2023 Undergraduate Research Competition

The 2023 CCU Undergraduate Research Competition had 113 presenters (53 oral presentations and 60 poster presentations) who were supported by 57 faculty mentors. The presenters represented 29 different majors, and their work showcased both the considerable research talents of our students and the wealth of experiential learning opportunities faculty make possible at Coastal Carolina University.

Presentations at the CCU Undergraduate Research Competition were judged by 77 faculty judges, and prizes are awarded in two categories: Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Presentation. The first-place awards will be formally presented at the Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 4, at 5:00 pm in HTC Center.

Oral Presentations

1st Place: Madeline Bartosh, The Effects of Stress and the Own-Race Bias on Eyewitness Identification Accuracy (Psychology Major, Research Mentor: Andrew Terranova)
2nd Place: Madison Smith (Interdisciplinary Studies Major), Holly Taylor (Sustainability and Coastal Resilience Major), and Katelyn Zimmerman (Sustainability and Coastal Resilience Major), Mercury Contamination in the Caribbean (Faculty Research Mentor: Russell Fielding, Sustainability)
3rd Place: Sean Butler, The City of Conway: Historical Homes and Cultural Identity (History and Accounting Double Major, Faculty Mentor: Aneilya Barnes)

Poster Presentations

1st Place: Georgia Dellinger, Floating Anthropogenic Debris in Estuarine Systems (Marine Science Major, Research Mentor: Till Hanebuth)
2nd Place: Zarah Fowler, Identification of a Small Regulatory RNA UspS Associated with the Universal Stress Protein in Lactobacillus Species (Biology Major, Research Mentor: Brian Lee)
3rd Place: Finn Rose, Identification and Analysis of the Regulatory RNA TrmS in the Probiotic Bacteria Streptococcus thermophilus (Biochemistry Major, Faculty Mentor: Brian Lee)

