Category: College of Arts & Sciences
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AN INQUIRY INTO THE VALIDITY OF THE TUBE-TEST AS A MEASURE OF DOMINANCE IN MICE
By Timothy Philbeck Faculty Mentor: Parrish Waters Abstract Mice are social animals, and interactions among individuals can provide valuable information related to behavioral and physiological processes. To better understand social relationships in mice, the Tube-Test was developed to easily measure behavioral dominance in cohorts of mice; although this method is not universally accepted as a…
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Tetracycline Resistance Gene Impacts on Phage Lysis
By Jay Boudreau, Emily Rosario, Sarah White Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ginny Morriss Abstract Antibiotic resistance has become a global, urgent problem. Tetracycline resistance genes have made appearances in many bacterial strains through horizontal gene transfer and have made resistance in Bacillus cereus and other bacteria skyrocket. Phage Therapy has emerged as a possible treatment. However,…
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HSP90 and Triglyceride Levels in Partially Migratory Canada Geese
By Audra Cote Faculty Mentor: Andrew Dolby, Parrish Waters Abstract The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a partial migrant species, which means that some individuals migrate between breeding and nonbreeding grounds, while others remain in one location throughout the year. Eastern Virginia contains both permanent residents and overwintering migrants which breed in Canada’s James Bay…
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Trout in the Classroom
By Krystal Lightell Faculty Mentor: Andrew Dolby Abstract This poster is going to be about my Virginia Conservation Fellowship (VCF) Project on trout in the classroom. Trout in the classroom is a way to provide education/ stewardship experience for students. I will be explaining the process of setting up your tank for the fish, the…
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UMW CATF Social Media Strategy and Implementation
By Brian P. Wolf Faculty Mentor: Dr. Adria Goldman Abstract For my Honors Capstone Project I developed and updated a social media strategy for the UMW Climate Action Task Force (CATF). The CATF is an on-campus organization dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of UMW by proposing actionable policies the university should implement to help…
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The Effect of Fluorouracil on Pathogenic and Non-pathogenic Oral Microorganisms and Microbial Interactions with Preventative Measures
By Valeria Ortiz Jimenez Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lynn Lewis Abstract Cancer chemotherapy compromises the patient’s oral health through dysbiosis of oral microbiota and increases the prevalence of dental caries, gingivitis, oral mucositis, and xerostomia. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of a common chemotherapeutic agent, Fluorouracil (5-FU), on certain microorganisms that are common within…
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Dark History: Open 9-5/ The Role of Antebellum and Civil War Era Dark Tourism Sites on the American East Coast
By Abigail Zurfluh Faculty Mentor: Dr. Farhang Rouhani Abstract Dark tourism is the visiting of places that educate, or are associated with dark points of human history and activity. Looking into the Untied States Eastern Coast, the majority of these sites are associated with the Antebellum and Civil War era of American history. Think of…
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Factors Affecting Total and Bioavailable Concentrations of Trace Metals in Surface Soils in the Kingston, Jamaica, Region
By Katherine Cook, Faith Jones, and Anna Velardi Faculty Mentor: Dr. Melanie Szulczewski Abstract This study investigated background levels of concerning metals in a variety of soils in and near Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Minimal soil sample collection and analysis had occurred since a 1988 island-wide geochemical survey revealed very high concentrations of total…
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Fluorescence Spectroscopic Analysis of Proton Pump Inhibitors
By Emma Jones Faculty Mentor: Janet Asper, Randall Reif Abstract Fluorescence microscopy is commonly used to visualize the process of apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in living cells. Previous studies have shown that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole, have the ability to induce apoptosis in cells due to the buildup of H+ ions…
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Vine Boom Effect: Ayahuasca and Staged Authenticity in Late-Stage Capitalism
By Erin Mahoney Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Mentore Abstract In recent decades, nation-states in the Global North have seen a newfound popularization of psychedelic substances, such as LSD, DMT, and psylocibin. Today, it is an emerging practice among a class of affluent tourists to travel to the Amazon rainforest and participate in the ayahuasca ritual,…
