Showcase of Undergraduate Research at the 2019 Science Symposium

May 1, 2019
Dean Stauffer stands next to James Normantas and Ryan Quiambao with Dr. Thomas Targett on stage

Undergraduates presented their research projects on April 30, 2019 at the 7th Annual Science Symposium in the Student Center Ballroom. Over 25 judges evaluated the 192 posters and 377 student presenters with top awards going to:

Best Poster

Presenters: Jonah Baumgartner, Ryan Quiambao and James Normantas

Title: Project PocketSight

Advisor: Dr. Don Estreich, Department of Engineering Science

Big Picture

Presenters: Ian Furniss and Kenneth Kleinsmith

Title: PLAD: Power Line Arc Detector

Advisor: Dr. Mohamed Salem, Department of Engineering Science

Bright Idea

Presenters: Jennifer Juarez-Yoc, Kayla Hontz, Alejandra Perez and Jessica Torres

Title: eDNA sampling of the California Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma californiense) in Vernal Pools of the Santa Rosa Plain

Advisor: Dr. Derek Girman, Department of Biology

SCI 120 Best Poster

Presenters: Sophia Demetriou, Carly Spencer and Ruby Wagner

Title: How do Different Riparian Factors Affect the Stream Temperature in Copeland Creek?

Advisor: Dr. Robin Glas, Department of Geology

WATERS

Presenters: Lindsey Wachsman and Laura Enzor

Title: Interactive effects of ocean acidification and elevated temperature differentially impact acid-base balance Antarctic fish

Advisor: Dr. Mackenzie Zippay, Department of Biology

Read more about the week of Research and Creativity on SSU News. Project abstracts are available in the Science Symposium Program. 

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