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Research
Research Opportunities
First-Year Honors Mentor Program
The First-Year Honors Mentor Program pairs a student in the First-Year Honors Program with an experienced researcher in the spring semester.
Read more about the First-Year Mentor Program.
Honors Capstone Projects
A requirement to graduate with the Honors designation, the Honors Project gives you a chance to
showcase not only what you've learned, but also how you've applied what you've learned.
Read more about Honors Projects.
Research in the Capitol
Research in the Capitol is an annual event featuring undergraduate research at Iowa's Regent Universities. This year's Research in the Capitol will be held on Wednesday, April 4th.
ISU students, along with undergraduates from the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa, display posters and describe their research to legislators, reporters and top university administrators. Dignitaries including David Miles, President of the Iowa Board of Regents, comment on the importance of research to the undergraduate experience, with students serving as ambassadors to convey the depth and variety of research being done at Iowa State.
Research presented at this event has ranged from psychology, chemistry and agriculture to aerospace engineering and political science (see the list of presenters below).
Twenty research projects will be selected to represent Iowa State. Submissions are evaluated by topic relevance to legislative interests and geographic representation.
Although RIC is coordinated by the University Honors Program, all undergraduate students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Applications may be submitted by individuals or small groups.
If you are interested in presenting your research at Research in the Capitol, please complete the online RIC Abstract Submission form by Wednesday, February 8th.
ISU students or their mentors may contact Dana Schumacher, dschumac@iastate.edu, at the University Honors Program for more information.
2011 Research in the Capitol Event - ISU presenters
| Student & Major |
Presentation Title |
Research Mentor |
| Seth Berbano, Materials Engineering |
New Sodium-Ion conducting Solid Electrolytes
for Sodium Batteries
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Steve W. Martin |
| Pavel Brodskiy, Chemical Engineering & Biology |
Characterization of a Novel Model to
Study Human Retinoblastoma
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Donald S. Sakaguchi |
| Kimberly Brown, Agronomy & Kinesiology |
Tillage and Composting Strategies to Maximize
Nitrogen Retention in Maize-Based Cropping Systems
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Michael Castellano |
| Kristy Carter, Meteorology |
Simulation of Nocturnal Low Level Jets with a WRF PBL Scheme Ensemble and Comparison to Observations from the ARM Project
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William Gallus and Adam J. Deppe
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| Ellen Franzenburg, Agricultural Engineering & Global Resource Systems |
Integrating Rainfall Measurement into the School
Garden Program at Namasagali Primary School, Uganda
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Gail Nonnecke |
| Ryan Hall, Chemical Engineering |
The Absorption Rates of Carbohydrates, Proteins
and Fats in Glucose Monitoring
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Derrick Rollins |
| Ross Hanson, Kinesiology |
Psychological Effects of Cross Training Among
Competitive Adolescent Athletes
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Amy Welch |
| Nathan Kirkman, Graphic Design; Brandon Alvarado, Graphic Design; Heidi Ylvisaker, Graphic Design; and Katie Ehlert, Architecture & Environmental Studies |
Designing Decision Aids for Reproductive Health Communication |
Debra Satterfield |
| Rebecca Warren, Interior Design, and Bethany Luhrs, Interior Design |
Design/Build: Applied Design as an Ecological
Research Methodology
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Fred Malven |
| Raeann Shimak, Biochemistry & Genetics |
Analysis of available diagnostic tests for optimized detection of Visceral Leishmania infantum infection in canines |
Christine Petersen |
| Jay Hoch, Genetics |
Triple Auxotroph |
Paul Scott |
| XWesley Klejch, Microbiology |
Characterization of the Plasmid-borne cmy-2 Gene
from Clinical Isolates of Salmonella enterica
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Samina Akbar,
Des Moines University
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| Quincy Law, Horticulture |
Improving Golf Course Turfgrass Health With
Organic Products
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Nick Christians |
| William Lohry, Chemical Engineering |
