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Detection Of Genetic Variants Affecting Mmp Protein Expression: A Genome-Wide Association Study Approach, Krista Klingler, Dr. John Kauwe
Detection Of Genetic Variants Affecting Mmp Protein Expression: A Genome-Wide Association Study Approach, Krista Klingler, Dr. John Kauwe
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 35 million people worldwide. However, the pathology of the disease is not fully understood. Because of this, no cure for the disease currently exists, and once a patient has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, death usually occurs within ten years.1 This has led to a concentrated effort on understanding the genetics behind Alzheimer’s disease.
The Efffect Of Precipitation Frequency And Magnitude On Engelmann Spruce, Sarah Karlinsey, Dr. Richard Gill
The Efffect Of Precipitation Frequency And Magnitude On Engelmann Spruce, Sarah Karlinsey, Dr. Richard Gill
Journal of Undergraduate Research
I was able to present my findings in poster-‐form at the Ecological Society of America conference in Portland, Oregon in August. Dr. Gill and I are now in the process of writing up a paper about our work to be submitted to Tree Physiology or the Canadian Journal of Forest Research.
Student Resistance To The Inquiry Method Of Instruction In The Biological Sciences, Liahona Hamblin, Dr. Jamie Jensen
Student Resistance To The Inquiry Method Of Instruction In The Biological Sciences, Liahona Hamblin, Dr. Jamie Jensen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to test student resistance to the inquiry method of instruction in tertiary introductory biology classes. Proven to be beneficial, the “inquiry” method differs from confirmatory “cookbook” laboratory experiences in that students explore phenomena and solve problems (Prince & Felder, 2007). This research was sparked by evidence that students tend to show resistance to student-centered instruction (of which inquiry is a part) (Felder, 2011; Prince & Felder, 2007). This research began with three specific aims: to define resistance based on learning theory, to quantify that resistance, and to test our hypotheses that reasoning ability, learning …
Novel And Integrative Approaches To Articulating The Pancrustacean Tree Of Life, Alan Colver, Dr. Keith Crandall
Novel And Integrative Approaches To Articulating The Pancrustacean Tree Of Life, Alan Colver, Dr. Keith Crandall
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The taxonomic group Pancrustacea encompasses more than half of the world species. The two main groups within Pancrustacea are the crustaceans and hexapods (insects). Understanding these two groups will aid in preservation, population control, and economic pursuits involving these groups. In our evolutionary analysis, six different genes, which are good indicators of evolutionary divergence (Felsenstein, 2003), were analyzed to gain a much deeper understanding of the relationships among these species than ever before and to hopefully resolve much of the controversy in the scientific community concerning their evolution (Jenner, 2010).
Identify Novel Mutants Defective In Bract Suppression, Dr. Clinton Whipple
Identify Novel Mutants Defective In Bract Suppression, Dr. Clinton Whipple
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Progress has been achieved in most of the five research objectives. In some cases we have modified our original aims in the light of what can be reasonably expected of inexperienced undergraduates. Details of each aim follow:
Co-Amplification Of Mitochondrial Pseudogenes, Dr. Michael Whiting
Co-Amplification Of Mitochondrial Pseudogenes, Dr. Michael Whiting
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Funding was received from the BYU ORCA mentorship program during 2011 to support undergraduates performing research in my lab, under the mentorship of postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and myself. During 2011, this funding provided direct support for 6 undergraduates who are in various stages of completing research projects. The following report focuses on undergraduate achievements, but also provides summary data for graduate students and other lab participants.
Combining Demographic And Life History Data To Test The Reproductive Value Hypothesis In Livebearing Fishes, Dr. Mark Belk
Combining Demographic And Life History Data To Test The Reproductive Value Hypothesis In Livebearing Fishes, Dr. Mark Belk
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The proposal was to conduct a large-scale mark-recapture project on a livebearing fish in Utah lake to evaluate size and sex-specific mortality rates of this population. The experiment was begun in mid- summer by marking over 1000 individual mosquitofish. All fish were returned to the lake alive after marking. In the original design we would recapture fish at two later intervals – late summer and early spring. At the late summer recapture time we recaptured individuals over a four day period with an intensive effort involving several undergraduates and graduate students. We recaptured only one marked individual out of the …
Byu Students Identify Genetic Factors That Modulate Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein Levels And Influence Risk For Alzheimer’S Disease, Dr. John Kauwe
Byu Students Identify Genetic Factors That Modulate Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein Levels And Influence Risk For Alzheimer’S Disease, Dr. John Kauwe
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Successful enrollment in and completion of graduate programs requires a constellation of skills. Students must be prepared to plan and execute experiments, present their findings both verbally and in manuscript form and interact effectively with senior scientists in the field of their choice. In this Mentoring Environment Grant (MEG) I will mentor four undergraduate students, (David Patty, Matthew Bailey, *Iulianna Sambur and Mo Lee) as they develop skills in study design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, presentation and networking while identifying genetic factors that modulate protein levels and influence Alzheimer’s disease.
Using Cooperative Learning Groups To Research Speciation In Central American Fishes: Integrating Field Work, Molecular Phylogeography, And Video-Playback Behavior Assays, Dr. Jerry Johnson
Using Cooperative Learning Groups To Research Speciation In Central American Fishes: Integrating Field Work, Molecular Phylogeography, And Video-Playback Behavior Assays, Dr. Jerry Johnson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
This mentoring environment grant was awarded in 2010 and was intended to spent over a two year period. The purpose of the project was to provide up to six students with an opportunity to participate in three different research aspects of a single research problem related to understanding speciation. Here I report on the outcomes of this project, specifically addressing the five points requested by the ORCA for MEG final reports.
Amphibians And Reptiles As Model Systems: Phylogenetic Research For Undergraduates, Dr. Jack Sites
Amphibians And Reptiles As Model Systems: Phylogenetic Research For Undergraduates, Dr. Jack Sites
Journal of Undergraduate Research
This award provided $20,000 to support of molecular phylogenetic work on a number of projects, including those related to my long-term focus on the “deep history” relationships of squamate reptiles (lizards and snakes), and the second more recent emphasis on phylogeographic (“shallow history”) studies of frogs and lizards. This second focus is in large measure a direct consequence of the NSF-PIRE project housed here at BYU (“Speciation in Patagonia: Establishing Sustainable International Collaborations in Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation Biology”; www.patagonia.byu.edu). In this project we focus on comparative phylogeography of selected co-distributed species in Patagonia. My lab is in charge of …
Beetle Tree Of Life Project, Dr. Michael Whiting
Beetle Tree Of Life Project, Dr. Michael Whiting
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Funding was received from the BYU ORCA mentorship program during 2010 to support undergraduates performing research in my lab, under the mentorship of postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and myself. During 2010, this funding provided direct support for 8 undergraduates who are in various stages of completing research projects. The following report focuses on undergraduate achievements, but also provides summary data for graduate students and other lab participants.
Plant Diversity At Home And Abroad, Dr. Leigh Johnson
Plant Diversity At Home And Abroad, Dr. Leigh Johnson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
This award supported a multifaceted mentoring environment for students with a focus on plant biodiversity. The objectives were to provide support for two students participating in a focused, study abroad program sponsored by an NSF Partnerships in Research and Education award for which the PI is a participant, and support for multifaceted research that includes training in herbarium curation and contemporary plant systematics. The goal for all participants was to provide training and skills useful for successful graduate study or employment. Because the project was extended beyond one year, this mentoring award serviced more students than originally anticipated. Beyond the …
Patagonian Field Study: An International, Cross-Cultural Mentoring Experience, Dr. Jerry Johnson
Patagonian Field Study: An International, Cross-Cultural Mentoring Experience, Dr. Jerry Johnson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
This mentoring environment grant was awarded in 2008. The purpose of the project was twofold: (1) to help support BYU undergraduate students to participate in our Patagonia PIRE international field study program in Argentina and Chile; and (2) to support undergraduate participation in research on evolution of fishes in Mexico. Here I report on the outcomes of this project, specifically addressing the five points requested by the ORCA for MEG final reports.