The 5th Annual

NC State University

Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium

 

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Appel, Ian R.

Ho, Nancy

Pickelsimer, BreAnne

Tran, Thu A.

Evaluating Strategies for Limiting the Extent of an Influenza Pandemic

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REU Mathematics

Arribas, Ricardo L.

Petzold, Jennifer

Physical Responses of Physalis Leaves  to H. sublexa Eggs

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Attarian, Adam

Tarko, Laura

Zuckero, Jeremy

Optimization of Traveling Wave Tubes Using Large

Signal Codes and Optical Beam Analysis

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REU Mathematics

Backes, Tracy M.

Latterman, Russell

Small, Stephen A.

Cell Based Model of Convergent Extension in the

Ascidian Notochord

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REU Mathematics

Barnum, Chelsea V.

Buerkle, Shauna C.

Smith, Arianna L.

Obesity-associated Insulin Resistance in Mature Horses

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HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Barr, Amy M.

Patel, Mukund

Identification and Characterization of Protein Interactions with the Drosophila Disconnected (disco) Gene

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Batchelor, Trevis H.

Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-like Sequences in

Normal Dogs and Dogs with Lymphoma

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HHMI SRI Program

Bell, Mozella

The Use of Infared Lasers in the Detection of FRET

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REU Physics

Belton, Jon-Matthew

Immunolocalization of AL1, Geminivirus Replication

Factor, in Arabidopsis  Plants Infected with Cabbage

Leaf Curl Virus

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Bens, Samantha R.

Crenshaw, Matthew R.

Horne, Larry J.

Visualization of real-time data from RSS feeds

Using Processing

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Design Tech REU

Bernard, Gregory C.

Investigating the Role of a TPR Containing Gene in the

Pathogenicity of M. grisea

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

Bisbee, Diana Y.

Cloning and  Mutagenesis of a  Xanthomonas campestris

pathovar vesicatoria Putative Siderophore Biosynthesis Gene

abstract

Independent Researcher

Blue, Aaron W.

He, Peng

Amplification-by-Polymerization in Fluorescence-based

DNA Sensing

abstract

 
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Bolivar, Ana I.

Development and Characterization of  Novel Starch

Microcellular Foam Particles for Paper Coatings and

Plastic  Applications

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Brown, Matt P.

Burroughs, James L.

Georgianna, D. Ryan

The afl-4 Mutation in Aspergillus flavus Strain 241 Is Not the

Result of a Genetic Mutation in the Global Regulator laeA

abstract

Independent Researcher

Buerkle, Shauna C.

Barnum, Chelsea V.

Smith, Arianna L.

Obesity-associated Insulin Resistance in Mature Horses

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

 
Burgess, Steven K.
Crosslinking of Poly(ethylene glycol) Diacrylate by Use of 
Ammonium Fluoride to Form a Selectively Permeable

Membrane

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Burleyson, Casey D.

The Probability of Rainfall Evaporating Before Reaching the Surface

abstract

Independent Researcher

Burroughs, James L.

Georgianna, D. Ryan

Brown, Matt P.

The afl-4 Mutation in Aspergillus flavus Strain 241 Is Not the

Result of a Genetic Mutation in the Global Regulator laeA

abstract

Independent Researcher

Cahn, Patricia R.

Li, Juan

Schwartz, Jeremy R.

Efficiency and Notation in Weyl Groups

abstract

REU Mathematics

Caldwell, Ticola S.

Factors that Contribute or Hinder Achievement Motivation

among Low-income African American Elementary Students

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Campbell, Candice C.

Verruto, Vincent J.

Stability of Asphaltene-Stabilized W/O Emulsions

as Gauged by Critical Electric Field: The Role of

Organic Acids

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Capo, Coral M.

Frahm, Jennifer L.

Utilization of Amine Specific Chemistry and Stable Isotope

Labels to Understand the Influence of Post-Excitation

Radius and Axial Confinement Field on Quantitative

FT-ICR Mass Spectrometry Proteomic Measurements

abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

Caro, Eduardo J.E.

Effective Synthetic Route to Indanols

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Carr, Benjamin D.

The Role of LuxS in Campylobacter jejuni  Biofilm Formation

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Caudle, David

Cloning and mutagenesis of an iron-citrate receptor (fecA)

gene homolog in Xanthomonas campestris pathovar

vesicatoria

abstract

Independent Researcher

Cepero, Keren J.

