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Physics in Philadelphia is a STEM initiative to discover new methods of teaching science to
Philadelphia school children through inquiry-based learning in informal settings. Materials for
teaching science at a playground have been developed and piloted. Physics in Philadelphia is
an ongoing project.
Water Quality of a Tropical Watershed: Guacimal River, Costa Rica
Kevin A. Ryan, Winthrop University *
This honors thesis in biology comments on the overall health of a Costa Rican watershed and its
aquatic biota, using physical, chemical, and biological parameters. Results are discussed within
a tropical hydrologic regime context and compared to theories developed for temperate
watersheds. Implications for the Lagarto-Guacimal-Aranjuez biological corridor are also
considered.
The SSRI Digest: A Review of the Current Information about Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors, Their Side Effects, and Use in Treatments
Casey J. McCormick, Tennessee Technological University *
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRI), among the most common anti-depressant drugs
for anxiety and depression, effect reuptake of the essential and potent neurotransmitter,
serotonin. This poster examines current SSRI uses and side effects, the scheme for patients with
certain medicinal combinations, the mechanism for their action, and major contraindications.
Development of New Testing Protocols for Alternative Polymer Membranes in the
Hydrogen Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Tausif Ahmed, Drexel University *
A presentation on research done at the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at
Drexel University to develop new testing standards for hydrogen proton exchange membrane
fuel cells using gas diffusion electrodes and ionic liquid solvents.
Career Paths of Postsecondary Honors Education Program Administrators
Kim Humerickhouse, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The results of a doctoral dissertation research project, conducted by a former honors
administrator, are presented. This resarch was dependent on the input of the 25 honors program
administrators from 17 states who volunteered to be interviewed about their paths to honors
administration. The researcher successfully defended this project in fulfillment of her doctoral
program in December 2009; she offers this presentation as a review of the final product to the
participants as well as to current students interested in pursuing a career in honors
administration.
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