The 15^th Annual

NC State University
Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Abbott, Jessica M. Factors Affecting Germination Rate in Seven Carex (sedge) Species abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Abrecht, David G. Surface and Pore Structure Modification of Cellulose Fibers through Enzyme Treatment abstract	Engineering and Technology
Adams, Stephen B. Brown, Dana M. Honeycutt, James A. Maroules, Nicholas S. A Proposal for Risk-Based Inspection for North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Regulated Facilities abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Allmond, Jillian S. Use of cDNA Microarrays to Study Sexual Differentiation in Bluehead Wrasse abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Anderson, Bryan D. When Did the Atlantic Ocean Begin to Form? abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Anderson, Trevor E. Broad-band Vibrational Power Scavenging abstract	Engineering and Technology
Andrason, Andrea O’Reilly, Thomas Rogers, Neal Wells, Justin Determination of a Clean Out of Place (COP) Procedure for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals' Vaccine Pilot Plant abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Bailey, Sean T. Estrogen and Androgen Control of Prolactin Release in a Teleost Fish, the Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus): An Evaluation of Two Procedures for Analyses of Prolactin Release In Vitro abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Baker, Adam K. Rose, Joseph C. A Web-based Meteorological Teaching Tool: Correlating Atmospheric Stability to Cloud Formation abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Ballard, Matthew M. Thore, Ashleigh M. Fox, Aaron J. Frazak, Ronald A. Non – Conventional Ultra-Pasteurization of Half and Half Dairy Product abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Barnwell, Callie V. Overexpression of Glutathione Reductase from Colwellia psychrerythraea in E. coli abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Beach, Philip D. Is the Intensive Management of Southeastern Pine Plantations Sustainable? abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Belton, Jon-Matthew Immunolocalization of AL1, Geminivirus Replication Factor, in Arabidopsis Plants Infected with Cabbage Leaf Curl Virus abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Best, Kelly M. A New Species of Coraciiformes from the Green River Formation abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Beyler, Rebecca L. Deal, Holly D. Shepard, LaKendra St. Louis, Benjamin Examination of Plant-based Polymers for Implementation in Vegetarian Gummy Confections abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Boswell, Lauren M. Mortality in Broiler Breeder Flock Hens During the Early Lay Period abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Bowie, Jennifer Bennett, Gene Williams, Ralph Hardiman, Chris Long, Daniel Brinn, Burnie Enhancement of Thermal Flux at Beam Tubes and Thermal Column for NCSU PULSTAR abstract	Engineering and Technology
Brandon, Sarah K. Characterization of Bacterial Isobutylene Metabolism abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Brandon, Stephanie Hiltz, Peter Midgett, Melissa Ward, Catherine Whitener, Weldon Synthesis of a Polymer Scaffold Using Keratin Extract for Wound Healing abstract	Engineering and Technology
Brewer, Nichol Does the Diabetes Associated Mutation in the Pdx1 Homeodomain Disrupt Stability and DNA Binding? abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Britt, C. Clell Silivicultural Practices and Their Effects on Litter Fall and Biomass Accumulation abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Bunch, Aaron J. Is Native Fish Richness Declining in North Carolina Piedmont Streams? abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Burleyson, Joy R. Formation of Follicle Stimulating Hormone-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Burroughs, James L. Failure to Make aflatoxin in Aspergillus flavus Strain 241 Is not due to a Mutation in the Global Regulator LaeA abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Caruth, Joseph E. Myrmecological Behaviors to Differing Food Source Sizes in the North Carolina abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Cave, Noelle G. The Effects of Social Factors on Normative Social Distances abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Chamberlain, Rachel Elaine Quantification of Cell Viablitity in Porcine Articular Cartilage Tissue after Induced Injury abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Chesser, Megan E. Population Estimation for Eastern Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum tigrinum) using Photographic Identification abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Clark, Brandon R. Mallner, Andrew J. Bedell, Daniel M. Robles, Francisco O’Brien, Kevin P. Optimization of an Aluminum Alloy Thickness Multi-Gauge Setup abstract	Engineering and Technology
Claycomb, Jonathon S. Mars Tumbleweed Project abstract	Engineering and Technology
