Relaxation and Adhesive Biomechanical Properties of Biosynthetic Materials for a Preoperative Brain Model

Shawn Potter, GSSM

Neville 109

8:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

Sea Level Rise and Coastal Erosion’s Impact on Late-Archaic Southeastern United States Shell Rings

Hannah Willis, GSSM

Neville 110

8:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Environmental Science

Mentored

Subcellular pH changes in correlation to Glutathione metabolism

Leah Hoffner, GSSM

Neville 221

8:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Microbiology

Mentored

The Formulation of Budesonide Inhalation Solution

Olivia Free, GSSM
Kaitlyn Coghlan

Neville 106

8:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

Mentored

Using IBM Watson to Improve Non-Specialist Audience Understandability of Research Articles

Nicholas Deas, GSSM

Neville 206

8:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Computer Science

Mentored

Augumenting Anti- Cancer Therapy Using the Immune System and Cytokines

Faith Emetu, GSSM

Neville theater

8:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Knock! Knock! Who’s there? – Artificial Neural Network and Deep Learning Modeling

Ridhi Chaubey, GSSM

Neville 109

8:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

Measurement of Gas-to-Particle Partitioning Coefficients of Volatile Organic Compounds

Abigail Evans, GSSM

Neville 110

8:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Environmental Science

Mentored

Protein specificity of the hyperactive mutant mmPing20

David Bombard, GSSM

Neville 221

8:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Microbiology

Mentored

The Effects of Talcum Powder on Mouse 3T3 Cells

Sidney Smith, CATS
Emily Brideau

Neville 106

8:45 AM

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Biochemistry

Mentored

Developing an Autonomous Cognitive Assistant in Three Modalities of Data

Jaden Tennis, GSSM

Neville 206

9:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Computer Science

Mentored

Expression and Purification of FepI Involved in Iron Regulation in S. pombe

Marie Sanyang, GSSM

Neville 221

9:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Microbiology

Mentored

Inhibition of Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase by the Furanosesquiterpenoid Hibiscone C and its Derivatives

Elizabeth Skeie, GSSM

Neville 106

9:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

Mentored

LPAR Expression Levels During Chick Retinal Development

Chalmers Johnson, GSSM

Neville theater

9:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Physical Scale Modeling of Tensegrity Robots

Aika Washington, GSSM

Neville 109

9:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

The Cobra Effect of U.S. Foreign Intervention in the Middle East and Africa

Michael Mulvaney, GSSM

Neville 305

9:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

The effect of flavonoid galangin on the cell viability and toxicity of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Abhimanyu Sailesh, BHS

Neville 110

9:00 AM

Blythewood High School

Environmental Science

Mentored

Identification of Candidate Lipid Droplet Structural Proteins in Trypanosoma brucei brucei

Michelle Adamson, South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics
Lanie Croft, South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics

Neville 221

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Microbiology

Mentored

Measuring the Rate of Ligand Exchange Reactions: Elucidation of Copper and Nickel Toxicity in Aquatic Environments

Collin Myers, GSSM
Savannah Finely

Neville 110

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Environmental Science

Mentored

Numerical Estimation in Glass Patterns

Alannah Quinn, GSSM

Neville 305

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

The Effect of Cancer Cachexia and PDTC Treatments on Cardiac Protein Synthesis

William Rumfelt, GSSM

Neville theater

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

The Synthesis of Monodisperse, Paclitaxel-Conjugated, Silica Nanodots (5-25nm)

Jason Occilien, GSSM

Neville 106

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

Mentored

Using an Average Consensus Algorithm to Securely Transmit Data Across Multiple Nodes

Jesse Han, GSSM

Neville 206

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Computer Science

Mentored

Validation of Wrist-Worn Consumer Heart Rate Monitors During Exercise

Jacob Palchak, GSSM

Neville 322

9:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

Establishing a Reference Model for Tailless’s (TLX) Expression Pattern and Developing a Tool to Manipulate the Expression Pattern of TLX using Blue Light

Thien-An Bui, GSSM

Neville theater

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

How Mother's Belief in Misinformation Impact's their Children's Memory

Kathleen Tatusko, GSSM

Neville 305

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

Implementing TensorFlow to Assist the Autonomous Agent in Self-Navigating Vehicles

Shashaank Rajaraman, GSSM

Neville 206

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Computer Science

Mentored

Role of Alpha-Pinene in the Development of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kelvin Aduma, GSSM

Neville 322

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

The Application of PVP-Coated Nanoparticles for Oil Removal from Synthetic Seawater in the Presence and Absence of Fulvic Acid

Jaden Yam, GSSM

Neville 110

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Environmental Science

Mentored

The Effects of Tonalide on Neuroblastoma Cells and its Correlation with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Rick Karen Kakanou, GSSM

