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Undergraduate Student Poster Session 1

Friday, October 12, 2012: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Hall 4E/F (WSCC)

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.



2:00 PM
FRI-537
Analysis Of Basal EEG Potentials To Find Evidence For Power Law Distributions
Daniella Bojado, B.A. , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Toma Marinov, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Nicole Wicha, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Fidel Santamaria, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
2:20 PM
FRI-757
Screen for Conditional Alleles of the Cell Cycle Histidine Kinase CbrA of Sinorhizobium meliloti
Genevieve Lalanne , Umass Boston ; Katherine Gibson, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Massachusetts Boston
2:40 PM
FRI-854
Mechanism of TCF21 Regulation by Coronary Heart Disease Associated Variation at 6q23
Roxanne Diaz-Caceres , Stanford University ; Clint Miller , Stanford University ; Ryan Anderson , Stanford University ; Azad Raiesdana , Stanford University ; Nicholas Leeper , Stanford University ; Thomas Quertermous , Stanford University
3:00 PM
FRI-523
INDUCIBLE MOTOR NEURON DEATH IN MICE AS A GENETIC MODEL OF MOTOR NEURON DISEASE
Diana Carrillo , Hunter College ; Victor Luria, PhD , Postdoctoral Associate , Columbia University ; Angela Christiano, PhD , Principal Investigator , Columbia University
3:20 PM
FRI-1621
Development and Activation of Novel Metalloenzymes Proinhibitors
Christian Perez , University of California, San Diego ; Kevin Daniel , University of California, San Diego ; Seth Cohen, Ph.D. , University of California, San Diego
3:40 PM
FRI-1358
Population Genetics of Winter-flowering and Summer-flowering Cohorts of Helianthus annuus in South Texas
Mariela Rivera , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; Cori Spieghts , exas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Department of Life Sciences ; Lisa Barrett , exas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Department of Life Sciences ; Jessica Adams , exas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Department of Life Sciences ; Marisa Gonzales , exas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Department of Life Sciences ; David Grise, PhD , Professional Assistant Professor , Texas A&M Unviersity-Corpus Christi ; Deborah Overath, PhD , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
4:00 PM
FRI-1059
Insight into the feeding ecology of the California spiny lobster, Panulirus interruptus, using stable isotope analysis
Elizabeth Travis , San Diego State University ; Max Castorani , San Diego State University ; Chun-Ta Lai , Associate Professor of Biology , San Diego State University ; Kevin Hovel , Associate Professor of Biology , San Diego State University
4:20 PM
FRI-1460
Postnatal environmental influences on rat dam maternal behavior and offspring anxiety
John Preslik , University of California, Berkeley ; Samuel Sakhai , University of California, Berkeley ; Darlene Francis, PhD , Primary Investigator , University of California, Berkeley
4:40 PM
FRI-2120
Psychological Risk Factors for Becoming a Victim of Human Sex Trafficking
Vanessa Black , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Ludivina Vasquez , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Kelly Whaling , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Angelina Prodromides , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; L. Mark Carrier, PhD , Professor , Cal State Dominguez Hills
5:00 PM
FRI-509
Simulated Star Clusters with MASSCLEAN: Testing a Stellar Grouping Selection Method
Kimberly Emig , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Catherine Kaleida, PhD , Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
5:20 PM
FRI-2013
Give Me a Clue: A Curious Study
Fred Pasquarella , University of California, Dominguez Hills ; Aimee Miller , University of California, Dominguez Hills ; Steven Frieze, MA , University of California, Dominguez Hills
5:40 PM
FRI-127
Apple iPad Application for Light Actuated Digital Microfluidics
Kavit Kumar , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Ming Wu, PhD , Professor , University of California, Berkeley
6:00 PM
FRI-2031
Impact of birth order in the manifestation of personality traits introversion and extrovertion
Joel Velazquez, BA , Psychology , University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus ; Janet Bonilla, PhD , Professor , University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus
6:20 PM
FRI-1245
Caspase 8 and MALT1 Exosite Pinpointing Assay
Roberto Nelson , University of California San Diego ; Guy Salvesen, PhD , Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute
6:40 PM
FRI-300
Finding Waring's Number Over Finite Fields
Alex Santos, none , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus ; Ivelisse Rubio, PhD , Math Alliance Mentor , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
7:00 PM
FRI-1919
The Causes and Consequences of Increased Active Layer Depth in Arctic Tundra Ponds Over the Past 40 Years
Gabriela Contreras, BS , University of Texas at El Paso ; Vanessa L. Lougheed, PhD , ASSISTANT PROFESSOR-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Assistant Professor-Border Biomedical Research Center , University of Texas at El Paso
7:20 PM
FRI-758
Does Sattabacin Inhibit Viral Replication of the Varicella Zoster Virus in Human Epithelial Cells?
Serena Mancha , Fort Lewis College ; Kenneth Miller , Fort Lewis College ; David Blake , Fort Lewis College
7:40 PM
FRI-78
Designing a System for Identifying Temporal Expressions in Clinical Texts to Create a Patient's Medical History
Martha Osorio Prado , California State University San Marcos ; David Saldana , California State University San Marcos ; Rocio Guillen, PhD , Professor , California State University San Marcos
8:00 PM
FRI-1246
Characterization of voltage gated L-type Ca2+ channels in the sinoatrial node
Natalia Cardona , Undergraduate Research Assistant , University of Iowa ; Carl J. Christel, PhD , Postdoctoral Research Fellow , University of Iowa ; Amy Lee, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Iowa
8:20 PM
FRI-517
In-Silico Drug Discovery of Dengue Virus Protease Inhibitors
Carlos Santos, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey ; Adriana Diaz , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey ; Walter Silva, PhD , University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus ; Hector Maldonado, PhD , UCC School of Medicine
8:40 PM
FRI-302
A Stochastic Model of the Human Papillomavirus Infection
Buffy Lloyd , student , Arizona State University ; Jennifer Oriz , Arizona State University
9:00 PM
FRI-1247
Development of an In Vitro Culture Model of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) to Determine the Role of the Transcription Factor, COUP-TF II, in Human AVM Tissue
Laurel Fuentes , Research Assistant , Stanford University ; Lorelei Shoemaker, PhD , Stanford University
9:20 PM
FRI-1060
The impact of environmental factors on morphological variation in the natural hybrid system of Xiphophorus fish
Danielle Macedo , Research Assistant , Texas A&M University ; James Johnson, M.S. , Doctoral Candidate , Texas A&M University ; Gil Rosenthal, PhD , Associate Professor , Texas A&M University
9:40 PM
FRI-759
Characterization of Sex and Meiosis in the Fungal Pathogen Candida lusitaniae
Sandra Torres , Brown University ; Racquel Sherwood, PhD , Brown University ; Richard Bennett, PhD , Brown University
10:00 PM
FRI-1609
Generation of Aerosols due to Air Pollution and their Dynamics
Lyudmila Novikova , National Jewish Health ; Stephen Thompson , Colorado State University
10:20 PM
FRI-600
Investigating 1D Radiation Hydrodynamics Simulations of ICF Experiments
Erik Edelmann , Cornell University ; Leslie Sherrill, PhD , Los Alamos National Laboratory
10:40 PM
FRI-140
Variational Analysis of Nanoproperties
Nicole Blanco Vicens , Student , University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus ; Zaimara Hernandez , Student , University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus ; Silvana Urcia, MS , Student , University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus ; Mauricio Cabrera Rios, PhD , Professor, Research Advisor , University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus ; Oscar Perales, PhD , Professor, Research Advisor , University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus
11:00 PM
FRI-760
Natural Agents Against Candida in Human Digestive System
Liz Y. Lugo-Cordero, BS , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus ; Maria M. Vargas-Rodriguez, PhD , Full Professor , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
11:20 PM
FRI-2015
Direct Instruction of Metacognition and its Benefits to Motivation and Science Learning
Cristina Zepeda , University of Pittsburgh ; J. Elizabeth Richey , University of Pittsburgh ; Paul Ronevich , Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy ; Timothy J. Nokes-Malach , University of Pittsburgh
11:40 PM
FRI-504
Using Normalization Techniques on Microarray Data to Determine Differential Gene Expression
Lauren Beesley , University of Kansas ; Xue-wen Chen, PhD , University of Kansas ; Luke Huan, PhD , University of Kansas
12:00 AM
FRI-1450
Differential Stress Reactivity in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Kimpreet Kaur , University of California ; Marsha Treadwell, PhD , Clinical Scientist , Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland
12:20 AM
FRI-1248
The Conventional Kinesin-1/UNC-116 Acts in PHB Phasmid Neurons to Mediate Proper Cell Body Position
Benjamin Barsi-Rhyne , San José State University ; Kristine Miller , San José State University ; Christopher Vargas , Undergraduate Student , San José State University ; Joori Park , San José State University ; Miri VanHoven, PhD , San José State University
12:40 AM
FRI-1830
Paleomagnetism of the Knight Island Ophiolite, Prince William Sound, Alaska
Steven Espinosa , University of Texas at El Paso ; Terry Pavlis, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
1:00 AM
FRI-524
Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) Reduces Systemic and Adipose Tissue Inflammation in High-Fat Diet (HFD)-Fed Mice
Natasha Soares , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Pratibha Nerurkar , University of Hawaii at Manoa
1:20 AM
FRI-322
Arithmetic Functions For Modular Functions
Angel Figueroa Rosado , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Reyes Ortiz Albino , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
1:40 AM
FRI-1623
Structural and Photophysical Properties of Europium(III) Complexes Formed with an Optical Isomer of 4-Chloro-N,N'-bis(1-phenylethyl)-2,6,-Pyridinedicarboxamide
Sabrina Lopez , San Jose State University ; Gilles Muller, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
2:00 AM
FRI-324
Euler Phi Function for Modular Factorizations
Felix Pabon Rodriguez , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Reyes Ortiz Albino , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
2:20 AM
FRI-1249
Elucidation of the roles of the two ARID3B isoforms in both cisplatin-sensitive and resistant ovarian cancer cell lines
Victoria Deneke , University of Notre Dame ; Stancy Joseph, PhD , Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend ; Serene Samyesudhas, PhD , Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend ; Karen D. Cowden Dahl, PhD , Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend
2:40 AM
FRI-1611
Affinity Chromatographic Purification of Plasminogen Activators from Mammalian Cell Culture Broth
Marienid Flores-Colon , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; Alexandra Rosado-Burgos , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; Vivian Rodriguez-Cruz , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; Yiaslin Ruiz-Reyes , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; Amaris Borges-Munoz , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; Vibha Bansal , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey
3:00 AM
FRI-1625
Mixed-Valency with Hydrogen-Bonded Bimetallic Systems
Maripaz Calderón , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Dino Villagrán, PhD , Assistant Professor , The University of Texas at El Paso
3:20 AM
FRI-2116
The Role of Collectivism in Willingness to Become a Caregiver: A Comparison of Ethnic Minorities to Whites
Brittany Young, Psychology , Studenty , California State University San Marcos ; Sharon Hamill, PhD , California State University San Marcos
3:40 AM
FRI-123
Video Games For Use In Brain Computer Interface Systems
Rosednny Ortiz , Student , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Wei Wang, PhD , University of Pittsburgh
4:00 AM
FRI-1061
Quantifying Body Shape Diversity in Labyrinth Fishes
Michelle Quintero , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Rita Mehta, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
4:20 AM
FRI-103
Quantifying the Effects of Transient Cellular Characteristics
Nicole Carvajal , University of Caifornia, Riverside ; Prashanthi Vandrangi, MS , Graduate Student , University of California Riverside ; David Lo, MD , Professor , University of California, Riverside ; Victor Rodgers, DSc , Professor , University of California, Riverside
4:40 AM
FRI-500
Non-Stable K-Theory of an Arbitrary Graph Algebra
Katherine Todd , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Marissa Loving , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Efren Ruiz, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Hawaii at Hilo
5:00 AM
FRI-79
AUV Model and Simulation using Java Real-Time to Detect Mines and Obstacles
Samori Price , University of California, Dominguez Hills ; Antonia Boadi, PhD , Professor , California State University, Dominguez Hills
5:20 AM
FRI-850
Deactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium, Bacillus cereus vegetative cells and spores by a non-thermal indirect plasma for food industry applications
Jennifer Ausland, AS , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Magesh Thiyagarajan, PhD , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Guadalupe Vidal , Post Doctoral Research Associate , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
5:40 AM
FRI-632
Utilizing Conductance Assay to Study Efficacy of Flavonoid Compounds on ΔF508-CFTR Recovery
Mary Montgomery , Rosalind Franklin University and Medical School ; Robert Bridges, PhD , Rosalind Franklin University and Medical School
6:00 AM
FRI-1920
Evaluation of Multi-sources Cloud-Top Height Estimates
Folashade Alawiye , New York City College of Technology ; Shayesteh Mahani, Ph.D , The City College
6:20 AM
FRI-1613
Ca+2 and EDTA Binding Interactions: Relationship between Desolvation Energy and Equilibrium “Constant”
Brian Castellano , San Jose State University ; Daryl Eggers, PhD , Associate Professor of Chemistry , San Jose State University
6:40 AM
FRI-855
Impacts Of Roads On The Population Genetic Structure Of The Lizard Uta stansburiana In The Northern Chihuahuan Desert
Priscilla Duran , University of Texas at El Paso ; Kevin Floyd , University of Texas at El Paso ; Elizabeth Walsh, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
7:00 AM
FRI-1921
Determining Effects of Fire on Algal Growth and Nutrient Limitation in the Sacramento Mountains Forests
Isa Valdez , Undergraduate Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Ector Martell, BS , Student , University of Texas at El Paso ; Vanessa L. Lougheed, PhD , ASSISTANT PROFESSOR-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Assistant Professor-Border Biomedical Research Center , University of Texas at El Paso
7:20 AM
FRI-942
Influence of Tributary Quality on Macroinvertabrate Communities in the St. Louis River Estuary
Ann Thompson , Humboldt State University ; Jeffrey Schuldt, PhD , University of Wisconsin - Superior
7:40 AM
FRI-521
The influence of local and regional landscape on Lygus hesperus in organic strawberry farms
Natalie Solares , University of California, Berkeley ; Calire Kremen, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Amber Sciligo, PhD , University of Califronia, Berkeley
