2009-2010

STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

GROUP MEMBERS Class TOPIC OF RESEARCH

(Project Title = link to final paper; poster = link to poster)

 

 

Michael Perlin

Andy Vincent-Hill

Nick Vincent-Hill

Physics

 

The Effect of Age on Ultimatum Bargaining Behavior

Poster

 

Michelle Bermudez

Irene Klock

Chemistry

 

Comparative Evaluation of Harmful Bacteria in Organic and Non-Organic Lettuce

Poster

 

 

Hannah Doran

Mahon Khoshzaban

Grant Parnon

Physics

 

The Effect of Magnetism on Snap Pea Plant Growth Rate

Poster

 

 

 

Lipi Gupta

 

Chemistry and Physics

 

The Effect of Forest Fire on Tree Growth

*Poster

 

 

 Rachel White

Physics

 

Using Computer Simulation to Identify Weaknesses in Problem Solving

Poster

 

 

Kara Doescher

Katie Bryan

Chemistry

 

The Effects of Acid on the Behavior of Juga silicula

Poster

 

 

Katie Banowetz

Chemistry

 

Effects of Gasification Biochar on Plant Growth

Poster

 

 

Michele Turney

Michelle Beaudry

Kal Hundemer


Chemistry

 

Investigating the Peak in Bio-Hydrogen Production Using Copper and Algae

Poster

 

 

Ian Morrell

Nat Brew

Physics

 

Effect of Frequency Modulation on Sound

Poster

 

 

Jessica Chen

Chemistry

 

Photo Effect on Algae Growth

Poster

 

 

Drummond Fudge

Spencer Stein

Physics

 

Experimental Study on the Relationship between Resonating Properties and Wood Density

Poster

 

 

Alexander Erwig

Chemistry

 

Influence of Kitchen Surfaces on the Growth of E. Coli

Poster

 

 

Ian Finn

Lindsey Smith

Selena Parnon

Chemistry

 

Testing viability of pollen of the Rubus species at different temperatures

Poster

 

 

Suyang Liu

Eaton Fong

Physics

 

Possible Ways to Increase Power Output of Microbial Fuel Cells

Poster

 

 

Bryce Johnson

John Shotton

Chemistry

 

A Less Toxic Desiccant

Poster

 

 

Kelly King

Lieth Huddleston

Physics

 

Conversion of Sound Energy into Electrical Energy

Poster

 

 

Alex Simon

Aaron Lee

Nakul Sridhar

Physics

 

The Combination and Analysis of "Big Six" Recyclable Plastics to Form Specialized Plastic Varieties

Poster

 

 

Michael Groom

Physics

 

Testing Relative Strength of Wood Based on Growth Rings Per Inch

Poster

 

 

John Ortiz

Will Strahl

Physics

 

Soccer Cleats - Optimal Stud Configuration for Minimal Mud Accumulation

Poster

 

 
Sean Hixon

Thomas Gazeley
Chemistry

 

Gastrointestinal Parasite Load Differences Between Free-Ranging and Intensively Managed Cattle

Poster

 

 

Ben Brook

Brennan King

Physics

 

Piezoelectric energy recycling in an electric automobile simulation

Poster

 

 

Danning Yao

Leon Su

Chemistry

 

Optimizing Ethanol Production from Waste Fruit

Poster

 

 

Mark Geniza

Kailey Barnette

Amina Hassan

Chemistry

 

Experimental Study on the Effects of Poa Annua Grass by Herbicidal Treatment

Poster

 

 

Courtney Fisher

Kate Lorenzen

Chemistry

 

Effects of rising water temperature on phytoplankton

Poster

 

 

Piper Gazeley

Molly Turner

Liza Yeager

Physics

 

Investigating Effectiveness of Microwave Screen Door Qualities in Blocking Electromagnetic Radiation

Poster

 

 

Jacob Rueben

Kristin Herlihy

Physics

 

Effects of Lunar Position on Atmospheric Measurements

Poster

 

 

Kaili Oyster

Deanna Lundgren

Chemistry

 

Different pH Levels Effecting Dissolved Oxygen Levels in Saltwater

Poster

 

 

Claire Park

Erika Twenge

Chemistry

 

Analyzing Average Zinc Content in Laminae of Aster Subspicatus

Poster

 

 

Colin Peterson

Allie Vitello

 

Physics

 

Investigating the efficiency of hydroelectric turbines

Poster

 

 

Sam Vitello

Andrew Provencher

Physics

Cost Efficiency vs. Strength of Compostable Polyactic Acid Plastics

Poster

 

London Swift

Reid Wells

Chemistry

The Effects of Estrogen on the Growth of Lettuce

Poster