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SIXTH ANNUAL SPRING RESEARCH CONFERENCE
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Fiat f(lux): Academics and Artists in Transition
Undergraduate Research by the 2003-2004 Haas Scholars
April 30-May 1, 2004
Faculty Club
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The 2004 conference theme, Fiat f(lux), plays with the UC motto, Fiat Lux (let there be light, or wisdom), on several levels. This year’s Haas Scholars seek to advance knowledge and understanding by building on UC’s academic traditions and resources. At the same time, through their ground-breaking research and art, they seek to effect change, or flux, in the academy and beyond.
The algebraic form applied to the Latin motto, Fiat f(lux), suggests the inclusion of science and engineering research; as well as social science, humanities, and the arts.
The core of the Fiat f(lux) sunburst symbolizes the scholars’ collective energy; the emanating rays represent the creativity generated by interdisciplinary exchange and friendship.
We invite you to join this respectful and democratic community in celebrating the culmination of this year’s remarkable work.
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PERFORMANCE
| April 21, 22, and 23
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An all female performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Directed by Crystal Finn
Performance: 7:30 PM
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EXHIBITION
April 27-
May 2
Lobby of
Wurster Hall
April 29
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Photo Exhibit:
“Still Moments of a World in Flux: the Photographs of Dafna Kory, Elizabeth Lane, and Jason Malinsky”
Opening reception
5:00PM-8:00PM
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FRIDAY, APRIL 30
The Faculty Club, Heyns Room
| 10:15AM-10:45AM |
Welcome and Coffee |
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10:45AM-12:15PM
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Genes, Proteins, and Peptides: Probing the Molecules of Life
Chair: Professor Susan Marqusee, Molecular and Cell Biology
Nasim Sadeghian (Molecular and Cell Biology major)
"Cloning of Extended Auricle 1: A Maize Leaf Developmental Mutant"
Sponsor: Professor Michael Freeling, Plant and Microbial Biology
Irene Wong (Molecular and Cell Biology and Japanese major)
"A Novel Approach to Synthetic Vaccine for HIV-1 Involving a Beta-Hairpin Peptide Having Fluoroaromatic Amino Acids"
Sponsor: Ahamindra Jain, Lecturer, Chemistry
Jacqueline Gilmore (Molecular & Cell Biology major)
"Investigation of the Biophysical Origin of Proteolytic Resistance"
Sponsor: Professor Susan Marqusee, Molecular and Cell Biology
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12:15PM-1:45PM
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Lunch, Howard Room to honor the 2003-2004 scholars and mentors |
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2:00PM-3:00PM
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The Revolution will not be Televised: Community Activism in Response to Marginality
Chair: Professor Laura Nader, Anthropology
Malcolm Harvey (Sociology major)
“The Association Between Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Perception, and Worldview -- and its Social Ramifications”
Sponsor: Professor Kim Voss, Sociology
Jason Malinsky (Individual Major: Environmental Policy and Investigative Reporting)
“The Obligation to Endure: Pesticide Poisonings in California”
Sponsor: Professor William Berry, Earth & Planetary Science
Laura Alarcón (Anthropology major)
“Shaping a Nation: Middle Class Mobilization in Caracas”
Sponsor: Professor Laura Nader, Anthropology
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3:45PM-5:15PM
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Searching for Meaning
Chair: Professor Ananya Roy, City and Regional Planning
Timothy Poor (Psychology major)
“Effects of Unconditional Self-Construal on Vigilance and Performance: The Role of 'Positive Glow'”
Sponsor: Professor Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton, Psychology
Elizabeth Lane (Philosophy major)
“The Elderly Among Us” (Photography project)
Sponsor: Professor Emerita Penny Dhaemers, Visual Studies, Architecture
Dafna Kory (Interdisciplinary Studies Field major)
“Give and Take: Charity and Tourism in Bodhgaya, India”
Sponsor: Professor Ananya Roy, City & Regional Planning
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5:15PM-7:00PM
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New Scholars Reception in the Howard Room |
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7:15PM-8:00PM
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“A Scratched Lens”: Readings from Zeina Halim’s novel-in-progress, followed by discussion
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SATURDAY, MAY 1
Faculty Club, Heyns Room
| 9:00AM-9:30AM |
Welcome and Coffee |
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9:30AM-11:00AM
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The Border Fallacy: Pressures on Gender, Culture, and Nation
Chair: Professor Joel Altman, English
Crystal Finn (English major)
“Women Playing Men: Cross-Gender Conditions in Shakespeare Performance”
Sponsor: Professor Joel Altman, English
Zeina Halim (English major)
“Confronting the Censor: An Egyptian-American Author Wrestles with Sexuality and Religion in the Writing of her First Novel”
Sponsor: Ishmael Reed, Senior Lecturer, English
Faisal Ghori (History major)
“Secret Trials and Deportations”
Sponsor: Professor Kiren Chaudhry, Political Science
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11:15AM-12:15PM
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Catalysts and Computers: Novel Technological Approaches to Societal Challenges
Chair: Professor Alex Katz, Chemical Engineering
Sandra Anderson (Chemistry major)
“The Interplay Between Local Organization and Activity of a Heterogeneous Base Catalyst”
Sponsor: Professor Alex Katz, Chemical Engineering
Margaret Yau (Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences major)
“Tangible Messaging: Accessible Technology for the Elderly”
Sponsor: Professor Anind Dey, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
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12:15PM-12:45PM
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Light lunch
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12:45PM-2:15PM
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The Ongoing War between Man and Microbe: Pathogen Survival and Host Response
Chair: Professor Sangwei Lu, School of Public Health
Jonathan Clingan (Molecular & Cell Biology major)
“A Functional Study of HCMV UL 117 Transcript and Protein”
Sponsor: Professor Fenyong Liu, Public Health
Raul Clavijo (Molecular & Cell Biology major)
“Role of the cadAB Operon in the Egg Resistance of Salmonella”
Sponsor: Professor Sangwei Lu, Public Health
Manasa Basavapatna (Molecular & Cell Biology and Social Welfare major)
“Role of Interferons in Primary Dengue Infection in Mice”
Sponsor: Professor Eva Harris, Public Health
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2:30PM-4:00PM
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A Place of One's Own
Chair: Professor Dawne Moon, Sociology
Gregory Hughes (Sociology major)
“Exploring Rural Gay Identity and Community Formation”
Sponsor: Professor Dawne Moon, Sociology
Tara Rado (Anthropology major)
“ ‘Here, We Are Artistas’: Sex Work and Daily Life in a Public Park in Downtown Rio de Janeiro”
Sponsor: Professor Nancy Scheper-Hughes, Anthropology
Alysoun Quinby (Linguistics major)
“Linguistic Atlas of River Yurok”
Sponsor: Professor Andrew Garrett, Linguistics
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