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Publications

Arora, A. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biologyhttps://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Blackledge, A. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biology. https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Bucks, A. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biologyhttps://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Gachagua, C. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biology. https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460 

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Gledhill, A. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biology. https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Gooden, G. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biology. https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Grogan, E. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biology. https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Norman, L. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biology. https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Putnam, S. (Mar. 2025). Genome sequences of cluster E mycobacteriophages Xandras and BigBubba. microPublication Biology. https://doi.org/10.17912/micropub.biology.001460

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Presentations

Ali, I. (Oct. 2024). Three-dimensional metal-organic framework of Zinc(II) and Histidine. Presented at the 75th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta, GA. 

            Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Ali, I. (Apr. 2025). Three-dimensional metal-organic framework of Zinc(II) and Histidine. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Bangbo Yan, WKU Chemistry

Anderson, A. (Nov. 2024). Qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations in abstract spaces. Presented at the 44th Annual WKU Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Lan Nguyen, WKU Mathematics

Anderson, A. (Apr. 2025). Qualitative behavior of solutions to differential equations in abstract spaces. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Lan Nguyen, WKU Mathematics

Arora, A. (Apr. 2024). Discovery and analysis of mycobacteriophage Smar. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Arora, A. (Nov. 2024). Investigating the regulation of cell cycle and shape by the polarity proteins and the mitotic exit network in yeast. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Joseph Marquardt, WKU Biological Sciences

Arora, A. (Feb. 2025). Investigating the regulation of cell cycle and shape by the polarity proteins and the mitotic exit network in yeast. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science, Boston, MA.

            Mentor: Dr. Joseph Marquardt, WKU Biological Sciences

Arora, A. (Apr. 2025). Investigating the regulation of cell cycle and shape by the polarity proteins and the mitotic exit network in yeast. Presented at the Yale Undergraduate Research Conference, New Haven, CT.

            Mentor: Dr. Joseph Marquardt, WKU Biological Sciences

Asbell, L. (Apr. 2024). Application of gaussian tools for the study of molecular symmetry. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry

Asbell, L. (Apr. 2024). Application of gaussian tools for the study of molecular symmetry. Presented at the 3rd Annual Data Science Day at WKU, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry

Asbell, L. (Nov. 2025). Application of Gaussian tools for the study of physical concepts in chemistry. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry

Asbell. L. (Apr. 2025). Applying Gaussian tools for the study of physical and organic chemistry. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry 

Ashley, A. (Nov. 2023). Novel synthesis of maghemite nanospheres on nickel foam as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Highland Heights, KY.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (Nov. 2023). Containment lattices for interval POSETs of permutations. Presented at the 43rd Annual WKU Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Tom Richmond, WKU Mathematics

Ashley, A. (Feb. 2024). Novel synthesis of maghemite nanospheres on nickel foam as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (Mar. 2024). Novel synthesis of maghemite nanospheres on nickel foam as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (Apr. 2024). Novel synthesis of maghemite nanospheres on nickel foam as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting. Presented at the 2024 Royal Society of Chemistry Catalysis and Technology Symposium, London, UK.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (Apr. 2024). Novel synthesis of maghemite nanospheres on nickel foam as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting. Presented at the Stanford Research Conference, Stanford, CA.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (May 2024). Increasing green hydrogen production accessibility: Novel synthesis of maghemite nanosphere electrode for bifunctional alkaline water splitting. Presented at the International Science and Engineering Fair, Los Angeles, CA.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (Sept. 2024). Novel synthesis of maghemite nanospheres on nickel foam as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting. Presented at the 38th Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Manchester, UK.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (Oct. 2024). Novel synthesis of maghemite nanospheres on nickel foam as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting. Presented at the National Research Conference at Penn, Philadelphia, PA.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ashley, A. (Nov. 2024). Containment lattices for interval posets of permutations. Presented at the 44th Annual WKU Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Tom Richmond, WKU Mathematics

Ashley, A. (Nov. 2024). Relativistic fermion dynamics in fuzzy space time: The fuzzy Dirac equation. Presented at the 44th Annual WKU Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Ashley, A. (Nov. 2024). Trigonometric functions in discrete fractional calculus. Presented at the 44th Annual WKU Mathematics Symposium, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ferhan Atici, WKU Mathematics

