The 17th Annual
NC State University
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Abstracts
- Biological
Sciences abstracts
Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)
Ecology, Environmental, Conservation,
Botanical
Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell
Biology
Zoology, Physiology, Behavior,
Neurobiology
- Design abstracts
- Engineering and Technology abstracts
- Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
abstracts
- Physical and Mathematical Sciences
abstracts
Session Assignments are noted on the Participants Listing
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Abbott,
Jessica M. Host
Plant Preference in Neonympha areolata |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
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Adams,
Gina R. Amphibian
Mutations |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Alderman,
Joe D. James,
Jackie Gregory,
Drew Watkins,
Arthur Cooper,
Jeremy Carolina
Heelsplitter in Peril |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Allen,
Cyril A. Supernova
Shear and Magnetic Field Amplification |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Al-Nadaf,
Sami The
Evidence for the Production of Hemoglobin-beta (Hb-ß) Protein, an Innate
Immune Defense, in Fish Gut Epithelium |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
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Amend,
Sarah R. Cystic
Fibrosis Extended Mutation Panels Provide Comparable Detection to Standard
Mutation Panels |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Anderson,
Natalee R. An
Analysis of Burned Teeth from the Turner Site in Southwestern Ohio |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Anselm,
Amelia S. Style
Guides as Living Documents |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Aremu-Cole,
Moyo B. Reverse
Genetic analysis Using SEUSS-LIKE2 AINTEGUMENTA Double-mutants to Determine
Functional Similarity between SLK2 and SEUSS Genes in the Flowering Plant
Arabidopsis thaliana |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Baker,
Crystal L. Obesity
in Canis Familaris |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Baldner,
Conrad S. Collectivism
and Culture: Measuring behaviors in Parent-child Interactions |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Bathurst,
Erin N. mRNA
Translational Coupling Signals: The Tryptophan Operon of E. coli |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Beard,
Adam W. Yeast
Two-Hybrid Screen for Novel Host Interacting Partners with the Marek’s
Disease Virus Protein UL49
|
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Beek, Torrey Hot Molecular Gas Bubbles in NGC 1068 |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Beveridge, Heather L. Wild Horse Behavior and the Indirect Effects of
Immunocontraception on the Social Behavior of Free-Roaming Horses on
Shackleford Banks |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Bhandari, Rohit Comparative Ecology of Rare and Common Amorpha
Species |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Bonner, Bethany D. Comparison of the Intestinal Permeability of Two
Novel Antiparasitic Agents |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Bowen, Patrick T. Modeling Neutrino Oscillations with Classical
Mechanical Systems |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Brown,
Tim D. Zheng, Jie Gore, Kristen Antczak, George Wootten, Adrienne M. Did
the Addition of Supplementary Control Systems at Utilities Result in Lower
Nitrogen Oxides Emissions and Reductions in Ground Level Ozone in North
Carolina? |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Bryant,
Milton R. Adding
Value to Biomass Harvesting Beyond Wildfire Risk Reduction |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Bunch,
Natalie A. How
Post Occupancy Research and Evaluation Leads to Design Innovation |
Design |
|
Buneviciute,
Juste Big-Five
Personality Dimensions and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with
Coronary Artery Disease |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Burkey,
Mary T. Carbon
Dioxide as an Indicator of Indoor Air Quality in Wake County’s Classrooms |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Burroughs,
James L. Disruption
of afldmat, a Gene in Aspergillus flavus with a Putative Role in the
Synthesis of the Mammalian Toxin Cyclopiazonic Acid |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical,
Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Carey,
Justin J. Modeling
and Simulation for Management of Uncertainties in Generation IV Nuclear
Reactors |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Carnes,
Mary M. Quantifying
Glutamate Carboxypeptidase (GCP) Protein in Developing Rat Nervous Tissue |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Carpenter,
