Spring Banquet 2009
April 16, 2009
The Center for Undergraduate Research hosted a Spring Banquet at the Merket Alumni Center to recognize outstanding undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors from Texas Tech University.
The Center for Undergraduate Research Scholars
Featured Guest Speaker Dr. Jaclyn Canas
Remarks shared by Dr. Juan Munoz, Vice President and Associate Vice Provost, Faculty and Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers and Outstanding Faculty Mentors were selected from undergraduate students and their faculty mentors associated with The Center for Undergraduate Research, the Honors College, and HHMI. The following students and faculty members were recognized for their great achievements and contributions.
Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards
Nicholas Bergfeld
Neuronal Distribution of Urocortin-1 and Urocortin-3 in an Anuran Amphibian
Heather Darnell
The Ancient and Exotic Aulos
Nichole Hodge
Removal of Middle Weight Molecules During Kidney Dialysis
Katrina DeLeon
Developing a Diabetic Chronic-wound Mouse Model to Study Bacterial Biofilm Infections
Joseph Martin
Viability of Mice Embryos Post Electromagnetic Field Exposure
Allison Spencer
Visualizing the Cephalic Furrow Formation During Drosophila Gastrulation
Heather Thomas
Two Different Lights: Media and Race Relations Along the U.S./Mexico Border During the Mexican Revolution
Mattie Wilson
Genetic Analysis of Phospholipid Metabolism in Leishmania
Miranda Woodruff
Marital Infidelity and Religion: Deviant Individuals and Their Religiosity
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards
Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo
Dr. Margaret Elbow
Dr. Ann Hawkins
Dr. Kendra Rumbaugh
Dr. Jean Strahlendorf
Dr. Jeffrey Thomas