Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 Scholars
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Beckman Scholars Program |
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Mackenzie Parker Colstrip, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | An investigation of the DNA-binding properties of two novel Dps-proteins from the Archaeans Prococcus furiosus and Sulfolobus solfataricus | ||||
INBRE Scholars |
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Elliott Barnhart Broadus, Montana |
Microbiology
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Mentor: | Tim Ford, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Community analysis of methanogenic archaea within underground coal beds |
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Holly Basta Great Falls, Montana |
Microbiology
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Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Prediction of protein:protein interactions: A protein disorder approach |
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Trevor Beard Durango, Colorado |
Microbiology |
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Mentor: | Jim Burritt, Mircrobiology | ||||
Project: |
Co-localization of NADPH oxidase with A. fumigatus conidia in human neutrophils |
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Teresa Blaskovich Butte, Montana |
Chemistry Biochemistry |
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Mentor: | Jean Starkey, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Expression profiling canine tumors for pre-clinical studies of photodynamic therapy |
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Anna Burke Bozeman, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Michele Hardy, Veterinary and Molecular Biology | ||||
Project: |
Stimulation of antiviral immune mechanisms by natural and synthetic compounds |
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Alex Caten Billings, Montana |
Cell Biology and Nueroscience Biomedical Science |
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Mentor: | Roger Bradley, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
Analyzing the role of Chick Protocadherin 1 in neural cell migration |
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Megan Duffy Dillon, Montana |
Microbiology
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Mentor: | Dionne Gesink Law, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Epidemology of births in Montana |
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Kathryn Hoyt Bellingham, Washington |
Chemical Engineering
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Mentor: | Sarah Codd, Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Project: | Deomonstration of novel MRI contrast technique for use on biofilms | ||||
Abby Kelly Fort Benton, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Benfang Lei , Veterinary and Molecular Biology | ||||
Project: | Group A Streptococcus transcpription regulator Mrr: Protein preparation and investigation on its interaction with the promoter of the Virulence Gene emm | ||||
Molly Krehlik Juneau, Alaska |
Health and Human Development
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Mentor: | Christina Campbell, Health and Human Development | ||||
Project: | The influence of plant based omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammatory gene expression in post menopausal women | ||||
Julianna Morley Missoula, Montana |
Biomedical Science
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Mentor: | Mary Cloninger, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Isolation of Galectin-3 and binding assay design | ||||
Mital Patel Mumbai, India |
Biotechnology
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Mentor: | Barry Pyle, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Household water biofilms |
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Lena Petersen Polson, Montana |
Biochemistry and Dietetics
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Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Proteomic analysis of the effects of the MNV-1 on murine cells | ||||
Laura Richert Pocatello, Idaho |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Heini Miettinen, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Functional role of neutrophil formyl peptide receptor in inflammatory bowel disease |
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Jeff Sadino Whitefish, Montana |
Physics
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Mentor: | Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
A new expression cloning strategy for isolating cell surface proteins |
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Justin Schwartzenberger Butte, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: |
Using photoactivatable drug analogues to map the antagonist binding cites of CCR5 |
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Paul Tewson Bozeman, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Roger Bradley, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | Analyzing the role of N-cadherin mediated cell adhesion in neural crest migration | ||||
Joseph Twitchell Wolf Point, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Mary Cloninger, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Indium catalyzed carbohydrate acetylation | ||||
