Argo Journals

Argo Journals Volume

UWF's Student Scholars Symposium

Volume 2011

All Published Articles

	"The Doctrine of Chance:" Why Pascal Made the Wager Authors: Carter Johnson Full Abstract
	“Devolution in the United Kingdom: Enhancing or Undermining the State? Authors: Jennifer Reid Full Abstract
	A Lesson in Love Authors: Brandy Hooper , Jessica Benitez Full Abstract
	A Preliminary Analysis of Employment Opportunities for Offenders in Northwest Florida Authors: Danielle Butler , Justin Flynn , Laura Groat , Brittany Hoyt , David Morrell , Amanda Tryling , Robert Zuchowski , Dr. Cheryl Swanson Full Abstract
	Alternative Energy: Coast to Coast Authors: Jessica Engel Full Abstract
	An AI Framework for Maze Navigation in Robotic Environments Authors: Zachary Ramirez , Dr. Eman El-Sheikh Full Abstract
	An examination of potential mass burials within St. Michael’s Cemetery, Pensacola, FL Authors: Nicole Rosenberg Marshall , , Dr. A. Joanne Curtin Full Abstract
	Analysis of Reef Fish Diet and Trophic Position at Natural and Artificial Reefs in the Northeastern Authors: Joseph H. Tarnecki , William F. Patterson III , Dustin Addis Full Abstract View Article
	Analysis of the Donax (Mollusca: Bivalvia) populations post Deep-Horizon oil spill from Pensacola Be Authors: Stephanie Witherspoon , Renee Davis , Rebecca Drake , Travis Theriault , Christopher Pomory , Richard Snyder Full Abstract
	Archaeology of Roatan Authors: Capri Jazz Harvey Full Abstract
	Argos Glest: Ambitious AI Automating Annihilation (Intelligent Game Play Using AI) Authors: Titus Brewster , Patrick Brown , Jason Graves , Kraig McConaghy , Dr. Eman El-Sheikh Full Abstract
	Argos Glest: Ambitious AI Automating Annihilation (Intelligent Game Play Using AI) Authors: Titus Brewster , Patrick Brown , Jason Graves , Kraig McConaghy , Dr. Eman El-Sheikh Full Abstract
	ATLAS: All-Terrain Land Autonomous Scout Authors: Kevin Denney , Joshua Mathis , Philip Nadenbousch , Daniel Skrabacz , Roman Tillman , Full Abstract
	Automation of the Dielectric Characterization of Liquid Crystals Authors: Shane Drye , Lance Daley , Hannah Buchanan , Dr. Chandra Prayaga , Dr. Josaphat Uvah Full Abstract
	Autonomous Research Sufrace Vessel Authors: Anton Yaresko , Alexander Keyhani Full Abstract
	Autonomous Virtual Rover: Using AI to Navigate and Survive in Unknown Terrain Authors: Travis Dimmig , Joel Lorenz , Dr. Eman El-Sheikh Full Abstract
	Avoiding Partial Latin Square Simultaneously Authors: Hannah Berry , Dr. Jaromy Kuhl Full Abstract
	Camp Fire USA Public Relations Plan Authors: Tiffany Elise McWilliams Full Abstract
	Change Blindness: Can We Determine Its Predictors? Authors: Jamie Partyka , Leslie Snedeker , Jenny Hasseltine , Carly Robbins , Full Abstract
	China's Naval Security Strategy: Peaceful Rise or Looming Threat Authors: Michael Trevathan Full Abstract
	Comparing and Evaluating Thermal Ecology in Dusky Pipefish and Gulf Pipefish Authors: Lois A. O'Boyle , Wayne A. Bennett Jr. Full Abstract
	Comparison of Age and Growth Rates of Red Snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, in the North-central Gulf o Authors: Joshua T. Neese , William F. Patterson III , Joseph H. Tarnecki Full Abstract
	Construction of an aph-1 Transgene Authors: Joanna Lamb , Dr. Hui-Min Chung Full Abstract
	Coquina clams (Donax variabilis) as indicators of coastal hydrocarbon contamination Authors: Christina Welch , Gracie Exline , Richard Snyder Full Abstract
	Correlation Study of Idiosyncratic Events and Puberty Authors: Kimberly Rivera Full Abstract
	Cross Cultural Communications in a Clinical Environment: A common ground between anthropology and bi Authors: Full Abstract View Article
	Cyclic Variations in Sustained Human Performance Authors: Elise M. Lullo , Mary K. Hennessey , Jameson D. Beach , James E. Arruda, PhD Full Abstract