Ashley, A. (Nov. 2024). Relativistic Fermion dynamics in noncommutative space time: The fuzzy Dirac equation. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Ashley, A. (Jan. 2025). Relativistic fermion dynamics in noncommutative space-time: The fuzzy Dirac equation. Presented at the Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association, Cambridge, MA.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Ashley, A. (Feb. 2025). Relativistic Fermion dynamics in noncommutative space time: The fuzzy Dirac equation. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science, Boston, MA.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Ashley, A. (Mar. 2025). Derived magnetite nanosheets on nickel foam as a highly active electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Qiu Ren, UC Santa Cruz Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ateyeh, M. (Apr. 2024). Cleaning of surgical tools with high-power picosecond laser pulses. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ali Er, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Ateyeh, M. (Nov. 2025). Improving photodeactivation rate of pathogens using nanoparticles and efflux pump inhibitors. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ali Er, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Blackledge, A. (Apr. 2024). Discovery and analysis of mycobacteriophage Hetestia. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Blackledge, A. (Nov. 2024). Functional characterization of a bacteriophage gene product that is toxic to Mycobacterium smegmatis. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Blackledge, A. (Feb. 2025). Functional characterization of a bacteriophage gene product that is toxic to Mycobacterium smegmatis. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science, Boston, MA.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Blackledge, A. (Mar. 2025). Functional characterization of a bacteriophage gene product that is toxic to Mycobacterium smegmatis. Presented at Posters at the Capitol, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Blackledge, A. (Apr. 2025). Analyzing the function of a bacteriophage gene toxic to Mycobacterium smegmatis. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Bowling, S. (Apr. 2025). Nexus: XR Lab game design research project. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Mark Simpson, WKU Art & Design

Browder-Seguin, J. (Apr. 2025). Unconscious political messaging in children's films: An analysis of The Nut Job (2014). Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Dorothea Browder, WKU History

Castaneda, B. (Apr. 2024). A Compact VOC monitor for NASA space missions. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Vladimir Dobrokhotov, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Chasmawala, Z. (Mar. 2024). Modeling neuron energy efficiency and consumption using Hodgkin-Huxley equations with analysis and application. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics

Chasmawala, Z. (Apr. 2024). Modeling neuron energy efficiency and consumption using Hodgkin-Huxley Equations. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Chasmawala, Z. (May 2024). Modeling neuron energy efficiency and consumption using Hodgkin-Huxley Equations. Presented at the International Science and Engineering Fair, Los Angeles, CA.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Chasmawala, Z. (Nov. 2025). Modeling neuron energy efficiency and consumption using Hodgkin-Huxley equations with analysis and application. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Tony Simpao, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Dant, J. (Apr. 2024). Herbaceous plant diversity. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Martin Stone, WKU Agriculture

Detre, E. (Apr. 2024). Surf or turf? Observing differences in achieving a target heart rate, rate of perceived exertion, and pain pressure threshold in water-based vs. land-based walking. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. David Bell, WKU Physical Therapy

Elmore, J. (Apr. 2024). Observations of 1ES 0647+250, an active galactic nucleus classified as a blazar, with WKU’s 1.3m Robotically Controlled Telescope (RCT) and NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) observed 1ES 0647 + 250. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Michael Carini, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Elmore, J. (Apr. 2025). Distinguishing between flat spectrum radio quasars and BL Lacertae objects using optical variability. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Carini, WKU Physics & Astronomy

Er, A. (Apr. 2024). Formation of picosecond laser-induced periodic surface structures on steel for knee arthroplasty prosthetics. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ali Oguz Er, WKU Physics

Er, A. (Apr. 2024). Numerical simulation method for analyzing rolling motion of a cylinder filled with viscous fluid. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ivan Novikov, WKU Physics

Gachagua, C. (Apr. 2025). General perception of drug effectiveness. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Jacob Byl, WKU Economics

Gledhill, A. (Apr. 2025). Discovery, characterization, sequencing and annotation of the novel mycobacteriophage xandras. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Gooden, G. (Apr. 2024). The discovery and analysis of the novel siphoviridae mycobacteriophage Bigbubba. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Goodin, A. (Apr. 2025). EEG biomarkers as a method to indicate PTSD. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Sungjin Im, WKU Psychology

Hans, K. (Apr. 2025). Leaf litter invertebrate diversity in Cloudbridge, Costa Rica. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Keith Philips, WKU Biological Sciences

Harris, F. (Apr. 2025). The role of substance use in the methods of non-suicidal self injurious behaviors. Presented at the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Meeting.

