2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 1
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramAbrams, Joshua Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina
State UniversityUniversity of Arizona, Mathematics
Adiwijaya, Zenia Christopher Daubert Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University
Iowa State University, Food Science and Technology
Agosto, Amanda Jose Alonso Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Biology
Alie, Falastein Mette Olufsen Mathematics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Math
Franz Hamilton Statistics, North Carolina State University
Amu, Emmanuel Tyler Allen CVM Dean's Office , North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering
Anand, Asha Artiom Gruzdev Reproductive and Developmental Biology , NIEHS
North Carolina State University, Genetics
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46 Machine Learning for the Classification of Toxicological Effects
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
38 The Comparison of Flavoring Oil Compounds Solubility in Water as the Impact of the Addition of Weighting Agent
Food Science Summer Scholar Program
77 A look into how the inhibition of membrane proteins on cancer and white blood cells affects their interactions.
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
222 Utilizing CRISPR/CAS9 to Disrupt Galectin-‐3 and Protein Kinase C Delta to Study Their Role in LC3 -‐Associated Phagocytosis
Independent Researchers at NC State University
18 Gene Specific Regulation of Protein Translation in Response to Ethylene
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
99 Estimation and Prediction in Neuronal Networks: The Hidden Node Problem
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 2
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Anderson, Leah Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Materials Science and Engineering
Armada-‐Rodríguez, Paola Mohammad Pour-‐Ghaz Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Civil engineering
Arnold, Alexander Christopher Osburn Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Geology
Asad, Dana Tyler Allen CVM Dean's Office , North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering
Ashley, Avery Sathya Jali Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
212 Characterization of Toxin-‐Antitoxin Systems in Sulfolobus acidocaldarius via Targeted Mutagenesis
Independent Researchers at NC State University
22 Printed Electrical Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
236 Establishing a Protocol for the Generation of Stable Plants from Mature Leaf Disk Explants of C. sativa
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
19 CDOM Photodegradation from North Carolina Freshwaters
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
213 A Comparison Between the Inhibition of PECAM-‐1 and ICAM-‐1 and its Effect on the Interaction between HeLa Cells and Endothelial Cells
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 3
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramAtkinson, Davis Andrew Cooper Mathematics, North
Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State University, Applied Mathematics
Bai, Ruoxi Al Chen Accounting, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Bajwa, Annie Sophia Kathariou Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Dakota State University, Food Science and Biochemistry
Barcomb, Heather Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina State University
SUNY Geneseo, Applied Mathematics
Barrett, Thomas Ning Lu Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering
41 War-‐Gaming Applications for Achieving Optimum Acquisition of Future Space Systems
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
203 Cost Benefit Analysis of Residential Photovoltaic Generation and Energy Storage
NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
195 Analysis of Characteristics of Data Breaches GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
69 Study of Adaptive responses in multi-‐drug resistant strains of Campylobacter jejuni.
Food Science Summer Scholar Program
230 Using Curve-‐Shortening Flow to Solve Dido’s Problem
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 4
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramBate, Michaela Joel Ducoste Civil, Construction and
Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Civil Engineering
Benavente, Anthony Nicholas Kraft , ABB CorporationWestern Carolina University, Computer Science and Mathematics
Benson, Adam Hsiao-‐Ying Shadow Huang Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Mechanichal
Black, William Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina State University
Lehigh University, Mathematics and Economics
Blalock, Ethan Matthew Green Physics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics
Bone, Rebecca Paul Maggard Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Iona College, chemistry Brandon Zoellner Chemistry, North Carolina State University
144 Simulating the Effect of Alpha Decays on the Majorana Demonstrator Background
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
30 Photocatalytic water splitting with a dimeric manganese and titanium oxide nanosheet complex
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
224 Mechanical Testing and the Cellular Microstructure of the Jugular Venous Valve Leaflet
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
41 War-‐Gaming Applications for Achieving Optimum Acquisition of Future Space Systems
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
133 Breakdown of Fat, Oil, and Grease with Commercial Bio-‐Additives
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
243 Excel-‐ent Research: Understanding Spreadsheet Use, Creation, and Maintenance at ABB
REU: Science of Software in CSC
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 5
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Borrell, Stanford Aziz Amoozegar Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Stetson University, Physics
Bostrom, Andrea Zvezdana Pesic-‐Van Esbroeck Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
Bryan College, Biology William Foote Crop Science, North Carolina State University
Bourara, Zakariya Sami Rizkalla Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Civil Engineering
Omar Khalaf Alla Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Bowman, Austin Eugene Bressler Design, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Sciences
Bozarth, Philip Marina Evans Pharmokinetics, US EPAUniversity of Georgia, Mathematics
Brannock, Jason Elena Jakubikova Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemistry
Sriparna Mukherjee Chemistry, North Carolina State University
51 Mathematical Modeling of Dermal Absorption and Metabolism for Consumer Products
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
94 Improving the light harvesting capability of Ru(II)-‐polypyridine dyes for dye-‐sensitized solar cells
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
183 Durability and Behavior Mechanisms of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Strands for prestressing of Concrete Bridges
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
151 Context Matters: A Study on the Role of Urban Form in Park Use
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
33 Assessment of Soil Strength Using Cone Penetrometer
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
71 Evaluating the Effect of Light Quality and Activated Charcoal on Sweetpotato Tissue Culture
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
30 Photocatalytic water splitting with a dimeric manganese and titanium oxide nanosheet complex
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 6
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program Chang Liu Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Brooks, Evan Nanette Nascone-‐Yoder CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biological Sciences -‐ Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Concentration
Martha Alonzo-‐Johnsen CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State University
Bryan, Hadley Christina Valerie Garcia Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Buddin, Kelly Trudy MacKay Genetics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Bullis, Grant Gufeng Wang Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Connecticut College, Chemistry
Burns, Dylan Heike Sederoff Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
Research Triangle High School, Plant Biology
126 Effects of Various Nitrogen Sources on the Growth of Industrial Enzyme Producing Cyanobacteria
Independent Researchers at NC State University
137 The Roles of Hypoxia Inducible Factors 1a and 2a in the Response to Oxidative Injury in the Canine Retina
Independent Researchers at NC State University
152 Synthesis of Up-‐Converting and Down-‐Converting NaREF4(RE: rare-‐earth elements) Microrods
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
5 The molecular mechanisms establishing left-‐right asymmetry in the developing heart
Independent Researchers at NC State University
83 Comparison of H3K27me3 Presence in Undifferentiated, Differentiated, and Atrophying C2C12 Cells
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
94 Improving the light harvesting capability of Ru(II)-‐polypyridine dyes for dye-‐sensitized solar cells
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 7
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Burton, Caleb Alper Bozkurt Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Northwestern University, Biomedical Engineering
Carberry, Emily Jesse Jur Textiles, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering
Carrell, Ana Stacy Nelson Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Agriculture and Environmental Systems
Cavalcante, Hanan Sarah Heckman Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Information Systems
Cetkovic, Goran Patricia Estes Genetics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
200 The role of single minded gene on lifespan in Drosophila
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
251 Multilayer Screen Printed Dry Electrode Design
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
245 The increase and decrease of passing and failing test cases over time
REU: Science of Software in CSC
233 A Wearable Electronic Stethoscope for Detecting Asthmatic Wheezes
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
260 Development of a Water Stress Model Comparing Multiple Forested Sites
Independent Researcher at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 8
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramChan, Siu Kei Sandra Yuter Marine Earth And
Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics & Computer Science
Chapman, Ian Sabrina Robertson CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biology -‐ IPN