2023 Undergraduate Research Competition Program with Abstracts

Schedule
Tuesday, April 11th
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2023
8:00 AM	Drinking Habits of Freshmen College Students and the Health Belief Model Hannah Surface, Coastal Carolina University 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
8:00 AM	Improving the Mental Health Crisis in Georgetown County Through a Small Business Lens Leigha Schaefer-Ortega, Coastal Carolina University 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:00 AM	Systematic Characterization of Mycobacteriophage Gene Function on Bacterial Cell Growth Matthew Defreitas, Coastal Carolina University 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:20 AM	Anxiety, depression, and social media usage by gender and race in a college-age population Trinity Ghering, Coastal Carolina University McKinley Chapman, Coastal Carolina University 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM
8:20 AM	Implicit Learning of Chinese Radical Position Colins Scholl, Coastal Carolina University 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM
8:20 AM	Sustainable Business Certifications and a Practical Application Katelyn Cilino, Coastal Carolina University 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:40 AM	"Get ready, Ladies": A Content Analysis on Women’s Representation in Superhero Films Dyneira Brown, Coastal Carolina University 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM
8:40 AM	Mental health literacy, sleep disturbances, and mental health among those in educational settings post-pandemic Abigail Hatcher, Coastal Carolina University Alyssa Avallone, Coastal Carolina University Clare Cuenya, Coastal Carolina University Caitlyn Flemmer, Coastal Carolina University 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM
8:40 AM	Seasonal length-biomass relationships for juvenile Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) Jacob Berrocal, Coastal Carolina University 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM	Mercury Contamination in the Caribbean Madison Smith, Coastal Carolina University Holly Taylor, Coastal Carolina University Katey Zimmerman, Coastal Carolina University 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
9:00 AM	Striped Blenny Presence and Behavior Between Sunrise and Sunset at Oyster Landing, South Carolina Madeline Schuetze, Coastal Carolina University 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
9:20 AM	Aquifer Storage and Recovery wells (ASRs) Katelyn Zimmerman, Coastal Carolina University 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
9:20 AM	Prevalence and density of Perkinsus marinus in Crassostrea virginica from Murrells Inlet and North Inlet, SC. Nora Mouer, Coastal Carolina University 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
9:40 AM	Best Practices in Comprehensive Planning for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in Georgetown County, South Carolina Michael Meagher, Coastal Carolina University 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM	3-D models for Chemistry Education Elizabeth Cole, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Attenuation of VO2 Slow Component during Heavy-intensity Interval Exercise Cade Carter, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Comparative Analysis of Implementing Solar Energy in South Carolina Paige Huntzberry, Coastal Carolina University Jo Whitney, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Comparison of Tonal and free weight back squat workouts on muscle activation, muscle oxygenation and fatigue Riley Melton, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM	Developing a Safe and Effective Papillomavirus Screen to be Used on College Students Nicole Frantz, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Eating Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety: A Multivariate Survey of College Students Adam Bretton, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Ecofeminism: Gender and Word Associations Caroline Murray, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Environmental Bacteriophage Presence in the Drainage Ponds at Coastal Carolina University Alexei Chesnutwood, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Evolutionary Analysis of Plastic-Degrading Enzyme PETase Found in the Endophytic Microbiome of Marine Viridiplantae for Phytoremediation Marissa Mazariego, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Floating Anthropogenic Debris in Estuarine Systems Georgia Dellinger, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM	Identification of a Small Regulatory RNA UspS Associated with the Universal Stress Protein in Lactobacillus Species Zarah Fowler, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Identifying Overwash Layers in Marsh Sediment Charles Mina, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Physiological Effects of Intervals Duration during Aerobic Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction John Sossamon, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Seasonal Fluctuation of Nutrients That Lead to Microcystis Bloom Development in Wall Pond, Coastal Carolina University Alyssa Antolak, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	South Michigan Food Bank Food Insecurity Dashboard Mackenzie Cannon, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	Specifying an identified lncRNAs modulation in cellular processes during early embryonic development of Nicotiana tabacum seedlings Heather Garrett, Coastal Carolina University Elena Foust, Coastal Carolina University Logan Robinson, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	The effect of acute creatine supplementation on non-invasive assessment of vascular function using flow-mediated dilation Carson Carruthers, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	The Effect of Water Ionic Chemistry on the Total Polyphenol Content of Kombucha Nicholas Hanson, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM	The Impact of PRC Language Policies on Minority Languages of China Margaret Shoop, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
10:00 AM	The Impacts of DACA on Migrant Children and Young Adults and what Actions Should be Taken Kylie Harris, Coastal Carolina University 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
Wednesday, April 12th
