POSTER SESSION 1
small molecule chemical libraries has produced several lead compounds that inhibit PriA:PriB function in vitro. Here, we describe one of the lead compounds and explore the mechanism by which it inhibits primosome protein function.
Fixing The Frame: A Look at the Organizational Culture of Grassroots Organizations Presenter(s): Andrew K Kelly Advisor(s): Anna L Langhorne Communication - Honors Thesis
An in-depth qualitative analysis of organizational culture was conducted of two non-profit, grassroots organizations that address poverty in the Dayton area. Shoes4TheShoeless was established two years ago and provides footwear to underprivileged children. Homefull was established more than 20 years ago and works to end poverty through advocacy, education and housing options for its clients. Interviews and on-site observations were completed at both organizations from November 2011 to January 2012. The structured interviews ranged in length from 25 minutes to more than an hour. The data was analyzed using a coding scheme and over-arching themes were analyzed. It was determined that organizational culture within grassroots organizations in Dayton shapes how the organizations operate and fulfill their service missions.
Applying Genetic Programming to Develop a Rubikâs Cube Solver Presenter(s): Brian T Bradley Advisor(s): Dale E Courte Computer Science - Honors Thesis
Genetic programming, a method of developing code using evolutionary principles in a computer simulation, can theoretically be applied to any problem. This work explores the applicability of genetic programming to the generating a human-readable set of rules that could be used to solve the cube. This involved developing a language to describe solutions to the cube as a series of rules, an algorithm to process those rules, and a fitness function to describe how good a possible solution is. Because of the high dimensionality of the problem, the difficulty in creating a good fitness function, and the need to develop both good rules and good solutions simultaneously, the ultimate goal was not achieved. However, through the effort to apply genetic programming to develop a Rubikâs Cube solver, valuable information was gathered on what needs to be done for such an attempt to be successful.
Investigating and Improving Communication in the Center of International Program’s (CIP) International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Presenter(s): Sarah B Gajos, Annea Hapciu, Benjamin T Miller, Xinke Peng Advisor(s): Amanda J Wright Cron English - Course Project, 12_SP_ENG_372_01
In the changing organizational environment, Doheny-Farina (1986) emphasized that an organization’s rhetoric shapes its members and affects the daily practices of that organization. The purpose of this research project is to assess the daily written communication techniques used in the Center of International Programs. This analysis includes observing staff, interviewing staff individually, and developing a full assessment of the writing patterns within the department. The overall goal is to analyze the type of communication used and the specific traits that form the basis of written communication in the Center of International Programs and find areas for improvement. Participants must be associated with the CIP in one of two ways: they are employed by CIP and/or they have used CIP as a student resource. To continue the International Students and Scholars Services will be researched to evaluate the specifics and rhetoric of their writing and then analyze the differences to everyday English. To fully understand specific areas of observation it is necessary to understand the purpose and reason a process is used. Once the processes associated with the International Students and Scholars Services are understood, areas where improvement can be made to simplify and better the writing processes will be focused on. By the end of the research, International Students and Scholars Services can see, both logically and supported by data, why recommendations for changes in their program hold merit.
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