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Student-Faculty Collaborative Grant Past Awards
Research Abroad Past Grants
Student Travel Grant Past Awards
| Summer 2013 - Research Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| David, Donald |
Kumar |
Biology |
Characterization and expression of
tomato methyl salicylate esterase |
| Malone, Taylor |
Kortum |
Philosophy |
Rock art and archaeology: Investigating
ritual landscape in the Mongolian Altai |
| McCullough, Ben |
Levy |
Biology |
Floristic survey and community analysis
of Doe Mountain |
| Peck, Zachary |
Harker |
Philosophy |
The effects of environmental enrichment
on nicotine sensitization in a rodent model of schizophrenia |
| Spring 2013 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Baker, Cody |
Cherry |
Allied Health |
Dose creep: Is it real or imagined? |
| Boven, Sam |
Slatton |
Art & Design |
Grand perspective |
| Burchett, Tabitha |
Drummond |
Nursing |
Efficacy of the arvigo techniques of
Maya abdominal therapy on relief of dysmenorrhea symptoms in
women |
| Cullity, Benjamin |
Franklin |
Anthropology |
The Riverport road site: Analysis of
Late Prehistoric pottery styles and influences |
| Frye, Hannah |
Ecay |
Biomedical Sciences |
Protein expression as regulated by
calcium availability in the embryos of corn snakes |
| Green, Kemble |
Wachs |
Honors |
Nursing contamination: Wearing scrubs
in public |
| Harrison Eleanor |
Walls |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Correction of toxic RNA transcripts in
a clinically relevant cellular model of dystrophia myotonica
type 1 |
| Jenkins, Bradlee |
Glenn |
Nursing |
The lived experience of asthma and lung
transplant on self-care and morbidity in cystic fibrosis |
| Ketron, Molly |
Zhao |
Chemistry |
Thallium complex of
poly(3-p-tolyl-4cyano)pyrazolyborate |
| Kinser, Brent |
Kilaru |
Biology |
Cloning and characterization of a
putative fatty acid amide hydrolase gene in moss |
| Longway, Forrest |
Nauli |
Health Sciences |
Dose-dependent effect of hormones on
intestinal lipoprotein secretion |
| Mauter, Sarah |
McBee |
Psychology |
Effects of ADHD and attentional
deficits in insight problem solving |
| Schlitt, Marjorie |
Brown |
Psychology |
The effects of environmental enrichment
on nicotine sensitization in a rodent model of schizophrenia |
| Shreve, Nathan |
Franklin |
Anthropology |
Site 40WG124: A rare and important site
for early Cherokee research in upper east Tennessee |
| Stallard, Derek |
Brown |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
A systematic column comparison for the
quantification of 13 opioids using LC-MS |
| Street, Dayton |
Mei |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of diazonium (perfluoroalkyl)
benzenesulfonimide monomer analogues for proton exchange
membrane fuel cells\ |
| Fall 2012 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Bennett, Jamie |
King |
Sociology |
Dowsing traditions in southern
Appalachia |
| Chinedozi, Ify |
Sell |
Nursing |
Effects of cardiovascular exercises in
Wii Fit Plus on cognitive functioning and depression in older
adults |
| Donald, David |
Kumar |
Biology |
Characterization of tomato methyl
salicylate esterase |
| Duty, Chase |
Brown |
Psychology |
The role of dopamine D2 receptors in
methylphenidate conditioned place preference |
| Fox, Lindsey |
Ayasoufi |
Mathematics |
Numerical study of the effect of blood
vessel geometry on plaque formation |
| Gong, Henry |
Musich |
Biochemistry |
DNA replication vs DNA damage
accumulation during the onset of senescence |
| Griffin, Stephen |
Brown |
Psychology |
Methylphenidate cross-sensitization
with nicotine in adolescence |
| Harris, Tasha |
Clark |
Allied Health |
Impact of oxidative stress on female
fertility |
| Hoover, Andrea |
Onyango |
Health Sciences |
Intestinal barrier function in diabetes
mellitus in mice |
| King, Megan |
Smith |
Art & Design |
Hispanic Appalachia |
| Oliver, Kristen |
Nelson/Majeski |
Language/Political Science |
Hispanic immigration and migration:
When does one truly become “American”? |
| Overton, Jordan |
Lehfeld |
Computer Science |
Investigating network traffic generated
by consumer mobile devices |
| Parkey, Shannon |
Hillhouse |
Public Health |
Investigating stress tanning using the
timeline follow-back procedure |
| Popovic, Bojana |
Gerard |
Art |
Learning to walk |
| Rich, Brian |
Kirkby |
Chemistry |
Quantum chemistry calculations of
phosphorous and arsenic oxide clusters |
| Truelsen,
Kristopher |
Andrade |
Bluegrass |
The Monroe Brothers: Approach to early
country mandolin and guitar |
| Underdown, Mary |
Clark |
Allied Health |
Evaluation of topical antioxidant gel
for wound healing in a validated animal model |
| Zhang, Quianru |
Tan |
Engineering Technology |
Real-time EEG signal processing based
on TI's TMS320C6713 DSK |
| Summer 2012 - Research Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Gilley, Michelle |
Mink |
Art & Design |
Digital printing on fabric and
traditional hand-dyed fabric |
| Heath, Allyn |
Joplin |
Biology |
Sexual ontgeny of the flesh fly,
Sarcophaga crassipalis, and its effect on spatial behavior |
| Keane, Shae |
Crumley |
Political Science |
Voices of Rwandan women: What if the
world had heard? |
| Montano, Emil |
Karsai |
Biology |
A 3D agent based model of competitive
interactions |
| Morrissey, Julie |
Elgazzar |
Internal Medicine |
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Molecular mechanism of resolution of endotoxin tolerance
by ethyl pyruvate |
|
| Wolfe, Cheri |
Cherry |
Social Work |
Arizona Senate Bill 1070: A social work
policy analysis |
| Spring 2012 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Bolte, Christina |
Franklin |
Sociology/Anthropology |
Dating the initial Cherokee presence in
East Tennessee |
| DiPeri, Timothy |
Ordway |
Pharmacology |
Myocardial infarction induces
blood-brain barrier disruption through actions of C-reactive
protein |
| Kinser, Brent |
Jiang |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of a hybrid predrug of
resveratrol and delta-tocotrienol |
| Perry, Evan |
Johnson |
Biochemistry |
Expression of human neutrophil
myeloblastin in Pichia pastoris |
| Pierce, Brian |
Chen |
Geosciences |
A spatial investigation of poverty
levels n the State of Tennessee |
| Poole, Jacob |
Forsman |
Health Sciences |
Ovarian modifications in mice exposed
to whole-body radiation |
| Powell, Dustin |
Brown |
Psychology |
The effects of adolescent
methylphenidate administration on conditioned place preference
and the dopamine transporter |
| Spiegel, Timothy |
Nandi/Luffin |
Geosciences |
Relationship of gully erosion on east
Tennessee hill slopes due to precipitation pattern |
| Taylor, Candace |
Cline |
HDAL |
Father belief and literacy activities
study |
| Treece, Nicholas/ Lawson, Casey |
McCallister |
Sociology/Anthropology |
Assessing provider satisfaction with
project access |
| Wang, Ziqiao |
Close |
Physics |
Computing accurate hyperfine couplings
with Gaussian |
| Fall 2011 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Agrawal, Devanshu |
Karsai |
Biology |
Effect of the common stomach on
individual behavior in wasp colonies |
| Blair, Tesha |
Vasiliev |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of titancenes containing
functionalized tether |
| Cartwright, Brian |
Zou |
Biochemistry |
Effect of RFC1 truncation on RFC
complex formation in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome cells |
| Davis, Jessica |
Liu |
Biology |
Fossil seeds of Corylopsis (Hamamelidaceae)
from the Gray Fossil Site |
| Elkins, Jeffrey |
Bateson |
Bluegrass |
Two-finger banjo project, Phase 1 |
| Fox, Lindsey |
Ayasoufi |
Mathematics |