Christina Valerie Garcia Plant Biology, North Carolina State University; Carlos Goller Biotechnology Program, North Carolina State University; Thomas Lentz Plant Biology, North Carolina State University; Sabrina Robertson CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State University
Chavez, Amaryllis Douglas Call Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Engineering
Chavez, Sergio Mette Olufsen Mathematics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics
Franz Hamilton Statistics, North Carolina State University
99 Estimation and Prediction in Neuronal Networks: The Hidden Node Problem
Independent Researchers at NC State University
223 Teaching Molecular Biology Techniques with CaMPARI
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
228 Conversion of Pickle Wastewater into Electrical Current using Exoelectrogenic Bacteria
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
254 Determining Snowflake Characteristics and Geometries using Computer Vision
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 9
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramChen, Jinze Zhilin Li Mathematics, North Carolina State
UniversityZhejiang University, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Cherayil, Jessica Titus Barik Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Wellesley College, Computer Science and French
Chowdhury, Afsana Aranya Chakrabortty Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Christodoulides, Alexander Philip Bradford Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science, North Carolina State University
University of Miami, Mechanical Engineering
Cockson, Paul Christopher Osburn Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Plant and Soil Science
23 Charateristic Properties of Multi-‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes Surface Mounted onto Fiberglass Pre-‐Impregnated Fabric
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
17 Biodegradation of Dissolved Organic Matter in North Carolina Freshwaters
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
118 Automating Dynamic AOI Tagging in Eye Tracking Video Data
REU: Science of Software in CSC
191 Visualization of ExoGENI-‐WAMS using Matlab
NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
178 Analysis and numerical methods for differential equations in financial mathematics
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 10
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramCollazos, Lance Wei-‐Chen Chang Chemistry, North Carolina
State UniversityUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette, Chemical Engineering
Collins, Andrew Megan Cherry History, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, History
Conroy, Shannon Colleen Doherty Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biochemistry
Cosgrove, Zackary John Fountain Marine Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Geology
Coutant, Zachary Daryoosh Vashaee Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering
Elena Veety Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Croat, Samantha Dean Hesterberg Soil Science, North Carolina State University
229 Development of Thin Film Silicon Thermoelectric Generators
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
39 The Effectiveness of AVAIL® Co-‐polymer in Increasing Phosphorus Availability to Corn
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
84 Structural characterization of heat activated transcriptional coactivator MBF1c
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
24 Microplastic Pollution in Local Surface Waters
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
156 Analysis of the PvcB Catalyzed Desaturation Mechanism
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
199 Loyalism of the Scottish Highlander settlement in early North Carolina
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 11
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramSouth Dakota State University, Agronomy
Crouse, Brittany James Martin Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemistry-‐ BS
Cruz Paschoeto, Helen Joshua Heitman Crop Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Agronomy
Dali, Safaa Reza Ghiladi Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Meredith College, Biology, Chemistry
Davidson, Justin Liara Gonzalez CVM-‐Comp Animal, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biology (concen. IPN)
Davis, Crystal John Fountain Marine Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
Wake Tech Community College, Applied Science
24 Microplastic Pollution in Local Surface Waters
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
29 Reactivity Studies of Haloguaiacols a Potential Substrates for Dehaloperoxidase-‐hemoglobin
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
78 The effects of induced ischemia-‐reperfusion injury on intestinal stem cells in a large animal model.
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
26 Investigation of the Intermolecular Forces Which Determine Solubility in a Zinc Chloride Hydrate System
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
157 Influence of Biofuel Crop’s Canopy on Rainfall Interception
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
39 The Effectiveness of AVAIL® Co-‐polymer in Increasing Phosphorus Availability to Corn
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 12
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramDe La Torre, Patricia Felix Castellano Chemistry, North Carolina
State UniversitySonoma State University, Biochemistry
James Yarnell Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Delgado, Patrick Jan Genzer Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State
Texas State University, Biochemistry
Dinwiddie, Alexandra Tarek Aziz Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Engineering
Farkas, Dipatrimarki Stacy Nelson Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Health Science
Duetsch, Julie Melissa Pasquinelli Textiles, North Carolina State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Aerospace Engineering
Dunay, Jonathan Andrew Cooper Mathematics, North Carolina State University
15 Computational Design of Polymer Nanocomposites for UAV Materials
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
230 Using Curve-‐Shortening Flow to Solve Dido’s Problem
Independent Researchers at NC State University
129 Novel Functionalization of Poly(hydromethyl-‐co-‐dimethylsiloxane) with Allyl Succinic Anhydride to Create a Reactive Polymer Network
RT MRSEC REU Program
81 Examination of Light Attenuation and the Photodegradation Capacity of Constructed Wetlands for Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
260 Development of a Water Stress Model Comparing Multiple Forested Sites
Independent Researcher at NC State University
74 Synthesis, Structural, and Photophysical Studies of Perinone Based Iridium(III) Chromophores
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 13
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Mathematics
Duncan, Andrew Thomas Lentz Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biology-‐ Human
Durden, Shelby John Godwin Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
Indian River State College, Biology
Dustin, Elizabeth John Godwin Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biological Sciences
Dwyer, Matt Mark Pankow Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
University of Kansas, Aerospace Engineering
Tyler Goode Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
Dye, Anna Imara Perera Plant Biology, North Carolina State UniversityPacific Lutheran University,
Biology
Farnan, James Michael Hyman Microbiology, North Carolina State University
4 Investigating Inositol Pyrophosphates as Regulators of Phosphate Sensing and Homeostasis
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
32 Quantification of Aerobic Ammonia-‐Oxidizing Bacteria in Soil using Activity-‐Based Fluorescence Labeling of Ammonia Monooxygenase
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
227 Expression of Isotocin in the Thalassoma bifasciatum (Bluehead Wrasse) Teleost Brain
Independent Researchers at NC State University
14 Survivability of Fiber Bragg Gratings Exposed to High Rate Impacts
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
88 Elucidating Function of ORF95R in FV3 DNA Replication
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
250 GnIH's role in the daily spawnings of the Bluehead Wrasse
Independent Researchers at NC State University
230 Using Curve-‐Shortening Flow to Solve Dido’s Problem
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 14
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramSaint Vincent College, Engineering Science
Kristen Bennett Graduate School, North Carolina State University
Filpi, Benjamin Landon Mackey Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, ECE
Fitton, Alexandra Ronald Baynes Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Animal Science
Keena Mullen Animal Science, North Carolina State University
Fleming, Nyles Joel Ducoste Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina
Morehouse College, Applied Physics/ Environmental Engineering
Frank, Mark Marcela Rojas-‐Pierce Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
Saint Francis University, Chemistry and Biology
Fuchs, Joelle Heather Patisaul Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biology: Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology
116 Assessing morphological changes in the sexually dimorphic nucleus of the hypothalamus due to perinatal BPA exposure in juvenile Sprague-‐Dawley rats
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
141 Exploring Reconstructing of the large micro channel emulsification device. Purposed for mass production of uniform oil droplets
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
11 : The Role of Vacuolar Protein Sorting 41 (VPS41) in Root Development and Stomatal Opening of Arabidopsis thaliana
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
198 Modular Electric Generator (MEG) NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
115 Preliminary assessment of thymol and carvacrol partitioning in bovine cream and skim milk fractions
Independent Researchers at NC State University
32 Quantification of Aerobic Ammonia-‐Oxidizing Bacteria in Soil using Activity-‐Based Fluorescence Labeling of Ammonia Monooxygenase
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 15
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Galanter, Nina Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina State University
Grinnell College, Mathematics
Gao, Jing Al Chen Accounting, North Carolina State University
Jilin University, Mathematics and applied mathematics
Georgiou, Aramys Trudy MacKay Genetics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Gipson, Emily Mark Pankow Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Aerospace
