The 31st Annual SJSU University Research Forum was sponsored by the SJSU Research Foundation and the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. The Forum was a celebration for students who have been selected to represent San José State University at the 24th Annual CSU Student Research Competition.
The Finalists (From left to right):
Meenakshi Goel, Khe Dinh, Pamela Jamie Clay, Michelle Arden, and John HyunJoon Kim
Meenakshi Goel
Chemistry
Synthesis of a non-hydrolyzable, lipid- linked inositol glycan with potential anti-cancer activity
This work describes the chemical synthesis of a stable analogue of a previously prepared compound that induces cellular aerobic metabolism and therefore has anticancer potential.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Marc d’Alarcao
Pamela Jamie Clay
Geology
Structure of Jurassic and Cretaceous Plutons, Southwest of Lake Tahoe, California
Investigation of the structural geology of plutons to determine the influence of tectonic strain on pluton construction and emplacement and for evaluating regional deformation history.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Robert B. Miller
John HyunJoon Kim
Biology/Chemistry
Gel Encapsulation of the Enzyme Bromoperoxidase
Enzyme encapsulation is a technique that traps enzymes within a gel matrix, which allows for the reuse of enzymes. Bromoperoxidase from Corallina vancouveriensis was successfully encapsulated using both the silica sol-gel and alginate gel matrixes.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roy Okuda
Michelle Arden
Linguistics
A Phonetic, Phonological, and Morphosyntactic Analysis of the Mara Language
A linguistic analysis of a rare Tibeto-Burman language based on primary data. The sounds, contrast, and syntax of the language will be presented.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Daniel Silverman
Khe Dinh
Chemical Engineering
In Vitro Mouth-Throat Deposition for Staccato® Loxapine
Aerosol deposition in the mouth-throat was measured for the drug, Staccato Loxapine. The results show consistent deposition across the range of flow rates 15-80 L/min.
