LSAMP Summer 2004

Left to Right: Shira Ruggs, Anthony Gutierrez, Corey Bishop, Durell Dancy, Hai Nguyen, Ashley Johnson, Cameron Jiles, Rabah Rahil

Research Topics and Mentors

Engineering & Technology:
Cameron Jiles
"The use of Signal Conditioning with Configurable Connectors Box (SC-2345 Box) to Conduct Different Functions for Measuring Temperature"
Mentor: Dr. Jose Ramos

Rabah Rahil
Development of a Thermoelectric Cooler
Mentor: Dr. Ricardo Decca

Corey Bishop
"Developing A Website Tutorial for Freshman Engineering Students"
Mentor: Mr. Patrick Gee

Biology:
Hai V. Nguyen
"Exploration of Spinal Cord Nerve Regeneration - Scar Formation"
Mentor: Dr. Ellen Chernoff

Shira Ruggs
"Localization of the Protein Kinases, PK3At1 and PK3At2 in the Arabidopsis Rhaliana" Plant
Mentor: Dr. John Watson

AshleyDennis-Johnson
"Determining the Role of a Metal-Binding Protein (ATFP2) in Arabidopsis Rhaliana"
Mentor: Dr. Stephen Randall

Chemistry:
Durell Dancy
"Research Question: What role do TGFß1 and periostin play in the prevention of calcification in the mouse heart?"
Mentor: Dr. Simon Conway

Mathematics:
Anthony Gutierrez
"Biomechanical Analysis of the Squat Exercise"
Mentor: Dr. Rafael Bahamonde