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2022 Abstracts

Molecular Phylogeny of the Mayfly family Heptageniidae

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Clawson, Jordan (Utah Valley University)
Faculty Advisor: Ogden, Heath (Utah Valley University, Biology)

Consisting of more than 500 species, the Heptageniidae family of mayflies is primarily found throughout the Holoarctic, Oriental, and Afrotropical biogeographic realms with some presence in Central and South America. These flat-headed mayflies dwell in streams and rivers and are major consumers of fine detritus and diatoms. Three major subfamilies are recognized within the Heptageniidae family: Ecdyonurinae, Heptageniinae, and Rithrogeninae. Our lab has placed emphasis on the subfamily Ecdyonurinae, which can be further divided into four tribes: Ecdyonurini, Leucrocutini, Notacathurini, and Atopopini. The evolutionary relationships between these tribes and other associated genera has historically not been well understood; however, phylogenetic analysis may shed light to better understand these relationships. Genetic data was generated via Sanger sequencing for four genes (nuclear 18S and 28S rDNA; and mitochondrial 12S and 16S rDNA) and will be combined with data from targeted sequence capture from 448 protein coding loci. Data sets will be aligned in order to conduct phylogenetic analyses that will be used to test specific relationships between the subfamilies of Heptageniidae. Evaluation of nodal support will be done with Bootstrap, and FigTree will be used to produce quality visuals.
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Optoadmittance Spectroscopy

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Steven Marz
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Characterization of Proposed Intermediates in the Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CO at Mn Complexes

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Alison Wang
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Enhancing waste degradation and biogas production by pre-digestion with a hyperthermophilic anaerobic bacterium

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Lindsey Reid
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Synthesis and Characterization of Materials Properties of a Biological Superabsorbent Polymer for Single-Use Consumer Product Applications

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Kaylon Draney
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Antibiotic properties against MRSA in fungal species across Utah County

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenters: Bryson Edwards ; Jacob Warr ; Baylor Steward ; Sabrina Saley ; Branden Peterson
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ACCess Granted: Inferring Mobile Device Keystrokes Using Background Accelerometer Data.

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Erick Gutierrez
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The Potential for Agrivoltaics to Decrease Temperature Sensitivity in Food Crops

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Denise Zivkovic
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Spatial Exploration of Microbial Biodiversity at Great Salt Lake

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenters: Paulina Martinez Koury
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Design of hydrophobic compounds as targeted tuberculosis therapeutics

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Emily Flory
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Project-Based Research on Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS)Their Importance, Usage and Applications to Medical Fields (Student-Undergraduate Research)

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Dr.Nick Safai
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Development of a Low-Cost Aspirated Temperature Measurement Radiation Shield

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Lexi DeFord
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Stabilizing High Voltage All Solid-State Lithium-ion Battery Cycling Performance

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Paul Cardon
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Numerical Analysis of Crowding Effects in Competing Species

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Braden Carlson
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Sound Wave Extraction from Background Accelerometer Readings

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: David Gary
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Designing and Manufacturing a Molten Salt Hot Wire Sensor Holder

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Crewse Petersen
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A Glimpse Through Time: Photogrammetric Study of the Andre’s Alcove Tracksite, Lower Jurassic Navajo Sandstone, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Conner Bennett
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Achieving doubly-curved surfaces from rigid-panel origami patterns

February 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Presenter: Nathan Coleman
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