Full 2024 Conference Schedule
Last updated: April 3, 2024
Welcome and Keynote Speaker - 8-8:35 am
David O. McKay Auditorium
The Undergraduate Research Conference is proud to feature keynote speaker Jerusha Magalei, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work, who will share her thoughts on the conference theme, "He wa'a he moku, he moku he wa'a - The canoe is an island, an island is a canoe."
A Sessions - 8:45-10 am
During this session, attendees may choose from a variety of events, including:
- Immersive Sessions A1-A2
- Poster Sessions A1-A2
- Presentation Panels A1-A7
Details for each event can be found below.
Immersive Session A1 - Library Instruction Room
Take a break and practice mindfulness during a workshop hosted by BYUH Counseling Services.
Immersive Session A2 - Library Front Lawn
Stop by the tent in front of the library to learn more about sustainability efforts on campus led by the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability. As part of our presentation, we'll be showcasing a model of a grow bed. At Kumuwaiwai, our mission is to promote sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Our grow bed model serves as a tangible example of how sustainable growing can be implemented practically and efficiently. We will also encourage class visitations, outreach opportunities, volunteer hours, and opportunities to be part of our community grow boxes program.
Immersive sessions are available as part of conference partnerships with BYUH Counseling Services and Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability.
Poster Session A1 - Science Building (SCB) 200/201
| Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|
| Jerameel Recodig | Cultural and Historical Buildings in Hospitality and Tourism |
| Caroline James, Takato Inamori, and Edgar Gene De Guzman | Evaluating Operating Systems: Ease of Task Management and User Efficiency |
| Cyrelle Briz | Brush Pen Calligraphy |
| Emma Anderson, Natalie Coffee, and Caitlin Alder | Spawning of Montipora Capitata Coral on Oahu’s Northeast Shore |
| Emosi Sukanaivalu | Lanihuli Sustainable Farming |
| Fryda Garcia Salgado | Community Resilience |
| Grace Bunker | Mindfulness: A Shift Between Cultures and Minds |
| Haukinima Faanunu, Yuk Ho Ng, and Michael Sean Palopalo | Gaming Platform Test |
| Jovincent Inoc | Jeepney Signages |
Poster Session A2 - Science Building (SCB) 300/301
| Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|
| Kai Andrus, Taylor Anderson, Victoria Watson, and Avery Fiander | Implications of Following Proper Sunscreen Protocol |
| Leneah Olsingch, Keania Kaio, and Nani Hopoate | A Cultural Impact on Youth Sport Team Snacks |
| Nikki Farrales and Kristel Enriquez | Cultural Dimensions Affecting Work-Life Balance in Asia |
| Pasemaca Talei Seila | Preserving Endangered Languages: Fijian Noi Korolevu Dialect |
| Pimwara Hootni | Exploring the Influence of Sociodemographic Factors on Perception of Child Abuse: A Cross-National Analysis |
| Stella Ferraz, Omner Crisanto, and Yi-Zhong Chen | Note-Taking: What Method Is Better for Memory Retention? |
| Steve Nugara, Jared Schoeny, and Jusung Seo | Effectiveness of Bionic Reading |
| Tabitha Hanson | Caring for Those Who Care |
| Taylor McKendrick | How Effective and Reliable Are AI Detection Tools? |
Presentation Panels A
| Panel and Location | Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|---|
| AI AND LANGUAGE DAVID O. MCKAY AUDITORIUM | Chih-Chun Chen | Revitalizing ‘Olelo Hawai’I: An AI Approach to Popularizing the Hawaiian Language |
| Dallin McKinney | Phonological Methodologies of ChatGPT: Critical Analysis for Language Learning | |
| Elias Jessop | Deciphering ESL Interactions With AI: Identifying Linguistic Patterns and Errors for Enhanced Learning and Technology Adaptation | |
