AEC Presentations
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Academic Excellence Celebration
These presenters are proud to share their scholarly and creative work. Working individually or collaboratively, they demonstrate their ability to apply, analyze, and synthesize knowledge gained from classes, majors, or graduate programs. This year the event features both live and pre-recorded presentations.
LIVE PRESENTATIONS
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: Lessons Learned from Hosting a 5k/10k Race Event
The presenters will discuss the lessons learned from hosting a 5k/10k race event named the Superhero Challenge. The race was held both in-person and virtual, adding another element of difficulty within the class.
Name: Sport Event & Facilities Management
Diego Tapia-Fraites, Tyler Siever, Isabella Correa Sarmiento, Joshua Jones, John Kehoe, Hampus Filipsson, Turner Pullen, Meshar Rogers Prince, Joshua Lilly, Kirstin Rood, Alex Gorman, Carondis Harris-Anderson, Taveous Clark, Brittany Koch
Sponsor: Dr. Elisabeth Erickson
Location: PAC 116
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: Honors Creative Essay (Part 1 of 2)
Students in the Honors Creative Essay class (ENG 221) will read and discuss their creative work.
Name: Rio Tomlinson, Kaitlyn Kasper, Ella Lehman, Naya Busbea, Caleb Marriott, Madison Rohn, Oscar Bossart, Marissa Barauskas, Daria Sokova, Gillian Nicholson, Imogen Rafferty
Sponsor: Dr. Jenny Mueller
Location: PAC 215
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: HONORS: The Relationship of Perceived Effort, Physical Exertion, and Soreness in Collegiate Athletes
This presentation will outline the relationship between perceived effort, physical exertion, soreness, and other measures of well-being in collegiate athletes.
Name: Karson Huels
Sponsor: Dr. Michael Hahn
Location: PAC 216
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: The Effects of Organophosphate Pesticide Exposure
The presenter will discuss the effects of organophosphate exposure on the central nervous and respiratory systems, as well as the mechanisms that cause harm to both. The different manifestations of symptoms, treatments, why they are used, and why they were created will also be addressed.
Name: Madison Puffalt
Sponsor: Dr. Vincent Dunlap
Location: PAC 217
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: Chemistry of Von Willebrand
The presenter will be discussing the history of von Willebrand and the medication for it. They will also be talking about the research that they did on the disease, von Willebrand.
Name: Madeline Larouere
Sponsor: Terese Kasson
Location: PAC 218
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: Introduction to GIS
The presenter will introduce what GIS is and discuss the usage of GIS.
Name: Phasin Vichitcharoenpaisarn
Sponsor: Dr. Heather Dye
Location: PAC 220
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: Debating the US Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Part 1 of 2)
The McKendree Debate Team will present a debate over the US response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a topic used at the 2022 National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence.
Name: McKendree Debate Team
Aaron Brown, Kyle Garrett, Emma McIlhargie, Kyle Smith
Sponsor: Brent Nicholson
Location: PAC 222
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Title: Unreal Engine 5 Demonstration
I will be using Unreal Engine 5 to demonstrate business law concepts visually and conceptually.
Name: Devin Caswell
Sponsor: Dr. Kian Pokorney
Location: VIRTUAL Click to Join Presentation
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: Catalyst Literary Magazine
The presenters will talk about McKendree's literary and art magazine called Catalyst. They will read some of the work that McKendree students have published in the magazine. Student writers may join them.
Name: Taylor Roth, Alivia Garcia, Allison Carnell, JT Thornton, Felicity Crowell, Haley Moody, Hannah White, Amber Gillam, Kirstin Rood
Sponsor: Dr. Jenny Mueller
Location: PAC 116
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: Simulated Crisis Response: Tornado Sweeps through McKendree West
Students from COM 330 – Crisis and Conflict, will host a press conference to respond to a simulated tornado that destroyed several apartments at McKendree West. Students were given the details of the crisis one week prior to this conference and will develop a presentation, crisis communication plan, and respond to media inquiries.
Name: Meghan N. Bishop, Daniel T. Duggan, Clara D. Andrews, Christopher P. Kissling, Aspen B. Duggar, Julianne M. Thomton, Sadie A. Miyler, Mackenzie R. Mendenhall, Antonio J. Munoz, Quinn R. Breeding, Gaëtan Soulier
Sponsor: Dr. Richard Murphy
Location: PAC 214
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: Honors Creative Essay (Part 2 of 2)
Students in the Honors Creative Essay class (ENG 221) will read and discuss their creative work.
Name: Rio Tomlinson, Kaitlyn Kasper, Ella Lehman, Naya Busbea, Caleb Marriott, Madison Rohn, Oscar Bossart, Marissa Barauskas, Daria Sokova, Gillian Nicholson, Imogen Rafferty
Sponsor: Dr. Jenny Mueller
Location: PAC 215
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: HONORS: Microalgae as a Potential Source of Novel Antimicrobial Compounds
The presenter will discuss the potential use of microalgal extracts as a source of antimicrobial compounds. Background, methods, and analysis will be discussed. These results could contribute to combating the antibiotic resistance crisis scientists are facing today.
Name: Riley Ross
Sponsor: Dr. Robb Van Putte
Location: PAC 216
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: MHA Capstone: Vaccine Confidence
The presenters will explore the topic of vaccine confidence and the impact it has on young adults in the collegiate setting.
Name: Chloe Knight, Michael Doerr
Sponsor: Dr. Kendra Taylor, Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe
Location: PAC 217
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: Theory and Synthesis of Cytosine-Based Analogs for Antiviral Therapy Utilizing a Viral Mutagenesis Approach
The presenter will explore the antiviral theory behind potential cytosine-based analogs. In addition to this, the current steps taken to synthesize and test the compound in its ability to destabilize the structure of DNA will be discussed. Aims for the future of the project will also be considered.
Name: Nigel Bennett
Sponsor: Dr. Vincent Dunlap
Location: PAC 218
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: PFAS: Means of Eradication and Future Solutions for "Forever Chemicals"
The presenter will discuss their findings of a literature review on the topic of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS background information, current means of PFAS eradication, and future replacement chemicals for PFAS will provide the focus points of the presentation.
Name: Kale Oglesby
Sponsor: Dr. Vincent Dunlap
Location: PAC 220
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: Debating the US Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Part 2 of 2)
The McKendree Debate Team will present a debate over the US response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a topic used at the 2022 National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence.
Name: McKendree Debate Team
Aaron Brown, Kyle Garrett, Emma McIlhargie, Kyle Smith
Sponsor: Brent Nicholson
Location: PAC 222
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Title: HONORS: Artificial Intelligence Core Knowledge Website
The presenter will discuss Artificial Intelligence, its applications, and more. The project aims to create a discussion regarding Artificial Intelligence and the ways it impacts our lives in a manner that is easy for all audiences to understand. A live demo of a website dedicated to an Overview of Artificial Intelligence will also be presented.
Name: Jason Hurley
Sponsor: Dr. Mostafa Mostafa
Location: VIRTUAL Click to Join Presentation
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Title: Research in Accounting Theory Capstone Projects
This session will include research presentations by students in the capstone accounting course, ACC 431—Research in Accounting Theory.
Consolidations
Name: Logan Boente
GAAP vs IFRS
Name: Austin Fleming
Hedging Transactions
Name: Atticus Harris
LIFO Method of Inventory Costing
Name: Garrett Herring
Accounting for Leases
Name: Avoynna Kampwerth
Goodwill Accounting
Name: Jason Meentemeyer
Marketable Securities
Name: Elliott Prott
Sponsor: Terese Kasson
Location: PAC 116
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Title: Simulated Crisis Response: Earthquake Shakes McKendree
Students from COM 330 – Crisis and Conflict, will host a Press Conference to respond to a simulated earthquake that destroyed Eisenmeyer. Students were given the details of the crisis one week prior to this conference and will develop a presentation, crisis communication plan, and respond to media inquiries.