Coats, Ashley E. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Production by Mature Differentiated Neurons abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Conway, Robert E. Hamilton, Daniel How Do Ambient Mercury Monitoring Sites Compare in Charlotte-Is there a Regional Pattern? abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Corbitt, Alexis C. Determination of Insulin and Glucose Response to Sweet Potato and White Potato Cultivars Using ELIZA C-Peptide Analysis abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Coward, Stuart D. Edwards, Laura E. The Role of the Prodomain in (pro)caspase-3 Activity, Stability, and Folding abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Cranford, Charles W. Surfactants in Paper Recycling abstract	Engineering and Technology
Croughwell, Rachel E. Inhibition of Germinal Vesicle Breakdownin Feline Oocytes by DRB in the Presence of FSH abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Cunningham, Kathryn A. Milrad, Jared P. Perceptions of Hunting and How Hunters and Non-hunters View Each Other among North Carolina State University College Students abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Cunningham, Sarah S. NAAG Peptidase (Glutamate Carboxypeptidase) Activity is Not Up-Regulated in Rat Optic Nerve after Crush Injury abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Daigle, Kelly R. The Search for Genes and the Regulatory Mechanisms Involved in Drosophila Midline Formation and CNS Development abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Dawson, Sara J. Merlau, Sarah A. Starkey, Elizabeth J. Williams, Carla M. Steam Distillation: Extracting Essential Oils from Plants Native to North Carolina abstract	Engineering and Technology
Dean, Megan N. Ruffin, April R. Extracellular Matrix Proteins Modulate Mammary Gland Morphology in Prepuberal Mice abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
de Deugd, Casey M. Heterogeneous Monolayers of Silane Based Molecules abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Desai, Amit Y. Daniels, Patrick R. Brethauer, Jason D. Effects of Substrate Roughness on the Yield of Large Area Electrodes on BaSrTiO3 Thin Film Capacitors abstract	Engineering and Technology
Diaz, Michael L. A Statistical Quality Control Scheme for the NC Environment and Climate Observing Network abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Dixon, Elizabeth M. Use of Calcium Chloride and Vitamin D in an Aqueous Sports Drink abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Dorsch, Andrea M. Plan for Western Blot and RT-PCR Analyses of NAAG Peptidase (Glutamate Carboxypeptidase) Protein Levels and Transcription in Mammalian Nerves abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Edathil, Roshen T. Validation of DNA Microarray Data from Activin-A and TGF-β1 Treated Mouse Gonadatropes abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Edwards, Laura E. Coward, Stuart D. The Role of the Prodomain in (Pro)Caspase-3 Activity, Stability, and Refolding abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Emanuel, Lia L. Effects of Smoking on Cognitive Performance abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Evans, Ashley E. Analysis of a Native American Ossuary from North Carolina abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Evans, Courtney F. Growth of Carboxylic Acid Monolayers abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Everidge, Stephanie M. Mechanisms of Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction during Weaning Stress of Swine abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Field, Ryan M. Finite Element Analysis of Planar Micromachined Silicon Electrodes for Cortical Stimulation abstract	Engineering and Technology
Fleischmann, Lindsay J. Amylase Production on Sweet Potato in Solid Substrate Cultivation abstract	Engineering and Technology
Fogal, Chelsea L. Effect of Centrifugation on Equine Semen Quality Over Time during Cool-storage Incubation abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Fraller, Mitchell J. Devine, Anthony A. Comparing the Intestinal Microflora of Cold-Stress Afflicted and Unafflicted Manatees Using Bacterial 16S rDNA Clone Libraries abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Gatlin, Nathan P. Mortality of Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda L.) Seedlings in Relation to Soil Moisture, Genetics, and Height abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
George, Rebecca C. Viability Testing of Cryopreserved Eimeria Sporocysts abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Goad, Jake A. Dialectic in Plato and Hegel abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Grabowski, Kathryn E. Distribution of Phytoplankton Populations of the Galapagos Islands abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Hare, Brian C. Alternative Emission Standards - Making Better Use of Continuous Data abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Harrelson, John Henry Fowler, Ashel N. Smith, Sabrina N. Rochevot, John H. Foxes & Rabies: A Call for Education abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Harris, Michael J. Neuropeptide and Dopaminergic Signaling in the Brain of a Sex Changing Coral Reef Fish abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Hawn, Matthew W. Law, Josh A. McCaskill, Matthew W. McCauliffe, Adam P. Extending Fatigue Life of Printing Sleeve Using FMEA abstract	Engineering and Technology
Heermann, Maryn L. Park, Sunkyu The Effects of Fiber Type on Cellulose Fiber and Water Interactions abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Heinz, Heather M. Territorial Aggression in Bluehead Wrasse Social Hierarchies abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Hewes, Leslie A. Smith, Caroline Heat-stress Induced Expression in Arabidopsis of Recombinant Superoxide Reductase from the Hyperthermophilic Archaeon Pyrococcus Furiosus abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Hill, Aurora N. Design and Fabrication of a Microfluidic Device for Hanging Drop Cell Culture abstract	Engineering & Technology
Holder, Casey O. Characterization of Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma by Neutral Bremsstrahlung Measurement abstract	Engineering & Technology
Holland, Emily L. Using Statistical Methods to Examine Changes in the Toxic Release Inventory abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Hon, Emily W. Deposition and Characterization of Anti-reflective Nanoparticle Coatings on Solar Cells abstract	Engineering & Technology
Hooker, Lauren E. Antioxidant Activity of Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) Components in a Lipid Model System abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Hornsby, Fawn Jackson, Wilma Larsen, Caroline O’Donnell, Roberta How Do Ambient Air Pollution Mercury Levels Compare Between Elizabeth and New Brunswick, NJ? abstract	Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Horstman, Marc T. Raising the Roof: An Investigation of Extensive Green roofs as a Viable Urban Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Inge, D. Brandon A Summation and Analysis of Tropical Cyclone Gaston of 2004 abstract\	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Johansson, Sev Mechanical Anisotropy in Recrystallized Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Sheet abstract	Engineering & Technology
Johnson, Emily M. Evidence of Relationships between Pig Behavior and Performance abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Jones, Chasity N. Is the Ordering of Water Sufficient to Destabilize the DCoH Homotetramer? abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Karr, Carolyn S. In Praise of Praise: The Effect of Positive Teacher Feedback among College Students abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Kessler, Robert W. Crain, Rebecca L. Otvos, Jenny A. The Good, the Bad, and the Angry: Perceived Benefits and Consequences of Anger Expression in Parents and Children abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Kim, Okwha Foraging Behavior of Ants at Different Elevation abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Kolluru, Subha R. Use of a Balanced Incomplete Block Design to Ensure Confidentiality and Estimate Incidence of Cheating in Statistics Classes at NCSU abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Lakhani, Amit M. Adsorption of Tartaric Acid on Ag(111) abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Lamb, Kristy L. Engineering a Recombinase Inducible T Lymphocyte Line abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Larsen, Caroline Savage, Crosby Silverman, Morgan Hill, Christopher The Comparison of Gravity Waves in the Atmosphere of Mars using Different Froude Numbers in 2D Simulations with a GFDM abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Lee, Eunlim Pharmacokinetics of Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) in Pregnant Rats abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Leonard, Alisha A. Behavioral Differences Between Sows and Gilts During the Reproductive Cycle abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Loftin, Patrick G. Shepard, Nathan A. Coevolution of Toxicity of Venom in Venomous Snakes and the Resistance to Venom by Prey abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Lomax, Aaron W. Biochemical Characterization of Transgenic Tobacco Cells Expressing the Type I Inositol Polyphosphate 5-phosphatase abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Lor, Doua C. Improving Profitability of Vision Care abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Lucas, Blake C. Kulawik, Brandon J. A High-Resolution Structured Light Digital Imaging System for Biometric Identification Applications abstract	Engineering and Technology
Lupton, James N. R. Effects of Boron on Swine Semen abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Maddox, Kenya Thompson, Isaac Nivens, Claire Fleischmann, Lindsay Immobilized Cell Bioreactor for the Conversion of Synthesis Gas to Ethanol abstract	Engineering and Technology
Marshall, Patrick Andrason, Casey Auman, Ashley Beard, Adam Blumberg, Eric Brown, Brittany Burke, Katherine Carr, Hannah Hanes, Alex Hughes, Shaya Mueck, Rachel Myers, Amber Nivison, Leslie Ramirez, Natalie Schaffer, Brooks Silva, Ivonne Simmons, Kirsten Smith, Arianna Ebola: A Survey of History and Research abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Marshall, Kristina Disseler, Steven King, Matthew HH-65 Exhaust Duct Failure Analysis abstract	Engineering and Technology
