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Amanda Nergrete| INDS Student Worker
Title: Mouse House: First Person Exploration Survival Game
Mentor: Eric Jordan
Location and Time: RAC Arena- All Day
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INDS Professors: Jose Arenas Gomez & Steven McAlpine
Location and Time: RAC Stage & 11am-11:15am
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INDS URCAD Researchers| URCAD on April 22, 2026
Check Our INDS Students and their Research!
Noreen Baroya
Title: Mind & Muscle: Evaluation of Western Dentistry and Holistic Medicine for Myofascial Pain Care
Mentor: Dr. Tiffany Gierasch, Teaching Professor, UMBC Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location & Time: RAC 2PM-3PM, Poster #5
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Joshua Davis-Carpenter
Title:Automated Detection Algorithms for Chemosensory Arrays of Bacterial Tomograms
Mentors: Gus Hart, Brigham Young University
Location and Time: RAC Arena, 2PM-3PM, Poster #13
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Sofia Dominesey
Title: Mission to Europa: Translating Astrobiology into a Playable RPG Game
Mentor: Stephen Freeland, UMBC Biology and Individualized Study Program (INDS)
Location: RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #35
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Aeon Kaplowitz
Title: "Structural Effects in Zr-MOFs on Curcumin Stability and Delivery"
Mentor: Lisa Kelly, Professor, UMBC Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location & Time: RAC Arena, 2PM-3PM, Poster #39
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Anna Kim
Title: Cluster Headache Diagnostic Delay: The Role of Patients and Physicians
Mentor: Dr. Raimi Quiton, Clinical Associate Professor, UMBC Psychology
Location & Time: RAC 106, 9AM-9:15AM
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Joanna Pedro
Title: User Perspectives On AI-Assisted Dance Training: An Iterative Design And Qualitative Evaluation
Mentor: Ann Sofie Clemmensen, Associate Professor, UMBC Dance
Location & Time: RAC Arena Poster #118, 2pm-3pm
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Aya Saeid
Title: Understanding the Arab Patient's Healthcare Experiences in the United States
Mentor: Dr. Robert Anderson, Associate Teaching Professor, UMBC Psychology
Location & Time: RAC 106, 2:15PM-2:30PM
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Shreya Singh
Title: Physician Burnout Through the Emotional State Theory of Happiness
Mentors: Kyle Bates Clinical Associate Professor, UMBC Emergency and Disaster Health Systems & Blake Francis, Assistant Professor, UMBC Philosophy
Location & Time: RAC Arena, 10AM-11AM, Poster #93
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Trisha Tomcy
Title: Investigating Estrogen-Dependent Neuroimmune Response Across Menopausal-like Stages in Astrocytic Culture
Mentor: Carmen Munoz-Ballester, Associate Professor, UMBC Interdisciplinary Life Science
Location & Time: RAC Arena, 10AM-11AM, Poster #104
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Chloe Weaver
Title: The Making of Paradox: The Animated Series
Mentor: Sharon Tran, Associate Professor, UMBC English
Location & Time: RAC 106, 9:20AM-9:35AM
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Trilece Wilson
Title: Tears Made of Ink
Mentor: Nicole Pekarske, Associate Teaching Professor, UMBC English
Location & Time: RAC Stage, 11:15AM-11:30AM
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URCAD Presenters: Student Athletes
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Marie Abongwa | Comparing Levels of Function in People with Schizophrenia | Sherry Pujji | Psychology | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #2
Leen Jawhar | β-arrestin2 Signaling Modulates Kappa Opioid Receptor Induced Sedation | Laurie Sutton | Biological Sciences
Cheyenne Payne | Why the Camp David and Oslo Accords Failed | Busra Ozguler Aktel | Political Science | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #77
Ava Schreiber | Examining Contemporary Media's Portrayal of True Crime and the Attraction to Audience | Kathalene Razzano | Media and Communication Studies | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #61
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Caly Ferguson | Design and Integration of an Elbow Exoskeleton for Haptic Stiffness Perception Experiments | Jeremy Brown | Mechanical Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:55-2:10
Kayla Magruder | Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Lasso for De-Tumbling Orbital Debris | Mark Cutkosky | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #44
Jessica Slaughter | Open-Source Software Suite of Bioinformatic Tools for Dynamic Omics Data Analysis | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #66
Jalynn Somerville | Modeling Ionic and Metabolic Dynamics of Neurons and Glia Under Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation | Parag Chitnis | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | RAC 050 | 1:35-1:50
