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Undergraduate Student Poster Session 2

Saturday, October 13, 2012: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
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.



9:00 AM
SAT-1607
THE DEVELOPMENT OF FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR LYSOSOMES
Zane Speck , New Mexico State University ; Jeffrey Arterburn, PHD , New Mexico State University
9:20 AM
SAT-522
The Effect of the Alpha-2 Adrenoceptor Antagonist Yohimbine on Ethanol Preference and c-Fos Expression in the Nucleus Accumbens and Prefrontal Cortex
Rafael Perez , York College of Pennsylvania ; Ronald Kaltreider, PhD , Associate Professor of Biology , York College of Pennsylvania ; Bradley Rehnberg, PhD , Associate Professor of Biology , York College of Pennsylvania
9:40 AM
SAT-1058
Floral Nectar Proteobacteria Isolated from Honey Bee Gut Not Preferred During Pollination Activity
Ashley Good, BS , Stanford University ; Tadashi Fukami, PhD , Assistant Professor , Stanford University
10:00 AM
SAT-2013
To Sleep Perchance to Dream… About Facebook: The Mechanisms of Media Use and Disordered Sleep
Kelly Whaling , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Angelina Prodromides , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; L. Mark Carrier, PhD , Professor , Cal State Dominguez Hills ; Larry Rosen, PhD , California State University, Dominguez Hills
10:20 AM
SAT-1059
Patterns of Cryptic and Aposematic Coloration in Costa Rican Moths
Vicky Giese , California Polytechnic University ; Ross Miller, PhD , Entomologist , University of Guam
10:40 AM
SAT-757
Cultivation of Heterotrophic Marine Bacteria Along the Pacific Coast of North America
Maria Ortiz , California State University Long Beach ; Jesse Dillon, PhD , California State University Long Beach ; Erin Schaadt, B.S. , California State University Long Beach ; Lizzette Rojas , California State University Long Beach
11:00 AM
SAT-1244
TCTP as a Regulator of mTOR Signaling: Effects of Silencing and Over-expression
Laura Milbrandt , CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS ; Nitika Parmar, PhD , DR. , CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
11:20 AM
SAT-142
DEFECT-FREE SINGLE-CRYSTALLINE SIGE NANOMEMBRANES
Robin Kraidich , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Debroah Paskiewicz , University of Wisconsin-Madison
11:40 AM
SAT-302
R-orthogonality of Latin Squares using Permutation Polynomials
Jonathan Medina , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Ivelisse Rubio, PhD , Math Alliance Mentor , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
12:00 PM
SAT-1623
Metal-Mediated Multiprotein Structures for Ester Hydrolysis
Alfredo Perez , University of California, San Diego ; Annette Medina-Morales, MS , University of California, San Diego ; Akif Tezcan, PhD , University of California, San Diego
12:20 PM
SAT-219
Environmental Remedy of Oil Contamination by Superhydrophobic Thiol-Modified Nanomotors
Allan Cortes , University of California, San Diego ; Jahir Orozco, PhD , Post Doctoral Fellow , University of California, San Diego ; Wei Gao, BS , PhD Student , University of California, San Diego ; Maria Guix, BS , PhD Student , Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology ; Miguel Garcia, BS , PhD Student , University of Alcalá ; Joseph Wang, Prof, PhD , Principle Investgator/Doctor , University of California, San Diego
12:40 PM
SAT-1245
Probing the Natural Product Biosynthetic Potential of Actinomycetes Actinosynnema mirum
Joseph Villanueva , University of New Mexico ; Jacob Greenberg , University of New Mexico ; Charles Melançon, PhD , University of New Mexico
1:00 PM
SAT-140
Beating the curse of dimensionality through manageable experiments
Kasandra Ramirez Rojas , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaquez ; Mauricio Cabrera Rios, PhD , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaquez
1:20 PM
SAT-758
MIF deficiency enhances the efficacy of glucocorticoid treatment and ameliorates the progression of autoimmune myocarditis to dilated cardiomyopathy
Braxton Jamison , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Rebecca Sosa , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Thomas Forsthuber, MD, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
1:40 PM
SAT-600
Cosmic Ray Physics at Hartnell College: Successful Undergraduate Research at a Two-Year College
Leo Osornio , Hartnell College ; Scott Davis , Hartnell College ; Sewan Fan , Hartnell College
2:00 PM
SAT-1246
Modeling of Invadopodia Mediated Extracellular Matrix Degradation
Edward Vizcarra , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, San Diego ; Helicia Paz, PhD , Postdoc , University of California, San Diego ; Jing Yang, PhD , University of California, San Diego
2:20 PM
SAT-1609
Potential Roles of DMT1 and Zip8 in Release of Iron from Lysosomes During Mobilization of Iron Stores in Mammalian Cells
Jessica Morgan , California State University, Fullerton ; Maria Linder, PhD , Professor of Biochemistry , California State University, Fullerton
2:40 PM
SAT-342
Effect of Pruning on Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Post-harvest Physiological Deterioration
Cristina Zambrana , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Noraliz Miranda, B.Sc. , Research Assistant/Lab Technician , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Morthemer Ortiz, B.Sc. , Research Assistant/Lab Technician , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Alejandro Garcia, B.Sc. , Research Assistant/Lab Technician , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Dimuth Siritunga, PhD. , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
3:00 PM
SAT-118
Object-based Earthquake-induced Damage Assessment Using Remote Sensing
Daniel Cerminaro , Michigan Technological University ; Thomas Oommen, PhD , Michigan Technological University
3:20 PM
SAT-759
Metagenomic Assessment of a Complex Microbial Community with Potential Human Pathogens
Diana Romero , San Jose State University ; Michael Abrams , San Jose State University ; Eamon Vandaei , San Jose State University ; Vinh Nguyen , San Jose State University ; Cleber Ouverney, PhD , San Jose State University
3:40 PM
SAT-1247
Cloning and Characterizing a Human Colon Carcinoma Cell Line With 3-D Tumor Models
Alice Martinic , The University of New Mexico ; Monique Gallegos , The University of New Mexico ; Jacqueline De Lora, BS/BA , Graduate Student- PhD Research Assistant , The University of New Mexico ; Antoinette Trujillo , Research Scientist , The University of New Mexico ; James Freyer, PhD , Research Professor , The University of New Mexico
4:00 PM
SAT-1060
How does Nutrient Limitation Influence Algal Biomass in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico?
Bianca Luong , 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
4:20 PM
SAT-523
Analysis of phytoplankton in the reservoirs of Guajataca, Cerrillos and La Plata in Puerto Rico
Héctor Esparra , Research assistant , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; María Rodríguez , Research assistant , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Diliani Roldán , Research assistant , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Maritere Mulero , Research assistant , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Dilianne Vargas , Research assistant , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Bárbara Sánchez , Research Assistant , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Carlos Santos, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
4:40 PM
SAT-136
Analysis of Metrics and Performance Assessment of Photovoltaic Systems
Uriel Rosas , San Jose State University ; James Mokri , San Jose State University ; Harikrishna Patadiya , San Jose State University ; Mark Lahlouh , San Jose State University ; Quochuy Le , San Jose State University ; David Twining , San Jose State University
5:00 PM
SAT-1611
Identifying Inhibitors of ZipA Through Computational and Biochemical Screening
Alexander Fondaw , University of Kansas ; John Karanicolas, PhD , University of Kansas
5:20 PM
SAT-1248
The Effect of Soy Derived Phytoestrogens on Innate Immunity in the Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans
Breann De Santiago , Whittier College ; Peaches Ulrich , Whittier College ; Sylvia Vetrone, PhD , Whittier College
5:40 PM
SAT-1242
Autophagy and Caloric Restriction in Cardiac Function
Noelani Villa , Haskell Indian Nations University ; Kai Chen, PhD , Sanford Research/University of South Dakota ; Derek Timm , Sanford Research/University of South Dakota ; Qiangrong Liang, PhD , Sanford Research/University of South Dakota
6:00 PM
SAT-324
Irreducible Graphs Modulo n
Keishla Lucena , Student , University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez ; Reyes M. Ortiz, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
6:20 PM
SAT-227
Oxygen Consumption in Rats Before and After Administration of Morphine
Timothy Kruse, BA , Undergraduate Research Assistant , University of Washington ; Gregory Terman, MD, PhD , Professor & Director of Pain Research, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine; Professor, Graduate Program in Neurobiology & Behavior , University of Washington ; Michael Emery, PhD , Research Staff , University of Washington
6:40 PM
SAT-760
Novel Uncultured Bacterium Associated with Human Oral Plaque
Farsheed Ghadiri , Research assistant , San Jose State University ; Jamsheed Ghadiri, BS , San Jose State University ; Iana Vinnichenco , San Jose State University ; Jorge Dinis, BS , University of Wisconsin, Madison ; Cleber Ouverney, PhD , San Jose State University
7:00 PM
SAT-1625
Investigation of the Photophysical and Chiroptical Properties of Eu(III), Tb(III), and Gd(III) Complexes with 4-(2-Methylbutyl) aminodipicolinic acid
Jacob Schekman , San Jose State University ; Joey Nguyen , San Jose State University ; Gilles Muller, PhD , Professor , San Jose State University
7:20 PM
SAT-1919
Texture Controls On The Loading And Migration Of Irrigation-Derived Salts In The Rio Grande Agricultural Soil Along The US-Mexico Border
Alyssa Le Mar , University of Texas, El Paso ; Lixin Jin, PhD , University of Texas, El Paso
7:40 PM
SAT-854
Sequence Determination and Bioinformatics Analyses of Collagenase (MMP1) Domains Cloned from Primate Genomic DNAs
Melisa Medina-Rivera , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey ; Michael R. Rubin, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
8:00 PM
SAT-78
Easy To Use Ciphers For Creating Strong Passwords In My High School
Juan Sancen , University of Detroit Mercy ; Larry Choraszewski , Teacher , Cesar Chavez Academy
8:20 PM
SAT-1460
Induced Lactation Using a Half Udder Approach
Michelle Cruz , University of California, Davis ; Russell Hovey, PhD , University of California, Davis ; Induced Lactation Project 2012 , University of California, Davis
8:40 PM
SAT-1613
B-Methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) with Serine and other Natural Amino Acids in Drosophila
Jonathan Rochin , Competition of β-Methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) with Alanine and other Natural Amino Acids in Drosophila Melanogaster , California State University, Fresno ; Joy Goto, PhD , California State University, Fresno
9:00 PM
SAT-518
Dose Response Study of Fructose on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Kimberly Prado , University of California Davis ; Kimber Stanhope , Associate Project Scientist , University of California Davis
9:20 PM
SAT-2116
Concept Learning in Honeybees (Apis mellifera): Color Oddity
Charmaine Alontaga , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Patricia Couvillon, Ph.D. , Pacific Biosciences Research Center
9:40 PM
SAT-79
CSUSM SAGE and EST Analysis Pipeline Project
Theo Crouch , California State University, San Marcos ; Denise Garcia, PhD , California State University, San Marcos ; Xiaoyu Zhang, PhD , California State University, San Marcos ; Suzanne Hizer , California State University, San Marcos
10:00 PM
SAT-326
Arithmetic of Free Group Character Varieties
Samuel Cavazos, HS , University of Texas-Pan American ; Sean Lawton, PhD , University of Texas-Pan American
10:20 PM
SAT-1358
Seed Production of Summer and Winter-flowering Helianthus on the Gulf Coast
Cori Speights , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; David Grise, PhD , Professional Assistant Professor , Texas A&M Unviersity-Corpus Christi
10:40 PM
SAT-2011
A Qualitative Analysis of a Critical Angry Incident with Students
Eros Desouza, PhD , Professor , Illinois State University ; Jason Vasquez, PhD , Staff Psychologist , Illinois State University ; Melanie Miranda, BS , Illinois State University ; James Hicks, BS , Illinois State University
11:00 PM
SAT-1920
Identifying the Environmental Cues that Induce the Invasive Bryozoan Watersipora spp. to Preferentially Settle on Red Algae in the Genus Prionitis
Pamela Ward , Humboldt State University ; Bailey Kotas , Humboldt State University ; Sean Craig, PhD , Professor of Invertebrate Zoology , Humboldt State University
11:20 PM
SAT-1627
The Synthesis and Formation of Bi- and Tri-dentate Chelating Poly(ethylene glycol)-Terminated Self-Assembled Monolayers of Gold
Diego Leal , Student , University of Texas at Brownsville ; H. Justin Moore, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Texas at Brownsville
11:40 PM
SAT-1249
Alternative Splicing Coupled to Nonsense-Mediated Decay in Regulation of Splicing Factor Expression
Diana Summers , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Alan Zahler, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
12:00 AM
SAT-1921
Cohort Sibling Study of Asthma in El Paso
Vanessa Garcia , University of New Mexico ; Esther Erdei, PhD , University of New Mexico
12:20 AM
SAT-855
Transvection at the eyes absent Gene of Drosophila in the Presence of Various zeste Alleles
Nagma Shah , Brandeis University ; James Morris, MD, PhD , Dr. , Brandeis University
12:40 AM
SAT-104
Electrospinning Of Collagen Nanofiber Scaffolds For Biomedical Applications
Claudia Colon-Echevarria , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; William Ortiz , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Nelson Granda , University of Puerto Rico ; Wilfredo Otaño , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey
1:00 AM
SAT-618
Synthesis and Purification of MOG-IDAC: Potential Therapeutic for Multiple Sclerosis
Crisandra Wilkie , Student , University of Kansas ; John Stewart , Graduate Research Assistant , University of Kansas ; Barlas Buyuktimkin , Graduate Research Assistant , University of Kansas ; Teruna Siahaan, PhD , University of Kansas
1:20 AM
SAT-942
Effects of Urbanization on Activity and Diversity of Southern California Bats
Lauren Dorough , California State University, Fullerton ; Paul Stapp, PhD , Associate Professor , California State University, Fullerton
1:40 AM
SAT-1629
Enhanced Chiral Separation of Amino Acid Based Surfactants Using Carbon Nanotubes
Jeremias Georgiadis , Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ; Eugene Billiot, PhD , Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ; Fereshteh Billiot, PhD , Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ; Scilyn Apacible , Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ; Aaron Wright , Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ; Manuel Garza , Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ; Devin Gilliland , Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
2:00 AM
SAT-943
Densities and Habitat Distributions of Two Oyster Species in Alamitos Bay and Newport Bay, California
Nicole Tronske , California State University, Fullerton ; Danielle Zacherl, PhD , California State University Fullerton ; Jennifer L. Burnaford, PhD , California State University Fullerton
2:20 AM
SAT-1250
Evaluation of Function-Specific Ligands for the LAR-RPTP and HSPG Syndecan in Neuronal Development
Chelsea Steel , University of Kansas ; Samantha Hartin , University of Kansas ; Brian Ackley, PhD , University of Kansas
2:40 AM
SAT-304
Modeling the Infection of Multiple Strains of Dengue Virus Within a Mosquito
Joseph DeAguero , Student , University of New Mexico ; Helen Wearing, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of New Mexico
3:00 AM
SAT-524
Effects of heat stress on predation risk for intertidal molluscs
Mauricio Gomez , California State University, Fullerton ; Jennifer L. Burnaford, PhD , California State University Fullerton
3:20 AM
SAT-2029
Recruitment Pattern of the Barnacle Semibalanus balanoides Using Time-series Data
Melanie Gárate , University of Massachussetts, Boston ; Elisa Maldonado, PhD , National Science Foundation Minority Postdoctoral Fellow , Harvard University ; Jesus Pineda, PhD , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ; Victoria Starczak, PhD , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
3:40 AM
SAT-1631
Antibacterial Activities of Copper, Silver and Carbon Nanoparticles in Sock Fabric
Yantenew Gete, BS , Metropolitan State University of Denver ; Rosemarie Walker, PhD , Metropolitan State University of Denver ; Richard Lohause, BS , Metropolitan State University of Denver
4:00 AM
SAT-80
Investigating the Feasibility of Near Field Communication Vulnerabilities
Jesse Navas , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Boian Kolev , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Antonia Boadi, PhD , Professor , California State University, Dominguez Hills
