Rocki Lueders*, Mathematics,
Mathematics Education
Max Krueger, Computer Science
Stephanie Shearen, Mathematics, Biology

Abstract:Abstract: Farming of milkfish has resulted in the loss of coral reefs near the Philippines. As participants in the 2009 Mathematical Contest in Modeling,
we investigated a model to describe the interactions between milkfish,
rabbitfish, algae and other species. Our poster presentation will explain the
problem and our approach to forming a solution.

Abstract: The amount of the active ingredient(s) in a drug must be
determined to a high degree of accuracy. In this experiment, a mixture of
ibuprofen and caffeine were separated based on their molecular properties.
The degree of separation was estimated using solid-phase infrared
spectroscopy.

Abstract:Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a wide range of
negative consequences for students (Presley, Meilman, & Lyerla, 1993;
Wechsler, Dowdall, Maenner, Gledhil-Hoyt, & Lee, 1998). As a result, many
colleges are currently implementing the social norms marketing approach
to reduce dangerous drinking. This approach assumes an association
between student drinking behavior and perceptions of other students’
drinking behavior. The present study explored other ways in which students
receive messages about peer alcohol use, by examining student use of social
networking websites, namely “Facebook.” Researchers viewed student
participants’ Facebook page, recording the presence of alcohol-related
content, as it may foster perceived social norms on student drinking. The
quantity of alcohol-related content on student Facebook pages will be
discussed, in the context of perceived social norms on student drinking.