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Improved mounting device for augmentative communication [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2007)
For people without both mobility and speech capability, communication can be difficult. The Assistive Technology Evaluation Center at the University of Missouri—Columbia strives to help people find an effective way to ...
A case study of colliding tornadic storms
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Tornadoes occur frequently across the United States each year, causing millions of dollars in damage. Meteorologists are constantly searching for new and improved methods for predicting these weather phenomenons's in order ...
A study of wireless sensor networks with focus on node localization
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Due to research in low-power, cheap wireless communications, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) has become one of the most exciting new fields of interest within computer science and engineering. Just as the Internet has made ...
Nanoporous biocarbon as a storage system for methane
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Activated carbon produced from waste corn cobs have recently been developed as an efficient and economical form of gas storage. With rising gas prices and concerns of global warming, natural gas has been brought to attention ...
Identification of H19 polymorphism for an assessment of biallelic expression
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Animals produced from assisted reproductive technologies suffer from developmental abnormalities and early fetal death at a higher frequency than that observed in those produced by natural breeding. These symptoms are ...
Turnover of neotropical migrant birds in eleven year old clear cuts during July
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Capture and release of birds via mist net and banding techniques has proven to be one of the best way to census turnover or persistence of birds during migration, breeding, and post-breeding seasons. Our study looked at ...
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 ...
Epithelial-mesenchymal transition of brain tumor cells is differentially regulated in response to dexamethasone
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
In the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of tumors, the loss of cohesivity and the migratory capability of cells determine the invasiveness and therefore the malignancy of the cancer. Understanding these biophysical ...
Optimization of metal-cyclization of alpha-MSH peptide analogs used in the treatment and detection of melanoma
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Over the past few years Dr. Quinn and his lab have made significant progress in the development of a melanoma treatment drug. Based upon peptide analogs of the alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone, Α-MSH, Dr. Quinn has ...
Electric arc production of nanoparticles for energetic materials [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Thermites are a class of energetic material (similar to explosives) which consists of a fuel and oxidizer which react chemically to release energy. These materials are of interest because they can contain over 2.5 times ...
The role of gender in the peer review process of formal writing [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Traditionally, the assessment of student work has been the primary responsibility of a teacher or professor. However, the process of peer-review has truly taken hold in recent times as a method for others objectively ...
Host-guest complexes to molecular encapsulation of hydrogen
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Science has always been about man learning from and attempting to mimic nature. In supramolecular chemistry this possibility is evident due to particularly interesting architectures of natural shell-like containers such ...
A multicopy suppressor screen in yeast to look for negative regulators of Ser13 phosphorylation-based trafficking to the pre-vacuolar compartment
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
Resident membrane proteins of the yeast trans-Golgi network (TGN) frequently cycle between the TGN and both the early and late (prevacuolar) endosomal compartments. The model yeast TGN protein, A-ALP, which contains the ...
Conversion of waste corncob to activated carbon for use of methane storage
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
Missouri being one of the leading states in corn production has a large quantity of corn cobs. Corn cob can be used to produce activated carbon because its organic origin is similar to coconut and peach pits which have ...
A 3-D in vitro neural stem cell niche derived from mouse embryonic stem cells [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
Our laboratory works with cell therapies for injuries to the central nervous system and neurodegenerative disorders, including the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs) or Batten's Disease. We are working toward a treatment ...
Construction of a knockout targeting vector to generate an Interleukin-13 Receptor α1 deficient Balb/c mouse
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
A recent publication from our lab has provided evidence for the involvement of the α1 chain of the Interleukin-13 cytokine receptor (IL-13Rα1) in the development of the neonatal immune system. Specifically, we have shown ...
Electronic Performance Support Systems: An Assistive Technology Tool for Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities
(Association for Special Education Technology, 2007)
This article presents the results of a qualitative study investigating the usability and perceived effectiveness
of StrategyTools™, an electronic performance system support designed for secondary students with mild ...
KidTools Support System: Design and Formative Evaluation - An Iterative Process
(2003-11)
This report discusses how KidTools helps support the IDEA97 amendment by helping to apply "positive behavioral supports to assist children in adapting to educational environments." The report also includes design and ...
Health Literacy
(Center for Health Policy, University of Missouri - School of Medicine, 2006-07)
Health literacy is “the ability of an individual to access, understand, and use
health-related information and services to
make appropriate health decisions.” For a
woman with diabetes, health literacy means
understanding ...
Missouri Children & Oral Health Care
(Center for Health Policy, University of Missouri - School of Medicine, 2007-11)
Oral health extends beyond a pretty
smile. Oral health is essential to maintaining overall health and quality of
life. Access to regular dental care is
recommended for all children to ensure
healthy growth. Improving ...