Golinski, Julianne Rosangela Sozzani Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
Washington College, Biology Adam Fisher Plant & Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University
Gonzales, R. Matthew Rich McLaughlin Soil Science, North Carolina State University
57 Comparing Low-‐Cost Methods for Stabilizing Diversions and Ditches
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
218 Out of Plane Displacement Calibration Through Ballistic Gelatin
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
12 Identification of Key Factors for Cortex/Endodermal Stem Cell Function in the Arabidopsis thaliana
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
196 Game -‐Theoretic Framework of Transactive Energy Distribution System
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
96 Genetic Variance for Fitness in Drosophila simulans
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
46 Machine Learning for the Classification of Toxicological Effects
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 16
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNew Mexico State University, Environmental Science
Goyal, Fiza Maria Gallardo-‐Williams Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, High School Student
Gray, Annette Xiaoning Jiang Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State UniversityTaeyang Kim Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University; Pelin Berik Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University;
Gregg, Crista Orlin Velev Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
Dane Grismer Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University;
Griffin, Samuel Maria Reyes Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biochemistry
Guo, Zixuan Jingyan Dong E.P.Fitts-‐Industrl.& Sys Engr, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Mechanical Engineering
216 Arabidopsis thaliana Pla-‐1 accession resistance to Geminivirus
Independent Researchers at NC State University
160 Chemical additives in ink design for EHD-‐jet printing process
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
21 Flexible Ultrasonic Composite Transducer and Electrode for Nondestructive Evaluation
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
207 Investigation of the Effect of Cell Debris on Foam Stability and Bioreactor Performance
Independent Researchers at NC State University
57 Comparing Low-‐Cost Methods for Stabilizing Diversions and Ditches
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
189 Student-‐Generated Instructional Video in the Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Evaluation using Eye Tracking
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 17
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramJilin University, chemistry
Hagopian, Victoria Mohamed Bourham Nuclear Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Nuclear Engineering
Hardison, Ryan Michael Flickinger Biomanufacturing Training and, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
Christopher Duran Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
Harness, Denise Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina State University
East Tennessee State University, Mathematics
Harries, Lukas Yaroslava Yingling Material Science Engineering, North Carolina State University
Vassar College, Biochemistry Thomas Deaton Material Science Engineering, North Carolina State University
Hart, William Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
140 Investigation of the Lignocellulosic Biomass Attachment via Caldicellulosiruptor Species
Independent Researchers at NC State University
45 Machine Learning for the Classification of Toxicological Effects
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
235 Understanding the Role of Rigidity in Solution Ionic Strength Required for Copolymer Phase Separation
Independent Researchers at NC State University
3 Computational Study of Plasma Generation from Carbides and Nitrides using an Electrothermal Capillary Plasma Source
Independent Researchers at NC State University
153 Optimizing viability of bacteria upon drying and rehydration for methane assimilation
Independent Researchers at NC State University
160 Chemical additives in ink design for EHD-‐jet printing process
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 18
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
Laura Lee Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
Heath, Christian Owen Duckworth Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Bowdoin College, Earth and Oceanographic Science
Henson, Joshua Owen Duckworth Soil Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Technology and Management
Benjamin Uster Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Hernandez, Jessica Elizabeth Nichols Environmental Technology, North Carolina State University
Earlham College, Geology
Hipp, John Carlos Goller Biotechnology Program, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering/Biological Sciences
Hoffmann, William Jan Genzer Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
148 Survey of Biocidal Effectiveness of Contact Lens Solutions against Delftia Spp.
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
65 Self-‐Assembled Monolayers of Silanes and Surface Properties
Independent Researchers at NC State University
85 Oxidative Degredation of Pyrethroid Insecticides by Manganese Oxide Minerals
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
108 Does Fertilization Improve Short Rotation Woody Crop Production?
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
140 Investigation of the Lignocellulosic Biomass Attachment via Caldicellulosiruptor Species
Independent Researchers at NC State University
42 Adsorption of arsenic and antimony oxyanions onto synthetic and mycogenic manganese oxides
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 19
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Hollister, Megan Marina Evans Pharmokinetics, US EPABaylor University, B.S. in Mathematics
Hsain, Hanan Michael Dickey Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Materials Engineering
Hu, Yaokun Srdjan Lukic Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Tsinghua University, Electrical Engineering
Hurtado Reyes, Shannon Francis De Los Reyes Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
Benedict College, Environmental Engineering
Ibrahim, Dina Anthony Blikslager Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Animal Science/English Literature
Younggeon Jin CVM-‐Comp Animal, North Carolina State University
259 Chloride Channel ClC-‐2 Regulates Intestinal Epithelial Homeostasis and Tumorigenicity in Colitis -‐Associated Colorectal Cancer
Independent Researchers at NC State University
181 High Efficiency AC Distributed Energy Storage Device (DESD)
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
70 Developing different anaerobic microbial communities by selective enrichment.
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
51 Mathematical Modeling of Dermal Absorption and Metabolism for Consumer Products
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
217 Reverse Electrowetting for Micro-‐scale Energy Harvesting
Independent Researchers at NC State University
65 Self-‐Assembled Monolayers of Silanes and Surface Properties
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 20
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Idrees, Karam Elon Ison Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Millersville University, Chemistry
Jacob, Mathew Francis De Los Reyes Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
Research Triangle High School, Environmental Engineering
Jeffries, Rachel Driss Elhanafi Biomanufacturing Training and, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biochemistry
Johnson, John Walter Weare Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemistry
Jones, Jasmine Laurie Williams Computer Science-‐Engineering, North Carolina State University
Elon University, Computer Science
93 Optimization of BODIPY-‐based dye for biological application
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
237 Understanding the Coverage of Security Policies Against Misuse Cases
REU: Science of Software in CSC
127 Changing the Concentrations of Sodium Bicarbonate in the Media for Growing Micro Algae
Independent Researchers at NC State University
89 Expression of Functionalized Single-‐Chain Variable Fragment scFvUV in Pichia Pastoris
Independent Researchers at NC State University
55 The Effects of Rhenium Lewis Acid/Base Adducts on Olefin Hydrogenation
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 21
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramJordan, Aamenah Alan Tonelli Textile Engineering Chemistry
and Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, TECS
Joshi, Gauri Sathya Jali Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Biology
Kausche, Hannah Michael McKnight Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering
Alper Bozkurt Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Kawell, Jack Kara Peters Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University
Samford University, Engineering Physics
Kayani, Joshua Christopher Parnin Computer Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Computer Science
Kathryn Stolee Computer Science, North Carolina State University
120 Why is searching so darn hard? REU: Science of Software in CSC
194 Wetness Sensing Using Soft Silicone Fiber Sensors
Independent Researchers at NC State University
27 Fiber Optic Shape-‐sensing for Ballistic Testing
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
104 Attempting the Preparation of a Poly(methyl methacrylate)-‐Urea Complex
ACS Project SEED
246 Genotyping Gene-‐Editing Effects in Camelina Sativa
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 22
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramKennedy, Keegan Michael Flickinger Biomanufacturing
Training and, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Killebrew, Martha Adam Lee Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, undecided
King, Raleigh John Fountain Marine Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
Wake Tech, Geology
King, Shane Ming Liu Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering
Helen Huang Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University
Kinney, Adrienne Marina Evans Pharmokinetics, US EPACentre College, Mathematics
Kirkland, Caroline Divine Kumah Physics, North Carolina State University
112 Preparation of Atomically Flat STO through Thermal and Chemical Treatment
Independent Researchers at NC State University
201 Design of a 2D LIDAR Terrain Reconstruction System for the Detection of Obstacles for Lower Limb Amputees
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
51 Mathematical Modeling of Dermal Absorption and Metabolism for Consumer Products
