Human skeletal evidence: Perspectives for narcotrafficking group identifications through modus operandi from the medico-legal department in Heredia, Costa Rica - Kashmiere Nicole McGee, Texas Tech University; Paola Prada, TTU Research professor PhD.

Perception and nocturnal primate face masks - Cody J Moser, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University; Gül A. Russell, Department of Humanities in Medicine, Health Science Center, Texas A&M University College of Medicine

Precision in 3D Prints: The case of MH1 (Australopithecus sediba) - Lauren J. Hammond, Texas A&M University; Kersten Bergstrom, Texas A&M University; Robert Zac Selden, Stephen F. Austin State University; Darryl J. de Ruiter, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University

Taphonomic and fossil reconstructive analyses of the Ngaloba (LH 18) skull - Kersten Bergstrom, Texas A&M University; Lauren Butaric, Des Moines University; Agness Gidna, National Museum of Tanzania; Charles Musiba, University of Colorado Denver; Robert Zac Selden, Stephen F. Austin State University; Cassian Magori, St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences

Effects of increased UV light on monoterpenes in Mentha peperita L. - Joshua Rios, St. Edward's University

Molecular Identification of the 18S rDNA for Chlorococcum Microalgae C. lacustre and C. macrostigmatum - Joanne Elise Thomson, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Kathleen Wood, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Progress on the vascular flora of the Runningwater Conservancy, Hale County, TX - Krista Shay Epley, Wayland Baptist University; Matthew S Allen, Wayland Baptist University

The effects of norflurazon treatment on photosynthesis rate and β-carotene concentration in wheat and corn - Mary Margaret Hillery, St. Edward's University; Jeremiah Grider, St. Edward's University

American Eel: Utilizing modern techniques to assess conservation status in Texas - Melissa Casarez, University of Texas at Austin; Stephen Curtis, TPWD; Dean A. Hendrickson, University of Texas at Austin; Adam E. Cohen, University of Texas at Austin; Kevin Mayes, Texas Parks and Wildlife; Gary Garrett, University of Texas at Austin; F. Douglas Martin, University of Texas at Austin

Chemosensory signaling: behavioral interactions on interspecific competition between Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) and Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes). - Michaela Elizabeth Gephart, Hardin Simmons; Dejah Braxton, Hardin Simmons; Rachel Dugan, Hardin Simmons; Jesyka Lee, Hardin Simmons; Wendi K Wolfram, Hardin-Simmons University

Chemosensory signaling: Deterrent for livestock predation and support for grassland conservation - Hannah Stouffer, Hardin-Simmons University; Wendi K Wolfram, Hardin-Simmons University

Effects of Red Imported Fire Ants on arthropod community associated with Green-flowered Milkweed plants occupied by Monarch Butterfly eggs and larvae. - Kalynn Hudman, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Howard Crenshaw, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Jeremy Mayhew, Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Jeff Kopachena, Texas A&M University- Commerce

Fall survival of monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) eggs and larvae in northeast Texas - Alyx Rebecca Scott, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Jeff Kopachena, Texas A&M University- Commerce

Gauging trends in public interest in conservation issues in Texas and adjacent states: An exploratory analysis using Google Trends data - Rick L Hammer, Hardin-Simmons University

Influence of arthropod community structure on the survival of Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) eggs and larvae in northeast Texas - Misty Nixon, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Howard Crenshaw, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Jeremy Mayhew, Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Jeff Kopachena, Texas A&M University- Commerce

Influence of the green-flowered milkweed (Asclepias viridis) health and quality on monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) larval survivorship - Kelsey Helgerson, Texas A&M University- Commerce; Howard Crenshaw, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Jeremy Mayhew, Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Jeff Kopachena, Texas A&M University- Commerce

Predicting the distribution of seagrass habitat along the Texas Gulf Coast using Maxent - Rachel Bittner, Texas Tech University; Elizabeth L Roesler, Texas Tech University; Matthew A Barnes, Texas Tech University

The effects of ant relationships on Texas Horned Lizard populations - Corrender Taylor, Hardin Simmons University; Samuel Thompson, Hardin Simmons University; JD Carnes, Hardin Simmons University; Wendi K Wolfram, Hardin-Simmons University; Allan J. Landwer, Hardin Simmons University; Andrea B. Jensen, Hardin Simmons University

The effects of the reintroduction of native grasses on native bird populations in West Texas - Francisco Alberto Velasco, Hardin Simmons University; Bryson Holcomb, Hardin Simmons University; Corrender Taylor, Hardin Simmons University; Wendi K Wolfram, Hardin-Simmons University