Elisabeth Moore,
Spencer Construction
of a Rubidium Magneto-optical Trap to Study Surface Physics |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Carr,
Benjamin D. Directed
Evolution of C. jejuni and Identification of Putative Signal Transducers in
Biofilm Formation |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Chandramouleeswaran,
Sindhu P. Effects
of Pectic Enzyme on Blueberry Textural Attributes |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Cheek,
Hannah D. Effects
of Natural and Synthetic Auxin on Cotton Fiber and Seed Development in
Culture |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Chong,
Jessica Effect
of Agar, Glycerol and Gelatin Concentrations on Textural Properties of Gels |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Cibils,
Janderson (Andy) Development
of Starch Microcellular Foam (SCMF) Using Cellulose Aggregate Fibrils (CAF) |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Clark,
Bethany MacLennan,
Donna Register,
Brent Byrd,
Adam Griffin,
Jessie Promoting
Native Plant Species for Landscaping |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Collins,
Logan R. Communal
and Exchange Dynamics in Mutuality |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Connolly-Brown,
Arwen M. Suspension
Culture of PAP1 Transgenic Tobacco cells and Anthocyanin Biosynthesis |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Cox,
Christina M. ATM
Gene Deletion and CCND1 Gene Amplification in Human Breast Cancer Cells |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Crain,
Rebecca L. Culturally
Competent Counseling: Relations between Hispanic and/or Latino Clients;
Ratings of Counselors and Satisfaction of Services |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Daniel,
Roger E. Sievers,
Jessica L. Clearfield,
Raphael Method for
Crack Detection in Critical Structures of Aircraft |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Davis,
Bryce F. Self-Assembly
of (R,R)-, (S,S)- and Racemic Tartaric Acid Films on
Ag(111) |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Davis,
Kristen R. Effects of
Cross Fostering on Measures of Dominance, Pre-Weaning Growth, and Survival of
Pigs Reared in a Deep-Bedded Production System |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Davis,
Raleigh L. Roskov,
Kristen E. Electrospun
Tissue Scaffolds of Bombyx mori Silk Fibroin and Poly(glycolic acid-co-lactic
acid) |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
DeCoster,
Julie A. Screening
for Postpartum Depression: The University of North Carolina
Experience |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Desmarais,
Jamie A. Morphological
Changes at the Neuromuscular Junction in Aging Mice |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Disseler,
Steven M. Materials
Development for PULSTAR Ultracold Neutron Source |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Dobson,
Niccoya D. African
Americans and Health Conspiracy Theories: Implications for Health Seeking
Behaviors |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Doss,
Erin L. In-use
Measurement of the Activity, Fuel Use, Electricity Use, and Emissions of a
Plug-in Diesel-electric Hybrid School Bus |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Ellefson,
Whitney M. Is Emotion
a Privilege of the Middle Class? |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Etheridge,
James Randall Water
Quality Improvements at a Large-Scale Wetland Restoration in Eastern North
Carolina |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Etheridge,
James Randall Huntley,
Reid W. Smith,
Michael G. Watts, Rachel A. Flood Management and Stream
Restoration in a Cary, North Carolina Subdivision |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Fairey,
Donta' J Urban Land
Cover Classification from High Resolution Imagery |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Fiza,
Shaharyar DNA-based
Identification of Wood Decay Fungi |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Frock,
Catherine F. How Do
Wildfires Affect the Terrestrial Movement Behavior of Amphibians? |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Fuller,
George T. Campbell,
Rachel Fuller,
Thomas Oh,
Lydia Weiner,
Zachary Development
and Shelf-Life Study of a Novel Whey Protein Beverage |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Gallegos
Lerma, Manuel R. New
Immigrants in the Old Education System |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Gambino,
Christopher D. Investigating
the Influence of N-Acetylaspartylglutamate (NAAG) on Mammalian Peripheral
Nerve Development |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Gannon,
Morgan H. Control of
Luteolytic Sensitivity in the Porcine Corpus Luteum |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Gass, C.
