2006 Undergraduate Research and Creative Achivements Forum (MU)
Mizzou's annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum showcases student research and scholarly and creative achievements to the Mizzou community. Undergraduates from any major and all academic levels are eligible to present their work. Students presenting at the forum are eligible to compete for the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements.
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Optimization design for blast resistant walls [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Blast retrofits on the market today are either barriers that shield the blast effects, or wall retrofits that absorb the blast effects. Good engineering practice to better optimize these designs is to find the balance ... -
The rectilinear representation of a year: 2006 [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)This is a 2006 calender divided into four different parts that measure roughly 29" x 45". Each individual poster represnets a three month period or rough season. The days of the month are set up in a grid pattern of eight ... -
Overwintering ecology of the Black-and-White Warbler in a Puerto Rican dry forest [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)I studied the wintering ecology of the Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) in a dry forest of Puerto Rico. I analyzed mist netting data collected from 4 January-15 February during 1989-2006. These data will be examined ... -
Therapy of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis under circumstances relevant to human Multiple Sclerosis. Part III [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that resembles human multiple sclerosis (MS). EAE and MS develop when proteins of the myelin sheath that covers ... -
The role of pregnancy intention and social support on pregnancy outcome factor [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)A previous study examined the relationship between pregnancy intention and social well-being among low-income pregnant women. Post-partum follow-up of the 72 initial participants was attempted by phone, through mass mailing, ... -
A possible alternative pathway for malate metabolism in Bradyrhizobium japonicum [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)The soybean plant plays an important role in our world by forming a symbiotic relationship with the bacteria Bradyrhizobium japonicum. Through this relationship the bacteria is supplied with intermediates of the citric ... -
Theoretical prediction of chain morphologies in polyfluorenes from Raman spectra calculations [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Organic semiconductors, such as short-chain oligomers and long-chain polymers, are now a core constituent in numerous organic and organic-inorganic hybrid technologies. Polyfluorenes (PF) have emerged as attractive ... -
Sigma1 and Sigma2 binding studies of novel receptor ligands [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Sigma receptors are studied due to their presence both in the central nervous system and also in human tumors of neural origin. There are two types of sigma receptors: sigma1 and sigma2. Sigma1 receptors may be involved ... -
Design of a miniaturized nano-fluid pulsating heat pipe [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)A CPU's calculation speed is limited by the heat it produces. As CPU's become more powerful, they also generate more heat which must be removed or the chip will burn up. CPUs in laptops and some desktop computers are ... -
Investigation of innovative techniques for measuring roundabout parameters [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Roundabouts are an emerging and viable traffic engineering technique in the United States in order to ensure safety and efficiency in surface transportation. As roundabouts become as popular in the U.S. as in other parts ... -
Muscle loading effects on bone parameters in the oim mouse model [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Previous studies have shown that mechanical loading on the skeleton acts as an anabolic stimulus, inducing changes in bone geometry, bone mineral density, and mechanical properties. Increases in these properties may improve ... -
Size-controlled synthesis and characterization of protein protected palladium nanoparticle [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Nanoparticles of precious metals (Gold, Silver, Palladium and Platinum) are at the current focus of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Recent research interests are aimed on developing new strategies for the production of ... -
Using ChIP assays to study potential binding of NPH4/ARF7 on TSI promoters [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Non-Phototropic Hypocotyl 4/ Auxin Response Factor 7(NPH4/ARF7), a potent transcriptional activator that has an important function in tropic growth and development. Earlier research has shown that when there is a lesion ... -
Measurement of slope deformations using photographic images [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)The measurement of deformations of a slope in a large-scale model testing slope stability is very important. Extensometers are currently installed in the slope to measure these deformations. However, extensometers are ... -
Breaking away from patriarchal tradition: Re-envisioning the female nude in feminist contemporary painting [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)The traditional treatment of the female nude in Western imagery has reflected societal conventions of regulating women's bodies and has been a powerful tool in framing femininity. For this project, I have produced 3 pieces ... -
Improving the burn-rate of thermite reactions using mesoporous copper-oxide and aluminum nano-particles [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Energetic materials are defined as substances in which fuel and oxidizer react to release energy. The amount and rate of energy released by this reaction can be improved by increasing the amount of interfacial contact ... -
Pulse power test stand for water voltage divider calibration [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Water resistors are used to dissipate the large amounts of energy produced in high voltage/high current applications over a short period of time. These resistors are frequently used in resistive voltage divider monitors ... -
A ferroelectric atmospheric plasma source [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Atmospheric plasma has applications ranging from semiconductor fabrication to surface treatment and sterilization. Typically, production of plasma requires low gas pressure and inert gasses. The ferroelectric atmospheric ... -
Stem cell incorporation and differentiation in organotypic rat and mouse brain slice cultures [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)Stem cells can be derived from a variety of sources and have three general properties. They can continuously divide for long periods of time; they are unspecialized and they can differentiate into specialized cell types. ... -
Feasibility of an optical biosensor for detection of calpastatin [abstract]
(University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research, 2006)We have been investigating an optical biosensor to detect calpastatin utilizing dual antibody sandwich technique on optical fibers. Calpastatin is a protein found in meat and acts as a regulator of meat tenderness. The ...