Meeting Abstract P3.126 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Taking It to the Streets: SEAS Mobile Laboratory Exposes Students to the Excitement of Ocean Science Research TANKERSLEY, R.A.*; WINDSOR, J.G.; Florida Institute of Technology; Florida Institute of Technology rtankers@fit.edu The Integrated Science Teaching Enhancement Partnership (InSTEP) is part of the NSF’s Graduate Teaching Fellowships in K-12 Education (GK-12) Program and […]
sessions: Posters Session 3
Strategies for optimization in behavioral and ecological research using evolutionary computation
Meeting Abstract P3.138 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Strategies for optimization in behavioral and ecological research using evolutionary computation ARTITA, Kimberly S.*; POLNASZEK, Timothy; SEARS, Michael W.; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University kartita@gmail.com Classical models in behavioral ecology once were routinely solved using standard analytical techniques. As models have become more complex and have begun […]
Statistical modeling of real time PCR data for membrane transporter expression in Manduca sexta larvae
Meeting Abstract P3.93 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Statistical modeling of real time PCR data for membrane transporter expression in Manduca sexta larvae. WOODS, K.M.*; DOWNER, A.N.; COWGILL, J.A.; GILLEN, C.M.; HARTLAUB, B.A.; Kenyon College, Gambier, OH; Kenyon College, Gambier, OH; Kenyon College, Gambier, OH; Kenyon College, Gambier, OH; Kenyon College, Gambier, OH hartlaub@kenyon.edu We examined the relationship between […]
Stability despite rapid large fluctuations in calculated net muscle moment at the knee during normal level running in guinea fowl
Meeting Abstract P3.53 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Stability despite rapid large fluctuations in calculated net muscle moment at the knee during normal level running in guinea fowl. HITCHCOCK, Amanda C.*; PROPERT, Matthew W.G.; MARSH, Richard L.; Northeastern University; Northeastern University; Northeastern University hitchcock.a@neu.edu We calculated the net muscle moments at the leg joints of guinea fowl using 2-D […]
Sources of variation in female preference for long mating calls in gray treefrogs (Hyla versicolor)
Meeting Abstract P3.178 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Sources of variation in female preference for long mating calls in gray treefrogs (Hyla versicolor) YI, S.Y.*; GORDON, N.M; WELCH, A.M.; University of Missouri; University of Missouri; College of Charleston syydyd@mizzou.edu Theoretical models of sexual selection suggest that females with strong preferences will mate with males with the most exaggerated traits, […]
Some Tissues Like It Fast Dynamic, Low Magnitude, High Frequency Analysis of Viscoelastic Tissues
Meeting Abstract P3.69 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Some Tissues Like It Fast: Dynamic, Low Magnitude, High Frequency Analysis of Viscoelastic Tissues SZARKO, M.J.*; BERTRAM, J.E.A.; University of Calgary; University of Calgary mjszarko@ucalgary.ca As limbs strike the ground during terrestrial movement ground reaction forces composed of relatively high frequency transient stress waves (over 100 Hz during human heel strike) […]
Soft dynamics — ground reaction forces in a crawling caterpillar
Meeting Abstract P3.37 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Soft dynamics — ground reaction forces in a crawling caterpillar LIN, H.*; TRIMMER, B.A.; Tufts University; Tufts University huai-ti.lin@tufts.edu Most terrestrial soft bodied animals move by pressing against the substrate in carefully controlled sequences. However, lepidopteran larvae have well-developed limbs (the prolegs) that can be used for climbing in complex branched […]
Skin Deep Examining transepithelial resistance and epithelial morphology in sponges
Meeting Abstract P3.114 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Skin Deep: Examining transepithelial resistance and epithelial morphology in sponges. ADAMS, E. D. M*; LEYS, S. P.; University of Alberta; University of Alberta edadams@ualberta.ca The phylogenetic position of sponges (Porifera) at the base of the metazoan tree makes them valuable subjects for studying the evolution of animal body plans. Unfortunately, past […]
Should I stay or should I go Optimal decisions for attack and flight during predator-prey interactions
Meeting Abstract P3.137 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Should I stay or should I go? Optimal decisions for attack and flight during predator-prey interactions POLNASZEK, Timothy*; ARTITA, Kimberly S.; SEARS, Michael W.; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University; Southern Illinois University tpolnasz@siu.edu One of the most important decisions that a prey makes during its lifetime is if and when […]
Seasonal variation in innate and adaptive immunity of adult red-eared sliders, Trachemys scripta
Meeting Abstract P3.197 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Seasonal variation in innate and adaptive immunity of adult red-eared sliders, Trachemys scripta ZIMMERMAN, L.M.*; PAITZ, R.T.; VOGEL, L.A.; BOWDEN, R.M.; Illinois St. Univ.; Illinois St. Univ.; Illinois St. Univ.; Illinois St. Univ. lmzimme@ilstu.edu Previous studies on the reptile immune system have shown that aspects of the innate and adaptive immune […]
