WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome to the 9th annual University Research Conference !
On behalf of the faculty , we are pleased to highlight the accomplishments of all our student contributors , who worked closely with their faculty mentors to produce original research in the natural sciences , behavioral and social sciences , computational sciences , counseling , writing , business , education , nursing , and health professions . We hope you take time to explore the conference offerings , from the keynote address to the many narrated posters and academic presentations , which demonstrate the intellectual curiosity , skill , and persistence of our undergraduate and graduate students .
Students are able to participate in a virtual and / or an in-person event . The in-person event takes place on Thursday , April 20 from 5 p . m . to 9 p . m . in University Hall ; the virtual event kicks off immediately following . This program contains links to all of the virtual posters and presentations and lists the students who participate in the in-person event .
We also acknowledge the faculty , who instruct , mentor , and collaborate with our student presenters : Laraine Amoia-Watters , EdD Assistant Professor , Nursing
Cindy Casey , PhD Professor of Practice , Computer Information Science
Melissa Dennis , DBA Assistant Professor , Marketing
Rebecca Gullan , PhD Professor , Psychology
John Gunn , PhD Assistant Professor , Psychology
Alan Harper , MBA , PhD Associate Professor , Finance
Maddie Herman , MsEd Instructor , Sports Management
Marc Koyack , PhD Assistant Professor , Chemistry
Stacey Lettini , PhD Associate Professor , Biology
Justin McClain , PhD Associate Professor , Biology
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