Program, schedule of events, and presentation abstracts for the 2020 Student Research Conference in alphabetical order by title.
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Understanding the Biogeochemical Drivers of Dissolved Organic Carbon Dynamics: A Multiscalar Approach

Thomas Adler
Kristen L. Underwood
Donna Rizzo
Adrian Harpold
Gary Sterle
Li Li
Hang Wen
Lindsey Stinson
Caitlin Bristol
James Shanley
Andrea Lini
Julia Perdrial

Non-consumptive impacts of generalist predator presence

Zoe Albion

Photonic Band Engineering In 1D Photonic Crystals

David Allemeier, University of Vermont

Using Machine Learning to Evaluate Biomechanics of Those Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Dakota A. Allen, University of Vermont

Molecular Characterization of the EWI-2 Fusion Inhibitory Mechanism in the Context of HIV Infection

Danielle G. Allen, The University of Vermont

A multi-dimensional approach to identify individuals with post-concussion syndrome

Hannah Antonellis

Bi-allelic mutations in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase interacting multifunctional protein 2 are linked to severe developmental encephalopathy and cause attenuation of protein synthesis and impaired cell cycle progression

Joshua Rubin Appelbaum, University of Vermont

Climate and land-use change effect on bees and pollination services in coffee farms

Natalia Aristizábal, The University of Vermont

Impact of short and long-term warming on copepod temperature and salinity tolerance

Lauren Ashlock, University of Vermont

Enzymatic Pathways Involved in Serotonin Breakdown in the GI Tract

Corinne M. Atkinson, University of Vermont

Agency in Aging: How the Social Environment of a Retirement Community Shapes Agency among the Elderly

Ian J. Bachand

Low-Frequency Dynamics in Organic Semiconductors and Their Effects Upon Semiconducting Efficiency

Peter A. Banks, The University of Vermont
Michael T. Ruggiero, The University of Vermont

Role of Slam/SAP signaling pathway in the regulation of �T cells in the skin and psoriasis progression

Aleksandr Baraev

Geographic range and variation of Coastal Pantropical Spotted Dolphins (Stenella attenuate graffmani) in the Pacific coast of Central America

Lauren A. Barnes, The University of Vermont

Behavioral budget of the Antillean Manatee at resting holes in Saint George’s Caye, Belize

Summer Elissa Barnes, The University of Vermont

Effects of the Coronavirus on the Chinese Economy

emma C. Bearison

A candle in the dark: Accounting for undetected species using Bayesian hierarchical models

Emily M. Beasley, Department of Biology

Biosecurity Education Thought Augmented Reality Simulations

Robby Michael Beattie Jr

Impact of Boat Activity on Toadfish Presence in Bocas del Toro

Michael S. Beaudette, UVM

Restoring the Siberian Marmot: Recovery of an Endangered Species in the Mongolian Steppe

Reilly Ann Becchina, University of Vermont

A Novel Histological Method for Analyzing Cell Morphology within Decellularized Extracellular Matrix Hydrogels

Chloe Becker

Uptake of Targeted Activatable Nanoparticles Detecting Reactive Oxygen Species in vitro

Brooke Bednarke, University of Vermont
Sara Kalb

What Are You Saying to Your Dog, and Why Are You Saying It?: A Pragmatic Exploration of Dog-Related Speech

Alexander V. Benevento

Undertriage of Traumatic Injury in a Rural EMS System: A Mixed Methods Analysis

Jamie Sean Benson, University of Vermont

Temperature Dependent Charge Transport Characteristics of Ferroelectric Organic Field Effect Transistors

Jared C. Benson

Effect of cardiovascular exercise on postural stability and cognition in mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Hannah Bernier, University of Vermont

An assessment of Australian coral reef health with tourism management recommendations for global climate change impacts

Meredith Berube, The University of Vermont

DNA methylation in the regions of structural variation in the limbic system of cattle

Suraj Bhattarai, UVM

What are the Predictors for Return to Work for People With Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Conditions?

Kayla Bousfield, The University of Vermont
Justin M. Loseby, University of Vermont
Sarah Harley, The University of Vermont
Amber Lampiris-Tremba, The University of Vermont
Ju-Young Cheon, The Univeristy of Vermont

Changing Endowments in the Public Goods Game

Madeleine Bowe, University of Vermont

The Social Acceptability of River Conservation Efforts in Vermont’s Upper Missisquoi Watershed

Meryl Braconnier

Economic Growth and Weight Gain: A Dynamic Approach to the Obesity Epidemic

Courtney Brady, University of Vermont

“Spirit Husband Figure:” The Materiality of Baoulé Spouses from the Otherworld

Katherine E. Brennan

Characterizing morphological and genetic variation of soil fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani

Charlotte Anna Brodie, The University of Vermont

"Coming Out" in the Modern Novel

Stephanie L. Brooks, UVM

In The Church's Image: How the Russian Orthodox Church is Influencing Russian Youth through the Public Education System

Emily Rose Bruggeman, UVM

The Effect of Next-Generation Menin-MLL Inhibitors on Glioblastoma Cell Lines

Ross Buchman, University of Vermont/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Effects of Love on External Anxiety

Caroline Renee Burke, University of Vermont

Body Composition Changes Throughout 8 Weeks of Exercise

Joshua Cameron, University of Vermont, CNHS

Operationally accessible entanglement of 1D spinless fermions

Emanuel Casiano-Diaz, University of Vermont

Effects of Exercise Interventions on Quality of Life and Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Systematic Literature Review

Faith Cavacas, University of Vermont
Molly Roush, University of Vermont
Maggie Smith, University of Vermont
Chris Sproul, University of Vermont

Hyperglycemic attenuation of the innate immune response of the pulmonary system in diabetic patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Gianna Elizabeth Celenza, University of Vermont

Activities to Manage Bone Mineral Density in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Jennifer Cermenaro, The University of Vermont
Michala Dean, The University of Vermont
Elizabeth Heffernan, The University of Vermont
Andrea Magnant, The University of Vermont
Mackenzie Young, The University of Vermont

Staphylococcus aureus isolates from humans and cattle on Vermont dairy farms making farmstead cheese belong to different clonal complexes

Ashma Chakrawarti, The University of Vermont

Understanding the Impact of Identity on Small Business Social Responsibility

Michael Jared Chan

To stay or not to stay? A model to test decision making of Mysis diluviana to vertically migrate

Rosaura J. Chapina

Gender Differences in Trauma Symptoms Among Refugees and Trauma Survivors residing in VT .

Aya Cheaito, University of Vermont

How do populations of two hybridizing harvester ants coexist with one another?

Amara Chittenden, University of Vermont

The Relationship Between National Culture and Urban Resilience

Madison Lee Cilk

Information Flow in Serious Illness Conversation

Laurence A. Clarfeld

Machine Learning for Early Warning of Cyanobacteria Blooms in Lake Champlain

Mahalia B. Clark, University of Vermont

Bottlenose Dolphin Whistle Geographic Variation in the Caribbean

Courtney L. Clement, The University of Vermont
Laura J. May-Collado, The University of Vermont

The Mother and Child: Examining Materiality and Aesthetic of Luba Art in Western Museums

Greta Close, The University of Vermont

Incorporating automated SPCC into song structure comparison of geographically isolated humpback whale populations

Avery Clotfelter

Displaying Stolen Objects: How a Dogon Metal Staff Incites a History of Colonialism and Burgeoning Culture of Repatriation

Amelia Coates

Do Predators Prefer Seasoning?

Gordon E. Coates, The University of Vermont

The Impact of Chinese Investment on the Kenyan Economy

Brynn M. Connell

Climate Action at UVM: Researching Internal Carbon Pricing (ICP) as a Policy Mechanism to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Isabel G. Coppola, University of Vermont

The effects of yoga on eating behavior and psychological states

Eliza Corderman

Novel Synthesis of Triflate-Substituted [1]Benzothieno[3,2-b][1]benzothiophene Compounds and Further Functionalization

Brian M. Coven

Effects of TR-Beta Specific Agonists on Breast Cancer

Lauren Mary Cozzens

Retrospective Chart Review of Patients in Medication-Assisted Therapy in Their First Year Postpartum to Assess Retention

Hailey Virginia Cray, University of Vermont

Groundwater phosphorus dynamics in an agricultural riparian buffer

Mariah Quinn Cronin, The University of Vermont

Phytoremediation of lead-contaminated soils in Burlington's Old North End neighborhood

Mariah Quinn Cronin, The University of Vermont

Stage and Population Specific Lower Lethal Salinity in Acartia Tonsa Copepods

Jessica Ruth Crooker, University of Vermont

Semantic Prosody of ‘Immigrant’ within Linguistic Registers: Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis

Adeline Crosthwait, The University of Vermont

Anchor Institutions Role in Food System Resilience

Naomi M. Cunningham, University of Vermont

Theta Wave Coherence in Pre-Semantic Processing: An EEG study of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Azilee J. Curl, University of Vermont

Information for US-based professionals to support ethnically Nepali children with autism and their families in the US

Bidur Dahal, The University of Vermont

Optimization of Microcavity Organic Light Emitting Diodes with Varying Dipole Position

Ekraj Dahal, The University of Vermont
David Allemeier, The University of Vermont
Matthew S. White, The University of Vermont

Dominant and Submissive Fantasy and Behavior

Lilian R. Dalton, University of Vermont

Dual tasking with MS: The role of attentional switching on gait parameters

Tatiana Daniel
Sierra Martin
Jessica Symonds
Jose Soltero
Alex Warshaw

The Impact of Salinity on Upper Lethal Temperature of Acartia tonsa

Chelsea Darwin

Anxiety Responses Across the Estrous Cycle in Relation to BNST-PACAP Interactions

Claire Deckers, The University of Vermont

How Capitalism Seeks to Define the Relationship Between Social Workers and Their Clients

Michele k. Denault, university of Vermont

An fNIRS Investigation of the Prefrontal Cortical Processing Demands Associated with a Communication Based Assessment for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Julia Deziel, University of Vermont

Using Serum Blood Proteome Profiles to Detect the Health and Wellbeing of the Calf

Vidharshi Dharmasena, UVM

Optogenetic Entrainment of the Septo-Hippocampal Circuit

Conor Robertson Dickson, The University of Vermont

Controlling van der Waals Phenomena at the Interface of Atomic and Two-Dimensional Dirac Quantum Matter

