Monday, April 6
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and School of Education and Learning Sciences (SELS) Research Week Schedule
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Building 71, 4th Floor, Atrium
Van Ness Campus
Monday, April 6
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Building 71, 4th Floor, Atrium
Van Ness Campus
Open to all
| Time | Research Project Title | Presenter(s) |
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| 11 a.m. – Noon | Basic History of Sexual & Gender Minority Policy and How to Become a Better Ally to LGBTQIA+ Youth | Samm L. Powell Faculty Mentor: Angela Henderson CAS-DHSW: Social Work |
| Bridging the Gap: Utilizing Al to Build Background Knowledge in Kindergarten Science Literacy | Meseret Abebe, Tursonya Brown, Yadni Ma, Veronica Ocariza, Awa Traore Faculty Mentor: Ayanna Kelley SELS- Early Childhood Education and Special Education |
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| Cognitive Vitality Workshop: Supporting Healthy Aging and Brain Health | Tiffany C. Gurley Nettles, Elisha Purvis, LaRita Monagan CAS-DHSW: Speech-Language Pathology |
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| Intersections and Interdisciplinary Building: An Autoethnographic Case Study Exploring UDC's MSW Program | Kesslyn Brade Stennis, Angela Henderson, Joyce Roberson-Steele, Patricia Galan-Cisneros CAS-DHSW: Social Work |
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| Literacy Skills in Understanding World Problems for 2nd Grade Math | Emment Johnson, Elijah Crawford, Fatma Mzee Faculty Mentor: Ayanna Kelly SELS - Education |
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| Reclaiming Attention: Collaborative Practices for Human Centered Learning |
Lead facilitator: Amanda Huron1 |
| Time | Research Project Title | Presenter(s) |
| 11 a.m. – Noon | Health Promoting Behaviors | Sofiia Shaparenko Professor: Dhymsy Vixamar-Owens CAS-DSBS: Psychology |
| Integrating Socialization and Self-Efficacy in the Application of AI | Kelli A. Hill, Ph.D. 1, Kahlil Green, LMSW2 CAS-DSBS: Psychology1, CAS-DHSW: Social Work2 |
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| Out of the Lab and Into the Community | Alisa Gogarty, Kailah Matthews Faculty Mentor: Toni Walters CAS-DHSW: Speech-Language Pathology |
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| Queering Institutional Memory: LGBTQ+ Counter-Narratives at UDC | Anthony Manning Faculty Advisor: Anika Burtin SELS: MA in Teaching |
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| Stress and Burnout in College Athletes | Sacoyia Todd Professor: Dhymsy Vixamar-Owens CAS-DSBS: Psychology |
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| Title IX Solution or Problem - If not now, when? | Elizabeth M. Jordan Faculty Mentor: Joseph C. Lang, M.A. CAS-DSBS: Homeland Security |
| Time | Research Project Title | Presenter(s) |
| 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Benchmarking DFT Methodologies for Pt (II) of Diimine Acetylide and Stilbene Complexes | Adrion D. Celey Faculty Mentor: Mohammed Jabed CAS-DSAM: Biology and Chemistry |
| Development of new transition metal-deoxycholic acid complexes | Grace Hall, Amera Al Sarhan Faculty Mentor: Samuel Dunning CAS-DSAM: Biology, Chemistry |
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| Investigation of the Interaction of Emetine with DNA using Electrochemical Methods and X-Ray Crystallographic Techniques | Esdrizabeth Pereyra Cuello, Keliah Tucker Faculty Mentor: Uche Udeochu CAS-DSAM: Biology |
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| Localization of PIWI in the Ovatestes of Biomphalaria glabrata, the intermediate host for Schistosoma mansoni | Marymanita A.K. Mensah Faculty Mentor: Carolyn Cousin CAS-DSAM: Biology |
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| The Effects of Caffeine on Planarian Regeneration | Jayden Henderson Faculty Mentor: Rosie Sneed CAS-DSAM |
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| The localization of PIWI in the Cerebral Ganglia of Biomphalaria glabrata using multiple microscopic techniques | Emah Assimewlui, Marymanita Mensah Faculty Mentor: Carolyn Evans Cousin CAS-DSAM: Biology |
| Time | Research Project Title | Presenter(s) |
| 12:10 – 2:30 p.m. | A Steiner-Limit approach to numerical evaluation of Elliptic Integrals and Elliptic Functions | Abdollah Darai CAS-DSAM: Mathematics |
| Adverbial and Language Choices That Support Emotional Insight, Connection, and Growth in Therapeutic Settings | Kennya Williams Professor: Helene Krauthamer CAS-DSBS: Psychology |
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| Amplifying Pedagogical Wisdom Through AI in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive CLR Teaching | Eulises Avellaneda SELS: Early Childhood and Elementary Education |
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| Approximation Formula of the Perimeter of an Ellipse | Claude Mounet, M. Mounet Faculty Mentor: Abdollah Darai CAS-DSAM: Mathematics |
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| Beyond the Essay: Student Poetry and Zines as Evidence of Learning in Social Work Education | Faculty Presenters: Elizabeth Allen, Lia Richard-Palmiter Student Presenters: Sangam Alopeke, Aliyah Bailey, Aviyana Green, Sophia Grosser CAS-DHSW: Social Work |
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| Cross-Curriculum Math Literacy Supplemental Learning Tool for Diverse Learners | Hajjah Muhammad Faculty Mentor: Arlene King-Berry SELS: Elementary Education |
