EngelPalooza 2021

On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, The Department of Biochemistry hosted its third annual student research showcase: EngelPalooza! 

This year, the event was held outside on Fralin Lawn from 11 AM-3 PM and we want to thank everyone who joined and made this such a great event! We had a whopping 179 people in attendance, our largest EngelPalooza turnout since our first one in 2019! We even had a biochemistry alum join us via Zoom.

Throughout the late morning and early evening, we had 12 undergraduate presenters and 6 graduate student presenters share their expertise with fellow scientists in our department, people within the Virginia Tech scientific community, and beyond! Research topics throughout the showcase covered computational chemistry and molecular dynamics, pathogenesis and vector-borne disease, drug discovery, redox homeostasis and regulation, and molecular plant physiology.

In addition to the research presentations, we had three information booths: biochemistry study abroad opportunities with Dr. Michael Klemba; ASBMB-degree certification with Dr. Pete Kennelly; and VT Biochemistry Club with Dr. Kris Hite. 

EngelPalooza is made possible by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence program. Special thanks to the Biochemistry Department, as well as the department's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, for their continued support and involvement. 

Photos from event