The College of Health Sciences held its second annual Interprofessional Research Conference on April 11 in the Student Union. Fifteen student posters, representing the work of 29 student authors, were showcased.
Ron Pfeiffer, associate dean of the College of Health Sciences, gave a welcome address, celebrating the work of the student scholars.
“The College of Health Sciences has a bold mission to grow interprofessional education both within and outside the college,” said Pfeiffer. “Research and scholarship is a major part of the educational process. Many of the questions we are attempting to answer with research are extremely complex and require teams of researchers from multiple disciplines–this is the essence of interprofessional research.”
The participating students and their faculty mentors represent all areas within the College of Health Sciences. The room was filled with people and posters and buzzed with discussions as students, faculty and staff interacted with the student researchers.
The following posters were presented:
- “Protection Quality of Composite Lead Equivalents.” Ashley Broad, Daniel Johnson, and Tavia Saenz, Diagnostic Radiology majors. Faculty mentor: Leslie Kendrick, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Radiologic Sciences.
- “Effect of Energy Drinks on the Cardiovascular System: A Literature Review Employing a Formal Evidence Analysis Process.” Stephanie Davis, Health Science Studies major. Faculty Mentor: Tami Cirerol, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Community and Environmental Health.
- “Increasing Knowledge and Skills in Working with the Deaf Community.” Lisa Dayley, Master of Nursing program. Faculty mentor: Denise Seigart, School of Nursing.
- “Narrowing the Wide Exposure Index Range.” Leanne Fleming, Jennifer Klaudt, and Emily Davenport, Diagnostic Radiology majors. Faculty mentor: Leslie Kendrick, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Radiologic Sciences.
- “Cumulative Dose in NICU Patients.” Amanda Francis, Sarah Johnston and Garrett Hanna, Diagnostic Radiology majors. Faculty mentor: Leslie Kendrick, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Radiologic Sciences.
- “Dose Differences in Lead Apron Thicknesses.” Jodie Higgins, Dorina Nitu, and Ashley Hayes, Diagnostic Radiology majors. Faculty mentor: Leslie Kendrick, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Radiologic Sciences.
- “State Certification and Team Climate of Community Health Workers in Texas.” Brenna Kreglo, Nursing major. Faculty mentor: Mark Siemon, School of Nursing.
- “Thermodynamic Characteristics of an Indian Sari.” Surabhi Malesha, Masters in Health Sciences – Health Promotion Emphasis program. Faculty mentor: Uwe Reischl, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Community and Environmental Health.
- “A Retrospective Analysis of the Rural Female Family Physician in Idaho.” Jessica Marshall, Health Science Studies major. Faculty mentor: Ed Baker, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Community and Environmental Health.
- “Imaging Glass Slivers.” Maricruz Parkinson, Amber Sanford, and Ashley Barrett, Diagnostic Radiology majors. Faculty mentor: Leslie Kendrick, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Radiologic Sciences.
- “Student Nurses Perceived Self-Confidence in Caring for Women with PPD Risk.” Ryoko Pentecost, Master of Nursing program. Faculty mentors: Shoni Davis and Mark Siemon, School of Nursing.
- “Health Benefits to Treadmill Use During Radiologist Dictation.” Katie Price, Kristin LaRance, and Jessica Petty, Diagnostic Radiology majors. Faculty mentor: Leslie Kendrick, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Radiologic Sciences.
- “Assessment of UV Radiation Penetration through Human Hair.” Destinie Triplett, Health Science Studies major. Faculty mentor: Uwe Reischl, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Community and Environmental Health.
- “Efficiency of Lead Eyewear Between Standard C-Arm Positions.” Chad Waddington, Jason Thurston, and Cassie Herd, Diagnostic Radiology majors. Faculty mentor: Leslie Kendrick, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Radiologic Sciences.
- “Using Environmental Surrogates to Estimate Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter (Total Carbon) in an Underground Metal Mine.” Emily Zamzow, Environmental and Occupational Health major. Faculty mentor: Dale Stephenson, School of Allied Health Sciences Department of Community and Environmental Health.