CRSP 2019-2020 Cohort
The CUNY Research Scholars Program at Queensborough Community College
QCC CUNY Research Scholars Program Mentors and Students at Orientation
CRSP scholars and mentors for 2019-2020
| Name | Research Mentor(s) | Department | Project Title |
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| Amirmohammad Maghsoudi | Dr. Mohammad Javdan | Biology | Role of HMGB1 and Toll-Like Receptors on Microglial Dysfunction |
| Amy Velasco | Dr. Huixin Wu | Engineering Technology | Smart Fashion |
| Ashley Mercado | Dr. Joan Petersen | Biology | Characterization of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton from Natural and Restored Vernal Pools |
| Biling Chen | Dr. Sasan Karimi | Chemistry | Synthesis of Biologically Active Pyrroles |
| Brettania Gordon | Dr. Monica Trujillo | Biology | Transcriptomic Analysis and Comparison of Ggene Expression Profiles of Streptomyces coelicolor and a Rhomboid Over Expression Mutant |
| Britney Vasconcellos | Dr. Andrew Nguyen | Biology | Examining Genes Regulated by STAT3 in Osteoclastic RAW264.7 Cell Line |
| Chang Cui | Dr. Jun Shin | Chemistry | Synthesis of N-2-Hydroxyethyltrichloroacetamide and Its Derivatives: Possible Precursor to Polycarbamates |
| Circe Gedeon | Dr. Maria Mercedes Franco | Math and Computer Sciences | High Impact Practices in the Mathematics Classroom: Students' self-reported benefits |
| Diego Cordova | Dr. Anissa Moody | Social Sciences | The Impact of Immigrant Identity to Student Educational and Vocational Goals |
| Emely Gutierrez Mora | Dr. Celia Sporer | Social Sciences | Understanding Sexual Assault Trends in NYC |
| Feruza Turobova | Dr. Sujun Wei | Chemistry | Synthesis & Characterization of Novel BODIPY Derivatives, Potential Acceptors in Organic Solar Cells |
| Haoyu Niu | Dr. Huxin Wu | Engineering Technology | Design of Power Amplifier to Control Rotation of a Servo Motor |
| Harpeet Singh | Dr. David Sarno | Chemistry | Optimizing the Formation of Polyaniline Nanofiber-ruthenium Nanoparticle Composites as a Catalyst for the Degradation of Congo Red |
| Heesoo Cho | Dr. Sunil Dehipawala | Physics | Characterization of Iron and Nickel in Thin Film Magnets |
| Jacquelyn Apostolo | Dr. Amy Traver | Social Sciences | Consuming Prose, Passage, and Place: The Mythos of Child Migration and the Rural Idyll in Horatio Alger's Young Adult Novels |
| Jordan Graham | Dr. Sarbani Ghoshal | Biology | Adropin Expression Prevents Aging Related Cognitive Decline |
| Joshua Olatunji | Dr. Jill Bellovary | Physics | Massive Black Holes in Dwarf Galaxies |
| Kalu Dike Udensi | Dr. Monica Trujillo | Biology | Biochemical Characterization of the Rhomboid Protease SCO3855 |
| Mahamud Babu | Dr. Kimberly Riegel | Physics | Evaluation of Urban Sound Levels and Their Psychological and Public Health Effects |
| Megan Pirtle | Dr. David Sarno | Chemistry | Permeation Versus Encapsulation to Load a Fluorescent Payload into Porous Polymer Microspheres |
| Nikola Baci | Dr. Raul Armendariz | Physics | Building Wireless GPS Timing Electronics for a Particle Physics Detector Data Acquisition System |
| Qi Pan | Dr. Sunil Dehipawala | Physics | Spectroscopic Study of Heavy Metals Present in Leafy Vegetables |
| Sophia How | Dr. Paris Svoronos | Chemistry | Determination of the Ionization Constant of Weak Carboxylic Acids Using Microscale Freezing Point Determination Measurements that are Cost Effective and Waste Free |
| Stuti Sangar | Dr. Larisa Honey | Social Sciences | Xenophobia and the Politics of Cultural Difference |
| Valentine Uwechue | Dr. Sushma Teegala | Biology | T-box Protein, Tbx3 and its Evolution in Vertebrates |
| Yanqiu Guo | Dr. Wenjian Liu | Math and Computer Sciences | Bayesian Inference of Stochastic Block Model with Different In-block and Out-block Mutations on Random Graphs |
| Zheyong Piao | Dr. Tirandai Hemraj-Benny | Chemistry | Imidazolium Ionic Liquid-Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Mixtures as Electrolytes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications |
Meet the Students and Mentors
Dr. Wenjian Liu with Mentee Yanqiu Guo
CRSP Mentees Sophia How and Charles Wong with Dr. Paris Svoronos
CRSP Mentee Nikola Baci Mentored by Dr. Raul Armendariz
CRSP Mentees Harpreet Singh & Megan Pirtle Mentored by Dr. David Sarno
Dr. Kimberly Riegel with CRSP Mentee Mahamud Babu
Dr. Monica Trujillo with CRSP Mentee Kalu Dike Udensi
CRSP Mentee Joshua-Olatunji Mentored by Dr. Jill Bellovary
Dr. Sunil Dehipawala with CRSP Mentees Heesoo Cho and Qi Pan
Dr. Wu with CRSP Mentee Haoyu Niu
Dr. Sujun Wei with CRSP Mentee Feruza Turobova
Dr. Joan Petersen with CRSP Mentee Ashley Mercado
Dr. Maria Mercedes Franco CRSP Mentee Circe Gedeon
Dr. Jun Shin with CRSP Mentee Chang Cui
CRSP Mentees Nikola Baci (Mentored by Dr. Raul Armendariz), Jacquelyn Apostolo (Mentored by Dr. Amy Traver), and Britney Vasconcellos (Mentored by Dr. Andrew Nguyen) with Jason Bhimani
Dr. Sasan Karimi with CRSP Mentee Biling Chen
Dr. Wu with CRSP Mentee Amy Velasco
CRSP Mentee Diego Cordova Mentored by Dr. Anissa Moody
CRSP Mentee Amirabbas Maghsoudi Mentored by Dr. Mohammad Javdan
Spring 2019 Programming
| Mandatory | Date/Location | Event | Description |
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| * (A or B, choose one) |
Friday, Feb. 14th 12:10 – 2 pm,L-311 |
A - Scientific Research Workshop: How to cite research articles - Students only need to attend one session of this workshop - Professor Mi-Seon (Christine) Kim | The Science Librarian will provide individual guidance on citation styles. Additionally, students will be required to email Christine Kim a deliverable they will receive at the start of the semester by Feb. 10th, 2020. Please take your project title and one research article that can be used as a main source when writing about your research project. |
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Wednesday, Feb. 19th 12:15 – 2 pm, L-302 |
B - Scientific Research Workshop: How to cite research articles -- Students only need to attend one session of this workshop - Professor Mi-Seon (Christine) Kim | The Science Librarian will provide individual guidance on citation styles. Additionally, students will be required to email Christine Kim a deliverable they will receive at the start of the semester by Feb. 10th, 2020. Please take your project title and one research article that can be used as a main source when writing about your research project. |
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Wednesday, Feb. 26th 12:10 -1 pm LB-24 1:10 - 2pm LB-24 |
*Resume Writing I: (Career Services) *Resume Writing II: including your research experience and awards in your resume |
A representative from the Career Services office will present a workshop on resume writing. One-on-one follow up resume editing and review sessions with career services will also be arranged. Please bring your laptop if you can or a copy of your existing resume if you have one. Ms. Strauss will provide information and samples on how to include your research experience, awards, and presentations in your resume. She will also explain the difference between a resume and CV. |
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Wednesday, March 18th, 12:40 – 2 pm, S-412 |
*SPEECH WORKSHOP I | Dr. Franca Ferrari from the speech department will present a workshop on strategies used to present your research work effectively |
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Wednesday, March 25th, 12 - 2:00 pm, S-111 |
Etiquette in Action (optional) – Career Service |
Only 50 spots available, open to the entire campus. Students must go to the Office of Career Services in L-429 to reserve their seats prior to the event. |
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Wednesday, April 1st 12 - 4:00 pm, Student Union Building |
QCC Job Fair (optional) – Career Service |
An opportunity to meet with 50+ employers from business, non-profits, the healthcare industry and government coming to QCC in search of candidates to fill full-time, part-time, and internship openings. Bring your college ID and several copies of your résumé to the Job Fair. | |
| *(a or b or c; choose one) |
Friday, April 17th 12 - 1:30 pm, M-133 |
SPEECH WORKSHOP II a. Students only need to attend one session of the second Speech Workshop (choose a, b, or c). |
Speech presentation - group 1 Each student will present a 5 minute PowerPoint on their research. The presentation will be videotaped. Dr. Ferrari will review the videos and meet with each student individually in follow up sessions in her office to discuss their presentation. |
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Wednesday, April 22nd 12 -1:30 pm, S-412 |
SPEECH WORKSHOP II b. |
Speech presentation - group 2 |
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Friday, April 24th 3 - 4:30 pm, M-133 |
SPEECH WORKSHOP II c. | Speech presentation - group 3 |
