STEM
The Effects of Virtual Reality on Learning
The Effects of Virtual Reality on Learning By Rohit Mehta ABSTRACT Virtual reality is a highly effective and unique complement to traditional learning methods, bringing with it solutions to common problems such as excessive reliance on certain ways of learning, the inefficacy of current attempts to include visual elements of Read more…
Physics
Harvesting Kinetic Energy Through Linear Alternation
Harvesting Kinetic Energy Through Linear Alternation by Seth Woodbury, Lochlyn Reed, and Max Eyster Abstract The focus of this research was to harness human kinetics as an alternative energy source. Two body parts (shoulder and calf) of 20 randomly selected subjects were tested with a modified accelerometer that measured movement Read more…
Biology
Implementation and Feasibility of Artificial Muscles in Prosthesis
Implementation and Feasibility of Artificial Muscles in Prosthesis by Brady Russell Abstract Artificial Muscles (electroactive polymers, dielectric elastomers, etc.) have been looked at for potential use in prosthesis and orthotics. The purpose of this research is to look at the feasibility of using these current technologies, especially in their respective ability Read more…
Biology
The HLA-DQB1 gene and its relationship with narcolepsy
Jose Antonio Muñoz-Arteaga, Clara Villamil-Castañeda, Alma Laura-Dávila and Benjamín Hernández-Campuzano Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Cuernavaca Morelos Abstract Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes irregular sleep-wake cycles, sleep attacks, muscle paralysis, excessive sleepiness during daytime, and hallucinations. It is a fairly uncommon condition, estimated to affect Read more…