Student Research
Under the mentorship of department faculty and research scientists, each undergraduate student completes a research project and presents their findings at a campus-wide poster session at the end of the summer.
The following students have completed summer projects supported by EHREP, the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) program, UW's Stipends for Training Aspiring Researchers (STAR) Program, or the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences.
Student Research 2012
Student Research 2011
| Student Name | Home University | Faculty Mentor | Project Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desiree Ancar | University of Tennessee Knoxville | Marilyn Roberts | Algae, Avian Feces, Sand, Marine Water, and Freshwater of Recreational Marine Beaches as Potential Reservoirs for Salmonella spp. and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus species |
| Kristina Blank | University at Buffalo | Joel Kaufman | Subjectivity and its Effects: The Relationship Between Self-Reported Chemical Sensitivity and the Ability to Perceive Diesel Exhaust Exposure |
| Mariela Medina Castellanos | California Polytechnic State University | John Kissel | The Effect of pH on the Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient of Pentachlorophenol |
| Karena Smoll | University of California, Irvine | Christopher Simpson | Method Development of Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction for the Analysis of Volatile Organohalogen Compounds in Artificial Seawater |
| Andy Tang | University of Washington | Marilyn Roberts | Quantification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli from algal wracks, marine water, fresh water, and avian feces from recreational marine beaches in Washington State |
| T'Shane Williams | Clark Atlanta University | Scott Meschke | An Evaluation of Indicator Bacteria Levels at Green Lake Park Swimming Beaches |
| Lisa Xiao | St. John's University | Lucio Costa | PON2 as an Antioxidant Enzyme in the Central Nervous System: Gender Differences |
| Angele Zamarron | The Evergreen State College | Michael Yost | House Dust: A Pesticide Exposure Pathway |
Student Research 2010
| Student Name | Home University | Faculty Mentor | Project Title | Link to poster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Bonilla | University of Puerto Rico | Marilyn Roberts | Survival of Clinical and Environmental Strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Marine Waters | bonilla.pdf |
| Kendra Broadwater | University of Washington | Michael Yost | Characterizing Ventilation in Collision Repair Spray Painting Booths | broadwater.pdf |
| Aaron Etherington | Heritage University | Kazuhiro Sonoda | Investigation of Bacterial Contamination in Lower Yakima Valley Well Water | etherington.pdf |
| Devin Groman | University of Washington | Scott Meschke | Presence and Detection of Enteric Viruses in Fresh Produce | groman.pdf |
| Jeffrey Jacquez | Indiana University | David Kalman | Biological Monitoring of Arsenic Species | jacquez.pdf |
| Rebekah Klint | UC - San Diego | David Eaton | Effects of GSTM1, GSTT1, and CYP3A5 Polymorphisms on Levels of Isothiocyanate Metabolites | klint.pdf |
| Alyssa Levitz | Olin College of Engineering | John Kissel | Application of IndusChemFate, PBPK free-ware, to metabolism and excretion of DEET following dermal exposure | levitz.pdf |
| Jamie Minick | Boise State University | Scott Meschke | An Evaluation of Presence and Source of Fecal Contamination at Golden Gardens Park | minick.pdf |
| Erika Parker | University of Georgia | Sverre Vedal | Occupational Dust Exposure and Airways Disease by Computed Tomography | parker.pdf |
| Rogelio Rangel | University of Washington | Matthew Keifer | Radio Novelas for Community Based Health and Safety Education in the Yakima Valley | rangel.pdf |
| Amy Stiffarm | Salish Kootenai College | Marilyn Roberts | Prevalence and Distribution of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on Three Seattle-Metro Beaches | stiffarm.pdf |
Student Research 2009
| Student Name | Home University | Faculty Mentor | Project Title | Link to Poster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehak Ahluwalia | University of Washington | Scott Meschke | Environmental Presence of MRSA on Seattle ATMs | ahluwalia.pdf |
| Dominique Bibbins | Spelman College | Matthew Keifer | The Use of Spanish Radio Dramas to Raise Awareness of Environmental and Occupational Health Issues in Yakima Valley | bibbins.pdf |
| Mark Crippen | University of Washington | Marilyn Roberts | Characterization of Methicillin Resistant mecA elements in Kytococcus, Helcococcus, Enterococcus, Leuconostoc, Micrococcus, and Streptococcus | crippen.pdf |
| Ashley Marie Hammerbeck | The University of Wisconsin-River Falls | John Kissel | Residential Transfer Coefficients: A Review | hammerbeck.pdf |
| Anne Marie Roubal | DePaul University | Lianne Sheppard | Development of a Spatio-Temporal Model to predict CO levels | roubal.pdf |
| Kelsey Smith | University of Washington | Christopher Simpson | Assessing Occupational Woodsmoke Exposure in Firefighters | smith.pdf |
| Luke Swart | University of Washington | Marilyn Roberts | Isolation of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Western Washington fresh and marine recreation waters | swart.pdf |
Student Research 2008
| Student Name | Home University | Faculty Mentor | Project Title | Link to Poster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Castro | Heritage University | Matthew Keifer | Lower Yakima Valley Private Well Study and Proximity to Surrounding CAFOs | N/A |
| Fang-Yu Lin | China Medical University | David Kalman | A Field Test Kit for Arsenic in Drinking Water: Laboratory Evaluation | lin.pdf |
| Katie Fellows | University of Washington | Marilyn Roberts | Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus sp. (VRE) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Marine Sand and Water | fellows.pdf |
| Laura Magana | Oregon State University | Janice Camp & Noah Sexias | Injury Prevention in Day Laborers:Job-specific Fact Sheets | magana.pdf |
| Anais Parker | Spelman College | John Kissel | Estimation of Children’s Exposure to 2,4-D Using CTEPP Data | N/A |
| Lorena Ray | University of Washington | Scott Meschke | Validation & Implementation of Assessing Job-Related Exposures in Dairy Farm Workers | ray.pdf |
| Robert Reed | University of Washington | Christopher Simpson | Assessment of Woodsmoke Exposure in Wild-land Firefighters | reed.pdf |
| Yen-Ju Chou | University of Washington | Michael Yost | Using UV-DOAS to Collect Reference Spectra for NO2 and O2 | chou.pdf |
Student Research 2007
| Student Name | Home University | Faculty Mentor | Project Title | Link to Poster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amna Aziz | Stanford University | Scott Meschke | N/A | N/A |
| Tonya Brooks | University of Maryland | Sara Adar | Improving Positional Accuracy In The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution | brooks.pdf |
| Iana Ivanova | University of Washington | Marilyn Roberts & Scott Meschke | Drug Resistant E. coli Found in Drinking Water in Rural Uganda | ivanova.pdf |
| Larissa Jones | Boston College | Terrance Kavanagh | Preliminary Study Shows: Hepatocellular GCLC/GCLM Production is Not Significantly Different with Zinc Treatment | jones.pdf |
| Nassir Kowdan | University of Washington | Scott Meschke | Stability of Aeromonas hydrophila in Tap Water With Chlorine Residual | kowdan.pdf |
| Anais Parker | Spelman College | John Kissel | Estimation of Children’s Exposure to 2,4-D Using CTEPP Data | parker.pdf |
| Jeff Walls | University of Washington | Matthew Keifer | The Influence of Blood Sample Storage Conditions on Cholinesterase Activity: Introducing a Portable Cholinesterase Test Kit into Clinical Practice | walls.pdf |
Student Research 2006
| Student Name | Home University | Faculty Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Diangco | University of Washington | John Kissel |
| Amina Negash | University of Washington | Jane Koenig |
| Dustin Palm | College of St. Scholastica | Michael Yost |
| Brandt Pein | University of Washington | Scott Meschke |
| Araceli Vasquez | Lewis & Clark State College | Matthew Keifer |
