"Learning and advancing the skill of reading is critical for all younger readers as it plays a major role in academic success and their development into members of society"

Home Town: Pico Rivera, CA

Research Area: Computer Science

Inspiration: My inspiration comes from knowing the struggle of finding the right book as a child and wanting to help future young readers have an easier book finding process. Dr. Sole Pera has been a huge inspiration for my research and personal growth.

Research Topic: Tales of a young reader: Personalizing book recommendations for children based on visual preference elicitation and age-favored book traits.

Poster Number: 33 (Group A)

"My research will help doctors and scientists develop better Leukemia treatments and save lives."

Home Town: Albuquerque, NM

Research Area: Biological Science, Engineering

Inspiration: Use 3D print scaffolds to grow and study cancer cells non-invasively in the treatment of Leukemia

Research Topic: 3D Bioprinting

Poster Number: 67 (Group A)

"There is so much cool chemistry that happens in the concrete hydration process (how concrete hardens) that is integral to basically all innovations in concrete research!"

Home Town: Greenville, NC

Research Area: Engineering, Physical Sciences

Inspiration: My chemistry professors at my university (University of Dallas)! They created a welcoming and engaging first research experience for me that made me more passionate about research and science communication.

Research Topic: Characterizing Rheological Effects of Corn Oil on Fresh State Concrete Mixtures for 3D Printing Applications

Poster Number: 99 (Group A)

"Since concrete production is responsible for almost 10% of global CO2 emissions, reducing the net emissions will improve the overall footprint of the industry."

Home Town: Normal, IL

Research Area: Engineering

Inspiration: Working toward a more sustainable future using materials engineering principles

Research Topic: Thermodynamic Study of Carbon Mineralization with Recycled Concrete Fines for Carbon Capture and Utilization Applications

Poster Number: 29 (Group A)

"This research will help us better understand the interactions of fire and human environments and steps necessary to more effectively manage wild fires."

Home Town: Vallejo, CA

Research Area: Biological Sciences

Inspiration: My passion for learning and environmental/animal sciences led me to join the SARE program. Additionally, I was inspired by my mentors to contribute to their research on wildfires in the Intermountain west region.

Research Topic: Digitization of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) towards understanding Wildfire from a Social-ecological perspective

Poster Number: 149 (Group B)