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from 2008, here

from 2004-2007, here.

Student Presentations 

2009 Student Presentations: *undergraduate, †high school student

Professional Meetings:

Spring 2009

Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Meeting

  • Miller, C. P., Schmidt, W. L., Karasiova, S., Byrd, E.-L., Cunningham, D., Girten, C. D., Bullen, H. A. Walters, K. A., Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Meeting, "Getting Chemically Dependent on NKU SAACS," GSE, New York, NY. (February 2009).

Posters at the Capital
  • Walsh, E. A., Girten, C. D., Deye, J. R. , Walters, K. A., Posters at the Capitol, "Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of Fullerene-Bipyridine and Corranulene-Bipyridine Organometallic Supramolecular Systems," Frankfort, KY. (February 2009).
  • Z. Syed,* A. Haskamp,* and H. A. Bullen. “Improving the Biocompatability and Bacterial Resistance of Stainless Steel Medical Implants” Posters at the Capitol, Frankfurt, KY, Feb. 2009. (Poster)

National American Chemical Society Meeting

  • Cason, C., Haskamp, A., Haik, K., Walters, K. A., Bullen, H. A., American Chemical Society National Meeting, "Examination of Novel Nanomaterials using Langmuir-Blodgett Techniques," ACS, Salt Lake City, UT. (March 2009).
  • Miller, C. P. , Schmidt, W. L., Karasiova, S., Byrd, E.-L., Cunningham, D., Girten, C. D., Bullen, H. A., Walters, K. A., American Chemical Society National Meeting, "Getting Chemically Dependent on NKU SAACS," ACS, Salt Lake City, UT. (March 2009).
  • Walsh, E. A., Girten, C. D., Deye, J. R., Walters, K. A. American Chemical Society National Meeting, "NKU Fullerene Research: Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of Fullerene-Bipyridine and corranulene-bipyridine Supramolecular Organometallic Systems," ACS, Salt Lake City, UT. (March 2009).
  • Kramer, S. A., Seger, R. Walters, K. A., American Chemical Society National Meeting, "NKU Tungsten Isocyanide Research 1: Synthesis of a New Ligand to Maximize Excited-State Stability," ACS, Salt Lake City, UT. (March 2009).
  • Mazor, D., Karasiova, S. Walters, K. A., American Chemical Society National Meeting, "NKU Tungsten Isocyanide Research 2: Synthesis of Isocyanide Ligand and Tungsten Isocyanide Complex," ACS, Salt Lake City, UT. (March 2009).
  • Karasiova, S., Mazor, D., Kramer, S. A., Walters, K. A., American Chemical Society National Meeting, "NKU Tungsten Isocyanide Research 3: Photophysical Studies of Tungsten(0) Isocyanides," ACS, Salt Lake City, UT. (March 2009).
  • A. Haskamp,* C. Cason,* K. L. Haik, H. A. Bullen.  “Developing analytical techniques to investigate dendrimer interactions with the blood brain barrier.” Abstracts of Papers, 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, March 22-26, 2009.  (Poster)
  • S. Wall,* H. Barton, H. A. Bullen.  “Impact of Metal/Aqueous Interfaces on Biofilm Formation: Probing the Role of Siderophores.” Abstracts of Papers, 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, March 22-26, 2009.  (Poster)
  • W. Schmidt,* H. Urcia,* H. Barton, H. A. Bullen.  “Surface Analysis of the Role of Pyoverdin Siderophores in Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on Metal Oxide Substrates.” Abstracts of Papers, 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, March 22-26, 2009.  (Poster)
  • C. Cason,* A. Haskamp,* K. L. Haik, K. Walters, and H. A. Bullen.  “Examination of Novel nanomaterials using Langmuir-Blodgett Techniques.” Abstracts of Papers, 237th ACS National Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, March 22-26, 2009.  (Poster)
  • Ratliff*, R., Purnell*, J., Abell*, J., Rutledge, B., Elam*, C., Deye, J., Lape*, M., Evans*, K., Kempton, R. J., Paula, S., "Synthesis and bioactivities of novel analogues of 2,5-di-tert-butylhydroquinone (BHQ) as inhibitors of the sarco/endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (SERCA).," American Chemical Society, Salt Lake City, UT. (March 23, 2009).
  • Chris Miller*, Jason Beck*, Dominque Johnson* and KC Russell “Synthesis of Electron-rich Dehydrobenzoannulenes for Incorporation into Multicomponent Sensors.” 237th American Chemical Society Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT; March 2009  (poster)

