Catherine Sawyer, Tyler Jarvis, Mathematics Introduction The purpose of this project was to develop a method by which sets of multivariate polynomials with known roots could be rapidly generated. Generating such polynomials would be of great use in testing root finding algorithms, yet remains an open problem Methodology Polynomial interpolation is a well-studied problem in the […]
The Impact of Perceived Support on Multi-cultural and International College Students in Utah
Erin Kaseda, Wendy Birmingham, Psychology College is a time in which young adults face a large number of stressors, including academic adjustment, education and career planning, evolving family relationships, struggles with financial independence, dating and marriage, and exposure to new cultures and ideas.1 Previous studies have suggested that college students face high levels of stress, with […]
Russian for Professional Purposes: An Experiential and Instruction Based Approach to Advanced Competency Within the Russian Language
David Joseph, Dr. Tony Brown and Dr. Yekaterina Jordan, Department of German and Russian Introduction Originally, this project aimed to increase Russian language fluency in the legal domain by developing an advanced-level course titled “Russian for Professional Purposes.” As progress in course development proceeded, it was moved into conceptualizing the project as a whole and then […]
Inclusion of Women in Computer Science
Naomi Johnson, Dr. Kevin Seppi, Computer Science Department Introduction Since the 1980’s, the percentage of computer science degrees awarded to women in the United States has fallen dramatically. There are growing numbers of men earning bachelor’s degrees in CS, and the numbers of women are increasing very slowly. For decades, researchers have been studying recruitment and […]
Why does handedness exist in bilaterally symmetrical organisms?
Erik S. Johnson, Jerald Johnson, Department of Biology Over the past year I accomplished almost everything I outlined in my ORCA proposal. My project focused on why organisms display handedness and how this this maintained in wild populations over time. I address this question in a tropical livebearing fish species that shows a unique form […]
Quantifying predictive value of biological data types in machine learning models of cancer outcome
Samantha Jensen, Stephen Piccolo, Biology Precision medicine is a growing movement toward utilizing molecular diagnostics to guide medical decisions. It is particularly useful when applied to cancer treatment, as knowing details about cancer stage, genetic pathology, and tumor type can inform life-saving decisions. Increasingly, physicians may use genetic, proteomic, epigenetic, and expression data to determine treatment […]
Multichannel UBM Conduit for Peripheral Nerve Repair
Elizabeth Mahoney, Alonzo Cook, Chemical Engineering Department Introduction Neuropathy, disease, and trauma to the peripheral nervous system cause devastating effects. These effects can include both a loss of sensation and a loss of motor control. Due to the newness of the field of regenerative medicine, scientists are only beginning to understand how nerves regenerate. It is […]
Revision of the genus Gilia of Utah
Zachariah Jaramillo, Dr. Leigh Johnson, Biology Department Introduction The genus Gilia has historically been difficult to work with because identification of the genus via a dichotomous key relies heavily on the absence of characteristics instead of the presence of unique characteristics (Johnson et al., 2004). This has caused Gilia to become a polyphyletic group that […]
Improving Healthcare Through Interdisciplinary Education
Jonathan Jacobs, Katreena Collette-Merrill RN PhD, College of Nursing Introduction The culture of education prepares healthcare professionals in silos, then expects them to work collaboratively upon graduation. Medical errors, resulting from communication issues, are considered a leading cause of patient death. Interdisciplinary education of future professionals may prevent communication issues and reduce patient deaths. Interprofessional education […]
Transforming health through Precision Medicine: Content analysis of U.S. guidelines related to genetic counseling and testing
Nicole Jackson, Deborah Himes, BYU College of Nursing My mentor and I conducted a descriptive, mixed-methods study involved content analysis of U.S. Guidelines as they relate to Precision Medicine. We were able to identify the prevalence of Precision Medicine healthcare guidelines through the completion of this project. In working with my mentor, I was able to […]
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