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Adams, Julie A.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Nancy C. Tuchman (Dept. of Biology, Loyola University); Paul A. Moore (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“The Effect of Elevated Carbon Dioxide Detritus on the Foraging Decisions of Crayfish (Orconectes virilis)”
A doubling of atmospheric CO₂ in the next 50 years will impact biological systems. Since the nutritional quality of tree leaves decreases, leaves that fall into streams and provide energy to organisms will also be lower in nutrition. We tested whether crayfish could detect differences between leaves reared at current and doubled CO₂ levels.

Agarwal, Meena
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Ronald C. Scherer (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU); Kenneth J. DeWitt (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU).
“The false vocal folds and their affects on voice production”
Voicing during speech comes from the larynx. The effects of the false vocal folds, FVFs, above the true vocal folds in the larynx were studied using a Plexiglas model. Results suggest that the FVFs alter the airflow through the larynx, potentially aiding phonation. Theories should take these results into consideration.

Anzenbacher, Pavel
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Radek Pohl (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Thushari P. Bombuwala (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Karolina Jursikova (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Anion Sensing by Dipyrrolequinoxaline with Extended Chromophores”
Materials that are able to detect the presence of negatively charged inons such as fluoride, cyanide, phosphate and pyrophosphate through the change of intensity of the emitted light were described and their properties will be discussed.

Atalah, Alan
Technology Systems, Technology
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Chang-Jin Choi (Technology Systems, Technology, BGSU).
“Comparison Study Of Installing Fiber Optic Cable In University Campuses Using Trenchless Techniques Relative To Open Cut”
This research evaluates the hypothesis that trenchless installation of the fiber optic network is more beneficial than open cut installation on university campuses. The BGSU campus was modeled to estimate the cost of HDD, in-sewer fiber, and open cut solutions and to discuss the advantage and disadvantage of each solution. The research indicates that trenchless techniques offer viable alternative construction methods for installing fiber networks in university campuses.

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Ballone, Lena M.
Division of Teaching & Learning / School of Education & Intervention Services, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Julia McArthur (Division of Teaching & Learning / School of Education & Intervention Services, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Charlene Waggoner (Environnmental Programs, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Jodi Haney (Division of Teaching & Learning / School of Education & Intervention Services, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Cross College Collaboration: Working Together to Improve Science Teaching & Learning”
As a result of the stress for collaboration, educators have begun to engage in numerous reform projects developed in partnership with scientists, often supported by grants, all of which address the needs for improvement in student achievement and teacher preparation in science. This poster will highlight two different studies from BGSU-related projects.

Ballweg, Janet C.
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
“The integration of digital imaging and non-toxic printmaking”
The goal of this work is the integration of digital imaging and fine art printmaking processes. Each image is generated digitally using both 2d and 3d software. The image is then color-separated into cyan, magenta, yellow and black transparencies, which are exposed to non-toxic photopolymer etching plates, and printed using traditional intaglio printing methods.

Beck, Doris J.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Resham Bhattacharya (Harvard University).
“Role of the Rec FOR Pathway in Cisplatin-Mediated Mutagenesis”
E. coli that are deficient in one of the recombination pathways (RecFOR) are not as mutable by the compound cisplatin that is used routinely in the treatment of cancer as are the wild-type bacteria. This decrease is mutability is associated with decreases ability to survive treatments with cisplatin. Thus enhanced mutability is associated with resistance to cisplatin.

Belanger, Rachelle M.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Cortney M. Smith (Department of Biological Sciences, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada); Barbara Zielinski (Department of Biological Sciences, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada); Lynda D. Corkum (Department of Biological Sciences, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada).
“Linking Behavior with Olfaction in the round Goby, neogobius melanostomus (perciformes: gobiidae)”
The round goby, and invasive fish, have entered the Great Lakes from ships originating in the Ponto-Caspian Sea. Our research investigates the neural basis of smell and how it is transferred into behaviors. We show that male and female round gobies perceive smells differently at different times of the year.

Berg, Neil D.
Psychology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Ryan D. Tweney (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Ryan P. Mears (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Christiane Spitzmuller (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Precipitate Replications: The Cognitive Analysis of Michael Faraday's Exploration of Gold Precipitates and Colliods”
In 1856, Faraday conducted a long series of experiments on the color of gold. We report replications of some of his experiments, permitting an understanding of his response to an important anomaly and the resulting conceptual reorganization of his ideas.

Bergman, Daniel A.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Paul A. Moore (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“The effect of long-term exposure to "dominance odor" on social behavior in crayfish, Orconectes rusticus”
A variety of animals use aggressive interactions as a means of obtaining resources. Chemical communication may play a role in this recognition of an aggressive animal. The goal of this research was to test the “smell of dominance” on the behavior of crayfish.

Bingman, Verner P.
Psychology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Jennifer J. Siegel (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Gerald E. Hough, Jr. (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Space-specific, single neuron activity in the homing pigeon hippocampus: A first order analysis.”
The hippocampus of the brain is crucially involved in spatial memory. Birds too have a hippocampus and an extraordinary spatial memory that can be used to guide distant homing flights and migrations.The experimental results we will present rely on the recording of isolated neurons in the hippocampus of freely moving homing pigeons to investigate how memory for space may be organized at the level of differential neuronal activity.
Booth, Margaret Z.
Educational Foundations & Inquiry / School of Leadership & Policy Studies, Education & Human Development
“The Impact of Parental Availability on Swazi Students' School Achievement: A Nine Year Longitudinal Study”
The results of a nine year longitudinal study with school children in Swaziland found that father availability was an important factor for school readiness for all children, boys and girls. However, only boys were negatively effected if fathers were gone later during the elementary years. Other influential context variable were also found to effect achievement.

Border, David A.
Technology Systems, Technology
“Maintaining Engineering Technology Windows-based PC Laboratories Using Linux”
This presentation details the use of a variant of Unix, Linux, in solving tasks encountered in operating and maintaining a Windows based PC. A "dual boot" environment allows Linux access to Windows filesystems and system resources.

Brackenbury, Tim P.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Marc E. Fey (Hearing and Speech Department, University of Kansas Medical Center).
“Quick Incidental Verb Learning in 4-year-olds: Identification and Generalization”
This study evaluated children’s abilities to learn new verbs and the initial representations they formed. Low-frequency verbs were presented to experimental and control groups through videotaped stories. Performances on comprehension questions were compared between the groups and to adult representations of the verbs.