Aaditya Dimri, University of Vermont

Simultaneous Detection and Decontamination of Organophosphates Using Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNs)

Michelle E. DiPinto

Effects of Media Use on Intimate Partner Violence Acceptance in Adolescents

Leianna Catherine Dolce, University of Vermont

Survey of neuromusculoskeletal models to inform wearable sensor based joint reaction estimates

Nicole Marie Donahue, University of Vermont

The Development of Theory of Mind in a Child with ASD and His Siblings

Sindhu Donepudi, The University of Vermont

Chagas Disease: Identifying Peptides in Trypanosoma cruzi Mass Spectrometry

Kristen Elizabeth Dougherty

More than a scholarship: College and career outcomes of Mitchell Institute Promise Scholars

Loren Dow

Vibrational Cueing and its Potential to Lessen the Detrimental Effects of Cognitive Tasks on Walking Stability

Isaac Downs

Investigating the Biogeographic History and Diversification of Caribbean Spiders in the Genus Eriophora through Molecular Phylogenetics

Baylee Duarte, The University of Vermont
Lily Canavan, The University of Vermont

Clinical Significance of Serum Cardiac Troponin I Measurements Less Than The 99th Percentile

Jack Dubuque

Characterization of Sema6A reverse signaling in zebrafish eye development

Caroline Dumas, The University of Vermont

Best Practices for Employing New Americans in Vermont

Isabel M. Dunkley

Biochemical Characterization and Developmental Expression Profiling of the Predicted CRK/CRKL-SH2 Binding Partner WBP2

Brigitte N. Durieux

The Effect of Reproductive Experience on Habit Formation

Elizabeth C. Dybas, University of Vermont

Predictive Modeling of the University of Vermont Women’s Basketball Games

Jennifer L. Eberling, University of Vermont

Rural residence, nutrition risk and falls in community-dwelling, older adults

Caitlin D. Eckert, University of Vermont

Activation Capabilities of SETD5 Truncated Variants

Nathan Patrick Ehrenreich

To Flip or Not to Flip?: The Influence of Individual Cognitive Differences on L2 Russian Acquisition of Verbal Morphology in a Flipped Language Classroom

Katie Esser

Quantifying Nutrient Reductions Achieved by Erosion Remediation Projects on Vermont’s Roads

Emma Estabrook, The University of Vermont

The effect of methamphetamine pre-exposure on habit formation in male rats

Charlotte Evans, University of Vermont

Vegetarianism and Veganism as a Form of Everyday Activism in the Age of Climate Change

Olivier K. Everts

Psychometrics of the INSCI Survey

Alyssa A. Falco

Spatial Modeling of Resource Recovery and Reuse using Sri Lankan Composting Systems as an Example

Maya Fein-Cole

Beamforming with a 2.4 GHz Tripolar IoT Antenna

Evan Fennelly, University of Vermont

Contrasting Corrections Staff Attitudes on Incarceration, Punishment, and Rehabilitation

Sara Minogue Fetter

Students' beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors toward e-cigarettes

Mateo Florez

Mature Biofilms of Listeria Monocytogenes from VT Dairies Are Resistant to QACs

Emily Forauer, The University of Vermont
Aislinn Gilmour, The University of Vermont

Optimization of a Molecularly-Imprinted Material for Treatment of Biofilm Infections

Aiyana G. Fortin, University of Vermont

Seasonal shifts in habitat use of lake trout in Lake Champlain

Matthew H. Futia

Boat traffic in Bocas Del Toro, Panama associated with selection for lower and louder toadfish (Amphichthys cryptocentrus) calls.

Emma K. Gagne, University of Vermont

How are Vermont Mathematics Teachers Structuring Learning Scales?

Danielle E. Gaiser, The University of Vermont
Alden R. B. Ducharme, The University of Vermont
Allison R. Dennehy, The University of Vermont

Urinary bladder dysfunction in transient receptor potential vanilloid family member 4 (TRPV4) null and wildtype (WT) mice following spinal cord injury (SCI)

Stephanie Galinos, The University of Vermont
Linna Lahmadi, The University of Vermont

Roadway Reclamation and Base Stabilization Technologies

Gillian Paige Gallagher, University of Vermont
Ali Khorasani, University of Vermont

Holistic Assessment of Refugee Populations: A Multidisciplinary Assessment and Short-Form Profile

Haley L. Gearwar

Ethnographic Storytelling: Sharing an Armenian Tradition through Collaborative Digital Media

Tali Gelenian, University of Vermont

Do knowledge and beliefs about calcium content influence preference for dairy vs. plant-based milk products?

