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BIOLOGY

Development of Drugs that Target the Hypoxic Tumor Cell, a Population of Cells Responsible for Many Therapeutic Failures
Morufat Adeyi
University of Toledo, Department of Biology
Mentor: Dr. Miles Hacker

Thiophene - Based Coordination Polymers [Abstract]
Abdullahi Ali
University of Akron, Department of Biology
Mentor: Dr. Ziegler Christopher

Agronomic Optimization of Phtyoremediation of PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
Charity Burt
Central State University (University of Cincinnati), Department of Biology
Mentor: Dr. Jodi Shann

Processing and Presentation of Antigenic Determinants That Induce CD8+ Cells
Diamond Harris
University of Toledo, Department of Biology
Mentor: Dr. Anthony Quinn

Social Behavior Development of Young Rats whose Mothers Consumed Small Amounts of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)
Asia Johnson
Bowling Green State University, Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Lee Meserve

The Localization of Estrogen Receptor Beta Messenger (ERb) RNA in The Adult Female Zebra Finch [Abstract]
Siera Kirkland
Kent State University, Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Sean Veney

Calorimetric Methods for Determining Specified Chemical Elements
Donica McLemore
Wilberforce University, Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Hammad Agboola

Do Biodiversity Hotspots Conserve Extra Evolutionary History [Abstract]
Robert Pulliam
Ohio State University, Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor(s): Dr. Tom Waite, Sarah Corey, Miles Spathelf

Cadherin-4 Function in the Cranial Ganglia and Lateral Line System of Developing Zebrafish [Abstract]
Jason Rostedt
University of Akron, Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Qin Liu

Agronomic Optimization for Phytoremediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
ChaLance Williams
Central State University (University of Cincinnati), Department of Biology
Mentor: Dr. Jodi Shann

BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Differentiation of Stem Cells on Nano-Fiber
Antonio Woods
Jackson State University, (Ohio State University), Department of Biochemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. S.T Yang

BIOCHEMISTRY

Novel Fluorophores as Viscosity Dependent Probes of Biological Molecules [Abstract]
Shamere Ashley
Kent State University, Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Dr. Arne Gericke

Peptide Vaccine Against the HER-2/neu Dimerization Loop [Abstract]
Audra Jones
Ohio State University, Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Dr. Pravin Kaumaya

Role of the Rb/E2F2 Pathway in Intestine Development [Abstract]
MiLinda Nimmo
Ohio State University, Department of Biology and Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Gustave Leone

Mapping the Protein to Protein Interaction between SMRT and Plk1 [Abstract]
Sanithia Williams
Ohio University, (Case Western Reserve University), Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Dr. Hung Ying Kao

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

A Finite Element Analysis on Bone Plates and Screws Used in Fracture Fixation [Abstract]
Kwaku Anim
University of Akron, Biomedical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Xiaosheng Gao

Controlled Drug Release from Polymer-Clay Nanocomposite Adhesives for Transdermal Drug Delivery [Abstract]
Anil Birdi
Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Syed Qutubuddin

BIOPSYCHOLOGY

Weight Management Among Pregnant African-Americans [Abstract]
Brook Tedesse
University of Cincinnati, Department of Biopsychology
Mentor: Dr. Debra Krummel

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Electrochemical Hydrogenation of Soybean and Vegetable Oil [Abstract]
Rachel Buchenroth
Miami University, Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Shashi Lalvani

Construction of Complex Tissue
Caesar Buie
Ohio State University, Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. James Lee

Summertime Reactivity of Atmospheric Organic Species in Athens, Ohio [Abstract]
Charlotta Fields
Ohio University, Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Valerie Young

Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology
Osama Hassen
Ohio State University, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Vikas Khanna

Silicone/Silica Compounds and Properites
Ephraim Sheerin
University of Cincinnati, Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Steven J. Clarson

CHEMISTRY

Low Temperature Routes to Negative Thermal Expansion Materials in the ZrW208 Family [Abstract]
DeMarco Camper
University of Toledo. Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Cora Lind