Microclimate and Water Quality of Black Creek Watershed

abstract

 
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Chen, Shi Y.

Koehler,  Erin L.

Li, Aolin

Mincheva, Martina Z.

Applications of the Monte Carlo Simulation in Financial

Mathematics

abstract

REU Mathematics

Chestnut, Michael II

Trimming of 193 nm Photoresist Lines for Nanopatterning

abstract

Independent Researcher

Chisnell, Robin M.

Structural Properties of Prion-Cu2+ Complexes

abstract

REU Physics

Chiu, Yu Matthew

Quantitative Detection of Inositol Phosphates in

Soybean (Hakucho) utilizing Matrix Assisted Laser

Desorption/Ionization – Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS)

abstract

Undergraduate Research Awards

Cochran, Geraldine L.

Creating a Geometrical Optics Diagnostic Test

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

Conrad, Zachary Nathan

Composition and Electrical Characterization of Organic

Solar Cells

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Cooley, Chelsey A.

Williams, Nathan F.

Combinatorial Formulas for an Involution Poset

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Crenshaw, Matthew R

Horne, Larry J.

Bens, Samantha R.

Visualization of real-time data from RSS feeds

Using Processing

abstract

Design Tech REU

Crowgey, Theresa R.

Effect of Long-term Memory Formation on Expression

of kr-h1 in the Honey Bee Brain

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Cruz Montañez, Alejandra

Solid-Supported [2+2+2] Cyclotrimerization in the

Synthesis of Natural Product Derivatives

abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

Cundari, Audrey L.

Measuring the Barrier to Rotation of the 3-APS Molecule

Using Dielectric Spectroscopy

abstract

REU Physics

Davis, Cicely F.

Factoring Large Integers:  Efforts to Break the RSA Cryptosystem

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

 
Davis, Sarah J.

Multiple Solvent Crystal Structures Method a Flexible Way

to Map Binding Sites of Crystallized Proteins

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Dean, Megan N.

Factors Affecting Mammary Development in Prepuberal Mice

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

De la Rosa, Indhira H.

Barrier to Autointegration Factor (BAF): Purification,

Crystallization and Multiple Solvent Crystal Structure

abstract

Independent Researcher

Desai, Divya M.

Solving Protein:protein Interaction in Cdc25B Using 
the Multiple Solvent Crystal Structure (MSCS) Method

abstract

Independent Researcher

Desmarais, Jamie A.

Neonatal Animals Show  Markers of Schwann Cell

Reactivity after Denervation of  Soleus Muscle

abstract

HHMI SRI Program

Downen, Lori N.

Bruschi, Laura N.

Cornelius, Carrie E.

Characterization of Electron Number Density Changes in

an Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Due to Plasma-Substrate

Interaction

abstract

Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate

Research

Edathil, Roshen T.

Identification of Transcription Factors that Partner with

Smad3/4 to Induce Transcription of  FSH-beta

abstract

 
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Elliott, Kadie J.

Lo, Ka-Ho

Hendrick, Ken

A Mechano-chemical Model for Chondron Deformation

in Articular Cartilage Subjected to Osmotic Loading

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Eni, Egbe

The Adverse Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on

Today’s High Performance Fibers

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 
 
Fairey, Donta' J
Development of GIS Techniques for Effective Wetland 
Delineations

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Garrison, Mary C.

Evaluation of Application Timing and Protective

Efficacy of the Fungicides Fluazinam and Boscalid

for Control of Sclerotinia Blight of Peanut in a

Greenhouse Setting

abstract

 
Undergraduate Research Awards

Gebreselassie, Nebiat G.

Escherichia coli Detection Using Green Fluorescent Protein

Tagged T4 Phages

abstract

HHMI SRI Program

Georgianna, D. Ryan

Burroughs, James L.

Brown, Matt P.

The afl-4 Mutation in Aspergillus flavus Strain 241 Is Not the

Result of a Genetic Mutation in the Global Regulator laeA

abstract

Independent Researcher

 
Gilliam, Jennifer K.

Computer Simulation of the Structure of Efflux Pumps

to Increase Whole-Cell Biocatalytic Efficiency for Reactions

Involving Aromatic Compounds

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering 

REU – Chemical Engineering

Gleason, Katherine L.

