Student Poster Presentation Session 2: Undergraduate Students

Saturday, October 29, 2011: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Hall 1-2 (San Jose Convention Center)

Description: Selected undergraduate students present their scientific research to their peers, mentor-judges, and other conference participants for professional growth and networking for advancement in their academic careers.



Hydrocarbon Seeps and Genetic Sequencing of Microbial Communities
Amanda Baxter , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Blair Paul , University of California, Santa Barbara
NOVEL FUNCTIONAL COPOLYMERS OF TRISUBSTITUTED ETHYLENES WITH STYRENE
Sonia Chavez , DePaul University ; Gregory Kharas, PhD , PhD , DePaul University
Expression and Initial Characterization of the Diverse ADPGlucose Pyrophosphorylase from Oceanbacillus iheyensis
Jennifer Makhlouf , California State Uinversity, Fullerton ; Christopher Meyer, PhD , Department Chair , California State Uinversity, Fullerton
The Relation Between HbA1c Levels and Depression Symptoms in Ethnically Diverse, Rural Sample: A Project FRONTIER Study
Marylyn Mathew, Student , Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX ; Leigh Johnson, PhD , Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX ; Sid O'bryant, PhD , Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Simulating Panic in Crisis Situations Using a Neural Network
Brian Herrera , California State University Dominquez Hills ; Antonia Boadi, PhD , Professor , California State University, Dominguez Hills
Development of Microplate Motility/ Chemotaxis Assay
Candice Devora , Texas A&M University, College Station ; Robert Alaniz, PhD , Texas A&M Health Science Center
Revision of the Ant Genus Xenomyrmex (Forel)
Jennifer Love , University of Texas El Paso ; William Mackay, PhD , University of Texas El Paso
Gene Discovery: Identifying Protein Kinases Necessary for Synapse Development in the Mammalian CNS
Lamia Harper, B.S expected , Student , Brandeis University ; Marissa Kuzirian-Sterns, PhD Candidate , Student , Brandeis University ; Karen Tran, MS , Brandeis University ; Suzanne Paradis, PhD , Brandeis University
Sensitive Analysis of Peptides Using Nonlinear Multi-Photon Laser Wave Mixing and Capillary Electrophoresis
Ashley Warren, BS , San Diego State University ; Tiffany Neary , San Diego State University ; Marcel Hetu , San Diego State University ; Marc Gregerson , San Diego State University ; Manna Iwabuchi , San Diego State University ; William Tong, PhD , San Diego State University
Cell Culture Environment Effects on Valvular Interstitial Cells: Identifying Cells for Heart Valve Tissue Engineering
Melanie Connick , University of New Mexico ; Elizabeth Dirk, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of New Mexico
Preschoolers' sensitivity to talker information in online recognition
Sofia Jimenez , University of California, San Diego ; Sarah Creel, PhD , Professor , University of California, San Diego
BIOPESTICIDES: A NEW DEFINITION OF GREEN
Eva Arndt , Oregon State University ; Kaci Buhl, M.S. , Faculty Research Assistant , Oregon State University
Risky Business: Correlations Between Offline and Online Risky Behaviors
Ludivina Vasquez , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; L. Mark Carrier, PhD , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Alexander Spradlin, BA , Washington State University
Improved Synthesis of a Biologically Active Inositol Glycan
Jorge Sanchez , San Jose State University ; Meenakshi Goel, Masters , Research Associate , San Jose State University ; Marc d'Alarcao, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
Measuring Xylem Vulnerability in Three Citrus Species
Emily Nguyen Wieber , McNair and SCERP Scholar , California State University of Fullerton ; H. Jochen Schenk, PhD , Professor , California State University of Fullerton
Socio-Cultural Correlates of Maternal Depression During Pregnancy in the US Mexican Population
Maribel Perea , Research Assistant , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ; Kimberly D'Anna-Hernandez, PhD , Professional Research Assistatn , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Metal Carbonyl Catalysts for the Transformation of Silicon Hydrides to Siloxanes in the Presence of DMF
Eduardo Cervantes, Undergraduate , Student , University Of Texas At El Paso ; Renzo Arias-Ugarte, PhD , Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Hemant Sharma, Ph.D , Assistant Professor , University Of Texas At El Paso ; Keith Pannell, Ph.D , Faculty , University Of Texas At El Paso
Comparative analysis of expression of Rhomboid genes among clinical isolates of Trichomonas vaginalis
Humberto Hernandez , student , Lamar University ; Ashwini Kucknoor, PhD , Assistant Professor , Lamar University
Code Refactoring and Parallelization of a Novel Algorithm for Gene Expression Biclustering
Daniel R. Chee , University of New Mexico ; Susan R. Atlas, PhD , Research Associate Professor , University of New Mexico
Microbial Community Changes of a Flooded Nature Trail along the Rio Grande
Connie Lerma , Research Assistant , Texas A&M International Univeristy ; Joel Jurado , Research Assistant , Texas A&M International Univeristy ; Monica Mendez, PhD Environmental Science , Professor , Texas A&M International University ; Brittan Wilson, PhD Environmental Science , Professor , Texas A&M International Univeristy
Stability Constant Determination of Chiral Ligands with Eu(III) Used as Potential Probes for Biomolecules
Eliseo Quiroz , San Jose State University ; Gilles Muller, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
Regulation of the NKG2D ligand MULT1 by E3 ubiquitin ligases
Stephanie Lau , University of California, Berkeley ; Weiwen Deng, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; David Raulet, PhD , Professor of Immunology and Pathogenesis , University of California, Berkeley
Molecular Characterization of Rotifer Genetic Diversity from Polluted and Unpolluted Habitats
Kayla Hinson, BS , Master's Student , University of Texas at El Paso ; Elizabeth Walsh, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
DNA Methylation in the Red Harvester Ant
Agni Naidu , San Francisco State University ; W. Cameron Jasper, BS , San Francisco State University ; Christopher Smith, PhD , San Francisco State University
Genetic Heterogeneity in Hymeniacidon sinapium from Elkhorn Slough Supports Multiple Introductions from Japan and Korea
Timothy Fuller, AS , California State University of Monterey Bay ; Jeffery Hughey, PhD , Biology Faculty , Hartnell Community College
A Chemotaxonomic Study to Differentiate Three Species of Northern California Ribes via Solvent Extraction, Chromatography and Spectroscopy
John Tran , San Jose City College ; Phat Huynh , San Jose City College ; Eric Oh , San Jose City College ; Madeline Adamczeski, PhD , San Jose City College ; Carina Anttila, PhD , San Jose City College
Cortical Actin Organization in the Early Embryo Requires Folic Acid Metabolism
Andrew Guzman , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Justin Crest , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Jian Cao, PhD , Standford University ; William Sullivan, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of California, Santa Cruz
Pseudohyperphosphorylation has Significant Effects on the Polymerization of Tau Isoforms
Akosua Kernizan , Ms. , University of Kansas ; Benjamin Combs , University of Kansas ; Chris Gamblin, PhD , University of Kansas
Novel and Rapid Method for Lead Optimization of PKB/Akt Inhibitors Utilizing Vibrational Energy of Ligands as a Molecular Descriptor
Heidi May , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Kristin Harrison , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Ashley Baldauf , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Bulent Terem, PhD , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Devan Rostorfer , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Joel Kawakami, PhD , Assoc Prof of Chem , Chaminade University of Honolulu
Method Development of DDT, DDE, and DDD in Cow Milk
Amanda Parra , University of Texas at El Paso ; Beatrice Rocha, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso ; Wen-Yee Lee, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
Developing Profiles using a Hidden Markov Model and a Heuristic Method
Jeremiah Schmidt, N/A , Heritage University ; John Tsiligaridis, PhD , Heritage University
Algorithms with a Classifier for Mining Positive and Negative Association Rules
Ermenejildo Rodriguez , Heritage University ; John Tsiligaridis, PhD , Heritage University ; Michelle Begay , Heritage University
Effect Of Channelization On Macroinvertebrate Species
Ismael Orengo , Universidad Metropolitana, Puerto Rico ; Declan McCabe, PhD , Saint Michael's College
Regulation of Burkholderia pseudomallei Virulence Gene Expression: Role of PhoBR System
Michael Gomez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Imke Schroeder, PhD , Adjt Assoc Prof , University of California, Los Angeles
Nanosilver in BMP-2-PLGA Composite Grafts Efficaciously Repairs Bone in Infected Segmental Defects
Richard Ngo , University of California, Los Angeles ; Kang Ting , University of California, Los Angeles
Elders, Caregivers, and Diabetic Management within the Mexican American Home Environment
Joni Wilson , California State University Dominguez Hills ; Carolyn Mendez-Luck, PhD, MPH , University of California Los Angeles
The effects of toxin-antitoxin system yefM-yoeB on Escherichia coli
Nicsa Tanco, BS , Student , Universidad del Este ; Jordan Norton , Graduate Student , University of Utah ; Matthew Mulvey, PhD , University of Utah
Electromagnetic Follow up of Gravitational-wave Signals
Cinthia Padilla , California State University Fullerton ; Joshua Smith, PhD , Professor , California State University Fullerton
The Proximity of the 5' and 3' Ends of Single-Stranded Polynucleotides
Chanrith Siv , University of California, Los Angeles ; Mauricio Comas Garcia , University of California, Los Angeles ; Ruben Cadena-Nava , University of California, Los Angeles ; Charles Knobler , Professor Emeritus , University of California, Los Angeles ; William Gelbart , Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
Modulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 expression by leading gram-positive bacterial pathogens
Aaron Louie , Undergraduate researcher , University of California - San Diego ; Tamara Bhandari, MPH , PhD Candidate , University of California - San Diego ; Victor Nizet, MD , Professor of Pediatrics & Pharmacy , University of California - San Diego
Reduce Energy Use of Buildings: Using Smartphones to Automatically Power-Up and Power-Down Computers
Raul Viera , University of Puerto Rico ; Ken Christensen, PhD , University of South Florida
Population Genetics and Impact Threat Assessment of Invasive Jackson's Chameleons in Hawaii
Rebekah Klint , University of California, San Diego ; Brenden Holland, PhD , University of Hawaii
Transcriptome Profiling
Phuong Mai Tran , UCLA ; Miguel Edwards , Research mentor , UCLA ; Stephen Smale, PhD , PI , UCLA
An Ontology on Algorithms for High Spatial Resolution Image Interpretation
Schatzi Miranda , Universidad del Turabo ; François Petitjean, M.Sc , LSIIT (UMR CNRS 7005) ; Cecilia Zanni-Merk, PhD , Associate Professor , LSIIT (UMR CNRS 7005)
Analyses of Regulatory Activities of h923 in Human Epidermal Differentiation Complex(EDC)
Breeana Baker , Louisiana State University ; Danielle Albea , Lab Manager , Washington University School of Medicine ; Cristina de Guzman Strong, PhD , Washington University School of Medicine
Molecular Evolutionary analysis of Genetic Variation in Skeletal Muscle Sodium-Channel Gene (SCN4A)
Liz Garcia , Undergraduate student , Universidad del Este ; Sudir Kumar, PhD , Arizona State University ; Alan Filipski, PhD , Arizona State University
The Immediate Responses to Irradiation from Imaginal Discs and Hemocytes of Larval Manduca sexta.
