Sigma Xi Student Research Fund Report - Fall 2008
The Sigma Xi Student Research Fund Review Committee received 8 proposals and awarded 8 students, 3 undergraduate and 5 graduates, for fall semester, 2008.
The following students, research projects, student status, field of study and amount of the award are as follows:
Travis Simcox – “The Role of Expectation in Selective Transfer from Iconic Memory.” Graduate in Psychology; $252.00
John Baldy – “Influences of Second-Language Acquisition on Native Language Development at the Primary School Level.” Graduate in Psychology; $80.00
Tamara Cole – “Decision-Making Styles Across Different Ethnic Groups.” Graduate in Psychology; $80.00
Jaquelyn Marcinak – “The Role of Self-Esteem in Cognitive Rehabilitation for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease.” Graduate in Psychology; $344.00
Scott Valdez – “Evaluating the Stability of Lanthanide (4f) Compounds in Acidic Media.” Graduate in Natural Resources Management; $400.00
Delyn Martinez – “Analysis of Copper Resistant Bacteria in a Copper Contaminated Aquatic Environment.” Undergraduate in Biology; $400.00
Salese Nealy – “Analysis of Copper Resistant Bacteria in a Copper Contaminated Aquatic Environment.” Undergraduate in Biology; $400.00
Daniel Delgado – “Analysis of Copper Resistant Bacteria in a Copper Contaminated Aquatic Environment.” Undergraduate in Biology; $400.00
The total amount awarded this fall semester is $2,356.00. The Sigma Xi Student Research account balance is approximately $1,700.00.
(We are especially grateful for the contribution of $3,000.00 this fall from the office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Linda LaGrange.)