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contamination is occurring due to such substances. Conversely, the park around the golf course will also be tested to see if that could be impacting the creek, so an inflow and outflow water test will be administered to Cazenovia Creek to determine if the creek is bringing in contaminants or picking contaminants up and transporting them downstream. Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII Improvements To the Rotating Tank Kari Clayton, Earth Sciences Faculty Mentor: Professor Jude Sabato, Earth Sciences and Science Education This project is part of a larger continuous improvement initiative to Buffalo State’s Geophysical Fluids Laboratory. The rotation of the Earth in combination with thermodynamic properties of the fluid gives rise to various observable geophysical flows. The rotating tank can be applied to explore these types of flows on our own planet. Previous tank experiments have yielded positive results. The re-creation of simple atmospheric models has been achieved, including Taylor columns and rigid body flow. The canonical “dishpan atmosphere” experiment of Fultz (Riehl and Fultz, 1957) can now be reproduced consistently with the apparatus. We anticipate recreating forced turbulence and multiple jets as well as other complex flows after design enhancements are complete. The design enhancements are driven by obstacles experienced in the lab currently; the biggest challenge being the camera mount, the quality of data capture and the mounting arm which rotates with the tank. The improved framing design will allow for the use of the already purchased high-definition camera and slip ring, and remove the mounting arm. The existing apparatus is capable of making simultaneous in-situ measurements of temperature and rotation rate. With the enhancements described above, we will be capable of measuring pixel brightness values from the HD camera images. These data can be used to infer total column tracer concentrations (dye color). Presentation Type and Session: Poster VI Interpreting the Eruptive History of El Salvador’s Santa Ana (Ilamatepec) Volcano Though Detailed Stratigraphic Analysis of Pre-1904 Deposits Elisabeth Gallant, Geology Faculty Mentor: Professor Bettina Martinez-Hackert, Earth Sciences and Science Education The Santa Ana volcano in densely populated El Salvador, Central America, presents serious volcanic hazard potential. The volcano is a prevalent part of every day life in El Salvador; the sugarcane and coffee belt of the country are to its Southern and Western flanks, recreational areas lies to its East, and second and third largest cities of El Salvador exist within its 25 km radius. Physical Geography, Sciences, and Mathematics Understanding the eruptive characteristics and history is imperative due to the volcano’s relative size and it’s explosive, composite nature. Historical records indicate at least 9 potential VEI 3 eruptions since 1521 AD. The volcano’s relative inaccessibility and hazards do not promote a vast reservoir of research, as can be seen in the scarcity of published papers. This research represents the first steps towards creating a comprehensive stratigraphic record of the crater and characterization of its eruptive history. Samples of pre-1904 eruptive material were taken from the southern wall of an E-W oriented fluvial gully located in the SSW of the tertiary crater. These were analyzed using thin sections and optical microscopy, grain size distribution techniques, and scanning electron microscopy. The 15-layer sequence indicates an explosive history characterized by intense phreatomagmatic phases, plinian, sub-plinian and basaltic/ andesitic composition strombolian activity. Presentation Type and Session: Poster VI Investigating the Role of Grp170a In Protein Folding Within the ER of Caenorhabditis elegans Nicholas Vaughn, Biology Faculty Mentor: Professor Gregory Wadsworth, Biology For proteins to be functional they must fold into a specific three-dimensional structure. Improper folding of proteins can cause human diseases ranging from mad-cow to Alzheimer’s and even to cancer. Proper folding of most cellular proteins is dependent on molecular chaperones. The largest molecular chaperone, GRP170, is localized in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and is thought to aid in the folding of secreted proteins. A strain of the small round worm Caenorhabditis elegans, which has a deletion mutation in its grp170a gene, is viable but has slowed development. To determine if unfolded proteins accumulate in the ER of this strain an hsp4:GFP reporter gene was used. This reporter gene expresses high levels of the fluorescent protein in any cell that accumulates high levels of unfolded proteins in the ER. These nematodes will be examined by fluorescence microscopy during embryogenesis, early larval development, and the adult stage of development. GFP fluorescence will indicate the locations in the nematode body where grp170a is most critical for protein folding. Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII The Lifetime Effects of Fish Consumption In Western New York Jennifer Ickowski, AMT 495: Special Project for Applied Mathematics Faculty Mentor: Professor Joaquin Carbonara, Mathematics Most educated fisherman in the Western New York area know the hazards of eating different fish from different bodies of water in the area. Unfortunately, there are several groups of people in the urban areas who rely on eating fish for their daily consumption of 99
