Jordan E. Brough and Dr. Larry Howell, Mechanical Engineering Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) is a rapidly developing field which uses technology similar to that used to carve out the millions of tiny channels found in today’s computer processors. MEMS, however, uses this technology to make mechanical structures and mechanisms instead of electrical pathways. My effort over […]
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A Construct Validity Investigation of Therapeutic Mechanisms in Group: An Analysis of the GCQ and CCI
Shelby L Ferrin and Dr. Gary M Burlingame, Psychology Group psychotherapy is a growing field of both psychological research and clinical application. Credit for this growth has been ascribed to a variety of factors, among them the efficiency of seeing multiple clients at one time. Previous research has demonstrated that group therapy is as efficacious […]
Investigation into the Mechanisms Associated with Angiogenesis and Metastasis
Rachelle R. Olsen and Dr. Kim L. O’Neill, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Angiogenesis, the development and differentiation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vasculature, is tightly controlled during physiological processes including wound healing, growth, and development. Angiogenesis is also associated with several human malignancies including arthritis, psoriasis, and cancer. Angiogenesis, which provides a source of […]
An Experimental Study of the Mechanisms of Fine Particle Deposition in Kraft Recovery Boilers
Larry Baxter, Greg Hatch ABSTRACT Experiments on the deposition of fume (submicron) and particles produced during black liquor combustion indicate that deposit mass accumulation increases linearly with time and is independent of temperature gradient – results that are inconsistent with the classical explanation of thermophoresis as a driving force. Temperature-controlled, cylindrical probes in cross flow […]
Identifying the Mechanisms of Estrogen Receptors in Human Breast Cancer Cells through Study of Direct Target Gene Expression
Megan Lundell and Dr. Chin-Yo Lin, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Estrogens, including estrodial (E2), are known to play a significant role in a number of developmental and physiological processes including the genesis and progression of breast cancer. The action of estrogens is mediated by estrogen receptors (ERs), which function as ligand-dependent transcription factors. Upon ligand […]
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 […]
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, […]
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