2023 Stupka Symposium

We are proud to present the 17th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium on March 30th, 2023.
The Symposium is free and open to the public.

17th Annual Symposium

The 17th Annual Stupka Symposium is entirely organized and run by the undergraduate students in the biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology areas of study.  This event was the inspiration of Robert John Stupka III, an undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry at Iowa State University.

Keynote and Alumni Speakers

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Schedule

Thursday March 30, 2023
Description Time
Breakfast 9:00 AM
Alumni-Student Campus Tour 10:30 AM
Keynote and Alumni Reunion Lunches 12:00 PM
Poster Session 1 1:10 PM
Poster Session 2 2:20 PM
Opening Remarks 3:50 PM
Keynote Speaker-Dr. Peter McKinnon 4:00 PM
Student Speaker-Michelle Morford 5:00 PM
Student Speaker-Braden Lewis 5:15 PM
Keynote Speaker-Dr. Joe Jez 5:45 PM
Alum Speaker-Natalie Whitis 6:45 PM
Student Speaker-Megan Smith 7:10 PM
Poster Awards 7:25 pm
Dinner 7:35 PM

2022 Photo Gallery

The 16th Annual Stupka Symposium was held on April 7, 2022. Our keynote speakers were Dr. Elizabeth Haswell and Dr. Jason McLellan with Dr. Justin Miller as our featured alumni speaker. View photos from the event by clicking the button below.

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2023 Stupka Symposium Planning Committee

Front Row: Anna Schwake, Rori Wagner, Ciaran Kelly, Alexandra Radermacher, Olivia Spader,Courtney Olsotest n, Avani Laharia, Kathryn Wittrock, Claire Kruesel (advisor)
Middle Row: Paige Davis, Alison Decker, Caroline Meis, Matt Shafer, Michelle Morford, Kevin Beaghan,Charlie Beaver
Back Row: Hannah Swanson, Xander Davis, Tristan Weers, Prescott Jeckel, Braden Lewis, Tim Stanley
Not Pictured: Kaitlyn Sellon, Hannah Swanson, Liz Dougherty, Hanlay Hmwe, Abby Larkin,Zoe Rodriguez, Megan Smith, Emily Boettger (advisor), Gustavo MacIntosh (advisor)