The 28th Annual Kapp Honors Day
Thursday, April 4, 2024 — Schedule
(classes cancelled)
Each year, Honors Day gives those students the opportunity to share the fruits of that work with their friends and colleagues. Even more, it is a chance for the campus community to celebrate the liberal arts as reflected in these student achievements. Whether you live on campus or are a guest here for the day, we invite you to explore the remarkable range of research, performance, and creative work on display as part of Honors Day 2024.
Concurrent Sessions
The day’s program is listed in chronological order, by session. The information provided includes title, presenter(s), and faculty sponsor. Presentations are scheduled to last 20 minutes, including time for questions.
Sequence of Events
Concurrent Session I : 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Concurrent Session II : 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Session III : 11:00a.m. – Noon
Lunch : Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Concurrent Session IV : 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Concurrent Session V : 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions VI: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Session I
Session I
Session I
Session 1A – Andison Center
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis John | Impulse Buying: Who, How, and Why We Do It | Marc B. Setterlund |
| Amelia Arnold | The Impact of Message Framing on Attitudes Towards Environmentalism and Pro-Environmental Behaviors | Marc B. Setterlund |
| Noah Festerling | Who’s Fault is it Anyway?: Emotion Regulation in Collegiate Doubles | Jacob S. Sawyer |
| Moderator(s): | Holly Hall , Madelyn Weber |
Session 1B – SAC 109
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Micheals Caleb Schuring |
Determining Optimal Patient Positioning on DEXA for People With Scoliosis | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Andrea Taghon | Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Collegiate Track and Field Athletes | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Dani Ries | The Impact of Music on Sprint Race Times | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Moderator(s): | Sophia Cooney, Matthew Przepiora |
Session 1C – SAC 110
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Wittlieff | Equal Rights, Interrupted: How the Feminist Movement Regressed Due to White Evangelical Beliefs | Matthew J. Smith |
| Maizey Wheeler | On the Importance of Biblical Feminism in Today’s Cisheteropatriarchy | Matthew J. Smith |
| Kennedy Mullen | The Future of Assisted Reproductive Technology | Matthew J. Smith |
| Moderator(s): | Dani Crews, Maria Kolb |
Session 1D – Dow L4
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Burns Dallas Conn Allie Mahoney |
Anti-racism on the Factory Floor: Union Membership, Right-to-Work, and Racial Attitudes | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Alison Bush Lauren Kenn Ella Squire |
Hell Hath no Fury Like the Chronically Online: Violence, Social Media, and Social Movements | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Emily Patzkowsky Shadain Pink Robert Preni Chelsea Swartzle |
The American (In)justice System: Judges, Defenses, and Sentencing | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Moderator(s): | Emily Dimock, Isabella Theisen |
Session 1F – Dance Studio
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Zoë Dawson – Choreographer
Dancers: |
Choreography as an Imposition: Investigating Imposter Syndrome through Dance | Catherine C. MacMaster |
| Syd Lopez | Emotions, Trauma, Movement, and Dance | Catherine C. MacMaster |
| Moderator(s): | Jerrica Marietti, Aubrey Martin |
Session 1G – SAC 113
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Baker Moss Ely Matt Hayes Audrey Hester Brooke Hetherington Weston Hirvela Charlayne-Aye Olegario Vincent Johnson Rachel Olivieri Euan Saunders Mary Webb Logan Williams Corey Zeneberg |
Pine River Anthology 2024 “Lacuna” | Lee J. Vander Kooi |
| Moderators: | Charlayne-Aye Olegario, Elena Psetas |
Session II
Session II
Session II
Session 2A – Andison Center
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Alivia Giles | If Taylor Swift Was a Man, She’d Be the Man | Matthew A. Cicci |
| Darcy Daenzer | Female Sexuality and the “Moral Pornography” of Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories | Laura E. von Wallmenich |
| Mackenzie Harwood | The Ethical Implications of Synthetic Biology and its Use to Promote Human Health | Douglas R. Campbell |
| Moderators: | Grace Gottschalk, Alli Wichert |
Session 2B – SAC 109
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Przepiora Toby Stauffer |
Comparative Analysis of Division I and III Collegiate Soccer Data | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Noah Janssen | Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning on College Athletes’ Explosive, and Athletic Performance | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Ty Slater | MSU Football Data Analytics: How is Maximum Velocity and Acceleration Correlated to Weight Room Metrics? | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Moderator(s): | Lydia Back, Sarah Wortley |
