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Submission Deadlines: December 1, 2018 — Draft February 1, 2019 — Final Deadline For general Information, contact John Woodward at (904) 997-2903 or John.A.Woodward@fscj.edu.
Influence of simulated microgravity on the transcriptome of the mutualistic bacterium Vibrio fischeri / Presenters: Mary Bishop, Alexandrea A. Duscher, Giorgio Casaburi, Jamie S. Foster
Faculty Mentor: Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Space Life Sciences Lab, Merritt Island, FL Microgravity is known to affect bacteria physiologically as well as induce changes in gene regulation. The effects of microgravity on pathogenic bacteria has been widely studied; however, little is known about beneficial …
A Statistical Analysis of the Effectiveness of Genetically Modified Organisms to Control Mosquito Populations / Presenter: Drew Roberts
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are a topic of great controversy in modern society. The focus of the polemical debate normally centers upon human consumption of GMOs, but there are many uses and areas of study that are currently being explored by scientists around the world. Florida has recently been …
The Fundamental Description of Energy / Presenter: Joshua Champion
Presenter: Joshua Champion Energy is seen everywhere, and is described scientifically as “the ability to do work”. This definition works well for most, if not all, cases concerning energy and its interaction with everyday lives. Energy is commonly measured as Joules or the Newton Meter, although simple and reasonable …
Food Gentrification / Presenter: Faith Bennett
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rebecca Reeder Gentrification, while beneficial to some, can damage the lives of both lower income people and ethnic minorities. This paper aims to discuss the failures of the organic food movement, the use of health food as a status symbol, and the damage that is done …
Standardized Testing in Education / Presenter: James Justice
This paper offers insight pertaining to the effects, both the positives and negatives, of standardized testing in education. Following the recent reform in education, through programs such as America’s Choice and Common Core, the emphasis on standardized testing has shown a devaluation in the higher level students and an …
Effects of Labeling Learning Disabled Students / Presenter: Shelley Merritt-Dietz
The significant goal of this paper will be to explore and discuss the positive and negative effects of labeling learning disabled students in the public school systems. This paper will bring to light the benefits associated with labeling. More specifically the parent/teacher expectations, mainstreaming, (IEP) Individualized Education Plan, and …
The Remains and Artifacts of Ancient Floridians Found at the Bottom of Windover Pond in Prevard County / Presenter: Sheridan Austad
Mentor: Emily Jane Murray, Florida Public Archaeology Network This abstract examines the remains and artifacts of ancient Floridians found at the bottom of Windover Pond located in Brevard County, close to Titusville, Florida. In 1984, well preserved human remains were found that dated back 7,000 years ago. The lack …
Psychopaths and Religion: The Amalgamation and Sanitation Through Cultural Media / Presenter: Ashley Torres
Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Arrington Woodward, PhD The focus of this academic research paper will be on the representation of cannibal murderers and psychopaths through different forms of cultural media and cinematic media. It will focus on how through cinema and media, the narrative of crime has dehumanized the …