Browsing Undergraduate Student Research by Title
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Measuring the abundance of airborne halotolerant microbes
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Biogeography studies have shown that microbes can travel long distances in the atmosphere and spread globally. Microbes appear to have no obvious geographical barriers. Baas Becking stated, “everything is everywhere, the ... -
Microbial growth and distribution in layered ices relevant to Mars
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-07)Layered ice systems are analogs of natural environments expected on Mars. The presence of liquid water on Mars suggests that life may exist inside brine trapped between layers of pure water ice accumulated from frost and ... -
Microfossil analysis of a grinding stone from the Etzanoa archaeological site
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)The archaeological site known as Etzanoa (14CO3) was established by Ancestral Wichita peoples from roughly 1450 to 1715 CE along the Walnut River in Southern Kansas. In the summer of 2021 a metate, a type of grinding ... -
Modeling conductor elongation in overhead transmission lines
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-07)The U.S. transmission grid is rapidly aging with 70% of transmission lines older than 25 years. Maintenance of transmission lines has traditionally involved visual inspection of line degradation, which is costly and time ... -
Modeling control method combinations to manage the sylvatic plague in black-tailed prairie dog towns
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-06)Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) are keystone species of short-grass prairie ecosystems and are essential to the success of efforts to re-introduce endangered black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes). The ... -
Modelling the actin-myopalladin complex using crosslinking mass spectrometry
(Wichita State University, 2023)Myopalladin is an actin-binding protein that has recently been discovered in striated muscle tissue. Like its family members myotilin and palladin, myopalladin contains immunoglobin (Ig) domains that participate in actin ... -
Monitoring palladin's effect on actin dynamics and organization with TIRF microscopy
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)The actin-associated human protein palladin plays a critical role in cytoskeletal organization in both normal and cancerous cells. In both breast and pancreatic cancer cell lines, palladin expression levels have been shown ... -
Motivation for exercise: An explorative study examining preference for group versus solo physical activity
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-07)Exercise is a vital component of human well-being, as regular physical activity is known to increase overall health, decrease psychological distress and depression, and decrease mortality risk from all causes (Box et al, ... -
Motivation for exercise: Exploring the preference for group versus solo physical activity in extraverts
(Wichita State University, 2023)It is well-known that routine physical activity has positive impacts on overall health and well being. However, the majority of Americans do not make exercise a priority in their daily lives. In order to better understand ... -
Muscle damage in hind limb ischemia murine model of PAD
(Wichita State University, 2015-04-07)Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), defined as atherosclerotic blockages of the arteries supplying blood to the lower extremities, becomes more common with age and produces a considerable public health burden. PAD produces a ... -
Music in mood regulation: An analysis of music through word association
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)Music has the potential to be of great use to individuals as they explore various methods of self-regulation in relation to moods and emotions, especially with the current availability of music streaming services. This ... -
Na'abuko: A constructed language inspired by afrofuturism
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-07)An alien race has come to earth. Their announcement is that all members of what is now known as the Black diaspora were deposited by them onto Earth millions of years ago. This foreign alien race has now come back to return ... -
Nanoporous impedemetric biosensor for detection of trace atrazine from water samples
(Elsevier, 2012-02-15)Trace contamination of ground water sources has been a problem ever since the introduction of high-soil-mobility pesticides, one such example is atrazine. In this paper we present a novel nanoporous portable bio-sensing ... -
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 ... -
The need for dance: An analysis of dance access in Wichita, Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)Dance is an art form that has grown and developed throughout history. Today structured dance classes can be seen in many settings and in many varieties. While many studies have looked at access to art and recreational ... -
Nocturne
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-07)Lucas Hofer-Holdeman's Nocturne is meant to evoke imagery of a wading pool at night. Ripples catching flecks of moonlight are prevalent in the right hand of the piano, while the flute is reminiscent of the smooth flow of ... -
NORDAM: part tracking and data collectors
(Wichita State University, 2009-05-01)The NORDAM Group Inc.'s Wichita facility produces business jet interiors and they expect eighty percent growth in demand over the next two years. NORDAM uses tracking cards to track individual parts and collect data ... -
Normal cognitive test scores cannot be interpreted as accurate measures of ability in the context of failed performance validity testing: A symptom- and detection-coached simulation study
(Routledge, 2021-05-16)Introduction: While use of performance validity tests (PVTs) has become a standard of practice in neuropsychology, there are differing opinions regarding whether to interpret cognitive test data when standard scores fall ... -
Open-source microscope for carbon fiber analysis in composite printing
(Wichita State University, 2021)The purpose of open-source microscopy is to enable laboratories to have the power of microscopy at a reduced cost and with lower maintenance. Open-source microscopy also allows for a broader range of customization so the ... -
Optimal fabrication methods for perovskite solar cells with carbon counter electrodes
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Solar energy is a vital part of the search for viable renewable energy sources. Increasing the affordability of solar cells while maintaining their efficiency is critical to implementing them practically on a large scale. ...