Realtime Surface Capture using Multiple Wavelength
Fringe Projection
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Song Zhang |
| JoBeth Minniear, Meteorology |
In Search of the Ideal Lead Time: an Empirical Analysis and Social Perspective of the Correlation Between Tornado Warning Lead Times & Casualties |
William Gallus |
| Jordon Pace, Biology, and
Alan Moss, Biology
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Increasing Carbon Sequestration in Maize |
Patrick Schnable
and Wei Wu
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| Andrew Paxson, Environmental Science |
A Process to Assess E. coli Concentrations in Streams
of an Agricultural Dominant Watershed
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Michelle Soupir |
| Mechelle Salley, Psychology |
The Effects of Afrocentrism, Racial Socialization
and Discrimination on Psychological Distress among
African American College Students
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Meifen Wei |
| Madeline Tomka, Agronomy |
Soil Microorganisms Effect on Giant Foxtail Seed Decay |
Matt Liebman
and Robin Gómez
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| Hana Yoon, Biology |
Variations in Druse Macropatterns of Two Variegated
Peperomia Species
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Harry "Jack" Horner
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2010 Research in the Capitol Event - ISU presenters
Shalome Musignac-Jordan:
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Teenage Mothers Psychological Well-being as a Result of a Male Partner |
Child, Adult & Family Services and Sociology |
Mentor: Dr. Kere Hughes-Belding |
| Emily Zimmerman: Marinette, WI |
Interactions of Soil Type, Microorganism Community, and Nutrient Level |
Biology and Global Resource Systems |
Mentor: Dr. W. Stan Harpole |
| Matthew Lockner: Lohrville, IA |
D0 Meson Decay Vertex Reconstruction Simulations in the PHENIX Silicon Vertex Detector |
Physics |
Mentor: Dr. Craig Ogilvie |
| Joel Mendez: Aurora, IL |
Reverse Commuting: It's Effect on the Deterioration Rate of the Chicago Metropolitan Area Highway System |
Community and Regional Planning |
Mentor: Dr. Carlton Basmajian |
| Jennifer Blaser: Bettendorf, IA |
Cocaine Esterase: A Promising Therapeutic Agent for the Treatment of Acute Cocaine Exposure |
Microbiology |
Mentor: Dr. Benedict Lucchesi |
Diane Brown:
Des Moines, IA |
Alkaloid Extraction and Purification from Catharanthus roseus Hairy Root Tissue |
Chemical Engineering |
Mentors: Dr. Jacqueline V. Shanks & Dr. Guy Sander |
| Michael Kostboth: Gettysburg, SD |
Contractual Failures in the Coast Guard's Deepwater Program |
Political Science |
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Potoski |
| Beth Kenkel: Council Bluffs, IA |
Confirming NF-kB Target Motifs in Genes Responding Early to Salmonella Infection in Swine and Mouse |
Genetics |
Mentor: Dr. Christopher K. Tuggle |
| Justin Wittrock: Algona, IA |
Viability of Weather Dissemination Via Social Network Technologies |
Meteorology |
Mentors: Dr. William J. Gutowski, Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier & Somer A. Erickson |
Andy Mair:
Eagan, MN |
High-Resolution RUC CAPE Values and Their Relationship to Right Turning Supercells |
Meteorology |
Mentor: Dr. William Gallus |
| Chris Thomson: Centerville, SD |
Associations of Canine Distemper Through Vaccination or Specific Genetic Line |
Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary, International Agriculture |
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Ellinwood |
| Lindsey Currie: Schaller, IA |
Maternal Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake on Fetal Status |
Dietetics |
Mentor: Dr. Christina Campbell |
| Ximena Cibils-Stewart: Montevideo, Uruguay, SA |
Assessing Pollination of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) in Iowa |
Biology and Entomology |
Mentor: Dr. Mark Gleason |
| Samuel Bird: Gilbert, IA |
Study in Development: Micro-credit to Marketing |
Global Resource Systems and Economics |
Mentor: Dr. Robert Mazur |
| Rachel Kreis: Waterloo, IA |
New Integrated Pest Management Systems for Apple Orchards in the Midwest |
Horticulture |
Mentor: Dr. Mark Gleason |
| Melissa Knight: Sioux City, IA |
“Surely you can pick him out of the lineup!”: The Effects of Pre-Admonition Suggestions on Lineup Instructions |
Psychology and Criminal Justice |
Mentor: Deah Quinlivan |
| Yasaira Rodriguez: Gurabo, Puerto Rico |
Identifying Genes and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Salmonella Infection Traits to Improve Pig Genetic Resistance and Pork Food Safety |
Microbiology |
Mentor: Dr. Christopher K Tuggle |
| Anna Mullen: Davenport, IA |
Under Wraps: Symbolism in West African Textiles |
