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Title: Human Powered Submarine Data Acquisition System.
Creator: Robert Kipp, Edgar An
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000014
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
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Title: Human powered submarine propulsion.
Creator: Nunes, Christopher, An, Edgar
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361161
Subject Headings: Submersibles, Submarines--Design and construction, Propellers
Format: Document (PDF)

$Hydrofracking-on-a-chip: Particle Laden Transport Under High Pressure$

Title: Hydrofracking-on-a-chip: Particle Laden Transport Under High Pressure.
Creator: Linares, Natalia, Albrecht, George, Kim, Myeongsub
Abstract/Description: Hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) has enabled recovery of natural gas and oil embedded in low permeability reservoirs. Despite its advancement in significant recovery of hydrocarbons not previously accessible from low permeability reservoirs, understanding the particle interactions and injected fluid retraction is lacking. The goal of this project is to investigate fluid dynamics of the fracking fluid (particle-laden flow) under instant fluid injection and withdrawal. We will use a...
Show moreHydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) has enabled recovery of natural gas and oil embedded in low permeability reservoirs. Despite its advancement in significant recovery of hydrocarbons not previously accessible from low permeability reservoirs, understanding the particle interactions and injected fluid retraction is lacking. The goal of this project is to investigate fluid dynamics of the fracking fluid (particle-laden flow) under instant fluid injection and withdrawal. We will use a microfluidic-based approach in order to visualize a fluid displacement as well as particle-particle interactions in a micromodel that mimics the flow in actual reservoirs. Nanoporous spherical silica particles in diameter of 0.1 mm are going to be utilized in this project. A high-speed visualization tool will characterize the dynamic and complex nature of particle transportation, deposition and their interactions under dynamic flow conditions. In addition, the role of surface properties on these behaviors will be tested.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000042
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Identification of Bottlenose Dolphin Prey Within the IRL, Utilizing Images Collected During Observed Dolphin Feeding Behaviors.
Creator: Grell, Kaitlin, Albrecht, Dan, Waldron, Jordan, Katz, Dana, Nelson, Brandy, Murdoch Titcomb, Elizabeth
Abstract/Description: Identification of dolphin prey is fundamental to understanding the ecological function of dolphins within the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), and useful in determining shared resources and associated health risks among dolphins and humans. This study utilized 62 images of dolphin prey documented during observed feeding behaviors from 2003 to 2015 to determine prey of significance. Dolphin prey were comprised of: 44% mullet (Mugil spp.), 11% jack (Caranx spp.), 10% pinfish (Lagodon sp.), and 6.5%...
Show moreIdentification of dolphin prey is fundamental to understanding the ecological function of dolphins within the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), and useful in determining shared resources and associated health risks among dolphins and humans. This study utilized 62 images of dolphin prey documented during observed feeding behaviors from 2003 to 2015 to determine prey of significance. Dolphin prey were comprised of: 44% mullet (Mugil spp.), 11% jack (Caranx spp.), 10% pinfish (Lagodon sp.), and 6.5% menhaden (Brevoortia spp.). The remaining 28.5% of prey were comprised of 11 genera, and no spatial or temporal differences among prey were found. The majority (87%) of the genera of fishes documented as dolphin prey are also targeted by local fisheries for human consumption, bait, and sport. Understanding the prey habits of this apex predator can be useful in determining management and conservation strategies for local fisheries and ecosystems, and identifying possible vectors for bioaccumulation of contaminants.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000039
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Identification of C. elegans ortholog of spinster.
Creator: Kobler, Patrick, Jia, Kailiang
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361106
Subject Headings: Autophagy, Lysosomal storage diseases, Caenorhabditis elegans
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Title: Identification of others through biological motion.
Creator: Fuller, Nicholas, Kersten, Alan, Earles, Julie
Abstract/Description: In point-light models, visual cues are reduced to points of light indicating the major points of movements of the human body. Although we are able to recognize people through movement, accuracy of identification of strangers through point-light models is low. Connecting the major points of motion to represent a skeleton might enhance the ability to recognize strangers. This study also wishes to assess whether accuracy will be improved through learning general movement characteristics of...
Show moreIn point-light models, visual cues are reduced to points of light indicating the major points of movements of the human body. Although we are able to recognize people through movement, accuracy of identification of strangers through point-light models is low. Connecting the major points of motion to represent a skeleton might enhance the ability to recognize strangers. This study also wishes to assess whether accuracy will be improved through learning general movement characteristics of individuals. After a learning stage, participants were randomly assigned to match names with either point-light or skeleton models of actor movements. Two of the four actions performed by actors in the testing stage were previously seen during the learning stage. We expect identification from skeleton displays will be higher than for point light displays. We also expect higher accuracy for actions previously seen during the learning stage. The findings and their implications will be discussed.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005017
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Identification of putative endocannabinoid N-acyltransferases in C. elegans.
Creator: Armesto, Jose, Reis-Rodrigues, Pedro, Lone, Museer A., Gill, Matthew S.
Abstract/Description: The N-acyltransferase enzyme (NAT) is responsible for synthesizing N-acyl-phospatidylethanolamines which is the first step in the synthesis of N-acylethanolamines, an important class of lipids that are used by the endocannabinoid system as signaling molecules. A calcium dependent NAT enzyme has been characterized biochemically but has not been cloned. The purpose of this study was to identify NAT enzyme in Caenorhabditis elegans. The strain MGL107 overproduces NAEs and as a result exhibits...
Show moreThe N-acyltransferase enzyme (NAT) is responsible for synthesizing N-acyl-phospatidylethanolamines which is the first step in the synthesis of N-acylethanolamines, an important class of lipids that are used by the endocannabinoid system as signaling molecules. A calcium dependent NAT enzyme has been characterized biochemically but has not been cloned. The purpose of this study was to identify NAT enzyme in Caenorhabditis elegans. The strain MGL107 overproduces NAEs and as a result exhibits delayed growth. We have found that 10 of 35 genes with N-acyltransferase activity are able to restore growth of MGL107. Interestingly, acl-10, acl-12, and acl-13 also showed increased mRNA levels in a strain with reduced NAEs, possibly indicating a compensatory mechanism. These data suggests that these three genes could potentially code for the calcium dependent NAT and should be further analyzed biochemically.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005001
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Impact of Functional versus Symbolic Signals on Initial Impressions: Implications for Designing the Look of a Website Homepage to Convey an Outdoorsy Brand Image/Personality for a Lifestyle Brand.
Creator: Gordon, Danielle, Llanos, Katherine, Nuhin, Samin, Smith, Allen
Abstract/Description: As competition among brands escalates, marketers seek emerging opportunities to differentiate and position brands and grow a customer base by offering lifestyle brands. Lifestyle branding adds value to consumers by integrating superior functional performance, enabling fuller engagement in lifestyle activities with emotional appeals satisfying psychological desires, such as adventure, excitement, camaraderie, and self-expression. While the importance of both functional performance and...
Show moreAs competition among brands escalates, marketers seek emerging opportunities to differentiate and position brands and grow a customer base by offering lifestyle brands. Lifestyle branding adds value to consumers by integrating superior functional performance, enabling fuller engagement in lifestyle activities with emotional appeals satisfying psychological desires, such as adventure, excitement, camaraderie, and self-expression. While the importance of both functional performance and emotional brand meaning have been justified in the marketing literature, an advertising maxim claimed successful communication required emphasis on one dominant message to create the most persuasive initial impression. Knowing that initial impressions impact consumer judgments of product design form, this study investigated whether functional or symbolic signals created more persuasive initial impressions when used to create the look of a website homepage for an outdoorsy lifestyle brand. The right look of a homepage creates a mood facilitating persuasion. Consent forms and APA Style complied with ethical research standards.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000037
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Impact of gender and age on confrontation naming and linguistic facility in aging populations.
Creator: Gonzalez, Katherine, Rosselli, Monica, Velez-Uribe, Idaly
Abstract/Description: Word retrieval often presents a problem for aging populations. The Boston Naming Test (BNT) is a prevalent neuropsychological exam that uses word retrieval to reveal relevant information leading to a diagnosis of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This study investigated the effects of age and gender on a confrontation naming test. Confrontation naming was assessed using the Boston Naming Test. The sample included 538 participants (185 males, 383 females) individuals...
Show moreWord retrieval often presents a problem for aging populations. The Boston Naming Test (BNT) is a prevalent neuropsychological exam that uses word retrieval to reveal relevant information leading to a diagnosis of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This study investigated the effects of age and gender on a confrontation naming test. Confrontation naming was assessed using the Boston Naming Test. The sample included 538 participants (185 males, 383 females) individuals residing in South Florida. Participants were divided into two groups, a high cognitive functioning and a low cognitive functioning group, based on the participant’s scores on the mini mental state examination (MMSE). Results did support the hypothesis that age has a significant effect on confrontational naming test ability in both cognitive groups. Conversely, the anticipation that gender would play a role on performance on the BNT for either group was not supported by the results.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005018
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: 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: Improvement of Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency by Solar Tracking.
Creator: Rochd, Amine, Griffin, Joshua, Dereje, Dawit, Rangel, Guillermo, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The goal of this research project is to increase the energy conversion efficiency of current commercial solar panels using an innovative solar tracking method. To maximize the solar conversion efficiency, three different control mechanisms were identified: 1) a conventional system with a fixed panel location, 2) a chronological tracking system with a fixed angular velocity, and 3) an active tracking system with an UV light sensor. All three panels were securely assembled into specially...
Show moreThe goal of this research project is to increase the energy conversion efficiency of current commercial solar panels using an innovative solar tracking method. To maximize the solar conversion efficiency, three different control mechanisms were identified: 1) a conventional system with a fixed panel location, 2) a chronological tracking system with a fixed angular velocity, and 3) an active tracking system with an UV light sensor. All three panels were securely assembled into specially-designed PVC frames and installed on the roof of the Engineering West building. Fine control of the panels and output measurements were accomplished by an Arduino microcontroller and a voltmeter/ammeter breakout board, respectively. Field tests are currently on-going and photovoltaic conversion efficiencies of the three solar-panel systems will be compared on a daily as well as weekly basis. Outcomes of this project will be useful to design cost-effective solar panel installation, specifically applicable to locations in Florida.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005601
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: In search of environmental hotspots of antibiotic resistance.
