A Predictive Modeling Framework for Studying Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Incidence

Prerna Dua, Louisiana Tech University
John Spurgeon, Louisiana Tech University
Havisha Nadendla, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Assessing the Current Status and Distribution of Crawfish Frogs in Louisiana

Simon R. Boycott, Louisiana Tech University
Donald B. Shepard, Louisiana Tech University
Julia E. Earl, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Assessing Water Quality of Redwine Creek in the Grambling, LA Area

William B. Patterson, Louisiana Tech University
Annabelle Grounds, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Bark Beetle Influence on Diversity of Leaf Litter Communities

Corey Samples, Louisiana Tech University
John Riggins, Mississippi State University
Courtney Siegert, Mississippi State University
Juliet Tang, United States Department of Agriculture
Natalie Clay, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Beliefs about Multi-Vitamin and Mineral Supplements in College-Aged Students – Differences Between Users and Non-Users

Ashton Armstrong, Louisiana Tech University
Leighann Myers, Louisiana Tech University
Taylor Thompson, Louisiana Tech University
Caleb Wilcox, Louisiana Tech University
Janet Pope, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Biometric Healthcare

Chelsea Hines, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Characterization of CotJC Spore Protein in Bacillus anthracis

Morgan Nall, Louisiana Tech University
Josh Samuel, Louisiana Tech University
Rebecca Giorno, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Comparing the Impact of Heat Activation and Ammonium Chloride on the Germination of Bacillus anthracis Spores

Declan Tracy, Louisiana Tech University
Logan Arceneaux, Louisiana Tech University
Holly Hargis, Louisiana Tech University
Blake Roberson, Louisiana Tech University
Alika Shum, Louisiana Tech University
Ashley Waldrop, Louisiana Tech University
Rebecca Giorno, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Comparison of the Effects of Mechanical Heart Valves and Bioprosthetic Heart Valves on Patient Blood Pressure

Joanna Ward, Louisiana Tech University
Devon Steele, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Creating a Fast-Folder ROS-Sensitive GFP and a Super-Fast ROS-Sensitive GFP

Douglas Ferrell, Louisiana Tech University
Patrick L. Hindmarsh, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Demographic Responses to Pleistocene Climate Change in Interior Highlands Woodland Salamanders (Genus Plethodon)

Ryan A. Philobos, Louisiana Tech University
Pedro Simoncini, Louisiana Tech University
Cameron W. Robicheaux, Louisiana Tech University
Donald B. Shepard, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Determining Expression Levels of the Notch Signaling Pathway in Self-Renewing hASCs

John B. Cart, Louisiana Tech University
Avery Bryan, Louisiana Tech University
Chris Miller, Louisiana Tech University
Jamie Newman, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Determining the Effects of Prescribed Burning on Water Quality and Soil Chemistry in a Shortleaf Pine Restoration Forest

Annabelle Grounds, Louisiana Tech University
Maggie Herrmann, Louisiana Tech University
Natalie Clay, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Determining the Effects of Weaning Methods on Circulating Glucose in Beef Calves

Colby Lingo, Louisiana Tech University
Shaye Stewart, Louisiana Tech University
Haley Williams, Louisiana Tech University
William Green, Louisiana Tech University
Ashley Keith, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Development of a Fast Folder and Super Fast Folder Blue Fluorescent Protein

Steven Carlson, Louisiana Tech University
Patrick L. Hindmarsh, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Effect of High-Energy Radiation on the Formation of 8- Hydroxy-Deoxyguanosine

Carolina Vazquez, Louisiana Tech University
Kristen H. Hutson, Louisiana Tech University
Gergana G. Nestorova, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Effects of Freshwater Microorganisms on the Degradation of Tannins

Grace Cohenour, Louisiana Tech University
Julia E. Earl, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Effects of Leaf Diversity on Tannin Concentration and Water Quality

Kevin Smith, Louisiana Tech University
Julia E. Earl, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Effects of Leaf Tannin Concentration on Aquatic Beetle Colonization

