2005 Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship Presentations

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Oral Presentation
Social Work: Putting People Back in Politics
Megan L. Gish Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor, SEPS	Many people, both within and outside the profession of social work, do not recognize the professions role in politics and social policy as a legitimate one. In my presentation I plan to: examine some stereotypes of social workers, outline possible roles for social workers in the political arena and examine the fit between social work ethics and values and politics. By doing this I plan to examine the relationship between economic power and political power, incorporate my experience at my internship at the National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter, and outline roles that social workers are currently taking on in the political arena. I also plan to suggest intervention techniques for social workers experiencing problems that are linked to the political arena. Key Topics: Social work code of ethics, social work roles, political advocacy, voter apathy, human rights, social services
4 PM Learning Center Room: 06

Oral Presentation
Screenwriting: From Concept to Finished Script
Kat Sharp Andrew Balalovski Mentor :Matthew R. Myers, Adjunct Faculty Communication College of Arts & Sciences	Screenwriting is a craft that occasionally rises up to an art. We create whole different worlds and breathe life to new people. It's a method of using expression and creativity. We're going to show exactly what it takes to create a screenplay from its original concept in the mind to a rounded out finished project. You can either write alone, or collaborate with other people. There are many steps to create a screenplay. Developing the main character is a pivotal point. The development of plot, conflict, and character helps create a fulfilled story that really grabs the reader's attention.
2 PM Learning Center Room: 201

Oral Presentation
Age, Characterization, and Distribution of Christmas Tree Worms on Parisio Reef
Stephanie E. Petitjean Amy Myers Mentor :Phil Whitford, Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Age, color, vertical vs. perpendicular attachment, response to fluid wave stimulus, coral species occupied, and distribution data were collected for Christmas Tree Worms, Spirobranchus giganteus, on Parisio Reef, Nationale Marine Parque, Cozumel Mexico, January 2-13, 2005. Our hypothesis was that Christmas Tree Worms would be distributed randomly on coral heads of all species if they had no distinct preference in species to settle and grow on. Populations were expected to be densest on large coral heads of the main fringing reef area. Age was judged by diameter of holes in coral heads, based on prior studies in Japan. Color, hole diameter, coral species occupied, and location were recorded for 111 Christmas Tree Worms. Ages ranged from 2 months to 26 years. Data were compared with Indian and Pacific Ocean studies determine whether coral species preferences existed in the population studied. Absence of Acropora palmata, a preferred species of Elkhorn coral in studies in Belize, (destroyed in a 1992 hurricane in Cozumel) may have required Christmas Tree Worms there to accept non-preferred species to grow on in our study area. Further research is anticipated to increase sample size and improve confidence in conclusions.
2:30 PM Learning Center Room: 202

Poster Presentation
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Kirk Whetstone Jessica Coleman Mentor :Kerry L. Cheesman, Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disease that affects the secretion of steroid hormones from the adrenal cortex. It is caused by a recessive mutation that leads to incompetence of the 21-hydroxylase enzyme in the adrenal gland. Lack of this enzyme disrupts two hormone synthesis pathways that normally lead to formation of either aldosterone or cortisol. Aldosterone is involved in salt retention, while cortisol is involved in mobilizing energy during stress responses. In CAH, the body attempts to notify the adrenal gland of the shortage involving aldosterone and cortisol. However, chemical messengers from the brain end up hyper stimulating the unresponsive adrenal gland. The most visible effects of this enzyme deficiency are changes in androgens. Androgens are male sex hormones that are responsible for normal growth patterns and sexual characteristics. Steroid precursors accumulating in the adrenal cortex lead to an increased production of androgen before birth. This excess androgen can result in masculinization of the genitalia in females and disproportionate genital growth in males. The abundance of androgen will also cause early appearance of secondary sexual features in both genders. High levels of androgen can also stimulate inappropriate rapid growth during early years of development. CAH is treatable with hormone replacement therapy and is now included in the battery of blood tests each infant receives after birth.


Poster Presentation
Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief
Melissa Frasure Sarah Miller Danielle Schneider Mentor :Kerry L. Cheesman, Professor Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bone due to the depletion of bone mass. The main cause of this depletion is the lack of calcium uptake. It is four times more likely to occur in postmenopausal women than men and is the leading cause of hip, spine, and wrist fractures. Currently forty-four million Americans age fifty and older are afflicted with this disease. Most of the calcium that our body absorbs comes from green vegetables and milk products. However, after the age of thirty-five calcium retention begins to diminish. Calcium in the blood stream is controlled by the parathyroid hormone that is released from the parathyroid glands. When levels of calcium become low osteoclasts break down bones to release calcium into the blood. In addition, low levels of estrogen cause a decrease in the amount of bone growth. This deficiency in estrogen is primarily found in postmenopausal women. Estrogen replacement therapy is one form of treatment. However estrogen therapy has been linked to female reproductive malignancies. The more popular and current forms of treatment involve Actonelﾮ, Fosamaxﾮ, and Evistaﾮ. This disease is steadily increasing in The United and States and is expected to afflict more than sixty-one million people by the year 2020.


