Senior Research Presentations

Karen Reiner introducing the CLS Senior research projects.
Thanks Andrey Manullang for sharing these pictures with us.

The Audience

Derrick Harkless and Giselle Ming presenting their topic: Prevalence of MRSA, Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus, and E. coli on Andrews University's recreational-use basketballs

Shanae Smith and Jenissa Vazquez presenting their topic: Effectiveness of multipurpose contact solution after repeated use against Pseudomonas aeroginosa and Serratia marcescens.

Aria Bovell and Oraine Snaith presented the topic: Comparing the antimicrobial effectiveness of Garlic Oil and Penicillin on Streptococcus pyogenes

Oraine Snaith

Brittany Blair and Ray Vazquez topic was:

Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on the Backpacks of Andrews University Undergraduate Males Residing in Meier Hall

Ray Vazquez explaining their project

Edna Haldar, Susana Lee (f), Nicole Smith (r), and Kelly Chambers relaxing between presentations.

Mikki Eastman, Michael Ross, and Ka Yui Yin presented their topic: Antimicrobial Characteristics of Michigan Farmed Honey.

Mikki Eastman

Michael Ross and Mikki Eastman

Audience interacting during Question and Answer time.

Nana Yamashita and Sachiko De Silva presented on the topic: Factors affecting pigment production of Serratia marcensces

Sachiko De Silva

Kelly Chambers

Some of the audience

Randelle Riley and Merideth LaClair did their research on the topic: The antimicrobial effects of lauric acid on MRSA, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Lenworth Barnett and Andrea Rogers waiting their turn. Their topic was: Comparison of the Antimicrobial Effects of Thyme Essential Oil and Lactococcus lactis-produced Nisin against S. aureus, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes.

Susana Lee Wong and Nicole Smith did their research on the topic: Presence of MRSA on Cell Phones from Inhabitants of the Girl's Dormitory.

Nicole Smith

Kelly Chambers and Edna Halda waiting their turn. Their topic was: Biologic Activity of Sulfonamide Stilbenes.

Not pictured was Andrey Mannullang and Robert Sigel whose topic was: The Effect of Citric Acid on the Oral Cavity.

Nadya's last day

Monday, November 30th was the last day of work for our Administrative Assistant, Nadya Lewis. After nearly 9 years with our department her efficient handling of all her responsibilities will be greatly missed. Here are some pictures of the hallway party held in her honor.

The "magic pastry chef" struck again. Thanks Andrea for the great bars.

Three different soups.

Thanks for the organizational work of Grace Carlos (Chemistry) and Karen Reiner (CLS). Veggies and dips being prepared.

Panera bread and spreads to go along with the soups.

Crackers and dips.

Dr. Kilsby, Chair of the CLS Department and Nadya.

CLS Chef strikes again

Every so often a plate of goodies appears in the student lounge. Andrea Rogers, Senior CLS major bakes some wonderful treats. This morning she brought in some chocolate chip and butterscotch chip bars. They seem to be appearing on the morning of Chemistry exams??? And you know Mr. Show loves chocolate.... any connection there???

Thanks Andrea for the goodies. As you can see they disappear fairly rapidly.