Silva Nicholas, BS , San Francisco State University ; Sayed Miry, BS , San Francisco State University ; Megumi Fuse, PhD , Associate professor , San Francisco State University
Structure Determination of Holoenzyme Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase and Calmodulin using Chaperone Assisted Crystallography
Stephanie Hai Pineda , University of California, Irvine ; Victoria Jasion , University of California, Irvine ; Thomas Poulos, PhD , University of California, Irvine
Quantum Dots for Biological Probing
Nancy Wu , University of California, Los Angeles ; Jianmin Xu , University of California, Los Angeles ; Shimon Weiss , University of California, Los Angeles
Surveillance of H/ACA snoRNA Transcripts in RNA Processing Mutants
Tiffany Nguyen , University of California, Los Angeles ; Cesar Fernandez, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Guillaume Chanfreau, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
Improving Patient Understanding and Modeling Ability of Supplemental Thyroid Treatment
Jordan Williams , University of California, Los Angeles ; Joe DiStefano, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
The Exploration of Fibronectins Evolved by mRNA Display Selection as Novel Alternatives to Antibodies
Jonathan Diep , University of California, Los Angeles ; C. Anders Olson , University of California, Los Angeles ; Ren Sun, PhD , Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
EEG Source Localization: Spike Averaging in Pediatric Patients as a Predictor of the Cortical Epileptic Source
Madelen Diaz , Research Assistant , University of Miami ; Tara Stewart, PhD , Neuroscientist , Miami Children's Hospital
Exploring Holistic Approaches to the Characterization of Particles in the Environment
Ashley Anhalt , University of Arizona ; Tawnya Peterson, PhD , Assistant Professor , Oregon Health & Science University ; Paul Tratnyek , Oregon Health & Science University ; Joseph Needoba, PhD , Assistant Professor , Oregon Health & Science University ; Amanda Mather , Oregon Health & Science University
Climate Change and Prairie Plant Range Distributions
Danielle Fegan, B.A. , Michigan State University ; Scott Bridgham, PhD , University of Oregon ; Laurel Pfeifer-Meister, PhD , University of Oregon
Spectral Lines of the Circumstellar Gas of Ophiuchi 51
Josefa Baker , University of California, Los Angeles ; Michael Jura, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
Antimicrobial Activity Of Punica granatum (Pomegranate), A Middle Eastern Traditional Medicinal Plant
Jeanelle Diaz , Skyline College ; Tsz Ying Leung , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
Endocytosis regulates the growth and development of hematopoietic cells in Drosophila melanogaster
Charles Hernandez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Julian Martinez-Agosto, MD, PhD , Primary Investigator , University of California, Los Angeles
Petrology and Geochemistry of the Rattlesnake Hills Alkalic Intrusive Complex
Justin Mackey , Northeastern Illinois University ; Genet Duke, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Cindy Calderon , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kyle McNamara , Northeastern Illinois University
Characterization Of The Reductive Properties Of Cytochrome P450 BM3
Kyle Lakatos , Amgen Scholar , University of Washington ; Rüdiger Kaspera, PhD , Post-Doc , University of Washington ; Rheem Totah, PhD , Professor , University of Washington
Understanding the Mechanism of HIV-1 Restriction by Trim5aplha
Subasish Bhowmik , Student , Cornell University ; Wesley Sundquist, PhD , Co-Chair of Biochemistry , University of Utah
The Role of β-Catenin in Pancreatic Progenitors
Gregory Greene , Student , University of Utah ; Brett Baumgartner, B.S. , Graduate Student , University of Utah
Bounded Gradient Projection Methods For Sparse Video Recovery
David Jones , University of California, Merced ; Roummel Marcia, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Merced
Propagation Time of Graphs
My Huynh , Arizona State University ; Shanise Walker , University of Georgia ; Sarah Meyer , Smith College ; Leslie Hogben , Professor , Iowa State University ; Michael Young, PhD , Iowa State University ; Nicole Kingsley , Iowa State University
Characterizing Pathogenic B Cells that Cause Autoimmune Diabetes
Klondy Karina Canales , University of Washington ; Abdel Rahim Hamad, D.V.M, Ph.D , Assistant Professor of Pathology and Medicine , Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Mapping MoS2-Co Catalytic Nanostructures using HRTEM and TEM Simulations
Eduan Martínez-Soto , Undergraduate Student , Universidad Metropolitana (UMET) ; Manuel Ramos, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso ; Brenda Torres, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso ; Russell Chianelli, PhD , Professor of Chemistry and Materials Science and Materials Research Technology Institute , University of Texas, El Paso ; Domingo Ferrer, PhD , University of Texas at Austin ; Gilles Berhault, PhD , Université de Lyon
Isolation of Antiviral Agents found in Garlic with the aim of Finding a cure for HSV-1 Keratitis
Reihana Elsayed , University of Houston- Downtown ; Wendy Ramirez , University of Houston- Downtown ; Hamida Qavi , Dr. , University of Houston- Downtown ; Tyra Montgomery , Dr. , University of Houston- Downtown
Stable Isotope Fractionation in Carbonatites from Proterozoic to Recent: Tracking the Mantle Evolution of CO2
Sean O'Hara , Northeastern Illinois University ; Genet Duke, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
The Role of Iron Homeostasis in Tuberculosis and the Innate Immune Response
Martin Mwangi , University of California Los Angeles ; Philip Liu, PhD , University of California Los Angeles
Identification of Novel Genes Involved in Zinc Metabolism in Caernorhabditis Elegans
Daniel Cabrera , Washington University ; Hyun Cheol Roh, PhD , Washington University ; Sara Collier , Research Technician , Washington University ; Kerry Kornfeld, MD/PhD , Professor , Washington University
Investigating the Combined Effect of Trehalose, Oxyanions and their Counter Ions On The Survivability of the Lactobacillus acidophilus Bacteria
Oladapo Olaitan , Student , Louisiana Tech University, UW-Madison ; Santosh Mysore, PhD , Post-doc , UW-Madison
Model Base Design of Digital Filters using MatLab/Simulink
Emmanuel Lopez , Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico ; David Doheny, MSEE , Engineering Fellow , None
Possible anti-angiogenic activity of the recombinant mojastin mutant disintegrin, r-Moj-MP
Ana Aranda , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
Antibacterial Activity Of Heteromeles arbutifolia, An Ethnomedicinal Plant Historically Used By Native Americans
Nicole Garza , Skyline College ; Sean Lindner , skyline college ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
Molecular phylogeny of a rare New Zealand species of Lepidium (Brassicaceae)
Nadya Ali , Student Researcher , University of Washington, Seattle ; Veronica Di Stilio, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Washington, Seattle
Tyrosine Phosphorylation of the Carboxyl-Terminal Domain in RNA Polymerase II Regulates Binding of RPRD1B
Eduardo Reynoso, BS , University of California, San Diego ; Gabriel Pineda, PhD , PostDoctoral Fellow , University of California, San Diego ; Jean Wang, PhD , Professor , University of California, San Diego
Prunus mahaleb Inhibits The Gram-negative Bacterium Escherichia coli
Estella Gomez , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
Distribution Of Fecal Coliform Bacteria In A Central California Coastal Stream
Timoty Viray , Skyline College ; Eric Fung , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
Cloning and Characterization of Escherichia coli to Express Single-Chain Antibodies Against Clostridium difficile Toxins A and B
Iris Olivas , University of New Mexico ; Ivy Hurwitz, PhD , Center for Global Health ; Lloyd Zhao , Veterans Administration Health Care System ; Amit Gupta , Veterans Administration Health Care System
Regulation of Cytoplasmic Lipid Droplet Formation by Phytochemicals
Hendrick Pagan Torres , University of Puerto Rico ; Kee-Hong Kim, PhD , Purdue University
Using mRNA display to select for inhibitors of BMP signaling
Mayra Perez , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Jackelyn Alva, PhD , Research Scientist , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Hyongsok (Tom) Soh, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of California, Santa Barbara
Analyzing Intraday Movement of VIX Derivatives
Michelle Bongard , Loyola Marymount University ; Joseph LaBriola , Pomona College ; Vishnu Thaver , Notre Dame University ; Sara Adler, B.S. , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Marcel Blais, PhD , Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Undocumented and Unafraid
Claudia Carrete , St. Mary's University ; Laurie Schaffner, PhD , University of Illinois, Chicago
Petrology and geochemistry of the Judith Mountains alkalic igneous center, Montana, USA
Elizabeth Gammel , Northeastern Illinois University ; Genet Duke, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
The Effects of Avatar Ideals on Body Esteem and Body Satisfaction
Esbeyde Garcia , Cal State Dominguez Hills ; L. Mark Carrier, PhD , Professor , Cal State Dominguez Hills
Wireless Data Logger for Pectus Carinatum Brace Device
Asis Lopez, BS , Research Assistant , University of California, San Francisco ; Jonathan Liu, MS , Electrical Engineer , University of California, San Francisco ; Mozziyar Etemadi, MS , MD/PhD Student , University of California, San Francisco ; Michael Harrison, MD , Principal Investigator and Director of the Pediatric Device Consortium , University of California, San Francisco ; Shuvo Roy, PhD , Laboratory Director and Principal Investigator , University of California, San Francisco
Oncogenic Fusion Proteins and the Centrosome
Yorleny Vicioso , Stony Brook University ; Erin Turk, BS , Stanford University ; Irene Onyeneho, BA , Stanford University ; Tim Stearns, PhD , Principal Investigator , Stanford University
The Effect of Unemployment on Crimes
Nitza Marie Garcia Berrios , Universidad del Turabo ; Laura Mayoral, PhD , Institute for Economic Analysis
Spatial Variability of Soil Respiration In Row Crops
Chrissy Liu, candidate for BA , University of Pennsylvania ; Chris Kucharik, PhD , University of Wisconsin Madison ; Brianna Laube, candidate for MD , University of Wisconsin Madison ; Michael Cruse, candidate for PhD , University of Wisconsin Madison
Chemical Synthesis and Morphology of Truncated Icosahedral gold Nanoparticles
Luis M. Ortiz , Universidad Metropolitana, San Juan ; Manuel Ramos, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Carmen Rocha , University of Texas, El Paso ; Brenda Torres, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Maryam Zarei, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Russell Chianelli, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso
Prevalence of Drug Resistance and Associated Mutations in a Population of HIV + Puerto Ricans: 2005-2007
Luz Milbeth Cumba- Garcia , Universidad Metropolitana ; Luis Cubano, PhD , Associate Professor , Universidad Central del Caribe
Characterization of Natural Organic Matter Removal During Coagulation Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Jennifer Moutinho , Worcester Polytechnic Institute ; Fernando Rosario-Ortiz, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Colorado Boulder ; Julie Korak, BS , University of Colorado Boulder
Developing a Light Emitting Diode Sensor to Measure Plant Canopy Phenology
Maribel Jaquez , University of California, Irvine ; Jaclyn Hatala , University of California, Berkeley ; Dennis Baldocchi, PhD , Professor , University of California, Berkeley
Electronic States in Layered Si/SiO2/MoS2 Nanostructures
Luis Luciano , Universidad Metropolitana ; Manuel Ramos, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Russell Chianelli, PhD , Professor of Chemistry and Materials Science and Materials Research Technology Institute , University of Texas, El Paso ; Domingo Ferrer, PhD , University of Texas at Austin
Drag Control Through Moving Surface Boundary-Layer Control on a Circular Cylinder
Maha Haji , University of California, Berkeley ; James Schulmeister , Massachusetts Institute of Technology ; Jason Dahl, PhD , Massachusetts Institute of Technology ; Michael S. Triantafyllou, PhD , William I. Koch Professor of Marine Technology , Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A Chemical and Biological Study of Small Molecules from the Fungus Malbranchea graminicola
Virginia Murillo , Lab Assistant , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Jennifer Schmidt , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Katharine Watts, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Phil Crews, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
: Exploring the Function of Exaggerated Characteristics in Aeropedellus clavatus on an Elevational Gradient
Valerie Vidana , University of Colorado, Boulder ; Cesar Nufio, PhD , University of Colorado, Boulder
Investigating the Use of Volatility Derivatives to Hedge Portfolios
Nathan Lopez , Student , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Marcel Blais, PhD , Associate Professor , Worcester Polytechnic Institute ; Kerisha Burke , Howard University ; Jasmine Osorio , CUNY York College ; Nicolas Flores-Castillo, MA , Rice University
Chromatogram Distortion Caused By Passive Headspace Sampling
Pahoua Xiong , California State University, Fresno ; Eric Person, PhD , Assistant Professor , California State University, Fresno
Physical Characterization of Caenorhabditis Elegans MIG-10 Mutants
Olivia Deleon, BS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Samara Deleon, BS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Barbara Lyons, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
Surface Electromyographic study of Core and Lower Extremity Muscle Groups during Lower Limb Exercises on the Pilates Reformer
Imelda Rodriguez , San Diego State University ; Robert Pozos, Ph. D. , Professor of Biology , San Diego State University ; Michael Belliotti , San Diego State University ; Daniel Burciaga , San Diego State University
Identification of Putative Phr Signaling Peptide Encoding Genes in Non-Bacillus Species Using a Bioinformatic Approach
Danny Fernandez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Beth Lazazzera, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
Organic And Biological Differences In Soils
Jenny Park , Northeastern Illinois University ; Krystina Gomez , Northeastern Illinois University ; Laura Sanders, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Jean Hemzacek, MS , Instructor, Earth Science , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Voglesonger, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
Determination of the Phylogenetic Relationship of Four Strains of the Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes Aegypti
Nicole Charley, AS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Immo Hansen, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
The Effects of Quorum Sensing on the Growth and Luminescence of the Baterium Vibrio fischeri
Kara Curley, BS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Michele Nishiguchi, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
Cloning and Protein Expression Studies of an E. coli SOS Response Gene
Samantha Shorty, AS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Shelley Lusetti, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
Binding mode interaction between isoalantolactone and dengue virus
Wilnerys Hernandez , student , Universidad Metropolitana ; Michael Cato, PhD , Jackson State University
Characterizing Undifilum Species from Locoweed Using DNA Sequencing
Diana Yellow, AS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Rebecca Creamer, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
Investigation of a Possible Ancient Beach Deposit within Soil in an Urban Nature Center
Dyln Barkstrom , Northeastern Illinois University ; Elexius Thompson , Northeastern Illinois University ; Juan Torres , Northeastern Illinois University ; Laura Sanders, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Jean Hemzacek, MS , Instructor, Earth Science , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Voglesonger, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
A Study of Flavonoids on the Function of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembran Conductance Regulator Proteins
Robert Bridges, PhD , Rosalind Franklin University and Medical School ; Mary Montgomery , Rosalind Franklin University and Medical School
Study of Photobleaching Effect induced by high-repetition rate UV fiber laser on Arterial Vessel Tissue: Application to the development of an intravascular optical diagnostic system
Thong Nguyen , University of California, Davis ; Yang Sun, PhD , Project Scientist , University of California, Davis ; Laura Marcu, PhD , Professor , University of California
Development of a Modular Unmanned Underwater Robotic System / Design And Feasibility Study in Cooperative Navigation
Eduardo Moreno, BS , Research Assistant , University of Arizona ; Ricardo Sanfelice, PhD , University of Arizona
A Practical Approach to Reverse Engineering of Embedded Systems
Lucia Diaz , University of California, Irvine ; Ian Harris, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Irvine
Application of “In-situ Prepared” Phosphine-Phosphite Ligands in the Rhodium Catalyzed Hydrogenation of Olefins
Weyshla A. Rodriguez, Undergraduate , Universidad Metropolitana (UMET) ; Antonio Pizzano, PhD , Principal Investigator , Instituto de Investigaciones Química, Isla de la Cartuja ; Miguel Rubio, PhD , Researcher , Instituto de Investigaciones Química, Isla de la Cartuja ; Inmaculada Arribas, MD , Researcher , Instituto de Investigaciones Química, Isla de la Cartuja
Exploring the Role of MicroRNA in Synaptic Growth and Development in the Drosophila NMJ
Julia Garcia , Harvard Medical School ; Elizabeth McNeill, PhD , Harvard Medical School ; David Van Vactor, PhD , Harvard Medical School
Matrices of Continuous Functions
Justin Cyr , Syracuse University ; Nathan Meyers , Bowdoin College ; Crystal Peoples , Longwood University ; Justin Peters, PhD , Professor , Iowa State University ; Jason Ekstrand , Iowa State University
Characterization of a Novel Red-Pigmented Bacterium Isolated from a Large Hailstone
Paloma Lopez , Montana State University ; Alex Michaud , Montana State University ; John Priscu, PhD , Montana State University
Interactions of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in dual-species biofilms
Stephanie Deleon , Student Researcher , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Kendra Rumbaugh, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Allie Clinton , Student Researcher , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Impacts of Bisphenol-A Exposure on HOX Gene Expression in Human Cells
Rebecca Denney , University of Texas at Arlington ; Jonathan Comer , University of Texas at Tyler ; Sahba Kasiri , University of Texas at Arlington ; Imran Hussain , University of Texas at Arlington ; Subhrangsu Mandal , Associate Prefessor , University of Texas at Arlington
Data Quality Management of Black Box Monitored Driving Behaviors in a Sleep Apnea Study
Amy Ruiz Goyco , University of Puerto Rico ; Jeffrey D. Dawson, Sc.D. , Biostatistics Professor , University of Iowa ; Kayse Lee , Bethel University ; Nicole Lovell , Hollins University
A Novel Method for Detection and Quantification of Genome-Wide Methylation
Jeff Vierstra , Graduate Student , University of Washington ; Bhavatharini Kasinathan , Student , University of Iowa ; John Stamatoyannopoulos, MD , Associate Professor , University of Washington
Are Diverse Algae more Efficient at Caputring Light Spectrum and Converting it to Algae Biofuel Purposes?
Tsz Fung (Garfield) Kwan , Lab Assistant , University of California, San Diego ; Jonathan Shurin, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, San Diego
Signaling Patterns in the Saccharomyces cerevisiae Phosphoproteome under Oxidative Stress
Anderson Marissa, B.S. , Student , University of Washington ; William Edelman, B.S. , Graduate Student , University of Washington ; Swaney Danielle, PhD , University of Washington ; Judit Villen, PhD , Assistant Professor of Genome Sciences , University of Washington
Tissue Specific Expression Of Ndi-1 in Drosophila Show No Increase In Stress Resistance
Jacqueline Graniel , University of California, Los Angeles ; Jae Hur, PhD , Dr. , University of California, Los Angeles ; David Walker, PhD , Dr. , University of California, Los Angeles
Digital photography for detecting change in lodgepole pine forests
Michael Kinsey , Montana State Univerisity-Bozeman ; Paul Stoy , Montana State University-Bozeman
The Effect of a Long Term Synbiotic Diet on Aging Mouse Skeletal Muscle Protein Levels
Whitney White , Pueblo Community College ; Cynthia Blanton, PhD , Idaho State University ; Annette Gabaldon, PhD , Colorado State University- Pueblo
Upper main sequence stars with anomalous abundances
Verónica Pérez, undergraduate , Universidad Metropolitana ; Carlos Saffe, PhD , Instituto de Ciencias Astronómicas de la Tierra y del Espacio
Community Profiling: 16S rDNA Characterization of Bacteria on Halodule wrightii using PCR-DGGE and sequencing
Juan Soliz , Texas A&M, Corpus Christi ; Vaerie Chilton , Community Profiling: 16S rDNA Characterization of Bacteria on Halodule wrightii using PCR-DGGE and sequencing , Texas A&M, Corpus Christi ; Kirk Cammarata, PhD , Texas A&M, Corpus Christi
Inhibiting The Growth Of Biofilm With Plant Extracts
Rafael Justiz , South Plains College ; Michael San Francisco, PhD , Texas Tech University
Run Test GUI
Rafael Rodriguez, Undergraduate , Universidad Interamericna de Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus ; Omar Haddad, PhD , Senior Digital Electronics Engineer , NASA
Examining Ionization Parameterizations for Energetic Electrons in the Ionosphere Using TIME-GCM Simulations
Alexandra Woolman , Intern , University Corporation for Atmospheric Research ; Gang Lu, PhD , Scientist , National Center for Atmospheric Research
Using Social Media to Enhance the Pacific Disaster Center's Relationship with the Online Community
Kanoe Hardin , University of Hawaii Maui College ; Ray Shirkhodai , Executive Director , Pacific Disaster Center
Effect of Compost Composition on the Abundance and Diversity of Generalist Insect Predators in Agricultural Fields
Monica Beers , University of Vermont ; Deborah Neher, PhD , University of Vermont ; Yolanda Chen, PhD , Assistant professor , University of Vermont ; Scott Lewins, MS , University of Vermont
Methylphenidate and Memory: Effects of Methylphenidate on Morris Water Maze Learning
Carina Block , University of California, San Diego ; Stephan Anagnostaras, PhD , University of California, San Diego ; Stephanie Carmack , University of California, San Diego
Seasonality in Immune System Function of Deer Mice (Peromyscus maniculatus)
Nellie McLean , Fort Lewis College ; Alena Simpkiss , Fort Lewis College ; Sherry Paddock , Fort Lewis College ; David Blake, PhD , Assistant professor , Fort Lewis College ; Erin Lehmer, PhD , Assistant Professor of Biology , Fort Lewis College
Formation of a Dyadic Metal Oxide Heterostructure from a WO3 Nanoparticle Thin Film and TiO2 Nanoparticles for Efficient Separation of Charge
Allison Cardiel , Carleton College ; Michelle Benson , University of Wisconsin ; Robert Hamers, PhD , University of Wisconsin
Uranium Abatement-Can We Measure the Ions That May Interfere?
