Conference Details
Keynote Speaker - Hank Green!
Hank Green has been making things on the internet since the early 90s.
Since started a video blog with his brother in 2007, Hank has launched, built, and sustained a number of projects. He’s a science communicator, video creator, and entrepreneur. In 2007, he and his brother started a video blog called Vlogbrothers that continues to this day. That year, they also created The Project for Awesome, a charity project that has raised over $10M for charities to date. In 2008, Hank launched DFTBA.com with his friend Alan Lastufka, that company now helps dozens of creators create and sell products including Nathan Zed, Kurzgesagt, and The McElroy Brothers. In 2010, Hank created VidCon, which has become the world’s largest gathering that celebrates the community, craft, and industry of online video.
VidCon was acquired by Viacom in 2018. In 2012 Hank and John launched SciShow and Crash Course and created their educational media company, Complexly, which produces content that is used in nearly every high school in America and has produced videos that have been viewed more than two billion times.
In 2013, Hank launched Subbable, a subscription-based crowdfunding platform that was acquired by Patreon in 2015. Hank and his brother also entered the world of podcasting in 2015 with “Dear Hank and John” a dubious advice podcast. He has since added “Delete This” a podcast where his wife critiques his twitter feed, and “SciShow: Tangents” a science-focused, humorous game show to his list of podcasts. Complexly continues to launch and grow YouTube channels including “Journey to the Microcosmos,” “Eons,” “Healthcare Triage,” “Origin of Everything,” “SciShow Kids,” and more. Hank lives in Montana with his wife and son.
Conference Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, March 30
1:00-4:00 PM Fun Optional Activities and Registration, meet at Davidson Honors College (DHC)
5:30-8:00 PM Welcome Reception, Visual Arts Showcase and Scribendi Launch, ALI Auditorium
8:30-10:30 PM Evening Activities, University Center (UC)
Friday, March 31
6:30 AM Hike on Kim Williams Trail
7:30 AM Donuts with the DHC Continental Breakfast, UC Ballroom
8:30 AM Conference Welcome and Day’s Overview, UC Ballroom
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Conference Presentations, UC and DHC
12:00 PM Lunch, Mixer, and Opportunities Fair, UC Ballroom
1:30-3:30 PM Conference Presentations, UC and DHC
3:30-4:30 PM WRHC Poster Show and Tea Time, UC Ballroom
4:00-5:00 PM WRHC Business Meeting, DHC Lounge
5:30-6:15 PM WRHC Dinner, UC Ballroom
6:15-7:15 PM WRHC Keynote Address, Hank Green, UC Ballroom
8:00-10:00 PM Open Mic Night, Missoula Free Cycles
Saturday, April 1
On Your Own Local Adventures and Explorations. See Excursions & Fun for options!
Conference Schedule - Thursday, March 30th
Fun Optional Activities and Registration
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1:00 - 4:00 PM Registration, Davidson Honors College (DHC)
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1:00 - 3:00 PM Downtown Walk (meet at DHC)
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3:00 - 4:00 PM Hike to the “M” led by DHC (meet at DHC)
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3:00 - 4:00 PM Planetarium Show (Payne Family Native American Center- UM Campus)
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5:30-7:00 PM Registration (ALI Auditorium)
Welcome Reception, Visual Arts Showcase and Scribendi Launch
(Heavy hors d'oeuvres provided)
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5:30 PM Welcome Reception, BINGO, and Visual Arts Showcase (ALI Auditorium)
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6:30 PM Hula with UM’s Pacific Islanders Club (ALI Auditorium)
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6:45 PM Land Acknowledgement, Conference Welcome, and Greetings from Western Regional Honors Council (ALI Auditorium)
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7:00 PM Scribendi Launch (ALI Auditorium)
Evening Fun Activities
- 8:30-10:30 PM
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College Versus College Trivia Night (UC Branch Center)
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Movie Showing: A River Runs Through It (UC Theater)
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Gaming (UC Gaming Den)
Scribendi
Scribendi is a nonprofit annual print publication that publishes creative work from undergraduate Honors students from more than 200 institutions in the Western Regional Honors Council. Published primarily by students at the University of New Mexico Honors College, Scribendi solicits work in categories including poetry, creative nonfiction, short fiction, foreign language, visual art, photography, and open media. The 2022 edition of Scribendi was a finalist for the Pacemaker Award from the Associated College Press, scholastic journalism’s highest prize.