12:00 PM	Coastal Charge Nina McCoy, Coastal Carolina University Aaron Osborne, Coastal Carolina University Hannah Simchock, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM	The Collegiate Response to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Legalization within the Sun Belt Conference Noelle Magann, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Welcome to CCU: Crisis Care University: A Visceralization of Undergraduates’ Mental Healthcare Celina DeCordova, Coastal Carolina University Gianna Casey, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:20 PM	An Analysis of Sun Belt Football Athletes' Engagement Rates on Instagram Noelle Magann, Coastal Carolina University 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:20 PM	Developing a Virtual Reality Module for Promoting Coastal Sustainability Kainen Leer, Coastal Carolina University 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
12:20 PM	Microtargeting Strategies in State Judicial Campaign Advertising Cierra Allen, Coastal Carolina University 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:40 PM	Hazard Mitigation Plans and Sustainable Communities Brooke Morrell, Coastal Carolina University 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:40 PM	Online Classification of Shock and Vibrational Data Using Convolutional Neural Networks Grace Mclewee, Coastal Carolina University 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:40 PM	Workforce Housing Makehna Charlton, Coastal Carolina University 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM	Case Study: Investigation into the Ownership of Fragonard's Blind Man's Buff (1750-1752) Trinity Ghering, Coastal Carolina University 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Investigating Public Transportation Solutions at Coastal Carolina University Connor Denny-Lybbert, Coastal Carolina University 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Unquestioned: A half hour dance concert that explores the effects of herd mentality on minority groups and the environment Teryn Cuozzo, Coastal Carolina University 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:20 PM	Immigrant Ties to Crime and Victimization in the United States Allison Bane, Coastal Carolina University 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
1:40 PM	Being a musician with a disability is okay Eden Chowning, Coastal Carolina University 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
1:40 PM	Conditioning Pigeons to Switch a Decision-Making Strategy Tyler Cutaia, Coastal Carolina University 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:40 PM	The Relationship Between Mock Juror Gender and Police Officer Gender on Judgments of Police Use of Force Samantha Leo, Coastal Carolina University 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:00 PM	Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Political Beliefs, and Educational Background Tracey Butler, Coastal Carolina University 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM	The City of Conway, South Carolina: Race, Business, and the Untold African American Diaspora Ryan Spennicchia, Coastal Carolina University 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:20 PM	City of Conway: Historical African American Churches Ruthie Johnson, Coastal Carolina University 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
2:20 PM	Do Mock Jurors’ Attitudes Relate to Jurors’ Verdicts of Police Use of Excessive Force According to 18 U.S.C. § 242? Noah Pruett, Coastal Carolina University 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
2:20 PM	Effect of endophytes on Anethum graveolens (dill), synthesis of volatile organic compounds Emma Kinerson, Coastal Carolina University 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
2:40 PM	The City of Conway: Historical Homes and Cultural Identity Sean Butler, Coastal Carolina University 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM	Historical Homes on Elm Street in Downtown Conway Arune Johnson, Coastal Carolina University 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:00 PM	Juvenile Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) age and growth in two North Inlet, S.C. tidal creeks Lea Schroeder, Coastal Carolina University 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:00 PM	The Effects of Stress and the Own-Race Bias on Eyewitness Identification Accuracy Madeline Bartosh, Coastal Carolina University 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:20 PM	First Responder Crossover and the Effect on Work-Life Balance Christina Walser, Coastal Carolina University 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
3:20 PM	Juvenile spot Leiostomus xanthurus age and growth in tidal creek nursery habitats (North Inlet estuary, SC) Emily Hura, Coastal Carolina University 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
3:40 PM	Exploring Relationships of Evaporation Duct Height with Wind Speed and Humidity Alexis Vaughan, Coastal Carolina University 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM	A Fisher Indole Synthesis approach to Phidianidine Analogues Anna Tingler, Coastal Carolina University Trinity Ghering, Coastal Carolina University Samuel Ross, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	A New Approach to the Core of Flinderole C Ana Pettijohn, Coastal Carolina University Claire Romain, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	A Study of China’s Historical and Cultural Impact on Korea Tionna Wade, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	Acculturation and Career Aspirations within Hispanic Communities: Investigating the Impact of Culture and Identity on College Completion and Representation within STEM Antonio Reyes-Campuzano, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	An Assessment of Kashmir and Linguistic Plurality in South Asia Tess Yazvac, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Developing a Test to Detect Heartworm in Mosquitoes Emma Weissmeier, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	Effect of a serine protease on neurodegeneration using Alzheimer’s fly model Mallorie Brown, Coastal Carolina University Elizabeth McCrea, Coastal Carolina University Hannah McCutcheon, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	Effect of lactate dehydrogenase in Alzheimer's disease using fruit fly model Hannah McCutcheon, Coastal Carolina University Elizabeth McCrea, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Electromyographical Difference Between Tonal and Free Weight Exercises Sophia Brettler, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Embryonic Anoxia Alters Exploratory Behavior in Juvenile Geckos Anna Cook, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	Energy Availability in Female Collegiate Beach Volleyball Athletes Meghan Thomas, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	France through the Eyes of African Migrants in Contemporary France Destanee Timmons, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Friedel-Crafts