E. (2022). Neural network uncertainty analysis by the learned feature space. Presented at the 63rd Association for Computing Machinery Mid-Southeast Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

Mentor: Dr. Gongbo Liang, EKU Computer Science and Information Technology

Xing, E. (2022). Neural network uncertainty analysis by the learned feature space. Presented at the 41st Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Gongbo Liang, EKU Computer Science and Information Technology

Yonts, K. (2022). Approximating prime numbers with functions generated by a genetic algorithm. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Richard Schugart, WKU Mathematics

Yonts, K. (2022). Properties of time series and analysis in Mathematica. Presented at the 42nd Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Ngoc Nguyen, WKU Mathematics

Yonts, K. (2023). Properties of time series and analysis in Mathematica. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ngoc Nguyen, WKU Mathematics


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