UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
PAST RECIPIENTS
2021–2022
- Riley Baker
Investigating the Effects of Grazing on Three Declining Bumble Bee Species in Eastern Wyoming
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Kalley Collins
Utilizing Leaf Traits and Isotopic Composition to Understand Plant-Insect Interactions Across Two Temperate Forests
Anthropology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ellen Currano, Department of Geology and Geophysics / Department of Botany - Lydia Cooke
Investigating Floral Preferences and Density to Improve Conservation of Declining Bumble Bee Populations in Eastern Wyoming
Environmental Systems Science / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Sean Murphy
Design and Build a 3D Printing Platform for Composite Additive Manufacturing based on Frontal Polymerization
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Xiang Zhang, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Maxwell Packebush
Investigating the Molecular Mechanisms and Structure of the Dsup Protein
Molecular Biology / Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Thomas Boothby, Department of Molecular Biology - Caleb Price
Bioengineering of Light Activated Proteins
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - James Quenon
Cupric Oxide Nanowire and its Efficacy for Arsenic Removal from Ground Water
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. TeYu Chien, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Zoe Short
Estimating the Habitat of Monarch and Regal Fritillary Butterflies in Wyoming
Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Emma Swan
Application of Remote Sensing to Determine Disease Risks
Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Adalyn Vergara
Measuring Leaf Mass Per Area (LMA) and Insect Herbivory on Two Temperate Forests to Quantify the Effects of Environment on Plant-Insect Interactions
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ellen Currano, Department of Geology and Geophysics / Department of Botany
2020–2021
- Tate Beddingfield
Crow Creek Riparian Project
Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Fabian Nippgen and Dr. Ginger Paige, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management - Ryan Burns
Use of Remote Sensing and Spatial Modeling to Characterize Connectedness of Tall Forb Habitats for Pollinators in Western Wyoming
Geography, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ken Driese, Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center; and Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Kamaile DeLong
Investigating Pollinator Diversity in Healthy and Degraded Tall Forb Communities
Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Sam Denka
Impact Behavior of Axially Impacted Composites Using a Custom Drop Tester
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Carl Frick, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Susannah Heller
Climate Change Impacts on Snowpack and Wildfire Risk in Wyoming
Geophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Zachary Lebo, Department of Atmospheric Science - Ivy Jay
Developing a Mathematical Formula for Describing Dispersion in Advection Diffusion-Reaction Systems
Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Debashis Dutta, Department of Chemistry - Michael Lindman
Cataloging and Classifying Stars That Drive Stellar Bow Shock Nebulae
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Mitchell Nelson
Fabrication of Perovskite Halides via Inkjet Printing
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. TeYu Chien, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Max Packebush
Investigating the Pathogens Causing the Declination of Bumble Bees in Wyoming
Microbiology / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Ethan Rowe
Stylogaster Flies, Balancing Risk and Availability When Selecting Hosts in an Ephemeral Resource
Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Dillon, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Adam Russell
Probing Strain-Ligand Effect Between Supported Platinum and Phase-Pure Transition Metal Carbide Support via XANES Spectroscopy
Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Katie Dongmei Li-Oakey, Department of Chemical Engineering - Deana Sadrieva
New Materials for Removal of Silane and Sulfone Water Impurities for Long-term, Manned Space Missions
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Hoberg, Department of Chemistry - John Tharp
Carbon Foam Anodes for Improved Lithium Battery Performance
Energy Systems Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Erica Belmont, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Sarah Wannemuehler
The Impacts of Limited Oxygen Availability on Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Dillon, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Jordan Williams
Effect of Maternal Gestating Cattle Nutrition on Calf Feed and Reproductive Efficiency
Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Hannah Cunningham-Hollinger, Department of Animal Science
2019–2020
- Julian Duarte
Development and Characterization of a Lightweight Polymer Nanoparticle Matrix
Electrical Engineering / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. William Rice, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Theresa Higgins
Establishing a Protocol for Automated Individual Recognition Using Zebra Finch Images and Deep Neural Networks
Zoology / Biology / Physiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Caleb Hoopes
A Chemical Strategy for Understanding How Magnetic Fields Affect Human Cells
Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Taylor, Department of Chemistry - Isaac Hughes
The Sum of Divisors and Primality Test Efficiency
Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Eric Quade, Department of Mathematics and Statistics - Callie Klinghagen
