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Undergraduate Concentrations Information Session

The undergraduate concentrations available in the College of Engineering, including Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy and Sustainability, Technology Innovation, Machine Learning, and Nanotechnology.

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Detector Building

Teams will construct a durable Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) probe to measure voltage and NaCl concentrations in water samples. Participants will complete a written test on the event's principles and theories. The competition involves building the device using microcontrollers, sensors, and di

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Understanding Radon Exposure Risks and Prevention Measures

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas present in rocks and soils. It can enter buildings through cracks and pipes, posing health risks like lung cancer. Exposure to radon can lead to radiation damage to cells and increase the risk of cancer. It's essential to be aware of radon levels in ind

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Impact of Burning Firewood vs. Compressed Logs on PM2.5 Concentrations

Study comparing the effects of burning firewood and compressed logs on PM2.5 concentrations. Results show that compressed logs produce significantly lower particulate matter pollution. Recommendations include using compressed wood for reduced smoke emission. Various brands and types of compressed lo

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Understanding Postmortem Redistribution in Forensic Toxicology

Postmortem Redistribution (PMR) refers to the variation in drug concentrations obtained from postmortem samples, which may not accurately reflect the levels at the time of death due to redistribution mechanisms. In forensic toxicology, assessing drug severity relies on blood concentrations, with cha

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Spectrophotometric Determination of Cr and Mn in Steel Samples

This experiment aims to determine the concentrations of manganese and chromium in steel samples by converting Cr3+ and Mn2+ ions to light-absorbing forms, followed by spectrophotometric measurements at specific wavelengths. Steel samples are oxidized, dissolved, and further oxidized to form dichroma

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Understanding Phenytoin Therapy - Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Serum Concentrations

Phenytoin, a medication with high protein binding and hepatic metabolism, exhibits saturated pharmacokinetics with a narrow therapeutic range of 10-20 µg/mL for total serum concentrations. Adverse effects vary with serum levels: minor CNS depression at >15 µg/mL, nystagmus at >20 µg/mL, and ataxi

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Understanding Radiation Pollution and Its Effects

Radiation pollution, whether ionizing or non-ionizing, is a significant environmental concern. Ionizing radiation can penetrate tissues and cause damage to living cells, while non-ionizing radiation may effectively sterilize microbes. Sources of radiation include cosmic rays, terrestrial elements li

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Understanding Digoxin Pharmacology and Clinical Use

Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, is utilized in managing congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation due to its inotropic and chronotropic effects on the heart. It functions by inhibiting Na,K-ATPase, leading to increased intracellular calcium concentrations and augmented myocardial contractility.

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Understanding Concentration in Solutions

Solutions involve the dissolution of solutes like salt or sugar in solvents such as water, resulting in different concentrations. This concentration can be expressed as moles per liter, known as molarity. By calculating the amount of substance in moles using solution volume and concentration, you ca

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Understanding Dilutions and Concentrations in Lab Experiments

Dilution and concentration are key concepts in laboratory experiments where solutions of different concentrations are adjusted to achieve specific concentrations. The process involves diluting high concentration solutions with suitable diluents or concentrating low concentration solutions by various

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Diluting Solutions in Chemistry

Diluting solutions is a common practice in chemistry to prepare solutions of different concentrations for various experiments and analyses. This involves diluting stock solutions to desired concentrations using the formula M1V1 = M2V2. The process includes preparing calibration curves, determining m

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Understanding PK/PD Approach for Antibiotics: In Vivo Efficacy Indices

Exploring the PK/PD approach for antibiotics involves considering factors such as dose administered, in vitro therapeutic effect, MIC, rates of bacterial killing, and plasma concentrations to predict treatment efficacy. The location of pathogens, binding to plasma proteins, and tissue concentrations

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Understanding PK/PD for Antibiotics: In Vivo Efficacy Indices

This information delves into the PK/PD approach for antibiotics, emphasizing the importance of plasma concentrations in controlling infection site concentrations, details on pathogen locations, binding to plasma proteins, and the significance of tissue concentrations for predicting treatment efficac

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Developing and Implementing a National Radon Action Plan: Key Phases and Considerations

This learning programme by the International Atomic Energy Agency focuses on the development and implementation of a National Radon Action Plan. It covers the typical elements, timelines, and phases involved in creating such a plan, emphasizing radon reduction, prevention, and synergies with real es

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Academic Planning Training Summit Exec Order 1071 - Units & Concentrations

Explore Executive Order 1071 delegating authority for subprograms in academic planning. Learn about counting units, adding concentrations, and major requirements. Guidance documents and comparisons help understand the core curriculum and exclude elective units. Dive into discipline major units, conc

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Estimation of Radiation Dose Due to Thoron and Progeny Inhalation in Odisha, India

This study conducted in the Eastern Coastal Area of Odisha, India, focuses on estimating radiation doses resulting from thoron and progeny inhalation in a high natural background radiation environment. The research explores exposure to thoron, its progeny, dose conversion factors, experimental techn

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Radon Regulation and Public Information Guidelines

This document outlines the Federal Radon Law, Indoor Radon Abatement Act, Citizen's Guide, Construction Standards, and IRAA Tech Assistance pertaining to radon regulation and public information. It emphasizes the goal of maintaining indoor air quality free of radon, provides action levels for radon

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Reducing Hydrogen Pickup in CANDU Zr-2.5Nb Pressure Tubes

This study focuses on reducing the hydrogen pickup during the processing of CANDU Zr-2.5Nb pressure tubes. Various stages in the processing are detailed, and the hydrogen concentrations in different reactor sets of pressure tubes made before 1990 are analyzed. The desire is to lower the initial hydr

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Addressing Lung Cancer Risk in Renters: Strategies for Radon Reduction

Lung cancer risk in renters due to radon exposure is a significant concern, especially for those in lower-income brackets. This article sheds light on the synergistic risks of radon and tobacco smoke, emphasizing the importance of reducing radon levels in rental properties to safeguard the health of

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Investigation of Potato Slices in Various NaCl Solutions

Experiment conducted by the National Team of Iran at IYNT 2013 involving slicing potatoes into rectangular bars and immersing them in NaCl solutions of different concentrations to observe how the slices behave. The experiment aimed to study biological side contouring, propagation regulation, and the

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Understanding Fermi-Dirac Statistics in Solids

Electrons in solids obey Fermi-Dirac statistics, governed by the Fermi-Dirac distribution function. This function describes the probability of electron occupation in available energy states, with the Fermi level representing a crucial parameter in analyzing semiconductor behavior. At different tempe

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Feasibility of Using Fe0 to Remediate Groundwater Lead Pollution in an Abandoned Tailings Dam

Heavy metal pollution in soil and groundwater from an abandoned tailings dam poses a persistent challenge. This study explores using iron (Fe0) in a Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) to remove lead (Pb) via redox reaction. The contaminated area, impacted by lead pollution, underwent experiments to as

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Study on Coatings Composition and Performance

The study investigated the targeted and measured concentrations of Ti and Zr in magnetron-sputtered coatings, their impact on conversion layer thickness, and the relative atomic concentrations in hydrothermal conversion layers on Al-12Zr and Al-12Ti. Open circuit potential values before and after hy

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Anacostia River Tributary Sediment Study 2018

This study focuses on analyzing bottom sediment samples from five major tributaries of the Anacostia River to determine concentrations of contaminants of concern (COCs) and identify possible point sources of pollution. The research aims to establish anthropogenic background concentrations, compare t

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Understanding Fort Collins Radon Program: A Local Initiative

The City of Fort Collins has developed a comprehensive Radon Program focusing on community outreach, testing requirements, and communication of health risks. They offer discounted test kits, require information during real estate transactions, and aim to enhance awareness about the dangers of radon

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Exploring Silly Putty: Borax Concentrations and Material Properties

Created by mixing borax with glue, silly putty is a fascinating material with varying properties based on borax concentrations. Through a hands-on experiment, participants make different batches of silly putty to observe how high, medium, and low borax concentrations affect its texture and behavior.

