Congratulations to the 2016 INBRE/EPSCoR Summer Researchers
After nearly two months of laboratory research, seven research teams presented their findings to a gathering of Converse community members, family, friends and local college professors on July 29, 2016. Fourteen of the researchers were local high school students and were awarded a certificate of achievement by Provost Jeffrey Barker.
Congratulations to the following researchers:
“Development of a First Generation Galactose Biosensor” Mentored by Dr. Will Case and funded by INBRE Deborah Ezell, teacher at Chesnee High School: Kelsey Stuhn, Converse Undergraduate Stephanie Borum, Converse Undergraduate Ciara Steele, Converse Undergraduate Dylan Hayes, STARS*
“The Effect of Chronic Reishi Treatment on Scavenging Pathway Enzymes in Rat Liver” Mentored by Dr. Neval Erturk and funded by INBRE Alexander Giep, STARS* Adallas Gibson, STARS* Jonathan Strickland, STARS* Sreya Pudi, STARS*
“Synthesis and Analysis of a Molecular Balance” Mentored by Dr. Sheri Strickland and funded by EPSCoR: Hannah Allison, STARS* Riyan Deria, STARS*
“Analysis of the Molecular Weight Distribution of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB).” In partnership with Furman University and funded by INBRE: Ashley Thompson, Converse Undergraduate
“The Effects and Accumulation of 2,4-D and Glyphosate in Earthworms (Eisenia fetida)” Mentored by Dr. Edna Steel and Dr. Jeff Brotherton and funded by INBRE: Caitlin Lazurick, Converse Undergraduate Rachel Owings, Converse Undergraduate Emma Moore, STARS*
“An Investigation of Antibiotic Effects of Herbal Extracts on Medically Significant Bacteria” Mentored by Jessica Wilkerson, MAT Candidate, under the direction of Dr. Neval Erturk Funded by INBRE: Elena Roman, Legacy Charter High School Tyler Yates, Legacy Charter High School Scotdaija Jenkins, Legacy Charter High School Cynthia Oliver, Legacy Charter High School
“The Role of the Adenosine A3 Subtype Receptor in Time Perception” Mentored by Dr. Rich Keen and funded by INBRE: Jessica McGivern, Converse Undergraduate Kathleen Langbehn, Converse Undergraduate Samantha Go, STARS* Perla Ponce-Rojo, STARS*
*High school student participating in Science, Technology, and Research Scholars (STARS) Program