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2006 Ohio Student Research Forum
August 10 -11, Ohio State University

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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

Characterization of the Metabolic Regulation of a Novel Trifunctional Enzyme from the Soybean Pathogen Phytophthora sojae
Maria Brown
Bowling Green State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Paul Morris

Alpha-Element Abundances in Stars of Different Stellar Populations
Tarrah Graham
Bowling Green State University
Department of Physics
Mentor: Dr. John Laird

Formation of Artificial Metal-Peptide Assemblies [Abstract]
Brandon Young
Bowling Green State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Michael Y. Ogawa

The Effect of Ellagic Acid on Human Prostate Cancer Cell (LNCaP) Proliferation [Abstract]
Krystle Zuniga
Bowling Green State University
School of Dietetics
Mentor: Dr. Sue Houston

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

Dopamine Influences Interactions between Coupled Neuronal Circuits [Abstract]
Ike Iloka and M. Papernov
Case Western Reserve University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Prof. D. Wood and M. Varrecchia

Timing, Amount, and Location of Expression of FcRn Protein
Yidi Xu
Case Western Reserve University (Ohio State University)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. John Robinson

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Scalability and Efficiency Analysis of A Parallel Computer Simulation of the Vibrating String Problem
Maurice Thomas and Billy Jones
Central State University
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Robert Marcus

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Controlling of a Stiquito Robot [Abstract]
Jose Llapa
Cleveland State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Hanz Richter

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Investigation of pH Dependent Domain Formation of Cholesterol and Phosphoinositides [Abstract]
Shamere Ashley
Kent State University
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Dr. Arne Gericke

A High-Resolution Microwave Study and Structure Determination of 2-Hexanol [Abstract]
Roberto Chavez
Kent State University
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Dr. Michael Tubergen

Systematic Injections of ICI 182,780 May Have Estrogenic Effects on the Developing Zebra Finch Syrinx [Abstract]
Lo'Rell Martin
Kent State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Sean Veney

Synthesis and Characterization of a Series of Novel Mn, Fe, and Co Metalloenzyme Complexes [Abstract]
Justin Peeples
Kent State University
School of Dentistry
Mentor: Dr. Scott Bunge

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

Synthesis of Nano Size Particles [Abstract]
Rachel Buchenroth
Miami University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Shashi Lalvani

Does an Eliptic Curve With E(Q) ≈ Z_2 x Z_8 x Z^4 Exist?
Matthew Zimmerman
Miami University (Central State University)
Department of Mathematics
Mentor: Dr. Dennis Davenport

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Contribution to the Study of Complex I Assembly in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii [Abstract]
Omar Ahmed
Ohio State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Patrice Hamel

Clustering Middleware Applications Utilizing GATES [Abstract]
Binaebi Akah
Ohio State University
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Gagan Agrawal

Interpolating Function Values of a Mesh Using Fair Morse Functions [Abstract]
Ilsa Bolano
Ohio State University
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Yusu Wang

An Evaluation of the Relationship Between Mps1 and Other Centrosomal Proteins [Abstract]
Rawn Bosley
Ohio State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Harold Fisk

Chirality Transfer in Catalytic Dendrimers
M. Judson Burns
Ohio State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Jon Parquette

Mutation of Amino Acids in the Degradation Signal of Mps1
Heather Chapman
Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Harold Fisk

Unsteady Open Channel Flow [Abstract]
Celeste Chavis
Ohio State University
Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Oliver McGee

Human Herpesvirus 8 and Immune Dysregulation via dUTPase Enzyme [Abstract]
Daniel Duval
Ohio State University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Marshall Williams

Synthesis and Coating of Iron Nanoparticles
Joseph Elliott
Ohio State University
Department of Analytical Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Jon Clark

Aerosol Solvent Extraction System (ASES) Particle Formation Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide [Abstract]
Laura Ensign
Ohio State University
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Mentor: Dr. David Tomasko

Micro Laser Welding of Polymer Nanocomposites with Laser Diodes
Daniel Foster
Ohio State University
Department of Welding Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Avraham Benatar

Femtosecond Laser Micro/Nanomachining for Mold Fabrication [Abstract]
Michael Gram
Ohio State University
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Hae Woon Choi

Polymer Nanocomposites for Aerospace and Other Applications [Abstract]
Dante Guerra
Ohio State University (New Mexico State University)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. James Lee

The Role of E2F Transcriptional Activators in Oncogene Mediated Mammary Tumorigenesis [Abstract]
Jackie Johnson
Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Gustavo Leone and Dr. Lizhao Wu

Expression, Purification, and Characterization of the Zinc-Finger Domain of HIV Viral Infectivity Factor [Abstract]
Blake Jones, Soojin Lee, Jodie Toward, Justin Wu
Ohio State University
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Justin Wu

HSV-1 Works to Trigger and Abrogate an Interfering RNA Response in Cells [Abstract]
Suzanna Jones
Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Deborah Parris

