Texas Tech University

Upcoming Events at the Department of Environmental Toxicology

June 2025

Doctoral Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
June 24th, 2025 at 9:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Kenneth Kikanme
Kenneth Kikanme
"Doctoral Defense"

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
June 3rd, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Lakshmi Reddi
Lakshmi Reddi
"Masters Defense"

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
June 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Jaleigh Morales
Jaleigh Morales
"Masters Defense"

May 2025

Doctoral Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
May 20th, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Ramji Kandel
Ramji Kandel
"Doctoral Defense"

Departmental Seminar
ENTX Lecture Hall
April 18, 2025 at 11:00 am
 Nick Dunham Ph.D.
Nick Dunham, Ph.D.
Senior Toxicologist with Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik (BASF)

Spring Banquet Lunch & Learn Seminar
ENTX Lecture Hall
May 2, 2025 at 12:00 am
Nick Dunham Ph.D.
Nick Dunham, Ph.D. (Previous Alum)

Senior Toxicologist with Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik (BASF)

April 2025

Departmental Seminar
ENTX Lecture Hall
April 18, 2025 at 11:00 am
Board Cerified Anatomic Veterinary Pathologist, Dr Nanny Wenzlow
Nanny Wenzlow, Ph.D.
Veterinary Forensic Pathology and Toxicology

Departmental Seminar
ENTX Lecture Hall
April 25, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ife Bamgbose, M.S., DABT
Ife Bamgbose, M.S., DABT
My Roadmap to Environmental Consulting

March 2025

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Sydney Sylvester
Sydney Sylvester
“The Deep Dive: A Review of the Last Ten Years of Aquatic Decomposition Developments and Experimental Schemes”

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Gabrielle Greenstone
Gabrielle Greenstone
"Drones as Forensic Tools: Assessing their Impact in Criminal Investigations"

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Avery Oswald
Avery Oswald
“Color Analysis in Forensic Science”

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2025 at 10:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, bottle
Ana Munoz
“The Impact of Clothing Laundering on Decomposition using Pig Models”

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2025 at 9:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Kaybre Lafon
Kaybre Lafon
“Competency to Stand Trial: An Evaluation of Examinations across the United States”

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hallr
March 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Johnnie Cordell
Johnnie Cordell
“The Impact of Soil Type and Cohort Size on Pupation Depths for the Forensically Important Blow Fly, Phormia regina (Diptera: Calliphoridae)”

Master's Defense
ENTX Theater
March 25, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Peter Nguyen
Peter Nguyen
“Validating Methods on Determining Personality Traits From Handwriting”

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 14, 2025 at 10:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Kortnie Koebel
Kortnie Koebel
“A Comparative Analysis of Blunt Force Trauma Decomposition Rates Utilizing Pig Models”

Master's Defense
ENTX Theater
March 11, 2025 at 11:30 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Aubrey Barney
Aubrey Barney
“Detecting Fentanyl in Human Nails and Exploring the Inhibition Mechanism of Fentanyl on Butyrylcholinesterase vis Spectroscopy and Machine Learning”

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 7, 2025 at 10:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Nayelly Rangel
Nayelly Rangel
“The Chemical Fingerprint of Smokeless Powders: Insights from Headspace Odor Volatiles”

Master's Defense
ENTX Theater
March 4, 2025 at 11:30 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Haylie Browning
Haylie Browning
“An Assessment of Volatile Odor Profiles from Polymers used in the Fabrication of Ghost Guns”

February 2025

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
February 28, 2025 at 12:30 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Zoe Monogan
Zoe Monogan
"Evaluation of Species, Biological Sex, and Post-Collection Sample Handling Effects on the Volatile Odor Profile of Immature Blow Flies"

October 2024

Doctoral Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
October 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Lauren Garrett
Lauren Garrett
"Exploration of the gut-brain axis in adult zebrafish exposed to Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA): correlating the intestinal microbiome with neural gene expression."

Doctoral Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
October 15, 2024 at 2:30 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Tracey Musgrove
Tracey Musgrove
"Toxicological Effects of Titanium Carbide Mxenes on Hyalella Azteca, Zebrafish (Danio Rerio), and Earthworms (Eisenia Fetida)"

Doctoral Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
October 17, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Morgan Eldridge
Morgan Eldridge
"Quantification, Fate, and Transport Routes of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Diverse Environmental Compartments. "

Doctoral Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
October 18, 2024 at 10:30 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Md Faizur Rahman
Md Faizur Rahman
"Filtration Performance Analysis of Different Filter Substrates"

Doctoral Defense
ENTX Theater
October 18, 2024 at 9:30 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Shisbeth Tabora Sarmiento
Shisbeth Tabora Sarmiento
"Ecophysiological and Transcriptomic Response of Prymnesium parvum to Environmental Stressors: The Role of Phosphorus Availability and Glyphosate."

Master's Defense
ENTX Theater
October 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Payton Clough
Payton Clough
"The Effect of Carcass Concealment on PMI Estimation Using Entomological Evidence."

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
October 25, 2024 at 11:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Benjamin Hames
Benjamin Hames
"Estimating the Proportion of Wild Northern Bobwhite (Colinus Virginianus) Receiving Parasite Treatment in the Rolling Plains of Texas"

September 2024

Tenure and Promotion Seminar
ENTX Lecture Hall
September 12, 2024 at 12:30 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Dr. Sun Hee Yim
Dr. Sun Hee Yim
"Tenure and Promotion Seminar"

Tenure and Promotion Seminar
ENTX Lecture Hall
September 13, 2024 at 10:30 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Dr. Degeng Wang
Dr. Degeng Wang
"Tenure and Promotion Seminar"

Master's Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
September 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Juliette DeNapoli
Juiliette DeNapoli
"An Evaluation of Explosive Odor Signature Persistence in Training Aid Substrates"

August 2024

Oral Presentation Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
August 28, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Alexis Anderson
Alexis Anderson
"Forensic Entomology: Sampling Method Inconsistencies within Insect Succession Studies"

Oral Presentation Defense
ENTX Lecture Hall
August 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Leticia Lopez
Leticia Lopez
" Fentanyl Crisis: Perspectives on the Ports of Entry and Detection Challenges "

June 2024

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
June 7, 2024 at 9:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Carlos Mazariegos-Ortiz
Carlos Mazariegos-Ortiz
"Assessing the effects of two plastic additives, di-(ethylhexyl) phthalate and nonylphenol on zebrafish (Danio rerio) exposed to varying concentrations"

DOCTORAL DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
June 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Shuangmei Tian
Shuangmei Tian
"The roles of miRNA in gene expression regulation and disease in humans"

May 2024

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
May 22, 2024 at 10:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Bilkis Mitu
Bilkis Mitu
"Classification, Characterization, and Phenotype Profiling of Human Nails by using ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Chemometric Analysis"

March 2024

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Richelle Manson
Richelle Manson
"Bioaffinity Inspired Concepts in Security Applications"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Emmy Schniederjan
Emmy Schniederjan
"Employing spICP-MS to Measure Uptake, Distribution, and Toxicity of a Heterogenous Mixture of Nanoplastics in Zebrafish Embryo-Larvae"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Salem Sith
Salem Smith
"Exploring Odor Signatures in Live and Spent Ammunition via Headspace Sampling Techniques"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Theater
May 25, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, James Osborn
James Osborn
"Development of a Multicellular Tumor Spheroid Model for Prostate Cancer"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 25, 2024 @12:00 PM
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Abby Cowley
Abby Cowley
"Cryptography Keys Based an Immunoassay Utilizing AES Encryption"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 26, 2024 @ 8:00 am
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Jeremiah Leach
Jeremiah Leach
"Effects of Helminth Infections on Northern Bobwhite (Colinus Virginianus) in Western Oklahoma and the Treatment of Those Infections"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Leticia Loya
Leticia Loya
"Friction Ridge Analysis: Verification Processes, Limitations, and Future Developments"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
May 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Tiffany Guerra
Tiffany Guerra
"Classification, Characterization, and Phenotype Profiling of Human Nails by using ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Chemometric Analysis"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2024 @ 1:00 PM
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Logan Webb
Logan Webb
"Recidivism Risks in Offenders with Intellectual Disability'

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Gavin Monroe
Gavin Monroe
"An Upcoming Threat in the Forensic Arena: 3D Printed Firearms and their Implications to National Security"

MASTER'S DEFENSE
ENTX Lecture Hall
March 28, 2024 @ 3:00 PM
Texas Tech University Department of Environmental Toxicology, Rebecca Levingston
Rebecca Levingston
"Identification of Migrant Remains Along the United States-Mexico Border"