Tyephelia Nez, AS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Antonio Lara, PhD , Student , New Mexico State University
Design of an optimized synthesis for N-methylated cyclodepsipeptide cotransin
Ashley Chacon , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Tina White , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Scott Lokey , University of California, Santa Cruz
Radiometer's Robust Housing
WIlbur Murphy, BS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Laura Boucheron, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
Role of Mammalian Disease Genes in Caenorhabditis elegans Development
Eddie Dominguez , Research Assistant , New Mexico State Universtiy ; Ahna Skop, PhD/DSc , Assistant Professor of Genetics , University of Wisconsin-Madison
Synthesis and Characterization of UV Active Compounds for Quenching Metallocene-Catalyzed Polymerization Reactions: an Approach to Understanding their kinetics
Jairo A Guerrero , University of Wisconsin-Parkside ; Luke Nelsen, PhD , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Clark Landis, PhD , Professor , University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nanoparticle Binding As A Function Of Membrane Potential
Syeda Anum , Northeastern University ; Christine Payne, PhD , Georgia Institute of Technology
CYP2S1 Modulation of Prostaglandin Synthesis in Cultured Human Lung Cells
Yarnell Jim, AS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Aaron Rowland, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
Fundamental Investigations of Thread-Based Separations
Lauren Tedmon , University of Texas at Arlington ; Sulak Sumitsawan , University of Texas at Arlington ; Richard Timmons, PhD , University of Texas at Arlington ; Kevin Schug, PhD , University of Texas at Arlington
Characterization Of Upper Limb Motor Learning For Humans
Zachary Wells , University of California Santa Cruz ; Matthew Simkins , University of California Santa Cruz ; Jacob Rosen, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California Santa Cruz, Bionics Lab
Effect of Bisphenol A (BPA) on Chromosomal Spindle Assembly
Emma Barker, AS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Charles Shuster, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
Presence of brown adipose tissue may decrease risk for developing metabolic syndrome
Kolenya Holly , Southern Utah University ; Patrick Bell, BS , University of Utah ; Jaci Skidmore, BS , Research Assistant , University of Utah ; Casey Tak , University of Utah ; M. Nazeem Nanjee, PhD , University of Utah ; Nicole Mihalopoulos, MD/MPH , Associate Professor , University of Utah
Preservation of mitochondrial structure and function by the cocoa flavanol Epicatechin
Christine de la Fuente , California State University, Los Angeles ; Katrina Yamazaki , University of California, San Diego
Toxicity of Sediments From Urban Playa Wetlands: Hyalella azteca Survival and Growth
Maria Nunez , South Plains College ; Victoria Volanos , South Plains College ; Donn Edwards , Texas Tech University ; Morgan Willming , Texas Tech University ; Jonathan Maul , Texas Tech University
Understanding Health Consequences of Metals Exposure
Ranalda Tsosie , University of New Mexico ; Karen L. Cooper, PhD , University of New Mexico ; Laurie G. Hudson, PhD , Professor , University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
Proposed Consumption Advisories of Lake Trout for Lake Pend Oreille and Yellowstone Lake
Was'tewin Smiley, AS , Student Intern , Salish Kootenai College ; Trey Saddler , Salish Kootenai College ; Doug Stevens, PhD , Salish Kootenai College
Isolation of Anti-viral Agents found in Garlic with the hope of finding a cure for the HSV-1 Virus Keratitis
Reihana Elsayed , University of Houston- Downtown ; Wendy Ramirez , University of Houston-Downtown
Mercury Exposure Among Flathead Indian Reservation WIC Participants
Trey Saddler , Salish Kootenai College ; Was'tewin Smiley, AS , Student Intern , Salish Kootenai College ; Doug Stevens, PhD , Salish Kootenai College ; Sandra Kuntz , Montana State University
Alternative Splicing Coupled to Nonsense-Mediated Decay In Splicing Factor Expression Regulation
Diana Summers , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Alan Zahler, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
The Magic Behind the Franklin Magic Circle
Rebecca Garcia, PhD , Associate Professor , Sam Houston State University ; Maxsimino Montes , Sam Houston State University ; Tatiana Kovyrshina , Sam Houston State University ; Katie Watkins , Sam Houston State University
Fullerene Carbon Nanoparticles Inhibit Macrophage Response to a Viral Stimulus
Adriana Rodriguez , Redlands Community College ; Raquel Suro , University of Texas at El Paso ; Kristina Barron , University of Texas at El Paso ; Kristine (Tina) Garza, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
Optical Properties of Cephalopod Skin
Erzsebet Vincent , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Viva Horowitz, MA , Graduate Student Researcher , University of California, Santa Barbara ; David Awschalom, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
Particle Trapping Using Dielectrophoresis
Jenny Lei , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Advantika Sodhi , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Luke Theogarajan, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
Orbital Dynamics of the Earth-Moon System
Matthew Rappeline , Kapiolani Community College ; Herve Collin, PhD , Professor of Physics , Kapiolani Community College
Strategy of Purification of the Glutamine-rich Domain of the Corepressor Groucho
Kenny Robles , University of California, Los Angeles ; Alberto Ponce , University of California, Los Angeles ; Wiam Turki-Judeh, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Pak Wong , University of California, Los Angeles ; Albert J. Courey, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
Reverse Micellar Extraction of Cellulases with Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (AOT) in Isooctane
Alfredo Perez , Research Assistant , University Of California, San Diego ; Sandra Storm, Dipl. Ing. , Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg
Multidimensonal Study of Fenestrate Microbialites
Marisol Juarez Rivera , Student , University of California, Davis ; Dawn Sumner, PhD , Professor , University of California, Davis
Game of Chomp: Extended Analysis
Salvador Badillo-Rios , University of California, Irvine ; Sarah Eichhorn, PhD , University of California Irvine
Investigation of Quinone Reductase and Nitroreductase Activities with the AzoC Enzyme
Nyssa Cullin , Student , Oklahoma State University ; Gilbert John, PhD , Associate Professor , Oklahoma State University
Statistical Analysis of the Velocity Fluctuations in a Strong Detonation- Turbulence Interaction
Sarah Hussein , Numerical Analyst , University of Texas at Arlington ; Frank Lu, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at Arlington
Characterization of Trypanosoma cruzi Microvesicles as Potential Chemotherapeutic Targets
Lauren Wheeler , Kansas State University ; Silas Rodrigues, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso ; Igor Almeida, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
Neutralization of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 Alters Phosphate Requirement of Growing Chicks
Kimberly S. Burgess , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Elizabeth A. Bobeck , Research Mentor , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Jeffrey W. Bishop , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Mark E. Cook, PhD , University of Wisconsin-Madison
Community Level Comparisons Of Leaf Traits And Water Relations Of Woody Plants In Three Southern California Habitats: Coastal Sage Scrub, Oak Woodland, And Riparian Woodland
Nick Tran , California State University, Fullerton ; Lauren Dorough , California State University, Fullerton ; Andrew Cisneros , California State University, Fullerton ; Dylan Tennant , California State University, Fullerton ; Mauricio Gomez , California State University, Fullerton ; William Hoese, PhD , California State University, Fullerton ; H. Jochen Schenk, PhD , Professor , California State University of Fullerton
One Dimensional and Two Dimensional Infrared Spectroscopy of Polyglutamine Aggregates using Protein Synthesis
Emily Saunders , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Lauren Buchanan , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Andrew Jon Hoganson , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Emily Blanco , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Martin Zanni , University of Wisconsin-Madison
Designing a Mechanical Cycler to Test a Wave Energy Generator
Jasmine Pahukula , Oregon State University ; Dee Symonds, PhD , Senior Scientist , Trex Enterprises ; Ned Davis, PhD , Trex Enterprises ; Michael Engelmann, PhD , Trex Enterprises
Protein Correlation between Plants to Aid in Biofuel Analysis
Autumn Emerson , University of California, Los Angeles ; David Lopez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Matteo Pellegrini, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
A Survey of Local Feline Gut Microbiome
Emily Mishina, AA , A Survey of Local Feline Gut Microbiome , Kapi`olani Community College ; Matthew Tuthill, PhD , Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology , Kapi`olani Community College
Purification of Apolipoprotein A-1 For the Synthesis of Nanodiscs in the Structural Study of Bcl-2 Family Membrane Proteins
Michelle Saenz , Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science ; Kyoung Joon Oh, PhD , Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Analysis of Data from the Iowa Child Passenger Safety Survey
Keishla Lucena , Student , University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez ; Joseph Cavanaugh, PhD , College of Public Health/University of Iowa,Iowa City, Iowa ; Lauren Mondin, BA , Sam Houston State University
The Relative Contributions of Parent Attachment Vs. Peer Attachment in Emerging Adulthood
Kiara Irick , University of Vermont ; Jamie Abaied, PhD , Professor/Researcher , University of Vermont
Regulation of Osm1 in the Mitochondria
Jonathan Gonzalez, Undergraduate , Researcher , University of California, Los Angeles ; Sonya Neal, Graduate , Researcher , University of California, Los Angeles ; Cennyana Boon, Lab Tech , Lab technician , University of California, Los Angeles ; Carla Koehler, PhD , Faculty , University of California, Los Angles
Identification of Circadian Clock Genes Affecting Synechoccocus elongatus PCC 7942
Darae Jun , University of California, San Diego ; Ryan Shulzaberger , University of California, San Diego ; Anna Bree , University of California, San Diego ; Susan Golden, PhD , University of California, San Diego
Muscle Atrophy in the C2C12 Myotube Model upon Treatment with Dexamethasone
Stephanie Soderberg , American River College ; Monica Watson , University of California, Davis ; David Furlow, PhD , Professor , University of California, Davis
Cell Cycle Regulation of Igo2 in Budding Yeast
Kyle Pelot , Research Assistant , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Vu Thai, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Doug Kellogg, PhD , Professor of MCD Biology , University of California, Santa Cruz
Largest Realistic Environment Simulation for Robotic Control Software
Jessica De Silva , California State University, Stanislaus ; Nicola Basilico, PhD , University of California, Merced ; Stefano Carpin, PhD , University of California, Merced
Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Refrigerant Choices in Window Air Conditioner Units
Michael Galka , University of Arizona ; Paul Blowers, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Arizona
Rheostat-like Regulation of the cytoplasmic C-terminal tail of Polycystin-1 in Polycystic Kidney Disease
David Wallace , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Kevin Kipp, BS , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Thomas Weimbs, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara
Slip Rate of The Northern San Jacinto Fault From GPS Measurements
Ashley Grijalva , Undergrad Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Sally McGill, PhD , California State University ; Adrian Borsa, PhD , UNAVCO
Effect of Paraquat on Microglial Activation in PACAP Knockout Mice
Noor Bala, AS , University of California, Los Angeles ; Melanie Watson, PhD , Postdoctoral Fellow , University of California, Los Angeles ; Marie-Francoise Chesselet, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
Age Determination for the Open Cluster NGC 6939 from the Eclipsing Binary Member V12
Chantal Gonzalez , Research Assistant , San Diego State University ; Eric Sanquist, PhD , Professor , San Diego State University
Expression and Purification of the Enzyme Pyruvate Phosphate Dikinase from Leishmania major as a Chemotherapeutic Target
Rachel Aguilar , Cerritos College ; Cristina Gutierrez-Vargas , University of Texas ; Miguel Vasquez , University of Texas ; Carylinda Serna , University of Texas ; Rosa Maldonado, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Texas
Circadian Rhythms in the Mantis, Sphodromantis lineola
Jessica Dominguez , Undergradute Student Researcher , Northeastern Illinois University ; Andrea Salis , Northeastern Illinois University ; Taylor Slapinski , Northeastern Illinois University ; Damien Laudier, PhD , Laudier Histology ; Aaron Schirmer, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Frederick R. Prete, PhD , Instructor , Northeastern Illinois University
Cloning in Response to Predation in Several Echinoderm Species
Jacob Cravens , Partnership in Education Program ; Shawn Arellano , Woods Hole Oceanograhpic Institution
Sulfur's Potential to Decrease the Severity of Root Rot Caused by Aphanomyces euteiches
Megan Daniels , Binghamton University (SUNY) ; Victoria Seitz , University of Wisconsin, Madison ; Douglas Rouse, PhD , University of Wisconsin, Madison
NOVEL APPLICATION OF FLUORESCENCE BASED ON RHODAMINE B
Stanislav Barskov , University of Houston Donwtown ; Mian Jiang, PhD , University of Houston Downtown
The Effect of Fluid Shear Force on Tissue Engineered Cartilage Quality
