Research Emphasis Week 2025

Registration Deadline: May 2
Presentations: May 28

Time	Department	Event	Featured Individuals	Location
Tuesday, May 27
5 - 6:30 p.m.	Honors Dept	Junior Honors Presentation	Moses Milano: “The impact of ocean acidification on the metabolic rate of Octopus bocki” John Banta: “Discovery of an Endocannabinoid System in Octopus bocki” Raymond Kim: “The Measurement of Metabolic Rate on Various Species of Salps” Pablo Jaquez: “Impact of Porphyromonas Gingivalis Lipopolysaccharide on Platelet Function in Humans” Raina Olivas: “Actions Speak Louder Than Words: How Physician Body Orientation and Clear Communication Encourage Regular Medical Visits” Brianna Barruga: “Investigating State Transitions in Cygnus X-1 Using Fermi GBM”	South Hall 114
Wednesday, May 28
12:30 - 2 p.m.	Art & Design/Honors	Panel Presentation	The CA "Creative Activities" in RSCA: Prof Tim Musso, Dr. Giovanni Santos and Nobuyuki Yano	South Hall 114
2-3:30 p.m.	Honors Dept	Roundtable: Where Research Begins	Daphne Prakesh: Biological Science and Chemistry Julia Ko: Biomedical Sciences/Pre-Med Nyla Provost: History and Sociology Ester Peiro: Biochemistry	South Hall 114
5:15-5:45 PM	REW	Paper presentations	Zane Egbunike: Hail, O Philosopher: The Life and Philosophy of Justin Martyr Arthur Kimbrough: Generation Z’s Disillusionment With Organized Religion As Explored by “Hollow Mind”	PSC 230
6 - 7 PM	REW	Poster presentations	Various Students	PSC
7:00 PM	REW	Keynote Lecture and REW student awards	Dr. Lee Grismer: Adventure, Discovery, and Dealing with the Unexpected: Navigating your scientific career	Cossentine Hall 100
Thursday, May 29
5 PM	English	Creative and Scholarly Panel	"Artificial Intelligence's impact on Writing, Teaching, and Careers" Panelists: Prof. Cassandra Hicks I'ana Lomax Aleah Clarke Juliana McClair, Dr. Lora Geriguis, facilitator	Hum 113
5 - 6:30 PM	Honors	Junior Presentations	Shani Taylor: “Student Attention in Relation to Teaching Styles” Emily Sandoval Plouffe: “Analyzing Stable Isotopes in Various Salp Species and Life Cycles for Trophic Level” Adam Tsao: Shaiana Taylor: “Minority Mixed Race Experiences” Yannik Gibson: “The Effects of Ocean Acidification on Hypoxia Tolerance in Octopus bocki” Olivia Genobaga: “Cultivating Community Through Visual Storytelling”	South Hall 114

Contact Us

For any questions about Research Emphasis Week or the poster session, please contact:

Aimee Leukert
rew@lasierra.edu
951-785-2270