Whatcom Student Scholarship

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• The Impact of Sugar Concentration on Fermentation and Consumption

  We spent several weeks experimenting on how different concentrations of a maltose mixture impact the fermentation rate of yeast.
• Yeast Growth in Different Environmental pHs in Relation to Women’s Health

  In this experiment, the independent variable was the starting pHs (4, 6, 8) with pH 6 as control. The dependent variable was yeast growth and pH change over time. These results partially support our hypothesis and show that environmental pH can influence yeast growth and survival. Which may help us understand conditions associated with women’s health and yeast infections.
• The Effect of pH on Yeast Fermentation Rate and Glucose Concentration

  This presentation outlines our scientific experiment on yeast fermentation and glucose concentration over the course of 3 weeks. It includes our data displayed in graphs and interpretation of the results.
• The Effect of Maltose Concentration on Sugar Consumption and Protein Content​

  biology final about The Effect of Maltose Concentration on Sugar Consumption and Protein Content​
• Protein and Growth levels in Yeast, different pH levels

  Biology poster regarding our findings of growth and protein amount in different pH levels
• Qualitative Differences in Mineral Composition via Spectroscope Analysis

  Through spectroscope analysis, via a Vreeland Spectroscope, we determined chemical formulas for three feldspar minerals: sanidine, anorthite, and labradorite.
• 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.
• Operating Instructions: Vreeland Model 6A Spectroscope

  Operating instructions for Vreeland model 6A Spectroscope
• Water Chemistry in Lakes and their Proximity to Infrastructure Across Whatcom County

  Analysis of pH/DO/Nitrate contents in Baker Lake, Lake Whatcom and Lake Padden.
• Examining and Comparing Sediments of Baker River and Baker Lake

  Comparing sands collected at Baker River, Baker lake, and along the Nooksack river.
• Correlation Between Fermentation Rates and Protein Production

  Exploring if there is a correlation between Protein Concentration and Fermentation rates among different types of flour.
• Vaccines for Plants?

  Research poster based on foliar Chitosan treatment experiments on corn plants in Bio 222.
• 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.
• How Alternate Sugars Affect Cell Growth and Fermentation

  The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effects of sucrose, Monk Fruit, Stevia, and Zero Cal sweeteners on yeast growth and fermentation over four weeks. Yeast exposed to sucrose demonstrated the highest cell growth, while fermentation was slightly prominent in the beginning, but then stopped.
• Pacific gray whales are dying

  protection and awareness of the endangered gray whale species
• The Effect of Flour Type on Yeast Fermentation: A Search for the Optimal Substrate​

  This study compared CO₂ production and protein concentration across four flour types and a sucrose control, and found that protein content did not predict yeast fermentation rate.
• Morphological Response of Radishes Foliarly Treated with Chitosan in Saline Soil

  Biology 223 Chitosan Cure project Poster on the effects of different chitosan solutions applied to radish plants, testing overall morphological growth in poor (high saline) soil.
• Hydrothermal Vent Research

  Poster about hydrothermal vents, focusing on the Pacific Northwest Endeavor segment.
• pH & Seaweed Abundance Across Coastal Sites

  This research compares pH levels and seaweed diversity across an estuary, marina, and secluded beach, revealing that the estuary had the greatest biodiversity, suggesting factors beyond pH may influence seaweed distribution.
• How Does Size and pH affect creatures under rocks

  seeing how the different pH under rocks and the different sizes of rocks and seeing how many creatures are under them
• Is There a Correlation Between the Salinity of the Beach Shore and Crab Population?

  Oceanography 101 Winter '26 Research Project. We studied the correlation between crab population and salinity in Bellingham Bay.
• 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.
• Impact of Alternative Sugars on Yeast Cell Growth and Viability ​

  An experiment on natural and alternative sugars on yeast cell count over the span of a few weeks.
• Biodegradation of Methylene Blue Dye by Platymonas Algae

  I tested the effects of methylene blue dye on platymonas algae to see whether it would die, passively survive the methylene blue, or Light Wavelength Absorbance by Week Figure 1-4. Four graphs (one per week) of light wavelength absorbances as measured Results and Discussion Over the four weeks of my experiment, all four methylene-blueby a spectrophotometer. Each colored line corresponds to the matching color in the actively biodegrade the dye. The platymonas samples not only survived exposure to different concentrations of methylene blue, but biodegraded it and even reproduced after a few weeks.
• The Effect of Alternative Sugars on Yeast Reproduction​

  This was an experiment done in Biology 160 looking at the effects of alternative sugars on yeast growth.
• The Comparison of Natural and Artificial Sugars in Yeast Protein Growth

  This project investigates how natural and artificial sugars affect protein concentration in yeast using the Bradford protein assay, overall highlighting how different dietary sugars may influence yeast protein production, such as retention of protein and nutrients, providing insights relevant to food science and health.
• 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 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.
• How Does Protein Content in Yeast Change When Given Different Food Sources?

  Research Project on Yeast and protein content, based on different food sources.
• Look Inside

  I chose to do my project about vision because it’s our most heavily relied on sense.i wanted to understand how vision worked in a more in depth way. I hope I was able to create a manual that anybody can ready and enjoy!
• 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
• Synthesis of 4,3'-Dihydroxy Chalcone

  Synthesis of 4,3'-dihydroxychalcone using 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 3'-hydroxyacetophenone.
• 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.
• How the Sugar in Energy Drinks Affect Yeast Fermentation

  Ghost energy drink produced the most CO₂, even more than the 20% sucrose control, suggesting it contains ingredients that support yeast fermentation. In contrast, Monster, Bang, and Alani showed very little fermentation, likely due to inhibitory additives like caffeine and sucralose.
• The Effects of Red Bull versus Different Kinds of Yeast

  Poster covering the process and results of our experiment in BIO&160
• Antibiotic Resistance Found in Soil Samples from Bellingham’s Estuary Site

  Our poster shares our experiment about antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
• A Synthesis of the Elusive 3,3'-dihydroxychalcone
• Inhibition of Sortase A Using Bridged Chalcones

  Studying Sortase A inhibition rates with certain 3,4-methylenedioxy chalcone compounds in Streptococcus pyogenes.
• República De Cuba - A Journal Zine

  A personal account of a scientific diving in the Gardens of the Queen of Cuba.
• 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.
• Crabs

  Recording crab population across three different beaches
• Microfossils in the Deep

  Microfossils found in Australia
• Industrial Influence on Water Chemistry:pH and Nitrate Levels in Bellingham Bay

  Research project on the impacts of human activities on nitrate levels and pH in Bellingham Bay.
• microplastics in the Salish Sea

  Microplastics in the Salish Sea
• Hydrothermal Vents

  This is a brochure on the differences in white and black smokers. How they are created and fun facts!
• Sediment Composition along the Nooksack River Basin and Delta

  What does the composition of sand collected from the Nooksack River Basin and Delta suggest about how sediment erodes, moves, and deposits?
• Cuban Sands & Their Contents

  Composition and transportation processes of sand within the Gardens of the Queen in Cuba.
• Headstone Rock Type Research Project

  This is a research project for another scientist to determine rock types of headstones in Meilec, Poland.
• The Zesty Experiment: Does Ginger Change Kombucha’s Microbial Population?

  gingers affect on the kombucha microbiome and its rate of growth.
• Inducing Antibiotic Sensitivity in Staphylococcus saprophyticus

  This experiment was to determine if we could induce antibiotic sensitivity in Staphylococcus saprophyticus to the antibiotic novobiocin--to which the bacteria is innately resistant, through the addition of 2'-Hydroxychalcone.