The 2nd annual BioCORE Scholars Research Symposium was held at SPU on Friday, June 16 for a packed crowd of family and friends, faculty, staff, and administrators (including CAS-Sciences Dean Bruce Congdon and SPU President Dan Martin). Seven BioCORE Scholars presented research they conducted in collaboration with Biology department faculty during the week of June 12–16. The presenters included:
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Ketsia Kahambwe and Jennifer Tung. The effect of age on renal function in satin cavies. Research mentor: Dr. Cindy Bishop
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Laarni Aguila and Menna Johannes Hailemariam. What genes are involved in the RNAi pathway in tardigrades? Research mentor: Dr. Jenny Tenlen
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Antavea Green, Ngan Dang and Lucress Saint-Louis. Human walking behvaior at crosswalks. Research mentor: Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler
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The Scholars demonstrated a strong grasp of the research questions and results, which was particularly impressive given the short time-frame of the research experience. Congratulations to all of our scholars on a job well-done!
Posted: Saturday, June 17, 2017