Academic Year 2009-2010 Scholars
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Beckman Scholars Program |
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Courtney Reichhardt Butte, Montana |
Chemistry
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Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
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Investigation of the catalase activity of a DpsL protein isolated from Sulfolobus solfataricus |
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INBRE Scholars |
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Patrick Bender Moscow, Idaho |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: |
Investigation of T140/CXCR4 interactions |
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Ryan Boharski Kalispell, Montana |
Organismal Biology
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Mentor: | Richard Bessen, Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
Project: | Recombinant prion protein multimer as a potential vaccine aganst prion disease | ||||
Brittany Buchholz Helena, Montana |
Cell Biology and Nueroscience
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Mentor: | Barry Pyle, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Description of Helicobacter pylori housekeeping and virulence genes during VBNC and after resuscitation into viable form |
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Loribeth Evertz Joliet, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering
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Mentor: | Sarah Codd, Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Project: |
Oscillatory flow phenomena in simple fluids and comlex fluids such as blood |
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Hilary Fabich Livingston, Montana |
Chemical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Joseph Seymour, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: |
Rheological and MR characterization of Xanthan Gum/Locust Bean gum gels for drug delivery and biofilm model |
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Drago Guggiana Copiapo, Chile |
Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology |
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Mentor: | Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
Designing a genetically encoded hypoxia fluorescent sensor - phase III |
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Tiffany Hensley Whitefish, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
Exploring a possible signaling role for Aquaporin-3b in neural plate cells of Xenopus laevis |
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Shannon Kruse Belgrade, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: |
Investigation of adeno associated virus capsids by hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry |
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Karin Langhus Big Timber, Montana |
Biotechnology and Microbiology
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Mentor: | Michael Franklin, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Characterizing PA4634.1, PA2623.1, and PA2364.1 of Pseudomonas aeruginosa; novel small regulatory RNAs |
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Heather Lytle Fairfield, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Elizabeth Rink, Health and Human Development | ||||
Project: |
Implementing community health palliative care services for critical patients in Nkomazi, South Africa |
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Allison MacGregor Park City, Utah |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Michael Franklin, Microbiology | ||||
Project: |
Sequence identification of novel ncRNAs in Pseudomonas aeruginosa using 5' RACE |
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Dylan Malloy Butte, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Karen Zulkowski, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Pressure ulcer prevalence in nursing homes: Does education make a difference? | ||||
Mary Bethany McMaster Hardin, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | John Miller, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
Self-recognition and forced lateralization of normal subjects |
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Gharett Meng Missoula, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Sheila Nielsen-Preiss | ||||
Project: |
Exploration into mineralization |
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Lyne Tchapmi Petse Yaounde, Cameroon |
Computer Engineering and Math
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Mentor: | Brendan Mumey, Computer Science | ||||
Project: |
Algorithms of genome sequence assembly |
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Mark Schaefer Bozeman, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Roger Bradly, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
PcdH-1 and neural crest adhesion |
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Joseph Steffens Helena, Montana |
Biomedical Science and Chemistry
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Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: |
Activity based protein profiling with Sulfolobus solfataricus |
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Caleb Sturge Bozeman, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Frances Lefcort, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
Effects of anaplastic lymphoma kinase on motor neuron and cardiac crest survival in developing chick |
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Alfred Swanson Valdez Alaska |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
