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Mapping Historical Structures Using UAV Technology
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Hongbo Su, Jason Blankenship, Paulo Fernandes
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Mapping Historical Structures using UAV Technology Jason Blankenship – Paulo Fernandes – Hongbo Su Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton, Florida Abstract This study is intended to find an accurate and cost effective solution to document large …
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
Type: Text
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 …
Are Americans Financially Literate?
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Armatrading, Jennifer, Escaleras, Monica, Fetzer, William, Levy, Eric
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Financial literacy is the backbone of the American financial
system. As cash begins to be used less, credit
is playing a larger role in our day to day activities
such as purchasing a home, car, or online shopping.
This change can create trouble for those who do not
have knowledge about their credit and finances. To
understand the financial education of Americans, we
developed an online… more
Full Text: Are Americans Financially Literate? William Fetzer, Jennifer Armatrading, Dr. Monica Escaleras & Eric Levy College of Business: Economics Who do you ask when you seek financial advice? Introduction • Financial literacy is important in today's society. As …
Recent Developments in Vapor Phase Phase-Vanishing PTFE Reactions
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Abney, Ancil J., Dragojlovic, Veljko, Pels, Kevin, Smith, Olivia Lin
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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Branding and Advertising Strategy for FitBit Flex-2: Implications From Survey Research and Persuasion Theory
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ayala, Andrea G., Lacerda, Rubens P., Robinette, Devin N., Smith, Allen E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: A robust audience profile informs advertising campaign
planning. The systematic research-in-progress
will reveal a rigorous audience profile for
FitBit-Flex 2, a wearable fitness tracking technology,
through secondary research using credible business
databases, the survey research method (e.g., consent form, questionnaire pre-test, convenience sampling,
personal distribution and pick-up),… more
Full Text: LITERATE REVIEW INTRODUCTION Persuasion attempts to influence an audience’s beliefs, emotions, and actions (Moriaty, Mitchell, and Wells, 2015). Advertising effectiveness is determined by the extent to which a campaign achieves its goals. To be effective, …
Advertising Research and Strategy: The Role of Creative Thinking Techniques Using Lifestyle Relevance
Type: Text
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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Linnaeus’ and Buffon’s Ornithological Methodological During the Age of Enlightenment
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Norman, Sandra, Satishchandran, Siddharth
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: During the 1700’s, several biologists and naturalists
attempted to create a myriad of designs in order
imbibe structure in this world of chaotic organisms.
Among the many candidates for a taxonomic system
were the Swedish biologist Carol Linnaeus (1707-1778)
and George Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788). Insight
into their scientific methodologies allows us a
rare window into mid-… more
Full Text: Linnaeus’ and Buffon’s Ornithological Methodological During the Age of Enlightenment Siddharth Satishchandran and Dr. Sandra Norman Department of History, Florida Atlantic University Introduction During the 1700’s, several biologists and naturalists …
Increasing Language Development Through Rhythm
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dassa, Lori, Miller, Morgan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: My objective is to determine if rhythm and rap can
help increase language development in an urban
elementary classroom. To determine this outcome
I created a pre/post assessment cycle design using
vocabulary relevant to the water cycle. Participants
included 18 first graders at Park Lakes Elementary.
