Alcohol consumption is an increasing problem on college campuses. With increasing alcohol consumption also comes many negative consequences associated with drinking alcohol. For example, alcohol consumption is linked sexual and physical assault, vehicle accidents, and even death. One study found that 32% of college students meet criteria to diagnose them with alcohol abuse disorders (Fuertes). […]
C16-T: Disciplinary Perspectives from Faculty and Graduate Students on Research in a Virtual Environment
Students in a First Year Research Experience (FYRE) class conducted group projects focused on communicating research to public audiences. The main focus of our study was to examine how research findings can be communicated within virtual environments, such as the one that has been imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the […]
C15-T: Battling Zoom Fatigue
Students in a First Year Research Experience [FYRE] class, conducted group projects focused on “Communicating Research to public audiences”. Specifically, the projects examine how research opportunities have been impacted by the pandemic, and how to best leverage the online environment to create mutually beneficial relationships between researchers and the general public and to expand their […]
C01-T: Impacts of COVID-19 on Miami University’s International Students
This synthetic literature review is intended to provide Miami University and other higher education institutions with suggestions as to how they can best assist international students who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the pandemic’s spurring of rapid changes in the social environment, both on and off university campuses, the review draws […]
C13-P: Students Perspective on Communicating Research To Novice Undergraduates
Students in a First Year Research Experience [FYRE] class conducted group projects focused on “Communicating Research to Public Audiences.” Specifically, the projects examined how research opportunities have been impacted by the pandemic and how to best leverage the online environment. Our study explores how to best communicate research with novice undergraduate researchers to increase awareness […]
A38-P: Determining the Role NKX6-1 Plays in Lens Fiber Cell Differentiation in Relation to PAX6 Expression
The role of NKX6-1 in the lens and its relationship with PAX6 in lens development is not well understood. However, data from other studies suggest that there is an antagonistic relationship between PAX6 and NKX6-1 in the development of the neural tube and the pancreas. Therefore, we hypothesize that at least part of the development […]
C13-T: In Vivo Imaging of Newt Lens Regeneration: Novel Insights Into the Regeneration Process
Newts are an exquisite salamander with unique capability of regenerating most of its tissues and organ. Its lens among all other body parts are the most significant, given when original lens is damaged or lost, a new fully functional lens would be regenerated regardless of age or repeated damage. Our research group has been focused […]
B13-P: “No Days Off”: Addressing the Extent in which American Work Presenteeism Negatively Impacts Receptivity to Quarantine and Isolation Orders
“I don’t care, I’m going to work!” It is not uncommon for Covid-19 contact tracers to hear this sentiment while calling people to quarantine or isolate, especially now that the entire world is experiencing a global pandemic. This dialogue is the result of the pushback due to work presenteeism that contact tracers may experience while […]
B15-T: The Quantum Mechanics of Photosynthesis
Quantum mechanics is the study of atoms and molecules. The first quantum revolution came in the first quarter of the last century when quantum mechanics was developed as a theory. We are currently undergoing the second quantum revolution in which some quantum effects are utilized in technological device making. One of the leading devices on […]
A05-P: Going Viral: Using Viral Genes to Sensitize Human Cancer Cells to Medical Intervention
This investigation aims to gather foundational knowledge for harnessing viral genes to combat cancer cell resistance to traditional cancer therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy. Our study asks if it is possible to improve the cancer-killing capacity of drugs like etoposide by inactivating cellular proteins that cause resistance to chemotherapy through activation of DNA repair. […]