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Welcome to the 2017 UMaine Student Symposium: Research and Creative Activity electronic event program. This electronic program includes student abstracts, student presentation style descriptions, and presentation schedules. It also includes a map of the venue layout, schedule of the entire day’s events and programs, as well as details and information regarding our sponsors and selected university programs.

We hope you enjoy a full day of student presentations, guest speakers, award ceremonies, and the chance to network with UMaine students, faculty, staff, as well as local and state industry and community leaders! 
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Monday, April 24
 

9:15am EDT

Poster Presentations – Arts
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Oliver Adams

Engineering Physics, Mathematics, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Gesture Recognition Based Research Gestures are the most natural forms of expression that we use. May it be a shake of the head or a wave of the hand these are the basic building blocks of human expression. Keyboards and are not an intuitive medium through which humans connect with... Read More →
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Meaghan Byrnes

Political Science, Philosophy, 9:15AM-10:30AM
iSWOOP The U.S. National Park Service has noted a decline over the past decade in public awareness of both parks’ unique natural features and the scientific research conducted onsite. Key to generating awareness is effective communication between park personnel and visitors. STEM... Read More →

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Amy Olivia Pierce

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Interdisciplinary PhD (Intermedia/Sociology/Gender Studies/Psychology/Marketing/Art/Theatre)
Cake Smash 2017 Contemporary American wedding culture is dominated by expectations of perfection. Perfection myths of bridehood are propagated by the wedding industry and voluntarily consumed and self-imposed by American brides. I am researching the prevalence and affects of a phenomenon... Read More →

Monday April 24, 2017 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
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9:15am EDT

Poster Presentations – Biomedical Sciences
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Linda Archambault

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Zebrafish Mucosal Infection Model Illuminates Host-Pathogen Interactions During Yeast Infection. Yeasts are part of the healthy microbiome of human gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts but can cause invasive and systemic disease in immunocompromised patients. Two species, Candida... Read More →
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Kevin Assoumou

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Characterizing the lipid binding interactions of calpain5 carboxy terminal domains Calpains are calcium dependent cysteine proteases. Their activity involves limited cleavage of target proteins upon activation by calcium. Calpain5 (CAPN5) is a non-classical member of the calpain... Read More →
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Jim Barry

Undergraduate Student, Microbiology
Identification of Virulence Genes in Group B Streptococcus | | Streptococcus agalactiae is a common bacterium, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), that causes fatal infections in newborns, the elderly, and the immunocompromised. Treatment options are becoming limited due to... Read More →
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Audrey Bergeron

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Candida and Pseudomonas Interact to Enhance Infection in Transparent Zebrafish Infections comprised of multiple microbial species, such as bacteria and fungi, are called “mixed infections” and present a significant burden in hospitals, often complicating patient treatment and... Read More →
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Drew Brooks

Microbiology, Music, 9:15AM-10:30AM
The Role of MyD88 in Neutrophil Recruitment to C. albicans infection in Zebra Fish Swimbladders Candida albicans is a commensal organism resident to healthy individuals. However, in immunocompromised hosts, C. albicans can become pathogenic, causing life-threatening candidiasis... Read More →
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Molly Caron

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Antimicrobial Agent Triclosan’s Disruption of Mast Cell Function Triclosan (TCS) is a synthetic antimicrobial designed to act against a broad spectrum of bacteria. It is widely used in hospitals, the food industry, and some toothpastes at approximately... Read More →
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Nick Carter

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Biomedical Engineering
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Sara DeMello

Nursing, 9:15AM-10:30AM
TED Stockings in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (Section A Poster 9) The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of TED stockings in preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) in hospitalized patients. In hospitalized patients, lower extremity deep-vein thromboembolism... Read More →
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Brandon Dufault

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Palmitoylation by PAZ2 of Dictyostellium discoidium The interesting life cycle of D. discoidium involves single cell growth by standard mitosis while following a period of general population starvation, cells enter a developmental phase to their life cycle. In the developmental... Read More →
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Brian Elsemore

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
The Isolation and Characterization of Mycobacteriophage TBrady12 Mycobacteriophage (phage) are viruses that infect mycobacterial hosts, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. smegmatis. Understanding bacteriophage and their infectious pathways is essential to understand their... Read More →
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Jillian Gori

Biology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Confirmation of Hippocampal Dendritic Spine Plasticity after Exercise Using the Classic Golgi Stain It is known that certain regions of the adult brain can undergo neurogenesis to produce new neurons and glia from stem cells. Research has identified the presence of adult neural... Read More →
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Jeremy Grant

Biomedical Engineering, UMAINE
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Jordan Hayes

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
The Role of TNFAIP8L1 in Tumor Development Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite new advances in therapy, alternative strategies must continuously be pursued. Recently the human TNFAIP8 gene family has been linked to the development... Read More →
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Muhammad R Hossen

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Chemistry
Dry & Wet Stiffness Increase and Structure Stabilization of Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNF) Aerogels in Aqueous Environment (Room 4 Presenter 3, 9:15AM-10:30AM) Porous cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) based aerogels are capable of absorbing and storing a significant amount of liquid inside... Read More →
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Emily Illingworth

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Host range and genomic variation in mycobacteriophage Mycobacteriophage (phage) are abundant viruses that infect bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium. Pathogenic species of Mycobacterium, including M. tuberculosis, carry prophage that are hypothesized to contribute to virulence... Read More →
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Phasathon Itthipalakorn

Molecular and Cellular Biology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Zebrafish Genome Editing using CRISPR The discovery of using CRISPR as the genome editor is considered to be a breakthrough of the decade. It is believed that within the next year, pioneers will be awarded the Nobel prize for the discovery. The Wheeler lab is using CRISPR to target... Read More →
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Alyssa Jones

Undergraduate Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Functional Analysis of an Enzymatic Protein Acyltransferase Protein palmitoylation, a reversible protein modification carried out by cells, is important because palmitoylated proteins are involved in cell signaling roles in growth, proliferation, vesicle trafficking and many other... Read More →
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Katherine Larochelle

Co-Presenter, 9:15AM-10:30AM
A Ferocious Phage Earns it Stripes: Characterization of ShereKhan Bacteriophage (phage), viruses that infect bacteria, are the most abundant biological entities in the biosphere, with an estimated 1031 particles worldwide. Mycobacteriophage, viruses that infect species of the genus... Read More →
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Daniel Lesko

Bioengineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Host range expansion in mycobacteriophage Mycobacteriophage (phage) are viruses that infect mycobacteria and are among the most abundant, diverse, and rapidly evolving biological entities on the planet. As a result, these phage are an important tool in the study of genetic relationships... Read More →
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Chloe Lilly

Plasma patterned infused paper substrates for controlled bacterial adhesion Patterning substrates to create regions of varying surface chemistry for biological adhesion plays a key role in diagnostics and in vitro bioassays. However, problems arise when trying to control bacterial... Read More →
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Jacob Longfellow

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
LincRNA Dysregulation Upon Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection in Zebrafish LincRNAs are long intergenic non-coding RNA that are largely uncharacterized and, until recently, believed to serve little to no purpose in our genome. Recent studies have shown lincRNAs to be involved in many... Read More →
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Megan MacIsaac

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Innate Immune Response to Group B Streptococcus Infection in Zebrafish Larvae Streptococcus agalactiae is a Group B Streptococcal bacterium that can colonize the vaginal and rectal mucosa as a commensal organism, as well as cause systemic invasive infections in older adults and... Read More →
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Sari Mayhue

Graduate Student (Master's), Microbiology
A Potential Correlation Between p53 Expression and the TNFAIP8 Gene Family in Tumorigenesis Cancer affects forty percent of the U.S. population every year, and with less than adequate therapeutic interventions, largely results in a poor prognosis. A variety of widely used cancer... Read More →
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Hannah Melotto

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Identification and characterization of late promoters in the cluster E mycobacteriophage Ukulele Mycobacteriophage are viruses that infect bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium. In 2011, the cluster E mycobacteriophage Ukulele was isolated at the University of Maine and its genomic... Read More →
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Sam Mildrum

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Characterizing regulatory effects of zebrafish tnfaip8l2a and tnfaip8l2b on tumorigenesis The Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha-Induced Protein 8-Like 2 (TNFAIP8l2) gene has been shown to suppress tumorigenesis in mammals. It is known that the TNFAIP8l2 protein inactivates the small GTPase... Read More →
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Vasiliki Papakotsi

Human Nutrition, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Polyphenols in Wild Blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) inhibit Complement Activation by Targeting C1s-mediated Cleavage of C4 Ingestion of berries containing polyphenols are associated with lower risk of inflammatory, metabolic, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases. Diet... Read More →
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William Petterson

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
The life-changing magic of SallySpecial: a viral tale of a true minimalist A bacteriophage (phage) is a virus that infects a bacterium. Phage exist in great diversity in the environment, but only a small proportion of these viruses have been characterized. Knowledge of virus-host... Read More →
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Ashley Ronzo

Biology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Mechanisms for Adult Neurogenesis in the Hypothalamus The hypothalamus takes on many vital roles involving homeostasis, including the regulation of energy balance (appetite, energy expenditure). It is also a site postulated to undergo aspects of adult neural plasticity, including... Read More →
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Allison Scherer

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Dissemination of C. albicans is supported by immune cell response and barrier disruption Candida albicans, a small non-motile fungus, lives on the mucosal surface of most individuals. While it causes few problems for healthy people, it can be a serious pathogen in immunocompromised... Read More →
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Stephanie Sears

Nursing, 9:15AM-10:30AM
A Review of Literature of Nurse Residency Program Retention Rates PICO question: In new graduate nursing students, is there a higher rate of retention at hospitals that implement nurse residency programs? Topic and Purpose: New graduate nurses (NGN) makeup 10% of the nursing workforce... Read More →
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Brittany Seman

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Yeast and Filaments Have Independent, Specialized Roles During Disseminated Fungal Infections Each year, invasive fungal infections kill between 30-50% of patients who have weakened immune systems due to chemotherapy and corticosteroid use. Most of these fungal infections are caused... Read More →
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Erica Sewell

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Characterizing the M. chelonae Bergey Prophage Mycobacteriophage (phage), are viruses that infect bacteria. All bacteria can be infected by phage, and each bacterial species has a unique set of phage that infect them, making phage prime candidates for studying viral diversity and... Read More →
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Sarai Smith

Undergraduate Student, Microbiology, Biochemistry
RNA-seq analysis of cluster E phage Ukulele Mycobacteriophage are viruses that infect bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium. They are ideal subjects for undergraduate research, as they are easily isolated and can infect non-pathogenic M. smegmatis, which serves as an analog to the... Read More →
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Robert Soohey

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Identifying genes essential for integration and lysogeny in cluster E mycobacteriophage Ukulele Mycobacteriophage are viruses that infect Mycobacterium, including nonpathogenic M. smegmatis and pathogenic M. tuberculosis. Their genomes are diverse and the majority of their genes... Read More →
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Stephen Soohey

Molecular and Cellular Biology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Role of G-protein regulation of Formins during Gradient Tracking in Saccharomyces cerevisiae The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae uses a GPCR to direct the pheromone response pathway. Haploid yeast detect and respond to pheromone gradients produced by the opposite mating type to find... Read More →
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Emily Spaulding

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Biomedical Science, Neuroscience
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Barclay 'Summer' Streitfeld

Philosophy, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Investigation of the Chemistry and Biology of EM2487 The Streptomyces metabolite EM2487 suppresses Tat functions, stopping HIV replication in acute and chronic disease models. This is a novel discovery that could greatly improve Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART), thus... Read More →
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Anna Struba

Honors Undergraduate Student, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Sareena Toothaker

Biochemistry, Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Marek's Disease in Maine: a Practical Approach Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV) is a herpesvirus infecting chickens, causing Marek’s Disease (MD). Marek’s Disease leads to immunosuppression, tumors, paralysis, and death. It is an airborne pathogen, so it spreads easily, and it... Read More →
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Panagiotis Tsakiroglou

Cardiovascular Research, 9:15AM-10:30AM
The effect of wild blueberry (Vaccinum angustifolium) bioactives (anthocyanins and phenolics) on angiogenesis Angiogenesis is a normal biological process that occurs in tissue development and is highly linked to wound healing and a plethora of pathological conditions such as atherosclerosis... Read More →
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Jasmine Waite

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM, 10:45 AM-12:00PM
Determining gene expression profile changes in cluster E mycobacteriophage Ukulele infection (Section A Poster, 23  9:15AM-10:30AM)Mycobacteriophage (phage) are viruses that infect mycobacterial hosts, including pathogenic Mycobacterium tuberculosis and non-pathogenic M. smegmatis... Read More →
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Elizabeth Whitmore

Biomedical Science, 9:15AM-10:30AM
3-D atomic resolution molecular modeling of chondroitin sulfate Proteoglycans are glycosylated proteins found in the extracellular matrix that also contribute to physiological pathways. Glycosylation of these proteins plays a key functional role, but is often overlooked in the literature... Read More →
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Michael Wilczek

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Microbiology
Elucidating the viral mechanisms of JC polyomavirus infection in brain cells critical in viral infection and disease progression JC polyomavirus (JCPyV) can establish an asymptomatic persistent lifelong infection in the kidneys in 50% of the population. In individuals who are immunocompromised... Read More →

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Lindsey (Avery) Fitzsimons '06

PhD Candidate, Biomedical Science, University of Maine, Instructor of Gross Anatomy and Histology, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Biography:Lindsey Fitzsimons (Avery; SM ’06; 3rd generation St.Marker) is a fourth year doctoral student at the University of Maine and holds a dual-appointment with the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she teaches first-year medical students in... Read More →
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Christopher Baker

Faculty, The Jackson Laboratory
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Anthony Cirrincione

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Biomedical Science and Engineering
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Jeanne DuShane

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry
MAPK-ERK Regulates Transcription of JC polyomavirus JC polyomavirus (JCPyV) infects more than half of the human population and presents as a persistent, lifelong infection in the kidney. In individuals who are immunosuppressed, JCPyV infection can lead to the onset of the fatal... Read More →
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Emma Fox

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Ecology and Environmental Science
Group Participatory Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (PMCDA) and Dam Decisions Dam decision-making can be challenging for riverine stakeholders; in particular, hydropower-regulated rivers have diverse and competing management objectives which complicate the decision-making process... Read More →
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Clarissa Henry

Faculty, UMAINE
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Anne Lichtenwalner

University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
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Vicki Losick

Faculty, MDIBL
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Melissa Maginnis

Faculty, UMAINE
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Ellen Mallory

University of Maine
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Colleen Mayberry

Microbiology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
JC Polyomavirus Utilizes Clathrin-mediated Endocytosis for Infectious Entry JC polyomavirus (JCPyV) establishes a lifelong, persistent, asymptomatic primary infection in the kidney in the majority of the human population. In immunocompromised individuals JCPyV disseminates to secondary... Read More →
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Melody Neely

Faculty, UMaine
I study infectious diseases using a zebrafish model. My research interests include analysis of the interactions that occur between the host and pathogen during an infection. We examine this dynamic interaction in real time using microscopy of labeled bacteria and zebrafish immune... Read More →
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Monday April 24, 2017 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
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9:15am EDT

Poster Presentations – Engineering
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Hussein Abdulrazzaq

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Chemical Engineering
Synthesis and characterization of catalysts for the conversion of bioethanol into butadiene Synthesis and characterization of catalysts for the conversion of bioethanol into butadiene Authors: Hussein Abdulrazzaq, Thomas J. Schwartz Abstract: Butadiene is an important block building... Read More →
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Mohammed Algharrawi

