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Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)

The National Science Foundation's Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, undergraduate program designed to substantially increase the quantity and quality of students (especially African American, Hispanic, and Native American students) pursuing degrees and careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.  The KYWV-LSAMP is actively developing constructs that will supply Kentucky institutions of higher learning a pipeline/pathway of talented students interested in pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Kentucky NSF EPSCoR is a proud financial partner supporting KY-WV LSAMP programming and its students. Alliance members in the state of Kentucky are the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Centre College, Kentucky State University, Western Kentucky University and Bluegrass Community and Technical College. For additional information about KY-WV LSAMP and its programs, visit www.kywvamp.uky.edu.

 

2007 Kentucky NSF EPSCoR LSAMP Awardees

Role of Flavonoids in DNA Repair Mechanism: Investigation using Comet Assay

Morgan McGray Faculty Mentor: Avinash Tope
Award Length: July 2007 - August 2007
EPSCoR Support: $3,500

Student: Santhi Chilukuri
Institution: Kentucky State University
Hometown: Frankfort, KY
Classification: Undergraduate

The study aims at assessing the genotoxic effects of some widely used mixtures of pesticides. Genotoxicity of these pesticide mixtures will be evaluated by single cell gel electrophoresis (COMET Assay)1,2, using Hep G2 cells. The potential beneficial effects of some dietary flavonoids in modulating the genotoxic effects of pesticide exposure and augmentation of the DNA repair mechanism will be determined.

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Phytoremediation for Water Quality Improvement

Morgan McGray

Faculty Mentor: George Antonious
Award Length: July 2007 - August 2007
EPSCoR Support: $3,500

Student: Akeem Smith
Institution: Kentucky State University
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Classification: Undergraduate

Remediation of contaminated soils and water using plants able to contain, degrade or eliminate metals, nutrients, pesticides and their derivatives, and various other contaminants, from wastewater can be used for water quality improvement. In greenhouse and field studies, phytoremediation has been shown to be a clean and effective method of pesticide and fertilizer remediation, compared to conventional methods. While phytoremediation has its limitations, it can be the best option for a given situation. This research project will aim to use microcosms, plants and different rock types to remediate a pesticide and fertilizer present in wastewater.

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