Increasing Accurate Detection of Brucella Abortus,a Zoonotic Foodborne Pathogen
Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Anthony Lew
Guided Wave Non-Destructive Examination with Active Focusing and Flexural Wave Sweeping
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Yang Liu, Department of Mechanical Engineering - MJ Lindman
Measuring Massive Binary Star Systems that Produce Supernova Explosions
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Adrienne Mackenzie
Hemoparasites: Determining Prevalence in Rocky Mountain Broad-Tailed Hummingbirds
Animal Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Holly Ernest, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Pryce Millikin
The Effects of Climate and Nectarivore Interactions on Pollination of an Endangered Hawaiian Plant
Botany, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Corey Tarwater, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Wyatt Schiermeyer
SUAV-based Remote Sensing to Assess the Effects of Beaver Activity on Sediment Transport in the Laramie Range
Environmental Geology and Geohydrology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Fabian Nippgen, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management - Meagan Soehn
Enhancing Detection of a Zoonotic Foodborne Pathogen, Brucella Suis
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Jana Zaatreh
Application of Biomimicry in Climate Change Adaptation Solution: A Case Study of Building Envelope Design Inspired by Leaves
Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Liping Wang, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
2018–2019
- Carissa Cooley
Cognition and Problem Solving of Raccoons (Procyon lotor) and Striped Skunks (Mephitis mephitis)
Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Madison Crawford
Investigating Potential Effects of Bloom Density on Attracting Rare Pollinating Insects
Botany, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Alexandra Higley
Quasar Spectra
Physics / Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Adam Meyers, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Rosemary Hopson
Impacts of Climate and Invasive Species on Frugivory in a Novel Ecosystem
Zoology / Botany, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Corey Tarwater, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Ryleigh Kobbe
Determining the Feasibility of Using Nanocomposite Membranes for the Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Mixed Brines
Elementary Education, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Brant, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering - Alex Schultz
Precursor Systems to Red Novae
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Frederick Slane
Inside-Out Galaxy Foundation
Physics / Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dale, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Megan Soehn
Validation of Novel Molecular Assay for Swine Brucellosis
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - David Tobin
Determining the Model Coefficients of a New Turbulence Model
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Stoellinger, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Russell Todd
Grasping a Ball with Static and Dynamic Ebbinghaus Illusion in a 3D Virtual Reality Environment
Computer Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Qin Zhu, Department of Kinesiology and Health - Kaitlyn Vap
Laser Patterning of Graphene Oxide
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patrick Johnson, Department of Chemical Engineering - Joshua Walmsley
Using Measurements at Individual Nanoparticles to Screen Electrocatalysts for Hydrazine Oxidation
Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Caleb Hill, Department of Chemistry - Tessa Wittman
Development of Improved Detection Methods for Wyoming Toads
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Melanie Murphy, Department of Ecosystem and Science Management - Jason Young
Liquid Crystal Elastomers as Mechanical Dampers
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Carl Frick, Department of Mechanical Engineering
2017–2018
- Sierra Amundson
Validation of Diagnostic Assay for Long-Term Space Expeditions
Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Samuel Berg
Predictability in Delta Systems
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brandon McElroy, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Carissa Cooley
University of Wyoming Raccoon Project
Animal and Veterinary Science / Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Madison Crawford
Investigating Potential Effects of Wind Turbine Color on Attracting Pollinating Insects
Botany, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstadd, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Andrew Flaim
Controls on Abrupt Forest Changes in the Snowy Range, Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Bryan Shuman, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Bailey Hamann
Rebuilding the Barrier to Inflammation: A Potential Therapeutic Target for the Prevention of Hirschsprung’s-Associated Enterocolitis
Microbiology / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Naomi Ward, Department of Molecular Biology / Department of Botany - Joann Hilman
Copper Oxide NWs for Use in Removing As from Ground Water through Adsorption
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Teyu Chien, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Alexis Lester
Are Local Pollinators and Plants Affected by Laramie’s Mosquito Control Program?
Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Connor Leyshon
Microgravity Research and Testing Solutions for Cube Satellites
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Kevin Kilty, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Ian McGlynn
How Has a Changing Climate Affected Permanent Snowfields in Wyoming’s Snowy Range?
