Fall 2019 SURF Program

Fall 2019 Tuesday - December 10, 2019 Wednesday - December 11, 2019 Thursday - December 12, 2019 KCC

Koki'o 202 & Lama Library

10 2:00 PM-4:30 PM Koki'o 202 2:00 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks

2:00 PM-4:00 PM Biology 142L Presentation - Mālama Maunalua 4:00 PM Closing Remarks; Clean-Up

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11 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lama Library 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome Oli E Ho Mai 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 1 - Native Hawaiian Academic Advancement Program(NHAA), Math, Botany, & Biology 10:40 AM - 11:55 AM | Lama 116 ECON 130 Presentation - President's Green Initiative Award Projects 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 2 - Engineering, Computer Science, & Math 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 3 - Engineering, Physics, Science of Sleep, Marine Biology 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Lama 118 ENG 100 Presentation - Escape Room 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Posters Session 4 - Sleep Science, Marine Biology, Respiratory Care,Microbiology, & Engineering 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 5 - Microbiology & Engineering 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 6 - Microbiology & Engineering 4:00 PM Closing Remarks; Clean-Up

12 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lama Library 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Lama 116 ECON 130 Presentation - President's Green Initiative Award Projects 10:44 AM - 11:55 AM | Lama 118 ENG 100 Presentation - Escape Room 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 1 - Marine Biology, Biology/Kai Yama, & Biology/Manu-o-ku 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Lama 118 ENG 100 Presentation - Escape Room 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 2 - Biology/Manu-o-ku & Microbiology 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Lama 2nd Floor Poster Session 3 - English 272: Hawai'i, Oceania & Asia Literature, Biology,Engineering 3:00 PM Closing Remarks; Clean-Up

Poster Presentations 2:00 PM-3:30 PM BIOL 124L

"Species Diversity of Algae in Paiko" Noemi Cavinder, Alex Gorbacheva, Angeliki Scordilis, Alana Watanabe "The Effectiveness of Invasive Algae Removal in Maunalua Bay" Keanu Rochette Yu-Tsuen, Isaiah Lopes, Kaimakana Racoma "Percent Cover and Comparison of Native Algae Species from 2017 to 2019 & Percent of Natives Pre vs Pull 2019" Melanie Simmons, Andrea Olsen, Noah Benjamin, Valentina Autran "The True Weight of Invasive Algae" Jhon Daculiat, Catherine Lee, Michael Morisato, Miriam Salameh "A 'Plot' Can Happen In 2 Years" Shaundee Ngirausui, Richard Hofschneider, Timathy Bond

Wed: Poster Presentations 10:00 AM B2B

"The Inhibitory Effects of Surface Area Reduction on Leucaena leucocephala" Nickolas Weatherwax "Why we Huki: a crash course for volunteers!"

Mack Jahnke

RI-BOT 101L

"Effects of Magnetism on Growth Rates of Naupaka Kahakai (Scaevola taccada)" Nickolas Weatherwax, Mario Stock, Nicole Gianetti, Krissy Kadooka "Effect of Different Fertilizers on Growth Rates of Scaevola taccada (Naupaka Kahakai)" Jay Takahashi, Dena Albino "Growth Effects of Mycorrhizae on the Coastal Plant Scaevola taccada" Fox Kajiwara, Paul Businger, Ellena Ravizza, Cynthia Shiu

SCI 295 EC

"Changes in the Bay: 10 Years of student research on algae composition in Maunalua Bay" Mack Jahnke

Wed: Poster Presentations 10:00 AM SCI 295 BT

SCI 295 MA

"Shifting the Balance in a Lowland Mesic Forest: Maximizing the Native Seed Bank" David Clements, Kanoa Nakamura, Joey Solomon-Williams, Matt Yoshikawa "The Pancake Flipping Problem" Dacia Barron, Kohlby Soong, Tiare Taylor-Brown "Path Planning" Sophia Pace, Blaize Nakamura, Keenan Mendoza "Polyominoes: The Truth Behind the Chessboard" Karl Merritt, Rhys Shinagawa, David Ornellas, Nanami Kimoto

11:00 AM CEÂ 270

"Locating Centroid Coordinates of Palolo Using Autodesk Software" Garett Janulewicz

Wed: Poster Presentations 11:00 AM CE 270

"Land of the Historic Honouliuli" Desmond Bustamante "Bountiful Resources and Pleasant ClimateKailua" Chih Ying Chen "Contextualizing Centroids in Real-World Situations by Identifying the Approximate Area Centroid Location of the Kalihi Ahupuaʻa" Alden Andrei Fernandez "Calculating Waikīkī’s Centroid Using Fusion 360 Computer Aided Design Software" Gunner Lemcke "Centroid: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works for All" Huy Nguyen "The Kuliʻouʻou Centroid: A Fusion of Tradition, Family and Science" Timothy Reimer "Analysis of the Centroid of the Honolulu Ahupuaʻa Including Landmarks" Cassidy Siegrist

Wed: Poster Presentations 11:00 AM CEÂ 270

"Presentations by: Jennifer Chinen Abigail Trowbridge Zachary Wadas

SCI 295 CS

"Timetabling Algorithms for Classroom Scheduling" Jatin Pandya, Tianhui Zhou

12:00/12:30 PM B2B

"Distributed Sensors and Control Systems for Mushroom Farming Optimization" Nikki Awakawa

BIOL 124L

"Honouliuli NWR Trash Composition and Origin" Reina Kamakanakealohionalani, Alana Kaleoonanionawailani, Gabrielle Bautista

Wed: Poster Presentations 12:00/12:30 PM BIOL 124L

"Honouliuli NWR Vegetation: Pre-Removal" Linh Bui, Daphnee Fagaragan, Natasha Nacion "Honouliuli NWR TRASH COMPOSITION AND DISTANCE FROM WATER" Bree Kipilii, Cherulise Fuimaono, Josiah Abalos "Honouliuli NWR Outplanting Of Native Plant Species" Trinity Gardner, Kate Gaucher, Jessie Hearther "Data To Not Take For Granite" Ashlyn McGarrah, Isabelle Stobie, Dianelys De Alba "Removing Invasive species at Honouliuli Wetlands to Help Native Species Thrive" Mahealani Hetrick, Nohealani Akana & Trinitie Tiitii

CEÂ 270

"Utilizing Static Stress Computer-AidedDesign Simulations and Topology Optimization for Improved Force Management of a Truss-Like Structure" Brent Shigano

Wed: Poster Presentations 12:00/12:30 PM Sleep Science

"Sleep and Cannabis" Azure Tolentino, Lexee Tollefsen, Toby Mitchell "Daily Exercise and Sleep" Alysa Smith, Riho Shirai, Satoko Matsunaga, Aki Tamura "Eat Right, Sleep Tight" Emily Martinez, Chantel Aduna, Chae Laroya, Chenyu Zhang "Effects of Guided Meditation on College Students’ Sleep Quality and Latency" Leo Evangelista, Hikialani Guzman, Tatianna Martin, Tiare Sabellano-Tsutsui "The Effects of Video Games on Sleep" Rio Martin, Jenna Hasan, Austin Chon

Spacegrant

"Survey of the Density Profiles of Galaxies Around Supermassive Black Holes in Different Periods of the Universe" Kiyomi Sanders

Wed: Poster Presentations 12:00/12:30 PM PHYS 170L

"The Study of Magnetic Levitation to Reduce Friction for Sustainable, CostEfficient Methods of Transportation" Hattachai Buttayotee, Allen Lum, Casper MacDhomhnaill-Rnhvtsh, Nina Young "Optimizing the Cost Effectiveness of the Hawaii Rail by Testing the Effect of Cross Sectional Area on Velocity" Seth Colburn, Bodie Collins, Tylor Pacheco, Portia Yee "An Investigation into the Ideal Pitch That Maximizes Energy Production of a Wind Turbine" George Gantes, Peter Lucas, Jatin Pandya, Joshua Tritt "Investigating the Effect of a Car's Shape on Its Energy Consumption During Collision" Jing Guo, Yucheng He, Dingyi Liu, Yang Zhong

1:00/1:30 PM B2B

"A CRISPR Cas9-Mediated Knock-Out: Importance of Optimization" Marco A. Leon & James Flynn

ENG 272M

"Ancient Hawaiian and Chamorro Lunar Calendars" Kathleen Bejado

Wed: Poster Presentations 1:00/1:30 PM MICR 240 / BIOL 275L

"Bordetella pertussis induces activation of human NK cells via the inflammasome in macrophages" Nikola Tuburcio "Genome editing of reef building coral using CRISPER / Cas9 Casey Malony The effects of genetic variation on the use of cytarabine for cancer treatments" Lexi Fryer "Abundance of P53 potentially contributing to cancer resistance in elephants and comparable cellular response to DNA damage in humans" Takumi Yanagisawa "Aves class-specific cis-regulatory elements and their roles in macroevolution of birdspecific features" Ako Hamada

PHYS 170L

"Investigating Drag Between Various Body Shapes of Sharks to Determine Effective Designs for Existing Sea Vessels" La‘akea Ali‘ifua, Nikki Arakawa, Sheri Lei Marzan, Marie Wong

Wed: Poster Presentations 1:00/1:30 PM RESPÂ Care Program

"The Effects of Urbanization and Environmental Factors on Development of Asthma" Alyssa Duropan "The Risks of Lung Cancer" Dylan Caballes "The Risk of Respiratory Failure for Patients with Muscular Dystrophy" Eloisa Calaycay "Effects of Maternal Pregnancy on Fetal Lung Development" Jamaica Aquino "Management of Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea" Jessica Nicolas "Endobronchial Valves: A Cure for Severe Emphysema?"

Kylie Ishimaru "The Effects of Long-Term Exposure of Air Pollution Causing Chronic Bronchitis" Leah Kaaua-Acorda

Spacegrant

Density of Galaxies Around Messier 87" Celeste Guiles

Wed: Poster Presentations 1:00/1:30 PM RESP Care Program

"The Effects of Using CPAP on Obstructive Sleep Apnea" Loreto Mendoza Jr "COPD Due to Exposure of Biomass Smoke vs. Tobacco Smoke" "The Positive Effects of Yoga Breathwork on COPD Patients" Melanie Kim "Preventing Aspiration Pneumonia in the Elderly" Nichole Francis "Correlation between Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea" Pene Salima "Correlation between Vaping and Lipoid Pneumonia" Sean Buenaflor "Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia" Trevor Kakuda

SCI 295 BL

"Surf forecasts: Is the most popular also the most accurate?"

Andrew Thiele

Wed: Poster Presentations 1:00/1:30 PM SCI 295 MICR

"CRISPER / Cas9 mediated knock-out of an aberrant kappa light-chain gene from the murine SP2/0 myeloma cell line" Marco A Leon & James Flynn

2:00 & 3:00 PM ME 213

"Design of a Sensor System for use in a Wind-Tunnel to Study the Aerodynamic Forces on Scaled-Model Aircrafts" La‘akea Ali‘ifua, Jennifer Chinen, Brent Shigano, Abigail Trowbridge "Hardware Design & Fabrication of Wind Tunnel Components for Aerodynamic Model Testing & Renewable Energy Production" Zachary Anderson, Christian Edwards, Allen Lum, Brandon Mabuti, Aaron Tong, Darren Yamane "Optimizing the Aerodynamics of Fabricated 3D Models in a Wind Tunnel to Improve Vehicle Mobility and Renewable Energy Production" Alden Andrei Fernandez, Sheri Lei Marzan, Blayze Remata, Gavin Yamanaka

ESW

"Web-Based Digital Sensor System to Track Real-Time Flow Rate to Promote Water Conservation" Sheri Lei Marzan

Thu: Poster Presentations 10:00 AM SCI 295

"Analyzing and Characterizing Simulated Impact Craters Using the AR Sandbox" Alden Andrei Fernandez "Assessing the Aerodynamic Performance of Airfoils With Vortex Generator Additions" Brent Shigano

11:00 AM Biodiversity REU

"Ka Ho'āʻo ʻana ʻo Coliphage i Hawaiʻi" Christian Bolacito

12:00/12:15 PM B2B

"Hakalau Forest NWR - Outplanting Project" Alohi Madrona

Math 103

"Macaron Tower" Jennifer Daza Untitled Presentation Yoshi F

SCI 295 ES (Kai Yama)

"Ecological Reconstruction Within Food Sustainability: Hawaii and Japan" Akanesi Kaufusi "Local Food Sustainability: Hawaii and Japan" Travis Tiqui

Thu: Poster Presentations 12:00/12:15 PM SCI 295 ES (Kai Yama)

"Modern Technology to Support Food Sustainability in Hawai‘i and Japan" James Lee "Hawai‘i and Japan Food Sustainability Through The Generations" Isaian Lopes "Japanese and Hawaiian Cultural Practices: Traditional Knowledge for a Sustainable Food Production" Keanu Rochette Yu-Tsuen "Sustainable Agriculture in Hawai‘i & Japan" U‘i Jesse-Kealanahele

SCI 295 BL

"Assessing benthic coral growth in distinct areas along O'ahu's south shore" Sarah Brand "Visualizing coral bleaching and recovery on the south shore of O'ahu" Indra Julian Hidekazu Nakayama

1:00 PM MICR 161

"The 'Red Wolf Disease': Systemic Lupus Erythematosus" Charlene Agustin "Immunology of Rheumatoid Arthritis" Rebecca Kagami

Thu: Poster Presentations 1:00 PM MICR 161

"Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis" Ryan Luce "Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus" Bianka MaGill "HLA-region gene related to Alopecia areata" Erika Matsui "How Can Bread Be Toxic?"

Rayne McArthur "Bordetella pertussis induces activation of human NK cells via the inflammasome in macrophages" Nikola Tuburcio

SCI 295 EC

"Manu-o-Ku" James Lee

2:00 PM B2B

"Investigating the Difference in Power Generated by Fixed and Solar Tracking Photovoltaic Panels During a 12-Hour Period" Kimberlymae Rodriguez

ENG 272M

"The Night Marchers" Sunny Bell

Thu: Poster Presentations 2:00 PM ENG 272M

"King Kamehameha (Early Years, Battle of Nu‘uanu, Leadership)" Isaiah Castro, Michelle Hyunh "Sacred Falls" Caleb Chun "Origin Stories: Japan and Hawai‘i" Michael Cox "King Kamehameha I and the Naha Stone" Samuel Ehrhart "Waipi‘o Valley" Danielle Gersonde "Origin of Hawaiian Agriculture" Quillen Kimleigh "Maui: Trickster or Hero?"

Erica Lee "Greek and Hawaiian" Leiolani Malagon Leon "Wakea and Rangi" Kealakekua Meyer "Mauna Kea" Laura Nullany "Crouching Lion" Trisha Kay Viejo "Pueo" Miles Hogarth

Math & Science:

'Ike Wai URE:

Austin Anderson John Berestecky Alan Garcia Aaron Hanai Wendy Kuntz Mackenzie Manning Lisa Miller John Rader Radovan Milincic Mike Ross Maria Bautista Amy Yamashiro Li-Anne DelaVega Carin Tamayo

Jennifer Engels Barb Bruno Ku'i Keli'ipuleole

Papa & Wākea + Project 'Olonā:

Communications:

Keauhou MitchelAlden Keisha Nakamura Keolani Noa

English:

Anatomy & Physiology: Sheryl Shook

Health Science: Jung Kim

Economics: Jaclyn Lindo

Lisa Bright

Portia Delafuente

STEM Peer Mentors

Board of School Publications

Contact Info Kapi'olani Community College 4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, HI 96816.

Li-Anne Delavega STEM Outreach Coordinator ldelaveg@hawaii.edu (808) 734-9440.