Summer/Fall 2009

Neuroscience

  • B. Rossow,* M. Hester,* J. Patton, H. A. Bullen, K. L Haik. “Toxicity and distribution of generation (G)4 poly(amidoamine)PAMAM dendrimers with and without biotinylation” Program No. 154.23. 2009 Neuroscience Meeting. Chicago, IL: Society for Neuroscience, 2009.

Kentucky Academy of Sciences

  • Baumann, J., Ivers, A., Czirr, D., Walters, K. A. Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, "Modified Strategy for Transition Metal / pi-Conjugated Polymer "Molecular Wire" Synthesis," KAS, Highland Heights, KY. (November 2009).
  • Walsh, E., Walters, K. A., Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, "Spectroscopic Studies of Fullerene-Bipyridine Organometallic Supramolecular Systems," KAS, Highland Heights, KY. (November 2009).
  • Karasiova, S.  Ankenbauer, A., Walters, K. A. Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, "Synthesis and Photophysical Studies of Tungsten(0) Isocyanide Complexes," KAS, Highland Heights, KY. (November 2009).
  • Kramer, S. Walters, K. A., Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, "Synthesis of a New Isocyanide Ligand to Maximize Excited-State Stability," KAS, Highland Heights, KY. (November 2009).
  • Baas, W. Walters, K. A., Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting, "Synthesis of Novel Fullerene/Bipyridine Ligands for Photo-Induced Electron Transfer Applications," KAS, Highland Heights, KY. (November 2009).
  • K. Hatcher,* H. A. Bullen, M. Doyle. “Mass Spectrometry in a Flash: Animations for online tutorials in Analytical Science” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Talk- Second place award)
  • A. Smith,* H. A. Bullen. “Evaluating the Implication of Siderophore/Aluminum Oxide Interactions on Biofilm Formation.” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Poster)
  • M.C. Brady,† A. Haskamp,* J.  Pahren,* A. Swomley,* H. A. Bullen. “Evaluation of Oligo(ethylene glycol) Coatings on Stainless Steel as Biofouling Resistant Surfaces.”  Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Poster)
  • J.  Pahren,* A. Morris,* A. Swomley,* H. A. Barton, H. A. Bullen.“Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli Biofilm Formation on Metal Oxide Substrates” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Poster)
  • A. Morris,* J.  Pahren,* A. Swomley,* H. A. Barton, H. A. Bullen. “Spectroscopic Analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli Adsorption to Metal Oxides” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Poster)
  • Ratliff*, R., Elam*, C., Estifanos*, C., Lape, M., Stanton, D., Paula, S. "Discovery of Novel SERCA Inhibitors by Virtual and Experimental Screening of a Compound Library.," Kentucky Academy of Science (November 14, 2009).
  • Patel*, R., Medlock*, R., Elam*, C. Lape, M., Paula, S., Annual meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science, Highland Heights, KY., "Evaluation of Potential Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors by Molecular Docking and Bioassays.," Kentucky Academy of Science, Highland Heights. (November 14, 2009).
