Science Unwrapped: Celebrate Undergrad Research - Biological Engineers Elizabeth Vargis and Sophia Hessami

Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science, invites inquiring of minds of all ages to participate in science learning fun. Admission is free. Each event begins with a brief science talk following by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. Our Spring 2025 theme is "Celebrate Undergrad Research" in recognition of USU's 2025 "Year of Undergraduate Research." March 21 Speakers: Biological engineer Elizabeth Vargis pursues study of Raman spectroscopy, muscular atrophy and subretinal tissue research. Vargis and undergraduate scholar Sophia Hessami are developing in vitro models of retinal pigment epithelial cells to better understand disease, test new treatments and build computer simulations to understand the role of growth factors. In the process, Hessami is developing skills and experience she plans to apply to graduate study in biological engineering.

When

Friday, March 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where

Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium
   Room: ESLC 130

Category

Science Unwrapped

Event Type

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Department

College of Science

Target Audience

Students,Alumni,Faculty,Staff,General Public,Parents,Prospective Students

Website

https://www.usu.edu/science/unwrapped/

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Free

Event Contact

Name: Mary-Ann Muffoletto
Phone: 435-797-3517
Email: maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu

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