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
The university is closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Classes are canceled, and all administrative offices are closed. We will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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) |
| 11 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 | Luba 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