Student Poster Session

Students with the top three posters in two categories, Research and Experiential, were awarded cash prizes. The top prize in each category received $300.00, second place received $200.00, and third place $100.00. Faculty attending the event also voted for their favorite poster. The winner of the faculty favorite poster received a cash prize of $250.00. The winners of each category are as follows:

Research Poster Category

1st Place

Esdras Murillo, Iowa State University
Mobile Data Acquisition System (MIDAS) Designed to be Versatile

2nd Place

Queenster Nartey, Grinnell College
The Antimicrobial Effects of Copper-Alloys on “High Touch” Surfaces in Hospital Settings

3rd Place (2 Winners)

Tina Wu, Iowa State University
Taming a Pathogen: Developing Methods to Increase the Genetic Tractability of Erwinia Tracheiphila

Erik Zorilla, Upper Iowa University
Fabrication of Polymer Microfibers for Future Drug Delivery and Cell Encapsulation

People’s Choice Award

Jordan Zonner, Doane University
The Effectiveness of Etiquette Strategies to Mitigate Negative Emotions

Stokes Award for Outstanding Service

The Stokes Award for Outstanding Service to the IINSPIRE Alliance was presented to Juanita Limas, Kirkwood Community College, for service at an exemplary level, in pursuit, of the alliance’s primary goal to increase the participation of URM students in STEM fields.

Excellence in Mentoring Awards

Outstanding Mentor Award for a faculty or staff member

Harold Goldston, Chemistry Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College

Outstanding Student Mentor Awards (Team Award)

Mouhamad Diallo, Des Moines Area Community College

Alexis Slade, Des Moines Area Community College

Gabrielle Woods, Des Moines Area Community College