The Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience program began in 1990.
The goals of the program are: (1) to expand opportunities for a more active form of learning by students; (2) to encourage the direct interaction of undergraduate students with faculty through research; (3) to expand the level of research activity on the campus; (4) to help encourage superior students to pursue graduate study; and (5) to reinforce the idea that teaching and research are compatible and mutually reinforcing at a research university.
Available here are OURE final reports as well as papers which were presented at the University of Missouri--Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology) Undergraduate Research Symposia.In 2005 the Missouri S&T Undergraduate Research Conference (UGRC) commenced and can be accessed here.
Submissions from 2007
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Research Papers 2006-2007 Vol. I, Ryan Abington, Sunil Aggarwal, Emily Bahram-ahi, Lia Raquel Otal Bartnicki, Navarre Bartnz, Matthew Beyer, Devin Boyle, Joshua Bunch, Adam Bunton, Joshua Cardenzana, Joshua Carey, Brandi Clark, Cary Cooper, Ryan Dusheke, Agatha Dwilewicz, Joshua Eads, Josiah Elliott, Justin Enderle, David Erdos, Tyler Fears, and Nathaniel Goss
Effects of Monochloramine and Free Chlorine on Copper Dissolution in Drinking Water, Ryan C. Abington
Concepts for the NANOSAT- 5 Satellite Design Competition, Sunil C. Aggarwal
NANOPARTICLES FOR ENHANCED DELIVERY OF CHEMOTHERAPEUTICS, Emily J. Bahram-ahi
The Use of Thermoelectric Peltiers to Recapture Waste Heat, Navarre Bartz
Durability Performance of Polyurea Confined Concrete Cylinders, Matthew Beyer
Mechanical Characterization of Spherical Hydrogels: Contact Diameter Measurement, Joshua Bunch
Parallel Machin e Tool Development, Adam Bunton
Electrospray Ionization Applied to C60 and Carbon Nanotubes, Joshua V. Cardenzana
Polymer Gels: Mimickin g Biological Environments, Joshua Carey
Unleaded Drinking Water: Equilibrium Potential Measurements for Monochloramine Disinfectant, Brandi Clark
Identifying Trends in Underground Coal Mine Incidents Caused by Roof Falls, Cary Cooper
Mechanical Fastener Pull-out in Recycled Plastic Lumber, Ryan Dusheke
GROWTH OF MC3T3-El PRE-OSTEOBLASTS ON BORATE CONTAINING GLASSES & GROWTH OF OSTEOBLASTIC CELLS ON 13-93 GLASS SCAFFOLDS, Agatha Dwilewicz
Improving the Usability of Evolutionary Algorithms: Self-Adaptive Semi-Autonomous Democratic Parent Selection, Joshua M. Eads
Computational Study of Laminar Separation Bubble Development over Supersonic Airfoils at Subsonic Speeds, Josiah D. Elliott
Wireless Sensor Network Wildfire Detection System, Justin Enderle
TELANGIECTASIA DETECTION IN DERMOSCOPY IMAGES, David Erdos
Photosensitization of Photoconductive and Photorefractive Composites through the Inclusion of Semiconductor Nanocrystals, Tyler Martin Fears
Development of Single Chamber Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Porous Samaria Doped Ceria Electrolytes, Nathaniel Goss
Submissions from 2006
Psychosocial Characteristics Related to Internet Behavior, Lia Bartnicki
Submissions from 2005
Determination of Cadmium and Gold Concentrations Utilizing Neutron Activation Analysis, Bren Phillips
Student Time Management: Student Characteristics Comparison Between Traditional Coursework and Extracurricular Activities, Andreew Ricke
Geological Research Regarding a Well in Mutare, Zimbabwe, Laura Ruf
Effec ts of Nitric Oxide Inhibitors and Scavengers on Gravitropism in Arabidopsis thaliana, Kristin Russell, Jennifer Jacobi, and Jacob Elmore
Reactivity Effect and Axial Flux Profile of Isotope Production Element, Alfred L. Schovanez III
EMC investigations in Switch Mode Power Supply, Ashwin Shashindranath
A Hydrogen Economy, Jeremy Snyder
Bioactive Glass Coatings for Adherence to Bone Tissue, Wesley Trueblood
