Conference Presentations

2018 Conference Presentations

Butler, Brock, and Jerry Darsey. 2018. Research towards the improvement of anti-microbial compounds for food safety and extended shelf life. Poster. Research and Creative Works Showcase, UA Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, April 12.

Butler, Brock, and Jerry Darsey. 2018. Research towards the improvement of anti-microbial compounds for food safety and extended shelf life. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 20-21.  Third Place.

Curry, Courtney and Nawab Ali.  2018.  Examining the antimicrobial activities of PNDC nanoparticles.  Poster.  Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 20-21.

Gregory, Jaylen.  2018.  The effects of radiation emitted from cell phones on the human head.  Poster.  Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 20-21.

Gregory, Kristen, Azure Yarbrough, and John Bush.  2018.  Investigations into the effects of caffeine on cell detain Dictyostelium discoideum.  Poster.  Posters at the Capitol, Little Rock, AR, February 14, 2018.

Gregory, Kristen, and John Bush. 2018. Localization and functional characterization of the constitutive active mutant of the Rab32c protein in Dictyostelium discoideum. Poster. Research and Creative Works Showcase, UA Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, April 12.

Gregory, Kristen, Azure Yarbrough, and John Bush.  2018.  Investigations into the effects of caffeine on cell detain Dictyostelium discoideum.  Poster.  Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 20-21.

Husband, Zaire.  2018.  Adapting Snipe-It to manage an equipment inventory.  Poster.  Posters at the Capitol, Little Rock, AR, February 14, 2018.

Husband, Zaire.  2018.  Adapting Snipe-It to manage an equipment inventory.  Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 22-24.

Husband, Zaire.  2018.  Adapting Snipe-It to manage an equipment inventory.  Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 20-21.

Salazar, Paloma, Sakr Elsaidi, Marina Avram, Daniel Nde, and Wei Zhao.  2018.  Copper-based nanocatalyst for hydrogen production.  Poster.  Posters at the Capitol, Little Rock, AR,  February 14, 2018.

Salazar, Paloma, Sakr Elsaidi, Marina Avram, Daniel Nde, and Wei Zhao.  2018.  Copper-based nanocatalyst for hydrogen production.  Poster.  Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 22-24.

Salazar, Paloma.  2018.  Producing hydrogen using a copper-based nanocatalyst. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 20-21.  Invited Oral Presentation.

Williams, LeShont’a, and Wei Zhao. 2018. Electrochemical CO2 reduction to chemicals using tin dioxide. Poster. Research and Creative Works Showcase, UA Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, April 12.

Williams, LeShont’a, and Wei Zhao. 2018. Electrochemical CO2 reduction to chemicals using tin dioxide. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 20-21.

2017 Conference Presentations

Castrillo, Kassandra, and Lizabeth Ortiz. 2017. Deep south conference: environmental event. Poster. Open House. College of Engineering and Information Science, UA Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, April 2.

Cossio, Osvaldo, Sreevishnu Cheerla, and Darin Jones. 2017. The design and synthesis of novel inhibitors of poly (ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) for tumor-selective therapy. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, March 2-5.

Cossio, Osvaldo, Sreevishnu Cheerla, and Darin Jones. 2017. The design and synthesis of novel inhibitors of poly (ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) for tumor-selective therapy. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 14-15.

Curry, Courtney, and Nawab Ali. 2017. Examining the antimicrobial activity of doped carbon nanoparticles. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 27-28.

Gregory, Jaylen, Vikram Sadhya, Jesse Allison, Gabriele Piccoli, and Dario Bonaretti. 2017. Eddystone beacons: an application for earthquake survivors identification. Poster. Student Research and Creative Works Expo, UA Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, April 3.

Gregory, Jaylen, Vikram Sadhya, Jesse Allison, Gabriele Piccoli, and Dario Bonaretti. 2017. Eddystone beacons: an application for earthquake survivors identification. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 14-15.

Gregory, Kristen, Vijayalakshmi Dantuluri, and Zeid Nima. 2017. The toxicity of nanomaterials in breast cancer cells. Poster. Posters at the Capitol, Little Rock, AR, February 15.

Gregory, Kristen, Vijayalakshmi Dantuluri, and Zeid Nima. 2017. The toxicity of nanomaterials in breast cancer cells. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, March 2-5.

Gregory, Kristen, Vijayalakshmi Dantuluri, and Zeid Nima. 2017. The toxicity of nanomaterials in breast cancer cells. Poster. Student Research and Creative Works Expo, UA Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, April 3.

