DEADLINE EXTENDED - Annual Research Symposium Register by April 2nd, 11AM!
We have extended the deadline for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium to April 2nd, 11AM! Featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars.
Registration form here!

Colorful event flyer for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, hosted by GSA and GEARS. Large teal block text reads "Annual Research Symposium 2026" on a white background with yellow and pink decorative shapes. A pink starburst graphic highlights a $2,500 prize pool. Body text invites all undergraduate and graduate students to present research posters, with bullet points noting cross-college visibility, prizes, free buffet lunch, and limited free poster printing. Event details: April 7, 2026, 10am–12pm, UC Ballroom. Includes a QR code linking to more details and the sign-up form.

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom

Who You Are:

What to Expect:

Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.

Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:

https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA

Follow our Instagram @gears_umbc for other updates on events and things! 

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Illustration of four people standing side by side with their arms around each other’s shoulders, facing away from the viewer. They are wearing colorful clothing and appear supportive and united. Above them, bold text reads “March Awareness Days,” and below that, a banner says “Together in awareness, care, and respect.” The background features abstract orange and brown shapes with yellow accent lines.Every month, we raise awareness of disabilities, chronic illnesses, rare conditions, and health-related challenges that affect individuals. March is also Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and impact of women throughout history—including women with disabilities who have shaped advocacy, policy, education, and culture.

Women with disabilities have always been part of history, though their stories are often overlooked. From activists and leaders to artists and innovators, their contributions continue to push society toward greater accessibility, inclusion, and equity. This month, we not only recognize their impact but also recommit to amplifying their voices and advancing opportunities for future generations.

We are also highlighting Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Brain Injury Awareness Month, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week and Month. Each of these observances reminds us that awareness leads to understanding, understanding leads to action, and action can create meaningful change. Together, we can support research, promote accessibility, reduce stigma, and build a more inclusive and informed community for all.

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Source: Cerebral Palsy Guide

March is dedicated to raising awareness about cerebral palsy (CP), promoting inclusion, and advocating for better research, treatment, and support. Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting movement, muscle control, and coordination. More than 1 million people in the United States are living with CP, and approximately 10,000 babies are diagnosed each year.

Cerebral palsy impacts each individual differently, but for many, everyday tasks such as commuting, working, or socializing can require significant energy and effort. Increased awareness helps improve access to healthcare, education, employment opportunities, and accessibility.

March 25 is recognized as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, a time to highlight lived experiences and advocate for inclusion. Many people show support by wearing green, the official color symbolizing hope and progress, and by sharing information using #GoGreen4CP.

Why awareness matters:
• Promotes better healthcare and early intervention
• Encourages inclusive education and workplaces
• Supports research and policy improvements
• Reduces stigma and increases understanding

You can get involved by:
• Wearing green and sharing awareness online
• Promoting accessibility in schools and workplaces
• Advocating for research funding and disability rights

This month reminds us that continued advocacy and awareness are essential to ensuring individuals with CP have access to the resources and opportunities they deserve.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Source: Brain Injury Association of America

Every March, Brain Injury Awareness Month highlights the experiences of individuals living with brain injuries while promoting education, advocacy, and support. Millions of people are affected by brain injuries each year, and many face long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.

This observance emphasizes that no one with a brain injury is alone. By sharing stories and raising awareness, we help build a community rooted in understanding, inclusion, and dignity.

Brain Injury Awareness Month encourages individuals, families, and communities to take action by amplifying voices and supporting ongoing advocacy efforts.

You can help by:
• Sharing your story to inspire and connect with others
• Raising awareness through conversations and social media
• Supporting organizations through fundraising efforts
• Becoming an advocate for policies that support brain injury survivors

Every conversation, story, and effort contributes to providing help, hope, and healing for individuals and families affected by brain injuries.

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

Source: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month has been recognized for nearly 40 years, originally established in 1986 as National Hemophilia Awareness Month. Today, it represents a broader community, including individuals living with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding disorders.

