WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome to the 10th annual University Research Conference !
We hope you take time to explore the conference offerings , from the welcome message and the keynote address to the many wide array of poster , virtual , and academic presentations that demonstrate the fine work of our undergraduate and graduate students .
The in-person event takes place on Thursday , April 25 , 5 p . m . to 9 p . m . in University Hall . This online program includes links to all virtual posters and the student presentation abstracts .
The University deans , faculty members , and the Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to highlight the accomplishments of all of our student participants , who worked closely with their faculty mentors to produce original research in the natural sciences , behavioral and social sciences , computational sciences , business , education , psychology , public health , nursing , and occupational sciences . Their hard work , persistence , and dedication is evident in the posters and presentations offered during this year ’ s conference .
Students from the Wissahickon School District and the Phoenixville Area High School are included as honored guests this year , presenting their original work , laying a foundation for growth in research and in higher education collaboration .
We also acknowledge the faculty members who instruct , mentor , and collaborate with our student presenters :
Laraine Amoia-Watters , EdD , MSN , CRNP Nursing , Frances M . Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions
Raymond Bandlow , PhD Education , School of Business and Education
Elizabeth Bernabeo , MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences , School of Arts and Sciences
Cindy Casey , PhD Computer Information Science , School of Arts and Sciences
Felicia Corsaro-Barbieri , PhD Natural and Computational Sciences , School of Arts and Sciences
Lily Daniel , EdD Education , School of Business and Education
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