Academic Excellence Showcase

Academic Excellence Showcase (AES) is Western Oregon University's annual interdisciplinary undergraduate research conference, organized by the university's Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences (PURE).

This collection presents papers, projects, performances, posters, and other materials from the showcase. For more information about AES, visit the AES website.

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Proceedings from 2024

2024 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings

Proceedings from 2023

2023 Academic Excellence Showcase

Presentations from 2022

Effects of Salinity Stress from Deicing Salts on Brandywine Tomato Plants
Stephani Symanowicz
Ava Howard
How does the Environment of Human Remains Affect the Rate and Pattern of Decomposition?
Delaney Bishop
Polk County Contact Tracing & COVID-19 Hotline
Emily Synegal
McKenzie Fisher
Rebecca Zharkoff
Hannah McCallister
Valeria Garibay Maravilla
Kailey Knospe
The Effects of Visuals on Levels of Animal Rights Support
Kayleigh Pierson
2022 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University
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Presentations from 2020

Navegando con las expectativas familiares y las responsabilidades universitarias: conflictos emergentes para las estudiantes latinas y sus padres
Sandra Cerda-Lezama
Artist Presentation: Nelina Vargas
Nelina Vargas
Spring Dance on Pause
Dance Department
Tim Cowart
Swimming Towards Change
Nina Skeele
Art & Design Senior Portfolio Presentation - Leila Holt
Leila Holt
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Presentations from 2019

Prima
Katherine Schubert
The Prehistoric West
Anna Mitchell
Increasing Cardiovascular Endurance and Weight Management in a College Student
Ricardo Manzo
The Seabeck Experience: DeafBlind Culture, Communication, and Guiding
Demeter Finch
Kailee Rae Goodrich
Overtime
Jacques Dupuis
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Presentations from 2018

This is What Happens When You Play With Nukes
Danielle Durand
Kaylee DeBolt
Jacob Martin
Physiological Effects of Disrupted Circadian Cycles in Geranium oreganum
Chelsea Bitner
Resource Navigation for Western Oregon University Students
Jennifer Beard
Angela McNally
The Impact of Artist Fame and Viewer Socioeconomic Status on Art Likeability
Ayers Christina
Luminescence: Lighting the Invisible World of Crime Scenes
Jessica Alexander
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Presentations from 2017

Alzheimer's
Erikson Karacheban
The Public Policy of the Peace Corps
Maddie Dohrer
Eclipse and Eye Safety
Marvel Davis
Jessica Donahue
Jovian Shadow Events
Landon Glynn
How the Indians Discovered Solar Eclipses
Taylor Hojnowski
Alek Showalter
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Presentations from 2016

±3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine: Treating PTSD in The Modern World: A Groundbreaking Methodology for Spiritual Wellness and Neuroplasticity
Ashley A. Baxter
Max: Writing Over Time
Rachel Gries
The Nuremberg Laws and the Foundation of Nazi Scientific Experimentation 1941-45
Jennifer Hight
The Effects of a Group Development Activity on Group Cohesion and Performance
Shannon Deyden
Cassie Karn
Morgan Perkey
David Foster
Investigating Death Using Insects
Meghan Kendell
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Proceedings from 2015

2015 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University

Proceedings from 2014

2014 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings Errata
Western Oregon University
2014 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University

Presentations from 2013

Age and Sex Estimation of an Unidentified Human
Jonathon Lewis
Devin Lowrey
2013 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University
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Presentations from 2012

Examining the Effects of Corrosive Household Chemicals on Bone and Tissue
Trish Dowell
Estimation of Biological Age by Epiphyseal Union
Jonathon Lewis
2012 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University
Geologic Setting of the Upper Nehalem Watershed Framework for Geomorphic Analysis and Habitat Assessment
Cristina Francisco
Feminist Self-Labeling & Attitudes Toward Women
Mycah Harrold

Proceedings from 2011

2011 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University

Proceedings from 2010

2010 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University

Older Proceedings

2009 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University
2008 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University
2007 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University
2006 Academic Excellence Showcase Proceedings
Western Oregon University