Summer 2007 Scholars
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Beckman Scholars Program |
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Julianna Morley Missoula, Montana |
Cell Biology and Nueroscience
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| Mentor: | Mary Cloninger, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | The role of galectin-3/glycodendrimer interactions in cancer cell aggregation | ||||
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Luke Oltrogge Absarokee, Montana |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Mechanistic analysis of an antioxidant protein cage from a hyperthermophilic archaeon | ||||
| Mackenzie Parker Colstrip, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Trevor Douglas, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | An investigation of the DNA-binding properties of two novel Dps-proteins from the Archaeans Pyrococcus furiosus and Sulfolobus solfataricus | ||||
INBRE Scholars |
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Tyler Arbour Sheridan, Montana |
Chemistry
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| Mentor: | Trevor Douglas , Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
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An investigation of the binuclear active site of the Dps-like protein from Sulfolobus solfataricus |
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Elliott Barnhart Broadus, Montana |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Tim Ford, Microbiology | ||||
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Community analysis of methanogenic archaea within underground coal beds |
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Holly Basta Great Falls, Montana |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
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Prediction of protein:protein interactions in the replication/transcription complex of viruses of the order Mononegavirales: A protein disorder approach |
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Teresa Blaskovich Butte, Montana |
Biochemistry |
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| Mentor: | Jean Starkey, Microbiology | ||||
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Expression profiling canine tumors for pre-clinical studies of photodynamic therapy |
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Megan Duffy Dillon, Montana |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Dionne Gesink Law, Microbiology | ||||
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Factors influencing sexual and reproductive health in Montana |
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Laura Johnson Fairbanks, Alaska |
Biochemistry and French
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| Mentor: | John Peters, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Probing protein-protein interactions in nitrogenase | ||||
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Sabindra Katila Milanchowk Ghorai Dang, Nepal |
Biotechnology, Microbial Systems |
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| Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
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Analysis of chicken genome for retroid agents and comparison with retroid agents in human genome |
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Jennifer Lyles Big Timber, Montana |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Marcella McClure , Microbiology | ||||
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Identification of a HERV C2 and friend-leukemia-like virus recombinant in the human genome |
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Lena Petersen Polson, Montana |
Biochemistry and Dietetics
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| Mentor: | Brian Bothner, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Proteomic analysis of the effects of the MNV-1 on murine cells | ||||
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Lily Peterson Helena, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry | ||||
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Detection of CNBr fragments from CCR5 and CXCR4 by mass spectrometry |
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Joseph Twitchell Wolf Point, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Mary Cloninger, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: |
Indium catalyzed carbohydrate acetylation |
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Undergraduate Scholars Program |
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Theodora Annear Bozeman, Montana |
Geography
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| Mentor: | Jianyi Liu, Earth Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Small community development under the influence of eminent domain | ||||
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Mir Anwar Bozeman, Montana |
Biotechnology
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| Mentor: | Mark Jutila, Veterinary Molecular Biology | ||||
| Project: | Analyzing the affect of different agonitsts on Tcell and macrophage function | ||||
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Eric Barth Seattle, Washington |
Physics
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| Mentor: | Charles Kankelborg , Physics | ||||
| Project: | Operation and characterization of EUV light source | ||||
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Seth Chart Salt Lake City, Utah |
Physics and Math
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| Mentor: | Charles Kankelborg, Physics | ||||
| Project: | Theoretical modeling of the performance of an ultraviolet grating | ||||
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Kevin Connolly Bozeman, Montana |
Media and Theatre Arts
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| Mentor: | Walter Metz, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
| Project: | The people are curious | ||||
| John Davies Bellevue, Washington |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Marcella McClure, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Predicting functional contact points of the multi-protein replication/transcription complex within the order Mononegavirales | ||||
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Elisabeth Driscoll Bozeman, Montana |
Mechanical Engineering and German |
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| Mentor: | Patricia Anne Simpson, Modern Languages | ||||
| Project: | Women in engineering: Germany vs. America | ||||
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Sarah Eby Eagle River, Alaska |
Health and Human Development and Psychology |
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| Mentor: | Michael Hahn, Health and Human Development | ||||
| Project: | Evaluation of neuromuscular activity in wrist function | ||||
| Danielle Elliott Helena, Montana |
Photography
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| Mentor: | John Hooton, Media and Theatre Arts | ||||
| Project: | Photographic essay recording the impact of a group of students dedicating themselves to a volunteer organization | ||||
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Adrienne Flory Tumwater, Washington |
Spanish and History
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| Mentor: | Yanna Yannakakis, History | ||||
| Project: | Effects of Latin American policies and emigration in the United States media | ||||
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Ashley Hildred Davis, California |
Psychology
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| Mentor: | Ian Handley, Psychology | ||||
| Project: | The impact of violent sexual media depictions on female aggression | ||||
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Alexey, Kalinin Moscow, Russia |
Environmental Biology
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| Mentor: | Timothy McDermott, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Identification of genes encoding functions involved in antimony oxidation | ||||
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Laura Kebschull Amsterdam, Montana |
Spanish and English Literature
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| Mentor: | John Thompson, Modern Languages | ||||
| Project: | The Dominican Republic: Study of historical past, present, and future | ||||
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Amanda Larrinaga Boise, Idaho |
Health and Human Development
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| Mentor: | Elizabeth Rink, Health and Human Development | ||||
| Project: | STI risk perception and attitudes among Montana's young adults | ||||
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Ben Novak Williston, North Dakota |
Ecology and Evolution
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| Mentor: | Steven Kalinowski, Ecology | ||||
| Project: | Distinct population segment analysis of Ambystoma mavortium melanosictum Paedomorphs of Blue Lake Montana via morphological and gene sequence comparison to Ambystoma mavortium melanostictum in neighboring and distant geographical range | ||||
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Megan O'Reilly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Biology Fish and Wildlife Management |
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| Mentor: | Robert Garrott, Ecology | ||||
| Project: | Relationships among moose abundance, willow community structure, and migratory landbirds at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | ||||
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Mital Patel Mumbai, India |
Biotechnology
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| Mentor: | Barry Pyle, Microbiology | ||||
| Project: | Household water biofilms | ||||
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MaryClare Rollins Davisburg Michigan |
Fish and Wildlife Management |
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| Mentor: | Steven Kalinowski, Ecology | ||||
| Project: | Population genetics of invasive lake trout in the Swan Lake system | ||||
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Derrick Samuelson Belgrade, Montana |
Microbiology
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| Mentor: | Garth James, Center for Biofilm Engineering | ||||
| Project: | Molecular detection of anaerobic bacteria in chronic wounds | ||||
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Rebecca Sobin Livingston, Montana |
Liberal Studies
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| Mentor: | Kristin Ruppel, Native American Studies | ||||
| Project: | Tinsley House Mandan Garden Watercolors | ||||
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Aimee Tallian Chicago, Illinois |
Biological Sciences
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| Mentor: | Scott Creel, Ecology | ||||
| Project: | Degradation rates of adrenal glucocorticoid (GC) in Lake District bear scat | ||||
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Austin Timm Charlotte, North Carolina |
Biotechnology, Plant Pathology
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| Mentor: | Alice Pilgeram, Plant Science and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Bio-control of Kudzu (Pueria lobata) with amino acid limitation | ||||
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Alicia Tolar Conner, Montana |
Biochemistry
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| Mentor: | Martin Teintze, Chemistry and Biochemistry | ||||
| Project: | Site specific mutagenesis of the M13 Phage pIII protein | ||||
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Kelsey Van Nice Helena, Montana |
Sociology |
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| Mentor: | Jenny Haubenreiser, Student Health Promotion and Sociology | ||||
| Project: | VIBE - Vital intelligence beyond experience | ||||
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Kevin Volkening Pullman, Washington |
Chemical Engineering |
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| Mentor: | William Locke, Earth Sciences | ||||
| Project: | Evaluation of accumulation fluctuations on the Juneau icefield in relation to mass balance | ||||
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Hannah Wilson Helena, Montana |
Community Health
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| Mentor: | Jenny Haubenreiser, Student Health Promotion and Sociology | ||||
| Project: | VIBE - Vital intelligence beyond experience | ||||
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Brendan Zanitsch Longview, Texas |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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| Mentor: | Alice Pilgeram, Plant Science and Plant Pathology | ||||
| Project: | Study of novel 5-lipoxygenaase inhibitor in Papveraceae and small grain oil seeds | ||||