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Whale of a Table: A Tail of Problem to Product
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Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Buono, Armand, Fox, Robert, Immerblum, Jason, Rosser, Christopher
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
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
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Everglades Florida Apple Snail Density
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gawlik, Dale E., Mansoor, Zara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The Florida apple snail (Pomacea paludosa) is found
in tropical/subtropical freshwater ecosystems climate
(Cordeiro & Perez, 2011). The Florida apple snail
is of special management interest because survival
of the endangered Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis
plumbeus) depends on a healthy populations of apple
snails. Results of this study show Florida apple
snails occur independently… more
Full Text: Everglades Florida Apple Snail Density • The Florida apple snail (Pomacea paludosa) is found in the Florida Everglades, a subtropical wetland shaped by water level fluctuations, including periods of extreme inundation then periods of severe drought (Darby …
Food Offerings at Faith-based Activities for Children/Youth
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gropper, Sareen, Opalinski, Andra, Parra Jaimes, Andrea
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Obesity/overweight affects one-third of U.S. children. While the causes are multifactorial, increased consumption of away-from-home (versus at-home) meals has been shown to contribute to higher calorie and fat intakes. This study’s objective was to examine food/beverage provisions at faith-based children/youth events. Direct observation methodology was used for data collection from 10 churches (… more
Full Text: Food Offerings at Faith-based Activities for Children/Youth Andrea Parra1 Faculty Advisors: Drs. Sareen Gropper2 and Andra Opalinski2 1Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and 2Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing BACKGROUND and STUDY RATIONALE RESULTS …
The effects of leptin on glucocorticoid sensitivity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in non-obese and obese subjects
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Huang, Chun-Jung, Randazzo, Christopher, Shibata, Yoshimi
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: The Effects of Leptin on Glucocorticoid Sensitivity of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Non-obese and Obese Subjects Christopher Randazzo, Chung-Jung Huang, Ph.D., Yoshimi Shibata, Ph.D. Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Department …
Exploring the Relationship Between Anxiety and HRV in Parents with Low Income
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Barry, Charlotte, Dixon, Derricka, Edwards, Karethy, King, Beth, Newman, David
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Over 40 million people in the United States are living in poverty today. The effects of living in disadvantaged circumstances increases the individual’s likelihood of experiencing persistent anxiety, which can lead to chronic health conditions. Studies have associated persistent anxiety with cardiovascular compromise as a result of decreased levels of heart rate variability (HRV). The purpose of… more
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GC-MS Investigation of Fecal Sterols as Indicators of Pollution
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Louda, J. William, Price, Christopher
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The goal of this experiment is to perfect the method of trimethylsilyl derivatization of fecal steroids Coprostan-3-one and Coprostanol using pyridine & N,O-bis-(trimethylsilyl)-trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA) containing 1% of Trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS). The extraction method for sediments involves Soxhlet extraction followed by saponification. The extraction of water samples will be done by XAD… more
Full Text: GC-MS INVESTIGATIONS OF FECAL STEROLS AS INDICATORS OF POLLUTION Christopher Roy Price (Dr. J. William Louda) Introduction SUPPORTING DATA In Florida, water is a commodity that is actively preserved and protected for both human and animal needs. Little …
Utlizing a Phenomenological Approach in Performance and Installation Art to Create a Social Consciousness of Disease Transmission
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Julie Ward, Sarah Rabinowitz
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Utilizing a Phenomenological Approach in Performance and Installation Art to Create a Social Consciousness of Disease Transmission Sarah Rabinowitz, Julie Ward Department of Visual Arts and Art History, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton FL, 33431 …
The Effect of Inactivation of the Nucleus Reuniens on Spatial Working Memory
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Martinez Rey, Macarena, Minnerly, Christopher, Vertes, Robert P.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The Nucleus Reuniens (RE) of the ventral midline thalamus
has been shown to have extensive reciprocal
innervations with the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC)
and the hippocampus (HF) in the brain of the rat.