Pseudouridylation of tRNATrp at Position 32 in Trypanosoma brucei
Talubezi Kasongo
Ohio State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Juan Alfonzo

Human Cytomegalovirus [Abstract]
Elise Kwizera
Ohio State University
Department of Medical Techonology
Mentor: Dr. Joanne Trgovcich

Nanoporous Drug Delivery Devices Based on Biodegradable Polymers [Abstract]
Carol Lee
Ohio State University
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Mentor: Dr. James Lee

Non-Equilibrium Molecular Dynamics Study of Electroosmotic Flow in Nanochannels with Non-uniform Surface Charge [Abstract]
Wei Li
Ohio State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Sherwin Singer

Performance Optimization of the High Altitude Morphing Aircraft (HAMAC) [Abstract]
Melody Mayle
Ohio State University
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Gerald Gregorek

The Effect of Weight-Supported Exercise on Recovery of Locomotor Function After Moderate Spinal Cord Contusion Injury in the Rat [Abstract]
Annemarie McCartney
Ohio State University (Miami University)
Department of Zoology
Mentor: Dr. Jacqueline Bresnahan

Electrospinning and Graphitization of Polymeric Nanofibers [Abstract]
Amanda Luckenbill
Ohio State University
Department of Analytical Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Susan Olesik

Microsturcture Of Titanium 6-4 After Friction Stir Process [Abstract]
Corey Morrison
Ohio State University
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jim Williams

Assessing the Differences in Believability and Use of Alcohol Prevention Information Sources by College Students [Abstract]
Hannah Mugambi
Ohio State University
Department of Health Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Jill Clutter

Examining Performance of GPS Receivers [Abstract]
Anikwenze Ogbue
Ohio State University
Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Charles Toth

AFM Characterization of Tau Proteins for Alzheimer’s Disease Research [Abstract]
Jennifer Payler
Ohio State University
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Gunjan Agarwal

Functional Analysis of Novel Target of Drosophila EGFR Pathway [Abstract]
Anita Pryor
Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Amanda Simcox

Joule Heating Effect in Nanochannels [Abstract]
Casey Reddy
Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. A.T. Conlisk

A Door Locking Mechanism Using A Magnetorheological Fluid Based Hinge [Abstract]
Tamika Rentas
Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Gregory Washington

Characterizing Interactions Between Ribonuclease P Subunits in Archea [Abstract]
Fransheska Rivera-Vega
Ohio State University (University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez)
Department of Industrial Biotechnology
Mentor: Dr. Mark P. Foster

Electroosmotic Flow in Convergent/Divergent Micro/Nanonozzles for Multivalent Ions [Abstract]
Rebecca Routson
Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. A.T. Conlisk

Regulation of Cell Death by Phosphorylation of Caspase-3 [Abstract]
Isalis Sanchez-Pena
Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Andrea Doseff

Defining a novel vaccine strategy for Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant
lymphoproliferative disorder [Abstract]
Ahmad Saqr
Ohio State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Michael Caligiuri

Affects of Electrospinning on a Polymeric Tissue Scaffold’s Mechanical Properties
Akia Scruggs
Ohio State University (Norfolk State University)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Daniel Heath

The Role of FG Repeat Peptides in the Nuclear Pore Complex [Abstract]
Dezerie Smith
Ohio State University
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Dr. Jenn Ottesen

Adipogenesis on Three-Dimensional Natural and Synthetic Scaffolds [Abstract]
Mallory L. Strickland
Ohio State University (Westminster College of New Wilmington, PA)
Department of OB/GYN, Office of Perinatal Research
Mentor: Dr. Douglas A. Kniss

Nanofluidic Diagnostics for Ischemia-Modified Albumin [Abstract]
Gianna Strohm
Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Derrick Hansford

Ethical and Societal Issues Related to Nanotechnology
Benjamin Syzek
Ohio State University
Department of Philosophy
Mentor: Dr. Barbara Wyslouzil

Mechanical Properties of Electrospun Nanofiber [Abstract]
Theron van Putten
Ohio State University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Sarah Drilling

Immungencity of MVF 597 and 266 NC
Gilford Vincent
Ohio State University (University of Dayton)
School of Medicine
Mentor: Dr. Pravin I. Kaumaya

Cell-Based Biochip Assembly Using N₂ [Abstract]
Leonithas Volakis
Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Yong Yang and Dr. Yubing Xie

Separation of Magnetic Nanoscale Particles [Abstract]
Andrew Williams
Ohio State University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Burr Zimmerman

Aspergillus nidulans
Ashlee Young
Ohio State University
School of Nutrition
Mentor: Dr. Steve Osmani

Nanofibers in OLEDs
Eric Zamora
Ohio State University
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Nan-Rong Chiou

A Magnetorheological Fluid based Orthopaedic Active Knee Brace [Abstract]
Jamaal Zite
Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor(s): Drs. Vijay A. Neelakantan, Gregory Washington and Farzad Ahmadkhanlou

OHIO UNIVERSITY

Research on C. elegans: amx-3 Mutant Genetics and Behavior [Abstract]
Tami Coursey
Ohio University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Janet Duerr

