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Scientific Posters
Each summer, RockEDU immerses high school and undergraduate students in authentic, mentored research. These posters showcase the science explored and the growth of students as emerging researchers.
In this research group, students collected samples from New York City waterways and used DNA-based methods like PCR and sequencing to study local biodiversity. They also explored how citizen science and participatory research support environmental conservation. The Biodiver-city of NY Waterways was lead by RockEDU Fellows Brigid Maloney, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow, Jarvis Laboratory) and Mike Mazzucco, (MSTP Fellow, Darnell & Orange Laboratories).
Support Scientist Mentors
Ashni Vora, Graduate Fellow, RU, Victora Laboratory
Giorgos Hiotis, Graduate Fellow, RU, Walz Laboratory
Sarah Foust, Graduate Fellow, RU, Darnell Laboratory
Zirong Chen, Graduate Fellow, RU, Walz Laboratory
Shawn Mozeika, Graduate Fellow, RU, Zhao Lab
Sue-wage Me For Trying: Using eDNA to Analyze the Effectiveness of NYC Sewage Systems
Madison Daughtry, St Edmund Prepatory High School
Pour Decisions: Unmasking Resistant Bacteria with eDNA
Carmen Mitchell, Hunter College
Going with the Overflow: Tracking Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in NYC Waters
Shimla Nomani, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Big Data Takes Flight: Assessing the Accuracy of eDNA Sequencing in Identifying Shorebird Populations
Shelby Fraser, Hicksville High School
Following the PCB Crumbs in NY Waterways: Can we model biomagnification of PCBs in the Hudson River?
Murimi Muchina, United World Colleges Changshu China
Disrupted Waters: Using Environmental DNA to Compare Biodiversity in NYC Rivers
Nastia Bezugla, American International School Salzburg
A Localized Comparative Analysis of Predator Populations on Biodiversity
Bensen Hsu, SUNY Buffalo
Pond Scum: Phosphate, Algae, and Bacteria in Stagnant Bodies
Dune Joerg, Hunter College Campus Schools
In this research group, students learned PCR and CRISPR-Cas13 techniques to develop rapid cancer diagnostics. They also examined how discoveries move from the lab into practice, including patents, FDA approval, and clinical use. Based on research from the Simon Laboratory, Cancer Diagnostics was led by RockEDU Fellows Rose Wang, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow) and Jeannie Carreiro (Graduate Fellow).
Support Scientist Mentors
Eiko Yamada, Strategy & Operations Associate, RU, Ford Incubator
Isabel Korpas, Graduate Fellow, RU, Victora Laboratory
Tiago Bruno Rezende de Castro, Research Associate, RU, Victora Laboratory
Virender Pal, Postdoctoral Associate, RU, Bieniasz Laboratory
Cas-Closed: A CRISPR Interrogation of Small Cell Suspects
Alice Song, Interlochen Arts Academy; Sopriye Koko, Northfield Mount Herman; Sohani Rab, Tottenville High School
MAMONOSTICS - Detecting BRCA1 using a CRISPR-Cas13 Lateral Flow Assay
Andrew Han, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College; Faith Mike Odokpe, Hunter College; Yixuan (Emma) Fu, Shenzhen Foreign Languages School
Multiplexed In Silico Quantificaiton of Breast Cancer miRNA Biomarkers via CRISPR-Cas13a Lateral Flow Assay
Davud Skenderi, Columbia University
Development of an Accessible CRISPR-based Diagnostic Platform for Cancers Containing ETV6-NTRK3
Serena Zhang, William G. Enloe High School; Cai Roberts, Campion College; Mary Ogunwale, Midwood High School
In this research group, students investigated brain regions that control feeding behavior. They studied how stress and environment can alter these circuits, leading to maladaptive eating behaviors such as binge eating or anorexia. Centered on research from the Friedman Laboratory, Feeding Frenzy was led by RockEDU Fellows: Adam Wang (MSTP Fellow); Jose Mendoza Lopez (MSTP Fellow); and Theresa Haunold (Graduate Fellow).
Support Scientist Mentors
Aiste Baleisyte, Postdoctoral Associate, RU, Friedman Laboratory
Chloe Schaefer, Graduate Fellow, RU, Friedman Laboratory
Ana Codo, Graduate Fellow, WCMC, Perry Laboratory
The Hunger Games: Dissecting the Brain’s Response to Stress and Starvation
Katerin Medrano, International High School at Prospect Heights; Kripa Das, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College; Stella Finley, Analy High School
Uncovering The Role of PAI-1 in Obesity-Linked Inflammation
Lelia Washburn, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School; Diamond Fields, Sealy High School; Kavita Yadav, County Preparatory High School
If You Give a Mouse Rimonabant: Examining Stress and Binge Eating in a CB1 Antagonist Model
Maya Rabinovich, Scarsdale Senior High School; Kayatu Haidara, Bard High School Early College
Starve Wars the Squeakquel: How Semaglutide Reprograms Hunger and Food Preference in Food-Deprived Mice
Aongkita Biswas, Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School; Victoria Olfir, George Washington University
In this research group, students grew skin stem cells in culture and used microscopy to track their growth and behavior. They tested how different signals influence decisions like self-renewal or differentiation, and how errors in these processes can lead to disease. This work was centered on research from the Fuchs Laboratory and run by RockEDU Fellows Charlotte Bell (Graduate Fellow) and Deniz Abdusselamoglu, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow).
Support Scientist Mentors
Natalie Alexander, Graduate Fellow, RU, Fuchs Laboratory
David Ng, Graduate Fellow, RU, Fuchs Laboratory
Deepika Nambiar, Graduate Fellow, MSKCC, An Laboratory
Emily Mazur, Graduate Fellow, RU, Alushin Laboratory
Rosa Kyung, Graduate Fellow, RU, Shyer-Rodrigues Laboratory
Nikolaos Stefanakis, Research Associate, RU, Shaham Laboratory
The Clock Within the Skin: Circadian Regulation of Wound Healing in Mouse Epidermal and Eczematous Stem Cells
Sarah Talukder, Dewitt Clinton High School; Mark Zeltser, Brooklyn Prospect High School; Rana Kuramoto, Manhattan Center-Science and Math
Tumorous Ramifications of Relieving Psoriatic Hyperproliferation
Anna Semel, The Brearley School; Troy Neild, Bronxville High School
Double Trouble: Cytokine-Enhanced Chemotherapy in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Tvisha Yadiki, Wakeland High School; Lukasz Rossochacki, Brooklyn Technical High School
The Influence of Squamous Cell Carcinoma on Nearby Epidermal Stem Cells: Pre- and Post-Surgical Excision Effects with Potential for Retinol Therapy
Ania Ochedowski, Fiorello H Laguardia High School; Kelton Poh, Brooklyn Technical High School