UWA URS Program At A Glance 2024

-University Research Symposium (URS)-

12 th annual

U niversity R esearch S ymposium

Hybrid (In-person on UWA campus, USA, and Virtually)

Co-SPONSOR

March 4-5, 2024

The University of West Alabama

12TH Annual University Research Symposium (URS)

Hybrid

(In-person on UWA campus, USA, and Virtually)

March 4-5, 2024

The UNIVERSITY of WEST ALABAMA

LIVINGSTON, AL

Melissa Haab UWA

Tracy Keener UWA

Mustafa Morsy UWA

Danielle Miller UWA

Chris Theriot UWA

Kaleigh Pate UWA

Anouar Alami USMBA

Saad IbnSouda Koraichi USMBA

SPONSORS

Georgia-Pacific LLC is an American pulp and paper company based in Atlanta, Georgia, and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of tissue, pulp, paper, toilet and paper towel dispensers, packaging, building products and related chemicals, and other forest products – largely made from its own timber.[2][3] Since 2005, it has been an independently operated and managed subsidiary of Koch Industries. As of Fall 2019, the company employed more than 35,000 people at more than 180 locations in North America, South America and Europe.

SPONSORS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) is a nonprofit health insurance company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company was founded in 1936, provides coverage to over 3 million people and is a member of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBS). BCBSAL employs nearly 5,000 people, which includes almost 3,500 people at its corporate headquarters in Birmingham.

SPONSORS

Alabama Power Company, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a company in the southern United States that provides electricity service to 1.4 million customers in the southern twothirds of Alabama. It also operates appliance stores. It is one of four U.S. utilities operated by the Southern Company, one of the nation’s largest generators of electricity

SPONSORS

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR) is vital to the UWA campus. Located in Webb Hall, OSPR is a service division assisting faculty, staff, and students seeking external funds through proposal development and aid in managing awarded grants. OSPR is here to facilitate and enhance the grant writing process with experience and oversight. We want to help you do something that matters!

SPONSORS

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $1.5M in scholarships to The University of West Alabama (UWA) The project will directly benefit undergraduate students throughout the next six years. The project title is Biology Opportunities and Scholarships for Success II (BOSS II) Students accepted in the program will receive an annual scholarship of $8,500, renewable for up to 4 years. The UWA BOSS II scholarship is designed to support students financially and academically to complete their college degree within four years, leading to a career in biological or environmental sciences or joining graduate or professional schools.

SPONSORS

UWA CARES (Center for Achievement, Retention, and Enrichment Services) provides students access to centralized advising, mentoring, tutoring, workshops, open study hall, access to technology, and summer leadership camps. These services are provided free of charge to all students and are designed to assist students in overcoming barriers to achieving their academic goals. CARES uses a student-service-centered approach to provide support services, encourage participation in campus activities, and enrich the students’ overall campus experience. UWA CARES is located in Spieth Hall 200 and is funded through a US Department of Education grant.

CARES

Center for Achievement, Retention, and Enrichment Services

SPONSORS

The primary purpose of UWA-Teach is to increase the number of STEM teachers in Alabama and diversify the teacher workforce. UWA-Teach offers four-year degree plans that fully integrate students’ STEM content major requirements and UWA-Teach program requirements and allow students to obtain secondary STEM teaching certification while earning degrees in science, computer science, engineering, or mathematics. UWA-Teach prepares teachers with deep content knowledge and inquiry-based pedagogical strategies. The first two one-hour field-based courses allow students to try out teaching in a positive and supportive environment with no demand for a commitment to continue in the program. UTeach programs produce teachers at a lower cost than other leading programs, and our graduates stay in teaching longer, improve student performance in math and science, and influence students to enter STEM fields.

TEACH

OTHER SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

• Sumter County Farmers Federation

• UWA Cahaba Biodiversity Center

• UWA Black Belt STEM Education Institute

MESSAGE FROM THE URS CHAIR

On behalf of the organizing committee, I am pleased to warmly welcome all participants to the 12th annual University Research Symposium (URS)! We are thrilled to have you join us for this exciting event, where we will come together to explore the latest advancements, share insights, and foster collaboration in the diverse sciences fields.

