Anna McConner-Hughes and Dr.Wendy Baker-Smemoe, Linguistics Department Introduction The purpose of this study is to examine the learning of English consonants by native Armenian speakers. In particular, we examined how the native Armenian speakers perceive and produce English voiced and voiceless ‘th’ sounds (as in the words thy and thigh (/ð/ and /θ/ in IPA)). […]
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The Role of Endocannabinoid Receptor GPR55 on Learning and Memory
Bradley Prince and Jeffery Edwards, PDBIO Each year millions of people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common forms of dementia. Extensive research has shown that Alzheimer’s affects the hippocampus, the part of the brain principally responsible for learning and memory. The mechanisms responsible for learning and memory are just beginning to […]
The Effects of Stress and Exercise on Learning and Memory
Teresa Nufer (St. Pierre) and Jeffrey G. Edwards, Physiology and Developmental Biology Both stress and exercise have significant physiological effects. Researchers have studied these effects throughout the body, and current evidence suggests that exercise and stress also have profound effects on the brain. While stress decreases brain function, exercise has been show to enhance brain […]
Learning Chemistry Through Experimentation
Brent Kamba and Dr. Jennifer Nielson, Chemistry There is a great need for students to learn scientific skills in Uganda. Very few students pass the national chemistry exams (about 40%) and even fewer go on to study science fields in higher education. The teaching methods in Uganda are a little bit old fashion where students […]
The Neural Correlates of Anxiety, Learning and Memory in Autism
C. Brock Kirwan and Mikle D. South, Psychology Abstract Autism is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social communication as well as substantial behavioral rigidity. Autism often has a devastating impact on the wellbeing of affected individuals and their families, as well as in community settings such as schools and health care systems. Recent […]
Motivational Strategies for Second Language Teaching and Learning
Professor Neil J Anderson, Linguistics and English Language Evaluation of the Academic Objectives The academic objectives centered around five primary research questions: What is the relationship among (a) teachers’ view of the importance of motivational teaching strategies, (b) the frequency with which they report using motivational teaching strategies, and (c) the actual use of motivational […]
GPR55: A Potential Enhancer of Learning and Memory in the Hippocampus
Rachel Schneider and Dr. Jeff Edwards, Physiology and Developmental Biology Introduction My project goal was to understand how G-protein coupled receptor 55, (GPR55), a novel cellular pathway in the hippocampus, contributes to learning and memory. Recent research of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s, has primarily focused on understanding how learning occurs and how memories are encoded […]
Comparing Gains in German Vowel Production Across Three Learning Environments
Anna Katharina Burton and Dr. Laura C. Smith, Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages This study sought to compare pronunciation gains in German in three learning environments, focusing especially on the umlauted vowels, e.g., /ø:/ as in Schönheit ‘beauty’ and /y:/ as in üben ‘to practice.’ Our research aimed to answer the following questions: 1. […]
Students’ Perceptions of Learning Outcomes throughout Simulation Experience
Brandon Lewis and Dr. Patricia Ravert, BYU College of Nursing The use of human patient simulation (HPS) is needed more than ever in nursing curriculum today (Bambini, Washburn, & Perkins, 2009). One reason is that it allows students to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills in a safe environment (Howard, Ross, Mitchell, & Nelson, 2010; […]
Mechanisms in Learning and Memory
Michael McNeil and Dr. Jeffrey Edwards Physiology and Developmental Biology Endocannabinoids are molecules that play an important role in neuromodulation and are also known to be a factor in many peripheral nervous system functions such as appetite and pain sensation. Recent discoveries have also shown that endocannabinoids and their cell-signaling mechanisms are found within the […]
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