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Carbon nanotubes and their composites with nanodiamond for thermal packaging: Syntheses, characterization and modeling [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
the added bonus of being radiation resistant for harsh environments such as space. The present research work is designed to measure the thermal conductivities of nanotubes and their composites with nanodiamond following Nielsen method applicable for two...
Efficacy of a modified constraint induced movement therapy protocol in the clinical setting [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
. In addition, there is limited research available on effective treatments for people with chronic stroke (when the onset of stroke occurred at least one year prior). The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and feasibility of a modified CIT (m...
Externally advised REITs to internally advised REITs [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
for more than one REIT. On average over the last 30 years, REITs that use external advisors have performed 6% worse on average per year, compared to REITs with internal advisors. In my research I examined REITs that changed from external to internal...
The elderly, parent-child relationships and AIDS in rural South Africa [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Using qualitative interviews, we explore the impact of the AIDS epidemic on parent-child reciprocity relationships, from the perspective of young and old rural South Africans. Typically, adult children provide monetary ...
The Maelstrom: A play against genocide [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
The Darfur Conflict has been addressed at length, but the majority of the public seems to be unaware the significance these acts of inhumanity have on a global psyche. The time for reflection and action is now, while the ...
Growth of orthographic representations in children with LLD [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
One aspect of word learning from reading is knowledge of the orthographic representation of a word. Children with language-learning disabilities (LLD) might be expected to have greater difficulties than peers acquiring ...
X-ray and optical systems for pulsed power and plasma science experiments [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
X-ray imaging and detection are useful measurements, in familiar applications like dental X-rays and less familiar ones like elemental analysis. The Pulsed Power and Plasma Science group in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at MU...
Traits associated with brace root characters implicate light and hormonal signaling pathways [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
and ear height were also linked to root traits and are under the genetic control of the light response regulators phytochromes B1 and B2. A proposed model showing how GA and light perception affect plant development is reported. This research was funded...
Thrust and torque response for drilling titanium and carbon composite sandwich materials [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Experiments were conducted based upon previous research conducted by El-Gizawy and Khasawneh [1] to determine the time response of thrust force and torque correlated to a simple drilling procedure through carbon fiber reinforced epoxy (IM7...
Photoacoustic detection of circulating melanoma cells in the plasma layer of the blood [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
tumor forms. This can take months to discover, by which time the cancer could be advanced. Our research focuses on using photoacoustic signals to detect melanoma cells circulating in the blood, allowing for much earlier discovery and treatment...
Grief: A gendered approach to the elegies of Plath and Lowell [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
to include the language of current psychoanalytic research. I argue that a gender-blind analysis of elegy hinders our understanding of grief and how we successfully - or unsuccessfully - work through the mourning period....
Impact of prior/concurrent exposure to infectious diseases on variability in the 1918-19 flu epidemic on Newfoundland [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Between 1918 and 1920 nearly 2000 people on the island of Newfoundland died from influenza, pneumonia, and related illnesses. Deaths were recorded from all parts of the island, but there is substantial regional variability ...
Materials characterization of an explanted polypropylene-PTFE hernia mesh [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
IRB protocol from the MU Hospitals. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with ATR was utilized to evaluate changes in the chemical structure/functional groups on the surface of the material. Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) was utilized...
Exposure to explicit sexual media impacts men's perceptions of women's motives for sexual intercourse [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Previous studies have shown that exposure to sexually explicit media can influence males' attitudes toward sex and their sexual partners, their behaviors, and their emotions. Researchers found increased aggression towards women when men were exposed...
Protecting biodiversity: Riparian buffers directly affect Appalachian headwater salamanders [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
often occurs around headwater streams. My study specifically looks at how logging and riparian buffers affect salamanders inhabiting head water streams. The purpose of this research was to measure the density and abundance of adult salamanders in five...
Generating Gbx2 antibodies: A useful tool in determining developmental mechanisms regulated by GBX2 [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
immunoprecipitation assays, which will allow for the production of a library that contains genes directly regulated by GBX2. The identification of target genes will provide a way to enable the collection of valuable data that will be useful for more long-term research...
Electric arc production of nanoparticles for energetic materials [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
are researching several new methods of preparing nanoparticles for super-thermite which will reduce their cost. One method we are using is called plasma arc-discharge, and actually very similar to an arc welding process. In arc welding electricity is used to form...
Roach colony optimization: a new approach to problem solving [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
on newly discovered social behavior of cockroaches. Our algorithm is called roach-colony optimization. There are many possible applications for this research, including objective function optimization, navigation and goal-seeking behavior of autonomous...
Exploring the obstacles hindering the academic attainment of Latino/a students [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Accounting Office estimate the attrition rate of Latino/a students to be as high as 34.3%. The aim of this research project is to explore the factors that contribute to the resiliency of Latino/a students at a large Mid-western state-funded university...
Establishing the status of the American black bear in southern Missouri [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
The current status of the black bear population in Missouri is largely unknown, as we have little to no information concerning its size, reproductive status and origin. However, evidence suggests that the bear population ...