G - Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Organic / Computational Chemistry

Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Organic / Computational Chemistry Poster Presentations

Odd numbered posters present Fri. 8:45-10:15am.

Even numbered posters present Fri. 10:15-11:45am.

G-1: "Electrochemistry of Methylphenyl Thiophene" - Max Gawlik, Carroll College

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. John Rowley

G-2: "Electrochemistry of Nitro Thiophene" - Adisyn O'Connor, Carroll College

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. John Rowley

G-3: "Structural Analysis of β-Crystallin Isoforms Using Native Mass Spectrometry and Collision-Induced Unfolding" - Grant Myers, George Fox University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Micah Donor

G-4: "LATEST: A non-invasive technique to measure lactate concentrations in vivo" - Devyn Schaefer, Gonzaga University 

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Angie Hinz

G-5: "Glyphosate Studies in Bench Top Replications of Real-World Soil" - Kenzie Stewart, Lewis & Clark College

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Louis Kuo

G-6: "Saving the planet with concrete: Turning the most used man-made material on earth into a carbon sink" - Vicente Ruiz Guzman, Linfield University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Sean Muir

G-7: "Synthesizing different sizes of monodisperse gold nanoparticles" - Olivia Greiner, Linfield University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Brian Gilbert

G-8: "Determination of cellular uptake of anti body nanoparticles by yeast cells" - Aaron Cerda, Linfield University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Brian Gilbert

G-9: "Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Properties of Ag.01Zn.99O(4HBA)2 Nanoparticles" - Andrew Dixon, Northwest Nazarene University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Jerry Harris

G-10: "Synthesis and Characterization of Single-ion Copolymer Electrolytes for Use in Lithium-ion Batteries" - Camilee Boland, Pacific Lutheran University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Dean Waldow

G-11: "Blending poly(3-hexylthiophene) with an ion-conductive polymer to enhance transient and capacitive properties in organic electrochemical transistors" - Jeffrey Buetow, Pacific Lutheran University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Dean Waldow

G-12: "Airborne particulate matter concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and phthalates present in Forest Grove, Oregon" - Elisabetta Minervini, Pacific University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Julie Layshock

G-13: "Air Monitoring for Particulate-Bound Metals in Forest Grove, Oregon" - Cris Brethower, Pacific University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Julie Layshock

G-14: "Melatonin consistently dampens gene expression related to oxidative stress pointing to its potential utility in treating a wide range of health conditions" - Molly Brocious, Pacific University 

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Brendan Stamper

G-15: "Preserving the essence of a crime: Development and evaluation of a solid phase carbon extraction/GC-MS method to capture the smellprint of forensic evidence" - Lior Fisher, Seattle University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Kristen Skogerboe

G-16: "Behind the Mask" - Eabha  Finn, Seattle University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Kristen Skogerboe

G-17: "Alkene Derivatization and Quantification in Pyrolysis Plastic Waste Fuel" - Emily Kuramura, Seattle University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Doug Latch

G-18: "Developing quantitative structure activity relationships for triplet-sensitized photochemical reactions" - Emily Chaffe, Seattle University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Douglas Latch

G-19: "Fabrication of composite nanoparticle:polymer thermoelectric films by in-situ and ex-situ methods" - Kaylee Gunderson and Pearl Hilton, University of Portland

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Paige Hall

G-20: "Single-Benzene Fluorophores from Substituted 1,4-Hydroquinones" - Gabriel Morrow, University of Portland

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Buck Taylor

G-21: "Using Wastewater to Monitor the Effectiveness of Washington State’s Drug Take-back Program" - Anna Brown, University of Puget Sound

Faculty Advisor(s): Dan Burgard

G-22: "Synthesis and Characterization of MPA and EG4 Coated Bismuth Nanoparticles" - Cecilia Turetzky, University of Puget Sound

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Emily Tollefson

G-23: "Synthesis and Characterization of α-Fe₂O₃ (Hematite) Nanoparticles" - Graham Whitney, University of Puget Sound

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Emily Tollefson

G-24: "Quasi-Liquid Continuum Model for Ice Crystal Growth" - Spencer Racca-Gwozdzik, University of Puget Sound

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Steven Neshyba

G-25: "Synthesis of Iron-Based Lithium Ion Selective Nanosensors" - Dillon Shintani, University of Puget Sound

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Emily Tollefson

G-26: "Using a Wastewater-Based Approach to Determine Stimulant Use in Washington" - Helena Rudolf, University of Puget Sound

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Dan Burgard

G-27: "Modeling interactions of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein with the endothelial receptor alpha5beta1 integrin" - Luca Sciarra, University of Puget Sound

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Jeffery Grinstead

G-28: "Accuracy of Chemical Analysis Instruments in Undergraduate Research" - Brandon Neifert, Whitman College

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Frank Dunnivant

G-29: "Automated Syntheses of Silver Nanocrystals" - Clara Hansen, Whitman College

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Mark Hendricks

G-30: "Pulsed electrospray ion mobility spectrometry" - Emily Edstrom, Whitworth University 

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Eric Davis

G-31: "Pulsed Electrospray Ionization Kinetics" - Gavin Valdez, Whitworth University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Eric Davis

G-32: "Investigation of Modified Tricarbonyl Diimine Rhenium(I) Complexes for Luminescent Bioimaging" - Samantha Pease, Whitworth University

Faculty Advisor(s): Dr. Kerry Breno