WRHC Scribendi Winners, 2023
Photography
Andrew Jogi, University of New Mexico, “Coalesce”
Visual Art
Pablo Ayala, University of Utah, “Intersection of Land and Regret”
Creative Nonfiction
Isaac Nelson, University of Utah, “Don’t Stop Me Now”
Open Media
Nadia Warren, California State University, Northridge, “Te Quiero”
Poetry
Olivia Saklofsky, Oregon State University, “Three to the Third Power”
Short Fiction
Addison Fulton, University of New Mexico, “Adam and Eve File for Divorce”
Scribendi staff in 2022-2023 includes: Amaris Ketcham (faculty advisor), Ethan Ward (managing editor), John Scott (digital editor), Anna Abeyta (communications editor), Samantha Sena (office manager), Jordyn Bachmann, Madi Hogans, Raychel Kool, Sierra Quintana, Soraya Reynaga, and Jesus Sanchez.
WRHC Visual Arts Presentations
Visual Arts Showcase Thursday, March 30, ALI Auditorium
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"Exploring Figures", Jaimie Davis
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"The Merging of Lover and Rose", Alexandra Kraft
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"Montana Connection", Rylie Luhring
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"Crafting Jewelry for Generations", Breonna Perry
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"The Evolution of Nihilism and Meta-Irony in Generation Z", Sabrina Considine
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"Sweat and Sagebrush" – A Look Inside Ranching in SW Montana, Kimberly Gianonne
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"Brew and Grow: The Power of Rebranding", Meredith Massey
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"Modern Princess", Grace Caufield
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"Ceratotherium simum cottoni", Mattie Budine
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"Humanity’s Disconnection from the Sea; The Exploration of Self; and Gossip", Olivia Vesovich
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"Enteroctopus Depths; Rainbow Stag Snacktime; Flavortown", Allison Peschek
Conference Schedule – Friday, March 31st
- Early Morning Hike on the Kim Williams Trail (meet at DHC)
- Donuts and More with the DHC, Continental Breakfast (UC Ballroom)
Conference Welcome and Overview of the Day (UC Ballroom)
Note: Presentation rooms will be open from 8:00-8:45 AM for presenters to load any materials.
DHC 117
Roundtable
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Creativity in the Classroom - Amaris Ketcham, Anna Abeyta, John Scott, and Ethan Ward, University of New Mexico
DHC 118
Individual Presentations
- Sweat and Sagebrush: A Look Inside of Ranching in Southwest Montana - Kimberly Giannone, University of Montana Western
- Songs of Solidarity: The Appalachian Labor Movements Told through Music - Valerie Naing, Mount San Antonio College
- The Study of Holy Roller by Libby Larsen - Avery Pierce-Garnett, University of Idaho
DHC 119
Team Presentation
Happy 100th Birthday Honors Education: Addressing the Past and Embracing the Future - Kathy Tran-Peters and Michael Young, Salt Lake Community College
DHC 120
Roundtable
Introductory Honors Seminars - Mary Ingram-Waters, University of Nevada, Reno
UC 225
Team Presentation
Wild and Civilized -- Lessons Learned in a Semester-Long, Cohort-Based Wilderness and Civilization Program - Rylie Luhring and Sebastian Driver, University of Montana
UC 326
Team Presentation
Hank Green Book Club - Erin Saldin and Sarah Hibbard, University of Montana
UC 327
Individual Presentations
- An Investigation of Gender Gaps within a STEM-based College at SUU - Emma Sproule, Southern Utah University
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Transformative Experiential Education with the Wild Rockies Field Institute - Matt Baker-White, Wild Rockies Field Institute
UC 330
Individual Presentations:
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Sheela na Gigs: Pagan Power and Protection - Ruby Loeffelholz, University of Montana
