Research Month 2012 Student Presentations
Sponsored By: Office of the Provost Academic Service Learning Graduate Admissions Assistance Program McNair Scholars Program Office of Grants and Sponsored Research Ozanam Scholars Program Women in Science Society
Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 11th
Film Screening/Performance Art Bent Hall 101A, Queens Campus Showings: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 12th Poster Presentations
Taffner Field House, Noon to 3 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks Dr. Clover Hall Vice President Institutional Research & Academic Planning Taffner Field House: 2 p.m.
Friday, April 13th
Fine Arts Presentations D’Angelo Center Room 416A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 19th
Oral Presentations/Panel Discussions/Roundtables D’Angelo Center Seminar Rooms: 212, 301, 311, 312, 401 Noon to 4:30 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE
Katherine Bourn Learning Disabilities Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 1:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Dina Abdelsalam, Shrouk Omar Lexical Development in Bilingual Arabic-English Children Dr. Patrick Walden, Communication Sciences and Disorders (SJC) Poster: # 63
Geraldine Boyden, Taylor Chenail, Christian Schwoyer, Jessica Goff Investigating the Effects of Photoperiod on Chlorophyll Biosynthesis Dr. Dianella Howarth, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 7
John Agosta, Angela Monge The Moderating Effects of SES on the Relationship of Racism and Smoking Dr. Elizabeth Brondolo, Psychology (SJC) Poster: # 45
Theresa Brennan Student Involvement and Success at St. John's University Dr. Judith DeSena, Sociology (SJC) Oral Presentation: DAC 311, 1:20 - 1:40 p.m.
Muhammad Altaf, Alger Liang Denaturant Effects of Urea and Guanidinium Chloride on Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Surface Wetting: A Chemical Force Microscopy Study Dr. Joseph Serafin, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 31
Spencer Brophy The Impending World War: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Professor John Lin, Rhetoric Communication and Theater (SJC) Poster: # 48 Sarah Brown Public Opinions Toward Crime Dr. Judith DeSena, Sociology (SJC) Oral Presentation: DAC 311, 1 - 1:20 p.m.
Veldt Amber, Preston Aysha, Bryan Kerri-Kay Reconstructing the Arab Spring: Lybia Dr. Azzedine Layachi, Government and Politics (SJC) Panel Discussion: DAC 401, 3:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Michael Budnick, Rosa Gomez, Laura Huynh, Larissa Kunynskyj, Michelle Muallem, Jordan Segal, Joanne Stephanides, Rima Uddin, Amanda Walker, Courtney Yalango, Michael Yarbrough Student Anthropological Research: Senior Capstone Roundtable Dr. Anne Galvin, Sociology and Anthropology (SJC) Roundtable: DAC 312, 12:40 - 2:40 p.m.
Tatyana Barayev, Jessica Maldarelli, Karolina Bukala The Influence of Attention on the Sensory Obligatory Event-Related Potential Component, the P1N1P2 Complex Dr. Monica Wagner, Communication Sciences and Disorders (SJC) Poster: # 66 Olivia Beggins Feminicide: A Nexus of Violence Dr. Elaine Carey, History (SJC) Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 83
Leonard Campanello, Casey Weisenberger Applications of Phase-Space in Quantum Many Body Systems Dr. Arun Rajam, Physics (SJC) Poster: # 38
Christopher Blount, Alyssa Rae Hug, Minh Dao Nguyan, Diana Vigorito ePortfolio Presentations by St. John's Students Dr. Derek Owens, English (SJC) Oral Presentations: DAC 212, 2 - 3 p.m.
Christine Candia Communication and Design for Developmental Disabilities Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 2:30 - 2:45 p.m.
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Kameshwari Chandra, Nelson Kezoh, Shivika Naveen Bahrain: The Arab Spring that Wasn't Dr. Azzedine Layachi, Government and Politics (SJC) Graduate Admissions Assistance Program Panel Discussion: DAC 401, 3:10 - 3:30 p.m.
Martin Dominguez Different: An Initiative for Warwick Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Kristen Dorata Album Professor Claudia Sbrissa, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 10 - 10:15 a.m.
An-Chi Chen, Shaunna Beckford The Effects of Depression and Rumination on Daily Moods Dr. Elizabeth Brondolo, Psychology (SJC) Poster: # 44
Duane Douglas Raisin Brand Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 2 - 2:15 p.m.
