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The Majority Of Usu Students Lack Adequate Access To Food, Janna Cook, Sarah Makar

Research on Capitol Hill

13% of households in Utah were considered food insecure at some point in the year 2023.

A New Crispr System Uses Energy Storage Indiscriminately, Brendon Guinn

Research on Capitol Hill

CRISPR systems are Immune systems used by bacteria to defend against viruses. Recently, tools such as CRISPR Cas9 that are derived from CRISPR systems have been developed as a powerful tool to treat disease. 

Here we are studying a different CRISPR system related to the one used to develop the Cas9 tool. We study this system to discover new proteins that may be used to develop tools to cure diseases and diversify our arsenal of disease-fighting genetic sequences. 

The Story Of Utah Soils Influences Land Use And Management, Kylie Hansen

Research on Capitol Hill

The purpose of this study was to investigate how soil minerals vary across Cache Valley with respect to this lake. This helps us understand the history of these soils and explains variation in land use possibilities.

Saving Money Encourages Usu Students To Accept Suboptimal Produce, Micaela Garcia

Research on Capitol Hill

About 50% of edible fresh produce is wasted annually in US farms and retail stores because consumers seek produce that meets aesthetic standards like a nice shiny color or no scars.

Infrared Sensors Provide A Reliable And Economic Alternative For Emissivity Testing, Owen Brent Graham

Research on Capitol Hill

Emissivity is a material property that describes how well a material absorbs and emits electromagnetic radiation.

Photographs Tell The Story Of Bear Lake To Raise Awareness Of Its Importance To Utahns, Annora Madden, Kennedy Fry

Research on Capitol Hill

The work aims to create a visual record of Bear Lake's unique ecological, historical, agricultural, and recreational features.

Integrating Interdisciplinary Learning In Social Studies Helps Create Engaged Citizens, Emma Griffin

Research on Capitol Hill

We designed a curricular unit that brings together social studies, computer science, and Indigenous education.

Gig Drivers Need Access To Affordable Electric Vehicles (Evs) And Accessible, Fast Chargers, William Bouck

Research on Capitol Hill

Compared to gas cars, EVs are cheaper to fuel and maintain, and they don’t pollute Utah’s air. But they aren’t used on a scale big enough to make a difference. We asked gig drivers (people who work for Uber, Grubhub, etc.) why EVs aren’t catching on, since they spend 30+ hour driving per week. Addressing their problems will enable increased EV use, making travel cheaper and cleaner.

A Mammoth Pain In The Back: Diagnosing Advanced Bone Disease In Two Columbian Mammoths, B. Shaun Bryner

Research on Capitol Hill

Two Columbian mammoth specimens, one in California and one in Utah, show signs of advanced bone disease. 

Observations of these specimens allow us to learn more about the progress of these diseases on surviving bone specimens. We can then apply this knowledge to our understanding of diseases that affect modern elephants.

Drought And Lack Of Water Are Among The Top Environmental Concerns For All Utahns, Sydney Fisk

Research on Capitol Hill

Rural populations are often left out of research, so we wanted to highlight rural Utahns and their opinions on the environment.

Specific Bacteria In Commercial Cheddar Cheese Can Cause Rubbery Texture And Poor Taste, Jordan Bond

Research on Capitol Hill

Unexpected pH changes often lead to a rubbery texture, off flavor and poor taste in commercially produced Cheddar, negatively affecting the quality of the cheese. Use of fast-acid producing (thermophilic) starter cultures in cheese manufacture is becoming common. 

Our goal was to discover the cause(s) for this pH variation. Knowing what causes pH changes will save Utah cheese manufacturers’ money, allowing them to pass the savings on to consumers and reduce waste. We posit that excessive use of fast acid producing thermophilic bacteria (S. thermophilus) can be the cause for pH variation.

Recess Gives Students A Chance To Act Freely: So Why Are Utah Kids Missing Out?, Rebecca E. Elwood

Research on Capitol Hill

Recess is a regularly scheduled period in the school day for unstructured physical activity, play, and socialization and is recommended for all students, K-12.  

Recess benefits students' physical and social health, behavior, emotional state, and academic achievement.

Charles W Hartman Memorial Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

In 1973, the School of Pharmacy established the Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture to recognize the contributions of Charles W. Hartman, former dean of the School of Pharmacy, to the University of Mississippi and to the pharmaceutical sciences. Annually, an internationally recognized leader in pharmacy is selected to deliver the lecture.

School Of Pharmacy Distinguished Teaching Scholar, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Coy W Waller Distinguished Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

The School of Pharmacy established the Coy W. Waller Distinguished Lecture in 2004 to recognize Dr. Waller’s contributions to his discipline and the School of Pharmacy. Each year the lecture is hosted by a department within the school. Lecturers are selected for their contributions to the host department’s discipline.

Cotton Lecturer, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Nelson Order Of Teaching Excellence, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

New Investigator Research Award, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

School Of Pharmacy Clinical Sciences Teacher Of The Year Award, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

School Of Pharmacy Friend Of The Student Award, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Triplett-Behrakis Endowed Professorship, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Awards

No abstract provided.

Winfield And Rachel Cotton Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

In 1998, the Department of Pharmacy Administration established the Rachel and Winfield Cotton Lecture to recognize Mr. Cotton’s contributions to pharmaceutical wholesaling. The lectures are delivered by scholars in the fields of development and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

Ronald F Borne Distinguished Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

In 2005, the Department of Medicinal Chemistry established the Ronald F. Borne Distinguished Lecture in Medicinal Chemistry to recognize Dr. Borne’s contributions to the department. The lectures are delivered by scholars in the fields of medicinal chemistry and synthetic drug discovery.

Characterization Of Thin Marble Slabs Cut With Roman Water-Powered Stone Saw Millsfrom Western Asia Minor, Hakan Elçi̇, Ramazan Hacimustafaoğlu, Serdar Aybek

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

This study examined the mineralogical, petrographic, technological, and material properties of thinly cut marble slabs usedin the flooring and cladding of the frigidarium section of a bath constructed in the 2nd century AD in Metropolis, a city that connectedtwo significant centers in Western Asia Minor-Ephesus and Smyrna-during the Roman period. The study also explains the possibletechniques and methods by which these marble slabs could have been cut so thinly. The thickness of the marble slabs used was closelyrelated to their material properties. Bluish grey, with calcite veins with low flexural strength, containing medium to coarse crystallinecalcite veins, and white marbles …

Gender And Sexuality: Lgbtq+ Youth Experiences, Lauren B. Mcinroy, Kathryn Macapagal, Oliver Beer, Claire Coyne

School of Health Professions

Internet-enabled information and communication technologies (ICTs) pose simultaneous risks and opportunities for contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or otherwise sexual and/or gender diverse (LGBTQ+) adolescents and young adults—a population who may be particularly active users of ICTs. This chapter provides a brief overview of LGBTQ+ youths’ lived experiences and barriers to care, followed by a review of extant knowledge regarding the ICT experiences of this population with a particular focus on the context of the United States. Significant gaps in knowledge regarding LGBTQ+ youths’ engagement with ICTs persist and proposed areas of inquiry for future research are provided. As …

Carl Rodgers V. Pennsylvania State Police

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Omar Folk V. Rick Peddicord

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

In Re: Bruce Aikins

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

In Re: Pet Gifts Usa, Llc

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

2024 Alaska Seismicity Summary, Heather Mcfarlin

Alaska Earthquake Center Reports

The Alaska Earthquake Center reported 39,836 seismic events in Alaska and neighboring regions in 2024. The largest earthquakes were two magnitude 6.3 events that were part of a swarm of M6 events on December 8-9 in the Andreanof Islands region of Alaska. The first occurred on December 8 at 19:57:07 UTC, and the second occurred at 00:15:30 on December 9, followed by an M6.1 23 minutes later. Other strong earthquakes include two M6.0 events, one on May 19 and one on July 19, both south of Yunaska Island in the Islands of Four Mountains region of the Aleutians, and the …