| Jieun Choi | Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) for the Preservation of ‘Olelo Hawai’I (Hawaiian Language) | |
| EMPOWERING WOMEN IN OCEANIA HGB 135 | Emmaline Ferguson | Women’s Economic Empowerment in Fiji |
| Jalini Vicky Jeyapathy | Women of Papua New Guinea Voice Their Concern While Preserving the Culture and Making a Change | |
| Lauren Schwalger | The Influence of Samoan Women in the Growth of an Economy | |
| Nameha Raiwalui | Sustainable Livelihoods for Fijian Women | |
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HGB 123 | Alexa Milad | Centralized Governance and Socioeconomic Development: A Comparative Analysis of Egypt and Singapore |
| Benjamin Mitchell | Sailing the Pacific Currents: Catalyzing Innovation Ecosystems for Pacific Resilience and Self-Reliance | |
| Chutamas Tavivongpaiboon | Relationship Marketing of Caterpillar: How to Win the Battle in Minegolia | |
| Rishan Prasad | Hawaii and the Pacific: Economic Synergies and Opportunities | |
| SOCIAL MEDIA, ADDICTION, AND WELLNESS HGB 117 | Kaela Olsingch and Elijah Massey | Effects of Short-Term Media on Boredom Tolerance |
| Landon Prien, Ryan Simmons, and Jordan Sahim | The Correlation Between Social Media Fitness Consumption and Physical Activity in College Students From Oceania and Asia | |
| Zachary Hedrick | The opioid epidemic among adolescents in the United States | |
| ACADEMIC SUCCESS STRATEGIES HGB 113 | Chaniporn Tangsitpan | Unlocking Academic Success: Exploring the Magic of the Pomodoro Method With “Just Write” Workshop |
| Isaku Yamada, Nino Laurel, and Kristina Hoferer | Examination of Various Englishes Through Different Aspects of Language | |
| Jo Ya Hsu | Strengthening Resilience in Asian Students: ‘Warm Demander’ Teaching the Insight About Students’ Hidden Emotions Through Writing | |
| NEGOTIATING CULTURE IN OCEANIA HGB 133 | Cantalise Ferreira, Gracie Messier, and Ria Eustice | Shackled Futures: Exploring Child Marriage in the Pacific |
| Jase McDonald | “Just Hawaiian” - Queer Cultural Belonging in “Kapaemahu” and “Aikane” | |
| Makatogialiu Kioa | Kava Consequences | |
| EMPOWERING ART HGB 115 | Chanrosa Ly | Seeking to Be Heard: The Art of Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, and Frida Kalho |
| Maile Batchelor, Ian Carroll, Aigalesala Toelupe, Gina Escalante Delgado, and Veia-Atua Sun | Empowering Women Through Expressive Arts Therapy: A Case Study | |
| Pele Aikala | Frida Kahlo: Expressing the Feminine Experience | |
| Reei Temakei | Jan Gordon Fisher and Gates of Paradise Plasters at BYU–Hawaii |
B Sessions - 10:15-11:30 am
During this session, attendees may choose from a variety of events, including
- Immersive Sessions B1-B2
- Poster Sessions B1-B2
- Presentation Panels B1-B7
Details for each event can be found below.
Immersive Session B1 - Library Instruction Room
Take a break and practice mindfulness during a workshop hosted by BYUH Counseling Services.
Immersive Session B2 - Library Front Lawn
Stop by the tent in front of the library to learn more about sustainability efforts on campus led by the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability. As part of our presentation, we'll be showcasing a model of a grow bed. At Kumuwaiwai, our mission is to promote sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Our grow bed model serves as a tangible example of how sustainable growing can be implemented practically and efficiently. We will also encourage class visitations, outreach opportunities, volunteer hours, and opportunities to be part of our community grow boxes program.
Immersive sessions are available as part of conference partnerships with BYUH Counseling Services and Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability.
Poster Session B1 - Science Building (SCB) 200/201
| Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|
| Avery Fiander, Tyler Stephens, Eden Thompson, and Malia Orlando | Persistence of eDNA in a High-Energy Marine Environment |
| Ellie Garrett | The Physiological Effects of Pregnancy on Mothers Postpartum |
| Ellie Shek | Low Birth Rate in Hong Kong |
| Erdenebileg Erdenebat | The Sum of the Dirichlet Convolution of the Arbitrary Base Digital Sum Functions |
| Gracie Messier, Addie Allred, Audrey Policarpio, and Thalia Bautista | Bridging Theory and Practice: Duolingo in Second Language Acquisition |
| Hanna Akari | History of Hrta-Uma Typeface |
| Hannah Chacon, Adelaide Guzman, and Kanani Boyer | Impact of Caffeine on the Menstrual Cycle |
| Hyebin Lee, Ryker Rasmussen, and Ceejay Magracia | The Effects of Font Families on Understanding and Retention |
| Irish Selene Yongque | Writing Machines |
Poster Session B2 - Science Building (SCB) 300/301
| Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|
| Isaac Beck, Jeff McClellan, and Hyunjin Chipman | Accelerating Performance: Evaluating the Impact of Controller Type on Player Performance in Car Racing Video Games |
| Reagan Owens | Collaborating for the Future: Educating Elementary Students on the Importance of Conservation Work |
| Laurel Jenkins | Comparison of Orca Behavior |
| Megan Freeze and Tejia Crawford | Pickleball and Young Adults: Motivating Factors That Influence Participation |
| Oi Ling So, Ryan Gustafson, and Elliot Mauai | Optimal Touchscreen Keyboard Orientation for Text Entry: Portrait vs. Landscape |
| Taylor Anderson | Calcium Carbonate Compositions in Seashells on Oahu |
| Victoria Bodnar and Josephine Matafeo Brown | Talanoa Your Samoa |
| Yining Yang | The Validity of Prophetic Dreams: Investigating the Potential for Dreams to Predict Future Events |
Presentation Panels B
| Panel and Location | Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY HGB 115 | Denzyl Ellery Dacayanan | Puna Farms |
| Jemima Ferguson | Impact of Climate Change on Food and Nutrition Security in Fiji | |
| Kara Phillips | Combining Permaculture Methods to Make Dirt Fast | |
| Ryoko Sato | Pacific Food Security: Possibility of Breadfruits and Kalo | |
| TOURISM IN THE PACIFIC HGB 135 | Christine Joy Encarguez | Enhancing Climate Resilience in Tonga’s Tourism Sector |
| Eliza Gama | Marketing Maui: A County in Conflict After the Devastating Fires | |
| Kiya Smith | Tourism Control Risk in French Polynesia | |
| Tabware Manibwebwe, Temwake Kuraotio, and Timeon Murdoch | Regenerative Tourism in Kiritimati Island, Kiribati | |
| RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND PEACEBUILDING HGB 117 | Hannah Harding | Faith, Freedom, and Fracture: Exploring the Relationship Between Religious Freedom and Domestic Conflict in Oceania |
| Lindokuhle Mbuli | Exploring Perspectives on Human Dignity: Among Byuh Student Body | |
| Riji Levaci and Nameha Raiwalui | Exploring the Acceptance of the Introduction of a New Christian Denomination Into an Established Community in Fiji | |
| Sophia Gunter | Applying Early Christian Teachings to Peacebuilding | |
| POPULAR CULTURE DAVID O. MCKAY AUDITORIUM | Fryda Garcia Salgado | Shrexicans |
| Micah Curtis | Orchestral Themes From the World of Zhenga’i | |
| Mark Redd | Maui Across the Pacific | |
| BIOLOGY HGB 133 | Abi Culas, Gabe Pollister, Quinn Gentili, and Jacob Albee | Screening Hawaiian Environments for Beneficial Bacteriophages |
| Caitlin Alder | Color Change in Mole Crabs Due to Microplastic Accumulation | |
| Noah England | Enhancing Community-Based Coral Restoration Efforts Through Advanced Monitoring Techniques | |
| MANAGING RESOURCES HGB 113 | Laine Mirielle Abana | The Societal Effects of Overconsumption and How to Combat It |
| An Vu | Case Study: Personal Finance Knowledge and Behavior Among People Aged Eighteen to Thirty-Five in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines | |
| Valerie Joy Agustin | The Impacts of Taxes on International Trade and Foreign Debt | |
| HUMANITY PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE HGB 123 | Elizabeth Wellman | What Affects Our Semantic Networks? |
| Gatlin A. Jordan, Amelia Wright, and Ashley Lamb | Tales of Our Past: The Reconstructive Act of Remembering Through Folktales | |
| Hyun Kim | Human Origins: Navigating Evolutionary Science and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Perspectives | |
| Jau Fei Villar | Exoplanet Discovery |
Lunch - 11:30-12:50 pm
The conference lunch will be held at the Banyan Dining Hall on campus. In keeping with the conference theme, lunch will feature a menu featuring voyaging canoe foods and live entertainment by student musicians.
