Faculty Research Grants 2023-2024

New Faculty Research Grants: 2023-2024

Paulo Candido de Oliveira (Religion). Emerging Adult, Technology and Religion: Urban Muslim Meaning-Making Convergence in the Networked Oman. Abstract.

Petr Cincala (World Mission), Timothy Madding, and Hyveth Williams (Practical & Applied Theology). Evaluation of Church Planting in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Abstract.

Vanessa Corredera (English). Staging Liberation: Strategies of Anti-domination in Shakespearean Performance. Abstract.

Daniel Gonzalez (Biology). Phase V of Amazonian Manatee Detection with Sonar. Abstract.

H. Thomas Goodwin (Biology). Tooth corrosion and taphonomic interpretation of fossil and modern teeth of ground squirrels. Abstract.

Sozina Katuli and Gerson De Leon (Rehabilitation Sciences). Developing an operation model for Mission trips on health and evangelism in developing countries - The Salama Health project. Abstract.

Hyun Kwon (Engineering). Soft sensor development for VHG(very high gravity) bioethanol fermentation. Abstract.

Peter Lyons (Biology). Carboxypeptidase as a model for understanding protein folding. Abstract.

Benjamin Navia (Biology). Molecular and cellular regulation and the role of pheromones in the control of phonotaxis in female cricket Acheta domesticus. Abstract.

Nadia Nosworthy (Graduate Psychology & Counseling). Investigating the relationship between basic numerical understanding, processing speed, mathematical achievement and mathematics anxiety in children from kindergarten to third grade. Abstract.

D. David Nowack (Chemistry). Determination of pH Effects and Oxygen Concentration Effects on the KM and Vmax of Mushroom Tyrosinase. Abstract.

Williams Peprah (Accounting, Economics & Finance). The Mediating Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Heuristic Techniques and Cognitive Biases on Investment Decision-Making. Abstract.

Terry Robertson (James White Library) and Oystein LaBianca (Social & Behavioral Sciences). Hisban Interactive Archive Project (HIAP). Abstract

Tammy Shilling (Communication Sciences & Disorders). Impact of Vocal Health Education and Voice Amplification on Self-Perception of Vocal Function in College Professors. Abstract.

Shannon Trecartin and Lloyd Hamilton (Social Work). Exploring Training Needs of Pastors Serving in the Lake Union Conference. Abstract.

Faculty Research Grant Renewals: 2023-2024

Lisa Ahlberg (Chemistry). High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method Development: Determine Multiple Amino Acids Detection Limits. Abstract.

Oliver Glanz (Old Testament). Towards a Syntactical Database of Ancient Biblical Greek Texts. Abstract.

Stacie Hatfield (Behavioral Sciences). Transitions in Hisban: Kinship, Care, and Community Archaeology. Abstract.

Denis Kaiser (Church History). The Way the Lord Has Led Us: The Doctrine of God in Seventh-day Adventist History. 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.

Pedro Navia (International Languages & Global Studies). Documentary Film: Berrien Springs, MI: A New Stranger in Town. Abstract.

Marileda Tome and Heather Ferguson (Communication Sciences & Disorders). Lingual Frenulum characteristics in School-Aged Children with Speech Sound Disorder. Abstract.

Brian Wong (Biology). Modulation of apoptosis in glioblastoma U87-MG cancer cells by aqueous extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum. Abstract.

Chi Yong Yun (Music). Publication of the complete keyboard concertos, Op.6, Nos.1-6, of Johann Samuel Schroeter including CD and Video recording of the complete concerti. Abstract.

Faculty Research Grant Carryover: 2023-24

Jean Cadet, Padma Tadi Uppala, and Dixon Anjejo (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness). The efficiency of filtration and water softener systems used to treat water from private well, in Berrien County, MI. Abstract.

Anneris Coria-Navia, Jochabed Ade-Oshifogun, Michelle Allyn, Jenica Joseph, Kimerly Pichot, Tammy Shilling, and Letrisha Stallard (Education, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Business). Perceived Faculty Barriers for the Use Active Learning Methods for Planning, Delivery, and Assessment of Learning. Abstract.

Nadine Isaac-Dennis and Michael Milmine (Graduate Psychology). The Traumatic Impact of Community Violence Exposure on Children: Perceptions and Experiences of School Mental Health workers in Trinidad. Abstract.

Melinda Nwanganga, Shawna Henry (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.

Joel Raveloharimisy (Behavioral Sciences). A missing-link: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programs to Promote Girls’ Education and the Daily Experience of School-Age Girls in Madagascar. Abstract.

Paul Ray (Archaeology). Analysis of Microbiofacts Related to Household Archaeology at Khirbat Safra, Jordan. Abstract.

Padma Tadi Uppala, Sherri Isaak, Gretchen Krivak, Dixon Anjejo, Jean Cadet, Guru Uppala, and Loida Medina (Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness). Full plate living intervention for weight loss and reversing diabetes. Abstract.