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Dual Automated Colorimetric Detection Of Bacteria Using A Lateral Flow Assay, Reginald Conley Ii

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Bacterial infections are one of the biggest issues facing hospitals today; they prolong hospital stays, worsen patient outcomes, and decrease the quality of life for these patients. In the food and water industry, bacteria are causes for food recalls and non-potable water. The objects of this research were to develop a biosensor that could detect E. coli and S. aureus bacteria simultaneously using the lateral flow assay platform and to generate a software program that could accurately read results of the LFA. The biosensor was not built due to antibody shortages from the COVID-19 pandemic. The software program was developed …

Optimal Tissue Clearing Of Whole Mount Mouse Organs, Toluwani Ijaseun

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Various tissue clearing methods have been made to optically clear tissue for high resolution imaging, but clearing whole organs is an arduous task due to limited penetration depth. To find a potential solution, 1 mm mouse organ slices were used to try four different variations of PEGASOS and BABB, organic solvent based clearing methods. Two of the variations were chosen to stain with antibodies and dyes, such as DLL4, to display vasculature. Axially swept-light sheet fluorescence microscopy was used to obtain 3D images of the kidneys. In addition, stained heart and lungs images were also acquired. Progress photos for clearing …

Fabrication Of A Microfluidic System To Generate Micro-Carrier Beads For Cell Culture, Giles Fitzwilliams

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Current procedures used to make microfluidic systems can range up to thousands of dollars. The objective of this project was to create a cost-effective four-inlet microfluidic system that can produce uniform microcarrier beads ranging from 100 μm to 1000 μm in diameter. To create this device, research was done on sodium alginate and gelatin, bead components, properties, and their interactions with one another within a microfluidic system. The device was fabricated using a 3D printed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic design mold and encasing the mold in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). After cleaning the device with acetone, Harvard syringe pumps were …

The Problem Of Inefficient Machinery In Industries Affects Overall Production And Causes Substantial Errors, Katia Lopez

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

The problem of inefficient machinery in industries affects overall production and can cause significant errors. The Human Assistance for Robot Arm (HAFRA) project consists of a Universal Robot, specifically the UR5, an Intel RealSense depth camera, and software programs. The robot receives a position from the computer vision program, which uses the camera to detect an AruCo tag, and then suctions the envelopes from a conveyor belt and places them into a bin. The project also includes human assistance, which allows remote picking by an operator. A human is able to view an image and use the mouse cursor to …

Gender Bias And Creative Idea Evaluation, Carley Andrew

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Gender bias in evaluating creative ideas can partially be explained by role incongruity theory; a perceived mismatch of gender roles and stereotypes with an individual’s sex, leading to gendered outcomes. Idea evaluation is the process of cognitive appraisal, and it is a vital aspect of the creative process. Previous literature links higher perceived levels of creativity to males. The present study utilized a mixed-subjects design of both within (idea gender source) and between-subjects factors (control vs. stereotype threat groups). The sample consisted of 261 undergraduates. The study found that male-generated ideas had fewer pros and cons and no higher evaluations …

Sustainable Megastructures: Examining The Synergy Between Smart Technologies And Eco-Friendly Lifestyles In High-Density Urban Environments, Reagan G. Potts

2023 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

This undergraduate thesis delves into the concept of megastructures in architecture, which refers to futuristic proposals and experimental designs in urban development during the early 1960s. The study focuses on investigating the potential social and environmental problems that may arise as megastructures become more prevalent in urban design due to technological advancements. The research is significant as it has the potential to impact the architecture community positively. By presenting well-informed insights, designers can make better decisions and address social and environmental issues that may arise due to the implementation of megastructures. The methodology employed in this research involves a comprehensive …

Vibro-Acoustic Analysis Of A Fan Blade, Matthew Koithan

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

A frequent problem with rotating machinery is vibration. Vibration in a rotating part can be caused by unequal mass distribution. A sound or acoustic wave is created by a pattern or disturbances traveling through a medium. Vibration and Acoustics can be dealt with individually, however, if they share a common source, both could be solved simultaneously. The purpose of this project is to correlate the fan noise to the rotor imbalance. The unbalanced mass can be removed by aligning the center of gravity (CG) with the axis of rotation, which eliminates any coupled moments. The vibration is measured using accelerometers …