Bullerjahn, George S.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: David Porta (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Kathryn A. Durham (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); R. Michael McKay (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Physiological characterization of a Synechococcus sp. strain PCC 7942 iron-dependent bioreporter grown in defined trace metal media”
We describe a novel method to measure the bioavailability of iron in natural waters. In many oceanic and lake environments, iron is a nutrient limiting the productivity of the ecosystem. Such limitation reduces the overall amount of photosynthesis, preventing CO2 uptake into the food chain. Our bioassay for iron will enable more informed predictions on CO2 fluxes within the Carbon cycle, plus allow predictions on biomass production.

Burroughs, Elizabeth I.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
“Social Skills and Behavior Problems of Kindergarteners with Poor Intelligibility”
Classroom teachers completed the Social Skills Rating System on a group of kindergarteners with poor speech intelligibility. Results provide insight regarding the children's social skills and behavior problems and how these children compare with the normative sample of children.

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Cable, John R.
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: James Sharp, Nathan Miller.
“Conformations of Isolated Model Dipeptides”
The detailed structures of several small molecular compounds which serve as models for larger peptides and proteins have been determined spectroscopically in the gas phase. These experimental structures can be compared to predictions from high level theoretical approaches in order to assess the accuracy of these methods.

Carels, Robert A.
Psychology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Lynn A. Darby (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Holly M. Cacciapaglia (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Olivia M. Douglass (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Postmenopausal Women Through A Lifestyle Change Intervention”
The results of a 6-month weight loss and physical activity intervention for reducing cardiovascular risk factors in obese, sedentary, postmenopausal women are presented. By the end of the program, women significantly increased their physical activity and fitness, improved their diet, and reduced their weight, body fat, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Carroll, Michael C.
Center for Policy Analysis & Public Service, Graduate College /
Economics, College of Business Administration
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: James R. Stanfield (Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Sustainable Regional Economic Development”
Not all economic development benefits the community. There is often significant social and cultural disruption that occurs if the development process is not carefully crafted. This paper examines the psychological and community core dislocation that occurs from poorly planned economic development.

Castellano, Felix N.
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Tamara D. Trouts (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Metal-Organic Approach to Binary Optical Memory”
Molecular compounds that exhibit photochemically-induced switching behavior were prepared and characterized. The binary photochemical state of the switch (0 or 1) is nondestructively read using the luminescence output (off or on) of a covalently bound ruthenium (II) metal complex.

Chambers, Jonathan L.
Theatre, Arts & Sciences
“Research in Performance”
A showcase of both creative and scholarly work generated by Theatre Department faculty.

Coggin, Martin H.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Rebecca Ahl (Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Amie Roland (Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Arthur S. Brecher (Chemistry, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“The Influence of Protamine Sulfate and Heparin upon the Interaction of Factor Xa with Anti-Thrombin III”
Factor Xa, a necessary component for blood coagulation, is inhibited by antithrombin III. Heparin is administered clinically as an anti-coagulant; it promotes the interaction of Factor Xa and antithrobin III. Protamine Sulfate is administered as a heparin antidote. This project helps illuminate the individual and collective interactions of factor Xa, antithrombin III, heparin, and protamine sulfate.

Coleman, Priscilla D.
Family & Consumer Sciences, Education & Human Development
“Prior History of Induced Abortion and Substance Use During Pregnancy”
This study builds on previous research establishing an association between substance use and induced abortion by specifically measuring the relation during a subsequent pregnancy. Compared to women with a prior birth, women who had an abortion were more likely to use illicit drugs and alcohol during their next pregnancy.

Collaco, Anne
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Mike Geusz (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Day/Night Rhythms in Bioluminescence from Whole Transgenic Mice Expressing the Luciferase Gene”
Two lines of mice (fos::luc and CMV::luc) were used to measure rhythms in bioluminescence due to gene expression. Both adults and neonates of both strains were examined to determine at what time of the day gene expression peaks and troughs in a 24 hour period.

Cook, Travis
Social Philosophy & Policy Center, Graduate College / Arts & Science
“The Social Philosophy and Policy Center”
The Social Philosophy and Policy Center is dedicated to the examination of public policy issues from a philosophical perspective. The Center draws upon the work of eminent scholars from a wide spectrum of informed opinion and disciplines in order to broaden the range of political discourse.

Cooper, Donald S.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
“Normalization Across Species of Laryngeal Physiology”
The function of the human larynx is important in investigations of human speech and otolaryngology. Much laryngeal research is performed on animal models. In this case a strategy is required to interpret non-human data quantitatively in respect to humans. The objective of this paper is to indicate one strategy for this purpose, and to exemplify it in respect to muscular function in the larynx.

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Danilov, Eugene
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Velate Suresh (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Michael A.J. Rodgers (Chemistry, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Ultrafast Dynamics of Molecular Heater-Thermometer Complexes: Heat Dissipation”
Temporal changes in absorption spectra of molecular complexes comprised of linked together two different functional groups in solution upon laser excitation by 100-femtosecond pulses have been studied using ultrafast pump ­ probe technique. Changes in local temperature are being measured and discussed.

Darby, Lynn A.
Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: William A. Skelly (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Brian Durbin (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Rick P. Heitkamp (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Andy C. Stillman (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Physiological responses to bench stepping on three different surfaces”
Padded surfaces may be used to attenuate impact forces and reduce the risk of injury. However, similar to sand, snow, or other soft, yielding foundations, the energy cost of the activity may increase while foot and ankle stability could be compromised. When thick and thin padded surfaces were used as landing surfaces during step aerobics the energy cost of two different step movements did not change.

De WItt, Kenneth J.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Bogdan R. Kucinschi (Mech Eng, Engineering, University of Toledo); Ronald C. Scherer (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU).
“Flow Visualization of the Air Moving Through a Model of the Larynx”
During phonation, airflow from the lungs is converted to sound via action of the larynx. Visualization of the airflow gives insights into this aeroacoustic process. Smoke visualization clearly shows transition of laminar to vortical to turbulent flow in the larynx. Normal shape changes yields important differences.

Deters, Donald W.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Sudeshna Fisch (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Isolation, Analysis and Heterologous Expression of the Gene for the Mitochondrial Transhydrogenase of the Tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta”
Tapeworms, and other parasitic worms, afflict over 1.5 billion people worldwide and cause considerable misery, suffering and death. Relatively little is known about how these parasites function at the biochemical and molecular level, and more and better drugs are needed to treat these infections. Our goal is to understand how they do this, so that better treatments can be developed.

Duncan, Comer
Physics & Astronomy, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Ronald Scherer (Communications Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU); Guangnian Zhai (Physics & Astronomy, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Application of the Immersed Boundary Method to Phonation”
This research is directed toward the development of computational models of the processes by which human speech is generated. We have used a computational method known as the Immersed Boundary method to simulate the interaction between the air flow from the lungs and the vocal folds to generate self-oscillating behavior that models the production of sounds in speech.

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Earley, Mark A.
Educational Foundations & Inquiry / School of Leadership & Policy Studies, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Lynda D. Dixon (Graduate College, BGSU); Julie A. Burke (Interpersonal Communication, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Allan Wilke (Family Medicine, Medical College of Ohio); Sandra Puczynski (Family Medicine, Medical College of Ohio).
“Patients Talk About Living With Diabetes: Do Doctors Listen?”
Two groups of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus discussed their diabetes care goals. Through grounded theory methods, the research team identified six themes patients identified as important. The team generated a model new to diabetes care research integrating these themes. Future work will elaborate upon and validate this model.

Elkins, Joe T.
Geology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Nichole M. Elkins.
“GeoJourney: A North American Field Trip with a Time-Tested, Field-Based Approach to Teaching Introductory Geology”
GeoJourney is an eightweek long summer field trip across the United States that offers 12 hours of Honors course credit in geology. Daily field exercises and evening discussions provide students the ultimate inquiry-based, hands-on introductory geology experience. Over the course of the program students vist 29 national parklands, 26 states, 6 major cities and 3 coastlines.

Elwazani, Salim A.
Visual Communication & Technology Education - Architecture, Technology
“Protection Measures for the Burial Mounds of Bahrain”
The landscape of the tiny island of Bahrain is marked by a number of pre-historic burial mound fields that are threatened by development. This presentation aims at explaining mounds significance, evaluating threats to mounds integrity, and proposing measures for their protection.

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Farver, John R.
Geology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Sharon Lewandowski (Geology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Mobility of Common Geologic Fluids in Anhydrite Rocks”
The mobility of common geologic fluids in anhydrite rocks has been experimentally determined. The results find valuable applications in refining models of the migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons in salt domes, as well as in evaluating salt domes for the isolation and confinement of nuclear and toxic chemical waste.


Fonseca-Greber, Bonnie B.
Romance Languages / Division of Teaching & Learning, Arts & Sciences / Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Linda R. Waugh (French & Italian, University of Arizona).
“Conversational European French and French as a Foreign Language”
Everyday spoken French has changed so much that it is practically a different language than written French. If we want to teach our students to successfully communicate with native French speakers, we must change our textbooks to reflect these changes in the language.

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Gabel, Rodney M.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
“Perceptions of People who Stutter: Effects of Familiarity”
This study explored whether knowing a person who stutters altered college students’ perceptions of people who stutter. Findings suggested that the perceptions reported by students who knew a person who stutter did not differ significantly from those reported by students who did not know a person who stutters.

Gabel, Rodney M.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Jeffrey P. Searl (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU); J. Steven Fulks (Gerontology Program, Health & Human Services, BGSU).
“Graduate and Undergraduate Communication Disorder Students’ Attitudes toward Aging”
In this study, students studying communication disorders reported a mild positive bias toward the elderly and knowledge of aging scores similar to those reported by other student populations. There were several background variables that were correlated with higher knowledge scores and decreases in negative bias toward aging and the elderly.

Gajjala, Radhika
Interpersonal Communication, Arts & Sciences
“Transnational Digital Subjects: Constructs of identity and ignorance in a Digital Economy.”
This paper discuss socio-cultural issues related to digital divides based in race, gender, geography and class and questions currently available definitions of the "digital divide" as merely a question of access to "new technologies."

Garske, Gregory G.
Division of Intervention Services / School of Education & Intervention Services, Education & Human Development
“The Significance of Rehabilitation Counselor Job Satisfaction”
The purpose of this study was to investigate rehabilition counselor job satisfaction, self-esteem, attitudes toward persons with disabilities. High ratings were found in all three areas, with two exceptions under specific job satisfaction factors. Based on the findings, supervisors and managers are reminded to be sensitive to the job-related needs of those who serve people with disabilities.

Goberman, Alexander
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Lawrence Elmer (MCO Department of Neurology, Medical College of Ohio).
“Acoustic analysis of Clear versus Conversational Parkinsonian Speech”
This study examined clear (formal) versus conversational (informal) speech in Parkinsonian speakers. When asked to speak clearly, speakers with Parkinson’s disease spoke more slowly but did not pause more. These speakers used different strategies to achieve clear speech compared to normal subjects. Possible causes and clinical implications are discussed.

Gu, Hua
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Deanne J. Snavely (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Studies on vibrational overtone copolymerization of TMPPTA/styrene”
Vibrational overtone spectra of trimethylolpropane propoxylate triacrylate (TMPPTA) and the corresponding polymer are recorded. Vibrational overtone copolymerization of TMPPTA with styrene has been demonstrated.

Guldbeck, Mille
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
“Bonegarden”
I am presenting a painting which has been exhibited regionally and nationally in several exhibitions. The works aspires to make visible the numerous patterns which are both a part of our bodies and our surroundings. Essentially, I work with the structural relationships of the natural environment.

Gunaratne, Tissa C.
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Michael A.J. Rodgers (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Excited State Dynamics of Fe(II)Pc(OBu)8 in Piperidine”
The key for an effective photothermal sensitizer is to heat the surrounding of the molecule by releasing the absorbed light energy in a very short period of time (several picoseconds). The aim of this study is to predict the excited state dynamics from the structural and electronic factors, thus leading to a rational design of photothermal sensitizers.

Guzell, Jacqueline R.
Family & Consumer Sciences - Human Development & Family Studies, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Laura A. Landry-Meyer (Family & Consumer Sciences - Human Development & Family Studies, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Jean M. Gerard (Family & Consumer Sciences - Human Development & Family Studies, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Exploring Strengths and Stressors during a Life-Course Transition: The Case of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren”
Stressors and strengths of grandparents caregivers are examined with a sample of 134 grandparent caregivers. Results focus on the buffering effect of social support and implications for service providers.

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Ha, Louisa
Telecommunications, Arts & Sciences
“Converging Offline and Online Media: A Comparison of Online Advertising on TV Web Sites and Online Portals”
This paper compares the online advertising strategies used by TV networks' web site and online portals to illustrate the difference between pure online media and online media with offline media support. These sites have the highest advertising revenue and their practices set the trend for the entire online industry.

Hayden, Todd A.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Jeffrey G. Miner (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Dispersal: A key element for understanding biological invasion”
The round goby Neogobius melanostomus, a small bottom-dwelling fish, was introduced to the Great Lakes (via ballast water of transatlantic ships) in the early 1990’s and has rapidly expanded its distribution, especially in Lake Erie. We conducted a study to determine the extent to which early juvenile round gobies (7-19mm) use the open water at night to feed and thus are transported via currents, resulting in dispersal.

Heckman, Carol A.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Chris M. Nowak (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Sonal Uppal (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Karu Bombuwala (Chemistry, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Effect of Drugs Representing Microtubule Inhibitor Combinations and Comparison to Clinically-employed Chemotherapy”
We designed a chemotherapy which has been implemented in clinical trials. This therapy halts cancer in about one-tenth of patients with recurrent disease but works by unknown means. By finding the therapeutic mechanism, potent agents might be found, and survival would increase. Workers are studying how cell structure is affected.

Heinz, Bettina M.
Interpersonal Communication, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Karin Vogt.
“Fostering International Communication Competence: A U.S.-German Partnership”
This presentation summarizes the results of a two-semester study. BGSU students participated in an e-mail exchange with German students in an effort to improve international communication skills. The authors of the study analyzed the students' exchange and attitudinal changes to assess the impact of such projects.

Hevner, Scott J.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Helen J. Michaels (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Randall J. Mitchell (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Multiple visits to flowers by pollinators: effects on reproduction in Lupinus perennis (Fabaceae)1”
Inadequate visits by pollinators may limit plant reproduction. Fruit and seed produced by Wild Lupine flowers were compared when they received different numbers of artificial visits. Artificial visits were at natural rates. Numbers of fruit increased with increased visits. Therefore, single pollinator visits may be inadequate for this species reproduction.

Hewitt, Lynne E.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Vijayachandra A. Ramachandra (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU); Carol Scheffner Hammer (Communication Disorders, Penn State).
“Use of Derivational Morphology by Kindergarten Children with and without Specific Language Impairment”
Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning, going below the level of the word. In this study, we examined kindergarten children's use of a particular type of morpheme, derivational. Little is known about this aspect of child language development, however knowledge of derivational morphemes has been linked to reading ability. Findings support the potential of this measure as a clinical tool for identifying children with language impairments.

Honadle, Beth Walter
Center for Policy Analysis & Public Service and Department of Political Science, Graduate College / Arts & Science
“The Role of the States in Local Government Fiscal Crises”
Local governments are "creatures of the state" in the U.S. This presentation explores the role that states play in predicting, averting, mitigating, and preventing local government fiscal crises. Fiscal crises include local government bankruptcies, going into default on loans, inability to meet payroll, and other such emergencies.

Horner, Sherri L.
Educational Foundations & Inquiry / School of Leadership & Policy Studies, Education & Human Development
“Does Environmental Print Recognition or Recall Lead Children into Word Reading?”
We investigated what preschoolers know about environmental print (e.g., McDonald’s, Pokemon) and how this relates to their knowledge about letters and words. We found that most preschoolers correctly identified environmental print in context (e.g., picture of Pikachu with word Pokemon, stylized print Pokemon) but only those who knew most letter names and read some words (e.g., big, go) could read the environmental print without context (e.g., typed Pokemon).

Horowitz, Stephen M.
Family & Consumer Sciences, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: David J. Weis (Family & Consumer Sciences, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Molly T. Laflin (Family & Consumer Sciences, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Bisexuality, Quality of Life, Lifestyle, and Health Indicators: A Comparison with Other Sexual Orientation Behavior Groups”
This study examined possible differences in social background, quality of life, lifestyle, and health behaviors between bisexuals (defined by behavior) and other sexual orientation groups. Few meaningful differences between bisexuals and other sexual orientation groups were found.

Houston, Sue
Family & Consumer Sciences - Nutrition, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Melanie Aaberg (Family & Consumer Sciences - Nutrition / Biological Sciences, Education & Human Development / Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Lee Meserve (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Lakshmi Pulakat (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Alterations in Serum IGF-1, IGFBP-1, IGFBP-3, and ALS in Response to Nutrition Support in Severe Injury”
The immediate effects of nutrition support on anabolic signals in the blood were studied in 6 severely injured patients. Dramatic changes in blood levels of insulin-like growth factor proteins (IGF), despite the catabolic stress of injury, were observed with provision of nutrients. The data provide further delineation of the role of nutrition on the IGF system, as well as the possible utility of IGF proteins as accurate markers of nutrition in critical illness.

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Illuminato, M. Michelle
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Emily Blair, Phuong Nguyen.
“Per Te, a fotoromance of next question”
During a summer in Italy, the collaborative art group next question became interested in fotoromanzi, soap operas in comic book form that are popular in Europe and South America. After a visit to Lancio, Italy’s foremost fotoromanzi creator, the group decided to create a fotoromanzo based on their own adventures in Italy. The resulting work is currently accessible on line at www.nextquestion.org.

Iossifova, Aneta Bogdanova
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Vladimir V. Popik (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Comparison of the Photochemical and Thermal Reactivity of Diazo Meldrum’s Acid and 6,6-Dimethyl-5,7-dioxa-1,2-diaza-spiro[2,5]oct-1-ene-4,8-dione, Its Diazirine Isomer”
We have prepared two isomeric forms of cyclic diazomalonate: diazo Meldrum’s acid (1) and the corresponding diazirine, 6,6-dimethyl-5,7-dioxa-1,2-diaza-spiro[2,5]oct-1-ene-4,8-dione (2), and investigated their thermal and photochemical reactivity.

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Jackson May, Judy
Education Administration & Supervision / School of Leadership & Policy Studies, Education & Human Development
“The Effect of Parent Involvement on Mathematics Achievement”
Research indicates that parent involvement is a pivotal factor in the academic achievement of students. Some even suggest that parental involvement is a more crucial factor than the family’s socio-economic status. This inquiry focuses on the effect of parental involvement on the math achievement scores of fourth grade students.

Johnson-Webb, Karen D.
Center for Policy Analysis & Public Service and Department of Geography, Graduate College / Arts & Science
“Regional and Local Context of Hispanic Immigration to NW Ohio”
This project is to illustrates the growth of the Hispanic population in the rural counties in the Midwest and NW Ohio. It also explores how these immigrants are being received by their new communities. Census data and a content analysis of local newspapers of selected communities was conducted.

