Shawn Wortham and Matthew Bekker, Geography Introduction The purpose of this research project is to properly cross date samples of the Bristlecone Pine Tree in order to learn more of the past, present, and future of Utah’s Water Resources. Under the mentorship of Dr. Bekker, we will take both living and dead cross sections of […]
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“Understanding the Importance of Intraosseous Therapy
La importancia de la Terapia Intraosea Erika Brown and Stacie Hunsaker, College of Nursing Introduction Intravenous (IV) access can be difficult to obtain in many people. When a patient is in critical condition – such as those who have suffered trauma, severe dehydration, burns, or shock – time is crucial. Of the more than 20 […]
Gene Discovery: Understanding Oat Biosynthetic Pathways through Characterization of the ADP-Glucose Pyrophosphorylase Gene
Evan Braithwaite and Eric Jellen, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Introduction Grains that are high in soluble hemicellulose fiber, such as oat, provide numerous health benefits to consumers. These benefits include decreased risk of heart disease and lowered cholesterol. For this reason, information regarding genes that are involved in regulating starch and fiber synthesis in oat […]
Learning History: Understanding Organizational Learning in a Hospital
Kalene Mears and Bret Lyman, College of Nursing Introduction The purpose of this study was to understand how a health system learns and adapts in order to progress and refine itself. Through this, we can gain a better understanding of how healthcare improves over time. Improving quality and safety in healthcare is a challenging task. […]
How Much Do Skills Developed Before School Matter? An Intra-generational, Non-linear Approach to Understanding Extreme Achievement
Ian Peacock and Dr. Benjamin Gibbs, Sociology The hierarchical ranking of children in schools based on cognitive skills has important implications for understanding processes of social stratification. Scholars have noted that differences in cognitive skills in the school context can reach well beyond school, influencing later occupational and economic outcomes (Kerckhoff, Haney, and Glennie 2001). […]
Reexamining Creation: Understanding the Relationship between the Qal and Piel Uses of ברא
Juan Pinto and David Seely, Ancient Scripture The first chapter of Genesis begins with two Hebrew words that have been the focus of much debate among biblical scholars. The second word, ברא , most often translated as created, has a history and nuanced meaning that has proven particularly difficult to pin down. Though it is […]
A Hermeneutical Approach to Understanding Non-Causal Concepts in Medicine
Chloe Halsey and Travis Anderson, Philosophy Department INTRODUCTION: In the early 1900’s, medical practice shifted largely to a science-based study, which greatly changed the experiences of both physicians and patients. With a new method of explaining diseases in hand, physicians and scientists were able to more consistently and effectively treat patient ailments. Since this adoption […]
Additive Schooling: Understanding Latino Education in a South Provo Elementary School
Hailey Leavitt and Gregory Thompson, Anthropology My research was a case study of an elementary school in South Provo – Franklin Elementary, which focuses on two, second grade classrooms and the homes of six Latino second grade students. It focused on the similarities and differences found between home and school environments and how they shaped […]
Understanding the Interaction between ULK1 and ATG9 and Autophagy
Ryan Hyatt and Joshua L. Andersen, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Introduction Autophagy is an adaptive catabolic process of self-digestion, a process by which the cell recycles aged organelles and other structures. Interestingly, changes in the regulation of autophagy have been linked to infections, cancers, neurodegeneration, aging, and heart disease (Arroyo, Daniela S. et al. […]
The Grovecrest Project: Analyzing Sociable Behavior in Children with Language Impairment Following a Social Understanding Intervention
Maille Coombs and Faculty Mentor: Martin Fujiki, Communication Disorders Introduction The link between social communication and Language Impairment (LI) is an emerging topic in the field of speech pathology. It is known that children with LI struggle to produce and comprehend language, but it has recently been shown that these children also have notable difficulty […]