Please join us for our next student poster session, Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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Graduate Student Winners

1st Place: Alexander Rosario

Boran Ma Research Group


“Elucidating Design Considerations for Temperature-sensitive Semi-interpenetrating Network Swelling and Chain Retention using Molecular Modeling”

2nd Place: Sarah Lauren Landrum

James Rawlins Research Group


“Quantification of Fatty Acid-Modified Soy Protein Isolate for Enhanced Thermoplastic Properties”

3rd Place: Ethan Rose
Derek Patton Research Group

“Thermally Stable, Bio-Based Epoxy Amine Thermosets Derived from Citric Acid: A Comparative Study with Isosorbide”

Undergraduate Student Winners

1st Place: Sameer Ishaq
Tristan Clemons Research Group

“Sustainable Synthesis of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Polymers via Aqueous Photoiniferter Polymerization”

2nd Place: Lena Blake
Heather Broadhead Research Group

“Inhibiting Bacterial Growth Through Electrostatic Interaction in Static and Dynamic Conditions”

3rd Place: Loria DiMartino
Tristan Clemons Research Group

“Investigating Peptide Amphiphiles as Bioactive Scaffolds for Promoting Angiogenesis and Wound Healing”