Michael Wright Columbia Falls, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Using NGAL to mimick the CD4 binding site on gp120 | ||||
Undergraduate Scholars Program |
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Nicolette Allen Byron, Wyoming |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Karen Zulkowski, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Integration of geriatric content into a new curriculum | ||||
Ruhani Amin Bozeman, Montana |
Microbiology
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Mentor: | Barry Pyle, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Immunomagnetic separation of E. coli O157 using mibrobial-vac and pathatrix | ||||
Leif Anderson Bremerton, Washington |
Earth Sciences- Geology
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Mentor: | William Locke, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Geomorphology and glacial history of the Kongressvatnet catchment, Svalbard, Norway | ||||
Tyler Arbour Dillon, Montana |
Chemistry
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Mentor: | Trevor Douglas , Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | An investigation of the binuclear active site of the Dps-like protein from Sulfolobus solfataricus | ||||
Kathrine Baldwin Bozeman, Montana |
History and German
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Mentor: | Patricia Anne Simpson, Modern Languages and Literatures | ||||
Project: | Youth perspectives and pop culture: Turkish immigration and integration in Germany | ||||
Laura Barney Lewistown, Montana |
Psychology
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Mentor: | Jason Clark-Miller, Sociology | ||||
Project: | Affect control theory and exotic dancing | ||||
Ashley Bembenek |
Soil and Water Science
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Mentor: | Bill Locke , Land Resources and Environmental Science | ||||
Project: | Improving temporal resolution of extreme fluvial events recorded in Ugandan dambo soils using optical age chronology | ||||
Jake Berriochoa Boise, Idaho |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience Biomedical Science |
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Mentor: | Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | A novel approach to a genetically encoded voltage sensor | ||||
Christina Carr |
Earth Science
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Mentor: | Bill Locke, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Controls on suspended sediment transport in Linneelva Sualbard | ||||
Patrick Carroll Bend, Oregon |
French and Film
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Mentor: | Ada Giusti, Modern Languages and Literatures | ||||
Project: | An assessment of humanitarian organizations in Francophone Europe | ||||
Chase Clausen Bozeman, Montana |
Earth Science
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Mentor: | Mark Skidmore , Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Respiration and metabolism of sporosarcina strain BM-5, a a psychrophilic bacteria immured in ice | ||||
Christian Coe |
Chemistry
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Mentor: | John Peters, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | FI FI FT-IR characterization of fe-only hydrogenases | ||||
Angela Cole Polson, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Roger Bradley, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | Immunolocalization of chick pedhl | ||||
Kevin Connolly Bozeman, Montana |
Media and Theatre Arts
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Mentor: | Walter Metz, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
Project: | People are curious | ||||
Rebecca Cooper Corvallis, Oregon |
Pre-Nursing and French
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Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | High lysine yeast replacement | ||||
John Davies Bellevue, Washington |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Predicting amino acid contacts among the three proteins of the replication/transcription complex of the order Mononegavirales | ||||
Meagan DeRaps Tampa, Florida |
Earth Science
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Mentor: | Todd Feeley, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Petrology and geochemistry of plagioclase-phyric basaltic lava flows on St. George Island, Alaska: Evidence for a genetic link between magmatic centers of the Pribilof Islands | ||||
Amy Druse Bellevue, Washington |
Photography and Language Commerce, French |
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Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Effective visual aids for coaching non-literate subsistence farmers in Mali | ||||
Kyle Eaton Bozeman, Montana |
Media and Theatre Arts |
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Mentor: | Paul Monaco, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
Project: | Experimental Animation | ||||
Sarah Eby Eagle River, Alaska |
Health and Human Development and Psychology |
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Mentor: | Michael Hahn, Health and Human Development | ||||
Project: | The effect of dual-attention tasks on cognitive motor function | ||||
