Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day and Academic Awards Ceremony Schedule

Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Auditorium: Oral Presentations - Morning Sessions

Poster Session

POSTER #1
Rosa Portilla ’26 
The effect of ApoE4 sialylation levels on its binding affinity for the CLEAR DNA motif

POSTER #2
Acadia J. Banis ’26
A Systematic Comparison of Traditional Veterinary-grade Preventatives Versus Holistic Topical Tick Repellants for Canines

POSTER #3
Adesewami E. Aijirotutu ’26
Exploring the link among visible signs of aging, age perception and stress and telomere length (via qPCR)

POSTER #4
Brian Mulholland ’26
The Effect of Environmental Stressors on Phenotypic Variation in Arabidopsis

POSTER #5
Katie F. Kimmel ’26
Concentration of Iron and Copper in the Equine Hoof Wall and Its Relationship to Veterinary Diagnosed Laminitis

POSTER #6
Matt L. Browning ’26
The Effect of Human Presence on the Cortisol Levels of Bats Roosting in Nursery Boxes

POSTER #7
Marianne Ngo Bapa Ba Boumtje ’26
The Effect of Sound and Visible Light on The Elasticity of Liquid Crystal Saturated Elastomers Using Different Frequencies

POSTER #8
Jenna Benke ’25
Exploring the Arrival of Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Via Ballast Water Release and How Citizen Science Can Increase Public Knowledge on the Ecological Impacts

POSTER #9
Arij Rzeigui
Memory Offloading: Producing Digital Amnesia in the Research Lab

POSTER #10
Jenna Benke ’25
Spending a Semester at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

POSTER #11
Anne Wolfrum ’27
LGBTQ+ History in Central Pennsylvania

POSTER #12
Drew M. Alldredge ’25
Coerced to Confess: The Psychology of Intimate Partner Violence: Victims and Perpetrators

POSTER #13
Lesley Rodriguez ’25 
The Benefits of Psychiatric Service Dogs’ for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions 

POSTER #14
Jennifer F. Miller ’25
Coerced to Confess: Where Confirmation Bias and Intellectual Disability Meet

POSTER #15
Jeremiah M. Loyer ’27
Boycott to Boycott: The Active 60s at ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ 

NUR 380: Research in Healthcare

POSTER #16
Lauren M. Stroup ’25 
Bianca J. Sommers ’25 
Jamie D. Smith ‘25
Gillian G. Walters ‘25
Libby Heaton ’25 
Respiratory Muscle Training Versus Traditional Swallowing Therapy and the Effect on Aspiration Pneumonia in Adult Stroke Patients: A Literature Review

BIO 207: Vertebrate Physiology posters

POSTER #17
Acadia Banis ’26     
Embryonic Diapause as an Adaptation for Survival in Mammals

POSTER #18
Rebecca Bardsley ’27     
Altered Physiological Mechanisms in the Progression of Multiple Sclerosis  

POSTER #19
Alexis Buckley ’25 
The Hidden Language of Sound: ,Echolocation as a Mechanism of Communication, Navigation and Prey Detection in Bats

POSTER #20
Sarah Bushey ’26 
African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) and Gray Wolves (Canus lupus): Adaptive Survival Mechanisms for Different Hunting Strategies

POSTER #21
Katelyn DeHaven ’26 
The Physiological Effects of Global Climate Change on Wombats (Vombatus ursinus)

POSTER #22
Jenna Dixon ’25 
Physiological Effects in the Different Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

POSTER #23
Patty Flook ’25 
Pathophysiological Effects in the Progression of Atherosclerosis

POSTER #24
Emily Garner ’25 
Pathophysiological Mechanisms Correlated with the Degradation of Collagen Due to Environmental Pollutants

POSTER #25
Shannon Gouge ’25 
Understanding Avian Influenza and its Devasting Effects on the Feline Population

POSTER #26
Alyvia Henneman ’27 
Abnormalities of the Electrical Conduction System of the Heart

POSTER #27
Katie Kimmel ’26 
The Role of the Lymphatic System in Fat Absorption: How Lacteals Support Digestion and Metabolism

POSTER #28
Drue Meals ’28 
A Comparative Study of Equine and Human Visual Systems

POSTER #29
Brian Mulholland ’26 
Possible Zoonotic Transmission Pathways and Physiology of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19)

POSTER #30
Kalea Pechart ’27 
Ectothermic Energy: How Reptiles Regulate Metabolism and Body Temperature

POSTER #31
Rosa Portilla ’26 
The Pathophysiological Mechanisms of ApoE4 Implicated Alzheimer’s Disease

POSTER #32
Yashene Perumal ‘ND 
Electric Organ Discharge in Electric Fish and the use of Bioelectricity for Migration, Communication, and Behavior

POSTER #33
Halley Shaffer ’26 
Long-Term Effects of HormonalContraceptives on Bone Density

POSTER #34
Ashley Stevens ’25 
A Comparative Analysis of Visual Systems in Owl, Mantis Shrimp, and Squid Species

POSTER #35
Hunter Zittle ’28 
Physiological Adaptations to Venom: A Comparative Study of the Cobra and Honey Badger

BIO 306: Immunology posters

POSTER #36
Katelyn Dehaven  
The immune system of the water bear or the tardigrade, a microorganism

POSTER #37
Adam Mowery ’25 
Biomarkers in Sepsis: Predicting Disease Severity and Progression to Septic Shock

POSTER #38
Brian Mulholland ’26 
Assessing the Immunological Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Reactions

POSTER #39
Kella Sponheimer ’26 
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: An Immunological Approach

POSTER #40
Hailey Steele ’25 
A Review of the Impact of Natural Killer Cell Receptors in Endometriosis

POSTER #41
Judith Wolf ’25 
Polyketides and their application as a novel anti-inflammatory medication

POSTER #42
Kylie Wright ’25 
Genetic Mutations in H5N1 and the Evolution of Avian Influenza for Cross-Species Transmission

CJ 310: Transforming Communities posters

POSTER #43
Brady C. Bakner ’25
Dallas A. Gilbert ’26
Economic Challenges Associated with Post- Prison Life Directly Affect Accessibility to Proper Food and Nutrition

POSTER #44
Kaitlyn N. Blizzard ’27
Lexie Hubbard ’27
Domestic Violence Issues

POSTER #45
Geneiva A. Pawlowski ’27
Madelyn R. Mccoy ’27
Law Enforcement Responds Negatively to Mentally Ill House Calls Due to Lack of Training and Resources

POSTER #46
Faith D. Crawford ’26
Jade Syto ’26
Racial Ecocide

POSTER #47
Allie M. Cullison ’25
Jayden Pritchett ’26
Alternatives to Incarceration for Drug and Alcohol Offenses

POSTER #48
Emma-Leigh O. Gillingham ’27
Deahnirah R. Menedis ’25
Transportation Issues Impacting Ex-Felons

HIS 332/532: Museums and Material Culture posters

POSTER #49
Brady C. Bakner ’25 
Wilson Women in the United States Military

POSTER #50
Gavin A. Bigelow ’26 
ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ During the Cold War

POSTER #51
Aubri A. Doyle ’27 
Orchesis (Dance) at ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ

POSTER #52
Lyssa R. Gable ’27 
The Accomplishments, Achievements, and Legacy of Margaret Disert

POSTER #53
Taylor Hayes ’27 
ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ Riding Program Through the Years

POSTER #54
Matthew E. Line ’25 
Evolution of Ancient History Education at ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ

POSTER #55
Hailee S. Little ’26 
Wings of Change: Sally Hoyt Spofford and Improving Ornithology

POSTER #56
Keaira F. Lutz ’26 
Equestrian/Equine Studies Through the Years

POSTER #57
Sydney A. Marza ’27 
Veterinary Nursing at ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ Over the Years

POSTER #58
Emily G. Stamper ’26 
Exploring Wilson’s Presidential Leadership Throughout the Years

POSTER #59
Anaida Fahradyan ’23, ’26 MA HUM
The History of International Students at ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ and the Legacy of the Muhibbah Intercultural Club

BIO 211: Microbiology posters

POSTER #60
Elizabeth R. Landon ’26
Kylie C. Wright ’25
Isolation and analysis of E. coli for antibiotic resistance in the Conococheague Creek

POSTER #61
Hayden Sturgeon ’26
Julie Warnick ’26
Fear the Fecal: determination of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in the Conococheague creek

POSTER #62
Jenna Dixon ’25
Patty Flook ’25
Detection of multidrug resistant E. coli and antibiotic resistance genes in the Conococheague Creek in Chambersburg, PA

POSTER #63
Brenden Cleary ’27
Kassandra Dotterer ’26
Phenotypic determination of coliform bacteria found in the Conococheague Creek

POSTER #64
Rachel Coulter ’25
Katie Kimmel ’26
Marianne Ngo Bapa Ba
Boumtje ’26
Water quality and the presence of Extended-spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing bacteria within the Conococheague Creek.

HIS 228: Pennsylvania Archaeology posters

POSTER #65
Grace Owens ’27
Alexis Doyle ’28
Jaylyn Lopez ’28
Kylie Gardener ’27
Gary Robertson ’25
Student Life at ºì˹µÆÓ°Ïñ: A Glimpse into the Early Years

POSTER #66
Jennifer E. Lepouski ’25
Emily R. Martin ’27
Anna Rozenson ’27
Kendall L. Brechbill ’29
Anne Wolfrum ’27
Jill Schaefer ’27
Hannah J. Patterson: A Wilson Suffragist

POSTER #67
Tearney L. Richard ’26
Lyssa R. Gable ’27
Matt L. Browning ’26
Jenna C. Howell ’26
Coal Mining in Pennsylvania: Industry, Labor, Legacy

POSTER #68
Lily M. Clark ’27
Matt E. Line ’25
Charles F. Musser ’27
Alessandro A.
Granados ’28
Jordan Daphney ’25
Jeremiah M. Loyer ’27
Water Sports of Wilson

Sarah's Coffee House: Poetry Reading

Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Auditorium: Oral Presentations - Afternoon Sessions

Julia L. Elliott ’25
Drunkorexia Among College Students

John Stewart Memorial Library - 1st Floor: Art Exhibition