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Papers from 2025
Human Proximity Has No Significant Influence on Pika (Ochotona princeps) Gut Microbiome Diversity In Glacier National Park, Neil Abrahamson
Bacterial resistance to antiperspirant and natural deodorant types on the axillary region, Andrew Adams
The Effect of Different Concentrations of Aspirin on the Survivorship of Lumbriculus variegatus, Ashley Auerbach
The Effects of Salicylic Acid on the Formation of Rhizobium Nodules in Pea Plants, Jack Bernard
The Effects of Elevation on the American Pika (Ochotona princeps) Microbiome in Glacier National Park, Charlie Blackmer
Soil pH of 5 is Ideal for Forests in Gambier, Ohio, for Maximum Soil Decomposition, Anna Brown
No Correlation Suggested Between Elevation and Gut Microbiome Composition of Ochotona princeps in Glacier National Park, Montana, Nora Lee Brown
The Effects of Road Salts: NaCl and CaCl2 on Regeneration of Lumbriculus variegatus, Holly Byun
Tannase Activity of Bacteria on Quercus coccinea Leaves Contributes to the Breakdown of Tannins, Lucy Cassell-Kelley
Salicylic Acid Effects on Rhizobium Nodule Formation in Pea Plants, Roman Cicero
Salicylic Acid Effects on Rhizobium Nodule Formation in Pea Plants, Andy Cooney
Road Salt on Lumbriculus variegatus Posterior Regeneration, Emily Copeland
Impact of Distance to Water on Bacterial Biodiversity in North American Pika (Ochotona princeps) Stool Samples, Charlotte Cornely
Feeling Heavy: The Impact of Zinc Sulfate upon Exhibition of Stress in Sorghum Bicolor, Clare Cowen
Response of Sorghum bicolor to different nitrogen concentrations, Damaris Agyekumwaa Darkwah
Observations of salicylic acid-mediated simulated herbivory in Alliaria petiolata, Josie DeBruer
Chalmers Bathroom Door Handle: Microbial Analysis on AMP and TET Media Plates, Lauren Dell'Acqua
Vegetation - Pika Gut Microbiome, Ha Linh Do
Salicylic Acid Mediates Biotic Stress Responses in Allaria pertilate, Julissa Escoffery
Impact of soil pH on decomposition levels, Nicole Galbreath
Effects of Water Proximity on Pika Microbial Diversity, Lia Gebolys
Spatial Proximity Predicts Shifts in Gut Microbial Composition but Not Richness in American Pikas (Ochotona princeps), Hibat Allah Gillani
No Significance Between the Gut Microbiome of American Pika (Ochotona princeps) Living Close Versus Far From Human Development, Owen Gingras
Effect of pH on the Pulse Rate of Lumbriculus variegatus, Giovanni Giuliani
No Statistically Significant Differences in Microbial Diversity Relative to Water Proximity, Sadiksha Gurung
Cyanogenesis and the Effect of Drought in Garlic Mustard Plants, Madalyn Hiester
The effect of directionality on the American Pika gut microbiome, Abigail Hoffman
A Comparison of Insect Succession in Decomposing Quercus coccinea and Magnolia stellata Leaf Litter, Basha Hutson
The Effect of Varied Concentrations of Caffeine on the Pulse Rate of Lumbriculus variegatus, Olivia Ide
Effects of watering frequency on Alliaria petiolata, Dalija Interlandi
Effect of Non-Opioid Analgesic Medications on Escherichia coli W Growth, Cole Jones
The Effect of Directionality on the Pika Gut Microbiome, Sophie Jones
Characterization of Bacterial and Fungal Taxa found on V. rhytidophyllum leaves and their Effect on Leaf Decomposition, Natasha Jose
Comparison of Tannase Activity in Bacterial Colonies from Magnolia spp and Quercus coccinea Leaves, Isabella Kang
Limited Correlation Between Altitude and Microbial Diversity Beyond 3000 Meters, Rosana Kang
Changing the pH of river water doesn’t affect the overall growth of bacteria, Leo Karnitz
Antibacterial Resistance and Growth of Bacteria Found at Kenyon College, Lex Kelly and Walker Schmidt
Physiological Responses of Phaseolus Vulgaris to Different Saline Treatments, James Lackner
The Effects of pH on Lumbriculus variegatus Pulse Rate, Dustin Lee
Vegetation Diversity Is Not Associated With Alpha or Beta Diversity of Ochotona Princeps Gut Microbiota, Joseph Lee
Proximity to Vegetation Significantly Influences the Gut Microbiome of the American Pika (Ochotona princeps), Addie Leone
Garlic Mustard’s Stress Response to Drought Conditions, Jack Levitt
Spatial effects on gut microbiome in American pikas (Ochotona princeps), Glacier National Park, Montana, Bridget G. E. Lomax
Gut Microbiome in Pika, Chanda Maambo
Relationship between distance to water compared to biodiversity of bacteria found in pika stool samples, Lucas Macy
Salicylic Acid Mediation of Cyanide Content, Chlorophyll, and Height in Sorghum as a Result of Cold Stress, Shoshana Marcus
Optimal Soil pH for Plant Matter Decomposition, Ashley Martinez
Homeothermy in Early Spring Flowers, Cameron McCaleb
Assessing the Negative Impact of Caffeine on the Pulse Rate of Lumbriculus variegatus, Ava Merickel
Effects of Biotic Stress and Salicylic Acid on Growth and Cyanogenic Response in Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), John Morales
Effects of Melatonin Concentration on Lumbriculus variegatus regeneration, Nadia Mukasine
The Comparison of Tannase Activity in Exclusive Bacterial Communities from Magnolia and Oak, Jamie Murphy
The Impacts of Vegetation Variety on Bacterial Biodiversity Found in Pika Microbiomes at Glacier National Park, Derek Nolan
Seasonal Succession of Insects on Quercus Coccinea and Magnolia Stellata, Claire Pruner
Comparison of bacteria diversity in alpine, subalpine and low elevation life zones, Qiuye Qian
Effect of Exposure to Aspirin Solutions of Varying Molarity on Survivorship of Lumbriculus variegatus, Riley Ragland
Effects of Different Melatonin Concentrations on Lumbriculus variegatus Regeneration, Pedro Rodrigues de Mello Araujo
Effect of Over-the-Counter Painkiller Ingredients on E. coli W Growth, Markus Roehrdanz
Feeling Heavy: The Impact of Zinc Sulfate on the Exhibition of Sorghum Cyanogenesis, Mariyah Rumpca-Veronese
Saline Treatment Effects on Phaseolus Vulgaris, Sylvie Runte
Investigating Bacterial Growth and Ampicillin Resistance on Toothbrushes from First-Year Residence Halls at Kenyon College, Amelia Russell
The Short Term Effects of Exposure to Varying Caffeine Concentrations on the Pulse Rate of Lumbriculus variegatus, Francesca Ryan
Characterization of Bacterial and Fungal Aerobic Respiration on Leatherleaf Viburnum Leaves, Dylan Ryznar
Directionality influences gut microbiome composition but not diversity of the Ochotona princeps., Emma Sage
Comparing bacterial colony growth of indoor versus outdoor handles of bathroom doors, and testing for antibacterial resistance, Lilian Samwick
Diversity and Antibiotic Resistance of Dorm Shower Floors, Walker Schmidt
Statistical Similarity in Microbial Diversity of Pika Gut Microbiome Relative to Water Proximity, Delany M. Sefchick
Salicylic Acid Treatment on Cold-Exposed Sorghum bicolor: Reduced Chlorophyll Content from Cold Temperatures, Nicaia Sharp
Response of sorghum bicolor to nitrogen fertilization, Kunqi Shi
Response of Sorghum Bicolor to Nitrogen Deprivation and Oversaturation, Audrey Smith
Effects of Cold stress and Salicylic acid on Sorghum Plants, Tanner Smith
Increase in Melatonin Concentration Causing a Decrease in Regeneration of Lumbriculus variegatus, Amelia Stevenson
Human Proximity Has No Effect on Bacterial Diversity of Gut Microbiome of American Pikas (Ochotona princeps), Spencer Stluka
Comparing Bacterial Growth and Community Composition Under Varying pH Conditions in River Water, Landon Suaverdez
Ampicillin-resistance of the toothbrush microbiome between five first-year residence halls at Kenyon College, Vivian Suh
The Impact of Increasing Salinity on Phaseolus vulgaris, Mercer Thomas
Heavy Metal Plants: The Effect on Zinc Sulfate on Sorghum Plant Health, Lily Walker
The bacterial diversity and abundance of armpit sweat when exposed to antiperspirant deodorant, natural deodorant, or no deodorant, Maggie Wallace
Correlation Between Distance to Water and Pika (Ochotona princeps) Gut Microbiome, Eva Winston
Effect of nitrogen fertlisation on Sorghum bicolor, Isaac Yu
Papers from 2024
Exploring the effects of increased stress levels on Coccinellidae feeding behavior
The effect of habitat density on ladybug (Hipodromo convergence) prey consumption
The Effect of Sex on Ladybug Diet and Affinity for Cannibalism
Evaluating the Fumigant Toxicity of Eucalyptus Oil On Callosobruchus maculatus as an Alternative Natural Pesticide, Kayla Arone
The Influence of Different Concentrations of Phosphate on Algae (Pediastrum) Growth, Brooke Avila
Drunk worms: the effects of ethanol on Caenorhabditis elegans locomotion, Giannielli Beltran
Effects of Nitrogen Availability on Growth and Reproduction in Phaseolus vulgaris, Aishik Biswas
Effect of exogenous dopamine exposure on PINK-1 Caenorhabditis elegans mutants, Mars Black
Measuring Fumigant Toxicity of Tea Tree Oil on Callosobruchus maculatus Bean Beetles, Owen Boukalik
Algae Species, Cosmarium and Closterium Experience High Growth Rates In Basic Conditions, Josh Breard
Fumigant toxicity of Cedarwood oil against Callosobruchus maculatus, Ellen Chadwick
Spirogyra's Response to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution: Growth Patterns and Nutrient Uptake in Contaminated Waters, JunXuan Chang
The Effect of Increased Salinity on the Root Growth, Stomatal Density, and Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Phaseolus vulgaris, Madeline Chappars