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2005 Ohio Student Research Forum
August 10-11, University of Akron

FORUM AGENDA

   
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
10:30 a.m. Check in and Conference Registration
Radisson Hotel
   
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch
University of Akron Student Union
   
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

University and Community Welcome
University of Akron Student Union
George K. Haritos, Dean, College of Engineering, University of Akron
Geraldine Hayes Nelson, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Kent State University

   
1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops, University of Akron Student Union

Selecting an Applying to Graduate School - Cheryl Evans, Miami University
Obtaining Financial Support for Graduate School - Yolanda Zepada, Committee for Institutional Cooperation
What are Your Career Interest? Exploring the Possibilities, Nikol Bowen, Ohio State University
Strategic Planning: Preparing for the GRE - Gloria Hampton, Ohio State University
Study Skills and Time Management - Philomena JOhnson, Cleveland State University and Dexter Johnson, NASA-Glenn Research Center
   
2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Non-Academic Career Opportunities
Student Union Theatre
Moderator: George Haritos, University of Akron
Dexter Johnson, NASA-Glenn Research Center
Disha Patel, Eli Lilly and Company
Anthony Gillespie, Battelle Memorial Institute
margaret Williams, SBC

   
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Panel Discussions: Thriving and Surviving in Graduate School and in the Academy - Graduate Student and Faculty Perspectives
Biological and Health Sciences - Student Union
Moderator: Michele Wheatly, Wright State University
La'Tonia Stiner, Postdoctoral Researcher, Molecular Biology, Ohio State University
Lee Meserve, Professor of Biological Sciences, Bowling Green State University
Joyce Jentoft, Professor of biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University
Gary Walker, Biological Sciences, Youngstown State University

Engineering and Physical Sciences - Student Union
Moderator: Malcolm Daniels, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Dayton
Lew Yan Voon Lok, Professor Physics, Wright State University
Nahom Wondimu, Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron
Tasha Williams, Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering, University of Akron
James Mack, Professor of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati
   
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dinner - Radisson Hotel, City View North Ballroom
Welcome, Elizabeth Stroble, Provost, University of Akron
Keynote: "Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude"
Dr. Lonnie Reid,CEO, AP Solutions
   
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Informal Networking Session - Jillian's

   
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast - Radisson Hotel, City View North Ballroom
   
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Poster and Recruitment Set Up
Student Union, Ballrooms B-E
   
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Poster Session and Recruitment Fair
Student Union, Ballrooms B-E
   
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Alliance Steering Committee Meeting
   
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch - Glenn-Stokes Scholars and Student Recognition
Student Union, Ballroom A
Jean E. Girves, Director, Ohio Science and Engineering Alliance
Laquetta K. Cortner, Coordinator, College of Engineering and Technology, Ohio University
   
1:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Student Research Oral Presentations
Biological and Health Sciences - Student Union
Moderator: Cheryll Dunn, University of Cincinnati
1. Jacquelyn Cheatham, Biology, Ohio State University
2. Audra Jones, Biochemistry, Ohio State University
3. Donica McLemore, Biology, Wilberforce University
4. Wilbert Meade, Water and Environmental Resources, University of Cincinnati (Central State University)
5. MiLinda Nimmo, Biology, Ohio State University
6. Victor Parker III, Zoology, University of Akron (Miami University)
7. Robert Pulliam, Biology, Ohio State University
8. Jason Rostedt, Biology, University of Akron
9. Chalance Williams, Biology, University of Cincinnati (Central State University)


Engineering and Physical Sciences - Student Union
Moderator: Ruby Mawasha, Wright State University
1. DeMarco Camper, Chemistry, University of Toledo
2. Keith Coleman, Civil Engineering, Ohio State University
3. Julio Fiallos, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (University of Dayton)
4. Andrea Herrick, Physics, Wright State University
5. Ericka McKinney, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Ohio State University (Spelman College)
6. Vincent Richardson, Computer Engineering, Wilberforce University
7. Ephraim Sheerin, Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati
8. Sanithia Williams, Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University (Ohio University)
9. Darin Woods, Computer Science, Central State University
   
 
 
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Updated 28-Jun-2007