Guardrail Technology Commercialization

The purpose of this project was to perform a market analysis of the guardrail industry in order to determine if commercialization of a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) guardrail is feasible. To determine this we conducted survey interviews with numerous state transportation departments, leaders in the guardrail industry, and conducted comparative pricing analysis of the HDPE rail against current steel guardrail products. We also reviewed federal safety standards for guardrails and costs associated with meeting those standards, as well as looking into the cost saving aspects that may be associated with the commercialization and subsequent implementation of the HDPE guardrail system

Transgenic Animals

This project examines transgenic animals in society today.  The project details the methods of creating transgenic animals, explores the purpose and reasons they are created, and investigates the legal and ethical dilemmas that stem from this controversial practice.  The particular use of each transgenic animal in science served as a prelude to a discussion of ethics.  It is clear that the creation and use of transgenic animals, and the accompanying moral and legal debates, show the effect of technology on society.  We believe that although animals are jeopardized for human benefit, these benefits are just too great to be ignored and transgenic technology should be allowed to continue