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Kaafarani, Bilal R.
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Douglas Neckers (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Synthesis, photocyclization, stacking, solvatochromic properties, and liquid crystalline behavior of Y-enynes”
We have designed and synthesized a new class of cross-conjugated enediynes (so-called “Y-enynes”) to investigate their optical and photochemical properties. Different substitutions on the arms of Y-enynes lead to different behaviors. The synthesis, photochemistry, solid-state architecture, solvatochromic properties, and liquid crystalline behavior of Y-enynes are discussed.

Kahn, Meghan C.
Psychology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Verner P. Bingman (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Lateralization of landmark spatial learning strategies in the hippocampus of homing pigeons”
The right hippocampal formation (HF) is a structure known to be preferentially involved in spatial learning and memory in mammals and possibly birds. This study examined hemispheric dominance of spatial learning in HF of pigeons, and indicated that the left and right HF have different roles in learning about space.

Kakas, Karen M.
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
“The Museum of Greek Children's Art: A Gem on the Aegean”
This presentation will explain the Museum's history, philosophy, goals, program activities, annual national art competition, and show examples of children's art from the Museum's permanent collection, as well as explain its relevance to art education (both in Greece and abroad), to furthering the valueing of children's art, and to cross-cultural understandings that can occur when viewing their art.

Kantorski, Vincent J.
Music Education, Musical Arts
“Music Education Majors' Perceptions of "The Best Teacher I Ever Had"”
Music education majors were surveyed concerning their "best" K-12 teacher. Fifty-two percent chose a nonmusic teacher, 48% a music teacher. They then rated their chosen teacher on the degree to which he or she had exhibited 30 characteristics, 10 each in the categories Personal/Professional, Classroom Management, and Instructional.

Kolla, Sri R.
Technology Systems, Technology
“Artificial Neural Networks for Faults Recognition in Electric Motors”
Electric motors often experience faults while in operation. These faults should be identified, and the faulty motors should be disconnected. This paper applies an artificial intelligence method, called Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), to recognize faults in electric motors. Voltages and currents from the motors are used in this method.

Krane, Vikki
Sport Management, Recreation & Tourism Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Heather Barber (University of New Hampshire).
“Examining Lesbian High School Coaches' Experiences: A Social Identity Perspective”
Lesbian, high school coaches were interviewed about their experiences. The data analysis revealed that the social norm of silence was adopted by these coaches for protective reasons. They engaged in behaviors to conceal their lesbian identities, yet also did what they could to enact social change.

Kraus-Epley, Kimberly E.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Paul A. Moore (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Bilateral and Unilateral Antennal Lesions Alter Orientation Abilities of the Crayfish, Orconectes rusticus”
Many animals rely heavily on odors within their environments to initiate and execute various behaviors that are imperative to their survival. Crayfish, in particular, use chemical cues to find mates, recognize individual dominance status and locate food sources. It has yet to be determined which appendages are used to search for food and what specific aspects of the odor signal, temporal or spatial, are important to these beasts.

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Layden, Andrew C.
Physics & Astronomy, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Adrienne Cool (Astronomy, San Francisco State Univ.); Theodore von Hippel (Astronomy, Univ of Texas); Ata Sarajedini (Astronomy, Univ of Florida).
“RR Lyrae Stars in the Globular NGC 3201: Lightcurves, Reddening and Distance”
We present observed brightness and color variations for over fifty pulsating stars (RR Lyrae type) in the globular star cluster NGC 3201. The colors enable us to determine how much interstellar dust lies between Earth and the cluster, so that we can correct for its dimming effect on the observed brightnesses. The corrected brightnesses then allow us to estimate the distance to the cluster.

Lengel, Laura M.
School of Communication Studies, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Dr. Noemi Marin (Communication, Florida Atlantic University).
“Internationalizing Higher Education through an Intercultural Communication and Technology Initiative”
This research assesses the need for higher education internationalization, specifically in Southeastern Europe. The outcome of this research is the development of an innovative, Internet-delivered faculty development program for teaching and researching intercultural communication. The success of the development program will be evaluated through administration of a survey on intercultural awareness sensitivity.

Liao, Lujian
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Mike Geusz (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Glutamate Receptor Antagonist Induce CMV/Luc Transgen Expression in Hypothalamic Neuronal Cells”
Immediate-early genes (IEGs) such as c-fos are involved in the entrainment of the circadian pacemaker located in the suparachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the mammalian hypothalamus. The specific role of IEGs in the SCN remains unclear. The CRE induces c-fos expression following receptor-initiated signaling and membrane depolarization during entraining light signals. This pathway is mediated by glutamate release from retinal ganglion cells projecting to the SCN (2, 3).

Little, Gregory A.
School of Art - Digital Arts, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Brian Betz (Psychology, Kent State University).
“The Dance of the Body w/o Organs: An Exploration of Art and Consciousness through Virtual Environments”
My current Virtual Environment explores human consciousness and sentience by creation a virtual body constructed according to tensions between flesh and language. Instances of human qualia are combined in intuitive and irrational ways with 3D computer models of anatomy gleaned from real human sources, creating an immersive, interactive artistic experience.

Lowe, Rex L.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: J. P. Kociolek (Director, California Academy of Science).
“Preliminary Observations on the Diatom Flora of Paparoa National Park, South Island, New Zealand”
Paparoa National Park, New Zealand, contains streams that are well buffered and alkaline. We collected diatoms in the park from 1997 through 2002 and encountered many species endemic to New Zealand and other islands in the South Pacific. Here we document some of the new or rare taxa from Paparoa.

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McAuley, John Devin
Psychology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Shayla Holub (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Nathaniel Miller (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); J.P. Miller (Psychology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Developmental changes in the timing control of rhythmic movements: A lifespan perspective”
Motor skills are perhaps the most readily observable aspect of an individual’s behavior. Arguably, we assess motor skills by the timing of an individual’s movements (i.e., by their grace or rhythm). The present study examined developmental changes in motor timing across the human lifespan using a standardized rhythmic tapping task.

McDonah, Becky I.
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
“Lakefront Defense: A Reliquary for Mosquito Repellent”
Lakefront Defense adopts the form of a historical reliquary while placing importance on a not so traditional object. Mosquito repellent obtained form Army Surplus occupies the space reserved for the venerated relic. The intention is to elevate the ordinary to a higher degree of appreciation or contemplation.

