Researchers
Meet Some of the Incredible Students Behind the Research.
KOLBY WARFIELD
"I believe my research will change everyone's life, particularly older individuals."
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Research Area: Biological Sciences
Inspiration: My good friend, soon to be doctor, Malyk Walker is involved in research and inspired me to take a look.
Research Topic: Stiffness of the Lower Limb Extremities.
Big Idea: The best remedy to injury is prevention.
Poster Number: 90 (Group A)
Home Town: Vale, Oregon
Research Area: Health Sciences
Inspiration: Helping children in foster care.
Research Topic: Social Validity of Trauma Therapy From a Mental Health Providers Perspective.
Big Idea: Learn more about trauma interventions commonly used in Idaho and what providers think of the available intervention types.
Poster Number: 41 (Group A)
ANDREA JOHNSON
"The intention is to learn more about trauma intervention and how it can be used as a protective factor for children and families."
HOLLY OLVERA
"Knowledge is power, and sharing our knowledge can bring a great impact to parents all around the world."
Home Town: Temecula, California
Research Area: Engineering
Inspiration: My mentor Dr. Erin Mannen, who was first my Engineering Statics Professor a year ago.
Research Topic: Infant Biomechanics.
Big Idea: Understand How the Load of an Infant Can Impact Parent's Muscles in Different Carrying Methods.
Poster Number: 119 (Group A)
Home Town: Redmond, Oregon
Research Area: Engineering
Inspiration: Helping the world produce reliable and safe energy.
Research Topic: Materials Research of Surrogate Nuclear Fuels
Big Idea: Nuclear power is not something to be scared of, as it has the potential to be a leading power source in our world and is safe.
Poster Number: 27 (Group A)
ALEX NADERMANN
"I wanted to use my education to invest in something I believe will provide a better future for future generations."
RICHARD MERVIN
"Depending on what we find, our research will aid conservation efforts in Southern Idaho. "
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
Research Area: Biological Sciences
Inspiration: Madeline Aberg was not only responsible for teaching me everything that I needed to know to complete my research this summer, but she is also the reason I am aware of and was able to participate in the LSAMP program.
Research Topic: The Effects of Recreational Traffic on Mammal Density in Southern Idaho
Big Idea: Observe populations of mammals (badgers, ground squirrels, coyotes) in areas of both high and low recreational traffic to see if the presence of the recreation affects the number of animals in those areas.
Poster Number: 179 (Group B)
Home Town: American Falls, Idaho
Research Area: Education
Inspiration: This is my first time participating in research and ultimately, the topic inspired me to join.
Research Topic: Breaking Language Barriers in the Scientific Community: The use of Parallel Texts and Glossary Development
Big Idea: English is not the only language that scientific research should be communicated through.
Poster Number: 103 (Group A)
VALERIA MONTELONGO
"Making research accessible in other languages is not only more inclusive, but opens the door for future collaborations."
SARAH POOLEY
"Improving battery technology will be one more step towards a more sustainable future. "
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
Research Area: Engineering
Inspiration: Museums & history - some discoveries made an incredible difference in the lives of others for centuries afterwards.
Research Topic: Performance of Tantalum Oxide in Lithium-ion Batteries
Big Idea: Understand how well Tantalum metal can store power for later use.
Poster Number: 38 (Group A)
Home Town: Boise, Idaho
Research Area: Biological & Health Sciences
Inspiration: My instructors at the magnet school Treasure Valley Mathematics and Science Center, who had done research themselves and peaked my interest in research at a young age.
Research Topic: Evaluation of Glyphosate Exposure
Big Idea: A better understanding of glyphosate's relationship with human populations, so that we can make safe and educated decisions about how to use this chemical in the future.
Poster Number: 51 (Group A)
BRIANNA ELLISON
"Working with human participants presents many challenges, but just as many benefits and opportunities - some of which can be quite surprising."
FRANCO NERO
"Even though we can't see bacterias with our naked eye, they perform marvelous things that everyone is missing."
Home Town: Kodiak, Alaska
Research Area: Biological Sciences
Inspiration: I combined what I want to do in the future and what I liked since I was a kid: research and carnivorous plants.
