1st Place: Hanna Hinkle, Melissa Keckler, Kayla Kreeger, and Michelle Yeager
Research topic: A Study of the Correlation between Spinal Pain and the Impact of an Axial Load Produced by Backpacks in College Students
2nd Place (tied): Michelle Cramer, Amanda Harris, Keziah Heisey, and Julia Mongeau
Research topic: The effects of strength training vs balance training on functional balance
2nd Place (tied): Johnathan Noss
Research topic: The Effect of Riparian Buffers on Stream Health
(Pictured with Professor Anne Bizup)
3rd Place: Ashley Youngman
Research topic: How does mirror therapy effect the motor function of upper extremities in patients who have had a stroke?
Audience Favorite: Angelina Stillman
Research topic: How music effects the body.
Alexandra Reider
Research topic: How effective are manual therapy techniques including massage therapy in improving posture and neck mobility for infants with torticollis?
Jacob Franks, Matt Guise, Jarrett Hoy, and Nathan Murtorff
Research topic: Depth drop height affect on vertical jump performance
(Not pictured: Matt Guise and Jarrett Hoy)
Diana Holoma
Research topic: Do one on one sessions help in practicing stress relieving techniques, aide in reducing caregiver burden?
Samantha Donmoyer, Hannah Kidwell, JoAnna Schuster, and Harley Wilson
Research topic: Shaking Palsy- Parkinson's Disease
(Not pictured: Hannah Kidwell and Harley Wilson)
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Hayley Willier
Research topic: What is the effectiveness of sensory stimulation to improve arousal and alertness in patients in a coma?
Olivia Hettinger and Megan Leister
Research topic: How can a parent who is grieving benefit from group therapy when their child is diagnosed with autism?
Hope Harlacher
Research topic: Is rhythmic auditory stimulation effective in functional mobility for clients with Parkinson's disease?
Media Club
Research topic: How Communication Helps Non-Profit Organizations
Megan Campbell
Research topic: Occupational Therapy and College Anxiety
Rebecca Munteanu
Research topic: Are sensory interventions effective at decreasing undesirable behaviors in persons with developmental delays?
Lauren Hull (pictured right)
Research topic: What are the most effective occupational therapy interventions to decrease childhood obesity?
(Pictured with Hayley Willier, left)
Michelle Cramer, Amanda Harris, Keziah Heisey, and Julia Mongeau
Research topic: Multiple Sclerosis
(Not pictured: Michelle Cramer and Amanda Harris)
Samantha Donmoyer, Hannah Kidwell, JoAnna Schuster, and Harley Wilson
Research topic: Which better helps endurance - Yoga or Crossfit?
(Not pictured: Samantha Donmoyer and JoAnna Schuster)
Judges with Ashley Youngman
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Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Patterson
Professor Rutt with Hope Harlacher and Jackie Brandt