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
6 Preliminary investigation of North American Beavers (Castor Canadensis) Impact on Urban Stream Water Quality
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
8 Investigating Nitrogen Contamination in Jordan Lake
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
215 Development of a Falling Film Bioreactor Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 23
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Mechanical Engineering
Knight, Tierra Orlin Velev Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
Brittany Mertens Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
Kreier, Freda Linda Hanley-‐Bowdoin Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
Colorado College, Molecular Biology
Krupa, Rebekah Leslie Sombers Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Saint Francis University, Chemistry
Kuhn, Justin Alper Bozkurt Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering/Art Studies
Laboy, Valeria Colleen Doherty Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biology
255 Application of Electronic Stethoscope to Detect Wheezing and Panting Levels
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
10 Cloning of potential temperature cycle responsive promoters and measurement of luciferase activity
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
2 Investigating the role of SEGS-‐2 on the cell cycle during Geminivirus infection in Arabidopsis
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
28 Theoretical Analysis of Standard Reduction Potentials for the Irreversible Redox Processes of Methionine and Tyrosine
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
112 Preparation of Atomically Flat STO through Thermal and Chemical Treatment
Independent Researchers at NC State University
58 Characterizing Norovirus Deactivation by Surfactants, Catechin and Understanding the Origins of Its Strain-‐Specific Resistance
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 24
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramLagaly, Chris Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
Piyum Khatibi Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
Lalloo, Naish Joshua Pierce Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemistry
LaMaire, Christina David Aylor College of Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Lamb, Harold Christina Valerie Garcia Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biological Sciences
Larkin, Maximo David Shew Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Plant Biology
Lee, Giju Mervyn Kowalsky Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
205 Dynamics of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Stevia Production
Independent Researchers at NC State University
154 Role of Transverse Reinforcement in Stability of Ductile Structural Wall Prisms
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
102 Allele-‐Specific Gene Expression in Hybrid Mammals
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
91 DNA Methylation Profile of Senescing Medicago truncatula
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
143 Evaluating tractable strains of Caldicellulosiruptor bescii for their ability to degrade plant biomass
Independent Researchers at NC State University
146 Synthesis of Pentacyclic Guanidinium Alkaloids: Ptilomycalin A and Analogues
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 25
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Civil Engineering
Ana Haro Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Lee, Nathan Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State
North Carolina State University, Biological Sciences: Molecular, Cellular, Developmental
Jonathan Conway Chemical and Biomolecular, North Carolina State University
Lesher, Nathaniel Al Chen Accounting, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Associates in Engineering
Ewan Pritchard Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Lewis, Kevin Marina Evans Pharmokinetics, US EPARose-‐Holman Institute of Technology, Mathematics
Li, Defang Srdjan Lukic Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Tsinghua University, Electrical Engineering
Li, Qiaochu Linyou Cao Material Science Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Matierial Science and Engineering
162 Engineering Interfacial Thermal Conductivity of monolayer MoS2
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
51 Mathematical Modeling of Dermal Absorption and Metabolism for Consumer Products
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
181 High Efficiency AC Distributed Energy Storage Device (DESD)
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
111 Expression and Characterization of Multi-‐domain enzyme Wai35_2053 from Caldicellulosiruptor species strain Wai35.B1
Independent Researchers at NC State University
192 Transactive Energy NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
154 Role of Transverse Reinforcement in Stability of Ductile Structural Wall Prisms
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 26
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Li, Shanshan Alan Tonelli Textile Engineering Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Fiber and Polymer Science
Li, Xindi Srdjan Lukic Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Beijing Institute of Technology, Software Engineering
Lin, Chi-‐Chen Jingyan Dong E.P.Fitts-‐Industrl.& Sys Engr, North Carolina State University
National Taiwan University, Physics
Lin, Wei Cheng Erik Santiso Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
National Taiwan University, Chemical Engineering
Liu, Deyi Zhilin Li Mathematics, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Liu, Jiawen Joel Ducoste Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina
105 Evaluating the impact of mixing speed on the light distribution within a photobioreactor using novel microsensors
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
158 Validating solubility of SAFT-‐ gamma Mie models for polymer solutions
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
178 Analysis and numerical methods for differential equations in financial mathematics
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
181 High Efficiency AC Distributed Energy Storage Device (DESD)
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
163 Design and Fabrication of Flexible Capacitive Sensor Using Electrohydrodynamic Inkjet Printing
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
104 Attempting the Preparation of a Poly(methyl methacrylate)-‐Urea Complex
ACS Project SEED
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 27
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Environmental Engineering
Francis De Los Reyes Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University ; Yi-‐Chun Lai Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University; Amanda Karam Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University;
Loftin, Kylah Elena Jakubikova Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University,
Daniel Ashley Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Long, Gina Dave Eggleston Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
North Carolina state university, Geology
Lovell, Levi Sandra Yuter Marine Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Meteorology
Mahmood, Atif Atul Kotnis Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Human Biology
98 A Novel Approach to Non-‐Steroidal Anti-‐Inflammatory Drugs, Application to the Synthesis of Aleve and Ibuprofen
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
241 Testing the role of predation on a marine fouling community
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
240 Snowfall within Winter Storms in the Coastal Northeast United States
Independent Researchers at NC State University
105 Evaluating the impact of mixing speed on the light distribution within a photobioreactor using novel microsensors
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
202 Evaluation of Organic Dyes as Light-‐Absorbing Molecules for Solar Energy Capture
ACS Project SEED
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 28
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramMaldonado-‐Rosario, Armando
George List Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Civil Engineering
Maloney, Madison Scott Ferguson Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Aerospace Engineering
Mancao, Jonathan Amy Grunden Microbiology, North Carolina State University
Southern Adventist University, Biochemistry
Stephanie Mathews Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
Mann, Michael Shuang Fang Lim Physics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics
Marshall, Karel Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina State University
Andrews University, Mathematics
Marshburn, Richard Elena Jakubikova Chemistry, North Carolina State University
35 Calculations of UV-‐Vis Spectra of Organic Dyes with Time-‐Dependent Density Functional Theory
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
257 Nanoplasmonic biosensors for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
41 War-‐Gaming Applications for Achieving Optimum Acquisition of Future Space Systems
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
138 How Lessons Learned From the Evolution of the International Space Station Can Help Us Design for the Unknown
Independent Researchers at NC State University
1 Characterization of the Secretome from Two Lignocellulose-‐Degrading Strains of Paenibacillus glucanolyticus
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
40 Travel Time Reliability: Developing Reliability Assessment on Highways of North Carolina
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 29
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Computer Science
Chang Liu Chemistry, North Carolina State University;
Daniel Ashley Chemistry, North Carolina State University;
Marshburn, Richard Elena Jakubikova Chemistry, North Carolina State University
NCSU, Computer Science Daniel Ashley Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Martin, Matthew Christopher Parnin Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Colby College, Computer Science and Government
Tim Menzies Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Marx, Emma Freya Mowat CVM-‐Comp Animal, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics and English
Matthew Breen Department Molecular Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina State University
Mason, Catherine Leslie Sombers Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Neurobiology
Mathers, Cara Travis Gannon Crop Science, North Carolina State University
Villanova University, Comprehensive Science
155 Real-‐Time Striatal Measurements of Oxidative Stress and Dopamine in the Dyskinetic Rat During Chronic L-‐DOPA Treatment for Parkinsons's Disease
