2008-2009

STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

GROUP MEMBERS Class TOPIC OF RESEARCH

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

 

 

Elizabeth George

Carli Donoghue

Chemistry

 

Experimental Study of How Oxygen Affects the Bioluminescence of Armillaria mellea

Poster

 

Emma James

Jane Ward

Emily Simmons

Physics

 

Correlation Between BpA and pH in Polycarbonate Water Bottles

Poster

 

 

Stephanie Wang

Jessica Hong

Chemistry

Chemistry and Physics

 

A Simulation to Control Mosquito Populations Employing Common Products and Brine Shrimp

Poster

 

 

 

Lipi Gupta

 

Chemistry and Physics

 

The Effect of Forest Fire on Tree Growth

Poster

 

 

Molly Lanning

Taylor Killen

Charlotte Fisher

Chemistry

 

Effects of Pollution on the Bioluminescence of Vibrio fischeri Bacteria

Poster

 

 

Nathan Klammer

BenCondrea

Matt Galvin

Physics

 

Comparison of Nansulate and Conventional Insulation for Tank Water Heaters

Poster

 

 

Tyler Gakstatter

David Ward

Physics

 

What Affect does Changing the Height of the Water Reservoir have on a Passing Liquid Cooling System

Poster

 

 

Allie Smouse

Grant Parnon

Hannah Doran


Chemistry

 

Harnessing Energy from a Weight Machine Using Neodymium Magnets and Copper Coils

Poster

 

 

Andy Vincent-Hill

Noah Baker

Michael Perlin

Chemistry

 

Effect of the Electrode Material in Electrolysis Hydrogen Production

Poster

 

 

Jane Fortner

Chemistry

 

Natural Alternatives to Air Fresheners

Poster

 

 

Tanya Kornilovich

Zoe Johnson

Ichigo Takikawa

Chemistry

 

The Correlation Between the Total Amount of Caloric Plant Energy and its Biofuel Yield

Poster

 

 

Nina Sobotka

Angela Ahn

Samantha Lui

Chemistry

 

Patterns of Avoidance Responses in Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus)

Poster

 

 

Ashley Maughan

Alice Heinz

Chemistry

 

Reusing Water to Produce a Continuous Form of Electricity

Poster

 

 

Betsy Gellar

Vesta Namiranian

Laura Ornes

Chemistry

 

Experimental Study of Estradiol Contamination in Various Water Sources

Poster

 

 

Christian Collett

Zach Rifai

Physics

 

Harnessing Hydroelectricty from Micro Turbines and Improving Their Functionality at a Commercial Level

Poster

 

 

San Yoon

Andrew Provencher

Dwight Ransom

Chemistry

 

Conductivity Versus Longevity of Metal Brushes Applied to a Solar Powered Bicycle

Poster

 

 

Kyle Evitts

Eric Fang

Physics

 

Do Wind Turbines Increase Efficiency in Hybrid Cars?

Poster

 

 

Mahon Koshzaban

Michael Woffendin

Chemistry

Chemistry and Physics

 

Investigation into the Effects of Drywall Composition on Wi-Fi Attenuation

Poster

 

 

Kimi Lerner

Claire Krizan

Lauren Parker

Chemistry

 

Neutralizing Acid Rain Through the Distribution of Various Bases

Poster

 

 
Luke Carlson Chemistry

 

Assessing  Willamette River Water by Evaluation of Nine Parameters

Poster

 

 

Lauren Allen

Maddie Entrikin

Erin Schoper

Chemistry

 

The Effects of Carbon Dioxide on Plant Growth

Poster

 

 

Matt Auer

Matt Grause

Chemistry

 

Study of the Impacts Fuel has on Different Types of Tubing

Poster

 

 

Rachael Wright

Melar Chen

Chemistry

 

Time Needed Under Ultraviolet Radiation to Eradicate Escherichia Coli

Poster

 

 

Nick Vincent-Hill

Bryce King

Carl Lucker

Chemistry

 

A Study of Solar Still Efficiency through Model Application

Poster

 

 

Tim Prentiss

Chemistry

 

Evaluating the Environmental Impacts of Pesticides on Earthworms in Soil

Poster

 

 

Rachel White

Chemistry

 

Using Computer Simulation To Relate Problem-Solving to the Sensemaking Model

Poster

 

 

Sam Vitello

Michael Takamori

Peter Hammond

Chemistry

 

Experimental Study to Minimize Sound Output in Rooms with Different Materials

Poster

 

 

Sean Hixon

Thomas Gazeley

Shaun Resseguie

Chemistry

 

Beta-Radiation in Commercially-Used Granites

Poster

 

 

Akshay Subramanian

Patrick Yun

Zak Derocher

Physics

 

The Comparison of High Density and Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Landfill Liners

Poster