These conditions affect the body's ability to properly form blood clots, which can lead to prolonged or spontaneous bleeding. Awareness efforts have played a critical role in improving early diagnosis, advancing treatments, and strengthening community support.

This month is about inclusion, education, and empowerment for all individuals affected by bleeding disorders, regardless of age, gender, or background.

You can support by:
• Sharing educational resources and personal stories
• Participating in awareness campaigns and events
• Using social media to spread information
• Encouraging early diagnosis and access to care

Together, we can continue to raise awareness, support research, and uplift the voices of those in the bleeding disorders community.

March 8–14 is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week, and March is MS Awareness Month

Source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week shines a light on the realities of living with MS, a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. MS symptoms can include fatigue, pain, cognitive changes, and mobility challenges—many of which are invisible to others.

This year's theme emphasizes that MS is often "unseen," highlighting the hidden challenges individuals face daily. Even when symptoms are not visible, they can significantly impact a person's quality of life.

While research has led to meaningful progress, there is still no cure for MS. Continued awareness and advocacy are essential to advancing treatments and improving quality of life.

You can take action by:
• Sharing stories to increase understanding of invisible disabilities
• Participating in fundraising challenges and awareness campaigns
• Donating to support research and resources
• Educating others about the realities of MS

MS Awareness Week reminds us that behind every diagnosis is a person navigating complex challenges, and that awareness and support can make a powerful difference.

Women with Disabilities Making an Impact

In honor of Women's History Month, we recognize a few women with disabilities—past and present—whose contributions have made a lasting impact. Some of these women fought for civil rights and the freedom of Black people, while others championed disability advocacy, accessibility, and inclusion. Together, their courage and leadership continue to inspire change and progress for all.

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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!

For the full schedule see:
urcad.umbc.edu


Marie Abongwa | Comparing Levels of Function in People with Schizophrenia | Sherry Pujji | Psychology | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #2 

Leen Jawhar | β-arrestin2 Signaling Modulates Kappa Opioid Receptor Induced Sedation | Laurie Sutton | Biological Sciences 

Cheyenne Payne | Why the Camp David and Oslo Accords Failed | Busra Ozguler Aktel | Political Science | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #77 

Ava Schreiber | Examining Contemporary Media's Portrayal of True Crime and the Attraction to Audience | Kathalene Razzano | Media and Communication Studies | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #61 

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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!

For the full schedule see:
urcad.umbc.edu

Vunnathi Ankem | Conceptualizing Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics in South Asian College Students through Qualitative Interviewing | Christopher Murphy | Psychology | RAC 230 | 10:40-10:55 

Jesslyn Annan | "An Outsider in The Place That's Become Your Home": Stories of Navigating Identity as a 1.5 Generation Asian Immigrant | Chulwoo Park | Public Health | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #11 

Naomi Aruna and Tammy Hong | Asian American Adolescents' Internalized Stereotypes Moderates the Socioemotional Impact of Racial Discrimination | Charissa Cheah | Psychology | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #13 

Djina Awungnjia | Impact of APPL Gene Mutation on Food Preference Behavior in Aging Drosophila Melanogaster | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #14 

Aum Chordia | The Relationships Among Performance Anxiety, Social Support, and Sleep in College Athletes | Raimi Quiton | Psychology | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #10 

Hira Khan | Female Choice for Body Size in Rainbow Darters (Etheostoma Caeruleum) | Tamra Mendelson | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #40 

Andrea Quispe | Visualizing Enforcement: ICE Activity and Community Response in Maryland | Tamara Bhalla | American Studies | RAC 230 | 11:40-11:55 

Mack Watkins | How Victim Participation Influences Judicial Decision-Making: A Comparative Analysis of Extraterritorial Courts | Jeffrey Davis | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #71 

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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!

For the full schedule see:
urcad.umbc.edu

Caly Ferguson | Design and Integration of an Elbow Exoskeleton for Haptic Stiffness Perception Experiments | Jeremy Brown | Mechanical Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:55-2:10  

Kayla Magruder | Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Lasso for De-Tumbling Orbital Debris | Mark Cutkosky | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #44 

Jessica Slaughter | Open-Source Software Suite of Bioinformatic Tools for Dynamic Omics Data Analysis | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #66 

Jalynn Somerville | Modeling Ionic and Metabolic Dynamics of Neurons and Glia Under Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation | Parag Chitnis | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | RAC 050 | 1:35-1:50 

Amir Walton-Irvin | Analysis of FMRI Data to Characterize Brain Connectivity Across Socioeconomic and Racial Backgrounds | Tulay Adali | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC 230 | 11:20-11:35 

Ariel Wilson-Gray | Production of Extracellular Vesicles from Mammalian Cells Modulated by a Biomimetic Surface | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #73 

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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!

For the full schedule see:
urcad.umbc.edu

Shrikant Bhatnagar, Kalei Kai, Ben Bazarsuren, Daniel Shin, Jonah Malcolm, Austin Wagener, Nebiyu Mammo, Murali Indukuri, William Vandenberg | UMBC AIAA DBF and SUAS Aircrafts | Joseph Washington | Mechanical Engineering | Special Exhibit | RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor  

Caly Ferguson | Design and Integration of an Elbow Exoskeleton for Haptic Stiffness Perception Experiments | Jeremy Brown | Mechanical Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:55-2:10 

Muhammad Fazeel Khan, Branden McGuire | Vison-Based Rover Control Using ArUco Markers |Tsehuai Wu | Mechanical Engineering 

Kayla Magruder | Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Lasso for De-Tumbling Orbital Debris | Mark Cutkosky | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #44 

Katelyn Prasad | Design and Validation of a Mechanical Testing Platform to Quantify Aortic Valve Leaflet Stiffness | Sayantan Bhattacharya | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster 78 

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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!

For the full schedule see:
urcad.umbc.edu

Jesslyn Annan | "An Outsider in The Place That's Become Your Home": Stories of Navigating Identity as a 1.5 Generation Asian Immigrant | Chulwoo Park | Public Health | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #11 

Nicholas Denton | Quantifying Misinformation: Vaccine Hesitancy and its Reverberations | Kathryn Monzo | Public Health | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #15 

Muskaan Hammad | Centralizing Community Health Access & Resource Module with a Focus on Food Resources During the Federal Shutdown | Katie Birger | Public Health | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #45 

Tiffany Nguyen | Understanding Severe Psychological Distress Among Older Veterans: A Population-Level Analysis | Cristina Miller | Public Health | RAC 230 | 10:00-10:15 

Deven Patel, Fathima Hafsa Abdul Gaffoor, Ephrata Mangesha | Environment Control and Health Burdens: An International Comparative Study of Preventive Risks from Urban Pollution | Christine Mair | Public Health | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #75 

Letu Reggasa | Maryland College Basic Needs Community of Practice | Andrea Kalfoglou | Public Health | RAC 106 | 12:00-12:15 

Anelsy Valencia | Immigration Vulnerability and Self-Rated Oral Health Among Latin* Adults: A Pilot Study | Dina Garcia | Public Health | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #70 

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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!

For the full schedule see:
urcad.umbc.edu


Meklit Abebe | Printing Nasser: The Periodical as a Political Tool in Late Modern Egypt, 1954-1967 | Mohammad Ghaedi | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #16

Juliana Blakely, Sanjana Jain, Garrett Rifkind | Global Affairs: Effects of Domestic Politics on the International Community and International Stability | Felipe Filomeno | Political Science | RAC 230 | 10:20-10:35

Audrey Grutzik | Red Monday: Reassessing the Warren Court's Multifaceted Response to Communism | William Blake | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #26

Sanjana Jain | Silencing Ogoniland: Oil, Power, and the Politics of Neglect in an Exploited Region | Jé St Sume | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #35

Peter Luster | A Comparative Analysis of Modern-day Populism | Carolyn Forestiere | Political Science | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #57

