Can severe neurodevelopmental abnormalities in cats be the result of a loss-of-function mutation in phosphoprotein enriched in astrocytes-15 (PEA15)? Kacie Florus, a senior majoring in Biomedical Sciences, is using her undergraduate research to answer this question. Florus studies how PEA15 may be involved in normal neurodevelopment by comparing the brains in normal cats (unaffected) to…Continue Reading Recently In Research- Kacie Florus
3D Printing has become a cost-effective option in the building of new materials. Rebecca Mulholland, a Junior in Mechanical Engineering, has decided to use this invention to create a 3D printed adjustable piano hammer that will allow pianos to have a built-in voicing process. This will benefit piano players, designers, manufacturers, craftsmen, listeners, and retailers…Continue Reading Recently in Research- Rebecca Mulholland
To gain a better understanding of the history of his instrument and to observe the specific influences of his playing, a jazz trombonist must ask himself two questions: “How did jazz trombone style and improvisation evolve from the early swing era into the bebop era?” and “What specific influences did the creators of bebop, Charlie…Continue Reading Recently in Research- Pate Brunner
In order to test and improve current surgical techniques, researchers frequently perform in vivo procedures on live pigs, whose anatomical structures are extremely similar to those of humans. While these procedures have led to progress, they have also generated concerns. Caroline George, a junior in Chemical Engineering, is seeking to develop more economically and ethically sound approaches…Continue Reading Recently in Research-Caroline George
The protein sources used in broiler chicken diets can vary based on ingredient cost and availability. It is also very common for several flocks of broiler chickens to be reared on the same litter before it is completely cleaned out and replaced. There is some speculation that these factors can influence the microbiome and the…Continue Reading Recently in Research- Jake Keel
Afrofuturism is a term that is becoming popular in contemporary culture. From the blockbuster Black Panther movie to mainstream singers like Janelle Monae, Afrofuturism can be found anywhere you look. Coined only 25 years ago, the term can be defined simply as African and diasporic African people in the arts speculatively projecting themselves into the…Continue Reading Recently in Research- Jordan Wade
Recently in Research- Sarah Webb The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, the only accredited university art museum in Alabama, contains an exhibit that examines art from Central African tribes Kuba and Luba. These tribes were prominent during the period of African Colonialism, a time when many colonial missionaries would travel to these places…Continue Reading Recently in Research- Sarah Webb
Recently in Research-Jordan Wade Afrofuturism is a term that is becoming popular in contemporary culture. From the blockbuster Black Panther movie to mainstream singers like Janelle Monae, Afrofuturism can be found anywhere you look. Coined only 25 years ago, the term can be defined simply as African and diasporic African people in the arts speculatively…Continue Reading Recently in Research-Jordan Wade
There are many different fields of psychology research, one of which is called Judgement and Decision- Making. This field has been growingrapidly over the last few years, but detailed studies have not kept pace. Haley Maul, a senior majoring in Psychology, is filling this gap. Haley knew she was interested in a career in psychology…Continue Reading Recently in Research – Haley Maul
Aquaponics is a term that refers to any system that creates a symbiotic environment for aquatic plants and animals. Algae is used commonly in aquaponics for nutrient reclamation and as a food source for aquatic animals; it also has multiple purposes and applications. However, there are some holes in the process that undergraduate research fellow…Continue Reading Recently in Research- Hudson Land