These students took a pretest, were involved in 5
rhythm and rap based lessons, and a… more
Full Text: Increasing Language Development Through Rhythm Morgan Miller and Dr. Lori Dassa College of Education of Florida Atlantic University Results Method Can using the techniques of rhythm, chants, and raps help increase language development in the elementary …
Quantifying Wading Bird Activity in Drying Wetlands Using Time Lapse Imagery
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Campbell, Hannah, Dorn, Nathan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this research was to quantify wading
bird hourly and daily foraging activity in a drying
wetland. We sought to determine the hours of peak
activity and identify water depths that facilitate high
foraging activity. Our results indicated that 56% of
daily activity occurred between 0600 – 0800 h and
>95% of the daily activity was found in images taken
between 0600 and 1400 h… more
Full Text: Quantifying Wading Bird Foraging Activity Using Time Lapse Imagery Hannah Campbell1 and Dr. Nathan Dorn2 1Undergraduate Student, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Florida Atlantic University 2Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic …
Software Engineering: Social Impact and Perception
Type: Text
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 …
Regulatory Pattern of PUN Promoter for Gene Expression
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Kirke, Justin, Velez, Stephanie, Zhang, Xing-Hai
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this research was to analyze the regulatory
pattern of the PUN promoter in the expression
of a marker gene, β-glucoronidase (GUS), within regenerated
tobacco plants. The genes for neomycin
phosphotransferase (NPT II) and GUS were included
in the coding region of the Ti plasmid construct. The
NPTII gene drove antibiotic resistance and was used
to select and identify… more
Full Text: Regulatory Pattern of PUN Promoter for Gene Expression Stephanie Velez, Justin Kirke, and Dr. Xing-Hai Zhang Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University A A Introduction Soil bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens is widely used for its …
The Impact of Family Planning on Global Oil
Type: Text
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 …
Chemical-Assisted Recovery of Heavy Oil
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Kim, Mike, Linares, Natalia, Seo, Seokju
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: More than 1 trillion barrels of oil deposited worldwide
is heavy oil and natural bitumen. Due to their
high viscosity and high density, extraction efficiency
of heavy oil and bitumen from natural reservoirs
is known to be less than 5% with the conventional
primary recovery methods. To increase their recovery
efficiency, a technique, known as enhanced oil
recovery, has been developed using… more
Full Text: Chemical-Assisted Recovery of Heavy Oil Natalia Linares, Seokju Seo and Dr. Mike Kim, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering Introduction Current extraction efficiency of heavy oil and bitumen from natural reservoirs is known to be less than 5% …
Determining Potential Enzymes Involved in the Cleavage of L1-type CAM in Vivo
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Brittany Henry, Jana Boerner, Julie Freund, Priyanka Kakad, Tanja Godenschwege
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Determining potential enzymes involved in the cleavage of L1-type CAM in vivo 1,2 2 2 2 2 Brittany Henry , Julie Freund , Jana Boerner , Priyanka Kakad , and Tanja Godenschwege 1 2 Honors Thesis Program , Department of Biological Sciences , Florida …
The infinite gravity of a black hole
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Nikolova-Popova, Daniela, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, Younan, Mark
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The black hole is one of the most interesting phenomena’s
that exist in our world, it’s said that the gravity
of a black hole is super strong that in can literally pull
anything including light, but the speed of the light
is said to be infinite because nothing in the known
physical form can actually stay in the form on reaching
the speed of light. That means that for the light
to be pulled… more
Full Text: The infinite gravity of a black hole Mark Younan and Dr. Nikolova Math department of Florida Atlantic University Why do black holes have such a huge gravity force ? Introduction • We have read a lot about black holes, but what is a black hole ? • How is …
Adaptive Control of In-Stream Ocean Current Turbines for Load Reduction
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lee, Louis M., VanZwieten, James H.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The ocean currents off Florida are a renewable and
energy dense resource capable of providing Florida
with about 25% of its electricity needs. This current
is strongest at the sea surface and decreases
in strength with depth such that the individual rotor
blades on ocean current turbines (OCT) deployed to
harness this resource will operate in stronger currents
when positioned vertically… more
Full Text: Adaptive Control of In-Stream Ocean Current Turbines for Load Reduction Louis M. Lee and Dr. James H. VanZwieten Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center Introduction • Ocean current energy is one of the many renewable energy resources available …
An Analysis of Gopherus polyphemus Reproduction at the Florida Atlantic University Preserve
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Frazier, Evelyn, Huffman, Jessica, Nguyen, Thuymi
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Gopherus polyphemus (gopher tortoise) is a threatened
keystone species whose burrows benefit over
350 species. Surveys conducted throughout 2010-
2015 at Florida Atlantic University Preserve (FAUP)
have found an age gap of ten years and a lack of
nests. To update the demographic survey and to
examine the population’s reproduction and health,
