Achievement: Measuring Success
Fourth Annual BGSU Research Conference
November 3 & 4, 2005
Bowen-Thompson Student Union

The BGSU all-campus research conference showcases the scholarly and creative endeavors of its faculty and graduate students, from all disciplines and all BGSU colleges.

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 POSTER PRESENTATIONS

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J,  K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

   Andrews, Tom  (23)
Technology Systems (College of Technology)
The Power of Interdisciplinary Research
New Media and Emerging Technologies is performing research in interdisciplinary rich media and technology demonstrating the power of combining intellectual ideas resulting in unique projects which require synergy between traditional areas of investigation. These include wearable computing, wireless science, digital art and music, computer science and education.
Collaborators:
Hatch, Larry, Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)
Border, David, Technology Systems (College of Technology)
Leventhal, Laura, Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Lillios, Elainie, Musicology, Composition & Theory (College of Musical Arts)

 Arrigo, Michael T. (19)
School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Cinematic Claustrophobia
Cinematic Claustrophobia is a phrase I use to describe an aesthetic sensibility that has emerged in my recent work as I have attempted to find a visual equivalent to the process by which we assemble an open, epic and evolving worldview by splicing together isolated and often contradictory mental domains into a networked, panoramic vision and set of understandings through which each of us automatically filter and interpret our life experiences.

 Atli, Gulgunes  (53)
Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Personality Traits in Pair Programming
This research studies personality traits in pair programming where two programmers work together using only one computer. We surveyed programmers to identify the five most important personality traits that may affect the success of pair programming. Classroom experiments are to be executed to determine the significance of these traits.
Collaborators:
Chao, Joseph T., Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Azad, Priti  (81)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Genetic Analysis of Beneficial Mutations in Drosophila Melanogaster
Beneficial mutations are considered to be rare but at the same time, they are very important for various adaptations in all organisms. This study presents a unique way to show the effect of new beneficial mutations using Drosophila as the model organism.
Collaborators:
Woodruff, R. C., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Balaji Bhaskar, Maruthi Sridhar  (130)
Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Monitoring the Application of Sewage Sludge to Agricultural Fields Using Spectral Reflectance and Remote Sensing
The objective of this research is to monitor the large scale application of sewage sludge to the agricultural fields using spectral reflectance and remote sensing approaches. Monitoring sewage sludge application is important because it is often associated with nutrient leaching, heavy metal buildup, generation of pathogen, bioaerosols and unpleasant odor.
Collaborators:
Vincent, Robert K., Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Ballweg, Janet C. (118)
School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
The integration of digital technologies and non-toxic printmaking
The presentation will illustrate the processes used in my artwork: 3d modeling, 2d imaging, color separations, photopolymer plate exposure, and printing.

 Banister, Savilla I.  (5)
School of Teaching & Learning (College of Education & Human Development)
The Synergy of Course Redesign: Multimedia Technologies Impacting Student Learning and the Bottom Line
This study documents the transformation of a graduate-level course, The Curriculum.  This course had traditionally been taught in a face-to-face model, in multiple sections, at a large university.  By designing the course for online delivery and developing various interactive multimedia modules, the university was able to offer the course at a considerable savings, while maintaining quality.
Collaborators:
Herman, Terry, Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)

 Barnes, Julie  (17)
Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Look and Touch: The Impact of Touchscreens on the Delivery of Instructions for Inherently 3D Construction Tasks using Web-delivered Virtual Reality
Touchscreens are used in many settings.  Earlier studies, comparing touchscreens to other input devices, have found that touchscreens improve user performance across different types of tasks and users.  In this study we consider the use of touchscreens for the delivery of instructions for a procedural task via the web.
Collaborators:
Poor, G. Michael, Computer Science & Engineering (Tufts University)
Leventhal, Laura, Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Zimmerman, Guy, Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Klopfer, Dale, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Beerman, Burton  (33)
Musicology, Composition & Theory (College of Musical Arts)
Connecting BGSU's Intellectual Resources-  PLAYTHINGS REVISITED
PLAYTHINGS REVISITED was created and conceived by composer, clarinetist, and video artist, Burton Beerman.  This dynamic and innovative collaboration connected BGSU's intellectual resources with the artistic, production, and performing institutions of BGSU, enriching the artistic and cultural experiences of faculty, staff and students on campus and the surrounding communities.
Collaborators:
Lopez, Paul, (WBGU-PBS)
Cardenas, Jose A., Theatre & Film (College of Arts & Sciences)
Famularo, Heather-Elliott, School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Hofacker, Keith W., Technical Director (College of Musical Arts)

 Beerman, Burton  (73)
Musicology, Composition & Theory (College of Musical Arts)
TIKVAH: CONCERT OF HOPE AND REMEMBRANCE
TIKVAH is a major work,75 minutes in length, created and conceived by Burton Beerman, for saxophone quartet, soprano voice, dance, narrator, and video, based on the memoirs of Holocaust survivor, Philip Markowicz. TIKVAH combines an eclectic mixture of musical styles from classical European tradition, to Klezmer, to avant-garde, to popular styles of today.
Collaborators:
Haraszti, Celesta, dancer/choreographer
Famularo, Heather-Elliott, School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Rae, Andrea, soprano voice
ATLAS Saxophone Quartet, saxophone  performers

 Beerman, Burton  (96)
Musicology, Composition & Theory (College of Musical Arts)
INVISIBLE  IMAGES
INVISIBLE IMAGES is an original music composition for violin, violoncello, percussion , piano and prepared computer music, in three movements: I Rhythms of the Heart, II Unseen Memories, III Ghosts. Dr. Burton Beerman was commissioned by the NeXt Ens, new music ensemble that specializes in performing for chamber ensemble and electronic music, to compose this music.

 Berger, Bonnie G. (57)
Sport Management, Recreation & Tourism, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Relationships Among Mood States, Enjoyment, Physiological Characteristics, and Program Success of Obese Participants After a Behavioral Weight Loss Program
Effective behavioral weight loss programs (BWLPs) are needed to control the obesity epidemic. Sedentary, obese participants completed treadmill tests and mood and exercise enjoyment inventories before and after a BWLP. Decreases in Depression and Fatigue and increases in exercise enjoyment were related to decreases in % body fat and weight loss, respectively. Psychological characteristics may be useful to identify participants likely to have less success in BWLPs.
Collaborators:
Darby, Lynn A., Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Carels, Robert A., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Owen, David R., Psychology (Brooklyn College of the City University of New York)

 Bhattacherjee, Aritra  (72)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Imaging Circadian Rhythms In Mouse Corneal Cultures
Physiological activities in living organisms show daily rhythms. The genes regulating the circadian clocks responsible for these rhythms also appear to influence the rate of cell division.  We cultured mouse cornea to study rhythmic gene expression in dividing cells.  This study has probable implications in understanding growth and cancer.
Collaborators:
Geusz, Michael E., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Booth, Margaret Z. (85)
Educational Foundations & Inquiry, School of Leadership & Policy Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
To Transition or Not to Transition: The Influence of Three School Models on Young Adolescents and their Self-Esteem
Investigating the impact of different school models on early adolescents, this study finds differences in levels of self-esteem amongst middle school, K-8, and UK students 12 years of age with K-8 adolescents having higher increased levels of self-esteem.  Findings also include variations in students’ perceptions of themselves and their teachers.
Collaborators:
Sheehan, Heather C., Educational Foundations & Inquiry, School of Leadership & Policy Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Earley, Mark A., Educational Foundations & Inquiry, School of Leadership & Policy Studies (College of Education & Human Development)

 Borawski, Steven  (55)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Gap Duration and Location Effect Short Interval Timing in Rats
An issue in timing research concerns the ability to start and stop timing, and may be addressed with interruptions in timed events. The present study attempted to determine how interruption duration and location influence timing. Results suggest that interruptions are a factor affecting the ability to starting and stopping timing.
Collaborators:
Miller, Jonathan P., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
McAuley, J. Devin, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Pang, Kevin C. H., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Bouzat, Juan L. (68)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Purging of deleterious recessive alleles during historical inbreeding reduces the magnitude of inbreeding depression in Drosophila melanogaster.
This study provides experimental evidence suggesting that purging of detrimental genetic variation in small populations can reduce the impact of inbreeding on population viability and decrease the likelihood of population extinction.  These findings have significant implications with respect to endangered species conservation efforts and the preservation of small populations.
Collaborators:
Swindell, William R., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Brackenbury, Tim P. (13)
Communication Disorders (College of Health & Human Services)
Influences of linguistic knowledge and communicative intent on the onset of incidental word learning
The indirect word learning skills of a child who was acquiring English and ASL was investigated. At 16 months of age, she showed more skill in ASL than English. She was proficient in both languages by 20 months. These results are discussed in relation to two models of word learning.

 Brinkman, Kerry K. (64)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Using Protein Chimeras to Evaluate Cross-Talk
Two distinct multi-protein energy harvesting complexes can energize TonB and they do it with different degrees of efficiency. To determine the features that provide for efficient energy transfer, we have generated chimeric complexes by mixing components from two energy harvesting complexes and asking how effective each is at energy transfer.
Collaborators:
Larsen, Ray, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Burgdorf, Jeffrey S. (11)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Converging evidence that 50-kHz ultrasonic vocalizations in rats are closely linked to reward and the mesolimbic dopamine system.
We have shown that rats make a particular vocalization (50-kHz call) during positive emotional events.  In humans, positive emotions are controlled by the brain dopamine system.  We have found that decreasing dopamine levels decreases rates of 50-kHz calls, whereas increasing dopamine levels increases rats of 50-kHz calls.
Collaborators:
Cromwell, H. Casey, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Harmon, Kelley M., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Panksepp, Jaak, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Burgdorf, Jeffrey S. (12)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Brain regional neuropeptide changes resulting from social defeat.
We have shown that rats make a particular vocalization (20-kHz call) during negative emotional events.  In humans, negative emotions are controlled by a number of different neurochemicals. We have found that levels of these neurochemicals are positively related to 20-kHz calls.
Collaborators:
Panksepp, Jaak, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Cady, Steven H. (124)
Management (College of Business Administration)
Amazing Transformation: Unlocking the Mystery of Systemic Change
Change can succeed or fail.  And, sometimes, there is the notion that change leads to an amazing transformation of the whole organization.  Interviews were conducted with experienced consultants who have guided such transformations.  A model will be presented that describes the characteristics of amazing transformations and its key drivers.

 Carroll, Michael C. (110)
Center for Regional Development (Graduate College)
Using Cluster Based Economic Development to Enhance the Economic Competitiveness of Northwest Ohio’s Greenhouse Industry
This paper describes the implementation of a cluster-based economic development strategy.  The project is designed to enhance the competitiveness of NW Ohio’s greenhouse industry.
Collaborators:
Reid, Neil, Geography & Planning (University of Toledo)

 Cassara, Catherine  (56)
Journalism, School of Communication Studies (College of Arts & Sciences)
The IPSI-BGSU Middle East Partnership Initiative: Connecting Journalism and Communication Students in the Arab World and the US
Drawing from a partnership between IPSI, University of Manouba (Tunis, Tunisia) and BGSU, the paper outlines keys to successful university partnerships: 1) Commitment of partnership institutions; 2) Expertise of personnel; 3) Commitment to resources; 4) Commitment to engagement; 5) Commitment to program development and enhancement; and 6) Commitment to sustainability.
Collaborators:
Lengel, Laura, Interpersonal Communication, School of Communication Studies (College of Arts & Sciences)
Azouz, Fatma, Communication Studies/BGSU Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (Institut de Presse et des Sciences de l'Information)
El Bour, Hamida,  (Institut de Presse et des Sciences de l'Information)

 Castellano, Felix N. (103)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Anti-Stokes Fluorescence in Metal-Organic Systems
The current work demonstrates the conversion of green photons to blue photons through a photochemical route.
Collaborators:
Islangulov, Radiy R., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Cesarini, Paul A. (2)
Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)
The Transition to Digital: Leading a Faculty Learning Community Dealing with Teaching & Learning with Technology
As faculty in higher education, how many times have we heard or thought “I’m a teacher, not a technician”? Too often this sentence becomes a battlecry against the latest technological flavor-of-the-month our institutions adopt. This exasperation lead me to develop and lead a faculty learning community (FLC), focusing on the  difficult and awkward “transition to digital” associated with teaching and learning with technology.

 Center for Family and Demographic (27)
Center for Family & Demographic Research (Graduate College)
Center for Family and Demographic Research (CFDR) Faculty Affiliate Accomplishments
This poster presents brief abstracts from the peer-reviewed publications from our CFDR affiliates in academic year 2004-2005.  The focus is on showcasing the major substantive and methodological contributions to the top journals of our CFDR researchers.

 Chen, John T. (77)
Mathematics & Statistics (College of Arts & Sciences)
A new stepwise testing procedure for multiple comparisons
In the decision for the therapeutic window of a drug, when the data consists of random effects, statistical analysis is used to estimate the minimum effective dose and maximum toxicity dose. This work proposes a technique to sharpen and enhance existing inference procedures in terms of accuracy and confidence level.
Collaborators:
Seneta, Eugene, School of Mathematics and Statistics (University of Sydney, Australia)

 Clancy, Jeffrey M. (84)
School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Bread for All---(bread basket) sterling silver, cardboard box, napkin 12H x 11W x 9.5L”
My Current work is a cultivation of my interest in the contemporary craft object and the connotations that are specific to craft.  These objects are firmly secured in their historical lineage to past makers, formats, materials and workmanship, while concurrently aligned with iconography to challenge the issues surrounding craft in the digital age, such as utility, consumerism, collectibility, commitment, class, and hand skills.

 Cochran, Lessie L. (123)
School of Intervention Services (College of Education & Human Development)
A Comparison of Highly Qualified "Special Educators" in Ohio and Surrounding States
No Child Left Behind legislation has the states scrambling to document teaching personnel’s credentials to meet federal definition of Highly Qualified Teacher. This will present those qualifications necessary to meet six states’ definitions of HQT ­ Ohio and its surrounding states (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia) for Intervention Specialist.
Collaborators:
VandenBroek, Judy, School of Intervention Services (College of Education & Human Development)
Williams, Ellen U., School of Intervention Services (College of Education & Human Development)

 Coleman, Priscilla K. (111)
Human Development & Family Studies, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
Resolution of Unwanted Pregnancy During Adolescence: Predictors and Consequences
A nationally representative data set (ADD Health) was used to explore demographic, psychological, educational, and family predictors of pregnancy resolution. After implementing controls, adolescents who aborted an unwanted pregnancy were more inclined than adolescents who delivered to seek psychological counseling, report problems sleeping, and engage in frequent marijuana use.
Collaborators:
Maxey, Charles D., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Collaco, Anne M. (74)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Alteration of Menkes Protein Trafficking in Response to Copper Levels in Adrenocorticotrope Tumor Cells Expressing the Cuproenzyme Pam
Menkes protein is necessary for maintaining copper homoeostasis and delivering copper to cuproenzymes, such as peptidylglycine a-amidating monooxygenase (PAM). MNK traffics within the cell in response to various copper levels.
Collaborators:
Oyarce, Ana Maria, Pharmacology (Medical University of Ohio)
Steveson, Tami C., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Coombs, Sheryl L. (69)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Behavioral detection of dipole sources at different locations by goldfish.
In this study, we take advantage of the physically-different ways in which the lateral line and auditory system of fish are stimulated by the same vibratory source to determine the relative contributions of these two sensory systems to behavioral detection.
Collaborators:
Fay, Richard R., Psychology & Parmly Hearing Institute (Loyola University of Chicago)

 Crissman, Danielle N. (82)
School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Florescence
The work is giving impressions of beauty, movment, and emotion. There is a correlation between the growth cycle of plants and the process used to move metal. Both require nurturing, time, patience and have a similar rhythm. Metal is being used to reconcile the differences between technology and nature.

 Curran, Erin M. (87)
Educational Foundations & Inquiry, School of Leadership & Policy Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
The Relationship of Social Capital to Substance Use by High School Students
This study was designed to investigate the relationship between social capital, or social connectedness, and substance use by high school students.  Results of multiple regression analyses indicated that adolescents who possessed greater levels of social capital reported decreased rates of substance use.  Moreover, the nature of this relationship differed by sex.

