Alcohol and marijuana use among college students are a public health crisis. Additionally, “the frequency of alcohol use (i.e., average number of alcohol-using days) increased significantly… and the frequency of cannabis use (average number of cannabis using days) increased significantly from pre-COVID to post-COVID” (Dumas et al., 2020). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are […]
B46-P: The Relationship between Anxiety and Drinking Motives Across Year in School
Alcohol use is a widespread issue among college students across the United States. A big factor that relates to this alcohol use is anxiety felt by students. In my research I have studied the relationship between anxiety and drinking motives. Further, I have researched the varying levels of anxiety across year in college. My research […]
A07-P: Using a Machine Learning Approach to Identify Potential Metallo-β-Lactamase Inhibitors
This project combines the fields of biochemistry and data science by applying a machine learning approach to the identification of potential metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) inhibitors. MBLs are enzymes expressed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and are becoming more clinically prevalent, leading to an increasing number of severe cases of once easily-treatable infections. In recent years, there has been […]
B40-P: Analysis of Novel Zebrafish Mutant that Disrupts Embryonic Heart Development
Proper formation of the heart during embryonic development is important for later heart function in the adult. Defects in heart formation can lead to congenital heart defects (CHD), which are present at birth. Understanding the molecular signaling pathways that regulate embryonic heart development is important for understanding how CHD form and for designing potential therapies […]
A04-P: Evaluating How Adenovirus Proteins Regulate DNA-PK
Adenovirus (Ad) infection can lead to the activation of DNA damage response (DDR) pathways such as non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) if unchecked. To avert DDR interference, Ad encodes several proteins in early region 4 (E4) that regulate the DDR to promote viral replication. Specifically, E4 11kDa and 34kDa have been shown to interact with DNA-dependent […]
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 […]