Jacob Glenn and Dr. Andrew Johns, Department of History A green flare shot up in the air, lighting the sky. A red flare shortly followed. As the surprised crowd looked up, “a hail of bullets” turned a peaceful student protest into a massacre at Tlatelolco. Indignation at police brutality and political authoritarianism had triggered a […]
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Closing the Gap: Defining the Determinants of School Dropout in Rural Mexico
Ashley Dymock and Dr. Tim Heaton, Department of Sociology My research examined the motives behind school dropouts occurring between primary and secondary schools in Guanajuato, Mexico. It involved both preliminary quantitative analysis as well as field research that was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. I am currently in the process of evaluating the data […]
Effects of Light Stimulation on the Baseline Level of Dopamine in the Nucleus Accumbens
Benjamin Carter and Dr. Scott Steffensen, Department of Psychology Introduction This study explored the effects of light stimulation on the baseline levels of dopamine (DA) in the Nucleus Accumbens (NAc). DA is a neurotransmitter used in neuronal communication in the central nervous system (CNS) and is the primary signal molecule of the NAc. The high […]
Authoritarianism and Immigration Attitudes
Jessica Biggs and Dr. Christopher Karpowitz, Department of Political Science The purpose of this project was to study whether exposing survey participants to information about immigration change will affect participants with high levels of authoritarianism. This project focused on whether individuals with high levels of authoritarianism will have higher levels of cognitive dissonance when presented […]
Essential Oboe Repair
Jordan Hatch and Dr. Geralyn Giovannetti, School of Music Oboists face many problems relating to the mechanism of their instruments that render them unplayable. These problems occur frequently due to routine use. Fortunately, solutions exist, but few people know how to apply them. With sufficient knowledge and experience, most of these problems could be resolved […]
SCOS Calibration and Filtering for HPM Field Measurement
Bradley Whitaker and Dr. Stephen Schultz, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering High power microwave (HPM) weapons create large electric and magnetic fields with the purpose of disrupting electronic equipment. In order to protect electronics, the interaction between the equipment and the electromagnetic fields must be characterized. This requires a noninvasive sensor that can detect […]
Instrumentation and Monitoring of Concrete Bridge Decks: Moisture, Temperature, and Electrical Conductivity
Tenli Waters and Dr. Spencer Guthrie, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering The purpose of this report is to give the results of research conducted to measure the extent of internal curing occurring in the field in concrete bridge decks constructed using lightweight concrete compared to conventional concrete. With permission from bridge engineers at the […]
Research and Design of Transtibial Prosthetic Shower Legs
Angelina Schwartz and Dr. Eric Homer, Department of Mechanical Engineering The aim of 2ft Prosthetics is to design, test, and distribute low-cost prostheses to below-the-knee amputees in developing countries. To do this, a research and development team focuses on the design and construction of the prosthesis. It is then tested on local amputees by the […]
Incorporating Cyberbullying Prevention Curriculum in Technology Classrooms
Andrew Jackson and Dr. Geoff Wright, Department of Technology and Engineering Education With the advancement of communication technology and the increasing influence it has in our lives, the prevalence of a new intimidation tactic, cyberbullying, is multiplying. Recent studies cite that between 25% and 46% of adolescents are victims of cyberbullying or online harassment (Li, […]
Measurement of Wing Loads during Flapping Flight
Ryan Anderson and Dr. Mark Colton, Department of Mechanical Engineering Introduction Ongoing research at BYU with the Flapping Flight Research Group (FFRG) is aimed at uncovering the physics behind flapping flight. Discoveries in this field could produce new aircraft designs and technolo- gies, as well as broaden our understanding of natural phenomena. One ambition of […]