Papers/Projects from 2024
Molecular Sex Determination in a Segregating Population of Ginkgo biloba Seedlings, Jacob Hawkes
Survey of Bordetella bronchiseptica Presence in Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis), Gabriella Laird
Turtle Community Structure In A Central Ohio Pond With Native And Nonnative Species, Kim T. Nguyen, Sarah Bouchard, and Brandon Sinn
Characterization of cyclic-di-GMP metabolizing genes in Streptomyces scabies, Ashni Patel
An Analysis of Fish Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function in the Scioto River Watershed Since the 1990s, Natalie Reynolds
The Effects of Road Salt on Larval Gray Treefrog (Hyla Versicolor) Development and Plastic Responses to Predation Threat, Adilia Schmidt
Papers/Projects from 2023
Characterization of Streptomyces coelicolor Transposon Mutants and Deletion of Possible Chromosome Segregation Gene, Olivia Brickey
Nutrient Plasticity in the Feeder Insect Blaptica dubia Fed Different Diets During Growth, Wayne Grindle
Breaking Barriers: Navigating Microaggressions and Belonging in Zoos and Aquariums for White and BIPOC Animal Care Professionals, Naomi Marie Lewis
Effects of Heavy Metal Uptake on Growth, Chlorophyll Content, and Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Lemna minor (Duckweed), Olivia F. Miller
Exploring Protein Interactions Within the Cyclic di-GMP Pathway of Streptomyces, Mason Nolan
Gaming to Learn Genetics, Sarah Wolfe
Papers/Projects from 2022
Characterization of a Medium-Dependent Streptomyces Developmental Mutant, Dylan Gray and Jennifer A. Bennett
Ohio Anuran Gut Microbiomes, Serena Hoffman
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
Distribution Of Toxicity Of Plant Species In The Plant Family Sapindaceae (Sub-Family Hippocastanoideae), Vishvam Mehta
MHC Diversity Analysis of Spheniscus demersus for in situ and ex situ Populations, Antonieta van den Berg Monsalve
Papers/Projects from 2021
Effects of Strong Oxidants Present in Acer Spp. on Hemolysis Methemoglobin Production in Equine Erythrocytes, Gabrielle McGeorge and Jeffrey Lehman
Papers/Projects from 2020
A Reexamination of the Freshwater Mussel Community of the Little Miami River, Emily Davis
Antimicrobial Properties of an Unknown Microorganism Isolated From the Local Environment, Danielle Duryea
Impact of Animal Programming on Human Attitudes of Local Wildlife, Ashton Jerger
Developing Tadpoles Exhibit Metabolic and Organ Size Plasticity in Competitive Rearing Environments, Emma Kimberly
An Analysis of Groundwater Quality as Sampling Networks Age: The Gaps in Groundwater Monitoring, Angela Leone
Effects of Leaf Litter on Organ Size Plasticity and Microbiome Composition in the Larval Gray Tree Frog, Hyla Versicolor, Delaney Lyons
The Effects of Leaf Litter On Predation Cue Response in Gray Tree Frog Tadpoles, Hyla Versicolor, Dani McCauley
Environmental Factors' Effects on Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) Infant Populations and Health, Jenny McFarland
Presence of Glyphosate in First Order Streams Associated with Rainfall Events, Julie Platz
Effects of Bridge Sites on Freshwater Mussel Community Structure and Density, Holly Rundle
Papers/Projects from 2019
Morphological and Color Variation in Poicephalus Parrots, Eileen Connon
A Comparative Study of Equine Gut Microbiomes Using 16S and 18S rRNA Sequencing, Jillian Jorgenson
Effects of Polystrene Foam on the growth and development of Darkling Beetles (Tenebrio Molitor), Nick Langlois
Cell Differentiation and Proliferation During Brain Development, Sarah Maxson
Characterization of Developmental Genes in Streptomyces, Erin Orr
Assessment of Wildlife Rehabilitation Trends: Domestic Dog and Cat Attacks, Rachel Wilson
The relationship between coat color and dominance in female sable antelope over time, Taylor Wilson
Papers/Projects from 2018
Sibling Rivalry: A Comparison of Giant Panda (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca) Twin Behavior, Taryn Chudo
Characterization of Two Cyclic di-GMP Phosphodiesterases Hypothesized to Regulate Virulence in Streptomyces scabies, Madison Flasco
Effect of Mutation of cvn7 conservon genes Sco6796 and Sco6798 of Streptomyces coelicolor., Caroline Fulmer
2018 Senior Research Symposium, Otterbein University Department of Biology & Earth Science
Prediction Factors for Release of Wildlife at a Midwestern Rehabilitation Facility, Abigail E. Smith
Papers/Projects from 2017
Ecological Correlates with Dioecy in the Flora of a Tropical Premontane Wet Forest in Costa Rica., Breanne Held
Social Interactions Among Giant Panda Cubs (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca): An Investigation Into The Role Of Kin Recognition, Kelly M. Jackson
A Reexamination The Freshwater Mussels (Family Unionidae) In Lower Big Walnut Creek, Kierra M. Lathrop
Nutritional Plasticity In Gray Treefrogs: Interactions Between Competition And Predation Threat, Troy C. Neptune and Sarah S. Bouchard
Iron Metabolism Genes In Browsing And Grazing Rhinoceroses: Implications For Iron Overload Disorder, Lorien Salyer
Papers/Projects from 2016
A Retrospective Analysis of Trends in Central Ohio Wildlife Health using Records from a Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility, Rachel B. Dalton
A Pre-Human Baseline For Stressors Limiting Staghorn Growth: Evidence From Sub-Fossil Skeletons Preserved In Earthquake Scarps, Central Belize, Samantha L. Hargrove
Resurgence of Acropora Corals on Mid Shelf Patch Reefs, Southwater Caye Marine Reserve, Central Belize, Jillian J. Keefer
Cognition and Problem Solving using Detour Reaching and Novel Object Tasks in the Budgerigar, Mollie E. Kemp
Effects of Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Infants Less than One Year of Age: A Systematic Review, Megan K. Locke
Department of Biology and Earth Science: 2016 Senior Symposium, Otterbein University
Determination of Cyclic-di-GMP- Controlled Gene Expression in a Pharmacologically Important Bacterium, Morgan A. Stark
Growth rate plasticity in larval Northern Leopard frogs, Cory Usher and Sarah Bouchard
Papers/Projects from 2015
Urine Proteomics Identifies Preeclampsia Subphenotypes, Michelle R. Axe
Conservation of Lipid Storage Droplet Proteins in Evolution of Animalia, Jacob D. Bowman
Identification of Perilipin 5 Interaction Partners, Emily E. Burton
Applications of eDNA Monitoring for the Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), Rachel B. Dalton
Toxicity Of Leaf Extract Of Acer Spp. On Equine Erythrocytes, Bailey Katherine Dye
Recovery Potential Of The Mussel Communities In The Lower Section Of Big Walnut Creek, Jared B. Ellenbogen
The Effect of Red Maple Leaf Toxicosis on Reduced Glutathione Levels in Equine Erythrocytes in Vitro, Madeline A. Rohl
The Effect of MHC Diversity on Mate Choice in Captive African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus), Kristen Schmid
Manipulation of Same Sex Social Pair Bonds in Budgerigars, Melopsittacus undulatus, Amanda M. Stilwell
Papers/Projects from 2012
Carryover Effects of Larval Digestive Plasticity Post-Metamorphosis in Red-Eyed Treefrogs, Chelsea R. Jenney