Erickson Conference, May 16, 2025, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Erica Glasper

Erickson Conference Program

Please click on each session below to view the full conference program. A PDF version of the schedule is also available to download and print.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Erica Glasper, Department of Neuroscience, The Ohio State University.  For more information on her presentation, please see the Keynote Speaker page.

1-1: Molecular Biology (OMH 128; Advised by Dr. Derek Wood, Dept. of Biology & Dr. Gwen Wood, University of Washington)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “Amplification of Mycoplasma genitalium from Aptima Test Kit Samples for MinION Sequencing”.  Sammi Do, Erik Garcia, Olivia Brooks, and Itzel Aparicio.  Abstract 8
5:15 – 5:30 pm “Optimizing selective whole genome amplification to increase MinION sequencing coverage of the Mycoplasma genitalium genome for mutation analysis”.  Alexis Nield, Isabel Williamson, Mia Ewing, and Noah Soltani.  Abstract 7
5:30 – 5:45 pm “Quantifying SWGA Enrichment in Mycoplasma genitalium Using qPCR”.  Madeline Vogl, John Lee, Madeline Crawford, and Feng Chen.  Abstract 9.

1-2: Biology (OMH 118)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “A novel multiplex PCR assay for the identification of non-inherited maternal alleles in South African mother-infant pairs”.  Nia Barr-Jeffrey.  Advised by Dr. Blair Armistead, Seattle Children's Research Institute - Global Infectious Disease.  Abstract 26
5:15 – 5:30 pm “Distribution and habitat use of Sounders gray whales from 1990 to 2023”.  Sara Mach.  Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Dept. of Biology; Dr. Tim Nelson, Dept. of Biology, and Hannah Clayton (Goldbogen Lab, Stanford University, Cascadia Research Collective).  Abstract 19
5:30 – 5:45 pm “Beyond the Marine Norm: Salinity Tolerance in Freshwater-Adapted Sticklebacks”.  Gursagar Singh, Ali Al-Tamimi, and Sunny Cheema.  Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 6.

1-3: Biology and Health & Human Performance (OMH 119)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “The distracted stride: How phone use changes the way we walk”.  Gursagar Singh and Elizabeth Delgado.  Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 5
5:15 – 5:30 pm “Getting a Grip on Our Health: A Study of Mobile Phone Use, Grip Strength, and Reaction Time”.  Darius Holmes and Ahmed Ahmed.  Advised by Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 41
5:30 – 5:45 pm "Psychological Motives or Barriers that affect Women's Participation in Resistance Training ".  Ruth Lee.  Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 43.

1-4: Engineering and Computer Science (OMH 127)

5:00 – 5:15 pm “H-Mobile”.  Bryson Miller, Karina McDuffie, Danny Pham, Tamana Muhseny, and Matthew Spickelmier.  Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 37
5:15 – 5:30 pm “HMobile Robot control application".  Shukra Jaliya Nankabirwa, Jonah Byther, Fransiskus Agapa, Minnie Cao, Riley Suomi, and Kyler Veenstra.  Advised by Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dr. Lin Liu and Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 28
5:30 – 5:45 pm "CapSource".  Tobias Smedes, Jovan Limas, Ezana Girmay, Prince Nizeyimana, Kamile Vaicekonis, and Aryan Bataan.  Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 29
5:45 – 6:00 pm “WinterArk”.  Fassih Ahmad Khan, Jazmin Chavez Peraza, Jacob Miller, Ian Wilson, and Tidankay Sesay.  Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 30.

1-5: Engineering (OMH 126)

5:00 – 5:15 pm "Therapeutic Incentive Spirometer: Increase patient recovery through automation".  Lamir Magus, Chris Kendall, Vadim Kukhotskiy, and Reid Cloward.  Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 35
5:15 – 5:30 pm "CoastClear".  Aaron Stapleton, Leslie Garcia, Vu To, Gideon Seyoum, and Eva Espindola.  Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.   Abstract 36
5:30 – 5:45 pm "Airborne Wind Energy Systems: Enhancing   Microgrid Integration and Reliability".  Cam Banis, Sera Ozkan, and John Graham.  Advised by Dr. Yuri Reis Rodrigues, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.  Abstract 38.

OMH 119 (Health and Human Performance)

  • “Homology Modeling of All KIR-HLA Class I Complexes”.  Marjolene Allossogbe, Thania Allossogbe, Feng Chen, and Madeline E. Crawford.  Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Abstract 1

  • "Evaluating the Impact of Blood Flow Restriction on Calf Muscle in Vertical Jump Performance: An Experimental Study".  Jesse Toledanes and Ezra Michel.  Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 40

  • “Getting a Grip on Our Health: A Study of Mobile Phone Use, Grip Strength, and Reaction Time”.  Darius Holmes and Ahmed Ahmed.  Advised by Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 41

  • "Practical Determinates of Restriction in Ankle Dorsiflexion ".  Zak Lopez and Ryan Bautista.  Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 42

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

OMH 138 (Computer Science; Health and Human Performance)

  • "SEEN - American Sign Language Translation APP".  Tracy Mai, Joyce Tang, Ethan Nguyen, Kyle Wilson, and Alex Nguyen.  Abstract 32

  • "WhatColor - A Color Blind Assistance App". Weston Hanson, Brennan LeBlanc, Tsion Ballo, Vy La, Kendrick Bynum, and Paulson Kimani. Abstract 33

  • “Beat Up Cancer”.  Anthony Scanlon, Raiveer Singh, Yehan Suh, Isaac Venable, John Wangui, and Sesen Yonas.  Abstract 34.

