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- An Analysis on the History of Campaign Finance Reform Laws and the Impact of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling on Campaign.
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- Broggi, Renzo, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
- Date Issued
- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005561
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- An Examination of the Morphosyntactic Structure of Verb Phrases in Chaldean Neo-Aramaic.
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- Barile, Paul, Hamilton, Michael
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This research is an examination of the morphological and syntactical features found within verb phrases of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, a Semitic language which originates from Mesopotamia. From this examination, a configurational model is proposed, which depicts the grammatical arrangement of these morphosyntactic features during verb phrase formation. Additionally, accompanying this description of the language's verb phrases, a dependency-based approach is taken for the analysis of the language's...
Show moreThis research is an examination of the morphological and syntactical features found within verb phrases of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, a Semitic language which originates from Mesopotamia. From this examination, a configurational model is proposed, which depicts the grammatical arrangement of these morphosyntactic features during verb phrase formation. Additionally, accompanying this description of the language's verb phrases, a dependency-based approach is taken for the analysis of the language's sentence structure. Such a method departs from traditional perspectives which posit that the concept of a sentence is the compositional result of two distinct linguistic elements: a subject and a predicate (the verb phrase). However, from the analysis of the language, an argument is presented for a reconsideration of the conceptualization of a sentence that would position the verb as the primary element, or nucleus, on which all other occurring elements are either directly or indirectly dependent.
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- 2018
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000029
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of the Excited States of Isobutene.
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- McLachlan, Jeffrey, Snyder, Patricia Ann, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Vacuum ultraviolet magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) and absorption spectra of isobutene were obtained experimentally and compared to theoretical data (DFT calculation with Gaussian software) with the goal of better understanding the electronic structure of simple olefins. MCD is the differential absorption of left and right circular polarized light in the presence of an external magnetic field. This means that a MCD spectrum contains both positive and negative peaks while an absorbance...
Show moreVacuum ultraviolet magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) and absorption spectra of isobutene were obtained experimentally and compared to theoretical data (DFT calculation with Gaussian software) with the goal of better understanding the electronic structure of simple olefins. MCD is the differential absorption of left and right circular polarized light in the presence of an external magnetic field. This means that a MCD spectrum contains both positive and negative peaks while an absorbance spectrum contains only positive peaks. MCD is useful when used in conjunction with a corresponding absorbance spectrum to assign spectral bands that may have been hidden by overlap in the absorbance spectrum. The experimental and theoretical results coincide with the two lowest energy transitions of isobutene being assigned as [...]. This is also consistent with what has been observed in ethylene and propylene, π→π^* is not the lowest transition in mono-olefins.
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005589
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Analyzing Changes in Salinity and Evaporation on Water Quality.
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- Causey, Annie, Lemos, Renata, Goordeen, Avion, Selch, Donna, Abbott, Cara J., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
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The evaporation of water in the ocean can lead to hyper salinity caused by the extra substances left behind during the process. The Florida bay is surrounded by the Florida loop current and the Florida Keys, its salinity reading has been recorded as high as 70 ppt, double the normal capacity of seawater. The bay salinity depends on the amount of fresh water released from the Everglades and the magnitude of water outputted to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the ratio...
Show moreThe evaporation of water in the ocean can lead to hyper salinity caused by the extra substances left behind during the process. The Florida bay is surrounded by the Florida loop current and the Florida Keys, its salinity reading has been recorded as high as 70 ppt, double the normal capacity of seawater. The bay salinity depends on the amount of fresh water released from the Everglades and the magnitude of water outputted to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the ratio between the amount of water evaporated and the amount of precipitates left in the remaining water pool. For this research nine saltwater treatments from 0 to 40 ppt in increments of 5 ppt were constructed to examine how evaporation rates are affected by varying salinities. During this study, data were collected from each of the nine treatments before and after evaporation. The data recorded included salinity readings, pH levels and volume of water evaporated. The analyses of this data will determine the relationship between salinity levels and evaporation rates.
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- 2015
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005180
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Angiographic Changes of Blood Vessels in the Photoreceptor Degenerative Mouse Retina.
