Category: College of Arts & Sciences
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LARGE-SCALE OUTFLOW DYNAMICS MODELED AS MOMENTUM-DRIVEN SHELLS
By Edmund Garcia Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew Fleenor Abstract Eta Carinae is a late-stage, extremely massive, Luminous Blue Variable (LBV) at the Eddington Limit and is the larger companion of a binary star system. Through narrowband photometric observations of the region made with the PROMPT-5 telescope, a shell-like structure was revealed ~3 pc from the…
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Interpretations of Stellar Cluster Age
By Marcelo A. Aguilera Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew C. Fleenor Abstract Ages of Stellar clusters can be determined both qualitative and quantitative perspective. Stellar clusters observations show different types of stars while they are thought to have a similar generational origin. From a quantitative perspective, an isochrone (“Same age”) are used to fit individual stars…
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The Effect of Methionine Restriction on the Autophagy of Breast Cancer Cells
By Brooke Martin Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Sipe Abstract The Effect of Methionine Restriction on the Autophagy of Breast Cancer Cells Methionine is an essential amino acid involved in numerous cellular processes, including DNA, RNA, and histone methylation via its metabolite, S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). DNA methylation can inhibit autophagy related genes and reduce transcription and translation.…
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Voluntary Wheel Running in Mice Influences Hippocampal Physiology and Lashley Maze Performance
By Michael Afful, William Burkey, Aidan Kimener Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract Memory is a fundamental cognitive function that is crucial for adapting to an environment. Many modes of exercise, including aerobic and anaerobic activity, can increase memory function by modulating multiple physiological systems. Our study examines the effect of different levels of voluntary…
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Liberty Leading the War: A Comparative Analysis of the American and French Revolutions
By Michael Dye Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brooke Di Lauro Abstract The revolutions of 1776 and 1789 provide a glimpse into factors that drive states to change. States are a microcosm of the globe, therefore a study in revolution is a study in changing the world. The quest for liberty was a catalyst in both the…
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The effect of different levels of exercise on anxiety and BDNF levels in the amygdala
By Sabrina Perez, Kori Wilson, Paola Marquez Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million adults in the US. Regular physical activity reduces anxiety, elevates mood, and improves stress resilience, but the underlying biological mechanisms are not fully understood. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein that elicits neuron growth and…
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The effect of exercise on motivation in mice
By Molly Daw, Lauren Foley, Cassidy Shaw Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract Exercise is a powerful tool for both physical and mental well-being. Specifically, exercise plays a crucial role in addiction recovery and management of abstinence. The brain dopamine system is composed of neurons that originate in the ventral tegmental area and release dopamine…
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The Effect of Exercise Accessibility on Sociability in CD-1 Female Mice
By O. Romboletti, S. Bronski, C. Jones, S. Hinsdale Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract Physical activity mediates a range of behavioral and physiological processes in mammals; this includes social interactions and neurochemical signaling. This study investigates whether accessibility to exercise alters social behavior in CD-1 female mice. These behavioral modifications are associated with variations…
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Exercise Accessibility effect on Sociability in CD-1 Female mice
By Sydney Bronski, Chloe Jones, Sierra Hinsdale, Olivia Romboletti Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parrish Waters Abstract This study investigates the influence of exercise on social behavior and associated neurochemical markers in mice using the three-chamber test. Mice will be divided into groups with varying access to running wheels to assess how different levels of physical activity…
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Bi- and Tridentate Ligand Complexes of Iron and Nickel as Catalysts in Ammonia Borane Dehydrogenation
By Ksenia Mangino, Jillian Pabalan Faculty Mentor: Dr. Adharsh Raghavan Abstract As opposed to the arduous storage and transport of hydrogen gas in pressurized cylinders, H2 can be easily recovered from solid ammonia borane (AB; NH3BH3) through catalytic dehydrogenation. This alternative method is more cost-effective and space-effective, as well as safer. Although precious metals such…
