Category: Oral Presentation
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Taking the public to the private: the role of art in Eighteenth-Century Spanish tertulias
By Julia May Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Lewis Abstract In the Age of the Enlightenment, women of nobility in Spain began to gain some authority to make important contributions to society in various ways. Through examining primary and secondary sources, and records from museums and archives in Madrid, we are able to gain insight into…
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Apoptosis Induction in Jurkat T Lymphocytes by Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
By Shreya Murali Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randall Reif Abstract Apoptosis, commonly known as programmed cell death, constantly occurs in humans. In healthy cells, proton pump proteins allow for H+ ions to permeate cellular membranes, regulating pH levels. However, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole, prevent proton movement, resulting in pH regulation limitations. As the…
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AIVA: Artificial Intelligence Music Composition in Educational Sound Design
By Madeline Berger Faculty Mentor: Michael Benson Abstract A robust sound design often includes underscoring to accentuate the performance on stage. However, licensing and copyright laws can obstruct the use of prerecorded music in a performance, and original composition can be time consuming and costly. Enter AIVA, a web-based artificial intelligence which specializes in music…
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Accent Attitudes and the Latino Community: A Study of Accent Perceptions towards Spanish-Accented English and its Effects on Latinos in the United States
By Eden Shenal Faculty Mentor: Marisa Martinez Mira Abstract The guiding question for my research will be, what are the social impacts on Latino individuals speaking accented English as they live, work, and otherwise interact with US-born native English speakers? Are there adverse stereotypes and perceptions about foreign accents that impact their lives, and if…
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UMW CATF Social Media Strategy and Implementation
By Brian P. Wolf Faculty Mentor: Dr. Adria Goldman Abstract For my Honors Capstone Project I developed and updated a social media strategy for the UMW Climate Action Task Force (CATF). The CATF is an on-campus organization dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of UMW by proposing actionable policies the university should implement to help…
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The Effect of Fluorouracil on Pathogenic and Non-pathogenic Oral Microorganisms and Microbial Interactions with Preventative Measures
By Valeria Ortiz Jimenez Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lynn Lewis Abstract Cancer chemotherapy compromises the patient’s oral health through dysbiosis of oral microbiota and increases the prevalence of dental caries, gingivitis, oral mucositis, and xerostomia. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of a common chemotherapeutic agent, Fluorouracil (5-FU), on certain microorganisms that are common within…
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Dark History: Open 9-5/ The Role of Antebellum and Civil War Era Dark Tourism Sites on the American East Coast
By Abigail Zurfluh Faculty Mentor: Dr. Farhang Rouhani Abstract Dark tourism is the visiting of places that educate, or are associated with dark points of human history and activity. Looking into the Untied States Eastern Coast, the majority of these sites are associated with the Antebellum and Civil War era of American history. Think of…
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Vine Boom Effect: Ayahuasca and Staged Authenticity in Late-Stage Capitalism
By Erin Mahoney Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Mentore Abstract In recent decades, nation-states in the Global North have seen a newfound popularization of psychedelic substances, such as LSD, DMT, and psylocibin. Today, it is an emerging practice among a class of affluent tourists to travel to the Amazon rainforest and participate in the ayahuasca ritual,…
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Rotational Dynamics Of Asymmetric Molecules
By Madeline Killian Faculty Mentor: Dr. Varun Makhija Abstract Light interacts with molecules constantly in nature. Understanding these interactions gives us more insight into what our world is made up of. When light hits a molecule it is absorbed by the electrons in the molecule. The goal of the overarching research is to make a…
