22nd Annual Erickson Conference, May 3, 2024

Erickson Conference Program

The full Erickson program is listed below; click on each tab to show details for each session. The conference program is also available as a PDF to download. Presentation abstracts are available online.

Congratulations to the awardees for the top oral and poster presentations! The awardees can be viewed in the Awards Ceremony recording (SPU login required) or in this list. We are very proud of the accomplishments of all of our students!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen, an SPU graduate and pediatric nephrologist at Seattle Children's.  For more information on her presentation, please see the Keynote Speaker page.

1-1: Biology and Physics (OMH 118)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “Glial Inflammation Markers for Chronic Stress in the Rat Brain”. Anton Milan Brkic. Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 2.
5:15 – 5:30 pm “Traffic noise as an environmental stressor for Pseudotsuga menziesii and Thuja plicata“. Megan Sides. Advised by Dr. Ryan Ferrer, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 3.
5:30 – 5:45 pm “Bridging Physics and Climate Change: Exploring Rwandan High School Students' Understanding of Heat and Temperature to Analyze Climate Change-Induced Precipitation Patterns”. Esther Mutesi. Advised by Dr. Lisa Goodhew, Dept. of Physics. Abstract 57.

1-2: Biology (OMH 128)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “Load carriage, energetics, and stability: A wider pelvis is more energetically efficient”. Eloisa Nguyen. Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 4.
5:15 – 5:30 pm “The Interplay of Social Relationships and Gait Changes during Head-load Carrying: Gender Variations”. Anastasiya Bondarchuk. Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 5.
5:30 – 5:45 pm “Salmon mislabeling rates uncovered in sushi restaurants and grocery stores in Seattle”. Jewel Garcia. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 6.

1-3: Biology and Chemistry (OMH 124)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “Impact of Metabolic Regulation by AMPK-activator Metformin on MHV-68 production”. Yolanda Mendoza and Alessandro Rizzi. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 7.
5:15 – 5:30 pm “Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of False Fluorescent Aspartames as Potential Fluorescent Ligands for GPCRs”. John Lee. Advised by Dr. Minhee Lee, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Abstract 33.
5:30 – 5:45 pm “Photophysical Studies of Under-chelated Lanthanide Complex systems in the Presence of Various Anions of Biological Importance”. Olivia Brooks. Advised by Dr. Minhee Lee, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Abstract 34.

1-4: Virology (OMH 126; Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “Exploring the use of FDA approved ɑ-Difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) and Orlistat as gammaherpesvirus antiviral drug”. Lay Paw. Abstract 8.
5:15 – 5:30 pm “Assessing the Antiviral Activity of Metformin”. Sara Dean and Jonathan Dean. Abstract 20.
5:30 – 5:45 pm “Assessing the antiviral activity of 6-aminonicotinamide, Leflunomide, and Metformin on murine gammaherpesvirus-68 (MHV-68) production in vitro”. Sara Hartman. Abstract 10.

1-5: Computer Science (OMH 245; Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “Chef’s Compass”. Anudari Batsaikhan, Johnnie Tran, Binh Pham, Mark Clemmer, and Nidhi Mejadiya. Abstract 36.
5:15 – 5:30 pm “ECS Tool Checkout (ETC)". Aman Siid, Mohammed Mahmood, Le Duy An Tran, Michael Sun, and Karena Qian. Abstract 37.
5:30 – 5:45 pm "SPU GradPro". Daniel Adebayo, Karthik Kachana, Azhar Amir Kimanje, Emil Parappuram, and Dapeng Wang. Abstract 38.

1-6: Computer Science and Engineering (OMH 127)

5:00 – 5:15 pm "JuiceBox". Dillon Goicoechea, Kade Samson, Garrett Crites, and Matthew Fisk. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science. Abstract 39.
5:15 – 5:30 pm "Breathe EZ - Automated BVM". Ebby Rensink, Handrae Henthorn, Abigail Young, and Diego Camacho-Valadez. Advised by Dr. Lin Liu, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science. Abstract 44.
5:30 – 5:45 pm "Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Device". Joel Martin, Megan Rouse, and Anna Rogers. Advised by Dr. Lin Liu, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science. Abstract 46.

1-7: Health and Human Performance (OMH 119)

5:00 – 5:15 pm "The Effects of PNF Stretching on the Hip Muscle’s Agonist-Antagonist Relationship and their Range of Motion". Elizabeth Brown and Jake Savary. Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 48.
5:15 – 5:30 pm "The Effects of Foam Rolling the Lower Body on Countermovement Jump Height". Aniya Green. Advised by Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 49.
5:30 – 5:45 pm "The Relationship Between Music Tempos and Resting Metabolic Rate". Kirsten Lewis, Anastasia Bonifacio, and Wesley Ren. Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 50.

OMH 119 (Health and Human Performance)

  • "The Effects of PNF Stretching on the Hip Muscle’s Agonist-Antagonist Relationship and their Range of Motion". Elizabeth Brown and Jake Savary. Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 48.

  • "The Effects of Foam Rolling the Lower Body on Countermovement Jump Height". Aniya Green. Advised by Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 49.

  • "The Relationship Between Music Tempos and Resting Metabolic Rate". Kirsten Lewis, Anastasia Bonifacio, and Wesley Ren. Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 50.

OMH 135 (Computer Science; Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science)

  • “Chef’s Compass”. Anudari Batsaikhan, Johnnie Tran, Binh Pham, Mark Clemmer, and Nidhi Mejadiya. Abstract 36.

  • “ECS Tool Checkout (ETC)". Aman Siid, Mohammed Mahmood, Le Duy An Tran, Michael Sun, and Karena Qian. Abstract 37.

  • "SPU GradPro". Daniel Adebayo, Karthik Kachana, Azhar Amir Kimanje, Emil Parappuram, and Dapeng Wang. Abstract 38.

  • "JuiceBox". Dillon Goicoechea, Kade Samson, Garrett Crites, and Matthew Fisk. Abstract 39.

  • "hngr". Ryan Watson, Parker Landon, Ilya Bukhalau, and Case Wright. Abstract 40.

OMH 138 (Computer Science; Health and Human Performance)

  • "Graduation Planning App (GPA)". Adalberto Acosta, Kaddijatou Baldeh, Steven Aziz, Sam McFarland, and Matthew Negasi. Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science. Abstract 41.

  • "Intention". Raj Dhillon, Houston Tu, ZhiMin Yan, Mikhael Soebroto, and Ari Salehpour. Abstract 42.

  • "Effects of PNF Stretching of the Quadriceps and Hip Flexors on Hamstring-to-Quadricep Strength Ratio in NCAA DII Athletes". Hannah Hair, Evan Carpenter, and Joel Martin. Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 51.

  • "Potentiating Effects of a Blood Flow Restricted Warm-Up on Vertical Jump Performance in Recreationally Active Adults". Andrea Bui and Charisma Smith. Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 52.

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Biology

  • "Analysis of Methyltransferase genes in Hypsibius exemplaris to determine involvement in germline development and apoptosis". Mariama Conteh. Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 24.

  • "The Effects of Social Isolation, Diet, and Sex on Behavioral Flexibility in Rats". Graysen Delich, Ellie Jancola, Emily McCurry, and Madelyn Rice. Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling. Abstract 25.

  • "Green Algae at 30m have Higher Photosynthetic Yields Compared to Algae from Shallower Depths". Kyle Henderson. Advised by Dr. Tim Nelson, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 26.

  • "Developing a PCR Protocol on Sex-differentiated Genes in Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionous columbianus) Tissue". Elizabeth Horton and Caleb Struve. Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 27.

  • "Effects of Social Isolation and Diet on Sex Differences in Long-Evans Rat Pain Sensitivity". Ian Campuzano, Liberty Estrella, Elizabeth Krantz, and Erica Sanchez. Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling. Abstract 28.

  • "Algae cover increase off South Water Caye, Belize". Megan Sides. Advised by Dr. Tim Nelson, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 29.

  • "Succession and forest maturation decrease population density of black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) on Blakely Island, WA". Spencer Raymond. Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 30.

  • "Assessment of the Anti-viral Properties of Two Nucleotide Metabolic Inhibitors". Ben Sheirbon. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 31.

  • "Is It Really Salmon?" Marie Hafez. Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 32.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • "Using Capture-SELEX and MinION Sequencing to Develop a Luminescent, Lanthanide RNA Aptamer". Jonathan Savell. Advised by Dr. Wade Grabow, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Abstract 1.

  • “Photophysical Studies of Under-chelated Lanthanide Complex systems in the Presence of Various Anions of Biological Importance”. Olivia Brooks. Advised by Dr. Minhee Lee, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Abstract 34.

  • "Stability and Size in Solution of Diverse Lipocalins". Madeline E. Crawford. Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Abstract 35.

  • "Optimizing the Synthesis Route for the Synthesis for the synthesis of Two Cobalt(III) Complexes of Strong N-Donors with Sulfonamide Links". Gum Nau and Lay Paw. Advised by Dr. Nerissa Lewis, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Abstract 58.

Engineering

  • "Deploy-A-Pad". Valentino Guevara, Thomas Morton, and Marco Fernandez. Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. James Walker, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science. Abstract 47.

Health and Human Performance

  • "Human Health and Outdoor Lighting: A Multidisciplinary, Systematic Review of Current Research". Kellie Grover. Advised by Dr. Andrea Wilkerson, Pacific Northwest Research Institute. Abstract 53.

Mathematics

  • "Modeling the Effects of Illegal Logging in Brazil". Gloria Choe, Rachel Gunawan, and John Lee. Advised by Dr. Wai Lau, Dept. of Mathematics. Abstract 54.

  • "An Analysis of Learning Statistics". Cynthia Nyguen, Ari Salehpour, and Emily Blue. Advised by Dr. Brian Gill, Dept. of Mathematics. Abstract 55.

