![POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 2
Poster Competition Categories: Level 1 = 1st
year researcher; Level 2 = 3 semesters +
Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC
Life Sciences, Level 2
Board #
30 “Development of New von Willebrand Factor Knockout Mouse,” KRISTIAN BLACK. Louisiana
State University, Mentor: Dr. David Ginsburg (University of Michigan)
31 “Genetic Test of Inhibition of CYCD3-Containing Cyclin Dependant Kinase Complexes by
SIAMESE,” LAURA BERTRAND. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. John Larkin
32 “The Checkered Beetles of Louisiana (Coleoptera: Cleridae),” BRIAN REILY. Louisiana State
University, Mentor: Dr. Christopher E. Carlton
33 “Characterization of Xanthine Dehydrogenase Regulator Protein of Ralstonia solanacearum, a
Tomato Infecting Bacterium,” DANTE' JOHNSON. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Anne
Grove
34 “Iodocyclization/Etherification One-Pot Synthesis of Medicinally Useful Benzo[b]thiophenes,”
CATHLENE DEL ROSARIO. University of West Florida, Mentor: Dr. Tanay Kesharwani
35 “Biphasic Phosphorylation of STAT5 and STAT3 In Adipocytes,” NOURIATH NINGBINNIN.
Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Jacqueline Stephens
36 “Using quantitative PCR to examine oil exposure in free living birds,” APRIL SIMMONS. Louisiana
State University, Mentor: Dr. Sabrina Taylor
Math & Physical Sciences, Level 2
Board #
37 “Investigating the Effect of Selenium on Fungal Growth and Mineral Production,” JENNIFER
KENYON. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Brooks Ellwood
38 “K-Knuth Equivalence for Increasing Tableaux,” COLLEEN ROBICHAUX. Louisiana State
University, Mentor: Dr. Frank Neubrander
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- 1. Explore the Science of Zombies 2014 Undergraduate Research Conference SOCIAL SCIENCES MATH & PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Featuring “The Science of Zombies” Excite ● Explore ● Experiment October 31, 2014 Office of Strategic Initiatives
- 2. Vice Chancellor Isiah M. Warner, Office of Strategic Initiatives Welcome to the 2014 LSU Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), Excite, Explore, & Experiment! For the past five years, this conference has served as a platform for showcasing the research of over 487 students from 15 universities. As Vice Chancellor for LSU's Office of Strategic Initiatives, my primary goal is to create opportunities that promote student success in research. As we celebrate our sixth year of hosting this conference, we are excited about the growing number of universities that will be represented as well as the inclusion high school presenters from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA). We would also like to acknowledge the presence of students from Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baton Rouge. We are delighted to have Dr. Winston Anderson, HHMI Professor from Howard University as our keynote speaker. Dr. Anderson is an accomplished researcher and an exceptional mentor. His keynote talk will Excite our undergraduate students through his discussion on “Mentoring by Example and Diversity.” This year’s agenda also includes a panel of experts who will discuss The Science of Zombies. We hope this light-hearted scientific discussion on Halloween Day will Explore the “what if” behind this area of science fiction and encourage students to think broadly and creatively about their real world research experiences. Most importantly, we will showcase the research Experiments of undergraduates from the STEM and social sciences disciplines. For some of you, this conference will serve as your first opportunity to present, while for others it will be a great addition to your research portfolio. We encourage you to take advantage of all that we have planned for you today, as it will aid your preparation for the journey that lies ahead. As the next generation of research leaders, we hope that you will walk away from today’s conference energized and excited about the work that you have done, are doing, and will continue to do. Furthermore, we celebrate your already great accomplishments and know that the best is yet to come for each of you. Congratulations and continue to follow your dreams! Welcome!
