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Welcome to the 2022 STEMposium Virtual Exhibition!
Welcome to the 2022 STEMposium Virtual Exhibition!
During the 2021-2022 school year, 35 Advanced Research Mentorship students partnered with mentors from UConn, UConn Health, Trinity College, Yale University, University of Hartford, Jackson Laboratories, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Kentucky and CT Children's Medical Center.
During the 2021-2022 school year, 35 Advanced Research Mentorship students partnered with mentors from UConn, UConn Health, Trinity College, Yale University, University of Hartford, Jackson Laboratories, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Kentucky and CT Children's Medical Center.
We are grateful to our ARM Mentors for donating their valuable time, expertise, and guidance to these students throughout the year.
We are grateful to our ARM Mentors for donating their valuable time, expertise, and guidance to these students throughout the year.
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Gabrielle Agcaoili
Gabrielle Agcaoili
Class of 2022
Influences of Familiarity and Bias in Comprehension of Tagalog-Accented English
Influences of Familiarity and Bias in Comprehension of Tagalog-Accented English
Mentor: Dr. Wednesday Bushong, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Psychology Department, University of Hartford
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
AGCAOILI POSTER AND ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
AgcaoiliPersonalReflection2022.pdfPaige Annecchino
Paige Annecchino
Class of 2022
The Classification of Two Types of Mitochondria on the Basis of Electron Density
The Classification of Two Types of Mitochondria on the Basis of Electron Density
Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Jonas, Ph.D., Professor of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology) and Neuroscience, Yale School of Medicine
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Annecchino poster ab 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Annecchino Final Reflection 2022.pdfSaanvi Bethi
Saanvi Bethi
Class of 2023
Comparison of Preemergence Herbicide Resistance of Palmer Amaranth with Redroot Pigweed in Connecticut
Comparison of Preemergence Herbicide Resistance of Palmer Amaranth with Redroot Pigweed in Connecticut
Mentor: Dr. Richard Cowles, Ph. D, Agricultural Scientist, Valley Laboratory
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
BETHI POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Bethi PersonalReflection 2022.pdfMeghan Brink
Meghan Brink
Class of 2022
Potential Role of Filaggrin Within Different Stages of Osteosarcoma
Potential Role of Filaggrin Within Different Stages of Osteosarcoma
Mentor: Dr. Marc F. Hansen, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, Genetics and Genome Sciences, Center for Molecular Oncology at UCONN Health
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Brink Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
BrinkPersonalReflection2022 (1).pdfDelina Chávez
Delina Chávez
Class of 2022
Effect of Hip and Glute Exercises on the Biomechanics of High School Female Inactive Students and Active Soccer Players
Effect of Hip and Glute Exercises on the Biomechanics of High School Female Inactive Students and Active Soccer Players
Mentor: Dr. Mary C. Arico, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Biomedical Engineering, University of Hartford
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Chávez Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Chavez PersonalReflection 2022.pdfGrace Clark
Grace Clark
Class of 2023
Effects of Changed Work Hours and Student Connection during COVID-19 on Teachers' Mental Health
Effects of Changed Work Hours and Student Connection during COVID-19 on Teachers' Mental Health
Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Garza, ScD, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, UConn Health
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
ClarkGrace Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
ClarkGrace PersonalReflection 2022.pdfAndrew Davis
Andrew Davis
Class of 2022
Plasma Beta-Amyloid and Glial Inflammatory Marker Influences on Alzheimer's Disease Symptom Severity and Progression
Plasma Beta-Amyloid and Glial Inflammatory Marker Influences on Alzheimer's Disease Symptom Severity and Progression
Mentor: Dr. Gregory Jicha, Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Davis Andrew Poster and Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Davis, Andrew Final Reflection.pdfRachel Davis
Rachel Davis
Class of 2022
Exploration of Human Reaction Measurement Using Force Plate: Different Postures and Stimuli
Exploration of Human Reaction Measurement Using Force Plate: Different Postures and Stimuli
Mentor: Takafumi Asaki, Assistant Professor of Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, University of Hartford
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
DAVIS Rachel POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Davis Rachel PersonalReflection 2022 .pdfMichael Efremov
Michael Efremov
Class of 2022
The Role of pSRF in the Apoptotic Pathway of Cardiomyocytes under Chronic Stress
The Role of pSRF in the Apoptotic Pathway of Cardiomyocytes under Chronic Stress
Mentor: Kristin Tokarski, B.S., Physiology and Neurobiology, M.D./Ph.D. Candidate, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Cell Biology, UCONN Health
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
EfremovPersonalReflection2022.pdfZoe Gates
Zoe Gates
Class of 2022
Recombinant Expression and Purification of Regulating Region of Human DNA-Polymerase Ɩ
Recombinant Expression and Purification of Regulating Region of Human DNA-Polymerase Ɩ
Mentors:
