The goal of this research work is to design candidate alcohols with optimal properties for biodiesel production by transesterification. The global storage of fossil fuel is dwindling and its price is increasing, triggering an interest in biodiesel as . . .

Aquilegia is a good model system for genetic and evolutionary studies. Its phylogenetic position is between grasses and core eudicots. Aquilegia is a genus consisting of 60-70 species. Aquilegia has a cymose inflorescence pattern. The branching patter . . .

Candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the dimorphic yeast Candida albicans (C. albicans). Although prevalent in our normal gut flora, C. albicans can become pathogenic with an ability to switch morphology and form biofilm . . .

This paper presents the use of stereoscopic vision as a means of autonomous collision avoidance for multicopters with applications for unmanned autonomous systems (UASs). Stereoscopic vision offers an affordable, accessible, and effective method of co . . .

Aquilegia coerulea is an emerging model system in plants. The interesting floral morphology includes spurred petals, petaloid sepals, novel organ staminodia, stamens, and carpels. The morphological traits make it attractive for genetic, ecological and . . .

Software-defined networking is a relatively new phenomenon that allows networks to be more robust, flexible, and cost-effective. By separating the control plane and the data plane, SDN allows a logically centralized controller to manage an entire netw . . .

Primary bile acids are converted to secondary bile acids by gut bacteria, and secondary bile acids are known to be related to GI tract cancers. This research focuses on Clostridium scindens, a bacterial strain that harbors a multi-gene bile acid induc . . .

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate diaphorase (NADPH-d) histochemistry is used to study nitric oxide (NO) synthesizing nitrigergic cells. When staining neurons, the NADPH-d histochemical technique beautifully stains them entirely, including t . . .

San Salvador was the largest settlement along the Old Spanish Trail between New Mexico and Los Angeles during the early 1840s. In the flood of 1862, the Santa Ana River washed away or buried settlers' adobe homes and belongings. Our goal is to use geo . . .

Due to increasing number of ways to analyze data, there are additional methods that can be employed to identify factors based on the patterns of the data. Some of these methods include utilizing machine learning algorithms, which can be used to identi . . .

The objective of this study was to determine the performance of lambs fed sorghum sudangrass or pearl millet mixed with cowpea, managed to maximize on forage mass. Twenty-four lambs (bodyweight = 24.5±4.9kg) were blocked by bodyweight and randomly ass . . .

Metallic materials such as stainless steel can become brittle and weak when corroded. The rate of corrosion increases at high temperatures, and in turn, the effect of corroding or oxidizing the metal can lead to a rapid loss of engineering function an . . .

Nitric Oxide (NO) has growing importance due to its biological and environmental relevance. NO interacts with copper metal centers in biological systems to effectively reduce NO to N2O, but the mechanism is unknown, and the intermediates are challengi . . .

This poster presentation focuses on electrohydrodynamic casting nanofiber composite materials. Single jet and coaxial jet was used to fabricate polymer and carbonized composite nanofibers with various structures. In the process of the electrohydrodyna . . .

Online booking for hotels has heavily been impacted by the thousands of detailed reviews that consumers write after each of their stays. Consumers breakdown their experiences at the hotel by elaborating on a wide variety of factors including the quali . . .

Bile acids are the key component of bile that are responsible for the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Bile acids are generated in the liver and released into the gastrointestinal tract (upper intestine). After release into the GI tract, c . . .

The type VI secretion system (T6SS) in Gram-negative bacteria mediates contact-dependent antagonism within bacteria. In patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), chronic pulmonary infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cenocepacia are commo . . .

American society has become increasingly sedentary putting this population at higher risks of developing chronic disease such as osteoporosis. One potential link between sedentary behaviors and risk of chronic disease progression is obesity. Researche . . .

Given the situation of increasing freshwater scarcity, it is important to find an alternative source of water. This has provoked organizations to use reclaimed water as an alternative for urban, agricultural, and recreational uses, but more research s . . .

Candida albicans (C. albicans) is an opportunistic yeast and is the 4th leading cause of hospital born infections. C. albicans can cause mucocutaneous or systemic candidiasis. However, it is not known whether women or men are more susceptible to this . . .

It has been shown in the past that salivary esterase enzyme breaks down the methacrylate bond of the dental adhesive monomers. Moreover, other studies have shown that dental adhesive undergoes phase separation into hydrophilic rich phase and hydrophob . . .

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GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

The intention of this work is to synthesize and interpret the tenets of geopolitics within the expectation that the coming decades will present unique and unprecedented challenges for states and populations due to the symptoms resultant from a changin . . .

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The actions that the U.S. have conducted against VNSAs [Violent non-state actors] in the Middle East have produced little success. These VNSAs have used unconventional tactics to constantly outsmart the U.S., so in order for the U.S. to fully eradicat . . .

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GMA 460L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

Energy security is essential to a country’s national security and growing economic development. Thorium molten salt reactors have the potential to provide sustainable energy for nations seeking cleaner energy options without compromising energy securi . . .

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

Human trafficking is a global issue and the components that allow the criminal industry to continue increasing in many regions is a critical aspect. Human trafficking as modern day slavery is a criminal industry that has proven to be difficult to prev . . .

The United States has one of the largest international borders with approximately 7,458 miles of land borders and 95,000 miles of shoreline. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 forever changed the way the United States treated its internationa . . .

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 460L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

The Arctic is a vast and changing region. Climate change is affecting the availability of many sectors in the Arctic and opening the door for state actors to approve the implementation of industrial resource development, as well as commercial shipping . . .

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

The unification of the Democratic People’s Republic Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is no easy matter. Both Koreas must address their differences, such as their economies, government structures and cultural identities. The German reunific . . .

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

In every ocean on the planet there is growing threat of piracy and organized crime, and to combat this the United States and other countries have organized specialized military units that are subject matter experts in the maritime world. For the Unite . . .

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

The current rise of socialist sentiment is becoming more prevalent in the contemporary world, both in ideology and in practice. The growth of these leftist developments within regimes throughout the globe will have significant influence, as this conte . . .

GMA 460L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

The Cold War was a period of political turmoil and tension between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States from 1940 till 1991. The two countries had vastly differing political agendas and fought one another through proxy wars th . . .