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U.S. Military Drones
Get PDFUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are large remote-controlled aircrafts capable of carrying approximately 2 tons of military equipment, supplies, and can be armed with weaponry. Many can fly over 3500 miles per flight at heights up to 50,000-feet. Increasingly used in the “War on Terrorism” since the attacks on 9/11, the US continues to use UAVs to attack terrorists in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Syria, and others
Marketing in the Entertainment Industry and Disney\u27s Social Media Strategy
No full textThis research was done to understand the differences between mainstream marketing strategies and marketing for the entertainment industry. A list of top strategies to be considered as well as how best to use those strategies for an entertainment company is explained. This research also included a special look into the Walt Disney Company and their use of social media in recent years to market their product and services and why it has been so successful
The Role of Yes-Associated Protein (YAP) in L. pictus Embryogenesis
No full textRegulation of cell division plays a critical role in animal development. The Hippo pathway helps regulate cell division through the process of phosphorylation of the Yes-associated protein (YAP). The Hippo pathway has been well characterized in several species, including flies and mammals. Although the major components of the pathway are present in sea urchins, little is known about the pathway\u27s function in this species. Verteporfin, a known inhibitor of YAP, was used to determine the role of YAP in regulating cell proliferation and tissue development in Lytechinus pictus. Loss-of-function experiments were conducted using various concentrations of Verteporfin over a course of 48-hours after fertilization. YAP inhibition was shown to reduce cell number in a dosage dependent manner, with the strongest effect during and after gastrulation. This correlates to the level of YAP mRNA present during this stage of development. These results suggest that YAP plays a similar role in sea urchins, functioning to control cell division and tissue development, indicating evolutionary conservation of this pathway in animals
Affects of Prenatal Food Deprivation on Offspring Microglial Morphology
No full textPrenatal stress has shown to have adverse effects on various aspects of the developing brain, such as alterations in neuroendocrine functioning and neuroinflammatory processes. These changes may directly contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders such as addiction, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Psychiatric disease research has found an association between these disorders and altered immune function. The innate immune cells of the central nervous system are microglia, and they range in morphology from ramified with a surveying function, to amoeboid with a pro-inflammatory function. Neuroinflammation occurs when microglia accumulate and become active. We sought to determine if our prenatal stress model would induce neuroinflammation that would correlate with previously reported changes in neuroendocrine and behavioral outcomes. To model prenatal stress, we used a food deprivation paradigm (FD50) in which food was restricted by 50% during the second half (starting on E10) of pregnancy. We examined microglia in the relevant stress-related regions of the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex (PFC). Offspring brains were collected at postnatal day (P) 30 and P60 and microglial morphology was analyzed via soma area and branching complexity to determine differences in relative activation between male, female, control, and food restricted offspring. Ongoing analysis shows a significant increase in soma size between the control and restricted groups in only the infralimbic PFC, suggesting that these cells are functioning in a relatively activated state. Understanding the relationship between prenatal stress, inflammation and behavioral alterations could lead to enhanced prenatal care and therapies in the future
¡Es difícil que hable en Español!: Can Daily Speaking Practice Improve Students\u27 Fluency in Spanish?
No full textWhat makes students hesitate when attempting to speak in Spanish? More specifically, this study will focus on how can language teachers help students speak and model phrases and sentences with refined pronunciation, rhythm and intonation with accuracy and cultural understanding, as per standard 12.1.1.3.C of the proposed world language standards for Pennsylvania
Sigma Phi Epsilon
No full textSigma Phi Epsilon senior members.https://scholarlycommons.susqu.edu/historic_photos/1149/thumbnail.jp
Tau Kappa Epsilon
No full textStudents at the Tau Kappa Epsilon annual pajama party are shown.https://scholarlycommons.susqu.edu/historic_photos/1146/thumbnail.jp
Homecoming Float Award
No full textStudents accepting the W.S.C. Homecoming Float Award from Larry Isaacs.https://scholarlycommons.susqu.edu/historic_photos/1154/thumbnail.jp