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The Effects of Voluntary Exercise on BDNF Levels and Anxiety in Mice
By: Sydney Hall, Elizabeth Foreman, and Kelsey Wilcox Faculty mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract: Regular performance of exercise can decrease levels of anxiety and depression (Binder et al., 2004). In this study, we aim to determine the behavioral changes in mice after 8 weeks of either voluntary wheel-running or sedentary. We measured levels of BDNF,…
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Synthesis of Tuberculosis Competitive Inhibitor Protein KasA
By Arianna Chase and Carrie Garvey Faculty Mentor: Dr. Davis Oldham Abstract: The KasA protein in M. tuberculosis catalyzes the steps of a four-step fatty acid elongation that consequently enables the strength of the TB cell wall. The inhibition of the KasA protein would cause the fatty acid chain to not form and encourage the…
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Tuberculosis Drug Project
By Vallarie Burge and Elizabeth Sullivan Faculty mentor: Dr. Davis Oldham Tuberculosis (TB) is a common disease that, over time, can become resistant to the drugs that combat it. The KsA enzyme that synthesizes the bacterial wall of TB is the target of the TB drug in this project. A computer analyzed potential compounds that…
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The Importance of Rhodophyta Gracilaria Both Past and Present
by Abhishiek Arora Faculty mentor: Dr. April Wynn Abstract Rhodophyta Gracilaria is a genus of Rhodophyta, red algae, found throughout the world and has played a variety of roles throughout the years. Gracilaria has previously been used medically in India and China for the treatment of dysentery and respiratory disease while in Malaysia as a…
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Women by Women: Works from UMW’s Permanent Collection
Curated and organized by the UMW Galleries Interns:– Madeleine Almand– Jasmine Nixon– Julia (Mary) Pertracca– Alana White Faculty Mentor: Professor Jon McMillan Ridderhof Martin Gallery proudly presents, Women by Women: Works from UMW’s Permanent Collection. UMW Galleries Interns Madeleine Almand, Jasmine Nixon, Julia Pertracca and Alana White worked throughout the semester to curate this exhibition. …
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UMW Studio Art Senior Exhibition 2022
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Exploration of the Effects of Bond Length on the Potential Energy Curves for Diatomic Compounds
By Ramsey Cotton and Ashley Summers Faculty mentor: Leanna Giancarlo Bond dissociation energy (BDE) is the unique energy required to break a bond in a molecule into its respective atoms or molecular fragments. In this study, the theories behind harmonic and anharmonic oscillators, which address BDE of diatomic molecules, were employed to relate the length…
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How Electrons Impact Binding Energy
By Nicholas Hacker and Sierra Hunter Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leanna Giancarlo An atom is made up of a positively charged nucleus, consisting of non-charged neutrons and a number of positively charged protons, and of negatively charged electrons, the number of which is equivalent to the protons. The attractive force between the positive and negative charges…
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Transition State Theory: Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Ammonia Production via DFT Functional
By Maddy Stanisha and Emma Freakley Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leanna Giancarlo Abstract: The thermodynamics and kinetics of a proposed mechanism for ammonia production from nitrogen and hydrogen gas were analyzed by utilizing transition state theory (TST) and density functional theory (DFT). The enthalpy and entropy for the overall reaction were computed via DFT functionals, PBE0…
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Assessing the Correlation Between the Electron-Nucleus Binding and Electron-Electron Repulsion
By Isabella Groover and Joey Henry Faculty mentor: Dr. Leanna Giancarlo Multi-electron systems add a level of complexity to the Schrödinger equation by introducing an electron-electron repulsion term into the potential energy. The electron-electron repulsion term is difficult to assess utilizing the Schrödinger equation due to extensive computation required. In this study, the binding energy between the 1s electron(s) and the nucleus of…
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Using Potential Energy Surfaces of Diatomic Molecules to Determine the Bond Dissociation Energy via Computational Chemistry
By Skye Curry and Nathaniel Holbrook Faculty mentor: Dr. Leanna Giancarlo Abstract: The bond length along which two atoms vibrate can be altered in order to construct a potential energy surface used to determine the bond dissociation energy of a diatomic molecule. Carbon monoxide was initially used as the diatomic molecule of choice in this…
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Annual Student Art Exhibition 2022
Featuring Artwork by: Colleen CragunJasper DrillingEmily WarrenCaroline PattonJuliette SanusiEmma BowerShanna AberleJenell PolingCarolyn FugitJenna MontijoAzaria LewisJalen WhiteMegan LandisMatthew NguyenTaylor WhiteJulia RizzoLeah BrinkleyMandy ByrdShea MartinMackenzie HoffmanSallie WittkamperRebecca VisgerLisa GisselquistElla SchmehlMargaret NeafseyMaeve Powers GilmartinOlivia BredaBlaine HowerSara ZhouEllianna BowmanKendall McCrackenPaula Zuleta Juried by Aaron Fine
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Ruined by Lynn Nottage: An Exploration of Women and Violence
By Olivia Harrington Faculty mentor: Cate Brewer This project is a dramaturgical exploration of the play Ruined by Lynn Nottage. Ruined is based on the true stories of women from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who experienced trauma such as rape, torture, and family disownment. Nottage’s play gives a voice to women and their…
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Self-Efficacy and Self-Reflection in the Middle School Classroom
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How Choice of Technology Impacts Student Learning During Independent Work
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Effects of Background Noise on Off-Task Behavior in Students with Attention Deficit Disorders
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Technical Theatre and its Impact on Engagement
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The Effect of Anonymity on Peer Critique of Artwork by Secondary Students
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Music in the Classroom: Exploration of Auditory Sensation on a Students’ On-Task Behavior and Content Mastery
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Learning New Melodies using Solfège Syllables: An Investigation of the Effect of Solfège on Pitch Accuracy in Middle School Chorus
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Comparing the Effects of Fiction Versus Non-fiction Texts in Integrated Science and Literacy Lessons
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Multisensory Instruction for Phonemic Awareness for At-Risk Readers in the Fifth Grade
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The Effects of Problem-Based Learning on 1st Grade Mathematics Learning
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Dancing Through Science: How Movement Affects Science Comprehension
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Restorative Practices, Teacher-Student Relationships, and Equity
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How Choice of Technology Impacts Student Learning During Independent Work
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Effectiveness of Virtual Curriculum vs In-Person Learning on Student Outcomes
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Breathing Exercises in High School Concert Band
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Using Graphic Organizers with ELLs in Science Instruction
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Identity in STEM
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Effects of Reading Modality (oral vs. silent) on Reading Comprehension
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Free Writing vs. Prompted Writing and Writing Attitudes in Fourth Grade Students
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Impact of Digital Timelines on Student Interest in Social Studies Instruction
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How Does Visual Arts Effect Confidence in Math and Science?
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The Impact of Using a Circle of Friends with General Education Pre-Service Teachers to Improve FBA/BIP Development
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How, When, and Why Learning Styles Phased Out
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Experiences of An Elementary Schooler in Covid-19, Field Trips Gone Virtual
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Knowledge of Letter Sounds and Sight Words
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Interactive Foldables in a Third Grade Classroom
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Promoting Higher Order Thinking Skills: Using the Integrative Model and Multimodal Instruction in the 5th Grade Art Classroom
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The Importance of Interactive Read-alouds in the Classroom with Vocabulary Knowledge
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Literacy and Science Instruction: How Subject Integration Impacts Student Comprehension
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Extra Credit and Performance in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom
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Problem-Based Learning Affect on Procedural Fluency and Conceptual Knowledge
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How Pedagogy with Differing Modalities of Embodied Cognition Lead to Student Success
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Benefits of Creative Drama Inclusion
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Developing Literacy: The SRSD Model’s Impact on Reading Comprehension
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The Relationship between at Home Literacy Practices and Comprehension
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The Effect of Artifact Analysis on Interest in a Fifth Grade Classroom
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Music Interventions in a Kindergarten Classroom: Effects on Children’s Prosody
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The Correlation Between Reading Attitudes and Reading Comprehension in a Fourth Grade Classroom
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The Impact of Teachers of Color on Students of Color in Education
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The Impact of Secondary Science Student’s Attitudes and Science Identity on Performance-Based Assessments
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Math Musicians: Exploring the Impact of Content Integrated Pop Music on Students’ Attitudes and Engagement During Math Instruction
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Does Listening to R&B Music in a High School Chemistry Class Impact Students’ Motivation and Academic Achievement in an Urban School Setting?
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Elementary Education and the Impacts of COVID-19 on Students
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The Proof of Collaboration and Scaffolding: Direct Instruction in the ESOL Classroom
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The Influence of Technology on English Language Learners’ Student Engagement: A Qualitative Action Research Study
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Authentic Assessments as a Substitute for Multiple Choice Tests
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The Impact of Visual Discovery on Interest in a Second Grade Classroom
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The Effect of Technology on Students’ Science Attitudes
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The Impact of Visual Discovery on Students’ Interest in a Fifth Grade Classroom
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21st Century Group Work: The Impact of Technology-Supported Collaborative Learning on Mathematics Students’ Performance and Perceptions
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Oral Reading Fluency: A Comparison of Repeated Reading, Listening Passage Preview, and Readers’ Theater
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Impact of Out of Class Communication on Class Perception
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What’s in a Word? Comparing Instructional Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners
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How does using Music in Social Studies Effect Students’ Development of Historical Empathy
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How Independent Reading Choice Affects Reading Attitudes
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Cultural Representation and Inclusion in Children’s Literature
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How Can Student Behaviors be Managed by Daily Routines in a French Classroom?
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Impact of Interactive Notebooks on Students’ Knowledge
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The Effectiveness of Manipulatives on Teaching Fractions to First Graders
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Visual Arts and Diverse Literature
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The Impact of Materials on Engagement for 2-D and 3-D Art
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The Effect of Graphic Organizers on Student Knowledge
