2011 Biology Student Summer Research Presentations

2011 Biology Summer Research Presentations

Support for student fellowships generously provided by:

The Holmberg Foundation of Jamestown, NY

The Constantine Barker Foundation of Jamestown, NY

Dr. Robert Wettingfeld for Undergraduate Research Award

October 14, 201, 3-5 PM
Jewett Hall 101

Mr. Malachi Blundon
Cloning and molecular characterization of the novel mutation, CA231, in Drosophila melanogaster
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Scott Ferguson

Ms. Andréa Covey
Phenotypic indicators of fitness in the songs of male house crickets
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. William Brown

Ms. Shannon Gowen
Incorporation of hemoglobin/aquaporin into ultra thin polymer foam
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Wayne Yunghans

Mr. Jacob Merle
Translation of gurken in Drosophila melanogaster and IRES mediated translation
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Scott Ferguson

Ms. Michelle Sudyn
Maximization of lipid production in algae
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Frederick Harrington