Poster

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  Winners

  Best Overall:

  Tabitha Myers, Maria Rubilar Vasquez, Ephraim Uyehara

  Awareness of Caffeine Side Effects Among College Age (18-30) Students
  Earnings: $150/3

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Douglas Ferreira

  Biology:

  Eleanor Lilly

  Formulating Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars: An Exciting Alternative to Liquid Hair Care
  Earnings: $125

  HHS:

  Tabitha Myers, Maria Rubilar Vasquez, Ephraim Uyehara

  Awareness of Caffeine Side Effects Among College Age (18-30) Students
  Earnings: $150/3

  PSYC:

  Lilia Foma'i

  The Effects of TikTok on Boredom Tolerance
  Earnings: $125

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

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  Honorable Mention

  Biology:

  Allyssa Alfoja

  Formulation of Hair Products Using Moringa Oleifera Extract
  Earnings: $50

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Douglas Ferreira

  Biology:

  Coleman Wright, Alex Rousten

  Heavy Metal Extraction in Soils of Hawaii
  Earnings: $50/2

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Douglas Ferreira

  HHS:

  Ella Heninger, Keilani Goulding, Victoria Wilcox

  Burnout Across Borders: Comparing Burnout in Inpatient vs Outpatient Healthcare Workers in the U.S and Canada
  Earnings: $50/3

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Douglas Ferreira

  HHS:

  Daryl Snelson, Maraea Tuavera, Amelia Veikoso

  Proportion of Safety & Wellness Considerations in Sports Event Management
  Earnings: $50/3

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Douglas Ferreira

  PSYC:

  Kalela Stone, Christian Taiwerbwe, Monaleen Foukimoana, Jolly Jane Java

  Exploring Life Satisfaction and Behavioral Patterns Among BYU-Hawaii Students
  Earnings: $50/4

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Douglas Ferreira

  PSYC:

  Pamela Conag

  The Relationship Between Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Cognitive Reflection Test Score among College Students
  Earnings: $50

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

Oral Presentation

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  Winners

  Best Overall:

  Elyse Saxton, Xiaotong Wu

  Investigating the Presence of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in Pig Products on the Island of Oahu
  Earnings: $150/2

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  Biology:

  Elyse Saxton, Xiaotong Wu

  Investigating the Presence of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in Pig Products on the Island of Oahu
  Earnings: $125/2)

  HHS:

  Evan Webb, Chito Bandujo, Peter Aldrich, Elepi Draniikamate, Shania Datt

  A Study of Blood Pressure Awareness and Blood Pressure among International and U.S. Domestic College Students in Hawaii
  Earnings: $125/5

  PSYC:

  Lilia Foma'i

  The Effects of TikTok on Boredom Tolerance
  Earnings: $125

  

  Photo by Kevin Tumaliuan

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  Honorable Mention

  Biology:

  Malakai Lavaki, Jesse Crank

  PROTACs Decrease the Proliferation of Cancer Cells by Inducing Degradation of Sphingosine Kinase
  Earnings: $50/2

  Biology:

  Sarah Birtcher, Sherwin Quimiguing

  Harnessing Phytochemical Selectivity: Differential Antimicrobial Potency of Ficus Extracts in Pathogenic and Beneficial Microbial Systems
  Earnings: $50/2

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  Anthropology – History

  1st Place:

  Victoria Amistad

  The Mixed Kid Journal Project: Cultural Identity in Multiethnic Emerging Adults
  Earnings: $200

  2nd Place:

  Lolene Kacivi

  The Impact of Globalization on Indigenous Language: Na i Vosa Vakaviti
  Earnings: $125

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  Humanities – Intercultural Peacebuilding

  1st Place:

  Joseph Sant

  Peace and Justice in Cambodia
  Earnings: $200

  2nd Place:

  Rose Masalo and TaShanna Schneider

  Comparative analysis of restorative justice systems in New Zealand and Hawaii
  Earnings: $125/2

  3rd Place:

  Emma Mitchell

  Punishment vs. Rehabilitation: Addressing Childhood Trauma in Aggravated Assault Cases
  Earnings: $50

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  Hawaiian Studies – Pacific Studies

  1st Place:

  Jarelle Hunt

  Different Shades of Brown: Cultural Identity
  Earnings: $200

  2nd Place:

  Lusila Lealii E‘e

  Integration of Indigenous Sāmoan Leadership Concepts at a Western Education Institution
  Earnings: $125

  3rd Place:

  Claudia Sosa Garcia

  Common Ground between Hawaiian Culture and Latter-Day Saints Beliefs
  Earnings: $50

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  Scholarship

  1st place:

  Mark Redd

  Queer Theory and Fairy Tales: A Theoretical Framework for "The Seelie Prince.”
  Earnings: $250

  2nd place:

  Clara Curtis

  Are There Still No “Great” Women Artists? A Retrospective Exploration of Linda Nochlin’s Claims
  Earnings: $150

  3rd place:

  Elena Hyde

  Moko In Oceania
  Earnings: $100

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  Creative Writing

  1st place:

  Mark Redd

  The Seelie Prince
  Earnings: $250

  2nd place:

  Juan Carlos De los Reyes

  The Last Missionary
  Earnings: $150

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  3rd place:

  Samuel Grigg

  The Old Man At The Pond
  Earnings: $100

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  Visual Art

  1st place:

  Kate Wilson

  Smoltification
  Earnings: $250

  2nd place:

  Chance Childers

  100 Hawaiian Indigenous Animal Fact Cards & Research Booklet
  Earnings: $150

  3rd place:

  Barbara Little

  For She Loved Much
  Earnings: $100

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  Social Work

  1st Place:

  Mela’ann Qaqa, Riji Levaci, Liahona Levaci

  Exploring the Lived Experiences of Fijian Students at BYUH with Finances Hardship and Mental Health
  Earnings: $250/3

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  2nd Place:

  Cheszana Costales, Danielle Rummler, Dwein Tarrobago

  Exploring the Social Issues in the Philippines: Perspectives and Experiences of Students at BYU-H
  Earnings: $150/3

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  2nd Place:

  Milika Uasike, Ana Latu

  Perception of Mental Health among Tonga Students at Brigham Young University– Hawaii: A Grounded Theory Study
  Earnings: $150/2

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  3rd Place:

  Keilani Cabatu

  Understanding Kapu Aloha and Native Hawaiians’ Struggle for Maunakea
  Earnings: $100

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

TESOL

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  Winners

  Best Overall Project

  Julana Te’o

  Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Mental Health
  Earnings: $250

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  1st Place:

  Jessika Santoso

  Assessing the Validity of Translation Tasks for Evaluating L2 Academic Writing Proficiency
  Earnings: $250

  2nd Place:

  Grace Brooks

  Authority in Words: Stance Modal Verbs and Directives in Presidents Nelson and Benson’s Talks
  Earnings: $150

  3rd Place:

  Pasemaca Seila, Aliah Flores

  Language attitude perceptions amongst BYUH native English speakers and non-native English speakers of freshmen to senior level students.
  Earnings: $100/2

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  Honorable Mention

  1.

  Catherine Carroll, WenXuan Wan

  Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition Through AI-Generated Songs: A Study in Language Learning
  Earnings: $100/2

  2.

  Samantha Naluai

  Requests on Reel: Comparing Directness in K-dramas and American Dramas
  Earnings: $50

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  Presentation - Business

  1st Place:

  Valerie Agustin

  Exploring the Relationship of High Technology Exports and Political Stability on a Global Scale
  Earnings: $250

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  2nd Place:

  Rosalind Malolo

  Remittances and Corruption: The Pacific Paradox
  Earnings: $150

  3rd Place:

  Vilai Ilolahia

  Religious Freedom in ASEAN
  Earnings: $100

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  Presentation - Accounting

  1st Place:

  Rei Kato, Caily Mossman, Rakshna Mythyam

  Examining Cross-Cultural Perspectives on AI Adoption: Analyzing ChatGPT’s Role in Accounting Education
  Earnings: $250/3

  2nd Place:

  Elaiza Samonte, Jazreel Vergara, Lua Peleuale, Tai Strauss

  Bridging AI and Accounting Education: How Technology Readiness Affects ChatGPT Adoption Among U.S. Students
  Earnings: $150/4

  3rd Place:

  Michael Allen Martinez

  A Facility Leader’s Care
  Earnings: $100

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

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  Poster

  1st Place:

  Ysabelle Junio

  Going Viral in the Age of AI: An A/B Testing Study on AI-assisted vs. AI-generated Content on Instagram
  Earnings: $250

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  2nd Place:

  Precious Maguale

  Periods and Progress: Ensuring Menstrual Product Access for Academic Success at Brigham Young University–Hawaii
  Earnings: $150

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

  3rd Place:

  Jundy Aboc, Elle Larson

  ETFs in the Global Financial Market: Growth, Risks, and Opportunities
  Earnings: $100/2

  

  Photo by BYUH Photograpgy, Kevin Tumaliuan

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  Book of Mormon or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Scriptures

  1st Place:

  Noah Jacobs

  Women in Scripture and the Strength to Endure
  Earnings: $250

  2nd Place:

  Victoria Wilcox

  Through Nephi’s Eyes: A Vision Shaped by Division
  Earnings: $150

  3rd Place:

  Joseph Kelsey

  Uncovering What’s Been Overlooked: The Small Plates of Nephi were Longer than Previously Thought
  Earnings: $100

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  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints History in Asia or Oceania Award

  1st Place:

  Jessika Santoso

  Overcoming Barriers: The Growth and Perseverance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indonesia
  Earnings: $250

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Monique Saenz

  2nd Place:

  EuiJeong Son

  Labor Missions in Asia
  Earnings: $150

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan

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  Inter-disciplinary or Other Gospel Topics

  Winners:

  Ayu Sari, Deneille Martin, Raj David Jerry

  How would teaching a world religions course in public secondary schools promote human dignity in Malaysia and Indonesia?
  Earnings: $250/3

  

  Photo by BYUH Photography, Kevin Tumaliuan