Anthony Dinglasan, Year 3 Abstract This project focused on the emerging field of psychobiotics, which explores the relationship between probiotics and mood improvement. Specifically, two brands, President’s Choice Kefir and Liberte Kefir, were compared, as they contain distinct bacterial cultures, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis, respectively. Two groups of similar age and sex demographics consumed […]
Change in Beach Profiles and Flood Volumes Resulting from Coastal Defense Mechanisms in a Small Scale Wave Flume
Ainslie Tuer, Applied Science Abstract In order to address the problem of rising sea levels and increased extreme weather events, this experiment involved constructing a small scale wave flume and various coastal defense models to study their effect on coastal erosion and flooding. As cities expand and the push for sustainability increases, coastal cities must […]
Combating Antibiotic Resistance: The Fight Against Superbugs with Phages
Emmanuel Vega, Life Science Abstract Bacteriophages offer a solution to antibiotic resistance through research and implementation. This project explores and compares the treatment of Bacteria (Escherichia coli K12) with bacteriophages. The purpose of the project is to investigate whether bacteriophages can stimulate mutation in E. coli K12. This is investigated by exposing E. coli K12 […]
Design and Development of an Emergency Oxygen Device Based on Max30100 and Arduino Uno for Victims in Need of Oxygen Therapy
Daniel Du, Applied Science Abstract This research paper presents the design and development of an emergency oxygen delivery device using the Max30100 sensor and Arduino Uno microcontroller. The device will provide oxygen therapy to victims in emergencies. It is portable, affordable, and easy to use, making it ideal in a resource limited setting. The study […]
Comparing the Effects of Attachable Aerial Energy Systems on a (Model) Plane
Diana Urbanczyk, Year 3 Abstract With the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources, the exploration of renewable energy systems has become a priority. This paper presents a comparative study of solar and wind energy systems in airborne applications, with the aim of analyzing their performance and efficiency under similar meteorological conditions. The study employs two […]
Every Drop Counts: Methods of Water Purification Against E. coli
Emily Cao, Life Science Abstract The lack of clean drinking water is one of the most severe global issues of the modern day. Despite freshwater being a renewable resource, its accessibility is still limited and people continue to die from water-borne illnesses and diseases. In this experiment, three distinct methods of simplistic water purification are […]
Protein and epigenetic analysis of yeast exposed to glyphosate-based herbicide
Fifi Zhao, Year 3 Abstract Despite growing concerns for the adverse health effects of commercial herbicides, these products have soared in popularity following the rise of large-scale agriculture. Likewise, the study of epigenetics has started to be recognized as a new frontier of biology. This study sought to investigate the impacts of glyphosate-based herbicides under […]
Road Derived from Recycled Plastic Experimented Against Road Derived from Typical Asphalt Aggregate Using Modern Road Conditions
Jack Orrell-Mcleod, Applied Science Abstract Plastic waste is one of the largest threats to modern-day society, with little ways to counteract a waste product that has very few sustainable and recyclable uses and often ends up polluting our environment. However, new experiments with roads made of recycled plastic have proved to provide a potential solution […]
Effect of the type of water used in the growing process of broccoli sprouts on their flavour
Arianne Gionet, Life Science Abstract This research paper explores the impact of different types of water used in the growing process of broccoli sprouts on their flavour. While previous studies have investigated the effects of water on the bioactive compounds, microbiological, and physiochemical characteristics of sprouts, none have focused on how water affects the taste. […]
Evaluating Personality through Static Facial Images
Claire Zhong, Life Science Abstract This study’s objective is to examine potential differences in perception of personality from static facial features when the individual observed is wearing a mask versus not wearing a mask. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, masking has potentially inhibited our ability to interact, and first-impression evaluations of personality traits can affect interactions […]