Nathan Alder and Michael J. Larson, PhD, Psychology and Neuroscience Introduction A key issue in mild traumatic brain injury (TBI; also known as concussion) research is the identification and validation of a cost-effective, physiological measure that accurately identifies individuals who have experienced a mild TBI, is robust against motivation difficulties, and aids in the prediction […]
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Interest in Genomic Testing Among Individuals at Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Jordan Sgro and Wendy Birmingham, Psychology Introduction CRC is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Despite the fact that screening can detect CRC earlier and lead to better outcomes, screening adherence remains less than optimal in individuals with increased family risk. Identifying the genetic causes of moderate increases in CRC risk […]
Social Cognitive Predictors of Residential Radon Testing and Mitigation
Siena Davis and Dr. James Johnston, Health Science Introduction In the U.S., exposure to radon gas (222Rn) is the second leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoke.(1) 222Rn is a naturally occurring environmental carcinogen produced during the radioactive decay of uranium-238, which is found in many soils throughout the U.S.(2) Because 222Rn is a […]
Testing the Validity of the LCTSR 12-point Grading System
Ted Piorczynski and Jamie Jensen, Biology Introduction The Lawson Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning (LCTSR) is a 24-question, multiple-choice test designed to assess students’ scientific reasoning ability. The test consists of 12 scenarios, each of which focuses on testing a specific reasoning pattern. Each scenario is followed by two questions; the first question assesses a […]
High-speed Artifact Processing, Cataloging, and Classification System: Protocol Development and Testing
Paul Stavast, Anthropology Evaluation of Academic Objectives This report summarizes results of the high-speed artifact processor development project from January 2013 to December 2014. The high-speed artifact processor is a conveyor-belt based system, developed at the Museum of Peoples and Cultures, that automates the processes of labeling, measuring, photographing, and classifying artifacts. The focus for […]
Functional Anatomy of the Forelimb of a New Drepanosaur: Testing Behavioral Models for Extinct Species
Austin Andrus, Dr. Brooks Britt, Department of Geological Sciences Introduction: I recently discovered a new genus of reptile from the Triassic period (roughly 225 million years ago). Reptiles like it are called “drepanosaurs,” and share many unique features such as large claws, unusual, humped shoulder blades, opposable fingers, and prehensile tails. Many of these structures […]
Fluorescence-based Cell Adhesion Testing for Optimization of In Vitro Whole Organ Growth
Jeffery Nielson and Dr. Alonzo Cook, Department of Chemical Engineering Introduction Several kinds of organ failure are among the leading causes of death in the United States. Organ donations cannot meet the demand for organ transplants due to the sensitive time period in which viable organs can be harvested and utilized. Those patients who actually […]
Experimental Testing of a Carbon Coated Lance Array for Nanoinjections
Dallin L Lindstrom, Bradley W. Hanks, and Professor Brian D. Jensen, Mechanical Engineering Introduction Delivering foreign genetic material into human cells to cure or reverse the effects of genetic disease is a challenging task. This process, known as gene therapy, is of the utmost importance in treating many diseases, such as cancer, hemophilia, neurodegenerative diseases, […]
The Wall-E Effect: Testing How Long-Term Growth under Ideal Conditions affects Bacterial Traits
Kevin Johnson and Dr. Joel Griffitts, MMBIO Introduction Organisms removed from their wild environment that are subjected to long term laboratory conditions can experience drastic change. We have specifically used Sinorhizobium meliloti as a model bacterium to address this topic. If soil bacteria containing large genomes necessary to survive in nutrient deficient and stressful conditions […]
Condition Assessment of Concrete Bridge Decks: Sampling and Testing of Decommissioned Bridges on Interstate 15 in Utah
W. Spencer Guthrie, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Brian A Mazzeo, Ph.D., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Evaluation of how well the academic objectives of the proposal were met The objectives of this research were to obtain samples of four decommissioned concrete bridge decks that were replaced as part of the […]
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