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The In Vitro Characterization Of Chitosan-Plga Nanoparticle/Plasmid Dna Complexes, Hali Bordelon Apr 2009

The In Vitro Characterization Of Chitosan-Plga Nanoparticle/Plasmid Dna Complexes, Hali Bordelon

Honors Theses

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Development Of Novel Microwave Cooking Model For Not-Ready-To Eat Foods, Sohan Birla, Krishnamoorthy Pitchai, Jeyamkondan Subbiah, David D. Jones Jan 2009

Development Of Novel Microwave Cooking Model For Not-Ready-To Eat Foods, Sohan Birla, Krishnamoorthy Pitchai, Jeyamkondan Subbiah, David D. Jones

Department of Biological Systems Engineering: Conference Presentations and White Papers

Recently safety of microwave cooked food has come under scrutiny because of recent outbreak and recalls associated with some of these not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) frozen foods. Heating uniformity of these foods is paramount in rendering the foods safe for consumption. Degree of uneven microwave heating is influenced by both microwave oven and characteristics of food load which decides the electric field distribution within the food load. Given the complexity of parameters, a computer model is always desirable to optimize heating uniformity by proper selection of food shape, proportions, plating, packaging selection and more. Earlier many researchers have made one or more …


Machines Versus Compassion: Comparing Male And Female Students In Biology-Based Engineering Discipline, Paul D. Schreuders, Susan E. Mannon, Brian Rutherford Dec 2008

Machines Versus Compassion: Comparing Male And Female Students In Biology-Based Engineering Discipline, Paul D. Schreuders, Susan E. Mannon, Brian Rutherford

Paul Schreuders

Biology‐based engineering disciplines have been the most successful at recruiting women into engineering. An analysis of gender differences in student experiences in such disciplines helps illuminate ways to combat the under‐representation of women in engineering. This article examines the academic backgrounds, expressed interests, and student experiences of 424 women and men in biology‐based engineering programs throughout the country. Gender similarities in the broad engineering activities of design, building, and analysis were found. Gender differences were identified in the applications of these activities. Male students were significantly more interested in the applications in the areas of agriculture, automation, and irrigation, while …