The Undergraduate Research and Service-Learning Symposium is an annual event that celebrates the academic research, scholarly activity and service-learning experiences of students within each of our five colleges. Through presentations and networking opportunities, participants learn from each other by sharing their experiences.
Below are the top presentations that were selected to represent Louisiana Tech at the University of Louisiana Academic Summit.
Research – Oral Presentation
An Analysis of Chromatic Polynomials
Presenter: Emerson Statom
Advisors: Dr. Stacey McAdams, Dr. Galen Turner
College of Engineering and Science
The Influence of Microgravity on Adult Stem Cell Self-Renewal and Osteogenesis
Presenter: Lucas Norris
Advisors: Dr. Jamie Newman
College of Applied and Natural Sciences
Next Generation Sequencing Provides Pathogen Monitoring To Rural Communities
Presenter: Michael Foster
Advisors: Dr. Jamie Newman
College of Applied and Natural Sciences
Injury Risk Assessment of NFL Quarterbacks
Presenter: Julie Weems
Advisor: Dr. Stan McCaa
College of Engineering and Science
Advanced Wood Products Infused with Clay Nanotubes for Strength, Flame Resistance, and Mold Resistance
Presenter: Akeena Obaze
Advisors: Dr. Yuri Lvov
College of Engineering and Science
Atomistic Study of the Plastic Behavior in Complex Concentrated Alloys
Presenter: Sam Dinnat
Advisor: Dr. Xiang Chen
College of Engineering and Science
Research – Poster Presentation
Role of the Notch Signaling Pathway and Conditioned Media in Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Presenters: Kate Horton, Olivia Hubbard, Suraj Patel, Isabella Redman
Advisor: Dr. Jamie Newman
College of Applied and Natural Sciences
Investigation of the Effect of Solvent and Concentration of Fluorinated Anions Encapsulated by Cyanostar using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Presenter: Spencer Stelly
Advisors: Dr. Elisabeth Fatila
College of Engineering and Science
Genome Sequencing for SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance and Future Applications
Presenters: Madeline Robison, Logan Escalon, Kristin Jackson
Advisors: Dr. Jamie Newman
College of Applied and Natural Sciences
Effect of Crystal Structure and Grain Size on the Mechanical Response of LLZO Under Load
Presenter: Nicholas Jones
Advisor: Dr. Xiang Chen
College of Engineering and Science
Dynamic Sequestration of CO2
Presenter: Stuti Khatiwada
Advisors: Dr. Sudhir Amritphale, Dr. John Mathhews
College of Engineering and Science
Service-Learning Presentation
Building a Healthier Community Through Collaboration
Presenter: Allissa Leggio
Advisor: Lacey Deal
College of Education
4Paws Rescue Mission
Presenters: Alyssa McReynolds, Ella Avery, Heather Nutt, Cameron Hunter
Advisor: Brittany Beck
College of Business
How Health Literacy Affects Healthcare
Presenter: Adele Boudreaux
Advisor: Joanna Ward
College of Applied and Natural Sciences
Relevant Primary Sources: Insight on the Revolutionary War Through General Israel Shreve’s Personal Letters
Presenter: Lauren Shirley
Advisor: Dr. Elaine Thompson
College of Liberal Arts
Does an Ambassador Peer Mentorship Program Assist in Stress Reduction and Student Retention in an Undergraduate Associate Degree Nursing Program?
Presenters: Sarah Caldwell, Blake Everett, Cait Goforth, Kara Hodges, Jessica Novak
Advisors: Dewanna Blake, Brittany Killins
College of Applied and Natural Sciences