This collection contains scholarship and creative works from students in the Department of Biology and Earth Science at Otterbein University which include but not limited to undergraduate honor's papers, distinction papers, etc.

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Papers/Projects from 2023

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Characterization of Streptomyces coelicolor Transposon Mutants and Deletion of Possible Chromosome Segregation Gene, Olivia Brickey

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Implementation of Seasonal Diets through Seasonal Diet Surveys in Sloth Bears (Melursus ursinus): A Case Study at Idaho Falls Zoo, Noah Clever

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Nutrient Plasticity in the Feeder Insect Blaptica dubia Fed Different Diets During Growth, Wayne Grindle

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miR125a as Molecular Target of Vitamin D Mediated Inhibition of CD4+ T Cell Differentiation into Th17 cells in MRL/lpr Lupus-prone Mice, Miranda Hilt

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Breaking Barriers: Navigating Microaggressions and Belonging in Zoos and Aquariums for White and BIPOC Animal Care Professionals, Naomi Marie Lewis

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Effects of Heavy Metal Uptake on Growth, Chlorophyll Content, and Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Lemna minor (Duckweed), Olivia F. Miller

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Exploring Protein Interactions Within the Cyclic di-GMP Pathway of Streptomyces, Mason Nolan

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Gaming to Learn Genetics, Sarah Wolfe

Papers/Projects from 2022

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Characterization of a Medium-Dependent Streptomyces Developmental Mutant, Dylan Gray and Jennifer A. Bennett

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Ohio Anuran Gut Microbiomes, Serena Hoffman

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Effects of Temperature and Plant and Animal Diets on Metabolic Rate in the Juvenile Red Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), Taylor MacDonald and Sarah Bouchard

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Distribution Of Toxicity Of Plant Species In The Plant Family Sapindaceae (Sub-Family Hippocastanoideae), Vishvam Mehta

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MHC Diversity Analysis of Spheniscus demersus for in situ and ex situ Populations, Antonieta van den Berg Monsalve

Papers/Projects from 2021

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Effects of Strong Oxidants Present in Acer Spp. on Hemolysis Methemoglobin Production in Equine Erythrocytes, Gabrielle McGeorge and Jeffrey Lehman

Papers/Projects from 2020

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A Reexamination of the Freshwater Mussel Community of the Little Miami River, Emily Davis

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Antimicrobial Properties of an Unknown Microorganism Isolated From the Local Environment, Danielle Duryea

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Impact of Animal Programming on Human Attitudes of Local Wildlife, Ashton Jerger

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Developing Tadpoles Exhibit Metabolic and Organ Size Plasticity in Competitive Rearing Environments, Emma Kimberly

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An Analysis of Groundwater Quality as Sampling Networks Age: The Gaps in Groundwater Monitoring, Angela Leone

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Effects of Leaf Litter on Organ Size Plasticity and Microbiome Composition in the Larval Gray Tree Frog, Hyla Versicolor, Delaney Lyons

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The Effects of Leaf Litter On Predation Cue Response in Gray Tree Frog Tadpoles, Hyla Versicolor, Dani McCauley

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Environmental Factors' Effects on Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) Infant Populations and Health, Jenny McFarland

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Presence of Glyphosate in First Order Streams Associated with Rainfall Events, Julie Platz

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Effects of Bridge Sites on Freshwater Mussel Community Structure and Density, Holly Rundle

Papers/Projects from 2019

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Morphological and Color Variation in Poicephalus Parrots, Eileen Connon

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A Comparative Study of Equine Gut Microbiomes Using 16S and 18S rRNA Sequencing, Jillian Jorgenson

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Effects of Polystrene Foam on the growth and development of Darkling Beetles (Tenebrio Molitor), Nick Langlois

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Cell Differentiation and Proliferation During Brain Development, Sarah Maxson

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Characterization of Developmental Genes in Streptomyces, Erin Orr

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Assessment of Wildlife Rehabilitation Trends: Domestic Dog and Cat Attacks, Rachel Wilson

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The relationship between coat color and dominance in female sable antelope over time, Taylor Wilson

Papers/Projects from 2018

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Sibling Rivalry: A Comparison of Giant Panda (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca) Twin Behavior, Taryn Chudo

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Characterization of Two Cyclic di-GMP Phosphodiesterases Hypothesized to Regulate Virulence in Streptomyces scabies, Madison Flasco

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Effect of Mutation of cvn7 conservon genes Sco6796 and Sco6798 of Streptomyces coelicolor., Caroline Fulmer

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2018 Senior Research Symposium, Otterbein University Department of Biology & Earth Science

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Prediction Factors for Release of Wildlife at a Midwestern Rehabilitation Facility, Abigail E. Smith

Papers/Projects from 2017

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Ecological Correlates with Dioecy in the Flora of a Tropical Premontane Wet Forest in Costa Rica., Breanne Held

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Social Interactions Among Giant Panda Cubs (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca): An Investigation Into The Role Of Kin Recognition, Kelly M. Jackson

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A Reexamination The Freshwater Mussels (Family Unionidae) In Lower Big Walnut Creek, Kierra M. Lathrop

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Nutritional Plasticity In Gray Treefrogs: Interactions Between Competition And Predation Threat, Troy C. Neptune and Sarah S. Bouchard

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Iron Metabolism Genes In Browsing And Grazing Rhinoceroses: Implications For Iron Overload Disorder, Lorien Salyer

Papers/Projects from 2016

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A Retrospective Analysis of Trends in Central Ohio Wildlife Health using Records from a Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility, Rachel B. Dalton

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A Pre-Human Baseline For Stressors Limiting Staghorn Growth: Evidence From Sub-Fossil Skeletons Preserved In Earthquake Scarps, Central Belize, Samantha L. Hargrove

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Resurgence of Acropora Corals on Mid Shelf Patch Reefs, Southwater Caye Marine Reserve, Central Belize, Jillian J. Keefer

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Cognition and Problem Solving using Detour Reaching and Novel Object Tasks in the Budgerigar, Mollie E. Kemp

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Effects of Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Infants Less than One Year of Age: A Systematic Review, Megan K. Locke

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Department of Biology and Earth Science: 2016 Senior Symposium, Otterbein University

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Determination of Cyclic-di-GMP- Controlled Gene Expression in a Pharmacologically Important Bacterium, Morgan A. Stark

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Growth rate plasticity in larval Northern Leopard frogs, Cory Usher and Sarah Bouchard

Papers/Projects from 2015

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Urine Proteomics Identifies Preeclampsia Subphenotypes, Michelle R. Axe

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Conservation of Lipid Storage Droplet Proteins in Evolution of Animalia, Jacob D. Bowman

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Identification of Perilipin 5 Interaction Partners, Emily E. Burton

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Applications of eDNA Monitoring for the Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), Rachel B. Dalton

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Toxicity Of Leaf Extract Of Acer Spp. On Equine Erythrocytes, Bailey Katherine Dye

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Recovery Potential Of The Mussel Communities In The Lower Section Of Big Walnut Creek, Jared B. Ellenbogen

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The Effect of Red Maple Leaf Toxicosis on Reduced Glutathione Levels in Equine Erythrocytes in Vitro, Madeline A. Rohl

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The Effect of MHC Diversity on Mate Choice in Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus), Kristen Schmid

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Manipulation of Same Sex Social Pair Bonds in Budgerigars, Melopsittacus undulatus, Amanda M. Stilwell

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A Comparison of the Genetic Diversity of the Class II Major Histocompatibility Complex in ex situ and in situ Populations of African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus), Emily Willmer

Papers/Projects from 2012

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Carryover Effects of Larval Digestive Plasticity Post-Metamorphosis in Red-Eyed Treefrogs, Chelsea R. Jenney