Celebration of Student Research #1
The 23rd Annual Celebration of Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Work at Wabash College recognizes in a proud and public way the creative accomplishments of Wabash students. The College celebrates not only the particular achievements of individual students, but also a deeply embedded ethos of the College. Here, Augustus Isaac '25 explains a bit about his presentation, 'Bacdegron-LOCKR: When You Want to Break Up with Your Proteins.'
Assistant Professor of Biology Erika Sorensen-Kamakian (center, standing) poses with a group of her students. Eleven of her students presented at the Celebration based on research headed by Dr. Sorensen-Kamakian and Wally Novak, professor of chemistry.
Whether using an electronic notepad or a traditional one, the Celebration is a great event to take notes.
Ethan Johns '25 answers a question about his presentation, 'Investigating the Role of Calcium in Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.'
Listening is one of the best skills on display at the Celebration of Student Research.
Mawuli Nevis '25 (right) answers a question from a classmate regarding his presentation, 'A “Key” Template for Unlocking Protein Degradation in C. elegans.'
Chad Westphal, Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science and Dept Chair, listens to an answer from Isaac.
Connor Wakefield '23 explains a bit about protein control with 'LOCKR: an Eggceptional Way to Destroy Proteins,' during his presentation with Michael Bertram '23.
Cody Leneave '24 presented a 'Computational Investigation of CuPdO2 Catalyzed Sonogashira Reaction' with Eric Green '24.
Khoi Truong ’23 presenting his research titled, “Impacts on Income Inequality from the Aftereffects of Financial Crisis
with Market Expectations and Macroeconomic Factors.“
Grant Johnson '23 had an easy going demeanor in delivering 'Developing a Model for C. elegans 26S Proteasome Function in vitro' with research partner Thomas Oppman '25.
Brian Dobbels '24 (right) listens to a question during his presentation, 'Drivers of Variation in Innate Immune Assays in Box Turtles.'
Director of International Programs Amy Weir was an engaged questioner during Friday's first poster session.
Eric Green '24 (center) was one of the winners of the Robert Wedgeworth '59 Library Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Award, which recognize effective use of library resources in the preparation of Celebration work.
Nathan Pairitz '23 (left) explains a point to Wabash College President Scott E. Feller.
Thomas Oppman '25 (left) was an engaged presenter.
Luis Rivera '25 presneted 'The Impact of Avoidance Coping and Fear on Conspiracy Theory Beliefs.'
Quinton Wood '24 delivers his presentation, 'Investigating the Role of Calcium in Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.' with research partner Ethan Johns.
Jovan Simakoski '23 (right) makes a point to Assistant Professor of Economics Sujata Saha while presenting 'Uvulifer ambloplitis (Platyhelminthes: Trematoda) Larval Infection in its Local Fish Host (Notropis sp.).'
Nhan Huynh '24 (right) answered plenty of questions on his presentation 'Functional Study of the SASH1 Gene in Developing Skin Pigmentation Disorder.'
Michael Bertram '23 (center, in red shirt with back to camera) engages in a conversation with President Feller while presenting 'Crushing it with LOCKR: an Eggceptional Way to Destroy Proteins.' Bertram co-presented this poster with Connor Wakefield.
Owen Hauber '25 (left) shares details on his presentation 'Aelosoma Regeneration in Different Solutions.'
Mitchell Keeling '23 (center) is all ears as he listens to question while delivering 'When Worms Get on Your Nerves: Destroying Neuronal Proteins using LOCKR.' He co-presented with Austin Johnson '23.
'Drivers of Variation in Innate Immune Assays in Box Turtles' drew a lot of questions and Brigham Anderson'23 (center) supplied the answers.