Daniela Barriga and Kristie Rowley, Department of Sociology Parents constantly make decisions in regard to their children’s education, whether it be decisions about enrolling their children in the local public school or private school or even where to live based on school zoning areas. Alternative school options such as charter and magnet schools are becoming […]
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Identifying Risk Factors for Interstate Crashes using Spatial Statistics
Gibson, Kaitlin Identifying Risk Factors for Interstate Crashes using Spatial Statistics Faculty Mentor: Matthew Heaton, BYU Department of Statistics Introduction The goal of systemic highway safety improvement is to identify road characteristics, called risk factors, associated with a higher prevalence of crashes, so that the roads can be modified to avoid these characteristics. However, the […]
Identifying Genetic Factors in the Development of Diabetes in the Wasatch Front Population 2013-2014
Julianne H. Grose Evaluation of academic objectives The academic objectives of this MEG were to train undergraduate and graduate students on the scientific process while providing valuable insight into the genetic factors that may play a role in the development of diabetes in the Wasatch front population. We were able to meet these objectives as […]
Impact of Pregnancy Factors on the Health of Infants in Cambodia
Grace Mitton and Randy Page, Health Science Introduction The Liahona Children’s Foundation reaches out to over 800 children in seven different areas of Cambodia, from Battambang to Kampong Cham to Sen Sok. With such a widespread reach and breadth of effect it is imperative that these children are helped with the most effective efforts. During […]
“My head hurts, My Stomach Aches”: Physical and Social Factors Associated with Early Adolescent Health
Benjamin Fife and Renata Forste, Sociology Department Introduction The purpose of this study was to examine the association between physical and social factors and the frequency of headaches and stomachaches among school-aged children in the US. In particular, I looked at how both physical and psychosocial factors influence health outcomes in order to identify ways […]
Predictive Factors of Gender, Attitudes Towards Sec, and Relationships on Signs of Dating Violence in Japan
Joshua Murphy, and Niwako Yamawaki, Psychology Introduction: Domestic violence is on the rise and poses serious societal and health concerns. Studies have shown that between 21% and 34% of all women in the United States will be physically assaulted by an intimate partner (Browne, 1993). Shockingly, 1 of every 5 female high school students have […]
Examining the Extent of and Factors Contributing to Adult Literacy in Utah County Utah
Dr. Wendy Baker-Smemoe, Department of Linguistics and English Language and Dr. Brad Wilcox, Department of Education Students Melissa Young, Graduate Student, TESOL Candice Snow, Graduate Student, TESOL Rita Ma, Gradate Student, TESOL Judy Ma, Graduate Student, TESOL Tanisha Jensen, Undergraduate Bradley ELders, Undergraduate, Linguistics and English Language David Grant, Undergraduate, Accounting Stephanie Stallings, Undergraduate, Elementary […]
An Improved Temperature Index Model for Alpine Glaciers using Derived Degree-day Factors from Climatic Inputs
Durban G Keeler and Dr. Summer Rupper, Geological Sciences Glaciers represent one of the most climatically sensitive and dynamic systems under study, and therefore have diverse implications for nations around the world. For example, Switzerland generates 56% of its power from hydroelectric facilities, many of them fed by glacial meltwater (SFOE, 2012). Many nations in […]
Cultural, Economic, and Educational Factors Related to Diabetes Melitus Type 2 in Tongans
April McMurray and Dr. Brown, Lora Beth; Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science Introduction DMT2 is a lifestyle-related disease where the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells are unreceptive to it, and it is now the most common form of diabetes1. DMT2 has several risk factors: obesity, poor nutrition, a lack […]
Factors Influencing the Optimal Germination Rates of Conifer-aspen Seeds
Christian Boekweg, Rachel Nettles, and Dr. Samuel St. Clair, Plant and Wildlife Science In the aspen forests on the mountains of Utah, a shift is occurring in the ecological community. The aspen stands have, over time, been invaded by multiple conifer species. The composition of these forests is shifting from a pure aspen stand to […]
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