“One of the goals of the SACNAS conference is to provide a training ground for students and professionals where we pave the way for promising careers in STEM. The Presentation Awards recognize and lift up the hard work and effort of students in their respective fields,” said SACNAS President Dr. Lino Gonzalez.
This year’s Presentation Awards were made possible thanks to the generosity and sponsorship of the American Chemical Society; the American Ornithological Society; the American Physiological Society; The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biophysical Society; David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program; Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP); Institute for Computational Biology Case, Western Reserve University; Iowa State University, College of Engineering; Maryland Sea Grant; Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. View the Student Presentation Awards Sponsors.
The 2018 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference Presentation Awardees are:
ORAL PRESENTATION AWARDS
Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry
Ana Arteaga, Oregon State University
Chemistry / Organic Chemistry
Antonio Tinoco, Valencia University of Rochester
Engineering / Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
Jennifer Rico-Varela, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
Jessica Chambers, University of Central Florida
Geoscience / Earth Science
Kathryn I. Rico, University of Michigan
Health / Other Health
Carol Chase, University of Texas at San Antonio
Life Sciences / Biochemistry
Jose Olmos, Rice University
Life Sciences / Cancer Biology
Sa La Kim, California State University, Northridge
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Jonathan Hurtado, Arizona State University
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Patrick Cervantes, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Life Sciences / Developmental Biology
Victoria Castro, University of Texas at El Paso
Life Sciences / Ecology/Evolutionary Biology
Mariamar Gutierrez Ramirez, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Life Sciences / Genetics
Melissa Spear, University of California, San Francisco
Life Science / Physiology/Pathology
Rebecca Parodi-Rullan, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Life Sciences / Microbiology
Sarah Namugenyi, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Materials Research
Daniel Morales, Hunter College
Physics & Astronomy / Other Physics and Astronomy
Freddy Cisneros, University of Maryland, College Park
Psychology & Social Sciences / Cognitive Neuroscience
Julio A. Yanes, Auburn University
STEM Education & Learning / Science Education
Starlette Sharp, Penn State University
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POSTER PRESENTATION AWARDS
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Kai‘olu DeFries, Bowdoin College
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Louis Mendez, Bowdoin College
Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry
Hisham Abdou, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry
Kristen Gardner, University of North Carolina
Chemistry / Organic Chemistry
Alexandria Velasquez, Hunter College
Chemistry / Organic Chemistry
Xavier Salas, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Chemistry / Other Chemistry
Olivia Boisen, California State University, Monterey Bay
Chemistry / Other Chemistry
Nakya Mesa-Diaz, Texas State University
Chemistry / Other Chemistry
Julia Martin, University of California, Santa Cruz
Computer & Information Sciences
Emily Tran, Occidental College
Computer & Information Sciences
Lauren Gillespie, Southwestern University
Computer & Information Sciences
Rex Asabor, Harvey Mudd College
Engineering / Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
Jannet Rivera, Yale University
Engineering / Chemical Engineering
Josue Morales-Santiago, University of California, Santa Barbara
Engineering / Civil Engineering
Timothy Medina, CUNY New York City College of Technology
Engineering / Electrical Engineering
Jordan Li, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
Jamiree Harrison, University of California, San Diego
Engineering / Other Engineering
Paola Nieto-Arredondo, Pasadena City College
Geoscience / Earth Science
Chris Comber, Northeastern Illinois University
Geoscience / Earth Science
ZhaaZhaawaanong Greensky, Michigan Technological University
Health / Public Health
Vidal Arroyo, Chapman University
Health / Medicine
Jesus Valencia, St. Mary’s University
Health / Medicine
Andrew Tobey, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Health / Public Health
Kryztal Pena, University of Illinois at Chicago
Life Sciences / Animal Sciences/Zoology
Kia Baeza, St. Edward’s University
Life Sciences / Biochemistry
Metztli Cisneros, University of California, San Diego
Life Sciences / Biochemistry
Jared Peralta, Yale College
Life Sciences / Biochemistry
Ivan Ocegueda, California State University, Los Angeles
Life Sciences / Biology (general)
Jordan Barcinas, University of Guam
Life Sciences / Biology (general)
