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The Effect Of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (Dmso) On The Growth Of A2780 Cancer Cell Line, Fatima Nassriyeh, Terry-Ann Dawes, Sarah Siddiqui Mar 2007

The Effect Of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (Dmso) On The Growth Of A2780 Cancer Cell Line, Fatima Nassriyeh, Terry-Ann Dawes, Sarah Siddiqui

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Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), a by-product of the wood industry, has been in used as a commercial solvent since 1953. It is also one of the most used but least understood pharmaceutical agents of our time. In the United States, DMSO has Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval only for use as a preservative of organs for transplant. In the research laboratories DMSO is commonly used as a vehicle to solubilize and water insoluble drugs and to increase the membrane permeability of drugs during in vitrotreatments. In cell culture laboratories DMSO is also used as a cryoprotectant to help protect the …

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The Synthesis Of Building Blocks For Metal-Organic Frameworks (Mof): Potential For Gaseous Fuel Storage, Richard C. Wheeler Mar 2007

The Synthesis Of Building Blocks For Metal-Organic Frameworks (Mof): Potential For Gaseous Fuel Storage, Richard C. Wheeler

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There is currently considerable interest in the use of hydrogen as an energy transport medium. While hydrogen provides clean combustion, storage and transport raises complex engineering challenges, resulting in potentially expensive design restraints. Current research indicates that transition metal complexes of mononucleating ligands, such as 1,3-bis(pyridylimino)benz(f)isoindoline (NBAII), spontaneously form uniform channels in the crystalline matrix that may be suitable for hydrogen storage. Furthermore, the alteration of the ligand substituents may yield the ability to tailor the shape and size of the crystalline channel to optimize the geometric configuration. Specifically, the x-ray crystallography of the divalent copper complex of NBAII indicates …

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Stress Is Related To Sleepiness In Nsu Undergraduate Students, Lara Murphy, Maureen Green Mar 2007

Stress Is Related To Sleepiness In Nsu Undergraduate Students, Lara Murphy, Maureen Green

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College students often suffer from chronic sleep restriction and up to one third of college age adults suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). The finding that high numbers of college students experience EDS is very problematic as this is a population that uniquely requires optimal cognitive functioning to successfully complete course material. One possible cause of EDS from chronic sleep restriction in college students is the high levels of stress experienced by this population. In fact, changes in the stress- related hormone, cortisol, have been previously shown to greatly affect sleep in clinical populations. Here, we hypothesized that subjective levels …

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The Effects Of Academic Stress On Immune Functioning, Maureen Green, Lara Murphy Mar 2007

The Effects Of Academic Stress On Immune Functioning, Maureen Green, Lara Murphy

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Stress associated with academic examinations is thought to cause immunosuppression in students. However, it is currently unclear whether the immunosupression associated with academic pressure is related to increases in the stress hormone, cortisol. Indeed, it is possible that factors independent of cortisol may control the emotional and immune response. In the current study, we were interested in untangling the complex relationship between academic stress and immunusupression through comparing both subjective and objective measures of academic stress and immune functioning. Students were assessed before, during, and after an academic examination period. During each assessment, self-reported subjective reports of stress were collected …

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The Arguments Of Abortion: An Analysis, Michael Bergbauer Mar 2007

The Arguments Of Abortion: An Analysis, Michael Bergbauer

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Since 1973, with the decision to legalize abortion in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, America has hotly contested the question: Should abortion be legal practice? The debate of this question has spawned controversy, violence, and political concern. Although a majority of people agrees that abortion should be permissible in some cases – such as in situations when the mother is a victim of rape or incest, or if an abortion would be of extreme benefit to the mother’s health – the issue divides vastly on the use of abortion for any other reason. With the debate having raged …

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Molecular Chaperones And Parasites, Andrew Deonarine Mar 2007

Molecular Chaperones And Parasites, Andrew Deonarine

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Molecular chaperones and chaperonins are proteins found in all living organisms from the prokaryotic bacteria all the way to the eukaryotic human. These proteins serve to play several important roles within the cell. The tasks vary from assisting directly or indirectly in the folding of nascent proteins produced by the ribosome, repairing heat damaged proteins, involvement in cell signaling, and cell differentiation. Many of these proteins are inducible in response to heat. Therefore they became known as heat shock proteins (Hsp). Proteins are absolutely vital in any cell. They serve specific structural and functional roles to enable cellular life. Currently, …

