The vision of Marian University is to provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society, and the world. In the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), we execute this by providing our students with personalized faculty attention and opportunities to conduct rigorous project and laboratory based activities. It is our goal that our students graduate ready to successfully enter their careers or graduate studies. We believe the URS contributes to our students' successes with the following objectives:
<ul><li>Celebrate student achievement in research</li>
<li>Create a platform for dissemination of knowledge</li>
<li>Foster a sense of community across all divisions of CAS</li>
<li>Improve student communication with a diverse audience</li>
</ul>
The Effects of Sexual Dimorphism on Toxic Prey Avoidance in the Chinese Praying Mantis, Tenodera sinensis
O Criador:
Miller, Kayla I., Swartz, Emma, Podgorski, Sophie, and Steinmeyer, Tisa
Descrição:
This experiment strives to investigate if sex based behaviors in praying mantid feeding habits hold true when sexual dimorphism is not obvious in juvenile mantids Sensitivity to bitter tastes provides an important means for animals to detect various toxic compounds in food (Wooding et al.2006). In predators, taste sensitivity also allows animals to exploit nutritious but toxic food sources by monitoring the consumption of compounds that may cause illness or death (Wooding et al. 2006). Studies on the Chinese praying mantis, Tenodera sinensis, show that the mantids will wipe their mouths, shake, and reject bitter tasting toxic prey when it is encountered (Carle et al. 2015). Adult male mantids were found to have a more exaggerated response, lower level of acceptance, and reduced consumption of bitter prey compared to females who have higher nutritional requirements due to their larger bodies and reproductive cycles (Carle et al. 2015). A difference in juvenile mantid feeding behavior based on sex has not been observed (Paradise and Stamp, 1991).
Declaração de direitos:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Língua:
English
Tipo:
Poster
Palavra-chave:
Chinese praying mantis, toxic prey avoidance, and Sexual Dimorphism
The Effects of Sugars on Lactobacillus Casei Growth
O Criador:
Williams, Parker, Gerkin, Sidney, Kowalski, Taylor, and Felty, Alexis
Descrição:
Sugar-bacteria solutions were created and their turbidities were taken to quantify the amount of bacteria growth after 24 hours of incubation. We hypothesized that the lactose would result in greater proliferation of Lactobacillus casei than glucose, sucrose, and saccharin, respectively. However, we found that all the additional sugars added to the bacteria have an inhibitory effect on the growth of L. casei. By identifying the effects that different sugars have on the concentration of bacteria within the gut microbiome, it will then be possible to manipulate diets and understand the effects that both natural and artificial sugars will have on the body. and The Western culture tends to deem the Eastern culture as obese and unhealthy due to the large amounts of saturated fats and abundance of sugars that it consumes. Some studies argue that Lactobacillus casei can alter health and researchers are attempting to prove that different sugars, natural or artificial, have different effects on the growth of L. casei [1]. L. casei was chosen as the experimental model due to easily replicable growing conditions and the importance of the bacteria in the gut microbiome.
Declaração de direitos:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Língua:
English
Tipo:
Poster
Palavra-chave:
Sugar-bacteria solutions, turbidities, gut microbiome, and Lactobacillus casei
Students have become dependent on technology and do not always use it of educational purposes during class. Boredom and lack of interest are common reasons given by students for cell phone use in class. (Olufadi, 2015). Several studies have examined technology usage and it’s effects in the classroom. One study found that higher overall usage of cell phones was correlated with lower GPAs. This study tracked the total amount of time phones were used in and out of school (Felsioni & Godoi, 2017). However, other studies report no impact of classroom phone use on learning. For example, students using phones during a class lecture and students not using phones had the same average lecture quiz scores. (Elder, 2013). Our study examined the relationship between levels of classroom off-task technology use and classroom engagement, attitudes and GPA. We predicted a negative correlation between classroom technology use and all measures of classroom engagement and performance.
Declaração de direitos:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Língua:
English
Tipo:
Poster
Palavra-chave:
classroom phone use, learning, and classroom engagement
La película Como agua para chocolate enfoca en una familia mexicana durante la revolución, y en temas de las mujeres de la familia y la tradición. La historia enfoca en Tita, la hija menor de la familia que siente presión bajo la expectativa de su mamá. Mientras ella se queda (en su mayoría) obediente, sus deseos verdaderos están expresados en el fuego, un elemento del realismo mágico de la película. Finnegan, escribió en su artículo “At Boiling Point: ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ and the Boundaries of Mexican Identity” que su interpretación del título de la película es una pasión sexual como cuando el agua está a punto de hervir (Finnegan 15). En esta presentación, analizamos el amor entre Tita y Pedro, el uso del incendio y la metáfora de la caja de los cerillos en la película.
Submitted as part of the SPA-230 (Introduction to Hispanic Literature) course.
Enabling Study of Human Immune Dysfunction Using Yeast Gene 0ST3/UNGI
O Criador:
Casey, Ariyanna
Descrição:
OST3 is a yeast gene for Obligosaccharyl transferase, a homolog of the Magnesium Transport 1 gene in humans. This human gene produce XMEN disease. XMEN disease is an X-Linked immune system deficiency where the amount of CD4+ T cells present in the body are reduced in function. XMEN is caused by a mutation in the MAGT1 gene. The MAGT1 gene produces a protein called magnesium transport. As shown in Magnesium transport is important because it activates CD4+ T cells, allowing for infections to be effectively detected. A mutation in the MAGT1 gene, reduces the function and effectivity of CD4+ T cells. For the individual, this mutation would result in a higher risk of developing infection, pneumonia or cancer. The only known effective treatment for XMEN is stem cell therapy.
Declaração de direitos:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Língua:
English
Tipo:
Poster
Palavra-chave:
XMEN disease, 0ST3/UNGI, stem cell therapy, and Human Immune Dysfunction
Evaluating the Long-Term Retention Benefits of Multimodal Learning
O Criador:
Cottrell, Bria
Descrição:
Everyone has a different way that they best learn and retain new information. The purpose of this poster is to discuss learning styles and what the research supports as the most effective learning strategies. All students can benefit from understanding their specific learning preferences but also what presentation styles result in the best learning outcomes. It is essential to recognize that multimodal approaches often yield the best results, rather than advocating for a single mode of presentation.
Submitted as part of the PSY-305 Learning and Behavior course.
Declaração de direitos:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Língua:
English
Tipo:
Poster
Palavra-chave:
learning styles, multimodal learning, diverse communication modes, and Neurofeedback