Novel bacteria taken from the Antarctic lake, specifically from Lake Fryxell is tested under a nutrient deficient stress with the purpose of learning about the diversity of microbial communities. The goal of the research is to observe the community structure under nutrient deficient conditions and how these conditions affect the original enrichment culture. The growth […]
A50-P: When Less is Not More: A Phenomenographic Investigation of High School Teachers’ Storyboards
Bulk water is an essential component for dissolution-the process in which ionic compounds are broken down into constituent charged species. Water solvates ions, engages in hydrogen bonding, exerts electrostatic forces, and contributes to the effects of entropy and enthalpy. Despite bulk water’s importance, its submicroscopic presence is often omitted from high school instructors’ pedagogical practices. […]
B21-P: Complementarity of Endoplasmic Reticulum and Bacterial Molecular Chaperones
This project is in the area of biochemistry and addresses research into prevention of protein aggregation-based diseases such as Alzheimer’s. In cells, molecular chaperones assist with correcting protein folding to prevent diseases caused by misfolded protein aggregation. Cochaperones stimulate and enhance chaperone activity by facilitating client protein presentation and ATP hydrolysis. Heat shock proteins (Hsps) […]
C46-P: Cytokine Storm and Blood Clotting Among Coronavirus Patients
This group project was an assignment for the BIO 203 W Introduction to cell Biology course. Different groups were tasked with obtaining information about body systems affected by the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19. Our group investigated the onset of a cytokine storm in the body which contributes to blood clots. Due to the emphasis […]
C35-P: The Impact of COVID-19 on Respiratory Illness Mortality and Health Disparities in the US: An Analysis of Time Series
According to the CDC, COVID-19 has caused nearly 570K deaths in the US as of early April 2020. COVID-19 can cause numerous complications including blood clots, nerve damage, and pneumonia. The impact of COVID-19 can be observed through potential changes in pneumonia and influenza deaths in 2020 compared to previous years. The impact of COVID-19 […]
C11-P: Improving the Earthquake Catalog in the Eastern Arkoma Basin to Look for Relationships to Hydraulic Fracturing
Our goal was to further investigate the relationship between oil and gas operations and earthquakes. A relationship between the two has already been established in a number of locations, including Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Canada, England, and China. This study looks at Arkansas, which has not been the focus of prior research. This project analyzed a […]
A44-P:Mangrove Ecosystems: Their Value and Benefits in Central America
Mangrove Ecosystems: Their Value and Benefits in Central America Central America is known for being one of the most culturally and environmentally diverse regions in the world. The area also serves as a home for many mangrove forests. These plants are invaluable as they provide countless economic and environmental benefits. However, mangroves also face a […]
A54-P: Effects of Acute Early Life Stress and Maternal Buffering on Corticosterone Secretion and Adult Anxiety
In this study, we explore the effects of acute early life stress (ELS) on adult anxiety behaviors and anxiety-induced corticosterone (stress hormone) release in mice. Specifically, we are looking into the potential stress-mitigating effects of social buffering (interactions between the mouse pup and mother/littermates that can reduce negative effects of stressors). We used footshocks to […]
B53-P: Crosslinking to Enhance the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Plotted Collagen-Based Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
This research generally focuses on tissue engineering, specifically scaffold-based bone tissue engineering. Bone complications are increasingly prevalent, presenting serious issues to patient quality of life. Nonunion bone fractures, fractures that require surgery to heal, are clinically important because of their morbidity and economic burden. Bone grafts or rod implants are the standard remedy, but they […]
C17-P: International Breast Cancer Survivorship Comparative Study: Indian and Korean Women’s Experiences
This study explored the experiences of breast cancer survivorship amongst underrepresented individuals, particularly women of Indian ethnic origin and Korean ethnic origin living both in the United States and in any other global location. Many studies in the past have explored the experiences of breast cancer survivorship, though little has been done to examine the […]