Recent Peer-Reviewed Presentations:
*denotes undergraduate
Young-Erdos, C.L. “A CURE for progressing a research program at a college with high teaching expectations: The sequential connection of research-based curriculum in a biochemistry course to projects in a research lab.” July 2019. American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Special Symposium: Education in the Molecular and Life Sciences, San Antonio, TX. Poster presentation.
DeMarzo, P.R.*; Young-Erdos, C.L. “Investigating the N- and C-terminal Extensions of the Yeast DEAD-box Protein Dbp6.” April 2019. American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. Poster presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; Wenzel Egan, K. “Bridging the Discipline Divide by Teaching the Interdisciplinary Subject of Longevity in Greece.” February 2018. Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference, St. Pete Beach, FL. Poster presentation.
Khoshnevis, S.; Askenasy, I.; Johnson, M.; Young-Erdos, C.L.; Karbstein, K.; Stroupe, M.E.; “ATP Hydrolysis by the DEAD-box Protein Rok1 Releases the Assembly Factor Rrp5 from pre-40S Ribosomes.” May 2015. 20th Annual Meeting of the RNA Society, Madison, WI. Poster presentation.
Bonvallet, P.A.; Amburgey-Peters, J.C.; Shaw, N.N.; Young-Erdos, C.L. “Using course-embedded research in the organic chemistry laboratory to promote mastery mentality and “thinking like a chemist.” March 2014. American Chemical Society Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. Poster presentation.
Young, C.L.; Snider, M. J.; Fraga, D. “A curriculum based on research as pedagogy: A research project-based approach to teaching techniques in BCMB prepares students for senior independent study projects.” August 2013. ASBMB Special Symposia: Student-Centered Education in the Molecular and Life Sciences, Seattle, WA. Poster presentation.
Invited Presentations:
Young-Erdos, C.L. “Investigation of a Yeast DEAD-box Protein with Undergrads: Faculty Life and Science at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.” Chemistry Department, University of South Florida, FL. September 2019. Oral Presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L. “Investigation of a Yeast DEAD-box Protein with Undergrads: Faculty Life and Science at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.” Department of Biological Sciences, Florida State University, FL. February 2019. Oral Presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L. “Characterizing Dbp6, a DEAD-box Protein Involved in 60S Ribosome Assembly.” August 2016. The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Oral presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; Flaherty, D. B. “Incorporating a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience into our Integrated General Chemistry II and Cells & Genes Courses at Eckerd College.” June 2016. Council on Undergraduate Research Biennial Conference, University of South Florida, FL. Poster presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L. “Putting Together a Strong Application Package for a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.” June 2016. Academic Careers Roundtable, The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Discussion leader.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Careers in Academic Teaching and Education Administration.” March 2016. The Florida Biomedical Career Symposium, The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Oral presentation and panel member.
Young-Erdos, C.L. “Transitioning to a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.” July 2015. Meet the Alumni, The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Discussion leader.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Careers in RNA Science.” May 2015. 20th Annual RNA Society Meeting, University of Wisconsin, WI. Oral presentation and panel member.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Mentor/Mentee Luncheon: Becoming a Faculty Member at a PUI.” May 2015. 20th Annual RNA Society Meeting, University of Wisconsin, WI. Discussion leader.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Academic Career Panel.” March 2015. The 2nd Annual Moffitt Postdoctoral Association Junior Scientist Retreat, The Moffitt Cancer Center, FL. Oral presentation and panel member.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Careers in Academic Teaching and Education Administration.” November 2014. The Florida Biomedical Career Symposium, The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Oral presentation and panel member.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Interviewing in Academia – Crafting your Job Talk and Chalk Talk.” November 2014. The Florida Biomedical Career Symposium, The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Oral presentation and panel member.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Livening up the Story: DEAD-box Protein Specificity in Ribosome Assembly.” April 2014. Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA. Oral presentation.
Young, C.L.; Karbstein, K. “The DEAD-box Protein Rok1 Catalyzes Helix Formation During Ribosome Assembly.” January 2012. Cancer Biology Seminar, The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Oral presentation.
Young, C.L.; Karbstein, K. “ROK1ng the Ribosome Assembly Boat.” October 2011. Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA. Oral presentation.
Young, C.L.; Karbstein, K. “ROK1ng the Ribosome Assembly Boat.” October 2011. Allegheny College, Meadville, PA. Oral presentation.
Young, C.L.; Karbstein, K. “Elucidating the Roles of Rrp5 and Rok1 in Ribosome Assembly.” December 2010. Cancer Biology Seminar, The Scripps Research Institute, FL. Oral presentation.
Research Student Presentations:
DeMarzo, P.R.*; Lore, M.*; Young-Erdos C.L. “Investigating the N- and C-terminal Extensions of the Yeast DEAD-box Protein Dbp6.” April 2019. 17th Annual Castle Conference, University of South Florida, FL. Poster presentation.
Smith, K.*; Young-Erdos C.L. “Identification of the Protein Binding Co-factors of the DEAD-box Protein Dbp6.” April 2019. 17th Annual Castle Conference, University of South Florida, FL. Poster presentation.
DeMarzo, P.R.*; Lore, M.*; Young-Erdos C.L. “Investigating the N- and C-terminal Extensions of the Yeast DEAD-box Protein Dbp6.” April 2019. 12th Annual Student Research Symposium, Eckerd College, FL. Poster presentation.
Smith, K.*; Young-Erdos C.L. “Identification of the Protein Binding Co-factors of the DEAD-box Protein Dbp6.” April 2019. 12th Annual Student Research Symposium, Eckerd College, FL. Oral presentation.
DeMarzo, P.R.*; Young-Erdos C.L. “A Biochemical Investigation of Dbp6, a DEAD-box Protein Essential for Yeast Ribosome Assembly.” April 2018. 11th Annual Student Research Symposium, Eckerd College, FL. Poster presentation.
Chapman, D.*; Young-Erdos C.L.; Conrad, L. “Protein Interactions in Polycomb Genes of Oryza Sativa.” April 2017. 10th Annual Student Research Symposium, Eckerd College, FL. Oral presentation.
Chapman, D.*; Young-Erdos C.L. “Truncational Analysis of RNA Helicase Dbp6 in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae.” April 2016. 9th Annual Student Research Symposium, Eckerd College, FL. Poster presentation.
Eckerd Presentations:
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Yeast: Brewing, baking and a model organism.” October 2016. Eckerd College Brewing Club, Eckerd College, FL. Oral presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Yeast: They aren’t just for baking and brewing. The story of an RNA helicase and ribosome assembly.” September 2016. Chemistry Department Seminar, Eckerd College, FL. Oral presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Part I: Progress Towards Constructing a Ribosome Assembly Manual (2nd ed); Part II: Overview of our Current Endeavors to Better Integrate Biology and Chemistry Curricula at Eckerd College.” April 2016. Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College (ASPEC), Eckerd College, FL. Oral presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Livening Up the Story: Specificity of a DEAD-box Protein Involved in Ribosome Assembly.” November 2015. Chemistry Department Seminar, Eckerd College, FL. Oral presentation.
Young-Erdos, C.L.; “Progress towards constructing a ribosome assembly manual: How do we put this protein-making machine together?” November 2014. Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College (ASPEC), Eckerd College, FL. Oral presentation.