Information Technology Benchmarking Survey of Institutions of Higher Education

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Alan P. Hyatt and Dr. Eric L. Denna, Information Technology Introduction In the realm of higher education, learning is continually facilitated, enhanced, and improved through technology. At Brigham Young University, the summary mission of the Office of Information Technology is to support the mission and objectives of the Church Educational System and its operating units […]

The Effect of Material Choice on Thromboembolism

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Peter M. Crapo and Dr. Kenneth Solen, Chemical Engineering Stroke, heart attack, or other severe medical problems may arise when platelet aggregates block a patient’s blood vessels. These aggregates form when blood is exposed to foreign surfaces in biomedical equipment. When blood is first exposed to a foreign surface, platelets adhere to the surface. A […]

Developing Mechanisms as LIGA Microstructures

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Jordan E. Brough and Dr. Larry Howell, Mechanical Engineering Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) is a rapidly developing field which uses technology similar to that used to carve out the millions of tiny channels found in today’s computer processors. MEMS, however, uses this technology to make mechanical structures and mechanisms instead of electrical pathways. My effort over […]

Ultrasound-activated Delivery of Doxorubicin from Polymeric Micelles to Breast Cancer Cells

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Philip D. Blood and Dr. William G. Pitt, Chemical Engineering A major limitation to the effectiveness of cancer chemotherapy is the toxic side effects it has on normal tissues. Thus, it would be highly advantageous to develop a form of treatment that allows higher doses of drugs to be delivered to tumors without increasing the […]

Simulation of Groundwater Flow in the Vicinity of Trojan Corporation Near Mapleton and Spanish Fork, Utah Using GMS and FEMWATER

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Jonathan Bailey and Dr. Wayne Downs, Civil and Environmental Engineering Groundwater is a valuable resource. It accounts for over 99% of the earth’s available freshwater. Recognition of the value of groundwater has led to the passing of a number of laws to protect, preserve and when needed require remediation of groundwater that has been contaminated […]

Comparing NOx Emissions of Diesel Fuel and Oxygenated Fuels

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Timothy M. Allred and Dr. Dale R. Tree, Mechanical Engineering The emissions produced by both passenger and commercial vehicles are a significant contributor to pollution problems that face many cities and areas around the world. One of these pollutants is known as NOx, which refers to the chemical compounds NO2 and NO. These gases are […]

Investigating Attitudes of Seniors Towards the Role of the Gospel in their Classes: A Student-Initiated Feedback Study Across the College of Family, Home & Social Sciences at BYU

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Dan Williams, Jacob Hess, Trevor Davis, and Drs. Robert Hunt with Scott Richards, Counseling Psychology and Special Education Introduction & Objectives The purpose of our study was to investigate the perspectives of fellow students towards current efforts at addressing the gospel of Jesus Christ in their departmental classes. The idea of a “BYU education,” while […]

Crisis Intervention

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Adrianne White and Dr. Melissa Allen, Counseling and Special Education Because of the media’s focus on recent incidents of school violence, there is an increased awareness of the need for effective crisis prevention and intervention in our public schools. In order to learn more about current training needs for crisis intervention, a survey was conducted […]

Subvocalization and Speed Reading in the University Setting

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Kathryn R. Pearson and Dr. Dillon Inouye, Instructional Psychology and Technology Speed reading experts deem subvocalization as a significant obstacle to achieving optimal reading rates. Perhaps one of the most telling factors in assessing an individual’s capacity for speed reading is the presence or absence of subvocalization. Repressing this “phoenemic recoding” is a key step […]