Tara Bates
College Scholar of Chemistry: Cum Laude
The Effect of Fructose Consumption on Levels of Kidney Injury Molecule-1 as an Indicator of Renal Stress
Thesis Advisor: Brendon P. McDermot
Julia Bielanin
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry, Biochemistry emphasis: Summa Cum Laude
The Development and Evaluation of Alginate Nanofibers as a Neuroprotective Nano-scaffold for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Thesis Advisor: Ryan Tian
Faizan Cheema
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry: Cum Laude
Growing Layer-by-Layer MOFs to Enhance Caner Imaging and Diagnosis
Thesis Advisor: Hudson Beyzavi
Connor Donovan
College Scholar of Chemistry: Summa Cum Laude
Enzyme Encapsulation Using Metal-Organic Frameworks to Create a Stable, Reusable, and Environmentally Friendly Catalyst for Biofuel Production
Thesis Advisor: Hudson Beyzavi
Tyler Elmendorf
College Scholar of Chemistry: Summa Cum Laude
Determination of the Binding Mechanism Between Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Proteins Cytochromc c and Cytochrome c Oxidase
Thesis Advisor: Francis Millett
Sawyer Esch
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry: Magna Cum Laude
The Effect of Lidocaine Hydrochloride on the Temperature Sensitivity of Methanogens
Thesis Advisor: Timothy Kral
Gabie Gauthier
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry: Cum Laude
Investigation of the Unfolded State of Carbonic Anhydrase
Thesis Advisor: T.K.S. Kumar
Yumi Ha
College Scholar of Chemistry: Cum Laude
Tetragonal Covalent Organic Frameworks Synthesis Using Fluorinated Porphyrinoids
Thesis Advisor: Hudson Beyzavi
Amrit Kannan
College Scholar of Chemistry: Summa Cum Laude
Elucidation of the Structure-Activity Relationship of a Novel Heterodimer Consisting of Human Acidic and Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF)
Thesis Advisor: T.K.S. Kumar
Gabriel Kupovics
College Scholar of Chemistry, Biochemistry emphasis: Summa Cum Laude
Formation of Higher-ordered Structures by Natural Aromatic Amino Acids and their Physiological Implication(s)
Thesis Advisor: T.K.S. Kumar
Kelsey Marr
College Scholar of Chemistry, Biochemistry emphasis: Summa Cum Laude
Effect of pH and lipid composition on membrane-spanning helices with glutamic acid examined by solid-state NMR
Thesis Advisor: Roger Koeppe
Blakely Moore
College Scholar of Chemistry: Magna Cum Laude
Reduction Efficiency of Enzymes and Heat Shock Proteins with Mobile Enzyme Sequestration Platforms on Forestry Waste and Rice Straw
Thesis Advisor: Michael Ceballos
Sydney Morgan
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry: Cum Laude
Environmental Effects on Enzyme Encapsulation of Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH) in the Cage Type Metal-Organic Framework PCN-333
Thesis Advisor: Hudson Beyzavi
Brooke Nunn
College Scholar of Chemistry: Summa Cum Laude
Effect of charged lipids on the ionization behavior of glutamic acid containing transmembrane helices
Thesis Advisor: Roger Koeppe
Fulbright Honors has provided me such a great support system throughout my time at the University of Arkansas. My mentors and advisors are always quick to answer any questions or assist with any problems I may have, and they have encouraged me to pursue new experiences like study abroad that I may not have otherwise considered. Not only has the program allowed me to make wonderful connections with professors on campus, I have also been able to take Honors Seminar and Colloquia courses that have broadened my horizons well beyond my major and have enriched my experience at the University of Arkansas.
Clayre Parson
College Scholar of Chemistry, Biochemistry emphasis: Summa Cum Laude
The Effect of Multiple Phosphorylations on the Interaction Between Cytochrome c and Cytochrome c Oxidase
Thesis Advisor: Francis Millett
Jake Price
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry, Biochemistry emphasis: Summa Cum Laude
Attempted “Rescue” of Glutamic Acid by Arginine in a Transmembrane Helix
Thesis Advisor: Roger Koeppe
Bobbie Jean Sandidge
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry: Summa Cum Laude
The Development of Novel, Naturally-Derived Polysaccharide Nanofibers for Drug Delivery for TBI
Thesis Advisor: Ryan Tian
For my honors thesis research, I synthesized alginate nanofibers and evaluated their potential use as a tissue scaffold for drug delivery in traumatic brain injury treatment. The honors thesis journey is arduous at times but challenges you, teaches you, and stretches you in the best way. In the end, you will be filled with both humility and pride for the small but honorable contribution you’ve made to the field of specialty you’ve pursued for 4 years. I will always remember my thesis defense as a special milestone in my undergraduate career (especially amidst the pandemic!) and will always be grateful to my research mentors, Dr. Ryan Tian and Parker Cole for their gracious guidance. A special thank you to Honors College advisors like Kelly Carter, Monica Moore, and Jill Geisler Wheeler for caring for our presents and our futures so well.
Sarah Spence
College Scholar of Chemistry: Summa Cum Laude
Electrode Molecular Covalent Bonds Generated from Electrochemically Reduced Diazonium Species
Thesis Advisor: Stefan Kilyanek
“If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room”-Lorne Michaels
Miu Tsuji
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry, Biochemistry emphasis: Magna Cum Laude
Maltotriose Conjugated Metal–Organic Frameworks for Selective Targeting and Photodynamic Therapy of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Thesis Advisor: Hudson Beyzavi
Communicating with professors is the good way to obtain deeper knowledge.
Rachel Ward
College Scholar of Chemistry: Cum Laude
Alginate, Chitosan, and Nanowire Hydrogel Composites for pH Sensitive Drug Delivery
Thesis Advisor: Ryan Tian
Olivia Watson
Departmental Scholar of Chemistry, Biochemistry emphasis: Summa Cum Laude
Preparation of a Biofunctionalized Metal-Organic Framework for Photodynamic Therapy
Thesis Advisor: Hudson Beyzavi
