2019-2020 Faculty Research Grants
New Faculty Research Grants: 2019-20
Lisa Ahlberg (Chemistry), Investigation of 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition Reactions: Mechanistic Explorations to Enhance Synthesis of 5-Membered Ring Heterocycles. Abstract
Anneris Coria-Navia and Scott Moncrieff (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, English), Effective Incentives for Faculty Participation in Professional Development in the Area of Teaching. Abstract
Vanessa Corredera (English), Audience Education: Shakespeare, Race, and the Importance of Performance Pedagogy. Abstract
Stefanie Elkins-Bates (Visual Art, Communication & Design), Architectural Models of Khirbet ‘Ataruz Conservation and Restoration Project. Abstract
Kari Friestad (Visual Art, Communication & Design), Studio and Exhibition Plan for 2019 Horizon series. Abstract
Daniel Gonzalez (Biology), Phase II of Amazonian Manatee Detection with Side-scan Sonar and Manatee Feeding Modality Experiments in Panama. Abstract
Luana Greulich and Anneris Coria-Navia (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Physiognomy of Social Networks in Diverse K-12 Classrooms. Abstract
James Hayward (Biology), Developmental Histology of Gull and Dinosaur Bones. Abstract
Jimmy Kijai (Graduate Psychology & Counseling), The Influence of Religiosity, Religious Involvement, Adherence to Adventist Core Beliefs, and Religious Education on Denominational Loyalty among Youths and Young Adults in the Southeast Asia Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists. Abstract
Hyun Kwon and Getahun Merga (Engineering, Chemistry), Sandwich Immunoassays Study Using Silver Nanoparticles-doped [Ru(bpy)3]2+. Abstract
Peter Lyons (Biology), Investigating the Function of Peptidases and Pseudopeptidases. Abstract
Marlene Murray and Desmond Murray (Biology, Chemistry), Design and Development of Novel Hybrid Pharmaceuticals for Bipolar Disorder. Abstract
Benjamin Navia (Biology), Control of Phonotaxis in Female Cricket Acheta Domesticus by Call Selective Neuronal Processing and Molecular Regulation: The Role of First Order Neurons in the Prothoracic Ganglion and the Effect of Male Exposure. Abstract
Melissa Ponce-Rodas (Behavioral Sciences),Summer High School Advancement Program Evaluation. Abstract
Joel Raveloharimisy (Behavioral Sciences), Women and Cyclical Contentious Politics in Madagascar. Abstract
Rhonda Root and Ariel Solis (Architecture), Digital Visualization and Interaction for the Historical Cultural Landscape of Hisban and Vicinity . Abstract
Padma Tadi Uppala, Ryan Hayes, Desmond Murray, Dixon Anjejo (Public Health, Chemistry), Environmental Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease in Berrien County, Michigan: Exposure Assessment of Lead, Arsenic and Cadmium. Abstract
Kristen Witzel (Behavioral Sciences), Does Medical Crowdfunding Increase Social Inequality? Abstract
Faculty Research Grant Renewals: 2019-20
Anthony Bosman (Mathematics), Families of Links Related by Band Surgery. Abstract
Oliver Glanz (Old Testament) and Rodney Summerscales (Computer Science), Making Biblical Hebrew Students Learn the Hebrew Language Not the Hebrew Bible. Abstract
Tom Goodwin (Biology), Variation in Diet by Season, Age, and Gender in Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels (Ictidomys tridecemlineatus). Abstract
Marianne Kordas (Library), The Blythe Owen Project, Facets I & II: Creating a Critical Edition of the Sonata for Violin and Piano and Completing Transcriptions of the Owen Correspondence in CAR Collection 186. Abstract
Getahun Merga (Chemistry), Synthesis and Characterization of Conjugated Gold and Silver Nanoparticles. Abstract
Randall Younker (Archaeology), Museum Exhibit on the Origins of Christianity in Western Sicily. Abstract
Faculty Research Grant Carryover: 2019-20
Krista Cooper and Curt VanderWaal (Social Work), Identity and Experience: The Lives of Women Living with Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. Abstract
Charity Garcia (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Exploring the Influence of Identity and Spiritual Development on Student Teacher Responses to Challenging Social-emotional Student Behavior. Abstract
Kenley Hall and Joseph Kidder (Church Ministry), NAD Churches Who are Attracting and Keeping Young Adults. Abstract
Jay Johnson (Engineering), Neural Basis for Auditory Scene Analysis. Abstract
David Sedlacek (Discipleship) and Alina Baltazar (Behavioral Sciences), Male Spouses and Female Pastors: Stressors and Coping Strategies. Abstract
Denise Smith (Biology) and Desmond Murray (Chemistry), Anti-invasion Properties of Novel Organic Compounds in Glioblastoma Multiforme. Abstract
Tiffany Summerscales (Physics), Estimating the Parameters of Gravitational Waves Using BayesWave. Abstract
Shannon Trecartin (Social Work), and Petr Cincala (Church Ministry), Analysis of the 2017 World Church Survey: Exploration of Church Health and Disability within Five Divisions. Abstract
Rob Zdor (Biology), Exploring Mustard Seed Meal Effects on the Extended Growth of Velvetleaf Plants under Controlled Field-like Conditions. Abstract