Find the 2024 agenda archived below.
| 10:15 AM | Jacob Thompson, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Maryam Vasefi |
| "CBD-modulated Synaptic Plasticity and BDNF Expression in Alzheimer’s Disease" | ||
| 10:30 AM | Mohamed Irhabi, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Ashwini Kucknoor |
| "Barcoding and Species Identification of Mosquitos in Jefferson County" | ||
| 10:45 AM | Harvest Prater, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Raul F. Prezas |
| "Hair Depression in African-American College Youth: Does it Still Exist?" | ||
| 11:00 AM | Kaitlyn Cherry, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Gina Hale |
| "Exploring Causes, Manifestations, and Interventions of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Nursing Students" | ||
| 11:15 AM | Natalie Bean, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Gina Hale |
| "Firearm Safety Education and Injury Prevention in Healthcare" | ||
| 11:30 AM | Chloe Doyle, Lamar University | Mentors: Dr. Christina Gregory and Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux |
| "Digital Capital: The Effect of the Duration of Acquisition on Social Spaces" | ||
| 11:45 AM | Eunice Yi, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Thinesh Selvaratnam |
| "Bioremoval of Heavy Metals from Synthetic Wastewater Using Galdieria sulphuraria" | ||
| 2:00 PM | Kellen Middleton, UT Arlington | Mentor: Dr. Ali Koymen |
| "Antimatter Containment Chamber: A Theoretical Approach" | ||
| 2:15 PM | Victoria Nguyen, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley |
| "The Potential of Milled Oyster Shell Fillers on the Properties of Thermoplastic Composites" | ||
| 2:30 PM | Brandon Stumpf, Lamar University | Mentors: Dr. Jeffrey Forret, Dr. Yasuko Sato, and Dr. Yan Yan |
| "Intellectual Filth: Nazification and Resistance at the University of Munich" | ||
| 2:45 PM | George A Kidane, UT Dallas | Mentor: Dr. Lloyd L Lumata |
| "Lactate Metabolism in Glioblastoma Under Conditions of Metabolic Stress" | ||
| 3:00 PM | Sarah Anderson, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Millicent Musyoka |
| "Deaf Parents Supporting Hearing Children Language and Literacy Development: A Narrative Study" | ||
| 2:00 PM | Mohammad Saleh Malekinejad, Lamar University | Mentors: Dr. Eren Togkoz and Dr. Thinesh Selvaratnam |
| "Application of Principal Component Analysis to Dimensionality Reduction in Community Resilience" | ||
| 2:15 PM | Paul Byaruhanga, University of Houston | Mentor: Dr. Shuo Chen |
| "Ce-doped NiFe Layered Double Hydroxide for Oxygen Evolution Reactions" | ||
| 2:30 PM | Sadia Rahman Jhilik, UT Arlington | Mentor: Dr. Muhammad Huda |
| "Effects of Nitrogen Doping on Magnetic Moments in 4H-SiC " | ||
| 2:45 PM | Ahmed Abuali, University of Houston | Mentor: Dr. Claudia Ratti |
| "A Deep Learning Approach for Phase-Transition Recognition: Application to 2D Ising, 3D Ising, and Classical 3D Heisenberg Models" | ||
| 3:00 PM | Savannah Rose, Baylor University | Mentor: Dr. David Jack |
| "In-Situ Thermoset Resin Cure Monitoring Using Indirect Contact Ultrasound " | ||
| 2:00 PM | Harley Perkins, Lamar University | Mentors: Dr. Mamta Singh and Dr. Elizabeth Casey |
| "How Resilient Are Our Elementary Preservice Teachers?" | ||
| 2:15 PM | Audrey Vincent-Eze, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Christina Gregory |
| "Unveiling Contrasting Family Lifestyles: A Comparative Analysis of Family Policy in Iceland and the United States" | ||
| 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
SETX Short Docs: Communication & Media Short Film Showcase |
| Directors will introduce their films and the moderators will lead a discussion of their work after the screenings. A Q&A session with the audience will be included. | |
| “The Racing Caldwells” | |
| Directed by Mitchell Caldwell | |
| “A Change is Gonna Come” | |
| Directed by Isaac Duerksen & Trevon Sanchez | |
| “Lunar New Year” | |
| Directed by Karen Figueroa |
| 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
MIND Matters: Student Perspectives on the Mental Health Intervention, Networking, & Diversion Experience |
| SOCIAL WORK | |
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Kaitlyn Rogers: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Katherine Volrie: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Paxton Bryan: Mental Health & Court/Jail Diversion
Avileni Cruz-Cordero: Mental Health & Court/Jail Diversion
Richard Robinson: Mental Health & Court/Jail Diversion
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| COMMUNICATION & MEDIA | |
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Shane Brown: Mental Health & Diversion Education/Awareness
Jo Stanford: Mental Health & Diversion Education/Awareness
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| GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT | |
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Claire Rushing: Supervisor of Student Intern Experience
Master of Arts in English
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| 3:00 PM | Two-Photon 3D Stereolithography with the Microlight 3D System | |
| 3:30 PM | Dr. Robert K. Bradley, Lamar University | Industrial and Systems Engineering |
| "Overview on the Microlight 3D System" | ||
| 3:35 PM | Alireza Godsi, Lamar University | Mentors: Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley and Dr. James Henry |
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"Effects of Pore Size and Length on Release Rate of Drug-Analog Dyes in Two-Photon 3D Stereolithography Printed Microstructures"
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| 3:50 PM | Md. Mahbubur Rahman | |
| "Micromolding and Casting of Structures Printed with the Microlight 3d System" | ||
| 2:45 PM | Suraj Y Jadhav | |
| “Electron Beam Actuated Structures Printed with the Microlight 3D System" | ||
| 3:00 PM | Roundtable Discussions | |
| 3:30 PM | Lindsey Barrera, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Yan Yan |
| "Increasing Compliance in Elementary Aged Students with Autism" | ||
| 3:45 PM | Laci Graham, Lamar University | Mentor: Dr. Yan Yan |
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"Emotionally Responsive Teaching Through “Read Aloud” for Pre-K Children in
Southeast Texas"
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| 4:00 PM | Sadia Rahman Jhilik, UT Arlington | Mentor: Dr. Muhammad Huda |
| "A Guide to Vocal Health for Pre-professional and Neophyte Music Teachers" | ||
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Increasing Students' Interest in Becoming Physics Teachers |
| PHYSICS ALUMNI | |
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Mr. Joshua Kamienski - Teacher – Humble ISD/Lee College
Mr. Bryan Neal - Faculty of Physics, Lamar Institute of Technology
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| PHYSICS EDUCATION EXPERT | |
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Dr. Geraldine Cochran - Physics Education Researcher
Associate Professor at The Ohio State University
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PhysTEC COLLABORATION
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| Dr. Cristian Bahrim - PhysTEC Leader, Director of O.U.R., Professor of Physics, Lamar University | |
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | |
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Dr. Mamta Singh - Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Teacher Education Department, Lamar University
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| PLANNING FOR PHYSICS TEACHER PROGRAM | |
| Dr. Binod Nainabasti -- Physics Education Researcher, Instructor of Physics, Lamar University | |
| PROSPECTIVE PHYSICS TEACHER | |
| Christopher Ezike -- Undergraduate Student in Physics, Lamar University |