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Swamp: Surface Water Monitoring Project, Arron Apperson, Vern Vanderbilt

STAR Program Research Presentations

The objective of the Surface Water Monitoring Project (SWaMP) is to design a constellation of satellites, based on the properties of sun glint, for timely monitoring of surface water bodies globally. The project examined several characteristics of surface waters, including the specular reflecting properties of varying sized water bodies, combined with their relative global abundance in order to evaluate several possible orbital tracks. This non-traditional use of sun glint should open new avenues of research and resource management on local, regional and global scales. By using a constellation of micro-satellites, our design should be able to reduce mission cost, present …

Acoustic Health Monitoring Of Electronic Devices, Tim Smith, Morris Good

STAR Program Research Presentations

Tests are being conducted to monitor key electrical components. One such component class is DC to DC converters which are used to change a low voltage current source to a higher voltage. They are common in portable electronic devices such as lap top computers and cell phones that are primarily powered by batteries. Studies show that DC to DC converters produce acoustic waves while in use. Acoustic sensors were used to compare sensitivity and bandwidth. Time versus frequency signatures were constructed from the data collected by a digital oscilloscope. The digital oscilloscope collected raw data from various acoustic sensors and …

Examination Of Thin Layers Of Phytoplankton And Zooplankton With Emphasis On Bioluminescence, Jordan Anderson, Ian Robbins, Mark Moline

STAR Program Research Presentations

Thin layers of plankton are commonly found in coastal environments, with a vertical scale ranging from centimeters to a few meters, but extending horizontally over kilometers. These layers are highly productive and can contain 50-75% of the total biomass of the water column2-4. A two-week study was conducted in San Luis Obispo Bay comparing a traditional sampling method, Niskin bottles, with a recent advancement, autonomous profilers. Diversity Indexes were calculated for all species sampled in both methods. T Tests were conducted to compare the diversity indexes between methods and were not statistically significant (P(T<=t) one-tail=0.15). The abundance of a bioluminescent species, Noctiluca was compared at three different depths (shallow, within a spike in bioluminescence, and deep) and was found to be statistically significant (P(T<=t) one-tail=0.0177 for the shallow depth vs. spike and P(T<=t) one-tail=0.048 for the deep depth vs. spike). Future work could examine the vertical migration of phytoplankton and zooplankton throughout the night as opposed to one nightly sampling. This would allow interpretation of thin layers based on the behavior of the organisms comprising the layer, as opposed to the physical processes forming thin layers (as examined in this study).

A Seed Infecting Fungus (Tilletia Ehrhartae) Could Provide A Partial Biological Control Mechanism For Invasive Veldt Grass (Ehrharta Calycina), Briana Overman, Fritz Light, Francis Villablanca

STAR Program Research Presentations

Invasive species can disrupt or alter the natural ecosystem function, composition, and diversity of an area. Veldt grass, (Ehrharta calycina), is an exotic species causing plant diversity in areas to decline. The hypothesis tested was that the Veldt grass individuals would show a response to a host-specific pathogen, Tilletia ehrhartae. This study was conducted at two locations Los Osos and Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (GNDNWR) in California. We established four quadrats in Los Osos and six within GNDNWR using the nearest- neighbor method to collect infected/uninfected individuals of Veldt grass. All results were analyzed with t-tests and chi-squared statistics. …

Settlement In Fouling Communities Of San Fransisco Bay, Jacqueline Hill, Sarah Cohen

STAR Program Research Presentations

Settlement among native and invasive marine organisms in fouling communities was observed at various time intervals in the San Francisco Bay. Many of these well-known, globally invasive organisms grow rapidly and often outcompete or overgrow natives. Settlement plates were placed at three different protected areas within the Bay (Richmond Marina Bay Yacht Club (1), Berkeley Marina (2), and Fort Baker (3)) and scored once a week for 5 weeks. The two larger East Bay sites (1 and 2) showed considerably greater species diversity and abundance in comparison to the smaller site near the mouth of the Bay (site 3). Furthermore, …

Yersinia Pestis Proteomics And Vaccine Development, Rebecca Paddack, Lindsey Evans, Jr-Shiuan Lin, Stephen Smiley, Brett Chromy

STAR Program Research Presentations

Pneumonic plague, caused by the gram-negative bacteria Yersinia pestis, has led to millions of human causalities during several major pandemics and has the potential to be employed as a deadly biological warfare agent. For this reason, it is vital that an effective vaccine against Y. pestis be created. Currently, a subunit vaccine exists which works by stimulating B-cells (humoral immunity), but it has failed to protect primates in aerosolized bacterial challenges. In an effort to complement the existing vaccine, an alternative vaccine strategy can use both B-cell stimulation and the targeting of T cells (cell-mediated immunity) with an antigenic peptide …

Bridging The Sport And Recreation Divide, Laurence Chalip, Keri Schwab, Daniel Dustin

Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration

In this article we examine sport and recreation's collaborative potential. We begin by identifying some differences between the two fields of study and by acknowledging what heretofore have been some inherent incompatibilities. We discuss how these differences and incompatibilities might be overcome through a paradigm shift based on the fields' common appreciation of the importance of play. We then demonstrate the collaborative potential by illustrating the relevance of play to ameliorating the pervasive obesity problem confronting contemporary society. We conclude by suggesting that an alliance between sport and recreation may result in synergistic effects that strengthen their respective standing within …

Mill Creek Management Plan, Joey A. Gentry

Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences

The goal of this study is to conduct a management plan for the Mill Creek property. This will be obtained through meeting the landowner objectives concerning: wildlife with habitat enhancements, recreation locations, and the forest growth potential pertaining to different areas of the property. This plan will also offer suggestions and guidelines to maximize the use of the property. Including a collection of flora, fauna, and health related issues in the appendices for identification. The site condition on the property is very poor, and as a result the growth rate for this area is slow. It is recommended that the …

Annual Report Of Extramural Funding 2009-2010, Grants Development Office

Grants Development Office Reports

No abstract provided.

What Kind Of Diversity Are We To Promote In The University?, Todd R. Long

Moebius

No abstract provided.

Contributors

Moebius

No abstract provided.

The South American Dung Beetle Genus Ennearabdus Lansberge (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Eucraniini), Federico C. Ocampo

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The South American endemic dung beetle genus Ennearabdus Lansberge is revised. Description, diagnosis and illustrations are presented for the only known species of the genus, E. lobocephalus (Harold). A lectotype is designated for Onthophagus lobocephalus Harold, the type species of Ennearabdus. The biology, biogeography, conservation status, and distribution based on the predictive distribution model of E. lobocephalus are also discussed.

A Revision Of The Argentinean Endemic Genus Eucranium Brullé (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) With Description Of One New Species And New Synonymies, Federico C. Ocampo

University of Nebraska State Museum: Entomology Papers

The South American genus Eucranium Brullé has been revised and now includes six species: E. arachnoides Brullé, E. belenae Ocampo new species, E. cyclosoma Burmeister, E. dentifrons Guérin-Méneville, E. planicolle Burmeister, and E. simplicifrons Fairmaire. Eucranium pulvinatum Burmeister is a new junior synonym of Eucranium arachnoides Brullé, and Eucranium lepidum Burmeister is a new junior synonym of E. dentifrons Guérin-Méneville. The following lectotypes and neotypes are designated: Eucranium pulvinatum Burmeister, lectotype; Eucranium planicolle Burmeister, lectotype; Psammotrupes dentifrons Guérin-Méneville, neotype; and Eucranium lepidum Burmeister, neotype. Description of the genus and new species, diagnosis and illustrations, and distribution maps are provided for …

High Magnetization Aqueous Ferrofluid: A Simple One-Pot Synthesis, Kyler J. Carroll, Michael D. Schultz, Panos P. Fatouros, Everett E. Carpenter

Chemistry Publications

A one-step polyol method was utilized to prepare a stable aqueous iron/iron oxide ferrofluid. The dried powders were characterized by x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, x-ray absorption spectroscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometry for the determination of phase, morphology, and magnetic properties. To show its potential for imaging applications, the ferrofluid was also investigated as a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent.

Town Report Milford, New Hampshire 2009., Milford Town Representatives

Milford, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Central Washington University 2010-2011 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Course Catalog 2010-2011, Laguardia Community College

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Otolith Chemistry For Identifying Source Environment Of Fishes In The Lower Illinois River, Illinois, John M. Zeigler, Gregory Whitledge

Publications

Knowledge of habitats used by fish throughout their life history is important for management and conservation of riverine fish populations and habitats. Naturally occurring chemical markers in otoliths have recently been used to determine natal origins and environmental history of fishes in a variety of marine and freshwater environments. However, to our knowledge no studies have examined the applicability of this technique in large floodplain rivers in the U.S.A. We evaluated otolith microchemistry and stable isotopic composition as tools for determining origins of fishes in the lower Illinois River, its tributaries, and floodplain lakes. Fishes were collected from eight sites …

Ethno-Medicinal Plants Used For Amenorrhoea And Abnormal Menstruation Diseases In Danta Taluka (Gujarat), N. K. Patel

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

The present paper deals with species of flowering plants commonly used by different Adivasi communities to cure amenorrhoea and abnormal menstruation diseases and disorder. The cause of disease, its symptoms, and plant organs utilized and methods of preparation of remedies are provided. Tribes associated with specific remedial preparation have been mentioned, however, they may not be always exclusive since Adivasi communities are widely distribution in Danta Taluka and have considered communication with each other. It is hoped that the present study will not only confirm earlier findings recorded in literature, but also provide additional clues in this fields of vital …

Iso-Lines And Inbred-Lines Confirmed Loci That Underlie Resistance From Cultivar ‘Hartwig’ To Three Soybean Cyst Nematode Populations, Samreen Kazi, Jeffry Shultz, Jawad Afzal, Rizwan Hashmi, Mohammed Jasim, Jason Bond, Prakash R. Arelli, David A. Lightfoot

Articles

Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] cultivars varied in their resistance to different populations of the soybean cyst nematode (SCN), Heterodera glycines, called HG Types. The rhg1 locus on linkage group G was necessary for resistance to all HG types. However, the loci for resistance to H. glycines HG Type 1.3- (race 14) and HG Type 1.2.5- (race 2) of the soybean cyst nematode have varied in their reported locations. The aims were to compare the inheritance of resistance to three nematode HG Types in a population segregating for resistance to SCN and to identify the underlying quantitative trait loci (QTL). …

Informed Consent: Elective Abortion, Kaye Wilson-Anderson

Faculty Publications - College of Nursing

This article presents an overview of the history of informed consent, identifies the necessary elements of informed consent and provides a discussion of the controversy surrounding informed consent for an elective abortion. The most current scientific reports of risk and benefits of elective abortions are examined and essential information for informed consent for an elective abortion is identified.

Quantum: Research, Scholarship & Creative Works At The University Of New Mexico, Spring 2010, Office Of The Vice President For Research

Office of the Vice President for Research

Quantum is published once each year by the Office of the Vice President for Research, the University of New Mexico.

Faculty Publications And Creative Works 2010, Office Of The Vice President For Research

Office of the Vice President for Research

Faculty Publications & Creative Works is an annual compendium of scholarly and creative activities of University of New Mexico faculty during the noted calendar year. It serves to illustrate the robust and active intellectual pursuits conducted by the faculty in support of teaching and research at UNM.

Development Of A Probe Hybridization Method To Facilitate Detection Of Noroviruses In Oysters, Xunyan Ye, R.D. Ellender, Shiao Y. Wang

Presentations

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that at least 50% of all foodborne outbreaks of gastroenteritis are due to noroviruses (NoV). Since NoV is mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route and the infectious dose may be as low as 10 viral particles, the risk of infection after consumption of raw or improperly cooked seafood or after exposure to contaminated water is considered high. Although highly sensitive methods to detect NoV using RT-PCR are already available, isolation of either NoV RNA or virions from shellfish remains a cumbersome process.

We developed a new hybridization method to extract NoV RNA from contaminated …

The Practice Of Adaptive Leadership: Tools And Tactics For Changing Your Organization And The World [Review] / Heifetz, R., Grashow, A., & Linsky, M., Thomas C. Gyuroka

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

No abstract provided.

Foreword: Gulf Of Mexico Marine Labs, John W. Tunnell Jr., George F. Crozier

Gulf of Mexico Science

No abstract provided.

Instituto De Ciencias Marinas Y Pesquerias, Boca Del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, Virgilio Eugenio Arenas Fuentes, Miguel Angel Lozano Aburto

Gulf of Mexico Science

No abstract provided.

A Brief History Of The Cuban Institute Of Oceanology, Playa La Habana, Cuba, Rodolfo Claro

Gulf of Mexico Science

No abstract provided.

A Brief History Of Cinvestav, Merida Unit, In Yucatan, Mexico, Ernesto A. Chávez

Gulf of Mexico Science

No abstract provided.

History Of The Center For Coastal Studies, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, John W. Tunnell Jr.

Gulf of Mexico Science

No abstract provided.