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Alyssa Ban e dvertising “My w o rd of a d v i c e fo r i nco ming s t i s BALANCE . u d e n ts Col le ge i s a b o u t le a rn i n to le a rn a n d g how liv e ind e pen d e n tl y. It’s n a b o u t go i n g ot ju s t to c lasses a n d gett i n g a d -- i t’s a b o u t e gre e n et w o rk i n g , gett i n g i n v c h a l le n gi n g o l v e d, yo u rs e l f, m a ki n g fri e n d se eking ou t s and o pp o rt u n i t i es. It’s n ot e a v e ry i m p o r t sy, b u t i t’s a n t to m a i n ta i n ba la n c yo u r a c a d e m e b et w e e n i c s, i n v ol v e men t in clu o rga n iza t i o n bs and s, w o rk a n d s o c i a l t i m e. a l l of th ese f It ta k es a c to rs to m o ld yo u i n to yo u wi l l b ec th e p e rs o n ome a nd em p loye rs a re lo w e l l-ro u n d o k i n g fo r e d, p assi o n a te i n d i v i d u h a v e th e a b i a l s wh o l i t y to le a rn qu i c kl y, w o ot h e rs a n d m rk wi th a i n ta i n ba la n c e i n th e i r l i v es.” Arrowsmit h, IL Senor - Ag ricultural Com municatio ns – A Determining the Role of MMPs and Basigin in the Domestic Hens Stock Pavilion I have been working to isolate RNA from chicken ovaries and synthesizing cDNA from the RNA. I have used primers to detect if there are MMP-2, MMP-9, and Basigin hormones present in certain leghorn hens with and without ovarian cancer. ACES Undergraduate Research Project presented by Jamie Reichert (Peoria Heights, IL) Teachers for Creatures Stock Pavilion Visit the Teachers for Creatures exhibit to find out how you can become involved with humane education in the College of ACES! This student group reaches out to university students, children, and other members of the community to spread a humane message about animals! Also at this exhibit are several activities for kids relating to man’s best friend- the dog! Determining the Behavioral Patterns of Gestating Sows in Standard Gestation Crates vs. “Flex” Stalls Stock Pavilion Determining the frequency and duration of stereotypical behaviors in gestating sows housed in standard gestation crates or “flex” stalls by analyzing ethogram data. ACES Undergraduate Research Project presented by Caryn Lowe (Naperville, IL) CFDA-SE and Quantum Dot Labeling of Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Stock Pavilion Adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells are cells isolated from the fat of adult pigs. This research works with labeling stem cells in different ways in order to track them both in a laboratory setting as well as in the live animal. The research provides an optimal protocol for labeling cells with a fluorescent dye (CFDA-SE) as well as Quantum Dots, a different method of labeling cells with a variety of colors. The research proceeds with comparing these two techniques through a 4 week time study, determining the duration of the labeling effect. ACES Undergraduate Research Project presented by Anna Massie (Springfield, IL) Meat Science Club 30 Stock Pavilion Do you know where a T-bone steak comes from? How about a brisket? Stop by the Meat Science Club exhibit to find out the answers. Play Name-that-Cut and win a prize! Effect of HBCD on Boar Sperm Fertility during In Vitro Fertilization Stock Pavilion Historically, pig semen has been very difficult to freeze for long term storage. Once frozen, the sperm loses motility and cannot fertilize an egg. It is important for both swine producers and researchers to improve the techniques that we use to freeze sperm. ACES Undergraduate Research Project presented by Erika Weimer (Easton, IL).
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