8:00 AM
FRI-1250
Effects of Vitamin D During Pregnancy in Rat Mammary Carcinogenesis
Neal Patel , Purdue University ; Ignacio Camarillo, PhD , Dr. , Purdue University
8:20 AM
FRI-1627
Intermolecular Forces: Understanding The True Nature Of The Pfeiffer Effect
Joshua Garcia , San Jose State University ; Jaime Lunkley , San Jose State University ; Gilles Muller, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
8:40 AM
FRI-856
Myoblast Destiny: 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 , University of New Mexico
9:00 AM
FRI-1922
Nutrient Removal of a Constructed Treatment Wetland in the Subtropical Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Peter Cerda , University of Texas Pan American ; Hudson DeYoe, PhD , Professor , University of Texas Pan American
9:20 AM
FRI-943
The Effects of Number and Duration of Visits on Estimates of Seed Removal Rates by Mojave Desert Rodents
Dylan Tennant , California State University, Fullerton ; Paul Stapp, PhD , Associate Professor , California State University, Fullerton
9:40 AM
FRI-519
Body Image Perception and Preferences in Metro-Detroit 5th Graders
Dina Haque , Wayne State University ; Maria Pontes Ferreira, PhD, RD , Assistant Professor , Wayne State University
10:00 AM
FRI-1629
Hydrolytic and Non-hydrolytic Synthesis of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles and the Effect of Manganese Substitution on Structural and Magnetic Properties
Andrew Garza , University of Texas, Brownsville ; Rebecca Silva , University of Texas, Brownsville ; Tarek Trad, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Texas at Brownsville
10:20 AM
FRI-1446
Exploring multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans
Christina Adams , California State University, Fullerton ; Chandra Srinivasan, PhD , California State University, Fullerton ; Marcelo Tolmasky, PhD , California State University, Fullerton
10:40 AM
FRI-80
A Report on the New Age of Money Laundering
Boian Kolev , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Jesse Navas , CSUDH ; Antonia Boadi, PhD , Professor , California State University, Dominguez Hills
11:00 AM
FRI-944
Effects of Oyster Restoration Techniques On Olympia Oyster (Ostrea lurida) Density, Mussel Density, And Shell Loss In Newport Bay, CA
Andrea Moreno , California State University Fullerton ; Shannon Crossen , California State University Fullerton ; Danielle Zacherl, PhD , California State University Fullerton
11:20 AM
FRI-2025
Educational Participation of a Latino Mother of a Child with Special Needs
Guadalupe Lopez , student/ researcher , Northern Illinois University ; Emily Prieto, PhD , Northern Illinois University
11:40 AM
FRI-1251
The effects of Osteopathic Lymphatic Pump Techniques (LPT) on blood leukocyte numbers in rats with lung disease
JaNise Jackson , Texas Southern Univeristy ; Lisa Hodge, PhD , Univeristy North Texas Health Science Center ; Lyndsey Lyndsey , Univeristy North Texas Health Science Center ; Artur Schander , Univeristy North Texas Health Science Center ; Caitlin Creasy , Univeristy North Texas Health Science Center ; Courtney Mckee , Univeristy North Texas Health Science Center
12:00 PM
FRI-1615
Computational Study of the Stability of the Hydrogen Bonds With 22 Hetearomatics Molecules so-called “Molecules of the Future” Using Ab-initio: B3LYP (6-31G(d)) Method
Jem Morales , UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT CAYEY ; Glendaliz Maldonado , UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT CAYEY ; Carilis Santiago , UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT CAYEY ; Maria Gonzalez , UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT CAYEY ; Juan Estevez , Professor , UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT CAYEY ; Carlos Torres, PhD , UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT RIO PIEDRAS
12:20 PM
FRI-761
The Effect of the Non-thermal Plasma on the Elimination and Growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aerunginosa for Medical Applications
Hoang Pham , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; Magesh Thiyagarajan, PhD , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Guadalupe Vidal , Post Doctoral Research Associate , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
12:40 PM
FRI-104
Strain-Specific Dynamic Fluorescence Staining of E. coli
John Clark , University of California Riverside ; Jasper Huang, BS , University of California Riverside ; Jonathan Avesar , University of California Riverside ; Pirran Tukina , University of California Riverside ; Vicente Nunez , University of California Riverside ; Valentine Vullev, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California Riverside
1:00 PM
FRI-1252
Non-thermal Ionized Plasma Induction of Pre-programmed Cell Death in Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells
Megan Norfolk , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; Xavier Gonzales, PhD , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Magesh Thiyagarajan, PhD , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
1:20 PM
FRI-1631
Microwave and Thermal Synthesis of Zinc Hydroxyl Sulfate Nanoplates
Rafal Dziedzic, Undergraduate Student , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Kermin Martinez-Hernandez, PhD , Research Associate , Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), Interdisciplinary Education Group (IEG) ; Greta M. Zenner Petersen, MS , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, PhD , Director MRSEC-IEG , University of Wisconsin-Madison
1:40 PM
FRI-118
Impacts of Intensive Irrigation on Low Conductivity Soils Near Coastal Areas: Experiments and Modeling
Yola Wong K , California State University, Los Angeles ; Ricardo Medina , California State University, Los Angeles ; Gustavo Menezes , California State University, Los Angeles
2:00 PM
FRI-1253
The Genetics of the Maintenance of Single-Celled Tube Diameter in C. elegans
Christopher Trezza , University of Kansas ; Kelly Grussendorf , University of Kansas ; Matthew Buechner, PhD , University of Kansas
2:20 PM
FRI-128
A Hardware/Software Framework for MIMO-OFDM Waveform Design for Underwater Acoustic Communications
Johanna Rivera , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Juan Valera , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Angel Camelo , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; David Márquez , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Domingo Rodríguez, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
2:40 PM
FRI-643
Simple Compounds to Reduce Sindbis Virus Infectivity
Yuritzi Garcia , Michigan Technological University ; Maria Tafur , Michigan Technological University ; Caryn Heldt, PhD , Michigan Technological University
3:00 PM
FRI-233
Researching the Factors Involved with the Participation of Hispanics in a Computer Training Program
Elaine Rodriguez , student , Northern Illinois University ; James Ciesla, PhD , Professor , Northern Illinois University
3:20 PM
FRI-81
Accelerating a mutational robustness algorithm using FPGAs
Agnes Ramos-Beauchamp, HS , University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras ; Joseph Martire-Rodriguez, HS , University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras ; Rafael Arce, PhD , Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras
3:40 PM
FRI-510
Measuring Scattered Light for LIGO Optics
Fabian Magańa-Sandoval , California State University Fullerton ; Joshua Smith, PhD , Assistant Professor , California State University Fullerton
4:00 PM
FRI-1716
Degree of success in reaching underrepresented minority students with an active learning curriculum for biochemistry
Solianna Herrera , University of South Florida ; Sachel Villafane-Garcia , University of South Florida ; Jennifer Lewis, PhD , Associate Professor , University of South Florida
4:20 PM
FRI-620
Mechanism of androstenedione cognitive effects in middle-aged surgically menopausal rats
Tanya J. Alderete , Arizona State University ; Jazmin I. Acosta, PhD , Postdoctoral Associate , Arizona State University ; Bryan W. Camp , Arizona State University ; Abeer Mousa , Arizona State University ; Sarah E. Mennenga , Arizona State University ; Heather A. Bimonte-Nelson, PhD , Arizona State University
4:40 PM
FRI-2104
The Disadvantages Imposed on Low-Income Students When Denied Access to use EBT Cards at Universities
Tanisha Martin-Chiles , San Diego State University ; Kyra Greene, PhD , Professor , San Diego State University
5:00 PM
FRI-1254
Cryo-electron tomography and 3D-modeling indicate that the hyperstable ribbon is located at the partition between the A- and B-tubule of doublet microtubules in sea urchin sperm flagella
Peter Warren , Brandeis University ; Daniela Nicastro, Ph.D , Brandeis University
5:20 PM
FRI-2029
Using Nano-Computerized Tomography Imaging and 3D modeling to Quantitatively Observe the Response of Modern Mediterranean Pteropods to Ocean Acidification
Tanya Conchas , University of California, Los Angeles ; Thanh Nguyen , University of California, Los Angeles ; Aradhna Tripati, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Los Angeles ; Robert Eagle, PhD , California Institute of Technology
5:40 PM
FRI-228
Knowledge Regarding Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Among American Indian/ Alaska Native Women of Childbearing Age - Healthy Women: Healthy Native Nation
Alexandrea Camp-Mazzetti , Southern California Tribal Health Clinic ; Annika Montag , University of California San Diego ; Christina Chambers, PhD, MPH , University of California San Diego ; Dan Calac, MD , Southern California Tribal Health Clinic ; John Clapp, PhD , San Diego State University
6:00 PM
FRI-1718
Energy Transfer Analysis Of Terpyridyl Europium(III) Complexes With Distinct Crystal Polarity
Truman Jefferson , San Jose State University ; Bao Le , San Jose State University ; Gilles Muller, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
6:20 PM
FRI-1700
Phi-Analysis of CusF: Alanine-scanning Mutagenesis to Reveal the Folding Transition State
Claudina Cammack , California State University, Channel Islands ; Blake Gillespie , California State University, Channel Islands
6:40 PM
FRI-2011
The Effects of Depleting Executive Cognitive Control on Deception Ability
Reinalyn Echon , California State University, Fullerton ; Iris Blandon-Gitlin, PhD , Assistant Professor , California State University, Fullerton
7:00 PM
FRI-1444
Does Disruption of Sleep Impact Cytokine Levels?
Vicky Herrera , University of Washington ; Horacio de la Iglesia, PhD , University of Washington
7:20 PM
FRI-1923
NMR-based Metabolomics of Cellular and Developmental Changes in Lipogenic Algae
Alexander Guzzetta , Research Assistant , California State University Fresno ; Krish Krishnan, PhD , Associate Professor , California State University Fresno ; Alejandro Calderón-Urrea, PhD , Professor , California State University Fresno
7:40 PM
FRI-1601
Investigating The Inhibition Mechanism Of Lipoxygenases By Oxo-lipids
Giovanni Diaz, BS , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Michelle Armstrong, BS , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Theodore Holman, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
8:00 PM
FRI-525
Demystifying Regeneration: Lessons Learned from an Annelid Worm
Nanea Cavaco , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Elaine Seaver, PhD , University of Hawaii at Manoa
8:20 PM
FRI-1719
Humidity Dependence in Silane Monolayer Patterning via Atomic Force Microscopy
Rodolfo Torres-Gavosto , University of Kansas ; Cindy Berrie, PhD , University of Kansas
8:40 PM
FRI-232
How Can Data Guide Diagnosis? Epidemiological Data Analysis for Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Sara Guevara , Research Fellow , National Institute of Mental Health ; Carlos Zarate, MD , National Institute of Mental Health
9:00 PM
FRI-505
Maximum Likelihood Estimation of the Fat Fraction Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging at High Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Jorly Chatouphonexay , California State University, Fullerton ; Angel Pineda, PhD , Assistant Professor , California State University, Fullerton
9:20 PM
FRI-1255
Characterizing the role of FGF signaling in the mouse blastocyst
Sophia Petraki , Undergraduate Student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Tristan Frum , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Amy Ralston , University of California, Santa Cruz
9:40 PM
FRI-1359
Photosynthetic Characteristics of Winter-flowering Helianthus on the Gulf Coast
Abigail Johnson , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; David Grise, PhD , Professional Assistant Professor , Texas A&M Unviersity-Corpus Christi
10:00 PM
FRI-336
Effect of Salinity on Seed Buoyancy and Germination in Pochote (Pachira quinata: Malvaceae), a Tropical Wind-Dispersed Tree
Danielle Perryman , San Jose State University ; Karen Singmaster, PhD , San Jose State University ; Diana Lieberman, PhD , California State University, Monterey Bay
10:20 PM
FRI-526
¬¬¬¬Revealing the mechanistic determinants of host specificity: using the parasite Schistosoma mansoni and the snail Biomphalaria obstructa as a model system
Megan A. Hudgell , Center for Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology, University of New Mexico ; Michelle A. Forys , Center for Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology, University of New Mexico ; Eric S. Loker, PhD , Regents' Professor , Center for Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology, University of New Mexico
10:40 PM
FRI-945
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
11:00 PM
FRI-326
Tau (sub-n) Factorization Over the Integers
Nathan Bishop , St. Olaf College ; Mary Bohlke , Loras College ; Aqeeb Sabree , Texas Southern University ; Alex Sistko , Bradley University ; Dan Anderson, PhD , University of Iowa
11:20 PM
FRI-124
Offline Dependent Speech Recognition for Android
Joel Tosado , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Nayda Santiago, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
11:40 PM
FRI-645
Immune Activation in the Female Reproductive Tract After Colonization with Group B Streptococcus
Erin Fletcher , Research Assistant , San Diego State University ; Nai Yu Wang, MS , Graduate Student , San Diego State University ; Katy Patras, BS , San Diego State University ; Alyssa Jimenez, BS , San Diego State University ; Tamsin Sheen, PhD , San Diego State University ; Kelly Doran, PhD , Assistant Professor , San Diego State University
12:00 AM
FRI-946
The Efficacy of Charisma on the Vitality of Endangered Species
Elizabeth Hinkle , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; Richard McLaughlin, JD , Endowed Chair, Harte Research Institute , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; Don Berkich, PhD , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
12:20 AM
FRI-243
Phylogeography of two polytypic bird species from the Philippines
Joshua Selbe, AS , Student , University of Kansas ; Carl Oliveros, MA , Graduate Student , University of Kansas ; Robert Moyle, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Kansas
12:40 AM
FRI-304
Applications of Convex Optimization to Weighted Generalized Fermat-Torricelli and Heron Problems
Vicente Valle , The University of Texas - Pan American ; Mau Nguyen, PhD , Assistant Professor , The University of Texas - Pan American
1:00 AM
FRI-857
Investigating The Expression Of FGFR2 In Breast Cancer Sub-types
Ormarie Vázquez , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, Puerto Rico ; Melissa Davis, PhD , University of Georgia, Athens GA ; Lori Neves , University of Georgia, Athens Georgia
1:20 AM
FRI-1458
Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) and their effects on the freshwater rotifer Plationus patulus: a comparison between impacted and unimpacted populations
Sarah Baca , University of Texas at El Paso ; Diana Martinez Gomez , University of Texas at El Paso ; Elizabeth Walsh, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
1:40 AM
FRI-853
Does the DNA Damage Response Induce Germline Sterility When Transposon Control Is Lost?