C Sessions - 1–2:15 pm
During this session, attendees may choose from a variety of events, including
- Immersive Sessions C1-C2
- Visual Arts Showcase
- Presentation Panels C1-C6
Details for each event can be found below.
Immersive Session C1 - Library Instruction Room
Take a break and practice mindfulness during a workshop hosted by BYUH Counseling Services.
Immersive Session C2 - Library Front Lawn
Stop by the tent in front of the library to learn more about sustainability efforts on campus led by the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability. As part of our presentation, we'll be showcasing a model of a grow bed. At Kumuwaiwai, our mission is to promote sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Our grow bed model serves as a tangible example of how sustainable growing can be implemented practically and efficiently. We will also encourage class visitations, outreach opportunities, volunteer hours, and opportunities to be part of our community grow boxes program.
Immersive sessions are available as part of conference partnerships with BYUH Counseling Services and Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability.
Visual Arts Showcase - David O. McKay Auditorium Lobby
The Art Showcase will be available for viewing in the David O. McKay Auditorium Lobby from April 1-4. Student artists will be present to answer questions about their work during the C Session of the Conference on Thursday, April 4, from 1-2:15 pm.
| Artist | Title |
|---|---|
| AryLue Jones | Life Lessons Learned Through Watercolor |
| Aubrey Anderson | Armor |
| Aubrey Anderson | Coragem |
| Bekah Poh | Birds of Prey |
| Callie Duerden | |
| Cyrelle Briz | |
| Daichi Otahara | Japanese Dragon |
| Elena Vallejo | Interconnected |
| Elena Hyde | Connection to Self |
| Elena Hyde | Celtic Ceramic Vase |
| Gabrielle Pritt | BFA Thesis: Starry Minds |
| Liahona Billones | Pas de Deux |
| Liahona Billones | International Student |
| Macey Cobabe | Nature’s Maternal Heights |
| Sarah Shumway | Pottery Through Fiji |
| Sin Yau Chan | Towa |
| Vanessa Curtis | |
| Irish Yongque | The Visitor |
Presentation Panels C
| Panel and Location | Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|---|
| IDEOLOGY AND IDENTITY HGB 115 | Isabel Becerra | Unveiling Discursive Power: The Intersection of Christian Terrorism, the Bible, and Foucauldian Analysis |
| Maggie Bulkley | Unbridled Fury: Female Rage in Contemporary Literature | |
| Manhattan Ethington Prien | Postmodern Panem: Hyperreality, Metanarratives, and Simulacra in “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” | |
| Nickolas Kohlert | Ideology and Identity | |
| PROTECTING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS HGB 117 | Bailee Fox | Ukrainian Refugees in Hawaii |
| Eleanor Lilly | The Mistreatment of Aboriginal Women and Children | |
