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Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation. more
Full Text: Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium 03.30.18 1 WELCOME Welcome to the 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which showcases undergraduate students at FAU who are engaged in research, scholarship and creative activities. Students present …
Home Range and Social Interactions of a South Florida Gopherus Polyphemus Population
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Frazier, Evelyn, Huffman, Jessica, Rodriguez, Andrea
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Gopherus polyphemus is a threatened reptile native to the southeastern USA. Previous research suggests the South Florida (SF) climate may allow tortoises to reproduce year-round. Our goal was to evaluate the social interactions and home range of the Florida Atlantic University Preserve (FAUP) tortoise population, with an emphasis on reproductive behavior since minimal information is available. In… more
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Assessment of the Long-Term Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Martins, Caique, Sobhan, Khaled
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This study tests the long-term durability that can be developed in concrete batches made with recycled aggregate concrete. Durability is a broad term used to define the resistance of a material to weathering effects, but in this scenario, durability will be defined as a drop in the compressive strength of the concrete. To test this, thermal sensing was used to determine the maturity of the… more
Full Text: Assessment of the Long-Term Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Presenter – Caique Martins Advisor – Dr. Khaled Sobhan HYPOTHESIS SUPPORTING DATA CONCLUSION If the leading factor in the development of concrete strength is the curing temperature, …
Understanding Sport-Related Concussions
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Coviello, Kassi, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Nasrallah, Joseph
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to 3.8 million. Concussions and head-related injuries caused by contact sports can lead to long term traumatic brain injuries. With the increasing presence of these injuries, the National Football League and the National Hockey League have implemented extensive concussion protocols. This questions the underlying uncertainty… more
Full Text: Understanding Sport-Related Concussions Kassi Coviello, Joseph Nasrallah, Dr. Monica Escaleras, and Eric Levy College of Business: Economics INTRODUCTION DATA AND METHODOLOGY • In 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to …
Volitional Swimming Kinematics of the Black Tip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Nelski, Madison, Porter, Marianne, Ruddy, B. T.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Quantifying swimming kinematics of fishes often occurs in a lab setting using flumes, water treadmills, to examine movement. These methods rely on researchers to pick the animals swimming speed. We have been focusing on volitional kinematics in the lab where we quantify swimming as determined by the fish. However, our volitional swimming experiments are still limited to the space available in a… more
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Biological Benefit of the mCAT
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dawson-Scully, Ken, Frydman, Sylvia, Niedernhofer, Laura, Yousefzadeh, Matt
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Aging is associated with chronic diseases and is attributed to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs globally. Controversy exists over the root cause(s) of aging, nonetheless, extensive research links increased oxidants and reduced antioxidant buffering capacity with aging. The free radical theory of aging posits that the toxic build-up of free radicals and reactive oxygen species… more
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2018 Winners: Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Oral Presentation Winners Category: Music, Art, Literature, Theater, History & Philosophy First Place: Project Title: FAU Mentor: College: Catrin Seepo “The Syntax of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic” Michael Hamilton, …
Impact of Functional versus Symbolic Signals on Initial Impressions: Implications for Designing the Look of a Website Homepage to Convey an Outdoorsy Brand Image/Personality for a Lifestyle Brand
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gordon, Danielle, Llanos, Katherine, Nuhin, Samin, Smith, Allen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As competition among brands escalates, marketers seek emerging opportunities to differentiate and position brands and grow a customer base by offering lifestyle brands. Lifestyle branding adds value to consumers by integrating superior functional performance, enabling fuller engagement in lifestyle activities with emotional appeals satisfying psychological desires, such as adventure, excitement… more
Full Text: Impact of Functional versus Symbolic Signals on Initial Impressions: Implications for Designing the Look of a Website Homepage to Convey an Outdoorsy Brand Image/Personality for a Lifestyle Brand Danielle Gordon, Katherine Llanos, and Samin Nuhin …
