Academic Summit

Synthesis of a-O-benzyl 2-D-glucosamine Derivatives as Organogelators

Sadia Akram, University of New Orleans

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

A Solar Tracker System Design

Jelani Ali, Grambling State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Biocontrol of Vibrio harveyi in Shrimp Aquaculture with Host Specific Lytic Bacteriophage

Lillian Barber, Nicholls State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

SCIAMACHY Data Validation Using MODIS Band Spectral Response Function

Brody Bourque, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Selective Separation of Biomass Hydrolysates by Supported Ionic Liquid Membranes

Holly Butcher, Louisiana Tech University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Exploring Social Identities, Symbols, and Architectural Designs in a Rural Black Cemetery

Barry Calahan, Grambling State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Pseudo Five-Component Synthesis of Benzo[g]chromenes

Lynsey Carrier, Grambling State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Jupiter Chemical Company Incident, Lake Charles, Louisiana, January 15, 1976

Sonja Renee’ Davis, McNeese State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Web-Based Case Studies for Verification-Driven CS Learning

Joseph Desselle, Southeastern Louisiana University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Torrefaction of Pine, Willow, and Arundo to Improve Fuel Characteristics

Molli Dugas, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

In Praise of Stan Brakhage’s Vision: Mainstream Cinema and the Avant-Garde

Ross Durocher, Nicholls State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

A Study of Polaron and Exciton Transport in Organic Semi-Conductors

Verne Edward, Grambling State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Representation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Film-Accurate or Inaccurate?

Jesse Freeman, McNeese State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Cytosolic Role for a Nuclear RNA Binding Protein

Jenisha Ghimire, University of New Orleans

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Evaluation of Novel Beta-lactam Antibiotics on Clinical Bacterial Isolates

Melvin Grimes, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Growth of Smooth Cordgrass Is Increased by Adding Fiddler Crabs

Aimee Hafkesbring, Nicholls State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Measurement of Critical Switching Curve of Interacting Nanomagnets

Robin Haiju, University of New Orleans

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Costly Signaling and Moral Behavior

Logan Hale, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Histologic Types and Risk Factors in Familial Lung Cancer Cases from Southern Louisiana

Matthew Haskins, Northwestern State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Characterization of Serum Phospholipase A2 Activity in Three Species of West African Crocodiles

Taylor Hood, McNeese State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Transgender Community in South Louisiana: An Initial Investigation

Peter Jenkins, Nicholls State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Copper Precipitate in Steel

Khang Mai, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Cellular Localization of TRPV2 and Molecular Mechanisms of TRPV2 Translocation

Christian Marks, Northwestern State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Effects of Genistein on Phototropism and Gravitropism in Green Bean Seedlings

Mitchell McCarthy, Louisiana Tech University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Secondary Protein Structure Analysis of Cu, Zn Superoxide Dismutase Aggregates Found in ALS

Daphne Meza, University of New Orleans

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Phytoestrogen Variation Among Organs of Soybeans over the Span of Three Growth Stages

Howard Morgan, Louisiana Tech University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Middle School Solar Energy Education

Daniel Newman, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Discrete Time Juvenile Adult Beverton Holt Type Model

Jesse Pope, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Morphological Variation and Trophic Partitioning Among Central Mexican Lake Silversides

Daniel Powell, Southeastern Louisiana University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Lack of Effect of Dehydration on Cutaneous Resistance to Evaporative Water Loss in Green Tree Frogs

Caitlin Richard, McNeese State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

A Regional GIS Initiative to Standardize Road Center Line Dataset for Mission Critical Applications

Janssen Robichaux, Nicholls State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyimide-CNT Composite Films

Naeem Rull-Walker, Grambling State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Urban Ecology of Water Bears in Southwest Louisiana

Cari Samletzka, McNeese State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Use of Sandpacks to Test Oil Recovery Methods

Stephen Schafer, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Use of Novel Restriction Digestion Patterns to Predict Cluster Assignment of Mycobacteriophage

Amanda Scott, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Can Positive Thoughts Prevent Illnesses?

Jasmine Scott, Northwestern State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Investigations into Alignment of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Nanocomposites Using Fluorescence Spectr

Serena Senegal, Northwestern State University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Thermal Lensing Effect on a Beam Splitter of a Michelson Interferometer

Ramesh Shrestha, Southeastern Louisiana University

Memorial Gym

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM