From projects focused on viruses, diversity, equity and inclusion, cryptocurrency and more, 30 students will unveil their research in the week-long Graduate Research Showcase beginning May 3.
File photo from the 2019 Graduate Research Showcase. The 2021 showcase will be virtual.
“Research is integrated into the mission and identity of UCCS. This virtual showcase provides graduate students an opportunity to present their research and receive feedback,” said Sarah Elsey, UCCS Graduate School program manager.
The students, from more than 10 different disciplines, will present their research for the first time since 2019, as the 2020 presentations were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Through this event, students get the opportunity to practice explaining their research virtually to a wide range of individuals with different levels of knowledge on their topic,” Elsey said. “Students and faculty can learn more about research happening at UCCS, which can lead to cross discipline collaborations.”
The showcase will be available from May 3 to May 7 for viewing in Canvas. Tap here to sign into canvas and self-enroll in the course to view the showcase after 9 a.m. on Monday, May 3.
The following students will make presentations, however the list is subject to last-minute changes:
Biochemistry/Chemistry Presentations
Marshal Dolan
Tailored Synthesis of Hydrogel Media for Chirality Separation of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Bailee Troutman
Expression of an Antitumorigenic Agent by a Magnetotactic Bacterium
Chad Sallaberry
Analyzing Curcumins Membrane Mediated Protection Against Monomeric Amyloid Beta
Barbie Voss
Neuroprotective impacts of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an active compound found in green tea, and Curcumin, an active compound found in Turmeric, in Alzheimer’s Disease
Michael Wheeler
Towards Understanding the Epstein Barr Virus gp350 Complement Receptor 2 Interaction
Communication Presentations
Lani-Elaine A. Castruita
News: Is it Real or Manipulated? A Demographic Study on Fake News & Censorship
Alison Christofferson
Communication in Creative Work
Brie Escobedo
Designing You: An Introductory College Course Utilizing Design Thinking
J’Nae Squires-Horton
Black Women in College Basketball Leadership: An Exploration of Diversity and Inclusion in the NCAA
Holly Stevenson
It’s About Supply and Demand! And Women Aren’t in Demand?
Computer Science Presentations
Ahmed Bensaoud
Deep Multi-Task Learning for Malware Image Classification
Transparency in the Woodland Park Police Department
Angela Roberts
A Formative Evaluation of Dream Centers Mary’s Home
Alexandria (Alex) Remillard
Helping Older Individuals Age In Place: Using Big Data to Understand the Scope and Impact of the Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis
Simeon Wuthier
Proof-of-Work Network Simulator for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Research
Brendan Georgas
Foods to Encourage: An Impact Study of Labeling on Patron Food Choice
Education Presentations
Phillip Haisley
Student Engagement and Academic Success: A Regression Analysis of Institutional Level NSSE and CCSSE DATA on Rates of First-Year Retention and Graduation
Kathryn Watson
Secondary Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Supporting Student Mental Health
Health Sciences
Jessica Arent
Exploring Participant’s Perceptions of the 16-week DPP with Health Coaching
Karisa Dreyer
The Role of School Wellness Teams in School Wellness
Nick Merna
Ankle Ligament Width Compared with Time to Stability
Tina Miller
The Impact of Service Learning on Healthcare Science Undergraduate Students
Nicole Odell
Changes in Recreational Physical Activity Behavior during COVID-19 Stay at Home Restrictions
Mary Ward
Culture of Wellness: Faculty and Staff Perceptions
Whitney Wymer
A Pilot Study to Examine Efficacy of a Sleep Hygiene Education Program for Veterans with Self-Reported Sleep Problems
History Presentations
Ashley Pruett
The Mother, Lover, Goddess Archetype: Aphrodite and Thetis from Homer to Apollonius Rhodius
Nursing Presentations
Hannah Dangerfield
Polypharmacy: The Impact on the Geriatric Population
Physics Presentations
Yaroslav Balytskyi
Detecting Bias in Randomness by PT-Symmetric Quantum State Discrimination
Psychology Presentations
Jessica Baynard-Montague
Can a Stress Mindset Manipulation Affect Speech Production?
Geffen Ferszt
Death Salience, Likelihood of Future Cautious Health Behavior, and the Awareness of COVID-19
Rebecca Ingram
Exploring the Meaning of Dementia Grief in Spousal Caregivers
Alekx Schneebeck
Furrever Searching for Love: A Furry Dating Website Content Analysis
