2023 Virtual Capstone Conference Summary Schedule
Friday, May 5th, 2023
12:45PM-5:00PM
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| 12:45PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Senior Presentations |
| 3:00PM - 3:30PM | Break |
| 3:30PM - 4:55PM | Junior Posters |
| 5:00PM | Conference Concludes |
Complete 2023 Virtual Capstone Conference Program
Virtual Senior Presentations
1:00PM- 3:00PM
Moderators: Dr. Nicole Cochran (Director, McNair Scholars), Dr. Jamila Newton (Biological Sciences), Dr. Ellen Bell (Anthropology) University Honors Co-Director
Time Keepers: Celina Bridges, Jennifer Frisk
Coordinator: Kirstin Halstead
McNair Scholars are identified with an asterisk *
Gillian Johnson (Biology & Chemistry): Cockroaches: Run of the Mill Pest or the World's Best Kept Secret
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Thao
*Mauricio Corona (Physics): Finding the Best Fit Models of Afterglows of Gamma Ray Bursts
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brian Morsony
Chantell Castillo (Psychology): Healthy Narcissism
Alainna Davis (Social Sciences): What Perpetuates the Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Social Media Usage
Faculty Mentor: Esteban Montenegro-Montenegro
*Bethany L. Saint-Smith (Social Sciences): Representations of Skin Tone, Colorism, and Reimagining Marginality for Black Women
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Staci Gem Scheiwiller
Adorina David (Political Science): The Effects of the Foster Care System
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wellman
*Ashley Borjon (Sociology): The Social Phenomenon Surrounding Black Cosplay
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Meggan Jordan
3:00PM - 3:30PM BREAK
Virtual Junior Posters
3:30PM - 4:55PM
Moderators: Dr. Nicole Cochran (Director, McNair Scholars), Dr. Jamila Newton (Biological Sciences), Dr. Ellen Bell (Anthropology) University Honors Co-Director
Time Keepers: Celina Bridges, Jennifer Frisk
Coordinator: Kirstin Halstead
McNair Scholars are identified with an asterisk *
Harman Kooner (Nursing): Assessing nurse-to-patient ratios and patient care
Justin Torrison (Psychology): How sleep affects performance in athletes
Emma Pohl (Psychology): Does the influence of perceived control show a positive correlation between college students' time management skills, health, and academic performance?
Leslie Figueroa (Art): Art Therapy Faculty Mentor: Prof. Suditi Gupta
Aryanna A Jimenez (Psychology): Using art therapy for individuals in cancer treatment to counter psychological distress.
Nathan Rohani (Ethnic Studies): Racial discrimination and mental health consequences
Alexis Kaae (Pre-Nursing): Effects of social media on young adults mental health
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Suditi Gupta
Athena Taylor (Computer Science): The Effects of Screen Time on Adolescent Mental Health
Kylie Sackett (Psychology): Video Games Effect on Aggression
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Suditi Gupta
Amaris Giselle Armendariz (Psychology): Seasonal Affective Disorder
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Suditi Gupta
Jordan Louise Miller (Psychology): Early Childhood Education
*Claudia Pérez-Suarez (Sociology): College students from Immigrant Families
Faculty Mentor: Adam Fleenor
Michael Hopkins (Political Science): Heller and McDonald's Affect on State Firearms Laws - A Qualitative Look
Faculty Mentor: Pam Van Zwaluwenburg
Anam Khan (Political Science): The Arab Spring 4:50-4:55 PM Kaitlin Rogers (History): The Daughters of the Confederacy
Faculty Mentor: Eric Nystrom
Updated: August 14, 2023