Synthesis and Characterization of the Vitamin B12 Derivatives Thiolatocobalamins [Abstract]
Roberto Chavez
Kent State University, Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Nicola Brasch

Synthesis and Characterization of Ferrocenyl Polymers Using Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization
Brittny Humphrey
Youngstown State University, Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Sherri Lovelace-Cameron

Creating Three Dimensional Models of RNA Molecules Using Rapid Prototyping Technology [Abstract]
Lakechia McCreary
Bowling Green State University, Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Neocles Leontis

Nanobiotechnology and DNA Deformation [Abstract]
Ericka McKinney
Spelman College, (Ohio State University), Department of Chemistry
Mentor(s): Dr. James Lee and Shengnian Wang

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Non-Linear Multi-Objective Applied Mathematical Optimization Research [Abstract]
Celeste Chavis
Ohio State University, Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor(s): Dr. Oliver McGee III and Dr. Chih Fang

Aeromechanical Feedback Control of High-Speed Axial Compressor Stall [Abstract]
Keith Coleman
Ohio State University, Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Oliver McGee

Meander Creek Reservoir Soil Analysis
Tomas Parry
Case Western Reserve University, (Youngstown State University) Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Scott Martin

Building a Shaking Table to Test Structural Models [Abstract]
David Rucker
Case Western Reserve University, Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Dario Gasparini

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Scalability and Efficiency Analysis of a Parallel Algorithm for Simulating Steady State Heat Flow Through a Metal Sheet [Abstract]
Jamon Lewis
Central State University, Department of Computer Science
Mentor: Robert L. Marcus

Reverse Engineering UML Diagrams
Qadar Osman
Central State University (Ohio State University), Department of Computer Science
Mentor: Dr. Atanas Rounter

Calculating Matrices in MatLab
Vincent Richardson
Wilberforce University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Deok H. Nam

A Graphical Customizable Class Scheduler for College Students and Faculty [Abstract]
Darin Woods
Central State University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Mentor: Robert L. Marcus

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Other Trace Elements During CdS/CdTe Deposition [Abstract]
Sheriff Ceesay
Wilberforce University (University of Toledo), College of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Al Compaan

Music, Sound and the Human Ear
Benjamin McDonald
University of Akron, Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Malik Ebuluk

Analysis and Simulation of Wireless Communication
Charles Oligbo
University of Akron, Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Okechukwu Ugweje

Software Defined Radio in Communication Systems [Abstract]
Moussa Souare’
University of Akron, Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics
Mentor: Dr. Okechukwu Ugweje

HEALTH SCIENCES

Electromyography and Spinal Cord Injuries
Raquel Santiago
Ohio State University, School of Health Sciences
Mentor: Dr. John A. Buford

Pre-Fractionation by Liquid Isoelectric Focusing of the Penicillium marneffei secretome [Abstract]
Meisha Stredrick
Bowling Green State University, (Youngstown State University) Department of Applied Health Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Chester Cooper

INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Prediction Analysis of Tensile Strength of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Resin [Abstract]
Kevin Bolds
Wright State University, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Ruby Mawasha

Bar Coded Inventory Control [Abstract]
Khalilah Catchings-EL
Ohio University, Department of Industrial Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Constantinos Vassiliadis

MATHEMATICS

Symmetry and Cyclic Accessibility in Finite Graphs [Abstract]
Syvillia Averett
Ohio State University, Department of Mathematics
Mentor: Dr. Henry Glover

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Agri-Whegs and Greyhound Feet [Abstract]
Julio Fiallos
University of Dayton (Case Western Reserve University), Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Roger Quinn

Biologically Inspired Robotics/Series Elastic Actuators [Abstract]
Edward Hunter
Case Western Reserve University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Roger Quinn

The Absorption Engine [Abstract]
LaQuan Ford
University of Cincinnati, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. David W. Conrad and Muthar R. Al-Ubaidi

Flexible Joint Mechanism for Space Applications [Abstract]
Jose Llapa
Cleveland State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Paul P. Lin

Low Back Pain Among Heavy Equipment Operators [Abstract]
Mbuelo Makola
University of Cincinnati, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor(s): Dr. Ash M. Genaidy and Setenay Tancel

