Research & Creativity Showcase - All Projects

Regulation of endoplasmic reticulum stress induced apoptosis by eIF2α phosphatases

Faiza Abdullah, University of the Pacific
Makayla Beckett, University of the Pacific
Miranda Chan, University of the Pacific
Emilio Davila, University of the Pacific
Kashi Keshari, University of the Pacific
Whitney Khajira, University of the Pacific
Noah Lum, University of the Pacific
Elize Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Douglas C. Weiser, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Benefits and Barriers to Physical Activity in Individuals with Chronic Conditions: A Qualitative Exploration Following a Structured Exercise Intervention

Gabe Agno, University of the Pacific
Victor Carranza, University of the Pacific
Naomi Carania, University of the Pacific
Lolita Blaz, University of the Pacific
Alexis King, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Exploring the Physiological Differences between the Sharpnose and Bonnethead Sharks through Proteomics.

Stephanie Akhigbe Egberuare, University of the Pacific
Noemi Alaksza, University of the Pacific
Jane Khudyakov, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Birds of a feather?: Comparative Analysis of Evolutionary Convergence in Avian Brain Morphology of Raptors

Majed B. Al-Obaidan, University of the Pacific
Christopher Torres, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Numerically Analyzing Phase Transition of the Strong Nuclear Force

Rahaf Alwatari, University of the Pacific
Kieran Holland, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A Cardboard Microwave Horn for Galactic Radio Astronomy

Rahaf Alwatari, University of the Pacific
David Valencia, University of the Pacific
James Hetrick, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Cheesy Problems, Yeasty Solutions

Anna An, University of the Pacific
Mathew MQ Nguyen, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stabilization of Triplex DNA by Flavone Derivatives with Pyridine-containing Side Chains

Zeeshan Anwar, University of the Pacific
Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Effects of Sitting Versus Standing on Attention and Focus in College Students: A Tetris-Based Performance Study

Payton Avila, University of the Pacific
Husna Naim, University of the Pacific
Sharon A. West-Sell, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Multi-Body Resonances in Extrasolar Systems

Andrew Baker-Sanchez, University of the Pacific
Daniel Jontof-Hutter, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Analysis of Geothermal Brine Chemistry for Global Lithium Resource Evaluation

Aya Balmane, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition for Battery Material Synthesis

Jacob Brotherton, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Synthesis of Flavone-DNA Conjugates Using Click Chemistry

Brendan Bushaw, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Evaluating Sustainable Diets for Cricket Farming Through Biomass and Proteomic Analysis

Aidan Chan, University of the Pacific
Mason Lee, University of the Pacific
Annahi Gutierrez, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stressed and Hungry: How Does Oxidative Stress Alter Nutrient Choices and Investment Decisions?

Leah Chapman, University of the Pacific
Zoya Khan, University of the Pacific
Zachary Stahlschmidt, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

DNA Synthesis, Purification, and Quantification

Angie Chen, University of the Pacific
Olivia Chow, University of the Pacific
Zoe Huang, University of the Pacific
Brendan Bushaw, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Geochemical Analysis and Data-Driven Modeling of Lithium-Rich Oil and Gas Produced Waters in the United States

Hsin Jou (Vanessa) Chen, University of the Pacific
Mary Kay Camarillo, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Developing a system to study stem cell biology during whole body regeneration in sea star larva

Vinisha Cherukuri, University of the Pacific
Sophie Solomon, University of the Pacific
Nikita Chen, University of the Pacific
Nalina Kas, University of the Pacific
Tara Fresques, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Restoration planting strategies for climate-threatened endangered vernal pool endemic, Burke’s goldfields

Kenneth Choi, University of the Pacific
Grace Wu, University of the Pacific
Sarah Newman, University of Colorado Boulder
Audrey Solis, University of Colorado Boulder
Nancy Emery, University of Colorado Boulder
Ezra Kottler, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

How Does Parental Exposure to Plastics Affect Offspring?

