Erickson Conference, May 8, 20026, 4pm - 7:30pm in Otto Miller Hall, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Olivia Lenz.

Erickson Conference Program

Please click on each session below to view the full conference program. The full conference program is also available to download as a PDF. Descriptions of each project are available on the Conference Abstracts page.


Congratulations to this year's Top Oral Presentation, Top Poster Presentation and Student Choice Award honorees! Awardees can be viewed via this document or via this presentation (requires an SPU login to view).

Symposium Program

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Olivia Lenz, materials scientist.  For more information on her presentation, please see the Keynote Speaker page.


OMH 135: Biology, Health and Human Performance

Session A: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Garrett Egger. “How observational learning affects brain and target muscle stimulation in learning exercises”.  Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Biology.  Abstract 5.

Julianna Garces, Faith Hamilton and Brigitte Fenton. “Foot Anthropometrics and the influence of force production on different athletic domains”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 34.

Christian Bendo and Jasung Kim. “The Acute Effects of Intermittent Dynamic Stretching on Quadriceps Force Production”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 36.

Alexis Arredondo. “Exploring the Psychophysiological Aspects underlying Muscle Fatigue: A Mixed-Methods Study”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 39.

 

Session B: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Brit Dalberg,  Emma Jones and Gem Gatmaytan. “The Impact of Unilateral Motion on Sweep Rowers”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 35

Jameil Quilantang and Ebenezer Mesfin. “The relationship between sleep and balance in collegiate athletes and other active students”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 38.

Kingston Christie and Ainsley Phillips. “Working Out Your Self-Esteem: Strength Gains and Their Influence On Self-Esteem”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls, Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Jarrett Mentink, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 40.

 

OMH 138: Computer Science

Session A: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Fletcher Green, Nathaniel Stirret, Fabian Hernandez-Angel , Han Huynh, and Andy Gaspar-Gonzalez. “Roguelike Deckbuilder”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 24.

Anthony Mao,  Adam Loepker, Wendy Arenas Rosas, Gerry Summers,  Manxi Muhirwa, and Sabina Salimova. “Traymate”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 25.

Allie Miller, Kristen Lowe, Dawit Kelile, Shadman Shahzahan, Pedro Luiz and Teixeira Andrade Ferreira. “TripSplit”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 26.

 

Session B: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bria Tran, Jey Elongo, Abenezer Abraham, Yusuf Al-magusi, and Yahya Ouchchen.  “EVAIDE”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 27.

Ethan Erickson, Alex Chan, Steven Nguyen, Frans Agapa, and Thomas Robertson. “SEEKR”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 28.

Ryan Fecarotta,  Dylan Beppu, Dorothy Prosser, Nahome Yohannes,  Soludo Amaeze, and Joshua Fechete. “Prets Alle”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 29.

Otto Miller Lobby

Session A: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Biochemistry

Lidia Gebrewolde. “Size-Exclusion Chromatography of Five Recombinant Siderocalin Orthologs with High and Low Expression Yields”. Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Chemistry & Biochemistry.  Abstract 1.

Tien Phan. “Using Liquid Chromatography and Electrostatic Surface Modeling to Interpret Differences in Quaternary Structure Among Siderocalins”. Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Chemistry & Biochemistry.  Abstract 3.

Biology

Ayaka Pier.  “Effects of Multitasking on Breathing Rate”.  Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Biology.  Abstract 7.

Hannah Chang. “Investigation of SMRT Homologs and Potential Roles in Germ Cell Specification in Tardigrades”.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Biology.  Abstract 9.

Madison Rubino.  “Assessment of Hypothalamic Gliosis in Lean and Obese Mice”.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Biology.  Abstract 11.

Nixie Waldher.  “Chemogenetic control of mouse hippocampal astrocytes by AAV-Mediated hM3Dq Expression”.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Biology.  Abstract 13.

Health and Human Performance

Ava Fitzenrider. “Slouching Towards Inefficiency? The Cardiometabolic and Cognitive Costs of Poor Posture”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 37.

Psychology

Anna Y. Kozyrev, Karis S. Park, and Jordan J. Timmers.  “From Animals to Humans: Evaluating the Generality of Risk-Sensitive Foraging Theory”.  Advised by Dr. Baine B. Craft, Psychology.  Abstract 41.

Aaron Lee. “The Importance of University Traditions on University Engagement”.  Advised by Dr. Bethany Hoff, Psychology.  Abstract 43.

Roxy Photenhauer.  “Cell-phone use, Classroom Engagement, and Self Control”.  Advised by Dr. Bethany Hoff, Psychology.  Abstract 45.

Marissa Wendland and Elysia Whichard.  “The Influence of Housing, Diet, and Sex on Neuroinflammation in Adolescent Rats”.  Advised by Dr. Phillip Baker, Psychology.  Abstract 49.

Joyce Kim.  “White Guilt as Powerlessness or Motivation for Learning”.  Advised by Dr. Piljoo Kang, Psychology.  Abstract 51.

 

Otto Miller Lobby

Session B: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Biochemistry

Koya Chan.  “Comparing Orange Human Siderocalin to a Guinea Pig Homolog that Binds Pink or Blue Chromophores”.  Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Chemistry & Biochemistry.  Abstract 2.

Biology

Silas Demmert.  “Deer population estimate of Blakely Island in the San Juans”.  Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Biology. Abstract 8.

Brittney Hartshorn.  “Characterization of a co-regulator of gene expression in tardigrades”.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Biology.  Abstract 10.

Bella Lisenby.  “Assessment of dorsomedial hypothalamic astrocytes and metabolic behaviors”.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Biology.  Abstract 12.

Madelyn Cooke.  “Determining Fenofibrate’s efficacy as an antiviral therapeutic against murine gammaherpesvirus-68”.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 16.

Scarlett Amezcua.  “Analyzing the Efficacy of Hydroxyurea as an Antiviral Drug”.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 18.

Charlotte Halula.  “Determining the Anti-Viral Effects of Ribavirin Against MHV-68”.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 22.

Cove Vandervort. "Photosynthetic activity of mesophotic green algae in the Puget Sound". Advised by Dr. Tim Nelson, Biology. Abstract 52.

Mathematics

Ben Carr. "Stormont Vail Health – Critical Patient Experiences". Advised by Dr. Brian Gill, Mathematics. Abstract 54.

Psychology

Keighlee Bunker, Emily J. Perez, and Yuliana Rincon-Cruz.  “Scent of Danger: How Predator Cues Disrupt Deer Foraging Behavior”.  Advised by Dr. Baine B. Craft, Psychology.  Abstract 42.

Amanda Alben, Madyson Benthin, and Rebecca Howell.  “Comparison of brain regions by volume across mainland and island Blacktail deer populations”.  Advised by Dr. Phillip Baker, Psychology.  Abstract 48.

Angelina Uesonoda.  “The Role of Schooling in White Privilege Awareness”.  Advised by Dr. Piljoo Kang, Psychology.  Abstract 50.

OMH 109: Engineering

6:00 – 6:15 pm

Sera Ozkan, David Lee, Miyu Nakamori, Shewit Yonas, and Jeffery Kapioski.  “Charge4Ward's SolUmbra”.  Advised by Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dr. Daniel Keene, and Dr. Lin Liu, Engineering. Abstract 30.
6:15 – 6:30 pm

Mustafa Kadhem, Bella Nowicki, Isaac Fuchs, Berkeley O'rullian, and Anh Pham. “MECS”. Advised by Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dr. Daniel Keene, and Dr. Lin Liu, Engineering.  Abstract 31.
6:30 – 6:45 pm

Cam Banis, Luca Benoit, Drew Fleming, Eleni Gebrehiwot, and Thaddeus Ho. “AeroVolt Ventus: Small Scale Airborne Wind Energy Generation Unit”. Advised by Dr. Jihoon Lim, Engineering. Abstract 32.
6:45 – 7:00 pm

Francesco De Lorenzo, Jacob Ray, Mohammed Alrabey, Hannah Yagen, and Abdullah Ibraheem. “Project Wayfinder”. Advised by Dr. Jihoon Lim, Engineering. Abstract 33.

OMH 118: Biology and Psychology

6:00 – 6:15 pm

Jasmine Bowles. “Testing the Christian university belonging scale: Revising from target population feedback”.  Advised by Dr. Bethany Hoff, Psychology.  Abstract 44.
6:15 – 6:30 pm

Eileen Chen and Luciana Schaefer.  “Feeling Known: racial microaggressions,  religious coping, and belongingness certainty/ uncertainty in Asian Americans”.  Advised by Dr. Bethany Hoff, Psychology.  Abstract 46.
6:30 – 6:45 pm

Arlet Diaz Romero and Christina Valdez.  “Antiviral Activity of 6-Mercaptopurine against MHV-68”. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 20.
6:45 – 7:00 pm

Garrett Egger and Debrah Farrah Boswell. “Familiarity Correlates to Lower Energetic Cost of Locomotion”. Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Biology.  Abstract 6.
7:00 – 7:15 pm

Christina Valdez.  “Exploration of Potential Modulators of Stable KLRG1+IL7Ra+ Memory T-Cells”.  Advised by Dr. Alice Long and Dr. Justine Calise, Benaroya Research Institute.  Abstract 4.

