Past Events
Brian Forster, Ph.D. of our branch education committee presented a poster about the committee’s development of a revised laboratory manual (previously published by the branch) for high school students
https://asm.org/events/asm-conference-for-undergraduate-educators/home
GW Carver
Laura Wilson (1st Place), Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
“The Growth of E. coli and S. epidermidis on Yarn”
Montgomery County Science Research Competition
Taruni Pasumarthi (1st Place), Methacton High School
“Microbe vs. Metal: the Prevention Match”
Srija Chaudhuri (HM), Upper Dublin High School
“Estimating Risk of Cancer with DNA Methylation Analysis”
Sydney Lian Kao (HM), Souderton High School
“The Effect of Disinfectant Dilutions on Bacteria”
Catherine Grace Schindele (HM), Indian Valley Middle School
“What Dish Soap Gets Rid of the Most Bacteria”
Bucks County Science Research Competition
Laney Dare Hampton (1st Place), Central Bucks West
“Modification of Growth Medium for Improving Production of Tartan E from Teredinibacter“
Victoria Danker (HM), Villa Joseph Marie High School
“Comparative Study of Antimicrobial Effects using Zones of Inhibition:Â Fluoride vs. Xylitol”
Alyssa Yao (HM), Saint Andrew’s School
“Effect of Environmental Stimuli on Taxis of Physarium“
Delaware Valley Science Fair
Maya Abdelaal (1st Place), Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental ScienceÂ
“Utilizing Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor Technology to Biofilter Natural Water Systems”
Vanessa Genda (HM), Cherry Hill High School West
“Enhancing Tetracycline Efficacy Against E. coli: A study on natural efflux pump inhibitors and synthetic proton pump inhibitors”
Jiya Singh (HM)
“Effect on Gut Bacterial Growth by Different Plastics Exposed to Various Temperatures”
Link to Register as a Science Fair Judge : click here
The Education Committee of the Eastern PA Branch of ASM will host a Career Event for members of the student chapter and other interested students. The event is geared toward graduate students, although some junior or senior undergraduate students may be interested in attending as well.
Presenters represent industry, pharmaceuticals, clinical settings, government, education, and other areas. The following presenters will be participating:
Dr. James Brown
Dr. Courtney Comar
Dr. Cynthia D’Ambrosia
Dr. Brian Forster
Dr. Pina Fratamico
Dr. David Hilbert
Dr. Jordyn Karliner
Dr. Michele Kutzler
Ms. Joanne Lilliendahl
Dr. Daniel McArdle
Dr. Katherine Molnar-Kimber
The event will be held as follows:
Day/Date:  Wednesday April 16, 2025
Time:  Reception 5:00PM; Career Discussions from 5:30PM-6:30PM
Location:  Drexel University College of Medicine, New College Building, 245 N. 15thStreet
Philadelphia PA 19102
Drexel University Center City Campus
New College Building is #1 and Parking is #8 on the map
Questions: Contact Bobi McHale [mchaleb@comcast.net] or Brian Forster [bforster@sju.edu]
Eastern Pennsylvania Branch - ASM | c/o Dr. Kyle Rodino, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
Email: Kyle.Rodino@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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