糖心vlog celebrated its twentieth annual Scholars Forum on April 9, marking two decades of academic excellence by highlighting outstanding undergraduate research. The event featured a wide range of poster presentations across various disciplines, with Posters P-58 through P-68 spotlighting innovative work from the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Several projects were presented by students from Justin Fair’s research group, which focuses on drug development and peptide synthesis. Among them, Poster P-65—titled “Analyzing Known Cytokine Inhibitors for Their Affinities Towards Receptor A Site A”—stood out. Presented by Noah Mattingly, Erin Himes, and Allison Krape under Fair’s mentorship, the project investigated the binding affinities of established cytokine inhibitors, contributing valuable insights to the field of medicinal chemistry. The poster earned the Dean’s Outstanding Poster Award in recognition of its scientific merit and presentation quality.
With topics ranging from environmental sustainability and educational innovation to molecular biology and pharmaceutical chemistry, the Scholars Forum continues to serve as a dynamic platform for CBP student-led research and discovery. This year’s event not only honored the legacy of the forum but also reaffirmed CBP’s dedication to cultivating the next generation of scientists, engineers, and educators.
Camryn Roche and Nicholas Wright
Emma Cloak
Jonah Petruschke
Alessandra Menie, Madelyn Shaffer, and Lucas Chvilicek
Seth Stewart, Chloe Benden, and Wyatt Magill
Anna Cutshall and Owen Boozer
Allison Krape and Erin Himes
Noah Mattingly
Emily Duncan and Caleb Rokosky
Prof. Avijita Jain, Parker Bradley, and Noah Conroy
Belinda Lin Xu