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esearch will offer an overview of current federal biomonitoring studies, pharmacokinetics of
toxins, and assess treatment options through biochemical detoxification and cytochrome P450
modulation.
Why We Like the Bad Guy: A Look into the American Gangster Film
Keith Funkhouser, Chapman University *
Sam Price–Waldman, Chapman University *
Have you ever wondered why the film gangster is such a sinister, yet compelling figure This
poster examines how the psyche of the film audience, the traits of the American gangster, and the
conventions of filmmaking have contributed to the idolization of the American gangster in film.
The Making of Modern Ireland
Elizabeth Parker, Chapman University *
This poster provides information for viewers about the early background of Ireland from its first
days as an English kingdom. English attempts at reigning in Ireland have gone on since the
twelfth century and still create problems in modern times. The poster will illustrate how Ireland
became the divided nation it is today.
The Cooperative Colonial Farm Experiment: Exploring Factors in Successful Commons
Management
Paul Jones, Chapman University *
What keeps a commonly shared resource from becoming tragically abused My experiment will
explore which factors, such as wealth inequality, might contribute to the success or failure of a
commons situation. This poster highlights the importance of commons research, the
experiment’s design decisions, and my predictions for the outcomes.
Cash and Cartoons: The Business of Animation
Liz Fiacco, Chapman University *
The evolution of the animation business, from the earliest experiments, like Gertie the Dinosaur,
to recent blockbusters, such as Avatar, will be presented in this poster. My research will also
attempt to project what the industry will be like in the near future, in terms of production,
distribution, and exhibition.
Stem Cells in Aeolosoma headleyi (Annelida)
Sara A. Merlie, Winthrop University *
Studies show that annelids have replicating stem cells in the epidermis. Here, S-phase and
mitotic cells were identified with EdU-labeling and anti-PhosH3-labeling, respectively, in
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