Gregory, Kristen, Vijayalakshmi Dantuluri, and Zeid Nima. 2017. The toxicity of nanomaterials in breast cancer cells. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 14-15.

Gregory, Kristen, Azure Yarbrough, and John Bush. 2017. Investigations into the effects of caffeine on cell death in Dictyostelium discoideum. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 27-28.

Husband, Zaire, and Tom Coffin. 2017. Modifying Snipe It to organize inventory. Poster. Posters at the Capitol, Little Rock, AR, February 15.

Husband, Zaire, and Tom Coffin. 2017. Modifying Snipe It to organize inventory. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, March 2-5.

Husband, Zaire, and Tom Coffin. 2017. Modifying Snipe It to organize inventory. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 14-15.

Jackson, Tyrique. 2017. Understanding the dissemination of propaganda through social media. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 14-15.

Kuang-Nguyen, Jeannie, Rachel Hutchison, Jerry Darsey, Dave Soni, Osvaldo Cossio. 2017.   Increasing interest in chemistry. Poster. 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, San Francisco, CA, April 2-6.

Mckissick, Jasmine, and Yuri Zarate. 2017. Genetic causes of craniosynostosis. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, March 2-5.

Mckissick, Jasmine, and Yuri Zarate. 2017. Genetic causes of craniosynostosis. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 14-15. Second Place

Perez, Verenice, and Matthew McMahon. 2017. A study in regional externalities: differences in externalities across production and consumption sites. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 14-15. Honorable Mention

Salazar, Paloma, Sakr Elsaidi, Marina Avram, Daniel Nde, and Wei Zhao. 2017. Algae-biotemplaated water-splitting copper oxide nanocatalysts for hydrogen production. Poster. SciX – The Great SCIentific eXchange, Reno, NV, October 8-13.

Salazar, Paloma, Sakr Elsaidi, Marina Avram, Daniel Nde, and Wei Zhao. 2017. Algae-biotemplaated water-splitting copper oxide nanocatalysts for hydrogen production. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 27-28.

2016 Conference Presentations

Cossio, Osvaldo, Ramon Campos-Olivas, Clara Santiveri, Daniel Lietha, and Marta Acebron. 2016. Fragment based drug discovery of allosteric FAK inhibitors. Oral presentation. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 25-27.

Cossio, Osvaldo, Ramon Campos-Olivas, Clara Santiveri, Daniel Lietha, and Marta Acebron. 2016. Fragment based drug discovery of allosteric FAK inhibitors. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 8-9.

Cossio, Osvaldo, Sreevishnu Cheerla, and Darin Jones. 2016. The design and synthesis of novel inhibitors of poly (ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) for tumor-selective therapy. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 21-22.

Gregory, Jaylen, Vikram Sadhya, Jesse Allison, Gabriele Piccoli, and Dario Bonaretti. 2016. Eddystone beacons: an application for earthquake survivors identification. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 21-22.

Gregory, Kristen, Vijayalakshmi Dantuluri, and Zeid Nima. 2016. The toxicity of nanomaterils in breast cancer cells. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 21-22.

Hill, Amber, and Laura Ruhl. 2016. Sediment as a source of contamination from the Tri-state Mining District. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 25-27.

Hill, Amber, and Laura Ruhl. 2016. Sediment as a source of contamination from the Tri-state Mining District. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 8-9.

Hill, Amber, and Laura Ruhl. 2016. Sediment as a source of contamination from the Tri-state Mining District. Poster. Annual Student Research and Creative Works Expo, UA Little Rock, April 11.

Husband, Zaire, and Tom Coffin. 2016. Modifying Snipe It to organize inventory. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 21-22.

James, C’Asia. 2016. Photocatalytic Dye-Degradation using PNDCs. Oral Presentation. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 25-27. First Place in Chemistry.

James, C’Asia. 2016. Dye degradation of carbon-based nanomaterial, PNDC. Invited Oral Presentation. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 8-9.

Jones, Jeffrey, and Shawn Bourdo. 2016. Experimental simulation and optimization of a small-scale solar updraft power plant. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 8-9. First Place in Engineering/Technology.

McClanahan, Taylor, Cristina Huertas-Diaz, and Courtney Murdock. 2016. Microclimate effects on Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 25-27.

McClanahan, Taylor, Cristina Huertas-Diaz, and Courtney Murdock. 2016. Microclimate effects on Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 8-9.

Mckissick, Jasmine, and Yuri Zarate. 2016. Genetic causes of craniosynostosis. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 21-22.

Moore, Charles, Helen Benes, and J. C. Douglas. 2016. The use of transgenic mosquitos to hinder the spread of the Zika virus. Poster. Fifth Annual Central Arkansas Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. July 20.

