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From Farm To Fork: A Firsthand Investigation Into New Hampshire’S Food System, Alexandra Papadakis
From Farm To Fork: A Firsthand Investigation Into New Hampshire’S Food System, Alexandra Papadakis
Inquiry Journal 2019
Inspired by my first year studying sustainable agriculture and food systems at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), I sought to get a better handle on the food system by diving into a research project with my mentor, Dr. Joanne Burke, a professor in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems. Together, we planned a full summer investigating various aspects of New Hampshire’s food system, allowing me to better understand what goes on from farm to fork and to think through potential opportunities that exist to improve food system viability in our state. Using the food system framework of …
Rebecca Rowe: Professor Of Natural Resources And The Environment, Erin Trainer
Rebecca Rowe: Professor Of Natural Resources And The Environment, Erin Trainer
Inquiry Journal 2019
Rebecca Rowe is an associate professor and program coordinator for wildlife and conservation biology in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of New Hampshire. Below is a correspondence with Dr. Rowe about her own research and her mentoring experiences with undergraduate students.
Investigating The Dark Sector: Attempting To Resolve The Hubble Tension With A Modified Model Of The Universe, Emma Clarke
Investigating The Dark Sector: Attempting To Resolve The Hubble Tension With A Modified Model Of The Universe, Emma Clarke
Inquiry Journal 2019
The standard model of Big Bang cosmology is the ΛCDM model, which incorporates cold dark matter and dark energy, two mysterious components of what is known as the “dark sector” of the universe, or sector not directly observable with light. Observations of primordial light in the universe allow precision tests of cosmological models, including the expansion rate of the universe, also known as the Hubble constant. Values of the Hubble constant determined using observations of primordial light and the ΛCDM model are in disagreement with the value determined from local observables, such as the recession velocities of galaxies observable with …
Digging In The Dirt And Keeping Research Clean: Bridging Two Majors With Hands‐On Work, Rebecca M. Philibert
Digging In The Dirt And Keeping Research Clean: Bridging Two Majors With Hands‐On Work, Rebecca M. Philibert
Inquiry Journal 2019
With a double major in anthropology and Earth science, my research experiences include both archaeological field school in Belize and work in a clean lab. In field school I experienced what participating in a Maya dig is like: early mornings, long days in the tropical heat, the rewarding feeling of finding artifacts and making maps of the site, and finally, validating that archaeology is what I want to do. My more recent work in the clean lab has branched off from that field school experience. Throughout the summer of 2018 and the academic year that followed, I have been working …
What Influences Seed Selection By Small Mammals?, Corina Danielson
What Influences Seed Selection By Small Mammals?, Corina Danielson
Inquiry Journal 2019
Small mammals in New England primarily consume seeds and nuts in the summer. Their selection process while foraging is influenced by many factors, such as seed availability, the density of nearby shrubs, and moon luminescence. This process can, in turn, affect the composition of plant establishment in forests. To examine the primary factors behind small mammal feeding behavior, I recorded the activities of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus), white‐footed mice (Peromyscus lecopus), and southern red‐backed voles (Myodes gapperi) while they were foraging at experimental seed trays containing seeds from American beech, eastern hemlock, and red maple trees that were native to …
2019 Inquiry Journal: Editorial Staff, Brigid C. Casellini
2019 Inquiry Journal: Editorial Staff, Brigid C. Casellini
Inquiry Journal 2019
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Evaluation Of Methods To Monitro Per‐ And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (Pfas), Alexa Kaminski
Evaluation Of Methods To Monitro Per‐ And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (Pfas), Alexa Kaminski
Inquiry Journal 2019
Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade environmental contaminants. They have been used since the 1940s for their desirable properties, including ability to repel both oil and water. For this reason, they have been used for industrial applications as well as in consumer products, such as food wrappers, waterproof clothing, cleaning products, and ski wax. Recent studies have shown adverse health effects following exposure to even low concentrations of these chemicals. PFAS are also mobile in the environment and resistant to degradation, so their widespread use has made them a near‐ubiquitous environmental contaminant. The purpose of my …
Korean‐American Military Brat Lands In Nh And Seeks To Improve Mental Health Training For Future Pediatricians, Claudia R. Maynard
Korean‐American Military Brat Lands In Nh And Seeks To Improve Mental Health Training For Future Pediatricians, Claudia R. Maynard
Inquiry Journal 2019
Early recognition of psychiatric disorders is a crucial part of improving a patient’s quality of life. Pediatricians are vital in detecting child anxiety, but studies show a lack of training in evaluating, managing, and treating anxiety disorders. Furthermore, there is limited research regarding clinical decision making among early‐career medical professionals. I joined the Pediatric Anxiety Training Study (PATS), managed by Dr. Nicholas Mian at the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, which aims to improve pediatric residents’ ability to evaluate anxiety disorders. I focused on the possible influence of medical resident characteristics (career focus, interest in child mental health issues, …
2019 Inquiry Journal: Table Of Contents, Brigid C. Casellini
2019 Inquiry Journal: Table Of Contents, Brigid C. Casellini
Inquiry Journal 2019
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Effects Of A Typical Fast‐Food Meal On Arterial Stiffness In Young Adults, Erik J. Harrington
Effects Of A Typical Fast‐Food Meal On Arterial Stiffness In Young Adults, Erik J. Harrington
Inquiry Journal 2019
Fast food is a quick and easy alternative to preparing a meal and is a growing industry that is popular among all demographics and ages. Many younger individuals think that consuming this type of food frequently has no adverse health effects, because their bodies are able to metabolize the food quickly and without noticeable health‐related consequences. One way of assessing the stress that this type of food places on the body is through measurement of arterial stiffness. I conducted a study during the summer of 2018 in the Robert Kertzer Exercise Physiology Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire to …
Looking Into The Eye With Reap, Ryann Boudreau
Looking Into The Eye With Reap, Ryann Boudreau
Inquiry Journal 2019
Keratoprosthesis is an artificial cornea that is surgically implanted in the eye to replace damaged cornea, correcting corneal blindness. Keratoprosthesis offers a unique solution that eliminates the possible rejection of donor cornea, a common problem with keratoplasty. The design used currently for this procedure is Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro), but it has some flaws. Boston KPro needs donor cornea for its design, which is in high demand and short supply. The design is also open to the environment, creating a pathway for bacteria to enter the eye and cause permanent damage. My research through the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) …
I Cannot Tell A Lie: Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Deceptive Behavior, Jasmine A. Huffman
I Cannot Tell A Lie: Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Deceptive Behavior, Jasmine A. Huffman
Inquiry Journal 2019
Research has identified that perceived acceptability and likelihood of lying depend on the type of lie and personality characteristics such as honesty, kindness, assertiveness, and Machiavellianism. However, this research has focused on individuals’ experiences of their own emotions and neglected to consider how an individual’s understanding of others and their emotions influences deceptive behavior. I expanded upon this research during the summer of 2018 by investigating the relationship between emotional intelligence, personal intelligence, and perceived acceptability and likelihood of telling four types of lies, which are distinguished from one another based on their motivation (altruistic, conflict avoidance, social acceptance, or …
The Heart Of A Horse: 3‐D Echocardiographic Analysis Of The Equine Aortic Valve, Amber Mcelhinney
The Heart Of A Horse: 3‐D Echocardiographic Analysis Of The Equine Aortic Valve, Amber Mcelhinney
Inquiry Journal 2019
Aortic regurgitation (AR) can be a normal function of aging or a disease in younger horses. Symptoms range from no outward signs to decreased performance to sudden cardiac arrest. My study used 3‐D echocardiography, ultrasound of the heart, to look at the equine aortic valve and assess it for AR severity. Three‐dimensional echocardiography records a pyramid of tissue rather than a 2‐D plane, showing cardiac structures difficult to visualize in standard 2‐D methods. In normal valves, only the edges of the cusps were visible, as the tissue is very thin when images were taken from the right, which is standard …
Scaling Methane Emissions Using Vegetation Cover Type At Sallie’S Fen, Madeline Juffras
Scaling Methane Emissions Using Vegetation Cover Type At Sallie’S Fen, Madeline Juffras
Inquiry Journal 2019
Wetlands are the largest natural source of methane entering the atmosphere, yet there are still uncertainties in the magnitude of these emissions due to the spatial and temporal heterogeneity of methane production and transport processes. One process by which methane can be emitted to the atmosphere from wetlands is through plant‐mediated transport—the diffusion of methane through plant tissue. The objective of my project was to determine how methane emissions vary depending on the plant species composition at Sallie’s Fen in Barrington, New Hampshire. I used static flux chambers to measure methane emissions at six locations across the fen. I used …
Nick Smith: Professor Of Philosophy, Erin Trainer
Nick Smith: Professor Of Philosophy, Erin Trainer
Inquiry Journal 2019
Nick Smith is professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. Below is a correspondence with Dr. Smith about his own research and his mentoring experiences with undergraduate students.
Connecting Rodents To Our Roots: A Journey Into Education And Outreach, Samm Azen
Connecting Rodents To Our Roots: A Journey Into Education And Outreach, Samm Azen
Inquiry Journal 2019
The natural world often relies on processes that are not immediately apparent to us. Even if such a behind‐the‐scenes process is well researched, that research might have little effect if the public does not learn about it. This article describes my experience researching the important relationship between small mammals, mycorrhizal fungi, and forest health and then describes the outreach program I conducted on this topic. With a research team from the University of New Hampshire and funded by a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), I observed the movement and diet patterns of seven rodent species at the Dartmouth College Woodland. …