Elizabeth Optimization
of the Pitx1 Purification Protocol for Crystallization Studies |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Gatlin,
Derek M. Mentoring
Relationships at the Boys and Girls Clubs Wake County, North Carolina and
their Effects on Youth Deviance |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Godfrey,
Charles R. The Effect
of Fire Regime on the Fecundity of Pyxidanthera brevifolia |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Goff, Allison
L. Recognition
and Intervention of Language Disorders in Children: Perceived
Roles of Parents, Teachers, Pediatricians, and the Speech-language
Pathologist |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Going,
Ryan W. Electrostatic
Force and Torque Description of Spheroidal Particles in Non-Uniform Optical
Landscape |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Gomes,
Kerrel How Does
Dissolved Oxygen in Local Streams Affect Invertebrates and Water Quality? |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Gore,
Kristen L. Antczak,
George Brown ,
Tim D. Wootten,
Adrienne M. Zheng,
Jie Can
Meteorologically Adjusted Ozone Air Quality Trends Identify the Impact of the
Nitrogen Oxides Utility reductions? How Are Biogenic Effects Accounted for? |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Gould,
Jeremy E. Agrobacterium
tumefaciens Mediated Transformation of Lycopersicon esculentum with the SOR
Gene Identified in the Hyperthermophile Pyrococcus furiosus |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical,
Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Graham,
Whitney K. Effect of
Stabilized Rice Bran on the Development of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
in Weanling Pigs |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Greve,
Benjamin K. Surface
Studies of Layered Perovskites for Designing a More Efficient Photocatalyst
for the Production of Hydrogen from Solar Energy |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Grimes,
Shavon R. A
Preliminary Investigation of Pocosin-Derived Sweetbay Essential Oils against E. coli |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Gromet,
Donovan J. Boboth,
Zachary F. Zimmer,
Alisha J. Scott,
Mark S. Hilarides,
Eloise T. Massey,
Craig R. Weighting for
Coverage Bias in Internet Surveys |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Gudaitis,
Tonya L. Bowles,
Kristina D. Alternative
Silage Diets and Their Effect on Milk Production by Holstein Cows |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Gupta,
Siddhi Critical
Evaluation: Role of Non Governmental Organizations (NGO's) in Delivery of
Health Care in Rural Area |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Hall, Kristen
L. Quantifying Changes in Clay
Mineralogy on the Waipaoa Shelf, New Zealand Using FTIR (Fourier Transform
Infrared Spectroscopy) |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Hallock,
Michael J. Barnhardt,
Dan Abernethy,
Eric Characterization
of Electro-deposited Nickel-Cobalt Alloys for MEMS Applications |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Hamilton,
Peter J. Contact
Activation of the Plasma Coagulation Cascade Using Chitosan Films |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Hammond,
Catherine E Rueschhoff,
Elizabeth The Role
of Vitamin B6 in Arabidopsis thaliana in Carbohydrate Metabolism and Sensing |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Hanson,
Christopher A. Anaerobic
Toxicity Assay of Malathion and Malathion Hydrolysis Products Co-disposed
with Simulated Building Debris |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Harpe,
Nathan B. Preliminary
Assessment of a Visual Scoring System for Identifying and Quantifying Anemia
in Male Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina carolina) |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Henderson,
Katelyn J. Expression
of a Ca2+ Biosensor in Transgenic Arabidopsis to Measure
Cytoplasmic Free Calcium in vivo |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Hernandez,
Derek S. A Protein
Adsorption Based Methodology to Produce Functional Fiber Coatings |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Hewitt,
Andrew S. Scott,
Mary Vapor Depositions
of Organosilane Monolayers |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Hill, E.