Chemical Engineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Hydrodechlorinaion of chlorobenzene One important class of reactions is the cleavage of C-X bonds by the addition of hydrogen, referred to as hydrogenolysis. Several publications report the mechanism and reaction kinetics of the hydrogenolysis of C-Cl bonds in aromatic systems... Read More →
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Meredith Allen

Chemical Engineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
The Etherification of HMF: One Step to Create Renewable Tunable Polymers from HMF There is a desire to use biomass to replace oil as the feedstock for modern chemicals and products. In this study, we seek to create tunable polymers using 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) as a renewable... Read More →
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Ahmed Almaghasilah

Graduate Student (Master's), Electrical Engineering
Analysis of Mild Cognitive Impairment Sleep Data Using a Sleep Monitoring Device A precursor to forms of dementia including Alzheimer’s is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) which may be identified by sleep fragmentation and sleep loss. A novel Sleep Monitoring device was constructed... Read More →
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Ezatollah Amini

Forest Resources, Renewable Nanomaterials, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Introduction of a novel formaldehyde-free binder system for particleboard manufacture Utilization of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) as an adhesive binder in the formulation of particleboard (PB) panels is introduced. The PB panels were produced in four different groups of target densities... Read More →
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Armando Ayes

Graduate Student (Master's), Electrical Engineering
Temperature Compensated Langasite Surface Acoustic Wave Devices for High Temperature Operation Industrial monitoring and control processes, power plants, aerospace industry, military equipment manufacturing, and oil and gas industries are examples of businesses in need for high-temperature... Read More →
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Nicole Bowen

Bioengineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Ultrasonic Elimination of Mosquito Larvae to Reduce Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Ultrasonic Elimination of Mosquito Larvae to Reduce Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Transmission Nicole Bowen, Ben Walton, David Perper Caitlin Howell Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering... Read More →
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William Breeding

Bioengineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM, 10:45 AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Photocatalysis of Atrazine by various Bismuth Oxyhalides: Rates, Mechanisms and Byproducts (Section F Poster 22, 1:00PM-2:15PM)Atrazine has been found to be one of the most prevalent pollutant in worldwide water systems. Typically a result of herbicide runoff, the harmful environmental... Read More →
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Oghenetega Dibie

Spatial Information Engineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Event Viewer – A platform for the exploration and visualization of events The need for exploratory spatial and temporal data analysis tools has increased with the growth of sensor systems that produce large data sets combining spatial, temporal, and thematic attributes. While... Read More →
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Chris Dufour

Computer Science, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Analyzing the Scalability of Embedded Ice Sheet Modeling Understanding the impact of global climate change is a critical concern for society at large. One important piece of the climate puzzle is how large-scale ice sheets, such as those covering Greenland and Antarctica, respond... Read More →
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Andria Foster

Bioengineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
The BioStretch: Zebrafish Edition Chemotherapy is a vital treatment process for millions of cancer patients; however there are many severe side effects due to the chemotherapeutic agents used. One such chemotherapeutic agent is Paclitaxel, which has been shown to induce epidermal... Read More →
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Shokoofeh Ghasemi

School of Forest Resources, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Production and characterization of continuous filaments from cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), a novel application of wood based materials A novel method for the production of filaments from cellulose nanofibers is proposed in order to find a new application for wood based materials... Read More →
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Zachary Hutchinson

Computer Science, 9:15AM-10:30AM
sFROST: a Spiking Model of Working Memory Maintenance Neurocomputational modeling is a powerful tool for grounding explanations of cognitive processes within neuroanatomical and neurophysiological constraints. The FROST (FROntal-Striatal-Thalamic) model of working memory maintenance... Read More →
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Lydia Kifner

Civil and Environmental Engineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Characterizing vernal pool biogeochemistry across a land use gradient in Maine, USA Vernal pools are small seasonal wetlands that are crucial for maintaining amphibian and reptile biodiversity in forests in northeastern North America. The pools’ sizes make them especially vulnerable... Read More →
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Kayla Marquis

Bioengineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Fast, Cheap, and Simple Device to Detect Red Blood Cell Rupture (Table 14 Side L, 10:45AM-12:00PM)When red blood cells rupture, free hemoglobin is released, resulting in severe health complications if not immediately detected. Traditional free hemoglobin detection methods require... Read More →
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Keegan McKim

Bioengineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Creating a Seamless Robot Design for the Application of Synthetic Liquid-Repellent Surfaces in Soft Robots Recently, soft robots have created significant interest in the scientific community due to their applications in industry, agriculture, the medical field, and more. However... Read More →
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Nhu Nguyen

Mechanical Engineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Mooring Load Analysis on Oyster Farm in Estuary The goal of this project is to observe different environmental loading that affect the performance of the long-line rope and mooring system of an oyster farm. A proper design of the mooring lines and anchoring system requires an evaluation... Read More →
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Nikhil Patil

Spatial Information Science, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Direction Relations for Two-Dimensional Objects Unlike directions between points, which have been well studied, models for directions between extended objects, such as polygons representing geographic entities i.e., countries or states, are less clearly understood. The potential... Read More →
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Anthony Peterson

Computer Science, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Parking Detection Using Personal Mobile Devices Searching for an available parking space wastes precious time on a daily basis. We are researching the use of sensors found in smartphone devices to detect a user’s parking behavior. Our goal is to accurately measure parking events... Read More →
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Robert Powell

Computer Science, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Automated Approach to Developing Description Logic Ontologies from First Order Logic With the amount of data collected everyday ever expanding, techniques for allowing computers to know what that data actually means are growing in importance. Ontologies are a tool to describe the... Read More →
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Longhuan Zhu

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Civil Engineering
Storm surge mitigation through kelp-type canopy Most of the coastline of the United States are vulnerable to the threat of the hurricanes. Associated with hurricanes, storm surge is the main risk to coastal communities. Mitigating storm surge has become a hot topic in coastal engineering... Read More →

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Shawn Brackett

Engineering Physics, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Integrated Environment & Proximity Sensing for UAV Applications As the realm of drone applications expand new methods for sensing, navigating and avoiding obstacles need to be developed. The project applies an Extended Kalman Filter to a simulated quadcopter vehicle though Matlab... Read More →
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Rosemary Smith

Faculty, UMAINE
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Monday April 24, 2017 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
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10:45am EDT

Poster Presentations – Allied Health
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Karyn Carlin

Nursing, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Preventing Hospital Readmission Rates with Individualized Patient Teaching Strategies Topic and Purpose ● As the rate of preventable hospital readmissions continues to rise, the need for patient centered education has become increasingly evident. Preventable readmissions monopolize... Read More →
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Lauren Doak

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Effect of Nutrition on Language Development in Preterm Infants This literature review looks at how early nutrition in premature infants affects later language development. This paper researches the feeding disorders common among premature infants and how they impair premature... Read More →
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Sarah Ford

Nursing, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Effects of Nurse Residency Programs on New Graduate Job Satisfaction (Section B Poster 36)During the first two years of post graduate employment, the turnover rate for newly licensed nurses is 33.5%, with high reports of job dissatisfaction (Kovner, Brewer, Fatehi, & Jun, 2014... Read More →
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Jill Hamm

Communication Sciences and Disorders, Child Development and Family Relations, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Perceptions and Practices of Speech and Language Therapy: A Global Perspective Today, speech-language therapy can be delivered in many ways, for the purposes of this literature review and proposed study the family-centered approach to speech-language therapy will be explored. Included... Read More →
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Brandon Howlett

Nursing, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prevention: Traditional Versus Novel Means Ventilator associated pneumonia is defined as pneumonia that occurs more than 48 hours after the patient is placed on a ventilator (Koenig 2006). When a patient is on a ventilator, one of the most significant... Read More →
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Katarina Querfurth

