Our research involved enrichment culture samples collected from Lake Bonney in Antarctica. From these sample cultures our research group conducted two separate experiments: how does heat treatment affect the growth, physiology, and diversity of the microbial communities?, and are the isolated bacteria from these samples psychrophilic or psychrotolerant? For the first research project, OD600, countess, […]
A47-P: The Relationship Between Fear of Missing Out and Health-Conscious Drinking in College Students
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). […]
A08-P: Outer Membrane Vesicles: Steppingstone to Membrane Proteomics
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 […]
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 […]