Agenda

Washington State University LSAMP was honored to virtually host partner programs from across the Northwest for the annual conference in spring 2022. We prepared fun and interesting events and invited dynamic guest experts to deliver meaningful presentations online to our 275 event attendees.

PNW LSAMP Conference 2022 Agenda

The agenda for the conference can also still be viewed at our event site on the Fourwaves platform, the academic conference hosting service where the 2022 PNW LSAMP Conference was virtually held.

Time	Event Description
Thurs., April 7, 2022
7:00 p.m.	Welcome to the 2022 PNW LSAMP Conference and Keynote Address Welcome Mary Sánchez Lanier, Ph.D. WSU Assistant Vice Provost, and Professor, WSU School of Molecular Biosciences Conference Keynote: "Underrepresented Voices in STEM" Noel Schulz, Ph.D. Edmund O. Schweitzer III Chair in Power Apparatus and Systems Professor, WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and WSU's First Lady
Fri., April 8, 2022
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.	Welcome, Orientation, and Attendance William B. Davis, Ph.D. WSU Vice Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Achievement, and Associate Professor, WSU School of Molecular Biosciences Mary Sanchez Lanier, Ph.D. WSU Assistant Vice Provost, and Professor, WSU School of Molecular Biosciences Ice-breaker Activity Yadira Paredes Director, WSU LSAMP Program
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.	Concurrent Professional Development Sessions (select one now; all repeated at 10:30 a.m.) Session #1 "Graduate School 101" Learn about best practices for applying to graduate school and tips for succeeding once enrolled. Presented by Laura Lavine, Ph.D., Chair, WSU Dept. of Entomology Session #2: "Undergraduate Research Opportunities" There are many opportunities for research available to you, whether it is with faculty at your university, a summer experience at another college, or research in Germany, for example. Presented by Jeremy Lessman, Ph.D., Director, WSU Office of Undergraduate Research Session #3 "Internships and Jobs in Industry" Everything you wanted to know about getting a job or an internship in industry. Presented by Anna Walden, Ariel Appleford, and Jaycie Poitra, all of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., Pullman, WA
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.	Concurrent Professional Development Sessions (select one now; all repeated at 10:30 a.m.) Session #1 "Graduate School 101" Learn about best practices for applying to graduate school and tips for succeeding once enrolled. Presented by Laura Lavine, Ph.D., Chair, WSU Dept. of Entomology Session #2: "Undergraduate Research Opportunities" There are many opportunities for research available to you, whether it is with faculty at your university, a summer experience at another college, or research in Germany, for example. Presented by Jeremy Lessman, Ph.D., Director, WSU Office of Undergraduate Research Session #3 "Internships and Jobs in Industry" Everything you wanted to know about getting a job or an internship in industry. Presented by Anna Walden, Ariel Appleford, and Jaycie Poitra, all of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., Pullman, WA
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Distinguished Invited Speaker: "Stay True to Your Authentic Self-Journey" Introduction of Speaker by Elizabeth Chilton, Ph.D. WSU Provost and Executive Vice President, and WSU Pullman Chancellor Distinguished Invited Speaker Jenette Ramos WSU Regent, and Senior VP Boeing (retired)
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.	"Working in Industry" presented by Avista Corp. Henry Strozier, SHRM-CP Human Resources Manager Avista, Spokane, Wash. With Avista Representatives Jessica Bean Benjamin Bunce JJ Doria Cesar Godinez ('08 Electrical Engineering)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch with your LSAMP colleagues (Students at WSU Pullman, convene in CUE 518)
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Concurrent Flash Talks (select either Session #1 or #2) Session #1: "Lost in Translation: Leveraging Preclinical models to Interrogate the Effects of Developmental Cannabis Exposure" Ryan McLaughlin, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Integrative Physiology and Neurosciences "3D Printing of Medical Implants" Amit Bandyopadhyuay, Ph.D. Professor, WSU School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Affiliate Professor, WSU's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Fellow SME, NAI, WSAS, AAAS, AIMBE, ASM, and ACerS Session #2: "Why Mobile Devices Can Be a Pain in the Neck" Anita Vasavada, Ph.D. Associate Professor, WSU Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering "Honey Bees" Walter S. Sheppard, Ph.D. Thurber Professor, Dept. of Entomology
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.	Break
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.	"Dream Big: Student Success" Floricel Gonzalez, Ph.D. and WSU Alum Scientist and Phage Biologist, Research and Development A&P Inphatec, Palo Alto, Calif. Justin Lawrence Conner, Ph.D. Oregon State University alum NSF Post-doctoral Fellow University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev.
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.	Poster Presentations Using Zoom Breakout Rooms You can visit any of the posters--just click on the link and you'll be in the poster presenting room. Ask the presenter about their research and how they first got involved in research. Most importantly, visit the posters!
Sat., April 9, 2022
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Plenary Presentation: "Together Toward Tomorrow: Inclusion" Trymaine Gaither Special Assistant to the WSU Provost for Inclusive Excellence
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.	Concurrent Professional Development Sessions(select one to attend) Session #1: "Transitioning from a Community College to a Four-year Institution" Waylon Safranski Director, WSU Transfer Center for Policies and Resources Laura Welch Student Services, WSU Transfer Center for Policies and Resources Session #2: "Resume, Cover Letter & Interview Tips to Set you Apart!" Judy Hopkins Career and Internship Coach WSU Academic Success and Career Center Session #3: "Bridge to Doctorate and Graduate School" Boise State University Graduate Students
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Awards Ceremony and Conclusion Presenting poster session awards, and concluding remarks for the 2022 PNW LSAMP Conference