Sarah G. Geller

Achieving Anorexia: An Improbable but Possible Aspiration Among College-Age Students

Kate L. Goldberg, University of Vermont

Maternal Incarceration: Shackling, Adverse Outcomes and Interventions

Rachel Goldblum

Impact of Hormone Stimulation on Acute Leukemias

Emma M. Golden

The Effects of Hypoxia on Zooplankton Population Estimates and Migration in Lakes

Sadye Keating Goldfarb, University of Vermont

Female Productivity and Calf Survivorship of Bottlenose Dolphins (​Tursiops truncatus​) in Bocas del Toro, Panama

Kahlia Pesca Gonzales, The University of Vermont

Extracting electron hole mobility by analyzing the current frequency space via NLIS

Johnny Gonzalez, University of Vermont

Macroeconomic Effects of High-Bandwidth Neural Lace Technology and Comparative Policy Considerations

Calvin P. Gooley, The University of Vermont

Characterizing Seed Libraries in Vermont

Nia Gorbunova, University of Vermont

Salty Beans: The Effects of Moderate Salt Stress on Nodule Formation in Medicago truncatula

Matthew Gorstein

Exploring Incel Language on Reddit

Kelly C. Gothard

Minimal model of regeneration

Caitlin S. Grasso, University of Vermont

Data Driven Stochastic Models of Wildfire Spread

MAXFIELD E. GREEN

The Community Kitchen Academy: A Vision for Community Food Security

Adrianna Grinder

Transfer Learning Capable Symbolic Regression

Ryan Grindle

Estimating unmeasured muscle excitations using Gaussian process regression

Reed D. Gurchiek, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Sexual shame and masculinity in men

Matthew Hagberg, University of Vermont

Place and Education: Are Access and Outcomes Equitable Across Geographic Locales?

Samuel A. Hagen, The University of Vermont

Ionic Liquid-Grafted Alginate as a Tunable Biomaterial for Nanoparticle Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery

Christine Hamadani, The University of Vermont
Eden Tanner Ph.D., Harvard University
Rachael Oldinski Ph.D., The University of Vermont

Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Braelin Audette Hanbridge, University of Vermont
Juhee Lee

Examining the Association Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis after Vermont 2018 Change in Marijuana Legislation

Julia E. Hannigan

Investigation of Factors that Influence Subcellular Mitochondrial Positioning and Dynamics

Meara AG Heininger, University of Vermont

Analyzing temporal shifts in fish call diversity with acoustic methods near Diablo Island, Costa Rica

Katherine Helmer, University of Vermont

Bad Blood: Is it more stressful to be victimized by friends than by peers?

Casey Henehan, The University of Vermont
Hannah Ritz, The University of Vermont
Maria Lent, The University of Vermont
Alexandra Sullivan, The University of Vermont
Dianna Murray-Close, The University of Vermont

Identifying The Behaviors of Humpback Whales (Megaptera Novaeangliae) at Mating Grounds in Guerrera, Mexico

Matthew S. Herberg, University of Vermont

Development of a Modular Wearable Sensing Device for Stress Estimation

Blake Hewgill, The University of Vermont

Increasing Support for Opioid Exposed Newborns: A Quality Improvement Project

Maeve G. Higgins, UVM CNHS

Alveolar Extracellular Matrix Hydrogels Facilitate Proliferation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Alveolar Epithelial Spheroids

Evan T. Hoffman

Characterizing STK11 Variants of Unknown Significance Identified in Vermont Patients

Tyler C. Hogan, University of Vermont
Jenna G. Eaton, University of Vermont

Spatial analysis of mother-calf home ranges for bottlenose dolphins in Bocas del Toro, Panama

Hannah Braddon Hutchens Ms, University of Vermont

Methodology and Significance of PTAP’s Analysis of Agricultural Terraces in Petra’s Northern Hinterlands

Jenna N. Ingersoll, University of Vermont

Seed Producer Motivations for Maintaining Crop Diversity in Vermont

Carina Viola Isbell, The University of Vermont

Body Mass Index and Atypical Balance as Predictors of Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment Outcomes

Praise O. Iyiewuare, University of Vermont

Facile removal of 4‐methoxybenzyl protecting group from selenocysteine

Kaelyn Jenny, University of Vermont

Sub Imagine Somni: Ovid’s Dream Words in the Metamorphoses

Allison Jodoin, University of Vermont

Incorporating Nutrition into Physical Therapy Practice: An Exploratory Study on Education and Attitudes

Sophie John

Water Scarcity and Implication for Healthcare Delivery in Operating Rooms

Zachary Johns, UVM

Population viability analysis of coastal bottlenose dolphins targeted by dolphin-watching boats in the Archipelago of Bocas del Toro, Panama

Amanda Jones

Nitrogen Levels in Franklin County, Vermont Streams Through Agricultural and Forested Settings

Siga K. Juozelskis, The University of Vermont
Joanne Berger, The University of Vermont
Korbyn Gehlbach, The University of Vermont

The Effect of Crk Adaptor Proteins on Cell Proliferation in the Developing Zebrafish Retina

Zoe R. Kalbag

Utilization of Mobile Technology to Assess Gait and Mobility Post-Stroke: A Systematic Review

Kira E. Kamrud, University of Vermont
Talia Rooney, University of Vermont
Shawn Roberts, University of Vermont
Emma O'brien, University of Vermont
Kristen Thibodeau, University of Vermont

Designing a DNA Extraction Protocol to Yield High Quality DNA from S. purpuratus

Mackenzie E. Kerner

Computational Analysis of Transposable Element Expressions

Yousef Khan

NYC Parks Planning and Development

Allyson Kilcoyne

Liminal Bodies

Aleda Kirstein

Patterns of Enteric Coinfection in Infants Under 1 Year of Age in LMIC Countries

Connor L. Klopfer

Association analysis of endogenous retrovirus expression with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

