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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 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 鈥 5:15 pm 鈥淎mplification of Mycoplasma genitalium from Aptima Test Kit Samples for MinION Sequencing鈥.聽 Sammi Do, Erik Garcia, Olivia Brooks, and Itzel Aparicio.聽 Abstract 8

5:15 鈥 5:30 pm 鈥淥ptimizing selective whole genome amplification to increase MinION sequencing coverage of the Mycoplasma genitalium genome for mutation analysis鈥.聽 Alexis Nield, Isabel Williamson, Mia Ewing, and Noah Soltani.聽 Abstract 7

5:30 鈥 5:45 pm 鈥淨uantifying SWGA Enrichment in Mycoplasma genitalium Using qPCR鈥.聽 Madeline Vogl, John Lee, Madeline Crawford, and Feng Chen.聽 Abstract 9.

1-2: Biology (OMH 118)

5:00 鈥 5:15 pm 鈥淎 novel multiplex PCR assay for the identification of non-inherited maternal alleles in South African mother-infant pairs鈥.聽 Nia Barr-Jeffrey.聽 Advised by Dr. Blair Armistead, 涩里番 Children's Research Institute - Global Infectious Disease.聽 Abstract 26

5:15 鈥 5:30 pm 鈥淒istribution and habitat use of Sounders gray whales from 1990 to 2023鈥.聽 Sara Mach.聽 Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Dept. of Biology; Dr. Tim Nelson, Dept. of Biology, and Hannah Clayton (Goldbogen Lab, Stanford University, Cascadia Research Collective).聽 Abstract 19

5:30 鈥 5:45 pm 鈥淏eyond the Marine Norm: Salinity Tolerance in Freshwater-Adapted Sticklebacks鈥.聽 Gursagar Singh, Ali Al-Tamimi, and Sunny Cheema.聽 Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 6.

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

5:00 鈥 5:15 pm 鈥淭he distracted stride: How phone use changes the way we walk鈥.聽 Gursagar Singh and Elizabeth Delgado.聽 Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 5

5:15 鈥 5:30 pm 鈥淕etting a Grip on Our Health: A Study of Mobile Phone Use, Grip Strength, and Reaction Time鈥.聽 Darius Holmes and Ahmed Ahmed.聽 Advised by Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 41

5:30 鈥 5:45 pm "Psychological Motives or Barriers that affect Women's Participation in Resistance Training ".聽 Ruth Lee.聽 Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 Abstract 43.

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

5:00 鈥 5:15 pm 鈥淗-Mobile鈥.聽 Bryson Miller, Karina McDuffie, Danny Pham, Tamana Muhseny, and Matthew Spickelmier.聽 Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.聽 Abstract 37

5:15 鈥 5:30 pm 鈥淗Mobile Robot control application".聽 Shukra Jaliya Nankabirwa, Jonah Byther, Fransiskus Agapa, Minnie Cao, Riley Suomi, and Kyler Veenstra.聽 Advised by Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dr. Lin Liu and Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.聽 Abstract 28

5:30 鈥 5:45 pm "CapSource".聽 Tobias Smedes, Jovan Limas, Ezana Girmay, Prince Nizeyimana, Kamile Vaicekonis, and Aryan Bataan.聽 Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.聽 Abstract 29

5:45 鈥 6:00 pm 鈥淲interArk鈥.聽 Fassih Ahmad Khan, Jazmin Chavez Peraza, Jacob Miller, Ian Wilson, and Tidankay Sesay.聽 Advised by Professor Andy Cameron, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.聽 Abstract 30.

1-5: Engineering (OMH 126)

5:00 鈥 5:15 pm "Therapeutic Incentive Spirometer: Increase patient recovery through automation".聽 Lamir Magus, Chris Kendall, Vadim Kukhotskiy, and Reid Cloward.聽 Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.聽 Abstract 35

5:15 鈥 5:30 pm "CoastClear".聽 Aaron Stapleton, Leslie Garcia, Vu To, Gideon Seyoum, and Eva Espindola.聽 Advised by Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Jihoon Lim, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.聽 聽Abstract 36

5:30 鈥 5:45 pm "Airborne Wind Energy Systems: Enhancing聽聽 Microgrid Integration and Reliability".聽 Cam Banis, Sera Ozkan, and John Graham.聽 Advised by Dr. Yuri Reis Rodrigues, Dept. of Engineering and Computer Science.聽 Abstract 38.

