| Applicant First Name: |
Faculty Sponsor (first Name, Last Name): |
Sponsor Department: |
Project Title: |
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| Lindsay Dickerman |
Edward Guinan |
Astronomy & Astrophysics |
Asteroseismology of the Red Supergiant Betelgeuse: – Probing the Internal Structure using Archival High-Precision Villanova Photoelectric Photometry |
| Alicia Eglin |
Edward Guinan |
Astronomy & Astrophysics |
Mars Gardens: Growing plants in Martian Simulant soil in preparation for Mars colonization |
| Samuel Gunther |
Edward Guinan |
Astronomy & Astrophysics |
Decreasing Orbital Periods Reveal the Formation, Evolution, and Ultimate Fates of Hot Jupiter Systems - Focus on HD 189733 |
| Ani Nele |
Scott Engle |
Astronomy & Astrophysics |
Planet-Hunting from the George P. McCook Observatory |
| Ariana Abbrescia |
Robert Curry |
Biology |
Effects of forest management efforts on bird community composition in a deciduous forest |
| Catherine Brennan |
Elaine Youngman |
Biology |
Investigating the genetic interaction between the loss of the nonstop decay pathway and siRNAs in germ cells. |
| Jacob Clancy |
Angela DiBenedetto |
Biology |
RIME Analysis of Protein-Protein Interaction involving Brd2a and Brd2b |
| Anthony Conte |
Alyssa Stark |
Biology |
Running Up Hill: The Effect of Incline and Surface Roughness on Locomotor Performance |
| Samantha Dolloff |
Alyssa Stark |
Biology |
To Jump, or Not to Jump: The Unique Locomotor Performance of Tropical Ants |
| Jared Gabriel |
Adam Langley |
Biology |
The evolutionary adaptations of Schoenoplectus americanus when exposed to elevated CO2 and nitrogen |
| Audrey Lawrence |
Anil Bamezai |
Biology |
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| Angela Magahis |
Anil Bamezai |
Biology |
Quantifying Anti-Tumor CTL Killer Activity in Ly-6A Gene knockout (Ly-6A-/-) Mice |
| Andrew Moura |
Michael Russell |
Biology |
Effects of Marine Heatwaves on a Dominant Kelp Forest Herbivore |
| Christian Ostrowski |
Angela DiBenedetto |
Biology |
The study of direct antagonism between Brd2a and Brd2b using co-immunoprecipitation. |
| Sarah Robinson |
Anil Bamezai |
Biology |
Identifying CD4+ T-Cell growth inhibiting components in Lipid Droplets |
| Simon Blanchard |
Jacob Elmer |
Chemical Engineering |
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| Amanda Allender |
Aimee Eggler |
Chemistry |
Getting to the Heart of Variables that Affect Cytoprotection in the Nrf2/ARE Pathway |
| Azzeiza Beadle |
Jennifer Palenchar |
Chemistry |
The Characterization of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenases (β-HBDH) from the bacterial pathogen Burkholderia cenocepacia in vitro and the Trypanosoma brucei HBDH in vivo |
| Eugene Cha |
Jennifer Palenchar |
Chemistry |
Characterization of HBDH from two pathogens: trypanosomes and bacteria |
| Zoe Fish |
Deanna Zubris |
Chemistry |
Ring Expanded N-Heterocyclic Carbenes as Ligands for Earth Abundant Metals |
| Nicole Garcia |
Deanna Zubris |
Chemistry |
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| Ardith Held |
Barry Selinsky |
Chemistry |
Expression and Characterization of a Putative Cyclooxygenase from Cyanothece |
| Mia Hess |
Jared Paul |
Chemistry |
DNA-Binding and Characterization Studies of Anti-Cancer Ruthenium Compounds Containing Various Ligands Producing Photo-Induced Dissociation |
| Katherine Moffa |
Jared Paul |
Chemistry |
Synthesis and Study of a pH-Dependent Water Oxidation Catalyst |
| David Sokoloski |
Jared Paul |
Chemistry |
Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of a 4,7-dihydroxyl-2,9-dimethyl-1,10-Phenanthroline Ligand |
| Eliana Uriona |
Vanessa Boschi |
Chemistry |
Permaculture and Phytoremediation in Pennsylvania: Applying the theory of permaculture with heavy metal hyperaccumulators to reduce the absorption of heavy metals by surrounding plants intended for consumption |
| Ranay Yadav |
Peter Zaleski |
Economics (CLAS and VSB) |
Assessing the Economic Impact of NBA Team Relocation on Cities |
| Emma Stein |
Krista Malott |
Education |
Is the Privilege walk providing what it claims to? |
| Hannah Darensbourg |
Steven Goldsmith |
Geography/Environmental Science |
Analyzing the best substrate and native plants for green roofs in the greater Philadelphia area |
| Jack Deppman |
Steven Goldsmith |
Geography/Environmental Science |
Understanding the Impacts of Land-use Change and Increased Precipitation on Flooding Magnitude and Frequency in the Greater Philadelphia Area |
| David Gao |
Lisa Rodrigues |
Geography/Environmental Science |
How does an oil spill affect calcification and accumulation of heavy metals in the northern star coral, Astrangia poculata? |
| Julia Martiner |
Steven Goldsmith |
Geography/Environmental Science |
Trace Heavy Metal Mobility, Nutrient Density, and Carbon in Organic Urban Soils Treated With Kitchen Waste Compost |
| Madeline Scolio |
Kabindra Shakya |
Geography/Environmental Science |
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| Frank Simutis |
Amanda Knecht |
Mathematics and Statistics |
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| Felicity Evans |
Deeksha Seth |
Mechanical Engineering |
Robotic Fish Fins Modeled After the Bluegill Sunfish |
| Olivia Hall |
Deeksha Seth |
Mechanical Engineering |
Engineering Design Education & Professional Engineering Skills |
| Seth Lionetti |
Chengyu Li |
Mechanical Engineering |
Numerical Investigations on the Unsteady Flow Physics of Insect Flight |
| Samuel Thomas |
Calvin Li |
Mechanical Engineering |
Creating a 3D Ordered TPARG |
| Michael Davis |
Amber Stuver |
Physics |
LIGO Data Quality Investigations Supporting the Search for Gravitational Waves from Cosmic Strings |
| Boran Gorur |
Joey Neilsen |
Physics |
An X-ray Study of Previously Unknown Absorption in M87 |
| Kaixuan Ji |
Scott Dietrich |
Physics |
Structural Phase Superlattice via Electron Beam Lithography |
| Angela Strelevitz |
Scott Dietrich |
Physics |
Identifying impurities localized to hBN within graphene-based structures |
| James Terhune |
Amber Stuver |
Physics |
Measuring Effect on Data Quality for the Search for Burst Gravitational Waves by Calculating Detection Range |
| Michael Pacitti |
Rebecca Brand |
Psychology |
Investigating the role of facial information in infant-directed action. |
| Victoria Riccelli |
Janette Herbers |
Psychology |
Reflective Coping and Social Support Among Parents Experiencing Homelessness |