we conducted burrow and nest surveys from May… more
Full Text: An Analysis of Gopherus polyphemus Reproduction at the Florida Atlantic University Preserve 1,2 2 1,2 Thuymi Nguyen , Jessica Huffman , and Evelyn Frazier Honors Thesis Undergraduate Program, Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College …
Loss of Neurofibromin During Development Increases Grooming in Drosophila
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Chevara Joseph, Lanikea B. King, Seth Tomchik
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Loss of Neurofibromin During Development Increases Grooming in Drosophila 1,2 2 2 Chevara Joseph , Lanikea B. King , Seth Tomchik 1. Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida AtlanPc University; 2. The Scripps Research InsPtute- Jupiter, Florida Department …
Preparation and Coping of Medical Practitioners When Dealing With Terminal Patients
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Gomez, Sarah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This paper will use various sociological publications
based on research to investigate and analyze the relationship
between medical practitioners and patients
deemed terminal. Some topics the paper will include
how prepared practitioners feel they are in terms of
interacting with terminal patients, as well as the personal
methods of coping with grief that practitioners
implement into their… more
Full Text: Preparation and Coping of Medical Practitioners When Dealing With Terminal Patients Sarah Gomez and Dr. Gina Carreno-Lukasik Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University Literature Review How prepared do medical practitioners feel when delivering …
Undergraduate Law Journal Strategic Analysis & Alignment Plan
Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lopez Pelaez, Kevin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The Undergraduate Law Journal of Florida Atlantic University (“ULJ” and/or “Journal”) was founded in 2011 within the College of Business. Through years of persistent expansion, the Journal now serves as a hallmark platform, university-wide, for undergraduate students interested in legal academia. Starting in 2014, the Journal specifically targeted and fostered its identity as an academic journal… more
Full Text: Undergraduate Law Journal EST A B LIS H E D M M XI A Registered Student Organization & Academic Publication at FAU® STRATEGIC ANALYSIS & ALIGNMENT PLAN ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22 Author: KEVIN LOPEZ PELAEZ Undergraduate Law Journal Florida Atlantic University …
Autonomous Seawater Sampler Using Flexible Soft Material
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cuong Tran, Minh Nguyen, Nafsia Shikdar
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Autonomous Seawater Sampler Using Flexible Soft Material Cuong Tran, Minh Nguyen, Nafisa Shikdar; Faculty: M. Kim, PhD INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY ONGOING RESEARCH Increased carbon dioxide (CO2) emission to the atmosphere by industrial processes has resulted …
Society's Influence on Rape Culture
Type: Text
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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Angiographic Changes of Blood Vessels in the Photoreceptor Degenerative Mouse Retina
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Nguyen, Matthew, Shen, Wen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Tortuous, or twisted, arteries and veins are commonly
observed in humans and animals diagnosed with
diseases caused by the degeneration of photoreceptor
cells. However, the mechanisms of their formation
and development are poorly understood. We used
immunocytochemical, confocal imaging and computer
remodeling techniques to map the angiographic
changes in the photoreceptor degenerative… more
Full Text: Angiographic Changes of Blood Vessels Ve in the Photoreceptor Degenerative Mouse Retina Matthew Nguyen1 and Dr. Wen Shen2 1FAU High School, Charles E Schmidt College of Science 2Department of Biomedical Science, Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine …
The Role of Mitophagy in the Longevity of Caenorhabditis elegans
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Jia, Kailiang, Ochoa, Laura
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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Distribution and Habitat Use of the Gopher Tortoise in a Declining Southeast Florida Conservation Area
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Frazier, Evelyn, Hindle, Tobin, Scholl, Joshua
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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Consumer Motivation: The Craft Beer Boom
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Boone, Taylor, Harris, Devon, Mendiola, Sofia, Sly, Henry
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the world of business, advertising is essential to
success. With all of the technological clutter that consumers
face every day, creating impact can only be
achieved through deep understanding of what the
target audience’s motivation for purchasing is. Our
research team has been watching a monumental rise
in demand for craft beer, and to reach that market
successfully, we have set out… more
Full Text: Consumer Motivation: The Craft Beer Boom Why this generation? What is the emotional motivation? Why are young people choosing craft beer? Devon Harris, Taylor Boone, Henry Sly, Sofia Mendiola and Dr. Allen Smith College of Business: Florida Atlantic …
Fundamental Physics of All-Aqueous Micro-Droplet Generation Mechanisms
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Kim, Mike, Mastiani, Mohammad, Melgar Jimenez, Sofia, Petrozzi, Nick
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Aqueous microdroplets have shown great potential
in various applications such as material synthesis,
chemical reactions, and drug discovery. The
objective of this research is to generate aqueous
microdroplets in water using microfluidic techniques.
Compared to conventional aqueous droplets in an oil
phase, droplets generated from the proposed system
will be more biocompatible and simply… more
Full Text: Fundamental Physics of All-Aqueous Micro-Droplet Generation Mechanisms Sofia Melgar Jimenez, Nick Petrozzi, Mohammad Mastiani, Dr. Myeongsub (Mike) Kim, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering ABSTRACT RESULTS AND DISCUSSION In this research, we …
Monitoring and Modeling to Estimate Impact of Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions and Dispersion Near Gas Wellheads on a Florida Class I Landfill
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Angel de Jesus Martinez, Daniel Meeroff
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Monitoring and Modeling to Estimate Impact Of Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions and Dispersion Near Gas Wellheads On a Florida Class I Landfill 1 Angel De Jesus Martinez 2 Daniel Meeroff PhD College of Engineering and Computer Science Department of Civil, …
Creation of a bacteria surrogate to accelerate research on Ebolavirus Zaire
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Coarsey, C., Holmes, Douglas, Singkorat, D., Varghese, Reen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) is a devastating illness with
high infectivity and mortality rates. The 2014 West African
EVD outbreak was unprecedented in case numbers
and fatalities, and has highlighted the need to
develop rapid Point of Care detection devices. Progress
in the diagnosis and treatment of highly virulent
pathogens like the Ebola virus is often limited by the
small number of labs… more
Full Text: Creation of a bacteria surrogate to accelerate research on Ebolavirus Zaire R. Varghese, D. Holmes, C. Coarsey1, D. Singkorat, A. Shell, W. Asghar1, and N. Esiobu* Microbial Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic …
Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: Chair Yoga, Chair-Based Exercise, and Participatory Music Intervention
Type: Text
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 …
Geological Lab-on-a-Chip for Salt Precipitation in Deep Saline Aquifers
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Asfour, Chris, Crawford, Heather, Kim, Mike, Seo, Seokju
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Geologic storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) into deep
saline aquifers is a promising strategy for mitigation
of global atmospheric CO2 levels-a main cause of
climate change. These aquifers have the capacity
to safely store significant amounts of CO2 and are
available worldwide. As such, reaction dynamics and
multiphase transport accompanying CO2 injection in
deep aquifers are important to… more
Full Text: Geological Lab-on-a-Chip for Salt Precipitation in Deep Saline Aquifers Heather Crawford and Chris Asfour, Seokju Seo, Dr. Mike Kim Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering ONGOING RESULTS BACKGROUND CO2 Sequestration: A mitigation solution for the …
Characterizing the Biophysical Mechanism of Cell-penetrating Peptides in Cancer Cell Entry
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Andrew C. Terrentis, Ewa P. Wojcikiewicz, Mary Moussa, Patrick Cosme, Shalondria Sears
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Characterizing the Biophysical Mechanism of Cell-penetra7ng Pep7des in Cancer Cell Entry 1,2 1 3 3 1 Mary Moussa , Shalondria Sears , Patrick Cosme , Andrew C. Terren> s , Ewa P. Wojcikiewicz Department of Biomedical Science1, C.E. Schmidt College of …
Molecular Characterization of Hepatozoon (Apicomplexa: Adeleorina) Blood Parasite within the Threatened Gopherus Polyphemus Species
Type: Text
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 …
Should an Innovator Embrace the Prototypical, Authentic, or the High-Design Form? Insights into Initial Perceptions of Functionality, Ergonomics, Hedonism, Self-Expression, Authenticity, and Information Search of Dune Buggy Product Design Forms
