{"id":20047,"date":"2026-05-07T14:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/news\/?p=20047"},"modified":"2026-05-07T15:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:59:10","slug":"student-showcase-week-research-achievement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/news\/blog\/student-showcase-week-research-achievement\/","title":{"rendered":"Inaugural Eckerd College Student Showcase Week highlights research and achievement across disciplines"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extraa-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”20052″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The Eckerd College Humanities Symposium was the final research event of Student Showcase Week. Students presented their work to an eager audience in the Triton Room on April 24. Photo by Penh Alicandro ’22<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”32″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”news_subhead” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]From marine invertebrates in the Gulf of Mexico to Brexit film analysis and climate fiction, the <\/span>19th Annual Research Symposium<\/span><\/a> at Eckerd College on April 22 showcased the full spectrum of undergraduate research.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”32″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The symposium featured 83 student poster presentations spanning eight disciplines, including animal behavior, environmental science, geology and humanities.<\/p>\n

It was the centerpiece of Student Showcase Week, a newly-imagined week of programs during Research Month designed \u201cto celebrate all forms of liberal arts education\u2014making student skills and interests visible and meaningful,\u201d says Kat Robinson, Ph.D., associate dean of faculty for student success.<\/p>\n

From April 20-24, students participated in the Research Symposium, Humanities Symposium, a Global Education<\/a> and Academic Internship Showcase, Career Center<\/a> workshops, and performances of the Shakespearean comedy \u201cTwelfth Night\u201d and the Eckerd College Orchestra. Student artwork was also on display in the Cobb Gallery to round out a full week of highlighting student achievements across disciplines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin_tablet=”32″ top_margin_phone=”32″ flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”20054″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”16″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Student Showcase Week provided dozens of sophomores, juniors and seniors the opportunity to present their work.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”32″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Prior to the Research Symposium, the Career Center held its inaugural Industry Luncheon. Leaders from Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc.<\/a>, Florida Institute of Oceanography<\/a>, Geosyntec<\/a>, Mote Marine Laboratory<\/a>, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital<\/a>, Pinellas County Government<\/a>, Pinellas County Schools<\/a>, Rollins College\u2019s Master of Public Health program<\/a>, St. Petersburg Economic Development Corporation<\/a> and Zoo Tampa<\/a> enjoyed lunch as they viewed a presentation that oriented them to the distinctive features of an Eckerd education and the qualities and skills our graduates bring to the workplace. Afterward, they attended the symposium to see the students in action.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”32″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”lg_text” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\u201cThe caliber of education our students receive at Eckerd is outstanding, and we wanted to make sure that industry knows it,\u201d says Dwayne Peterson, director of the College Career Center.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”32″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\u201cThis kind of exposure is great for students, helping them see that their academic work translates to careers and sets them up to network with and present their research to real industry leaders. That’s better than any interview!”<\/p>\n

For many students, the symposia marked a first experience presenting academic research.<\/p>\n

Mia Henrich, a senior in literature and environmental studies from Alpharetta, Georgia, explained that the Humanities Symposium was both exciting and nerve-wracking. \u201cThis was my first time presenting my research ever\u2014I was really nervous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mia, who worked on her project through a literature course with Professor of Literature Daniel Spoth, Ph.D.<\/a>, focused on authors such as William Faulkner and Toni Morrison. She says support from her professor played a critical role in her confidence leading up to the event.<\/p>\n

Despite initial nerves, Mia describes the Humanities Symposium as a moment that reinforced her academic passions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt reminded me of why I love what I do,\u201d she said. \u201cI loved hearing everybody\u2019s research.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy research was on authors from the 1900s, and others were working on things like climate fiction,\u201d Mia said. \u201cIt was all a great variety of stuff, but it was also really relevant and tied together well.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”20055″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” img_link_large=”yes” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”16″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Former Eckerd College Organization of Students President Emma Kelliher ’26 (left) presented her own work at the Humanities Symposium.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”32″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