100 Physical Geography, Sciences, and Mathematics food. The majority of these people do not have fishing licenses and they come from other countries. This makes it difficult for them to understand the toxicity of the fish in areas such as Niagara River, The Buffalo River, and Cayuga Creek. Cultural barriers and language make it even harder for these people to understand that what they are putting in their body will seriously damage them and their children later in life. This paper will discuss the regulations that the FDA and EPA have chosen for acceptable mercury levels from fish that are acceptable for consumption. The formulas they use to decide what is “acceptable” come from using default values and outdated information. The information that will be used to make better regulations for fish consumption comes from a study done by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the quality of the bodies of water in the Buffalo area. The goal of this paper is to inform the reader about the lifetime effects of consuming fish at higher levels from the bodies of water around Buffalo. Presentation Type and Session: Oral – Science, Mathematics and Technology Limitations In Forensic Science: PCR Inhibitors Miranda DeGroot, Masters Forensic Science Faculty Mentor: Professor M. Scott Goodman, Chemistry The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a useful tool in forensic science, where it is used to amplify small quantities of DNA for analysis. DNA samples collected by forensic labs are often in trace amounts and successful amplification is necessary to ensure proper analysis. Many common substances have been found to inhibit PCR, which can lead to poor and inaccurate analysis results. This can be detrimental when analyzing forensic evidence available in only very limited quantity. The focus of the research presented is the study of coffee as a PCR inhibitor. The bulk of the findings support the idea that coffee prevents efficient PCR amplification of DNA, which negatively affects the results of subsequent analyses. Although most mechanisms of PCR inhibition are unknown, our research has eliminated the most common causes of inhibition, and we are working towards the development of a standard method to overcome the inhibition. Presentation Type and Session: Oral – Science, Mathematics and Technology Modeling of Multi-Phase Flow In Volcanic Conduits Alyssa Cederman, Physics Secondary Education Faculty Mentors: Professor Jude Sabato, Earth Sciences and Science Education and Professor Bruce Pitman (SUNY-Buffalo) Time variability at the surface of an erupting volcano is often observed, yet there is little geological evidence of time variability within the magma chamber itself. In order to understand the nature of volcanic eruptions we develop fully time dynamic models of the multi-phase flow in the volcanic conduit. We consider the vertical flux of the magmatic-gas mixture in the conduit over time, with constant pressure within the magma chamber and at the peak of the lava dome. We approach the problem through a combination of linearized stability analysis and numerical computation. We will also discuss changes of the stability properties as a function of changes to physical parameters. We aim to model the principle contributions to phase dynamics and stability. Presentation Type and Session: Poster VIII Nature Play On the East Side Carole Anne Andrzejewski, Individualized Studies Faculty Mentor: Professor Cynthia Conides, History and Museum Studies This project focuses on living collections within a museum setting. This is an innovative form of nature interaction described in museum literature as “Nature Play.” It provides museum visitors an opportunity to experience and learn about living collections outside of zoos and aquaria within a controlled but intimate educational environment within a traditional museum. Nature Play on the East Side was implemented in 2012 at the Buffalo Museum of Science. A twenty-gallon saltwater touch tank stocked with various invertebrates has given museum visitors – adults, children, and multigenerational groups-the opportunity to experience and connect with marine creatures that have previously been completely outside of their experience. The success of this project has led the museum to implement a larger, fifty-gallon touch tank that will contain a greater variety of invertebrates. This project adds to the growing body of literature in the field of museum studies that examines animal-specific programming in museums, and museums as sites of informal science learning. It is also a direct demonstration of the Interactive Experience Model described by Lynne Dierking that involves personal, social and physical contexts that influence how museum-goers behave, observe, and remember their museum experiences. Presentation Type and Session: Poster I Nutrition For Less: A Linear Programming Problem For School Lunch Janet Albi, AMT 495: Special Project for Applied Mathematics Faculty Mentors: Professor Hongliang Xu, Mathematics and Professor Joaquin Carbonara, Mathematics For decades, school lunch has been the leading source of nutrition for many students. While children may be receiving the correct nutrition at home, they are also getting the majority of their daily nutrition during the week while in school. Since most schools today offer both breakfast and lunch to students daily, they have made it their responsibility to make sure children are receiving the correct nutrition to keep them healthy while maintaining their
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