Student Scholars Symposium 2025 outstanding presenters
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The 14th annual Student Scholars Symposium was a tremendous success! Over 300 graduate and undergraduate students presented their research, scholarly work and performances during the symposium which expanded this year to two days, April 16-17. The first day was highlighted by presentations of creative works such as poetry, music and theatrical scenes. Poster sessions and presentations were featured on the second day along with the luncheon and keynote address, featuring Nicole Molumby, graduate program director for interdisciplinary studies and professor of flute at Boise State University, inspiring us to “Think Big!”
2025 Student Scholars Symposium Outstanding Presenters
Undergraduate Oral Presentations
Investigating the Potential Ability of the TLR4-NF-κB Axis to Reduce Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Expression in Intestinal Epithelial Cells
Gabriella Longoria, Biology
The “No Best World” Argument: A Strong Or Weak Objection to the Possibility of Perfect Goodness
Hudson Tucker, History, Politics and Philosophy
Little Women Dramaturgical Research Packet
Elanah Bruce, Theatre
Elucidating the Mechanism of Neprilysin-Regulated Triple Negative Breast Cancer Invasion
Kai Lam, Ellie Griner, Biology
The Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Using Synthetic Hormone Therapy Versus Holistic Approaches: An integrative review
Sarah Mullin, Olivia Matis, Olivia Fair, Emma Joy Dolan
Elucidating the Effects of HD5 on ACTC1 Expression in Crohn’s Disease
Carolyn Tran, Sohir Abdelnour, Joyce Lawson, Ellis Puscas, Biology
What are the global differences in air quality due to the Covid-19 pandemic?
Jude Spencer, Ian McGee, Brandon Solis-Martinez, Biology
Indole improves outcomes of Cronobacter sakazakii infection in C. elegans through ahr-1
Cayden Durrough, Biology
Xibalbay, Guatemala Water Distribution System Design
Nolen Ritzel, Lauren Baker, Robert Trey Owen, Jessamine Reckard, Joelle Noble, Sara Berry-Brown
Using Feynman’s Technique to Evaluate Non-elementary Integrals Used in Physics
Dominick Dingus, Christopher Wengert, Madouna Barsoum, Physics
Long term financial analysis for Opry Mills Hotel and Resort
Eli Lockert, Civil Engineering
6PPD-Quinone in Middle Tennessee Waters: Assessing Ecological Impact
Andrew Davis Todd, Raphael Marquise Chandler, Kerolos Gerges Basalos, Denise Lori Loewinger, Pharmaceutical Science
The Loss of Meg3 Causes Abnormal Alveolar Epithelial Progenitor Cell Differentiation
Arlo Colvard, Gianluca DiGiovanni, Isabella Gaona, Sergey S. Gutor, Ujjal Singha, Taylor P. Sherrill, David S. Nichols, Yunli Zhou, Jonathan A. Kropski
Exploring the Effects of Indoor Plants on Executive Function
Jose Romero, Psychology
Prosperity Gospel Orientation Interacts with Life Stress to Impact Religious Doubt and Psychological Well-being
Ellie Stork, Grace Henry, Haley Rose Wills, Joanna Jernigan, Peyton Smith, Josephine Magar, Rachel Russell, Psychology
Effect of Sugar Alternatives in Dairy Free Coconut Milk Based Ice Cream on Sensory Characteristics and Acceptability
Maggie Hegg, Remi Petty, Jay Edwards, Nutrition
3D Modeling of Brain Removal with Cranial Nerve Preservation
Lauren Blank, Sophi Cox, Jill Kirby, Mike Meredith, Charles Long, Biology
Evaluating the Impact of Precast vs. Cast-in-Place Concrete: A Life Cycle Assessment of a Parking Garage in Nashville
Robert Owen, Civil Engineering
AI Photography-Based Gradation Feasibility Study for Streams and Rivers in Davidson County, TN
Nolen Ritzel, Lauren Baker, and Jordan Wilson, Civil Engineering
A Teacher, Medical Advisor, and a Comedian Walk into a Bar: Table for one, Everything AI can do
Lorelai M. Kline, Communication
Unveiling Hidden Hazards: A Complementary Approach to Affordable Nondestructive Heavy Metal Detection
Mario Faragalla, Gulsin Barwari, Mackenzie Brinkoeter, Eimy Lozano-Fuentes, Isabelle Riera, Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Metabolic Effects of Carbon-Plated Shoes on D1 Runners
Bingham Hudson, Cole Kimmel, James Schmidt, Adam Macleod, Kinesiology
Syllabus Tone and Student Self-Efficacy
Natalia Calderon-Hernandez, Alan Avila, Psychology
Investigating the Effects of Body Composition Assessment on Dietary Intake in Division I Football Players
Cameron Nill, Nicole DiCicco, Nutrition
Driving Social Revolutions in 20th Century Latin America
Oliver Orellana, History, Politics and Philosophy
English Loanwords and their Sociolinguistic Impact on the Japanese Language
Zoe Macgill, English and Modern Languages
Painting the Past: Trauma and Identity in The Best We Could Do
Ellie Heslon, English and Modern Languages
Rethinking Music Theory Pedagogy
Kathryn Williamsen, Music
Investigating the use of indole compounds as potential therapeutics for the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis
Arlo Colvard, Biology
Congratulations to the 11 freshmen who presented in the FOCUS session and the 46 students who presented creative works such as poetry, music and theatrical scenes.
Graduate
“You are the Potter I Am the Clay” … Tracing Egyptian Creation, Cult, and Ritual Power motifs in the Pentateuch.
Christopher Jenkins, Archaeology
In Vitro and In Vivo Preclinical Development of the Cyclopeptide Ent-Verticilide for the Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Kevin Wu, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Confidence Regarding Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
Lina Itenberg, Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacokinetic-guided optimization of high dose oral montelukast in children with acute asthma exacerbations
Dana Dishman, Pharmaceutical Science
Examining the Influence of Mapped Bloom’s Taxonomy Items on the Student Pharmacist Experience
Annaston Young, Pharmaceutical Science
