Browsing Honors Conference Abstracts, Posters, and Presentations by Issue Date
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Nanosensor for detecting trace pesticides in water
(Wichita State University, 2011-04-05)Atrazine is a pesticide commonly used in agricultural crops. Its runoff into local water systems and later into larger water systems raises environmental and health concerns. Some studies show Atrazine may cause impaired ... -
Detection of anthrax protective antigen using a nanoporous impedemetric biosensors
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)In response to the 2001 bioterrorist attacks involving anthrax, precautionary methods of containment, such as early detection, have been explored in order to better prepare for similar incidences. This project proposes a ... -
Role-focused instruction and the participation level of English language learners in collaborative environments
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)Research Question: What is the effect of role-focused instruction on the participation level of English Language Learners in collaborative environments? Methods: This correlational study took place in a 12th grade classroom. ... -
Growth and differentiation of neuronal cells in injectable collagen hydrogel for neural regeneration
(Wichita State University, 2013-04-09)Injury to the central nervous system including brain and spinal cord causes neuron death and demyelination and these tissues have limited intrinsic regenerative capacity. Transplantation of neuronal cells to the lesion of ... -
Management of invasive species: sericea lespedeza insights from an optimization model
(Wichita State University, 2013-04-09)Native grasslands in the Great Plains are threatened by the spread of Sericea (Lespedeza cuneata). Sericea is a non-native legume originating from Asia. Sericea infestations negatively impact the forage value and hay ... -
How university students continue to live in a bilingual society in Puerto Rico
(Wichita State University, 2013-04-09)One of the most critical questions for Puerto Ricans today is whether or not to become the 51st state of the United States of America. In a recent interview with Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rican commissioner to the U.S. ... -
From dropped out to checked in: a snapshot of alternative education
(Wichita State University, 2013-04-09)Many high schools today employ a conventional model of schooling for students in grades 9-12. This model includes traditional, lecture-style classes that follow a typical schedule of two semesters (four, nine-week terms), ... -
Effects of ethnicity on hearing screening failure rates in a newborn, well baby clinic
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Researchers have reported a higher prevalence of hearing loss among Hispanic school-aged children than among children of other ethnicities. The purpose of this study is to measure if a higher risk of hearing loss is ...