Equivalent material properties for a
perforated material |
| Gaughan, Caitlin |
Zhao |
Chemistry |
Tris(3-p-tolyl-4-cyano)pyrazolylborate
metal complex |
| Lundy, Anthony |
Joplin |
Biology |
Female-female behavioral interactions
in Sarcophaga crassipalpis |
| Patel, Vini |
Jiang |
Chemistry |
Synthesis and evaluation of an oxazine
probe in the detection of prostate cancer cells |
| Simms, Leah |
Wachs |
Nursing |
Cocke County health assessment |
| Tan, Jennie |
Eagle |
Chemistry |
Synthesis and characterization of
complexes of {Rh2(NPhCOCH3)4] and nitriles |
| Thomas, Jesse |
Brown |
Psychology |
Eticlopride blockade of methylphenide
sensitization in adolescent female rats |
| Thompson, Roger |
Nauli |
Health Sciences |
Dose-dependent effect of dietary fat
and collagen on chylomicron production |
| Yang, Cheng |
Sun |
Chemistry |
Development of a facile method to
attach a single gold nanoparticle on a nanometer-sized Pt
electrode |
| Zhang, Shuang |
Agrawal |
Pharmacology |
Role of the transcription factor NF-kB
in C-reactive protein gene expression |
| Underdown, Mary |
Clark |
Allied Health |
Topical antioxidant formulation for
wound healing |
Summer 2011 - Research Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Amine, Mahmoud |
Kady |
Chemistry |
Synthesis and study of glycoside
hydrolase models |
| Armstrong, Juliana |
Sellers |
Psychology |
P300 brain-computer interface
administered quality of life assessment in an amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis population |
| Champouillon, Luke |
Kortum |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Varieties of sacred deer imagery |
| Gunter, Bryan |
Hoover |
Pharmacology |
Analysis of retrograde neuronal
transport of neuronin in adult mouse heart |
| Isang, Imaobong |
Chakraborty |
Health Sciences
|
AlgZ purification and crystallization |
| Lambert, Adam |
Graves |
Literature & Language |
A creative study of southern
Appalachian poetry |
| Spring 2011 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Carney, Caitlin |
Keene |
Cardiopulmonary
Science |
Clinical simulation laboratories: The
disconnect between their application and continuing education
environments |
| Carver, Karen |
Hutson |
Nursing |
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Evaluation of patient perspective of nursing care with
newly implemented couplet care model |
|
| Craig, Ellen |
Nandi |
Geosciences |
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Textural, chemical and statistical analysis of the
parent rock of the Cranberry iron mine |
|
| Duncan, Daniel |
Lehrfeld |
Computer Information Sciences |
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Investigating the uses of shell BAG data in the registry
of a Windows 7 operating system |
|
| Gaebler, Hannah |
Loury |
Nursing |
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Barriers to treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in the
Hispanic population |
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| Kahre, Nathan |
Pitchett |
Health Sciences |
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Identification of novel
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
virulence factors |
|
| Laska, Peter |
Nauli |
Health Sciences |
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Comparing chylomicron and VLDL dietary fat uptake by
adipose cells |
|
| Manz, LeaAnn |
Silver |
Environmental Health |
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Expert and non-expert rankings of ergonomic stressors in
the regional tomato industry, using the rapid entire
body assessment (REBA) method |
|
| Minnigh, Josie |
Brown |
Psychology |
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Effect of methlphenidate sensitization during
adolescence on glial cell line derived neurotrophic
factor (GDNF). |
|
| Navel, Jeffrey |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
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Archaeological analysis of stone artifacts and
assemblage formation at Far View Gap Bluff Shelter |
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| Zavala, Ana |
Loury |
Nursing |
Post partum depression qualitative
pilot study in Hispanic women |
| Fall 2010 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Chaudhary, Hira |
Kumar |
Biology |
Cloning and Characterization of Tomato homolog of SA-methly esterase |
| Fox, Lindsey |
Ayasourfi |
Math |
An improved measure for quality of mixing |
| Hodges, Karie |
Johnson |
Biochemistry |
Expression of Human Neutrophil Elastase in K.lactis and P.pastoris |
| Knight, Trevor |
Zhao |
Chemistry |
Synthesis and Characterization of 3-phenyl-4-cyanopyrazole and its Metal Complexes |
| Kovachka, Petya |
Burkette |
Accounting |
How states requirements for the CPA exam are correlated with passing rates |
| Losey, Bradley |
Vasiliev |
Chemistry |
Adsorbents for clean-up of contaminated wastewaters |
| Montano, Emil |
Karsai |
Biology |
Population interactions controlled by the flow of energy in a closed system |
| O'Connell, Bethesda |
Pyles |
Honors |
Differences in Ossification Patterns in Virginia striatula
and Pantherophis guttatus |
| Ogelsby/Phillips |
Sytsma |
Philosophy |
Is it obvious that there can be no pain hallucinations? |
| Phillips, Mark |
Joplin |
Biology |
The effect of biogenic amines on aggressive interaction in the flesh fly |
| Roberts, Addie |
Brown |
Psychology |
Mechanisms of nicotine sensitization in a rodent model of schizophrenia |
| Roland, Byron |
Karsai |
Biology |
The Effect of Fire on Ecosystem Dynamics |
| Stinnett, Haley |
Ecay |
Physiology |
Calcium provision in a placentotrophic lizard |
| Strother, Joshua |
Kirkby |
Chemistry |
Quantum Chemistry Study of Spin Trap - Water Clusters |
| Summer 2010 - Research Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Bridges, Laken |
Slatton |
Art and Design |
The animal in art: a symbol of the psyche |
| Calloway, Johnathan |
Polaha |
Psychology |
Training Pediatric Residents to Manage Treatment for ADHD: a Feasibility
Study |
| Copeland, Cara |
Pond |
Pharmacy |
Analyze the pharmacokinetic profile of methylphenidate after prenatal exposure
in Swiss-Webster mice |
| Hoover, Sarah |
Schrift |
Anthropology/ Sociology |
Oral History of Southwest Virginia Mental Heath Institute |
| Jamieson, William |
Beele |
Mathmatics |
Properties of the Iterated Square Graph |
| Richesin, Anna |
HDAL |
Harley |
The process of an 8-step change
initiative in a local nonprofit organization |
| Sheffield, Katie |
Smith |
Art |
Along the Clinchfield Railroad |
| Spring 2010 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Akoury, Tamer |
Stone |
Chemistry |
Chiral Ester Prodrugs to treat Melanoma |
| Cao, Xinyzan |
Kao |
Surgery |
TLR4 Antagonist for Trauma-Hemorrhage |
| Conde, Rachel |
Gao |
Geoscience |
Develop High Precision Time Series of Trace Metal Records on Speleothem Samples
from Morril's Cave, Eastern Tennessee |
| Hoss, Sarah |
Chakraborty |
Health Science |
Isolation and Identification of genes involved in the biosynthesis and transport
of Vicibactin, a hydroxamate siderophore produced by Rhizobium
leguminosarum ATCC14479 |
| Johnson, Kelly |
Franklin |
Anthropology/ Sociology |
Early Woodland Pottery Production and Chronology at Site 40Wg107, Boone Lake,
Washington County, Tennessee |
| Johnson, McKayla |
Musich |
Biochemistry |
The Repair of UV-Induced DNA damage in normal and prematurely-aging human
fibroblast cells |
| Kelly, Amanda |
Liu |
Biology |
A systematic study of fossil Nyssa endocarps from the Gray Fossil Site and their
paleonvironmental implications |
| Manning, Carly |
Scheuerman |
Environ Health Science |
Occurrence of the Fecal Pathogens E.