Washington, Taylor, Katherine Lewandowski, Xiao-Qi Wang, W. Daniel, R. Kang, D. Giljohann, C. Mirkin, and Any S. Paller. 2016. Targeting psoriasis with topically-applied TNF-a antisense nanoconjugates. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 25-27.

Washington, Taylor, Katherine Lewandowski, Xiao-Qi Wang, W. Daniel, R. Kang, D. Giljohann, C. Mirkin, and Any S. Paller. 2016. Targeting psoriasis with topically-applied TNF-a antisense nanoconjugates. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 8-9. First Place in STEM.

Washington, Taylor, Katherine Lewandowski, Xiao-Qi Wang, W. Daniel, R. Kang, D. Giljohann, C. Mirkin, and Any S. Paller. 2016. Targeting psoriasis with topically-applied TNF-a antisense nanoconjugates. Poster. Annual Student Research and Creative Works Expo, UA Little Rock, April 11.

2015 Conference Presentations

Bouzihay, Nora. 2015. Identifying small-molecule inhibitors of breast cancer onset and progression. Oral Presentation. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 17-18.

Brown, Autumn, Anderson LaFont, Bailey Barnes, Jeffrey Jones, Alexandru Biris, and Shawn Bourdo. 2015. Thermal analysis of polymer-nanoparticle polymer films. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 19-21.

Brown, Autumn, Anderson LaFont, Bailey Barnes, Jeffrey Jones, Alexandru Biris, and Shawn Bourdo. 2015. Thermal analysis of polymer-nanoparticle polymer films. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 13.

Brown, Autumn. 2015. Thermal analysis of polymer-nanoparticle polymer films. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 17-18.

Cossio, Osvaldo. 2015. The cytotoxicity of nanoparticles coated with clostridium perfringens enterotoxin treatment on breast cancer. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 17-18.

Cossio, Osvaldo, Ramon Campos-Olivas, Clara Santiveri, Daniel Lietha, and Marta Acebron. 2015. Fragment based drug discovery of allosteric FAK inhibitors. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 6-7. Honorable Mention in Biological Sciences.

DeRamus III, Lafayette. 2015. Determining optimal characteristics for CIGS/CdS and InGaN solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation. Poster. “Posters at the Capitol,” Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock, AR, February 11, 2015.

DeRamus III, Lafayette, and Hye-Won Seo. 2015. Determining optimal characteristics for CIGS/CdS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 19-21. First place in Nano Science and Physics.

DeRamus III, Lafayette, and Hye-Won Seo. 2015. Determining optimal characteristics for CIGS/CdS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 13.

DeRamus III, Lafayette. 2015. Determining optimal characteristics for CIGS/CdS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 17-18. Second Place in STEM.

Hill, Amber, and Laura Ruhl. 2015. Sediment as a source of contamination from the Tri-state Mining District. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 6-7.

James, C’Asia. 2015. Photocatalytic Dye-Degradation using PNDCs. Oral Presentation. 22nd Annual UA Little Rock Ronald E. McNair Research Symposium. UA Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, September 2015. First Place in STEM.

James, C’Asia, and Brian Berry. 2015. Photocatalytic Dye-Degradation using PNDCs. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 6-7.

Jones, Jeffrey. 2015. Simulation and optimization of geometric parameters on a small-scale solar updraft tower. Poster. “Posters at the Capitol,” Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock, AR, February 11, 2015.

Jones, Jeffrey. 2015. Simulation and optimization of geometric parameters on a small-scale solar updraft tower. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 19-21. First place in Technology and Engineering.

McClanahan, Taylor. 2015. Intervention model of malaria. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 13.

McClanahan, Taylor. 2015. Intervention model of malaria. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 17-18.   Third Place in STEM.

Simmons, Martiyha. 2015. DsDNA-assisted dissolution of tungsten disulfide in aqueous solution. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 13.

Simmons, Martiyha. 2015. DsDNA-assisted dissolution of tungsten disulfide in aqueous solution. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 17-18.

2014 Conference Presentations

Biris, Alexandru, Osvaldo Cossio, and Anindiya Ghosh, and Meena Mahmood. 2014. The cytotoxicity of nanoparticles coated with Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin treatment on breast cancer. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 7-8.

Brown, Autumn, James Poland, Emanuel Zlibut, and Natalie Arnett. 2014. The synthesis of novel block copolymers containing poly (xylitol sebacic acid) and poly (glycolic acid). Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12.

