Biology Capstone Presentations — Thursday and Friday

The biology 2026 🎓senior 🎓 capstone presentations will be held this Thursday and Friday in Science Hall 226. You can attend a single presentation that interests you or stay for them all!

Presentations will also be synchronously cast on Zoom, so you can also join us here if you can’t make it in person.

Thursday, April 23

11:00 a.m. — Olivia Robbins — Leaping lizards! A study on the geckos of New Caledonia

11:15 a.m. — Layla Meyer — The vagus nerve: A communication pathway in gut-to-brain signaling

11:30 a.m. — Zack Pelletier — Neuromuscular mechanisms of fatigue and resulting proprioceptive impairment & injury risk

11:45 a.m. — Michal Staff — Bundle branch block: Causes, diagnosis, and clinical significance

12:05 p.m. — Luke LaGrange — Modern agriculture and lifestyle factors in the rise of gluten-related disorders

12:20 p.m. — Eliza Byrum — The promise and peril of xenotransplantation: Solving the organ shortage crisis

12:35 p.m. — Merari Williams — Endometriosis: Current understanding and future directions in research

Friday, April 24

12:00 p.m. — Riley Kitson — Animal euthanasia vs humane slaughter: Ethical, veterinary, and theological perspectives

12:15 p.m. — Madison Smith — Epidemiology & prevention of canine parvovirus: Christian stewardship of animal health

12:30 p.m. — Haddasah Eboiche — Neurodevelopmental & psychological effects of caffeine in adolescents & young adults