            Mentor: Dr. Jenni Teeters, WKU Psychological Sciences

Hartman, Q. (Apr. 2024). Herbaceous plant diversity. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Martin Stone, WKU Agriculture

Hauber, A. (Apr. 2025). Investigating the Twin Prime Conjecture. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Dominic Lanphier, WKU Mathematics

Hyman, E. (Jan. 2024). Limits on UV-optical variability in the Herbig Ae star AB Aur. Presented at the 243rd American Astronomical Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

            Mentor: Gerard Williger, University of Louisville Department of Physics and Astronomy

Hyman, E. (Apr. 2024). An analysis of the nuclear pore complex in drosophila melanogaster. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biological Sciences

Hyman, E. (Apr. 2025). Unconscious political messaging in children's films: An analysis of The Nut Job (2014). Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Dorothea Browder, WKU History

Isaacs, K. (Apr. 2024). Application of gaussian tools for the study of molecular symmetry. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry

Isaacs, K. (Apr. 2024). Application of gaussian tools for the study of molecular symmetry. Presented at the 3rd Annual Data Science Day at WKU, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry

Isaacs, K. (Nov. 2024). Application of Gaussian tools for the study of physical concepts in chemistry. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry

Isaacs, K. (Nov. 2024). Enhancing photon detection for deeply virtual Compton scattering at the Electron-Ion Collider. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Renee Fatemi, University of Department Kentucky Physics & Astronomy

Isaacs, K. (Feb. 2025). Enhancing photon detection for deeply virtual Compton scattering at the Electron-Ion Collider. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science, Boston, MA.

            Mentor: Dr. Renee Fatemi, University of Department Kentucky Physics & Astronomy

Isaacs, K. (Apr. 2025). Applying gaussian tools for the study of physical and organic chemistry. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Maddox, WKU Chemistry 

Joung, J. (Mar. 2024). Integration of zinc finger protein arrays into a microfluidic device for detecting specific pathogens. Presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2024 Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Mentor: Dr. Moon-Soo Kim, WKU Chemistry

Joung, J. (Apr. 2024). Integration of zinc finger protein arrays into a microfluidic device for detecting specific pathogens. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Moon-Soo Kim, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (Apr. 2024). Developing a novel fluorescent sensor for detecting analytes in an aqueous medium. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (Apr. 2024). Developing phenanthroimidazole-based fluorescent sensor for efficient analyte detection. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (Nov. 2024). Developing a novel fluorescent sensor for detecting analytes in an aqueous medium. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (Feb. 2025). Developing a novel fluorescent sensor for detecting analytes in an aqueous medium. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science, Boston, MA.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (Mar. 2025). Developing a novel fluorescent sensor for detecting analytes in an aqueous medium. Presented at Posters at the Capitol, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (Apr. 2025). Developing a novel phenanthroimidazole-based fluorescent sensor for detecting analytes in an aqueous medium. Presented at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (Apr. 2025). Developing a novel phenanthroimidazole-based fluorescent sensor for detecting analytes in an aqueous medium. Presented at the Yale Undergraduate Research Conference, New Haven, CT.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Kotagiri, V. (May. 2025). Developing a novel phenanthroimidazole-based fluorescent sensor for detecting analytes in an aqueous medium. Presented at the International Science and Engineering Fair, Columbus, OH.

            Mentor: Dr. Lei Li, WKU Chemistry

Mendez-Cano, J. (Apr. 2025). Carbon storage in old and new growth cloud forests. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Martin Stone, WKU Agriculture and Food Science 

Norman, L. (Apr. 2024). Discovery and analysis of mycobacteriophage Forman. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Rodney King, WKU Biological Sciences

Norman, L. (Nov. 2024). The effect of Myxococcus Xanthus on the production of secondary metabolites when grown in the presence of different prey. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Brian Bill, Vanderbilt University Department of Biological Sciences

Norman, L. (Apr. 2025). The effect of Myxococcus Xanthus on the production of secondary metabolites when grown in the presence of different prey. Presented at the Yale Undergraduate Research Conference, New Haven, CT.

            Mentor: Dr. Brian Bill, Vanderbilt University Department of Biological Sciences

Papp, E. (Oct. 2024). A metal-organic framework of Cobalt (II) and 1,10-Phenanthroline-4,7- dicarboxylate. Presented at the 75th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta, GA.    

            Mentor: Dr. Bango Yan, WKU Chemistry

Papp, E. (Mar. 2025). Heteronuclear metal-organic framework of Cobalt (II) and Ruthenium (II). Presented at Spring 2025 American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA. 