Zic 1 mediated anterior posterior axis patterning by CRABPII induction of hindbrain Hox genes |
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Sarah Walton Butte, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: |
Mapping the binding site of peptide antagonists and guanide and biguanide inhibition of CXCR4 |
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Catherine Worth Livingston, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Clarann Weinert, Nursing | ||||
Project: |
Rural perspectives: Pain management and the creative arts |
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Thomas Wright Columbia Falls, Montana |
Biochemistry
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Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: |
Antibacterial properties of biguanides |
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USP Scholars |
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Stuart Baker Lake Forest Park, Washington |
Environmental Science |
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Mentor: | Bill Inskeep, Land Resources and Environmental Science | ||||
Project: |
Characterization of a novel thermoacidophilic iron oxidizer |
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Jace Becker Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Photography
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Mentor: | Ian van Coller, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | MESA Project | ||||
Tami Beers Belgrade, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Elizabeth Kinion, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Xylitol and its use as a treatment of early childhood caries (ECC) | ||||
Shawn Behzadi Bozeman, Montana |
Microbiology
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Mentor: | Sandra Halonen, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Identification of IFN-y resistance genes in Toxoplasma gondii | ||||
Eli Berry Reed Point, Montana |
Biotechnology
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Mentor: | James Berardinelli, Animal and Range Sciences | ||||
Project: |
Acute effect of exposing eighteen-month-old virgin ewes to mature rams on temporal characteristics of cortisol and LH concentration patterns during the transition from non-breeding season to the breeding season |
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Conor Bolger Minocqua, Wisconsin |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Mentor: | Roger Bradly, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: |
P120: A molecular interaction |
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Kari Bowles Belgrade, Montana |
Film
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Mentor: | Paul Monaco, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Ezra and Imogene | ||||
Tyler Bridges Sumter, South Carolina |
Paleontology
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Mentor: | David Varricchio, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: |
Applying taphonomy to the fossil "soft tissue"/biofilm controversy |
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Ryan Browning Boise, Idaho |
Film
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Mentor: | Tom Watson, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: |
Once a runner |
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Crystal Carpenter Louisville, Kentucky |
Art
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Mentor: | Nelleke Beltjens, Art | ||||
Project: |
Disposability |
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Travis Corthouts Canton, Connecticut |
Geology
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Mentor: | David Lageson, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Strain analysis on the Rierdon Limestone | ||||
Perrie Crampton Dillon, Montana |
Animal Science
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Mentor: | James Berardinelli, Animal and Range Sciences | ||||
Project: | Effect of ram exposure on temporal patterns of metabolic hormones and progesterone concentrations in 18-month-old virgin Targhee ewes during the transition into the breeding season | ||||
Rebecca Croghan Bozeman, Montana |
Early Childhood Education
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Mentor: | Bethany Letiecq, Health and Human Development | ||||
Project: | The debate of same sex marriage | ||||
David Cronk Montrose, Pennsylvania |
Liberal Studies
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Mentor: | Ilse Lee, Honors | ||||
Project: | Chasing the black bear | ||||
Kerstin Cullen Valdez, Alaska |
Physics
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Mentor: | Galina Malovichko, Physics | ||||
Project: | EPR characterization of lithium niobate doped with non-paramagnetic modifiers | ||||
Ellie Davis Princeton, New Jersey |
Evolution and Ecology
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Mentor: | Brian McGlynn, Land Resources and Environmental Science | ||||
Project: | Nutrient concentrations and bacterial biomass in streams located in the West Fork Watershed, Southwest Montana | ||||
Erin Doherty Billings, Montana |
Art History
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Mentor: | Harvey Hamburgh, Art | ||||
Project: |
Exploring documentaries on the individual |
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Amber Dubay Bozeman, Montana |
Nursing
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Mentor: | Kathleen Schachman, Nursing | ||||
Project: |
Adaptation and testing of an intsrument to measure stressors in spouses of firefighters |
