Weston Baxter and Dr. Dale Tree, Department of Mechanical Engineering Goal/Purpose of the Project This project aimed to produce and test an opaque surface on an optical fiber tip that will survive temperatures up to 3000 K. The optical fiber is to be used to measure flame temperature in oxy-coal and other combustion processes. Importance […]
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The Effects of Bibliotherapy on Elementary Students’ Perceptions toward Peers with Disabilities
Brianna Teerlink and Professor Tina Dyches, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education This study constructed and evaluated an extended-contact method of intervention to investigate children’s attitudes towards peers with disabilities. A 3×2 (neutral and intergroup, divided into didactic and bibliotherapy; pre- and post-intervention) design was used with 288 children ages 6-12 years in grades […]
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Long-Term Memory
Dr. Brock Kirwan, Department of Psychology Memory is an essential cognitive ability. It allows us to use past events to guide future actions. Research in my laboratory focuses on determining the mechanics of how the brain remembers what it does. We are interested in determining what will be remembered and what will be forgotten. Specifically, […]
PHARM: An Environment for Physical Acoustics Research and Mentoring
Dr. Kent Gee, Department of Physics and Astronomy Mentoring Environment Overview PHARM (PHysical Acoustics Research and Mentoring) has been operating partially with support from a MEG grant since 2009. The primary purpose of this mentoring environment is to provide undergraduates in physics and applied physics opportunities to gain experience in fundamental areas of physical acoustics. […]
Transcriptional Activity of the Novel Nuclear Protein nBmp-2
Dr. Laura Bridgewater, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology The goal of this project was to follow up on preliminary data suggesting that nBmp2 directly activated transcription. A few months of follow-up experiments, however, showed that the original transcription data was not reproducible. At that point we turned our attention to two different questions about […]
Secretory phospholipase A2
Dr. John Bell, Department of Physiology & Developmental Biology Abstract of original proposal Secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) binds to and hydrolyzes cell membranes. It is important in inflammatory responses and diseases including septic shock, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Normally, cells resist the enzyme’s action, but they become susceptible early during the process of either biochemically-programmed or […]
Neurophysiological Substrates of Alcohol Addiction
Dr. Scott Steffensen, Department of Psychology Completion of Academic Objectives Research in my lab is dedicated to the elucidation of brain substrates underlying drug addiction. Elder Boyd K. Packer has stated, “It is my conviction, and my constant prayer, that there will come through research, through inspiration to scientists if need be, the power to […]
Amphibians and Reptiles as Model Systems: Phylogenetic Research for Undergraduates
Dr. Jack Sites, Department of Biology This award provided $20,000 to support of molecular phylogenetic work on a number of projects, including those related to my long-term focus on the “deep history” relationships of squamate reptiles (lizards and snakes), and the second more recent emphasis on phylogeographic (“shallow history”) studies of frogs and lizards. This […]
Cytokine Signaling in the Microenvironment May Aid in Tumor Development and Progression
Dr. Kim O’Neill, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Studies have indicated that in breast tumors a high number of tumor associated macrophages (TAM’s) is indicative of a poor prognosis. TAM’s in the breast tumor microenvironment generally have a compromised immune response and focus their energy toward tissue repair which leads to angiogenesis, tumor growth, […]
BYU Students identify Genetic Factors that Modulate Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein Levels and Influence Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. John Kauwe, Department of Biology Project Justification and Overview Successful enrollment in and completion of graduate programs requires a constellation of skills. Students must be prepared to plan and execute experiments, present their findings both verbally and in manuscript form and interact effectively with senior scientists in the field of their choice. In this […]