  • Hand ,J *. and Lagadic*, I."Exploring Synthetic Parameters for the Preparation and Properties of Functional Organoclays" Kentucky Academy of Science 95th Annual Meeting, November 14, 2009 – NKU (Poster)
  • Morgan,T. * and Lagadic, I. "Synthesis of Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites using One-Step Prepared Organoclays"  Kentucky Academy of Science 95th Annual Meeting, November 14, 2009 – NKU (Poster)
  • Knue, E*.; McCallum, A*. and Lagadic, I. "Investigating Mesoporous Organosilicates as Carriers for the Controlled, Local Delivery of the Chemotherapeutic Drug Doxorubicin Hydrochloride"  Kentucky Academy of Science 95th Annual Meeting, November 14, 2009 – NKU (Oral presentation done by A. McCallum)
  • Duffy, C* and Lagadic, I.  "Bi-Functional Mesoporous Silicates as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAIDs) Carriers" Kentucky Academy of Science 95th Annual Meeting, November 14, 2009 – NKU (Poster)
  • A. Swomley,* A. Morris,* J.  Pahren,* H. A. Barton, H. A. Bullen. “Metal Complexation of Pyoverdin Siderophores produced by Pseudomonas Environmental Isolates- Implications in Survival and Growth” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Poster- First Place Award)
  • A. Haskamp,* M.C. Brady,† J.  Pahren,* A. Swomley,* H. A. Bullen. “Evaluating New Directions to Improve Biofouling Resistance of Metal(oxide) Substrates” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Talk-First Place Award)
  • S. Wall,* N. A. Quansah,* A. Haskamp,* K. L. Haik, H. A. Bullen.“Characterization of Nanomaterial Interactions with Blood Brain Barrier Models” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Talk)
  • N. A. Quansah,* S. Wall,* A. Haskamp,* W. Baas*, K. Walters, K. L. Haik, H. A. Bullen.“ Evaluation of Functional Nanomaterials for Biosensing and Alternative Energy Applications” Kentucky Academy of Science, 95th Annual Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY Nov 14, 2009. (Poster)
  • Catherine Horner*, Wil Talbert*, Le Dao*, Jeff Fortin*, Brenda Barnes* and KC Russell “Optimizing the Synthesis of Asymmetric [14]-Dehydrobenzoannulenes.” 95th Annual Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY; November 13-14, 2009. (poster)
  • Emma Hatfield*, Linda Schutzman* and KC Russell “Electron-rich annulenes suitable for coupling to electron deficient cores.” 95th Annual Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY; November 13-14, 2009.  (poster)
  • Brenda Barnes*; “Synthesis of novel, asymmetric [14]-pyridoannulenes.” 95th Annual Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY; November 13-14, 2009. (oral)
  • Dennis Ashford*; “Synthesis and Characterization of Crowned Pyridoannulenes.” 95th Annual Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY; November 13-14, 2009. Second Place – Undergraduate Research Competition (oral - chemistry)
  • Bridget Gavaghan, A Computational Study of Solvent Effects on Estrone and 17β-estradiol excited states, Kentucky Academy of Sciences Meeting, NKU, Poster, November 2009
  • Karla Irizarry, Kit Yan Chan, Solvent dependence of estrogen fluorescence quantum yields, Kentucky Academy of Sciences Meeting, NKU, Poster, November 2009