Nicole Batten,
Brandon D. Hicks,
Wesley C. Lasell,
Tristan R. Design of
a Low Impact, Self-propelled Seed Planter for Small Scale Crop Production in
Sustainable and Organic Applications Capable of High Residue Field Conditions |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Hoffman,
Torissa J. Morphology
of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Dust-like Surfaces |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Holder,
Casey Jackson,
Lee Shepherd,
Joseph Inclusion
Analysis and Abatement in Continuously Cast Steel |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Hornsby,
Fawn Impact of
Wetlands on Water Quality |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Howell,
Julia K. Lava Dome
Formation along a Superfast Overlapping Spreading Center, 28-32S on the East
Pacific Rise |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Howington,
Jessie C. Water
Bears at Yates Mill Pond, Wake County, North Carolina |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Huston,
Rachael M. Design
Thinking and Business: How Design Methods and Processes Are Employed by
Business |
Design |
|
Hwang,
Hye M. Effect of
Tranglutaminase Polymerization on Biochemical and Functional
Properties of Heated and Non-heated Soy Proteins |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Igel,
Matthew R. Effects of Aerosol on Shallow Marine
Clouds in Bay of Bengal |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Izzi, Vincent S. Modeling Toxicodynamic Effects of
Malathion and 4-Chlorophenol |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Jackson, Katherine A. The Effect of Milk Feeding Method on
Cross-sucking Behavior in Pasture-based Dairy Calves Fed Once Daily |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Jackson, Lauren C. A New Process for Manufacturing
Thermoelectric Semiconductor Devices for Highly Efficient Thermal Energy
Scavenging |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Jackson, Wilma C. Improving Public Health Advisories
for Forecasting Fine Particulate Matter for the Air Quality Index |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Johnson, Emily M. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) Transporter mRNA Localization
in the Bluehead Wrasse brain (Thalassoma bifasciatum) |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Jones, Eric J. Du, Yan Characterization of Si/SiGe Nanorods Electron
Energy Loss Spectroscopy and Convergence Beam Electron Diffraction |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Jones, Marshall T. Milan, William L. Starnes, Stephen Rothwell, Matt Evaluation of High-Speed Steels for Wood
Machining: The Role of Microstructure in Wear |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Jones, Stacy A. Klein, Lauren A. Rice, William “Jeff” Examining
Crustal Matter: Resolving the Particulate Matter Emission Inventory/Air
Quality Discrepancy |
Physical and
Mathematical Sciences |
|
Kantner, Debra L. Correlating Methane Production to
Expression of the Methyl Coenzyme-M Reductase Gene |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Kearney, Ricci D. Media on Demand: Popularity of
Internet Video in the New Age of Technology |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Kemp, Jayme L. Analysis of KUSA-A1 Osteoblast Cell
Lines to be Used for Co-culture of Osteoclastogenesis
Following Treatment with Mitomycin-C |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Khorram, Nikta Left Ventricular Assist Device as
Destination Therapy versus Alternate List Cardiac Transplantation |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Kim, Sarah N. Characterization of Factors
Influencing Biofilm Formation in
Campylobacter jejuni |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Kissinger,
Danielle L. Morley,
Alyssa Taylor,
Lucinda Slubowski,
Lauren Within
Group Communication in the Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Klocke,
Sarah K. AbrB:
Cloning and Sequencing of the C-terminal Domain |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Klompstra,
Diana M. The
Role of a Novel Forkhead Transcription Factor in Caenorhabditis elegans Gonadogenesis |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Korby,
Ambre C. Marshall,
Stephanie M. Lee,
Jae J. Extraction
and Supplementation of Human Milk Proteins for Improving Preterm Infant
Nutrition |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences) |
|
Lancaster,
Kendall M. Quality
Trends in Falls Lake, Raleigh, North Carolina during March 2005 to September
2007 |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Lawver,
Daniel R. A
New Enantiornithes Bird from the Cretaceous of Argentina |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Lazar,
Kevin J. Hook,
David H. Investigation
of Hydrogen Efflux Through Alkaline Zinc-Nickel Platings on High-Strength
Steel |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Leath,
Brenna T. The
Virtual Workplace: How Working Online Can Work For You |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Lemkes,
Jennifer M. Factors
Related to Speech-Language Pathologists' Perceptions of
Telepractice in the Delivery of Clinical Service |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Lenzi, Rachel K. Evaluating Peer Health Education: a
