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The 18th Annual

NC State University
Undergraduate Research Symposium

 

Abstracts

 


 

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 



  
 Session Assignments are noted on the Participants Listing

 

 

Adamek, Evan R.             

Nanoscale-defined, In-plane Oriented Molecular Deposition

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Allam, Afreen
Conjugation of Water Soluble Carbon Nanotube with Drugs like Taxol and Gemcitabine
abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Allen, Elizabeth L.

Cameron, Paul H.

Stewart, David A.

Mbaneme, Veronica

Residential Green Design and Development in Cary, NC     

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Andrew, William C.

Does ATP, Glutamate or NAAG Affect Glial Cell Number in Rat Sciatic Nerve?

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Anthony, Anisha R.

Henderson, Katelyn

Characterizing the Unfolded Protein Response in Arabidopsis Mutants       

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Austin, Britt

Hinson, Eric

Moore, Christopher

Shear Mixer Homogenization in Ultra-Pasteurized Whole Milk

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Avery, Samantha R.

Creating an Alternative to Venom Gland Excision in Agkistrodon Contortrix

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

Ayers, Ashton L.    

Assessment of First Year College Students' Nutrition Knowledge and Eating Behaviors

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Ballard, Eric J.  

Soil Fertility Management in Organic Cropping Systems

abstract

Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical

Bauer-Nilsen, Sarah

A Study of Meta-Analysis

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Beard, Rachel M.

McCullen, Seth D.

Effect of Electrical Stimulation on the Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Behrouzi, Aria M.

Assessment of Miscanthus Grass for Optimized Bioethanol Production

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Brannan, Ashley G.

Sugimoto, Mark

Nobles, Jeremy

Madzivanyika, Collen       

Cumberland, Riley

Feasibility of Hydrogen Production with Nuclear Energy        

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Braxton, Malissa L.

Alkanes as Intake Digestibility Indicators                   

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Buchanan, Emma

Follicular Dynamics and Embryo Field Following Subcutaneous Administration

of Follicle Stimulating Hormone in Holstein Cows

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

 

Buck, Jordan E.

Collegiate Sport Fans: The Impact of Socialization on Sport Consumption

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Burger, Erika E. 

Myers, Ashley N.

Somers, Steven G.

Analysis of Water Quality Tests

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Burkey, Mary T.

An Analysis of Household Carbon Footprints in the US                         

abstract

EnvironMentors

Butler, Andrew B.

Camless Variable Valve Timing              

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Byrne, Jacqueline

Effect of Varying Surfactant Concentrations on Drop Diameter in Small-Scale Micro Array Printing

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Cessna, Jennifer L.

Analysis of Summit Plateaus in Western Mongolia: Uplifted and Preserved Paleoerosion Surfaces or the Intersection of Topography with the Glacial Buzzsaw?

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Chrisco, Whitney P.

Drug A Reduces MMP-9 Expression by Immortalized HCE Cells        

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Coggin, John D.              

The Population Stalemate:  Searching for a Solution after Forty Years of Discourse

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Cohen, Sara D. 

Purple Sweet Potato Extract Enhances Cox-2 Expression and Prostaglandin E2 Formation in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells        

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Coulon-Johnson, Ann C.

Use of Audio Stimulation to Increase Suckling Piglet Growth and Survival to Weaning       

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

 

Craddock, Scott T.

Betancur, Lissete

Analyzing Cellulose Synthase (CESA) Gene Expression and Cell Wall Thickness in Arabidopsis Vegetative Trichomes

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

 

Cumbie, Rebecca V.

A Case Study on Tropical Cyclone Intensification

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Daniel, Kevin M.

Production of Microfibrillar Cellulose for Use in High Strength Biocomposites 

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Daniel, Roger E.              

Jones, Eric J.

Sievers, Jessica L.

Inclusion Analysis for Calcium Treated Grades of Steel

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Daniels, Caitlin R.

Effects of Secondary Tasks on Adaptation Acquisition, Retention, and Transfer         

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Davis, Raleigh L.             