Session 2C – SAC 110
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hyde | Effects of Injector Design on the Performance of a Small Liquid-fueled Rocket Engine | Victor Argueta-Diaz |
| Paige Kohler | Effects of Road Salts on Feeding Behaviors of Daphnia magna | Amanda D. Harwood |
| Angela Marie Edwards Mish | The Effect of Chronic NaCl Exposure on the Reproduction of Daphnia magna | Amanda D. Harwood |
| Moderator(s): | Matthew Kinney, Nate Watson |
Session 2D – Dow L4
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Madelyn Weber | Comparison of Concussion Symptoms Between Female and Male Athletes | Brianna D. Harfmann |
| Hunter Jaffray | Recognition and Denial of the Armenian Genocide in the 21st Century | Derick L. Hulme |
| Krysta Bennett | Women in Music: Exploring the Experiences of Women Musicians in a Male-Dominated Field | Emma R. Bosley-Smith |
| Moderator(s): | Nevea Bush, Grace Doherty |
Session 2G – SAC 113
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bollinger Mikaylyn Kenny Maxim Kraniak Jake Lasceski Morgan Leake Yaw Poku |
Public Policy | Ben L. Peterson |
Session 2H – Presbyterian Hall
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| David Troyer- Creator
Actors: |
Magical Realism: The Ever-Present, Unspoken Theatrical Genre | Scott A. Mackenzie |
| Moderator(s): | Regan Elliott, Julia Weihs |
Session III
Session III
Session III
Session 3A – Andison Center
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Neva Griffin | God’s Existence and the Fine-Tuning Argument | Douglas R. Campbell |
| Noah Festerling | Politics in the Periphery: Determinants of Regional Political Distinctiveness | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Maria Vostrizansky | Yugoslavia as an American Cold War Asset: Examining the Truman Administration s Approach to Anti-Communism and Strategic Alliances | Liping Bu |
| Moderator(s): | Ryan Gray, Megan Neeley |
Session 3B – SAC 109
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Benji Schall | Growth Rates of a Generalist Garter Snake in a Variable Ecosystem | John Rowe |
| Michael Kasperek | Mental Health of Division III College Athletes | Brianna D. Harfmann |
| Anna Thornburgh | The Psychological Effect of Parental Cancer on Dependents | Brianna D. Harfmann |
| Moderator(s): | Anya Drewnicki, Lilianna Smith |
Session 3C – SAC 110
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Kraenzlein | Abortion as A Political Issue | Derick L. Hulme |
| Nayonikaa Singhaal | Behind the Closed Doors: An Analysis of Domestic Violence in India | Derick L. Hulme |
| Nate Watson | Towards a Comprehensive Framework for Combating Contemporary Materials Challenges in School Libraries | Jeff Abernathy |
| Moderator(s): | Kendelle Aprati, Reagan Gleason |
Session 3D – Dow L4
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Dani Crews | Implicit Bias in the Law Enforcement System | Jacob S. Sawyer |
| Syd Lopez | Teacher Passion and Drive | Beth R. Spinner |
| Sophia Cooney Andrew Ludden Bri Wallace |
What Do College Students Think of Psychedelics? Examining attitudes, usage, and association with death anxiety. | Jacob S. Sawyer |
| Moderator(s): | Anna Fein, Caleigh Winters |
Session 3F – Dance Studio
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Gabe Baynesan Ella Bright Catie Carey Lily Carney Cody Deisler Hailey Elwarner Tristian Gist Lauren Heard Zoe Hedrick Morgan Horvath Isabel House Ashley Kailbourne Taylor Mathey Emily Rivera David Troyer Brooklin Yokubonus |
A Somatic Movement Choir | Catherine C. MacMaster |
| Moderator(s): | Amanda Baker, Elana Potie |
Session 3G – SAC 113
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Conn Kylie Demarets Mallory Fenskie Toby Layson Tess Lord Bronwyn McAlindon Robert Preni Gabe Roof Breanna Yorch |
Common Sense Solutions | Ben L. Peterson |
Session IV
Session IV
Session IV
Session 4A – Andison Center
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Monroe | Brazil’s Political Climate Is a Danger For the Amazon | Derick L. Hulme |
| Megan Leslie | The Effects of Social Media on Our Youth’s Mental Health | Derick L. Hulme |
| Allison Bush | Weight, Does it Matter? An Analysis of the Weighting Scheme Driving the Environmental Performance Index | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Moderator(s): | Akwasi Asare, Ed Markarian |
Session 4B – SAC 109
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Bunce Joanna Scorziello |
Effect of Toothbrush Storage Methods on Toothbrush Contamination and Oral Microbiome pH. | Jennifer R. Vranish |
| Christina Harbin Noah Janssen |
Effects of Chronic Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Measures During a Glucose Tolerance Test | Jennifer R. Vranish |
| Mike Ravn | The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Circadian Rhythm Parameters | Brianna D. Harfmann |
| Moderator(s): | Cael Dempsey, Ryan Gray |
Session 4C – SAC 110
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| George Amoako | Origins of Enantioselectivity in Enzymatic Oxidation of Indoles | Karen L. Ball |
| George Amoako Ella Cusack Grace Fryer |
Relationship of Bone Reoxygenation Rate and Bone Density Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry | Karen L. Ball |
| Moderator(s): | Jerrica Marietti, Aubrey Martin |
Session 4D – Dow L4
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Neeb | Examining the Influence of Menstrual Cycles on Academic Performance | Janelle L. Blazek |
| Jessica Skinner | Exploring Gendered Norms and Experiences of People With PCOS | Janelle L. Blazek |
| Emily Smith | The Rise of Xenotransplantation | Jeff Abernathy |
| Moderator(s): | Sarah Bollinger, Kylie Lewis |
Session 4G – SAC 113
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsley Kinney | Creative Reflections on the Locrian Mode | Justin B. Rito |
| Brenna Kilby | Exploring Authoritarianism and Democracy in the Choreographic Processes of Martha Graham and Anna Halprin | Catherine C. MacMaster |
| Amanda Baker | The Golem of Theresienstadt’ – Folklore in Tragic Times | Robert D. Vivian |
| Moderator(s): | Dominic Megdanoff, Gabriel Sultzbach |
Session 4H – Presbyterian Hall
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Ella Bright Cody Deisler Noah Festerling Emerson Inzeo Alexis John David Troyer |
Men and Women Writing Women in Drama | Scott A. Mackenzie |
| Moderator(s): | Allyson Harvey, Dylan Smith |
Session V
Session V
Session V
Session 5B – SAC 109
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Cowen Haylee Williams |
Comparative Oral Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Use in DIII Collegiate Athletes | Karen L. Ball |
| Brenden Coulter | Fiber Type Oxidation | Karen L. Ball |
| Mike Ravn | The Effect of Overexpression of EP3 Receptors on Troponin Levels and Cardiac Dysfunction in Mice | Karen L. Ball |
| Moderator(s): | Matt Arrigoni, Olivia Ayers |
Session 5C – SAC 110
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| David Valdes | A Computational Verification of the Reconstruction Conjecture on Small Graphs | Robert Molina |
| Grant Goetschy | Gold Price Indicators in the U.S. | Bradford S. Westgate |
| Moderator(s): | Austin DeRocher, Ryan Gray |
Session 5E – Clack Gallery
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Takeveiona Costigan Alexandra Gillies Yuhao Guo Weston Hirvela Vincent Johnson Chetara Knight Elizabeth Scott Corey Zeneberg Abigail Zerbe |
Art and Design Majors’ Senior Show 2024 “Spectrum” | Jillian D. Dickson |
| Moderator(s): | Elinor Hnizda, Charlayne-Aye Olegario |
Session VI
Session VI
Session VI
Session 6I – Andison Center
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Vanisacker | Analyzing NCAA D1 Athletes Training Loads | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Alexis Dykstra Laiken Ex Elijah Thomas |
Caffeine Consumption and its Effects on Academic Performance | Renee L. McCune |
| Rylei Hollenbaugh Landen Pierce Sydney Rudolph Taylor Stenger |
Do Anxiety Levels of Nursing College Students Decrease After Education in Anxiety Reducing Techniques Over the Course of Seven weeks? | Amanda D. Harwood |
| Trevor Grandy Rachel Whitt |
Effect of NaCl on Feeding Behaviors of H. azteca | Renee L. McCune |
| Amanda Garcia Morgan Leake Jessalyn Marshall Bill Syckle |
Effects of Sleep on Academic Performance in Nursing Majors | Renee L. McCune |
| Miranda Avolio Kali Donnelly Rylee Koutz Claire Williams |
Elderly Activity in Long-Term Care Facilities and the Effect on Daily Life Satisfaction | Renee L. McCune |
| Rachel Kostrzewa | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals | Alexander H.K. Montoye |
| Ella Lavey | Exploration of Eating in Collegiate Athletes and Potential Mediators and Moderators | Janelle L. Blazek |
| Monica Karagozian | Investigating Science Teachers’ Motivations to Continue Teaching Through a National Teacher Shortage | Brian B. Hancock |
| Scott Sparks | Phytochemical Analysis of the American Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) | Brian J. Doyle |
| Moderator(s): | Alivia Giles, Megan Leslie, David O’Rourke, Nayeli Santana-Venegas |
Session 6K – Andison Chapel
| Presenter(s) | Title of Presentation | Faculty Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Burns | Active and Passive Social Media Use and Mental Health Outcomes | Jacob S. Sawyer |
| Labor Unions and Voting Behavior | Britt A. Cartrite | |
| Allie Mahoney | Adverse Childhood Experiences in Relation to Psychopathy | Jacob S. Sawyer |
| Rise of Radical Right | Britt A. Cartrite | |
| Abigale Thorsen | Anxiety and Depression in College Aged Individuals Following Adverse Childhood Experiences | Jacob S. Sawyer |
| Kyle Scheck | Brave New City-State | Douglas R. Campbell |
| Samantha Peterson | Church Politics | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Brenna Smith | Diagnosed, Therefore I Am: How Health and Identity Relate to Treatment Adherence | Marc B. Setterlund |
| Abbey Short | The Second Chance Our Ex-Offenders Deserve: Predicting Criminal Relapse, Recidivism, and Successful Reentry | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Dallas Conn | The Split Ticket Voter | Britt A. Cartrite |
| Moderator(s): | Grant Goetschy, Mikaylyn Kenney, Michael Pitzo, Brayden Spaulding |