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 […]
A20-P: Seminar in Neuroscience: Dr. Ransdell’s Lab
BIO 159 places students in the position to analyze ongoing research at Miami University in an attempt to teach them about neuroscience as well as introduce them to techniques used in the field. The class also pushes students to frame that research within the broader body of published research. Additionally, students learn how to take […]
B04-T: Quantum Entanglement
Quantum mechanics has emerged as a truly fascinating field of science over the past century and it promises to radically transform the understanding of the universe as we know it at the most fundamental levels. Here we will go deeper into quantum entanglement, a phenomenon that is so bizarre that it was described by Einstein […]
A05-T: Communicating Research to Non-Disciplinary Audiences: Student Perspectives
The research being conducted in this study focuses on communication of research to general audiences. Using a qualitative approach, we investigate the skills that student researchers need to effectively communicate ongoing research projects and outcomes with a range of general audiences such as high school students, lawmakers, and non-disciplinary audiences. This study is relevant for […]
C30-P: How Oxidative Stress Affects Arctic Communities
Justin and Pamela’s focus for microbiology research specifically looked at the microbial ecology of Antarctic lakes. They were working under the supervision of Dr. Rachael Morgan-Kiss of the Microbiology Department. Their research posed them with two questions focusing on the different types of microbes that can grow in varying Antarctic conditions and how adding oxidative […]
C02-P: Comparing the Gene Expression Profiles of Retinal Regeneration Induced by Various Factors in the Embryonic Chicken
The retina is one of the most important tissues in the human body. As the neural tissue responsible for sight, injury to the retina can lead to irreparable visual loss. Therefore, studying the process of retinal regeneration in vertebrates that are capable of doing so is important for understanding how the retina can be healed, […]
B55-P: COVID’s Impact on The Lungs
This project was associated with the BIO 203 course, Introduction to Cell Biology. Students worked in teams to address multiple aspects of how SARS-CoV-2 causes infections in various body systems. Our group project focused on how the COVID-19 infection impacts the lungs, specifically the lung epithelium and oxygen saturation levels. We examined chronologically how a […]
C14-P: Engaging Students In Research During the Pandemic
This research project examines engagement of undergraduate students in research during the pandemic. This question has a direct impact on us as a society due to the challenges introduced by the global pandemic. Our research team consists of 4 students [Dillon Horvath, Sydney Fingerhood, Collin Quinn, Connor Powell], a part of a larger group of […]
B09-P: Communicating Research to Non-Disciplinary Audiences: Faculty Perspectives
This research project is focused on communicating research to public audiences. Using a qualitative approach, students in the First Year Research Experience [FYRE] program conducted interviews with faculty researchers to explore the different methods they use to communicate their own research to public audiences in multiple venues. The interviews typically concluded with the researcher talking […]