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No Hurry, Chicken Curry: A Humanitarian Engineer's Expedition to the Khumbu Valley of Nepal - Colleen McCulloch, Colorado School of Mines
UC 331
Individual Presentations
- Hooked - Dakota Brown, University of Idaho
- Cryptids, Creepypasta, and Urban Legend: An Exploration of Contemporary Folktales - Jordan Sapp, Chapman University
UC 332
Individual Presentations
- "I Never Said I Was Nice": Drew Afualo and Why She is a Feminist Visionary - Nolan Edwards, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Why America Needs Better Diagnostic Testing for Women and Girls with Autism - Lauren McAffee, University of Nevada, Reno
UC 333
Individual Presentations
- How to Investigate Plant Consciousness - Sam Sullivan, University of Montana
- New Novel Genetically Modified Organism: The First Anti-Freeze Grapes - Lauren Lee, University of Southern California
- Subterranean Circuits: Undergraduate Field Testing of Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) - Jonah Lindsey, University of Montana Western
DHC 117
Roundtable
Weaving Wellness into the Curriculum - Lauren Shumaker, Allison Caster, Alex Luna-Benavidez, and Josh Metzel, Colorado School of Mines
DHC 118
Individual Presentations
- Desperate Times: A Student Short Film - Nathan Kornick, University of Montana
- And So Shoulders Sway: A Creative Writing Collection on Rationalizing Means-To-End Relationships - Liam Leslie, University of Wyoming
- "The Lingering": A Screenplay Exploring Crises of Faith and Religion in the 21st Century - Matt Stacey, University of Wyoming
DHC 119
Team Presentation
Scholarships from the Student Perspective - Kylla Benes, Beatrix Frissell, Sean Kellogg, and Tatyana Rohrer, University of Montana
DHC 120
Workshop
Four Keys So Your Meetings Aren't So Bad - Garth Talbot, Utah Valley University
UC 225
Team Presentation
An Honorable First-Year Experience - Tim Nichols, Mariah Thomas, Kylie Crist, Sarah Hibbard, and First Year Students, University of Montana
UC 326
Team Presentation
Shifting Community Paradigms: Restorative Justice - Kai Yeager and Hanna Crockett, University of Wyoming
UC 327
Individual Presentations
- Rising Tides: The Intersection Between Climate Change and Backpacking - Kennedy-Anne Marx, University of Montana
- The Pulp Market: Sustainable Habits Through Product Design - Max Kwan, Metropolitan State University of Denver
UC 330
Individual Presentations
- Stress Transformation Hour: Mental Health Literacy & Peer Support on Campus - Emma Brack, Pima Community College
- Eating Disorders and Autism: A Network Approach - Lillian King, University of Montana
- A Risk Factor Model for Opioid Addiction and Mental Illness - Katie Newton, University of Portland
UC 331
Individual Presentations
- Mindfulness, the Environment, and Creative Nonfiction Writing: A Multidisciplinary Intersection - Annie Lampman, Washington State University
- Student-Athlete Mental Health: University of Montana Case Study Capstone - Abby Sherwood, University of Montana
- Interdisciplinary Dialogue on the Philosophy of Sport - Matthew Altman, Central Washington University
UC 332
Individual Presentations
- Urban Humanities in the Honors Classroom - Christopher Miller, University of Utah
- Asking the Right Questions: Fulfilling the Gaps in Your Community - Fiona Fualaau, Central Washington University
- Just Get a Job: Discrimination Against Homeless Applicants in Entry-Level Job Markets - Alana O'Brien, University of California, Davis
UC 333
Individual Presentations
- Japanese-American Internment Camps - Draylen Sawyer, University of Montana, Western
- Investigating the role of SERCA in Neurodevelopment and Brain Tumor Growth - Hannah Christman, University of Montana
- Hands, Hearts, and Axes: The Patterns and Symbols of an Artist’s Life - Jake Allen, Utah Valley University
DHC 117
Roundtable
This is Your Brain on Climate Change - Peter McDonough and Kennedy-Anne Marx, University of Montana
DHC 118
Individual Presentations
- K-Pop Soft Power: How the South Korean Government Rides the Hallyu Wave - Mary Black, United States Air Force Academy