John Colanduoni Green's Function for the Laplacian on Graphs Dr. Florin Catrina, Mathematics and Computer Science (SJC) Poster: # 72
Alyssa Duggan Alternate Routes to Education in Impoverished Countries: A Case Study of Brazil Dr. Sandra Abrams, Curriculum and Instruction (EDU) Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 85
Siobhan Corrigan Water Privatization in Bolivia and Argentina Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 86
Ajia Eberhart Black IS Beautiful Dr. Octavia Davis, English (SJC) Poster: # 68
Partha Datta, Brian Soo, Oscar Pinzon Contact Angle Measurements of Phosphoric Acid at Varying pH Levels Dr. Joseph Serafin, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 30
Danielle Eikeseth, Tara Scoza Age and Nasality Dr. Patrick Walden, Communication Sciences and Disorders (SJC) Poster: # 62
Amanda DeLalla Bronies Professor John Lin, Rhetoric, Communication & Theatre (SJC) Film Screening/Performance Art: Bent Hall 101A, 11:30 a.m., 1:50 p.m.
Kristen Farmer Untitled, Work in Progress Professor Alex Morel, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 10:45 - 11 a.m.
Subbhalakshmi Dhalladoo, Melanie Cheung See Kit, Veronica Chaitan Construction of pSNBR.LmFIS for the Complementation and Transformation of a Heterozygous Leishmania Strain Dr. Rachel Zufferey, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 15
Victoria Gander, Caitlin Conklin St. John’s University Promoting Access to Healthy Eating and Nutritious Food Program Dr. Barrett Brenton, Sociology and Anthropology (SJC) Ozanam Scholars Program Oral Presentation: DAC 312, 12:20 - 12:40 p.m.
Sarah Dharsi World Federation Autistic Day Care Centre-Dar-esSalaam, Tanzania Dr. Peggy Jacobson, Communication Sciences and Disorders (SJC) Poster: # 65
Victor Garcia, Mary Grace Velasco, Spencer Mamer, Kimberly Singh, Nabila Hossain, Guangyue He Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanowires Dr. Huizhong Xu, Physics (SJC) Poster: # 37
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Donna Garcia Personal Identity: More than a Disability Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 1:45 - 2 p.m.
Kafozov Kristian, Miller Terence, Serna Fernando Reconstructing the Arab Spring: Syria Dr. Azzedine Layachi, Government and Politics (SJC) Panel Discussion: DAC 401, 3:50 - 4:10 p.m.
Julia Greene, John Azzopardi, Claire Dunphy, Tahnesia Gayle, Ernest Hodges Experiencing Threats with Weapons Blunts the Negative Impact of Traditional Victimization Dr. Ernest Hodges, Psychology (SJC) McNair Scholars Program Poster: # 47
Justine Ladisa, Maria Imam Racial Exposure Effects on Avoidance in African American Students Dr. Elizabeth Brondolo, Psychology (SJC) Poster: # 42 Evijola Llabani Synthesis of Bimetallic N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Richard Rosso, Chemistry (SJC) Graduate Admissions Assistance Program Poster: # 35
Alyssa-Rae Hug Two's Company, Three's a Conversation: A Study of Dialogue among a Professor, a Peer-Writing Fellow, and Undergraduates around Feedback and Writing Dr. Anne Geller, English/Institute for Writing Studies (SJC) Poster: # 67
Maria Malachowski Effect of Parent Involvement and Language on Children with Autism Receiving Early Intervention ABA Services Miriam Major, Hand in Hand Development, Inc. McNair Scholars Program Poster: # 78
Kaile Janetatos, Maciej Mazurkiewicz Image Contrast in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy of Alkane Monolayers on Graphite: Electronic and Geometric Effects Dr. Gina M. Florio, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 23
Benjamin Manry Hell, the Musical: A Verbal and Musical Journey in Blues Culture Professor John Lin, Rhetoric, Communication & Theatre (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 11:45 - 12:30 p.m.
Dana Jefferson Social Link Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Sarah Marques Solvent and Concentration Effects on the Molecular Selfassembly of Trimesic Acid on Graphite Dr. Gina M. Florio, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 22
Brett Kalwarski Depressing to Amazing Professor Elizabeth DeLuna, Graphic Design (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Toor Kirandeep, Balkaran Nattalia Reconstructing the Arab Spring: Algeria and Morocco Dr. Azzedine Layachi, Government and Politics (SJC) Panel Discussion: DAC 401, 4:10 - 4:30 p.m.
