499 Mentored Research

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Milligan’s RISE Above (Research Increases Student Engagement) program provides opportunities for students to participate in experiences of faculty-mentored research and creative expression. Many Milligan students already conduct research, perform on stage, exhibit original artwork, present at conferences, and publish written works. Milligan’s RISE Above program provides more opportunities for students to participate in these experiences of research and creative expression.

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Perceptions of Latino High School Students on Parental and High School Support for Higher Education Preparation
(2014) Guerra, Megan
Latino Students’ Perceptions of Educational Involvement of Mother/Female Guardians Compared to the Father/Male Guardians and other members of the Family.
(2014) Arocha, Daniela De Sousa
Co-Morbidity of HIV and Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa
(2015) Blair, Courtney
HIV and Malaria remain two of the greatest risks of global health, accounting for massive morbidity and mortality rates. These diseases are of greatest prevalence in low-income and tropical areas, and overlap most significantly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is a review of the interactions between these infections, and their treatments. Key words used in the search include HIV and Malaria comorbidity, HIV and Malaria and Developing world, HIV and Malaria and Africa, HIV and Malaria Treatment, HIV and plasmodium falciparum. Research articles had to be published within the past 5 years and peer reviewed to be included in this review.
Athlete Motivation: How Can Coaches Motivate Athletes to Perform their Best?
(2015) Russell, Kylie
Diffuse, Divide, Devise: An Analytical Study of Devised Theatre
(2015) DeLong, Darcie; Derrick, Adam; Evans-Shell, Tess; Mixon, Laura
Quantifying and Identifying E. coli in Buffalo Creek
(2015-08-24) Crowe, John B.
Outline for Science of the Paper - Dementia and Ginkgo Biloba
(2015-12-07) Huskins, Lacey
This paper is the required outline giving details about how the structure of the research paper would be if I were to write it. It consists of effects of ginkgo biloba on cognitive process, traditional pharm meds used and then statistics of prevalence of dementia in the US. The outline also includes some information that seems simple, but the information would help bring the paper together and help readers understand better.
Occupational Therapy in a Resident Association Housing Community
(2015-12-11) Heather Harvey
The Democratization of China: A Near Reality or a Distant Improbabilty?
(2016) Morris, Abby
China is a modernized state with a falling economy. As the economy declines, citizens have begun to question and protest the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In turn, the party has begun repressing people in order to maintain power. I predict that the CCP's deteriorating legitimacy will cause more individuals to openly criticize the regime, leading to increased repression in an unsustainable cycle. As domestic and international pressures mount, the CCP will crumble, making way for democratization.
Bumper Stickers and Helping based on Impression Formation
(2016) Gibson, Cassidy
Abstract A well-established tenet of social psychology is that our first impressions matter, and those impressions are often formed using minimal information, such as attractiveness, complexion, and mannerism (Carlston & Schneid, 2015, 95). One area that has not been investigated to date, however, is bumper stickers. In this naturalistic field experiment, we explored the relationship between bumper stickers and helping behavior. Based on previous studies of impression formation, we predicted that the presence of offensive bumper stickers would reduce the amount of help offered to a stranger. Sixty adults entering a large shopping center in Northeast Tennessee were approached at random and asked for directions to a nearby nature center. Subjects were approached by a 20 year old white female standing in front of a parked car covered with 7 hostile bumper stickers (e.g., “Watch out for the idiot behind me”) or the same car covered with 7 neutral bumper stickers (e.g., “Blessed Be”). A total of 30 adults were approached for each condition (neutral vs. hostile stickers) over the course of 6 separate days. A female confederate posing as a seated passenger unobtrusively recorded the following for each encounter: (a) level of detail in the directions given, (b) disposition of the subject, and (c) approximate distance between experimenter and subject. This confederate was unaware of the type of stickers on the car during each encounter and was, thus, blind to the conditions. The stickers were periodically changed throughout the experiment. Statistically significant differences were found for all three dependent variables. As expected, those exposed to neutral bumper stickers were more likely to give detailed directions, be friendlier, and stand closer to the experimenter than those exposed to hostile bumper stickers. Results are discussed in terms of implications and suggestions for further research.
Dolphins Swimming With Sharks: A Look at Affect-Based Trust, Betrayal, and Reconciliation in an Organization
(2016-04) Foshie, Logan
Researchers (Mayer, Davis, & Schoorman, 1995; McAllister, 1995; Morris & Moberg, 1994; Robinson, Dirks & Ozcelik, 2004) have long recognized the importance of trust in the successful functioning of organizations. It is trust that enables a bond to develop between leaders and followers and creates the foundation necessary for high quality leader-follower relationships (Graen & Uhl-Bein, 1995). A trust-based relationship allows both the leader and the follower to have faith in the intentions and actions of each other, thus allowing the accomplishment of personal and organizational goals (Robinson, Dirks & Ozcelik, 2004). But what happens to the leader-follower relationship when trust is betrayed? Increasingly betrayal and violation of trust is becoming commonplace within organizations (Bies & Tripp, 1996; Robinson, Dirks & Ozcelik, 2004). What is the impact on leader-follower relationship when trust is betrayed? Will an attempt at reconciliation moderate the impact of trust betrayal on the relationship between the leader and the follower? This paper will examine the literature and propose a methodology of reconciliation to address the effects of betrayal on affect-based trust and the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) relationship in an organizational setting.
What Do We Mean By Gender Equality?
(2016-04) Albrecht, Olivia
What Do We Mean by Gender Equality? Gender equality is a major issue, both in our culture and in a wide variety of biblical texts. By surveying college students of various backgrounds and experiences, I am investigating how college students of various educational backgrounds define gender equality and whether they believe we have or will achieve it. My research will result in better understanding of the perceived meanings of “gender equality,” a broader grasp of the complexity of the quest for gender equality, and therefore a more restrained view of the extent to which gender equality has been achieved. Through studying the responses and reactions of students, there will likely also be fresh ideas for moving forward toward increased gender equality.
Dollywood or Bust: A Theme Park and Its Community
(2016-05-01) Stephens, Micah
Dollywood has certainly made an impact on the area of East Tennessee by which it is surrounded. Some might argue that this increasingly popular tourist “trap” has turned an area, rich in Appalachian heritage, into an area of extreme commercialism based on a misrepresentation of that heritage. However, it is this same tourism that employs many of the community’s locals. This project explores not only the place of Dollywood, but the people who live and work near the park, both in research and through a photo essay. Dollywood has taken great strides to protect the heritage of the community through its many museums and shows in the park. Dolly Parton has often said of herself, “It takes a lot of money to look this cheap” (N.p.), while Pigeon Forge might give the impression of “cheap” looking commercialization, it takes a great deal of funding to sustain the livelihoods of its inhabitants and to preserve their cultural heritage. This is provided by the rural tourism found in attractions such as Dollywood.
When Tradition Is a Trap: Revisiting the Purpose of Philippians 2:1-11
(2017-04-07) Miller, Michaela; Blackburn, Dr. Lee
Traditions are hard to escape. Especially in the church, tradition guides the ways in which scripture is expounded upon and taught, so that often one hears a particular passage explained in much the same way time and time again. In some cases, tradition can in fact perpetuate exegetical imbalances. I would contend that an example of such an imbalance is evidenced in the interpretation of Philippians 2:1-11. This well-known passage begins with a series of practical exhortations, then moves into the famous “Christ hymn,” which treats Christ’s incarnation, suffering, and ultimate exaltation. The latter half of the passage has been the subject of innumerable sermons, books, and commentaries, and is typically separated from its original function of powerfully illustrating the exhortation in the previous verses. This persistent division of the text is the result of the pattern of its interpretation throughout church history, which was further reinforced by the Trinitarian Controversies of the fourth century. In order to substantiate this argument, I will begin by briefly discussing the grammar of the passage in order to demonstrate the intended unity between the exhortation and the Christ hymn, as well as the exegetical implications of this unity. Then I will survey the potential reasons that this passage was often exegetically divided and how two unique exegetes, Ambrosiaster and John Chrysostom, managed to situate the Christ hymn in its original context in their interpretations.
A Study of Racism on the Campus of Milligan College
(2017-05-01) Blosser, Kaylynn
Racism is a social issue that is still happening today. Racism, as defined in this study, is an act of aggression toward a person of one race from a member of a different race. Many colleges and universities struggle with racial equality. Racism may be expressed by students, faculty, and staff on college and university campuses. Forms of racism may include: verbal, nonverbal, written, or physical acts of aggression based on racial prejudices. In light of learning about racism on other college and university campuses, I have conducted a research study to see where Milligan College stands from student perspectives on racial equality. To do this, I developed a survey that was distributed to a sample of 157 traditional undergraduates enrolled in the Fall-2016 semester. I looked at two groups: GOAH Diversity Scholars and Non-GOAH students. I used a stratified systematic random sample to select participants from the general student body for the Non-GOAH group and sent surveys to all of the GOAH Diversity Scholars. Of the 157 selected participants, 79 finished the survey. The results of this study show that racism is an issue on Milligan’s campus in terms of student-to-student relations. A lot of the racism that occurs on campus, according to the present study, is expressed in the form of inconsiderate comments and racial jokes. This may be due to lack of familiarity with people of other races than oneself. Diversity classes could help lessen the divide between the white majority student body and those of different races on the campus of Milligan College.
Reading into Literacy Rates: A Comparative Analysis of Economic Literacy and Prosperity
(2017-12-02) Borchert, Elissa
Financial and economic literacy are essential for making sound investment, educational, financial, and political decisions, and yet some of the most developed nations in the world do not require all voting citizens to take courses in personal finance and basic economic theory. There is a strong case for economic and financial literacy influencing the overall prosperity of nations. When the general population better understands how economic systems work and how to properly steward their own resources, nations naturally become more prosperous. The empirical evidence presented in this paper shows a strong correlation between rising GDP and other quality of life indicators and the economic and financial literacy rates of the general population. In addition to increased economic and individual prosperity there are strong indications that education about financial and economic issues lead to more stable and transparent government systems.
World Cup and FIFA Rankings
(2018-04) de la Torre Gonzalez, Luis Esteban
This paper explains the research done using Econometric principles to find a predictive model for the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018. It also shows the results obtained by the model.
The effects of polarized light on B. napus growth
(2018-04-19) Anderson, Cassidy
Throughout nature, carbohydrates and proteins are observed to have respectively homogenous chirality; carbohydrates are known to exist in a right-hand (D) configuration and proteins in a left-hand (L) state. Previous studies have shown that plants show polarization effects when grown in varying types of polarized light. It is hypothesized that our galaxy has a magnetic spin and magnetic orientation, which contributes to the homogeneous, naturally occurring chirality of proteins and carbohydrates. This study aims to examine both the phenotypic and chemical polarization effects of four different types of light on Brassica napus ssp. Pabularia. Altering the direction of light to which B. napus is exposed may alter the configuration of carbohydrates that it produces via photosynthesis. Carbohydrates are extracted from the natural product through an ethanolic homogenization step. The resulting combination of glucose, sucrose, and fructose solution are then separated using HPLC with a size-exclusion column. After separation and recollection, the carbohydrates are run through a polarimeter to determine chirality of the sugars. D-form sugars give a positive absorbance, while L-form reads a negative absorbance value. Over time, B. napus may show preference for a specific type of polarized light and, over many generations, undergo an evolutionary change that causes the organism to begin producing L-oriented enantiomer carbohydrates as a direct result of the type of polarized light to which it was exposed.
Jane Austen’s Legacy: 200 Years of Austen’s Novels, Characters and Happily Ever Afters
(2018-04-19) Williams, Kristen; RISE Above Research Conference
What is it about Jane Austen’s novels that are still relevant today? Is it the characters or the love stories? Or is it the reminder of a simpler time that keeps modern audiences coming back for more? In my paper I interrogate the enduring legacy of Jane Austen and why modern audiences still read her novels today. Austen’s wit and analysis of human character has lasted for over two hundred years and have made her novels last. Her characters have been used for countless adaptions all over the world. Austen’s characters are also among the most prolific in literature. Austen also does not shy away from hard subjects, like elopement, which would have been taboo for her time period. In my paper, I compare adaptions of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Persuasion across mediums including films, blogs, and mini-series. I conclude that the je ne sais quoi around Austen is that even after two hundred years, modern audiences still watch adaptions of her novels and authors and movie producers still make adaptions of her novels that are reflective of their eras.
Importance of a Weight-Gain-First Strategy when Recovering from Anorexia Nervosa
(2018-04-19) Douglas, Sarah
This research paper chronicles the imperative need for people recovering from anorexia nervosa to gain weight quickly. Many treatment methods wait for the patient to heal the mind before putting on weight, but malnutrition disallows correct brain function. Therefore, without significant weight gain, healing of the mind simply is not possible. Additionally, the weight gain cannot be restricted nor predicted by a scale. Bodies all work differently, especially bodies that were starved for extended periods of time. The research contained in this paper argues for trusting the body to gain the necessary weight, uninterrupted by doctors’ scales or charts. The paper starts by defining anorexia nervosa and corrects misconceptions. It also details the many physical effects detrimental to the patient’s health, defends why weight recovery should be the primary focus, describes old approaches to weight restoration, and warns of the challenges that weight gain will bring. The paper engages a wide range of research to advance for fast and unrestricted weight gain.

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