{"id":2396,"date":"2016-05-25T11:23:13","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T18:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pueblowarriors.org\/blog\/?p=2396"},"modified":"2016-09-12T09:32:40","modified_gmt":"2016-09-12T16:32:40","slug":"biotech-warriors-committed-to-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pueblowarriors.org\/blog\/2016\/05\/biotech-warriors-committed-to-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Biotech Warriors Committed To Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ingrid Rojo-Olguin\"Pueblo<\/a>On Thursday, March 3, Pueblo students took the short trip to the Tucson Convention Center to present their science projects. This year, 28 students represented Pueblo, exceeding the number of students who have participated in previous years. Also, Pueblo sent more students than any other high school in Southern Arizona this year.<\/p>\n

In contrast, just three Pueblo students participated in this event in 2011; and, just three PHS students participated in SARSEF between 1994 and 2010.<\/p>\n

Students presented their projects, explaining to the judges the details of their hard work.<\/p>\n

Biotechnology teacher Dr. Andrew Lettes said, \u201cI saw many animated conversations that my students were having. It was clear that they were enjoying themselves. I am so proud of our biotech students.\u201d<\/p>\n

Three research teams were recognized for their excellence work on Saturday, March 5, held the Tucson Convention Center at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

The following seven biotech Warriors were recognized at the conference.<\/p>\n

Seniors Ciera Monique Carrillo and Christian Antonio Castro Arredondo placed for their project entitled: \u201cCan creosote be developed as a pre-emergent as measured by its effect on Arabidopsis root growth\u201d.<\/p>\n

Senior Shaira Flores Perez and junior Shaila Rios won for their project, \u201cThe role of the R4D9 gene on the sensitivity of saccharomyces cerevisiae to ultraviolet illumination\u201d.<\/p>\n

Senior Ingrid Olguin and juniors Alexander Eugene Ross and Adnan Maitham Taleb also placed for the project, \u201cThe effect of Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid on the antibacterial activities of homemade soap\u201d.<\/p>\n

Later in the month, on March 31, six Pueblo students attended the HOSA State Competition at the La Paloma Resort and on April 1, three of them were recognized for their excellence, and\u2014no fooling\u2014they won first place in the \u201cMedical Innovations\u201d category.<\/p>\n

The HOSA State Competition is a student organization for future health care professionals. \u00a0Students\u2019 medical innovation was a continuation of their Science Fair Project (SARSEF); they developed a creosote-based soap for both home and hospital use, and this earned them first place in the category of \u201cMedical Innovations\u201d.<\/p>\n

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1st Place Winners at HOSA Competition for Medical Innovations. Pictures L-R: Adnan Taleb, Ingrid Olguin & Alexander Ross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alexander Ross said, \u201cThe HOSA competition was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my high school years. Hard work and determination definitely pay off. With the help of Dr. Lettes and my teammates, the judges recognized us for an innovation that could improve hospitals\u2019 safety and hygiene for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Lettes said, \u201cIt was a pleasure to see the judges understand the value of this project. Pueblo students did an excellent job.\u201d<\/p>\n

Three students, Alexander Ross, Adnan Taleb and Ingrid Olguin plan to attend the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN this summer, from June 22-25.<\/p>\n

Taleb said, \u201cBeing surrounded by successful individuals and professionals\u2014and having them judge your work\u2014has been a tremendous in clearing the path to achievement and success.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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