University Day Abstracts at the University of Maine at Presque Isle
Welcome to the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI), where academic excellence and innovative research converge. Our annual University Day is a testament to our students’ dedication, showcasing their scholarly work across various disciplines.
Posters
Presenter(s): Molly Hillman, Seth Jackson, Hunter Milliard, Sarah Brown
Faculty Mentor(s): Rebecca Dias, MSN, FNP-BC
An in-depth discussion about the various types of antithrombotic therapies available to patients as well as the limitations of their use.
Presenter(s): Kaylyn Hewitt, Miriah Fournier, Serena Lufkin
Faculty Mentor(s): Lori Deschaine
We will be presenting on educating about substance use within the school system.
Presenter(s): Karoilne Dillenbeck
Faculty Mentor(s): Sarah Bushey
The Extended Learning Opportunities program helped me to get a job shadow in the dermatology department at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital. This experience allowed me to sample and explore different paths to Medical school with constant support. Overall, I was very impressed with the variety of procedures I was able to watch during my 4-hours experience at the hospital. I witnessed consultations, yearly body exams, multiple ways to remove a wart, biopsies, and the removal of precancerous cells/melanomas. I think this is an excellent opportunity for students to explore jobs, build their resumes, and gain experience while getting paid.
Presenter(s): Brendan Blackstone and Gavin Hemphill
Faculty Mentor(s): Chunzeng Wang
Haines Cemetery of Fort Fairfield was founded in the 1800’s. Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology and Trimble GPS, we were able to scan below the surface of the ground to detect and mark suspected graves.
Presenter(s): Gavin Hemphill and Brendan Blackstone
Faculty Mentor(s): Chunzeng Wang
In the old Haines Cemetery of Fort Fairfield, out of the 15 suspected sites found through the GPR scan, 3 are not near a headstone. This signifies the possibility of unmarked graves in this cemetery. Drone, GPS, and GIS technologies were also used to make a map of the cemetery.
Presenter(s): Ethan Albair
Faculty Mentor(s): Chunzeng Wang
This project was to update the 2012 parcel database of the town of Chapman by using ArcGIS. The update was based on scanned current tax maps and the ArcGIS editing tools were used for the update. The project helps property management and planning purposes
Presenter(s): Malachi Fitzherbert
Faculty Mentor(s): Chunzeng Wang
This project is about updating the property parcel GIS database for the township of Castle Hill. It was based on 8 scanned hard-copy tax maps with changes that have been made over the last 10 years that have yet to be updated on the ArcGIS database. The updated digital GIS parcel map will be used by town officials for land management and planning and by general public after it is made available on the town’s website.
Presenter(s): Bailey-Michelle LaPlante
Faculty Mentor(s): Chunzeng Wang
The purpose of this project is to update the digital parcel GIS map of Mapleton. The current hard-copy tax maps marked for updates/changes were scanned and saved into PDF files for referencing where the updates on the current but old property parcel GIS shapelfile when updating with ArcGIS. The parcel GIS map is generally used for property management and land planning purposes. It can be also used by general public for identifying property for purchase and other purposes.
Presenter(s): Frankie Pierce & Joseph Ryan
Faculty Mentor(s): Judith Roe
Local streams were analyzed for the presence of the forever chemicals called PFAS, and one stream draining from a deactivated Air Force base had high PFAS levels. We used the annelid worms Lumbriculus variegatus in a regeneration bioassay to test effects of the PFAS and found conflicting results on their growth and regeneration.
Presenter(s): Cathy Murchison, Jordan Dickson, and Taylor Riddell
Faculty Mentor(s): Lori Deschaine
LD 1404, HP 900 is about requiring healthcare insurance companies to guarantee financial coverage to an adoptive parent expecting.
Presenter(s): Ben Snow & Wyatt Braun
Faculty Mentor(s): Larry Feinstein
We will be presenting about the potential for Pleurotus ostreatus in bioremediation of Low-Density Polyethylene. This is to look at the effectiveness of the mycelium to degrade plastic, and to further our understanding of how the degradation process occurs.
Presenter(s): Cassie Chambers, Mckenzie Gallagher, Maddie Buzza
Faculty Mentor(s):Lori Kilcollins
A brief talk about Maine’s Legislative Document #2002 regarding the highlights of the bill, pros and cons, and results conducted from a survey developed to understand opinions about the bill.
Presenter(s): Lauren Magno, Hannah White, and Maleena Morse
Faculty Mentor(s): Lori Deschaine
The poster presentation will be about LD 50, HP 25 “An Act to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect by Developing a System to Ensure Child and Family Well-being”. We will be doing a survey and talking about the results of the survey as well as additional research that we find.
Presenter(s): Caleb Ames, Winona Christnot-Peters, Gianni Rosario
Faculty Mentor(s): Mark Royer
We present ice-core hyperspectral imaging software actively being developed at the University of Maine at Presque Isle in collaboration with the Climate Change Institute at UMaine. The software automates error detection and speeds up visualization.
Presenter(s): Robert Ramsey
Faculty Mentor(s): Mark Royer
Local potato growers must complete extensive and time-consuming Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and food-safety inspection audits annually. This project aims to automate the process to increase preparation efficiency.
Presenter(s): Stephen Grierson
Faculty Mentor(s): Jason Johnston
Various factors impact when migratory birds arrive during the spring migration. Using data from 1969-2013 from Hammond, ME we will report hypotheses tested for multiple factors that could impact arrival date for 32 species of short and long-distance migratory birds.
