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Multimodel Courtship Signaling In The Family Hylidae, Addie Lloyd
Multimodel Courtship Signaling In The Family Hylidae, Addie Lloyd
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
It is becoming increasingly obvious that species' courtship is more complex than originally thought. Hundreds of studies have described courtship systems focusing on a single trait, but we know many species have multiple signaling methods (Hebets, 2005). Multimodal courtship describes a composition of signals covering different sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, and tactile. Is having multiple courtship methods better than just one? This study focused on two types of signaling- sexual dichromatism and the presence of vocal sacs- in the family Hylidae. The goal was to determine the preferred signaling methods and their evolutionary relationship. We predicted that most species …
Wild/Feral Horses: The Great Debate Between Freedom And Capturing, Jolee Lamoreaux
Wild/Feral Horses: The Great Debate Between Freedom And Capturing, Jolee Lamoreaux
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Wild Horses have been around for as long as anyone can remember. However, there has been a great debate that these horses are harmful to the environment and they need to be taken care of either by rehoming or slaughtering. This study aims to determine why people think these horses are harmful and what has been done to try and solve the issue. I conducted my research mostly by researching keywords and evaluating my search results to examine credible sources. The three major claims that I wanted to make sure I addressed in my paper were the history and background …
The Many Cause Of Food Inflation, Jade Bird
The Many Cause Of Food Inflation, Jade Bird
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
My research investigates the problems with inflation today, starting with questions about what is causing inflation in the first place and how this will affect the economy. What made me first question why inflation is rising was simply noticing the continuous rise in ice cream prices one of my favorite treats. I did research through the internet and library resources finding primary and secondary research. I found that Inflation has been affected by multiple conflicts or problems over the past years, like less production and struggles in commerce, but the biggest one currently is labor shortages. Some other events causing …
Spooks And Spanks; Unraveling Paranormal Romance's Presence On Booktok, Lizzy Bermudez
Spooks And Spanks; Unraveling Paranormal Romance's Presence On Booktok, Lizzy Bermudez
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
This research project examines the frequency at which the romance subgenre, paranormal romance, appears on the online social media subcommunity BookTok. The term paranormal romance refers to any title containing a protagonist or associate who is deemed to be unnatural or supernatural in species, ability, presence, or otherwise wherein a romance containing the supernatural character is prominently featured. Collecting data from top BookTok accounts, we found that paranormal romance appeared more often within BookTok creator content. However, surveys from BookTok users asserted that the contemporary romance subgenre dominated their 'For You Pages.' Interviews with BookTok creators suggest that BookTok viewers …
Light Scattering From Periodic Conducting Nanostructures, Wesley Mills
Light Scattering From Periodic Conducting Nanostructures, Wesley Mills
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Carbon nanotube (CNT) forests are roughly vertically aligned carbon tubes with a diameter of a few nanometers, and a height of hundreds of micrometers. CNT forests of proper densities and heights can be excellent absorbers of visible light, so a lot of interest has been generated in their application in optical calibration, energy conversion, antireflection, and radiometry. Unfortunately, reflectance from CNTs rises quickly above the mid-infrared range, limiting their present use. Improving a CNT-based broadband absorber requires understanding why the forests have almost zero visible-light reflectance, as well as a strategy to extend that low reflectance into longer wavelengths. Since …
My Journey In Choosing A Major, Katherine Pierson
My Journey In Choosing A Major, Katherine Pierson
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
College students have an important choice to make as they start their journey in academia: What should major in? When looking at the different fields of study we often look at what we enjoy as well as what we can see ourselves doing beyond our college years. As a student myself, I have been struggling with this decision of what my focus of study should be. By researching my main choices I have been able to gain a better understanding of what I personally want to study here at Utah State University.Research was conducted by viewing primary and secondary articles …
Schoolyard Activity Of Children At Risk For Communication And/Or Language Delays, Mason Widdison
Schoolyard Activity Of Children At Risk For Communication And/Or Language Delays, Mason Widdison
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
