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"Chill" Cool Shirt
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Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Benda, Patrick, Corbin, Adam, Jocic, Alek, Saqib, Rafia, Ungvichian, Vichate, Varvaro, Ian
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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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 …
Exploring the Relationship Between Anxiety and HRV in Parents with Low Income
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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
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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
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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
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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 …
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 …
Photo Documentary: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
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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
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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 …
Education and Marijuana: How Does Education Affect the View of Legislating Marijuana Usage?
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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 …
First Arctic Under-ice Ocean Walking Laboratory (FAU OWL)
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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 …
An Examination of the Morphosyntactic Structure of Verb Phrases in Chaldean Neo-Aramaic
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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 …
Applications of Rain Catchers For Reduced Usage of Clean Water in Household Plumbing
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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
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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
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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
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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 …
To Cleave or Not to Cleave? Defining the Functional Role of Amyloid Precursor Protein in the Development of the Drosophila Giant Fiber Circuit
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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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Development and Optimization of AlphaScreen Assay for Discovery of Galectin-1/-3 Inhibitors
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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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
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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
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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 …
Community-based research to address dementia & Parkinson’s disease in older adults
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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
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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)
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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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Fifth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Improvement of Cooling Efficiency for Data Centers using Heat Pipes
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ashfaq, Ahmed, Hawkins, Patrick, Hoo-Fatt, Stephan, Stepien, Danielle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Data centers are one of key components in success
of many IT companies such as Google. Cooling of
data centers has been a decade-long problem since
tremendous heat emitted from multiple racks of computing
facilities typically overwhelms the cooling
magnitude by traditional air-based cooling schemes.
The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness
of heat pipe-based cooling… more
Full Text: Improvement of Cooling Efficiency for Data Centers using Heat Pipes Stephan Hoo-Fatt, Danielle Stepien, Patrick Hawkins, Ahmed Ashfaq, and Dr. Mike Kim Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering Florida Atlantic University INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGIES …
The American Family…As Seen on TV?
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Weisler, Joseph
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The public sphere has been long- saturated with the
spectacle. Among the most prominent form of the
spectacle on television is noted through infamous
family sitcoms that work to explain the dynamics of
family life. Sociologists have long questioned the
role of the family, working to define it as an evolving
institution. This qualitative deductive research study
seeks to examine American… more
Full Text: The American Family…As Seen on TV? Joseph Weisler STATEMENT OF PURPOSE RESULTS DISCUSSION ~Sociologists have long observed the role of the family in American society. ~Family is an evolving institution. ~Television sitcoms offer a glimpse into US family …
The Effects of Arousal on the Recall of Individuals Involved in Violent or Disgusting Events
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Earles, Julie, Kersten, Alan, Yarnell, Jordy
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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Let’s Play! Using Academic Games and Friendly Competition to Enhance Content Knowledge
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dassa, Lori, Osborne, Chelsea
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: My research question was to determine if using academic
games and friendly competitions during instruction
would increase the knowledge of 5th grade
students in science content. To test this hypothesis, I
created a pre/post assessment cycle design focusing
on the human body standard. Participants included
20 5th graders at Park Lakes Elementary. These students
took a pre test, were… more
Full Text: Let’s Play! Using Academic Games and Friendly Competition to Enhance Content Knowledge. Chelsea Osborne and Dr. Lori Dassa College of Education of Florida Atlantic University Method Can incorporating academic games and friendly competition lead to …
FAU Human powered submarine club
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Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: McCullough, Jason Paul, Miranda, Mario II, Valdes, George Anthony
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
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2019 Winners: Ninth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Presentation Winners Category: Basic Sciences I First Place: Project Title: FAU Mentor: College: Dalia Soueid “Engineering of Novel Matriptase Inhibitors Based on Eglin C Core Structure” Maciej …
The Role of Persuasion Theory and Advertising Message Strategy: Implications for attacking a market Leader
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Berkheimer, Blake, Salcedo, Joseph, Smith, Allen E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Competitive theory suggests market challengers
embrace either a head-to-head attack or flanking
maneuver as alternative strategies to attack the
market leader. Our research-in-progress, a threephase
systematic research plan of action, will reveal
whether Monster Energy drink should convey action
sports (head-to-head attack) or academic performance
(flanking strategy) in advertising… more
Full Text: The Role of Persuasion Theory and Advertising Message Strategy: Implications for attacking a market Leader Presenters: Joseph Salcedo and Blake Berkheimer Mentor: Dr. Allen Smith, College of Business INTRODUCTION Advertising Concepts RELEVANCE Competitive …
Generational Differences in Viewpoints
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Barak, Andrew, Escaleras, Monica, McCurry, Alexis
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In today’s society, different age groups seem to think and behave differently. Generational differences have influenced many controversial opinions discussed today. Not much research has been conducted on these differences, but in the studies which have been conducted, it has been concluded that there are substantial differences that exist between generations. In the limited amount of research… more
Full Text: Generational Differences in Viewpoints Andrew Barak & Alexis McCurry BACKGROUND • In today’s society, different age groups seem to think and behave differently. Generational differences have influenced many controversial opinions that are discussed today. …
Unconscious Plagiarism in Young and Older Adults
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Earles, Julie, Kersten, Alan, Rowell, Shaina, Tornopsky, C.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
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Parental Ratification: The Roles of Our State “Parents”
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Basilio, Giovanna, Sloas, Lincoln
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This study examines the impact of the parties
involved in dependency proceedings under the jurisdiction
of South Palm Beach County’s Juvenile Court.
