NCUR 2020
MSU Billings students selected to present at national conference
Twenty-two MSUB students will present the results of their research and creativity at NCUR 2020. From March 26-28, the Council on Undergraduate Research 34th annual conference will bring 4,000 students from all across the country to Montana State University for oral presentations, poster sessions, and performances.
Students submitted project abstracts that underwent a rigorous evaluation by a panel of faculty reviewers. The MSUB students selected to present their work come from a variety of fields—chemistry, art, health and human performance, biology, political science, and communications among others. Their presentations result from classes that led to independent projects, from university research labs, from creative writing class—from all the places where education spawns the desire to learn more and to create.
Information on the Conference can be found on their website. See below for the list of MSUB students presenting.
| Name | Abstract Title | Mentor | Link to Abstract |
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| Ethan Albrecht |
Acute Effects of Antagonistic Stretching on Muscle Activation and Performance in Latissimus Pulldown |
Dr. Alex Shafer |
Full Abstract |
| Brienna Barron |
Studying and Teaching the Ethical Dilemma of Emily Dickinson |
Dr. Thomas Nurmi |
Full Abstract |
| Mitchell Boyer | Electronic Structure and Mechanistic Study of Carbon Tetrachloride Dechlorination by [Cu(PDTC)X]- | Dr. Matt Queen | Full Abstract |
| Alyssa Cole | Can a Conventional Deadlift Exercise Reduce Low Back Pain in Physical Therapy Patients? | Dr. Alex Shafer | Full Abstract |
| Kandiss Dowdell | Acetolysis of Yellowstone County Pollen Grains |
Dr. Jason Comer |
Full Abstract |
| Taylor Edwards |
Understanding Point of Gaze During Free Throws in Collegiate and Recreational Basketball Players |
Dr. Alex Shafer |
Full Abstract |
| Rachel Hamilton |
Encounters with Art: Research Through Exploration and Inspiration |
Dr. Rebecca Berru Davis |
Full Abstract |
| Lauren Harshman |
How the Menstrual Cycle Can Affect Anterior Cruciate Ligament Laxity in Female Collegiate Athletes |
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| Chris Largent |
The Analysis of Posterior Deltoid Activation During Two Variations of a 90-Degree Horizontal Abduction Exercise |
Dr. Alex Shafer |
Full Abstract |
| Daniel Lurie |
Fan Base Identification Through Simulation Theory Eyes burn bright |
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| David McGee |
Development of an Elongator-Deficient Fungal Model for Screening Small Molecules That Rescue Polarized Growth |
Dr. David Butler |
Full Abstract |
| Karrah Peterson |
Rate of Plasmid Loss in Recombinant Yeast |
Dr. Paul Nash |
Full Abstract |
| William Segerstrom |
The Consequences of Misidentifying Western Populism in the 21st Century |
Dr. Sam Boerboom |
Full Absract |
| Angel Shandy |
Encounters with Art: Research Through Exploration and Inspiration |
Dr. Rebecca Berru Davis |
Full Abstract |
| Casey Skinner |
Development of a Crispr-Cas9 System for Genome Editing in a Broad Range of Bacteria |
Dr. Thomas Lewis |
Full Abstract |
| Jordan Smith |
Development of a Crispr-Cas9 System for Genome Editing in a Broad Range of Bacteria |
Dr. Thomas Lewis |
Full Abstract |
| Mandi Stevens |
Mind, Body, and Soul: Frankenstein's Creature |
Ms. Tami Haaland |
Full Abstract |
| James Unzaga |
Investigation of Ligand Lability Using P K-edge X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Chemical Kinetics |
Dr. Matt Queen |
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| Jason Van Hoorne |
Comparison of Gas Chromatography Methods in Detection of Common Contaminants in Barrel-Aged Whisky |
Dr. Matt Queen |
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| Cody Walters |
Elongator Function in the Pituitary and its Relevance to Familial Dysautonomia |
Dr. Lynn George |
Full Abstract |
| Devin Williams |
Density Functional Theory Investigation of [M(PDTC)L] Compounds for Use in Carbon Tetrachloride Remediation |
Dr. Matt Queen |
Full Abstract |
| Logan Yurt |
Effects of Exercise on Depression in Adolescents |
Dr. Alex Shafer |
Full Abstract |