2025 Student Presentations

Undergraduate students are italicized, graduate students are bold/italicized, and faculty mentors are bolded within their department. Entries are duplicated in each faculty co-author’s department.

College of Arts and Sciences

Biology

Eun Hwan Ahn, James Park, and Peter J. Lyons. “The role of the prodomain in folding of metallocarboxypeptidase enzymes.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

EunSeo Cho and Robert Zdor. “The effect of corn gluten meal on culturable populations of bacteria in silt loam soil.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Anders J. Jeronimo, Erica Shin, Masy Domecillo, Donn LaTour, and Peter J. Lyons. “Rethinking protein folding mechanisms: prodomain independence in the metallocarboxypeptidase family.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Anders J. Jeronimo, Erica Shin, Masy Domecillo, Donn LaTour, and Peter J. Lyons. “A prodomain may not be necessary for protein folding in the metallocarboxypeptidase family.” American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April
12-15, 2025.

Jessica Lee, Abby Shim, Ryan T. Hayes, and Brian Y. Y. Wong. “Selective induction and modulation of apoptosis in human pancreatic duct epithelial HPDE6c7 cells, ductal epithelioid carcinoma PANC-1 cells, and adenocarcinoma BxPc-3 cells by Chinese medicinal herbs Scutellaria barbata and Oldenlandia diffusa.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Hae-Lyn Park, Benjamin Navia and David Mbungu. “The role of cGMP in the phonotactic response of female cricket Acheta domesticus. Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Anna Rybachek and H. Thomas Goodwin. “Delayed skeletal maturation in a geologically young mammoth.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Serena K. Sarsah (with Marlene Murray). “Expression of RASGRP1 in bipolar-derived lymphoblastoid cell lines.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Jordan Syto, Jacob Kim, and H. Thomas Goodwin. “Corrosion of tooth enamel: Taphonomic implications for late Cenozoic ground squirrels from southwestern Kansas.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Konstantin Zubkov and Peter J. Lyons. “Carboxypeptidase O and glutamate carboxypeptidase II have redundant functions in C-terminal amino acid cleavage.” American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 12-15, 2025.

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Kamillie Hernandes and Ryan T. Hayes. “Intrinsic fluorescence analysis of novel dendrimers.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Jessica Lee, Abby Shim, Ryan T. Hayes, and Brian Y. Y. Wong. “Selective induction and modulation of apoptosis in human pancreatic duct epithelial HPDE6c7 cells, ductal epithelioid carcinoma PANC-1 cells, and adenocarcinoma BxPc-3 cells by Chinese medicinal herbs
Scutellaria barbata and Oldenlandia diffusa.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Jason Regneantu and Ryan T. Hayes. “Copper(II) ion sequestration by PAMAM dendrimers in tap water.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

John M. Roosenberg III and Ryan T. Hayes. “Risk assessment of heavy metal exposure from betel quid chewing.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Gabriella Srikureja and Ryan T. Hayes. “Ascorbic acid antioxidant activity in PAMAM dendrimer complexes.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

International Languages & Global Studies

Reagan McCain (with Sonia Badenas). “Las Malvinas and the Mind of Milei: An Analysis of President Javier Milei's Statement on the Malvinas.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Amelia Stefanescu (with Sonia Badenas). “The Sacred and the Supernatural: Christianity and Pagan Folklore in the Grimms’ Briar Rose.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Mathematics

Jaun Camilo Alvarez-Wilches and Erick Giovanni Maldonado (with Anthony M. Bosman). “Maximizing Runs in an n x n x n Snake Cube.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Seattle, WA, January 8-11, 2025.

Juan Camilo Alvarez-Wilches and Erick Giovanni Maldonado (with Anthony M. Bosman). “Maximizing full length runs of a Hamiltonian path in a cubic lattice graph.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Marinela Cruz (with Anthony M. Bosman). “Cycles in Toroidal Grid Graphs.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Seattle, WA, January 8-11, 2025.

Erick Giovanni Maldonado and Juan Camilo Alvarez-Wilches (with Anthony M. Bosman). “Maximizing Full Length Runs of a Hamiltonian Path in a Cubic Lattice Graph.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Seattle, WA, January 8-11, 2025.

Jamie Shepard (with Anthony M. Bosman). “Bent Hamiltonian Paths in Toroidal Grid Graphs and Applications to the Snake Cube Puzzle.” Joint Mathematics Meetings, Seattle, WA, January 8-11, 2025.

Religion/Biblical Languages

Jonathan B. Gomide (with Davide Sciarabba). “The Epistemology of Divine Mercy: Heuristics of Anabaptism and Modern Adventism.” Celebrating the 500th Year Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life, 51黑料, Berrien Springs, MI, April 3-5, 2025.

Olivia Jordan and Erhard Gallos. “Innovation in Teaching and Learning for the Greek I, II, and III Classes.” 51黑料 Teaching and Learning Conference. 51黑料, Berrien Springs, MI, March 27, 2025.

Isaac Sarmina (with A. Rahel Wells). “God of Reversals: An Exegesis of Hannah's Prayer.” Student Religious Studies Conference, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, March 14, 2025.

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Colin Browne, Omar Sanchez, Melissa De Carvalho, & Penny Madrigal (with Karl G. D. Bailey). “Mood to food.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

Joshua Campbell, Bradly Hinman, Michael Milmine, and Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. “Problematic sexual behaviors: Overview and diagnostic review.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Melissa De Carvalho (with Karl G. D. Bailey). “Risky decision making and decisions in relationships.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

Justin Choi and Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. “Mental health in medicine: The role of resilience, hope, and spiritual well-being.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Justin Choi (with Harvey J. Burnett, Jr.). “Resilience, spiritual well-being, and hope as protective factors against trauma and PTSD in medicine, nursing, public health, and emergency medical services.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

Alexandria Dunham (with Kristen Witzel and Karl G. D. Bailey). “Knowledge is power: How lack of knowledge of accessibility blocks change.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

Nora Martin and Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. “Religious fundamentalism, identification, and empathy towards sexual minorities.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Nora Martin (with Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. and Karl G. D. Bailey). “Religious fundamentalism, motivation, and empathy towards sexual minorities.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

Harliegh E. Murnin and Karl G. D. Bailey. “Impact of inner speech variability on earworm frequency and characteristics.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Chris Ngugi, Stacie Hatfield, and Karl G. D. Bailey. “LGBTQ+ identity and religiosity in Second Great Awakening Christian colleges.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Chris Ngugi (with Stacie Hatfield and Karl G. D. Bailey). “LGBTQ+ identity and religiosity in Second Great Awakening religious universities.” Psi Chi Session, Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

Zachary Seifert, Dean Caleb, Wesley Dewind, Kristen Witzel, and Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. “Exploring pilot mental health and understanding the stigma surrounding getting help.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

College of Education & International Services

Graduate Psychology & Counseling

Joshua Campbell, Bradly Hinman, Michael Milmine, and Harvey J. Burnett, Jr. “Problematic sexual behaviors: Overview and diagnostic review.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Nadine Isaac-Dennis, Michael Milmine, Alyssa Sussdorf, and Camille Graham. “Community Violence Exposure and Trauma: The Perceptions and Experiences of School Mental Health Workers in Trinidad.” American Counseling Association Annual Conference & Expo. Orlando, FL, March 27-29, 2025.

Teaching, Learning & Curriculum

Christina Stowell, Michelle Allyn, Anneris Coria-Navia, and David Pratt. “Tools for the Future: Exploring College Students’ Perspectives on Learning.” Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

College of Health & Human Services

School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Ryan Orrison, Gregory Almeter, Sydney Lapham, Peter Krull, Seth Coleman, Gwyn Davin Pagarigan, and Justin Dalmacio. “How Access and Utilization of an Online Question Bank Impacts Npte Performance.” APTA Combined Sections. Houston, TX, February 13-15, 2025.

Christina Stowell, Michelle Allyn, Anneris Coria-Navia, and David Pratt. “Tools for the Future: Exploring College Students’ Perspectives on Learning.” Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2025.

College of Professions

Accounting, Economics, & Finance

Herimamy Rafaliniony, Williams Kwasi Peprah, and Jerry Chi. “Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on key consumer price indexes in G7 nations: A multivariate analysis.” The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, Orlando, FL, January
2-5, 2025.

Herimamy Rafaliniony, Williams Kwasi Peprah, and Jerry Chi. “Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on key consumer price indices in G7 nations: A multivariate analysis.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28, 2025.

Herimamy Rafaliniony, Jerry Chi, and Williams Kwasi Peprah. “A Multivariate Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Consumer Price Index by Category in Selected Major Developed Countries.” Academy of Business Economics Conference, MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Computing

Guichard Manigat and Ackley Will. “Detecting and Classifying Brain Tumors Using Deep Learning.” MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Alexander Nwanganga and Ackley Will. “Deep Learning Model for Detection of Cardiac Arrhythmias from ECG Signals.” MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Management & Marketing

Rabih Al Khatib and Jerry Chi. “Analyzing Policy Interventions Using Multivariate Analysis.” Academy of Business Economics Conference, MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Jerry Chi and Chao Min Lin. “The Impact of GDP, Geographic Region, and Development Status on Commodity Export Price Index: A Comprehensive Multivariate Analysis.” Academy of Business Economics Conference, MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Tom Isaac and Jerry Chi. “The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on general government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP across Asia Pacific countries from 2018 to 2027.” MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Kevin Lembono and Jerry Chi. “Global Monetary Responses to the 2008 Financial Crisis: An Analysis of Interest Rate Adjustments Across Fourteen Countries.” Academy of Business Economics Conference, MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Lingyun Li and Jerry Chi. “Economic Interconnections: Proportional Effects of China’s Tax Policies on Asian GDP Growth.” MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Irais Ortiz and Jerry Chi. “A Multivariate Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unemployment in the US.” Academy of Business Economics Conference, MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Herimamy Rafaliniony, Williams Kwasi Peprah, and Jerry Chi. “Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on key consumer price indexes in G7 nations: A multivariate analysis.” The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines, Orlando, FL, January
2-5, 2025.

Herimamy Rafaliniony, Williams Kwasi Peprah, and Jerry Chi. “Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on key consumer price indices in G7 nations: A multivariate analysis.” Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters Annual Conference, Alma College (virtual), February 28,
2025.

Herimamy Rafaliniony and Jerry Chi. “The Impact of Student Workers’ Professionalism and Creativity on Their Task Performance: Mediated Effect of Time Management and Independence.” 2025 MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Herimamy Rafaliniong, Jerry Chi, and Williams Kwasi Peprah. “A Multivariate Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Consumer Price Index by Category in Selected Major Developed Countries.” Academy of Business Economics Conference, MBAA International
Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Francky Rakotoarimanga and Jerry Chi. “Navigating fiscal resilience in the Asia-Pacific: A multivariate exploration of government net lending and borrowing amidst the COVID-19 crisis.” Academy of Business Economics Conference, MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Nathaniel Sitanggang and Jerry Chi. “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on inflation (Consumer Price Index) in underdeveloped nations from the Asia and Pacific Region.” 2025 MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Yang Yue and Jerry Chi. “Analyzing Consumer Price Index Trends: The Impact of COVID-19 Across Global Markets.” 2025 MBAA International Conference, Chicago, IL, April 9-11, 2025.

Theological Seminary

Zilan Holtmann. “Anabaptists: From Persecution to Perseverance.” Celebrating the 500th Year Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life, 51黑料, Berrien Springs, MI, April 3-5, 2025.

Eric Louw. “Elements of Original Sin: A Survey of Ellen G. White’s Perspective .” Ellen White Issues Symposium, 51黑料 (virtual). March 31, 2025.

Mckeruzaa Paugari. “The Origins of Religious Liberty: Anabaptist Political Theology and the Adventist Application.” Celebrating the 500th Year Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life, 51黑料, Berrien Springs, MI, April 3-5, 2025.

Alberto Tasso Barros. “Ellen G. White’s Visions as a Test of Fellowship: The Historical Approach of Seventh-day Adventism to the Gift of Prophecy and Church Membership.” Ellen White Issues Symposium, 51黑料 (virtual). March 31, 2025.

Alberto Tasso. “Believer’s Baptism in Swiss Anabaptism: Theological Antecedent Biblical Reasoning, and Social Implications.” Celebrating the 500th Year Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life, 51黑料, Berrien Springs, MI, April 3-5, 2025.

Steve Toscano. “Rejecting 'Popish and Re-popish Works': The Anabaptist Struggle over Sabbath and Sunday.” Celebrating the 500th Year Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life, 51黑料, Berrien Springs, MI, April 3-5, 2025.

Yvonne Gameti Witherspoon. “Monasticism, Anabaptism, and Adventism: A Comparative Study.” Celebrating the 500th Year Anabaptist Conference: Living the Christian Life, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, April 3-5, 2025.