To all the budding scientists and researchers joining us from the twenty participating universities in seven countries, your attendance at the URS is a testament to your commitment to furthering science and improving the world. The range of people attending this event demonstrates how various human undertakings, including science and education, can unite people. Whether you are a presenter or attendee, your contributions are integral to the URS’s success, and we thank you for that. Throughout the conference, I urge you to seize this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow professionally while sharing your passion for excellence in science, research, and education.

I want to express my profound appreciation to the URS sponsors and exhibitors. Your contribution played a pivotal role in making the URS conference a success. Your support provided a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities for many students from UWA and around the globe. Further, I am delighted that Dr. Melanin McReynolds is our keynote speaker, and I look forward to her talk. Her science is fascinating, and I am confident she will be a role model and inspirational figure to many of our students.

I wish you all a productive and enriching experience at the URS. May your time here be filled with inspiration, collaboration, and transformative insights that propel us toward a brighter future in science and education.

Warm regards,

Mustafa Morsy Chair and co-founder of the University Research Symposium

MESSAGE FROM THE UWA PRESIDENT

It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to all attendees of the 12th annual University Research Symposium, taking place on March 4 and 5 on our beautiful campus, and virtually.

The URS continues to be a cornerstone in providing invaluable experiences for our students, particularly undergraduates, aiding them in better preparation for graduate programs and enhancing their career opportunities.

We are excited that this year’s symposium was co-organized with the University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA), Fez, Morocco, providing a unique opportunity for students from both universities to connect and exchange scholarly and cultural knowledge. We are glad to welcome Dr. El Mestafa El Hadrami, USMBA vice president of research, and his team to UWA’s campus during the URS activities.

We are eager to share the remarkable accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff, and I extend my sincere thanks to all participants and mentors for their hard work in developing such stimulating and diverse research topics.

A special welcome is extended to our distinguished keynote speaker, Dr. Melanie McReynolds from Pennsylvania State University, and to all graduate schools and exhibitors participating in the event.

In closing, I wish all participants a fulfilling and rewarding experience during this important conference. Thank you for your enthusiastic participation, and I look forward to the success of the 2024 URS, hoping it will mark the beginning of many more conferences on your research agenda.

Warm regards,

Ken Tucker President

MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE DEAN

Iam delighted to extend a warm welcome to each of you joining us for the annual University Research Symposium in its 12th year at the University of West Alabama’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This year, we are proud to showcase an impressive array of 103 presentations, delivered through traditional and virtual mediums, by our dedicated undergraduate and graduate researchers. Our symposium is a vibrant platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and groundbreaking research across all disciplines, reflecting our commitment to the advancement of scientific knowledge and its application for societal benefit.

David Epstein, in his insightful book “Range,” asserts that “We learn in practice, not in theory.” This philosophy is at the heart of our symposium, emphasizing the critical role of hands-on research and the application of the scientific method in cultivating a deeper understanding of our world. By engaging directly with complex problems and exploring diverse hypotheses, our presenters demonstrate the dynamic nature of scientific inquiry and its essential contribution to progress.

This year is particularly special as we welcome our collaborators from the University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah in Fez, Morocco. This partnership not only broadens the scope of our symposium but also highlights the importance of international collaboration in tackling global challenges. Together, we celebrate the spirit of discovery and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that characterizes all fields.

The significance of inquiry-based instruction cannot be overstated—it is the foundation upon which the future is built, driving innovations that transform lives and shape our understanding of the universe. As we proceed with the presentations, let us embrace the opportunity to learn from each other and to inspire a continued dedication to scientific exploration and excellence.

Thank you for being part of this exciting journey of discovery. Your participation and contributions are what make our symposium a cornerstone event for the scientific community.

Best wishes,

Jeffery Merida Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Melanie R. McReynolds, Ph.D.

is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State University, holding the prestigious HHMI Hanna H. Gray Faculty Fellowship. Her research in the laboratory delves into the fascinating overlap between stress-induced metabolic aging and its implications for disease. Melanie is originally from Louisville, Mississippi and obtained her B.S. degree in Chemistry and Physics from Alcorn State University, actively participating in the NIH-funded Alcorn State to Penn State Bridges to the Doctorate Program.

Through this scientific pipeline initiative and institutional partnership, she earned her M.S. degree in Biological Sciences. Dr. McReynolds successfully completed her Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology at the Pennsylvania State University in 2017. Notably, Melanie’s exceptional contributions to the field have garnered recognition, including being named a Burroughs Wellcome Fund PDEP Awardee, HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow, and a Rising Star on the CellPress list of Top 100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America during her impactful postdoctoral work at Princeton University. Dr. McReynolds is a biochemist with expertise in unraveling the link between metabolic stress and aging. With over a decade of research, mentoring, and teaching experience, she is enthusiastic about contributing to the broader scientific community. Currently, Melanie is establishing her independent research group, focusing on shedding light on metabolic aging and disease. Her return to Penn State brought her into the role of the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

12 th Annual

University Research

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2024 Program At A Glance

All Time is Central Standard Time

March 3 Virtual Poster Gallery Opens

March 4 Virtual Meeting (Zoom)

9:00 am

Welcome Remarks and Opening of the 2024 URS - Announcements

9:30 am – 11:00 am Virtual Poster Session – Competitive

11:00 – 12:30 pm Break - Poster Session remains open - Networking – Zoom breakout rooms

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Undergraduate Oral Presentations Session A – Competitive

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Undergraduate Oral Presentations Session B – Competitive

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Graduate Oral Presentations Session C – Competitive

Graduate Oral Presentations Session D – Competitive

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Graduate Oral Presentations Session E – Competitive

Graduate Oral Presentations Session F – Competitive

Professionals Oral Presentations Session G – Non-Competitive

Professionals Oral Presentations Session H – Non-Competitive

March 5 In-Person Meeting (UWA Campus) Livingston, AL

8:30 am Registration and poster setup

9:00 am – 11:30 am Poster session – Competitive

9:00 am – 11:30 am Graduate School and Career Expo Session

11:30 am Group Photo (Webb Hall Front Steps)

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch and Networking (Bell Conference and Patio)

The poster session hall remains open.

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

5:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Graduate Oral talks (Bell Conference)

Bell Conference Center

Opening remarks and welcome messages

5:45 pm – 6:15 pm Dinner

6:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Keynote speech by Dr. Melanie McReynolds Mechanisms of NAD+ homeostasis in aging and disease.

7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Awards Ceremony and Photos

March 15, 2024 Award announcement for virtual competition (by email)

12 th Annual University Research Symposium (URS) 2024

Program At A Glance

March 4

Abstract no. Speaker’s Name

9:30 am - 11:00 am Virtual Poster Session

Moderator: Tracy Keener and Chris Theriot

1 Faiçal El Ouadrhiri

2 Slimane Omari

3 Youssra Kanzouai

4 Mohammed Zouiri

5 Sayma Alam

6 Hyunjun Lee

7 Sara Zarougui

8 Yassine Rhazi

9 José E. Lucas-López

10 José F. Sanabria-García

11* Slimane Mouchou

12*

Aleksandra Machlańska

13* Chelouati Tarik

14* Houda Serrar

15* Younas Aouine

16* Monika Marat

17* El Bourachdi Soukaina

Abstract Title

Citric acid assisted-hydrothermal carbonization of solid waste from essential oils industry: optimization using I-optimal experimental design and removal dye application

The Impact of Using an Educational Robot as an Educational Game on Middle School Students' Motivation to Study the Concept of pH in Chemistry

Synthesis and characterization of new chromone-isoxazolines conjugates via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition

Vulnerability’s Double Bind: Exploring Climate Change Effects On GenderBased Violence In Morocco

Improved Stability and in vitro Bioaccessibility of Lutein in Emulsions Stabilized by Octenylsuccinylated Starch and Pea Protein Isolate

Exploration of Mycovirus Content in Fungal Genomes

Qsar, dft studies, docking molecular and simulation dynamic molecular of 2-styrylquinoline derivatives through their anticancer activity on wild-type colon cancer cells p53hct 116++.

Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of The Anti- Corrosive Activity of Quinazoline-Derived Heterocycles on Carbon Steel, in 1m Hcl Medium

Survey of nutritional management in cattle extensive farms from the tropics (Guayas, Ecuador)

Nutritional characterization of tropical pastures used in cattle farms during the dry season (Guayas, Ecuador)

Thermoelectric Properties of Heusler Ferrimagnetic Semiconductors CrVTiAl: A Theoretical Investigation using r2SCAN Functional

The effect of polyploidization on phenotypic characteristics of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.)

Study on Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential of Chemically Profiled Essential Oils Extracted from Juniperus Phoenicea (L.) By Use of In Vitro and In Silico Approaches

Synthesis of Novel 2-arylidenehydrazinel-5-(4-chlorophenyl)thiazol-4(5H)-one and the Evaluation of their Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities

Synthesis and Characterization of a New Precursor of 1,2,3-Triazolic Amino Alcohols via Click Chemistry

Study on the mechanisms of increased tolerance of apple tetraploids to drought stress

Treatment of textile rejects by the coagulation-flocculation process: comparative study of cactus in the form of juice and powder with lime and optimization using response surface methodology.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Break – Poster Session remains open Networking – Zoom breakout rooms

Moderators: Kaleigh Pate and Mustafa Morsy

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Program At A Glance

March 4

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Undergraduate Oral Presentations Session A – Competitive

Moderators: Danielle Miller and Fallon Plowman

Vaccine hesitancy in the era of COVID-19 in Morocco: Case study

12:45

1:00

1:15

1:30

Talimi

A comparative genomics approach reveals a local genetic signature of Leishmania tropica in Morocco

Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 on Global Education in Anatomy and Physiology

A New Eco-friendly and Highly Emitting Mn-based Hybrid Perovskite Toward High-Performance Green Down-Converted LEDs

Study of the effect of tannic acid, gallic acid and epicatechin gallate on the inhibition of bacterial adhesion on 3D printing materials 1:45

Safae Er Raouan

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

12:30 25*

12:45 26

1:00 27

1:15 28

1:30 29*

1:45 30

2:00 31

Design, Synthesis and Structural Characterization and AntiBacterial Evaluation of New Isoxazoline Disubstitutes

Electrochemical Investigations of high voltage cathode Materials for Sodium ion batteries

Undergraduate Oral Presentations Session B – Competitive

Moderators: Chris Theriot and Will Atkinson

El Kssiri

Lamyae Mardi

Meryem Idboumlik

Deciphering the short and medium range orders in borophosphate glasses: Molecular Dynamics simulation approach.

Insight into аdsorption mеchаnism, modеling, аnd desirаbility function of mаlаchite green by sediment of Oued Sebou: BoxBehnken design аpplicаtion

Desorption Efficacy of Decavanadates for Methylene Blue in Aqueous Solution

Btissam Laghmam The Spectral idempotents of (b,c)-inverses

Imad El Mallahi

Raini Imad

Ez-Zoubi Amine

Progress in Vehicle Detection: Emphasizing Multi-Level Object Detection via Feature Pyramid Network and an Adaptive Hybrid Activation Function

Evaluating the Potential of Recycled Concrete Aggregates for Enhancing the Physical and Technical Properties of Marl Soil

Chitosan-grafted cyclodextrin via click chemistry as encapsulating agent to enhance the antibacterial activity of thymol.

12:30

12:30

12:45

1:00

1:15

1:30

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Program At A Glance

March 4

Abdelilah

Ihsane El Morabet

Biological and ecological characterization of freshwater fish in Zat Watershed (Morocco)

Analgesic, and antidepressant activities of Papaver rhoeas L. root and leaf extracts

Study of the dynamics and assessment of the risk of eutrophication of Lake Aguelmam Sidi Ali, Ramsar Site (Morocco)

Greening Healthcare: 3D Printed PLA Patches Coated with Mentha Pulegium Essential Oil and Βeta-Ionone Nanoparticles for Revolutionary Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Breakthroughs

Evaluation of the anti-lithiasis activity of the methanolic extract of Saussurea lappa (Clarke) in an in vitro and in vivo model 1:45

2:00

2:15 39

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

12:30 40

12:45 41

1:00 42

1:15

43

1:30 44

Widad Tbatou

Achaimae Kharchafi

1:45 45

2:00 46

2:15 47

(MLST) Approach

Investigation of the antioxidant potential and diuretic effect of Pine Bark of Morocco in Wistar Albinos rats.

The impact of various silica-based compound synthesis methods on carbon dioxide CO2 capture

Graduate Oral Presentations Session D – Competitive Moderator: LaJuan Hutchinson and Kirsten Cunningham

Faraz Ahmed

Fathima Fakiha Imam Khan

Fatin Tagnaouti Moumnani

Hajar El Mrayej

Hanane Souhassou

Sara Hajib

Simranjeet Singh

Youssra Kanzouai

Synthesis and Characterizations of MnTiO3 Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Rhodamine B dye in Aqueous Solution.

"Development of bacterial consortium for crude oil biodegradation".

Synthesis of an al/zno nanocomposite and its potential application to photocatalysis for the elimination of methyl orange under uv irradiation

Triazolopyrimidine Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review on their Synthesis, Reactivity, Biological Properties, and Molecular Docking Studies

Optimization of basic red 29 dye removal onto a natural red clay using response surface methodology

Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of the anticorrosive activity of new α-pyrazole amino acid precursors; and study of the antibacterial effect of 5-(thiophen-2-yl)-1H-tetrazole and its oxime derivative against ATCC reference strains and strains isolated from the hospital environment.

Enzyme-based biosensor for the electrochemical detection of atrazine

Synthesis and structural characterization of new chromoneisoxazoles hybrids via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition

12 th Annual University Research Symposium (URS) 2024

Program At A Glance

March 4

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

3:00 48

Graduate Oral Presentations Session E – Competitive Moderator: Wayne Korzanand and Byron Thetford

Aiza Maqbool

3:15 49

Fasiha Kashif

Sonochemical synthesis of TiO2/BiOBr nano photocatalysts for the production of functionalized fabrics

Electrocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production using composite metal oxide catalysts.

3:30 50 Jancy Garg Compost Tea and its Implications

3:45 51

4:00 52

4:15 53

Mohammed Zouiri

Noura Ouled Sihamman

Sabyasachi Koley

4:30 54 Bouzammit Rachid

4:45 55

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

3:00 56

3:15 57

3:30 58

3:45 59

4:00 60

4:15 61

4:30 62

4:45 63

Darkaoui Najoua

Vulnerability’s double bind: exploring climate change effects on gender-based violence in morocco

Enhancing Agricultural Stand Count Accuracy in Moroccan Sugar Beet Farms through AI-Assisted Drone-Based Remote Sensing,

Long term INM effects in a cereal-vegetable-pulse cropping system on phosphorus sorption characteristics in an acid Inceptisol of Eastern India

Synthesis and characterization of a new series of chromoneisoxazoline hybrid molecules

Study of the impact of climatic factors on the abundance and dynamics of sandfly populations

Graduate Oral Presentations Session F – Non-competitive Moderator: Catalina Casaru and Emily Stuart

Zunaira Kashif

Saoussan Annemer

Azdine El Ouaryaghli

Souad Maache

Safiya Es-Sehli

Muhammad Shoaib

Bilal Shoukat

Muhammad Shoaib

Study of the photocatalytic response of TiO2/Ag/ZnO multilayer coated cotton fabric for self-cleaning application.

Optimization of antifungal impact against wood rot fungi using nanoencapsulation of Salvia rosmarinus Speen and Cedrus atlantica Manetti essential oils in Gum Arabic

Diversity and dynamics of Coprophagous Scarabeid communities in the Southern Rif region (Morocco)

Acute and sub-chronic toxicity assessment of the aqueous extract of Salvia Blancoana subsp. mesatlantica (Lamiaceae) in Rodents

PO4- based Polyanion Type of Compounds As Cathode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries

Synthesis and testing of MgFe2O4/ZnO/perlite photocatalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water splitting and Dye Degradation Applications

Hydrogen and Carbon Nanotubes production strategy from waste plastics through microwave-assisted reactions with magneticbased catalysts

Visible light-responsive CdS/g-C3N4/TiO2 ternary heterojunction photocatalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen production from water splitting and photodegradation of Rhodamine B under visible light

12 th Annual University Research Symposium (URS) 2024 Program At A Glance

March 4

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Professionals Oral Presentations Session G – Non-competitive

Moderator: Anouar Alami and Julie Traeger

3:00 64

3:15 65

3:30 66

3:45 67

4:00 68

Cankui Zhang

Ihsane El Otmani

Ihssane El Bouchikhi

Tissue-specific engineering for crop improvement

Evaluating KAP in a Molecular Biology Laboratory of COVID-19 Diagnosis

The first assessment of the potential association between Angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 (ACE1) D/I polymorphism and COVID-19 severity in the Moroccan population

Arzine Aziz Synthesis, In-vitro, In-silico and DFT Studies of Novel Functionalized Isoxazoles as Antibacterial and Antioxidant Agents

Farzin Sheikh

4:15 69

Khadija Afzal

Experimental and statistical evaluation of catalytic valorization of mixed-density plastics for the production of carbon nanotubes and hydrogen fuel through microwave pyrolysis

Production of ZnxMg1-xFe2O4 Magnetic Nano-adsorbents for Removal of Cd (II) and Zn (II) Heavy Metal Ions from Wastewater

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Professionals Oral Presentations Session H – Non-competitive

Moderator: Mohamed Zouiten and Gena Robbins

3:00 70

3:15 71

3:30 72

3:45 73

4:00 74

4:15 75

4:30 76

Muhammad Rizwan Khalid Microwave assisted catalytic co-pyrolysis of plastic waste and cooking oil into liquid fuel

Muhammad Umer Saleem

Abdelaaziz El Bakkali

Elhassane El Hilali

Elhoucine Boualili

Mariella ChacónMorales

Sergine Abdou Khadir Fall

Amino-functionalization of CoFe2O4@SiO2 nanoparticles for removal of heavy metals from wastewater

Introducing Soft Skills in Modern School Life through Incorporating Project-Based Learning

Exploring Students' Knowledge of Soft Skills for Employability: Moroccan Limited Access Institutions as a Case Study

Revisiting Women’s Political Empowerment: The Implications of Gender Quota for Women’s Political Representation in Morocco

Evaluation of the welfare of free-roaming cats in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador

Synthesis by click chemistry and characterization of a new biheterocyclic phosphonic -aminoester by spectroscopic analysis technical

March 5

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Graduate Oral talks (Bell Conference)

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6:15 pm – 7:00 pm

7:00 pm – 7:15 pm

1 Ethan Brister Advancing Soybean Seed Protein: Insights from QQS gene exploration

2 Omar Hasannin Two-Phase Cytokinin Response in Delaying Leaf Senescence: Insights from Dark Induced Senescence in Arabidopsis

3 Rezwan Tanvir Taxonomically Restricted QQS Associated 1 (TRQA1): A Regulator of Plant Metabolism Controlling Protein and Starch Content

4 Md Imtiaz Kamrul A Miniaturized Broadband Vivaldi Antenna for Advanced Food Quality Assessment using Microwave Imaging

5 Zachary Choffin P2S2 Joint Angle Detection

6 Muzhi Wu Microwave imaging system

7 Abdeen Omer Sustainable Development in Low Carbon, Cleaner and Greener Energies and the Environment

Keynote speech: Dr. Melanie McReynolds Mechanisms of NAD+ homeostasis in aging and disease.

Awards Ceremony

GRADUATE SCHOOLS AND CAREER PARTICIPANTS

Participants

Name

Contact email

West Central Alabama AHEC Mercedes Lightfoot mercedes.lightfoot@wcaahec.org

Alabama Department of Environmental Management Alayna Boling alayna.boling@adem.alabama.gov

United Rentals

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Fastenal Company

Alabama Department of Revenue

Dave Compton dcompto@ur.com

Joshua Harvey jharvey4@fbi.gov

Evelyn Rivera evrivera@fastenal.com

James Dyer jasmine.dyer@revenue.alabama.gov

University of Alabama Graduate School Kaitlynn Beaird kmbeaird@ua.edu

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health Richard Bennett pholt@uab.edu

Jackson State University

East Tennessee State University

Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Byron Quick byron.a.quick@jsums.edu

Tom VerDow Verdow@etsu.edu

Katie Rowland Ellis kellis3@samford.edu

Sherman College of Chiropractic Will Tucker Wtucker@sherman.edu

Tuskegee University

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Melanee Hester mhester@tuskegee.edu

Linda Goodson cwesley@acom.edu

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We are grateful for the judges and session moderators for their time in supporting students.

Anathbandhu Chaudhuri Stillman College

Catalina Casaru UWA

El Ghali Houari USMBA

Fouad Ouazzani Chadi USMBA

Frank Roger UWA

Hoda Hassan UWA

Jessica Lotz UWA

Jeffrey Merida UWA

LaJuan Hutchinson UWA

Ling Li Mississippi State University

Mohamed Zouiten USMBA

Mohammed El Yazidi USMBA

Sharon Valverde USMBA

Wayne Korzan UWA

Fallon Plowman UWA

Will Atkinson UWA

Kirsten Cunningham UWA

Byron Thetford UWA

Emily Stuart UWA

Julie Traeger UWA

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