  • "Like A Good Neighbor..." Carrie Cox, Holly Walworth, and Cynthia Nguyen. Advised by Dr. Wai Lau, Dept. of Mathematics. Abstract 56.

2-1: Biology (OMH 118)

6:25 - 6:40 pm "Survivorship of natural death black tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) on Blakely Island, Washington".  Ashley Goss and Felicity Young.  Advised by Dr. Eric Long and Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 13.
6:40 - 6:55 pm "Survivorship of Columbian Black Tail deer harvested in a predator free environment".  Elise Greene, Megan Popielak, and Olivia Stewart.  Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 12.
6:55 - 7:10 pm "Trophic tinkle: Predator pee fails to frighten foragers and conifer chemistry depends on deer damage".  Ava Liebendorfer, Gum Nau, and Kenzie Garrett. Advised by Dr. Ryan Ferrer, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 11.

2-2: Biology (OMH 128; Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology)

6:25 - 6:40 pm "Using DNA sequencing to determine salmon species mislabeling rate across Seattle grocery stores ".  Kayla Case, Asmaa Al-awadi, Elizabeth Delgado.  Abstract 14.
6:40 - 6:55 pm "A Problem with Salmon Mislabeling in Seattle Grocery Stores?"  Madelyn Rice, Weston Hanson, and Yolanda Mendoza.  Abstract 15.
6:55 - 7:10 pm "Are Grocery Stores Lying to You? A Pacific Salmon Mislabeling Project".  Madison Knoke and Abby Dean.  Abstract 17.
7:10 - 7:25 pm "Determining the rate of salmon mislabeling in grocery stores in Seattle".  Nguyen Nguyen, Sara Dean, and Alexander Heller.  Abstract 16.

2-3: Virology (OMH 124; Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology)

6:25 - 6:40 pm "Assessing the Validity of Methotrexate as a Potential Antiviral Drug".  Colby Cribbs and Sean Chang.  Abstract 9.
6:40 - 6:55 pm "Methotrexate as an antiviral drug treatment against MHV-68 in an in vitro model".  Keton Johnson and Yenni Gaspar.  Abstract 18.
6:55 - 7:10 pm "Implications of Metformin dosage on MHV-68 viral production".  Anton Milan Brkic and Jewel Garcia.  Abstract 19.

2-4: Molecular Biology (OMH 126; Advised by Dr. Derek Wood, Dept. of Biology & Dr. Gwen Wood, University of Washington)

6:25 - 6:40 pm "Identifying mutations in a Mycoplasma genitalium strain resistant to first line antibiotics azithromycin, doxycycline, and moxifloxacin using SWGA enrichment and Minion sequencing".  Jacqueline Oh, Thania Allossogbe, Nguyen Nguyen, and Jonathan Savell.  Abstract 23.
6:40 - 6:55 pm "Sequencing of Mycoplasma genitalium (Mg) from Paired Urine and Vero Clinical Samples using Selective Whole Genome Amplification (SWGA)".  Mariama Conteh, Lay Paw, Akira Copeland, and Savannah Meyer. Abstract 22.
6:55 - 7:10 pm "Utilizing Selective Whole Genome Amplification (SWGA) to enrich clinical samples of Mycoplasma genitalium for genetic sequencing".  Ethan Wood, Ashley Goss, Abbie Dill, and Marjolene Allossogbe. Abstract 21.

2-5: Computer Science (OMH 245; advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science)

6:25 - 6:40 pm "hngr".  Ryan Watson, Parker Landon, Ilya Bukhalau, and Case Wright.  Abstract 40.
6:40 - 6:55 pm "Graduation Planning App (GPA)".  Adalberto Acosta, Kaddijatou Baldeh, Steven Aziz, Sam McFarland, and Matthew Negasi.  Abstract 41.
6:55 - 7:10 pm "Intention".  Raj Dhillon, Houston Tu, ZhiMin Yan, Mikhael Soebroto, and Ari Salehpour.  Abstract 42.

2-6: Engineering (OMH 127)

6:25 - 6:40 pm "Automated Bridge Vibration Experiment".  Donovahn Allen, Viktor Vu, Carrie Cox, and Kaleb Nakanelua.  Advised by Dr. Lin Liu, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 43.
6:40 - 6:55 pm "SwiftLift".  Owen Smith and Kainoa Lee.  Advised by Dr. Lin Liu, Professor Gina Howe and Dr. Daniel Keene, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 45.
6:55 - 7:10 pm "Deploy-A-Pad".  Valentino Guevara, Thomas Morton, and Marco Fernandez.  Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. James Walker, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 47.

2-7: Health & Human Performance (OMH 119)

6:25 - 6:40 pm "Effects of PNF Stretching of the Quadriceps and Hip Flexors on Hamstring-to-Quadricep Strength Ratio in NCAA DII Athletes".  Hannah Hair, Evan Carpenter, and Joel Martin.  Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 51.
6:40 - 6:55 pm "Potentiating Effects of a Blood Flow Restricted Warm-Up on Vertical Jump Performance in Recreationally Active Adults".  Andrea Bui and Charisma Smith.  Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 52.

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