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   DeBard, Robert  (10)
Higher Education & Student Affairs, School of Leadership & Policy Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Greeks and Grades: Impact on Academic Success
The authors consider how members of Greek-letter social organizations at a Midwestern university performed academically when compared to non-Greeks.  Conducting transcipt analysis covering a nine-year period, comparisons are made based on predicted versus actual grade point averages, as well as matriculation, retention and graduation rates.
Collaborators:
Binder, Ron, Greek Affairs & Residence Life (Student Affairs)

 D'Elia, Tom V. (97)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Characterization of Microorganisms from Lake Vostok Accretion Ice
Lake Vostok is the largest subglacial lake in Antarctica.  The lake has been isolated from the outside world for over one million years.  Ice cores composed of lake water accreted to the overhead glacier have been analyzed for microorganisms using multiple techniques.  Several microorganisms have been successfully isolated and identified.
Collaborators:
Veerapaneni, Ram, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Rogers, Scott O., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Dixon, Lynda Dee  (66)
Interpersonal Communication, School of Communication Studies (College of Arts & Sciences)
Research on American Indians in the United States: Questions of Scarcity and Ethics
I discuss the lack of research that ethically portrays American Indians in contemporary society. The suggestions for research are derived from previous research and the lived experiences of me as a contemporary Cherokee woman.

 Donelson, Nathan C. (26)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Dual Morphologies & Behavior in Bladder Grasshopper Males: A family wide trend in phenotypic plasticity?
Bladder Grasshopper (Pneumoridae) males use long distance signaling for courtship. An alternate male variant has been identified which does not signal. We characterized the behavior and morphology of the alternate male, investigated the alternate strategy across multiple Pneumorid species, and propose a predictive model for resolving several contentious species classifications.
Collaborators:
van Staaden, Moira J., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Dubord, Rachel C. (60)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Effect of Acetaldehyde upon Cathepsin G and Mast Cell Chymase, Two Hypertensive Enzymes
Hypertensive enzymes, such as ACE, cathepsin G, and mast cell chymase, generate angiotension II, a pressor. Whereas high levels of acetaldehyde (due to alcoholism) inhibit ACE activity, they stimulate cathepsin G and chymase activity. Lower levels of acetaldehyde appear to inhibit chymase, reflecting dynamic interrelationship in man.
Collaborators:
Brecher, Arthur S., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Dunn, Christopher S. (117)
Human Services (College of Health & Human Services)
Meeting the DEBI Standard: A Baseline Assessment of Community-Based HIV Prevention Programs in Ohio, 2004
Recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control required community-based HIV prevention programs to use evidence-based programs with known effectiveness (DEBI programs).  This project evaluated the readiness of 36 Ohio HIV prevention programs to implement DEBI programs and found wide variation in 19 readiness standards across the programs.
Collaborators:
Adams, Judy, Public & Allied Health (College of Health & Human Services)
Shields, Glenn, Human Services (College of Health & Human Services)
Hribar, Carrie, Ohio HIV Evaluation and Training Project (College of Health & Human Services)

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   Elwazani, Salim A. (1)
Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)
Conservation Standards Between Philosophy and Action
Heritage architecture projects should not only be based on an articulated philosophy, but also on a mechanism for transforming philosophical principles into expedient actions.  Assuring that such transformational power is vested in conservation standards, this study aims at explaining the makeup of the standards and a process for their application.

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   Fonseca-Greber, Bonnie B. (71)
Romance Languages (College of Arts & Sciences)
Corpus Linguistics vs. Teacher Prescriptivism: Bridging the Unbridgeable?
A comparative analysis of spoken and written French shows them to be almost two distinct varieties. Because of the prestige accorded to written French, teachers, especially those of limited proficiency, hesitate to present standard spoken forms. Teacher educators and materials producers/publishers must insist on authentic language use.

 Fortress, Ashley M. (36)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Aging and Exercise: Effects on Neurogenesis in the Senesence Accelerated Mouse (SAMP-8)
Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are continually produced in the brain. This capacity for neurogenesis is known to decrease with age, and this lack of neurogenesis may have implications for the cognitive decline associated with aging and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). It is proposed that increasing neurogenesis might lead to a gain in cognitive function and prevent or delay the onset of AD.
Collaborators:
Pang, Kevin C.H., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Strait, Trisha A., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Frederick, Karen S. (76)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
An Examination of PAM Expression in PCB Treated Neuroendocrine Cells and Tissues
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are industrial chemicals that have become environmental contaminates. PCBs have been linked to a variety of health problems. Several hormones modified by the enzyme, peptidylglycine-a-amidating monooxygenase (PAM), are affected by PCBs. The aim of the present study is to examine the effects of PCBs on PAM expression.
Collaborators:
Meserve, Lee, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Steveson, Tami, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Gabel, Rodney M. (44)
Communication Disorders (College of Health & Human Services)
Effects of Familiarity on Occupational Stereotyping of People who Stutter
The purpose of this study was to explore whether familiarity, or knowing a person who stutters, improved the occupational stereotyping of people who stutter. The findings suggested that knowing a person who stutters improved perceptions of appropriate career choices for people who stutter, thus reducing occupational stereotyping.

 Gajjala, Radhika  (107)
Interpersonal Communication, School of Communication Studies (College of Arts & Sciences)
Epistemologies of Global Marketing: Inter-weaving Handloom Design into Global/Local Markets
This paper is based on the first author's field work and collaborations with an NGO in Hyderabad, India and is part of her Faculty Improvement research plan. The paper is co-authored with some of the NGO field workers and investigates forms of marketing online and offline that will be accountable to providing handloom weavers with sustainable livelihoods.
Collaborators:
Tummuru, Latha, (Dastkar Andhra, Secunderabad)
Mamidipudi, Annapurna, (Dastkar Andhra, Secunderabad)
Neeranjini, Seemanthini, (Dastkar Andhra, Secunderabad)
Serda, Anita, Partnerships for Community Action, BGSU

 Gillespie, Michael A. (129)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Validation of a Critical Thinking about Values Program
This is an important time for discourse and action regarding critical thinking and values. BGSU’s “Bowling Green eXperience" program is designed to teach students “critical thinking about values.” We found empirical support for the effectiveness of the program, and recommend continued refinement for research and practice within this domain.
Collaborators:
Blackburn, Jessica L., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Zarubin, Anna, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Hakel, Milt D., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Adams, Jason E., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Goza, Franklin  (8)
Sociology (College of Arts & Sciences)
A Profile of Somali Refugees in the United States
This study provides a comprehensive overview of Somali residents of the US who were captured by the 2000 U.S. Census of Population. This national level data permits the presentation of a detailed socio-economic portrait of this population.
Collaborators:
Baker, Elizabeth, Sociology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Guidera, Stan  (131)
Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)
Assessing the impact of computer modeling in Design Foundation Courses
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is often perceived as being ineffective in the early stages of design. This study investigated the integration of traditional media with computer modeling software developed specifically for three dimensional conceptual design to determine it’s effectiveness in promoting creativity in meeting class learning outcomes.
Collaborators:
Macpherson, Scot, Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)

 Gupta, Arjun K. (52)
Mathematics & Statistics (College of Arts & Sciences)
Matrix Variate Skew Normal Models
Consider an experiment in which m measurements are observed in each of n treatments (for example, different dosages of a drug). When the experimenter is interested in the differences of the treatment effects, statistical testing of mean vectors for skew populations necessitates the matrix version of the skew normal distribution.
Collaborators:
Chen, John T., Mathematics & Statistics (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Guzell-Roe, Jacqueline R. (132)
Human Development & Family Studies, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
Perceived control over caregiving outcomes: Implications for prekindergarten-teacher preparation
Caregivers with low perceived control tend to hold children primarily responsible for negative caregiving outcomes and respond to them with harsh, overcontrolling behavior during challenging caregiving situations. Our findings suggest that low perceived control is related to simplistic, rather than complex, conceptions of children’s development. We discuss the implications of this for teacher preparation.