            Mentor: Dr. Bango Yan, WKU Chemistry

Papp, E. (Apr. 2025). Heteronuclear metal-organic framework of cobalt (II) and ruthenium (II). Presented at the ARTP Day of Celebration of Student Research, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Bango Yan, WKU Chemistry

Patel, J. (Feb. 2025). Up-regulation of VCAM1 on ECs and down-regulation of KLF-4 by Fibronectin can be attenuated by FUD: Implications for Atherosclerosis progression. Presented at the Kentucky Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Louisville, KY.

            Mentor: Emily Meredith, Yale University School of Medicine

Peak, F. (Apr. 2024). RGB 0521+211: A blazar observed from the ground with WKU’s Robotically Controlled Telescope (RCT) and space with NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Carini, WKU Physics and Astronomy

Peak, F. (Apr. 2025). A study on the diversity and distribution of birds in Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Martin Stone, WKU Agriculture & Food Science

Peak, F. (Apr. 2025). Distinguishing between flat spectrum radio quasars and BL Lacertae objects using optical variability. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Carini, WKU Physics & Astronomy

Philpot, J. (Apr. 2025). Using aquatic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to determine the effect of location on water quality in the Costa Rican cloud forest. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Martin Stone, WKU Agriculture and Food Science 

Putnam, S. (Nov. 2024). V-type ATPase's role in Drosophila melanogaster air sac primordium development. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

            Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biological Sciences

Putnam, S. (Feb. 2025). V-type ATPase's role in Drosophila melanogaster air sac primordium development. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science, Boston, MA.

             Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biological Sciences

Putnam, S. (Apr. 2025). V-type ATPase's role in Drosophila melanogaster air sac primordium development. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biological Sciences

Putnam, S. (Apr. 2025). V-type ATPase's role in Drosophila melanogaster air sac primordium development. Presented at the ARTP Day of Celebration of Student Research, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biological Sciences

Putnam, S. (Jun. 2025). V-type ATPase's role in Drosophila melanogaster air sac primordium development. Presented at the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools Student Research Conference in Huntsville, AL. 

            Mentor: Dr. Ajay Srivastava, WKU Biological Sciences

Quinn, M. (Apr. 2025). Black/White residential segregation and rates of black homicide victimization. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. James Kanan, WKU Sociology & Criminology

Quinn, M. (Apr. 2025). Black/White residential segregation and rates of black homicide victimization. Presented at the Southern Sociological Society 2025 Meeting, Charlotte, NC. 

            Mentor: Dr. James Kanan, WKU Sociology & Criminology

Roberts, T. (Nov. 2023). Serial immunohistochemistry stains to examine glial cells in mice with amyloid precursor protein. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Highland Heights, KY.

Mentor: Dr. Adam Bachstetter, UK Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center

Scott, D. (Apr. 2025). Strategies and outcomes of an hourglass quadruel. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Dominic Lanphier, WKU Mathematics

Shaikh, R. (Apr. 2025). Resilient architecture: Developing infrastructure to mitigate flooding. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Aly Shahnaz, WKU School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Thelen, D. (Nov. 2024). Quantitative analysis of geochemistry and flow dynamics in the Great Onyx Groundwater Basin, Mammoth Cave National Park. Presented at the Kentucky Academy of Science, Frankfort, KY.

Mentor: Lee Anne Bledsoe, WKU Crawford Hydrology Lab

Thelen, D. (Feb. 2025). Quantitative analysis of geochemistry and flow dynamics in the Great Onyx Groundwater Basin, Mammoth Cave National Park. Presented at the American Junior Academy of Science, Boston, MA.

Mentor: Lee Anne Bledsoe, WKU Crawford Hydrology Lab

Thelen, D. (Apr. 2025). Quantitative analysis of geochemistry and flow dynamics in the Great Onyx Groundwater Basin, Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Lee Anne Bledsoe, WKU Crawford Hydrology Lab

Thelen, D. (Apr. 2025) Quantitative analysis of geochemistry and flow dynamics in the Great Onyx groundwater basin, Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Presented at the ARTP Day of Celebration of Student Research, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Lee Anne Bledsoe, WKU Crawford Hydrology Lab

Vilt, M. (Apr. 2025). Exploring the morphology of the inner and peripheral ear of the loricariid catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis. Presented at the WKU Student Scholar Showcase, Bowling Green, KY. 

            Mentor: Dr. Michael Smith, WKU Biological Sciences

Williams, E. (Mar. 2025). GRADE: Grading and Assessment of Database ER Diagrams. Presented at the 56th Association for Computing Machinery Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Pittsburgh, PA.

            Mentor. Dr. Guangming Xing, Computer Science


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