Name: Owen C. Gross, Breanna L. Sampo, Markiese A. Jones, Kyle A. Smith, Isaac G. Winter, Larry D. Davis, Grace A. Gross, Robert D. Ross, Quinn W. Atchison, Gaëtan Soulier
Sponsor: Dr. Richard Murphy
Location: PAC 214
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Title: HONORS: Effect of Fight Time and Air Exposure on Stress Response in Bluegill
Students will present a 3-minute summary of their capstone research projects in this session.
Name: Emma Knoebel
Sponsor: Dr. Robb Van Putte, Dr. Michael Louison
Location: PAC 216
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Title: Are RNA Therapeutics the Answer to Curing Genetic Diseases?
The presenter will discuss the history and recent advances in RNA-based therapeutics, the benefits of using RNA to treat genetic diseases rather than DNA, and some of the challenges presented with RNA therapy.
Name: Oscar Bossart
Sponsor: Dr. Vince Dunlap
Location: PAC 217
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Title: Technology Essentials: Can Lithium be Effectively and Efficiently Recovered from Seawater?
The presenter will discuss the pressing need for new chemical methodologies for the recovery of metallic lithium from alternative environmental sources. Beginning with a brief description of the goals of past research projects, the presenter will then compare those methods with the advancements made by contemporary researchers in the field of elemental lithium recovery from seawater before finally expressing the outlook on the future of this unique and highly relevant subject.
Name: Kyle Garrett
Sponsor: Dr. Vince Dunlap
Location: PAC 218
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Title: Quantum Mechanics and its Role in Elucidating Protein-Ligand Interactions and Structures
The presenter will discuss the protein-ligand complex, with brief overviews of various methods used in its examination- particularly the role, advantages, and limitations of quantum mechanics when applied to the protein-ligand complex.
Name: Nigel Bennett
Sponsor: Dr. Vince Dunlap
Location: PAC 220
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Title: Senior Speed Dating, the End of the World, and More (Part 1 of 2)
The McKendree Speech Team will perform nationally qualified events, including a duo about the end of the world, a drama about senior speed dating, and more.
Name: McKendree Speech Team
Naya Busbea, Taylor Roth, Jayden Touchette
Sponsor: Joe Blasdel
Location: PAC 222
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Title: Agenda Setting, Political Activism, and Social Media
This study explores the relationship between social networks and agenda setting theory within the political communication context. Using interviews, surveys, and content analysis, the study seeks to identify trends in how students share political ideas via social media and understand the relationship between agenda setting devices, perceived activism, and social media usage.
Name: Gaëtan Soulier
Sponsor: Dr. Richard Murphy
Location: PAC 214
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Title: HONORS: University Administration and Student Perceptions of Participation, Willingness, and Effectiveness Concerning the Use of a Health (injury, illness, mental/emotion, social, academic, and financial health) Communication Mobile Application on a University Campus
The presenter will discuss the perceptions of University administration and students on the willingness to use a health (injury, illness, mental/emotion, social, academic, and financial health) communication mobile application and their perceived effectiveness of the application.
Name: Cole Gerstenberger
Sponsor: Dr. Katy Gayford
Location: PAC 216
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Title: Rover Cooler
The presenters will compare the effectiveness of using robotic technology to run errands during events.
Name: McKendree Robotics Team
Emmanuel Segbedzi, Fabian Martinez, Nicolas Rodriguez, Graham Harvey
Sponsor: Dr. Ahed Elmsallati
Location: PAC 217
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Title: Synthesis of an o-benzylene-2,1-benzimidazole Dye Compound for Potential Use in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsies
The presenter will discuss the methods and techniques for the extraction, purification, and testing utilized in the synthesis of a base compound for potential usage in sentinel lymph node biopsies of patients undergoing treatment or assessment for breast cancer. Emphasis will be placed on the optimization of the base reaction to grant higher yields and greater purity, as well as the theory behind both the synthesis itself and the further goals of the project.
Name: Kyle Garrett
Sponsor: Dr. Vincent Dunlap
Location: PAC 218
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Title: Components and Toxicity of Electronic Cigarettes
The presenter will discuss the toxicity of e-liquids in electronic cigarettes to demonstrate the potential health impacts of e-liquid constituents. The background, methods, analysis, and impact will be provided.
Name: Brooke Boatman
Sponsor: Dr. Vincent Dunlap
Location: PAC 220
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Title: Senior Speed Dating, the End of the World, and More (Part 2 of 2)
The McKendree Speech Team will perform nationally qualified events, including a duo about the end of the world, a drama about senior speed dating, and more.
Name: McKendree Speech Team
Naya Busbea, Taylor Roth, Jayden Touchette
Sponsor: Joe Blasdel
Location: PAC 222
PRE-RECORDED PRESENTATIONS
Social media marketing is touted as the best way to reach young people. The presenter challenges this idea through grounded theories, specifically exploring how McKendree students interact with campus organizations online and the role social media plays in student involvement.
Name: Clara Andrews
Sponsor: Dr. Richard Murphy
This research focuses on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions on treating and managing symptoms of autoimmune diseases, specifically Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. This study is a meta-analysis where information will be taken from previous studies that have already been conducted.
Name: Morgan Cervera
Sponsor: Dr. Katy Gayford, Dr. Dawn Hankins
Title: A Coach’s Impact on Athlete Recovery and Return to Play
The presenter will discuss the possible impact a coach may have on an injured athlete’s recovery process and their return to play. Communication, mental health, and athlete support will also be addressed.
Name: Sydney Diekhoff
Sponsor: Dr. Dawn Hankins, Dr. Katy Gayford
Title: Incivility, the Impact, and the Ability to Overcome
The presenter will discuss the relationship between a healthy work environment and the level of incivility present within a healthcare setting. Background, method, analysis, and recommendations will be provided.
Name: Angela Gilbreth
Sponsor: Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe
Title: The Relationship between Coach and Student-Athlete and Mental Health
The presenter will discuss the role coaches play in student-athletes mental health. This presentation will introduce common issues that are seen in the behavior of athletic coaches and how it can affect the mental health of student-athletes.
Name: Brenyé Johnson
Sponsor: Dr. Dawn Hankins
Title: Indoor vs. Outdoor Sports and Their Effect on Mental Health
The presenter will discuss their research on the relationship between playing an indoor or an outdoor sport and its effect on a collegiate athletes' mental health.
Name: Makenna Kramer
Sponsor: Dr. Dawn Hankins
Title: Best Practice for Lateral Inversion Ankle Sprains
The presenter will determine which method or methods are best practice for lateral inversion ankle sprains.
Name: Anita Moore
Sponsor: Dr. Dawn Hankins
Title: Blood Flow Resistance Training in Rehabilitation
The presenter will discuss the advantages of using Blood Flow resistance cuffs in rehabilitation. The history, definition, settings used, methods, and analysis will be provided.
Name: Bennett Richter
Sponsor: Dr. Dawn Hankins
Title: Accelerated Concussion Return to Play Protocol
The presenter will explain her research on concussion protocols. She will explain previous protocols and new/newly forming protocols. She will explain the importance of these protocols and how they are beneficial to athletes.
Name: Georgia Slaughter
Sponsor: Dr. Dawn Hankins
Title: Danger on the Frontlines: How a System of Failures Led to a Catastrophe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The presenter will describe vulnerabilities in the U.S. healthcare delivery system that led to unnecessary illness and death among frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing the CDC POLARIS Policy Process and the Evidence Informed Health Policy Framework, the presenter will discuss the process for prioritizing the issue most feasible to gain momentum in protecting frontline healthcare workers. The presenter will discuss the process for creating a policy paper that outlines recommendations for providing workplace safety standards to protect healthcare workers throughout the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to future airborne infectious disease threats.
Name: Debra Waters
Sponsor: Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe, Dr. Jan Albers
Title: A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between Mouthguards and Concussion Prevention in Athletes
The presenter will discuss the relationship between wearing mouth guards and preventing concussions. The background, history, analysis and impact of this specific subject will be addressed. Many controversies surrounding this particular subject will also be addressed.
Name: Matthew Xiong
Sponsor: Dr. Dawn Hankins, Dr. Katy Gayford