Creator: Desir, Hedson, Esiobu, Nwadiuto
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361076
Subject Headings: Antibiotics resistance in microorganisms, Environmental hotspots
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Increasing Comprehension Levels Through Content-Specific Vocabulary.
Creator: Alexandre, Chandani, Dassa, Lori, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The objective of my study is to determine if explicitly teaching content-specific vocabulary can increase reading comprehension in low expectancy students. I have created a pre/post assessment cycle design that tests reading comprehension and familiarity with vocabulary specific to the unit being taught. Participants include 26 fourth graders at Park Lakes Elementary. A pretest will be given, 5 lessons taught, and then a posttest. Pretest and posttest scores will be analyzed, to track...
Show moreThe objective of my study is to determine if explicitly teaching content-specific vocabulary can increase reading comprehension in low expectancy students. I have created a pre/post assessment cycle design that tests reading comprehension and familiarity with vocabulary specific to the unit being taught. Participants include 26 fourth graders at Park Lakes Elementary. A pretest will be given, 5 lessons taught, and then a posttest. Pretest and posttest scores will be analyzed, to track learning gains and the validity of explicitly teaching vocabulary to increase comprehension. All 26 students are expected to earn a higher score on the posttest, compared to the pretest. After result analyzation, I will report concluding results. My intent is to evaluate this technique with the hope that it will be an effective teaching strategy that will improve low expectancy student scores on the ELA area of the Florida Standardized Assessments.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005563
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Increasing Language Development Through Rhythm.
Creator: Miller, Morgan, Dassa, Lori, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: My objective is to determine if rhythm and rap can help increase language development in an urban elementary classroom. To determine this outcome I created a pre/post assessment cycle design using vocabulary relevant to the water cycle. Participants included 18 first graders at Park Lakes Elementary. These students took a pretest, were involved in 5 rhythm and rap based lessons, and a posttest. The lessons included videos, vocabulary reviews, and finally the development of a song to help...
Show moreMy objective is to determine if rhythm and rap can help increase language development in an urban elementary classroom. To determine this outcome I created a pre/post assessment cycle design using vocabulary relevant to the water cycle. Participants included 18 first graders at Park Lakes Elementary. These students took a pretest, were involved in 5 rhythm and rap based lessons, and a posttest. The lessons included videos, vocabulary reviews, and finally the development of a song to help reinforce the vocabulary terms and their meanings. A pop culture song from Justin Bieber was used to make connections to their everyday lives. All 18 students passed the posttest as compared to the pretest results. Therefore, I concluded that the rhythm and rap approach to teaching vocabulary was successful. I intend to use this technique with future vocabulary lessons to predict future improvement in the ELA area of the Florida Standardized Assessments.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005593
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: Inexpensive underwater data communication.
Creator: Spragg, Donald Edgar, An, Edgar
Date Issued: 2012-04-06
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3350926
Subject Headings: Underwater data communication, Underwater acoustic communication, Sound pickup and reproduction
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Influence of cGMP-dependent Protein Kinase Signaling Pathway in Time to Recovery from an Induced Electroconvulsive Seizure in D. melanogaster.
Creator: Leonor Miranda, Monica Risley, Ken Dawson-Scully
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000015
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: International Court of Justice And Regional Bias.
Creator: Concepcion, Jessica, Morton, Jeffrey S., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) presides over the contentious issues, such as boundary disputes and military conflict, for all United Nation’s (UN) members. Its rulings, legally binding, guide international affairs between states by holding them accountable to international law. Previous studies have found that the judges on the ICJ display judicial bias. However, scholars have yet to evaluate whether judges are influenced by a regional association with a party in the cases. To...
Show moreThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) presides over the contentious issues, such as boundary disputes and military conflict, for all United Nation’s (UN) members. Its rulings, legally binding, guide international affairs between states by holding them accountable to international law. Previous studies have found that the judges on the ICJ display judicial bias. However, scholars have yet to evaluate whether judges are influenced by a regional association with a party in the cases. To evaluate the role of region in ICJ rulings, I developed a dataset containing: 1) nationality of judges in contentious cases, 2) states party to a case, 3) states’ regions, and 4) case subject. This data is then used to evaluate the relationship between ICJ judges, state region, and the outcome of case rulings in order to determine whether regional bias exist today within the UN.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005181
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Investigation of cell stiffness and cytoskeletal remodeling in response to inflammatory mediators using atomic force microscopy (AFM).
Creator: Magny, Sherlyne, Wojcikiewicz, Ewa P.
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361120
Subject Headings: Atomic force microscopy, Inflammation--Mediators, Cancer cells, Cytoskeleton
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