At our 2024 GCI Postdoc Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow Cassandra Maya presented a poster about the perceptions and nutritional values of insects being a new protein source. To learn more about her research, reach out to Dr. Maya at cmaya@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: My research focuses on the potential of edible insects as a sustainable alternative to traditional
At our 2024 GCI Postdoc Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow E. Daniel Cárdenas-Vásquez presented a poster about ionic microgel pastes. To learn more about his research, reach out to Dr. E. Daniel Cárdenas-Vásquez at cardenasvasquez@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: My research aims to design new materials using ULC microgels useful in fields like additive manufacturing, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, etc. by
At our 2024 GCI Postdoctoral Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow Aracely Acevedo presented a poster about the BCKDK inhibitor being a chemical uncoupler. To learn more about her research, reach out to Dr. Acevedo at aracevedo@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: The objective of this study, conducted at UCLA, was to investigate alternative molecular mechanisms by which BT2 may confer cardioprotection
At our 2024 GCI Postdoc Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow Gabriela Shirkey presented a poster about how remote sensing satellites can offer a range of important information about plant species. To learn more about her research, reach out to Dr. Shirkey at shirkey@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: Species richness, the number of unique species per area, is an important measure
At our 2024 GCI Postdoc Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow Ariane Jong-Levinger presented a poster about the risks of post-fire floods and the importance of modeling them. To learn more about her research, reach out to Dr. Jong-Levinger at jonglevinger@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: Flood and debris hazards are heightened following wildfires, but are challenging to quantify due to interdependence
At our 2024 GCI Postdoc Showcase, Postdoctoral Fellow Nicole Schwartz presented a poster about neural mechanisms in Japanese quail. To learn more about her research, reach out to Dr. Schwartz at nicschwartz@chapman.edu. ABSTRACT: The neural mechanisms involved in the transition between a non-parental to a parental state are not completely understood. In mammals, pregnancy-induced physiological
Meet E. Daniel Cárdenas-Vásquez, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Fowler School of Engineering! Dr. Cárdenas-Vásquez was born in Moyobamba, Perú. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo (UNPRG), in Lambayeque, Perú, and a Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering from North Carolina State University,
Meet Nicole Schwartz, Ph.D., a Grand Challenges Initiative Postdoctoral Fellow at the Schmid College of Science and Technology! Dr. Schwartz holds a Ph.D. in evolution, ecology, and organismal biology from the University of California, Riverside. She is an evolutionary physiologist who uses an interdisciplinary approach to study the evolution of complex behavior (e.g., exercise). Her
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriela Shirkey for receiving $300,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) MOSAICS program! Her research project is titled Collaborative Nexus for Networking, Education, and Career Training in Surface Biology and Geology. This project leverages expert leadership and training from two surface biology and geology (SBG) research institutions, Chapman University and JPL,
Congratulations to Dr. Ari Jong-Levinger for receiving $150,000 from the USDA Forest Service National Partnership Office (NPO) and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment)! Her research project is titled Exploring the Value of Ignition Reduction on the Impacts of Post-Fire Flooding in Southern California. In partnership with Chapman University and Louisiana State University, Blue