7th Annual
TRU Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference
Conference at a Glance
Friday March 30, 2012
Time Location Event
12:00 - 5:00 pm OM Student Street Student Poster Exhibit
5:30 - 7:00 pm Terrace Room Reception
Campus Activity Centre Guest Speaker:
Jerri-Lynne Cameron
Office of Research
Innovation and Graduate Studies
7:30 - 10:00 pm OM Black Box Theatre Dessert Theatre:
& Selected one-act plays from the
Art Gallery (intermission) TRU Actors Workshop Theatre’s
13th Annual Directors Festival
Saturday March 31, 2012
Time Location Event
8:00 - 8:30 am IB Lobby Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 am IB 1015 Opening Remarks:
Christine Adam, Dean of Students
9:00 - 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions A1, B1, & C1
10:00 - 10:30 am IB Lobby Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions A2, B2, C2 & D2
11:30 - 1:00 pm Panorama Room Lunch and Student Research Panel
1:10 - 2:10 pm Concurrent Sessions A3, B3 & C3
2:15 - 3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions A4, B4, C4 & D4
3:15 - 3:45 pm IB Lobby Refreshment Break
3:45 - 4:45 pm Concurrent Sessions A5, B5, C5 & D5
5:00 - 7:00 pm IB Lobby Wine & Cheese, Closing Remarks:
Dr. Will Garrett-Petts
Associate Dean of Arts
All Day IB Lobby Book Sale by donation
Friday March 30, 2012
Student Poster Exhibit Presenters:
Paul M. Antonelli Natural Resource Carbon Sink Potential on Copper
Sciences and Molybdenum Mine Tailings
(W. Gardner) through the use of Biosolids in
Reclamation
Nicholas Azad Chemistry Assessing Organometallic
(N. Reed & Fluoroquinolone Derivatives and
N. Cheeptham) Aromatic Compounds Synthesized
via Directed Ortho Metalation for
their Potential Anti-Cancer and Anti-
Bacterial Properties
Lauren Barrett Psychology The Differential Effects of Single and
(M. Woloszyn) Repeated Testing Procedures in the
DRM Paradigm
Caitlyn Best Biological Sciences Biological Control of Surface Algae
(R. Smith)
Carlee Beuk Biological Sciences Determination of Susceptibility to
(N. Cheeptham) Fosfomycin and Tigecycline of
Enterobacteriaceae Isolates from
Royal Inland Hospital Producing
Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases
Gareth Bloudell Chemistry Investigation of the Interaction
(K. Donkor) between Nisin and Beta-
Lactoglobulin by Matrix-Assisted
Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass
Spectrometry
Michael Bregoliss Chemistry Simultaneous Determination of
(K. Donkor) Potentially Anticarcinogenic
Flavonoids by Liquid
Chromatography Electrospray
Ionization Mass Spectrometry
Chris Carrier Architecture and The Heating and Cooling Potential of
Engineering Technology an Earth Tube System in
(D. Parkes) Kamloops, BC
Kunal Chopra Computing Science An Extensible Service-oriented
(A. Park) Architecture for Delivering Context-
Awareness and Adaptation to
Mobile Systems
Kelsey Clarke Psychology Effects of Mindfulness Instruction
(C. Ortner) Variation on Anxiety and the Role of
State and Trait Mindfulness
Alexander Condon Health Science Sulphur Aerosol Geoengineering
(P. Powers) and Human Health
Megan Cullinane Geography Walkability in Ashcroft, BC: Creating
Nicole Evanoff (T. Waldichuk) a Walkable Community Plan
Marc Zuccaro
Monica de Koning Psychology Emotion Regulation and Memory
(C. Ortner)
Evgeniy Dmitriev Computing Science Using Tablets for Math Tutoring
(K. O'Neil)
Sabina Donnelly Biology Effects of Reproductive Mode on
(L. Baldwin) Offspring Viability in
Ranunculus glaberrimus
Yulia Egorova Chemistry Sensitive Determination of 2- and 4-
(K. Donkor) methylimidazoles by Liquid
Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
(LC/MS)
Yulia Egorova Chemistry Study of the Effect of Heavy Water
(N. Mora-Diez) on Acid-Base Equilibria
Pooya Eslamdoust Computing Science Beyond Magnetic Stripes: The Next
(K. O'Neil) Generation of Payment Processing
Tarik Ganibegovic Biological Sciences Serotyping of Penicillin
(N. Cheeptham) Susceptibility and Macrolide-
Lincosamide-Streptogramin B
Resistant Group B Streptococcus
Isolates from a Canadian Hospital
David Gore Chemical Biology The Effects of Ethanol on the
(R. Smith) Polymerase Chain Reaction
Melissa Faye Hardy Biological Sciences Comparison of the Elemental
(C. Ross Friedman) Composition in Male and Female
Arceuthobium americanum (dwarf
mistletoe) Flowers: A Scanning
Electron Microscopy Study
Paige Hegadoren Physics Infrared Thermography as a Proxy
(M. Paetkau) for Cattle Body Temperature
Simerjeet Kaur Computing Science Study of People’s Behaviour
(A. Park) Using Virtual Environments
Connor Kulchyski Environmental Chemistry Method Development for Sensitive
(K. Donkor) Determination of Haloquinones by
Capillary Electrophoresis
Natalie Lidster Human Services Mommy's School: A Place for You
(J. Birkbeck)
Aiden MacIntyre Tourism Young People as Wine Tourists
(R. Hood)
Kristen Marini Biological Science Investigating the Relationship
(M. Reudink) Between Feather Growth Rate and
Habitat Quality in the American
Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla )
Ashley Morrison Sciences Structural Plumage Colouration as
(M. Reudink) an Indicator of Direct Reproductive
Benefits in the Mountain Bluebird
(Sialia currucoides )
Jennifer Olsen Chemical Biology Determination of the Strength and
(H. Huttunen-Hennelly & Type of Interaction Between
K. Donkor) Indolicidin and Lipopolysaccharide
using Capillary Electrophoresis
Rebecca Paliwoda Chemistry Application of Capillary
(K. Donkor) Electrophoresis for the Study of
Interaction Between Omega-3 Fatty
Acids and Epigallocatechin Gallate
Priya Parekh Biological Sciences The Influence of Wind Speed on the
(L. Gosselin) Dispersal of Dormant Stages of
Artemia franciscana
Aaron Plahn Science A Numerical Investigation of
(R. Taylor) Transient Chaos in the Circular
Planar Restricted Three Body
Problem
James Pomfret Animal Biology Relationship Between Historic
(M. Reudink) Dietary Patterns and Population
Changes in Vaux’s swift
Cody A. Ponting Biological Sciences Maximizing CO2 Sequestration Using
(R. Smith) Continuous Growth Cultures of
Chlamydomonas sp. in series
Jennifer Powers Geography Growing Season Understory Rainfall
Kyle Bondarchuk (D. Carlyle-Moses) Dynamics in an Aspen Stand,
Lac Du Bois, British Columbia
Michael Reid Chemistry Characterization of the Interaction
(K. Donkor) between Nisin and Shikimic Acid
by Affinity Capillary Electrophoresis
Devon Rule Biological Sciences The Effects of UV Light on the
(N. Cheeptham) Antimicrobial Activities of Cave
Actinomycetes
Jillian Rutherford Biological Sciences Using Operant Conditioning to
(J. Church) Facilitate Physiological Sampling
from Captive Ungulates
Corbin Sallis Chemistry Separation and Quantification of 2-
(K. Donkor) and 4- methylimidazoles by
Capillary Electrophoresis
Warren Sanders Architecture and Mutualism in the Built Environment
Engineering Technology
(D. Parkes)
Scott Sternig Physics High Altitude Balloon
Adam Limber (N. Fortier & M. Paetkau)
Melissa Stewart Biological Sciences Changes in Antimicrobial Resistance
(J. Van Hamme) of Escherichia coli in Fecal Samples
of Cattle Fed Wine-Supplemented
Feed
Kristin Tilbury Chemical Biology Comparing Production of Sexual
(L. Baldwin) Structures, Petal Reflectance and
Overall Floral Chemical Profiles to
Abundance of Sexual Morphs in an
Androdioecious Population of
Sagebrush Buttercup (Ranunculus
glaberrimus ssp. xxxx )
Morgan Trotter Psychology Behavioural Analysis of Grizzly Bear
(J. Hallonquist) Cubs
Becky Wilcox Respiratory Therapy Shifting Perspectives around
Alex Kluth (J. Chan) Tobacco: Bad Person or Chronic
Monica Hehli Disease of Relapse
Shayla Sallis
Tristan Anderson
Nikki Willier Geography Student-Led Environmental
Megan Cullinane (T. Waldichuk) Geography Field Trips: An Example
Conrad Hergott from a Third Year Course in
Sandra Upson Kamloops, BC
Lindsay Jmaiff
Kelly Shea
Sam Parobec
Obed Masege
Kailey Colonna
Caylee Stewart
NOTES
Saturday March 31, 2012
9:00 - 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions A1, B1, and C1
Session A1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM IB 1008
"Environmental Systems, Environmental Protection"
Priya Parekh Biological Sciences The Influence of Wind Speed on the
(L. Gosselin) Dispersal of Dormant Stages of
Artemia franciscana
Bonnie Klohn Economics ENGO Influence in International
(L.Lamb) Environmental Negotiations
Jillian Rutherford Biological Sciences
Using Operant Conditioning to
Facilitate
(J.Church) Facilitate Physiological Sampling
from Captive Ungulates
Session B1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM IB 1010
"Flights of Imagination"
Sean Morrison Economics YKA Airport 2012 Passenger Volume
(M. Mahbobi) Forecasts
Zach Millward Philosophy Induction: Enabler of Wonder
(J. Woodrow)
Jonathon Keller Tourism Jets or Propellors: An Analysis of the
(K.Caton) Choices Facing Kamloops Air
Travellers
9:00 - 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions A1, B1, and C1
Session C1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM IB 1015
"Quality of Life, Health, and Wealth"
Leah Rempel Geography Testing the Small City Quality of
(T. Waldichuk) Place Reporting System: The
Example of Salmon Arm, British
Columbia
Jennifer McDougall Nursing Building Capacity for Public
(S. Duncan) Health Practice Education and
Health Human Resources: A
Participatory Inquiry into Best
Practices and Exemplars
Christina Smale Economics Value of Residential Building
(M. Mahbobi) Permits for Single Family Dwellings
in Canada: What Does the Future
Hold?
Coffee Break 10:00 - 10:30 AM IB Lobby
10:30 - 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions A2, B2, C2 and D2
Session A2: 10:30 - 11:30 AM IB 1008
"Predicting the Future, Analyzing the Past"
Taylor Gordon Economics Predicting Future Membership
(M. Mahbobi) Totals for Cliffside Climbing Gym
Saskia Perriard-Abdoh History The Founding of Halifax and its
(A. Gagnon) Impact on the Outcome of the
Seven Years War
James Pomfret Animal Biology Relationship Between Historic
(M. Reudink) Dietary Patterns and Population
Changes in Vaux’s Swift
Session B2: 10:30 - 11:30 AM IB 1010
"Habitats and Environments"
Jennifer Powers Geography Growing Season Understory Rainfall
Kyle Bondarchuk (D. Carlyle-Moses) Dynamics in an Aspen Stand,
Lac Du Bois, British Columbia
Warren Sanders Architecture and Mutualism in the Built
Engineering Technology Environment
(D. Parkes)
Parth Mukesh Patel Business How does Blended Learning
Administration Improve Student Performance?
(A. Tucker)
10:30 - 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions A2, B2, C2 and D2
Session C2: 10:30 - 11:30AM IB 1015
"The Cost of Living"
Pooya Eslamdoust Computing Science Beyond Magnetic Stripes: The
(K. O’Neil) Next Generation of Payment
Processing
Elon Newstrom Interdisciplinary Don't Answer That Knock on the
(J. Church) Door
Steven Holm Economics B.C. Student Loan Policy in the
(D. Pyne) Global Context: Efficiency and
Equity Considerations
Session D2: 10:30 - 11:30 AM IB 1020
"Perspectives on Health and Well-being"
Natalie Sanesh Nursing The Motivation for Meaningful
(B. Paterson) Involvement in AIDS Organizations
Rebecca Paliwoda Chemistry Application of Capillary
(K. Donkor) Electrophoresis for the Study of
Interaction between Omega-3 Fatty
Acids and Epigallocatechin Gallate
Sara Burchnall Economics Toward a New Measure of Growth
(L. Lamb) and Development: An Econometric
Analysis of Well-being in Canada
Lunch Break 11:30 - 1:00 PM Panorama Room
Sponsored by the School of Business and Economics
Student Research Panel Moderator: OK, LET'S TALK RESEARCH!
Sabina Donnelly Dr. Jim Hoffman Students Active in Undergrad
Emily Hope Research Provide Insights and Advice
Bonnie Klohn
Rebecca Paliwoda
Brant Shapka
1:10 - 2:10 PM Concurrent Sessions A3, B3 and C3
Session A3: 1:10 - 2:10 PM IB 1008
"Calculations"
Sean Morrison Economics Examining Exchange Rates Effects
(B. Hossain) on Financial Stock Markets
Natascha Hedrich Physics Search for the Higgs Boson at
(M. Paetkau) ATLAS
Peter Harding Mathematics Research in Mathematics: Gallai’s
(S. McGuinness) Conjecture
1:10 - 2:10 PM Concurrent Sessions A3, B3 and C3
Session B3: 1:10 - 2:10 PM IB 1010
"Forest Explorations"
Lance Junxian Lu History Analysis of the Great Success on
(A. Gagnon) David Thompson’s Expeditions to
the West
Graeme Wallis Business CFA Investment Research
Daniel Strong Administration Challenge: Equity Valuation of
Scott Montagliani (D. Thompson) Canfor Forest Products
Milei Wang
Kateryna Vitaliivna
Bonnie Klohn Geography Testing the Small City Quality of
(T. Waldichuk) Place Reporting System: The
Example of Prince George
Session C3: 1:10 - 2:10 PM IB 1015
All lectures cancelled or rescheduled
"Places, Permits, and Phenomena"
2:15 - 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions A4, B4, C4 and D4
Session A4: 2:15 - 3:15 PM IB 1008
"Justifications, Expectations, and Beliefs"
Saskia Perriard-Abdoh History The Military Justification for the
(B. Goehring) Great Expulsion and the Subsequent
Acadian Migrations
Andrew Dyck Economics Students’ Wage and Employment
(E.Latif) Expectations
Adam Markin Philosophy A Reason for Belief
(J. Woodrow)
Session B4: 2:15 - 3:15 PM IB 1010
"Talking Water and Wetlands"
Samantha Garrett- Anthropology Children and Speech Therapy:
Petts (L. Cooke) Collecting Authentic Experiences:
A Kamloops Study
Courtney Russett Economics Kamloops Water Consumption
(M. Mahbobi)
Steven Lee Geography Detecting Wetland Change
(T. Waldichuk) through Supervised Classification of
Landsat Satellite Imagery within the
Tunkwa Watershed of British
Columbia, Canada
2:15 - 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions A4, B4, C4 and D4
Session C4: 2:15 - 3:15 PM IB 1015
"Identities: Through Humour, Gender, and Art"
Amber Wilson English and Modern Back to the Pantry: Canada's
Languages Truth is in the Cupboard
(G. Ratsoy)
Natasha Costello Visual Arts Canadian Afghanistan War Artist:
(L. Bennett) Canadian Forces Artists Program
(CFAP)
Session D4: 2:15 - 3:15 PM IB 1020
"It Could Be Worse: Murder, Disease, and Cults"
Jason Holmes History The Death of Alexander the Great:
(T. Block) Murder Allegations and Motives
Tessa Bantock Arts Common Obstacles to Living Well
(J. Duerden) with Allergic Disease
John Sheppard History The Cult Phenomena in America:
(A. Saint John) the Psychological Effects of Cult
Experiences in America
Refreshment Break 3:15 - 3:45 PM IB Lobby
3:45 - 4:45 PM Concurrent Sessions A5, B5, C5 and D5
Session A5: 3:45 - 4:45 PM IB 1008
"When Arts and Science Intersect"
Lachlan Gonzales English and Modern Ascendant
Languages
(K. Hofmann)
Caitlyn Best Biological Sciences Biological Control of Surface
(R. Smith) Algae
Alexis Lum Biological Sciences Science, Where for Art Thou?
(L. Baldwin)
Session B5: 3:45 - 4:45 PM IB 1010
"Culture, Microbial and Otherwise"
Devon Rule Biological Sciences The Effects of UV Light on the
(N. Cheeptham) Antimicrobial Activities of Cave
Actinomycetes
Alexandra Moulton Anthropology The Young and the Reckless?
(L.Cooke) Young Canadian Heterosexual
Women at TRU and Sexual Safety
Emily Hope Visual Arts The Great Mouseion of Culver City
(D. Lawrence)
3:45 - 4:45 PM Concurrent Sessions A5, B5, C5 and D5
Session C5: 3:45 - 4:45 PM IB 1015
"South to North: Evaluating the Land"
Bonnie Klohn Political Science Evaluating Transformation in the
(T. Kading) Mexican Ejido
Amy Longo History James Douglas and How He
(A. Gagnon) Shaped British Columbia
Carl Archie Economics Northern Secwepemc Treaty:
(D. Pyne) An Economic Impact Analysis
Session D5: 3:45 - 4:45 PM IB 1020
"Narratives of Emotion and Identity"
Monica de Koning Psychology Emotion Regulation and Memory
(C. Ortner)
Logan M. Rohde English and Modern Romantic Ideas that Romantic
Languages Language Still Works: An Analysis of
(P.J. Murphy ) the Composition Scene in Portrait
of the Artist
Jeffrey McNeil Interdisciplinary In the (2s) Spirit of the Gay
(L. Cooke) Agenda: A Note on Cultural
Relativism and Homonationalism
from the Colonial Margins
Wine & Cheese 5:00 - 7:00 PM IB Lobby
Closing Remarks Dr. Will Garrett-Petts, Associate Dean of Arts
Acknowledgements
The TRU Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference would like to gratefully
acknowledge the contributions of the following:
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Acknowledgements, continued…
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acknowledge the following list of sponsors, whose financial
support makes the conference possible
Conference Sponsors
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Dean School of Nursing
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Dean School of Tourism
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TRU Library
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