This collection contains presentations and/or information about the presentations given by Belmont University students at the annual SPARK Symposium event.

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Submissions from 2025

Assessing the Role of EGR1 in Proliferation of p53 Knockout HCT116 Colorectal Cancer Cells, Deep R. Patel, Ahmed M. Al-Shagawa, Kevin M. Badio, and Erick Spears

More Than Meets the Scope: A Case of Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma Diagnosed During Colonoscopy, Manav Patel, William Barge MD, and Ryan Roberts MD

The Domino Effect: A Case of Lymphoma to BMT-Associated GVHD, AVN, SVC Thrombosis, and Incidental PAPVR, Manav Patel and Cameron Henry MD

The Cove - Interior Design Thesis Project, Lauren A. Patrick

Pathways to Purpose, Amya R. Patterson

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Fashion and Technology: Interconnected Evolution, Impact, and Future Potential, Diana Paulet, Sarah E. Andersen, and Keely Enriquez

"Understanding the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA): What It Means for Students, Businesses, and Residents", Steven Perales, Ethan Hedgecock, and Hank Getsay

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Hitch Hall Building Health Evaluation, Emily Perkins

The Impact of Veterans' Perceptions of Reintegration Training and Support, Riley Perumal, Rayna Cruickshanks, and Abigail Heller

A Bayesian Approach to Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction, Brady Pinter

Adapting the Lies of Locke Lamora to Screen, Abby Precise

Beauty and the Feast: The Effects of Glucose-Induced Insulin Response and Attractiveness Perception, Madison A. Price, Maria Angelina Bekhit, Sam Roberts, Nyx Speece, and Timothy Schoenfeld

The Impact of Physical Activity on Stress and Anxiety Levels in College Students, Samiah N. Price

The Impact of Physical Activity on Stress and Anxiety Levels in College Students, Samiah N. Price

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“If, in that strife, ‘t were given to see / The glory of Thermopylae”: Connections to the Classics in the Alamo and the Texas Revolution, Austin M. Pritchett

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Dessert, Isabella M. Prok Miss

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The Relationship Between the Facets of Extraversion and Exercise Habits, McKenna Prouty, Izzy Melendez, Garrett Handelman, and Will Feinberg

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Support, Self-efficacy, and Burnout in Teachers of Children with Special Needs, Ella Quincy, Andrew Clapper, Ainsley Ambrose, and Kaniyah Newborn

Business Marketing Strategies in the English Premier League, Kathryn S. Quinn

Skincare Product Recommendation System, Numa Rahman

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Fashion as a Canvas, Gracyn Reed, Elyse Stucker, and kelina Vu

Privacy Law Guide for GLBA, Carly Rikard

The Interplay of Self-Compassion, Loneliness, and Personality in Late Adolescent Eating Disorder Behaviors, Ashley Rivera, Lydia Speece, Rayna Cruickshanks, and Brooke Windsor

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The Ideology of Isolation, Chase Robbins

Differentiation of pluripotent stem cells through endoderm lineage into intestinal organoids, Christopher Robinson and Erick Spears

Who Can See Your Grades? Understanding FERPA and Student Privacy, Victoria M. Rodriguez, Ted Roark, and Kaleb Hayes

Platforms of Division: The Role of Social Media in Shaping Electoral Polarization, Michaela Rogers

Utilizing ChatGPT to Address Billing & Coding Gaps Among Rural Nurse Practitioners, Sarah A. Rosander, Laura Gray, Ferrol A. Thomas, and David Phillippi

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Quality Improvement Initiative to Decrease Excessive Testing for Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Adults in an Outpatient Clinic Setting, Hana Roussey, Jennifer Sternberg, and David Phillippi

What Makes Moms Sad?, Emalee Rowe, Adeline Johnstone, Yatri Patel, and Carlota Salgado Garcia

Bloodlines & Blindspots, Elise Rowland

Every Triangle is the Shadow of an Equilateral Triangle, Elena Ruiz and Chase Pittman

Cloning of a putative LPS gene in Bordetella pertussis, Youstina Saber and Elizabeth Schoenfeld

Cloning, Youstina Y. Saber and Elizabeth Schoenfeld

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Sports for Gender Equality, Michelle Salmeron, Julia Mott, and Eliza Cash

From iPad Kids to ADHD Adults: Is Screen Time to Blame?, Jessica G. Samir, Cecilia Garica, Nick DeMille, and Eman Elrayah

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Bridging the Gap: How ESL Programs Support Language and Academic Growth, Emma K. Sampson

Touch and Focus: The Recognition of Tactile Experiences, Mia N. Sanchez-Guevara, Eman Elrayah, Ta'Mya McHaney, and Emma Clapp

How Extraversion Levels are Mediated by Peer Influence to Create Risk Taking Behavior, Josette E. Sanders, Kiki LeBaron, Kayley Erin Tiggs, and Sarah Malynn Fritts

William Morris and Contemporary Decor: A Study of Aesthetic Responses, Mattison Sanderson

Your Biometrics, Your Rights: Understanding Illinois' BIPA and Your Data Privacy, Delia N. Sandu, Vincent R. Schiavone, and Adriana Price

Anybody Got Siblings? Investigating the Effects of Birth Order on Vicarious Embarrassment, Timothy Schoenfeld, Karlie Souder, Natalie K. Fountain, Katja Gehr, and Karly Kammann

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Exploring Perceived Value: An Analysis of Belmont University's Dining Options, Joshua Schonland and Delaney King

The Impact of Mortality Salience on Utilitarian Decision-Making in Personal and Impersonal Moral Dilemmas, Rileigh R. Schumacher, Sophie J. Guthrie, Justice Butler, and Lily Smith

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Belmont Fitness and Recreation External Communication Audit, Kasey Scott

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High School Self-esteem as it Relates to College Autonomy: The Role of the Mother-Daughter Relationship, Emma J. Shamburger

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Cascading Effects: Analyzing Project Failure Impact in the Maven Central Ecosystem, Mina Shehata

Testing Rats Within an Operant Chamber and Restraint Tubes, Cadence Shipes, Charlie Nelson, Isabella Milton, Eric Kelnhofer, Amaya Tatum, Madi Taylor, and Katie Krahn

Directing II Devised Scenes: Spark! (Group B), Claire Shipman, Clay Jackson, Zoe Snell, and Ellie Anderson

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Safe Nurse-Patient Ratios: A Guide for Healthy Staffing, Daria Sickler, Molly Mills, Carly Ross, and Leah Cepeda

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Measuring Resistivity with Low-cost 3-D Printed Four-point Probe, Benjamin Siens

The Alternative Approach: Alternative Media and It's Impact on Voter Preferences, Braden Simmons

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Mindfulness U: Take It Outside, William H. Simmons, Kate Daniel, Emily Sawyer, Mercy Vicente Camaja, Willow Smith, and Sophia Castillo

Sensory Overload: Do We Remember Better with Emotional Sounds or Sights?, William H. Simmons, Zoe Niesen, Heba Muhsin, and Alec Khatter

Integrating Disciplines: Uniting Allopathic and Osteopathic Medicine, Yaswanth B. Singamaneni

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Waite and See: The Problem With Class Action Litigation To Enforce Copyright Termination Rights, Justice Slone

Nonviolence in the Nashville Civil Rights Movement, Phoebe Smith

Nonviolence in the Nashville Civil Rights Movement, Phoebe Smith

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Empowering Staff Wellbeing: A Team-Based QI Initiative, Rebecca Lauren Smith, Elizabeth Morse, and David Phillippi

Punch and Glide: Healing Sexual Abuse Trauma through the Laban Efforts, Zoe Snell

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The Devil Wears Prada Historical Fashion History Project, Gioia Solano and Caroline Hardy

PSYCHOLOGY: Anybody got siblings? Investigating the effects of birth order on vicarious embarrassment, Karlie Souder

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African American Health Disparities: Nashville’s Efforts to Bridge the Gap, Mary Y. Spence

Flappy Fish, Kate M. Spencer S

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Experiencias en Colaboración con Misión Lázaro y Manna Project International, Nicole Speyrer

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Analysis of the Tennessee Covenant Marriage, Lucy C. Spivey

Exploring the Synergistic Effects of Cisplatin and Curcumin in Osteosarcoma Cells, Ellis Stafford

Beaman in Bloom, Ellis Stafford, Alissia Fulton, Mary Jones, Delaney Kelly, and Chloe Griffor

Renewing Hope: A Haven for Peace, Paige E. Stainsby

The Nose Knows: The Influence of Smell on Memory, Dennis Stanhope, marina gergies, Emily Stripling, and Kayla Challacombe

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Tennessee Privacy Law: What Every Professional Needs to Know, Brenner Statt, Colby Hurt, and AJ Narravo

Wealth and Division, Connor R. Stringfield

Data Knows No Borders: Why the CCPA Matters to You, Andrew G. Summar, Sophia Hoehn, and Jonas Mireles

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Pediatric Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy: A Case-Based Review of Diagnosis and Outcomes, Chance Swanson BS, Josh Jimenez BS, Manav Patel BS, Phillip Alexeev BS, and Kevin Hiatt MD

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Analyzing Musical Emotions: A Multi-Dataset Approach to Sentiment and Mood Classification in Songs, Mahad Syed

2D Sprite Based Fighting Game (CSC 2895), Austin Tackett

Game Jam Entry CSC 2895, Austin Tackett

Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Neuro ICU Patients, Kaci P. Tamburro, Chiara Cheir, Allie Morris, and Camryn Miles

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Exploration of Cruella, Francesca I. Taormina

Advancing Study Abroad as a Marquee Offering in Graduate Programs, Natalie Thibault, Levis Padron, and Kameron Ziesig Sherrill

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Advancing Study Abroad as a Marquee Offering in Graduate Programs, Natalie Thibault, Kameron Ziesig Sherrill, Levis Padron, and Troy Maxoutopoulis

Braving Bluegrass in the Elementary Classroom, Cara Thomas

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ILC Psalm Projects, Carolyn M. Totaro

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Women Composers, Carolyn M. Totaro

The Impact of Daily Hassles on Depression and Anxiety in College Students, Kelsi B. Towle, Robert Kukfa, Madison Gaugler, and Joseph Negrin

Prospect Theory Among College Students, Zachary J. Truitt

The Healthy Campus Project: The Jack C. Massey Center, Colby R. Van Gelderen and Chaney Genter

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Bridging Gaps: Identifying Barriers, Voting Patterns, and Civic Engagement Among Burmese/Zomi Immigrants in Middle Tennessee, Kham K. Van

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The Impact of Nurse-Led Environmental Controls on Insomnia in Elderly Acute Care Inpatients, Tyler G. Van Note, Lindsay V. Garay, and Ava R. Eisenhart

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History of Fashion: Politics and War, Anneke MN van Wijk, Carolina Garcia Francisco, and Simon Hamrick

Synthesis of a Diazonium Perfluorocyclobutane Monomer Using Improved Coupling Method for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Benjamin Varney, Hua Mei, Ainsley P. Foster, and Jasmine Clark

Russell Hall Health Study, Ashley Vega, Skylar Hill, and McKinley Shannon

Cloning an LPS-like Gene in Bordetella pertussis, Rachel E. Verbiar and Elizabeth Schoenfeld Ph. D.

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Preventing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in ICU patients, Emma Veres, Riley D'Andrade, and Josie Cowart

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The Economic and Environmental Impact of Shinkansen and High-Speed Rail Infrastructure: A Comparative Analysis of Economic Growth and Carbon Emissions Reduction, Dillan R. Victory

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HIPAA, Sandra B. Wadeh, Victoria Sintes, Anna Olson, and Ethan Lowry

Food Allergies on the College Campus: Increasing Awareness, Kelly Wagner

Even So, Laura Walker

Maven Central CVE Classification Utilizing Machine Learning Techniques, Caleb Walz

Salt Shock: Unraveling the Survival of Bordetella pertussis Under KCl and MgCl₂ Exposure, Annie Wardroup, MIna Brown, and Elizabeth Schoenfeld