- The Inception of the Lexus Brand: A Story of Purpose-Driven Design - Richard Jung, Colorado School of Mines
- Disneyland and Death: The Macabre of the Mouse - Austin Quintero, Chapman University
DHC 119
Team Presentation
Love: Reflections and Lessons Learned from an Interdisciplinary Honors Course - Tim Nichols, Mariah Thomas, Trinity Holden, and Rylie Luhring, University of Montana
DHC 120
Workshop
Novel Ideas: Active Student Mentoring Leads to Unique and Meaningful Honors Capstone Projects - Thomas Grant III, University of Wyoming
UC 225
Team Presentation
Sharing Wisdom, Swapping Stories: Reflections on an Intergenerational Book Club - Erin Saldin, Kathy Bartlett, Maya Gritzner, and Yvonne Gritzner, University of Montana
UC 326
Team Presentation
Getting Your Feet Wet: Navigating the First Semester in College - Ian Lambrecht, Boise State University
UC 327
Individual Presentations
- Wilderness: An Academic Pursuit turned into Personal Journey - Sebastian Driver, University of Montana
- Mountain Montana and Montana Investigations - Bethany Tafoya, Hanna Antonsen, Kylin Groen, and Rick Graetz, University of Montana
UC 330
Individual Presentations
- Educational Brochures for Speech Language Pathologists Serving Individuals with Cleft Palate - Lindsey Baker, University of Wyoming
- Using Facebook and Reddit to Code Support Group Member Posts: What we can Learn About the Needs of Patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) - April Law, Utah Valley University
- He Huaka’i i nā Mokupuni (A Journey of The Islands)- Exploring the Hawaiian Culture - Shienagreata Medrano, University of Montana
UC 331
Individual Presentations
- How Art Education Fails Students and How They Could be Better Served Systemically - William Hindmarch, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- A Protest of Authority - Ryan Buckton, United States Air Force Academy
- Moving from Acknowledgement to Action: Ideas for Reparation on Behalf of Indigenous Peoples - Daazhraii Alexander, University of Montana
UC 332
Individual Presentations
- On Obligations to Resist - Grace Bowman, University of Portland
- Effects of Sexual Media on Perceptions of Oneself and Others - Nadya Rued, Chapman University
- Understanding Citizenship Beyond the Binary: U.S Nationalism and its Implications - Tasi-Rosalia Pereira, Southern Oregon University
UC 333
Individual Presentations
- Living in Literacy: Finding the Value of Literacy in the Fabric of Icelandic Culture - Makayla Kocher, University of Wyoming
- Does Dependence Among Bargaining Partners Influence the Length of Trade Negotiations? An Investigation of EU Trade Agreements - Ashley Singh, University of California, Davis
- AI-Powered "Hyperwar": New Dynamics for Space Deterrence - Thomas Blalock, United States Airforce Academy
12:00 PM Buffet, Mixer, and Opportunities Fair (UC Ballroom)
Featuring Mansfield Center, UM Summer, Flathead Lake Biological Station, Swan Valley Connections, Wild Rockies Field Institute, Wilderness and Civilization Program, UM Graduate School, UM Law School, UM Admissions, Franke Global Leadership Initiative, Office of Undergraduate Research, Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships
DHC 117
Roundtable
Ungrading: Rethinking our Relationship With Assessment- Peter McDonough, University of Montana
DHC 118
Roundtable
How are YOU Sparking Interest in Your Honors Student Organization? - Amber Warren, Boise State University
DHC 119
Team Presentations
- The Montana Course: An Interdisciplinary Examination of the Last Best Place - Tim Nichols, Sebastian Driver, Erica Bigelow, and Avery Holden, University of Montana
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Decarbonizing Missoula County with the Inflation Reduction Act - Buddy Wilson and Daniel Martin, University of Montana
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As the Island Recovers, So Do the People: An Auto-Ethnographic Presentation - Kenzie McPhie, University of Wyoming
DHC 120
Workshop
Let's Talk About Sex: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Comprehensive Sex Education - Natalie Teeter, Chapman University
