At the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program鈥檚 (CSTEP) 23rd Annual Statewide Student Conference on April 17-19, seven 黑料不打烊 CSTEP students presented their research in oral and poster competitions: JiaJin Lei, Aubrielle Madia, Cindy Xu, Stephen Benn, Ashlee Thibaud, Berlini Narampanawe and John Huang. They competed alongside nearly 200 students representing more than 40 colleges and universities across New York State.
Four SU CSTEP students received honors:
Aubrielle Madia
Oral Presentation
Topic: 鈥淪ynthesis of Sugar from Cellulosic Materials鈥
Category: Natural Sciences
Award: Honorable Mention
Ashlee Thibaud
Poster Presentation
Topic: 鈥淪onic Sensitivities of Leukemia Cells with Combinations of Cytoskeletal-directed Agents and with Agents Affecting Membrane Cholesterol Content鈥
Category: Biochemistry
Award: Winner
Stephen Benn
Poster Presentation
Topic: 鈥淚ncorporation of Poly-L-Acid (PLLA) to Reinforce the Mechanical Stability Provided by an Electrospun Thermoplastic Polyurethane Sleeve for the Purpose of Stabilizing Bone Defects鈥
Category: Engineering
Award: Winner
Cindy Xu
Poster Presentation
Topic: 鈥淢odification of Hemicellulose Production in Poplar鈥
Category: Environmental Science
Award: Honorable Mention
Founded in 1986, CSTEP prepares students for successful careers in medicine, law, education, science, technology, engineering, healthcare, accounting and more. CSTEP is active in more than 50 colleges and universities across New York State, and supports students who are New York residents and are underrepresented in STEM fields.
