Linear regression is a commonly used approach to discovering associations between variables in various fields. Least squares method is a prominent approach to estimating unknown regression coefficients, with ordinary least square (OLS) estimates being the best linear unbiased estimate (BLUE). The existence of the inverse of the gram matrix in OLS is essential for obtaining […]
C40: Nanoparticle Infection of Virus Infectivity
My research area is biochemistry about cancer cell. Elevated levels of HMGA1 in cancer cells cause mis-regulation of gene expression and are associated with increased cancer cell proliferation and increased chemotherapy resistance. We used engineered viruses to deliver a decoy hyper binding site (HBS) for HMGA1 to the nucleus of cancer cells. The purpose of […]
B08: Effects of GASP-1 Protein on Binge-like and Aversion Resistant Drinking in C57 Mice
In the RAD lab, I currently work as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, where we look at the neural pathways involved in addiction. In this study, we look at the effects of knocking out a gene found in the X chromosome in female and male rodents. Previous studies have shown that female rodents drink more alcohol […]
A59: Academic Resources for Black and Latino Students
The research conducted in this study as hosted by our HASS scholars program, surrounds the topic of academic resources for black and latinx students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs), specifically Miami University. In order to collect data for this research a survey was sent out to undergraduate students. We posed survey questions that ask about […]
A57: Building a Compact, Portable IR Viewer for Less Than $250 Using a Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computer
Using readily-available, inexpensive hobbyist components, we have built a handheld portable infrared viewer costing 10X less than its commercial counterpart. A Raspberry Pi single-board computer is used along with touchscreen and camera components. Our product offers larger display size than the commercial unit, a rugged structure, and easier DIY repair. Author(s): Chanakya Pandya, Physics and […]
A60: Success in Student Fosterment of LGBTQ+ Identities at Miami University
In this project, the area of research we are specifically interested in involves the focus group of LGBTQ+ identifying students in college. Using a specific set of guidelines, we developed a research question that would honor the diversity and success of students. Specifically, we are interested in how successful student led organizations have been in […]
A52: Retina Regeneration in the Spanish Newt
Millions of Americans suffer from visual impairment diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. These diseases affect the retina, a layer of cells in the posterior portion of the eye that is responsible for transmitting signals to your brain through photoreceptors that allow you to see. Our lab focuses on regenerating the retina and […]
A50: Effect of Humidity on Foraging Success and Web Structure in Two Invasive Species of Cellar Spiders (Araneae: Pholcidae)
The coexistence of two ecologically similar species could be explained by differential use of microhabitats. This study investigated factors that influence foraging and web building behavior of two invasive species of arthropod predators in the family Pholcidae. Both are well-adapted to human dwellings, with Pholcus phalangioides, the larger species, undergoing displacement in Southwest Ohio by […]
A49: Carnitine Degradation in an Isolated Strain of the Gut Bacterium Citrobacter amalonaticus
The gut microbiome is home to several species of bacteria and other microorganisms that play an essential role in human health. For example, the normal bacteria in our gut provide resistance to pathogenic species and directly impact nutrient metabolism, such as the production of vitamin K. Carnitine, which is a molecule commonly found in seafood […]
B34: Potential Drivers of Decadal Bluegill Patterns in Turbid Reservoirs
Larval fish population dynamics are influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. Larval stages of planktivorous fish temporally overlap in aquatic systems. In midwestern reservoirs in the USA, larval stages of gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) and bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) temporally overlap in early-mid summer. Larval gizzard shad hatch earlier (early May) than bluegill (June) and can […]