Structural Interpretations from High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data, Northwest Botswana, Daniel Wheaton
Determination of Cadmium Nitrate Mass Through Neutron Activation Analysis, Charles Williams
Relative Permeability of the Bluejacket Formation, Tanner Womack
Synthesis and characterization of Mercury vapor Coordination Species Using 1,3-Benzenedioethanethiolate (BDET), Elizabeth Zuchek and Harvest L. Collier
Submissions from 2004
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Research Papers 2004-2005 Volume III, Sandeep Pedam, Bren Phillps, Eric Pieper, Andrew Ricke, Laura Ruf, Kristin L. Russell, Tessa C. Russell, Alfred L. Schovanez III, Ashwin Shashindranath, Jeanne Shipman, Jeremy Snyder, Christopher Speer, Reid Stephens Jr., Abbie Stewart, Wesley Trueblood, Kendra Waltermire, Daniel Wheaton, Patrick Williams, Charles Williams, Tanner Womack, Ming-fung Wong, Chris Wright, Bonnie Yates, and Elizabeth Zuchek
Study of the Dynamic Response of Human Skull Impact on Laminated Automotive Glazing, Sandeep Pedam
High Strength Epoxy as an Alternative to Welding, Eric Pieper
THE PROPERTIES OF BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA SOLAR CAR TIRES (FOR THE UMR SOLAR CAR TEAM), Tessa C. Russell
Electric Spray Aerosol Generator, Jeanne Shipman
The Role of Regulatory and Liability Issues Stemming from the MIT Report, Tlte Future of Nuclear Power, Christopher Speer
SECONDARY REINFORCEMENT FOR FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS REINFORCED CONCRETE PANELS, Reid Stephens Jr.
Tether Reel Mechanism for the MR SAT Project, Abbie Stewart
LEAD TOLERANT BACTERIA COULD BE THE FUTURE OF BIOREMEDIATION, Kendra Waltermire
Thermal Insulation in Building Design: A Comparison of Insulation Materials, Patrick Williams
Adhesion of an Axisymmetric Film onto a Rigid Substrate: Application to a MEM-RF-switch, Ming-fung Wong
Solar Science A study of the 2002 UMR/RTI competition solar house, Christi Wright
An Overview of Security Issues in a Digital City, Bonnie Yates
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Research Papers 2004-2005 Volume I, Trevor J. Acorn, Kyle R. Anderson, Tim Assel, Andrew Baughman, Chad Beardslee, Kyle Benne, C. M. Bollinger, Amy L. Bone, Jerrod Bourchard, Amy Boulch, Bronson Bowling, Christina Bradstreet, Nathan Branham, Buchholz Brown Jr., Brandow Bundy, John Wesley Cable, Adam Chadek, M. F. Chandler, Christopher Claussen, Peter Cross, and Ryan Davidson
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Research Papers 2004-2005 Volume II, Natalie Davidson, Rachel Dilly, James Duehning, Vanessa L. Eckhoff, Jacob James Elmer, Tom Fennewald, Gaston E. Ferrari, Nicole Golden, Sarah Grondin, Jason Hall, David Heeszel, Reanea Hunter, Kylee Hyzer, John Keeven, Rahul Kothari, M. Kuligowski, Jorge Lopez, Tricia Mattson, Andrew McEllen, Justin Miller, Benjamin Moss, Justin Munson, Jacob Naeger, Vaishalee Naruka, Nguyet Nguyen, Moya O'Berry, and Ryan Parish
Minimum splice length for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement in concrete applications, Trevor J. Acorn
Acrylic Emulsions Derived From Soy Bean Oil, Kyle R. Anderson
Optimization of Solar Array Layout for Solar Cars, Andrew Baughman
Piezocone (CPTu) In-situ Testing and Analysis, Chad Beardslee
Carbon Canister Fuel Vapor Recovery Adsorption Performance using Experimental Techniques, Kyle Benne
Maximum Initiation Distance for Trunk Line to Trunk Line Connections when a Plastic Connection Tube is Used, C. M. Bolliinger
Reputation Management, Amy L. Bone
Petrogenesis of "Devonite": A Geologic Treasure of Missouri, Amy Boulch, John P. Hogan, and Sean O'Donnell
Strength of Carbon Fiber and Aluminum Interface, Jerrod Bourchard
Consolidation Manipulative Leaming Device (CMLD), Bronson Bowling
Presence of Fungi on Decomposing Leaf Litter, Christina Bradstreet
Secondary Reinforcement Requirements for FRP Reinforced Panels, Nathan Branham
Phenylalanine Ammooia-Lyase, Buchholz Brown Jr.