Joseph Phillips, Louisiana Tech University
Julia E. Earl, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Effects of Low-Level Salt Additions on Plant Growth and Implications for Riparian Detrital Processing

Connor Gruntz, Louisiana Tech University
Sally Entrekin, University of Central Arkansas
Michelle Evans-White, University of Arkansas
Natalie Clay, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Electronic Health Records: The Average Consumer

Betsy Flowers, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Evaluating the Overall Acceptability, Nutrient Composition, and Costs of a Traditional Tator Tot Recipe Prepared with Selected Vegetables and Cooked Using An Air Fryer

Catherine Fontenot, Louisiana Tech University
Kaylan Hebert, Louisiana Tech University
Tierra Pinkney, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Evaluation of Breakfast Eating Habits of Female College Students

Vicky Green, Louisiana Tech University
Natalie Harrell, Louisiana Tech University
Tierra Pinkney, Louisiana Tech University
Emily Stephens, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Evaluation of Nutrition Education Needs of High School Cheerleaders

Vicky Green, Louisiana Tech University
Cayden Alexander, Louisiana Tech University
Alexis Gray, Louisiana Tech University
Kaylan Hebert, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Evaluation of Selected Sensory Characteristics and Nutrient Composition of a Traditional Cornbread Recipe Prepared with Flour Alternatives

Catherine Fontenot, Louisiana Tech University
Brenton Thompson, Louisiana Tech University
Lily Hart, Louisiana Tech University
Natalie Harrel, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Evaluation of the Cost Effectiveness, Protein Composition, and Acceptability of Peanut Butter Protein Bites Prepared with Cricket Powder, Plant-Based Protein Powder and Whey Protein

Catherine Fontenot, Louisiana Tech University
Emily Buzulak, Louisiana Tech University
Olivia Hirsch, Louisiana Tech University
Desirae Bedgood, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Fueling Strategies, Dietary Habits, and Sources of Nutrition Information of Collegiate Cheerleaders

Amy Hogan, Louisiana Tech University
Vicky Green, Louisiana Tech University
Sheena Bling, Louisiana Tech University
Lizetta Gidakos, Louisiana Tech University
Janie Horne, Louisiana Tech University
Megan Ryan, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Genetic Evidence for Two New Species of Salamanders (Plethodon glutinosus complex)

Cameron W. Robicheaux, Louisiana Tech University
Ryan A. Philobos, Louisiana Tech University
Pedro Simoncini, Louisiana Tech University
Donald B. Shepard, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Health Information Systems: Improvements in Healthcare

Brooke Warren, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Historical Biogeography of the Western Slimy Salamander (Plethodon albagula)

Pedro Simoncini, Louisiana Tech University
Cameron W. Robicheaux, Louisiana Tech University
Ryan A. Philobos, Louisiana Tech University
Donald B. Shepard, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Identification of miRNA-OGG1 mRNA Interactions: Small RNA Sequencing and Immunoprecipitation Analysis

Kaitlynn M. Willis, Louisiana Tech University
Chukwumabim Nwoku, Louisiana Tech University
Kristen H. Hutson, Louisiana Tech University
Gergana G. Nestorova, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Improving Respiratory Management in Children: A Collaborative Approach to Using Pediatric Specific Supplies

Sarah McVay, Louisiana Tech University
Patti McFadden, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Inserting a His Tag on GFP

Abigail Bass, Louisiana Tech University
Patrick L. Hindmarsh, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Species Along the Rock Island Greenway

Conner Killian, Louisiana Tech University
Nathan Bolner, Louisiana Tech University
Ricky Brown, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Investigating the Role of MED12, Notch1, and Notch3 Interactions in the Self-Renewal and Adipogenesis of hASCs and their Integrated use in Public Educational Materials

Rebecca Hodnett, Louisiana Tech University
Jamie Newman, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Is Heat Activation of Bacillus anthracis spores Reversible?

