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Summer 2007- Summer 2008 Annual Summary of Scholar Plan of Action Projects
Research, Conferences, Internships, Service Learning


Undergraduate Student Research Projects

Texas State HLSAMP Scholars Michelle Jackson (biology) and James May (biology)
working in the research labs at Rice University, Houston TX


“The Effect of Carbon Nanomaterial on the Bioavailability of Developmental Toxins”
Scholar: Cindy Obioha (biochemistry), summer ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ellen Lane (Dept. of Biochemistry and Cell Biology-Rice University)

“Expression and Structural Analysis of the Hsp70 Escort Protein Hep1 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae”
Scholar: James May (biology), summer ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Joff Silberg (Dept. of Biochemistry and Cell Biology-Rice University)

“Primary Side-Specific Endothelial Cell Culturing from the Aortic Valve” Scholar: Michelle Jackson (biology), summer ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Jerome Salterelli ( Dept. of Bioengineering-Rice University)

“Coupled Oscillary Systems"
Scholar: Francisco Sanchez (mathematics/history), summer ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer (Dept. of Mathematics-Texas Tech University)

“Ligands for H2 Catalysts: Synthesis of 2,2'-bipyridine-3,3'-dithiol”
Scholar: Kristen Gould (chemistry), summer ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Richard S. Glass (Dept. of Chemistry-University of Arizona)

“Investigative studies of cognate and non-cognate tRNA binding by intact Human Lysyl tRNA Synthetase"
Scholar: Shola Obafemi (biochemistry), summer '07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Pearl Tsang (Dept. of Chemistry-University of Cincinnati)

“Power Conditioning and Inverters in Photovoltaic Systems”
Scholar: Brian Johnson (physics/sound recording technology), fall ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Karl Stephan (Dept. of Technology-Texas State)

“Coprime Labeling”
Scholar: Francisco Sanchez (mathematics/history), fall ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Nathaniel Dean (Dept. of Mathematics-Texas State)

“Infrared Spectra of Type Ia Supernovae”
Scholar: John Barnard (physics), fall '07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Howie Marion (Dept. of Physics-Texas State)

“Low-cost Manufacturing of Bio-Based Polyurethane/E-Glass Composites”
Scholar: Stephen Jones (industrial engineering), fall ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Jitendra Tate (Ingram School of Engineering-Texas State)

“Herbs, spices and medicinal plants used in Hispanic traditional medicine can inhibit quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa “
Scholar: Veronica Huerta (microbiology), fall ‘07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Dhiraj Vattem (Dept. of Food & Nutrition Science-Texas State), Dr. Robert McLean (Dept. of Biology-Texas State)

“Introduction to Laboratory Research”
Scholar: Victoria Dominguez (food and nutrition), fall '07
Research Supervisor: Dr. Dhiraj Vattem (Dept. of Food & Nutrition Science-Texas State)

“Telomerase: Turning on and off in cancer cells”
Scholar: Kyle Hughes (biochemistry), spring ‘08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Wendi David (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry-Texas State)

Research Internship - Edwards Aquifer Research Data Center
Scholar: James May (biology), spring '08
Research Supervisor: Mr. Victor Castillo (EARDC-Texas State)

“Lightning and Stable Atmospheric Pressure Fireballs in Air”
Scholar: Brian Johnson (physics/sound recording technology), spring ‘08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Karl Stephan (Dept. of Physics-Texas State)

“Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Bio-based Composites”
Scholar: Stephen Jones (industrial engineering), spring ‘08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Jitendra Tate (Ingram School of Engineering-Texas State)

“Chromosomal DNA Repair, Telomere Stability, and Cell Aging”
Scholar: Jasmine Joseph (biochemistry), spring ‘08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Kevin Lewis (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry-Texas State)

“Surface/Interface Science”
Scholar: David Rosas (chemistry), spring ‘08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Carl Ventrice (Dept. of Physics-Texas State)

“Studying Supernova”
Scholar: Felipe Munoz (industrial technology-construction), spring ‘08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Howie Marion (Dept. of Physics-Texas State University)

“Enzymatic Function in Biodesulfurization”
Scholar: Cindy Obioha (biochemistry), spring ‘08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Linette Watkins (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry-Texas State)

"Manipulating Naturally Occurring Carbon Nanotubes"
Scholar: Angelika Fuller (chemistry/resource & environmental studies), spring '08
Research Supervisor:  Dr. Gary Beall (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry-Texas State)

NanoCER/Nanosystems Chemistry and Engineering Research - UCLA Summer REU Program
Scholar: Rebecca Flores (chemistry), summer '08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Robin Garrell (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry-UCLA)
 

Arizona State Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute Summer REU Program
Scholar: Francisco Sanchez (mathematics/history), summer '08
Research Supervisor: 

American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund - Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas State University - summer research
Scholar: Michael Sanchez (chemistry), summer '08
Research Supervisors: Dr. Patrick Cassidy, Dr. Chad Booth (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry-Texas State)
 

“Solvent-Coordinated Complexes of the [trans-B20H18]2- Anion” - Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas State University - summer research
Scholar: Nick Mustachio (chemistry/applied  mathematics), summer '08
Research Supervisor: Dr. Debra Feakes (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry-Texas State)

 

 

Academic and Professional Conferences

Texas State HLSAMP Scholar Francisco Sanchez (mathematics/history)
presents his research on Co-Prime Labeling at the
Fall '07 Mathematics Undergraduate Student Research Conference in Huntsville, Texas


State of Texas Energy Conservation Office Conference on “Renewable Energy Roundup              and Green Living”
Audubon Expedition Institute Conference on “Education, Leadership, and Activism for                    a Life-Sustaining Civilization"
6th Annual North Carolina OPT-ED Alliance Day Undergraduate Student Research Conference
3rd ASM Conference on Cell-Cell Communication on Bacteria
American Society of Microbiology Conference on Pseudomonas
American Society of Microbiology, Texas Branch
Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientists International Symposium & Career Fair
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientists Leadership Conference
Hispanic Engineers National Awards and Achievements Annual Conference
American YouthWorks Regional Conference on Green Affordable Housing
U.S. Green Building Council - LEED for New Construction Technical Review
Institute for Industrial Engineers Regional Conference
Mathematical Association of America, Texas Section Meeting
University of Texas Medical Branch/University of Houston Medical School Premedical Conference
American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology National Conference
University Honors Program Undergraduate Student Research Conference, Texas State University
Boron in the Americas IX Conference

 

 

Internships/Service Learning/Volunteer Projects


Texas State HLSAMP Scholar Dave Trevino (industrial technology-construction)
lends a helping hand at Bobcat Build
Texas State HLSAMP Scholars Marina Andruzzi (industrial technology-construction),
Michael Bazan (engineering technology), Asha James (biology),
and Dave Trevino (industrial technology-construction) volunteer for Engineering Day


Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos TX
Govalle Rehabilitation Center, Austin TX
Texas State Bobcat Build
Texas State MAES Science Extravaganza
Texas State CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) Tutoring Project
Texas State Medical Explorers
Texas State University Associated Student Government
Texas State University Math Tutoring Lab
Texas State Chemistry Club Student Organization
Texas State Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Instructional Assistantship
Texas State Department of Mathematics Instructional Assistantship
Texas State Department of Mathematics Mix It Up Math Education Program
Texas State Department of Mathematics, Fundamentals of Conceptual Understanding
  and Success (FOCUS) program
Texas State Institute of Industrial Engineers, Student Chapter
Remodel Your Bottle - HLSAMP Scholars Program Educational Project

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