Category: Poster Presentation
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Athletic Attendance Research
By Emily Mousso Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kashef Majid Abstract Athletics play a significant role in college communities, providing entertainment, camaraderie, and purpose for students and fans alike. This study examines attendance trends at University of Mary Washington (UMW) home softball games, analyzing factors that may influence spectator turnout. Using a dataset spanning from 2015 to…
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How Much Wood Would a Scene Painter Paint if a Scene Painter Could Paint Wood? : Wood Grain Paint Techniques
By Rebecca Yee Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gregg Stull Abstract “Scenic painters, we paint wood to look like wood”. In this project I used knowledge from my time in UMW as a scenic painter to further my skills and focus on wood grain techniques. In this collection of 5 wood grain samples, I used wood graining…
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The Influence of Anthocyanin Extracts on Lactobacillus plantarum Growth: Assessing Prebiotic Potential
By Bridget Zagrobelny, Andrew Eigenfeld Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lynn Lewis Abstract The human gastrointestinal tract hosts a diverse microbial ecosystem essential for regulating digestion, immune response, metabolism, and neurological function. Recent research has identified polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins found in dark red and purple fruits, as potential dietary compounds capable of supporting beneficial gut bacteria. This…
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Applying Inoculation Theory to Climate Education
By Kennedy Brooks, Nicole Dollins, Lia Fowler, Reagan Makfinsky Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Tippett Abstract This interdisciplinary research focuses on how inoculation theory, the way of building a defense against something (a virus, false news), can aid individuals in identifying cognitive biases and fallacies in their media/news. This research is done in tandem with Dr.…
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The Disappearance of Shark Tooth Island
By Kate Stoneman Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Tippett Abstract Shark Tooth Island, a popular recreational location on the Virginia side of the lower Potomac River, is disappearing. The causes include sea level rise, groundwater withdrawal, and isostatic adjustment. Given the island’s popularity, this presents a unique opportunity to educate the public about real impacts of…