Age-related Changes in Schwann Cell Structure at the

Neuromuscular Junction of Mice

abstract

 
HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Gonzalez, Jessica

A Comparison of the Valence Tautomeric Behavior

between (4-X-pyridine) 2Co(diox) 2 Complexes and

(4,4’-di-X-2,2’-bipyridine)Co(diox) 2  Complexes

Using Variable Temperature Infrared Spectroscopy    

abstract

 
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Gracien-Orelien, Katina

Correlates of Symbolic Racism in Incoming Law School Students

abstract

NSF Statistics VIGRE Traineeship

Green, Mindy R.

Identification and Functional Testing of a Possible

Dicer, a Key RNA Interference Protein, from Danio rerio

(zebrafish)

abstract

Independent Researcher

Greenwood, Tamika M.

Peptides from Another Dimension:  Orthogonality

Study of Peptides in CZE

abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University Independent Researcher

Gutierrez, Erika R.

Molecular Interactions between Comb-like Associative

Polymer and Silica Nanoparticles

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Hagan, Diane

Color Variation in Digital Textile Printing: Influence of Fiber

Content and Other Substrate Characteristics

abstract

 
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Hargrove, Shureka N.

Annotating the Corn Genome

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

Harmon, Jendayi

Forecasting in the Furniture Industry

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

Hayes, Erika R.

Effects of Dietary Supplements In Vitro on Metastasis

of Mammary Cell Lines

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

Heredia, Keily
Ralph, Gerber W.

Comparing Procedures for Layering of Gold

Nanoparticles and Potential Applications for Silver

Layering

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

Ho, Kiti

Han, Sang-oh

Searching for Activin Responsive Elements (ARE) on the

Promoter of Ovine Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Beta-subunit

abstract

 
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Ho, Nancy

Appel, Ian R.

Pickelsimer, BreAnne

Tran, Thu A.

Evaluating Strategies for Limiting the Extent of an Influenza Pandemic

abstract

REU Mathematics

Hoffman, Catherine M.

UV Initiated Advanced Oxidation Processes for the

Degradation of Phenol

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Holsinger, Hannah L.

Evaluation of the Leuconostoc mesenteroides Metabolic

Potential for Glucose Utilization and Acetic Acid Production

Using Bioinformatics

abstract

Independent Researcher

Holtzhausen, Alisha

Characterization of a Magnaporthe grisea Mutant

Reduced in Pathogenicity and Penetration

abstract

NSF Fungal Genomics

 
Hornsby, Fawn E. 
Rogers, Charles R. 
Thornton, Sarah A.

A Voyage of Discovery Using Statistics: Investigating

Ambient Mercury Air Pollution at a Trillionth of a Gram

abstract

NSF Statistics VIGRE Traineeship

Horne, Larry J.

Bens, Samantha R.

Crenshaw, Matthew R.

Visualization of real-time data from RSS feeds

Using Processing

abstract

Design Tech REU

Houseworth, Paul J.

Instabilities of Droplets Spreading on Gels

abstract

Independent Researcher

Howell, Kelly M.

Rotational and Fluorescent Properties of Quinizarin in

Well-Characterized Thin Films

abstract

 
REU Physics
 
Huda, Sabil

Development of Electrochemical Sandwich Immunoassays

between On-chip Interdigitated Electrodes   

abstract

 
Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

Hughes, Rachel M.

Multiple Incidence Medium Ellipsometry for Measuring

Extremely Thin Films

abstract

 
Undergraduate Research Awards

Hume, Samuel

A Comparison of Tools Used to Analyze System Characteristics of Biochemical Models

abstract

 
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Jernigan, Finith E.

Towards the Synthesis of a Tetraalkylbacteriochlorin

for Biomedical Applications

abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

Kelley, Dana K.

Yoo, Caroline K.

Novel Fibrous Biomaterial Scaffolds for Tissue

Engineering Using Human Adipose-Derived Adult Stem Cells

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering 

REU – Chemical Engineering

Kelley, Lauren N.

The Impact of Varying Concentrations of Paraquat on

SOD Activity of Log-phase Cells of Salmonella enterica

Typhimurium ATCC 14028s

abstract

 
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Khan, George

Pilot study to Investigate Chemically Induced Resistance

in Fir Species (Abies spp.) against Phytophthora cinnamomi

abstract

 
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and the Professoriate (AGEP)

Koehler,  Erin L.

Chen, Shi Y.

Li, Aolin

Mincheva, Martina Z.

Applications of the Monte Carlo Simulation in Financial

Mathematics

abstract

REU Mathematics

Koepke, Matt E.

Study of Chiral Thin Films: Tartaric Acid Deposited on Ag(111)

abstract

REU Physics

Koser, Kelly R.

Moore, Julia L.

Zapata, Cheryl L.

Blood Pressure and Blood Flow Variation during

Postural Change from Sitting to Standing: Model

Reduction and Improvement

abstract

REU Mathematics

Kroeger, Nicole R.

Anderson, Jordan P.

Hoffman,  Torissa J.

Financial Math to Predict Futures Prices

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Kubinski, Susan R.

Converison of Hardwood Paper Pulp into Ethanol by

Separate Enzymatic Hydrolysis/Fermentation and

Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Kumsa, Doe

Ferree, Sandra

Growth of Recombinant E. Coli BL21(DE3)(pAD1) for

GFP Production

abstract

HHMI SRI Program

Lamb, Kristy L.

V(D)J Segment Transcription and Accessibility Vary

By Thymocyte Developmental Stage

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

LaMontagne, Lauren N.

Selgrade, Brian P.

Welsh, Alice B.

Cartilage Cracking Resulting from Shear and Normal Loading

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Latterman, Russell

Backes, Tracy M.

Small, Stephen A.

Cell Based Model of Convergent Extension in the

Ascidian Notochord

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Lawrence, Charlie  III

Morris, Eric B.

Application of  Spatial Technology to the

Field Assessment of Soil Compaction Resulting from

Equestrian Activity

abstract

 
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Lettsome, Annette K.

Survey of C/C++ Libraries with Interval Arithmetic Support

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

Levesque, Angela M.

Mohr, Michelle L.

Virtual Window Shopping

abstract

 
Design Tech REU

Li, Aolin

Chen, Shi Y.

Koehler,  Erin L.

Mincheva, Martina Z.

Applications of the Monte Carlo Simulation in Financial

Mathematics

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Li, Juan

Cahn, Patricia R.

Schwartz, Jeremy R.

Efficiency and Notation in Weyl Groups

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Lithgo, Abigail K.

Purification of Porcine Parvovirus by Gel Filtration Chromatography

abstract

 
Independent Researcher

Lo, Ka-Ho

Elliott, Kadie J.

Hendrick, Ken

A Mechano-chemical Model for Chondron Deformation

in Articular Cartilage Subjected to Osmotic Loading

abstract

REU Mathematics

Loken, Erik K.

Sealed or Not Sealed?: Interaction of Lipid Bilayers With

Nanoporous Substrate

abstract

 
REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

Lopez, Harry O.

Kirst, Mariana E.

Holmes, Robert A.

Production of Recombinant Maize Ubiquitin Conjugating

Enzymes in  E. coli

abstract
 
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Lough, Lea C.

Identification and Characterization of Plasmids from

Multiantibiotic Resistant Strains of Campylobacter coli

from Turkeys in North Carolina

abstract

HHMI SRI Program

Lucking, Jonathan R.

Anti-Meq: Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Marek's

Disease Virus (MDV) Protein

abstract

Independent Researcher

Madison, Andrew C.
Chadwick, T. Gray

Divalent Ion-Dependent Dynamics of  RCNMV and TBSV Virions
abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

Majeska, Alexander A.

The Use of ATRP-Synthesized PNIPAAm Grafted

Colloidal Silica Gel for High Performance Liquid

Chromatography

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Makwana, Satya T.

Heavy Stable Nitrogen Effect on  Escherichia coli GC 4468

Growth

abstract

Independent Researcher

McArthur, Timothy H.

Cornelius, Carrie

The Use of Atmospheric Plasma Desizing on Cotton Fabrics

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

 
McLaughlin, Stephen
Chin, Paul

Photocatalytic Decolorization of Reactive Black 5 Using

Thin Films of Titanium Dioxide
abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

McLean, Roshaunda L.

The Relationship between Socio-economic Status and

Stress in African-American Parental Emotional

Availability

abstract

 
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Metzler, Tria M.

