Wheatley Research Symposium Shines a Spotlight on Student Work!

Earlier this evening, Wheatley’s 5th Annual Research Symposium was held in our lobby (for the poster sessions) and a Room 450 (for the senior research presentations). The breadth and scope of the topics covered a large range of science and social science research topics. As always, hearing our students explain their work was quite rewarding!

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the research of members of the Class of 2016!

We are thankful to have such wonderfully motivated students along with the faculty to support their efforts. Particular thanks to our Science Research Coordinator, Ms. Alexis Blondrage, for her work with these students and her coordination of the evening. Additionally, thanks to Mr. Andrew Ardito for his work with students in the Social Science research domains.

Senior Research Topics and Presentations

Bestourous, Joy – Grape Seed Extract Decreases Tumor Susceptibility and Expression of Cep-1 by Increasing XPA Expression in Caenorhabditis elegans
Chen, Krista – Novel Combination Chemotherapy Targeting Cancer Stem Cells With a Tumor Targeted Drug Delivery System Potentiated By Natural Remedies, EGCG and/or Curcumin
Jain, Arihant – The Effect of Magnetic Field Stimulation on in vitro Muscle Tissue Growth
Jangda, Haseeb – The Effects of Curcumin on the IDO1 Enzyme in HTB11 Cells 
Poomkudy, Jeffrey – Elucidating the Effects of Simultaneous Walking and Memory Task Demands on Brain Prioritization of Accuracy in Cognitive and Sensorimotor Functioning
Rosenzweig, David – Awareness and Participation Regarding African Wildlife Conservation: A Demographic Approach
Zuckerman, Andrew – Semi-Automatic Segmentation and Automatic Classification of Breast Lesions in Low Resolution Ultrasound Images

Independent Science Research Topics

Ainechi, Sufia – Microbial Fuel Cell to Quantify Efficiencies of Marsh, Topsoil, and Benthic Mud
Bansal, Ananya – The Effect of Coconut Oil on the Alzheimer’s Homologue Gene APL-1 in C. elegans
Chimerine, Jacob – Using Artificial Sugars for Yeast-Powered Microbial Fuel Cells 
Ferreira, Hector – Using Artificial Sugars for Yeast-Powered Microbial Fuel Cells
Fuzaylov, Rachel – The Effect of BAMLET on Reversing the Antibiotic Resistance in Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Haroon, Sana – Comparison of Moringa oleifera seed Extract on Water Purification
Hasan, Farah – Analyzing and Barcoding the DNA of Seaweed on Long Island 
Horowitz, Jamie – ADPR-1 Gene Expression With Exposure to Garcinia Extract and Grape Seed Oil 
Jadonath, Arvin – The Eradication and Prevention of Biofilm Growth using Various Organic Substances
Katz, Brett – The Effect of BAMLET on Reversing the Antibiotic Resistance in Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Kim, Ally – Identification of Invasive Bamboo Species 
Kim, Jane – The Genetic Makeup of Chestnuts 
Kirschner, Megan – The Effect of Coconut Oil on the Alzheimer’s Homologue Gene APL-1 in C. elegans 
Kumar, Vani – Barcoding the Hempstead Plains; The Use of the CRISPR/CAS9 System for Genetic Engineering in E. Coli
Kumar, Nirav – The Eradication and Prevention of Biofilm Growth using Various Organic Substances
Kumar, Abhishek – Using Java as a Source Code to Create a New Coding Language 
Lessen, Ashley – Return to Physical Activity Following Post- Concussion Syndrome for Tennis Players
Li, John – Highly Selective Universities, and Fortune 100 CEOs 
Lin, Michelle – Analyzing and Barcoding the DNA of Seaweed on Long Island
Lotzky, Gil – 3D Skull Fabrication for Training of Medical Resident Students 
Mitha, Samrah – Analyzing and Barcoding the DNA of Seaweed on Long Island
Poomkudy, Jessica – Barcoding the Hempstead Plains; The Use of the CRISPR/CAS9 System for Genetic Engineering in E. Coli 
Raja, Michelle – Effects of Allura Red Food dye on Planaria and its link to ADHD/ Hyperactivity in Children 
Rosenzweig, Adam – Using Java as a Source Code to Create a New Coding Language 
Suleman, Saman – Identification of Invasive Bamboo Species
Wang, Ally – Barcoding the Hempstead Plains
Wang, Emily – The Use of the CRISPR/CAS9 System for Genetic Engineering in E. Coli
Wong, Aiden – Highly Selective Universities, and Fortune 100 CEOs
Yan, Anne – Identification of Invasive Bamboo Species
Zulfiqar, Sara – The Genetic Makeup of Chestnuts

