Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 Scholars
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Beckman Scholars Program |
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| Anna Burke Bozeman, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Michele Hardy, Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
| Project: | Stimulation of antiviral immune mechanisms by natural and synthetic compounds | ||||
| Tiffany Kniepkamp Circle, MT |
Biochemistry
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Charles Paden, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: | Determination of the effect of sprouting on Axonal morphology | ||||
INBRE Scholars |
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| Katherine Amen Kenai, AK |
Cell Biology and MLS
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| Mentor: | Sandra Halonen, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: |
Effect on IFN-y on Cholesterol Trafficking to Toxoplasma Astrocytes |
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| Haley Arthun Wilsall, MT |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Valerie Copie, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Expression of archaeal virus and polynavirus proteins and characterization by NMR |
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| Elliott Barnhart Broadus, MT |
University Studies
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| Mentor: | Tim Ford, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: |
P. aeruginosa Metallothinein as a Biomarker of Enviornmental Contamination |
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| Holly Basta Great Falls, MT |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: |
Identification of retroid agents in Tetraodon nigroviridis and Fugu rubripes: A comparative analysis |
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| Clinton Bertram Helena, MT |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Michele Hardy, UMB | ||||
| Project: |
Monoclonal Antibodies to Rotavirus NSPI |
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| Teresa Blaskovich Butte, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Jean Starkey, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: |
Identifying over-expressed surface receptors for a tarageted anti-cancer photo dynamic therapy drug by conducting microarray expression profiling |
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| Kelsey Bock Great Falls, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: |
Controlling gene expression using light |
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| Jessica Bosch Bozeman, MT |
Health and human Development
Food and Nutrition |
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| Mentor: | Christina Gayer Campbell, Health and Human Development | ||||
| Project: |
Day-to-day variability of interleuken-6 concentrations in men and postmenopausal women |
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| Alex Cathey Lolo, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Gwen Jacobs, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: | An analysis of functional organization of short-hair mechanosensory receptors in the cricket cercal sensory system | ||||
| Camden Driggers Helena, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Mimicking the CD4 binding site on gp 120 using NGAL | ||||
| Megan Duffy Dillon, MT |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Heini Miettinen, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Analysis of FPR haplotypes | ||||
| Trinity Hamilton Swan Lake, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Al Jesaitis and Ross Taylor, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | A recombinant system for characterizing Cyt b and its role in NADPH oxidase | ||||
| Kathryn Hoyt Bellingham, WA |
Chemical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Sarah Codd, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Development of biofilm growth protocols for MRM studies | ||||
| Soyna Iverson Sunburst, MT |
Biothch-Amimal Sys, Pyschology
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| Mentor: | Ed Schmidt, VMB | ||||
| Project: |
Vertibrate-specific Components of Basal Transcription Machinery |
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| Todd Johnson Great Falls, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Christa Merzdorf-Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: |
Genes regulated by opl |
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| Abby Kelly Fort Benton, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Benfang Lei-Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
| Project: | Construction of spy 1060 deletion mutant | ||||
| Molly Krehlik Juneau, AK |
Health and Human Development
Food and Nutrition |
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| Mentor: | Christa Gayer Campbell-Health and Human Development | ||||
| Project: | The influence of plant based omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammatory gene expression in post menopausal women | ||||
| Robert Mealer Bozeman, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Thomas Hughes-Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: |
BONJOVI: A New Approach for Complementation Analysis |
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| Tyler Melzer Grand Junction, CO |
Cell Biology and Neurosciences
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Sandra Halonen-Microbiology | ||||
| Project: |
Tachyzoite and bradyzoite development of toxoplasma gondii in neurons |
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| Meta Naulita Parung Bogor, Indonesia |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
CCR5 Binding Activity to Antagonist Molecules |
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| Katie Newell Roundup, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Roger Bradley-Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: | The role of TAF1 in early embryonic development | ||||
| Mackenzie Parker Colstrip, MT |
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 Pyrococcus furiosus and Sulfolobus sulfataricus |