Corroboration of Disease Resistance Quantitative

Trait Loci (QTL) in Lines of White Leghorn Chickens

Divergently Selected for Immune Response to

Sheep Red Blood Cells

abstract

 
HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Mills, Stephanie C.

Interfacial Heat Rise of a Krypton Layer on a Graphene Surface

abstract

 
HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Mincheva, Martina Z.

Chen, Shi Y.

Koehler,  Erin L.

Li, Aolin

Applications of the Monte Carlo Simulation in Financial

Mathematics

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Montañez, Gabriela

Extraction and Fractionation of Sclareol from Green

Clary Sage Concrete using Generally Recognized

as Safe (GRAS) Ester Solvents

abstract

 
NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering 
REU – Chemical Engineering

Moore, Julia L.

Koser, Kelly R.

Zapata, Cheryl L.

Blood Pressure and Blood Flow Variation during

Postural Change from Sitting to Standing: Model

Reduction and Improvement

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Morris, Eric B.

Evans, Ted W.

Comparison of  National Weather Service Model Predictions

of Spatial Precipitation Patterns with a Network of  Field Rain

Gauges on Hofmann Forest

abstract

 
Independent Researcher

Moses, Lorra S.

Purification of Raf-RBD-CRD for Crystallization

abstract

 
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Munilla, Samuel R.

Zocalo, an Integrated Planning Framework for Use

in Diverse Environments

 abstract

 
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Muñoz, Jessian L.

Gore, Jesse A.

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Inhibits

Activin-Induced Transcription Complexes on the Ovine

Follicle Stimulating Hormone Beta Promoter

abstract

 
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Nelson, Jessica M.

Characterization of Furin Protease Sensitive Sindbis

Virus Mutants

abstract

 
HHMI SRI Program

Nobles, L. Renee

Phase Behavior and Electrospinning of Block Copolypeptide Blends

abstract

Beckman Scholars

Oliver, Erin M.

Roubos, Spyro

Conjugacy Classes of  Involution Posets and Algorithm

Development

abstract

REU Mathematics

 
Oliver, Erin R.
Nucleotide-promoted Polymer Growth in Atom Transfer 
Radical Polymerization (ATRP)

abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

O'Neal, Zeltina D.

Expression and Biochemical Characterization of Pyrococcus

furiosus Prolidase Homolog-2 for Potential Use in

Organophosphorus Nerve Agent Detoxification

abstract

 
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Onori, John E.

Viscosity Measurements of Cellulose in ED/KSCN Salt System

abstract

 
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Otero, Ariel O.

Ondachi, Pauline W.

Regioselective Substitution of (S)-Nicotine and Nicotine Derivatives

abstract

 
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Panczyk, Mark M.

Saving Energy by Using Aqueous Chemistry and

Reducing the Water Content of Paper Before It is

Dried

abstract
 
NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering 
REU – Chemical Engineering

Park, Ji-Seon

The Use of DCoH/HNF-1 fusion Protein as a Tool to

Analyze the Activities of a Bifunctional Protein DCoH

abstract

 
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Patel, Dhrumil

Shearing a Granular Material Leads to Particle Size

Segregation: Experiments and Theory

abstract

Independent Researcher

Patel, Rushil V.

Effects of Mutations in E1 Transmembrane Domain on

Sindbis Virus

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

 
Paul, Evan M.
Methanol Permeability in Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Membranes

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Petschke, Eric

Fabrication of a Grätzel Cell for Testing New

Porphyrin-based Photovoltaics

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering

REU – Chemical Engineering

Pettite, John

Cell Encapsulation in a Thermoresponsive Polymer Microcapsule

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Pickelsimer, BreAnne

Appel, Ian R.

Ho, Nancy

Tran, Thu A.

Evaluating Strategies for Limiting the Extent of an Influenza Pandemic

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Plaza, Tomas E.

Examining Health as a Mediator of the Relationship

between Education and Cognition

abstract

 
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Porter, Brittany E.
Synthesis of Layered Metal Oxides and Their Photocatalytic

Activity

abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

 
Powell, Amanda M.

Analysis of the Effect of Estrogen on Claudin Tight

Junction Proteins

abstract

 
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Pradhan, Arjana

Identifying a Unique Transcriptional Promoter Upstream

of TCR Dß2

abstract

HHMI SRI Program

Quintero-Varca, Tatiana

Expression and Biochemical Characterization of Pyrococcus

horikoshii Prolidase Homolog 1 and Homolog 2 for Potential

Use in Organophosphorous Nerve Agent Detoxification 

abstract

 
HHMI SRI Program

Ramirez Vicens, Magaly A.

Munro-Leighton, Colleen

Delp, Samuel A.

Catalytic C-S Bond Formation by Monomeric Copper(I)

Sulfido Complexes

abstract

 
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Rhoden, David T.

Spatial Analysis of 3' Phosphoinositide Signaling in Living Macrophages

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Rivera, Ivelisse

Stelter, Rebecca

Exploring Relationships: Parent's Beliefs about Children’s

Emotions and Emotional Availability

abstract
 
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Rivers, Jennifer N.
The Relationship of Land Use and Water Quality within 
the Black Creek Watershed, Cary, N.C.
abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

 
Rogers, Charles R. 
Hornsby, Fawn E. 
Thornton, Sarah A. 
New Jersey’s Pervasive Ghost: An Assessment of Lethal 
Ambient Air Mercury Transport
abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

Rosario, Yvonne V.

The Characterization of Gene Expression

during Pathogenicity of Magnaporthe grisea

abstract

 
NSF Fungal Genomics

Roubos, Spyro

Oliver, Erin M.

Conjugacy Classes of  Involution Posets and Algorithm

Development

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Saldarriaga, Ivandario

Vendra, Lakshmi

Processing and Characterization of Composite Metal

Foams Using Casting

abstract

 
Independent Researcher

Santiago, Lisandra

D'Antonio, Edward L.

Diffusionless  Electrochemistry of   Dehaloperoxidase Electrostatically Adsorbed to Alkanethiol Self-Assembled  Monolayers

abstract

 
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Sapp, Tracy L.

Cloning and mutagenesis of a putative siderophore receptor gene of Xanthamonas campestris pathovar vesicatoria

abstract

 
Independent Researcher

Sargent, Luke C.

Characterizing the Growth of Wisps in Droplets Spreading

on Gel Substrates

abstract

 
Independent Researcher

Schwartz, Jeremy R.

Cahn, Patricia R.

Li, Juan

Efficiency and Notation in Weyl Groups

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Scott, Mary C.

An Optical Method for Detecting Temperature-Dependent

Rotational Motion in a Self-Assembled Monolayer

abstract

 
Undergraduate Research Awards

Selgrade, Brian P.

Welsh, Alice B.

LaMontagne, Lauren N.                                                                                            

Cartilage Cracking Resulting from Shear and Normal Loading

abstract

 
Undergraduate Research Awards

Sepúlveda, Jennifer

Synthesis of a TAK-779 Gold Nanoparticle Conjugate:  A

Highly Potent and Selective Inhibitor of HIV-1 Replication

abstract

 
NSF Alliances for Graduate Education 
and the Professoriate (AGEP) SRE
 

Seyam, Mohamed A.

Cross-Linked Polymer Nanocomposites for Gas Separation

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Independent Researcher

Shah, Aditi D.

Processing and Characterization of Nano-scale

Hydroxyapatite Coating for Biomedical Implants

abstract

Independent Researcher

Simpson, Kendra D.

Intracellular Delivery of RCNMV-Peptide

Conjugates into HeLa Cells

abstract

Graduate Student (NSF AGEP Bridging)

 

Small, Stephen A.

Latterman, Russell

Backes, Tracy M.

Cell Based Model of Convergent Extension in the

Ascidian Notochord

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REU Mathematics

Smith, Arianna L.

Barnum, Chelsea V.

Buerkle, Shauna C.

Obesity-associated Insulin Resistance in Mature Horses

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HHMI SRI Program

Smith, Mychal D.

Mapping the Protein Binding Surface of

Insulin using The Multiple Solvent Crystal Structure Method

abstract

 
NSF Alliances for Graduate Education 
and the Professoriate (AGEP) SRE
 

Smith, Rondell A.

Protein to Protein Interaction between PRRS Virus ORF4

and Macrophage Host Cell

abstract

 
NSF Alliances for Graduate Education 
and the Professoriate (AGEP) SRE
 

Stampe, S.

Perkins, J.

Hanson, J.