Aleisha Elliott Kirkland, Washington |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Jean Starkey, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | The effects of photodynamic therapy on the vascular system of MDA-MB-231 tumors | ||||
Danielle Elliott Helena, Montana |
Photography
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Mentor: | Daniel Wise, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
Project: | Predicting the visual impact of the Aspen Trails subdivision through a combination of photography and digital manipulation | ||||
Tyrell Elliott Helena, Montana |
Media and Theatre Arts
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Mentor: | Dennis Aig, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
Project: | Creating a music video | ||||
Andrew Fahlgren Glasgow, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Benfang Lei , Veterinary and Molecular Biology | ||||
Project: | Preparation and test of protein Spy0269, a putative protective antigen for Group A Streptoccocus | ||||
Kelby Fischer Helena, Montana |
English Literature
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Mentor: | Gordon Brittan, History and Philosophy | ||||
Project: | Exploitation vs. utilization: A case for the bioprospecting of thermophiles in Yellowstone National Park | ||||
Karen Gaulke Bozeman, Montana |
Religious Studies and History
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Mentor: | Lynda Sexson, History and Philosophy | ||||
Project: | The Carona Project | ||||
Isaiah Helm Jordan, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering
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Mentor: | Michael Edens , Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | ||||
Project: | Supersonic aircract efficiency enhancement with variable geometry wing structures | ||||
Jay Hendricks Billings, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Edward Dratz, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Determination of the structure of dark adapted bovine rhodopsin-antibody complex | ||||
Veronica Hendrikson |
Spanish
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Mentor: | Bridget Kevane, Modern Languages | ||||
Project: | Latino-Jewsih literature | ||||
Doug Higgins Crystal Lake, Illinois |
Environmental Biology
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Mentor: | Cathy Zabinski, Land Resources and Environmental Science | ||||
Project: | Utilizing existing CO2 gradients in Yellowstone National Park to investigate plant and soil microbial responses to elevated CO2 | ||||
Ryan Holtan Anchorage, Alaska |
Political Science
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Mentor: | Jerry Calvert, Political Science | ||||
Project: | Bust and boom: Fiscal policies of natural resource dependent states | ||||
Roger Hunt Boston, Massachusetts |
Philosophy
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Mentor: | Gordon Brittan, Philosophy | ||||
Project: | Itellectual property and bioprospecting | ||||
Sonya Iverson Sunburst, Montana |
Biotechnology and Psychology
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Mentor: | Ed Schmidt, Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
Project: | Correlating molecular evolution of TFIID to vertebrate evolutionary transitions | ||||
Anya Jackson Great Falls, Montana |
Biological Sciences, Ecology
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Mentor: | Kevin O'Neill | ||||
Project: | Behavioral responses of Aedes aegypti (L.) to varying temperatures | ||||
Elizabeth Johnson Eagle, Idaho |
Paleontology
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Mentor: | David Varricchio, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Coprolite mineralization investigation | ||||
Holly Kary Billings, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Karen Zulkowski, Nursing | ||||
Project: | LTC deep tissue injury | ||||
Lindsay Klouser Bozeman, Montana |
Biochemistry Pre-Veterinary |
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Mentor: | Alan Dyer, Plant Science and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Chitinase enzyme activity in relation to fusarium pathogen population in wheat crop | ||||
Joseph Krakker Boise, Idaho |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
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Mentor: | Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | Split protein complementation assay | ||||
Emily Kuipers Bozeman, Montana |
English Literature and French
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Mentor: | Ada Guisti, Modern Languages and Literatures | ||||
Project: | An assessment of French humanitarian organizations | ||||
Viktor Kujawa Butte, Montana |
Art
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Mentor: | Rick Pope, Art | ||||
Project: | Combined ceramic techniques to construct large sculptural forms | ||||
Joseph Lacerenza |
Plant Biotechnology
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Mentor: | Mike Giroux, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Wheat and barley as a starch source for production of ethanol alcohol in Montana | ||||
Keri Lackey Sturgis, Michigan |
Biological Sciences Fish and Wildlife Management |
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Mentor: | David Willey, Ecology | ||||
Project: | Mexican spotted owl diet study | ||||
Patrick Lawrence Bozeman, Montana |
Land Resources and Environmental Sciences |
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Mentor: | Cliff Montagne , Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||||
Project: | Remote sensing analysis of desertification in the Darhat Valley, Mongolia | ||||
Brent Leavell Bozeman, Montana |
Earth Science Geography of South-East Asia |
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Mentor: | Nora Smith, University Studies | ||||
Project: | Religion in schools, a pilot study of Indonesia's mandate for prayer in schools | ||||
Karyn Lewis Ashland, Missouri |
Psychology
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Mentor: | Jessi Smith, Psychology | ||||
Project: | Group membership as a moderator of the relationship between rejection and empathic accuracy | ||||
Nathanael Lintner East Glacier Park, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience Biomedical Sciences |
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Mentor: | Martin Lawrence | ||||
Project: | Structural studies of STIVA81, a protein from a novel crenarchaeal virus | ||||
Jennifer Lyles Big Timber, Montana |
Microbiology
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Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Identification of retroid agents in Macaca mulatta and comparison with Homo sapien and Pan troglodytes | ||||
Meekyung MacMurdie Whitehall, Montana |
Religious Studies and Art History
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Mentor: | Lynda Sexson, History and Philosophy | ||||
Project: | The Carona Project | ||||
Josh Manchester Great Falls, Montana |
Microbiology
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Mentor: | Linda Hyman, Health Sciences | ||||
Project: | The assessment of the effects of microgravity on Canidia albicans | ||||
Nicole Marquardt Bozeman, Montana |
English
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Mentor: | Gwendolyn Morgan , English | ||||
Project: | Creation of memory | ||||
Natalie McGowan Stevensville, Montana |
Animal Science
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Mentor: | Shannon Moreaux, Animal and Range Sciences | ||||
Project: | A survey of selenium supplementation in the United States Pony Club | ||||
Brittania McNair Riverton, Wyoming |
Sociology
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Mentor: | Jason Clark-Miller, Sociology | ||||
Project: | Stigma with-in exotic dance clubs | ||||
Eva Mends Bozeman, Montana |
Biomedical Sciences and French
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Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Exploration of traditional anti-malarial medicinal plants and their effectiveness in clinical trials | ||||
Ryan Minton Rapid City, South Dakota |
English Literature
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Mentor: | Robert Campbell, History | ||||
Project: | Impacts of the wilderness ideal on National Park Service policy and management | ||||
Sarah Mullowney Butte, Montana |
Engineering and Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Brent Peyton, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: | Enzymatic activities of Yellowstone thermal alkylphiles | ||||
Colette Nelson Belgrade, Montana |
Motion Picture Video Theatre
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Mentor: | Bill Neff, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
Project: | Life without parole | ||||
Jesse Olsen Molt, Montana |
Biotechnology Animal Systems |
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Mentor: | James Berardinelli, Animal and Range Sciences | ||||
Project: |
Adrenal activation by the biostimulatory effect of bulls and the resumption of ovarian cycling activity in postpartum, primiparous, anovular beef cows |
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Luke Oltrogge Absarokee, Montana |
Chemistry
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Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Mechanistic analysis of an antioxidant protein cage (SsDps-L) from Sulfolobus solfactaricus using mass spectrometry and fluorescent labeling techniques | ||||
Megan O'Reilly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Biology Fish and Wildlife Management |
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Mentor: | Robert Garrott, Ecology | ||||
Project: | Relationships among moose abundance, willow community structure, and migratory landbirds at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | ||||
Duke Pauli Cascade, Montana |
Biotechnology
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Mentor: | Alice Pilgeram and David Sands, Plant Science | ||||
Project: | Synthesis of bio-lubricants using transgenic mushrooms | ||||
Mark Paulson Rapid City, South Dakota |
Organismal Biology and Photography |
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Mentor: | Robert Sharrock | ||||
Project: | Deforestation and avian communities along Loreto Road, eastern foothills, Ecuador | ||||
Reyan Pulido Lahaina, Hawaii |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Wade Hill, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Risk perception of enviornmental contaminants among rural households | ||||
Shawna Raden Plains, Montana |
Land Rehabilitation
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Mentor: | Cathy Zabinski, Land Resources and Environmental Science | ||||
Project: | Investigating temperature tolerances of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi isolated from different temperature regimes | ||||
Jonathan Reddinger Billings, Montana |
Philosophy and Economics
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Mentor: | Rob Fleck, Ag Economics and Economics | ||||
Project: | Genetic algorithms in economics | ||||
Christoffer Renner |
Physics and Applied Math
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Mentor: | Robert Maher, Electrical and Computer engineering | ||||
Project: | Passive ultrasonic sound detection | ||||
Leif Routman Northbrook, Illinois |
Guitar Performance
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Mentor: | Terry Beaubois, Arts and Architechture | ||||
Project: | Digital collaborations: Music and design in a complex age | ||||
Ben Ruffatto Whitefish, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | Novel approach to a gene encoded voltage sensor | ||||
Jay Rutherford Missoula, Montana |
Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Mentor: | Joseph Seymour, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: | Characterization of liquids in porous media using earth's field NMR | ||||
Logan Shultz Chelan, Washington |
Chemical Engineering
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Mentor: | Robin Gerlach , Center for Biofilm Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: | Effects of biofilms on porous media system | ||||
Jonathan Shafer Billings, Montana |
Electrical Engineering
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Mentor: | David Dickensheets, Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
Project: | Micromachined substrates for platinum wire growth | ||||
Ronald Sheppard Frenchtown, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Sandra Kuntz, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Methylmercury risk awareness: A comprehensive review of current literature | ||||
Joseph Sibbert Oak Harbor, Washington |
Chemical Engineering
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Mentor: | Brent Peyton, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: | Identification of siderophores produced by extremophiles | ||||
David Smith |
Plant Biotechnology
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Mentor: | Tracy Dougher, Plant Science and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Influence on seed emergence due to smoke and water quantity | ||||
Mitchell Smith Coram, Montana |
French
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Mentor: | Ada Giusti | ||||
Project: | Assessing French humanitarian organizations | ||||
Kevin Swanson Butte, Montana |
Biomedicine
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Mentor: | John Peters , Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Expression, purification and characterization of HydG from Clostridium acetobutylicum | ||||
Tara Swope Miles City, Montana |
Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Are the retroid agents from Saccharomyces cerevisiae found on other yeast genomes? | ||||
Shane Tillo Helena, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | In-vitro protein complementation assay | ||||
Dallas Timms Albaquerque, New Mexico |
Anthropology
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Mentor: | Michael Neeley, Sociology and Anthropology | ||||
Project: | A GIS analysis of prehistoric settlement patterns in west-central Jordan | ||||
Erick Tombre Missoula, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Sandra Kuntz, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Missoula county public schools (MCPS) body mass index project | ||||
Alicia Tolar Bozeman, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Site specific mutagenesis of the M13 Phage pIII protein | ||||
Sadie Tynes Simms, Montana |
English Literature, History and Religious Studies |
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Mentor: | Lynda Sexson, History and Philosophy | ||||
Project: | The Carona Project | ||||
Loni Waters, Crystal Lake, Illinois |
Anthropology
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Mentor: | Michael Neeley, Sociology and Anthropology | ||||
Project: | Analysis of Natufian microlithic tools from two sites in west-central Jordan | ||||
Riley Wedlake Spokane, Washington |
Biomedical Science, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
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Mentor: | James Berardinelli, Animal and Range Sciences | ||||
Project: | Identification of endocrinological changes associated with chronic wasting disease in cervids | ||||
Amber Weitzel Wolf Creek, Montana |
Ecology
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Mentor: | Luther Talbert, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Molecular markers for low polyphenol oxidase levels in wheat | ||||
Michael Welch Havre, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Gary Strobel, Plant Science | ||||
Project: | Isolating endophytic streptomycetes | ||||
Ryan Worden Wausau, Wisconsin |
Psychology
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Mentor: | Keith Hutchison | ||||
Project: | Measuring retrieval processes of prospective memory | ||||