OMH 119 (Health and Human Performance)

  • 鈥淗omology Modeling of All KIR-HLA Class I Complexes鈥.聽 Marjolene Allossogbe, Thania Allossogbe, Feng Chen, and Madeline E. Crawford.聽 Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 聽Abstract 1
  • "Evaluating the Impact of Blood Flow Restriction on Calf Muscle in Vertical Jump Performance: An Experimental Study".聽 Jesse Toledanes and Ezra Michel.聽 Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 Abstract 40
  • 鈥淕etting a Grip on Our Health: A Study of Mobile Phone Use, Grip Strength, and Reaction Time鈥.聽 Darius Holmes and Ahmed Ahmed.聽 Advised by Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Abstract 41
  • "Practical Determinates of Restriction in Ankle Dorsiflexion ".聽 Zak Lopez and Ryan Bautista.聽 Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 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".聽 Tracy Mai, Joyce Tang, Ethan Nguyen, Kyle Wilson, and Alex Nguyen.聽 Abstract 32
  • "WhatColor - A Color Blind Assistance App".聽Weston Hanson, Brennan LeBlanc, Tsion Ballo, Vy La, Kendrick Bynum, and Paulson Kimani. Abstract 33
  • 鈥淏eat Up Cancer鈥.聽 Anthony Scanlon, Raiveer Singh, Yehan Suh, Isaac Venable, John Wangui, and Sesen Yonas.聽 Abstract 34.

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Biology

  • 鈥淭he Influence of Incline and Load on Speed, and Energy Expenditure鈥.聽 Naomi Kim.聽 Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 3
  • 鈥淎nticipating Antibiotic Resistance: Designing genetic mutants of M. genitalium to resist Fusidic Acid treatment鈥.聽 Akira Copeland.聽 Advised by Dr. Gwen Wood, University of Washington.聽 Abstract 11
  • 鈥淓xploring the Evolutionary Role of PRDM1 in Germ Cell Specification in Tardigrades: Insights into Developmental Pathways and Evolutionary Conservation鈥.聽 Erik Garcia Medina.聽 Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 12
  • 鈥淭he Evolution of Two Potential Sex-Determining Genes in Tardigrades鈥.聽 Alexis Nield.聽 Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 13
  • 鈥淚dentifying MES-4 Homologs in Hypsibius exemplaris鈥.聽 Noah Soltani.聽 Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 14
  • 鈥淒evelopment of a reliable protocol utilizing genetic techniques for identifying the sex of juvenile Columbian black-tailed deer from cranial bone鈥.聽 Blair Graves and Victor Soriano-Prieto.聽 Advised by Dr. Jenny Tenlen, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 15
  • 鈥淓ffects of cerebral tumor necrosis factor alpha on systemic insulin tolerance in obese mice鈥.聽 Gigi Griepp.聽 Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 16
  • 鈥淣euroinflammation in the Ventral Tegmental Area of Chronically Stressed Rats鈥.聽 Marie Hafez.聽 Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 17
  • 鈥淭he role of Central TNF伪 Signaling Regulation on Feeding Behavior and Glucose Homeostasis in Obese Mice鈥.聽 Madeline Vogl.聽 Advised by Dr. John Douglass, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 18
  • 鈥淭he assessment of Gemcitabine as an anti-viral drug鈥.聽 Robynne Dona.聽 Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology.聽Abstract 22
  • 鈥淎ssessment of the nucleotide inhibitor Vidarabine (Ara-A) as an Anti-viral Drug鈥.聽 Tina Le.聽 Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 23.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • 鈥淗omology Modeling of Two Distinct Types of KIR-HLA Class I Complexes鈥.聽 Samuel J. McFarland.聽 Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 聽Abstract 2
  • 鈥淎ssay Development for Siderocalin-Siderophore Interactions: From Iron to Cobalt and Nickel鈥.聽 Isabel T. Williamson.聽 Advised by Dr. Ben McFarland, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 聽Abstract 27

