Session A & B
Authors, alphabetical by student last name

       • Nolan Abels - Poster # A032

         Sodium orthovanadate decreases maximal shortening velocity of single muscle fibers in rat skeletal muscle

         PI: Gary Diffee - Mentor(s): Justin Lopez

         • Hashir Ahmad - Poster # A056

         The effect of autocatalysis on the growth and evolution of peptide chains from prebiotic earth to modern earth

         PI:  - Mentor(s):

         • Angelica Ahmann - Poster # A099

         The impacts of depressants on white matter integrity in developing brains

         • Natalie Ahn - Poster # B064

         Fractures and nutritional deficiencies in active young adults: a meta-analysis

         • Raad H. Allawi - Poster # Excused

         Effects of TCRαβ/CD19-depleted cell product on radiotherapy treated pancreatic cancer

         PI: Zachary Morris - Mentor(s): Mahfuz Rahman

         • Madeline Alsteen - Poster # B146

         Interspecific and intraspecific variation of Vaccinium uliginosum and Vaccinium vitis-idaea along an elevational gradient on Mount Washington, NH

         PI: Ellen Damschen - Mentor(s): Katherine Charton

         • Samanyu Ambewadkar - Poster # A082

         Feasability of a liquid biopsy diagnostic assay in canine patients with sarcomas

         PI: Muhammed Murtaza - Mentor(s): Dr. Patricia Favaro

         • Claire An - Poster # A054

         Effects of the Acanthocyclops robustus age on its survival rate and Schistocephalus solidus infection rate

         PI: Jesse Weber - Mentor(s): Cole Joseph Wolf

         • Kaitlyn Anderson - Poster # B065

         Effect of alcohol, caffeine, and hypertension on the progression of alzheimer’s in relation to the build-up of amyloid-β protein

         • Maisy Andes - Poster # A081

         Impact of gene alteration on Candida auris growth

         PI: Jeniel Nett - Mentor(s): Chad Johnson, Emily Eix

         • Alyssa Arch - Poster # B066

         Effectiveness of cryotherapy, balance/mobility, and NSAIDs as ankle sprain treatments

         • Anthony Arnholt - Poster # B164

         Root microbiota of lavender and oak plants: comparison of antibiotic production

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Ryan Arthur - Poster # B031

         Impact of branta canadensis on nitrogen concentration and biomass within ecosystems

         • Ori Arvidson - Poster # B133

         Wedge-shaped beetle diversity in the western great lakes region (Coleoptera: Ripiphoridae)

         PI: Dan Young - Mentor(s): Dan Young

         • Shqipe Ashiku - Poster # B082

         SSRI use and its impacts during pregnancy

         • Tessa Auth - Poster # B052

         The impact of the host genomes, transmission type, and genus of bird on avian flu infection severity

         • Jessica Ayite-Atayi - Poster # B061

         Headache burden on college students: a meta analysis on mental health, academic performance, and sleep quality

         • Elise Azulay - Poster # B102

         Olive oil and the heart: the effects of olive oil on heart health

 •    Nevaeh Balogh - Poster # B102

         Olive oil and the heart: the effects of olive oil on heart health

         • Jackson Banks - Poster # A164

         The effect of grapefruit seed extract on the prevalence of antibiotic-producing isolates

          PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Nola Bantle-Felt - Poster # B052

         The impact of the host genomes, transmission type, and genus of bird on avian flu infection severity

         • Ethan Barajas - Poster # B067

         The effects of beverage consumption on oral health

         • Arianna Barbosa - Poster # A007

         The impacts of age, severe weather patterns, and climate on the virulence of rift valley fever in cattle hosts

         • Aarav Barde - Poster # B010

         The use of photoacids as pH manipulators for solution-state NMR

         PI: Chad Rienstra - Mentor(s): Thirupathi Ravula

         • Barrett Barger - Poster # A100

         The effect of stress-based epinephrine and cortisol release in the body on development of metabolic syndrome diseases

         • Manuel Barrera-Skibinski - Poster # B068

         Exploring the correlation between HIV infection and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a meta-analysis across different demographic factors

         • Megan Basil - Poster # A030

         Comparing effectiveness of phenol-chloroform, qiagen kits, and zymo kits in DNA extraction of swab samples

         PI: Garret Suen - Mentor(s): Ibrahim Zuniga-Chaves

         • Daniela Beers - Poster # A001

         Action potential differences in Rhesus macaque brain during a switching saccade task

         PI: Abigail Rajala - Mentor(s): Abigail Rajala

         • Triston Behrend - Poster # A164

         The effect of grapefruit seed extract on the prevalence of antibiotic-producing isolates

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Raquel Bello - Poster # B147

         Comparing the forms of the American lotus regarding depth

         PI: Thomas Givnish - Mentor(s): Thomas Givnish

         • Grace Benish - Poster # B022

         Using immunohistochemistry and rnascope co-detection to examine discordant expression of somatostatin mRNA and protein in the human dorsolateral    prefrontal cortex

         PI: André M. Sousa - Mentor(s): Hannah Doll, PhD canidate

         • Lily Benson - Poster # B032

         Increasing water temperatures due to climate change and its effects on the lake trout population in lake superior

         • Madison Beres - Poster # B033

         Anthropogenic factors affecting crown-of-thorn starfish outbreak on the great barrier reef

         • Beth Berger - Poster # B023

         Association between nitrogen-fixing bacteria and cereals

         PI: Jean Michel Ané - Mentor(s): Valentina Infante

         • Zach Bergner - Poster # A033

         Imaging of microtubules with the help of fluorescent proteins

         PI: Bill Bement - Mentor(s):

         • Emmaly Bertges - Poster # A029

         The lack of arginine inhibits the replication of the cat-loving parasite, Toxoplasma gondii

         PI: Laura Knoll - Mentor(s): Katie Barnes

         • Morgan Bettinger - Poster # A101

         Comparison of rest-only and active recovery concussion treatments

         • Grace Bevers  - Poster # A007

         The impacts of age, severe weather patterns, and climate on the virulence of rift valley fever in cattle hosts

         • Samikshya Bhatta - Poster # A162

         Niacin impact on antibiotic production in soil microbes

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Eric Blank - Poster # A004

         Wasp species diversity and abundance at different Wisconsin grape cultivars

         PI: Christelle Guedot - Mentor(s): Fatma Besbes

         • Susanna Blohm - Poster # B034

         The impact of urbanization on freshwater biomes

         • Owen Blomberg - Poster # B134

         A unique pathology in an Apatosaurine (sauropoda, diplodocidae) femur from the morrison formation (Upper Jurassic) of Wyoming, USA

         PI: David Lovelace - Mentor(s):

         • Olivia Bochnak - Poster # A152

         Leaf mass per area for two maple species decrease along an elevational gradient on Mount Washington

         PI: Ken Keefover-Ring - Mentor(s): Tyler Wintermute

         • Eric Boettcher - Poster # A102

         The effect of psychedelics on treatment resistant depression

         • Haley Bondoc - Poster # B033

         Anthropogenic factors affecting crown-of-thorn starfish outbreak on the great barrier reef

         • Alayna Borgwardt - Poster # B069

         Cardiovascular health effects on people who live near a highway: a meta-analysis

         • Andre Boulet - Poster # B070

         Clinical use of psychedelic drug therapy for treatment resistant depression

         • Ella Braufman - Poster # A163

         Impact of manuka honey on antiobiotic production in soil bacteria

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Noga Brauner - Poster # A103

         Comparing neonatal pain management techniques using the PIPP scale

         • Sam Braunschweig  - Poster # B035

         Effects of wild fires on plant adaptations

         • Ashley Breitzman - Poster # A104

         The effects of sleep deprivation on systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and overall cholesterol