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| Justin Schwartzenberger Butte, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Martin Teintze-Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Mapping the HIV co-recepter CCR5's binding site by crosslinkingphotoactivatable analogs of CCR5 antagonists with CCR5 | ||||
| Bryan Simons Sunburst, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Brian Bothner-Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Proteomics of geothermal features in Yellowstone National Park | ||||
| Gregory Strohmeyer Palmer, AK |
Chemstry Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Mary Cloninger-Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Synthesis of N-Acetyl galactosamine functionalized dendrimers |
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| Bjoern Traenkle Germany |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Martin Lawrence-Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Elucidation of structure and function for three STIV proteins, and stabilizing the conformation of HIV gp120 in the CD4-Bound conformation as a basis for vaccine development andfurther structural studies | ||||
| Matthew Welch Havre, MT |
Math
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| Mentor: | Tomas Gedeon, Mathematics | ||||
| Project: |
Modeling Hantavirus Transmission in Deer Mice Propsal |
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| Tyson Woods Hamilton, MT |
Microbiology
Medical Lab Science |
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| Mentor: | Sandra Halonen-Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Microarray analysis of the IFN-y response genes in wild-type and AIGTP murine astrocytes | ||||
Undergraduate Scholars Program |
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| Austin Allen Bozeman, MT |
Environmental Science
Soil and Water Science |
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| Mentor: | Brian McGlynn, Lane Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||||
| Project: | C:N ratios across topographic gradients | ||||
| Ruhani Amin Bozeman, MT |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Barry Pyle, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Caenorhabditis elegans responses to Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence factors | ||||
| Selita Ammondt Jyvaskyla, Finland |
Earth Sciences
Geography |
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| Mentor: | Denine Schmitz, Big Sky Institute | ||||
| Project: | Studying the effects of small dam removal on riparian woody species in Montanausing aeriel photo interpretation and field surveys | ||||
| Tessa Andrews Miles City , MT |
Psychology
Applied Psychology |
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| Mentor: | Ian Handley, Psychology | ||||
| Project: | External and internal factors which contribute to women having casual sex | ||||
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Tyler Arbour Sheridan, MT |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemisrty and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Using protein engineering and biomineralization to create a novel MRI contrast agent | ||||
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Brianna Arnold Sheridan, WY |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | John Priscu, Land Resources and Enviornmental Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Lake Vostok: Microbial ecosystems under extreme oxidative stress | ||||
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Jeffery Ashe Kalispell, MT |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Jan Sunner, Chemistry | ||||
| Project: | Using modern MS techniques to characterize the proteins in EPS | ||||
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Benjamin Bartle Boise, ID |
Math
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| Mentor: | Alexander Dimitrov | ||||
| Project: | Mathematical Modeling of Cricket Neurons | ||||
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Trevor Beard Durango, CO |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Gill Geesey, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Study of Elcotron Flow in metabolism of Isolate 18U65 | ||||
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Aahley Bembenek Eden, UT |
Enviornmental Science
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| Mentor: | Richard Engel, LRES | ||||
| Project: | The effect of Nitrogen Placement on Soil Nitrous Oxide Emissions | ||||
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Kyle Bergren Havre, MT |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Douglas Cairns, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conversion Kit | ||||
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Eric Biehl Great Falls, MT |
MTA
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| Mentor: | Paul Monaco, Median Theater Arts | ||||
| Project: | Reaserch Concerning the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland | ||||
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Callie Blackwood |
Chemical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Alice Pilgeram, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Vegetable oils as feedstock for fuel cells and innovations to reduce the cost of biodiesel manufacturing | ||||
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Quinn Bloom |
University Studies
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| Mentor: | Alice Pilgeram and Dave Sands, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Production of bio-lubricants using transgenic mushrooms | ||||
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Alex Caten |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Roger Bradley, CBN | ||||
| Project: | Analyzing Chick Protocadherin-1 Function in Viro using RNA interference | ||||
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Douglas Christensen |
Nursing
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| Mentor: | Wade Hill, Nursing | ||||
| Project: | Parental Risk Preception of Well Water Coliform Exposures in Rual Children | ||||
