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Leaves of Grass
No full textLeaves of Grass was an entry in Myrin Library\u27s 19th Edible Books Festival at Ursinus College.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/ebf/1371/thumbnail.jp
BEAR Innovation Competition Pitch: Clapsadle Crush Bus
No full textJagger Clapsadle and Mohamed Abdelatty present the Clapsadle Crush Bus: a mobile bar service that delivers coastal Maryland-inspired cocktails and bar snacks to your next event
BEAR Innovation Competition Pitch: Silly Goose Apparel
No full textCole Mendolia presents Silly Goose Apparel, an online clothing store that is also a vehicle for social change. The goal of this brand is to completely shut down all puppy mills
BEAR Innovation Competition Pitch: Positivo
No full textShowcasing “the power of positive drinking,” Max and Franco pitched a water brand with positive messaging on the aluminum bottle. They aim to encourage mental health awareness and a positive mindset through their water brand, Positivo
Exploring Population Dynamics of a Stage-Structured Host-Parasitoid Model of Acyrthosiphon pisum with Increased Longevity of Aphidius ervi
No full textAphids are a major insect pest, damaging crops worldwide. One sustainable and safe method of pest suppression is through biological control, the use of a natural predator to minimize the pest population. This project explores the effects of prey refuge and increased parasitoid longevity on the parasitoid-host interactions of the parasitoid wasp, Aphidius ervi, and the pea aphid host, Acyrthosiphon pisum. We collect data through laboratory experimentation with different levels of prey refuge and parasitoid longevity. We use a stage-structured system of ordinary differential equations to mathematically model this relationship and explore simulated long-term population dynamics. Generalized linear models will be utilized to statistically evaluate the model fit. We conclude by exploring the consequences and applications of our preliminary results
The Alchemy of Diversification: A Deep Dive Into the Stock-Bond Correlation
Get PDFThis research delves into the intricate dynamics of the stock-bond correlation, seeking to reveal the underlying factors that drive its fluctuations. Through a comprehensive analysis of empirical data, it investigates the diverse array of influences that contribute to the variability in the relationship between stock and bond returns. Factors such as inflation, unemployment, market volatility, FED policy, and market growth are scrutinized for their impact on altering the correlation pattern. Additionally, the research explores the implications of the stock-bond correlation on portfolio diversification. By explaining the multifaceted nature of the correlation, this study provides valuable insights for investors, policymakers, and financial analysts, aiding them in navigating the complexities of financial markets and shedding light on what causes movements in the correlation of stock and bond returns. Through empirical analysis, it was discovered that inflation, unemployment, and changes in the effective federal funds rate were the most significant driving factors of changes in the stock-bond correlation
Isolation of Aged Mouse Primary Microglia as a Model System for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Get PDFMicroglia and their role as the immune cells of the central nervous system are an emerging area of interest within Alzheimer’s research, particularly as they have shown in a benevolent and malevolent cellular context. Models of Alzheimer’s disease are very light in studying microglia, so in this study a model of microglia isolated from aged mice is established in order to study the phagocytic activity and protein expression of microglia in response to Amyloid Beta. The cells were isolated from aged mice and cultured before being used to confirm cellular identity, as well as to measure phagocytic activity. This study has successfully established this model for further study into the role of microglia within AD as well as other diseases
The Grizzly, October 10, 2024
Get PDFMy Big Fat Greek Cleanup • Bear Necessities Draws Big Brother Concern • Free Speech Lecture by Samantha Harris • A Bit About the B\u27Naturals • IIE Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration • Opinions: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Clamer Hall • Men\u27s Soccer Out to Triumphant Start • Cross Country Gears Up for Strong Finish!https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/2039/thumbnail.jp
How to Overcome Life\u27s Biggest Challenges: A Humor Portfolio
No full textThere\u27s a gap in the market when it comes to advice on how to solve some of the random and niche problems life throws at us, like how to convince your family the cursed amulet you won\u27t take off isn\u27t controlling you and how to save your friendship with someone after they admit they find Jack Harlow attractive. This portfolio contains my not-so-expert advice on these problems and more, and while the advice given isn\u27t always genuine, it is (hopefully) always funny, so if it doesn\u27t help solve your problems you can at least say you laughed them away for a moment
Stacks on Stacks 015
No full textOn August 23, 2024, first-year Ursinus College students participated in a common CIE event in Myrin Library. Teams of students, assigned to a particular section of Library stacks, searched for book titles that could be combined in meaningful ways. These combinations were then written and transferred to the end of each stack. This photograph shows the activities of the student teams in the Library and their final creations.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/cie_stacks/1014/thumbnail.jp