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2025-2026
Jack Brooks - Iowa State University
Multi-component likelihood fitting in gamma-ray astronomy: managing the impact of statistically-limited template models
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Braden Carne - University of Iowa
Electron Behavior Across the Alfvén Surface: Recent Findings from Parker Solar Probe
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Emily Formella - University of Iowa
The role of mechanotransduction pathways in chorioretinal cell response to simulated microgravity
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Adam Haroon - Iowa State University
Community-Driven Design of Fair, Urban Air Mobility Transportation Management Systems
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Halle Hoefing - University of Northern Iowa
Bumblebee Genomics Using Restriction-site Associated DNA Sequencing (RADSeq) and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
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Brendyn Little - University of Iowa
Revisiting Stellar Populations of Low-Extinction Fields in the Galactic Bulge
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James Neal - Drake University
Effects of Estrogen on Cognition and CNS Damage Following a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Mice
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Mallory Weber - University of Iowa
Quantum Efficiency Characterization of CMOS Sensors for Soft X-ray Observations
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2024-2025
Samantha Austin - Iowa State University
LIDAR-based 3D Spherical Harmonics with Information Fusion for Target Tracking (SHIFT) Filter for Space Domain Awareness and On-Orbit Servicing
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Kyle Balk - University of Iowa
Effect of carbon monoxide-entrapping materials on the prevention of intra-abdominal adhesions
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Treytun Garcia - University of Northern Iowa
DNA Testing Microbes From Wind Cave National Park, SD
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Zachary Harper - University of Northern Iowa
Coldwater Water Analysis
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Grant Haselhoff - Iowa State University
Modulation of Thermal Gradients in Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Ashley Koenigs - DMACC
Aquatic Ecosystem Health
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Declan O'Connor - Loras College
Computational External Flow Analysis and Validation Across Complex Aerospace Models
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Mia Scoblic - University of Iowa
Optimizing Airspace Safety and Efficiency: Developing Predictive Algorithms for Seamless Integration of Unmanned and Manned Aircraft
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Courtney Smith - Drake University
Determining the mechanism of action of filociclovir against adenovirus and cytomegalovirus
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Nora Will - Drake University
The Effect of Motivation on Attentional Breadth
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2023-2024
Abigail Bangs– University of Northern Iowa
Identification of Microorganisms from the Depths of Wind Cave
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Anna Braun – Drake University
Analysis of Double-Strand Break Repair Pathway Genes in Human Cancer Cell Lines
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Hannah Cochran – Iowa State University
MISSFIT – Artificial Gravity Model for Interplanetary Space Travel
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Tepary Cooley – Drake University
Analysis of Increasing DNA Damage on Levels of DNA Ligase IV Found in Cancer Cells
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Ethan Dickey – University of Northern Iowa
Using GIS to evaluate the habitat isolation among pollinator Conservation Research Program habitat
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Jacqueline Heggen – University of Northern Iowa
Entrance to Entrance: A Hunt for Astrobiological Analog Sites at Wind Cave
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Jenna Heinen – University of Northern Iowa
The Spectroscopic Characterization of Crystals and Waters at Wind Cave National Park as an Analog for Space
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Alexander Kay – University of Iowa
Adjustable X-Ray Optics
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Jack Kelley – University of Iowa
Verifying Post-Merger Stellar Evolutionary Processes
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Jackson Kilburg – Drake University
Implementation of a 10-meter Radius Centrifuge Model into a Simulator of the Human Cardiovascular System
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Sabryn Labenz – University of Northern Iowa
Decoding Destabilization: Investigating the Mechanisms by Which Disruption of the RAD51:RAD51 Interface Affects RAD51 Nucleoprotein Filament Integrity and Function
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Carmen Martinez – DMACC
Benefits of 3D Printing of Polymers in Space
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Cameron Menini – Loras College
Computational and Experimental Aerodynamic Analysis of Future Conceptual Commercial Aircraft Designs
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Hailey Negley – Iowa State University
Biotronics: Bio-Ion Gated Transistors
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Christian O’Brien – University of Iowa
Near-Infrared Spectral Analysis of TYC 2597-735-1
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Tristian Parmerlee – Drake University
MISSFIT – Artificial Gravity Model for Interplanetary Space Travel
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Jonathan Percy – University of Iowa
Novel Applications of Hyperpolarized 129Xe Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Ashley Rhodes – University of Iowa
Novel Matrices for Gas Entrapping Materials to Optimize Dissolution Kinetics and Delivery
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Cristian Sanchez – University of Iowa
Identification of Microorganisms from the Depths of Wind Cave
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2022-2023
Caleb Aardahl – Iowa State University
FACTS- Floating Attitude Control Test System
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Abigail Bangs – University of Northern Iowa
Identification of Microorganisms from the Depths of Wind Cave
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Anna Braun – Drake University
Analysis of Double-Strand Break Repair Pathway Genes in Human Cancer Cell Lines
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Susanne Byrd – University of Iowa
Properties of Mars Induced Magnetic Fields as Compared to Venus
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Jeffrey Carlson – University of Northern Iowa
Curing Nanocellulose for Extraterrestrial Applications
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Tepary Cooley – Drake University
Analysis of Increasing DNA Damage on Levels of DNA Ligase IV Found in Cancer Cells
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Gage MacLin – University of Iowa
Multi Loop Control of Complex Autonomous Systems
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Pedro Salazar Garcia – Iowa State University
Laser-Induced Graphene Ion-Selective Electrodes with Electrochemically Deposited Platinum Nanoparticles
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Walter (Will) Golay – University of Iowa
Beam Me Up, Scotty! New Algorithms for Characterizing the Beams of Next-Generation CMB Experiments
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Ali Goldensoph – Drake University
Development of Remote-Controlled Compound MP Nanoparticles for Space Exploration
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Jenna Heinen – University of Northern Iowa
The Spectroscopic Characterization of Crystals and Waters at Wind Cave National Park as an Analog for Space
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Jason Homann – University of Iowa
Working Towards Developing Fluxgate Magnetometers to be Used in Constellation Missions
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Yajatra Kulkarni – University of Iowa
Kinematic Shape Sensing of Two-Dimensional Plates in Bending
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Jeff Leiberton – University of Iowa
Adjustable X-ray Optics: A New Technology for High Energy Astrophysics
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Cameron Menini – Loras College
Computational and Experimental Aerodynamic Analysis of Future Conceptual Commercial Aircraft Designs
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Christian O’Brien – University of Iowa
Near-Infrared Spectral Analysis of TYC 2597-735-1
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Emma Pellegrino – University of Northern Iowa
Exploring Microbial Composition of Moonmilk in Wind Cave National Park
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Jonathan Percy – University of Iowa
Novel Applications of Hyperpolarized 129Xe Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Ashley Rhodes – University of Iowa
Novel Matrices for Gas Entrapping Materials to Optimize Dissolution Kinetics and Delivery
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Abigail Whittemore – Drake University
Signal Transduction Studies During Repair of Radiation-Damaged DNA in Skin Cancer Cells
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