Evasion of Host Defense by the SARS Corona Virus/Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis [Abstract]
Jocelyn Norris
University of Akron, (University of Cincinnati) Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor(s): Dr. Marc Wathelet and Dr. Rajiv Soman

Thermoelectric Properties of Shark Gel and Other Polyelectrolyte Solutions [Abstract]
Nsikakabasi Obotetukudo
Case Western Reserve University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Alexis Abramson

Tissue Engineering: Biodegradable Polymers [Abstract]
Ryan Prater
University of Akron, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Josh Wong

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Instilling Chemopreventive Compounds into the Mouse Bladder via Urethral Catherterization [Abstract]
Alexander Senk
Ohio State University, Department of Medical Technology
Mentor(s): Dr. Russell Klein and Robert Rengel

MICROBIOLOGY

Cloning the Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) Structural Gene Encoding the dUTPase into the plasmid pTrchisA [Abstract]
Daniel Duval
Ohio State University, Department of Microbiology
Mentor: Dr. Marshall Williams

Synergistic Antifungal Drug Combinations against Fusarium Species [Abstract]
Krystal Lockett
Miami University, Department of Microbiology
Mentor: Dr. Marcia Lee

MOLECULAR GENETICS

Mutation of hMps1
Heather Chapman
Ohio State University, Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Harold Fisk

Genetic Analyses of Axial Specification in C. Briggsae [Abstract]
Keisha Milum
Ohio State University, (Wright State University), Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Scott Baird

PATHOLOGY

Degredation Pathway of the Jak-1 Protein in Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) Infected Cells [Abstract]
Jacquelyn Cheatham
Ohio State University, Department of Pathology
Mentor(s): Dr. Joanne Trgovcich and Dr. Bindu Raghava

PHARMACY

Texaphyrin: For the Diagnosis and Therapy of Brain Tumors
Saffiatu Sillah, Dr. Werner Tjarks and Achintya Bandyopadhyaya
Ohio State University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor: Dr. Werner Tjarks

Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Rats [Abstract]
Tamika White
Ohio State University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Dr. Cynthia Carnes and Veronique Lacombe

PHYSICS

Simulation of Atmospheric Effects on Laser Light
Debra Cox
Wright State University, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Department of Physics
Mentor: Dr. Lew Yan Voon Lok

Laser Diagnostics of Energized Atmospheric Air
Andrea Herrick
Wright State University, Department of Physics
Mentor: Dr. Lew Yan Voon Lok

Orbits Around Compact Astrophysical Objects and Black Holes [Abstract]
Amanda Heslar
University of Cincinnati, Department of Physics
Mentor: Dr. Paul Esposito

Fiber Optic Coupling of Diamond Anvil Cell Pressure Studies of Star Polymers
Barry Long
Wright State University, Physics Department
Mentor: Dr. John Ferguson

Instrumentation for Obtaining Cathodaluminescence Spectra [Abstract]
Ajani Ross
Wright State University, Department of Engineering and Physics
Mentor: Dr. Lew Yan Voon Look

WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Green Chemistry: “Shaken Not Stirred: Discovering the Principles of Mehanochemistry.” [Abstract]
Jermaine Foster
Central State University (University of Cincinnati), Water Resource Management
Mentor(s): Maxwell Shumba and Dr. James Mack

The Agronomic Optimization for Phytoremediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Wilbert (Bill) Meade
Central State University, (University of Cincinnati), Department of Water & Environmental Resource Management
Mentor: Dr. Jodi Shann

The Agronomic Optimazation For Phytoremediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Eboney Smith
Central State University (Univesrity of Cincinnati), Department of Water and Environmental Resource Management
Mentor: Dr. Jodi Shann

WELDING ENGINEERING

Hybrid Laser Welding of Polymers
Daniel Foster
Ohio State University, Department of Welding Engineering
Mentor: Dr. David Farson

ZOOLOGY

Biodegradable Polymers: Scaffold Techniques [Abstract]
Victor Parker III
Miami University, (University of Akron) Department of Zoology
Mentor: Dr. Josh Wong