- 3. AGENDA LSU UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE Excite, Explore, Experiment October 31, 2014 LSU Student Union – Royal Cotillion Ballroom 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION & PRESENTATION SET-UP Poster Presentation Set-up; Cotillion Ballroom, 2nd FL Oral Presentation Set-up; assigned meeting rooms 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. OPENING REMARKS, Dr. Kalliat Valsaraj Vice Chancellor of Research & Economic Development 8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 1 9:30 a.m.–9:40 a.m. BREAK 9:40 a.m.–10:35 a.m. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 2 10:35 a.m.– 10:45 a.m. BREAK 10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Life Sciences Math & Physical Sciences Session A, International, Room 303 Session A, Catahoula, Room 302D Session B, Red River, Room 323 Session B, Castilian, Room 304 Social Sciences Technology & Engineering Session A, Orleans, Room 302A Session A, Vieux Carre, Room 325 12:00 p.m.–12:40 p.m. LUNCH 12:40 p.m.–2:10 p.m. PANEL: “The Science of Zombies” 2:10 p.m.–2:20 p.m. BREAK 2:20 p.m.–3:30 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Winston Anderson, Howard University 3:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m. AWARD PRESENTATIONS Dr. Isiah M. Warner, Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives 3:50 p.m.–4:00 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS & ADJOURNMENT Dr. Cynthia Peterson, Dean of the College of Science Mistress of Ceremonies: Ciara Foster, Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs
- 4. DR. WINSTON ANDERSON “Mentoring by Example and Diversity” Professor of Biology, Howard University Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor Dr. Anderson is a Professor of Biology at Howard University, who has devoted the last 45 years to the intellectual enhancement and training of under-represented students from the K-12 to postdoctoral levels. This Kingston, Jamaica native received his BS and MS degrees in Zoology from Howard University in 1962 and 1963 respectively, and a PhD in Biology from Brown University in 1966. He completed postdoctoral work at the University of Paris and Harvard Medical School. He has held various positions at the University of Chicago, Hunter College/CUNY, and Howard University, where he served as chair of the Department of Zoology from 1975 to 1983. Dr. Anderson oversees a multidisciplinary laboratory of Cellular and Reproductive Biology which supports the engagement of students and faculty in a broad range of numerous research topics including the synthesis of estrogen-induced peroxidase as a marker for estrogen action in estrogen- dependent breast tumors and normal uterine endometrium; internalization of trypanosomes into macrophages in vitro; and binding of malarial parasites to cultured endothelial cells. He has 135 peer- reviewed publications for his research and mentoring efforts. In 2006, with a $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Dr. Anderson started the Howard Hughes Medical Research Scholars program. This program has been supported by the National Science Foundation’s Research Careers for Minority Scholars program and the National Institutes of Health Biomedical Research Support program for minority students at Howard University. Professor Anderson is a member of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and was the first African American scientist elected to serve on the ASCB Council. He has received numerous awards and honors including the Anne Langer Award for Cancer Research and Distinguished Teacher Award at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He was also awarded with a White House Initiative Millennium Award for Research in 2002 and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring in 2011. He has founded a number of additional programs and co-founded a leadership alliance which has been responsible for supporting summer research and mentorship for over 2,700 underrepresented minority students across the country. He lives in Maryland with his wife, Carol Anderson. They have three children, Laura, Lea, and Michael. CITEEXKEYNOTE SPEAKER
