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This poster explores the nature of white captives’ experiences during the Revolutionary War
period and the process by which they turned Indian. The study will focus on Mary Jemison, a
frontierswoman abducted by the Seneca tribe as a teenager, who spent her life living with the
Seneca.
The Effect of Experimental Acidification on Ovenbird Territory Spacing
Matthew Pintar, University of Maine Orono *
Spacing of Ovenbird territories was investigated at the Bear Brook Watershed in Maine.
Acidification has led to habitat degradation and calcium depletion in West Bear. Therefore,
birds must forage over a larger area to obtain calcium. Territories in West Bear should be more
widely spaced than those in East Bear.
Analysis of Competing Mexican Restaurants Using Marketing Carnival Approach
Chelsea Briant, University of West Georgia *
Ameen Kazerouni, University of West Georgia *
Adam Szaruga, University of West Georgia *
Our objective was to determine how various factors affected two neighboring Mexican
restaurants. Innovative methods of data collection followed by extensive statistical analysis were
used. The poster will mainly cover tests ranging from individual t-tests to regression and
correlations. Chi-square and independent sample t-tests that were performed to establish market
segments will also be included.
Effects of Arsenic on Renal Development and Function in Zebrafish Embryos
Francis Le, University of Maine Orono *
Anthony Pastore, University of Maine Orono *
Preliminary research on the effects of arsenic on renal development and function in zebrafish
embryos using confocal microscopy.
Heteroarotinoids as Cancer Treatment
Gabriel P. Navarrette, Dominican University of California *
Heteroarotinoids are synthetic derivatives of retinoic acid that has been used as anti-cancer
agents, but the efficacy of these drugs remain an issue. The goal of this project is to develop
more effective heteroarotinoids for cancer therapy and understand the mechanism of action of
these drugs.
The Death Pageant: Conflicting Currents of Thought
Cody R. Russell, Northeast Texas Community College *
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