	Design of a Labview controlled automatic electrical resistivity measurement and data taken system Authors: Branwyn Holmes , Lena Ibrahim , William Nelson , Sean Heffernan , Neil Baumann , Christopher Weckerly , Guoqing Wu , Full Abstract
	Designing, Assembling and Integrating a High Vacuum System on a MALDI Reflectron-TOF MS Authors: Georgia Boles , Jonathan Buttrick , Jessica Carter , Nickolas Zingaretti , Karen S. Molek Full Abstract
	Detection of phosphoinositide-binding proteins in Tetrahymena vorax using liposomes as an affinity m Authors: Thomas M. Yarbrough , Phillip E. Ryals Full Abstract
	Development of a high-resolution quartz AC susceptometer for materials property investigation Authors: Sean Heffernan , Neil Baumann , Branwyn Holmes , William Nelson , Christopher Weckerly , Guoqing Wu Full Abstract
	Development of a method for the detectin of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNAs) in Coquina Authors: Alexandra Vestal , Robert Pelot Full Abstract
	Development of a Mobile Pills Framework Authors: Nien-Chieh Lee , Hi Tran , Albert Yin , June Wei Full Abstract
	Development of a Users' Trust Model in Ubiquitous Commerce Authors: Hi Tran , June Wei Full Abstract
	Differences in Northern Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Size and Community Structure Before and After the D Authors: Kaityln Toebe , Joseph Tarnecki Full Abstract
	Double Vision: A Novel Authors: Theresa C. Kemp Full Abstract
	Effect of Mob Grazing on Soil Quality Authors: Johan Liebens Full Abstract
	Effects of Lithium Chloride and Valproic Acid on Phospholipid Composition of Tetrahymena patula Authors: An L. Lawrence , Phillip E. Ryals Full Abstract
	Efficiency of light sources for PMA activation to distinguish live vs. dead cells using qPCR Authors: Elizabeth Kennedy , Karen Cravero , Kristen Hellein , Joe Eugene Lepo Full Abstract
	Estimation of Thalassemia versus Iron Deficiency in the United States Authors: Nemat Ashraf , Michael Johnston , Kristina Behan, PhD , Justice Mbizo, DrPH Full Abstract
	Examination of Longleaf Pine Savannah Restoration on the University of West Florida and Suggestions Authors: David Lee , Jason Ortegren Full Abstract
	Examination of Triclosan Photo-degradation with Varied Salinity and Organic Matter Content Authors: Janae Baptiste , Paulie Burns , Amber McCarver , Pamela Vaughan Full Abstract
	Examining a Treatment for Survivors of Sexual Violence with PTSD Utilizing CBT and Aerobic Exercise Authors: Smith, Erika , Schuler, Petra , Cosio Lima, Ludmila , Rotunda, Robert Full Abstract
	Excavation of coffins from an underwater environment and embedded in a root mass Authors: Stephanie Ward , Dr. A. Joanne Curtin Full Abstract
	Florida’s Juvenile Justice System: Why are Children in Adult Prisons? Authors: Mary K. Jones Full Abstract
	Fluorescence decay of CdSe nanoparticles in Liquid Crystals near Phase Transitions Authors: Darren North , Samuel Beck , Jodie Gray , Shane Drye , Dr. Chandra Prayaga , Dr. Laszlo Ujj , Dr. Tim Royappa Full Abstract
	Fluorescence of CdSe nanoparticles in the liquid crystal 8CB near the phase transitions Authors: Shane Drye , Samuel Beck , Darren North , Tim Royappa , Laszlo Ujj , Chandra Prayaga Full Abstract
	Fluorescent detection of organophospate chemical warfare agents Authors: Deborah Barkley , Ian Walton , Michael T. Huggins Full Abstract
	Gender Stereotyping by the Media in the 2008 Election Authors: Samantha Adams Full Abstract
	Groundwater Nutrient Variability and the Implications of its Discharge Authors: Mike Koban Full Abstract
	Gubernatorial Power in the Face of War Authors: Full Abstract
	Hardware/Software Interfacing of an Indoor Navigation System: Auto-pilot Reconnaissance Quad-Copter Authors: Brandon Walker , Michel Starr Full Abstract
	High-Speed Video Camera Frame-Rate Validation Authors: Jarrod D Palmer , Ezzat Bakhoum Full Abstract
	Honors Thesis: Civics Education: Comparing Public, Private and Home Settings Authors: Mary Ann Johansen Full Abstract