Martin, Elijah Harp, Jason Development of a Test Cell for Monitoring Fuel-Failure in Very High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactors abstract	Engineering and Technology
Matthews, Jessica L. Characterization of Transforming Growth Factor-beta Ligands and Receptors in hCG-treated Peri-ovulatory Follicles abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Mayer, Matthew K. The Effect of Weight on the Outcomes of Queen Bee Fights abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Mazzawi, Joseph E. Development of Genetic Markers for the Duck using Existing Resources and the Isolation of Novel Duck Microsatellites abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
McCormick, Joshua K. Ward, Chesley L. Herpetofauna Research at Hill Forest abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
McDowell, Kelli A. Inbreeding Effects on Heliothis subflexa abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
McGuire, John A. Pearson, Ray D. Ocean Literacy of Undergraduate Students Entering an Introductory Course in Oceanography abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
McPherson, Amy L. Quantification of Atrial Retraction: A Comparison Study of Digital Image Processing Techniques abstract	Engineering and Technology
McPherson, Christine S. Residual Feed Intake (RFI), Behavioral, and Physiological Measures in Angus Bulls abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Messenger, Kevin R. The Biodiversity and Movement Patterns of Snakes in the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Miatke, William C. Quorum Sensing within the Hyperthermophilic Bacterium Thermotoga maritima abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Milrad, Jared P. Efficacy of DNA Primers Targeting invA in Salmonella enterica Serovars abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Morton, F. Blake Seed Dispersal by Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in the Dja Forest, Southeast Cameroun: A Pilot Investigation abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Moss, E. Shane Elkins, Jason R. Humphrey, Mark S. Kingston, Kevin M. Mahedy, Neal P. MOX Fuel Assembly Design abstract	Engineering and Technology
Myers, Frank B. Simpson, Jim A. A Real-time, Wideband Wireless Multi-Site Neural Stimulation Platform for Visual Prosthesis Applications abstract	Engineering and Technology
Neely, Ryan R., III Global Warming: The Effects of Increased Temperature and Carbon Dioxide abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Nivens, Claire E. Saccharification of Sweet Potatoes for the Production of Ethanol abstract	Engineering & Technology
O'Donoghue, Caitlin A. Physiological Changes in the Tissue of Envenomated Tadpoles abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Onori, John E. Dissolution of Cellulose abstract	Engineering & Technology
Orelien, Katina G. Raisanen, Kristin M. Do You Know the Quality of the Air You Are Breathing? abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Overton, Wes Uptake of Modified Red Clover Necrotic Mosaic Virus and Small Molecule Release from the Virion abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Park, Ji-Seon The Use of DCoH/HNF-1 Fusion Protein as a Tool to Analyze the Activities of a Bifunctional Protein DCoH abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Parker, Kristen F. A Microgenetic Examination of the Emergence of Pictorial Competence abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Patel, Anisha Pyon, Peter Steere, Richard Biodiesel Synthesis via Supercritical Transesterification abstract	Engineering & Technology
Patoka, Jenny Development of Turkey Astrovirus Type-2 Full-Length Infectious Clone abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Peak, Kelly L. Is There a Correlation Between Bedrock Geology and Radon in Indoor Air or Groundwater in Wake County, NC? abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Peindl, Adam E. Effect of Fluid-Induced Shear Stress on PCL Scaffolds Seeded with Adipose-Derived Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells abstract	Engineering & Technology
Perry, Warren M., II A Genetic Screen for Genes Necessary for Drosophila Midline Cell Formation and CNS Development abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Phillips, Katherine C. Size Segregation of Granular Materials Under Shear abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Phyars, Alysaa A. Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus sp. Isolated from Nursery Pigs at Different Stages of Development abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Pimputkar, Kaustubh R. Bharath, Satyaveda C. Preparation and Characterization of Atomically Flat Lithium Niobate Surfaces abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Price, Nathan R. Steen, Julie A. Vidt, Meghan E. Shillinglaw, Benjamin A. A Rod Bending Device for Spinal Surgeries abstract	Engineering and Technology
Proffit, Danielle L. Mullins, Sarah E. Allen, Brian E. Helsel, Adam W. Improving the Lubricity of the Tyco GelWrap Product abstract	Engineering and Technology
