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EXPO Detailed Agenda

The 2025 Spring Expo agenda will update as we get closer to the event.

Find the 2024 agenda archived below.

Day 2 Agenda

Day 1

April 18th, 2024

Poster Session 1

Dr. Natasha Kirienko Session

Plenary Session 1 - Ballroom
Chair: Dr. Gina Hale
10:15 AM Jacob Thompson, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Maryam Vasefi
"CBD-modulated Synaptic Plasticity and BDNF Expression in Alzheimer’s Disease"
10:30 AM Mohamed Irhabi, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Ashwini Kucknoor
"Barcoding and Species Identification of Mosquitos in Jefferson County"
10:45 AM Harvest Prater, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Raul F. Prezas
"Hair Depression in African-American College Youth: Does it Still Exist?"
11:00 AM Kaitlyn Cherry, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Gina Hale
"Exploring Causes, Manifestations, and Interventions of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Nursing Students"
11:15 AM Natalie Bean, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Gina Hale
"Firearm Safety Education and Injury Prevention in Healthcare"
11:30 AM Chloe Doyle, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor:  Dr. Thinesh Selvaratnam
"Bioremoval of Heavy Metals from Synthetic Wastewater Using  Galdieria sulphuraria"

Lunch Break 

Dr. Ben Webb Session

Breakout Session 1A - Ballroom
Chair: Dr. Mansour Karkoub
2:00 PM Kellen Middleton, UT Arlington Mentor: Dr. Ali Koymen
"Antimatter Containment Chamber: A Theoretical Approach"
2:15 PM Victoria Nguyen, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley
"The Potential of Milled Oyster Shell Fillers on the Properties of Thermoplastic Composites"
2:30 PM Brandon Stumpf, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Millicent Musyoka
"Deaf Parents Supporting Hearing Children Language and Literacy Development: A Narrative Study"
Breakout Session 1B - Sabine I (123)
Chair: Dr. Nicholas Brake
2:00 PM Mohammad Saleh Malekinejad, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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 "
Breakout Session 1C - Sabine II (121)
Chair: Dr. Christina Gregory
2:00 PM Harley Perkins, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentors: Dr. Mamta Singh and Dr. Elizabeth Casey
"How Resilient Are Our Elementary Preservice Teachers?"
2:15 PM Audrey Vincent-Eze, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Christina Gregory
"Unveiling Contrasting Family Lifestyles: A Comparative Analysis of Family Policy in Iceland and the United States"
Workshop 1 - Cypress I and II (125 & 127)
Chair: Mr. Andre Favors
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
Workshop 2 - Neches (120)
Chair: Dr. Mamta Singh
2:00 PM
to
3:00 PM
MIND Matters: Student Perspectives on the Mental Health Intervention, Networking, & Diversion Experience
SOCIAL WORK
Kaitlyn Rogers: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Katherine Volrie: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Paxton Bryan: Mental Health & Court/Jail Diversion
Avileni Cruz-Cordero: Mental Health & Court/Jail Diversion
Richard Robinson: Mental Health & Court/Jail Diversion
COMMUNICATION & MEDIA
Shane Brown: Mental Health & Diversion Education/Awareness
Jo Stanford: Mental Health & Diversion Education/Awareness
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Claire Rushing: Supervisor of Student Intern Experience
Master of Arts in English

Coffee Break 

Workshop 3 - Sabine 1 (123)
Chair: Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley
3:00 PM Two-Photon 3D Stereolithography with the Microlight 3D System
3:30 PM Dr. Robert K. Bradley, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Industrial and Systems Engineering
"Overview on the Microlight 3D System"
3:35 PM Alireza Godsi, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentors: Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley and Dr. James Henry
"Effects of Pore Size and Length on Release Rate of Drug-Analog Dyes in Two-Photon 3D Stereolithography Printed Microstructures"
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
Breakout Session 2 - Ballroom
Chair: Dr. Yan Yan
3:30 PM Lindsey Barrera, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Yan Yan
"Increasing Compliance in Elementary Aged Students with Autism"
3:45 PM Laci Graham, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Mentor: Dr. Yan Yan
"Emotionally Responsive Teaching Through “Read Aloud” for Pre-K Children in
Southeast Texas"
4:00 PM Sadia Rahman Jhilik, UT Arlington Mentor: Dr. Muhammad Huda
"A Guide to Vocal Health for Pre-professional and Neophyte Music Teachers"
Workshop 4 - Nechese (12)
Chairs: Dr. Binod Nainabasti and Dr. Cristian Bahrim
4:00 PM
to 
5:00 PM
Increasing Students' Interest in Becoming Physics Teachers
PHYSICS ALUMNI
Mr. Joshua Kamienski - Teacher – Humble ISD/Lee College
Mr. Bryan Neal - Faculty of Physics, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Institute of Technology
PHYSICS EDUCATION EXPERT
Dr. Geraldine Cochran - Physics Education Researcher
Associate Professor at The Ohio State University
PhysTEC COLLABORATION
Dr. Cristian Bahrim - PhysTEC Leader, Director of O.U.R., Professor of Physics, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University
TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Dr. Mamta Singh - Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Teacher Education Department, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University
PLANNING FOR PHYSICS TEACHER PROGRAM
Dr. Binod Nainabasti -- Physics Education Researcher, Instructor of Physics, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University
PROSPECTIVE PHYSICS TEACHER
Christopher Ezike -- Undergraduate Student in Physics, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University

Poster Session 2

Dr. Roy McCann Session and Dinner