Kimberly Box , University of Kansas ; Alisher Abdullayev , University of Kansas ; Justin Blumenstiel, PhD , University of Kansas
2:00 AM
FRI-1256
Action of MAM Domain Proteins in the Molting Cycle of Caenorhabditis elegans
Beatriz Osuna , University of California, Los Angeles ; Alison Frand, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
2:20 AM
FRI-947
New Mexican Cave Microorganisms Foraging for Nutrients
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
2:40 AM
FRI-82
Search Algorithms for Highly Non-Linear Boolean Functions
Yaira Rivera Sánchez , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus ; Rafael Arce-Nazario, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
3:00 AM
FRI-858
Rhizosphere Community Stress Response in Lactuca
Celina Abundis , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Stuart Morey , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Rick Kesseli, PhD , University of Massachusetts, Boston
3:20 AM
FRI-1257
Three Recombinant Disintegrins Induce Apoptosis in SK-Mel-28 Cells
Daniel Gutierrez , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , San Jose State University
3:40 AM
FRI-1442
Functionalized Meso-porous Silica Nanoparticles: Biocompatibility and Biodistribution
Daniel Moezzi , University of New Mexico ; Audra Kerwin , University of New Mexico ; Tamara Anderson , University of New Mexico ; Erin Milligan, PhD , University of New Mexico ; Monique Nysus , University of New Mexico
4:00 AM
FRI-647
Monitoring Arsenic Contamination Through Gene Expression
Oscar Fernandez-Cazares , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Jaime Hernandez , Graduate Student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Chad Saltikov, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
4:20 AM
FRI-83
Multi-Agent System to simulate an Attack on a Southern California Amusement Park
Brian Herrera , California State University Dominquez Hills ; Antonia Boadi, PhD , Professor , California State University, Dominguez Hills
4:40 AM
FRI-1342
The Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factor II Gene in Diet-Induced Obesity in the Adult Mouse
Mary Lopez, PhD , Boston Children's Hospital ; Sanford Church , The College of William and Mary
5:00 AM
FRI-602
Upconversion Processes In Rare Earth Doped Fluoride Nanoparticles
Zakary Elliott , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Brian Yust , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Dhiraj Sardar, PhD , Professor , University of Texas, San Antonio
5:20 AM
FRI-649
Arsenic-Tolerant Fungi Improve the Growth of Corn (Zea mays) in Environments Impacted by Arsenate
Brittany Pena , University of Texas - Pan American ; A. Elizabeth Arnold, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Arizona
5:40 AM
FRI-1361
Relaxin Improves Renal Function and Decreases Cyst Progression in a Rat Model of Polycystic Kidney Disease
Shelley MacNeil, BS , Research Assistant/FlyBase Scholar , University of New Mexico ; Heather Ward, PhD , Research Assistant Professor , University of New Mexico ; Leslie Danielson, PhD , Associate Professor , University of New Mexico ; Angela Wandinger-Ness, PhD , Professor , University of New Mexico
6:00 AM
FRI-105
A Computational Study of Novel Cationic Oligomers and their Interactions with Viral Capsids
Tye Martin , University of New Mexico ; Eric Hill , University of New Mexico ; David Whitten , University of New Mexico ; Deborah Evans , University of New Mexico
6:20 AM
FRI-1258
Characterization of the Y chromosome through the amplification of novel genes of Bactrocera dorsalis
David Haymer, PhD , Professor , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Maria Inah Golez , Student Researcher , University of Hawaii at Manoa
6:40 AM
FRI-1720
Synthesis and Coordination of a Tripodal Ligand Bearing Nitrogen (N) and Sulfur (S) Donors and its Reactivity with Low Valent Transition Metals
Jose Martinez , University of California Santa Cruz ; Pradip Mascharak, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Margarita Gonzales , Univeristy of California Santa Cruz
7:00 AM
FRI-1617
Coarse-grain mesoscale modeling of nano-architectures in water
Bruce Saenz, BS , University of Texas at El Paso ; Juan Noveron, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
7:20 AM
FRI-527
The Sodium Channel Blocker Tricaine Reduces the Regenerative Capabilities of Lumbriculus variegatus
Kymberly Gustus , Humboldt State University ; Bruce O'Gara, PhD , Professor , Humboldt State University
7:40 AM
FRI-129
Skin Detection over Vegetation Backgrounds using Hyperspectral Imaging
Erick N. Irizarry , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Miguel Velez, Phd , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
8:00 AM
FRI-84
Netflow Data Visualization Framework Using Custom Queries
Albert Maldonado-Sanchez , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Jose Ortiz-Ubarri , Uninversity of Puerto Rico ; Eric Santos , University of Puerto Rico , Rio Piedras Campus ; Juan Rodriguez , University of Puerto Rico , Rio Piedras Campus
8:20 AM
FRI-1259
Num1p Interaction with SUMO
Kayla Davis , Oklahoma State University ; Rita Miller , Oklahoma State University
8:40 AM
FRI-85
Generating Minimal Pair-wise Covering Test Suites
Luis Gutierrez , Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Francisco Zapata , Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Martine Ceberio, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
9:00 AM
FRI-1603
Synthesis and Structure-activity Relationship of Disubstituted Benzamides as a Novel Class of Antimalarial Agents
Yandira Salinas, BS , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ; Michele Connelly , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ; Katsuhiko Mitachi, PhD , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ; Nicholas Jensen , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ; Taotao Ling, PhD , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ; Fatima Rivas, PhD , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
9:20 AM
FRI-859
Microarray Expression Analysis of Ethanol-reared Drosophila melanogaster
David Do , San Jose State University ; Rachael French, PhD , San Jose State University
9:40 AM
FRI-203
Sky Walkers of Northwest Indian College
Nicole Jefferson , Northwest Indian College ; Gary Brandt , Northwest Indian College
10:00 AM
FRI-651
Isolating and identifying cultivable antimicrobial producing agents bioprospects from hypersaline microbial mats and forests' soils in Puerto Rico
Wilmer Rodriguez-Polanco, BS , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Carlos Rios-Velazquez, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
10:20 AM
FRI-1701
Investigating the Biochemical Functions of E.coli RecA Mutant F217Y
Adam Gomez , New Mexico State University ; Lee Uranga, PhD , New Mexico State University ; Shelley Lusetti, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
10:40 AM
FRI-125
Development of a Time Scheduling System through Cloud Computing Technologies
Jonathan Gonzalez , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus ; David Bartolomei , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus ; Nayda Santiago, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
11:00 AM
FRI-1260
Neuronal Synaptic Plasticity And Biochemical Signaling Affected By Dendritic Spine Morphology: A Modeling Study
Javier Barranco , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Horace Deans , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Fidel Santamaria, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
11:20 AM
FRI-1721
Nanophase MnFe2O4 synthasis
Alfredo Esparza , UTPA ; Jason Parsons, PhD , UTPA
11:40 AM
FRI-2108
Intervening Factors In The Relationships Between Life Expectancy and GDP Per Capita
Stephanie Curry , Texas Southern University ; Harvey Brenner , University of North Texas Health Science Center
12:00 PM
FRI-1261
The Nodamura virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase localizes to mitochondria in transformed yeast cells
Marianna Ortiz , UTEP- University of Texas of El Paso ; Vincent Gant, BS , The University of Texas of El Paso ; Kyle Johnson, PhD , Principal Investigator , The University of Texas at El Paso
12:20 PM
FRI-1343
Picture of an Invasion: Watersipora spp. within Humboldt Bay, California
Reginald Blackwell, A.S. , Humboldt State University ; Sean Craig, PhD , Humboldt State University
12:40 PM
FRI-522
Distribution and Diversity of Fungi across Tropical Coastal Ecosystems
Xiomary Cruz-Delgado , Universidad del Turabo ; Diana L. Laureano-Córdova , Universidad del Turabo ; Yomarie Bernier , Universidad del Turabo ; José R Pérez-Jiménez, PhD , Universidad del Turabo
1:00 PM
FRI-1142
Determining role of the Tryptophan carboxyl of the RGD binding motif of r-Moj in inducing Sk-Mel-28 cellular proliferation inhibition
David Carrillo , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , San Jose State University ; Daniel Gutierrez , San Jose State University
1:20 PM
FRI-1924
Ammonia-Oxidizing Archaea Communities at El Yunque Rain Forest in Puerto Rico
Anamary Carazo Carrión , Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico ; José Pérez Jiménez, PhD , Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico
1:40 PM
FRI-948
Spatial Cognition In The Burrowing Stomatopod Odontodactylus Scyllarus
Elsie Carrillo , University of California, Berkeley ; Molly Wright , University of California, Berkeley ; Roy Caldwell, PhD , PhD , University of California, Berkeley
2:00 PM
FRI-86
Rapid iOS Applications Development
Maxwell Goedjen , Student , University of Houston-Downtown ; Brian Holtkamp , Student , University of Houston-Downtown ; Vanessa Hernandez , Student , University of Houston-Downtown ; Ongard Sirisaengtaksin, PhD , Professor , University of Houston-Downtown
2:20 PM
FRI-1143
In transfected mammalian cells, the Nodamura virus RdRp localizes to the outer mitochondrial membrane and causes apparent clustering of the mitochondria
Stephanie Moreno , University of Texas at El Paso ; Vincent Gant, BS , The University of Texas of El Paso ; Kyle Johnson, PhD , Principal Investigator , The University of Texas at El Paso
2:40 PM
FRI-1456
Digestibility of Dry and Ensiled Forages When Feeding Young Dairy Heifers
Shirley Nigaglioni, student , Purdue University ; Tamilee Nennich, PhD , Purdue University
3:00 PM
FRI-1344
Examination of the Effect of Osmotin in an Adiponectin Receptor Knock Down Breast Cancer Cell Line
Cristine Gutierrez , Purdue University ; Therese Salameh , Purdue University ; Ignacio Camarillo, PhD , Dr. , Purdue University
3:20 PM
FRI-1702
Indole-based Inhibitors of Neutrophil Myeloperoxidase: Potential Therapeutics for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
Kim Ngan Huynh, AA , University of California, Davis ; Jason Eiserich, PhD , University of California, Davis
3:40 PM
FRI-1144
Development of Aptamers Against CD20 for treating B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Elena Mora, HS , University of Texas at Austin ; Andrew Ellington, PhD , University of Texas at Austin ; Bradley Hall, PhD , Altermune Technologies
4:00 PM
FRI-655
Assessing Lipid Derived Innate Immune Factors in Vernix Caseosa and Amniotic Fluid Protecting Against Intrauterine Infections
Jazma Tapia , California State University Los Angeles ; Edith Porter, MD , California State University of Los Angeles
4:20 PM
FRI-142
Sustainable Wood Plastic Composite Materials From Chile Fibers and Thermoplastics
Basilio Garcia, HS , Student Assistant , New Mexico State University ; Jose Corral, HS , Student Assistant , New Mexico State University ; Luis Barragan, HS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Luis Martinez, AS , Student Assistant , New Mexico State University ; Michael Carlock, HS , Student , New Mexico State University ; Delia Valles, PhD , New Mexico State University ; German Montes, HS , Student , New Mexico State University
4:40 PM
FRI-949
Monitoring Mammal Utilization of Ephemeral Fresh Water Systems through Motion Sensor Cameras in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert
Julia Alva, Bachelor , University of Texas at El Paso ; Vanessa L. Lougheed, PhD , ASSISTANT PROFESSOR-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Assistant Professor-Border Biomedical Research Center , University of Texas at El Paso ; Jerry Johnson, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
5:00 PM
FRI-604
Measuring laser light scattering from an Advanced LIGO Viewport
Cinthia Padilla , California State University Fullerton ; Joshua Smith, PhD , Assistant Professor , California State University Fullerton
5:20 PM
FRI-143
Surface modification of Polyurethane sheets using an atmospheric pressure RF plasma jet in helium/oxygen gas mixture*
Eduardo Valdes , Texas A&M - Corpus Christi ; Magesh Thiyagarajan, PhD , Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
5:40 PM
FRI-860
Optimizing T-RFLPs for the Analysis of Rhizosphere Communities of Lactuca spp
Lissette Bayona , University of Massachusetts ; Stuart Morey , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Rick Kesseli, PhD , University of Massachusetts, Boston
6:00 PM
FRI-528
Analyzing the distribution of black surfperch (Embiotca jacksoni) relative to age, habitat structure, and composition
Amber Reichert , California State University Monterey Bay ; Corey Garza, PhD , Assistant Professor , California State University, Monterey Bay
6:20 PM
FRI-1722
Removal of Chromium From Aqueous Solution: A Study on the Effects of PH and Temperature Using Iron Oxide Nanomaterials
Jisoo Kim , University of Texas - Pan American ; Jason Parsons, PhD , UTPA
6:40 PM
FRI-1703
Engineering a Library of Light Activated P450 Biocatalysts
Garrett Chavez , San Jose State University ; Christopher Canario , San Jose State University ; Lionel Cheruzel, PhD , San Jose State University
7:00 PM
FRI-2024
Comparison and Contrast of Six Geo-Hazards in Six Geographic Locations
Kurt Swalander, in progress , Applied Reasearch and Environmental Science/ Elizabeth City State University ; Lloyd Mitchell, PhD , Associate Professor , Elizabeth City State University ; Brittany Friend, In progress , Elizabeth City State University ; Omer Siddiqui , Elizabeth City State University ; Colin Garr , Elizabeth City
7:20 PM
FRI-1242
Cloning and Expressional Analysis of FKBP12 in Crustacean Skeletal Muscle
Ashanti Robinson , Colorado State University ; Kyle MacLea, PhD , Colorado State University ; Donald Mykles, PhD , Colorado State University
7:40 PM
FRI-204
Tesla turbine power generating unit design, build and test
Dana Johnson, BS , Student , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Jumar Holston, BS , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Daniel Kahoonei, BS , Student , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Elizabeth Viernes, BS , Student , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Mehrdad Ghasemi Nejhad, PhD , Mechanical Engineering Departmental Chair , University of Hawaii
8:00 PM
FRI-1145
Inductive heating of native and core/shell superparamagentic magnetite nanoparticles
Diana Perdomo , University of Wisconsin Madison ; Ralph Albrecht, PhD , University of Wisconsin Madison
8:20 PM
FRI-657
Screening for Amyloid-β degradation activity on Metagenomic Libraries from Puerto Rico Soils
William Rodriguez , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Edgar Ferrer , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Carlos Rios-Velazquez, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
8:40 PM
FRI-634
The Effects of Estrogen on Relaxation Rates in Smooth Muscle Rat Caudal Artery
Iman Allawzi, High School , Student-Undergraduate , Purdue University ; Nancy Pelaez, PhD , Associate Professor , Purdue University ; Ariel Garcia, High School , Student-Undergraduate , Purdue University ; Onyeka Uzomah, BS , Graduate Student , Purdue University
9:00 PM
FRI-529
Gene-Environment Interactions In Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Risk
Fatimah Almousawi, BS , Research Assistance , Oregon State University ; Andrew Buermeyer, PhD , Associate Professor , Oregon State University
9:20 PM
FRI-130
Power Outage Risks to Urban Electrical Infrastructure from Helium-Filled Metallic Store-Bought Celebratory Balloons That Infiltrate Power Substations
Ian Wreggelsworth , Elizabeth City State University ; Colin Garr , Elizabeth City ; Omer Siddiqui , Elizabeth City State University ; Kurt Swalander, in progress , Applied Reasearch and Environmental Science/ Elizabeth City State University ; Lloyd Mitchell, PhD , Associate Professor , Elizabeth City State University
9:40 PM
FRI-87
Stereo Matching Under Speckle Noise
Esthela Gallardo , University of Texas at El Paso ; Patricia Teller, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
10:00 PM
FRI-756
Diversity of Bacterial Endophytes in the African Tulip Tree for Puerto Rico
Xavier Espada-Fuentes , Universidad del Turabo ; Yomarie Bernier , Universidad del Turabo ; José R Pérez-Jiménez, PhD , Universidad del Turabo
10:20 PM
FRI-659
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 A. Ozbun, Ph.D. , Principal Investigator , University of New Mexico
10:40 PM
FRI-334
Xylem network architecture in basal tracheophytes
Elaine Zhang , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Jarmila Pittermann, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Van M. Savage, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor , University of California Los Angeles
11:00 PM
FRI-2007
Examining Historical Trauma in Current Native American College Students
Noel Altaha , Marc U STAR Research Trainee , Fort Lewis College ; Susan Kraus, PhD , Associate Professor , Fort Lewis College
11:20 PM
FRI-950
Fungal communities associated with energy crop residues exhibit high alpha and beta diversity and are readily cultured
Haley Dunleavy , Alaska Pacific University ; Prachand Shrestha , Energy Biosciences Institute, University of California ; Timothy M. Szaro , University of California ; John W. Taylor , University of California ; Kabir G. Peay , Stanford University ; Thomas D. Bruns , University of California
11:40 PM
FRI-119
Bond Of Epoxy-coated And Uncoated Pre-stressing Strand Applicable In The Development Of A Pre-cast Concrete Bridge Bent System
Jose G. Jimenez Jr. , University of California, Irvine ; John F. Stanton, PhD , Professor , University of Washington ; Marc O. Eberhard, PhD , Professor , University of Washington ; Olafur Haraldsson , University of Washington
12:00 AM
FRI-1146
The Imaging Flow Cytobot and the Environmental Sample Processor: New Tools that will shape our understanding of harmful algal blooms
Billionrosannae Chhouk , Undergraduate Research Assistant , San Diego State University ; Michael Brosnahan, PhD , Postdoctoral Investigator , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ; Katherine Hubbard, PhD , Postdoctoral Investigator , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ; Donald Anderson, PhD , Senior Scientist , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
12:20 AM
FRI-661
Effects of yhcN and ylaJ deletions during spore germination in Bacillus anthracis
Maralis Butler, BS , Student , University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico ; David Popham, PhD , Professor , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia
12:40 AM
FRI-106
High-throughput Microdissection for the Molecular Analysis of Breast and Prostate Tumor Specimens
Belinda Perez , RESEARCH TRAINEE , UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO ; Michael Armani , NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE ; Rebecca Stussman , NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE ; Kris Ylaya , NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE ; Qiang DU , NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE ; Michael Emmert-Buck , NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE ; Michael Tangrea , NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
1:00 AM
FRI-530
Connecting Compound Structures and Biological Effects by Gene-Expression Profiling
David Jaramillo , Broad Institute ; Mathias Waver, PhD , Broad Institute
1:20 AM
FRI-1916
Design, Constrution, and Testing of a Multilevel Sampler
Shawnmarie Manheimer , New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ; Katrina Henry , New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
1:40 AM
FRI-231
Prosthetic Gait Training Tool
Shacoya Smith , University of Iowa ; Jessica McDermott , University of Iowa ; Bhupinder Singh , University of Iowa ; Kelly Sass, PT, MPT , University of Iowa ; Rajankumar Bhatt, PhD , University of Iowa ; H. John Yack, PT, PhD , University of Iowa
2:00 AM
FRI-1723
The Controlled Growth of Silica Shell from Barium Titanate and Silver Nanoparticles Cores via Sol-Gel Reaction
Mina Park , Undergraduate Research Scientist , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Lucas Johnstone , Graduate Research Scientist , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Yunsang Kim , Graduate Research Scientist , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Mohanalingam Kathaperumal, PhD , Senior Research Scientist , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Joseph Perry, PhD , Professor , Georgia Institute of Technology
2:20 AM
FRI-222
Isolation and Characterization of CD133+ In Glioblastoma Multiforme
Nicole Cremer , University of California, Los Angeles ; Isaac Yang, MD , University of California, Los Angeles
2:40 AM
FRI-332
Assessment of the Prevalence and Colonization Ability of Sclerotinia homoeocarpa on Commercial Creeping Bentgrass Seed
Michelle Garcia , University of Texas at El Paso ; Renee Rioux , University of Wisconsin - Madison ; Jim Kerns, PhD , University of Wisconsin - Madison
3:00 AM
FRI-417
Microbes of the Mouth: Visualizing the Spatial Organization of Bacteria in Dental Plaque Biofilms
Carissa McKinney , Student , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Gary Borisy, PhD , President and Director , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Jessica Welch, PhD , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Blair Rossetti , Marine Biological Laboratory
3:20 AM
FRI-861
Isolation and characterization of ethanol-tolerant yeast strains
Elijah Martin , Morehouse College ; Stanley Fields, PhD , University of Washington ; Matt Rich , University of Washington
3:40 AM
FRI-1147
Insights Into the Role of the N-Terminus of the Neuronal Glycine Transporter 2
Diego Escobar-Garcia , Research Assistant , St. Mary's University ; Ana Garibay , Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Miryam Pando , University of Texas at El Paso ; Manuel Miranda, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
4:00 AM
FRI-1148
Evaluation and Validation of Tumor-Associated Antigen p53 as Biomarker in Liver and Lung Cancer
Marissa Velazquez, Undergraduate , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Liping Dai, PhD , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Rosalia Ortega, M.S. , Lab Technician , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Jianying Zhang, MD/PhD , Associate Professor , The University of Texas at El Paso
4:20 AM
FRI-1149
Identification of Two Functional SUMO Interacting Motifs (SIMs) in the Non-structural Protein of Influenza A Virus NS1A
Lorellie Lewis, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; German Rosas-Acosta, M.Sc., Ph.D , Assistant Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
4:40 AM
FRI-851
Investigation of Antimicrobial Activity of Cartaderia selloana, Pampas Grass
Hamza Fakhri , Skyline College ; Margaret Nguyen , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
5:00 AM
FRI-1704
Associated Polypeptides Found within Yeast Mitochondria for the Biosynthesis of Coenzyme Q
Jarrett Johnson , University of California, Los Angeles ; Christopher Allan, B.S. , University of California, Los Angeles ; Catherine Clarke, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
5:20 AM
FRI-1150
Molecular Identification of Viruses Infecting Pea and Beans
Eralda Vidrio , Heritage University ; Olufemi J. Alabi , Washington State University ; Nina M. Barcenas, PhD , Department Chair/Professor , Heritage University ; Naidu A. Rayapati , Washington State University
5:40 AM
FRI-120
Investigation of Permeability of Porous Natural and Engineered Building Materials
Odanis Rosario , University of Vermont ; Mandar Dewoolkar, PhD , University of Vermont
6:00 AM
FRI-219
Surface Wave Topography, Resistance and Seakeeping of a Wedge-Shaped Hull
Javier Rodriguez , University of California, Santa Barbara ; AJ Sawyer , University of Delaware ; Jennifer Kelso , Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
6:20 AM
FRI-2112
The Role of Sleep on Object Recognition and Object Categorization in 4.5-Month-Old Infants
Deon T. Benton , University of Arizona ; Rebecca Gomez, PhD , University of Arizona
6:40 AM
FRI-1151
Characterization of Hematopoietic Cancers Generated in a SB Mutagenesis Screen
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Safiyyah Ziyad , University of California, Los Angeles ; Kristine Huynh , University of California, Los Angeles
7:00 AM
FRI-531
Role of Neuroestrogens in Memory Acquisition and Recall in the Zebra Finch
Jessica Rodriguez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Michelle Rensel, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Barney Schlinger, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
7:20 AM
FRI-205
Software Design For High-Speed Shock-Driven Experiments
Kevin Rodriguez , Universidad Del Turabo ; Katherine Prestridge, PhD , Los Alamos National Laboratory
7:40 AM
FRI-1152
The Kinesin II Family Motor Protein, KIF17, contributes to Microtubule Stabilization and Actin Polymerization in Epithelial Cells
Jessica Morgan , Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences ; Geri Kreitzer, PhD , PhD , Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
8:00 AM
FRI-1153
Biochemical Characterization Of The Rbfox 3 Protein
Adrian Hernandez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Niroshika Keppetipola, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Douglas Black, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
8:20 AM
FRI-419
Antibacterial Activity of Cultivated and Wild Basidiomycetes
Irene Yim , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
8:40 AM
FRI-1605
Characterizing the Role of Deinococcus Radiodurans RecN Protein in the RecA-mediated DNA Strand Exchange Reaction in Vitro
Christopher Denetso , Research Lab Assistant , New Mexico State University-Las Cruces ; Shelley Lusetti, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University ; Lee Uranga, PhD , New Mexico State University ; Christine Roof , New Mexico State University-Las Cruces ; Emigdio Reyes, PhD , New Mexico State University-Las Cruces ; Praveen Patidar, PhD , New Mexico State University ; Regina Fernandez , New Mexico State University-Las Cruces
9:00 AM
FRI-1154
Determination of Cytokine Receptor Profiles for the Enhancement of In Vitro Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Hematopoietic Progenitors
Viridiana Murillo , University of California, Merced ; Heather L. Thompson , University of California, Merced ; Bryce T. McLelland , Staff Researcher , University of California, Merced ; Jennifer O. Manilay, PhD , University of California, Merced
9:20 AM
FRI-229
Determining the Effects of the Environmental Estrogens Bisphenol A and Methylparaben in MCF7 Cells
Elida Gonzalez, Undergraduate , Undergraduate , University of California, Los Angeles ; Gustavo Miranda-Carboni, PhD , Assistant Professor , David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles ; Susan Krum, PhD , Doctor , University of California, Los Angeles
9:40 AM
FRI-421
Functional Bacterial Amyloid is Present in Bordetella Species
Yesenia Reyes , The University of Texas at Dallas ; Gina Donato, PhD , The University of Virginia ; Erik Hewlett, MD , The University of Virginia
10:00 AM
FRI-606
Titanium Purification System for LUX
Paulo Costa , University of California, Davis ; Josh Sauza , Pacific Union College ; Mani Tripathi, PhD , University of California, Davis
10:20 AM
FRI-532
Role of Exercise in Increasing Newly-Born Granule Cells and Reducing Seizure Susceptibility
Samantha Mohammad , University of California, Los Angeles ; Istvan Mody, PhD , Principle Investigator , University of California, Los Angeles ; Guido Faas, PhD , Assistant Researcher/ Direct Mentor , University of California, Los Angeles
10:40 AM
FRI-1705
Inhibition of Lactose Dehydrogenase (rLDH) Enzyme Activity by Ascorbic Acid 6-Butyrate (AAB): Comparisons to Ascorbic Acid (AA), Ascorbic Acid 6-Palmitate (AAP), and Ascorbic Acid 6-Stearate (AAS) Inhibitions
Abdirisak Hussein , San Diego Mesa College ; Alberto Palacios , San Diego Mesa College ; Mary Graves , San Diego Mesa College ; Mohamed Musse , San Diego Mesa College ; Edward Alexander, PhD , Professor, PI, Program Director , San Diego Mesa College ; Ami Abbott , University of California, San Diego ; Anita Williams, BS , University of California, San Diego ; Duyen-Anh Pham , University of California, San Diego ; Percy Russell, PhD , University of California, San Diego
11:00 AM
FRI-1155
Mutagenesis and Functional Analysis of a CRISPR Endonuclease in Yeast
Bianca Ulloa , Undergraduate Student , Northwestern University ; Yan Huaru , Technician , Northwestern University ; Irem Unlu , Graduate Student , Northwestern University ; Yan Zhang , Northwestern University ; Erik Sontheimer , Northwestern University
11:20 AM
FRI-223
Relationship between TPA and coagulation factors in stroke patients
Gabriel LaRocque , University of New Mexico, Albuquerque ; Jennifer Majersik, MD , University of Utah
11:40 AM
FRI-328
On Multi-Soliton Solutions to the Toda Lattice Equation
Estevan Lara , University of Texas at Arlington ; Carina Mata , University of Texas at Arlington ; Tuncay Aktosun, PhD , Professor , University of Texas, Arlington
12:00 PM
FRI-330
Solitary Wave Solutions to the Discrete Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation
Angel Pacheco , University of North Texas ; Tuncay Aktosun, PhD , Professor , University of Texas, Arlington
12:20 PM
FRI-511
Maser Parameters in the Star Forming Region W3(OH)
Olawale Afolayan , DePaul University ; Anuj Sarma, PhD , DePaul University
12:40 PM
FRI-306
Mathematica Model and Parallel Merge Sort Algorithms
Javier Parapar , Sistema Ana G.Mendez Universidad Metropolitana ; Luis De la Torre, PhD , Mentor , Universidad Metropolitana - UMET
1:00 PM
FRI-423
Identifying a CXCL10 Chemokine Target in Bacillus anthracis Spores
Alexandra P. Navarro , University of Virginia School of Medicine ; Katie R. Margulieux , University of Virginia School of Medicine ; Debra J. Fisher , University of Virginia School of Medicine ; Molly A. Hughes, M.D. Ph.D. , University of Virginia School of Medicine
1:20 PM
FRI-88
Eon: An Owl Ontology to Collect, Expose, and Disseminate UTEP's Faculty Research Areas of Expertise
Marianna Pena , University of Texas at El Paso, ; Natalia Villanueva-Rosales, PhD , Research Assistant Professor , The University of Texas at El Paso
1:40 PM
FRI-1706
Characterization of Rickettsia parkeri Sca2 N-terminal Domain and its Role in Actin Polymerization
Michelle Lane , University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ; Julie Choe , University of California, Berkeley ; Matt Welch, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
2:00 PM
FRI-2030
Energy Extraction From Ocean Currents And Waves: Mapping The Most Promising Locations
Ana Ordonez , Arizona State University ; Baylor Fox-Kemper, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Colorado ; Peter Hamlington, PhD , Assistant Research Professor , University of Colorado
2:20 PM
FRI-1724
Synthesis of Gold Nanospheres - Reduced By CdSe QDs: New SERS Substrates For Biomolecules Detection
Marcos Rodriguez , Universidad Metropolitana ; Luis M. Ortiz , Universidad Metropolitana ; Samuel Hernandez, PhD , Universidad de Puerto Rico, recinto de Mayagüez ; Oliva Primera-Pedrozo, PhD , Universidad Metropolitana
2:40 PM
FRI-1707
Characterizing in-vivo Virus-Host Interactions Using Chemical Cross-linking and Mass Spectrometry
Pedro Ruiz , Northwest University ; Lucas Monkkonen , University of Washington ; Carlos Catalano, PhD , University of Washington ; David Goodlett, PhD , University of Washington
3:00 PM
FRI-131
Creation of a Voltage-Actuated Switch for MEMS using a Piezoresistive Polymer Composite
Daniel Drew , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ; Annie Wang, PhD , Massachusetts Institute of Technology ; Jeffrey Lang, PhD , Professor , Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3:20 PM
FRI-2106
Links Between Parent-Child Relationship and Teachers' Perception of Child Behavior
La' Toya Broughton , Texas Tech University ; Francisco Debaran , Texas Tech University ; Sybil Hart , Texas Tech University
3:40 PM
FRI-1725
Formulational Properties of a Newly Developed Low Viscosity Diacrylate-Functional Epoxy-Based Oligomer
Mau Truong , University of Houston-Downtown ; Byron Christmas, PhD , University of Houston-Downtown
4:00 PM
FRI-1156
Protein-protein Interaction In The Intracellular Pathway That Leads To MHC Class II Presentation Of Peptide On the Surface Of The B Cell
Mohameed Islam , Student , Cornell University ; Elizabeth Mellins, MD , Stanford University ; Michael Strohman, PhD , Doctoral Student , Stanford University ; Sashi Ayyangar , Princeton University
4:20 PM
FRI-1708
Mechanical Properties of Arabidopsis thaliana Nuclei
Marinna Madrid , undergraduate researcher , University of California, Los Angeles ; Amy Rowat, PhD , professor , University of California, Los Angeles
4:40 PM
FRI-89
Integration of the segments from analysis of a satellite image into an Object Oriented Ontology
Antonio Tapia Maldonado , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Cecilia Zanni-Merk, PhD , BFO Team - LSIIT (UMR CNRS 7005) ; François de Bertrand de Beuvron, PhD , BFO Team - LSIIT (UMR CNRS 7005) ; Stella MARC-Zwecker, PhD , BFO Team - LSIIT (UMR CNRS 7005)
5:00 PM
FRI-308
Mathematical Analysis of Runtime Complexity for Sorting Algorithms on a Spartan 6 SP601 FPGA
Joseph Colon , Universidad Metropolitana ; Luis De la Torre, PhD , Mentor , Universidad Metropolitana - UMET
5:20 PM
FRI-107
Establishing a One-step Yeast Screening Assay to Discover Therapeutics for Protein Misfolding Diseases
Melissa Hernandez , Rice University ; Wenting Zhao , Rice University ; Laura Segatori, PhD , Rice University
5:40 PM
FRI-1726
The Synthesis and Characterization of Sterically Encumbered Bithiazole Ligands: Novel Scaffolds for Metal-Based Polymerization Catalysts
Alfonzo Sanchez , Texas Tech University ; Michael Findlater, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University
6:00 PM
FRI-951
Potential Distribution of Chagas Disease in North America
Miroslava Garza , University of Texas-Pan American ; Teresa Feria, PhD , Professor , University of Texas-Pan American ; Sahotra Sarkar, PhD , University of Texas, Austin ; Jesus Valenzuela, PhD , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6:20 PM
FRI-401
Generic Polynomials and Frobenius Modules
Anthony Sanchez , Arizona State Univerisity ; Jorge Morales , Louisiana State University
6:40 PM
FRI-1727
Synthesis and Examination of the Properties of Donor Acceptor Stenhouse adducts
Carmen Segura , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Sameh Helmy , University of California, Santa Barbara
7:00 PM
FRI-952
The effects of plant density on biomechanical properties of a tidal wetland macrophyte; Zizania aquatica
Yasiel Figueroa , Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Río Piedras ; Jennifer Bryan , Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences ; Lora Harris, PhD , Associate Proffesor , Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences
7:20 PM
FRI-636
Implications of Sin Nombre Virus on Immune System Function and the Rate of Co-infection with Bartonella on Peromyscus maniculatus
Hannah Price , Fort Lewis College ; Chris Yeager , Fort Lewis College ; Kathryn Lavengood , Fort Lewis College ; Erin Lehmer, PhD , Fort Lewis College
7:40 PM
FRI-2001
Food for Medicine
Anthony Parson , Humboldt State University ; Jacquelyn Bolman, PhD , Director, Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP) , Humboldt State University
8:00 PM
FRI-742
The Cloning and Characterization of Krüppel-like Factors from the Genome of the ctenophore, Mnemiopsis leidyi
Amanda Ramirez , University of Miami ; William Browne, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Miami
8:20 PM
FRI-132
Automated Bit-Error-Rate (BER) Measurement System
Bretzner Gonzalez, AS , Research Intern , Columbia University ; Kishore Padmaraju, B.S. , PhD Candidate , Columbia University ; Keren Bergman, Ph.D. , Columbia University
8:40 PM
FRI-608
Optimization of Small Scale Wind Turbine in Urban Areas
Steven Roothaan , Northeastern Illinois University ; Caroline Williams , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Sergio Guerrero , Northeastern Illinois University ; Paulo Acioli, PhD , Department Chair , Northeastern Illinois University
9:00 PM
FRI-1157
Development And Function Of Zonal Olfactory Receptor Expression
Sydney Lopez , University of California, Davis ; Josie Clowney , University of California, San Francisco ; Stavros Lomvardas, PhD , University of California, San Francisco
9:20 PM
FRI-425
Spatial Effect of Reovirus Co-infection on Production of Rotavirus
Patricia Vignaux , University of Texas at Arlington ; Michael Roner, PhD , University of Texas at Arlington
9:40 PM
FRI-136
A New Environmental Monitoring System For The UH88” Telescope
Heather Prinzing , Kauai Community College ; Bob Calder , Senior Engineer UH88" Telescope , Institute for Astronomy ; Luke McKay , Engineer UH88" Telescope , Institute for Astronomy ; Colin Aspin , Director of UH2.2m Telescope , Institute for Astronomy
10:00 PM
FRI-533
RNA-binding protein BrunoL1 mediates translational stimulation via interactions with eIF3
Jacqueline Figueredo , Undergraduate , Boston College ; Cristy Lewis, MSc , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Lori Horb, BSc , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Marko Horb, PhD , Marine Biological Laboratory
10:20 PM
FRI-1728
Synthesis And Properties Of Multiferroic A2BB'O6@ABO3 Core/Shell Nanocomposite
Yesenia Cantu, HS Diploma , Research Assistant , The University of Texas Pan-American ; Andrix Arguelles, HS Diploma , Research Assistant , The University of Texas Pan-American ; Yuanbing Mao, PhD , Research Mentor , The University of Texas Pan-American
10:40 PM
FRI-743
How Partially Redundant Genes Compensate for the Loss of their Partner: Examination of the Partially Redundant Roles of the Tbx8 and Tbx9 Genes in Embryonic Nematode Development
Samuel Mullen , Student , Johns Hopkins University ; Chau Huynh , University of Washington ; Robert Waterston , University of Washington
11:00 PM
FRI-2130
Pleasant events as a Mechanism and Moderator of Outcomes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs. Light Therapy for Seasonal Depression
Drusilla White , UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT ; Kelly Rohan, PhD , University of Vermont
11:20 PM
FRI-114
Engineering Novel Self-Assembling Peptide Materials By Studying The Self-Assembly Of Diphenylalanine
Carolyn Mills , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Joohyun Jeon, B.E. , University of California, Santa Barbara ; M. Scott Shell, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
11:40 PM
FRI-241
Effect of Nosema Carpocapsae Infection on Response of Codling Moth, Cydia Pomonella, to Three Types of Stress
Adriana Perez-Cervera , Heritage University ; Thomas Unruh, PhD , Research Entomologist , Yakima Agricultural Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS ; Olivia L. Marquez, AA , Heritage University ; Nina M. Barcenas, PhD , Department Chair/Professor , Heritage University
12:00 AM
FRI-610
Impacts on Suspensions of Cornstarch in Water
Eric Brown, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California Merced ; Martin Morales-Avendano, HS , Univeristy of California, Merced
12:20 AM
FRI-1345
GEOGRAPHIC VARIATION IN MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FROM CATTAIL PLANT SPECIES THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST
Dayvis Blasini, AA , Northeastern Illinois University ; Maria Rios , Northeastern Illinois University ; Yaiyr Astudillo-Scalia, BS , Northeastern Illinois University ; Pamela Geddes, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Joel Olfelt, PhD , Associate Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
12:40 AM
FRI-126
Developing Virtual Reality Environments Integrated with Two Upper-Limb Exoskeletons for Motor Control Recovery of Stroke Patients
Jacob Rosen, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Nhan Dao , Student , University of California, Merced
1:00 AM
FRI-108
Alteration of Cartilage Compressive Properties When Exposed to Calcium
Matthew Guevara , University of California, San Diego ; Michele Temple-Wong, PhD , University of California, San Diego
1:20 AM
FRI-206
Mechanical Design and Fabrication of a Test Apparatus for Magnetically Actuated Gear Box Prototypes
Jasmine Maru , University of Hawaii, Manoa ; Michael Engelmann, PhD , Trex Enterprises
1:40 AM
FRI-133
Characterization of Porous Silicon for Micropyrotechinc Applications
Alfredo Bermudez , Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo ; Venkata Sharat Parimi, BS , The Pennsylvania University, Univeristy Park ; Srinivas Tadigadapa, PhD, MS , The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
2:00 AM
FRI-207
Efficiency In The Built Environment Through Active Design Strategies
David Coven , University of Washington ; Bailey Bonaci , University of Washington ; Adam Stoeckle , University of Washington ; Amanda Bruot , University of Washington ; Christopher Meek , University of Washington
2:20 AM
FRI-90
Development of a Peer-to-Peer Mobile Social Application to Broaden Participation
Cody Rigney , University of Texas, El Paso ; Graciela Perera, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso
2:40 AM
FRI-403
Co-circular Deltoid and Isosceles Trapezoid Central Configurations in the 4-body Problem
Tasheena Barrett , Brigham Young University-Idaho ; John Little, PhD , Professor of Mathematics , College of the Holy Cross ; Alicia Lozano , Bryn Mawr College ; Liliana Manrique , California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ; Christopher O'Neill , Duke University ; Roberto Pelayo, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Hawaii at Hilo
3:00 AM
FRI-2023
Holocene record of hurricane landfall in Baffin Bay, Texas
Angela Roman , Student , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Lauren Simkins, BS , Student , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Alexander Simms, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara
3:20 AM
FRI-622
Effects Of Age And Nicotine Pretreatment On Spatial Discrimination In Male Rats
Carlos Aguirre, High School Diploma , University of California, Irvine ; Celina Mojica, B.S. , University of California, Irvine ; Frances Leslie, Ph.D. , University of California, Irvine
3:40 AM
FRI-513
Statistical Analysis of Relations Between Monthly Teleconnection Indices
Ma'Ko'Quah Jones, AA , Dartmouth College ; Leslie Hartten, PhD , NOAA/Earth System Research Laboratory ; Cécile Penland, PhD , NOAA
4:00 AM
FRI-1709
Enhancing the Stability of Bacterial Microcompartments with Natural and Engineered Covalent Crosslinking
Hoda Ahmed , University of California, Los Angeles ; Michael Thompson , University of California, Los Angeles ; Krystal McCarty , University of California, Los Angeles ; Todd Yeates , University of California, Los Angeles
4:20 AM
FRI-91
Upgrading a Gemini Observatory's Wireless Network to 802.11 N Technology
Marissa Hirakawa , Student Undergraduate , Honolulu Community College ; Tim Minick , Gemini Observatory ; Chris Morrison , Informations System Group Lead , Gemini Observatory ; Simon Chan , Network Administrator , Gemini Observatory
4:40 AM
FRI-234
Acute Otitis Media and the Role of Seasonal Respiratory Virus in Children
Gabriel Cortez, BSc , University of Utah Health Sciences Center ; Krow Ampofo, MD , University of Utah Health Sciences Center ; Chris Stockmann, MSc , University of Utah Health Sciences Center
5:00 AM
FRI-1925
A Comparison of Rockfish Species Diversity Inside and Outside MPAs Along a Latitudinal Gradient on the Central California Coast
Lauren Tobosa , California State University, Monterey Bay ; Dean Wendt, PhD , Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo ; Grant Waltz , Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
5:20 AM
FRI-534
Epidermal Induction Mediated Through Multivesicular Endosomes
Brian Perez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Diego Ploper , University of California, Los Angeles ; Edward De Robertis, M.D., Ph.D. , Principal investigator , University of California, Los Angeles
5:40 AM
FRI-427
Determining the role of differentially linked sialic acids in H5N1 Influenza entry
Mairead O'Connor-Maleney , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emily Rumschlag-Booms, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
6:00 AM
FRI-744
A Gene Drive System for Genetic Control of Malaria Transmission
Kelcie Martin , University of California, Irvine ; Bianca Burini , University of California, Irvine ; Anthony James, PhD , University of California, Irvine
6:20 AM
FRI-1158
The Role of GADD45a in Docetaxel Sensitivity in Prostate Cancer
Miguel Montana , University of Miami ; Kavitha Ramachandran, PhD , University of Miami ; Rakesh Singal, MD , University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
6:40 AM
FRI-310
Dynamics of Triatomine infestation in a Population of Houses
Javier Baez, BS , Mr. , Arizona State University ; Komi Messan, BS , North Carolina Agricultural and Tecnical State University ; Adriana Quezada, BS , California Baptist Univeristy ; Crystal Bennett, BS , Student , North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University ; Juan Aparicio, PhD , Universidad Nacional de Salta
7:00 AM
FRI-1926
Impacts of ocean acidification on Echinoderm fertilization success and early development
Cristina Villalobos , California State University, Monterey Bay ; Daniel Grunbaum, PhD , Assoc. Prof. , University of Washington ; Kit Yu Karen Chan, PhD , University of Washington
7:20 AM
FRI-624
Synthesized Growth Factors Increase WBC Proliferation After Chemotherapy and Radiation
Marina Stukova, AS , University of Colorado Cancer Center/Anschutz Medical Campus/School of Medicine ; Floyd E Taub, MD , Medical Director/PI , Fitzsimons Bioscience Park
7:40 AM
FRI-92
Prediction and Simulation of Metabolic Interactions in Artificial Microbial Ecosystems
Wesley Marrero , Universidad del Turabo ; Daniel Segre, PhD , Boston University
8:00 AM
FRI-312
Modeling the Depletion of the World's Oil Reserves in Different Case Scenarios
Luis Bolanos Ordonez, AA , Queensborough Community College ; Andrew Garcia , Queensborough Community College ; Maria Franco, PhD , Queensborough Community College
8:20 AM
FRI-506
Modeling of Ground-Level Ozone Exceedances Measured in Six National Parks Using the Jonckheere-Terpstra Test
Adaeze Ajoku , University of Miami ; Edward Duran , Northeast Lakeview College ; Anastasia Bergara , Whittier College ; Benjamin White , Rice University ; Javier Rojo, PhD , Professor of Statistics , Rice University
8:40 AM
FRI-1729
Gold Nanoparticles as Catalyst in Dibenzothiophene Oxidation Reactions: Synthesis and Characterization
Weyshla A. Rodriguez, Undergraduate , Universidad Metropolitana (UMET) ; Brenda Torres, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Russell Chianelli, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Manuel Ramos, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Maryam Zarei, PhD , Post. Doc. , University of Texas, El Paso
9:00 AM
FRI-1159
Estimation of Regulatory T-cells in Human Blood Using FOXP3 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Aimee Tramel , Kapiolani Community College ; Thomas Premeaux , Kapi`olani Community College ; Randal Wada, MD , Kapi'olani Community College ; John Berestecky, PhD , Kapiolani Community college ; Matthew Tuthill, PhD , Kapi`olani Community College
9:20 AM
FRI-1160
Investigating The Role Of RBM4 In Expression Of ULBP-1, A NKG2D Ligand
Teal Russell , North Carolina State University ; Benjamin Gowen, BS , University of California, Berkeley ; David Raulet, PhD , Professor of Immunology and Pathogenesis , University of California, Berkeley
9:40 AM
FRI-1730
Transition States of DBT Molecule at the MoS2/Co9S8 Interface: First Principles
Svetlana Gelpi , Universidad Metropolitana ; Alvaro Laham , Universidad Metropolitana ; Brenda Torres, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Russell Chianelli, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso ; Manuel Ramos, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso
10:00 AM
FRI-953
Behavior of Age-0 Northern Rock Sole (Lepidopsetta polyxystra) in a Stratified Water Column
Mary Kate Swenarton , Rutgers University ; Benjamin Laurel, PhD , Research Fisheries Biologist , National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
10:20 AM
FRI-208
Development of a Ground-based, High-fidelity Solar Observatory
Marina Fernandez , University of California, San Diego ; Lukas Nonnenmacher , University of California, San Diego ; David Larson , University of California, San Diego ; Carlos Coimbra, PhD , University of California, San Diego
10:40 AM
FRI-429
The role of microbial traits in determining microbial community composition within the zebrafish gut
Robert Steury , University of Oregon ; Brendan Bohannan, PhD , University of Oregon
11:00 AM
FRI-1710
Structural Characterization Of Red Light Photoreceptors Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Daniel Westcott , Northeastern Illinois University ; Blaire Sorenson , Northeastern Illinois University ; Alexandra Sakols , Northeastern Illinois University ; Sarah Vorpahl , Northeastern Illinois University ; Stefan Tsonchev, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina Stojkovic, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Nicholson, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
11:20 AM
FRI-1927
Growth And Competition Of Anadyomene In Biscayne Bay, Florida
Nicole Yamase , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Diego Lirman, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Miami
11:40 AM
FRI-138
Pretreated Algae Methane Gas as a Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
Ana-Patricia Lopez , Student Researcher , San Diego State University ; Temesgen Garoma, PhD , Assistant Professor and Graduate Advisor , San Diego State University
12:00 PM
FRI-1731
Well Defined Surface Chemistry on Supported Gold Microplates
Adriana Lopez , University of California, Merced ; Tao Ye, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Merced ; Eric Josephs , University of California, Merced
12:20 PM
FRI-1711
Effect Of Nitric Oxide On The Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy Agents
Marco Monroy , City College of San Francisco ; Sylvia Wojdyla , San Francisco State University ; Pooncharas Tipgunlakant, MS , San Francisco State University ; Lisa van Diggelen, MS , San Francisco State University ; Ursula Simonis, PhD , San Francisco State University ; Raymond Esquerra, PhD , Associate Professor , San Francisco State University
12:40 PM
FRI-745
Parkinson's Disease in Colombia: Do mutations in LRRK2 play a role?
Denzel Hill , University of Washington, Seattle ; Cyrus Zabetian, MD , University of Washington, Seattle ; Ignacio Mata, PhD , University of Washington, Seattle
1:00 PM
FRI-954
Debunking common assumptions about the fidelity of the northern elephant seal to breeding and molting sites
Xochitl Rojas-Rocha , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Daniel P. Costa , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Richard Condit , Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute ; Daniel E. Crocker , Professor , Sonoma State University ; Sarah H. Peterson , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Lisa Schwarz , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Patrick W. Robinson , University of California, Santa Cruz
1:20 PM
FRI-1161
The SET domain protein SUVR5 is involved in regulation of hormone responsive genes
Kristen Omi , University of California, Los Angeles ; Martin Groth, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Steve Jacobsen, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
1:40 PM
FRI-100
USING FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS WITHIN OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS TO DETECT MAGNETIC FIELDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMART STRUCTURES
Edmundo Godinez , Research Assistant , University of California, San Diego ; Scott Strutner, BS , Graduate Researcher , University of California, Los Angeles ; Greg Carman, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of California, Los Angeles
2:00 PM
FRI-1712
KaiC A-loops Affects KaiA and KaiB Binding
Ian Bravo , University of California, Merced ; Roger Tseng , University of California, Merced ; Yong-Gang Chang , University of California, Merced ; Andy LiWang , University of California, Merced
2:20 PM
FRI-209
Measuring the Exhaust Emission from a Small Scale Combustion Engine
Jose Jacobo, BS , University of California, Irvine ; Derek Dunn-Rankin, PhD , Professor , University of California, Irvine
2:40 PM
FRI-93
Creating A Remote Access Utility To Allow Instant Updates To User Accounts In A Network Of Databases
Joey Andrews , University of Hawaii Maui College ; Derrick Lahrman , Database Administrator , Akimeka, LLC.
