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• Mike Stegman – [email protected]

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The Research Abstract

• Purpose: The Journal of Undergraduate Research– Yourself: Start the foundation of your own career– OEP: Ensure the future for others– BNL: Participate in the BNL culture of excellence– Publisher: Provide clean copy for The Journal of Undergraduate

Research– DOE: Provide evidence for Congress that the DOE is fulfilling its goal to

establish avenues for workforce development.

• The Process– Deadlines– Style Guide– Requirements– Samples

Deadlines

Drafts that I read:• Send all drafts to [email protected]• First Draft: FRIDAY, July 9

– Conferences: July 12 – 16 (Monday through Friday)• Second Draft: FRIDAY, July 23 (for departmental review)

– Conferences: July 27 – August 2 (Tuesday through following Monday)• Final Draft: August 6 – August 9

– Copyediting using MS-Word “Track Changes”

Final copy you send to DOE:• After final look by me and before you depart on August 13

– Send abstract to DOE via EducationLink with your poster and/or research paper and any other deliverables

Requirements

• General – 5 components:

• Heading, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion

– No more than 2500 characters, including spaces– Heading plus a single paragraph– Double spaced (for me only)– Acronyms: first use spelled out– Stand alone, no citations/references

Heading

• Title: – Headline style, no acronyms, no period at end

• Authors and Institutional Information: – Start on a new line after title– Names in uc/lc– Student author first– Authors from one institution: alphabetical followed by institutional

information– Institutional Info: (Your College, City, State ZIP)

• BNL Info: (Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973)

– Comma after institutional info– Complete list ends with a period

Sample HeadingsOne student, one mentorPharmacodynamic Responses of Target Tissues Exposed to Various Concentrations of the Organophosphate Insecticide Diazinon in Rats Joe Student (Somewhere College, Somewhere, FL 33333), Ima Scientist (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401).

Multiple students from different institutions, one mentorBinding Studies of Actinides and Lanthanides Using a Novel Phosphorous-Based Ligand System Cuthbert Martyr (University of the Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802), Kia Richards (Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11790), Gregg Lumet-ta (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99352).

Sample HeadingsOne student, multiple mentorsPreliminary Crystal Structure Analysis of Proteins with Oxidoreductase FunctionsChristopher Vu (University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204), Priscilla Cooper, Jill Fuss and Susan Tsutakawa (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720).

Multiple students, one mentor OR FaST team (multiple students, one faculty member), one mentorMetabolic Engineering of Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius via Electroporation for the Production of Biodegradable PlasticsCharlyn James, Melanie Torres and Sharon Wezensky (University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195), Robert Michaels (Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439).

Rubric for Abstracts

• INTRODUCTION– The introduction succinctly describes and appropriately connects the subject and context/

background to the purpose of the investigation. • METHODS

– The methods section succinctly identifies the methods used to study the subject of the investigation OR succinctly identifies the existing procedures, models or programs used.

• RESULTS– The results section provides a succinct and specific explanation of what was discovered,

accomplished, collected or produced. • CONCLUSION

– With results: • The conclusion provides a succinct interpretation of the results and evaluates what the

results mean to the investigation, • OR evaluates the relevance or uniqueness of what was accomplished in the immediate

context of the project’s purpose, • AND describes how the investigation fits within a larger field.

– When results were not obtained: • A conclusion without results succinctly evaluates what the completion of the

investigation could mean within a larger field. • LANGUAGE USE & CONVENTIONS

– The abstract employs complete sentences, appropriate word choices that exclude jargon, correct grammar and usage, conventional spelling, capitalization and punctuation, and defines all acronyms.

•Introduction, Methods, Results, ConclusionDiazinon is a thionophosphate pesticide that, when metabolized into its oxon, competitively inhibits cholinesterases. In order to develop a physiologically based pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PBPK/PD) model for the organophosphate insecticide diazinon (DZN) in rats, a quantitative investigation of the pharmacodynamic response associated with acetyl-cholinesterase inhibition in targeted tissues of the body, namely the brain, blood, and diaphragm is needed. Using a spectrophotometric assay, the extent of esterase inhibition following orally administered diazinon in corn oil doses of 100 mg and 50 mg DZN/kg body weight over a 24-hour time course provides insight into the inhibition and recovery of acetyl-and butrylcholinesterases in vivo. When comparing the 50 mg and 100 mg DZN/kg body weight time course of each tissue, little difference was seen between the degree of inhibition and each dose. This was consistent with the plasma, red blood cells (RBCs), brain, and diaphragm. The extent of inhibition followed the pattern of plasma>RBCs>diaphragm>brain. This was expected due to the method of dosing, and anticipated distribution of diazinon determined by blood flow, partitioning, and concentration of cholinesterases in the tissue. This work is a small portion of a much larger project being researched to develop a PBPK/PD model for diazinon in the rat, as well as investigate PBPK/PD model interactions for organophosphate insecticides in rats and humans.

•Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion[Diazinon is a thionophosphate pesticide that, when metabolized into its oxon, competitively inhibits cholinesterases. In order to develop a physiologically based pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PBPK/PD) model for the organophosphate insecticide diazinon (DZN) in rats, a quantitative investigation of the pharmacodynamic response associated with acetyl-cholinesterase inhibition in targeted tissues of the body, namely the brain, blood, and diaphragm is needed.] [Using a spectrophotometric assay, the extent of esterase inhibition following orally administered diazinon in corn oil doses of 100 mg and 50 mg DZN/kg body weight over a 24-hour time course provides insight into the inhibition and recovery of acetyl-and butrylcholinesterases in vivo.] [When comparing the 50 mg and 100 mg DZN/kg body weight time course of each tissue, little difference was seen between the degree of inhibition and each dose. This was consistent with the plasma, red blood cells (RBCs), brain, and diaphragm. The extent of inhibition followed the pattern of plasma>RBCs>diaphragm>brain. This was expected due to the method of dosing, and anticipated distribution of diazinon determined by blood flow, partitioning, and concentration of cholinesterases in the tissue.] [This work is a small portion of a much larger project being researched to develop a PBPK/PD model for diazinon in the rat, as well as investigate PBPK/PD model interactions for organophosphate insecticides in rats and humans.]

Abstract 2

Dynamic Web Content System STUDENT NAME (Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209), MENTOR NAME (Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID 83415).

The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). The primary purpose for creating the DSCS was to decrease the cost and time involved in website management. The DWCS dynamically generates website content using Microsoft Access, Active Server Pages, HTML, and JavaScript. DWCS features include adding and changing menus, adding and changing images, and managing page text. The DWCS allows the user to modify existing content, add new content, as well as change the look and feel of the web page by editing the website’s Cascading Style Sheets properties. The particular goals of the project included producing an easy-to-use web management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills and building the website dynamically every time it is accessed.

Introduction Methods Results DiscussionDynamic Web Content System STUDENT NAME (Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209), MENTOR NAME (Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID 83415).


Introduction Methods Results Discussion Dynamic Web Content System STUDENT NAME (Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209), MENTOR NAME (Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID 83415).

The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). The primary purpose for creating the DSCS was to decrease the cost and time involved in website management. The DWCS dynamically generates website content using Microsoft Access, Active Server Pages, Hypertext Markup Language, and JavaScript. DWCS features include adding and changing menus, adding and changing images, and managing page text. The DWCS allows the user to modify existing content, add new content, as well as change the look and feel of the web page by editing the website’s Cascading Style Sheets properties. The particular goals of the project included producing an easy-to-use web management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills and building the website dynamically every time it is accessed.


The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). The primary purpose for creating the DSCS was to decrease the cost and time involved in website management. The DWCS dynamically generates website content using Microsoft Access, Active Server Pages, Hypertext Markup Language, and JavaScript. DWCS features include adding and changing menus, adding and changing images, and managing page text. The DWCS allows the user to modify existing content, add new content, as well as change the look and feel of the web page by editing the website’s Cascading Style Sheets properties. The particular goals of the project included producing an easy-to-use web management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills and building the website dynamically every time it is accessed.

Introduction Methods Results Discussion

The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) to decrease the cost and time involved in website management through the use of an easy-to-use management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills. The DWCS dynamically generates website content using Microsoft Access, Active Server Pages, HTML, and JavaScript. DWCS features include adding and changing menus, adding and changing images, and managing page text. The DWCS allows the user to modify existing content, add new content, as well as change the look and feel of the web page by editing the website’s Cascading Style Sheets properties. The particular goals of the project included producing an easy-to-use web management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills and building the website dynamically every time it is accessed.


The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) to decrease the cost and time involved in website management through the use of an easy-to-use management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills. This management system employs a Microsoft Access database, Active Server Pages, Hypertext Markup Language, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript to allow someone to add or change menus and images, and manage page text. The DWCS allows the user to modify existing content, add new content, as well as change the look and feel of the web page by editing the website’s Cascading Style Sheets properties. The particular goals of the project included producing an easy-to-use web management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills and building the website dynamically every time it is accessed.

Abstract Introduction Methods Results Discussion

The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) to decrease the cost and time involved in website management through the use of an easy-to-use management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills. To accomplish this, the website was revised from one that relied on static pages that were cumbersome to maintain to a dynamically generated site managed by the DWCS. This management system employs a Microsoft Access database, Active Server Pages, Hypertext Markup Language, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript. Using the DWCS, a user can modify existing or add new content, create or edit menus, and change the look and feel of any web page at the site. The particular goals of the project included producing an easy-to-use web management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills and building the website dynamically every time it is accessed.


The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) to decrease the cost and time involved in website management through the use of an easy-to-use management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills. To accomplish this, the website was revised from one that relied on static pages that were cumbersome to maintain to a dynamically generated site managed by the DWCS. This management system employs a Microsoft Access database, Active Server Pages, Hypertext Markup Language, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript. Using the DWCS, a user can modify existing or add new content, create or edit menus, and change the look and feel of any web page at the site. The DWCS’s ease of use has resulted in a website that presents more timely information about the ongoing projects of the GeoSE.

Abstract

Introduction Resources Outcomes DiscussionThe Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). The primary purpose for creating the DSCS was to decrease the cost and time involved in website management. The DWCS dynamically generates website content using Microsoft Access, Active Server Pages, HTML, and JavaScript. DWCS features include adding and changing menus, adding and changing images, and managing page text. The DWCS allows the user to modify existing content, add new content, as well as change the look and feel of the web page by editing the website’s Cascading Style Sheets properties. The particular goals of the project included producing an easy-to-use web management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills and building the website dynamically every time it is accessed.

The Dynamic Web Content System (DWCS) was created for the Geospatial Sciences and Engineering Group (GeoSE) at the Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory to decrease the cost and time involved in website management through the use of an easy-to-use management tool that does not require the user to possess web programming skills. To accomplish this, the website was revised from one that relied on static pages that were cumbersome to maintain to a dynamically generated site managed by the DWCS. This management system employs a Microsoft Access database, Active Server Pages, Hypertext Markup Language, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript. Using the DWCS, a user can modify existing or add new content, create or edit menus, and change the look and feel of any web page at the site. The DWCS’s ease of use has resulted in a website that presents more timely information about the ongoing projects of the GeoSE.

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