Campus Presentations:

Spring 2009

NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity

  • Davies*, M., Edwards, G. A., Walters, K. A., 2009 Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, "Investigation into the environmental causes of exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhaging in thoroughbred race horses," NKU, Highland Heights KY. (April 4, 2009).
  • Baumann*, J., Baas*, W., Walters, K. A., NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, "Modified Strategy for Transition Metal / Pi-Conjugated Polymer ‘Molecular Wire’ Synthesis and FHV2.0," NKU, Highland Heights, KY. (April 2009).
  • Walsh*, E. A., Girten*, C. D., Deye, J. R., Walters, K. A. NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, "NKU Fullerene Research: Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of Fullerene-Bipyridine and corranulene-bipyridine Supramolecular Organometallic Systems," NKU, Highland Heights, KY. (April 2009).
  • Kramer*, S. A., Seger, R., Walters, K. A., NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, "NKU Tungsten Isocyanide Research 1: Synthesis of a New Ligand to Maximize Excited-State Stability," NKU, Highland Heights, KY. (April 2009).
  • Mazor*, D. , Karasiova, S., Walters, K. A., NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, "NKU Tungsten Isocyanide Research 2: Synthesis of Isocyanide Ligand and Tungsten Isocyanide Complex," NKU, Highland Heights, KY. (April 2009).
  • Karasiova, S., Mazor*, D. , Kramer, S. A. Walters, K. A., NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, "NKU Tungsten Isocyanide Research 3: Photophysical Studies of Tungsten(0) Isocyanides," NKU, Highland Heights, KY. (April 2009).
  • A. Swomley,* H. A. Barton, and H. A. Bullen. “Extraction of Siderophores for Analysis of Siderphore/Metal Oxide Interaction in Biofilm Formation” NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2009. (Poster)
  • Z. Syed,* A. Haskamp,* and H. A. Bullen. “Improving the Biocompatability and Bacterial Resistance of Stainless Steel Medical Implants” NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2009. (Poster)
  • C. Cason,* A. Haskamp,* K. Walters, and H. A. Bullen.  “Examination of Novel nanomaterials using Langmuir-Blodgett Techniques.” NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2009. (Poster)
  • H. Urcia,* H. A. Barton, H. A. Bullen.  “Surface complexation of hydroxamate siderophores models on metal oxide surfaces.” NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2009. (Poster)
  • W. Schmidt,* H. Barton, H. A. Bullen.  “Surface Analysis of the Role of Pyoverdin Siderophores in Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on Metal Oxide Substrates.” NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2009. (Oral)
  • A. Haskamp,* C. Cason,* M. Hestor,* B. Rossow,* K. L. Haik, H. A. Bullen.  “Developing analytical techniques to investigate dendrimer interactions with the blood brain barrier.” NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2009. (Oral)
  • S. Wall,* H. Barton, H. A. Bullen.  “Impact of Metal/Aqueous Interfaces on Biofilm Formation: Probing the Role of Siderophores.” NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity April 2009. (Oral)
  • Evans*, K., Paula, S., Celebration of Student Creative and Research Activity, Highland Heights, KY., "Establishment of a bioassay for the characterization of novel, purine-based inhibitors of heat shock protein 90.," Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. (April 8, 2009).
  • Jason_Beck*; “Synthesis of Complementary Push-Pull [14]-Dehydrobenzoannulenes.” Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2009. (oral)
  • Chris Miller*; “Synthesis of Electron-rich Dehydrobenzoannulenes for Incorporation into Multicomponent Devices.” Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2009 (oral)
  • Linda Schutzman*, Dennis Ashford*, and K.C. Russell; “Synthesis of [20]-annulenes bearing cofacial arenes.” Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2009 (poster)
  • Brenda Barnes*, Catharine Horner*, Jason Beck*, Chris Miller* and K.C. Russell; “Synthesis of novel, asymmetric [14]-annulenes.” Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2009  (poster)
  • Reis, N.*; Hoffman, B*. and Lagadic, I."Mesoporous Organosilicate-based Carriers for Chemotherapy Drug Delivery: Loading and Release of Doxorubicin"  NKU Celebration of Student Research & Creativity, April 7-9, 2009 - (Poster)
  • Reis, N. *; Hoffman, B.* and Lagadic, I."Mesoporous Organosilicate-based Carriers for Chemotherapy Drug Delivery: Synthesis & Characterization" NKU Celebration of Student Research & Creativity, April 7-9, 2009 (Poster)
  • Morgan,T*., Lagadic, I. "Investigation of the Direct Synthesis of Polyimide-Organoclay Nanocomposites" NKU Celebration of Student Research & Creativity, April 7-9, 2009 (Poster)
  • Kit Yan Chan and Alexander French, Solvent Effects on the steady state spectroscopy of estrone and estradiol, NKU Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Poster, April 2009

