Category: Poster Presentation
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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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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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Causes for European Football League Transfer Fees
By Emily Wootten Faculty Mentor: Kashef Majid Abstract This study examines whether working in an international environment can help an individual signal their quality (and increase their value to recruiters). We used the context of professional soccer in Europe to explore whether participation on a national team has a positive impact on a player’s valuation…
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Women In Business: Analysis of Growth and Expansion Plan
By Sara Radford Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexandra Dunn Abstract Current research shows the COVID-19 Pandemic had a negative effect on university student engagement due to stay-at-home orders and minimized in person events. This study analyzes strategies to boost engagement for a University club now that the COVID-19 Pandemic has ended. Three online surveys will be…
