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By : Lauren Yancer
Throughout the academic year , Gwynedd Mercy University students , faculty , and staff host and participate in a variety of research conferences both on and off campus .
GMercyU Hosts 16 th Annual Autism Conference GMercyU ’ s Autism Institute hosted the 16 th Annual Autism Conference on Saturday , April 1 . The Autism Institute hosts the Autism Conference every April during Autism Awareness Month . GMercyU ’ s Autism Insititute is funded by a generous grant from the Child Development Foundation ( CDF ) of Montgomery County .
“ Looking at the 16-year history of the Conference , its growth parallels the advancements in the fields of the study of Autism . Our first three conferences focused on supporting pre-schools and their students , and our current Conference had six sessions devoted exclusively to post-high school opportunities ,” said Deb Schadler , PhD , Assistant Dean of Education and Director of the Autism Institute . “ I am amazed at how we are able to expand the conference each year to meet the needs of the field . This year we trained police personnel from four local police departments as well as the entire GMercyU security force . In addition , we had programs for typical and atypical neurodiverse children to afford parents the opportunity to attend the Conference .”
Learn more about The Autism Institute here .
Sport Management Symposium : The Business of Sport In partnership with the Sport Management Program , the Sport Business Association ( SBA ), Career Development , and Office for Alumni Relations , GMercyU hosted its first annual Sport Management Symposium : The Business of Sport .
The event featured four panelists from across the sport industry , including Jenna Bertoti , Account Manager for the Philadelphia Wings ; Corey A . Lord ‘ 04 , Founder / Owner of CAL Sports Academy ; Braydon Ruiz , Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual ; and Dr . Karen Weaver , Graduate Faculty , Higher Education Academic Director , Collegiate Athletics Certificate Program and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education .
“ The Sport Management Symposium : The Business of Sport was a resounding success . We were able to create an opportunity for students to connect , collaborate , and cultivate relationships that can help elevate themselves into the sport industry ,” shared Maddie Herman , MSEd , Instructor of Sport Management at GMercyU . “ The students had an opportunity to hear from and connect with sport business professionals and expand their knowledge base and network .”
University Research Conference Gwynedd Mercy University hosted its ninth Annual University Research Conference on Thursday , April 30 .
More than 100 students spanning a variety of majors and disciplines showcased their original research at both the in-person Conference and through virtual presentations , which have been compiled into a digital program .
Associate Professor of Chemistry Maria Winters , PhD served as this year ’ s keynote speaker . Dr . Winters discussed her personal journey into chemistry and research , including the lessons she learned and challenges she faced along the way .
Check out the digital University Research Conference here .
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