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Andrew Parsekian, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Gabriel Miller
New Algorithms for the Characterization of the Time Evolution of the Sun’s Inner Corona
Physics / Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Pierce, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Cody Perkins
Development of High-Temperature High-Resilience Silicon Carbide Microstructures via 3D Printing
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Carl Frick, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Brian Potter
CubeSat Functionality and Microgravity Testing Platform
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Kevin Kilty, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Matthew Provart, Education
Development of Virtual Reality Software for Wyoming High Schools
Secondary Math Education, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Andrea Burrows, School of Teacher Education - Jahshua Sanchez
Locating Raccoon Hotspots in Laramie, Wyoming, Using Trail Cameras and VHF Radio-Telemetry
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Danielle Schurhammer
Finding Quasars Behind Local Galaxies
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Adam Myers, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Logan Stowe
Metallic Thin Films For Use in Next Generation Flexible Electronics
Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Carl Frick, Department of Mechanical Engineering - John Westenhoff
Hydrogeology of Ice Within Dunes in the Red Desert
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Andrew Parsekian, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Kara Wise
Coupled Biogeochemical Cycles in the Laramie River
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Robert Hall, Department of Zoology and Physiology
2016–2017
- Sierra Amundson
Ensuring a Safe and Secure Food Supply for Long-Term Space Expedition
Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Christopher Brammerlin
Rare Earth Perovskite Oxides for Fuel Cell Catalysts
Chemistry / Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brian Leonard, Department of Chemistry - Emily Davis
The Effect of Sex and Seasonal Variation on Raccoon (Procyon Lotor) Home Ranges in Laramie, Wyoming
Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Bailey Hamann
Mining the Mouse Microbiome
Microbiology / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Naomi Ward, Department of Molecular Biology - Joann Hilman
Copper Oxide Nanowire for Solar Cell Applications
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. TeYu Chen, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Matthew Lehmitz
Botanical Close Range Sensing via UAV System
Computer Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Gregory Brown, Department of Botany - Katie Nelson
Inertial Focusing Used to Separate Xenopus Embryo Nuclei for Droplet Encapsulation
Chemical Engineering / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Oakey, Department of Chemical Engineering - Rachel Parziale
Characterizing Star Clusters in Nearby Galaxies
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dale, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Joshua Walker
Development of Aerogel Thin Films for Optical Studies of Carbon Nanotubes
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. William Rice, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Alixandra Wimberley
The Effects of Urbanization on Raccoon Cognitive Abilities
Zoology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Samuel Wiswell
From Source to the Photosynthetic Fringe: The Downstream Geochemistry of Yellowstone National Park’s Hydrothermal System
Environmental Geology and Geohydrology / Environmental and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Sims, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Richard Yang
Visualizing Fully-Connected Neural Networks
Computer Science / Computer Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jeff Clune, Department of Computer Science
2015–2016
- Delina Dority
Investigating Ecological Effects of Wind Turbines to Improve Design and Management of Wind Farms
Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lusha Tronstad, Department of Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Christopher Edwards
High Resolution Terrain Analysis Using Lidar data
Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Scott Miller, Department of Ecosystem Science & Management - Joann Hilman
A Comprehensive Study on the Effects of Oxidization Fabrication on the Efficiency of Copper Oxide as a P-Type Active Layer in a Solar Cell
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. TeYu Chien, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Annie Krueger
Determining the Realistic Toxicity of Imidacloprid for a Native Bee Species Bombus Impatiens
Zoology / Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Dillon, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Gabriel Miller
Construction of a Differential Image Motion Monitor at the Wyoming Infrared Observatory
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Jonathan Miller
Food Security and Safety for Long-Term Space Expedition
Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Aaron Strom
Photolysis in Solar System Ices: Formation of Vitamin B3
Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Anderson, Department of Chemistry - Adrienne Sulser
Factors Affecting Probability of Amphibian Occurrence on Pole Mountain: Evaluating Water Quality, Disease and Predation
Microbiology / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Melanie Murphy, Department of Renewable Resources
2014–2015
- Thomas Bilodeau
Stochastic Modeling of Composite Strength Structures to Link Microstructure to Failure
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ray Fertig, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Brent Forbis
Methane Hydrate Studies
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Hertanto Adidhama, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Alan Hatlestadt
Measuring the Ages of Galaxies and Extended Stellar Populations
