Whatcom Student Scholarship

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• Agricultural Soils in Whatcom County Are a Source of Carbapenem Resistant Bacteria ​

  Testing agricultural soils in Whatcom County for Carbapenum Resistant Bacteria.
• Extraction Methods of Cilantro and its Effects on Antimicrobial Activity

  Our experiment was trying to use the dodecenol found in cilantro to overcome Salmonella.
• Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on Wrestling Mats

  Discovery of antibiotic resistance in high school wrestling mats post season.
• 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.
• Spices Affecting Yeast Cell Death

  This is a poster that shows the effects of household spices on the Yeast cell growth.
• From Hospital to Water Table; Study of Antibiotic Resistance

  Study of Antibacterial Resistant genes in Hospital Runoff.
• 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.
• Meropenem Resistant Bacteria in Chicken Coop Soil

  we investigated chicken coop soil samples for presence of bacteria resistant to meropenem. We sampled four locations (two agricultural, two urban) and cultured samples
• The Effectiveness of Over-The-Counter Medications Against Yeast Infections

  This research project was created in order to find which over-the-counter medication would be most effective to inhibit the growth of yeast. This poster shows how we conducted the testing and our results.
• 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?
• The Effects of Hydroxy Groups on Sortase A Inhibition Rates

  Poster presentation on the percent Inhibition of S. Pyogenes sortase A enzyme via chalcone intervention.
• Nooksack River Water Chemistry Composition over the length of the Main Leg

  We wanted to see how the location of our 3 different test sites on the Nooksack River differentiated from each other in terms of water chemistry.
• Got Some Soil, Soil in Natural vs Humanmade Dams

  Research look at the relationship between sediment size and kinds of dams.
• 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.
• Use of Bradford Assay to Analyze Protein Production in Yeast

  Measuring the levels of protein produced in yeast with different sucrose concentrations
• 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.
• 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.
• Corals Illustrated Reference Manual

  Illustrated reference manual with scientific illustrations.
• Effects of Temperature on Fermentation Rates of Different Types of Yeast

  Project investigating effect of temperature on fermentation rates of different types of yeast.
• Effect of Creatine on Fermentation Rates in Yeast

  This is an experimental design project to test how creatine monohydrate affects fermentation rates in yeast.
• 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.
• How Five Different Types of Sugars Affect Yeast Fermentation Rate

  Data was collected to see the effects different types of 20% sugar solutions have on the fermentation rate of yeast. Our initial hypothesis was that non processed sugar would ferment at a lower rate than the processed sugar.
• 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.
• 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.
• Multi-step Synthesis of Methyl Meta-Nitrobenzoate from Bromobenzene

  Using the knowledge from our organic chemistry lectures and labs, we synthesized methyl 3-nitrobenzoate using bromobenzene as our starting reagent through four synthetic steps. This project provided early exposure to synthetic organic chemistry, letting us apply our classroom knowledge to a real-world synthesis, and deepen our understanding.
• Healthcare Worker Burnout

  The prevalence and impact of burnout on healthcare work force and how healthcare administrators and managers can reduce healthcare worker burnout and increase employee engagement and retention
• How does Alcohol Concentration in Kombucha Affect its Probiotic Bacteria?

  This poster is a showcase of our desire to explore the alcohol content in kombucha and how it affects the healthy bacteria kombucha is known for.
• Investigating Sources of Antimicrobial Resistance In Pet Arachnid Environment

  Our group, while studying antibiotic-resistant bacteria in an arachnid habitat, aimed to determine the origin of these resistant strains.
• Soap Types Effect on Yeast Survival Rate

  Experiment on how three different soaps, containing plant-based oils, could inhibit yeast growth.
• Where do the Antimicrobial effects of Kombucha Come From?

  This study delves into the cause of Kombucha's supposed antimicrobial properties, and uncovers a possible issue in the way these properties are thought of.
• The Use of Bradford Assay to Analyze Protein Content in Yeast

  We researched if radford Assay could be used to identify proteins in yeast cells and several methods of cell lysing.
• How Fructose Effects Fermentation Rates Among Different Yeast Types

  We were experimenting how fructose affected the rate of yeast fermentation, while using different kinds of 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.
• How Sweeteners Affect the Dominant Bacterial Species in Kombucha

  We researched into how different sweetners affect the microbial identities of fermented kombucha.
• Distribution of Limpet Genera Across Chemosynthetic Oases

  Exploration of the distribution of Cocculina and Bathyacmaea limpet distribution in chemosynthetic sites across the deep sea.
• Pisaster Ochreous Health in the PNW

  Comparing the health of the water and amount of starfish found at various beaches in Bellingham. We believe that factors like human activity and costal development significantly impact starfish's ability to live and thrive in that area.
• Impacts of Runoff on pH Levels in the Salish Sea

  We studied the impacts of runoff on pH levels in the Salish Sea and correlation between oxygen levels.
• Comparing pH and Nitrate levels in Coastal Seawater Throughout Puget Sound

  We took samples from across the Puget sound and tested them for two major indicators of seawater health.
• Transferring Tetracycline Resistance Between an Unknown Bacteria and E. coli

  Biology research project studying the ability to transfer antibiotic plasmids from resistant bacteria to E. coli
• Tetracycline-Resistance in Bacteria Colonies From Soil From Different Socio-Economic Locations

  This is a poster of my findings from testing whether tetracycline-resistant bacteria will remain present in burnt soil, as well as the percentages of bacteria that are tetracycline resistance from soils in different socio-economic parts of Bellingham, Washington
• Oxygen Levels Effect on Bacteria in Kombucha

  This is a poster of an experiment we did in lab on kombucha. We tested how oxygen effects the diversity and amount of bacteria.
• Streptococcus Pyogenes Sortase A Inhibition Using Fluorinated Chalcones

  We focused on 5 different fluorinated chalcones and used High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to determine each chalcone’s inhibition activity with the Sortase A enzyme.
• xploring Kombucha Growth: pH, Sweeteners, and Bacterial Dynamics

  This experiment investigated how the pH and bacterial content of a SCOBY changed when fermented in environments with various sweeteners.
• Yeast Project

  Yeast project findings with 4 graphs and corresponding wines that were used.
• The Effect of Different Types of Alternative Sugars on Fermentation of Yeast

  Through this research project, our group collected data to examine the effect of different types of alternative sugars at a 20% concentration on the rate of fermentation of baker’s yeast.
• How Different Forms of Sugar Affect Yeast Fermentation

  Our poster discusses how different forms of sugar have an effect on the fermentation rate of yeast.
• Specific Gravity of Beer and Cider Yeast Solutions

  This is a poster for a research project for BIOL 160. We explored how the specific gravity of yeast solutions changed over time as they fermented.
• The Effect of Basic pH on The Fermentation Rate of Yeast

  Our study seeks to answer the question, "How does basic pH effect yeast fermentation?". We share our methods, experiment, similar research done by professionals, and results for visual understanding.
• Fine Yeast Fermentation Rate Study for the Optimization of Wine Production

  Final Project on yeast fermentation for BIO 160