Browsing 2015 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference by Author "The College at Brockport"
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A Flash Flood Parameter Investigation
(2015-04-10)This study attempts to develop a parameter that can accurately indicate favorable conditions for flash flooding based on vertical and horizontal extent of moisture. The equation developed to obtain the parameter uses mean ... -
A Repository of Cloud Services for Small and Micro Enterprises
(2015-04-10)According to the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO), there are over 23 million microenterprises in the U.S and that number translates to 87% of all businesses in the United States. While the majority of businesses ... -
Activities and Mindfulness
(2015-04-10)Mindfulness has primarily been researched as the psychological change that meditates the relationship between meditation and its many positive outcomes. Mindfulness is made up of five facets including; observing, describing, ... -
Adiposity and Anarchism: Exposing and Examining Fat Oppression in a Capitalist Society.
(2015-04-10)The objective of this research is to expose and examine the ways in which fat bodies are oppressed in a capitalist society, while using Anarchist and Queer Theory perspectives. Drawing from contemporary authors in the ... -
Analysis of the Drosophila melanogaster wnt5 Mutant’s Behavior towards Carbon Dioxide and Apple Cider Vinegar
(2015-04-10)The sense of smell, or olfaction, plays a critical role in the behavior of various animals. This is true for disease-transmitting insect vectors, including mosquitoes, which use odorants, like carbon dioxide, to find their ... -
Behind Closed and In Public Eyes: Communism and the 1953 Iranian Coup D’état
(2015-04-10)For MI6 and the imperialists of the United Kingdom, the 1953 Iranian coup d’état was carried out to re-secure the oilfields of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company—soon to become British Petroleum—nationalized by the administration ... -
Benjamin Franklin: A Glimpse of Imperfection
(2015-04-10)A re-examination of Benjamin Franklin becomes necessary when one considers how his essay Observations Concerning the Increase of Mankind, Peopling of Countries, etc. has related to modern society. In his essay Franklin ... -
Choreographic Exploration of Misappropriation in Hip Hop Dance
(2015-04-10)To examine the properties that comprise hip-hop dance, a choreographic work will be shown that aims to intentionally misappropriate traditional hip hop vocabulary and philosophies. Drawing from post-modern ideologies such ... -
Computational Study Of Ionic Liquid Solvation
(2015-04-10)Ionic liquids are of particular interest because they offer an “environmentally friendly” alternative to volatile organic hydrocarbon (VOC) solvents. One principle of green chemistry promotes the use of innocuous solvents ... -
Corruption in NCAA Basketball: Evidence for Bias in Seeding the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
(2015-04-10)Since its founding in 1939, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Basketball Tournament has continuously grown in popularity and today is considered to be the premier sporting event as well as a revenue ... -
Debased: Hemingway’s Not-So-Destructive Portrayal of Alcoholism in The Sun Also Rises
(2015-04-10)I first examine the xenophobic motivations of the 1920’s prohibitionist movement through their backing of legislative policies like the “Johnson-Reed Act of 1924,” and their alliance with organizations such as the Ku Klux ... -
Deceptions Online: From Facebook to Online Dating
(2015-04-10)Whether we like it or not, many people use social media, from Facebook interaction to finding a date on OKCupid. As we consider both the frequency with which users rely on internet sites and the significance granted to ... -
Determination of the Ion Association Constant in Binary Solutions of (Methanol + Phosphonium Ionic Liquid) and (Methanol + Imidazolium Ionic Liquids)
(2015-04-10)Ionic liquids (ILs) are an exciting area of research since they encompass many of the ideals of the green chemistry initiative. Moreover, they can be easily tailor-made through ion exchange chemistry to create a desired ... -
Development of a Soil Phosphorus Rapid Field Analysis Method and Application to Archaeological Sites
(2015-04-10)Phosphorus is often used as an archaeological indicator of human activity. Many elements are added to the soil by pre-agricultural humans, but P is persistent and a sensitive indicator. In this study, we looked to develop ... -
Development of Hypocalciuria and hyperphosphaturia during early stages of magnesium deprivation in mice
(2015-04-10)Magnesium (Mg2+) is the second most abundant ion in the body but its regulation is poorly understood. Mg2+ deficiency is known to interfere with the physiological regulation of other electrolytes, such as calcium (Ca2+) ... -
Distorting the Senses: the Traumatic Narrative of Brian Turner’s Phantom Noise
(2015-04-10)Distorting the Senses: the Traumatic Narrative of Brian Turner’s Phantom Noise In his collection of poetry Phantom Noise, Brian Turner weaves a narrative that addresses issues of war and traumatic experiences, ... -
Distributed Computing Using a Raspberry Pi 2 Cluster
(2015-04-10)The Raspberry Pi is a fully functional computer about the size of a credit card costing between $20 and $35. It and other small, inexpensive computers provide a new opportunity for students and enthusiasts to learn about ... -
Effects of Childhood Cancer and Hospitalization on Preschool Aged Children: Benefits of Play Therapy and Movement Therapy
(2015-04-10)Child life departments have been prominent in most children’s hospitals to provide psychosocial care for children experiencing time in a hospital environment. This presentation will demonstrate the impact of Child Life ... -
Effects of Labeling
(2015-04-10)Labels are used as a way to group people based on similar characteristics. Labeling can be helpful in that it allows one to identify commonalities and apply needed services and treatment, but the negative effects of labeling ... -
Environmental Awareness Workshop: An Introduction to Green Initiatives at SUNY Brockport
(2015-04-10)SUNY Brockport has adopted a variety of green initiatives on campus, including a reusable mug program, solar powered parking pay stations, textbook rentals, carpooling programs, and newly constructed buildings meeting LEED ...