	How to Design, Promote, and Produce a Student-Run Applied Sport Psychology Conference Authors: Tonya Nascimento, MA , Robert Rotunda, PhD , Katy Tran, MA Full Abstract
	Hunting for a Tubby Homolog in Tribolim casteneum Authors: Thomas Stephenson , Rainey Booth , Nicholas Spencer Full Abstract
	Impact of Conscientiousness and Extroversion on Hotel Preferences Authors: Jackie Lee, jlee@uwf.edu , Xuan Tran, xtran@uwf.edu Full Abstract
	Impact on diversity of microbial communities in Pensacola Beach due to Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Authors: Yen Chau Full Abstract
	Implementing Swarm Intelligence for Solving Complex Problems Authors: Thomas Broxton Full Abstract
	Implicit Sequence Learning Within a Unidimensional Framework Authors: Summer Hargraves , Mallory Wells , Carline Radius Full Abstract
	Initial Changes in Soil Quality Characteristics due to the Adoption of Mob Grazing Authors: Maureen Harrington Full Abstract
	iRobot Create: Traffic Simulations Authors: Joshua Davis , Michel Starr , Brandon Walker , Anton Yaresko Full Abstract
	Let’s Make Music: Generating Music Using Artificial Intelligence Authors: John Connor , Dr. Eman El-Sheikh Full Abstract
	Louder Than Words Authors: James Mitchell , Leah Arington , Kate Bollone , Toni Bonaccorso , Ruben Diaz , Erin Finnegan , Rashawnda Foster , Chris Frazier , Lauren Johns , Savannah Simerly , Full Abstract
	Manipulating Microsoft's Xbox Kinect Authors: Daniel McSwain , , Faculty Mentor: Joseph , Herring Full Abstract
	Maternal Attachment Style and Family Interactions Authors: Stacey Bass Full Abstract
	Mathematical Model for Investing the Performance Characteristic of Tunable Distributed Feedback Dye Authors: Matthew Vaughn , Ross Dickinson , Laszlo Ujj Full Abstract
	Much Ado about Dramaturgy Authors: Sheila Mettetal Full Abstract
	Multidecadal predictability in summer drought variability in the Southeastern United States Authors: Ashley Weatherall , Dr. Jason Ortegren Full Abstract
	Nonlinear Dielectric Response of the Liquid Crystal 8CB Near Phase Transition Authors: Hannah Buchanan , Dr Chandra Prayaga , Dr Laszlo Ujj , Lance Daley , Shane Drye , Tracy Lawson , Michael Kordell Full Abstract
	Optimizing Best-Case Performance in WoW Using AI Authors: Andre King Full Abstract
	Peer Group Conformity of Academic Achievement in High School Band Programs Authors: Full Abstract
	Picking Your Battles: How Rational Litigants Shape the Political Landscape by Venue Shopping... Authors: Jessica Hayden Full Abstract
	Polymerization of 3-Oxetanol Authors: Cholena Russo , Mitra Vashi , Tim Royappa Full Abstract
	Practicing What We Preach: How Leadership Skills Can Change the Quality of a College Education Authors: Anna Covington , Wynn Teasley Full Abstract
	Preceding Judicial Decision-Making Authors: Kyrsten B. York Full Abstract
	Preliminary Age Estimates of the Smalltooth Sawfish Authors: Rachel M. Scharer , William F. Patterson III , John K. Carlson , Gregg Poulakis Full Abstract
	Preserving Historic Foley: the Foley, Alabama, Historic District Authors: Jonathan O'Neil , Adrea Watford , Allison Wolford Full Abstract
	Presidential Approval Rating in Response to Significant Events Authors: Full Abstract
	Prevalence of Corn in Today's Economy Authors: Ruth Ashley , Tabatha Ducharme Full Abstract
	Raw Milk: For Pet Consumption Only? Authors: Leigh Phillips , Natalie Tredway Full Abstract
	Regional differences in age growth, and mortality of Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish, Balistes capri Authors: Carrie Fioramonti , Robert Allman , William Patterson Full Abstract
	Representation of a flow: The Navier-Stokes equations Authors: Full Abstract
	Rhetorical Criticism of the Exclusion of a Lane Bryant Commercial Ad Authors: Kristen Rowland , Dr. Brendan Kelly Full Abstract
	Screening for Bioactive Compounds Produced by Plants on the UWF Campus Authors: Steven Perz Full Abstract
	Seafaring in the Ancient Mediterranean Authors: Full Abstract
	Seasonal Patterns of Ultraviolet Photo-protective Pigments in Phytoplankton Authors: Holly Prochazka , Kyrsten Mckeand , Sharon Blackwell , Jennifer Glancy , Victoria Singletary , Wade Jeffrey , Pamela Vaughan Full Abstract
	Seasonal Variation of Groundwater Discharge and Groundwater Nutrient Inputs of Western Escambia Bay Authors: Dawn Prince Full Abstract
	Selected scene(s) from Moliere's comedy Tartuffe. Authors: Nicole Dickson , Keegan Stull Full Abstract
	Self-Efficacy and Anxiety in Relation to Students' Future Plans Authors: Angelica Sullivan , Dr. Joan Duer Full Abstract
	Spatial Averaging the FVEP-P2 Authors: Mary K. Hennessey , Elise M. Lullo , Jameson D. Beach , James E. Arruda Full Abstract
	Spectral Measurements of Fluorescence of CdSe nanoparticles in Liquid Crystals near Phase Transition Authors: Jodie Gray , Darren North , Shane Drye , Dr. Chandra Prayaga , Dr. Timoti Royappa , Dr. Laszlo Ujj Full Abstract
	Synthesis and Hydrogen Bonding Studies of New 9-Dipyrrinone Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Authors: Dolan Dean , Stephani Spiegel , Luis Flores , Korry Barnes , Michael T Huggins Full Abstract
	The Association Between Sex Education, Age, and Contraception Use at First Intercourse Authors: Stacey Bass , Tamara Powell Full Abstract
	The calculation of demagnetization field distribution in paramagnetic samples Authors: Christopher Weckerly , Sean Heffernan , William Nelson , Branwyn Holmes , Neil Baumann , Guoqing Wu Full Abstract
	The Deinstitutionalization of Congress Authors: Jennifer Hobbs Fulmer Full Abstract
	The Effect of Partisanship on Women's Electoral Fortune in U.S. House Races Authors: Stephanie Jarrait , Jocelyn Evans Full Abstract
	The Effects of Fire on Groundwater Chemistry Authors: Stephen Schoen , Dr. Matthew Schwartz Full Abstract
	The effects of lithium and valproic acid on protein phosphorylation in Tetrahymena patula Authors: Katie C. Sprinkel , Phillip E. Ryals Full Abstract
	The Effects of Perceptual Cues on Inhibitory Ability in Older Adults Authors: Amy L. Underwood , Lisa A. VanWormer Full Abstract
	The Federalist Debate within the European Union Authors: Jennie Linder Cunningham Full Abstract
	The Fight for Equal Footing in Tax Court: Attorney’s vs. CPA’s Authors: Hillary Ryan Full Abstract
	The Finite Difference Methods for the Partial Differential Equations Authors: Full Abstract
	The Influence of Unconscious Needs on Hotel Brands Authors: Jennifer Kelly, jlk17@students.uwf.e?du , Xuan Tran, xtran@uwf.edu Full Abstract
	The Politics of Defense Contracting: Assessing the changes from the 1990s to 2000s Authors: William Nugent Full Abstract
	The response of phytoplankton communities to nutrient enrichment experiments in three northern Gulf Authors: Kendra Straub Full Abstract
	The Roles of Visual Short-Term Memory and Working Memory in Change Detection Authors: Sara K. Senkbeil , Amy L. Underwood , Brandon J. Webb , Jared B. Crittendon , Lisa A. VanWormer , Full Abstract
	The Winning Edge Authors: Full Abstract
	Traffic Simulation: A training tool for persons with Autism Authors: Billy Abston , Dr. L. Prayaga , Dr. J. Huband Full Abstract
	Trophic Ecology and Population Dynamics of Tomate, Haemulon aurolineatum, on the Northern Gulf of Me Authors: Micahel J. Norberg , Joseph H. Tarnecki , Joshua T. Neese , William F. Patterson, III Full Abstract
	US House of Representatives’ District Size:Inverse Relationship Authors: Matthew J. Schwalb Full Abstract
	Using ICP/MS to Determine the Efficiency of Metal Remediation Materials Authors: Chelsie Beck , Maureen , Bruns , Pamela Vaughan Full Abstract
	Using MATLAB to Solve Real Symmetric Eigenvalue Problems Authors: Tatum Tirado Full Abstract
	Using Motivations as Predictors of Team Sport Participant Positive or Negative Outcomes Authors: David Hill , Daryll McKinley , Cynthia Moreno Full Abstract
	Very Intelligent STock Analyizer (VISTA) Authors: Anthony Ruble , Jack Davis Full Abstract
	Virtual Orchestra Authors: Cody McDavid Full Abstract