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Going Back to School: The Need for ESL Teachers
Rachel DeLay, Emporia State University *
Rita Edmonds, Emporia State University *
When speakers of different languages come together—for education, specifically—do they
combine the best aspects of their cultures into one, or do they simply coexist We look at the
impact of a rising Spanish-speaking population, a school’s budget, and the availability of
teachers qualified to teach in ESL classrooms.
Near Infrared Study of the Hydrogen Bonding in Acetone-Methanol and Acetone-Ethanol
Mixtures
M. Khalique Ahmed, Lynn University
Gary Villa, Lynn University *
This paper explores the hydrogen bonding of acetone-methanol and acetone-ethanol mixtures in
the full solubility range. The properties of the studied mixtures are of great importance in the
chemical engineering area because they provide insight into the solubility behavior of gases such
as acetylene and n-butane in the mixed polar solvents.
hSHAPE Analysis of Insulin Receptor mRNA
Alexander Komin, St. Mary’s College of Maryland *
Alternative Splicing (AS) of pre-mRNAs can occur between cell types and developmental
stages. The role RNA structure has on the regulation of AS is not well understood. This study
uses the SHAPE method to determine the structure of the Insulin Receptor pre-mRNA to better
understand its role in AS.
The Effort against Hazing at the University of Maine
Kasey Spear, University of Maine– Orono *
After decades of horror stories and tragic events, it is time to put a stop to hazing. This
presentation reflects a professional writing intern’s journey in creating the National Agenda
against Student Hazing and her other responsibilities while working for the National
Collaborative for Hazing Research and Prevention.
Characterization of siRNA Delivery System Using a Sucrose Gradient
Tooba Anwer, University of Alabama at Birmingham *
Gene silencing by an siRNA mechanism is a novel approach to control cell function, and is a
powerful tool for creating human therapeutics. However, the delivery of siRNA into mammalian
tissues is highly challenging. The main goal of any siRNA delivery system is to effectively
deliver the siRNA to the targeted cell with high efficiency and minimal cytotoxicity. Proper
characterization of siRNA complexes is crucial to understanding the mechanism of siRNA
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