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- Nguyen, Matthew, Shen, Wen, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Tortuous, or twisted, arteries and veins are commonly observed in humans and animals diagnosed with diseases caused by the degeneration of photoreceptor cells. However, the mechanisms of their formation and development are poorly understood. We used immunocytochemical, confocal imaging and computer remodeling techniques to map the angiographic changes in the photoreceptor degenerative mouse model, pde6d (rd1) mice. We found that mechanical instability and rewiring in the distal retina of rd1...
Show moreTortuous, or twisted, arteries and veins are commonly observed in humans and animals diagnosed with diseases caused by the degeneration of photoreceptor cells. However, the mechanisms of their formation and development are poorly understood. We used immunocytochemical, confocal imaging and computer remodeling techniques to map the angiographic changes in the photoreceptor degenerative mouse model, pde6d (rd1) mice. We found that mechanical instability and rewiring in the distal retina of rd1 mice could be mechanisms for the initiation and development of these tortuous vessels. We also found that in the late stages of retinal degeneration, severe tortuosity leads to ischemic attack in the distal retina. This study provides valuable insights into understanding the pathologic changes of retinal blood vessels in the development of diseases in humans and animals.
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005594
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Applications of Calculus In the Real World.
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- Gray, Danielle, Nikolova-Popova, Daniela, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Calculus is a division of mathematics that involves finding derivatives, integrals, and properties of functions. One subdivision of calculus is differential calculus which deals with continuous change and its applications. Another subdivision is differential calculus which deals with the rates at which quantities change. Although calculus was not discovered until the 1670’s, by Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, it still is relevant today and can be used in the “real world”. For example,...
Show moreCalculus is a division of mathematics that involves finding derivatives, integrals, and properties of functions. One subdivision of calculus is differential calculus which deals with continuous change and its applications. Another subdivision is differential calculus which deals with the rates at which quantities change. Although calculus was not discovered until the 1670’s, by Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, it still is relevant today and can be used in the “real world”. For example, calculus can be applied to the physical interactions in the game of baseball, the shape and color of rainbows as well as finding the area under a bridge. This project will prove that calculus is not something that can be just learned in the classroom but can be applied to everyday life.
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005571
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Applications of Rain Catchers For Reduced Usage of Clean Water in Household Plumbing.
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- King, Bertrand, Figallo, Jean Paul, Mesnick, Joshua, Su, Joe, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Adequate supply of clean water is one of the major challenges facing humanity for decades to come. For every flush of a toilet, 1 to 3 gallons of clean water is used. To put this in perspective, the World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 5 gallons of water per person per day for washing, cooking, and drinking. To conserve water and the associated energy required for produce clean water, our research focuses on recycling of rainwater by rerouting the plumbing of a house to connect...
Show moreAdequate supply of clean water is one of the major challenges facing humanity for decades to come. For every flush of a toilet, 1 to 3 gallons of clean water is used. To put this in perspective, the World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 5 gallons of water per person per day for washing, cooking, and drinking. To conserve water and the associated energy required for produce clean water, our research focuses on recycling of rainwater by rerouting the plumbing of a house to connect to an outdoor rain catcher. Design of replacing clean water with rainwater for a typical house is presented.
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005581
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Arabian Women of the Jahiliyya(Early Islamic) Times.
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- Douglas, Nora, Kanter, Douglas, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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In the Jahiliyya (Pre- Islamic period), only women of the elite classes who were related to men of influence in the tribe were the women who had power in society. The men of the elite prized their prowess in defending their tribal pagan traditions, which defined their place in society. Once Islam was established, those who were most respected in pagan times, instead, became the ones who were most looked down upon because they were against the new order. Islam effectively shifted the center of...
Show moreIn the Jahiliyya (Pre- Islamic period), only women of the elite classes who were related to men of influence in the tribe were the women who had power in society. The men of the elite prized their prowess in defending their tribal pagan traditions, which defined their place in society. Once Islam was established, those who were most respected in pagan times, instead, became the ones who were most looked down upon because they were against the new order. Islam effectively shifted the center of power from those who were wealthy in the tribe, to those who embraced Islam first; who were disproportionately women and slaves.It is crucial to put early Islamic traditions under the lens of cultural continuity from Pre- Islamic tradition to understand the development of power in tribal society and how this affected gender relations and patriarchy.
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005566
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Are Americans Financially Literate?.
