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The Science Honors Program was initiated with a grant from the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust.
It is currently supported by the CWU Spheres of Distinction Initiative, the College of the Sciences, and the Office of the Provost.
| Student name |
Faculty mentor |
Project title |
| Heather Durkee |
Dion Rivera (Chemistry) |
Kinetic studies of the formation of zinc based quantum dot materials with green fluorescence |
| Ashley Dutton |
Linda Raubeson (Biology) |
Characterization of cycad chloroplast genomes with analyses of molecular evolution |
| Kevin Ewell |
Andy Piacsek (Physics) |
A numerical study of the effect of near shore bathymetry and coastal topography on tsunami wave height and inundation |
| Zach Lessig |
Jason Irwin (Biology) |
Factors affecting the supercooling ability of the Northern Scorpion, Paruroctanus boreus |
| Rusty Mann |
Anthony Diaz (Chemistry) |
CaWO4 thin film synthesis and deposition via H2WO4 and CaCl2 precipitation reaction |
| Annika Nieber |
Anne Johannsen (Chemistry) and Jim Johnson (Biology) |
Toxic effects of urban particulate matter of various size fractions on an in vitro model of Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| Travis Petersen |
Mike Jackson (Physics) |
Discovery and frequency measurement of far-infrared laser emissions from optically pumped 13CHD2OH |
| Sara Rosario |
Carin Thomas (Chemistry) |
The effects of Buckminster Fullerenes on mitochondrial function |
| Bret Rust |
David Gee (HHPN) |
Metabolic effects of catechin polyphenols and caffeine on weight loss |
| Sean Scott |
Wendy Bohrson (Geology) |
Processes controlling magma chamber evolution at Mt. Rainier, Washington |
| Student Name |
Faculty Mentor |
Project Title |
Department |
| Ryan Atkins |
Anthony Diaz |
Synthesis and characterization of SrY2O4Eu3+ |
Chemistry |
| Amanda Blackmore |
Levente Fabry-Asztalos |
Synthesis of novel cyclic boronated potential HIV-1 protease inhibitors |
Chemistry |
| Christopher Gaulke |
Steve Wagner |
Mechanisms of mortality of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibians |
Biology |
| Stacie Cearley |
Lisa Ely and Steve Hackenberger |
Analysis and geology setting of the Pratum Mammoth |
Geology and Anthropology |
| Michael Hase |
Dion Rivera |
In Situ ATR FT-IR spectroscopy coupled with multivariate least squares analysis for the study of polyelctrolytes and surfactant systems at the TiO2 / water interface |
Chemistry |
| Kathren Howarth |
Carey Gazis |
A study of soil water flux differences at three locations in Ellensburg, WA |
Geology |
| Corrie Murray |
Paul James |
Ontogenetic changes in feeding morphology and diet in the Chiselmouth minnow, Acrocheilus alutaceus |
Biology |
| Jesse L. Nye |
Levente Fabry-Asztalos |
Synthesis of 5,6-Dihydropyran-2-ones as potential inhibitors of HIV-1 protease |
Chemistry |
| Jessica D. Nye |
David Gee |
Validation of a bioelectrical impdeance analysis equation predicting body composition using conductor length instead of height |
HHPN/Nutrition |
| Terry Yenter |
Lori Sheeran and Megan Matheson |
Self-directed behaviors in Tibetan macaques (Macaca thibetana) as a function of tourist density, tourist proximity, and the presencs of allies |
Anthropology |
| Student Name |
Faculty Mentor |
Project Title |
Department |
| Badi Abdul-Wahid |
Levente Fabry-Asztalos |
The Rational design of novel Plasmodium falciparum Plasmepsin IV inhibitors, aided by a fuzzy neural network |
Chemistry |
| Tajinder Heer |
Levente Fabry-Asztalos |
Synthesis of novel norinic acid HIV-1 dual-mode protease inhibitors |
Chemistry |
| William Klein |
Eric Bullock |
Constructing, programming, and testing a scanning tunneling microscope for studying molecular self-assembly at surfaces. |
Chemistry |
| Michelle Lester |
Steve Wagner |
Conservation genetics and demography of chinese amphibians |
Biology |
| Skip McCoy |
Linda Raubeson |
Analysis of the Welwitschia chloroplast genome and its phylogenetic implications. |
Biology |
| James Mullen |
David Laman |
Triplet-Triplet annihilation in isolated conjugated polymer chains |
Physics |
| Michelle Tebbe |
Paul Hoskin |
Compositional variation in agate: a test of open versus closed-system formation |
Geology |
| Tabitha Trosper |
Lisa Ely |
Implications of regional climate change and volcanism on the geomorphic environment of La Alberca, Michoacan, Mexico. |
Geology |
| Jason Wallin |
Lori Sheeran and MaryLee Jensvold |
The differential use of American Sign Language during incidents of play, laughter, and humor by cross-fostered chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) |
Anthropology |
| Josie Wells |
Carin Thomas |
Is mitochondrial lipid peroxdiation initiated by atomospheric ultrafine particles? |
Chemistry |
| Kalyn Yeager |
Harry Papadopolous |
Seniors physical activity community evaluation (SPACE) project |
HHPN/Exercise Science |
| Student Name |
Faculty Mentor |
Project Title |
Department |
| Jonathan Betz |
Tom Cottrell |
The role of fire disturbance in weed invasion of forest plant communities. |
Biology |
| Heather Biles |
Levente Fabry-Asztalos |
The effects of force field and charge on molecular modeling: a volumetric study to find the perfect model for Cathepsin-D ligands. |
Chemistry |
| Liane Fernyhough |
Virginia Bennett / David Gee |
A comparative study of the dietary intake of Mexican women in Michoacan and Mexican-American women. |
Nutrition, CEPS |
| Katharine Gilliam |
Paul Hoskin |
Investigation of the origin of acid mine drainage and the fate of dissolved metals in surface waters,
Whatcom and Snohomish Counties, Washington. |
Geology |
| Lindsay Groce |
Anthony Diaz |
New phosphors for modern display applications. |
Chemistry |
| Lindy Mullen |
Steve Wagner |
Implications of torrent salamander respiration for conservation and the evolution of lunglessness. |
Biology |
| Nicholas Salim |
Levente Fabry-Asztalos |
New techniques for molecular modeling: using neural networks and Sybyl to predict biological activity. |
Chemistry |
| Anthony Smith |
Andrew Piacsek |
Wave propagation through a tensegrity structure. |
Physics |
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