Neville 106

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

Mentored

The mechanical study of hydrogels and an organogel as potential synthetic brain phantom

Allison Troup, GSSM

Neville 109

9:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

Collaborative Robots and Their Applications in the Workplace

Austin Bevenour, GSSM

Neville 109

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

Grp94: A Possible Therapeutic Target for Multiple Myeloma

Victoria Wilson, GSSM

Neville 106

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

Mentored

Integrating Optimized High-Speed Autonomous Control Systems

James Johnson, GSSM

Neville 206

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Computer Science

Mentored

The Effect of Organic Matter on the Aggregation Rates and Kinetics of Silver Nanoparticles

Anne McElvenny, GSSM

Neville 110

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Environmental Science

Mentored

The Effects of Varying Colors of Light on Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells

Madeline Odom, HCC

Neville theater

9:45 AM

Hamilton Career Center

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

The Methodology Behind Representing Self: The Role of Instagram in Identity Formation

Bailey Clark, GSSM

Neville 305

9:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

Effects of Connectedness on Visual Enumeration

Felicia McGill, GSSM

Neville 305

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

Epha4b Expression in the Craniofacial Development of African Cichlid Fishes

Chelse VanAtter, GSSM

Neville 322

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

Exploring Interaction in Augmented Reality Through the 3D Genome Viewer

Joseph Bhoi, GSSM

Neville 206

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Computer Science

Mentored

Pneumatic Technology and its Applications in Soft Robotics

Dawson Leviner, GSSM

Neville 109

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

The Use of Verapamil to Maximize P-gp Expression on the Cell Membrane

Amber Hazzard, GSSM

Neville theater

10:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Examining Differences in Male and Female Aged Mouse Brains

Lindsay Gardner, GSSM

Neville 322

10:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

Improving the Mechanical Function of a Nucleus Pulposus Implant for Intervertebral Disc Repair

Grayson Bockman, GSSM

Neville 109

10:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

KDM4B Inhibition to Help Cure Periodontal Disease

Rachel Wilkinson, GSSM

Neville 106

10:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Biochemistry

Mentored

Estimating Persistence Length of ssDNA using Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy and a Computer Simulation

Patrick Smith, GSSM

Neville 306

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physics

Mentored

Glyphosate and the increased prevalence of autism

Parth Patel, GSSM

Neville theater

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Modeling Consumer’s Willingness to Buy and Discount Required to Purchase Counterfeit Goods Through Logistic Models, Generalized Structural Equation Modeling, and Censored Gaussian Identity Models

Ivana Devine, GSSM
Emilee Daniel

Neville 222

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Consumer Science

Mentored

One Word Says it All

Nainaa Oberoi, GSSM

Neville 305

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

Spraying and Surveying Applications of Drones to the Precision Agriculture Industry: Writing Prototype Software to Automatically Fly a Drone for Survey or Spray Purposes

Martin Driggers, GSSM

Neville 109

10:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

Feeding Response to Grooved and Scented 3D Printed Flowers by Vanessa cardui

Samantha Brinson, GSSM
Jonathan Beatriz

Neville 122

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Zoology

Mentored

Identification of microRNAs as new blood biomarkers to predict breast cancer recurrence

Lauren chen, DFHS

Neville theater

11:00 AM

Dutch Fork High School

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Modeling the Electrical Characteristics of Platinum Electrodes for use in Simultaneous Stimulation and Recording of Neurons

Joseph Williams, GSSM

Neville 306

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physics

Mentored

Naming the Dimensions of Emotions in a Scene

Sarah Fowler, GSSM

Neville 305

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

Reducing Enolase Expression and Activity to Prevent Harmful Damage in Spinal Cord Injury

Jada Wilson, GSSM

Neville 322

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

The Effect of Cover Crops on the Rate of Decomposition and Nitrogen Mineralization

Matthew Barton, GSSM
Melissa Shugart

Neville 105

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Botany

Mentored

The Effect of Transition Probabilities in a Simulation on the Rheological Properties of Complex Fluids

Tyler Feemster, GSSM

Neville 206

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Mathematics

Mentored

The Effects of Intelligent Packaging on Sales

William Simpson, GSSM

Neville 222

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Consumer Science

Mentored

Theoretical Examination of Phase Behavior in Multi-component Model Membranes

Austin Taylor, GSSM

Neville 109

11:00 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

Autism Severity in Children with Fragile X Syndrome and Genetic Variation

Elise Pyon, GSSM

Neville 305

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

Cloning of the Vacuolar H+-Pyrophosphatase Proton Pump Gene in Seashore Paspalum

Kama Cerimele, GSSM

Neville 105

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Botany

Mentored

Estimating Persistence Length of ssDNA using Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy and Computer Simulation