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  Ha, Louisa S. (39)
Telecommunications (College of Arts & Sciences)
Determinants of Cable Program Diversity
This paper proposes a comprehensive framework that explains the determinants of cable program diversity with a 20-year diversity trend analysis of national cable networks. The study concludes with policy recommendations addressing these factors to achieve content diversity in cable.
Collaborators:
Marshall, Lisa, School of Communication Studies (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Ha, Louisa S. (40)
Telecommunications (College of Arts & Sciences)
Emerging Media Business Models Worldwide: A Study of Leading Webcasters in 13 countries
This paper reports the findings of a 13-country comparison of Webcasting business practices, and the results of a test of the robustness of the Webcasting business model framework suggested by Ha and Ganahl (2004).  The globalness of the Webcast medium is also examined.  The study establishes the the domination of domestic Webcasters and domestically produced content in Webcast services.
Collaborators:
Ganahl, Richard, Mass Communications (Bloomsburg University)
Arampatzis, Alex,  Media & Journalism (Edge Hill University College, UK)

 Ha, Louisa S. (41)
Telecommunications (College of Arts & Sciences)
A Review and Trend Analysis on Advertising Research on Asia 1984-2003
This paper analyzes 304 research articles about advertising in Asia published in English language refereed scholarly journals and conference proceedings to review the research trends and the state-of-the art in the field. Advertising research on Asia is dominated by ethnic scholars and single country studies.
Collaborators:
Arampatzis, Alex,  Media & Journalism (Edge Hill University College, UK)

 Harmon, Kelley M. (34)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Behavioral Phenotyping of Rats Selectively Bred for Differential Levels of 50 kHz Ultrasonic Vocalizations
Rats communicate using high frequency ‘ultrasonic’ calls during social situations.  Our research asks, “Do animals that emit these calls show more social abilities?"  We test this by using selective breeding to produce animals that emit these calls at different rates and examine social abilities. Results show there are significant differences.
Collaborators:
Burgdorf, Jeffrey, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Cromwell, H. Casey, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Panksepp, Jaak, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Harris, Lorena B. (65)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Screening of Phialophora species for RNA splicing as a step forward in determining the essential factors involved in biosynthesis pathways pathogenesis related.
This study focuses on the pathogenic fungus P.americana. The main goal of this project is to characterize a small DNA sequence called group I Intron. The analysis begins with the extraction of the rDNA from each isolate, and followed by transcriptional analysis with specific promoters. Under certain conditions, the sequence will undergo splicing. If splicing can be controlled exogenously, treatments could be developed to control or stop the growth of this fungus.
Collaborators:
Rogers, Scott O., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Hiler, Daniel J. (95)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Imaging Viral Gene Expression Patterns in Live Transgenic Mice Following Oral Luciferin Administration
Circadian rhythms in behavior depend on daily gene activity.  Genetically engineered mice containing a gene found in fireflies are used to study behavior by measuring light produced from the enzyme luciferase when it breaks down luciferin.  We found that luciferin when given orally enables continuous imaging of live mice.
Collaborators:
Lynn, Melinda T., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Geusz, Mike E., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Hong, Jing  (108)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Electron Transfer Properties of a Designed Luminescent Cu(I) Metalloprotein
The binding of Cu(I) to the peptide C16C19-GGY produces a self-organized metal-peptide assembly which displays an room-temperature luminescence at 600 nm.  The emission follows biexponential decay kinetics. Both lifetime components are quenched by a series of [Ru(NH3)5L]3+ . The quenching mechanism is assigned to a photoinduced electron-transfer event. Bimolecular electron transfer in the Marcus inverted region was observed.
Collaborators:
Kharenko, Olesya A., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Ogawa, Michael Y., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Hoostal, Matt J. (89)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Spatial patterns of Lake Erie microbial community metabolism in response to heavy metals
Microbes must coordinate the metabolism of metals while tolerating toxic levels of metal pollutants.  While the genetic mechanisms involved in metal homeostasis have been extensively characterized, their ecological significance remains largely unknown.  This study investigates the impact of metals on microbial metabolism in polluted and unpolluted regions of Lake Erie.
Collaborators:
Bouzat, Juan L., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Hua, Fei  (127)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
High Energy Charge Transfer Photoluminescence from Platinum(II) Complexes Bearing Alkylacetylide Ligands
The compounds which have green to yellow emission are posted. They can be used in Organic Light Emitting Display (OLED).
Collaborators:
Kinayyigit, Solen, Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Castellano, Felix N., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Huziak, Tracy L. (113)
School of Teaching & Learning (College of Education & Human Development)
Developing Mental Models About Air Using Inquiry-Based Instruction With Kindergarteners
This study examined kindergarten students ability to understand and create mental models of science physics concepts, specifically air. Several air lessons were taught to kindergarten students to determine how inquiry-based lessons impacted their learning of the concept of air.
Collaborators:
Van Hook, Stephen, Physics & Astronomy (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Jamasbi, Roudabeh J. (58)
Public & Allied Health (College of Health & Human Services)
Differential Expression of Alpha 3 Beta 1 and Alpha 6 Beta 4 Integrin molecules on rat cancerous and non-cancerous cell lines
The expression of alpha 3 beta 1 and alpha 6 beta 4 integrins on rat esophageal cancerous and noncancerous cell lines was determined by ELISAand mRNA.  Expression of these molecules on cancerous cell lines was reduced at protein antigen, and mRNA levels, which may enhance tumor cell motility, and metastasis.
Collaborators:
Chakraborty, Arup, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Schmidt, Brian, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Jamasbi, Roudabeh J. (61)
Public & Allied Health (College of Health & Human Services)
Inhibition of Pseudomonas Aerugionsa Attachment to human lung and kidney cell lines by sepcific monoclonal antibody
Pseudomonas aerugionsa infections are prevalent among immunocompromised patients.  This investigation demonstrated that P. aerugionsa can adhere to both kidney and lung cells.  However, the attachment could be reduced significantly by specific monoclonal antibodies to the LPS .  The results indicate the significance of the LPS molecule on P. aeruginosa attachment.
Collaborators:
Cook, Aaron R., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Johnson-Webb, Karen D. (51)
Center for Regional Development (Graduate College)
Hispanic Population Change in the U.S. South Region
This paper analyzes post-1990 trends in Hispanic population growth in the U.S. South.  The study documents the nature, magnitude, and geographical pattern of Hispanic population change in the South, identifies the migration flows and develops a profile of the characteristics of the Hispanic newcomers to the region.
Collaborators:
Johnson, Jr., James H., Kenan-Flagler Business School (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Vanderbeck, Robert M., School of Geography (University of Leeds)

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   Katz, Lauren A. (32)
Communication Disorders (College of Health & Human Services)
Progress of students with disabilities in Michigan’s Reading First schools
Reading First (RF) was signed into law by President Bush in January, 2002 in an effort to improve the reading skills of children in the early elementary years. We report progress in reading for second-grade students with and without disabilities over a two-year period in Michigan's RF schools.
Collaborators:
Stone, C. A., Educational Studies (University of Michigan)
Carlisle, Joanne F., Educational Studies (University of Michigan)
Zeng, Ji, Educational Studies (University of Michigan)

 Keil, Chris  (126)
Environmental Health (College of Health & Human Services)
Science Process Skills Improvements in Middle Grades Students Participating In Project EXCITE
In Project EXCITE, middle grade students investigate real-world environmental health problems using problem based learning.  One project goal is to improve students’ scientific process skills such as: interpreting data, understanding variables, and experimental design.  Project EXCITE students demonstrate improvement in these skills.   The largest improvement occurs in low performing students.
Collaborators:
Haney, Jodi J., Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teacher Education (Graduate College)

 Keller, Kimberly L. (62)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Construction of a generic TonB/TolA transmembrane domain by multiple alanine replacement of non-essential residues
In the bacterium E. coli, the TonB and TolA systems are comprised of an energy-transducer protein (TonB or TolA) and an energy-harvesting complex (ExbB/D or TolQ/R) working most efficiently with the proteins within the system.  This research investigates the residues of the energy-transducer proteins involved in specificity of the systems.
Collaborators:
Postle, Kathleen, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, The Eberle College of Science (Penn State University)
Deckert, Gail E., School of Molecular Bioscience (Washington State University)
Larsen, Ray A., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Kim, Younghee  (112)
Food & Nutrition, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
Sodium and Potassium Intakes of the U.S. Adult Population: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: 1999-2000 and 2001-2002
High sodium intake and low potassium intake are associated with high blood pressure in U.S. Health professionals and U.S. government determine what would be appropriate intakes of these minerals. This research estimated the intakes of these minerals of U. S. people.
Collaborators:
DiTommaso, Jessica L., Food & Nutrition, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
Boudreau, Nancy, Applied Statistics and Operations Research (College of Business Administration)
Hentges, Dawn, Food & Nutrition, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)

