FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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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 …
For the Love of the Team
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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 …
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 , …
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 …
No more DACA? An Uncertain Future Under the Trump Administration
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Alvarez, Alyssa, Carreno-Lukasik, Gina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) provides temporary relief from deportation and legal work authorization for eligible unauthorized youth in the U.S. In September of 2012, the Obama administration began to allow individuals that entered the country as minors be granted the opportunity of deferred action from deportations and work permits. In 2014, the motion for covering… more
Full Text: No More DACA? An Uncertain Future under the Trump Administration Alyssa Alvarez FAU College of Arts and Letters RESEARCH QUESTION How does the potential eradication of DACA during the Trump administration affect unauthorized immigrants living in the …
Airbnb Satisfaction Analysis
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Behara, Ravi, Glaser, Jordan, Grant, Vladislav
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This is an explanatory research study. The purpose of the research is to evaluate performance of the traveling industry through statistical analysis. In the developing world of global economies, people travel on a regular basis. Travelers tend to complain about the Hotel Industry and how it is manipulating prices for their clientele. AirB&B is disrupting the hotel industry by allowing… more
Full Text: Airbnb Satisfaction Analysis Vladislav Grant, Jordan Glaser Project in MAN3506: Operations Management, Dr. Ravi Behara, ITOM Department, College of Business, Spring 2018 HYPOTHESIS We hypothesize that the price-tobedroom ratio is the reason for Airbnb’s …
Identification of Bottlenose Dolphin Prey Within the IRL, Utilizing Images Collected During Observed Dolphin Feeding Behaviors
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Albrecht, Dan, Grell, Kaitlin, Katz, Dana, Nelson, Brandy, Waldron, Jordan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Identification of dolphin prey is fundamental to understanding the ecological function of dolphins within the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), and useful in determining shared resources and associated health risks among dolphins and humans. This study utilized 62 images of dolphin prey documented during observed feeding behaviors from 2003 to 2015 to determine prey of significance. Dolphin prey were… more
Full Text: Identification of Bottlenose Dolphin Prey Within the IRL, Utilizing Imagess Collected During Observed Dolphin Feeding Behaviors Kaitlin Grell1, Dan Albrecht1, Jordan Waldron1, Dana Katz1, Brandy Nelson2, Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb2, and Marilyn Mazzoil2 …
Views on Climate Change
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Castillo, Henry, Diaz, Olivia, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Climate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns which is caused by natural occurrences and human activities facilitated by the increased use of fossil fuels. Climate change is a prominent issue today, with people having conflicting viewpoints about it. Government intervention on the subject of climate change is widely debated. To understand the differing perspectives on… more
Full Text: Views on Climate Change Henry Castillo & Olivia Diaz Mentors: Dr. Monica Escaleras & Dr. Eric Levy College of Business, Economics INTRODUCTION • Climate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns, which could have various affects on …
Effects of Sulindac and Taurine on Glutamate Induced Exocitoxicity and Hypoxia Induced Cell Death
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: D'Errico, Anthony, Pan, Chunliu, Prentice, Howard
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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Technology and Design of a Fuel Cell - Photo-Voltaic Powered Vehicle with an Energy Storage System
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Augustin, Windy, Bennett, Thomas, Carvalho Dias, Thiago, Flit, Mike, Zilouchian, Ali
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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Vignettes and Their Role in Bullying Research
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: DeDenno, Michael, Demezier, Christopher, Longo, Joy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Transportation is the concept that readers become engaged when they read a story. The level of transportedness may impact the emotional response of the reader. Research shows that stories can be used to transport readers but there is a failure to identify vignettes as a viable medium. The ability of vignettes, a brief narrative without a conclusion, to transport readers is unknown. The purpose of… more
Full Text: Vignettes and Their Role in Bullying Research Christopher Demezier, Joy Longo, PhD, RNC-NIC, and Michael DeDonno, PhD Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Purpose Methodology Results & Conclusions • Primary objective: To understand the degree to which …
With a Finned-Hat to Lower Head’s Surface Temperature: Let the Cool Head Prevail
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Krupinski, Danielle, Su, Tsung-Chow
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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Regulation of Dynactin-Mediated Microtubule Anchoring by the p24 Subunit
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: McCullough, Lindsay, Quintyne, Nicholas
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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