Summer 2009 Scholars
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Beckman Scholars Program |
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Emily Buckhouse Kalispell, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Characterization of the effect of Gd-chelator rigidity in a protein cage based MRI contrast agent | ||||
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Kevin Harlen Helena, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Exploring the properties of heme groups as electron shuttles in bacterioferritin using biomimetically synthesized platinum nanoparticles | ||||
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Courtney Reichhardt Butte, Montana |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Investigation of the catalase activity of a DpsL protein isolated from Sulfolobus solfataricus |
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INBRE Scholars |
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Patrick Bender Moscow, Idaho |
Biochemistry and Spanish
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| Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Investigation of CXCR4/T140 interactions |
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Christie Blaskovich Butte, Montana |
Biochemistry and French
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| Mentor: | Mark Quinn, Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
| Project: | Screening for small-molecule agonists of phagocytes | ||||
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Loribeth Evertz Joliet, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Sarah Codd, Mechanical Engineering | ||||
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Oscillatory flow phenomena in simple fluids and comlex fluids such as blood |
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Hilary Fabich Livingston, Montana |
Chemical Engineering |
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| Mentor: | Joseph Seymour, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
| Project: |
Rheological and MR characterization of Xanthan Gum/Locust Bean gum gels for drug delivery and biofilm model |
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Mary Ilgenfritz Corvallis, Montana |
Biology
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| Mentor: | Jovanka Voyich Kane, Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
| Project: |
Virulence capacity in Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from nasal microbiota |
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Shannon Kruse Belgrade, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Thermal stability of adeno associated virus using DSF |
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Allison MacGregor Park City, Utah |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Michael Franklin, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: |
Expression of novel, non-coding RNAs in Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
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Kyla Selvig Scobey, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Determining the Sulfolobus solfataricus receptors for STIV by proteomic analysis of membrane proteins |
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Garret Vo San Francisco, California |
Mathematics and Physics
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| Mentor: | Jeffrey Heys, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
| Project: |
Immersed boundary model of a viscoelastic biofilm |
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Pieter Waldenmaier Barnegat, New Jersey |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Trevor Rainey, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
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Synthesis of MDR-reversing alkaloids welwitindolinones |
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Sarah Walton Butte, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Mapping the binding site of small molecule CCR5 antagonists |
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USP Scholars |
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Alexandra Black Idaho Falls, Idaho |
Graphic Design and Liberal Studies |
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| Mentor: | Lori Lawson, Honors | ||||
| Project: |
Eco-tourism in the Dominican Republic |
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Jared Bozeman Bozeman, Montana |
Cell Biology
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| Mentor: | Brent Peyton, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Exploring microbial diversity in phosphate mine overburden using clone libraries | ||||
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Christopher Carter Bozeman, Montana |
Film
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| Mentor: | Ann Bertagnolli, MT INBRE and Honors | ||||
| Project: | Research of geographical film production | ||||
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Ellie Davis Princeton, New Jersey |
Evolution and Ecology
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| Mentor: | Brian McGlynn, Land Resources and Environmental Science | ||||
| Project: | Streamwater carbon and nitrogen characterization, Big Sky, Montana | ||||
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Sasha Dingle Jericho Vermont |
Psychology
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| Mentor: | Lori Lawson, Honors | ||||
| Project: |
Empowerment of women as a global poverty solution |
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Philip Gardner Hayden, Idaho |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Matthew Fields, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: |
Characterization of microbial communities from thermoalkaline springs in Yellowstone National Park |
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Jennifer Giskaas Ulm, Montana |
Geology
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| Mentor: | Colin Shaw, Earth Science | ||||
| Project: | Lone Mountain Rock Glacier: Identifying debris mantle thickness in order to identify an ice coring site | ||||
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Nicole Grypiuk Shellbrook, Canada |
Chemistry and Education
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| Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Analyzing protein post translation modifications and activity in Sulfolobus solfataricus during viral infection |
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Laura Hanson Bozeman, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Amy Wallner-Drake, Modern Languages | ||||
| Project: |
A comparative exploration of literacy and ownership among indigenous students in Mexico and Montana |
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Maggie Hebron Bozeman, Montana |
Film
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| Mentor: | Bill Rea, Architecture | ||||
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Berber culture and education: Mountain culture in the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco |
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Brian Johnson Spokane, Washington |
Film
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| Mentor: | Dennis Aig, Film and Photography | ||||
| Project: | Headed home | ||||
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Teresa Keserich Bozeman, Montana |
Graphic Design
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| Mentor: | Jeffrey Conger, Graphic Design | ||||
| Project: | Exploration of documentary photography and its application to periodical publications | ||||
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Aidan Lynn-Klimenko Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Film and Photography
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| Mentor: | Daniel Wise, Film and Photography | ||||
| Project: | Portraits of South America: Contrasts and parallels across borders | ||||
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Mary Bethany McMaster Hardin, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Lori Lawson, Honors | ||||
| Project: | An evaluation of public health in relation to microfinance: A case study in the Dominican Republic | ||||
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Pauline Powers-Peprah Bozeman, Montana |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Florence Dunkel, Plant Science and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Holistic management of malaria field survey in Sanambele, Mali | ||||
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Diana Rijks Crested Butte, Colorado |
Liberal Studies
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| Mentor: | Lori Lawson, Honors | ||||
| Project: | A Lonely Girl's Perspective | ||||
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Matthew Smith Bozeman, Montana |
Business Management
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| Mentor: | Cliff Montagne, Land Resources and Environmental Science | ||||
| Project: |
Montana COOP structure and economic development in western Kenya |
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Michael Spencer Willow Creek, Montana |
Architecture
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| Mentor: | Michael Everts, Architecture | ||||
| Project: |
Architecture for the other 98% |
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Ari Staven Livingston, Montana |
Chemical Engineering
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| Mentor: | Brent Peyton, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Optimization for growth and lipid accumulation of extremophilic microalgae | ||||
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Megan Sullivan Marshfield, Massachusetts |
Photography and Liberal Studies |
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| Mentor: | Ian van Coller, Film and Photography | ||||
| Project: | Subway surfing | ||||
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Michael Tarrant Butte, Montana |
Music Technology
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| Mentor: | Kristin McGarity, Music | ||||
| Project: |
Recording soundscapes of the Dominican Republic |
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Kate Trippe Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Political Science |
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| Mentor: | James Joyce, Film and Photography | ||||
| Project: | Psychology of gore: Explorations in horror cinema | ||||
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Kevin Volkening Pullman, Washington |
Chemical and Biological Engineering
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| Mentor: | Abbie Richards, Chemical and Biological Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Snow chemistry survey in regards to drillsite viability in Denali National Park | ||||