FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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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
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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
Type: Text
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 …