2019 ISu symposium

the symposium

In April 2019, Research Club traveled to Illinois State University to join hundreds of other science lovers across the state as we showcased our findings to judges, undergraduate and graduate students, professors, teachers, and fellow aspiring young scientists alike. It was an amazing opportunity to discuss STEM topics with like-minded individuals, learn fascinating new things, see some pretty amazing experimental results, get an inside look at the university, and obtain experience professionally presenting research to a judge. Most importantly, it was a lot of fun.

top in biological science category

Effects of LMP2A on Molecules that Dampen the Anti-tumor Response

Rainu George & Matthew Jablonski

graduate student research award

Usability of Liquid Crystal Coatings to Block Laser Light

Andrew Musielak


research presented:

  • Bacterial Energy Production - Domani Sharkey, Lestin Kandakudy, Nirmal Nathan, Jillian Urgello, Qasim Simba

  • Water Filtration for Heavy Metals Using Cellulose Matrices - Brendan Arce, Jonah Sprandel

  • Adsorption of Methylene Blue to Cellulose Composites at Varying Temperatures - Tom Blackmore, Emmanuelle Copeland, Brendan Arce, Jonah Sprandel

  • Characteristics of Hydrogels for Use in Wound Management - Elizabeth Serna-Sanchez, Rohith Patel, Sam Krauter, Juanita Mejia, Costantinos Panayiotides

  • Water Filtration Solar Nanocomposite Project - Tom Blackmore, Emmanuelle Copeland

  • Usability of Liquid Crystal Coatings to Block Laser Light - Andrew Musielak

  • Effects of LMP2A on Molecules that Dampen the Anti-tumor Response - Rainu George, Matthew Jablonski

  • Lead Remediation - Olivia Yesker, Marco Oceguera, Peter Kowalski