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Megan Dunbar Bozeman, Montana |
Photography
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Mentor: | Ian van Coller, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Anaconda: An opportunity just outside | ||||
Patrick Dyess Houston, Texas |
Geology |
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Mentor: | David Mogk, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Petrographic, structural, and deformation history of high grade Archean metamorphic in Bear Trap Canyon, Montana | ||||
Dustin Elliott Billings, Montana |
Chemical Engineering
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Mentor: | Paul Gannon, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: |
Interfacial interactions among cathode materials and the protective coatings on stainless steel interconnects in solid oxide fuel cells |
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ZuZu Feder Bozeman, Montana |
English Literature |
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Mentor: | Doug Downs, English | ||||
Project: | Metaphors in freshman descriptions of writing | ||||
Justin Folsom Helena, Montana |
Economics
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Mentor: | Wendy Stock, Economics | ||||
Project: | Assessment of formal study labs on the learning outcomes of Economics 101 students at Montana State University | ||||
Alaina Garcia Bozeman, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering and Math |
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Mentor: | Robb Larson, Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Project: | Tesla Turbine micro-hydro system: Design, fabrication, analysis and evaluation of a unique small, low-cost electrical power generation system | ||||
Philip Gardner Hayden, Idaho |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
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Mentor: | Matthew Fields, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Characterization of microbial communities from thermoalkaline springs in Yellowstone National Park | ||||
Anna Gerasimova Billings, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
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Mentor: | Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | Cellular localization of aquaporin-3b in the neural folds of Xenopus laevis embryos | ||||
Hunter Graham Red Lodge, Montana |
Photography |
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Mentor: | Alexis Pike, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Combat witness: A photographic documentary including first-hand accounts of combat | ||||
Anne Hansen Bozeman, Montana |
Nursing and Spanish |
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Mentor: | Sandra Kuntz, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Direct observation and analysis of healthcare provider focus groups | ||||
Travis Harrer Bozeman, Montana |
Chemical and Biological Engineering |
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Mentor: | Robin Gerlach, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: | Enrichment of ureolytic microorganisms and evaluation of alternate urea sources for carbonate biomineralization | ||||
Benjamin Hogenson Billings, Montana |
Electrical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Brock LaMeres , Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
Project: | Robotic lunar regolith excavator | ||||
Timothy Holland La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Environmental Horticulture |
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Mentor: | William Hoch, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | In vitro isolation and DNA content determination of the Japanese endangered Rhododendron, R. uwaense | ||||
Nicole Holyoak Missoula, Montana |
Chemical and Biological Engineering |
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Mentor: | Jeffrey Heys, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: | Simulation of particle deposition in the human airways | ||||
Christine Holzwarth Billings, Montana |
Chemistry |
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Mentor: | Robert Szilagyi, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | The molecular origin of uranium toxicity in biological systems | ||||
David Householter Sandpoint, Idaho |
Computer Science |
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Mentor: | John Paxton, Computer Science | ||||
Project: | MESA Website Development | ||||
Amanda Hyman Appleton, Wisconsin |
Environmental Biology |
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Mentor: | Geoffrey Poole, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||||
Project: | Stream metabolism following restoration and remediation of Silver Bow Creek, Montana, USA | ||||
Brian Johnson Spokane, Washington |
Film |
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Mentor: | Tom Watson, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Dr. Kilkenny | ||||
Shawn Jones Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
Land Rehabilitation |
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Mentor: | Stuart Challender and Laura Larsson, Earth Sciences and Nursing | ||||
Project: | Integration of geospatial and social science techniques in the evaluation and effectiveness of the Gallatin Valley radon testing program | ||||
Sabindra Katila Pokhara, Nepal |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
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Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Retroid analysis of mammalian genome | ||||
Cynthia Kempf Bozeman, Montana |
Nursing |
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Mentor: | Elizabeth Kinion, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Investigating Streptococcus mutans in early childhood caries | ||||
Jamie Kern Freeburg, Illinois |
Paleontology |
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Mentor: | Frankie Jackson, Earth Sciences | ||||
Project: | Comparison of two methods used to calculate water vapor conductance in modern and fossilized eggshell using an additional analysis technique | ||||
Teresa Keserich Bozeman, Montana |
Graphic Design |
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Mentor: | Jeffrey Conger, Graphic Design | ||||
Project: | Italy 1:1 | ||||
Scott Larson Bozeman, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Daniel Miller, Civil Engineering | ||||
Project: | Avalanche explosives: A study on the stresses induced within snow layers | ||||
Autumn Laughbaum Scobey, Montana |
Statistics |
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Mentor: | Megan Higgs, Mathematical Sciences | ||||
Project: | Animated statistical graphics for data visualization | ||||
Heather Lee Bozeman, Montana |
Paleontology |
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Mentor: | Ada Giusti, Modern Languages | ||||
Project: | An assessment of volunteer opportunities in the French overseas Department of la Reunion | ||||
Kira Lee Libby, Montana |
Music Education |
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Mentor: | Ilse Lee, Honors | ||||
Project: | Cultural influences on music education | ||||
Nicole Lerner Bozeman, Montana |
Electrical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Joseph Shaw, Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
Project: | Calibrating and quantifying a white light control channel of an aurora detector | ||||
Jennene Lyda Billings, Montana |
Microbiology |
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Mentor: | Sandra Halonen, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Utilization of BiFC to view host endoplasmic reticulum's IGTP-mediated disruption of the Toxoplasma gondii vacuole | ||||
Emma Lynn Mullingar, Ireland |
Film |
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Mentor: | Theo Lipfert, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Dictation | ||||
Alexandre Manigault Bozeman, Montana |
Anthropology |
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Mentor: | Tomomi Yamaguchi, Sociology and Anthropology | ||||
Project: | The rise of a "techno-class"? An ethnography of American college students' use of internet | ||||
Rose Marks Marlow, New Hampshire |
Plant Science |
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Mentor: | Lisa Rew, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||||
Project: | The invasion dynamics of Linaria dalmatica: A genetic approach | ||||
Bridgett McNulty Great Falls, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
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Mentor: | Roger Bradley, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
Project: | Determination of chick protocadherin-1 binding partners | ||||
Jon-Michael Mooney Pocatello, Idaho |
Film |
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Mentor: | Tom Watson, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | The novelist | ||||
Kevin Murray Billings, Montana |
Biochemistry |
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Mentor: | Robert Szilagyi, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Investigation of empirical molecular mechanics of Fe-S containing particles using an 11 node Silicon Graphics Octane computational cluster | ||||
Philip Murray Gig Harbor, Washington |
Anthropology |
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Mentor: | Tomomi Yamaguchi, Sociology and Anthropology | ||||
Project: | The Taliban movement: Creating cultural authority | ||||
Vanessa Naive Kalispell, Montana |
Film |
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Mentor: | Simon Dixon, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Russian cinema: The fall of the Soviet Union, and after | ||||
Wendy Nickisch Forsyth, Montana |
Organismal Biology |
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Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Sustainability in Sanambele | ||||
Jayson Nissen Havre, Montana |
Physics |
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Mentor: | Berk Knighton, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Passive high altitude capture of extraterrestrial pariculate | ||||
Stephanie Obernesser Yellowstone NP, Wyoming |
Photography |
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Mentor: | Alexis Pike, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Searching | ||||
Zachary Osterhout Seattle, Washington |
Film |
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Mentor: | Theo Lipfert, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | 100 yards | ||||
JM Peck Melrose, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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Mentor: | Kevin Amende, Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Project: | Montana exhibit house project | ||||
Zach Pershin Skokie, Illinois |
Economics |
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Mentor: | Wendy Stock, Economics | ||||
Project: | Assessment of formal study labs on learning outcomes of Economics 101 students at Montana State University | ||||
Lily Peterson Helena, Montana |
Biochemistry |
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Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Expression of chemokine receptors CCR5 and CXCR4 in insect cells | ||||
Michiel Pillet Landen, Belgium |