INTRODUCTION Low parental education, hearing loss, premature birth, and several developmental disorders put children at risk for communication and/or language delays, which adversely affect social development and academic readiness. Our purpose was to characterize the outdoor free-play behaviors of children who are at risk of such delays to ultimately inform changes to the schoolyard environment which promote physical activity, social interaction, and language development. METHODS Children (N=16) in preschool or kindergarten who are at risk for communication and/or language delays were observed for a single day, which included one or two 30-minute recess periods, depending on whether the child attended …
White America Effects My Thoughts On My Hispanic/Latinx Community, Anareli Rodriguez
White America Effects My Thoughts On My Hispanic/Latinx Community, Anareli Rodriguez
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
My research question was how does growing up in white spaces affect my thoughts about my Hispanic/Latinx community? This project aims to highlight and bring forward just some of the effects white America has on people in minority groups. My research was conducted using internet resources to locate both primary and secondary research. I also used my personal experience as a resource and interviewed some of my close family members and friends in the same community. I will argue that predominantly white America has affected my thoughts on my community of Hispanics/Latinx. Many people of all different races and ethnicities …
How Does Perceived Human Instability Affect One's Own Stability?, Madi Braunersrither
How Does Perceived Human Instability Affect One's Own Stability?, Madi Braunersrither
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Participants were prompted to evaluate the stability of pictured human postures while standing on a force plate. We measured irregularity by analyzing the presence of patterns in the sequential center of pressure values. To measure the presence of patterns, sample entropy, a time series statistic, was developed and we utilized it on the force plate data. Does one's own stability change when viewing a posture deemed unstable? Is Sample Entropy (SampEn) an effective tool to determine stability? This relationship could have implications for modeling the progression of motor skills, understanding human development, and the design of environments for rehabilitation.
The Effects Of Sleep On The Mental Health And Academic Performance Of College Students, Emily Harrison
The Effects Of Sleep On The Mental Health And Academic Performance Of College Students, Emily Harrison
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
My research question was: what is the effect of the amount of sleep college students get on their mental health and academic performance. I was hoping to find out what the effects were and how college students can cope better with the amount of sleep they get. Research was conducted using library and internet resources to locate both primary and secondary research. For this study, I utilized both academic articles and popular internet sources. It was found that the sleep college students obtain affects their lives in many ways including in mental health and academic performance, and this knowledge can …
The Stigma Against Elderly Drivers And An Analysis Of The Effects Of Age On Driving Ability, Alexander Lee
The Stigma Against Elderly Drivers And An Analysis Of The Effects Of Age On Driving Ability, Alexander Lee
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Elderly drivers are not as big of a danger on the road as the general population believes. This was preliminary research into the significance of elderly drivers on the road and the statistical data on whether they are a hazard on the road. They are among the minority of people that are in car accidents and most elderly people still on the road are more experienced and drive safer to compensate for ailments they may experience from their age. Elderly that can not drive safely or can pose a hazard on the road usually remove themselves from driving or are …
The Importance Of History: 'Farewell My Concubine' The Destruction Of Culture And People's Hearts By The Chinese Revolution, Gracie Moyes, Gavin Porter
The Importance Of History: 'Farewell My Concubine' The Destruction Of Culture And People's Hearts By The Chinese Revolution, Gracie Moyes, Gavin Porter
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
The destruction of culture and people's hearts by the Chinese revolution has had many different effects. In this presentation, we cover the effects of the revolution in the movie 'Farewell My Concubine'. There is a close analysis of one of the movie scenes and the significance of the movie is shared.
Shakespeare, Sign Language, And The Seraglio, Ashleigh Sabin
Shakespeare, Sign Language, And The Seraglio, Ashleigh Sabin
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
The research in this project aims to give context for a reference to a "mute" in Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night (1603), more broadly examine early modern British ideas about deafness and the Ottoman Empire, and examine the non-verbal community in the palace of the seventeenth-century Ottoman Empire (the Seraglio). In this presentation, I argue that early modern British understanding of deaf and non-verbal communities was intrinsically tied to the Ottoman Empire and that this association created both advantages and disadvantages for deaf and non-verbal people in England, as well as continental Europe.
Childhood Sexual Abuse And Its Lasting Effects, Tessa Conrad
Childhood Sexual Abuse And Its Lasting Effects, Tessa Conrad
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
According to the CDC, one in every six boys and one in every four girls are sexually assaulted before they are eighteen. While most everyone agrees that childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is extremely harmful and can really disrupt a child's development, what they don't realize is how long the effects can last. For many survivors, they struggle with the effects for most of their lives. Just as there is a wide range for what actions are sexual abuse, there is even wider range for the effects and challenges that are left behind after the incident. These challenges include mental, emotional, …
The Effect Of Fish Oil Supplementation And A Western-Type Diet On Gut Health, Marcus Hayden
The Effect Of Fish Oil Supplementation And A Western-Type Diet On Gut Health, Marcus Hayden
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide and has increased incidence in more developed countries (Parkin et al., 2005). Diets in more developed and Westernized countries, where CRC is more prevalent, tend to be energy-dense and nutrient deficient. Discovering which food patterns inhibit inflammation matters because the duration of colitis is a risk factor for CRC. Deficiencies in an American diet led to decreased gut microbiota diversity and increased prevalence of colitis. A key component of colon health is the microbiome. Dietary bioactive compounds change the composition of the microbiome. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a promising …
Expressing And Purifying Type Iv Crispr Accessory Proteins, Alivia Jolley
Expressing And Purifying Type Iv Crispr Accessory Proteins, Alivia Jolley
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats)-Cas (CRISPR-associated) adaptive immune systems defend bacteria and archaea against phages, plasmids, and other mobile genetic elements. Each Type IV CRISPR system contains a subtype-specific gene and is hypothesized to be essential for function. The Type IV-A system encodes ATP-dependent 5'-3' DNA helicase called CasDinG, while the Type IV-B systems encode a putative pyrophosphatase named CasCysH. Here we investigate the function of the type IV CRISPR systems by expressing, purifying, and characterizing the accessory proteins from the type IV systems. This project is a first step towards understanding the structure and mechanism of type …
The Choice Of My Degree, Treyger Shumway
The Choice Of My Degree, Treyger Shumway
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
I was Looking into what major would fit me the better between the medical field and psychology because I needed to decide what to major in so that I can begin the journey to my bachelors degree. I looked into the different career paths that I wanted to pursue at Utah state where i did most of my research through internet sources where I located primary and secondary sources to inform my decision. For this I looked into current requirements and career paths to help persuade my decision. This research led me to believe that psychology is a better fit …
Online Vs In Person Schooling- Which Is More Effective?, Allie Payne
Online Vs In Person Schooling- Which Is More Effective?, Allie Payne
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
When I started this project, I was hoping to learn if online school was more effective, or in person school was more effective. I was hoping to learn whether or not I should register for online classes next semester. At first, I was hoping that online school would be a better option, because of the flexibility it entails. Research was conducted using library and internet resources to locate both primary and secondary research. For this study, personal accounts from the past and present online students shared their personal experiences with online learning. After conducting research, I have concluded that while …
Born Or Lived: Forming Personal Identity, Nicholas Hatch
Born Or Lived: Forming Personal Identity, Nicholas Hatch
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Identity is one of the most significant aspects of an individual's life. Your identity affects how you see yourself and how others see you. An individual's identity is very complex and many factors contribute to the formation of their identity. Considering this, this prompted the question; What are some of the biggest factors of identity formation and why are they important? Looking through various scientific papers as well as the experiences of individuals, I have come to the conclusion that sexual orientation, gender identity, personal circumstance, and lived experience are among the more significant factors of identity formation. They are …
The Evolution Of Banned Books Week, Olivia Samuels
The Evolution Of Banned Books Week, Olivia Samuels
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Give Us Back Our Books! An Analysis of Banned Books Week and Why 2022 Is Different Although many will argue that Banned Books Week is simply another event to spread awareness that occurs in a similar manner every year, this year seems to stand out. Throughout this research I strove to provide an overview of Banned Books Week and how it has arguably evolved up to this point. This argument is framed by analysis of texts surrounding this event that serve as secondary sources for its evolution. I also utilized interviews with professionals in the English field because they provide …
Historical Astronomy Books Reveal Our Evolving Understanding Of Time, Sara Miner
Historical Astronomy Books Reveal Our Evolving Understanding Of Time, Sara Miner
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Our understanding of time and its patterns has drastically changed throughout human history. Part of this change is a result of scientific discovery and invention. Astronomy and physics have changed how we understand our place in the universe as well as our effect on time.
The Spray-On Bio-Bandage, Kristine Peterson, Amanda Moravek, Abby Edward
The Spray-On Bio-Bandage, Kristine Peterson, Amanda Moravek, Abby Edward
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Fibrin is a natural polymer already used in extreme clinical settings as an adhesive and for shallow wounds when activated by the enzyme thrombin. However, current formations contain irritants, are slow drying, and are not easily washed off. This study used a spray-on bandage composed of thrombin and fibrinogen on a monolayer of 3T3 mouse fibroblast cells to test the enhancement of the body's natural healing without the risks of current formulations. The viability and growth of scratched cells were analyzed using live/dead stain assays 0, 1, and 3 days post-treatment. The results of this study showed cell growth, fibrinogen …
Relationship Between Protein And Secondary Metabolite Content In Congeneric Tropical Shrubs, Anna Billings
Relationship Between Protein And Secondary Metabolite Content In Congeneric Tropical Shrubs, Anna Billings
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Secondary metabolites are important defensive compounds found in plants which deter pests and pathogens and play an important role in defending against herbivory and seed predation. The role of secondary metabolites in fruits is complex as plants must defend the costly fruits while also successfully attracting dispersers. Protein investment into fruits is costly for plants but can serve as a reward to dispersers. In this experiment, we examined the protein content of plant tissues and compared it with the secondary metabolite content. We extracted and measured protein content of leaf and fruit pulp tissues from 15 species of Psychotria (a …
How College Students' Mental Health Is Impacted By Working, Katie Swain
How College Students' Mental Health Is Impacted By Working, Katie Swain
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
College students are faced with many different challenges and through this study I wanted to investigate the impact having a part-time job had on full-time college students' mental health. The main goal of this study was to help me decide if getting a part-time job would be beneficial or detrimental to my mental health. Research was conducted using the USU library and internet resources to locate both primary and secondary sources. For this study, professor and student point of views on the subject were taken into account to create a well-rounded argument. Through my research, I have found that getting …
Women's Self-Harm In Shakespeare, Madison Harris
Women's Self-Harm In Shakespeare, Madison Harris
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
Throughout the works of Shakespeare there are examples of women, especially wives, physically harming themselves and threatening violence to others as a way of proving themselves. My research explores how and why Shakespearean wives seek to prove their worthiness by physical acts of violence and how an early modern audience might have understood this. While there has been research about violence committed against Shakespearean women, there is little research on women utilizing violence as a method of proving their trustworthiness, loyalty, and bravery to men. These questions are particularly poignant when considered within the context of marriage. I use secondary …
Teacher And The Machine: Perceptions Of Computer-Generated Writing Feedback, Amanda Mackay
Teacher And The Machine: Perceptions Of Computer-Generated Writing Feedback, Amanda Mackay
Fall Student Research Symposium 2022
As technology has gradually been integrated more and more into classrooms, one technological tool has emerged: automated writing evaluators (AWE). These evaluators offer nearly-instant, computer-generated feedback for students' writing. Many teachers and school districts have required students to use these writing evaluators for their academic writing; they are often used to save teachers time and energy. However, in retrospect, do students feel that they have become better writers through using AWE? Do experts in the field of teaching English recommend the use of AWE? What may be the future of these evaluators in the classroom? In this study, we looked …