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Speaker Biographies, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Brookings Mountain West
Speaker Biographies, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Brookings Mountain West
The Political Demography and Geography of the Intermountain West Conference
The Intermountain West region, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, is the new swing region in American politics. Many national observers and commentators have only a superficial understanding of the profound economic, political, and social changes that continue to reshape this region. Brookings Mountain West is pleased to offer a collection of contemporary research papers on recent demographic trends that alter this region and its politics. These studies, including a public opinion survey that explores attitudes on state and national politics, alternative energy, education, deficits, health care, immigration, and other topics illuminate the political landscape of this …
Panelist Biographies, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Brookings Mountain West
Panelist Biographies, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Brookings Mountain West
The Political Demography and Geography of the Intermountain West Conference
The Intermountain West region, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, is the new swing region in American politics. Many national observers and commentators have only a superficial understanding of the profound economic, political, and social changes that continue to reshape this region. Brookings Mountain West is pleased to offer a collection of contemporary research papers on recent demographic trends that alter this region and its politics. These studies, including a public opinion survey that explores attitudes on state and national politics, alternative energy, education, deficits, health care, immigration, and other topics illuminate the political landscape of this …
Conference Schedule, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Brookings Mountain West
Conference Schedule, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Brookings Mountain West
The Political Demography and Geography of the Intermountain West Conference
The Intermountain West region, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, is the new swing region in American politics. Many national observers and commentators have only a superficial understanding of the profound economic, political, and social changes that continue to reshape this region. Brookings Mountain West is pleased to offer a collection of contemporary research papers on recent demographic trends that alter this region and its politics. These studies, including a public opinion survey that explores attitudes on state and national politics, alternative energy, education, deficits, health care, immigration, and other topics illuminate the political landscape of this …
A Short Nuclear Primer, James Conca
A Short Nuclear Primer, James Conca
UNLV Clean Energy Forum
The 2010 UNLV Clean Energy Forum will take place on the UNLV campus September 8th. The event focuses on clean energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and clean research projects nationwide. Subject matter will focus on financing, national policy, current technologies, and nuclear energy.
Unlv Clean Energy Forum 2010 Agenda, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Unlv Clean Energy Forum 2010 Agenda, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Clean Energy Forum
The 2010 UNLV Clean Energy Forum will take place on the UNLV campus September 8th. The event focuses on clean energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and clean research projects nationwide. Subject matter will focus on financing, national policy, current technologies, and nuclear energy.
Unlv Clean Energy Forum 2010 Summary, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Unlv Clean Energy Forum 2010 Summary, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV Clean Energy Forum
The 2010 UNLV Clean Energy Forum will take place on the UNLV campus September 8th. The event focuses on clean energy production in Nevada, the US Southwest, and clean research projects nationwide. Subject matter will focus on financing, national policy, current technologies, and nuclear energy.
2010 National Clean Energy Summit 3.0: Program Agenda, University Of Nevada Las Vegas, Center For American Progress Action Fund
2010 National Clean Energy Summit 3.0: Program Agenda, University Of Nevada Las Vegas, Center For American Progress Action Fund
National Clean Energy Summit
High-level industry leaders, policy experts, investors, and public officials, along with citizens and the media, will gather in Nevada for a day-long summit hosted by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. National Clean Energy Summit 3.0: Investing in American Jobs, the third annual summit, will bring together top minds to chart the course for our nation’s clean energy future.