Proffit, Diana E. Cutler, Darren W. Dahlke, Tanner B. Fletcher, Colin G. Oxendine, James H. Characterization of Transverse Edge Cracking in Continuously Cast Low Carbon Steel Slabs abstract	Engineering and Technology
Rankin, Susanna K. Domestication and Genetic Contributions to Anxiety-related Behaviors in Danio rerio (Zebrafish) abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Reddy, Caroline M. Landscaping for Wildlife: A Demonstration on the North Carolina State University Campus abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Reese, Nickolas Processing and Development of a New Ultra-light High-strength Material abstract	Engineering and Technology
Reising, Sarah E. A Petrographic and Geochemical Study of a Quartz-Normative Diabase Dike in the Eastern Piedmont abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Ribar, Retha M. The Effect of Relationships on Sexual Self-Disclosure abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Ribeill, Guilhem J. Fibrinogen Adsorption on Nanocrystalline Diamond and PEG Surfaces abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Roberts, Wesley A. Conduction of Electrospun Fibers Containing Carbon Nanotubes Through Insulating Polymer abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Robles, Francisco Producing the 'Jets' of the Cassiopeia A SNR with a Spherical Supernova abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Rogers, Charles R. Quadratic Inverse Eigenvalue Problems abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Rose, Aaron Internal Wave Generation over the Continental Margin in the South China Sea abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Rueda, Caroline M. The Determination of Under-reporting and Over-reporting and Focus Group Evaluation of an Internet-Based Diet Analysis Program by Middle School Students abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Rush, Christina M. Survey of Spider and Woolly Monkey Diets and Health Histories at Thirteen Institutions abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Savage, L. Crosby, III Idealized Simulations of Low Froude Number Flow Over Martian Mountains abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Saville, Amanda C. Morphometric analysis of Matelea maritima in the West Indies abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Scheunemann, Ann E. Do Modifications Influence the Thermodynamics of Antibiotic Binding to the Ribosome? abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Scott, Mary C. Characterizing the Rotational Motion of Coumarin using Polarized Fluorescence Measurements abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Seabolt, Brynn S. Implications of Apartment Companion Animal Restrictions within Wake County abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Selgrade, Brian The Relationship between Surface Cracking in Impacted Cartilage and Impact Direction abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Shah, Aditi D. Processing and Characterization of Functionally Graded Hydroxyapatite Coating abstract	Engineering and Technology
Shaw, Samantha L. Linear Growth of Non-Axisymmetric SASI Modes in Core Collapse Supernovae abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Sherman, J.A. NAAG Peptidase (Glutamate Carboxypeptidase) Activity is Developmentally Regulated in Rat Optic and Sciatic Nerves and Increases after Crush Injury of Sciatic Nerve abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Shirley, Elizabeth D. Genomic Quality Assessment of Archived Wild Carnivore Feces to Evaluate a Noninvasive Disease Surveillance Strategy abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Shore, Scott Culberson, Brandon Rupert, Jason Shearin, Laura Crush Resistant Drainage System abstract	Engineering and Technology
Showers, Alexander J. Wireless Remote Control of a Mini-Vehicle abstract	Engineering and Technology
Simpson, Jim A. Myers, Frank B. A Closed Loop Multi-Site Gastrointestinal Pacing System abstract	Engineering and Technology
Simpson, Kendra D. Modulation of Mucin Production in Normal Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Smith, Emily J. The Effects of Collagen Coating In Vitro on Epithelial Cell Cultures abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Smith, Krystal L. The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Spirituality in Recovering Homeless Men abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Smith, Maureen C. Hollifield, Dawn Pritchard, Danielle Southeast Raleigh Mathematics and Science Initiative abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Speight, Molly E. Cancer Cell Targeting and Therapeutic-Drug Deliveries Using Red Clover Necrotic Mosaic Virus abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Speller, Danielle H. Manipulation of a Cell Nucleus with a Novel Nanoprobe Device abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Spence, Kelley L. Thin Films of Cellulose for Studies in Surface Chemistry abstract	Engineering and Technology