Chronometric Approach |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Levine, Brian M. Does Plant Organic Matter Change
Equilibrium Partitioning (Log Koc) of Select Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Between Water and
Petroleum-contaminated Sediments? |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Lloyd, Jacob Q. Research/Development of a Printable
Bioceramics Technique |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Lorick, Stephanie R. Quantity of Receptor Genes HR13 and
HR15 in Male Moth Species Heliothis subflexa
and Heliothis virescens Are Unaffected by Moth Age and Mating Status |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Lowder, Casey D. Characterization of the Impact of
Plant-specific PIPKs on Membrane-associated Actin Filament Formation in vivo |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Lusk, Selena C. Effects of Dietary Iron on Key Iron
Metabolites in Captive Lemurs |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Majeska, Alexander A. The Creation and Characterization of
Solution-Formed Silver Nanoparticles for Use in Electrospun Polymer
Composites |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Majikes, Jacob M Seyam, Mohamed A. Aberg, Christopher M. Ozcam, Ali E. Long-Time Chemical Cross-linking of
a Thermoplastic Polyimide |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Maradia, Dhara K. Making p850PVX Clone by Isolating 850nt
from pMon8453, Containing Potato Virus X cDNA |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
McAdams, Callie P. Severe Copper Deficiency Combined
with High Dietary Manganese Does Not Affect Bovine Prion Characteristics |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
McClellan, Ryan D. Biggerstaff, T.L. Winfrey, L. TEM Characterization of Nano
Crystalline Diamond Particles |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
McCown, Aubrey N. Enjoy Your Future Dental Experience:
Communication Between Your Dentist and You |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
McGill, Kelly A. The Influence of Postvocalic Voicing
and Number of Syllables On Vowel Duration |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Medearis,
Sarah A. Development of an Expression Construct to Examine the Effects of Polymorphisms within Mx on Antiviral Activity |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Medalla,
Nicole C. Sub-cloning, Expression, and Purification of Red Clover Necrotic Mosaic
Virus-Movement Protein |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Medford,
Andrew J. Ji,
Liwen Fabrication and Characterization of High-surface Area Carbon Nanofibers
from PAN/PLA Blends |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Molin,
Jasmine M. Invasive Species in North Carolina |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Moye,
Virginia A. Characterization of the 5-formylcytidine (f5C) Modification
Involved in C-A Wobble Binding of Mitochondrial tRNA Methionine (mtRNAMet)
with the AUA Codon |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Mueez,
Anwar I. Suspected Presence of P-glycoproteins in Skin |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Neely,
Ryan R. III Deep
Ultraviolet Pre-resonance Raman Scatter of Ice and Its
Implications for Climate Research |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Nicholson,
Zachary M. Functionalizing
the Inorganic/organic Interface via Self Assembled Nanolayers and
Atomic Layer Deposition |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Nilsen,
Ryan B. The
"Traditions" and "Teachings" (of Christ) in the New
International Version and the New Revised Standard Version |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
O'Kelley,
Erin The
Fear of Public Speaking |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Oluronbi,
Ruby A. Determination
of the effects of Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein on
Cell Cycle Regulators to enhance β-Cell Proliferation |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular,
Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Onori, John E. Characterization of Cellulose in ED/KSCN |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Overton, Matthew H. Characterization of Novantrone Infusion in Red
Clover Necrotic Mosaic Virus |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Oyegunwa, Olusegun A. In vitro Analysis of an Arabidopsis thaliana PIPK1
Binding Partner |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Pagano, Lara E. 3D Forecast Model Predictability of Freezing
Levels in Portland, Oregon |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Paisley, Elizabeth A. Wuester, Steven Burton, Ronald Chemical
Routes for Deposition of Calcium Copper Titanate Thin Films |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Paisley,
Elizabeth A. Craft, Spalding Losego, Mark Epitaxial
Integration of Complex Oxides on GaN for Novel Transistor Devices |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Parnell,
Courtney A. Effect
of Varying Soluble Carbohydrate Levels on Microbial Fermentation |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Parr,
Meredith A. Heterotaxin:
A Novel Pyridine Compound that Perturbs Left-Right Asymmetric Organ
Morphogenesis |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Pinkins,
Troy J. African
Americans and Government Conspiracy Theories: Implications for Health Seeking