         • Caroline Brennan - Poster # A101

         Comparison of rest-only and active recovery concussion treatments

         • Lucia Breuer - Poster # B105

         Effect of dietary protein on cellular senescence in the adipose tissue of mice

         PI: Dudley Lamming - Mentor(s): Mariah Calubag

         • Lauryn Brinkman - Poster # B055

         Impact of mouse genetic background on the livers of Tmem135 overexpressing mice

         PI: Akihiro Ikeda - Mentor(s): Michael Landowski

         • Emily Broker - Poster # B024

         Cre recombinase affecting Cip4 knockdown

         PI: Erik Dent - Mentor(s): Russel J. Taylor

         • Jackson Bussey - Poster # B148

         Stomatal density of Acer saccharum on Mt. Washington

         PI: Kate McCulloh - Mentor(s): Lena Berry

 • Hailey Jane Cashmer - Poster # A050

         Microplastics and their effects on freshwater ecosystems

         • Sean Cassidy  - Poster # B071

         Impact of lifestyle factors on the risk of developing artherosclerotic heart disease

         • Kyle Cech - Poster # B149

         Viral presence in Wisconsin hemp

         PI: Shelby Ellison - Mentor(s): Shelby Ellison

         • Adam Cooper Chadha - Poster # B008

         The effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids on mental health

         • Anna Chambers - Poster # A017

         The effects of the micronutrients iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin K on fetal birth weights

         • Edward Chang - Poster # Excused

         Fxr1 conditional knockout in Emx1.0 excitatory neurons effects on behavior and morphology of C57/BL6 mce

         PI: Xinyu Zhao - Mentor(s): Zhiyan Xu

         • Gavin Chang - Poster # B011

         Investigating the conditional cytotoxicity of deguelin

         PI: Jason Cantor - Mentor(s): Kyle Flickinger

         • Joseph Chau - Poster # A150

         The effect of bacteria growth in various media plates from cranberry soils

         PI: Jyostna Devi Mura - Mentor(s): Jessica Rhode

         • Tegbir Singh Chawla - Poster # A140

         Effect of acute genetic disruption of CPT2 on intestinal stem cell proliferation

         PI: Eric Yen - Mentor(s): Hubert Peng

         • Alvin Chen - Poster # B067

         The effects of beverage consumption on oral health

         • Camren Cheney - Poster # A105

         The effects of antidepressant use during pregnancy on neonatal health​

         • Caden Chier - Poster # A106

         Prevalence of muscle-related symptoms in statins: a meta-analysis

         • Claire Choi - Poster # B164

         Root microbiota of lavender and oak plants: comparison of antibiotic production

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Jessica Chudy - Poster # B165

         Ellagitannins in cloudberries and their effects on reducing free radicals in the body

         • Joey Chung - Poster # B072

         Treatment efficacy of deep brain stimulation on cushing’s disease

         • Madeline Cicero - Poster # B106

         Methotrexate impact on neural tube defect risk using neural rosette array model

         PI: Randolph Ashton - Mentor(s): Brady Lundin

         • Abigail Cichocki - Poster # A006

         Impact of vision on zebrafish avoidance behaviors

         PI: David Ehrlich - Mentor(s): Anne Weerda

         • Freya Clifford - Poster # A107

         Exposure to paraphenylenediamine and formaldehyde on alt levels indicating acute hepatitis

         • Kiera Clifford - Poster # B073

         Substance use disorder and their affects on neurobiological mechanisms

         • Julia E. Cohen - Poster # A108

         Honey in the world of immunology: meta-analysis on the antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of honey

         • Maddy Collins - Poster # B082

         SSRI use and its impacts during pregnancy

         • Analise Coon - Poster # A025

         Elucidating soma-germline interactions during ovary development and regeneration in the planarian Schmidtea mediterranea

         PI: Phillip Newmark & Melanie Issigonis - Mentor(s): Melanie Issigonis

         • Ellie Cooper - Poster # B074

         Effects of proteins on the onset of alzheimer's disease

         • Remi Cooper - Poster # A009

         The effects of atrazine exposure on the physical development and mortality of African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis)

         • Anna Cornell - Poster # A047

         PFAS in ceded territories

         PI: Jessica Hua - Mentor(s):

         • Brian Corsiga - Poster # A071

         Ketogenic diet effects on sleep quality in mice (WY and Fmr1KO) at P(95)

         PI: Cara Westmark - Mentor(s): Cara Westmark

         • Amelia Crone - Poster # B068

         Exploring the correlation between hiv infection and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a meta-analysis across different demographic factors

         • Arno Crowley - Poster # A083

         The efficacy of percutaneous cholangiography for excluding biliary atresia in infants

         PI: Eric Monroe - Mentor(s):

         • Skylar Culek - Poster # B135

         Vagal nerve stimulation and its effects on various neurological diseases

         PI: Timothy Bertram - Mentor(s):

         • Kathrine Curtis - Poster # A104

         The effects of sleep deprivation on systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and overall cholesterol

     •  Aurora D'Amato - Poster # A109

         Long-acting reversible contraceptive utilization among varying socioeconomic statuses

         • Emmah Daanen - Poster # B056

         Measuring adaptive potential in Drosophila melanogaster under environmental selective pressure

         PI: John Pool - Mentor(s): Jamie Freeman

         • Elise Dahlby - Poster # A096

         The effects of genetically deleting the PAC-1 receptor on melanoma tumor growth in mice

         PI: Alexander Birbrair - Mentor(s): Debpali Sur

         • Sarah Danielson - Poster # B143

         Sphagnum moss: efficiency of organic material preservation

         • Lucas de Carvalho - Poster # A018

         Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)'s effect on the body weight of rodents

         • Hannah De Guzman - Poster # A048

         Palynological study of the Tallgrass Aspen Parklands: A look into pollen preparation

         PI: Sara Hotchkiss - Mentor(s): Calla Olson

         • Ananya Deepak - Poster # A110

         The risk factors of breast cancer

         • Emma Deeslie - Poster # A111

         Multifaceted impact of red meat consumption on physiological processes and disease pathways

         • Avani Deglurkar - Poster # A066

         Combating nonsense mutations with engineered transfer-RNA

         PI: Bikash Pattnaik - Mentor(s): Enes Akyuz, Pawan Shahi

         • Katherine Delcore - Poster # B075

         Comparative effects of ketogenic and plant-based diets on cardiovascular health

         • Isabella Den Hond - Poster # B068

         Exploring the correlation between HIV infection and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a meta-analysis across different demographic factors

         • Ashna Desai - Poster # B107

         The effects of differening glottal gaps on chaotic measurements as it relates to vocal phonation

         PI:  - Mentor(s):

         • Lia Devereux - Poster # B108

         Using interstitial fluid to measure glucose levels a non-invasive monitoring device

         PI: Joseph Andrews - Mentor(s): Thor Larson

         • Katie Dickrell - Poster # B025

         Regulation of sucrose metabolism in Zymomonas mobilis

         PI: Robert Landick - Mentor(s): Bailey Marshall

         • Ethan Dinh - Poster # B036

         The ecological impact of coral reefs: how climate change and restoration factors affect coral cover and functionality

         • Jessica Dixon - Poster # B076

         Insomnia, depression, and their effect on type 2 diabetes

         • Sarah Doane - Poster # B077

         Effects of cancer treatments on risk of cardiovascular disease

         • Katherine Downing - Poster # B094

         The remission of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy: a meta-analysis

         • Emily Duesing - Poster # B037

         Impacts of global warming on freshwater eutrophic lakes​

         • Elijah DuMond - Poster # A112

         Vagal nerve stimulation and its effects on various neurological diseases

         PI:  - Mentor(s):

         • Liv Duncan - Poster # B143

         Sphagnum moss: efficiency of organic material preservation

         • Minh Duong - Poster # A112

         Vagal nerve stimulation and its effects on various neurological diseases

         • Norah J. Duritsa - Poster # A108

         Honey in the world of immunology: meta-analysis on the antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of honey

