Scott Tolton and Michael Drake, School of Accountancy We behave differently when we are being watched. A large body of research finds that when observed, individuals are more likely to act in accordance with the perceived expectations or desires of the observer as a means to achieve a specific goal (e.g., positive appraisal, promotion, penalty […]
Identifying the Upstream Target of Resveratrol in Breast Cancer Cells
Jeffrey Mecham and Jason Kenealey; Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Science Introduction One commonly disrupted pathway in many different cancer cells lines revolves around the tumor suppressor protein p53. Approximately half of human cancers exhibit direct, inactivating mutations of p53, while the majority of the remainder either elevate inhibitors, reduce activators, or deactivate downstream targets […]
Externalities of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employee Compensation
Rebekah Inez Brau and Nile Hatch, Organizational Leadership and Strategy Department Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), defined by the UN Industrial Development Organization as “initiatives by firms to integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders” is a controversial topic in the management literature. Although CSR is widely discussed, […]
Right Now Is the Wrong Time: And Other Considerations When Presenting Security Warnings
Brock Johanson and Bonnie Anderson, Information Systems Introduction Neuro Information Security (NeuroIS) focuses on the use of neurological measurements to improve the security of information systems. The BYU NeuroIS lab uses neurological tools and measurements to examine factors that affect security outcomes. Previous work has focused on various factors such as dual task interference (DTI), […]
Fabrication of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Using Native and Non-Native Nanocrystals in Ferritin as the Dye
Alessandro Perego and John Colton, Physics and Astronomy Introduction Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) present a valuable and sustainable alternative to silicon solar cells. These cells present numerous advantages compered to inorganic photovoltaic systems, such as ability of absorb more sunlight per surface area than standard silicon-based solar panels, DSSCs are also able to work even […]
Energy from Thin Air: Compressed Air Power Harvesting Systems
Zachary Sadler and Faculty Mentor: Matthew Jones, Mechanical Engineering Introduction Energy is an important resource within the world we live. The demand for power requires new energy resources. Much of the power that is generated is eventually wasted in the form of waste heat. As much as 435 GW of energy is transferred from virtually […]
Fibroblast Proliferation In Response to Treatment by a Novel TGF-beta Pathway Inhibitor
Coray Preece and Robert Hyldahl, Exercise Sciences Fibroblasts play a key role in repairing injured tissue by secreting collagen and growth factors into the tissue. In states of disease and overuse, fibroblast activity (i.e. greater fibroblast content and collagen secreting activity) can lead to skeletal muscle fibrosis, in which myofibers are replaced by collagen, decreasing strength […]
Ego Depletion and Internal Controls: How Controls Can Deplete Self-control Resources
Drew Allen and David Wood, Accounting In order to ensure accurate financial reporting, deter fraud, and safeguard assets, companies implement internal controls throughout their organization. Internal controls can be something as simple as requiring a manager to sign off on all expenses or having two people present to handle and count cash receipts. Without these controls, companies […]
Fitness Tracker Technology Motivating Healthy Living
Andrew Petersen and William Tayler, Accounting Introduction The purpose of this project was to test whether wearing a fitness tracker, such as a Fitbit, induces wearers to increase their physical activity. We believe that when wearers know that their physical activity is being measured, they will accelerate their physical activity. To test this hypothesis, we needed […]
The Impostor Phenomenon
Derick Simmons and Jeff Bednar, Organizational Leadership and Strategy Introduction Impostor Phenomenon (or Impostor Syndrome) is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals are unable to internalize their accomplishments. Despite external evidence of their competence, persons with the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. The primary […]