Asterios Kalliotis Elevator Company [Abstract]
Kieniele King
Ohio University
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Constantinos Vassiliadis

Asterios Kalliotis lift company cost Analysis, Facility Layout and Recommendations [Abstract]
Seana McNeal
Ohio University
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Constantinos Vassiliadis

An Investigation into the Safety Aspects of the Manufacturing of Carbon-Based Nano Particles [Abstract]
Shannon McNeal
Ohio University
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Gary Weckman

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

Wave Theory
Leah Baughn
University of Akron
Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Daren Zywicki

Smart Weather Balloon [Abstract]
Jose Blanco
University of Akron
Department of Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jiang Zhe

Comparing Costs of Intermittent vs. Continuous Locomotion in the Lizard Sceloporus undulatus [Abstract]
Amanda Crow
University of Akron
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Peter H. Niewiarowski

Smart Baloon Project
Shiraz Khan
University of Akron
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jiang Zhe

Smart Balloon Project [Abstract]
Kassandra Oglesby
University of Akron
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jiang (John) Zhe

Smart Balloon Project - Communications
Charles Oligbo
University of Akron
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jiang (John) Zhe

Rolling Resistance [Abstract]
Ryan Prater
University of Akron
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Josh Wong

Cadherin4 (R-cadherin) Role in Zebrafish Posterior Lateral Line System Development [Abstract]
Jason Rostedt
University of Akron
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Qin Liu

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Autonomous Systems for Simulating Satelite Capture [Abstract]
Robert Charvat
University of Cincinnati
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Albert Bosse

Biocatalytic and Biomimetic Catalysis of Siloxane Bonds [Abstract]
Sarah Dawson
University of Cincinnati
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Stephen Clarson

The Effect of Ball Materials on Organic Reactions via Ball Milling [Abstract]
Jermaine Foster
University of Cincinnati (Central State University)
Department of Water Resource Management Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Maxwell Shumba

Autonomous Systems Lab
Christopher McGlown
University of Cincinnati
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Awatef Hamed

Electron Transport in Semiconductor Nanodevices [Abstract]
Patrick Muamba
University of Cincinnati (Ohio State University)
Department of Engineering Physics
Mentor: Dr. Philippe Debray

Digital Systems [Abstract]
Christopher Waklatsi
University of Cincinnati
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Harold Carter

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

The Role of p53 Tumor Suppressor in Mouse Stem Cell DNA Damage Response [Abstract]
Keisha Milum
University of Dayton (Ohio State University)
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. YiLing Hong

Testes Beta Tubulin Evolution in Anopheles Mosquitoes [Abstract]
Ashley Washington
University of Dayton
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Mark Nielsen

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

Increasing Androgen Receptor Transcription Activity Leads to Increased Androgen Independent Cell Growth in Prostate Cancer [Abstract]
Aaronica Bivins
University of Toledo
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Lirim Shemshedini

BARD-1 is a Novel Androgen Repressed Gene in Prostate Cancer [Abstract]
Ahmed Giwa
University of Toledo
Department of Water Resource Management Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Lirim Shemshedini

Immune Response in Mice Presenting Lymphoma [Abstract]
Kimberly Morton
University of Toledo
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Joana Chakraborty

WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY

North Anna Power Plant Radiation Monitor
Shavon Juanita Pauline Edmonds
Wilberforce University
Department of Electrical & Nuclear Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Edward Asikele

HF Radio Data Communications & STANAG 5066
Vincent Richardson
Wilberforce University
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Deok H. Nam

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

Synthesis of Marine Natural Products [Abstract]
Charles Clay
Wright State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Daniel Ketcha

Titanium Electrodes for Bacteria Fuel Cells [Abstract]
Leroy Long III
Wright State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Daniel Young

Modeling of a Hybrid Turbine Engine Using Alternative Energy Device
Eric Musengimana
Wright State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. P. Ruby Mawasha

Parametric Studies and Performance of a Fuel Cell [Abstract]
Dau Phu
Wright State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. P. Ruby Mawasha

Software Defined Radio
Richard Reid III
Wright State University
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Zhiqiang Wu

Acoustic Signature Classification for Vehicle Fingerprinting
Joshua Thomas
Wright State University
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Brian Rigling

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY

Search for Variation in the Internal Transcribed Spacer Region in Ulmus americanus and Ulmus rubra [Abstract]
Brandon Grant, Mathew Gacura, Vincent Ragozine, Carl G. Johnston2
Youngstown State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Carl Johnston

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

Preparation and Characterization of 2-Ferrocenyl Ethyl Thiol [Abstract]
Lisa Jones
Youngstown State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Dr. Sherri Lovelace-Cameron

Materials Engineering [Abstract]
Alberto Miranda
Youngstown State University
Department of Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Cynthia S. Hirtzel

*Glenn-Stokes Scholars may elect to perform their research at an institution other than where they are currently enrolled. In these cases, the research institution is enclosed in parentheses.