Fall 2009

Merck/AAAS Celebration of Summer Research

  • Davies, M., Edwards, G. A., Walters, K. A., Summer Research Celebration, "Investigation into the environmental causes of exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhaging in thoroughbred race horses.," NKU, Science Center. (September 2, 2009).
  • Baumann, J., Ivers, A., Czirr, D. Walters, K. A. KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, "Modified Strategy for Transition Metal / pi-Conjugated Polymer "Molecular Wire" Synthesis," NKU KBRIN, Highland Heights, KY. (August 2009).
  • Walsh, E., Dorsel, D. Walters, K. A., KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, "NKU Fullerene Research: Spectroscopic Studies of Fullerene-Bipyridine Organometallic Supramolecular Systems," NKU KBRIN, Highland Heights, KY. (August 2009).
  • Karasiova, S., Ankenbauer, A., Walters, K. A., KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, "Synthesis and Photophysical Studies of Tungsten(0) Isocyanide Complexes," NKU KBRIN, Highland Heights, KY. (August 2009).
  • Kramer, S., Walters, K. A., KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, "Synthesis of a New Isocyanide Ligand to Maximize Excited-State Stability," NKU KBRIN, Highland Heights, KY. (August 2009).
  • Baas, W., Walters, K. A., KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, "Synthesis of Novel Fullerene/Bipyridine Ligands for Photo-Induced Electron Transfer Applications," NKU KBRIN, Highland Heights, KY. (August 2009).
  • N. A. Quansah,* S. Wall,* A. Haskamp,* W. Baas*, K. Walters, K. L. Haik, H. A. Bullen.“ Evaluation of Functional Nanomaterials for Biosensing and Alternative Energy Applications” Merck/AAAS/KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Highland Heights, KY, Sept. 5, 2009. (Poster)
  • J.  Pahren,* A. Morris,* A. Swomley,* H. A. Barton, H. A. Bullen.“Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli Biofilm Formation on Metal Oxide Substrates” Merck/AAAS/KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Highland Heights, KY, Sept. 5, 2009. (Poster)
  • A. Morris,* J.  Pahren,* A. Swomley,* H. A. Barton, H. A. Bullen. “Spectroscopic Analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli Adsorption to Metal Oxides” Merck/AAAS/KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Highland Heights, KY, Sept. 5, 2009. (Poster)
  • A. Swomley,* A. Morris,* J.  Pahren,* H. A. Barton, H. A. Bullen. “Metal Complexation of Pyoverdin Siderophores produced by Pseudomonas Environmental Isolates- Implications in Survival and Growth” Merck/AAAS/KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Highland Heights, KY, Sept. 5, 2009. (Poster)
  • A. Haskamp,* M.C. Brady,† J.  Pahren,* A. Swomley,* H. A. Bullen. “Evaluating New Directions to Improve Biofouling Resistance of Metal(oxide) Substrates” Merck/AAAS/KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Highland Heights, KY, Sept. 5, 2009. (Poster)
  • S. Wall,* N. A. Quansah,* A. Haskamp,* K. L. Haik, H. A. Bullen.“Characterization of Nanomaterial Interactions with Blood Brain Barrier Models” Merck/AAAS/KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Highland Heights, KY, Sept. 5, 2009. (Poster)
  • Brenda Barnes*; “Asymmetrical Annulenes.” CURE Summer Celebration, Highland Heights, KY; August 7, 2009 (oral)
  • Hand,J*. and Lagadic, I."Exploring Synthetic Parameters for the Preparation and Properties of Functional Organoclays" Merck/AAAS & KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, September 2, 2009 –NKU (Poster)
  • Morgan,T. * and Lagadic, I. Merck/AAAS & KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, September 2, 2009 – NKU (Poster)
  • Knue, E. *; McCallum, A. * and Lagadic, I. Merck/AAAS & KBRIN Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, September 2, 2009 –NKU (Poster)
  • Nicholas Georgescu, Bridget Gavaghan, Solvent effects on the photolysis of estrogens, NKU Merck/KBRIN/CINSAM Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Poster, September 2009
  • Bridget Gavaghan, Computational Study of Estrone and 17β-estradiol excited states, NKU Merck/KBRIN/CINSAM Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Poster, September 2009
  • Kit Yan Chan, Absorption and emission yields of estrone and 17β-estradiol, NKU Merck/KBRIN/CINSAM Interdisciplinary Summer Research Celebration, Poster, September 2009