Saturday, August 3rd
Presenter Check-in
UTEP undergraduate learning center - UGLC
Check-in at Lobby
Dress code: Business Casual
Session A Presenters:
- Check-in time: 8:30 to 8:55AM
- Poster must be on display by 8:55AM
Session B Presenters:
- Check-in time: 10:30 to 10:55AM
- Poster must be on display by 10:55AM
LIst of Presenters
Poster | Presenter | Poster Title |
1A | Jocelyn Aguilar | Investigating sex differences in brain reward mechanisms activated by nicotine vapor inhalation: A comparative study in male and female rats |
1B | Jade Arroyo | Equity in environmental education: Bridging socioeconomic gaps |
2A | Arianna Camargo | An analysis of types of organizational practices that increase female representation in STEM: The AMO perspective |
2B | Alejandra Casas | Characterization of withdrawal-induced neural activation patterns in the mesolimbic pathway in adolescent rats |
3A | Christopher Frausto | Increases in hippocampal AKT-mTOR signaling in adult female c57BL/6 mice with juvenile history of ketamine exposure |
3B | Jessica Garcia | Juvenile exposure to psychological stress or ketamine, but not their combination, decreases hippocampal AKT-mTOR signaling in adult male c57BL/6 mice |
4A | Mercedes Garcia | Multiracial categorization |
4B | Taisha Gonzalez | Economically disadvantaged high school students' determination of completing science internships |
5A | Nathaniel Munoz | Withdrawal from nicotine vapor produces greater neuronal activation in the lateral versus medial portion of the habenula in adolescent rats |
5B | Kyle Nabb | Sibling relationship impact on child nbuse and Neglect |
6A | Crystal Najera | Literature review for Somatics and movement for healthcare |
6B | Christian Nelson | The influence of temporal relevance on how we use events to help us keep track of time |
7A | Aaron Ochoa | The relationship between substance use problems and pillars of well-being in student veterans |
7B | Arwen N. Oliva | Behavioral effects associated with acute alcohol exposure in a germline mutant of the zebrafish gabra1 gene. |
8A | Suhani Patel | Relationship between salience network and multiple test of drug motivation |
8B | Luz Rey | Sembrando resiliencia: Cultivating resilience through food in Segundo Barrio’s Alamito Community Center |
9A | Jimena Rodriguez | Comparing gender differences among Mexican Americans and the relationship between anticipated, enacted, and internalized stigma on alcohol use severity and alcohol problems |
9B | Juan Saldana | Affective language in the legal system in domestic violence |
10A | Brianda Vasquez | Confirmatory factor analysis of the problem-solving decision-making scale |
10B | Victor Rodriguez | Confirmatory factor analysis of the problem-solving decision-making scale |
11A | Rafael Salinas | Cynic natural politics: on love and citizenship |
11B | Anamaria Solis | Immigration concerns as a determinant of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes |
12A | Mariana Torres | Memory consolidation and sexism |
12B | Leslie Barraza | Measuring stream discharge along the Rio Grande and American Canal at El Paso, TX: Water data collection, monitoring and management |
13A | Leyna Chau | Pulsed laser deposition and characterization of Al-alloyed Ga-oxide films for advanced photodetectors |
13B | Nathan Chavira | Creating water intersection map drawings in El Paso Texas |
14A | Victoria Dagnino-Barron | Groundwater monitoring: The relationship between groundwater and the Rio Grande |
14B | Sebastian De Leon-Lopez | Water requirements for landscape plants in El Paso, TX |
15A | Alan Delgado Romo | Developing an X-Ray scattering fluid flow sample cell for in-situ mineral nucleation and growth studies |
15B | Shahrez Durrani | Synthesis and characterization of pulsed laser deposited ultra-wide bandgap AlGaO thin films for photodetector applications |
16A | Benjamin Estrada | Determination of energy stored in shape memory polymers |
16B | Allison Fajardo | Teaching AI what Pest Damage is on a Small Farm in Socorro, Tx |
17A | Katherine Gonzalez | Additive manufacturing of separators for custom-form lithium-ion batteries |
17B | Evan Griffin | Harnessing quantum mechanics to understand the combustion characteristics of cycloalkanes in aviation fuels |
18A | Angelica Gutierrez | Remote sensing of ecosystem services at central and western sites in the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) |
18B | Daniel Hernandez | Incorporation of non-planar printing through the development of more accurate systems and mechanics for 3D prints |
19A | Edaena Lujan | Feasibility of tele-CPASS, a telerehabilitation intervention to improve motor function recovery after stroke |
19B | Crystal Mendoza | Feasibility of tele-CPASS, a telerehabilitation intervention to improve motor function recovery after stroke |
20A | Pablo Marquez | Digital twin micromobility system using crowd-biosensing distress of micromobility riders |
20B | Estefania Mireles Flores | Automated liquid handler-assisted high-throughput lipid nanoparticle screening for biomedical applications |
21A | Sophia Montenegro | Visualization and reliable computation of roots in complex functions |
21B | Luis Morales | Low-velocity impact response of IM7/5320-1 unidirectional laminates reinforced with vertical aligned carbon nanotubes |
22A | Sheyla Moreno | 3D-printed IC packages: Shielding against radioactivity |
22B | Angel Soto | 3D-printed IC packages: Shielding against radioactivity |
23A | Iris Ontiveros | Can AI predict the revenue of crops on a small farm? |
23B | Gavin Patino | Applications and effectiveness of distinct acoustic doppler current profiling methods on the Rio Grande: An experiment |
24A | Paola Pedraza | El Paso drought: Are we fully utilizing rainwater? |
24B | Hazel Perea | Elucidating the concentration effect of glass microspheres and graphite fibers on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials |
25A | Christopher Rivera | Computational data science: Comparing guided and free approaches to inquiry |
25B | Damian Rodriguez | SRU-based 3D printed solid polymer electrolyte for Na-Ion batteries (ISPOLYTE) |
26A | Bryan Rodriguez Tirado | Mineral nucleation and growth of brucite (Mg(OH)2) [and magnesite (MgCO3)*nH2O] within nanopores and surfaces of MgO nano powders over repeated water exposure cycling |
26B | Charles Samaniego | Feasibility of a laundry-to-landscape rebate in El Paso, TX |
27A | Wendy Sandoval | RAT (Robotic Assistant Transporter), Autonomous Navigation, AI Vision, Payload Carrying, Obstacle Avoidance, User Identification |
27B | Gabriel Saucedo | Advanced fabrication of sensors and microsystems |
28A | Andi Scarola | Enhancing programming skills through peer-led debugging circles |
28B | Brianda Vasquez | Sexual assault perpetration: The interaction of religious influence, negative urgency, and hostility towards women in a moderated mediation model |
29A | Diego Vega Mena | Clear water project: Filtration system design for Alamito STREAM Center community |
29B | Naomi Velasquez | 3D bone tissue scaffold with a bioinspired hyaluronic acid hydrogel and printed polymer matrix |
30A | Roland Zhang | Fabrication and characterization of Sn-doped gallium oxide for energy applications |
30B | Danna Cepeda | Thermal inkjet bioprinting of fibroblast cell lines to improve regenerative medicine tools for tissue repair |
31A | Juan Anaya | Effects of alcohol on the limbic system and cortex |
31B | Martin Villalobos | Effects of alcohol on the limbic system and cortex |
32A | Dafne Day | How does alcohol (ethanol) affect the nucleus accumbens? |
32B | Keeley Muncrief | How does alcohol (ethanol) affect the nucleus accumbens? |
33A | Jalen Delgado | Exploring iron-carbon nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy: Efficacy in breast and prostate cancer models |
33B | Scarlet Duarte | Evaluating thermal inkjet bio printed cells and manually seeded MDA MB 231 cell line, regarding their proliferation and orientation |
34A | Benjamin Lerma | Thermal inkjet bioprinting increases chemotherapy resistance in an MDA MB231 and fibroblast co-culture model |
34B | Katherine Long | Barriers to mental health medication adherence |
35A | Lucero Limas | Expression of CCL198-83 an antagonist of C-C chemokine Receptor 7 |
35B | Delayla Montenegro | Expression of CCL198-83 an antagonist of C-C chemokine Receptor 7 |
36A | Naomi Macias | Effect of sleep deprivation on alcohol response |
36B | Amanda Martinez | Thermal inkjet bioprinting of fibroblasts leads to expression of stem cell markers |
37A | Matthew Medina | Comparison of different synthesis methods of MnFe2O4 for magnetic hyperthermia therapy |
37B | Ambar Ortega-Armendariz | Lung organoids derived from human inkjet bioprinted fibroblasts with stem cell-like properties |
38A | Fernanda Acosta | Expression and Purification of a murine CCL21a to Examine the signaling events that maintain CCR7 on the surface of T-cells during lymphoproliferative Disorders |
38B | Ryan L. Aguilar | Assessing how artificial light at night effects the duration of stay of flying insects |
39A | Olga Fernanda Aguilar Palomares | Evaluation of ROS-mediated oxidative stress in alpha-synuclein |
39B | Mohammed Ali | Understanding the function of CCR7 G protein interactions during T-Cell development and autoimmune disease mechanisms |
40A | Karla Arguelles | Introducing hCCR7 into jurkat cells using retroviruses |
40B | Ana Arvizu Morales | Histological optimization strategies towards standardized neuroanatomical mapping of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) immunoreactivity in the lower brainstem of adult male rats |
41A | Lariza Avila | Can castor improve carbon sequestration in dryland soils? |
41B | Zoe Bustillos | Alcohol and nicotine differentially modulate microtubule organization/neurite formation by altering the interplay among microtubules, Tau and Gbeta-gamma. |
42A | Dante Calvo | Common patterns of neuronal activity in the prelimbic cortex during impulsivity and incentive salience predict drug- and water-seeking behavior |
42B | Angelica Casas | DNA barcoding of unidentified specimens of the Itombwe Plateau, Democratic Republic of Congo |
43A | Faith N. Chanhuhwa | Prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in retail poultry from local supermarkets in El Paso, Texas |
43B | Angela Cole | Unraveling the prosocial neural network: AHA and BST connectivity differences in Illinois and Kansas female prairie vole populations |
44A | Monica Cruz | Blood vessels distribution in mouse tissue |
44B | Claire Eunise Perucho | Blood vessels distribution in mouse tissue |
45A | Micah Dharma | Genetic and respiratory analysis of Arctic active soil incubated in average and warm temperatures |
45B | Melissa Espinoza | Reporter assay development to optimize mRNA and siRNA co-encapsulated lipid nanoparticles for gene therapy |
46A | Lehi Fernandez | Synthesis of rhamnose derivatives and rhamnose-containing neoglycoproteins |
46B | Angelie Flores Cruz | Ambush site selection and movement patterns in eastern black-tailed rattlesnakes (Crotalus Ornatus) |
47A | Mariana Frias | The use of cyclophosphamide and the anti-VEGFR2 antibody to delay relapse of prostate tumors in mice |
47B | Ramon Garcia | The use of cyclophosphamide and the anti-VEGFR2 antibody to delay relapse of prostate tumors in mice |
48A | Ximena G Reynolds | Investigating Mycobacterium tuberculosis growth inhibition due to cYY accumulation and tyrosine depletion |
48B | Natalia Garcia | CCR7 enhances calcium mobilization during T-cell receptor activation |
49A | Thelma Garcia | The effects of diet on sensitivity of female rats to morphine-induced constipation and nausea |
49B | Leticia Giron | Induced spine formation and predator defense mechanisms in brachionus calyciflorus: Chemical cues and predation efficiency |
50A | Jesus Gonzalez | Validation of surface electromyography (sEMG) signal consistency under sensor displacement: A comparative analysis |
50B | JOSH-SAMUEL Ikechi-Konkwo | Validation of surface electromyography (sEMG) signal consistency under sensor displacement: A comparative analysis |
51A | Alfonso Griego | Quality over privacy: Will animal sacrifice safety for high-quality water in dense human foot-traffic areas? |
51B | Amber Hernandez | The role of Transketolase in impulsivity |
52A | Sergio Hernandez | Synthesis of a DNA-lipid nanoparticle decorated with the DT7 peptide: Transfection comparison of human vs. mouse cancer cells |
52B | Valeria Hernandez Navarrete | Investigating the role of CCR7 in limiting the ability of T-Cells to develop autoimmunity |
53A | Wilfrid Hufton | Monitoring changes in water quality and aquatic invertebrates at the Rio Bosque wetlands |
53B | Joon Ho Lee | Impact of sleep loss on the dementia mutant Scully |
54A | Jose Lopez | Cytotoxic effect of SSD01 and SSD24 chemotherapies on acute lymphoblastic leukemia and additional cancer cell lines |
54B | Dante Marin | The importance of bees and wasps at Keystone Heritage Park at El Paso, Texas |
55A | Andrea L. Martinez-Payan | Evaluation of the impact of fluorescent labeled polystyrene nanoparticles on biological systems |
55B | Lydia Mauroni | Nitrogen loss pathways in a desert grassland environment |
56A | Mariana Meza | Common patterns of neuronal activity in the prelimbic cortex during predictive behaviors of drug seeking before cocaine intake and after abstinence |
56B | Gabriel Monahan | Analysis of diet to determine potential hybrid vigor in Mallard and NZ Grey Duck hybrids |
57A | Rodolfo Moreno | Impact of Land Use on Ecosystem Structural Diversity Across the Western USA Macrosystem |
57B | Annette Murillo | Expression and purification of human RORγ for drug development |
58A | Janelle Navarrette | Development of a novel Adjuvant therapy to block T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemic Cells from Entering the Central Nervous System |
58B | Ainsley Nystrom | Dependency of microbial biomass on soil moisture and texture in a flood-irrigated pecan orchard |
59A | Cindy Y. Puerta | Variations in olfactory bulb gene expression among behaviorally distinct prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) |
59B | Leslie Quijano | Targeting melanoma using a combination of a melanocortin receptor 4 inhibitor (ML00253764) plus the B-raf inhibitor vemurafenib |
60A | Alvaro A. Regalado-Talavera | Effective strategies for recovering damaged cells |
60B | Adilene Rodarte | Arsenic in the Rio Grande: Environmental impacts and health concerns in El Paso region |
61A | Alejandra Rodarte | Next generation biotechnology for teaching and learning: A review synthesis of the literature |
61B | Daniel Rodriguez | GRK6 functions in T cells |
62A | Javier Rodriguez | Phosphatidyl inositol 3 kinase regulates the vesicle trafficking of C-C Chemokine receptor 7 during internalization and recycling in T cells |
62B | Michelle Solano | Exploring erythropoietic phenotypes in zebrafish model of cblC disorder |
63A | Ryley Stewart | RNA sequence analysis reveals Tubulinα1c as a potential biomarker for prostate cancer response to chemotherapy. |
63B | Karen Stopani | Anthropogenic impacts on fish-parasite dynamics in desert river ecosystems |
64A | Ulices Villalobos | Early glucose peak time during an oral glucose tolerance test indicates better glycemic control and fat metabolism |
64B | Joshua Vu | How does caloric restriction affect Chihuahuan Desert rotifers |
65A | Shawn Walls | Wildlife camera study in the Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, TX |
65B | Andrea Yanez | Exploring the function of the Hspg2 proteoglycan during developmental erythropoiesis |
66A | Anahi Alba | Are Green Spaces Cooler Than Residential Areas? |
66B | Odette Burciaga | Development of a bismuth-containing resin for x-ray-shielding plastics in 3D printing |
67A | Galilea De La O | Urine to Energy Using Proteus Mirabilis -Pt-Ni System for Urea to Ammonia Oxidation Reaction |
67B | Natalia Gonzalez | Development of porous silica and ionic liquid-based deep eutectic solvent composites for energy-relevant chemical separations |
68A | Andrea Hernandez | Urine to energy using proteus mirabilis – Pt system for urea to ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR) |
68B | Maximiliano Marquez | Synthesis and enzymatic de-racemization of ibuprofen analogs |
69A | Elisa Morales Figueras | Nanocontainers based on surface-active ionic liquids for nanoparticle synthesis |
69B | Angely Morales-Núñez | Chiral co-doped Carbon Quantum Dots: Enhancing ORR and OER catalysis through synergistic metal doping and spin selectivity |
70A | Jackie Park | Exploring superparamagnetism in silica-doped Fe3O4 nanoparticles |
70B | Paola Salas Rivera | Origin of dolostone and gypsum associated with a salt diapir at Moab, Utah |
71A | Irene Shuk | Biotic influence on calcite accumulation: Examining the impact of tree root density on the mineralization of pedogenic carbonates in irrigated dryland ecosystems |
71B | Bryson Tassin | Urban heat comparison between nature preserve land and urbanized regions in the El Paso area |
72A | Isabella Valles | Relationship between body composition and blood pressure |