Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
Submissions from 2025
The Effect of Skin Tone Inclusive Dermatology Education on Diagnostic Accuracy and Self-Confidence in Graduate Nursing Students, Kaylyn Bourne and Laura Gray
Submissions from 2024
Behind the Lens, Jolie M. Adams Miss
Data-Driven Recruiting: Enhancing Talent Acquisition Strategies in College Soccer, Katherine E. Aebi, Kayla Marylena Ahrndt, Ryan Barbarite, Maria Angelina Bekhit, Amelia Coutts, Olivia CrimiVaroli, Anna Lennon, Victoria Leigh Crawford Nelson, Quinn Saleik, and Will Best
Sense of Place : Placemaking on Buchanan Street, Anna Agnew
Taxation on Human Behavior, Leila Alikacem
Optimization of Honey-Synthesized Gold Nanoparticle Procedure, Lydia Alvarnaz
An Analysis of Barrier Coverage via PixyCam Monitoring with an Arduino Board, Kimberly J. Amaya Hernandez
An Undergraduate Baccalaureate Simulation on Weight Bias and Caring for a Patient with Obesity, Kathy Andrews
When Democrats and Republicans Share a Pew: Out-Party Exposure and Affective Polarization, Caroline Avery
Assessing Rescue of Dbp5R369G by Mex67 Overexpression., Yaneli Basilio-Rodriguez and Rebecca Adams PhD
The Influence of Music and Light on Human Physiology, Grace C. Beckham, Serena Jeffers, Madison Oliver, and Keeley Trainer
A New Night Out: Students’ Exclusive Access to the Nashville Symphony, Miriam J. Blake, Connor K. Clothier, Georgia R. Elwood, Miranda J. Grustas, and Kara J. Schlenk
Detecting Interactions between Mps3 in LINC Complex and Ndj1 in Nuclear Pore Complex in Mechanically Stressed Yeast, Dean Boecher and Rebecca Adams
Effects of Mindfulness on Heart Rate Recovery, Emma Bosman, Emerson O. Schaefer, and Olivia Harrias
How Corporate is K-pop?: A Classification of Major Companies, Elissa M. Brown
Assessing the Role of Nup42 for Gle1-Dbp5 Interaction, Lauren Brown and Rebecca Adams
Polystyrene Microsphere Self-Assembly on Hydrophilic Glass via Dip-Drawing, Curtis Burrell and Dr. Davon Ferrara
Examining the Relationship Between Personality and Academic Success, Ella Bursky, Micah D. Wilson, Sydney Willis, and Gabrielle F. Olivastro
Policy Analysis: HB 2163, Kalee Carlson, Grace Evans, Mark Palermo, and Allison Sotir
Use of chemical restraints in juvenile detention facilities, Mira Casriel, Makinley Cole, and Sarah Howell
Social Media and Radicalization, Elliana Ceizyk
Defining Success in Terms of the Spatial Triad, Kayli Clark
Addressing the Education-to-Prison Pipeline: Our Two-Pronged Approach to Keeping Kids in the Classroom, Jackson L. Clemons, Brooke Morgado, Teddi Heberle, Bryson Moore, Wes Rolin, Braden Simmons, and Jordan Waintraub
Consumer Browsing and Purchasing Behavior, Emily Cloud, Emma Chacon, and Harry Lackey
Psychology: Music Genre and Film Perception, Emily Cloud, Patrick Santorum, Raygan Robertson, and Hannah Johnson
Human Capital and Economic Growth in LDCs, Nelson J. Collins
Assessing Mex67 Interaction With Truncations of the Nup42 FG Domain, Kaylynn Corum and Rebecca Adams
The Effects of Music Perception on Exercise, Kya Cousino, Sadie Schiermeyer, Krista Semones, and Olivia Yake
Predicting SAT Scores in Massachusetts Public Schools, Amelia Coutts
Absentee Ownership and Rental Affordability: Evidence from Commuting Zones, Ireland F. Crowther
Psychology: Stress and Academic Performance on Technology, Rayna M. Cruickshanks, Maddie Wiseman, and Ailise Newton
Examining Pay Disparities among Tennessee State Employees: A Data Science Approach, Jayden Cruz and Rudolph Bedeley
The MissGuided Project: Bringing Awareness to the Stigmas and Miseducation Surrounding Women’s Health Through Art and Creative Research, Gwyneth Cunningham, Hayley Newton, Zeen Ari, Claire Portele, Kerlous Aziz, and Madelyn Kearns
Redesigning The Nashville Ballet, Samuel R. Curry and Rebekah J. Lamberth
Cognitive Biases and Election Decisions, Sydney R. DaSilva and Sydney R. DaSilva
Do You See A Crime? An Investigation of the Effects of Priming, Lillian Davidson, Molly Georgas, Gavin Mitchell, and Ericka Hutton
The Relation Between Grip Strength and Personality, Lillian Davidson, Sophie Ryczek, Colby Kugel, and McLain Brown
Testing SSA4:ADE3 Reporters for MCS Screening, Karah Edmonds and Rebecca Adams
Locomotor Performance in an Aquatic Frog, Xenopus laevis: Jumping Patterns on Varied Surfaces and Their Role in Habitat Transition, Chaze Espeleta and Chase Kinsey
Required TOEFL Scores and International Student Attendance, Nathan Evans
Comparing Predictive Accuracy of Multiple Forecasts, Matt Farnsworth and Will Best
Wole Soyinka: A Life of Arts and Advocacy, Maggie Feduccia
“Making the Bed”: Challenging Ideologies of Ownership, Nonlocality, and Romanticism in the Age of the Anthropocene, Ainsley P. Foster
Promoting Sustainability at The Branch of Nashville Through Volunteer Training Visuals, Ainsley P. Foster, Nick Wilson, and Sophia Vickers
The Art of Engaging the Public: The effect of the arts on civic engagement, Kathryn Fraley
The Effect of Racial Resentment on White American’s Gun Control Policy Opinions, Emma Garcia Palencia and Meghan Wray
The Purpose of the Porpoise: A Look into Frog Jumping Ability in Water, Delia Gibbs and Thomas Loose
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Incarceration System, Elizabeth Ann Godfrey, Matthew Boney, Carly Sasman, Caleb Norman, Dania Humadi, and Valeria Draine
The Effects of Water Pollution on Educational Outcomes in the United States, Peter A. Gorgey
The Southern Immigration Crisis and its Effects on The Labor Market, Peter A. Gorgey
Investigating Heart Rate through Textures, Kate Grady, Valeria Draine, and Allison A. Devolve
Understanding Traffic Accidents: A Study Using National and Nashville Data, Yousab Grees
Using Microfluidics to Sort Cells by Size, Taggart A. Gruen and Krista McBride
Japanese Fashion Legacies, Emily C. Guerry and Patricia B. Metcalf
Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticle-Coated Graphite Electrodes for the Improved Detection of Arsenic in Water Samples, Erika Hagen and Thom Spence PhD
Advocacy and Amendments for Jillian's Law, Julie Hanse, Jalen All, Ashton Jones, Taylor D. Sanderson, and Megan Stephens
The Relationship between Neuroticism, Social Media, and Marketing Susceptibility, Emma Harring, Emma Clapp, Niya McKinley, and Christina Range
Exploring Stereotypes: Are Scores of Masculinity & Femininity Correlated with Prosocial Behavior and Interpersonal Competence?, Mattison Harvey, Maddie Rowe, Alec Khatter, and Sara Lill
Detecting Lead Ions in Drinking Water Using the Belmont Electrochemical Analysis Research System, Lydia Haworth and Thom Spence PhD
Relationships Between Student Burnout, Academic Achievement, Self-Compassion, and Exercise in Medical Students, Abby R. Hill, Gracie J. Buck, Emily K. Pyle, and Sydney R. DaSilva
Communism as an Americanism: The Curious Case of the Red Jeffersonians, Matthew H. Hill
Under the Red Banner, Socialism, Physical Quality of Life, and Development, Matthew H. Hill
Onnagata, Femininity, and Cross-Dressing in Narukami: A Look into Gender in Kabuki, Mary Hughes
Measuring Stress Levels in Virtual Reality: Calming vs. Stressful Sounds, Adylein Hunt, Ash Bond, Taylor Allen, and Emma Sarin
Student Veterans’ Transition to Nursing Education: Barriers and Facilitators, Bruce P. Hunter
Synthesis of a novel terbium(III) complex for metal nanoparticle surface modification, Lauralee E. Hurst, Davon Ferrara, and Justin Stace
Predicting Cancer Prognosis, Najma Ismail
Resting-State Oscillations and Creativity, Serena Jeffers
The Influence of Lottery-Funded Scholarships on College Attendance Among Low-Income Students, Jenna Johnson
Testing if a Gle1-Mex67-Mtr2 fusion bypasses need for Nup42 in binding Dpb5., Elizabeth Joiner and Rebecca Adams
The Impact of Olfactory Stimuli on The Stroop Effect Size, Hannah Jones, Rainah Ackley, Isha Kapoor, and Ilham Aliyu
The Relationship Between Personality & Posture, Hannah Jones, Valeria Draine, Chase Metzger, and Sara Lill
Thirst for Victory: Exploring the Influence of Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi Sponsorship on College Basketball Teams' Performance in March Madness, Ryan Juricic and Will Best
Does Dropping Out of High School Increase a Person's Chances of being Incarcerated Later in Life?, Collette P. Kearns
Child Care Advocacy: Tennessee House Bill 1669, Madelyn Kearns, Julio Rodriguez, Destiny Welch, and Dillan Williams
The Transformative Power of Storytelling, Jessie R. King, Abby Hayden, MacK Zickert, Caleb Walz, Tricia LaMorte, Haily Harris, Mattie Harvey, Lainey Holland, Samuel Davenport, Joshua Walz, Annalise K. Mitchell, Natalie K. Fountain, Tommy Nguyen, Bella Ravella, Kayleigh B. Zubrod, and Tia Tricamo
How Food Choices Relate to Stress Levels, Olivia Lannin, John C. Nelson, Yulissa Cordero Mata, and Ketty Illesca
Generating SSA4::LacZ Reporters for MCS Screening in S. cerevisiae, Chloe Ledford and Rebecca L. Adams
The Interaction of Music and Experience on Perception, Anna Lee, Madison Taylor, Nicole Buttrey, and Becca Lappi
The Effects of Chytridiomycosis on Amphibian Endurance and Behavior, Anna Leirer and Chase T. Kinsey PhD
Populist Support in Europe, Ethan Leung
Mindset and Movement: Investigating Attitudes Towards Exercise and Passive Therapy, Madison Lincoln, Michael Oliver, and Ryan McConnell
The Mediation Relationship between Openness and Conscientiousness on Empathy and Social Satisfaction, Anna J. Love
Belmont Culturs: 2024 Bateman Submission, Anna J. Love, Ryleigh Green, Savannah Sellers, and Jamison Costolnick
The Relationships Between Personality, Perceived Social Support, and Structure of Friend Groups, Carolyn Lowe, Ella Marks, Maddie Wiseman, and Emma Sarin
Carl Maria von Weber: “Romance: Trombone et Piano” An Analysis of Musical Narrative, Ambiguity, and Chromatic Voice Leading and Progressions, Michael A. Luttrull
FUTURE BRINGERS, Leslie M. Lyons
Promoting Mental Health and Well-being Among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Practice Guideline, Armen Mailyan
Investigating the Link between Autism and Synesthetic Ability, McKensey P. Malin, Kristen Clemons, and Sarah Margaret Burns
Electrochemical Detection and Determination of Lead Concentration in Lactuca Sativa Using the BEARS Device, Lauren Martinson and Thom Spence
Assessing Rescue of Dbp5R369G by Nab2 Overexpression, Yanike Mashimabi and Rebecca Adams, PhD
Unraveling Complexities: The Impact of Aid on Humanitarian Development, Kate j. Mattos
The Longevity of Totalitarian Governments, Kendall McElwee
The Impact of Social Welfare on Labor Force Participation: A Comparative Analysis of Immigrants and Native-Born Citizens in the United States, Aidan McEvoy, Maria Miller, Barrington Rolin, Joshua Schonland, and Brennan Werner
The Gay Agenda: How the Gay Issue Stopped being an Issue, Meritt F. McGahee
Nicotine Addiction: A Hidden Health Crisis, Macy J. McGrath, Andrea Walker, and anahita mohammadkhah
Piping Hot or Mad Chillin': A Global Investigation of Climate Anxiety in Emerging Adults, Lauren McGuire, Alden Laborde, Brock Miskelley, and Arwen Rolinitis
Heteronormative Hegemonic Gender Performances on Dating Apps, Mary E. McIntosh, Chase Robbins, and Ethan Kleveter
African American Women’s Perceptions of a Group Based, Diabetic Medical Nutritional Therapy Intervention: A Qualitative Study, Megan Mcmahon
