Huntley Students Share Academic Endeavors

Students from the Huntley College of Agriculture showed off their academic endeavors at the campus-wide Student Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference on March 4-5.

The conference consisted of two parts: an in-person poster presentation on Friday, March 4, on the University Quad; and virtual presentation sessions on Saturday, March 5.

Among the projects presented by Huntley College of Agriculture students on the quad were:

• “Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) in Canines and Humans,” by Amy Luong. Faculty mentor: Lecturer Andrea Watson, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science.
• “Differences between canine demodicosis and human demodicosis,” by Harita Neervannan. Faculty mentor: Lecturer Melody Wallace, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science.
• “Drivers of the adoption intention of 3D simulated software in the Apparel Industry: Quantitative Approach,” by Henry Sanchez. Faculty mentor: Assistant Professor Claire Whang, Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management.
• “Vegan & Gluten-free Pasta fortified with Transglutaminase,” by Jacqueline Thach. Faculty mentor: Associate Professor Olive Li, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
• “Thermographic Surface Temperature of The Equine Distal Limb in Response to Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields,” by Tammy Peters. Faculty mentor: Lecturer Holly Greene, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science.
• “Establishing the Maximal Efficacy of Tamoxifen against Cerebral Malaria in ICR Mice,” by Krystal Tien. Faculty mentor: Associate Professor Joanne Sohn, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science.
• “Spatial Distribution and Movement of Insects in Strawberry Fields,” by Maribel Diaz and Briana Gomez. Faculty mentors: Professor Joan Leong, Department of Biological Sciences; Associate Professor Aaron Fox, Department of Plant Science.

Projects presented virtually on the second day included:

• “Use of conjoint analysis to unveil the attributes that drive the choice of a pomace enriched food product,” by Elvis Garcia. Faculty mentor: Associate Professor Gabriel Davidov-Pardo, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
• “Nanoformulations Using Zein in Edible Coatings for the Enhanced Shelf Life of Avocados,” by Christianne Yapor and Julia Duddles. Faculty mentor: Associate Professor Gabriel Davidov-Pardo, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
• “Analysis of Endurance Horses Eliminated During the Tevis Cup 160-km Ride from 2016-2019 and 2021,” by Vivian Huynh. Faculty mentor: Lecturer Holly Greene, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science.
• “Fatigue and factors associated with changes in locomotor control in endurance horses,” by Steve Aguilar. Faculty mentor: Lecturer Holly Greene, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science.
• “Gross Morphology of the Placenta in Arabian Mares,” by Kerrissa McDavis. Faculty mentors: Assistant Professor Juanita Jellyman, Department of Biological Sciences; Lecturer Holly Greene, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science.
• “Plant-based preservation solutions are needed due to the rising demand for avocados from California and Mexico,” by Rosalie Rodriguez. Faculty mentor: Associate Professor Gabriel Davidov Pardo, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
• “Effect of Glycation on Ɛ-polylysine with Dextran Using Maillard Reaction on Its Antimicrobial Activity and Stability,” by Kezia Chie. Faculty mentor: Associate Professor Gabriel Davidov-Pardo, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
• “Assessing Drummers' Apparel Needs in Musical Performance,” by Irma Villanueva. Faculty mentor: Associate Professor Seoha Min, Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management.
• “Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Twill Woven Cotton Materials: Textile Waste and Upcycling for Increased Sustainability,” by Jesus Vargas. Faculty mentor: Assistant Professor Helen Trejo, Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management.
• “Maternal High Fat Diet and Fetal Programming,” by Teresa Meza. Faculty mentors: Assistant Professor Juanita Jellyman, Department of Biological Sciences; Associate Professor Hyungchul Han, Department of Animal & Veterinary Sciences.
• “Food Safety Documents for Cal Poly Pomona Farm Operation System,” by Jane Zhang. Faculty mentor: Assistant Professor Xu Yang, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
• “Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Probiotic Supplements on Selective Attention in Adults,” by Sara Carrillo, Natali Mendez, and Yaelle Lee. Faculty mentors: Professor Bonny Burns-Whitmore, Department of Nutrition and Food Science; Lecturer Alane Daugherty, Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion.
• “Comparison of Dietary Protein and Exercise Patterns vs Supplemental Protein in CPP College Students,” by Natali Mendez. Faculty mentor: Assistant Professor Erik Froyen, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
• “Consumption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in American Adults,” by Zahraa Maarafi. Faculty mentor: Assistant Professor Erik Froyen, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.