Precious Nwanna | Beyond the Gate: A Guide to Reentry Reform in Urban America | Elaine Macdougall | Political Science, English | Film Presentation, 10-10:20, RAC Track (First Floor)

Cheyenne Payne | Why the Camp David and Oslo Accords Failed | Busra Ozguler Aktel | Political Science | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #77

Kaia Robertson | Does the Apple Fall Far from the Tree? The Relationship Between Multiracial Racial identification and Social Upbringing | Jé St Sume | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #58

Mack Watkins | How Victim Participation Influences Judicial Decision-Making: A Comparative Analysis of Extraterritorial Courts | Jeffrey Davis | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #71

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Facilities Management and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services are hosting a review and update of construction projects that enhance accessibility, improve the physical environment of UMBC, and benefit the entire community while supporting accessibility for people with disabilities. 

Additionally there will be a follow-on presentation on campus emergency planning that is inclusive of people with disabilities with time for Q&A afterwards.  See more about emergency planning for facilities here.

Webinar number: 2865 513 7944

Webinar password: 

Zk9dsrWhj88 (95937794 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Join by phone: +1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)

Access code: 286 551 37944

Our presenters are:

Maja Tokic, Campus Planner, Facilities Management

John Schaible, Emergency Manager, Campus Emergency Services

Stephanie Lazarus, ADA Coordinator, Accessibility & Disability Services

Current/planned projects will be discussed and campus members (especially those with disabilities) are encouraged to share ideas, some may inform the proposal process for UMBC's participation with the AccessMD Program. The presentation goes well beyond that program - and ideas from the lived experience of people with disabilities are especially important to this event.  

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all.  Mask use is welcome. Captioning is available, ASL is available upon request.  Accessible seating is within the presentation space along with a variety of video displays for ease of viewing.  For additional inquiries about access or accommodation, please email slazar@umbc.edu with "Facilities Accessibility Event" in the subject line.


Please RSVP below.  We understand that synchronous attendance can be a challenge for anyone with a disability and have flexible options for participation and will be providing a link for remote attendance to registered attendees by Friday March 27th.  We look forward to seeing you in-person or online.

If you are not able to attend:Submit questions and ideas ahead of the discussion via this link

UMBC's  Accessible Route Map is linked here as a resource. Ideas for additional projects are also welcome at any time, please share them with FM Campus Planning via Maja Tokic, Campus Planner via mtokic1@umbc.edu  and Stephanie Lazarus, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator via slazar@umbc.edu / 410-455-5745.  Bring UMBC accessibility concerns to the attention of Accessibility & Disability Services at any time via this linked reporting form

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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!

For the full schedule see:
urcad.umbc.edu

Setutsi Abdallah | Characterizing Cellular Proliferation and Apoptosis Following Oral Nicotine Pouch Exposure in a Tongue Organoid Model | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #1

Ryan Addai | INVESTIGATING OLFACTORY BULB STRUCTURE IN DROSOPHILA WITH APPL GENE DELETION | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 9:00-9:15 

Titilayomi Adesanya | Characterizing the Role of Plexin A and Semaphorin1a in Drosophila Melanogaster Border Cell Migration | Michelle Starz-Gaiano | Biological Sciences  | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #3

Suzi Agyako-Wiredu | Synthesis of Riboflavin-Functionalized Gold Nanorattles as Targeted Drug Delivery Platform | Marie-Christine Daniel | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #4

Boluwatinsola Alawode | Analyzing the Expression Patterns of GFP-Protein Traps: Is It There, Or Is It Lost? | Michelle Starz-Gaiano | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #7

Kafui Ameko | SMOKEY CHOICES: ROLE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EFFECTS ON THE MOUSE MOTILITY OVER TIME THROUGH ODOR THRESHOLD TEST | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #8

Daniel Amon-Kotey | PrivacyMirror: Identifying Self-Disclosures in User Input to Mitigate Individual Privacy Risks | Sauvik Das | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #10

Phoenix Bryant | Investigating the Function of the PHD Finger in Chromatin Regulator Set4 | Erin Green | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #20