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Radon Concentrations in New-Built Swedish Dwellings: Findings from International Radon Symposium

Large decrease in radon concentrations observed in newly built Swedish dwellings, with data analyzed from 1950 to 2016. Dependencies between building year, foundation type, ventilation, and radon levels were evaluated. Results compared against the Swedish reference level of 200 Bq/m3. Measurements i

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Understanding Radon and Chemical Soil Gas Vapor Intrusion

This presentation at the 2019 International Radon Symposium in Denver, Colorado explores the association between radon, chemical soil gas, and vapor intrusion. It discusses the challenges in testing, analyzing differences, and the need for supplemental measurements like radon to validate models. The

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Modeling the Impact of Oil and Gas Emissions on Ozone in New Mexico

Tammy M. Thompson, a Senior Air Quality Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, discusses the modeling of ozone from oil and gas production emissions in New Mexico. The analysis focuses on areas with high ozone concentrations and their overlap with oil and gas regions, highlighting the sensitiv

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Trends in Nitrate Concentrations in Suffolk County Public Water-Supply Wells 1982-2008

This study analyzes trends in nitrate concentrations in public water-supply wells in Suffolk County, New York, from 1982 to 2008. Groundwater is a crucial source of drinking water, with potential impacts on coastal waters. The analysis reveals increasing nitrate trends over both long and short terms

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Understanding Radon Mitigation in Schools

Exploring the dangers of radon exposure in schools, this presentation covers the radioactive gas's link to lung cancer, how it affects indoor spaces, and the importance of testing for radon levels. Learn about the risks of radon gas, its connection to smoking, and the measures recommended by EPA and

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Efficiency Calculation of High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectrometer for Environmental Radioactivity Measurements

SALMROM laboratory at IFIN-HH conducts environmental radioactivity monitoring using high-resolution gamma-ray spectrometry. The system includes a Coaxial p-type HPGe detector with reliable traceability. Activities involve evaluating radon concentrations in various environments and assessing radionuc

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Indoor Chemical and Radiological Risk Monitoring Study

The (IN.SITU) Chemical and Radiological Risk in the Indoor Environment (CHeRRIE) study conducted measurements of radon concentrations and e-perm levels in indoor environments from Oct. 2014 to March 2015. The findings show variations in radon and e-perm levels at different times of the day and acros

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Understanding pH and pOH Conversions in Chemistry

Learn how to convert between pH, pOH, [H+], and [OH-] concentrations in chemistry. Discover the steps to recover original H+ and OH- concentrations from pH and pOH values, along with examples and computations. Explore the traditional methods of measuring pH using indicators and pH electrodes.

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Changes in NRPP Device and Proficiency Elements: Insights from 2018 International Radon Symposium

Explore the latest updates in NRPP device requirements and proficiency elements, highlighting the importance of device-specific training for measurement professionals. The role of manufacturers/laboratories in developing training programs and the recommended course formats are discussed in detail. D

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2017 International Radon Symposium: Crawl Space Safety Guidelines

The content discusses important safety guidelines related to working in confined spaces such as crawl spaces, attics, and pits as presented at the 2017 International Radon Symposium. Topics covered include the definition of confined spaces, permit requirements, written confined space programs, respi

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Understanding Radon: Risks, Testing, and Prevention in Schools

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that poses serious health risks, including lung cancer. This presentation covers the basics of radon, its entry into buildings, factors affecting its levels, and why it's a significant problem. Learn how to test for radon in schools and u

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Understanding Polyprotic Acids and Salts in Chemistry

Exploring the concept of polyprotic acids, particularly focusing on sulfuric acid as a unique example with its dual dissociation steps. The discussion delves into the equilibrium concentrations of ions in solution, calculating pH values for different acid concentrations, and understanding the signif

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Learning Chemistry Through Epidemic Prevention

Explore the use of bleach in epidemic prevention through engaging learning activities that involve understanding bleach concentrations, chemical reactions, and safety measures. Students will gain knowledge on using bleach effectively, converting concentrations, and investigating chemical properties,

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