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Examining Racial Stereotypes of African-Americans in Sitcoms and their Effect on Society’s Perception of the Black Population Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gordon Hannah Abstract Adam Crain Major: Chemistry Research Topic: Dendrimer Biomimetic of Carbonic Anhydrase Catalyst Faculty Mentor: Dr. Heba Abourahma Abstract Raymond Elliott Major: History Research Topic: Seeking Social Change: The Role of African-American Churches During the Civil Rights Movement in Pittsburgh Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Ricketts Abstract Timothy Gleave Major: Nuclear Medicine Technology Research Topic: Out of Shape?: An Evaluation of the Pennsylvania State Health Improvement Plan’s Community Partnerships and Major Health Issues facing Urban & Rural Areas. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Harvey Holtz Abstract Heather Humphries Major: Psychology Research Topic: College Students Attribution of Blame in a Domestically Violent Situation Faculty Mentor: Dr. Beverly Goodwin Abstract Danielle Kuntz Major: Music Education Research Topic: The Role of the Organ in the Lutheran Churches of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew Baumer Abstract Shane Moulton Major: Psychology Research Topic: Perceived Virtues and Societal Stereotypes of Relational and Agentic Achievement Across Race and Gender Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maureen McHugh Abstract Joshua Reinard Major: Regional Planning Research Topic: Is Zoning Working in the Borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania? Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bob Begg Abstract John Turlington Major: Marketing Research Topic: Pirates of the Internet: The Efficacy of the RIAA to Stop the Practice Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lucinda Willis Abstract Jason Ussack Major: Elementary Education Research Topic: Title IX Impact on Male Collegiate Athletes Faculty Mentor: Dr. Becky Knickelbein Abstract Class of 2005 Tekerra Chandler Major: Child Development and Family Relations Research Topic: Bridging the Reading Achievement Gap Among African-American and Euro-American Primary Students Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mary Jalongo Abstract Angela Deans Major: International Business Research Topic: Characteristics of African-American Females Holding Executive Positions in Corporate America Faculty Mentor: Dr. Krish Krishnan Abstract Geno Edwards Major: Social Studies Education Research Topic: "...A Wall of Separation..." Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gwendolyn Torges Abstract Isaiah Green Major: Psychology Research Topic: Does Music Make You Smarter? A Look at What Effect Music Has on the Brain by Examining the Success Rates Among B.A. Music Performance Majors at IUP Faculty Mentor: Dr. Melvin Jenkins Abstract April Jackson Major: English Research Topic: Negotiating Between Feminism and Faith: A Study of Women in the Episcopal Church Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ronald Shaffer Abstract Terence Johnson Major: Communications Media Research Topic: Persuasion Appeals in Pop-up Advertisements Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kurt Dudt Abstract Sharon Layton Major: Psychology Research Topic: The Effects of Multiple Method Learning in Secondary Language Acquisition Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kimberely Husenits Abstract Karen Lunger Major: Secondary Spanish Education Research Topic: Afro-Venezuelans, Hugo Chavez, and Education: A Case-Study of Empowerment Faculty Mentor: Dr. Caroll Young Abstract C. Scott McDonald Major: Communications Media Research Topic: Tattoos: More than Just a Pretty Picture Faculty Mentor: Dr. Judith Villa Abstract Michael Morriseau Major: Management Information Systems Research Topic: Representation of African-Americans in the Pittsburgh Television News Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kurt Dudt Abstract Cynthia Rivera Major: Communications Media Research Topic: A Comparison of Propoganda Appeals in Spanish and English Commercials Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kurt Dudt Abstract Nicole Ryals Major: History (Pre-Law) Research Topic: Re-examining Reconstruction: A Study of African-Americans in South Carolina's Political Arena During the Late 19th Century Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wang Xi Abstract Verushka Vasquez Major: Speech Language Pathology in Education Research Topic: Characteristics That Support Efficacy and Efficiency in the Acquisition of English by Native Spanish-Speaking Children Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shari Robertson Abstract Danielle Wylie Major: Philosophy, English Research Topic: Language and Attitudes: The Efficacy of Political Correctness Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nancy Bell Abstract Class of 2004 Matthew Bashore Major: Social Studies Education  (Geography) Research Topic: Media's Depiction of Deforestation Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ruth Shirey Abstract Michael Berkheimer Major: Social Studies Education (History) Research Topic: Origins of the Paper Industry in Central Pennsylvania Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charles Cashdollar Abstract Emmanuel Bibangamba Major: Computer Science, Economics Research Topic: Network Security: Controlling Insider Attacks Faculty Mentor: Dr. William Oblitey Abstract Ida Bormentar Major: International Business & Human Resources Research Topic: A Panacea of African Development Programs Faculty Mentor: Dr. Calvin Masilela Abstract Edward Brown Major: Sociology Research Topic: Retention of African American Men Attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania Faculty Mentor: Dr. Beth Mabry Abstract Charlene Dube Major: Finance and Accounting Research Topic: The Impact of Multi-National Corporations on Developing Countries Faculty Mentor: Dr. William Ames Abstract Teresa Eury Major: Nutrition Research Topic: Characteristics Of Dieting Patterns Among High School Females at Butler High Faculty Mentor: Dr. Miriam Chaiken Abstract IUP Health Survey Matthew Fedinick Major: International Studies Class Standing: Junior Research Topic: Themes of Religion in Comparison to the Collective Unconscious Faculty Mentor: Dr. James Gibson Abstract Opal Gayle Major: Spanish and English Research Topic: The Perceptions of African-Americans and the Africans in the Diaspora Faculty Mentor: Dr Veronica Watson Abstract Aaron Hooks Major: Social Studies Education (History) Research Topic: Pittsburgh Railroad Strikes of 1877 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Ricketts-Marcus Abstract Regina Hutson Major: Social Studies Education (History) Research Topic: Examining Recruitment Strategies targeting African-American students in Post-Baccalaureate programs at IUP Faculty Mentor: Dr. Eugene Thibadeau Abstract Myra Johnson Major: Journalism Research Topic: Assessing Bias Regarding Minorities in Mainstream News Media Faculty Mentor: Dr. Caroll Young, Dr. Melvin Jenkins Abstract Lauren Kwiecien Major: Social Studies Education (History) Research Topic: Library Science Information Technology Faculty Mentor: Dr. Scott Moore Abstract Candice Love Major: International Studies Research Interests: Gender Discrimination: An Examination of Large Corporation Use of Subliminal Messaging Faculty Mentor: Dr. Carolyn Thompson/Dr. Caroll Young Abstract Luz Rodriguez Major: Spanish Research Topic: Issues of "Race": Sickle Cell Among Latinos Faculty Mentor: Dr. Marveta Ryan-Sams Abstract Dana Stringe Major: Exercise Science Research Topic: An Examination of Motivations Surrounding Elderly Participation in Exercise Programs Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jonathan Smith Abstract Frank Tinsley Major: Criminology Research Interests: Computer Security with Use of Biometrics Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dennis Giever Abstract Donald Warren Major: Accounting Research Interests: Corporate Tax Shelters & Work Related Stress in the Accounting Field Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stan Yerep Abstract Erica Zong Major: Criminology Research Topic: Gang Drug Marketing & Distribution in Rural Areas Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul McCauley Abstract   Correspondence regarding this site should be sent to its maintainer, Calvin Masilela, cmasilel@iup.edu. 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