- 5. The Science of Zombies Ever since George Romero’s low-budget film Night of the Living Dead (1968), many have been fascinated with zombies. The creatures star in books, movies, plays and even award-winning TV shows. Some of the pop culture versions are spawned by viruses, radiation, a neurotoxin, or even voodoo. But, how close is this science fiction to reality? Could a virus cause reanimation of the dead? Why do Hollywood zombies crave flesh or even brain? Could such a disease sweep America as quickly as depicted in block buster movies? What’s happening to the body in this process, and do any current day diseases or disorders come close to zombism? Finally, where does this fascination originate? The panel of scientific and medical experts convened will discuss selected movies clips in a moderated Q&A session, with questions to follow from audience members. The panel session will be followed by a presentation from the author of The Encyclopedia of the Zombie: The Walking Dead in Popular Culture and Myth. Panelists Lana Lee Auzenne, MSN, RN Faculty, School of Nursing Southeastern Louisiana University Christopher Mores, PhD Associate Professor of Epidemiology Department of Pathobiological Sciences LSU School of Veterinary Medicine George Strain, PhD Professor of Neuroscience Comparative Biomedical Sciences LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Ryoichi Teruyama, PhD Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Division of Cellular, Developmental and Integrative Biology LSU Department of Biological Sciences Presenter June Pulliam, PhD Instructor of English Women's and Gender Studies Film and Media Arts Moderator Gloria Thomas, PhD Executive Director of Research, Education and Mentoring Programs Office of Strategic Initiatives, Louisiana State University Agenda Panel Discussion with Q&A Presentation with Q&A PLOREEX
- 6. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 1 Poster Competition Categories: Level 1 = 1st year researcher; Level 2 = 3 semesters + Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Life Sciences, Level 1 Board # 1 “3D Visualization of the Skull of a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo,” BROOKE LAWRENCE. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Dominique Homberger 2 “Effects of Alcane Degrading Microbes and Nanoparticles on Caenorhabditis elegans,” DONALD BROWN. Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Christian Clement 3 “Extraction of Essential Oil from Common Herbs and Spices and Their Antioxidant Activity,” GENESIS ALLEN. LSMSA, Mentor: Brad Burkman 4 “RNA Processing Dynamics of Functional Gene Sets,” SHIVA VELINGKER. LSMSA, Mentor: Brad Burkman 5 “A Voyage into the Brain of the Alligator: A Stereotaxic Coordinate,” RYAN LEBLANC. Baton Rouge Community College, Mentor: Dr. Ryoichi Teruyama 6 “The Molecular and Immunological Effects of Food Processing Enzymes on Allergenicity of Peanut Allergens,” FRANCES ARINZE. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Soheila Maleki (US Department of Agriculture) Math & Physical Sciences, Level 1 Board # 7 “Characterization of the Energetics of Hydrogen Bonds,” KRISTI RILEY. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Daniel Kuroda 8 “Effects of Structure on Spectra of Periodic Quantum Graphs,” MICHELLE LASKOWSKI. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Stephen P. Shipman 9 “Waves in a String with Decaying Defect Density,” MELANIE DUTEL. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Stephen Shipman 10 “Comparison of HF and Non-HF Palynology Techniques: A Case Study on Modern Sediments from the Gulf of Papua,” DAVID RAU. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Sophie Warny RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS EX PERIMENT
- 7. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 1, continued Poster Competition Categories: Level 1 = 1st year researcher; Level 2 = 3 semesters + Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Math & Physical Sciences, Level 1, continued Board # 11 “Bessel Function Construction and Application in Modeling Vibrating Liquids,” AARON CAO. LSMSA, Mentor: Brad Burkman 12 “Bound States in the Radiation Continuum for Periodic Structures,” CHRISTOPHER MOORE & JOSEPH PARK. University of Florida, Mentor: Dr. Sergei Shabanov 13 “Distributional Solutions of Linear, Second Order, Ordinary Differential Equations,” JOHN MOSER. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Frank Neubrander Social Sciences, Level 1 Board # 14 “Motivational Messages for Increasing Cancer Prevention in the Community: A Pilot Evaluation,” SHIKIRA FLOUNORY. Xavier University of Louisiana, Mentor: Dr. Norma Kanarek 15 “Measuring Negative Symptoms Using Computerized Vocal Analysis of Individuals with Schizophrenia and Their First-Degree Relatives,” LAUREN MEAUX. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Alex Cohen 16 “How Knowledgeable Are Undergraduate Students About Basic Personal Financial Management Concepts?,” ARAMIS HARRIS. Southern University and A&M College, Mentor: Dr. Patricia E. McLean-Meyinsse 17 “Communicative Gestures in Infants with Fragile X Syndrome,” KILLIAN HUGHES. The University of South Carolina, Mentor: Dr. Jane Roberts 18 “Social Anxiety and Cannabis-Related Impairment: The Impact of Solitary Cannabis Use,” KAYLI ALPHONSO. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Julia Buckner 19 “Working Memory and Word-Learning Abilities in Multilingual Adults Who Stutter: A Preliminary Study,” HAILEY GUILLOT. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Geoffrey Coalson RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 8. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 1, continued Poster Competition Categories: Level 1 = 1st year researcher; Level 2 = 3 semesters + Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Technology & Engineering, Level 1 Board # 20 “Nucleate Boiling Analyzing Heat Transfer on Hybrid Surfaces,” DAVID NGUYEN. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Shengmin Guo 21 “Characterization of Micro Droplet Array for Highly Sensitive Biomedical Detection,” CHRISTIAN DANIELSON. BRCC, Mentor: Dr. Kidong Park 22 “Tank-to-Wheel Analysis of Dimethyl Ether (DME) and Comparison to Other Transportation Fuels,” KARSON STONE. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Mentor: Dr. Claudia Rawn 23 “A Non-Stoichiometric Study of Eu2+ Doped K2BaI4 and KBa2I5 on Scintillation Properties,” JESSE JOHNSON. University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Mentor: Dr. Chuck Melcher 24 “Planning Lean Events in the Public Sector,” BRIANA SAUL. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Laura Ikuma 25 “Parallelizing Protein Docking Code to Accelerate Drug Discovery,” FELECIA FOY. LSMSA, Mentor: Brad Burkman 26 “Oculus Rift: The Future of Scientific Visualization,” RHIANNAN BERRY. LSMSA, Mentor: Brad Burkman 27 “Nanoformulated DNAzyme K-RAS Cancer Gene Silencing,” JACOB BRAUN. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. W. T. Monroe 28 “Compressive Stress Testing of Fluorogypsum Compositions for Utilization in Artificial Reefs,” CHRISTOPHER GALLIEN. Baton Rouge Community College, Mentor: Dr. Michele Barbato 29 “Solar Steam For Human Waste Sanitization,” ZHUSHUN FANG. Rice University, Mentor: Dr. Oara Neumann RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 9. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 2 Poster Competition Categories: Level 1 = 1st year researcher; Level 2 = 3 semesters + Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Life Sciences, Level 2 Board # 30 “Development of New von Willebrand Factor Knockout Mouse,” KRISTIAN BLACK. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. David Ginsburg (University of Michigan) 31 “Genetic Test of Inhibition of CYCD3-Containing Cyclin Dependant Kinase Complexes by SIAMESE,” LAURA BERTRAND. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. John Larkin 32 “The Checkered Beetles of Louisiana (Coleoptera: Cleridae),” BRIAN REILY. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Christopher E. Carlton 33 “Characterization of Xanthine Dehydrogenase Regulator Protein of Ralstonia solanacearum, a Tomato Infecting Bacterium,” DANTE' JOHNSON. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Anne Grove 34 “Iodocyclization/Etherification One-Pot Synthesis of Medicinally Useful Benzo[b]thiophenes,” CATHLENE DEL ROSARIO. University of West Florida, Mentor: Dr. Tanay Kesharwani 35 “Biphasic Phosphorylation of STAT5 and STAT3 In Adipocytes,” NOURIATH NINGBINNIN. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Jacqueline Stephens 36 “Using quantitative PCR to examine oil exposure in free living birds,” APRIL SIMMONS. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Sabrina Taylor Math & Physical Sciences, Level 2 Board # 37 “Investigating the Effect of Selenium on Fungal Growth and Mineral Production,” JENNIFER KENYON. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Brooks Ellwood 38 “K-Knuth Equivalence for Increasing Tableaux,” COLLEEN ROBICHAUX. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Frank Neubrander RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 10. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 2, continued Poster Competition Categories: Level 1 = 1st year researcher; Level 2 = 3 semesters + Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Math & Physical Sciences, Level 2, continued Board # 39 “Finding Stardust in the Early Universe, SN2007oc's dust production,” AMY LEBLEU. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Geoffrey Clayton 40 “Green Fluorescent Protein as a Reporter of Notch1 EGF Repeat Folding in E. coli,” SIERRA JACKSON. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Megan Macnaughtan 41 “Forwardly-Invariant Hexagons in Curve-Tracking Analysis,” STEVEN OLSEN. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Michael Malisoff 42 “Growth and Morphology of Au/Ru(0001),” HUNTER MCDANIEL. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Phillip Sprunger 43 “Particle Lithography Studies,” RENE GIRARD. Louisiana State University,, Mentor: Dr. Jayne Garno 44 “A Minimal Model for mRNA,” BRUNO BELTRAN. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Christine Jacobs-Wagner (Yale University) Technology & Engineering, Level 2 Board # 45 “Numerical Modeling and Furnace Augmentation for Improved Growth of Large-Diameter Scintillators,” CHRISTOPHER HOBBS. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Mentor: Dr. Mariya Zhuravleva 46 “A Next Generation Laboratory X-Ray Tomography System,” GERRY KNAPP. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Les Butler 47 “Demonstrating Relationships Between User Behaviors through Ambient Displays,” BENJAMIN GUITREAU. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Brygg Ullmer 48 “Simulated Polycrystalline Graphene: The Effect of Topological Defect Densities on Macroscopic Structure,” MAVERICK ECHIVARRE. University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Mentor: Dr. James Morris RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 11. POSTER PRESENTATIONS, LEVEL 2, continued Poster Competition Categories: Level 1 = 1st year researcher; Level 2 = 3 semesters + Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Technology & Engineering, Level 2, continued Board # 49 “Generalized Additive Modelling for Improved Permeability Estimation,” YOEL GEBRAI. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Watheq Al-Mudhafer 50 “Cyanobacterial Pigments as Sensitizers for Nano-Materials Based Solar Cells,” SHERRARD DAVIDSON. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. M. Teresa Gutierrez-Wing 51 “Bone Scaffolds Utilizing Frontal Polymerization,” ZACKARI MURPHY. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Daniel Hayes & Nick Totaro 52 “In Vitro Colonic Fermentation of Sorghum-Rich Food Products,” KRISTINA COOK. Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Jack Losso RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 12. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Life Sciences, Session A, International, Room 303 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. “Degradation of Biofilms by Nanoparticles,” PAULA DATRI, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Christian Clement 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. “Auditory Frequency Sensitivity of Single Neurons in the Amphibian Inferior Colliculus,” KEITH PERKINS, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Hamilton Farris 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. “Capture of Microbes with Nanoparticles for Forensic DNA Analysis,” ALTONEISHA ROSE, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Illya Tietzel 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. “Preclinical Studies Using Bioactive Compounds to Develop Novel Chemoprevention Strategies for Breast Cancer,” BRANDI TEMPLE, Xavier University of LA, Mentor: Dr. Dipali Sharma 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. “Conservation and Ecological Implications of Introgression between Black Bass Subspecies,” Rachel Tessier, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Michael Kaller Life Sciences, Session B, Red River, Room 323 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. “Bacterial Species Present on Surfaces in Common Areas of LSUHSC Campus,” JANICE CARTER, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Mona Bakeer 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. “Antibacterial Properties of Nanoparticles,” NEYDA CHACON, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Pamela Marshall 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. “Degradation of Nanoparticles by Microbes,” APRIL HARDING, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Illya Tietzel 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. “Protein Purification of Cryomilled and Lyophilized Material,” SONYA HILL, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. John P. LaCava 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. “Altered Metabolite-related Gene Expression Profiles in an Nsdc Knockout Mutant of Aspergillus Flavus,” ALEXIS PAYNE, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Matthew K. Gilbert RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 13. ORAL PRESENTATIONS, continued Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Math & Physical Sciences, Session A, Catahoula, Room 302D 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. “Waves In a String With Decaying Defect Density,” MORGAN LANDRY, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Stephen Shipman 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. “Zero Divisor Graphs in Zm,” RYAN MILLER, Loyola University New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Ralph P. Tucci 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. “Application of Structural Equation Modeling to Robotics Education,” NAIJA THOMAS, Southern University at New Orleans, Mentor: Dr. Rachid Belmasrour and Dr. Joe Omojola 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. “Spectrum of Vibrations of a Half-Infinite Tubular Quantum Graphs,” JEREMY TILLAY, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Stephen