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53rd Annual Meeting

Lindenwood University

St. Charles, Missouri

April 21-22, 2017

Program Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

MAS Meeting Schedule .............................................................................................. 3

Plenary Session ............................................................................................................ 4

Lindenwood Campus Map .......................................................................................... 5

Letter from the MAS President ................................................................................... 6

About the Academy ..................................................................................................... 7

SECTION PROGRAMS

Agriculture Section ...................................................................................................... 8

Atmospheric Sciences Section .................................................................................... 9

Biochemistry/medicine/technology Section ................................................................ 11

Biology Section ........................................................................................................... 14

Chemistry Section ....................................................................................................... 17

Conservations Section ................................................................................................. 18

Geography Section ...................................................................................................... 20

Geology and Geosciences Section .............................................................................. 21

Math and Computer Science Section .......................................................................... 22

Physics and Engineering Section ................................................................................ 23

Science Education Section .......................................................................................... 24

Social and Behavioral Science Section ....................................................................... 25

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MAS Meeting Schedule

Friday, APR 21

7:00-8:30 PM Registration (Spellmann Center – ABL*)

7:00-8:30 MAS Social (Spellman Center - ABL)

8:00-8:30 MAS Council Meeting (Spellman Center - ABL)

(*ABL = Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room on 4th floor)

Saturday, APR 22

7:30-9:00 AM Registration (Spellmann Center - ABL)

7:30-9:00 Poster Set-up (Spellmann Center – hallways on 3rd and 4th floors)

9:00-12:00 PM Oral Presentations (Harmon Hall)

12:00-1:00 Lunch (Spellmann Café or on own)

1:00-1:30 Business Meeting (Spellman Center - ABL)

1:30-2:30 Plenary Session (Spellman Center - ABL)

2:30-3:35 Poster Session (Spellman Center – hallways on 3rd and 4th floors)

Oral Presentation Rooms (All in Harmon Hall)

Agriculture 119Atmospheric Science 121Biochem/med/tech 136Biology 137Chemistry 217CS-Math 229Conservation 137Geography 145Geology 131Physics & Engineering 231Science Ed 233Social & Behavioral Science 250, 251

A complete list of abstracts for all presentations (oral and poster) can be downloaded out:

https://www.moacademysci.org/annual-meeting/

(Scroll down to Meeting Information and Schedule)

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https://www.moacademysci.org/annual-meeting/

Plenary Session

Speaker:Dr. John A. Crawford

Seminar Title: Wetland Creation for Amphibian Conservation: Effective Strategy or Ecological Dead-end?

Dr. John A. Crawford received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), M.S. in Biology from Illinois State University, and Ph.D. from the University of Missouri (Columbia). After a two year postdoctoral appointment at Indiana University, he spent five years as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Lindenwood University (St. Charles). He has authored or co-authored over 30 scientific publications and given over 50 presentations. He has also been awarded over $1.1 million in funding and grants to date. He is now a Senior Research Scientist in charge of the wildlife ecology research program at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. His primary research interests are on the effects of habitat alteration, habitat degradation, and global climate change on amphibian populations. In addition to his work on determination of amphibian declines (causes), he has also begun investigations into methods which can mitigate these declines (solutions).

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Lindenwood University Map

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17 – Spellmann Center

8 – Harmon Hall

Letter from the MAS President

Missouri Academy of Science and Lindenwood University welcome you to the 53rd Annual Meeting in St. Charles. We look forward to seeing you there and encourage each of you to organize your schedule and take advantage of the facilities and resources the local arrangements committee and Lindenwood University bring to the annual meeting.

Since the inception of MAS in 1934 it has served as a central gathering of science professionals who work in organizations scattered across the state. It is an opportunity to share research findings with colleagues in other institutions, to develop collaborative projects and to develop professional contacts – to network in modern terms. In the intervening 83 years, the goals and objectives of our founders have not changed.

The annual meeting is also an opportunity to step back from the intense focus on our research and build collegial relationships. Take the time to renew old friendships and welcome new colleagues. When I was a graduate student I was baffled because my advisor spent entire meetings leaning against hallway walls in conversation with colleagues while I hurried from session to session to hear research presentations. With a little distance and a whole lot of time, I can see that my advisor had the more ‘productive professional’ meeting experience. I encourage each of you to be active and socially engaged during our annual meeting.

Members of MAS have a long history of supporting young scientists through Junior Division and the Annual State Competition for middle school and high school science projects. Additionally, we support undergraduate and graduate students who participate in the Senior Academy. I encourage each of you to support and mentor students in research, then complete the science process by communicating their results to their peers at the MAS annual meeting.

Opportunities for professional involvement with MAS are numerous. Become involved with MAS as part of the Executive Council, or serve as a Senior Division Section Chair, or volunteer to serve on one of several standing committees. Urge your colleagues to become active in the Academy, and introduce new colleagues to this statewide network of science professionals.