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
43 Adsorption of chlorantraniliprole: which soil factors affect sorbent affinity?
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
124 Exploring the Importance of Context When Predicting Issue Lifetime
REU: Science of Software in CSC
75 Clinical & Genetic Characterization of Retinal Degeneration in Red Wolves
Independent Researchers at NC State University
35 Calculations of UV-‐Vis Spectra of Organic Dyes with Time-‐Dependent Density Functional Theory
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
202 Evaluation of Organic Dyes as Light-‐Absorbing Molecules for Solar Energy Capture
ACS Project SEED
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 30
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramMauthe, Jacob Divine Kumah Physics, North Carolina State
UniversityNorth Carolina State University, Mechanical Engineering
McArthur, Chanelle Nathan Lyons Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Geology; Science, Technology, and Society
McCaskey, Melanie Jennifer Dixon Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Science
David McConnell Marine Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
McDaniel, Casey Steven Frank Entomology, North Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State
University, ZoologyKristi Backe Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
Melton, Sierra Robert Austin Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Colorado College, Geology Rich McLaughlin Soil Science, North Carolina State University
54 Comparing methods of quantifying rapid topographic changes
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
149 Commucating Geoscience Concepts in the Classroom and Beyond Using Short Video-‐Based Resources
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
79 Comparison of scale insect abundance on native and exotic trees in urban Raleigh, NC
Independent Researchers at NC State University
112 Preparation of Atomically Flat STO through Thermal and Chemical Treatment
Independent Researchers at NC State University
63 Stream Channel Geometry as a Control on Stream Water Temperature
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 31
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramMickle, McKayla Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biochemistry
Jonathan Conway Chemical and Biomolecular, North Carolina State University
Mills, Thomas Mohammed Zikry Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University
University of Miami, Aerospace Engineering
Miranda, Adam Thomas Lentz Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Mirhosseini Ghamsari, Seyedsamim
Christopher Parnin Computer Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Computer Science
Murphy, Andrew Orlin Velev Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State UniversityCharles Shields Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
Bhuvnesh Bharti Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University;
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
125 Why is your software so old REU: Science of Software in CSC
61 ‘Microbots’ from Self-‐Assembled Microcubes as Tools for Studying Membrane Rigidity
Independent Researchers at NC State University
9 Finite Element Analysis of Nanocrystalline Grains based on Statistical Distributed Grain Sizes
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
97 Investigation of the Role of Frog Virus 3 Gene ORF60R in First-‐Stage Viral DNA Replication
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
109 Characterization of Athe_0594, a Multidomain Enzyme in Caldicellulosiruptor bescii
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 32
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramKoohee Han Chemical and Biomolecular, North Carolina State University;
Musante, Michelle Carlos Goller Biotechnology Program, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Microbiology
Ndukwe, Samuel Melissa Pasquinelli Textiles, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemistry
Erol Yildirim Textiles, North Carolina State University
Nguyen, Y-‐Van Amy Grunden Microbiology, North Carolina State University
Research Triangle High School, Microbiology
Ni, Weite Huaiyu Dai Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Automation
Noll, Ashley Christopher Parnin Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Georgia Institute of Technology, Computer Science
122 Gender Prediction by Name REU: Science of Software in CSC
119 Analysis of a mutated cytochrome P450 fatty acid peroxygenase enzyme from thermotolerant Bacillus methanolicus to be used for decarboxylation of fatty acids during the algal biofuel conversion process
Independent Researchers at NC State University
169 Intrusion Detection Games with Imperfect Monitoring
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
90 Uncovering the Function of Delftia's Putative Blue Light Detection Gene
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
188 Molecular Dynamics Simulations to Determine the Stability of Polymers When Exposed to Alkaline Environments
ACS Project SEED
61 ‘Microbots’ from Self-‐Assembled Microcubes as Tools for Studying Membrane Rigidity
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 33
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNowinski, Alexander Srdjan Lukic Elec & Comp Engineering,
North Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State University, Electrical
Nowinski, Alexander Srdjan Lukic Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering
Nwakuche, Chidubem James Yarnell Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Rolesville High School and NCSSM online, none
Felix Castellano Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Odom, James Terrie Litzenberger Forestry&Environmental Resourc, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Technology and Management
Melissa McHale Forestry&Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University
Oduor, Allan Al Chen Accounting, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Associates in Engineering
Ewan Pritchard Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
80 Water Quality and Perceived Water Quality; Hamakuya, South Africa Study Abroad Experience.
Independent Researchers at NC State University
192 Transactive Energy NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
209 Modular Fan Controller for FREEDM Resistor Bank
NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
206 Synthesis of Naphthalimide Based Chromophores
ACS Project SEED
208 Modular Fan Controller for FREEDM Resistor Bank
NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 34
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramOlaya, Christopher Joshua Pierce Chemistry, North Carolina
State UniversityKennesaw State University, Systems and Industrial Engineering
Jonathan Mills Chemistry, North Carolina State University;
Ou, Rihui Zhilin Li Mathematics, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Statistics
Ouyang, Yubo Michael Dickey Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Polymer Material and Engineering
Owens, Kennon Mark Pankow Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Mechanical Engineering
Owiti, Dessy Terrence Gardner Soil Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Soil Science
Owiti, Dessy Terrence Gardner Soil Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Soil Science
101 Surface Soil Microbial Community Structure and Enzymatic Activity along the East-‐West Transects of North Carolina
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
64 The Effect of Greenways/Trails on Soil Microbial Ecosystem in Lake Johnson Park of Central North Carolina
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
159 Fabrication of gallium-‐based liquid metals with complex geometries at room temperature
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
49 Polymer Composite Testing by split Hopkinson pressure bar
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
180 Synthesis of Electrophilic Phosphate Derivatives
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
178 Analysis and numerical methods for differential equations in financial mathematics
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 35
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Palacio, Dakota Michael Reiskind Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Animal Science
Palekar, Alisha John Godwin Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Human Biology
Panda, Sambit Leslie Sombers Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering and Biology
Parcells, Kayci Edgar Lobaton Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Truman State University, Physics
Parker, Channing Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina State University
James Madison University, Mathematics/Statistics
Paschal, Jamell Joseph Doster Nuclear Engineering, North Carolina State University
46 Machine Learning for the Classification of Toxicological Effects
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
214 Advancing Thermal-‐Hydraulic Modelling of BWR Fuel Assemblies
CASL Education Research Program
220 Multiple Sources Contribute to Extracellular H2O2 Dynamics in the Striatum
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
248 Multi-‐sensor Aggregation App for Wearable Devices
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
132 Examining Seasonal Co-‐Occurence of Tick Species in Raleigh, North Carolina with a focus on the encroachment of the Gulf Coast Tick (Amblyomma maculatum)
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
62 Aggression and Stress Coping Style Variation Independently Derived Zebrafish
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 36
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramSouth Carolina State University, Nuclear Engineering
Patel, Pritash Michael Flickinger Biomanufacturing Training and, North Carolina State UniversityAdam Wallace Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University Orlin Velev Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
Paul, Sydney Christopher Parnin Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Clemson University, Computer Science
Kathryn Stolee Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Peterson, Ben Sabrina Robertson CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Materials Science Engineering
Peterson, Ben Sabrina Robertson CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Materials Science Engineering
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
86 Using MRI to Evaluate Norepinephrine’s Role in the Development of Brain Structure
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
87 Exploring the role of norepinephrine neurons in embryonic brain development
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
225 Enhancing convective sedimentation assembly methods to engineer an artificial leaf capable of harvesting solar energy
Independent Researchers at NC State University
120 Why is searching so darn hard? REU: Science of Software in CSC
214 Advancing Thermal-‐Hydraulic Modelling of BWR Fuel Assemblies
CASL Education Research Program
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 37
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramPetruso, Megan Laurie Williams Computer Science-‐
Engineering, North Carolina State University
Appalachian State University, Computer Science
Phillips, Katherine Terrence Gardner Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Liberty University, Environmental Biology
Phillips, Kathy Terrence Gardner Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Liberty University, Environmental Biology
Picariello, Lisa DelWayne Bohnenstiehl Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Associate in Engineering
Picariello, Lisa DelWayne Bohnenstiehl Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Associate in Engineering
113 Using Geo-‐archaeological Methods to Inventory Marked and Unmarked Gravesites within the Historic African-‐American Oberlin Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
101 Surface Soil Microbial Community Structure and Enzymatic Activity along the East-‐West Transects of North Carolina
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
52 A Spatially Enabled Relational Database of Marked & Unmarked Gravesites within the Historic African-‐American Oberlin Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
239 Designing Realistic Security Games to Create Better Attack-‐Defense Trees
REU: Science of Software in CSC
64 The Effect of Greenways/Trails on Soil Microbial Ecosystem in Lake Johnson Park of Central North Carolina
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 38
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramPinnamaraju, Sriharsha Jacqueline Cole-‐Husseini Biomedical
Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineeing
Polak, Samantha Mette Olufsen Mathematics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Math
Franz Hamilton Statistics, North Carolina State University
Potter, Ainsley Detlef Knappe Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
Price, Benjamin William Showers Marine Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Geology
Puckett, Brian Mark Pankow Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
Hastings College, Physics Matthew Bryant Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
