Friday April 21, 2023
12:00-1:00pm, Digital Auditorium
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Geography Symposium
Oral Presentations April 21, 2023, Monroe 319 10:00 a.m.Caitlin Shirvinski, “The Construction Industry through Women’s Eyes.” 10:20 a.m.Aimee Trehey & Mike Thrower, “Expanding the Stories in Fredericksburg: Analyzing Diversity in the Landscape.” 11:00 a.m.Victoria Gallaway, “AAG Deep Learning Workshop.” 11:20 a.m.Abigail Zurfluh, “Growing Up Queer in American Suburbs.” POSTERS – available 10 am – noon…
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Get the Jab or Else: Effectiveness of Fear Appeals in the Herman Cain Award Subreddit
By Julia May Faculty Mentor: Dr. Crosby/Dr. Rao Abstract In 2021, I conducted participant observation research on the Herman Cain SubReddit, examining the effectiveness of fear appeals on social media. In that research, I determined that fear appeals on social media platforms are just as effective as they are when used on mass media platforms.…
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HSP90 and Triglyceride Levels in Partially Migratory Canada Geese
By Audra Cote Faculty Mentor: Andrew Dolby, Parrish Waters Abstract The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a partial migrant species, which means that some individuals migrate between breeding and nonbreeding grounds, while others remain in one location throughout the year. Eastern Virginia contains both permanent residents and overwintering migrants which breed in Canada’s James Bay…
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Novel Microfluidic Device Y-Junction for the Temporal Analysis of Apoptosis
By Addison Norden Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randall Reif Abstract Apoptosis is the tightly regulated process of programmed cell death that eliminates excess, damaged, or infected cells from the body. It plays a critical role in tissue homeostasis, and mutations affecting this process can result in tumor development, where the damaged cell is unable to trigger…
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Optimization of Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye on Activated Charcoal
By Abigail Seputro Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leanna Giancarlo Abstract Methylene blue and crystal violet are cationic dyes of high intensity that are commonly discharged in wastewater. The colored compounds in this environment inhibit sunlight penetration in waterways, resulting in the destruction of aquatic ecosystems. Activated carbon offers an attractive option for the efficient removal of…
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Quantification of Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin in Beer using High Performance Liquid Chromatography
By Sierra Hunter Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Smith Abstract The Maltese Brewing Company developed the Signal One 2.0 Beer, which is infused with Carolina reaper chilies during the brewing process, in an attempt to make the world’s hottest beer. To be considered for a Guinness World Record, the beer requires a numerical value in the…
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Quantification of Ingested Microplastics in Two Local Fish Species With Different Feeding Mechanisms
By Megan Carr Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bradley Lamphere Abstract Microplastics are an ever-growing topic of concern in the modern world. There is still much to learn about how the environment and its inhabitants are impacted by microplastics. Many organisms, from humans to birds to fish, are constantly and unknowingly ingesting these microplastics. It is possible…
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Re-Imagining Tibetan Buddhist Mandalas: The Practical Incorporation of Contemporary Aesthetics with Traditional Vajrayana Symbolism
By Kaelyn Escuadra Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Barry Abstract Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism, along with its beliefs and practices, has largely remained hidden from the world; however, the rich tradition has much to offer religiously, philosophically, and through its artwork. This project provides a brief overview of Tibetan Buddhist history, the development of the field…
