Program-At-A-Glance
Continental Breakfast and Conference Program Books are available in the the Magruder Hall Cyber Cafe and the Violette Hall Lobby at 7:30 a.m. Registration is not required for session attendance; the entire campus community is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Student Research Conference coincides with the last day of the Annual Juried Student Exhibition. In the University Art Gallery, on the ground floor of Ophelia Parrish (OP 1114), outstanding student work will be on display in the gallery from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Presiding: Dr. Bob Mielke
8:00
102 - 1 BROOKE T. BARNETTEDr. Bob Mielke, Faculty Mentor Mary Shelley's Plague: Reasonable or Ridiculous?
Mary Shelley's Plague: Reasonable or Ridiculous?
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Presiding: Dr. Stephanie Maiden
103 - 1 BRANDEN W. LAWSONDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor A Computational Investigation of Cannabinoid Receptor CB1
A Computational Investigation of Cannabinoid Receptor CB1
8:15
103 - 2 ZACHARY D. SMITHDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Virtual Screening of Potential Inhibitors of APOBEC3B: a Promising Cancer Drug Target
Virtual Screening of Potential Inhibitors of APOBEC3B: a Promising Cancer Drug Target
8:30
103 - 3 PETER K. WINDSOR* and RACHEL PRINSDr. Bill R. Miller and Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentors A computational approach to understanding the role of proteins in microtubule assembly in Caenorhabditis elegans
A computational approach to understanding the role of proteins in microtubule assembly in Caenorhabditis elegans
8:45
103 - 4 RACHEL PRINS* and PETER K. WINDSORDr. Stephanie Maiden and Dr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentors The role of UNC-33/CRMP in the Caenorhabditis elegans embryonic epidermis
The role of UNC-33/CRMP in the Caenorhabditis elegans embryonic epidermis
9:00
103 - 5 DOMINIC S. MATTOCKDr. Bill R. Miller, Faculty Mentor Computational Analysis of the Effect of Biflavinoid Inhibitor Drugs on Amyloid-β Plaque Disaggregation
Computational Analysis of the Effect of Biflavinoid Inhibitor Drugs on Amyloid-β Plaque Disaggregation
Presiding: Dr. Brett Berke
105 - 1 TIFFANY OU*, MILES H. THIES, VICTORIA B. BORCHARDT , MEGHAN N. VENUS, and NICK M. PRITCHETTDr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor Identifying Mechanisms Involved in Neuronal Hyperactivity in Drosophila
Identifying Mechanisms Involved in Neuronal Hyperactivity in Drosophila
105 - 2 MAHIMA THAPA* and JOHN W. HOOKERDr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentors Hypoxia-Induced Activation of Respiratory Nuclei in the Ventral Brainstem of the Streptozotocin-Induced Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Hypoxia-Induced Activation of Respiratory Nuclei in the Ventral Brainstem of the Streptozotocin-Induced Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
105 - 3 JOSIE L. EMERY*, LAUREN N. GALBRAITH, SAMUEL J. LEONE, and HALEY L. STUCKMEYERDr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor Role of the Numb Protein in Synaptic Development, Synaptic Growth, and Locomotion
Role of the Numb Protein in Synaptic Development, Synaptic Growth, and Locomotion
105 - 4 CHUMA M. HUMPHREY Dr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Timothy D. Walston, Faculty Mentors Morphometric Analysis of Neuronal Structures through Ventricle Injections of Streptozotocin in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Morphometric Analysis of Neuronal Structures through Ventricle Injections of Streptozotocin in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Presiding: Dr. Brent Buckner
108 - 1 BRODY J. AUBRY♦Dr. Carolina Sempertegui, Faculty Mentor Assessing AAC3 Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae After Ultraviolet Radiation
Assessing AAC3 Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae After Ultraviolet Radiation
108 - 4 TERRA J. WILLARDDr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors Differential Expression of the Alfin Gene Family in Primary Root Zones in Maize Inbred Lines
Differential Expression of the Alfin Gene Family in Primary Root Zones in Maize Inbred Lines
Complimentary refreshment breaks will be held in the main lobby of Violette Hall and the Cyber Cafe of Magruder Hall from 9:15 a.m.
Presiding: Dr. Vayujeet Gokhale
10:30
206 - 5 EMILY J. EBELINGDr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor Fitness Benefits: Organization of High-Copy Number Plasmids in Bacteria
Fitness Benefits: Organization of High-Copy Number Plasmids in Bacteria
Foundations of Research: Transforming Undergraduate Skills into a Career
Abigail Orscheln Police Analyst St.Louis County Police Department
Complimentary refreshment breaks will be held in the main lobby of Violette Hall, the Cyber Cafe of Magruder hall and the Ophelia Parrish Lobby from 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Presiding: Dr. Daniela Ostrowski
2:30
405 - 1 JAKE A. FRIEBOHLE♦Dr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) use for Controlling the Populations of the Invasive California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) use for Controlling the Populations of the Invasive California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
2:45
405 - 2 WESTON M. REIDTDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Determining Genetic Interactions Between the Transcription Factor Genes T20H4.2, ZK686.5, and F40G9.14 and their Biological Role within C. elegans using RNAi
Determining Genetic Interactions Between the Transcription Factor Genes T20H4.2, ZK686.5, and F40G9.14 and their Biological Role within C. elegans using RNAi
3:15
405 - 4 ALEXIS C. HOUSER*, JAMIE A. JONES, and KYLE O'CONNORDr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentor Studying Nerve Regeneration Using an in vivo and in vitro Approach
Studying Nerve Regeneration Using an in vivo and in vitro Approach
P-3 - 1
TERRA J. WILLARD* and ISAAC JULIUSDr. Diane Janick-Buckner and Dr. Brent Buckner, Faculty Mentors Evolutionary History and Expression of the LONESOME HIGHWAY Transcription Factor Gene Family in Maize
Evolutionary History and Expression of the LONESOME HIGHWAY Transcription Factor Gene Family in Maize
P-3 - 2
MADISON L. PUGH* and WHITNEY J. OBERMANDr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor Niche Partitioning in a Chihuahuan Desert Lizard Community in New Mexico
Niche Partitioning in a Chihuahuan Desert Lizard Community in New Mexico
P-3 - 3
MEGAN N. NEVEAUDr. Brent Buckner and Dr. Diane Janick-Buckner, Faculty Mentors The Evolutionary History and Transcriptomic Analysis of The Phytoene Synthase Gene Family and Related Paralogs In Maize.