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gordon, Danielle, Llanos, Katherine, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, Smith, Hunter
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The outward appearance of a product and product
design form underlies successful innovation. Design
form creates initial impressions impacting buyer
judgments. Prototypical designs provide assurance
and familiarity. High-designs signal superior quality,
exclusiveness, and prestige. Continued high
performance gives authentic designs the real deal
reputation. Results contributed to product… more
Full Text: Should an Innovator Embrace the Prototypical, Authentic, or the High-Design Form? Insights into Initial Perceptions of Functionality, Ergonomics, Hedonism, Self-Expression, Authenticity, and Information Search of Dune Buggy Product Design Forms. Hunter …
Auditory Spatial Perception in Identical Spaces
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Julie Ward, Laura Gomez
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Auditory Spatial Perception in Identical Spaces Laura Gomez , Julie Ward Department of Visual Arts and Art History, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton FL, 33431 ABSTRACT This research is a sound based installation to challenge people’s perception of …
Septins: One Ring to Bind Them
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Kain, Tony, 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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Photovoltaic Array Assessment Using Field Generated Current-Voltage Curves
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Amir Abtahi, Christopher Romain, Ricardo Sanatan, Shefatha Rabbany
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Photovoltaic Array Assessment Using Field Generated Current-Voltage Curves Christopher Romain1,2,3 , Ricardo Sanatan1,3 , Shefatha Rabbany2,3 , Amir Abtahi PhD3 1 NSF LEARN Program 2 Innovation Leadership Honors Program 3 College of Engineering and …
Trabecular Structure through Ontogeny in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
Type: Text
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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Endocrine Disruptors in Treated Wastewater
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ciminello, Samantha
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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Emotional Scaffolding and English Language Learners
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Lauren Rubin, Lori Dassa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Emotional Scaffolding and English Language Learners Lauren Rubin and Dr. Lori Dassa Pre/Post Test Sample All About Plants Pretest Pre/Post Test Sample HYPOTHESIS Can using Vygotsky’s theory of Emotional Scaffolding in the elementary urban classroom …
Graphic Novels: Comprehension of Text and Image
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Bermudez, Angel, Duenas, Ana Maria, Rodriguez, Oscar, Taylor, Amanda
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Research suggests that, instinctively, humans follow
a Z-shaped pattern when reading graphic novels.
Studies have also revealed that readers organize information
through Gestalt’s theory of proximity when
the panel structure is altered. This paper explores the
separation of text and image from the constraints of
the traditional comic book format. Through the utilization
of an eye-tracking… more
Full Text: Graphic Novels: Comprehension of Text and Image Angel Bermudez, Oscar Rodriguez, Ana Maria Duenas, Amanda Taylor, Nicolle Donado and Professor Tammy Knipp Does panel structure of comics Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Florida Atlantic University affect …
Photo Documentary: Frog Alley Community Garden
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Hart, Sharon, Lightbody, Lauren
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Frog Alley Community Garden is located in the historic
neighborhood of Frog Alley in Delray Beach.
