Research briefs offer students a more concise form in which to report their research findings, describe the results of creative projects, or—in the case of longer, more complex projects—share a “work in progress” report. Briefs should not exceed 250 words.
That Was Totally Intense! A Study of Emphatic Adverbial Modifiers in Male and Female Speech
—Shellie Chiavetta (Mentor: Naomi Nagy)
Are women more likely to use intensifiers in daily speech than their male counterparts? And how does age affect intensifier usage? Shellie Chiavetta explains the results of her interviews with test subjects of different age groups and genders. About the author >>
Bioremediation of an Organically Contaminated Bedrock Aquifer
—Maureen Lewis (Mentor: Nancy Kinner)
After spending a semester working with doctoral students in Dr. Kinner’s lab, Maureen decided to conduct some research of her own. Here she presents her findings on bacterial biodegradation of pollutants in a contaminated aquifer. About the author >>
