By Discipline: Biology - 2014 Student Research Conference

2014 Student Research Conference:
27th Annual Student Research Conference

By Discipline: Biology (2014)

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The following abstracts for discipline Biology have been submitted:

Breeding Eugenics in the United States
Oral Paper
(Disability and Society, History, Biology)
Christopher P. Williams
Prof. Martha L. Rose, Faculty Mentor
(403-1, 2:30, VH 1236)
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Characterization of Developmental Maize Mutant rld*5409
Poster
(Biology)
Singha R. Dhungana* and Kyler L. Carlson♦
Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-11, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Characterization of the raggedseedling-378 Mutant in Zea mays
Poster
(Biology)
Benjamin T. Julius* and Kevin A. Bodker
Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-16, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Comparison of Homologous Leaf Development Mutants from Arabidopsis and Maize
Poster
(Biology)
Jordyn Wiliams
Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-15, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Description of a New African Fern Species Belonging to Triplophyllum (Tectariaceae)
Oral Paper
(Biology)
Zachary Rhodes
Dr. Elisabeth A. Hooper, Faculty Mentor
(404-1, 2:30, MG 1098)
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Differential Expression of Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase Splice Variants in Heart, Brain and Skeletal Muscle Tissues of Wild-Type Mice
Poster
(Biology)
Nelson C. Ugwu
Dr. Daniel E. Michele (University of Michigan), Joanne F. Garbincius (University of Michigan), and Dr. Cynthia Cooper, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-1, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Diversity, Abundance, Body Size, and Habitat Preference Variation in Snakes and Lizards Along a Latitudinal Cline
Poster
(Biology)
Andrew K. Gibson*, Allison R. Hanna, and Yannik E. Roell
Dr. Chad Montgomery and Dr. Michael I. Kelrick, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-3, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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An Ecogrographic Analysis of the Avifauna on Indio Mountains Research Station, Hudspeth County, Texas
Poster
(Biology)
Allison R. Hanna
Dr. Jason Luscier and Dr. Jerry Johnson (University of Texas at El Paso), Faculty Mentors
(P-4-17, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Effect of Body Size, Foraging Mode, Temperature, Diel Cycle, Climate, and Season on Resting Metabolic Rate of Three Small Colubrids: Diadophis punctatus, Storeria dekayi, and Virginia valeriae
Poster
(Biology)
Corinna A. Warnars♦
Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-2, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Effects from Abiotic and Biotic Factors on Foraging Success of Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) in the Florida Everglades
Poster
(Biology)
Jacob H. Kaiser*, Megan R. LaFollette, Michael D. Essmyer, and Patricia L. Ihrig
Dr. Jason Luscier and Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-5, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Effects of Seasonal Change on Chytrid Fungus Infections in Amphibians
Oral Paper
(Biology)
Jessica N. Plaggenberg
Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor
(303-1, 1:00, MG 1098)
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Effects of Small-Scale Urbanization on Small-Mammal Distribution and Abundance
Poster
(Biology)
Andrew K. Gibson
Dr. Jason Luscier, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-4, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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The Efficacy of Various Bridging Stimuli During Acquisition of an Operant Task and the Use of Food-Based Positive Reinforcement Training on Unwanted Oral Investigative Behaviors in Horses, Equus caballus
Oral Paper
(Agricultural Science, Psychology, Biology)
Megan R. LaFollette* and Kaitlin A. Cloonan
Dr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor
(406-2, 2:45, MG 1000)
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Environmental Screening and Molecular Analysis of Cellulase Producing Fungi
Oral Paper
(Biology)
Dianna S. Long* and Yannik E. Roell
Dr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentor
(404-2, 2:45, MG 1098)
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Evaluating the efficacy of positive and negative reinforcement while introducing a novel obstacle to horses (Equus caballus)
Poster
(Agricultural Science, Psychology, Biology)
Megan R. LaFollette*, Kaitlin A. Cloonan, and Taylor Stimac
Dr. Kelly Walter, Faculty Mentor
(P-2-3, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in the Spiny-Tailed Iguanas (Ctenosaura oedirhina) of Roatán, Honduras
Oral Paper
(Biology)
Jessica N. Plaggenberg
Dr. Stephen Hudman, Faculty Mentor
(303-4, 1:45, MG 1098)
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Field Study Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in Belize Barrier Reef System