Brown, Autumn, James Poland, Emanuel Zlibut, and Natalie Arnett. 2014. The synthesis of novel block copolymers containing poly (xylitol sebacic acid) and poly (glycolic acid). Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 21.

Brown, Autumn, Andrson LaFont, Bailey Barnes, Jeffrey Jones, Alexandru Biris, and Shawn Bourdo. 2014. Thermal analysis of polymer-nanoparticle polymer films. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 7-8.

Cossio, Osvaldo, Meena Mahmood, and Anindya Ghosh. 2014. The cytotoxicity of clostridium perfringens enterotoxin (CPE) with nanoparticles on drug resistance human breast cancer cell lines. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 21.

Dawson, Victoria, and Amy Scurlock. 2014. Innate immunity and strain-related differences in the peanut allergic response. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12. First place.

DeRamus III, Lafayette, and Jingbiao Cui. 2014. Optimization of CIGS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 20-22.

DeRamus III, Lafayette, and Jingbiao Cui. 2014. Optimization of CIGS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12.

DeRamus III, Lafayette, and Jingbiao Cui. 2014. Optimization of CIGS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 21.

DeRamus III, Lafayette, and Hye-Won Seo. 2014. Determining optimal characteristics for CIGS/CdS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 7-8. Second Place in Physics.

Jones, Jeffrey. 2014. Synthesis and tensile testing of polyurethane polymers for tissue engineering. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12.

Jones, Jeffrey. 2014. Transitioning from a two-year college to a four-year university.   Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12. Invited paper.

Jones, Jeffrey, and Shawn Bourdo. 2014. Simulation and optimization of geometric parameters of a small-scale solar updraft tower. Oral Presentation. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 7-8.

McClanahan, Taylor. 2014. The longevity of wild and captive Orcas. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12.

McClanahan, Taylor. 2014. Intervention model for malaria. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, November 7-8.

Odeniyi, Bukola, and Nawab Ali. 2014. Simulated microgravity perturbs cytoskeletal protein expression in mammalian cells. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12. Third place.

Odeniyi, Bukola, and Dolapo Odeniyi. 2014. Guideline and advice on applying for M.D./Ph.D. programs. Oral Presentation. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12. Invited paper.

Odeniyi, Dolapo, Lirong Zeng, Ravi Mural, and Bangjun Zhou. 2014. Characterization of tomato Rub1/Nedd8-conjugating enzymes SIUbc18/19. Oral Presentation. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 20-22. First place in Plant Research.

Odeniyi, Dolapo, Lirong Zeng, Ravi Mural, and Bangjun Zhou. 2014. Characterization of tomato Rub1/Nedd8-conjugating enzymes SIUbc18/19. Oral Presentation. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 11-12. Invited paper.

2013 Conference Presentations

Bouzihay, Nora. 2013. Defining markers of “stemness” in canine mesenchymal stem cells from various tissue sources. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 28-March 2.

Bouzihay, Nora, Rudell Screven, Elizabeth Kenyon, Michael Myers, Haile Yancy, Elmer Bigley II, Lynne Boxer, Mark Skasko, Min Zhu. 2013. Defining markers of “stemness” in canine mesenchymal stem cells from various tissue sources. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 12-13.

Bouzihay, Nora, Rudell Screven, Elizabeth Kenyon, Michaels Myers, Haile Yancy, Elmer Bigley III, Lynne Boxer, Mark Skasko, and Min Zhu. 2013. Defining markers of “stemness” in canine mesenchymal stem cells from various tissue sources. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 15.

Burger, Jacob, and Stephen Grace. 2013. Variations in photosynthesis, chlorophyll, and carotenoids in two tomato cultivars under varying light intensities. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 12-13.

De La Paz, Marissa, and Stephen Grace. 2013. Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics reveals variation in tomato light regulation. Poster. Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, DC, February 28-March 2.

De La Paz, Marissa, and Stephen Grace. 2013. Metabolomic analysis of light regulation effects in tomato genotypes. Oral presentation. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 12-13.

De La Paz, Marissa, and Stephen Grace. 2013. Metabolomic analysis of light regulation effects in tomato genotypes. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 15.

De La Paz, Marissa, Ryne Ramaker, and Stephen Grace. 2013. Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics reveals variation in light regulation in tomato genotypes. Poster. NSF Arkansas ASSET Annual Meeting, Little Rock, AR, June.

DeRamus, Lafayette. 2013. Optimization of GIGS solar cells through AFORS-HET simulation program. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 18-19. Second place in Physics.

