Academic Summit

Session 1

A Theory of Inter-Generational Reparations in Nozick’s Historical Conception of Property Rights

Jules Guidry, Northwestern State University

Hamilton Hall 113

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 1

Neurological Effects of Caffeine on Individuals With Bipolar Disorder

Destiny LaRue, Northwestern State University

Hamilton Hall 113

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 2

Fingertip Tracking Using the Microsoft Kinect

Grace Chenevert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Hamilton Hall 223

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 2

Fixed Point Theory of Matrix Families

Amal deAlwis, Southeastern Louisiana University

Hamilton Hall 223

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 2

Synthesis of Azide Ligands and Conjugation to G5 PAMAM Dendrimers

Lauren Luce, Nicholls State University

Hamilton Hall 223

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 3

Variations in Raindrop Size Distributions Associated with Diverse Storm Types and Structures

Anthony Viramontez, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Hamilton Hall 116

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 3

Spark Plasma Heat Treated ZrB2-SiC and HfB2-SiC Composites for Ultra High Temperature Aerospace Applications

Marquavious T. Webb, Grambling State University

Hamilton Hall 116

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 3

A Traffic Light Control System Design

Monroe Willis, Grambling State University
Deshon Swafford, Grambling State University
Iree Jackson, Grambling State University

Hamilton Hall 116

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Session 1

Huckleberry Trails Entry Pavilion

Aaliyah Muhammad, Louisiana Tech University
Lindsy Trisler, Louisiana Tech University
Bailey Craighead, Louisiana Tech University

Hamilton Hall 115

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 1

The Friend and Helper and Advocate of Every Good Cause: Victorian Print Culture and the Dissemination of the New Woman Movement

Brandi Vincent, Northwestern State University

Hamilton Hall 115

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 2

Stinking Lizaveta: the Humble Saint of The Brothers Karamazov

Jillian Allbritton, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Hamilton Hall 113

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 2

Three Austrian Muses

Taylor LeBlanc, Nicholls State University

Hamilton Hall 113

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 2

Allons! A Universal Call to Freedom in Walt Whitman’s Song of the Open Road

Brandon Naquin, Nicholls State University

Hamilton Hall 113

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 3

Is A Picture Worth A Thousand Words? Testing the Effectiveness of Sports Ads

Glenna Richmiller, University of New Orleans
Charles McMaster, University of New Orleans

Hamilton Hall 223

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 3

Rougelot & Sons

Sidney Rougelot, University of New Orleans

Hamilton Hall 223

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 3

The Common Core Curriculum and Proposed Adaptations for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Avarelle Williams, University of New Orleans

Hamilton Hall 223

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 1

Initiation of a Soil Survey of Southwest Louisiana and its Potential Forensic Applications

Justin Higginbotham, McNeese State University
Drew Hood, McNeese State University

Hamilton Hall 223

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 1

Monitoring Coastal Erosion and Near-Shore Structures in Southwest Louisiana

Amit Sharma, McNeese State University

Hamilton Hall 223

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 2

Nitrate and Type 1 Diabetes in Alligators

Stephen Green, Louisiana Tech University

Hamilton Hall 116

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 2

Ortho-Alkoxylation of Diaryl Ketoxime Ethers

Elizabeth Kimball, Southeastern Louisiana University

Hamilton Hall 116

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 2

Biofunctional Clay Nanotube Composites

Joshua Tully, Louisiana Tech University

Hamilton Hall 116

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 3

Beliefs in the Mickey Shunick Case: The Impact of Familiarity, Involvement and Individual Differences

Emily Broussard, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ariel Guillory, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Samantha Marks, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Richard Nelson, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Hamilton Hall 113

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 3

Incidence of Clostridium difficile Infections Related to the Administration of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics and Proton Pump Inhibitors

Jacob Foret, Nicholls State University

Hamilton Hall 113

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 3

Surface Modification of TiO2 Nanoparticles to Enhance Biocompatibility and Selectivity for Use in Photodynamic Therapy

Alexander S. Lyons Jr., University of New Orleans
Richard M. Prevost, University of New Orleans
Scott W. Gordon, University of New Orleans

Hamilton Hall 113

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 1

Prometheus Radio Project vs FCC: A Legal Analysis of Conglomerate Ownership of Radio Broadcasting

Hannah Matherne, Southeastern Louisiana University

Hamilton Hall 223

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 1

The Politics of Translation: A Literary Experiement in Two Languages

Maria-Josee Mendez, McNeese State University

Hamilton Hall 223

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 2

No Glove, No Love: Predicting Condom Use Behaviors from Implicit and Explicit Attitudes and Psychological Flexibility

Jessica Auzenne, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Hamilton Hall 113

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 2

The Impact of Victim Alcohol Consumption and Perpetrator Use of Force on Perceptions of an Acquaintance Rape Vignette

Jada Horton, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ariel Guillory, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Tracy Protti, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lauren Held, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Hamilton Hall 113

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 2

Social Media and Racism: A State-by-State Analysis of Post 2012 Presidential Election Tweets

Cory Williams, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Hamilton Hall 113

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 3

Is It Time For A Female President?

Kometa Mufor, Grambling State University

Hamilton Hall 116

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 3

Examining Statistical and Practical Differences Among Life Expectancy Tables: Implications for Vocational Rehabilitation

Morgan Soileau, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Hamilton Hall 116

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM