19th Annual Conference for Research and Creative Arts Proceedings, Cont.
19th Annual Student Conference for Research and Creative Arts
April 16 – April 18, 2013
Student Conference for Research and Creative Arts
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Conference Personnel 3
Directors 3
Conference Coordinators 3
Faculty Advisor Emeritus 3
Faculty Advisor 3
Faculty Advisory Committee 3
Thank You 4
Conference Background 4
Workshops and Events 5
Presentation Options 6
Conference Program 7
Abstract Listings 10
Oral Presentation Abstracts 15
Poster Presentation Abstracts 34
Roundtable Abstracts 77
Symposium Abstracts 85
Conference Personnel
Directors
Michael Hunt, M.A.
Pilar Goyarzu, Ph.D.
Conference Coordinators
Linda Early
Jeremy Mejia
Zeenat Tinwala
Kyle Wofford
Lee Ann Zahn
Faculty Advisor Emeritus
David Malin, Ph.D.
Human Sciences and Humanities
Faculty Advisor
Stuart Larson, Ph.D.
Human Sciences and Humanities, Fine Arts
Faculty Advisory Committee
Magdy Akladios, Ph.D.
School of Science and Computer Engineering
Kathleen Garland, Ph.D.
School of Business
Samina Masood, Ph.D.
School of Science and Computer Engineering
Chad Wetterneck, Ph.D.
School of Human Sciences and Humanities
Thank You
We thank all of the presenters, sponsors, evaluators, volunteers, Universities, Colleges, and other individuals and organizations who contributed to the Conference. Special recognition goes to the Offices and Departments within the University of Houston-Clear Lake:
Office of the President
Dr. William Staples, President
Office of the Provost
Dr. Carl Stockton, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Student Services
Dr. Darlene Biggers, Associate Vice President of Student Services
School of Human Sciences and Humanities
Dr. Rick J. Short, Dean
School of Science and Computer Engineering
Dr. Zbigniew J. Czajkiewicz, Dean
School of Education
Dr. Dennis Spuck, Dean
School of Business
Dr. Wm. Theodore Cummings, Dean
Conference Background
The Student Conference on Research and Creative Arts at the University of Houston-Clear Lake began in 1994 under the direction of psychology instructors Dr. Kyna Shelly and Michael Hunt. Understanding that their students who had participated in research projects were hesitant to attend professional conferences, they agreed that a co-curricular activity would provide students an opportunity to present their original work in a professional format and help prepare them for their academic and professional careers.
The first conference consisting of 31 presentations by UHCL students has now grown into annual event with authors from multiple colleges and universities.
The event is an interdisciplinary conference with students from fields such as Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Business, Fine Arts, and Creative Writing.
In 2013, 246 applications were accepted that represented over 490 authors and co-authors.
Workshops and Events
Curriculum Vitae Workshop
Chuck Crocker, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Workshop providing examples, tips and general advice to producing a noteworthy overview of one's experience and job qualifications to potential employers.
Coffee House Session: Poetry
Presentation of original student poetry in an informal coffee house setting
Opening Reception for UHCL Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition 2013
A presentation of individual art pieces by students
Sponsor: Jason Makepeace, UHCL
Fitzgerald v. Nita & Western Railroad: A Mock Trial Demonstration of a Wrongful Death Case
Amador, Carmelina (University of Houston-Clear Lake); Elizabeth Apolinar, Kimberly Chapman, Allison Fields, Tyler Gillespie, Kristin Hummel, Rique Kidd, Kimberly Laurel, Ashley Maxwell, Ashley Miller, Montana Nettleton, Sintia Solis, Lorraine Speight, Bridget Turner
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. James C. Benson
Fitzgerald v. Nita & Western Railroad is a wrongful death case arising out of an auto accident at a railroad crossing. The accident occurred at the intersection of County Road and the main line tracks of the Nita and Western Railroad resulting in the death of Johnny Fitzgerald. Johnny's wife Debra is suing Nita & Western Railroad alleging that the railroad was negligent in not providing adequate warnings, proper maintenance at the crossing and in the operation of the train. The railroad alleges that Johnny was negligent in the operation of his car or that he intentionally drove his car into the train in order to commit suicide. Two teams of Legal Studies majors will try this case to verdict in the UHCL Mock Trial Courtroom before a presiding judge.
Amy Linn O’Sullivan Scholarship Award
Sponsor: Amy Linn O’Sullivan Scholarship Foundation
Dolphin Research Presentations and Award Recipients: Parvathi Nair and Stephanie Hendrickson
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Justin Wilkinson, NASA
Global Survey of Rivers, Evolution of the Amazon R., and Biodiversity
Innocence Project of Texas Panel
Sponsors: Dr. Steven Egger, UHCL and Jeff Blackburn, Attorney, Founder and Chief Counsel
Cory Session, Michelle Mallin, Potential Exonerees
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Presentation Options
All applications to the conference required a faculty sponsor who was familiar with the original work of the student (s). Presenters received an evaluation following their presentations. The Conference and all presentations were open to the public, free of charge.