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| Disruptive Pedagogies, Transformative Futures: Black Women Reshaping Political Science | Ashley C.J. Daniels, Monique A. Gamble, Shiela Harmon Martin Facilitator: Jasmine Noelle Yarish CAS-DSBS: Political Science |
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| Education Majors Conduct Archival Research into UDC’s History | Lead facilitator: Jennifer Sparkman Bartee Co-facilitator: Chris Anglim Student Presenters: Meseret Abebe, Tursonya Brown, Elijah Crawford, Georgina Jacobo, Emmett Johnson, Yadni Ocariza, Ravija Ranasinghe, Awa Traore SELS: Education |
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| Electrochemical Characterization of Sulfonated Cobalt Porphyrin Complex in Aqueous Media Using Three Electrode Setup | Gavin Seiden, Bushra Bari, Uche Udeochu CAS-DSAM: Chemistry |
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| Experiences of middle school Speech-language pathologists in selecting and implementing literacy-based programs | Toni Walters CAS-DHSW: Speech-Language Pathology |
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| Global Travel Patterns and Economic Impact | Golden Davis Research Mentor: Kelli Hill CAS-DSBS: Psychology |
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| How Does Disability Law Shape Inclusion Decisions for Special Education Students? | Grace Agyemang, Syncottia Belinfontie-Rice, Paola Martinez Faculty Mentor: Arlene King-Berry SELS: Special Education, Early Childhood Education |
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| IDEA: Free Appropriate Public Education & Least Restrictive Environment | Corinthiane Johnson Faculty Mentor: Arlene King-Berry SELS |
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| Implementation of Scripts to School and Home: Improving Access to Pediatric Asthma Medications | Amari McDuffie CAS-DSAM: Biology |
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| Kinetics and Spectral Characterization of UVC-Induced Photodegradation of Emetine Hydrochloride | Carin Smith, Emah Assimewlui Faculty Mentor: Uche Udeochu CAS-DSAM: Chemistry |
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| Multilingual Therapy, Monolingual Workforce: Are SLPs Ready for AI-Guided Language Training? | Esperanza Tyler, Joann Asare, Toffie Olayinka, Sulare Rose Telford CAS-DHSW: Speech and Language Pathology |
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| Neuroplasticity and the Biological Mechanisms of Psychotherapeutic Change | Liubov Gritsunov CAS-DSAM: Biology |
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| Real-World Challenges Impacting Adults Learners | Elsie Nse Nzolani Faculty Mentor: Mohammed A. Essack SELS: Adult Education |
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| Reclaiming the “Whore”: Reframing the Jezebel Archetype as a Site of Healing, Agency, and Resistance | Kimberly Lightner Professor: Craig Wynne CAS-DAAH: English |
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| Spectro-electrochemical and computational investigation of Emetine redox chemistry and metal-cofactor effects | David Serra Dizy Faculty Mentor: Uche Udeochu CAS-DSAM: Chemistry |
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| Taking Action in Elementary Classrooms to Ensure Social Studies Education | Vanessa Lewis, Thaishesherri Stone, Miana Rooths, Yolanda Wells, Madison Frazier, Chris Velasquez Faculty Mentor: Aaron Bruewer SELS: Education |
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| Tuning Excited State Processes using Surface and Ligand Modification | Mohammed A. Jabed CAS-DSAM: Chemistry |
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| U.S. Juvenile Justice: Inequality in Sentencing and Rehabilitation | Janiyha Deale Faculty Mentor: Arlene King-Berry CAS-DSBS: Political Science |
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| When Placement Fails: Legal Challenges in Special Education Misclassification | Patricia Ogoola Faculty Mentor: Arlene King-Berry SELS: Special Education |
| Time | Research Project Title | Presenter(s) |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | A role for GBX2 in prostate cancer as a regulator of cytoskeletal stability through its regulation of EEF1A | Charisse Alyson Escudero1, David A. Roeseler2, Samuel T. Waters1 CAS-DSAM: Biology1; Millpore Signma, St. Louis, MO2 |
| Advancing Without Mastery: The Cost of Accountability Reform | Madison Frazier Faculty Mentor: Jillian Wendt SELS: Elementary Education |
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| Barriers to Mathematical Success: The Role of Math Anxiety in Middle School Learning | Shaneen Festus Faculty Mentors: Kelly Ivy, Anika Burtin SELS: Secondary Education in Mathematics |
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| Beyond the Classroom Walls: How Teachers and Communities Are Addressing Urban School Funding Disparities | Paris Whealton Faculty Mentor: Anika Burtin SELS: Early Child Education |
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| Computers vs the World: How the digital divide contributes to educational inequality in urban communities | Danielle Belton Faculty Advisor: Anika Burtin SELS: MAT - Elementary Education |
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| Countering Erasure: Centering LGBTQ+ Youth of Color in Urban Social Studies Through Culturally Responsive Counter-Narrative | Anthony Manning Faculty Mentor: Anika Burtin SELS: MAT program |
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| Cultivating Teacher Dispositions for Student Success | Alyson Chocianowski Faculty Mentor: Anika Burtin SELS: Early Childhood Education |
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| Culturally Responsive Partnerships: Building Trust with Families to Support Student Success | Andrew Lofton IV Faculty Mentors: Anika Burtin, Dowan McNair-Lee SELS: Teaching, Elementary Education |
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| Emotional Intelligence and Urban School Leadership | Danzell C.H. Bussey Faculty Mentors: Kenyatta Graves, Anika Burtin SELS: MAT Program, ELA |
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| Evaluating Educator Understanding of Special Education Law and Ability to Execute Mandates | Lynette Matthews Research Mentor: Arlene King-Berry SELS: Early Childhood Education |
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| Exploring the Possibility of Hymenectomy as an Effective Intervention for Hymenal-Related Distress Among Neurodivergent Individuals | Alicea Peyton, Ph.D., Kelsey Webb, Ph.D. CAS-DHSW: Clinical Counseling |
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| Finding Political Voice Across Cultures | Katherine Sung CAS-DSBS: Political Science |
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| From Policing to Pedagogy: Ethical AI in English Education | Johnathan Vinson Faculty Mentors: Anika Burtin, Kenyatta Graves SELS: MAT - English |
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| Improving Self-Efficacy and Reducing Learned Helplessness Through Virtual Reality–Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Leah Belle Faculty Mentor: Kelli A. Hill, Ph.D. CAS-DSAM: Cybersecurity (STEM Center) |
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| Music Programs and Student Attendance Trends in Title 1 Schools | Antoine Drayton Faculty Mentors: Anika Burtin, Jennifer Bartee CAS-DAAH: Music |
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| One Student, Many Settings: Aligning Instructional Practices to Promote Independence in Urban Special Education | Jacqueline Rochelle Johnson Faculty Advisor: Kenyatta Graves SELS: Teaching |
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| Play Under Pressure: How Structured Schedules Limit Social Interactions in ECE | Chacoia Wilkes Faculty Advisor: Anika Burtin SELS: Early Childhood Education |
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| Protecting Music Education in Urban Schools | Dinys Ortiz Faculty Mentors: Anika Burtin, Jennifer Bartee SELS: Teaching, Music K-12 |
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| Rehumanizing Math | Aisha Lawrence Faculty Mentors: Kelly Ivy, Anika Burtin SELS: MAT Secondary Mathematics |
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| SLPs’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Delivering Culturally Responsive, AI‑Supported Care | Leandra M. Gallmon Faculty Advisors: Sulare Telford Rose, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Toni Walters, MS, CCC-SLP, Jennifer Rae Myers, Ph.D., MS CCC-SLP) CAS-DHSW: Speech & Language Pathology |
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| Strategies for Supporting Below- Grade-Level High School Readers | LaShena Cross Faculty Advisor: Anika Burtin SELS: Teaching |
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| Strategies to Strengthen Family Engagement in Urban Early Childhood Classrooms | Angel Pratt Faculty Mentor: Anika Burtin SELS: Education |
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| Supporting Young Learners: Strategies for Overcoming Language Barriers in Early Childhood Education | Isayana Lopez-Cruz Faculty Mentor: Anika Burtin SELS: Early Childhood Education |
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| Synthezine: A Case Study of Teaching Synthesis in a Hands-On Zine Workshop | Jacob Hopkins1, Bethany Monea, Ph.D. 2, Yoko Ferguson1 Learning Resources Division1, CAS-DAAH, Arts and Humanities2 |
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| Teacher Burnout in Urban Elementary Schools | Lamont Turner Faculty Advisor: Anika Burtin SELS: Early Childhood Education |
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| Teaching the Teacher: Perspectives of Teacher Education at UDC and its Predecessor Institutions | Chris Anglim, JD, MLS, MPA, MBA, MA-History Learning Resources Division |
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| The Exclusion and Punishments of Black Students in Special Education | Derek Long, Teresa Davis Faculty Mentor: Arlene King-Berry SELS: Special Education |
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| The Influence of Language Diversity in the Current Classroom | Zuleiha Awol Faculty Mentor: Anika Burtin SELS: Early Childhood Education |
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| Tools For Vocabulary Growth & Learning | Nowlin, Jessie Faculty Advisors: McNair-Lee, Anika Burtin SELS: MAT Program, ELA |
| Time | Research Project Title | Presenter(s) |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Amelioration | Asiah Miller CAS-DAAH: Art |
| From Suspension to Restoration: Examining School Discipline Reform and the School-to-Prison Pipeline | Jennifer Hernandez Faculty Mentor: Jillian Wendt SELS: Elementary Education |
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| Oral new packet about the Harms of Utah’s HB29 | Mila Taggart, Taniyah Paterson Faculty Mentor: Jillian Wendt SELS: Elementary Education |
Open to All