I present data collected from observations of over
thirty hours at dependency hearings and interviews
of representatives for the Florida Department of Children
and Families (DCF), Guardian ad Litem (GAL)
attorneys, and the Juvenile Judge. The… more
Full Text: Parental Ratification: The Roles of Our State “Parents” Giovanna Basilio, Lincoln Sloas, Ph.D. School of Criminology and Criminal Justice INTRODUCTION ABSTRACT RESULTS How do the courtroom workers of the South Palm Beach County Unified Family Court …
Quantification and Analysis of Cancer-Cell Derived Exosomes
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Iragavarapu-Charyulu, Vijaya, Keating, Patricia, Urdaneta, Alexandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Over 90% of cancer-related deaths are due to metastasis. Tumor-cell derived extracellular vesicles or exosomes are thought to contribute to metastasis. However, there is no standardized method to isolate exosomes. We hypothesize that polymer-based kits, in particular ExoQuick-TC (EQTC), may be better for isolating exosomes when compared to ultracentrifugation. In this study, we used three… more
Full Text: Quantification and Analysis of Cancer-Cell Derived Exosomess Alexandra Urdaneta1,2, Dr. Vijaya Iragavarapu-Charyulu3, Dr. Patricia Keating2 1Honors Thesis Program, 2Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science 3Department of …
Dimension Perception
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Knipp, Tammy, Pitters, Ian, Vegara, Sebastian, White, Tristan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Three-dimensional computer-generated imagery (CGI) has been the animation industry standard for about two decades. There has been increased research in non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) techniques by industry leaders such as Walt Disney Animation Studios. NPR is computer-generated imagery that is augmented to replicate a distinct art style that deviates from what you would expect to see in a 3D… more
Full Text: Dimension Perception Ian Pitters Fig. 1. A subject participating in the eye tracking experiment. Top to bottom: the animation, the GP3 Eye Tracker, and the questionnaire. Fig. 3. An example of a range of abstraction. Fig. 4. The Procedure 1) Subjects sit …
Microbial Community Resiliency and Role in Sea Level Rise
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Esiobu, Nwadiuto, Klein, Christian
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The interphase (littoral zone) of the Florida Everglades
and surrounding marine environments are
dominated by mangrove forests and mudflats that
transition into freshwater communities. As salinity
levels change, plant cover of the freshwater community
will be adversely affected, but perhaps more
importantly, their microbial symbionts responsible for
their tolerance to high salinity will be… more
Full Text: Impact of Sea level rise on microbial communi4es in the coastal Everglades and Biscayne NP Microbial Community Resiliency and Role in Sea Level Rise …
Lanthanide Luminescence of GWMOF-6
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Clark, Jessica M., De Lill, Daniel T., Kelley, Tanya, Reed, Mark A.
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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Seventh Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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: S e v e n t h A n n u a l UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 03.31.17 March 31st, 2017 Live Oak Pavilion and Grand Palm Room Boca Raton Campus WELCOME Welcome to the 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which showcases undergraduate students at FAU …