Advertising Research and Strategy: The Role of Creative Thinking Techniques Using Lifestyle Relevance
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Baker, Heather, Milios, Stasia, Mobley, Naim, Smith, Allen, Vega, Eliezer
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As Vans’ market increases, marketers depend on advertising to reinforce competitive advantage. Our research-in-progress demonstrates the methods we used to research. The information gathered from our focus group suggests that durability and comfort are the main factors when making a purchase. Competitors like Converse and Nike use their market share to persuade their buyers to pay a premium price… more
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Software Engineering: Social Impact and Perception
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cardenas, Erika, Escaleras, Monica, Shorten, Connor
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: New software technologies are rapidly changing the economy. These changes have presented problems such as job displacement, high barrier to entry, and a gender gap in the engineering communities. In order to see the views of Americans regarding the challenges of software technologies, we conducted an online survey, gathering 500 responses. In recent news stories, it has been shown that there is a… more
Full Text: Software Development: Social Impact and Perception Connor Shorten and Erika Cardenas BACKGROUND • New software technologies are rapidly changing the economy, requiring many industries to integrate them into their businesses. Current technologies changing …
The Impact of Family Planning on Global Oil
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Holloway, Kenneth, Izadirad, Daniel
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In China, one surprising factor in mitigating the growth of fossil fuel consumption has been the widely criticized One Child Policy. Without this unpopular policy, the demand for foreign oil would actually be dramatically higher. According to the Chinese defense scientist Song Jian, before the one child policy was implemented, the average fertility in China was 3 children per woman and that the… more
Full Text: The Impact of Family Planning on Global Oil Daniel Izadirad and Sponsor Dr. Kenneth Holloway HYPOTHESIS China’s widely criticized one child policy has had a surprising impact in another area: it has actuality served to limit the consumption of natural …
Society's Influence on Rape Culture
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Tran, Annalisa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In today's society, the investigations of the causes and patterns of rape incidents tend to focus on the actions or qualities of the individual victim or perpetrator. This literature review will analyze how society as a whole plays a role in positively or negatively influencing rape culture. Currently, society's stereotypes and attitudes about rape negatively influence rape culture by… more
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Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: Chair Yoga, Chair-Based Exercise, and Participatory Music Intervention
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Arcay, Victoria, Lopes, Yve, Park, Juyoung
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of having older adults with dementia participate in a nonpharmacological treatment—chair yoga, chair-based exercise, or participatory music intervention—and assessed the effects of the interventions on physical, behavioral and psychological symptoms, general quality of life, and sleep patterns throughout the course of the study. The study employed a… more
Full Text: Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: Chair Yoga, Chair-Based Exercise, and Participatory Music Intervention Victoria Arcay & Yve Lopes HYPOTHESIS The chair yoga group, in comparison to the other two groups, will …
Molecular Characterization of Hepatozoon (Apicomplexa: Adeleorina) Blood Parasite within the Threatened Gopherus Polyphemus Species
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cooney, Brian, Eusse, Johanna, Frazier, Evelyn
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a threatened burrowing chelonian endemic to the Southeastern United States. Gopher tortoises are classified as a keystone species due to their construction of extensive burrows, providing shelter to approximately 362 commensal species. Haemogregarines are the most common hemoparasite species found within reptiles. The genus Hepatozoon sp. (Apicomplexa… more
Full Text: Molecular Characterization of Hepatozoon (Apicomplexa: Adeleorina) Blood Parasite Within the Threatened Gopherus polyphemus species % $$+))?1( $%%$/? $,"/$(0 (? 1Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science …
Trabecular Structure through Ontogeny in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ingle, Danielle, Lindsey, Laura, Porter, Marianne
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Manatees, who use their vertebral column to propel themselves in swimming, are the product of a major evolutionary shift from land to water. This project explores the structure of trabecular (spongy) bone, which changes with force direction and magnitude, from the vertebral column of manatees. The goal of this research is to investigate the structural properties of manatee vertebral trabecular… more
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