47 Nutrient flux from the bottom sediments in Falls Lake
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
31 Flow-‐Stimulated Energy Harvester using Dual-‐Matrix Composites
REU Composites in Extreme Environments
99 Estimation and Prediction in Neuronal Networks: The Hidden Node Problem
Independent Researchers at NC State University
44 Will Perfluoroethercarboxylic Acids Break Down to Perfluorocarboxylic Acids When Oxidized?
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
187 The Effect of Obesity-‐Induced Vascular Changes on Bone Health
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 39
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramPujianto, Christy Ronald Baynes Department of Population
Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biological Sciences
Pymento, Sharon John Gadsby Department Molecular Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Human Biology
Ramirez, Gustavo Karen Daniels Physics, North Carolina State University
Hunter College, Physics Jonathan Kollmer Physics, North Carolina State University
Rao, Deepthi Leslie Sombers Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, undecided
Rateb, Catrina Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Laura Lee Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
134 Expression of Novel Cellulose Binding Proteins from Caldicellulosiruptor species in Escherichia coli
Independent Researchers at NC State University
45 Fluidization of Granular Materials by Active Particles
RT MRSEC REU Program
234 Monitoring Brain Metabolism IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
56 Chemical Analysis of Plant Based Mastitis Treatment for Organic Dairy Cows
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
244 Inhibitory Effects of Progesterone on Luteal Macrophage Chemotaxis
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 40
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramRaza, Maryam Maria Reyes Plant and Microbial Biology,
North Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State University, Biochemistry
Resco, Kyle Walter Weare Chemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemistry
Reynolds, Katlyn John Fountain Marine Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
Western Carolina University, Business Administration and Law
Ricca, Henry Kumar Mahinthakumar Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Engineering
Jason Patskoski Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Rich, Charles Marc Cubeta Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
Queens University of Charlotte, Biochemistry
Riley, Isabella Lisa Dean Food Science, North Carolina State University
20 Effect of lactic acid fermentation on fatty acid, amino acid, and protein composition of cashew nut and cucumber
Food Science Summer Scholar Program
37 Reducing Error in Water Distribution Network Simulations by Modeling Isolated Network Sections with Field Derived Boundary Conditions
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
7 Effect of Urea on Hyphal Growth and Spore Production by the Plant Pathogenic Fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
103 Impact of Axial Ligands on Oxygen Atom Transfer
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
24 Microplastic Pollution in Local Surface Waters
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
216 Arabidopsis thaliana Pla-‐1 accession resistance to Geminivirus
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 41
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramCornell University, Food Science
Ring, Lynde Lina Quesada Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Food Science
Ring, Lynde Lina Quesada Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Food Science
Ruddiman, Claire Sabrina Robertson CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Biochemistry
Ruddiman, Claire Sabrina Robertson CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State
University, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Biochemistry
Rudock, Kyrsten Jesse Jur Textiles, North Carolina State University
86 Using MRI to Evaluate Norepinephrine’s Role in the Development of Brain Structure
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
252 Ergonomic and Noise-‐Eliminating Electronics Enclosure for Textile Integration
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
106 Detection of airborne Pseudoperonospora cubensis sporangia using spore trapping and quantitative PCR
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
87 Exploring the role of norepinephrine neurons in embryonic brain development
Biotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BIT SURE)
20 Effect of lactic acid fermentation on fatty acid, amino acid, and protein composition of cashew nut and cucumber
Food Science Summer Scholar Program
135 Evaluating the Efficacy of Fungicides and Sanitizers for Control of Black Rot of Sweetpotato
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 42
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Textile Engineering
Saleh, Nadeen Nicholas Kraft , ABB CorporationFlorida Atlantic University, Computer Science
Schacht, Lily Matthew Polizzotto Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Washington University in St. Louis, Chemical Engineering
Schleif, Nicholas Jesse Jur Textiles, North Carolina State University
University of Minnesota -‐ Twin Cities, Electrical Engineering
Schupp, Sierra Francis De Los Reyes Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Engineering
Joseph Weaver Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Schwarz, Tanner Peter Ojiambo Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biology
Anna Thomas Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
66 Host Association of Opposite Mating Types of Pseudoperonospora cubensis
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
73 Self-‐Powered Operation of Environmental Sensors
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
16 Does variable shear influence the formation of aerobic granules?
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
243 Excel-‐ent Research: Understanding Spreadsheet Use, Creation, and Maintenance at ABB
REU: Science of Software in CSC
48 Investigating the Relationship between Manganese Reactivity and Arsenic Adsorption Capacity of Pleistocene Sediments from Southeast Asia
BESST -‐ Basic and Environmental Soil Science Training REU
252 Ergonomic and Noise-‐Eliminating Electronics Enclosure for Textile Integration
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 43
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Scott, Alexander Orlin Velev Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State UniversityBhuvnesh Bharti Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State UniversityCharles Shields Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State UniversityKoohee Han Chemical and Biomolecular, North Carolina State University
Seals, Nathaniel Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Microbiology
Jonathan Conway Chemical and Biomolecular, North Carolina State University
Setzer, Beverly Mette Olufsen Mathematics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Math
Franz Hamilton Statistics, North Carolina State University
Shah, Parth Patricia Estes Genetics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State Univerisity, Biochemistry
Shands, Aidan Lina Quesada Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
California State University, Monterey Bay, Biology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Mechanical Engineering
82 Role of Single-‐minded in the development of the fly brain
Independent Researchers at NC State University
107 Detection of fungicide-‐resistant Pseudoperonospora cubensis isolates using molecular techniques
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
110 Examining sugar utilization in a glucokinase knockout strain of the extremely thermophilic plant biomass degrading Caldicellulosiruptor bescii
Independent Researchers at NC State University
99 Estimation and Prediction in Neuronal Networks: The Hidden Node Problem
Independent Researchers at NC State University
53 Microscale Manipulation and Characterization of Liquid Crystals Using Field-‐Powered Microcube Devices
RT MRSEC REU Program
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 44
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Shannon, Leslie Mary Carbone Genetics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Robert Anholt Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
Shapiro, Hannah Jenny Campbell Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Shapiro, Morgan Jenny Campbell Biology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Zoology
Sheikhnureldin, Abdulrahim Christopher Parnin Computer Science, North Carolina State University
George Washington University, Computer Science
Tim Menzies Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Slaydon, Joshua Mary Carbone Genetics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Trudy MacKay Genetics, North Carolina State University
Slehria, Trisha Melanie Kaelberer Division of Gastroenterology , Duke University
185 Cardiac Expression Patterns Associated with Feline Cardiomyopathy Mutations
Independent Researchers at NC State University
139 Enteroendocrine Cell Activity in Mini-‐Guts Independent Researchers at NC State University
114 Behavioral Responses of Three Lemur Species to Different Food Enrichment Devices
Independent Researchers at NC State University
121 The Effect of Dependencies on Software Engineering -‐ Data Mining in the Real World
REU: Science of Software in CSC
190 Molecular Genetics of Glaucoma in a Canine Model
Independent Researchers at NC State University
114 Behavioral Responses of Three Lemur Species to Different Food Enrichment Devices
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 45
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Carolina State University, Biochemistry
Sabrina Robertson CVM-‐Molecular Biomedical Scien, North Carolina State UniversityDiego Bohórquez Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University
Smith, Adam Sarah Heckman Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Coastal Carolina University, Computer Science
Smith, Skylare William Flowers Animal Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Animal Science
Sonnenberg, Matthew Richard Beddingfield Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sonnenberg, Tim Srdjan Lukic Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering
Sonnenberg, Timothy Srdjan Lukic Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
209 Modular Fan Controller for FREEDM Resistor Bank
NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
204 Smart Grid Programmable Load NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
208 Modular Fan Controller for FREEDM Resistor Bank
NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
253 Frequency and Patterns of Git Commits: an Examination of Students’ Work Habits in Computer Science
REU: Science of Software in CSC
231 Impact of Human Socialization of Low Birth Weight AI Boars at Different Stages of Management and the Effects on Reproductive Performance
Independent Researchers at NC State University
139 Enteroendocrine Cell Activity in Mini-‐Guts Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 46
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramNorth Caroline State University, Electrical Engineering
Spells, Bryon Clint Steele Mechanical Engineering, EVX/Swinburne University of Technology
North Carolina State University, Mechanical Engineering
Spurlin, Racheal Colleen Doherty Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biochemistry
Stanley, Sarah Scott Magness Cell Biology and Physiology, UNC Chapel Hill
North Carolina State University, Chemistry BS
Michael Daniele Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Storelli, David Subhashish Bhattacharya Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Caolina State University, ECE
Govind Chavan Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Sudweeks, Jaye Alun Lloyd Mathematics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Applied Mathematics
193 Flexible AC Transmission Systems Devices NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
142 Gene Drives for the Suppression of Mosquito Populations
Independent Researchers at NC State University
182 Using CRISPR/Cas9 System to Knockout Circadian Clock Genes in Arabidopsis thaliana
Independent Researchers at NC State University
147 2D Intestinal Stem Cell Cultures for Organ-‐on-‐a-‐Chip Applications
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
209 Modular Fan Controller for FREEDM Resistor Bank
NSF FREEDM Systems Center REU
145 Street Legal Solar Car Design: Powertrain NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 47
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Sullivan, Jessica John Blondin Physics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics
Stephen Reynolds Physics, North Carolina State University Kazik Borkowski Physics, North Carolina State University
Summers, Brooke Zvezdana Pesic-‐Van Esbroeck Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Bioprocessing Science
Sun, Dongming Robert Kolbas Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Optical Science and Engineering
Sun, Dongming Robert Kolbas Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Optical Science and Engineering
Sun, Yangting Hong Luo Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
Beijing Institute of Technology, Aerocraft Design & Engineering
256 Reconstructed Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for 1D Diffusion equation based on FOHS Formulation
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
197 Miniature Photo Pumped Laser System GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
176 Near Field Optical Characterization of VCSEL GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
219 Modeling Kepler’s Supernova Remnant with VH-‐1
Independent Researchers at NC State University
72 Screening of sweetpotato clones for viruses and their elimination by meristem-‐tip culture
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 48
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Sun, Yiqun Amy Halberstadt Psychology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Human Biology
Sutter, Leo Yaroslava Yingling Material Science Engineering, North Carolina State University
Rochester Institute of Technology, Physics
Thomas Deaton Material Science Engineering, North Carolina State University
Swafford, Callan Adam Lee Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, geology
Swepson, Candace James Levis Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Research Triangle Highschool, Environmental Engineering
Ranji Ranjithan Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
Tang, Zhiyuan Huaiyu Dai Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Electronic and Information Engineering
128 Assessing hydrothermal liquefaction as an alternative fuel conversion process in marine algae-‐based biofuel production
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
169 Intrusion Detection Games with Imperfect Monitoring
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
117 The Role of Chain Stiffness on the Morphology of Polyelectrolyte Diblock Copolymers
RT MRSEC REU Program
6 Preliminary investigation of North American Beavers (Castor Canadensis) Impact on Urban Stream Water Quality
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
258 Sapphire Caricature: the misperception of African American women and their ability to express sadness
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 49
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Tavares, Aline Sarah Heckman Computer Science, North Carolina State University
University of Tennessee, Computer Science
Teague, Mariah Julie Horvath Biology, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina State University, Genetics
Thomas, Brittany Erin Hestir Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Geology
Nazanin Chaichitehrani College of Sciences, North Carolina State University
Thompson, Kelly John Godwin Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, IPN
Tomkins, Laura Sandra Yuter Marine Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Meteorology
Torres, David Elena Jakubikova Chemistry, North Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State
University, High SchoolChang Liu Chemistry, North Carolina State University
221 Convergence of snow bands in Northeast US storms
Independent Researchers at NC State University
59 Effect of pi-‐conjugated donors on the electronic structure of Fe(II)-‐bisterpyrine complex
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
60 Do Hurricanes Cause Phytoplankton Blooms? Using Satellites to Investigate Sea Surface Temperature and Chlorophyll-‐a in the Gulf of California.
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
227 Expression of Isotocin in the Thalassoma bifasciatum (Bluehead Wrasse) Teleost Brain
Independent Researchers at NC State University
123 Measuring Quality of Students’ Git Messages REU: Science of Software in CSC
242 Evaluating Antibiotic Resistance in Dog Skin Bacteria
Independent Researchers at NC State University
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 50
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramSriparna Mukherjee Chemistry, North Carolina State University
Townsend, Anna Rodolphe Barrangou Food Science and Nutrition, North Carolina State University
University of Kentucky, Biology
Alexandra Briner Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
Travels, Dustin Adam Lee Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, geology
Turner, Johnathan Harald Ade Physics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics
Udiani, Omokuyani Ronald Baynes Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics
Vásquez, Neyanel Michael Dickey Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
Columbia University in the City of New York, Chemistry
Yiliang Lin Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
25 Liquid Metal Patterning via Vacuum Filling RT MRSEC REU Program
186 Dependence of Hole Mobility on Thickness in Diodes Comprising of Organic Semiconductors
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
34 Automation and Applications of the Tolerance Limit Method in Meat and Milk
IMSD -‐ Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity
13 Bioinformatic Analysis of Degenerating CRISPR Arrays in E. coli
Food Science Summer Scholar Program
6 Preliminary investigation of North American Beavers (Castor Canadensis) Impact on Urban Stream Water Quality
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
59 Effect of pi-‐conjugated donors on the electronic structure of Fe(II)-‐bisterpyrine complex
REU at the Interface of Computations and Experiments -‐ Chemistry
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 51
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramVienhage, Paul Hien Tran Mathematics, North Carolina
State UniversityEmory University, Mathematics
Wagner, Catherine Michael Dickey Chemical & Biomolecular Eng, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Chemical Engineering
Walker, Abel Lina Quesada Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Horticultural Science and Plant Biology
Walker, Abel Lina Quesada Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Horticultural Science and Plant Biology
Walker, Brianne Daniel Obenour Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Engineering
Michelle Moorman Forestry & Environmental Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
107 Detection of fungicide-‐resistant Pseudoperonospora cubensis isolates using molecular techniques
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
36 Hydrologic Modeling to Improve Management Practices at Lake Mattamuskeet
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
130 Creating programmable 3D curved structures utilizing self-‐folding capabilities of 2D shape memory polymers
Independent Researchers at NC State University
238 Phylogenetic relationships of Pseudoperonospora cubensis isolates causing downy mildew of cucurbit crops in the U.S
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
41 War-‐Gaming Applications for Achieving Optimum Acquisition of Future Space Systems
Modeling and Industrial Applied Mathematics NSF REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 52
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramWaller, Simone John Fountain Marine Earth And
Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University
Wake Tech, Geology
Wang, Di Francis De Los Reyes Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Economics
Wang, Jiayi Al Chen Accounting, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Statistics
Wang, Wendy Hong Wang Physics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Physics
Wang, Xuechun Hong Wang Physics, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering
Wang, Xuefei Jingyan Dong E.P.Fitts-‐Industrl.& Sys Engr, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Automation
95 Fluorescent labeling of telomere binding proteins TIN2 for single-‐molecule studies
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
161 Time-‐optimal Trajectory Planning With High-‐order Constraints
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
195 Analysis of Characteristics of Data Breaches GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
