CRSP 2019-2020 Cohort

The CUNY Research Scholars Program at Queensborough Community College

QCC CUNY Research Scholars Program Mentors and Students at Orientation
QCC CUNY Research Scholars Program Mentors and Students at Orientation

CRSP scholars and mentors for 2019-2020

CUNY Research Scholars 2017-2018 Cohort
Name Research Mentor(s) Department Project Title
Amirmohammad Maghsoudi Dr. Mohammad Javdan Biology Role of HMGB1 and Toll-Like Receptors on Microglial Dysfunction
Amy Velasco Dr. Huixin Wu Engineering Technology Smart Fashion
Ashley Mercado Dr. Joan Petersen Biology Characterization of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton from Natural and Restored Vernal Pools
Biling Chen Dr. Sasan Karimi Chemistry Synthesis of Biologically Active Pyrroles
Brettania Gordon Dr. Monica Trujillo Biology Transcriptomic Analysis and Comparison of Ggene Expression Profiles of Streptomyces coelicolor and a Rhomboid Over Expression Mutant
Britney Vasconcellos Dr. Andrew Nguyen Biology Examining Genes Regulated by STAT3 in Osteoclastic RAW264.7 Cell Line
Chang Cui Dr. Jun Shin Chemistry Synthesis of N-2-Hydroxyethyltrichloroacetamide and Its Derivatives: Possible Precursor to Polycarbamates
Circe Gedeon Dr. Maria Mercedes Franco Math and Computer Sciences High Impact Practices in the Mathematics Classroom: Students' self-reported benefits
Diego Cordova Dr. Anissa Moody Social Sciences The Impact of Immigrant Identity to Student Educational and Vocational Goals
Emely Gutierrez Mora Dr. Celia Sporer Social Sciences Understanding Sexual Assault Trends in NYC
Feruza Turobova Dr. Sujun Wei Chemistry Synthesis & Characterization of Novel BODIPY Derivatives, Potential Acceptors in Organic Solar Cells
Haoyu Niu Dr. Huxin Wu Engineering Technology Design of Power Amplifier to Control Rotation of a Servo Motor
Harpeet Singh Dr. David Sarno Chemistry Optimizing the Formation of Polyaniline Nanofiber-ruthenium Nanoparticle Composites as a Catalyst for the Degradation of Congo Red
Heesoo Cho Dr. Sunil Dehipawala Physics Characterization of Iron and Nickel in Thin Film Magnets
Jacquelyn Apostolo Dr. Amy Traver Social Sciences Consuming Prose, Passage, and Place: The Mythos of Child Migration and the Rural Idyll in Horatio Alger's Young Adult Novels
Jordan Graham Dr. Sarbani Ghoshal Biology Adropin Expression Prevents Aging Related Cognitive Decline
Joshua Olatunji Dr. Jill Bellovary Physics Massive Black Holes in Dwarf Galaxies
Kalu Dike Udensi Dr. Monica Trujillo Biology Biochemical Characterization of the Rhomboid Protease SCO3855
Mahamud Babu Dr. Kimberly Riegel Physics Evaluation of Urban Sound Levels and Their Psychological and Public Health Effects
Megan Pirtle Dr. David Sarno Chemistry Permeation Versus Encapsulation to Load a Fluorescent Payload into Porous Polymer Microspheres
Nikola Baci Dr. Raul Armendariz Physics Building Wireless GPS Timing Electronics for a Particle Physics Detector Data Acquisition System
Qi Pan Dr. Sunil Dehipawala Physics Spectroscopic Study of Heavy Metals Present in Leafy Vegetables
Sophia How Dr. Paris Svoronos Chemistry Determination of the Ionization Constant of Weak Carboxylic Acids Using Microscale Freezing Point Determination Measurements that are Cost Effective and Waste Free
Stuti Sangar Dr. Larisa Honey Social Sciences Xenophobia and the Politics of Cultural Difference
Valentine Uwechue Dr. Sushma Teegala Biology T-box Protein, Tbx3 and its Evolution in Vertebrates
Yanqiu Guo Dr. Wenjian Liu Math and Computer Sciences Bayesian Inference of Stochastic Block Model with Different In-block and Out-block Mutations on Random Graphs
Zheyong Piao Dr. Tirandai Hemraj-Benny Chemistry Imidazolium Ionic Liquid-Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Mixtures as Electrolytes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications

Meet the Students and Mentors

Dr. Wenjian Liu with Mentee Yanqiu Guo

Dr. Wenjian Liu with Mentee Yanqiu Guo

CRSP Mentees Sophia How and Charles Wong with Dr. Paris Svoronos

CRSP Mentees Sophia How and Charles Wong with Dr. Paris Svoronos

CRSP Mentee Nikola Baci Mentored by Dr. Raul Armendariz

CRSP Mentee Nikola Baci Mentored by Dr. Raul Armendariz

CRSP Mentees Harpreet Singh & Megan Pirtle Mentored by Dr. David Sarno

CRSP Mentees Harpreet Singh & Megan Pirtle Mentored by Dr. David Sarno

Dr. Kimberly Riegel with CRSP Mentee Mahamud Babu

Dr. Kimberly Riegel with CRSP Mentee Mahamud Babu

Dr. Monica Trujillo with CRSP Mentee Kalu Dike Udensi

Dr. Monica Trujillo with CRSP Mentee Kalu Dike Udensi

CRSP Mentee Joshua-Olatunji Mentored by Dr. Jill Bellovary

CRSP Mentee Joshua-Olatunji Mentored by Dr. Jill Bellovary

Dr. Sunil Dehipawala with CRSP Mentees Heesoo Cho and Qi Pan

Dr. Sunil Dehipawala with CRSP Mentees Heesoo Cho and Qi Pan

Dr. Wu with CRSP Mentee Haoyu Niu

Dr. Wu with CRSP Mentee Haoyu Niu

Dr. Sujun Wei with CRSP Mentee Feruza Turobova

Dr. Sujun Wei with CRSP Mentee Feruza Turobova

Dr. Joan Petersen with CRSP Mentee Ashley Mercado

Dr. Joan Petersen with CRSP Mentee Ashley Mercado

Dr. Maria Mercedes Franco CRSP Mentee Circe Gedeon

Dr. Maria Mercedes Franco CRSP Mentee Circe Gedeon

Dr. Jun Shin with CRSP Mentee Chang Cui

Dr. Jun Shin with CRSP Mentee Chang Cui

CRSP Mentees Nikola Baci (Mentored by Dr. Raul Armendariz), Jacquelyn Apostolo (Mentored by Dr. Amy Traver), and Britney Vasconcellos (Mentored by Dr. Andrew Nguyen) with Jason Bhimani

CRSP Mentees Nikola Baci (Mentored by Dr. Raul Armendariz), Jacquelyn Apostolo (Mentored by Dr. Amy Traver), and Britney Vasconcellos (Mentored by Dr. Andrew Nguyen) with Jason Bhimani

Dr. Sasan Karimi with CRSP Mentee Biling Chen

Dr. Sasan Karimi with CRSP Mentee Biling Chen

Dr. Wu with CRSP Mentee Amy Velasco

Dr. Wu with CRSP Mentee Amy Velasco

CRSP Mentee Diego Cordova Mentored by Dr. Anissa Moody

CRSP Mentee Diego Cordova Mentored by Dr. Anissa Moody

CRSP Mentee Amirabbas Maghsoudi Mentored by Dr. Mohammad Javdan

CRSP Mentee Amirabbas Maghsoudi Mentored by Dr. Mohammad Javdan

Spring 2019 Programming

CUNY Research Scholars 2017-2018 Cohort
Mandatory Date/Location Event Description
* (A or B, choose one)

Friday, Feb. 14th

12:10 – 2 pm,
L-311
A - Scientific Research Workshop: How to cite research articles - Students only need to attend one session of this workshop -  Professor Mi-Seon (Christine) Kim The Science Librarian will provide individual guidance on citation styles. Additionally, students will be required to email Christine Kim a deliverable they will receive at the start of the semester by Feb. 10th, 2020Please take your project title and one research article that can be used as a main source when writing about your research project.
*

Wednesday, Feb. 19th

12:15 – 2 pm,

L-302
B - Scientific Research Workshop: How to cite research articles -- Students only need to attend one session of this workshop -  Professor Mi-Seon (Christine) Kim The Science Librarian will provide individual guidance on citation styles. Additionally, students will be required to email Christine Kim a deliverable they will receive at the start of the semester by Feb. 10th, 2020Please take your project title and one research article that can be used as a main source when writing about your research project.
*

Wednesday, Feb. 26th

12:10 -1 pm

LB-24

1:10 - 2pm

LB-24

*Resume Writing I: (Career Services)

*Resume Writing II:

including your research experience and awards in your resume

A representative from the Career Services office will present a workshop on resume writing. One-on-one follow up resume editing and review sessions with career services will also be arranged. Please bring your laptop if you can or a copy of your existing resume if you have one.

Ms. Strauss will provide information and samples on how to include your research experience, awards, and presentations in your resume. She will also explain the difference between a resume and CV.

*

Wednesday, March 18th

12:40 – 2 pm,

S-412

*SPEECH WORKSHOP I Dr. Franca Ferrari from the speech department will present a workshop on strategies used to present your research work effectively

Wednesday, March 25th,

12 - 2:00 pm,

S-111

Etiquette in Action

(optional) – Career Service

Only 50 spots available, open to the entire campus. Students must go to the Office of Career Services in L-429 to reserve their seats prior to the event.

 

Wednesday, April 1st

12 - 4:00 pm,

Student Union Building

QCC Job Fair

(optional) – Career Service

An opportunity to meet with 50+ employers from business, non-profits, the healthcare industry and government coming to QCC in search of candidates to fill full-time, part-time, and internship openings. Bring your college ID and several copies of your résumé to the Job Fair.
*(a or b or c; choose one)

Friday, April 17th

12 - 1:30 pm,

M-133

SPEECH WORKSHOP II a.

Students only need to attend one session of the second Speech Workshop (choose a, b, or c).

Speech presentation - group 1

Each student will present a 5 minute PowerPoint on their research. The presentation will be videotaped. Dr. Ferrari will review the videos and meet with each student individually in follow up sessions in her office to discuss their presentation.

Wednesday, April 22nd

12 -1:30 pm,

S-412

SPEECH WORKSHOP II b.

Speech presentation - group 2

Friday, April 24th 

3 - 4:30 pm,

M-133

SPEECH WORKSHOP II c. Speech presentation - group 3

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.