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Title: Analysis of Drosophila Sox gene expression in the intestinal stem cell lineage.
Creator: Boucekkine, Houda, Nambu, John R.
Date Issued: 2012-04-06
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3351386
Subject Headings: Drosophila, SOX, Intestinal stem cell, Digestive system, Stem cell biology
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Potential Influences of Rape Myth Acceptance in Police Judgement.
Creator: Branscum, Caralin, Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: I explore the influence and potential effects of rape myth acceptance on police decision making, specifically the likelihood that an officer recommends that a case goes to court. From officers’ perspectives, notable characteristics of “legitimate” cases are identified. Next, the relationship between a case’s legitimacy and acceptance of specific rape myths are analyzed. A conclusion that can be drawn is that, police officers endorse few rape myths that affect their judgement in recommending...
Show moreI explore the influence and potential effects of rape myth acceptance on police decision making, specifically the likelihood that an officer recommends that a case goes to court. From officers’ perspectives, notable characteristics of “legitimate” cases are identified. Next, the relationship between a case’s legitimacy and acceptance of specific rape myths are analyzed. A conclusion that can be drawn is that, police officers endorse few rape myths that affect their judgement in recommending cases. However, another study demonstrates that cases that do not go to court also correlate with negative experiences between the victim and officer. I explore a possible explanation that would suggest rape myth acceptance plays a more influential role in policing than previous studies suggest. Lastly, I conclude with general weaknesses in existing literature as well as potential areas of further study.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005560
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Determining Potential Enzymes Involved in the Cleavage of L1-type CAM in Vivo.
Creator: Brittany Henry, Julie Freund, Jana Boerner, Priyanka Kakad, Tanja Godenschwege
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000005
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: An Analysis on the History of Campaign Finance Reform Laws and the Impact of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling on Campaign.
Creator: Broggi, Renzo, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005561
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Bacterial Community Analysis of Soil Samples Beneath Decomposing Sus scrofa Carcasses.
Creator: Brown, Spencer, Ebanks, Ryan, Frazier, Evelyn, Caruso, Joseph P., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description: 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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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005178
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Taking a Brain Break.
Creator: Burton, Christiania, Dassa, Lori, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The purpose of the project was to see if giving students a structured physical activity break after a lesson and before the intended summative assessment would increase their scores academically and/ or decrease their test anxiety. The idea was acquired from spending over 1,000 hours in elementary school classrooms ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. It was observed that after a 30-minute math lesson, the students were expected to take an assessment based on the content of the lesson....
Show moreThe purpose of the project was to see if giving students a structured physical activity break after a lesson and before the intended summative assessment would increase their scores academically and/ or decrease their test anxiety. The idea was acquired from spending over 1,000 hours in elementary school classrooms ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. It was observed that after a 30-minute math lesson, the students were expected to take an assessment based on the content of the lesson. It seemed as if students were having a difficult time focusing on the test and were getting wiggly in their seats. The students seemed nervous to take a test directly after instruction and some of the scores were not as high as intended. This was the basis behind conducting this research. There had to be a solution to this problem and the researcher was determined to find one.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005616
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Sharing the same demons: the Venezuelan-Iranian alliance and their anti-U.S. ideology.
Creator: Calderon, Silvia, Rabil, Robert
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361075
Subject Headings: Anti-Americanism, Iran, Venezuela, Chavez Frias, Hugo, Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Multi-factor Authentication.
Creator: Callahan, Colin, Fernandez, Eduardo B., College of Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: An important authentication method is multi-factor authentication (MFA). Products such as Enterprise Office 365 are already using it, available for any user in Office 365 Midsize Business, Enterprise, Academic, and Nonprofit plans as well as the standalone versions of Exchange Online and SharePoint Online. The log-in verification feature is aimed at reducing users' vulnerability to online identity theft, phishing, and other scams by adding a second level of authentication to an account log-in...
Show moreAn important authentication method is multi-factor authentication (MFA). Products such as Enterprise Office 365 are already using it, available for any user in Office 365 Midsize Business, Enterprise, Academic, and Nonprofit plans as well as the standalone versions of Exchange Online and SharePoint Online. The log-in verification feature is aimed at reducing users' vulnerability to online identity theft, phishing, and other scams by adding a second level of authentication to an account log-in. Twitter, Apple, PayPal, Google, Facebook, and other vendors already have implemented it. After correctly entering their username and password, users need to acknowledge a phone call, text message, or an app notification on their smartphone before they can gain access to their account. Two-factor authentication is the most common form of MFA and requires the use of two of the three authentication factors: Something only the user knows, something the user has, and something only the user is. In this work we will analyze some varieties, do UML models of their structure and dynamics, and compare MFA to other authentication approaches.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005179
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Quantifying Wading Bird Activity in Drying Wetlands Using Time Lapse Imagery.
Creator: Campbell, Hannah, Dorn, Nathan, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this research was to quantify wading bird hourly and daily foraging activity in a drying wetland. We sought to determine the hours of peak activity and identify water depths that facilitate high foraging activity. Our results indicated that 56% of daily activity occurred between 0600 – 0800 h and >95% of the daily activity was found in images taken between 0600 and 1400 h. The wading bird activity showed little variation and no obvious correlation with water depth fluctuations ...
Show moreThe purpose of this research was to quantify wading bird hourly and daily foraging activity in a drying wetland. We sought to determine the hours of peak activity and identify water depths that facilitate high foraging activity. Our results indicated that 56% of daily activity occurred between 0600 – 0800 h and >95% of the daily activity was found in images taken between 0600 and 1400 h. The wading bird activity showed little variation and no obvious correlation with water depth fluctuations (highest recorded density = 2.1 birds/ha at 14.9 cm depth; lowest recorded density = 0.05 birds/ha at 35.1 cm depth). The wading bird activity occurring between 0600 – 1400 h accounts for >95% of daily activity. We conclude that a study of water depth and average wading bird density earlier in the nesting season is needed for a clearer effect of water depth on wading bird foraging activity.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005562
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A Method for Estimating Egg Numbers in Egg Clutches of The Exotic Apple Snail Pomacea maculata Without Affecting Clutch Viability.
Creator: Cantaloube, Michael, Markwith, Scott, Sharfstein, Bruce, Monette, Dean
Abstract/Description: The exotic apple snail Pomacea maculata appears to be gradually extending its range and increasing its density through much of south Florida. As a consequence, there is increasing interest in understanding its life history. One difficulty encountered in studying P. maculata is that it lays large, multilayered clutches of very small eggs that are impossible to count without disaggregating the egg mass; which results in the loss of viability. Using a previously described dis-aggregation...
Show moreThe exotic apple snail Pomacea maculata appears to be gradually extending its range and increasing its density through much of south Florida. As a consequence, there is increasing interest in understanding its life history. One difficulty encountered in studying P. maculata is that it lays large, multilayered clutches of very small eggs that are impossible to count without disaggregating the egg mass; which results in the loss of viability. Using a previously described dis-aggregation technique, we weighed, dis-aggregated, photographed, and counted 70 egg masses of P. maculata collected from various locations in Lake Okeechobee. Using the resulting mass and egg numbers we developed an algorithm that reliably relates clutch mass to the number of eggs in a clutch, allowing the estimation of the number of eggs in a clutch without impacting the eggs’ viability and paving the way for investigations into studies on fecundity, hatching rate, etc.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005004
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Are Americans Saving Enough for Retirement?.
Creator: Cantwell, Lucas E., Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: 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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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005617
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Software Engineering: Social Impact and Perception.
Creator: Cardenas, Erika, Shorten, Connor, Escaleras, Monica
Abstract/Description: New software technologies are rapidly changing the economy. These changes have presented problems such as job displacement, high barrier to entry, and a gender gap in the engineering communities. In order to see the views of Americans regarding the challenges of software technologies, we conducted an online survey, gathering 500 responses. In recent news stories, it has been shown that there is a gender gap in the tech industry, but the women that participated in our survey are interested in...
Show moreNew software technologies are rapidly changing the economy. These changes have presented problems such as job displacement, high barrier to entry, and a gender gap in the engineering communities. In order to see the views of Americans regarding the challenges of software technologies, we conducted an online survey, gathering 500 responses. In recent news stories, it has been shown that there is a gender gap in the tech industry, but the women that participated in our survey are interested in learning software engineering as much as men. Additionally, our research found that younger people are not only required to use software tools more frequently but are the most interested in learning how to build them. Finally, we found that a majority of people do not have any experience developing software. Our survey highlights some of the challenges of software technologies in the economy.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000030
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Analyzing Changes in Salinity and Evaporation on Water Quality.
Creator: Causey, Annie, Lemos, Renata, Goordeen, Avion, Selch, Donna, Abbott, Cara J., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description: 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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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005180
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: FAU Navigation System.
Creator: Cerezo, Maria, Barbosa, Edgard, Rezler, Evonne, Nguyen, Tony
Abstract/Description: The navigational system at Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus does not provide efficient travel for visitors, students, and faculty. Results from a survey shows 8 out of 10 people are being misdirected around the Boca Raton campus causing delays, traffic, and frustration. The architectural design of the Boca Raton campus buildings makes navigating even more difficult because of their identical qualities. The directory maps on campus fail to inform current position, are visually...
Show moreThe navigational system at Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus does not provide efficient travel for visitors, students, and faculty. Results from a survey shows 8 out of 10 people are being misdirected around the Boca Raton campus causing delays, traffic, and frustration. The architectural design of the Boca Raton campus buildings makes navigating even more difficult because of their identical qualities. The directory maps on campus fail to inform current position, are visually overwhelming and are outdated. From the research collected, we will create a cohesive navigational system that makes travel easier for visitors, students, and faculty. The new navigational system will comprise of a redesigned directory, numeric building signage, route markers, and an instruction manual.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005008
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Loss of Neurofibromin During Development Increases Grooming in Drosophila.
Creator: Chevara Joseph, Lanikea B. King, Seth Tomchik
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000006
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Photovoltaic Array Assessment Using Field Generated Current-Voltage Curves.
Creator: Christopher Romain, Ricardo Sanatan, Shefatha Rabbany, Amir Abtahi
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000022
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
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Title: What Are The Legalities of Accepting or Refusing Refugees and Asylum Seekers?.
Creator: Cichoracki, Caitlin, Kahook, Sama, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: In the wake of contemporary events, such as the Syrian refugee crisis, and recalling historical events such as the Holocaust, it is important to understand the dynamic between states and international law. In the midst of the current refugee crisis, how might countries decide who accepts and denies refugees into their borders? We answer this by focusing on the laws and regulations that have been implemented since the 1951 Refugee Convention. The attitudes toward refugees and how the crisis is...
Show moreIn the wake of contemporary events, such as the Syrian refugee crisis, and recalling historical events such as the Holocaust, it is important to understand the dynamic between states and international law. In the midst of the current refugee crisis, how might countries decide who accepts and denies refugees into their borders? We answer this by focusing on the laws and regulations that have been implemented since the 1951 Refugee Convention. The attitudes toward refugees and how the crisis is handled are an accurate reflection of the discrepancy between states’ responsibilities and states’ needs. We investigate the history of the laws and how states have found loopholes through the rules and regulations through court cases. Through this research, we are able to understand the legalities of how refugees reach safety and who takes responsibility when a government ultimately fails its people.mitter in the brain. Therefore, an investigation into the properties of the neurotransmitter glutamate, which could be the potential cause of this neurodegenerative disease, will help elucidate the role of this amino acid in ALS.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005579
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
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Title: Endocrine Disruptors in Treated Wastewater.
Creator: Ciminello, Samantha
Abstract/Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005430
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The Road to Redemption of a Conquistador: Alvaro Nunez Cabeza de Vaca.
Creator: Claudia Schmucker
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000023
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Hispanic Perspectives on Lifting the Cuban Embargo.
Creator: Clukey, Ryan, Giral Lores, Marina, Paik, Jeehoon, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, College of Business
Abstract/Description: The Cuban Embargo has restricted economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba for 53 years. On December 17th, 2014, President Obama made a televised-speech on “normalizing relationship with Cuba,” instead of continuing an “outdated approach [that] has failed to advance our interests.” This study will examine and analyze the attitudes of Hispanics living in the United States’ towards the lifting of the Cuban Embargo. We are interested on the Hispanic population...
Show moreThe Cuban Embargo has restricted economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba for 53 years. On December 17th, 2014, President Obama made a televised-speech on “normalizing relationship with Cuba,” instead of continuing an “outdated approach [that] has failed to advance our interests.” This study will examine and analyze the attitudes of Hispanics living in the United States’ towards the lifting of the Cuban Embargo. We are interested on the Hispanic population because they represent one of the largest and fastest-growing minority groups in the United States. We conducted telephone and online surveys of 500 Hispanics around the country. Our findings indicate that Hispanics have statistically significant different perspectives on lifting the Embargo, expanding trade and reestablishing diplomatic relations depending on their age, gender and other socio-demographic factors.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005192
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

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