Health and Human Performance

  • "Comparison of Dynamic and Static Hip Extension & Jumping Performance".聽 Aaron Donohoe and Grant Hadfield.聽 Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 Abstract 39
  • "Psychological Motives or Barriers that affect Women's Participation in Resistance Training ".聽 Ruth Lee.聽 Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 Abstract 43

Psychology

  • 鈥淣euroinflammation in the Ventral Medial Hypothalamus: Dietary and Social Influences鈥.聽 Rory Roseberry and Abby Nkansah.聽 Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling.聽 Abstract 44
  • 鈥淓ffects of social isolation and high-fat diet on neuroinflammation in the amygdala鈥.聽 Esther Kim, Amaya Evans, and Ellie Whichard.聽 Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling.聽 Abstract 45
  • 鈥淎ffects of Diet and Isolation on Neuroinflammation in Long Evans Rats鈥.聽 Elizabeth Hogue, Anna Davies, and Rebecca Howell.聽 Advised by Dr. Philip Baker, School of Psychology and Family Counseling.聽 Abstract 46

2-1: Biology (OMH 128)

6:30 鈥 6:45 pm "Assessing the Efficiency of Methotrexate (MTX) as an Antiviral Drug".聽 Yennifer Gaspar Garcia.聽 Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 24

6:45 鈥 7:00 pm "Assessment of the Anti-viral Properties of 5-Fluorouracil".聽 Ben Sheirbon.聽 Advised by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 25

7:00 鈥 7:15 pm "Design matters: Energetics of infant-carrying slings in bipedal locomotion".聽 Elizabeth Delgado, Sara Dean, and Sydney Banks. Advised by Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 4

2-2: Biology (OMH 118)

6:30 鈥 6:45 pm "Succession and forest maturation decreases population density of black-tailed deer on Blakely Island, WA".聽 Isabella Burnside.聽 Advised by Dr. Eric Long, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 10

6:45 鈥 7:00 pm "Foliar chemistry of Western redcedar after deer-induced damage".聽 Elena Elzinga.聽 Advised by Dr. Ryan Ferrer, Dept. of Biology.聽 Abstract 21

7:00 鈥 7:15 pm "Allelopathy of Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock on seed germination".聽 Lainey Mendoza.聽 Advised by Dr. Ryan Ferrer, Dept. of Biology. Abstract 20

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

6:30 鈥 6:45 pm "Comparison of Dynamic and Static Hip Extension & Jumping Performance".聽 Aaron Donohoe and Grant Hadfield.聽 Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 Abstract 39

6:45 鈥 7:00 pm "Evaluating the Impact of Blood Flow Restriction on Calf Muscle in Vertical Jump Performance: An Experimental Study".聽 Jesse Toledanes and Ezra Michel.聽 Advised by Dr. Dale Cannavan and Dr. Katie Butte, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 Abstract 40

7:00 鈥 7:15 pm "Practical Determinates of Restriction in Ankle Dorsiflexion ".聽 Zak Lopez and Ryan Bautista.聽 Advised by Dr. Katie Butte and Dr. Dale Cannavan, Dept. of Health and Human Performance.聽 Abstract 42

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

6:30 鈥 6:45 pm "Tutorium".聽 Travis Lee, Jordan Tha, Meriem Idris, Kainoa Aqui, and Reagan Gunawan.聽 Abstract 31

6:45 鈥 7:00 pm "SEEN - American Sign Language Translation APP".聽 Tracy Mai, Joyce Tang, Ethan Nguyen, Kyle Wilson, and Alex Nguyen.聽 Abstract 32

7:00 鈥 7:15 pm "WhatColor - A Color Blind Assistance App".聽 Weston Hanson, Brennan LeBlanc, Tsion Ballo, Vy La, Kendrick Bynum, and Paulson Kimani. Abstract 33

7:15 鈥 7:30 pm 鈥淏eat Up Cancer鈥.聽 Anthony Scanlon, Raiveer Singh, Yehan Suh, Isaac Venable, John Wangui, and Sesen Yonas.聽 Abstract 34