Richard Choi, University of the Pacific
Leah Chapman, University of the Pacific
Jacob Lee, University of the Pacific
Zachary Stahlschmidt, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Plasticity of close-range courtship interactions in túngara frogs

Olivia Chung, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

From Nature to Drug Discovery: Carlson Lab Natural Product Library

Francesca M. Dean, University of the Pacific
Aleena Khan, University of the Pacific
Abby Young, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Effect of Incubation Time on Variovorax paradoxus MF295 Natural Competence

Arav Desai, University of the Pacific
Ellamae Fortin, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

From Survival to Reproduction– Developmental Plasticity to Microplastics in a Field Cricket

Fiona Dixon, University of the Pacific
Eliyah Matthews, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

VMA Printing

Isabella Edwards, University of the Pacific
Aruelle Fernandez, University of the Pacific
Alfredo Rodriguez, University of the Pacific
Manny Vega, University of the Pacific
Victor Lopez-Rivas, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Machine learning-assisted identification of Hoverfly plant-pollinator interactions using crowdsourced iNaturalist image observations

Celeste Elias, University of the Pacific
Richard Mallon, University of the Pacific
Elyse Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Prableen Sra, University of the Pacific
Vaughn Shirey, University of Florida
Ezra Kottler, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Synthesis of Nitrogen Mustard-Modified HDAC Inhibitors for Enhanced Cancer Treatment

Fariel Enyong, University of the Pacific
Rabeya Bosri, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Media and Mexicanization

Denice Espino, University of the Pacific
Dana Chalupa-Young Dr., University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mob Mentality: How the Media Shapes Societal Perspectives of the Mafia

Kaitlyn R. Ferreira, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Influence of social stimulation intensity on male túngara frog calling

Kristy Fong, University of the Pacific
Marcos Gridi-Papp, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thirsty Sugars – Where does the Water go in their Structures?

Andreas H. Franz, University of the Pacific
Reeva Randeri, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

What Does It Take for First-Generation Students to Survive and Succeed in Higher Education?

Keith Fultcher, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Teaching Ethics or Testing It? A Systematic Review of the Methodology Behind Ethical Decision-Making Research

Erick Garcia, University of the Pacific
Andrew Le, University of the Pacific
Adam Koc, University of the Pacific
Carolynn Kohn, University of the Pacific
Mariel Montes, University of the Pacific
Skylar Elkington, University of the Pacific
Elizabetta Migliaccio, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mass Spectrometry Studies of Anti-Biofilm Peptides

Omid Ghanbarzadeh, University of the Pacific
Khadija Shahid, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
Md. Mominur Rahman, University of the Pacific
Angelita Quilantang, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Effect of Plasmid Concentration on Natural Competence in Variovorax paradoxus MF295

Jessica Camacho Gonzalez, University of the Pacific
Makaylan Tseng, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

TerraSmart Gardening System

Nico Aragon Guevara, University of the Pacific
Ashley L. Brown, University of the Pacific
Catalina Franco Gomez, University of the Pacific
Joshua Fontanilla, University of the Pacific
Shakeel Ahmad, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Forward Edge of Every Backward Movement: The Desegregation of Stockton Unified School District

Amy Hagler, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Proteomic Analysis of Wolf Spider Egg Sacs Reveals Novel Silk-Associated Proteins

Taemin Han, University of the Pacific
Ethan Hoang, University of the Pacific
Wonjun Yang, University of the Pacific
Madison Phan, University of the Pacific
Craig Vierra, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Rotational and mirror symmetry in the Black Widow Hourglass: A Geometrics and Numerical analysis

Taemin Han, University of the Pacific
Madison Phan, University of the Pacific
Samantha Thai, University of the Pacific
Andrew Yoshioka-Wong, University of the Pacific
Craig Vierra, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Geometric and Numerical Analysis of the Black Widow Hourglass Reveals Symmetry in Biological Pattern Formation

Ethan Hoang, University of the Pacific
Hyemin Jang, University of the Pacific
Aidan Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Daniel Kim, University of the Pacific
San Hwang, University of the Pacific
Wonjun Yang, University of the Pacific
Craig Vierra, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Lipedema: A Pharmacological Approach to Enhance Metabolic Flexibility

Md Arafat Hossain, University of the Pacific
Ankita Poojari, University of the Pacific
Atefeh Rabiee, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Targeting Ribonucleotide Reductase to Overcome Olaparib Resistance in TNBC

Tamanna Islam, University of the Pacific
Md Delowar Hossain, University of the Pacific
Jesika S. Faridi, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Spatial and Chemical Characterization of Global Lithium Brine Resources