4:20 AM
SAT-1615
The Detrimental Effects of Garlic Extracts on Herpes Keratitis
MIlena Lobaina , University of Houston Downtown, Texas ; Isaac Omuhambe , University of Houston-Downtown ; Qavi Hamida, PhD , University of Houston Downtown, Texas
4:40 AM
SAT-616
In Vitro Identification of Potential Anti-inflammatory Agents From Peruvian Medicinal Plants
Daniel Ruiz, B.S. , University of California, Berkeley ; Leonard F. Bjeldanes, PhD , Professor , University of California, Berkeley
5:00 AM
SAT-1922
Northwest Indian College Carbon Footprint: Baseline Data for Raising Consciousness Among Indians
Forrest Callaghan , Northwest Inidan College ; Steve Pavlik, MS , Northwest Indian College
5:20 AM
SAT-1251
Mitochondrial Dynamics in the Type 2 Diabetic Heart
Eileen Gonzalez , Student , California State University, Los Angeles ; Katrina Yamazaki, PhD , Assistant Professor , California State University, Los Angeles
5:40 AM
SAT-761
Comparing the Diversity Present in Forests Soils Metagenomic Libraries and the Soil Sources Using Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis
Stephanie Silva-Del Toro , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Carlos Rios-Velazquez, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
6:00 AM
SAT-1617
Development of Novel Non-Invasive Diagnostic Methods for Early Detection of Prostate and Breast Cancer
Marisol Sanchez , University of Texas at El Paso ; Olivia Jones , University of Durham ; Wen-Yee Lee, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
6:20 AM
SAT-1252
Recombinant Mojastin Mutant Disintegrins, r-Moj-MP and r-Moj-DM, Inhibit Angiogenesis
Ana Aranda , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , San Jose State University
6:40 AM
SAT-602
Maximum Common Modular Factor
Nathalie Luna Rivera , University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus ; Reyes Ortiz Albino , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
7:00 AM
SAT-1716
Synthesis of Fe(II) & Co(II) Verdazyl Ligand Complexes
Servando G. Ponce , San Jose State University ; David Brook, PhD , Associate Professor , San Jose State University
7:20 AM
SAT-128
FPGA Implementation of Digital Modulators for Underwater Communications
Keisha Castillo, Undergraduate Student , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; David Márquez , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Angel Camelo , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Juan Valera , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Domingo Rodríguez, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
7:40 AM
SAT-2108
Intervening factors in the relationship between Life expectancy and GDP per capita
Stephanie Curry , Texas Southern University ; Harvey Brenner , University of North Texas Health Science Center
8:00 AM
SAT-1601
Isolation of Calcium Binding Protein Interaction Peptides Using T7 Phage Display
Odemaris Narvaez del Pilar , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Eric Santiago Chaparro , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Belinda Pastrana, PhD , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Carlos Rios-Velazquez, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
8:20 AM
SAT-141
Approximation Of Material Behavior In Polymer Processing
Cesar Rivera , student , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Mauricio Cabrera, PhD , Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Jose Castro, PhD , Professor , Ohio State University
8:40 AM
SAT-510
Assessing Instructional Reformation in Introductory Astronomy
Gabriela Serna , California State University of Fullerton ; Joshua Smith, PhD , Professor , California State University Fullerton ; Michael Loverude, PhD , Calfornia State University of Fullerton
9:00 AM
SAT-119
Multicriteria Optimization in the Construction Field
Giovanni Torres Suárez , University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus ; Mauricio Cabrera Rios, PhD , Professor, Research Advisor , University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus
9:20 AM
SAT-124
Developing a Cross-platform Hyperspectral Image Analysis Library with GPU Support
Brian Landrón , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez ; Nayda Santiago, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
9:40 AM
SAT-1253
Understanding Legionella pneumophila's Interactions with Endocytic Rabs
Christian Valladolid , California State University Northridge ; Mary-Patricia Stein, PhD , California State University Northridge
10:00 AM
SAT-1718
Study of Contact Angle of Water and Hysteresis of Water and Ethyl Alcohol on Self Assembled Monolayers of Octadecyltrichlorosilane in Toluene onto Glass
Krystal Garza , Brown University ; Steve Baldelli, PhD , University of Houston
10:20 AM
SAT-1446
Cellular distribution of proteasomes and immunoproteasomes in the cerebellum of mice with chronic experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
Claudia Espinoza , Student Researcher , University of New Mexico ; Oscar Bizzozero, PhD , University of New Mexico
10:40 AM
SAT-1700
Investigating the differential availability of SH2/SH3 domains of Src Family Kinases for participation in Oncogenic Pathways
Guillermo Romano , Research Assistant , University of Washington ; Stephen Leonard, PhD , Postdoc , University of Washington ; Dustin Maly, PhD , University of Washington
11:00 AM
SAT-226
Child Sexual Abuse by Adolescent Boys: Exploring Prevention Strategies
Noemi Rodriguez , Nothern Illiniois University ; Sarah Conklin, Ph.D , Nothern Illiniois University
11:20 AM
SAT-856
The Role of Oxidative Stress in a Drosophila Model of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Theresa Logan-Garbisch, AS , Student , San Jose State University ; Melissa Ruiz, AA , San Jose State University ; Janet Lafler , San Jose State University ; Omar Fateen , San Jose State University ; Rachael French, PhD , San Jose State University
11:40 AM
SAT-203
A thin porous matrix using SU-8 bonded ceramic particles for reverse-emulsion electrophoretic displays
Manuel Ahumada , San Jose State University ; Sang Joon Lee , San Jose State University ; Mateusz Bryning , Zikon Inc. ; Michelle Hartono , San Jose State University
12:00 PM
SAT-505
Predicting the Presence of Multiple Sclerosis Using Semantic Categories and Logistic Regression
Brayan Ortiz , California State University, Fullerton ; Mortaza Jamshidian, PhD , Professor , California State University, Fullerton
12:20 PM
SAT-2112
Knowledge Sharing and Personality
Carolyn Boyer , Truman State University ; Teresa Heckert, PhD , Truman State University
12:40 PM
SAT-1254
Role of Uncoupling Proteins and the mitochondrial KATP channel in mitochondrial dysfunction in the setting of Diabetes
Lila Peltekian , California State University Los Angeles ; Katrina Yamazaki , California State University Los Angeles
1:00 PM
SAT-643
Virulence Factors of Vibrio sp. OCN014: A Putative Pathogen for Acropora White Syndrome
Donna Poscablo , University of Hawai'i, Manoa ; Sean Callahan, PhD , University of Hawai'i, Manoa ; Greta Aeby, PhD , Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology ; Blake Ushijima , University of Hawai'i, Manoa
1:20 PM
SAT-1719
COLLOIDAL SYNTHESIS OF GERMANIUM NANOCRYSTALS
Marlene Amador , Undergradute Student/Researcher , University of California, Davis ; Elayaraja Muthuswamy, PhD , Postdoc , University of California, Davis ; Susan Kauzlarich, PhD , Professor, Faculty Assistant to the Dean , University of California, Davis
1:40 PM
SAT-525
Determining the Age and Growth of The Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) Using Marginal Otolith Extraction Techniques
Ruben Palacios , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Judd Curtis , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; Greg Stunz, PhD , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2:00 PM
SAT-1360
Inhibition of of cell proliferation due to trace elements released from oxidized Ti alloy orthopedic implant materials
Carlos Sanchez Correa, BS , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus ; Nanette Diffoot Carlo, PhD , Professor and Dean of the Biology Department , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus ; Paul Sundaram, PhD , Professor , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus
2:20 PM
SAT-632
Manipulation of Brown Adipose Tissue Alters Energy Expenditure in Mice
Ashley Goudjo-Ako, Junior , Miami University Oxford ; Haifei Shi, PhD , MENTOR , MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD
2:40 PM
SAT-944
A Preliminary Analysis of Oyster Settlement on a Restored Oyster Reef
Maria Rodriguez, B.S. , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ; Brittany Blomberg, B.S. , Doctoral Student , Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Jennifer Pollack, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:00 PM
SAT-81
A Web Server Application: A Functional Language Approach
Edwardo Rivera , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus ; Edusmildo Orozco, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
3:20 PM
SAT-232
The Apàake Project at Little Big Horn College (West Nile Virus) on the Apsaalooke Reservation in MT
Dustin Little Owl , Undergraduate , Little Big Horn College ; Elizabeth Other Medicine , Undergraduate Researcher , Little Big Horn College
3:40 PM
SAT-1255
Cataloguing Biodiversity Through DNA Barcoding
Sierra Nishizaki , Student/ Research Assistant , San Fansicsco State University ; Travis Siapno , Student/ Research Assistant , San Fansicsco State University ; Christopher Smith, PhD , San Francisco State University
4:00 PM
SAT-945
The Effects of the Mating Season on Activity of River Otters, Lontra canadensis, at Latrines Located in the Humboldt Bay Area, California
Kaitlyn Hernandez , Humboldt State University ; Dr. Matthew Johnson, Ph.D , Departmant Chair and Professor , Humboldt State University
4:20 PM
SAT-1923
Environmental factors affecting the presence of the Sphinx moth, Hyles lineata in Southern California
Xiomara Quezada , University of La Verne ; Heidy Contreras, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of La Verne
4:40 PM
SAT-857
A Genome-Wide Assessment of Short Insertion and Deletion Variation in African-Americans
Lilian Antunes , University of Houston-Downtown ; Eric Boerwinkle, PhD , Human Genetics & Environmental Sciences, Professor and Director, Division of Epidemiology and Kozmetsky Family Chair , University of Texas Health and Sciences Center at Houston
5:00 PM
SAT-1916
A Geochemical Study of the North Coast Karst Belt Zone of Puerto Rico
Brenda Soto Rios , Student , University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ; Lizzette Perez Perez , Student , University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ; Janice Maisonet Mercado , Student , University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ; Angel Acosta Colón , University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
5:20 PM
SAT-1444
The Effects of Meal Quality on the Specific Dynamic Action and Respiratory Pattern of Insects
Diego Villalobos , Laboratory Assistant , University of La Verne ; Heidy Contreras, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of La Verne
5:40 PM
SAT-946
Predawn And Mid-Day Water Potentials To Measure Response To Altered Precipitation Regimes In South Coastal Chaparral Species
David Villalta , University of California, San Diego ; Elsa Cleland, PhD , University of California, San Diego ; Angelita Ashbacher , University of California, San Diego
6:00 PM
SAT-1603
A Convenient Synthesis of the Cytidyl 3'-Terminal Monomer for Solid-Phase Synthesis of RNG Oligonucleotides
Michael Collazo, Bachelors of Science in Chemistry: Option in Biochemistry , Research Associate , California State University, Channel Islands ; Ahmed Awad, PhD , Professor , California State University, Channel Islands
6:20 PM
SAT-129
An FPGA Implementation of Fast Finite Field Multiplication
Maria Gonzalez-Gil , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Dorothy Bollman, PhD , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; David Marquez , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez ; Domingo Rodriguez, PhD , University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
6:40 PM
SAT-1450
Intra-population Variability in Microsatellite Markers for Cattail Species
Salina Wunderle , Northeastern Illinois University ; Yaiyr Astudillo-Scalia , Northeastern Illinois University ; Pamela Geddes, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Joel Olfelt, PhD , Associate Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Aaron Schirmer, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
7:00 PM
SAT-1720
Chiral Metallosalen-MOF as Catalyst for Asymmetic Epoxidation
Clay Chester , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Peng Li , Teaching Assistant , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Banglin Chen, PhD , Full Professor , University of Texas at San Antonio
7:20 PM
SAT-526
Regulation of Arsenic Metabolism of Shewenella sp. ANA-3
Marcelo Quiroz , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Ruth Watson , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Chad Saltikov, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
7:40 PM
SAT-501
A mathematical study of the attractiveness of the human body: golden ratios, symmetry and neoclassical canons
Emmie Román Meléndez , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Karen Rios-Soto, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
8:00 PM
SAT-645
Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of Putative Arsenic-Oxidizing Bacteria Isolated from the Lower Laguna Madre of Texas
Thomas Eubanks , University of Texas - Pan American ; Kristine Lowe, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Texas - Pan American
8:20 PM
SAT-1256
Small RNA Mediated Genome Rearrangements in Oxytricha trifallax
Alan Zahler, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Zachary Neeb, PhD candidate , Graduate student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Athena Lin, B.S. , Undergraduate researcher , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Sol Katzman, PhD , Bioinformatician , University of California, Santa Cruz
8:40 PM
SAT-1701
Heterologous Production and Bioactivity Investigation of the Potential Medicinal Lantibiotic Actagardine
Alejandro Bueno , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Yanxiang Shi , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Wilfred van der Donk, PhD , P.I. , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
9:00 PM
SAT-82
Augmented Reality Utilizing Microsoft Xbox¬ Kinect: Simple Motion Tracking And Threat Detection
Cory Moody , Student Researcher , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Matthew Roesger , Student Researcher , California State University, Dominguez Hills ; Mohsen Beheshti, PhD , Professor and Chair , California State University Dominguez Hills
9:20 PM
SAT-105
Multiple Criteria Analysis of High-Throughput Biological Experiments
Francheska Reyes , Industrial Engineer , Universidad de Puerto Rico ; Mauricio Cabrera, PhD , Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
9:40 PM
SAT-1442
Evaluation of Seasonal Feeding Patterns of West Nile Virus Vectors in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA: Implications for Disease Transmission
Daniel Lujan , University of New Mexico ; Jacob Greenberg , University of New Mexico ; Mark DiMenna , City of Albuquerque, Environmental Health Department ; Helen Wearing, PhD , University of New Mexico ; Angela Hung, BS , University of New Mexico ; Bruce Hofkin, PhD , University of New Mexico
10:00 PM
SAT-1257
The Role of the Aspartate Amino Acid Carboxyl to the RGD of Recombinant Mojastin (r-Moj) in Apoptotic Induction of Human Melanoma Cells
Anthony Nava , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , San Jose State University
10:20 PM
SAT-647
Potential Arsenate-Reducing Bacteria from the Laguna Madre Display Low Phenotype Variation, but Utilize a Range of Carbon Sources and Tolerate High Concentrations of As(V)
Janet Ruiz , University of Texas - Pan American ; Kristine Lowe, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Texas - Pan American
10:40 PM
SAT-83
Porting of HDL Laboratory Experiences to Verilog
Erika Zayas , University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras ; Rafael Arce, PhD , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus
11:00 PM
SAT-2026
Young Women in Computing: Expanding Into a Multifaceted Outreach Program
Natasha Nesiba , Undergraduate Research Assistant , New Mexico State University ; Jennifer Dana , Undergraduate Research Assistant , New Mexico State University ; Janie Chen , Undergraduate Research Assistant , New Mexico State University ; Rebecca Galves , Program Specialist , New Mexico State University
11:20 PM
SAT-1342
PEDF Gene Therapy Using Bone Marrow-derived Macrophages for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Dalia Martinez-Marin , Texas Tech University ; Thomas Nelius , Texas Tech University ; Stephanie Filleur , Texas Tech University
11:40 PM
SAT-233
The Native Comic Book Project
Corinna Tordillos , University of Washington ; Carrie Nass, MPH , University of Washington ; Colleen Echohawk , University of Washington
12:00 AM
SAT-123
Res-Dec: The Android Resistor Decoder
Matias Akman , Miami Dade College ; Miguel Alonso, PhD , Miami Dade College
12:20 AM
SAT-649
Arsenic-Tolerant Streptomyces Isolated from a Hypersaline Estuary, the Laguna Madre, in Deep South Texas
Ramiro Garza , University of Texas - Pan American ; Kristine Lowe, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Texas - Pan American
12:40 AM
SAT-858
Detecting Patterns of Natural Selection and Evolution in the Eye Transcriptome of Six Heliconius Species Using a 454 Next Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatic Approaches
Brian Leon , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Mayté Ruiz, PhD , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Silvia Planas, MS , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ; Riccardo Papa, PhD , University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
1:00 AM
SAT-1258
Neural Ectoderm Cells Remain Competent to Form Muscle Fibers in X. laevis Embryos
Brigette Jong , Undergraduate Student , San Francisco State University ; Carmen Domingo, PhD , San Francisco State University
1:20 AM
SAT-84
Genetic Cluster Analysis and Association of Type 2 Diabetes with 124 SNPs in Mexican Families
Andres Figueroa , University of Pan America ; Robert Ordonez , University of Pan America
1:40 AM
SAT-125
Mobile Application to Detect the Most Common Forms of Skin Cancer Through Computer Vision and Machine Learning
Lisa Richardson , Miami Dade College ; Miguel Alonso, PhD , Miami Dade College
2:00 AM
SAT-237
Pre-clinical Study of Itraconazole in Mice for the Chemotherapy of Basal Cell Carcinomas
Anita Chanana , University of California, Berkeley ; Jean Tang, MD, PhD , Stanford School of Medicine ; Ervin Epstein, MD , Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute
2:20 AM
SAT-1259
Serine Lipid Modification Of Wnt1 Is Required For Cell Proliferation And Specification In The Chick Spinal Cord
Matilde Miranda , Undergraduate Researcher , San Francisco State University ; Lisa Galli, BS , Research Technician , San Francisco State University ; Michael Enriquez , Student , San Francisco State University ; Laura Burrus, PhD , San Francisco State University
2:40 AM
SAT-1359
Morphological Differences of Trichomes in Tillandsia (Bromeliaceae)
Jackson Dargan , University of Wisconsin ; Ken Cameron, PhD , University of Wisconsin, Madison ; Brian Sidoti , University of Wisconsin-Madison
3:00 AM
SAT-521
Enhancement of Cell Mediated Tumoricidal Activity by a Novel Homeopatic Drug Against Prostate Cancer
Jose C Herrera , University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón ; Myosotys Rodriguez, BS , Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine ; Eddy Rios-Olivares, PhD , Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine ; Jose Rodriguez, PhD , Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
3:20 AM
SAT-230
Can zinc reverse uranium toxicity? Potential for a community-based intervention
Ranalda Tsosie , University of New Mexico ; Laurie G. Hudson, PhD , University of New Mexico
3:40 AM
SAT-1260
MiR–206 is Important for Proper Development of the Notochord–Somite Boundary in Xenopus laevis
Ceazar Nave , San Francisco State University ; Hernando Martinez , San Francisco State University ; Daniel Saw , San Francisco State University ; Julio Ramirez, PhD , San Francisco State University ; Carmen Domingo, PhD , San Francisco State University
4:00 AM
SAT-947
The Effect Of Constructed Oyster Beds On Clam Density And Richness
Andres Cisneros , California State University Fullerton ; Danielle Zacherl, PhD , California State University Fullerton ; Scottie Henderson, PhD , Cerritos College
4:20 AM
SAT-1721
Removal of Arsenic(III) and Arsenic(V) anions from Aqueous solution using engineered Mn3O4 Nanomaterials. Abstract
Isaac Rodriguez , UTPA ; Jason Parsons, PhD , UTPA
4:40 AM
SAT-85
On the Enumeration of Three-Dimensional Costas Arrays Using GPUs
Tahirí Laboy-DeJesús , University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras ; Jonathan Vélez , University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras ; Jhensen Grullón , University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras ; Rafael Arce-Nazario, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras ; José Ortiz-Ubarri, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
5:00 AM
SAT-1702
Bio-inspired Electrets for Controlling Charge Transfer Process
Krystal Vasquez , University of California, Riverside ; Jason Larkin , University of California, Riverside ; Duoduo Bao , University of California, Riverside ; Valentine Vullev, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California Riverside
5:20 AM
SAT-1361
Characterizing L. pneumophila effector protein interactions using GST pull-down assays
Sandra Escobar , California State University, Northridge ; Mary-Patricia Stein, PhD , California State University Northridge ; Russell Lund , California State University, Northridge ; Anthony Cuccia , California State University, Northridge
5:40 AM
SAT-1261
Identifying Components of Vg1 Anchoring Complex
Kimberly Mowry, PhD , Professor , Brown University ; Kumar Tiger , CSU Dominguez Hills
6:00 AM
SAT-527
Synergistic Toxicity of Depleted Uranium and UVB Light in Human Skin Cells
Mary Zuniga , Undergraduate Researcher , Northern Arizona University ; Diane Stearns, PhD , Professor , Northern Arizona University
6:20 AM
SAT-1458
Lethal and sub-lethal effects of insecticides on blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus): malathion, resmethrin and carbaryl
Cassandra Rodriguez , Research Assistant , Texas A&M- Corpus Christi ; Lee Smee, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas A & M, Corpus Christi
6:40 AM
SAT-1918
The Biological Effects of 2-butoxyethanol on Pagurus sp. of Intertidal Hermit Crabs: A Dispersant Ingredient Used in Oil Spill Disasters
Matthew Narlesky , San Jose City College ; Madeline Adamczeski, PhD , San Jose City College
7:00 AM
SAT-859
Gene Gap Investigation of Chalcone Synthase In California Tarweeds and the Hawaiian Silverswords
Tiffany Myers , Research Assistant/Student , California State University Northridge ; Virginia Vandergon, PhD , Associate Professor , California State University Northridge
7:20 AM
SAT-755
Nanoparticle Encapsulation of Amphotericin B: Effective Topical Antifungal in the Setting of a Burn Wound
David Sanchez, BS , Lab Technician , Albert Einstein College of Medicine ; David Schairer, BA , Albert Einstein College of Medicine ; Adam Friedman, MD , Albert Einstein College of Medicine ; Joshua Nosanchuk, MD , MD , Albert Einstein College of Medicine
7:40 AM
SAT-948
Toxicology Investigation into the Effects of an Oil Dispersant Component on the Pacific Periwinkles, Littorina sp
Huy Nguyen , San Jose City College ; Madeline Adamczeski, PhD , San Jose City College
8:00 AM
SAT-1142
Hippocampal Extracellular Measurements of Ascorbic Acid, Glucose and Lactate During Memory Formation
Elizabeth Rivera-Cruz , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Lori Newman, PhD , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Claire Scavuzzo, B.S. , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Donna Korol, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Paul Gold, PhD , Professor , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
8:20 AM
SAT-130
Automated Characterization Of Transient Threshold Voltage Shifts In MOSFETs
Javier Peña , University Of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus ; Manuel Jimenez, PhD , Professor , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus ; Luis Malavé , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus ; Lisnel Morales , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
8:40 AM
SAT-328
New Observations and Data on M&m Sequences
Ivan Espinosa , Student , California State University, Fullerton ; Scott Annin, PhD , Professor , California State University, Fullerton
9:00 AM
SAT-2025
Reconstruction of Ocean Sea Surface Temperatures During the Last Major Sea Level Rise
Marcus Enriquez , California State University, Los Angeles ; Aradhna Tripati, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Pedro Ramirez, PhD , California State University, Los Angeles
9:20 AM
SAT-1343
A predicted 3'-terminal structure serves to stabilize Nodamura virus RNA2 in vitro
Karla Viramontes , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Josh Frederick , University of Texas at El Paso ; Kyle Johnson, PhD , Principal Investigator , The University of Texas at El Paso
9:40 AM
SAT-1924
A Comparative Analysis of the Political Ecology of America's Biofuel Industry
Jessica Beck , Humboldt State University ; Jacquelyn Bolman, PhD , Director, Indian Natural Resources, Sciences and Engineering Program (INRSEP) , Humboldt State University
10:00 AM
SAT-1143
The role of the PI3K pathway in mediating Drosophila developmental ethanol effects
Melissa Ruiz, AA , San Jose State University ; Rachael French, PhD , San Jose State University ; Theresa Logan , san jose state university
10:20 AM
SAT-651
Cholesteryl Linoleate Supplementation Increases the Inherent Antibacterial Activity of Bronchioalveolar Lavage Fluid against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Raquel Rodriguez , California State University Los Angeles ; Edith Porter, MD , Associate Professor , California State University Los Angeles
10:40 AM
SAT-340
Does myosin xi interact with phospholipids and if so is this interaction important for tip growth in the moss Physcomitrella?
Luisanna Paulino , Worcester Polytechnic Institute ; Luis Vidali, PhD , Assistant Professor , Worcester Polytechnic Institute ; Fabienne Furt , Postdoctoral Student , Worcester Polytechnic Institute
11:00 AM
SAT-2114
Potential Risks to Pipelines Posed by Proactive Terrorists
Colin Garr , Elizabeth City ; Omer Siddiqui , Elizabeth City State University ; Ian Wreggelsworth , 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
11:20 AM
SAT-604
Ordered Atomic Factorization
Joseph Cordero, B.A , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Reyes M. Ortiz, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
11:40 AM
SAT-1703
Preparation Of A Dendroides Canadensis Antifreeze Protein Mutant
Nancy Lainez , California State, University of Los Angeles ; Nathan Gianneschi, PhD , University of California, San Diego ; Xin Wen, PhD , California State Univeristy of Los Angeles
12:00 PM
SAT-655
The effects of antibacterial antibiotics on survival and biofilm formation in the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis
Mayra Estrada , Texas Tech University ; Michael San Francisco , Texas Tech University ; Angela Moss , Texas Tech University
12:20 PM
SAT-1722
Generating Novel Aryl Thiazole Based Inhibitors of TMEM-16A
Kashif Javed , Student Researcher , San Francisco State University ; Marc Anderson, PhD , San Francisco State University
12:40 PM
SAT-1605
INTERPHOTORECEPTOR RETINOID BINDING PROTEIN IN THE CONE VISUAL CYCLE
Joshua Mimun , Lab Assistant , University of Texas at San Antonio ; John Ashinhurst , Lab Assistant , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Andrew Tsin, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of Texas at San Antonio
1:00 PM
SAT-1144
Elevated NO signals correlated with altered cellular morphologies in ectodermal periderm cells suggestive of localized signaling in chicken embryo development
Kevin Martinez , San Francisco State University ; Lucy Pill , San Francisco State University ; Liat Levy , San Francisco State University ; Dulguun Bayardorj , San Francisco State University ; Victor Wong , San Francisco State University ; Rhea Decker , San Francisco State University ; Wilfred F. Denetclaw, PhD , Associate Professor , San Francisco State University
1:20 PM
SAT-106
Utilization of Solar Energy: Start from light havesting -the synthesis and characterization studies of boron dipyrromethene dyes
Jason Larkin , University of California, Riverside ; Krystal Vasquez , University of California, Riverside ; Duoduo Bao , University of California, Riverside ; Valentine Vullev, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California Riverside
1:40 PM
SAT-528
Retinal Ganglion type specific Axon Targeting to the Superior Colliculus in EphrinA2/EphrinA5 Knock-out Mice
Emily Sales , University of California Santa Cruz ; Neal Sweeney , University of California Santa Cruz ; David Feldheim , University of California Santa Cruz
2:00 PM
SAT-306
Construction Of Soliton-Like Solutions For Non-Linear Schroedinger's Equation
Sebastiani Aguirre , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus ; Erwin Suazo, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
2:20 PM
SAT-949
Sand-diving As An Escape Tactic In The Shovel-snouted Lizard, Meroles anchietae
Jessica Evans , Oklahoma State University ; Douglas Eifler, PhD , Erell Institute ; Maria Eifler, PhD , Erell Institute
2:40 PM
SAT-228
CD16+ Monocytes as a Potential HIV-1 Viral Reservoir in HAART-suppressed Patients
Freddie Irizarry-Delgado , Research Assistant , Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences ; Martin D. Hill, PhD , Associate Professor , Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences ; Lenin Godoy-Munoz, MD , Lab Supervisor , Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences ; Eric Lorenzo, PhD , Study Center Project Officer , National Institutes of Health ; Grissell Tirado-Padilla, PhD , Associate Professor , Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico ; Shirley Valentin-Berrios, PhD , Associate Professor , San Juan Bautista School of Medicine ; Manuel Vazquez, PhD , Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences ; Carlos Lopez-Rivera, PhD , Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences
3:00 PM
SAT-2003
A Review of Potential Inequalities and Racism in American Collegiate and Corporate Aviation Programs
Omer Siddiqui , Elizabeth City State University ; Lloyd Mitchell, PhD , Associate Professor , Elizabeth City State University ; Kurt Swalander, in progress , Applied Reasearch and Environmental Science/ Elizabeth City State University ; Colin Garr , Elizabeth City ; Ian Wreggelsworth , Elizabeth City State University
3:20 PM
SAT-1723
Topochemistry in Starch-Iodine Diffusion Reaction Systems
Ji Chun , Colorado State University ; Stephen Thompson, PhD , Colorado State University ; Patrick Shipman, PhD , Colorado State University
3:40 PM
SAT-86
Segmentation of neurons in EM images through the identification of a shared membrane component
Carlos Feliciano , University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ; Richard Garcia , University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ; Ioannis Koutis , University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ; Karlo Luis Martinez , University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ; Alejandro Vientós , University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
4:00 PM
SAT-2024
Stable Isotope Investigation of Vertebrates From Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Alma Palacios , Boise State University ; Matthew Kohn, PhD , Boise State University
4:20 PM
SAT-1145
Use of growth curves to measure the adherence of Campylobacter sp. on HeLa cells
Lucas Manica , Kapiolani community college ; Codi Wong , Kapiolani community college ; John Berestecky, PhD , Kapiolani Community college ; Allan Garcia, PhD , Kapiolani Community college
4:40 PM
SAT-606
Magnetization measurements in site disordered UCu4Ni
Ariana Valdez , California State University, Los Angeles ; Oscar Bernal, PhD , California State University, Los Angeles ; Douglas E. Maclaughlin, PhD , University of California, Riverside ; Gregory Stewart, PhD , University of Florida
5:00 PM
SAT-204
Surface Energy Modification of Polymeric Substrates for Biomedical Applications by Atmospheric Pressure Non-thermal Plasma Jet
Valerie Ferdin , Plasma Engineering Research Lab, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Francisco Rodriguez , Plasma Engineering Research Lab, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Magesh Thiyagarajan , Plasma Engineering Research Lab, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ; Abdollah Sarani, PhD , Postdoctoral research associate , Plasma Engineering Research Lab, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
5:20 PM
SAT-529
The endocrine disruptor Bisphenol-A (BPA) interferes with social recognition ability in rats
Bethann Martinez, N/A , University of California, Riverside ; Margarita Curras-Collazo, PhD , University of California, Riverside ; Jacob Van Orman , University of California, Riverside ; Nancy Zepeda , University of California, Riverside ; Christy Beitzel , University of California, Riverside ; Matthew Valdez , University of California, Riverside ; Manuela Martins-Green, PhD , University of California, Riverside ; Neema Adhami , University of California, Riverside
5:40 PM
SAT-657
Yeast Involved In the Degradation of Organic Matter as a Potential Biofuels Source
Jean Garcia , Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico ; Yomarie Bernier , Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico ; José Pérez Jiménez, PhD , Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico
6:00 PM
SAT-860
Evolutionary Genetics of Aedes Aegypti
Laura Barrera-Martinez , Student , University of Washington ; Julia Brown , Yale University ; Jeffrey Powell, PhD , Yale University
6:20 PM
SAT-1619
Understanding Bacteria-Dye interactions through Ultrafast Femtosecond Transient Absorption Spectroscopy
Jasper Huang, BS , University of California Riverside ; Srigokul Upadhyayula, MS , University of California Riverside ; Vicente Nunez , University of California Riverside ; Valentine Vullev, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California Riverside
6:40 PM
SAT-659
Hunting for a Needle in a Haystack: the Search for Indications of DDT-Consuming Microbes at Dump-Sites off the Coast of Los Angeles
Amanda Baxter , Student , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Blair Paul , University of California, Santa Barbara
7:00 PM
SAT-1704
Synthesis of Curcumin Analogues to Increase Bioavailabilty and Determination of Anti-Mitotic and ß-Secretase Inhibition Properties
Alejandro Benitz , California State University Channel Islands ; Phillip Hampton, PhD , Professor , California State University Channel Islands
7:20 PM
SAT-236
AudioAid: a Hearing Aid Mobile Application
William Gomez , Miami Dade College ; James Poe , Miami Dade College ; Miguel Alonso, PhD , Miami Dade College
7:40 PM
SAT-850
Antifungal Properties of Cape Ivy (Delairea Odorata) and Its Potential to Prevent Post Harvest Decay
Reema Eid , Student , Skyline College ; Lynn Huynh , Student , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
8:00 PM
SAT-2031
Improving Attendance and Treatment Completion among Men in Batterer's Education Programs
Sarah Bannon , University of Iowa ; Erika Lawrence, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Iowa
8:20 PM
SAT-332
Urban Landscape Influences on the Diet and Foraging Behavior of Fishers
Jen Grauer , University of Vermont ; James Murdoch, PhD , University of Vermont
8:40 PM
SAT-338
Effects Of Invasive Cape Ivy On The Mycorrhizal Presence In California Native Plants
Rene Vasquez , Skyline College ; Irene Sequeira , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
9:00 PM
SAT-661
The Antimicrobial Properties of a Traditional Medicinal Plant, Adenostoma fasciculatum
Morgan Davis , Skyline College ; Christopher Cabeza , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
9:20 PM
SAT-756
Antibacterial Activity of Coffeeberry (Rhamnus californica), a Traditional Native American Herbal Medicine
Anna Portelli , Skyline College ; Mary Tsang , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
9:40 PM
SAT-530
ROS Level Regulation of Neural Cancer Stem Cells
Angelica Juarez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Janel Le Belle, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Harley Kornblum, MD, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
10:00 PM
SAT-1724
A Comparative Analysis of Symmetry-Adapted Perturbation Theory
Alden Ryno , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Trent Parker , Georgia Institute of Technology ; David Sherrill, PhD , Professor , Georgia Institute of Technology
10:20 PM
SAT-114
Modeling of an Industrial Hydrotreating Process for Diesel Production under Uncertainty
Joshua Gopeesingh , Student , Hampton University ; Andrew Adamczyk, PhD , Post Doc , Massachusetts Institute of Technology ; William Green, PhD , Dr. , Massachusetts Institute of Technology
10:40 PM
SAT-1146
In Vitro Evaluation of Human Her2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells
Karla Parra, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Howard West, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Paloma Valenzuela, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Eduardo Ramirez, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Natzidielly Lerma, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Courtney Becerril, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Irving Miramontes, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Cynthia Rodriguez, Graduate , Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Guido Bocci, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Pisa ; Giulio Francia, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
11:00 PM
SAT-1147
Cytotoxic Effects of Creosote (Larrea Tridentata) Plant Extracts on Human Lymphoma Cells Lines
Emanuel Cordero, Undergraduate , Universidad de Puerto Rico ; Yahaira Santiago , University of Texas at El Paso ; Carolina Lema, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso ; Armando Varela-Ramirez, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso ; Renato J. Aguilera, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
11:20 PM
SAT-1148
Chronic ethanol exposure causes disinhibited behavior in Drosophila
Estrella Padilla, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Kyung-An Han, PhD , University of Texas at El Paso
11:40 PM
SAT-1149
Cloning and expression of the Nodamura virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase
Debarko Banerji , Undergraduate Student , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Alexandra Navarro , Undergraduate Student , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Vincent Gant, BS , Doctoral Student , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Kyle Johnson, PhD , Principal Investigator , The University of Texas at El Paso
12:00 AM
SAT-120
Assessment of Cone Penetration Resistance for Liquefaction Potential Evaluation
Robert Calderon , University of Vermont ; Mandar Dewoolkar, PhD & P.E. , Associate Professor , University of Vermont
12:20 AM
SAT-1150
Determining the Importance of Aspartate and Methionine Amino Acids Carboxyl of the RGD Motif in Recombinant Mojastin Disintegrins in Apoptotic Induction
Rafael Medrano , San Jose State University ; Daniel Gutierrez , San Jose State University ; David Carrillo , San Jose State University ; Julio Soto, PhD , San Jose State University
12:40 AM
SAT-222
Seasonal Variation of Hospital Admissions for Intractable Headaches
Charles Neher , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Lynn Gershan, MD , Medical Director, Pediatric Integrative Medicine , University of Utah and Primary Children's Medical Center
1:00 AM
SAT-1705
Mechanism of Bacteriophage Lambda Genome Ejection
Xiao Xue Zhang , University of California, Los Angeles ; Yan Jin , University of California, Los Angeles ; Charles M. Knobler, PhD , Prof Emrt , University of California, Los Angeles ; William M. Gelbart, PhD , Prof , University of California, Los Angeles
1:20 AM
SAT-511
Gas Kinematics of Super Stellar Clusters from Brackett Line Emission
John Lewis , Student/Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Los Angeles ; Jean Turner, PhD , Observer , W. M. Keck Observatory
1:40 AM
SAT-634
The Effect of a Long Term Synbiotic Diet on Cortical Bone Growth in Aging Mice
Whitney White , Colorado State University - Pueblo ; Annette Gabladon, PhD , Assistant Professor , Colorado State University - Pueblo ; Cynthia Blanton, PhD, RD , Assistant Professor , Idaho State University
2:00 AM
SAT-1151
Pax Gene Expression in the Development of Sensory Systems in the Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia surita)
José Andrade López , University of California, San Francisco-UC LEADS ; David Gold , University of California, Los Angeles ; David Jacobs, PhD , Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
2:20 AM
SAT-2030
Effects of Ocean Acidification on Mesocosm Coral Calcification Rates
Mallory Rice , Sonoma State University ; Chris Langdon, PhD , University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science
2:40 AM
SAT-2106
Parenting in Poverty: The Experiences of Fathers Who are Homeless
Brenda Barrett-Rivera , University of Oregon ; Lauren Lindstrom, PhD , Associate Professor and Interim Department Head, Research Mentor , University of Oregon
3:00 AM
SAT-417
Ethnobotany: Saltgrass, Distichlis spicata, Can Inhibit Bacterial Growth
Daniela Gomez , Skyline College ; Estella Gomez , Skyline College ; Christine Case, EdD , Biology Professor , Skyline College
3:20 AM
SAT-1152
Identification of Innate Receptors of Inducing Neutrophilic Production of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha
Bechir-Auguste Pierre , Yale University ; Jacques Deguine, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Gregory Barton, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
3:40 AM
SAT-419
Identification of the Mature Sequence of the PhrA Signaling Peptide of Streptococcus pneunomiae
Amilcar Perez , University of California, Los Angeles ; Sharon Hoover, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Beth Lazazzera, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
4:00 AM
SAT-1153
REGULATION OF WINGLESS (WG) IN DROSOPHILA DURING WING REGENERATION
Nicole Galicia , San Francisco State Univeristy ; Robin Harris, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
4:20 AM
SAT-531
The Effects Of Specific Conductivity On The Distribution Of New Zealand Mud Snails (Potamopyrgus Antipodarum) From Redwood Creek Estuary, California
Ryan Vazquez , Humboldt State University ; Darren Ward, PhD , Assistant Professor , Humboldt State University
4:40 AM
SAT-950
Investigating the Thermal Ecology of Temperate and Tropical Isolates of the Pathogenic Amphibian Fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobaditis (Bd)
Rochelle Kelly , University of California, Berkeley ; Jamie Voyles, PhD , Post Doctoral Researcher , University of California, Berkeley ; Erica Bree Rosenblum, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Berkeley
5:00 AM
SAT-1344
Characterization of Coxsackievirus Infection in Neural Stem and Progenitor Cells Derived from a Transgenic Mouse Model for Alzheimer's Disease
Alicia Zamudio Montes de Oca , San Diego State University ; Scott Robinson , San Diego State University/ University of California San Diego ; Ralph Feuer, PhD , San Diego State University
5:20 AM
SAT-608
Design and Potential Applications of Stochastically Nanostructured Metal Films
Robert Salazar , Santa Barbara City College ; David Weld, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara
5:40 AM
SAT-1154
Hepcidin, Inflammation, and Obesity: Iron Regulation in Colorectal Carcinogenesis
Damond Ng , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Los Angeles ; Rose Linzmeier, PhD , Staff Research Associate III , University of California, Los Angeles ; Cenk Pusatcioglu, PhD , University of Illinois at Chicago ; Elizabeta Nemeth, PhD , ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-HCOMP , University of California, Los Angeles ; Tomas Ganz, MD, PhD , PROFESSOR-HCOMP , University of California, Los Angeles
6:00 AM
SAT-126
Modular software components for early integration and exploration of components developed for future European Space Agency missions
Hector Franqui , University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus ; Luisa Lara , Scientific researcher , Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia
6:20 AM
SAT-2122
Assessing the Role of Personal Growth Initiative in Predicting Depression Symptoms
Elizabeth Schmid , South Plains College ; Christine Robitschek, PhD , Associate Professor , Texas Tech University ; Danielle Sirles, MA , Texas Tech University
6:40 AM
SAT-107
Ultrasound Sensitive Multilayer Emulsion Microbubbles Enclosing Biodegradable And Hollow Vaterite Nanospheres
Alexis Catalá , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Mark Appleford, PhD , Assistant Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering , University of Texas at San Antonio
7:00 AM
SAT-1706
Testing the Functionality of Mutant Chimerical Transmembrane Protein, Gloeobacter violaceus Ligand-Gated Ion Channel (GLIC), with Genetically Inserted Eukaryotic Intracellular Domain (ICD)
Afzal Ahrorov , TTU/HHMI scholar , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Nelli Mnatsakanyan, PhD , Postdoc , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Nirupama Nishtala , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Michaela Jansen, PharmD, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
7:20 AM
SAT-421
Distribution of IgW and IgM Transcripts in the Lymphoid Organs of the African Lungfish (Protopterus dolloi)
Erin Larragoite , University of New Mexico ; Irene Salinas, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of New Mexico
7:40 AM
SAT-330
Generalized Soliton Solutions to the Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation
Monique Mendoza , University of Texas at Arlington ; Tuncay Aktosun, PhD , Professor , University of Texas, Arlington
8:00 AM
SAT-1155
Using the GAL Locus as a Model System to Study Chromosome Dynamics
Ruben Monarrez , Haverford College ; Karsten Weis, PhD , Universtity of California, Berkeley
8:20 AM
SAT-532
LPA3-mediated COX-2 Gene Expression and Its Role in Embryo Implantation
Carolina Magana , University of California, San Diego ; Kristine Park , The Scripps Research Institute ; Jerold Chun, MD, PhD , The Scripps Research Institute
8:40 AM
SAT-87
Improved Dynamic Natural Language Generation with Personage using Language Manager
Carolynn Jimenez , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Megan Vassey , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Jennifer Sawyer , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Marilyn Walker, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
9:00 AM
SAT-506
Effects of population stratification on inferences of marker effects and Association tests
Anna Flores , Universidad Metropolitana ; Gustavo de los Campos, PhD , Post Doc , University of Alabama at Birmingham ; Hemant Tiwari, PhD , University of Alabama at Birmingham
9:20 AM
SAT-336
Functional dissection of the VIM1 protein and its role in cytosine methylation in Arabidopsis
Elena Cravens , Inten , Boyce Thompson Institute ; Molly Shook , Graduate Student: Research Mentor , Boyce Thompson Institute ; Eric Richards , Principal Investigator , Boyce Thompson Institute
9:40 AM
SAT-143
Experimental and Theoretical Studies on LiFePO4 Particle Shape Effect in Batteries
Ashley Allen , University of Texas at Arlington ; N. A. Siddique , University of Texas at Arlington ; Fuqiang Liu , University of Texas at Arlington
10:00 AM
SAT-131
Electrical Properties of Aluminum Oxide and Silicon Dioxide mixed oxide films deposited using Atomic Layer Deposition
Andrew Rodriguez, BS , Research Assistant , University of Miami ; Chuck May, PhD , University of Kentucky
10:20 AM
SAT-308
Exact Solutions to the Langmuir Lattice Equation
Norma Ghanem , University of Texas at Arlington ; Tuncay Aktosun, PhD , Professor , University of Texas, Arlington
10:40 AM
SAT-1707
Characterization of the Acyl-Coenzyme A Synthetase AtuH in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Rachel Gomez , University of New Mexico ; Debra Dunaway-Mariano, PhD , University of New Mexico
11:00 AM
SAT-1725
Biologically Relevent Metal Ions On Fluorinated Scorpionates
Jean-Luc Nshimiyimana , Student/Research assistant , University of Texas at Arlington ; Dias Rasika, PhD , Dr. Dias , University of Texas at Arlington
11:20 AM
SAT-205
Dynamic Measurements of Thin-Films of Boiling Bubbles Using Fluorescence Microscopy
Jenny Lei , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Gopinath Warrier, PhD , Adjunct Associate Professor/Staff Research Associate , University of California, Los Angeles ; Pirouz Kavehpour, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
11:40 AM
SAT-1708
Cys-Scanning Mutagenesis of the Transmembrane Helix II and Cytoplasmic Loops in Melibiose Permease of Salmonella typhimurium
Kelsey Markham , Texas Tech University ; Anowarul Amin, PhD , Postdoctoral Research Assistant , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Lan Guan, MD, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
12:00 PM
SAT-88
Unmanned Maritime Vehicles Command and Control (UMV-C2)
Keishla Ortiz Lopez , University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo ; Marco Muniz , SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific
12:20 PM
SAT-853
The Effect of TOMM40 Gene Variants and Their Correlation with ApoE Genotype on the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease in Perimenopausal Women
RosaLinda Vaquera , South Plains College ; Avinash Thumma , Texas Tech University ; Marisa Ruiz , South Plains College ; Saad Karim , Texas A&M ; Merrill Raju , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ; Raffaele Ferrari , Institute of Neurology , University College London ; Parastoo Momeni, PhD , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
12:40 PM
SAT-1726
Saccharide Selectivity in Boronic Acid-Containing Polyelectrolytes
Charlotte Medina , Gavilan College ; Boaz Vilozny, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Alexander Wollenberg, Undergraduate , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Nader Pourmand, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
1:00 PM
SAT-861
Annotation and Analysis of Seven Viviparity-Related Genes in the Marine Fish - Rhacochilus vacca (Embiotocidae)
Jennifer Liberto , University of California, Merced ; Joseph Heras, PhD Candidate , University of California, Merced ; Andres Aguilar, PhD , Sierra Nevada Research Institute
1:20 PM
SAT-1709
Inhibitions of rLactose Dehydrogenase (rLDH) and rPhosphofructokinase-1 (rPFK-1) Enzyme Activities by Ascorbic Acid 6-Butyrate (AAB) and Ascorbic Acid 2,6-Dibutyrate (AADB)
Mary Graves , San Diego Mesa College ; Edward Alexander, PhD , Professor, PI, Program Director , San Diego Mesa College ; Percy Russell, PhD , University of California, San Diego ; Alberto Palacios , San Diego Mesa College ; Abdirisak Hussein , San Diego Mesa College ; Mohamed Musse , San Diego Mesa College ; Anita Williams, BS , University of California, San Diego ; Ami Abbott , University of California, San Diego ; Pham Duyen Anh , University of California, San Diego
