2008 September Symposium
The 2008 September Symposium was the fourth annual to highlight the research accomplishments of Tuskegee University's own STEM majors. This year the event was on September 17th from 12-3pm at the Kellogg Conference Center with the presence of more than 60 guests. There were 28 outstanding students whose work was highlighted at the event. This was a 48% increase from last years participation. The symposium included a keynote speaker, the new addition to the Animal Science Department, Dr. Jacqueline Jackson, a poster session of attractive posters showcasing the student's research, a graduate school recruitment phase, and a buffet of hors d' oeuvres and punch for the guest to take pleasure in.
The graduate school segment featured representatives from Auburn University, Colorado State University, MIT, Tuskegee University's Material Science and Engineering and Integrative Biosciences PhD Programs, Tulane University, University of Alabama, and University of Alabama at Huntsville.
The posters were judged and at the conclusion of the symposium the winners were announced. The first place winner was Adrian Grant, second place was awarded to Raphael Malbrue, and third place was received by Shaina Attoh. All the participants received a certificate of participation and a university token donated by the National Center for Bioethics. A list of the posters presented follows.
Sharee Small, DUR, said "This year's event was great! I was so excited about the graduate school recruiters being able to attend and the response they had to the event. They enjoyed it the event to the extent that they have asked to be a part of the event next year. This is not to give any less credit or excitement to the number of students and the mentors we had to participate as their continual support and participation makes the event a huge success every year. I am really proud of all the students and their advisors for putting forth the hard work and exerting the energy to participate in this event to make it a success. It was well worth the effort we put into making it happen after seeing the students so excited to talk about their research and seeing the recruiters so eager to learn more about the student's projects. They were impressed with the quality of work the students exhibited as well as the initiative of so many students to be involved in reaserch so early in their careers. I thought I was excited last year to plan for the 2008 event, now with the success of the graduate school addition, I can't wait to see the expansion for next years event as I already have some early planning strategies in mind. I want to continue to reward the students for all of their efforts in being young researchers in every way possible and they are enjoying this event more and more."
2008 Student Participants
Angelo Alexander
Title: The Relationship between Gender and Visualizing Three Dimensionality from Two Dimensional Topographic Maps
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Rossi and Dr. Khan
Angelo Alexander
Title: Wing-In-Ground Effect: A Design Element
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Khan
Howard Azaga
Title: Derivation of a Herron-Like Formula for Finding the Area of a Triangle in Terms of its Altitudes
Major: Mathematics
Advisor: Dr. Windham
Zayna Ali
Title: Simulating a Turbine Engine with a Cold Pipe for Inlet Testing
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Khan
Shaina Attoh
Title: Correlational Analyses Between Mitochondrial Protein Damage in Brain Regions and Behavioral Performance
Major: Biology
Advisor: Dr. Gray
Mentor: Dr. Forster and Dr. Sumien (UNTHSC)
Kala Bean
Title:
Major: Chemistry
Advisor: Dr. Floyd-Smith
Hali Chambers
Title: The Relationship between Gender and Visualizing Three Dimensionality from Two Dimensional Topographic Maps
Major: Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi and Dr. Khan
Emily Coates
Title: Optimization of a qRT-PCR Assay to Measure Levels of Estrogen Receptor -a, Estrogen Receptor -b and S2 in Mouse Liver
Major: Animal and Poultry Science
Advisor: Dr. Bolden-Tiller
Floyd Davis
Title:
Major: Biology
Advisor: Dr. Marcia Martinez
Schontonia Davis
Title: Efficacy of tumeric (Curcuma longa) containing a known level of curcumin to ameliorate the adverse effects of ochratoxin A in broiler chics
Major: Animal and Poultry Science
Advisor: Dr, Nar Gurung
Shellena Eskridge
Title: Daddy What's Wrong? Adversity and Current Functioning Related to Homeless Father Parenting
Major: Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi
Shellena Eskridge
Title: The Relationship between Gender and Visualizing Three Dimensionality from Two Dimensional Topographic Maps
Major: Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi and Dr. Khan
Raquel Faulkner
Title: Wing-In-Ground Effect: A Design Element
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Khan
Krystal Ferrell
Title: The Relationship between Gender and Visualizing Three Dimensionality from Two Dimensional Topographic Maps
Major: Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi and Dr. Khan
Stacy File
Title: Wing-In-Ground Effect: A Design Element
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Khan
Adrian Grant
Title: Ambipolar Solution-Processed Organic Field Transistor with Al Metal as Source/Drain Electrodes
Major: Electrical Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Marc Karam
Kyra Jones
Title: The effect of Acids on the Astringency of Whey Protein Beverages
Major: Food and Nutritional Science
Advisor: Dr. Adelia Bovell-Benjamin
Justin Lee
Title: Bio-Inspired Flight Research
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Kahn
Erinn Mackey
Title: Optimization of a qRT-PCR Assay to Measure Levels of Estrogen Receptor -a, Estrogen Receptor -b and S2 in Mouse Liver
Major: Animal and Poultry Science
Advisor: Dr. Bolden-Tiller
Raphael Malbrue
Title: Genes Involved in Lipid Metabolism Found in the Duodenum of Obesity-Prone and Obesity Resistant Rats
Major: Animal and Poultry Science
Advisor: Dr. Bolden-Tiller
Kenya McLin
Title: A Simple Delay Differential Equation
Major: Mathematics
Advisor: Dr. Windham
Kara Pickett
Title: Prevention of Caprine Infectious Diseases using Probiotics
Major: Animal Science
Advisor: Dr. Alexander
Kara Pickett
Title: Study of Kaolin Consumption: Survey of Macon County Stores
Major: Animal Science
Advisor: Dr. Alexander
Aneesha Reeder
Title: The Relationship between Gender and Visualizing Three Dimensionality from Two Dimensional Topographic Maps
Major: Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi and Dr. Khan
Jennifer Stewart
Title: The Relationship between Gender and Visualizing Three Dimensionality from Two Dimensional Topographic Maps
Major: Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi and Dr. Khan
Nakeisha Thomas
Title: Dosing Protocols and Variables Affecting the Amount of Methylmercury Ingested During Puberty in a Fertility Study on Female Rats
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi
Nakeisha Thomas
Title: The Relationship between Gender and Visualizing Three Dimensionality from Two Dimensional Topographic Maps
Major: Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Rossi and Dr. Khan
Erica Thompson
Title: Using Vectors to Do Geometry
Major: Electrical Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Hussain Elalaoui-Talibi
` Nicole Walker
Title: Investigation of the Optical and Rheological Properties of Polyethylene Glycol Diacrylate Pre-polymer Solutions
Major: Chemical Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Floyd-Smith
Shannon Walker
Title: Knowledge and Attitudes of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in Physicians-A Survey of UNT Health Science Center Faculty
Major: Biology
Advisor: Bruce Dubin, D.O. (UNTHSC)
Tirrany Wilson
Title: Cellular Phone Radiation and Male Infertility: A Systematic Review of Epidemiologic Studies
Major: Biology
Advisor: (UNTHSC)