Research Topic: Different Prey Impact Metabolic Activity in Pitcher Plant Microbial Communities
Big Idea: Shed light on the importance of the microbial communities in pitcher plants and how it impacts our ecosystem.
Poster Number: 96 (Group A)
Home Town: Long Island, New York
Research Area: Biological Sciences
Inspiration: Utilizing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle real world problems.
Research Topic: Bioremediation of algae and wastewater treatment
Big Idea: Bioremediation with algae and wastewater treatment helps in recycling resources and can aid in the production of biofuels.
Poster Number: 153 (Group B)
KAITLYN MATTEO
"Algae are a great alternative source for bioremediation in municipal wastewater treatment centers."
MADDELYN JACKSON
"I don't expect to discover anything as grand as Spiderman web-shooters, but I do intend on helping the scientific community one small step at a time."
Home Town: Nampa, Idaho
Research Area: Biological Sciences
Inspiration: Spiderman! He didn't get his powers through a radioactive spider, instead he had them all along - through the power of curiosity, determination, and science, and with them, he was able to make his awesome web shooters.
Research Topic: The Influence of Hydrogen Bonding Effects on the Reactivity of Zinc Hydrosulfide Complexes
Big Idea: Understand the mechanism of COS activation, and to ultimately answer the question: How does desulfurization occur at a physiological pH?
Poster Number: 34 (Group A)
Home Town: Moorpark, California
Research Area: Biological Sciences, Engineering
Inspiration: This research may lead to the development of interventions when mothers experience pain during walking gait.
Research Topic: Biomechanical Differences of Moms and Non-Moms
Big Idea: There is minimal research on moms, so understanding the biomechanical differences of moms and non-moms may provide opportunities to broaden research and additional support to moms.
Poster Number: 22 (Group A)
SARAH GOLDROD
"After my infant cousin's cranial surgeries, I became interested in learning more about infants and mothers."
ANDREA MEYER
"As a biology major, prototyping is not something I had done before. Developing a prototype of a mobile darkroom has been a wonderful growth opportunity. "
Home Town: Caldwell, Idaho
Research Area: Biological Sciences
Inspiration: Going into the field with Dr. Jennifer Forbey, I was able to observe the need for a compact dark box that allows field researchers to observe the fluorescence of plant samples and aid in the identification of specific plant sub-species.
Research Topic: Ultra violet fluorescence of chemicals found in plants
Big Idea: Utilizing the filter and mobile darkroom that I developed has the potential to change protocols for plant identification while in the field.
Poster Number: 25 (Group A)
Home Town: Los Angeles, California
Research Area: Biological Sciences
Inspiration: I wanted to gain experience in research before I finished my undergraduate degree.
Research Topic: How Light Pollution Affects Parasitic Wasps
Big Idea: My research is about how man-made sources of light are being used in environments where they should not be. This is causing negative affects on insects and other wildlife.
Poster Number: 73 (Group A)
MALAYA WADE
"My research will change the community because it gives insight on the impact of light pollution on wildlife, such as insects. "
MARISSA MALDONADO
"My interest in research began with #MathTwitter and sparked the realization that math is more than repetition and studying, it's active conversations about unique ideas."
Home Town: Jerome, Idaho
Research Area: Computer Science, Education, Mathematics
Inspiration: I want the math curriculums I teach to encompass engaging and accessible tools that can exist in a classroom.
Research Topic: Transposition Games - the intersection between mathematics, computer science, and STEM education
Big Idea: With time, creativity, and (much more) studying, this educational tool will evolve to represent a new curriculum of modern applications in mathematics and computer science education.
Poster Number: 157 (Group B)
Home Town: Vancouver, Washington
Research Area: Computer Science
Inspiration: Finding virtual methods of keeping people and systems safe is highly beneficial for our future.
Research Topic: Utilizing Blockchain Technology to Prevent Counterfeits in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Big Idea: I designed a new supply chain system for the pharmaceutical supply chain to prevent counterfeit drugs from entering the market.
Poster Number: 61 (Group A)
VIKA CROSSLAND
"Blockchain can be used for more than just cryptocurrency. It has the potential to help save lives in industries like pharmaceutical."
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