Independent Social Science Research Topics

Anwar, Adeel – Economic Recovery in America From The Recession 
Chauhan, Emily – A Noteworthy Study: Summing up the Correlation Between Music and Math Abstract
Crimmins, Caroline – A Noteworthy Study: Summing up the Correlation Between Music and Math Abstract
Lewis, Theodore – Dissecting the Effects of Bias Social Media on Millenials’ Views of Presidential Candidates
Mosca, Lindsay – Food That Tastes So Good but Hurts So Bad; Why We Choose to Eat the Way We Do
Ostad, Alexandra –How Much do Teachers Really Know: Teachers’ Knowledge On the Issue of Food Allergies
Ostad, Hannah – How Much do Teachers Really Know: Teachers’ Knowledge On the Issue of Food Allergies
Spar, Justin – Analyzing Public Perception of Assisted Suicide 
Wolff, Joshua – Dissecting the Effects of Bias Social Media on Millenials’ Views of Presidential Candidates

Introduction to Science Research Topics

Ahmed, Khavi – Epinephrine’s Effect on the Hatching Rate of Brine Shrimp 
Aldad, Dina – The Effectiveness of Contact Solutions on Common Bacteria of The Eye
Amin, Karan – The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Function 
Blumberg, Emily – The Effect of Artificial Sugars on The Lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster
Deluxe, Antony – Using Silver Nanoparticles as a Source of Future Antibiotics 
DiFiore, Anthony – Effect of Caffeine on the Regeneration Rate of Blackworms
Docroiset, Kaitlyn – In Home Green Cleaning Versus Regular Cleaning Products 
Druz, Lauren – The Effect of Temperature on the Regeneration Rates in Planaria
Fordin, Lainey – Toxicities of Advil on the Survival and Development of Brine Shrimp
Gidanian, Norah – The Effect Different Chemicals Have on Daphnia’s Heart Rate
Gold, Katherine – Effect of Food on Daphnia’s Heart Rate
Jhaveri, Ansh – The Effects of Caffeine and Melatonin in Planaria 
Kim, Amanda – The Impact of Varying Concentrations of Salicylic Acid on Staphylococcus epidermidis
Pannullo, Alexander – The Effect of Nitrogen on the Hatching of Brine Shrimp 
Pitchayan, Mahesh – Brine Shrimp Hatching Rate With and Without Caffeine
Ramos, Madison – The Effects of Radiofrequency Radiation Emitted from WiFi Routers on the Growth of Serratia marcescens 
Rayhan, Orell – The Effect of Temperature/pH on Brine Shrimp Hatching
Roldan, Aidan – What are the Effects of Different Antibiotics on E. Coli? 
Schwartz, Brooke – The Effect of Roundup on Two Samples of Planaria Regeneration 
Shukla, Manan – Using Silver Nanoparticles as a Source of Future Antibiotics 
Singh, Vedant – Effect of UV Radiation on Regeneration of Planarian 
Varghese, Caleb – The Effect of String Tension on Shuttlecock Velocity 
Wong, Dustin – Caffeine vs. Melatonin on the Regeneration Rate of Blackworms. 
Wong, Trenton – From Body Heat to Electricity: Will Graphene Enhance the Connection?
Wu, Kenton – The Effect of Race on Facial Recognition