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| Beckman Scholars Program |
Courtney Reichhardt
Butte, Montana |
Chemistry |
| Mentor: |
Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Investigation of the catalase activity of a DpsL protein isolated from Sulfolobus solfataricus |
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| INBRE Scholars |
Patrick Bender
Moscow, Idaho |
Biochemistry |
| Mentor: |
Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Investigation of T140/CXCR4 interactions |
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Ryan Boharski
Kalispell, Montana |
Organismal Biology |
| Mentor: |
Richard Bessen, Veterinary Molecular Biology |
| Project: |
Recombinant prion protein multimer as a potential vaccine aganst prion disease |
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Brittany Buchholz
Helena, Montana |
Cell Biology and Nueroscience |
| Mentor: |
Barry Pyle, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Description of Helicobacter pylori housekeeping and virulence genes during VBNC and after resuscitation into viable form |
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Loribeth Evertz
Joliet, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Mentor: |
Sarah Codd, Mechanical Engineering |
| Project: |
Oscillatory flow phenomena in simple fluids and comlex fluids such as blood |
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Hilary Fabich
Livingston, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Joseph Seymour, Chemical and Biological Engineering |
| Project: |
Rheological and MR characterization of Xanthan Gum/Locust Bean gum gels for drug delivery and biofilm model |
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Drago Guggiana
Copiapo, Chile |
Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, and
Biotechnology
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| Mentor: |
Thomas Hughes, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
Designing a genetically encoded hypoxia fluorescent sensor - phase III |
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Tiffany Hensley
Whitefish, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Mentor: |
Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
Exploring a possible signaling role for Aquaporin-3b in neural plate cells of Xenopus laevis |
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Shannon Kruse
Belgrade, Montana |
Biochemistry |
| Mentor: |
Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Investigation of adeno associated virus capsids by hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry |
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Karin Langhus
Big Timber, Montana |
Biotechnology and Microbiology |
| Mentor: |
Michael Franklin, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Characterizing PA4634.1, PA2623.1, and PA2364.1 of Pseudomonas aeruginosa; novel small regulatory RNAs |
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Heather Lytle
Fairfield, Montana |
Nursing |
| Mentor: |
Elizabeth Rink, Health and Human Development |
| Project: |
Implementing community health palliative care services for critical patients in Nkomazi, South Africa |
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Allison MacGregor
Park City, Utah |
Biochemistry |
| Mentor: |
Michael Franklin, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Sequence identification of novel ncRNAs in Pseudomonas aeruginosa using 5' RACE |
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Dylan Malloy
Butte, Montana |
Nursing |
| Mentor: |
Karen Zulkowski, Nursing |
| Project: |
Pressure ulcer prevalence in nursing homes: Does education make a difference? |
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Mary Bethany McMaster
Hardin, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Mentor: |
John Miller, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
Self-recognition and forced lateralization of normal subjects |
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Gharett Meng
Missoula, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Mentor: |
Sheila Nielsen-Preiss |
| Project: |
Exploration into mineralization |
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Lyne Tchapmi Petse
Yaounde, Cameroon |
Computer Engineering and Math |
| Mentor: |
Brendan Mumey, Computer Science |
| Project: |
Algorithms of genome sequence assembly |
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Mark Schaefer
Bozeman, MT |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Mentor: |
Roger Bradly, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
PcdH-1 and neural crest adhesion |
|
Joseph Steffens
Helena, Montana |
Biomedical Science and Chemistry |
| Mentor: |
Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Activity based protein profiling with Sulfolobus solfataricus |
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Caleb Sturge
Bozeman, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Mentor: |
Frances Lefcort, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
Effects of anaplastic lymphoma kinase on motor neuron and cardiac crest survival in developing chick |
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Alfred Swanson
Valdez Alaska |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Mentor: |
Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
Zic 1 mediated anterior posterior axis patterning by CRABPII induction of hindbrain Hox genes |
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Sarah Walton
Butte, Montana |
Biochemistry |
| Mentor: |
Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Mapping the binding site of peptide antagonists and guanide and biguanide inhibition of CXCR4 |
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Catherine Worth
Livingston, Montana |
Nursing |
| Mentor: |
Clarann Weinert, Nursing |
| Project: |
Rural perspectives: Pain management and the creative arts |
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Thomas Wright
Columbia Falls, Montana |
Biochemistry |
| Mentor: |
Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Antibacterial properties of biguanides |
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| USP Scholars |
Stuart Baker
Lake Forest Park, Washington |
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| Mentor: |
Bill Inskeep, Land Resources and Environmental Science |
| Project: |
Characterization of a novel thermoacidophilic iron oxidizer |
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Jace Becker
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Photography |
| Mentor: |
Ian van Coller, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
MESA Project |
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Tami Beers
Belgrade, Montana |
Nursing |
| Mentor: |
Elizabeth Kinion, Nursing |
| Project: |
Xylitol and its use as a treatment of early childhood caries (ECC) |
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Shawn Behzadi
Bozeman, Montana |
Microbiology |
| Mentor: |
Sandra Halonen, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Identification of IFN-y resistance genes in Toxoplasma gondii |
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Eli Berry
Reed Point, Montana |
Biotechnology |
| Mentor: |
James Berardinelli, Animal and Range Sciences |
| Project: |
Acute effect of exposing eighteen-month-old virgin ewes to mature rams on temporal characteristics of cortisol and LH concentration patterns during the transition from non-breeding season to the breeding season |
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Conor Bolger
Minocqua, Wisconsin |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Mentor: |
Roger Bradly, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
P120: A molecular interaction |
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Kari Bowles
Belgrade, Montana |
Film |
| Mentor: |
Paul Monaco, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Ezra and Imogene |
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Tyler Bridges
Sumter, South Carolina |
Paleontology |
| Mentor: |
David Varricchio, Earth Sciences |
| Project: |
Applying taphonomy to the fossil "soft tissue"/biofilm controversy |
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Ryan Browning
Boise, Idaho |
Film |
| Mentor: |
Tom Watson, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Once a runner |
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Crystal Carpenter
Louisville, Kentucky |
Art |
| Mentor: |
Nelleke Beltjens, Art |
| Project: |
Disposability |
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Travis Corthouts
Canton, Connecticut |
Geology |
| Mentor: |
David Lageson, Earth Sciences |
| Project: |
Strain analysis on the Rierdon Limestone |
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Perrie Crampton
Dillon, Montana |
Animal Science |
| Mentor: |
James Berardinelli, Animal and Range Sciences |
| Project: |
Effect of ram exposure on temporal patterns of metabolic hormones and progesterone concentrations in 18-month-old virgin Targhee ewes during the transition into the breeding season
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Rebecca Croghan
Bozeman, Montana |
Early Childhood Education |
| Mentor: |
Bethany Letiecq, Health and Human Development |
| Project: |
The debate of same sex marriage |
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David Cronk
Montrose, Pennsylvania |
Liberal Studies |
| Mentor: |
Ilse Lee, Honors |
| Project: |
Chasing the black bear |
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Kerstin Cullen
Valdez, Alaska |
Physics |
| Mentor: |
Galina Malovichko, Physics |
| Project: |
EPR characterization of lithium niobate doped with non-paramagnetic modifiers |
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Ellie Davis
Princeton, New Jersey |
Evolution and Ecology |
| Mentor: |
Brian McGlynn, Land Resources and Environmental Science |
| Project: |
Nutrient concentrations and bacterial biomass in streams located in the West Fork Watershed, Southwest Montana |
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Erin Doherty
Billings, Montana |
Art History |
| Mentor: |
Harvey Hamburgh, Art |
| Project: |
Exploring documentaries on the individual |
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Amber Dubay
Bozeman, Montana |
Nursing |
| Mentor: |
Kathleen Schachman, Nursing |
| Project: |
Adaptation and testing of an intsrument to measure stressors in spouses of firefighters |
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Megan Dunbar
Bozeman, Montana |
Photography |
| Mentor: |
Ian van Coller, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Anaconda: An opportunity just outside |
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Patrick Dyess
Houston, Texas |
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| Mentor: |
David Mogk, Earth Sciences |
| Project: |
