IdeaFest
IdeaFest is an annual event celebrating student research, creative scholarship and academic engagement. Undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines present their work in oral and poster presentations, live performances, readings, exhibits and displays. Not only does it offer students a unique opportunity to present their work, it's a way for the surrounding community to see how research and other academic activities enhance the education of students. The celebratory two-day event also sets the stage to welcome distinguished keynote speakers and other inspirational activities.

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Student Works from 2021

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Digital and Print media: Why Educators use Digital vs. Print Media in Early and Middle Childhood Classrooms, Akua Opoku

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A Basic Qualitative Inquiry on the Relationships and Experiences of K-3 Teachers: Their Values of, Uses of, & Feelings Towards the Use of Educational Research, Melissa Ottenbacher

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Computational Studies on Sulfur-Containing Analogs of the Reactive [CuOH]2+ Core, Riffat Parveen

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Activity-dependent modulation of tonic GABA currents by endocannabinoids, Riley Paulsen

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Combating Burnout with Body Scan Meditation, Amanda Peterson, Morgan Skeim, Gracy Rohl, and Kylie Overbay

The Effects of Exercise on Mental Health, Xavier Pinex

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Motivation and Concept Mastery in Online Graduate Education, Julia Price-Lee, Amanda LaCroix, and Leon Miles

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Respiratory sound classification to analyze lung health abnormalities, Krishna Kunchala Ravi

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Audiological State Licensures: Impact of Licensure on Audiology and the Provision of Audiological Services, Corrine Reeves

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Turning Masculine: The Un-womaning of Women, Elizabeth Reiss

Dating and Covid-19, Brooklyn Rohlfs, Cami Goodhart, and Nicole Hall

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Development of Fluorinated MAO-B inhibitors as potential drug candidates for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease through molecular docking, Belle E. Ross

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Separating foreign objects from abnormalities in Chest X-rays, Shotabdi Roy and Siva Sai Venkata Allu

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Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Relief of Spasticity in Patients with Chronic Stroke: An Evidence Synthesis, Tristen Rush

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Synthesis of a Novel N-Halamine Biocidal Co-polymer with Superior dry and solution Stability and Enhanced Antibacterial Efficacy, Shahaboddin Saeedi

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Standpoint and Point of View: A Standpoint Feminist Reading of Helen Oyeyemi’s ‘Sorry Doesn’t Sweeten Her Tea’, Amelia K. Saint

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Kinematics and neuromotor control patterns of a novel feeding mechanism in chameleons, Nikole Schneider

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Nuclear envelope-associated progeria perturbs targeting of A-type lamins to nuclear ruptures, Rhiannon M. Sears

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USD AWOL - Winter Break Service Learning Experience, Rachel Sestak, Jessie Sullivan, Leah Naasz, Emily Do, Liz Delfs, Katie Brust, Eden Liebenthal, Sydney Cook, Heather Block, and John Eri

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The Influence of Cognitive Loading on Landing Mechanics: A systematic review, Rachael Severson

Risk Factors for Traumatic Bonding and Associations with PTSD Symptoms, Emma Shaughnessy

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Behavioral Health and the Emergency Department, Markella Spirtos, Jake Rysdon, Jeremy Schultes, and Kyle McKelvey

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Factors Associated with Successfully Passing Health Information Certification Exams, Renae Spohn

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Automatic lung health screening using respiratory sounds, Priyanka Sreerama

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Anhedonia and impulsivity in college alcohol use: a path analysis, Sydney Stamatovich

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Examining why childhood maltreatment is associated with disordered eating, Cazzie Steinzor

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Post Concussion Syndrome: who is at risk and what treatments are available?, Natalie Strei

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Psychological Flexibility Accounts for Psychiatric Outcomes Related to Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among Police Officers, Joel Stroman

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The Impact of Remote Programming on Caregivers/Parents of Pediatric Patients, Desiree Su

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Growth Differentiation Factor 15 as a Target and Biomarker of Obesity and Associated Cardiovascular Diseases, Jessie Sullivan

Ineffective Pain Management in the Emergency Department, Staphanie Sutton, Ola Kuye, and Jon Nguyen

Childhood Maltreatment and Suicidal Ideation, Surabhi Swaminath

Emotional Intelligence on Leadership, Wasim Tadese and Phovthasone Sengchanh

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Zoom Story Time: Can Preschool-Aged Children Engage in Shared Book Reading with Virtual Partners?, Caitlyn Thomas

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Limiting Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits for COVID-19 Patients, Marissa Trosen, Mackenzie Langan, and Gerry Breen

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Functionalization of Carbonaceous Materials by Organic Linker Molecules for Biomedical Applications, MD Tusar Uddin

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Organ Donation and Kidney Disease, Allison Vander Berg

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The adoption and adaption of Hippocratic medicine and oath., Mitchell B. Van Kalsbeek

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A NARRATIVE STUDY DESCRIBING THE TRANSITION FROM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AS A CHILD: AN ADULT PERSPECTIVE, Alison Vogelsang

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The Evolution of USD Honors Program and its effect on Campus Education and Community, Jaren Voss

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Arab Immigration to North Dakota: Hach Family Emigration 1910-1939, Grace Ward

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A Grounded Theory Approach to Rural Care Provider Perspectives of Disability and Sexual Violence, Blake Warner, Barbara Dieringer, and Arial Swallow

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Potential Risks of Controversial Advocacy for Rural Mental Health Professionals From a Patient Perspective, Patrick Waugh

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Predator-Prey Interaction Between a Threatened Turtle and an Invasive Bivalve, Vanessa A. Weigel

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Liquid Gold: Antitrust and Consumer Protection in the Human Milk Industry, Anne C. Weyer

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A dentin integrated microfluidic device mimics dentin interfaces for oral biofilm and permeability studies., Krishantha Wijewardhane

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South Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program: Using Teleaudiology to Conduct Infant Diagnostic Assessments, Hannah Williams

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How to become more motivated, Jessica Wolf

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Limiting Stress through Grounding and Breathing Techniques, Jenna Zantow, Laura Linneman, Zekarias Begossa, Logan Daul, and Madison Stevens

Student Works from 2020

Socioeconomic Status Impact on College Students' Grade Point Average, Talya Aasen and Karliana Kelly

Immigrant Help in Chestnut Crowned Babbler Communities, Michaela Ahrenholtz

Determining the Localization of MOSCs in the Brain, Rusul Ali

Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis, Tyson Allen

Effectiveness of an Injury Prevention Program on Division I Track & Field Runners, Courtney Almendinger, Brooke Ireland, Aaron Lemon, and Anna Sudbeck

USD Mock Trial - State of Midlands v Jordan Ryder, Tuckor Anderson, Krista Honomiche, Hannah Juelfs, Collin Fischer, Allison Howard, Alex Deis, and Ashlynn Burke

Management of Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection, Zulfia Anderson

What is American About American Religious History?, Haley Andrews, Hannah Dreeszen, Izaak Farrer, Elle Findlay, Allison Howard, Ryan Mohr, Selena Olvera, Erin Peacock, Bainbridge Peterson, and Anna Reifenrath

AWOL: Nashville - Housing & Food Security, Cassandrua Ann Echols

Role of the Selaginella lepidophylla bHLH Transcription Factor in Drought Stress Response of Arabidopsis thaliana, Madhavi Anuradha Ariyarathne

Interaction of Biomolecules with Graphene/Cu Surfaces, Ashen Anuradha Suduweli Kondage

University of South Dakota Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness, Irene Thelma Arango Gomez

Translating Por el sótano y el torno: an Exercise in Translation for Performance, Cara Ashten McLaughlin

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Mechanistic Studies of the Decarbonylation of Carboxylic Acids using Palladium Catalysts, Samuel Asiedu Fosu

Developmental Stuttering, Kat Baker

Consequences of In Utero Exposure to Alcohol, Brittany Nicole Bamberg

Effects of a Biofeedback Intervention on Student Test Anxiety and Performance, Traci Ann Barnable

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Oral Tradition as a Pedagogical Approach to Willa Cather's "My Antonia", April Bayer

Marketing Collaboration: An Ethnographic Study Analyzing the Function of a Writing Center, Mataiya Bebbington

Postmodern Time: An Analysis of Cultural Perception and Effects Within the Discipline of Anthropology, Mataiya Bebbington

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Pathogenesis, Etiology and Clinical Considerations., Valerie A. Belding

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Social Networking on Environmentally Conscious Behavior and Well-being, Alison Benson, Jay Cooper, Konner Kielman, and Kendel Wheat

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Dimerization of Functionalized Isoindenones, Osamakon Bernard Osemwenkhae

Understanding Electronic Structure and Bonding in Uranium Complexes by Using Computational Methods, Rina Bhowmick

Contemporary Art Education Practices and Methods, Sydney Bitz, Lisbeth Castro, and Dakota Wilson

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Tick Surveillance in Eastern South Dakota, Holly Black

Forget Me Not: Revolutionizing the Way We Second-Hand Shop Online, Brigit A. Blote, Morgan M. Eikanger, Payton S. Ryz, Amber C. Ellison, and Ashlynn F. Atwood

America: Desensitized to Death?, Hannah Booth

Societal Stigmatization Towards Native Americans, Sarah Borgers, Brittany Vial, Makayla Beeck, Elma Sahuric, and Zaida Meza

Paws for a Cause, Tandis Bovee, Elijah Diane Malsom, Callie Ann Clark, Carter James Goulet, Sippsy Citlaly Zavala, Tyler Joseph Leif, and Daniel David Braun

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Ashlyn Bowker

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Utilization of Mobile Technology Applications to Promote Early Literacy in Children with Complex Communication Needs, Hanna Browder

How Does Technology Affect Measuring Foot Posture?, Taylor Brown

Male Betta Splendens: Measuring Aggressive Behavior in Response to Foreign Stimuli, Katie Brust

A Place for Us, Dillon Bryant

Evaluating Financial Distress, Cultural Fit, and Social Support, as Predictors of Well-Being in First Generation College Students, Levenae Buggs

Exploring Effects of Altered Nup153 Expression Through CRISPR/dCas9 Systems, Ryan Burdine

Percentile Control Charts for the Generalized Pareto Distribution, Ruth Burkhalter

Social Isolation, Britt Buss, Michelle J. Sharpe, Maria G. Francisco, Isabella M. Gasca, Rachael Megan Gaertner, and MaryEllen Kay Hilton

Knockdown of UBXN2A Protein Induces Colorectal Cancer Metastasis Through Up-Regulation of the mTORC2 Signaling Pathway, Maria Agustina Callegari

Food Pantry (Trivia), Victoria Callegari, Andrew Murphy Prudich, Cole McClure, and Brittni Cottrell

Issues and Subjective Wellbeing, Maria Camila Ordonez Carbajal

Issues and Subjective Wellbeing, Maria Camila Ordonez Carbajal

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Bioaccumulation and Trophic Transfer of Selenium in South Dakota Tile Wetland Species, Kaitlyn Campbell

The Effect of Student Debt on Priorities and Decisions after Graduation, Maralyn CarderAfton Grady, Maila Manninen, Sierra Marshall, and Jessica Delgado

Contemporary Issues in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies: Sex Ed, Sexual Health, and Women of Color, Salena Carr, Joey Jean-Louis, and Alex Peterson

Using Interpersonal and Self-Functioning to Anticipate the Engagement of NSSI and Suicide, Rachel Chavin

Vermillion Counts! 2020 Census, Ben Chleborad, Makenzie Maher, Alex Deis, Drew Rozell, Jack McCarty, and Austin Goenner

The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Emotional Intelligence, and Mental Health Outcomes in College Students, Julia Christine Noah, Kassidy Ellen Welsh, and Jilianne Margaret Hofer

The Origin and Antiquity of Venereal Syphilis, Kaci Clement

The Victimization of Native American Women in the United States: The Impact and Potential Underlying Factors, Kaci Clement