The garden’s philosophy believes in “sowing community
through organic practices”. They advocate the
importance of sustainable life practice by providing
the community an open space in which to cultivate
and grow their own food. Through documenting the
ins and outs of the Frog Alley Community… more
Full Text: Photo Documentary: Frog Alley Community Garden Lauren Lightbody & Assistant Professor of Art Sharon Hart Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Project Statement Frog Alley Community Garden is located in the historic neighborhood of Frog Alley in …
Ninth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Ninth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium 04.08.19 1 Undergraduate Research Symposium | 2019 WELCOME Welcome to the 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which showcases undergraduate students at FAU who are engaged in research, scholarship and …
Undergraduate Research Symposium 2011
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
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
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Advertising Research, Persuasion Theory, & Competitive Strategy: The Role of Brand Association Using Life-Style Relevance
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Allen Smith, Marcio Do Nascimento, Maria Barni, Monique Casanova, Viviana Moreno
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Advertising Research, Persuasion Theory, & Competitive Strategy: The Role of Brand Association Using Life-Style Relevance Maria Barni (Lead Researcher), Marcio Do Nascimento (Lead Researcher), Monique Casanova, Viviana Moreno Dr. Allen Smith (Faculty …
KIF9 knockdown in mammalian cells leads to multiple mitotic defects
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Alsina, Laura, Billow, Alexa M., 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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Autonomous Projectile Firing System
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Correa, Alyssa, Jordan, Craig, Miller, Devon, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, Quinones, Chris
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Modern devices such as the projectile t-shirt launching
cannon is consisted of a handheld cannon with
a tank of compressed air attached at the base. Our
team explored new innovative designs in order to revamp
current state of the art products on the market.
The team took initiative to focus on a more autonomous
functioning device rather than a user-controlled
system. The design would have… more
Full Text: Autonomous Projectile Firing System Devon Miller, Alyssa Correa, Craig Jordan, Chris Quinones, Dr. Hashemii De Department of Mechanical and Ocean Engineering Introduction Image 1 The purpose of this project is to explore new innovative designs in order to …
Increasing Students’ Academics Through the Use of Whole Brain Strategies
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dassa, Lori, Hernandez, Christina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The objective of my research was to determine if
whole brain teaching strategies could help increase
students’ academic scores in an urban elementary
classroom. To test this hypothesis, I created a pre/
post assessment cycle design focusing on whole
brain chants and gestures taught during a science
unit on the states of matter. Participants included
20 first grade ELL students at Park… more
Full Text: Increasing Students’ Academics Through the Use of Whole Brain Strategies Christina Hernandez and Dr. Lori Dassa College of Education of Florida Atlantic University Method Results Participants Does the “Whole Brain Teaching” method impact students’ …
Increasing Comprehension Levels Through Content-Specific Vocabulary
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Alexandre, Chandani, Dassa, Lori
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The objective of my study is to determine if explicitly
teaching content-specific vocabulary can increase
reading comprehension in low expectancy students. I
have created a pre/post assessment cycle design that
tests reading comprehension and familiarity with vocabulary
specific to the unit being taught. Participants
include 26 fourth graders at Park Lakes Elementary.
A pretest will be… more
Full Text: Increasing Comprehension Levels Through Content-Specific Vocabulary Chandani Alexandre and Dr. Lori Dassa College of Education of Florida Atlantic University Method Can explicit teaching of contentspecific vocabulary improve reading comprehension in the …
The Effect of Time on Visual Search Patterns
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Higgen, Bonnie, Paredes, Luis, Tamir, Daniel, Taner, Utku
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Spatial intelligence is the ability to conceptualize and
comprehend complicated visual scenes. Previous
studies have shown that scanning patterns change
based on the content and the layout viewed. For example,
subjects will scan a webpage differently when
imagery is present as opposed to reading text-only
pages. This study proposes the question: Does the
element of time have a crucial… more
Full Text: The Effect of Time on Visual Search Patterns Daniel Tamir, Bonnie Higgen, Luis Paredes, Utku Taner, Dr. Tammy Knipp College of Arts and Letters of Florida Atlantic University Does time have a crucial effect on scanning patterns? Unlimited Time Analysis: …
Engineering a Self-Sustained Coral Reef Park with Renewable Energy
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Mohamed, Antonio, Quiray, Paulane C., Raja, Umar, 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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An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Excited States of Isobutene
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: McLachlan, Jeffrey, Snyder, Patricia Ann
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Vacuum ultraviolet magnetic circular dichroism (MCD)
and absorption spectra of isobutene were obtained
experimentally and compared to theoretical data
(DFT calculation with Gaussian software) with the
goal of better understanding the electronic structure
of simple olefins. MCD is the differential absorption of
left and right circular polarized light in the presence
of an external magnetic… more
Full Text: An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Excited States of Isobutene Jeffrey McLachlan and Dr. Patricia Snyder Department of Chemistry, Florida Atlantic University What is the lowest energy electronic transition of Isobutene? Can Gaussian be …
The Effects of Methionine Sulfoxide Reductase (Msr) Deficiency During Anoxia in Drosophila melanogaster
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: David Binninger, Victoria Beck
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: The Effects of Methionine Sulfoxide Reductase (Msr) Deficiency During Anoxia in Drosophila melanogaster 1,2,3 2,3 Victoria Beck , Dr. David Binninger 1Honors Thesis Program, 2Department of Biological Sciences, 3Florida Atlan&c University INTRODUCTION • • • …
Are Americans Saving Enough for Retirement?