Anthropology and History |
Mentor: Dr. Sara Marcketti |
| Paige McQueeney: Asbury, IA |
Format Effects in Mental Account of Windfalls |
Marketing and Adverting |
Mentor: Dr. Laura Smarandescu |
Carin Lightner:
Des Moines, IA |
The Development of a Novel Zinc Oxide Nanostructure for Use in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells |
Chemical Engineering |
Mentor: Dr. Liang Dong & Haifeng Yang |
2009 Research in the Capitol Event - ISU presenters
| Rachel Scheurer: LaFayette, MN |
Temperature and Water-level Evidence for Flood Water Entering the Ames Aquifer |
Environmental Engineering |
Mentor: Dr. William Simpkins |
| Michael Kostboth: Gettysburg, SD |
Minority Groups in Conflict |
Political Science |
Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Cunningham |
| Eric Kilburg: Maquoketa, IA |
Diurnal Resting Habitat Selection of the White-tailed Jackrabbit in an Intensive Agricultural Setting |
Animal Ecology |
Mentor: Dr. W. Sue Fairbanks |
| Michael Rausch: Ionia, IA |
Assessing Effects of Fire and Grazing on Prairie Insect Biodiversity |
Biology |
Mentor: Dr. Diane Debinski |
| Justin Schultz: Ollie, IA |
Correlation Between Updraft Strength and Tornado Intensity Using Gibson Ridge Level 2 Analyst Edition Software |
Meteorology |
Mentors: Dr. Mike Chen and Karl Jungbluth |
| Jennifer Byer: Marshalltown , IA |
The Mixed Glass Former Effect in the Na2O+B2O3+P2O5 Glass System |
Materials Engineering |
Mentor: Dr. Steve Martin |
| Erinn Rieser: Stillwater, MN |
Antimicrobial Effects of Common Flavonoids and Plant Extracts |
Nutritional Science |
Mentor: Dr. Suzanne Hendrich |
| Brittany Overstreet: Des Moines, IA |
Comparing the Cultural Competence of African American and Caucasian Foster Mothers Caring for African American Foster Children |
Communication Studies |
Mentors: Dr. Thomas Hill and Dr. Sedahlia Jasper Crase |
| Benjamin Blakely: Alleman, IA |
Internet-Scale Event and Attack Generation Environment (ISEAGE) |
Computer Engineering |
Mentor: Dr. Doug Jacobson |
| Stephanie Burbridge: Mt Vernon, IA |
Meeting the Needs of Children of Divorce Through Literature |
Elementary Education |
Mentor: Dr. Lori Norton-Meier |
| Rina Mbofung: Ames, IA |
Contribution of the Hsv operon to Leaf Colonization in Pseudomonas Syringae |
Microbiology |
Mentor: Dr. Gwyn Beattie |
| Keihly Moore: Two Harbors, MN |
2008 Iowa Flooding: Disaster Mitigation, An Integrated Systems Approach |
Architecture and Environmental Studies |
Mentors: Nadia Anderson and Clare Cardinal-Pett |
| Jason Grimm: North English, IA |
Continuous Productive Urban Landscapes: A Sustainable Design Option to Growing Urban Communities in Iowa |
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies |
Mentor: Mimi Wagner |
| Matthew Perry: Chillicothe, MO |
Upper-air Flow Pattern of Floods in the Central Plains |
Meteorology |
Mentor: Ross Hays, Jr. |
| Joel Rindfleisch: Cedar Rapids, IA |
Developing Sustainable Seed Supply Chains in Africa: A Sensitivity Analysis of Factor Conditions |
Management Information Systems |
Mentor: Dr. Bobby Martens |
| Adam Deppe: Maquoketa, IA |
Dew Point Temperature Trends Associated with Synoptic Regime Changes in Iowa |
Meteorology |
Mentor: Dave Flory |
| Charles Fisher: Mount Auburn, IA |
Statistical Analysis of Toolmark Striations |
Materials Engineering |
Mentor: Dr. Scott Chumbley |
| Logan Karsten: Des Moines, IA |
A Comparison of The Partial Thickness Technique and The Bourgouin Technique Through Bufkit Output |
Meteorology |
Mentors: Dr. Bill Gallus and Chris Karstens |
William Law: Marion, IA
John Callahan: Dubuque, IA |
Spontaneous Calcium Activity in Differentiating Adult Rat Hippocampal Progenitor Cells |
Genetics
Biology |
Mentor: Dr. Don Sakaguchi |
Gina Assmann: Omaha, NE
Becky Murphy: Central City, IA
Melissa Dilling: Rochester, MN |
Studying Medical Decision Aids |
Interior Design
Graphic Design
Graphic Design |
Mentor: Debra Satterfield |
Symposium on Undergraduate Research & Creative Expression
The annual Symposium will take place from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday April 17, 2012 in the Memorial Union on the ISU campus.
The Symposium provides undergraduates from all academic disciplines with the opportunity to share their research with the university community, families, and other guests through conference-style oral presentation sessions. The Symposium represents part of a larger effort to enhance, support, and celebrate undergraduate research activity. Though coordinated by the University Honors Program, all undergraduate students are eligible and encouraged to participate
More information about this celebration of undergraduate research can be found at
http://www.undergradresearch.iastate.edu.
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