Computational Modeling Of Post-Surgical Hypertrophic Heart For Surgical Planning, Sudhir Pandit

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a clinically prevalent disease in people around the world, with potential outcomes ranging from sudden cardiac arrest and/or heart failure to the normal life expectancy of the patients. HCM is a condition where the interventricular septal wall becomes abnormally larger, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood from the left ventricle. The current gold standard for the treatment of HCM is Cardiac Myectomy, in which the overgrown tissues are resected to correct the heart and restore the blood flow. Due to the complex anatomy of the heart and anatomical differences in the internal structures …

360 Degree Posture Detection In Mobile And Desktop Version Of Aasan, Dhruva Malik

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

A lot of working people spend their time doing desk jobs. This results in various complications and problems with age. Early on development of bad posture can be fixed before it becomes a habit and. As a result, people may develop inadequate spine posture, which can cause profound implications such as back pain if not corrected at an early stage. “Aasan” the name of the application comes from a Sanskrit word meaning posture, and as the goal of it is to eliminate the wrong posture practices among the world, this name gives the app a meaningful and purpose driven feeling. …

Insurance Fraud Detection, Senior Design Enhanced Project, Nischal Rana

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Insurance is a major service provided to consumers that provides some relief concerning their valuable assets in the modern world. With so many valuable objects on the market, insurance claims are at an all-time peak, and with this comes attention, both wanted and unwanted. Insurance Fraud Detection is a sophisticated web application integrated with various modules that help insurance agents determine whether a claim by a client is fraudulent or not. Insurance agents can utilize this application to web scrape the internet for clues about the item in question to determine if it is still in the original owner's possession. …

Impact Of Stability And Control On Vehicle Geometry And Performance: A Design Study On Traditional Hypersonic Vehicles Vs Controlled Configured Hypersonic Vehicles, Juan Camilo Buritica Yate

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Hypersonic vehicles have been in development for over 60 years, yet a control-configure-vehicle has yet to be designed to understand the possible improvements over statically stable configurations. This paper studies the effect of stability and control on aircraft geometry and performance by comparing traditional vehicles versus control configured vehicles (CCV) that operate at subsonic and supersonic speeds and extrapolates this analysis to predict these effects on hypersonic vehicles. Data related to geometry, aerodynamic performance, and stability from various vehicles were collected and used to find trends by comparing aircraft design parameters to stability criteria. The results showed that by decreasing …

A Proposed Approach For Testing An Educational Virtual Reality Simulation For End-Of-Life Care, Jasmine Hyder

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Virtual Reality (VR) is becoming more popular with the continuous introduction of newer and more capable technology. Specifically, VR educational simulations can provide training on complex situations that may be difficult to carry out in real life. In an attempt to improve the quality of end-of-life care knowledge among nursing students, a VR simulation is in development that presents related scenarios nurses may face. Rigorous testing of this simulation is essential to produce effective results that separates itself from 2D simulations or other educational methods. A testing framework and plan is proposed here that can be extended to future VR …

Proposal For Uta-Downtown Arlington Bike Network, Anna Laura Harmjanz

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Bicycling offers great benefits for cities including sustainable, efficient, and affordable transportation, improved health and wellness, and creating vibrant communities. Universities offer a good starting point for young adults to form sustainable transportation habits. This study explores how the University of Texas at Arlington’s community perceives existing bike infrastructure, services, and amenities on campus and off-campus to create a well-connected and safe bike network. An online survey was used to collect feedback from students and employees on commuting patterns, cycling experience and barriers, perceived safety on various bike facilities, and suggestions. Based on survey responses, a bike network analysis was …

Appllication Of Convolutional Neural Network Towards Image Upscaling Demonstrated Via Chest X-Ray Dataset, Murtaza Aliasgar Khokhar

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Light Field Microscopy is a 3D imaging technique that sacrifices spatial resolution to capture angular information. A neural network was developed to increase the resolution of images captured. The objective of this study is to show the application of the developed convoluted neural network towards other topics. A dataset containing chest x-ray images will be used to train, test, and analyze the neural network. The neural network will be trained by converting the images to low-resolution and using it as training data. The original high-resolution data will be used as ground truth. PSNR, SSIM and visual tests will be used …

Increasing The Efficiency Of Universal Robot 5–By The Introductionof Fiducial Markers, Resha Adhikari

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

Even though the UR5 robot was developed for industrial purposes, it has not been efficient enough to replace human workers in warehouses and factories. The main theme of this project is to increase the change the working practice of robot by detecting the fiducial markers and using it as a source to pick up the envelopes. Once the robot is able to detect the fiducial markers placed on the envelope, the robot will locate it and then move towards it, use suction to pick up the envelope and move it to another location as desired (a box in our case). …

Improving User Experience (Ux) Through Web Redesign, Jash Shah

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

This project aims to identify major factors of consideration for redesigning a website to improve the user experience (UX). We short-listed ten websites and reviewed them with the prospect of understanding the user experience. A short survey was also conducted to better understand usability, user satisfaction and for examining the user experience. This information was compared with the top three UX popular websites to help ascertain the major differences. The process allowed us to classify factors that would assist in enhancing the user experience, but it was discovered that these could vary depending on website type and use. Additionally, there …

A Walk In Two Worlds: An Indigenous Health Research Mentorship Model Developed From The Experiences Of Mentors And Mentees In A Cancer Research Education Program Aimed At Increasing Representation Of American Indians/Alaska Natives In Cancer Research And Healthcare Professions, Kiana Borengasser, Aislinn C. Rookwood, Joyce C. Solheim, Maurice Godfrey, Karen Taraszka Hastings, Keyonna King, Hannah Robbins, Mariah Abney, Rudy Smith Jr., Liliana Tamayo, Regina Emily Robbins

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

The National Cancer Institute promotes workforce development programs that aim to increase representation of American Indian/Alaska Natives in health science and research careers. One such program, Youth Enjoy Science at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has employed American Indian/Alaska Native youth in mentored cancer research internships from 2017 to 2022. The primary purpose of this study was to examine mentor and mentee experiences of participation in Youth Enjoy Science research education internships to learn from their stories. We conducted semi-structured interviews with current and former Youth Enjoy Science mentees (n=8) and mentors (n=8). We analyzed and collectively re-storied the …

Biomechanical Properties Of Porcine Neonatal Epidermis From Forelimb Tissue In The Longitudinal And Circumferential Directions, Neaz Almir

2022 Spring Honors Capstone Projects - Archive

In adult humans, it is common to replace damaged tissues and epidermal tissues of smooth muscles on internal organs with porcine xenografts during a surgical procedure. However, there is little research on the usage of neonatal porcine tissues because of the difficulty in performing mechanical testing and obtaining samples from neonatal pigs due to the delicate property of the tissues. By performing mechanical testing on tissues obtained from stillborn pigs, we can calculate the amount of stress and strain these tissues undergo and how these tissues can be used to replace epidermal tissues in limbs of human infants. Using a …

Use Of Information Resources And Services Among Undergraduates In The Ibadan Library School, University Of Ibadan, Evelyn Nkechi Emeahara, Jesubukade E. Ajakaye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The use of information resources and services provided in the Library is paramount to undergraduates’ educational activities. However, low use of information resources and services have been presumed among undergraduates hence the study examined the use of information resources and services among undergraduates in Ibadan Library School. The study population consisted of 144 undergraduates in the Ibadan Library School. Total enumeration was used. Questionnaire and interview guide were used for data collection and the data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that undergraduates use the library more during examination periods and hardly use the library outside examination periods. …

Comparing Microplastic Amounts In Southern Freshwater Sources, Akshi Puvvada, Zora Paschel, Patrick Yu

Expo Student Presentations

2022 Spring Expo Poster Presentation

Understanding Student Perspective Of Undergraduate Cybersecurity Programs And Experiences Across Christian Colleges And Universities, Brandon P. Grech

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The number of Christian colleges and universities that are offering cybersecurity four-year degrees is rising. The workforce is in dire need of cybersecurity professionals; however, has anybody asked the new cybersecurity professionals in the workforce how their recent academic experience prepared them for such a global need? Research is well-documented about what industry currently needs in cybersecurity professionals; however, this research focused on asking graduates what students need for the workforce. The purpose of this explorative qualitative study was to gain an understanding of the phenomena of the holistic experience (technical, nontechnical, and whole-person) strengths and shortcomings (if any) recent …

Trident - Spring 2022, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Trident

The newsletter of the Pacific Orthodontic Alumni Chapter at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

Infusing Covid-19 Into An Undergraduate Parasitology Research Course, Alexa Von Dohlen

SoTL Commons Conference

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global event that has impacted both how and what educators teach. An unexpected outcome of the pandemic was the ability to enhance student understanding of public health through discussion of the novel coronavirus. Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE) provide students with authentic research experiences in the framework of an undergraduate course. Here the reconfiguration of the Parasitology Research course as an online CURE is discussed. This course included curriculum focused not only on parasite diagnostics, but also how it relates to diagnosing COVID-19 with the aim of helping students become scientifically prepared citizens.

Manufacturing Engineering News, Georgia Southern University

Manufacturing Engineering: News & Publications (2014-2023)

• Undergraduates to present at State Capital
• Guest Lecture on Armstrong Campus

Law School News: National Housing Advocate Named To Lead Rwu's New Real Estate Initiatives 02/08/2022, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Association Of A Longitudinal, Preclinical Ultrasound Curriculum With Medical Student Performance, David A. Haidar, Ross Kessler, Neil K. Khanna, Michael T. Cover, John C. Burkhardt, Nik Theyyunni, Ryan V. Tucker, Rob D. Huang, Elizabeth Holman, Patrick D. Bridge, Katherine A. Klein, Christopher M. Fung

Emergency Medicine Articles

INTRODUCTION: Point-of-care ultrasound (US) is used in clinical practice across many specialties. Ultrasound (US) curricula for medical students are increasingly common. Optimal timing, structure, and effect of ultrasound education during medical school remains poorly understood. This study aims to retrospectively determine the association between participation in a preclinical, longitudinal US curriculum and medical student academic performance.

METHODS: All first-year medical students at a medical school in the Midwest region of the United States were offered a voluntary longitudinal US curriculum. Participants were selected by random lottery. The curriculum consisted of five three-hour hands on-sessions with matching asynchronous content covering anatomy …

Empathy Development Among Undergraduate Nursing Students Through Intimate Partner Violence Simulation, Jennifer Benson, Peggy H. Anderson, Gaye L. Ray, Denise Cummins, Michael Thomas

Student Works

The purpose of this Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) education quality improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness of an undergraduate Community Health Nursing course, IPV simulation and learning activities. This experiential learning activity offered participants an opportunity to temporarily view life from the perspective of actual IPV victims/survivors, and review and discuss IPV statistics, at-risk populations, and warning signs.

The quality improvement project was developed using a mixed-methods quality improvement design. A convenience sample of 35 participants allowed matched-sample statistical analysis of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy Health Professions student version (JSE-HPS version) scores. Pre-to-post JSE-HPS version empathy survey scores …

Southern Adventist University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022, Southern Adventist University

Catalog, Undergraduate

Southern Adventist University's undergraduate catalog for the academic year 2021-2022.

Sure 2022 Undergraduate Science Conference Booklet, Sure Network

Group Reports

The SURE 2022 Conference was the fifth series of Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Conferences. The conference took place on Friday, 14th October, 2022, co-hosted by SETU – Carlow campus and TU Dublin as a live Face2Face event running simultaneously in both venues on the same day. Students from throughout Ireland completing their Final Year Project in a science discipline in 2021-22 presented their undergraduate research work to this conference.

The aims of each of the SURE conferences are to:

• Provide current students with an opportunity to gain an understanding of the work which has been undertaken by recent graduates, …

Mtse 301-002: Materials Science, N. Ravindra

Physics Syllabi

No abstract provided.