Looking at organisms in isolation often proves to be useful to study behavior objectively in most cases. However, it may not paint the accurate picture of what really happens. In Dr. Bollmann’s lab we look at AOB (ammonia oxidizing bacteria) and AOA (ammonia oxidizing archaea) not just in isolation but also how they interact with […]
A55-P: Southern Atlantic Open Water Analysis on Dissolved Oxygen Content
The purpose of this research is to contribute to and analyze new data on dissolved oxygen in the South Atlantic Ocean. With climate change and ocean temperatures rising, all oceans are predicted to continue to lose oxygen. This is a major environmental concern as oceans are vital ecosystems and their health is essential for a […]
A52-P: Intro to Neuroscience: Exploring Dr. Quinn’s Lab
We are students engaging in an exploration of current research at Miami as part of the curriculum of BIO/PSY 159 with Dr. Joyce Fernandes. We were tasked with learning about Dr. Quinn’s research lab in the Psychology Department and communicating the findings to a wider audience. The general research area for Quinn lab’s latest publication […]
A19-P: Introduction to Neuroscience Class Project: Group 4
The objective of this class, Introduction to Neuroscience: BIO 159, is to familiarize students with common methodologies and techniques that are used in the field of Neuroscience. In small groups that were divided upon specific topics of interest, students were prompted to explore popular news articles that communicate neuroscience research to a public audience. In […]
A10-P: Introduction to Neuroscience Class Project: Exploring Dr. Del Rio-Tsonis’ Regeneration lab
In the Seminar in Neuroscience course taught by Dr. Fernandes, the students split into groups to learn about the topics being researched in labs on Miami’s campus. We chose Katia Del Rio-Tsonis and studied her lab on retinal regeneration. Katia Del Rio-Tsonis’ lab focuses on retinal regeneration using mainly embryonic chicks in order to “understand […]
A35-P: Battles of Translation: Vergil’s Aeneid in English and German
This project studies translation theory and various translations of Vergil’s Aeneid. It seeks to determine what key factors make for the best translations of classical epic, particularly of the Aeneid. The project begins by examining the supremacy of epic and the fous in European cultures on the Aeneid. Next, the paper establishes the theoretical background […]
A20-P: Seminar in Neuroscience: Dr. Ransdell’s Lab
BIO 159 places students in the position to analyze ongoing research at Miami University in an attempt to teach them about neuroscience as well as introduce them to techniques used in the field. The class also pushes students to frame that research within the broader body of published research. Additionally, students learn how to take […]
B04-T: Quantum Entanglement
Quantum mechanics has emerged as a truly fascinating field of science over the past century and it promises to radically transform the understanding of the universe as we know it at the most fundamental levels. Here we will go deeper into quantum entanglement, a phenomenon that is so bizarre that it was described by Einstein […]
A05-T: Communicating Research to Non-Disciplinary Audiences: Student Perspectives
The research being conducted in this study focuses on communication of research to general audiences. Using a qualitative approach, we investigate the skills that student researchers need to effectively communicate ongoing research projects and outcomes with a range of general audiences such as high school students, lawmakers, and non-disciplinary audiences. This study is relevant for […]
C30-P: How Oxidative Stress Affects Arctic Communities
Justin and Pamela’s focus for microbiology research specifically looked at the microbial ecology of Antarctic lakes. They were working under the supervision of Dr. Rachael Morgan-Kiss of the Microbiology Department. Their research posed them with two questions focusing on the different types of microbes that can grow in varying Antarctic conditions and how adding oxidative […]