The Kisatchie Painted Crayfish (Orconectes maletae) status in Louisiana - Jade Lynn Marie McCarley, Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Tyler; Josh Banta, Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Tyler; Kate Hertweck, Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Tyler; John S. Placyk, Jr., Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Tyler; Marsha G. Williams, Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Tyler; Lance R. Williams, Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Tyler

Animal movement through Southwestern's EcoLab - Zane McDurham, Southwestern University

Mammal trap efficiency verified with trail cameras - Danielle D Cain, Schreiner Univeristy; Chris Distel, Schreiner University

Roadside edge effects on herbaceous plant communities - My Nguyen, Concordia University Texas; Vincent Sherman, concordia University Texs; Hailey Rafferty, Concordia University Texs; Rikki Ray, Concordia University Texs; Mary Kay Johnston, Concordia University Texas

The effects of water quality from natural and man-made resources on wildlife and livestock - Elizabeth Lopez, Hardin Simmons University; Abbie Housden, Hardin Simmons University; Brittney Poor, Hardin Simmons University; Kassidy Hooper, Hardin Simmons University; Wendi K Wolfram, Hardin-Simmons University

The Texas Ozonesonde Network - Mark Garling Spychala, St. Edward's University; Gary A. Morris, St. Edward's University; Paul Walter, St. Edward's University

Comparison of gut microbiomes between native and invasive viviparids (Gastropoda, Viviparidae) - Ernest North, University of Houston Clear Lake; Russell Minton, University of Houston Clear Lake

Investigating whether freshwater amphipods discriminate between quality and quantity for habitat preference - Fiorella Hernandez, St. Edward's University

The effect of alternative mating on sperm competition in coercive livebearing fish - Briana Martinez, St. Edward's University; Raelynn Deaton Haynes, St. Edward's University

Analyzing LiDAR slope data to create geologic maps - Joshua Adam Reinhart, Wayland Baptist University; Tim Walsh, Wayland Baptist University

Dust emissions from saltation bombardment of salt efflorescences - Robert Scott Van Pelt, USDA Agricultural Research Service; Guoming Zhang, Beijing Normal University

Geochemical variation in spring chemistry as evidence for a mixed fluid aquifer; Fort Hood Military Installation, Texas - Kaleb J. Henry, Stephen F Austin State University; Mindy Faulkner, Stephen F Austin State University

Petrographic and micro-facies analyses of the Fort Terrett Formation of the Lower Cretaceous Edwards Group, In Kimble County, Texas - Richard Urwin, Stephen F. Austin State University

Petrographic and stratigraphic analysis along the Lower Cretaceous strata, in Kimble county Texas - Austin C Wilkerson, Stephen F. Austin State University

Regional stress regime study of East Texas using orientation of fractures in the Weches Formation - Cory Dean Ellison, Stephen F. Austin; Chris Barker, Stephen F. Austin

Modeling trends for Texas traffic accidents - Victoria Gore, Southwestern University

The impact of accommodated vehicle to vehicle communication - Dominic Carrillo, Sul Ross State University

Cerebral hemodynamic effects of transcranial infrared laser stimulation measured with functional near-infrared spectroscopy - Emma Holmes, University of Texas at Austin; Douglas W. Barrett, The University of Texas at Austin; F. Gonzalez-Lima, The University of Texas at Austin

Cytokine concentration changes in selected brain regions of adjuvant-induced Rheumatoid Arthritis Lewis Rats - Han Yang, University of the Incarnate Word; Amelia J. Stinson, University of the Incarnate Word; Carlos A. Garcia, University of the Incarnate Word

Determination of expression of c16orf52 homologs DID NOT PRESENT - Emily CAROLINE Camara, University of Texas at Tyler; Brent R Bill, University of Texas at Tyler

Enhanced expression of fragile X mental retardation protein in malformative lesions of patients with focal cortical dysplasia - Conner Douglas Reynolds, University of North Texas Health Science Center; Suzanne O Nolan, Baylor University; Gregory D Smith, Baylor University; Taylor Jefferson, Baylor University; Samantha Hodges, Baylor University; Joaquin N Lugo, Baylor University

Generating a grin1a mutation in Zebrafish - Sahir Burkie, The university of Texas at Tyler; Brent R Bill, University of Texas at Tyler

Conductivity of CsH2PO4 and SiO2 composites under ambient and humid conditions over time - Sonam Lhamo, UTEP; Andrea Montgomery, UTEP; Israel Martinez, UTEP; Alex Price, UTEP; Cristian Botez, UTEP

