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ISSN-0096-414X BULLETIN of the SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INCLUDING 2007 MEETING PROGRAM VOLUME LXIX 2007 THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FOUNDED 1924, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS 2006-2007 Hans-Conrad zur Loye, President ................................................................. USC Columbia Thomas Reeves, President-Elect ............................................. Midlands Technical College J. David Gangemi, Vice-President ........................................................ Clemson University James Privett, Immediate Past President .......................................................... USC Sumter Jane P. Ellis, Secretary ......................................................................... Presbyterian College John L Safko, Treasurer ................................................................................ USC Columbia Dwight Camper, Undergraduate Awards Chair ..................................... Clemson University William Pirkle, Publicity Chair/Membership ..................................................... USC Aiken LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE & COUNCIL MEMBERS David Stroup, Past President ...................................................... Francis Marion University Radman M. Ali.............................................................................................. Morris College John Baynes .................................................................................................. USC Columbia Karin Beaty ...................................................................................... Midlands Tech College Donald Castillo .......................................................................................... Wofford College Val Dunham .............................................................................. Coastal Carolina University Tom Falvey, Curator .................................................................................SC State Museum Mike Farmer, Newsletter Editor ................................ Governor’s School for Arts and Hum Kenley Farmer, Assistant Newsletter Editor Peter M. Fichte .............................................................................................. Coker College Karen Fox, Executive Director, SCJAS ....................................... USC School of Medicine Alvin Fox ...................................................................................... USC School of Medicine Sharon Gilman .......................................................................... Coastal Carolina University Dana M. Hutto ....................................................................... Center for Science Education John C. Inman ...................................................................................... Presbyterian College Don Jordan, SCAS Director, MESAS, AAAS/NAAS Rep........................... USC Columbia Anthony Kurlychek, SCAS Executive Assistant/Webmaster ........................ USC Columbia Mike McClure, SCACT President David McQuillan, Curator ............................................................................ USC Columbia Ann Mohr, SCCTM Paige Ouszts,Western MESAS Director .................................................. Lander University Lucia Pirisi-Creek ........................................................................ USC School of Medicine Melissa Riley ........................................................................................ Clemson University Tom Roop, Sandhills MESAS Director ...................................... Francis Marion University Cassandra. J. Runyon ......................................................................... College of Charleston Judith Salley .......................................................................................... SC State University George Shiflet ............................................................................................ Wofford College Linda Sinclair, Science Week, S.C. Dept of Ed. Rep..................... S.C. Dept. of Education Tina Webb-Browning, Science Fair Coordinator .........................Hilton Head High School Mary Whaley, Low Country MESAS Director Publication Information: The SCAS Bulletin is distributed to members in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Academy. David K. Ferris, Editor, SCAS Bulletin and SCAS Journal ............................. USC Upstate Email: [email protected] Phone: (864) 503-5725 BULLETIN of the SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INCLUDING 2007 MEETING PROGRAM VOLUME LXIX 2007 The South Carolina Academy of Science, together with the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science, is the only statewide interdisciplinary science organization whose membership includes: high school students, teachers, administrators, college students, professors, scientists, related professionals, parents of students, college presidents, business executives, small and large businesses, financial institutions, and institutions of higher education. Its purposes are: · To promote the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge within the state of South Carolina by stimulating scientific research and publication. · To improve the quality of science education in the state of South Carolina. · To foster the interaction of business, industry, government, education and the academic scientific community. · To improve public understanding and appreciation of science through support of the Junior Academy of Science. · To encourage young people to become involved in science through support of the Junior Academy of Science. The South Carolina of Science (SCAS) was organized in 1924, and in 1927 the Academy affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Publication of the Bulletin of the Academy began in 1935, and in 1973 the Newsletter was established as a vehicle for communication among members. Beginning in the 1960’s, industry and business joined academic institutions in support of the Academy and have helped to set goals to aid and improve the development of science in South Carolina. Its annual meetings provide a forum for the exchange of scientific information among members. Sponsorship of numerous awards, science programs and student research projects are yearly activities of the Academy. i Contents SCAS OFFICERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS ........................... inside front cover PURPOSE OF THE ACADEMY ........................................................................ i JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ........... 2 SCAS WEB SITE: .............................................................................................. 2 MEETING SCHEDULE .................................................................................... 3 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ....................................................................................... 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ................................................................................ 7 SPONSORS AND PATRONS ............................................................................ 8 TEACHER OF THE YEAR ............................................................................. 10 GOVERNOR’S AWARD .................................................................................. 12 TOPICAL SESSIONS ...................................................................................... 19 Cellular Biology ......................................................................................... 19 Field Biology .............................................................................................. 20 Molecular Biology ...................................................................................... 22 Chemistry/Biochemistry ........................................................................... 24 Chemistry/Biochemistry II ....................................................................... 25 Public Health ............................................................................................. 26 Pharmacy ................................................................................................... 27 Math/Computer Science ............................................................................ 28 Physics/Astronomy .................................................................................... 28 Geology/Geography/Social Sciences ......................................................... 29 POSTER PRESENTATIONS .......................................................................... 31 JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ABSTRACTS ........................................ 33 ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ABSTRACTS ........................................................ 76 SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ANNUAL REPORTS ...... 126 President’s Report / 2008 annual meeting ............................................. 127 Secretary’s report .................................................................................... 128 Treasurer’s Report .................................................................................. 140 Junior Academy of Science Treasurer’s Report ..................................... 144 Legislative Funds Report ........................................................................ 146 Undergraduate Research Awards Committee ....................................... 147 Middle/Elementary School Academy of Science (MESAS).................... 150 South Carolina Science & Engineering Fairs ........................................ 156 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge ....................................