3:00 PM
FRI-137
Integrating Mechanical and Electrical Test Components to Characterize a Magnetic Gear Winch
Julia Chen , University of Southern California ; Ned Davis, PhD , Trex Enterprises ; Michael Engelmann, PhD , Trex Enterprises ; Noelle Takahashi , University of Hawaii Manoa ; Jasmine Maru , University of Hawaii Manoa
3:20 PM
FRI-1928
Chlorophyll Extraction and Capacitance in Maple, Oak, and Birch Leaves to Determine Carbon Fluxes
Ellen Tisdale , Tuskegee University ; Jim Tang, PhD , Marine Biological Laboratory
3:40 PM
FRI-1042
Characterization of KCTD13 and CUL3: The Role of Ubiquitin Conjugating Complexes in the Development Hypospadias and Cryptorchidism
Abia A. A. Agyekum , Oakwood University ; Shaye K. Lewis, PhD , Postdoc , Baylor College of Medicine ; Josephine B. Addai , Lab Technician , Baylor College of Medicine ; Debra Murray, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; Richard Gibbs, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; Dolores Lamb, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine
4:00 PM
FRI-314
"Effects of low-intensity summer storms on macroinvertebrate communities in temperate streams"
Tatiyanna Hughes, BA , Student , Universidad Metropolitana de Cupey ; Declan McCabe, PhD , Associate Professor , Saint Michaels College
4:20 PM
FRI-1360
Characterizing the Role of the B-class Gene APETALA3 in a Rue-Anemone Mutant
Jesus Martinez-Gomez , University of Washington ; Kelsey Galimba, BS , University of Washington
4:40 PM
FRI-2005
Stigma of Mental Illness Based on Help-Seeking Behavior and Culture
Catherine Woods , San Diego State University ; Melody Sadler, PhD , Professor , San Diego State University
5:00 PM
FRI-612
Building a Wind Turbine from Recycled Components
Esosa Ogbomo , Northeastern Illinois University ; Thomas McLaughlin , Northeastern Illinois University ; Max Hansen , Northeastern Illinois University ; Paulo Acioli, PhD , Associate Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
5:20 PM
FRI-2118
Parental Coping Mechanisms: Effects on Child Social and Cognitive Development
Shersil Prentice , Student , University of Miami ; Laura Kohn-Wood, PhD , University of Miami
5:40 PM
FRI-955
Phylogenetic Position of Penstemon degeneri, A Sensitive Species From Colorado
Camellia Mata , Trinidad State Junior College ; Brian Vanden Heuvel, PhD , Professor , Colorado State University-Pueblo
6:00 PM
FRI-109
Non-instrumented Nucleic Acid Extraction Technology for Enabling Point-of-Care Assays to Assess HIV Resistance
Merna Abdelsayed , Undergraduate Researcher , University of Washington ; James Lai, PhD , University of Washington ; Patrick Stayton, PhD , University of Washington ; Max Chen, PhD , Senior Fellow , University of Washington
6:20 PM
FRI-501
Advanced Factorization Methods
Betty Garcia , University of Texas-Pan American ; Tim Huber, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Texas-Pan American
6:40 PM
FRI-1713
DNA Based Folding Bio-Sensors That Are Capable of Detecting Transcription Factors Involved In Cancer Progression By Expressing Rcombinant TATA Binding Protein
Andrew Bonham, PhD , Metropolitan state college of Denver ; Yerelsy Reyna , Metropolitan state college of Denver , Denver
7:00 PM
FRI-431
Bacterial Burden and Seminal HIV-1 RNA Shedding in Kenyan Men
Dandi Huang , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Daisy Ko , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Snow Hou , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Robert Coombs , University of Washington ; John Krieger , University of Washington ; Eduard Sanders , Kenya Medical Research Institute ; Norbert Peshu , Kenya Medical Research Institute ; David Fredricks , University of Washington ; Susan Graham , Kenya Medical Research Institute
7:20 PM
FRI-535
Hormone Induced Physiological Variation May Be Dependent On Ploidy Level Of Arabidopsis Thaliana
Delia Ramos , Heritage University ; Andreas Madlung, PhD , Professor , University of Puget Sound
7:40 PM
FRI-746
Evidence Of Common Ancestry In Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease And Scleroderma
Nicholas Sun Child , Research Assistant , University of Utah ; Mary Scholand, MD , University of Utah
8:00 PM
FRI-115
Engineering Metathesis-Oxidation Tandem Reactions by using a Grubbs-Hoveyda Catalyst and cytochrome P450 BM3
Lu Lu , University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Carl Denard, PHD , University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign
8:20 PM
FRI-1043
Glucose Regulates Calcium Dynamics in Human Metastatic Cells
Jacob Ortega , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Souad Sennoune, PhD , Associate Professor , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Raul Martinez-Zaguilan, PhD , Associate Professor , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
8:40 PM
FRI-405
Reciprocity Formulae for Generalized Dedekind Sums
Stefan Klajbor , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Chelsie Norton , Valdosta State University ; Jordan Clark , Morehouse College ; Matthias Beck, PhD , Professor , San Francisco State University
9:00 PM
FRI-433
Refining Our Approach to Extraterrestrial Life Detection: An Investigation of Microbial Communities in Mineral Environments
Matthew J. Medina , University of New Mexico ; Diana E. Northup, PhD , Visiting Associate Professor , University of New Mexico ; Michael N. Spilde, PhD , University of New Mexico
9:20 PM
FRI-1044
BIGH3 And Its Role In Wound Healing
Jennifer Watts , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Michael Foret , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Fatemeh-Azadeh Rezapoor , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Robert Mortiz , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Richard LeBaron, PhD , University of Texas, San Antonio
9:40 PM
FRI-618
The NAPSTR Element: A Novel Pathway for Protein Quality Control
Miriam Williamson , Seattle Central Community College ; Eric Fredrickson, PhD , University of Washington ; Preet Brar , University of California, Los Angeles ; Richard Gardner, PhD , University of Washington
10:00 PM
FRI-94
Using Artificial Intelligence Planning Methods to Generate Accurate Action Models and Plans to Test Software
Jessica Gonzalez , Student , Mills College ; Daniel Bryce, PhD , Professor , Utah State University ; Aaron Andrews , Student , Utah State University ; Daniel Bokser , Student , Albany University
10:20 PM
FRI-614
A Theory for Reaction-Diffusion-Advection Fluid System in Terms of One-sided Barriers
John Li , University of California, Merced ; John Mahony, PhD , University of California, Merced ; Kevin Mitchell, PhD , University of California, Merced
10:40 PM
FRI-224
Evaluation of a Management Algorithm for Pediatric Isolated Skull Fractures
Lesley Eldridge , Research Assistant , University of New Mexico, Albuquerque ; Ryan Metzger , Research Assistant Professor , University of Utah ; Michael Rollins , Assistant Professor of Surgery , University of Utah
11:00 PM
FRI-1045
Structure-based engineering of an infrared fluorescent protein marker
Jacqueline Meraz , Northeastern Illinois University ; Angela Varela , Northeastern Illinois University ; Stephanie Puetz , Northeastern Illinois University ; Anna Baker , Northeastern Illinois University ; John T. M. Kennis, PhD , Vrije Universiteit ; Aaron E. Schirmer , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina A. Stojkovic, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
11:20 PM
FRI-407
On the Essential and Generic Dimension of p-Groups in Characteristic p
Jonathan Jonker , Michigan State University ; Bradly Burdick , The Ohio State University ; Jorge Morales , Louisiana State University
11:40 PM
FRI-747
Fracture Rate and Location in Adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 at Two Sites
Goldie Stands-Over-Bull , Yale University ; David Stevenson, MD , University of Utah ; Heather Hanson, CCRC , Clinical Research Coordinator , University of Utah ; Austin Stevens , Clinical Study Assistant , University of Utah
12:00 AM
FRI-1346
Nanomaterials for Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Santander Nieto , University of Turabo ; Edaris Rodriguez , Nanomaterials for Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells , University of Turabo ; Veroleevelisse Carrion , University of Turabo
12:20 AM
FRI-110
Cancer Metastasis: The Capacity of Cancer Cells to Migrate via Restricted Space as a Result of Vigorous Change in Elastic Properties
Shahina Ahmed , University of Texas at Arlington ; Young-Tae Kim, PhD , Associate Professor of Bioengineering , University of Texas at Arlington
12:40 AM
FRI-1714
Structural and Sequence Analyses of an Unusual Bacteriophytochrome from R. palustris
Nima A. Missaghian , Northeastern Illinois University ; Cynthia N. Hernández , Northeastern Illinois University ; Angela E. Varela , Northeastern Illinois University ; Marcella M. Marcus , Northeastern Illinois University ; Rachel King , Northeastern Illinois University ; Aaron E. Schirmer , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina A. Stojkovic, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
1:00 AM
FRI-1815
Masked Quinone Methides: Suicide Inhibitors of Class II HDACs
Samuel Figueroa , University of Puerto Rico-Humacao ; Zarko Boskovic, PhD , Broad Institute ; Melissa Kemp, PhD , Broad Institute ; Angela Koehler, PhD , Broad Institute ; Stuart Schreiber, PhD , Broad Institute
1:20 AM
FRI-2016
Age Related Differences in Cognitive and Olfactory Functioning in the onset of Alzheimer's Disease:The role of the ApoE ε4 allele and Cerebrovascular disease
Claire Murphy, PhD , San Diego State University ; Patricia Cintora , San Diego State University
1:40 AM
FRI-1816
Characterization of the Enzymatic Chemistry that Catalyzes the Biosynthesis of the Core Skeleton of Capuramycin-type Antibiotics
Axel Vázquez , Undergraduate Student , University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ; Sandra Barnard-Britson , University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy ; Steven Van Lanen, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy
2:00 AM
FRI-518
Fetal Growth Restriction and High Fat Diet Decrease PPARg Expression in Newborn Rat Lung
Cynthia Wilson , University of Utah ; Anthony Sainz , University of Utah ; Yan Wang , University of Utah ; Xing Yu , University of Utah ; Erin Zinkhan , University of Utah ; Robert Lane , University of Utah ; Lisa Joss-Moore , University of Utah
2:20 AM
FRI-748
Understanding The Role Of Endocytosis In Synaptic Partner Recognition In C. elegans
Kristine Andersen , NSF REU Research for Undergraduates using Molecular Biological Applications, San José State University ; Benjamin Barsi-Rhyne , San José State University ; Kristine Miller , San José State University ; Christopher Vargas , NSF REU Research for Undergraduates using Molecular Biological Applications, San José State University ; Alexandra Lincoln , NSF REU Research for Undergraduates using Molecular Biological Applications, San José State University ; Asia Guevara , San Jose State University ; Joori Park , San José State University ; Miri VanHoven, PhD , San José State University
2:40 AM
FRI-956
Is it rare or common? Determining the phylogenetic position of Mirabilis rotundifolia, a potentially rare and endemic species in South Central Colorado
Tracy Susan , Pikes Peak Community College ; Brian Vaden Heuvel, PhD , Professor , Colorado State University Pueblo
3:00 AM
FRI-316
Calculus of Variations: Minimizing a Family of Functions
Jo Fawna Reali , California State University Stanislaus ; Paulos Alemu , California State University Stanislaus ; Joshua Galvez , California State University Stanislaus ; Susana Urquizo , California State University Stanislaus ; Jung-ha An, PhD , California State University Stanislaus
3:20 AM
FRI-240
Impact of Different Soil Moisture Regimes on Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Vine Physiology
Leslie Holland , New Mexico State University ; Rebecca Harbut, PhD , University of Wisconsin - Madison ; Beth Workmaster, MS , University of Wisconsin - Madison
3:40 AM
FRI-2027
An Applied Philosophical Analysis Of Understanding College Students' Application Of Limits To Infinite Series Convergence
Andrés Vindas Meléndez , University of California, Berkeley ; Danielle Champney , University of California, Berkeley
4:00 AM
FRI-221
The Impact of Geography and Ethnicity on Burden of Care in Pediatric Cancer Patients
Tashina Hunter , University of Montana ; Joseph Simpson , University of Utah ; Ornella Jimenez , University of Denver ; Mark Fluchel, MD , Pediatric Oncologist , University of Utah-Primary Childrens Medical Center
4:20 AM
FRI-1817
Isolation of Two Novel Cyclic Tetrapeptides from Marine Derived Aspergillus ochraceopetaliformis
Kendra Ramirez , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Steven Loveridge , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Phil Crews, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
4:40 AM
FRI-638
Morphological examination of the cirri and papillae in the oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau
Ashley N. Marranzino , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Jacqueline F. Webb, PhD , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Allen F. Mensinger, PhD , Marine Biological Laboratory
5:00 AM
FRI-116
Plasmonic Coupling between Metallic and Degenerately-doped Semiconductor Nanocrystals
Jae Cho , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Raffaella Buonsanti, PhD , The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ; Delia Milliron, PhD , The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
5:20 AM
FRI-435
Phospholipid Biosynthesis in Leishmania Parasites
Angel Cueva, AA , Texas Tech University ; Kai Zhang, PhD , Texas Tech University
5:40 AM
FRI-1347
Whole Nerve Recordings and Extracellular Field Potentials of Central Respiratory Chemoreceptive Areas in Response to Normocapnic and Hypercapnic Conditions
Aryana Cruz , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Sarah Aceves , University of Texas at San Antonio ; James Bayne , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Matthew Gdovin, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at San Antonio
6:00 AM
FRI-2110
A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) Study Evaluating the Domain- and Processing-Specific Theories of Face and Non-Face Object Processing in the Human Brain
Jessie Rosales , University of California, San Diego ; Frank Haist, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, San Diego ; Elizabeth Toomarian, BS , Lab Assistant , University of California, San Diego
6:20 AM
FRI-1348
First Analysis of the Electroretinogram in the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa)
Andrew Urdiales , Northeastern Illinois University ; Wil Bogue , Northeastern Illinois University ; Edgar Mantes , Northeastern Illinois University ; Aaron Schirmer, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Frederick R. Prete, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
6:40 AM
FRI-1715
Use of Globular Proteins as Vehicles to Increase the Solubility of Dyes for Photoreactive Fuel Cells
Carlos Tafoya , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Lorenzo Brancaleon, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
7:00 AM
FRI-507
Using Actigraphy Watches to Measure Sleep Activity in Subjects with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Dayanara Lebron , Universidad Metropolitana ; Jeffery Dawson , Associate Dean , University of Iowa
7:20 AM
FRI-409
The n-Vortex Problem for Co-Circular Central Configurations
Jonathan Gomez , Brigham Young University - Hawaii ; Alex Gutierrez , Arizona State University ; Jesse Robert , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; John Little, PhD , Professor of Mathematics , College of the Holy Cross
7:40 AM
FRI-957
Nest Predation Risk in Suburban versus Grassland Edges Associated with Adjacent Coastal Sage Scrub Interiors
Eric Kessler , California State University, Fullerton ; Ignacio Vera , California State University, Fullerton ; Tuong-Vy Nguyen , California State University, Fullerton ; Nicole Tronske , California State University, Fullerton ; Cristy Rice , California State University, Fullerton ; William Hoese, PhD , California State University, Fullerton
8:00 AM
FRI-2003
Ally Zone: A Higher Education Resource Guide Designed to Aid Non-U.S. Citizen, Non-U.S. Resident Students Attending San Diego State University
Joseph Cordero, B.A , San Diego State University ; Rudy Jacobo, PhD , Chair Multicultural Studies Department , Palomar Community College
8:20 AM
FRI-1818
Carbon Nanoparticles doped TiO2 Nanosheets
Sophie Chen , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Christopher Deming , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Shaowei Chen , University of California, Santa Cruz
8:40 AM
FRI-958
Comparison of protected and exploited tooth shell populations (Neritascabricosta) on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Jennifer Retana , California State University of Los Angeles ; Dwayne Franco , California State University of Monterey Bay ; Emily Escobar , California State University of San Bernardino ; Diana Lieberman, PhD , California State University, Monterey Bay
9:00 AM
FRI-1349
Analysis of sediments carried by a tropical intertidal sea cucumber in relation to background substrates
Areli Tejeda , California State University, Channel Islands ; Kara Nygaard , student , minnesota state university moorhead ; Diana Lieberman, PhD , California State University, Monterey Bay ; Mark Jackson , University of montana
9:20 AM
FRI-1917
Investigating connections between the geomagnetic field and climate change
Diana Flores , Montclair State University ; Kristin Portle Lawrence , Stanford University
9:40 AM
FRI-200
Cryogenic Impact Testing of Metallic Glass Matrix Composites
Adam Ullah , California Institute of Technology ; Scott Roberts, PhD , California Institute of Technology ; Douglas Hofmann, PhD , P.I. , Jet Propulsion Laboratory ; William Johnson, PhD , P.I. /Professor , California Institute of Technology
10:00 AM
FRI-1243
Inducing Transdifferentiationed of Migratory Monocytes into Cardiomyocytes during the Inflammatory Process for Cardiac Repair
Scott Willie , San Juan College ; Katie Mitzelfelt, BS , University of Utah ; Elisabeth Christians, DVM , University of Utah ; Ivor Benjamin, MD , Principle Investigator , University of Utah
10:20 AM
FRI-1819
Epi-fluorescence Imaging at the Air-Water Interface of Fibril Formation in Bovine Serum Albumin and Human Insulin
Kristen Sessions , University of Miami ; Roger Leblanc, PhD , University of Miami
10:40 AM
FRI-1046
A Comparison of the Cytotoxic Effects of Vernonia amygdalina and Paclitaxel on Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer Cells
Alvaro Laham , Universidad Metropolitana ; Roderick McDowell, BS , Graduate Student , Jackson State University
11:00 AM
FRI-2128
The Relationship Between Post-migration Stressors and Mental Health Outcomes for Refugees
Tracie Ebalu , University of Vermont ; Karen Fondacaro, PhD , University of Vermont
11:20 AM
FRI-626
An In Vitro Model to Study Chronic Intermittent Exposure that is similar to Human Binge Drinking
Kristian Torres , Texas Tech University ; Lisa Popp, PhD , Center For Membrane Protein Research, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Janet Dertien, M.S , Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Jose-Luis Redondo, PhD , Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
11:40 AM
FRI-536
Improving Accuracy in Stereotaxic Surgeries in Juvenile Rodents
Acacia Nawrocik-Madrid , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Carlos Paladini, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
12:00 PM
FRI-235
Outlet Density Effects on Underage Drinking
Miriam Magana , Macalester College ; Angelo Ortiz , Columbia University
12:20 PM
FRI-749
Validation of Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) Mutations with Capture Sequencing
Stephanie Bowles , Hampton University ; Xia Wang , Baylor College of Medicine ; Debra Murray, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; Richard A. Gibbs, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; Rui Chen, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine
12:40 PM
FRI-1929
The Effect of Mussel Adhesive Protein Concentration Over Time
Mary DeVita , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Kumud Acharya, PhD , Desert Research Institute
1:00 PM
FRI-1047
Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) Expression In Telomerase-Immortalized Human Myometrial Cell Line And Its Response To Estrogen
Connie Berenice Lerma , Texas A&M International Univeristy ; Chien-Cheng Chen, PhD , Post Doctoral , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ; Carole R. Mendelson, PhD , Professor of Biochemistry and Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, North Texas March of Dimes Birth Defects Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1:20 PM
FRI-1820
Structural Determinants of Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase Inhibition by Tetracyclines and Natural Compounds
Andrea Haynes , Tougaloo College ; Neel Patel , University at Buffalo ; R.V. Rajnaryanan, PhD , University at Buffalo
1:40 PM
FRI-1800
Investigating the Neuronal Biology of the Psychiatric Disease Risk Gene, ANK3, and the Role of Casein Kinase 2 and the p85 Subunit of Phosphotidyl-Inositol-3 Kinase in Ankyrin-G Regulation of Axonal Initial Segment Formation
Talmo Pereira , University of Maryland, Baltimore County ; Stephen Haggarty, PhD , Massachusetts General Hospital ; Jon Madison, PhD , Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ; Catherine Luce, MSc , Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
2:00 PM
FRI-1048
Role of Claudin-5 in Cardiac Remodeling during Heart Failure
Jordanna De Hoyos , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Dawn Delfin, PhD , Ohio State University ; Jill Rafael-Fortney, PhD , Ohio State University
2:20 PM
FRI-1350
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Membrane Dynamics of Aging C. elegans
Elisa Vesely , New Mexico State University ; Kelly Fields , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Carissa Perez-Olsen, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
2:40 PM
FRI-1049
Role of the Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase SHP2 in Human Heart Disease
Nora Ortega , Harvard Medical School ; Kenneth Margulies, MD , Professor of Medicine , University of Pennsylvania ; Maria Kontaridis, PhD , Assistant Professor of Medicine , Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
3:00 PM
FRI-1821
Amine-Functionalized Carbon Nanoparticles
Louis Romero , Student , Hartnell Community College/University of California, Santa Cruz ; Christopher Deming , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Shaowei Chen , University of California, Santa Cruz
3:20 PM
FRI-959
Measuring Immune Development in Larval Amphibians to Understand Age-dependent Susceptibility to Infection by Riberoia ondatrae (Class Trematoda)
Johanna Nifosi, undergraduate , Universidad Metropolitana ; Bethany Hoye, PhD , University of Colorado
3:40 PM
FRI-111
Studying The Effect of Lipid Chain Size on Localization of Plasma Membrane Anchors on Red Blood Cell
Ehab Abdelaziz , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Shaunak Pandya , University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ; C. Mauli Agrawal, Ph.D., P.E. , University of Texas at San Antonio ; George R. Negrete, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Magaly Salinas, M.Sc. , University of Texas at San Antonio
4:00 PM
FRI-1050
Characterization of COP1 in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Pathogenesis
Terri Bella , San Jose State University ; Yuanyuan Xie, PhD , Research Fellow , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ; Zhen Cao, BS , Research Technician , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ; Yu Chen, MD-PhD , Associate Professor , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ; Ping Chi, MD-PhD , Associate Professor , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
4:20 PM
FRI-1802
The Purification and Characterization of cbb3 from Rhodobacter sphaeroides
Mayra Castillo, Student , Cabrillo College ; Clive Kittredge, B.S. , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Ólöf Einarsdóttir, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
4:40 PM
FRI-1051
The Gap Junction Blocker Octanol Induces Bipolar Head Regeneration in the Aquatic Oligochaete Lumbriculus variegatus
Hannah Collins , Humboldt State University ; Jimmy Garcia , Humboldt State University ; Bruce O'Gara, PhD , Professor , Humboldt State University
5:00 PM
FRI-210
Turbulent Decay in Active-Grid Generated Isotropic and Homogeneous Flow with Steel Mesh
Noe Rodriguez , University of California, Irvine ; John LaRue, PhD , University of California, Irvine
5:20 PM
FRI-134
Haleakala Summit Weather Data Storage and Retrieval
Jordan Gartner , Northern Arizona University ; Cindy Giebink , Software Engineer , Institute for Astronomy ; Daniel O'Gara , Super intendant , Institute for Astronomy
5:40 PM
FRI-437
Discovering Novel Iron Oxidizing Microorganisms as A Control Method for Problematic Sulfur Reducing Bacteria
Joshua Sanchez , University of California, Berkeley ; Hans Carlson, Ph.D. , Research Scientist , University of California, Berkeley
6:00 PM
FRI-750
Identifying the cause of mosaic variegated aneuploidy in a child through exome sequencing
Ugochi Mba , Baylor College of Medicine ; Bradford Powell, MD, PhD , Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine ; Richard A. Gibbs, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; David A. Wheeler, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; Debra Murray, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; Sharon E. Plon, MD, PhD , Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine
6:20 PM
FRI-211
Analysis of Energy Efficiency and Comfort of the Ocean Science Education Building Using Operational Theoretical Methods
Ruben Diaz , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Michael Georgescu , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Igor Mezic , University of California, Santa Barbara
6:40 PM
FRI-960
Assessing the Effect of Urban Development on Microbial Biodiversity in an Urban Stream
Monzerrat Herrera , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
7:00 PM
FRI-95
Exploring Ephemerality in Social Media With The Facebook Timebomb
Vanessa Hernandez , Student , University of Houston-Downtown ; Heather Lipford, PhD , University of North Carolina-Charlotte
7:20 PM
FRI-112
Characterization Of An Ambient Low-Temperature Plasma Probe On Thin Polymeric Films
Collin Waterton , Student , University of Washington ; Buddy Ratner, PhD , University of Washington ; Jeanette Stein, PhD , University of Washington
7:40 PM
FRI-411
An Extended Bijection Of Shi Arrangements To Parking Functions Via Mixed Graphs
Claudia Rodriguez , Arizona State University ; Schuyler Veeneman , San Francisco State University ; Michael Dairyko , Pomona College ; Matthias Beck, PhD , Professor , San Francisco State University
8:00 PM
FRI-1822
Synthesis Of Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Thin Films On Zinc Oxide Nanowires For Solar Energy Conversion
Ian Colinas , University of California Santa Cruz ; Yashar Abdollahian , University of California Santa Cruz ; Scott Oliver, PhD , University of California Santa Cruz
8:20 PM
FRI-1823
Development of a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor for Quantitative Binding Determinations using Flow Injection Analysis Electrospray Ionization - Mass Spectrometry
Sabra Ramirez , University of Texas at Arlington ; Veronica Waybright , University of Texas at Arlington ; Alex Chen , University of Texas at Arlington ; Hui Fan , University of Texas at Arlington ; Petr Frycak, PhD , Palacky University ; Kevin Schug, PhD , University of Texas at Arlington
8:40 PM
FRI-239
Cryptic sheet web-building spiders (Cyatholipus Simon, 1894): Denizens of the Afromontane regions of South Africa (Araneae, Cyatholipidae)
Erika Garcia , San Diego State University ; Charles Griswold, PhD , California Academy of Scienes ; Anthea Carmichael , California Academy of Scienes
9:00 PM
FRI-1052
How Useful are Genetic Ancestry Tests?
Kevin Magnaye , University of Washington ; Leslie Emery , University of Washington ; Abigail Bigham, PhD , University of Michigan ; Michael Bamshad, MD , University of Washington
9:20 PM
FRI-1351
Development of Titanium/HA Scaffolds with Surface Immobilized BMP for the Creation of Functional Bone Tissue
John Im , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Mark Appleford, PhD , Assistant Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering , University of Texas at San Antonio
9:40 PM
FRI-1244
Inhibition of SK-Mel 28 cell proliferation by recombinant mojastin (r-moj) disintegrins
Luis Rodríguez , San Jose State University ; David Carrillo , San Jose State University ; Daniel Gutierrez , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , San Jose State University
10:00 PM
FRI-439
Localization of Penicillin Binding Protein 1a Homologs in Caulobacter crescentus
Cristina Mora , University of California Berkeley ; Kathleen Ryan, PhD , University of California Berkeley
10:20 PM
FRI-1053
Identifying New Drug Targets for Chemoresistant and MYC-Driven Cancers
Anna Nkrumah , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Carla Grandori , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
10:40 PM
FRI-1930
Spatial Pattern Analysis of Water Quality Levels in Private Household Wells as a Function of Demographic Factors
Mario Gonzalez, aas , student , pcc pueblo community collage ; Perry Cabot, Dr , Colorado state university pueblo
11:00 PM
FRI-751
Investigation of the interaction between oxidative stress and ethanol in a Drosophila model
Kiara Amaro-Rivera , University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez ; Theresa Logan-Garbisch , San Jose State University ; Melissa Ruiz, AA , San Jose State University ; Omar Fateen , San Jose State University ; Rachael French, PhD , San Jose State University
11:20 PM
FRI-139
Enhanced Methods for Water Recycling, a Greywater System Upgrade at the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology
Omar Abi-Chahine, B.S. , Mr. , Humboldt State University ; Jacquelyn Bolman, PhD , Director, Indian Natural Resources, Sciences and Engineering Program (INRSEP) , Humboldt State University
11:40 PM
FRI-225
Brown Adipose Tissue May Protect Against Metabolic Dysfunction
Kolenya Holly , Southern Utah University ; Alfred Balch, PhD , University of Utah ; Jaci Skidmore, BS , Research Assistant , University of Utah ; Casey Tak, BS , University of Utah ; Nazeem Nanjee, PhD , University of Utah ; Nicole Mihalopoulos, MD, MPH , Associate Professor , University of Utah
12:00 AM
FRI-1352
Sequencing of a Field Isolate of the Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
Xavier De Luna , University of Texas San Antonio ; Garry Sunter, PhD , University of San Antonio
12:20 AM
FRI-520
XANTHOHUMOL EFFECTS ON BIOMARKERS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, OBESITY, AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
Arlyn Moreno Luna , Research Assistant , Oregon State University ; LeeCole Legette, PhD , Postdoc , Oregon State University ; Jan Stevens, PhD , Principal Investigator , Oregon State University
12:40 AM
FRI-538
Analysis of Genomic Sequences and Evolutionary Diversity in a Synthetic Cooperative Yeast System
Virginia Gabo , University of Washington ; Louis Phan , University of Washington ; Chi-Chun Chen , Research Technician , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Wenying Shou, PhD , Prinicipal Investigator , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
1:00 AM
FRI-117
Engineering Rod-Shape Pure Drug Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatments
Shane Nourizadeh , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Sutapa Barua, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Samir Mitragotri, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
1:20 AM
FRI-628
Determination Of Cortisol Concentration Found In Plasma Ultrafiltrate, Whole Plasma, and Urine Samples From Farmers Using A Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry Procedure
Nimo Ahmed , University of Washington ; Yvonne Lin, PhD , University of Washington ; Laura Shireman, PhD , University of Washington ; Tony Ly, BS , University of Washington
1:40 AM
FRI-121
Review of Standards for Lightweight Aggregate Application as Backfill Material
Bianca A. Rodriguez, Undergraduate Student , California State University, Fresno ; Fariborz M Tehrani, Ph.D, PE, PMP , Assistant Professor , California State University, Fresno
2:00 AM
FRI-1353
Amyloid Beta Interference with Zinc Neurotransmission and its Possible Contribution to Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's Disease
Brenda Gonzalez-Garcia , University of California, Irvine ; Emily Vogler , University of California, Irvine ; Jorge Busciglio, PhD , University of California, Irvine
2:20 AM
FRI-413
Conditions on x,y, and z in the Lipschitz quaternions where x2+y2=z2
Elizabeth Merriman , Student , Vanderbilt University ; Fernando Barrera-Mora, PhD , Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo
2:40 AM
FRI-2114
Water Strategies and Knowledge Sharing in the Arid Southwest
Colleen Hale , University of Arizona ; Stephanie Buechler, PhD , University of Arizona
3:00 AM
FRI-961
The Hunger Games: Provisioning Rates and Implications for Survival of Common Murre (Uria aalge) Chicks
Emma Nelson , University of Massachusetts, Amherst ; Rob Suryan, PhD , Oregon State University ; Cheryl Horton , Oregon State University ; Amanda Gladics , Oregon State University
3:20 AM
FRI-318
The simulation of the migration cycle and dynamics of pelagic fish, with emphasis on capelin
Monica Martinez , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Bjorn Birnir , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
3:40 AM
FRI-502
Completing Patterns to Satisfy the Anticommutativity Equation
Jacob Buchholz , Colorado State University-Pueblo ; Wesley Chang , California State University at Channel Islands ; Maricela Cruz , Pomona College ; Leah Jean-Louis , Swarthmore College ; Marilyn Vazquez , California State University, Long Beach ; Geoffrey Buhl, PhD , Assistant Professor of Mathematics , California State University, Channel Islands
4:00 AM
FRI-753
Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Fetuses in Utero with Bowed Bones and Fractures
Maryam Rahmani , University of Washington ; Peter Byers, MD , University of Washington
4:20 AM
FRI-1824
Synthesis of 1,2,3,5-tetrasubstituted-1,2-azaborines
Cun Yu Zhou , University of Oregon ; Senmiao Xu, PhD , University of Oregon ; Shih-Yuan Liu, PhD , Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Principle Investigator , University of Oregon
4:40 AM
FRI-503
A Method to Generate Pythagorean Triples in the Quaternions
Amy Been , University of Nebraska--Lincoln ; Fernando Barrera-Mora, PhD , Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo
5:00 AM
FRI-201
Artificial Cilia Production
Gian Maestas , University of New Mexico ; Lu Gao , Duke University ; Gabriel Lopez , Duke University ; Xuanhe Zhao , Duke University
5:20 AM
FRI-212
The Development of TheDesignExchange.org: Connecting Design Problem Spaces and Design Methods Spaces
Arezu Aghaseyedjavadi , University of California, Berkeley ; Alice Agogino, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
5:40 AM
FRI-122
Safety Testing and Analysis of the Berkeley-Darfur Stove
Areidy Beltran , Student , UC Berkeley ; Allen Boltz , UC Berkeley ; Yungang Wang, Ph.D. , UC Berkeley ; Ashok Gadgil , UC Berkeley
6:00 AM
FRI-842
The Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Behavioral Responsiveness of Juvenile Walleye Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) to Olfactory Cues