Creating a wave-powered robot - Christine Nissen, Southwestern University

Stabilization over time of CsH2PO4 conductivity by using propyl sulfonic acid functionalized silica under ambient and humid conditions. - Israel Martinez, UTEP; Cristian Botez, UTEP; Alex Price, UTEP; Andrea Montgomery, UTEP; Sonam Lhamo, UTEP

The inverse and direct Hofmeister series of Hen egg lysozyme at pH below isoelectric point (pI) as seen by SAXS - Pawan Koirala, University of Texas at El Paso; Jose L. Banuelos, University of Texas at El Paso

Enhancing understanding of essential organic nomenclature for second semester general chemistry students - Cassandra Orozco, University of Texas at El Paso; James E. Becvar, University of Texas at El Paso; Mahesh Narayan, University of Texas at El Paso

Inquiry science teaching professional development course for Biology graduate students - Ykevaa Tyree-Khari Hunt, Texas State University; Julie F. Westerlund, Texas State University

Workbooks enhance learning in peer-facilitated instruction - Alejandra Belmont, University of Texas at El Paso; Ashley Priego, University of Texas at El Paso; Ashley Baker, University of Texas at El Paso; Mark Smith, University of Texas at El Paso; Mahesh Narayan, University of Texas at El Paso; Geoffrey Saupe, University of Texas at El Paso; James E. Becvar, University of Texas at El Paso

Activity patterns of White-tail Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in an urban ecosystem - Lindsey Settles, East Texas Baptist University; Troy A Ladine, East Texas Baptist University

A preliminary examination of the insect biodiversity in the Headwaters Sanctuary - David Starkey, University of the Incarnate Word

Characterization of the bacterial flora of Sorcerer's Cave, the deepest cave in Texas - Joshua M. Brokaw, Abilene Christian University; Hannah Seah, Abilene Christian University; Samantha N. Studvick, Abilene Christian University; Diana P. Desai, Abilene Christian University

Effects of Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on the development and growth rate of Coleomegilla maculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - Brad Burden, Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Laura Weiser Erlandson, Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Feeding rates of natural enemies on the sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - Laura Weiser Erlandson, Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Brad Burden, Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Kaitlyn Liane Clark, Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Life history of the perforate dome, Ventridens demissus (Gastropoda: Zonitidae) - Adrian Medellin, University of Houston Clear Lake; Russell Minton, University of Houston Clear Lake

Loggerhead Shrike predation - Morgan Seiler, Sul Ross State University; Sean Graham, Sul Ross State University

Preliminary colony density estimates and spatial analyses of harvester ants at Rolling N LLP properties, Runnels County, Texas - Alexis Skiles, Hardin-Simmons University; Alyssa Brooks, Hardin-Simmons University; Kenneth Davis, Oregon Institute of Technology; Rick L Hammer, Hardin-Simmons University; Andrea B. Jensen, Hardin Simmons University

Relationship between plant biodiversity and soil type at the Texas A&M University – Central Texas campus - Tara Nawrocki, Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Laura Weiser Erlandson, Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Significance of eBird as a predictive migratory tool on wild hummingbird migration - Ashley Michaela Rea, Schreiner University

Testing dark spot affinity of bee flies (Diptera: Bombyliidae) using a novel pan trapping method - Lauren G Garrett, Sul Ross State University; Chris M Ritzi, Sul Ross State University

The effects of dispersal and nitrogen fertilizer on leaf litter arthropod communities - Kendall Nicole Terry-Stewart, Concordia University Texas; Jordan Davis, Concordia University Texas; Rebecca Navarro, Concordia University Texas; Courtney Jones, Concordia University Texas; Mary Kay Johnston, Concordia University Texas

The link between larval cannibalism in Chrysoperla rufilabris and egg stalk length - Kaitlyn Liane Clark, Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Laura Weiser Erlandson, Texas A&M University - Central Texas

The sawflies of Texas with an account of world grass feeders - Richard James Wilson Patrock, TAMUK

Total cholesterol and triglyceride influence on Siphonaptera abundance in Neotoma micropus (the Southern Plains Woodrat) - Clarence Sparks, Midland College; Diana Garcia Garcia, Midland College; Missy Schenkman, Sul Ross State University; Joseph Schenkman, Midland College; Chris M Ritzi, Sul Ross State University

Track-tube assessment of a small mammal population in an urban ecosystem - Austin Word, East Texas Baptist University; Benjamin Dyess, East Texas Baptist University; Troy A Ladine, East Texas Baptist University