Applied Science
2022 CHHS Research Day Poster Show Category
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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)
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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