Ankit Kaushik , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Stephen Goldman , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Gilda Barabino, PhD , Georgia Institute of Technology
APPLICATION OF FLUORESCENCE BASED ON RHODAMINE B
Stanislav Barskov , University of Houston Donwtown ; Rodney Lubowa , University of Houston Downtown ; Mian Jiang, PhD , University of Houston Downtown
Detecting Groundwater Velocity with the Point Velocity Probe
Billy Taylor, AS , Haskell Indian Nations University ; John Devlin, PhD , University of Kansas
Comparing Touch DNA Sample Collection Methods for Enhancing the Recovery of Single Source Profiles
Corissa Harris , Santa Clara County Crime Laboratory ; Amanda Cardenas , Criminalist , Santa Clara County Crime Laboratory ; Steven Lee, PhD , San Jose State University ; Phillip Nhan , San Jose State University ; Brooke Barloewen, MS , Supervising Criminalist/ CODIS Administrator , Santa Clara County Crime Laboratory
Randomized Matrix Multiplication
Ilse Ipsen , North Carolina State University ; Thomas Wentworth , North Carolina State University ; Derek Young , Iowa State University ; Daniel Peach , Bates College ; Maurice Gibson , Albany State University ; Colin Gray , University of Evansville
Exact Solutions to the Toda Lattice Equation
Marcos Duran , University of Texas at Arlington ; Tuncay Aktosun, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at Arlington
Agent Based Model Forr Quantifying Maternal Effects On Genotypic Proportions
Vicente Valle , The University of Texas - Pan American ; Katie Sebastian , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ; Mark Holmes, PhD , Professor , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Micromere cell membranes in Lychechinus pictus embryos have distinct properties
Rachel Noyes , Marine Biological Laboratory ; David Burgess, PhD , Professor , Boston College
Phenotypic Analysis of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Supplemented with Sublethal and Toxic Levels of Cd
Rey Martin , University of California, Los Angeles ; Janette Kropat, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Sabeeha Merchant, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Madeli Castruita, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
Mathematical Modeling of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter in Texas Vineyards
Sara Wilder , University of Houston Downtown ; Tuan Nguyen , University of Houston Downtown ; Jeong-mi Yoon, PhD , University of Houston Downtown ; Volodymyr Hrynkiv, PhD , University of Houston Downtown ; Lisa Morano, PhD , Department Chair , University of Houston- Downtown
Plant-derived Auxins as Inhibitors of Neutrophil Myeloperoxidase: Potential Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
Kim Ngan Huynh, AA , University of California, Davis ; Jason Eiserich, PhD , University of California, Davis
Novel Dye Based pH sensor to Supplement Commercial pH Glass Probe
Nameera Fatima Baig , University of Houston-Downtown ; Mian Jiang, PhD , University of Houston Downtown
Asthma Symptom Fluctuation in Relation to Body Mass Index and Sex in Children
Cynthia Wilson , University of Utah ; Sarah Halbern, MSPH , Research Coordinator , University of Utah ; Karmella Koopmeiners, RN, MS , Clinical Nurse Specialist , Primary Children's Medical Center ; Flory Nkoy, MD, MS, MPH , Associate Professor/PI , University of Utah
Survey of Wild Rice and Other Aquatic Vegetation of Lower Rice Lake Using Landsat Multispectral Analysis
Dianne Kier , White Earth Tribal community college ; Michael Price, MS , Instructor/Mentor , White Earth Tribal community college ; Bull Bennett, PHD , PI , Kiksapa consulting ; Greg Van Doren, PhD , Aceademic Dean , White Earth Tribal and Community College
Phytoliths as indicators of presence and abundance of Zizania palustris (wild rice)
Shelden Misquadace, AS , Research Associate , Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College ; Robert Thompson, PhD , Ph.D. Research Associate , University of Minnesota, Minneapolis ; Amy Mybro, PhD , Ph.D. Research Associate , University on Minnesota, Minneapolis
Down-regulation of Nurr1 in Rat Substantia Nigra Impairs Cognition
Gabriel Flores, Undergraduate , Student , New Mexico State University ; Ryan Knier, B.S , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Corinna Burger, PhD , University of Wisconsin-Madison
Analysis of the CAM and CCSM 4.0 Compared with Observations in the Southwestern United States
Manuel Hernandez , Texas A&M University ; Joseph Tribbia, PhD , Senior Scientist , National Center for Atmospheric Research ; Julie Caron, MS , Associate Scientist , National Center for Atmospheric Research
Role of Wnt4 in Chick Myogenesis
Anthony Eritano , Student Research Assistant , San Francisco State University ; Lisa Galli, BS , Lab Manager , San Francisco State University ; Laura Burrus, PhD , Full Professor , San Francisco State University
Obtaining Access To Membrane Proteins Using Cell-free Technologies And Nanolipoproteins
Candice Gellner , University of California, Davis ; Matthew Coleman, PhD , Senior Scientist , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
A Genetic Approach to Abscisic Acid Signaling And RNA Interference In Arabidopsis Embryogenesis
Adrianna Flores , Undergrad Researcher , South Plains College ; Fan Jia, BS , Graduate Student , Texas Tech University ; Chris Rock, PhD , Associate Professor , Texas Tech University
A Role for Autophagy in Human Papillomavirus Infection
Margie Pena , Student Researcher , University of New Mexico ; Sergio De Haro, PhD , Post Doc , University of New Mexico ; Michelle Ozbun, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of New Mexico
The Grow Box Experiment
Dustin Thomas, AS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Kevin Lombard, PhD , Professor , San Juan Community College ; Don Hyder, PhD , Professor , San Juan Community College
Crystal Structures of a Bacteriophytochrome from Stigmatella aurantiaca Reveal Amino Acids that Modulate Photoconversion
Svetlana E. Kovaleva , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Nicole C. Woitowich , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Wesley B. Ozarowski , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Aaron Schirmer , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina A. Stojković , Northeastern Illinois University
A Unique Mangrove Arthropod Community in the Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Puerto Rico
Livia Pagan , UNIVERSIDAD DEL TURABO ; Maria Barberena-Arias, PhD , assistant professor , UNIVERSIDAD DEL TURABO
Neuronal Activity Contributes to Synaptic Partner Recognition in Caenorhabditis elegans
Alexandra Lincoln , NSF REU Research for Undergraduates using Molecular Biological Applications, San José State University ; Kristine Miller , San José State University ; Benjamin Barsi-Rhyne , San José State University ; Christopher Vargas , NSF REU Research for Undergraduates using Molecular Biological Applications, San José State University ; Miri Vanhoven, PhD , San José State University
Optimizing Algorithm for Reliability ASsessment of Radial Lifeline Systems
Preston Walker , Texas State University ; Lynette Guzman , Univeristy of Arizona ; Stephanie Miller , University of Alabama ; Javier Rojo, PhD , Professor , Rice University
Spectral Broadening via Vinylene Copolymers for Bulk Heterojunction Polymer Solar Cells
Theodore Hicks , Student , Morehouse College ; Andrey Rudenko , University of Southern California ; Beate Burkhart , University of Southern California ; Barry Thompson, PhD , Professor , University of Southern California
Optimization Of Degenerate Primers of idiA Gene to Distinguish Strains Of Marine Cyanobacterium Synechococcus On Site
Christopher P. Britton Elias , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Nicole Pereira, PhD , Microbial Oceanographer , University of California, Santa Cruz
Discovery and Validation of Copy Number Variants in Autism
Daryl Dhanraj , Morehouse College ; Santhosh Girirajan, MBBS, PhD , University Of Washinton, Seattle ; Megan Dennis, PhD , University Of Washinton, Seattle ; Carl Baker, PhD , University Of Washinton, Seattle ; Evan Eichler, PhD , University Of Washinton, Seattle
Exported Molecules that Distinguish Normal and JNCL Fibroblasts as a Biomarker for JNCL Disease Progression and Therapeutic Efficacy
Lillian Perez , Summer Research Assistant , Rosalind Franklin University Medical School ; Jamie Palma, BS , Laboratory Technician , Rosalind Franklin University Medical School ; Dominik Duelli, PhD , Assistant Professor , Rosalind Franklin University Medical School
Immunohistochemical Profiling of Creatine Kinase and Adenylate Kinase in Adult Mouse Retina: Implications in Retinal Metabolism
Valerie Jordan, N/A , University of Houston-Downtown ; Jerry Johnson, PhD , University of Houston-Downtown
Resistivity of Ion-Bombarded Chromium Thin-Films
Donez Horton-Bailey , University of California, Santa Cruz ; David Cooke, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Zoe Boekelheide, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Frances Hellman, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
Role of Sphingosine Kinase 1 and Sphingosine Kinase 2 in Anti-Collagen Induced Arthritis
Nora Ortega , National Institutes of Health ; Jennifer Sargent, PhD , National Institutes of Health ; Francoise Meylan, PhD , National Institutes of Health ; Ana Olivera, PhD , National Institutes of Health ; Juan Rivera, PhD , National Institutes of Health
Development and Characterization of a Novel Amine Dehydrogenase from Bacillus badius Phenylalanine Dehydrogenase
Jose Sanchez, BS candidate , Student , University of Puerto Rico at Humacao ; Michael Abrahamson, PhD candidate , Student , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Andreas Bommarius, PhD , Professor , Georgia Institute of Technology
Nanoscale Comparison Of Light And Dark-Adapted States Of Bacterial Photoreceptors
Lara Milenković , Northeastern Illinois Universiy ; Peter Carrizales , Northeastern Illinois University ; Sarah Vorphal, BS , Ms. , Northeastern Illinois University ; Alexandra Sakols , Northeastern Illinois University ; Nicole C. Woitowich , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Nicholson, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Stefan Tsonchev, PhD , Associate Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina Stojkovic, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
Tunable thiopyrylium end group for all optical switching applications
Tianzhu Ge , University of Washington ; Joshua Davies , University of Washington
Time complexity of Self-assembly Process with Misbehaving Parts
Ivan Lucatero , University of California Santa Barbara ; Sebastian Perusset , University of California Santa Barbara ; Anahita Mirtabatabaei , University of California Santa Barbara
The Selective and Partial Reduction of Nitriles Was Achieved Through the Generation of Dichloroindium Hydride via the Reduction of Indium Trichloride With Either: Sodium Borohydride, Diisobutylaluminum Hydride, or Lithium Aminoborohydride
Panathda Bayrasy , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Jaime Z. Saavedra , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Bakthan Singaram , Professor of Chemistry , University of California, Santa Cruz
Comparison of Acute and Repeated Phencyclidine Treatments in Mice as Pharmacological Models of Schizophrenia
Jose Marquez, Student , Universidad Metropolitana ; Anna Castańe, PhD , Instituto de investigaciones biomédicas de Barcelona
Determination of Carbohydrate Concentrations Associated with Atmospheric Particulate Matter in Boulder, CO
Wilmarie Marrero-Ortiz , University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras ; Mark Hernandez, PhD , Professor , University of Colorado Boulder ; Alina Handorean, PhD , University of Colorado Boulder
The Effects of Dietary Fatty Acid Composition in High-Fat Meals on Ghrelin
Theresa Tokar , Texas Tech University ; Amanda Kozimor, BS, RD , Research Assistant, Graduate Student , Texas Tech University ; Jamie Cooper, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University
Investigation of Isoprene Synthase Protein Expression in Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 by Liquid Chromatography Tandem-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Dorielys Valentin Ortiz , Universidad Metropolitana ; Toivo Kallas, PhD , University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Rap1 Co-Localization with E-Cadherin and Beta-Intregrin During Drosophila Eye Development
Shannon Garcia, BS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Jennifer Curtiss, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
An Analytical Investigation of Thermal Contact Resistance in a Thermal Barrier Coating System
Amelia Herrera , Undergraduate Research Assistant , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Aimee Flores , Undergraduate Research Assistant , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Raymond Valdes , Graduate Research Assistant , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Ted Bennett, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
Geographic Information System (GIS) Metadata Portal Website Migration
Alan Hanesana , Honolulu Community College ; David Askov , Geospatial Information Services Lead , Pacific Disaster Center ; Richard Nezelek , Pacific Disaster Center
Through Fall Study
Samuel Wall , Salish Kootenai College ; Richard Bigley, PhD , The Evergreen State College
A Debris Mitigation Study for a Commercial Solar Panel Installation
Mariflor Caronan , Northern Arizona University ; Richard Puga , Manager , HNu Energy
Expression and Purification of Three Dioxygenases from the Plant Arabidopsis thaliana to Determine Their Possible Role in Phenanthrene Detoxification
Carlos Giron , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Adan Colon-Carmona, PhD , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Juan C. Hernandez-Vega , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Daniel Kosilla , University of Massachusetts Boston
FGF Signaling In The Blastocyst Seems To Function As A Positional Cue For Sorting Primitive Endoderm Cells At The Blastocoel Cavity
Sophia Petraki , Undergraduate Student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Tristan Frum , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Amy Ralston, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
Examining the Feasibility and Acceptability of an Expressive Writing Intervention with HIV-Positive Methamphetamine-Using Men who have Sex with Men
Krystal Parra , Research Assistant , National Institute of Drug Abuse ; Adam Carrico, PhD , Primary Investigator , University of California, San Francisco ; Judith T. Moskowitz, PhD, MD , University of California, San Francisco
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of C. jejuni Isolated From Beef Cattle
Shivanna Johnson , The University of Arizona ; Rita Mild , The University of Arizona ; Lynn Joens, PhD , The University of Arizona
Generating GFP::HIS-35 Transgenic Strain through MosSCI Technique
Rodrigo Estrada , San Francisco State University ; Margaret Jow, PhD , San Francisco State University ; Tiana Magsanoc , San Francisco State University ; Tammy Wu, PhD , San Francisco State University ; Diana Chu, PhD , San Francisco State University
Femtosecond Laser Damage Threshold of Titanium Dioxide
Grisel Rivera , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Jonathan Bradley, PhD , Harvard University ; Christopher Evans , Harvard University ; Eric Mazur, PhD , Harvard University
Biomechanical characteristics of the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans' locomotive behavior in varying environments
Andrew Armstrong , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Aparna Alavalapadu , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Alejandro Bilbao , Texas Tech University ; Amar Patel , Texas Tech University ; Jerzy Blawzdziewicz, PhD , Professor , Texas Tech University ; Siva Vanapalli, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University ; Kendra Rumbaugh, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Identifying Genes Involved in Lactose Metabolism in Caulobacter crescentus by Transposon Mutagenesis
Erik Rodriguez , Univeristy of California, Davis ; Joseph Chen, PhD , California State University, San Francisco
Understanding Wind Profiler Observations of Stratocumulus-Topped Marine Boundary Layer
Javier Lujan , Understanding Wind Profiler Observations of Stratocumulus-Topped Marine Boundary Layer , University of Texas at El Paso ; Leslie Hartten, PhD , NOAA/Earth System Research Laboratory
Analyses of Two Oxidase Homologs in the Plant Pathogenic Fungus, Vertcillium dahliae
Adriana Picazo , California State Universtiy, Monterey Bay ; Scott Gold, PhD , United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service ; Steven Klosterman, PhD , Research Molecular Biologist , United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
The Importance of DKC1 Pseudouridine Capacity in Translational Control and X-linked Dyskeratosis Congenita Pathogenesis
Jessica Johl , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Mary McMahon, PhD , University of California, San Francisco ; Davide Ruggero, PhD , University of California, San Francisco
Diet And Diversity: Bumblebee (Bombus spp.) Community Response To Flowering Plant Diversity In Virginia Grassland Meadows
Jessica Orozco , Student , San Francisco State University ; Rosemary Malfi, BA , University of Virginia
Extension of Grammatical Evolution Decision Trees for Family Trio Data
Holly Petruso , North Carolina State University ; Alison Motsinger-Reif , North Carolina State University
The Contribution of Genotoxic Stress to the Formation of Chromosome Bridges in Anaphase
Jesse Garcia , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California Davis ; Kenneth Kaplan, PhD , Prinicipal Investigator , University of California Davis
Hierarchical Analysis of Music and Spider Silk using Category Theory
Edgardo Vázquez , Universidad Metropolitana ; Tristan Giesa , Massachusetts Institute of Technology ; Markus J. Buehler, PhD , PI: Laboratory for Atomistic and Molecular Mechanics , Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bacteria In Activated Waste-Water Through Culture-Independent Molecular Techniques
Omar Padilla , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey ; Cleber Ouverney, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
The Role of Writhe Bias in Phage DNA Knotting
Victor Rodriguez, BS , San Francisco State University ; Gemma Estrada Girona, MS , San Francisco State University ; Javier Arsuaga, PhD , San Francisco State University ; Sally Pasion, PhD , San Francisco State University
Cryptic speciation in the freshwater invertebrate, Lecane luna, from isolated waters of the Chihuahuan Desert
Arturo Ortega , University of Texas at El Paso ; Elizabeth Walsh, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
Interaction of spontaneous retinal activity and semaphorin signaling on stereotyped axon pruning in primary visual cortex
Jeremy Crane , University of California, Davis ; Karl Murray, PhD , University of California, Davis ; Hwai-Jong Cheng, MD, PhD , University of California, Davis
Sequence Similar-Structure Dissimilar Proteins Pairs in the Protein Data Bank caused by Protein Flexibility
Glorimar Castro-Noriega , University of Puerto Rico at Humacao ; Andreas Prlić , Senior Scientist , Univertity of California, San Diego ; Philip Bourne , University of California, San Diego
Impairment of TrkB Receptor Endocytosis by Beta-Amyloid Oligomers is Rescued by UCH-L1
Brittany Aguilar, BS , Staff Research Associate , University of California, Irvine ; Carl Cotman, PhD , Director, Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia, Research and Graduate Studies , University of California, Irvine ; Wayne Poon, PhD , University of California, Irvine
Phylogeny of the North American Rhodiola based on Chloroplast DNA Sequence Data
Brian Teichert , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Nelson Gonzalez, BA , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Joel Olfelt, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
RP58 Maintains Neural Progenitor Cells of the Developing Spinal Cord
Kimberly Frutoz , University of California-Los Angeles ; Zachary Gaber, M.S , University of California-Los Angeles ; Bennett Novitch, PhD , University of California-Los Angeles
The Effectiveness of Monomeric Griffithsin in HIV Prevention and its Relationship with Dimeric Griffithsin
Gustavo Chata , UC Merced ; Patricia LiWang, PhD , UC Merced ; Jie Xue , UC Merced
Diversity and Composition Of The Terrestrial Insect Fauna Of Canada De Los Osos Ecological Reserve
Liliana Resendez , Gavilan College ; Patrick Ancheta , Gavilan College ; Maria Cardenas , Gavilan College ; Blake Miles , Gavilan College ; Jefferey Honda , San Jose State University ; Gabriel Chan , San Jose State University ; Bill Ungs , Gavilan College ; Robert Clement , San Jose State University ; Rey Morales, MS , Gavilan College
A Comparison of Seasonal versus Pandemic Influenza Infection in Children
Gabriel Cortez, BSc , University of Utah Health Sciences Center ; Krow Ampofo, MD , Professor , University of Utah Health Sciences Center ; Chris Stockmann, MSc , PhD Student , University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Investigating the Toxicity of the Lindane Insecticide Using a Yeast Model
Adriana Martinez , University of California, Berkeley ; Brandon Gaytán, M.A. , University of California, Berkeley ; Alex Loguinov, Ph.D. , Biostatistician , University of California, Berkeley ; Chris Vulpe, MD/PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Berkeley
Proof Of Invariance Of The Jones Polynomial As Defined By The State Sum Expression
Jose Chavez , University of California Los Angeles ; Liam Watson, PhD , University of California Los Angeles
Effect of OPRM1 and COMT Gene Polymorphisms on the Analgesic Effect of Intrathecal Fentanyl During Labor Analgesia
Rebecca de Frates , University of Washington ; Cynthia Wong, MD , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine ; Robert McCarthy, PharmD , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine ; Jean-Louis Blouin, PhD , University of Geneva ; Ruth Landau, MD , University of Geneva
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Folding of Chameleon Sequences
Chasen Ranger , University of California, Irvine ; Bongkeun Kim, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Joan-Emma Shea, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
Thermoelectric Measurement System
Amanuel Zeryihun , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Michael Flores , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Andrew Lohn, PhD Candidate , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Nobuhiko Kobayashi, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
Hydrogen Treated TiO2 Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
Linda Munoz , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Yichuan Ling , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Yat Li, PhD, BSC , University of California, Santa Cruz
Probing the Natural Product Biosynthetic Potential of Actinomycetes Actinosynnema mirum and Streptosporangium roseum
Joseph Villanueva , University of New Mexico ; Jacob Greenberg , University of New Mexico ; Charles Melançon, PhD , University of New Mexico
The Risk of Obesity Relative to Educational Aspirations and Attainment
Chandni Kazi , University of California, Berkeley ; Barbara Abrams, DrPH, RD , University of California, Berkeley ; Alison Cohen, BS , University of California, Berkeley ; Manisha Rai , University of California, Berkeley
CROSS-TALK AND SIGNALLING BETWEEN ETHANOL AND ACETONE DURING RAPID EXPOSURE USING DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER AS A MODEL ORGANISM
Sarai Salinas , Texas A&M University KIngsville ; Enrique Massa, PhD , Texas A&M University KIngsville ; Diana Cordona , Texas A&M University KIngsville
Modeling Growth in Whales by Improving the Current Geometric Model
Zack Newman , University of Colorado, Boulder ; Aaron Clauset, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Colorado, Boulder
The Role of CG9650 in Drosophila Muscle Formation
Wiley Barton , Research Assistant , University of New Mexico ; Jennifer Elwell , University of New Mexico ; Erica Baca , University of New Mexico ; Richard Cripps, PhD , Professor , University of New Mexico
Electronic Structure of Molybdenum Imido Complexes
Ana Mancebo , Grinnell College ; Heriberto Hernandez, PhD , Professor , Grinnell College
Combinational Anti-Cancer Effects of Natural Phytochemicals in Human Endometrial Cancer Cells
Valerie Carbajal, BA , University of California, Berkeley ; Brateil Badal, MA , University of California, Berkeley ; Gary Firestone, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
Radio numbers of j-vertex handle semi-complete graphs
Carmen Castaneda , Loyola Marymount University ; Jeremy Garcia , University of Nothern Colorado
Chromatin damage threatens NFT bearing neurons in 3xTg AD mouse model
Madison Cornwell , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Israel Hernandez , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Kenneth Kosik, MD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
Seasonal Increase Of Undescribed Bryozoan Species Genus Watersipora In Marine Fouling Communites In Humboldt Bay
Reginald Blackwell, A.S. , Humboldt State University ; Pamela Ward , Humboldt State University ; Sean Craig, PhD , Humboldt State University
Identifying Novel Fluorescent Bio-Markers
Rachael St. Peter , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Svetlana E. Kovaleva , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Nicole C. Woitowich , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Cynthia Hernández , Northeastern Illinois University ; Aaron Schirmer , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina Stojkovic, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
Wipe It Out: Understanding the Size and Surface Area of Nanofoams in Cleaning Stains
Frank Soto , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey ; Kermin Martinez-Hernandez, PhD , Research Associate , Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), Interdisciplinary Education Group (IEG) ; Greta Zenner Petersen , Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), Interdisciplinary Education Group (IEG)
Results from a Photovoice Pilot Project Embedded within an Obesity Reduction Randomized Controlled Trial in a County Health Care System
Cristina Leos , Stanford University ; Randall Stafford, MD, PhD , Director, Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices , Stanford Prevention Research Center ; Veronica Yank, MD , Stanford Division of General Medical Disciplines
Endomorphin-1 Reduces Nitric Oxide Production in LPS-treated Rat ( Murine Macrophage Cell Line)
Daniel Moezzi , University of New Mexico ; Audra Kerwin , University of New Mexico ; Erin Milligan, PhD , University of New Mexico
Determination of Photolysis Lamp Flux Using O-nitrobenzaldehyde
Michael Martinez , California State University, Los Angeles ; Krishna Foster, PhD , Professor , California State University, Los Angeles
Netflow data visualization framework using open source interactive visualization libraries
Albert Maldonado, BS in progress , Student , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Gilberto Ramos , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Jose Ortiz-Ubarri, PhD , Universidad de Puerto Rico :Rio Piedras
Role of ATP-dependent Mechanisms and pH on Isoaspartyl Accumulation in S. cerevisiae
Thuy Tran , University of California, Los Angeles ; Alexander Patananan , Doctoral Candidate , University of California, Los Angeles ; Steven Clarke, PhD , Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
Evaluation of a newly implemented Supplemental Instruction program for a Hispanic Serving Institution: Gavilan community college
Katherine Hartl, BS , Gavilan College ; Randy Brown, PhD , Gavilan College ; Rey Morales, MS , Gavilan College
Politico-Cultural Influences Within Tribally Inclusive Geographic Areas (TIGA) on Disaster Management of six Geologic Hazards: Tsunami, Volcanic Eruptive Events and Lahar, Floods, Geomagnetics, Earthquakes, and Landslides
Kurt Swalander, in progress , Applied Reasearch and Environmental Science/ Elizabeth City State University ; Lloyd Mitchell, PhD , Associate Professor , Elizabeth City State University ; Anne Garland, PhD , Dr. , Applied Research in Environmental Sciences Nonprofit, Inc.
Extension of Grammatical Evolution Decision Trees (GEDT) for Family Trio Data
Chong Wang, chong , North Carolina State University ; Alison Motsinger-Reif , North Carolina State University
Engineering challenges associated with installing surface-based weather instrumentation in remote, mountainous terrain
Jean Carlos Rivera , Universidad del Turabo ; Albert Jachcik , National Center for Atmospheric Research
Perennial Pepperweed Invasion Alters Nitrogen Cycling Rates in a Drained Pasture
Evan Portier , University of California, Berkeley ; Wendy Yang, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Whendee Silver, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
My BIG Fat Model: Beta Cell Compensation in Type 2 Diabetes
Javier Baez , Arizona State University ; Danielle Toupo, BS , Cornell University
Hippocampal Theta Rhythm Stimulation Restores Cognitive Ability In Rodents Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Hiram M. Dominguez , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Darrin J. Lee, MD , Graduate Student , University of California, Davis ; Gene G. Gurkoff, PhD , Post-Doctoral Fellow , University of California, Davis ; Ali Izadi, BS , Junior Specialist , University of California, Davis ; Philip A. Schwartzkroin, PhD , Professor , University of California, Davis ; Robert F. Berman, PhD , Professor , University of California, Davis ; J. Paul Muizelaar, MD, PhD , Professor , University of California, Davis ; Kiarash Shahlaie, MD, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Davis ; Bruce G. Lyeth, PhD , Professor , University of California, Davis
Transgene Expression Localized During Stages of Spermatogenic Development
Robert Lodes, AA , Student , SFSU/CCSF ; Mark Samson, BA , Lab Manager , San Francisco State University ; Diana Chu, PhD , San Francisco State University
DETERMINATION OF SULFUR-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS BY CARBON BASED ELECTRODE INCORPORATED WITH OXIDES
Israel Sierra , University of Houston Downtown ; Jimmy Ngo , University of Houston Downtown ; Mian Jiang, PhD , University of Houston Downtown ; Yongjie Zhan, PhD , Rice University ; Jun Lou, PhD , Rice University
Spring-Loaded Inverted Pendulum: Simple Control Strategy to Hop on Rough Terrain
Noe Gonzalez , Santa Barbara City College ; Giulia Piovan , UC Santa Barbara ; Katie Byl, PhD , UC Santa Barbara
Analysis of Red Blood Cells under Oxygen-deprived Environments
Kevin Diaz , NSF Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology ; James Chan, PhD , Assistant Professor in Residence , University of California, Davis ; Rui Liu, Masters , NSF Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology
Incorporating FeS2 into Photovoltaic Devices
Ashley Marshall , University of Washington ; Adam Colbert, BS , University of Washington
A comparison of parasite assemblages in native and introduced species in the Columbia River estuary: an examination of competition and trophic interactions
Kaitlin Gallagher , Florida Atlantic University ; Kym Jacobson, PhD , Research Zoologist , NOAA Fisheries, NWFSC ; Andrew Claxton , Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon State University
Mutation of the HSR-domain of Aire disrupts binding to a novel interacting protein
Jessica Cortez , University of California, San Francisco ; Michael Waterfield, MD/PhD , University of California, San Francisco ; Mark Anderson, MD/PhD , University of California, San Francisco
Surfactant-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis of Magnetite Nanowires
Samantha Wheeler , University of Washington ; Paden Roder, BS , University of Washington ; Peter Pauzauskie, PhD , University of Washington
Calling Sites In The Tink Frog Diasporus vocator At Las Cruces Biological Station And Wilson Botanical Garden, Costa Rica
Nicole Yamase , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Myra Hughey, PhD , Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
In Vivo Effects of Valporic Acid and Dexamethasone on Zebrafish T-Cell Leukemia
Shay Tsosie , Research Assistant , University of Utah ; Kimble Frazer, PhD, MD , Huntsman Cancer Institute ; Lance Batchelor , Huntsman Cancer Institute
Actin Fluctuations In A Nematic Background
Carlos Perez , Research assistant/student , Brandeis University ; Mark Zakhary , Brandeis University ; Zvonimir Dogic , Professor , Brandeis University
Determination of the Methylation Status of Promoter Regions of the CYB5A and CYB5R3 Genes in Individual Human Breast and Liver
Liz Hernandez , University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras ; James Sacco, PhD , University of Wisconsin at Madison ; Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP , University of Wisconsin at Madison
Dissecting the Transcriptional Network of WNT10B/Beta-catenin Signaling in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Chijioke Nze , Research assistant , University of California, Los Angeles ; Gustavo Carboni-Miranda, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles, Obstentrics/Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine ; Peter Wend, PhD , Post doctoral fellow , University of California, Los Angeles
Finding and Characterizing Inhibitors of the Protein Kinase C Signaling Pathway in Regulated Exocytosis in Mast Cells using a Permeable Cell Assay
Melanie Quintana Serrano , University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ; Stephen P. Bruinsma, Ph.D. , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Thomas Martin, Ph.D. , University of Wisconsin-Madison
A Genetic Screen For Histone H3 Mutations That Interfere With Transcription Elongation By RNA Polymerase II
Simrit Dyal , Student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Grant Hartzog, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
Radiation-Based Water Recycling System Configuration for a Crewed Exploration Vehicle(CEV)
Amarillas Adan, B.S. , University of California, Irvine ; Benjamin Villac, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Irvine
Novel Determination for Transition Metal Ions Based on Voltammetry in the Presence of Acetaminophen
Cassandra Flores , University of Houston-Downtown ; Mian Jiang, PhD , University of Houston Downtown ; Larry Spears, PhD , University of Houston Downtown
Small Hydrophobic peptides Demonstrate Periodicity in Pampa
Christopher Gomez , UC Santa Cruz ; Arthur Rand , UC Santa Cruz
Multiplexed Protein Detection Using Magnetic Nanotags
Xiang Li, None , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Paolo Actis, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Nader Pourmand, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
Designing a Mechanical Support System for a Telescope Mirror
Bo Li , Illinois Institute of Technology ; Jeffrey Kuhn, Ph.D , University of Hawaii
In Utero Exposure to Bisphenol A Disrupts Testis Development in Mouse Embryos
Yasmin Crespo-Mejias , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus ; Karina F. Rodriguez, PhD , National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ; Heather L. Franco, PhD , National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ; Erica K. Ungewitter, PhD , National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ; Humphrey Yao, PhD , National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Integration of ZnO Nanorod Biosensor with Field-Effect Transistor
Marcus Najera , NanoJapan Rice University ; Ken-ichi Ogata, Phd , Osaka Institute of Technology ; Shigehiko Sasa, PhD , Osaka Institute of Technology
Development and Characterization of Organic Non-Linear Optical Materials
Weston Winn , University of Washington ; Andreas Tillack , University of Washington ; Lewis Johnson , University of Washington
The Purification And Characterization Of 1C6 That Recognizes Canine CD28
Bianca Ortiz , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Diane Stone , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Rainer Storb, MD, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Invertebrate Diversity and Abundance: Indicators of Urban Stream Condition in Central Iowa
Michael Collazo , California State University, Channel Islands ; Alister Olson , Iowa State University
PCR to Distinguish Diploid and Triploid Forms of Butomus umbellatus
Amy Stifffarm , Salish Kootenai College ; Elizabeth Rutledge, PhD , Faculty , Salish Kootenai College
Sub Cellular Localization of Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling 6 (SOCS6)
Melanie Rivera , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Anjali Teckchandani, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Jonathan Cooper, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Effect of High pCO2 Seawater Exposure on Hatching Success and Subsequent Larval Development of the Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas
Ashley Bulseco , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Chris Langdon , Oregon State University
Differential Changes In Caveolin Levels In Lung And Heart From Ozone Exposed Adult Healthy Rats
Magdalena Ramirez , TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, IRMA RANGEL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ; Shubham Manchanda , THE UNVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS ; Ashoka Bandla , TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, IRMA RANGEL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ; Rajat Sethi, PhD , TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER- IRMA RANGEL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Re-replication of CEN9 Causes Aneuploidy
Juan Miranda , Undergraduate , University of California, Irvine ; Stacey Hanlon , University of California, San Francisco ; Joachim Li, MD PhD , University of California, San Francisco
Self-assembling RNA tertiary architectures
Zoe Swank , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Luc Jaeger, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Wade Grabow, B.S. , University of California, Santa Barbara
Collapsible Gen2 Wheelchair
Martin Tajiboy , University of California, Irvine ; John Garman , University of California, Irvine ; Kenneth Mease , Professor , University of California, Irvine
Driving an Induction Motor With a Computer Controlled Power Inverter Interfaced By a Circuit
Joehan Carrasquillo, BS , Mr. , Universidad del Turabo ; Wayne Weaver, PhD , Dr. , Michigan Tech University, Houghton, Michigan
Dynamic Analysis of Optic Flow and Eye Pursuit
Gabriel Porrata , Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Cayey ; Dylan Macuk , Bradley University ; Kraig Thomas , Simpson College ; Bridget Toomey , Grinnell College ; Andrew Greene , University of Iowa ; Keith Stroyan, PhD , Professor , University of Iowa
Using Knot Theory to Identify and Enumerate Knots of Circular DNA Molecules
Alejandro Samaniego , San Francisco State University ; Mariel Vazquez, PhD , Associate Professor , San Francisco State University
Regulating Nipbl Gene Expression Levels in Mice Using Flip-Excision Technology to Study Heart Defects Found in Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Mice Model
Salvador Deniz, Jr. , University Of California, Irvine ; Rosaysela Santos, PhD , Dr. Rosaysela Santos , University Of California, Irvine ; Anne Calof, PhD , University Of California, Irvine
An Investigation Of The Fluorescence Quenching Properties And Raman Spectra Of Graphene
Anthony Quintana , University of California Santa Barbara ; Alex Heilman , Grad Student , University of California Santa Barbara ; Michael Gordon , University of California, Santa Barbara
Zeolite Film Growth on Spin-Coated Silicon Wafers
Rabiah Harrison , San Francisco State University ; Chris Reeves , San Francisco State University ; Andrew Ichimura, PhD , Associate Professor , San Francisco State University
Detection Of Critical Transitions In Realistic Models
Jayati Gohel , Northeastern Illinois University ; Marian Gidea, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
Enhanced Cholesterol Diet effects Epithelial Na+ Channel levels
Jessica Sood , University of California Merced ; Rudy Ortiz, PhD , University of California, Merced
The Effects of Leaf Age on Plant Nitrogen Distribution, Photosynthesis and Spectral Reflectance
