FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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Levels of Tension in Relation to Video Use in Therapy Lessons
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Garcia, Lizbeth, Peluso, Paul R., Pena, Gabriel, Perez, Raiza
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: Through video recording, clinicians have the ability to further analyze their clients, being provided with micro and macro expressions, vocal cues and body language. The objective of the research is to test whether the size and positioning of a video camera affects the client’s levels of tension while under surveillance and simultaneously receiving therapy. By utilizing contrasting recording… more
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Behavioral Enrichment of Captive Black Bears (Ursus americanus)
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Allard, Stephanie, Earles, Julie, Gonzalez, Jasmine, Wetterer, James K.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Behavioral Enrichment of Captive Black Bears (Ursus americanus) Jasmine Gonzalez, Dr. Stephanie Allard, Dr. Julie Earles, and Dr. James Wetterer Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University Method Results Discussion • Behavior frequencies differ …
Effects of Distraction on Memory for Events
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Alan Kersten, Anna Riso, James Adaryukov, Julie Earles, Nicole McRostie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Effects of Distraction on Memory for Events James Adaryukov, Nicole McRostie, Anna Riso, Dr. Julie Earles, and Dr. Alan Kersten Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University Introduction Method Participants • According to research by Kersten et al. …
New in-situ hybridization method measuring serotonin 2A (5-HT2A) receptor mRNA levels in rats exposed to MDMA
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Callanan, John J., Shokry, Ibrahim M., Sousa, John, Tao, Rui
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: This study aimed to identify changes in the expression of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) receptor 5-HT2a mRNA in paraformaldehyde prefixed rat brain tissue after exposure to 3, 4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Rather than use traditional, time-consuming methods that were highly prone to error, such as the use of radioactive riboprobes, we used recent advancements in the development… more
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A Method for Estimating Egg Numbers in Egg Clutches of The Exotic Apple Snail Pomacea maculata Without Affecting Clutch Viability
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cantaloube, Michael, Markwith, Scott, Monette, Dean, Sharfstein, Bruce
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The exotic apple snail Pomacea maculata appears to be gradually extending its range and increasing its density through much of south Florida. As a consequence, there is increasing interest in understanding its life history. One difficulty encountered in studying P. maculata is that it lays large, multilayered clutches of very small eggs that are impossible to count without disaggregating the egg… more
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THP-1 Monocyte Differentiation and Activation
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Blaise, Danice, Hartmann, James X.
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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On the Expected Increase of Mobile Transactions Authenticated Through Biometrics
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Barcenas, Loren, Karabina, Koray
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Biometrics, the identification of specific individuals
by unique physical characteristics ¬– like fingerprints,
irises, or facial features – promises greater
convenience and security than traditional methods
since physical features cannot be lost or forgotten.
Our study explores practical implementations of biometrics,
especially its projected growth in the field of
mobile transactions.… more
Full Text: On the Expected Increase of Mobile Transactions Authenticated Through Biometrics Loren Barcenas and Dr. Koray Karabina Charles E. Schmidt College of Science of Florida Atlantic University Would the general public be receptive to the widespread …
Memory for License Plates
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Beazley, Joanna, Earles, Julie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this study is to determine which
United States license plate(s) are best designed for
recall. Based on what we know of human memory
in terms of numbers, letters, and their combinations,
this study aims to identify the “ideal” license plate
for citizens to remember. This study’s results will be
applicable in criminal cases, as well as in identifying
vehicles involved in AMBER… more
Full Text: Memory for License Plates Joanna Beazley and Dr. Julie Earles Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University HYPOTHESIS What parts of a license plate do people remember? Younger adults are expected to remember the license plates better than the …
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan for the FAU Satellite Campuses
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Harper, Daniel, Kaisar, Evangelos I., Looby, Megan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan for the FAU Satellite Campuses Daniel Harper, Megan Looby and Dr. Evangelos Kaisar Civil, Environmental, and Geomatics Engineering Florida Atlantic University Abstract Method This research project involves the development of …
Non-metal catalyzed cyclization of α-alkynyl hydrazines to form azaproline derivatives: a mechanism study
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lepore, Salvatore D., Maity, Pradip, Nagy, Edith
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Non-Metal Catalyzed Cyclization of α-Alkynyl Hydrazines to Form Azaproline Derivatives: a Mechanism Study Edith Nagy, Pradip Maity and Dr. Salvatore D. Lepore Charles E. Schmidt College of Science of Florida Atlantic University Background • Synthetic …
Age-related differences in unconscious plagiarism
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Baugh, Arely B., Earles, Julie, Strasberg, Michelle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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A Misuse Pattern for Retrieving Data from a Database Using SQL Injection
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Alder, Ernst, Bagley, Richard, Fernandez, Eduardo B.
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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Confirming ecological factors affecting mangrove prop roots as habitat for oysters through structural equation modeling
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Aquino-Thomas, Jessene, Proffitt, C. Edward
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Confirming Ecological Factors Affecting Mangrove Prop Roots as Habitat for Oysters Through Structural Equation Modeling Jessene Aquino-Thomas1,2,3, C. Edward Proffitt2,3 1NSF-Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Program 2Department of Biological Sciences, …
Measuring a social network: asymmetries in dyads and distances between individuals
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lanning, Kevin, MacDonald, Kimberly
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGE Measuring a Social Network: Asymmetries in Dyads and Distances between Individuals Kimberly MacDonald Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kevin Lanning Examinations of social networks often have …
Applications of Calculus In the Real World
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gray, Danielle, Nikolova-Popova, Daniela
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Calculus is a division of mathematics that involves
finding derivatives, integrals, and properties of functions.
One subdivision of calculus is differential calculus
which deals with continuous change and its applications.
Another subdivision is differential calculus
which deals with the rates at which quantities change.
Although calculus was not discovered until the 1670’s,
by Sir Isaac… more
Full Text: Applications of Calculus In the Real World Danielle Gray Mentor: Dr. Daniela Nikolova-Popova College of Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University Results Continued How is Calculus used in baseball? How is momentum related to calculus …