The retina is one of the most important tissues in the human body. As the neural tissue responsible for sight, injury to the retina can lead to irreparable visual loss. Therefore, studying the process of retinal regeneration in vertebrates that are capable of doing so is important for understanding how the retina can be healed, […]
B55-P: COVID’s Impact on The Lungs
This project was associated with the BIO 203 course, Introduction to Cell Biology. Students worked in teams to address multiple aspects of how SARS-CoV-2 causes infections in various body systems. Our group project focused on how the COVID-19 infection impacts the lungs, specifically the lung epithelium and oxygen saturation levels. We examined chronologically how a […]
C14-P: Engaging Students In Research During the Pandemic
This research project examines engagement of undergraduate students in research during the pandemic. This question has a direct impact on us as a society due to the challenges introduced by the global pandemic. Our research team consists of 4 students [Dillon Horvath, Sydney Fingerhood, Collin Quinn, Connor Powell], a part of a larger group of […]
B09-P: Communicating Research to Non-Disciplinary Audiences: Faculty Perspectives
This research project is focused on communicating research to public audiences. Using a qualitative approach, students in the First Year Research Experience [FYRE] program conducted interviews with faculty researchers to explore the different methods they use to communicate their own research to public audiences in multiple venues. The interviews typically concluded with the researcher talking […]
A45-P: In Silico Aromatic Expanded o-Phenylene Oligomer: Conformational Behavior
Polyphenylenes are molecules that are composed of benzene rings connected in a repeating pattern. Although extensive research has been done into one group of isomers, para-phenylenes, which is used in polymer chemistry, limited research has been done on the ortho-phenylenes. ortho-Phenylenes are conjugated chains of benzenes that have been found previously to form organized helical […]
A15-T: Effects of COVID-19 Policy and Communication on Pandemic Control in US Colleges
Our research is driven by the following question: how can universities and colleges in the United States better deal with the COVID-19 pandemic? We are interested in the impact of reopening methods for classes and housing, resource and information sharing with students, and other important university responsibilities. Following that, we will examine the challenges in […]
C23-P: Nitro Substituent Effects on Conformational Folding Behavior of ortho-Phenylene Hexamers
Oligomers can acquire precise alternate structures that fold into intricate secondary conformations with various functionalities, also known as foldamers. Not until recently has research been conducted on polyphenylenes that possess ortho connectivity compared to polyphenylenes in the para and meta positions. The purpose of our current study is to assemble oP6(NO2)2A, oP6(NO2)4A, oP6(NO2)2B and oP6(NO2)4B […]
B56-P: COVID-19 in the Heart and the Nervous System
The COVID-19 virus is known to have various effects on the body, both long and short term. This project, an assignment for BIO 203W: Introduction to Cell Biology, examines the effects of COVID on the heart and the nervous system. Information was sourced from news articles and journals through the Miami University library system, with […]
B10-T: Exploring Family Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study was conducted to explore the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic impacted families during April to May 2020. Specifically, this study aimed to explore how individuals and families were coping with social isolation and lifestyle changes. We sought to identify how psychosocial predictors influenced individuals’ levels of perceived stress under social isolation and […]
B13-T: Case Study Analysis of Community Art Programs for Incarcerated Youth
Social interaction, according to American Philosopher John Dewey, is inherently social in nature. For the nearly 60,000 incarcerated youth in the United States, social relationships with the outside world are severely limited. When coupled with the additional adversities that the majority of justice-involved youth face, including learning disabilities, mental health issues, underfunded prior schooling, and […]