Kamarya Buckley | Effect of Predicted Chromatin Regulator MTA1-like on Border Cell Migration in Drosophila Melanogaster oogenesis | Michelle Starz-Gaiano | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #21

Katherine Carver | Supermassive Black Hole Growth in Local Low-Mass Mergers | Adi Foord | Physics | RAC 050 | 11:00-11:15 

Jane-Frances Chia | Investigating the Role of Methyl CPG-Binding Domain on Tumorigenesis in Prostate Cancer Using the BMPC Mouse Model | Charles Bieberich | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #26

Mia Coon | Anchor Gene in Drosophila Melanogaster: A Modulator of Alcohol Preference Behaviors | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #28

Darrell Davis | Estrogen and Aging: What Can Mouse Models Tell Us About Sex-Dependent Changes in The Aging Brain? | Todd Gould | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #33

Nathan Dayie | Investigating Neural and Behavioral Correlates Underlying Sensory Integration in Marmosets | Guoping Feng | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | RAC 230 | 1:15-1:30 

Shenali De Silva | Investigating Skin-Resident T Cell Dynamics in Zebrafish | Leonard Zon | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 3:15-3:30 

Elise Delaporte | Elucidating the Symbiotic Interaction Between Lactobacillus Iners and Gardnerella Vaginalis in Bacterial Vaginosis | Corine Jackman Burden | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #14

Destiny Deshields | Investigating Object Recognition and Control of Prosthetic Devices For Delicate Objects Using Computer Vision Algorithms | Ramana Kumar Vinjamuri | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #2

Caly Ferguson | Design and Integration of an Elbow Exoskeleton for Haptic Stiffness Perception Experiments | Jeremy Brown | Mechanical Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:55-2:10 

Dinesh Ganesan | Computational Analysis of Age-Associated Gene Expression in Acral Melanoma and Primary and Metastatic Cutaneous Melanoma | Gretchen Alicea | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #38

Soleyana Gelaw | AI Benchmarking for Predicting Cancer Treatment Response and Recurrence in Lung and Prostate Cancer | Maricel Kann | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #40

Nahom Getachew | Enhancement of Phosphorescence in Chlorin Derivatives Through Metal Complexation and Structural Design | Marcin Ptaszek | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #24

Elias Gilotte | Optimizing Production of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factorin Cell-free Protein Synthesis | Govind Rao | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #41

Jessica Hoffman | A Functional Map of Intrinsically Disordered Regions Across the Human Proteome | Francisco Sanchez-Rivera | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 11:40-11:55 

Sydney Hofstetter | A Functional Map of Intrinsically Disordered Regions Across the Human Proteome | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #30

Nina Hunter | PC-12 Differentiation in Human Schwann Cell Co-Culture on ECM-Mimetic Coatings: A Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Model | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #46

Zainab Idowu | Modeling Tumor-Driven Disruption of Intestinal Epithelial Heterogeneity Using 3D Organoids | Khashayarsha Khazaie | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #32

Jada Iwuoha | The Campus Connect: A Centralized Digital Marketplace for Student Entrepreneurship and Campus-Based Services | Kevin Fulmer | Interdisciplinary Studies | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #34

Urvi Jain | Investigating the Role of Pneumococcal Phenotypic Heterogeneity in Determining Virulence Severity | Corine Jackman Burden | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #36

Aeon Kaplowitz | Structural Effects in Zr-MOFs on Curcumin Stability and Delivery | Lisa Kelly | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #39

Jariatu Kargbo | A Conserved YED Motif Regulates BFD2 Function Across Toxoplasma Gondii Life Stages | Sebastian Lourido | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #48

Aditi Katragunta | N-myc Downstream Regulated Gene 1a, A Generalist Stress Protein That Respond to Both Hypoxia and Salinity Changes | Rachel Brewster | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 9:40-9:55 

Prince Michael Kemani | Classification of Explore and Exploit Behaviors in Eigenmannia Virescens | Kathleen Hoffman | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #50