Meserve, Lee A.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Chelsea S. Combs (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Michelle J. Meadows (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Katherine A. Kusnyer (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Terri L. Provost (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Effects of a mixture of two specific PCB molecules on general development, thyroid status, and a neurochemical measure in 15-day old Sprague-Dawley rats.”
PCB is an environmental toxicant that disrupts hormone mechanisms including the thyroid. Normal thyroid function is necessary for brain development. We have tested the effects of a mixture of two specific PCB molecules on young rats whose mothers ate the PCB during pregnancy and lactation. PCB depressed thyroid hormones and elevated brain enzyme activity. These effects in children could lead to hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder.

Michaels, Helen J.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Xiujie Shi (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Randall J. Mitchell (Biology, Univ. of Akron).
“Inbreeding Depression in Wild Lupine: Does Population Size Matter?”
We investigated the causes of reduced reproduction in Wild Lupine. The effects of inbreeding on performance were compared for crossed, selfed and open-pollinated seeds. Seeds from selfing grew poorest, while small populations had lost genetic variation, indicating that inbreeding resulting from increased selfing contributed to the demise of small populations.

Miner, Jeffrey G.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Michele Holland (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Invasive Round Goby Impacts on Benthic Macroinvertebrates in Lake Erie”
Invading species are proving to be one of the major costs of a global transportation system. Here we study the effects of an invading fish, the round goby, because it is a specialist at feeding on zebra mussels, which have already had major effects on the Great Lakes' ecosystem.

Miner, Jeffrey G.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Christopher J. Winslow (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Lisa Goshe (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Patrick Miller (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Countergradient Variation in Largemouth Bass: Latitudinal Differences in Foraging Behavior”
Largemouth bass is a prime example of a species that grows large in southern habitats and therefore is stocked into many lakes, including northern systems. However, we show that fish from these two regions behavior differently and this may affect their survivorship when transplanted to an environment for which they were not adapted.

Moore, Paul A.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Corinne Kozlowski (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“The effect of odor pulse frequency on orientation behavior of crayfish, Orconectes rusticus”
Many animals use sensory information to effectively orient in their environments. For those animals that use chemical signals to orient, it is the temporally patchy nature of the signals that is an important source of spatial information. We investigated the ability of crayfish to use temporally patchy chemical signals to locate food sources.

Morin, Shawn
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
1. "ANGELIC INTERLUDE" Lithco Colors on Marble
2. "CONTEMPORARY SEBASTIAN" Granite, Marble, Steel, and Wood
These two works, and others, have been exhibited at the Yvonne Rapp Gallery in Louisville, Ketucky. Yvonne Rapp in one of several commercial galleries that represent my work around the country.

Mueller, Greg L.
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
“Unity" 2002-2003 Rosen National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Juried Exhibition”
"Unity" is a sculpture recently accepted into the 16th Rosen National Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. This program brings new public sculpture to the ASU campus and Boone community each year through a national juried selection process.

Muir, Tom P.
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
“Ornamental Vessels”
I propose to create functional, ornamental metal vessels, whose creation incorporates aesthetic concerns, engineering for construction and function, knowledge of art history and the traditions of metalsmithing for household and ornamental use, and craft techniques. My work’s central theme is “devised nature;” i.e., the blurring of boundaries between nature and the man-made, to challenge our views of natural versus technical, Creation versus creativity.

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Nasalean, Lorena G.
Chemistry, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Brian D. Yard (Chemistry, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Randall N. Like (Chemistry, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Neocles B. Leontis (Chemistry, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“RNA Tectons: Self-Assembly Molecular Building Blocks”
We are exploring new frontiers in nanoscale molecular construction using RNA. RNA molecules can be decomposed into modular units, and reassembled in RNA tectons that exhibit novel properties. Previous research has demonstrated one-dimensional self-assembly. Current research is focused on extending these studies to create regularly ordered and oriented one-dimensional arrays.

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Ogawa, Michael Y.
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Liu Liu (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Robin C. Lasey (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Electron-transfer probes of peptide-protein interactions”
Designed metallopeptides are used to study the principles involved in protein-protein interactions. The goal of this work is to use photoinduced electron-transfer measurements to study the thermodynamics of complex formation between designed peptide probes and native metalloproteins. It is hoped that the rational control of inter-protein recognition events may lead to the future design of synthetic enzymes and medicinal therapeutics.

Okhrimenko, Albert N.
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Michael A.J. Rodgers (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Multipeptide-Metalloporphyrin Assembly on a PAMAM Dendrimer Template as a Light Harvesting Antenna”
In natural systems, the lightharvesting antennae of photosynthetic bacteria absorb light and convert its energy into electrons which drive the chemical reactions that occur in plant cells.

Onasch, Charles M.
Geology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Yonggui Guo (Geology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Use of Thin Section GIS to Understand Grain-Scale Deformation of a Sandstone”
A Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to investigate the mechanism(s) by which quartz grains in a sandstone deform. Use of the GIS allowed automating the process of quantifying the amount of deformation. Using various spatial statistics, patterns were revealed in what appears to be a very heterogeneously deformed rock.

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Panter, Kurt S.
Geology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Jerzy Blusztajn (Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.); Stanely Hart (Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.); Dennis Wingrove (Geology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); David Mattey (University of London).
“Potential contaminates of Late Cenozoic volcanism in South Victoria Land, Antarctica: a geochemical view of the deep crust”
Recent studies of volcanic rocks from Antarctica have focused primarily on the characterization of the deep mantle. The studies rely on samples that represent mantle melts with minimal crustal input. However, the “contamination” of melts by crust does occur and can yield valuable information about the composition and structure of the crust.

Parks, Janet B.
Sport Management, Recreation & Tourism Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Mary Ann Roberton (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Sport Management Students' Views on Eliminating Sexist Language”
Sport management undergraduates were asked how to persuade people to use nonsexist language. Some were resistant to/pessimistic about change; others thought "time" was the solution. Most responses suggested education: Women and men agreed on empathy/modeling; women favored "creating awareness;" men favored "teaching/training." Results suggested a teaching model differentiated by gender.

Pavuk, Daniel M.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Melanie L. Bergolc (Geology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Nathan Fries (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Christine L. Warner (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Predatory Insects in Edges of Annual Agroecosystems”
The purpose of our research is to examine the effects of annual agricultural field edge habitats on predatory insects. Results of our research will provide information on habitat characteristics that benefit predatory insects. Such knowledge may lead to enhancement of predatory insects and possible control of agricultural pest insects.