Poster
(Biology, Chemistry)
Bing Q. Zheng * and Sharon Edele
Dr. LaRoy Brandt, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-18, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Fish diversity survey on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
Oral Paper
(Biology)
Brianna R. King* and Rebecca P. Barndollar
Dr. LaRoy Brandt, Faculty Mentor
(303-3, 1:30, MG 1098)
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Green Revolving Fund and the Potential Uses
Poster
(Biology, Environmental Studies)
Yannik E. Roell*, Molly Haman, and Megan Dorsey
Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-6, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Histological and Molecular Characterization of Maize Mutant rgd-766
Poster
(Biology)
Kevin A. Kaifer*, Kevin A. Bodker, and Beth A. Osia
Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-13, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Home Range, Movement Rate, and Habitat Use of Terrapene ornata at the Northern Edge of Its Range
Poster
(Biology)
Michael E. Kartje*, Allison R. Hanna, and Yannik E. Roell
Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-9, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Identification and Alteration of Key Transcription Factors Affecting the Arabidopsis Photosynthetic Pathway
Oral Paper
(Agricultural Science, Biology)
Andrew R. Greenwell
Dr. Michael Seipel, Faculty Mentor
(406-1, 2:30, MG 1000)
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The Influence of Predatory Fish on the Distribution of Tedania ignis
Poster
(Biology)
Theresa Osborne
Dr. LaRoy Brandt, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-19, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Influence of the Maize ZmLHWA gene on Root Development
Poster
(Biology)
Abbi Berry
Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-14, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Mapping and Characterization of a Maize Leaf Polarity Mutant: rld-5409
Oral Paper
(Biology)
Lauren A. Choate
Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentor
(404-3, 3:00, MG 1098)
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Mu-Seq Walking and Transcriptome Analysis of rld*5409: A Leaf Polarity Mutant in Maize
Poster
(Biology)
Kyler L. Carlson♦* and Lauren A. Choate
Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-12, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Native Tall-Grass Prairie Restoration On Campus
Poster
(Biology)
Patricia L. Ihrig*, Zebadiah G. Yoko, Kelly N. Germann, Rachel N. Lee, Even P. Fluty, Shannon C. Weber, and Lilia C. Ban
Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-8, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Naturalizing Epistemology
Oral Paper
(Phi Kappa Phi Interdisciplinary, Philosophy & Religion, Biology)
Kara D. Boschert
Dr. Chad Mohler, Faculty Mentor
(108-2, 8:15, MG 1000)
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The Physiological Effects of the Alpha-Stim Device
Poster
(Psychology, Biology)
Joseph R. Gregory
Prof. Sal Costa, Dr. Richard Hall (A.T. Still University ), and Dr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentors
(P-14-5, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Predicting Habitat Suitability for Rusty Blackbirds in Missouri
Oral Paper
(Biology)
Lauren Canham♦
Dr. Jason Luscier, Faculty Mentor
(303-2, 1:15, MG 1098)
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The Role of ZmLHWB in Vascular Tissue Formation and Cell Fate Decisions in Maize
Poster
(Biology)
Sean R. Trammel
Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, Faculty Mentor
(P-4-10, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Scaling of Metabolic Power Laws
Oral Paper
(Mathematical Biology, Biology, Mathematics)
Joseph M. Milliano* and Mackenzie Schimpf
Dr. Chad Montgomery and Dr. Phil Ryan, Faculty Mentors
(103-3, 8:30, MG 1098)
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Truman Tick Team: A New Twist on Larval Tick Activity
Oral Paper
(Mathematical Biology, Biology)
Elizabeth N. Mann* and Kailong Mao
Dr. Stephanie Fore and Dr. Hyun-Joo Kim, Faculty Mentors
(103-4, 8:45, MG 1098)
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Underwater Survival in Ticks
Oral Paper
(Mathematical Biology, Biology, Mathematics)
Michelle Okpewho* and Anna Sumner
Dr. Laura Fielden and Dr. David Garth, Faculty Mentors
(204-3, 10:10, MG 1098)
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Using a Hidden Markov Model to Predict Genes in Drosophila melanogaster
Poster
(Computer Science, Biology, Mathematical Biology)
Bryce E. Frazier
Dr. Jon Beck and Dr. Anton Weisstein, Faculty Mentors
(P-6-1, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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Winter Thermoregulation and Habitat Selection in Norops sagrei on Tropical Hardwood Tree Islands In Everglades National Park
Poster
(Biology)
Zebadiah G. Yoko*, Akanksha Ashwini, and Courtney L. Rice
Dr. Chad Montgomery and Dr. Jason Luscier, Faculty Mentors
(P-4-7, 3:30, GEO - SUB)
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