Incorporation of Copper Phthalocyanine Nanoparticles into Poly(styrene-(ethylene-co-butylene)-styrene) (SEBS)

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Desai, Anushri V.            

Henley, Megan D.

Regulation of FSHB Production Using Doxycycline Gene Switch                 

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Draelos, Mark T.    

Artificial Antenna Tactile Sensor

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Dunn, Susan

Determination of a Collimated Beam Design for Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes (UV LEDs)          

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Earley, Kathryn E.

Roskov, Kristen E.

Electrospinning Nanostructured Organometallic Polymer Systems Containing Magnetically-Active Nanoparticles or Poly(ferrocenylsilanes)

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Earley, Kathryn E.

Jafarpour, Farshid

Rose, Corinne E.

Magnetic Separation in Zero Gravity

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Edwardsen, Ginger E.    

NAD+ Salvage Pathways: NatV Activity of Phage-Infected Vibrio parahaemolyticus & Escherichia coli             

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Estes, Christian S.

Embryo Gene Expression Profiling during Developmental Stages Associated with the Development of Abnormal Pigmentation in the Silkie Chicken

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Eustache, Brittney

Sport Consumption Interest and Behaviors of African-American NASCAR Fans

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Fairey, Donta’ J.              

Bigsby, Kevin M.

Assessing the Feasibility of Using Mobile Computing Technology for Field Data Collection

abstract

Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical

Freeman, Kenda T.

The Effects of Diet on Weight in Drosophila melanogaster: A Genetic and Environmental Interaction

abstract                

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Gaglione, Joseph P.       

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Different Advising Strategies

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Gamble, Michael B.

Battle of the Hybrids

abstract

EnvironMentors

Gardner, Laura K.

Catalase and Peroxidase Studies of the KatG Mutants H270C and H270Y

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Gazdeck, R. Kyle

Dolezal, Andrea L.

Development of an Arabidopsis thaliana-based Screening Assay for Potential Pathogenicity Impaired Mutants in Aspergillus flavus

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Gleason, Katherine L.

Frady, Samantha L.

Predation Hazard Influences Nocturnal Feeding Activity of Guppies (Poecilia reticulata)                           

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Gore, Kristen L.

Bader, Nicole J.

Gaddis, Marshall G.

Meteorologically-Adjusted Particulate Matter Trend Analysis

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Gorski, Stephanie L.

Evolution of Host Recognition in Pest Moths

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Greene, Jodie

Synthesis of G2 Dendrimer

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Griggs, Rashay M.

Professional Development and the Application of Visual Graphics   

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Grismer, Dane A.   

Characterization of Starch Microcellular Foam Particle Formation                

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Guignard, Lewis B.

Layered Organic Photovoltaics

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Hall, Brandon D.              

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging and Feed Efficiency in Angus Bulls

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Hampson, Max M.

Measuring Aerosol Optical Thickness via Diode Laser Extinction        

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Harris, Nicolette M.

Interaction of Host PIAS Protein with Viral Nsp1 Protein of European Strain PRRS Virus (PRRSV)

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Hassounah, Nadia

The Effect of Vitamin D on Porcine Satellite Cell Activity

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Herbold, Mallory A.         

Inhibition of Cytokine Secretion in Human Monocytes

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Hewitt, Andrew

Electronic Spectroscopy of Organic Semiconductors in Planar Magnetic Junctions

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Hicks, Justin

In Vitro Biomechanical Comparison of Internal Spinal Fixation Techniques on the

Canine Lumbosacral Vertebrae

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Hilton, Jacob L.

Optimization of Seed Germination in Pyxidanthera barbulata var. brevifolia

abstract

Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical

Hiscock, Samantha L.

Sustainability, Energy and Engineering Summer REU: Increasing the Number of Underrepresented Groups in STEM Fields

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Ho, Kit I.              

Identifying siRNA that Inhibits Expression of Mouse Follicle

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Hook, David H.

Chan, Ryan N.

Powell, Javon

Wong, Patrick Z.

High Temperature, Thin-Film Thermocouples

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Hook, Joseph A.
Exploration and Analysis of DNA-elongation Techniques
abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Hughes, Sara S.