Poster Presentation
Addison's Disease and Cushing's Disease: How Cortisol Levels Affect You.
Heather Schwab Kristen Aiken Mentor :Kerry L. Cheesman, Professor Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Addisons Disease and Cushings Disease are scientific opposites. Addisons is a failure to secrete cortisol and Cushings secretes excess cortisol. Cortisol belongs to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids and is normally produced by the adrenal glands. It helps the body respond to stress, helps balance the effects of insulin and helps regulate metabolism. Some symptoms of Addisons Disease are: fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure (causing dizziness or fainting), and darkening of the skin. Some symptoms of Cushings Disease are: obesity (especially in children), fragile and thin skin, purplish pink stretch marks, weakened bones, fatigue, weak muscles, high blood pressure and blood sugar, irritability, anxiety, depression, excess hair growth and irregular menstruation in women and decreased fertility and sexual desire in men. Hormones taken as tablets orally can treat Addisons Disease. Treatment for Cushings Disease depends upon the severity. Hormone suppression through oral tablets can be an option unless too severe and then surgery or radiation therapy may be other options.


Poster Presentation
Benefits and Risks of Oral Contraceptives
Sarah J. Yonkey Jennifer Sachire Mentor :Kerry L. Cheesman, Professor Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Health care workers prescribe millions of oral contraceptives to women each year. They can be prescribed for several reasons other than to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation. For instance, they can reverse the effects of hyperandrogenic disorders and help to alleviated the symptoms of irregular menstruation. Oral contraceptives make use of hormones to accomplish thses ends. These hormones are used in several different ways in the various types of birth control pills in order to suit the many women that rely on them. Unfortunately, few women adequately understand the various types, including their benefits and risks. Four distinct oral contraceptives are Ortho tri-cyclen, Ortho tri-cyclen Lo, Ortho micronor, and the newest form, Seasonale. Ortho tri-cyclen, Ortho tri-cyclen Lo and Seasonale are all combined contraceptives, making use of estrogen and progestrin, whereas Ortho micronor contains pregestrin only. Ortho tri-cyclen Lo is identical to Ortho tri-cyclen except it is a lower dosage of estrogen. Seasonale, the first FDA-approved extended cycle birth control pill, is similar as well. Each of the four oral contraceptives has particular benefits and risks that must be understood prior to deciding which form is most appropriate for each individual woman.


Poster Presentation
The Historic and Modern Settlement Houses
Angel Neubauer Mentor :Pam Ellwanger	This poster presentation includes information on the historical development of settlement houses and their role in social work. There is description of the seven settlement houses in Columbus, Ohio and how each is meeting the needs of the community. Concluding is an analysis of how well these institutions fit in the context of the origins of social work and the settlement house genre based on data collected through social work students currently experiencing these agencies.


Oral Presentation
Christianity and Sex Outside of Marriage
Angel Neubauer Mentor :Jan Tarlin, Assistant Professor Religion and Philosophy College of Arts & Sciences	We have so little experience talking about the gray areas regarding sexual behavior that we are ill prepared to respond ethically. (McClintock 86) Through the entwining of personal narrative and historical church perspectives, this paper uses Christian ethics to address many questions. Is sex ever ethical outside of marriage? What makes sex good and right? Are the churchs attitudes and teachings on sexuality just? We must acknowledge that the issue is far from black and white and learn to deal ethically with the gray.
4 PM Learning Center Room: 07

Poster Presentation
Chemically Induced Alterations in Reproductive Development
Megan Cordle Doug Closser Sarah Ellinger Mentor :Kerry L. Cheesman, Professor Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	In this study, chemically induced alterations in the reproductive development of birds and mammals were investigated. Alterations in reproductive development of wildlife and humans may be linked to the use of synthetic chemicals in the surrounding environment. The relationships of man-made chemicals such as DDT and PCBs to the alterations found in development have been associated with disruption of hormones and possible derail-ment of sexual development. Studies from various locations throughout the United States were collected and analyzed. From those studies, the chemical compounds that affect estrogen and testosterone and their role in reproductive development were discovered and used for this study.


Poster Presentation
Methadone Maintenance
Lynn Niese Mentor :Cheryl Van Deusan	Drug use with pregnancy is a complex medical issue. As drug use rises worldwide, about 10% of pregnancies involve drug addictions. Methadone is the most common drug prescribed to ensure stability in mothers who are opiate dependent. Methadone may help stabilize the mother and improve perinatal care, but may affect the unborn child. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is seen in 60-90% of the pregnancies maintained on methadone. Clinical symptoms of NAS include irritability, lability of mood swings in the infant, hypertonicity, tachycardia, tachypnea, and tremors. NAS symptoms are rated on a scale and these scores can vary depending on the type of scale used. Common scales are qualitative and range from 1 to a certain number, the higher the number the more severe NAS is. If supportive measurements can not reduce symptoms, then pharmacological methods are used, most commonly by oral methadone or oral morphine. Despite past beliefs, new research encourages breastfeeding with mothers using methadone.


Oral Presentation
Effects of Thematic Play on Cognitive and Social Development of Preschoolers
Tristan Gargiulo Mentor :Sally Creasap, Assistant Professor Education School for Education, Professional Studies and Social Work	The purpose of this study was to examine the impact thematic units have on individual and group play activities as they relate to the social and cognitive development of preschoolers. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: Do the children carry the themes into their free-play activities, and if so, are their activities conducive to both social and cognitive development? How does the environment enhance or impair social development in preschoolers? How does the environment enhance or impair cognitive development in preschoolers? The study was conducted at a federally-funded preschool situated in an urban school district. Research was conducted through participant observation with anecdotal recordings serving as the primary data gathering instrument. Findings from the research suggest that the teachers role was vital with respect to the impact of how thematic play was further carried out by the children. Specifically, themes had little effect on the free-play activities of preschoolers unless they were introduced and maintained efficiently by the classroom teachers. Other factors that helped keep themes prominent within the classroom were teacher enthusiasm, variation in activities, and the inclusion of movement within the activities.
2 PM Learning Center Room: 07

Poster Presentation
Correcting Muscle Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Brooke Stoner Mentor :Bonnie Goodwin, Director, Athletic Training Ed. Program Health and Sport Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Spasticity, one of the major complications of cerebral palsy, is an increase in muscle tone or muscle tension. Some of the symptoms may include pain at night, cramping and spasms of the affected extremity or back, fatigue, and muscle stiffness. The muscle tightness in these children has been known to cause the child to be short by not allowing the bones to grow beneath the muscle. Selective dorsal rhizotomy is just one of several procedures used to help correct muscle spasticity in children with increased muscle tension. This is a permanent neurological procedure that reduces spasticity caused by abnormal signals from the sensory nerve roots. Rehabilitation includes a three to six month extensive program that includes re-learning how to walk, and perform activities of daily living, such as sitting and standing.


Oral Presentation
The Price is Right: Price Discrimination in Higher Education
Ann Reed Mentor :Stephen A. Baker, Professor SOM - Faculty School of Management	It is widely known that colleges offer different prices for different students by employing aid packages. This study explores the standards colleges use in order to distribute financial aid to students. Using regression analysis, the study examines why students receive different financial awards and on what attributes those awards are based.
4 PM Learning Center Room: 103

Poster Presentation
Humeral Fractures with Wire Fixation
Chris Shenberger Mentor :Bonnie Goodwin, Director, Athletic Training Ed. Program Health and Sport Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Humeral Fractures occur most often in the proximal third, and are commonly found in patients over the age of 65 years old. For the most part they are treated conservatively, but in cases where the fracture is displaced operative treatment may be required. There are a variety of techniques that can be performed, but this presentation will be focusing on techniques of osteosynthesis involving fixation with helix wires. Results of full recovery postoperatively vary in many studies, some studies showing up to 47% of patients coming back for a follow up with a nonunion at the fracture site, while other studies have shown as little as 15% of patients with a nonunion. Although the technique is relatively new, most doctors feel that with some research the technique will become more reliable and easier to perform. By doctors choosing to perform this method of operation, it allows for rehabilitation to begin the day after surgery. This is very important in preventing stiffness and decreased range of motion in the shoulder.


Poster Presentation
PCL Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
Jennifer Stephens Mentor :Bonnie Goodwin, Director, Athletic Training Ed. Program Health and Sport Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located in the intra-articular capsule of the knee joint. The PCLs origin is on the posterior aspect of the proximal tibia and its insertion is located on the lateral aspect of the femoral condyle. The PCLs primary function is to prevent posterior translation of the tibia and its secondary function is to prevent external rotation. The mechanism of injury for a torn PCL is usually a direct blow to the proximal tibia with the foot in plantarflexion or with knee hyperextension. The treatment of the PCL is rather controversial in whether one should be surgically repaired and then rehabilitated or whether one should just go through rehabilitation. PCL injuries have three grades; grade one being the least amount of tibial translation and grade three being the most tibial translation. Most seem to agree that grade one and two should be rehabilitated while grade three should be repaired surgically. As more is being learned about the PCL more doctors are looking towards surgical repair due to early joint degeneration caused by changes in kinematics.


Poster Presentation
Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Amanda M. Peedin Mentor :Bonnie Goodwin, Director, Athletic Training Ed. Program Health and Sport Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Compartment syndrome is caused by compressional restrictions of nerves and blood vessels in the muscle compartments. It can occur in any muscle compartment but most often occurs in the lower leg compartments. The restrictions of the nerves and blood vessels causes impaired blood flow. When the blood flow is impaired muscle and nerve damage can occur. If not diagnosed before 12-24 hours of compression, compartment syndrome can potentially cause permanent nerve injury and loss of muscle function. To treat this syndrome a fasciotomy or compartment release is most often performed as the treatment of choice. The recovery time of the surgery can be from 10 to 14 days and in some cases longer. This presentation discusses the etiology of compartment syndrome of the anterior compartment, the compartment release surgical technique, the short-term and long-term therapeutic objectives, the rehabilitation protocol used, and the potential set-backs that might occur during rehabilitation.


Poster Presentation
Hip Replacement Surgery
Rachael Groth Mentor :Bonnie Goodwin, Director, Athletic Training Ed. Program Health and Sport Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	This presentation will show different procedures used in hip replacement surgeries, as well as factors to consider when planning for such a surgery. Prior to having a hip replacement surgery, it is imperative to have strength, range of motion and proprioception equal to, or as close as possible to the uninjured hip. Techniques which can be used to regain strength, range of motion, and proprioception both before and after the time of surgery will all be discussed in this presentation. Different procedures and their outcomes will also be discussed. This presentation will serve to show the most effective ways to plan for a surgery, which procedure will most benefit the patient, and the quickest route to recovery.


Oral Presentation
Addison's Disease and Cushing's Disease
Katie Williams Mindy Hunnell Mentor :Kerry L. Cheesman, Professor Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Addisons Disease and Cushing's Disease are two extremely important endrocine diseases plaguing the world today. Exploring the causes, symptoms and possible treatments is one way to attack the diseases head-on and learn more about them. Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. The disease is also called adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism. Cushings disease is a problem arising in the pituitary gland caused by a tumor which overproduces a hormone called ACTH. This in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to overproduce the steroid hormone cortisol. Cushing's syndrome is rare and is more often found in women than in men. It can affect all age groups, but the peak incidence is in middle age. Researchers hope to someday win the battle against these diseases for good.
3:30 PM Learning Center Room: 202

Poster Presentation
Social Work Values: Through the Eyes of Columbus
Colleen Kinney Wendy Foraker Michele Martin Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	Social work core values and ethics are at the heart of the professions mission. The core values that are involved in the social work profession include: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. This presentation gathers the experiences of three senior social work majors who are interning at various agencies in the Columbus area. Wendy works at Heritage Day Health Centers, which is an adult day care center that provides services to keep elderly clients active and independent, as well as, activities to allow clients to have an active social life. Michele works at the Mount Carmel Medical Center OB Clinic, which serves pregnant woman in the community who don not have adequate health insurance. Colleen works at Friends of the Homeless, two separate homeless shelters that assist and house homeless men and women of Franklin County. Each student will demonstrate the core social work values as they relate to their internship and any ethical dilemmas they have faced that relate to these values.


Oral Presentation
The Impact and Longevity of the Emotional Intelligence Initiative on a Midwest University's MBA Program
Laura Butler Mentor :Sharon E. Croft, Associate Professor Communication College of Arts & Sciences	This report deals with the effect and the impact of the inclusion of emotional intelligence, also referred to as EQ or EI, in the population of an MBA program in a mid-west University. Respected researchers and psychologists have indicated that academic and vocational performance is enhanced by learning the EQ competencies. These competencies include self-awareness, motivation, empathy, self-regulation and social skills as the framework of personal competence. Emotional intelligence grew out of the research of Dr. Howard Gardner as referenced in his book, Multiple Intelligences, The Theory in Practice and was popularized in the early 1990s by Dr. Daniel Goleman in his book, Emotional Intelligence. By using a mixed methods research approach, the targeted population of the MBA program including students, student graduates of the program, faculty and administration, as well as graduate level research assistants who may or may not have been involved, will be interviewed and then asked to respond to survey questions. The results will provide insights into the effectiveness of including the EI competencies into the program.
2:30 PM Learning Center Room: 201

Poster Presentation
The Fear Factor
Nick Unger Russell Horton Aumend Cunningham Mentor :Kerry L. Cheesman, Professor Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Pheromones by definition are a type of hormone secreted by an organism to influence another organism's behavior or actions. The study of human pheromone's role in everyday social interactions and behaviors has become somewhat of a scientific black box with little or no research conducted in this realm. This study compiles research conducted previously to deteremine the effects of the so-called fear pheromone and other anxiety related pheromones effect on animals and other human's behaviors and actions. Anxiety related pheromones are responsible for various responses from different organisms, usually triggering a form of attack or defensive posture or behavior.The exact human emotional and behavioral responses to these pheromones are generally unknown.


Oral Presentation
End of Imperialism?: American Imperialism and the Pursuit of Pancho Villa
Paul Bryson Mentor :Kay Slocum, Professor History College of Arts & Sciences	American imperialism and American military intervention have been at the center of the public discourse in recent years. This paper examines a short historical period in which the same issues were debated. In the political unrest in Mexico during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson and the effect that unrest had on American interests created an environment conducive to imperialist foreign policy. In 1916, a raid on the border town of Columbus, New Mexico ordered by Mexican revolutionary leader Francisco Villa initiated a small scale American invasion of Mexico in pursuit. Using articles from newspapers, magazines, and scholars who wrote about the 'Mexican Problem' as it developed, this paper seeks to determine whether the invasion of Mexico was part on an imperial program or a police action as part of cooperative foreign relations.
3 PM Learning Center Room: 103

Oral Presentation
The Power of Personal Transformation through Mediated Divorce
Paula L Russell Mentor :Janette E. McDonald, Assistant Professor Behavioral Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Conflict is inevitable. Yet, conflict can be a beautiful opportunity for growth and change. Destructive conflict can bring about the loss of the things that are core to a meaningful life: family, friendships, health, financial security, and our self-respect. Current statistics tell us that many marriages fail. Divorce through mediation rather than the courtroom is not only financially beneficial, but also offers emotional and physical benefits. Too often we have heard unfortunate stories of couples splitting, families destroyed, huge sums of money spent on attorneys, and in the end a tremendous amount of bitterness and disdain between two people who once were in love. In a study of children of divorce, the most important factor in their psychological well being was found to be the attitude of the two parents toward the divorce and each other. It is reasonable to conclude that whether or not someone experiences personal transformation through conflict, they have most likely remained healthier individuals with relationships that are less damaged. Conflict can actually be an experience that will enhance our lives, teach us how to communicate better, listen more compassionately, and have fulfilling relationships.
2 PM Learning Center Room: 202

Poster Presentation
Fragile Children: A Review of Osteomalacia
Nic Fisher Lauren Hovan Mentor s :Nancy Swails, Department Chair Biological Sciences College of Arts & Sciences Kerry Cheesman	Adequate Calcium uptake is of great importance in the prevention of osteoporosis and osteomalacia. Several congenital defects such as hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and Cushing's syndrome can contribute to the onset of osteoporosis or osteomalacia by altering levels of certain bone growth regulating hormones. Hyperparathyroidism is characterized by an abnormally increased release of parathyroid hormone, which is a chemical messenger that signals the breakdown of bone by increasing osteoclastic activity thus making bones more brittle. Osteomalacia found in children, is similar to osteoporosis with the exception that instead of calcium being removed from bones, it was never there to begin with. This condition, also referred to as Rickets, most commomly results from a lack of vitamin D synthesis due to a low exposure to sunlight as a child. Vitamin D is responsible for the absorbtion of calcium and the formation of calcitonin, another chemical which is crucial to the mineralization of bone.


Oral Presentation
The Phenomenon of Female Partners in Law Firms
Ronda E. Dougherty Mentor :Michael Yosha, Academic Coordinator Liberal and Professional Studies College of Arts & Sciences	The Phenomenon of Female Partners in Law Firms Even though women are recently achieving equal enrollment in law school, I was intrigued to learn more about the advancements made by female attorneys in the last century. During my research, I was fascinated to learn that Margaret Brent, the first woman lawyer in America, arrived in the Colony of Maryland in 1638. She was involved in over 100 court cases during the next eight years winning every case. In addition to handing Governor Calverts legal affairs, she was a major landowner. Upon Calverts death, she was the executor of his will. However the new Governor, Thomas Green denied her formal request for a vote and voyce in 1648. American Bar Association data reveals 49% of the students entering law school in the fall of 2000 were women. , yet only 14.9% of partners in the nations 250 largest law firms are women. Of that percentage, just 11.9 % are equity partners with a share in the profits. Although there has been progress, since 1961 when women comprised just 4% of first year law students, why are the prospects for becoming a partner so much lower for women than men?
2 PM Learning Center Room: 103

Poster Presentation
Total Knee Arthroplasty and Rehabilitation
Nicole M. Prorok Mentor :Bonnie Goodwin, Director, Athletic Training Ed. Program Health and Sport Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	In the United States, there are approximately 200,000 total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures done each year (Cambridge Medical, 2003). Due to the prevalence of TKA in this country it is imperative that athletic trainers know how to rehabilitate this type of condition. TKA is most prevalent among those over the age of 55 with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the knee. The rotating platform allows the knee to roll and glide in the natural motion. Rehabilitation is started the day after surgery while the patient remains in the hospital. However, athletic trainers working in the clinical setting should be aware of the proper rehabilitation program to be used with these clients to ensure the best return to their activities of daily living (ADL's) once they have left the hospital.


Oral Presentation
A New Spiritual Politic
Nicholas Bates Mentor :Jan Tarlin, Assistant Professor Religion and Philosophy College of Arts & Sciences	While individuals in a postmodern world struggle to give the self; identity, purpose and mission in the world: our government is also attempting to give itself those same needs. Religion is what is often sought after to give meaning and purpose and a higher sense of value to an individual or organization. How can the sacred be used to help give the secular purpose and meaning in a secular mission and secular world. In this presentation, I hope to address the problems that our nation is currently facing and how people who see and understand the lack of worth in Americans have begun to exploit the most vulnerable fragments of the self by claiming Christianity to support governmental policies that benefit self interested and greed. I want to explore the role that a Christian's faith, ethics and morality should play in governmental policy. Finally I propose that secular government can remain secular and adopt sacred ideas such as the desire to understand "the other" and the importance of individualality and respect for all individuals.
3:30 PM Learning Center Room: 07

Poster Presentation
I Feel Terrible.....I Think I need a Drink
Keri L. Stillion Ramona Wilkerson Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	What came first? The chicken or the egg? - These questions have been asked numerous times by professionals in both mental health and chemical dependency fields. It has been documented for years that mental illness and substance abuse/dependency are common co-occurring disorders. But, did one come first or cause the other, or what? In this review, the nature of the relationship between mental health and substance abuse/dependence disorders will be examined, along with the impact one disorder has on the other. Additionally, the presentation will consider causal and predictive variables. Each author will bring a different interpretation of the subject, using field placement experiences.


Poster Presentation
Kinship Care and the New Family Structure: Grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Ramona A. Wilkerson Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	In the climate of the world today, children are having to be taken out of their homes and are being placed outside of the family. The concern with this is then with whom is the child(ren) being placed. The well being of children has been an important issue for years. There are situations when it is in the best interest of the child(ren) to place them in the care of someone other than the biological parent(s). The structure of the family unit is undergoing transformations all of the time. Kinship care is something that is happening more and more, with families taking the responsibility of rearing the children of their relatives rather than letting the child(ren) be placed in foster care. Specifically grandparents raising their grandchildren is on the rise, this paper will explore the phenomena in depth, using the Head Start experience of the author as a source.


Poster Presentation
A Kinship Care Program for Child Protective Service Agencies
Christine R. Cole Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	During my experience as a child welfare caseworker at Franklin County Children Services and as a social work student, I have found that there is a need for further resources for kinship care providers. I will discuss some of the past, present, and future directions in kinship care. Many children are being removed from their parent's custody due to abuse and neglect, but there is a decline in the amount of available foster homes. There is a need to implement services for children placed with relatives and kinship caregivers. I will also focus on the possibility of a pilot program for kinship caregivers in the state of Ohio to receive similar benefits and services as foster parents.


Poster Presentation
Domestic Violence Conviction Rates
Lois L. Sinicropi Patrina Lee Erika L. Horton Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior where one person uses power and control to manipulate, coerce, and isolate another person. Domestic violence includes physical abuse, but can also include threats and intimidation, financial control, belittling and degrading comments, or sexual abuse. Domestic violence was considered a 'family matter' before the 1970's, where police and the court systems often did not get involved. Since then, domestic violence advocates have lobbied to recognize domstic violence as a criminal offense. Mandatory arrests and no-drop prosecution policies have arouse out of this advocacy. Such policies have been implemented in police departments and the criminal court systems across the United States, in particular, Ohio. Mandatory arrest policies require police to arrest the batterer when probable cause or an assault has occurred. No-drop prosecution then removes the burden from the victim and requires the prosecutor's office to pursue the assault with or without the victim's testimony. This presentation will address the rates of conviction before and after the implementation of mandatory arrests and no-drop prosecution and the rates of recidivism after such policies.


Poster Presentation
The American Nurses Association's Magnet Recognition Program: It's Impact Upon Allied Health
Janet Rhoades Mentor :Rachael Richter-Hauk, Assistant Professor Liberal and Professional Studies College of Arts & Sciences	Increasing costs continue to drive health care reorganization causing the stability of the health care workforce to continue to be of critical importance. Heavy competitive pressures compel providers to offer top-quality patient care with the highest degree of efficiency. One result of this environment is more overlapping of health care service provision among health care providers: physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals work closely together to provide the spectrum of health care services that are in demand. The review of the literature indicates that a shortage of health care workers exists and is expected to continue in the future. The American Nurses Association's Magnet Recognition Program is quickly becoming recognized as a potentially strong, effective intervention for nursing to address recruitment and retention problems in the hospital and nursing home work environments. Therefore, what effects would the Magnet Recognition Program have upon allied health professionals? My study is to identify and measure the impact of the Magnet Accreditation Program upon the allied health professionals in the hospital health care delivery system, focusing upon laboratory, nutrition, pastoral care, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation (physical), respiratory therapy, and social services.


Poster Presentation
Breastfeeding Peer Support Project
Diana Elizabeth de la Mer Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	From time immemorial until the twentieth century, human infants thrived and survived on mother's milk. However, today only 29% of all U.S. infants are still being breastfed by six months of age. For nearly eleven years, the author has interacted with pregnant and new mothers. This paper is the culmination of her university research that theorizes that creating a daily in-home peer support system for at least the first week following the birth of the infant, will greatly increase the success of exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months. The author will present her findings and proposal to the Columbus Health Department to initiate a pilot study using the information documented in this report.


Oral Presentation
Engagement: The Stepping Stone to Professional Relationships with Appalachian Americans
Denise Kissel Mentor :Lisa Norgard, Social Work CLL- Cleveland	In northeast Ohio, as in other parts of the state, lives a portion of the 21,965 Ohioans with developmental living at home with parent caregivers over the age of 60, receiving no support from any social welfare systems, including and most importantly, from county boards of mental retardation and developmental disability. Parents die; their adult children with disabilities come out from under the woodwork for whom social welfare systems have not taken into account. They are immediate emergency clients that the counties do not know and for whom they have not planned; these clients have been invisible. County boards, as well as other entities serving this population, would like to plan for this transition prior to their death, and it becomes an emergency case. In some instances, the adult children are providing care to the elderly parent. Many of these aging parents in northeast Ohio are transplants from Appalachia to the industrialized cities during the depression and after World War II. Appalachian culture brings its own set of values, norms, and attitudes toward the outside world, particularly government-sponsored social welfare programs. How does a social worker, therefore, best engage this population and their adult children who are at risk?
3:30 PM Learning Center Room: 06

Oral Presentation
Controversy at Kansas State University
Krystin Brehm Mentor :Kelly J. Messinger, Assistant Professor / Chimes Advisor English College of Arts & Sciences	This presentation is a case study of Johnson v. Kansas State University. Johnson was fired from his position as adviser to the student newspaper the Kansas State Collegian in response to outrage from members of the student body over a lack of diversity coverage. The principle objective of the research was to examine, in detail, the events preceding the involvement of the court as well as the courts decision in order to gain a better understanding of the situation from both a legal perspective as well as that of the media. In researching this case, I first looked at relevant court precedent. I also examined various letters to the editor and editorials published in the university newspaper. Additionally, I studied the College Media Advisers code of ethics and standards for ethical behavior.
3:30 PM Learning Center Room: 201

Poster Presentation
Juvenile Diversion: Does it really work?
Stephanie Diaz Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	Delaware County lacked a formalized Diversion Program until July of 2003 and for this reason, many youth were not being served in the most effective manner. The recidivism rates for first-time, non-violent offenders reflected this absence of comprehensive diversion services. If the Court fails to provide comprehensive intervention with each youth, the door may be left ajar for future criminal behavior, school truancy, or substance abuse. The primary goal of the Delaware County Juvenile Diversion Program is to prevent first-time misdemeanor and status offenders from spending time in detention or on probation. The secondary goal of this program is to prevent first-time misdemeanor and status offenders from committing a second offense. This paper will explore these goals and how the program has accomplished these goals in a relatively short period of time.


Poster Presentation
Social Work with Children
Rebecca Wade Amanda Mitchell Megan Montel Abby Steinmetz Rauchelle Allison Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	During senior field palcement, five soical work students chose to cmplete their field experience at various agencies around the community that focus on the needs of children from birth through adolescence. The students will be presenting a poster founded in social work practice theory to demonstrate the diversity of their experiences and to demontrate the professional effors being made by social workers in Columbus, Ohio to aid the development of our youth. The students will share their experiences from their placements at the following agencies: Barrett Middle School, Franklin County Children Services, Hannah Neil Center, Early Childhood Resource etwork, and the Rosemont Center.


Oral Presentation
Housing, Food and Healthcare: The Hardships of the Working Poor
Christina Massey Stacy Lauer Megan Marshall Mentor :Renda A. Ross, Assistant Professor Social Work School for Education, Professional Studies and Social WorK	If you had to choice between paying the rent or eating for a week, what would you choose? A major problem facing the United States today is the ever-growing population of the working poor. Though some people think this population is an invalid phenomenon, we must look at the actual facts. According to the Mid-Ohio Workers Association, over eighty-three percent of low income households in Columbus cannot afford to pay for rent, food and healthcare on the money they earn. This is not a matter of laziness. Simply having a job does not guarantee shelter, food and healthcare when the salary is inadequate. There are various agencies trying to help this groups economic situation, however, this is an ongoing struggle that is expanding. In our presentation we will be discussing in detail the actual problems surrounding the working poor and what policies are and are not affective.
3 PM Learning Center Room: 06

Poster Presentation
The Kirby Project: Case Study of Paraneoplastic Syndrome with Myoclonus Jerking
Amanda B. Conway Mentor :Bonnie Goodwin, Director, Athletic Training Ed. Program Health and Sport Sciences College of Arts & Sciences	Paraneoplastic syndrome occurs in 10-15% of all cancer patients and it is steadily increasing in numbers. It can best be described as the indirect effects of cancer. Some of the effects of this syndrome exist in an estimated 50% of all patients diagnosed with cancer. In this particular case study, the form of PNS is a secretion of autoimmune antibodies that attack the neuromuscular stuctures involved in muscle nerve conduction. This patient has not been diagnosed with cancer but this condition predisposes him to small cell lung carcinoma. Thropugh rehabilitation and drug therapy, he can manage the effects of PNS to improve his quality of life. The theories behing his treatment can be applied to the field of Athletic Training in the rehabilitative aspect. It may also apply to other complicated medical diagnoses in the future.


Poster Presentation
Women In Numbers Growing Stronger
Cristen King Venus Hollman Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	A program provided by the YWCA, entitled Women In Numbers Growing Stronger, (WINGS) will be explored and analyzed through the field experiences of two social work interns. This program allows women within the community who are affected by mental illnesses and chronic homelessness, an opportunity to rebuild their lives. WINGS provides supportive services to assist the women in meeting their identified individual goals such as maintaining good mental health, sustaining sobriety from alcohol and drug dependency, and in particular, focusing on obtaining stable housing. Through utilization of internship experiences and journals, it will be shown that this program is effective in increasing women's skills that reduce homelessness. Specifically, using a social work perspective, it will be illustrated that this program works by empowering women to work on planned strategies to enhance and restore optimal functioning to their lives.


Oral Presentation
Elderly with Alzheimer's disease: A Population at Risk
Christine J. Stratton Marie Tornero Julia Perkins Mentor :Renda Ross, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	Approximately 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimers, including half of the adult population over 85 years old (Alzheimers Disease Education and Referral, 2004). A description of Alzheimers and its prevalence will be used to introduce the topic. A strengths based approach will be used to examine Alzheimers, with specific focus on a local group of older adults diagnosed with this form of dementia. The authors will review the literature to identify biological, psychological, and cultural challenges faced on a daily basis. Additionally, the authors will address how this group enriches the larger community. The role of social work will be interfaced as a central theme using the NASW Code of Ethics (2005) as a framework for effective practice with this group.
2:30 PM Learning Center Room: 06

Oral Presentation
Applying Database Design to a Public Safety Database
Kevin Stanley Tony Miller Mentor :Thomas K. Gearhart, Professor, CS/Math Math/Computer Science/Physics College of Arts & Sciences	Database design is an important issue for every database. Our presentation discusses applying a database design to a new database for the Public Safety Department at Capital University. The current database system that Public Safety uses does not work well enough and does not store information that they want to be able to access I have designed a database that will allow more powerful queries with better variety. There are many design issues that need to be considered, including normalization, efficiency, and data integrity. We will highlight basic design techniques along with discussing an entity relationship diagram. Design creation is the first step in creating a new database, and implementation is the next phase. The first thing we had to do in implementing the database is be granted a connection so we would be able to manipulate the data. This connection in Java is referenced as an object of type java.sql.Connection. and is handed out by the DriverManager. We have to tell the DriveManager what type of driver to use to handle the connections to the database, and to give a connection to a particular database of that type.
3 PM Learning Center Room: 102

Oral Presentation
Theatre and the Holocaust
Terah Herman Mentor :Jacqueline Bussie, Assistant Professor Religion and Philosophy College of Arts & Sciences	Can the Holocaust be staged? Can the immense suffering really be captured by an actor? Can theatre do justice to such a tragedy? Should we even try? Many would argue no. Theatre, like all art, fails to do justice to the tragedies of our past such as the Holocaust. Despite the failure to fully portray and communicate the magnitude of the Holocaust, I want to argue that theatre is a vital tool in our resistance against evil. Theatre remains an appropriate response today to the Holocaust, because even within the walls of the concentration camps, theatre occurred. In this presentation, I will share the reality of the dramas staged in the camps, as well as argue for the unique contribution that theatre makes in remembering and responding to the Holocaust. I will discuss several dramas including Charlotte Delbos Who Will Carry the Word and C.P. Taylors Good. I will analyze how each drama responds to the Holocaust and the techniques the playwrights used in order to take on this challenge. Through these pieces I will show how theatre is a flawed yet vital and unique tool in resisting denial of the Holocaust and the banality of the evil that surrounds it.
3 PM Learning Center Room: 07

Oral Presentation
Smoking: The Road to Lung Cancer
Danielle Manring Mentor :Ignatios Vakalis, Professor Math/Computer Science/Physics College of Arts & Sciences	Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer that annually claims about 160,000 lives and incurs billions of dollars in medical costs. The lung resists smoke damage by several mechanisms, but will eventually succumb to repeated intense exposure. Oncologists use a measure of exposure called the pack-year that is equivalent to smoking one pack of cigarettes per day for one year. Twenty pack-years is a threshold beyond which lung cancer is likely to occur. My approach is based on this pack-year concept, using STELLAﾮ simulation software. The STELLA model provides visualization of model output through graphs and visualization of model inputs through icons that are linked into flow sheets. The software collects the patient's smoking history, analyzes it, and then forecasts the probability that the patient will have malignancies and when. The software also suggests appropriate smoking reduction measures. This product is especially useful for primary care physicians and oncologists as an educational and motivational tool to encourage smokers to avoid the deadly road.
3:30 PM Learning Center Room: 102

Poster Presentation
Abstinence-only Focused Teaching versus Comprehensive Sex Education: The Effectiveness of each through a Social Work Perspective
Anna Wuerth Mentor :Pamela B. Ellwanger, Associate Professor Social Work College of Arts & Sciences	Students, usually beginning in middle school, are taught some form of sex education. The two tracts, abstinence-only and comprehensive sex education, vary drastically in the approaches they take to teaching children about what they should and should not do. This presentation will display data that shows which form of physco-educational methods are most effective in terms of preventing pregnancy and STD/HIV infection. In addition, using the generalist social work practice values, the argument for comprehensive sex education will be made and supported by information which shows that comprehensive programs more significantly impact the adolesent popultion than most abstinence-only programs do.


Oral Presentation
Jython: Java and Python Moving as One
Keith Taschner Mentor :Thomas K. Gearhart, Professor, CS/Math Math/Computer Science/Physics College of Arts & Sciences	Python is a dynamically typed language that provides programmers with the flexibility to design simple, effective code, and the built-in data structures and syntactic simplicity that allows the user to focus on the problem at hand. Java is a statically typed programming language that has superior libraries supporting virtually any application, is highly portable, and is preferred in many businesses. The bridge between these two distinct languages is Jython, a hybrid language that allows for the seamless integration of Java and Python code. A powerful tool for Java and Python programmers alike, Jython can shorten the development time of programs, increase the maintainability and readability of code, decrease the number of errors in a program, and allow programmers access to a broader set of tools leading to better algorithms.
2:30 PM Learning Center Room: 102

Poster Presentation
Baclofen Infusion Pump
Jessica L. Kratzer Mentor :Dr. Sharon Stout-Shafer	ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current literature related to use of a Baclofen pump and define the best nursing implications.