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Biology

  • “The Influence of Incline and Load on Speed, and Energy Expenditure”.  Naomi Kim.  Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 3

  • “Anticipating Antibiotic Resistance: Designing genetic mutants of M. genitalium to resist Fusidic Acid treatment”.  Akira Copeland.  Advised by Dr. Gwen Wood, University of Washington.  Abstract 11

  • “Exploring the Evolutionary Role of PRDM1 in Germ Cell Specification in Tardigrades: Insights into Developmental Pathways and Evolutionary Conservation”.  Erik Garcia Medina.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 12

  • “The Evolution of Two Potential Sex-Determining Genes in Tardigrades”.  Alexis Nield.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 13

  • “Identifying MES-4 Homologs in Hypsibius exemplaris”.  Noah Soltani.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 14

  • “Development of a reliable protocol utilizing genetic techniques for identifying the sex of juvenile Columbian black-tailed deer from cranial bone”.  Blair Graves and Victor Soriano-Prieto.  Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 15

  • “Effects of cerebral tumor necrosis factor alpha on systemic insulin tolerance in obese mice”.  Gigi Griepp.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 16

  • “Neuroinflammation in the Ventral Tegmental Area of Chronically Stressed Rats”.  Marie Hafez.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 17

  • “The role of Central TNFα Signaling Regulation on Feeding Behavior and Glucose Homeostasis in Obese Mice”.  Madeline Vogl.  Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 18

  • “The assessment of Gemcitabine as an anti-viral drug”.  Robynne Dona.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 22

  • “Assessment of the nucleotide inhibitor Vidarabine (Ara-A) as an Anti-viral Drug”.  Tina Le.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 23.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • “Homology Modeling of Two Distinct Types of KIR-HLA Class I Complexes”.  Samuel J. McFarland.  Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Abstract 2

  • “Assay Development for Siderocalin-Siderophore Interactions: From Iron to Cobalt and Nickel”.  Isabel T. Williamson.  Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Abstract 27

Health and Human Performance

  • "Comparison of Dynamic and Static Hip Extension & Jumping Performance".  Aaron Donohoe and Grant Hadfield.  Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 39

  • "Psychological Motives or Barriers that affect Women's Participation in Resistance Training ".  Ruth Lee.  Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 43

Psychology

  • “Neuroinflammation in the Ventral Medial Hypothalamus: Dietary and Social Influences”.  Rory Roseberry and Abby Nkansah.  Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling.  Abstract 44

  • “Effects of social isolation and high-fat diet on neuroinflammation in the amygdala”.  Esther Kim, Amaya Evans, and Ellie Whichard.  Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling.  Abstract 45

  • “Affects of Diet and Isolation on Neuroinflammation in Long Evans Rats”.  Elizabeth Hogue, Anna Davies, and Rebecca Howell.  Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling.  Abstract 46

2-1: Biology (OMH 128)

6:30 – 6:45 pm "Assessing the Efficiency of Methotrexate (MTX) as an Antiviral Drug".  Yennifer Gaspar Garcia.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 24
6:45 – 7:00 pm "Assessment of the Anti-viral Properties of 5-Fluorouracil".  Ben Sheirbon.  Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 25
7:00 – 7:15 pm "Design matters: Energetics of infant-carrying slings in bipedal locomotion".  Elizabeth Delgado, Sara Dean, and Sydney Banks. Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 4

2-2: Biology (OMH 118)

6:30 – 6:45 pm "Succession and forest maturation decreases population density of black-tailed deer on Blakely Island, WA".  Isabella Burnside.  Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 10
6:45 – 7:00 pm "Foliar chemistry of Western redcedar after deer-induced damage".  Elena Elzinga.  Advised by Dr. Ryan Ferrer, Dept. of Biology.  Abstract 21
7:00 – 7:15 pm "Allelopathy of Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock on seed germination".  Lainey Mendoza.  Advised by Dr. Ryan Ferrer, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 20

2-3: Health & Human Performance (OMH 119)

6:30 – 6:45 pm "Comparison of Dynamic and Static Hip Extension & Jumping Performance".  Aaron Donohoe and Grant Hadfield.  Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 39
6:45 – 7:00 pm "Evaluating the Impact of Blood Flow Restriction on Calf Muscle in Vertical Jump Performance: An Experimental Study".  Jesse Toledanes and Ezra Michel.  Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 40
7:00 – 7:15 pm "Practical Determinates of Restriction in Ankle Dorsiflexion ".  Zak Lopez and Ryan Bautista.  Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.  Abstract 42

2-4: Computer Science (OMH 127; advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science)

6:30 – 6:45 pm "Tutorium".  Travis Lee, Jordan Tha, Meriem Idris, Kainoa Aqui, and Reagan Gunawan.  Abstract 31
6:45 – 7:00 pm "SEEN - American Sign Language Translation APP".  Tracy Mai, Joyce Tang, Ethan Nguyen, Kyle Wilson, and Alex Nguyen.  Abstract 32
7:00 – 7:15 pm "WhatColor - A Color Blind Assistance App".  Weston Hanson, Brennan LeBlanc, Tsion Ballo, Vy La, Kendrick Bynum, and Paulson Kimani. Abstract 33
7:15 – 7:30 pm “Beat Up Cancer”.  Anthony Scanlon, Raiveer Singh, Yehan Suh, Isaac Venable, John Wangui, and Sesen Yonas.  Abstract 34

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