Category: College of Arts & Sciences
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Deciphering Therapeutic Potential: Functional Annotation of Bacillus Phage Jabberwock Proteins in Biochemistry of Proteins
By Elizabeth Sullivan and Brooke Johnson Faculty Mentor: Swati Agrawal Abstract Nearly eight million individuals succumb to bacterial infections annually, positioning it as the second leading cause of death worldwide. As bacterial resistance to antibiotics continues to rise, research on bacteriophages has emerged as a valuable alternative in mitigating fatalities caused by bacterial pathogens. Characterized…
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Exploring the effect of caffeine on Toxoplasma gondii replication and plaque formation
By Abigail Glenn, Exotica Hall, Elizabeth Sullivan Faculty Mentor: Swati Agrawal Abstract apicomplexan Toxoplasma gondii. In immunocompromised individuals, such as those with preexisting illness, toxoplasmosis can be deadly. As an intracellular parasite, T. gondii has mechanisms for motility, invasion, replication, and egress, during which calcium is a key regulator. To signal invasion, the cytosolic concentrations…
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Female NCAA Athlete Mental Health During Season
By Emma Dickson Faculty Mentor: Hanaria Qualls Abstract I hope to examine four women’s sports teams at UMW throughout their seasons and gauge their mental health. This will be impersonal enough that each person feels comfortable responding honestly. Research will take place in the course of two surveys. One survey will gauge current mental health…
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Eloísa
By Irene Castellet Lozano Faculty Mentor: Antonia Delgado-Poust Abstract In a distant kingdom, Princess Eloísa, dreams of a great romance, and finally finds her perfect match in the enigmatic Prince Beltrán. Their courtship is blissful until Beltrán’s possessiveness grows. Despite her reservations, Eloísa believes it to be an expression of love. As their relationship unravels…
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La farera
By Jillian Pabalan Faculty Mentor: Dr. Antonia Delgado-Poust Abstract I have written the script to a short film titled La farera (English: The Lighthouse Keeper). I have been captivated by lighthouses ever since I climbed my first lighthouse in May 2023, and recently learned at one of the associated museums that women were typically not…
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Using Model-Agnostic Explanations for Categorization of Project-Based Learning Activity Flow
By April Groce Faculty Mentor: Prashant Chandrasekar Abstract https://youtu.be/s3LLDo77sdM
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Analysis of Total and Bioavailable Concentrations of Trace Metals in Surface Soils and Environmental Equity in Fredericksburg, Virginia
By Anna Velardi, Faith Jones, Audrey Turner Faculty Mentor: Melanie Szulczewski Abstract Investigation into the presence of heavy metals in soil samples from a survey conducted around Fredericksburg using a variety of analysis techniques. Texture, pH, as well as organic matter content and metal concentrations in the soil were determined at 20 different locations throughout…
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El Otro Lado
By Christopher Sullivan Faculty Mentor: Dr. Delgado-Poust Abstract This work is about the other side of a very abusive relationship, Pilar being the one in an abusive relationship with her husband Antonio. This creative essay is something written from the perspective of her sister named Ana. Throughout the work I talk about scenes that were…
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Tomorrow Is A New Day Podcast
By Jaylyn Long Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mary Beth Mathews Abstract In 2020, the murder of George Floyd shocked the nation, prompting an outcry and demand of reparations by the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter Movement through memory. The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the many histories exposed and memorialized throughout the resurgence of…
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Public Health Campaign Analysis and Content Handbook
By Naomi Jones Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Johnson-Young Abstract In an increasingly digital world, understanding the components that make public health campaigns successful is paramount. This study aimed to determine the common components of successful public health campaigns produced in the United States and United Kingdom within the last ten years through a content analysis…
