Student Focused Research
iWorx believes student-driven research enriches any curriculum. Our robust Teaching Kits feature research-grade equipment that make it easy for students to develop and test their own ideas. We also provide compact systems for measuring specific signals.
Student Research Examples

Rachel Haskins, Greg Miceli, Cynthia Downs
Biology Department, Hamilton College;
Effect of temperature increase in fish muscle mechanics
Israt Jahan and Anabela Maia
Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University;

EEG: Frontal Pole Asymmetry and Video Game Addiction
Adam Runyan, Michael Omerza, Amanda Fuller, Taylor Rodieck, Darby Simon, Isaac Flint, Teigan Hockman, Patrick Ament
University of Central Missouri, Department of Psychological Science
Differential Anterior EEG Brain Activity While Viewing Violent or Neutral Video Clips
Patrick A. Ament, Adam Runyan, Michael J. Omerza, Taylor Rodieck, Amanda Fuller, Darby M. Simon, and Isaac Flint, University of Central Missouri, Department of Psychological Science
Poster presentations created by Biology students of Dr. Benjamin A. Mis, Assistant Professor, Irvine Valley College.
- Vagal Tone: Predicting Psychophysiological Function under Conditions of Fear: Alara Blofield
Hypothesis: individuals with higher HRV, a marker of higher vagal tone, would have more general feelings of anxiety, faster fear-induced stress reaction and recovery, greater facial expressivity, and better memory Download Poster - Symbol Processing in the Blink of an Eye: an EEG Study: Isaiah Cushman, Gemma Francisco, Michelle Kang, and Nick Taylor
The present study investigates sub-second visual processing using a signal called the N170 evoked response potential (ERP) component. The N170 ERP component is a face-sensitive brain signal measured with electroencephalography (EEG). While the N170 ERP typically occurs with the highest amplitudes after observation of a human face, the signal appears to varying degrees in response to many stimuli. Download Poster
Poster presentations created by Biology students of Dr. Laura Gray Malloy, Professor of Biology, Hartwick College.
- The Effect of Postural Position on Respiratory Flow and Ventilation While Treading Water Allyssa Analytis, Biology Major
Abstract:Water polo is a sport that requires a quick change in body position. When submerged in the water, operation of the body’s respiratory system changes since there is additional pressure on the chest from the weight of the water. Further, treading water, or “egg beater,” can affect the respiratory system because bending of the neck and trachea can modify the resistance in the respiratory passages (Pendergast and Lundgren 2009). These observations lead to the question: do postural changes during swimming alter energetic demands of exercise? Download Full Abstract and the Poster
- Non-Aerobic Exercise and its Effect on Nerve Conduction Velocities (NCV) and Lacrosse Shooting Accuracy Shaun Eichner, Biology Major
Abstract: This experiment is a study on nerve conduction velocity (NCV) of the median nerve and lacrosse shooting accuracy as intense non-aerobic exercise occurs. Because we believed that the peripheral nervous system played a role in shooting accuracy, we studied the median nerve, which controls thumb position during shooting. We found a significant decrease in shooting accuracy, however, NCV’s of the median nerve increased in some subjects and decreased in others. Therefore, we reject our hypothesis that decreases in shooting accuracy associated with high velocity sprint is caused by decreases in median nerve conduction velocities.Download the Poster
[/expand] - The effects of caffeine on swimming performance in correlation with respiratory function Caitlin Reijman, Biology Major
Abstract: Caffeine is often used by athletes to enhance performance, however the magnitude of its effects varies (Rauh, Burkert, Siepmann, & Mueck-Weymann 2006). Little has been done to correlate the effects of caffeine on respiratory function with its effects on performance (Chapman & Mickleborough 2009). The effects of caffeine on swimmers’ respiratory function may play an important part in performance enhancement. I hypothesized that caffeine improves swimming performance and that its effects can be explained by the effects of caffeine on both metabolism and ventilation.Download the full abstract and poster
- Core strength training and its effects on cardiorespiratory functions in young adult males Brandon DuBois, Biology Major
Abstract: Athletes are always striving to make gains in muscular strength and also in aerobic exercise capacities. Hypothesis: An increase in core strength would cause an increase in cardiorespiratory performance. Test: Subjects had their core strength and cardiorespiratory parameters assessed at rest and during exercise both prior to and also post participation in a core strength training program.
Download the poster - Is whole body oxygen consumption greater while arms or legs are treading water? Kenny Kleso, Biology Major [expand title=”Read More…” swaptitle=” “]
Abstract: Competitive swimming relies on both arms and legs of the swimmer for propulsion at maximum speed. Because legs comprise the greater muscle mass, it would seem that the legs would consume more oxygen. However, one study suggests that whole body oxygen consumption is less when using the arms due to a smaller diffusing area, shorter transit time and larger diffusing distance (Calbet, J. A. L. 2005). These apparent conflicts in research studies led me to the question “If an athlete is treading water vertically at the same exercise intensity, which is more efficient in terms of whole body oxygen demand: remaining afloat using the arms or the legs?”Download the full abstract and poster
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Dr. Laura Gray Malloy, Professor of Biology, has been with Hartwick College since 1999. Her scholarly interests include cardiovascular pharmacology, exercise physiology, research as pedagogy, and understanding the historical role of women and minorities in science.
