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2007 Ohio Student Research Forum
August 9 -10, Wright State University

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Human-Powered Helicopter [Abstract]
Melody N. Mayle, The Ohio State University
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Mentor:  Professor J. McNamara

Enzyme Routes to Biodegradable Materials [Abstract]
Dustin Muller, University of Cincinnati
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Stephen Clarson

BIOCHEMISTRY

Probing Vif’s Interactions with Elongins B and C
Javad Azadi, Ohio State University
Department of Biochemistry
Mentors:  Dr. Amber Hogue, Justin Wu

Using Synthetic Peptides to Study the Binding Properties of Nucleoporins [Abstract]
Jaime Castillo, Ohio State University (Tulane University)
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor:  Dr. Jennifer Ottesen

Forced Translocation of a Low Processivity DNA Polymerase by a DNA Helicase [Abstract]
Annette Figueroa-Bernier, The Ohio State University (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez)  Sean A. Newmister, John Pryor, Zucai Suo
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Dr. Zucai Suo

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Identification of Potential Targets of Rho5 Involved in Oxidant-Induced Cell Death [Abstract]
Gifty Adutwum, Ohio State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Hay-Oak Park

WT1 Transfections in Prostate Cancer Cells [Abstract]
Kimberly Bean, Kent State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. Gail Fraizer

Bacterial Responses to Human Mediated Disturbances in the Mahoning River [Abstract]
Eduardo Campana, Kent State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. Laura G. Leff

Effect of Novel Cell Death Inhibitors on Apoptosis [Abstract]
Chanel Hagler, Wright State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. Thomas L. Brown

The Expression of Aquaporins During Dehydration in Cope’s Gray Tree Frog [Abstract]
Mendu Khanyile, Wright State University
James Frisbie, Robyert Wysong, David Goldstein
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. David L. Goldstein

Effect of Protein Phosphate Inhibitors on Bovine and Murine Sperm Motility
Jennifer Macklin, Kent State University
Pawan Puri, Vijayaraghavan S.
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. S. Vijayaraghavan

The Responsibility Nitrogen has on the Development of Bacterial Blooms in the Western Basin of Lake Erie [Abstract]
Jessica Macklin, Kent State University
J. Baeseman, J. Ortiz
Department of  Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. J. Baeseman

Potential Role for Oxidative Damage in the Modification of Proteins Important in Energy Production in MS Cortex [Abstract]
Shequella Martin, Kent State University (University of Toledo)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. Ernest Freeman

Nanoengineered MicroRNA Gene Delivery to Leukemia Cells: B Cell Lymphoma 2 Down-Regulation [Abstract]
Marc Nappier, Ohio State University (University of Dayton)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. Yubing Xie

Identification of Mutants Required for Meiosis [Abstract]
Jude Odafe, University of Dayton
Department of  Biological Sciences
Mentor(s):  Dr. Valentin Boerner, Cleveland State University

Solid Phase Synthesis of Nucleoside Analogues:  Synthesis of a Linker [Abstract]
Alexander Oguamanam, University of Toledo
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor(s):  Dr. James Sama, Dr. Miles Hacker

Synthesis and Evaluation of Nanoprobes for Cellular Signaling Pathways [Abstract]
Darwan Pursoo, University of Dayton
Department of Biological Sciences, School of Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Elmo Blubaugh

Neurochemical Dysregulations in an Animal Model of Schizophrenia
Fatima Rivera, Ohio State University (University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras)
K.S. Alexander2, J.M. Brooks2, and J.P. Bruno2
Department of Biological Sciences
1. Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras
2. Depts. Of Psychology and Neuroscience, The Ohio State University

The Senescence Accelerated Mouse (SAMP8) as a Model to Determine Early Pathological Changes in AD [Abstract]
Jennifer Sanchez, Ohio University (Case Western Reserve University)
Andrew Lau², Stephanie Tarkowsky B.S.³S, Ann Ziats⁴, Merce Pallas-Liberia PhD⁵, Toni Camins PhD⁵, Mark A. Smith PhD⁶, Gemma Casadesus PhD⁷
1Ohio University.  College of Arts and Sciences.
2Case Western Reserve University. School of Arts and Sciences.
3 Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
4 Ohio State University, School of Arts and Sciences
5Universitat de Barcelona, Facultat de Farmacia, Department de Farmacologia I Farmacognocia
6Case Western Reserve University. School of Medicine. Department of Pathology
7Case Western Reserve University. School of Medicine. Department of Neurosciences
Mentor:  Gemma Casadesus PhD⁷