Cultivation Of Algal Biofuel Feedstock In Desert Area Of Southern Nevada Using Municipal Wastewater (Nvrec Project 1.3), Jian Ma, Chulsung Bae, Peter Faught
Cultivation Of Algal Biofuel Feedstock In Desert Area Of Southern Nevada Using Municipal Wastewater (Nvrec Project 1.3), Jian Ma, Chulsung Bae, Peter Faught
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Nvrec Subtask 1.1: Pre-Treatment Of Lignocellulosic Biomass, Amber Broch, Kent Hoekman, Larry Felix, Rick Purcell, Curt Robbins, Wei Yan
Nvrec Subtask 1.1: Pre-Treatment Of Lignocellulosic Biomass, Amber Broch, Kent Hoekman, Larry Felix, Rick Purcell, Curt Robbins, Wei Yan
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Nvrec Subtask 1.2: Thermal Treatment Of Biomass, Curtis Robbins, Eric Ceniceros, Kent Hoekman, Richard Jasoni
Nvrec Subtask 1.2: Thermal Treatment Of Biomass, Curtis Robbins, Eric Ceniceros, Kent Hoekman, Richard Jasoni
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Dri-Wind Energy Assessment And Forecasting, Darko Koracin, Michael L. Kaplan, Radian Belu, Kristian Hovarth, Jinhua Jiang, Kristien C. King, Gregory D. Mccurdy, Travis E. Mccord, John F. Mejia, Ramesh Vallore
Dri-Wind Energy Assessment And Forecasting, Darko Koracin, Michael L. Kaplan, Radian Belu, Kristian Hovarth, Jinhua Jiang, Kristien C. King, Gregory D. Mccurdy, Travis E. Mccord, John F. Mejia, Ramesh Vallore
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
From Smart Grid To Smart Energy Consumption: Itemizing Electricity Bills To Save Energy, Hampden Kuhns, Morien Roberts
From Smart Grid To Smart Energy Consumption: Itemizing Electricity Bills To Save Energy, Hampden Kuhns, Morien Roberts
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Façade Evaluation Facility, Suresh Sadineni, Wendell Cocina, Robert F. Boehm
Façade Evaluation Facility, Suresh Sadineni, Wendell Cocina, Robert F. Boehm
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
The Way Forward: A Vision For Nevada’S Energy Future, David Sims
The Way Forward: A Vision For Nevada’S Energy Future, David Sims
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Nshe And Nirec: Strengthening Ties To Increase Impact, Li Han Chan
Nshe And Nirec: Strengthening Ties To Increase Impact, Li Han Chan
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Biofuels-Biomass Group Nv-Rec, Kent Hoekman, Chulsung Bae, Chuck Coronella, John Cushman, Yingtao Jiang, Jian Ma, Mano Misra, Oliver Hemmers, Victor Vasquez
Biofuels-Biomass Group Nv-Rec, Kent Hoekman, Chulsung Bae, Chuck Coronella, John Cushman, Yingtao Jiang, Jian Ma, Mano Misra, Oliver Hemmers, Victor Vasquez
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Great Basin Center For Geothermal Energy, Wendy Calvin
Great Basin Center For Geothermal Energy, Wendy Calvin
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Schedule Of Events, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Schedule Of Events, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Welcome To The Second Annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Welcome To The Second Annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium Meeting
The second annual Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium meeting took place at UNLV on August 20. The meeting focused on the current three NVREC program areas: Solar, Biomass and Geothermal. Presentations were made by participating entities and a poster session followed.
Determination Of Olivine Orientation Dependence Through Raman Spectroscopy, Alexandra J. Leandre, Joseph Lussier, Brittany Morgan, Michael Rodriguez
Determination Of Olivine Orientation Dependence Through Raman Spectroscopy, Alexandra J. Leandre, Joseph Lussier, Brittany Morgan, Michael Rodriguez
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Raman spectra were taken of olivine for analysis of vibrational energy intensity ratios. This allowed for determination of its crystal orientation. Garnet inclusions in peridotite were mapped and Raman spectra were taken for these as well. The inclusions could not identified, and data from the Raman spectra proved inconclusive due to difficulty in removing background signal.
High Pressure X-Ray Diffraction Studies On Zrfe2: A Potential Hydrogen Absorption Medium, Dylan D. Wood, Ravhi S. Kumar
High Pressure X-Ray Diffraction Studies On Zrfe2: A Potential Hydrogen Absorption Medium, Dylan D. Wood, Ravhi S. Kumar
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
The potential application of intermetallic compounds (IMC) under high hydrogen pressure in studies of hydrogen sorption properties is defined by two important properties. Intermetallics of Laves phases have a suitable binding energy for hydrogen which allows its absorption or desorption near room temperature and atmospheric pressure. High pressures allow to efficiently interact hydrogen with intermetallics, which were considered nonhydride forming [1,2]. For example, ZrFe2, ZrCo2, and ZrFe2 possess fairly high hydrogen absorption capacity at high pressures [3]. A nonactivated ZrFe2 sample starts to interact with hydrogen only at 80 MPa, while equilibrium absorption and desorption pressures of the activated alloy …
The Effects Of The Ground Reaction Force On The Muscle-Tendon Systems About Guinea Pig Joints, Theresa Schill, Kevin Mailland, David V. Lee
The Effects Of The Ground Reaction Force On The Muscle-Tendon Systems About Guinea Pig Joints, Theresa Schill, Kevin Mailland, David V. Lee
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Each limb of the limb joints of a quadruped is used differently during locomotion, and it is necessary to recognize the mechanical role each plays. The effects of the ground reaction force on the ankle, knee, and hip joints of Hartley albino guinea pigs were studied in uphill, downhill, and level situations to determine the spring-like capacity of the muscle-tendon systems that act about the limb joints.
Construction And Use Of A Calorimeter To Estimate The Anaerobic Contributions To Metabolism, Mark S. Burger, Frank Van Breukelen
Construction And Use Of A Calorimeter To Estimate The Anaerobic Contributions To Metabolism, Mark S. Burger, Frank Van Breukelen
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Metabolism is derived from the Greek word metabole which translates to change. Metabolism is the sum total of chemical reactions that take place in an organism. Some reactions are exothermic (heat-producing) whereas others are endothermic (heat-absorbing). By measuring heat production (calorimetry), one can estimate metabolic rate. Historically, such measurements of direct calorimetry were difficult. As a result, most studies utilize indirect calorimetry wherein oxygen consumption and/or carbon dioxide production are measured. One limitation to this approach is that anaerobic metabolism is ignored. No commercially-available calorimeter is available for whole animal metabolic studies. We hypothesized that small rodent hibernators may experience …
Similarity Of Climate Change Data For Antarctica And Nevada, Corbin Benally, Shahram Latifi, Karletta Chief
Similarity Of Climate Change Data For Antarctica And Nevada, Corbin Benally, Shahram Latifi, Karletta Chief
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
The correlation between temperature and carbon dioxide concentration in the past one hundred years is studied. Separate graphs containing data from Vostok, Antarctica and the Mojave desert/mountain west (Nevada region) are presented. Using data obtained from these graphs, an attempt is made to explain the results and investigate the similarity of these results for Antarctica and Nevada. The importance of this study lies in the fact that if data show the same trend in the two regions, many findings for climate change in Antarctica may readily be validated and employed for Nevada.
Chemical Weathering Of Serpentinite Rocks And Implications For Atmospheric Co2 Carbonation, Valerie Tu, Julie Baumeister, Elisabeth Hausrath
Chemical Weathering Of Serpentinite Rocks And Implications For Atmospheric Co2 Carbonation, Valerie Tu, Julie Baumeister, Elisabeth Hausrath
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
No abstract provided.