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- Fetzer, William, Armatrading, Jennifer, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Financial literacy is the backbone of the American financial system. As cash begins to be used less, credit is playing a larger role in our day to day activities such as purchasing a home, car, or online shopping. This change can create trouble for those who do not have knowledge about their credit and finances. To understand the financial education of Americans, we developed an online survey about financial literacy and collected responses from over 200 people. Our findings show that there...
Show moreFinancial literacy is the backbone of the American financial system. As cash begins to be used less, credit is playing a larger role in our day to day activities such as purchasing a home, car, or online shopping. This change can create trouble for those who do not have knowledge about their credit and finances. To understand the financial education of Americans, we developed an online survey about financial literacy and collected responses from over 200 people. Our findings show that there is a statistically significant difference of financial literacy based on factors such as income level and age group.
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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005620
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Are Americans Saving Enough for Retirement?.
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- Cantwell, Lucas E., Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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The economic future of our country is uncertain after the most recent presidential election, and many people are wondering if they will have enough money to retire. There are lots of people, even proficient economists who were stunned by the economy’s positive trend over the past few months. While there is a strong growth in our country’s economy, there is no clear way to see what the future has in store. The purpose of my research is to see how people are preparing financially towards their...
Show moreThe economic future of our country is uncertain after the most recent presidential election, and many people are wondering if they will have enough money to retire. There are lots of people, even proficient economists who were stunned by the economy’s positive trend over the past few months. While there is a strong growth in our country’s economy, there is no clear way to see what the future has in store. The purpose of my research is to see how people are preparing financially towards their future. My goal is to see if people started saving for retirement, and how worried they are about the future. I am interested to see how much people saved so far. What I found is that many people did start to put money away for retirement, but they are worried about the future regardless of how much they have saved so far.
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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005617
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Are Strip Down Versus Lifestyle Embellished Visual Concepts Prudent or Imprudent: Implications for Concept Test Design.
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- Llanos, Katherine, Oscar, Jerry, Smith, Allen E., Toteva, Irina, College of Business
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The development of innovations is a company’s lifeline to a successful future. However, the rate of new product failures is alarming. Companies are faced with important decisions regarding which new products should be launched. The purpose of this study is determine if a stripped down concept formulation generated different reactions from respondents that did a lifestyle embellished visual concept formulation in a concept test for an innovative lifestyle brand. Fifty participants answered...
Show moreThe development of innovations is a company’s lifeline to a successful future. However, the rate of new product failures is alarming. Companies are faced with important decisions regarding which new products should be launched. The purpose of this study is determine if a stripped down concept formulation generated different reactions from respondents that did a lifestyle embellished visual concept formulation in a concept test for an innovative lifestyle brand. Fifty participants answered questions regarding a set of t-shirts with catchy sayings, designed specifically to fit college lifestyles. The embellished version produced higher scores in how participants thought the new t-shirts reflected who they are and how the t-shirts can fit in situations similar to respondents. Our recommendation to companies is to use an embellished concept test when marketing lifestyle products. Adding more detail to the concept test can help consumers visualize how the new product will fit with their lifestyles.
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- 2015
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005201
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Assessment of the Long-Term Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete.
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- Martins, Caique, Sobhan, Khaled
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This study tests the long-term durability that can be developed in concrete batches made with recycled aggregate concrete. Durability is a broad term used to define the resistance of a material to weathering effects, but in this scenario, durability will be defined as a drop in the compressive strength of the concrete. To test this, thermal sensing was used to determine the maturity of the concrete, or in other words how far along the curing process the concrete is. This was then plotted...
Show moreThis study tests the long-term durability that can be developed in concrete batches made with recycled aggregate concrete. Durability is a broad term used to define the resistance of a material to weathering effects, but in this scenario, durability will be defined as a drop in the compressive strength of the concrete. To test this, thermal sensing was used to determine the maturity of the concrete, or in other words how far along the curing process the concrete is. This was then plotted against the corresponding concrete compressive strength to create a relationship that can be exploited to project the later age strength of the concrete. This data is paramount in determining the viability of recycled concrete aggregate because it is a sustainable alternative to other coarse aggregate material, an essential part to making concrete, but its’ properties are largely unknown since they can be highly variable.
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- 2018
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000044
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Associations Between Alcohol and Drug Use Among Collegiate Young Adults: Preliminary Findings.
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- Gonzalez, Brianna, Paz, Andres L., Keim, C.A., Avila, R.R., Rosselli, Monica
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The current study aims to examine correlates between binge drinking behavior with licit and illicit drug use among college students. Thirty-seven undergraduates (6 male) completed questionnaires concerning alcohol consumption throughout the one month duration of the study. Participants performed three cognitive computer tasks at both baseline (T1) and follow-up (T2) assessment. At T2 participants also filled out a drug usage questionnaire. This study stems from a larger longitudinal pilot...
Show moreThe current study aims to examine correlates between binge drinking behavior with licit and illicit drug use among college students. Thirty-seven undergraduates (6 male) completed questionnaires concerning alcohol consumption throughout the one month duration of the study. Participants performed three cognitive computer tasks at both baseline (T1) and follow-up (T2) assessment. At T2 participants also filled out a drug usage questionnaire. This study stems from a larger longitudinal pilot study. Strong correlations were found for increased cigarette use: the number of drinking days reported, r (34) = .442, p =.007, as well as non-binge drinking days and marijuana use, r (34) =.465, p =.004. Cigarette smokers were more likely than not to partake in multiple drinking behaviors. Marijuana was found to be used more on days in which binge drinking did not occur alluding to a preference to smoke rather than drink excessively while smoking marijuana.
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- 2014
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005019
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- College students --Research --United States.
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- Attitudinal Evaluation of Ex-Vivo Cultivated Meat; Exploring Methods of Increasing Appeal.
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- Gasteratos, Kristopher, Brown, Nicolas A., Sherman, Ryne A., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Animal protein production systems are reaching production capacity limits due to their associated ecological detriments. Therefore, a global shift towards an ecologically sustainable alternative is vital, and hence exploring the scope of market for such alternatives.“ Cultured meat”, or ex vivo cultivated meat, may indeed serve as a viable alternative. However, although this method aims to lessen environmental woes, one current drawback is the ambiguity of consumer acceptance. This study...
Show moreAnimal protein production systems are reaching production capacity limits due to their associated ecological detriments. Therefore, a global shift towards an ecologically sustainable alternative is vital, and hence exploring the scope of market for such alternatives.“ Cultured meat”, or ex vivo cultivated meat, may indeed serve as a viable alternative. However, although this method aims to lessen environmental woes, one current drawback is the ambiguity of consumer acceptance. This study addresses this concern through calculus of potential markets. Indeed, through surveying about 5,000 people worldwide, with focused populations in the United States and University undergraduates, statistically significant results of positive consumer interest in cultured meat were attained. After survey completion, over 75% of participants expressed interest in eating cultured meat (interested in “probably” or “definitely” eating cultured meat). Ultimately, this novel study ought to serve as a foundational framework for catalyzing funding towards privatized and academic research on cultured meat.
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- 2017
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005621
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Auditory Spatial Perception in Identical Spaces.
- Creator
- Laura Gomez, Julie Ward
- Date Issued
- 2017
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000011
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Autonomous Projectile Firing System.
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- Miller, Devon, Correa, Alyssa, Jordan, Craig, Quinones, Chris, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
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Modern devices such as the projectile t-shirt launching cannon is consisted of a handheld cannon with a tank of compressed air attached at the base. Our team explored new innovative designs in order to revamp current state of the art products on the market. The team took initiative to focus on a more autonomous functioning device rather than a user-controlled system. The design would have capabilities to locate and transport to pre-determined locations for optimal proficiency to launch t...
Show moreModern devices such as the projectile t-shirt launching cannon is consisted of a handheld cannon with a tank of compressed air attached at the base. Our team explored new innovative designs in order to revamp current state of the art products on the market. The team took initiative to focus on a more autonomous functioning device rather than a user-controlled system. The design would have capabilities to locate and transport to pre-determined locations for optimal proficiency to launch t-shirts to fans in all ranges of the venue/stadium. Similarly, alongside with automatic dynamic abilities, the device must control the pitch and rotation of the barrel while firing t-shirts and launch multiple rounds of shirts in one trial run. The device will provide an overall better experience for corporate or private investors to interact with their fan-base delivering free merchandise within the limitations of the respected venues.
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- 2016
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005600
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Title
- Autonomous Seawater Sampler Using Flexible Soft Material.
- Creator
- Cuong Tran, Minh Nguyen, Nafsia Shikdar
- Date Issued
- 2017
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000007
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Bacterial Community Analysis of Soil Samples Beneath Decomposing Sus scrofa Carcasses.
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- Brown, Spencer, Ebanks, Ryan, Frazier, Evelyn, Caruso, Joseph P., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
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The post-mortem interval (PMI) is the time elapsed from the time of death until the discovery of a decomposing body, which forensic scientists utilize to decipher how and when a death occurred. Much of decomposition is attributable to bacterial activity. Identifying a net change in bacterial composition throughout the PMI of a decomposing carcass helps to explain the mechanism of decomposition. Carcasses of four feral swine were placed in cages in direct sunlight, whereby soil samples were...
Show moreThe post-mortem interval (PMI) is the time elapsed from the time of death until the discovery of a decomposing body, which forensic scientists utilize to decipher how and when a death occurred. Much of decomposition is attributable to bacterial activity. Identifying a net change in bacterial composition throughout the PMI of a decomposing carcass helps to explain the mechanism of decomposition. Carcasses of four feral swine were placed in cages in direct sunlight, whereby soil samples were taken prior to and following seven days of decomposition. Bacterial DNA was then isolated from the soil samples and amplified via polymerase-chain reaction. Further metagenomic analysis was conducted by an outside agency using 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) amplicon sequencing to determine the composition of the bacterial community. A relationship between the stages of decomposition and the anatomy of bacterial communities involved was determined, which helps to elucidate the process of decomposition.
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- 2015
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005178
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Baseline Study for the Identification of Intestinal Parasites in Gopher Tortoises Found in Blazing Star and Pine Jog.
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- Shanker, Rachel, Haizlett, Kent, Huffman, Jessica, Frazier, Evelyn, Caruso, Joseph P., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
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Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) populations are diminishing in South Florida due to habitat fragmentation in urban sites. As a keystone species, gopher tortoises have important ecological roles. The goal of this study was to establish a baseline of intestinal parasites in two South Florida populations. One population resides in a fragmented and non-fire maintained site, Blazing Star, and the other in a fire maintained site, Pine Jog. Fire is a natural factor in these habitats reducing...
Show moreGopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) populations are diminishing in South Florida due to habitat fragmentation in urban sites. As a keystone species, gopher tortoises have important ecological roles. The goal of this study was to establish a baseline of intestinal parasites in two South Florida populations. One population resides in a fragmented and non-fire maintained site, Blazing Star, and the other in a fire maintained site, Pine Jog. Fire is a natural factor in these habitats reducing canopy cover and killing parasite eggs. The lack of fire in Blazing Star can lead to overgrowth of vegetation, forcing tortoises to crowd where lower vegetation is found. We hypothesize that tortoises from Blazing Star will have a higher degree of intestinal parasites, when compared to those from Pine Jog due to potential crowding. Data is currently being collected, and may provide insight to improve future management and conservation practices.
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- 2015
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005209
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)
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- Bilingualism Characteristics in Second Generation Latin American Immigrants.
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- Ortega, Alexandra, Rosselli, Monica
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This study examined the linguistic characteristics of a sample of second-generation Latin American immigrants and a control group of English monolinguals. Participants included both males and females from 18-40 years old. For all the bilingual participants L1 was Spanish but they had been schooled mostly in English (L2). The examined language domains included: grammatical and semantic judgment, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency of both L1 and L2. It was observed that L2 significantly...
Show moreThis study examined the linguistic characteristics of a sample of second-generation Latin American immigrants and a control group of English monolinguals. Participants included both males and females from 18-40 years old. For all the bilingual participants L1 was Spanish but they had been schooled mostly in English (L2). The examined language domains included: grammatical and semantic judgment, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency of both L1 and L2. It was observed that L2 significantly overwrote L1, becoming the dominant language. Grammatical judgment as well as reading and writing became more accurate, vocabulary was larger, and fluency was greater in English than in Spanish. Interference from English to Spanish in reading, writing and vocabulary was significant, whereas interference in the opposite direction was minimal. Two questions are discussed: the switch of the dominant language from L1 to L2 and the language profile in each one of the two languages.
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- 2014
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005033
- Subject Headings
- College students --Research --United States.
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- Document (PDF)