Lake Superior State University

Student Research Projects

1995-1996

• Frederick W. Aldinger III Origin of Adult Chinook Salmon in the St. Mary's River. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Michael J. Anderson PCBs in Saginaw River Sediment G. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Andy Armstrong Effectiveness of a Pulse Plot Method for Analyzing the Progress of Competitive Swimmer. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Vincent A. Balcer Spined Zooplankton Causes Feeding Aversion in Juvenile Steelhead. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Erik J. Bartel Macroinvertebrate Community Structure of Two Southern Michigan Trout Streams. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Charlotte J. Beal Atrazine Detection in Subsurface Tile Drainage. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Frank Allen Blissett III A Growth Study of St. Mary's Rapids Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus). (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Stephalile Browne Destroying Hazardous Organic Chemicals Using Plasma Torch Technology. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Eric P. Brubaker The Effects of pH on Phosphate Absorption by Algae. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Bruce L. Buckley Surface Water Intakes on Sugar Island, MI. Is there a Potential Health Hazard. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Russell L. Corinth Coarse Woody Debris and Regeneration of Eastern Hemlock in Northern Michigan. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Kristy A. Cowdin The Effects of a Sandtrap on the Trout Habitat of Bear Creek. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Daniel R. DeLong Differentiation of Pond-Reared from Wild Walleye Based on their Otolith. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Christie Deloria Beaver Dam Effects on Downstream Aquatic Invertebrate Communities. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Thomas Josef Detert Iron levels of river-bottom surface sediment of the St. Mary's River upstream and downstream of industrial establishments. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• James A. Eilers Mercury Levels in Fish from Otsego Lake. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Susanne Engel The Effects, on Humans, of Aluminum Found in Beer. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Kerry Epps Antibiotic Resistance Resultinq from Conjugative Transfer of a Plasmid between Various Strains of Escherichia coli. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Joel G. Fallon A Pilot Study for the Distribution of Multiple Sclerosis in the City of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Christopher J. Frederick Community Structure and Habitat Preferences of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates in the Tahquamenon and Pere Marquette Rivers. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Janna L. Gauthier Bovine Fecal Contamination Level of a Watershed Adjacent to the Huron Valley Girl Scout Council's Camp Linden. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Eric A. Hansen The Determination of Bat Preference Between Insulated and Noninsulated Bat Houses. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Carrie Harlukowicz The Effects of Thyroxine on Rod Cell Division in Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Derek D. Harned Plant Composition of Mitigated Wetlands in Eastern Upper Michigan. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Tracey L. Hewitt The Importance of Environment Versus Heredity on Racing Ability in Homing Pigeons (Columbus livia). (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Kurt A. Hoffman Differentiation of Stocked from Wild Walleye Based on Otolith Markings. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Troy A. Hornberger Effect of L-Arginine on the Lactate Response to Acute High-Intensity Exercise. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Sharyn Howard PCB's in Lake Trout From Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Laaron Hozak Analysis of Cooking Temperatures on Escherichia coli Bacteria. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Brian Huggett Trans1ocation of Chromium in Plant Tissue of Hydroponically Grown Indian Mustard, Brassica jucea. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Matt M. Hughes Examination of Electroshocking Injury in Hatchery Rainbow Trout. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Alex E. Jahn Foraging Performance of the Amazon Kingfisher (Chioroceryle amazona) During the Dry Season. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Kristopher Shawn Kehi Age and Growth Study of Charlotte River Creek Chubs. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Wendy D. Kuehn Effects of season and location on densities of zebra mussel veligers in the Thunder Bay of Alpena MI. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Jeanette Latimer Bacterial Contamination on Various Store-Bought Raw Meats: Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Ground Turkey. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Nathan E. McNett Nesting Habitat Selection of Loggerhead Shrikes on the Butte Valley National Grasslands of Northern California. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Gene Mensch Overview of Sea Lamprey Control Techniques and Analysis of Sterile Male Lamprey Spawning Success in Lake Superior Tributaries. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Carrie Muzzy The Presence of Salmonella in Eggs from Local Suppliers. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Christine R. Nance Massages: Do They Rub You the Wrong Way? (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• David Nieman How Effective is an Electronic Insect Controller at Killing Mosquitoes? (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Julie Perkins Investigating A Process to Decrease The Cycle Time Of Tetrabutylammonium Bromide Production. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Melanie Pigeon Comparison of the Sulfur Cycle Between Urban and Rural Soil using Winogradsky Columns. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Daniel J. Rinella Scale Analysis to Determine Origin of St. Mary's River Steelhead. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Torn Ringenberg Bluebird Nest Box Utilization and Reproductive Success of Cavity Nesting Birds in Northwest Ohio. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• David M. Roderick The Effects of Greenhouse Coloration on Strike Variety Green Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris. var. strike). (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Joseph E. Rye A Quantitative Study of Giardia Lamblia Cysts Found in Fecal Samples of Beavers, Muskrats, and Raccoons. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Russel W. Seifferlein The Behavior Patterns of a Captive Pair of Micronesian Kingfishers (Halcyon cinnamomina cinnamonmina) at Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Curt L. Sheffield Experimental Storage of Sichuan Pheasant Eggs. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Thomas Soule The Impact of a Wetland Area on the Water Qaulity of the Shiawassee River in the Shiawassee River State Game Area; Saginaw County, Michigan. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Spencer Streeter Change in Jackpine growth rates due to Jackpine Budworm. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Tighe L. Teets Use of Ultra Light Aircraft in a Reintroduction Technique for Migratory Cranes. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Tim Brown Comparisons Between Macroinvertabrate Population, Pond Construction Type, and Waterbird Usage in the Munuscong Pothole Complex. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Bradley M. Tucker Wood Duck Box Utilization in the Allegan State Game Area. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Timothy J. Van Gelderen Jr. An Age and Growth study of Sweiger Creek Mottled Sculpins. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Garrett L. Walworth UV Radiation, Periphyton, and Western Toads (Bufo boreas): food web relationships. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Stacey L. Weinrick Conodont Biostratigraphy of the Holland Limestone Member, Staunton Formation (Pennsylvanian, Desmoinesian) from the Illinois Basin. (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Ruth N. Wiles Stomatal Densities of Upland and Lowland Red Maple (Acer rubrum). (abstract) (paper) (photos)
• Jeffrey Zajac Color Preferences of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the Selection of Artificial Feeders. (abstract) (paper) (photos)