Sophie E. Kogut, University of Vermont

Comparison of Spider Silk Toughness in the Caerostris Genus

Mia Kosel, University of Vermont

Student Research Conference

Marcos L. Kubow, University of Vermont

Consumer demand for hemp: Evidence from Vermont

Hannah K. Lacasse

The Forgotten Losses of the War in Iraq

Ashley N. Ladue

Design of a novel construct for live cell imaging of ezrin-actin association using Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)

Ethan Jeffrey LaFrance, University of Vermont

Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Services in Refugees

Choeden Lama

Lemna Minor as an Ecological Tool for Vermont Farmers

Juliana M. Landis, University of Vermont

Learning in a Decision Making Process Through Serious Games

Ollin Demian Langle-Chimal, The University of Vermont

Network-based Functional Prediction Augments Genetic Association to Predict Candidate Genes for Inflammatory Bowel Disorder in Mice

Montana Lara, The University of Vermont

The effect of a commercial rhibozial inoculant on nodule and tuber formation and plant health in legumes.

Mackenzie Laverick, University of Vermont

Temporal changes in the soundscape of a tropical marine community

Claire E. Le Duc, University of Vermont
Abby M. Martin, University of Vermont
Nicole E. Paolo, University of Vermont
Laura J. May-Collado, University of Vermont

The Whole Brain Expression of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Peptide (PACAP) from the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis (BNST); New Focus of the Medial Habenular Nucleus (MHb) and Stria Medullaris Pathway

Lauren K. Lepeak, The University of Vermont

An Investigation into a Retriever-mediated Recycling Pathway in Arabidopsis thaliana

Connor D. Lewis, The University of Vermont

Dipole Orientation and Strain-Enhanced Luminescence in Small Molecule Thin Films

Libin Liang, Materials science program

Food Trucks as Emerging and Ephemeral Spaces of Identity Creation in the Urban Landscape

Rose Aline Lillpopp

Examining the Role of Arts Integration in the Classroom for Refugee Students from the Perspective of Teachers

Sarah Lincoln, UVM

UVM's Roadmap to Zero Waste

Isabel Lisle, University of Vermont

Supramolecular Shape-Control with Chirality-Assisted Synthesis

Kassondra Marie Little, University of Vermont

GPU-Accelerated Evolutionary Robotics

Sida Liu, University of Vermont
Sam Kriegman, University of Vermont

Changes in Cortical Excitability After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review

Sara J. Locke SPT, UVM
Eliza Hotchkiss-Yager SPT, UVM
Rosalie N. Burke SPT, UVM
Thomas Norberto SPT, UVM
Crystal Abbate SPT, UVM

Does Surgical Repair and Rehabilitation Result in Improved Atrophy of the Supraspinatus Muscle in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair?

Hannah Lones, UVM
Lucas McCue, UVM
Eric Chau, UVM
John Basa, UVM
Rebekah Marino, UVM
Laurel Cole, UVM

Determining the ability of avian species to act as vectors for ranavirus transmission

Raymond Looney, University of Vermont

Ancient (In)Security in the Upper Salt River Canyon, Arizona

Kailey Loughran, The University of Vermont

The Cows Don’t Milk Themselves: Using Worker-Driven Social Responsibility to Fight Labor Injustice on Vermont’s Dairy Farms

Marisa Loury

Microplastics as a physical growth substrate for freshwater algal species

Nina E. Loutchko

How Difficulties Interpreting Emotions Can Affect Relationship Well-Being

Alexander Joesph Lumia

The Tumor Suppressor Runx1 is a Negative Regulator of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α (HIF-1α) in Breast Cancer Cells

Lena L. Mak, The University of Vermont

Airborne S. aureus Transmission In Poultry

Maryann Makosiej, University of Vermont

Behavioral Budget of Antillean Manatees (Tricheus manatus manatus) of St. George’s Caye, Belize

Carly Mangan, University of Vermont

Influence of Skull Morphology on Call Characteristics in Glaucomys sabrinus and Glaucomys volans

Eli Markworth, The University of Vermont

Detection and classification of connectional silences in palliative care conversations using deep learning

Jeremy E. Matt

Acoustic analysis of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) song in breeding grounds off the Pacific coast of Central America.

Danielle Mcaree, University of Vermont

Evolution of Variation: What contributes to mitochondrial DNA sequence variation in the Chagas disease parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi?

Cai McCann

Dissecting the mechanisms of repeat expansion in the Fragile X-related disorders

Cai McCann

Structural and functional insights into the recognition of mono- and di-acetyllysine histone tail modifications by the ATAD2 and ATAD2B bromodomains

Kyle P. McLaughlin, University of Vermont

Shoreline variables influencing microplastic accumulation in Lake Champlain

Zach S. Merson, University of Vermont

Wearables and Deep Learning Classify Fall Risk from Gait in Multiple Sclerosis

Brett M. Meyer, The University of Vermont

Depressive Symptom Benchmarking within Cardiac Rehabilitation

William A. Middleton

CBDNA: Intercollegiate Band Eastern Division 2020

Jordan Mitchell
Bailey Brown
Kylie Elliott
Max Gailey
Kyra Johnston
Luke Nawrocki
Katlyn Tagliabue

Development of a Psychiatric Risk Score (PRiS) Tool for Psychiatric Patients in Medical Emergency Departments

Owen P. Molind

Predicting Pro-environmental Behaviors with Climate Change Identity, Belief and Concern using Probabilistic SEM

Roberta Molokandov, University of Vermont

Agroecological Practices as Tools for Resilience: Lessons from Small, Diversified Farms in Puerto Rico During and After Hurricane Maria

Maya Moore

The Influence of Social Story interventions based on Maternal Education in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Emily Elizabeth Moran

Existential Isolation in the Dominican Republic

Mariel Morel

Extend the Grid of Cut the Cord? An analysis of the socioeconomic factors behind grid connectivity versus off-grid solar PV deployment in sub-Saharan Africa.

Payne Morgan, University of Vermont

Evaluating Nutrient Excess in Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Agricultural Production

Beck Allyn Morrow, The University of Vermont

Glutathione Peroxidase Peptide-Mimic

Gracyn S. Mose, UVM

Mitotic Gene Bookmarking by RUNX1 Stabilizes the Normal Mammary Epithelial Phenotype

Eliana Moskovitz, University of Vermont

Matrix Derived Extracellular Vesicles and MicroRNA Differ in Profile Between Healthy and COPD Lung Extracellular Matrix

Chloe Moulin

Stability of the L4 and L5 Lagrange Points: An Explanation of Jupiter's Trojan Asteroids

Vanessa Myhaver, University of Vermont

Religion Nationalism and State in Francoist Spain

Everett Marx Naylor

Back to School: A Qualitative Assessment of Public School Food Policies and their Value to Cultivate Healthy Eating Habits

Georgia G. Nelson, University of Vermont

First record of malaria parasites in the Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus) and patterns of infection with mercury exposure

Alyssa P. Neuhaus, University of Vermont

The Effect of Caloric Balance on Disease Progression and Survival in ALS Patients

Margo Nolan

Vansemberuu of Khuvsgul, Mongolia: ecology, community knowledge, and conservation of an endangered medicinal flower

Joscie Norris, UVM

Nocturnal Encounter

Zoey November, University of Vermont

Developing a Protocol to Co-Seed Multiple Cell Lines in the same Media

Christopher Nuckols

Interneuron Loss in a Mouse Model of DNM1-mediated Epileptic Encephalopathy

Robert O'Connor, The University of Vermont

Addressing the DNA Damage Response to Irradiation and PARP1/PARG Inhibitors in Glioblastoma

Riona K. O'Donnell, University of Vermont

Song activity and structure of the Central American humpback whale breeding stock

Riley O'Halloran, University of Vermont

Enantioselective Electrophilic Aromatic Nitration

Reilly J. Osadchey Brown, University of Vermont

Investigation into measuring low levels of cohesion of regolith simulants

Colin J. Palmer, University of Vermont
Brandon Nimberger, University of Vermont
Lane A. Feldeisen, University of Vermont

Intracluster Correlation Coefficients in Healthcare Research

Brennan E. Paradee

Robots Made of Robots

Atoosa Parsa, Morphology, Evolution & Cognition Laboratory

A New Cover Crop for Vermont Farmers: The Annual Lupin

Sean Mansfield Pease, The University of Vermont

The Role of Glycogen Metabolism in B Cell Effector Function

Rachel Pepin, University of Vermont

Structure-Function Relations: Modeling Mega-Stokes Shifts

Adam N. Petrucci, University of Vermont

Methods in simulating nutrient stoichiometry, structure, and function - Sarracenia purpurea

Lindsey Pett

Seasonal Nitrogen Cycling in Agricultural Riparian Groundwater

Julia Petty, The University of Vermont

Design of an Axial Flux Alternator with PCB-Embedded Stator Coils Using Algorithmic Coil Generation and Optimization

George T. Philbrick, University of Vermont

Pass the Salt? Examining the Effects of Sodium on Foraging Activity Among Vermont’s Ant Communities

Laura K. Pinover

ARMA Models for Detection of Earthquake-Induced Damage in Instrumented Buildings

Leonardo Pockels, UVM
Reza Filizadeh, UVM

Honest Placebo Effects on Food Cravings Following a 12-Hour, Overnight Fasting Period

Emily E. Pomichter B.A., UVM
Emma Kilroy, UVM

Complex contagion features without social reinforcement in a model of social information flow

Tyson Pond, University of Vermont

Phosphorus recovery and reuse from anaerobically digested dairy manure

Katherine K. Porterfield, The University of Vermont

Landscapes of Care Amid Crisis: The Geographies of Rural Opioid Harm Reduction Networks in Vermont

Lucia Possehl, University of Vermont

Elastic Quantum Scattering of Cold Atoms from a Carbon Nanotube

Abigail J. Postlewaite, The University of Vermont

Social Association Patterns of Bottlenose Dolphins in Bocas del Toro Panama

Erin Powell

Gamma-Band EEG and Pupil Dilation to Negative Words as Biomarkers of Preservative Negative Thinking in Anxiety and Depression: An RDoC Study

Jennifer Powers

Point of Care I-STAT Troponin

Violet Radoncic
Lila Johnson
Alex D'Amico

Prevalence and accuracy of medical alert information on cellular phones

Violet Miyra Radoncic
Lila Johnson

The biological control of Western Flower Thrips by endophytic fungi Beauveria bassiana

Ali (Shervin) Razavi

A computational analysis of the impact of Surfactant Proteins (SP-C) on the surface tension of pulmonary lipid monolayers

