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Dr. Bidlack’s Undergraduate Students and Their Research Projects

Most of the following Students (along with equipment and supplies) were sponsored by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), USDA-ARS National Research Incentive Competitive Grants Program, the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST), Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), and UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants.  These students were employed, or enrolled in Independent Study Courses, to help with their applied knowledge and prepare them for employment or higher degrees after graduation.

Undergraduate Students from 2021 to 2025:  These students were supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation, Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants, and Dr. Bidlack's Personal Funds.  Projects included (but were not limited to):  1) modification of photosystems to produce usable solar energy, 2) gene transfer in bacteria, and 3) secondary metabolism in plants.
Alexander Jmaeff Jennifer Vera Victoria Ekogbulu
Brooklynn Payne Kaitlin Flores Zachary Jorgensen
Cory Campbell Kelly Garrett Zane Henderson
Elizabeth Ware Maximilian Lyon Kyler Henderson
Ethan Strange Parker Brecheen
Jakob Bakhtiari Reagan Oliver
Jamey Lausen Sandy Samuel
Jennifer Vega Shawna Watkins

 

Undergraduate Students from 2016 to 2020:  These students were supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST), Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), and UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants.  Projects included (but were not limited to):  1) modification of photosystems to produce usable solar energy, 2) gene transfer in bacteria, and 3) secondary metabolism in plants.
Sergey Antonyukov Grace McGinnis Michaela Rowlin
Jack Batchelder Michaela Metts Sandy Samuel
Jacob Cordoves April Motalbi Ethan Strange
Joshua Faw Matthew Naifeh Segal Fon Tita
Kaitlyn Flores Cade Nelson Shawna Watkins
David Graves Chiemeziem Nwaiwu Marcus Wiles
Brett Jones Soyoung Pilcher Jennifer Vera
Jamey Lausen Lindsey Prince Winifred Zajac-McConaghy

 

Undergraduate Students from 2011 to 2015:  These students were supported, in part, by the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST), Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), and UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants.  Projects included (but were not limited to):  1) weed control in a wheat-pigeon pea cropping system, 2) bioremediation of heavy-metal contaminated soils, 3) modification of photosystems to produce usable solar energy, 4) gene transfer in bacteria, and 5) secondary metabolism in plants.
Eden Bernstein Philip Grider Erin Ralstin
Jocelyn Bidlack Jane Jarshaw Angeline Satchell
Serigne Bop Chelsie Johnson Rachel Scott
Amy Copeland Matthew Johnson Ben Sutter
Carmen Cowo Brett Jones Sandra Leke Tambo
Robert Dinger Joy Lauffenburger Baylee Tatum
Joshua Faw Michelle Littlefield Jennifer Walling
Brittany Hall Max Lyon Jonna Whetsel
Anna Graves Erinn Murphy Jordan White
Vanessa Grayson Hunter Porter Winifred Zajac-McConaghy

 

Undergraduate Students from 2005 to 2010:  These students were supported, in part, by the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST), Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), and UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants.  Projects included (but were not limited to):  1) weed control in a wheat-pigeon pea cropping system, 2) bioremediation of heavy-metal contaminated soils, 3) modification of photosystems to produce usable solar energy, 4) gene transfer in bacteria, and 5) secondary metabolism in plants.
Mike Baigent Crystal Hall Sean Reim
Jocelyn Bennett Brett Jones Edana Robinson
Dawn Davis Paul Kochie Tiffany Thoren
Nathan Diekman David McWhorter Adelee Traylor
Drew Ellis Amber Morgan Uduak Williams
Patty Eneff Lisa Overall
Toby FitzSimons Cliff Pelchat

 

Undergraduate Students from 2000 to 2004:  These students were supported, in part, by the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST), and UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants.  Projects included (but were not limited to):  1) weed control in a wheat-pigeon pea cropping system, 2) bioremediation of heavy-metal contaminated soils, 3) use of humate as a soil amendment, 4) modification of photosystems to produce usable solar energy, 5) drought tolerance of endophyte-infected tall fescue, 6) internet-based learning in plant biology, and 6) orchid genetics.
Kelly Greer (OCAST Intern) Cale Dove Kara McNeill
Kurt Jones (OCAST Intern) Mike Erwin Grace Minter
Andy Middick (OCAST Intern) Bobbie Gaskin Lisa Overall
Erich Petersen (OCAST Intern) Ben Haizlip Paul Parks
Delmar Shantz (OCAST Intern) Justin Hininger Cliff Pelchat
Stacie Brown Sean Jones Jennifer Quarles
Lisa Blacknoll Gabriela Justinova Amy Ramsey
Jennifer Boggs Keri Kerze Anisse Saadi
Kristen Campbell Hether Little Yoko Suzuki
Sandy Decker Amber Lauderdale Jessica Wilson
Nathan Diekman Natalie McDougle

 

Undergraduate Students from 1995 to 1999:  These students were supported, in part, by a Federal Grant from the USDA-ARS National Research Incentive Competitive Grants Program,  the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory, and UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants.  Projects included (but were not limited to):  1) nitrogen fixation of pigeon pea and chickpea in wheat-legume cropping systems, 2) weed control in a wheat-pigeon pea cropping system, 3) drought tolerance in pigeon peas, 4) enzyme activity in mutant soybean lines, 5) use of humate as a soil amendment, and 6) modification of photosystems to produce usable solar energy.
Veronica Barabash Charlie Freshour Kevin Owen
Brikena Bella Shannon Hancock Amy Ramsey
Amy Bivin Jenny Horinek Malini Rao
Brent Bloom Eric Horn Corey Riley
Jennifer Boggs Lindsay Jones Rochelle Rosser
Michelle Caputo Eric Lewis Jermaine Stubblefield
Melissa Carker Evan Miller Mei-Chen Sung
Jason Ferguson Heather Moisant Tara Thurston
Camie Fertig Brandy Oden

 

Undergraduate Students from 1990 to 1994: These students were supported, in part, by a Federal Grant from the USDA-ARS National Research Incentive Competitive Grants Program,  the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory, and UCO Office of Sponsored Research & Grants.  Projects included (but were not limited to):  1) nitrogen fixation of pigeon pea and chickpea in wheat-legume cropping systems, 2) gamagrass physiology, 3) enzyme activity in mutant soybean lines, and 4) forage production, 5) sweet basil pest tolerance, and 5) roadside stabilization.
Carrie Barton Russell Grafrath Semira Rahimi
James Benson Tracey Hoag Karen Randall
Greg Buck Heather Hoff Greg Schroeder
Michelle Caputo Bonnie Houghton John Strickland
Ferrella Carey Heather Johnson Travis Swink
Andrew Carletti Casey Meek John Tatum
Tom Chute Elizabeth Mobley Darren Tipton
Rhett Cummings Prakash Mysore Jo Ellen Waddle
Aaron Elmer Paul Olson Malinda Willis