19th Annual Research Symposium Winners<\/h3>\n

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Emma Bakhshi, Kade Jackson, No\u00e9 Morales, Holger Beck
\nBAD BLOOD IN THE PECKING ORDER: PHYLOGENETIC RELATEDNESS AND BODY SIZE CORRELATE WITH AGGRESSIVE INTERACTION STRUCTURE IN A HUMMINGBIRD ASSEMBLAGE<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Leo Dutkewych, Sarrah Bristol, Grace Albrect, Hailey Hill, Avery Nesbitt, Johnny Owens, Melia Paat, Tanner Parks, Lola Southard, Ella Tevelde, Zoe London, Dr. Elizabeth Forys, Dr. Timothy Bransford
\nNIGHTTIME TORTOISES: NOCTURNAL ACTIVITY OF GOPHER TORTOISES ON A BARRIER ISLAND COMPLEX<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place: Sophia Nocera, Dr. Tim Bransford
\nFEEDING PERIODS DRIVE INCREASED SOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN MANAGED RED WOLVES (CANIS RUFUS)<\/a><\/p>\n

CORALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Raie Hess, Aiden Moriya, Sierra Bloomer, Dr. Lauren Toth, Dr. Chelsea Korpanty
\nUSING CT IMAGERY TO EVALUATE THE RELATIONSHIP OF SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE WITH ANNUAL LINEAR EXTENSION OF THE CORAL ORBICELLA IN DRY TORTUGAS, FLORIDA<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Mary McReynolds, Morgan Rose, Preston McMahon, Kelly Logan, Eva Laxo
\nEFFECTS OF FOUR SUBSTRATE TYPES ON CORAL GROWTH RATES<\/a><\/p>\n

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Madelyn Krischer, Riley Daniel, Dr. Tyler Cribbs, Dr. Benjamin Chemel
\nFOX POND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION: USING NATIVE PLANTS TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Ariana Cory, Dr. Patrick Schwing, Matthew Garrett, Dr. Rebekka Larson, Dr. Gregg Brooks, Thea Rind, Ja\u2019Kiah Cooper, and Nilo Khoury
\nEVALUATION OF CHANGE IN BENTHIC HEALTH ON THE WEST FLORIDA SHELF<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place: Madison Thornton, Dr. Shannon Gowans, Dr. Amy NS Siuda
\nDIFFERENTIATION OF MICROPLASTIC PARTICLES FROM PHYTOPLANKTON CELLS USING FLOWCAM FLUORESCENT TRIGGER MODE<\/a><\/p>\n

GEOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Jackson Wheat, Patrick Schwing, Rebekka Larson, Gregg Brooks, Daniel A. Rivera, Milena Lynch, Thea Rind, Bryan O\u2019Malley
\nMINERALOGICAL AND ELEMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PRE-MINING GEOCHEMICAL CONDITIONS FROM VARIOUS GEOFORMS AND HABITAT TYPES IN THE CLARION-CLIPPERTON ZONE<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Helena Duarte
\nIDENTIFYING DOWNSLOPE TRANSPORT FROM SR\/CA AND MG\/CA RATIOS ON THE WEST FLORIDA SHELF USING X-RAY FLUORESCENCE<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place : Casper Graham, Dr. Chas Bolton, Dr. Laura Wetzel, and Dr. Kelly Debure
\nCYCLIC PORE FLUID PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS THROUGHOUT THE LABORATORY EARTHQUAKE CYCLE<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place: Nilo Khoury, Dr. Patrick Schwing, Matthew Garrett, Ariana Cory, Thea Rind, Matthew Price, Ja’kiah Cooper, Dr. Rebekka Larson, Dr. Gregg Brooks
\nCORRELATIONS BETWEEN BENTHIC FORAMINIFERA PRESENCE, SEDIMENTOLOGY, AND CTD DATA ACROSS THE WEST FLORIDA SHELF<\/a><\/p>\n

HUMANS AND OTHERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Zoe London, Dr. Jessica S. Leffers
\nTO SPLAT OR NOT TO SPLAT? INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF ANTHROPIC THINKING ON BEHAVIOR IN VARIOUS ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Nicole Vogler
\nMIND THE GAP: BREXIT CINEMA, THE LONG TAKE, AND BRITISH NATIONAL IDENTITY<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Sofia Salko, Kayla Fenton, Dr. DeAnna Bay-Markins
\nSOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES OF DORMING WITH A PET THROUGH PHOTO ELICITATION<\/a><\/p>\n

MARINE VERTEBRATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Lydia Hughes, Nancy Smith, William Szelistowski
\nMARINE ECTOPARASITE COMMUNITIES ON BATOID HOSTS<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Lily Boucher, Anna Erftenbeck, Claudia Knickrehm, Kiara Gantt, Kinga Jung, Josh Foye, Emma Sorace, Morgan Macrobbie, Rory Laffey, Taj Sorensen, Dr. Shannon Gowans, Dr. Amy NS Siuda
\nCONCENTRATIONS OF MICROPLASTICS IN SPHYRNA TIBURO GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS FROM TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place : Myles de Szendeffy, Boa Lee, Harper Chrabascz, Olivia Lord, Will Freeman, Dr. David Durieux
\nSEASONAL AND DIEL TRENDS OF COASTAL FISH DIVERSITY IN TAMPE BAY, FLORIDA<\/a><\/p>\n

MARINE INVERTEBRATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Megan Reed, Katie Lankowicz
\nBIOFOULING IMPACTS ON EASTERN OYSTER (CRASSOSTREA VIRGINICA) GROWTH AND OYSTER CONDITION INDEX<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Lilly Branton, Taylor Queen, Gillian Smith, Eliza Patty, Hannah Craft, Rebecca Meburg, Daniel Holstein, George Xue, Philip Gravinese
\nSTONE CRAB LARVAE REVERSE THEIR PHOTOTAXIS SWIMMING RESPONSE IN REDUCED SEAWATER PH<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place: Gillian Smith, Taylor Queen, Jason Spadaro, Philip Gravinese
\nASSESING THE IMPACT OF ELEVATED TEMPERATUES ON CARIBBEAN KING CRAB PHYSIOLOGY BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER KEY POPULATIONS<\/a><\/p>\n

MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Place: Akari Miura, Krishnakanth Kondabolu, Sydnee Dymock, Max Stern, Dadi Gao, Ricardo Simeon Harripaul, Anil Chekuri, Elisabetta Morini, Susan A. Slaugenhaupt
\nDEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL ORAL COMPOUND THAT RESTORES ELP1 SPLICING AND RESCUES GAIT ATAXIA AND RETINAL DEGENERATION IN A MOUSE MODEL OF FAMILIAL DYSAUTONOMIA<\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place: Finn Topham, Shohei Takaoka, Xiangbo Ruan
\nFUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF ZNF408 MUTANTS IN RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA<\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place: Emma Egan, Ieva Miceikaite, PhD, Michael Talkowski, PhD
\nSIZE SELECTION TO ENRICH FETAL FRACTION IN NON-INVASIVE DEEP EXOME FETAL SEQUENCING<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Symposium Alumni Judges<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Animal Behavior:<\/strong> Joy Vincent \u201918; Rayetta Henderson \u201900; Madeline Ketner \u201923; Kayla Fulkerson \u201922<\/li>\n
  • Corals:<\/strong> Jennifer Flannery \u201905; Thomas Moore \u201999; Isabela Rios \u201921<\/li>\n
  • Environmental Science:<\/strong> Kiana Sladicki \u201917; Olivia Spicer \u201922; Alexandra Barone \u201917; Chris Bauer \u201907; Michelle Durr \u201916<\/li>\n
  • Geology:<\/strong> Rosemary Burkhalter-Castro \u201919; Jacob Fillingham \u201919<\/li>\n
  • Humans and Others:<\/strong> Kenneth Tremblay \u201918; Lauren O’Dell \u201916; Mary Hilgeman \u201906<\/li>\n
  • Marine Invertebrates:<\/strong> Skye Dibner \u201920; Melissa Berrien Elliott \u201906; Dr. Jason Baer \u201917<\/li>\n
  • Marine Vertebrates:<\/strong> Brittany Evans \u201917; Cecilia Thompson \u201921; Cat Brown \u201988; Dominique Lazarre \u201906; Michelle Carpenter \u201915; Kelly Cusick \u201921; Celina Ceballos \u201921<\/li>\n
  • Molecular and Cell Biology:<\/strong> Bill Tench \u201971; Jane Petro \u201968; Chris Dukes \u201913; Guy Bradley \u201985; Barbara Del Castello \u201915; Diana Huestis \u201903<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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