118 results found for undergraduate-presentations,teaching-modules

Richard Rogers, undergraduate at Florida State University, explains some of the exciting and novel research he has taken part in.

With the aid of Prof. Sir Harry Kroto, Dr Peter Wothers demonstrates that both Diamond and Graphite are indeed made of Carbon.

A demo of Microsoft Producer

Overview of Tegrity

How to get started with Mediasite.

How to get started with Adobe Presenter.

A look at Camtasia.

Fun with general science! www.sciencewithacquah.com

What makes thunder? What makes a volcano erupt? This and many more questions....

What makes thunder? Why are fossils? This and many more questions....

Why are there waves on the sea? Why do trains lean on one side? This and many more questions.....   www.sciencewithacquah.com

Jennifer talks about recent research detailing the effects of inbreeding on an isolated animal population and shows how this affects our ideas about breeding domestic animals.

The use of computer simulation continues to advance bringing scientists and engineers the insight of graphical simulations at the molecular level

This presentation is a brief overview of the possible ways to achieve a zero net energy consumption for a typical Florida house. Examples include photo-voltaics and wind-turbines. An emphasis on the economic aspects of being "off-the-grid".

After looking at Mars through telescopes for hundreds of years and seeing irrigation channels and it was believed that there could have been life on Mars. Many superstitions and movies made about life on Mars, including Orson Wells' War of the Worlds....

For my project I am giving a brief history of color theory with emphasis on how science and color theory have interacted. I focus on aspects like primary colors, how color is perceived, and the artists who were at the forefront of color and design. I....

Study on Cape Gannets, a new prey for quickly adapting Great White Pelicans on Malgas Island, South Africa. First observed in 2008. Result of indirect human involvement; Cape Gannets should be reconsidered for conservation management.

In my geoset project I will be discussing the effects of nutrition in long distance endurance. Topics include saturating carbohydrate stores before a race, the Krebs (citric acid) cycle, the effects of dehydration and hyponatremia, and replenishing y....

Core-collapse supernovae and other things.

This presentation will cover the topic of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects roughly 25 million people worldwide. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system caused by damage to the myelin sheath of nerve fibers. ....

This presentation deals with common additives in cigarettes, including nicotine, and how these affect your body.

Phantom Limb Syndrome occurs in amputees who describe being able to feel their missing limb, sometimes experiencing painful sensations in their phantom limb. Originally, painkillers or psychotherapy were used to try and combat phantom pain, but with ....

This presentation reviews the basic history of the bicycle starting with the Hobby Horse. We discuss significant changes to the bicycle in terms of efficiency, safety and comfort. These advances in bicycle technology include lighter construction, the....

This presentation reviews how magnets work and their uses in the world today. It also explains how magnets and electricity are related and what future inventions could come from using magnets.

This is a brief presentation discussing the emerging field of pharmaco-genomics. It explains how understanding the human genome can lead to better drug therapy in the future including tailor-made drugs for individuals.

Microwave chemistry is a field that is growing in popularity. Microwave radiation offers a more efficient means of heating compared to traditional thermal processes. The added efficiency comes from the idea of selective heating. It is important to un....

My presentation is on the history of flight, the physics of flight and the different types of aircraft that exist. This includes the Wright brothers , the Bernouli effect and jet propelled aircraft.

A brief look into the physical, biological, chemical and behavioral attributes that humanity shares with other members of the animal kingdom focusing on studies done on Jamaican dancers, Belding's ground squirrels, human MHC and others.

Mariah Michael discusses the burgeoning field of tissue engineering and the research being done at Wake Forest University under Dr. Anthony Atala. Each year, thousands of patients die while waiting for an organ transplant. With this technology, patie....

A brief overview of genetically modified organisms and their effect on the global population.

Phillip Howard presents on recent discussions regarding the role of aerosols in global climate change.

Taylor Lee investigates the role of science in the human rights movement.

Stephen Smith presents on the biological basis of two competing theories of the causes of depression.

Sheeva Yazdani presents on the biology of octopuses (octopi?) and recent developments in our understanding.

Victoria outlines the various ways in which we can all help to reduce our footprint on the planet.

Lucas Paladino gives a brief overview of the development, use and impact of penicillin.

Emily Dougherty presents on the nature and physics of lightning.

Miles Bradshaw presents on the current status and future of biofuel technology.

Shaina Hyder presents on the impact of the garment industry on women in Bangladesh.

Shalini Golla presents on the science behind light.

Branden Anglin presents on the development, treatment and possible future of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Dmitry Shemetov presents on the development and future of quantum computing.

Nowrin Alam presents on the past, debate, and present status of Pluto as a planet and now as a dwarf planet.

Vinnie LaBarbera presents on the role and species of beetles worldwide, including some slides of his own work at the FSU Biological Sciences Department.

Mitchell Herring presents on battery technology from Volta to the 21st century.

Virginia Beeson presents on the integration of art and science throughout history and into the 21st century.

Kelly Schwirian presents on nuclear power in the United States.

Solar power technology and recent research