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List of Participants
Student:
Nathassia Corzo, University of South Florida
Mentor:
Dr. Williams
and
Dr. Bender
Research Topic:
"Raman
Microscopic Investigation of Tribologically Induced Crystallinity in
UHMWPE Polymer Films"
Student:
Maureen Curran, University of South Florida
Mentor:
Dr. Popov
Research Topic:
"Studies on Fe based
Non Noble Metal Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction"
Student:
Konstantin Damm, Case Western Reserve University
Mentor:
Dr. Amiridis
Research Topic:
"Acid Based
Heterogeneous Catalytic Synthesis of Flavanone"
Student:
Samuel Dehn, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Mentor:
Dr. Ritter
Research Topic:
"Development of
Nanostructured Materials for Reversible Hydrogen Storage"
Student:
Carrie Farberow, University of Oklahoma
Mentor:
Dr. Jabbari
Research Topic:
"Degradable Hydrogels
as a Carrier for Stem Cells in Cartilage Regeneration"
Student:
Ben Fischer-Valuck, Tulane University
Mentor:
Dr. Bender
Research Topic:
"Control of Electric
Field-Induced Migration of Cardiac Fibroblasts"
Student:
Roderick Fuentes, University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez
Mentor:
Dr. Weidner
Research Topic:
"PtRu/Nb0.1Ti0.902
Supported Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Applications"
Student:
Krystal Garringer, Iowa State University
Mentor:
Dr. Matthews
Research Topic:
"Characterizing the
Solid Products from the Steam Hydrolysis of Sodium Borohydride"
Student:
Clare Hoang, University of Oklahoma
Mentor:
Dr. Monnier and
Dr. Williams
Research Topic:
"Preparation of
Ag-Containing Platinum Catalysts Using Electroless Deposition Methods"
Student:
Laura Hoisington, Florida Institute of Technology
Mentor:
Dr. Amiridis
Research Topic:
"Characterization of
Dendrimer-Encapsulated Platinum and Palladium Catalysts"
Student:
Brian Holsclaw, West Virginia University
Mentor:
Dr. Van Zee
Research Topic:
"Investigation of the
Effect of Chloride Contamination on PEM Fuel Cell Performance"
Student:
Kara Larsen, Montana State University
Mentor:
Dr. Bender
Research Topic:
"QCM Characterization
of Electri Field-Induced Migration of Cardiac Fibroblasts, Dermal
Fibroblasts, Kidney Epithelial Cells, and Cardiac Myocytes"
Student:
Ryan Lawhon, University of Texas
Mentor:
Dr. Ritter
Research Topic:
"In Vitro Studies of
Ferromagnetic Wire Implants for Magnetic Drug Targeting"
Student:
Thomas Palathra, Manhattan College
Mentor:
Dr. Gatzke
Research Topic:
"Analysis of the
Multidimensional Behavior in a High Shear Granulation Process"
Student:
Jennifer Patterson, Florida Institute of Technology
Mentor:
Dr. Weidner
Research Topic:
"Characterization of a
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell"
Student:
Michael Petr, Iowa State University
Mentor:
Dr. Gadala-Maria
Research Topic:
"The Rheology of Bulk
Molding Compounds"
Student:
Michael Pettinella, Villanova University
Mentor:
Dr. Jabbari
Research Topic:
"Biomimetic
Nano-Particles for Bone Regeneration"
Student:
Caitlin Pierce, Rose-Hulman University
Mentor:
Dr. Papathanasiou
Research Topic:
"Pilot Level
Plasticization of Levan"
Student:
Nathan Porter, Georgia Tech
Mentor:
Dr. Ploehn
Research Topic:
"Immobilization of
Dendrimer-Metal Complexes Within Silica Xerogels"
Student:
Emily Seikel, University of Dayton
Mentor:
Dr. Van Zee
Research Topic:
"Analysis of Ammonia
Poisoning in PEM Fuel Cells using Electrochemical Impedance
Spectroscopy"
Student:
Leslie Wise, University of Kansas
Mentor:
Dr. Weidner
Research Topic:
"Anode Impurities in
Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells"
Student:
John Yeager, Washington State University
Mentor:
Dr. Popov
Research Topic:
"Investigation of the
Effects of Carbon Loading on Gas Diffusion Layer Properties in the
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell"
Student:
Keigo Yoshida, Columbia University
Mentor:
Dr. Davis
Research Topic:
"Chiral Separations
with Electrodialysis"
Student:
Corelis Zayas-Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez
Mentor:
Dr. Moss
Research Topic:
"Identification of
Therapeutic Targets for Alzheimer's Disease by Inhibitor of Amyloid-β
Fibril Formation"
Calendar of Events
2005 NSF-REU Calendar of
Events
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Event
Title |
Date |
Time |
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Orientation:
West Quad Living and Learning Center |
Sunday 5/22 |
11:00 a.m. |
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ChEGSO-REU
Picnic |
Friday 6/3 |
4:00-8:00 p.m. |
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Graduate
Student Symposium |
Friday 6/10 |
9:00-4:00
p.m. |
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Social
Evening:
Bowling
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Tuesday 6/14 |
7:00-9:00 p.m. |
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**Brown Bag
Seminar- “Presenting and Publishing Your REU Research” by Dr.
Williams |
Tuesday 6/21 |
12:00-1:00
p.m. Faculty Lounge |
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**Brown Bag
Seminar- “Research and Critical Thinking” by Dr. Matthews |
Monday 6/27 |
12:00-1:00
p.m. Faculty Lounge |
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Social
Evening: Pool Party- Woodlands Country Club |
Tuesday, 6/28 |
7:00-9:00
p.m. |
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Plant Tour:
Roche- Be at Swearingen at 8:00 a.m. to load onto the bus |
Thursday 6/30 |
7:30
a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
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**Brown Bag
Seminar w/Dr. Coull & full tour of West Quad |
Friday 7/8 |
12:00-1:30
p.m. Living & Learning Cntr. |
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“Bring your
Favorite Food” Potluck |
Friday 7/8 |
7:00-9:00
p.m. Faculty Lounge |
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**Brown Bag
Seminar- Graduate Studies Seminar by Dr. Ploehn & Novella Beskid |
Tuesday 7/12 |
12:00- 1:00
p.m. Faculty Lounge |
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Plant Tour:
MeadWestvaco (Dress code mandatory!) Load bus at 7:45 a.m. |
Wednesday
7/20 |
7:45
a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
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REU Research
Symposium
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Thursday July
28th |
9:00 am- 5:00
p.m. Amoco Hall |
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Dorm
Check-out |
Friday 7/29-
Sat. 7/30 |
9:00 am until
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