1:40 PM
SAT-401
Explicit Solutions To The Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation
Tuncay Aktosun, PhD , Professor , University of Texas, Arlington ; Ivan Beeks , University of Texas Arlington
2:00 PM
SAT-223
Towards a Biocompatible Fuel to Improve Micro/Nanomachine Functionality
Giovani Galicia , University of California, San Diego ; Gao Wei , University of California, San Diego ; Allen Pei , University of California, San Diego ; Joseph Wang, Prof, PhD , Principle Investgator/Doctor , University of California, San Diego
2:20 PM
SAT-132
Optimization of Stacked Inverted Top-Emitting Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
Kendall Davis , Xavier University of Louisiana ; Keith Knauer , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Ehsan Najafabadi , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Bernard Kippelen, PhD , Georgia Institute of Technology
2:40 PM
SAT-2110
Kneeling Towards Creativity: Corpus Callosum Contributions
Jessica Carrasco , University of New Mexico ; Sephira Ryman, B.A. , University of New Mexico ; Joseph Frantz, B.A. , University of New Mexico ; Ranee Flores, B.S. , University of New Mexico ; Selin Schamiloglu , Colombia University ; Rex Jung, Ph.D , Assistant Professor , University of New Mexico
3:00 PM
SAT-1727
Improvements in Distereoselectivity of Perfluoroalkylations
Elias Picazo , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Aaron Herrmann , University of California, Santa Barbara
3:20 PM
SAT-951
Identifying the Genetic Basis of Schooling Behavior in Threespine Stickleback
Magali Lemahieu , Summer Research Intern , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Matt Dubin, BSc , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Anna Greenwood, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Catherine Peichel, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
3:40 PM
SAT-108
Synthesis of Biodegradable Polyester-Modified Reduction-Sensitive Block Copolymers as Efficient Gene Vectors
Lisa Volpatti , University of Pittsburgh ; Hua Wei, PhD , University of Washington ; Suzie Pun, PhD , Associate Professor of Bioengineering , University of Washington
4:00 PM
SAT-423
Profiling gene expression differences and immune cell populations in HIV exposed seronegative individuals [HESN] and seroconverters
Augustine Ajuogu , Summer Undergraduate Fellow , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Laura Pattacini, PhD , Senior Scientist , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
4:20 PM
SAT-300
Comparative analysis of Pairwise Alignment
Luis Mestre , Universidad Metropolitana - UMET ; Luis De la Torre, PhD , Mentor , Universidad Metropolitana - UMET
4:40 PM
SAT-1156
The effect of hypoxic stress on cardiac stem cell proliferation
Paola Barrios , University of Miami ; Victoria Florea, MD , University of Miami ; Claudia Rodrigues, PhD , University of Miami
5:00 PM
SAT-2027
Accelerating the pace of biodiversity documentation and discovery in early land plants: Bridging the taxonomic endeavor with broader impact activities
Oana Vadineanu , Northeastern Illinois University ; Lisa Murata , Northeastern Illinois University ; Matt von Konrat, PhD , Adjunct Curator and Collections Manager , The Field Museum ; Thomas Campbell, PhD , Instructor , Northeastern Illinois University
5:20 PM
SAT-1728
Imaging Bacterial Photoreceptors by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Brian Lampert , Northeastern Illinois University ; Blaire Sorenson , Northeastern Illinois University ; Fernando Tobias , Northeastern Illinois University ; Anna Gawedzka , Northeastern Illinois University ; Max Goldmeier , Northeastern Illinois University ; Alexandra Sakols , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina Stojkovic, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Stefan Tsonchev, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Nicholson, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
5:40 PM
SAT-742
The Involvement of E-box binding domains in the activation of Sonic Hedgehog target genes
Tinashe Nyanhete, BA , Colgate University ; Jennifer Redig, PhD, MCR , Stanford University
6:00 PM
SAT-89
Evaluating Semi-automatic Ontology Matching and Alignment Tools for the UTEP's Expertise System
Erik Parra , University of Texas at El Paso ; Natalia Villanueva-Rosales, PhD , Research Assistant Professor , The University of Texas at El Paso
6:20 PM
SAT-610
Synthesis of superconducting-ferromagnetic segmented nanowire using Sn and Co
Jaylissa Torres , University of Puerto Rico- Cayey ; Moses Chan, PhD , Pennsylvania State University
6:40 PM
SAT-743
Evolutionary Protein Phosphorylation In Yeast Species
Lindsay Stanford , Spelman College ; Joanne Hsu , University of Washington ; Kelsey Haas , University of Washington ; Danielle Swaney, PhD , University of Washington ; Judit Villen, PhD , University of Washington
7:00 PM
SAT-1157
Exploring the Role of Putative Tramtrack69 Targets in Drosophila Tube Morphogenesis
Kelsey Kaeding , Student , Claremont McKenna College ; Nathaniel Peters , University of Washington ; Celeste Berg, PhD , University of Washington
7:20 PM
SAT-403
Real Root-Counting Techniques for Central Configuration Problems
Wako Bungula , Texas Lutheran University ; Ashlee Kalauli , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Samantha Warren , University of Portland ; John Little, PhD , Professor of Mathematics , College of the Holy Cross ; Christopher O'Neill, BS , Duke University ; Roberto Pelayo, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Hawaii at Hilo
7:40 PM
SAT-310
Mathematical Model for a Parallel Sequence Alignment
Jeffrey Carrion, HS , Universidad Metropolitana Cupey ; Luis De la Torre, PhD , Mentor , Universidad Metropolitana - UMET
8:00 PM
SAT-133
Kinect finger tracking
Francisco Candido , Unversity of Washington ; Frederik Rydén , Unversity of Washington
8:20 PM
SAT-206
The Utilization of Passive Design Strategies in the Built Environment
Bailey Bonaci , University of Washington ; David Coven , University of Washington ; Amanda Bruot , University of Washington ; Adam Stoeckle , University of Washington ; Christopher Meek , University of Washington
8:40 PM
SAT-425
Assessing microbial contaminant abundance and antibiotic resistance within tributaries of Johnson Bay, Maryland Coastal Bays
Caroline Rodriguez , Duke University ; Judy O'Neil, PhD , University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
9:00 PM
SAT-138
Bioaccessibility of Arsenic and Lead in Iron King Mine Tailings and Dependence on Mineralogy and Speciation
Henry Ayoola , The University of Maryland - Baltimore County ; Eduardo Saez, PhD , Distinguished Professor , The University of Arizona ; Wendell Ela, PhD , Professor , The University of Arizona ; Hector Guzman , The University of Arizona
9:20 PM
SAT-238
Development of a quantitative PCR method to measure intensity of Nosema carpocapsae infection in codling moth, Cydia pomonella
Olivia L. Marquez, AA , Heritage University ; Thomas Unruh, PhD , Research Entomologist , Yakima Agricultural Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS ; Adriana Perez-Cervera , Heritage University ; Nina M. Barcenas, PhD , Department Chair/Professor , Heritage University
9:40 PM
SAT-2023
Geomorphological Study of Late Holocene Lake Michigan Strandplain Sediment in the Door Peninsula, WI
Leonardo Gamboa , University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Community College ; J Elmo Rawling, PhD , University of Wisconsin Platteville
10:00 PM
SAT-851
The Effects of the Lantibiotic Haloduracin on Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco
Leilany Vázquez-Portalatín , University of Puerto Rico ; Max Van Tassell , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ; Michael Miller, PhD , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
10:20 PM
SAT-620
Analogs of α-conotoxin PeIA Distinguish between α3β2 and α3β2β3 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
Caitlin Munger , Brigham Young University ; Arik Hone, PhD , University of Utah ; Michael McIntosh, MD , University of Utah
10:40 PM
SAT-533
The Role Of Red-Light Signaling In Plant Gravitropic Response
Jennifer Delgado , Heritage University ; Cristina Walcher, PhD , Visiting Assistant Professor , University of Puget Sound ; Andreas Madlung, PhD , Professor , University of Puget Sound
11:00 PM
SAT-513
Comparison of LIDAR Detection Statistics using Ensemble Average and ‘Single Realization' Dispersion Models
Jake Zaragoza , Gonzaga University ; Andrew Annunzio, PhD , UCAR ; Paul Bieringer, PhD , UCAR ; Luna Rodriguez , Penn State
11:20 PM
SAT-137
A Data Center for the 21st Century: Developing an Implementation Plan for Replacement of Racks at Gemini Observatory's Data Centers
Kevin Kadooka , University of Portland ; Tim Minick , Gemini Observatory
11:40 PM
SAT-1729
Tailoring the pKa of Functional Polyelectrolytes for Saccharide Detection
Ace Galermo, AS , Student , Hartnell College ; Alexander Wollenberg, Undergraduate , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Boaz Vilozny, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Bakthan Singaram, PhD , Professor , University of California Santa Cruz ; Nader Pourmand, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
12:00 AM
SAT-90
Mobilizing a Virtual World through a Android Device
Mikel-Ryan Reyes , Texas A&M - Corpus Christi ; Scott King, PhD , Professor , Texas A&M- corpus christi
12:20 AM
SAT-612
Influence of L-Histidine Surface Capping Agent on Antifungal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Against Candida albicans
Joshua Davidson, HS , MBRS-RISE Undergraduate Researcher , University of Texas, San Antonio ; German Plascencia-Villa, PhD , Research Assistant , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Miguel Jose-Yacaman, PhD , Department Chair and Professor , University of Texas, San Antonio
12:40 AM
SAT-952
Easter Hemlock Forests Provide Habitat to a Greater Variety of Spider Taxa Compared to Non-Hemlock Forests
Yvan Delgado de la flor flor, AA , Humboldt State University ; Aaron Ellison, PhD , Senior Research Fellow , Harvard Forest, Harvard University
1:00 AM
SAT-207
Nanopatterning Wrinkles Into Biodegradable Materials For Aligning Heart Cells
Stacey Van , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Merced ; William Turner, PhD , Research Scientist , University of California, Merced ; Kara McCloskey, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of California, Merced
1:20 AM
SAT-1925
Impacts of Soil Disturbance on Soil Respiration and Carbon Sequestration in Desert Scrublands: Implications for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development
Morvarid Tavassoli, BA , Stanford University ; Rebecca Hernandez, PhD , Stanford University
1:40 AM
SAT-127
Energy Consumption Characterization of Privacy Preserving Algorithms for Participatory Sensing Systems
Nelson Rivera , Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico ; Yanira Rivera , Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, Puerto RIco ; Idalides Vergara-Laurens , University of South Florida ; Miguel Labrador, PhD , University of South Florida
2:00 AM
SAT-622
Core/Shell Polymer Nanoparticles Encapsulated With P38 Mapk Inhibitor For Targeted Drug Delivery
Ayden Zarkhah , University of Illinois at Chicago ; Zhenjia Wang, PhD , Research Assistant Professor , University of Illinois at Chicago
2:20 AM
SAT-91
Monitoring And Analyzing The Deployment Of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Within The Internet
Luis Perez Cruz, BS , University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus ; Oliver Borchert , NIST
2:40 AM
SAT-1710
“Comparison of r-Phosphofructokinase (r-PFK-1) Enzyme Inhibition by Ascorbic-6-Butyrate (AAB), Ascorbic Acid-6-Palmitate (AAP) and Ascorbic Acid-6-Stearate (AAS)”
Alberto Palacios , San Diego Mesa College ; Edward Alexander, PhD , Professor, PI, Program Director , San Diego Mesa College ; Percy Russell, PhD , University of California, San Diego ; Anita Williams, BS , University of California, San Diego ; Ami Abbott , University of California, San Diego ; Mohamed Musse , San Diego Mesa College ; Mary Graves , San Diego Mesa College ; Abdirisak Hussein , San Diego Mesa College ; Duyen-Ann Pham , San Diego Mesa College
3:00 AM
SAT-1158
The Impact of PRPF8 Mutations That Cause Retinitis Pigmentosa on Spliceosome Assembly and Activation
Christopher Craddock , Northeastern Illinois University ; Deepti Bellur, PhD , The University of Chicago ; Jonathan Staley, PhD , The University of Chicago
3:20 AM
SAT-100
Three-Dimensional Instabilities Downstream of a Detonation Wave
Elizabeth Blaiszik , The University of Texas at Arlington ; Sarah Hussein , The University of Texas at Arlington ; Frank Lu, PhD , University of Texas at Arlington
3:40 AM
SAT-312
Within-Host Dynamics of Antibiotic Resistance in Gonorrhea
Beverly Burgett , Simpson College ; Marisabel Rodriguez , University of Texas-Pan America ; Samantha Ryan , Arizona State University ; William Tressel , University of San Diego ; Stephen Wirkus, Phd , Arizona State University West Campus
4:00 AM
SAT-2005
The Experience of Awe and its Relation to the Tendency for Curiosity
Jacquelyn Molina , Student , Florida International University ; Paul Piff, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
4:20 AM
SAT-427
Plastic Marine Debris and Interactions with Microbes in the Atlantic
Amy Duarte , Humboldt State University ; Erik Zettler, PhD , Dean for Institutional Relations and Research , Sea Education Association ; Linda Amaral-Zettler, PhD , Associate Research Scientist , Marine Biological Laboratory ; Tracy Mincer, PhD , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
4:40 AM
SAT-1345
Characterizing the minimal domain of eIF3f responsible for HIV-1 inhibition
Gwendolyn Quintana , The Scripps Research Institute in Florida ; Guillaume Mousseau , The Scripps Research Institute in Florida ; Susana Valente, PhD , The Scripps Research Institute in Florida
5:00 AM
SAT-1730
A New Synthetic Pathway for Saxitoxin
Jose Moreno , University of California, Merced ; Alex Abela, PhD , University of California, San Diego ; Joe Nagamizo , University of California, San Diego ; Carlos Guerrero, PhD Organic Chemistry , Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of California, San Diego
5:20 AM
SAT-1159
Analysis of Neurogenic Response in a Viral Model of Multiple Sclerosis
Jannelly Villarreal , University of the Incarnate Word ; Ernesto Bongarzone, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Illinois, Chicago
5:40 AM
SAT-92
Web-based Testing for an Environmental Information Management System
Elizabeth Barbosa, B.S. Computer Science , Computer Science Intern , NNSA Consortium Internship Program ; Gary Laguna, PhD Computer Science , Computer Scientist - Deputy Division Leader , Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
6:00 AM
SAT-1926
The Effects of N:P Ratios on Nutrient Uptake in Salt Marshes in Oregon Estuaries
Diana Sokoly , Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi ; Ted DeWitt, PhD , Research Ecologist , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
6:20 AM
SAT-1731
Sensitive Analysis of Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases by Laser Wave-Mixing Detection and Capillary Electrophoresis
Linda Honaker , San Diego State University ; Manna Iwabuchi , San Diego State University ; Marcel Hetu , San Diego State University ; William Tong, PhD , San Diego State University
6:40 AM
SAT-314
Competition Model of Brassica Tournefortii and Native Plants in the Sonoran Desert
Kyle Dahlin , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Erika Koenig , University of Maryland Baltimore County ; Amanda Laubmeier , University of Arizona ; Austin Wehn , Arizona State University ; Karen Rios-Soto, PhD , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; José Flores, PhD , University of South Dakota ; Na Zhang , Arizona State University
7:00 AM
SAT-1711
Fabrication of Multi-Well Nanopatterned Cell Culture Platform
Elsa Hagos , Student , Settle Central Community College ; Jesse Macadangdang , researcher , University of Washinton ; Justin Lee , University of Washinton ; Deok-ho Kim , University of Washinton
7:20 AM
SAT-744
Identifying Auxin Biosynthetic Mutants in Arabidopsis thaliana
Kayarsh Karimian , Transylvania University ; Linda Robles, PhD , North Carolina State University
7:40 AM
SAT-208
Real-time Tuning Of HVAC System PID Coefficients For Optimum Efficiency and Effectiveness
Vu Dinh , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Merced ; Siyu Wu , Graduate Researcher , University of California, Merced ; Jian-Qiao Sun, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of California, Merced
8:00 AM
SAT-953
Determining Whether Biotic and/or Abiotic Factors Affect Oversummer Growth by Quantifying Juvenile Steelhead Trout Growth in a Mediterranean-climate Stream
Kimberly Vasquez , University of California, Berkeley ; Stephanie M. Carlson, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Berkeley ; Jason L. Hwan, PhD Candidate , PhD Candidate , University of California, Berkeley
8:20 AM
SAT-534
Role of Cholinergic Synaptic Transmissions in the Development of Retinal Circuits
Yarely Davila Vazquez , University of Puerto Rico at Humacao ; David Arroyo , University of California, Berkeley ; Marla Feller, Ph.D. , Associate Professor , University of California, Berkeley
8:40 AM
SAT-1712
Sensitive Analysis of Viruses by Nonlinear Laser Wave-Mixing Detection and Capillary Electrophoresis
Sashary Ramos , San Diego State University ; Marcel Hetu , San Diego State University ; Manna Iwabuchi , San Diego State University ; William Tong, PhD , San Diego State University
9:00 AM
SAT-1160
Analysis of WNT protein secretion and solubility
Grober Baltazar , University of California, San Diego ; Matthieu Bauer, PhD , CIRM Fellow , Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine ; Karl Willert, PhD , Director, Human Embryonic Stem Cell Core Facility , Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine
9:20 AM
SAT-745
Plasmodium Vivax Transmission Dynamics and Superinfection Prevalence in the Peruvian Amazon
Alberto Vasquez, AS , Research Assistant , University of California, San Diego ; Elizabeth Winzeler, PhD , Professor , University of California, San Diego
9:40 AM
SAT-1161
Identifying the Cellular Mechanisms By Which Porcn Regulates Neural Tube Closure
Robert Monroy , City College of San Francisco ; Laura Burrus, PhD , San Francisco State University
10:00 AM
SAT-405
Continua of Central Configurations in the Newtonian n-body Problem with Negative Masses
Spencer Sasarita , University of Arizona ; John Little, PhD , Professor of Mathematics , College of the Holy Cross ; Julian Hachmeister , University of Hawaii at Hilo ; Jasmine McGhee , Loyola Marymount University
10:20 AM
SAT-1927
Potassium Persulfate Oxidation vs. Photo Oxidation: Determining and Optimizing the Most Accurate Method in Evaluating the Total Dissolved Nitrogen and the Total Dissolved Phosphorus in Various Water Matrices
Katelynn Ho , University of Washington ; Keith Olson , State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry
10:40 AM
SAT-954
Evolution of antibiotic resistance in BlaTEM genes
Miriam Barlow, PhD , University of California, Merced ; Christiane Pailo, MD , University of California, Merced ; Viviana Vera , University of California, Merced
11:00 AM
SAT-93
Developing a Software Electronic Checklist for the MegaPrime Instrument Procedures
Yu Xian He , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Kevin Ho , Instrument Manager , Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope
11:20 AM
SAT-229
Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Dopaminergic Neuron Grafts Lead to Functional Recovery in Parkinsonian Rats
Amanda Buch , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY ; Viviane Tabar, MD , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY ; Jinghua Piao, PhD , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY ; Gordon Auyeung , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
11:40 AM
SAT-1815
Computational Calculations on Novel Plutonium Sequestering Agents
Aisha Mehmood , University of Houston-Downtown ; Maria Benavides, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Houston-Downtown
12:00 PM
SAT-209
Numerical Simulation of Biological Pattern Formation
Gladys Cruz , University of California San Diego ; Hidenori Murakami, PhD , Professor of Applied Mechanics , University of California San Diego
12:20 PM
SAT-507
Using Machine Learning to Predict Level of Alcohol Consumption from Facebook
Alexandra Larsen , University of Wisconsin, Madison ; Eric Lantz , University of Wisconsin, Madison ; David Page, PhD , University of Wisconsin, Madison ; Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH , University of Wisconsin. Madison
12:40 PM
SAT-109
Development of Novel Biodegradable Multi-Functional Nanoparticles for Melanoma Diagnostic and Therapy
Kytai Nguyen, PhD , University of Texas Southwestern Medical School ; Khanh Vu, Bachelor , Assistant Researcher , University of Texas at Arlington ; Zhiwei Xie, PhD , University of Texas at Arlington ; Aniket Wadajkar, PhD , University of Texas at Arlington
1:00 PM
SAT-429
Identifying Sequences that Silence Coat Protein Expression in Spinach Curly Top Virus
Garry Sunter, PhD , University of San Antonio ; Anthony Escalante , Student , University of San Antonio
1:20 PM
SAT-115
Determination Of Surface Energy Of Hydrophobic Interfaces Through Contact Angle Measurements
Jasmin Guerrero , Santa Barbara City College ; Saurabh Das, BS , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Jacob Israelachvili, PhD, BS , University of California, Santa Barbara
1:40 PM
SAT-134
Data Logging System for Space Armospheric Burst Reporting System (SABRS)
Carlos Torres, UG-BS , Universidad del Turabo ; Larry Casper , Los Alamos National Labs
2:00 PM
SAT-1713
Rabbit Lactic Dehydrogenase and Rabbit Adenylate Kinase Inhibitions by Ascorbate and Ascorbate Fatty Derivatives and the Effects Spinach and Rabbit Muscle Aldolases
David Campbell , University of California, San Diego ; Ami Abbott , University of California, San Diego ; Anita Williams, BS , University of California, San Diego ; Percy Russell, PhD , University of California, San Diego
2:20 PM
SAT-1042
Inhibition of ERG-Pathway Kinases Reveals Potential Prostate Cancer Theraputics
Kyle Nakatsuka , Undergraduate , Southern Methodist University ; David Takeda, MD, PhD , Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT
2:40 PM
SAT-110
Formation of Embryoid Bodies and Encapsulation of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells via Stereolithography
Jennifer Rico , The City College of New York ; Rashid Bashir, PhD , University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign ; Piyush Bajaj, MD , University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
3:00 PM
SAT-1714
Identification of Factors Affecting Polar Localization of Chemoreceptors in Escherichia coli
Endia Blunt , Xavier University of Louisiana ; Thiago Santos , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Douglas Weibel, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Wisconsin-Madison
3:20 PM
SAT-431
Emergence of Drug Resistance in a Senegalese cohort of HIV-2 Infected Individuals Receiving Protease Inhibitor-based Therapy
Alexandra N. Montano , University of Washington ; Dana N. Raugi , University of Washington ; Robert A. Smith , University of Washington ; Geoffrey S. Gottlieb, MD, PhD , University of Washington
3:40 PM
SAT-2130
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention for Stimulant Users
Jessica Ngoon , University of California, Los Angeles ; Suzette Glasner-Edwards, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
4:00 PM
SAT-1043
Identification of FOXF1 Mutations that affect Patients with Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins (ACD/MPV)
Iris Silva , University of Houston-Downtown ; Partha Sen, PhD , Assistant Professor, Director, Molecular Core Lab , Baylor College of Medicine
4:20 PM
SAT-407
Mixed Graph Colorings
Matthias Beck, PhD , Professor , San Francisco State University ; Daniel Blado , California Institute of Technology ; Joseph Crawford , Morehouse College ; Taina Jean-Louis , Amherst College ; Michael Young, PhD , Iowa State University
4:40 PM
SAT-614
Measurements of the Lifetime of Micro-Channel Plate Photo Multiplier Tubes for Use in a High Resolution Proton Detector
Cezanne Narcisse , University of Texas at Arlington ; James Bourbeau , University of Texas at Arlington ; Andrew Brandt, PhD , Professor of Physics , University of Texas at Arlington
5:00 PM
SAT-316
Mathematical model for silver nanoparticles Bacteria Growth Inhibition
Ramon Miranda , Universidad Metropoitana ; Luis De la Torre, PhD , Mentor , Universidad Metropolitana - UMET ; Oliva Primera, PhD , Universidad Metropolitana ; Samuel Hernandez Hernadez, PhD , UPR Mayaguez ; Hilsamr Felix-Rivera, PHD , UPR Mayaguez ; Carlos Rios, Phd , UPR Mayaguez
5:20 PM
SAT-746
Quantative Analysis of Somatic Mosaicism
Rondy Malik , Student , University of Massachusetts Boston ; Joshua Smith , Washington University School of Medicine ; Joe Giaclone , Washington University School of Medicine ; Todd Druley, MD, PhD , Washington University School of Medicine
5:40 PM
SAT-1044
Characterization of a red-light photoreceptor in the life-cycle of myxobacterium Stigmatella aurantiaca
Kevin D. Gallagher , Northeastern Illinois University ; Hardik K. Patel , Northeastern Illinois University ; Nicole C. Woitowich , Northeastern Illinois University ; Svetlana E. Kovaleva , Northeastern Illinois University ; Rachael St. Peter , Northeastern Illinois University ; Wesley B. Ozarowski , Northeastern Illinois University ; Cynthia N. Hernández , Northeastern Illinois University ; Aaron E. Schirmer, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Emina A. Stojkovic, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
6:00 PM
SAT-234
The Role of Immunizing Pregnant Women in Protecting Young Infants Against Influenza
Craig Verdin , University of Utah, Department of Pediatrics ; Julie Shakib, DO, MPH, MSci , Assistant Professor , University of Utah, Department of Pediatrics
6:20 PM
SAT-1917
Experimental Investigation on Role of Root Mucilage on Soil-Water retention Dynamics
Jamie Sweet , University of California, Merced ; Teamrat Ghezzehei, PhD , University of California, Merced
6:40 PM
SAT-636
Lipid Peroxidation Creates Intramolecular Crosslinking of Neurofilaments
Elizabeth Perry , Student , University of Texas at San Antonio ; George Perry, PhD , Dean/Professor , University of Texas at San Antonio
7:00 PM
SAT-747
Annotation of the King Cobra and Indian Python genomes
Diego Calderon , University of Utah ; Qing Li , University of Utah ; Daniel Ence , University of Utah ; Todd Castoe , University of Colorado School of Medicine ; Mark Yandell , Full Professor , University of Utah
7:20 PM
SAT-624
The effect on melatonin on ketamine induced mTOR phosphorylation
Angelica Rivera Gonzalez , University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez ; Anthony J. Hutchinson, PhD , Postdoctoral Associate , University at Buffalo, SUNY ; Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD , Professor and Chair , University at Buffalo
7:40 PM
SAT-1816
Copper Catalyzed Enatioselective Inverse Electron Demand Diels-Alder Reaction of Transient Nitrosoalkenes
Gilbert Garcia , Research Assistant , University of Texas at San Antonio ; David Stephens , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Oleg Larionov, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
8:00 PM
SAT-116
Milli Fluidic Systems
Alexander Nunez , Reseach Assistant , Texas Tech University ; William Wang , Research Associate , Texas Tech University ; Siva Vanapalli, PhD , Assistant Professor , Texas Tech University
8:20 PM
SAT-1346
Effects of Perfluorocarbons on Rat Thrombocytes
Pablo Abrante , Assistant Student Researcher , Howard Hughes Medical Institute; University of Miami ; Ross Bullock, MD/PhD , University of Miami ; Shyam Gajavelli, PhD , University of Miami
8:40 PM
SAT-1045
Investigation of Cell Wall Turnover and Recycling in Helicobacter pylori Cell Shape Determination and Innate Immune Activation
Amanda Collar , New Mexico State University ; Laura Martinez , University of Washington ; Marcus Hernandez , University of Washington ; Nina Salama, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
9:00 PM
SAT-955
Movement and habitat preference of California roach (Lavinia symmetricus), Sacramento sucker (Castotomus occidentalis) and three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) in Strawberry Creek, California
Sandy Gutierrez, B.A. Candidate , Student , University of California, Berkeley ; Stephanie M. Carlson, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Berkeley ; Jason L. Hwan, PhD Candidate , PhD Candidate , University of California, Berkeley ; Kristina Yoshida, PhD candidate , University of California Berkeley
9:20 PM
SAT-1817
A Quantum Mechanical Study of Ce(IV)-tetrakis(chatecolato) as a Model for Pu(IV) Coordination Chemistry
David Amos , University of Houston - Downtown ; Maria Benavides, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Houston-Downtown
9:40 PM
SAT-433
Use of BacLight Staining to Test the Effectiveness of Antibiotics
Martin Rose , Pueblo Community College ; Helen Caprioglio, PhD , Colorado Ctate University-Pueblo
10:00 PM
SAT-535
Regulation of LFA-1 levels in monocytic and lymphoid leukemia cell lines and toxic mediated cell death pathways by Leukothera™ (Leukotoxin)
Rossana Colon , University of Puerto Rico at Cayey ; Kristina Difranco, PhDc , University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey ; Scott Kachlany, PhD , University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
10:20 PM
SAT-956
Characterizing fish assemblages and habitat attributes on an intermittent stream
Joanna Marrufo , Student Researcher , University of California, Berkeley ; Kristina Cervantes-Yoshida, PhD , University of California, Berkeley ; Stephanie M. Carlson, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of California, Berkeley
10:40 PM
SAT-409
GKZ Systems and Hyperplane Arrangements
Paxton Turner , Louisiana State University ; Jerome Hoffman, PhD , Professor , Louisiana State University
11:00 PM
SAT-1928
Spoon River Nitrate Investigation
Jose Zavala , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Lowell Gentry, MA , Agronomist MA , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
11:20 PM
SAT-1818
Synthesis of biologically active natural products using oximes and indoles as starting materials
Oleg Larionov, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio ; David Stephens, BS , University of Texas at San Antonio ; William Okechi , University of Texas at San Antonio
11:40 PM
SAT-1715
Model studies on the decarboxylation of orotic acid analogues
Rene Mercado , San Francisco State University ; Weiming Wu, Phd , San Francisco State University
12:00 AM
SAT-1347
Analysis of Behavior and Diet in Pacific Lamprey Larva
Mario Farias , Heritage University ; Ralph Lampman, MS , Lamprey Researcher , Yakama Nation Wildlife ; Bob Rose, PhD , Fish Biologist , Yakama Nation Wildlife
12:20 AM
SAT-748
Elucidating The SAX-3/Roundabout-mediated Axon Outgrowth Termination Pathway in C. elegans
Tamaraleah Jackson , San Jose State University ; Johann Zaroli , San Jose State University ; Anthony Thomas , San Jose State University ; Minh Pham , San Jose State University ; Jessica Jarecki, PhD , San Jose State University ; Miri VanHoven, PhD , San José State University
12:40 AM
SAT-957
Comparing Sampling Approaches to Determine the Effect of Oyster Restoration on Clam Communities
Tuong-Vy Nguyen , California State University, Fullerton ; Eric Kessler , California State University, Fullerton ; Cristy Rice , California State University, Fullerton ; Nicole Tronske , California State University, Fullerton ; Ignacio Vera , California State University, Fullerton ; William Hoese, PhD , California State University, Fullerton ; Danielle Zacherl, PhD , California State University Fullerton
1:00 AM
SAT-1348
First Analysis of Circadian Rhythms in the ERG, Compound Eye Pigment Migration, and Responses to Prey-like Stimuli in the Praying Mantis, Hierodula Multispina (Insecta:Mantodea)
Edgar Mantes , Northeastern Illinois University ; Wil Bogue , Northeastern Illinois University ; Barbara Popkiewicz , Northeastern Illinois University ; Andrew Urdiales , Northeastern Illinois University ; Frederick Prete, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University ; Aaron Schirmer, PhD , Northeastern Illinois University
1:20 AM
SAT-435
Mathematical Modeling of Pseudomonas stutzeri Biofilm Growth and Inhibition
Caroline Barbosa , University of Houston- Downtown ; Kimberly Walker , University of Houston- Downtown ; Antonio Mendoza , University of Houston- Downtown ; Youn-Sha Chan, PhD , University of Houston- Downtown ; Poonam Gulati, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Houston Downtown
1:40 AM
SAT-1456
Immune responses in the lung of the African Lungfish (Protopterus dolloi) Exposed to Airborne Allergens
Larisa Crippen-Chavez, BS , Lab Assistant , Center for Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology ; Irene Salinas, PhD , Principal Investigator , Center for Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology
2:00 AM
SAT-1819
Computational Method for Lead Optimization of PKB/Akt Inhibitors Utilizing the Vibrational Frequency of Ligands as a Novel Molecular Descriptor
Ashley Baldauf , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Kristin Harrison , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Jessica Takai , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Nathaniel Enriquez , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Katie Shewbart , Chaminade University of Honolulu ; Joel Kawakami, PhD , Chaminade University of Honolulu
2:20 AM
SAT-2104
AB540 Safe Zones: An Initiative to Create Safe Spaces for Undocumented Students in Southern California Colleges
Olivia Quintanilla , Student , San Diego State University ; Rodolfo Jacobo, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor , Palomar Community College
2:40 AM
SAT-411
Generic Polynomials in Few Parameters for Non-Abelian Groups of Degree 8 and 9
Bradley Burdick , The Ohio State University ; Jonathan Jonker , Michigan State University ; Jorge Morales , Louisiana State University
3:00 AM
SAT-626
The use of CIE as a more accurate model of studying the effects of high alcohol exposure in vitro
Linda Guerrero , Texas Tech University, Lubbock ; Lisa Popp, PhD , Center for Membrane Protein Research, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA ; Janet Dertien, MS , Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA ; Jose-Luis Redondo, PhD , Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
3:20 AM
SAT-1243
The Role Of Cyclin B3 And The Endoplasmic Reticulum During Mitosis In The Early Drosophila Melanogaster Embryo
Gregory Ostolaza Bravo , City College of San Francisco ; Blake Riggs, PhD , Assistant Professor , San Francisco State University ; Zane Bergman, PhD , San Francisco State University
3:40 AM
SAT-1046
Stress Dysregulates Genes Involved In Inflammation & Proliferation During Wound Healing Via MiR-155
Tylere Nunnery , Intern , University of Illinois at Chicago ; Phillip Marucha, DMD, PHD , Associate Dean of Research , University of Illinois at Chicago ; Stephanie Tymen, PHD , University of Illinois at Chicago
4:00 AM
SAT-1800
Synthesis of Amphiphillic Peptidomimetics for Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
Rahwa Sebhatu , University of California, Davis ; Maria Peralta, B.S , Graduate Student , University of California, Davis
4:20 AM
SAT-139
Going Green: The CFHT Data Center Cooling Dilemma
Aaron Pigott , Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Ivan Look, BSME , Mechanical Design Engineer , Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope ; Steven Bauman, MSME , Operations Meachanical Engineering Manager , Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope
4:40 AM
SAT-958
Microhabitat Partitioning between Desert and Merriam's Kangaroo Rat in the Mojave Desert
Cristy Rice , California State University, Fullerton ; Nicole Tronske , California State University, Fullerton ; Eric Kessler , California State University, Fullerton ; Tuong-Vy Nguyen , California State University, Fullerton ; Ignacio Vera , California State University, Fullerton ; Paul Stapp, PhD , Associate Professor , California State University, Fullerton ; William Hoese, PhD , California State University, Fullerton
5:00 AM
SAT-1820
Synthesis and Characterization of vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotube to be used in the development of the new ionization radiation sensors
Alejandra Cartagena , Universidad del Turabo ; Gian Andino , Universidad del Turabo ; José Ducongé, PhD , Universidad del Turabo ; Francisco Marquez, PhD , Universidad del Turabo
5:20 AM
SAT-1047
HIV accessory Protein Vpr Attenuates the Host Innate Immune Response Through Ablation of NF-kB Signaling
Meaghan Flagg , University of Utah ; Ana B de Paula e Silva , University of Utah ; Vicente Planelles, Ph.D , Professor , University of Utah
5:40 AM
SAT-111
Mechanical Characterization of Polymer Films for Wound Treatment
Brenda Marchand , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Ender Finol, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
6:00 AM
SAT-536
Experimental Evolution of a Synthetic Yeast Cooperative System
Jose Mario Pineda , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Chi-Chun Chen , Research Technician , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ; Wenying Shou, PhD , Prinicipal Investigator , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
6:20 AM
SAT-1802
Impact of Prior Stress on Fear Extinction and Hippocampal ERK1/2 Phosphorylation State in a Mouse Model of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Elena Gandara , University of New Mexico ; Kevin Caldwell, PhD , University of New Mexico
6:40 AM
SAT-1349
The Affects of Brassica Nigra on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Abundance
Olivia Anumudu , University of California, Irvine ; Mia Maltz, PHD , University of California, Irvine
7:00 AM
SAT-508
Computational Reliability Statistics of an Electric Power Grid
Yesenia Guzman , St. Mary's University ; Blanche Ngo Mahop , Howard University ; Javier Rojo, PhD , Professor , Rice University
7:20 AM
SAT-1821
Working Towards Anti-Markovnikov Hydroamination with Rhodium Pincer Complexes
Brittany Barfield , San Diego State University ; Tyler Stevens, BS , University of Washington ; Karen Goldberg, PhD , Professor of Chemistry , University of Washington
7:40 AM
SAT-512
OVII and Temperature Limits on the Local Component of the Soft X-ray Diffuse Background
Robert Pirtle , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Kelsey Morgan , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Natalia Petre , University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Dan McCammon, PhD , Professor , University of Wisconsin-Madison
8:00 AM
SAT-1048
Mechanisms of chemoresistance in CD133-expressing GBM cells: the role drug efflux transporters
Vivian Rodriguez-Cruz , University of Puerto Rico, Cayey ; Jessian Munoz , NJMS ; Pranela Rameshwar, PhD , NJMS
8:20 AM
SAT-1049
Subcloning Cytochrome P450 Mutants to Increase Mutant Protein Expression Yield
Daniela Flores , Intern , San Jose State University ; Garrett Chavez , San Jose State University ; Lionel Cheruzel, PhD , San Jose State University
8:40 AM
SAT-749
Using the NLG-1 GRASP marker to investigate the role of sensory activity in Synaptic Partner Recognition in Caenorhabditis elegans
Luis Perez , 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 ; Emma Holdrich , San José State University ; Kristine Andersen , NSF REU Research for Undergraduates using Molecular Biological Applications, San José State University ; Miri VanHoven, PhD , San José State University
9:00 AM
SAT-1050
Uncovering Neural Circuitry Involved in Fear
Joshua Onyango , Student , Oakwood University ; Kunio Kondoh, PhD , Postdoc , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute ; Linda Buck, PhD , Principal Investigator , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute
9:20 AM
SAT-1929
Using Tree Rings to Study the Effects of Invasive Earthworms on Tree Growth
Giselle Varrientos , University of Platteville ; McKaylee Duquain , CMN - College of Menominee Nation ; Brennan Waupoose , College of Menominee Nation ; Gabriel Brownell , University of Wisconsin Platteville ; Evan Larson, PhD , University of Wisconsin Platteville
9:40 AM
SAT-959
Effects Of Low Oxygen Concentration On Meiofaunal Community Structure
Elvira Hernandez Lopez , University of California, San Diego ; Carlos Neira, PhD , PhD , Scripps Institution of Oceanography
10:00 AM
SAT-224
Telehealth in Perioperative Pediatric Surgical Care
Jaymus Lee , Undergraduate Research Assistant , Native American Research Internship ; Catherine deVries, MD , Attending Physician , University of Utah
10:20 AM
SAT-1350
Transport Regulator Proteins in Lipid-Droplets of Drosophila melanogaster Embryos
Sarah Valles , University of California, Irvine ; Steven Gross, PhD , University of California, Irvine ; Preetha Anand, PhD , University of California, Irvine
10:40 AM
SAT-1822
Bio-Guided Screening of Terrestrial Natural Products for the Treatment of Parasitic Diseases
Megan Hotard , Rhodes College ; David Smithson, PhD , St. Jude ; Taotao Ling, PhD , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ; Fatima Rivas, PhD , St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
11:00 AM
SAT-210
Optical and Electrochromic Properties of Electrochromic Windows (ECW) Based on PProDOT-Me2 and V2O5 Coating
Mikael Perla, HS , Intern , University of Washington ; Bryan Ferguson, BS , Research Assistant , University of Washington Graduate School ; Sooyeun Kim, PHD , University of Washington ; Minoru Taya, PHD , University of Washington
11:20 AM
SAT-94
Web Server Analysis and Summarization
Rachel Pang , Student , Northern Arizona University ; David Askov , Geospatial Information Services Lead , Pacific Disaster Center ; Colin Lindeman , Pacific Disaster Center
11:40 AM
SAT-101
MODTRAN Atmospheric Transmission Modeling for Daylight Sensor Site Assessment
Charles Rutkowski , University of Portland ; Rita Cognion, PhD , Senior Scientist , Case Western Reserve University
12:00 PM
SAT-437
Role of IL-32 in the Vitamin D Response Pathway against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Marcos Munoz , University of California, Los Angeles ; Dennis Montoya, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles ; Poorva Vaidya , University of California, Los Angeles ; Grace Yim , University of California, Los Angeles ; Robert Modlin, MD , University of California, Los Angeles
12:20 PM
SAT-1051
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome are Associated with Disruption of Biological Circadian Rhythms and Resetting by Feeding
Steven Just , University of Minnesota Morris ; Judith Simcox , University of Utah ; Donald McClain, MD, PhD , Professor of Medicine , University of Utah
12:40 PM
SAT-112
Morphologically Different Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles as Osteogenic Drug Delivery Devices for the Treatment of Osteomyelitis
Samir Batarni, AS , City College of San Francisco ; Vuk Uskoković, PhD , Post-Doc , University of California, San Francisco ; Tejal Desai, PhD , University of California San Francisco
1:00 PM
SAT-318
Immunological Effects After Stem Cell Transplants for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients
Diana Rosendo , University of California, Berkeley ; Rainer Sachs, PhD , Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and of Physics , University of California, Berkeley
1:20 PM
SAT-121
Validating Traditional Consolidation Testing and Interpretation Methods to Measure Secondary Compression of Peat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Claudia Rangel , student , University of California, Berkeley ; Scott Brandenburg, Ph.D. , Associate Professor , University of California, Los Angeles
1:40 PM
SAT-2128
Predictors of Impaired Performance-Based Daily Functions in Non-demented Patients with Parkinson's disease
Mercedes Martinez-Hannon , University of California, San Diego ; David Song, MD/PhD , Neurologist , The VA San Diego Healthcare System
2:00 PM
SAT-852
Tree-ring Growth and Suppression Dynamics for Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) in the Presence of Inter- and Intra-specific Competition
Nicole Woodrow , N/A , Humboldt State University ; Samuel Pecoraro, BS , University of Notre Dame
2:20 PM
SAT-2001
Nano Regulatory Policy and Non-Governmental Organizations: A Global View
Eddie Triste, A.A. , California State University Sacramento ; Cassandra Engeman, PhD Candidate , Research Fellow , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Barbara Herr Harthorn, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
2:40 PM
SAT-1823
Synthesis of Organic Core-shell Nanoparticles
Krista Rugar, AS , University of Arizona ; John Tillotson , Georgia Institute of Technology ; Joseph Perry, PhD , Professor , Georgia Institute of Technology
3:00 PM
SAT-1052
Identification of putative microRNA binding sites in the 3'UTR of the proto-oncogene cJun
Jimmy Garcia , Humboldt State University ; Hannah Collins , Humboldt State University ; Amy Sprowles, PhD , Lecturer , Humboldt State University
3:20 PM
SAT-960
Thermal Constraints For Northern Alligator Lizards Due To Fog
Eric Curiel-Lares , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Barry Sinervo, PhD , University of California, Santa Cruz
3:40 PM
SAT-243
Taxonomic Description and Phylogenetic Relationships of Novel Deep Sea Anemones from Hydrothermal Vents in Antarctica
Adolfo Lara , University of Houston-Downtown ; Matthew Erby , University of Rochester ; Estefania Rodriguez, PhD , American Museum of Natural History
4:00 PM
SAT-211
Effects of Various Dyes on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells for High Percent Conversion Efficiency
Kasey Acob, Undergraduate , University of Washington, Seattle ; Bryan Ferguson, BS , Research Assistant , University of Washington Graduate School ; Sooyeun Kim, PhD , University of Washington, Seattle ; Minoru Taya, PHD , University of Washington
4:20 PM
SAT-1804
Resolving Transient FRET in Photoactive Yellow Protein (PYP) and Cyanobacteriochromes Using Ultrafast Spectroscopy Techniques
Liu Sui, HS , University of California, Davis ; Delmar Larsen, PhD , Assoiciate Professor , University of California, Davis
4:40 PM
SAT-95
Alternating-laser Excitation (ALEX) Implemented on a Hybrid Magnetic Tweezers Single Molecule Förster Resonance Energy Transfer Instrument
Corey Short, AS , Student , UC Santa Cruz ; Joe Parks, BA , Student , UC Santa Cruz ; Michael Stone, PhD , Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry , UC Santa Cruz
5:00 PM
SAT-750
Locating the Enhancer Region for Singles Bar Expression in Drosophila melanogaster myoblasts
Brayon Fremin , Research Assistant , University of New Mexico ; Tonya Brunetti , Graduate Student , University of New Mexico ; Richard Cripps, PhD , University of New Mexico
5:20 PM
SAT-537
Higher baseline TNF receptor and TNF-α expression in macrophages of aged mice
Axana Rodriguez-Torres , Student Researcher , University of California, Davis ; Gail Sckisel , Graduate student , University of California, Davis ; Annie Mirsoian , Graduate student , University of California, Davis ; William Murphy, PhD , Principal Investigator , University of California, Davis
5:40 PM
SAT-1824
Development of Amino Acid Lipids and Liposomes for Targeted Drug Delivery
Audrey E. Ynigez-Gutierrez , University of Texas at San Antonio ; George R. Negrete, PhD , University of Texas at San Antonio
6:00 PM
SAT-1351
Inhibition of BIGH3 C-terminal Cleavage as a Therapeutic Target for Diabetic Intervention
Harrison Ohiri , University of Texas, San Antonio. ; Robert Moritz , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Fatemeh-Azadeh Rezapoor , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Michael Foret , University of Texas, San Antonio ; Richard LeBaron, PhD , University of Texas, San Antonio
6:20 PM
SAT-2009
Associations between Fatalistic Beliefs and Cardiometabolic Health Risk Indicators in Latinas
Joanna Sariñana , San Diego State University ; Johanna Euyoque , San Diego State University ; Patricia Gonzalez, PhD , San Diego State University ; Linda C. Gallo, PhD , Professor , San Diego State University
6:40 PM
SAT-117
Development of Enteric Coated Hard Gelatin Capsules for Oral Peptide Delivery
Joo Hee Lee , Undergraduate Researcher , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Vivek Gupta, PhD , Postdoctoral Research Scientist , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Samir Mitragotri, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
7:00 PM
SAT-200
The Effect of the Roughness of Cu Surface on the Grain Growth of Lead-Free Solder
Kenny Lo , University of California, Berkeley ; John Morris, ScD , University of California, Berkeley
7:20 PM
SAT-519
Successful Retention Planning in Cancer Intervention Trials
Karen Rico, student , researcher , University of Arizona ; Cythnia Thomson, PhD , Professor, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Director, Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention & Health Promotion , University of Arizona
7:40 PM
SAT-2118
The Association of Attention and Racial Group Processing on Cognitive Engagement
Miriam Munoz , San Diego State University ; Katherine Turner, PhD , Lecturer , San Diego State University
8:00 PM
SAT-1053
Expression of mc4r in Developing Embryos and Larvae of Zebrafish
Shay Tsosie , Research Assistant , University of Utah ; Sarah Hugo, BS , Lab Technician , University of Utah ; Santhosh Karanth, PhD , University of Utah ; Amnon Schlegel, MD, PhD , Invesitgator , University of Utah
8:20 PM
SAT-1918
Potential for Microbial Consumption of Marine Hydrocarbons
Christian Perez , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Stephanie Mendes , University of California, Santa Barbara ; David Valentine, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara
8:40 PM
SAT-413
Nullspace Completions For Lyapunov Equations
Jacob Buchholz , Colorado State University-Pueblo ; Maricela Cruz , Pomona College ; Wesley Chang , California State University at Channel Islands ; Leah Jean-Louis , Swarthmore College ; Marilyn Vazquez , California State University, Long Beach ; Geoffrey Buhl, PhD , Assistant Professor of Mathematics , California State University, Channel Islands
9:00 PM
SAT-439
The Cellular Immune Response to BDE-49 in Children with Autism
Alexzander Sharp , University of California, Davis ; Marjannie Eloi , University of California, Davis ; Judy Van de Water , Professor , University of California, Davis
9:20 PM
SAT-502
A Computational Method to Address a Diophantine Equation
Alec Jones , student , University of Portland ; Fernando Barrera-Mora, PhD , Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo
9:40 PM
SAT-1352
Design and Synthesis of Bivalent Ligands Targeting Human Melatonin Receptors
Donteeno Todd Todd , Tougaloo College ; Marc Koyack , State University of New York at Buffalo ; Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD , Professor and Chair , University at Buffalo ; Raj Rajnaryanan, PhD , State University of New York at Buffalo ; Katty McGowan , State University of New York at Buffalo
10:00 PM
SAT-113
Spatial Pattern Analysis of Diabetes Rates Nationwide as a Function of Demographic Variables
Leo Trujillo, AAS , COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PUEBLO ; Perry Cabot, Dr , Colorado state university pueblo
10:20 PM
SAT-520
Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer Using Nanoencapsulated Resveratrol
Shavia Curry , Texas Tech University, SouthPlains College ; Ming Sun , Texas Tech University, SouthPlains College ; Shu Wang, MD, PhD , Texas Tech University
10:40 PM
SAT-751
Investigating GRXS17-mediated Thermotolerance through Genetic Screen of Suppressors