Nathan Ross, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Louisiana Tech’s Parkinson Resource Center Nursing Student Scholars

Nina Collins, Louisiana Tech University
Mary R. Moran, Louisiana Tech University
Abigail Sellers, Louisiana Tech University
Shelby Strange, Louisiana Tech University
Tara Haskins, Louisiana Tech University
Donna Hood, Louisiana Tech University
Samira Fazel, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Myogenic Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering

India Pursell, Louisiana Tech University
Heather Vogel, Louisiana Tech University
Haley Barnett, Louisiana Tech University
Mary Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University
Jamie Newman, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Optimization of GFP Biosensor

Drake Heinz, Louisiana Tech University
Patrick L. Hindmarsh, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Product Quality Analysis of Onesies

Taylor Heiden, Louisiana Tech University
Jordan Lee, Louisiana Tech University
Malori Young, Louisiana Tech University
Kathleen Heiden, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Pure Expectations: Examining the Meaning and Implications of Virginity Culture

Katie M. Barrow, Louisiana Tech University
Emily Jason, Louisiana Tech University
Annie J. Salazar, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reduction of Refined Sugar Content, Taste Panel Overall Acceptability, and Costs Comparison of a Traditional Chocolate Brownie Prepared with Selected Vegetables.

Catherine Fontenot, Louisiana Tech University
Anna Walter, Louisiana Tech University
Taylor Thompson, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Role of MED12 in Maintaining Structural Integrity of the Mediator Complex in Human Adipose Stem Cells

Sree Venigalla, Louisiana Tech University
Connor Bennett
Jamie Newman, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Role of Spore-Associated Inosine-Uridine Nucleoside Hydrolase IunA in Bacillus anthracis Spores

Andrew Roser, Louisiana Tech University
Declan Tracy, Louisiana Tech University
Henry Johnson, Louisiana Tech University
Rebecca Giorno, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Serviceability of Baby Onesies

Taylor Heiden, Louisiana Tech University
Alex Noble, Louisiana Tech University
Malori Young, Louisiana Tech University
Kathleen Heiden, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Testing Green Fluorescent Protein at Different Temperatures and its Relation to ROS Production

Lauren Cox, Louisiana Tech University
Patrick L. Hindmarsh, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Testing ROS Sensitive Green Fluorescent Protein Using Secondary Metabolic Products From Different Species of Bacteria

Johnathan Wong, Louisiana Tech University
Patrick L. Hindmarsh, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Efficiency and Effectiveness of Tele-Health

Meredith Nichols, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Impacts of sub-lethal fipronil Pesticides on Periwinkle Snail (Littoraria irrorata) Foraging and Behavior

Taylor Clement, Louisiana Tech University
Jennifer M. Hill, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Overall Acceptability, the Nutrient Density, and Costs of Substituting All-Purpose Flour with Selected Vegetables of a Yeast-Free Pizza Crust

Catherine Fontenot, Louisiana Tech University
Ashton Armstrong, Louisiana Tech University
Emily Stephens, Louisiana Tech University
Shannon Cessna, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Product Analysis of Women’s Athletic Tops

Madeline Barr, Louisiana Tech University
Blythe Bissell, Louisiana Tech University
Kathryn Grafton, Louisiana Tech University
Kelly O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University
Kathleen Heiden, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Role of Mediator Subunit MED12 in Adipogenesis

Joseph Straub, Louisiana Tech University
Conner Hartupee, Louisiana Tech University
Jamie Newman, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Role of Notch1 and Notch3 in hADSC Adipogenesis

Mengcheng Liu, Louisiana Tech University
Hannah Logan, Louisiana Tech University
Jamie Newman, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Serviceability of Athletic Jackets

Blythe Bissell, Louisiana Tech University
Madeline Barr, Louisiana Tech University
Lily Huggs, Louisiana Tech University
Kathleen Heiden, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Sublethal Effects of Fipronil Pesticide on a Coastal Marsh Trophic Cascade

Jason Ray, Louisiana Tech University
Jennifer M. Hill, Louisiana Tech University

Student Center - Main Floor

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM