December 2, 2009
Student projects in arts and humanities, eusiness and economics, English, engineering, human development and family studies, information sciences and technology, and mathematics.
Display Project Winners
- First Place—“Engineering Professions”
(project number 4 below)
Front, from left: Tim Beilstein, Hannah Bodnar, Chris Rahl, Rebecca Marucci, James Archibald, Micah Fuge. Back row, from left: Anthony Polvinale, Nathan Poorbaugh, Andrew Williams, Steve O'Neal, John Davis, Quinn Yodens, Mike Lewgood, Bill Gumbert, professor Dr. Nate Bohna, Nick Cramer, and Aaron Sabatula.
- Second Place—“The Practice and Ethics of Pre-employment Psychological Evaluations”
(project number 31 below)
Front, from left: Kelsey Workman, Molly MmClure and Jillian Lewis. Back row, from left: Professor Dr. Lawrence Driscoll, Kyle Salitrik, Josh Colussy, Joye Powell, and Kelsey Dawson.
- Third Place—“Teacher-Student Relationships Influencing” (project number 22 below)
Amanda Frider and Kristan Miller (not shown).
Description of projects presented:
- Course: ART 10, Intro to Visual Studies
Instructor: Joseph Materkowski
Project title: Samples of Student Artwork
Students: Tianle Chen, Rae-Ann Driscoll, Max Grimm, Tim Honaker, Courtney Howell, Jessica Kodric, Bobby Marietta, Shawn Nicholson, Jamie Rose, Frank Sabec,
Russell Shipley, Amy Shubilla, Jeff Snyder, Meghan Tirpak, Coletta Weimer, Lisa Wilfong, Corey Williams, and Brandon Yauger
Description: Samples of student artwork. - Course: ART 20, Intro to Drawing
Instructor: Joseph Materkowski
Project title: Samples of Student Artwork
Students: Curtis Bukovan, Brett Christner, Cole Christner, Zachary Craig, Maria
Detweiler, Marshall Fife, Eric Gall, Sarah Geska, Lauren Klein, Samantha Kuhn, Jackie Kushner, Judith Lucarini, Lexie
Matthews, Georgia Minor, Brandon Mitchell, Robert Scott, Amy Shubilla, Kaitlin Sleasman, Leslee Wettgen, Kelsey Workman
Description: Samples of student artwork. - Course: ART 50, Intro to Painting
Instructor: Joseph Materkowski
Project title: Samples of Student Artwork
Students: Tyrissa Betters, Curtis Bukovan, Mary Conn, April-May Gaebler, Lacey
Herring, Andy Hominsky, Rashell Hughes, Stephanie Indoff, Davidine Jobes, Tiffany Lehman, Megan Miller, Emaly Minerd, Brooke Mollick, Jeanine Piccolomini, Crystal Ross, Corey Spaw, Becca Springer, Ashley Walters, Becca Williams
Description: Samples of student artwork. - Course: EDSGN 100, Intro to Engineering Design
Instructor: Nate Bohna
Project title: Engineering Professions
Students: James Archibald, Taylor Barnickel, Timothy Beilstein, John Davis, Michael
Lewgood, Nathan Luczki, Melissa Mack, Jon Marietta, Patrick Martin, Rebecca Marucci, Steven Oneal, Anthony Polvinale, Nathan Poorbaugh, Jesse Pust, and Jason Sheperd
Description: Students in EDSGN 100 designed robots using Lego Mindstorm robotics kits. The purpose of the project is
to get junior high school students interested in engineering and technology during the annual E Day event to be held on campus December 3. The team-built robots should demonstrate different applications of automation, gearing, and computer programming. The robot demonstrations should also involve a “hands-on” activity that the junior high students can interact with in some way. - Course: ENGL 202D, Business Writing
Instructor: Mary Inks
Project title: PNC Bank Sustainability Project
Student: April Gaebler
Description: What PNC Bank is doing in sustainability, and how other banks around this area can do the same. - Course: ENGR 100S, Intro to Engineering
Instructor: Aiman Kuzmar
Project title: Engineering Professions
Students: James Archibald, Timothy Beilstein, Hannah Bodnar, William Boger, Nicholas Cramer, John Davis, Micah Fuge, William Gumbert, Michael Lewgood, Zachary Malone, Rebecca Marucci, Steven Oneal, Anthony Polvinale, Nathan Poorbaugh, Chris Rahl, Aaron Sabatula, Andrew Williams, and Quinn Yodens
Description: The ENGR 100S class is divided into groups by their intended engineering majors. Each group will give an overall presentation of the engineering profession in general and a specific presentation on its particular engineering discipline. Members in each group will show sample prototypes of the products they design and manufacture in their specific engineering discipline. - Course: FR 1, Elementary French 1
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) World
Team 1 Students: Heather Kelly, Lynn Petko, Cynthia Simons-Bellina, and Steven Wilt
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) world. - Course: FR 1, Elementary French 1
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) World
Team 2 Students: Nicole Guappone and Rita Krater
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) world. - Course: FR 1, Elementary French 1
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) World
Team 3 Students: Josh Colussy, Elizabeth Dauria, and Bobbie Jo McGee
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) world. - Course: FR 1, Elementary French 1
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) World
Team 4 Students: Katie McCormick and Lakayla Truely
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in the Francophone (French-speaking) world. - Course: FR 139, France in the French-speaking World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in Canada
Students: Kari Higgins and Stacey Locke
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in Canada. - Course: FR 139, France in the French-speaking World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in Guinea
Student: Andrew Hoye
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in Guinea. - Course: FR 139, France in the French-speaking World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in Haiti
Students: Taylor Barnickel and Winston Clements
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in Haiti. - Course: FR 139, France in the French-speaking World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in Madagascar
Students: Allison Glad and Stephanie Hogan
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in Madagascar. - Course: FR 139, France in the French-speaking World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in Martinique
Students: Brooke DeAngelo and Melissa Martin
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in Martinique. - Course: FR 139, France in the French-speaking World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in Rwanda
Student: Ramy Fathi
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in Rwanda. - Course: FR 139, France in the French-speaking World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Crampton-Frenchik
Project title: Social Justice in Switzerland
Students: Emery Morris and Derek Thompson
Description: iMovie project showcasing the notion of social justice in Switzerland. - Course: HD FS 429, Advanced Childhood Development
Instructor: Dr. Elaine Barry
Project title: The Mesosystem Influences of Childcare
Students: Megan Deglau, Alycia Jarrett, and Maria Rossi
Description: Poster presentation of interacting microsystem influences on childcare. - Course: HD FS 429, Advanced Childhood Development
Instructor: Dr. Elaine Barry
Project title: Children’s Age, Gender, and the Negative Effects of Divorce
Students: Dawn Piccolomini and Sandra Sidor
Description: Poster presentation of information on this topic. - Course: HD FS 429, Advanced Childhood Development
Instructor: Dr. Elaine Barry
Project title: The Influences of Parenting on Child Development
Students: Janie Ciceretti, Kim Lawson, Robin Redman, and Penny Wiltrout
Description: Poster presentation of information on this topic. - Course: HD FS 429, Advanced Childhood Development
Instructor: Dr. Elaine Barry
Project title: Ecology of the Peer Group: Does Being Socially Competent Mean Conforming?
Student: Jeff Maharowski
Description: Poster presentation of information on this topic. - Course: HD FS 429, Advanced Childhood Development
Instructor: Dr. Elaine Barry
Project title: Teacher-Student Relationships Influencing
Students: Amanda Frider and Kristan Miller
Description: Poster presentation of information on this topic. - Course: IST 250, Web Site Development
Instructor: Don Wilson
Project title: Wesley Health Clinic
Students: Travis Bird, Ron Bryant, Justin Gaydos, and Ed Hall
Description: Web site development for a Connellsville free health clinic. - Course: IST 250, Web Site Development
Instructor: Don Wilson
Project title: Signature Designs Etc.