Amir Walton-Irvin | Analysis of FMRI Data to Characterize Brain Connectivity Across Socioeconomic and Racial Backgrounds | Tulay Adali | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC 230 | 11:20-11:35
Ariel Wilson-Gray | Production of Extracellular Vesicles from Mammalian Cells Modulated by a Biomimetic Surface | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #73
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Shrikant Bhatnagar, Kalei Kai, Ben Bazarsuren, Daniel Shin, Jonah Malcolm, Austin Wagener, Nebiyu Mammo, Murali Indukuri, William Vandenberg | UMBC AIAA DBF and SUAS Aircrafts | Joseph Washington | Mechanical Engineering | Special Exhibit | RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor
Caly Ferguson | Design and Integration of an Elbow Exoskeleton for Haptic Stiffness Perception Experiments | Jeremy Brown | Mechanical Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:55-2:10
Muhammad Fazeel Khan, Branden McGuire | Vison-Based Rover Control Using ArUco Markers |Tsehuai Wu | Mechanical Engineering
Kayla Magruder | Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Lasso for De-Tumbling Orbital Debris | Mark Cutkosky | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #44
Katelyn Prasad | Design and Validation of a Mechanical Testing Platform to Quantify Aortic Valve Leaflet Stiffness | Sayantan Bhattacharya | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster 78
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
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Jesslyn Annan | "An Outsider in The Place That's Become Your Home": Stories of Navigating Identity as a 1.5 Generation Asian Immigrant | Chulwoo Park | Public Health | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #11
Nicholas Denton | Quantifying Misinformation: Vaccine Hesitancy and its Reverberations | Kathryn Monzo | Public Health | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #15
Muskaan Hammad | Centralizing Community Health Access & Resource Module with a Focus on Food Resources During the Federal Shutdown | Katie Birger | Public Health | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #45
Tiffany Nguyen | Understanding Severe Psychological Distress Among Older Veterans: A Population-Level Analysis | Cristina Miller | Public Health | RAC 230 | 10:00-10:15
Deven Patel, Fathima Hafsa Abdul Gaffoor, Ephrata Mangesha | Environment Control and Health Burdens: An International Comparative Study of Preventive Risks from Urban Pollution | Christine Mair | Public Health | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #75
Letu Reggasa | Maryland College Basic Needs Community of Practice | Andrea Kalfoglou | Public Health | RAC 106 | 12:00-12:15
Anelsy Valencia | Immigration Vulnerability and Self-Rated Oral Health Among Latin* Adults: A Pilot Study | Dina Garcia | Public Health | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #70
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Meklit Abebe | Printing Nasser: The Periodical as a Political Tool in Late Modern Egypt, 1954-1967 | Mohammad Ghaedi | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #16
Juliana Blakely, Sanjana Jain, Garrett Rifkind | Global Affairs: Effects of Domestic Politics on the International Community and International Stability | Felipe Filomeno | Political Science | RAC 230 | 10:20-10:35
Audrey Grutzik | Red Monday: Reassessing the Warren Court's Multifaceted Response to Communism | William Blake | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #26
Sanjana Jain | Silencing Ogoniland: Oil, Power, and the Politics of Neglect in an Exploited Region | Jé St Sume | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #35
Peter Luster | A Comparative Analysis of Modern-day Populism | Carolyn Forestiere | Political Science | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #57
Precious Nwanna | Beyond the Gate: A Guide to Reentry Reform in Urban America | Elaine Macdougall | Political Science, English | Film Presentation, 10-10:20, RAC Track (First Floor)
Cheyenne Payne | Why the Camp David and Oslo Accords Failed | Busra Ozguler Aktel | Political Science | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #77
Kaia Robertson | Does the Apple Fall Far from the Tree? The Relationship Between Multiracial Racial identification and Social Upbringing | Jé St Sume | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #58
Mack Watkins | How Victim Participation Influences Judicial Decision-Making: A Comparative Analysis of Extraterritorial Courts | Jeffrey Davis | Political Science | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #71
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URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC! For the full schedule see: urcad.umbc.edu Meklit Abebe | Printing Nasser: The Periodical as a Political Tool in Late Modern Egypt, 1954-1967...
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URCAD Presenters: Meyerhoff Scholars
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
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Setutsi Abdallah | Characterizing Cellular Proliferation and Apoptosis Following Oral Nicotine Pouch Exposure in a Tongue Organoid Model | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #1
Ryan Addai | INVESTIGATING OLFACTORY BULB STRUCTURE IN DROSOPHILA WITH APPL GENE DELETION | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 9:00-9:15
Titilayomi Adesanya | Characterizing the Role of Plexin A and Semaphorin1a in Drosophila Melanogaster Border Cell Migration | Michelle Starz-Gaiano | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #3
Suzi Agyako-Wiredu | Synthesis of Riboflavin-Functionalized Gold Nanorattles as Targeted Drug Delivery Platform | Marie-Christine Daniel | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #4
Boluwatinsola Alawode | Analyzing the Expression Patterns of GFP-Protein Traps: Is It There, Or Is It Lost? | Michelle Starz-Gaiano | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #7
Kafui Ameko | SMOKEY CHOICES: ROLE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EFFECTS ON THE MOUSE MOTILITY OVER TIME THROUGH ODOR THRESHOLD TEST | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #8
Daniel Amon-Kotey | PrivacyMirror: Identifying Self-Disclosures in User Input to Mitigate Individual Privacy Risks | Sauvik Das | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #10
Phoenix Bryant | Investigating the Function of the PHD Finger in Chromatin Regulator Set4 | Erin Green | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #20
Kamarya Buckley | Effect of Predicted Chromatin Regulator MTA1-like on Border Cell Migration in Drosophila Melanogaster oogenesis | Michelle Starz-Gaiano | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #21
Katherine Carver | Supermassive Black Hole Growth in Local Low-Mass Mergers | Adi Foord | Physics | RAC 050 | 11:00-11:15
Jane-Frances Chia | Investigating the Role of Methyl CPG-Binding Domain on Tumorigenesis in Prostate Cancer Using the BMPC Mouse Model | Charles Bieberich | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #26
Mia Coon | Anchor Gene in Drosophila Melanogaster: A Modulator of Alcohol Preference Behaviors | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #28
Darrell Davis | Estrogen and Aging: What Can Mouse Models Tell Us About Sex-Dependent Changes in The Aging Brain? | Todd Gould | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #33
Nathan Dayie | Investigating Neural and Behavioral Correlates Underlying Sensory Integration in Marmosets | Guoping Feng | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | RAC 230 | 1:15-1:30
Shenali De Silva | Investigating Skin-Resident T Cell Dynamics in Zebrafish | Leonard Zon | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 3:15-3:30
Elise Delaporte | Elucidating the Symbiotic Interaction Between Lactobacillus Iners and Gardnerella Vaginalis in Bacterial Vaginosis | Corine Jackman Burden | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #14
Destiny Deshields | Investigating Object Recognition and Control of Prosthetic Devices For Delicate Objects Using Computer Vision Algorithms | Ramana Kumar Vinjamuri | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #2
Caly Ferguson | Design and Integration of an Elbow Exoskeleton for Haptic Stiffness Perception Experiments | Jeremy Brown | Mechanical Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:55-2:10
Dinesh Ganesan | Computational Analysis of Age-Associated Gene Expression in Acral Melanoma and Primary and Metastatic Cutaneous Melanoma | Gretchen Alicea | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #38
Soleyana Gelaw | AI Benchmarking for Predicting Cancer Treatment Response and Recurrence in Lung and Prostate Cancer | Maricel Kann | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #40
Nahom Getachew | Enhancement of Phosphorescence in Chlorin Derivatives Through Metal Complexation and Structural Design | Marcin Ptaszek | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #24
Elias Gilotte | Optimizing Production of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factorin Cell-free Protein Synthesis | Govind Rao | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #41
Jessica Hoffman | A Functional Map of Intrinsically Disordered Regions Across the Human Proteome | Francisco Sanchez-Rivera | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 11:40-11:55
Sydney Hofstetter | A Functional Map of Intrinsically Disordered Regions Across the Human Proteome | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #30
Nina Hunter | PC-12 Differentiation in Human Schwann Cell Co-Culture on ECM-Mimetic Coatings: A Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Model | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #46
Zainab Idowu | Modeling Tumor-Driven Disruption of Intestinal Epithelial Heterogeneity Using 3D Organoids | Khashayarsha Khazaie | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #32
Jada Iwuoha | The Campus Connect: A Centralized Digital Marketplace for Student Entrepreneurship and Campus-Based Services | Kevin Fulmer | Interdisciplinary Studies | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #34