James Byrne, GSSM

Neville 306

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physics

Mentored

Evaluating Limits of Series

Brennan Ravan, GSSM

Neville 206

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Mathematics

Mentored

Evaluation of Hands-on and Video Resources for Teaching Economics and Financial Literacy

Mehrwan Namiranian, GSSM

Neville 222

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Consumer Science

Mentored

Exploring How Temperature Affects the Performance of a High Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Edwina Lewis, GSSM

Neville 106

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Chemistry

Mentored

Mitigating the Immune Response of Transplant Tissues

Rasikh Hamid, GSSM

Neville 322

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

The Effect of Human Traffic on Bird Behavior

Shona Fitzer, GSSM

Neville 122

11:15 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Zoology

Mentored

The Effects of Circumin on Fibroblast Cells and Circumin with Metformin on Fibroblast cells

Madison Ranalli, HCC
Carter Duke

Neville theater

11:15 AM

Hamilton Career Center

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Cloning of the Vacuolar H+ - Pyrophosphatase proton pump gene in seashore paspalum

Nathaniel Crago, GSSM

Neville 105

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Botany

Mentored

Correlation of Factor Analysis of Consumer Disposition towards Counterfeit Goods with Respect to Socio-Demographic Variables

Annelise Waling, GSSM
Andrew Poore

Neville 305

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Psychology and Sociology

Mentored

Developing a Reactor and Catalyst for Aqueous Phase Reforming Processes

Hayden Tharpe, GSSM

Neville 106

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Chemistry

Mentored

Effects of Low Pond Stocking Density on Spotted Sea Trout in High Temperature Mariculture Ponds

Phoebe Capps, GSSM

Neville 122

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Zoology

Mentored

Interaction and Over-Expression of the Protein Kinase Nek2 in Relation to Centrosome Appendages in Leukemia Cells

Eesha Maisuria, GSSM

Neville theater

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Mathematical Inequalities Involving Fibonacci Numbers

Brittany Bynum, GSSM

Neville 206

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Mathematics

Mentored

The Efficiency of Modified Temozolomide in Glioblastoma Cell Death

Daniela Ramos Mendoza, GSSM

Neville 322

11:30 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

Ultrasensitive portable nitrogen dioxide monitor

Nikhil Gottipaty, SVHS

Neville 306

11:30 AM

Spring Valley High School

Physics

Mentored

Cocrystallization and Predictions of Cocrystal Structure Based on Electronegativity Calculations

Thomas Richburg, GSSM

Neville 106

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Chemistry

Mentored

Degradation of Nylon Versus Selar Bottles in Multi-Jet 3D Printers

Revery Johnson, GSSM

Neville 109

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Engineering

Mentored

Effects of Varying Horse Care Factors on the Susceptibility to Colic in Horses

Sarah Elliott, GSSM

Neville 122

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Zoology

Mentored

Macrophage Polarization in th Aorta Following IL-6 Infusion

Joseph Ebai, GSSM

Neville theater

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Sifting Germplasm to Identify Hypoallergenic Peanut Genotypes: Gaining Ammunitions for Future Breeding

Brianna Ludlum, GSSM

Neville 105

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Botany

Mentored

The Effect of Diet on Cognitive Function

Michaela Palmer, GSSM

Neville 322

11:45 AM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

Indication for Bone Remodeling in the Lateral Aspect of Young White-tailed Deer Distal Femora

Shirley Mathur, GSSM

Neville 322

12:00 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physiology and Health

Mentored

Oxygen Carrier Synthesis and Characterization by Chemical Looping with Oxygen Uncoupling

Victor Ruan, GSSM

Neville 106

12:00 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Chemistry

Mentored

Refining the Photolithography Procedure for the Use of Measuring Hall Voltages

Ian O'Dell, GSSM

Neville 306

12:00 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Physics

Mentored

Short Term Affect of Salt Water from Hurricane Mathew Storm Surge on Coastal Loblolly Pine Populations

Jonathan Mackey, GSSM
Brynn Wilkinson

Neville 105

12:00 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Botany

Mentored

The Effects of Oxidative Stress on Inducing Senescence in Human Fibroblasts

Shivani Chowdhary, GSSM

Neville theater

12:00 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored

Soil Invertebrate Diversity in Winthrop University’s Succession Plots

Amanda Hardin, GSSM

Neville 122

12:15 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Zoology

Mentored

Treating Mutation E900X in Gene CUL4B using G-418

Emelee Guest, GSSM

Neville theater

12:15 PM

Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Cell and Molecular Biology

Mentored