2014 Clare Boothe Luce Awardees

 

  • Anna Impastato, a Chemistry major, conducted research with Dr. John Snyder (CAS Chemistry) to create a library of new chemical molecules that can be screened for potential bioactivity.

  • Alison Kendler, a Computer Science major, conducted research with Dr. Sharon Goldberg (CAS Computer Science) to investigate methods for creating improved online security, using a technique called Certificate Hierarchies.

  • Bethany Lamoureux, a Chemistry major, conducted research with Dr. Larry Ziegler (CAS Chemistry) to investigate the properties of carbon dioxide gas as a solvent for potential industrial applications.

  • Annie Lane, a Computer Engineering major, conducted research with Dr. Ayse Coskun (ENG Electrical & Computer Engineering) to incorporate data centers into the development of a dynamic power control policy in order to optimize energy use and minimize energy costs.

  • Kathleen Lewis, a Biomedical Engineering major, conducted research with Dr. Traci Haddock (ENG Electrical & Computer Engineering). Lewis’ research is part of the BU iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition team. This team is using recombinant DNA techniques to engineer novel artificial genetic circuits in the new research area of synthetic biology.

  • Kai Ying Lin, a Chemistry major, conducted research with Dr. Assen Marintchev (MED Physiology & Biophysics) to use a biophysical method (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) to look at the structure of a protein involved in gene expression in cells.

  • Amy Ly, a Chemistry major, conducted research with Dr. John Snyder (CAS Chemistry) to explore chemical modification approaches to change the structure and activity of a library of natural product compounds.

  • Emily Mitsock, a Chemistry major, conducted research with Dr. Scott Schaus (CAS Chemistry) to synthesize improved forms of “cement” for various applications in dental procedures.

  • Cynthia Pyles, a Chemistry major, conducted research with Dr. Larry Ziegler (CAS Chemistry) to analyze biomolecules secreted from different types of cells, for possible chemical diagnostic improvements.

  • Maya Saint Germain

    Maya Saint Germain, a Computer Engineering major, conducted research with Dr. Syed Nawab (ENG Electrical & Computer Engineering) to develop a computer program for improved voice detection, specifically, she attempted to develop a program that will suppress noise pollution and will uniquely enable the extraction of voice sounds.

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    Rebecca Thompson, a Biomedical Engineering major, conducted research with Dr. Joe Tien (ENG Biomedical Engineering) to develop lymphatic microvessels on chemical, artificial scaffolds. Such studies can lead to the development of engineered tissues for human patient therapy.