Kayleigh McGovern, Hoi Ki Lau Pulling Rate Measurements as a Probe of Intermolecular Interactions Dr. Joseph Serafin, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 32
Megan Knab The Correlation between Orphanages and Children's Futures in Eastern Uganda: A Case Study Dr. Joan Tropnas, Social Sciences (CPS) Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 84
Richard Miller Ref(2)P, a Gene Required for Mitochondrial Differentiation in Drosophila Spermiogenesis Dr. Christopher Bazinet, Biological Sciences (SJC) Graduate Admissions Assistance Program Poster: # 3
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Edie Moy, Chunxiao Zou Synthesis of Polymer Nanograss and Nanotubes by Surface Initiated Photopolymerization in Cylindrical Aluminia Nanopores Dr. Guofang Chen, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 20
Estefania Rivas Right to Love Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Deanna Rizzi We Have Felt Too Much Professor Alex Morel, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Jenna Mullarkey, Melisa Martinez, Anthony Feliciano Aggression is Associated with Carrying Weapons for Highly Victimized Youth Dr. Ernest Hodges, Psychology (SJC) Poster: # 46
Kalen Roach Brooklyn: Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, and East New York Professor Belenna Lauto, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Quyen Nguyen Novel O-Allyl Phenols via Claisen Rearrangements Dr. David Brown, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 16
Yevgeniy Romanenko Synthesis of Porphyrins with Attached Imidazolium Groups Dr. Alison Hyslop, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 27
Daniel Nikolov, Mary Grace Velasco Optical Transmission through Coupled Nanowaveguides Dr. Huizhong Xu, Physics (SJC) Graduate Admissions Assistance Program Poster: # 36
Stephanie Sfiroudis The Absence of Cyclopropane Fatty Acids in Escherichia coli Results in Sensitivity to Hydrogen Peroxide Dr. Irwin Hirshfield, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 9
Michelle Permaul, Sahkia Kawsari Gender Differences in Perceived Racism Dr. Elizabeth Brondolo, Psychology (SJC) Poster: # 41
Tallat Shahzadi, Andriani Zainuddin Racism and Academic Performance Dr. Elizabeth Brondolo, Psychology (SJC) Poster: # 43
Long Pham Collaboration and Innovation through Electronic Portfolios Dr. Derek Owens, English (SJC) Oral Presentation: DAC 212, 3 - 3:20 p.m.
Ancy Skaria Social Welfare Reform in India for Foster Children & Impact of Religious Advocacy Ozanam Scholars Program Oral Presentation: DAC 311, 2:20 - 2:40 p.m.
Kenneth Pizzo Park Studies Professor Alex Morel, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 11 - 11:15 a.m.
Tyler Skeens Cradles to Crates Professor Elizabeth DeLuna, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 12:45 - 1 p.m.
Reanne Rahim, Amina Ashraf "Place of Birth" Effects on Perception Of Discrimination Dr. Elizabeth Brondolo, Psychology (SJC) Poster: # 40
Lauren Smyth Food and Thought: NGO-Sponsored Youth Groups and Sustainable Development in Rural Malawi Dr. Barrett Brenton, Sociology & Anthropology (SJC) Graduate Admissions Assistance Program Oral Presentation: DAC 312, 2:40 - 3 p.m.
Joseph Renda Multi-Touch Table Dr. Richard Rosso, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 34
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Christina Sneed, Cindy Huang, Pierce Barnas, Michael Sconiers Learning Sociology Through Memoir Writing Dr. Natalie Byfield, Sociology & Anthropology (SJC) Panel Discussion: DAC 311, 12:20 - 12:40 p.m.
Morgan Zajkowski Theory and Practice: Existing Gaps in the Fair Trade Movement Dr. Barret Brenton, Sociology & Anthropology (SJC) Ozanam Scholars Program Oral Presentation: DAC 312, 12 - 12:20 p.m.
Vivek Thakkar, Timmy Lau, Anthony Tedaldi Single Molecule Conductance Measurements of Pyridine Terminated Bridges for Donor-Bridge-Acceptor Charge Transfer Complexes Dr. Gina Florio, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 25
Tongtong Zhu, Nipul Patel Construction and Expression of Truncated Version of LmFIS in the Human Parasite Leishmania Dr. Rachel Zufferey, Biological Sciences (SJC) Graduate Admissions Assistance Program Poster: # 14
Steven Truong, Jyoti Ranjan Single Molecule Conductance Measurements of Carboxylic Acid Terminated Molecules: Nature of the Contact with Gold Dr. Gina Florio, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 24
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES GRADUATE
Luis Varela Relation of AIDS and Social Problems Dr. Joan Tropnas, Social Sciences (CPS) Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 87
Katherine Alejo Synthesis and Characterization of Bis-(2,2-Bipyridine)Carbonyl-ImidazoleOsmium(II) Complexes Dr. Elise Megehee, Chemistry (SJC) Oral Presentation: DAC 301, 12:20 - 12:40 p.m.
