Category: Oral Presentation
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Methionine Restriction Decreases Protein Synthesis in Breast Cancer Cells
By Sierra Williams Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Sipe Abstract Previous research conducted at the University of Mary Washington showed that triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells may respond well to methionine restriction as a form of treatment. Cancer cells have a higher dependency on methionine than healthy cells, and utilizing this difference could allow treatments…
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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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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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Hydraulic Fracturing vs. Grassroots Political Pushback in Western Pennsylvania
By Shadwick Yoder Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ranjit Singh Abstract Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” as it is commonly referred to as is all too familiar for residents of Western Pennsylvania. With a desperate job market and an economy with remnants of the rust belt remaining, Pennsylvanians are torn by the promise of quick economic development and…
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Cluster Analysis of Fredericksburg’s Historic Markers
By Aimee Trehey Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephen Hanna Abstract Wayside panels and other public historic markers are often overlooked, but important tools that help to shape public understandings of a place. Geographers and other academics have studied these markers and different means of analyzing them. This study uses data collected from comprehensive catalogs of historic…
