Recently added articles from Journal of the Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science:
The Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... The Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science was established in 1927 to unite the scientific men and women of the states into an organization for the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge in this mountain area. The first meeting was held November 25-26, 1927, at the University ...
2001-2002 Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Science.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... <Pre> OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES President: Tom Christensen, Univ. Colorado, Colorado Springs Past President: Paul J. Kulkosky, Univ. Southern Colorado Treasurer: ...
2001 Student Research Awards.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Student Research Awards: Best Papers--Graduate: Nick ...
Some theoretical issues associated with fence, prairie and plateau lizards, Sceloporus undulatus.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Chiszar, David ... Sceloporus undulatus as currently understood is divided into 10 subspecies that are grouped into three exerges (an exerge is a group of related subspecies): undulatus, consobrinus and tristichus. The subspecies within the undulatus and tristichus exerges have well developed gular and ...
The actions of methoprene acid on a developing urodele.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Lopez, Elena M. ... The objective of this study was to characterize the biological actions of methoprene acid (MA), a metabolite of the insecticide methoprene, on a developing axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, and to assess levels of developmental stability following treatment of embryos and hatchlings. We tested ...
Photo-induced absorption effects in photorefractive polymer materials.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Christensen, Thomas M. ... Several different types of polymer thin films demonstrate photorefractive properties. Some of these materials also exhibit a change in their optical properties when exposed to laser light. We examined thin film (100-200 micron thick) Methine dye polymers, PVK/PDCST/BBP/[C.sub.60] polymer ...
Seismic loading and single plate shear connection survivability.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Crocker, Joseph ... The challenge for building flames experiencing seismic loading is to maintain system continuity while responding to the energy demands created by the resulting ground accelerations. This research focuses on the seismic response of one family of steel connections, the single plate shear ...
Effects of steroids and dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD) on the developing wolffian ducts of the tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Vajda, Alan M. ... The present study investigated the effects of the dioxin, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) on steroid-dependent development of amphibian gonaducts. Sexually undifferentiated larval tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum), with immature gonads were immersed in a sub lethal solution ...
Rattlesnake responses to domesticated house mice, Mus musculus, of different strains.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Ackermann, Gail ... Rattlesnakes were offered mice (Mus musculus) of three strains: 129/SvEv. FVB/NJ, and Athymic NU/NU. We regard the first strain as a control; these mice are representative of domesticated M. musculus in that their morphology and behaviors are more-or-less archetypical. The second strain ...
Refining the kokanee salmon model of vertebrate brain aging and Alzheimer's Disease: progress in cloning the presenilin-1 gene.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Hobbs, Steven L. ... Over 85 point mutations in the presenilin genes, PS1 and PS2, are known to cause early onset Alzheimer's Disease with 100% penetrance. PS1 is believed to function as the "gamma secretase" that cleaves amyloid precursor protein to yield beta-Amyloid (A [beta]) peptides. Cerebral A [beta] ...
A brief history of doves and pigeons in Colorado and Wyoming.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Ryder, Ronald A. ... Since 1820, 9 species of doves and pigeons (Columbidae) have been recorded in present-day Colorado and Wyoming. The Long Expedition in 1820 found Bandtailed Pigeons near Sedalia and Mourning Doves near Colorado Springs. Passenger Pigeons (now extinct) were never found in Colorado, but one ...
Secondary melt characteristics: evidence supporting an extraterrestrial provenance for Westwater, Utah, microspherules.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Fandrich, J.W. ... Microspherules (MS) ranging in size from 1 [micro] m to 425 [micro] m were first discovered at Westwater, Utah, in Jan. 2000. Both magnetic metallic crystalline and nonmagnetic cryptocrystalline glass MS were separated from sediments excavated from what appears to be the bottom of a late ...
The forensic identification of pyrotechnic reaction residue particles by SEM/EDS.(scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectroscopy)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Kosanke, K.L. ... Today the most reliable method for detecting gunshot residue (GSR) is through the combined use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) of the X-rays produced. In recent years, this same methodology has found increasing use in detecting and ...
Reexamination of forensic documents relating to the Alferd Packer murder case.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Bailey, David P. ... For one hundred and twenty-eight years scientists, historians, and authors have debated over the guilt or innocence of Alferd Packer. Packer was accused of killing and eating his prospecting companions in Lake City, Colorado, in 1874. Mr. Packer claimed that he was innocent and that ...
Forensic investigation of cannibal Alferd Packer by scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectroscopy.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Dujay, Richard C. ... Scanning electron microscopy combined with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) was used to find traces of GSR and lead fragments on 127-year-old forensic evidence. Samples were obtained from the clothing of the victim that was kept at the Hinsdale County Museum. Thirty-nine samples of ...
SEM/EDS preperation and investigation into the Colorado cannibal of 1874.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Williams, Chad ... In February 2001, our team was asked to conduct forensic research regarding the infamous Alferd Packer cannibalism and murder case of 1874. Nine samples, taken from around the body of Shannon Bell, were presented to the investigators. Our team was challenged with locating non-natural ...
Conclusion of the Alferd Packer project.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Dujay, Richard C. ... Alferd Packer's ill-fated journey into the San Juan Mountains of Colorado has proven to be of interest for over 123 years. Though he never denied cannibalizing the other 5 members of his party, he maintained until his death he had only killed one (Shannon Bell) in self-defense. Mesa State ...
Origin of late pleistocene alluvium in the Lower Mississippi Valley: is it glacial outwash?(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Aslan, Andres ... Late Pleistocene fluvial deposits of the Lower Mississippi Valley (LMV) in Louisiana are thought to represent Mississippi River glacial outwash. Recent studies, however, show that red sediments of probable Arkansas River origin occur beneath several LMV terraces. Shallow cores from 5 ...
Living with volcanic hazards: Mount Ranier case study.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Hains, Tiffany ... Mount Rainier is in the Cascade Mountain Range near Tacoma, Washington. Mount Rainier is one of the largest stratovolcanoes in the continental US. It is also an extremely dangerous and active volcano and has been active in both historic and pre-historic times. Major volcanic hazards ...
Limited ethanol teratogenic effects in NSA mice.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; Deganhart, Nick ... Prenatal alcohol exposure is known to cause both pre--and postnatal growth deficiency, malformations, and behavioral deficits. Evidence in both humans and animals suggest genetic factors are important in determining the severity of these effects. Our research using mice shows that some ...