Aleksis Ramirez-Pedroza, University of the Incarnate Word
Life Sciences / Biology (general)
Adonis Rubio, Stanford University
Life Sciences / Biology (general)
Jessica Salcido, University of Texas at El Paso
Life Sciences / Cancer Biology
Maria Guerra Garcia, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Life Sciences / Cancer Biology
Sarah Moore, University of California, San Diego
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Diego Trujillo, University of New Mexico
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Dianne Laboy Cintrón, University of Washington
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Joshua Fonbuena, California State University, Fullerton
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Yaniris Molina, University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Lucia Rivas, University of California, Santa Cruz
Life Sciences / Cell/Molecular Biology
Emily Wolfgram, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Life Sciences / Developmental Biology
Kevin Salinas, Yale College
Life Sciences / Ecology/Evolutionary Biology
Nahiomy Ramos-Ramirez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Life Sciences / Ecology/Evolutionary Biology
Avery Calhoun, California State University Monterey Bay
Life Sciences / Ecology/Evolutionary Biology
Elizabeth Reyes Gallegos, University of Colorado Boulder
Life Sciences / Ecology/Evolutionary Biology
Ashley Hamilton, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Life Sciences / Environmental Science
Kiara Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus
Lambert Ngenzi, Washington State University
Life Sciences / Genetics
Nicholas Heyer, California State University, Monterey Bay
Adriana Vélez, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras
Maïgane Diop, University of Maryland, College Park
Life Sciences / Marine Sciences
Diana Alvarado, University of California, Santa Cruz
Life Sciences / Marine Sciences
Charles Nye, California State University, Monterey Bay
Life Sciences / Marine Sciences
Angelina Zuelow, Humboldt State University
Life Sciences / Microbiology
Kevin Vergara, Leeward Community College
Life Sciences / Microbiology
Megan Scott, Skyline College
Life Sciences / Microbiology
Jessica Weng, Rice University
Life Sciences / Microbiology
Nicole Reinhold-Larsson, The Ohio State University
Life Sciences / Neurosciences
Juan Vasquez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Life Sciences / Neurosciences
Edith Hernandez, University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine
Life Sciences / Neurosciences
Anthony Sanchez, Saint Edward’s University
Life Sciences / Neurosciences
Aleezah Balolia, University of Colorado Denver
Life Sciences / Microbiology
Angela Smith, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi
Life Sciences / Neurosciences
Ya’el Courtney, Kent State University
Life Sciences / Pharmacology
John Tworek, Augustana College
Life Sciences / Plant Sciences/Botany
Amanda Agosto Ramos, Humboldt State University
Life Sciences / Plant Sciences/Botany
Cristian Sanlatte, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Materials Research / Other Materials Research
Lauren Villarreal, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
Esteban Escobar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
Heyley Gatewood, Stetson University
Mathematics / Mathematical Biology
Daniel Carrera Pineyro, University of the Incarnate Word
Mathematics / Statistics
Ricardo Palafox, California State University, Fullerton
Psychology & Social Sciences Clinical Psychology
Yessica Green Rosas, University of San Diego
Psychology & Social Sciences / Cognitive Neuroscience
Victoria Riesgo, California State University, San Marcos
Psychology & Social Sciences / Cognitive Neuroscience
Jonté Roberts. University of Colorado Denver
Psychology & Social Sciences / Psychology (general)
Andrew Luu, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Psychology & Social Sciences / Psychology (general)
Jonathan Azpeitia, Pomona College
Psychology & Social Sciences / Other Psychology & Social Sciences
Ryan Leman, University of Colorado Denver
Physics & Astronomy / Astronomy and Astrophysics
Luis Martinez Patino, Harvey Mudd College
Physics & Astronomy / Astronomy and Astrophysics
Aldo Sepulveda, University of Texas at San Antonio
Physics & Astronomy / Physics
Samantha Smiley, DePaul University
Physics & Astronomy / Physics
Sebastian Gonzalez, University of California, Santa Barbara
Physics & Astronomy / Physics
Ricardo Espinoza, Pomona College
STEM Education & Learning Science Education
Chaelee Dalton, Pomona College
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Student Presentation Awards Sponsors American Chemical Society
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About SACNAS
SACNAS is an inclusive organization with a 45-year history of fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic & Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in science.
SACNAS serves approximately 6,000 members, a larger community of 20,000, and with 115 SACNAS student and professional chapters throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.