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Heidi Cicon |
Cell Biology and Neuronscience
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| Mentor: | Robin Gerlach, Center for Biofilm Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Influence of Electron Shuttling Compounds on Antibiotic Efficacy | ||||
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Bryan, Close |
Civil Engineering-Bio Resources Engineering
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| Mentor: | Christine Foreman, Center for Biofilm Engineering and Dept of LRES | ||||
| Project: | Developing a Model for the Flow Cytometric Analysis of Ice Cores | ||||
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Christian Coe |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Robert Szilagyi, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Studies of Olefin matethesis initiators | ||||
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Angela Cole |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Roger Bradley, CBN | ||||
| Project: | Immunolocalization of Chick Protocadherin-1 in Chick Embryos | ||||
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Elizabeth Corbin |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Cynthia McClure, Chemistry and Biochemisrty | ||||
| Project: | Synthesis of Phosphono-amino sugars via pentacovalent phosphorus methodology | ||||
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Raymond Craig |
Motion picture and Theater Arts
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| Mentor: | Theo Lipfert, MTA | ||||
| Project: | Dry Flag (production title) | ||||
| Micah Crowley Helena , MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Mary Cloninger, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Glycodendrimer binding | ||||
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John Davies |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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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 mononegavir cell biology and neuroscienceales | ||||
| Coral Dickey Bozeman, MT |
Biotech
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| Mentor: | James Wiley, Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
| Project: | Forced Adaptation of Influenza Virus | ||||
| Jennifer Dodge Billings, MT |
Fish and Wildlife Management
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| Mentor: | Thomas McMahon, Ecology and FWL | ||||
| Project: | Water Testing at the Bozeman Fish Technology for the Purpose of Preventing Pallid Sturgeon Fin Curl | ||||
| Katrin Dougherty Fieldbrook, CA |
Secondary Education and History
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| Mentor: | Jeffery Safford, History | ||||
| Project: | United States Maritime Policy and Diplomacy, 1936-1950: The Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 | ||||
| Tausha Douglas Bozeman, MT |
Sociology
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| Mentor: | Kristi Clark-Miller, Sociology | ||||
| Project: | Adoption: Cultural Perceptions | ||||
| Tyrell Elliott Helena, MT |
MTA
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| Mentor: | Theo Lipfert, MTA | ||||
| Project: | Creating a sound Enviornment for The Olympus Syndicate | ||||
| Andre Fahlgren Glasgowm MT |
Cell Biology Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology and center for Computational biology | ||||
| Project: | text-Mining and Phylogenetic Reconstruction for Bayesian Inference Networks | ||||
| Michael Faul Sidney , MT |
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| Mentor: | Bob Sharrock, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Fusion proteins of Type I phytochrome in arabidopsis | ||||
| Ryan Feddema St. Cloud, MN |
Environmental Science
Environmental Biology |
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| Mentor: | Timothy McDermott, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Genome profiling and characterization studies of hydrogenobaculum | ||||
| Kristina Fisher Lakewood WA |
Sociology
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| Mentor: | Jason Clark-Miller, Sociology | ||||
| Project: | Siblings as Peers: Elaborating the Relationship Between Siblings and Delinquency | ||||
| Edward Flamand Butte, MT |
Health and Human Development
Exercise Science |
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| Mentor: | Daniel Heil, Health and Human Development | ||||
| Project: | The effect ofattachmentposition on step count accuracy of an electronic pedometer | ||||
| Jill Flores Plains, MT |
Enviornmental Science
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| Mentor: | Jon Wraith, LRES | ||||
| Project: | TDR based Matric Potential Sensor | ||||
| Ryan Flynn Colstrip, MT |
Media Theater Arts
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| Mentor: | Bill Neff, Median Theater Arts | ||||
| Project: | The Pizza Show | ||||
| Claudia Foerster Halle/Saale, Germany |
English
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| Mentor: | Melody Zajdel, English | ||||
| Project: | Susan Glaspell- An American Women's Writter | ||||
| Stephen Fusselman West Yellowstone, MT |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Douglas Carins, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conversion Kit | ||||
| Zach Gildersleeve Bozeman, MT |
Computer Science
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| Mentor: | John Horner, Museum | ||||
| Project: | Interactive Media Stations at the Museum of the Rockies | ||||
| Chelsea Grace Maple Plain, MN |
Chemical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Haluk Beyenal, Center for Biofilm Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Determination of the effects of oxygen and carbon dioxide on toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 (TSST-1)production by Staphlococcus aureus in a chemstat | ||||
| Arik Grosfield Bozeman, MT |
Chemistry (Biochemistry)
Philosophy |
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| Mentor: | Edward Dratz, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
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| Project: | Epitope mapping of a model system Anti-ILIO antibody 9D7 | ||||
