Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference 2024
Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference 2024
BRUC 2024 at Milligan University
April 11, 2024  ·  Seeger Chapel and Derthick Building

Milligan University is proud to host the 30th Annual Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference (BRURC) on April 11, 2024. Undergraduate students (and NEW graduate students) from institutions throughout the Southern Appalachian region will present their research projects in a comfortable setting surrounded by other researchers and faculty. This year’s conference will be a one-day event, with sessions 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The conference will take place at Milligan University, located in northeast Tennessee.

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Agenda
Thursday, April 11
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Check-in
Registration and check-in
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Baseline Assessment of Suspended Sediment in King Creek, Brevard, NC - Caleb McCaskill
Caleb McCaskill
Brevard College Poster STEM
Connections Between Parenting Styles and Adult Children’s Self- Perceptions and Behaviors - Kristen Hendriksen
Kristen Hendriksen
Mars Hill University Poster Social Science
DNA Modification in Bacteriophage Flamethrower - Aubrey Erwin
Aubrey Erwin
Lee University Poster STEM
Exploring Key Factors Determining Housing Prices in the Tri-Cities Area - Elideth Fortune
Elideth Fortune
Business and Education Milligan University Poster
How an economic rise led to a housing crisis in Ireland - Gabrjel Kajic
Gabrjel Kajic
Business and Education Milligan University Poster
Leadership Styles: A Generational Perspective on Motivation - Ashlee Taylor
Ashlee Taylor
Mars Hill University Poster Social Science
Rags or Riches: How surplus nectar affects pollen foraging of Bombus impatiens - Daniel Flores
Daniel Flores
Poster STEM University of Pikeville
Synthesis of Light-responsive Vitamin B12 Conjugates of Selumetinib and Temozolomide for Targeted Cancer Therapy - Maggie Kingman, Isabella Morris
Maggie Kingman, Isabella Morris
Lincoln Memorial University Poster STEM
Synthesis of Light-responsive Vitamin-B12 Conjugates of SN38 and Toremifene for Targeted Cancer Therapy - Phoebe Racicot, JeanPaul Santamarina
Phoebe Racicot, JeanPaul Santamarina
Lincoln Memorial University Poster STEM
Testing The Toxicity of BPA and BPF On The Model Organism, C. elegans - Allison Porter
Allison Porter
King University Poster STEM
The Great Cookie Debate: A Truly Serious Scientific Inquiry
Mary G. Jackson, Janeen Bradley Pennell
Librarians Milligan University Poster Social Science
The Relationship Between Coaching Styles and Student Athlete Performance - Kayla Gallagher
Kayla Gallagher
Mars Hill University Poster Social Science
Turning a Negative Into a Positive: The Effect of an Antimicrobial Agent on Gram-Negative Bacteria Presence in the Poultry Industry - Evan Gordon, Jessie Holsombeck, Amanda Ledford
Evan Gordon, Jessie Holsombeck, Amanda Ledford
Lee University Poster STEM
Undergraduate Students' Perceptions, Justifications, and Motives of Complaining Behaviors - Suzanne Agguirre
Suzanne Aguirre
Milligan University Poster Social Science
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Heritage
Heritage
Demonstration Milligan University Music Performance
Keynote Address: Ron Kastens
Ron Kastens
Keynote Milligan University
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
A Bridge for the Analysis of ESG Companies on Various MSCI Ratings - Samantha Maldonado, Marius Grytdal
Samantha Maldonado, Marius Grytdal
Business and Education Milligan University Oral Presentation
Evaluating the Efficacy of a Non-invasive Hair Sampling Method for Bobcat (Lynx rufus) Research - Emily Boring
Emily Boring
Lincoln Memorial University Oral Presentation STEM
On the State of Higher Education Accommodations for Autistic Undergraduate Students in Appalachia - Erin Owens
Erin Owens
ETSU Oral Presentation Social Science
Students Cybersecurity Training - Grace Allen, Luis Betances, Gabriella Cedillos-Dixon, Jordan Thalacker, Stephen Gilbert, Brandon Malone, Taylor Pavish, Connor Goodrich
Grace Allen, Luis Betances, Gabriella Cedillos-Dixon, Jordan Thalacker, Stephen Gilbert, Brandon Malone, Taylor Pavish, Connor Goodrich
Milligan University Oral Presentation STEM
The Beginning and the End: Finding Hope for the Future in Ephrem's Hymns on Paradise and Bonhoeffer's Creation and Fall - Evan Magness
Evan Magness
Humanities Milligan University Oral Presentation
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
"God just doesn't understand:" Religious and Spiritual Struggles as a Predictor of Existential Isolation - Rachel Six
Rachel Six
Oral Presentation Social Science UVA Wise
A comparative study of the effects of Bromelain treatment across different cancer cell types - William Ta
William Ta
Lee University Oral Presentation STEM
Disordered Eating in Relation to Athletic Participation - Adrianne Hobbs
Adrianne Hobbs
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
The effects of family background and demographic on Milligan Student's GPA - Erik Castillo
Erik Castillo
Business and Education Milligan University Oral Presentation
Unnatural Dipeptide Antibiotics: Comparing the Efficacy and Green Viability of Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis - Hailey Hetzler
Hailey Hetzler
Milligan University Oral Presentation STEM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Improvement of Student Education Resources Using Data Analysis - Casey Peavler
Casey Peavler
Oral Presentation STEM University of Pikeville
Reimagining Care in Western North Carolina; Exploring the Relationship Between Reproductive Justice and Doula Work - Stella Banowetz
Stella Banowetz
Oral Presentation Social Science Warren Wilson College
Self-Efficacy of School Counselors Working with Students with Disabilities - Laura Head
Laura Head
Business and Education ETSU Oral Presentation
The Effects of Chronic Cadmium Exposure on the Aging Process - Katherine Bedel
Katherine Bedel
Lincoln Memorial University Oral Presentation STEM
Water Quality in the Upper Elk River Watershed and the Implications for Gyrinophilus palleucus - Channing Barker
Channing Barker
Brevard College Oral Presentation STEM
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Academic Performance in College Students - Michaela Koricinova
Michaela Koricinova
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Analyzing Gender Differentials in Major Golf Tournaments: A Comparative Analysis of PGA and LPGA Performance Metrics - Gabrielle Hammond
Gabrielle Hammond
Business and Education Milligan University Oral Presentation
Digital Disaster: The Effects of Excessive Technology and Problematic Parental Device Usage on Social Development in Early Childhood - Ashley Wyatt
Ashley Wyatt
Oral Presentation Social Science UVA Wise
Does Terminology Matter? Differences in Attitudes Towards "Psilocybin" vs "Magic Mushrooms" - Madison Simounet
Madison Simounet
Milligan University Oral Presentation Social Science
Greener Synthesis of Antimicrobial Peptides - Maxwell Brown
Maxwell Brown
Milligan University Oral Presentation STEM
Housewife Cover: CIA Spouses During the Cold War - Ambrose Tisdel
Ambrose Tisdel
Emory & Henry University Oral Presentation Social Science
Mr. Morale: Kendrick Lamar casting off his Savior Complex on Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers - Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones
Humanities Milligan University Oral Presentation
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bee Print - Shelton Harviel, Mekala Stevens
Shelton Harviel, Mekala Stevens
Milligan University STEM Technical Demonstration
Dialects in Natural Language Processing - Anvi Kompalli
Anvi Kompalli
STEM Technical Demonstration UVA Wise
Exploring Battery Performance with Automated Testing - Luis Betances, Dustin Bartley, Logan Emory, Landen Street
Luis Betances, Dustin Bartley, Logan Emory, Landen Street
Milligan University STEM Technical Demonstration
Protecting Batteries With an Adjustable, Microcontroller-based Low-Voltage Disconnect - Henry Holben, Eli Ensley, Riley Gregor, Henry Holben, Weston Street, Drew Utterback
Henry Holben, Eli Ensley, Riley Gregor, Henry Holben, Weston Street, Drew Utterback
Milligan University STEM Technical Demonstration
Solar-Powered Water Purification System in Piedras Negras, Mexico - Camila Rivas, Blake Lacroix, Kaelyn Slaughter, Luke Floyd, Chris Heaton
Camila Rivas, Blake Lacroix, Kaelyn Slaughter, Luke Floyd, Chris Heaton
Milligan University STEM Technical Demonstration
Sustainable Solar Powered Electricity System for Off-grid Refugee Home - Grace Allen, Jacob Nance, Samuel Docerly, Elijah Johnson, Duncan Arnold
Grace Allen, Jacob Nance, Samuel Docerly, Elijah Johnson, Duncan Arnold
Milligan University STEM Technical Demonstration
The incorporation of AI into a class environment with interactive touch board technology - Jean Blignaut, Sanae Demerrite
Jean Blignaut, Sanae Demerrite
Milligan University STEM Technical Demonstration
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
A Bridge Too Far: Religious Nationalism and Integration of Church and State in Nazi Germany and Modern Russia - Nathan Briscoe
Nathan Briscoe
Milligan University Oral Presentation Social Science
Ibsen and Individuality in A Doll's House - Sarah Parish
Sarah Parish
Fine Arts Lenoir-Rhyne University Oral Presentation
Scared to death: Corticol reactivity following a mortality salience prime - Trevor Morris
Trevor Morris
Oral Presentation Social Science UVA Wise
Synthesis and Physicochemical Properties of a Trifluoroacetamido Derivative of Acetaminophen - Joshua Boldon
Joshua Boldon
Lincoln Memorial University Oral Presentation STEM
The Effects of Post-partum PTSD on Mother-Infant Bonding - Madelyn Kelly
Madelyn Kelly
Milligan University Oral Presentation Social Science
The Lost National Champion - AJ Stralow
AJ Stralow
Business and Education Milligan University Oral Presentation
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Different Parenting Styles and the Effect on Mental Health - Abbie Erme
Abbie Erme
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
Exploring the Transformative Power of Love and Confession in 'Crime and Punishment' - Sydney Reeder
Sydney Reeder
Humanities Milligan University Oral Presentation
Navigation of Social Stress and 2023 Legislation by LGBTQ+ Parents - Emma Seibert
Emma Seibert
Lenoir-Rhyne University Oral Presentation Social Science
Neuropeptide S coexists with neuromodulators and presumptive neurotransmitter in the human lung tissue afflicted with adenocarcinoma. Possible diagnostic procedure in cancer tissue identification - Noah Helphenstine
Noah Helphenstine
Oral Presentation STEM University of Pikeville
Predicting the Cut-Line for Bowling Tournaments - Christian Brown
Christian Brown
Business and Education Milligan University Oral Presentation
Zodiac and Personality - Georgia Fisher
Georgia Fisher
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
A Resilience Path: Surveys of Women in Appalachia Who Survived Child Sexual Abuse - Lilly Meade
Lily Meade
Oral Presentation Social Science UVA Wise
Does Parental Influence Have an Effect on a Child's College Major Choice? - Ashley Allen
Ashley Allen
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
The Negative Effect the ADHD Label Has On Opinions Towards Struggling Students - Mackenzie Gilbert
Mackenzie Gilbert
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM
Comparing Perceptions of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Comprehensive Analysis - Callie Shehan
Callie Shehan
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
Evaluation of Camellia sinensis Anxiolytic Effect in Danio rerio - Krista Meredith
Krista Meredith
Lincoln Memorial University Oral Presentation STEM
In the Beginning, God Sang: The Study of Music and Creation Throughout Christian History - Grayce Wise
Grayce Wise
Humanities Milligan University Oral Presentation
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
DO COLLEGE BOWLERS EXPERIENCE MORE PBA SUCCESS?
Allison Robbins
Buisness and Education Milligan University Poster
Eating to fill the void: Existential isolation and healthy eating - Gracie Johnson
Gracie Johnson
Poster Social Science UVA Wise
Effects of Terminalia chebula and Prednisone in a DSS-induced Colitis Zebrafish Model - Makayla Perez
Makayla Perez
Lee University Poster STEM
Poker and Econometrics : What does the Data Say ?
Brian Garcia
Buisness and Education Milligan University Poster
Predicting March Madness - What Makes a Champion? - Jazper Johnson
Jazper Johnson
Business and Education Milligan University Poster
Predicting the Next Gold Medalist - Sylas Chambers
Sylas Chambers
Business and Education Milligan University Poster
Restoration Assessment of King's Creek Trees - Autumn Wright
Autumn Wright
Brevard College Poster STEM
Spirituality in Counseling: Assessing Spiritual Competencies in Milligan Students at the Graduate Level - Josiah Loveall
Josiah Loveall
Milligan University Poster Social Science
Synthesis and lipophilicity of a fluorinated derivative of N,N′-diacetyl-p-phenylenediamine - Preston Akers
Preston Akers
Lincoln Memorial University Poster STEM
Synthesis and lipophilicity of the para fluorinated derivative of phenytoin - Briana Martinez, Presley Cole
Briana Martinez, Presley Cole
Lincoln Memorial University Poster STEM
The Effect of Automatic Thoughts on Executive Functioning - Lauren Bryner
Lauren Bryner
Mars Hill University Poster Social Science
The Effects of Interest Rate Fluctuations on Investment Levels/Stock Prices - Clay Gallant
Clay Gallant
Business and Education Milligan University Poster
The Impact Of Attachment Styles And Love Languages On Friendship And Relationship Quality - Sydney Gearhart, Camden Ingle
Sydney Gearhart, Camden Ingle
Mars Hill University Poster Social Science
3:25 PM - 3:40 PM
3:25 PM - 3:40 PM
Misconceptions of Mental Illness Among Undergraduate Majors - Elena Peak
Elena Peak
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
Planetary Music: The Depiction of the Cosmos in Concert and Film Repertoire - Esther Kavanaugh
Esther Kavanaugh
Fine Arts Milligan University Oral Presentation
The Impact of Sex Differences, Estrogen loss, and Caveolin on Cardiac Myocyte Apoptosis Following Sympathetic Stimulation - Libbie Ogilvie
Libbie Ogilvie
ETSU Oral Presentation STEM
3:40 PM - 3:55 PM
3:40 PM - 3:55 PM
Landon Carter Haynes: The Fallout of Ministry - Anna Miller
Anna Miller
Humanities Milligan University Oral Presentation
Quorum Quenchers: A New Tool Against Pseudomonas Drug Resistance - Thomas Johnson, Blake Fauver
Thomas Johnson, Blake Fauver
Milligan University Oral Presentation STEM
The Correlation Between Anxiety and Depression and Substance Abuse In Early Adults - Grace Beatty
Grace Beatty
King University Oral Presentation Social Science
3:55 PM - 4:10 PM
3:55 PM - 4:10 PM
The Effects of Childhood Emotional Maltreatment on Adulthood Relationships of Minority Women: A Qualitative Study - Suzanne Aguirre
Suzanne Aguirre
Milligan University Oral Presentation Social Science
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Graduate Fair
Graduate Fair
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing
Closing
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Exhibitors

Milligan University

Graduate Programs

Tusculum University

Graduate Programs

ETSU

Graduate Programs

King University

King University Graduate Programs

Carson Newman University

Masters and Doctoral Programs

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LOCATION
Seeger Chapel and Derthick Building, 1 Blowers Blvd, Milligan, TN 37682
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Location: Seeger Chapel and Derthick Building, 1 Blowers Blvd, Milligan, TN 37682

DATE

April 11, 2024

LOCATION

Seeger Chapel and Derthick Building
Milligan, TN
Seeger Chapel and Derthick Building, 1 Blowers Blvd, Milligan, TN 37682

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