Behaviors |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Pope,
Thomas C. Bondi-Hoyle-Lyttleton
Accretion |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Puetzer,
Jennifer L. Effects
of Cyclic Hydrostatic Pressure on Chondrogenesis of Human
Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cells |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Rankin,
Susanna K. Whole-body
Cortisol Levels in Relation to Anxiety-related Behaviors in Danio rerio
(Zebrafish) |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Raybuck,
Amy L. McAllister,
John M. Brown,
Jason S. Bustard,
Greg T. Beasley,
Nathan W. Compact
Fluorescent Light Bulbs and the Hidden Cost of Mercury Contamination |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Reass,
Emily B. What
Attracts a College Girl’s Eye in a Magazine |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Ribar,
Retha M. Family
Violence and Adolescent Mental Health |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Richards,
Sarah E. The
Importance of Play in After School Programs |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Ricks,
Jennifer L. Tumor
Environment Plays a Critical Role in Determining Response to Doxorubicin in ATR-Deficient Cells |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Rindos,
Irena Changes
in Raleigh's Urban Forest Canopy Following Development |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Rodriguez,
Octavio R. |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Rouf,
Cynthia Association
of Gene Biliverdin Reductase with Coronary Artery Disease Risk |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Rutledge,
Andrew R. Patel,
Sameer Cibils,
Janderson Starch
Microcellular Foam-Cellulose Fiber Composite Structures |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Saylor,
Katherine D. A
15Mb-Resolution, Genome-Anchored, Cytogenetically-Validated BAC Map for the
Domestic Cat |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Schach,
Emily A. Artifact
Locations and Meaning within Ohio Hopewell Burials |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Shah,
Nishant P. Development
of a Friedreichs’s Ataxia Model Cell System Using Regulated MicroRNA to
Knockdown Frataxin Expression |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Shearin,
Margaret E. Analysis
of the Spatial Distribution Patterns of Astragalus michauxii, sandhills
milkvetch |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Shepard,
Courtney J. Quantifying
a Relationship Between the Surface Characteristics and Shear Capacities of
Fractured Concrete Specimens |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Shope,
Anna Effect
of Periodontal Disease on Pregnancy Outcomes |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Simmons,
Kirsten A. Modeling
Estimated Personnel Needs for a Potential Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Sivamani, Durga An Analysis of Factors Impacting Two
Short-Distance Bird Migrant Species |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Smith, Arianna L. Transcript Profiling of Testes from
Boars Divergently Selected for Testosterone Production |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Smith, Brandon C. Reevaluating Morphological Decay
Stages of Green River Birds |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Smith, Debbie L. The Roles of ATP and Glutamate in
the Signaling Patterns of Optic Nerve Glia |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Smith,
Justin W. Bowman,
Michelle K. Selectivity- and Size-Induced
Segregation of Molecular Species in
Microphase-Separated Triblock Copolymers |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Somers, Steven G. Campbell, Amanda N. Can Blood Lead Levels in Children be
Reduced? |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Springston, Mastafa M. Natural Variation of Lipid Content
in Wild-type Drosophila melanogaster and its Implications as a Model for
Human Metabolic Syndrome |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Stallings, Kevin D. Mean Sand Temperature as the Most
Important Factor in Determining the Hatch Success of Loggerhead Sea Turtles
on Siesta Key, Florida |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Stark, David A. Characteristics of Mixed
Precipitation Storms |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Steiner,
Adam M. Brannan,
Ashley G. Morris,
Chad M. Zafar,
Abdullah Characterization
of a Pulsed High Energy Density Plasma Generation Device |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Sureja,
Pooja M. Educating
Society on the Changes in Diet that can Contribute to Good Health: A Visual
Approach |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Swindlehurst,
Garrett R. Chang,
Suk Tai Bradley,
Robert O. Shapeable
Microfluidic Materials by “Freezing” Photopolymer Networks within Flexible
PDMS |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Terrell,
William G. Macroinvertebrates
and Water Quality: Urban Creek vs. Protected Park Stream |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Thames,
Callie H. Efficiency
and Dry Matter Digestibility in Beef Cattle |
Biological
Sciences: Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural
Sciences) |
|
Thomas,
Diana E. Impact