| Leah Grunzke Brainerd, MN |
Horticulture
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| Mentor: | David Baumbauer, Plant Science and Plant Pathology |
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| Project: | Evaluation of heirloom vegetables for local markets | ||||
| Paul Guest Missoula, MT |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Vic. Cundy, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conversion Kit | ||||
| Kadie Gullickson Miles City, MT |
Land Resource Analysis and Management
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| Mentor: | Edwin Abbott, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Construction of Small Aggregates by Pyrolysis of Molecular Wires | ||||
| Darla Hansen Tendoy, ID |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Mark Young, Plant Sciences and Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Determination of the Multiplicity of Infectivity and a Most Probable Number Assay for STICV | ||||
| Stacey Hellekson Billings, MT |
Civil Engineering, Bio-Resources Option
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| Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Science and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Potential for Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Maiian Villages | ||||
| Julian Herrera Cheyenne, WY |
Cell Biology
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| Mentor: | Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: | the Role of zicl in Neural Differentiation at the Midbrain/Hindbrain Boundry | ||||
| Steven Jay Glenwood Springs,CO |
Land Resources Analysis and Management
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| Mentor: | Denine Schmitz, Land Resources and Enviornmental Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Using Past Channel Morphology Change to Predict Future Change after Dam Removal | ||||
| Kirsti Jegstad Vertby, Norway |
International Exchange Student
Chemistry |
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| Mentor: | Paul Grieco, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Synthesis of novel zwitterionic dyes for labeling in proteomic and other biological analyses | ||||
| Holly Kary Billings, MT |
Nursing
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| Mentor: | Karen Zulkowski, Nursing | ||||
| Project: | Deep Tissue Injury in an ICU Setting | ||||
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Stephen Lamb Pullman, WA |
Media Theatre Arts: Motion Picutre/Video/Theatre
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| Mentor: | Theo Lipfert, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
| Project: | Computer generated character creation and compositing | ||||
| Nathanael Lintner East Glacier Park, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Martin Lawrence, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Structural biology | ||||
| Merlin Long Helena, MT |
Electrical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Hashem Nehrir, Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Heat Recovery Modeling of Combined Heat and Power Fuel Cell Systems | ||||
| Carie Lowry Bozeman, MT |
Fine Arts-Studio
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| Mentor: | Suzanne Truman, Art | ||||
| Project: | Installation Series - Abstract | ||||
| Meekyung MacMurdie Whitehall, MT |
History
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| Mentor: | Jeffery Safford, History | ||||
| Project: | United States Maritime Policy and Diplomacy, 1936-1950: The Merchant Sales Ship Act of 1946 | ||||
| Geoffrey Manchester Barrington, RI |
Mechanical Engineering Technology
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| Mentor: | Vic Cundy, Mechanical Engineering | ||||
| Project: | The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conversion Kit | ||||
| Vincent Martinson Huntley, MT |
Biotechnology
Microbial Systems |
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| Mentor: | Barry Pyle, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | FOTON-m2 experiment: PLASMID | ||||
| Jeffery Mathers Great Falls, MT |
Biotechnology Plant Sciences
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| Mentor: | Michael Giroux, Plant Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Analysis of Fungal Resistance to Transgenic Wheat Lines with high expression of Puroindolines | ||||
| Ariel McMahon Bozeman, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: | Zic 1 expression during chick somite development | ||||
| Sarah Meyer Sioux Fall, SD |
Biotechnology
Plant Systems |
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| Mentor: | Luther Talbert, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Using marker assisted backcrossing to add the Rh+ Genes into tall wheat varieties in order to compare their effects on wheat quality | ||||
| Eric Morschhauser Wappinger Falls, NY |
Earth Sciences
Paleontology |
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| Mentor: | David Varricchio, Earth Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Dalian bird description | ||||
| Mark Munro Payette, ID |
Physics
Professional |
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| Mentor: | Galina Malovichko, Physics | ||||
| Project: | Data analysis and theoretical model construction for ND3+ in LiNbO3 | ||||
| John Nelsen Great Falls, MT |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Mike Edens, Civil Engineering | ||||
| Project: | 2006 NASA Revolutinary Vehicle Design Contest | ||||
| Paige Nelson Ketchum, ID |
Nursing
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| Mentor: | Karen Zulkowski, Nursing | ||||
| Project: | Maggot therapy: Archaic remedy redefined | ||||
| David Palaia Philadelphia, PA |
Psychology
Applied Psychology |
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| Mentor: | Keith Hutchison, Psychology | ||||
| Project: | The impact of alcohol on the visual-spatial performance of college students | ||||
| Kamal Paudel Dhorphirdi-3, Tahahun, Nepal |
Geograohy
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| Mentor: | Katherine Hansen, Earth Science | ||||
