Whatcom Digital Commons

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• A Changing Climate and the Waters of Whatcom County
  
  pH of our Waters in Bellingham, is it healthy for our inhabitants
• A Tale of Two Beaches
  
  Our research question was: How has armoring impacted the erosion of soft sediments at Whatcom? County? We sought to find differences in erosional processes between different types of armoring, since there seems to be a correlation between larger and less permeable armoring systems and higher ecological impact.
• Agricultural Soils in Whatcom County Are a Source of Carbapenem Resistant Bacteria ​
  
  Testing agricultural soils in Whatcom County for Carbapenum Resistant Bacteria.
• Algae & pH
  
  How ocean acidification effects algae (phytoplankton).
• Algal Blooms and Oil Pollution: BP Cherry Point Case Study
  
  An online research case study on the effects of nitrogen runoff from BP Cherry Point on the abundance of cyanobacteria blooms.
• An examination of textile quality C. 1900-1950
  
  a study in the trends of textile materials used for clothing between 1900 to 1950
• Analysis of 16SrRNA Gene Mutations on Antibiotic Resistance in E Coli
  
  In this experiment, our goal was to learn more about the development of antibiotic resistance and evaluate the gene sequence of a cell that has undergone a mutation. We predicted and found a correlation between mutations in the 16SrRNA sequence and resistance to Tetracycline in E Coli.
• Analysis of Protein Production in Different Types of Brewing Yeast
  
  Using the Bradford Assay, protein production count was recorded based on the platform of different types of brewing yeast.
• Ancient Greek and Egyptian Coins and their differences and similarities.
  
  My poster focuses on looking at different coins made in Greece and Egypt around 500-200 B.C.E and focuses on how the coins differ from size, material, and style.
• Antibiotic Resistance Found in Soil Samples from Bellingham’s Estuary Site
  
  Our poster shares our experiment about antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
• Antibiotic Resistance in Commercial and Homemade Kombucha
  
  In this research presentation we explore the possibilities of antibiotic resistance in the popular drink known as kombucha, and proving whether or not it is a reservoir for antibiotic resistance in Homemade as well as Commercial kombucha.
• Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on Wrestling Mats
  
  Discovery of antibiotic resistance in high school wrestling mats post season.
• Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Protection: Exploring the Boundaries of Law, Technology, and Ethics
  
  This is a paper on the ethics of copyright as it relates to generative AI. I attempt to reach a stance that serves as a compromise between the various stakeholders in this debate - copyright holders, users of AI, and AI developers.
• Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education
  
  This paper was written about some ethical concerns regarding artificial intelligence in the K-12 education system. There are both pros and cons to AI in education, and this paper goes over some of those concerns/advantages.
• Bacterial Analysis in Pure, Turmeric-infused, and Turmeric-flavored Kombucha
  
  Kombucha, a fermented tea beverage, has gained popularity due to its potential health benefits and unique flavor. This study investigates the bacterial concentration in three variations of kombucha: raw kombucha, raw kombucha with added turmeric, and turmeric-flavored kombucha. A total of 10 plates were prepared to cultivate and enumerate bacterial colonies present in each variation.
• Bellingham Drinking Water
  
  Bellingham Drinking water tests.
• Bellingham Graffiti
  
  We aim to uncover the underlying messages conveyed through graffiti in Bellingham. From political manifestos to social commentaries, economic reflections to emotional outpourings, we strive to explore the underlying themes that reverberate within our community in Bellingham.
• biology Final poster
  
  This experiment tested how ale, wine, and baker's yeast affect fermentation speed. The results showed that ale yeast fermented the fastest, even though the group thought wine yeast would be the fastest.
• Blackberries in the Salish Sea
  
  In our project we talk about how the biodiversity to area can be affected by an invasive species specially blackberries. Bringing more awareness about the issue towards invasive species affecting ecosystems all around the region by specially focusing on one that has become such a stable part of history and cultural to the area the Himalayan blackberries commonly found.
• CEO-to-Worker Compensation Inequality
  
  This paper is an exploration of the income inequalities of top paid CEOs to median pay employees and how corporate governance is failing in respect to these unethical practices.
• Cider Yeast Fermentation Rate Poster
  
  We explored the fermentation rate in Cider Yeast at different temperatures trying to figure out what the optimal fermentation rate would be.
• Comparative Analysis of Over-the-Counter and Natural Remedies for Treating Yeast Infections
  
  We compared over the counter vs. natural remedies to cure yeast infections to see which would yield the best results in combating the infection.
• COMPARING SIGNS OF EROSION NORTHERN WHIDBEY’S ​ WEST SIDE VS EAST SIDE ​
  
  In this research poster we looked into whether the ocean facing west side of Whidbey Island had more erosion than the bay facing east side.
• Comparison of Bellingham Beach Bluffs
  
  Survey of the bluffs at Locust Beach and Cornwall Beach located in Bellingham.
• Conquerors of Brest Castle France
  
  This map shows where different conquerors throughout the existence of Brest Castle came from, and a brief history/background story on them.
• Corals Illustrated Reference Manual
  
  Illustrated reference manual with scientific illustrations.
• Correlation Between Fermentation Rates and Protein Production
  
  Exploring if there is a correlation between Protein Concentration and Fermentation rates among different types of flour.
• Counting Barnacles
  
  Interactive online presentation. Scientific research project on the connection to barnacle population and salinity levels in the Bellingham Bay.
• Crabs
  
  Recording crab population across three different beaches
• Crabs Pinch-Perfect Habitats: What are crabs like in the Salish Sea?
  
  An exploration of crab characteristics and habitats at 3 different beaches in the Salish Sea
• Cuban Sands & Their Contents
  
  Composition and transportation processes of sand within the Gardens of the Queen in Cuba.
• Different Types of Flour and their Fermentation Rate
  
  For this project we tested how different types of flour: rye, cake flour, all-purpose flour, whole wheat, and our control group: sucrose, affect fermentation when mixed with baker’s yeast and water to see which ferments the highest for baking bread.
• Effect of Celsius on Fermentation and Metabolism​
  
  A poster presenting our experiment in finding out if we increase the amount of Celsius, then the rate of our yeast metabolism will increase?
• Effect of Creatin on The Growth of Yeast Cells
  
  We did a research using yeast and creatine together to see how it affects the alive cells overtime.
• Effect of Creatine on Fermentation Rates in Yeast
  
  This is an experimental design project to test how creatine monohydrate affects fermentation rates in yeast.
• Effects of Chitosan on the Upregulation of Peroxidase When Treated on Kernels
  
  This is a biology research poster on how soaking sweet corn kernels in a 1% chitosan solution impacts the plant’s stress response gene, peroxidase (POX). Although the our experiment had some issues with the RNA extraction and we got a band size that was larger than expected, we talked about steps for the process in the future and we think a dose-response study is the best followup once everything is fully certified.
• Effects of Coca-Cola Varieties on Yeast Protein Synthesis
  
  A poster for BIO 160 depicting results of 4 tests with Yeast and Coca-Cola. The layout follows a rubric designed by Professor Lauren Maniatis.
• Effects of Different Natural Sugar Sources on Yeast Growth and Viability
  
  This study examines how different types of natural sugar affect yeast growth over time and its viability.
• Effects of Sweetener Type in Coca-Cola on Yeast Protein Synthesis
  
  We investigated how different Coca-Cola types affect protein synthesis in yeast.
• Effects of Temperature on Fermentation Rates of Different Types of Yeast
  
  Project investigating effect of temperature on fermentation rates of different types of yeast.
• Ethical & Motivated Blindness
  
  An exploration of the precursors/organizational factors that lead to ethical or motivated blindness that includes a literature review, interviews, and an original survey designed to monitor an organization's ethical culture.
• Ethical Use of Consumer Health and Genetic Data
  
  This paper discusses the ethical issues around medical, genetic, and health data obtained through consumer products such as smart watches, cell phone apps, and consumer marketed genetic testing.
• Ethics In AI Development and Use
  
  A research paper exploring the ethics surrounding AI development and use in the tech industry.
• Examining and Comparing Sediments of Baker River and Baker Lake
  
  Comparing sands collected at Baker River, Baker lake, and along the Nooksack river.
• Exploring the Impact of IBA Concentration on Fast Plant Growth
  
  Plant growth is influenced by various plant growth regulators (hormones), including Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), an auxin that stimulates hypocotyl, shoot, and root growth. Our study uses fast plants to investigate the effects of IBA concentrations on plant growth, with the goal of improving agricultural practices to optimize crop yields.
• Exploring the Relations Between Oceanic pH level, Sea Glass, and the Environment
  
  Oceanography 101 group research project poster from spring quarter of 2023.
• Extraction Methods of Cilantro and its Effects on Antimicrobial Activity
  
  Our experiment was trying to use the dodecenol found in cilantro to overcome Salmonella.
• fermentation poster
  
  scientific poster for a fermentation lab about different types of alcoholic yeast
• Fermentation Rates of Yeast Using Different Plant-Based Sugars
  
  The purpose of this lab project was to determine how yeast would behave when introduced to different types of sugars with regard to baking.
• Fermentation Rates with Different Levels of Processed Sugars 
  
  This is a poster of the results of our experiment on Fermentation Rates with Different Levels of Processed Sugars.