| Lindsay Johnson | Adaptability in Venezuelan Refugees | |
| MUSIC IN OCEANIA DAVID O. MCKAY AUDITORIUM | Haerim Cho | The Transformation of Hawaiian Music in the 19th Century and Preservations of Traditional Chant |
| Liana Au, Melania Mahuinga, Jordan Niutupuivaha, Lavinia Moala, and Sreymoun Pov | Music as a Universal Language: A Case Study at the Polynesian Cultural Center | |
| Lixin Cui | Findings and Preservation Activities of Tonga Nose Flute (Fangufangu) | |
| Natalia Dutton | The Music of Samoa: The Lifeblood of the Island | |
| WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND RESOURCES HGB 135 | Battsetseg Gansukh | Improving Inclusion in a Diverse Background in the State of Hawaii |
| Hyein Wi | Streamlining Banyan Dining Hall Operations: A Digital Solution for Staff Efficiency | |
| Tekaai Tekanene | Proposing for Establishment of the Kiribati Village at PCC | |
| TECHNOLOGY TODAY AND TOMORROW HGB 123 | Chris Martin Manongdo | Blockchain for Risk Management:Can Decentralization Improve the Risk Management Process? |
| Kartheek Jeripiti | Cyber Security - Scams in Student Life | |
| Taylor McKendrick | The Future of Sustainable Technology in the Pacific Is? | |
| INCARCERATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE HGB 133 | Sophia Gunter | Finding Healing: Restorative Justice and the Role It Plays in Climate-Affected Communities of Fiji |
| Milazel Pattaguan and Jolina Vidal | Beyond Injustice: A Qualitative Study on Restorative Approaches for Overseas Filipino Workers | |
| Enna Hendrickson and Jonathan Welch | Impact of Literacy Rates on Crime and Recidivism | |
| Alexy Downer | Addressing Mental Health in Pacific Island Prisons: Opportunities for Education and Support |
D Sessions - 2:30–3:45 pm
During this session, attendees may choose from a variety of events, including
- Immersive Session D
- Poster Session D1-D2
- Presentation Panels D1-D7
Details for each event can be found below.
Immersive Session D1 - Library Instruction Room
Take a break and practice mindfulness during a workshop hosted by BYUH Counseling Services.
Immersive Session D2 - Library Front Lawn
Stop by the tent in front of the library to learn more about sustainability efforts on campus led by the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability. As part of our presentation, we'll be showcasing a model of a grow bed. At Kumuwaiwai, our mission is to promote sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Our grow bed model serves as a tangible example of how sustainable growing can be implemented practically and efficiently. We will also encourage class visitations, outreach opportunities, volunteer hours, and opportunities to be part of our community grow boxes program.
Immersive sessions are available as part of conference partnerships with BYUH Counseling Services and Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability.