Reactions to Construct the Core of Flinderole C Christina Gentile, Coastal Carolina University Sadie Disselkoen, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	"Generation Mei Ming": Dual Identity Challenges for Chinese Adoptees in Spain Karina Solis-Aguilar, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Genome Annotation of phages Phayeta and Greco Etereo Warren Earley, Coastal Carolina University Nestor Llanot Arocho, Coastal Carolina University Brittaney Mazen, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Historical Narratives: American and Japanese Perspectives on Pearl Harbor Celina DeCordova, Coastal Carolina University Max Scivetti, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Identification and Analysis of the regulatory RNA TrmS in the probiotic bacteria Streptococcus thermophilus Finn Rose, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	Leipzig Applicator Dose Study Progress and Mesh Computational Phantoms Julianna Davis, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Let's Get Involved Delaney Daly, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	South Germany: Integrating German Speakers Into Latin American Societies Logan Bellos, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Telling their story: Identifying stranded bottlenose dolphins using dorsal fin photo-identification to match known individuals Grace Richa, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	The Importance of Processing and Understanding Bacteriophages Alexandra Greco, Coastal Carolina University Emily Bishop, Coastal Carolina University Emma Hofseth, Coastal Carolina University Kelsi Phelps, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	The Influence of Central American Victuals on American Cuisine Christian Simmons, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	The North African Move to Italy: How and Why? Mary DAiello, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 PM	Utilizing 3D Printing as a Method of Engaging Students and Assisting in the Learning of Spatially Challenging Concepts Gregory Thompson, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
Thursday, April 13th
12:00 PM	Bacterial Two-Hybrid Assay of Interactions between MatK and Chloroplast Proteins RNC1 and WTF1 Acacia Hollins, Coastal Carolina University Kirsten Presnell, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM	Bioinformatics tool kit for interpreting genome sequencing in bacteriophages Emma Kinerson, Coastal Carolina University Michael Moore, Coastal Carolina University Brandon Lafayette, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM	Developing Narrative Content for the Virtual Shikoku Pilgrimage Immersive Platform Theresa Brick, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Do Attitudes toward Police Mediate the Relationship between Judgment Response Times and Judgments of Police Use of Force? Kali Goldman, Coastal Carolina University Alex Fusee, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Hispanic Population at Coastal Carolina University: an Analysis of Challenges and Adversity in Higher Education Valentina Bermejo, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Imitation Of Life Tiquasha Hagood, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Independent Living Outcomes of Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Through Post Secondary Education Hannah Deal, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM	Language Objectives for English Language Learners Jessica Batt, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Non-State Actors and International Crisis Outcomes, 1987-2017 Taylor Schubert, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Promoting Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy for Students with Disabilities Caitlin Conroy, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	Social, linguistic, and religious challenges among Muslim converts in Contemporary Spain Deena Othman, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM	The Human Superiority Complex Peyton Kinavey, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
12:00 PM	The Migration of Different Cultural Aspects Between the Early 20th Century French Art Movement and Chinese Immigrants Tiffani McNeil, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM	Understanding the Impacts of Storm Surge in Coastal Communities of SC: An Action Research Approach Cierra Shimp, Coastal Carolina University 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM	Changing the Nation One Image at a Time: How Graphic Design Advanced the American Civil Rights Movement Arin Wells, Coastal Carolina University 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:00 PM	Generating a Gene Library of Bacteriophage Phayonce Kyla Thomas, Coastal Carolina University 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:20 PM	Provocative, Unorthodox, and Ultimately Transgressive: How the Antinomian Spirit of the Velvet Underground’s White Light/White Heat Shaped Heavy Music Pedro Torres-Paraizo, Coastal Carolina University 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
2:20 PM	The Holocaust Experienced by Jewish Women Ra-Quelle Parker, Coastal Carolina University 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:40 PM	Demonstrating dispersion relations with a classical system Jainah Kynard, Coastal Carolina University 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
2:40 PM	Media Portrayals of Crime and the Implications of Images accompanying Stories Robynn Wilson, Coastal Carolina University 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM	Chinese Foreign Influence Activities Hannah Flick, Coastal Carolina University 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	Ocean Wave Optimization using In-situ Buoy Measurements Madison Bruno, Coastal Carolina University 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:20 PM	Green Space Building Social Capital Aaron Osborn, Coastal Carolina University 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
3:20 PM	Police Departments and Cities Economies Clayton Davis, Coastal Carolina University 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
3:40 PM	Group Theory Structures in Bobbin Lace Riley Beam, Coastal Carolina University 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
3:40 PM	Juggling Shakespeare: A Transnational Performance of Rhythms, Metaphor, and Imagination Isaiah Cook, Coastal Carolina University 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM	Proxima Will Freeze Avery Walters, Coastal Carolina University 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

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