High Pressure Structural Studies On Eus Nano Particles Up To 52 Gpa, Kristie Canaday, Ravhi S. Kumar
High Pressure Structural Studies On Eus Nano Particles Up To 52 Gpa, Kristie Canaday, Ravhi S. Kumar
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Crystal size reduction in bulk materials changes the structural and magnetic properties considerably [1]. More importantly the transition pressure is strongly influenced by temperature, pressure, and the crystallite size effect. Rare earth europium chalcogenides crystallize in the NaCl (rock salt) type structure. The interest in Eu nanomaterials is motivated by the possibility of their use in magnetic devices [2,3]. Recent studies suggest that europium chalcogenide nanocrystals exhibit significant changes in their structural and magnetic properties, compared to bulk chalcogenides, when the nanocrystal diameter decreases. The crystal structure and phase transition behavior of EuS nanoparticles have been investigated and compared as …
Experimental Determination Of The Stable Boundary For A Cylindrical Ion Trap, Andrew Alexander, Victor Kwong, Brad Clarke, James Benavente
Experimental Determination Of The Stable Boundary For A Cylindrical Ion Trap, Andrew Alexander, Victor Kwong, Brad Clarke, James Benavente
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
The first radio frequency (rf) quadrupole ion traps were designed with hyperbolic trapping electrodes and had the advantage of a working theoretical model with an analytical solution for the equation of motion for an ion. This came at the cost of a difficult fabrication process by the nature of the hyperbolic design. Cylindrical designs were found to be an easily constructed and functional alternative for ion trapping, but a sound theoretical model for this geometry has yet to emerge. While the hyperbolic theory yields approximate parameters for stable ion trapping, experiments conducted near the stable/unstable boundary require an experimental determination …
Phylogenetic Studies Of Newly Isolated Freshwater Magnetospirilla Using Cbb And Mam Genes, Nathan Viloria, Christopher T. Lefevre, Dennis A. Bazylinski
Phylogenetic Studies Of Newly Isolated Freshwater Magnetospirilla Using Cbb And Mam Genes, Nathan Viloria, Christopher T. Lefevre, Dennis A. Bazylinski
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
The phylogeny and general relatedness of prokaryotes is determined by comparisons of the sequences of rRNA genes, most commonly the 16S rRNA gene. Comparisons between other gene sequences have been used for this purpose and some have supported conclusions from 16S rRNA genes while others have not. In this study, 13 new magnetospirilla were phylogenetically characterized using the sequences of the 16S rRNA gene as well as the genes for forms I and II ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RubisCO) (cbbL and cbbM, respectively) and for two magnetosome membrane proteins unique to magnetotactic bacteria, mamJ and mamK. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with degenerate …
Genetically Modifying Arabidopsis Thaliana With A Gene From Drought-Tolerant Xerophyte Larrea Tridentata (Creosote Bush), Norris Lam, Liyuan A. Zhang, Lingkun Gu, Qingxi J. Shen
Genetically Modifying Arabidopsis Thaliana With A Gene From Drought-Tolerant Xerophyte Larrea Tridentata (Creosote Bush), Norris Lam, Liyuan A. Zhang, Lingkun Gu, Qingxi J. Shen
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
L. tridentata, or desert creosote bush, is a xerophytic C3 plant native to the American Southwest, and is known to have evolutionarily developed sophisticated cellular mechanisms to deal with periods of intense abiotic stress. Particularly, complex signaling pathways in L. tridentata allow it to survive in periods of severe water deficiency. Through the findings of Zou et al. [5,6], LtWRKY21 synergistically works with abscisic acid (ABA) to transactivate both ABA-inducible HVA1 and HVA22 promoters. In addition, as ABA and gibberellic acid (GA) pathways are known to act antagonistically. Expectantly, the findings of Zou et al. suggest that LtWRKY21 activates ABA …
Antibiotic Resistance In Bacillus Subtilis As Affected By Transcriptional Derepression And The Stringent Response, Brandon Eisinger, Ronald E. Yasbin, Eduardo A. Robleto
Antibiotic Resistance In Bacillus Subtilis As Affected By Transcriptional Derepression And The Stringent Response, Brandon Eisinger, Ronald E. Yasbin, Eduardo A. Robleto
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Bacterial cells under conditions of starvation or prolonged non-lethal selective pressures accumulate mutations in highly transcribed genes. This process is part of cellular programs to increase genetic diversity in conditions of stress, also known as stationary phase or stress-induced mutagenesis. This experiment investigated mutation frequencies for antibiotic resistance as affected by the stringent response. The stringent response is a global cellular process that initiates at the cessation of growth and mediates changes in gene expression that repress synthesis of ribosome components. We used Bacillus subtilis strains that differ in RelA proficiency. The relA gene controls the synthesis of (p)ppGpp, the …