Petrographic, structural, and deformation history of high grade Archean metamorphic in Bear Trap Canyon, Montana |
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Dustin Elliott
Billings, Montana |
Chemical Engineering |
| Mentor: |
Paul Gannon, Chemical and Biological Engineering |
| Project: |
Interfacial interactions among cathode materials and the protective coatings on stainless steel interconnects in solid oxide fuel cells |
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ZuZu Feder
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Doug Downs, English |
| Project: |
Metaphors in freshman descriptions of writing |
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Justin Folsom
Helena, Montana |
Economics |
| Mentor: |
Wendy Stock, Economics |
| Project: |
Assessment of formal study labs on the learning outcomes of Economics 101 students at Montana State University |
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Alaina Garcia
Bozeman, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering and Math
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| Mentor: |
Robb Larson, Mechanical Engineering |
| Project: |
Tesla Turbine micro-hydro system: Design, fabrication, analysis and evaluation of a unique small, low-cost electrical power generation system |
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Philip Gardner
Hayden, Idaho |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: |
Matthew Fields, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Characterization of microbial communities from thermoalkaline springs in Yellowstone National Park |
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Anna Gerasimova
Billings, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: |
Christa Merzdorf, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
Cellular localization of aquaporin-3b in the neural folds of Xenopus laevis embryos |
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Hunter Graham
Red Lodge, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Alexis Pike, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Combat witness: A photographic documentary including first-hand accounts of combat |
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Anne Hansen
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Sandra Kuntz, Nursing |
| Project: |
Direct observation and analysis of healthcare provider focus groups |
|
Travis Harrer
Bozeman, Montana |
Chemical and Biological Engineering
|
| Mentor: |
Robin Gerlach, Chemical and Biological Engineering |
| Project: |
Enrichment of ureolytic microorganisms and evaluation of alternate urea sources for carbonate biomineralization |
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Benjamin Hogenson
Billings, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Brock LaMeres , Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Project: |
Robotic lunar regolith excavator |
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Timothy Holland
La Crosse, Wisconsin |
Environmental Horticulture
|
| Mentor: |
William Hoch, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology |
| Project: |
In vitro isolation and DNA content determination of the Japanese endangered Rhododendron, R. uwaense |
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Nicole Holyoak
Missoula, Montana |
Chemical and Biological Engineering
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| Mentor: |
Jeffrey Heys, Chemical and Biological Engineering |
| Project: |
Simulation of particle deposition in the human airways |
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Christine Holzwarth
Billings, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Robert Szilagyi, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
The molecular origin of uranium toxicity in biological systems |
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David Householter
Sandpoint, Idaho |
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| Mentor: |
John Paxton, Computer Science |
| Project: |
MESA Website Development |
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Amanda Hyman
Appleton, Wisconsin |
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| Mentor: |
Geoffrey Poole, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences |
| Project: |
Stream metabolism following restoration and remediation of Silver Bow Creek, Montana, USA |
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Brian Johnson
Spokane, Washington |
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| Mentor: |
Tom Watson, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Dr. Kilkenny |
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Shawn Jones
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
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| Mentor: |
Stuart Challender and Laura Larsson, Earth Sciences and Nursing |
| Project: |
Integration of geospatial and social science techniques in the evaluation and effectiveness of the Gallatin Valley radon testing program |
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Sabindra Katila
Pokhara, Nepal |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: |
Marcella McClure, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Retroid analysis of mammalian genome |
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Cynthia Kempf
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Elizabeth Kinion, Nursing |
| Project: |
Investigating Streptococcus mutans in early childhood caries |
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Jamie Kern
Freeburg, Illinois |
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| Mentor: |
Frankie Jackson, Earth Sciences |
| Project: |
Comparison of two methods used to calculate water vapor conductance in modern and fossilized eggshell using an additional analysis technique |
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Teresa Keserich
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Jeffrey Conger, Graphic Design |
| Project: |
Italy 1:1 |
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Scott Larson
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Daniel Miller, Civil Engineering |
| Project: |
Avalanche explosives: A study on the stresses induced within snow layers |
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Autumn Laughbaum
Scobey, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Megan Higgs, Mathematical Sciences |
| Project: |
Animated statistical graphics for data visualization |
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Heather Lee
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Ada Giusti, Modern Languages |
| Project: |
An assessment of volunteer opportunities in the French overseas Department of la Reunion |
|
Kira Lee
Libby, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Ilse Lee, Honors |
| Project: |
Cultural influences on music education |
|
Nicole Lerner
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Joseph Shaw, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Project: |
Calibrating and quantifying a white light control channel of an aurora detector |
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Jennene Lyda
Billings, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Sandra Halonen, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Utilization of BiFC to view host endoplasmic reticulum's IGTP-mediated disruption of the Toxoplasma gondii vacuole |
|
Emma Lynn
Mullingar, Ireland |
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| Mentor: |
Theo Lipfert, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Dictation |
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Alexandre Manigault
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Tomomi Yamaguchi, Sociology and Anthropology |
| Project: |
The rise of a "techno-class"? An ethnography of American college students' use of internet |
|
Rose Marks
Marlow, New Hampshire |
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| Mentor: |
Lisa Rew, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences |
| Project: |
The invasion dynamics of Linaria dalmatica: A genetic approach |
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Bridgett McNulty
Great Falls, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: |
Roger Bradley, Cell Biology and Neuroscience |
| Project: |
Determination of chick protocadherin-1 binding partners |
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Jon-Michael Mooney
Pocatello, Idaho |
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| Mentor: |
Tom Watson, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
The novelist |
|
Kevin Murray
Billings, Montana |
|
| Mentor: |
Robert Szilagyi, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Investigation of empirical molecular mechanics of Fe-S containing particles using an 11 node Silicon Graphics Octane computational cluster |
|
Philip Murray
Gig Harbor, Washington |
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| Mentor: |
Tomomi Yamaguchi, Sociology and Anthropology |
| Project: |
The Taliban movement: Creating cultural authority |
|
Vanessa Naive
Kalispell, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Simon Dixon, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Russian cinema: The fall of the Soviet Union, and after |
|
Wendy Nickisch
Forsyth, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Florence Dunkel, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology |
| Project: |
Sustainability in Sanambele |
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Jayson Nissen
Havre, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Berk Knighton, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Passive high altitude capture of extraterrestrial pariculate |
|
Stephanie Obernesser
Yellowstone NP, Wyoming |
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| Mentor: |
Alexis Pike, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Searching |
|
Zachary Osterhout
Seattle, Washington |
|
| Mentor: |
Theo Lipfert, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
100 yards |
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JM Peck
Melrose, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering Technology
|
| Mentor: |
Kevin Amende, Mechanical Engineering |
| Project: |
Montana exhibit house project |
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Zach Pershin
Skokie, Illinois |
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| Mentor: |
Wendy Stock, Economics |
| Project: |
Assessment of formal study labs on learning outcomes of Economics 101 students at Montana State University |
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Lily Peterson
Helena, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Expression of chemokine receptors CCR5 and CXCR4 in insect cells |
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Michiel Pillet
Landen, Belgium |
|
| Mentor: |
Jack Horner, Museum of the Rockies |
| Project: |
Phylogenetic variation of the glycogen body and the endosacral enlargement |
|
Christopher Poepping
Evergreen, Colorado |
|
| Mentor: |
Barry Pyle, Microbiology |
| Project: |
Genetic study of Streptomyces lividans containing plasmid pIJ702 |
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Paul Popovitch
Bozeman, Montana |
|
| Mentor: |
Abigail Richards, Chemical and Biological Engineering |
| Project: |
Characterization of siderophores produced by Halomonas elongata |
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Ross Radke
Kirkland, Washington |
|
| Mentor: |
James Joyce, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Special and visual FX for the low-budget filmmaker |
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Evan Rashid
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Mentor: |
Ahsan Mian, Mechanical Engineering |
| Project: |
Laser microjoining of dissimilar materials for applications in miniaturized devices |
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Thomas Robinson
Ben Lomond, California |
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| Mentor: |
Robert Carson, Education |
| Project: |
Inquiry of human response in group to severe trauma |
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Zachary Rogala
Darby, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Sara Waller, History and Philosophy |
| Project: |
Wolf and coyote vocalization patterns in applied cognitive epistemology |
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Shelby Rogala
Darby, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Holly Grether, History and Philosophy |
| Project: |
The wife of Buddha: Infrastructure, culture and religion in India |
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Sean Ryan
Maple Valley, Washington |
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| Mentor: |
Joseph Shaw, Electrical Engineering |
| Project: |
Feasibility study of infrared imaging for wolf population surveys |
|
Nicole Schonenbach
Ashland, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Brent Peyton, Chemical Engineering |
| Project: |
Algae to biodiesel: Optimization of algal growth and triacylglyceride accumulation |
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Kyla Selvig
Scobey, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Project: |
Changes in archaeal membrane composition and structure in response to viral infection |
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Matt Smith
Helena, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Cliff Montagne, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences |
| Project: |
Montana COOP structure and economic development in rural Kenya |
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Jasmine Snyder
Bozeman, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Heather Bentz, Art |
| Project: |
Royal road self portraits |
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Teresa Snyder
Great Bend, Kansas |
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| Mentor: |
Wendy Stock, Economics |
| Project: |
Assessment of formal study labs on learning outcomes in Economics 101 at Montana State University |
|
Benjamin Staal
Manhattan, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Joseph Shaw, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Project: |
Optical aurora detector redesign |
|
Alyse Stark
Sun Valley, Idaho |
|
| Mentor: |
Tom Watson, Film and Photography |
| Project: |
Resonance |
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Dustin Stoltz
Florence, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Steven Swinford, Sociology and Anthropology |
| Project: |
Reducing barriers to positive masculinity: A rock climber's approach |
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Megan Sullivan
Marshfield, Massachusetts |
Environmental Studies and Photography
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| Mentor: |
Florence Dunkel, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology |
| Project: |
Sanambelean cultural preservation |
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Michael Tarrant
Butte, Montana |
|
| Mentor: |
Kristi McGarity, Music |
| Project: |
Recording soundscapes: Chile |
|
David Walsh
Billings, Montana |
|
| Mentor: |
Randy Larimer, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Project: |
Passive high altitude capture of extraterrestrial particulate |
|
David Weir
Belgrade, Montana |
|
| Mentor: |
Wataru Nakagawa, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Project: |
Silicon-on-insulator based optical waveguides integrated with sub-wavelength gratings |
|
Amanda White
Kalispell, Montana |
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| Mentor: |
Laura Larsson, Nursing |
| Project: |
Exploring scope of practice issues for correctional facility nurses in the intermountain west |
|
Matthew Widdekind
Bozeman, Montana |
|
| Mentor: |
Ian Handley, Psychology |
| Project: |
The effects of general action/inaction goals on semantic priming |
|
Sierra Zimmer
Helena, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
|
| Mentor: |
David Sands, Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology |
| Project: |
Gluten-free culinary development and distribution of Camelina sativa based foods |
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Research, Creative, and Scholarly Activities 