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dale, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Joann Hilman
A Study in the Fabrication and Chemical Properties of Graphene
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. TeYu Chen, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Tyler Hughes
Creating Physical Worlds to Recreate Evolutionary Arms Races
Computer Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jeff Clune, Department of Computer Science - David Leonhardt
Development of Robust Image Processing Software for Analysis of CFRP Microstructure
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ray Fertig, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Matthew Love
Investigation of How Geometric Weave Parameters Affect Composite Performance
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ray Fertig, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Jonathan Miller
Food Security and Safety for Long-Term Space Exploration
Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brant Schumaker, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Jareth Roberts
Determine the Primary Method of Galaxy Formation Based on Relative Star Ages
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dale, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Tess Ward
Droplet Diffusion and Stretching in the Study of the Mechanisms Responsible for Mitotic Spindle Scaling
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Oakey, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Devon Webster
Microfluidics in Determining Optimum Flow Rates in Spindle Size Experiments
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Oakey, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
2013–2014
- Eric Cameron
Lightning Strike Model with 2D Multiple Branched Leader Simulations
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Thayer, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Annette Hein
Tracing the Erosional History of the North Platte River
Geology, Casper College
Advisor: Dr. Kent Sundell, Geology Department (Casper College) - Abigail Huyler
The Influence of Cross Sectional Inhomogeneity of Carbon-Epoxy Composite Strength
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Adivsor: Dr. David Walrath, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Charles Johnson
Wind Belt
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jay Sitaraman, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Evan Martin
Evaluating the Alteration of Environmental Signals in the Stratigraphic Record: A Tool for Better Understanding Environmental Change
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brandon McElroy, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Joshua McConnell
Quantification of Lateral Forces on Inertially-Focused Particles in Microfluidic Channels
Chemical Engineering / Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Oakey, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Lacie McIntire
Generating Oxygen Through Photocatalytic Reactions by Minerals
Earth Systems Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Carrick Eggleston, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Amy Reece
Passive Size-Selective Separation of Hydrogel-Encapsulated and Bare Cells for Whole Blood Diagnostics
Chemical Engineering / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Oakey, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Rachel Smullen
Heartbeat Stars
Astrophysics and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - John Stacy
Bimetallic Carbide Nanomaterials as Fuel Cell Catalysts
Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brian Leonard, Department of Chemistry - Talysa Stockert
An Experimental Study of Heat Transfer in a Twin-Screw Extruder for On-Board Hydrogen Storage
Energy Systems Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Yuan Zheng, Department of Mechanical Engineering
2012–2013
- Jacob Berg
The Effects of Brucella against T-Lymphocyte Populations
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Adamovicz, Department of Veterinary Sciences - Mary Centrella
Development of a Pollen Library
Zoology / Spanish, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Dillon, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Annette Hein
Tracing the Erosional History of the North Platte River
Geology, Casper College
Advisor: Dr. Kent Sundell, Geology Department (Casper College) - Tricia Jensen
Engineering a Light Activated Caspase-3 for Cancer Treatment and Cell Biology Research
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - Sean McCrackin
Plant Responses to Light Independent of Photosynthesis: Qualification and Quantification of Photoreceptors and Light Dependent Morphological Traits Throughout Development Stages in a Nonphotosynthetic Plant
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Steven Miller, Department of Botany - Laura Morse
Elevated CO2 and Warming Effects on Soil pH and Microbial Physiology
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Elise Pendall, Department of Botany - Samual Nissim
Reverberation Mapping of Quasars at Wyoming
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Brotherton, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Dusty Parker
The Role of Climate and Vegetation in Controlling Forest Fires in the Park Range, Colorado
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Bryan Shuman, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Amy Reece
Size-selective Sorting of Rare Cells for Whole Blood Diagnostics
Chemical Engineering / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Oakey, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Erik Schmidt
Analysis of Solutions of the 2nd Order Stochastic Parabolic Equations
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Peter Polyakov, Department of Mathematics - Rachel Smullen
A Search for Home: Kepler Follow-Up Spectroscopy
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - John Stacy
Bimetallic Carbide Nanotubes as Fuel Cell Catalysts
Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Brian Leonard, Department of Chemistry
2011–2012
- Kelsie Delaney
Do Tourists Bug Bacteria? The Effects of Human Presence and Pollution on Bacterial Diversity and Distribution in the Streams of Glacier National Park
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Gerard Andrews, Department of Veterinary Sciences; Dr. Melanie Murphy, Department of Renewable Resources, and Dr. Shannon Albeke, Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center - Noah Hull
Photosynthetic Bacterium for Long-Term Space Expeditions
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - Veronica Malone
Synthesis of Data Collected on the Big Spring, Thermopolis, WY, Exploration of Biogeochemical Equilibrium of Mineral Deposition and Draft of Professional Publication Concerning Results
Environmental Science, Central Wyoming College
Advisor: Suzanne Smaglik, Department of Math and Science (Central Wyoming College) - Amy Miller
Obtaining Precise Dust Temperatures in Nearby Galaxies
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dale, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Jason Price
Seismic Characterization of Promising Geological Formations for CO2 Storage in Rock Springs, WY
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Po Chen, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Rachel Smullen
Radial Velocity Measurements of Stars in the Cygnus OB2 Association
Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Travis Wells
Electrospun Synthetic Spider Silk Fibers
Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patrick Johnson, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
2010–2011
- Jordan Collingwood
Establishment Site Preference of Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) and Western Hemlock (Tsuga Heterphylla) in Glacier National Park
International Studies, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Dan Tinker, Department of Botany - Noah Hull
Photosynthetic Bacterium for Long-Term Space Expeditions
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - Eben Johnson
Rapid Morphological Control of Kidney Function and the Implications for Long-distance Space Travel
Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Hank Harlow, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Ernest Lawson
Influence of a Drier Climate on Vegetation at the Lower Forest Boundary
American Studies / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. William Lauenroth, Department of Botany - Christopher MacLellan
Computer Control and Acquisition for Fountain Flow Cytometry of Rare Cells
Computer Science / Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Paul Johnson, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Andrea Noakes
Climate-Induced Vegetation Changes and their Effects on Small Mammals in Southeast Wyoming
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Merav Ben-David, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Abbie Patik
Mechanisms of Behavioral Sequencing in Bengalese Finches
Psychology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jon Prather, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Jacob Peters
Is the Carbon in Dietary Lipids Routed to Tissue Protein? A Physiology Experiment with Ecological Implications
Physiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Carlos Martinez del Rio, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Joseph Reed
Safe Food for Space Travel: New Means to Fight Listeria Monocytogenes
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - Robert Shriver
Mediation of Bark Beetle Impacts on Forest Carbon Budgets by Growth and Survival Responses of Epiphytic Lichens
Biology / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Dan Doak, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Tracy Wilcox
Genetic Characterization of Thermophilic Bacteria and their Growth Patterns: Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, WY
Earth and Environmental Science / Biology, Central Wyoming College
Advisor: Suzanne Smaglik, Department of Math and Science (Central Wyoming College)
2009–2010
- John Barksdale and Zachary Zahller
Bicycle Brake Lights
Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Whitman, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Christine Bell
Do Mayflies and Their Parasites Behave Differently in the Absence of Predaceous Trout?
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, University of Wyoming
Advisors: Dr. Robert Hall, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Brandon Chiu and Russell Martin
Power Controller and Regulation System to Integrate Solar Photo-Voltaic and Wind Power Utilization in Commercial Applications
Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Sadrul Ula, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Noah Hull
Photosynthetic Bacterium for Long-Term Space Expeditions
Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - Rebecca Johnson
Study of the Effects of Wind Power to Establish Fatigue Design Criteria for High-Mast Poles
Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jay Puckett, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering - Joshua McConnell
SERS Detection of Viral DNA Using Morpholino Oligos Tethered to Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patrick Johnson, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Ryan McDonald
The Use of Dendrochemistry and DNA Analyses to Evaluate the Impact of Nonnative Species on River Otters and Aquatic-Terrestrial Linkages in Yellowstone Lake
Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Merav Ben-David, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Paul Pribyl
Long Term Perspectives on the Effects of Climate Change on Southern Wyoming’s and Northern Colorado’s Water Resources
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Bryan Shuman, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Joseph Reed
Function of c-di-GMP in the Food-Borne Pathogen Listeria Monocytogenes
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - Robert Shriver
Analysis of Fire History of an Isolated Limber Pine Forest, Pine Forest Range, NV
Biology / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Thomas Minckley, Department of Botany - Heather Talbott
An Independent, Localized GnRH System in the Heart
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Donal Skinner, Department of Zoology and Physiology
2008–2009
- Emily Byra
Influence of Gender and Estrogen on Cardiac Deconditioning in Microgravity
Health Science and Nutrition, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jun Ren, Department of Pharmaceutical Science - David Dixon
Effects of Propranolol in Rats When Applied Following Subsequent Stress Reminders in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Professional Pharmacy, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Clark, School of Pharmacy - Kyle Fox
Analysis of SPIN FET Characteristics with Variations in Material Properties and Thickness of Ferromagnetic Materials
Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jinke Tang, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Joseph Griffith
Nitrogen Deposition in the Snowy Range of Wyoming
Environmental Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Williams, Department of Renewable Resources - Kyla Jones
Influence of Gender and Estrogen on Cardiac Deconditioning in Microgravity
Life Sciences, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jun Ren, Department of Pharmaceutical Science - Trent Mankowski
Investigating Energy Transfer in Ce3+ and Cr3+ Co-Doped Phosphors and Their Applications in White Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s)
Physics / Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jinke Tang, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Daniel Peterson
Extremal Graph Theory and the Optimization of Communications Networks
Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. G. Eric Moorhouse, Department of Mathematics - Joseph Reed
The Role of Light in Virulence and Biofilms in Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Department of Molecular Biology - Timothy Reed
An Investigation of the Landscape Development and Climatic History of Table Mountain, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Earth System Sciences, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Suzanne Smaglik, Department of Math and Science (Central Wyoming College); and Dr. Carol Frost, Department of Geology and Geophysics (UW)
2007–2008
- Alyssa Cooper
Synthetic Spider Silk: An Emerging Biomaterial
Electrical Engineering / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Randolph Lewis, Department of Molecular Biology - Joseph Griffith
Organic Matter and Soil Characteristics of High-Elevation Alpine Zones Above 3,200 Meters in the Mountains of North-Central Colorado and Southeast Wyoming
Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Williams, Department of Renewable Resources - Karl Heimbuck
Factoring Integers with Elliptic Curves and Applications
Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Andreas Stein, Department of Mathematics - Geoffrey Luke
Autonomous Navigation Through Binocular Computer Vision
Computer Engineering / Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Cameron Wright, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Sage McCann
Identification of Thermophilic Bacteria and Characterization of Their Habitat: Big Horn Spring at Hot Spring State Park, Thermopolis, Wyoming
Earth and Environmental Science, Central Wyoming College
Advisor: Suzanne Smaglik, Department of Math and Science (Central Wyoming College) - Jeremy Pepin
Synthesis of a Simple Predecessor of RNA and DNA
Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John Hoberg, Department of Chemistry - Micah Schuster
Constraining Galaxy Evolution via Hydrogen Line Emission Luminosity Functions
Physics / Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dale, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Dane Taylor
Micro-Fluidic Droplet Oscillation and Transport Analysis with Matlab Simulation
Electrical Engineering / Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Thayer, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Sean Ukele
Use of Nanoparticle Structures to Promote Stability and Activity of Extracellular Enzymes for Application in Biofuel Cells
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patrick Johnson, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Teal Wyckoff
Sagebrush Community Structure Characterization for Improved Remotely Sensed Imagery Utilization in the Laramie Basin, Wyoming
Geography / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Driese, Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center; and Dr. Steven Prager, Department of Geography
2006–2007
- Dustin Carruthers
Applications in Control Theory: Quad Rotor Helicopter
Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John O’Brien, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Jim Gampetro
Thermoplastic Resin Impregnation of Fiberglass Tows for Pultrusion
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Walrath, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Bryan Gorges
Improving Future Undergraduate Research Providing Remote Control for the Physical Sciences Rooftop Telescope
Computer Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Steven Barrett, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Joseph Griffith
Organic Matter and Soil Characteristics of High-Elevation Alpine Zones Above 3,200 Meters [10,500 Feet] in the Mountains of North-Central Colorado and South-East Wyoming
Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Williams, Department of Renewable Resources - Robert Grogan
Modeling and Simulation of Parallel Robotics with Matlab
Computer Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John O’Brien, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Westin Joy
Analysis of Solutions of the Possio Integral Equation in 2D Aeroelasticity
Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Peter Polyakov, Department of Mathematics - Ben Kelley
Extrasolar Planet Search in NGC 188
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Laura Portscheller
Extrasolar Planet Search in NGC 188
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Henry Kobulnicky, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Katie Rogers
Discovering the Genetics Behind Hormone Signaling Pathways
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Fay, Department of Molecular Biology - Qi Qi Wang
Substance P and GnRH in the Role of the Circadian Cycle
Microbiology / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Donal Skinner, Department of Zoology and Physiology
2005–2006
- Brenda Christensen
Transmitting Information Securely and Correctly Using Secret Sharing Schemes and Elliptical Curve Cryptography
Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Bryan Shader, Department of Mathematics - Heather Hanson
Spitzer Nearby Galaxy Survey
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dale, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Scott Kelley
Remote Identification of Fluvial & Eolian Benches and Terraces in the Laramie Basin
Geography, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Dennis Prager and Dr. J. Michael Daniels, Department of Geography - Kandace Krejci
Development of a GIS Model to Identify Private and Mineral Ownership Near Key Sage Grouse Leks
Biological Sciences, Sheridan College
Advisor: Dr. Dick Birkholz, Natural Science Division (Sheridan College) - Erik Reynolds
Light-Induced Oxidation & Reduction of Iron: A Primordial Iron Cycle on Earth and Mars
Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patricia Colberg, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Patrick Shea
Testing and Analysis of Circumferential Properties of Titanium Tubing
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Garnich, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Qiqi Wang
Expression of GFP by the GnRH Receptor Promoter
Microbiology / Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Donal Skinner, Department of Zoology and Physiology - John Willford
Development of Luminescent Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Eschericha Coli 0157:H7
Animal and Veterinary Sciences / Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, Department of Animal Science
2004–2005
- Andrew Curtis
External and Semi-External Algorithmic Analysis of Massive Graphs and Digraphs
Computer Science / Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Bryan Shader, Department of Mathematics - Ruben Mares
Climate Change and the Wolf Management Plan in Wyoming: Forecasting Effects of Changes in Precipitation and Temperature on Wolf Livestock Depredations by 2025
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Merav Ben-David, Department of Zoology and Physiology; and Dr. Harold Bergman, School of Environment and Natural Resources - Lindsey Melhaff
Analysis of Anisotropic Elastic-Plastic Properties of Titanium Tubing
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Mark Garnich, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Susan Pitts
Rock and Mineral Identification by Raman Spectroscopy
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ronald Marrs, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Gregory Sarchet
Sustained Released Progesterone from Liposomes to Control Ovarian Cancer
Pre-Pharmacy, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Delwar Hussain, School of Pharmacy - Brian Scoggins
BALQSOs: Different Species or Different Angle?
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Brotherton, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Eric Tretter
Bacterial Fe(II) Oxidation in Alpine Lake Sediments: A Window to Earth’s Microbial Past?
Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patricia Colberg, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Lisa Ann Weber
The Effects of Humic Substances or Iron and Manganese Redox Cycling
Pre-Pharmacy / Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. B. Patrick Sullivan, Department of Chemistry
2003–2004
- Andrea Adams, Brian Durtschi, Erin Hennings, and Loren Cook
Microgravity Aerobic Resistive Exercise Device
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Walrath, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Benjamin Coburn
Complex Shaped Composite Fittings
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. David Walrath, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Justin Schaefer
X-Ray Analysis of Broad Absorption Line Quasars with Extreme Properties
Physics / Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Michael Brotherton, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Michael Stanchak
Bacterial Fe(III) Reduction in Alpine Lake Sediments: A Window to Earth’s Microbial Past?
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patricia Colberg, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Daniel Webber
Muscle Integrity and Preservation in Hibernation
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Hank Harlow, Department of Zoology and Physiology
2002–2003
- Kari Cowden
Improved Frequency Response of a Hexapod Strut Through Damping
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. John McInroy, Department of Electrical Engineering; and Dr. David Walrath, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Brian Day
Influence of Simulated Microgravity on Glycoprotein Biosynthesis
Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Donald Jarvis, Department of Molecular Biology - Carrie Donnell
Linking Subglacial Hydrology to Meteorological Conditions
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Joel Harper, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Stanley Hahn
Hands-On Physics for Casper Elementary School Students
Elementary Education, Casper College
Advisor: David Schwellenbach, Department of Physics (Casper College) - Jake Kutzer
Astronomy in the GeV Regime Using the Solar Two Gamma-Ray Telescope
Physics, Casper College
Advisor: David Schwellenbach, Department of Physics (Casper College) - Jennifer Satterfield
Hands-On Physics for Casper Elementary School Students
Elementary Education, Casper College
Advisor: David Schwellenbach, Department of Physics (Casper College) - Michael Stanchak
Iron-Rich, Alpine Lake Sediments and Their Bacterial Residents: A Window to Earth’s Microbial Past?
