3rd Annual ATU Student Research Symposium: 2025 | ATU Student Research Symposium

The third annual ATU research symposium provides students with the opportunity to practice presentation skills on research topics or information salient to their chosen fields. This year's symposium will consist of a mixture of in-person and online presentations and will take place on April 29th, 2025.

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ATU Research Symposium Information
2025
Tuesday, April 29th
8:00 AM

Ad-hoc Implementation of an Acute Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in an Inpatient Psychiatric Care Setting as an Intervention for Violent Patients

Ansel C. Okoli, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V09

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

AI Comparison Between Commercial and Registered Cows

Caroline E. Smithson, Arkansas Tech University
Bethany Gilbert, Arkansas Tech University
Luke Sutton, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V19

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

AI In Emergency Management

Hannah K. Chapman, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V04

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Cozy Bear Understanding Cyber Espionage Strategies Against the United States for Future Cybersecurity Preparedness

Wendy M. Sierra, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V12

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Effective Communication as Preferred by Providers

Heather Brady, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V03

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Evaluation of Lead Migration at a Public Shooting Range in Arkansas

Brianna Winchester, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V20

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

From Crisis to Cohesion: How Different Disasters Influence Community Solidarity

Skyler Pack, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V10

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Impact of National Parks on Mental and Physical health of local communities​

Konnor J. Barnes, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V16

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Quality Measures and Patient Outcomes

Diaz J. Childress, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V05

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Recommendations and Outcomes of the Arkansas 2025-2030 SCORP

Haylee N. Ledford, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V08

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

The Hidden Cost of Intelligence: Environmental Impacts and the Rise of Green AI Solutions

Hayin Tamut, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V13

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

The Positive Impacts of Organized Youth Sports in Youth Development

Luke A. Wilson, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V15

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Understanding the Impact of Data Poisoning on Financial Fraud Detection: Thresholds and Feature Sensitivity

Linru Hong, Arkansas Tech University
Shruti Bhandari, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V06

Online

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

What Should Park Guests Do in An Emergency Situation

Colton Hobbs, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: V17

Online

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

An Analysis on the Time Effectiveness of Speeding while Driving a Vehicle

Joy Skaggs, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O2

Face-to-face

9:00 AM

9:00 AM

DELLA protein and CBL-CIPK signaling pathway as candidates for genetic engineering

Nathan F. Surles, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O1

Face-to-face

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

Accessing Critical Resources for Family Emergency Preparedness

Nancy L. Coffman, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P13

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Arkansas Tech University Modular Robot Training System

Bryson C. Hicks, Arkansas Tech University
Dominic Snow, Arkansas Tech University
Harrison Taylor, Arkansas Tech University
Spencer Barnett, Arkansas Tech University
Leland Bosley, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P20

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Cellular and Molecular Mechanism of Heavy Metal Phytoremediation

Kaitlin A. Edwards, Arkansas Tech University
Kayle Dacus, Arkansas Tech University
Autumn Wilbanks, Arkansas Tech University
Tatum Simms, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P11

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Cloning the Yersinia enterocolitica Alkaline Phosphatase for an Affinity Chromatography Ligand

Flavio E. Arellano, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P09

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Emergency Preparedness in Arkansas Institutions of Higher Education: A Resource Based Analysis

Andrew Rafferty, ATU
Abass G. Adesokan, ATU

Unique Presentation Identifier: P14

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Empowering Mental Support Health through AI Chatbot

Anish ilapaka, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P17

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Empowering Students Through Project-Based Learning in Computer Science: Connecting Real-World Problems to Classroom Innovation

Roza Shaimurat, Lisa Academy
Faith Bogrek, Lisa Academy
Bethany Ratermann, Lisa academy
Shruti Bhandari, Arkansas Tech University
Tolga Ensari, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P12

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Fatigue Behavior of 3D-Printed Nylon and ASA for Aerospace Applications

Brayden D. May, Arkansas Tech University
Collin Kita, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P21

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Impact of community gardening on neighborhood crime rates: Research proposal

Abby J. Cutsinger, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P06

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Semi-Autonomous Trash Bot

Ben Leon, Arkansas Tech University
Ethan Mashburn, Arkansas Tech University
Connor Olivera, Arkansas Tech University
Dillon Michael Wood, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P23

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Using Environmental DNA to Evaluate the Distribution and Abundance of Western Chicken Turtles

Kai D. Scarangella, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P07

Face-to-face

9:30 AM

9:40 AM

Meet ATU Intro

Caleb Urbani, Arkansas Tech University
Darlene Matamoros, Arkansas Tech University
Dena Paw, Arkansas Tech University
Jean Caballero, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O3

Face-to-face

9:40 AM

10:20 AM

No Basset Horn? No Problem: Mozart’s KV 439b and its Adaptations

Martha Elvira Smith Gomez, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O7

Face-to-face

10:20 AM

10:30 AM

The Effects of Climate Change on the Advancement of West Nile Virus

Mackenzie R. Epperson, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P28

Face-to-face

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

Charge-to-Mass Ratio of the Electron

Joseph E. Temple, Arkansas Tech University
Zachary D. Jimerson, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O9

Face-to-face

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

Ambulatory EKG Project

Samuel G. Grisham, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P43

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

An Iterative Approach to Utility Contribution for Arc Flash Incident Energy Calculations

Zachary Giese, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P45

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Computational Modeling of Poly-Peptide Chains

Nathan F. Surles, Arkansas Tech University
Kaitlin A. Edwards, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P44

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Deep Learning-Based Multi-Class Classification of Breast Cancer Ultrasound Images Using Convolutional Neural Networks

Andres E. Dewendt Urdaneta

Unique Presentation Identifier: P40

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Influence of Biting Flies on the Growth and Condition of Nestling Eastern Bluebirds

Ella Grace Bollinger, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P30

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Investigating Silicon as a Candidate for Plant Synthetic Biology

Stephanie N. Nelms, Arkansas Tech University
Kai Herring, Arkansas Tech University
Luke Hanke, Arkansas Tech University
William Foley, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P26

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Organizational Policy Initiatives for a Neurodiverse Workforce

Renae Taylor, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P37

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

PEP Manned Electric Boat

Llanzita Chea, Arkansas Tech University
Sean Cobb, Arkansas Tech University
Robin Cung, Arkansas Tech Univeristy
Justin Fuentes, Arkansas Tech University
Khynnedi Murry, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P46

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Scalable Distributed AI: Low-Cost, High-Performance Computing with Jetson Nano and Dask

Kesava Manikanta Chirumamilla, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P39

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Using Guano to Determine Ozark Big-eared Bat Cave Occupancy in Arkansas​

Lark E. Sybrant, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P31

Face-to-face

11:30 AM

1:00 PM

Bibliometric analysis of research trends related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Madyson E. Johnson, Arkansas Tech University
Kaitlyn R. Coffman, Arkansas Tech University
Valerie Rivas, Arkansas Tech University
Elizabeth Barrett, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O14

Face-to-face

1:00 PM

1:00 PM

College Market

Krysta L. Ray, Arkansas Tech University
Sijan Panday, Arkansas Tech University
Janniebeth Melendez, Arkansas Tech University
Gavin Kent, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O12

Face-to-face

1:00 PM

1:14 PM

Analyzing Quantum Mechanical Properties of Electrons via the Anomalous Zeeman Effect to Verify the Bohr Magneton

Gunner W. Hodges, Arkansas Tech University
Anthony J. Mclain, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O16

Face-to-face

1:14 PM

1:30 PM

Light as a Lasso: The Design and Construction of an Optical Trap

Joseph E. Temple, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O13

Face-to-face

1:30 PM

2:20 PM

Plantation Museums, Public Memory, and Historical Narratives: A Comparative Analysis of Slavery Interpretation at Oak Alley and Lakeport

Gabrielle M. Stockand, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O19

Face-to-face

2:20 PM

3:00 PM

Bridging the First-Year Divide: A Comparative Study of Online and In-Person FYE Courses

Lynnlee S. Mitchell, Arkansas Tech University
Paula Gonzalez Prado, Arkansas Tech University
Braden Jones, Arkansas Tech University
Cole Young, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P71

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Can Assessment of Morphometrics Correctly Predict Species in Madtoms?

Harley C. Walden, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P58

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Design of a TeleoperableTendon-Driven Robotic Hand

Zachary Giese, Arkansas Tech University
Joseph Gober, Arkansas Tech University
Samuel Grisham, Arkansas Tech University
Avery Mahan, Arkansas Tech University
Aspen White, Arkansas Tech University
Brayden May, Arkansas Tech University
Aspen White

Unique Presentation Identifier: P65

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Distribution of Mussels in Two Intermittent Upland Streams of the Arkansas Valley Ecoregion

Aaron A. Brady, Arkansas Tech University
Seth Drake, The Ohio State University
Zach Crain, Arkansas Tech University
Kendall Moles

Unique Presentation Identifier: O22

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Dual Colorimetric and Fluorometric Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Aqueous Samples

Nathan F. Surles, Arkansas Tech University
Kaitlin A. Edwards, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P59

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Gardens through the ages: How public gardens impact the growth of society

Abby J. Cutsinger, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P53

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Gathering a Population Assessment of Endemic Ozark Longear Sunfish (Lepomis sp. Ozark) in the Illinois Bayou Watershed

Kade Zeiner, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P57

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Method for Low-cost In Situ Measurement of Dissolved Total Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations in Surface Waters

Teagan A. Jones, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P56

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Self-Reported Sarcasm Use and the HEXACO Model of Personality

Kayleb S. Starnes, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: P49

Face-to-face

3:00 PM

3:40 PM

Power-Beaming: Wireless Energy Transfer using Lasers

Spencer L. Barnett, Arkansas Tech University

Unique Presentation Identifier: O24

Face-to-face

3:40 PM