Abeera Junaid, University of the Pacific
Mary Kay Camarillo, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Effect of Extended Incubation Time on Natural Competence in Variovorax paradoxus MF295

Alicia Kang, University of the Pacific
Julianne Kang, University of the Pacific
Kyle Lam, University of the Pacific
Chase Liu, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Gene Expression Changes During Fasting Vary Across Blubber Depth in Elephant Seals

Deborah Kim, University of the Pacific
Silbee Bae, University of the Pacific
Jane Khudyakov, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Variation in Intrinsic Calling Strategy With Morphology in the Túngara Frog

Gyurin Kim, University of the Pacific
Marcos Gridi-Papp, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Expression and Purification of Wild Type and Mutant bZIP Transcription Factors to Analyze DNA Binding Specificity

Rachael Ko, University of the Pacific
LeAnna Chorn, University of the Pacific
LeBon Ho, University of the Pacific
Jayden Hiroshige, University of the Pacific
Maggie Klemer De Lasse, University of the Pacific
Jerry Tsai, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Analyzing NFL Head Coaching Tenure Based on Race

Adam Koc, University of the Pacific
Rammy Salem, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Analysis of the Potential Post-Translational Regulation of Zebrafish Homologs of GADD34 and CReP via Ubiquitin-Mediated Turnover

Meagan Ky, University of the Pacific
Raymond A. Wang, University of the Pacific
Sydney Ward, University of the Pacific
Parsa Pirgheibi, University of the Pacific
Prayaag Parikh, University of the Pacific
Lisa Wrischnik, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A new species of Homophylax from the Sierra Nevada mountains

Justin Lai, University of the Pacific
Ryan Hill, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

High-Throughput FRET Melting Analysis of Flavone Derivatives Binding to Telomeric G-Quadruplex DNA

Kylie Lai, University of the Pacific
Kaden Chan, University of the Pacific
Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Tiffanie Jiang, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Derivatizing Chiral 1,2-Diaminocyclohexane-Based HDAC Inhibitors for Pt Coordination

Samar Lal, San Joaquin Delta College
Juhyeong Pang, University of the Pacific
Allen Bryan, University of the Pacific
Justin Li, University of the Pacific
Brenda Sanchez, University of the Pacific
Le Quang Phuc Do, University of the Pacific
Qinliang Zhao, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Early-Semester Peer Wellness Coaching Enhances Self-Regulated Physical Activity Behavior and Step-Based Adherence Among College Students

Brandon Lam, University of the Pacific
Jordan Mabutas, University of the pacific
Julian Yuen, University of the Pacific
Sylvia Valverde, University of the Pacific
Blair McGraw, University of the Pacific
Alexis King, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sip & Scan: Branding Alive in AR

Zoya Laskowski, University of the Pacific
Nico Aragon Guevara, University of the Pacific
Barri Barrientos, University of the Pacific
Logan Blutreich, University of the Pacific
Ashley Brown, University of the Pacific
Maliya Caraang, University of the Pacific
Aruelle Fernandez, University of the Pacific
Riley Fox, University of the Pacific
Nisreen Hitti, University of the Pacific
Nevaeh Padilla, University of the Pacific
Aramani Ryans, University of the Pacific
Sylvia Thornton, University of the Pacific
Lexie Wengenroth, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Design for the Big Game

Zoya Laskowski, University of the Pacific
Nico Aragon Guevara, University of the Pacific
Barri Barrientos, University of the Pacific
Isabella Edwards, University of the Pacific
Mohammed Mahmoud Yassin Mohammed, University of the Pacific
Nevaeh Padilla, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Talk Whale to Me: Classifying the Low Frequency Social Calls of Feeding Humpbacks

Kacey Le, University of the Pacific
Sophia Ho, University of the Pacific
Evelyn Pritzkau, University of the Pacific
Ourania Torres, University of the Pacific
Alison Ky, University of the Pacific
Stacie Hooper, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Extra virgin olive oil and exercise training synergistically protect against high-fat diet induced metabolic dysfunction in rats

Joon Lee, University of the Pacific
Celine Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Tianou Zhang, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Bioassay Guided Fractionation of Aquatic Fungal Extracts in Pursuit of Gram-Positive Antimicrobial Activity

Pearl Lee, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Effects of the Unfolded Protein Response and ER Stress on Neuronal Development in Zebrafish

Terrence Lee, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tigers for the Planet: Eat Smart, Waste Less

Anita Li, University of the Pacific
Francisca Chepkoech Bett, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Comparative Analysis of Questionnaire and Behavioral Indicators of Delayed Discounting

Anastasia Lobanova, University of the Pacific
Matthew P. Normand, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Synthesis of Novel Flavone-Based Ligands with Pyridine Side Chains for DNA Triplex Stabilization

Benjamin Lung, University of the Pacific
Benjamin Ruvalcaba, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Surface Associated Bacteria from Three Florida Algae Inhibit Human Pathogens

Daniella Maramonte, University of the Pacific
Chloe Seo, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson Dr., University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Behavioral Responses of Engystomops pustulosus to Rainfall After Drought.

Andrew Martinez, University of the Pacific
Dr. Marcos Gridi-Papp, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Abuse of the Border: How the Texas Rangers used Fear and Manipulation to Terrorize and Massacre Mexican Americans of Texas from 1910–1920

Deanna R. McInnis, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Bridging Physiology and Population Dynamics in Cassin’s Auklets Through Biomarker Analysis

Gagik Mkrtchian, University of the Pacific
Lauren Hahn, University of the Pacific
Jane Khudyakov, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Using genetics to determine the gametic sex of northern house wrens to study sex-specific song

Alysa Mo, University of the Pacific
Hannah Lee, University of the Pacific
Vinh Dao, University of the Pacific
Ayah Mohamed, University of the Pacific
Karan J. Odom, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Development of the Flamingo Beak

Willow Montague, University of the Pacific
Chris Torres, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Scholars Transforming Through Research

Sarah A. Morgan, University of the Pacific
Bellynda Trinh, University of the Pacific
Valeria J. Rosseau Nunez
Kaitlyn R. Ferreira, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Effect of Nutrient Availability on Natural Competence in Variovorax paradoxus MF295

Olivia Navarro, University of the Pacific
Aleecia Silva, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A Rhetorical Critique of Modern Family: The Limits of Sitcom Progressivism

Madeline E. Neely, University of the Pacific
Indira Neill-Hoch, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Quantifying a Suite of Hormones in Songbird Plasma using Mass Spectrometry

Amanda Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Marissa Mandell, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific
Karan J. Odom, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Parameterization of Asymmetric Lineshapes in Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Ela K. Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Anthony D. Dutoi, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Actinomycete library preparation and large scale cultivation

Jenny Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Ashton Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Jasmine Lok, University of the Pacific
Dylan Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Diya Modi, University of the Pacific
Alauki Parikh, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monitoring nesting activity of northern house wrens across three locations in San Joaquin county

Karan J. Odom, University of the Pacific
Vidushi Agarwal, University of the Pacific
Aarush Arora, University of the Pacific
Alondra Ayala, University of the Pacific
Daniel Chen, University of the Pacific
Annika Gumm, University of the Pacific
Kayla Hong, University of the Pacific
Chinenye Ihekwoeme, University of the Pacific
Alexa Lopez, University of the Pacific
Divit Shah, University of the Pacific
Karan J. Odom, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Screening Natural Product Extracts for Bacterial Biofilm Inhibition Activity

Raina Oh, University of the Pacific
Hoan Jonathan Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Vi Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Dia Foster, University of the Pacific
Zak Raymond, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A comparison of insect emergence trap designs in Sagehen Creek Basin

Katlyn Ong, University of the Pacific
Ryan I. Hill, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Exercise as Medicine for Cancer Survivors: Improvements in Mobility, Endurance, and Fatigue After 12 Weeks

Andrew Oster, University of the Pacific
Matthew Liu, University of the Pacific
Gianna Gagliano, University of the Pacific
Mia Sporleder, University of the Pacific
Mackenzie Deems, University of the Pacific
Annika Shermak, University of the Pacific
Paul Vosti, St. Joseph's Medical Center
Alexis King, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thergo

Nevaeh Padilla, University of the Pacific
Carissa Tran, University of the Pacific
Jose Aguiniga, University of the Pacific
Jannelle Maglay, University of the Pacific
Stephany Reyes Mares, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Comparative Neuroanatomy of Birds of Prey Using CT-Based Brain Reconstruction

Shukan Parikh, University of the Pacific
Arjun Garg, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

UTILIZING AVIAN TRABECULAR GEOMETRY TO OPTIMIZE OSTEOINTEGRATION AND MECHANICAL STABILITY OF HUMAN BONE GRAFTS

Ansh Patel, University of the Pacific
Chris Torres, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Understanding the Antibiotic Activity Contained in the Carlson Lab Natural Products Library

Sofia Avelina T. Pelera, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Fragmentation Pathways of Photoionized Lactic Acid

Emmi Phan, University of the Pacific
Kelvin Lam, University of the Pacific
Luka Dockx, University of the Pacific
Balint Sztaray, University of the Pacific
Anthony D. Dutoi, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Exploring the Impact of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on Driving Performance Using A Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Model

Lixuan Qian, University of the Pacific
Zhu Zhou, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Synthesis and Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Model Thioredoxin Mimetic Peptides

Angelita Quilantang, University of the Pacific
Uyen Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Diabetes Progression Disrupts Endothelial Function Through Loss of Piezo1‑Dependent Vasorelaxation

Mohammad Moshiur Rahman, University of the Pacific
Rifat Ara Islam, University of the Pacific
Rahatullah Razan, University of the Pacific
Khadizatul Kobra, University of the Pacific
Ming-Fo Hsu, University of California, Davis
Peter J. Havel, University of California, Davis
Mitra Esfandiarei, Midwestern University
Roshanak Rahimian, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Pektus

Maribel Ramirez, University of the Pacific
Aisha Khan, University of the Pacific
Sylvia Thornton, University of the Pacific
Aleksei Macatuno, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Utilizing Mass Spectrometry for Teaching and for the Analysis of Carbohydrates

Norton Rodriguez, University of the Pacific
Andreas H. Franz, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Age-Dependent Regulation of Kv7.4/7.5 Channels and Aortic Contractility in young and adult Male Rats

Valeria J. Rosseau Nunez, University of the Pacific
Khadizatul Kobra, University of the Pacific
Mohammad Moshiur Rahman, University of the Pacific
Roshanak Rahimian, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Design, Synthesis, and Analysis of Substituted Flavones: Exploring Substitution Position Modifications Inspired by Quercetin Derivatives

Benjamin Ruvalcaba, University of the Pacific
Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Tiffanie Jiang, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Beyond Visibility: Pathways, Perceptions, and Experiences in Underrepresented Careers

Rahma M. Saleh, University of the Pacific
Josselyn Corrales Lopez, University of the Pacific
Zainab Raza, University of the Pacific
Jennifer Medel, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Adjustment of Túngara Frog Calling Behavior to Playback Call Rate

Ryker Saltonstall, University of the Pacific
Marco Gridi-Papp, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Identifying Mosquito Vectors of Dog Heartworm in the Sacramento-Yolo Region

Adolfo Serrato Jr, University of the Pacific
Raya Sabzevari, University of the Pacific
Gissel Vigil, University of the Pacific
Tara Thiemann, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Toward Accelerated Molecular Dynamics for Photofragmentation of Ions

Pari Shah, University of the Pacific
Luka Dockx, University of the Paciifc
Anthony D. Dutoi, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wood Delights 2026 - Therapy and Hobby

Said Shakerin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Making a Splash: The Role of Percussive Sounds in Bubble-net Feeding

Mugi Shembekar, University of the Pacific
Benjamin Steinhoff, University of the Pacific
Parsa Bavandpouri, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Translational Regulation of Zebrafish GADD34 and CReP during the Unfolded Protein Response

Mia Sher, University of the Pacific
Shirley Tan, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Synthesis of Cysteine-containing Oligopeptides

Jose Solis, University of the Pacific
Graham Inman, University of the Pacific
Avon Cheng, University of the Pacific
Ethan Ngo, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Beyond longevity: How do dietary restrictions affect lifetime reproduction?

Kailey Soltero, University of the Pacific
Jerry Su, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Endocrine mechanism regulating female song in a natural singing temperate songbird

Rohith Srinivasan, University of the Pacific
Karan Odom, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Correlational Analysis between Hemoglobin, Hematocrit and Physical Performance in College Students

Fraz Tahir, University of the Pacific
Rhea Misra, University of the Pacific
Giselle Murillo, University of the Pacific
Tianou Zhang, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Synthesis, Purification, and Characterization of Precursors for Pt-HDACi Adducts as Bifunctional Anticancer Agents

Nolan Tan, University of the Pacific
Audrey Huang, University of the Pacific
Elinor Lee, University of the Pacific
Rabeya Bosri, University of the Pacific
Angela Trinh, University of the Pacific
Qinliang Zhao, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Characterization of a Putative Peroxidase: Its Implication on the Mechanics of Black Widow Spider Silk

Samantha Thai, University of the Pacific
Jewel Jung, University of the Pacific
SeungHyun Kim, University of the Pacific
Evan Meng, University of the Pacific
Donggeon Lee, University of the Pacific
Emily Kim, University of the Pacific
Chloe Kang, University of the Pacific
Thuy Tran, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Acoustic Patterns and Foraging Efficiency: Identifying Success-Linked Vocalizations in Humpback Whale Bubble Net Feeding

Isabella Torres-Contreras, University of the Pacific
Mihir Gill, University of the Pacific
Michelle Li, University of the Pacific
Stacie Hooper, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Inhibitory Activities of Surface-Associated Bacteria from California and Florida Algae

Daniel Tran, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Telomerase expression and its implication on age related diseases in the sea star Patiria miniata

Bellynda Trinh, University of the Pacific
Rosalie Phan, University of the Pacific
Krishna Shah, University of the Pacific
Nathan Ho, University of the Pacific
Tara Fresques, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Curse of the Liquor Sale: An Examination of the Prohibition Movement in San Joaquin County from 1905-1933

Elisa Villalpando, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Swiss Alphorn Traditions: Informing Modern Horn Playing and Pedagogy

Lillian E. Walter, University of the Pacific
Ciera H. Alkhoury, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Living in Fear: How Does Predation Affect Feeding and Investment Decisions

Julianne Wang, University of the Pacific
Mario Sanchez, University of the Pacific
Zachary Stahlschmidt, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A model correlating peptide helicity and deprotonated D/L-cysteine residue in the gas-phase

Shiyuan Wang, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Actinomyces Genomic DNA Extraction for Biosynthetic Gene Clusters and Associated Secondary Metabolites

Chelsea Won, University of the Pacific
Erin Choi, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson PhD, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin PhD, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Face Algebras of Ribbon Graphs

Kevin Yang, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Morphometric and Taxonomic Analysis of Cetopsorhamdia

Issac Zachariah, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Classism and Body Image: Examining Associations Between Social Class Discrimination from Teachers and Classmates and Body Image Concerns Among Adolescents in California

Rahma M. Saleh, University of the Pacific
Karla Vierya Razo, University of the Pacific
Vani Kakar, University of the Pacific
Sean M. Hennigan, Menlo College; Skyline College
Zena R. Mello, San Francisco State University

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center, Room 211B

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Project Core 3D Vocabulary Symbols Adapted for Audio Output

Dania Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Margaret Vento-Wilson, CSU Long Beach

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center, Room 211B

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Changing Faces and Bodies: Cross-Cultural Preferences for Cosmetic Procedures among Adolescent Girls in Australia, China, India, and Iran

Karla M. Vieyra Razo, University of the Pacific
Rahma Saleh, University of the Pacific
Vani Kakar, University of the Pacific
Jasmine Fardouly, University of Sydney
Ronald M. Rapee, Macquarie University
Mingchung Guo, Fujian Normal Unversity
Soroor Arman, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Elham Niazi, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center, Room 211B

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

The Weaponization of Palestinian History from 1967-2006

Emma Tisdell, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center, Room 211B

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

The Effects of Political Reform on the Redefinition of Early and High Tang Dynasty Social Structure

Sheri Lin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center, Room 211A

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Altered mitochondrial function is a hallmark of lipedema adipocytes

Ankita Poojari, University of the Pacific
Dr. Kapil Dev, University of the Pacific
Md Arafat Hossain, University of the Pacific
Dr. Atefeh Rabiee, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center, Room 211B

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM