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Applied Science Award Winners

  • Bri Risk, Applied Science – Distinction in Graduate Research (pictured left)
  • Manideep Tummalapudi, Applied Science – Distinction in Graduate Research (pictured right)
  • Jamie Yoder, Applied Science – Distinction in Research (not present)
Lise Youngblade and Bri Risk
CHHS Research Day Award Winners
Lise Youngblade and Manideep Tummalapudi

Research Category Applied Science

Abhishek Bhattacharjee, Graduate Student

Title: Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) production from hemp cultivation waste

Additional Authors: Yan Vivian Li and Ketul Popat

Faculty Mentor: Yan Vivian Li and Ketul Popat

Academic Unit: School of Advanced Materials Discovery

Abhishek Bhattacharjee

Abhishek Bhattacharjee, Graduate Student

Title: A colorimetric biosensor made by polydiacetylene nanofibers for a rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2

Additional Authors: Yan Vivian Li and Ketul Popat

Faculty Mentor: Yan Vivian Li and Ketul Popat

Academic Unit: School of Advanced Materials Discovery

Abhishek Bhattacharjee

Title: Knowledge Translation in Research-Practice Partnerships: A Case Study of Fatherhood Engagement in Child Welfare

Additional Authors: Lauren Alessi

Academic Unit: School of Social Work

Title: Nature-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review

Additional Authors: Lynette M. Burke and Shelly J. Lane

Faculty Mentor: Shelly J. Lane

Academic Unit: Department of Occupational Therapy

Title: Interactivity in Child Welfare Data Analysis

Additional Authors: Marc Winokur

Academic Unit: School of Social Work

Hannah Butterklee, Undergraduate Student

Title: Pharmacokinetic Investigation of Commercially Available Edible Marijuana Products in Humans: Potential Influence of Body Composition and Influence on Glucose Control

Additional Authors: Taylor Ewell, Kieran Abbotts, Natasha Williams, Matthew Bomar, Kole Harms, Jordan Rebik, Sarah Mast, Natalie Akagi, Gregory Dooley, and Christopher Bell

Faculty Mentor: Christopher Bell

Academic Unit: Department of Health and Exercise Science

Hannah Butterklee

Josh Bylotas, Graduate Student

Title: Adult Characteristics, Skills, and Approaches that Facilitate Supportive Relationships with Youth: A Qualitative Investigation of Sources of Strength

Additional Authors: Anne Williford, Jamie Yoder, Devin Duncan, Ashley B. Woolweaver, and Dorothy L. Espelage

Faculty Mentor: Anne Williford

Academic Unit: School of Social Work

Josh Bylotas

Title: Protective Effects of Sourdough Fermentation Against Gluten-Stimulated Intestinal Pathologies

Additional Authors: Josephine Wee and Charlene Van Buiten

Faculty Mentor: Charlene Van Buiten

Academic Unit: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Title: Six-month maintenance of exercise following completion of a videoconference-delivered exercise program for cancer survivors

Additional Authors: Gomes, EL, Trinh, L, and Leach, HJ

Faculty Mentor: Heather Leach

Academic Unit: Department of Health and Exercise Science

Taylor Ewell, Graduate Student

Title: Acute Cannabidiol Administration Does Not Increase the Thermic Effect of Feeding in Men with Overweight and Obesity

Additional Authors: Kieran Abbotts, Hannah Butterklee, Matthew Bomar, and Christopher Bell

Faculty Mentor: Christopher Bell

Academic Unit: Department of Health and Exercise Science

Taylor Ewell

Title: Merging Yoga and Self-management Skills (MY-Skills): A Feasibility and Pilot Study

Additional Authors: Arlene Schmid, Heather Leach, Julia Sharp, Aimee Fox, Jennifer Portz, and Marieke Van Puymbroeck

Academic Unit: Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Title: Acute Effects of Exercise on Energy and Fatigue in Cancer Survivors

Additional Authors: Crisafio ME, and Leach HJ

Faculty Mentor: Heather Leach

Academic Unit: Department of Health and Exercise Science

Elliot Graham, Graduate Student

Title: A 24-Hour Fast Increases Liver Cytotoxic T Cell Populations in Genetically Obese Mice: A Preliminary Study

Additional Authors: S.Raj J. Trikha, Briana Risk, Tiffany L. Weir, and Christopher L. Gentile

Faculty Mentor: Christopher Gentile

Academic Unit: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Elliot Graham

Title: Doing vs. Meaning: Exploring the Effects of Activity Engagement and Meaningfulness on Cognition in Middle-Aged and Older-Adults

Additional Authors: Allison A.M. Bielak and Aaron Eakman

Faculty Mentor: Allison Bielak

Academic Unit: Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Title: Group cohesion and exercise adherence during a face-to-face vs. videoconference delivered program for cancer survivors

Additional Authors: Mary Crisafio, Kelley Covington Wood, Emma McGinnis, and Emma Gomes

Academic Unit: Department of Health and Exercise Science

Title: Sleep, sensory integration/processing, and autism: A scoping review

Additional Authors: Shelly J. Lane and Virginia Spielmann

Faculty Mentor: Shelly J. Lane

Academic Unit: Department of Occupational Therapy

Title: Supporting Youth Mental Health through Resilience-focused Life Coaching and Mindfulness

Additional Authors: Lauren B. Shomaker and Jill L. Kaar

Faculty Mentors: Lauren Shomaker and Rachel Lucas-Thompson

Academic Unit: Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Bri Risk, Graduate Student

Awarded Applied Science – Distinction in Graduate Research

Title: Bacillus Subtilis DE111 Improves Endothelial Dependent Vascular Dilation in Mice Fed a Western Diet

Additional Authors: Elliot Graham, Grace Stark, Gaby Brown, Mingue Zhang, Yuren Wei, Tiffany Weir, and Christopher Gentile

Faculty Mentor: Tiffany Weir

Academic Unit: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Bri Risk

Armin Saadatian Farivar, Graduate Student

Title: Implementing Environmental Sustainability Agenda into U.S. Retail Sector by Facility Managers

Faculty Mentor: Svetlana Olbina

Academic Unit: Department of Construction Management

Armin Saadatian Farivar

Title: Adaptive Yoga for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury: A Feasibility Study

Additional Authors: Emily Grieb, Breanna King, Susan Mingils, Denny Press, Abby Richard, and Arlene Schmid

Academic Unit: Department of Occupational Therapy

Shelby Toler, Undergraduate Student

Title: Structural and Functional Comparisons of Chitin from Insects versus Crustaceans

Additional Authors: Paul Mathews, John Wilson, Valerie Stull, Tiffany Weir, and Charlene Van Buiten

Faculty Mentor: Charlene Van Buiten

Academic Unit: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Shelby Toler

Awarded Applied Science – Distinction in Graduate Research

Title: Causes, Implications, and Strategies for Project Closeout Delays in Highway Construction

Additional Authors: Christofer Harper and Timothy Taylor

Faculty Mentor: Christofer Harper

Academic Unit: Department of Construction Management and School of Education

Jiayi Wen, Graduate Student

Title: Study of Mechanical, Antimicrobial and Hydrodynamic Properties of Biomimetic Shark Skin Fabrics with Different Denticle Size via 3D Printing Technology

Additional Authors: Yan Vivian Li and David Prawel

Faculty Mentor: Yan Vivian Li

Academic Unit: Department of Design and Merchandising

Jiayi Wen

Title: I can step clearly now, the TENS is on: Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation decreases sensorimotor uncertainty during stepping movements

Additional Authors: Zachary D. Weller and Brett W. Fling

Faculty Mentor: Brett W. Fling

Academic Unit: Department of Health and Exercise Science

Awarded Applied Science – Distinction in Research

Title: Trauma and maternal attachment as risks for executive function deficits among youth who commit sexual violence

Additional Authors: Adam Brown

Academic Unit: School of Social Work

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