Graduate Research Projects
Carson M. Brown, Biology
“Natural History and Population Genetics
of the Endangered Mexican Long-Nosed Bat, Leptonycteris nivalis”
“Sexual
Segregation and Community Composition: A Seasonal Perspective on
the Bats of the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National Park”
“Genetic
Population Structure of a Migratory Bat, Leptonycteris nivalis:
Implications for the Conservation of an Endangered Species”
Leslie M.
Cook & Katherine N. Huffman, Physical Therapy
“The Relationship
Between BMI and Cardiovascular Fitness in West Texas 4 th and 5 th
Graders”
John Ross Copeland, Agriculture
“Parasite Resistance Determined by
Genetics and Species Variation in Rambouillet and Dorper Sheep”
Adam
Ferguson, Biology
“Genetic Validation of Cryptic Species: A Case Study
Involving African Shrews”
Gema Guerra, Biology
“Geographic Variation Within the Western Spotted
Skunk, Spilogale gracilis”
“Genetic Variation Within
the Western Spotted Skunk, Spilogale gracilis”
Christopher
A. Hicks & Brandon W. Hons, Physical Therapy
“Cardiovascular and
Metabolic Responses to Active and Passive Repetitive Lumbar Spine
Exercises”
Matthew Hughes-Severtson, Physical Therapy
“The Effect of PNF Contract-Relax
Technique on Bilateral Hip Range of Motion When Applied Unilaterally”
Kristi
Kirkland & Brynne Matula, Physical Therapy
“The Effect of Lifewave
Energy Patches on Aerobic Performance”
Christopher A. Lambaren & Larry
J. Lambaren, Physical Therapy
“Correlation Between Navicular Height
and BMI of College-Aged Adults”
Laura Lamoreaux, Psychology
“Does Children’s Perspective Taking,
Empathy and Prosocial Behavior Predict Their Choice of Movie Hero?”
Robert
Stan Leeper, Nursing
“Early Childhood Obesity: A Project to Describe
Physical Activity in an Elementary School Setting”
Teresa Lesley & Bryant
McNutt, Physical Therapy
“The Efficacy of a Diabetes Prevention Program
Targeting 3 rd and 5 th Graders”
Molly McDonough & Adam Ferguson,
Biology
“Bat Hunting in Ecuador: Results from Two Months in the Field”
Corey
J. Owens, Agriculture
“ Mesquite Control Options for Urban and Suburban
Settings”
Kelly D. Schneider & Mandy C. Hesseltine, Physical
Therapy
“A Comparison of ‘Two’ Separate Sports Drinks
on Aerobic Performance”
Angela Shaffer, English
“Battling the Borders: Contemporary Influences
on Tohono O’Odham Oral Traditions”
Jerrie Smithwick & Mary
Cobb, Nursing
“Measuring Core Body Temperature in the Clinical Setting:
A Comparison of Tympanic, Naso-Pharyngeal, and Temporal Artery Methods:
A Pilot Study”
Jennifer L. Trudeau, Physical Therapy
“Reach Strategies During Reach
to Grasp in Children Ages 2 and 3 Years”
Farah Galo Ulat, Physical Therapy
“Characteristics of Reaching Within
a 150 Degree Arc of 5 and 6 Year-Old Children”
Stephanie Voss & Heather
Helwig, Physical Therapy
“Acute Effects of Static Stretching and Dynamic
Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance”
Durcilla Williams, Nursing
“Endometriosis Education in Adolescents:
Screening and Educational Intervention”
Carolyn Zapata, Nursing
“Faith Healer”