Architectural and Morphological Analysis of Mammalian Renal Arteries Using High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HRSEM) [Abstract]
Zenar A. Tekeste, University of Dayton (Case Western Reserve University)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Dr. Carissa Krane

Humoral Immune Response to Peptide Vaccine in Patients Undergoing Phase I Clincial Trial [Abstract]
Gilford Stephen Vincent, Ohio State University (University of Dayton)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Pravin Kaumaya

Diet Composition and Long-Term Weight-Loss:  A Review of the Literature and an Original Study [Abstract]
Shambrekia’ N. Wise, Ohio State University (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor(s):  Steven K. Clinton MD, Ph. D. & Elizabeth Grainger, RD, Ph. D.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Quantifying the Facial Features of Burn Patients Using 3-D Software [Abstract]
Jessica Allen, Wright State University
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Jennifer Whitestone

Measurement of Cell Forces Using a Polymer Cantilever Sensor [Abstract]
Landon McCarroll, Ohio State University (Bowling Green State University)
Nicholas Ferrell, Derek Hansford
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Dr.  Derek Hansford

Cloning and Expression of a Protein
William W. Morton, University of Cincinnati
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Carlo Montemango

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The Use of Surfactants in Cosmetics [Abstract]
Noelle Chappelle, The University of Akron
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. H. Michael Cheung

Rheology of Polymer Nanocomposites [Abstract]
Desauna Tabor, University of Cincinnati
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jude Iroh

CHEMISTRY

Synthesis of 4-Substituted 1,2,3-Triazole-Oxazolidinones via a Three Component Reaction [Abstract]
Matthew N. Dawson, University of Toledo
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Dr. Steven J. Sucheck

Characterization of the Interaction of PTEN's N-terminus of PI(4,5)P2 [Abstract]
Alexandra Hill, Kent State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor(s):  Roberta Redfern and Arne Gericke

Efficient Enzymatic Synthesis of 3,5-Diflourotyrosine [Abstract]
Miguel A. Lopez, Jr., The Ohio State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor(s):  Dr. Jinge Grace Zhu, Dr. Dehua Pei

Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Series of Hetero-Ligated Lanthanide Compounds for the Ring Opening Polymerization of Epsilon- Caprolactone [Abstract]
Jesus A. Ocana, Kent State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Dr. Scott Bunge

Holding a Single Molecule in Solution Using Magnetic Tweezers [Abstract]
Diondre L. Venable and Xue Fei Wang, Bowling Green State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Dr. H. Peter Lu

Synthesis of Potential Carbohydrate-Based Drugs Against Staphylococcus [Abstract]
Bradley Williams, Youngstown State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. Peter Norris

Analyzing and Classifying RNA-Protein Interactions [Abstract]
Brandon Young, Bowling Green State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Dr. Neocles Leontis

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Development Length [Abstract]
Andrew Richlen, University of Akron
Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Craig C. Menzemer

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Heat Topology Analysis of a Scalable Parallel Algorithm for Simulating the Control of Steady State Heat Flow Through a Metal Sheet [Abstract]
Linda King, Central State University
Department of Computer Science
Mentor:  Robert L. Marcus

Improving Security in Campus Wireless Networks [Abstract]
Andrew Lee, Professor Dong Xuan and Zhimin Yang, The Ohio State University (Oakwood College)
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Mentor: Professor Dong Xuan

HF Radio Data Communications & Resonator/Varactor Tuning
Vincent A. Richardson, Wilberforce University
Department of Computer Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Edward Asikele

RFID Assisted Indoor Detection for Emergency Response (R.A.I.D.E.R) [Abstract]
Joshua Thomas, Wright State University
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Mentor: Dr. Ronald Riechers

DENTISTRY

Bioadhesive Black Raspberry Gel to Treat Pre-malignant Oral Lesions [Abstract]
Ashley Jones, The Ohio State University; Dr. Carlos Ugalde,Dr.Guillermo Chacon, Dr. Gary Stoner, Dr. Peter Larsen, Dr. Russel Mumper, Dr. Susan Mallery
College of Dentistry
Mentor: Dr. Susan Mallery

