FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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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 …
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% …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Creation of a bacteria surrogate to accelerate research on Ebolavirus Zaire
Type: Text
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 …
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 …
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
Type: Text
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 …