MAS annual meeting is the visible culmination of work by dedicated professional volunteers who form the body of the Academy. I want to thank our webmaster, Dr. Vern Hart, for his diligent work in developing our new website, and responding to all the requests for updates and information. Dr. Keesoo Lee has led the Junior Division for the past two years with outstanding results. Their contribution to MAS exemplifies professional service opportunities offered by MAS.

I wish to thank all those at Lindenwood University, especially Dr. Alison Albee and her colleagues on the local arrangements committee for their year-long effort to organize the annual meeting and provide necessary technical support, logistical support and hospitality for the 2017 annual meeting.

In the science world, April is always a busy month. This year our meeting coincides with the National March for Science, and national Earth Day. The role of professional science societies such as MAS has never been more important as we communicate the value of science in understanding processes in the natural world, ensuring environmental integrity and contributing to wellbeing of all species.

Dr. Staria S. VanderpoolPresident, Missouri Academy of Science, 2016-2017

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About the Academy Scientists of the State of Missouri organized in 1934 to form the Missouri Academy of Science. By Apri16, 1934, a Constitution and By-Laws were prepared and on August 14, 1934, the organization was incorporated.

The purposes of this Academy were presented in the fourth "article of agreement" as follows: "This corporation is organized, not for profit but for the purposes of promoting the increase and the diffusion of scientific spirit, and of promoting cooperation between the scientific interests of Missouri. It proposes to accomplish these purposes: a. By holding meetings for the presentation of scientific papers embodying the results of original

research, teaching experience, or other information of scientific interest. b. By fostering public interest in scientific matters, through open meetings, press releases and in

such other ways as seem feasible. c. By encouraging local scientific organizations in every possible way. d. By promoting acquaintance in harmonious relationships between scientists in Missouri and

among all who are interested in science. e. By supplying, so far as finances permit, a medium for the publication of results of original

work, particularly those of special interest in this state. f. By concerning itself with legislation on scientific matters, and providing opportunity for

discussion of such legislation. g. By working in any and all other ways which may prove feasible, for the advancement of

science in Missouri."

The Academy held its organizational meeting on April13-14, 1934, with 250 people attending. At the December, 1934, meeting, more than 400 people registered and by May, 1935, there were approximately 750 members of the Academy. Statewide interest at a high level continued until activities made necessary by World War II caused disruption of Academy affairs except for some activity in the College Section.

Post-war revival of Academy activities started at a meeting on April 20, 1963, at Drury College. From the group of twelve persons who initiated the reactivation of the Academy in 1963, the membership has grown steadily to more than 800. Activities of the Academy have expanded to include the awarding of modest grants for projects proposed by high school and college students, and to sponsor the establishment of a Junior Academy of Science.

Since its reactivation in 1963, the Missouri Academy of Science has regularly held annual meetings at 16 different sites around the state. Presently, 49 colleges and universities around the State of Missouri hold an Institutional Membership status. Many industries and other private businesses are supporting the Academy with Corporate Memberships.

The Missouri Academy of Science is a non-profit organization and is supported solely by membership dues and donations. That is why we appreciate each new member and the current members who renew so faithfully each year. And it is because of their interest that the Academy continues its success as a fine scientific organization.

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AGRICULTUREHarmon Hall 119

TIME AUTHOR/TITLE OF ORAL PRESENTATION

9:00 J. Weathers, S. Lowman, D. Kinkead and A. Carpenter. Department of Agriculture, Southeast Missouri State University. PREFERRED PROTEIN SOURCE TASTE PANEL.

9:20 T.R. Higgins1 and J. Bergtold2. Cooperative Research, Lincoln University1 and Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University2. AN ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF GRAZING FALL SEEDED COVER CROPS.

AGRICULTUREAUTHOR/TITLE OF POSTER PRESENTATION

1. T. Shivers, H. Johnson, and J. Piñero. Cooperative Research and Extension, Lincoln University. GROWING LETTUCE USING JAPANESE BEETLE-BASED COMPOST AND VERMI-COMPOST.

2. H. Johnson and M. Bayan. Cooperative Research and Extension, Lincoln University. COMPARING EFFECTS OF COMPOST TEA AND BIOCHAR BLENDED COMPOST TEA ON LETTUCE SEED GERMINATION AND SEEDLING GROWTH ON RAFT HYDROPONICS.

3. L. Wuri1,2, T. Wuliji1, W. Lamberson2, J. Hickford3, B. Shanks1, S. Azarqajouh4, and A. Bax1. Lincoln University1, Jefferson City, MO, University of Missouri2, Lincoln University3, Lincoln, New Zealand, Iowa State University4. OVINE MHC GENE DQA2 AND DQA2 LIKE ALLELIC DISTRIBUTIONS IN KATAHDIN SHEEP.

4. M. El-Dweik, N. Al-awwal and E. Eynard. Lincoln University. DETECTION AND DETERMINATION OF NUTRIENT POLLUTANTS IN WATER SAMPLES USING OPTIMIZED AND PORTABLE TECHNOLOGY.

5. L. Nelson, and F. Eivazi. Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Lincoln University. IMPACT OF TOPOGRAPHY ON THE MOVEMENT OF SURFACE AND SUB-SURFACE WATER AND SOIL ENZYMES USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

6. P. Takhachhe, F. Liu, M. Dolan-Timpe, W. Hu, and J. Yang. Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Lincoln University. SURFACE AND GROUND WATER QUALITY ACROSS HEADWATERCATCHMENTS WITH DISTINCT SOILS AND HYDROLOGIC SYSTEMS IN CENTRAL MISSOURI.

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7. W. Doggett, and F. Eivazi. Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Lincoln University. THE FATE OF METHYLCYCLOHEXANE METHANOL IN SOIL AND EFFECT ON ENZYME ACTIVITY.

8. L. Luebbers, K. Turner, C. Schabbing, S. Lowman, and J. Weathers. Department of Agriculture, Southeast Missouri State University. FENCE LINE WEANING VERSUS NOSE RING WEANING IN 6 MONTH OLD SIM-ANGUS CALVES.

9. S.E. Svenson. Charles Nemanick Alternative Agriculture Garden, Department of Agriculture, Southeast Missouri State University. NATIVE PERENNIALS FOR BUTTERFLY AND POLLINATOR GARDENS: SECOND YEAR PERFORMANCE IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI.

10. J. Thompson, J. Weathers, and S. Lowman. Department of Agriculture, Southeast Missouri State University. UTILIZING FOCUSED ATMOSPHERE SEMINARS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF CAREER AND LEADERSHIP READINESS OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE.

11. M. Aide. Department of Agriculture, Southeast Missouri State University. COWPEAS: AN EMERGING PROTEIN CROP.

12. A. Dudenhoeffer, J. Miller, and J. Pinero. Integrated Pest Management, Lincoln University. DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH CAPACITY JAPANESE BEETLE TRAPS FOR ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT IN AN ELDERBERRY PLOT.

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ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCEHarmon Hall 121


9:00 J. Wendt, M.J. Simpson, and N.I. Fox. School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri – Columbia. COMPARISON OF X-BAND DUAL-POLARIZATION RADAR-DERIVED AND PRESENT WEATHER SENSOR DROP-SIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

9:20 C. Henson and P. Market, School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri – Columbia. MOISTURE TRANSPORT CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE JOAQUIN (2015).

9:40 M.Britt, J. Sieveking, and P.Walsh, NOAA/National Weather Service St. Louis, Missouri. THE METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS LEADING TO TWO HISTORIC FLOODS ALONG THE LOWER MERAMEC RIVER BASIN.

10:00 C. Kelly and M. Britt, NOAA/National Weather Service St. Louis, Missouri. MISSOURI and ILLINOIS SEVERE HAIL CLIMATOLOGY: 1996-2016.

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE

AUTHOR/TITLE OF POSTER PRESENTATION

1. M. Kebede, J. Adegoke, C. Ichoku, B. Abiodun, T. Matsui, Geoscience Department, University of Missouri-Kansas City, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. MODELLING THE IMPACTS OF BIOMASS BURNING INDUCED LANDUSE CHANGE ON CLIMATE IN NORTHERN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.

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BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGYHarmon Hall 136


9:00 J. Capps and D. M. Virga, William Jewell College. DETERMINING THE MECHANISM OF ENTERIC NEURON DEGENERATION IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE.

9:20 J. Tee and J.J. Smith, Missouri State University. GATEWAY FLUORESCENT TAGGING PLASMID SYSTEM TARGETING THE BTU1-1 LOCUS OF TETRAHYMENA THERMOPHILA FOR THE STUDY OF NUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR.

9:40 A. Metzger, N. Akers, J. Hile, and A. J. Reese, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. GENOTYPIC AND PHYLOGENTIC ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLINICAL SAMPLES OF RHODOTORULA FUNGAL STRAINS.

10:00 A. Abulibdeh and J.J. Smith, Missouri State University. INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE HOMOLOGS Rad51 AND Dmc1 IN CELL DIVISION AND HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION REPAIR.

10:20 S. Thomas, H. Montejo, and J. Wang, Missouri State University. INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF P2Y2R IN LEUKOCYTE-ENDOTHELIAL INTERACTION AND MICROVASCULAR HEMODYNAMICS IN VIVO.

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C. Owensby, P. Wittl, H. Graves, A. Oestreich, C. Phillips, and A.C. Brodeur, Missouri State University. INVESTIGATION OF BONE BIOMARKERS AND OSTEOCLAST FUNCTION IN SKELETAL FEATURES OF HURLER SYNDROME.