Nursing, 10:45AM-12:00PM
For hospitalized in-patients , what evidence-based interventions will reduce the feelings of stress, anxiety and/or fear brought on by the hospital environment? Topic and Purpose: Patients often times experience a great deal of increased anxiety and stress while in the hospital... Read More →
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Clelia Sigaud

School Psychology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Special Health Needs: Transitioning to Adult Primary Care The transition from pediatric to adult primary care can be a difficult and/or delayed process for patients with special health care needs. The following study sought to gather preliminary data regarding the state of transitional... Read More →
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Jessica Wood

Nursing, 10:45AM-12:00PM
ICU Staffing Ratios and Patient Outcomes A Review of the Literature on High Nurse to Patient Ratios and Adverse Patient Outcomes Becky Julian, Sally Peckenham, Ashlee Sargent, and Jessica Wood P = Patients hospitalized in intensive care units (ICUs) I = Lower nurse-to-patient ratios... Read More →

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Linda Archambault

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Zebrafish Mucosal Infection Model Illuminates Host-Pathogen Interactions During Yeast Infection. Yeasts are part of the healthy microbiome of human gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts but can cause invasive and systemic disease in immunocompromised patients. Two species, Candida... Read More →
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Monday April 24, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
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10:45am EDT

Poster Presentations – Social Sciences
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Laura Andrews

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
Anxiety in Young Adulthood: The Role of Attachment, Romantic Relationship Conflict, and Social Support Satisfaction Qualities of insecure attachment have been linked with the development of internalizing problems in childhood and adulthood (Sroufe, 2005). Research has also indicated... Read More →
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J. Ross Anthony

Graduate Student (Master's), Resource Economics and Policy
Taking the risk: factors influencing citizen risk perception under beach and shellfish advisories and closures Maine and New Hampshire’s coastal zone is an important driver of both states’ economies and is a key quality of life factor. Coastal water quality may be threatened... Read More →
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Abby Bellefleur

Communication, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Mental Health and the Media: Exploring the Relationship between TV Viewing Habits and College Students' Attitudes toward Mental Health Cultivation analysis research suggests that television viewing habits affect one’s view of the world (Gerbner, Gross, Morgan, Signorielli, & Shanahan... Read More →
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Emily Blackwood

Graduate Student (Master's), Quaternary & Climate Studies
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Ariel Bouchard

Undergraduate Student, Psychology, minor in neuroscience
Sleep Parameters as a Contributing Factor in the Detection of MCI Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), as prodromal to AD, are the leading causes of cognitive loss in the aging community. Cognitive decline in this population has long been associated with... Read More →
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William Brayden

Resource Economics & Policy, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Assessing Consumer Preferences for Seafood Labels: the Role of Origin and Certification on Aquaculture-Raised Shellfish and Seaweed The production of seaweed and bivalve shellfish represents a substantial and growing sector of the U.S. seafood industry (NOAA, 2016; Watson, 2016... Read More →
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Christopher Carey

Psychology/Biology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
An investigation of the impact of different types of category representations on decision making Categorization is an essential cognitive process that can increase the efficiency of decision making. For instance, categorization training increases the fidelity of category representations... Read More →
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Arianna Castonguay

Economics, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Working While in College: The Trade-off Between Working and Studying When students devote time to working, they make trade offs and choose to spend less time doing things like schoolwork. Does this trade off between time spent working and time spent studying negatively impact academic... Read More →
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Jaimi Clifford

Undergraduate Student, Bachelors in Science of Social Work; Interdisciplinary Disability Studies Minor, Child and Family Relations Minor
Flippin' Our Brains: Disability Benefits Everyone Disability is often thought of as an object in need of change. Accordingly, products designed for disabled populations aim to improve function and help individuals adapt to their environments. Curiously and often unrecognized, product... Read More →
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Heather Cross

Psychology, Sociology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Effects of Video Games and Religious Reminders on Prosociality This research aims to assess whether religious prosocial reminders and prosocial video games can work together to increase helping intentions and behaviors. Participants came into the lab to play either a prosocial or... Read More →
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Katrina Daigle

Psychological Sciences, Neuroscience, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Sleep as a Biobehavioral Marker of Cognitive Decline in Aging Individuals Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a prelude to more serious cognitive loss associated with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and is associated with sleep fragmentation and sleep loss. Previous studies from... Read More →
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Lindsey Dale

Social Work, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Assessing Older Adult Preferences for Novel Adult Day Camp Programming The UMaine Center on Aging conducted a mixed methods assessment of the interest and programming requests for an older adult day camp based at the University of Maine Orono campus, in conjunction with the UMaine... Read More →
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Meaghan Delcourt

Undergraduate Student, Psychology
Response to a Computerized Social Stress Task among Individuals who have a History of Non-suicidal Self Injury Non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) is the act of causing deliberate self-harm to one’s body without suicidal intent (Nock, 2012) and is known to be a strong predictor of... Read More →
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Alli DellaMattera

Sociology, Spanish, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Family Influence on Problem Drinking in Young Adulthood My research will address the relationship between family influence and problem drinking in young adulthood. A specific focus will be on the bond between child and parent, reported feelings of closeness or connectedness to the... Read More →
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Lisa Dezso

Graduate Student (Master's), Social Work
Promoting Intergenerational Resilience The Promoting Intergenerational Resilience project utilizes mentoring as a tool to teach and build resilience in adolescents. The pillars we chose to promote resilience in teens are: mindfulness, distress tolerance, healthy habits (sleep, diet... Read More →
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Taylor Dore

Human Development, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Exploring the Long Term Developmental Effects of Divorce on Children’s Social Interactions The goal of this reflective study is to look at the effects that divorce has on the children and how it affects these children socially. Using research questions and interviews with 2-3... Read More →
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Kevin Duffy

Mass Communication, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Media Analysis of Maine Aquaculture Coverage, 2000-2015 As aquaculture is increasingly touted as a sustainable solution to offset production declines in wild-caught fisheries, it is further driven into the public sphere through mediated content. The media serves as one critical... Read More →
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Allyson Eslin

Political Science, Psychology, Economics, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Influence of Economic and Psychological Metrics on Political Decision-Making This project seeks to quantify what economic and psychological attributes are presented by eligible Maine voters that currently comprise the state’s relatively small electorate: examining how two... Read More →
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Eliot Fearey

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
Associations between individual emotion regulation deficits and interpersonal emotion regulation strategies The literature suggests individuals with emotion regulation deficits may turn to relationship partners in an attempt at achieving interpersonal emotion regulation. However... Read More →
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Julianna Ferguson

Undergraduate Student, Sociology with a concentration in Crime, Law, and Justice, Minors in Spanish, Political Science, and Legal Studies
Juvenile Gun Use and Violence in the United States This research paper examines the predictors of juvenile gun use and violence primarily through a sociological lens. A focus on specific ACE's (adverse childhood experiences) like broken families, a lack of family cohesion, problems... Read More →
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Emma Fox

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Ecology and Environmental Science
Group Participatory Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (PMCDA) and Dam Decisions Dam decision-making can be challenging for riverine stakeholders; in particular, hydropower-regulated rivers have diverse and competing management objectives which complicate the decision-making process... Read More →
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Chynna Fuller

Graduate Student (Master's), Human Development
Exploring the Impact of Abortion Stigma: Interviews with College Women who have had an Abortion The purpose of this study is to help gain a better understanding of how the stigma of abortion impacts college women who have had an abortion. This is an exploratory study and involves... Read More →
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Moriah Geer

Graduate Student (Master's), Social Work
OADS Clinical Review Team Formation My LEND (Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) leadership placement is with the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS), assisting in establishing and training a clinical review team (CRT) for Section 21 and... Read More →
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Christopher Gilbert