Acoustic Analysis of Vowel Productions of Individuals in an

ESL Pronunciation Program

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Hunter, Chad M.              

Identification of Constitutive and Inducible Response Elements in the Human Pregnane X Receptor (PXR) Gene              

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Hurt, David A.         

The Effect of Size on the Utility of Circulating Insulin-like Growth Factor I as a Biomarker for Growth in a Teleost Fish, the Hybrid Striped Bass

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Huston, Rachael M.

Designing Performative Science Materials for Centennial Campus Middle School    

abstract

Design

Iyengar, Mangala S.

Effects of ATP and Glutamate on Sciatic Nerve Glia

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Jackson, Lauren C.

Bender, Brian F. 

Tung, Toby V.   

Reactive Ion Etch Optimization for Polysilicon on MEMS Devices       

abstract

Engineering and Technology

James, Jennifer J.

Clark, Camille A.

Rice, William J.

Crustal Matter: Exploring the Differences between Ambient Air Samples and Emissions Inventory

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Jameson, Nicole A.

Consumption Behavior of Professional Football Fans in Fan Clubs

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Jameson, Nicole A.
Latino and Non-Latino Consumption Patterns at a Professional Baseball Game
abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Jones, Amanda B.

PAS Protein Regulation of the Midline and Tracheal System             

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Kan, I Wei (Grace)

Correlation of KatG Mutants to Isoniazid Resistance in Tuberculosis (TB)

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Kennedy, Chris B.

Study of Low Density, Low Temperature Plasmas Containing Non-Maxwellian Electron Energy Distribution Functions Using Novel Langmuir Probe Analysis Techniques  

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Kenny, Samuel G.

The Characterization of a Physical Model of Accretion: SS CYG         

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Kulukulualani, Anthony   

B Lymphocyte Activation Affects the Expression of DC-SIGN and Co-Stimulatory Molecules                 

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Lada, Carissa L.

Pierce, Jonathan R.

Harris, Joshua S.

Improving Tracking and Erosion Resistance Performance of Raysulate Formula T277     

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Lancaster, Devin M.

Carbon Storage in Urban and Rural Loblolly Pine Trees

abstract

EnvironMentors

Largen, Janine

The Impacts of Consumers’ Internet Information Search Patterns on Their Purchase Decisions and Welfare

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Lawrence, Andrew J.

Evaluation of Crossing Structures for the Endangered Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel

abstract

Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical

Leone, Jason T.

Gore, Kristen

Pearce, Jamie

Forecasting Wildfires and Examining the Extent of Global Climate Change

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Lentz, Ellen E.

Increasing Inositol Lipid Signaling Alters Starch Metabolism in Plants

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Leotaud, John A.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection and Characterization Using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy                  

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Lewis, Nicole M.              

Development of an In-situ Video-Based Monitoring System for Stent Deformation and Migration Mechanisms            

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Lichtenberger, Adele M.


Surfactant Spreading on Thin Liquid Films

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Lohmeyer, Whitney

New Method for Calculating Skin Friction at Transition from Laminar to Turbulent Boundary Layers

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Long, Brandon J.  

UV Resonance Nano-Raman Spectroscopy             

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Majikes, Jacob

Permeability of PET and Recycled PET Nanocomposites                  

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Markunas, Madeline M.    

The Effects of Small Grain Silage on Lactation Performance and Milk Content as an Alternative for Traditional Corn-based Feeds

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Mbaneme, Veronica

Production of Cellulase Enzymes in Solid Substrate Cultivation for the Conversion of a Paper Based Cellulosic Substrate to Fermentable Sugars

abstract

Engineering and Technology

McDuffie, Maria

Mason, Latavia

Gray, Curtis

Breaux, Gerard

Qualitative Analysis of Religious Symbolism in Hip Hop Album Covers

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

McQuilling, John P.

McCullen, Seth D.

Responses of Adult Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to ATP and

Electrical Stimulation

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Medda, Suman

Fabrication of a Middle Ear Conductance Testing Apparatus

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Medlin, Emily G.

Effects of Culture Media and Oxygen Tension on Cytosine Methylation and Gene Expression in Preimplantation Mouse Embryos

abstract              

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Mendenhall, Heather N.   

The Effects of Copper Concentration on Whey Protein Isolate Foam Stability  

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Meyerhoff, Robert R.

Characterization of Turkey iNOS and Development of Assays to Study its Role in Acute Viral Enteritis          

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Miller, Tenea M.      

Alston, Britany P.

Badawi, Steven M.

Brim, Ruth E.

Solar Powered Water Heater

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Molin, Jasmine M.

Acid Rain

abstract

EnvironMentors

Mortell, Quinn D.

The Effects of Distance from Habitat Edge and Disturbance on the Dispersal

of the Appalachian Brown Butterfly

abstract

Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical

Ni, Xiao J.

Bloom, Stephanie

The Cellular Role of Pitx2 in Left-Right Asymmetric Gut Morphogenesis

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Nomina, Jessica

Pet Relinquishments at Second Chance Pet Adoptions

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Nomina, Justine                

University Responses to Campus Incidents

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Orbon, Benjamin N.

AGET ATRP Polymerization in Microfluidic Device for Biosensing

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Overton, Matthew H.

Characterization of the Murine Immune Response Against Red clover necrotic mosaic virus

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Parkins, Holly E.    

Effectiveness of Heifer Plus for Gender Preselection of Bovine Embryos Produced In Vitro

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Patel, Hamish S.

Patel, Chandni P.

Candidate Axon-Glia Signaling Agents in Rat Optic Nerve

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Patel, Rushil V.

Zoonotic Diseases of Current Importance to Gujarat, India

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Phillips, Natalie M.

The Wayne County Food Systems Initiative: Creating Community Awareness and Sustainable Food Systems

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Porter, Daniel K.    

Smith, Isaac M.

Matroni-Rakes, Maureen D.

Clements, Ben R.  

Vipond, Weston K.

Trailer-Mounted Mixer Design For Combining Hog Lagoon Sludge and Biomass

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Pung, Jordan S.     

Utility of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I and RNA:DNA Ratios as Growth Biomarkers in Fishes

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Reass, Emily B.      

The Unfair Lady: Lessons about Identity and Rhetoric in My Fair Lady

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Reynolds, Casey

Felice, Renee

Mendenhall, Heather

Meng, Catherine

Coffee Flavored, Dairy Based, Probiotic Beverage

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Riaz, Shahbaz A.   

The Effects of Forage Treatments on Nitrogen Metabolism of Beef Steers

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Riaz, Shahbaz A.

Shin, Jae W.

Holcomb, Jen

Smathers, Sarah A.

Production, Analysis, and Evaluation of a Fermented Soy Beverage

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Riboul, Rashid P.            

Modification of Enzymes for Use in Organic Solvents by the Amide Linkage of Succinimidyl Carbonate Poly(ethylene)glycol

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Richardson, Whitney L.

Determination of the Effect Genetic Polymorphisms Have on Subcellular Localization of the Chicken Mx Protein

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Rooks, Kenneth F.

Dodd, Christopher B.

Happel, Alec S.

Kennedy, Christopher B. 

Design of an Interrogation System for Nuclear Proliferation Detection

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Rose III, Joseph W.

The Effect of Munc18/nSec1 on Syntaxin's Open/Closed States          

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Sadovy, Garik C.

Behavioral Analysis of Oligonucleotides in DNA Multilayer Films       

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Schafer, Johanna M.

Construction and Validation of Mutant Superoxide Reductase to Serve as a Negative Control in Genetically Modified Tomato Research                 

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Schroeder, Caroline A.

Inhibition of Equine Infectious Anemia on Feline Cells Treated with Peptide in vitro

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Schweizer, Nikki M.           

Residual Feed Intake and links between the Levels of T3, T4, IGF-I, Progesterone, and Testosterone in Beef Cattle              

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

 

Shah, Rohil V.

The Growing Inconsistencies of Cost-Benefit Analysis and the Impeding Regulatory Crisis

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Shearer, Kimberly L.

Electrospun Nanofibers of Aliginates for Tissue Scaffolds

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Sigal, Halli D.

Coat Shedding Estimation among Angus Cows and Establishing a Working Score System

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Sigmon, Jr., John C.

Microfluidic Device for Trapping and Studying Yeast               

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Smith, Justin

Predicting the Phase Behavior of Solvated Triblock Copolymers

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Somers, Steven G.

Myers, Ashley N.

Burger, Erika E.

Can Blood Lead Levels in Children Be Reduced?       

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Sommerville, Elizabeth R.

Characterization of Serum and Glucocorticoid Induced Kinases (SGK) in a Teleost Fish during Salinity Adapatation

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Stern, R. Allysa

Effect of Dietary Energy Intake on Digestibility in Mature Horses                   

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Strayhorn, Tyler A.

Bioconversion: Analyzing Hardwood and Softwood as Artificial Soil Matrices         

abstract

Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical

Swindlehurst, Garrett R.

Encapsulation of Iron Pyrophosphate Colloids in a Cellulose Microparticle Matrix

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Taylor, Briana

Characterization of Mutants for Protein Trafficking Pathways

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Tsuen, Ho Yan

Craig, Ashley B.     

Parents' Socialization of Children's Gendered Language: Does the Presence of People in Conversation Matter?

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Tyndall, James M.

Chitwood, M. Colter

Leptin Radioimmunoassay Validation and Correlation to Body Condition in White Tailed Deer                        

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

 

Vestal, Allison A.    

Activation Tagging of Gravacin Hypersensitivity Mutants

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Vestal, Jacob M.    

Use of Magnetorheological Fluid for Use as a Tunable Mold for Polymer Processing                              

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Watson, Andrea G.

Diet Digestibility and Efficiency in Beef Cattle                          

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

White, Stacey M.    

Influence of Sampling Method and Plant Part on Nutritional Analysis of Corn Stover

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Whitener, Gregory S., Jr.

Effect of Wet vs. Dry Baling on Nutritional Value of Corn Stover           

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Williams, Abbey L.

Land Use and Macroinvertebrates in Streams

abstract

EnvironMentors

Willams, Nicholas S.         

Detecting Allometric Trends in Differing Levels  of Genetic Control in Juvenile Loblolly Pine      

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

 

Williams, Stephanie N.     

Drosophila as a Mdel for GxE Iteractions behind Metabolic Syndrome

abstract

Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology

Williamson, Sarah E.

Speech Perception and Speech Production Accuracy Pre- and Post-Activation of Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

Winslow, Benjamin L.

Relationships among Feed Utilization, ADG, Behavior, and Carcass Ultrasonic Measures in Angus Heifers

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Womack, Brandon S.

Holmes, Thomas W.

Brown, Brandon S.

Rail Shippable Natural Circulation Boiling Water Reactor

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Woody, Susan M.  

Genetic Detection of Human Sex Chromosomes Using PCR and RAFT Polymerization Reaction                

abstract

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Wormald, Jonathan L.   

Monte Carlo Modeling and Burnup Assessment for the NCSU PULSTAR

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Wray, Shequenta L.

Impact of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on    Inflammation in Porcine IPECJ2 Cells

abstract

Applied Sciences (Crop, Poultry, Animal, and Horticultural Sciences)

Wright, Lindsey M.

Sleeve Gastrectomy in an Obese Rat Model to Elucidate the Hormonal Mechanisms behind Obesity         

abstract

Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology

 

Ye, Michelle

Vermicompost's Effects on Plant Growth

abstract        

EnvironMentors

Zafar, Abdullah

Anderson, Curt

Mallner, Maria

Morris, Chad

Stehle, Nick

Nitrogen Inductively-coupled Plasma Source  

Engineering and Technology

Zmithrovitch, Katrina L.   

McClellan, Ryan 

Clearfield, Raphael

Microstructural Control of 7085-T7452 Forgings                       

abstract

Engineering and Technology

Zuravle, James Z.  

The Decisional Balance, Commitment, and Self-Efficacy of Past and Current Exercise Patterns

abstract

Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology

 

 

 

 

 

 


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