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Patricia Colberg, Department of Zoology and Physiology - Jacque D. Sundquist
Detection of Specific Microorganisms in Real Time
Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Paul Johnson, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Monica Yetter
Science Journalism: Reporting NASA-funded Research at the University of Wyoming
Physics Plus, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ronald Canterna, Department of Physics and Astronomy; and James Kearns, University News Service (UW) - Jennifer Zygmunt
Testate Amoeba Ecology in Rocky Mountain Peatlands: Assessing Applications in Paleoecology and Biomonitoring
Botany / Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Jackson, Department of Botany
2001–2002
- Lisa Beatty
Detection of Specific Microorganisms in Real Time
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Paul Johnson, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Kathryn Cantrell
Photometric Studies of the Old Nova RW UMi
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ronald Canterna, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Chris Hackman
Photometry of Southern Hemisphere Clusters in the SDSS Filter System
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Allyn Smith, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Stacey Hager
Meteorites and Their Impact: Discovery, Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ronald Marrs, Department of Geology and Geophysics
2000–2001
- Kody Featherston
Shoshone Irrigation District Week Monitoring Project
Agriculture Engineering, Northwest College
Advisor: Randall Violett, Agriculture/Technology Division (Northwest College) - Thomas Huebner
Mapping and Tracing Obsidian-Bearing Terraces in the Green River Basin, Southwestern Wyoming
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Cheryl Jaworowski, Spatial Data and Visualization Center - Sarah Stokes
Modeling Dwarf Novae
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ronald Canterna, Department of Physics and Astronomy
1999–2000
- Julie Kellogg
Detection of Specific Pathogenic Microorganisms in Real Time
Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Paul Johnson, Department of Physics and Astronomy - Christopher Rodgers
Planetarium Software Workbook
Astronomy, Casper College
Advisor: Paul Marquard, Department of Physics (Casper College)
1998–1999
- Gilbert Esquerdo
Photometric Search for Extra-Solar Planets
Planetary Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Steve Howell, Department of Physics and Astronomy - John Gillham
Wyoming Rangeland Radiometry Biomass Prediction and Satellite Applications
Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Ann Hild, Department of Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management; and Dr. Earle Hunt, Department of Botany - Libby Huskey
Structural Optimization of a Six-Legged Vibration Isolation/Precision Pointing Platform
Mechanical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Nancy Peck, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Jeremiah Malmberg
Aluminum Corrosion & Aluminum Corrosion Inhibition Using Raman Spectroscopy
Chemistry, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Buttry, Department of Chemistry
1997–1998
- Kelly Brennan
Sonic Thermometer
Advisor: John Chu, Natural Science Division (Sheridan College); and Dr. Alfred Rodi, Department of Atmospheric Science - Kevin Day
Identification of Geologically Significant Cretaceous Meteorite Impact Sites Using Microtektites (Spherules) Deposited in the Cretaceous Niobrara Formation in the Western Interior of the U.S.
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. William Frerichs and Dr. Peter Huntoon, Department of Geology and Geophysics - Joel Maslak
Constructing Dependable Distributed Software on a Heterogeneous Computing Form
Computer Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Shivakant Mishra, Department of Computer Science - Arthur Mills
NASA Technology Transfer: Integrating NASA Developed Technology into Industry
Electrical Engineering, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Jerry Hamann and Dr. John McInroy, Department of Electrical Engineering - Patricia Van Lew
Photometric Search for Extra-Solar Planets
Physics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Steve Howell, Department of Physics and Astronomy
1996–1997
- Chris Schock
Relevance of Communication Cost on the Performance of Dependable Distributed Software
Computer Science, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Shivakant Mishra, Department of Computer Science - Joseph Smith
Study of Discrete Dynamical Systems
Mathematics, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Peter Polyakov, Department of Mathematics - Frank Stroik
Analysis of Unidentified Wyoming Meteorites
Geology, University of Wyoming
Advisor: Dr. Carol Frost, Department of Geology and Geophysics; and Brent Breithaupt, Geological Museum (UW)