Irina Bezsonova, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, Director, Graduate Program in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of Connecticut Health Center and
Nancy Jaiswal, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Connecticut Health Center
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Gates Poster Abstract 2022.pptx.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Gates Personal Reflection 2022.pdfMichelle Goulet
Michelle Goulet
Class of 2023
Inner Membrane Permeability through Viability and Loss of Small Charges Particles of B. Subtilis FB113 and PS3406 Spores after Decoating
Inner Membrane Permeability through Viability and Loss of Small Charges Particles of B. Subtilis FB113 and PS3406 Spores after Decoating
Mentor: Mentored by: Dr. Peter Setlow, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, UConn Health Farmington
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
GouletPosterAbstract2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Goulet M Personal Reflection 2022.pdfRachel Ha
Rachel Ha
Class of 2022
Greedy Algorithms for Haplotype Assembly
Greedy Algorithms for Haplotype Assembly
Mentor: Derek Aguiar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Ha Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Ha PersonalReflection 2022.pdfGage Haines
Gage Haines
Class of 2023
Assessing the Biodiversity of Bishop Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Assessing the Biodiversity of Bishop Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Mentors: Diane Pintavalle, Glastonbury High School AP Biology and Advanced Research Mentorship Teacher
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Haines Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Haines personal reflection 2022.pdfRuviha Homma
Ruviha Homma
Class of 2022
Development of Resting State Electroencephalographic (EEG) Oscillations in Children With Developmental Dyslexia Over the Course of a Five-Week Reading Intervention
Development of Resting State Electroencephalographic (EEG) Oscillations in Children With Developmental Dyslexia Over the Course of a Five-Week Reading Intervention
Mentor: Dr. Silvia Clement-Lam, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Scholar at BrainLENS Laboratory, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
HOMMA POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Homma PersonalReflection 2022.pdfNiteesh Kalangi
Niteesh Kalangi
Class of 2023
Machine Learning Analysis of EEG Signals to Predict Clinical Status in Healthy and Schizophrenic Adults
Machine Learning Analysis of EEG Signals to Predict Clinical Status in Healthy and Schizophrenic Adults
Mentors:
Dr. Jinbo Bi, Ph.D, Frederick H Leonhardt Professor of Computer Science, University of Connecticut
Mr. Aaron Palmer, Ph.D Computer Science Student, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Kalangi Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Kalangi ARM Final Reflection.pdfAnzal Khan
Anzal Khan
Class of 2022
Internal & External Stereotypes & Comprehension of Accented South-Asian English and Accented East-Asian English
Internal & External Stereotypes & Comprehension of Accented South-Asian English and Accented East-Asian English
Mentor: Wednesday Bushong, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Hartford
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Khan Personal Reflection 2022.pdfTate Kruse
Tate Kruse
Class of 2022
Towards visual prostheses - mimicking human binocular vision via actuated stereo cameras
Towards visual prostheses - mimicking human binocular vision via actuated stereo cameras
Mentor: Dr. Kevin Huang, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Kevin Huang, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Kruse reflection 2022.pdfDaniel LaChance
Daniel LaChance
Class of 2023
Modeling Relaxed Temporal Constraints in Operations Research Using Constraint Programming
Modeling Relaxed Temporal Constraints in Operations Research Using Constraint Programming
Mentor: Greg Johnson, B.S. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
LaChance POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
LaChance PersonalReflection 2022.pdfOlivia Lee
Olivia Lee
Class of 2022
Effect of Complement Precursors on the Development of Atherosclerotic Plaque
Effect of Complement Precursors on the Development of Atherosclerotic Plaque
Mentor: Dr. David Han Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology; Center for Vascular Biology Director, Graduate Program in Cell Biology, Han Lab, University of Connecticut Health Center
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
LEE POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Lee personal reflection 2022.pdfManav Mittal
Manav Mittal
Class of 2023
Influences of Bulgarian Nationalism: The ‘Uneven’ and ‘Combined’ Origins of the Second Balkan War
Influences of Bulgarian Nationalism: The ‘Uneven’ and ‘Combined’ Origins of the Second Balkan War
Mentored by Dabney Waring, Graduate Student, Department of Political Science, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Alana Mondschein
Alana Mondschein
Class of 2022
The Creation Of A Resource Guide For Teachers Who Want To Add Climate Justice Into Their Classrooms
The Creation Of A Resource Guide For Teachers Who Want To Add Climate Justice Into Their Classrooms
Mentor: Prakash Kashwan, Ph.D, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Mondschein Personal Reflection 2022.pdfNadine Noaman
Nadine Noaman
Class of 2022
Analysis of RNA Sequence Data to Test the Regulation of HIF-1α by the CUL2-RBX1-ELOBC-VHL complex with VHL and VHLL
Analysis of RNA Sequence Data to Test the Regulation of HIF-1α by the CUL2-RBX1-ELOBC-VHL complex with VHL and VHLL
Mentor: Dr. Marc F. Hansen, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, Genetics and Genome Sciences, Center for Molecular Oncology, UConn Health
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
NOAMAN POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Noaman PersonalReflection 2022.pdfSydney Norman
Sydney Norman
Class of 2023
The Perceptual Variable Of Fatigue Is Able To Track Heat Acclimatization Maintenance
The Perceptual Variable Of Fatigue Is Able To Track Heat Acclimatization Maintenance
Mentor: Dr. Rebecca Stearns, Chief Operating Officer, Korey Stringer Institute; Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Kinesiology College of Agriculture, Health & Natural resources, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
NORMAN POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Norman Personal Reflection 2022 (1).pdfFrancesco Ossino
Francesco Ossino
Class of 2022
Assessing Intercultural Competence Among Generations of Russians and Americans
Assessing Intercultural Competence Among Generations of Russians and Americans
Mentor: Dr. Michele Back, Associate Professor, World Languages Education, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Ossino Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Ossino Personal Reflection 2022.pdfSandesh Ramesh
Sandesh Ramesh
Class of 2022
Tilting Motorcycle
Tilting Motorcycle
Mentor: Greg Johnson, B.S. Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Ramesh PersonalReflection 2022.pdfTyler Rogers
Tyler Rogers
Class of 2023
Investigation of nucleic acid concentration in three layered surgical masks among schoolchildren
Investigation of nucleic acid concentration in three layered surgical masks among schoolchildren
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Hollenbach-Co-Director, CT Children’s asthma center, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics UCONN Health Medical School
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Rogers Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Roger PersonalReflection 2022.pdfSean Savidge
Sean Savidge
Class of 2022
A Model for Reducing Carbon Emissions to Meet the Standards of Future Emissions Goals
A Model for Reducing Carbon Emissions to Meet the Standards of Future Emissions Goals
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Stuber, PhD, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Savidge Personal Reflection 2022.pdfArushi Sharma
Arushi Sharma
Class of 2022
Longitudinal Viability of a Mixed Community of Microbes in Two Methods of Preservation
Longitudinal Viability of a Mixed Community of Microbes in Two Methods of Preservation
Mentor: Dr. Julia Oh, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Principle Investigator of Oh Lab, The Jackson Laboratory of Genomic Medicine
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Sharma Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Sharma Personal Reflection 2022.pdfHolly Skripol
Holly Skripol
Class of 2023
Synthesizing an Azobenzene Molecule to Exhibit Properties of Cholesterol
Synthesizing an Azobenzene Molecule to Exhibit Properties of Cholesterol
Mentor: Michael Kienzler, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
SkripolPosterAbstract2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
SkripolPersonalReflection2022 .pdfIsha Sondhi
Isha Sondhi
Class of 2023
Histological Profiling of Vascular- Dependent Immune Resistance in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Histological Profiling of Vascular- Dependent Immune Resistance in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mentor: Kevin P. Claffey, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Cell Biology, Center for Vascular Biology, UConn School of Medicine
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Sondhi Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Sondhi PersonalReflection 2022.pdfEmily Szydlo
Emily Szydlo
Class of 2022
Impact of Cationic Lysine Residues on the Endosomal Escape Rate of Nucleic Acid Nanocapsules
Impact of Cationic Lysine Residues on the Endosomal Escape Rate of Nucleic Acid Nanocapsules
Mentors: Dr. Jessica L. Rouge, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut
Ina De La Fuente, Graduate Student, Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Szydlo poster abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Szydlo PersonalReflection 2022.pdfRishwanth Vidhya
Rishwanth Vidhya
Class of 2022
Automatic Segmentation and Analysis of Marble Pixels in the Marble Burying Test
Automatic Segmentation and Analysis of Marble Pixels in the Marble Burying Test
Mentor: Kevin Huang, PhD, Assistant Professor of Engineering, Trinity College
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Vidhya PersonalReflection 2022.pdfPalash Vora
Palash Vora
Class of 2022
Experimentally Validating Whether the Inhibition of ATAD3-B Leads to Apoptosis in Osteosarcoma.
Experimentally Validating Whether the Inhibition of ATAD3-B Leads to Apoptosis in Osteosarcoma.
Mentors Dr. Marc Hansen, Professor of medicine, genetics and genome sciences; Director, Musculoskeletal Oncology Program
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
VORA POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Vora PersonalReflection 2022.pdfJade Wong
Jade Wong
Class of 2023
The Ramifications of Heat Acclimation Decay on Electrolyte Content
The Ramifications of Heat Acclimation Decay on Electrolyte Content
Mentor: Dr. Stearns PhD, ATC Chief Operating Officer Korey Stringer Institute
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
Wong Poster Abstract 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
WongJade PersonalReflection 2022.pdfJason Zhou
Jason Zhou
Class of 2022
Convolutional Autoencoder for Sound Anomaly Detection
Convolutional Autoencoder for Sound Anomaly Detection
Mentor: Dr. Dongjin Song, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Connecticut
Research Poster and Abstract
Research Poster and Abstract
ZHOU POSTER ABSTRACT 2022.pdfPersonal Reflection
Personal Reflection
Zhou PersonalReflection 2022.pdfReport abuse