Session 1
Presenter(s): Kyle Nichols/Ricky Goupille
Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. J
Join us to find out how two UMPI students went beyond their perceived limits to bring a message of hope and positivity to the world.
Presenter(s): Rebecca Book
Faculty Mentor(s): Wendi Malenfant
Participants will learn about strategies for creating an effective learning environment.
Presenter(s): Christie Oneill, Marah Russell, Damien Parson, Leah Saucy, Laura Lyons
Faculty Mentor(s): Jennifer Lynds
The importance of student-led journalism. An emphasis on The University Times and its contribution to UMPI’s campus.
Presenter(s): Christian Guimond, Jonathan Guimond, Sarah Black
Faculty Mentor(s): Stacey Emery, Kimberly Jones
How the presence of our club has impacted those around us, for the good. understanding the responsibilities of each of the stakeholders, is key to establishing core connection within our campus and off-campus communities alike.
Session 2
Presenter(s): Ryan Sonderman
Faculty Mentor(s): Reed Nonken, Seth Woodman
This presentation delves into the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. We will explore how AI can empower both educators and learners through personalized learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and data analytics. We will also discuss the ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI integration. Through real-world examples, attendees will gain insights into the practical applications of AI in education and envision a future where technology enhances learning experiences.
Presenter(s): Meagan Blanchard, Mikey Bramble, Erik Elmer, Ricky Goupille, Kyle Nichols
Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Jacqui Lowman
Students in their Feature Writing class learned that everyone has infinite stories. Join them as they share how they dug beneath the surface. Dedicated to Erik Elmer.
Presenter(s): Tori Raeihle, Joseph Doll & Sierra Bryant
Faculty Mentor(s): Sarah Bushey
Three students visited Hurricane Island and will tell their exceptional stories about their experiences with scientific research education.
Presenter(s): Tia Saucier, William Williams, Dawson Whitten, and Aubrey Sinclair
Faculty Mentor(s): Tomasz Herzog
An examination of the deculturalization of French Acadian, MicMac, and Maliseet communities in Aroostook County and the effects of homogenization on communities in northern Maine.
Session 3
Presenter(s): Ricky Goupille, Kyle Nichols
Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Jacqui Lowman
Two PCJ students discuss how they helped give voice to the voiceless at six of the eight UMaine System schools. Their work will be presented to the system at the end of the semester to help make change for DEIAB related issues, which are more than meet the eye.
Presenter(s): Haley Johnston, Jaime Bryan, Len Baptista, Andrew Serfes, Reagan Calvin, Kristin Ray
Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Lisa Leduc
Students in CRJ/SOC 378 – Honors Women & Crime will present their Service Learning Project working with women in the Houlton jail and Caribou sober house.
Presenter(s): Alexei Olmstead
Faculty Mentor(s): William Jenkins
The presentation is centered around how women are portrayed in horror films, mostly touching on how violence against women is often shown as sexual fanservice instead of suffering like their male counterparts. It will go over different horror films that are examples of this, provide brief summaries of key points in each, and then analyze the data collected all together along with a glimpse into the demographic consuming these films via comment sections and their thoughts on the matter.
Presenter(s): Joseph Ryan, Abbie Yarema, Caleb Ames
Faculty Mentor(s): Sarah Bushey, Dave Putnam, Mark Royer
Our presentation describes the importance of conservation, specifically with Atlantic salmon, and with climate change and code creation for ice core samples.
Session 4
Presenter(s): Haley Johnston, Jamie Bryan, Maddie Buzza, Alex Harrington
Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Lisa Leduc
Members of the Criminal Justice Club will share their experiences from a trip to Louisville KY include police ride-alongs; private tour of Churchill Downs; specialized training and fun tourist sites.
Presenter(s): Joe Michaud, Emma Theriault, Isabella Theriault
Faculty Mentor(s): Sarah Bushey, Mark Knight, and Gretchen Violette/Dottie Hutchins as mentors
This presentation represents the aspects of two Different ELOs that involve art, including the journey and takeaways from the internship.
Presenter(s): Belen Dougherty, Aubrey Sinclair
Faculty Mentor(s): Deborah Hodgkins
Belen Dougherty and Aubrey Sinclair, students in ENG 313, Creative Nonfiction, will share works of literary nonfiction ranging from the humorous to the poignant.
Presenter(s): Caleb Ames
Faculty Mentor(s): Mark Royer
This talk provides an overview of the timeline of ice cores. We will trace their journey from glaciers, where they are collected by climate scientists, to the laboratory, where information is gathered and stored on computers. The ice-core data is processed to generate visualizations using a software toolbox I am developing. This presentation outlines the steps and highlights various results.
Presenter(s): Ricky Goupille, Kyle Nichols
Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Jacqui Lowman
Join PCJ seniors Kyle Nichols, and Ricky Goupille as they reflect on their three years’ worth of transformational work in UMPI’s small but mighty Professional Communication and Journalism program.
Session 5
Presenter(s): Nick Hammond
Faculty Mentor(s): Jennifer Buzza
The presentation is about bringing to light about studying abroad.
Presenter(s): Serena Lufkin, MacKenzie Gallagher, Miriah Fournier
Faculty Mentor(s): Shawna Trough
In this presentation we are going to be looking at substance use and the effect that it has on loved ones and families. When talking about this, we will cover topics like how many people are affected by loved ones who use substances and thee long-lasting problems in relationships and unhealthy behaviors that families may engage in because of their loved one’s substance use.