Research area/Question Language deprivation is common among the approximately three-quarters of deaf children who aren’t given access to sign language.This can result from an over reliance on hearing devices to provide access to spoken language as well as a bias against Deafness and sign language also known as oralism. When language acquisition is hindered, one’s […]
C10-P: Micellar and Sub-Micellar Chromatography with a Cocamidopropyl Betaine Surfactant
In the past two decades, green analytical chemistry has started to become a more prominent subarea of green chemistry, particularly in the area of sample preparation such as extraction. In typical reversed phase liquid chromatography (LC) methods, organic solvents such as acetonitrile (MeCN) or methanol are used as mobile phase modifiers due to their low […]
A36-P: Oblivious Neighbor Discovery in Direction Multi-Transceiver Networks
In a network of multiple devices, neighbor discovery is the process in which the individual devices make their existence known to other devices in the network in order to begin communicating with one another. The neighbor discovery protocol is an essential part of wireless networks used for communication between devices. In our design, we are […]
A41-P: Does Your Energy Drink Really Boost Your Metabolism?
Background: Energy drink consumption is prevalent among college students, with recent studies indicating that >30% of college students consume energy drinks daily. These drinks range in caloric content, but typically contain caffeine in amounts greater than 1-2 cups of coffee. Additionally, they employ marketing claims such as “increased energy”, “increased attention/alertness”, “increased metabolism”, and “increased […]
A37-P: Grandchildren Caring For Grandparents
This study is exploring the role of grandchildren as caregivers for their grandparents. With the recent trends of the aging American population, caring for loved ones in some fashion is becoming more commonplace. The research question considered in this study is what influence does caregiver burden, guilt, role transition, perceived levels of stress, self-efficacy, skill […]
B06-P: Responses of Invertebrate Communities to Prescribed Burns in Managed Temperate Hardwood Forests of Indiana
Hardwood forest ecosystems were primarily oak and hickory tree species, preserved through natural fires. Due to fire suppression in the last century, invasion of insect pests, and changing climate, these forests are slowly changing to domination by maples and beech. One strategy of oak and hickory regeneration is utilizing prescribed burns to create an open […]
B07-P: The Effects of Deer Exclosures on Seed Dispersal by Ants in Forests of the Miami University Natural Areas, Oxford, Ohio
The indirect impacts of white-tailed deer overabundance (Odocoileus virginianus) on forest ecosystems are not well understood, particularly their leaf-litter invertebrate communities. Long-term studies with deer exclosures (>10 years) conducted in forests of the Miami University Natural Areas suggest a significant relationship between the presence of white-tailed deer and the abundance and diversity of ant populations. […]
C08-P: Qualitative Identification of Transition Metals at the ppm Level using Precipitation Chemistry and Digital Microscopy
In this qualitative experiment the researchers bring back classic precipitation chemistry on various transition metal ion solutions (Ni2+, Pb2+, Co2+) at very low concentrations. Nickel can be precipitated as a red dimethylglyoxime complex, cobalt as a reddish-brown 2-nitroso-1-naphthol complex, and lead as a yellow iodide compound. As this is a qualitative experiment color will be […]
B44-P: Burial Rates of Sediment, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus in Three Retention Ponds in an Agricultural Landscape under Conservation Tillage
Lakes and ponds play a disproportionate role in removing sediment, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus from their global cycles, thereby mitigating potential negative environmental effects such as global climate change and harmful algal blooms. However, how sequestration rates change over a pond’s lifetime, and how rates are affected by conservation tillage practices in their watershed remain […]
B24-P: Twitching for Psilocybin: Evidence for an Entourage Effect in Psilocybin Containing Mushrooms
Preliminary research with psilocybin has shown its potential therapeutic efficacy as a treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. However, we do not know much about the drug’s pharmacological mechanisms and if related tryptamines, like norbaeocystin, could have similar efficacy or better when administered alone. We also were curious as to if norbaeocystin […]