Pearson, Lynn
Romance Languages, Arts & Sciences
“Spanish language use in Wood County, Ohio”
This study examines Spanish language use in Wood County, Ohio. Spanish-speakers in Wood County were interviewed about their backgrounds and their use of languages (e.g., Spanish and English) to examine language maintenance and the effect of contacts with the local communities.

Piersol, Barry D.
Electric Vehicle Institute, Technology
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Anthony Palumbo (Electric Vehicle Institute, Technology, BGSU); Jeff Major (Electric Vehicle Institute, Technology, BGSU); Aaron Bloomfield (Electric Vehicle Institute, Technology, BGSU).
“Hybrid Vehicle Development and the Future of Transportation”
EVI staff will provide a summary of the past, present and future research and development activities of electric and hybrid vehicle development.

Politsky, Rosalie Helen
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Susan C. Sherlock (School of Art, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Applied Aesthetics: Integrating Critical Theory, Art and Technoloy”
This research study explores modern and postmodern critical theory as a means for developing multiple meanings in selected works of art. Technology is used to actively engage audiences in critical discussions and written discourse.

Poloukhtine, Andrei
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Vladimir Popik (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Efficient Generation of Acetylenes by Photodecarbonylation of Cyclopropenones”
We have prepared and investigated the photochemical reactivity of several cyclopropenones containing various subsistent. Irradiation of cyclopropenones results in loss of carbon monoxide and formation of corresponding acetylenes in quantitative yield. Nanosecond laser flash photolysis experiments have shown that the loss of CO and formation of carbon-carbon triple bond happen within the response time of the instrument, i.e. 7 ns.

Popov, Lubomir S.
Family & Consumer Sciences - Interior Design, Education & Human Development
“The ‘science of the artificial’ approach to architecture: A possible perspective for exploring environment and behavior issues”
The architectural object is presented as a spatial structure functioning in a social environment. In the process of ensuing socio-spatial interaction various architecture & human behavior relations and consequent social effects emerge. The artifact approach will foster designers’ and clients’ awareness about the social implications of facility organization.

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Rogers, Scott O.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
“Microbial Diversity and Genome Recycling in Glaciers”
We have isolated hundreds of fungi and bacteria from Greenland and Antarctic glacial ice, some of which is over 420,000 years old. The ancient organisms constantly mix with modern organisms. Genetic mixing can lead to an increase in survival of the microorganisms, some of which are human pathogens. Once released they may be able to infect a population that lack immunity to this organism. Increased rates of glacial melting may increase the rates of release of these pathogens.

Ruedi Ray, Katerina
School of Art, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Igor Marjanovic.
“Chicago, City of Arrivals”
Our research as creative work consists of an installation at the Art Institute of Chicago and a semester long teaching project. Combining the rich culture of Chicago immigrants and children with our skills as designers and teachers we will document their roles as makers of Chicago's future in a three-dimensional Magical Documentary.

Rybicki, Jessica
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Alexander Goberman (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU).
“Relative timing in Parkinsonian speech: L-Dopa related fluctuations”
This study investigated relative timing in Parkinsonian speech. Nine participants with Parkinson’s disease were recorded before and after taking antiparkinsonian medications. Timing ratios measured from segments of a reading passage indicated few PD ­ control differences, and few before-after medication differences. Trends indicate possible differential timing mechanisms in PD speakers.

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Scherer, Ronald C.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Kenneth J. DeWitt (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU).
“Intraglottal Pressures for Large Glottal Diameters”
Voice sounds in speech are produced by motion of the vocal folds in the larynx. Vocal folds move due in part to the air pressures placed upon them. This study using empirical laryngeal models shows that those pressures are surprisingly different from current theory used in computer models.

Scovell, William
Chemistry, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Dweepanita Das (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Estrogen Receptor Recognition Sites Dramatically Altered by HMGB1 Protein Interaction: Implications in Gene Regulation and Disease Development”
Estrogen is a hormone that is essential for normal sexual development, but has been clearly shown to be associated with breast and uterine cancers, osteoporosis, atherosclerosis and developing dementia. We have findings that suggest novel and surprising molecular mechanisms by which estrogen activity may be changed to produce detrimental health effects.

Searl, Jeffrey P.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
“Bilabial Contact Pressure in Tracheoesophageal Speech”
Tracheoesophageal (TE) speech is one communication option following laryngeal amputation. Very little is known about the articulatory changes that occur/are required for proficient TE speech. This study compared lip contact pressures in TE and normal speakers during bilabial consonants. TE speakers generated pressures that were significantly higher than non-laryngectomized speakers.

Searl, Jeffrey P.
Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Larry H. Small (Communication Disorders, Health & Human Services, BGSU).
“Gender and age identification of tracheoesophageal speakers”
Tracheoesophageal (TE) speech is a communication option following removal of the larynx due to cancer. Air from the trachea is shunted to the esophagus through a surgically placed tube. This study evaluated listeners' perceptions of TE speakers to see if gender and age characteristics could be determined.

Shin, Seung-Geuk
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Scott Rogers (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Molecular analysis of leaf development in Hedera helix Goldheart”
Goldheart ivy plants has a unique variegation pattern on their leaves. This pattern is resulted from a mutation in the genes residing in the third layer of the shoot apex. By analyzing the pattern of gene expression in relation to the change of variegation pattern, we will be able to understand more about plant leaf development.

Skelly, William A.
Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Lynn A. Darby (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Kristen Phillips (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Bradley R. Buescher (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Robert J. Sullivan (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Physiological and biomechanical responses to three different landing surfaces during step aerobics”
Peak landing forces and energy cost during step aerobics were not affected by using a padded surface, but participants indicated a preference for the padded surface over a bare floor. It is likely that the selected padded surfaces were too soft and, in future studies, other padding materials should be examined.

Smith, Bruce W.
Geography, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Yu Zhou (Geography, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); J. Steven Fulks (Gerontology Program, Health & Human Services, BGSU); Kelly Balistreri (Center for Family and Demographic Research, Graduate College, BGSU).
“Using GIS in the Evaluation of the Congregate Meal Program”
This study demonstrates the use of Geographic Information Systems to evaluate the geographic access of older individuals to nutrition sites in Lucas County, Ohio. GIS can help decision-makers determine the spatial allocation of resources to best meet elderly needs and enhance the efficiency of the network of service locations.

Snyder, Jeffrey A.
Geology, Arts & Sciences
“Late Pleistocene Glaciation of Kanin Peninsula, Russia: Field Observations and Preliminary Surface Exposure Dating”
The history of glaciation of Kanin Peninsula, northwestern Russian Arctic, is investigated by combining field observations with a new dating method based on the accumulation of radionuclides in rocks exposed to cosmic radiation. These data indicate less extensive glaciation in the region than most previous reconstructions.

Stewart, Jay R.
Division of Intervention Services / School of Education & Intervention Services, Education & Human Development
“Die Konzepte von Jean Paul Sartre bei der Arbeit mit Personen mit ernsten traumatischen Behinderungen. (Using the Concepts of Jean-Paul Sartre While Working with Persons with Severe Traumatic Disabilities)”
Jean-Paul Sartre has been described as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th Century. Defining himself as an existentialist and a humanist, he was deeply interested in and wrote extensively on the human condition. In researching Sartre's literary works, a way of better understanding what it means to the individual to have a disability was uncovered. This approach can be used by counselors who work with individuals who have disabling conditions.

Suresh, Velate
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Eugene O. Danilov (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Michael A.J. Rodgers (Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Ultrafast Dynamics of Molecular Heater-Thermometer Complexes”
It has been demonstrated that dyes that can convert electronic energy of the excited states to thermal spikes can be used for the treatment of tumours. Efforts are being made to understand the rate and mechanism of dissipation of the thermal spikes generated by the dyes in a matrix. The aim of this study is to understand the mechanism of heat transfer from a photoexcited azobenzene molecule to the surroundings thus leading to a rational design of photothermal sensitizer design.

Swindell, William M.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Juan L. Bouzat (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Inbreeding Effects and the Selection Response of Bottlenecked Populations”
The population genetic properties of small and fragmented populations is of great interest to Conservation Biology. Small populations often lack the genetic variation required to adapt and evolve in response to changing environmental conditions. As a result, small populations may have an increased risk of extinction. Our work uses Drosophila melanogaster (the fruit fly) as a model organism to study the how the evolutionary potential of populations changes with decreasing population size.

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Theraisnathan, Vincent
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Scott O. Rogers (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Effective Decontamination of Outer Ice Core Surfaces for Biological Studies”
To choose the best effective method to decontaminate the outer ice core surfaces for biological studies.

Tracey, Christopher
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Katie Abell (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Helen J. Michaels (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“The effect of seed herbivory by Megalotomus quinquespinuosus on Lupinus perennis”
This study examined the effect predation damage of seeds by a small insect has on the germination and growth of a threatened plant of the Oak Openings. The conservation implications of this herbivory are discussed.

Tracey, Christopher
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Helen J. Michaels (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Juan L. Bouzat (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“The effect of population size on phenotypic plasticity in a treatened plant species”
Phenotypic plasticity describes the relationship between an organism and its environment. This study looks at how reduced population sizes of a threatened plant may cause an alteration of the amount of plasticity within a population and discusses the conservation implications of such a change.

Turner, Adrian P.
Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Chad C. Shutler (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU); Pamela C. Allison (Kinesiology Division / School of HMSLS, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Teaching Basketball Tactics to Students with Disabilities Using the Games for Understanding Model”
This study explored a model for sports instruction, where tactical problems are introduced first and then skills taught, to increase the understanding of specific basketball concepts in individuals exhibiting mental impairment. Interview data were collected before and after a five-lesson unit. The findings reflected conceptual change in participants’ tactical understanding.

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van Staaden, Moira J.
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Vanessa C.K. Couldridge (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Nathan C. Donelson (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“Sensory Drive in Bladder Grasshoppers”
This study investigates the complex associations that exist between the environment and sensory systems, and the potential role these interactions play in generating species diversity. Detailed examination of the structure of these unique invertebrate ears may uncover features with application in the design of small, highly sensitive hearing devices.

Vannatta, Rachel A.
Educational Foundations & Inquiry / School of Leadership & Policy Studies, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Nancy Fordham (Educational Foundations & Inquiry / School of Leadership & Policy Studies, Education & Human Development, BGSU).
“Teacher Dispositions as Predictors of Technology Infusion”
This poster will present the results of a study that examined various teacher dispositions that predict technology use among K-12 teachers. The Teacher Attribute Survey was administered to 177 K-12 teachers from six Northwest Ohio schools.

Vincent, Robert K.
Geology, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Mauricio Baquero (Geology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Norman S. Levine (Geology, Arts & Sciences, BGSU).
“LANDSAT TM Assessment of Cropland Loss due to Urbanization in NW Ohio”
We used satellite data to measure the degree of agricultural land-loss to urbanization in nine counties of Northwest Ohio (including Wood Co.) between the years of 1984-1999. With a 93.8% accuracy, less than 3% of each county's cropland was found changed to urban categories over the ensuing 15 years.

Vintonenko, Nadejda
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: George S. Bullerjahn (Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Peter B. Crowley (Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, The Netherlands); Marcellus Ubbink (Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, The Netherlands).
“Plastocyanin-Cytochrome f Interactions: Hydrophobic Patch Mutants Studied by NMR.”
Intermolecular electron transfer is a central event in Photosynthesis. Proteins involved in such reactions require that they bind one another transiently for correct function. The Plastocyanin-Cytochrome_f complex is explored to understand the chemical basis for this transient interaction. Protein-protein hydrophobic interactions rather then their surface shapes seem to govern this complex formation.

Viramontez Y Anguiano, Ruben P.
Family & Consumer Sciences - Human Development & Family Studies, Education & Human Development
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Britt Brumley (Child Development and Family Relations, East Carolina University); Sandy Perry (Child Development and Family Relations, East Carolina University).
“Rural Latino Families and Communities: The Importance of Social Capital”
The purpose of this poster is to demonstrate the importance of social capital within Latino families and their communities. Specifically, the action research explored social capital within Latino families and their communities such as: familism, leadership and community development, and spiritualism and their importance in developing strong Latino families and communities.

Voigt, Rainer
Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Jennifer Basil (Department of Biology, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY); Jelle Atema (Boston University Marine Program, Boston University, Boston, MA).
“American Lobsters Track and Locate Distant ‘Leaky’ Odor Sources”
For many animals chemical cues play an important role in their daily lives. Odor quality, intensity and the spatial-temporal dispersal pattern motivate lobsters to search for odor sources, including shelter, mates, food sources, and predators. Turbulent odor dispersal causes directional parameters of the odor distribution.

Voronine, Dmitri V.
Chemistry / Photochemical Sciences, Arts & Sciences
Co-Authors/Co-Presenters/Collaborators: Eugene Danilov (Chemistry, Arts & Sciences, BGSU); Michael A.