Title
Presentation Type
Panel
Academic Level
4-year school
Location
Conference Room E
Abstract
Papers Presented:
"The Relationship of the Second Light Treatment to Cell Germination and Polarization in Ceratopteris Fern Spores" by Ao Liu
Abstract: This research about the Ceratopteris richardii fern spores, which is part of the Discovery Lab in Plant Biology course at UT Austin led by Dr. Stan Roux. We focused on the relationship between the second light treatment and germination as well as polarization of the spores. Several groups of students tested different amounts of light and darkness on the influence of germination rate and the gravity response of the germinated spores.
"A Mathematical Model of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration" by Elizabeth Stephenson
Abstract: We introduce a system of seven ordinary differential equations modeling the response of healthy mammalian skeletal muscle tissue to sudden and severe damage. The system is analyzed, yielding one stable, biologically meaningful equilibrium. A set of numerical simulations is performed to illustrate the performance of the proposed equations. We conduct a sensitivity analysis to rank the parameters’ influence on the system. This model can help doctors and scientists forecast the outcomes of medicinal treatments prior to implementation.
"Chronically Underwhelmed: The Modern Journey Back to Happiness" by Audrey Hendrickson
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Biology: Weird Science?
Conference Room E
Papers Presented:
"The Relationship of the Second Light Treatment to Cell Germination and Polarization in Ceratopteris Fern Spores" by Ao Liu
Abstract: This research about the Ceratopteris richardii fern spores, which is part of the Discovery Lab in Plant Biology course at UT Austin led by Dr. Stan Roux. We focused on the relationship between the second light treatment and germination as well as polarization of the spores. Several groups of students tested different amounts of light and darkness on the influence of germination rate and the gravity response of the germinated spores.
"A Mathematical Model of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration" by Elizabeth Stephenson
Abstract: We introduce a system of seven ordinary differential equations modeling the response of healthy mammalian skeletal muscle tissue to sudden and severe damage. The system is analyzed, yielding one stable, biologically meaningful equilibrium. A set of numerical simulations is performed to illustrate the performance of the proposed equations. We conduct a sensitivity analysis to rank the parameters’ influence on the system. This model can help doctors and scientists forecast the outcomes of medicinal treatments prior to implementation.
"Chronically Underwhelmed: The Modern Journey Back to Happiness" by Audrey Hendrickson