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Emulating Bach: The Balance Between Stylistic Imitation And Artistic Expression

Scott Demeo (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Igor Stravinsky allegedly said that ?good composers borrow and great composers steal.? This presentation will explore the dynamic between imitation and personal expression through the lens of KSC composer Scott DeMeo?s new ...

Cinema Of Extremism: Filmmaker Gaspar No? As Extremist Icon

Joseph Jowett (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Abstract: This paper explores the French film movement, the New French Extremity, its place in contemporary global cinema, and how filmmaker Gaspar No? embodied the ideals of the movement. The New French Extremity was an ...

Use Of Chocolate In Classic Maya Society

Ella Noyes (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

This project will examine the creation and use of chocolate in Classic Period (250-900<sub>CE</sub>) Maya society. The Maya were a Mesoamerican cultural group who controlled parts of Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, ...

Peeling Back the Layers of the Middle East: An Analysis of Early Twentieth Century International Policy towards the Creation of the State of Israel

Danielle Scadova; Robert Graham (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Our panel will examine the role of Western governments in creating the conditions which gave rise to the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict as revealed in historical documents and events from World War I through World ...

Bedtime Story To Book: Journey To Publication

Valerie Carpentier (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

This poster presentation seeks to articulate the process of writing, illustrating, and self-publishing a bedtime story into a paperback book. Today, publication without the right connections is nearly unattainable, which ...

The Write Factors: How Nature, Nurture, Culture And Environment Impact Student Writing

Analee Benik; Nathan Brown; Joanna Oko; Sarah Croitoru (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

The goal of this research project is to expand tutors? understanding of the many variables that influence our ability to write. In a semester long research based project we focused on the impact of the following areas: ...

Entertainment And Redemption: A Fantasy Critique Of The Wrestler

Robert Cayes (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

The 2008 movie The Wrester, directed by Darren Aronofsky, uncovered the dark world of entertainment that many of us are not familiar with, specifically in the sport of professional wrestling. In order to examine the ...

The Effect Of Strength Training On Self-Efficacy Of College Aged Females

Alison O'Brien; Taylor Luther; Hannah Goulis; Megan O'Doherty (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Self-efficacy can be described as the confidence an individual has in their competence to achieve a task. Previous research done on self-efficacy shows that this confidence is an important factor in exercise motivation. ...

An investigation of Thiosemicarbazone Ligands in ?Green? Palladium Cross-coupling

Jeffrey Hall (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Organometallic catalysts are a diverse class of molecules utilized in the manufacture of natural products, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty chemicals. As further efforts are made to understand catalytic mechanisms and ...

Her Mood Will Needs Be Pitied: Agency, Madness, The Pathetic, And Ophelia

Emily Cackowski (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Of all the female characters in William Shakespeare?s plays, Ophelia from The Tragedy of Hamlet is arguably one of the most interesting. With very few scenes or lines of dialogue, her character has still managed to leave ...

Understanding Solar Flare Dynamics With High-Altitude Balloons

Corey Boul? (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Solar flares are large energy releases observed at the surface of the sun, capable of outputting the energy equivalent of 160 billion megatons of TNT. Caused by a build-up in magnetic energy, these enormous eruptions result ...

Synthesis and Characterization of Potential Fatty Acid Synthase Inhibitors

James Shannon (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Fatty Acid synthase (FASN) is an enzyme that catalyzes the production of fatty acids. It has been observed that this enzyme is elevated in cancer cells, since fatty acids are required as both a fuel source and for the ...

Science and Engineering for All

Nicole Stevens (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

A true understanding of science does not come from a lecture or a textbook, but from being actively engaged in scientific and engineering design processes. While teaching science using scientific and engineering design ...

Weird Fractions

Megan Fisk (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

The fraction 16/64 has the unusual property that if one simplifies it to lowest terms the result is 1/4, which is also the result if one (illegitimately) cancels the 6's. This is an example of a weird fraction. Once a weird ...

The Functions of Preceramic Points from Belize

W. James Stemp (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Cold Water Immersion Vs. Warm Water Immersion On Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness

Makayla Clarke; Nicole Gindraux (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Muscular injuries are common when performing eccentric exercise. This contraction causes micro-damage to muscles, producing pain associated with delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The purpose of this study is to determine ...

The Path Less Pedaled: An Assessment Of The North Cheshire Rail Trail In Southwestern New Hampshire

Katherine Wood; Varick Parizo; Lena Fontana (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

This study examines a bicycle and pedestrian trail between Keene and Walpole, NH that provides recreation opportunities for local residents and seasonal visitors. The trail accommodates a variety of activities throughout ...

Determining The Separation And Position Angles Of Orbiting Binary Stars: Comparison Of Three Methods

Ryan Walsh; Cory Boule; Katelyn Andrews; Ian Ross (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

Binary stars are two stars that are gravitationally bound in orbit about one another. In fact, the majority of stars in the universe belong to binary or multiple star systems. Studying binary stars is important because ...

Olympic Lifting Vs. Plyometric Training: Which Method Is More Effective In Increasing Vertical Jump Height?

Jared McFarland; Andrew Clokey; Matthew Bartlett (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

The purpose of this experimental study was to compare two different training protocols, Olympic lifting and plyometric training, and their effect on vertical jump in 8 college-aged males. The vertical jump is a key indicator ...

Energy Efficiency in Existing Residential Construction

Taylor Warriner; Matthew Epstein (Keene State College, 04/11/2015)

The objective of our service-learning design project was to perform residential energy assessments on a local Keene resident?s home to understand the energy efficiency of the home and provide cost-effective solutions for ...

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