Students: Amanda Brooks, Derek Laughery, John Sechrist, and Ashley Stefancik
Description: Web site development for a woman-owned, small business (interior decorating business). - Course: MATH 141, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: Kevin Maxwell
Project title: Patterns in Integrals
Students: Timothy Honaker and Misty Metheny
Description: An investigation of indefinite integrals of families of functions. For each family, patterns will be analyzed, and formulas will be created from these patterns. - Course: MATH 141, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: Kevin Maxwell
Project title: Building a Better Roller Coaster
Students: Derek Cerullo and Joel Trenker
Description: Engineering applications of derivatives to make a smooth ride. - Course: MATH 141, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: Kevin Maxwell
Project title: Cinema Seating Selection
Students: Joel Berger and Brandon Wiltrout
Description: Applying calculus to determine the best viewing angle in a movie theatre. - Course: MATH 141, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: Kevin Maxwell
Project title: Slice and Dice/Tractrix
Students: Jeremy Hamborsky and Ryun Karaffa
Description: Part 1: By using parallel slices, math students attempt to slice a pizza evenly. Part 2: Use calculus to determine behavior of a tractrix curve. - Course: MATH 141, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: Kevin Maxwell
Project title: Origin of L’Hospital’s Rule
Students: Emilee Luckey and Amy Shubilla
Description: The historical and mathematical origins of L’Hospital’s Rule. The biographical details of L’Hospital and Bernoulli and how they worked together, and a comparison of the different statements of the rule. - Course: MATH 141, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Instructor: Kevin Maxwell
Project title: Air Force I
Students: Greg Allamon and Melissa Mack
Description: Finding the distance a plane starts to descend under different speeds and heights. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 1, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Driscoll
Project title: The Practice and Ethics of Pre-employment Psychological Evaluations
Students: Josh Colussy, Kelsey Dawson, Jillian Lewis, Molly McClure, Joyous Powell, Haley Rubosky, Kyle Salitrik, and Kelsey Workman
Description: An overview of pre-employment psychological evaluations, including test types, what are they evaluating, who is targeted, and their general effectiveness. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 1, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Driscoll
Project title: Pre-Employment Drug Testing in America
Students: Winston Clements, Ryan Craft, Jessica Gallo, Nikki Lovett, Melissa Martin, David Pocratsky, and David Ratty
Description: An overview of the what, how, and why of pre-employment drug testing in the United States. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 2, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. John Rapano
Project title: Nickled and Dimed—Scrubbing in Maine
Students: Karlee Chaybin, Nicole Garrity, Kayla Hatfield, Dillon Jordan, and Kyle Magill
Description: A presentation on Ehrenreich’s experience in Maine. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 2, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. John Rapano
Project title: Nickeled and Dimed—Selling in Minnessota
Students: Kasey Ruble and Brecken Sickles
Description: A PowerPoint presentation on Ehrenreich’s experience at a Walmart in Minnesota - Course: PSU 008S-Section 3, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Peter Eberle
Project title: Nickeled and Dimed: Drawn and Quartered
Students: Mark Bosworth, Brett Christner, Cole Christner, Kayla Corcoran, Kiley Detar, Eric Gall, Jin Ha, Samantha Lenhart, Kathryn Loya, Zachary Malone, Ashley May, Darcie Phillips, Thomas Russell, Aaron Sabatula, Rebecca Skovira, Katie Smaniotto, Aaron Stasko, Derek Thompson, Meghan Tirpak, Lakayla Truley, Morgan Waugh, Noelle Winkler, Aaron Wontroba, and Quinn Yodens
Description: Poster project. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 4, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Mitchell
Project title: The Walmart Chronicles
Students: James Albert, Marino McGalla, Robert Neubauer
Description: Video footage addressing concerns about Walmart's employment practices - Course: PSU 008S-Section 4, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Mitchell
Project title: Making a Living
Students: Alexandra Cross, Alan DeGenarro, Shelly Franklin, Luke Nicholson, and Cody Ward
Description: Illustration of financial struggles faced by five college students trying to balance financial pressures associated with attending school, paying rent, and working enough hours to pay the bills. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 4, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Mitchell
Project title: The Truth About Walmart
Students: Cody Catalina, Amanda Diehl, Micah Fuge, Tim Hoyle, Tony Montalbano, Connor Shrum, and Brianna Ucman
Description: A balanced description of Walmart’s positive and negative impact on communities. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 4, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Mitchell
Project title: In Our Economy … Can They Get By?
Students: Malina Foley, Lacey Herring, Mike Shepherd, and Meagan Slates
Description: An illustration of the economic realities faced by a teenager, a middle-age couple, and a single mother making minimum wage in the Uniontown area. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 4, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Danielle Mitchell
Project title: International Considerations
Students: Sarah Mazanetz, Mario Milev, Kaitlyn Novak, Sarah Mazanetz, and James Pratt
Description: A comparison of financial concerns (such as average salaries and minimum wage levels) that includes an international component. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 5, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Fred Adams
Project title: Would You Pass the Test?
Students: William Aldom, Julia Constantine, Christopher Dandrea, Nicole Goisse, Joshua Lewis, James Logreco, Kayla McLaughlin, Kara Nickelson, Jordan Paglia, Jilian Pegg, Michael Peton, Ashley Rizer, Heath Shaffer, Randal Smith, and Hongyuan Zhan
Description: An examination of service-level job applications for questions in common that would disqualify an applicant, to compare with accounts in Barbara Ehrenreich’s book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America. - Course: PSU 008S-Section 6, First Year Engagement
Instructor: Dr. Jo Ann Jankoski
Project title: Research for Awareness
Students: Michelle Barney, Hannah Bodnar, Edsel Calieja, Tianlie Chen, Nick Cramer, Ramy Fathi, Adam Filburn, Li Yizhao,
Ashley Martin, Nicalas Oliverio, John Peck, Chelsea Petrosky, Michael Potter, Gary Regan, Angela Simmons, and Ken Wontroba
Description: Action research to learn about and to document the lives touched by poverty.