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Evaluation of Brochures as a Method of Educating Anglers on the Use of Certified Bait
Brochures are a very commonly used method of public outreach even though current knowledge about whether brochures are effective in educating the public is conflicting. Eastern Upper Peninsula anglers were surveyed on their knowledge of the use of…
Tag and Release of Danaus plexippus at John Ball Zoo
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is native to Michigan and has one of the most unique migrations known today. It is the only species that has no idea their winter destination, roughly 3,000 miles away. Monarchs migrate to Mexico, and are able…
Impact of Non-Native Salmonids on Stream Resident Fish Communities After Barrier Removal
Dam removal on Great Lakes tributaries may open headwaters to colonization by non-native salmonids. The effects of these introductions on resident stream communities, specifically native cold water fishes, are unclear but should be determined to…
Presence and Antibiotic Resistance of Staphylococcus Species Isolated from Lake Superior State University Students
The presence of Staphylococcus species was investigated in male and female students at Lake Superior State University to identify a quickly spreading and potentially life threatening bacteria that causes infection from contraction of S. aureus. Two…
The Production of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) in Rhodobacter sphaeroides Under Ultraviolet Light and Starvation Inducement
Daily more and more petrochemical plastics are being produced causing environmental problems and filling up landfills. A solution to this problem is bio plastics (biodegradable plastics). Biodegradable plastics can be formed by spinning the contents…
Beaver (Castor canadensis) Influence on Habitat Selection of River Otters (Lontra Canadensis) in the Pendills Creek Watershed
Both beavers (Castor canadensis) and river otters (Lontra canadensis) are semi-aquatic mammals found in North America. This study examined the habitat alterations made by beavers and their potential to influence river otter habitat selection. The…
Determining a Correlation Between ND-1 and MTHFR Mutations
A few studies have determined that mutations in both the nuclear encoding gene for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) mutations and the mitochondrial encoding gene for subunit 1 of NADH dehydrogenase (ND-1) can lead to Leber’s Hereditary…
The Effects of Striped Maple (Acer Pennsylvanicum) Removal on Habitat Use by White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) at the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club
Striped maples (Acer pennsylvanicum) are a component of the northern Michigan forest mosaic, are considered undesirable to loggers, and often removed when managing for timber. After logging has occurred the forest regenerates and depending on light…
A Summary of Inquiry in the Secondary Science Classroom
Although forms of inquiry have been around since the early 1900s, the use and implementation of inquiry in the secondary science classroom before 2000 was limited (Quigley, 2011). With the publishing of the National Science Education Standards in…
Effects of Various Spices on Common Food Contaminating Fungal Species
Food waste in America can reach upwards of 96 billion pounds of food lost each year. One factor that causes such waste is food spoilage by microorganisms including bacteria and fungi. A possible method to reduce such food waste is to use common…