Gabrielle Agcaoili
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Cum Laude
Differences in learning and gene expression in brains of male and female Bicyclus anynana
Thesis Advisor: Erica Westerman
Fatima Alzufari
College Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Linking Redox Imaging to a Known Marker of Apoptosis: Cytochrome c
Thesis Advisor: Timothy Muldoon
Evan Anderson
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Designing a System for Dynamic Fixation of Venous Valves
Thesis Advisor: Hanna Jensen
Zachary Angel
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Cum Laude
Phylogeography of Snow Trout (Schizothorax spp.) in the Himalayan Mountains
Thesis Advisor: Marlis Douglas
Anthony Bartels
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Cum Laude
Methanogens and their Ability to Grow on Illite Clay: A Possible Explanation for Methane on Mars
Thesis Advisor: Timothy Kral
Caroline Baughn
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
The Effect of Protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Regulation of Sleep and Mood in Postmenopausal Women
Thesis Advisor: Jamie Baum
Austin Bell
College Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Mitochondrial Deletions and Their Disease-Causing Effects
Thesis Advisor: Shilpa Iyer
Harris Bethel
College Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
The Effect of Master regulators of Metabolism on Promoter Activity of the app Operon of Clostridioides difficile
Thesis Advisor: Mack Ivey
Remember to not take yourself too seriously, and be sure to make time for the things you enjoy!
Callie Cater
College Scholar of Biology: Cum Laude
Studying the Effects of Lysine Acetylation on Aconitase in Escherichia coli
Thesis Advisor: Chenguang Fan
Utilize and embrace every resource and opportunity that you will be faced with throughout college. There is nothing more special than the time you will have on the University of Arkansas campus. You will find this to be one of the most challenging seasons of your life, yet it will become the most rewarding. Give yourself grace and never stop seeking self-growth. Soak it all in as these four years will fly by and become some of the greatest years of your life!
Winson Chee
College Scholar of Biology: Magna Cum Laude
Effect of Coinfection on Damselfly Immune Systems
Thesis Advisor: Adam Siepielski
Jared Collier
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Cum Laude
Sleep Duration and its Effects on Cholesterol Levels in College Students
Thesis Advisor: Erin Howie Hickey
Dylan Dominguez
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Magna Cum Laude
Determining the Effectiveness of MOF Enzyme Activity and Stability of Alcohol Dehydrogenase Over Time
Thesis Advisor: Hudson Beyzavi
Ethan Elkins
College Scholar of Biology: Cum Laude
Testing the Effects of Commercial Feed Activities on the Incidence of Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis in Broiler Chickens
Thesis Advisor: Adnan Alrubaye
Avery Elliott
College Scholar of Biology: Magna Cum Laude
Genetics of Collard Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) Populations in Arkansas
Thesis Advisor: Marlis Douglas
Drake Enderlin
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
The Effect of a Diet Higher in Protein on the Cardiovascular Health in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome
Thesis Advisor: Jamie Baum
Be willing to make sacrifices on your educational journey, but you must not forget to enjoy each moment.
McKenzie Fellinger
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Cum Laude
The Role of Higher Protein Diets in the Regulation of Mood and Sleep in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Thesis Advisor: Jamie Baum
Jennie Finch
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Is the rag1 gene a suitable marker for assessing biogeographic trends in species of the catfish family Pangasiidae in the Lower Mekong River?
Thesis Advisor: Michael Ceballos
Completing an honors thesis was one of the most challenging experiences I’ve ever had, but in the end, it was all worth it. I defended my thesis in April 2020. I used genetic markers to elucidate biogeographic trends in several species of catfish. I chose my lab because I liked the professor and generally the types of research he did. Choosing a specific project was not only about enjoying the subject, but also about how I got along with the project lead (often a master’s or PhD student) and the other students assigned to the project. The worst part was getting started! It can be overwhelming, but there’s tons of support available within the Honors College and within the hierarchical structure of most labs. The defense can seem daunting, but from my experience, the professors on your committee do not want to tear you down – they want you to succeed. My advice: keep your eye on the prize!
Mason Grimm
College Scholar of Biology: Magna Cum Laude
HDX-ESI-MS and UV Absorption to study protein Folding Energies of Myoglobin and Hemoglobin
Thesis Advisor: Wesley Stites
Larkin Harris
College Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
The Synthesis and Evaluation of Fluconazole Derivatives for Antifungal Activity
Thesis Advisor: David McNabb
Brooke Henry
College Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Structural and Functional Characterization of Mitochondria with tRNA Mutations
Thesis Advisor: Shilpa Iyer
Kendall Jackson
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Magna Cum Laude
Effect of Fructose Consumption on Glomerular Filtration Rate During and Following Simulated Industrial Work in the Heat
Thesis Advisor: Brendon P. McDermot
“All things are difficult before they are easy.”
This quote has given me constant motivation throughout my college career. It reminds me to push through every challenge and focus on the big picture. The stress or pressure you may feel is only temporary, but the knowledge and skills you will gain are long-lasting!
Arch Jones
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Magna Cum Laude
Investigations in the Cnidarian species, Cassiopea sp.
Thesis Advisor: Michael Ceballos
Kathryn Judy
College Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Characterizing the short-term transcriptomic response of Skeletonema marinoi to salinity stress
Thesis Advisor: Andrew Alverson
Alexander Kammien
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Utilizing Negative Pressure to Close Mitral Valves in Vitro
Thesis Advisor: Morten Jensen
Savannah King
Departmental Scholar of Biology: Summa Cum Laude
Gill Na+, K+ -ATPase Kinetics in Euryhaline Tilapia
Thesis Advisor: Christian Tipsmark