Despina Victory Diversity in Astoria: From Little Greece to Little Egypt Dr. Phyllis Conn, History (SJC) Poster: # 69
Stergios Bibis Characterization of Two PE N-Methyltransferases of the Protozoan Parasite Leishmania major Dr. Rachel Zufferey, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 13
Carolyn Wargula Josef Albers; Homage to Color Professor Susan Rosenberg, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Geraldine Boyden A Floral Tribute Professor Alex Morel, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Casey Weisenberger, Leonard Campanello Application of Semiclassical Methods in Time Dependent Many Electron System Dr. Arun Rajam, Physics (SJC) Poster: # 39
Geraldine Boyden, Aireen Romu, Shannon Sanacora WIS: The Issues, Challenges and Opportunities for Women In Science Dr. Elise Megehee, Chemistry (SJC) Panel Discussion: DAC 301, 1 - 1:40 p.m.
Maxwell White, Paula Weiss, Kirstie Valverde, Lauren Smyth, Paula Hertfelder, Mary Elizabeth Jurado Urban Food Systems and Food Justice: Anthropological Research through Academic Service-Learning Dr. Barrett Brenton, Sociology & Anthropology (SJC) Academic Service Learning Panel Discussion: DAC 312, 3 - 3:20 p.m.
Pamela Cantor The Temporal Structure of the Speech of a Person with Dementia: A Continuing Study Dr. Fredericka Bell-Berti, Communication Sciences and Disorders (SJC) Poster: # 64
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Mary Chan Synthesis of Bis-Porphyrin Imidazolium Chloride Dr. Alison Hyslop, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 26
Yuanchang Liu, Nadir Tan Design of Organic-inorganic Composite Particle-based Colorimetric Sensing Assays Dr. Guofang Chen, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 21
Tzu-Pei Chang, Shannon Sanacora, Subrata Manna, Bipradeb Singha, Sitharam Ramaswami, Ivana Vancurova Bortezomib Inhibits Expression of Immunosuppressive Cytokines IL-10 and TGFβ in Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma Dr. Ivana Vancurova, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 10
Subrata Manna, Bipradeb Singha, Tzu Pei Chang, Shannon Sanacora Gene Specific Regulation of NFkB-Dependent AntiApoptotic Genes in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cells by Bortezomib Dr. Ivana Vancurova, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 12
Jin Hui Chen Synthesis of Phenstatin-PUFA Conjugates as New Chemical Entities in Drug Discovery Dr. David Brown, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 17
Shafayat Moin, Jingyun Zhang, Ying Zhang, Richen Zhang The Rise of Chinese Economy: From Foreign Trade to Domestic Labor Professor Hung-Yi Erik Shen Poster: # 79
Ujwala Gosavi, Debaki Sarkar Genetic Probing of Drosophila Glycine Requirements Dr. Christopher Bazinet, Biological Sciences (SJC) Graduate Admissions Assistance Program Poster: # 2
Nicole Nole Regulation of RNA Polymerase III Transcription by Dietary Sources of EGCG Dr. Laura Schramm, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 5
Paromita Gupta Female-sterile Mutants in Purity of Essence(poe) Dr. Christopher Bazinet, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 1
Luis Perla Mixed Ligand Ruthenium Complexes Containing 2,2'Bipyridine and 3,3'-Dimethyl-1,1'Methylenebisimidazolium Carbene Ligands Dr. Elise Megehee, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 29
Nicole Husbands, Erica Williamson, Jeanette Awai, Whitney Rog, Qi Sun, Mariam Adbelghany, Kevin Chang Data or No Data Professor Christine Goodwin (OIR) Poster: # 71
Vincent Ricigliano Development of an Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation System Dr. Dianella Howarth, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 6
Nicole Husbands So You Want to Write a Grant Dr. Katherine Shelfer, Library & Information Science (SJC) Poster: # 70
Taryn Rucinski The Davis Library: An Archive Advocacy Proposal Dr. Kristin Szylvian, Library and Information Science (SJC) Oral Presentation: DAC 311, 2 - 2:20 p.m.
