2021-2022 Faculty Research Grants
New Faculty Research Grants: 2021-2022
Jochebed Bea Ade-Oshifogun (Nursing) and Jean Cadet (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness), The development of a questionnaire to measure the perception of marital disruption among Nigerian immigrants in the USA: Immigrant Marital Disruption Questionnaire (IMDQ). Abstract
Lisa Ahlberg (Chemistry), Investigation of 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition Reactions and Mechanisms: Synthesis of 5-Membered Ring Heterocycle for Potential Disease Treatments. Abstract
Shanter Alexander (School Psychology) and D’Jaris Coles-White (Speech-Language Pathology), Neurobehavioral correlates of central auditory processing disorder in adolescents with autism. Abstract
Oliver Glanz (Old Testament), Publication of New Testament Greek and Septuagint as TextFabric Database. Abstract
Daniel Gonzalez (Biology), Phase III of Amazonian Manatee Detection with Side-scan Sonar. Abstract
Shawna Henry, Melinda Nwanganga (Nursing), Mordekai Ongo (Office of Research), and Jimmy Kijai (Graduate Psychology and Counseling) COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Students and Employees in Midwestern Universities. Abstract
Lori Imasiku and Michelle Bacchiocchi (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Virtual Teaching Rehearsals and Repeated Teaching Simulations: Impact on Pre-Service Teachers Efficacy with High-Leverage Practices. Abstract
Marianne Kordas (James White Library), The Blythe Owen Project: An interdisciplinary exploration documenting, preserving, and promoting the life and works of a twentieth-century female American composer. Abstract
Joel Raveloharimisy (Behavioral Sciences), Women-Led Organizations Political Activism and COVID-19 Politics in Madagascar. Abstract
Paul Ray (Archaeology), Analysis of Microbiofacts Related to Household Archaeology at Khirbat Safra, Jordan. Abstract
Tiffany Summerscales (Physics), Studying LIGO Glitches with Gravity Spy. Abstract
Faculty Research Grant Renewals: 2021-2022
Sozina Katuli (Physical Therapy), The Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases among Adult Males and Females in Kihurio Village Same Tanzania: A Community Health Assessment. Abstract
Peter Lyons (Biology), Structure and Function of Carboxypeptidase O: A Unique Metalloprotease. Abstract
Desmond Murray and Denise Smith (Chemistry, Biology), Hybrid Temozolomides (TMZ) as Potential Antiglioblastoma Agents. Abstract
Marlene Murray and Desmond Murray (Biology, Chemistry), Design and Development of Novel Hybrid Pharmaceuticals for Bipolar Disorder. Abstract
Brian Wong (Biology), Selective Induction of Apoptosis by Aqueous Extract of Chinese Medicinal Herbs Scutellaria Barbata and Oldenlandia Diffusa in HCT 116 Colon Cancer Cells and CCD 841 CoN Colon Epithelial Cells. Abstract
Faculty Research Grant Carryover: 2021-22
Dixon Anjejo, Padma Tadi Uppala, and Jean Cadet (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness), Determination of Factors Associated with High Rates of Divorce Among sub-Sahara African Immigrants in the United States. Abstract
Jean Cadet, Padma Tadi Uppala, and Dixon Anjejo (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness), Quality Status of Private Wells Drinking Water in Berrien Springs and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Abstract
Petr Cincala, Anthony WagenerSmith, and Shannon Trecartin (World Mission, Christian Ministry, Social Work), Evaluation of Church Planting in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Abstract
Anneris Coria-Navia (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Physiognomy of Social Networks in Diverse K-12 Classrooms. Abstract
Anneris Coria-Navia and Scott Moncrieff (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, English), Effective Incentives for Faculty Participation in Professional Development in the Area of Teaching. Abstract
Vanessa Corredera (English), Audience Education: Shakespeare, Race, and the Importance of Performance Pedagogy. Abstract
G. Brendan Cross (Physics), Electrical Characterization of MEPA-MOCVD grown InN. Abstract
Stefanie Elkins-Bates (Visual Art, Communication & Design), Architectural Models of Khirbet ‘Ataruz Conservation and Restoration Project. Abstract
Denis Fortin (Theology & Christian Philosophy), George I. Butler: An Honest and Misunderstood Church Leader. Abstract
Kari Friestad (Visual Art, Communication & Design), Studio and Exhibition Plan for 2019 Horizon series. Abstract
Charity Garcia (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum), Exploring the Influence of Identity and Spiritual Development on Student Teacher Responses to Challenging Social-emotional Student Behavior. Abstract
James Hayward (Biology), Developmental Histology of Gull and Dinosaur Bones. Abstract
Jimmy Kijai (Graduate Psychology & Counseling), The Influence of Religiosity, Religious Involvement, Adherence to Adventist Core Beliefs, and Religious Education on Denominational Loyalty among Youths and Young Adults in the Southeast Asia Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists. Abstract
Getahun Merga (Chemistry), Rapid Green Synthesis of “Naked” Silver and Gold Nanoparticles and Their Characterization and Aantimicrobial Study. Abstract
Benjamin Navia (Biology), Control of Phonotaxis in Female Cricket Acheta Domesticus by Call Selective Neuronal Processing and Molecular Regulation: The Role of First Order Neurons in the Prothoracic Ganglion and the Effect of Male Exposure. Abstract
Melissa Ponce-Rodas (Behavioral Sciences),Summer High School Advancement Program Evaluation. Abstract
Rhonda Root, Ariel Solis and Oystein LaBianca (Architecture, Behavioral Sciences), Digital Visualization and Interaction for the Historical Cultural Landscape of Hisban and Vicinity. Abstract
Padma Tadi Uppala, Ryan Hayes, Dixon Anjejo (Public Health, Chemistry), Environmental Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease in Berrien County, Michigan: Exposure Assessment of Lead, Arsenic and Cadmium. Abstract
Rob Zdor (Biology), Exploring the Clay Composition of Sand Mixtures on the Suppressive Effect of Mustard Seed Meal on Velvetleaf Growth. Abstract