Presentation options included the following:
- Symposia
Topics are selected by faculty. Students present their research on the specific topic with a question and answer period following. - Oral
Students present their work orally in 15-minute time-slots that included a question-and-answer period.
A pc was available to the presenter for PowerPoint or other supportive use. - Poetry
Students read original poems, memoirs, and other literary materials in an informal coffeehouse setting - Roundtables
Topics are selected by faculty. Students come prepared to discuss their opinions based on their research. Roundtables are typically 30 - 60 minutes. - Poster Presentations
Students present their work in a poster format and are available during their poster session (1.5 - 2 hours) to address questions and comments from interested conference attendees. Posters remain displayed for a number of days following the Conference. - eAbstracts
Topics are selected by faculty. Students present their research on the specific topic electronically.
Conference Program
Monday, April 15
7:00 pm -10:00 pm Roundtable 1 Diversity and Dialogue in Houston Part I
Chair: Dr. Christine Kovic, UHCL
Tuesday, April 16
10:00 am – 11:30 am Roundtable 2 Women Leaders Around the World
Chair: Gaye Cummins, UHCL
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Roundtable 3 Needs/Capacity Assessment for Intercultural and International Student Services Project
Chair: Dr. Charlotte Haney, UHCL
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Workshop Workshop: Curriculum Vitae
Speaker: Chuck Crocker, UHCL
Roundtable 4 The Gendered Public Health
Chair: Gaye Cummins, UHCL
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roundtable 5 The Gendered Public Health
Chair: Gaye Cummins, UHCL
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Event 1 Coffee House: Poetry
Chair: Dr. Craig White, UHCL
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Symposium 1 2nd Annual Animation & Film Festival Symposium
Chair: Anne Henry, UHCL
Wednesday, April 17
9:30 am – 11:30 am Oral Session 1 Judicial System: Policy Making
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Oral Session 2 Health
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Oral Session 3 Psychology I
Oral Session 4 Literature
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Symposium 2 Language and Power
Chair: Dr. Shreerekha Subramanian, UHCL
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Symposium 3 Health Care Administration I
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Symposium 4 Health Care Administration II
Health Care Systems around the World
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Oral Session 5 Psychology II
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Oral Session 6 Texas
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Symposium 5 UHCL Student Research in the Amazon
Chair: Dr. Cindy Howard, UHCL
Event 2 Amy Linn O’Sullivan Scholarship Award
Amy Linn O’Sullivan Scholarship Foundation
Oral Session 7 Hispanics in USA
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Symposium 6 A Perspective on the Case of Leonard Peitier: What We See, What We Don’t See, and What We Should See
Chair: Dr. Shreerekha Subramanian, UHCL
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Symposium 7 Diversity and Dialogue in Houston Part II
Chair: Dr. Christine Kovic, UHCL
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Oral Session 8 Design
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Event 3 Global Survey of Rivers, Evolution of the Amazon River, and Biodiversity
Keynote Speaker
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Symposium 8 Working with Clients: A Symposium for Graphic Designers
Roundtable 6 Societal Focus on Work/Life Balance
Oral Session 9 Education
6:00 pm Event 4 President Staples Remarks
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Poster Session I
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Event 5 Innocence Project of Texas
Thursday, April 18
9:30 am- 11:00 am Oral Session 10 Natural Sciences
11:00 am Event 6 Provost Remarks
11:00 am- 12:30 pm Poster Session II
2:00- 3:00 pm Symposium 9 American Eating Rituals
Chair: Dr. Shreerekha Subramanian, UHCL
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Roundtable 8 Domestic Violence & Silent Voice of Violence
3:00 pm- 7:00 pm Event 7 Mock Trial: Trial of the Case of Fitzgerald v. Nita & Western Railroad
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Oral Session 11 Art
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm Event 8 Opening Reception for the 2013 UHCL Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Symposium 10 The Beginnings of Modern Global Oppression
Chair: Dr. Shreerekha Subramanian, UHCL
Symposium 11 Diversity and Dialogue in Houston Part III
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Symposium 12 INDH 3430 Tech of Safety Engineering and Analysis
Abstract Listings
Oral Presentation Abstracts 16
Le Fou Roux 16
Childhood Obesity and the Nurse as Change Agent: A review of Current Trends and Recommendations 16
Does Stress Cause Associated Bacterial Community Changes in Soft Coral Plexuara Homomalla?16s rDNA DGGE Analysis. 16
The Value of Pilgrimage in Medieval and Modern Society: Exploration of The Canterbury Tales as a Living Document 17
Alzheimer's Disease 17
The Pleasure Pier: Galvestons Dedication to the Future 18
Fifty Shades of Plato 18
Archer Fullingim and the Campaign to Preserve the Big Thicket of East Texas 18
A Look Inside "Game of Thrones" 19
Depression is Treatable 19
Changing Atttitudes towards Mexican Americans 19
Cyber Bullying: Raising Awareness 20
Challenges and Successes of First-Generation College Students in the Houston-Galveston Area. 20
Backpack with Expandable Chair on the Go! 20
Empowerment of the Few in America 21
An Exploration of Evolution: Genetic Implications of the PV92 Alu Transposon 21
The Patron System: The Effects on Laredo, Texas 22
Special Education Problems 22
The Benefits of Yoga 23
"When Life Begins..." 23
Stress and Bacterial Involvement in the Production of prostaglandins by the Octocoral Plexaura homomalla 24
A Functional Analytic Perspective on Therapist Disclosure 24
The Zen's of Arju-NO! 25
Treatment Strategies for OCD and Comorbid Disorders 25
The Patron System: The Effects on Laredo, Texas 26
Is Legalizing Marijuana Beneficial? 26
The Rift 26
Engaging Latino Parents 27
Economic Appeal of Texas 27
Non-Viscous and Viscous Flow Involving Boundaries 28
Transdiagnostic Group CBT for Anxiety Disorders 28
Latino Parental Involvement in One Elementary School: An Exploratory Case Study 28
Immigration: Another Window 29
The History of the Seven Constitutions of Texas. 29
Learning to take Control of Stress before it takes Control of You 29
Jean Houston Baldwin Daniel 30
A Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Approach to Shame in Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders 30
A Healthy Lifestyle 31
Abortion Laws in Texas 31
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 31
L.O.L (Laughing or Losing) 31
Is Capital Punishment a true form of Justice? 32
Eating for our FUture 32
Finding the Relationship between Coupling Multipliers Supplied by NIOSH Lifting Equation and the Corresponding Muscular Activity 33
The Ku Klux Klan and Colonel Mayfields Weekly 33
Mediocrity in the U.S. Education System: Who's Really Responsible and Course of Actions Needed for our Students 34
Poster Presentation Abstracts 35
The Relationship between Management Styles,Engagement,Burnout and Intentions to Quit 35
Properties Of Stability and HOPF Bifurcation for an HIV/AIDS Epidemic Model with Screening and Time Delay 35
Psychological Flexibility as a Moderator of the Relationship between Stress and Alcohol Consumption 35
Interaction of Zinc Finger Proteins with Human Inducible Nitric Oxide synthase 36
Ignorance is Not Always Bliss: A Study of Teachers' Perceptions of Response to Intervention (RTI) 36
A Case Study for Digital Publications and Applications 37
Changing Stigmas of Ex-Offenders through Social Marketing 37
Differences in Protein Expression Among Ecotypes of Spartina alterniflora 37
"Public Preferences of Restorative Justice Practices with Respect to Victim Status and Severity of Crime" 38
The Impact of Trauma on Interpersonal Intimacy 38
Viewers Perceptions of Gender in iCarly 39
Anticipated Regret and the Decision for Sexual Risk Taking 39
Black Illinois Legislators and Chicago Murders: Are Black Politicians Providing Substantive Representation to Reduce the Murder Rate of Black Men in the City? 40
Using Lag Schedules to Increase Variability in Response Greetings of Children with Autism 40
Nontraditional Students' Needs and Services 40
Attachment Style and Emotion Regulation as a Predictor of Authenticity in Romantic Relationships. 41
Product Branding 41
Effect of Celebrity Endorsement on Voting Behavior 41
Veiling of Women: Cultural or Religious 42
The Effect of Mainstreaming on Teachers' Attitudes and Stress 42
Stress and its Impact on Positive Academic Graduate Student Performance 43
"The Substitutability of Live and Videotaped Attenti0n as Reinforcers" 43
Effects of E-readers on Reading Comprehension and Speed 43
The Effects of Personality Type on Social Media Usage 44
Perceived Temporal Consensus and Relationship Conflict 44
The Subject of Power in Art History:Society,Race,Class and Sex 45
Case Study of Two Mathematics Teachers' Implementation of STEM Education in an Urban STEM High School 45
Testing the Effects of a Safety Auditing System On Safety Metrics for Five Manufacturing Facilities 45
News Media's Effect on Racial Discrimination 46
Monitoring Water Quality at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site: Focus on the Effects of Hurrican Ike and Drought to an Estuarine Environment 46
The Relationship between Burnout and Education Performance of Working Graduate Students 47
Storm Water Drainage Pollution: The Effects of Urban Runoff 47
The Effects of Physical Activity on Symptoms of Depression. 48
Increasing the Frequency and Variability of Greeting Initiations and Responses in Non-Vocal Adolescents with Autism using the iPad 48
Constellation Program Cancellation Effects at JSC 48
Gun Control 49
99% Independent: Should Scotland become an independent nations? 49