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THE
HUGHES PROGRAM -
Summer
of 2006
Presentations from Undergraduate
Research Fellows in Chemistry
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Abstract:
"Oxidation of 1-Trimethylsilyl-2Phenyl Ethane"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Albert J. Fry
Katrina Adams, '07 hails from Roosevelt, NY. Her
interests include, Japanese language and culture, raising Beta fish,
and listening to music. Katrina will spend a fifth year on
campus to get her Master's degree in chemistry. After, she may
apply to Teach for America or go on for a Ph.D. She plans to go
into research in physical organic chemistry.
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Abstract: "Approaches to measuring the pKa values of
Chromium ammine Complexes"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor T. David Westmoreland
Portia Chipendo, '08 hails from Harare, Zimbabwe.
She attended Gateway High School. She plans to major in
Biochemistry and is also interested in getting a certificate in
International Relations. Portia enjoys soccer, is a member of
the Wesleyan Christian Fellowship and plans to live in International
House. After Wesleyan, she wants to go to medical or
pharmaceutical school.
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Abstract: "Determination of the three rate constants for
the Electrophilic nitration of tir-p-tolylamine"
2006
Poster and 2005
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Albert J. Fry
Mufaro Dube, '08 hails from Norton, Zimbabwe,
where he attended Mazowe High School. His majors are
Mathematics-Economics, and MB&B. Mufaro's other interests
include soccer and cooking. |
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Abstract: "Defining Formal Potentials of
Oxygen/Multi-electron Enhance Proton"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor T. David Westmoreland
Kepa Eizaquirre-Borreson, '08 attended Amherst
Regional High School in Amherst Massachusetts. At Wesleyan
University, he majoring in both Chemistry and Molecular Biology.
In his free time, Kepa enjoys hiking, camping and canoeing.
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Abstract:
"MD Analysis of Correlated Motions in PDZ Domains"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor David L. Beveridge
Philip Hanoian, '07 hails from Clinton, NY where he attended Clinton
High School. He is majoring in Chemistry and is also interested
in French and Buddhism. Phil enjoys listening to music, playing
ultimate frisbee and soccer and cooking. He plans to continue
studying in graduate school or get a job after he graduates this year.
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Abstract:
"Effect of Magnesium Ions upon Energetics of Double Helical DNA"
2006 Poster
Mentor:
Professor Irina M. Russu
Scott Horowitz, '07 hails from Milwaukee, WI.
He is a MB&B major. Other interests include music (piano, opera,
barbershop singing) and ultimate frisbee. He plans to complete
the BA/MA Fifth Year Master's degree in Chemistry, at Wesleyan
University and then apply to Ph.D. programs. |
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Abstract:
"Statistical Mechanics of a Lattice Model of Ligand Binding
Affinity and Specificity"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor David L. Beveridge
Siong Kong, '07 comes from Penang, Malaysia where
he attended St. Andrew Junior College (Singapore). His majors
are MB&B and Computer Science. Siong's other interests include
hiking, cycling, exploring, languages, history, politics, and
religion. He plans to complete the BA/MA Fifth Year Program, and
then apply to Ph.D. programs.
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Abstract: "Synthesis of Tris (4-methylsufonephenyl)-amine
for use as an Electocatalyst"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Albert J. Fry
Peter Lambert, '08 hails from Montclair, NJ. He is double
majoring in Chemistry and MB&B. Peter likes to play ultimate
frisbee and pick up soccer. He plans to attend medical school
after graduation. |
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Abstract:
"Investigations of the Modified, Interrupted Feist-Benary
Reaction"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Michael A. Calter
Maxwell Loewinger, '08 hails from Washington, DC where he attended the
Sidwel Friends School. Max is majoring in Chemistry and American
Studies with a concentration in American literature. He is interested
in politics, poetry, and fiction. Max enjoys frisbee, swimming
less than seriously (in comic fashion) and will be living in Eclectic
in the Fall. After Wesleyan, Max would like to attend graduate
school in Chemistry or Pharmacology.
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Abstract: "The Catalytic Synthesis of Disubstituted
ß-lactones"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Michael A. Calter
Mei Qun Luo, '08 hails from Brooklyn, NY.
She came to the united States from China when she was twelve and she
attended Manhattan International High School. She is a Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry major. She likes to read and has
special interest in Javanese dance. After Wesleyan, she plans to
pursue a Pharmacology degree.
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Abstract: "Investigating DNA Quadruplex Structures"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Philip H. Bolton
Drew Marvin-Smith, '08 hails from Madison CT. He spent four
years at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT, before coming to
Wesleyan, where he is majoring in Chemistry. Drew is also a
varsity member of the Wesleyan Wrestling Team. He hoping to stay
at Wesleyan for the BA/MA Fifth Year in Chemistry.
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Abstract:
"A Spherical Atom Model for
Dispersion Forces"
2006
Poster and 2005
Poster
Mentor:
Professor George A. Petersson
Mi
Kyung Lee, '08 hails from New Milford, NJ. Her majors are
Chemistry and Physics. Her interests include her pet rabbit,
Oprah Winfrey, and Lee. She is planning to apply to graduate
school. |
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Abstract: "Structure of Cyclobutanol and Cyclobutanol-argon
van der Waals complexes"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Wallace C. Pringle
Tara Mould, '08 is from Kingston, Jamaica. She graduated from
Hillel Academy and attended a post secondary honors program at Campoin
College. After graduating from Wesleyan Tara plans to pursue a
career in plastic surgery. |
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Abstract: "Ways to Identify the Mechanism A Metal Uses To
Enhance Proton Relaxation"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor T. David Westmoreland
Akosua Nti, '08 hails from Marlborough, CT.
She attended Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford.
She plans to major in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Akosua is a
member of Kalalou: West Indian Dance Troupe, and Womanist House.
She will be playing intramural soccer and she enjoys Ghanaian music
and culture. After Wesleyan, she plans to travel, and then
medical school.
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Abstract: "Asymmetric Catalysts and their Use with the
Michael Addition"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Michael A. Calter
Joshua Porter, '08 was born and raised in
Huntsville, AL. He graduated from the Alabama School of Math and
Science of Mobile, AL in 2004. Is a Chemistry major and plans to
do the BA/MA Fifth Year Master's degree in Chemistry. |
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Abstract: "Identification of the SecA Signal Sequence
Binding Site in E. coli"
2006
Poster
Mentor: Professor
Donald Oliver
Gregory Peterfreund, '07 hails from Newton, MA, where he attended
Newton North High School before coming to Wesleyan University.
He is currently a double major in MB&B and SISP. He is
particularly interested in immunology, infectious disease, and
macromolecular recognition, and he hopes to continue studying these
topics at a combined MD/Ph.D. degree program, after graduation.
Greg is a member of WesUNICEF, has completed EMT-Basic training, and
works in the Oliver Lab during the academic year.
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Abstract "Immobilizing a Polymerization
Catalyst"
2006
Poster and 2005 Poster
Mentor:
Professor Joseph W. Bruno
Hannah
Ray, '07 hails from Palo Alto, CA, where she attended Palo Alto High
School. She likes playing WoW, soccer, squash, and Puzzle
Fighter. After graduation, she is looking at either graduate
school, Euro tripping, or both at the same time...?
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Abstract: "Synthesis and design of enantioselective
catalysts"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor Michael A. Calter
Manuel Sanchez-Casalongue, '07 hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
He attended the Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires, and is majoring in
Chemistry and MB&B. In his free time he enjoys watching Arrested
Development, Family Guy, playing World of Warcraft, reading and
traveling to Philadelphia. He is currently applying to MD/Ph.D.
degree programs at different Medical Schools and is very excited about
his Senior Thesis Project.
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Abstract: "Manganese Tetrphenylporphine Nitrogen
Self-Exchange"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor T. David Westmoreland
Victor Scavera, '07 hails from North Bend, OR.
He is majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. Victor is interested
in Martial Arts (Kung Fu, Escrima, Tawkwondo, Judo and Aikido.
He is planning to remain at Wesleyan for a Masters in Chemistry. |
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Abstract: "An Investigation of the Relaxivities of
Submillimolar Manganese Ion Solutions"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor T. David Westmoreland
Sameer Siddiqui, '08 hails from Sandusky, OH.
He attended Lake Ridge Academy. He majors in Chemistry and MB&B.
In his free time, Sameer enjoys watching Cleveland sports. After
graduating from Wesleyan, he is planning to apply to Medical School.
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Abstract: "Microbial Reactions in Tropical Coastal
Sediment: Whole Core Incubation Experiments in Vieques, Puerto Rico"
2006
Poster
Mentor: Professor Ku
Ulyana Sorokopoud, '08 hails from Brooklyn, NY, where she attended
Bard High School Early College, NY and Somerville High, MA. At
Wesleyan, she majors in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Chemistry
and plans to go to graduate school in environmental engineering.
Ulyana spends her free time reading science fiction, biking, cooking,
and learning jujitsu.
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Abstract: "Mechanism by which chromium (III) compounds of
chelating amines exchange protons with water molecules"
2006
Poster
Mentor:
Professor T. David Westmoreland
Hwinei Tavengwa, '08, "Winnie" is from Zimbabwe.
Prior to Wesleyan, she attended the United World College of Atlantic
in Wales. Winnie likes sports, particularly basketball, soccer
and swimming and enjoys almost all music but especially gospel,
dancehall, reggae and country. After Wesleyan, she plans to go
to medical school.
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