Friday April 26, 2024
12:00-1:00pm, Digital Auditorium
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Primer Design for Diverse Nematodes
By Alegria O. Bautista Faculty Mentor: Dr. Theresa M. Grana Abstract PRIMER DESIGN FOR DIVERSE NEMATODES. Alegria O. Bautista & Theresa M. Grana, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Mary Washington. DNA Barcoding has revolutionized knowledge regarding the number of species worldwide and distinguishing cryptic species. This method has been beneficial by aiding in biomedical…
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Psychological Flexibility as a Mediator and Moderator in the Relationship Between Emotional Maltreatment and Flourishing
By Cate Kelly, Sarah Ballif, Rob Oehler, Skyler Revutin, Ann Marie Camp Faculty Mentor: Dr. Miriam Liss Abstract Childhood emotional maltreatment is related to negative psychological outcomes in adulthood, including psychopathology and decreased levels of flourishing. This study aims to investigate psychological flexibility, which involves the ability to overcome negative emotions to accomplish valued goals,…
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Quantification of Catechin and Vitamin C in Green Tea Using HPLC
By Emily Hart, Taylor Munger, Sasha Murphy Faculty Mentor: Sarah Smith Abstract This experiment aims to determine the concentrations of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in a variety of commercially available bottled tea brands. EGCG is a potent catechin commonly found in tea leaves that has shown preventative effects against cancer and cardiovascular…
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Quantification of Copper and Zinc from Anti-Fouling Paint
By Alex Bindon, Grayson Camp, Elise Henry, Zie Schimpp Faculty Mentor: Sarah Smith Abstract Anti-fouling paint applied to the hulls of vessels is known to release heavy metals in seawater. The Concentration of copper and zinc released by anti-fouling paint will be determined when subjected to varying temperatures. This variation on anti-fouling paint helps prevent…
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Quercetin Produces Anti-inflammatory Response in Raw 264.7 Macrophages
By Ciara Donnangelo, James Solis, Chris Anderson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sipe Abstract Chronic inflammation plays a key role in the development and proliferation of several metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as increasing the risk of several types of cancers. It is directly linked to being the cause of cardiovascular disease, which is one of…
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Race to the Bottom: How Western Corporations Exploit Cheap Foreign Labor and its Effects
By Jakob Robinette Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kinsley Abstract This thesis is concerned with addressing the impacts of foreign direct investment in poor Southeast Asian countries to cut costs that major fashion labels and technology firms can then pass on to the consumer and increase shareholder returns. This “race to the bottom” concept is seen across…
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Race to the Bottom: How Western Corporations Exploit Cheap Foreign Labor and Its Effects
By Jakob Robinette Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kimberly Kinsley Abstract This thesis is concerned with addressing the impacts of foreign direct investment in poor Southeast Asian and African countries to cut costs that major fashion labels and technology firms can then pass on to the consumer and increase shareholder returns. This “race to the bottom” concept…
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Reconstructing ENSO and Climate Variability at the 4,200 yr B.P. abrupt climate event from central Tropical Pacific Corals
By Avery Duncan Faculty Mentor: Pamela Grothe Abstract The shift from the mid-to-late Holocene 4 thousand years ago (4 kyBP) is marked by major hydroclimate anomalies and megadroughts leading to ancient civilization collapses. Currently, the cause of this major climate disruption is unclear, although more evidence supports an underlying role of the tropical Pacific, some…
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Reconstructing ENSO and Climate Variability at the 4,200 yr B.P. abrupt climate event from central Tropical Pacific Corals
By Avery Duncan Faculty Mentor: Pamela Grothe Abstract The shift from the mid-to-late Holocene 4 thousand years ago (4 kyBP) is marked by major hydroclimate anomalies and megadroughts leading to ancient civilization collapses. Currently, the cause of this major climate disruption is unclear, although more evidence supports an underlying role of the tropical Pacific, some…
