Class of 2015


Eric Arellano - A Novel Regimen to Treat Relapsed or Refractory Lymphocytic Leukemia
Shashi Armstrong - Linguistics and Society: How Language and Society Interact
Aimee Askira - Commercial Theatre: A Survival Plan
Swati Chandra - The Effects of Companion Dogs on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bryce Copenhaver - Flow, Form, and Function: How the Principles of Visual Art and Water Harvesting Affect Arid Arizona Landscaping
Caitlin Davey - Carotenoids and Birds' Sexual Expression
Alejandro Durazo - A Profile of the Red Cross' Work in Mexico
Steven Flores - What Makes a Hit in the Age of Auto-tune
Jacob Gabbitas - Medical Treatment Dynamics
Shawtaroh Granzier-Nakajima - Socio-Technical Community Interventions: Making Sense of Big Data
Jacob Hansen - Bringing Prosperity to Tucson
Bradford Hill - Exploring Typography as an Indicator of Social Climate
Helena Hurbon - The Intriguing Connection Between Bionics and Bacteria
Hanjing Li - The Innate Leader
Xochitl Longstaff - Technology to the Rescue: Wearable Devices in the Treatment of Type II Diabetes
Dominique Macias - Effects of Abuse and the Child Welfare System on Child Development
Shannon Manning - The Creation of Flavor in Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine
Sabrina Mar - Ultrasounds in Emergency Medicine
Amanda Marburger - How to Sell Happiness
Miles Marchant - Autonomous Robots in the FIRST Robotic Competition
Cerelia Maskarinec - The Aesthetic, Form, and Function of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Kyrie Mychalczuk - From Head to Hands and Back Again
Isamu Nevins - The Jewish Identity
Hannah Nguyen - The Politics and Design of Family Planning
James Parisi - Sabermetrics in College Baseball
Alex Poelstra - Mesoscopic Modeling of Mechanical Radiometers
Elizabeth Poss - Interaction and Conflict Within Genius.com
Parthib Samadder - Origami in Engineering
Robert Seby - The Creation of Drug-Eluting Grafts for Bypass Surgery
Tala Shahin - Bountiful Butterflies: Emergence Rates and Environmental Stimuli
Larissa Silva - Finding Value When Manufactured Value Surpasses the Handmade
Saskia Smidt - Germany's New Energy Model
Dakota SmithCreating a Chinese Learning Framework
Nick Smith - Life of a Small Community Radio Station
Erica Tevere - Big Data and Modern Society
Gil WondrakPolymer Synthesis and the Creation of Portable Experiments Using Raspberry PIs
Sarah WoodersSafe Teen Driving in the Age of Smartphones
Holly ZhengComparison Between Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease Performed in an OR

BASIS Faculty Advisors 


Matt Balanda - Precalculus A, Precalculus AB, AP Computer Science
Amy Billings - AP US History
Cheryl Carnes - 7th Grade Biology
Trudi Connolly - Honors English Language, AP English Language, Post-AP Lit. Theory, Capstone English
Anna Fulford - College Counseling
Laura Jewett - 8th Grade Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
Kevin Johnson - Drama
Matt Johnston - Honors Biology, AP Biology, Capstone Biology
James Kittredge - College Counseling, SRP Coordinator
Tatiana Kolesikova - AP Calculus, Capstone Differential Equations
Mei-hui Liu - Chinese
Porter McDonald - Art Studio, Digital Photography
Kevin Mathews - Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry
Kasey Napier - Art Studio
Brandon Reks - 8th Grade Economics, AP Economics, Game Theory
Marie Rex - 6th and 7th Grade Physics
John Rosinbum - 8th Grade World History, AP Seminar
Hannah Sugarman - 8th grade Physics, Honors Physics, AP Physics
Mark Zellmer - World History, AP European History
Class of 2014

Isabel AlsterThe Formation of Recipes
Justice AmarillasThe Social Effect of Religion on Troubled Youth
Exene Anderson - RNA granules and their connection to ALS, TDP-34 and glia cells in the neuromuscular junction.
Devon BaldwinKinesiology and Muscle Development Relationship Between Sports
Naomi BoldtGender Stereotyping in Political Campaigns
Adwoa Buadu - #this is my Fandom: The Evolution of Pop-Culture Fanbases
Grant EmmendorferThe Engineering/Design Process: Is it Worth It?
Carly FifeCreating an On-Demand Switch for the P21 Gene
Brittnay HongShattering an African Rice Species
Sergey MamaevStar Ages, Hertzserung-Russell Diagram and Astrophysics
Craig NielsenCritical Discourse Analysis: Glaciers and Pascua Lama
Henry NordbrockSustainability Strategies for U of A Students
Cordero OrtizRadiology Studies
Jacob PearcyOn Light Echoes in Type Ia Supernovae
Van PhuThe Startup Process: Website Development and Mobile Apps
Maddie PickensEconophysics: New Methods in the Wake of Meltdown
Janyl PowellParis Through My Eyes
Ariana RochaA Comparison of the US and Mexican College Application Process
Justine SleatorEffective Female Leadership - Challenges, Tactics and Success
Hope Van BreeExamination of PTSD as an Individual and Societal Phenomenon
Christian WiseInternet Society, Social Media, and Business
Luke WohlfordEngineering a Better Tracking System for Small Mammals
Jennifer WongGraffiti, Dipinti and Twitter: From Ancient Walls to Digital Walls
Annika ZhangMedical Science Education and Health Literacy

BASIS Faculty Advisors 


Matt Balanda - Precalculus A, Precalculus AB, AP Computer Science
Cheryl Carnes - 7th Grade Biology
Trudi Connolly - Honors English Language, AP English Language, Post-AP Lit. Theory, Capstone English
Matt Johnston - Honors Biology, AP Biology, Capstone Biology
James Kittredge - AP English Literature, College Counselor, SRP Coordinator
Porter McDonald - Art Studio, Digital Photography
Kevin Mathews - Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry
Roberto Ramirez - Upper School Director
Marie Rex - 6th and 7th Grade Physics
Kasey Stuart - Art Studio
Hannah Sugarman - 8th grade Physics, Honors Physics, AP Physics
Elizabeth Thies - Dean of Students
Julia Toews - Head of School
Holly Whitaker - 8th Grade Economics, AP Economics
Joey Williams - 5th Grade Classics, Latin IV, Capstone Latin
Mark Zellmer - World History, AP European History, AP Comparative Government