Poster Session D1 - Science Building (SCB) 200/201
| Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|
| Annie Clifford | BYU-H Archives Metadata Retrieval Model |
| Anh Quoc Bui and Reagan Owens | How Do Seasons and Land Use History Affect Hawaiian Plant’s Growth? |
| Christina Ingleton | The Linguistic Landscape of BYU–Hawaii Through an Anthropological Lens |
| Emma Hadley | Dual Impact of Storytelling on Literary Skills and Classroom Belonging of Elementary Pacific Islander Children With ADHD |
| Iniki Manea | BYU–Hawaii Goes 100% Solar |
| Jaeden Johnson, Parker Lasson, and Kanani Hiapo | Comparative Analysis of Cultural Heritage on Physical Activity |
| McKay Orr | Sea Otter Morphometrics and Sex Ratios From an Increasing Population in Southeast Alaska |
| Ka Ho Au Yeung | Anti Fungal Activity of Metrosideros Polymorpha on Candida Albicans |
Poster Session D2 - Science Building (SCB) 3rd Floor 300/301
| Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|
| Kristine Jensen | How We Use Land and the Effects |
| Liam Enright, Jennifer Lock, Audrey Hill, and Cheyanne Jacobs | Local Agriculture in Lanihuli Garden |
| Nikole Hawes, WenXuan Wan, Yiyu Wang, and Charlene Ram | Empowering TESOL Peer Educators: Cultivating Motivation for Tomorrow’s Language Innovation |
| Pao Hung Lee, Batbaatar Norjmaa, and Jared P. Bangal | Input Interface Insights: Unraveling Player Preferences in Video Game Control Devices |
| Tyler Sasaki and Sione Vaioleti | Oxygen Consumption in a Circuit-Style Resistance Training Warmup |
| Ziyi Li | Adaptation of AI in the Accounting Profession |
Presentation Panels D
| Panel and Location | Presenter(s) | Project Title |
|---|---|---|
| MENTAL HEALTH AND CULTURE HGB 117 | Edelweiss Chonger | Art Therapy in Tahiti (French Polynesia) |
| Ian Carroll | Hula as an Effective Means of Therapy in Hawaii | |
| Warunthon Komkajone | To What Extent Do Cultural Beliefs and Traditions Influence Perceptions and Recognition of Mental Health Issues in Samoa? | |
| Emma Ercanbrack and Kristen Alexander | Cultural Barriers to Seeking Mental Health | |
| RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HGB 135 | Johann Faana-Kong and Abish Torio | Assessing the Impact of Religious Diversity on Political Stability Globally |
| John Zenger | Religious Freedom and Nondiscrimination: How We Got Here and Where to Go | |
| Vilai Ilolahia | Gender Equality and Religious Freedom | |
| Rosalind Malolo | Navigating Indigenous Women’s Identities: LDS Influence in Hawaii and Tahiti | |
| INDIGENOUS RESILIENCE AND REPRESENTATIONS OF WAR HGB 123 | Lindsay Johnson | Colombian Peacebuilding: Resilience in Indigenous and Local Communities |
| Lola Bouchy | War Poetry: Perspectives in Transcendental Sublimity | |
| Jada Seguritan | Reclaiming Justice: An Indigenous Approach of Restorative Justice for the Kanaka Maoli | |
| Reahah Singh and Riakansha Prasad | Navigating Cultural Identity: Indo-Fijian Perceptions | |
| EDUCATION AND JUSTICE HGB 133 | Jamis Schriner and Nathan Pierce | Possibilities of Restorative Justice Within Education |
| Emma Maycock | Female Representation in Secondary Education Literature | |
| Herald Neil Galicia | Dress Code BYUH: Unity in Individual Expression Challenges | |
| Melody Christman | E Ola Ka 'Olelo Hawai'i: Hawaiian Language Instruction in Public Schools | |
| STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS HGB 115 | Hanna Smith and Samantha Packer | Mental Health Awareness Walk |
| Ragil Kumajaya and Robert Burgess | The Impact of Presentation Format on Accuracy and Efficiency in Identifying Differences Between Paired Donut Charts | |
| Melanie Ercoli and Tyler Stephens | Integrating Indigenous Knowledge to Retain Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in STEM | |
| FILIPINO RESILIENCE DAVID O. MCKAY AUDITORIUM | Jerameel Recodig | Heritage Houses: Stories of the Roots; Inspiration & Strength of the Gumaca |
| Michael Allen Martinez | The History and Significance of the Self-Reliance Program in the Philippines | |
| Milazel Pattaguan and Amberlyn Jane Dato | Voices of Resilience: Understanding Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines Through Qualitative Research |
Awards Ceremony and Closing - 4-5 pm
David O. McKay Auditorium
The conference will close with an awards ceremony recognizing notable projects. Sustainability-focused awards are sponsored by the Kumuwaiwai Sustainability Center, and individual faculties on campus will also give out awards that demonstrate disciplinary excellence. The full list of awards can be found on our website.