“iWorx systems have been used in our lab to measure vascular contractility in isolated arteries, cardiac performance in isolated perfused hearts, conduction velocity in ulnar nerves after fatiguing exercise, and excess post exercise oxygen consumption in swim trained athletes as well as ventilation and respiratory quotient in athletes in response to postural changes in water, upper and lower body swim training, cold water exposure, and core body strength training. Students have found the systems easy to calibrate and reliable. I have found the amplifiers nearly indestructible. The extensive array of parameters that can be evaluated with the systems affords greater opportunities for students to ask mechanistic questions and yet still propose projects of their own design.”
Professor Stephanie L. Simon-Dack is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Ball State University. She uses event-related potentials (ERP) and psychophysiological measurement methodologies to examine the neural and physiological correlates of cross-sensory integration and interhemispheric communication.
Physiological Responses to Music: Thomas L. Rohaly: B.S. (Psychology) at Ball State University, is starting his terminal masters in Experimental Psychology and James Madison University this fall.
Extend your Teaching Kits
iWorx Teaching Kits are research-grade and can be used for research projects.
Many of the built-in labs can be easily modified to help students design their own experiments.
You can also easily add to your existing kits for specific recordings and experiments.
Sensors compatible with the IX-TA-220
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Flow Head
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Arduino CLAW
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Displacement Transducer ( DT-475 )
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Respiratory Resistance set (A-SP-RS)
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Suction Electrode (A-SUCTIONELEC)
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EEG 10/20 Template
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Pulse Oximeter for Animals
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Pulse Oximeter Pro for Humans
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Neuro model: EAR
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Thermocouple Temperature monitor
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Polar Heart rate monitor (PHRMP-220)
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Force Transducer ( FT-302)
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Refurbished FT-104
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Blood Pressure Cuff parts (BP-700)
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Humidity Sensor (HS-100)
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Intracellular Probe (IC-200)
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Respiration Belt (RM-204)
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Electronic Stethoscope (ES-300)
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Foot Reaction Switch (FRS-220)
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Magnetic Field Sensor (MG-100)
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RM-204A: Small animal Respiratory belt
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TM-220: Temperature Sensor for the TA
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Neuro model: EYE
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Neuro model: Eye and Ear System
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Drop Counter (DC-100)
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FT-5K: 5kg Force Transducer
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Ergometer Speed sensor (A-ESS-100)
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LS-220 Light Sensor
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Invasive Fluid Filled Blood Pressure Sensor
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ECG Simulator
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Thermocouple (A-TCT-1)
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Hook Electrode
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Dissolved Oxygen Electrode
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Solid State Invasive BP Catheter (A-BP-CATH-16)
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Pulse Plethysmograph (PT-104)
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Conductivity Meter (CM-100)
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Emotion Intensity Meter
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Colorimeter and Turbidity Sensor
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Laser Interrupt Sensor
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Spirometer Tubing (A-ST-300-TA)
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Scosche ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor
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Osmosis and Diffusion Chamber
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Response Marker : 4-Button
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Goniometer
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Reflex Hammer
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Event Marker
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Respiration Monitor – Nasal Cannula
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Nerve Bath Chamber
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Pulse Oximeter
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Muscle Twitch Sensor
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Blood Pressure Monitor
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Heart Sounds Microphone
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Grip Force Sensor
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iWire Roam Wireless
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Rodent Manual NIBP System
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iWorx also offers complete research systems
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Human Continuous NIBP
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RS-EMG-SA: Small Animal sEMG System
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Small Animal Metabolic Cart
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RS-EMG: Human and Large Animal sEMG System
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ROAM Wireless EMG system
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IX-BIO-SA Small Animal ECG/EMG System
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IX-BIO-LA Large Animal ECG/EMG System
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RS-IBPFOx-RA Expandable Fiber Optic Catheter, BP System
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RS-IBPSCx Solid State Catheter, Invasive BP System
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RS-IBP4: 4 Channel Invasive BP system
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Zebrafish ECG System
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Neonatal Mouse ECG System
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RS-IBPFOx Fiber Optic Catheter, BP System
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RS-ECG6-LA: Large Animal 6-Lead ECG System
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RS-ECG12-LA: Large Animal 12-Lead ECG System
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IX-ECG12-SA: Small Animal ECG System
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IX-ECG-SA: Small Animal ECG System
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Intracardiac ECG System
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IX-VentTester: Ventilator Validation And Testing
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SRS-100 Stimulus Response System
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Complete Research Systems
IX-B3G Isolated Biopotential & GSR Recorder
IX-BIO4 4-Ch Isolated Biopotential Recorder
IX-BIO8 8-Ch Isolated Biopotential Recorder
IX-ECG12 12-Lead ECG Recorder with LabScribe Software
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Iworx offers complete research systems that are perfect for student research. Each system comes with hardware, accessories, and software. The software includes a wide variety of built-in analysis tools and data can be exported easily to other programs.
Complete Research Systems
IX-B3G Isolated Biopotential & GSR Recorder
IX-BIO4 4-Ch Isolated Biopotential Recorder
IX-BIO8 8-Ch Isolated Biopotential Recorder
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