Russell Howes and Dr. Sean Warnick, Computer Science Department Network structure–the presence and absence of ‘connections’ among different variables in a dynamical system–is important in the identification and control of complex systems. Discovering structure from data can be difficult, and many current identification methods either concern themselves only with dynamic behavior (response of the system […]
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Ongoing Development of an Anti-sporulation Media and the Methodology to Efficiently Quantify Spores
Jared Balaich and Dr. Richard Robison, MMBIO Spore forming bacteria are of great medical importance because of their ability to infect, and sustain infection in the human host. A spore consists of the bacterium’s DNA surrounded by thick membranes and is resistant to desiccation, disinfectants, radiation. The spore can then form a living bacterium after […]
GENERATION OF TERAHERTZ RADIATION: A METHOD OF STUDYING CHARGE CARRIER MOBILITY IN CONDUCTING SOLIDS
Steve Summers and Dr. Bret C. Hess, Physics and Astronomy Electrical processes within conducting solids happen on the order of a few femtoseconds (femto = 10 ) which is much too short for conventional -15 electronic equipment to be used for analysis. However, as we enter the age of faster electronics, it has become necessary […]
Vapor Deposition Methods for Synthetic Vocal Fold Modeling
Mitchell Hortin and Dr. Scott Thomson, Mechanical Engineering Introduction The purpose of this project was to develop a reliable method to create the epithelial layer of silicone rubber vocal fold models. The method needed be able to repeatedly create a uniform layer of silicone rubber that is 70-80 microns in thickness. The type of silicone […]
Iron Impregnated Elemental Sulfur Application to Kentucky Bluegrass: Comparison of Standard Fertilizer Methods
Ryan Christensen and Dr. Bryan G. Hopkins, Plant and Wildlife Science Landscape managers spend substantial resource, both time and money, maintaining aesthetically pleasing landscapes. In addition, athletic events conducted on natural grass playing surfaces are dependent upon having a healthy turfgrass that provide both cushioning and footing stability. Poor field conditions can lead to career […]
INVESTIGATION OF THREE METHODS OF VARIABLE SELECTION: LINEAR MODEL SELECTION, CART AND TREED REGRESSION
Todd R. Nelson and Dr. Scott Grimshaw, Statistics My project for the Research and Creative Activities Scholarship Award looks at the effectiveness and accuracy of a popular new method of variable selection. The method under investigation uses tree-based models to select important variables and then uses classical least squares estimation to fit a regression model […]
Examining the Relationship between Expected Market Returns and Political Variables Using Generalized Method of Moments Procedures
Ian Wright and Dr. Keith Vorkink, Finance Investors, economists and financial analysts are constantly seeking to develop models that may help them learn what the stock market will do and how it functions. They do this so that they may take advantage of any market anomalies as soon as they appear and try to make […]
LEARNING TO TEACH ONE’S SELF: THE METHODOLOGY OF MUSICIANSHIP
Holly Miller Jones and Drs. Roger Drinkall and Dian Baker, Music This research grant allowed me to spend time studying something with which I have been fascinated for years. As a long-time serious music student, I have seen a surprising disparity in the musical progress of students devoting comparable hours to practicing their instrument. I […]
Likely Voters, Low Response Rates, and Little Coverage Error: Advances in Internet Preelection Polling Methodology
Ashley Burton and Dr. Quin Monson, Political Science The purpose of my research was to determine if internet preelection surveys administered to a probability proportionate to size (PPS) sample are able to reduce coverage error by including likely voters, even if the response rates are low. This research was conducted during the Utah 3rd District […]
THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL METHOD COURSES ON STUDENT TEACHING
Gwyn C. Franson and Dr. Blaine Moore, Elementary Education Fall semester 1994, Brigham Young University Department of Elementary Education began its first Cohort program for the training of elementary school teachers. This program focuses on integrating traditional methods classes into a two semester field-based pre-service experience. It provides for the placement of university professors on […]
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