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Symposium Program

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Olivia Lenz, materials scientist.  For more information on her presentation, please see the Keynote Speaker page.

OMH 135: Biology, Health and Human Performance

Session A: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Garrett Egger. “How observational learning affects brain and target muscle stimulation in learning exercises”.  Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Biology.  Abstract 5.

Julianna Garces, Faith Hamilton and Brigitte Fenton. “Foot Anthropometrics and the influence of force production on different athletic domains”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 34.

Christian Bendo and Jasung Kim. “The Acute Effects of Intermittent Dynamic Stretching on Quadriceps Force Production”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 36.

Alexis Arredondo. “Exploring the Psychophysiological Aspects underlying Muscle Fatigue: A Mixed-Methods Study”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 39.

Session B: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Brit Dalberg,  Emma Jones and Gem Gatmaytan. “The Impact of Unilateral Motion on Sweep Rowers”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 35

Jameil Quilantang and Ebenezer Mesfin. “The relationship between sleep and balance in collegiate athletes and other active students”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 38.

Kingston Christie and Ainsley Phillips. “Working Out Your Self-Esteem: Strength Gains and Their Influence On Self-Esteem”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls, Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Jarrett Mentink, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 40.

OMH 138: Computer Science

Session A: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Fletcher Green, Nathaniel Stirret, Fabian Hernandez-Angel , Han Huynh, and Andy Gaspar-Gonzalez. “Roguelike Deckbuilder”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 24.

Anthony Mao,  Adam Loepker, Wendy Arenas Rosas, Gerry Summers,  Manxi Muhirwa, and Sabina Salimova. “Traymate”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 25.

Allie Miller, Kristen Lowe, Dawit Kelile, Shadman Shahzahan, Pedro Luiz and Teixeira Andrade Ferreira. “TripSplit”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 26.

Session B: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bria Tran, Jey Elongo, Abenezer Abraham, Yusuf Al-magusi, and Yahya Ouchchen.  “EVAIDE”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 27.

Ethan Erickson, Alex Chan, Steven Nguyen, Frans Agapa, and Thomas Robertson. “SEEKR”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 28.

Ryan Fecarotta,  Dylan Beppu, Dorothy Prosser, Nahome Yohannes,  Soludo Amaeze, and Joshua Fechete. “Prets Alle”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 29.

Otto Miller Lobby

Session A: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Biochemistry

Lidia Gebrewolde. “Size-Exclusion Chromatography of Five Recombinant Siderocalin Orthologs with High and Low Expression Yields”. Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Chemistry & Biochemistry.  Abstract 1.

Tien Phan. “Using Liquid Chromatography and Electrostatic Surface Modeling to Interpret Differences in Quaternary Structure Among Siderocalins”. Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Chemistry & Biochemistry.  Abstract 3.

Biology

Ayaka Pier.  “Effects of Multitasking on Breathing Rate”.  Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Biology.  Abstract 7.

Hannah Chang. “Investigation of SMRT Homologs and Potential Roles in Germ Cell Specification in Tardigrades”.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Biology.  Abstract 9.

Madison Rubino.  “Assessment of Hypothalamic Gliosis in Lean and Obese Mice”.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Biology.  Abstract 11.

Nixie Waldher.  “Chemogenetic control of mouse hippocampal astrocytes by AAV-Mediated hM3Dq Expression”.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Biology.  Abstract 13.

Health and Human Performance

Ava Fitzenrider. “Slouching Towards Inefficiency? The Cardiometabolic and Cognitive Costs of Poor Posture”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 37.

Psychology

Anna Y. Kozyrev, Karis S. Park, and Jordan J. Timmers.  “From Animals to Humans: Evaluating the Generality of Risk-Sensitive Foraging Theory”.  Advised by Dr. Baine B. Craft, Psychology.  Abstract 41.

Aaron Lee. “The Importance of University Traditions on University Engagement”.  Advised by Dr. Bethany Hoff, Psychology.  Abstract 43.

Roxy Photenhauer.  “Cell-phone use, Classroom Engagement, and Self Control”.  Advised by Dr. Bethany Hoff, Psychology.  Abstract 45.

Marissa Wendland and Elysia Whichard.  “The Influence of Housing, Diet, and Sex on Neuroinflammation in Adolescent Rats”.  Advised by Dr. Phillip Baker, Psychology.  Abstract 49.

Joyce Kim.  “White Guilt as Powerlessness or Motivation for Learning”.  Advised by Dr. Piljoo Kang, Psychology.  Abstract 51.

Otto Miller Lobby

Session B: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Biochemistry

Koya Chan.  “Comparing Orange Human Siderocalin to a Guinea Pig Homolog that Binds Pink or Blue Chromophores”.  Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Chemistry & Biochemistry.  Abstract 2.

Biology

Silas Demmert.  “Deer population estimate of Blakely Island in the San Juans”.  Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Biology. Abstract 8.

Brittney Hartshorn.  “Characterization of a co-regulator of gene expression in tardigrades”.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Biology.  Abstract 10.

Bella Lisenby.  “Assessment of dorsomedial hypothalamic astrocytes and metabolic behaviors”.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Biology.  Abstract 12.

Madelyn Cooke.  “Determining Fenofibrate’s efficacy as an antiviral therapeutic against murine gammaherpesvirus-68”.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 16.

Scarlett Amezcua.  “Analyzing the Efficacy of Hydroxyurea as an Antiviral Drug”.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 18.

Charlotte Halula.  “Determining the Anti-Viral Effects of Ribavirin Against MHV-68”.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 22.

Cove Vandervort. "Photosynthetic activity of mesophotic green algae in the Puget Sound". Advised by Dr. Tim Nelson, Biology. Abstract 52.

Mathematics

Ben Carr. "Stormont Vail Health – Critical Patient Experiences". Advised by Dr. Brian Gill, Mathematics. Abstract 54.

Psychology

Keighlee Bunker, Emily J. Perez, and Yuliana Rincon-Cruz.  “Scent of Danger: How Predator Cues Disrupt Deer Foraging Behavior”.  Advised by Dr. Baine B. Craft, Psychology.  Abstract 42.

Amanda Alben, Madyson Benthin, and Rebecca Howell.  “Comparison of brain regions by volume across mainland and island Blacktail deer populations”.  Advised by Dr. Phillip Baker, Psychology.  Abstract 48.

Angelina Uesonoda.  “The Role of Schooling in White Privilege Awareness”.  Advised by Dr. Piljoo Kang, Psychology.  Abstract 50.

OMH 109: Engineering

OMH 118: Biology and Psychology

OMH 119: Health and Human Performance

OMH 126: Health and Human Performance and Psychology

OMH 128: Biology

OMH 245: Computer Science