Kali Turner , University of Idaho ; Thomas Hurst, PhD , Research Fishery Biologist , Alaskan Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
6:20 AM
FRI-754
Using Target Exome Sequencing to Identify the Genetic Mutation that causes a Rare Form of CMT
Taylor Boyd , University of Washington ; Wendy Raskind, MD/phD , University of Washington
6:40 AM
FRI-2126
What's in a Label?: Labeling Bias and Parents' Judgment of Child Problem Behaviors
Le'Annza Ferrer , South Plains College, Levelland ; LeRoi Hill , Texas Tech University ; La' Toya Broughton , Texas Tech University ; Nicole Harris , Texas Tech University ; Joaquin Borrego , Texas Tech University
7:00 AM
FRI-96
Creating an Expert System Based Software for the Notification and Assistance with the Resolution of Telescope Faults
Kyle Cannoles , Hawaii Community College ; Al Honey , W.M. Keck Observatory
7:20 AM
FRI-508
Identifying the Role of California in the Nano Economy
Kelly Landers , Research Intern , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Galen Stocking, MA , Graduate Fellow , University of California, Santa Barbara
7:40 AM
FRI-1825
The Effect of Dislocations and Grain Boundaries on the Electrical Conductivity of Copper Wires
Pablo Gonzalez-Sanchez, Undergraduate Student , University of Puerto Rico-Cayey ; Kermin Martinez-Hernandez, PhD , Research Associate , Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), Interdisciplinary Education Group (IEG) ; Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, PhD , Director MRSEC-IEG , University of Wisconsin-Madison
8:00 AM
FRI-516
Prevalence and Incidence of Early Childhood Caries in Yakima County
Brandon Mansfield , Heritage University ; Jason Schend, BS , Pacific Northwest University of Health and Sciences ; Kim Taylor, PhD , Pacific Northwest University of Health and Sciences
8:20 AM
FRI-213
Model-Based Recommissioning Analysis of a Campus Building
Patricia Gomez , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Bryan Eisenhower , Associate Director and Assistant Researcher , University of California, Santa Barbara
8:40 AM
FRI-1054
Validation of Automated PrepFiler Versus Organic Manual Extraction
Luis Sandoval , San Jose State University ; Brooke Barloewen , Supervising Criminalist/ CODIS Administrator , Santa Clara County Crime Laboratory ; Lynne Burley , Supervising Criminalist , Santa Clara Crime Laboratory
9:00 AM
FRI-101
Centrifugal Sieve for the Size Separation of Lunar Regolith in Microgravity
Myles Martinez , Colorado School of Mines ; John Fruit , Colorado School of Mines ; Chris Dreyer , Colorado School of Mines ; Otis Walton , Grainflow Dynamics ; Ned Riedel , Ned Riedel Engineering, LLC
9:20 AM
FRI-342
Lipid-induced Ceramide Accrual Decreases Vascular Function in a Protein Phosphatase 2A Mediated Manner
Alex Kivimaki , Research Assistant , University of Utah ; J. David Symons , University of Utah
9:40 AM
FRI-1055
TdTomato Flourescent Marker for Visualization in Live Animal Imaging
Nicky Paniagua , Plains Bridges to Baccalaureate ; Lea Ann Thompson , Texas Tech Health Sciences Center ; Jannette Dufour, PhD , Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
10:00 AM
FRI-539
Measuring male Greater Sage-Grouse response to female signals during courship: an experiment with a robotic female
Marty Martinez, AS , University of California, Davis ; Anna Perry, BS , Graduate Student , University of California, Davis ; Alan Krakauer, PhD , Post Doc , University of California, Davis ; Gail Patricelli, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Davis
10:20 AM
FRI-214
Simulation of frictional interaction of graphene layers
Jam Jam James Perey , Research Assistant , University of California, Merced ; Ashlie Martini , University of California, Merced
10:40 AM
FRI-1619
A New Facile Assay For Formaldehyde Using Voltammetry
Daniel Alvarez , University of Houston Downtown ; Mian Jiang, PhD , University of Houston Downtown
11:00 AM
FRI-215
Inductively Coupled Plasma Torch for Plasma Gasification Analysis
Jose Guadarrama , university of California, Merced ; Gerardo Diaz, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Merced
11:20 AM
FRI-113
Detecting Brain Micrometastases Using Positron Emission Tomography
Edgar Pena , University of California, Irvine ; Katherine Ferrara, PhD , University of California, Davis ; Charles Caskey, PhD , University of California, Davis
11:40 AM
FRI-226
Human Rhinovirus Pneumonia in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
Emily Martin , Summer Intern , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Sachiko Sachiko, MD, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Janet Englund, MD , University of Washington Medicine ; Michael Boeckh, MD, PhD , University of Washington Medicine
12:00 PM
FRI-1804
Protein Expression of Tetrahymena Telomerase Catalytic Core With a TER-tRNA Construct
Anastassia Gomez , University of California, Santa Cruz ; John Loper, B.S. , Ph.D. student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Vince Masto , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Michael Stone, PhD , Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry , UC Santa Cruz
12:20 PM
FRI-1354
Utilization of Recombinant Mojastin Peptides for Cell Migration Inhibition of SK-Mel-28 Cells
Peter Cabeceiras , San Jose State University ; Rafael Medrano , San Jose State University ; David Carrillo , San Jose State University ; Daniel Gutierrez , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , San Jose State University
12:40 PM
FRI-415
Computing the Chromatic Polynomials of the Six Signed Petersen Graphs
Erika Meza , Student , Loyola Marymount University ; Bryan Nevarez , Queens College ; Alana Shine , Pomona College ; Matthias Beck, PhD , Professor , San Francisco State University
1:00 PM
FRI-216
Increased Surface Contact to Carbon Nanotube Arrays From Solvent Evaporation
Denzell Bolling , Howard University ; Baratunde Cola, PhD , Georgia Institute of Technology
1:20 PM
FRI-515
Utilization of MCNPX Modeling Software for the Evaluation of the Characteristics of Neutron Interactions within a Modular Neutron Array
D. Ploeger , Ohio Wesleyan University ; R. Haring-Kaye, Ph.D. , Professor , Ohio Wesleyan University
1:40 PM
FRI-102
Micro Robot Levitation in Low Speed Wind Tunnels
Aaron Perez , Student Researcher , Harvard College ; Daniel Vogt, PhD , Research Staff , Harvard School of Engineering and Science
2:00 PM
FRI-1826
Design and Chemical Synthesis of BiVO4 and MxBi1-xVO4 Quaternary Alloys Tailored for Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation
Jorge Cruz , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Yat Li, PhD, BSC , University of California, Santa Cruz
2:20 PM
FRI-1056
Sudemycin Alters Alternative Splicing in Primary Murine Hematopoietic Cells Expressing Mutant U2AF1
Edgar Campbell , California State University Stanislaus ; Manorma Tripath, PhD , Washington University School of Medicine ; Timothy Graubert, MD , Washington University School of Medicine
2:40 PM
FRI-238
Investigating Ozone Stability: Ogawa Holding Time Experiment in Seattle, WA
Andrea d'Aquino , Western Washington University ; Chris Simpson, PhD , University of Washington ; Miyoko Sasakura , University of Washington
3:00 PM
FRI-630
Adenosinergic Drugs, an Alternative Treatment for Status Epilepticus
Salvador Lopez, AA , Student , Heritage University ; Kiran Akula , Postdoc , Oregon Health and Science University ; Detlev Boison, PhD , Oregon Health and Science University
3:20 PM
FRI-1931
Exposure Assessment of Airborne Total Dust, Respirable Dust, and Ammonia and Residential Proximity to Confined Animal Feeding Operations
Lilian Turcios , Texas Southern University ; Michael Yost, PhD, MS , University of Washington ; Jenna Armstrong , University of Washington
3:40 PM
FRI-202
Nanocrystalline Aluminum Alloys Thermally Stabilized with Diamantane Hydrocarbons
Ikeoluwa Adesina , university of california ; Mohamed Farghalli , university of california
4:00 PM
FRI-2022
Relationship Between Soil Properties and Erosion in a Stream Affected by Urban Runoff
Joshua Sievers, HS , Northeastern Illinois University ; Danielle Whitfield, HS , Northeastern Illinois University ; Jean Hemzacek, MS , Instructor, Earth Science , Northeastern Illinois University ; Laura Sanders, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Voglesonger, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
4:20 PM
FRI-2021
Variation of Soil Properties with Water Saturation in a Swale
Jonathan Shaier, HS , Northeastern Illinois University ; Jeremy Firestein, HS , Northeastern Illinois University ; Alex Velez, HS , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Voglesonger, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Jean Hemzacek, MS , Instructor, Earth Science , Northeastern Illinois University ; Laura Sanders, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
4:40 PM
FRI-2020
Relationship of Runoff, Erosion, and Sediment Properties in an Urban Drainage Channel
Bradley Martin, HS , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Bella Arroyo, HS , Northeastern Illinois University ; Laura Sanders, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Voglesonger, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Jean Hemzacek, MS , Instructor, Earth Science , Northeastern Illinois University
5:00 PM
FRI-843
Long-Term Consequences of Feral Sheep Grazing on Herbaceous Cover of Santa Cruz Island, California
Nissa Kreidler , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Roxanne Beltran , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Dirk Van Vuren, PhD , University of California, Davis ; Donald Croll, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
5:20 PM
FRI-220
Magneto Second Harmonic Generation of Magnetite Nanowires
Joel Bahena , University of California, San Diego ; Peter Pauzauskie, PhD , University of Washington
5:40 PM
FRI-1454
Immunohistochemical Detection of MHC Class II in Paraffin Embedded Rat Spleen and Mouse Brain from Animals Exposed to Bisphenol A
Jessica Rodriguez , Student , University of Puerto Rico ; Sidonie Lavergne, PhD , Assistant Professor of Pharmacology , University of Illinois
6:00 PM
FRI-217
The role of self-exchange reactions in ionic diffusion in thermocells
Irvin Centeno Cruz , Undergraduate Research Student , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Pablo Salazar , Graduate Student , Georgia Institute of Technology
6:20 PM
FRI-1827
Redox-Active Dyes And Their Voltammetric Application
Preeti Choudhary , University of Houston-Downtown ; Trinh Nguyen , University of Houston-Downtown ; Harshinee Patel , University of Houston-Downtown ; Mian Jiang, PhD , University of Houston Downtown
6:40 PM
FRI-1057
Identifying the binding partners of a highly specific centrosome-targeting domain
Ariana Sanchez , Stanford University ; Elif Nur Firat-Karalar, PhD , Stanford University ; Tim Stearns, PhD , Principal Investigator , Stanford University
7:00 PM
FRI-1806
Quantification of Quantum Dots in Solution using Surface Plasmon Resonance, Densitometry, and Analytical Ultracentrifugation
Chinonso Opara , University of Washington ; John Sumida, PhD , University of Washington ; Hyewon Kwon, MS , University of Washington ; William Atkins, PhD , University of Washington
7:20 PM
FRI-242
Determination of Manganese in Bone Among Treated Neonate Rats
Guadalupe Hernandez , student , Cabrillo College ; Cardius Richardson , student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Donald Smith, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
7:40 PM
FRI-1828
Solid-phase peptide synthesis and solid state NMR analysis of GRF(1-29)
Armando Corona , University of North Carolina at Pembroke ; Songlin Wang, MD , University of Illinois at Chicago ; Yoshitaka Ishii, PhD , University of Illinois at Chicago
8:00 PM
FRI-218
Expanding Robotic Interaction And Maneuverability Through Holonomic Motion In Remote Robotic Intervention
Arvin Niro , Kapiolani Community College ; Aaron Hanai, PhD , University of Hawaii Kapiolani Community College ; Jeffery Oshiro , Kapiolani Community College ; Makana Ramos , Kapiolani Community College
8:20 PM
FRI-320
Qualifying the Risk of Developing Secondary Aneurysms due to Arterial Wall Shear Stresses Caused by the Presence of a Primary Aneurysm
Bruno Beltran , Luisiana State University ; Courtney Bruce , Arizona State University ; Daniel Burkow , Arizona State University ; Sarah Erickson , West Washington University ; Baojun Song, PhD , Montclair State University
8:40 PM
FRI-1355
Symbiodinium Changes Under Coral Disease in Montastraea Faveolata
Mario Cortes Garcia , University of California, Merced ; Collin Closek , University of California, Merced ; Mónica Medina, PhD , University of California, Merced
9:00 PM
FRI-755
Utility of SNP Markers Across Species and Tissue Types for Wildlife Conservation
Sergio Redondo , University of Arizona ; Melanie Culver, PhD , University of Arizona ; Robert Fitak, Doctoral Candidate , N/A , University of Arizona ; Alexander Ochoa , N/A , University of Arizona
9:20 PM
FRI-2009
Using Place-Sound Association Paradigms to Explore Mechanisms of Plasticity and Memory Storage in Rats
Michael Ridley , University of California, San Diego ; Gideon Rothschild, PhD , University of California, San Francisco ; Loren Frank, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of California, San Francisco
9:40 PM
FRI-230
Predictors of Treatment Attendance Among Substance Abusing Mothers
Brooke Yellow Hammer , n/a , Ohio State University ; Natasha Slesnick, PhD , Dr. Slesnick , Ohio State University
10:00 PM
FRI-1808
Genetic Rescue of Caenorhabditis Elegans Migration-10 (MIG-10) Mutant Nematodes
Tyrone Draper, Undergraduate , New Mexico State University ; Chelsea Draper, Undergraduate , New Mexico State University ; Barbara Lyons, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
10:20 PM
FRI-1810
Physical Characterization of Ethylemethane Sulfonate (EMS) Treated Caenorhabditis Elegans
Chelsea Draper, Undergraduate , New Mexico State University ; Tyrone Draper, Undergraduate , New Mexico State University ; Barbara Lyons, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
10:40 PM
FRI-844
The Relationship Between Colony Size of Pheidole bicornis, Piper sagittifolium and Damage from Galls and Folivory
Steven Pillman , University of Guam ; Karin Gastreich, Phd , Avila University
11:00 PM
FRI-340
CLONING AND SEQUENCING OF FLAVONOL SYNTHASE IN LYCIUM
Patricia Charley , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; DON Hyder, PHD , PROFESSOR , SAN JUAN COLLEGE ; Kevin Lombard, PhD , Professor , San Juan Community College
11:20 PM
FRI-1356
The Significance Of Cationic Amino Acid Transporter 5 (CAT5) For Egg Development In The Female Aedes aegypti Mosquito
Kristina Gonzales , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; Immo Hansen, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
11:40 PM
FRI-1607
Reaction Mechanisms in Confined Media
Vanessa Frank , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; Michael Johnson, PHD , PROFESSOR , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
12:00 AM
FRI-338
Bacillus as a Bio-control Against Phytophthora
Kerriann Garcia , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; Stephen Hanson, PHD , ASSC PROF-Biology , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
12:20 AM
FRI-1448
Lights in the Philippines: Examination of the Bacterial Diversity within the Light Organ of Euprymna hyllebergi
Dirk Chapito , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; Michele Nishiguchi, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
12:40 AM
FRI-845
Changes in Carbon Sequestration by Reforestation of Abandoned Costa Rican Pastures: A Carbon Inventory Using Aboveground Biomass Measurements
Rachel Norman , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ; Richard Bigley, PhD , The Evergreen State College & Washington State Department of Natural Resources
1:00 AM
FRI-1058
Density and Distribution of Agouti at Las Cruces Wilson Botanical Garden
Cedric Fairbanks , Leech Lake Tribal College ; Leslie Hay-Smith, PhD , Malone University
1:20 AM
FRI-846
Size Dependent Survivorship in Tropical Restoration Plantings in Different Climates
Evailaufaumalu Sala, AA , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Jacqueline Mohan, PhD , University of Georgia
1:40 AM
FRI-237
Comparison Of Predatory Behavior Between Male And Female Dipoena Spiders
Briana Albini , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Karin Gastreich, Phd , Avila University
2:00 AM
FRI-2026
A Preliminary Analysis of Federal Funding Rates for Tribal College(s) and Unviersity Programs (TCUPs)
Madison Anderson , University of Minnesota Morris ; Jose Herrera , Truman State University ; Terry Woodin , University of Nevada Reno
2:20 AM
FRI-135
Higher Quality Images at a Greater Depth in Ground Penetrating Radars
Joachom Horse, Undergraduates , New Mexico State University ; Muhammad Dawood, Phd , New Mexico State University ; Zeeshan Zeeshan, MS , New Mexico State University
2:40 AM
FRI-847
Leaf Litter Inputs And Breakdown Rates In Tropical Riparian Zones
Paul Martinez , Northeastern State University ; Frank Camacho, PhD , University of Guam
3:00 AM
FRI-848
Function Of Songs In The Orange-Billed Sparrow Passerine: Evidence For Sex Convergence
Josephine Tupu , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Patrick Hart, PhD , University of Hilo
3:20 AM
FRI-852
Territoriality in the Orange Billed Sparrow: Convergence Of Male And Female Roles
Emilio Torivio, HS , Southwestern Indian Polythechnic Institute ; Patrick Hart, PhD , University of Hilo
3:40 AM
FRI-849
Aquatic Insect Colonization in Streams within Early, Mid, and Mature Successional Tropical Forests
Alanna Yazzie , New Mexico State University ; Frank Camacho , University of Guam
4:00 AM
FRI-616
Copy Number Analysis to Determine Metastatic Genetic Alterations in Colorectal Cancer Samples
Sam Hawkins , Utah state University ; Joshua Schiffman , Huntsman Cancer Institute
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