Siu Lam Leung Minimizing the Congestion within Small Budget Dr. Mikhail Ostrovskii, Mathematics (SJC) Poster: # 73
Shannon Sanacora, Sitharam Ramaswami, Tzu-Pei Chang, Subrata Manna, Bipradeb Singha, Ivana Vancurova, Interleukin-8 Regulation by Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors and Bortezomib in Human Macrophages Dr. Ivana Vancurova, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 11
Maolin Li, Sarah Aliahmed, Guofang Chen Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticle-reinforced Biodegradable Hydrogel Nanotubes Dr. Guofang Chen, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 19
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Jana Suchtova Regulation of RNA Polymerase III Transcription by Genistein/Daidzein Dr. Laura Schramm, Biological Sciences (SJC) Poster: # 4
Douglas Harrison Working Progress Professor Aaris Sherin, Fine Arts (SJC) Fine Arts Presentation: DAC 416A, 2:45 - 3 p.m.
Yan Sun Metallation of Porphyrin Imidazolium Carbene Complexes Dr. Alison Hyslop, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 28
Tung Hoang The Impact of the Bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Mortgage and Housing Industries Dr. Anna Martin, Finance (TCB) Oral Presentation: DAC 401, 2:50 - 3:10 p.m.
Anthony Tedaldi Modification of the [Os(bpy)2CO] Moeity Via Applications of a Class of Pyridine Ligands Dr. Elise Megehee, Chemistry (SJC) Oral Presentation: DAC 301, 12:40 - 1 p.m.
Alyson Joa, Alexandra Medard, Arianna Fountis, Ellen Oswald, Meredith Bringley, You Chen, Da'Shena Steves Internal Analysis of Apple, Inc. Dr. John Angelidis, Management (TCB) Oral Presentation: DAC 401, 2:10 - 2:30 p.m.
Hao Wu, Jian Wu Optical Detection of Macromolecular Heparin via Osmium Complexes Dr. Enju Wang, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 33
THE PETER J. TOBIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GRADUATE Sanya Makhani Twittertising: An Investigation into the Effects of Live Tweets on Advertising Dr. W. Ryall Carroll, Marketing (TCB) Poster: # 77
Haoran Zhao Synthesis of Phenstatin-beta-Lactam Hybrids as New Vascular Disrupting Agents Dr. David Brown, Chemistry (SJC) Poster: # 18
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS UNDERGRADUATE
THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION GRADUATE Manuela Adsuar-Pizzi You Are What You Eat: How City Schools are Serving Inequality for Lunch Dr. Brett Blake, Curriculum & Instruction (EDU) Oral Presentation: DAC 311, 2:40 - 3 p.m.
David Phu, Amy Yang, Levin Thomas, Azia Tariq An Investigation of Philanthropy and Improving Communication in Nursing Homes Dr. Sanae Elmoudden, Rhetoric, Communication and Theatre (SJC) Poster: # 49 Emerald Vidad, Nicole Tum, Susan Tsang, Anna Tsakas Barriers to Interpersonal Communication in Pharmaceutical Care Dr. Sanae Elmoudden, Rhetoric, Communication and Theater (SJC) Poster: # 50
THE PETER J. TOBIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE Steven Fisher, Marcin Kaczmarski An Analysis of Sony Dr. John Angelidis, Management (TCB) Oral Presentation: DAC 401, 1:50 - 2:10 p.m.
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS GRADUATE
Nicole Olgun, Vibhuti Vyas Endothelin-A Receptor Antagonists Shut Down Preterm Labor in the Animal Model: A Look at Altered Gene Expression Dr. Sandra Reznik, Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 57
Tarun Bhagnani Geographic Disparities In Receiving Preventive Care Among Older Individuals Dr. Wenchen Wu, Pharmacy Administration and Allied Health Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 54
Vivek Patel, Ravi Sitapara, Lokesh Sharma HMGB1 Mediates Hyperoxia-compromised Host Defense to Clear Bacteria in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Pneumonia Dr. Lin Mantell, Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 59
Smeet Gala Association of Self-Care Behavior in Diabetes with Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL): Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Study Dr. Wenchen Wu, Pharmacy Administration and Allied Health Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 55
Vaishali Sampat Vitamin C rescues hyperoxia-compromised Macrophage Phagocytic Function by Inhibiting HMGB1 Release Dr. Lin Mantell, Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 60 Lokesh Sharma OSDH Improves Pseudomonas Aeuruginosa-Induced Lung Injury By Decreasing Infiltration of Neutrophils Dr. Lin Mantell, Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 61
Lisa Hoffman Ethylene Bidithiocarbamate Pesticides MANEB and MANCOZEB Cause Toxicity in Normal and Transformed Colon Cells via an Apoptotic Mechanism Dr. Diane Hardej, Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 58
Sruthi Sundaram, Charles Ashby, Jr., Khushboo Abhichandani, Swapna Munnangi N, NDimethylacetamide Prevents Preterm Birth in a Murine Model by Up-regulating Interleukin-10 Dr. Sandra Reznik, Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHM) Oral Presentation: DAC 301, 2:20 - 2:40 p.m.