Ali (Shervin) Razavi

Associations Between Perceptions of Health and Community Safety With Meeting the Healthy Vermonters’ 2020 Physical Activity Goals

Gail Reid Regan, The University of Vermont

Dolphin Whistle Geographical Variation in Central America

Machara K. Renz, The University of Vermont
Medwyn S. Roberts, The University of Vermont
Daniel B. Stoddard, The University of Vermont
Laura J. May-Collado, The University of Vermont

Nonlinear Impedance Spectroscopy of Organic Hole-Only Solar Cell Devices

Robin Rice, UVM

The indefinite pronoun ‘one’: A contrastive analysis of German to English translation using corpus linguistics

Emma Roach, University of Vermont

Risk and Resilience in Coastal Food Systems: Lessons from the Puerto Rican Dairy Sector since Hurricane Maria

Katie J. Robertson, University of Vermont

Public attitudes towards undocumented migrant farmworkers: The case of Vermont’s dairy labor

Katie M. Robinson, University of Vermont

Investigating the Harm of Testimonial Injustice

Zoe Erin Robinson, The University of Vermont

Consumer use of food labels increases as “clean label” trend continues

Nick Rose, University of Vermont

Staphylococcus species and strains are more likely than others to cause chronic mastitis in organic dairy cattle

Aliza Miya Rosenkranz

A transgenic approach to testing functional divergence of stress-responsive GROWTH REGULATORY FACTOR genes across flowering plants

Haley Rowlands, UVM

Novel Device for Measuring Lung Function using Oscillometry

Gregory S. Roy, The University of Vermont

Exploring the Soundscapes of the Gulf of Papagayo in Costa Rica

Alyssa Gabrielle Saltz
Aidan Mays McKew
Kaitlyn Marie Connors

Linking mycorrhizal colonization to floral rewards, pollinator behavior, and reproductive success in highbush blueberry

Joanna Santoro
Gretchen Saveson

Acoustic repertoire and vocal activity of Antillean and Amazonian manatees

Carly Sarbacker

Enriching branched-chain fatty acids in cellular lipids of rumen bacteria and protozoa

Morgan R. Schiksnis, University of Vermont

Anharmonicity of ice-XI Determined with the VCI and VSCF Models

Ray G. Schireman, University of Vermont

Investigating the Role of RabGTPases in the Replication of the Mammareanavirus Junín

Madaline M. Schmidt, University of Vermont

Theory of Mind Understanding, Language Complexity, and Story Coherence of Children with ASD Following a Parent-Delivered Narrative Intervention

Hannah Stewart Sheehy

Exploring the Relationship of Addictive Eating Behaviors Between Adolescents and Parents

Isabella Sierra

Changes in Toadfish Acoustic Behavior in Relation to Tourism in Panama

Abigail M. Siniscalco, University of Vermont
Emily E. Dean, University of Vermont
Laura J. May-Collado, University of Vermont

Investigating the Relationship Between Biodiversity and Ranavirus in Vermont Amphibians

Abigail E. Smith, University of Vermont

The Belt and Road Initiative's Impact on U.S. Influence and Liberal Institutions

Brianne Smith, University of Vermont

Repercussions of War on Women and Children

Moirha Smith

Evaluation of research needs and management practices on organic, grass-fed dairy farms in the United States.

Miriam A. Snider, University of Vermont

Genetic regulation of nitric oxide -dependent mitochondrial metabolism and immune function in dendritic cells

Julia P. Snyder

Exploring Accessibility and Applications of Laser Cut Contour Topography Maps

Paul Jack Solomon, UVM

Terahertz Spectroscopy as a Tool to Investigate Guest-Host Interactions in Porous Materials

Zihui Song, University of Vermont

Influence of the Missisquoi Wetland on riverine nutrient cycling under different flow regimes

Ellie Sovcik, The University of Vermont

Characterizing the Transcriptome of Glioblastoma Multiforme from Publicly Available Databases

Piotr Sowulewski

Leveraging Public Perceptions of Flood Risk and Decision Criteria to Assess the Political Feasibility of Transboundary Flood Mitigation Measures in the Lake Champlain Richelieu River Basin

Emma J. Spett

Identification of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine markers in the cattle brain

Emily Stassen

Crk adaptor proteins are necessary for the development of the zebrafish retina

Helaina R. Stergas, The University of Vermont

Testing the effect of solution pH and ionic strength on dissolved organic matter leaching from soils

Lindsey M. Stinson

Later developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster acclimate and function better in response to thermal stress compared to early developmental stages.

