It is with deep sadness that we have decided to postpone the 15th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium until April 9th and 10th, 2021 as a caution to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). We understand how much this symposium means to everyone who was planning to attend. We know that it is disappointing for the talented scientists who planned to present their research, as well as the faculty and mentors who supported that work. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may create, but we hope to see you in 2021 at the Annual Stupka Celebration.
Best wishes,
The 2020 Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium Planning Committee
April 3-4, 2020
The 15th Annual Stupka Symposium is entirely organized and run by the undergraduate students in the biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology areas of study. This event was the inspiration of Robert John Stupka III, an undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry at Iowa State University. Rob believed in the power of research, allowing the extraordinary to be possible, and strived to connect students and faculty for the purpose of scientific investigation.
Keynote Speakers:
Mechanoperception in the Green Lineage
Washington University in Saint Louis
Viral Immune Evasion Mechanisms
Washington University in Saint Louis
FEATURED ALUMNI SPEAKERS:
Schedule overview:
Friday April 3, 2020
| Breakfast | 8:30 a.m. |
| Alumni & Stupka Family Reception | 11:00 a.m. |
| Speaker/Student Lunch Sessions | 12:10 – 2:00 p.m. |
| Poster Sessions | 2:10 – 4:00 p.m. |
| Speaker/Keynote Sessions | 4:15 – 6:45 p.m. |
| Dinner | 7:00 p.m. |
Saturday April 4, 2020
| Breakfast | 8:30 a.m. |
| Welcome | 9:15 a.m. |
| Speaker/Keynote Sessions | 9:20 – 11:30 a.m. |
| Closing Remarks | 11:45 a.m. |
See the complete schedule for more details.
Registration & Poster Submission
Registration is closed
FundISU
Thank you to all our donors!
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Volunteers
Thank you to all our volunteers!
Committee Chairs & Coordinators
Symposium Chairs: Jacqueline Ehrlich, Kayla Uthe
Secretary: Spydel Nardy
Treasurer: Laura Kurr, Emily Boettger
Sub-Committee Coordinators:
Speaker: Makayla Villela, Maddie Farringer
Alumni: Paiton McDonald, Zach Olsem
Publicity: Jacob Schmieder, Meghan Collett
Media: Sarah Zelle
Registration: Sarah Grambo, Trishtin Baring, Ally Radermacher, Matt Shafer, Moises Garcia, Justyne Crawford
Operations: Immaculate Edwin
Sponsorship: Grace Trembath, Jared Sorensen
Fundraising: Ana DiSpirito
Poster: Patricia Gallardo-Carrizo, Matthew Palizzi
T-shirt: Audri Ruble, Isaac Stine
Food: Liam Campin
Volunteer: Rick Weerts
Advisers: Desi Gunning, Gustavo MacIntosh
