UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
WINNERS LIST – 2024
Alphabetical by AWARD TITLE (click here)
- Community Mental Health and Well-being Strategy Award
Winner: Renee Pi
Abstract Title: SibsHear: Exploring Autism’s Impact on Siblings - Cumming School of Medicine Award
Winner: Demitra Selimos
Abstract Title: The Effect of Metformin on Disease Progression and Cerebral Perfusion in an Experimental Model of Multiple Sclerosis - Faculty of Arts Award
Winner: Shafaq Batool
Abstract Title: Structural Changes of the Hippocampus in Astronauts Following a Spaceflight to the International Space Station - Faculty of Kinesiology Award
Winner: Shadan Al-Saket
Abstract Title: Investigating the force-time curves of single leg vertical jumps after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery - Faculty of Nursing Impact Award
Winner: Sarah Sass
Abstract Title: The Exploring Mental Health Barriers in the Emergency Room (EMBER) study - Faculty of Science Award
Winner: Elaine Xiao Wen Liang
Abstract Title: Localization of Epileptic Zones in Focal Epilepsy Patients Using Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuations - Faculty of Science Award
Winner: Fatima Debek
Abstract Title: Assessment of Metal Biocorrosion Potential of High Salinity Sulfate-Reducing Cultures - Faculty of Science Award
Winner: Omar Ahmad Khan
Abstract Title: The Effects of Matching Human and Animal Avatars with Various Locomotion Methods in VR - Faculty of Science Award
Winner: Zoe Christine Watson
Abstract Title: High Resolution Mapping of Brain Lipid Distributions in Neurodegeneration - Faculty of Science Award
Winner: Priyanshu Giri
Abstract Title: Comparison of Active Stand and Head-Up Tilt Tests for the Diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) - Faculty of Science Award
Winner: Katie Moyes
Abstract Title: Association between strongyle parasite infections and overwinter survival in Sable Island feral horses - Future Alumni Community Impact Award
Winner: Oyindamola Obigbesan
Abstract Title: Review of HIV Transmission Risk Through Breastfeeding - GSA Future Innovator Award
Winner: Vidhi Desai
Abstract Title: Microbiome on Fire: Wildfire Smoke Exposure is Associated with the Infant Gut Microbiome - GSA Future Innovator Award
Winner: Talia Turner
Abstract Title: Molecular Detection and Bioinformatic Analysis of a Novel Species of Rickettsia Endosymbiont in Aedes aegypti Mosquito - ii’taa’poh’to’p Indigenous Strategy Award
Winner: Aidan Bender
Abstract Title: Biodiversity Below Zero: Photosynthetic Eukaryotes of the Canadian Arctic - ii’taa’poh’to’p Indigenous Strategy Award
Winner: Jenna Himer
Abstract Title: Exploring (Re)Connection with Métis Young Adults - Inclusive Excellence in Research and Innovation Award
Winner: Sandra Amin
Abstract Title: Investigating relationships between students’ workload perception, stress, wellbeing, and learning environment of a of a flipped classroom - Inclusive Excellence in Research and Innovation Award
Winner: Riley Ngo
Abstract Title: Toward optimizing ATG dosing: Search for ideal ATG exposure - Inclusive Excellence in Research and Innovation Award
Winner: Gabby Barber
Abstract Title: Queer Life in Contemporary Rural Alberta - Office of the Vice President Research Award
Winner: Rana Abdalrahman
Abstract Title: Post-Stroke Psychiatric Outcomes in Young Adults - Office of the Vice President Research Award
Winner: Connor Lang
Abstract Title: Pestering PINK1: Pain in a Genetic Knockout Rat Model for Parkinson’s Disease - Office of the Vice President Research Award
Winner: Mindy Kim
Abstract Title: Investigating the role of foxA2 and spondin1b in spinal cord development - Office of the Vice President Research Award
Winner: Elbert Tom
Abstract Title: Exploring Visuospatial Neglect in Stroke Survivors: A VR-based Dual-tasking Study - Office of the Vice Provost (Libraries and Cultural Resources) Award
Winner: Cindy Hong
Abstract Title: Caregiver Sensitivity and Child Developmental Outcomes: An Umbrella Review - Office of the Vice Provost (Libraries and Cultural Resources) Award
Winner: Stella Duncan
Abstract Title: Using Polygenic Risk Scores to Validate Clinical Diagnoses of Psychiatric Disorders - President’s Award for Research Excellence
Winner: Allison Yang
Abstract Title: Investigating spatial cognition of mice in disrupted sleep cycles
Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning Award, Program in Undergraduate Research Excellence Experience Award (PURE) - Winner: Ozhaughn Henry
Abstract Title: Evaluating Legal Impact: How laws shape social norms and behavior - Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning Award, Program in Undergraduate Research Excellence Experience Award (PURE)
Winner: Armaan Singh
Abstract Title: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Confounding Factors Influencing the Six-Minute Walk Test in Healthy Subjects Using the Ambulosono Wearable Sensor - SU Sustainability Award
Winner: Stavan Pritesh Patel
Abstract Title: Nanopore-Lipid Vesicle Integration in a DNA Nanoscale Biosensor for Early Neurodegenerative Disease Detection - SU Sustainability Award
Winner: Thomas Wood
Abstract Title: Biodegradation of naphthenic acids in oil-sands process affected water - Schulich School of Engineering Award
Winner: Suprova Hoque
Abstract Title: Engaging the Digital Learner: A scoping review of digital technologies and integrated dynamic teaching approaches in engineering education - Werklund School of Education Award
Winner: Cathrine Keeler
Abstract Title: Assessing the impacts of digital media on classroom literacy practices
- Community Mental Health and Well-being Strategy Award
2024 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Have you spent your summer in a lab and made a unique discovery? Will your critical analysis lead to positive social change? Gained some important insights out in the field that you want to showcase? Share your accomplishments at The Students’ Union Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS).
Awards will be announced online during Research Week, November 18 to 22, 2024. Winners will receive an invitation to an award presentation event to be held on November 20, 2024.