 Kinayyigit, Solen  (119)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Synthesis and Application of Platinum(II) Salts as Vapochromic Sensors
We have synthesized platinum(II) salts that can be used as sensor materials to detect volatile organic compounds. Modification of the ligand as well as the counterion in these salts can provide a wide range of chemosensors with unique and colorimetric responses to different vapors, which can be used for sensing explosives or alcohol testing.
Collaborators:
Castellano, Felix N., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Klein, Andrew C. (48)
Neurology (University of Michgian Medical Center)
A Neurophysiological Analysis of Inhibitory Gating in the Striatum of Freely Moving Rats.
The brain is important in controlling the flow of sensory information that can influence movement and thought.  We have examined a motor structure in the brain called the striatum and demonstrated that it has the ability to gate or filter sensory information.
Collaborators:
Mears, Ryan P., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Cromwell, H. Casey, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Krane, Vikki  (47)
Women's Studies (College of Arts & Sciences)
Sporting Bodies: Exploring Male Athletes’ Body Images
We explored male athletes’ perceptions of masculinity and identified two types of masculinity: Sport masculinity encompassed intimidating opponents and a big, muscular body. Social masculinity was an attitude of confidence and self-assurance. Having a masculine body led to social benefits, was taken-for-granted, and reflected a sense of arrogance and entitlement.
Collaborators:
Greenleaf, Christy, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation (University of North Texas)
Henry, Amy, School of Human Movement, Sports & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Bonner, Katie, School of Human Movement, Sports & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)

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   Layden, Andrew C. (14)
Physics & Astronomy (College of Arts & Sciences)
Deep Photometry of the Globular Cluster M5
We used the Hubble Space Telescope to take images of stars in a globe-shaped cluster of stars named "Messier 5."  By measuring the brightness and color of each star on the image, we identified white dwarf stars in the cluster.  From them, we inferred the distance from the Earth to the cluster and thereby calibrated the luminosity of the pulsating variable stars in the cluster.
Collaborators:
Sarajedini, Ata, Astronomy (University of Florida)
von Hippel, Ted, McDonald Observatory, Department of Astronomy (University of Texas)
Cool, Adrienne, Physics & Astronomy (San Francisco State University)

 Leite, Randy W. (121)
Human Development & Family Studies, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
Participants' Evaluations of Aspects of the Legal Child Custody Process
Concerns have been raised about the impact of legal custody processes on the adjustment of those experiencing family dissolution.  1,375 adults engaged in legal custody processes reported levels of satisfaction with various aspects of the legal process and preferences for court-provided services.  Recommendations for improvements to the overall responsiveness of the legal system to individual family issues are provided.

 Leventhal, Laura M. (30)
Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Sigma Xi at Bowling Green State University
Sigma Xi was founded to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers. The Society encourages support of original work across the spectrum of science and technology and promotes appreciation within society at large for the role research has played in human progress.
Collaborators:
McAuley, J. Devin, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Meserve, Lee, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Farver, John, Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Looft, Torey P. (101)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Molecular Characterization of Microbial Communities in Lake Erie Sediments
The roles of microorganisms are important for ecosystems.  Lake Erie has three basins with nutrient inputs that increase in the west and an area with low oxygen called a Dead Zone.  DNA from lake sediment was used to identify microorganisms present. We found spatial differences with bacteria from groups associated with different environmental conditions.
Collaborators:
Bouzat, Juan, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Luescher, Andreas  (35)
Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)
The City as the Fabric of Architecture
City fabric is defined as urban solids and voids arranged to form continuous patterns. More specifically case studies define what a plaza in the city can be. These studies are currently being used to design urban fabric for the City of Toledo Neighborhoods.
 Collaborators:
MacPherson, D. Scot, Visual Communication & Technology Education (College of Technology)

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   Martin, Scott C. (43)
History (College of Arts & Sciences)
Research Publications by History Department Faculty
This display presents four book-length projects by three BGSU History faculty.  The topics include U. S. 19th-century cultural history, Latin American civilization, Mexican history, and Japan's WWII arms program.
Collaborators:
Buffington, Robert, History (College of Arts & Sciences)
Grunden, Walter, History (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Martin, Scott C. (42)
History (College of Arts & Sciences)
Expanding American
This display presents information about Expanding America, a Teaching American History Grant that is a partnership between BGSU's History Department, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, and the Fostoria and other northwest Ohio School Districts.  It provides colloquia and summer institutes for school teachers.
Collaborators:
Gidlow, Liette, History (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Martin, Scott C. (38)
History (College of Arts & Sciences)
History Links: A Partnership to Teach American History
This display presents information about History Links, a Teaching American History Grant that is a partnership between BGSU's History Department, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, and the Fremont and Toledo School Districts.  It provides colloquia and summer institutes for school teachers.

 Mascaro, Thomas A. (45)
Telecommunications (College of Arts & Sciences)
African Americans in Film & Television: 20th Century Lessons for a New Millennium
This theme issue of the Journal of Popular Film & Television contains 10 essays exploring aspects of portrayals of race and culture in American media.
Collaborators:
Dates, Jannette L., Radio, Television and Film / John H. Johnson School of Communications (Howard University)

 McDermott, Jon T. (128)
Technology Systems (College of Technology)
Utilizing simulation to study a pilot's cognitive learning processes
Technology based on digital instrumentation is beginning to be adapted to propeller aircraft, and the pilots of these aircraft are having to re-learn how they accomplish their piloting skills. Aircraft simulators, similar to the one being displayed, are critical to the study of this cognitive process.

 McKnight, Logan  (9)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Effects of perinatal polychlorinated biphenyl exposure on the development of social behavior in the rat.
PCB is a toxin in Lake Erie fish and other foods that alters development.  This study examined whether timing of normal behavior in young rats is changed if their mothers eat food containing PCB while pregnant.  PCB was found to change timing and frequency of certain behviors in important ways.
Collaborators:
Johnson, Asia, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Horinek, Maegan, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Asbrock, Christina, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Burt, Shannon, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Cromwell, H. Casey, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Meserve, Lee, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Mears, Ryan P. (70)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Influence of fear conditioning on inhibitory gating in rat medial prefrontal cortex
Inhibitory gating is a very short-term decrease in brain responsiveness that allows an individual to ignore repeated sensations. We studied inhibitory gating in rats. We used tone stimuli that were made important through association with electrical footshocks. The result was similar to what is found in humans with particular mental disorders.
Collaborators:
Cromwell, H. Casey, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Meek, Geoffrey A. (16)
Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Students’ Evaluations Of Social Validity Dimensions Related To Practicum Experiences In Adapted Physical Activity Settings.
Students’ evaluations of Social Validity dimensions of significance of the program goals; appropriateness of the program procedures; and importance of the program effects related to practicum experiences in Adapted Physical Activity settings.

 Midden, Bob  (115)
Chapman Community (College of Arts & Sciences)
Service Learning and Community Engagement Increased Student Motivation, Engagement and Achievement in a General Education Natural Science Course
Student motivation and and engagement in learning natural science were found to be substantially improved when students were given an opportunity to learn by participating in a real science investigation. The most significant factor accounting for the improvement appear to be students’ perception that their work benefited local County residents.

 Miller, Nathaniel S. (94)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Effect of Extended Temporal Context on Sensitivity to Event Tempo
This study examined human perception of event tempo (rate). Of particular interest were changes in sensitivity to “fast,” “medium,” or “slow” tempos. We found changes in sensitivity for the different tempos, suggesting that humans pick up on the general pace of their environment.
Collaborators:
McAuley, J. Devin., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Montes, Victor A. (138)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Design, Synthesis and Photophysics of Alq3 derivatives for application in Organic Light Emitting Diodes
Widespread use of OLED-based displays for flat panel displays relies on wide availability of stable materials emitting Red/Green/Blue (RGB) light of high color purity. We describe how the electronic nature of various substituent groups, when projected through the selected spacers, allows for systematic tuning of the emission from Al(III) quinolinolates
Collaborators:
Anzenbacher, Pavel, Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Morgan, Elizabeth A. (93)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Stress: The Final Frontier. The Effects of Environmental Stress on Mutation Rates in Drosophila melanogaster
All organisms are exposed to environmental stress.  An increase in mutation rates during periods of stress may be beneficial to an organism trying to evolve but detrimental to animals and humans under modern living conditions. We looked at several types of environmental stress and assessed changes in mutation rates in Drosophila melanogaster.
Collaborators:
Woodruff, Ronny C., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Mueller, Greg L. (22)
School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Public Sculpture, Public Spaces
My research strives to integrate sculpture into public spaces.  In 2005 I installed sculpture in outdoor juried, commissioned  and invitational exhibitions.  These projects brought art and the community together beyond the walls of a traditional gallery environment.

 Muir, Tom P. (7)
School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Ornamental and Ceremonial Vessels
The hollowware vessel is more than an arbitrary vehicle for functional or aesthetic exploration.  Historically, and in my own interpretation of it, it is a metaphor for the body and life; its emphasis is on the interior and speaks of containment, shelter, and nourishment. The vessel is one of the most basic, ancient, and accessible artistic forms.

 Murphy, Ryan P. (18)
Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Changes in Physical Aquatic Habitat Revealed by Sediment Coring
Sediment coring from channel cut-offs presents a unique opportunity to analyze substrates that existed in a river prior to human settlement in the area.  These data can be used to estimate the extent of change in aquatic habitat in an existing river channel.
Collaborators:
Gomezdelcampo, Enrique, Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Nugent, Andrew T., Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Nelson, Angela M. (133)
Popular Culture (College of Arts & Sciences)
SWING PAPA and BARRY JORDAN: Comic Strips and Black Newspapers in Postwar Toledo
This paper examines two black comic strips published in two postwar black newspapers of Ohio, TOLEDO SEPIA CITY PRESS and BRONZE RAVEN. The strips represent a unique perspective on African American popular culture by focusing on the urban life of Toledo and black male musicians as cultural heroes.

 Novak, Jeanne A. (86)
School of Intervention Services (College of Education & Human Development)
Social Inclusion of Employees with Developmental Disabilities
The poster presents the results of a study exploring the social inclusion of employees with developmental disabilities at community worksites. Several elements of job design were found to predict positive social relationships between employees with developmental disabilities and their nondisabled coworkers.

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   Palacios, Manuel A. (137)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Simple Electrooptical Sensors for Inorganic Anions
The importance of the anions in both biological systems and for the industry raises a number of safety concerns and necessitates the development of highly sensitive and reliable anion sensors. To upgrade the reliability of the sensing process, we decided to use two independent output signals (change in color and current/redox potential) by integrating hydrogen bond donors such as pyrrole or amide and a redox-active anthra- or naphthoquinone moiety.

 Patterson, Nancy C. (135)
School of Teaching & Learning (College of Education & Human Development)
Engaging in School Reform: Mapping the Route of a Five-year Reform in Two East Toledo Schools
A multi-tier timeline organizes the process of reform in two urban high schools with a focus on structure, staff professional development, and direct student services and the ways in which smaller learning communities improve student experiences.
Collaborators:
Banister, Savilla, School of Teaching & Learning  (College of Education & Human Development)

 Pavuk, Daniel M. (105)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Parasitoid assemblages associated with forest Lepidoptera in a fragmented landscape
A study was performed to examine the abundance and species diversity of forest moths and butterflies and types of parasitic wasps (wasps that parasitize moths and butterflies) in forest fragments in northwest Ohio.  Smaller forest fragments had smaller numbers and types of moths, butterflies, and wasps than did larger forests.
Collaborators:
Hughes-Williams, Laura L., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Bergolc, Melanie L., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Pearson, Lynn  (92)
Romance Languages (College of Arts & Sciences)
Educating FL teacher candidates to achieve Advanced Proficiency
Teacher candidates for primary and secondary schools need to acquire their target language to advanced levels in order to meet graduation requirements, pass licensing exams, and undertake teaching duties. This presentation will discuss the development of linguistic proficiency by French, German, and Spanish teacher candidates from various perspectives.
Collaborators:
Fonseca-Greber, Bonnibeth B., Romance Languages (College of Arts & Sciences)
Foell, Kristie, German, Russian & East Asian Languages (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Phuntumart, Vipaporn  (98)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Possible Role of an ATP Transporter, Pdr4 during infection of Phytophthora sojae
Cancer cells can become resistance to chemotherapy because they produce proteins that pump the drug out of the cancer cells. We hypothesized that the plant pathogen, Phytophthora sojae employs similar strategies to protect itself from plant toxins.
Collaborators:
Morris, Paul, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Pickens, Bradley A. (125)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
The Effects of Management and Vegetation on Habitat Quality for the Karner Blue Butterfly, Lycaeides melissa samuelis
The Karner blue butterfly is an endangered species, which inhabits oak savanna ecosystems.   We assessed habitat use in three management treatments: burned, mowed, and unmanaged.  We also quantified nitrogen levels of the host-plant, which are known to affect butterfly birth and death rates.
Collaborators:
Root, Karen V., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Piersol, Barry D. (136)
Electric Vehicle Institute (College of Technology)
Hybrid Vehicle Development
This poster reports preliminary results of a hybrid vehicle developmental project underway in the Electric Vehicle Institute at Bowling Green State University.  The objective of the project is to develop a cost-effective hybrid diesel/electric vehicle. Electrochemical capacitors are employed as the power buffer.  The project involves construction and testing of two prototype vehicles, a delivery van and shuttle bus.
Collaborators:
Palumbo, Anthony, Electric Vehicle Institute (College of Technology)
Bloomfield, Aaron, Electric Vehicle Institute (College of Technology)
Major, Jeff, Electric Vehicle Institute (College of Technology)

 Popov, Lubomir S. (29)
Interior Design, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
Housing, Ideology and Politics, and Their Implications for Design Programming
The goal of this study is to unveil the effect of ideology and political goals on the conceptualization of public housing needs, the strategies for their satisfaction, and the ensuing design programs. To achieve this, the project explores several major issues: the ideological and political genesis of housing standards; the public reaction to government offerings, and the relative adaptation to substandard housing offerings.

 Potthoff, Joy K. (49)
Interior Design, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
The Interior Design of Two Small Residential Nursing Homes for People with Mental Retardation or Learning Disabilities.
At the request of Woodlane in Wood County, the interior design of two small residential nursing homes (five residents/two staff in each home) for seniors with Mental Retardation or Developmental Disabilities was undertaken by faculty and students at BGSU. Students collected data, and with faculty, developed two different interiors for the proposed nursing homes.

 Ptchelnikova, Elena V. (122)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Metal-Induced Assembly of Synthetic Metalloproteins
In this work we study chemical behavior and metal-binding properties of designed synthetic metalloproteins.
Collaborators:
Kharenko, Olesya A., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Ogawa, Michael Y., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Rahman, Sima  (102)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Glucose Responses of a Viral Promoter in Mouse Pancreatic Islets Imaged Using Luciferase Bioluminescence
The firefly light-producing gene when regulated by viral DNA makes cells of genetically modified mice glow rhythmically every day.  Glucose treatments increased light from insulin-secreting tissue of these mice by activating this gene.  Therefore, elevated glucose levels may increase viral infection at certain times of day and lead to diabetes.
Collaborators:
Carver, Paula D., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Geusz, Michael E., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Rajaei, Hassan  (59)
Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Web-Based Simulation
The World Wide Web provides an excellent tool for advanced services targeting special needs. One such service includes Distributed Virtual Training Environment. This project proposes an architecture and proof of concept. The goal is to provide advanced virtual laboratories through the web for training and educational purposes.
Collaborators:
Aluri, Srilakshmi, Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Banerjee, Tumpa, Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)
Joshi, Pankaj, Computer Science (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Rege, Shruta S. (75)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Effect of protein kinases on expression of Menkes protein, a copper translocating P-type ATPase
Menkes protein (MNK) maintains copper balance by trafficking from the trans-golgi network to plasma membrane. Movement of copper is regulated by phosphorylation of MNK by protein kinases. This current study aims to evaluate the effect of protein kinases on expression of MNK and their potential role in trafficking of MNK.
Collaborators:
Steveson, Tami C., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Ricci, Marcus E. (100)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Detecting Oak Savannas Using Ecological Indicators
Conservation efforts are difficult to prioritize due to a lack of habitat quality and location data.  I am building an ArcGIS model to identify areas with characteristics (soils, hydrology, topography, canopy cover, vegetation) similar to remnant patches.  Analysis of the soil data alone reduced search area by almost 80%.
Collaborators:
Michaels, Helen, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Root, Karen, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Ross, Sally R. (37)
Sport Management, Recreation & Tourism, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Elite Women Gymnasts: Beauty, Brawn or Both?
This study investigated how college women gymnasts defined femininity and how they presented their bodies within and outside of the sport context.  The gymnasts had specific contexts in which they focused on a feminine appearance and others in which they were disinterested or unwilling to display a feminine appearance.
Collaborators:
Shinew, Kimberly J., Diversity Research Laboratory (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

 Rowney, Don K. (88)
History (College of Arts & Sciences)
Meaning of the Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal: Collaboration with the Robert H. Jackson Center
Presentation describes two phases of collaboration between the BGSU Graduate Program in Policy History and the Robert H. Jackson Center of Jamestown, New York under terms of the recently concluded agreement for cooperation. Focus is on the consequences of the Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal of 1945-46.
Collaborators:
Bartman, Christi, History (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Ruedi Ray, Katerina  (21)
School of Art (College of Arts & Sciences)
Chicago, City of Arrivals
Comprising three spaces ­ of immigration, construction  and dreaming - our architectural installation at the Art Institute of Chicago places the city’s future in the hands of its children and immigrants. Images of bureaucracy, labor and dreaming highlight the alienation and enchantment experienced by such ‘new arrivals’ in the urban world.
Collaborators:
Marjanovic, Igor, Architecture and Art & Design, College of Design (Iowa State University)

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   Scherer, Don W. (24)
Philosophy (College of Arts & Sciences)
Wind-Powering Ohio's State Universities
Wind turbine development provides the prospect of educational, energy and economic opportunities for universities, utilities, businesses and investors in Ohio.  Facilitating this development requires coordinating knowledge of where development is feasible with knowledge of energy law incentives and Ohio business opportunities.

 Schocket, Andrew M. (54)
History (College of Arts & Sciences)
Ohio Policy History Initiative
Coordinated among the Department of History, the Center for Regional Development, and the Legislative Service Commission (the research agency of the Ohio legislature), the OPHI (faculty and students) is producing a history of K-12 funding policy at the state level for use by state legislators and the general public.
Collaborators:
Eberle, Don, History (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Scovell, William M. (28)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
The Promiscuous Binding of Estrogen Receptors to a Spectrum of estrogen response Element: The Influence of Spacer Size Between the Inverted Repeats
Estrogen exerts an enormous influence on normal physiology and many diseased states. Our recent findings question the current paradigm for estrogen/estrogen receptor action and indicates that estrogen receptor binding to estrogen-responsive genes is much more promiscuous that previously understood. These findings, together with more recent findings in our lab, will lead to a more comprehensive understanding of hormone action in humans.
Collaborators:
Ghattamaneni, Ramesh, Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
El Marzouk, Saad, Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Sherer, Sarah I. (6)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
The Effect of Glycosaminoglycans Upon the Interaction of Factor Xa with Antithrombin III
This project deals with a study of the effect of naturally occurring sulfated carbohydrate polymers (heparin, chondroitin sulfates A,C, and dermatan sulfate) upon one enzyme in the blood coagulation cascade, and their potential to ultimately prevent blood coagulation.  Specifically, their effect on the interaction of Factor Xa with antithrombin III was studied.
Collaborators:
Brecher, Arthur S., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Shikhova, Elena A. (134)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
The Nature of the Lowest Excited State in Platinum(II) Terpyridyl Acetylide Chromophores
To fundamentally understand the excited state composition and photophysical processes occurring in the platinum(II) terpyridyl acetylide compounds, we have designed new Pt(II) complexes having meaningful differences in structure and compared their electrochemical and photophysical properties.We had synthesized a number of complexes and analyzed their usability as optical limiting materials.
Collaborators:
Castellano, Felix N., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Shin, Seung-Geuk  (99)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Molecular analysis of organization, maintenance, and differentiation of stem cells in shoot apical meristem of English Ivy
Shoot apical meristem is the tissue in the shoot tip of a plant, where the plant stem cells are maintained and differentiated into various plant tissues. Using microarray techniques, genes involved in maintenance and differentiation of these stem cells to leaves will be analyzed.
Collaborators:
Rogers, Scott O., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Singh, Prashant  (78)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Up-regulation of the Menkes Protein in Response to Excess Doses of Copper in Neuroendocrine Cells
Menkes protein is a copper transporter protein in the cells of the body and has a singularly important function of delivering copper to various important copper requiring enzymes. I am studying the effects of copper on the Menkes protein in neuroendocrine cells.
Collaborators:
Oyarce, Ana Maria., Pharmacology (Medical University of Ohio)
Steveson, Tami C., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Smerk, Cari L. (63)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Regions of TolQ protein essential for maturation of bacteriophage P1
Mutations affecting the Tol system render E. coli resistant to bacteriophage P1.  In the present study we find this resistance is due to a requirement for the specific protein TolQ in the bacteriophage maturation process.  Further experiments map the specific regions of this protein involved in this process.
Collaborators:
Larsen, Ray A., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Smith, Adam R. (25)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Sensory Systems in Family Pneumoridae: How Does Life History Affect Sensory Arrays?
In general, we often think that our perceptions of our surroundings define our actions.  However, what if our actions determined our ability to perceive the world around us?  This study attempts to determine how evolutionary history defines sensory capabilities as an adaptation to the requirements of life.
Collaborators:
van Staaden, Moira J., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Snyder, Lauren N. (116)
Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Impact of Walking 10,000 Steps/Day on Health and Functional Fitness
Since inactivity increases with age, it is vital to involve adults in physical activity to improve health and reduce health problems associated with inactivity.  Accumulating 10,000 steps/day has been suggested as a reasonable goal for health benefits.  This study examined whether individuals accumulating 10,000 steps/day demonstrate positive health benefits.
Collaborators:
Morgan, Amy L., Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Zachrich, Timothy P., Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)

 Social Philosophy & Policy Center  (4)
Social Philosophy & Policy Center (Graduate College)

 Stewart, Jay R. (3)
School of Intervention Services (College of Education & Human Development)
Einstein's Incestuous Behavior and Scientific Discovery: It’s all Relativity
Einstein’s documented incestuous relationships are described and discussed in relation to his character structure and his need for narcissistic mirroring. This, in turn, is connected to his scientific discoveries. In particular, this poster will report on what may have motivated, directed and structured Einstein’s development of his “Special and General Theories of Relativity”.

 Stodden, David F. (91)
Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Relationships among fitness and motor skill measures in young adults
This study examined whether a person's physical activity and fitness levels that are shown to reduce obesity are also related to the level of movement skillfulness. The results demonstrated medium to strong relationships indicating the importance of early acquisition of movement skillfulness in promoting fitness, an active lifestyle, and lower obesity in adulthood.
Collaborators:
Snyder, Lauren, Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Hundley, Jeffrey, Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Langendorfer, Stephen J., Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Fruth, Jennifer, Kinesiology, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)

 Strait, Trisha A. (120)
Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Individuals affected by Alzheimer’s Dementia and normal aging show damage to the medial septum. In the present study, various cell types in the medial septum were damaged and then assessed for their ability to learn new things.
Collaborators:
Pang, Kevin C.H., Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Montoya, Daniel, Psychology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Suedkamp, Matt Daniel. (104)
Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Spectral detection of stress in maize (Zea mays) sown on sludge-amended soil.
The objective of this research is to study the effects of repeated application of sewage sludge on the physiological and spectral characteristics of the corn plants. Excess application of sewage sludge to agricultural fields results in significant changes in the growth characteristics and the spectral reflectance of the plants.
Collaborators:
Balaji Bhaskar, Maruthi Sridhar, Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Vincent, Robert K., Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Michaels, Helen, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Tobar, David A. (31)
Sport Management, Recreation & Tourism, School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies (College of Education & Human Development)
Gender, Trait Anxiety, and Perceptual Responses of College Swimmers During Overtraining and Taper
Overtraining (i.e., intense training) is associated with increased perceived exertion and muscle soreness and decreases in training levels are associated with improvement in these variables. However, men and women as well as low and high anxious college swimmers do not differ in perceptual responses to overtraining and taper.
Collaborators:
Morgan, William P., Kinesiology (University of Wisconsin - Madison)

 Tsai, Chia-Jui  (79)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
DNA Damage Caused by Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde in Cancer Tissue Fixations
The most common fixatives used for preserving tissues are 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF), and 1% glutaraldehyde. DNA sequences for the tissues fixed by these fixatives are analyzed to compare their ability of preserving DNA. The result of this study shows that 1% glutaraldehyde fixed tissues have less DNA damages comparing to NBF fixed tissues.
Collaborators:
Rogers, Scott O., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Tsurkan, Mikhail  (114)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Metalpeptide nanoassemblies.
Our group is developing a new method for preparing high order materials of nanometerscale dimension by combining principles of supramolecular coordination chemistry with de nove designed peptides of α-helical structure in order to produce new types of metal-peptide nanoassemblies.
Collaborators:
Ogawa, Michael Y., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Uppal, Sonal  (106)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Effect of Novel Compound, Colchitaxel, on  Microtubule End-Binding Proteins.
Results from clinical studies conclude that simultaneous administration of microtubule poisons is an effective therapy in treating cancer. The advantage of coupled compound would reduce the cost of the drug, reduce the number of side effects and decrease resistance. The current research is focused on evaluating biological effect of coupled compound, Colchitaxel, on cytoskeleton.
Collaborators:
Bombuwala, Karunananda Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Kinstle, Thomas, Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Popik, Vladimir Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Heckman, Carol, Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Vandevelde, David M. (20)
Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Interpretation of the Depositional Environment of Dinosaur Sites, Brushy Basin member of the Jurassic Morrison Formation, East-central Utah
An important dinosaur location in Utah consists of at least eleven complete specimens, and many thousands of individual bones, foot prints, trackways, and coprolites.  This study puts the dinosaur remains in context, by describing and interpreting ancient soils (paleosols) and the deposits of river channels, floodplains, wetlands (coals), and tufas.
Collaborators:
Evans, James E., Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Lewandowski, Sharon A., Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Veerapaneni, Ram S. (83)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Analysis and Characterization of Microbes from Ancient Glacial Ice
We  isolate and identify microorganisms from different ice cores in Arctic and Antarctic regions. The cores we use from the Arctic and Antarctic are from the same time periods-10,000, 50,000, 100,000 and 150,000 years old. We analyse and compare these ancient microbes.
Collaborators:
D'Elia, Tom V., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Rogers, Scott O. Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Vicol, Armeria  (109)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Internal Transcribed Sequences of Shark rRNA May Contain Introns
Introns are known to be present in the small and large subunit rRNAs in many eukaryotes. We propose that introns also are present in the intervening sequences between those rRNA segments. The presence of these introns may be correlated with the evolutionary history of the different sharks.
Collaborators:
Rogers, Scott O., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Vincent, Robert K. (15)
Geology (College of Arts & Sciences)
Creation of High-Resolution Epidemiological Databases
A USDA-funded GIS and remote sensing study conducted jointly by BGSU, UT, and MUO has created a GIS data base of farm fields that use Class B sewage sludge, animal waste, and neither types of waste for epidemiological research aimed toward determining health effects of sewage sludge.
Collaborators:
McNulty, Wendy S., Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies (University of Nebraska, Lincoln)

 Viramontez Anguiano, Ruben P. (50)
Human Development & Family Studies, School of Family & Consumer Sciences (College of Education & Human Development)
Los Nuevos Nortenos: Key issues facing Mejicano families in Northwest Ohio
The goal of this study was to explore different ecological factors that were impacting Mejicano families in Northwest Ohio.
Collaborators:
Chavez, Marco A. (Florida International University)

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  Wang, Haouyu (139)
Applied Sciences (Firelands)
Detection of Changes in Scaphoid and Lunate 3d Motion Following Wrist Injury
 Damage to the ligaments of the wrist is a common injury, but one that is not well publicized.  In 1999, traumatic wrist injuries were reported by 88,000 workers in private industry and by 580,000 people whose ligamentous injuries were related to consumer products1,2.  In particular, injuries due to recreational activities such as snowboarding, skateboarding, and riding scooters has increased at a rate of 15% per year.XXOneregion of the wrist that is commonly injured after falling on an outstretched hand is the scapholunate (SL) joint (fig 1).  An impact to the wrist may produce carpal instability where the stabilizing ligaments of the wrist are compromised (fig 2). Instability of the scapholunate joint is frequently manifested by pain but it is difficult to determine which ligaments are torn following injury.

 Wang, Haouyu (140)
Applied Sciences (Firelands)
Computation of an Irregulary Shaped Volume between Two Wrist Bones
 Instability of the scapholunate joint (fig 1) is frequently manifested by wrist pain and is sometimes visualized by a 2 to 4 mm gap between the scaphoid and lunate (fig 2).  Surgical repairs have had limited success, in part due to the surgeon being unsure which  ligament or ligaments have been torn until the time of surgery. Various methods have been used to describe this gap between the bones and various levels of instability have been described. Ideally a surgeon would have an imaging technique (x-ray, CT scan or MRI) that would help in determining which ligaments have been damaged by  visualizing the gap between the bones. Previously we have suggested two  measurements, a 1D minimum gap between the bones and a 2D areal descriptor of the gap. They are calculated from 3D models of the lunate and scaphoid based upon CT  scans and appear to be better gap indicators than a radiograph. To better describe the  changes in the scaphoid and lunate kinematics after injury, we are hypothesizing that a 3D measurement, a volume of space between the articulating surfaces, would be a  valuable descriptor and perhaps delineator between levels of instability.

 Winslow, Christopher J. (67)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Young-of-the-year smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) survival and growth rate in Lake Erie as determined by abiotic factors and multiple invaders: quantifying effects of round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) and dreissenids.
How has the introduction of two invasives into Lake Erie, dressenids (mollusc) and round gobies (RG, a fish), affected growth and vulnerability of young smallmouth bass (YSMB), an important sport fish?  We used experiments to evaluate how dressenids mediate YSMB growth and how RG directly and indirectly affect YSMB growth.
Collaborators:
Wiegmann, Daniel D., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Miner, Jeffrey G., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

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   Zhang, Gang  (80)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Survaillance of influenza viruses genotypes in Northeast Siberian lake water and ice
Molecular techniques are used in this study to survey the gene pool of influenza viruses in Northeast Siberian lake water and ice. Those viruses are deposited by migrating wild birds, the believed source of all influenza subtypes. This research will enrich our knowledge about influenza viruses, which could enter human population one day.
Collaborators:
Rogers, Scott O., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Zimmerman, Lauren A. (90)
Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)
Prediction of protein motifs essential for efficient energy transduction in the Tol system.
Tol system proteins mediate energy transfer between membranes of Gram-negative bacteria.  Energy transfer requires protein interactions at sites that are unknown.  To identify these sites, we will use Tol proteins from a variety of bacteria, and characterize similarities and differences between those that work together, and those that do not.
Collaborators:
Larsen, Ray A., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

 Zubricky, James R. (46)
Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
The Three-Dimensional Modeling of RNA Using Rapid Prototyping Techniques
RNA, a nucleic acid, is a very important molecule in the regulation of most (if not all) of the activities in most organisms.  Because of the different ways the molecules could orient itself, there are many different possibilities as to how RNA can be viewed three-dimensionally.  With the advent of rapid prototyping, and in conjunction with the Center for Applied Technology, we have been successful in creating hand-held 3D models of RNA motifs for use in both research and education.
Collaborators:
Leontis, Neocles B., Chemistry (College of Arts & Sciences)
Catalano, Joseph M., Center for Applied Technology (College of Technology)
Walker, Meredith D., Biological Sciences (College of Arts & Sciences)

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