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Online Professional Basketball Statistics Tracker, Allen Furmanski Mar 2007

Online Professional Basketball Statistics Tracker, Allen Furmanski

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The world of professional basketball is more than just a sport – it’s a business. As with any business, the goal is to maximize productivity by continually making changes to improve efficiency. The purpose of this program is to allow the coaches of a professional basketball team to obtain optimal efficiency by providing them with the tools to monitor all aspects of their team. From determining the leaders in various categories such as 3- point field goals and steals to displaying success percentages of various offenses and defenses, the primary goal is to give the team’s coaching staff absolute control …

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Mechanisms Of Action Of Ketoconazole And Voriconazole On Trichophyton Rubrum: Effects On Growth, Cell Division, And Cell Membrane Morphology, Katia Chavez Mar 2007

Mechanisms Of Action Of Ketoconazole And Voriconazole On Trichophyton Rubrum: Effects On Growth, Cell Division, And Cell Membrane Morphology, Katia Chavez

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Onychomycosis, the infection of nails by fungal dermatophytes, affects from 3 up to 10% of the world’s population. Therefore, it is important to design an effective drug treatment for this condition. Since most onychomycosis infections are caused by the Trichophyton spp., the aim of this experiment is to study two anti-fungal drugs’, Voriconazole and Ketoconazole, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) on Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum) . More specifically, the MICs of reference to be studied are 4, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.25, and 0.125μg.mL-1 . Additionally, comparing the MIC’s of Voriconazole and Ketoconazole will improve our understanding of …

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Know Thyself, Afroza Khan, Elizabeth Gist, Titina Gist, James St. Louis, Britannica Jeffers Mar 2007

Know Thyself, Afroza Khan, Elizabeth Gist, Titina Gist, James St. Louis, Britannica Jeffers

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“Know Thyself” is a short film about a group of first-year college students who learn of their identity through their English professor. It was written by Afroza Khan, directed by Elizabeth Gist and Titina Gist, Edited by James St. Louis, Production manager - Britannica Jeffers, and the actors are Afroza Khan, Gumba Ligden, Harleen Kaur, Itza Miranda, Jigna Shah, Lesly-Loudmar Mathurin, Matt Mercil, Mickele Mentz. The film begins by focusing on Dr. Avery, the professor of English 101. The kind, smart, and stern professor starts the class by discussing the book “Brave New World,” by Aldous Huxley. The seven students …

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Comparing Nuclear Fission And Nuclear Fusion As An Alternative Source Of Energy, Natasha Antonovich, Michael Ratliff, Neeketa Sheth Mar 2007

Comparing Nuclear Fission And Nuclear Fusion As An Alternative Source Of Energy, Natasha Antonovich, Michael Ratliff, Neeketa Sheth

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The purpose of this research project was to explore alternate nuclear energy sources. The nuclear energy sources that were examined were fission and fusion. From the research that was done, pros and cons were found for each type of nuclear energy. Fission, being an established technology for energy, posed an economical advantage; however, the waste that is given off from these reactions is a great environmental detriment. Fusion reactors are newer nuclear energy sources, thus they are more costly, but their lack of radioactive waste gives fusion an environmental advantage. Given that both reactions have positive and negative sides to …

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Drowned, Amy Harvey Mar 2007

Drowned, Amy Harvey

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Written by Amy Harvey in 2007, this poem offers more than meet the eye. The poem is actually an allegory. Its allegorical meaning is based on the true experiences of the author. Here the experience is given a different location, which aids indirectly in the poem’s explanation. This poem was created for personal reflection and healing. The author’s hope is that those suffering from abuse will find their voice and demand to be heard.

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Dissonant Composition: Gender Inequalities In Music, Greg Kyriakakis Mar 2007

Dissonant Composition: Gender Inequalities In Music, Greg Kyriakakis

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Gender constructions are inescapable in society; it is therefore understandable that inequities have permeated the realm of classical and popular music. From the types of instruments young children decide to study to the composition of modern rock bands, gender roles and expectations have helped shape the state of music. Women who further their study in music predominantly learn from the works of male artists, influencing the female musicians’ style while crippling personal creativity. Even the body of the performer plays a role in the type of instrument studied; female vocalists rely on their body to produce sound while male musicians …

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Attraction On The Basis Of Relationship Status, Laxmi Lalwani, Luciana Ortiz Mar 2007

Attraction On The Basis Of Relationship Status, Laxmi Lalwani, Luciana Ortiz

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Research has shown that the criteria women use to evaluate men’s attractiveness shift across the menstrual cycle (Gangestad & Thornhill, 1998). For example, when women are in the fertile phase of their cycle, they report greater attraction to men who display high intrasexual competitiveness (Gangestad, Simpson, Cousins, Garver-Apgar, & Christensen, 2004). We propose to examine female college students’ attraction to men based on the phase of their cycle and the men’s relationship status. In a between- participants design, female college students will either be told that a male confederate is single or in a relationship. We will then ask the …

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A Dream, Amy Harvey Mar 2007

A Dream, Amy Harvey

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Written by Amy Harvey in 1999, the poem was inspired by the concept of the author’s image of an angel. The author’s hope is that it evokes interest in the ongoing question: “Do Angels exist?”

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Using Microarray Technology To Examine The Effects Of Zinc On Gene Expression In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae: A Proposal, Quratulain Hayat Mar 2007

Using Microarray Technology To Examine The Effects Of Zinc On Gene Expression In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae: A Proposal, Quratulain Hayat

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Zinc is one of the principle trace elements required in biological systems, with structural or enzymatical roles in hundreds of proteins. In humans, zinc deficiency has gradually come to be recognized as a clinically significant and common form of malnutrition, particularly in chronically ill patients. The clinical manifestations of zinc deficiency are diverse with effects on the immune system, appetite, and embryonic development. The regulation of zinc distribution remains a critical, unanswered question. The manner in which zinc is released from its tight binding sites in proteins and its transfer from one site to another are also unknown. While several …

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Using Various Visual Census Techniques To Assess Fish Assemblages On Nearshore Habitats Off Lantana Beach, Florida, Tandace Burkhart, Kaela Perez, Michael Palozzola, Jillian Maffucci Mar 2007

Using Various Visual Census Techniques To Assess Fish Assemblages On Nearshore Habitats Off Lantana Beach, Florida, Tandace Burkhart, Kaela Perez, Michael Palozzola, Jillian Maffucci

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The nearshore environment off southern Palm Beach County is characterized by extensive areas of hardbottom, primarily composed of limestone beachrock and Sabellarid worm reefs. These substrates are located very close to shore in the surf zone, an area of high wave action, and provide habitat to a wide variety of fish species. These habitats are ephemeral and cycle through burial and exposure events over time due to shifting sand from nearby beach renourishment projects. One goal of this study is to determine the species composition and abundance of this fish assemblage using various visual census techniques. We will be trained …

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Effects Of Newly Developed Anticancer Drugs Against Gi101aluc Mammary Tumor Implanted In Athymic Nude Mice, Ambreen F. Parvez, Frantz Etienne Mar 2007

Effects Of Newly Developed Anticancer Drugs Against Gi101aluc Mammary Tumor Implanted In Athymic Nude Mice, Ambreen F. Parvez, Frantz Etienne

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The purpose of this research is screening anti-cancer drugs using tumor bearing animals. To achieve this, we used a mammary tumor cell line GI-101A that was developed from a metastatic breast tumor xenograft. The GI-101A cell line had been previously transfected to express the luciferase gene (GI-101Aluc). Luciferase expression in the tumor cells enables the imaging of tumors in a molecular imager rather than performing surgery. For drug screening analysis, twenty-four athymic nude mice were implanted subcutaneously with GI-101Aluc cells. The animals were rested for 3 weeks after implantation for establishing tumor growth. During this period their weight and tumor …

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John F. Kennedy’S Inaugural Address, Marsha Mitchell Mar 2007

John F. Kennedy’S Inaugural Address, Marsha Mitchell

Undergraduate Student Symposium

John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address is one of the greatest historical speeches in American history. It was written in 1960, and is quite often quoted, utilized for declamation and evaluated publicly by many individuals. President John F. Kennedy delivered this famous speech on January 20, 1960 after being victorious in the presidential election. It was then he gave hope to the American people; and it is often considered that hope is like a river, and President Kennedy was the river that flowed at that particular time, bringing with it life and productivity to the American public. This speech is considered …

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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) Prevalence, Awareness, And Prevention In The Athletic Setting, Deirdre Foisy Mar 2007

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) Prevalence, Awareness, And Prevention In The Athletic Setting, Deirdre Foisy

Undergraduate Student Symposium

To examine the current prevalence, awareness and prevention of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) utilizing an online survey and sending it nationwide to Certified Athletic Trainers. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) is an emerging resistant form of bacteria which is becoming more apparent in the athletic population. Few studies have assessed the prevalence among athletes and the efficiency of athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals with the identification of the signs and symptoms associated with MRSA; an easily transmitted form of bacteria. To assess the prevalence of MRSA among the collegiate athletic population and the efficiency of athletic trainers and sports …

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Cranberries: The Use Of A Naturally Occurring Compound To Fight Against Periodontopathogens, Debbie L. Darius Mar 2007

Cranberries: The Use Of A Naturally Occurring Compound To Fight Against Periodontopathogens, Debbie L. Darius

Undergraduate Student Symposium

This literature review focuses on the use of a naturally occurring compound found in cranberries (proanthocyanidins) to fight against periodontopathogens and thus the development of periodontal disease. Periodontopathogens and their invasion in gingival tissues and periodontium is the usual cause of periodontitis. Oral microorganisms coaggregate to become major bacterial complexes, allowing their proteases to digest similar components of the gingival crevicular fluid located in subgingival sites. The most common microbe associated with this disease is P. gingivalis where its proteolytic enzymes gingipains and dipeptidyl peptidases IV break down collagen and create large supplements of iron for the bacteria. However, recent …

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Journeys In Love, Iva Christina Marc Mar 2007

Journeys In Love, Iva Christina Marc

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The name of my film is Journeys in Love. The theme of the film details the processes we go through in the name of love. The purpose of this film is to embrace the ups and downs within a relationship and show how love continually provides the healing necessary to bring people back together. My principle cast members are Roslie Laurent and Ray D. Pollock. My crewmembers are Jonathan Marc and Roger Casanova.

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Effect Of Ginkgo Biloba On Short-Term Memory, Tommy Gaertner Mar 2007

Effect Of Ginkgo Biloba On Short-Term Memory, Tommy Gaertner

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Ginkgo biloba has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine to improve vascular and cognitive functioning. Ginkgo biloba is widely prescribed for the prevention and treatment of dementia in Europe. In addition to having a direct effect on cognitive functions of live laboratory mice, the extract of Ginkgo biloba also increases production of a neurological chemical responsible for enhancing cognitive performance. However, many scientists have pointed out these results are based upon limited research and have expressed the need for additional studies. This study will investigate short-term effects of Ginkgo biloba on healthy individuals. If Ginkgo biloba …

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Effect Of Professional Sports On Local Economies, Jordan Smith, Wael Sankar Mar 2007

Effect Of Professional Sports On Local Economies, Jordan Smith, Wael Sankar

Undergraduate Student Symposium

In today’s world economy there are several factors affecting local economies. One major social interest is sport. Owners of major league sports teams have agreed that the buildings of new facilities are a necessity if a team is to remain financially viable, and competitive. New arenas and ball parks have sprung up around the country funded in some part by public dollars. Subsidizing stadiums is the idea of a local government taking taxes from local citizens to help to pay for the facilities. The belief that subsidizing stadiums helps in supporting other businesses in the surrounding areas, has made these …

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Anthropogenic Effects On Biodiversity, Abir Rahman Mar 2007

Anthropogenic Effects On Biodiversity, Abir Rahman

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Humans are consumers and rely on the environment surrounding them for survival. Early in human history our populations were small and resources were relatively unlimited. However, our numbers have been increasing exponentially and with this population explosion has come greater demands for resources. Frequently, our development and resource allocation causes detrimental environmental impacts. For instance, destruction and fragmentation of habitats and increased pollution have led to a reduction in animal abundance and species richness. Severe impacts on some habitats have left many species without adequate resources available to survive, which ultimately results in extinction. “It is the nature of human …

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Detecting Deception From Thin Slice Communications, Carla Perna, Alisha Van Hoose Mar 2007

Detecting Deception From Thin Slice Communications, Carla Perna, Alisha Van Hoose

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Research suggests that people are not very skilled at detecting deception from ordinary communications (Vrij, 2000). A recent meta-analysis (Bond & DePaulo, 2006) indicated that the average accuracy in discriminating a truthful from a deceptive statement was 54%, when chance is 50%. Another line of research has shown that people are able to make remarkably accurate inferences from very brief exposures (or “thin slices”) of nonverbal behavior (Ambady & Rosenthal, 1993; Willis & Todorov, 2006). We propose that the ability to detect deception may actually be greater when people observe thin slices communications rather than longer communications. In a within- …

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Cost Benefit Analysis Of Anti-Microbial Consumer Products, Besty Jacob, Crystal Rego Mar 2007

Cost Benefit Analysis Of Anti-Microbial Consumer Products, Besty Jacob, Crystal Rego

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The use of Anti-microbial products in products such as hand sanitizers has been steadily rising in recent years. These products are cheap, convenient, and promise to kill 99.99% of bacteria without the use of water. However according to an FDA panel studying the claims from the manufacturers that produce these hand sanitizing products there is no conclusive evidence that there is any benefit from use of these products. The chemical Triclocarban and Triclosan are the active ingredients in these products. And although the manufacturers of these products claim their products are biodegradable, tests conducted around the country have shown detectable …

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The Role Of Chaperones In Prion Infection, Prerna Alfa Thomas Mar 2007

The Role Of Chaperones In Prion Infection, Prerna Alfa Thomas

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Prions are infectious proteins that cause neurodegenerative diseases called transmissible spongiform encephalopathy which affect several species, including humans. Chaperones are molecules that bind to the nascent peptide chain and fold the polypeptide chain into its secondary or tertiary structure. Prions affect the protein folding machinery or molecular chaperones of the cell which might lead to the formation of aggregates. The goal of this literature review is to highlight several functions of chaperones in prion infection, to draw attention that prions could be misfolded molecular chaperones, and to indicate the therapeutic applications of chaperones in prion infection.

Chaperones may perform a …

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The Effects Of Zinc On Gene Expression In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) For Six Candidate Genes, Niketha Ajodha, Ruzeen Patwa Mar 2007

The Effects Of Zinc On Gene Expression In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) For Six Candidate Genes, Niketha Ajodha, Ruzeen Patwa

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In this experiment the effects of various concentrations of zinc on Saccharomyces cerevisiae will be investigated using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Zinc (Zn) is one of the most naturally occurring elements. It is an important integral cofactor for many cellular activities. Zinc participates in all major biochemical reactions such as transcription of DNA and translation of RNA. More than three hundred enzymes require zinc for their catalytic function. Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain S288C is a species of budding yeast. It is the most intensively studied eukaryotic model in molecular and cell biology. The mRNA from these yeast cells grown in different …

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Third-Wave Feminism In Legally Blonde, Lauren Butler Mar 2007

Third-Wave Feminism In Legally Blonde, Lauren Butler

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Both Amanda Brown’s novel, Legally Blonde, and the film version based on her chick-lit book, emphasize key elements of feminism and seek to empower women. Legally Blonde exemplifies the “strand” of feminism known as the “third-wave” (Dole 87). Third wave feminists seek to reclaim their femininity, and as Carol M. Dole put it, “reclaim pink” (89). The film and novel portray the epitome of a true third-wave feminist, Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon). She is a woman who proudly flashes her girlie appearance, refuses to conform to society’s expectations of women, achieves greatness though her determination and diligence, and celebrates …

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Anatomy Cat Dissection Software: Developing A Study Resource Cd-Rom For Nsu Undergraduate Anatomy And Physiology Students, Christopher Tann, Crystal Rego Mar 2007

Anatomy Cat Dissection Software: Developing A Study Resource Cd-Rom For Nsu Undergraduate Anatomy And Physiology Students, Christopher Tann, Crystal Rego

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The purpose of this research project is to develop an interactive CD-ROM study tool, specifically designed for cat dissections. A group of 9 Premedical Society students will be performing dissections on eight triple injected cats. The students will be taking still pictures along with interactive video to demonstrate various dissection procedures in addition to viewing anatomical structures. Dr. Paul Arena will be the advising professor along with Dr. Robin Sherman who will be assisting in the dissection process and providing her expertise in mammalian dissections. The pictures will be placed on an interactive CD-ROM, which will be a useful study …

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