Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we made the decision to cancel our traditional Symposium in the best interests of students, faculty, and attendees. However, we wanted to showcase our funded graduate and undergraduate student’s hard work and innovative research. Please enjoy the posters and presentations from our 2020 funded students.
Marc Brittain – Graduate in Aerospace Engineering
Iowa State University
Autonomous Air Traffic Control: A Deep Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Approach
Leo Brueggeman – Graduate Student in Medicine and Genetics
University of Iowa
Using Deep Learning to Predict Psychiatric Traits
Kailey Casper – Undergraduate in Biochemistry
University of Northern Iowa
Understanding the Flow of Organic Compounds through the Wind Cave System in South Dakota

Brandon Crow – Undergraduate Student in Aerospace Engineering
Iowa State University
Multifidelity Flutter Prediction of the Common Research Model Wing at Transonic Conditions
Ben Dankle – Undergraduate Student in Microbiology
Iowa State UniversityBacteria Influence The Growth Of Soybean Plants Under Drought Stress

Joshua Doucette – Undergraduate Student in Physics and Mathematics
University of Iowa
Identifying Cases of Radial Diffusion Driven Acceleration in Earth’s High-Energy Radiation Belts
Sadie Elliott – Graduate Student in Physics and Astronomy
University of Iowa
The Generation of Upward-propagtating Whistler-mode Wave by Electron Beams
University of Iowa
Kari Jurgenson – Graduate Student in Mathematics Education
Iowa State University
Influence Of Integrated Stem Curricula On Elementary Students’ Stem Self-Efficacy
Trace Johnson – Undergraduate Student in Physics and Math
Drake University
MISSFIT (Magneto-Ionization Spacecraft Shield for Interplanetary Travel)
Noah Laird – Graduate Student in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics
University of Iowa
Development Of A 3D-Printed, Gene-Activated Calcium Phosphate Cement Bone Regenerative Scaffold
Adam Lawrence – Graduate Student in Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Microwave Enhancement of Boron Propellants
Gabrielle Ledesma – Undergraduate Student in Geology
Iowa State University
Can Terrestrial Mn-Rich Samples Help Distinguish Mn-Enrichments In Gale Crater, Mars?
Hannah Molitor – Graduate Student in Environmental Engineering
Using Simulated Flue Gas To Rapidly Grow Nutritious Microalgae With Enhanced Settleability
Abbie Moore – Undergraduate Student in Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa
Teaching Complex Maneuvers for Training Effectiveness Study
Claire Muerdter – Graduate Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Iowa
Plant Uptake of Isothiazolinone Biocides
Iowa State University
Biobased UV-blocking Composites Mediated by Nanoparticle Assembly
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Ashley Paulsen – Graduate Student in Interdepartmental Genetics & Genomics
Iowa State University
Cell encapsulation for root-microbe interactions in vivo
Kawther Rouabhi – Undergraduate Student in Computer Science and Engineering
University of Iowa
Autonomous Feature Detection of Solar Wind Ion Trails in Martian Ionosphere
Emily Silich – Undergraduate Student in Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics
University of Iowa
HaloSat Observations of the Vela and Puppis A Supernova Remnants
Christopher Sullivan – Graduate Student in Mechanical Engineering
University of Iowa
Adaptive Model Order Reduction Techniques for High-Fidelity Multibody Vehicle Models
Dustin Swarm – Graduate Student in Physics and Astronomy
University of Iowa
Employing an Unsupervised Outlier Detection Algorithm to the Chandra Source Catalog
Drake University
Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscular and Cardiorespiratory Adaptations to Strength and Endurance Training in MiceView Poster

University of Iowa
Measuring Period Error of Gratings for Astronomical Use