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Effects of emotional tone and visual complexity on processing health risk and benefit information in DTC advertising [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The expenditure of direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertising has more than quadrupled since 1996 reaching $4.2 billion in 2005. This study examines how emotional tone and visual complexity affect recognition ...
Examination of effects of ultraviolet radiation and hydrolysis on Kevlar-49 using Raman spectroscopy [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The effects of environmental degradation on polymer matrix composites is an area of concern for researchers and engineers, as these materials are subjected to high stress environments. As a result of this, a need for nondestructive evaluation...
Development of a pneumatic three finger gripper that will incorperate a force feedback control system [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
In this project I was given the task of designing a three finger gripper. This gripper was to be mounted on one of the Puma 200 robotic arms that is currently in use in the Electrical and Computer Engineering robotics ...
Design and demonstration of a thermoelectric generator to power a wireless sensor [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The goal of the project proposed by Marlow Industries, Inc. is to use previously developed analytic models to create thermoelectric (TE) based models for waste heat recovery to power a wireless sensor. The source of the ...
Further development of printable moire interferometer for evaluating stress concentrations at bolt holes [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The goal of this project is to develop and demonstrate an interferometry system that can be used to visualize the stress concentrations at bolt holes and cracks. Part of the project, is a study of the existing literature ...
Health monitoring of civil structures [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The project will develop health monitoring technologies for civil structures. Specifically, precision tiltmeters will be used to monitor the long term behavior of the columns. A wireless data acquisition system will be ...
A novel filler for increased strength of polymer based composites for dental restorations [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Current dental composites consist of a polymer resin and micro-sized glass particles which are used as a filler material. These particles help reinforce the composite during the compressive loads created by the chewing ...
Conference XP and classroom presenter: Multicasting [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Classroom Presenter is an open source research project from the University of Washington that allows for a collaboration of resources and information in lectures and meetings by using slides, whiteboards, questions, and voting features. Classroom...
Etiquette teaching methodologies and knowledge acquisition [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
As our culture changes daily with new trends and innovations, it is important to maintain good manners. When students first hear the term etiquette, they usually dismiss the fact that they will someday need to be versed ...
Benchmark experiments with the explicit planetary isentropic coordinate (EPIC) model: Does it snow on Saturn? [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Three experiments are conducted on the Saturnian atmosphere using the Explicit Planetary Isentropic Coordinate (EPIC) numerical model. The first is a control experiment, wherein no water (in any state) or ammonia is accounted ...
Fanny Price: Jane Austen's Feminist Experiment [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
The essay was written in the capstone, The Late, Great Jane Austen in the fall of 2006. The basic premise of the essay is that in considering the time period in which Austen was writing and a particular character in Mansfield ...
Measuring pile side-shear using full scale tests [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
conducted. More results are to be available at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum....
Creating a new style: Examining culture through theatre design [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
." Given that I am emphasizing in Design/Tech in Theatre, I also designed the scenery and costumes, with the intention of the production being performed at the MU Corner Playhouse. After researching the different aspects of this subject, my project...
Multifunctional nanodiamond surfaces functionalization for developing [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
surfaces: nanodiamond, ultradispersed diamond and adamantane. Our goal is to immobilize the antibodies and bacterial (bio-molecules) binding on the plasma modified diamond surfaces to increase their efficacy as potential biosensors by researching...
Elementary Latin pedagogy in University Model Schools [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
, making Latin more widely available could improve the test scores and achievement of many students....
Effect of transgene introgression site on gene migration from transgenic b. napus to b. rapa [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
There is a growing concern of the possible transgenic introgression from GM plants into agricultural weeds, which has stimulated research in the process of crop to weed gene flow. Crop to weed gene flow often involves the hybridization of a...
Do investors react negatively to democratic elections in emerging markets? [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
democratic election. Since then, the common agreement among the discipline has reported that the Brazilian case is not an anomaly, and that investors in emerging market countries do react negatively during election cycles. However, this research suggests...
Forgotten: Support for minority students on the MU campus [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
-western university was cited in 2006 as receiving a 'D' on an 'A-F' scale, by a non-for profit national organization. This grade reflects the degree to which minority students are supported on this particular campus. This research focused on Latino students...
Cloning and recombinant expression of two Arabidopsis 14-3-3 binding proteins expressed during seed development [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
As a participant in cellular signaling, the 14-3-3 binding protein is essential to cellular function in both plants and animals. Two Arabidopsis thaliana 14-3-3 genes from phylogenetically different families were studied: ...
QTL analysis for genes for brace root angle in zea mays l. [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
Brace roots play a major role in determining amount of lodging, and are responsible for a significant portion of water and nutrient uptake. Using the randomly intermated B73 x Mo17 (IBM) RIL mapping population, we are ...