Duane Green , Baylor College of Medicine ; Jaleesa Garth , Baylor College of Medicine ; Jian Yang, PhD , Baylor College of Medicine ; Kendal Hirschi, PhD , USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center
11:00 PM
SAT-135
Trapping DNA using Metallized Nanopores
Sukru Yemenicioglu, MS , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Jose Manuel Mora , California Polytechnic State University ; Luke Theogarajan, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara
11:20 PM
SAT-628
Indole-based Inhibitors of Leukocyte-derived Myeloperoxidase as Potential Novel Therapeutics for the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases
Jacob Spinelli , University of California, Davis ; Sean Ott , University of California, Davis ; Jason Eiserich, PhD , University of California, Davis
11:40 PM
SAT-503
Pythagorean Triples and the Square Root of a Pure Imaginary Integer Quaternion
Andrew Herring , University of New Mexico ; Fernando Barrera-Mora, PhD , Chair , Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo
12:00 AM
SAT-638
Physiological Role of Na/K Pump Isozymes in Rat Hearts
Adam Bernal , Texas Tech Health Science Center ; Beatriz Velez , Research Aide , Texas Tech Health Science Center ; Pablo Artigas, PhD , Associate Professor , Texas Tech Health Science Center
12:20 AM
SAT-122
Assessing Modeling Parameters For Column Baseplates Using Genetic Algorithm
Michelle Garcia , University of California, Irvine ; Farzin Zareian, PhD , University of California, Irvine
12:40 AM
SAT-1825
Bipyridine Receptors As Metal Ligands
Linda Reling , University Of Oregon ; Jesse Gavette, MS , University Of Oregon ; Darren Johnson, PhD , University Of Oregon ; Michael Haley, PhD , University Of Oregon
1:00 AM
SAT-961
Phylogeography Of Leptasterias aequalis Near Terrestrial Runoff Sources in the San Francisco Bay Area
Riley Smith, undergraduate student , The Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies ; Sarah Cohen, PhD , Associate Professor , the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies
1:20 AM
SAT-415
Parameterization of Pythagorean n-tuples
Maria Baroi , California State University Channel Islands ; Fernando Barrera-Mora, PhD , Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo
1:40 AM
SAT-753
The Role of the MAPK Pathway in Drosophila during Developmental Ethanol Exposure
Nicole Delgado , Dallas Baptist University ; Peter Luu , San Jose State University ; Rachael French, PhD , San Jose State University
2:00 AM
SAT-538
Role of Contra-lesional Cortex in Recovery of Function After Traumatic Brain Injury
Daniel Torolira , University of California, Los Angeles ; Derek Verley , University of California, Los Angeles ; Neil Harris, PhD , University of California, Los Angeles
2:20 AM
SAT-504
Texas State University and El Paso Community College Mathematics Co-Requisite Model Research Study
Luis Moreno , El Paso Community College ; Gabriel Mendoza, MAT , El Paso Community College ; Selina Vasquez, PhD , Texas State University, San Marcos
2:40 AM
SAT-1353
The Effects of Caffeine on the Hypercapnic Ventilatory Response
Sarah Aceves , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Aryana Cruz , The University of Texas at San Antonio ; James Bayne , University of Texas at San Antonio ; C.R. Marutha Ravindran, PhD , Lecturer , University of Texas at San Antonio ; Matthew Gdovin, PhD , Professor , University of Texas at San Antonio
3:00 AM
SAT-212
An Alternative Algorithm That Indicates The Time At Which The Sun Will Set
Carlos Fernandez , University of Kansas ; Lingjia Lingjia, PhD , University of Kansas
3:20 AM
SAT-225
Comparison of 3D Image Reconstruction Algorithms from Tracked 2D Free-Hand Ultrasound Scans
Joy Franco , San Jose State University ; Can Kirmizibayrak, PhD , Stanford University ; Dimitre Hristov, PhD , Stanford University
3:40 AM
SAT-201
Topology of Grain Boundary Networks
Danny Rodriguez , University of California Irvine ; Timothy Rupert, PhD , Professor , University of California Irvine
4:00 AM
SAT-213
Optimization of Lithium-Bromide Absorption Refrigeration Systems Using Stochastic Methods
Ramon Alcazar , California State University, Fresno ; Ira Sorensen, PhD , Associate Professor , California State University, Fresno
4:20 AM
SAT-102
Analyzing and Calibrating Precision Controls on UAV's
Oscar Camacho , Research Assistant , Hartnell College ; Mark Karpenko, PhD , Research Fellow , Naval Postgraduate School
4:40 AM
SAT-1826
Using Quantum Calculations to Analyze Spectral Qualities of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AAT)
Daniela Goga , University of California, Davis ; Delmar Larsen, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Davis
5:00 AM
SAT-1054
Dissecting The Transmembrane Receptor Siglec-6 And Determining Its Functional Role In Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Michael Renecle , Student Research Associate , University of Colorado AMC ; Adrianne Stefanski, BA/BS , Graduate Student , University of Colorado AMC ; Kristen Rumer, PhD , University of Colorado AMC ; Virginia Winn, MD, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Colorado AMC
5:20 AM
SAT-235
Formative Research to Develop Theory Based Healthy Eating Interventions for Hispanics
Silvanna Francescutti , New Mexico State University ; Linda Ko, PhD , Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
5:40 AM
SAT-754
Characterizing Bacterial Transcriptomes from RNA-seq Expression Data Using a Variation Normalizing and Noise Suppression Algorithm
Andrew Baxter , student , University of New Mexico ; Jonathan Livny, PhD , Broad Institute
6:00 AM
SAT-1055
Identification of PP2A B-subunit That Directs PP2A to Cyclin E
Tonya Aaron , Rollins College ; Ryan Davis , Fred Hutchinshon Cancer Research Center
6:20 AM
SAT-1452
Platelet Activation in High Fat Diet-Fed Mice
Danielle Nakai, BS , Southern Utah University ; Trevor Fidler , University of Utah ; Dale Abel, PhD, MD , University of Utah
6:40 AM
SAT-214
Varying Electrolyte Composition in Contact Glow Discharge Electrolysis
Adam Martin , University of California, Merced ; Gerardo Diaz, PhD , Associate Professor , University of California, Merced
7:00 AM
SAT-842
A Sentinel Pest Experiment On Organic Farms
Kyla Winthers-Barcelona , student , Humboldt State University ; Matthew Johnson, PhD , Professor , Humboldt State University ; Megan Garfinkel , Humboldt State University
7:20 AM
SAT-320
Characteristic of the dual space of l^(infinity)
Raghda Abouelnaga , University of California, Berkeley ; Santigo Canez, PhD , University of California, Berkeley
7:40 AM
SAT-539
Effects Of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) On Juvenile Chinook Salmon Immune System
Adrian Gonzalez, Undergraduate , Oregon State University ; Joseph Dietrich , National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
8:00 AM
SAT-515
Simulations of Nuclear Collisions Using a Glauber Monte Carlo Model
Jaime De anda , Hartnell College ; Daniel Cebra, PhD , University of California, Davis ; Brooke Haag, PhD , Hartnell College
8:20 AM
SAT-1806
NMR Metabolite Profiling of Acidobacterium capsulatum Grown in Minimal Media with Glucose as the Sole Carbon Source
Pariss Trujillo , Fort Lewis College ; Sunny Ketchum , Fort Lewis College ; Katherine McLain , Fort Lewis College ; Leslie Sommerville, Ph.D. , Fort Lewis College
8:40 AM
SAT-215
Fire Propagation as a Function of Oxygen Concentration and Pressure
Davis Tran , University of California, Berkeley ; Andres Osorio, MD , University of California, Berkeley ; Carlos Fernandez-Pello, PhD , Professor , University of California, Berkeley
9:00 AM
SAT-1930
Shell utilization by tropical hermit crabs under strongly contrasting levels of protection and accessibility
Antonia Estevez-Olea , Student , California State University, San Luis Obispo ; Alejandro Rios , student , california state Universty, Monterey Bay ; Diana Lieberman, PhD , California State University, Monterey Bay ; Adrienne Blaylock , student , California State University, East Bay ; Phil Schotte, BA , Minnesota State Universtiy, Moorhead
9:20 AM
SAT-1931
Field Study of Water Quality within the Toppenish Creek Restoration Site
Jeremy Foster , Heritage University ; Kazuhiro Sonoda, PhD , Heritage University
9:40 AM
SAT-1354
The Effects of Dietary Lipids and Fatty Acids on Juvenile Tanner Crab (Chionoecetes bairdi) Growth Rates
Gail Schwieterman , Oberlin College ; Cliff Ryer, PhD , National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ; Louise Copeman, PhD , National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
10:00 AM
SAT-2022
Interpretation of Sand Layers within a Soil Profile in an Urban Nature Center
Mariah Green, HS , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Gregory Rodriguez, HS , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Pedro Solis, HS , Student , 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
10:20 AM
SAT-216
Efficiency and Emission Testing of Typical Diesel Fuels and Biofuels Blends
Luis Garcia , Universidad del Turabo ; Amaury Malave, PhD , Excutive Director of the Puerto Rico Energy Center , Universidad del Turabo
10:40 AM
SAT-1827
Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis of Lissocilium Patella's Patellamide A
Vong Sok , Student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Andrew Bockus, BS , Graduate Student , University of California, Santa Cruz ; Scott Lokey, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Cruz
11:00 AM
SAT-2021
Variations in Soil Chemistry and Biological Activity with Tree Cover in an Urban Nature Center
Ricardo Vicencio, HS , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Adriana Roman, Hs , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Rickie Wright, HS , Student , Northeastern Illinois University ; Laura Sanders, PhD , Professor , Northeastern Illinois University ; Jean Hemzacek, MS , Instructor, Earth Science , Northeastern Illinois University ; Kenneth Voglesonger, PhD , Assistant Professor , Northeastern Illinois University
11:20 AM
SAT-202
Carbon Nanofiber Pressure Transducer
Edwin Gonzalez, HS , Student , Hartnell College ; Michael Moberg, MS , ENS , Naval Postgraduate School ; Claudia Luhrs, PhD , Associate Professor , Naval Postgraduate School ; Jonathan Phillips, PhD , Associate Professor , Naval Postgraduate School
11:40 AM
SAT-1621
Synthesis and Characterization of hollow Magnetite Microspheres
Miriam Espino, BA , Student , Universidad del Turabo ; Maria Cotto, PhD , Chemistry , Universidad del Turabo
12:00 PM
SAT-630
Discovering Cancer Therapeutics Using a Novel Genomic Pathway-Based Drug Screen
Carissa Dunn , Davis & Elkins College ; Andrea Bild, PhD , University of Utah
12:20 PM
SAT-516
Antimicrobial Activity of Novel Nitro-substituted Benzazolo[3,2 a]quinolinium Chloride Salts (NBQs) Against Bacterial Strains
Joanie Nina-Ruperto, HS , Universidad Metropolitana ; Christian Velez, MS , Universidad Metropolitana ; Gloricelys Rivera, PhD , Universidad metropolitana ; Beatriz Zayas, PhD , Universidad Metropolitana
12:40 PM
SAT-1056
Protein Expression Analysis of Cell Lines Derived from Drug Resistant Tumors
Paloma Valenzuela, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Karla Parra, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Natzidielly Lerma, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Courtney Becerril, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Eduardo Ramirez, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Irving Miramontes, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Howard West, Undergraduate , University of Texas at El Paso ; Cynthia Rodriguez, Graduate , Research Assistant , University of Texas at El Paso ; Yang Li, BSc , the university of texas at el paso ; Jianying Zhang, MD/PhD , Associate Professor , The University of Texas at El Paso ; Giulio Francia, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Texas at El Paso
1:00 PM
SAT-843
Effects of Predator Chemical Cues On Snail Avoidance Behavior
Bryan Armajo , Student , Salt Lake Community College ; Shayna Sura, BS , Graduate Student , University of Notre Dame
1:20 PM
SAT-1808
Multidrug and Toxin Extrusion Transporters Functioning As Eflux Pumps
Yuri Zapata , Rosalind Franklin ; Martha Radchenko, PhD , Rosalind Franklin
1:40 PM
SAT-1828
Synthesis of Fluorescent labeled Metformin
Yaciel Ferrera , Rollins College ; Luis Martinez, PhD , Rollins College
2:00 PM
SAT-500
The Four-Numbers Game
David Pacheco , Queensborough Community College ; April Sol , Queensborough Community College ; Jonathan Cornick , Queensborough Community College
2:20 PM
SAT-514
Advancements in Nanotechnology via a New Compound: Molybdenum Disulfide
Jessica Salazar , University of Arizona ; Matthew Yankowitz, BS , University of Arizona ; Brian LeRoy, PhD , University of Arizona
2:40 PM
SAT-217
Thermocouple Slip Ring Assembly For High Temperature Measurements in Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition Chamber
Damian Leon , University of California, Santa Barbara ; Deryck Stave, BS , University of California Santa Barbara ; Carlos Levi, PhD , University of California, Santa Barbara
3:00 PM
SAT-322
Arbitrary precision computation of the Riemann-Siegel approximation of the Riemann Zeta function off the critical line
Brian Valenzuela, Bachelors in Mathematics , Student , University of Arizona ; Moysey Brio, PhD , Associate Professor , University of Arizona
3:20 PM
SAT-218
Using Controller Area Network Communication to Simplify Robotics
Makanaokeakua Ramos , University of Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College ; Aaron Hanai, PhD , University of Hawaii Kapiolani Community College
3:40 PM
SAT-2126
Examining the efficacy of Community –Based Recruitment for Clinical Research Participation
Nicholas D'Amico , University of Pennsylvania ; David Metzger, PhD , University of Pennsylvania
4:00 PM
SAT-1810
Expression and Purification of Wild and Mutant types of hCYP2S1 in E.coli to Study its Role in Drug Metabolism
RayAnne Herbert, Undergraduate , New Mexico State University ; Naveen Singh, Graduate , New Mexico State University ; Aaron Rowland, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
4:20 PM
SAT-1829
Nickel (II) & Copper (II), Surrogates for Uranyl Nitrate Sorption Studies
Lindsey A. Deswood, Undergraduate , Dine College Main Campus ; Nicholas G. Beltran, Graduate , New Mexico State University ; William T. Bradley, Undergraduate , New Mexico State University ; Antonio S. Lara, PhD , Student , New Mexico State University
4:40 PM
SAT-844
Macro-Consumer Roles in Benthic Organic Matter Processing in a Tropical Stream
Andrew Sanders , University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ; David Baumgardner, PhD , Senior Lecturer , Texas A&M
5:00 PM
SAT-1355
CHARACTERIZATION OF PUTATIVE AQUAPORIN GENES IN THE PLANT PATHOGENIC FUNGUS CRYPHONECTRIA PARASITICA
Relynda Abat , New Mexico State University ; Angus Dawe, PhD , Assc Prof-Biology , new Mexico State University
5:20 PM
SAT-96
ANDROID APP USING THE MIT APP INVENTOR: PRESCRIPTION FOR KNEE INJURY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Neilroy Singer , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; Karen Villaverde, PHD , ASST PROF-COMPUTER SCIENCE , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
5:40 PM
SAT-849
REVERSE OSMOSIS WASTE WATER APPLIED TO AGRICULTURAL LAND: SOIL IMPICATIONS IN THE SEMI-ARID SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
Dexter Leuppe , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; Kevin Lombard, PhD , Professor , San Juan Community College
6:00 PM
SAT-1448
Understanding The Oxidative Stress Response System In The Host Anopheles Gambiae By Feeding Paraquat
Alan Yazzie , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ; Jiannong Xu, PHD , ASST PROF-COMPUTER SCIENCE , NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
6:20 PM
SAT-845
Effects Of Climate Change On Leaf Biomass and Specific Leaf Area Along An Elevation Gradient
Alexander Hardison , Oklahoma State University ; Shafkat Khan , University of Georgia, Athens
6:40 PM
SAT-1356
Exploring the Role of Mob1 in the p53 Response to Mitotic Arrest
Emma Barker, Undergraduates , New Mexico State University ; Charles Shuster, PhD , Professor , New Mexico State University
7:00 PM
SAT-1454
Resistance and Resilience of Marine Microalgae in Poly-Versus Monocultures in Response to Salinity Stress
Ernessa Arviso, Undergraduate , University of New Mexico - Gallup Branch ; Zachary Brecheisen , New Mexico State University ; Wiebke Boeing, PhD , New Mexico State University
7:20 PM
SAT-846
Induced Response by Pheidole Bicornis Ants to the Threat of Herbivore Damage
Aliah Irvine , University of Hawaii at Manoa ; Karin Gastreich, Phd , Avila University
7:40 PM
SAT-847
Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) Food Behavioral Ecology at Wilson Botanical Garden, Costa Rica
Brandi-Leigh Adams , Student , Kapiolani Community College ; Leslie Hay Smith, PhD , Malone University
8:00 PM
SAT-848
Acoustic Sound Space Competition in the Neotropics Between Bird and Cicada Communities
Robert Hall , University of Washington ; Patrick Hart, PhD , University of Hilo
8:20 PM
SAT-334
“A Comparison of the Community Structure of Aquatic Insects between Streams of the Tropical and Temperate Region."
Severino Alforeza, AS , Student , Northern Marianas College ; David Baumgardner, PhD , Senior Lecturer , Texas A&M
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