of Pacific Tropical Cyclones on Atmospheric Predictability Over North America
|
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Thompson,
Aaron B. Fermentation
of Sweet Potatoes for Glutamic Acid Production |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Thompson,
Peter M. Cooper,
Beth W. The
Biological Activity of DEHP and its Metabolites |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Treasure,
Trevor H. Life
Cycle Analysis and Carbon Footprint Model for Bleached Pulp and Paper
Products |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Tyner,
Bryce P. An
Analysis into the Effectiveness of the NAM-211 Model for Forecasting Lake
Effect Snow |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Urzen,
Jessica M. Comparison
of Antioxidant Levels in Frozen and Imported Fresh Blueberries |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Valdez,
Siliza M. Mercury
Levels, Fish Consumption, and Human Health |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Vargas,
Johanan Investigating
the Pattern of Xenopus Gene Expression during Embryonic Development |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Vestal,
Jacob M. Watson,
Christine A. Moreau,
Kendra H. Use
of Magnetohydrodynamic Fluids to Control Pressure Fields in Three Dimensions
for Manufacturing |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Vinal,
Kellie Crystallization
of Cytoplasmic CAR Retention Protein (CCRP) |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Voytko, Katie
The
Evolution of Safety Products in Automotive: The Development of the Airbag
Safety System |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Walker,
Patrick T. Zachary,
Christopher L. Molecular
Characterization of Antioxidant Proanthocyanidins in PAP1-ANR Transgenic
Tobacco Plants |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Watkins,
Leslie G. A
Fast Data Acquisition System for Nuclear Physics |
Physical
and Mathematical Sciences |
|
Waugh,
Lindsey N. Stable
Expression of Smad Proteins for Purification of Factors That Drive
Transcription of the FSH-beta Subunit |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Wells,
Lalita G. Myth
and Realities: Understanding the
Multidimensionality within
the Black Church |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Wells,
Lalita G. Edwards,
Loren E. Moffitt,
Stephanie L. The
Salvation Army Nurturing Program: Sustaining and Maintaining Families |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Westfall,
Kathryn J. Development
of a Protocol for Functional Terminal Restriction Fragment Length
Polymorphism Analysis |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Whitaker,
Kaylan M. Investigation
of Whether the PF1280 Protein Regulates Expression of the Pyrococcus
furiosus Superoxide Reductase (SOR) System |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
White,
Brittany D. Gonzalez-Engle,
Jose Burrow,
J. Scott Plonk,
Timothy Clinical
Factors Predicting Spinal Cord Compression or Surgical
Disease on STAT MRI of the Spine in Non-Trauma Patients |
Biological
Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology |
|
Whitson,
Catherine A. Evaluation
of NC State's Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering Research Experience for
Undergraduates |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Wilkins,
Jeffrey L. Tucker,
LaTonya S. Understanding
Disciplinary Practices Among Homeless Families: Salvation
Army Nurturing Program |
Humanities,
Social Sciences, Psychology |
|
Williams,
Abbey L. Land
Use near Streams Can Have an Influence on Stream Condition |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Williams,
Cassandra N. Nunez,
Marilena B. Coxen,
Christopher L. Owen,
Matthew G. Cochran,
Matthew Thinking
Green: An Analysis of the Public's Awareness of the Carbon Offset Market |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Williams,
Kyanda S. Green Building |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Wilson,
James M. Degnan,
Jesse M. Dycus,
Justin C. Eamick,
Bonnie E. Wagner,
John David Feral
Cats: Implications, Management Strategies, and Public Opinion |
Biological
Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical |
|
Wissink,
Erin M. Rapid
Regulation of arc Transcription: Contribution of Chromatin Structure |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Witchger,
Kevin W. Analysis
of Solar Thermal Collectors in Central North Carolina |
Engineering
and Technology |
|
Womble,
Mandy A. Let's
Stick Together: E-Cadherin and the Role it Plays in Xenopus laevis Gut
Morphogenesis and Elongation |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Wright,
R. Clay Spatial
Model for in vitro Patterned Differentiation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells
|
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
York,
Abby M. D-loop of
Cloned Yucatan Miniature Pig Mitochondrial DNA Sequenced: Using SNPs for
Quantification of Occidental European Mitochondrial DNA and Yucatan Miniature
pig Mitochondrial DNA within Cloned Yucatan Miniature Pigs |
Biological
Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology |
|
Zapata,
Cheryl L. Boehm,
Ryan D. Rose,
Kassi K. Sureja,
Pooja M. Welsh,
Alice B. Stabilizing Aquatic Physical Therapy
Device |
Engineering
and Technology |
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