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Title: Traffic Sign Effectiveness.
Creator: Kamholtz, Tali, Chozas, Ashley, Duitama, Luis, Knipp, Tammy, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Visual salience is the perception that renders some objects in the world to stand out from its given environment and immediately grab our attention. For the design of road signs, visual salience plays a significant role. Studies reveal poor salience of traffic signs contribute to the increase of traffic violations. With the aid of eye-tracking technology (analyzing visual fixations and saccadic patterns of licensed drivers), this paper will examine the visual salience and effectiveness for...
Show moreVisual salience is the perception that renders some objects in the world to stand out from its given environment and immediately grab our attention. For the design of road signs, visual salience plays a significant role. Studies reveal poor salience of traffic signs contribute to the increase of traffic violations. With the aid of eye-tracking technology (analyzing visual fixations and saccadic patterns of licensed drivers), this paper will examine the visual salience and effectiveness for the redesign of two specific road signs. We hypothesize remodeling the optical characteristics will improve visual attention for a given background and thus, reduce the number of traffic violations and ensure public safety.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005564
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Crashworthiness of Low Speed Vehicles.
Creator: Cusano, Emma, Francis, Sherwin, Pinto, Michael, Masory, Oren, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The Crashworthiness of Low Speed Vehicles is to be determined using a custom built crash testing apparatus. The safety of golf carts is often overlooked because they are considered “low risk” vehicles. The danger of these vehicles lies in the fact that they aren’t mandated to have safety features outside of seatbelts. A test rig that sufficiently tested how these vehicles react under extreme conditions as well as the risk to the occupants was designed and operated through several iterations....
Show moreThe Crashworthiness of Low Speed Vehicles is to be determined using a custom built crash testing apparatus. The safety of golf carts is often overlooked because they are considered “low risk” vehicles. The danger of these vehicles lies in the fact that they aren’t mandated to have safety features outside of seatbelts. A test rig that sufficiently tested how these vehicles react under extreme conditions as well as the risk to the occupants was designed and operated through several iterations. The main components of the rig was be a motorized variable speed pulley system, concrete barrier, and a simple quick release mechanism to detach the cart, and crash dummies with sensors to record the experienced acceleration/ deceleration and gyration. The main parameters that were studied in relation to crashworthiness are structural performance, injury measures and dummy movement. It was the goal of the experimenters to show just how important it is to design LSVs with higher safety standards.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005565
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Arabian Women of the Jahiliyya(Early Islamic) Times.
Creator: Douglas, Nora, Kanter, Douglas, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: 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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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005566
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Laboratory Industry Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Creator: Estriplet, Ed, Cox, Kevin, Koku, Paul Sergius, Smith, Allen E., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Laboratory testing has been significantly changed by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which has influenced reimbursements, patient choice, and direct access testing policies. However, the impact of the ACA on individual laboratory facilities is unclear. The focus of this research initiative is to identify how this regulatory change has influenced laboratory facilities. We hypothesize that the ACA has had a positive impact on the healthcare system by providing more Americans...
Show moreLaboratory testing has been significantly changed by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which has influenced reimbursements, patient choice, and direct access testing policies. However, the impact of the ACA on individual laboratory facilities is unclear. The focus of this research initiative is to identify how this regulatory change has influenced laboratory facilities. We hypothesize that the ACA has had a positive impact on the healthcare system by providing more Americans access to care which increases patient laboratory testing services while reducing cost. All U.S. laboratories are required to have a Medical Director who is usually an MD, DO, or PhD. This research will directly survey key personnel in order to shed insight into how the ACA has directly influenced the industry. The questionnaire has already been deployed electronically using Qualtrics survey software. Preliminary findings suggest that the ACA has indeed influenced laboratory revenues, Medicare, and Insurance reimbursement.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005567
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Is Social Media Influencing Hispanics Voting Behavior?.
Creator: Clukey, Ryan, Giral Lores, Marina, Escaleras, Monica, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Social media sites are becoming one of the biggest sources of information in the world. Particularly, political and economic news is being communicated widely on social media in real time with no costs incurred. The purpose of our research is to examine Hispanics reliance on social media for political information in the United States. Our results show that the majority of younger Hispanic voters rely on social media for their political news. In fact, over 84 percent of those who are between...
Show moreSocial media sites are becoming one of the biggest sources of information in the world. Particularly, political and economic news is being communicated widely on social media in real time with no costs incurred. The purpose of our research is to examine Hispanics reliance on social media for political information in the United States. Our results show that the majority of younger Hispanic voters rely on social media for their political news. In fact, over 84 percent of those who are between 18 and 34 years old are more likely to get their information from social media than any other source. Furthermore, our findings indicate that the younger Hispanic population are the most likely to find the political news on the internet trustworthy. If political campaigns want to target Hispanics, a rapidly growing demographic, they should move their attention towards social media as a major platform for their political campaigns.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005568
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Seasonal Patterns of Frequently Observed Manatees in the Harbor Branch Channel Using Photo-Identification Techniques.
Creator: Goldsworthy Gomez, Lauren, Moore, Jon, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The manatee project at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute was established in 2009. Land-based observations and photo-identification techniques have been used over the last seven years. This has allowed observers to recognize specific resident manatees that visit this location season after season. The photographs have been shared with the Manatee Photo- Identification System database and several matches were found, indicating some of the manatees are migrants. This project focuses on the...
Show moreThe manatee project at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute was established in 2009. Land-based observations and photo-identification techniques have been used over the last seven years. This has allowed observers to recognize specific resident manatees that visit this location season after season. The photographs have been shared with the Manatee Photo- Identification System database and several matches were found, indicating some of the manatees are migrants. This project focuses on the seasonal patterns of frequently observed manatees in the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute channel. Knowing which manatees are residents allows observers to preliminarily identify specific individuals that will be part of a future acoustic tagging project.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005569
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Preparation and Coping of Medical Practitioners When Dealing With Terminal Patients.
Creator: Gomez, Sarah, Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: This paper will use various sociological publications based on research to investigate and analyze the relationship between medical practitioners and patients deemed terminal. Some topics the paper will include how prepared practitioners feel they are in terms of interacting with terminal patients, as well as the personal methods of coping with grief that practitioners implement into their private lives and their effects on the professional lives of practitioners. There will also be questions...
Show moreThis paper will use various sociological publications based on research to investigate and analyze the relationship between medical practitioners and patients deemed terminal. Some topics the paper will include how prepared practitioners feel they are in terms of interacting with terminal patients, as well as the personal methods of coping with grief that practitioners implement into their private lives and their effects on the professional lives of practitioners. There will also be questions raised regarding how the preparation of practitioners both in and out of medical school can be improved or built on to ensure patient satisfaction and enhanced interactions between the practitioner and their patient.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005570
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Applications of Calculus In the Real World.
Creator: Gray, Danielle, Nikolova-Popova, Daniela, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: 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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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005571
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Causes of Terrorism.
Creator: Hamad, Issa, Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: With the growing trends in terrorist organizations and threats of attack, one must wonder why the people involved became terrorists in the first place. After researching the topic, the research paper will delve into why capitalism, political power, and religion are all involved in why terrorist organizations are formed and why people may join them. The capitalism argument involves the correlation between its rise and terrorism’s ride, and how the battle for resources may cause some to resort...
Show moreWith the growing trends in terrorist organizations and threats of attack, one must wonder why the people involved became terrorists in the first place. After researching the topic, the research paper will delve into why capitalism, political power, and religion are all involved in why terrorist organizations are formed and why people may join them. The capitalism argument involves the correlation between its rise and terrorism’s ride, and how the battle for resources may cause some to resort to terrorism. Political power’s argument will involve how protesters and debaters of how someone may lead their country, may lead them to resort to terrorism. Religion’s argument involves belief that they are being discriminated against because of their religion, and they want to be heard. Then, I will introduce a study where I will identify people who publicly identify as Muslim, or Arabic.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005572
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Consumer Motivation: The Craft Beer Boom.
Creator: Harris, Devon, Boone, Taylor, Sly, Henry, Mendiola, Sofia, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: In the world of business, advertising is essential to success. With all of the technological clutter that consumers face every day, creating impact can only be achieved through deep understanding of what the target audience’s motivation for purchasing is. Our research team has been watching a monumental rise in demand for craft beer, and to reach that market successfully, we have set out to find what the emotional motivation behind this surge is. We have come to the educated belief that it is...
Show moreIn the world of business, advertising is essential to success. With all of the technological clutter that consumers face every day, creating impact can only be achieved through deep understanding of what the target audience’s motivation for purchasing is. Our research team has been watching a monumental rise in demand for craft beer, and to reach that market successfully, we have set out to find what the emotional motivation behind this surge is. We have come to the educated belief that it is driven by a generational desire for new experiences. Using a systematic research method, we set out to answer our question. We began with secondary research in the form of descriptive statistics, and using these we ran a focus group to develop qualitative research. In complying with ethical research standards, consent, privacy, and right-to-record forms were used. Lastly, results are pending for our inferential statistics questionnaire.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005573
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Increasing Students’ Academics Through the Use of Whole Brain Strategies.
Creator: Hernandez, Christina, Dassa, Lori, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The objective of my research was to determine if whole brain teaching strategies could help increase students’ academic scores in an urban elementary classroom. To test this hypothesis, I created a pre/ post assessment cycle design focusing on whole brain chants and gestures taught during a science unit on the states of matter. Participants included 20 first grade ELL students at Park Lakes Elementary school. Students took a pretest, were involved in 5 whole brain based lessons and posttest....
Show moreThe objective of my research was to determine if whole brain teaching strategies could help increase students’ academic scores in an urban elementary classroom. To test this hypothesis, I created a pre/ post assessment cycle design focusing on whole brain chants and gestures taught during a science unit on the states of matter. Participants included 20 first grade ELL students at Park Lakes Elementary school. Students took a pretest, were involved in 5 whole brain based lessons and posttest. The lessons included whole brain strategies like “mirror me”, “teach, okay”, and other interactive activities. At the conclusion of the lesson, a posttest was issued. All 20 students earned a passing score as compared to the low scores on the pretest. Therefore, I concluded that using whole brain teaching strategies throughout lessons increase students’ academic scores. My intent is to continue this technique with future lessons to improve students’ Florida Standardized assessment.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005574
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The Effect of Time on Visual Search Patterns.
Creator: Tamir, Daniel, Higgen, Bonnie, Paredes, Luis, Taner, Utku, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Spatial intelligence is the ability to conceptualize and comprehend complicated visual scenes. Previous studies have shown that scanning patterns change based on the content and the layout viewed. For example, subjects will scan a webpage differently when imagery is present as opposed to reading text-only pages. This study proposes the question: Does the element of time have a crucial effect on scanning patterns and the degree of comprehension? With the aid of eye-tracking technology, this...
Show moreSpatial intelligence is the ability to conceptualize and comprehend complicated visual scenes. Previous studies have shown that scanning patterns change based on the content and the layout viewed. For example, subjects will scan a webpage differently when imagery is present as opposed to reading text-only pages. This study proposes the question: Does the element of time have a crucial effect on scanning patterns and the degree of comprehension? With the aid of eye-tracking technology, this paper will explore subjects’ fixation durations and saccade patterns in a timed environment. The results may potentially influence methods for administering timed evaluations in the educational system.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005575
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Improvement of Cooling Efficiency for Data Centers using Heat Pipes.
Creator: Hoo-Fatt, Stephan, Stepien, Danielle, Hawkins, Patrick, Ashfaq, Ahmed, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Data centers are one of key components in success of many IT companies such as Google. Cooling of data centers has been a decade-long problem since tremendous heat emitted from multiple racks of computing facilities typically overwhelms the cooling magnitude by traditional air-based cooling schemes. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of heat pipe-based cooling technologies for data center thermal management. For the feasibility, three different cooling systems are...
Show moreData centers are one of key components in success of many IT companies such as Google. Cooling of data centers has been a decade-long problem since tremendous heat emitted from multiple racks of computing facilities typically overwhelms the cooling magnitude by traditional air-based cooling schemes. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of heat pipe-based cooling technologies for data center thermal management. For the feasibility, three different cooling systems are tested: conventional air cooling system, air-cooled heat pipe system, and water-cooled heat pipe system. The mock-up systems were already fabricated and tests are currently ongoing. Temperature measurements will be used to estimate the overall cooling performance of each system. Experimental results will also be validated with FEM-based 3D simulations. The outcomes of the project and the perspective of advanced cooling methodologies will be discussed.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005576
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Impact of Glutamate In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Creator: Maldonado, Dianabell, Jaiprashad, Rajesh, Snyder, Patricia Ann, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease afflicting the global population. This disease affects motor neuron nerve cells located in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord that serve as controlling units and communication points between the nervous system and the muscles of the body. In ALS, both the upper motor neurons, in the brain, and the lower motor neurons, in the spinal cord, degenerate or die; thus ceasing transmission. The cause of this disease is still under...
Show moreAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease afflicting the global population. This disease affects motor neuron nerve cells located in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord that serve as controlling units and communication points between the nervous system and the muscles of the body. In ALS, both the upper motor neurons, in the brain, and the lower motor neurons, in the spinal cord, degenerate or die; thus ceasing transmission. The cause of this disease is still under investigation. Here in, it is hypothesized that ALS engenders from the over excitation of motor nerve cells due to an excess of the amino acid, glutamate, the principal neurotransmitter 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/FA00005577
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Genetic Engineering of Tomato Plants Expressing β-Glucuronidasethrough Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation.
Creator: Justs, Adriana, Kaplan, Noah, Zhang, Xing-Hai, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Advancements in biotechnology have allowed us to study genetics and plant physiology by engineering transgenic plants. For our research we transformed Micro-Tom, a tomato variety developed for use in genetic research, using Agrobacterium mediated transformation. Within a time span of fourteen weeks, we inserted two distinct plasmid constructs (pCAMBIA2301 and E1492). Plants have the unique ability to regenerate their tissue and we took advantage of this ability to regenerate the transgenic...
Show moreAdvancements in biotechnology have allowed us to study genetics and plant physiology by engineering transgenic plants. For our research we transformed Micro-Tom, a tomato variety developed for use in genetic research, using Agrobacterium mediated transformation. Within a time span of fourteen weeks, we inserted two distinct plasmid constructs (pCAMBIA2301 and E1492). Plants have the unique ability to regenerate their tissue and we took advantage of this ability to regenerate the transgenic plants with antibiotic selection. Approximately one third of the explants endured the infection process and fourteen of these survived in the presence of kanamycin. By the end of the fourteenth week, eleven out of our fourteen plantlets had fully developed roots but only four survived to maturity. After verification with PCR and qPCR, we found that we generated two transgenic plants. Here we describe all the methods and techniques used to achieve these compelling results.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/FA00005578
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

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: 2-Hydroxychalcone as a Unique Luminescent Probe (ESIPT) for Peptides Labeling.
Creator: Kempton, Thomas G., Samanta, Shyam S., Roche, Stéphane P., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Peptides and proteins with photochemical sensors are valuable tools when analyzing biochemical processes and peptide properties. Recent work on fluorescent α-amino acids (FlAAs) proved extremely useful in studying protein folding, conformational changes and reactivity. When fluorescent tags are appropriately attached to proteins they allow for the detection of their environment and changes therein. Research on the topic of site-specific fluorescent molecules is in its early stages. Several...
Show morePeptides and proteins with photochemical sensors are valuable tools when analyzing biochemical processes and peptide properties. Recent work on fluorescent α-amino acids (FlAAs) proved extremely useful in studying protein folding, conformational changes and reactivity. When fluorescent tags are appropriately attached to proteins they allow for the detection of their environment and changes therein. Research on the topic of site-specific fluorescent molecules is in its early stages. Several challenges face the topic of selectively excitable fluorescent probes. These include limits on the size and lifetime of synthesized proteins and enzymes, attaching the tag at the target location on a peptide chain which will take advantage of the photochemical properties of the tag, and developing molecules that will readily exhibit environment-sensitive fluorescence.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005580
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Applications of Rain Catchers For Reduced Usage of Clean Water in Household Plumbing.
Creator: King, Bertrand, Figallo, Jean Paul, Mesnick, Joshua, Su, Joe, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: 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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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005581
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Adaptive Control of In-Stream Ocean Current Turbines for Load Reduction.
Creator: Lee, Louis M., VanZwieten, James H., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The ocean currents off Florida are a renewable and energy dense resource capable of providing Florida with about 25% of its electricity needs. This current is strongest at the sea surface and decreases in strength with depth such that the individual rotor blades on ocean current turbines (OCT) deployed to harness this resource will operate in stronger currents when positioned vertically upwards than when vertically downwards. This current shear will induce cyclic loadings on the rotor blades...
Show moreThe ocean currents off Florida are a renewable and energy dense resource capable of providing Florida with about 25% of its electricity needs. This current is strongest at the sea surface and decreases in strength with depth such that the individual rotor blades on ocean current turbines (OCT) deployed to harness this resource will operate in stronger currents when positioned vertically upwards than when vertically downwards. This current shear will induce cyclic loadings on the rotor blades unless active control is used to reduce these load variations. A direct adaptive individual blade pitch controller is implemented into a numerical model simulating an OCT operating in the Gulf Stream. The adaptive controller is analyzed with the OCT simulated in both stationary and moored configurations. The results concluded that the IBP controller reduced the amplitude of the loads in the stationary and moored simulations by 91.18% and 92.3%, respectively.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005582
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Photo Documentary: Frog Alley Community Garden.
Creator: Lightbody, Lauren, Hart, Sharon, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Frog Alley Community Garden is located in the historic neighborhood of Frog Alley in Delray Beach. The garden’s philosophy believes in “sowing community through organic practices”. They advocate the importance of sustainable life practice by providing the community an open space in which to cultivate and grow their own food. Through documenting the ins and outs of the Frog Alley Community Garden, I wish to raise awareness on sustainable and practical life practice through Organic cultivation....
Show moreFrog Alley Community Garden is located in the historic neighborhood of Frog Alley in Delray Beach. The garden’s philosophy believes in “sowing community through organic practices”. They advocate the importance of sustainable life practice by providing the community an open space in which to cultivate and grow their own food. Through documenting the ins and outs of the Frog Alley Community Garden, I wish to raise awareness on sustainable and practical life practice through Organic cultivation. This means documenting methods that require a relatively small amount of energy to yield a high amount of outcome. An example of this would be permaculture, agricultural design in alignment with the patterns of nature, plays a large role for many of these dedicated gardeners. With the intent of implementing gardening methods that seek to coexist with the natural ecosystem, the ability to grow and share food, as well as contributing little to no environmental impact, establishes Frog Alley as a sustainable garden. The diversity of gardeners at Frog Alley, a handful of who are new to gardening in general, are egger to learn and experiment with various methods of organic cultivation. The sharing of information from gardener to gardener pertaining to the growth of their plots, when to seed and harvest, the identification of native plants, and assorted solutions to pest problems is what makes Frog Alley a community garden. Candid shots focusing in on the gardeners, the conscious design of space, the plants, and the tremendous amount of work involved have been the highlights of this project. The significance of each composition is to mirror the earthy element, depicting a combination of labor and love. The choice of paper and size, such as a cold press natural matte 13 x 19, coincide with the natural aspect echoing throughout.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005583
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

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