coli O517:H7 and Salmonella in Relation to Fecal Indicator
Concentration Detected in Sinking Creek of the Boone Watershed. |
| Ragsdale, Lee |
Brown |
Psychology |
An analysis of
two different doses of neonatal quinpriole treatment on nicotine
conditioned place preference in adolescent rats |
| Scott, Andrew M. |
Smith |
Art and Design |
Defining the Tree Streets, Johnson
City, TN |
| Wilder, Jeremy Lee |
Champney |
Biochemistry |
A novel target for aminoglycoside antibiotics on ribosomes of Escherichia coli
cells |
| Woodring, Kim |
Franklin |
Anthropology/ Sociology |
Prehistoric Pottery Analysis for the Tilthammer Shoals Site, Kingsport,
Tennessee |
| Xiong, Mai |
Ahmad |
Biology |
Role of alpha
Isolucine 346 and Isolucine alpha 348 in the catalyic site of the E
coli ATP synthase |
| Fall 2009 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Akoury, Tamer |
Jones, Thomas C. |
Biology |
Investigation of the effects of biogenic amines on aggression in
a social spider |
| Brown, Christine |
Ha, Tuanzhu |
Surgery |
PI3/Akt Activation through TLR2 Ligand Pam3CSK4 Administration |
| Brown, Kelly |
Blackhart, Ginni |
Psychology |
The adequacey of manipulation checks following deciption |
| Carter, Sara |
Dotterweich, Andy R. |
Kinesiology |
Investigation of Off Highway Vehicle Users' Awareness,
Knowledge, and Practices with Regards to Riding Safety and
Ethical Use Guidelines |
| Cox, Tanya |
Sell, Kim |
Adult Nursing |
Retention of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skills and Knowledge Among
Registered Nurses |
| Deshmukh, Aneel |
Young, David G. J. |
Chemistry |
Transition metal mediated cycloadditions with election rich dipolarophiles |
| Hauser, Chris |
Jones, Thomas C. |
Biology |
Preditor and prey? Exploring daily cycles of aggression-levels in spiders |
| Johnson, McKayla |
Musich, Phillip |
Biochemsitry |
The Effect of Flavone on DNA Repair in E.coli |
| Klimecki, Haley |
Johnson, David |
Biochemsitry |
Expression of Human Neutrophil Elastase in K. lactis |
| Lunsford, Jamie |
Smith, Mike |
Art and Design |
On Technology |
| McKeehan, Taylor & Whaley, Kimberly |
Stoots, Mike |
Public and Allied health |
MedlinePlus Project |
| Mehraban, Nahid |
Musich, Phillip |
Biochemsitry |
Characterization of DNA damage and repair in progeria (premature aging) cells |
| Mullins, Jordan |
Webb, Jon |
P.T and Psychology |
The effect of Using the Threshold IMT Inspiratory Muscle Trainer and
Pranayama Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Muscle Strength,
Health Attiudes and Practices |
| Oerly, Matt |
Graves, Travis |
Art and Design |
Study in weight and suspension on and outdoor area, overtime |
| Patel, Puneet |
Jiang, Yu Lin |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of Chiral Resveratrol Derivaives |
| Patel, Yutika |
Kumar, Dhirendra |
Biology |
Cloning and Characteriation of Potato homolog of SA-methyl esterase and its
role in plant disease resistance |
| Provchy, Kristan |
Forsman, Allen |
Health Science |
Localization of mRNA Encoding for Vascular Endothelial Growth
Factor (VEGF) in Hamster Ovaries |
| Runciman, Andrew |
Karsai, Istvan |
Biology |
Modeling predation and complex collaboration in wasp societies |
| Sachan, Nitin |
Ahmad, Zulfiqar |
Biology |
Role of alpha-subunit VISIT-DG sequence residue Asp-350 in catalytic
sites of E. coli ATP sythase |
| Shao, Linlin |
McGarry, Theresa |
English |
Nushu Autobiography / Grievance Songs |
| Yang, Chenxi |
Sun, Peng |
Chemistry |
Studies of Change transfer in very small volume |
| Zink, Landon |
Zou, You |
Biochemistry |
Characterization of Interaction of Replication Protein A and p53 |
| Summer 2009 - Research
Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Lutze, Erich |
Ordway |
Pharmacology |
Depression and the Regulation of Bone Morphogenetic Bone Protein 7 (BMP&) and other
Growth Factors |
| Runciman, Andrew |
Karsai |
Biology |
The Effectiveness of the Common Stomach in the Regulation of Behavior of the Swarm |
| Spring 2009 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Burham, Taylor |
Gao |
Geosciences |
Develop High Precision Time Series of IsotopicRecords on Speleothem Samples from Morril's Cave, Eastern Tennessee |
Hawkins, Kristen
Adams, Rachael
McCord, Meaghan
Yoon, Jake |
Levy |
Honors |
Exhibit for Mt. Mitchell Museum |
| Hobbs, Heather |
Broderick |
HDAL |
Family Night: A curriculum event designed to help families discover how their children learn |
| Hughes, Benjamin |
Brown |
Psychology |
The effects of Ritalin on brain-derived neurotrophic factor in adolescent brain |
| Johns, Seth |
Smith |
Art & Design |
Life on the Watauga, A Photographic Study of Culture within the Watauga River Watershed |
| Johnson, McKayla |
Musich |
Biochemistry |
The Protection of Flavonoids against UV-B damage |
| Morris, Brent |
Trainor |
Economics & Finance |
General Analysis of Leveraged ETFs |
| Pearson, Brett |
McIntosh |
Biology |
Analysis of Putative Secondary Product Blucosyltransferase Clone PGT 5/6 from Grapefruit Leaves |
| Sachan, Saurabh |
Ahmad |
Biology |
Structural and thermodynamic Studies Unfolded States of E. coli ATP synthase |
| Sluder, Tammy |
Brown |
Psychology |
Amkphetamine Conditioned Place Preference in Adolescent Female Rats |
| Svalina, Suncica |
Webb |
Psychology |
Forgiveness and Health Among Patients Seeking Physical Therapy Treatment |
| Thompson, Kenny |
Vertein |
Nursing |
Do men have what it takes to be a nurse? |
| Townsend, Evan |
Murray |
Art & Design |
Yosemite |
| Trotter, Whitney |
Stewart |
Biology |
The Influence of Eggshell Calcium Removal on the Skeletal Development of Corn Snakes |
| Fall 2008 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Brady, Rachel |
Ghaffari |
Adult Nursing |
What comprises a good student: A comparison of faculty and student perceptions |
| Cole, Lauren |
Davis |
Kinesiology |
Assessing the effects of adventure education on sixth grader's academic performance |
| Elrod, Jesse |
Kady |
Chemistry |
Evaluation of Polyphenois as ATP symthase Inhibitors |
| Guo, Jing |
Sun |
Chemistry |
Single molecule detection based on electrochemical methods |
| Javer, Avai |
Jiang |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of slenium containing resveratol compounds |
| Johnson, Jennifer |
Marks |
HDAL |
Effects of assistive technology handwriting tools |
| Kauffeld, Valerie |
Franklin |
Soc. & Anthropology |
Analysis of human skeletal remains from the Eastman Rockshelter |
| Li, Wenzong |
Kumar |
Biology |
Role of serine and glycine in the catalytic site of E. coli ATP synthase |
| Liu, Meng |
Kumar |
Biology |
Identification and characterization of interacting proteins of salicylic acid
binding protein 2 using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis |
| Martin, Benjamin |
Dula |
Psychology |
Can you hear me now?: The effects of mood and cell phone use on driving behaviors |
| Morgan, Emily |
Niederberger |
Music |
Composition and performance of original choral work Psalm 118: Steadfast Love |
| Patel, Arpit |
Jiang |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of chrial pro-drugs of quinone methide for prevention and treatment of human prostate cancer |
| Reagan, James |
Kirkby |
Chemistry |
Time-dependent density functional theory calculations of anthracene drivatives for
inclusion in organic light emitting diodes |
| Roberts, Simon |
Maier |
Environ. Health |
Quantifying estrogen levels in Limestone Creek by GC/MS analysis |
| Runciman, Andrew |
Karsai |
Biology |
Self-organization mechanisms in solcial systems |
| Summer 2008 - Research Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Chamness, Reese |
Murray |
Art & Design |
Innovative Methods of Sculpting, Mold-making, and Casting Bronze |
| Snyder, Jennifer |
Cantrell |
Psychology |
Primary Care Practitioners Perceptions of Mental Health Needs, Barrier, and
Integrated Behavior Health Care |
| Spring 2008 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Adkins, Elizabeth |
Paluzzi |
Math; Music |
In Search of a Harmonic Connection between Academia and the Arts |
| Brudecki, Laura |
Ahmad |
Biology |
Characterization of catalytic site residues of E. coli ATP synthase |
| Hotz, Tazly |
Kumar |
Biology |
Role of tobacco SA-methyl transferase in plant-mediated defense |
| King, Bill |
Jiang |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of water soluble D and L lysinates of gamma tocopherol |
| LaRue, Tyronne |
Murray |
Art |
Sculptural research project |
| Maxwell, Meridith |
Champney |
Biochemistry |
Identification of pathogen induced SABP2-interacting proteins by affinity
chromatography |
| Patel, Kajal |
Kumar |
Biology |
Antibiotic stimulation of 16S rRNA turnover in E. coli cells |
| Pierce, Andrew & Gartseff, Alexandra |
Zavada |
Biology |
Acetolysis of Magnolids |
| Pourmorteza, Mehdi |
Laughlin |
Biology |
The Incidence and Prevalence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in temporary
wetland population of Ambystoma maculatum in the Holston River |
| Ross, Ian |
Young |
Chemistry |
Palladium catalyzed nitrile oxide cycloaddition |
| Sasscer, Sara |
Fox |
Human Development & Learning |
Elementary school teachers’ uses and perceptions of cooperative learning |
| Waddell, Joel |
Laughlin |
Biology |
Incidence and prevalence of ranavirus in temporary wetland populations of
Ambystoma maculatum in the Holston River Valley |
| Williams, Edward |
Young |
Chemistry |
Trimethylstannyl carbonitrile oxide |
| Windham, Amy |
Chakraborty |
Health Science |
The detection of possible outer membrane receptor, ‘FepA’, protein from Rhizobium
leguminosarum strain IARI 312 |
| Fall 2007 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Asiago, Joseph |
McIntosh, Celia |
Biology |
Construction and Functional Analysis of Chimeric Proteins from Putative Flavonoid
Glucosyltransferase Clones from Grapefruit |
| Bow, Sierra |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Thermoluminescence Dating in Surface Contexts in the Rock Shelters
of the Upper Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee |
| Campbell, Patricia |
McIntosh, Celia |
Biology |
Isolation of a Full-Length Cone of Grapefruit 181-1D, a Putative Flavonoid
Glucosyltransferase with a High Degree of Homology to PGT5 |
| Cross, Ashley |
Nelson/Laughlin |
Biology |
Mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis of Pholidichthys leucotaenia (Pholidichthyidae |
| Deliz,Rachael |
Lancaster, Terry |
Health Sciences |
A Comparative Study of the Hands of Two Subfossil Lemur Species |
| Ganger, Milan |
Lancaster, Terry |
Health Sciences |
Odd Bear Out |
| Hunt, Janice |
Nelson/Laughlin |
Biology |
Molecular Phylogeny of the Pholidichthys leucotaenia Inferred by Mitochondrial
DNA Sequences |
| Keith, Rachael |
Young |
Chemistry |
The Allene Intramolecular Nitrile Oxide Cycloaddition |
| Higgins, Amy |
Fox |
Human Development & Learning |
Preschool and Early Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Critical Learning and Social
Skills |
| King, Leslie |
Hillhouse |
Public Health |
Indoor Tanning: Self-Presentation among High School Females |
| Lehmann, Julia |
Brown |
Psychology |
The role of alpha7 and alpha4/beta2 nicotinic receptors in adolescent nicotine
sensitization |
| Lingerfelt, Kellye |
Clements |
Psychology |
Assessment of Stress in Adolescent and Adult Pregnant Women |
| Reynolds, Ada |
Chakraborty |
Health Sciences |
Detection and analysis of iron acquisition systems in clinical and environmental
isolates of Staphylococcus aureus |
| Taylor, Kayla |
Wachs |
Adult Nursing |
Effects of Cherries on Arthritis Pain |
| Whitley, Ashleigh |
Kirkby |
Chemistry |
Ab Initio Quantum Chemistry Calculations of Candidate Molecules for Inclusion
Organic Light Emitting Diodes |
| Whittemore, Jamie |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Nicotine sensitization in adult mice D2-primed as neonates |
| Summer 2007 - Research Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Burnham, Taylor |
Whitelaw, Mick |
Physics, Astronomy, & Geology |
Geologic analysis of the Biluut Petroglyph Complex, Altai Mountains, Mongolia |
| Hill, William |
Whitelaw, Mick |
Physics,
Astronomy, & Geology |
Geologic analysis of exotic statues, rock wheels and burial mounds associated
with the Biluut Petroglyph Complex, Altai Mountains, Mongolia |
| Ledbetter, Megan |
Smith, Mike |
Art & Design |
Reeltown: A photographic exploration of a rural Alabama town |
| Spring 2007 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Cooke, Graham |
Liu, Chris |
Biology |
Studies on the fossil needles of Pinus from the Gray Fossil site in northeast
Tennessee and their paleoclimatic implications |
| Florence, Erin |
Smith, Mike |
Art |
Gender described |
| Gray, Sharon |
Ignace, Rico |
Physics,
Astronomy, & Geology |
Probing the circumstellar disk of b Lyr |
| Hughes, Andy |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Methylphenidate administration to adolescent D2-primed rats: Sex differences and
potentiation of nicotine action |
| Hyder, Andrew |
Franklin, Jay |
Sociology & Anthropology |
A stone tool based prehistoric culture chronology for the Upper Cumberland
Plateau of Tennessee |
| Kennedy, Jason |
Chen, Ke |
Econ, Bus, Geography |
Using geographic information systems to identify potential pharmacy students
applicants to ETSU |
| Khambaty, Maleka |
Karsai & Kampis |
Biology |
Coexistence dynamics in spatially heterogeneous predator prey systems under
various propagation constraints |
| Lamale, Bassam |
Yu-Lin Jiang |
Chemistry |
Synthesis and characterization of DNA base receptors, and molecular recognition |
| McAnally, Ashley |
Yampolsky, Lev |
Biology |
Gene expression regulation at transcription level: genomic analysis using Drosophila
deficiency lines |
| Mitchell, Justin |
Stewart, Jim |
Biology |
The placental histology of the New Zealand scincid lizard, Oligosoma nigriplantare |
| Pruitt, Jessica |
Jones, TJ |
Biology |
Habitat selection in the spider Anelosimus studiosus |
| Sherburne, Michael |
Jones, TJ |
Biology |
Quantifying ecological and geographic correlates with the distribution and
social structure of the spider Anelosimus studiosus |
| Sircy, Alex |
Schrift, Melissa |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Melungeons and the medical construction of identity |
| Wentworth, Sierra |
Franklin, Jay |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Thermoluminescence dating of prehistoric pottery from rock shelters of the Upper Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee |
| Fall 2006 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Bannister, Jennifer |
Jones, TJ |
Biology |
Quantification of the winter microenvironment of social spider colonies, and its
corresponding effects on survival |
| Bowery, Amanda |
Webb, Jon |
Psychology |
Effects of forgiveness education on health and relationship quality |
| Cantrell, Thomas |
Holland, Mark |
English |
The translation and history of Ozaki Hosai |
| Cross, Patricia |
Ecay, Tom |
Physiology |
Characterization of TRPV5 and TRPV6 calcium epithelial channels in squamate reptiles |
| Hammett, Michele |
Franklin, Jay |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Archaeology of the Nelson Site: Toward a more complete prehistoric culture history
of upper east Tennessee |
| Hendrickson, James (Will) |
Young, David |
Chemistry |
Novel synthesis of cyclophanes through a functionalized cycopropane |
| Hughes, Andrew |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Effects of methyphenidate (Ritalin) with nicotine in D2 receptor-primed rats |
| Javer, Ashish |
Young, David |
Chemistry |
Interception of Ruthenium intermediate in metathesis reactions |
| Noel, Daniel |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Effects of nicotine sensitization in beta arrestin-2 knockout mice |
| Perry, Lindsey |
Webb, Melissa |
Adult Nursing |
Relationship between hormone replacement therapy and exercise electrocardiogram:
A retrospective study |
| Renfro, Ashley |
Lampson, Bert |
Health Sciences |
Production of siderophore by the soil bacterium Rhodococcus erythropolis |
| Sheth, Poonan |
Kumar, Dhirendra |
Biology |
Regulation of SABP@, a receptor for Systemic Acquired Resistance in plants by
defense signals, e.g. methyl salicylate, salicylic acid, jamonic acid, ethylene and nitric oxide |
| Spaulding, Colin |
Harrison, Terry |
Anatomy & Cell Biology |
Taste cell turnover in p21-deficient mice |
| Weber, Nathan |
Jones, TJ |
Biology |
Using microsatellite DNA markers to explore intra-colonial relatedness in a social spider |
| Wood, Michele |
Lancaster, Terry |
Health Sciences |
Evaluation of patterns and processes in stature estimation |
| Summer 2006 - Research Fellowships |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Langston, Lucinda |
Franklin, Jay |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Prehistoric Pottery Production and Culture Chronology in Upper East Tennessee |
| Longacre, Ian |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
D2 Receptor Mediation of Nicotine Sensitization in D2-primed Adolescent Rats |
| Spring 2006 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Boarman, Bill |
Walker, Elaine |
Internal Medicine |
Using DNA-based molecular data to detect and quantify patient-to-patient
transmission of Pseudomonas |
| Epling, Leslie |
McIntosh, Celia |
Biology |
Heterologous expression and biochemical characterization of a putative flavonoid
GT clone from grapefruit leaves |
| Gustafson, Mark |
Stewart, Jim/Ecay, Tom |
Biology/Physiology |
Ca2+ ATPase expression in the chorioallantoic membrane of the corn snake,
Pantherophis guttatus |
| Lazenka, Matt |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
A comparison of gender differences in adolescents and adults tested in the virtual
Morris water maze |
| Nguyen, Chau |
Young, David |
Chemistry |
Studies toward synthesis of Hyperevolutin A |
| Phillips, Tiffany |
Smith, Mike |
Art |
Nature photography reinvented |
| Price, Elizabeth |
Franklin, Jay |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Population demographics in the Holston Valley during the late Prehistoric period |
| Rutledge, Ethan |
Kirkby, Scott |
Chemistry |
Ab initio quantum chemistry calculations of candidate molecules for inclusion
in organic light emitting diodes |
| Thrasher, Kevin |
Smith, Mike |
Art |
Photographs of Gap Creek |
| Fall 2005 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Abel, Hannah |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
A test of stress effects in rats neonatally treated with quinpirole |
| Adams, Erica |
Lloyd, Tess |
English |
Appalachian teaching project brochure |
| Benfield, Natasha |
Ellwanger, Steven |
Criminal Justice |
Love language, storytelling, and reinforcement models of intervention as a
rehabilitative methodology for at-risk families |
| Cooper, Elizabeth |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Early nicotine exposure effects on conditioned place preference in D2-primed rats |
| Gibson, Robyn |
Gregg, Chris |
Physics |
Tsunami warnings: Understanding in the high hazard area of Hanalei, Kauai, Hawai |
| Hollowell, Kristina |
Clements, Andrea |
Psychology |
Comparative study between the United States and the Netherlands of the alcohol
consumption of 18-20 year old college students |
| Lamb, Daniel |
Knisley, Debra |
Math |
Graph theoretic analysis of glycosyltansferases and the identification of flavonoid
interaction |
| Longacre, Hannah |
Shields, Alan |
Psychology |
Evaluating measurement strategies and response styles to questions about indoor
UV tanning |
| Longacre, Ian |
Hillhouse, Joel |
Psychology |
Indoor UV tanning addiction in undergraduate students |
| Mehta, Neal |
Williams, David |
Surgery |
Augmentation of TLR9 responses by glucan phosphate |
| Philips, Mike |
Karsai, Steve/Knisley, Jeff |
Bio/Math |
Modeling division of labor |
| Shafer, Samuel |
Hemphill, Bill/Eason, Martin |
Technology/COM |
Development of a production mold assembly for a lumbar punch procedures clinical
trainer |
| Ward, Christine |
Merrimon, Carolyn |
Nursing |
Addressing childhood obesity |
| White, Ted |
Wu, Tiejian |
Public Health |
Peer influence on eating behaviors and physical activities among teens |
| Wynn, T |
Brewster, Karen |
Comm/Theater |
Makeup design competition/presentation at the Kennedy Center American College
Theatre Festival XXXVIII, Region IV |
| Zakaria, Mohammed |
Kirby, Scott |
Chemistry |
Ab initio molecular orbital calculations of electron donor/acceptor
substituted cyclobutadiene |
| 2004 - 2005 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Bruner, Chris |
Brown, Russell |
Psychology |
Nicotine conditioned place preference in adolescent D2 receptor-primed rats. |
| Carroll, Quinton |
Seymour, Rosalee |
Professional Roles & Mental Health Nursing |
A qualitative exploration of the effects of experiencing and coping with
musculoskeletal pain in the workplace for registered nurses |
| Eller, Misty |
Mustain, Eric |
Health Sciences |
Examining phagocytosis in isolated populations of red swamp crayfish hemocytes
by fluorescent microscopy |
| Falcone, Joseph |
Musich, Phillip |
Biochemistry & Molecular |
A mechanistic analysis of flavone's cellular protection of DNA against UV-induced
damage |
| Ferguson, Daniel |
Silver, Ken |
Environmental Health |
Source reduction practices in Appalachia: trends and opportunities |
| Gardner, James |
Godbole, Anant |
Mathematics |
Pebbling random graphs and palindromes in genetic sequences |
| Giblock, Paul |
Pfeiffer, Phil |
Computer & Information Science |
Using flat panes as an alternative to monitors |
| Hinton, Melissa Carder |
McCook, Judy |
Family & Community Nursing |
Project prevent preemies |
| McMillan, Judy |
Ralston, Elizabeth |
Curriculum & Instruction |
Suicide prevention and awareness |
| Mullins, Amanda |
Chi, David |
Internal Medicine |
Effects of catecholamines on pro-atherogenic chemokine production from mast
cells |
| Parks, Amanda |
McDowell, Tim |
Biological Sciences |
An investigation of pollen morphology in the genus morinda |
| Phillips, Vickie |
McCallister, Leslie |
Sociology/Anthropology |
The silent minority: A look at the non-traditional student at ETSU |
| Rosel, Georgeanna |
Joplin, Karl |
Biological Sciences |
Characterization of genes differentially regulated in sarcophaga
crassipalpis using neural net and microarray analysis |
| Saylor, Ben |
Kirkby, Scott |
Chemistry |
Ab initio quantum chemistry calculations of cyclobutadiene and dimethyl
substituted analogues |
| 2003 - 2004 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Bullock, Ted |
Stead, Ed |
Management & Marketing |
Developing the ideal business plan and marketing strategy |
| Carder, Melissa |
McCook, Judy |
Family & Community Nursing |
Project prevent preemies |
| Catron, Rebecca |
Lloyd, Theresa |
English |
Pressmen’s Home, Tennessee: The evolution of a union |
| Dillard, Ian |
Tarnoff, David L. |
Computer & Information Science |
Development of a bluetooth stack for PICmicro architecture |
| Falcone, Joseph |
Musich, Phillip R. |
Biochemistry & Molecular |
UV damage to DNA and protection by flavonoids |
| Gardner, James |
Tarnoff, David |
Computer & Information Science |
Development of a linux-specific BIOS for cluster computing |
| Gardner, James |
Pfeiffer, Phil |
Computer & Information Science |
ETSU-ORNL OSCAR Project |
| Glass, Alisha M. |
Pike, Lee M. |
Biological Sciences |
Isolation, amplification, and analysis of a putative glycosyltransferase
genomic DNA clone from grapefruit (citrus paradisi) |
| Hancock, Kari |
Schetzina, Karen E. |
Pediatrics |
A descriptive study of breastfeeding rates, determinates, and resources among
disadvantaged, rural-residing patients attending a pediatric residency-based primary care clinic |
| Johnston, Elizabeth |
White, Deborah |
Community Engagement |
A model for infrastructure in higher education service and leadership programs in TN |
| Lott, Jessica |
McCook, Judy |
Family & Community Nursing |
Depression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome |
| Mongold, Jennifer |
Holleran, David |
Criminal Justice |
Students’ knowledge of fourth amendment rights |
| O’Conner, Meghan |
Slatton, Ralf |
Art & Design |
Linocut relief
portraiture |
| Ray, William W. |
Jang, Mian |
Management & Marketing |
Controlled release of DNA molecules based on tailored polymer matrix |
| Sesler, Rosie |
Murray, Catherine |
Art & Design |
Congruent fabrications |
| Sewell, Robert S. |
Smith, Mike |
Art & Design |
Appalachian roadside memorials |
| Smith, Katherine |
Brown, Russell W. |
Psychology |
Nicotine sensitization in a rodent model of schizophrenia |
| Vencill, Jessica R. |
Johnson, David A. |
Biochemistry & Molecular |
The purification and isolation of recombinant human chymase |
| Whitaker, Johnathan |
Whitaker, Jack |
Internal Medicine |
Platelet function analysis in healthy subjects Administered clopidogrel
(Plavix) and aspirin |
| Young, Kate |
Dyer, Susan |
English |
Honors student handbook |
| 2002-2003 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Byrd, Wendy |
Burnham, J.P. |
Social Work |
Hispanic oral history collection |
| Carico, Ron lee |
Wardeska, Jeffrey |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of iron (II)-Fe(III) |
| Dugger-Lynch, Angelique |
Murray, Catherine |
Art & Design |
Bronze patination |
| Herron, Barbara |
DeAngelis, Anita |
Art & Design |
Metalpoint drawings |
| Johnson, Joseph |
Godbole, Anant |
Mathematics |
Domination number of random graphs |
| LaFluer, Lea |
Marx, David |
Psychology |
Degree of acceptability of people |
| McVay, Derek |
Moorman, Jonathan |
Internal Medicine |
The role of hepatitis C core protein viral sequence heterogeneity in chronic
infection |
| Penley, Maranda |
Shemwell, Donald |
Management & Marketing |
The propensity to outshop |
| Rajappa, Prajwal |
Harrison, Theresa |
Anatomy & Cell Biology |
Projection targets of posterior tongue taste neurons |
| Taylor, Jonathan |
Shafer, Melissa |
Communication/Theatre |
Barbizon design competition |
| Williams-Cordeiro, Penny |
Gillespie, Wayne |
Criminal Justice |
The ethical interpretation of women's death row experiences |
| 2001 - 2002 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Cloyd, Daniel |
Musich, Phillip R. |
Biochemistry & Molecular |
Extended sequence analysis of variant ribosomal RNA genes in the human
parasite trichomonas virginals |
| Feleke, Babisake |
Kasmai, Hamid S. |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of a photoreactive prenylcysteine derivative |
| Love, M. Harland |
Seymour,Rosalee J. |
Nursing |
An interdisciplinary descriptive correlative study of back pain in
adult college students using backpacks improperly |
| Stump, Jacob L. |
Chen,Weixing |
Political Science |
Shaky relations: Chinese perceptions of the US in the post cold war era |
| Wilson, Shannon |
Kyle, Maryann |
Music |
19th Century Bel Canto vocal technique and its application |
| Zimmer, Gabe |
Godbole, Anant |
Mathematics |
Random graphic sequences |
| 2000 - 2001 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Downes, Andrew |
McIntosh, Cecilia |
Biological Sciences |
Sequence determination of flavanone 3-hydroxylase and 7-0-glucosyltransferase
in citrus paradisi |
| Handley, Misty |
Hoover, Donald B. |
Pharmacology |
Presence and function of proadrenomedullin-derived peptides in the heart |
| Molla, Annie |
Herrin, Roberta |
English |
Authors Roundtable, Appalachian Studies Conference |
| Perry, Chris |
Harvey, Michael |
Biological Sciences |
Phylogenetic analysis of lizards of the Tropidurus group and evaluation of
musculature as a new source of characters |
| Rice, Rachel |
Levy, Foster |
Biological Sciences |
Community-acquired antibiotic resistance |
| Webb, Gennell |
Prather, Larry J. |
Economics & Finance |
Window dressing, data mining, or data errors: a re-examination of the Dogs of the
Dow theory |
| Whaley, Sarah |
Williams, David |
Surgery |
Glucans exhibit weak antioxidant activity, but stimulate macrophage free radical
activity |
| Zakharova, Maria |
Laffan, John |
Microbiology |
Immunohistochemical analysis and characterization of direct
receptor-mediates activation of mouse pituitary cells by PAMPS |
| 1999 - 2000 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Elliott, Kristen |
Hillhouse, Joel |
Psychology |
Comparison of two appearance-related interventions for the reduction of tanning in
high school students |
| Houchins, Rachel |
LaFollette, Hugh |
Philosophy |
A feminist critique of feminist philosophy |
| Jones, Miranda |
Whitson, Marian |
Criminal Justice |
Learned helplessness on domestic abuse |
| Jones, Richard J. /Shannon L. |
Marx, David |
Psychology |
Workers ideas and concepts of workplace violence vs. students ideas and concepts |
| Khanna, Ritu |
Pike, Lee M. |
Biological Sciences |
Phylogenetic analysis of the psbA gene sequence in major lineages of ferns and
fern allies |
| LaVoie, Scott |
Gardner, Bob |
Mathematics |
A 4-cycle covering of the complete graph with a hole |
| Rewa, Paula |
Headley, Tom |
Communication |
Young lesbians in Johnson City: A documentary |
| 1998 - 1999 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Aiken, Ashley |
Panton, Lynn |
Physical Education & Recreation |
The effects of resistance training with and without androstendione supplementation
on bone turnover and density |
| Bauer, Stephanie |
Day, Ronnie |
History |
Proposal for the establishment of a leadership house on the campus of East Tennessee
State University |
| Dutro, Rodney |
Smith, Mike |
Art & Design |
Color photography with a hand-craft camera |
| Feltes, Lisa M. |
Williams, Lynn |
Communicative Disorders |
Examination of the multiple opposition approach to phonological intervention with
children with severe speech disorders |
| Hilton, John W. |
Slatton, Ralph |
Art & Design |
Aluminum plate lithography |
| Jenkins, Timothy |
Moore, Darrell |
Biological Sciences |
Spatial patterns of locomotor activity in flesh flies |
| Viswanathan, Ramya |
Davidson |
Chemistry |
Synthesis of silicone-based chiral polymeric surfactants |
| Whitcher, Margaret V. |
Obiso, Richard |
Health Sciences |
Detection and characterization of enterotoxigenic bacteroides
fragilis strains in intestinal and extraintestinal infections |
Research Abroad Past Grant Awards
| Summer 2011 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Champoulillon, Luke |
Kortum |
Sociology & Anthropology |
Varieties of sacred deer imagery |
| Shelton, Jessee |
Duckworth |
Philosophy |
Buddha-nature and emptiness among the Geluk, Nyingma, and Jonang Schools of Tibetan Buddhism |
| Willis, Brittany |
Koterbay |
Art & Design |
A Study of Regional & International Variations in Art Education Strategies |
| Fall 2008 |
| Davenport, Kathy |
Gregg |
Geosciences |
Development of an integrated model of risks from natural hazards: A case study of
volcanic and seismic hazards at Vulcano Island, Italy |
| Spring 2008 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Reynolds, Joseph |
Smith |
Art |
Teaching Cristalandia: A photographic study of elementary school teachers in
a rural Brazilian town |
| Spring 2007 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| McInerney, Patrick |
Smith, Mike |
Art & Design |
Scottish |
| Stephanos, William |
Dyer, Wayne (Koterbay) |
Art & Design |
ETSU-China bilateral exchange: 2HD films |
| Fall 2006 |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Project Name |
| Cantrell, Thomas |
Holland, Mark |
English |
The translation and history of Ozaki Hosai |
| Thompson, Carla |
Tazuka, Junko |
Foreign Languages |
Setsuban |
Student Travel Grants to Professional
Conferences Past Awards
| 2011-12 Student Travel Grants |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Conference |
Location |
| Angel, Jordan |
Price |
Mathematics |
2012 Joint Mathematics Meeting |
Boston, MA |
| Carroll, Vincent |
Dalton |
Psychology |
Collaborative Family Healthcare
Association |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Craig, Ellen |
Nandi |
Geosciences |
American Geology Society Conference |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Deering, Jessie |
Godbole |
Mathematics |
2012 Joint Mathematics Meeting |
Boston, MA |