131 Mitochondria Protein Binding Activity Revealed with Atomic Force Microscopy
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
8 Investigating Nitrogen Contamination in Jordan Lake
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
172 Comparison of Methods to Reduce Illegal Dumping of Fecal Sludge in Tanzania and Ghana
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 53
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Wang, Yingting Hong Luo Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Computer Science and Technology
Weis, Jeffrey DelWayne Bohnenstiehl Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Geology
Whited, Morgan DelWayne Bohnenstiehl Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State
Wake Technical Community College, Associate of Science
Whited, Morgan DelWayne Bohnenstiehl Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Associate of Science
Widney, Karl Robert Kelly Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biochemistry
136 Sulfur Oxidation in Extreme Thermoacidophiles
Independent Researchers at NC State University
113 Using Geo-‐archaeological Methods to Inventory Marked and Unmarked Gravesites within the Historic African-‐American Oberlin Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
52 A Spatially Enabled Relational Database of Marked & Unmarked Gravesites within the Historic African-‐American Oberlin Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
173 The real-‐time display of a flow field system based on FLTK
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
68 The Burgeoning Adventures of the Wolfpack Sea Robot
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 54
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramWilkins, Michael Michael Daniele Elec & Comp Engineering,
North Carolina State UniversityNorth Carolina State University, Electrical Engineering
Wilkinson, Michael Jing Feng Psychology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Psychology
Williams, Olivia Jose Ascencio-‐Ibanez Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biological Sciences: Integrative Physiology & Neurobiology
Mary Dallas Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
Winter, Danielle Bryan Maxwell Bio & Agri Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biological Engineering
Francois Birgand Bio & Agri Engineering, North Carolina State University
Terrence Gardner Soil Science, North Carolina State University
Womack, Natalia DelWayne Bohnenstiehl Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
150 Microbial Community Analysis of Floating Island Systems in Stormwater Wet Detention Basins
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
113 Using Geo-‐archaeological Methods to Inventory Marked and Unmarked Gravesites within the Historic African-‐American Oberlin Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
247 Slow Motion is Not Just for the Movies: Time Dilation in Weightlifting
Independent Researchers at NC State University
50 Immunolocalization of the Rep protein (AL1) from Tomato Golden Mosaic Virus (TGMV) or Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) driven by an estradiol inducible promoter in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana.
Independent Researchers at NC State University
226 Bacterial Nanocellulose Dry EMG Electrodes for Long Term Use
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 55
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramWake Technical Community College, Associate in Science
Womack, Natalia DelWayne Bohnenstiehl Marine,Earth & Atmospheric Sci, North Carolina State University
Wake Technical Community College, Associate of Science
Womble, Carrisa Kevin Anderson Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Animal Science
Keena Mullen Animal Science, North Carolina State UniversityRonald Baynes Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University
Wood, Malika Terri Long Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
Saint Augustine's University, Biology
Rosangela Sozzani Plant Biology, North Carolina State University
Wright, Ali John Godwin Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
Indian River State College, Biology
Wu, Chenxi Mo-‐Yuen Chow Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
177 Enhancement of Virtual Power System Platform
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
67 Understanding the effects of –Fe on phloem development
Integrative Molecular Plant Systems REU (IMPS)
249 The role of kisspeptin in a sex changing fish Independent Researchers at NC State University
52 A Spatially Enabled Relational Database of Marked & Unmarked Gravesites within the Historic African-‐American Oberlin Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
76 Evaluation of milk cellular response to phytoceuticals in cows with mastitis
Independent Researchers at NC State University
113 Using Geo-‐archaeological Methods to Inventory Marked and Unmarked Gravesites within the Historic African-‐American Oberlin Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina
MEAS-‐Wake Tech Program
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 56
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramTsinghua University, Electrical Engineering
Wu, Haiyue Hong Luo Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Mechanical Engineering
Wu, Jing Joel Ducoste Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Environmental Engineering
Yi-‐Chun Lai Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Amanda Karam Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University Francis De Los Reyes Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, North Carolina State University
Wu, Yuezi Mo-‐Yuen Chow Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Energy and Environment System Engineering
Xiang, Tingyan Al Chen Accounting, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Statistics
196 Game -‐Theoretic Framework of Transactive Energy Distribution System
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
100 Effects of nitrogen deficiency on lipid production in microalgae Dunaliella viridis
RISE -‐ Civil and Environmental Engineering
168 A scalable 3-‐D Model for Room Temperature Distribution to Improve the Home Energy and Thermal (HEAT) Simulator
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
177 Enhancement of Virtual Power System Platform
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
174 Development of a Riemann Solver of the Unsteady Compressible Euler Equations for the Shock Tube Problem
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 57
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Xie, Kenny Hamid Krim Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
UNC Chapel Hill, Statistics
Xu, Wei Huaiyu Dai Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Computer Science & Technology
Yamagata, Jesse Lina Quesada Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University
California State University, Monterey Bay, Biology
Yang, Chao-‐Han Brendan O'Connor Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State University
National Taiwan University, Engineering Science and Nano-‐Technology Program
Yao, Chengxi Mo-‐Yuen Chow Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Automation
184 Interfacial mechanics of transfer printed polymer thin films
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
210 An Optimized Control System for the UAVs GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
211 Deep Belief Network for Better Link Prediction
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
106 Detection of airborne Pseudoperonospora cubensis sporangia using spore trapping and quantitative PCR
Kelman Scholars in Plant Pathology
232 Mapping neurons through causal interaction and clique topology
ASSIST -‐ NSF Advanced Self-‐Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies REU
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 58
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors ProgramYu, Monong Albert Young Physics, North Carolina State
UniversityBeijing Institute of Technology, Physics
Zhang, Jianfu Yingjiao Xu Textiles, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Information Management and Information Systems
Zhang, Nianlei Brendan O'Connor Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, North Carolina State
Jilin University, Mechanical Engineering
Zhang, Xinyu Huaiyu Dai Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Tsinghua University, EE
Zhang, Yuelin Albert Young Physics, North Carolina State University
Beijing Institute of Technology, Electronic Engineering
Zhang, Yunchang Min Liu Civil Engineering, North Carolina State University
Jilin University, Traffic Engineering
170 Optical fiber-‐Coupled Electron Accelerator GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
165 A Review of Collaborative Scheduling Approaches for Construction Project
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
175 Exploration of improvement in the power factor of PEDOT:PSS films by aligning the conjugated polymer backbone.
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
166 Adopting Dynamic Pricing Strategy for Cloud Computation Market
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
171 The assembly of multilayer surface ultracold neutron detector
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
167 Predicting stock market through the Stock Discussion Community on Sina Microblog (SDCSM)
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
2016 NC State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium 59
Student Presenter Poster # Project Title Mentors/Co-‐Mentors Program
Zhao, Wenyi Edgar Lobaton Elec & Comp Engineering, North Carolina State University
Beijing Institute of Technology, Automation
Zhou, Le Richard Spontak Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Polymer science
Zhu, Yuanyuan Robert Kolbas Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Optical Science and Engineering
Zhu, Yuanyuan Robert Kolbas Electrical & Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Zhejiang University, Optical Science and Engineering
Zurlo, Daniel Ming Liu Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University, Biomedical Engineering
92 Determining the ability of diabetic amputees to monitor socket fit
NC State Undergraduate Research Grant Awardee
176 Near Field Optical Characterization of VCSEL GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
197 Miniature Photo Pumped Laser System GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
179 Real Time Human Action Recognition (HAR) based on Off-‐The-‐Shelf Wearable Devices
GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research
164 Nanocellulose-‐Reinforced PAM/PEO Films GEAR -‐ Global Engagement in Academic Research