UC 225
Team Presentation
Music and Engineering Students Create Alternative Music Keyboard Design That Suits More People - Sierra Schmidt, Anita Riddle, Christina Schmidt, and Karson Spencer, Salt Lake Community College
UC 326
Team Presentation
Y'all Come: Building Community Connection, Campus Engagement, and Experiential Learning Through an Applied Music Honors Course - Holly Riley, Hope Sampson, Lark Olson, Josiah Anderson, Abi Tyler, and Isabel Hammond, University of Montana
UC 327
Team Presentation
Using Social Media and Communication to Create Community, Engagement, and Professional Opportunities for Students - Shayan Hosseini, University of Nevada, Reno
UC 330
Individual Presentations
- Up in the Sky: A Political History of Superman - Andrew Schumann, University of New Mexico
- #MeToo: A Comparative Study on Sex Work During the Victorian Era and Now - Bailey Bonner, University of Wyoming
- Trading in Sashes for Aprons: The Vital Role of Home Economics, Cookbooks, and Domesticity in Reframing Suffrage History - Sarah James, University of Portland
UC 331
Individual Presentations
- Analyzing the Divergence of Political Outcomes in Belarus and Ukraine via the Most Similar Systems Lens of Comparative Politics - Timothy Dobretsov, United States Air Force Academy
- The Pipeline to a News Avoidant Populace - Jorgia Hawthorne, University of Montana
UC 332
Individual Presentations
- Building Blocks of Reality: Exploring Subjectivity and Qualia - Skye Emerson, Central Washington University
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Linguistic Connections Between Religious and Drug Induced Mystical Experiences - Alexander Oliver, University of Wyoming
- Artificial Subconscious: The Linear Associative Fusion Framework for General Artificial Intelligence - Thomas Blalock, United States Airforce Academy
UC 333
Individual Presentations
- Tune In, Freak Out: Hunter S. Thompson as the Archetype for American Existentialism - Austin Karn, Salt Lake Community College
- On Philosophy of Statistics - Matt Nevins, Cal State University, San Bernadino
- Strange, Paralyzed Fruit - Kathrine Taylor, Metropolitan State University, Denver
DHC 117
Roundtable
To Keep or Not to Keep: Honors Admissions Requirements - Daniel Caldeira, Central Washington University
DHC 118
Team Presentation
What's YOUR Honors Story? Using Storytelling to Create Communities of Support - Breezy Taggart, Peter Parolin, and Maddie Reish, University of Wyoming
DHC 119
Team Presentation
Tiny Umbrella - Erin Brown, Michael Mayo, Caranda Prater, and Aryana Gilbert, University of Washington, Tacoma
DHC 120
Workshop
Wrong Answers Gone Right: Delving into Chindogu Ideas - Sierra Repp, University of Portland
UC 225
Workshop
All Streams Lead to Rivers: The Importance of Building First Year Community - Jack Burnett and Amber Warren, Boise State University
UC 227
Individual Presentations
Ball, Clint Connors, University of Montana
UC 326
Team Presentation
Facilitating Cohort Building in a Pre-College Program - Kylie Crist, Mackenzie Weiland, Oliver Jepson, and Claire McAtee, University of Montana
UC 330
Individual Presentations
- Honors 101: How New College Graduates Can Make an Impact - Reed Miller, University of Montana
- Socialization Processes in Action within CSUSB's University Honors Program's Nested Identities - Brystal Nevins, Cal State University, San Bernadino
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Barriers to Outdoor Recreation for Marginalized Communities at the University of Montana - Beatrix Frissell, Sabine Englert, and Abby Doss, University of Montana
UC 331
Individual Presentations
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Political Asylum: Perception vs. Reality - Celinn Creutz, Southern Utah University
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Experiences of Older Adults in Colorado Discussing Cannabis Use with Their Healthcare Providers - Nehal Bakshi and Isabelle Hong, University of Utah
UC 332
Individual Presentations
- Intrinsic Factors and Ecological Context are Associated with Immune Cell Populations in Free-Living Black Flying Foxes (Pteropus alecto) of Eastern Australia - Brooklin Hunt, Montana State University
- Exploring the Role of Syphilis in the Aztec Empire: A Hypothesis on Montezuma's Behavior Towards the Spanish - Garth Talbot, Utah Valley University
- Visualizing Dual-Neurotransmitter Neurons in Drosophila - Ann Morris, Montana State University
UC 333
Team Presentation
Experience and Insights from Student-Driven Experiential Learning - Sophia Boughey, Carly Byrne, Kaetlyn Cordingley, Louis Stevens, and Julia Wynne, University of Montana
- 3:00 - 3:30 PM Poster Presentation Set Up (UC 3rd floor)
- 3:30 - 4:30 PM Poster Presentations and Tea Time (UC 3rd floor)
- Créme de la Créme: Separating the Advanced from the Average, Meredith Heika
- First-Generation College Students' Experiences of Resilience, Priscila Mendieta
- E-Book Usage with Young Dual Language Learners and Parents, Isabella Mijares
- The Resident Advisor Role at Cal Poly Pomona, Maya Santos
- Music and Engineering Students Create User-Friendly Music Theory Application for Education and Analysis, Sierra Schmidt
- Making Sure Men Graduate: The Impact of Project SUCCESS on Members, Cesar A. Valdovinos
- Misinformation Correction in Preschoolers: Exploring the Backfire Effect to Unlicensed Negation, Riley Zemlicka
- State of Municipal Waste in Southern Nevada: Understanding the Clark County Obsession with Garbage, Zachary Billot
- A Comparison of Flying Fox (Pteropus) Hemoparasite Load and Hematological Values Over Time, Amelia Graves
- Evaluating the Effects of Electric Cables on Urban Howler Monkeys with Local Knowledge and Naturalistic Observation, Olivia Jakabosky
- The Role of Net-Zero Energy Codes in Missoula County's Future, Rayne McCollough and Ella Keefer
- Degrading Plastic: Brewer's Yeast to The Rescue!, Manette Perez
- Eco Materials Library, Emma Smith
- Recycling Analysis in the Tacoma Area and the Netherlands: What Can We Learn from Them?, Yingchong Zhen
- Evolving Phage to Treat American Foulbrood Disease in Honey Bees, Keera Paull
- Engineering 3D Fibrosis Model, Alyssa M. Alfaro
- Recommendations for improving the accuracy in the Approximate Analysis of Single-Story frames, Khanh Doan
- Gel Optimization and Isolation of titin, Chloe Day
- Modern Enzymology Unlocks New Protease Inhibitor and Potential Antiviral, Tyler Delridge
- Towards the Synthesis of the Tetracyclic Ring System of the Natural Product Cissacspine, Jaylynn Jiang
- Assessing Lipid Composition of Cell Membranes in Escherhia coli Under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions, Isabelle Johnson
- Breaking the Boundaries of Supramolecular Assembly Via Quasiracemate Crystal Engineering, Katelyn Koch
- Metformin and Stem Cells, Gina Lalli
- Analysis of CA1 Thickness and Neuronal Count of Superficial vs. Deep CA1 Pyramidal Neurons in Demented vs. Nondemented Individuals with Alzheimer's Neuropathy, Yaman Sebai
- The Phenolic Composition of Avocado Oil, Emily Uribe
- Are You What You Eat? Impacts of Growth Rate on Trophic Level Estimations with Tobacco Hornworms, Hannah VanTassel
- Artificial Subconscious: The Linear Associative Fusion Framework for General Artificial Intelligence, Thomas Blalock
- PARE Project - What Lies Outside Your Front Door, Jack Bohun
- Can We Find the Fountain of Youth? The Effects of Alpha-Ketoglutarate on Thymic Involution in Mice, Hanna L. Meyer
- Analyzing Transformer-Based AI Agents for Codenames, Zhong Ooi
- A Digital Feedback Infrastructure for Monitoring and Controlling DC Power Source, Junhyung Park
- Best Practices to Ensure Material Testing Quality, Amber Warren
- Cyber Adversarial Defense Simulation for Students Ages 11-101, Jasmine Weddle
- Representation of French Colonialism as Seen Through African-Francophone Cinema, Cadence Harden
- Experiences and Viral Loads of Patients Receiving Low Barrier HIV Healthcare in Tacoma, WA 2021-2023: A Descriptive Clinical Profile, William Blakey
- Analysis of Successful Completion of Endurance Horses and Riders Undergoing the Tevis Cup 160-km Ride from 2016 to 2021, Maranda Hernandez
- The Effects of Ethnicity and Head Injury Severity on Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes, Jade Elizabeth McClinton
- Continuing Education Needs of SLPs Regarding Children with Cleft Palate Across Varying Population Density, Katelan Rogers
- Variables that Influence Treatment Milestones in Phonological Treatment, Kathryn Sawyer
- The Importance of Community Engagement: Creation of an Effective Cervical Cancer Educational Intervention and Investigation of Knowledge Disparities, Stephanie Warrior
- Death and Dignity: Approaches to Medical Aid in Dying and Recommendations for the US, Cecilia Winchell
- Can You Repeat That? A Structure and Thematic Analysis of Auditory Processing Disorder Narratives, Haley Vandermey
- A Novel Approach to Understanding Functional Gait and Variable Walking Strategies in an Asymptomatic Population with a History of Low Back Pain, Rachel Berns
- COVID Mitigation Strategies are Associated with Better Physical Activity and Diet in a Cohort of Pregnant People with Overweight and Obesity: Findings from a Racially/Ethnically Diverse Sample, Indira D'Souza
- Why Prebiotics are Just as Important as Probiotics and Should Be Equally Advertised in America, Lauren McAffee
- Innovation on Your Wrist: Developing Ambient Smartwatches for Automated Cognitive Health, Ethan Villalovoz
- The Influence of Influencers: How Does Social Media Impact Our Mental Health?, Synne Grubbs
- The Suicide Belt: The Effects Altitude, Demographics, and Culture in The Rocky Mountains, Gabriel Holm and Ashton Shade
- Navigating Sex and Substances on a College Campus, Alyson Kahn
- Taper Status and Taper Rapidity of Patients Prescribed Long-Term Opiate Therapy with Baseline Alcohol Abuse or Substance Abuse Codes, Cameron Lin
- Influences of Romantic and Classical Music on Working Memory, Mat Stokes
- Prerequisites for Suicidal Ideation? Necessary Condition Analysis on Suicidal Youth in Ghana, Garth Z. Talbot
- Philosophy and Funding Healthcare, Marjorie F. Wilson
- Cross Examination of Human Physiological Responses and Critical Race Intersectionalities through Exposure to Immigrant-Focused Visual Art Gallery Exhibition, Pablo Cruz Ayala
- Chance App, Armida Calderon
- One Last Month: Redefining the ‘Problem Novel’ through Thematic Intersections of Homo-sociality, Grief, and Fantasy, Safiyya (Saff) Bintali
- The Man God Took Away: An Analysis of the Apocryphal Book of Enoch, Sage McCarty
- Faith and the Forbidden Fruit; Investigation of the Interaction Amidst Sexual Distress, Sexual Satisfaction and Commitment, and Religiosity, Hailey Wooten
- How the Hegemony of the English Language Destroys Culture, Chantelle Chan
- Internalized HIV Stigma Among Women Giving Birth in Tanzania: A Mixed Methods Study, Olivia Hanson
- Racial Stacking of Black High School Quarterbacks as Dual-Threats, Zachary Mangels
- Gender Pay Gap: La Experience of Female Faculty Members at Cal Poly Pomona, Dinah Ramirez
- Voices of Resilience: Immigration System Through Immigrants' Voices, Maria Julius Ramos Ferreira
- Racial Coding: The Integration of Black Americans, Investigating War on Drugs to the Prison Industrial Complex and the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Asia Rondoni
- Juror Decision Making: Identifying and Attenuating Bias in the Courtroom, Chris Santos
- Influences of the Racially-Charged Events of the Summer of 2020 on Adolescent Mental Health and Desire to Learn About Black History, Lauren Savas
- Intersectional Case Study of ‘Public Charge Rule’ in the US Immigration System, T Souza
- Black Women who Shaped the Future, Yesenia Figuerora
- Educational Equity for English Language Learners, Jevahjire France
- The Merging of Lover and Rose, Alexandra Kraft
- 4:00 - 5:00 PM WRHC Business Meeting (DHC Lounge)
- 5:30 - 6:15 PM WRHC Dinner (UC Ballroom)
- 6:15 - 7:15 PM WRHC Keynote Address: Hank Green
- 7:45 PM Bus departs from UM campus to Free Cycles
WRHC Open Mic Performances at Free Cycles
Walk-up performers welcome. We recommend registering to secure your spot.