         • Olive Dyrbye-Wright - Poster # A038

         Potential health effects of RF-EMF exposure

         • Samantha Eckhardt - Poster # B136

         Effects of inflammatory disease on mental well-being

         PI: Simon Goldberg - Mentor(s):

         • Daniel Edmonson - Poster # A113

         Impact of environmental pollution on parkinson's disease

         • Lamees Elhassan - Poster # B001

         Altered sexual behaviors in response to estradiol and letrozole dosing in Rhesus Macaques

         • Rachel Emmiti - Poster # B167

         The impacts of depressants on white matter integrity in developing brains

         • Walter Entenmann - Poster # B038

         Multi-variable analysis of the effects of climate change on oak tree (Quercus) sapling growth

         • Izaak Eppinger - Poster # B038

         Multi-variable analysis of the effects of climate change on oak tree (Quercus) sapling growth

         • Riley Erickson - Poster # A156

         Effects of mushroom consumption on health

         • Carson Evenstad - Poster # B078

         Changes in types of knee implant failure against time

          •  Colin Falchuk - Poster # A112

         Vagal nerve stimulation and its effects on various neurological diseases

         • Katherine Feick - Poster # B164

         Root microbiota of lavender and oak plants: comparison of antibiotic production

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Sam Fergot - Poster # B035

         Effects of wild fires on plant adaptations

         • Amelia Fernandes - Poster # B079

         Assessing the impact of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on blood pressure and VO2 max

         • Carly Fisher - Poster # B166

         Genetic and environmental factors affecting developmental dyslexia

         • Fiona Flint  - Poster # B150

         Stomatal density of Abies balsamea moving up the elevation gradient of Mount Washington

         PI: Kate McCulloh - Mentor(s): Lena Berry

         • Elissa Fogarty - Poster # A162

         Niacin impact on antibiotic production in soil microbes

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Tori Fraser - Poster # A080

         Determining if the HSV-1 enhancer is specific for proximal gene promoters

         PI: Donna Neumann - Mentor(s): Kayley Manuel

         • Clare Fritsche - Poster # B069

         Effects of ambient fine particulate matter on asthma and lung cancer rates

         • Zirui Fu - Poster # A064

         Dynamics of spacial temporal maturation of fetal leydig cell

         PI: Joan Jorgensen - Mentor(s): Joan Jorgensen

         • Samantha Fuchs - Poster # B109

         Assessing the impact of leuprolide acetate on inhibin A production in the gonads on a rodent model

         PI: Anthony Auger - Mentor(s): Anthony Auger, Amber Nguyen

         • Kaitlyn Fueger - Poster # A084

         Surgical outcomes of transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repairs

         PI: Anne Lidor - Mentor(s): Anne Lidor

         • Jorge Garnica - Poster # A115

         Analysis of exercise induced neural mechanisms for mitigating the effects of neurodegenerative disease

         • Morgan Geer - Poster # A156

         Effects of mushroom consumption on health

         • Sarah Geffe - Poster # A116

         Antimicrobial resistance abundance in animals

         • Grace Anne Gehrke - Poster # B151

         Endophyte exploration: growth on varying media types

         PI: Richard Lankau - Mentor(s): Shayden Fisher

         • Molly George - Poster # A017

         The effects of the micronutrients iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin K on fetal birth weights

         • Lydia Gerges - Poster # B057

         Tracking migratory paths and cell cycle progression of neural crest cells in zebrafish

         PI: Yevgenya Grinblat - Mentor(s): Angel Banuelos

         • Keegan Gering - Poster # B039

         The interactions between invasive carp and native fish species

         • Antonio Giustino - Poster # A051

         The ecological impact of Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) on native Australian species

         • Nikita Gladkov - Poster # A117

         Quantifying health risks: a meta-analytical study on alcohol consumption

         • William Glass - Poster # A098

         The use of PIGA variant T lymphocytes for surrogate selection of immunologically relevant cells

         PI: Mark Albertini - Mentor(s): Cindy Zuleger

         • Noelle Glassbrenner - Poster # B161

         Antibiotic-producing bacteria in the rhizospheres of medicinal plants: examining the broadleaf plantain (Plantago major)

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Zachary Goldberg - Poster # A090

         Atrophy does not fully describe sarcopenia

         PI: Gary Diffee - Mentor(s): Gary Diffee

         • Zoe Gonzales - Poster # Excused

         Effects of the kidney transplant process on the relationship between the living donor and the recipient

         PI: Carrie Thiessen - Mentor(s):

         • Aditya Gopal - Poster # B080

         Comparing the success rates of different treatments for reducing epileptic seizures

         • Sophia Gosset - Poster # B161

         Antibiotic-producing bacteria in the rhizospheres of medicinal plants: examining the broadleaf plantain (Plantago major)

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Hannah Gotelaere - Poster # A118

         Comparing the likelihood of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears between females and males through anatomical differences​

         • Ella Graham - Poster # B110

         Comparing pitch adaptation and compensation in patients with cerebellar ataxia versus neurobiologically healthy speakers

         PI: Ben Parrell - Mentor(s): Anneke Slis

         •     Sophie Greene - Poster # A119

         Risk factors for postpartum depression

         • Meredith Griffith-Topps - Poster # B152

         Comparing endophytic microbe growth in North American tree roots in different media

         PI: Richard Lankau - Mentor(s): Richard Lankau, Shayden Fisher

         • Emma Grindstaff - Poster # A005

         Effect of co-morbid glaucoma in a mouse model of alzheimer's disease (AD) on visual acuity

         PI: Gillian McLellan - Mentor(s): Julie Kiland, Virginia Mathu, Virginia Mathu

         • Jordan Gross - Poster # Excused

         Exploring colchicine-binding site inhibitors impact on spindle polarity

         PI: Beth Weaver - Mentor(s): Caleb Carlsen

         • Caden Gruber - Poster # B081

         The effect of cardiovascular endurand and resistance training on hypertension

         • Sophia Rose Gruenling - Poster # B132

         Invasive surgery verses non-invasive physical therapy in me is al injuries evaluated by KOOS scores

         • Colleen Guimont - Poster # B082

         SSRI use and its impacts during pregnancy

         • Caroline Erin Gulka - Poster # A160

         Analyzing antibiotic production of soil bacteria in the presence of Irish sea moss

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s): Dr. P

         • Rutuja Gupte - Poster # A059

         Effects of mutations on haploid and diploid fission yeast

         PI: Nathaniel Sharp - Mentor(s): Kevin Bao

         • Nurit Gutierrez-Cuate - Poster # A135

         The impact of mechanical confinement on neutrophil migration speed and its psuedopod morphology

         PI:  - Mentor(s):

         • Aidan Joseph Guyse - Poster # B083

         Playing surfaces; effects on knee injury

         • Lauren Guzy - Poster # B069

         Cardiovascular health effects on people who live near a highway: a meta-analysis

         • Hallie Haase - Poster # A103

         Comparing neonatal pain management techniques using the PIPP scale

         • Hunter Haines - Poster # B084

         Comparing the efficacy of acetaminophen and ibuprofen in pediatric patients

         • Ahmad Hajj - Poster # B093

         Comparative cardiovascular implications of adderall: a comprehensive meta-analysis of dissecting blood pressure dynamics across age groups

         • Ariana Halaska - Poster # A046

         Mouse visitation frequency and non-target animal visitation frequency and its effect on cotton uptake from tick tubes in residential areas

         PI: Susan Paskewitz - Mentor(s): Andie Forsythe

         • Charlie Halaska  - Poster # A164

         The effect of grapefruit seed extract on the prevalence of antibiotic-producing isolates

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Esabella Hamilton - Poster # A120

         Correlation between lifestyle factors and the risk of breast cancer in african american women

         • Noah Hamrin - Poster # B084

         Comparing the efficacy of acetaminophen and ibuprofen in pediatric patients

         • Ava Hanson - Poster # B053

         How citrus fruits affect oral medication absorption​

         • Hailey Hardin - Poster # B061

         Headache burden on college students: a meta analysis on mental health, academic performance, and sleep quality

         • Gracie Harmann - Poster # A121

         Depression in young adults in post-secondary education

         • Madelyn Harris - Poster # A091

         The role of Axl in the tumor immune microenvironment of head and neck cancer tumors

         PI: Deric Wheeler - Mentor(s): Kourtney Kostecki

         • Julianna Harritt - Poster # B071

         Impact of lifestyle factors on the risk of developing artherosclerotic heart disease

         • Hannah Hart - Poster # B085

         Red meat and its impact on the health of adults

         • Katelyn Hauge - Poster # B063

         Effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in treating knee osteoarthritis

         • Vincent He - Poster # A138

         Effectiveness of psilocybin on treating depression and substance abuse

         • Kaia Heimstreet - Poster # B111

         Antigen density of B7-H3 and its effect on the efficacy of bispecific SNIPER antibody immunotherapy

         PI: Paul Sondel - Mentor(s): Amy Erbe Gurel

         • AJ Hemink - Poster # B091

         Effectiveness of various post-workout recovery methods​

         • Jennifer Her - Poster # excused

         The effects of yoga and pilates on postpartum depression

         • Serenity Her - Poster # B058

         Gene regulation of the endo-lysosomal in C. elegans

         PI: Claire Richardson - Mentor(s): Ruiling Zhong

         • John Herath - Poster # B086

         Efficacy of psilocybin therapy on depression: a meta-analysis

         • Kelly Dayana Herrera - Poster # A124

         Impact of steroid-based contraceptive on menstruating populations thyroid hormone output

         • Daisy Hester - Poster # A043

         Age of A. robustus at exposure affecting infection rates by S. solidus

         PI: Jesse Weber - Mentor(s):

         • Rebecca Ho - Poster # A125

         Effects of manmade psychedelics on mental disorders

         • Alex Hoffman - Poster # A126

         The effect of supplementation on macular pigment density

         • Tristan Fitzwilliam Todd Hogendorn - Poster # B039

         The interactions between invasive carp and native fish species

         • Andi Hokanson - Poster # B042

         The impacts of human facilitated cyclical fire on the viability of invasive species

         • Reed Holland - Poster # A052

         Challenges of wildfire suppression, urbanization, and invasive species in ecosystem stability

         • Georgia Hollander - Poster # A069

         Effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in treating knee osteoarthritis

         • Karli Holm - Poster # B009

         Impact of statin monotherapy and statin-ezetimibe combination therapy on triglyceride levels

         • Ellie Holzinger - Poster # Excused

         Increasing water temperatures due to climate change and its effects on the lake trout population in lake superior

         • Gabrielle Honken - Poster # B040

         Zooxanthellae and coral: a failing symbiotic relationship

         • Braden Wirth - Poster # Excused

         Effect of invasive species on Pinus albicaulis

         • Steven Hsieh - Poster # A042

         Effects of metabolic engineering on 1,2-propanediol production in Clostridium tyrobutyricum

         PI: Victor Ujor - Mentor(s): Eric Agyeman-Duah

         • Paul Huebner - Poster # B081

         The effect of cardiovascular endurand and resistance training on hypertension

         • Natalie Hughbanks - Poster # A127

         Effect of CD34+ stem cells on success of immunosuppressant withdrawal post kidney transplant

         • Makayla Hughes - Poster # A128

         Success, recovery, and reinjury rates of surgical versus non-surgical repair methods of the medial collateral ligament ​

         • Samay Inampudi  - Poster # A073

         Pro-apoptotic processes and decreased pro-survival factors and their effect on choroidal neovascularization

         PI: Christine Sorenson - Mentor(s): Christine Sorenson

         • Trishelle Iñiguez - Poster # B059

         Effects of manipulated yeast diet on egg production in Drosophila melanogaster

         PI: Daniela Drummond-Barbosa - Mentor(s): Daniella Drummond-Barbosa

         • Katelyn Jacobs - Poster # B112

         The effects of psychsocial stress on sensory neural markers in the larynx

         PI: Susan Thibeault - Mentor(s): Anumitha Venkatraman

         • Claire Jacobson - Poster # B075

         Comparative effects of ketogenic and plant-based diets on cardiovascular health

         • Leena Jaiswal - Poster # A075

         The effect of implementing a medication flowsheet on provider time spent making decisions and finding patient information

         PI: Sumona Saha - Mentor(s): Sumona Saha

         • Alicia Janke - Poster # B067

         The effects of beverage consumption on oral health

         • Alyssa Johnson - Poster # A126

         The effect of supplementation on macular pigment density

         • Anika Johnson - Poster # B041

         Rising chloride concentrations: a concern for freshwater ecosystems

         • Johanna Jones - Poster # B065

         Effect of alcohol, caffeine, and hypertension on the progression of alzheimer’s in relation to the build-up of amyloid-β protein

         • Priya Suraj Joshi - Poster # B113

         Examining the effects of CPXM1 on metastatic melanoma

         PI: Alexander Birbrair - Mentor(s): Brajesh Kumar, Debpali Sur

         • Megan Kaiser - Poster # A119

         Risk factors for postpartum depression

         • Rachel C. Kalbas - Poster # A108

         Honey in the world of immunology: meta-analysis on the antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of honey

         • Julian Kamanda - Poster # B086

         Efficacy of psilocybin therapy on depression: a meta-analysis

         • Alexis Kasper - Poster # A013

         The characterization and purification of Hfp

         PI: Robert Landick - Mentor(s): Christine Hustmyer

         • Mehak Kaur - Poster # A057

         Genetics as an influence on alzheimer's disease

         • Brian Kee - Poster # B042

         The impacts of human facilitated cyclical fire on the viability of invasive species

         • Genevieve Kell - Poster # A049

         Modeling the effect of eddy covariance receptor height on footprint size over a proposed agrivoltaic field

         PI: Ankur Desai - Mentor(s): Bethany Blakely

         • Michael Kelley - Poster # A028

         Exploring crown ether as the shift reagent for the differentiation of amino acid enantiomers and peptide epimers via ion mobility spectrometry​

         PI: Lingjun Li - Mentor(s): Gaoyuan Lu

         • Logan Kelly - Poster # B019

         Examining muscle hypertrophy: an in-depth analysis of training variables and their impact on the body’s muscle protein synthesis

         • Mia Kelly - Poster # B087

         The effect of growth hormone therapy on patients with traumatic brain injuries

         • Elizabeth King - Poster # A129

         Vitamin A and zinc supplementation and susceptibility to malaria

         • Kira Kirsch - Poster # A111

         Multifaceted impact of red meat consumption on physiological processes and disease pathways

         • Ella Klaus - Poster # B131

         Efficacy of psilocybin as alternative treatment for major depressive disorder

         • Anika Klein - Poster # B137

         The genetic alteration of L. plantarum using a modified plasmid to produce solely L. lactic acid to be used in the production of bioplastics.

         PI: Timothy Donohue - Mentor(s): Grace Enzien

         • Grace Kleppe - Poster # B074

         Effects of proteins on the onset of alzheimer's disease

         • Kelly Klobach - Poster # B088

         Impact of processing methods on the allergenicity of peanuts: a comprehensive analysis

         • Evan Wallace Kloss - Poster # B044

         Effects of fungicides and herbicides on AMF root colonization

         • Karlie Knoll - Poster # A118

         Comparing the likelihood of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears between females and males through anatomical differences​

         • Abby Knott - Poster # A129

         Vitamin A and zinc supplementation and susceptibility to malaria

         • Lexi Kohn - Poster # B165

         Ellagitannins in cloudberries and their effects on reducing free radicals in the body

         • Lena Komar - Poster # B114

         Evaluation of p-tau mutation in Rhesus macaques causing frontotemporal dementia

         PI: Marina Emborg - Mentor(s): Marina Emborg

         • Amy Koo - Poster # A125

         Effects of manmade psychedelics on mental disorders

         • Khushi Kotilaine - Poster # A137

         An investigation of the benefits of music therapy on cognitive repair

         • Sascha Isabel Krause - Poster # Excused

         Neurological influences of alcohol

         • Zoe Holland Kreller - Poster # B115

         How does the inhibition of a protein that produces excess collagen-1 and fibronectin effect cancer cell aggregation?