Gabriel Kengni, Jr. | Comparative Study of Genome Packaging Mechanisms in HIV-1 and MoMuLV: Dimerization, Cap Sequestration, and RNA Fate | Michael Summers | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC 050 | 2:35-2:50 

Ryan Lee | Intracellular Mechanisms Underlying Formaldehyde-Evoked Calcium Signaling in Mouse Olfactory Sensory Neurons | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #41

Kayla Magruder | Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Lasso for De-Tumbling Orbital Debris | Mark Cutkosky | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #44 

Deeya Mistry | Investigation of the Circadian Rhythm on Blood Brain Barrier Permeability | Chenghua Gu | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 9:20-9:35 

Naomi Nance | Synthesis of Alkyne-Expanded Fleximer Nucleosides for Improved Anti-Ebola Activity | Katherine Seley-Radtke | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #64

Jessica Ndiritu | The Impact of Sirt2 on Innate Immune Response in Drosophila Melanogaster | Jeff Leips | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 12:00-12:15 

Lea-Pearl Njei | Investigating the Role of Muscarinic Receptors in Microtentacle Formation in Human Colon Cancer Cells | Jean-Pierre Raufman | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #47

Oluwagbotemi Ogungbile | Investigation of Cell Survivability on Edible Gelatin Electrospun Scaffold Using Electrospinning | Luis Carlos Pinzon Herrera | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #69

Sara Patamawenu | Structural and Biophysical Characterization of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa BqsR Protein Variants | Aaron Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #74

Matthew Quintanilla | Isolating Cell Wall Strength Will Affect the Mechanical Strength of Mycelial Materials | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #79

Ella Reinders | Sex-Dependent Mechanisms Underlie Stress-Induced Changes in Synaptic Plasticity | Tara LeGates | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 10:00-10:15 

Nia Richard | A Survey of the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Digital Twins For Health | Shimei Pan | Information Systems | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #80

Aliyyah Roberson | Synthesis and Photochemical Characterization of Pt(II)- and Pd(II)-Porphyrins | Marcin Ptaszek | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #57

Ariana Rodriguez | Exploring the Structure and Mechanisms of HIV-1 Virion Assembly Through Gag-RNA Interactions | Michael Summers | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #59

Magdalen Ruth | Structural Characterization of Aichi Virus IRES Using Fab-Assisted RNA Crystallography | Deepak Koirala | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #88

Silvi Shah | Electronic Cigarette Vapor Exposure Disrupts Olfactory Function and Induces Neuroinflammation in Mice | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 2:55-3:10 

Branwen She | Using Data to Inform Models of Nucleus Accumbens Neurons | Tara LeGates | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #65

Jessica Slaughter | Open-Source Software Suite of Bioinformatic Tools for Dynamic Omics Data Analysis | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #66 

Jalynn Somerville | Modeling Ionic and Metabolic Dynamics of Neurons and Glia Under Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation | Parag Chitnis | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | RAC 050 | 1:35-1:50 

Greeshma Tarimala | Characterizing the Cross-Pathway Regulation of a Conidiation-Independent Transcription Factor in Aspergillus Nidulans | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:15-1:30 

Julia Van Der Marel | Investigation of Bacterial Lipid Inclusions to Inform Tuberculosis Research | Bryan Bryson | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #106

Amir Walton-Irvin | Analysis of FMRI Data to Characterize Brain Connectivity Across Socioeconomic and Racial Backgrounds | Tulay Adali | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC 230 | 11:20-11:35 

Ariel Wilson-Gray | Production of Extracellular Vesicles from Mammalian Cells Modulated by a Biomimetic Surface | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering  | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #72

Alice Yacubovich | Mathematical Model of Drosophila Neuronal Pruning Process | Bradford Peercy | Mathematics and Statistics | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #111

 Caleb Zeleke | Elucidating the Residue-Level Mechanism of Arginyltransferase-1 (ATE1)-Catalyzed Protein Arginylation | Aaron Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #74

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