15th Annual Symposium Winners

STEM Symposium

Chemistry-Physics

Winners

Jakub Ettrich, and Conrad Fischer (Department of Chemistry & Physics, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) Bodipy-elabela conjugates as fluorescent probes to investigate apj-mediated cardiovascular signaling pathways 

Gabriela Frontanez, and John Boulos (Department of Chemistry & Physics, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) Extraction of CBD from different strains of hemp flowers and analysis by HPLC, TLC, and NMR for educational purposes only 

Zach Money, Montaha Abdallah, Aurora Burkus-Matesevac, and Zuzana Zajickova (Department of Chemistry & Physics, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) The effect of cross-linkers on formation of organo-silica hybrid monolithic columns for applications in capillary liquid chromatography 

Honorable Mention  

Erika Pierre, and Bartosz Fornal (Department of Chemistry & Physics, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) Dark matter and matter-antimatter asymmetry of the universe from gravitational waves 

Mathematical Sciences – Computer Science

Winners

Luis Perez Cipollitti, and James Haralambides (Department of Math & Computer Science, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) Monitoring traffic of people using Wi-Fi devices 

Honorable Mention  

Rickson Costa, David Henry, and James Haralambides (Department of Math & Computer Science, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) A dynamic data visualization tool for the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic 

Psychology

Winners

Josephine Wiles, and Justin Lauro (Department of Psychology, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) The impact of cognitive training and exercise on attentional resources in college athletes 

Honorable Mention  

Daryle Pyles, Sabrina Des Rosiers, and Guillermo Wated (Department of Psychology, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) A descriptive analysis of the dark triad of personality and perceived employability in college students: is narcissism the best predictor? 

Biology

Winners

Chiara Brambilla, Christina Diaz, Ana Jimenez, and Laura Mudd (Department of Biology, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) The effects of red light on cell proliferation of murine fibroblasts 

Christina Diaz, Raquel Castillo, Laura Mudd, and Ana Jimenez (Department of Biology, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) Using an in vitro scratch assay to assess murine fibroblast migration 

Olivia Marita, Ariel Alibocas, and Silvia Macia (Department of Biology, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) Turtlegrass seedlings (Thalassia testudinum) are resilient to increased ocean temperatures 

Honorable Mention  

Kendall Hovius, Tykeedrien Burris, and Michael Robinson (Department of Biology, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL) UV-reflectance and sexual dimorphism in damselfish 

Health Sciences

Winners

Samuel Vilmeau, Vassilios Panoutsakopoulos, Iraklis Kollias, and Zacharias Papadakis (Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Health Promotion and Clinical Practice; College of Health and Wellness; Barry University; Miami Shores, FL  2Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece) . Prognostic validity of professional soccer status by anthropometrics and repeated jump testing 

Honorable Mention  

Charlotte Armstrong, Marc-Antoine Harris, Andreas Stamatis, and Zacharias Papadakis (Department of Health Promotion & Clinical Practice, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Department, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY) Testing the Self-Verification Theory in Female Rowers Using Mental Toughness: Implications for Positive Sport Psychology 

American Heritage

Winners 

Malcolm Owusu (American Heritage School) The Use of the Crude Extract of Immuno-activated C. Elegans as Treatment for Inflammation 

Melodi Fugate (American Heritage School) Transgenerational effects of the college epidemic on food addiction and obesity using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model 

Amarachukwu Okpala (American Heritage School) Bicarbonate Buffering As A Treatment For Atherosclerosis 

Honorable Mention  

Ellaheh Gohari (American Heritage School) Determining the Association Between Pets Sleeping in the Bed and Insomnia Symptoms Using Multivariable Linear Regression models 

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