| Dinkins, Zach |
Nandi |
Geosciences |
Geological Society of America
Conference |
Asheville, NC |
| Hutsell, David |
Williams |
Psychology |
American Psychological Association |
Washington, DC |
| Hutsell, David |
Williams |
Psychology |
Psychological Study of Social Issues |
Charlotte, NC |
| Jamieson, William |
Godbole |
Mathematics |
2012 Joint Mathematics Meeting |
Boston, MA |
| Malone, Taylor |
Allen |
Philosophy |
Appalachian Philosophy Conference |
Johnson City, TN |
| Morrissey, Julie |
Hirsh |
Psychology |
Georgia Undergraduate Research
Conference |
Kennesaw, GA |
| Mumpower, Danielle; Tarleton, Everett |
Harker |
Communication |
American College Dance Festival |
Albany, GA |
| Phillips, Dustin |
Webb |
Psychology |
American Psychological Association
Conference |
Columbia, MD |
| Arwood, Savannah; Cate, William;
Cooley, Brock; Mumpower, Danielle; Tarlton, Everett |
Harker |
Communication |
Southeastern Theatre Conference |
Chattanooga, TN |
| Stoss, Yasim |
Dula |
Psychology |
Georgia Undergraduate Research
Conference |
Kennesaw, GA |
| Takenaka, Tei |
Chambers |
HDAL |
Council for Exceptional Children |
Denver, CO |
| Tucciarone, Joseph |
Dixon |
Psychology |
International Conference of Infant
Studies |
Minneapolis, MN |
| 2010-11 Student Travel Grants |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Conference |
Location |
| Armstrong, Julianne |
Sellers |
Psychology |
Neuroscience |
San Diego, CA |
| Conde, Rachael |
Nandi |
Geosciences |
Association of Environmental &
Engineering |
Charleston, SC |
| Mesa-Guierra, Stephanie |
Sellers |
Psychology |
Neuroscience |
San Diego, CA |
| 10 students: Adam Lambert, Jonathan
Calloway , James Logan Jackson, Mary Ellen Rutemeyer, Matthew
Huffines, Emily Roberts, Rebekah Altizer, Jason Newland, Chris
Hopps McDonald, Ethan Street |
Allen |
Philosophy |
Spirituality, Art & Social Justice
Conference |
Elkins, WV |
| 4 students: Wesley Ramey, Benjamin
Gibson, Jesse Thomas, Ryne Druery |
Dula |
Psychology |
TN Psychology Association |
Nashville, TN |
| Powell, Joe |
Levy |
Biology |
TN Academy of Science |
|
| Stinnett, Haley |
Stewart |
Biology |
Society for Integrative & Comparative
Biology |
Salt Lake City, UT |
| 7 students: Samuel Floyd, Joshua
Holley, Garryn Howard, Leslie Hughes, Danielle Mumpower,
Camielle Reed, Ashton Robinson |
Harker |
Communications / Dance |
American College Dance Festival |
Tallahassee, FL |
| Hawkes, Candace |
Blackhart |
Psychology |
SSSP Convention |
Charleston, SC |
| 11 students: Shannon Brown, Jody
Bryant, Elizabeth Clark, Joey Cooter, Anna Friend, Kevin
Leonard, Laura Meade, Timothy Moody, Kristen Surles, Sara
Warfield, Grayson Wright |
Schrift |
Anthropology |
Southern Anthropological Society |
Richmond, VA |
| Marshall, Stephen |
Kinser |
Communication |
National Student Advertising
Competition |
Baton Rouge, LA |
| Carroll, Rhonda |
Bartoszuk |
HDAL |
Society for Research on Identity
Formation |
Daytona Beach, FL |
| Brown, Kelly; Clark, Travis |
Blackhart |
Psychology |
Society for Personality |
San Antonio, TX |
| Keane, Shae; Ahmad, Iqra |
Crumley |
Political Science |
Harvard World UN Conference |
Singapore |
| Harrell, Caleb |
Ferslew |
Pharmacology |
American Academy of Forensic Sciences |
Chicago, IL
|
| Shultzs Scott; Jakcson, Heather;
Steffey, Susan |
Dula |
Psychology |
Mid-South Psychology Conference |
Memphis, TN |
| Flanery, Alicia |
Dalton |
Psychology |
Society for Behavioral Medicine |
Washington, DC |
| Phillips, Dustin; Hill, Sarah |
Webb |
Psychology |
Religion & Spirituality Conference |
Columbia, MD |
| Blevins, Kaitlin; Culbertson, Christie |
Chambers |
Special Education |
Council for Exceptional Children |
National Habor, MD |
| Buchanan, Andrew; Lewis, Tiffany |
Sellers |
Psychology |
Association for Psychological Science |
Washington, DC |
| Rowe, Catherine |
Hirsch |
Psychology |
Association for Psychological Science |
Washington, DC |
| Rai, Michelle |
Lakey |
Psychology |
Association for Psychological Science |
Washington, DC |
| Manning, Carly |
Scheurerman |
Environmental Health |
American Society for Microbiology |
New Orleans, LA |
| 2009-2010 Student Travel Grants |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Conference |
Location |
| 5 students (Langley-Earhart, Stephanie; Maks, Lori Ann; Church-Hearl, Kelly; Church-Hearl; Jeffrey; Dillie, Meghan) |
Kinser |
Women's Studies |
Natl WS Associ |
Atlanta, GA |
| Taylor, Desta; Taylor, Jamie |
Willaims |
Psychology |
Amer. Psyc. Assoic |
Toronto, CAN |
| Burnham, Taylor; Conde, Rachael |
Gao |
Geosciences |
Geological Soc Amer |
Portland, OR |
| Hauser, Chris |
Sellers |
Psychology |
Neuroscience2009 |
Chicago, IL |
| 7 students (Bagget, Jacob; Deshmukh, Aneel; Graves, Victoria; Hudgens, Elizabeth; Huffines, Matthew; Schultz, Joseph; Street, Ethan; Stoglin, Kristen) |
Gold, Allen |
Philosophy |
Spitiuality and Peace |
Davis and Elkin, WV |
| 10 students (West, Eleana; Taylor, Desta; Siddell, Kayla; Thomas, Jesse; Ramey, Wesley; Byington, Rachael; Dobson, Ashley; Gibson, Ben; Rollins, Jarred; Martin, Benjamin) |
Dula |
Psychology |
TN Psychology Association |
Nashville, TN |
| Dennison, Meagan |
Franklin |
Anthropology |
SE Archaeology Conf. |
Mobile, AL |
| 3 students (Davidson, Anna; Hill, James; Mullins, Jordan) |
Webb |
Psychology |
TN Psychology Association |
Nashville, TN |
| Cirone, Brianne |
Polaha |
Psychology |
TN Psychology Association |
Nashville, TN |
| Brewer, Matt |
Weiss |
English |
Compariative Drama |
Los Angeles, CA |
| Owens, Amber |
Cajka |
Women's Studies |
SE Womens Studies |
Columbia, SC |
| Brown, Kelly |
Blackhart |
Psychology |
SE Psychology Assocation |
Chattanooga, TN |
| 5 students (Taylor, Desta; Siddell, Kayla; Gibson, Benjamin; Dickson, Ashley; Bell, Rose) |
Dula |
Psychology |
Mid-South Psych Conf |
Memphis, TN |
| Conde, Rachael |
Nandi |
Geosciences |
GSA |
Baltimore, MD |
| Davidson, Anna; Mullins, Jordan; Phillips, Timothy |
Webb |
Psychology |
Spirituality and Religion |
Columbia, MD |
| McCloud, Andrea |
Chambers |
HDAL |
Council for Except. Child. |
Nashville, TN |
| Thomas, Jesse |
Dula |
Psychology |
NCUR |
Missoula, MT |
| Lambert, Adam |
Hiortdahl |
English |
John Garner |
Batavia, NY |
| 4 students (Taylor, Desta; Hyatt, Kevin; Tedder, Jamie; Chandler, Sheri) |
Williams |
Psychology |
Study of Social Issues |
New Orleans, LA |
| Dick, Kenneth |
Yampolsky |
Biology |
Evolution |
Portland, OR |
| 2008-2009 Student Travel Grants |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Conference |
Location |
| Hotz, Tazley |
Kumar |
Biology |
Plant Biologist |
Mexico |
| Brewer, Matt |
Weiss |
English |
Modern Language |
Loiusville |
| Runciman, Andrew |
Karsai |
Biology/Comp Sci |
MATHMOD |
Vienna, Austria |
| Carver, Chris |
Luttermoser |
Physics |
Memphis Biomed Imaging |
Memphis, TN |
| 5 students: Martin, Ben; Audrey Watkins; Jessica Williamson;
Ashley Dickson; Kevin Fox |
Dula |
Psychology |
TN Psychology Conf. |
Nashville, TN |
| 5 students; Owens, Mitch; Brunson, Nicole; Luther, Ben; Roberts,
Emily; White, Lindsey |
Allen |
Philosophy |
Globalization, Freedom, Sovereignty |
Elkins, WV |
| Hughes, Ben |
Brown |
Pyschology |
Soc for Neuroscience |
Washington, DC |
| Lehmann, Julia |
Brown |
Psychology |
Soc for Neuroscience |
Washington, DC |
| Linville, Brent |
Stewart |
Biology/Physiology |
Soc Integrat & Comp Biol |
Boston, MA |
| White, Lindsey |
Allen/Gold |
Philosophy |
Int. Phil Conf |
Kokata, India |
| Price, C. Scott |
Ignace |
Physics |
Am. Astro. Soc |
Long Beach, CA |
| Harrell, Caleb |
Ferslew |
Toxicology |
Am Acad Forensic Sci |
Denver, CO |
| Daniels, Christopher |
Schborg |
Micribiology |
Oklahoma State U. Res Symp |
Stillwater, OK |
| Owens, Amber; Brewer, Matt |
Zimmerman |
Honors/Womens Stud |
TN Coll Honors |
Austin Peay |
| Carver, Chris |
Reddick (St Jude's) |
Physics |
Intl Soc Mag Res in Med |
Oahu, HI |
| Yasin, Meira |
Baharestani |
Nursing |
Midwest Busn Admin Asc |
Chicago, IL |
| 5 students: Everhardt, Jackie; Harris, Elizabeth; Rockney,
Alissa; Wilson, Nathaniel; Yearwood, Cassie |
Beeler |
Math |
SE Intl Conf on Combin, Graph, Computing |
Boca Raton, FL |
| Roberts, Emily |
Gold/Allen |
Philosophy |
ETSU Philo Coll. |
Millennium |
| Lusk, Laura |
Levy |
Biology |
High Elev S. App forests |
Snowshow, WV |
| Collier, Sarah; Tester, Amanda |
Chambers |
HDAL |
Council for Exceptional Children |
Seattle, WA |
| Hatch-Draper, Kelly |
Buerkle |
Communications |
Southern States Communication, Honors Conf |
Norfolk, VA |
| Martin, Benjamin; Taylor, Desta; Williamson, Jessica |
Dula |
Psychology |
Virginia Pschol Assoc |
Willansburg, VA |
| 2007-2008 Student Travel Grants |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Conference |
Location |
| 12 students: Spaulding, Colin; Courtney Garland; Michele Hammett;
Shana Hartman; Ashish Javer; Maleka Khambaty; Marie Porterfield;
Jennifer Snyder; Kathleen Cronin; Kacie Rowell; Meira Yasin; Matt Brewer |
Rice |
11 depts:
History (2);
Biology (2);
Anthropology;
Marekting;
Philosophy;
Art;
Psychology; Sociology/Women's Studies;
Nursing;
English (2) |
Conference on Pop Culture of South |
Savannah, GA |
| Hammtt, Michele |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
PCAS |
Jacksonville, FL |
| Wentworth-Bow, Sierra |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
SE Archaeology |
Knoxville, TN |
| Langston, Lucinda |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
SE Archaeology |
Knoxville, TN |
| Noel, Daniel |
Brown |
Psychology |
Soc. Neuroscience |
San Diego, CA |
| Hammett, Michele |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
TN Archaeology |
Nashville, TN |
| Thacker, Jacqeline |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
TN Archaeology |
Nashville, TN |
| Lingerfelt, Kellye |
Clements |
Psychology |
Int Conf Infant Stud |
Vancouver, BC |
| Lowe, Allison |
Dixon |
Psychology |
Int Conf Infant Stud |
Vancouver, BC |
| Khambaty, Maleka |
Ecay/Stewart |
Physiology |
Experimental Biology |
San Diego, CA |
| 4 students: Hughes, Ben; Noel, Daniel;
Whittemore, Jamie;
Lehmann, Julia |
Brown |
Psychology |
SYNAPSE |
Charleston, SC |
| Million, Whitney |
Trainor |
Economics & Finance |
Acad Econ & Fin |
Nashville, TN |
| 6 students: Bechel, Ashley; Harris, Elizabeth;
LaBounty-Lay, Britni; Hamilton, Scott; Wooten, Trina |
Beeler |
Math |
SE Intl Conf Combin, Graph Theory and Computing |
Boca Raton, FL |
| 5 students |
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Philosophy |
ETSU Philosophy |
ETSU |
| Viers, Amber |
Allen |
Philosophy |
Human Rights |
Bethany, WV |
| Brunson, Nicole |
Gold |
Philosophy |
Human Rights |
Bethany, WV |
| Hatch, Kelly |
Buerkle |
Communications |
SCOMM Conference |
Savannah, GA |
| Owens, Michelle |
Gold |
Philosophy |
Human Rights |
Bethany, WV |
| Bales, Alicia |
Thewke |
Biochemistry |
American Heart Assoc |
Atlanta, GA |
| Fitzgerald, Aprele |
Zavada |
Biology |
Geology Soc. of Amer. |
Evansville, IN |
| King, Leslie |
Hillhouse |
Psychology |
Assoc. Psych. Sci. |
Chicago, IL |
| White, Lindsey |
Gold |
Philosophy |
Human Rights Conf. |
Bethany, WV |
| 2006-2007 Student Travel Grants |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Conference |
Location |
| Eight students |
Rice |
5 depts: Eng (4); Soc (1); Anthro (1); Biol (1); Music (1); Psych/Phil
(1) |
Conference on Pop Culture of South |
Savannah, GA |
| Five students |
Dula |
Psychology |
Am Psych Assoc |
New Orleans |
| Langston, Lucinda |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
SE Archaeological |
Little Rock, AR |
| Price, Elizabeth |
Franklin |
Sociology & Anthropology |
SE Archaeological |
Little Rock, AR |
| Harrison, Forest |
Laughlin |
Biology |
TN Herp Soc |
Martin, TN |
| McNutt, Dunstan |
MacAvoy |
Philosophy |
So App Under Philo Conf |
Asheville, NC |
| Leonard, Kristy |
Clements |
Psychology |
Mid South Ed Res |
Birmingham, AL |
| Longacre, Hannah; Longacre, Ian |
Shields |
Psychology |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Meeting |
Chicago, IL |
| Brooks, Josh; Burnham, Taylor; Crockett, Carrie |
Gao, Whitelaw, Gregg |
Geology |
Geological Society of America |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Kitts, Sade; Gott, K.C. |
Cutspec |
Communications |
National Communication Assoc |
San Antonio, TX |
| Aldea, Jewel |
Sawyer |
English |
Ohio Shakespeare Conf. |
Marietta, OH |
| Libby, Kathleen |
McGarry |
English |
Lavender Linguistic Conf. |
Washington, DC |
| McNutt, Dunstan |
Gold |
Philosophy |
Student Philosophy Coll. |
Louisville,
KY |
| Seven students |
Kinser |
Women's Studies |
WoMeNet Conf |
TN Tech Univ |
| Longacre, Hannah |
Dixon, Wally |
Psychology |
Soc Res Chld Devel |
Boston, MA |
| Lazenka, Matt |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Southeastern Psychological Association |
New Orleans, LA |
| Adams, Erika |
Kridler, Jamie |
Family & Consumer Sciences |
App Stud Conf |
Maryville, TN |
| Buckles, Jessica; Pate, Morgan |
Gao, Yongli |
Physics, Geology |
TN Water Res Symp |
Mont Bell St Pk |
| Lazenka, Matt |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Midwest Psy Asso |
Chicago, IL |
| 2005-2006 Student Travel Grants |
| Student |
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Conference |
Location |
| Abraham, Jennifer; Frances Chumney; Kevin Gilmer; Chris Hobbs;
Kris Karako; Ben Martin; Metha Welsh |
Dula, Chris |
Psychology |
Association for Psychological Sciences |
New York, NY |
| Acree, Joyce |
Cutspec, Patricia |
Communications |
Southern States Communication Association |
Dallas, TX |
| Angela Barlow; Mindy Bunch |
McCallister, Leslie |
Sociology |
Southeastern Undergraduate Sociology Symposium |
Atlanta, GA |
| Benfield, Natasha; Chumney, Fran;
Collier, Larissa; Hicks, Joshua; Hobbs, Chris; Lamb, Jodie;
Longacre, Hannah |
Dula, Chris |
Psychology |
Southeastern Psychological Association |
Atlanta, GA |
| Buell, Jessica |
Gann, Rosalind |
Curriculum and Instruction |
American Reading Forum |
Sanibel, FL |
| Chumney, Frances |
Dula, Chris |
Psychology |
National Conference on Undergraduate Research |
Asheville, NC |
| Chumney, Frances; Hyder, Heather;
Hobbs, Chris; Iric, Amber; Lamb, Jodie; Snyder, Jennifer |
Dula, Chris |
Psychology |
Tennessee Psychological Association |
Nashville, TN |
| Crockett, Carrie; Nikki Gibson |
Gao, Yongli |
Geology |
Tennessee Water Resources Symposium |
Montgomery, TN |
| Estep, Carie |
Brown, Russ |
Psychology |
Society for Neuroscience |
Washington, DC |
| Falcone, Joseph; Ryle Chastain; Joel Waddell |
Laughlin, Tom |
Biology |
Tri-beta, Association of Southeastern Biologists |
Gatlinburg, TN |
| Gott, KC |
Cutspec, Patricia |
Communications |
Southern States Communication Association |
Dallas, TX |
| Loess, Akash |
Gold, Jeff |
Philosophy |
North Georgia Student Philosophy Conference |
Kennesaw, GA |
| McNutt, Dunstan |
Gold, Jeff |
Philosophy |
Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference |
Oneonta, NY |
| McNutt, Dunstan |
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History |
Phi Alpha Theta |
Nashville, TN |
| McVey, Melody |
Rice, Joe |
Honors |
20th Century Conference |
Columbia, SC |
| Meadors, Carter |
Cutspec, Patricia |
Communications |
Southern States Communication Association |
Dallas, TX |
| Oliver, Jama |
Gold, Jeff |
Philosophy |
Oneonta Undergraduate Philosophy Conference |
Oneonta, NY |
| Ramsey, Cyndi |
Gann, Rosalind |
Curriculum and Instruction |
American Reading Forum |
Sanibel, FL |
| Rosenbalm, Connie |
Gann, Rosalind |
Curriculum and Instruction |
American Reading Forum |
Sanibel, FL |
| Wood, Mandy |
Broderick, Jane |
Human Development and Learning |
National Association for the Education of Young Children |
Washington, DC |
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East Tennessee State University
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College offices: Administration: 129 Yoakley Hall
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Honors-in-Discipline Programs: 206 Yoakley Hall
Fine & Performing Arts: 206 Yoakley Hall
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