Spidel, Michael R. Lee, Jeffery B. Ricks, Wilson E. Smith, Jason B. Riddle, Jason D. Inland River Herring in Northeast North Carolina abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Squillace, Carol D. Health Consequences of Job Loss in Robeson County abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Stone, Una L. Choosing a Solvent for Selective Poly(bisphenol A) carbonate Hydrogenation abstract	Engineering and Technology
Stowe, Sean D. The DNA-binding Specificity and Promiscuity of the Bacillus subtilis AbrB Protein abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Stroud, Molly K. Display Rule Usage in Middle Childhood abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Stuckey, Philip A. Fitzgerald, Zachary R. Heath, L. Catherine Johansson, Severn T. W. Optimizing Silane-Crosslinked Polyethylene Foams for Cryogenic Insulation abstract	Engineering and Technology
Sutay, Christopher A. An Electrostatically Actuated Elastomeric Microfluidic Valve abstract	Engineering and Technology
Swaney, Paul M. Bell, Devon G. Broome, Wesley D. Ogburn, Justin D. Rominger, Alan S. Schweitzer, Tyler M. A Transportation Cask for High Burnup Spent Nuclear Fuel abstract	Engineering and Technology
Szwagiel, Jaclynn Possiel, Erin A Genetic Basis for Differences in Larval Coloration Patterns between Heliothis virescens and Heliothis subflexa abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Timpy, Evan L. Identifying Nitrate Sources in a Forested Stream Using Stable Isotope Analysis abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Toffton, Shannon M. Effects of Dexamethasone in the Rat Model (review) abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Townsend, Davon M. Effects of Processing on the Sensory and Antioxidant Properties of Blueberry Juices from Selected North Carolina Cultivars abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Truong, Diana M. Determination of the Glycemic Index of Sweet Potato and Caiapo abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Turner, Frances B. The Effect of the Neonatal Environment on Boar Fertility abstract	Biological Sciences: Applied Sciences
Tweedy, Eamonn Joyner, Sarah Lynn Vogl, Chris Dixon, Anthony R. Benim, Robert Heart Rate Regulation During the Postural Change from Sitting to Standing abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Walker, Antonio R. Sample Concentration Production from a Mixture of Two Substances Using a Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Based Microfluidic Mixing Device abstract	Engineering and Technology
Walker, Christopher R. Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Modulates Eosinophilic Inflammation in a Murine Model of Ozone Allergen Interaction abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Ward, Catherine L. Adhesion of Adipose-Derived Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells onto Softwood Cellulose Scaffolds abstract	Engineering and Technology
Watts, Matthew O. Gene Expression after Flame-wounding in Tomato: Analysis of Microarray Data abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Wearden, Katherine A. Making the Farm to Fork Connection at NCSU abstract	Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology
Wellman, Rachel L. The Flora of Two Rare Piedmont Communities: Longleaf Pine and Unique Bottomland Hardwoods abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Welsh, Laura E. A Non-Invasive Technique for Administering Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) to American Bird Grasshoppers abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Werlau, Timothy A. Capps, Andrew Devine, Anthony A. Demonstrating an Exponential Log Reduction in the Microbial Load of Organic Agricultural Waste Following a Mass Mortality Event abstract	Biological Sciences: Ecology, Environmental, Conservation, Botanical
Whitener, Weldon Giallo, Joe Soohoo, Jeff Development of a Tensile Strain Bioreactor and an Accompanying Autonomous LabVIEW Program Used in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation abstract	Engineering and Technology
Wickre, Bennett Alexander, Lauren Daniels, Tarnisha Leksrisompong, Phanin Temperature Control via Packaging to Ensure Quality and Safety in Foods abstract	Engineering and Technology
Williams, Valerie N. Immuno-biochemical and Molecular Biological Analyses of Multiple Yolk Precursors, Vitellogenins, in Xenotoca eiseni, a Viviparous Goodied Fish abstract	Biological Sciences: Molecular, Biochemical, Genetics, Cell Biology
Williard, Mary Wessels, Laura Membrane Fusion and Sindbis Virus Infection abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Willis, Rebekah S. Nutrition Students and Changes in Their Health Habits abstract	Biological Sciences: Zoology, Physiology, Behavior, Neurobiology
Wilson, Erica F. Tucker, David J. Cruz, Chris A. McClees, Charita M. Angermeier, Karl G. Beasley, Jessica M. Investigation of Wear Properties of CoCrMo Alloys used in Hip Replacement Prosthetics abstract	Engineering and Technology
Wilson-Short, Gareth B. Spin Dimer Analysis of the Ordered Magnetic Structures of the Double Perovskites A2RMoO6 and A2RRuO6 (A = alkaline earth, R = rare earth) abstract	Physical & Mathematical Sciences

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