Please contact Dr. Works (keworks@fsu.eu) for additional help: Submission navigation links for Research Symposium Program Portal WF ‹ Previous submission Next submission › Submission information Submission Number: 114 Submission ID: 8141 Submission UUID: 4c41c7a8-e4cd-47d8-b74e-a3ba1985c59e Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal Submission Update: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=bU8AESDa-F2pF_CuFOgeIUztCP0dweO7a9D2MckQPpo Created: Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:23 PM Completed: Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:23 PM Changed: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:35 PM Remote IP address: 69.73.118.221 Submitted by: Anonymous Language: English Is draft: No Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal Primary Student Contact First Name Primary Student Contact Last Name Pronouns Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email Photo of all individuals presenting this work IMG_3371.jpg208.39 KB Remove Upload requirementsOne file only.2 MB limit. Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work Bio of all individuals presenting this work Lacie Fiser: Hello, my name is Lacie Fiser, and I am currently a freshman majoring in Biological Sciences. I’ve lived in Panama City my whole life but I plan to branch out as I continue my major. I’ve always had a deep interest in sciences, later discovering a deep found love for biology in high school. I have a small background in Research, as I’ve conducted multiple collaborative studies and one individual study in AP Seminar and AP Research in high school. I’m hoping to strengthen my resume by presenting at the symposium as I plan to go to school for veterinary medicine after completing my bachelor’s in biological sciences. In addition to my studies, I enjoy working with children at the church where I volunteer. Madelyn Hild: Hello, my name is Madelyn Hild, and my research interests are specifically in biotechnology and genetic engineering. My career goals include becoming part of a team that specializes in research of neuromuscular disorders. Poster Title Abstract Honey is a vital source with economic, environmental, and social significance. However, not all honey is the same. Taste and color can all vary based on the floral profile used to make the honey. Through the analysis of 10 honey samples from Northwest Florida, we compared geographical location and levels of floral biodiversity. Honey samples were collected throughout the spring and summer of 2024 by local beekeepers around the Florida Panhandle. Samples were mailed to the company Jonah Ventures in Boulder, Colorado, for analysis. Their process included DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, sequencing, bioinformatics, and data analysis. Students at FSU PC used The BLAST sequencing program to describe the taxonomic level of the nucleotide order. These data helped identify why species (or taxonomic group) were present in each sample. These data were then used to calculate the Shannon Diversity Index to measure if the sample had high or low biodiversity. Results indicated that the level of genetic biodiversity in individual samples was dependent on their area of origin. These findings highlight how location critically impacts factors like bee population sustainability and floral diversity. By leveraging geographical insights obtained through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, beekeepers can strategically enhance honey production. This approach enables them to determine optimal floral combinations, boosting honey yield and flavor. Research Mentor Name Research Mentor's College (or High School) Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) Research Mentor's Email Additional Research Mentor(s) Co-presenter(s) Keywords Poster Session/Number Work Complete Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) Presentation Modality Face to Face Poster session Synchronous Online Presentation Asynchronous Online Presentation Poster PDF Fiser and Hild Poster_ver 2--SWM Final.pdf731.54 KB Remove Upload requirementsOne file only.100 MB limit. Poster Thumbnail Fiser and Hild Poster_ver 2--SWM Final 2_0.png5.97 MB Remove Upload requirementsOne file only.2 MB limit. I will be printing my poster CAPTCHA What code is in the image? Enter the characters shown in the image. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Save Leave this field blank
