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USC Upstate

CLC - 2nd Floor Lobby

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Exploring Quantized CNN Deployment on Microcontrollers for Object Detection in a PAN

Matthew Bailey, Lander University
Joseph Clark, Lander University
Rolland Muzeya, Lander University
Farha Ali, Lander University

CASB 103 - Physical, Computer, and Chemical Science

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Expression of signaling pathway genes in IVF embryos that result in miscarriage

Carson M. Collins, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Kayla Vaillant, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Thao Nguyen, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Molly Riehs, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Hannah Archer, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Sarayu Bethi, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Richard Kordus, Fertility Center of the Carolinas, Prisma Health
Lisa Green, Fertility Center of the Carolinas, Prisma Health
Renee J. Chosed, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

CASB 118 - Graduate Health Sciences

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Political Affiliation and Attitudes toward COVID-19 on a College Campus

Justin Bailey, Limestone University
Michelle Phillips-Meek, Limestone College

CASB 105 - Psychology

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Predictors of variation in the secondary metabolites of Usnea strigosa

Ayla M. Edmiston, Lander University
Jordan Cannon, Lander University
Elizabeth McDonald, Lander University

CLC Ballroom - Biology/Ecology

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Regulating Space, Race, and Memory: Artwashing the Atlanta BeltLine

Emily Kofoed, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Sara Baugh, Davidson College

CASB 108 - History, Politics, and Sociology

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Teaching Clinical Judgement Using Case Studies Focused on Social Determinants of Health

Kristi S. Miller, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 102 - Education and Learning

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Combinatory Effects of microRNA modulation and Viral Oncolysis on Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Youssef M. Mostakim, University of South Carolina - Columbia

CASB 104 - Anatomy and Cell and Molecular Biology

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Expression of both ubiquitin and histone proteins analyzed in blastocoel fluid from IVF embryos is correlated with positive implantation

Molly Riehs, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Sarayu Bethi, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
T. Arthur Chang, University of Texas Health Science Center
Richard John Kordus, University of South Carolina
Lisa Green, Prisma Health
Renee J. Chosed, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

CASB 118 - Graduate Health Sciences

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Hey, Can We Talk? Examining the Effects of Professors Characteristics on Student Mental Health Disclosure

Giselle Solorio
Kenneth Barideaux, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 105 - Psychology

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Machine Learning Techniques and their Effects on Cybersecurity Adoptions for Risk Mitigation

Richmond Adebiaye

CASB 103 - Physical, Computer, and Chemical Science

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Maternal Incarceration: Mentoring Daughters

Jordan Jimenez, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Tracey Woodard

CASB 108 - History, Politics, and Sociology

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

The Stigma of Dialect Use in the Modern Classroom and the History of Dialect Variation

Isabelle C. Milling, University of South Carolina Upstate
David Marlow, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 102 - Education and Learning

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Navigating College: The First-Gen Story

Joshua Golden, Spartanburg Methodist College
Mary Jane Farmer Dr., Spartanburg Methodist College

CASB 105 - Psychology

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Rhetorical Analysis of Online Discourse Regarding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Her 2021 Met Gala Controversy

Samantha R. Reinhardt, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Monika Shehi Herr, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 108 - History, Politics, and Sociology

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

The effects of human disturbances on mammal diel activity: Does trophic level matter?

Drew Bruton, Lander University
Elisabeth H. Howansky, Lander University
Elizabeth A. McDonald, Lander University
Emily K. Prince, Lander University

CLC Ballroom - Biology/Ecology

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Toward promoting Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom and Beyond

David W. Marlow, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Jessica Rhyne, Student

CASB 102 - Education and Learning

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Investigation of L-Methylfolate's effects on Folic Acid treated and differentiated human neuronal cells

Mahde Alchab, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Kim Shorter, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 104 - Anatomy and Cell and Molecular Biology

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Therapeutic Presence in Music Therapy Education

Liz Eggerding, Converse College

CASB 118 - Graduate Health Sciences

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Do predators use different mechanisms to avoid human presence and human infrastructure?

Georgia L. Spann, Lander University
Elizabeth A. McDonald, Lander University
Emily K. Prince, Lander University

CLC Ballroom - Biology/Ecology

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Group Home For Adolescent Boys Environmental Psychology Design Proposal

Leonor L. Fleming, Converse College
Meirav Goldhour, Converse College

CASB 105 - Psychology

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

The Effect of Estrogen Deprivation Therapy on Sleep Quality, Quantity, and Efficiency in Breast Cancer Survivors

Shelby Rader, USCSOMG
Maddie Tedrick, USCSOMG
Jamie Myers, University of Kansas School of Nursing
Mark O'Rourke, Prisma Health Cancer Institute
Matt Hudson, Prisma Health Cancer Institute
Lauren Fowler, Wake Forest University

CASB 118 - Graduate Health Sciences

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

The Effect of Micro-Plastics

Mary Caroline Hoverkamp, Limestone College
Tamara McGovern, Limestone College

CASB 103 - Physical, Computer, and Chemical Science

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Going nuts: Eastern gray squirrel behavior is unaffected by predator activity.

Robert C. Russian, Lander University
Elizabeth A. McDonald, Lander University
Emily K. Prince, Lander University

CLC Ballroom - Biology/Ecology

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Immobilization of Papain on Chitosan Biopolymer Coated Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Reducing Allergens in Cow's Milk

Shemyia Smith, University of South Carolina - Spartanburg
Anselm Omoike, University of South Carolina - Spartanburg

CASB 103 - Physical, Computer, and Chemical Science

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Picture Yourself Here: Using Library Exhibits to Attract and Interact with the University Community

John H. Barnett, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 102 - Education and Learning

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Prior knowledge flow and governance mode of strategic alliances

Yin-Chi Liao, USC Upstate

CASB 108 - History, Politics, and Sociology

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Student Expectations and The Psychological Contracts They Create: A Look at the Effects of a Breach

Kristine Deloa, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Susan Ruppel, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Justin Travis, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 105 - Psychology

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

How Do I Find a Therapist That's Right for Me? Exploring the Factors that Influence Therapist Selection

Maxwell Clarke, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Kenneth Barideaux

CASB 105 - Psychology

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

It Ain’t All About the Money, Honey: Amplifying the Voices of Teachers Who Demand Change

Walter Lee, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 102 - Education and Learning

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Phenotypic Analysis of a Novel Member of the Two-marked Treehopper (Enchenopa binotata) Complex

Kayla M. Reizer, University of south Carolina Upstate
Jonathan J. Storm, University of South Carolina Upstate

CLC Ballroom - Biology/Ecology

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Social Policy and Child Poverty in a Global Context

Madison D. Lark, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Matthew Placek, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 108 - History, Politics, and Sociology

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Zirconium Tungstate Nanoparticle Synthesis and Functionalization for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Reduction of DGEBA/ED757 Epoxy Substrate

Adam P. Mather, Lander University
Andrew D. La Croix, Lander University

CASB 103 - Physical, Computer, and Chemical Science

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Immigration Rates & Voter Turnout

Jamie M. Mejia-Delgado, University of South Carolina - Upstate
Trevor Rubenzer, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 108 - History, Politics, and Sociology

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Chew on This: Leaf Herbivory of Native and Non-Native Oaks

Caleb Xiao, Spartanburg Day School
Jonathan J. Storm, University of South Carolina Upstate

CLC Ballroom - Biology/Ecology

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Digital Humanities Panel: Learning About Nature in Your Own Backyard

Jonathan J. Storm, University of South Carolina Upstate

CASB 101 - Digital Humanities

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Excel based screencasting: The on-demand tutor for enhanced learning outcomes in accounting and finance courses

Justin N. Riddell, Spartanburg Methodist College
John Downs, Lander University
Arpita Jadav, Jacksonville University

CASB 102 - Education and Learning

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

It’s Hostile, but it’s Not Stressful

Christa C. Christ
Jennifer M. Gray
Courtney McDonald

CASB 105 - Psychology

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Plasma Filaments at High Magnetic Fields

David E. Floyd, Lander University
Saikat C. Thakur, Auburn University

CASB 103 - Physical, Computer, and Chemical Science

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF FACULTY COMPENSATION AND LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE ON STUDENT OUTCOMES AT 4-YEAR SOUTHERN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Seth A. Cooper, Presbyterian College
Dr. Suzie Smith, Presbyterian College

CASB 102 - Education and Learning

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Huang Shi and the New Culture Attacks on Fetal Education

Nicole C. Richardson, University of South Carolina - Upstate

CASB 108 - History, Politics, and Sociology

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

The Effects of the Built Environment on Individuals’ Well-Being, Within Higher Education Settings

Meirav Ly Goldhour Prof., Converse University

CASB 105 - Psychology

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM