Science Show Case Spring 2024

On May 3rd, DACC hosted its first Science Showcase focused on undergraduate research. Dean Joe Butler was thrilled with the turnout, “The is a huge success. It was an honor to meet the more than 25 students as they presented 14 different poster presentations. Their research was well done and the attendance of over 200 visitors was a pleasant surprise. My sincere thanks go out to the faculty and staff that supported and guided the research and made this event possible.” 

The Showcase was attended by hundreds of students and faculty and was considered a great success and an important step towards DACC’s future in undergraduate research. With the support of Project Éxito, a Department of Education Title III STEM grant, and their advisors, students formulated their questions, did the research, and produced thoughtful and interesting results These SMET (Science, Math, Engineering & Technology) students produced a paper that is being featured in the Astronomy Education Journal and a several students will be presenting their paper in Arizona this October. In addition, several students in the program have been accepted into internships around the state, including Los Alamos National Laboratory. Please read below for a list of the posters and presenters. 

Investigation of the Effects of IGR’s Precor & Novaluron

 

 

 

Investigation of the Effects of IGR’s Precor & Novaluron, by Kate Walker, Joel Gonzales, Braden Holden-Silvis.  Advisor: Lina Urquidi, BIOL 2610

 

 

 

A presentation on the analysis of soil displacement...

 

 

 

A presentation on the analysis of soil displacement and its impact on the resistance to further applied load provided by the soil and its effects on the probing of the soil by a Geoprobe, by Ashton Sanchez, Jesse Delgado, Seth Demchok, Stefan Fountain. Advisor: Dr. Bethuel Khamala, PHYS 1320L

 

 

 

Soil Secret’s Exposed

 

 

 

Soil Secret’s Exposed, by Patricia Adu-Mensah, Summer Divine-Ramos, Scout Lightfoot, Diana Rodriguez, Madelyn Trevino. Advisor: Dr. Joann Latorre, CHEM 2115

 

 

 

Geoprobe Machine

 

 

 

Geoprobe Machine, by Chris Favela, Mario Ochoa-Dominguez, Quetzal Reyes. Advisor: Dr. Bethuel Khamala, 1320L

 

 

 

Controlling Exposure to Cockroach Allergens Passively

 

 

 

Controlling Exposure to Cockroach Allergens Passively, by Jazmyn Morales, Jailene Avila, Jessica Pulgarin. Advisor: Lina Urquidi, BIOL 2610

 

 

 

Optical study for Solar Eclipses and Jupiter citizen science

 

 

 

Optical study for Solar Eclipses and Jupiter citizen science, by Zaineh Albatayneh, Jackie Alvardo, Alvarado Osvalo, Gonzalez Daniel, Griego Nathan, Halalsheh Yaser, Lawson Amber, Loya Eric, Marinelarena Alejandra, Munoz MarkAnthony, Oblesby Declan, Olsen Oliver, Rico Alexandria, Rodriguez Luz, Romeo Diego, Smith Gray, Tablon Mariana, Thomassian Troy, Wooto Keely Veronica, Carreto Parra F. Advisor: Ilhuiyolitzin Villicana-Pedraza, ASTR 1120

 

 

 

Investigation of Parameters that Influence Soil Characteristics and Energy Efficiency of the Geo-Probe

 

 

 

Investigation of Parameters that Influence Soil Characteristics and Energy Efficiency of the Geo-Probe, by Josue Olivos, Kristy Montoya. Advisor: Dr. Bethuel Khamala, PHYS 1320G

 

 

 

Identifying Antibiotic Producing Soil Bacteria Antagonistic to ESKAPE Pathogens

 

 

 

Identifying Antibiotic Producing Soil Bacteria Antagonistic to ESKAPE Pathogens, by Haleigh Aldrich, Talliyah Corbin, Galilea Hernandez. Advisor: Dr. Concepcion Miller, BIOL 2110

 

 

 

Discovering Isolated Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria from a Soil Sample

 

 

 

Discovering Isolated Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria from a Soil Sample, by Amyliah Piña, Monique Sandoval, Sam Lares. Advisor: Dr. Concepcion Miller, BIOL 2110

 

 

 

The Effects of Novaluron and Archer on Nymph Oriental Cockroaches

 

 

 

The Effects of Novaluron and Archer on Nymph Oriental Cockroaches, by Isela Hernandez, Sandra Valtierra, Amyliah Piña. Advisor: Lina Urquidi, BIOL 2610

 

 

 

Study of the Sun and Jupiter Activity with the ELSOL NSF grant using Data Science and AI for engagement

 

 

 

Study of the Sun and Jupiter Activity with the ELSOL NSF grant using Data Science and AI for engagement, by Mario Ochoa-Dominguez, Emerald Davis, Abygail Flores, Mack Pokorny, Ashton Sanchez, Christyn Rodriguez, I. Villacana-Pedraza, Jon Juarez, Lydia Beltran, Gianna Gonzalez, Justine Hernandez, David Martinez-Castro, Kristy Montoya, Ivonne Soto, German Moreno, Francisco Carreto-Parra, Rita Gonzalez, Joe Butler, Stan Kurtz, Javier Souffle, Salvador Aguirre, Julio Saucedo. Advisor: Ilhuiyolitzin Villicana-Pedraza, SMET 

 

 

 

Earth Worm Geo-Probe

 

 

 

Earth Worm Geo-Probe, by Aldo Gonzalez, Christyn Rodriguez, Sergio Martinez. Advisor: Dr. Bethuel Khamala, PHYS 1320

 

 

 

Controlling Cockroach Population with Insecticide Application

 

 

 

Controlling Cockroach Population with Insecticide Application, by Alysandra Rico, Adrés Lopez, Isaiah Gallosa, Miguel Rivera. Advisor: Lina Urquidi, BIOL 2610