Category: College of Arts & Sciences
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Understanding Anatomy Creates Better Dancers
By Elizabeth Sullivan Faculty Mentor: Dr. Swati Agrawal Abstract Dancers engage virtually every muscle group within their bodies during movement, a phenomenon observable even in the execution of fundamental steps. Such intense muscular activity inevitably predisposes dancers to injuries. I have been part of the Performing Arts Company (PAC) at the University of Mary Washington…
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Making Healthy Choices for Academic Integrity: a Retrospective Study on the Impacts of Health on Violating the Honor Code at the University of Mary Washington
By Hannah Lee Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tracy Citeroni Abstract The Honor Code at the University of Mary Washington educates students not to lie, cheat, or steal. If a student violates the honor code, the case is brought to the Honor Council. Previous studies have shown that students are more likely to be tempted to violate…
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From Never Enough To Nothing At All: an investigation of political commentary in Euripides’ Medea
By Eleanor Clark Faculty Mentor: Joseph Romero Abstract When studying the plays of Euripides, scholars have often focused on the playwright’s social commentary while paying less attention to the relationship between the plays’ plots and the political environment in Greece at the time of their production. This paper seeks to address this gap in scholarship…
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Spatial Analysis of Soil Health and Environmental Equity in Fredericksburg, Virginia
By Faith Jones Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jackie Gallagher Abstract Environmental injustice is when poor or marginalized communities are negatively impacted by hazardous waste, resource extraction, and land use that they don’t benefit from. Environmental justice, which is a movement to combat environmental injustices, is defined by the EPA as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement…
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Tennis Match Tracker: Take Your Game to the Next Level
By Rishi Charan Shankar Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jessica Zeitz Abstract My presentation will be used to show off the website that I created to show off my tool that helps tennis players keep track of their matches and stats. This is to help them track their performance over time to see if they are improving…
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The Effect of Social Isolation on Orexin Production and Hedonic Drive in Female Mice
By Hudson McNerney Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL ISOLATION ON OREXIN PRODUCTION AND HEDONIC DRIVE IN FEMALE MICE. Hudson McNerney, Dr. R. Parrish Waters, Dept. of Biol., University of Mary Washington. Social stress is a primary instigator of psychological disorders in humans. While social stress results from social dominance relationship…
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Electing Generational Immigrants: Asian American Campaign Messaging in Virginia
By Jane Michael Faculty Mentor: Rosalyn Cooperman Abstract Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing minority groups in the U.S. due to immigration – so why don’t we hear more of their stories in electoral politics? Ninety percent of Asian Americans are immigrants or children of immigrants, which is an identity that can and…
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Design and Fabrication of 3D Printed Great Highland Bagpipes Using OnShape
By Alexander Gluchowski Faculty Mentor: Cartland Berge Abstract The goal of this project was to digitally design and model the iconic Great Highland Bagpipes utilizing OnShape, a cloud-based 3D modeling software, in order to make the instrument more accessible to students at the University of Mary Washington. The bagpipes were subsequently 3D printed using polyethylene…
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METHIONINE RESTRICTION IMPROVES CISPLATIN TREATMENT IN TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER
By Abigail Glenn Faculty Mentor: Laura Sipe Abstract Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for 10-15% of breast cancer incidences. These patients have a drastically lower survival rate compared to other breast cancers (1). TNBC lacks receptors for estrogen, progesterone, and HER2. This makes targeted therapies ineffective and limits treatment options to chemotherapy and radiation…
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ELL Programs within the Fredericksburg, VA area: A Description and Rationale for Advocacy
By Natalie Buchanan Faculty Mentor: Dr. Martinez-Mira Abstract The purpose of this research is to analyze and discuss the common challenges that the English Language-Learners (henceforth ELL) programs face in Virginia. In order to accomplish this goal I will be conducting interviews from various ELL teachers in Fredericksburg City Public Schools as well as Spotsylvania…
