What is the Joint Annual Research Symposium (JARS)?
Tuskegee University is hosting the Seventh Joint Annual Research Symposium (JARS 2016) organized by the Tuskegee University Office of Undergraduate Research. Please check your schedule to see if you can visit us on Thursday and Friday, March 17th - 18th, 2016. The meeting will be held in Tompkins Hall located on Tuskegee University’s campus. The event has combined the 17th Annual HBCU-UP Research Symposium, the 43rd Annual Sigma Xi Symposium, and the 6th Annual Minority Access to Research and Careers Symposium into one multidisciplinary event. This meeting will feature research conducted by guest speakers from various institutions. In addition, JARS will feature projects completed by Tuskegee University undergraduate and graduate students in STEAM majors, including but not limited to Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Integrative Biosciences, Mathematics, Material Science, Psychology, Physics, Veterinary Medicine, English, History & Political Science, and Psychology & Sociology. The objectives of the conference are to help undergraduate and graduate students enhance their STEAM communication skills and better understand how to prepare for STEAM careers. Students will have the opportunity to present their research in oral or poster format during the two days event and win awards. If you are interested, feel free to register or contact Dr. Fan Wu at JARS@mytu.tuskegee.edu or 334-727-8362.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DUE FRIDAY MARCH 04, 2016, 5PM CST
Joint Annual Research Symposium Guest Speakers
Dr. Cheryl Seals
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Auburn University
Dr. Cristal M. Hill
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Muscle Biology and Meat Science, Mississippi State University
Dr. NaShara C. Mitchell
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Development
Director, Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals, Indiana University
JARS 2016 Abstract Submission Guidelines for Oral Presentations and Poster Presentations
Deadline: Friday, March 04, 2016
1. Abstract is formatted with single spacing as a Word document.
2. Abstract is 5 ¼” (13.5 cm) wide and 4 ½” (11.5 cm) high (margins) on an 8.5" x 11" page. Do not put a border around the text area. Do not type abstract in a "text box".
3. The title should be followed first by the authors, and then author affiliations.
4. Designate with an asterisk (use only an asterisk) the person who is presenting at the meeting.
5. Your abstract should be informative, containing: a) a short statement of the study’s specific objective, b) a brief statement of methods, c) a summary of the results, and d) a statement of the conclusions.
6. Abstract is font style Times New Roman, font size 10 or larger. The abstract will be reduced for the “Proceedings”. Font sizes smaller than 10 become unreadable.
7. The title is not underlined, bold, italic, nor entirely in upper case.
8. Italicize only scientific words. Do not italicize the entire title or author names.
9. Submit your abstract via email to JARS@mytu.tuskegee.edu
10. Poster boards for poster presentations should be be approximately 4’H by 8’W. The poster should start in the upper left-hand corner; from here the poster should flow from left to right and top to bottom. The title-author(s)-sponsoring institution heading for your poster must be at the top of the board. Use letters, numbers, or arrows to indicate the proper flow to the audience. For the best results, choose one background color for the poster board. To draw the audience, use contrasting colors where appropriate in charts, graphs, and diagrams.
SEE EXAMPLE BELOW
THE EFFECT OF abc-2 ON LONGEVITY-ASSOCIATED IN C. ELEGANS.
Marsh Mellow, and Dr. Chuck Wagon, Department of Biology, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088.
This research is aimed at understanding the genetic and cellular mechanisms of aging. Our goal is to generate strains of the nematode C. elegans that can be used for 1) predicting the longevity of individual animals, and 2) genetic analysis of mutants extended life span. Previous work has shown that the abc-2 is over expressed in the long-lived def-2 mutant. The def-2 mutation reduces insulin-like signaling and doubles adult life span. To visually monitor activity of the insulin-like signaling pathway, a reporter gene encoding a jellyfish green fluorescent protein (GFP) was fused to abc-2 regulatory sequences for expression. Since the nematode is transparent, each of its 1,000 cells can be seen in the microscope, and cells that express abc-2 can be identified by their green fluorescence. To create a useful reporter strain, it was first necessary to inject the recombinant abc-2::GFP reporter (transgene) into the nematode germ line along with another marker gene (rol-6) to identify the genetically transformed animals. Gamma irradiation was used to integrate the transgenes into a chromosome so all progeny would stably inherit them. The progeny of 400 irradiated animals were screened and 11 lines appeared to carry integrated transgenes. These are being backcrossed with the wild-type to both remove any other gamma-induced mutations, and to confirm the integration. They will then be mated with long-lived mutation to determine if GFP expression is a predictor of longevity. (Supported by NIH Grant #XXXXXX)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF POSTERS
The Poster board is tan and is 5' high and 5' wide. Your poster may be prepared to fill this space or a lesser space (e.g., 3.5' by 3.5'). Leave space in the upper left comer of the board for your poster number. This number will be provided for you and will be found in the published proceedings of the symposium. Prepare for the top of your poster space a title board indicating the title of the poster and the authors. Identify the person presenting the poster preferably by underlining or by indicating with an asterisk. The lettering for the title board should be not less than 1" high. A copy of your abstract in large type should be part of your poster.
Bear in mind that your illustrations will be viewed from distances of 3' or more. All lettering should be at least 3/8" high, preferably in bold font. Charts, drawings, and illustrations might well be similar to those used in making slides. Block lettering can be used to add emphasis and clarity. Captions should be brief and labels few and clear. It is helpful to viewers if the sequence to be followed in studying your material is indicated by numbers, letters, or arrows.
Your poster should be self-explanatory so that you are free to supplement and discuss particular points raised by inquiry. The poster session offers a more intimate forum for informal discussion than the slide presentation, but this becomes difficult if you are obliged to devote most of your time to merely explain your poster to a succession of visitors. You may find it useful to have on hand a tablet of sketch paper and suitable drawing materials, but please do not write on the plywood poster boards.
Congratulations to the Winners!
Undergraduate Oral Presentations:
First: Joshua Madden (Biology)
Second: Deidre Dillon (Animal Science)
Third: Gustavo Cardona (Political Science)
Undergraduate Poster Presentations:
First: Steven Gaillard (Electrical Engineering)
Second: Kayla Jones (Animal Science)
Third: Deidre Dillon (Animal Science)
Graduate Oral Presentations:
First: Syed Ahmed (Electrical Engineering)
Second: Md. Shakir Uddin Ahmed (Integrative Biosciences)
Third: Nabila Nujhat (Electrical Engineering)
Graduate Poster Presentations:
First: Chemar Huntley (Materials Science and Engineering)
Second: Farooq Syed (Materials Science and Engineering)
Third: Ahmad Salam (Biology)
Program Agenda (Click here to Download PDF Version)
Thursday – March 17, 2016
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony…………………….…… Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
Welcome………………………………………...........……………...Dr. Fan Wu
Interim Director
Tuskegee University Office of Undergraduate Research
Opening Remarks…………………..…....….……...……Dr. Brian Johnson
7th President of Tuskegee University
Invited Presentation….……………….........……………..Dr. Cheryl Seals
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Auburn University
4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. JARS Judges Orientation………………....Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
Dr. Melissa Reeves
Department of Chemistry
Tuskegee University
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. JARS Student Presenters Orientation...Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
Professor Asif Baba
Department of Computer Science
Tuskegee University
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Professional Development Workshop..Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
PCOM, UIUP, UAB, and Navy
Dr. Richard Whittington
Department of Biology
Tuskegee University
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Reception Dinner with Guest Speaker…..Ballroom, Tompkins Hall
STEAMED for Social Impact
Dr. NaShara C. Mitchell
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Development
Director, Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals, Indiana University
Friday – March 18, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. JARS Registration Check-in.……...……..Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
Sigma Xi table setup………………..………...………...Dr. Maria Calhoun
Advisor, Sigma Xi
Poster Setup…………....………………...……….Ballroom, Tompkins Hall
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Invited Presentation….…………..……………Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
The Metabolic Effects of Diet-Induced Obesity in Hypopitiutary Ames Dwarf Mice
Dr. Cristal M. Hill
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Undergraduate Oral Presentation Session 1.... Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
1. University Rocket Launch Initiative
Jamal Wilson, etc., Aerospace Science Engineering
2. Characterization of Interleukin-6 mRNA and Protein Expression in the Caprine Testes
Kristin Blount, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
3. Web Programming Language and Browser Security
Destanni Golatt, Computer Science
4. Regulation of Glutaminase in GRM1-expressing Melanoma Cells
Deidre Dillon, Chemistry
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Undergraduate Oral Presentation Session 2...Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
1. Analyzing the First Sharecropping Contracts: A South Carolinian Plantation
Gustavo Cardona, Political Science
2. Virtual Nuclear Weapons in International Security
Jamila Rice, Political Science
3. Nano-Targeting of PSMA and uPAR for Prostate Cancer Treatment and Imaging
Joshua Madden, etc., Biology.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Invited Presentation….…………………...........…Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
Contemporary Research in Meat Science and Muscle Biology: From the Farm to the Fork
Dr. Derris Burnett
g Muscle Biology and Meat Science, Mississippi State University
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch……………..................………………………….…. Cafeteria, Tompkins Hall
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Undergraduate Poster Session……….....……….....Ballroom, Tompkins Hall
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Graduate Poster Session……........………………......Ballroom, Tompkins Hall
15 Undergraduate and 10 Graduate from STEAM majors. The participants are list at the end.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Graduate Oral Presentation Session 1………....Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
1. Mobile Campus Map
Dwayne Clarke, etc., Computer Science.
2. New Features Development Based on WeChat Public Account Platform
Jian Jiang, etc., Computer Science
3. Flexible And Electrically Conductive Films for Electronic Application
Syed Ziauddin Ahmed, Electrical Engineering
4. Multi-material deposition technologies for electronics applications
Nabila Nujhat, Electrical Engineering
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Graduate Oral Presentation Session 2……...…..Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
1. High Performance Numerical Solutions of Heat and Mass Transfer Simulation in Capillary Porous Media Using GPGPU
Abisoye Ogunniyan, etc., Computer Science.
2. Nano-guided targeting of PSMA and GnRH-R on Prostate Tumors to improve Delivery of Prostate Cancer Therapeutics
Farhana Sultana, Biology
3. Comparative Analyses of Thymic Nurse Cells from Lupus and non Lupus Prone Mice
Edeoba Edobor, Biology
4. Quantification of ISYNA1mRNA expression in the goat testis
Ebony Richardson, Animal and Poultry Sciences
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Graduate Oral Presentation Session 3……...…..Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
1. Processing and Characterization of Bismaleimide Composites Modified with Core-Shell Siloxane (CSS)/Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
Chukwuma Nweke, Materials Science and Engineering
2. Construction of Solid State Nanoreactor for the Synthesis and Characterization of Large Scale Metallic Nanoparticles
Aiesha Ethridge, Materials Science and Engineering
3. Control and Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior and Interfacial Properties through Molecular Dynamic
Farooq Syed, Materials Science and Engineering
4. The Effect of Functionalized Cellulose on the Thermal Stability of ABS and HIPS-Reinforced Composites
Chemar Huntley, Materials Science and Engineering
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Graduate Oral Presentation Session 4……...…..Auditorium, Tompkins Hall
1. In vitro Anti-parasitic Activity of Candidate Compounds on Adult and L3 Larvae Haemonchus contortus Parasites
Kwame Matthews, Integrative Biosciences
2. Pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo): A Potential Source of Bioactive Polyphenols Antioxidants for Chronic Disease Prevention
Soweto Thomas, Integrative Biosciences
3. Breast Cancer Exosomes Shows Kaiso Dependent Cellular Proliferation and Movement
Md. Shakir Uddin Ahmed, Integrative Biosciences
4. Captopril Attenuates Cytopathic Effects of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) in SH-SY5Y Cells
Amina Wofford, Integrative Biosciences
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closing Remarks……….…………………..................…………….Dr. Sheena Harris
Coordinator
Presidency Students Engagement Initiatives
List of Poster Sessions Participants:
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Undergraduate Poster Session…………….......….....Ballroom, Tompkins Hall
U1) University Rocket Launch Initiative
Jamal Wilson, etc., Aerospace Science Engineering
U2) Numerical Simulation of High Speed Flow Over a Cavity Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Uthman Clark, Aerospace Science Engineering
U3) Seasonal Water Quality Monitoring of Tuskegee Lake
Pearson Wheatley, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
U4) Evaluation of Colony forming units (CFU) in canine testicular cells isolated from fresh or frozen-thawed tissues
Lantana Grub, Animal Science
U5) A Behavioral Study of the Effect of Wet Bedding, Rotation, and Noise on 129SVEV Transgenic Mice vs. Control
Robert McGowan, Animal Science
U6) Autochthonous Flora and the Development of Induced Colon
Kayla - Marie Jones, Animal Science
U7) Dietary Omega 6: Omega 3 Fatty Acid Ratios and Green Leafy Vegetables Create an Antioxidant Defense System
Pecoria Bowers, Biology
U8) Nano-Targeting of PSMA and uPAR for Prostate Cancer Treatment and Imaging
Joshua Madden, Biology
U9) The Effects of Climate Change on Rumen Function and Microbiome in Moose (Alces alces)
William Willis, Biology
U10) Total Lipid and Fatty Acid Composition of Wild and Cultivated Mushrooms Species in Macon County: A Comparative Study
Jasmine Peyton, Biology
U11) Investigation of Peptide-Protein interactions of Newly Designed Peptides for Targeted Drug Delivery of Prostate Cancer
Megan Taylor, Chemistry
U12) Regulation of Glutaminase in GRM1-expressing Melanoma Cells
Deidre Dillon, Chemistry
U13) Total lipid, fatty acid and Phospholipid Composition of Cultivated Edible and Wild Mushrooms: A comparative Study
Hadassah Ashley, Chemistry
U14) Nano-textured Surfaces for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
Steven Gaillard, Electrical Engineering
U15) Virtual Nuclear Weapons in International Security
Jamila Rice, Political Science
U16) The Effects of the Social Environment on Adolescence Behavioral Problems
Adetoyosi Obikoya, Psychology
U17) Small Mammal Response to Prescribed Fire in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert
Aulaya Williams-Grant, Animal Science
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Graduate Poster Session………...……………......Ballroom, Tompkins Hall
G1) Characterization of ACE1 and ACE 2 in Goat Testes
Haley Beamon, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
G2) Growth and Biomass Production of (169) Miscanthus genotypes grown under Alabama conditions
Oyejare Amole, Agricultural Biotechnology
G3) Nano-guided targeting of PSMA and GnRH-R on Prostate Tumors to improve Delivery of Prostate Cancer Therapeutics
Farhana Sultana, Biology
G4) Molecular Modeling Studies of Novel Receptor Targeted Peptides in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Ahmad Salam, Biology
G5) Digital Age of Campus Maps on Mobile Devices
Dwayne Clarke, Computer Science
G6) New Features Development Based on WeChat Public Account Platform
Jian Jiang, Computer Science
G7) Log file Analysis using Linux, R and PostgreSQL
Beatrice Sampson, Computer Science
G8) Processing and Characterization of Bismaleimide Composites Modified with Core-Shell Siloxane (CSS)/Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
Chukwuma Nweke, Materials Science and Engineering
G9) The Effect of Functionalized Cellulose on the Thermal Stability of ABS and HIPS-Reinforced Composites
Chemar Huntley, Materials Science and Engineering
G10) Control and Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Added Epon 862 Nanocomposites: Investigating the Crosslinking Behavior and Interfacial Properties through Molecular Dynamic Simulations
Farooq Syed, Materials Science and Engineering
JARS Organizing Committee:
Dr. Deloris Alexander
Dr. Maria Calhoun
Dr. Sheena Harris
Dr. Melissa Reeves
Dr. Stephen Sodeke
Dr. Olga Bolden-Tiller
Dr. Richard Whittington
Dr. Fan Wu
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DUE FRIDAY MARCH 04, 2016, 5PM CST
STUDENT PRESENTATION SCHEDULE WITH BE AVAILABLE ON MARCH 10, 2016, 5PM CST
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