Samuel Payne and Dr. Bryan Morse, Computer Science My ORCA research topic was 3D shape representation. I proposed research to develop a new method for representing surfaces that combined two current methods. The oldest method (thinplate spline model) was developed by Turk and O’Brien in 1998. The second method (compactly supported RBF) was developed by […]
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Macrocycle-Substituted Resorcinarenes as Primary Functional Groups in Ion Chromatography
Arlo McGinn and John D Lamb, Chemistry and Biochemistry Ion chromatography is an instrumental technique known for its ability to determine and quantify mixtures of ions in solution. In ion chromatography, a solution containing different ions is passed through a column packed with a stationary phase containing active groups (chemical compounds that exhibit binding properties). […]
The Function of Phosducin’s N-terminus and C-terminus Domains
Collin Driscoll and Dr. Barry M. Willardson, Chemistry and Biochemistry Introduction: Cells use heterotrimeric G-proteins (Gabg) to transduce extracellular signals into intracellular messages. A hormone or other signal molecule binds to a seven trans-membrane receptor on the cell’s surface causing the receptor to change shape. On the inside of the cell this conformational change causes […]
FMRI Investigation of Brain Function While Reading Different Types of Literature
David A Thayer and Dr. Travis Oliphant, Electrical and Computer Engineering Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a new imaging technique that results in images showing what areas of the brain are active during different activities. In spite of the popularity of this new technology there are no commonly available or widely accepted programs for processing […]
Computer Simulation of Microstructures Based on Two-point Correlation Functions
Benjamin L. Hansen and Dr. Brent Adams, Mechanical Engineering A great amount of variance exists in the properties of any material. The ability to accurately predict these properties allows for designers to find the “best” material in highly constrained design situations. Many properties, such as elasticity and conductivity, are relatively insensitive to grain boundary interfaces […]
Na iSevu Sarau: The Function of Ritual in a Fijian Village
Spencer Walsh and Dr. Julie Hartley, Anthropology Ceremonial exchange plays a significant role in Fijian ritual and can be viewed as an activity that seeks to promote the health and prosperity of the community. An example of this is the annual ritual of the isevu sarau, or the offering of the first fruits of the […]
Polymers Functioning as Artificial Muscles
Nicholas Stanonis and Dr. William Pitt, Chemical Engineering Current research in the field of polymers has led to the development of synthetic muscles that function similar to biological muscles. Scientists have engineered polymers to contract up to one thousand times their original volume when exposed to changes in light, temperature, voltage, or pH. The ability […]
TNF: Structure and Function
Raymond W. Grams II and Dr. David A. McClellan, Integrative Biology TNF-á is a cytokine released from activated macrophages and mast cells. It was identified a little over three decades ago as a protein responsible for lysis of certain types of cells, with specificity for tumor cells. Despite hopes as an anti-tumor agent, significant cytotoxic […]
Outsourcing the Internal Audit Function and Other Factors Affecting the External Auditor’s Reliance Decision
David Wood and Dr. Douglas F. Prawitt, School of Accountancy and Information Systems Internal audit has undergone significant changes in the last few years. In particular, outsourcing of the internal audit function (IAF), often to large CPA firms, has grown in popularity as companies seek to reduce costs and to focus on core business competencies. […]
Functional Comparisons of LTA and TNF-a Gene Protein
Raymond Grams II and Dr. David McClellan Mentor’s Department: Integrative Biology TNF- is a cytokine released by activated macrophages and lymphotoxin alpha (LTA) is a cytokine released by activated lymphocytes. Both proteins act as modulators of the immune response and competitively bind to the same protein receptors TNFR-1 and TNFR-2. The protein sequences themselves are […]
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