Both structures are essential for encoding, retrieval,
and delayed spatial working memory. The (RE) is believed
to play a vital role in facilitating cognitive function
and affective… more
Full Text: The Effect of Inactivation of the Nucleus Reuniens on Spatial Working Memory Macarena Martinez Rey, Christopher Minnerly and Dr. Robert P. Vertes Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Introduction …
Constructing Adulthood in Contemporary Societies
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Branaman, Ann, Ostroot, Ashley
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In America and other industrialized countries there
has been a delay in attainment of traditional markers
of adulthood (i.e. marriage, parenthood, completion
of education, and full-time employment). Young people
are becoming “adults” much later than previous
generations, and their ideas of what it means to be
an adult are shifting. Some have claimed that a new
period of life called “… more
Full Text: Constructing Adulthood in Contemporary Societies Ashley Ostroot and Dr. Ann Branaman College of Arts and Letters of Florida Atlantic University Abstract In America and other industrialized countries there has been a delay in attainment of traditional …
FAU Navigation System
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Barbosa, Edgard, Cerezo, Maria, Nguyen, Tony, Rezler, Evonne
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The navigational system at Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus does not provide efficient travel for visitors, students, and faculty. Results from a survey shows 8 out of 10 people are being misdirected around the Boca Raton campus causing delays, traffic, and frustration. The architectural design of the Boca Raton campus buildings makes navigating even more difficult because of their… more
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Identification of others through biological motion
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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Earles, Julie, Fuller, Nicholas, Kersten, Alan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: In point-light models, visual cues are reduced to points of light indicating the major points of movements of the human body. Although we are able to recognize people through movement, accuracy of identification of strangers through point-light models is low. Connecting the major points of motion to represent a skeleton might enhance the ability to recognize strangers. This study also wishes to… more
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A simple method for measuring antibiotic resistance in a community of bacteria
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Behr, Evalena, Browne, Trisha, Esiobu, Nwadiuto, Pelski, Ana, Samaroo, Sheynelle, Varughese, Vipin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Antibiotic resistant bacteria infiltrate drinking water, increase human exposure, and spread into clinical settings. Regulatory agencies need simple test for ARI to monitor environmental quality. This study is first to measure resistance in a consortium of bacteria, not pure cultures. Our rapid method – “In-the-zone” (ITZ) employs a) the size of zones of inhibition b) identity of bacteria in the… more
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Sixth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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: WELCOME Welcome to the 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which showcases undergraduate students at FAU who are engaged in research, scholarship and creative activities. Students present their findings through poster or visual and oral or …
Women’s Representation in Contemporary Hollywood Film Culture
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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Sim, Gerald, Trujillo, Michelle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: See Her is a found footage montage that identifies the issue of women’s representation in contemporary Hollywood film culture. It analyzes different ways that spectatorship develops through the division of the film into four sections of which three analyze film from the perspective of Laura Mulvey, Mary Ann Doane, and Linda Williams. These three sections also approach the representation of women… more
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Resulting Hydraulic Jump From Oscillatory Forces Acting on a Pipe
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Caracci, Christian, Garzon, Julian, Mechmet, Bryan, Su, Tsung-Chow, Wehage, Tim
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: Within the framework of ongoing research studying the effects of oscillatory forces on pipe flow, an experiment was conducted to investigate the relationship between the nature of said forces and hydraulic jump resulting from the impact of the exiting flow onto an orthogonal surface.
To this end, a reservoir supplying constant head and near-hydrostatic conditions was equipped with an exit… more
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Photo Documentary: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Hart, Sharon, Pratt, Charles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: My documentary focuses on the aspects of therapeutic
riding: which engages the rider both physically and
mentally. Physically the rider is able to build core body
strength and the movement of the horse mimics the
human gate. Mentally the riders attention has to be
engaged multi-dimensionally focusing both on the instructions
they are given and on the connection with
the horse. The shift in… more
Full Text: Photo Documentary: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida Charles Pratt & Assistant Professor Sharon Hart Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Project Statement 6I¾IGXMSRW Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida currently Equine Assisted …
Promoting Understanding Through Shared Human Connection in Photographs
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Opalinski, Andra, Schayes, Emily
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Despite the nursing code of ethics, nurses may stigmatize persons experiencing homelessness, and this can impact the quality of care given. Visual art has the potential to create dialogue and promote social change. However, there is little existing research on how art impacts those observing it. The purpose of this descriptive pilot study was to explore nurses’ perceptions surrounding… more
Full Text: Promoting Understanding Through Shared Human Connection in Photographs Emily Schayes, SN, BSN Honors in Nursing Student & Andra Opalinski, PhD, ARNP, CPNP-PC, NC-BC, Assistant Professor Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing RESEARCH AIM METHODOLOGY …
A CALL TO ACTION: REMOVING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lake, Kendyl
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Full Text: UNDERGRADUATE LAW JOURNAL SPRING 2022 A CALL TO ACTION: REMOVING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM KENDYL LAKE College of Criminal Justice and Social Work Florida Atlantic University Abstract When an individual sees someone in a …
Education and Marijuana: How Does Education Affect the View of Legislating Marijuana Usage?
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Benjamin Henry, Eric Levy, Garret Cox, Monica Escaleras
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Education and Marijuana: How does education affect the view of legislating marijuana usage? Benjamin Henry, Garrett Cox, Dr. Monica Escaleras, Professor Eric Levy College of Business: Economics Introduction Views on Regulation of Marijuana by Sample …
Finding the rainbow connection: from toleration to human dignity and acceptance in American life and law
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lange, Alex C., Tunick, Mark
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGE Finding the Rainbow Connection: From Toleration to Human Dignity and Acceptance in American Life and Law Alex Lange Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Tunick The surge in granting equal rights to gays and lesbians in the United …
First Arctic Under-ice Ocean Walking Laboratory (FAU OWL)
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Prescod, Hanifah, Su, Tsung-Chow
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This study is to design an autonomous underwater robotic laboratory for different missions within the Arctic environment. Missions involve locating natural resources such as oil deposits, determining if the area is a feasible location for deployment of sea and air systems for many operations, and to obtain water and mineral samples to study and monitor the changing Arctic environment. Thus far,… more
Full Text: First Arctic Under-ice Ocean Walking Laboratory (FAU OWL) Hanifah Prescod Tsung-Chow Su, Eng.Sc.D., Assoc. Chair, Professor, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering ng OBJECTIVE PROCEDURE CONCLUSION This study is a step toward exhibiting the …
T.O.S.S ( The Official Shredding System)
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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Horowitz, Arielle, Smith, Jo Mei, Vanande, Katryna, Zingman, Shana
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: In the past 24 years, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has decommissioned over 218,064 mail drop-off collection boxes due to lack of usage. The mail collection at these mailboxes is projected to drop even more in the coming years. This project's objective is to repurpose the decommissioned mailboxes into The Official Shredding System (TOSS). TOSS will be a publicly accessible… more
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An Examination of the Morphosyntactic Structure of Verb Phrases in Chaldean Neo-Aramaic
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Barile, Paul, Hamilton, Michael
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This research is an examination of the morphological and syntactical features found within verb phrases of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, a Semitic language which originates from Mesopotamia. From this examination, a configurational model is proposed, which depicts the grammatical arrangement of these morphosyntactic features during verb phrase formation. Additionally, accompanying this description of the… more
Full Text: An Examination of the Morphosyntactic Structure of Verb Phrases in Chaldean Neo-Aramaic Paul Barile ANALYSIS (ROOT & PATTERN) SUBJECT & OBJECT AGREEMENTS The construction of verbs & verb phrases require two essential elements: a root, which establishes …
Effects of Electrolytic Lesions of the Reuniens and Rhomboid Nuclei on cognitive behaviors using the Intradimensional Extradimensional (IED) task in Rats
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ellis, Randy, Pinedo, Patricia, Vertes, Robert P.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Reuniens and rhomboid nuclei (RE/RH) of the ventral midline thalamus compose a relay between the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and the hippocampus (HPC). Recent behavioral studies have shown that RE/RH is critical in cognitive tasks that involve both the HPC and mPFC. Lesion and inactivation studies of the RE/RH, however, do not affect hippocampal dependent spatial behaviors. Here, we examined… more
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The Determinants of Democratic Consolidation in Eastern Europe and the Former USSR
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dolun, Deniz, Shaykhutdinov, Renat
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The process of democratization still remains an ongoing process in the majority of the Eastern Bloc nations. A quarter century after the dissolution of the USSR and her satellite states, only eight of twenty-eight transitioning states have been able to fully democratize. Several of these anocratic states are today characterized by routine human rights violations, state repressions of civil… more
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Olympic legacy: a comparison of Barcelona 1992 and Athens 2004
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Nunan, Emma, O’Brien, William
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGE Olympic Legacy: A Comparison of Barcelona 1992 and Athens 2004 Emma Nunan Faculty Advisor: Dr. William O’Brien The Olympic Games has a major impact on the hosting city. I compare …
Applications of Rain Catchers For Reduced Usage of Clean Water in Household Plumbing
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Figallo, Jean Paul, King, Bertrand, Mesnick, Joshua, Su, Joe
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Adequate supply of clean water is one of the major
challenges facing humanity for decades to come. For
every flush of a toilet, 1 to 3 gallons of clean water
is used. To put this in perspective, the World Health
Organization recommends a minimum of 5 gallons of
water per person per day for washing, cooking, and
drinking. To conserve water and the associated energy
required for produce… more
Full Text: Applications of Rain Catchers For Reduced Usage of Clean Water in Household Plumbing Bertrand King, Jean Paul Figallo, Joshua Mesnick and Dr. Joe Su College of Engineering and Computer Science Palm Beach County Background Results •The average American …
Quality vs Quantity
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Auguste, Derream, Escaleras, Monica, Ziegler, Kyle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As the demand for food increases, food makers must increase production; however, there comes a point when one must consider what is sacrificed for such an increase in mass production of food. Food is now evolving, preferences are varying from natural tastes to unnatural alterations due to chemical additives. We felt more research is needed to understand what motivates consumers to purchase… more
Full Text: Quality vs Quantity Presenters: Kyle Ziegler and Derream Auguste Food is a fundamental physiological need for all humans. As the demand for food increases, food makers must increase production; however, there comes a point when one must consider what is …
Challenging Source Effects Theory: The Case of High-Technology Computers
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Simon, Judie, Smith, Allen E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Consumer insights and persuasion theories enable
advertisers to make better message strategy decisions.
In recommending message strategy for high
technology products, existing source effects theory
appears challenged by insights into the freshman
college student market. Traditional theory posits
credible spokespersons (e.g., trained experts) be
used in advertising complex products, such as… more
Full Text: Challenging Source Effects Theory: The Case of High-Technology Computers Judie Simon, Mentor: Dr. Allen Smith, College of Business Advertisement Background and Literature Review Persuasive advertising is most effective when it relates to the needs, …
Spreading Dynamics of Water Film on a Vibrating Glass
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Chau, Jimmy, Kendrick, Brandon, Su, Tsung-Chow, Wilson, Robert
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: We examine experimentally, the spreading dynamics of a wetting water film on plate glass when subjected to vibrations. Both mechanical and acoustic sources of vibrations are considered. The water is wetted on a simply supported rectangular piece of plate glass. Several glass inclinations are tested, with different exciting frequencies. Furthermore, we add different chemicals on the glass surface… more
Full Text: Spreading Dynamics of Water Film on a Vibrating Glass Dr. Tsung-Chow Su, Brandon Kendrick, Robert Wilson, and Jimmy Chau Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. HYPOTHESIS SUPPORTING DATA CONCLUSION The first hypothesis is that the movement of water can …
Genetic Engineering of Tomato Plants Expressing β-Glucuronidasethrough Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Justs, Adriana, Kaplan, Noah, Zhang, Xing-Hai
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Advancements in biotechnology have allowed us to
study genetics and plant physiology by engineering
transgenic plants. For our research we transformed
Micro-Tom, a tomato variety developed for use in
genetic research, using Agrobacterium mediated
transformation. Within a time span of fourteen weeks,
we inserted two distinct plasmid constructs (pCAMBIA2301
and E1492). Plants have the unique… more
Full Text: Genetic Engineering of Tomato Plants Expressing βGlucuronidase through Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation Adriana Justs, Noah Kaplan and Xing-Hai Zhang Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University Table 1. Summary of the regenerated …
A Misuse Pattern for Flame
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Fernandez, Eduardo B., Lewis, Paul, Singh, Sanjay
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Flame is a computer worm that is being used for targeted cyber espionage in Middle Eastern countries. It is considered one of the most complex malware ever found. Flame can record audio, screenshots, keyboard activity and network traffic. It also has a kill switch to erase itself. Its program modules are encrypted. We are writing a misuse pattern to describe its architecture. A pattern is a… more
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To Cleave or Not to Cleave? Defining the Functional Role of Amyloid Precursor Protein in the Development of the Drosophila Giant Fiber Circuit
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Richelle Poulos, Sirisha Kudumala, Tanja Godenschwege, Tyrone Penserga
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
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Adapting the pin-intercept method to estimate emergent biomass in sawgrass-dominated communities of the Florida Everglades
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Benscoter, Brian, Lauck, Marina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Electrochemical Process of Biorock for Carbon Dioxide Capture
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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Freudenberg, Andrew, Harris, Alyssa, Lopez, Michael, Muslera, Pedro, Su, Tsung-Chow
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The purpose of this study is to utilize information and data gathered from previous studies pertaining to the BioRock® method, patented by Dr. W. Hibertz and T.J. Goreau in 1974. Biorock® stimulates the growth of coral reefs utilizing natural reef processes and electrochemistry to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Our aim is to make the process more efficient to achieve large scale atmospheric… more
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Development and Optimization of AlphaScreen Assay for Discovery of Galectin-1/-3 Inhibitors
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cudic, Mare, Fitzgerald, Forrest, Rivero, Yaima
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Galectin-1 is a beta-galactoside-binding protein implicated in regulating apoptosis, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. The objective of our research was to develop and optimize an assay format for the discovery of new inhibitors of galectin-1 using AlphaScreen technology in a competitive binding configuration. Our efforts were hampered by the weak binding affinities of galectin-1 for… more
Full Text: Development and Optimization of AlphaScreen Assay for Discovery of Galectin-1/-3 Inhibitors. Yaima Rivero, Forrest FitzGerald, and Mare Cudic, Ph. D. HYPOTHESIS An assay format for the discovery of new inhibitors of galectin-1/-3 (Gal-1/-3) using the …
Studies Towards Synthesis of Paraconic Acids
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dragojlovic, Veljko, Soto, Karenia
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
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
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Diagnosis of Citrus Greening Disease by qPCR Analysis
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Rocha, Fernando, Zhang, Xing-Hai
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing disease, is a phloem restrictive disease that affects orange as well as other citrus trees. The disease is caused by the gram negative bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The bacteria is transmitted by the Asian psyllid, Diaphorina citri. The bacteria causes the tree to produce small and bitter oranges, the roots shrink and the leaves molt.… more
Full Text: Diagnosis of Citrus Greening Disease by qPCR Analysis Fernando Rocha and Xing-Hai Zhang Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University Data Introduction Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing disease, is caused by the gram-negative …
Mapping Habitats of Lionfish in Fort Lauderdale
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Hermit, Kathryn, Selch, Donna, Zhang, Caiyun
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The canal system of South Florida has become a new distributive focus for the invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans). Lionfish are considered a pest here, having up to 18 venomous spines that can inflict pain if stepped on or handled. These fish also eat a variety of juvenile species affecting the commercial and recreational fishing industry. The canal system in south Florida is also a center for… more
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Community-based research to address dementia & Parkinson’s disease in older adults
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Alam, Khosnur, Martini, Jessica, Perez, Yolanda, Sonin, Jaclyn
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: There are increasing numbers of older adults living
in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).
Many of these residents are living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. CCRCs are challenged to provide
therapies that enhance ability to carry out activities
of daily living for these residents. The purpose
of this project is to identify effective therapies. The
Stinger Action research… more
Full Text: Community-based research to address dementia & Parkinson’s disease in older adults Khosnur Alam, Jessica Martini, Yolanda Perez, Jaclyn Sonin, Dr. Joy Longo, Dr. Patricia Liehr Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University Introduction …
Rational and Emotional Advertising is most persuasive to Tile GPS locating device’s Target Market
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cenizal, Roman, Hill, Linda, Potenza, Alex
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This study analyzes which advertising techniques
would best entice consumers to purchase a “Tile”.
Tile, a portable GPS device, connects to a smartphone
app to make the process of finding lost or
valuable items quick and easy. We researched which
advertising techniques would best attract customers
and enable them to see Tile as a need not a want.
Secondary, research shows that Americans… more
Full Text: Rational and Emotional Advertising is most persuasive to Tile GPS locating device’s Target Market Alex Potenza, Linda Hill, Roman Cenizal College of Business Florida Atlantic University Which advertising approaches will best persuade Tile’s target market …
Sea Base Aerial Support System (SeaBASS)
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Agostinelli, Nicolas, Alvarez, Jose, Ames, Joanna, Bradley, Cayle, Bryan, Benjamin Skyler, Kase, Richard, McKelvey, Joanmarie, Nevarez, Francisco, Watson, Brandon
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
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
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Urban Sprawl: The Invisible Destroyer of the Environment
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gastineau, Megan, Holman, Mirya R.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The purpose of this research is to inform Americans of what sprawl is and the negative effects it has on the environment. Sprawl is the unnecessary expansion of urban areas onto valuable unused land. In 2013, only 26% of Americans saw sprawl as a problem at all. Yet sprawl is the culprit behind better known issues, such as air pollution and water contamination. The increased use of vehicles and… more
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Municipal solid waste (landfills)
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Arcaya, Victor, Popova, Daniela
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 CHARLES E. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Municipal Solid Waste (Landfills) Victor Arcaya Faculty Advisor: Dr. Daniela Popova According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “In 2010 Americans generated about 250 …
Fifth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
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: WELCOME Welcome to the 5th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which showcases undergraduate students at FAU who are engaged in research, scholarship and creative activities. Students present their findings through poster or visual and oral or …
Hydrofracking-on-a-chip: Particle Laden Transport Under High Pressure
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Albrecht, George, Kim, Myeongsub, Linares, Natalia
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) has enabled recovery of natural gas and oil embedded in low permeability reservoirs. Despite its advancement in significant recovery of hydrocarbons not previously accessible from low permeability reservoirs, understanding the particle interactions and injected fluid retraction is lacking. The goal of this project is to investigate fluid dynamics of the… more
Full Text: Hydrofracking-on-a-chip: Particle Laden Transport Under High Pressure Natalia Linares, George Albrecht, and Dr. Mike Kim, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering eering INTRODUCTION Extraction of natural gas and crude oil demand is the highest it …
Coastal Renewable Energy (CORE) Structure
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Driscoll, Matt, Echevarria, Victor, Grimes, John, Ibanez, Roberto, Keating, Kenny, Meier, Kevin, Nolte, Jerica, O'Brien, John, Valentine, Will
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
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
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Laboratory Industry Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cox, Kevin, Estriplet, Ed, Koku, Paul Sergius, Smith, Allen E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Laboratory testing has been significantly changed
by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) which has influenced reimbursements, patient
choice, and direct access testing policies. However,
the impact of the ACA on individual laboratory facilities
is unclear. The focus of this research initiative is to identify how this regulatory change has influenced
laboratory facilities. We… more
Full Text: Laboratory Industry Affordable Care Act (ACA) Ed Estriplet Jr, Prof. Kevin Cox, Dr. Paul Koku, and Dr. Allen Smith College of Business Florida Atlantic University What are the effects of the Affordable Preliminary Findings Care Act (ACA) on the laboratory …
Human powered reverse osmosis for providing portable water for developing countries
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Drake, Dustin, Su, Tsung-Chow
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Human Powered Reverse Osmosis: Producing Potable Water for Developing Nations Dustin Drake and Dr. Tsung-Chow Su FAU Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering Can reverse osmosis be driven by human power? Could it be a feasible daily source of water …
Who Am I?
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Angus, Jeanelle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Full Text: 1 Angus Who Am I?: My Reactions to This Bridge Called My Back By Jeanelle Angus Honors Intro. To Women’s Studies November 22, 2015 2 Angus I’m standing here, looking at myself in the mirror, Oh! I look different and I feel different, Who am I? I smile …
For the Love of the Team
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Coviello, Kassi, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Sapp, Brian
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Professional sports is a large industry that reaches
millions of Americans today. Those Americans are
called fans- the ones that support the teams, fill the
seats, and cheer them on from home. Occasionally
these professional sports teams decide to relocate
to another city, state, etc. Relocation has become
increasingly prevalent in the past few seasons. This
puts the dedicated fans in a… more
Full Text: For the Love of the Team Kassi Coviello, Brian Sapp, Dr. Monica Escaleras, and Eric Levy College of Business: Economics INTRODUCTION • Professional sports is a large industry that reaches millions of Americans today. Those Americans are called fans, the …
The effect of medical labels on perceptions of illnesses and sufferers
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lanning, Kevin, Lasaga, Jessica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGE The Effect of Medical Labels on Perceptions of Illnesses and Sufferers Jessica Lasaga Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kevin Lanning This study examines the hypothesis that the label used to …
Involvement of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)-containing neurons in MDMA toxicity
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: DeSuza, Kayla, Drill, Bryan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The purpose of this study was to establish a procedure for identifying thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)-containing neurons in the hypothalamus of a rat brain. Data gained from this can be used to further study MDMA toxicity. First we used a cryostat to slice the brains and obtain the hypothalamic neurons. Utilizing immunocytochemical techniques, TRH containing cells were identified with anti-… more
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Feasibility of an Undergraduate Leadership Studies Program at Florida Atlantic University
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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Burke, Katie Gale, Floyd, Deborah L., Tepper, Ella, Wemyss, Max, Woody, Kayla
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The objective of this research is to explore the feasibility for an undergraduate Leadership minor to be established at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Insight will be sought through focus groups and phone interviews to explore what degree of interest there is for a Leadership Studies Program here at FAU and to learn what practices work best at other institutions that have established… more
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Removing Methanol Additives from Fracking Fluids
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Meeroff, Daniel E., Meyer, Lisandre
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Methanol additives used in fracking fluids are harmful
to both the environment and to public health. This
is because methanol is a hazardous air pollutant and
can contaminate the groundwater. The EPA estimates
32.5 tons of methanol is released into the environment
each year. The aim of this study is to test the
removal efficiency of methanol additives from fracking
fluids using advanced… more
Full Text: Removing Methanol Additives from Fracking Fluids Lisandré Meyer and Dr. Daniel Meeroff College of Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University Results Introduction • Methanol additives used in fracking fluids can contaminate nearby …
Enhanced CpG Activated Macrophage Killing of 3-Bromopyruvate Pre-treated 4T1 Breast Cancer Cells
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Hartmann, James X., Liddle, Genevieve M., Rumicha, Dawit
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: A common feature of breast cancer cells is the
evasion of singular treatments by using the Warburg
Effect, a process of metabolic ATP production
through rapid anaerobic glycolysis. Cancer research
has transitioned to an investigation of combination
therapies to combat cancer. In our study, we seek
to metabolically inhibit cancer cells before application
of immunogenic killing. The Warburg… more
Full Text: Enhanced CpG Ac-vated Macrophage Killing of 3-‐Bromopyruvate Pre-‐treated 4T1 Breast Cancer Cells 1,2 2 2 Dawit Rumicha , Genevieve Liddle , James X Hartmann 1 2 Honors Thesis Program , Department of Biological Sciences , …
Mario Vargas Llosa and The Feast of the Goat: Heteroglossic Trauma
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Carreño Cabrejos, Pablo Francisco José
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo (1891-1961), the ruthless Dominican Republic ruler dominated his island’s politics for over thirty years. In his acclaimed 2000 novel, The Feast of the Goat, Nobel laureate, Mario Vargas Llosa, a Peruvian who has written about Latin American dictators, creates Urania Cabral, a 49-year-old émigrée who at 14 left her nation after becoming Trujillo’s sexual victim. The novel… more
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Self-Care for Nurse Leaders in Acute Care Environment Reduces Perceived Stress: A Pilot Study
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dyess, Susan MacLeod, Marquit, Doren-Elyse, Newman, David, Prestia, Angela
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Nurse leaders need to possess stress management
skills to support their effective and successful management
of their patient service units. Meditation is
frequently cited within the literature as an option for
a number of workforces to cultivate being present,
and recognizing and reducing stress. Therefore, the
purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a
personal systematic… more
Full Text: es Self-Care for Nurse Leaders in Acute Care Environment Reduces Perceived Stress: A Pilot Study Doren-Elyse Marquit Undergraduate Researcher Background Susan MacLeod Dyess, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, NE-BC, Faculty Mentor Purpose Angela Prestia PhD, RN, NEA-BC- …
The Road to Redemption of a Conquistador: Alvaro Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Claudia Schmucker
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: The Road to Redemption of a Conquistador: Álvaro Núñez Cabeza de Vaca Claudia Schmucker Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature: Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters ABSTRACT CONCLUSION Álvaro Núñez Cabeza de Vaca (Jerez …
Scientific data visualization interface
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Huang, Shihong, Hughes, Rowan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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