Shipman Math & Physical Sciences, Session B, Castilian, Room 304 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. “Progress Toward the Synthesis of the Lycopodium Alkaloid Palhinine A,” ANTHONY ABSHIRE, University of Southern Mississippi, Mentor: Dr. Matthew Donahue 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. “The Steric Effect of the N-Alkoxyl Group in the Asymmetric Reduction of the Oxime Ether.,” SURAJ AYER, Southeastern Louisiana University, Mentor: Dr. Debra Dolliver 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. “Finding a General and Tunable Method for Ester to Ether Reduction,” SARAH ARIEL KELLEY, University of Southern Mississippi, Mentor: Dr. Julie Pigza 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. “Facile Microwave Synthesis and Catalytic Properties of Cobalt (II) Porphyrizinyl Compounds,” CHARLES MCELROY, IV, Southeastern Louisiana University, Mentor: Dr. Phillip Voegel 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. “Winstein-Masamune Dearomatization Approach to the Spicrocyclic Core of the Lycopodium Alkaloid Magellanine,” ERIN REALINI, University of Southern Mississippi, Mentor: Dr. Matthew G. Donahue RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 14. ORAL PRESENTATIONS, continued Full Abstract Proceedings are available online at www.i3.lsu.edu/URC Social Sciences, Session A, Orleans, Room 302A 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. “Sinners Have Souls Too: Exploring the Relationship between Spirituality/Religiosity and Risky Health Behaviors in College Students,” BRANDON ADDISON, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Tyler Renshaw 11:00- 11:15 a.m. “Rich Land, Poor Land: Investigating the Opportunity Cost of Developing Mississippi Farmland,” DENNIS BUCKLIN, University of Southern Mississippi, Mentor: Dr. Sondra Collins 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. “Sons of God: A Critical Examination of Christian Mythopoetic and Marketplace Masculinities,” HEZEKIAH FRANKLIN, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Stephen Finley 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. “Bullying, Mental Health, and Schooling: Effects of Bullying Behaviors on Academic Performance, Academic Efficacy, and Anxiety,” NATASHA LEE, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Tyler Renshaw Technology & Engineering, Session A, Vieux Carre, Room 325 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. “Developing PDMS Microstructures for the Investigation of Cardiac Function,” ALLISON BOSWORTH, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Jan Lammerding (Cornell University) 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. “Effect of Binder Removal Process to Create Porous Titania Structures via Co- Extrusion,” DARRIA CARTER, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Ingmar Schoegl 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. “Bioconjugated Gold Nanoparticles for E-Cadherin Targeting in MCF-10A Cells,” CRAIG RICHARD, Louisiana State University, Mentor: Dr. Rohit Bhargava (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS PERIMENTEX
- 15. Special Thanks To: Advisors Dr. Isiah M. Warner, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Gloria Thomas, Executive Director of Research, Education & Mentoring Dr. Guoqiang Li, Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives Coordinators Dr. Ashleigh Wright, Office of Strategic Initiatives, HHMI Program Manager Melissa Crawford, Office of Strategic Initiatives, LA-STEM Research Scholars Program Manager Lead Judge Dr. Michael Malisoff, Roy Paul Daniels Professor #3 of Mathematics Judges and Moderators Special thanks to all industry professionals, faculty, post docs and graduate students who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to our undergraduate research competition. Additional Acknowledgments Office of Strategic Initiatives Staff & Student Volunteers LSU Faculty, Staff & Administrators Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professors Program IMSD Program McNair Research Scholars Program S-STEM Research Scholars Program LS-LAMP Program LA-STEM Research Scholars Program ASPIRE Undergraduate Research Program Participants represented the following institutions: Baton Rouge Community College Loyola University Louisiana State University Louisiana School for Math, Science & the Arts Rice University Southeastern Louisiana University Southern University of Baton Rouge Southern University at New Orleans University of Florida University of South Carolina University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee-Knoxville University of West Florida Xavier University of Louisiana Abstract Proceedings and other event information can be found online: www.i3.lsu.edu/URC
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