EARTH SCIENCE

Chlorophyll Concentration from Bleached and Healthy Hawaiian Corals [Abstract]
Frances N. Lugo, The Ohio State University (Universidad del Este)
Department of Earth Science
Mentor:  Dr. Andrea Grottoli

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

A Schering Bridge Circuit for a Varactor Based Sensor Application [Abstract]
Erica Jones, University of Dayton; Andrij Fitzsimmons, Benjamin Fortener
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Guru Subramanyam

Intelligent Balloon Sensor Calibration and Data Acquisition [Abstract]
Antonio Samuel, University of Akron
Tom Vo
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mentor:  Dr.  Julie Zhao

Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Waveform Analysis
Cole Sinkford, University of Cincinnati
College of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Arthur Helmicki

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Electrowetting Devices for Display Applications [Abstract]
Isaac Carrington Bates, University of Cincinnati
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Jason Heikenfeld

Advanced Fuel Matrix Design for Next Generation Reactors [Abstract]
Shavon J.P. Edmonds, Wilberforce University
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. John Abrefah

ENGINEERING

Design and Implementation of Mechanical Components for Smart Balloon [Abstract]
Jose Blanco, University of Akron
College of Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jiang Zhe

The Unknown Facts of Shape Memory Polymer with Regards to Thermal Conductivity [Abstract]
Joe Bozeman III, Wright State University
Marlon Twyman II, Dr. Ruby Mawasha, and Kumar Yelamarthi
College of Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Ruby Mawasha

Pyroelectric Thermoelectric Device Based on PZT/ Buckypaper Composite [Abstract]
Julian Frias, University of Dayton
School of Engineering
Mentor(s):  Dr. Kevin Hallinan, Dr. Khalid Lafdi, Dr. Partha Banerjee, Dr. Guru Subramanyam

Bone Fixation Plates [Abstract]
LaTorie D. Martin, University of Dayton
School of Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Doug Hansen

A Parametric Study on the Material Properties of a Shape Memory Polymer [Abstract]
Marlon Twyman, Wright State University
Joe Bozeman, Kumar Yelamarthi, Dr. Ruby Mawasha
School of Engineering
Mentor(s):Kumar Yelamarthi, Joe Bozeman

EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY AND ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY

Survey for the Presence of Acanthamoeba spp. in Tap Water from Puerto Rico [Abstract]
Daviana Lopes-Torres, Ohio State University (Universidad del Este, Puerto Rico)
Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Mentor:  Dr. Paul Fuerst

HUMAN CANCER GENETICS

Conditional Deletion of the E2F3 in Breast Epithelial and its Role in Tumor Development [Abstract]
Alicia Carr, The Ohio State University (Prairie View A&M University)
Department of Human Cancer Genetics
Mentor:  Dr. Gustavo Leone

An Extra Copy of the E2F1 Allele Causes Hepatocellular Carcinoma [Abstract]
Enrique Feria-Arias, Ohio State University
Shih Yin Tsai, Gustavo Leone
Department of Human Cancer Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Gustavo Leone

INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Injection Molding of Microfluidic Devices: Microarray Printing Tip [Abstract]
Luis Carbajal, The Ohio State University
Department of  Industrial, Welding & System Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Allen Yi

MATERIALS ENGINEERING

High Rate Testing: What is all the "Noise" about? [Abstract]
Kevin L. Richardson, University of Dayton
Department of Materials Engineering, Structural Test Lab
Mentor:  Trey Coleman

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Photoelectronic Hydrogen Production Catalyzed by Hydrogenase [Abstract]
David Alers, University of Cincinnati, Cleveland State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. Mekki Bayachou

Integration of Bi-Camera Imaging System on Smart Balloon [Abstract]
Osama Elbuluk, The University of Akron
Tom Vo, Hamza Abubakari, Rebekah Konet, Wai Moe, Jose Blanco
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor(s): Dr. Jiang Zhe, Dr. Julie Zhao, Dr. Paul Lam

Understanding the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Electrospun Nanofibers [Abstract]
Brian Greer, University of Akron (Bowling Green State University)
Avinash Baji
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  S.-C. Josh Wong

Passivity Based Control of a 3-D Bipedal Robot [Abstract]
Kenton Williams, Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Dr. James Schmiedeler

MICROBIOLOGY

Characterization of Pol III Transcription Factors in Leishmania [Abstract]
Kimberly Jennings, Ohio State University
Department of Microbiology
Juan D. Alfonzo, PhD2, Joseph Pitula, PhD1
University of Maryland Eastern Shore1, The Ohio State University2
Mentor:  Dr. Juan D. Alfonzo

MOLECULAR GENETICS

MicroRNA Regulation in Drosophila [Abstract]
Daniel Acosta, Ohio State University (New Mexico State University)
Amanda Simcox, Lien Lai, Venkat Gopalan
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Dr. Amanda Simcox

Regulation of Caspase-3 by Apoptosis [Abstract]
Mitila Arasu, Ohio State University (University of Dayton)
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Dr. Andrea I. Doseff

Regulation of Apoptosis by Caspase-3 [Abstract]
Laura Beasley, The Ohio State University (Winston-Salem State University)
Yadira Malavez, Mitila Arusu, and Andrea I. Doseff
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Dr. Andrea I. Doseff

Indentification of Functional Determinants Within the Degradation Signal of the Mps1 Protein Kinase [Abstract]
Kate M. Ehrensberger, Ohio State University (Clarion University of PA)
Heather M. Chapman, and Harold A. Fisk
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Dr. Harold A. Fisk

The E2F Activators are Implicated in a Cell Survival Requirement During Development [Abstract]
Antoney Ferrey, Ohio State University; Pamela Wenzel
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Gustavo Leone

Generation of a Host Strain for Improved Gene Targeting in the Model Genetic System Aspergillus nidulans Containing a Reversible Disruption of Ku80 [Abstract]
Bethany Jenkins, Ohio State University (Gordon College)
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor(s):  Colin De Souza, and Stephen Osmani

Protein Targeting to The Inner Nuclear Membrane: Possible Roles of The Spindle Pole Body Components, The ER Protein Ice2 and The NatC Acetyltransferase [Abstract]
Gina King, Ohio State University (Clarion University of PA)
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor: Dr. Anita Hopper

Assessing the Functional Impact of Notch 1 Mutations Implicated in Congenital Heart Defects [Abstract]
Sharon Machin-Rivera, Ohio State University (University of Puerto Rico at Humacao)
   Maurisa Riley
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Susan E. Cole

Use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Two Hybrid Assay to Select Gal80 Variants Defective in Self-Association [Abstract]
Giselle Torres, Ohio State University
Department of  Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Dr. James E. Hopper

Incorporation of the Crosslinking Amino Acid Benzophenone into Cysteine-Free T4 Lysozyme
Josh Veith, Ohio State University (Mercyhurst college)
Department of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
Mentor:  Dr.  Thomas Magliery

PATHOLOGY

CD200 on Tumor Cells Inhibits Tumorigenesis and Mediates Rejection by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes [Abstract]
Naima Ibrahim and Xue-feng Bai, The Ohio State University
Department of Pathology
Mentor:  Dr. Xue-feng Bai

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

Hydrogen-deuterium Exchange of Immunogenic Peptides [Abstract]
Ermias Gebremichael, University of Toledo
Department of Pharmaceutical Science
Mentor(s):  Dr. Hermann von Grafenstein and Mr. Sachin Patil

PHARMACOLOGY

Expression of the Breast Cancer Oncogene LIM-Only Protein 4 Varies Throughout the Cell Cycle [Abstract]
David P. Kallile, Case Western Reserve University (The Ohio State University)
Department of Pharmacology
Mentor(s):  Marjorie E. Montañez-Wiscovich, Ruth A. Keri, PhD

PHYSICS

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

PHYSIOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY

Transgenic EAAT2 Mice Show a lower CRD Response Than Wild-Type Mice
Hussan Mohammed, Ohio State University
Department of Physiology and Cell Biology
Mentor:  Dr. Robert Stevens

RADIOLOGY

The Effect of DNA Damaging Agents on DNA Repair Pathway [Abstract]
Javier Baez, The Ohio State University
Department of Radiology
Mentor(s): Dr. Altaf A. Wani, Dr. Alo Ray, Dr. Qin Song

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