Paleontology |
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Mentor: | Jack Horner, Museum of the Rockies | ||||
Project: | Phylogenetic variation of the glycogen body and the endosacral enlargement | ||||
Christopher Poepping Evergreen, Colorado |
Microbiology |
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Mentor: | Barry Pyle, Microbiology | ||||
Project: | Genetic study of Streptomyces lividans containing plasmid pIJ702 | ||||
Paul Popovitch Bozeman, Montana |
Biotechnology |
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Mentor: | Abigail Richards, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
Project: | Characterization of siderophores produced by Halomonas elongata | ||||
Ross Radke Kirkland, Washington |
Film |
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Mentor: | James Joyce, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Special and visual FX for the low-budget filmmaker | ||||
Evan Rashid Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Ahsan Mian, Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Project: | Laser microjoining of dissimilar materials for applications in miniaturized devices | ||||
Thomas Robinson Ben Lomond, California |
Exercise Science |
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Mentor: | Robert Carson, Education | ||||
Project: | Inquiry of human response in group to severe trauma | ||||
Zachary Rogala Darby, Montana |
Philosophy |
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Mentor: | Sara Waller, History and Philosophy | ||||
Project: | Wolf and coyote vocalization patterns in applied cognitive epistemology | ||||
Shelby Rogala Darby, Montana |
English |
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Mentor: | Holly Grether, History and Philosophy | ||||
Project: | The wife of Buddha: Infrastructure, culture and religion in India | ||||
Sean Ryan Maple Valley, Washington |
Electrical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Joseph Shaw, Electrical Engineering | ||||
Project: | Feasibility study of infrared imaging for wolf population surveys | ||||
Nicole Schonenbach Ashland, Montana |
Chemical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Brent Peyton, Chemical Engineering | ||||
Project: | Algae to biodiesel: Optimization of algal growth and triacylglyceride accumulation | ||||
Kyla Selvig Scobey, Montana |
Biochemistry |
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Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
Project: | Changes in archaeal membrane composition and structure in response to viral infection | ||||
Matt Smith Helena, Montana |
Business Management |
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Mentor: | Cliff Montagne, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||||
Project: | Montana COOP structure and economic development in rural Kenya | ||||
Jasmine Snyder Bozeman, Montana |
Studio Arts |
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Mentor: | Heather Bentz, Art | ||||
Project: | Royal road self portraits | ||||
Teresa Snyder Great Bend, Kansas |
Economics |
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Mentor: | Wendy Stock, Economics | ||||
Project: | Assessment of formal study labs on learning outcomes in Economics 101 at Montana State University | ||||
Benjamin Staal Manhattan, Montana |
Electrical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Joseph Shaw, Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
Project: | Optical aurora detector redesign | ||||
Alyse Stark Sun Valley, Idaho |
Film |
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Mentor: | Tom Watson, Film and Photography | ||||
Project: | Resonance | ||||
Dustin Stoltz Florence, Montana |
Sociology |
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Mentor: | Steven Swinford, Sociology and Anthropology | ||||
Project: | Reducing barriers to positive masculinity: A rock climber's approach | ||||
Megan Sullivan Marshfield, Massachusetts |
Environmental Studies and Photography |
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Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Sanambelean cultural preservation | ||||
Michael Tarrant Butte, Montana |
Music Technology |
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Mentor: | Kristi McGarity, Music | ||||
Project: | Recording soundscapes: Chile | ||||
David Walsh Billings, Montana |
Physics |
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Mentor: | Randy Larimer, Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
Project: | Passive high altitude capture of extraterrestrial particulate | ||||
David Weir Belgrade, Montana |
Electrical Engineering |
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Mentor: | Wataru Nakagawa, Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
Project: | Silicon-on-insulator based optical waveguides integrated with sub-wavelength gratings | ||||
Amanda White Kalispell, Montana |
Nursing |
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Mentor: | Laura Larsson, Nursing | ||||
Project: | Exploring scope of practice issues for correctional facility nurses in the intermountain west | ||||
Matthew Widdekind Bozeman, Montana |
Psychology |
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Mentor: | Ian Handley, Psychology | ||||
Project: | The effects of general action/inaction goals on semantic priming | ||||
Sierra Zimmer Helena, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
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Mentor: | David Sands, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
Project: | Gluten-free culinary development and distribution of Camelina sativa based foods | ||||