• Determining How S100A9 Activates TLR4 Using Evolutionary and Biochemical Approach 

  Yin, Jiayi (University of Oregon, 2021)

  The immune system activates inflammation in response to both foreign pathogens and internal damage. Dysregulated inflammation can lead to many chronic diseases such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and some cancers. ...
• Wearable Microfluidic Colorimetric Sweat Sensors for Real-Time Personalized Hydration Monitoring 

  Yim, Albert (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Continuous, real-time sweat analysis is an underdeveloped field with promising applications ranging from clinical health care to athletic performance. Noninvasive, biochemical measures indicative of physical exertion, ...
• 2D conductive MOF electronic property study 

  Yang, Min Chieh (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Due to metal organic framework (MOF) high surface area and crystal lattice architecture, electronic conductive MOF has arisen to become a promising candidate for energy store applications. However, as binding nature between ...
• The Analysis of How Drug Trafficking Effects the Function of Economic, Social, Political, and Environmental Conditions within Central America​ 

  Wyatt, Sora; Spease, Kamryn (University of Oregon, 2021)

  The Analysis of How Drug Trafficking Effects the Function of Economic, Social, Political, and Environmental Conditions within Central America Research shows that drug trafficking is the cause of many detrimental experiences ...
• Effect of Pyridoxamine Treatment on Arterial Stiffness and Cognitive Function in Old Mice 

  Wolf, Julia; Reeve, Emily (University of Oregon, 2021)

  With advancing age, large arteries experience increased stiffness in their walls, while small arteries maintain elasticity. Arterial stiffening can occur when advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) form, resulting in ...
• Women’s Migration from Mexico Due to Gender Inequality: Psychological Effects of the Language Gap 

  Williams, Julia; Bozzo, Madison (University of Oregon, 2021)

  According to past research, the migration process has shown to be taxing on individuals. More specifically, the language gap can create additional psychological stresses and keep women in Mexico from seeking asylum in the ...
• Associations Between Openness in Adoption and Adoptee Life Satisfaction: A Comparison of Transracial and Same-Race Adoptions 

  Warth, Whitney (University of Oregon, 2021)

  While it is commonly presumed that adoption results in the formation of a loving family, it can also come with inherent losses to both the families and adoptees involved. In addition to a potential lack of knowledge about ...
• Descriptive Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on Grades at the University of Oregon 

  Walker, Natalie; Grimm, Matthew (University of Oregon, 2021)

  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense loss and disturbance in all aspects of society. College students had to rapidly adapt to an online learning environment while dealing with personal disruptions caused by the pandemic ...
• Women in Film Noir: A Reflection of Postwar Society's Evolving Gender Roles 

  Waldron, Erica (University of Oregon, 2021)

  During WWII, American society experienced a momentous shift in gender roles as women stepped out of the traditional domestic sphere and transitioned into the wartime economy. Following the war’s resolution, the government ...
• Isotopic Fractionations Produced During Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide 

  Vinis, Edward L (University of Oregon, 2021)

  The stable isotope composition of carbonate minerals provides a record of the conditions under which those minerals formed. Carbonate travertine constructions precipitated from high-pH (>11) springs exhibit large and ...
• Exploring Youth and Irregular Employment in Japan During COVID-19 : A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis 

  Uptegrove, Manami (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Irregular employment, which can be identified as being employed by means of part-time and contract work among many other alternatives in contrast to the expected regular (full-time and long-term) employment, has made up a ...
• Immigrants and Foreigners in Japan: Their Role in Society and How They are Perceived 

  Trostel-Shaw, Claire; Facer, Gene; Moehling, Chloe (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Our project is called The Role of Immigrants and Foreigners in Japanese Society and How they are Perceived. We research attitudes towards immigration in Japan and explore why people have a negative view of immigrants even ...
• Effect of hesitation sound phonetic quality on perception of language fluency and accent 

  Trebon, Tillena (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Nonnative speech has different pausing patterns compared to native speech. There are two types of pauses: filled and unfilled. Unfilled pauses are silent. Speakers make sounds during filled pauses. Different languages use ...
• Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan 2021 

  Taylor, Jay; Ycaza, Joseph; Reed, Kevin; Henderson, Jessi (University of Oregon, 2021)

  As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of natural disturbances, it is important that local forest management plans reflect the changing needs to meet public safety and ecological preservation. The Hendricks ...
• Coordinated Observations of Asteroids by Pine Mountain and Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatories 

  Tamai, Nobuyuki; Monsrud, Riley; Itoh, Masayuki; Imamura, James; Fisher, Scott (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Coordinated broadband photometric measurements of the asteroid 665 Sabine were obtained in August 2020 from both Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory (NHAO) and Pine Mountain Observatory (PMO) using a 0.6 meter telescope ...
• The Molecular Design of a Metal-Oxide Supported Iridium Monolayer for Water Oxidation Catalysis 

  Stovall, Nathan (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Anthropogenic climate change has driven interest in the research and development of clean energy alternatives. Great advancements in renewable energy production have been made, but their intermittent nature requires the ...
• Using Fluorescence Assays to Explore the Regulation of the Kynurenine Pathway in Neurospora crassa 

  Speed, Haley (University of Oregon, 2021)

  In Neurospora crassa (a filamentous fungus), there are several enzymes that cause the breakdown of tryptophan into fluorescent anthranilic acid, several of whose genes have the chromatin markers that our lab studies, ...
• Thinking About My Future While Sitting in Science Class: Future Thinking and Motivation to Learn 

  Smith, Madeleine; Vuong, Jennifer (University of Oregon, 2021)

  What makes a successful student in a college science class? Do the goals students' have and their confidence influence student motivation to be self-regulated learners? Research has demonstrated that when students are ...
• Comparing Acute Mountain Sickness Definitions to Examine Differences in Systemic Inflammation 

  Shah, Karina (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Acute mountain sickness (AMS) occurs when individuals rapidly ascend to high altitudes, but its exact cause remains unknown. Additionally, AMS is assessed using a subjective questionnaire with a variety of criteria used ...
• Behavioral Assay for Evaluating Sound Change Detection in Mice 

  Sean, Kyne; Beth, McCarry; Santiago, Jaramillo (University of Oregon, 2021)

  Organisms are constantly exposed to sounds that provide cues about how to act in situations. The brain will rely on what it has heard in the past in order to make predictions about what it will hear next to improve behavioral ...

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