         PI: Pamela Kreeger - Mentor(s):

         • Ash Krishna - Poster # B036

         The ecological impact of coral reefs: how climate change and restoration factors affect coral cover and functionality

         • Christy Krueger - Poster # B087

         The effect of growth hormone therapy on patients with traumatic brain injuries

         • Ali Kuehn - Poster # Excused

         Genetic and environmental factors affecting developmental dyslexia

         • Jacki Kulzer - Poster # A009

         The effects of atrazine exposure on the physical development and mortality of African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis)

         • Keira Kundert - Poster # B090

         Saffron and curcumin in the treatment of anxiety and depression

         • Benjamin Kutler - Poster # A022

         The effect of varying amounts of IL-2 on T cell exhaustion

         PI: Kris Saha - Mentor(s): Nina Denne

         • Anna LaGorio - Poster # B087

         The effect of growth hormone therapy on patients with traumatic brain injuries

         • Laura Dawn Lane - Poster # B089

         An investigation of the benefits of music therapy on cognitive repair

         • Trevor Langel - Poster # B129

         The effects of hexosamine biosynthetic pathway nutrient modulation on lung myofibroblast differentiation in the case of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

         PI: Nathan Sandbo - Mentor(s): Angie Oler

         • Davanika Langseth - Poster # B164

         Root microbiota of lavender and oak plants: comparison of antibiotic production

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Jan Lanser - Poster # B083

         Playing surfaces; effects on knee injury

         • Pate Lantz - Poster # A093

         Griseofulvin increases multipolar spindles through centrosome amplification

         PI: Pippa Cosper - Mentor(s): Pippa Cosper, Katheryn Jones

         • Malorie Larsen - Poster # B138

         CD81 as a novel arterivirus recptor for equine arteritis virus

         PI: Adam Bailey - Mentor(s): Adam Bailey

         • Josephine Latorre - Poster # B066

         Effectiveness of cryotherapy, balance/mobility, and NSAIDs as ankle sprain treatments

         • Brielle Lauber - Poster # B020

         Efficacy of chemotherapy and CRISPR technology in treating breast cancer

         • Abigail Laughlin - Poster # B116

         Optimizing circulating tumor cell biomarker quality from automated and manual DNA isolation methods

         PI: Joshua Lang - Mentor(s): Jamie Sperger

         • Isaac Laumer - Poster # B132

         Invasive surgery verses non-invasive physical therapy in me is al injuries evaluated by KOOS scores

         • Alysson Lee - Poster # A086

         Optimizing media conditions for neuroblastoma cell cultures in under-oil microfluidic systems

         PI: Hau Le - Mentor(s): Ligi Milesh

         • Ashton Lee - Poster # A130

         Physiotherapy and parkinson's disease

         • Olivia Leighton - Poster # A143

         Investigation of mutant GNA proteins in vascular anomalies through in vitro models

         PI: Hao Chang - Mentor(s): Jenna Meyers

         • Meadow Leisen - Poster # B117

         The effects of neuro-infusion virus on ERα proteins in Rhesus macaques

         PI: David Abbott - Mentor(s): David Abbott

         • Sophia Levenson - Poster # A163

         Impact of manuka honey on antiobiotic production in soil bacteria

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Gabby Levinger - Poster # B042

         The impacts of human facilitated cyclical fire on the viability of invasive species

         • Bohan Li - Poster # B021

         Not reported

         • Evan Li - Poster # B016

         Effect of cosmetic chemicals on PP2A inhibition

         PI: Yongna Xing - Mentor(s):

         • William Liebeskind - Poster # A038

         Potential health effects of RF-EMF exposure

         • Mason Lind - Poster # B012

         Fossil evidence for ocean deoxygenation during the Paleocene-Eocene thermal maximum

         PI: Clay Kelly - Mentor(s): Clay Kelly

         • Carmen Lineer - Poster # A126

         The effect of supplementation on macular pigment density

         • Jane Liu - Poster # A142

         Are caudal dmPFC CRF receptors involved in the effects of CRFGlu neurons on working memory?

         PI: Craig Berridge - Mentor(s): Andrea Martin

         • John Richard Lorenz - Poster # A020

         Comparison of bisphenol A removal via adsorption using biochar and activated carbon

         • Mariam Lubbad - Poster # B153

         The impact of elevational gradients on the specific leaf area of two plant species: Diapensia lapponica and Fagus grandifolia

         PI: Ellen Damschen - Mentor(s): Katherine Charton

         • Ann Lundstrom - Poster # B144

         Medical marijuana and oxycodone for cancer pain

         • Olivia Mabbott - Poster # A044

         Soil in the greater yellowstone area: contributions to post-fire lodgepole forests

         PI: Monica Turner - Mentor(s): Arielle Link

         • Davis Macnabb - Poster # B091

         Effectiveness of various post-workout recovery methods​

         • Medha Malik - Poster # B026

         Generating a cell line of genetically modified hematopoietic progenitor cells from iPSCs

         PI: Igor Slukvin - Mentor(s): Portia Smith

         • Allie Lynn Mallicoat - Poster # B092

         Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: bear implant vs traditional methods

         • Jazmira Maloney - Poster # A121

         Depression in young adults in post-secondary education

         • West Mann - Poster # A051

         The ecological impact of Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) on native Australian species

         • Alisha Manzoor - Poster # A110

         The risk factors of breast cancer

         • Srideepti Marada - Poster # A089

         Insight into insomnia: exploring the relationship between stress and sleep with an analysis of physical activity, smoking, alcohol, and gender moderators

         PI: Simon Goldberg - Mentor(s):

         • Ron Mariano - Poster # B080

         Comparing the success rates of different treatments for reducing epileptic seizures

         • Ellise Markevitch - Poster # B018

         An analysis of the relationship between asthma severity and psychological wellbeing

         PI: Melissa Rosenkranz - Mentor(s): Estelle Higgins, Danielle Carrol

         • Rachel Marten - Poster # B045

         The effectiveness of buffer zones vs. constructed wetlands for removal of phosphorus and nitrogen in water bodies

         • Grace Martens - Poster # B043

         Mechanisms of climate change and the effect it has on species dynamics and composition in freshwater lakes

         • Chloe Martin - Poster # B053

         How citrus fruits affect oral medication absorption​

         • Liam Martin  - Poster # B078

         Changes in types of knee implant failure against time

         • Shannon Martin - Poster # A163

         Impact of manuka honey on antiobiotic production in soil bacteria

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Haroldas Matulevicius - Poster # A037

         Nodavirus protein a linker mutations differentially impact RNA replication

         PI: Paul Ahlquist - Mentor(s): Helena Jeramillo Mesa, Megan Bracken

         • HannahRose Mayer - Poster # B154

         Studying effects of various microbes on plant root nodules

         PI: Jean Michel Ané - Mentor(s): Minesh Tiwani

         • Megan McCarty - Poster # B013

         The effect of linked ligands on quorum sensing in Staphylococcus epidermidis

         PI: Helen Blackwell - Mentor(s): Troy Vulpis

         • Lindsey Elizabeth McDonald - Poster # B144

         Medical marijuana and oxycodone for cancer pain

         • Sierra McGuire - Poster # A120

         Correlation between lifestyle factors and the risk of breast cancer in African American women

         • Isaac McKeon - Poster # B093

         Comparative cardiovascular implications of adderall: a comprehensive meta-analysis of dissecting blood pressure dynamics across age groups

         • Alex McNelis - Poster # A158

         The effect of increasing elevational gradient on betula stomata’s density from Mt. Washington

         PI: Sam Anderson - Mentor(s): Sam Anderson

         • Peter Melquist - Poster # Excused

         Associations of bisphenol a with blood pressure and rate of hypertension​

         • Julia Mercer - Poster # A031

         Effects of neuronal stimulation on Purkinje cell output during development

         PI: David Ehrlich - Mentor(s): Kamila Mizerska

         • Mahriana Merkel - Poster # B065

         Effect of alcohol, caffeine, and hypertension on the progression of alzheimer’s in relation to the build-up of amyloid-β protein

         • Danielle Merten - Poster # A050

         Microplastics and their effects on freshwater ecosystems

         • Ludwig Metzler - Poster # A057

         Genetics as an influence on alzheimer's disease

         • Jacob Mico - Poster # B036

         The ecological impact of coral reefs: how climate change and restoration factors affect coral cover and functionality

         • Kristina Miletic - Poster # B094

         The remission of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy: a meta-analysis

         • Abigail Miller - Poster # B033

         Anthropogenic factors affecting crown-of-thorn starfish outbreak on the great barrier reef

         • Brooke Miller - Poster # A036

         Sirtuin-6 and its effects on liver inflammation during normothermic ex vivo liver perfusion

         PI: David Al-Adra - Mentor(s): David Al-Adra, Heather Jennings

         • Nandika Mishra - Poster # B046

         A review of the effects of exercise on brain health

         • Rina Mistrioty  - Poster # B095

         Analysis of depression ratings using psilocybin, ketamine and SSRIs

         • Ruby Moellering - Poster # B096

         Lifestyle choices on the risk of alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline

         • Eva Moffett - Poster # B130

         The effects of cannabis treatment on alzheimer’s disorder and epilepsy

         • Elise Moreira - Poster # A136

         The impact of Lisa Popeil's vocal control technique on glottal opening: an exploration of M1 and M2

         PI: Jack Jiang - Mentor(s): Kat Smereka

         • Sam Morell - Poster # B047

         The effects of elevation on the leaf mass per area (LMA) of leaves from Mount Washington, NH

         PI: Monica Turner - Mentor(s): Nathan Kiel

         • Caroline Mork - Poster # Excused

         Quantification of MET expression in HNC tumor samples on tissue microarray and image analysis

         PI: Randall Kimple - Mentor(s): Kwang Nickel

         • Jillian Morrissey - Poster # A007

         The impacts of age, severe weather patterns, and climate on the virulence of rift valley fever in cattle hosts

         • Margaret Mouw - Poster # B161

         Antibiotic-producing bacteria in the rhizospheres of medicinal plants: examining the broadleaf plantain (Plantago major)

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Natalie Mraz - Poster # A132

         Covid-19 messenger RNA vaccine efficacy across racial groups, age of recipient, and biological sex: a meta-analysis

         • Ella Mueller - Poster # B097

         Impact of repetitive brain injury from football on the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptoms

         • Abigail Muhlstock - Poster # A133

         Cannabis and cognition: an analysis for long-term effects on memory, processing speed, and attention span​

         • Nadia Nackers - Poster # A045

         Variable response of leaf-mass-per-area between evergreen and deciduous Vaccinium species compared along an elevation gradient

         PI: Monica Turner - Mentor(s): Nathan Kiel

         • Leah Nagel - Poster # A107

         Exposure to paraphenylenediamine and formaldehyde on alt levels indicating acute hepatitis

         • Tommy Naze - Poster # B002

         Effect of bedding types on dairy cattle

         PI: Nigel Cook - Mentor(s): Nigel Cook, Courtney Halbach

         • Emma Neal - Poster # B071

         Impact of lifestyle factors on the risk of developing artherosclerotic heart disease

         • Conor Joseph Neill - Poster # A038

         Potential health effects of RF-EMF exposure

         • Heather Nensel - Poster # B096

         Lifestyle choices on the risk of alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline

         • Edison Netter - Poster # A014

         Identification and characterization of atr2, an acetyltransferase gene involved in the biosynthesis of an unusual sugar produced by the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii

         PI: Hazel Holden - Mentor(s): James Thoden

         • Margo Nicholds - Poster # B155

         Analysis of salicinoids in chemical defense trade-offs of Populus deltoides in response to flooding stress

         PI: Ken Keefover-Ring - Mentor(s): Tyler Wintermute

         • Ren Nickel - Poster # B095

         Analysis of depression ratings using psilocybin, ketamine and SSRIs

         • Emilia Nicometo - Poster # A010

         Effects of a freeze-thaw cycle in LC-MS sample preparation on post-translational modifications of sarcomeric proteins in swine heart tissue

         PI: Ying Ge - Mentor(s): Melissa Pergande, Mallory Wilson

         • Daniel Jon Niemi - Poster # A060

         Analysis of ploidy's effects on antibiotic-resistant yeast

         PI: Nathaniel Sharp - Mentor(s): Nathaniel Sharp

         • Aidan Niermeyer - Poster # B003

         Changes in dairy cow mineral concentrations during the periparturient period

         PI: Heather White - Mentor(s): Sophia Kendall

         • Maya Nornberg - Poster # A087

         Psychoplastogen plasticity: exploring the relationship of DOI and DOI antagonist ketanserin on neuronal plasticity

         PI: Aviad Hai - Mentor(s): Ilhan Bok

         • Dea Nuredini - Poster # A133

         Cannabis and cognition: an analysis for long-term effects on memory, processing speed, and attention span​

         • Kaitlyn O'Donoghue - Poster # B017

         Comparative effectiveness of psoriasis treatments: biologics vs light therapy

         PI:  - Mentor(s):

         • Owen O'Donoghue - Poster # B118

         Analyzing motion adaptation trends to test a theory on population neural coding in the V1 visual cortex

         PI: Xin Huang - Mentor(s): Steven Wiesner, Bikalpa Ghimire

         • Sydney O'Flanagan - Poster # A095

         A role for GCN2 in the regulation of metabolic neuropathy

         PI: Zachary Campbell - Mentor(s): Guadalupe Garcia Perez

         • Rylie O'Leary - Poster # A104

         The effects of sleep deprivation on systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and overall cholesterol

         • Shannon O'Leary - Poster # A134

         Analysis of injury risk: the variance of impact of natural grass and artificial turf on athletes' injuries

         • Molly O'Neill - Poster # B052

         The impact of the host genomes, transmission type, and genus of bird on avian flu infection severity

         • Nadiah O'Neill - Poster # B098

         Alcohol consumption and its affect on the onset of alzheimer's disease in college students

         • Juliana Obayashi - Poster # Excused

         Chemical analysis of antimicrobial compounds of C. arabica

         PI: Bradley Bolling - Mentor(s): Bradley Bolling, Klay Liu

         • Alexa Ochoa - Poster # B088

         Impact of processing methods on the allergenicity of peanuts: a comprehensive analysis

         • Hypatia Olmanson - Poster # B043

         Mechanisms of climate change and the effect it has on species dynamics and composition in freshwater lakes

         • Annika Olson  - Poster # A141

         Binding affinity of a novel peptide-dendrimer conjugate for the treatment of pancreatic cancer

         PI: Seungpyo Hong - Mentor(s): JinWoong Lee

         • Celia Olson - Poster # B040

         Zooxanthellae and coral: a failing symbiotic relationship

         • Stephany Osei Opoku - Poster # B119

         Association of guardian cap use with incidence of sport-related concussions in high school football players

         PI: Alison Brooks - Mentor(s):

         • Erik Overlee - Poster # A106

         Prevalence of muscle-related symptoms in statins: a meta-analysis

  •  Madison Paal - Poster # A116

         Antimicrobial resistance abundance in animals

         • Ysa Pakowski - Poster # B098

         Alcohol consumption and its affect on the onset of alzheimer's disease in college students

         • Katie Palmer - Poster # B099

         The effect of CD4/CD8 T-cell ratio on HIV contraction/survivability

         • Anthony Panciocco - Poster # A154

         Nucleoporin complementation in Medicago truncatula

         PI: Jean Michel Ané - Mentor(s): Manish Tiwari

         • Sena Park - Poster # B045

         The effectiveness of buffer zones vs. constructed wetlands for removal of phosphorus and nitrogen in water bodies

         • Tess Parrott - Poster # Excused

         The effect of detention pond design and bounce on downstream nutrient concentration

         PI: Steve Loheide - Mentor(s): Hannah Curtis

         • Gabe Pasten - Poster # B063

         Effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in treating knee osteoarthritis

         • Diya Patel - Poster # B163

         Analyzing antibiotic production of soil bacteria in the presence of Irish sea moss

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s): Dr. P

         • Milan Patel - Poster # B120

         Identifying biomarkers for parkinson's disease in REM sleep disorder patients using quantitative T1 imaging

         PI: Catherine Gallagher - Mentor(s):

         • Om Patel - Poster # A055

         Bamboo forests correlation to climate change by measuring corresponding carbon levels to tree type and temperature

         • Alex Patterson - Poster # B044

         Effects of fungicides and herbicides on AMF root colonization

         • Kristen Patterson - Poster # A019

         Correlation between general anesthesia time and laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery complications

         PI: Anne Lidor - Mentor(s): Anne Lidor

         • Amy Percifield - Poster # B100

         The potential effects of maternal smoking on preterm birth

         • Presley Pergande - Poster # A077

         The effects of susceptibility to kindling on learning and memory in fear conditioning

         PI: Robert Kotloski - Mentor(s): Robert Kotloski

         • Nathan Perkins - Poster # B073

         Substance use disorder and their affects on neurobiological mechanisms

         • Ella Peterson - Poster # A097

         Novel memory-like natural killer cell immunotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

         PI: Jose Ayuso - Mentor(s): Rithvik Turaga

         • Kendra Peterson  - Poster # A105

         The effects of antidepressant use during pregnancy on neonatal health​

         • Masha Petrosian - Poster # B101

         Maternal mental health: a meta-analysis of treating depression during the perinatal period

         • Jess Pham - Poster # A118

         Comparing the likelihood of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears between females and males through anatomical differences​

         • Maya Pham - Poster # Excused

         Genomic deletion in diazotrophic Klebsiella variicola for future nitrogen fixation studies

         PI: Jean Michel Ané - Mentor(s): Paulo Fernandes

         • Environmental effects of SO2 on plant growth  - Poster # B145

         Environmental effects of sulfur dioxide on plant growth

         • Madeline Pluckhahn - Poster # B156

         Effects of elevation on stomatal size and density in Diapensia lapponica

         PI: Kate McCulloh - Mentor(s): Lena Berry

         • Shashank Pokhrel-Joshi - Poster # B054

         Fat mass and obesity (FTO) gene's influence on obesity based gender-specific effects in men and women

         • Carter Poncelet - Poster # B009

         Impact of statin monotherapy and statin-ezetimibe combination therapy on triglyceride levels

         • Isaac Porter - Poster # B044

         Effects of fungicides and herbicides on AMF root colonization

         • Farren Powers - Poster # B131

         Efficacy of psilocybin as alternative treatment for major depressive disorder

         • Oscar Pruhs - Poster # B102

         Olive oil and the heart: the effects of olive oil on heart health

         • Lydia Pulsinelli - Poster # B048

         Effects of land-use history and fire intensity on germination rates of two savanna grasses

         PI: Ellen Damschen - Mentor(s): Angelica Bautista

         • Samantha Pyatt - Poster # A016

         Evaluating the effects of trimethoprim on Physcomitrium patens growth

         PI: Sebastian Bednarek - Mentor(s): Rachel Maurice

         • Maya Quiroz  - Poster # B027

         A field-deployable, forensic DNA test for identifying Norway spruce

         PI: Alex Wiedenhoeft - Mentor(s): Alex Wiedenhoeft

         • Isaac Raab - Poster # B086

         Efficacy of psilocybin therapy on depression: a meta-analysis

         • Ayana Rahman  - Poster # B099

         The effect of CD4/CD8 T-cell ratio on HIV contraction/survivability

         • Srinivasan Ramu - Poster # B066

         Effectiveness of cryotherapy, balance/mobility, and NSAIDs as ankle sprain treatments

         • Aidan Rana - Poster # B103

         Implementation of exercise & correlation to menal disorders

         • Jessica Randall - Poster # A132

         Covid-19 messenger RNA vaccine efficacy across racial groups, age of recipient, and biological sex: a meta-analysis

         • Will Ranger - Poster # A011

         Engineering a nitrogenase expression biosensor in Klebsiella variicola

         PI: Ophelia Venturelli - Mentor(s): Claire Palmer

         • Donasia Rasheed - Poster # Excused

         An investigation of the benefits of music therapy on cognitive repair

         • Karli Rask - Poster # B061

         Headache burden on college students: a meta analysis on mental health, academic performance, and sleep quality

         • Jayden Rather - Poster # A003

         Effects of intermittent hypoxia of rats in utero

         PI: Jyoti Watters - Mentor(s): Tracy Baker

         • Alexandra Reichert - Poster # A092

         The impact of radiation dose fractionation on centrosome amplification and multipolar spindles in cervical cancer cells

         PI: Pippa Cosper - Mentor(s): Pippa Cosper

         • Grace Reimers - Poster # A094

         Efficacy of natural killer cells in treating neuroblastoma​

         PI: Christian Capitini - Mentor(s): Matthew Forsberg

         • Payton Resch - Poster # A119

         Risk factors for postpartum depression

         • Jamie Resis - Poster # B049

         Contrasting the microbial medicinal effects of honey bee (Apis mellifera) honey vs. stingless bee (Meliponini) honey

         PI: James Crall - Mentor(s): Olivia Bernauer

         • Tasnia Reza - Poster # A124

         Impact of steroid-based contraceptive on menstruating populations thyroid hormone output

         • Alina Rhoadarmer - Poster # A128

         Success, recovery, and reinjury rates of surgical versus non-surgical repair methods of the medial collateral ligament ​

         • Anika Richard  - Poster # A015

         Folding of poly(UG) RNA’s with pseudouridine modifications

         PI: Samuel Butcher - Mentor(s): Saeed Roschdi, Riley Peterson

         • Alex Richardson - Poster # A018

         Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)'s effect on the body weight of rodents

         • Connor Roberson - Poster # B031

         Impact of Branta canadensis on nitrogen concentration and biomass within ecosystems

         • Lucy Lynn Robinson - Poster # A127

         Effect of CD34+ stem cells on success of immunosuppressant withdrawal post kidney transplant

         • Emilie Rochon - Poster # B020

         Efficacy of chemotherapy and CRISPR technology in treating breast cancer

         • Michael Rolfs - Poster # B104

         Assessing methods of PFAS remediation

         • Allanah Rooney  - Poster # B084

         Comparing the efficacy of acetaminophen and ibuprofen in pediatric patients

         • Kate Rose - Poster # A053

         Effects of cyanobacteria on water quality

         • Gannon Reece Rosenfeld - Poster # B008

         The effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids on mental health

         • Qamryn Ross - Poster # B121

         Using educational intervention to reduce infection in dialysis patients

         PI: Marin Schweizer - Mentor(s): Marin Schweizer

         • Katie Rossman - Poster # B085

         Red meat and its impact on the health of adults

         • Jessica Rosu - Poster # B088

         Impact of processing methods on the allergenicity of peanuts: a comprehensive analysis

         • Paige Rummel - Poster # B122

         Effects of Ramp 1 primer on metastatic melanoma tumor growth in mice

         PI: Alexander Birbair - Mentor(s): Debpali Sur

         • Samantha RusselHapp - Poster # A085

         Hydrophone cavitation detection for histotripsy: a non-invasive cancer therapy

         PI: Fred Lee - Mentor(s): Meridith Kisting

         • Aurelia Rutkowski - Poster # A144

         A machine learning approach for the analysis of synchrony in large group human movement

         PI: Paula Niedenthal - Mentor(s): Michelle Marji

         • Kyle Santos - Poster # B103

         Implementation of exercise & correlation to menal disorders

         • Anna Sauer - Poster # A078

         Spatial and behavioral learning in kindling rat strains through fear-conditioning and the radial arm maze

         PI: Robert Kotloski - Mentor(s):

         • Jaden Sauer - Poster # B140

         Psychological and physiological effects of different objects of breath meditation

         PI: Matthew Hirshberg - Mentor(s): Canaan Bracey

         • Katherine Saueressig - Poster # B041

         Rising chloride concentrations: a concern for freshwater ecosystems

         • Charlotte Sawicki - Poster # A070

         The effect of radiation on microglia polarization

         PI: Zachary Morris - Mentor(s): Maya Takashima

         • Madelyn Scheid - Poster # B072

         Treatment efficacy of deep brain stimulation on cushing’s disease

         • Molly Schilling - Poster # B123

         Molecular mechanisms of skin cancer melanoma tumorigenesis and progression

         PI: Vijay Setaluri - Mentor(s): Sarah Altameemi

         • Emma Schmit - Poster # B163

         Analyzing antibiotic production of soil bacteria in the presence of Irish sea moss

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s): Dr. P

         • Ethan Scholzen - Poster # B019

         Examining muscle hypertrophy: an in-depth analysis of training variables and their impact on the body’s muscle protein synthesis

         • Julia Dorothy Schultz - Poster # B157

         Nitrogen fixation of sorghum aerial root bacteria: bacteria-bacteria and plant-bacteria interactions

         PI: Jean Michel Ané - Mentor(s): Paulo Ivan Fernandes Júnior

         • Skylar Schultz - Poster # A161

         Antibiotic-producing bacteria in the rhizospheres of medicinal plants: examining the broadleaf plantain (Plantago major)

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Cate Schwake - Poster # B014

         Using an engineered plasmid to produce a peptide that inhibits Chlostridoides difficile

         PI: Ophelia Venturelli - Mentor(s): Yiyi Liu

         • Nathan Schwartz - Poster # A088

         T cell chemotaxis towards dendritic cells and its modulation by dendritic/iNKT interactions

         PI: Jenny Gumperz - Mentor(s): Dana Baiu

         • Callista Secker - Poster # A039

         The effects of meditation and exercise on chronic inflammation

         • Laney Seffrood - Poster # A132

         Covid-19 messenger RNA vaccine efficacy across racial groups, age of recipient, and biological sex: a meta-analysis

         • Olivia Seidl - Poster # B069

         Cardiovascular health effects on people who live near a highway: a meta-analysis

         • Reid Nicole Selle - Poster # B130

         The effects of cannabis treatment on alzheimer’s disorder and epilepsy

         • Nandini Shah - Poster # A023

         Production of actin fibers in collagen gel by varying temperature in EV and CAꞵ3 cells

         PI: Donna Peters - Mentor(s): Mark Filla

         • Saira Shah - Poster # B028

         Production of CD45 and evaluation of immune cells in NeoThy and cord blood-only humanized mouse models

         PI: Matthew Brown - Mentor(s): Misbah Zaeem

         • Omar Shahin - Poster # A026

         Genetically modifying CRISPR-Cas9 to target a lytic mystery phage

         PI: Charlie Mo - Mentor(s): Charlie Mo

         • Katherine Shenot - Poster # B162

         Niacin impact on antibiotic production in soil microbes

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Zooki Shong - Poster # A040

         Amount of sleep and protein intakes effects on muscle growth

         • Saumya Shukla - Poster # A109

         Long-acting reversible contraceptive utilization among varying socioeconomic statuses

         • Reegan Siegel - Poster # B090

         Saffron and curcumin in the treatment of anxiety and depression

         • Zoe Siegel - Poster # A134

         Analysis of injury risk: the variance of impact of natural grass and artificial turf on athletes' injuries

         • Daniel Silverman - Poster # B104

         Assessing methods of PFAS remediation

         • Bradley Simon - Poster # B103

         Implementation of exercise & correlation to menal disorders

         • Morgan Singer - Poster # B077

         Effects of cancer treatments on risk of cardiovascular disease

         • Emma Slatalla - Poster # B004

         Combatting catheter-associated biofilm infections with dictyostelid amoebae

         PI: Dhanansayan Shanmuganayagam - Mentor(s): Matthew Wielgat

         • Preston Smith - Poster # A020

         Comparison of bisphenol A removal via adsorption using biochar and activated carbon

         • Gabrielle Soen - Poster # A162

         Niacin impact on antibiotic production in soil microbes

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Katelyn Sohrweide - Poster # B076

         Insomnia, depression, and their effect on type 2 diabetes

         • Allison Sowatzka - Poster # B158

         The role of the Lov gene in Ralstonia solanacearum’s aerotaxis

         PI: Caitlyn Allen - Mentor(s): Bridget O'Banion

         • Sydney Spiegel - Poster # A163

         Impact of manuka honey on antiobiotic production in soil bacteria

         PI: Josh Pultorak - Mentor(s):

         • Drake Stallworth - Poster # B050

         The effectiveness of Snapshot Wisconsin cameras in detecting seasonal change in fisher (Pekannia pennanti) home range

         PI: Christine Anhalt-Depies - Mentor(s): Christine Anhalt-Depies

         • Sadie Stark - Poster # B005

         Antimicrobial activity of chitosan hydrogels and carvacrol ​as an alternative for treating bovine mastitis

         PI: Hilario Mantovani - Mentor(s): Mantovani, Hilario, Fiorella Vizquez Umaña

         • Vivian Steinke - Poster # B168

         Bamboo forests correlation to climate change by measuring corresponding carbon levels to tree type and temperature

         • MiKenna Sterr  - Poster # A053

         Effects of cyanobacteria on water quality

         • Brooke Ann Stibbe - Poster # B034

         The impact of urbanization on freshwater biomes

         • Caleb Stock - Poster # A113

         Impact of environmental pollution on parkinson's disease

         • Grace Stoy - Poster # B085

         Red meat and its impact on the health of adults

         • Marta Rose Swanson - Poster # A148

         Native forb emergence and soybean herbicides

         PI: Mark Renz - Mentor(s): Mark Renz

         • Lia Sweeney - Poster # B029

         Cleavage of enzymes by caspase-8 to block host antiviral response during KSHV infection

         PI: marta gaglia - Mentor(s): Idalia Myasnikov, Machika Kaku

         • Madelaine Sweeney - Poster # A138

         Psilocybin as an alternative treatment for mental health disorders

         PI:  - Mentor(s):

      •  Aubrey Tabor - Poster # B094

         The remission of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy: a meta-analysis

         • Sophia Taffet - Poster # A002

         Exploring the effect of prenatal electric heat stress on offspring growth and development

         PI: Jimena Laporta - Mentor(s): Grace Larsen

         • Logan Talbot - Poster # B124

         Zika virus impact on infant macaque development

         PI: Karla Ausderau - Mentor(s): Ben Boerigter

         • Kayla Talerico - Poster # B096

         Lifestyle choices on the risk of alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline

         • Heather Tampa - Poster # B006

         Effects of storage length, temperature, and LBLD inoculation on whole-plant corn silage feed

         PI: Ferraretto Luiz - Mentor(s): Cole Diepersloot, Gabriel Ferreira De Lima Cruz

         • Sydney Tannen - Poster # A121

         Depression in young adults in post-secondary education