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cantwell, Lucas E., Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The economic future of our country is uncertain after
the most recent presidential election, and many people
are wondering if they will have enough money
to retire. There are lots of people, even proficient
economists who were stunned by the economy’s
positive trend over the past few months. While there
is a strong growth in our country’s economy, there is
no clear way to see what the… more
Full Text: Are Americans Saving Enough for Retirement? Lucas E. Cantwell College of Business: Economics Introduction d • The economic future of our country is uncertain after the most recent presidential election, and many people are wondering if they will have …
Happiness Index Game
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Romero, Vanessa, Ruffing, Ed
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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Marine Safe: Remote Monitored Lighted Channel Markers
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Aygun, Senem, Bijlani, Roger, Hebert, Steve, Rodriguez, Manuel
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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Multisensory Environments and Their Effect of Emotion
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cynthia Stucki
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: MULTISENSORY ENVIORNMENTS AND THEIR EFFECT OF EMOTION CYNTHIA STUCKI RESEARCH ABSTRACT My research involves understanding how variaGons in light, color, sound, and touch can influence the emoGonal response of the viewer. I was further interested in …
The Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Pain Reduction Methods in Preterm Infants
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Francis, Toni, Hensley, Emma
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Medical intervention is required for positive growth
and improvement in newborns, especially preterm
infants. Premature infants often require heel-pricking
procedures, such as the Guthrie test, in order to
determine if the child has a variety of diseases such
as sickle cell anemia. The Guthrie test can have a
negative effect on the patients’ behavior and psychological
state: pain… more
Full Text: The Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Pain Reduction Methods in Preterm Infants Emma Hensley and Toni Francis ehensley2016@fau.edu tfranciscob@gmail.com HYPOTHESIS SUPPORTING DATA CONCLUSION Premature infants often require heel-pricking procedures in …
Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
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: F.AU OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND INQUIRY Florida Atlantic University · Welcome to the 4th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which showcases undergraduate students at FAU who are engaged in research, scholarship and creative activities. …
2-Hydroxychalcone as a Unique Luminescent Probe (ESIPT) for Peptides Labeling
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Kempton, Thomas G., Roche, Stephane P., Samanta, Shyam S.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Peptides and proteins with photochemical sensors
are valuable tools when analyzing biochemical processes
and peptide properties. Recent work on
fluorescent α-amino acids (FlAAs) proved extremely
useful in studying protein folding, conformational
changes and reactivity. When fluorescent tags are
appropriately attached to proteins they allow for the
detection of their environment and changes… more
Full Text: 2-Hydroxychalcone as a Unique Luminescent Probe (ESIPT) for Peptides Labeling Thomas G. Kempton, Shyam S. Samanta, Dr. Stéphane P. Roche Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Florida Atlantic University i. UV-Vis …