McClanahan, Taylor. 2013. Longevity of wild and captive orcas. Poster. 20th Annual Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium and Awards Reception. UA Little Rock. September 19.

McClanahan, Taylor. 2013. Longevity of wild and captive orcas. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 18-19.

Odeniyi, Ayodeji, and Shawn Bourdo. 2013. The effects of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) diameter on the strength of polymer-MWCNT composites. Poster. 20th Annual Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium and Awards Reception. UA Little Rock. September 19.

Odeniyi, Bukola, Z. Javid, Z. Al-karakooly, S. Kilpatrym, J. Post, and N. Ali. 2013. Microgravity produces morphological and biochemical changes in mammalian cells. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 12-13.

Odeniyi, Bukola, and Zartashia Javid. 2013. Microgravity produces morphological and biochemical changes in mammalian cells. Poster. First place in Undergraduate Life Sciences. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 15.

Odeniyi, Bukola, Z. Javid, Z. Al-karakooly, S. Kilparty, J. Post, and N. Ali. 2013. Microgravity produces morphological and biochemical changes in mammalian cells. Poster. Arkansas Space Grant Symposium, Morrilton, AR, April 19.

Odeniyi, Bukola, and Nawab Ali. 2013. The effect of microgravity on expression of the G-protein coupled receptor CCR5 in human coronary artery endothelial cells (HCAEC) grown in HARV culture vessel. Poster. 20th Annual Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium and Awards Reception. UA Little Rock. September 19.

Odeniyi, Dolapo, R. Mural, B. Zhou, and L. Zeng. 2013. Characterization of the tomato ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme SIUbc19 in plant immunity. Poster. Spring Research Conference of Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Little Rock, AR, April 12-13.

Odeniyi, Dolapo. 2013. Characterization of the tomato ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme SIUbc19 in plant immunity. Poster. UA Little Rock Research Expo, Little Rock, AR, April 15. Third place in Undergraduate Life Sciences.

Odeniyi, Dolapo, and Lirong Zeng. 2013. Characterization of the tomato Rub1/Nedd8-conjugating enzymes SIUbc18/19 in plant immunity and development. Poster. 20th Annual Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Research Symposium and Awards Reception. UA Little Rock. September 19.

Ortiz-Silva, Javier. 2013. Age, disuse, and reambulation effects on cortical bone compartment-specific expression of sclerotin in osteocytes. Poster. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference, Fayetteville, AR, October 18-19.

2012 Conference Presentations

Allen, Ruddie. Career discovery in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 2012. Poster. Ark-LSAMP Spring Research Conference, Little Rock, AR, April, 20-21.

Bonney, Samuel, and Olga Tarasenko. 2012. Effect of carbohydrate-based conjugate on Bacillus anthracis spores in vivo. Poster. UA Little Rock Undergraduate Expo, April, 16.

Bonney, Samuel, and Olga Tarasenko. 2012. Ex vivo and in vivo study of glycoconjugates on Bacillus spores. 18th Annual SAEOPP McNair/SSS Scholars Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 21-24.

Bouzihay, Nora, Jim Luba, Anindya Ghosh, and Shane Sullivan. 2012. Identifying biomarkers in diabetes. Poster. Ark-LSAMP Spring Research Conference, Little Rock, AR, April, 20-21.

Houston III, James. 2012. Evaluating heat transfer efficiency solutions. Emerging Researchers National Conference, in Atlanta, February 23-25. Presentation.

Houston III, James. 2012. Evaluating heat transfer efficiency solutions. Poster. UA Little Rock Undergraduate Expo, April, 16.

Houston III, James. 2012. Evaluating heat transfer efficiency solutions. Ark-LSAMP Spring Research Conference, Little Rock, AR, April, 20-21.

Odeniyi, Bukola, Charla Wiley, and Elvin T. Price. 2012. The effects of fenofibrate on RANTES (CCL5) and CCR5: potential implications for HIV. Emerging Researchers National Conference, in Atlanta, February 23-25. Poster. Second place in Cell Biology.

Odeniyi, Bukola, Ryan Farris, Charla Wiley, Elvin T. Price, and D. Pharm. 2012. Fenofibrate modulates the expression of receptor in CCR5 cells; potential implications for HIV. Poster. UA Little Rock Undergraduate Expo, April, 16. First Place in Health Sciences.

Odeniyi, Bukola, Charla Wiley, and Elvin T. Price. 2012. The effects of fenofibrate on RANTES (CCL5) and CCR5: potential implications for HIV. Poster. Ark-LSAMP Spring Research Conference, Little Rock, AR, April, 20-21.