Anthony Hearst , Student , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Keely Roth , Graduate Student , University of California, Santa Barbara
The Role Of Student Organizations In The Retention Of Latina/o College Students
Feliz Quinones , Ms. , uc santa cruz ; Catherine Cooper , Professor , uc santa cruz ; Magali Campos , uc santa cruz ; Juan Zavala , uc santa cruz ; Christian Portillo , uc santa cruz ; Sonia Sanchez , uc santa cruz
Conversion of Waste into Energy using Plasma Gasification
Gerardo Diaz, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Merced ; Israr Hussain , University of California, Merced
A Model To Predict Nutrient Release From Permafrost Under Different Climate Warming Scenarios
Francisco Reyes, BS , Undergraduate Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Gabriela Contreras, BS , University of Texas at El Paso ; Vanessa L. Lougheed, PhD , Assistant Professor-Biological Sciences, Assistant Professor-Border Biomedical Research Center , The University of Texas at El Paso
The Search for the Evolution of Biological Cooperation through a Synthetic Yeast System
Adrian Diaz , University of Washington, Seattle ; Chi-Chun Chen , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Jose Pineda , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Wenying Shou, PhD , Prinicipal Investigator , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Evaluating aquatic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of freshwater habitat quality in the Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico
Ector Martell, BS , Student , University of Texas at El Paso ; Bianca Luong , Student , University of Texas at El Paso ; Vanessa L. Lougheed, PhD , Assistant Professor-Biological Sciences, Assistant Professor-Border Biomedical Research Center , The University of Texas at El Paso
The Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembled Pyrroline-Based Donor-Acceptor Chromophores
Emanuel Parkman, AA , University of Washington ; Nathan Sylvain , University of Washington
Characterization of ATPase Assembly Proteins Expressed under Mitochondrial Retrograde Regulation in Arabidopsis thaliana
Jennifer Sepulveda , University of Arizona ; David Rhoads, PhD , University of Arizona
The effects of social isolation on the physical and neural development of zebra finches
Daisy Guardado , University of California, Berkeley ; Nicole Perfito, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Darcy Kato, MS , University of California, Berkeley ; George Bentley, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Berkeley
Antimicrobial Activity of Common Medicinal Plants Against Five Pathogenic Bacteria That Attack Either The Respiratory or Gastrointestinal Systems
Janice Nieves , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; Belinda Román, PhD , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey
Ethnic Studies Perspectives In Mathematics Education
Gabriela Vargas , University of California, Berkeley ; Jose Gutierrez, BA , University of California, Berkeley
Looking for Dark Energy in the Distribution of Galaxies
Jenna Bergevin , DePaul University ; Jesús Pando, PhD , Assistant Professor , DePaul University
Transformation and Expression of a Mammalian Detoxifying Gene in Epipremnum Aureum Through Agrobacterium Tumefacien Infection
Cesar Sanabia, HS , University of Washington ; Quyen Nguyen , Research Tech , University of Washington ; Stuart Strand, PhD , University of Washington
Predicting the Water Content of Larrea tridentata Using Spectral Indices
Cheryl Sevilla , California State University, Fullerton ; Darren Sandquist, PhD , Associate Professor , California State University, Fullerton
Preliminary Analysis of Historical Evidence of Fungal Pathogen in Amphibians in the Los Angeles Region
Rebecca Belloso , San Francisco State University ; Vance Vredenburg, PhD , Associate Professor , San Francisco State University
miR17-92's Role in the Development of the Olfactory System
Quetzal Flores , University of California, Berkeley ; Jose Estrada, BS , United States , University of California, Berkeley ; John Ngai, PhD , Coates Family Professor of Neuroscience Associate Director, Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute , University of California, Berkeley
Water-Mediated Effects of TMAO on Protein Folding
Brian Castellano , San Jose State University ; Daryl Eggers, PhD , Associate Professor of Chemistry , San Jose State University
The role of underreporting on the A-H1N1 2009 epidemic in Lima, Peru
Michelle Salas , University of Portland ; Diego Chowell , Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Baltazar Espinoza , Universidad de Colima ; Oscar Patterson , Arizona State University ; David Requena-Anicama , Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia ; Karen Rios-Soto, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Development of Novel Polymer Insole for Knee Damage Prevention
Esteban Ruiz , UCLA ; Vijay Gupta, PhD , Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
Portable Pathogen Detection On Mobile Devices
Kavit Kumar , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Holger Schmidt , University of California, Santa Cruz
The Effect of Herbicide Use on the Monarch Butterfly's (Danaus Plexippus) population dynamics
Komi Messan, BS , Mr. , Arizona State University ; Carlos Castillo-chavez, PhD , Arizona State University
Sharing science: A study of the effects of informal science education with elementary students
Martha Jo Vargas , Undergraduate Researcher , University of New Mexico ; Diane Marshall, PhD , Associate Dean , University of New Mexico ; Teresa Sheldahl, PhD , Professor , University of New Mexico
The Effect of Varied Length to Diameter Ratio for Cold-Wire Thermal Wake Measurements in Turbulent Flow
Hakob Karaoglanian, BS , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Irvine ; John LaRue, PhD , PI/ Professor , University of California, Irvine ; Maxwell Daly, BS , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Irvine ; Brian Walker, BS , Undergraduate Researcher , Mt. San Antonio College
THE INFLUENCE OF LAND USE ON THE NEPONSET RIVER WATERSHED
Melanie Garate , University of Massachussetts, Boston ; Nicole Henderson , University of Massachussetts, Boston ; Alan Christian, PhD , University of Massachussetts, Boston
bag-of-marbles is post-transcriptionally regulated in Drosophila male germline
Heather Wright , San Jose State University ; Suk Ho Eun, PhD , Post Doc , Johns Hopkins University ; Xin Chen, PhD , Assistant Professor , Johns Hopkins University
Feeding, Hunting and Housing Behaviors of the He'e Mauli (Octopus cyanea) in Hanauma Bay
Daniel Jennings-Kam , Summer Internship , Kapi'olani Community College ; Mackenzie Manning, MA , College Instructor , Kapi'olani Community College
Salmonella
Rose Pier , University of California, San Diego ; Christopher Woelk, PhD , University of California, San Diego
Mast Cell Activation And The Allergic Response: Quantifying Proteins Involved In The FcєRI Signaling Pathway
Diane Jimenez-Stinson , Student , University of New Mexico/MARC Program ; Mara Steinkamp, Ph.D. , Post Doctoral Fellow , University of New Mexico ; Bridget S. Wilson, Ph.D. , Ph.D., Professor , University of New Mexico
Gender differences in pulmonary functions and lung parenchyma measurements: The use of propensity scores
Jorge Leon-Cruz, BS , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey ; Paula Rivera-Torres, MS , University of Puerto Rico at Humacao ; Gideon Zamba, PhD , University of Iowa
Exploring the Effect of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter Mutants of Arabidopsis thaliana on Rhizobacterial Populations from Old New England Soil
Celina Abundis , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Adan Colon-Carmona, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Stuart Morey , University of Massachusetts Boston
16S rRNA surveys of Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys reveal diverse and novel microbes: can we culture them?
J. Mickey Quintana , University of New Mexico ; Cristina Takacs-Vesbach, PhD , University of New Mexico
Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) on the freshwater rotifer Plationus patulus; impacted and non-impacted populations
Sarah Baca , University of Texas at El Paso ; Diana Gomez, MA , Instructor , University of Texas at El Paso ; Elizabeth Walsh, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
Industrial melanism in the Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus): the first case in a vertebrate?
Jonathan Schmitt , University of New Mexico ; Christopher Witt, PhD , Curator of Birds, Museum of Southwestern Biology and Assistant Professor, Department of Biology , University of New Mexico
Influence of Chloride and Fluoride Ions on the Interaction of Amino Acids with Silver Nanoparticles
Alexandra Mendoza , San Diego State University ; Gabriela Espinoza , San Diego State University ; Karen Peterson, PhD , San Diego State University ; David Pullman, PhD , San Diego State University
Exploring The Antimicrobial Effects Of Nitric Oxide Via Encapsulation Of A Photoactive Manganese Nitrosyl In MCM-41 Zeolite
Luis Pimentel , University of California Santa Cruz ; Brandon Heilman , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Abegail Tadle , Undergraduate Student Reasearcher , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Pradip Mascharak, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
Human Impact on Extracellular Enzyme Activity within Carlsbad Cavern and Lechuguilla and Spider Caves in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Noelle G. Martinez , University of New Mexico ; Robert L. Sinsabaugh, PhD , Associate Professor , University of New Mexico ; Diana E. Northup, PhD , Visiting Associate Professor , University of New Mexico
Inhibition of Rabbit Muscle Enolase by Ascorbate and Fatty Acid Derivatives
Percy Russell, PhD , Professor Emeritus, Biology , University of California, San Diego ; Rachel Primacio , University of California, San Diego ; Nishdallyh Beltran-Raygoza , University of California, San Diego
SLIT and ROBO1/ROBO2 Signaling In Mammary Stem Cells
Santiago Salazar , Undergraduate Student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Gwyndolen Harburg, PhD , Postdoctoral Fellow , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Lindsay Hinck, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
A Mechanical Approach in Approximating the In Vivo Conditions of the Human Spine
David Rodriguez , Student , University of California, Berkeley ; David A. Moody , University of California, Berkeley ; Kunwoo Park , University of California, Berkeley ; Oliver M. O'Reilly, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Jeffrey C. Lotz, PhD , University of California, San Francisco
Relationship between TCF21 gene, Smooth Muscle Cells, and Coronary Heart Disease
Roxanne Diaz-Caceres, A.A. , Stanford University ; Thomas Quertermous , Stanford University
Natural Disturbances Affect Invasion Resistance in a California Grassland
Loralee Larios , University of California, Berkeley ; Katharine Suding, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
Search, Isolation and Characterization of Radiation Resistant Bioprospects from Extreme Environments in Puerto Rico
Rosa M. Santana-Carrero , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Carlos Rios-Velazquez, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Effects of hTERT Transformation on Fibroblast-Derived Matrix
Blake Scott , Johns Hopkins University ; Fumin Chang, PhD , Johns Hopkins University ; Lewis Romer, MD , Physician , Johns Hopkins University
Developing a qPCR assay for Influenza A/FM/1/47-MA: Cloning of the Mouse-Adapted Influenza M1 Gene
Cameron Waites, BS , National Institutes of Health ; Caroline Percopo, MS, BS , National Institutes of Health ; Helene Rosenberg, MD, PhD , Section Chief , National Institutes of Health
Geomorphology and OSL Ages Estimates of a Nipissing Beach Ridge/Dune Complex Near Kangaroo Lake, Door Peninsula, WI
Jacob Ruiz , El Paso Community College ; Natalia Chavez , Sonoma State ; J Elmo Rawling III , University of Wisconsin-Platteville ; Paul Hanson , University of Nebraska-Lincoln