WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Welcome to the eighth 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 narrated posters and academic presentations that demonstrate the fine work of our undergraduate and graduate students .
For the past two years , the conference has been entirely virtual ; this year , students had the option of participating in a virtual and / or an in-person event . The in-person event takes place on Thursday , April 21 , 5:15 p . m . to 8:00 p . m . in University Hall . The virtual event kicks off immediately following . This program has links to all of the virtual posters and presentations and also lists the students whose work was presented during the in-person event .
The Deans and faculty 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 sciences , computational sciences , business , education , nursing and health professions . Their hard work , persistence , and dedication is evident in the posters and presentations offered during this year ’ s conference .
We also acknowledge the faculty , who instruct , mentor , and collaborate with our student presenters : Laraine Amoia-Watters , EdD Assistant Professor of Nursing
Cindy Casey , MS Professor of Practice , Computer Information Science
Felicia Corsaro-Barbieri , PhD Professor , Chemistry
Rebecca Gullan , PhD Professor , Psychology
John Gunn , PhD Assistant Professor , Psychology
Nancy Hacker , EdD Adjunct Professor , Education
Paul Kasunich , EdD Adjunct Professor , Education
Stacey Lettini , PhD Associate Professor , Biology
Justin McClain , PhD Associate Professor , Biology
Michelle McEliece , PhD Associate Professor , Biology
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