Ultra-High Porosity Refractories, Brandon Bundy
Analysis of the application of a DC current to enhance plant growth, John Wesley Cable
Measurements of Combustion - Generated Particulates, Matthew F. Chandler
INTEGRATING SOLAR PANELS WITH HEAT COLLECTORS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE, Christopher Claussen
Design and Development of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Vertical Takeoff and Landing Capabilities, Peter Cross
Crystallization Conditions of High Silica Rhyolite in the Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma, Ryan Davidson
Tundra Orbit Constellation, Natalie Davidson
High Pressure Water Jet Contaminant Remediation of Intertidal Sediment via Distributed Granular Activated Carbon, Rachel Dilly
Miniature Shear Vane Testing on Compacted Silts, James Duehning
Development of Spring Flow Rating Curve For Ha Ha Tonka Spring, Vanessa L. Eckhoff
Effect of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors and Dibutyryl cGMP on Gravitropism in Arabidopsis thaliana, Jacob James Elmer, Jen Jacobi, and Kristine Russell
Exploration of Various Techniques for Quantitative Detection of Antibodies in Solution, Tom Fennewald
SCOUR ON BRIDGE PIERS DUE TO FLOOD WAVES, Gaston E. Ferrari
Carbon-14: Basics of the system and its use in dating secondary mineralizations on degraded concrete, Sarah Grondin
Mapping the Gamma Flux Level Around the UMR Reactor Core for Irradiation Applications, Jason Hall
Extent and Distribution of Individual Proterozoic Orogenic Belts in Southern Africa from Gravity and Magnetic Data, David Heeszel
Application of Slovic's Risk Perception Research to Next Generation Advance Reactors, Reanea Hunter
Preparation of Acrylic Emulsions for Use in Waterborne Coatings, Kylee Hyzer
GCTS Servo-Controlled Direct Shear Testing of Soils (Peak & Residual Strengths), John Keeven
The Effect of Soluble Salts on the Corrosion Process in Sandstone, M. James Kuligowski and D. J. Wronkiewicz
A Methodology to Assess Critical Infrastructures and Their Relevance to Missouri, Tricia Mattson
PROGRESS ON THE ORIGIN OF PEGMA TITE DIKES AND PODS IN THE MOUNT SHERIDAN GABBRO, OKLAHOMA, Andrew McEllen
NetExaminer: A Network Visualization Tool, Justin Miller
Mobile Telephone Detection, Benjamin Moss and Todd Hubing
Tests on the Relationship between the Oxide Thickness of CMOS Chips and Their Resistance to Neutrons, Justin Munson and Will Li
Untitled Paper 2004-2005A, Nicole Golden
Untitled Paper 2004-2005B, Rahul Kothari
Molybdenum Adsorption on Iron Oxides Lead-Succimer compounds in Chelation Therapy, Jacob Naeger
Engineering Management: Student and Alumni Perspectives, Vaishalee Naruka
The Impact of RFID Technology on Supply Chain Management, Nguyet Nguyen
Cultural Mindset Concerning Water: Ongoing Research in Lemoa, Guatemala, Moya O'Berry
New Technology Does Old Tricks, Ryan Parish
Submissions from 1994
1994 OURE report, including the 4th Annual UMR Undergraduate Research Symposium -- Entire Proceedings, University of Missouri--Rolla
Macrocyclic Antibiotics as a New Class of Chiral Selectors for Liquid Chromatography, Christine Bagwill
Modified Recycled Glass as an Additive in Coatings Applications, Garth D. Brown
