WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome to the 11th annual University Research Conference!
We hope you take time to explore the conference offerings, from the welcome message and the keynote address to the 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 24, 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 biology / natural sciences, business, finance, management, and sports management, criminal justice, graduate and undergraduate education, psychology, nursing, and occupational therapy 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 Montgomery County Community College 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 and thank the faculty members who instruct, mentor, and collaborate with our student presenters:
Raymond Bandlow, PhD Education, College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies
Luigi Coriado Jr., CPA, MT Accounting, College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies
Felicia Corsaro-Barbieri, PhD Natural Sciences, College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies
Juliette Daniels, EdD Education, College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies
Melissa Dennis, DBA Business, College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies
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