Joshua Sterling Bentley and Dr. Joel S. Griffitts, Micro and Molecular Biology vUnderstanding the molecular mechanism permitting symbiosis is not completely understood. A more confounding question is why do closely related bacteria demonstrate variable specificity? In my project we attempted to answer this very question by attempting to identify the gene or genes responsible for […]
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An Investigation into the Processing Mechanisms Guiding Phonemic Restoration
Steven J Pearson and Dr. Wendy Baker, Linguistics and English Language Phonemic restoration (PhR) effects have been well documented since Warren’s 1970 research1 and much work has been done to examine the manners in which properties of a phoneme may be altered without preventing the occurrence of phonemic restoration. However, little work has been done […]
Zero Power Shock Sensors Using Bistable Compliant Mechanisms
Brett Hansen and Dr. Stephen Schultz, Electrical and Computer Engineering There are various applications for shock sensors, ranging from cell phones, to postal packaging, to automobile safety designs. These devices are designed to indicate when a predetermined threshold of impact force has been experienced. The designs of these sensors are varied. Some employ electrical stimuli […]
The Mechanism of Gravity Induced, Counter-current Flow of Oil and Water in Porous Beds
Kari Cook and Dr. Hugh Hales, Chemical Engineering Purpose Computerized simulation of the flow in underground petroleum reservoirs is widely used by oil companies to optimize the production of oil and gas. Such simulations are known in the Industry as “reservoir simulation”. They are based on Darcy’s Law, smoothly varying flow potentials, and the assumption […]
Cellular Mechanisms Underlying the Operations of the Brain’s Memory Center
Spencer Bella and Dr. Jeffrey Edwards, Physiology and Developmental Biology Participating in mentored research funded by ORCA has again provided me with valuable research experience and taught me valuable lessons about the research process. Although due to certain setbacks my project was not able to progress to the point of conclusive results, the results we […]
Home Cookin’: The Mechanisms that Affect Child Obesity
Collin Flake and Dr. Renata Forste, Sociology After careful consideration and several discussions with my faculty advisor about potential projects, I set out to tackle the problem of child obesity. I began my project by extensively reviewing previous literature on the issue. Child obesity is rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent health concerns in […]
MECHANISMS OF ESTROGEN RECEPTOR α MEDIATED TRANSCRIPTIONAL REPRESSION
Joseph Sin, Molecular Biology In the US, the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008, breast cancer killed 40,930 people. Breast cancer remains the most common form of cancer among women today and results in almost 1% of all deaths worldwide. Various types of treatment for breast cancer exist today such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, […]
Discovering the Mechanisms of Limb Outgrowth
Julie Lander and Dr. Jeffery Barrow, Physiology and Developmental Biology Limb abnormalities are among the more common birth defects, occurring in up to 1 in 1,000 live births. Although limb development has been studied for decades, many mechanisms that regulate limb outgrowth remain currently unknown. The object of this study was to further elucidate some […]
The Development and Refinement of Constant-Force Mechanisms for Use in Future Applications
Brent L. Weight and Dr. Larry L. Howell, Mechanical Engineering A compliant mechanism is one in which the mechanism’s motion comes from deflection of one or more of its members. Compliant mechanisms offer several advantages over rigid-body mechanisms. The member deflection characteristic of compliant mechanisms results in the ability to store energy directly within the […]
CHARACTERIZING A NOVEL SPLICING MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH INTRON 1 OF CHICKEN PROSTAGLANDIN G/H SYNTHASE 2
Matthew J. Cornish and Drs. Matthew L. Madsen and Daniel L. Simmons, Zoology Organisms are equipped with an amazing ability to deal with situations which its environment may present. There are biochemical pathways responsible for monitoring and responding to environmental changes. Two examples are protein induction and inhibition. In the last few years, however, signaling […]
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