OMH 119: Health and Human Performance

6:00 – 6:15 pm

Christian Bendo and Jasung Kim. “The Acute Effects of Intermittent Dynamic Stretching on Quadriceps Force Production”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 36.
6:15 – 6:30 pm

Julianna Garces, Faith Hamilton and Brigitte Fenton. “Foot Anthropometrics and the influence of force production on different athletic domains”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 34.
6:30 – 6:45 pm

Ava Fitzenrider. “Slouching Towards Inefficiency? The Cardiometabolic and Cognitive Costs of Poor Posture”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 37.
6:45 – 7:00 pm

Kingston Christie and Ainsley Phillips. “Working Out Your Self-Esteem: Strength Gains and Their Influence On Self-Esteem”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls, Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Jarrett Mentink, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 40.

OMH 126: Health and Human Performance and Psychology

6:00 – 6:15 pm

Evette Amurao and Gracelyn Pen. “Redemptive Gratitude as a Chronic Pain Intervention”. Advised by Dr. Paul Youngbin Kim, Psychology. Abstract 47.
6:15 – 6:30 pm

Alexis Arredondo. “Exploring the Psychophysiological Aspects underlying Muscle Fatigue: A Mixed-Methods Study”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 39.
6:30 – 6:45 pm

Jameil Quilantang and Ebenezer Mesfin. “The relationship between sleep and balance in collegiate athletes and other active students”. Advised by Dr. Katie Thralls and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 38.
6:45 – 7:00 pm

Brit Dalberg, Emma Jones and Gem Gatmaytan. “The Impact of Unilateral Motion on Sweep Rowers”. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Thralls, Health and Human Performance. Abstract 35.

OMH 128: Biology

6:00 – 6:15 pm

Sennah Hong and Lidia Gebrewolde. “Inhibition of MHV-68 Replication by 6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) via Disruption of Nucleotide Metabolism”. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 19.
6:15 – 6:30 pm

Robynne Dona. “Gemcitabine (dFdC) shows potential as an antiviral candidate against murine gammaherpesvirus-68 (MHV-68) in vitro”. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 14.
6:30 – 6:45 pm

Tina Le. “Repurposing of Vidarabine (Ara-A) as an Antiviral Therapy Against Gammaherpesviruses”. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 15.
6:45 – 7:00 pm

Rockwell Gillis and Nixie Waldher. “Hydroxyurea as an Antiviral Agent against MHV-68 in NIH3T3 Fibroblasts Cells”. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 21.
7:00 – 7:15 pm

Sennah Hong. “From Chemotherapy to Antiviral: Repurposing Pemetrexed (PEM) to Inhibit MHV-68 Lytic Replication in NIH3T3 Cells”. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 17.
7:15 – 7:30 pm

Robynne Dona and Tina Le. “Hydroxyurea shows potential as a gammaherpesvirus treatment against MHV-68”. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Biology.  Abstract 23.

OMH 245: Computer Science

6:00 – 6:15 pm

Fletcher Green, Nathaniel Stirret, Fabian Hernandez-Angel , Han Huynh, and Andy Gaspar-Gonzalez. “Roguelike Deckbuilder”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 24.
6:15 – 6:30 pm

Anthony Mao, Adam Loepker, Wendy Arenas Rosas, Gerry Summers, Manxi Muhirwa, and Sabina Salimova. “Traymate”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 25.
6:30 – 6:45 pm

Allie Miller, Kristen Lowe, Dawit Kelile, Shadman Shahzahan, and Pedro Luiz Teixeira Andrade Ferreira. “TripSplit”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 26.
6:45 – 7:00 pm

Bria Tran, Jey Elongo, Abenezer Abraham, Yusuf Al-magusi, and Yahya Ouchchen.  “EVAIDE”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 27.
7:00 – 7:15 pm

Ethan Erickson, Alex Chan, Steven Nguyen, Frans Agapa, and Thomas Robertson. “SEEKR”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 28.
7:15 – 7:30 pm

Ryan Fecarotta, Dylan Beppu, Dorothy Prosser, Nahome Yohannes, Soludo Amaeze, and Joshua Fechete. “Prets Alle”. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Computer Science. Abstract 29.

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