WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome to the seventh annual University Research Conference ! The Deans and faculty are pleased to highlight the accomplishments of students who engaged in original research during this academic year . We are impressed by the students ’ diligence , tenacity , and passion for their discipline , not only during their research but throughout their academic endeavors , especially during this past year of remote learning . The success of this conference is the result of their hard work , persistence , and dedication .
We also acknowledge and applaud the contributions of the faculty , who instruct , advise , mentor , and collaborate with our student presenters :
Laraine Amoia-Watters , EdD Assistant Professor of Nursing
Cindy Casey , MS Program Coordinator , Computer Information Science
Michael Clinton , PhD Professor of History
Felicia Corsaro-Barbieri , PhD Professor , Chemistry
Tiffany J . Cresswell-Yeager , PhD Assistant Professor , Higher Education Leadership
Stephanie Fratantaro , MS Program Coordinator , Human Services
Rebecca Gullan , PhD Professor , Psychology
Stacey Lettini , PhD Associate Professor , Biology
Justin McClain , PhD Assistant Professor , Biology
Michelle McEliece , PhD Associate Professor , Biology
Thomas Mernar , PhD Associate Professor and Program Director , Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Janice Nuss , MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work
Lorraine Phillips , PhD Assistant Professor , Criminal Justice
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