The Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance at Hope College is an annual opportunity for student-faculty collaboration. Students complete research projects under the guidance of a faculty member, which is then presented at the Celebration. For more information, please visit the Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance website.
Note: Posters are only available for download when they have been approved by faculty mentors and provided by students. If a poster is not present in the repository it will not be available.
Posters
Luther’s Battlefield: Analyzing Historical Perspectives on Martin Luther's Role in the Progress of the Protestant Reformation , Matthew Meyerhuber
Macatawa Watershed Project: Fecal Contamination and Microbial Source Tracking, Cameron Pratt and Stephen Skilling
Management Techniques for Patellofemoral Pathologies, Joshua Driesenga
Marianne et le Marabout by Slimane Benaïssa: North African Culture Faces French Culture, Susan Haigh
Más Que el Apoyo Académico: La Educación No Formal, y el Programa Servicio País, Leah Ewald
Mentors' Perceptions of the Ready for Life Program: An Inclusion Program at Hope College, Kaitlin Cress and Alyssa Hillman
Milk and Medicine Evaluation, David Blystra and Samantha Hartman
Modified Wavelet Methods for Identifying Transitions in Bean Beetle Maturation, David McMorris
Molière, Le Libertin , Maria Gowon
Morality, Urbanity and Rurality in the Roman and American Consciousness , Ian Bussan
Music for Silent Film: Critical Analysis of film scores in Metropolis and The Artist, Kelsey O'Brien
Navigating Gender in the Chinese Mission Field, 1920-1949 , Madalyn Northuis
One Triflin’ Research Project: The Study of the Word Triflin’ and its Implications in African American Vernacular English, Sarah Harvin and Mariana Thomas
Operation Swing: How Jazz Helped to Win World War II, Colin Rensch
Patagonia sin Represas: a Social-Environmental Movement in the Northern Chilean Patagonia, Kimberly Collins
Phylogenetics and Biogeography of Maples Based on Plastid Genome Data, Parker Bussies
Politics and Integral Mission, Brandon Bowser and Nathan Longfield
POLYAD: Predicting and Fitting Mixed Vibrational States to a Multi-Resonant Hamiltonian, Joshua Kammeraad
Population Genetic Structures of Two Sister Tulip Tree Species: Implications for the Diversity Anomaly Between Eastern Asia and North America, Kaleb Skinner and Mark Stukel
Population Studies of Radio and Gamma-ray Normal Pulsars, Andrew Johnson
Post-translational Modification of a Key Transcription Factor for HSV-1 Infection, Jamie Grit
Predicting Insect Development in Changing Climates: Bean Beetle Phenology Modeling, Ariel Vincent, Bennett Riddering, and David McMorris
Preparation of Gamma-Lactams via a Nickel-Catalyzed Addition of In Situ Generated Diorganozinc Reagents to Imides, Kimberly DeGlopper, Joseph Dennis, and Catherine Calyore
Progressive Rock: Why Does it Matter? , Thomas Flath
Proposing Genes for Gap Reactions in Metabolic Pathways, Carl Deeg and Shinnosuke Kondo
Recognition and Management of Lisfranc Midfoot Injuries, Tyler Cronin
Regulation of Seam Cell Function by the Non-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase, FRK-1, in C. elegans, Danielle Mila, Katherine Genzink, McLane Watson, Austin Baldwin, and Bryan Phillips
Relationships and Transgressions: The Impact of Offender Relationship and Forgiveness on Written Language, Mental Health, and Flourishing, Brittany Lawson, Cainnear Hogan, and Sydney Timmer
Relationships between Religiosity, Spirituality, and Charitable Involvement at a Christian Institution , Anthony Bednarz
Religiosity, Body Image, and Perfectionism, Kelvin Peprah
Responsive Polymer Grafts for Patternable Self-Oscillating Gel, Sung Il Hwang
Revolution in Tunisia: A Historical Analysis of the Uprisings that Began the Arab Spring , Sophia Hart
Road to Recovery: A Case Study on Lower Back Pain, Riley Hoernschemeyer
Ruthenium-Poly(Vinyl Pyridine) (RuPVP) Metallopolymers for Catalyzing Self-Oscillating Gels, Minchul Kim
Sartre, Beauvoir, and the Resistance: An Authentic or Compromising Commitment to the Cause? , Natalie Woodberry
Shedding Light on Illuminated Manuscripts of the Anglo-Saxon Age: An Investigation into the Life and Illustrations of J.R.R. Tolkien, Stephanie Emanuele
Sleep Disturbances in the Hospital, Megan Czmer, Mary Gipson, and Abigail LaLonde
Society: The Ex-Convict’s New Prison?, Alexander Barry, Michelle Ky, and Olivia Skatrud
Sorption of Antibacterial Compounds, Penicillin and Triclosan, to Clays: Implications for Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Aqueous Systems, Andrew Harrison and Alexandria Vandervest
Study of Differential Ring Opening of Quinazolinespirohexadienones and Their Electrochemical Reduction, Eric Webb, Jonathan Moerdyk, Kyndra Sluiter, Amy Speelman, Benjamin Pollock, and Eugene Lynch
Surface Stimulation to Alleviate Phantom Limb Pain: Current Control Waveform, Carson Tobias, John Boss, Lane Heyboer, and Julia Slopsema
Surface Stimulation to Alleviate Phantom Limb Pain: Waveform to Elicit Tapping, John Boss, Carson Tobias, Lane Heyboer, and Julia Slopsema
Teaching At-Risk Algebra Students More Conceptually, Sydney Bryer
Teamwork Among Nursing Staff in Relationship-based Patient Care, Courtney Mulder
Teens and Texts: Exploring the Literary Practices of Church-Going Teens, Megan Ahlquist, Teagan Quinnell, and Sara Sanchez
Testing Quinazolinespirohexadienone Photochromes As Gatable Photoinduced Charge Transfer Initiators, David Green
The Artist in the Image: A Discussion of Style and Content in "Flotsam" and "A Sick Day for Amos McGee" , Hailey Perecki
The Benefits of Medical Mission Trips for Healthcare Professionals: Jean Nienhuis, Amoy, China, 1920-1952, Jillian Nichols
The Changes and Remnants of French Influence in Pondicherry , Shirly Samuel
The Effect of 4 Weeks of "Fat Gripz" on Grip Strength in Male and Female Collegiate Athletes, Nicholas Heyboer, Christian Leathley, and Matthew VanZytveld
The Effect of a Four-Week HUMAC Balance Training Program on Unilateral Static Balance Among Recreationally Active College Students, Keenan Erickson, Michael Harper, Jessica Kohlhoff, and Acacia Nevenzel
The Effect of Automatic and Controlled Processing Metaphorical Sentences on the N400: An Event Related Potentials Study, Felicia Mata, Lauren Janness, and Jenna Sutton
The Effect of Caffeine Supplementation on Endurance Performance and Heart Rate in the Non-Athlete, Jourdin Barkman, Rebekah Blasen, Lauren Kooy, and Rachel Rebhan
The Effect of Directing Groups and Various Substituents on Rhodium-Catalyzed Decarbonylation, Byongjoo Bark, David J. Dykhuis, Kayleigh M. Schneider, and Erick W. Skaff
The Effect of High Intensity Training on Cardiovascular Endurance and Body Composition in Non-Athlete College Women, Kimberly Boerigter, Micaela Brillinger, Rachelle Havenaar, and Tara Schoemaker
The Effect of Music Tempo on Cycling Performance in Female College Students, Julie Beaumont, Maggie Deaton, Megan Schowalter, and Kali Van Dyk
The Effect of Parent Education on Children’s Activity Preference, Self-Efficacy, and Screen Time, Mary Kelso
The Effect of Public Lands on Property Taxes in Minnesotan Counties, Adriane Burmester
The Effects of Interactive iBooks on Advanced Secondary Statistic Students’ Motivation and Academic Achievement, Brooke Dykstra
The Effects of Post-Activation Potentiation on Vertical Jump and EMG in Collegiate Football Players, Adam Drooger, Laurel Mattice, and Brandon Robinson
The Effects of Priming Humility on Defensive Reactions Following Criticism of One’s Cherished Values, Abigail Bohler, Joshua Stafford, Sabrina Hakim, and Paige Garwood
The Effects of Threats to Meaning on Attitudes Toward Evolution, Paige Garwood, Lauren Janness, Joshua Stafford, Sabrina Hakim, and Lauren Wade
The Electrodeposition and Dealloying of NiCu Films for Catalytic Methanol Oxidation Activity, Matthew Milliken
The Extent to Which Mate Standards are Stable Over a Nine-Month Period, Nicole Hames, Erin Farrell, and Sam Horsch
The Hidden Satire in Eva Ibbotson’s Novels , Megan Stevens
The Impact of Minimum Wage on Unemployment at the State Level Using Fixed Effects, Timothy Bodine
The Impact of the Year of Birth Related to Health Literacy, Domenique Tamminga
The Independent Woman: Simone de Beauvoir and Feminism, Kate Pitchford
The Legacies of Holland, Michigan--A Study of Nine Influential People, Victoria Henry
The Lion, the Books and the Children, Anna Yacullo
The Persecution of the French Huguenots , Sarah Bettag
The Relationship Between Co-Morbidities and Complications of Femoral Sheath Removal, Casandra Vanden Bosch
The Religious-Social Constraints on Sexuality in Fifth Century Athens and Crete and How They Manifest Themselves, Claire Trivax
The Sense of Wonder and the Humility It Takes , Lauren Madison
The Tolkien Guide to the Literary Phenomenon of Fan Fiction, Amanda Palomino
The Usefulness of Water: A Study of the Jordan Valley , Benjamin Foss
The Validity of VO2max Testing Modalities in Running, Cycling and Swimming Populations, Dana Almarez, Michael Fries, and Kaylee Kiogima
The Wounded Warrior Project: American Society and Conscription , Bill Getschman
Thinking Twice: Redefining the Collaborative Relationship Between K-12 Schools, Teacher Preparation Programs, Student Teachers, and the New Teacher Evaluation System, Collin McGran and Aubrey Holzinger
To Be Preserved: Frances Otte and the Historical Development of Identity, 1860-1956, Kevin Wonch
Toward a (bis)Trifluoromethyl-Substituted Quinazolinespirohexadienone(QSHD) Photochrome for Gating PICT, Lauren Messer and Luke Peterson
Transition Metal Scaffolds as MRI Contrast Agents, Daniel SantaLucia
Tutor Perceptions of Their Participation In the CASA Program: Qualitative Data Analysis, Megan Farwell
Two Champions of Migrant Healthcare in Southwest Michigan: Models for Successful Intervention, Clara Schriemer
Understanding the Role of Polygamy and Genital Mutilation in Traditional African Societies , Arnaud Muhimpundu
U.S. Liberals in a Realist World: Suggestions from 1776-1939 Introvert Phases for the Coming Two Decades, James Teaford
Validating the Unidimensional Relationship Closeness Scale Through Behavioral Indicators, Ryan Campbell, Elizabeth Eader, and Sarah Schuiling
Vascular Access Assessment and Device Selection (VAADS) Education, Hannah Rice
Veteran’s Voices Remembered: Major Jeremy Latchaw , Jeb Wierenga
Violent-Crime Rate and House Value in Detroit, Holland, and Jackson, Michigan, Andrew Larson
Visualizing Piers Plowman, Heather Patnott
Voices Remembered—The Story of Richard Brokaw, Victoria Henry
Wadji Mouwawad’s “Incendies”: The Consequences of Family History and Self-Identity , Taylor Mann
Weighty Decisions: The Effect of Weight Bias on the Selection and Election of U.S. Senate Candidates, Alexis Sears, Camerra Lightbourn, Ivy Keen, and Regina Guerra
What Do They Dream About?: The Long-lasting Effects of War and Trauma on Child Soldiers, Danny Chavez, Alexander Markos, and Esther O'Connor
Why It Shouldn’t Have Been a Surprise: The Story of Japanese Immigration and Anti-Japanese Prejudice Before World War II , Dorothy Mitchell