Position Dependent Periodic SERS of  Pyridine Adsorbed

onto a Silver Nanopatterned Surface

abstract
 
REU Physics

Stano, Kelly

Development and Optimization of Electrospun PLLA Fibers 

with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Tissue Engineering 
Applications
abstract
 
Undergraduate Research Awards
 
Stephenson, Tesia N.
Synthetic Studies Toward a Representative Model 
Compound of Lomaiviticin A
abstract
 
NSF Alliances for Graduate Education 
and the Professoriate (AGEP) SRE

 

Stepp, Amy

Zaborowski, Andrew P.

Mechanical Microfluidic Blood Sample Separation

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HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Stewart, S. Michael

Controllable Ruthenium Deposition Using Atomic Layer

Deposition

abstract

 
Undergraduate Research Awards

Sulock, David L.

Electronic Structure Calculations of BiFeO3

abstract

 
REU Physics

Tarko, Laura

Attarian, Adam

Zuckero, Jeremy

Optimization of Traveling Wave Tubes Using Large

Signal Codes and Optical Beam Analysis

abstract

REU Mathematics

Taylor, Courtney D.

EPICS Data Acquisition System in the Search

for a Non-Zero Neutron Dipole Moment

abstract

REU Physics

Teran, Alexander A.

Effect of Filler/Additives on Enzyme

Recycle in Conversion of Waste Paper to Ethanol

abstract

NSF Sustainability, Energy, and Engineering 

REU – Chemical Engineering

Thompson, Peter M.

The Synthesis and Polymerization of Dicaynocarbodiimide:

A Polymeric Precursor to Carbon Nitride

abstract

 
REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

Tran, Thu A.

Appel, Ian R.

Ho, Nancy

Pickelsimer, BreAnne

Evaluating Strategies for Limiting the Extent of an Influenza Pandemic

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Tucker, Latisha

Identification and Functional Testing of a Novel

Dicer, a key RNA Interference Protein, from Apis

mellifera (Honeybee)

abstract

 
Independent Researcher
 
Vadlamudi, Charita
Uniformity of Fiber Accumulation During Electrospinning 
Process
abstract
 
Independent Researcher

Vereen, Alysa M.

How Do Planes Fly?

abstract

 
Anderson Academy

Warren, Donald C.

Hydrodynamic Simulation of Supernova Remnants with

Cosmic Ray Acceleration

abstract

 
REU Physics
 
Warren, Michael L.

Prototype Data Transmitter on AVR Microcontroller to

Test Ultrasonic Underwater Signals

abstract

 
HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Weiss, Matthew D.

Growth of Stearic Acid Monolayers

abstract

 
HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Welsh, Alice B.

LaMontagne, Lauren N.                                                                                            

Selgrade, Brian P.

Cartilage Cracking Resulting from Shear and Normal Loading

abstract

 
HHMI SRI Program

Williams, Nathan F.

Cooley, Chelsey A.

Combinatorial Formulas for an Involution Poset

abstract

 
REU Mathematics

Williams, Stephanie N.

Investigating the Presence of a Transcriptional Repressor 
in the TCRß Locus

abstract

 
HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Wink, Glenna

Q61V, Q61I, Q61K Mutants of H-Ras

abstract

 
Independent Researcher

Withers, James D.

Analysis of a tonB homolog of Xanthamonas

campestris pathovar vesicatoria

abstract
 
Independent Researcher

Wright, Maggie K.

The Effect of Fluoride on Mouse Bone Strength

abstract

 
Undergraduate Research Awards
 
Yen, Cheng H.
The Zeta Potential of DNA-modified Gold Nanoparticles

abstract

REU Program at the Department of Chemistry at NC State University

Zaborowski, Andrew P.

Stepp, Amy

Mechanical Microfluidic Blood Sample Separation

abstract

HHMI Reaching Incoming Student Enrichment (RISE) Program

Zapata, Cheryl L.

Koser, Kelly R.

Moore, Julia L.

Blood Pressure and Blood Flow Variation during

Postural Change from Sitting to Standing: Model

Reduction and Improvement

abstract

REU Mathematics

Zuckero, Jeremy

Attarian, Adam

Tarko, Laura

Optimization of Traveling Wave Tubes Using Large

Signal Codes and Optical Beam Analysis

abstract

REU Mathematics