FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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Chemical-Assisted Recovery of Heavy Oil
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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% …
An Analysis of Gopherus polyphemus Reproduction at the Florida Atlantic University Preserve
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are Americans Saving Enough for Retirement?
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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 …
The Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Pain Reduction Methods in Preterm Infants
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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 , …
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 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 …
Parental Ratification: The Roles of Our State “Parents”
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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 …
Microbial Community Resiliency and Role in Sea Level Rise
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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 …
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 …