Presenter(s): Alivia O’Donnell, Biology Premedical Studies MajorLily Davidson, Public Health and Premedical Studies Major
CSIV-04: 2D Ratcheting of Cold Atoms
Brownian motion was originally discovered as a biological phenomenon, when botanist Robert Brown observed rapid oscillatory motions of pollen grains in water under a microscope. This phenomenon was originally thought only to be present in living organisms, but further research showed that Brownian motion was observed in all physical systems, from particles of smoke to […]
CSIV-05: Role of Hypoxia on Chick Retinal Pigment Epithelium Reprogramming
The retina is one of the most important tissues since an injury to the retina can lead to irreparable visual loss. Therefore, studying the process of retinal regeneration is important for understanding how the retina can be healed after an injury. The embryonic chick has been identified as a model for retinal regeneration, as until […]
CSIV-02: A Study of the Effects of Light Intensity on Plant Architecture and Reproductive Potential in Mimulus gemmiparus
The size of a population and its diversity are important aspects of a healthy population. The critically imperiled species Mimulus gemmiparus reproduces asexually by mode of the bulbil, a novel structure that is a combination of an axillary meristem and leaf not found in its sister species, Mimulus guttatus. Asexual reproduction may lead to decreased […]
CSIV-01: Estimating Deer Population and Impacts in Miami University Natural Areas
In recent history, deer populations have increased due to the near extinction of natural predators and an increase in available food from agriculture. We need to understand the impact that overabundant deer have on ecosystems in our Miami University Natural Areas. Deer browse causes damage to seedlings, and when seedlings are depleted few become saplings, […]