Psychology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Movement and Respiration Events During Sleep and Their Relation to Cognitive Decline In Mild Cognitve Impairment Dementia such as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are the most common forms of cognitive decline, with AD accounting for 60-80% of cases... Read More →
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Angela Hallowell

Undergraduate Student, Economics
Factors Affecting Teaching Quality: An Analysis of Course Evaluations The University of Maine strives to provide quality education and positive learning experiences to its students. To be successful, it is crucial to ensure a high standard of teaching quality. Understanding students... Read More →
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Dylan Haroldsen

Psychology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Cognition Under Stress: The Impact of Social-Evaluative Stress During Cognitive Task Performance Research on the relationship between psychosocial stress and cognition is often contradictory demonstrating both enhancement and impairment of performance. We propose that the relationship... Read More →
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Kimberly Herron

Psychology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Cognition under stress: The impact of social-evaluative stress during cognitive task performance Research on the relationship between psychosocial stress and cognition is often contradictory demonstrating both enhancement and impairment of performance. We propose that the relationship... Read More →
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Rachael Huff

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
Comorbidity of Binge Eating Disorder severity with mood disorders: Examining gender differences Binge Eating Disorder (BED), or loss of control while consuming an objectively large amount of food, has been shown to be comorbid with Major Depressive Disorder among women, even compared... Read More →
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Melissa Jankowski

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
Social-Cognitive Risk for Suicide: False Perception or Self-Fulfilling Prophecy? Interpersonal theory of suicide (IPT; Joiner, 2005) suggests perceptions of burdensomeness to others and feelings of thwarted belongingness predict risk for suicidal ideation. While research supports... Read More →
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Michael Kennedy

English, Philosophy, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Illiteracy as Immanent: The (Re)Writing of Rhetoric's Nature Literacy is often thought of as a skill-set, that is, an ability to read and write in the dominant language of one’s socio-historical milieu. Illiteracy, on the other hand, is often thought of as a lack – an absence... Read More →
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Emily Kobrock

Graduate Student (Master's), Human Development
Exploring the Impacts of Childfree Families The goal of this exploratory study is to learn how a childfree lifestyle influences family relationships and interactions, particularly among family members who have children. Given the shifting landscape of the American family, there... Read More →
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Trevor Lamb

Anthropology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Temporal Classification of Historic Period Domestic Ceramics at The Holmes Point West Archaeological Site Many European ceramics manufactured during the post-medieval period (c. 1500-1800) are highly diagnostic in nature. A sizable assemblage of ceramics from the latter half... Read More →
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Katrina Lapham

Communication Sciences & Disorders, 9:15AM-10:30AM, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Cerebral Palsy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Important Components and Considerations for AAC Implementation (Table 26 Side L, 9:15AM-10:30AM)Cerebral palsy is often associated with expressive language deficits, and many children with cerebral palsy require the use... Read More →
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Hannah Lawrence

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
Risk for depression and suicidality: Evaluating the role of visual and verbal rumination Rumination (repeatedly dwelling on negative emotion) is one transdiagnostic factor known to increase risk for depression and suicidality. To date, rumination has nearly exclusively been examined... Read More →
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Chelsea Liddell

Natural Resource Economics and Policy, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Determinants of Preferences Regarding Logging in Maine's North Woods Despite declines, both logging and the wood products industry it supports remain an important part of Maine's economy and culture. However, evidence of logging can be objectionable to the growing number of outdoor... Read More →
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Adriana Martineau

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Importance of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Research in Student Athlete Locker Rooms Noise-induced hearing loss is a heavily studied topic in the field of audiology. Because of this research, there is a broad understanding of how damage is caused and at what sound levels. Despite... Read More →
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Rafael Mata

Economics, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Developing Best Practice Methods by Using Survey Data WindowDressers is a non-profit organization from Rockport, Maine. This volunteer organization seeks to help reduce home heating cost by providing people with cheap window inserts. Window inserts are wooden frames that fit inside... Read More →
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Emma McWilliams

Psychology, WGS, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Impact of Make Up on the Perceptions of Women in STEM Despite advances, gender roles still marginalize women who pursue careers in male-dominated fields (Autumn, 2013; Eagly & Karau, 2002). We hypothesized that the more a woman embraced her femininity (e.g. wearing make-up... Read More →
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Molly Miller

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Ecology and Environmental Science
Title: Round Table examining fisheries co-management across Maine’s geographic and cultural contexts: Maine’s intertidal aquaculture industry (Room 6 Presenter 3)The Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) utilizes Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework to... Read More →
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Megan Morey

Communication Sciences and Disorders, Interdisciplinary Disabilities Studies, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Disability in Advertising Despite the potency of advertising to influence behavior and cultural memes, it has been unusual until recently to see people with impairments featured in commercials that market mainstream products, ideas, and services. To the contrary, people with obvious... Read More →
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Faith Perez

Social Work / Interdisciplinary Disability Studies, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Theory use in Social Work practice (Section E Poster 19)We present the results of a class project in which all students examined how human behavior theories learned in class are actualized in social work practice. Each student asked one social worker in diverse fields about theory... Read More →
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Elizabeth Proctor

Anthropology, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Art History, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Legendary King: How the Figure of King Arthur Shaped a National Identity and the Field of Archaeology in Britain The legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table has permeated Western Culture to such an extent that he is an immediately recognizable figure who represents... Read More →
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Jasmine Proctor

Business Management, Communication, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Communicable Drinking: Understanding the Relationships between Communication and Underage Drinking on a College Campus Underage drinking is an ongoing issue in the United States and particularly on college campuses (Harding et al., 2016). College students consume more alcohol than... Read More →
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Victoria Quinones

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
Trait Rumination, Social Problem-Solving and Gender Depressive rumination, the tendency to repeatedly dwell on the causes and consequences of one’s negative mood (Nolen-Hoeksema, 1991) is involved in the onset, maintenance and duration of depressed mood (Nolen-Hoeksema et al... Read More →
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Kaitlyn Raffier

Undergraduate Student, Ecology and Environmental Science, Economics
Analysis of Dams through Fact Sheet Creation to Aid in Further Dam Decision Making The state of Maine has 597 dams, 156 of which are of high or significant hazard potential according to the National Inventory of Dams Database. With many of them approaching their dates for relicensing... Read More →
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Ian Raugh

Psychology/English, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Evaluation of LEIDS-RR measure of cognitive reactivity as a predictor of depressive symptoms and risk of relapse. Cognitive reactivity, or a mood-induced increase in dysfunctional beliefs, is a risk factor for depressive relapse (Lau, Segal, & Williams, 2004). Cognitive reactivity... Read More →
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Abby Roche

Co-Presenter, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Collaborative engagement and communication preferences: An ongoing mixed methods investigation into the Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) This poster will present ongoing results from a mixed method investigation that explores the collaborative process and communication... Read More →
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Christine da Rosa

Social Work, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Volunteering in the Age of the “Silver Tsunami” Volunteerism has declined precipitously despite proven benefits to both volunteers and society. It is unclear whether the retiring Baby Boomer population will provide a larger pool of volunteers (Burtica, Johnson & Zedlewski, 2009... Read More →
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Jaime Roy

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 10:45AM-12:00PM
A survey of noise exposure and hearing health of University of Maine pep band members While noise-induced hearing loss has been studied extensively, little research has focused on music-induced hearing loss, which is due to loud music exposure. Previous research has shown that loud... Read More →
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Arianna Sessoms

Student Development in Higher Education, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Is Peace Possible?: A Comprehensive Theory to Unite A Divided Society Today, conflict, tragedy, and confusion are a staple of our everyday lives. The virality of social media forces us to be aware and engaged in present issues that we otherwise may have been oblivious to. With this... Read More →
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Jessica Shankman

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
The Influence of Friendships and Dating Relationships on Depressive Symptom Development Concurrently and Over Time Attachment theory supports that peers (e.g., friendships; romantic relationships) become increasingly salient in adolescence (Collins, 2005). Research suggests that... Read More →
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Katelyn F. Smith

Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Exploring the Experiences and Impact of Middle School and/or High School Bullying: Interviews with College Women The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of bullying experiences and how being bullied impacts a person. Specifically, this study examined the bullying experiences... Read More →
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David B. Smith

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Psychological Sciences
Delayed enhancement in rule-based category learning following acute psychosocial stress Stressful situations result in the activation of multiple physiological responses. Recent research suggests that the time varying nature of these physiological responses has important implications... Read More →
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Elena Smith

Economics, Global Policy, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Analyzing the Earning Profiles of Immigrants and United States Citizens using a Mincer Earnings Function A mincer earnings function is known as a single equation model that uses income as a function of schooling and work experience. The basic function is expanded greatly when considering... Read More →
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Maxwell Staver

Human Development, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Society's Perceptions of Husbands who Make Less Money than Their Wives The goal of this exploratory study is to learn about society’s perceptions of husbands who make less money than their wives. Due to a demographic shift in the genders roles of families, society has broken away... Read More →
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Jessica Stevens

Social Work, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Identifying the Systems-Level Impact of the Penquis Regional Linking Project: Community Partner Perspectives TITLE: Identifying the Systems-Level Impact of the Penquis Regional Linking Project: Community Partner Perspectives Abstract The Penquis Regional Linking Project (PRLP... Read More →
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Kassie Stevens

Graduate Student (Master's), Social Work
Testing the Effectiveness of Person-Centered Planning in Maine Adults With Developmental Disabilities Rationale: Over the last several decades a process called “person-centered planning,” or PCP, has increasingly been used to identify supports and services for individuals with... Read More →
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Ethan Tremblay

Resource Economics and Policy, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Splitting Together: The Evolution of Cooperation in Food Buying Clubs Food buying clubs are voluntary consumer organizations in which members collaborate to purchase bulk food at wholesale prices, thus achieving price savings and access to specialty foodstuffs. These groups rely... Read More →
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Silas Walsh

Co-Presenter, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Age Friendly Communities: The Future is Now Age Friendly Communities: The Future is Now The UMaine Center on Aging conducted a mixed methods assessment of Bangor’s livability for older adults, made possible by the City of Bangor and the Bangor Livable Community Steering Committee... Read More →
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Delaney Woodford

Child Development and Family Relations, 10:45AM-12:00PM
The Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adolescents’ Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors Child sexual abuse is often associated with negative outcomes in adolescence. This ongoing study investigates how the trauma of sexual abuse during childhood can shape an individual’s sexual... Read More →

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Sara Lowden

Anthropology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Ecuador's misappropriation of "buen vivir" This paper examines the epistemological tension surrounding the concept of "buen vivir" and its implications for the governance of natural resources in Ecuador. Rooted in Andean cosmology, "buen vivir" is an emergent philosophy akin to... Read More →
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Elisabeth Maxwell

Marine biology, marine policy, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Examining fishery co-management across Maine’s geographic and cultural contexts: Maine’s soft-shell clam fishery. The Maine soft-shell clam fishery is managed by a unique co-management system that involves shared governance between local communities and the state government... Read More →
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Anna McGinn

Climate Change Institute and School for Policy and International Affairs, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Origins of the Anthropocene in Maine and the Northeast In 2016, an international group of leading geologists recommended adding a new epoch in Earth’s time scale - the “Anthropocene” - defined by the primacy of human activity in controlling global climate. While the Anthropocene... Read More →
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Brittany Seman

Microbiology, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Yeast and Filaments Have Independent, Specialized Roles During Disseminated Fungal Infections Each year, invasive fungal infections kill between 30-50% of patients who have weakened immune systems due to chemotherapy and corticosteroid use. Most of these fungal infections are caused... Read More →
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Monday April 24, 2017 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
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Hope Duncanson

Education, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Reaching Local Community with the Message of Developmental Milestones and Early Identification of Autism Autism rates in the United States are increasing, early identification aids in children accessing interventions. “Act Early. Know the Signs.” materials highlight child development... Read More →
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Jenessa Grant

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Maine Coalition for Quality Housing and Services Timeline This leadership project was completed as part of the UNH-UMaine Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NH-ME-LEND) program. The purpose of my project was to assist the Maine Coalition for Quality Housing... Read More →
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Toni Kaplan

New Media, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Development of a Dynamic Multisensory Interface To Provide Accessible Biological Diagrams for Blind and Low Vision Students According to the Census Bureau’s 2013 American Community Survey, there are approximately 543,893 children with significant visual impairment in the U.S... Read More →
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Sierra Kuun

Chemical Engineering, 1:00PM-2:15PM
A STUDY OF UNDERGRADUATE PERCEPTION AND BEHAVIOR TOWARD ON-CAMPUS COMPOSTING Composting among college students can promote a healthy environment and encourage the appropriate disposal method for generated organic wastes. The purpose of this study was to observe composting behaviors... Read More →
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Thomas Leighton

Electrical Engineering, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Investigation and Development of New Sensor Laboratory The ECE department at UMaine offers two courses focused on sensors: ECE 465, which provides an introduction to sensors, and ECE 466 Sensor Technology and Instrumentation, which has the goal to expand upon the introductory ECE... Read More →
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Amber Oakes

Human Development, 1:00PM-2:15PM
The Role of Pets and their Effect on The Well-Being of Families The goal of this exploratory study is to examine the role and function of pets on the well-being of family systems. Pets have been widely regarded as members of the family unit, yet little research has focused on their... Read More →
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Margaret Pierce

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Evaluation of the Maine Child Development Services-Part C Improvement Plan In this project, as part of the New Hampshire-Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program and in conjunction with Maine’s Child Development Services-Part C (CDS-Part C), I assisted... Read More →

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Esperanza Stancioff

Associate Extension Professor, Climate Change Educator, UMaine Extension/ME Sea Grant
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Monday April 24, 2017 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
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Cheyenne Adams

Marine Biology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Seasonal Feeding and Growth of the Eastern Oyster in the Damariscotta River Estuary, Maine Production on oyster farms depends on the quantity and quality of the planktonic food, including phytoplankton and detritus, available at the site. This research, part of the Sustainable Ecological... Read More →
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Hillary Albert

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type: Encouraging Communication and Nutrition through Animal Assisted Therapy This literature review examines the implementation of Animal Assisted Therapy for people diagnosed with Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type. Animal Assisted Therapy is when a... Read More →
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Zachary Beaudry

Wildlife Ecology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Nest Attendance as an Indicator of Daily Probability of Nest Survival in Saltmarsh (Ammodramus caudacutus) and Nelson’s (Ammodramus nelsoni) Sparrows. Reduced parental investment in songbirds has been hypothesized to be either a bet-hedging strategy to maximize life-time reproductive... Read More →
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William Breeding

Bioengineering, 9:15AM-10:30AM, 10:45 AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Photocatalysis of Atrazine by various Bismuth Oxyhalides: Rates, Mechanisms and Byproducts (Section F Poster 22, 1:00PM-2:15PM)Atrazine has been found to be one of the most prevalent pollutant in worldwide water systems. Typically a result of herbicide runoff, the harmful environmental... Read More →
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Heather Clifford

Climate & Quaternary Studies, 1:00PM-2:15PM
To improve our understanding of past climate we investigate glaciochemical records preserved in ~1-Ma old4 ice recovered from the 125.64 -126.31 m depth interval at the BIT-58 site in the Allan Hills Blue Ice area of Antarctica. Due to the complex ice flow in this area, the climate... Read More →
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Kara Costanza

Forest Resources, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Supporting Women in Forestry Today (SWIFT): Small-scale Discussions with Large-scale Implications Forestry is still a male-dominated field. Yet the profession has gained an increasing number of women, many of whom are striving to succeed and find their place within the discipline... Read More →
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Kailey Dowd

nursing, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Numerous studies have been performed to test whether early umbilical cord clamping in premature infants less than 36 weeks gestational age is beneficial. In order to test this theory, an extensive literature review was performed by combining the key-words... Read More →
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Chase Gagne

Wildlife Ecology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
The Hydrology and Insect Communities of Riverine Rock Pools Small pools on rock outcrops are a common feature on the banks of Maine rivers, however the unique aquatic insects inhabiting these rock pools have been little studied. This is problematic, as climate change is altering... Read More →
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Charlie Giammarco

Undergraduate Student, Food Science, Microbiology
Seaweed Extracts for use in Reduced Sodium Foods There is an epidemic in the United States relating to the high rate of high blood pressure, caused in part by the over consumption of sodium in the average American diet. The objective of this research project is to reduce sodium... Read More →
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Kayla Greenawalt

Undergraduate Student, Ecology and Environmental Science, Business Management
Identifying Pollen of Native Grasses from the Falkland Islands to Build a Reference Collection Grasslands of the Falkland Islands are the dominant vegetation and teeming with unique wildlife such as seabirds and marine mammals. The grasses serve an important role by protecting the... Read More →
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Amalia Harrington

Marine Biology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Effects of ocean acidification on the physiology of subadult American lobsters (Homarus americanus) Increases in anthropogenic input of CO2 into the atmosphere has caused widespread patterns of ocean warming (OW) and ocean acidification (OA). Both processes will likely have major... Read More →
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Jamie Haverkamp

Anthropology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Learning from the past to mitigate future impacts on North American agricultural systems Food security has emerged as a major challenge in the 21st century and is anticipated to ensue beyond the next 50 years. Agriculture is highly dependent on climatic and social contexts. Thus... Read More →
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David Hersom

Nursing, 1:00PM-2:15PM
The Importance of Personal Self-Care in Reducing Nursing Burnout Rates PICO Question: Among nurses, does emphasizing personal self-care (exercise, healthy diet, relaxation, and appropriate breaks during one's shift) reduce rates of burnout compared to a lack of self-care? Abstract... Read More →
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Natalie M. Holbrook

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Clinical Psychology
The Mediating Role of Negative Problem Orientation and Impulsive/Careless Problem-Solving in the Link Between Perceived Stress and Irritable Bowel Symptom Severity Having a negative problem orientation (NPO; viewing problems as unsolvable) or an impulsive/careless problem-solving... Read More →
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Lucy Iselborn

Nursing Major, Psychology Minor, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Contraceptive Counseling Practices Among Providers Prescribing Opiates to Women of Childbearing Age Opioid use has reached epidemic levels in the United States, resulting in 28,647 deaths in 2014 alone (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2016). The risks associated... Read More →
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Teaka Jackson

Food Science, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Effects of Blanching on Sea Vegetable Antioxidants are essential to human life due to their ability to eliminate free radicals, which can damage cellular processes. Consumption of seaweed is becoming more common in the United States, primarily because of the nutritional benefits... Read More →
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Ashlin Jalbert

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Picture Exchange Communication System and Nonverbal Children with Autism The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device commonly used amongst non-verbal children on the autism spectrum. The present review discusses... Read More →
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Hallie Marshall

Wildlife Ecology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Perception of the horizon predicts bird abundance better than habitat size in a tidal marsh species of conservation concern - The Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus) is a species of tidal marsh bird facing rapid population decline throughout its range. A major cause of this... Read More →
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Laura Mattas

Earth and Climate Science, 1:00PM-2:15PM
SURFACE-BASED GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR PROFILES OF THE JUNEAU ICEFIELD, ALASKA: COMPARISON OF ANNUAL SIGNALS IN THE 2012 AND 2015 TEMPERATE SNOWPACK We recorded ~180 km of 400 MHz common offset ground-penetrating radar (GPR) profiles over the temperate Juneau Icefield during July... Read More →
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Anna McGinn

Climate Change Institute and School for Policy and International Affairs, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Origins of the Anthropocene in Maine and the Northeast In 2016, an international group of leading geologists recommended adding a new epoch in Earth’s time scale - the “Anthropocene” - defined by the primacy of human activity in controlling global climate. While the Anthropocene... Read More →
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Kayla Michaud

Economics, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Energy-Smart Bangor Residential Rebate Program Presentation Energy-Smart Bangor Residential Rebate Program Presentation Poster Judging Category: Undergraduate Student Date submitted: 3/2/2017 Presenter’s email address: kayla.michaud@maine.edu Authors: Kayla Michaud (Undergraduate... Read More →
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Haley Netherton

Zoology, Wildlife Ecology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
The Nexus of Environmental Enrichment, Public Perceptions, and Education for Captive Grizzly Bears Animals living in captive environments face a different set of challenges from their wild counterparts. Because they live in a limited physical space and need expend only limited energy... Read More →
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Mariah Radue

Quaternary and Climate Studies, 1:00PM-2:15PM
The Little Ice Age in New England The Little Ice Age is a period characterized by abrupt decreases in global temperatures and shifts in climatic and environmental conditions. Based on ice cores and other climate records, the Little Ice Age is believed to have occurred during the... Read More →
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Charles Rodda

Climate Change Institute, School of Earth and Climate Sciences, 1:00PM-2:15PM
2,000 years of climate change in Central Asia We synthesize 2,000 years of paleoclimate proxy records from Central Asia, examine weather station data from 600 Central Asian stations active since the beginning of the twentieth century, and compare climate reanalysis model outputs... Read More →
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Baidehi Roy

Forest Resources, 1:00PM-2:15PM
A comparative analysis of ecosystem services in Maine Natural resources, especially forests, contribute a significant amount of the goods and services produced in the Maine economy. The ecosystem services (ES) framework provides a useful way to compare both market and non-market... Read More →
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Madeline Sanborn

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1:00PM-2:15PM
The Effects of a Stroke on the Brain Organization of Deaf American Sign Language Users This literature review explores the relationship between the language organization of the deaf brain and the effects of a stroke. It takes into consideration the side effects of a stroke on a... Read More →
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Grace Scott

Chemistry, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Optimizing extractions of recalcitrant polyphenols in Maine seaweed Seaweed has been used for centuries as a health beneficial, whole food source. Recent research has linked specific benefits, including anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects, to bioactive molecules such as polyphenols... Read More →
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Brendan Smith

Food Science and Human Nutrition, 1:00PM-2:15PM
University of Maine Walkability/Bikeability Audit The focus of this study was to assess and grade the walkability/bikeability paths in a 1.5 mile radius around the University of Maine campus. This project was part of a 14-state study, Get Fruved, a USDA funded project for health... Read More →
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Wenjing Sun

Forest resources, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Manufacturing Renewable Composites using Cellulose Nanofibrils and Fungus Mycelia as Binder This study aims to produce a novel all-renewable hybrid composite panel using softwood particles, cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) and fungus mycelia. CNF, currently produced on pilot scale by... Read More →
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Chelsea Sutton

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Treatment Methods Of Tinnitus Tinnitus, the perception of buzzing or ringing of the ear, affects nearly 50 million individuals in the United States, 20% of whom are considered to have a severe case. The disorder ranges from mild to severe, however the symptoms can be so strenuous... Read More →
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Emma Taccardi

Marine biology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Can stable isotopes indicate the geographical origins of sea lice? The salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis is the primary parasitic disease of salmon aquaculture and affects populations of both wild and farmed fish. Despite the current understanding of its detrimental effects on... Read More →
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Benjamin Tero

Biochemistry, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Pretty in Pink: How Gordonia Bacteriophage Flapper Contributes to Phage Diversity Bacteriophage (phage), viruses that infect bacteria, are the most abundant biological entity in the world. Despite having only 178 sequenced genomes in the phagesdb.org database, Gordonia phage bacteriophage... Read More →
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Joshua Villazana

Graduate Student (Master's), Entomology
Black Soldier Fly Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) and The Future Alternative to Aqua Feed & Seafood Waste Management in Maine There are over 120,000 fly species on the planet and many are known to be a nuisance. However, some flies are well suited for remediating biological... Read More →
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Christian Zwirner

Undergraduate Student, Biochemistry
Defensive Mechanisms of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor in Host Response to Candida albicans Infection This project involves an analysis of the defensive roles of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a cell-surface receptor linked to epithelial cell proliferation that is... Read More →

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Amy Baron

Ecology and Environmental Sciences, School of Biology and Ecology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Bird Abundance in the Rockweed Habitat along the Maine Coast Along the Maine coast, rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) is the dominant primary producers in the sheltered rocky intertidal areas and provides many essential ecological services to the intertidal ecosystem. Rockweed biomass... Read More →
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Audrey Bergeron

Biochemistry, 9:15AM-10:30AM
Candida and Pseudomonas Interact to Enhance Infection in Transparent Zebrafish Infections comprised of multiple microbial species, such as bacteria and fungi, are called “mixed infections” and present a significant burden in hospitals, often complicating patient treatment and... Read More →
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Destin Black

Intermedia, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Untitled My project explores the intersection of art and science to encourage viewers to look at art and data more carefully and critically. The project will contain diverse methodologies and mediums. The resulting work will produce a multi-media work for display.Faculty Mentor... Read More →
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Robert Boenish

Marine Biology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Dynamics of effective effort in a dynamic trap fishery: Maine American lobster (Homarus americanus) Utilization and interpretation of fishery-dependent data presents issues due to statistical difficulties associated with non-random sampling. A standardized framework is developed... Read More →
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Andrew Galimberti

Entomology, 10:45AM-12:00PM
Mineral Oil as a Tool in Integrated Pest Management of Potato Mineral oil is an organic petroleum-based pesticide which has a variety of uses in pest management. It has been used as an insecticide in several crops, primarily against small, soft-bodied insects. It is also used as... Read More →
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Caitlin Howell

Faculty, UMAINE
Plasma patterned infused paper substrates for controlled bacterial adhesionPatterning substrates to create regions of varying surface chemistry for biological adhesion plays a key role in diagnostics and in vitro bioassays. However, problems a
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Molly Miller

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Ecology and Environmental Science
Title: Round Table examining fisheries co-management across Maine’s geographic and cultural contexts: Maine’s intertidal aquaculture industry (Room 6 Presenter 3)The Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) utilizes Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework to... Read More →
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Laura Wilson

University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Hi, I'm working to develop badges and micro-credentials for youth and adult learners through Cooperative Extension and the 4-H youth development program in Maine! 
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Monday April 24, 2017 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
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Robert Arthur

Chemistry, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Mechanisms of Photocatalytic Degradation of Ibuprofen Renewed interest in deep space travel has created a need for support systems that can sustain human life for long periods of time. One critical component will be energy efficient water purification systems. Due to closed loop... Read More →
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Aaron Bissonnette

Chemical Engineering, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Synthesis of Carbohydrate Chains Carbohydrates, sugars, are a type of important biological macromolecule. In order for carbohydrates to be utilized in diagnosing, preventing and curing diseases, scientists need large enough samples of the carbohydrates to study. It is difficult... Read More →
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Antonia Carroll

Chemistry, International Affairs, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Tungsten oxide as an electro-catalyst for the electrolysis of water and the reduction of carbon dioxide The electro-catalytic properties of tungsten oxide (WO3) were analyzed for the electrochemical reduction of CO2. Techniques for the synthesis of hexagonal WO3 nanocrystals were... Read More →
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Calvin Chen

Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy Concentration, 1:00PM-2:15PM
OPTICAL MEMORY BEHAVIOR IN GOLD CORE – SILVER SHELLED NANOPARTICLES The demand for higher information digital storage ability has been increasing over the years. Current methods used in storage information contain problems such as a lack of electromagnetic radiation resistance... Read More →
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Kevin Dietz

Undergraduate Student, Chemistry
Sythesis and Characterization of Tungsten Oxide Nanowires Hexagonal phase tungsten oxide nanowires (hex-WO3) were synthesized and found to have high activity for converting glucose to hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and Lactic Acid platform chemicals that are promising for production... Read More →
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Graham Van Goffrier

Physics, Electrical Engineering, Minor: Mathematics, Minor: Nanotechnology, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Investigating a Correlation between Minimal Surfaces and Relativistic String Dynamics In bosonic string theory, the solutions to the string equations of motion may be expressed as two-dimensional manifolds in a relativistic spacetime. This research project sought to investigate... Read More →
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Laura Hartman

Quaternary and Climate Studies, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Frozen Volcano: Quantitatively Sourcing Ice Core Tephra Paleoclimate reconstructions from multiple ice cores rely on an accurately developed time scale. The best ice core dating method available is based on annual layer counting, which can be verified by radiometric dating and volcanic-based... Read More →
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Muhammad R Hossen

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Chemistry
Dry & Wet Stiffness Increase and Structure Stabilization of Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNF) Aerogels in Aqueous Environment (Room 4 Presenter 3, 9:15AM-10:30AM) Porous cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) based aerogels are capable of absorbing and storing a significant amount of liquid inside... Read More →
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Jacquelynn Miller

Earth and Climate Sciences, 1:00PM-2:15PM
GROUND PENETRATING RADAR AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE DELINEATION: QUANTIFYING RAPIDLY ERODING SHELL MIDDENS ALONG THE COAST OF MAINE Approximately 2000 aboriginal shell middens along the coast of Maine archive a unique record of cultural and climatic change, but these archaeological... Read More →
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Matthew A. Moyet

Graduate Student (Master's), Ecology & Enviornmental Science
Photodegradation of the Harmful Pesticide Carbaryl using Bismuth Nanoparticles We explore the use of bismuth nanoparticles and study their effect on the photodegradation of the pesticide carbaryl. Current methods of water treatment are ineffective at removing this harmful contaminant... Read More →
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Dadoo Nayereh

Chemistry, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Cellulose nanofibrills (CNFs)-based hydrogels for biomaterials applications Hydrogels are 3D polymeric networks with high water content and are widely being investigated for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and drug delivery. Polysaccharides have been used to fabricate... Read More →
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Aaron Nicholas

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Chemistry
Microfabrication Design of Copper-Iodide Nanoparticle Based Sensors for Hostile Chemical Environments Copper (I) iodide (CuI) films have been previously reported as viable chemical sensors in the detection of volatile and harmful chemicals such as nerve and blister agents. In practice... Read More →
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Hathaithep Senkum

Graduate Student (PhD/iPhD), Chemistry department
Synthesizing Amphiphilic Block Copolymers to prevent Marine Biofouling Adhesion of marine fouling on surfaces such as ship hulls, pipelines, and fishing nets causes higher fuel consumption and maintenance costs. Previously, tributytin-containing paints were used to prevent the marine... Read More →
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Anushka Vithanage

Chemistry, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Synthesis & Ring opening polymerization of 6-alkoxymethyltetraydro-2-pyrone monomers to yield polyesters High consumption of fossil-based thermoplastic polymers have raised economic and environmental concerns, highlighting the need for renewable alternatives. Recent commercial renewable... Read More →
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Sarah Wheatley

Quaternary and Climate Studies, 1:00PM-2:15PM
Ancient Ashes: Pushing the limits of geochemical tephra analysis from ice core samples Analyzing ice cores offers a unique insight to paleoclimate studies. When the ice core is correctly dated, paleoclimate proxies can provide invaluable information about past climate shifts, perturbations... Read More →
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Colin Whitton

Undergraduate Student, Chemistry

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Daniel Dixon

Director of Sustainability, UMaine
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Shawn W. Ell

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