Swapnil Khater Perceptions of Service Quality, Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty: Are there Differences between Chain and Independent Pharmacy Stores? Dr. Rajesh Nayak, Pharmacy Administration and Allied Health Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 52
Charlotte Yum Vancomycin Dosing Nomogram for Obese Critically Ill Patients Dr. Candace Smith, Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PHM) Poster: # 51
Chetan Kulkarni Impact of Diabetes Quality of Care on Healthcare Services Utilization Dr. Somnath Pal, Pharmacy Administration and Allied Health Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 53
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES UNDERGRADUATE
Rohan Nagavally Modulation of P-glycoprotein by Glucose Levels in Culture Media Dr. Sue Ford, Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHM) Poster: # 56
Neha Ali, Melissa Boursiquot, Nwanyidimma Chukwujiorah, Cara Genovese, Carolina Perez, Madeline Simpson, Ariana Vicario Media Diet Dr. Minna Aslama Horowitz, Mass Communication (CPS) Poster: # 76
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Anthony Bocekci, Andrew Hamblin, Eduardo Bonilla Your Mobile Life Exposed Professor John Otero, Computer Science (CPS) Oral Presentation: DAC 301, 1:40 - 2 p.m.
Yan Myo Naing Understanding Fear Between the Sub-Concious & Conscious Mind Professor John D Lin, Rhetoric, Communication & Theatre (SJC) Film Screening/Performance Art: Bent Hall 101A, 12:30 p.m., 3:10 p.m.
Gabriella Bonventre Comprehensive Services offered by Non Profit Agencies and Organizations in the Metropolitan Area Dr. Joan Tropnas, Social Sciences (CPS) Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 80
Anthony Orendorff W.A.R: We are All Related Professor Rex Thomas, Mass Communication (CPS) Film Screening/Performance Art: Bent Hall 101A, 11:10 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Charity Cast How Can Opportunities for Higher Education Effect the Cycle of Poverty and Homelessness? Dr. Scyatta Wallace, Psychology (SJC) Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 81
Alexis Osborne Safe Water: A Human Right Oral Presentation: DAC 311, 1:40 - 2 p.m. Jillian Sementini, Rochelle Guevara, Megan Sinclair, Dana Rock, Ria Mars, Reddy Andrea, Christopher Strobel Simulation and Resolution of Crime Scene Investigations Professor Karl Hoffman, Criminal Justice (CPS) Poster: # 75
Mia Christo, John Wagner, Dimitri Simpson, Aaron Van Scyoc, Carmela Morada The Society for the Performing Visual Arts Presents Scene Selections Professor Rex Thomas, Mass Communication (CPS) Film Screening/Performance Art: Bent Hall 101A, 11:50 a.m., 2:10 p.m.
Gergana Stoykova, Jesse Aboh HFOSS First Responder Android Mobile Phone Application Dr. Bonnie MacKellar, Mathematics, Science & Computer Science (CPS) Poster: # 74
Theresa Hynes A Swimmer's Story Professor Alla Baeva, Mass Communication (CPS) Film Screening/Performance Art: Bent Hall 101A, 10:30 a.m., 12:50 p.m.
Ting Yi Wang MOMMA'S House Professor Susan Weber, Mass Communication (CPS) Film Screening/Performance Art: Bent Hall 101A, 10:50 a.m., 1:10 p.m.
Jamarr Mills Social Media, Social Justice, Social Capital: A Match Made for the Future Ozanam Scholars Program Poster: # 82 Kathryn Modrovsky Youth Olympics for Lake Placid? An Economic Impact Analysis Dr. Emese Ivan, Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management (CPS) Oral Presentation: DAC 401, 2:30 - 2:50 p.m.
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Thank you to all student presenters and their mentors for participating in these Student Research events. Your willingness to share your research and showcase your academic accomplishments contributed to the success of the events. Again, thank you for taking the time to present, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
Schedules for all student events and an electronic copy of this booklet can be found on the Research Month web page under Student Events: http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/provost/research