Whatcom Student Scholarship

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• Unveiling the Impact of Sugar on Yeast Cell Populations.

  We organized a plan to test yeast cell production, collect data, and gather the supplies needed for the experimental process in order to test the affect of various sugars on yeast during fermentation.
• fermentation poster

  scientific poster for a fermentation lab about different types of alcoholic yeast
• How Alternative Sugars Affect Fermentation Rates in Active Dry Yeast

  This is a poster presentation of our fermentation project for Bio 160.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ethics In AI Development and Use

  A research paper exploring the ethics surrounding AI development and use in the tech industry.
• The Journey to CPB Certification

  This is a summary of my experience preparing for the Certified Professional Biller Certification through the AAPC.
• Water Quality of Dakota Creek & Drayton Harbor

  Measurements of water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH levels and nitrates were taken and compared to a 1992 study. Some findings were concerning and suggest a need for further study.
• Exploring the Relations Between Oceanic pH level, Sea Glass, and the Environment

  Oceanography 101 group research project poster from spring quarter of 2023.
• The Enigmatic Claw: Unraveling the Shell of Deception

  A website that analyzes the relationship between shoreline health and crab populations with a murder mystery theme.
• Hiring Recent Graduates- An Objective Analysis

  This research paper outlines the pros and cons of hiring recently graduated students from a managerial perspective as well as discusses the ways in which students can prepare to enter the workforce successfully.
• Salinity in the Salish Sea over Time

  A digital info-poster detailing a scientific experiment refereeing to Salish Sea salinity
• Algae & pH

  How ocean acidification effects algae (phytoplankton).
• Ways to Reduce Bivalve Poisoning in the Salish Sea

  A PowerPoint file containing a poster on strategies used to reduce bivalve poisoning in the Salish Sea.
• 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.
• How Did The Use & Manufacturing of Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics Change Over Time?

  The project looks at 19 of the Met's ancient Egyptian cosmetic artifacts to determine how the use and manufacturing of cosmetics changed overtime.
• Comparison of Bellingham Beach Bluffs

  Survey of the bluffs at Locust Beach and Cornwall Beach located in Bellingham.
• Western Tent Caterpillars

  An informational brochure on western tent caterpillars, and public awareness of them.
• Salish Sea Marine Invasive Plants in Bellingham Bay ​

  This research was to find the percentage of marine plants near and on Squalicum Beach shoreline, and Marine Park’s offshore coast that are invasive.
• The ADHD Book Ghost

  Many folks with ADHD can relate to bouncing around from one interest to another. Some of us find ourselves with a shelf of half-read (or unopened) books.
• Roy

  This piece was made of clay coils and his name is Roy.
• How Different Solutions of Sucrose Affect Wine and Beer Yeast

  A slide showing the results of a lab project, in which we show the results of keeping two types of yeast in different solutions of sucrose and counting live cells.
• Riprap, Sediment Size, and Slope, oh my!

  Research into how shoreline armoring affects sediment distribution and topography of beaches.
• Yeast Counts Over Two Weeks Given Solutions With Varying Sugar Concentrations

  The poster of our yeast experiment results titled "Yeast Counts Over Two Weeks Given Solutions With Varying Sugar Concentrations".
• The Effect of pH on Yeast’s Buffer System

  This study was performed in order to determine how pH levels effect yeast’s buffer system
• Yeast Concentration and Its Effects on Fermentation

  Yeast fermentation concentration experiment done in biology class
• Layoff Survivors: The Impact of Layoffs on Employee Motivation & Job Satisfaction

  This research paper discusses the results of a layoff survivor survey on the impact of layoffs on the remaining employees. Research shows that layoffs have a considerable organization impact on the remaining employees job satisfaction, stress levels at work, motivation, and organizational commitment.
• Snow Gear Poster

  A comparison of modern and vintage snow gear
• An examination of textile quality C. 1900-1950

  a study in the trends of textile materials used for clothing between 1900 to 1950
• Graffiti Trends In Whatcom County

  A study of graffiti trends and what these trends may be affected by.
• Whatcom county and it's Architectual background

  We have compared Bellingham and Fairhaven with their styles of buildings
• What Cultures Influenced Historical Bellingham Architecture Over Time?

  A research project on Bellingham Architecture and the cultural influences of buildings.
• What Headstone Symbology Tell us about Local Cemeteries

  A quarter long research project I conducted for my Archaeology class. This poster reflects the information I recorded at four local cemeteries, located on Whidbey Island.
• Whatcom Religious Headstone Symbols

  A survey of Whatcom County cemeteries religious headstones and their symbols. How they have changed over time and across cemeteries.
• What Do Different Sugars Have On The Effect of Yeast Growth

  This study reviewed how food sources affect the growth of yeast. Our hypothesis purposed, after a 1-week period of yeast being processed through incubation with a variety of sugar sources we would be able to determine which sugar source fueled yeast growth the best.
• Yeast Fermentation Project

  A multi trial experiment aimed at finding the optimal strain of yeast and the optimal heat at which it ferments and releases its CO2.
• Sunscreens Effect on Yeast Growth

  This is a poster for Bio 160.
• How Unethical Decision-Making Causes Stress in Workers (in Regard to Management and Employees)

  This final paper includes all of the findings of my research on how unethical decision making and behaviors affect employees and managers stress levels and ways to resolve it.
• 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.
• Measuring the Effects of Garden Composting on Household Waste

  A research project exploring the effects of composting waste for a garden on household trash.
• 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.
• Tombstone Motifs: How Do They Relate to Local Art?

  Research project looking at the relationship between local art and tombstone motifs.
• Tombstones and the Economy

  I look at how the economy of the time affects what tombstones people can afford.
• Investigation of Littering Prevalence in Relation to Social Pressure and Proximity to Others

  This project aimed to investigate how the locations of local beaches relative to cities and towns or more populated areas affect the amount and type of litter that is left behind.
• The Significance of Salmon to the Coast Salish People

  This is our final group research project from Dr. Jennifer Zovar's Anthropology 204 Archaeology course. Through artifact analysis and a small samplings of interviews, we sought to explore the cultural significance of salmon towards the tribes that inhabit the Pacific Northwest.
• 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.
• Graffiti Project

  My projects intent is to see how street art and graffiti is reflecting in the current events we see today and how Archeologist can reflect on our time period in the future.
• Mapping Public Art in Bellingham and Determining Geographical Factors

  A research project that worked to map public art in Bellingham, such as graffiti, sculptures, and more.