Andrew Karl Stoloff

Bioavailability of Leachable Dissolved Organic Carbon from Subnival Soils

Bryan Stolzenburg, University of Vermont

Similarities in song structure between humpback whale populations wintering off the coasts of Costa Rica and Panama

Rachel E. Strack, University of Vermont

Measuring Mental Health Stigma on Twitter

Anne Marie Stupinski, University of Vermont

An Ethnography of Trumpism in Vermont

Adelaide A. Szczesiul

Stiffness And Composition Of Diseased Lungs Modulates Cell Behavior: Novel In Vitro Model

Alicia E. Tanneberger, University of Vermont

Alzheimer’s Disease: Personhood, Relationship, and Milieu

Hannah L. Taylor

Almirante Bottlenose Dolphin Whistles

Leighanna Nichole Terhune

Personality Pathology in Seasonal Affective Disorder

Julia M. Terman

Studies of air molecules at high sensitivities with the reflection interferometer under various vacuums

Khadga S. Thakuri

Hazard Mitigation Planning in the Lake Champlain Basin

Shannon M. Thayer, University of Vermont

Characterization of temperature adaptation of allelic variants of Alcohol Dehydrogenase Enzyme in Drosophila Melanogaster

Gretchen H. Thompson, University of Vermont

Habit Formation in Behavior Chains: A Comparative Evaluation

Catherine R. Thorpe, UVM

Title: A Case of Anaphylaxis Following Topical Black Castor Oil Use.

Davina Tolbert, University of Vermont Robert Larner MD College of Medicine

Colonialism to Colorism: Implanted Rifts in the Latinx Community and Decolonizing Social work practice

Eddie J. Travieso Jr, The University of Vermont
Isabel Suarez, The University of Vermont

Preparation and Preservation of Donated Human Skeletal Remains with the use of Dermestid Beetles, Maceration, and Acryloid B-72 Polymer

Merisah Trisciuzzi, The University of Vermont

Electrochemical Self-Assembly of CuSCN/4-(N,N-dimethylamino)-4’-(N’-methyl)Stilbazolium Hybrid Thin Films

Yuki Tsuda

Growing Relations: The Intersection of Food and Farm Security in Chittenden County, Vermont

Claire E. Tylke

Fatty acid content of retail milk – What’s in it for the consumer?

Allison L. Unger

Biosecurity Practices Through Multiplayer Simulations

John C. Urbani, The University of Vermont

Does gender influence interpretations of control complexity via muscle synergy analysis?

Anna Teresa Ursiny, The University of Vermont

Stars & Bars: A Compact Representation for Bosonic Occupation States

Caleb Usadi, University of Vermont

Investigating the Protein-Coding Potential of a lncRNA

Stella Varnum

Terahertz Time Domain Spectroscopy via Plasma Generation and Air Biased Coherent Detection

Emily Verhaeg, The University of Vermont

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Module

Alejandra Vivas Carbo
Nelly Lopez
Morgan Pratt

Antibody Immune Response and Protection after Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Children – A Literature Review

Danielle Wall

The Guinea Pig Club: Social Support and Developments in Medical Practice

Camille J. Walton, UVM

Refugee Parent Status and Mental Health Outcomes

Holly T. Weldon, University of Vermont

Brevotoxin Adduct Mechanism and Effect on Thioredoxin Reductase Activity

Michelle M. Wheater, University of Vermont

An investigation into the natural history and specificity of the humoral immune response to Andes orthohantavirus infection in humans

Annalis Whitaker, Graduate Student

Regulation of host fusion inhibitory proteins at the virological synapse and upon syncytia formation

Emily E. Whitaker, The University of Vermont

DAIRY DERIVED FATTY ACIDS IMPACT PANCREATIC BETA CELL FUNCTION

James B. Whitley, UVM

Parameterizing Functions of Soil-Water Soluble Reactive Phosphorus Flux for an Ecohydrological Model of Formerly Drained Riparian Wetlands in the Lake Champlain Basin

adrian r.h. wiegman

Religion, Nation, and State

Ava Williams, University of Vermont

Using X-ray diffraction of stream sediment to better understand the geology and weathering environment of central Cuba

Landon D. Williamson, University of Vermont

Analysis of Word Usage Surrounding Connectional Silences

Joseph M. Wills, The University of Vermont

The Inventory of Physical Activity Barriers: Development and Preliminary Validation

Mariana Wingood
Nancy Gell
Denise Peters
Tiffany Hutchins

Goal-Setting among Older Adults in Vermont, a Mixed-Methods Approach

Genevieve M. Winn, University of Vermont

The Role of Mixed Versus Consistent Reinforcers in Habit Development

Lauren S. Woodard

Floodplain Reconnection Optimization with 2D HEC-RAS

Lindsay Worley, University of Vermont

Investigation into microbial alteration of extraterrestrial regolith simulants for cementation and induced cohesion in support of NASA’s in-situ resource utilization efforts

Robert L. Worley II, University of Vermont

Shifting Thermal Limits during Drosophila Embryonic Development

Jessica Wright, University of Vermont
Ben Moffat, University of Vermont

Spectatoring Mediates Associations Between Penis Appearance Concerns and Sexual Arousal Difficulties

Robert B. Wyatt, University of Vermont

Is Your Child Even Listening to You?: Relationship between Socialization of Coping and Coping Behavior, Moderated by Physiological Stress Reactivity

Emily E. Young

Mott Insulator to Superfluid Quantum Phase Transition for Helium on Strained Graphene

Jiangyong Yu

Software Defined Doppler Radar for LandmineDetection using GA-Optimized Machine Learning

Yan Zhang, UVM

Southern Hemisphere Humpback Whale Acoustic Activity and Song Structure in Panama

Kate J. Ziegler, University of Vermont

The Historical Significance of Nazi Education Systems

Miranda E. Zigler

Towards Rational Design of Self-Aggregating Peptides

Marlo L. Zorman, University of Vermont