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Ella and Grace Bowman, Musical Performance
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Dakota K. Brown, We’re All Sinking
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Clint Connors, “I Wanna Rock”
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Shienagreata Medrano, Pag-Apir
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Juhi Singh, Performance
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Garth Talbot, Untitled Poetry Slam
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Bella Smith and Daniel Thackeray, “Valerie” and “Georgia on My Mind”
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The Isabel-Lark-Josiah-Hope Extravaganza, “Dream in Blue”
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The Felt Hats (Hope Sampson and Lark Olson), “26”
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Morgan Kellar, “People Pleaser” (original song)
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UM Roots Music Ensemble, Selections of "Campus Favorites”
Conference Schedule - Saturday, April 1st
Exploring Montana: Optional ‘On Your Own’ Activities. See Excursions & Fun for options!
Presentation Types
Posters will be presented at an interactive event during which individuals or groups present their research on 24x36 (up to 36 X 44) inch posters. Attendees will move around the room to look at posters and engage with presenters. Presenters should be prepared to present and answer questions regarding their research. Portable display boards will be provided. Students seeking additional presentation needs should indicate that with their submission.
45 minutes
These presentation sessions are an opportunity for individuals to share and discuss their research, creative scholarship, program, or project. If audio or visual aids will be used, please specify so in the application. Individual presentations will be grouped with others who are presenting on related topics. Sessions will consist of a series of three individual speakers. Please note if more than one presenter wishes to share the 15-minute individual presentation time.
15 minutes; 10-12 for presentation, 3-5 for discussion
This presentation type is an opportunity for a group to present and discuss their research, program, or activity. The submitting team is responsible for structuring these 45-minute sessions according to their preferred approach. Audio/visual needs must be stated in the submission.
45 minutes
Roundtable discussions provide participants a venue for a guided discussion of a particular topic, issue, or theme related to honors education. Roundtable discussion facilitators should submit proposals describing their topic and approach in addition to the questions that will guide their proposed session/s. Roundtables will be open to all participants, but if the discussion facilitators have a particular audience in mind, that should be indicated in the proposal.
45 minutes
Conference workshops are interactive sessions facilitated with particular learning objectives in mind for participants. A presenter or a group of presenters will use the workshop to teach skills to attendees. Workshops should actively engage participants and provide attendees with opportunities for discussion and hands-on learning. Presenters must provide materials for their workshops. If audio or visual aids will be used, please specify in the application.
45 minutes
Individuals and groups will present their artwork to attendees during the conference’s opening reception. Visual artwork may include painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, or video. Other mediums are welcome. Attendees will move around the room to look at the artwork and engage with the presenters. Presenters should be prepared to discuss their work. Presentation needs should be indicated on students’ submissions.
45 minutes
Performances will occur during this an Open Mic Night after dinner on the final night of the conferences. Individual or group performances are welcome. This is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the arts — music, comedy, poetry, reading, spoken word, etc. Interested students should sign up here and briefly describe their performance, along with any special needs associated with it.
5 minutes
Excursions & Fun
The conference is going to be a busy time, but we want to give you lots of options for fun activities in and around Missoula during your free time!
WRHC FUN ‘ROUND MISSOULA & WESTERN MONTANA
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1889
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Bernice’s Bakery
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Biga Pizza
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Brasserie Porte Rouge
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Bridge Pizza
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El Camino
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El Diablo
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Le Petit Outre
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Plonk
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Scotty’s Table
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Sweet Peaks Ice Cream
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Tagliare Delicatessen
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Top Hat Restaurant
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Veera Donuts
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Zoo Thai
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Black Coffee
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Cranky Sams
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Clyde Coffee
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The Dram Shop
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Imagine Nation Brewery
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Liquid Planet
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Montgomery Distillery
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Plonk
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Blue Mountain
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Kim Williams
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Pattee Canyon
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Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
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Waterworks Hill
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4 Ravens Gallery
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Dana Gallery
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Logjam Productions (Top Hat and Wilma Theater)
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Missoula Art Museum
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Radius Gallery
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Roxy Theater
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Zootown Arts Community Center
Missoula Public Library was named 2022 Public Library of the Year by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions!
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Blackfoot River (NE of Missoula)
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Bitterroot River (S of Missoula)
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Clark Fork River
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Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop
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Missoula Fly Fishing Outfitters
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71 miles North of Missoula
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141 miles North of Missoula
LEE METCALF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
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29 miles South of Missoula
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49 miles North of Missoula
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44 miles South of Missoula