The Evolutionary History and Transcriptomic Analysis of The Phytoene Synthase Gene Family and Related Paralogs In Maize.
P-3 - 4
SONAM A. WANGYAL*, MEGAN D. RINGLING, and YU-SHIUAN HSUDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor The investigation on the functions of DHP-1, DHP-2, and TBCE proteins, in developing epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans embryos
The investigation on the functions of DHP-1, DHP-2, and TBCE proteins, in developing epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans embryos
P-3 - 5
KELLY A. LOVERA* and TANNER D. BANDYDr. Chad Montgomery, Faculty Mentor Variation in Body Size of Collared Lizards (Crotaphytus collaris)
Variation in Body Size of Collared Lizards (Crotaphytus collaris)
P-3 - 6
MICAELA E. SAATHOFFDr. Brett M. Mitchell (Texas A&M University College of Medicine) and Ms. Anne Bergey, Faculty Mentors Renal Lymphatic Alterations In Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension
Renal Lymphatic Alterations In Angiotensin II-Induced Hypertension
P-3 - 7
ANGELA K. JENNINGSDr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentor Examining the Role of cls-2 in the Developing Epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans
Examining the Role of cls-2 in the Developing Epidermis of Caenorhabditis elegans
P-3 - 8
JAMES K. HARMON*, STUART E. WILLETT, KELLY A. LOVERA, and JOSE A. VITERIDr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor Cyclophillin 1 and its effect on larval crawling in Drosophila melanogaster
Cyclophillin 1 and its effect on larval crawling in Drosophila melanogaster
P-3 - 9
KATHERINE ANDREWS* and KIMBERLYN EVERSMANDr. Stephanie Fore and Dr. Hyun-Joo Kim, Faculty Mentors Comparison of Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis Seasonality & Incidence in Two Missouri Ecoregions
Comparison of Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis Seasonality & Incidence in Two Missouri Ecoregions
P-3 - 10
ERIN I. HAYES* and LYDIA R. WALTHERDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Influence of yozG expression on growth of Bacillus subtilis
Influence of yozG expression on growth of Bacillus subtilis
P-3 - 11
SARAH E. EVANS* and SARAH M. CONNOLLYDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Function and Characterization of the yisR Gene in Bacillus subtilis
Function and Characterization of the yisR Gene in Bacillus subtilis
P-3 - 12
CHUMA M. HUMPHREY Dr. Tim D. Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Timothy D. Walston, Faculty Mentors Morphometric Analysis of Neuronal Structures through Ventricle Injections of Streptozotocin in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
P-3 - 13
MAHIMA THAPA* and JOHN W. HOOKERDr. Tim Ostrowski (ATSU) and Dr. Daniela Ostrowski, Faculty Mentors Hypoxia-Induced Activation of Respiratory Nuclei in the Ventral Brainstem of the Streptozotocin-Induced Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
P-3 - 14
RACHAEL NEWTON* and JENNIFER AMSTUTZDr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentor Pesticide Application, Biofilm Formation, and Motility of Soil Bacteria Bacillus subtilis
Pesticide Application, Biofilm Formation, and Motility of Soil Bacteria Bacillus subtilis
P-3 - 15
ALYSSA K. JOHNSONDr. Laura Fielden, Faculty Mentor Increasing Diversity in Student Insect Collections
Increasing Diversity in Student Insect Collections
P-4 - 1
ALEXANDRA M. MARKO*, ADDISON M. LEABO, and BRIGITTA M. RETHDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Expression and Purification of Gamma Crystallins
Expression and Purification of Gamma Crystallins
P-4 - 2
COURTNEY R. BINGHAM* and KERSTIN E. PETERSONDr. Cassidy Dobson, Faculty Mentor Expression and Purification of Disulfide Bond Forming Enzyme
Expression and Purification of Disulfide Bond Forming Enzyme
P-7 - 9
ANTHONY ROGERS*, NALA TURNER, BAILEY R. HOLM, EMILY E. KINKADE, SAMANTHA E. CARROLL, and CLAIRE E. MILLERDr. Jeffrey Vittengl, Faculty Mentor Effect of Education About Depression on Mood
Effect of Education About Depression on Mood
P-7 - 10
NICHOLAS W. GRAVETT*, HANNAH N. URBAN, JACKIE O. PECORARO , ANDREW C. SMITH, and HILLARY T. HEDGECOCKDr. Fred Shaffer, Faculty Mentor The Case for a Limits of Agreement (LoA) Criterion for Ultra-Short-Term (UST) HRV Measurements
The Case for a Limits of Agreement (LoA) Criterion for Ultra-Short-Term (UST) HRV Measurements
A conference-wide reception will be held in the Georgian Room of the Student Union Building from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.The entire campus community is invited to attend to help honor and celebrate the scholarly and creative achievements of all students presenters and faculty mentors.