Urvi Jain | Investigating the Role of Pneumococcal Phenotypic Heterogeneity in Determining Virulence Severity | Corine Jackman Burden | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #36
Aeon Kaplowitz | Structural Effects in Zr-MOFs on Curcumin Stability and Delivery | Lisa Kelly | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #39
Jariatu Kargbo | A Conserved YED Motif Regulates BFD2 Function Across Toxoplasma Gondii Life Stages | Sebastian Lourido | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #48
Aditi Katragunta | N-myc Downstream Regulated Gene 1a, A Generalist Stress Protein That Respond to Both Hypoxia and Salinity Changes | Rachel Brewster | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 9:40-9:55
Prince Michael Kemani | Classification of Explore and Exploit Behaviors in Eigenmannia Virescens | Kathleen Hoffman | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #50
Gabriel Kengni, Jr. | Comparative Study of Genome Packaging Mechanisms in HIV-1 and MoMuLV: Dimerization, Cap Sequestration, and RNA Fate | Michael Summers | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC 050 | 2:35-2:50
Ryan Lee | Intracellular Mechanisms Underlying Formaldehyde-Evoked Calcium Signaling in Mouse Olfactory Sensory Neurons | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #41
Kayla Magruder | Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Lasso for De-Tumbling Orbital Debris | Mark Cutkosky | Mechanical Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #44
Deeya Mistry | Investigation of the Circadian Rhythm on Blood Brain Barrier Permeability | Chenghua Gu | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 9:20-9:35
Naomi Nance | Synthesis of Alkyne-Expanded Fleximer Nucleosides for Improved Anti-Ebola Activity | Katherine Seley-Radtke | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #64
Jessica Ndiritu | The Impact of Sirt2 on Innate Immune Response in Drosophila Melanogaster | Jeff Leips | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 12:00-12:15
Lea-Pearl Njei | Investigating the Role of Muscarinic Receptors in Microtentacle Formation in Human Colon Cancer Cells | Jean-Pierre Raufman | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #47
Oluwagbotemi Ogungbile | Investigation of Cell Survivability on Edible Gelatin Electrospun Scaffold Using Electrospinning | Luis Carlos Pinzon Herrera | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #69
Sara Patamawenu | Structural and Biophysical Characterization of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa BqsR Protein Variants | Aaron Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #74
Matthew Quintanilla | Isolating Cell Wall Strength Will Affect the Mechanical Strength of Mycelial Materials | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #79
Ella Reinders | Sex-Dependent Mechanisms Underlie Stress-Induced Changes in Synaptic Plasticity | Tara LeGates | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 10:00-10:15
Nia Richard | A Survey of the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Digital Twins For Health | Shimei Pan | Information Systems | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #80
Aliyyah Roberson | Synthesis and Photochemical Characterization of Pt(II)- and Pd(II)-Porphyrins | Marcin Ptaszek | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #57
Ariana Rodriguez | Exploring the Structure and Mechanisms of HIV-1 Virion Assembly Through Gag-RNA Interactions | Michael Summers | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #59
Magdalen Ruth | Structural Characterization of Aichi Virus IRES Using Fab-Assisted RNA Crystallography | Deepak Koirala | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #88
Silvi Shah | Electronic Cigarette Vapor Exposure Disrupts Olfactory Function and Induces Neuroinflammation in Mice | Weihong Lin | Biological Sciences | RAC 050 | 2:55-3:10
Branwen She | Using Data to Inform Models of Nucleus Accumbens Neurons | Tara LeGates | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #65
Jessica Slaughter | Open-Source Software Suite of Bioinformatic Tools for Dynamic Omics Data Analysis | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm Poster #66
Jalynn Somerville | Modeling Ionic and Metabolic Dynamics of Neurons and Glia Under Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation | Parag Chitnis | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | RAC 050 | 1:35-1:50
Greeshma Tarimala | Characterizing the Cross-Pathway Regulation of a Conidiation-Independent Transcription Factor in Aspergillus Nidulans | Mark Marten | Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering | RAC 050 | 1:15-1:30
Julia Van Der Marel | Investigation of Bacterial Lipid Inclusions to Inform Tuberculosis Research | Bryan Bryson | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #106
Amir Walton-Irvin | Analysis of FMRI Data to Characterize Brain Connectivity Across Socioeconomic and Racial Backgrounds | Tulay Adali | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC 230 | 11:20-11:35
Ariel Wilson-Gray | Production of Extracellular Vesicles from Mammalian Cells Modulated by a Biomimetic Surface | Jorge Almodovar | Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #72
Alice Yacubovich | Mathematical Model of Drosophila Neuronal Pruning Process | Bradford Peercy | Mathematics and Statistics | RAC Arena 10-11am, Poster #111
Caleb Zeleke | Elucidating the Residue-Level Mechanism of Arginyltransferase-1 (ATE1)-Catalyzed Protein Arginylation | Aaron Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #74
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
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Celine Anong, Kaila Hoskins, Madeine Rippin, Hallel Dereb | Women in Computing: Understanding Needs, Attitudes, and Obstacles in Recife, Brazil | Carolyn Seaman | Information Systems | RAC 230 | 1:55-2:10
De'Onna Battle | Role of CD68+ Monocyte-Derived Macrophages in Regulating Adipose Tissue Growth During Diet-Induced Obesity | Diana Elizondo | Biological Sciences |RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #17
Shrikant Bhatnagar | UMBC AIAA DBF and SUAS Aircrafts | Joseph Washington | Mechanical Engineering | Special Exhibit, RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor
Michael Duffy and Christian Price-Burnett | Voyages: Chapter Seven | Nigel Semaj | Theatre | Special Exhibit, RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor
Isabel Kendall | Missionary Position: Power and Cultural Mediation Through the Lens of 16th-Century Missionaries and Postwar Sex Workers | Julie Oakes | History | Special Exhibit, RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor
Gabriel Kengni, Jr. | Comparative Study of Genome Packaging Mechanisms in HIV-1 and MoMuLV: Dimerization, Cap Sequestration, and RNA Fate | Michael Summers | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC 050 | 2:35-2:50
Hira Khan | Female Choice for Body Size in Rainbow Darters (Etheostoma Caeruleum) | Tamra Mendelson | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #40
Precious Nwanna | Beyond the Gate: A Guide to Reentry Reform in Urban America | Elaine Macdougall | Political Science, English | Film Presentation, 10-10:20, RAC Track (First Floor)
Talia Raysor | Art, Faith, and Healing in the Middle Ages | Kimberly Anderson | Visual Arts | RAC 106 | 10:40-10:55
Aya Saeid | Understanding the Arab Patient's Healthcare Experiences in The United States | Robert Anderson | Interdisciplinary Studies | RAC 106 | 2:15-2:30
Amir Walton-Irvin | Analysis of FMRI Data to Characterize Brain Connectivity Across Socioeconomic and Racial Backgrounds | Tulay Adali | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC 230 | 11:20-11:35
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
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Sara Abbas | Intelligent Fault Detection and Risk Management for Autonomous Spacecraft Operations | Anthony Campbell | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #3
Yanyu Arias | Development of a Vagina-on-a-Chip Model for Studying Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis | Corine Jackman Burden | Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #30
Naomi Aruna and Tammy Hong | Asian American Adolescents' Internalized Stereotypes Moderates the Socioemotional Impact of Racial Discrimination | Charissa Cheah | Psychology | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #13
Djina Awungnjia | Impact of APPL Gene Mutation on Food Preference Behavior in Aging Drosophila Melanogaster | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #14
Shrikant Bhatnagar,Kalei Kai, Ben Bazarsuren, Daniel Shin, Jonah Malcolm, Austin Wagener,Nebiyu Mammo, Murali Indukuri, William Vandenberg | UMBC AIAA DBF and SUAS Aircrafts | Joseph Washington | Mechanical Engineering | Special Exhibit | RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor
Francheska Burrola | Automated Monitoring Sensors for Process Analytical Technology Applications in Cell and Gene Therapy | Venkatesh Srinivasan | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #24
Faridah Folorunsho | Structural and Functional Analysis of the KH-Domain Protein FLK in Regulating Arabidopsis Defense and Development | Hua Lu | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #20
Emily Hernandez| Testing Ethanol Treatment for the Reduction of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) In Drosophila | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #28
Kiara James | Exploring Chinese American Adolescents' Experiences of Barriers to Civic Engagement | Charissa Cheah | Psychology | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #37
Amarachukwu Onaga | The Effects of Sex and Age on Sleep in Drosophila Models of Autism | Fernando Vonhoff | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #70
Irene Teye | Investigating Extracellular Matrix-derived Factors in the Activation of Adipose Tissue T-cells During Severe Obesity | Diana Elizondo | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #102
Maia Turman Cooke | The Language of Decriminalization: Drug Policy Rhetoric and Public Health in 21st Century Canada | Earl Brooks | English | RAC 106 | 11:00-11:15am
Anelsy Valencia | Immigration Vulnerability and Self-Rated Oral Health Among Latin* Adults: A Pilot Study | Dina Garcia | Public Health | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #71
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