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Oral Presentations
Evaluation of the Association Between Relationship Rekindling and Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence
Alyssa Dowdy*, High Point University
Mentor: Sadie Leder Elder, Psychology
Previous research reveals a positive correlation between rekindling and intimate partner violence (IPV). This study examined whether rekindling also impacts participants’ attitudes about IPV. Results indicated that the more individuals had rekindled in their relationship past, the more accepting they were of “bad” relationship behaviors (i.e., abuse, violence, and control).
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Embracing Difficulty While Studying: Exploring Writing as a Memory Strategy in Children
Hannah Tameling*, Ethan Muckerheide*, and Catherine Gallagher*, High Point University
Mentor: Stacy Lipowski, Psychology
The production effect is the idea that producing a to-be-remembered item will lead to better memory than items that are passively studied. First graders studied familiar pictures by looking at them silently, saying them aloud, or writing them. Results revealed that writing led to the highest level of recall.
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Self-criticism in Anger, Aggression and Violence: A Review
Kelly Polk* and Ethan Muckerheide*, High Point University
Mentor: Laura Nagy, Psychology
Self-criticism is a maladaptive thinking strategy that has consistently been associated with anger, aggression, and violence. This review discusses the relationships between these constructs as well as clinical implications, potential treatments for behaviors related to these constructs, and directions for future research.
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Is America on the Wrong Track? An Analysis of a Decade of Responses from HPUPoll
Tessa Webb*, High Point University
Mentor: Martin Kifer, Political Science
With few exceptions, since 1972 most Americans have believed that the country is on the wrong track. What contributes to this negative sentiment? This presentation analyses a decade of data from HPUPoll, highlighting the impact of partisanship and demonstrating correlations between responses and demographic factors including gender and race.
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Poster Presentations
Identifying a Chemical Adjuvant to Enhance Vancomycin and Beta-Lactam Activity Against Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus
Emerson Heckler*, High Point University
Mentor: Aurijit Sarkar, Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
A strain of bacteria called Vancomycin-Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus has developed resistance mechanisms against our go-to antibiotics. However, screening has identified a chemical adjuvant that in conjunction with the previously ineffective antibiotics, significantly reduces the minimum-inhibitory concentration of vancomycin and oxacillin needed to kill the bacteria, thus rendering the antibiotics useful.
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Silver Nanoparticles Selectively Treat Plexiform Neurofibroma at Doses Which Do Not Affect Patient-Matched Non-Cancerous Schwann Cells
Bashnona Attiah*, Garrett Alewine*, and Mary-Kate Easter *, High Point University
Mentors: Cale Fahrenholtz and Robert Coover, Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is among the most common heritable diseases. Half of all NF1 patients develop plexiform neurofibromas (pNFs) which can be debilitating and ultimately deadly. Standard of care shows incomplete penetrance with well-established side effects. Here we demonstrate pre-clinical efficacy of silver nanoparticles for the treatment of pNFs.
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JH Adams Inn Lobby Design
Kaylin LaFleche*, High Point University
Mentor: Jane Nichols, Interior Design
For this project, I utilized the design process to inform a new lobby design of an existing historic boutique hotel located in High Point, North Carolina. I reimagined the space by taking inspiration from historic hotels located within the United Kingdom and specifying new FF&E for the lobby.
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A New Dimension in Science Education: Augmented Reality as an Instructional Tool
Jordan Morrison*, High Point University
Mentor: Sarah Vaala, Strategic Communications
Augmented reality is a growing tool that enhances the real world with media anchored to the
location and content. There is a gap in literature regarding efficacy of AR compared to more familiar media. Children viewed a video and an AR app to compare learning outcomes.
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