E. Nischwitz and J. J. Smith, Missouri State University. CHARACTERIZATION OF NUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR AT THE TELOMERE AND ROLE OF THE REPAIR PROTEIN RAD4 AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SHELTERIN PROTEINS.

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BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY


1. S. Chen, and D. Morrone, Department of Basic Sciences, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. A COMPUTATIONAL TOOL FOR DESIGNING SMART, DEGENERATE RANDOM DNA LIBRARIES.

2. C. Pretorius, T. Schermann and S.K. Binz, Division of Science, Chemistry, Lindenwood University. INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF DDK PHOSPHORYLATION ON RAD24 FUNCTION.

3. L. Andres1, J. Yockey1, C. Bradshaw2, Y. Choi 2, C. Olson2, A. Gray2, K. McIntyre2, J. Reed2, and A. J. Reese1. 1Department of Basic Sciences, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MO. 2Department of Biological Sciences, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA. INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAPSULE BINDING MECHANISM OF THE FUNGUS RHODOTORULA.

4. N. Nuthikattu, and J. Rodriguez, Basic Sciences Department, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EYE LENS SUSPENSORY FIBERS IN MICE.

5. R. Mullner and J. J. Smith, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Missouri State University. CHARACTERIZATION OF THE NUCLEOTIDE EXCISION REPAIR HOMOLOG RAD4 IN TETRAHYMENA THERMOPHILA.

6. D. Kuziez1, R. N. Lien2, and J. Telford. 1Department of Chemistry, Maryville University. 2University of Iowa. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF β -CYCLODEXTRIN DERIVATIVES.

7. E. Schmoll, C. McCann, L. Allen, J. Mettlach, and J. J. Smith, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Missouri State University. CHARACTERIZATION OF UBIQUITIN CONJUGATING ENZYME 2 HOMOLOGUE IN TETRAHYMENA THERMOPHILA.

8. H. Rector and S.K. Binz, Division of Science, Chemistry, Lindenwood University. COMPARISON OF CORTISOL COLLECTION METHODS AND ANALYSIS.

9. G. Mobley, M. Alalem, and M. El-Dweik, Division of Science, Environmental Science, Lincoln University. A RAPID IMMUNOMAGNETIC PURIFICATION AND ENZYMATIC-BASED OPTICAL DETECTION METHOD FOR E. COLI O157:H7 FOOD CONTAMINATION.

10. J. Blain, E. Lehrke, S. Zou, and J. Escudero, Division of Biochemistry, Biomedicine, & Biotechnology, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. PREVALENCE OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA) IN RETAIL AND HOSPITAL PHARMACIES.

11. B. Collins, T. Privet, and J. Escudero, Division of Biochemistry, Biomedicine, & Biotechnology, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. THE DETECTION OF TWO DNASES OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS.

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12. S. Chen, B. Frederick, and D. Morrone, Department of Basic Sciences, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. A FACILE COMPUTATIONAL TOOL FOR DESIGNING SMART, RANDOM DNA LIBRARIES.

13. J. Teagarden, T. Bross and J. Ory, Department of Basic Sciences, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. INDUCED EVOLUTION OF LOW COPPER TOLERANCE IN CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS.

14. H. Chen, M. Reed, G. Zheng, Cooperative Research Programs and Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Lincoln University. FATE OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI IN PIG MANURE DURING ANAEROBIC DIGESTION.

15. H. Chen, D. Deng, M. Reed, G. Zheng, Cooperative Research Programs and Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Lincoln University. A GENETIC MARKER HIGHLY ASSOCIATED WITH E. COLI OF RACCOON ORIGIN.

16. T. Pottorf, C. Robertson and A. Mann. Division of Biology, William Jewell College. UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANISM OF GOLGI FRAGMENTATION, THE ENDOLYSOSOMAL PATHWAY, AND PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE 2A ON AXONAL DEGENERATION.

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BIOLOGYHarmon Hall 137


10:40 D. Penning1 and B. Moon2. 1Department of Biology and Environmental Health, Missouri Southern State University. 2Department of Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. THE KING OF SNAKES: PERFORMANCE AND MORPHOLOGY OF INTRAGUILD PREDATORS (LAMPROPELTIS) AND THEIR PREY (PANTHEROPHIS).

11:00 Z. Self and D. Penning. Department of Biology and Environmental Health, Missouri Southern State University. HUNGRY FOR MORE: TESTING THE EFFECTS OF PREY FREQUENCY ON PREDATION PERFORMANCE IN KINGSNAKES.

11:20 M. Kilmer. Department of Biology and Environmental Health, Missouri Southern State University. EFFECT OF EXPOSURE TO WATERBORNE DISSOLVED LEAD ON PREDATOR-AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS IN THE FATHEAD MINNOW, PIMEPHALES PROMELAS.

11:40 K. Kalish and A. Lough. Division of Science, Math and Computer Science, Central Methodist University. MITOCHONDRIAL AND CHLOROPLAST DNA INSERTIONS IN THE NUCLEAR CHROMOSOMES OF MAIZE INBRED LINE B73.

BIOLOGY


1. H. Bassich and J. McGhee. Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University. AGE AND SEX STRUCTURE OF TURTLE SPECIES AT SEPARATE POND LOCATIONS IN MARYVILLE, MO.

2. J. Bufka. Department of Biological Sciences, Lindenwood University. GOLDEN-COLLARED MANAKINS LEAF REMOVAL.

3. U. Goswami and M. Haskins. Biology Department, Rockhurst University. ACTIVITY AND DIVERSITY OF URBAN AND PRAIRIE POLLINATORS.

4. R. Hammann and K. Lane-deGraaf. Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, Fontbonne University. URBAN LANDSCAPE GENETICS AND RACCOONS (PROCYON LOTOR).

5. M. Kanan, T. Ritter, C. Englert, and E. Rayhel. Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, Fontbonne University. THE EFFECT OF THERMAL STRESS ON GROWTH IN THE TOBACCO HORNWORM.

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6. L. Meyer, B. Torres, V. Brown-Kennerly and R. Kodikara. Department of Biological Sciences, Webster University. MAGNETORECEPTION IN WESTERN HARVESTER ANTS.

7. J. Newhouse1, D. Penning1, B. Moon2 and B. Sawvel2. 1Department of Biology and Environmental Health, Missouri Southern State University. 2Department of Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. ALWAYS FAST AND FURIOUS? CAN RATSNAKES MODULATE THEIR STRIKE PERFORMANCE?

8. T. Pashia and D. Penning. Department of Biology and Environmental Health, Missouri Southern State University. ASSEMBLY OF A COMPLIANT SENSOR CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE: MEASURING HIGH BITE FORCES IN SNAPPING TURTLES.

9. A. Wolk, M. Scrivner, N. Bolagani and G. Colbeck. Natural Sciences, Maryville University. TESTING PREDICTIONS ABOUT THE EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY OF CAPSAICIN: BIRDS MIGHT NOT LIKE IT HOT!

10. B. Freel, C. Davis and G. Thurmon. Division of Science, Math and Computer Science, Central Methodist University. EFFECT OF BISPHENOL-A ON OLFACTORY MEMORY FORMATION IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER.

11. K. Luchini and R. Slama. Division of Science, Math and Computer Science, Central Methodist University. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID SUPPLEMENTATION SHOWS TO PROMOTE WHITE BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION THROUGH QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN JUVENILE RATS.

12. V. Moser. Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Westminster College. THE EFFECT OF CARBARYL ON SEA URCHIN EMBRYOGENESIS.

13. H. Wiegmann1, A. Jaouni1, M. Tossick1, K. Reedy1, S. Warren2 and S. Paine-Saunders1. 1Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2Department of Math and Computer Science, Fontbonne University. PREDICTING THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES OF MUTATED GLYPICAN-3 PROTEINS IN ZEBRAFISH.

14. A. Bailey, A. Buff and K. Keller. Biology Department, William Woods University. PREVALENCE OF TETRACYCLINE RESISTANCE GENES IN THE ORAL MICROBIOMES OF A POPULATION OF WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.

15. R. Cheung, R. Cheung and C. Scholes. Biology Department, Rockhurst University. BEGINNING TO CHARACTERIZE THE PHYLLOSPHERE OF MISSOURI TREES.

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16. M. Grosonja, P. DeVore and J. Ory. Department of Basic Sciences, Saint Louis College of Pharmacy. SURVEY OF COPPER TOLERANT FUNGI FROM MISSOURI SOIL.

17. A. Henry1, J. Poynter2, A. Campbell1 and J. Campbell1. 1Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University. 2Gentle Dental Care, Maryville, MO. ISOLATION OF BACTERIA FROM THE HUMAN ORAL CAVITY USING ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA.

18. M. Hicks1, M. Ruggiero1, K. Willever2, S. Hamilton-Brehm3, D. Moser2 and J. Campbell1. 1Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University. 2Division of Earth and Ecosystems Sciences, Desert Research Institute. 3Department of Microbiology, Southern Illinois University. CHARACTERIZATION OF POTENTIALLY NOVEL RHODOBACTERACEAE FROM WALKER LAKE, NEVADA.

19. I. Hung, M. Qi, G. Jung, J. Campbell and A. Campbell. Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University. INVESTIGATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES FOUND IN BREVIBACILLUS ISOLATES FROM CALCIUM CARBONATE-RICH SOILS.

20. C. King, P. Akitani, C. Graham, B. Macklin, A. Jaouni, H. Weigman, O. Hollander, J. Rujawitz, A. Metzger and K. Lane-deGraaf. Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, Fontbonne University. SOCIOECONOMIC DRIVERS OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN URBAN PARKS.

21. H. Shrestha, J. Schultz, D. Beery, M. Bellamy, M. Mottaleb, M. Meziani and J. Campbell. Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University. USE OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FOR INHIBITION OF BACTERIAL GROWTH.

22. M. Zhang, A. Pierre and A. Reese. Department of Basic Sciences, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLINICAL STRAINS OF THE PATHOGENIC FUNGUS, RHODOTORULA.

23. K. Brennan and C. Wills. Biology Department, Rockhurst University. DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: WORTHWHILE OR A WASTE OF MONEY.

24. M. Picciolo, L. Smith, Z. Carel, D. Carroll and K. Lane-deGraaf. Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, Fontbonne University. P-HACKING IN PRIMATOLOGY.

25. N. Rodriguez, N. McGhee and T. Spudich. College of Arts and Sciences, Maryville University of St. Louis. THE CHARACTERIZATION AND USE OF MICROSPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR QUANTITATIVE BIO-APPLICATIONS.

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CHEMISTRYHarmon Hall 217


9:00 J. Gray, Chemistry Honor’s Program, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City. GOETIA: THE EVOLUTION OF ALCHEMY TO CHEMISTRY.

9:20 A. Smith, V. Warsawski, Division of Science, State Fair Community College. GROW AND GLOW: INVESTIGATING TISSUE BIOLUMINESCENCE.

9:40 M. Jessica, S. Caleb, Division of Science, State Fair Community College. BIRD IS THE WORD: AN ANALYSIS OF NUTRIENTS IN BIRD SEED.

10:00 S. Couch and C. Babayco, Department of Physical and Biological Sciences, Columbia College. IDENTIFICATION OF COCAINE AND COCAINE METABOLITES IN EAGLE BLUFFS CONSERVATION AREA.

10:20 K. Smith, A. Tempel, Department of Chemistry, State Fair Community College. QUANTITATIVE WATER ANALYSIS: A “NU” VARIANT ON WATER TORTURE USING MICROLAB FASTSPEC 528.

10:40 A. Magras and J. Miranda, Department of Chemistry, State Fair Community College. RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY: THE VERIFICATION OF ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID.

CHEMISTRY


1. L. Lora, J. McDonald, D. Marsh and L. Gilbert-Saunders. Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Missouri Southern State University. AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR REMOVING OLEIC ACID FROM QUANTUM DOTS.

2. S. Sbei, College of Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Science, Maryville University. THE INVESTIGATION OF ANTI-DIABETIC ACTIVITIES OF OLEA EUROPAEA PRODUCTS.

3. J. Raymond, G. Ward, and Dr. Gilbert-Saunders, Division of Science, Chemistry, Missouri Southern State University. METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND COMPARISON OF NIOSH 2541: FORMALDEHYDE.

4. C. Corlett, L. Gilbert-Saunders, Division of Chemistry, Missouri Southern State University. SYNTHESIS OF VARIOUS METAL THIN FILMS BY A SOLUTION PASTE FOR APPLICATIONS IN SOLAR CELLS.

5. N. Majid, Department of Science and Mathematics, Maryville University. BIOASSAY GUIDED CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF NIGELLA SATIVA SEEDS.

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CONSERVATIONHarmon 137


9:00 N. Navarette-Tindall and S. Bartelette. College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences, Lincoln University. THE FINCA PROJECT IN MISSOURI: FAMILIES INTEGRATING NATURE, CONSERVATION AND AGRICULTURE.

9:20 L. Thomas and T. Boman. Department of Biology and Environmental Health, Missouri Southern State University. CONTINUING ASSESSMENT OF CLEAR CREEK, SPRING RIVER WATERSHED, MO, FOLLOWING FISH KILL IN MAY 2014.

9:40 O. Akinola and J. Adegoke. Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City. IMPACT OF LAND USE LAND COVER CHANGE ON LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE: CASE STUDY OF OSOGBO, NIGERIA.

10:00 T. Masters. Department of Biology and Agriculture, University of Central Missouri. A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL FOR SODA POP MANUFACTURING.

10:20 A. Long and J. Willand. Department of Biology and Environmental Health, Missouri Southern State University. VEGETATION ANALYSIS OF MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY PRAIRIE.

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CONSERVATION


1. N. Navarette-Tindall and S. Bartelette. College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences, Lincoln University. NATIVE PLANT OUTDOOR LABORATORIES FOR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY.

2. A. Sharma1, B. Ambrose2, M. Raimund Bayan1, S. Upendram3. 1Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Lincoln University, 2Double T. Creek Farm, 3Missouri Department of Natural Resources. MISSOURI GLADE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT: RESPONSES FOLLOWING 8 YEARS OF RESTORATION TREATMENTS IN CENTRAL MISSOURI.

3. K. Ward. Department of Life and Physical Sciences, Lincoln University. INNOVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY: THE NITROGEN INDEX.

4. C. Fisher1, S. Peper2, S. Lanning1, W. Mabee1, M. Combes3. 1Missouri Department of Conservation, Central Region Office and Conservation Research Center, 2Missouri Department of Conservation, St. Louis Region Office, 3Missouri Department of Conservation, Agriculture Systems Field Station. HABITAT CHARACTERISTICS AND NEW LOCALITY RECORD FOR A VULNERABLE CRAYFISH SPECIES IN MISSOURI.

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GEOGRAPHYHarmon Hall 145


9:00 B. Chikuru. School of Environmental, Physical and Applied Sciences, University of Central Missouri. EATING BUGS TO COMBAT MALNUTRITION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO.

9:20 T. Gibson. School of Environmental, Physical and Applied Sciences, University of Central Missouri. THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WATER PRIVATIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS.

9:40 A. McCarthy. Department of Communication Disorders, University of Central Missouri. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING TELEPRACTICE AMONG THE STATES.

10:00 G. Cameron, M. Mathews, N. Naylor, J. Schuyler, T. Vansell and K. Wiesehan. Department of History and Geography, Lindenwood University. FERGUSON/ LINDENWOOD HOUSING SURVEY PHASE 2.

10:20 S. A. Coppersmith. Department of History and Geography, Lindenwood University. WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY AND DISTANT SUFFERING: STUDENT AND FACULTY PERCEPTIONS OF MORAL OBLIGATION.

10:40 L. Liu. School of Environmental, Physical and Applied Sciences, University of Central Missouri. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SUSTAINABILITY: A TALE OF TWO CITIES IN CHINA.

GEOGRAPHY


1. A. Koleiny, J. Adegoke, F. Sun. Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City. CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND ITS IMPACTS ON CORN AND SOYBEANS IN THE MISSOURI RIVER BASIN.

2. A. Aderonmu, J. Adegoke. Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri Kansas City. PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE BY MISSOURI FARMERS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE ADOPTION OF RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES.

3. T. Evans, L.Liu. School of Environmental, Physical and Applied Sciences, University of Central Missouri. DOES THE ENVIRONMENTAL KUZENTS CURVE APPLY TO ST. LOUIS?

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GEOLOGY AND GEOSCIENCES SECTIONHarmon Hall 131

TIME ORAL PRESENTATIONS

9:00 L. Speir, and D. Bassett, Geography, Geology, and Planning Department, Missouri State University. HIGH RESOLUTION CONODONT BIOSTRATIGRAPHY OF THE EARLY MISSISSIPPIAN, KINDERHOOKIAN STAGE, CHESTNUT RIDGE SECTION IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI.

9:20 W. Hu, F. Liu, M. Dolan-Timpe, and J. Yang, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Cooperative Research Programs, Lincoln University. BASE FLOW SEPARATIONS BY VARIOUS METHODS IN A CLAYPAN WTERSHED, CENTRAL MISSOURI.

9:40 F. Liu, J. Yang, and M. Dolan-Timpe, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Cooperative Research Programs, Lincoln University. STREAMFLOW PATHWAYS IN A CLAYPAN WATERSHED IN CENTRAL MISSOURI.

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MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE SECTIONHarmon Hall 229

TIME AUTHOR OF ORAL PRESENTATION

9:00 D. Dave and S. Singh. School of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Central Missouri. Data mining techniques for classification and prediction of Estuary Eutrophication.

9:20 M. Dawson, Division of Science. Math and Computer Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND DISSEMINATION.

9:40 D. Redden Jr,. Division of Science, Math and Computer Science, University of MO –St. Louis. BRINGING TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES TO THE LARGEST AGRICULTURE INSTITUTION IN GUINEA.

10:00 N. Duncan, M. Tompkins, M. Kellmeyer, E. Bryan, and B. Sulivan, University of Missouri - Columbia. TECHNICAL STORYTELLING ASPECTS OF CREATING A MOVING 360 DEGREE VIDEO.

10:20 P. Gohil and S. Singh. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Central Missouri. RELEVANCE MAPPING AND IMPACT COMPUTATION OF WIKIPEDIA EDITS.

10:40 K. Prasad Nandeti, A. Singh, M. Yousef, School of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Central Missouri. RANDOMIZATION-BASED BLOCK CIPHER WITH KEY-MAPPED S-BOX SELECTION.

MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE SECTION

AUTHOR/ABSTRACT OF POSTER PRESENTATION

1. N. Duncan, M. Tompkins, M. Kellmeyer, E. Bryan, and B. Sulivan, University of Missouri - Columbia. TECHNICAL STORYTELLING ASPECTS OF CREATING A MOVING 360 DEGREE VIDEO.

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PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING SECTIONHarmon Hall 231


9:00 J. Rodriguez, Basic Sciences Department, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY ORIENTED LABS IN INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES (IPLS) COURSES.

9:20 T. O’Connor, J. Strosnider, C. Dunn, I. Mayr, K. Turner, J. Doran, A. White, N. Keithley, P. Eickhoff, S. Van Ausdal, and V. Hart, Division of Mathematics and Science, William Woods University. DIFFUSIVE OPTICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF CELLULAR STRUCTURE VIA SCATTERING ANALYSIS USING A NEAR-INFRARED DIODE LASER.

9:40 J. Shaw, H. Chakraborty, Northwest Missouri State University, D. Monismith, Software Maintenance Group, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, USA. WAVEPACKET DYNAMICS IN THE SCATTERING OF HYDROGEN IONS OFF VICINALLY NANO-STEPPED METAL SURFACES.

10:00 Break

10:20 Physics Session Business Meeting

PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING SECTION


1. J. Weigal, B. Spitznagel, and J. Rodriguez, Basic Sciences Department, St. Louis College of Pharmacy. BIOCHEMICAL MEASUREMENT AND PHYSICAL MODELING OF DRUG METABOLISM IN AN INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES (IPLS) LAB.

2. T. Callaway and S. Mitra, Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Material Science, 901 South National Avenue, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65809 DEVELOPMENT OF SOLID-STATE SUPER IONIC ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROCHROMIC APPLICATIONS.

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SCIENCE EDUCATION SECTIONHarmon Hall 233


9:00 E. Koballa and P. Hill, Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Southeast Missouri State University. THE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATED INTO A PHYSICS CLASSROOM.

9:20 G. Ward, L. Gilbert-Saunders, Division of Science, Chemical Education, Missouri Southern State University. QUANTIFICATION OF FORMALDEHYDE CONCENCTRATION: AN INQUIRY BASED LABORATORY IN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY.

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SCIENCE EDUCATION SECTION


1. M. Cooksey, J. Jones, K. Lane-deGraaf, Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, Fontbonne University. GIRLS-IN-SCIENCE: HANDS ON SCIENCE EDUCATION.

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE SECTION

Session I - Harmon Hall 250


9:00 C. D. Session and T. L. Hickerson, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Lincoln University. THE EFFECTS OF COLORISM AND SELF-PRESENTATION AT AN HBCU.

9:20 M. Gardner-Brown, Central Methodist University. GMO’S IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA: A FRAMING ANALUSIS OF MAJOR US NEWSPAPERS.

9:40 S. Silva, F. Earl, S. Westhoff and M. Kinsey, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Lincoln University. ISLAMOPHOBIA IN UNITED STATES: A STATISTICAL PERSPECTIVE OF ANTI-MUSLIM PREJUDICE.

10:00 D. N. Jordan and T. S. Gray. Department of Social and Behavior Sciences, Lincoln University. THE IMPACT OF MARIJUANA HEALTH WARNINGS ON STUDENT ATTITUDES.

10:20 D. Johnson and J. Rives, Department of Social and Behavior Sciences, Lincoln University. COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION.

Session II - Harmon Hall 251TIME AUTHOR/TITLE OF ORAL PRESENTATION

9:00 R. Blair, Department of Psychology, Lindenwood University. LIFE SATISFACTION THROUGHOUT EMERGING ADULTHOOD.

9:20 T. D. Daniels, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Lincoln University. FACULTY PERCEPTION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS’ USE OF CELL PHONES IN CLASS.

9:40 N. Foland, Division of Social Sciences, Central Methodist University. LOOKING FOR SOCIAL CUES: ANALYZING PROSOCIAL AND ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR IN BLUE’S CLUES.

10:00 D. L. Williams and L.A.Conley, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Lincoln University. ATTITUDES TOWARDS INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS.

10:20 P. S. Smith, Association for the Scientific Study of Religion. THE ROMAN HARBOR BUILT BY HEROD THE GREAT: A MORE COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION.

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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES SECTION


1. G. Kozma, Department of Psychology, Missouri Valley College. THE EFFECTS OF TIME CONSTRAINTS ON INHIBITORY PROCESSES DURING A SEMANTIC IDENTIFICATION TASK.

2. A. Garcia, and J. L. Livengood, Department of Psychology, Missouri Valley College. THE IMPACT OF RELIGIOSITY AND SPIRITUALITY ON HOMONEGATIVE ATTITUDES IN COLLEGE STUDENTS.

3. B. Lafuente, and J. L. Livengood, Department of Psychology, Missouri Valley College. THE EFFECT OF ADULT ATTACHMENT STYLE ON PARTNER COMPATIBILITY AND RELATIONSHIP SUCESS.

4. K. Thwing, L. Rodriguez, D. Sears and E. Bromstedt, Division of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Central Methodist University. THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE.

5. A. Ebbesmeyer, A. Hutchins and L. Reed, Division of Social Science, Psychology, Central Methodist University. THE EFFECT OF HAIR COLOR ON PERCEIVED PROFESSIONALISM.

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