| Project: | Impact of Human Activities on wildlife in Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) Natinal Park | ||||
| Jennifer Paul Darby, MT |
Media and Theatre Arts
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| Mentor: | David Scheerer, Media Theatre Arts | ||||
| Project: | SKID MARKS | ||||
| Rikki Quest Billings, MT |
Nursing
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| Mentor: | Karen Zulkowski, Nursing | ||||
| Project: | Deep Tissue Injury in an ICU Setting | ||||
| Erik Resel Welch, MN |
Agriculture Business
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| Mentor: | Clayton Marlow, Animal and Range | ||||
| Project: | "Giving Natives a Leg Up" | ||||
| Terin Riley Columbia Falls, MT |
Philosophy and Sociology
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| Mentor: | Jason Clark-Miller, Sociology | ||||
| Project: | Exploring the contours of Rape Culture using Affect Control Theory | ||||
| Francoise Saurage Sheridan, WY |
English
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| Mentor: | Dean Williamson, English | ||||
| Project: | Frontier feminism: Reframing the lives of Native American and White women | ||||
| JoAnn Schurman Highwood, MT |
Horticulture
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| Mentor: | William Dyer, PSPP | ||||
| Project: | Dose the induction of superoxide dismutase in response to reactive oxygen species play a role auxinic herbicide resistance of Kochia scoparia? | ||||
| Patrick Secor Bozeman, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Garth James, Center for Biofilm Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Molecular analysis of microbial biofilms in chronic wounds | ||||
| Jonathan Shafer Billings, MT |
Electrical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Phillip Himmer, Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Deposition and characterization of reactively sputtered Titanium nitride thin films | ||||
| Ashley Siders Kalispell, MT |
Biotechnology
Animal Systems |
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| Mentor: | Ed Schmidt, Veterinary Molecular Biology |
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| Project: | Bioinformatics-based approach for isolating Vertebrate-specific polypeptide domains within the basal transcription machinery | ||||
| Eric Siegfried Miles City , MT |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Vladimir Gorokhovsky, Chemical and Biological Engineering |
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| Project: | Nanocomposite coatingadhesion using indentation methods | ||||
| Jennifer Simonsen Orofino, ID |
Agriculture Business
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| Mentor: | Bret Olson, Animal and Range Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Seed viability from regrowth of spotted knapweed | ||||
| Lincoln Solem-Sevier Billings, MT |
MTA
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| Mentor: | Tom Watson, MTA | ||||
| Project: | Never Be Forgotten | ||||
| David Steppler Lambert, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Robin Gerlach, Center for Biofilm Engineering |
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| Project: | Influence of co-contaminants and natural organic matter on the reduction of 2,4,6- Trintrotoluene (TNT), Chromium (VI), and Carbontetrachloride by Zero-valent iron | ||||
| Adam Swisher Gattersburg, MD |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Frances Lefcort, Cell Biology and Neuroscience | ||||
| Project: | Role of Receptor tyrosine Kinase Alk-rr in motor neurons | ||||
| Tara Swope Miles City, MT |
Chemistry
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Comparisons of the retroid agents of Arabidopsis thaliana and Oryza sativa | ||||
| Paul Tewson Bozeman, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience Biomedical Science |
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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 | ||||
| Aaron Thrasher Anchorage, AK |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Jan Sunner, Chemistry | ||||
| Project: | Mass Spectrometric Identification of Biofilm EPS Lipids | ||||
| Alta Thuesen Bozeman, MT |
Nursing
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| Mentor: | Clarann Weinert, Nursing | ||||
| Project: | Women to women: Analysis of computer exchanges | ||||
| Erick Tombre Missoula, MT |
Nursing
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| Mentor: | Sandra Kuntz, Nursing | ||||
| Project: | Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) ninth grade BMI-for age pilot study | ||||
| Anna Volkersz Bozeman, MT |
MTA-Photography
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| Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Science and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Shea Butter Quality Management | ||||
| Michelle Wagner Helena, MT |
Cell Biology Nueroscience Biomedical Science |
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| Mentor: | Anne Camper/Andreas Mocker, Center for Biofilm Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Selective removal of DNA from dead cells from mixed communities | ||||
| Alan Weeden Geneva, NY |
Chemical and Biological Engineering
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| Mentor: | Haluk Beyenal, Center for Biofilm Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Faradic effciency of a microbial fuel cell | ||||
| Jake Wiggs Roundup, MT |
Chemical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Zbigniew Lewandowski and Haluk Beyenal, Center for Biofilm Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Optimizing electron transfer rate in Shewanella oneidensis microbial fuel cell | ||||
| Michael Wright Columbia Falls, MT |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Martin Teinta, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | The use of NGAL to mimic CD4 binding site on gp 120 | ||||
| YungBen Yelvington Billings, MT |
Philosophy
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| Mentor: | Gordon Brittan, History/Philosophy | ||||
| Project: | Bioprospecting and the tragedy of the commons | ||||